Journal of the House of Representatives of the State of Georgia at the regular session commenced at Atlanta Monday, January 10, 2011 and adjourned Thursday Apr. 14, 2011

JOURNAL
OF THE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
OF THE
STATE OF GEORGIA
AT
THE REGULAR SESSION
Commenced at Atlanta, Monday, January 10, 2011 and adjourned Thursday, April 14, 2011
2011 Atlanta, Ga.

OFFICERS
OF THE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2011
DAVID RALSTON............................................................................................. Speaker 7th DISTRICT, FANNIN COUNTY
JAN JONES.......................................................................................... Speaker Pro Tem 46th DISTRICT, FULTON COUNTY
ROBERT E. RIVERS, JR. ..................................................................................... Clerk HARALSON COUNTY
LINDSEY THOMPSON.................................................................................Messenger FULTON COUNTY
PHIL TUCKER ............................................................................................. Doorkeeper DOUGLAS COUNTY
STAFF OF CLERK'S OFFICE
CHRISTEL RAASCH..............................................................................Assistant Clerk GWINNETT COUNTY
SCOTTY LONG ........................................................................................ Journal Clerk HARALSON COUNTY
MARY ANNA MEEKS..................... Calendar Clerk and Assistant Clerk for Indexing FULTON COUNTY
CALVIN ROBINSON .........................................................Assistant Clerk for Printing DEKALB COUNTY
JESSICA COKER .......................................................................Assistant Journal Clerk WALTON COUNTY
MICHAEL BOZEMAN .....................................................Assistant Clerk for Enrolling COBB COUNTY
CIARA BROWN.......................................Assistant Clerk for Roll Call Operations and Administrative Services
FULTON COUNTY
MORGAN WALSH ........................................ Assistant Clerk for Information Systems FULTON COUNTY
SARA RELAFORD ......................................................... Assistant Clerk for Bill Status DEKALB COUNTY
CARRIE HUTCHERSON .................................... Assistant Clerk for Bill Maintenance DEKALB COUNTY

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HOUSE JOURNAL
Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia
Monday, January 10, 2011
First Legislative Day
The Representatives-elect of the General Assembly of Georgia for the years 20112012 met pursuant to law in the Hall of the House of Representatives at 10:00 o'clock, A.M., this day and were called to order by Robert E. Rivers, Jr., Clerk of the House of Representatives.
Prayer was offered by Representative Paul Battles, District 15, Cartersville, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Sims of the 169th, Chairman of the Committee on Information and Audits, 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.
The following communication from the Honorable Brian P. Kemp, Secretary of State, certifying the Representatives-elect for the years 2011-2012, was received and read:
State of Georgia Office of Secretary of State
I, Brian P. Kemp, Secretary of State of the State of Georgia, do hereby certify that the attached four (4) pages of typewritten matter constitute a true and correct list of State Representatives in the General Assembly of Georgia elected at the 2010 General Election held on November 2, 2010; all as the same appear of file and record in this office.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office, at the Capitol, in the City of Atlanta, this 21st day of December, in the year of our Lord Two Thousand and Ten

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Seat District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 District 6 District 7 District 8 District 9 District 10 District 11 District 12 District 13 District 14 District 15 District 16 District 17 District 18 District 19 District 20 District 21 District 22 District 23 District 24 District 25 District 26 District 27 District 28 District 29 District 30 District 31 District 32 District 33 District 34 District 35

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and of the Independence of the United States of America the Two Hundred and Thirty-Fifth.
/s/ Brian P. Kemp Secretary of State
Elected Official Jay Neal Martin Scott Tom Weldon Roger Williams John Meadows Tom Dickson David Ralston Stephen Allison Amos Amerson Rick Austin Barbara Massey Reece Rick Jasperse Katie M. Dempsey Christian Coomer Paul R. Battles Rick Crawford Howard R. Maxwell Kevin Cooke Paulette Rakestraw Braddock Charlice Byrd Calvin Hill Sean Jerguson Mark Hamilton Mike Dudgeon James Mills Carl Rogers Doug Collins Michael Harden Alan Powell Tom McCall Tommy Benton Judy Manning David Wilkerson Rich Golick Ed Setzler

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Seat District 36 District 37 District 38 District 39 District 40 District 41 District 42 District 43 District 44 District 45 District 46 District 47 District 48 District 49 District 50 District 51 District 52 District 53 District 54 District 55 District 56 District 57 District 58 District 59 District 60 District 61 District 62 District 63 District 64 District 65 District 66 District 67 District 68 District 69 District 70 District 71 District 72 District 73 District 74 District 75 District 76 District 77

Elected Official Earl Ehrhart Terry Johnson Sam Teasley Alisha Thomas Morgan Stacey Evans Sharon Cooper Don L. Parsons Bobby Franklin Sheila Jones Matt Dollar Jan Jones Charles E. "Chuck" Martin, Jr. Harry Geisinger Wendell Willard Lynne Riley Tom Rice Joe Wilkinson Elly Dobbs Edward Lindsey Rashad Taylor Kathy Ashe Pat Gardner Simone Bell Margaret D. Kaiser Gloria Bromell Tinubu Ralph Long Joe Heckstall Tyrone Brooks Roger Bruce Sharon Beasley-Teague Virgil Fludd Bill Hembree Timothy J. Bearden Randy Nix Lynn R. Smith Billy Horne Matt Ramsey John Yates Roberta Abdul-Salaam Yasmin Neal Sandra G. Scott Darryl Jordan

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Seat District 78 District 79 District 80 District 81 District 82 District 83 District 84 District 85 District 86 District 87 District 88 District 89 District 90 District 91 District 92 District 93 District 94 District 95 District 96 District 97 District 98 District 99 District 100 District 101 District 102 District 103 District 104 District 105 District 106 District 107 District 108 District 109 District 110 District 111 District 112 District 113 District 114 District 115 District 116 District 117 District 118 District 119

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Elected Official Glenn Baker Tom Taylor Mike Jacobs Elena Parent Scott Holcomb Mary Margaret Oliver Stacey Abrams Stephanie Stuckey Benfield Karla Drenner Michele Henson Billy Mitchell Earnest "Coach" Williams Howard Mosby Rahn Mayo Pam S. Stephenson Dee Dawkins-Haigler Dar'shun N. Kendrick Pam Dickerson Pedro "Pete" Marin Brooks Coleman Josh Clark Hugh Floyd Brian Thomas Buzz Brockway B.J. Pak David Casas Valerie Clark Donna Sheldon Brett Harrell Len Walker Terry England Steve Davis Andrew "Andy" J. Welch III Bruce Williamson Doug Holt Hank Huckaby Keith G. Heard Doug McKillip Mickey Channell Lee Anderson Ben Harbin Barbara Sims

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Seat District 120 District 121 District 122 District 123 District 124 District 125 District 126 District 127 District 128 District 129 District 130 District 131 District 132 District 133 District 134 District 135 District 136 District 137 District 138 District 139 District 140 District 141 District 142 District 143 District 144 District 145 District 146 District 147 District 148 District 149 District 150 District 151 District 152 District 153 District 154 District 155 District 156 District 157 District 158 District 159 District 160 District 161

Elected Official Quincy Murphy Henry "Wayne" Howard Earnest Smith Gloria Frazier Helen G. "Sistie" Hudson Susan Holmes David Knight Billy Maddox Carl Von Epps Kip Smith Debbie G. Buckner Richard H. Smith Calvin Smyre Carolyn F. Hugley Mike Cheokas Lynmore James Tony Sellier Allen Peake Nikki T. Randall David E. Lucas James A. "Bubber" Epps E. Culver "Rusty" Kidd Mack Jackson Matt Hatchett Jimmy Pruett Willie L. Talton Larry O'Neal Buddy Harden Bob Hanner Gerald E. Greene Winfred Dukes Carol H. Fullerton Ed Rynders Tony McBrayer Jay Roberts Greg Morris Butch Parrish Jon G. Burns Jan Tankersley Ann R. Purcell Bob Bryant Mickey Stephens

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Seat District 162 District 163 District 164 District 165 District 166 District 167 District 168 District 169 District 170 District 171 District 172 District 173 District 174 District 175 District 176 District 177 District 178 District 179 District 180

Elected Official J. Craig Gordon Ben Watson Ron Stephens Al Williams Delvis Dutton Roger B. Lane Tommy Smith Chuck Sims Penny Houston Jay Powell Gene Maddox Darlene K. Taylor Ellis Black Amy Carter Jason Shaw Mark Hatfield Mark Williams Alex Atwood Jason Spencer

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

E Abdul-Salaam Abrams Allison Amerson Anderson Ashe Atwood Austin Baker Battles Bearden
E Beasley-Teague Bell
E Benfield Benton Black Braddock Brockway
E Bruce Bryant Buckner Burns Carter Casas Channell Cheokas

Cooper Crawford Davis Dempsey Dickerson Dickson E Dobbs Dollar E Drenner Dudgeon Dutton Ehrhart England Epps, J Evans Franklin Frazier Fullerton Gardner E Geisinger Golick Gordon Greene Hamilton Hanner Harbin

E Heckstall Hembree
E Henson Hill Holmes Horne Houston Howard Huckaby
E Hudson Hugley Jackson Jacobs James Jasperse Jerguson Jones, J Jordan Kaiser Kendrick Kidd Knight Lane Lindsey Long Lucas

McKillip Meadows Mills Mitchell Morris Murphy Neal, J Neal, Y Nix E Oliver O'Neal Pak Parent Parrish Parsons Peake Powell, A Powell, J Pruett Purcell Ramsey Randall Reece Riley Roberts Rogers

Sims, B Sims, C Smith, E Smith, K E Smith, L Smith, R Smith, T Smyre Spencer Stephens, M Stephens, R Tankersley Taylor, D Taylor, R Taylor, T Teasley Thomas Tinubu Walker Watson Welch Weldon Wilkerson Wilkinson Willard Williams, A

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Clark, J Clark, V E Coleman Collins Cooke Coomer

Harden, B Harden, M Harrell Hatchett Hatfield Heard

Maddox, B Maddox, G Manning Martin Maxwell McCall

Rynders Scott, M Setzler Shaw Sheldon

Williams, E Williams, R Williamson Yates Ralston, Speaker

The following members were off the floor of the House when the roll was called:

Representatives Dawkins-Haigler of the 93rd, Fludd of the 66th, Rice of the 51st, Scott of the 76th, and Stephenson of the 92nd.

They wished to be recorded as present.

Due to a mechanical malfunction, Representative Holcomb of the 82nd was not recorded on the attendance roll call. He wished to be recorded as present.

Representative Dobbs of the 53rd was excused on the preceding roll call. She wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon.

The following oath of office was administered to the Representatives-elect by Robert M. Crawford, Judge, Superior Court, Griffin Judicial Circuit.

"I do hereby solemnly swear or affirm that I will support the Constitution of this State and of the United States and, on all questions and measures which may come before me, I will so conduct myself, as will, in my judgment, be most conducive to the interests and prosperity of this state.

I further swear or affirm that I am not the holder of any unaccounted for public money due this state or any political subdivision or authority thereof, that I am not the holder of any office of trust under the government of the United States, any other state, or any foreign state, that I have been a resident of my district for the time required by the Constitution and the laws of this state, and that I am otherwise qualified to hold said office according to the Constitution and laws of Georgia.

SO HELP ME GOD.

LOYALTY OATH

I am a citizen of the State of Georgia and a member of the General Assembly and the recipient of public funds for services rendered as such officer and I do hereby solemnly swear and affirm that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of Georgia.

SO HELP ME GOD."

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The next order of business being the election of the Speaker of the House for the 2011-2012 term, Representative Collins of the 27th placed in nomination the name of the Honorable David Ralston of the 7th, which nomination was seconded by Representative Sims of the 119th.

Representative Thomas of the 100th placed in nomination the name of the Honorable Stacey Abrams of the 84th, which nomination was seconded by Representative Hugley of the 133rd.

Representative O`Neal of the 146th moved that the nominations be closed.

The motion prevailed.

Representative Abrams of the 84th withdrew her name from the nomination as Speaker.

The election of the Speaker was ordered on the roll call machine. Those voting for Representative Ralston voted "aye," those opposed voted "nay."

The vote was as follows:

E Abdul-Salaam N Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden E Beasley-Teague N Bell E Benfield Y Benton Y Black
Braddock Y Brockway
Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns
Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J

Y Davis Dawkins-Haigler
Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickson E Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England
Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans
Floyd N Fludd
Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner E Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin

Y Hembree E Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes
Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby E Hudson N Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson
Johnson Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser N Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long Y Lucas

McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell
Morgan Y Morris
Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nix E Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece
Rice Y Riley

Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C N Smith, E Y Smith, K E Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R
Stephenson E Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley N Thomas Y Tinubu
VACANT VACANT Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson

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Y Clark, V E Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard E Heckstall

Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning
Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders Y Scott, M
Scott, S Y Setzler Y Shaw

Y Willard Y Williams, A N Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates Y Ralston, Speaker

On the election of the Speaker, The Honorable David Ralston received 140 votes.

Due to a mechanical malfunction, the vote of Representative Braddock of the 19th was not recorded on the preceding roll call. She wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon.

Representative Dobbs of the 53rd was excused on the preceding roll call. She wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon.

The Honorable David Ralston of the 7th, having received the majority of the votes cast, is hereby declared elected Speaker of the House for the ensuing term.

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

Representatives Bearden of the 68th, Allison of the 8th, Talton of the 145th, England of the 108th, Meadows of the 5th, Bryant of the 160th, Cheokas of the 134th, Weldon of the 3rd, Houston of the 170th, Burns of the 157th, Fullerton of the 151st, and Carter of the 175th.

The Honorable David Ralston was escorted to the Speaker's stand whereupon he assumed the Chair and thanked the members for having elected him Speaker.

The next order of business being the election of a Speaker Pro Tem for the House for the 2011-2012 term, the name of the Honorable Jan Jones of the 46th was placed in nomination by Representative O`Neal of the 146th, which nomination was seconded by Representative Smith of the 131st.

Representative O`Neal of the 146th moved that the nominations be closed, which motion was seconded by Representative Smith of the 131st.

The motion prevailed.

The election of the Speaker Pro Tem was ordered on the roll call machine. Those voting for Representative Jones voted "aye." Those opposed voted "nay."

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The vote was as follows:

E Abdul-Salaam N Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague
Bell E Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway
Brooks Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V E Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Crawford

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickson E Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England
Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans
Floyd Fludd Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner E Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard E Heckstall

Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes
Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby E Hudson N Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson E Johnson Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser N Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning
Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills N Mitchell
Morgan Y Morris
Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nix E Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece
Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders Y Scott, M
Scott, S Y Setzler Y Shaw

Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K E Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson E Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley N Thomas Y Tinubu
VACANT VACANT Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A N Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates Ralston, Speaker

On the election of the Speaker Pro Tem, the Honorable Jan Jones received 142 votes.

Representative Dobbs of the 53rd was excused on the preceding roll call. She wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon.

The Honorable Jan Jones of the 46th, having received the majority of the votes cast, is thereby declared elected Speaker Pro Tem of the House for the ensuing term.

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

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Representatives Anderson of the 117th, Dempsey of the 13th, Golick of the 34th, Hanner of the 148th, Roberts of the 154th, and Walker of the 107th.
The Honorable Jan Jones of the 46th was escorted to the Speaker's stand where she addressed the House expressing her appreciation to the members for having elected her Speaker Pro Tem of the House of Representatives.
The next order of business being the election of a Clerk of the House for the 20112012 term, Representative Williams of the 4th placed in nomination the name of the Honorable Robert E. Rivers, Jr. of Haralson County as Clerk, which nomination was seconded by Representative Randall of the 138th.
Representative O`Neal of the 146th moved that the nominations be closed and that the Deputy Clerk of the House be instructed to cast the entire vote of the membership present for the nominee. The motion prevailed and on the election of the Clerk of the House, the Honorable Robert E. Rivers, Jr. of Haralson County received the entire vote of the membership present.
The Honorable Robert E. Rivers, Jr. was thereby declared elected Clerk of the House for the ensuing term.
The Chair appointed as a Committee to escort the Clerk to the Speaker's stand the following members:
Representatives Cooper of the 41st, Kaiser of the 59th, Coleman of the 97th, Mayo of the 91st, Ehrhart of the 36th, McCall of the 30th, Manning of the 32nd, and Amerson of the 9th.
The following oath of office was administered to the Honorable Robert E. Rivers, Jr., Clerk of the House, by David Ralston, Speaker of the House of Representatives:
I hereby swear that I will discharge the duties of the office of the Clerk of the House of Representatives, faithfully and to the best of my skill and knowledge. I further swear that I am not the holder of any public money due this State or any political subdivision or authority thereof, unaccounted for, that I am not the holder of any office of trust under the government of the United States, nor of any one of the several states, nor of any foreign state, that I am otherwise qualified to hold said office according to the Constitution and laws of Georgia.
So help me God.
The Clerk addressed the House expressing his appreciation to the members for having elected him Clerk of the House of Representatives.

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The next order of business being the election of a Doorkeeper of the House for the 2011-2012 term, Representative Wilkinson of the 52nd placed in nomination the name of the Honorable Phil Tucker, which nomination was seconded by Representative Frazier of the 123rd.
Representative O`Neal of the 146th moved that the nominations be closed and that the Clerk of the House be instructed to cast the entire vote of the membership present for the nominee. The motion prevailed and on the election of the Doorkeeper of the House, the Honorable Phil Tucker received the entire vote of the membership present.
The Honorable Phil Tucker was thereby declared elected Doorkeeper of the House for the ensuing term.
The Honorable Phil Tucker was escorted to the Speaker's stand where he expressed his appreciation to the members for having elected him as Doorkeeper of the House of Representatives.
The next order of business being the election of a Messenger of the House for the 2011-2012 term, Representative England of the 108th placed in nomination the name of the Honorable Lindsey Thompson, which nomination was seconded by Representative Dempsey of the 13th.
Representative O`Neal of the 146th moved that the nominations be closed and the Clerk of the House be instructed to cast the entire vote of the membership present for the nominee. The motion prevailed and on the election of the Messenger of the House, the Honorable Lindsey Thompson received the entire vote of the membership present.
The Honorable Lindsey Thompson was escorted to the Speaker's stand where she expressed her appreciation to the members for having elected her as Messenger of the House of Representatives.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 17. By Representative O`Neal of the 146th
A RESOLUTION
Calling a joint session of the House of Representatives and Senate; providing for other matters relative to the inauguration of the Governor and the Constitutional Officers of the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the House of Representatives and Senate meet in joint session at 2:00 P.M., Monday, January 10,

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2011, at the State Capitol for the purpose of inaugurating the Honorable Nathan Deal as Governor and inaugurating the Constitutional Officers of the State of Georgia.

HR 14. By Representative O`Neal of the 146th

A RESOLUTION

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

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the Clerk of the House is hereby instructed to notify the Senate that the House of Representatives has convened in regular session and is now ready for the transaction of business.

The following Resolution of the House was read:

HR 15. By Representative O`Neal of the 146th

A RESOLUTION

Adopting the Rules of the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the Rules of the House of Representatives in effect at the adjournment of the 2010 Regular Session of the General Assembly, "Rules, Ethics, and Decorum of the House of Representatives," are hereby adopted as the Rules of the House of Representatives for the 2011 Regular Session and for the duration of this General Assembly, with the following amendment:

SECTION 1. Said rules are amended by adding a new Rule 10.3 to read as follows:
"10.3 Any bills or resolutions which are introduced in the House pursuant to the requirements of Chapter 12 of Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated shall be considered under the specific procedures and legislative process specified in Chapter 12 which shall supercede and control notwithstanding any provision of these rules to the contrary. This rule shall stand repealed on July 1, 2012."

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

E Abdul-Salaam N Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson

Y Davis N Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey N Dickerson

Y Hembree N Henson Y Hill N Holcomb

McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows

Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C N Smith, E

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Y Anderson N Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden N Beasley-Teague N Bell E Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway
Brooks N Bruce Y Bryant N Buckner Y Burns
Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper N Crawford

Y Dickson E Dobbs Y Dollar N Drenner Y Dudgeon N Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England
Epps, C Y Epps, J N Evans
Floyd N Fludd Y Franklin N Frazier N Fullerton N Gardner E Geisinger Y Golick N Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield N Heard E Heckstall

Y Holmes Holt
Y Horne Y Houston N Howard Y Huckaby E Hudson N Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs N James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson E Johnson Y Jones, J E Jones, S N Jordan Y Kaiser N Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long N Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning
Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Mills N Mitchell
Morgan Y Morris
Mosby N Murphy Y Neal, J N Neal, Y Y Nix E Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak N Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey N Randall N Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders Y Scott, M
Scott, S Y Setzler Y Shaw

Y Smith, K E Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T N Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R
Stephenson E Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley N Thomas N Tinubu
VACANT VACANT Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon N Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard N Williams, A N Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates Ralston, Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 115, nays 40.

The Resolution was adopted.

Representative Dobbs of the 53rd was excused on the preceding roll call. She wished to be recorded as voting "nay" thereon.

Representative Stephenson of the 92nd stated that she had been called from the floor of the House during the preceding roll call. She wished to be recorded as voting "nay" thereon.

The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:

HR 16. By Representative O`Neal of the 146th

A RESOLUTION

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

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BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the following provisions shall be in effect during the 2011 regular session of the General Assembly of Georgia and for the duration of this General Assembly and until otherwise provided for by resolution of the House:
PART 1. SECTION 1-1.
(a) Subject to the availability of funds appropriated or otherwise available for the House of Representatives, the Speaker of the House is authorized to employ on behalf of the House of Representatives: a sergeant-at-arms, a postmaster or postmistress, assistant postmasters or assistant postmistresses, assistant doorkeepers, pages, aides, secretaries, stenographers, typists, clerks, porters, court reporters, consultants, and other necessary personnel; and the Speaker is authorized to provide offices for staff services for the House of Representatives and to employ personnel for said offices. The numbers and compensation of personnel so employed pursuant to this section shall be fixed by the Speaker within the limitations of funds appropriated or otherwise available for the operation of the House of Representatives. Personnel employed pursuant to this section may be employed on a permanent or temporary basis and on a part-time or full-time basis, as may be determined by the Speaker. The assignment and duties of personnel employed pursuant to this section shall be as determined by the Speaker; and any such personnel may be assigned to House officers, committees, committee officers, caucuses, and caucus officers as deemed appropriate by the Speaker, including without limitation assignment of aides to the Speaker Pro Tempore, the Majority Leader, and the Minority Leader. (b) By agreement with the appropriate officer or officers of the Senate, the Speaker of the House may authorize the employment of joint staff and the establishment of joint offices of the General Assembly.
SECTION 1-2. The Speaker is also authorized to secure the services of chaplains and interns and provide expense reimbursement allowances for them within the limitations of funds appropriated or otherwise available.
SECTION 1-3. The Doorkeeper of the House and the Messenger of the House, who are elected by the House, shall be compensated in an amount to be fixed by the Speaker of the House.
PART 2. SECTION 2-1.
Subject to the availability of funds appropriated or otherwise available for the Clerk of the House's office, the Clerk of the House is authorized to employ for the Clerk's office:

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assistant clerks, reading clerks, calendar clerks, journal clerks, secretaries, copy readers, typists, Multilith operators, Xerox operators, collator operators, porter-machinists, rollcall operators, clerical assistants, terminal operators, camera operators, supply and mail clerks, document distributors, audio operators, porters, personnel to distribute bills and other materials for members, and other necessary personnel. The numbers and compensation of personnel employed pursuant to this section shall be fixed by the Clerk within the limitations of funds appropriated or otherwise available for the operation of the Clerk of the House's office. Personnel employed pursuant to this section may be employed on a permanent or temporary basis and on a part-time or full-time basis, as may be determined by the Clerk. The assignment and duties of personnel employed pursuant to this section shall be as determined by the Clerk.
SECTION 2-2. Pursuant to the provisions of Code Section 28-3-23 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the salary of the Clerk of the House shall be the same amount the Clerk was receiving at the time of adoption of this resolution by the House. In addition to that amount, the Clerk shall also receive the same percentage salary increase provided in the General Appropriations Act when granted to other employees of the legislative branch of state government. During the Clerk's tenure of office, he or she shall also receive the same expense allowance and the same mileage allowance or travel allowance as received by members of the General Assembly for each day of service rendered by the Clerk.
PART 3. SECTION 3-1.
Subject to the availability of funds appropriated or otherwise available for the operation of the Speaker of the House's Office, the Speaker of the House is authorized to employ interns, aides, secretaries, stenographers, typists, consultants, and other necessary personnel. The numbers and compensation of personnel employed pursuant to this section shall be fixed by the Speaker within the limitations of funds appropriated or otherwise available for the operation of the Speaker of the House's Office. Personnel employed pursuant to this section may be employed on a permanent or temporary basis and on a part-time or full-time basis as may be determined by the Speaker. The assignment and duties of personnel employed pursuant to this section shall be as determined by the Speaker.
PART 4. SECTION 4-1.
During any day or period of time during which the General Assembly is not in session, including without limitation any day or period of adjournment during a regular or special session, each of the following officers shall be a committee of one for each day spent on official business: The Speaker of the House, the Speaker Pro Tempore, the Majority

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Leader, the Majority Whip, the Minority Leader, the Minority Whip, and the Administration Floor Leaders. For each such day spent on official business each of such officers shall receive the expense, mileage, and travel allowances authorized by law for members of interim committees.
SECTION 4-2. (a) During any day or period of time during which the General Assembly is not in session, including without limitation any day or period of adjournment during a regular or special session, each member of the House of Representatives is designated as a committee of one for the purpose of carrying out legislative duties only within the State of Georgia. For each such day of service, each member shall receive the expense, mileage, and travel allowances authorized by law for legislative members of interim legislative committees but shall not receive the same for more than seven days each year. (b) In addition to the days provided for in subsection (a) of this section and without counting towards the limit specified in said subsection (a), each member of the House is designated as a committee of one for the purpose of carrying out legislative duties on any weekday which: (1) is a one day recess or adjournment during a regular session; and (2) occurs after Monday and prior to Friday. For each such day of service, each member shall receive the expense and travel allowances (not including mileage which shall be covered by the weekly round trip) for legislative members of interim legislative committees, if such member has engaged in legislative business on that day, but not otherwise.
SECTION 4-3. Pursuant to the provisions of law, in addition to any other compensation they receive as members of the General Assembly, the Majority Leader, the Minority Leader, and the Administration Floor Leaders each shall receive an amount of $1,200.00 per annum, as salary, to be paid in equal monthly or semimonthly installments. Prior to serving as an Administration Floor Leader, a Representative must be certified as such by the Governor in writing to the Speaker of the House and the Clerk of the House.
PART 5. SECTION 5-1.
During any period or day of adjournment during a regular or special session, the Speaker is empowered to give authorization for standing committees of the House and such other committees as the Speaker might create to remain at the Capitol during any such period of time for the purpose of considering and studying proposed legislation and other matters. Members of such committees as shall be designated by the Speaker to remain at the Capitol shall receive the expense, mileage, and travel allowances authorized by law for members of interim committees.

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SECTION 5-2. The Speaker is authorized to appoint committees from the members of the House to serve as interim legislative study committees and for the purpose of performing such duties as the Speaker shall deem necessary. Such committees are authorized to serve during the interim and the members thereof shall receive the expense, mileage, and travel allowances authorized by law for legislative members of interim legislative committees. The Speaker shall designate the chairperson of any such committee and shall prescribe the time for which any such committee is authorized to function. The Speaker is authorized to extend the time allowed for any committee, whether the committee is created by resolution or by the Speaker. The Speaker is authorized to designate standing committees or any subcommittee thereof to function during the interim for the purpose of performing such duties as the Speaker shall deem necessary. The members of any such committee or subcommittee shall receive the expense, mileage, and travel allowances authorized by law for legislative members of interim legislative committees.
PART 6. SECTION 6-1.
The funds necessary to carry out the provisions of Parts 1, 4, and 5 of this resolution shall come from funds appropriated or otherwise available for the operation of the House of Representatives except that funds for any joint staff or joint offices under subsection 11(b) shall come from ancillary funds of the General Assembly. The funds necessary to carry out the provisions of Part 2 of this resolution shall come from funds appropriated or otherwise available for the operation of the Clerk of the House's office. The funds necessary to carry out the provisions of Part 3 of this resolution shall come from funds appropriated or otherwise available for the operation of the Speaker of the House's Office.
SECTION 6-2. Any personnel employed pursuant to this resolution shall serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority; and any such personnel may be discharged by the appointing authority with or without cause.
SECTION 6-3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the House of Representatives.
HR 18. By Representative O`Neal of the 146th
A RESOLUTION
Calling a joint session of the House of Representatives and the Senate for the purpose of hearing a message from the Governor; inviting the Justices of the Supreme Court and the Judges of the Court of Appeals to be present at the joint session; and for other purposes.

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BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that His Excellency, Governor Nathan Deal, is hereby invited to address a joint session of the House of Representatives and the Senate at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, January 12, 2011, in the hall of the House of Representatives.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a joint session of the House of Representatives and the Senate be held in the hall of the House of Representatives at 10:45 A.M. on the aforesaid date for the purpose of hearing an address from His Excellency, the Governor.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a committee of fourteen, seven from the House to be named by the Speaker and seven from the Senate to be named by the Senate Committee on Assignments, be appointed to escort His Excellency, the Governor, to the hall of the House of Representatives.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Justices of the Supreme Court and the Judges of the Court of Appeals are hereby extended an invitation to be present at the joint session.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby instructed to transmit a copy of this resolution to the Governor, to each Justice of the Supreme Court, and to each Judge of the Court of Appeals.
HR 19. By Representative O`Neal of the 146th
A RESOLUTION
Calling a joint session of the House of Representatives and the Senate for the purpose of hearing a message from the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the honorable Chief Justice of the Supreme Court is hereby invited to address a joint session of the House of Representatives and the Senate at 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, February 16, 2011, in the hall of the House of Representatives.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a joint session of the House of Representatives and the Senate be held in the hall of the House of Representatives at 10:45 A.M. on the aforesaid date for the purpose of hearing an address from the Chief Justice.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that each other Justice of the Supreme Court and each Judge of the Court of Appeals is hereby invited to the hall of the House of Representatives for the purpose of hearing the address from the Chief Justice.

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House is authorized and directed to transmit appropriate copies of this resolution to the Chief Justice, to each other Justice of the Supreme Court, and to each Judge of the Court of Appeals.
The following messages were received from the Senate through Mr. Ewing, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following resolution of the Senate:
SR 4. By Senators Williams of the 19th and Rogers of the 21st:
A RESOLUTION to notify the House of Representatives that the Senate has convened; and for other purposes.
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following resolution of the House:
HR 17. By Representative O`Neal of the 146th:
A RESOLUTION calling a joint session of the House of Representatives and Senate; providing for other matters relative to the inauguration of the Governor and the Constitutional Officers of the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.
The following communications were received:
House of Representatives State Capitol, Room 218 Atlanta, Georgia 30334
May 5, 2010
The Honorable Sonny Perdue Governor of Georgia State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334
Dear Governor Perdue:

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Please accept this letter as my official resignation of my position as State Representative, District 101, effective May 5, 2010, at 12:01 p.m.
It has been my honor and privilege to serve the constituents of my district, as well as all the people of Georgia this past 14 years. I look forward to continuing to serve our great state as Administrator of the Subsequent Injury Trust Fund.
Sincerely,
/s/ Mike Coan
MC/pmn
Cc: The Honorable David Ralston, Speaker Robbie Rivers, Clerk of the House The Honorable Brian Kemp, Secretary of State Robyn Underwood, Legislative Fiscal Office
House of Representatives State Capitol Building, Room 401
Atlanta, Georgia 30334
May 13, 2010
The Honorable Sonny Perdue Governor, State of Georgia State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334
Dear Governor Perdue:
Pursuant to O.C.G.A. 45-5-5(a), effective May 14, 2010 at twelve o'clock pm, I am resigning from my position as the State Representative from House District 166.
It has been a pleasure and an honor to serve the State of Georgia and my constituents in Tattnall, Evans and Liberty Counties over the past 15 years. Thank you for your support and guidance during your tenure as our Governor.
Sincerely,
/s/ Terry Barnard Terry E. Barnard

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Cc: David Ralston, Speaker of the House Robbie Rivers, Clerk of the House Brian Kemp, Secretary of State Sewell Brumby, Legislative Counsel Robyn Underwood, Legislative Fiscal Officer

The State of Georgia Office of Secretary of State

I, Brian P. Kemp, Secretary of State of the State of Georgia, do hereby certify that

the attached page lists the results as shown on the consolidated returns on file in this office for the Special Election held on the 11th day of May 2010 in District 12 for State Representative in Pickens County and a portion of Bartow County and Gordon County to fill the vacancy created by the Honorable Tom Graves.

Having received a majority of votes cast, Rick Jasperse was duly elected to 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 18th day of May, in the year of our Lord Two Thousand and Ten and of the Independence of the United States of America the Two Hundred and ThirtyFourth.

(SEAL)

/s/ Brian P. Kemp Secretary of State

STATE OF GEORGIA GEORGIA SECRETARY OF STATE ELECTIONS INFORMATION SYSTEM SPECIAL ELECTION MAY 11, 2010 SSELZ040-R1 VOTES BY COUNTY FOR CANDIDATES

OFFICE: STATE REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT 12

NUMBER OF CANDIDATES: 3

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COUNTY

RICK JASPERSE VOTES PERCENT

TRUETT MOSS II VOTES PERCENT

JERRY NALLY VOTES PERCENT

BARTOW GORDON PICKENS TOTALS

9 422 2,927 3,358

14.06 34.70 85.09 71.14

38 718 362 1,118

59.38 59.05 10.52 23.69

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OFFICIAL OATH OF GEORGIA STATE REPRESENTATIVE

HOUSE DISTRICT 12 GEORGIA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

I do solemnly swear or affirm that I will support the Constitution of this State and of the United States and, on all questions and measures which may come before me, I will so conduct myself as will, in my judgment, be most conducive to the interests and prosperity of this state.

I further swear or affirm that I am not the holder of any unaccounted for public money due this state or any political subdivision or authority thereof, that I am not the holder of any office of trust under the government of the United States, any other state, or any foreign state, that I have been a resident of my district for the time required by the Constitution and the laws of this state, and that I am otherwise qualified to hold said office according to the Constitution and laws of Georgia.

SO HELP ME GOD.

LOYALTY OATH

I am a citizen of the State of Georgia and a member of the General Assembly and the recipient of public funds for services rendered as such officer and I do hereby solemnly swear and affirm that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of Georgia.

SO HELP ME GOD.

/s/ Rick Jasperse STATE REPRESENTATIVE

Sworn to and subscribed before me,

This 25th day of May, 2010.

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/s/ Brenda Weaver Judge, Superior Court Appalachian Judicial Circuit

Legislative Services Committee

Office of Legislative Counsel 316 State Capitol
Atlanta, Georgia 30334

June 1, 2010

TO:

MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY

FROM THE 8TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

RE:

CAUCUS TO ELECT 8TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

STATE TRANSPORTATION BOARD MEMBER

Pursuant to the provisions of O.C.G.A. Section 32-2-20, the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House have directed me to notify you that a caucus is hereby called for the purpose of electing the member of the State Transportation Board from the 8th Congressional District. Such caucus will be held on Tuesday, June 15, 2010, at 10:00 A.M. The caucus will be held in the State Capitol Senate Chamber.

Members of the Senate from those senatorial districts embraced or partly embraced within the 8th Congressional District are eligible to participate in said caucus. Members of the House of Representatives from those representative districts embraced or partly embraced within the 8th Congressional District are eligible to participate in said caucus.

Sincerely,

/s/ Sewell R. Brumby Legislative Counsel

SRB:dd

State of Georgia Office of the Governor
Atlanta 30334-0900

June 8, 2010

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The Honorable David Ralston Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives 332 State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334

Dear Speaker Ralston:

I have vetoed House Bills 321, 417, 827, 907, 990, 1023, 1028, 1082, 1236, 1251, 1272, 1321, 1407, 1422, 1465, and 1478 which passed the General Assembly in the 2010 Regular Session.

Article III, Section V, Paragraph XIII of the Georgia Constitution requires that I transmit these bills to you together with the reasons for such vetoes. These bills and corresponding reasons for the vetoes are attached.

Sincerely,

/s/ Sonny Perdue

SP:np

Attachment

cc: The Honorable Casey Cagle, Lieutenant Governor The Honorable Brian Kemp, Secretary of State The Honorable Thurbert E. Baker, Attorney General Mr. Robert E. Rivers, Jr., Clerk of the House of Representatives Mr. Robert E. Ewing, Secretary of the Senate Mr. Sewell R. Brumby, Legislative Counsel

State of Georgia Office of the Governor
Atlanta 30334-0900

June 8, 2010

The Honorable Casey Cagle President of the Senate 240 State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334

The Honorable Tommie Williams President Pro Tempore 321 State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334

Dear Lieutenant Governor Cagle and Senator Williams:

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I have vetoed Senate Bills 1, 148, 239, 291, 373, 374, 414, 415, 480, 519, 539 and 547, which passed the General Assembly in the 2010 Regular Session.
Article III, Section V, Paragraph XIII of the Georgia Constitution requires that I transmit these bills to you together with the reasons for such vetoes. These bills and corresponding reasons for the vetoes are attached.
Sincerely,
/s/ Sonny Perdue
SP:np
Attachment
cc: The Honorable David Ralston, Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives
The Honorable Brian Kemp, Secretary of State The Honorable Thurbert E. Baker, Attorney General Mr. Robert E. Rivers, Jr., Clerk of the House of Representatives Mr. Robert F. Ewing, Secretary of the Senate Mr. Sewell R. Brumby, Legislative Counsel
General Legislation
Indemnification bills
HB 827 and SB 414 expand eligibility for state and local employees to be covered under the state indemnification program, and also broaden the categories of family members allowed to recover under the program. The indemnification program is not insurance, it is an additional and special benefit for state and local employees in particularly dangerous jobs that provides additional funds to the workers' dependents when those employees are injured or killed. Most, if not all, of those workers are already provided life insurance and workers compensation. The original intent of the program was to provide some additional funds to the people truly dependent on the employees' income when an injury or death interrupted the steady income stream. These bills substantially broaden the definition of "dependent", which departs from the original intent of the program. More importantly, the bills undermine the long-term sustainability of the indemnification program by expanding the program without identifying additional funds. Accordingly, I VETO HB 827 and SB 414.

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Miscellaneous
HB 321, the "prompt pay" bill, is a bill I would have liked the opportunity to sign. Unfortunately, the Medical Association of Georgia insisted (over the objections of many) on including language that likely violates the Employee Retirement Income Security Act ("ERISA"), a federal law that preempts portions of HB 321 as written. Because the Supremacy Clause of the United States Constitution precludes state law from violating federal law, I will not sign a bill that contravenes ERISA. Accordingly, I VETO HB 321.
HB 417 attempted to clarify which version of documents related to insurance contracts control when multiple versions in different languages conflict. As written, I believe the consequences of such a change in policy could be quite detrimental, and so I VETO HB 417.
HB 907 was originally intended to allow additional flexibility for management of middle schools, which I support. During the legislative process, however, language from another bill was added which imposes onerous requirements on the Department of Education regarding the Special Needs Voucher, most significant of which was the unqualified requirement to pay such vouchers in four equal quarterly payments. In a budget environment as challenging as this one an environment in which public schools are being forced to operate on smaller budgets it is not appropriate to tie administrators' hands and require them to fund vouchers fully as they seek budget flexibility elsewhere during these uncertain economic times. For these reasons, I VETO HB 907.
HB 990, sponsored by Rep. Alan Powell, began as the Georgia State Patrol's Federal Motor Carrier Compliance legislation, which resolved issues of incompatibility and enforcement between state law and federal regulations. Unfortunately, the bill was amended during the legislative process with a Fleet Vehicle Registration Plan Amendment. This amendment causes significant operational hurdles and will cost the Department of Revenue nearly $1 million to implement, funds which were not appropriated for this purpose. Accordingly, I VETO HB 990.
HB 1023 contains various changes to tax policy, many of which may have merit but also have substantial impact on future state revenues. HB 1405, which I have signed, creates a Tax Reform Study Committee charged with the task of reviewing all our tax policies and proposing sweeping changes as needed to the General Assembly for its consideration next session. Because of the long-term fiscal implications of HB 1023, I believe the tax policy changes it contains are best considered by the Tax Reform Study Committee, rather than signing them all into law at this time. For this reason, I VETO HB 1023.

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HB 1028 allows landowners that have placed their land in a conservation covenant to subdivide that land in a manner allowing them to avoid paying tax penalties. In 2008, I signed the Forest Land Protection Act, which provides a way for forest land owners to continue their ownership of these valuable resources by reducing the burden of property taxes on their forest land. The State and local governments have invested millions of dollars in this program, the purpose of which was to help owners maintain their land for conservation purposes. Property owners who make an agreement with the State to conserve their forest for the term of the conservation covenant and accepts a financial benefit in return is and should be responsible for any breach of that agreement. HB 1028 would allow owners who sell land they have agreed to keep as forest land to avoid penalties if the conservation covenant is broken. This does not promote the original intent of the Forest Land Protection Act to help owners conserve their forests, and so I VETO HB 1028.
HB 1082 creates a new kind of freeport exemption available to local governments. Currently, local governments are able to enact a freeport exemption that exempts warehouses, distributors, manufacturers, and the like from inventory taxes. HB 1082 creates a second kind of exemption that would apply to retailers. Because this expansion of the exemption would merely create competition between counties at the expense of the property tax base of each county, I VETO HB 1082.
HB 1236 requires all municipal court judges to be members of the State Bar of Georgia. Because I believe cities should be able to decide what qualifications their municipal judges should have, I VETO HB 1236.
HB 1251 allows for significant exemptions from sales taxes for future tourism projects. In previous years, I have supported state participation in tourism projects when considered on a case-by-case basis. I have signed legislation in the past to assist tourism developments and this year I supported bond funding for the College Football Hall of Fame. However, I cannot support legislation that funds up to 25 percent of the cost of a tourism project by allowing the developers to receive refunds on state sales taxes that are collected. The tourism industry is one of Georgia's most important economic drivers, but funding developments through sales tax refunds has never been done in Georgia which sets precedent that I cannot support. As I have said repeatedly, the process used in previous years to consider projects with legislation on a case-by-case basis removes any unintended consequences of a bill such as this, and so I VETO HB 1251.
HB 1272 adds to state tax forms the opportunity for individual taxpayers to direct the Department of Revenue to send their state tax refund to research regarding lupus, kidney disease, and multiple sclerosis. Organizations seeking to cure such diseases and relieve the pain and suffering of those who have them are to be commended. This bill, however, is not an appropriate way in which to help such organizations. The cost to the State of administering such options decreases the amount of the contribution to the

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organizations, which benefit more if people instead donate directly to those organizations. Not only so, but the legislation does not identify which organizations should receive the funds it leaves it to the discretion of the Department of Revenue to select. Moreover, state tax forms already include eight such options for other deserving causes. Adding more will confuse taxpayers. Since only laudable causes will receive the votes of the General Assembly, there will never be a stopping place everyone will agree upon. Therefore, I cannot sign a bill adding to an already over-crowded set of options, and accordingly I VETO HB 1272.
HB 1321 expands the permissible purposes for which 911 taxes currently imposed on phone bills may be used. The bill violates the original intent of those funds, which was to provide counties with a mechanism to support emergency 911 services not for counties to use for other needs such as operable and interoperable radio equipment. Accordingly, I VETO HB 1321.
HB 1407 would require the Department of Community Health to contract with a single administrator to provide dental services to recipients of medical assistance and participants in the PeachCare for Kids program. In 2008, I signed HB 1234, which provided a balanced approach to addressing some health care providers' concerns with Georgia's managed Medicaid program, and which maintained the healthy tension between providers and the Care Management Organizations that have been so successful in reducing the growth of Georgia's Medicaid budget. I said then that I would not support further legislative encroachment upon this very successful program, which has trimmed the annual growth rate of Medicaid spending from 12 to 14 percent a year to four to five percent a year. This is saving the state over $1 billion annually at a time where any budget savings are critical. For these reasons, and the unknown fiscal consequences associated with this legislation, I VETO HB 1407.
SB 239 ensures that families moving from one school district to another register their children for school in a timely manner. Unfortunately, the language of a floor amendment seeking to safeguard homeschooling families instead accomplished the opposite; as written, the bill would actually require homeschooling families to enroll their children in a public or private school upon moving to a new school district. Because of this unintended consequence, I VETO SB 239.
SB 291 changes a variety of provisions within Georgia law regarding firearms. Among others, this bill would allow firearms to be carried into unsecure areas of airports. I have already signed SB 308, which clarifies Georgia's public gathering statute and preserves the rights of private property owners. I believe this language is sufficient and adequately clarifies the law for Georgia firearms license holders. For this reason, and despite unwarranted intrusion into this state matter by ill-advised federal officials, I VETO SB 291.

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SB 373 mandates that private employers turn over employment history records to law enforcement agencies when law enforcement agencies are conducting background investigations on applications and officers eligible for certification and recertification. The state should not be mandating a private business to turn over records to a law enforcement agency or any public agency absent the due process provided through existing judicial and quasi-judicial processes. Moreover, the language limiting liability for private companies complying with the law is insufficient; it immunizes privates businesses for liability only when they provide "complete and accurate" information. Because the question of whether the information provided was complete and accurate will likely be a primary ground of litigation, this is an exception that will swallow the rule. For these reasons, I VETO SB 373.
SB 415 essentially provides liability protection for one company that does business in the area of emergency communications. Although I strongly support tort reform, I believe it is inappropriate to do it one company at a time, and so I VETO SB 415.
Separation of powers
The Constitution gives the General Assembly sweeping legislative powers, including the authority to create and eliminate state agencies, alter their powers, and determine their budgets. The Constitution gives the Executive Branch executive powers - the responsibility to administer agencies, exercise such powers as are given by the General Assembly, and spend the amounts budgeted by the General Assembly. The Constitution requires the legislative and executive powers to remain separate: "The legislative, judicial, and executive powers shall forever remain separate and distinct, and no person discharging the duties of one shall at the same time exercise the functions of either of the others...." Ga. Const. Art. 1, Sec. 2, Para. 3. Often, during the last year of a Governor's last term, it is assumed that the outgoing Governor will be less vigilant in ensuring that these powers remain separate. I believe it is necessary, however, carefully to maintain that separation regardless of who is Governor. Four bills passed this year SB 1, SB 148, SB 374, and SB 480 are, in my view, inconsistent with the separation of powers required by the Georgia Constitution.
SB 1 provides changes to Georgia's budget act requiring a purported zero-based budgeting methodology to be applied to a fraction of all state programs annually and for all programs once every four years. Georgia first attempted this budget methodology in the 1970s under Governor Jimmy Carter and has abandoned it since that time. A survey of states finds that of the states that currently maintain this methodology in their statutes all have effectively abandoned the practice because of the additional bureaucratic process and overhead while producing few identifiable results. Additionally, SB 1 does not change the budget process employed by the General Assembly (which could employ zero-based budgeting in its budget process under current law if it so chose). Instead, SB 1

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requires state agencies to administer dual budget processes concurrently, the new and the current budget process, to be implemented immediately for the upcoming budget cycle. It is not technically feasible to reprogram state information technology systems or to provide resources for this endeavor on the timeline stated in the bill. While SB 1 is motivated by an admirable goal, the realities of Georgia's and other states' experiences have demonstrated few results worth the overhead associated with this new process. Moreover, anyone familiar with the budget process I have employed during my eight years as Governor knows that I and my staff examine all facets of each agency's budget each year. Because existing law provides sufficient flexibility to conduct a searching examination of each agency's budget, and because SB 1 unnecessarily imposes new bureaucracy and restrictions on the Executive function of submitting budget requests, I VETO SB 1. I have already committed to work with supporters of the legislation to formalize Executive Branch policies that are consistent with the goals of this legislation.
SB 148 started in its original form as a bill I supported it required regular analysis of regulatory boards within the Secretary of State's office and recommendations to the General Assembly regarding elimination of boards that are no longer necessary. That language also passed in SB 149, which I have signed. Unfortunately, during the legislative process, the text of HB 236 was added to SB 148. This language creates a "Legislative Sunset Advisory Subcommittee" of the General Assembly, which would regularly review all statutory state agencies to determine if they should continue to operate. Any agency reviewed by this subcommittee would automatically be repealed the following July unless the General Assembly took action to continue the agency (although the legislation confusingly also provides that no agency would be repealed until all responsibilities, statutory, financial, or otherwise, were affirmatively transferred by the General Assembly to another agency). The General Assembly already has full authority to pass legislation eliminating any statutory state agency, and also has full authority to reduce the budget of any agency to zero. This bill is unnecessary and unworkable, and fraught with potential for unintended consequences. For instance, when any substantial agency was up for review and was determined to warrant retention, the bill continuing that agency would be a must-pass bill. Such bills tend to be inviting targets for unrelated amendments that could not pass on their own, leaving future governors with the unappealing choice of signing a bill containing terrible policy or vetoing it and eliminating a necessary agency. Moreover, the bill violates separation of powers by constraining the discretion of the Executive Branch in submitting future budget requests; appropriating funds in response to a budget request from an Executive Branch agency is a Legislative function, but making the requests is an Executive function. Although I strongly believe it is vital regularly to assess the value each part of state government provides taxpayers, and have supported the elimination of certain agencies throughout my terms as Governor, I do not believe that SB 148 actually accomplishes its goal and instead creates substantial risk for unintended consequences. Accordingly, I VETO SB 148. I have already committed to work with supporters of the legislation to formalize Executive Branch policies that are consistent with the goals of this legislation.

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SB 374 creates a "Legislative Economic Development Council", and grants to that council (composed of members of the General Assembly) certain powers Executive in nature over the State's economic development activities. This violates the constitutionally required separation of powers. "[A] member of the General Assembly cannot discharge the duties or exercise the functions of an agency within the executive branch of state government." 1988 Atty Gen. Op. Ga. 31. Accordingly, I VETO SB 374.
SB 480 creates a State Council of Economic Advisors that the Governor will be required to consult in preparing a revenue estimate for budgetary purposes. "[T]he Constitution clearly separates the respective functions of the executive and legislative branches of State Government with respect to appropriations. The language and structure of the Constitution leave no conclusion other than that it is the exclusive function of the executive branch to prepare a budget report, including therein the revenue estimate...." 1979 Op. Att'y Gen. Ga. 40 (1979). Although I have used a council of economic advisors to assist me in the preparation of my revenue estimate, and believe that this is a wise course of action, I also believe that future governors are entitled to determine for themselves from whom to seek counsel on such matters. Accordingly, I VETO SB 480.
SB 519 changes certain rules regarding golf carts and other motorized carts. The language of a late amendment to the bill, however, has the unintended effect of requiring every person who drives a golf cart to have a drivers' license. Although that consequence was not intended by the legislature, the language of the bill is plain and cannot be disregarded. As our Supreme Court has recognized, plain statutory language is "the sole evidence of the ultimate legislative intent." Hollowell v. Jove, 247 Ga. 678, 681 (1981); see also I.N.S. v. Cardoza-Fonseca, 480 U.S. 421, 452-453 (1987) (Scalia, J., concurring) ("Where the language of [a law] is clear, we are not free to replace it with an unenacted legislative intent."). I have discussed the devastating impact this bill would have on communities with substantial investments in golf cart paths such as Peachtree City with Rep. Matt Ramsey and Sen. Ronnie Chance. I support the original intent of the bill and encourage legislators to revisit the issue next session without the language in question, and so I VETO SB 519.
Local Legislation
SB 539 modifies membership to the McPherson Implementing Local Redevelopment Authority. The current structure of the MILRA is sound and any attempt to convert ex-officio members to voting members would only cause disruption to the dynamics of this working board. For this reason, I VETO SB 539.
SB 547 is local legislation applicable to the City of St. Mary's in Camden County. A member of the City's legislative delegation and local officials requested a veto because of the adverse effects that this bill will have on the City's financial stability. In addition,

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the City was not consulted before this legislation was introduced. For these reasons, I VETO SB 547.

HB 1422 is local legislation applicable to Montgomery County. Due to technical errors in the legislation, the sponsor of the bill and the local officials requested that it be vetoed. I therefore VETO HB 1422.

HB 1465 is local legislation applicable to the City of College Park in Fulton County. This legislation creates a Water and Sewer Authority that would have the power to construct infrastructure and serve constituents both inside and outside the corporate limits of the City of College Park. The Constitution requires legislation with extra-local effect to be general legislation, not local. For this reason, I VETO HB 1465.

HB 1478 is local legislation applicable to the City of Dexter in Laurens County. This legislation annexes an unincorporated area of the County into the City. The Laurens County Commission requested this bill be vetoed because the County was not given notice of the annexation or consulted as to the implications of service delivery to the area in question. Further, the unincorporated area being annexed is not contiguous to the City of Dexter's current corporate limits. For these reasons, I VETO HB 1478.

State of Georgia Office of the Governor
Atlanta 30334-0900

June 8, 2010

The Honorable Casey Cagle Lieutenant Governor 240 State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334

The Honorable David Ralston Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives 332 State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334

Dear Gentlemen:

Please be advised that I have line item vetoed the appropriations below and identified language to disregard for the following sections in House Bill 948:

Vetoes: Section 50, pertaining to State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund,
page 153, line 4675; Section 50, pertaining to State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund,
page 154, line 4691; Section 50, pertaining to State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund,
page 156, line 4704;

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Section 50, pertaining to State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, page 157, line 4711; and
Section 50, pertaining to State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, page 157, line 4715
Non-Binding Information Language to Disregard: Section 15, pertaining to the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental
Disabilities, page 23, line 642; Section 15, pertaining to the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental
Disabilities, page 23, line 668; Section 16, pertaining to the Department of Community Affairs, page 31, line 906; Section 17, pertaining to the Department of Community Health, page 34, line
1032; Section 17, pertaining to the Department of Community Health, page 37, line
1110; Section 17, pertaining to the Department of Community Health, page 41, line
1239; Section 17, pertaining to the Department of Community Health, page 42, line
1264; Section 17, pertaining to the Department of Community Health, page 44, line
1327; Section 23, pertaining to the Department of Education, page 68, line 2068; Section 23, pertaining to the Department of Education, page 68, line 2069; Section 23, pertaining to the Department of Education, page 68, line 2070; Section 23, pertaining to the Department of Education, page 68, line 2071; Section 27, pertaining to the Department of Human Services, page 84, line 2597; Section 31, pertaining to the Department of Labor, page 100, line 3093; and Section 36, pertaining to the State Properties Commission, page 109, line 3360
The Veto Messages and Language are attached for each item referenced above.
Sincerely,
/s/ Sonny Perdue
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Attachment
cc: The Honorable Thurbert E. Baker, Attorney General The Honorable Brian Kemp, Secretary of State The Honorable Jack Hill, Chairman, Senate Appropriations Committee The Honorable Ben Harbin, Chairman, House Appropriations Committee

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Mr. Robert F. Ewing, Secretary of the Senate Mr. Robert E. Rivers, Jr., Clerk of the Georgia House of Representatives Mr. Sewell R. Brumby, Legislative Counsel
Line-Item Vetoes by the Governor
Section 50, pertaining to State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, page 153, line 4675:
This language authorizes the appropriation of $174,400 in debt service to finance projects and facilities for the Department of Education, specifically to fund 20 percent of the cost of reconstruction at the Clarkdale Elementary School in Cobb County through the issuance of $2,000,000 in 20-year bonds. This project was not vetted through the current Department of Education capital outlay process and was not requested by the agency. Further, in FY 2010, the state appropriated $22,170,155 to match $217,755,090 in federal funds for flood disaster relief to support area reconstruction efforts. Therefore, I veto this language (page 153, line 4675) in the provisions relative to Section 50 State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund and the state general funds of $174,400.
Section 50, pertaining to State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, page 154, line 4691:
This language authorizes the appropriation of $558,080 in debt service to finance infrastructure expansion at Kennesaw State University in Cobb County through the issuance of $6,400,000 in 20-year bonds. This project is largely focused on alleviating traffic congestion both in the Chastain Road/I-75 interchange and at Kennesaw State University. This project is more appropriately evaluated, programmed, and funded through the Georgia Department of Transportation. Therefore, I veto this language (page 154, line 4691) in the provisions relative to Section 50 State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund and the state general funds of $558,080.
Section 50, pertaining to State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, page 156, line 4704:
This language authorizes the appropriation of $12,208 in debt service to finance projects and facilities for the University System of Georgia, Board of Regents, specifically to acquire land to complete the Greene County Library in Greensboro through the issuance of $140,000 in 20-year bonds. This project was not identified as a priority and was not requested by the agency. In addition, the purchasing of land to build a library parking lot is a local responsibility. It has been the position of this administration to follow the state approved agency capital outlay process to determine the capital needs for the State. Therefore, I veto this language (page 156, line 4704) in the provisions relative to Section

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50 State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund and the state general funds of $12,208.
Section 50, pertaining to State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, page 157, line 4711:
This language authorizes the appropriation of $172,124 in debt service to finance the design for facilities expansion on the Winder-Barrow Campus of Lanier Technical College in Barrow County through the issuance of $740,000 in 5-year bonds. This project was not identified as a priority and was not requested by the agency. In addition, this project ranks second on the priority capital needs list at the college. It has been the position of this administration to follow the state approved agency capital outlay process to determine the capital needs for the State. Therefore, I veto this language (page 157, line 4711) in the provisions relative to Section 50 State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund and the state general funds of $172,124.
Section 50, pertaining to State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, page 157, line 4715:
This language authorizes the appropriation of $235,440 in debt service to finance projects and facilities to expand the Health Classroom Building on Currahee Campus at North Georgia Technical College in Stephens County through the issuance of $2,700,000 in 20year bonds. This project was not identified as a priority and was not requested by the agency. It has been the position of this administration to follow the state approved agency capital outlay process to determine the capital needs for the State. Therefore, I veto this language (page 157, line 4715) in the provisions relative to Section 50 State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund and the state general funds of $235,440.
Certain language contained in this appropriations bill is included for informational purposes and thus does not constitute an appropriation. Because the language is not an appropriation, it is non-binding, and the Governor may authorize the agencies to utilize those funds in accordance with the overall purpose of the appropriation and within the general law authority of the agency. Passages of non-binding information language to disregard are included below.
Intent Language Considered Non-binding
Section 15, pertaining to the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, page 23, line 642:
The General Assembly seeks to instruct the department to restore funding for the Emergency Receiving Facility at Central State Hospital's Powell Building. The department is authorized to provide services in the community for Developmental

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Disability Consumers in accordance with the purpose of the program and the general law powers of the Department.
Section 15, pertaining to the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, page 23, line 668:
The General Assembly seeks to instruct the department to restore funding for the Emergency Receiving Facility at Central State Hospital's Powell Building. The department is authorized to provide services in the community for Mental Health Consumers in accordance with the purpose of the program and the general law powers of the Department.
Section 16, pertaining to the Department of Community Affairs, page 31, line 906:
The General Assembly seeks to earmark $75,000 for the House of Mercy in Columbus in the Special Housing Initiatives program. The department is authorized to operate the program in accordance with the purpose of the program and its general law powers of the Department.
Section 17, pertaining to the Department of Community Health, page 34, line 1032:
The General Assembly seeks to instruct the department to provide a rate increase for inpatient and outpatient hospital reimbursement by 12 percent and hold critical access hospitals harmless in the adjustments in the Aged, Blind and Disabled Medicaid program. The department is authorized to determine reimbursement rates based on funds appropriated and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) approval.
Section 17, pertaining to the Department of Community Health, page 37, line 1110:
The General Assembly seeks to earmark $600,000 for operating expenses of the Erlanger Life Force Air Ambulance program in the Health Care Access and Improvement program. The department is authorized to provide air ambulance services in Northwest Georgia in accordance with the purpose of the program and its general law powers of the Department.
Section 17, pertaining to the Department of Community Health, page 41, line 1239:
The General Assembly seeks to instruct the department to provide a rate increase for inpatient and outpatient hospital reimbursement by 12 percent and hold critical access hospitals harmless in the adjustments in the Low Income Medicaid program. The department is authorized to determine reimbursement rates based on funds appropriated and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) approval.

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Section 17, pertaining to the Department of Community Health, page 42, line 1264:
The General Assembly seeks to instruct the department to provide a rate increase for inpatient and outpatient hospital reimbursement by 12 percent and hold critical access hospitals harmless in the adjustments in the PeachCare Program. The department is authorized to determine reimbursement rates based on the latest provider fee models, revenue estimate, holding exempt hospitals harmless, and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) approval.
Section 17, pertaining to the Department of Community Health, page 44, line 1327:
The General Assembly seeks to earmark $200,000 for a new residency program in the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Graduate Medical Education program. The Department is authorized to operate the program in accordance with the purpose of the program and its general law powers of the Department.
Section 23, pertaining to the Department of Education, page 68, line 2068:
The General Assembly seeks to instruct the department to eliminate funds for SAT Prep. Use GACollege411 for ACT and SAT practice tests in the Testing program. The department is authorized to operate the program in accordance with the purpose of the program and its general law powers of the Department.
Section 23, pertaining to the Department of Education, page 68, line 2069:
The General Assembly seeks to instruct the department to reduce funds for PSAT ($815,000) and AP exams ($4,200,000) in the Testing program. The department is authorized to operate the program in accordance with the purpose of the program and its general law powers of the Department.
Section 23, pertaining to the Department of Education, page 68, line 2070:
The General Assembly seeks to instruct the department to eliminate funds for the CRCT for grades 1 and 2 in the Testing program. CRCTs in grades 1 and 2 ensure that students in those grades are meeting state standards and give parents confidence that their children are making adequate progress. CRCTs in grades 1 and 2 also help prepare students for the CRCT in grade 3, the passage of which is required to move on to 4th grade. It is unwise to eliminate the CRCT in grades 1 and 2. The department is authorized to operate the program in accordance with the purpose of the program and the general law powers of the department.

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Section 23, pertaining to the Department of Education, page 68, line 2071:
The General Assembly seeks to instruct the department to eliminate funds for the writing assessment for grades 3 and 5 in the Testing program. Writing is one of the most fundamental skills a student must master in order to be prepared for later grades and ultimately to succeed in life. Failing to administer writing assessments in grades 3 and 5 will have a detrimental effect on students and could possibly lead to an inadequate amount of instruction in this fundamental skill. The department is authorized to operate the program in accordance with the purpose of the program and the general law powers of the department.
Section 27, pertaining to the Department of Human Services, page 84, line 2597:
The General Assembly seeks to instruct the department to reduce funds for regional managers and regional field program specialists in the Federal Eligibility Benefit Services program. The department is authorized to operate the program in accordance with the purpose of the program and its general law powers of the Department.
Section 31, pertaining to the Department of Labor, page 100, line 3093:
The General Assembly seeks to earmark $24,287 for the Georgia Talking Book Center in Augusta through the Vocational Rehabilitation program. The department is authorized to operate the program in accordance with the purpose of the program and its general law powers of the Department.
Section 36, pertaining to the State Properties Commission, page 109, line 3360:
The General Assembly seeks to instruct the State Properties Commission as to what funds should be remitted to the State Treasury. Payments to the Treasury by the State Properties Commission should align with the Governor's Revenue Estimate. This language dictates a matter controlled by general law and is therefore null and void.
House of Representatives State Capitol
Atlanta, Georgia 30334
June 16, 2010
Honorable Sonny Perdue 201 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334
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Dear Governor:
I hereby submit my resignation, effective today, to the House of Representatives District 125. As you know, I was chosen by the 8th Congressional caucus yesterday to serve on the Department of Transportation Board.
Having served the citizens of the 125th District for the past six years has been an incredible honor. You choosing me and allowing me to serve as Floor Leader since 2007 was a privilege and honor I will treasure the rest of my life.
The friendships I have made during my tenure will undoubtedly be the fondest of my memories. I will cherish them for a lifetime.
Sincerely,
/s/ Jim Jim Cole, 125th State Representative
cc: Honorable David Ralston, Speaker of the House Robbie Rivers, Clerk of the House of Representatives Robyn Underwood, Fiscal Officer Honorable Brian Kemp, Secretary of State
Legislative Services Committee
Office of Legislative Counsel 316 State Capitol
Atlanta, Georgia 30334
June 21, 2010
Honorable Brian P. Kemp Secretary of State 214 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334
Dear Secretary of State Kemp:
Enclosed is a certificate from the Lieutenant Governor and the Speaker of the House of Representatives certifying that Honorable Jim Cole was elected as the member of the State Transportation Board from the Eighth Congressional District. He will serve

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for a term expiring April 15, 2012. This certificate is furnished to you pursuant to the provisions of O.C.G.A. Section 32-2-20.

With best regards, I am

Sincerely yours,

/s/ Sewell R. Brumby Legislative Counsel

SRB:dd Enclosures

cc: Honorable Sonny Perdue Honorable Casey Cagle Honorable David Ralston Honorable Alan Peake Honorable Johnny Grant Honorable Jim Cole Mr. Bob Ewing Mr. Robert E. Rivers, Jr.

Legislative Services Committee

Office of Legislative Counsel 316 State Capitol
Atlanta, Georgia 30334

TO:

HONORABLE BRIAN KEMP

SECRETARY OF STATE

This is to certify that Honorable Jim Cole has been elected, pursuant to the provisions of O.C.G.A. Section 32-2-20, as the member of the State Transportation Board from the 8th Congressional District for a term expiring April 15, 2012.

/s/ Casey Cagle HONORABLE CASEY CAGLE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR

/s/ David Ralston HONORABLE DAVID RALSTON SPEAKER, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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Legislative Services Committee
Office of Legislative Counsel 316 State Capitol
Atlanta, Georgia 30334
CERTIFICATION OF CAUCUS ELECTION
Pursuant to the call for a caucus under the provisions of O.C.G.A. Section 32-2-20, a caucus was held on June 15, 2010, in the Senate Chamber of the State Capitol Building. At that caucus, Honorable Jim Cole was elected as the member of the State Transportation Board from the 8th Congressional District to serve a term expiring April 15, 2012.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Allen Peake Honorable Allen Peake Representative, District 137th CHAIRMAN
/s/ Johnny Grant Honorable Johnny Grant Senator, District 25 SECRETARY
Speaker's Order No. 2010-2
PURSUANT to the provisions of Rule 10.2 of the Rules, Ethics, and Decorum of the House of Representatives a special joint committee of the House and Senate is hereby appointed to draft legislation that stems the flow of illegal immigration activity in Georgia.
This committee of the House and Senate shall be designated as the Special Joint Committee on Immigration Reform. The committee shall only have authority to deliberate, hear testimony, compel witnesses or consider amendments that are germane to the subject matter of bills assigned to it regarding immigration reform. The Committee shall act during its existence with the same authority, in all respects, as if it was one of the standing committees of the House established by Rule 10.1.
The following members of the house are appointed as officers of the Committee:

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1. Co-Chairman:

Matt Ramsey

The following members of the House are appointed to serve on the Committee:

2. Katie Dempsey 3. David Casas 4. Rick Austin 5. Michael Harden 6. Greg Morris 7. Stephen Allison

SO ORDERED, by my hand, this 4th day of October, 2010.

/s/ David Ralston David Ralston, Speaker House of Representatives

House of Representatives 338 State Capitol
Atlanta, Georgia 30334

November 1, 2010

The Honorable Sonny Perdue Governor, State of Georgia 203 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

Dear Governor Perdue,

Effective today, Wednesday November 3rd, 2010, I am resigning my seat as State Representative of House District 179. I am taking this action in order to accept a position in the private sector.

It has been a distinct honor to serve the people of my district with you as Governor. Thank you for your many considerations.

Sincerely,

/s/ Jerry Keen Majority Leader

JK: mc

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CC: Honorable David Ralston, Speaker, House of Representatives Honorable Robbie Rivers, Clerk, House of Representatives Robyn Underwood, Fiscal Officer
Speaker's Order No. 2010-3
PURSUANT to the provisions of Rule 12 of the Rules, Ethics, and Decorum of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Assignments is hereby formed.
The following members of the House are appointed to serve, along with the Speaker and the Majority Leader, as a Committee on Assignments:
1. Amy Carter 2. Tom Dickson 3. Terry England 4. Rich Golick 5. Mark Hamilton 6. Penny Houston 7. Jan Jones 8. Edward Lindsey 9. John Meadows 10. Allen Peake 11. Jay Powell 12. Matt Ramsey 13. Jay Roberts 14. Donna Sheldon 15. Richard Smith
The Committee on Assignments shall convene as soon as possible for the purpose of making the assignments, appointments, and placements specified herein as authorized by Rule 12 of the Rules, Ethics, and Decorum of the House of Representatives.
The Committee is authorized to make the following assignments, appointments, and placements:
1. The Chairmen, Vice-Chairmen, and Secretaries (if desired) of each of the standing committees of the House;
2. The committee assignments for each member of the House to the standing committees of the House;
3. The office assignments for each member of the House to an office designated in the Capitol or the Coverdell Legislative Office Building;
4. The seat assignment for each member of the House to a seat in the House Chamber.

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Pursuant to the provisions of Rule 14.2, the meetings of this committee will not be open to members of the public.
SO ORDERED, by my hand, this 23rd day of November, 2010.
/s/ David Ralston David Ralston, Speaker House of Representatives
House of Representatives Coverdell Office Building, Room 504
Atlanta, Georgia 30334
December 8, 2010
Honorable Sonny Perdue Governor State of Georgia State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Dear Governor Perdue:
It has been my honor and pleasure to serve the fine people of District 178 in the General Assembly. However, because of my new role as Department of Natural Resources Commissioner I must resign my seat.
Thank you for your service to Georgia.
Sincerely,
/s/ Mark P. Williams
MPW/jj
State of Georgia Office of the Governor
Atlanta 30334-0900
December 10, 2010
The Honorable Mark Williams Representative, District 178

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P.O. Box 923 Jesup, Georgia 31545
Dear Representative Williams:
Thank you for the service you have rendered as a member of the Georgia House of Representatives. I appreciate you taking the time to apprise me of your resignation, effective immediately.
Your resignation is hereby accepted, and I wish you all the best in your new role as Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources and all of your future endeavors. Once again, thank you for your service to the State of Georgia.
Sincerely,
/s/ Sonny Perdue
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cc: The Honorable David Ralston, Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives The Honorable Brian Kemp, Secretary of State The Honorable Robbie Rivers, Clerk of the House
THE STATE OF GEORGIA EXECUTIVE ORDER
BY THE GOVERNOR:
Due to the passing of the Representative from the 136th, a vacancy now exists in the Georgia House of Representatives.
Therefore, pursuant to Article II, Section II, Paragraph V of the Constitution and Section 21-2-544 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, a Writ of Election is hereby issued to the Secretary of State for a special election to be held on Tuesday, February 15, 2011, to fill the vacancy in District 136 of the Georgia House of Representatives.
This 10th day of December, 2010.

/s/ Sonny Perdue Governor

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THE STATE OF GEORGIA EXECUTIVE ORDER
BY THE GOVERNOR:
House District 178 has become vacant due to the resignation of Representative Mark Williams.
Therefore, pursuant to Article V, Section II, Paragraph VIII of the Constitution of the State of Georgia and Section 21-2-544 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, a Writ of Election is hereby issued to the Secretary of State for a special election to be held on Tuesday, February 15, 2011, to fill the vacancy in District 178 of the Georgia House of Representatives.
This 10th day of December, 2010.
/s/ Sonny Perdue Governor
House of Representatives State Capitol, Room 218 Atlanta, Georgia 30334
December 10, 2010
The Honorable Sonny Perdue Governor of Georgia State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334
Dear Governor Perdue:
Please accept this letter as my official resignation of my position as State Representative, District 153, effective January 4, 2011, at 12:01 a.m.
It has been my honor and privilege to serve the constituents of my district, as well as all the people of Georgia this past 14 years. I look forward to continuing to serve our great state as a member of the United States House of Representatives.
Sincerely,
/s/ Austin Scott

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AS/pmn
Cc: The Honorable David Ralston, Speaker Robbie Rivers, Clerk of the House The Honorable Brian Kemp, Secretary of State Robyn Underwood, Legislative Fiscal Office
House of Representatives Coverdell Legislative Office Building, Room 612
Atlanta, Georgia 30334
January 4, 2011
Speaker David Ralston Room 332, State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Dear Speaker Ralston:
This letter is to certify that the House Democratic Caucus elected Stacey Abrams as Minority Leader and Carolyn Hugley as Minority Whip for the 2011-2012 term of the Georgia General Assembly.
Sincerely,
/s/ Brian W. Thomas Chairman, House Democratic Caucus
cc: Robbie Rivers, Clerk Robyn Underwood, Legislative Fiscal Officer
House of Representatives 415 State Capitol
Atlanta, Georgia 30334
January 5, 2011
The Honorable Robert E. Rivers, Clerk Georgia House of Representatives 309 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334
Dear Mr. Clerk:

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Pursuant to House Rule 11.6, this is to certify that the House Majority Caucus elected The Honorable Larry O'Neal, House Majority Leader and The Honorable Edward Lindsey, House Majority Whip to serve the 2011-2012 term of the Georgia General Assembly.
Respectfully,
/s/ Donna H. Sheldon Donna Sheldon, Chair House Majority Caucus
DS/cb
The Speaker announced the House in recess until the hour of convening the Joint Session pursuant to HR 17.
The hour of convening the Joint Session pursuant to HR 17 having arrived, the members of the House and Senate met for the purpose of inaugurating the Honorable Nathan Deal as Governor and the Honorable Casey Cagle as Lieutenant Governor.
The inaugural program was as follows:
The Inauguration of Nathan Deal And the Constitutional Officers
of the State of Georgia
January the Tenth, Two Thousand and Eleven.
Georgia Inaugural Committee 2011
Thank you for taking part in the 2011 Inaugural Celebration. We were honored to be asked by the Governor-elect and Mrs. Deal to co-chair this small piece of Georgia history. We have done so with keen eyes focused on the quiet leadership style and example set by our new Governor. We chose to begin this celebration with service to those most in need and we were overwhelmed by the generous support offered to our day of service, "With a Servant's Heart."
Though we both came to know Governor-elect Nathan Deal and his family on separate paths, we joined this effort for the same reason: Georgia deserves the best conservative leadership and Georgians chose the best in Nathan Deal. At his direction, and with the strong leadership of our Secretary of State and Honorary Chairman, Brian Kemp, we set out to make this a celebration for the entire slate of state Constitutional officers, and we

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are humbled that they all chose to participate at every level of the planning and execution of the 2011 Inaugural.

Altogether, we have been working to build the grassroots network in Georgia for over 25 years. The foundation laid by Johnny Isakson, Saxby Chambliss and Sonny Perdue, and now cemented by Nathan Deal demands strong stewardship. Leaders such as David Ralston, Casey Cagle, Tommie Williams, and Jan Jones are strengthening the GOP brand. As we go forward from this historic event in which Republicans have been elected to keep the trust of every statewide office, the House and the Senate, let us pledge to stand proudly on the shoulders of those who made this day possible and now build this foundation ever stronger.

In closing, we give special thanks to all the volunteers, benefactors, and Inaugural and Transition staff who made these events a priority all through the holiday season of 2010. Their dedication and support is, in fact, a tribute to the hope and optimism we all have for our state and its new leadership team.

/s/ Jay Morgan /s/ Tricia Pridemore Co-chairs, 2011 Georgia Inaugural

Honorary Inaugural Committee

Secretary of State Brian Kemp, Honorary Co-Chair

Jason Deal

Mary Emily O'Bradovich

Carrie Wilder

Katie Wright

Executive Inaugural Committee

Mandy Cronan

Alec Poitevint

Steve Croy

Ansley Saville

Mary Dunagan

Jerry Usry

Sue Everhart

Mary Hart Wilheit

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Susan Jessup

Vicki Zimmerman

Thelma Kilpatrick Lisa Leiter Kathy Lovett

David Hanna, Finance Chairman
Kevin Curtin, Finance Co-Chairman

Linda McWhorter Carolyn Meadows
Helen Rice

Robert Highsmith Executive Counsel
Chris Clark, President, Georgia Chamber of Commerce

Special thanks to Steve Stancil, Executive Director of the Georgia Building Authority; Paul Melvin, Project Manager, Support Services of the Georgia Building Authority; Joy Forth, Director of the Governor's Mansion; and Chris Young, Chief of Protocol of the
State of Georgia.

Georgia Inaugural History

In Georgia, and across the United States, there is a deep respect for the rich history of gubernatorial inaugurations.

For well over a century in Georgia, the swearing-in of a new Governor took place before a relatively small audience. The ceremony was usually held in the House of Representatives chamber before a joint session of the legislature and citizens in the gallery.

Having taken the Oath of Office, Georgia's new Governor would then swear-in the other Constitutional officers and then deliver his Inaugural address before those in attendance. Following the Inaugural ceremony, the Governor would attend a small gathering held upstairs in the Capitol building, providing Georgia's new Chief Executive the opportunity to spend a fem moments with legislators and other Georgia leaders.

In 1946, the Inaugural ceremony was moved outdoors, providing thousands of Georgians the opportunity to view the special event. Though held indoors in recent years, this year Governor-Elect Nathan Deal decided to return the festivities outdoors, to the steps of the Capitol.

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Thank you for taking time to participate in this very special occasion. Sandra and I are honored that you are here. Today, we cast aside the labels of party for the unity of being Georgians. Like the 81 men who have gone before me, I pledge to do what is best for our state and her people. Each governor has come into office with a unique set of goals and challenges. I believe that with the dedication of our people and the help of Almighty God, our administration can accomplish much. Georgia is a diverse state with its beautiful mountains, its pristine coast, the fertile farmland of the Coastal Plain and a citizenry that spans the world. The population of our state has tripled in my lifetime. In the past decade, we have grown by 1.5 million people because our state offers the quality of life that people are seeking. Today, I enter office with the largest group of new Constitutional officers in modern times. I have pledged to work together with them as we seek to protect the interests of all Georgians. I have always believed that public service is honorable and I will work daily to make sure that we serve the people of our state to the best of our abilities.

May God bless you and the Great State of Georgia. Respectfully,

/s/ Nathan Deal Governor of Georgia

With a Servant's Heart A Day of Service

As a prosecutor, a judge, a state senator and U.S. congressman, Nathan Deal has chosen a life of public service. That is why we kicked off the Inaugural weekend and the administration of Georgia's 82nd Governor With a Servant's Heart, because that's how Governor-elect and Mrs. Deal have led their lives.

On January 8, 2011, volunteers throughout the state of Georgia worked together on over 30 projects to give back to their communities. In partnering with local charities, shelters, missions, food banks and environmental agencies, we thank this great state and give with a servant's heart. To commend those who gave their time and talents, a special volunteers-only concert capped off the day.

Thanks to the organizations that allowed us to organize this Day of Service. Their daily work is an inspiration to every Georgian:

Good News at Noon, Gainesville, GA
MUST Ministries Marietta, GA

Atlanta MedShare Atlanta, GA
Habitat for Humanity, Atlanta, GA

Good News Clinics, Gainesville, GA
Second Harvest of South Georgia, Valdosta, GA

Sweetwater Creek State Park, Douglasville, GA
Fort Yargo State Park, Winder, GA

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FFA-FCCLA Center, Covington, GA

Atlanta Furniture Bank, Atlanta, GA

The Center for Family

There's Hope for the

Resources, Marietta, GA Hungry, Cumming, GA

House of Heroes, Columbus, GA

Middle Georgia Food Bank, Macon, GA

Athens Greenway Project, America's Second Harvest

Athens, GA

of Coastal Georgia,

Savannah, GA

Dream House for

Medically Fragile Children, Rome Action Ministries,

Lilburn, GA

Rome, GA

Norcross Cooperative

Wounded Warriors,

Ministries, Norcross, GA Augusta, GA

Atlanta Mission, Atlanta, GA

Friendship Community Center, Augusta, GA

Fostering Families,

SafePath Children's

Statesboro, GA

Advocacy Center,

Marietta, GA

Senior Connections,

Atlanta, GA

Cobb Library Foundation,

Marietta, GA

Coweta-Newnan Habitat

for Humanity, Newnan, GA Albany Advocacy

Resource Center &

Mountain Top Family

Second Harvest of South

Services, Sugar Valley, GA Georgia, Albany, GA

Keep Carroll County

Albany Police Americorps

Beautiful, Carrollton, GA Albany, GA

Also special thanks to Georgia Poultry Federation, Home Depot Foundation, Georgia EMCs, Wal-Mart, Buckhead Theater, and Bank of America for their support of "With a Servant's Heart."

Nathan Deal Governor Of Georgia

Nathan Deal's rise to the governorship of his home state is a story rich in Georgia history.

Born in Millen to career educators Noah and Mary Deal, Nathan grew up in Sandersville. His father, a high school agriculture teacher, taught him to love the land and those who produce its food and fiber.

Nathan attended Mercer University in Macon, where he earned his undergraduate and law degrees with honors. In college, he answered the call of his country and began preparing for his full-time service in the United States Army, where he attained the rank of captain.

It was on a blind date during college that he met Sandra Dunagan of Gainesville. Married 44 years, their family now includes their four children and six grandchildren.

Nathan's career includes 23 years in private law practice. His public service includes his work as a criminal prosecutor, a juvenile court judge, 12 years in the state Senate and nine terms in the U.S. Congress.

His colleagues in the state Senate elected him president pro tem, the highest-ranking senator. In Congress, he served as chairman and ranking member of the Subcommittee on health. He was known on Capitol Hill as an expert on healthcare issues. As a leader

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on immigration reform, he authored the law that required citizenship verification for health care benefits.

On May 1, 2009, he announced his bid for governor. He was elected on Nov. 2 as the 82nd Governor of Georgia.

Sandra Deal First Lady of Georgia

Like her husband, Sandra Deal was born to parents who both chose teaching as a profession. Sandra also became a teacher, graduating from what is now Georgia College and State University at Milledgeville. While a student there, a friend set her up on a blind date with a college student from nearby Mercer University. His name was Nathan Deal.

Nathan and Sandra have been married for 44 years and have four grown children and six grandchildren. Sandra has now retired from education and is prepared to begin her service as Georgia's First Lady, in addition to being an active grandmother. Prior to their passing, George and Ida Lou Dunagan, Sandra's parents, and Nathan's mother, Mary, lived at Nathan and Sandra's home. Caring for their parents in their twilight years was an honor for them.

The Deals are members of First Baptist Church in Gainesville.

Constitutional Officers

Governor Nathan Deal

State School Superintendent John D. Barge

Lieutenant Governor Casey Cagle

Commissioner of Insurance Ralph T. Hudgens

Secretary of State Brian Kemp

Commissioner of Agriculture Gary Black

Attorney General Sam Olens

Commissioner of Labor Mark Butler

Inaugural Committee

Sharon Abernathy Nancy Addison Natalie Albrechta David Allen James (Jimmy) L. Allen

Janelle Anderson Rod Aycox Joanne Bagwell Tommy Bagwell Anita Bennett

Ken Barnard Ember Bishop Gene Bishop Jennifer Bland Byron Boothe

Susan Bowers Rev. Rebecca (Becky) Brannon Niki Broun Betty Brown Lt. Governor Casey Cagle

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Rose Mary Carter Julianne Chambliss Elaine Childers Chuck Clay Mike Cottrell Mark Crews Carol Crowell Ed Crowell Steve Croy Kevin Curtin Aline Deal Davis Jay Davis Denise Deal Frances Deal Joy Deal Lori Deal Readie Deal George Deese Chris Downing John Downs Bill Dudley Bonnie Dunagan Kit Dunlap Matt Echols Jim Edenfield Connie Engel Randy Evans Melvin Everson Brad Faircloth Dr. Brenda Fitzgerald Dr. Tom Fitzgerald Frank Foley Randall Fox Mike Fuller Rick Gaby Heath Garrett Billie Gingrey Ray Goff Donna Grant Julie Graves Steve Green Rusty Griffin William Hammack, Jr. David Hanna Joe Hatfield Sharon Hawkins
Aaron's Inc. Gene and Lesa Adams Ken and Tammy Adams Steve Adams Drew and Shanna Addison Lindsay D. Addison J.E. Aderhold Thomas and Kay Aderhold AFLAC Incorporated Trey and Susy Allen Altrus, Inc. American Proteins, Inc. American Software, Inc. AmericaWork, Inc. Anatek Inc. Taz L. Anderson, Jr. Anesthesia Assoc. Of Gainesville LLC Maurice and Teresa Atkinson

Danny Hayes Patrick Healy Tom Hensley Linda Herren Bennie Hewett Robert Highsmith Penn Hodge Sam Holmes Charley Hood Jon Howell Lee Hunter Tad Hutcheson Claire Hyde Dianne Isakson Phil Jacobs Sandra Thompson James Nancy Jarrard Duncan Johnson Senator Eric Johnson Laura Jones Speaker Pro Tempore Jan Jones Rep. Jerry Keen Dr. Frank Kelly Jim Kibler Bob Kinard Dixie Kinard Libby Kingston Robert Krueger Kay Kunzer Brant Lane Wesley Langdale Barbara Lawson Dan Lee Rob Leebern Don Leebern, III Don Leebern, Jr. Craig Lesser Anne Lewis Bill Linginfelter Hank Linginfelter Kelly Loeffler Tim Lowe Doug MacGinnitie LaRue Mallard Willette Mallard Fran Mangieri

Terra Manton Bernie Marcus Ben Mathis Montine (Tina) McDaniel Jennifer McMullen Molly McNeese Aaron McWhorter Steven Meeks Guy Millner Pat Morris Terra Mouton Senator Jeff Mullis Clay Newman Delta Deal Newman Gloria Norwood Pat Oliver Marty Owens Trey Paris Nell Parks Dr. Rafael Pascual Senator Chip Pearson Helen Pirkle Betty Price Connie Propes Neil Pruitt, Jr. Gene Rackley Speaker David Ralston Ralph Reed Brian Reynolds Bill Rice Allen Richardson Victoria Ricks Bambi Riley Pete Robinson Charlton Rogers Joe Rogers Ronnie Rollins Brent Scarbrough Roberta Schuetze Vivien Scott Michael Shaffer Trey Sheppard Orit Sklar Earl Smith Shirley Smith Shirley Smith

Wes Smith Carol Snelling Doris Sosebee Jeffrey Sprecher John D. Stephens Jim Stephenson Elizabeth Stoll Linda Sundstrum Charlie Sutlive Ann Jones Swafford Jim Syfan Jimmy Tallent Bonita Tanner Bonnie Tanner Joe Tanner Benjie Tarbutton Charles Tarbutton Hugh Tarbutton Ben Tarbutton, III Ben Tarbutton, Jr. Sandra Thompson James Pat Tippett Richard Tucker Billy Ulm Monty Veazey Rogers Wade Jim Walters John Watson Alan Wayne Leo Wells Joan Westmoreland Mike White Philip Wilheit Philip Wilheit, Jr. Glen Wilkins Joel Williams President Pro Tempore Tommie Williams Virgil Williams Anna Wright Delos Yancey Joan Yearwood Tracy Young Bill Young, Jr.

Celebration Committee

Atlanta Corrugated Industries, Inc. Atlantic American Axcess Financial Services, Inc. Azalealand Holdings, LLC BAC Communication Infrastructure LLC William A. Bagwell James Balloun Bank of America Rick Barnes Ames and Ashley Barnett Darrell and Linda Barrett Clint and Jamey Bearden Beaulieu Group LLC Mr. and Mrs. Wade Beavers Stephen Bechtel, Jr. Ed and Pat Bell Thomas Bell

Mr. and Mrs. Michael P. Bennett Theodore Benning, III Charlie Bishop Gray Bishop James A. Bishop Traci L. Bishop Arthur Blank Sherrie and David Blevins Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia Jimmy and Julie Boatright Jerry and Glenda Boling The Bonner Family Dorothy Boring Harold Bost The Bostwick Family Waldo and Jenny Lynn Bradley The Brinson Family

Danny and Maureen Bryant Mr. and Mrs. Chris Bryson Jerry Buffington Builders Political Action Committee John D. Bulloch, Jr. Ross Burger Swinton Burkhalter James Burton Sam Butler C.W. Matthews Contracting Co., Inc. Cancer Treatment Centers of America Carpet and Rug Institute, Inc. Carter's Royal Dispos-All, Inc. Phillip E. Casey Rayna Casey James Caswell, Jr.

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Chan and Tammy Caudell Frank Cawood CBEYOND INC. PAC Cedars and 29 Center LLC Centene Management Company LLC Alfred and Lynn Chang Dr. and Mrs. Jack Chapman, Jr., MD Chattahoochee Bank of Georgia David and Gail Chester Mr. and Mrs. David Chester Mr. and Mrs. Wm Millard Choate Citigroup, Inc., PAC Clara Cab Company, Inc. The Longstreet Clinic, PC Rep. Michael T. Coan Cobb Healthcare Professionals PAC Coca Cola Bottling Company Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc. Matt and Whitney Coley Comm. For Affordable Workforce Housing Committee to Elect Butch Miller Barry G. Conner Randy Coody Mr. and Mrs. David Cook Terry Cook Barry Jan and Betty Cooley Ben and LaVonne Copeland Cottrell Inc. Tommy Craig Ken and Angela Cronan Crystal Springs Print Works, Inc. Bill Cullinan Carl S. Cummings Phil and Lori DaCosta Davenport Center, Inc. Direct Supply Dish Network Linda and Ken Dobbs DOC PAC John Drillot Louis Dyer, Jr. E.R. Snell Contractor Inc. Envirovac Industrial Environmental Serv William W. Espy Express Scripts Inc Myron and Brandi Faircloth Tommy and Janice Faircloth Farmer's Insurance Exchange Fieldale Farms Poultry, Inc. Lee Ellen Fields Bob and Gwen Fink Mary Flanders Flowers Foods, Inc. Frank D. Foley, III John W. Folsom Foote and Miller Properties LLC Philip Forest Forestar Committee For Responsible Govt Brian Frank Jeff Franklin S.G. Freeman Theresa G. freeman Foster Friess Dr. and Mrs. Tim Fulenwider

Fuller Rehabilitation/

Lee Hunter

Shane and Makayla Neighbors

Independent Living

Hurt, Norton and Associates

New York Life Insurance PAC

Sam and Esther Fullerton

ILA of GA, Inc.

Charlie Newton

AIA-SEINSPAC GA

J C H Properties LLC

Joseph Newton

Gainesville Milling Company

J Franklin Burns PC

J. Michael Nixon

Miles Gammage

J. L. Morgan Co., Inc.

Northeast Georgia Heart

Dr. and Mrs. John W. Garland, III Jake Martin and Son

Center PC

Mr. and Mrs. Dallas F. Gay

Contractors, Inc.

William L. Norton, Jr.

General Electric Company

Jer Nan Properties LLC

McKee Nunnally

Generic Pharmaceutical

John Deere PAC

Daniel Oleary

Association

Thomas Johns

Edward O'Leary

Georgia 360 LLC

The Johnson Family

Patricia O'Leary

Georgia Alliance of Comm

Wade Johnson

Orkin and Associates

Hospitals, Inc.

The Jolley Family

J Noel Osteen

Georgia Association of Realtors George D. Jones

John and Mary Padgett

Georgia Bankers Association PAC Wendy Kahn

John H. Parker, Jr.

Georgia Better Government Fund Betty Rae Kaiser

Freddie and Regina Parris

Georgia Chiropractic Assoc. PAC, Keefe Supply Company

Gary and Anna Paulk

Inc.

Fred R. Keith, Jr.

Pecos, Inc.

Georgia Crown Distributing Co. Samuel B. Kellett

John D. Pezold

Georgia Group LLC

Trey and Amy Kelly

Pfizer PAC

Georgia Ice Houses, LLC

Ashleigh Kenny

Philip Morris Companies, Inc.

Georgia Orthopaedic Society PAC Kindred Healthcare

David Phillips

Georgia-Pacific

Kipper Tool Company

Phoenix Financial Holding,

Georgia Public Strategies, Inc. Mark Kistulinec

Inc.

Georgia Truck PAC

Kool Smiles

Piedmont Public Affairs

Georgia Wholesalers For Better Laurel Baye Allied Health

Pine Willows Health Care, Inc.

Govt

Resources LLC

Pittman Construction Co

GHCA/GAPA PAC

Laurel Baye Healthcare of SC LLC Pollard Lumber Co., Inc.

James F. Gingrey, Jr.

Jamie Lawrence

Joe Porter

Mike and Kay Godwin

LHR Farms, Inc.

PPI, Inc.

GphA PAC, Inc.

Life of Georgia Credit Reinsurance PPP Auto Club

GPhS AIP

LTD

Michael Pridemore

Bill and Judy Grammer

LogistiCare Solutions, LLC

Mebane Pruitt

Dr. Alexander Gross

Jeff Lorberbaum

Nancy Pruitt

The Loose Group

Thomas M Lowe, III

Pruitt Corporation

GSA PAC Committee for

Mr. and Mrs. James D. Magnus Pull-a-Part LLC

Mr. and Mrs. W.L. Hall

Diane Magnus

Carolyn Ragan

Lydia J. Hames

Majors Management LLC

Red Rooster Leadership PAC

Nathanial Hansford

Paul A. Maney

Rent-A-Center

Harbin Clinic State PAC, Inc.

Mansfield Oil Company

Charles and Catherine Rice

Gerry Harkins

Mar-Jac Poultry, Inc

Richard G. Bennett, Jr. MD

Cameron Harrelson

Todd Markle

PC

Kevin and Melanie Harris

Colin and Elizabeth Martin

Michael Roberts

Sandy Harris

Jeffrey Martin

Richard and Christine Roland

Jadie Hatcher

Marvin Hewatt Properties, Inc. Rossie and Margie Ross

Carrie Hatfield

Mashburn Equipment LLC

Donnie H. Russell

Rosalyn Hatfield

Bob Matthews

Ken Russell

Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Hawthorne John W. McCann

Ryan, Inc. Georgia PAC

William F. Hawthorne, Jr.

John McCann

J. E. Rycroft

HCR ManorCare

McKenna, Long and Aldridge

Ben and Julie Satterfield

Health Management Assoc. Inc. McKibbon Hotel Group, Inc.

Savannah Distributing Co. Inc

Health Management LLC

William D. McKnight

Savaseniorcare Admin SVC

Health Services Centers, Inc.

Linda McWhorter

Todd A. Schuster

Bebe Heiskell

Medallion Management

Harris Schwartzberg

Bill and Connie Herringdine

Kenneth Mellinger

Julian Sconyers

Benny Hewett

MidCountry Financial Corp

Select Management

Hewett Properties

Cecil Terrell Miller

Resources, LLC

Buddy Hill

Margaret Milner

Jerry and Kathy Shearin

Dr. J.C. Hines

Milton Martin Honda

Andrew and Sheila Shelton

Hazel Hines

Mincey Marble Manufacturing, Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Sheppard

Ben Hinson

Inc.

Sheppard Holding, Inc.

William F. Hodges

Rufus Montgomery, Jr.

Dean Shuford

Holland and Knight

Ronald and Deborah Moon

John G. Shuman

Jeff and Cindi Holly

Moss Robertson Automotive

Shuman Produce, Inc.

Home Depot USA, Inc

Group

Brian Skibicki

Bob and Dottie Honea

Robert F. Mullins

Eugene and Amanda Slack III

HOS PAC

Ben Mundy

Sleeveco, Inc.

Hosea Properties, Inc.

Charles Myers

James O. Smith

Jeff and Holly Hunt

NCPA Legal Legislative Fund Russell Smith

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Scott and Melanie Smith

Jennifer Tarbutton

United Distributors, Inc.

Joe and Martha Solomon

Telecom Solutions, Inc.

United Health Services

Magdolna and Robert Solyomvari Teva Pharmaceuticals

Brandon Ursrey

John D. Sours

The Carpet and Rug Institute, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Usry

Southern Woods Plantation, Inc. The GEO Group, Inc.

Stacey Van Allen Leebern

Wendell Starke

The Travelers Indemnity Company Harvey and Catherine Vinson

Stephen Green Properties

Theragenics Corporation

Vision For Tomorrow Fund

Mitchell Stephens

Harry and Gail Thompson

Beth and Gary Vowell

Stephens Rock and Dirt, Inc.

TIS Insurance Services, Inc.

Allen and Jeanette Waddell

Mr. and Mrs. James E. Stephenson TitleMax Savannah

WAL* PAC

Keith and Cheryl Stone

Troutman Sanders LLP

J.A. Walters

SummerHill

Dwayne and Connie Turner

Walters Acceptance Corporation

Sun Healthcare PAC

Turner Broadcasting System

Richard and Lyn Ward

Sunbelt Structures, Inc.

U.S. Auto Finance, Inc.

Larry and Jackie Warnock

SunTrust Bank

U.S. Auto Sales, Inc.

Waste Management

Synovus Financial Corp.

UC, LLC

Don Waters

Helen B. Tarbutton

Dr. William D. Underwood

Watson Laboratories, Inc.

WellCare of Georgia, Inc. Wells Capital Westbury Enterprises, Inc. Thomas W. wheeler, Jr. WHI, Inc. Raymon White Wholesale Distr For Good Government Wildwood Farms LLC Lawrence Williams Michael Williams Virgil Williams Stone and Jean Workman Workplace Injury Network PAC Charles Wyatt Howard Young Stephen Young

Casey Cagle Lieutenant Governor Of Georgia

My Fellow Georgians,

It is a pleasure to welcome you to today's Inaugural festivities and to celebrate Georgia with you.

We began this journey together four years ago and today we start the next chapter. I am honored to be surrounded by family and friends as we take an oath to serve our state for another term. Nita and I can't adequately thank you for the trust you've placed in us and we pledge to work every day to make you proud.

Our state is facing serious challenges. Yet we also have tremendous opportunities ahead if we're willing to make the difficult decisions and wise investments today that will lead us to an even brighter tomorrow.

These choices won't always be easy, but nothing of value comes without hard work and great sacrifice. The time is now for leaders to rise, to meet these challenges head on and to turn our state toward a prosperous future.

Today we celebrate, but tomorrow the hard work continues the hard work of giving our children access to the education they need to compete in the 21st Century global economy, the hard work of making Georgia the most economically viable state in which to do business, the hard work of taking care of the truly needy among us.

Thank you again for being here and for the honor of serving as your Lt. Governor. Together, let's lead Georgia to an even brighter tomorrow.

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Sincerely,

/s/ Casey Cagle Lt. Governor Casey Cagle

Georgia State Senate

John Albers Don Balfour Charlie Bethel Robert Brown John Bulloch Gloria Butler Jim Butterworth Jason Carter Buddy Carter Ronnie Chance Bill Cowsert John Crosby Gail Davenport Hardie Davis Vincent Fort Frank Ginn Greg Goggans Tim Golden

Steve Gooch Johnny Grant Bill Hamrick Ed Harbison Bill Heath Steve Henson Judson Hill Jack Hill George Hooks Bill Jackson Lester Jackson Donzella James Rick Jeffares Emanuel Jones William Ligon Barry Loudermilk Joshua McKoon Fran Millar Butch Miller

Jeff Mullis Jack Murphy Nan Orrock Ronald Ramsey, Sr. Chip Rogers Mitch Seabaugh Valencia Seay David Shafer Freddie Powell Sims Cecil Staton Jesse Stone Doug Stoner Horacena Tate Steve Thompson Curt Thompson Lindsey Tippins Ross Tolleson Renee Unterman Tommie Williams

Georgia House of Representatives

Greetings,

Today we celebrate a new beginning in our state's history. At the same time, I want to commend those who leave office today for their service to the state of Georgia. Public service is truly a rewarding experience, but also one of great sacrifice. For your efforts, we owe you a tremendous debt of gratitude.

For those who are being sworn in today, we all know that many challenges await us. I believe that the people of Georgia have chosen their elected representation well and that together we are ready to build a greater future for our state.

As the 2011 session begins, I look forward to serving with Governor Deal, Lieutenant Governor Cagle, members of the legislature and each one being sworn in today as we continue on our path of progress as a state. I truly believe that Georgia has a bright future

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and our best days are ahead. I am grateful for your trust and the opportunity to continue serving you.

Sincerely,

David Ralston, Speaker of the House Georgia House of Representatives

Georgia House of Representatives

Roberta Abdul-Salaam Stacey Abrams Stephen Allison Amos Amerson Lee Anderson Kathy Ashe Alex Atwood Rick Austin Glenn Baker Paul Battles Timothy Bearden Sharon Beasley-Teague Simone Bell Tommy Benton Ellis Black Paulette Braddock Buzz Brockway Tyrone Brooks Roger Bruce Bob Bryant Debbie Buckner Jon Burns Charlice Byrd Amy Carter David Casas Mickey Channell Mike Cheokas Josh Clark Valerie Clark Brooks Coleman Doug Collins Kevin Cooke Christian Coomer Sharon Cooper Rick Crawford Steve Davis Dee Dawkins-Haigler Katie Dempsey Pam Dickerson

Tom Dickson Elly Dobbs Matt Dollar Karla Drenner Mike Dudgeon Winfred Dukes Delvis Dutton Earl Ehrhart Terry England Bubber Epps Stacey Evans Hugh Floyd Virgil Fludd Bobby Franklin Gloria Frazier Carol Fullerton Pat Gardner Harry Geisinger Rich Golick Craig Gordon Gerald Greene Mark Hamilton Bob Hanner Ben Harbin Michael Harden Buddy Harden Brett Harrell Matt Hatchett Mark Hatfield Keith Heard Joe Heckstall Bill Hembree Michele Henson Calvin Hill Scott Holcomb Susan Holmes Doug Holt Billy Horne Penny Houston

Wayne Howard Hank Huckaby Helen "Sistie" Hudson Carolyn Hugley Mack Jackson Mike Jacobs Lynmore James Rick Jasperse Sean Jerguson Terry Johnson Jan Jones Sheila Jones Darryl Jordan Margaret Kaiser Dar'shun Kendrick Rusty Kidd David Knight Roger Lane Edward Lindsey Ralph Long David Lucas Billy Maddox Gene Maddox Judy Manning Pete Marin Chuck Martin Barbara Massey Reece Howard Maxwell Rahn Mayo Tony McBrayer Tom McCall Doug McKillip John Meadows James Mills Billy Mitchell Alisha Thomas Morgan Greg Morris Howard Mosby Quincy Murphy

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Jay Neal Yasmin Neal Randy Nix Larry O'Neal Mary Margaret Oliver B.J. Pak Elena Parent Butch Parrish Don Parsons Allen Peake Alan Powell Jay Powell Jimmy Pruett Ann Purcell Matt Ramsey Nikki Randall Tom Rice Lynne Riley Jay Roberts Carl Rogers

Ed Rynders Martin Scott Sandra Scott Ed Setzler Jason Shaw Donna Sheldon Barbara Sims Chuck Sims Lynn Smith Kip Smith Richard Smith Tommy Smith Earnest Smith Calvin Smyre Jason Spencer Ron Stephens Mickey Stephens Pam Stephenson Stephanie Stuckey Benfield Willie Talton

Jan Tankersley Tom Taylor Darlene Taylor Rashad Taylor Sam Teasley Brian Thomas Gloria Bromell Tinubu Carl Von Epps Len Walker Ben Watson Andy Welch Tom Weldon David Wilkerson Joe Wilkerson Wendell Willard Roger Williams Earnest "Coach" Williams Al Williams Bruce Williamson John Yates

Inaugural Program Georgia State Capitol Monday, January 10, 2011
2:00 pm

Pre-Ceremony
Georgia on My Mind Joint Session Call to Order
Presentation of Colors The National Anthem
Invocation
Delivery of the Great Seal Administration of
Oath of Office to the Governor 19-Gun Salute

116th Army Band Georgia Army National Guard Sgt. 1st Class Everett Yeckley, Presiding Officer Katie Deal The Speaker of the House, David Ralston The Georgia State Patrol Honor Guard Sgt. Richard M. Scarlett Maneuver Center of Excellence Band Ft. Benning, Georgia Dr. William Coates, Jr. Senior Pastor, First Baptist Gainesville Secretary of State Brian Kemp
Georgia National Guard

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Administration of Oath of Office to Governor Nathan Deal The Lieutenant Governor

Inaugural Remarks Lt. Governor Casey Cagle

Administration of Oath of Office to Constitutional Officers

Secretary of State Brian Kemp Attorney General-Elect Sam Olens Agriculture Commissioner-Elect Gary Black Insurance Commissioner-Elect Ralph Hudgens State School Superintendent-Elect John Barge Labor Commissioner-Elect Mark Butler

To God Be The Glory (My Tribute) Timothy Miller, Soloist, Atlanta Opera

Inaugural Address Governor Nathan Deal

God Bless America Chris Wright

Benediction The Most Reverend Wilton D. Gregory The Archbishop of Atlanta

Dissolution of Joint Session Lt. Governor Casey Cagle of Legislature

The Oath of Office

"I do Solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the office of Governor of the State of Georgia and will, to the best of my ability, preserve, protect, and defend the
Constitution thereof and the Constitution of the United States."

Inaugural Benefactors

Admiral Life Insurance Company of America Aflac Aggregates USA AGL Resources AirTran Airways, Inc. Alex Gregory Allan Vigil Ford Lincoln Mercury Altria AMB Group, LLC American Software, Inc. Andy Scherffius Ann Margaret Perkins APAC Midsouth Inc. Associated Builders and Contractors of GA PAC

Associated General Contractors AT&T Atlanta and Georgia Apartment Associations Atlantic American Ben B. Philips, PC Ben Hall Bennie Hewett Bernard Marcus Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia Bob & Dixie Kinard Bob & Maxine Burton Bob Hathcer BPAC Builders Political Action Committee

Brooke Tiner Brooks Law Firm Bruce A. Hagen, Attorney at Law Bryan Cave, LLP C. Andrew Childers C. Jeffrey Kaufman C.W. Matthews Contracting Co., Inc. Cadillac Jack Capital Health Management, Inc. Cash, Krugler & Fredericks, LLC Charter Communications Deyanna Jones

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Chuck McMullen, Piedmont Public Affairs CIGNA Cisco Systems, Inc. Civil Justice PAC, Inc. Clark & Smith Law Firm LLC Clay Fuller Coca-Cola Comcast, Michael Wall Committee for Responsible Govt of Temple-Inland Inc. CompuCredit Corrections Corporation of America David Kahn Deal for Governor Delta Air Lines, Inc. Dennis Cathey DIRECTV Douglas F. Aholt Dwight Davis R.R. Snell Contractor, Inc Earl Howard Young Eli Lilly and Company Equifax Eric Hertz Ernest Kaufmann Eugene Clark Fiserv. ForestPAC-GFA Franklin Burns Fried Rogers Goldberg LLC Gainesville Milling Company General Building Maintenance Geoffrey L. Anderson George Fryhofer George Snelling, M.D. Georgia Association of Convenience Stores Georgia Association of Realtors PAC Georgia Automobile Dealers Association Georgia Bankers Association Georgia Beer Wholesalers Association Georgia Better Government Fund

Georgia Beverage Association Georgia Chamber of Commerce Georgia Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics Georgia Chemistry Council Georgia Chiropractic Association Georgia Construction Aggregate Association Georgia Crown Distributing Company Georgia Dental Association PAC Georgia Electric Membership Corp. Georgia Health Care Association Georgia Highway Contractors Assn; Inc. Georgia Hospital Association Georgia Ice Houses, LLC Georgia Mining Association Georgia Natural Gas Georgia Oilmen's Association Georgia Optometric Association Georgia Pharmacy Association Georgia Power Company Georgia Production Partnership Georgia Transmission Georgia Trial Lawyers Association GeorgiaLink Public Affairs Group Gerald Moore, Esquire GTECH Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce Harold M. Anderson Harry & Connie Propes HCA Georgia PAC Henry Spiegel Milling LLP Hewlett Packard Company Honeywell Hyatt & Hyatt PC

J. Franklin Burns, PC J.C. Huizenga Jack Frost Jackson EMC James Gingrey James S. Balloun Jason B. Branch, PC Jennifer McMullen, UnitedHealth Care Jerry Lane Jerry Usry Jessie Petrea Jim Borders Joe Tanner & Associates Joel Wooten John & Karole Lloyd John Brock John Sundstrom Johnson & Johnson Jones, Osteen & Jones Kenneth E. Boring Kim and Mark V. smith King & Spalding LLP Koch Industries, Inc. Kraft Foods Leigh Martin May Lloyd Hoffspiegel, Attorney at Law Lockheed Martin Magellan Health Services Malone Law Office PC Mar-Jac Poultry, Inc Mark & Beth Sanders Mark & Kathy Zamora Mark and Beth Sanders Martin Miller Mathews & Maxwell, Inc. McGuire Woods McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP Mechanical Contractor Associations Mediacom Sally Bloom Melvin Weaver Consulting, LLC Michael L. Neff, Esquire Michael Sullivan, Finch McCranie LLP Miles Cook Monge & Associates Moraitakis & Kushel, LLP

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National Distributing Company National Federation of Independent Businesses NCR Corporation Neal Law Office Norfolk Southern Corporation Oglethorpe Power Oscar Persons Packaging Corporation of America Paul Maney Peach Holdings Peach State health Plan/Centene Peachford BHS of Atlanta Perimeter Community Improvement District Pfizer, Inc. Pine Leaf Investments Pope and Howard PC R.P. Communications R. Timothy Morrison Ragland & Jones LLP Rahim Gul, M.D. Reed Elsevier Richard Mitchell Robert K. Finnell PC Robert S. Jepson Robin Frazer Clark, PC RR Donnelley Rufus Montgomery Sam Holmes

Select Management Resources, LLC Slappey & Sadd LLC Specialized Title Services Specialty Contractors Coalition Sprint State Farm Insurance State Mutual Insurance Stephen J. Hodges, PC Stephen T. Young Stephens MDS LP Steve Adams Stone PAC Sunovion SunTrust Tarek Takieddin Tate Law Group, LLC Taz L. Anderson Tenet Healthcare Corporation The Ausband Firm The Carpet & Rug Institute The Geo Group, Inc. The Home Depot The Hospital Corporation of America The Mabrey Firm PC The Orlando Firm, PC TitleMax Toliver & gainer, LLP Tom Harrold, Miller & Martin LLC Tom M. Phillips Oil Company Transurban USA Inc.

TSYS Turner Broadcasting United Distributors, Inc. United health Services of Georgia PAC Universal Health Services, Inc. University of Phoenix UPS Virginia & Gerald Davidson Volkert Law Firm Vulcan Materials Co. W. David Campbell Warshauer Law Group, PC Watkins, Lourie, Roll & Chance Wayne Grant PC Wellcare of Georgia, Inc. Wesley Langdale Wesley Smith Westbury Enterprises, Inc. Westmoreland Patterson Moseley & Hinson, LLP Weyerhaeuser Willard and Teresa Lasseter William C. Head William D. Young William D. Young, Jr. William Hodges William P. Langdale, III Williams Companies, Inc. Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of Georgia Workplace Injury Network PAC, Inc.

Inaugural Staff

Rebecca Cummiskey, Executive Director

Harris Blackwood, Director of Communications

Jeremy Collins, Deputy Executive Director

Leigh Ann Gillis, Senior Advisor

Lavin Gartland, Director of Protocol
Edens Davis, Director of Production

Ashlee Aurandt Sean Casey David Dove

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Brett Grayson

Dan Regenstein

William Head Hayley Howell
Matt Ogles
Cheryl Prater

Ben Stowers Josh Turner David Werner

The Governor and Mrs. Deal extend their appreciation and thanks to the Inaugural Committee, including the hundreds of volunteers, contributors, and staff, whose hard work made the Inauguration possible.

"Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them
to do the same." Ronald Reagan

"Let each become all that he was created capable of being." Thomas Carlyle

The following inaugural address was delivered by His Excellency, Governor Nathan Deal:

Lt. Governor Cagle, Speaker Ralston, Governor Perdue, Members of the General Assembly, Members of our Congressional Delegation, Members of the Judiciary, Members of the Consular Corps, my fellow Georgians:

On this second week of the second decade of the 21st Century, my wife Sandra and I enter the service of our native state with excited expectancy, sincere humility and unwavering resolve.

As we stand here in this beautiful Capitol building, I recall my first visit here as a fifth grade student at Sandersville Elementary School. Our class rode the Nancy Hanks train to Atlanta and visited here and the Cyclorama. For many of us it was our first train ride and our first visit to our Capitol city.

Much has changed in the more than a half century since my first visit here, but my sense of awe and appreciation of our history has not. The historic journey on the road of selfgovernment which our nation and state embarked upon almost two and one half centuries ago has taken us through the battlefields of Revolution, Civil War and World Wars.

Throughout this "Experiment in Democracy," there has been a healthy skepticism by "We the People" about the role of government which we have "ordained and established." The

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lingering pain of this "Great Recession" in which we are still engulfed has underscored the urgency of re-examining the role of government in our lives.
The evolution of society has infringed on much of the elbow room our ancestors enjoyed and government has been asked to regulate our actions as we bump into each other in our frantic search for success. In times of economic prosperity, we often ignore the costs and inconvenience of governmental paternalism. But in times such as these, with more than one of every ten of our employable citizens out of work, we must justify every cent that government extracts from our economy. Therefore, we must concentrate our attention and our resources on the core responsibilities of government.
Our State Constitution provides that "Government is instituted for the protection, security, and benefit of the people..." (Article 1, Section 2, Paragraph 2). Keeping our citizens safe, therefore, is one of state government's primary responsibilities. The challenge is great. Presently, one out of every thirteen Georgia residents is under some form of correctional control. It cost about Three Million Dollars per day to operate our Department of Corrections. And yet, every day criminals continue to inflict violence on our citizens and an alarming number of perpetrators are juveniles.
College students should be concerned about their grades not whether they are going to be mugged on their way home from class. Visitors to our cities should be treated as welcomed guests and protected. Families should not live in fear of gang violence and drive-by shootings. But most of all, our dedicated law enforcement officers must not be targets for criminals. Anyone who harms one of them harms us all, for they embody the Constitutional mandate that government provide us with protection and security.
Breaking the culture of crime and violence is not a task for law enforcement officials alone. Parents must assume more responsibility for their children. Communities must marshal their collective wills; civic and religious organizations must use their influence to set the tone for expected behavior.
For violent and repeat offenders, we will make you pay for your crimes. For other offenders who want to change their lives, we will provide the opportunity to do so with Day Reporting Centers, Drug, DUI and Mental Health Courts and expanded probation and treatment options. As a State, we cannot afford to have so many of our citizens waste their lives because of addictions. It is draining our State Treasury and depleting our workforce.
As Governor I call on local elected officials, Sheriffs and local law enforcement personnel to work with me and State law enforcement officers to break this cycle of crime that threatens the security of all law abiding citizens.

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One of the other core responsibilities of State government is the education of our children. This is an undertaking that has been the primary focus of several of my predecessors in this office. Despite their best efforts and that of dedicated teachers and educators all across our state, our public education system in grades K through 12 has failed to make the progress we need. This failure is a stain on our efforts to recruit businesses to our State and is a contributing factor in the frightening crime statistics previously mentioned. High dropout rates and low graduation percentages are incompatible with the future I envision for Georgia.
We are blessed with many schools that are producing excellent results and it is their example which we should attempt to replicate all across the state. We are also blessed with dedicated teachers and principals who work very hard to improve the lives of the young people they teach. In addition, we have many support staff and dedicated parents who are an important part of our education system. I thank them for their service and encourage them in these difficult economic times. I will do my best to reward their efforts.
Improving public education is not just the responsibility of educators. Therefore, I call on all Georgians to rededicate themselves to the improvement of education. I ask parents to read to their young children and cooperate with teachers so that educational excellence is a family goal. I ask teachers and educators to recommit themselves to their profession and be willing to embrace new ideas. I ask local school boards to listen to the opinions of parents and teachers as they adopt education policies. And I ask the members of the General Assembly and our State School Board to work with me to restore discipline in our schools, eliminate bureaucratic nonsense, adopt fair funding mechanisms and reward quality and excellence. If we do these things, we will convey the magic of learning to our children and restore the joy of teaching to our educators.
One of the bright stars of education in our State is the HOPE Program. This initiative of Former Governor Zell Miller has greatly enhanced the Pre-K, Technical College and College and University opportunities for our young people. As the scope of these programs has expanded and as the number of participants has increased, the financial reserves are being rapidly depleted. I am dedicated to honoring the promise that has been made to our students through HOPE and will work with the General Assembly to tailor the program to the financial realities we face today. I was not elected to make easy decisions, but difficult ones. In this legislative session we will save the HOPE for future generations.
Another core responsibility of State Government is transportation. With an expansive land mass that is populated by one large metropolitan area, several medium-sized municipalities, and many smaller cities and rural counties, our transportation needs are very diverse. With our ports at Savannah and Brunswick, we are part of an expanding international trade community. We will do our part to deepen the Savannah port in order

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to accommodate the larger vessels that will soon pass through the Panama Canal. But we must do more. Our rail capacity and cargo routes must be improved and expanded. We must not miss this opportunity to provide jobs for Georgians.
Highway congestion, especially in the Greater Atlanta area is a deterrent to job growth in the region. If we do not solve this problem soon, we will lose the businesses who want to expand or locate in our State. I am dedicated to working with all elements of government to improve our transportation system and I call on all Georgians to join us. We must put aside some of the regional differences of the past and work for the common good of our State.
As our State continues to grow, the demand for water has likewise increased. As Governor, I will continue to pursue negotiations with Alabama and Florida to reach a resolution of the long standing dispute over the use of water in our Federal reservoirs and our major rivers. We will develop regional reservoirs and continue our conservation efforts. We have been blessed with abundant water resources and we must use them wisely.
Georgia cannot achieve its potential if its people are not healthy. As Governor, I will resist the efforts of the Federal Government to mandate its solutions on our people, our businesses and our State government. We will do our part to provide healthcare to our most vulnerable citizens, but government cannot make or keep us healthy. The primary responsibility for good health rests with individuals and families. We can help cultivate a culture of wellness in our educational programs and offer incentives in Medicaid and the State Health Insurance Program, but it is only individuals and families that can make healthy lifestyle choices.
There are many other functions of our State Government, but I consider these to be the most important. Each in its own way is a part of the greatest challenge we face, the creation of jobs for our citizens. If we make Georgia the best place in the country to live, learn and work, businesses will grow and expand and we will achieve real prosperity. That is my goal and the actions of my administration will always be focused on it.
So today as we embark on this journey to lead our State forward, I call on all Georgians to assume responsibility for themselves and their family. I call on communities and civic and religious organizations to continue and expand their efforts to serve the needs of people in their area. State government cannot and should not be expected to provide for us what we can provide for ourselves.
Let us refocus State Government on its core responsibilities and relieve our taxpayers of the burden of unnecessary programs. Let us be frugal and wise. Let us restore the confidence of our citizens in a government that is limited and efficient. Together let us make Georgia the brightest star in the constellation of these United States.

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May God bless you and our great State of Georgia.
The Joint Session was dissolved.
The Speaker called the House to order.
The following Resolution of the House was read and adopted:
HR 24. By Representative O`Neal of the 146th
A RESOLUTION
Relative to adjournment; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the General Assembly shall adjourn at the close of the legislative day on Monday, January 10, 2011, and shall reconvene at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, January 12, 2011.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that for the duration of the remainder of the 2011 session of the General Assembly until its 40th day, unless otherwise provided by resolution of the General Assembly, the General Assembly shall adjourn at 5:00 P.M. on each Friday on which the General Assembly is in session and shall reconvene on the Monday next following.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, as authorized by Code Section 28-1-2, the hour for convening the Senate on each such Monday may be as ordered by the Senate; and the hour for convening the House on each such Monday may be as ordered by the House.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, A.M., Wednesday, January 12, 2011.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Second Legislative Day
The House met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock, A.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.
The following oath of office was administered on January 11, 2011, to Representative-elect Geisinger of the 48th by Tom Campbell, Judge, Superior Court, Atlanta Judicial Circuit.
"I do hereby solemnly swear or affirm that I will support the Constitution of this State and of the United States and, on all questions and measures which may come before me, I will so conduct myself, as will, in my judgment, be most conducive to the interests and prosperity of this state.
I further swear or affirm that I am not the holder of any unaccounted for public money due this state or any political subdivision or authority thereof, that I am not the holder of any office of trust under the government of the United States, any other state, or any foreign state, that I have been a resident of my district for the time required by the Constitution and the laws of this state, and that I am otherwise qualified to hold said office according to the Constitution and laws of Georgia.
SO HELP ME GOD.
LOYALTY OATH
I am a citizen of the State of Georgia and a member of the General Assembly and the recipient of public funds for services rendered as such officer and I do hereby solemnly swear and affirm that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of Georgia.
SO HELP ME GOD."
The following oath of office was administered to Representatives-elect Johnson of the 37th, Morgan of the 39th, Heckstall of the 62nd, Smith of the 70th, Oliver of the 83rd, Benfield of the 85th, Mosby of the 90th, Marin of the 96th, Floyd of the 99th, Holt of the 112th, Hudson of the 124th, Epps of the 128th, and Talton of the 145th by Robert M. Crawford, Judge, Superior Court, Griffin Judicial Circuit.

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"I do hereby solemnly swear or affirm that I will support the Constitution of this State and of the United States and, on all questions and measures which may come before me, I will so conduct myself, as will, in my judgment, be most conducive to the interests and prosperity of this state.
I further swear or affirm that I am not the holder of any unaccounted for public money due this state or any political subdivision or authority thereof, that I am not the holder of any office of trust under the government of the United States, any other state, or any foreign state, that I have been a resident of my district for the time required by the Constitution and the laws of this state, and that I am otherwise qualified to hold said office according to the Constitution and laws of Georgia.
SO HELP ME GOD.
LOYALTY OATH
I am a citizen of the State of Georgia and a member of the General Assembly and the recipient of public funds for services rendered as such officer and I do hereby solemnly swear and affirm that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of Georgia.
SO HELP ME GOD."
The Speaker announced the House in recess until 1:00 o'clock, this afternoon.

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AFTERNOON SESSION

The Speaker called the House to order.

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

E Abdul-Salaam Abrams Allison Amerson Anderson Ashe Atwood Baker Battles Bearden
E Beasley-Teague E Bell
Benfield Benton Black Braddock Brockway Bryant Buckner Burns Carter E Casas Channell Cheokas Clark, J Clark, V Collins Cooke Coomer Cooper Davis Dempsey

Dickerson Dickson E Dobbs Dollar Drenner Dudgeon Dutton England E Epps, C Epps, J Evans Floyd Fludd Franklin Frazier Fullerton Geisinger Gordon Greene Hamilton Hanner Harbin Harden, B Harden, M Harrell Hatchett Hatfield Heard Heckstall Hembree Henson Hill

Holmes Holt Horne Houston Howard Huckaby E Hudson Hugley Jackson Jacobs James Jasperse Jerguson E Johnson Jones, J E Jones, S Jordan Kaiser Kidd Knight Lane Lindsey Lucas Maddox, B Maddox, G Manning Marin Martin Maxwell Mayo McBrayer McKillip

Meadows Mills Mitchell Morgan Morris Mosby Murphy Neal, J Neal, Y Nix Oliver O'Neal Pak Parent Parrish Parsons Peake Powell, A Powell, J Pruett Purcell Ramsey Reece E Rice Riley Roberts Rogers Rynders E Scott, M Scott, S Setzler

Shaw Sheldon Sims, B Sims, C Smith, E Smith, K Smith, L Smith, R E Smith, T Spencer Stephens, M Talton Tankersley Taylor, D Taylor, R Taylor, T Teasley Thomas Tinubu Watson Welch Weldon Wilkerson Wilkinson Willard Williams, A Williams, E Williams, R Williamson Yates Ralston, Speaker

The following members were off the floor of the House when the roll was called:

Representatives Austin of the 10th, Bruce of the 64th, Crawford of the 16th, DawkinsHaigler of the 93rd, Gardner of the 57th, Golick of the 34th, Holcomb of the 82nd, Kendrick of the 94th, Long of the 61st, Smyre of the 132nd, Stephens of the 164th, and Stephenson of the 92nd.

They wished to be recorded as present.

Due to a mechanical malfunction, Representative Randall of the 138th was not recorded on the attendance roll call. She wished to be recorded as present.

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Prayer was offered by Representative Jay Neal, District 1, LaFayette, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Sims of the 169th, Chairman of the Committee on Information and Audits, reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day had been read and found to be correct.
By unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.
The following communications were received:
Jan. 12, 2011
To Whom It May Concern:
I, Rep. Willie Talton, was not present Monday the 10th, the beginning of the Session, because of weather. I would like to be excused.
Thanks,
/s/ Willie Talton
Jan. 12, 2011
To Whom It May Concern:
Due to the unsafe weather and road conditions, I was unable to attend the swearing-in ceremony on Monday, January 10, 2011. May I be excused on that day.
Thanks,
/s/ Pedro Marin HD 96

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House of Representatives State Capitol, Room 416 Atlanta, Georgia 30334
January 12, 2011
Mr. Robby Rivers Clerk, House of Representatives 309 State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Dear Mr. Clerk,
I was unable to attend the legislative session today because of hazardous ice and snow conditions on the roads from my home to the Capitol. Please excuse me from today's session day and record this in the House Journal.
Very truly yours,
/s/ Brooks P. Coleman, Jr.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 1. By Representative Franklin of the 43rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated so as to provide that prenatal murder shall be unlawful in all events and to remove numerous references to such procedures; to amend Title 16, relating to crimes and offenses, so as to make certain findings of fact; to define certain terms; to provide that any prenatal murder shall be unlawful; to provide a penalty; to repeal certain exceptions to certain offenses; to provide for severability; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 2. By Representative Franklin of the 43rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to agriculture, so as to provide a short title; to preempt certain local ordinances relating to production of agricultural or farm products; to protect the right to

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grow food crops and raise small animals on private property so long as such crops and animals are used for human consumption by the occupants, gardeners, or raisers and their households and not for commercial purposes; to define a term; to provide for effect on certain private agreements and causes of action; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 3. By Representative Franklin of the 43rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to banking and finance, so as provide a short title; to provide legislative findings; to define certain terms; to require any bank or lending institution serving as a depository for the state or any department or agency of the state to offer and to accept gold and silver coin for deposit; to amend Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, so as to provide legislative findings; to define certain terms; to require the exclusive use of gold and silver coin as tender in payment of debts by or to the state; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Banks & Banking.
HB 4. By Representative Franklin of the 43rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the General Assembly, so as to create the Joint Committee on Repeals; to provide a short title; to provide legislative findings; to provide for membership; to provide for duties; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 5. By Representative Franklin of the 43rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to offenses against public order and safety, so as to provide a short title; to provide for legislative intent; to repeal Article 4, relating to dangerous instrumentalities and practices, in its entirety; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 6. By Representative Franklin of the 43rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a short title; to amend Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to emergency powers of the Governor, so as to repeal the power of the Governor to suspend or limit the sale or transportation of firearms during times of emergency; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 7. By Representative Franklin of the 43rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to repeal Chapter 5, relating to drivers' licenses; provide for a short title; to report the findings of the General Assembly regarding the constitutionality of certain laws relating to drivers' licenses; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.
HB 8. By Representative Franklin of the 43rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to wiretapping, eavesdropping, surveillance, and related offenses, so as to provide a short title; to prohibit certain forms of surveillance without search warrants; to provide for exceptions; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 9. By Representative Franklin of the 43rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a short title; to make findings of fact; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 4 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to the arrest of persons, so as to provide that the use of forced entry in the execution of a search warrant is prohibited; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to searches with warrants, so as to provide

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that the use of forced entry in the execution of a search warrant is prohibited; to provide for penalties; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 10. By Representative Franklin of the 43rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 60 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to counties and municipal corporations, so as to provide a short title; to provide that no local governing authority shall prohibit the construction of a fence between properties of a sufficient height to prevent a person at the highest point of observation in one residence to observe activity within an adjacent property; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 11. By Representative Franklin of the 43rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a short title; to amend Chapter 12 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to control of hazardous conditions, preventable diseases, and metabolic disorders, so as to repeal requirements for mandatory vaccination; to amend Chapter 3 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to emergency management, so as to repeal the authority of the Governor to issue mandatory vaccination orders; to prohibit the quarantine of persons solely for failure to submit to and receive voluntary vaccinations; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
HB 12. By Representative Franklin of the 43rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to agriculture, so as to exempt from local regulations certain retail sales of Georgia grown agricultural or farm products directly from the producer to the consumer as food for human consumption; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to standards, adulteration, and misbranding of food, so as to exempt from certain prohibitions and regulation the retail sales of Georgia

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grown agricultural or farm products directly from the producer to the consumer as food for human consumption; to provide a short title; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.
HB 13. By Representative Franklin of the 43rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, so as to repeal Chapter 7, relating to income taxes; to prohibit the levy or collection of income taxes; to provide for applicability; to provide that this Act shall not abate or affect prosecutions, punishments, penalties, administrative proceedings or remedies, or civil actions related to certain violations; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 14. By Representative Franklin of the 43rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 16 and 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to criminal law and criminal procedure, respectively, so as to change the term "victim" to the term "accuser" in the context of a number of statutes making reference to circumstances where there has not yet been a criminal conviction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 15. By Representative Franklin of the 43rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prohibited lobbying practices, so as to provide that no person employed by or under contract with the executive or judicial branch of this state, any political subdivision of this state, or any agency or authority of this state shall be permitted to address any committee or subcommittee of the General Assembly; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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HB 16. By Representative Franklin of the 43rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal provisions of law enacted by the "Georgia Nuclear Energy Financing Act" approved April 21, 2009 (Ga. L. 2009, p. 39); to state legislative findings; to amend Code Section 46-2-25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the procedure for changing any rate, charge, classification, or service, so as to eliminate provisions for a utility to recover from its customers the costs of financing associated with the construction of a nuclear generating plant; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Energy, Utilities & Telecommunications.
HB 17. By Representative Franklin of the 43rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated so as to abolish the Department of Human Services; to repeal Title 49, relating to social services; to provide that references in the Title 49 shall be repealed; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
HB 18. By Representative Franklin of the 43rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 10 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the State Road and Tollway Authority, so as to abolish the State Road and Tollway Authority; to provide for the transfer of certain duties, responsibilities, obligations, and functions to the Department of Transportation; to provide for the disposition of liabilities, assets, and property of the authority; to provide for related matters; to conform statutory references; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HB 19. By Representative Franklin of the 43rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to imposition, rate, computation, and exemptions regarding income taxes, so as to provide that federal reserve banks and branches located in Georgia shall not be exempt

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from state income tax; to provide for legislative findings; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 20. By Representative Franklin of the 43rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, so as to provide for the comprehensive regulation of federal tax funds; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for definitions; to create the federal tax fund panel and provide for its members, operation, powers, and duties; to create the federal tax fund and provide for its operation; to provide for powers, duties, responsibilities, and liabilities of state officials and state taxpayers in connection with the forgoing; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to provide for use of certain funds; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 21. By Representative Franklin of the 43rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to treason and other subversive activities, so as to provide findings of the General Assembly regarding the constitutionality of certain federal laws and other mandates; to provide that any judicial officer, law enforcement officer, agent, or employee of the federal government, any multinational government, any international government, or any global government commits the offense of racketeering by color of law when he or she attempts to enforce any law not recognized as valid; to provide for a short title; to provide for penalties; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 28. By Representatives Heard of the 114th, Hugley of the 133rd and Smyre of the 132nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Community Affairs, so as to create the Martin Luther King, Jr. Advisory Council; to provide for membership on the commission; to provide for terms and duties

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of members; to provide for an annual report; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 29. By Representatives Heard of the 114th, Hugley of the 133rd and Smyre of the 132nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, so as to provide for applicability of Chapter 16, the "Tax Amnesty Program Act," and Chapter 16A, the "Property Tax Amnesty Program Act," to additional amnesty periods; to provide for additional waiver periods; to provide for new duration and applicability periods; to change certain provisions regarding collection costs; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 35. By Representative Franklin of the 43rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding motor vehicles and traffic, so as to provide for a short title; to require property damage or bodily injury or death before citing a person for a violation of any provision in Title 40; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 36. By Representative Franklin of the 43rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, so as to provide a short title; to define certain terms; to abolish civil forfeitures; to provide for the criminal offense of theft under color of law; to provide a penalty; to provide for applicability; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.

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HB 37. By Representative Franklin of the 43rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, so as to provide that political parties shall provide documentation that their candidates in the presidential preference primary meet the qualifications of the United States Constitution to hold the office of President of the United States; to provide that political parties and bodies that have candidates for the offices of President and Vice President shall provide documentation that their candidates meet the qualifications of the United States Constitution to hold the office of President and Vice President of the United States; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 38. By Representative Franklin of the 43rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 50-18-72 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to when public disclosure not required and disclosure of exempting legal authority, so as to require government disclosure of a real estate purchase price under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.
HB 39. By Representatives Benton of the 31st, England of the 108th, McKillip of the 115th and Walker of the 107th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-690.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mandatory education for children between ages six and 16, so as to provide that notice by local school systems to parents relating to unexcused absences may be made by United States mail; to revise provisions relating to content of notice; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
HB 40. By Representatives Benton of the 31st, England of the 108th, Buckner of the 130th and Kaiser of the 59th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a short title; to amend Part 3 of Article 8 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to antifreeze, so as to provide that engine coolant or antifreeze sold

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in this state containing more than 10 percent ethylene glycol shall include denatonium benzoate as an aversive agent to render it unpalatable; to provide for applicability; to provide for a limitation on liability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HR 1. By Representative Franklin of the 43rd:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to abolish and prohibit all state, county, consolidated government, municipal, school district, special district, or any other governmental entity from imposing taxes, fees, and liens on property; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for local option sales and use tax or a flat rate household tax; to provide for applicability of prior tax provisions; to change certain provisions regarding local taxation for education; to change certain provisions regarding special districts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HR 2. By Representative Franklin of the 43rd:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to prohibit the taking of private property through eminent domain; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HR 3. By Representative Franklin of the 43rd:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that no restrictions shall be placed by any government or governmental entity on the use of property within this state; to provide that land use and zoning laws, ordinances, and resolutions shall be prohibited; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
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HR 4. By Representative Franklin of the 43rd:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for standing to bring an action to challenge the constitutionality of a law; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HR 5. By Representative Franklin of the 43rd:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to remove provisions relative to decisions of the Court of Appeals and Supreme Court binding other courts and thereby provide that persons who are not parties to judicial actions shall not be bound by decisions therein; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HR 6. By Representative Franklin of the 43rd:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to remove the power of the Judicial Qualifications Commission to remove and discipline judges; to provide that actions by the commission shall be advisory only; to provide that the power to remove and discipline judges is vested exclusively in the elected General Assembly; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HR 7. By Representative Franklin of the 43rd:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that a person appointed to fill a vacancy in an elective public office shall not be eligible for election to such office in the next election to fill such office; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.

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HR 8. By Representative Franklin of the 43rd:

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to repeal the provision requiring that appropriations to any institution of the University System of Georgia be paid to the board of regents in a lump sum; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HR 20. By Representatives Brockway of the 101st and Dudgeon of the 24th:

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to limit the rate of growth in the state budget, with such limitation based upon changes in the Consumer Price Index and population growth; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HR 23. By Representative Franklin of the 43rd:

A RESOLUTION urging Congress to adopt and submit to the states for ratification an amendment to the United States Constitution relating to the adoption and challenge of laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following resolutions of the Senate and House:

SR 8.

By Senators Williams of the 19th and Rogers of the 21st:
A RESOLUTION to notify the Governor that the General Assembly has convened; and for other purposes.

SR 9. By Senators Williams of the 19th and Rogers of the 21st:

A RESOLUTION relative to adjournment; and for other purposes.

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HR 18. By Representative O`Neal of the 146th:
A RESOLUTION calling a joint session of the House of Representatives and the Senate for the purpose of hearing a message from the Governor; inviting the Justices of the Supreme Court and the Judges of the Court of Appeals to be present at the joint session; and for other purposes.
HR 19. By Representative O`Neal of the 146th:
A RESOLUTION calling a joint session of the House of Representatives and the Senate for the purpose of hearing a message from the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court; and for other purposes.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 21. By Representatives Brockway of the 101st and Dudgeon of the 24th:
A RESOLUTION commending student leaders of the Georgia Institute of Technology and recognizing January 12, 2011, as Georgia Institute of Technology Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 22. By Representatives Benton of the 31st, Mills of the 25th, Rogers of the 26th and Collins of the 27th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Judge Sidney O. Smith, Jr.; and for other purposes.
HR 25. By Representatives Meadows of the 5th and Dickson of the 6th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Woodlawn Elementary School archery team; and for other purposes.
HR 26. By Representative Murphy of the 120th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Corey D. Brown on his selection as pastor of Moses Baptist Church; and for other purposes.
HR 27. By Representatives Smith of the 131st, Greene of the 149th, Rogers of the 26th, Houston of the 170th and Meadows of the 5th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 12, 2011, as Georgia Day and commending Oglethorpe Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution; and for other purposes.

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The following Resolution of the Senate was read:

SR 9.

By Senators Williams of the 19th and Rogers of the 21st

A RESOLUTION

Relative to adjournment; and for other purposes.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the General Assembly shall adjourn at the close of the legislative day on Wednesday, January 12, 2011, and shall reconvene at 10:00 A.M. on Monday, January 24, 2011.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that for the duration of the remainder of the 2011 session of the General Assembly until its 40th day, unless otherwise provided by resolution of the General Assembly, the General Assembly shall adjourn at 5:00 P.M. on each Friday on which the General Assembly is in session and shall reconvene on the Monday next following.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, as authorized by Code Section 28-1-2, the hour for convening the Senate on each such Monday may be as ordered by the Senate; and the hour for convening the House on each such Monday may be as ordered by the House.

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

E Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden E Beasley-Teague E Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway
Brooks E Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickson E Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton
Ehrhart Y England E Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger

Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard
Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson E Johnson Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick

Y McBrayer McCall
Y McKillip Y Meadows
Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett

Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E
Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R E Smith, T
Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu
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Byrd Carter E Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Coleman Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Crawford

Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner E Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard Y Heckstall

Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long
Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning
Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Purcell Y Ramsey
Randall Y Reece E Rice Y Riley Y Roberts
Rogers Y Rynders E Scott, M Y Scott, S Y Setzler Y Shaw

Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 145, nays 0.

The Resolution was adopted.

Representative Dobbs of the 53rd was excused on the preceding roll call. She wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon.

The following member was recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:

Representative Drenner of the 86th.

The hour of convening the Joint Session pursuant to HR 18 having arrived, the Senate appeared upon the floor of the House, and the Joint Session, convened for the purpose of hearing an address from the Governor, was called to order by the President of the Senate, Lieutenant Governor Casey Cagle.

The Resolution calling for the Joint Session was read.

Accompanied by the Committee of Escort and other distinguished guests, His Excellency, Governor Nathan Deal, appeared upon the floor of the House and delivered the following address:

Lt. Governor, Mr. Speaker, President Pro Tem Williams, Speaker Pro Tem Jones, Members of the General Assembly, Constitutional Officers, Members of the Judiciary, my fellow Georgians:

The address I deliver today is historically referred to as the State of the State. It is designed to convey my assessment of the condition of our State and its people with special emphasis on the budgets I present for your deliberation. With regard to our State and its citizens, I concur in the description found in the 1885 publication entitled The

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Commonwealth of Georgia, prepared under the direction of Georgia's second Commissioner of Agriculture, J.T. Henderson, which poses the following question:
"In general productiveness, in salubrity of climate, in the incomparable blessing of good water, in facilities of transportation, in educational advantages, in the moral tone of her people, and the almost unbroken good order of society, what State of our day and generation can justly claim a happier condition or a higher civilization?"
It is comforting to know that the things which truly define who we are as a State and a people have changed very little in 126 years. With regard to our State budget, however, it must be adjusted to reflect the financial realities of today. Those realities, unlike the natural resources of our State and the character of our people, are constantly changing and the budgets I submit to you today reflect those changes.
Today I will present two budgets. The first is an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2011 budget, which was adopted by the General Assembly last year. Since our 2011 fiscal year began on July 1, 2010, we are approximately half way through the budget period. I am reducing the revenue estimate on which the budget is based by over $27.5 million. The primary reason for this reduction is that revenues from fees are lower than projected. Even though there are some signs of economic recovery, I do not believe we should spend additional revenue, if actual collections exceed the estimate. One of the driving principles behind these conservative budgets is a commitment to replenish the Revenue Shortfall Reserve, sometimes referred to as our Rainy Day Fund. I commend you for raising the authorized limits of the Fund last year. It will help protect our future budgets.
Although I am lowering the Revenue Estimate for the remainder of the Fiscal Year, I am also proposing that 1 percent of the Revenue Shortfall Reserve be appropriated for K-12 education. This will cover the Mid-Term Adjustment for QBE (Quality Basic Education) and the shortfall for Non-Certified Personnel health insurance costs.
An important part of these budgets is curbing the growth of the number of State employees. Downsizing is a process that began several years ago. Now we are adjusting the authorized position count downward and eliminating about 14,000 positions which effectively freezes State employment at current levels. That is a reduction of over 10 percent. Many politicians have long talked about reducing the size of the government. My friends, we are doing it.
I also believe we should redirect some of our budgeted spending. I am proposing that State Agencies reduce their spending on an average of 4 percent. The agencies are currently withholding at that level so it should be achievable. Those savings are necessary in order to replace the enhanced Federal Medicaid funds that will not be received, and address other critical needs such as funding for Disproportionate Share Hospitals, almost $20 million for the One Georgia Authority (which is an important tool for economic

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development in rural Georgia), and other important budget areas such as funding the settlement with the Department of Justice so that mental health patients and developmentally disabled individuals can be transferred from State hospitals into community service settings.
For the Fiscal Year 2012 budget I am setting the Revenue Estimate based on a modest 3.75 percent increase over the amended 2011 recommendations. The greatest challenge for 2012 is replacing almost $1 billion in the Federal Stimulus Funds that will not be available this year. In order to keep our budget in balance, State Agencies must reduce their spending by an average of 7 percent. These reductions are not uniform across agencies, but are designed to give priority funding to core responsibilities of State Government. My budget will have a net increase of $30 million in K-12 formula funding and no reduction in Equalization Grants. Earlier this school year, the Federal Education Jobs Bill directed $322 million to Georgia schools. Local school systems should have been able to set aside local funds to be used in FY 2012.
Both budgets make funding for K-12 education a top priority. Let me be clear: my budget will end teacher furloughs and keep students in school for a full school year. I view education as our number one economic development tool and there is no more forwardlooking or strategic place to invest.
Georgia is one of only eight states in the nation with a Triple A bond rating by all three major bond rating agencies. I intend to maintain that rating.
My proposed bond package is less than $563 million which is approximately 50% less than bond packages in recent years. I urge you to join me in keeping our borrowing at a lower level than the past. I believe that is the wise course of action.
Let me highlight some of the projects I propose for bond funding: $231 million for K-12 construction, equipment and buses; $15 million for funding for STEM charter schools that focus on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics education, areas that are vital to our competiveness in the global economy; $46 million for reservoir development; $35 million for water and sewer infrastructure; $32 million for deepening of the Savannah harbor; $50 million for repairs and renovations in the University System, and $28 million for upgrades at our technical colleges.
My budgets reflect my commitment to preserving the HOPE Program. Since its creation, it has served over 1.2 million students and provided benefits totaling more than 5 billion dollars. It has also established the first state universal program for Pre-Kindergarten that has served over 1 million children.
Over the past several years, HOPE pays out more than the lottery brings in. In FY 2010, over $150 million of reserve funds were spent. In FY 2011, it is estimated that over $300

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million of reserves will be needed and for FY 2012, over $400 million of reserve funds will be needed. If this pattern is not preserved by FY 2013 all of the reserves will have been expended and HOPE cannot meet its obligations.
If we are to save HOPE we must make programmatic changes during this legislative session. I am ready and your leadership has indicated they are ready to make those changes. My 2012 budget does not authorize HOPE expenditures beyond what the lottery produces; therefore, we must act now to maintain the Georgia jewel known as HOPE.
Another top priority of this administration will be ensuring that our Medicaid program continues to deliver quality care for Georgians. However, the overreaching federal health care legislation will greatly add to the burden that we face.
In fact, it will add approximately 650,000 Georgians to the Medicaid rolls. This mandated expansion of service will cost Georgia Medicaid an additional $2.5 billion in State funds alone over the next ten years.
The Obama Administration has placed onerous Maintenance of Effort requirements as well, which have severely tied our hands with respect to managing our state Medicaid program.
Last month, I co-signed a letter with Governors and Governors-elect from across the country highlighting the challenges that those requirements will place on our state. We urged the President and the Congress to provide the flexibility that is needed so Medicaid programs across the country can be managed in the most effective manner. Left unaddressed, we expect to see patient access to care severely limited and an overall erosion of the high-quality care that our state prides itself upon.
Going forward, tough decisions will have to be made, and I look forward to working with you and healthcare providers across our state to find unique and innovative ways to ensure quality patient care and competitive reimbursement rates for physicians. And we must meet these budgetary challenges while maintaining our chief focus on improving Georgia's economic competitiveness.
To that end, we must ensure that Georgia has all of the ingredients necessary to attract, support and grow business. One of the biggest threats to that future is water. We just learned in the 2010 Census that Georgia's population grew 18.3 percent over the last ten years. That growth combined with recent droughts have Georgians focused on water availability more than at any point in our state's history. We are continuing to negotiate with Alabama and Florida and it will be a top priority of my administration to reach an agreement before the Federal Court ruling takes effect in 2012. We are also continuing our appeal efforts to overturn the ruling.

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But that is not enough. That's why I am recommending $300 million spread over the next four years for reservoir creation and expansion.
We are also making changes that will allow these funds to be used for planning and design. We believe this money can be leveraged best in the form of local-state partnerships as we work together to ensure a sustainable water supply.
There is no more important public works project for the competitiveness of our entire region than the Savannah harbor deepening project. When the enlarged Panama Canal comes online in 2014, we will be ready to receive the Post-Panamax ships heading north. These larger ships improve cargo rates for shippers and receiving these ships in Savannah will have a ripple effect throughout the state.
Also, as we prepare to deepen the Savannah Harbor, we must work to ensure that we have last mile connectivity with the Port and statewide East-West connectivity to guarantee the efficient movement of people and goods throughout our state.
Infrastructure is key to economic competitiveness and Georgia's transportation network has always been our strength. Georgia is already home to the most capable airport in the world, an extensive network of regional airports, the fastest growing ports in the nation and two Class One rail lines. 99 percent of Georgians live within 20 miles of a four-lane road.
But we still have transportation issues that demand resolution...just ask Atlanta commuters. And to confront those issues in these tough times, we must prioritize funding to relieve congestion and improve mobility.
Over this next year, through regional transportation roundtables, Georgians will have an opportunity to shape investment in their communities - decisions that will ultimately be made by voters. It is important that all Georgians be involved in this process.
But we will not stop there, we must think innovatively to find alternative funding sources. In particular, because Georgia is an attractive destination for investment with a strong balance sheet and good demographics, public-private partnerships hold incredible potential.
Before I close, I want to acknowledge that this period has held unique challenges for Georgians from all walks of life. I also know that this period has been particularly challenging for state employees and teachers and I want to recognize their excellence and professionalism in this difficult time. Everyone from teachers to police officers have been asked to do more with less and they have delivered.

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That commitment to go the extra mile deserves our recognition. To all members of our State team: Thank you for putting in the extra effort and the extra hours to meet this challenge! Thank you for refusing to make excuses!
These are tough times, but the State of our State is strong. The economy has begun to stabilize and Georgia businesses are seeing the first signs of recovery.
We are now entering a new era of smaller government and greater personal responsibility. Government must pull back, but Georgians and our strong communities, big and small, have what it takes to fill the gap. Our State's fortunes do not rise and fall with the size of government. I saw that last Saturday when Georgians from around the State rallied together for a Day of Service. Today, I am calling on all Georgians to support us in this time of transition.
Some may have lost optimism, but I have not. I believe that the citizens of this great State are ready to rally in this time to achieve great things...and to create a better Georgia. As elected leaders we must sound the call and demonstrate a new form of statesmanship. I call on all Georgians to support their elected officials when they make the tough choices to ensure our future prosperity.
I am confident that through working together we can put our people back to work, and educate our children for the jobs of the future. Then, we can ask as did our State leaders in 1885, "What State of our day and generation can justly claim a happier condition or a higher civilization?"
Thank you. God bless you and the great State of Georgia.
Senator Rogers of the 21st moved that the Joint Session of the General Assembly be now dissolved and the motion prevailed.
The President of the Senate, Lieutenant Governor Casey Cagle, announced the Joint Session dissolved.
The Speaker called the House to order.
Representative O'Neal of the 146th moved that the House do now adjourn until 10:00 o'clock, A.M., Monday, January 24, 2011, and the motion prevailed.
Pursuant to the adjournment Resolution previously adopted by the House and Senate, the Speaker announced the House adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, A.M., Monday, January 24, 2011.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia
Monday, January 24, 2011
Third Legislative Day
The House met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock, A.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.
The following oath of office was administered on January 17, 2011, to Representative-elect Byrd of the 20th by Jackson Harris, Judge, Superior Court, Blue Ridge Judicial Circuit.
"I do hereby solemnly swear or affirm that I will support the Constitution of this State and of the United States and, on all questions and measures which may come before me, I will so conduct myself, as will, in my judgment, be most conducive to the interests and prosperity of this state.
I further swear or affirm that I am not the holder of any unaccounted for public money due this state or any political subdivision or authority thereof, that I am not the holder of any office of trust under the government of the United States, any other state, or any foreign state, that I have been a resident of my district for the time required by the Constitution and the laws of this state, and that I am otherwise qualified to hold said office according to the Constitution and laws of Georgia.
SO HELP ME GOD.
LOYALTY OATH
I am a citizen of the State of Georgia and a member of the General Assembly and the recipient of public funds for services rendered as such officer and I do hereby solemnly swear and affirm that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of Georgia.
SO HELP ME GOD."
The following oath of office was administered on January 18, 2011, to Representative-elect Jones of the 44th by Kimberly M. Esmond Adams, Judge, Superior Court, Atlanta Judicial Circuit.
"I do hereby solemnly swear or affirm that I will support the Constitution of this State and of the United States and, on all questions and measures which may come before me, I

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will so conduct myself, as will, in my judgment, be most conducive to the interests and prosperity of this state.
I further swear or affirm that I am not the holder of any unaccounted for public money due this state or any political subdivision or authority thereof, that I am not the holder of any office of trust under the government of the United States, any other state, or any foreign state, that I have been a resident of my district for the time required by the Constitution and the laws of this state, and that I am otherwise qualified to hold said office according to the Constitution and laws of Georgia.
SO HELP ME GOD.
LOYALTY OATH
I am a citizen of the State of Georgia and a member of the General Assembly and the recipient of public funds for services rendered as such officer and I do hereby solemnly swear and affirm that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of Georgia.
SO HELP ME GOD."
The following oath of office was administered on January 19, 2011, to Representative-elect Brooks of the 63rd by Anne Elizabeth Barnes, Judge, Court of Appeals of Georgia.
"I do hereby solemnly swear or affirm that I will support the Constitution of this State and of the United States and, on all questions and measures which may come before me, I will so conduct myself, as will, in my judgment, be most conducive to the interests and prosperity of this state.
I further swear or affirm that I am not the holder of any unaccounted for public money due this state or any political subdivision or authority thereof, that I am not the holder of any office of trust under the government of the United States, any other state, or any foreign state, that I have been a resident of my district for the time required by the Constitution and the laws of this state, and that I am otherwise qualified to hold said office according to the Constitution and laws of Georgia.
SO HELP ME GOD.
LOYALTY OATH
I am a citizen of the State of Georgia and a member of the General Assembly and the recipient of public funds for services rendered as such officer and I do hereby solemnly

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swear and affirm that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of Georgia.

SO HELP ME GOD."

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

E Abdul-Salaam Abrams Allison Amerson Anderson Ashe Atwood Austin Baker Battles Bearden
E Beasley-Teague Bell Benton Black Braddock Brockway Brooks Bruce
E Bryant Buckner Burns Byrd Carter
E Casas Channell Cheokas Clark, J Clark, V Coleman Collins Cooke Cooper

Crawford Davis Dawkins-Haigler Dempsey Dickerson Dickson Dobbs Drenner Dudgeon Dukes Dutton Ehrhart England Epps, C Epps, J Evans Franklin Frazier Fullerton Gardner Geisinger Golick Gordon Greene Hamilton Hanner E Harbin Harden, B Harden, M Harrell Hatchett Hatfield Heard

Hembree E Henson
Hill Holcomb Holmes Holt Horne Houston Howard E Hugley Jackson James Jasperse E Jerguson Johnson Jones, J E Jones, S Jordan Kaiser Kidd Knight Lane Lindsey Lucas E Maddox, B Maddox, G Manning Marin Martin Maxwell Mayo McBrayer McCall

McKillip Meadows Mills Mitchell Morgan Morris Mosby Murphy Neal, J Neal, Y Nix Oliver O'Neal Pak Parent Parrish Parsons Peake Powell, A Powell, J Pruett Purcell Ramsey Randall Reece Rice Riley Roberts Rogers Rynders Scott, M Scott, S Setzler

Shaw Sheldon Sims, B Sims, C Smith, E Smith, K Smith, L Smith, R Smith, T Spencer Stephens, M Stephenson Talton Tankersley Taylor, D Taylor, R Taylor, T Teasley Thomas Tinubu Walker Watson Welch Wilkerson Wilkinson E Willard E Williams, A Williams, E Williams, R Williamson Yates Ralston, Speaker

The following members were off the floor of the House when the roll was called:

Representatives Benfield of the 85th, Coomer of the 14th, Floyd of the 99th, Fludd of the 66th, Heckstall of the 62nd, Huckaby of the 113th, Hudson of the 124th, Kendrick of the 94th, Long of the 61st, Smyre of the 132nd, Stephens of the 164th, and Weldon of the 3rd.

They wished to be recorded as present.

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Prayer was offered by Pastor Kenneth H. Coomer, Jr., Adairsville Church of God, Adairsville, Georgia.

The members pledged allegiance to the flag.

The following communication was received:

House of Representatives 332 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

MEMO

TO:

Members of the Georgia House of Representatives

FROM: The House Committee on Assignments

DATE: January 14, 2011

After several weeks of thoughtful deliberation, the Committee on Assignments today unanimously adopted the attached slate of committee officers and members for the 20112012 Legislative Session.

/s/ David Ralston Speaker David Ralston

/s/ Larry O'Neal Majority Leader Larry O'Neal

/s/ Jan Jones Speaker Pro Tem Jan Jones

/s/ Amy Carter Representative Amy Carter

/s/ Tom Dickson Representative Tom Dickson

/s/ Terry England Representative Terry England

/s/ Rich Golick Representative Rich Golick

/s/ Mark Hamilton Representative Mark Hamilton

/s/ Penny Houston Representative Penny Houston

/s/ Edward Lindsey Representative Edward Lindsey

/s/ John Meadows Representative John Meadows

/s/ Allen Peake Representative Allen Peake

/s/ Jay Powell Representative Jay Powell

/s/ Matt Ramsey Representative Matt Ramsey

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/s/ Jay Roberts Representative Jay Roberts
/s/ Richard Smith Representative Richard Smith
Agriculture and Consumer Affairs McCall, Tom Chairman Harden, Buddy Vice-Chairman Maddox, Gene Secretary Anderson, Lee Baker, Glenn Black, Ellis Burns, Jon Dukes, Winfred England, Terry Epps, Carl Von Epps, Bubber Harden, Michael Holmes, Susan Houston, Penny James, Lynmore Jasperse, Rick Maddox, Billy McBrayer, Tony Roberts, Jay Smith, Tommy Tankersley, Jan
Appropriations England, Terry Chairman Dickson, Tom Vice-Chairman Ehrhart, Earl Vice-Chairman Hill, Calvin Vice-Chairman Houston, Penny Vice-Chairman Parrish, Butch Vice-Chairman Powell, Jay Vice-Chairman Rogers, Carl Vice-Chairman Rynders, Ed Vice-Chairman Collins, Doug Secretary Channell, Mickey Ex-Officio Knight, David Ex-Officio

/s/ Donna Sheldon Representative Donna Sheldon
O'Neal, Larry Ex-Officio Sims, Chuck Ex-Officio Allison, Stephen Amerson, Amos Ashe, Kathy Austin, Rick Baker, Glenn Bearden, Tim Black, Ellis Burns, Jon Carter, Amy Casas, David Cheokas, Mike Coleman, Brooks Davis, Steve Dollar, Matt Epps, Carl Von Gardner, Pat Golick, Rich Greene, Gerald Hamilton, Mark Hanner, Bob Harbin, Ben Hatfield, Mark Heard, Keith Hembree, Bill Henson, Michele Huckaby, Hank Hugley, Carolyn James, Lynmore Jones, Jan Jones, Sheila Kaiser, Margaret Lucas, David Manning, Judy Martin, Chuck

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Maxwell, Howard McKillip, Doug Mills, James Morris, Greg Murphy, Quincy Neal, Jay Oliver, Mary Margaret Parsons, Don Peake, Allen Powell, Alan Pruett, Jimmy Purcell, Ann Ramsey, Matt Rice, Tom Roberts, Jay Setzler, Ed Sheldon, Donna Sims, Barbara Smith, Tommy Smith, Lynn Smith, Richard Smith, Kip Smyre, Calvin Stephens, Ron Walker, Len Weldon, Tom Willard, Wendell Williams, Roger Yates, John
Banks and Banking Morris, Greg Chairman Harden, Michael Vice-Chairman Nix, Randy Secretary Burns, Jon Dawkins-Haigler, Dee Dutton, Delvis Ehrhart, Earl Fludd, Virgil Franklin, Bobby Frazier, Gloria Harden, Buddy Hill, Calvin

Houston, Penny Jordan, Darryl Knight, David Marin, Pedro "Pete" Mills, James Parrish, Butch Peake, Allen Scott, Martin Sheldon, Donna Smith, Earnest Stuckey Benfield, Stephanie Talton, Willie Teasley, Sam Weldon, Tom Williamson, Bruce
Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight Martin, Chuck Chairman Cheokas, Mike Vice-Chairman Hill, Calvin Secretary Dobbs, Elly Epps, Bubber Houston, Penny Jacobs, Mike Jordan, Darryl Shaw, Jason Wilkerson, David Williams, "Coach" Williamson, Bruce
Children and Youth Manning, Judy Chairman Pruett, Jimmy Vice-Chairman Harden, Buddy Secretary Ashe, Kathy Bell, Simone Braddock, Paulette Brockway, Buzz Byrd, Charlice Clark, Josh Coomer, Christian Dickerson, Pam Dutton, Delvis

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Evans, Stacey Holcomb, Scott Howard, Wayne Huckaby, Hank Johnson, Terry Kendrick, Dar'shun Morgan, Alisha Neal, Yasmin Parent, Elena Smith, Earnest Spencer, Jason Taylor, Darlene Welch, Andy Wilkerson, David
Code Revision Maddox, Billy Chairman Weldon, Tom Vice-Chairman Lane, Roger Secretary Crawford, Rick Morris, Greg Pak, BJ Parent, Elena Stuckey Benfield, Stephanie Teasley, Sam
Defense and Veterans Affairs Yates, John Chairman Collins, Doug Vice-Chairman Black, Ellis Secretary Abrams, Stacey Coomer, Christian Hatchett, Matt Heckstall, Joe Parent, Elena Smith, Tommy Thomas, Brian
Education Coleman, Brooks Chairman Casas, David Vice-Chairman Benton, Tommy Secretary Dickson, Tom Ex-Officio

Ashe, Kathy Austin, Rick Battles, Paul Carter, Amy Clark, Valerie Dudgeon, Mike England, Terry Floyd, Hugh Howard, Wayne Jones, Jan Kaiser, Margaret Lindsey, Edward Massey Reece, Barbara Maxwell, Howard Mayo, Rahn Morgan, Alisha Nix, Randy Purcell, Ann Setzler, Ed Talton, Willie Taylor, Rashad Teasley, Sam Thomas, Brian Welch, Andy
Economic Development and Tourism Stephens, Ron Chairman Pruett, Jimmy Vice-Chairman Sims, Barbara Secretary Abdul-Salaam, Roberta Allison, Stephen Baker, Glenn Battles, Paul Braddock, Paulette Brooks, Tyrone Bryant, Bob Byrd, Charlice Casas, David Dempsey, Katie Dickson, Tom Dukes, Winfred Floyd, Hugh Fullerton, Carol

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Gordon, J. Craig Greene, Gerald Hatchett, Matt Henson, Michele Hudson, Sistie Jackson, Mack Jasperse, Rick Johnson, Terry Maddox, Gene Marin, Pedro "Pete" Neal, Jay Nix, Randy Parrish, Butch Purcell, Ann Smith, Kip Taylor, Tom Wilkinson, Joe Williams, Al
Energy, Utilities, and Telecommunications Parsons, Don Chairman Geisinger, Harry Vice-Chairman Horne, Billy Secretary Amerson, Amos Baker, Glenn Dempsey, Katie Drenner, Karla Dudgeon, Mike Frazier, Gloria Fullerton, Carol Hamilton, Mark Harbin, Ben Holt, Doug Hudson, Sistie Lucas, David Martin, Chuck Scott, Martin Smith, Earnest Williams, Roger Williams, "Coach"

Ethics Wilkinson, Joe Chairman Lindsey, Edward Ex-Officio Abrams, Stacey Buckner, Debbie Hugley, Carolyn Jones, Jan O'Neal, Larry Ramsey, Matt Randall, Nikki Sheldon, Donna Smyre, Calvin Taylor, Rashad Thomas, Brian Willard, Wendell
Governmental Affairs Hamilton, Mark Chairman Purcell, Ann Vice-Chairman Hatfield, Mark Secretary Bearden, Tim Brockway, Buzz Brooks, Tyrone Floyd, Hugh Kidd, Rusty Meadows, John Morgan, Alisha Mosby, Howard Oliver, Mary Margaret O'Neal, Larry Powell, Jay Powell, Alan Williamson, Bruce
Game, Fish, and Parks Burns, Jon Chairman Austin, Rick Vice-Chairman Allison, Stephen Secretary Beasley-Teague, Sharon Bruce, Roger Dickerson, Pam Dobbs, Elly Jasperse, Rick

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Knight, David McCall, Tom Pruett, Jimmy Scott, Martin Shaw, Jason Spencer, Jason Williams, Al
Health and Human Services Cooper, Sharon Chairman Rynders, Ed Vice-Chairman Holt, Doug Secretary Byrd, Charlice Channell, Mickey Cheokas, Mike Clark, Valerie Clark, Josh Collins, Doug Dempsey, Katie Dobbs, Elly Drenner, Karla Fullerton, Carol Gordon, J. Craig Harden, Buddy Hatchett, Matt Hembree, Bill Henson, Michele Howard, Wayne Hudson, Sistie Jerguson, Sean Jones, Sheila Kaiser, Margaret Kidd, Rusty Maddox, Gene Mitchell, Billy Morgan, Alisha Mosby, Howard Pak, BJ Parsons, Don Purcell, Ann Randall, Nikki Rogers, Carl Sims, Barbara

Stephens, Mickey Stephenson, Pam Watson, Ben Wilkinson, Joe
Higher Education Walker, Len Chairman Dempsey, Katie Vice-Chairman Carter, Amy Secretary Allison, Stephen Amerson, Amos Ashe, Kathy Ehrhart, Earl Fullerton, Carol Gardner, Pat Harden, Michael Hatfield, Mark Hembree, Bill Huckaby, Hank Knight, David Long, Ralph McBrayer, Tony Murphy, Quincy Sims, Chuck Smyre, Calvin Watson, Ben
Human Relations and Aging Purcell, Ann Chairman Maddox, Gene Vice-Chairman Benton, Tommy Secretary Bell, Simone Channell, Mickey Clark, Valerie Dawkins-Haigler, Dee Dickson, Tom Heckstall, Joe Johnson, Terry Scott, Sandra Walker, Len

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Information and Audits Davis, Steve Chairman Cheokas, Mike Vice-Chairman Maddox, Billy Secretary Atwood, Alex Franklin, Bobby Harrell, Brett Sims, Chuck
Interstate Cooperation Dollar, Matt Chairman Holt, Doug Vice-Chairman Manning, Judy Secretary Cooke, Kevin Evans, Stacey Kendrick, Dar'shun Tinubu, Gloria
Insurance Smith, Richard Chairman Maxwell, Howard Vice-Chairman Holt, Doug Secretary Atwood, Alex Brockway, Buzz Cheokas, Mike Davis, Steve Dollar, Matt Epps, Carl Von Epps, Bubber Golick, Rich Harbin, Ben Heard, Keith Hembree, Bill Hugley, Carolyn Jacobs, Mike Lucas, David Mayo, Rahn Meadows, John Murphy, Quincy Neal, Jay Rogers, Carl Shaw, Jason Stephens, Mickey

Taylor, Darlene Wilkinson, Joe
Intragovernmental Coordination Sims, Chuck Chairman Scott, Martin Vice-Chairman Anderson, Lee Secretary Coleman, Brooks Crawford, Rick Harbin, Ben Heard, Keith Holmes, Susan McKillip, Doug Rynders, Ed Stephenson, Pam Tankersley, Jan Tinubu, Gloria
Industrial Relations Hembree, Bill Chairman Horne, Billy Vice-Chairman Dawkins-Haigler, Dee England, Terry Floyd, Hugh Hamilton, Mark Kaiser, Margaret Lindsey, Edward Marin, Pedro "Pete" McKillip, Doug Meadows, John Pruett, Jimmy Smith, Kip Williams, Roger
Judiciary Willard, Wendell Chairman Jacobs, Mike Vice-Chairman Allison, Stephen Secretary Golick, Rich Ex-Officio Bruce, Roger Crawford, Rick Dobbs, Elly Evans, Stacey

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Hatfield, Mark Lane, Roger Lindsey, Edward Maddox, Billy McKillip, Doug Nix, Randy Oliver, Mary Margaret O'Neal, Larry Powell, Jay Stephenson, Pam Welch, Andy Weldon, Tom
Judiciary - Non-Civil Golick, Rich Chairman Hatfield, Mark Vice-Chairman Byrd, Charlice Secretary Willard, Wendell Ex-Officio Abdul-Salaam, Roberta Abrams, Stacey Atwood, Alex Collins, Doug Coomer, Christian Cooper, Sharon Franklin, Bobby Neal, Yasmin Pak, BJ Ramsey, Matt Randall, Nikki Setzler, Ed Stuckey Benfield, Stephanie
MARTOC Jacobs, Mike Chairman Geisinger, Harry Mitchell, Billy O'Neal, Larry Riley, Lynne Taylor, Rashad Taylor, Tom Wilkinson, Joe

Motor Vehicles Rice, Tom Chairman Powell, Alan Vice-Chairman Battles, Paul Secretary Austin, Rick Bearden, Tim Harden, Michael Holcomb, Scott Johnson, Terry Yates, John
Natural Resources and Environment Smith, Lynn Chairman Nix, Randy Vice-Chairman Hanner, Bob Secretary Anderson, Lee Buckner, Debbie Coleman, Brooks Drenner, Karla Dutton, Delvis England, Terry Fullerton, Carol Gardner, Pat Geisinger, Harry Harden, Buddy Holmes, Susan Lane, Roger Long, Ralph Manning, Judy McCall, Tom McKillip, Doug Meadows, John Morris, Greg Riley, Lynne Smith, Kip Smith, Richard Stuckey Benfield, Stephanie Tankersley, Jan Thomas, Brian Wilkinson, Joe

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Public Safety and Homeland Security Bearden, Tim Chairman Talton, Willie Vice-Chairman Hanner, Bob Secretary Collins, Doug Cooke, Kevin Frazier, Gloria Holcomb, Scott Horne, Billy Jackson, Mack Maddox, Billy Neal, Yasmin Neal, Jay Taylor, Darlene
Reapportionment Lane, Roger Chairman Ramsey, Matt Vice-Chairman McKillip, Doug Secretary Beasley-Teague, Sharon Black, Ellis Bryant, Bob Dickson, Tom Dollar, Matt Franklin, Bobby Howard, Wayne Hudson, Sistie Jackson, Mack Jerguson, Sean Jones, Jan Massey Reece, Barbara Mayo, Rahn Rynders, Ed Smith, Lynn Smith, Richard Stephens, Mickey Talton, Willie Yates, John
Retirement Maxwell, Howard Chairman Benton, Tommy Vice-Chairman Weldon, Tom Secretary

Anderson, Lee Brooks, Tyrone Buckner, Debbie Coleman, Brooks Golick, Rich Gordon, J. Craig Greene, Gerald James, Lynmore Maddox, Gene Meadows, John Riley, Lynne Wilkerson, David Williams, "Coach"
Regulated Industries Williams, Roger Chairman Jerguson, Sean Vice-Chairman Dickson, Tom Secretary Bearden, Tim Cooke, Kevin Cooper, Sharon Epps, Carl Von Fludd, Virgil Harden, Michael Harrell, Brett James, Lynmore Maddox, Billy Martin, Chuck Mitchell, Billy Powell, Alan Ramsey, Matt Taylor, Tom
Rules Meadows, John Chairman Golick, Rich Vice-Chairman Mills, James Secretary Hugley, Carolyn Ex-Officio Jones, Jan Ex-Officio Lindsey, Edward Ex-Officio Bearden, Tim Benton, Tommy Casas, David

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Channell, Mickey Cooper, Sharon Dempsey, Katie Drenner, Karla Ehrhart, Earl Greene, Gerald Hanner, Bob Hembree, Bill Manning, Judy Mitchell, Billy Morris, Greg Mosby, Howard Parrish, Butch Randall, Nikki Rice, Tom Roberts, Jay Setzler, Ed Sheldon, Donna Smith, Richard Smith, Lynn Smyre, Calvin Stephens, Ron Walker, Len Weldon, Tom Willard, Wendell
Science and Technology Amerson, Amos Chairman Battles, Paul Vice-Chairman Byrd, Charlice Secretary Dudgeon, Mike Kidd, Rusty Martin, Chuck Massey Reece, Barbara Oliver, Mary Margaret Scott, Sandra Watson, Ben
Special Committee on Small Business Development and Job Creation Knight, David Chairman Sims, Barbara Vice-Chairman Harden, Buddy Secretary

Horne, Billy Secretary Braddock, Paulette Bruce, Roger Carter, Amy Clark, Josh Drenner, Karla Fludd, Virgil Jerguson, Sean Peake, Allen Powell, Alan Tinubu, Gloria
State Institutions and Property Neal, Jay Chairman Greene, Gerald Vice-Chairman Jerguson, Sean Secretary Bryant, Bob Buckner, Debbie Cheokas, Mike Davis, Steve Ehrhart, Earl Hill, Calvin Horne, Billy Kidd, Rusty Lane, Roger Massey Reece, Barbara
State Planning and Community Affairs Smith, Tommy Chairman Smith, Kip Vice-Chairman Davis, Steve Secretary Amerson, Amos Bell, Simone Crawford, Rick Dickerson, Pam Dukes, Winfred Epps, Bubber Heckstall, Joe Jackson, Mack McBrayer, Tony Sims, Chuck Walker, Len

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Special Rules Talton, Willie Chairman Ramsey, Matt Vice-Chairman Holt, Doug Secretary Burns, Jon Gordon, J. Craig Hill, Calvin Jasperse, Rick Kendrick, Dar'shun Scott, Sandra Spencer, Jason
Transportation Roberts, Jay Chairman Sheldon, Donna Vice-Chairman Epps, Bubber Secretary Abdul-Salaam, Roberta Anderson, Lee Baker, Glenn Benton, Tommy Bryant, Bob Burns, Jon Channell, Mickey Davis, Steve Dollar, Matt Gardner, Pat Geisinger, Harry Hamilton, Mark Harden, Michael Harrell, Brett Holt, Doug Jacobs, Mike Jones, Sheila Jordan, Darryl Long, Ralph Lucas, David McCall, Tom

Murphy, Quincy Rogers, Carl Rynders, Ed Setzler, Ed Sims, Barbara Williams, Al
Ways and Means Channell, Mickey Chairman Knight, David Vice-Chairman Sims, Chuck Secretary England, Terry Ex-Officio Abrams, Stacey Austin, Rick Battles, Paul Beasley-Teague, Sharon Black, Ellis Bryant, Bob Fludd, Virgil Harbin, Ben Houston, Penny Martin, Chuck Mills, James Mosby, Howard O'Neal, Larry Parsons, Don Peake, Allen Powell, Jay Rice, Tom Roberts, Jay Scott, Martin Stephens, Ron Stephens, Mickey Talton, Willie Taylor, Rashad Williams, Roger

Representative Davis of the 109th, Chairman of the Committee on Information and Audits, 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.

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The Journal was confirmed.
By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.
3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolution of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 23. By Representatives Oliver of the 83rd, Manning of the 32nd, Gardner of the 57th, Ashe of the 56th, Benfield of the 85th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia, relating to residential child care licensing and the creation of the Department of Human Services, so as to enact the "Foster Children's Psychotropic Medication Monitoring Act"; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for definitions; to require the Department of Human Services to establish regulations governing the use of psychotropic medications for foster children in state custody; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
HB 24. By Representatives Willard of the 49th, Lindsey of the 54th, Weldon of the 3rd, Dobbs of the 53rd, Jacobs of the 80th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated so as to substantially revise, supersede, and modernize provisions relating to evidence; to provide for legislative findings; to amend Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to move provisions relating to DNA analysis of persons convicted of certain crimes from Title 24 to Title 35; to change provisions relating to foreign language interpreters and interpreters for the hearing impaired; to amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated so as to conform provisions to the new Title 24 and correct cross-references; to provide for effective dates and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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HB 26. By Representative Roberts of the 154th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-5-64 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to issuance of limited driving permits for certain offenders, so as to allow for issuance of a limited driving permit to a driver who has had his or her license suspended for driving on a suspended license; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.
HB 27. By Representatives Oliver of the 83rd, Jacobs of the 80th and Lindsey of the 54th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 13 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for administrative procedure, so as to define a term; to clarify that a party under the "Georgia Administrative Procedure Act" may act pro se or be represented by a designee under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 30. By Representative Willard of the 49th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for legislative findings; to amend Chapter 8 of Title 13 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to illegal or void contracts generally, so as to repeal Code Section 13-8-2.1, relating to contracts in partial restraint of trade; to change provisions relating to contracts contravening public policy; to repeal Article 4 of Chapter 8 of Title 13, relating to restrictive covenants in contracts; to provide a statement of legislative findings; to provide for rebuttable presumptions; to provide for enforcement by third-parties; to provide for construction; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 33. By Representatives Allison of the 8th, Harden of the 28th, Jerguson of the 22nd, Brockway of the 101st, Hatfield of the 177th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, known as the "Budget

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Act," so as to provide for the application of zero-base budgeting to the budget process; to provide for analysis of departmental and program objectives; to provide for consideration of alternative funding levels; to provide for departmental priority lists; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight.
HB 41. By Representatives Smith of the 131st, Willard of the 49th and Lindsey of the 54th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-6-77 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to fees to be charged by superior court clerks, so as to change the fee charged for the preparation of an appellate record and transcript; to amend Code Section 15-21A-6.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the judicial operations fund fee for superior courts, so as to exempt issuance of certificates of appointment of notaries public from the fee; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 42. By Representatives Dickson of the 6th, Williams of the 4th, Meadows of the 5th and Weldon of the 3rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 15 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to false advertising, so as to repeal the prohibition against the use of the term "wholesale" by persons, firms, associations, and corporations in sales or advertising when such persons, firms, associations, and corporations sell to consuming purchasers; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.
HB 43. By Representatives Oliver of the 83rd, Dobbs of the 53rd, Gardner of the 57th, Ashe of the 56th, Benfield of the 85th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conservation and natural resources, so as to prohibit the purchase or use of coal extracted by mountaintop removal coal mining for the generation of electricity; to provide for definitions; to provide for a phase out period; to provide for civil penalties; to change certain

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provisions relating to permit requirements, applications, issuance, revocation, suspension, and amendment; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources & Environment.
HB 44. By Representatives Jacobs of the 80th, Jerguson of the 22nd, Braddock of the 19th, Taylor of the 79th, Powell of the 29th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to theft, so as to change provisions relating to removal of shopping carts and the required posting of the Code section in stores and markets; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 45. By Representatives Jacobs of the 80th, Weldon of the 3rd, Coomer of the 14th, Willard of the 49th, Atwood of the 179th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to verdict and judgment, so as to provide a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to define certain terms; to provide that no court, arbitrator, administrative agency, or other tribunal shall enforce a foreign law if doing so would violate a right guaranteed by the Constitution of this state or of the United States; to provide for construction; to provide for null contracts; to provide for findings of fact and conclusion of law; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 46. By Representatives Jacobs of the 80th, Lindsey of the 54th, Oliver of the 83rd, Willard of the 49th, Lane of the 167th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 10 of Title 24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to securing attendance of witnesses and production and preservation of evidence, so as to repeal the "Uniform Foreign Depositions Act" and to replace such Act with the "Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act"; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for issuance and service of subpoenas; to provide for depositions and production and inspection of documents and

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tangible evidence; to provide for protective orders; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 47. By Representatives Ramsey of the 72nd, Meadows of the 5th, Maxwell of the 17th, Sheldon of the 105th, Peake of the 137th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 29A of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to individual health insurance coverage, so as to authorize insurers to offer individual accident and sickness insurance policies in Georgia that have been approved for issuance in other states; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for a definition; to provide for minimum standards for such policies; to provide for certain notices; to authorize the Commissioner of Insurance to adopt rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.
HB 48. By Representatives Powell of the 171st, Lindsey of the 54th, Stephens of the 164th, England of the 108th, Allison of the 8th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ad valorem tax exemptions, so as to revise and change certain provisions regarding applications for, waiver of, denial of, renewal of, and granting of freeport exemptions; to provide for level 1 and level 2 freeport exemptions; to provide for applicability to business inventory; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 49. By Representative Walker of the 107th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to technical and adult education, so as to change the name of the State Board of Technical and Adult Education to the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia; to amend various provisions of the Official Code of Georgia

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Annotated to change references to reflect such name change; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Higher Education.

HB 50. By Representative Jones of the 44th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to state government, so as to provide that all state agencies explicitly state in rules, regulations, and guidelines the date certain when specific provisions become applicable; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.

HB 51. By Representative Jones of the 44th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to commerce and trade, so as to provide for a deposit on beverage containers in order to encourage collection and recycling of such containers; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for definitions; to provide for payment of deposits and refunds; to provide for mandatory acceptance by dealers; to provide labeling requirements for beverage containers; to provide for the deposit and disposition of refunds; to provide for registration and reports; to provide for redemption centers; to provide for issuance of rules and regulations by the revenue commissioner; to provide for public education; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources & Environment.

HB 52.

By Representative Bearden of the 68th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 30-4-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to right of disabled persons to be accompanied by guide dog or service dog, so as to change certain terminology; to add public and private schools, public and private colleges, and public and private universities to the places where disabled persons may be accompanied by a guide or service dog; to prohibit the requiring of extra deposits for persons with guide or service dogs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Human Relations & Aging.

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HR 28. By Representative Abdul-Salaam of the 74th:

A RESOLUTION urging the Capitol Arts Standards Commission to authorize the placement of a portrait of Ms. Coretta Scott King on the second floor of the state capitol building alongside the portrait of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

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

HB 1 HB 3 HB 5 HB 7 HB 9 HB 11 HB 13 HB 15 HB 17 HB 19 HB 21 HB 29 HB 36 HB 38 HB 40 HR 2 HR 4 HR 6 HR 8 HR 23

HB 2 HB 4 HB 6 HB 8 HB 10 HB 12 HB 14 HB 16 HB 18 HB 20 HB 28 HB 35 HB 37 HB 39 HR 1 HR 3 HR 5 HR 7 HR 20

The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:

Representatives Smith of the 168th, James of the 135th, Yates of the 73rd, Smyre of the 132nd, and Burns of the 157th.

The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:

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HR 36. HR 37. HR 38. HR 39. HR 40. HR 41. HR 42. HR 43.

By Representatives Burns of the 157th and Purcell of the 159th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing January 24, 2011, as Effingham County Day at the Capitol; saluting the Effingham County Chamber of Commerce; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Purcell of the 159th and Burns of the 157th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Effingham County YMCA Christian Leadership Academy of the Effingham YMCA; and for other purposes.
By Representative Parrish of the 156th:
A RESOLUTION remembering and honoring the life of Annie Ruth Fortner Page and expressing regret at her passing; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Lindsey of the 54th and Dobbs of the 53rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending David Lamar Oglesby; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Lindsey of the 54th and Dobbs of the 53rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending John Carter Chapman; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Lindsey of the 54th and Dobbs of the 53rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending William Archer Oglesby; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Lindsey of the 54th and Wilkinson of the 52nd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Samuel Cooper Inman; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Lindsey of the 54th and Dobbs of the 53rd:
A RESOLUTION commending Alexandra Ashley Pozna; and for other purposes.

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HR 44. By Representatives Bearden of the 68th, Ralston of the 7th and Powell of the 171st:
A RESOLUTION honoring and commending the firefighters of Georgia and observing the 39th annual Firefighters' Recognition Day; and for other purposes.
HR 45. By Representatives Drenner of the 86th, Henson of the 87th, Benfield of the 85th, Oliver of the 83rd, Mosby of the 90th and others:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Howard Tygrett III; and for other purposes.
The following oath of office was administered to Representative-elect Abdul-Salaam of the 74th by Robert Benham, Justice, Supreme Court of Georgia.
"I do hereby solemnly swear or affirm that I will support the Constitution of this State and of the United States and, on all questions and measures which may come before me, I will so conduct myself, as will, in my judgment, be most conducive to the interests and prosperity of this state.
I further swear or affirm that I am not the holder of any unaccounted for public money due this state or any political subdivision or authority thereof, that I am not the holder of any office of trust under the government of the United States, any other state, or any foreign state, that I have been a resident of my district for the time required by the Constitution and the laws of this state, and that I am otherwise qualified to hold said office according to the Constitution and laws of Georgia.
SO HELP ME GOD.
LOYALTY OATH
I am a citizen of the State of Georgia and a member of the General Assembly and the recipient of public funds for services rendered as such officer and I do hereby solemnly swear and affirm that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of Georgia.
SO HELP ME GOD."
Representative O'Neal of the 146th moved that the House do now adjourn until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning, and the motion prevailed.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Fourth Legislative Day

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:

E Abdul-Salaam Abrams Allison Amerson Anderson Ashe Atwood Baker Battles Bearden
E Beasley-Teague Bell Benfield Benton Black Braddock Brockway Brooks Bruce Bryant Buckner Burns Byrd Carter Casas Channell Cheokas Clark, J Clark, V Coleman Collins Cooke

Coomer Cooper Crawford Davis Dempsey Dickerson Dickson Dobbs Dollar Drenner Dudgeon Dukes Dutton Ehrhart England Epps, C Epps, J Evans Fludd Franklin Frazier Fullerton Gardner Geisinger Gordon Greene Hamilton Hanner E Harbin Harden, B Harden, M Harrell

Hatfield Heard Hembree E Henson Hill Holcomb Holmes Holt Horne Howard Huckaby E Hugley E Jackson Jacobs James Jasperse E Jerguson Johnson Jones, J E Jones, S Jordan Kaiser Kendrick Kidd Knight Lane Lindsey Long Maddox, B Maddox, G Manning Marin

Martin Maxwell Mayo McBrayer McCall McKillip Meadows E Mills Mitchell Morgan Murphy Neal, J Neal, Y Nix Oliver O'Neal Pak Parent Parsons Peake Powell, J Pruett Purcell Ramsey Randall Reece Rice Riley Roberts Rynders Scott, M

Scott, S Shaw Sheldon Sims, B Smith, E Smith, K Smith, L Smith, R E Smith, T Spencer Stephens, M Stephenson Talton Tankersley Taylor, D Taylor, R Taylor, T Teasley Thomas Walker Watson Welch Wilkerson Wilkinson E Willard Williams, A Williams, E Williams, R Williamson Yates Ralston, Speaker

The following members were off the floor of the House when the roll was called:

Representatives Austin of the 10th, Floyd of the 99th, Golick of the 34th, Hatchett of the 143rd, Heckstall of the 62nd, Houston of the 170th, Hudson of the 124th, Lucas of the 139th, Morris of the 155th, Mosby of the 90th, Parrish of the 156th, Powell of the 29th,

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Rogers of the 26th, Setzler of the 35th, Smyre of the 132nd, Stephens of the 164th, Tinubu of the 60th, and Weldon of the 3rd.
They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Pastor Wilbur T. Purvis, III, Destiny World Church, Austell, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Davis of the 109th, Chairman of the Committee on Information and Audits, 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.
The following communication was received:
House of Representatives Coverdell Legislative Office Building
Suite 401 Atlanta, Georgia 30334
January 25, 2011
Scotty Long House Journals Clerk
Dear Scotty:
Please place the following notation in the House Journal for the fourth legislative day, January 25, 2011:

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Representative Jacobs was present on the House floor for the third legislative day, January 24, 2011, but his presence was not recorded on the voting machine. He wishes his presence for the third legislative day to be noted in the House Journal as soon as practicable.
Sincerely,
/s/ Mike Jacobs
cc: Legislative Fiscal Office
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 34. By Representative Setzler of the 35th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to county sales and use taxes, so as to authorize use and expenditure of county special purpose local option tax proceeds for tax credit reduction of ad valorem tax liability of qualified homestead property and to authorize use and expenditure of proceeds of the sales tax for educational purpose for tax credit reduction of ad valorem tax liability of qualified homestead property; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide effective dates and a contingency; to provide for applicability; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 53. By Representatives Bearden of the 68th, Ramsey of the 72nd and Powell of the 171st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 38 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to operators of private detective businesses and private security businesses, so as to clarify that persons certified by the Georgia Peace Officer Standard and Training Council are excluded from the provisions and regulations of this chapter; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries.

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HB 54. By Representative Franklin of the 43rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-11-127 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to carrying weapons in unauthorized locations and penalty, so as to repeal a prohibition against carrying a weapon in a place of worship; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 55. By Representative Franklin of the 43rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-11-127.1, relating to carrying a weapon within a school safety zone, at school functions, or on school property, so as to repeal a prohibition against carrying a weapon at postsecondary facilities; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 56. By Representative Franklin of the 43rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Georgia Public Revenue Code," so as to provide that tax officials may not attach, garnish, levy on, or otherwise seize or attempt to seize property on the basis of an alleged tax liability unless the liability has been reduced to a lawful execution; to provide a criminal penalty and a civil remedy; to change provisions relating to jeopardy assessments so as to require notice and opportunity for appeal prior to enforcement; to change provisions relating to attachment and garnishment so as to require a valid execution as a condition precedent to attachment or garnishment; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 57. By Representative Holt of the 112th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 14 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to electrical contractors, plumbers, conditioned air contractors, low-voltage contractors, and utility contractors, so as to provide a definition; to provide an exemption from licensing for

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persons installing residential water treatment equipment; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries.
HB 58. By Representative Holt of the 112th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to carrying and possession of firearms, so as to provide an exemption from certain laws regarding the carrying and possession of firearms by retired judges; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 59. By Representatives Rice of the 51st, Harrell of the 106th, Walker of the 107th, Ehrhart of the 36th, Bearden of the 68th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 36 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to verification of lawful presence within the United States, so as to clarify that postsecondary education is a state and local public benefit; to reserve postsecondary education benefits to citizens and lawfully present and eligible aliens; to require verification of the eligibility for such applicants for such benefits through the federal SAVE program; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Higher Education.
HB 60. By Representative Maddox of the 172nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to scholarships, loans, and grants, so as to change certain provisions relating to a service cancelable loan fund and authorized types of service cancelable educational loans; to provide for a State Veterinary Education Board and its membership, powers, and duties; to provide for purchases of loans made for educational purposes to students who have completed a veterinary medical degree program; to provide for consideration for such purchases in the form of services rendered through the practice of certain veterinary medicine specialties in this state; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Higher Education.

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HB 61. By Representative Maddox of the 172nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act 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 tax, so as to provide for an income tax credit with respect to certain volunteer firefighters; to provide for conditions and limitations; to provide for powers, duties, and authority of the state revenue commissioner with respect to the foregoing; to provide an effective date; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 62. By Representatives Jacobs of the 80th, Setzler of the 35th, Morgan of the 39th, Austin of the 10th, Casas of the 103rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 33 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the scholarship program for special needs students, so as to provide for additional notification of the program; to provide for application deadlines; to provide deadlines for scholarship payments to parents; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Higher Education.
HB 63. By Representatives Jacobs of the 80th and Taylor of the 79th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local boards of education, so as to provide for certain requirements as to the composition and election of county boards of education in counties in which there is a homestead option sales and use tax and a county sales and use tax for educational purposes; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
HB 64. By Representatives Jacobs of the 80th, Ramsey of the 72nd, Lindsey of the 54th, Lane of the 167th, Welch of the 110th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 13-1-11 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the validity and enforcement of obligations to pay attorney's fees upon notes or other evidence of indebtedness, so as to change provisions relating to the payment of attorney

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fees where such fees are provided for but a specific amount of fees are not set forth in the instrument; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 65. By Representative McCall of the 30th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 19-8-23 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to where records of adoption are kept, examination of adoption records by parties and attorneys, and use of information by agency and department, so as to clarify that nonidentifying medical information contained in adoption records shall be open to certain persons for purposes of providing medical treatment and diagnoses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 66. By Representatives Maxwell of the 17th, Meadows of the 5th, Rogers of the 26th, Murphy of the 120th, Hembree of the 67th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating generally to insurance, so as to provide for certificate of insurance forms to be approved by the commissioner; to provide for definitions; to provide certain provisions of such certificate; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.
HB 67. By Representatives Mayo of the 91st, Stephens of the 161st and Gordon of the 162nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-6-241 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the exercise of due care by drivers while operating a motor vehicle, so as to provide that only hands-free communications devices shall be used in motor vehicles; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.

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HB 68. By Representative Setzler of the 35th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 21-2-540 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conduct of special elections generally, so as to modify provisions relating to a special election to present a question to the voters; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HR 12. By Representative Setzler of the 35th:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the sales and use tax for educational purposes may include a tax credit reduction of the ad valorem tax liability for educational purposes of qualified homestead property or other ad valorem tax liability of qualified homestead property; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HR 13. By Representative Setzler of the 35th:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the dedication of 25 percent of the revenue received by the state from the levy of the state sales and use tax to be used for transportation purposes; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HR 29. By Representatives Geisinger of the 48th, Jones of the 46th, Martin of the 47th, Wilkinson of the 52nd, Riley of the 50th and others:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to provide that the re-creation of a previously existing county which was merged into another county may be accomplished by law, subject to the approval of the voters therein and subject to certain conditions; to provide for the status and effect of the implementing law; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

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HR 30. By Representatives Jones of the 46th, Wilkinson of the 52nd, Martin of the 47th, Geisinger of the 48th, Riley of the 50th and others:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to provide that the re-creation of a previously existing county which was merged into another county may be accomplished by law, subject to the approval of the voters therein and subject to certain conditions; to provide for the status and effect of the implementing law; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.
HR 31. By Representatives Martin of the 47th, Geisinger of the 48th, Jones of the 46th, Wilkinson of the 52nd, Riley of the 50th and others:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to provide that the re-creation of a previously existing county which was merged into another county may be accomplished by law, subject to the approval of the voters therein and subject to certain conditions; to provide for the status and effect of the implementing law; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.
HR 32. By Representatives Rice of the 51st, Wilkinson of the 52nd, Jones of the 46th, Martin of the 47th, Riley of the 50th and others:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to provide that the re-creation of a previously existing county which was merged into another county may be accomplished by law, subject to the approval of the voters therein and subject to certain conditions; to provide for the status and effect of the implementing law; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.
HR 33. By Representatives Riley of the 50th, Wilkinson of the 52nd, Jones of the 46th, Martin of the 47th, Geisinger of the 48th and others:

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A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to provide that the re-creation of a previously existing county which was merged into another county may be accomplished by law, subject to the approval of the voters therein and subject to certain conditions; to provide for the status and effect of the implementing law; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

HR 34. By Representatives Wilkinson of the 52nd, Geisinger of the 48th, Jones of the 46th, Martin of the 47th, Riley of the 50th and others:

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to provide that the re-creation of a previously existing county which was merged into another county may be accomplished by law, subject to the approval of the voters therein and subject to certain conditions; to provide for the status and effect of the implementing law; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

HR 35. By Representatives Willard of the 49th, Geisinger of the 48th, Jones of the 46th, Martin of the 47th, Riley of the 50th and others:

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to provide that the re-creation of a previously existing county which was merged into another county may be accomplished by law, subject to the approval of the voters therein and subject to certain conditions; to provide for the status and effect of the implementing law; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

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

HB 23 HB 26 HB 30 HB 41

HB 24 HB 27 HB 33 HB 42

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HB 43 HB 45 HB 47 HB 49 HB 51 HR 28

HB 44 HB 46 HB 48 HB 50 HB 52

The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:

Representatives Rice of the 51st, Neal of the 1st, and Sims of the 169th.

The following Resolutions of the House were read and referred to the Committee on Rules:

HR 52. By Representatives McCall of the 30th, Pruett of the 144th, Roberts of the 154th and England of the 108th:

A RESOLUTION commending Dalton Benjamin Richards and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.

HR 53. By Representatives McCall of the 30th, Roberts of the 154th, England of the 108th, Powell of the 29th and Cooke of the 18th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing February 8, 2011, as Georgia Farm Bureau Federation Day at the state capitol and inviting members to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.

HR 54. By Representative Maddox of the 172nd:

A RESOLUTION recognizing February 3, 2011, as Veterinary Medicine Day at the state capitol and inviting representatives from the Georgia veterinary medical community to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.

HR 55. By Representatives Yates of the 73rd, Ralston of the 7th, Jones of the 46th, O`Neal of the 146th, Cheokas of the 134th and others:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending National Commander of the American Legion Jimmie L. Foster and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.

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The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 46. By Representative Setzler of the 35th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing January 25, 2011, as School Choice Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 47. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Sims of the 119th, Pruett of the 144th and Rogers of the 26th:
A RESOLUTION declaring January 25, 2011, as Tourism Day at the state capitol and commending the tourism industry of Georgia; and for other purposes.
HR 48. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Sims of the 119th, Pruett of the 144th and Rogers of the 26th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing January 26, 2011, as Economic Development Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 49. By Representative Buckner of the 130th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Mary Cochran McCorkle on the grand occasion of her 100th birthday; and for other purposes.
HR 50. By Representatives Smyre of the 132nd, Ralston of the 7th, Roberts of the 154th, Mitchell of the 88th, Abrams of the 84th and others:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Raymond Royal Marshall; and for other purposes.
HR 51. By Representatives McCall of the 30th, Roberts of the 154th, Pruett of the 144th, England of the 108th and Powell of the 29th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 16, 2011, as Equine Youth Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
Representative O'Neal of the 146th moved that the House do now adjourn until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning, and the motion prevailed.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Fifth Legislative Day

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:

E Abdul-Salaam Abrams Allison Amerson Anderson Ashe Atwood Baker Battles Bearden Beasley-Teague Bell Benfield Benton Black Braddock Brockway Brooks Bruce Bryant Buckner Burns Byrd Carter Channell Cheokas Clark, J Clark, V Coleman Collins Cooke Coomer Cooper

Crawford Davis E Dawkins-Haigler Dempsey Dickerson Dickson Dobbs Dollar Drenner Dudgeon Dutton Ehrhart England Epps, C Epps, J Evans Franklin Frazier Fullerton Gardner Geisinger Gordon Greene Hamilton Hanner E Harbin Harden, B E Harden, M Harrell Hatchett Hatfield Heard

Hembree E Henson
Hill Holcomb Holmes Holt Horne Houston Howard Huckaby E Hudson Hugley E Jackson Jacobs Jasperse E Jerguson Johnson Jones, J E Jones, S Jordan Kaiser Kendrick Kidd Knight Lane Lindsey Long Lucas Maddox, B Maddox, G Manning Marin

E Martin Maxwell Mayo McBrayer McCall McKillip Meadows Mills Mitchell Morgan Morris Mosby Murphy Neal, J Neal, Y Nix Oliver O'Neal Pak Parent Parrish Parsons Peake Powell, A Powell, J Pruett Purcell Ramsey Reece Rice Riley Roberts

Rynders E Scott, M
Scott, S Shaw Sheldon Sims, B Smith, E Smith, K Smith, L Smith, R Smith, T Spencer Stephens, M Stephens, R Talton Tankersley Taylor, D Taylor, T Teasley Thomas Tinubu Watson Welch Wilkerson Wilkinson E Willard Williams, A Williams, E Williams, R Williamson Yates Ralston, Speaker

The following members were off the floor of the House when the roll was called:

Representatives Austin of the 10th, Casas of the 103rd, Floyd of the 99th, Fludd of the 66th, Golick of the 34th, Heckstall of the 62nd, James of the 135th, Randall of the 138th,

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Rogers of the 26th, Setzler of the 35th, Sims of the 169th, Smyre of the 132nd, Stephenson of the 92nd, Taylor of the 55th, Walker of the 107th, and Weldon of the 3rd.

They wished to be recorded as present.

Prayer was offered by Reverend Jerry Walls, Southside Baptist Church, Warner Robins, Georgia.

The members pledged allegiance to the flag.

Representative Davis of the 109th, Chairman of the Committee on Information and Audits, reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day had been read and found to be correct.

By unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with.

The Journal was confirmed.

By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:

1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.

2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions. 3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.

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

HB 69.

By Representatives Williams of the 4th, Martin of the 47th, Peake of the 137th, Amerson of the 9th, Parsons of the 42nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 3-3-7 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the local authorization and regulation of sales of alcoholic beverages on Sunday, so as to provide that in each county or municipality in which package sales of only malt beverages and wine by retailers is lawful, the governing authority of the county or municipality, as appropriate, may authorize package sales by a retailer of malt beverages and wine on Sundays from 12:30 P.M. until 11:30 P.M., if approved by referendum; to provide procedures; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries.

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HB 70. By Representatives Williams of the 165th, James of the 135th, Dickson of the 6th, Talton of the 145th, Parsons of the 42nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to barbers, so as to provide that a license to operate a barbershop may be granted to mobile barbershops under certain conditions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries.
HB 71. By Representatives McKillip of the 115th, Lindsey of the 54th, Jacobs of the 80th and Dollar of the 45th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to negotiating railroad crossings and entering highways from private driveways, so as to authorize local governments by ordinance or resolution to authorize the operation of bicycles on sidewalks by certain persons within the jurisdiction of such local governments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.
HB 72. By Representatives Mills of the 25th and Bearden of the 68th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to issuance, expiration, and renewal of licenses, so as to provide that examinations for drivers' licenses shall be administered only in the English language; to provide for an exception; to provide a limit on the period for which a temporary license may be issued by examination in a language other than English; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.
HB 73. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Abrams of the 84th, Battles of the 15th, Peake of the 137th and Fludd of the 66th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, so as to provide for a local option sales and use tax for local community support of economic development and quality of life; to establish special districts; to provide for

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legislative findings and intent; to provide for definitions, procedures, conditions, and limitations for the imposition, collection, disbursement, and termination of the tax; to provide for powers, duties, and authority of the state revenue commissioner; to change certain provisions regarding the ceiling on local sales and use taxes; to change certain provisions regarding aggregate limitations on excise taxes and sales and use taxes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 74. By Representatives Kidd of the 141st, Powell of the 29th, Carter of the 175th, Huckaby of the 113th, Sims of the 169th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Subpart 6A of Part 3 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tuition grant assistance for North Georgia College and State University, so as to provide tuition grant assistance for students attending Georgia Military College similar to military students attending North Georgia College and State University; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Higher Education.
HB 75. By Representatives Kidd of the 141st and Sims of the 169th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for the sale of distilled spirits by private clubs, so as to authorize the sale of alcoholic beverages by nonprofit organizations without a license during a single function; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries.
HB 76. By Representatives Kidd of the 141st, Powell of the 29th, Epps of the 140th, Maddox of the 127th and Williams of the 89th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Economic Development, so as to create the Georgia Certified Retirement Community Program; to define certain terms; to provide for the purpose of such program; to provide for the identification of factors of interest to retired persons; to provide for certification; to provide for administration and support; to

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provide for expiration; to provide for a pilot project; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Economic Development & Tourism.

HB 77. By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, Jones of the 46th, O`Neal of the 146th, England of the 108th, Collins of the 27th and others:

A BILL to amend an Act providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2010, and ending June 30, 2011, known as the "General Appropriations Act," approved June 4, 2010, as House Bill 948, Act. No.684 (Ga. L. 2010, Vol. I, Book II).

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HB 78. By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, Jones of the 46th, O`Neal of the 146th, England of the 108th, Collins of the 27th and others:

A BILL to make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal year beginning July 1, 2011 and ending June 30, 2012.

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

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

HB 34 HB 54 HB 56 HB 58 HB 60 HB 62 HB 64 HB 66 HB 68 HR 13 HR 30 HR 32 HR 34

HB 53 HB 55 HB 57 HB 59 HB 61 HB 63 HB 65 HB 67 HR 12 HR 29 HR 31 HR 33 HR 35

The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:

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HR 58. HR 59. HR 60. HR 61. HR 62. HR 63. HR 64. HR 65.

By Representative Brooks of the 63rd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Sarah Louise Hinton-Howard; and for other purposes.
By Representative Brooks of the 63rd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Charles E. Johnson; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Brooks of the 63rd and Frazier of the 123rd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Ms. Lela Wright Stone; and for other purposes.
By Representative Brooks of the 63rd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Adella Young Lowe; and for other purposes.
By Representative Brooks of the 63rd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Franklin Floyd O'Neal, Sr.; and for other purposes.
By Representative Brooks of the 63rd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Helen Louise Brown Sykes; and for other purposes.
By Representative Dollar of the 45th:
A RESOLUTION commending Jonathan Olens; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Talton of the 145th, O`Neal of the 146th and Harden of the 147th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Gwendolyn S. Taylor on being named Georgia's Middle School Principal of the Year; and for other purposes.

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HR 66. By Representative Ralston of the 7th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Ferman Stanley; and for other purposes.
HR 67. By Representative Ralston of the 7th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Michael Zager; and for other purposes.
HR 68. By Representative Ralston of the 7th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Kylan S. Warren; and for other purposes.
HR 69. By Representative Ralston of the 7th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. James Homer Hefner; and for other purposes.
HR 70. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Reece of the 11th, Coomer of the 14th and Crawford of the 16th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce; and for other purposes.
The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Cooper of the 41st, Sims of the 119th, Anderson of the 117th, Harbin of the 118th, and Williams of the 89th.
The following Resolution of the House was read:
HR 56. By Representative O`Neal of the 146th
A RESOLUTION
Relative to adjournment; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that, unless otherwise provided by subsequent resolution of the General Assembly, the meeting dates and dates of adjournment for the 2011 regular session of the General Assembly for the

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period of Thursday, January 27, 2011, through Monday, February 7, 2011, shall be as follows:
Thursday, January 27 .............................................................. in session for legislative day 6 Friday, January 28 through Sunday, January 30 ..................... in adjournment Monday, January 31 ................................................................ in session for legislative day 7 Tuesday, February 1 ................................................................ in session for legislative day 8 Wednesday, February 2 ........................................................... in session for legislative day 9 Thursday, February 3 .............................................................. in session for legislative day 10 Friday, February 4 through Sunday, February 6 ..................... in adjournment Monday, February 7 ................................................................ in session for legislative day 11

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that on and after February 7, 2011, the periods of adjournment of the 2011 session, if any, shall be as specified by subsequent resolution of the General Assembly; provided that unless otherwise specified by subsequent resolution the General Assembly shall be in adjournment on each Saturday and Sunday.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, as authorized by Code Section 28-1-2, the hours for closing and convening the Senate on each day may be as ordered by the Senate; and the hours for closing and convening the House on each day may be as ordered by the House.

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

E Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson
Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas

Y Davis Dawkins-Haigler
Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton
Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd
Fludd Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton
Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene

Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby E Hudson Y Hugley E Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse E Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick
Kidd Y Knight Y Lane

Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell
Ramsey Y Randall

Y Sheldon Y Sims, B
Sims, C Y Smith, E
Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R
Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu
VACANT VACANT Walker Y Watson Y Welch

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Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer
Cooper Y Crawford

Y Hamilton Y Hanner
Harbin Y Harden, B E Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard Y Heckstall

Y Lindsey Y Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders E Scott, M Y Scott, S Y Setzler Y Shaw

Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson E Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 156, nays 0.

The Resolution was adopted.

Representative O'Neal of the 146th moved that the House do now adjourn until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning, and the motion prevailed.

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

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Thursday, January 27, 2011

Sixth Legislative Day

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:

E Abdul-Salaam Abrams Allison Amerson Anderson Ashe Atwood Baker Battles Bearden Beasley-Teague Bell
E Benfield Benton Black Braddock Brockway Brooks Bruce Bryant Burns Byrd Carter Casas Channell Cheokas Clark, J Clark, V Coleman Collins Cooke Coomer Cooper

Crawford Davis E Dawkins-Haigler Dempsey Dickerson Dickson Dobbs Drenner Dudgeon Dutton Ehrhart England Epps, C Epps, J Evans E Floyd Fludd Franklin Frazier Fullerton Geisinger Golick Gordon Greene Hamilton Hanner Harden, B Harden, M Harrell Hatchett Hatfield Heard Hembree

Henson Hill Holcomb Holmes Holt Horne Houston Huckaby E Hudson Hugley Jackson Jacobs James Jasperse E Jerguson Johnson Jones, J E Jones, S Jordan Kaiser Kendrick Kidd Lane Lindsey Long Lucas Maddox, B Maddox, G Manning Marin Martin Maxwell Mayo

McBrayer McCall McKillip Meadows Mills Mitchell Morgan Morris Mosby Murphy Neal, J Neal, Y Nix Oliver O'Neal Pak Parent Parrish Parsons Peake Powell, A Powell, J Pruett Ramsey Rice Riley Roberts Rynders E Scott, M Scott, S Setzler Shaw

Sheldon Sims, B E Sims, C Smith, E Smith, K Smith, L Smith, R Smith, T Spencer Stephens, M Stephens, R Stephenson Talton Tankersley Taylor, D Taylor, T Teasley Thomas Tinubu Walker Watson Welch Weldon Wilkerson Wilkinson E Willard Williams, A Williams, E Williams, R Williamson Yates Ralston, Speaker

The following members were off the floor of the House when the roll was called:

Representatives Austin of the 10th, Buckner of the 130th, Dollar of the 45th, Dukes of the 150th, Gardner of the 57th, Harbin of the 118th, Heckstall of the 62nd, Howard of the

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121st, Knight of the 126th, Purcell of the 159th, Randall of the 138th, Reece of the 11th, Rogers of the 26th, and Taylor of the 55th.
They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Pastor Jerry Helton, House of Prayer, Blairsville, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Davis of the 109th, Chairman of the Committee on Information and Audits, reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day had been read and found to be correct.
By unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.
3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.
4. Reports of Standing Committees.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolution of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 79. By Representatives Atwood of the 179th, Lane of the 167th, Huckaby of the 113th, Allison of the 8th, Williams of the 165th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, known as the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to revise provisions relating to instructional activity concerning Veterans Day; to provide that public elementary and secondary schools shall be closed on November 11 of each year in honor of Veterans Day; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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HB 80. By Representatives Hamilton of the 23rd, Sheldon of the 105th, Holt of the 112th, Powell of the 29th, Rice of the 51st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 36 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to annexation of territory, so as to repeal Article 6, relating to annexation of unincorporated islands; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 81. By Representatives Casas of the 103rd, Dickson of the 6th, Ashe of the 56th, Harrell of the 106th, Golick of the 34th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to fiscal bills generally, so as to require the submission of a bill for a fiscal note when such bill has a significant impact upon anticipated revenues or expenditures of a local school system; to provide for cooperation by the Department of Education and the State School Superintendent; to provide for distribution of the bill and fiscal notes to local school superintendents; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
HB 82. By Representatives England of the 108th, Jones of the 46th and O`Neal of the 146th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year 2010-2011 known as the "General Appropriations Act," approved June 4, 2010 (Ga. L. 2010, Volume One, Book Two), so as to change certain appropriations for the State Fiscal Year 2010-2011; to make language and other changes; to reallocate certain funds; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
HB 83. By Representatives England of the 108th, Jones of the 46th and O`Neal of the 146th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year 2010-2011 known as the "General Appropriations Act," approved June 4, 2010 (Ga. L. 2010, Volume One, Book Two), so as to

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change certain appropriations for the State Fiscal Year 2010-2011; to make language and other changes; to reallocate certain funds; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
HB 84. By Representatives England of the 108th, Jones of the 46th and O`Neal of the 146th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2011, and ending June 30, 2012; 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.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
HB 85. By Representatives England of the 108th, Jones of the 46th and O`Neal of the 146th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2011, and ending June 30, 2012; 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.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
HB 86. By Representatives Williams of the 4th, Rynders of the 152nd, Dickson of the 6th, Peake of the 137th, Parsons of the 42nd and others:
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as to provide for an exemption regarding the sale or use of energy for manufacturing; to provide for definitions; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 87. By Representatives Ramsey of the 72nd, Golick of the 34th, Dempsey of the 13th, Austin of the 10th, Allison of the 8th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to enact the "Illegal Immigration Reform and Enforcement Act of 2011"; to amend the O.C.G.A., so as to provide for definitions; to provide for a private cause of action; to require private employers to use an employment eligibility verification system and provide for civil penalties; to provide for offenses; to provide for the investigation of illegal alien status; to provide authority for law enforcement officers to enforce federal immigration laws and to provide immunity; to provide for civil and criminal penalties; to modify provisions relating to training peace officers; to establish grant funding; to provide for the verification of the immigration status of foreign nationals; to provide that counties shall receive additional funding for confinement of state inmates; to require proof that private businesses are participating in the employment eligibility verification system; to provide for identification cards; to enact the "Secure and Verifiable Identity Document Act"; to provide for related matters; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 88. By Representative Kidd of the 141st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 5 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to registration of lobbyists, lobbyist reporting, and regulation of lobbying activities, so as to provide that lobbyist expenditures for the benefit of elected state officials and members of the General Assembly shall not be subject to lobbyist reporting; to provide that elected state officials and members of the General Assembly shall be required to report lobbyist expenditures for their benefit; to provide for jurisdiction of the State Ethics Commission and punishment for violations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.

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HB 89. By Representatives Peake of the 137th, Sheldon of the 105th, Mills of the 25th, Collins of the 27th, Weldon of the 3rd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to enact the "Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act" and regulate the performance of abortions in conformity therewith; to amend Code Section 16-12-141, relating to when abortion is legal, so as to make a conforming amendment and provide that any abortion not in conformity with the Act shall constitute a criminal offense; to amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to enact the Act as a part of said title; to define terms; to state legislative findings; to require a determination of gestational age prior to abortion; to prohibit abortion after a certain gestational age; to provide for other related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability of certain provisions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.

HR 57. By Representatives Brooks of the 63rd, Abdul-Salaam of the 74th, Smyre of the 132nd, Williams of the 165th, Abrams of the 84th and others:

A RESOLUTION honoring Mrs. Rosa Parks, Dr. Ralph David Abernathy, Sr., Reverend Hosea L. Williams, Reverend Dr. Joseph E. Lowery, and Reverend Joseph Everhart Boone, recognizing their accomplishments as worthy of enduring memorials, and urging the placement of their portraits in the state capitol; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

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

HB 69 HB 71 HB 73 HB 75 HB 77

HB 70 HB 72 HB 74 HB 76 HB 78

The following Resolution of the House, referred to the House Rules Subcommittee on Invites, was reported by the Committee on Rules with the following recommendation:

HR 55 Do Pass

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

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Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following resolution of the Senate:
SR 42. By Senator Carter of the 1st:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Donald G. Gallup; and for other purposes.
The following Resolutions of the House and Senate were read and adopted:
HR 73. By Representative Hill of the 21st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Wilburn Anderson Abasher; and for other purposes.
HR 74. By Representatives Geisinger of the 48th, Wilkinson of the 52nd, Cooper of the 41st, Watson of the 163rd, Smith of the 70th and others:
A RESOLUTION declaring February 3, 2011, as Hemophilia of Georgia Day; and for other purposes.
HR 75. By Representatives Collins of the 27th, Rogers of the 26th, Mills of the 25th and Benton of the 31st:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Michael "Mickey" Eugene Neidenbach; and for other purposes.
HR 76. By Representatives Geisinger of the 48th, Smith of the 70th, Wilkinson of the 52nd, Riley of the 50th and Cooper of the 41st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Wednesday, February 23, 201, as Skin Cancer Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 77. By Representatives Ralston of the 7th and Amerson of the 9th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Raymond Parks; and for other purposes.
HR 78. By Representatives Mosby of the 90th, Parsons of the 42nd and Rice of the 51st:

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A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending LifeSouth Community Blood Centers; and for other purposes.
HR 79. By Representatives Drenner of the 86th, Abrams of the 84th, O`Neal of the 146th, Jones of the 46th, Meadows of the 5th and others:
A RESOLUTION expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to the tragic shooting in Tucson, Arizona, on January 8, 2011; and for other purposes.
HR 80. By Representative Watson of the 163rd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Donald G. Gallup; and for other purposes.
SR 42. By Senator Carter of the 1st:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Donald G. Gallup; and for other purposes.
The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Hatchett of the 143rd, Mosby of the 90th, and Davis of the 109th.
The following Resolution of the House, favorably reported by the Committee on Rules, was read and adopted:
HR 55. By Representatives Yates of the 73rd, Ralston of the 7th, Jones of the 46th, O`Neal of the 146th, Cheokas of the 134th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending National Commander of the American Legion Jimmie L. Foster and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Ewing, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has overridden the Governor's Veto, Veto No. 20 (SB 1, 2010) on the following bill of the Senate:

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SB 1.

By Senators Shafer of the 48th, Hill of the 4th, Douglas of the 17th, Hill of the 32nd, Moody of the 56th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, known as the "Budget Act," so as to provide short titles; to provide for the application of zero-base budgeting to the budget process; to provide for analysis of departmental and program objectives; to provide for consideration of alternative funding levels; to provide for departmental priority lists; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Pursuant to Article 3, Section 5, Paragraph XIII of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, this vetoed Bill is immediately transmitted to the House where it shall be immediately considered.

The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following resolution of the House:

HR 56. By Representative O`Neal of the 146th:

A RESOLUTION relative to adjournment; and for other purposes.

Representative O'Neal of the 146th moved that the House do now adjourn until 1:30 o'clock, P.M., Monday, January 31, 2011, and the motion prevailed.

Pursuant to the adjournment Resolution previously adopted by the House and Senate, the Speaker announced the House adjourned until 1:30 o'clock, P.M., Monday, January 31, 2011.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Monday, January 31, 2011

Seventh Legislative Day

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 1:30 o'clock, P.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.

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

Abdul-Salaam Abrams Allison Amerson Anderson Atwood Austin Baker Battles Bearden Beasley-Teague Bell E Benfield Benton Black Braddock Brockway Brooks Bruce Bryant E Buckner Burns Byrd Carter Casas Channell Cheokas Clark, J Clark, V Coleman Collins Cooke Coomer Cooper Crawford

Davis Dawkins-Haigler Dempsey Dickerson Dickson Dobbs Dollar Drenner Dudgeon Dukes Dutton Ehrhart England Epps, C Epps, J Evans E Floyd Fludd Franklin Frazier Gardner Geisinger Gordon Greene Hamilton Hanner Harden, B Harden, M Harrell Hatchett Hatfield Heard Heckstall Hembree Henson

Hill Holcomb Holmes Holt Horne Houston Howard Huckaby E Hudson Hugley Jackson Jacobs James Jasperse Jerguson Johnson Jones, J Jones, S Jordan Kaiser Kendrick Kidd Knight Lane Lindsey Long Lucas Maddox, B Maddox, G Manning Marin Martin Maxwell Mayo McBrayer

McCall McKillip Meadows Mills Mitchell Morgan Morris Mosby Murphy Neal, J Neal, Y Nix Oliver O'Neal Pak Parent Parrish Parsons Peake Powell, A Powell, J Pruett Purcell Ramsey Randall Reece Rice Riley Roberts Rogers Rynders Scott, M Scott, S Setzler

Shaw E Sheldon
Sims, B Sims, C Smith, E Smith, K Smith, L Smith, R Smith, T Spencer Stephens, M Stephens, R Stephenson Talton Tankersley Taylor, D Taylor, R Taylor, T Teasley Thomas Tinubu Walker Watson Welch E Weldon Wilkerson Wilkinson Willard Williams, A Williams, E Williams, R Williamson Yates Ralston, Speaker

The following members were off the floor of the House when the roll was called:

Representatives Fullerton of the 151st and Golick of the 34th.

They wished to be recorded as present.

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Due to a mechanical malfunction, Representative Ashe of the 56th was not recorded on the attendance roll call. She wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Dr. Richard Walker, Macland Baptist Church, Powder Springs, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Davis of the 109th, Chairman of the Committee on Information and Audits, reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day had been read and found to be correct.
By unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.
3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.
4. Reports of Standing Committees.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 90. By Representatives Bearden of the 68th, Cooke of the 18th and Smith of the 70th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Heritage Trust Program, so as to authorize the State of Georgia to transfer its interests in heritage preserve properties to a county or local government upon certain conditions; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

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HB 91. By Representatives Bearden of the 68th, Ramsey of the 72nd, Powell of the 171st and Cooke of the 18th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 17 and Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the procedure for sentencing and imposition of punishment and the issuance, expiration, and renewal of drivers' licenses, respectively, so as to provide that any person convicted of a felony offense shall have such conviction demarcated on his or her driver's license for the length of his or her sentence; to provide for procedure; to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to cancellation, suspension, and revocation of licenses, so as to provide for license suspension under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.
HB 92. By Representatives Hamilton of the 23rd, Meadows of the 5th, England of the 108th, Mosby of the 90th, Heard of the 114th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, so as to provide limitations on when in-person absentee balloting may be conducted; to provide for a period of advance voting; to provide for procedures; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 93. By Representatives Taylor of the 79th, Jacobs of the 80th, Parent of the 81st, Huckaby of the 113th, Lindsey of the 54th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 74 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government code enforcement boards created on or after January 1, 2003, so as to change a definition for purposes of said article; to change certain references to "code inspectors" to "code enforcement officers" in said article; to amend Code Section 41-2-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to power of counties and municipalities to repair, close, or demolish unfit buildings or structures, health hazards on private property, and properties affected, so as to provide for findings by code enforcement officers; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 94. By Representatives Brooks of the 63rd, Marin of the 96th, Mitchell of the 88th, Taylor of the 55th, Beasley-Teague of the 65th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to require policies that prohibit law enforcement officers from impermissibly using race or ethnicity in determining whether to stop a motorist; to require annual training of law enforcement officers on impermissible uses of race and ethnicity in stopping vehicles; to require law enforcement officers to document the race, ethnicity, and gender of a motorist and passengers; to provide for other matters relative thereto; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 95. By Representatives Roberts of the 154th, Knight of the 126th, England of the 108th, McCall of the 30th, Burns of the 157th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding ad valorem taxation of property, so as to revise and change certain provisions regarding ad valorem taxation of forest land conservation use property; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 96. By Representatives Amerson of the 9th, Williams of the 4th, Dickson of the 6th and Jasperse of the 12th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 4 of Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local authorization and regulations for manufacture, distribution, and package sales of distilled spirits, so as to provide for a petition for referendum to call for a vote to approve the sale of distilled spirits in a county or municipality; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries.
HB 97. By Representatives Brooks of the 63rd, Morgan of the 39th, Taylor of the 55th, Beasley-Teague of the 65th, Bruce of the 64th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to minimum wage, so as to provide for a substantive and comprehensive reform of provisions regarding the minimum wage law; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for an increase in the minimum wage; to provide for annual minimum wage increases to match the rising cost of living; to provide a credit toward the minimum wage for employers of tipped workers; to eliminate various eligibility exemptions from the minimum wage; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industrial Relations.
HB 98. By Representatives Peake of the 137th, Epps of the 140th and Holmes of the 125th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the unified government of Macon-Bibb, Georgia; to provide for boundaries and service districts; to provide for a board of commissioners and the elections, terms, salaries, organization, and vacancies relative to board members; to provide for a legislative process; to provide for ethics; to provide for a mayor and the terms, elections, and salary relative to the office of mayor; to provide for governmental administration; to provide for a judiciary; to provide for elections and election districts; to provide for revenue and finance; to provide for taxation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 99. By Representatives Clark of the 104th, Cooper of the 41st, Sims of the 119th, Rynders of the 152nd and Parsons of the 42nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 26 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to licensed practical nurses, so as to require fingerprint record checks for applicants for licensure as a licensed practical nurse; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
HB 100. By Representatives Peake of the 137th, Williams of the 4th, Lindsey of the 54th, Knight of the 126th, Abrams of the 84th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 15, 9, 48, and 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating, respectively, to courts, civil practice, revenue and taxation, and state government, so as to create the Georgia Tax Court as a pilot project of limited duration under Article VI, Section I, Paragraph X of the Georgia Constitution; to provide for effective dates; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 101. By Representative McKillip of the 115th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to provide for safer bicycle riding for bicyclists and the motoring public; to provide for definitions; to change provisions relating to parking a motor vehicle; to change provisions relating to traffic laws being applicable to bicycles; to change provisions relating to the transporting of children under the age of one year on a bicycle; to change provisions relating to riding on roadways and bicycle paths; to change provisions relating to equipment on bicycles; to legalize the use of recumbent bicycles; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.
HB 102. By Representative McKillip of the 115th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to specific periods of limitations of actions, so as to provide a limitation period with respect to actions for title by prescription or private way by prescription to real property that is subject to a recorded conservation easement; to provide that such actions shall be barred entirely under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 103. By Representative Stephens of the 164th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, so as to change the sales and use tax exemption for food and food ingredients; to provide for an exception from local sales and use taxes; to provide for related matters; to

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provide for an effective date; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 104. By Representatives Bearden of the 68th, Cooke of the 18th and Nix of the 69th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a method of distribution of the net proceeds of the sales tax for education purposes levied in Carroll County; to provide for the method of distribution of proceeds of such tax between the Carroll County School District and the independent school districts located wholly or partially within Carroll County, including particularly the City of Carrollton School System and the City of Bremen School System; to provide for authority under Article VIII, Section VI, Paragraph IV of the Constitution; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 105. By Representative Spencer of the 180th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for a new charter for the City of St. Marys, Georgia, approved April 9, 1981 (Ga. L. 1981, p. 4763), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 4, 1996 (Ga. L. 1996, p. 4100), and a home rule amendment filed in the Office of the Secretary of State on February 28, 2005 (Ga. L. 2005, p. 4277), so as to provide for elections of the mayor and councilmembers in even-numbered years; to provide for related matters; to provide for a referendum; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 106. By Representative Spencer of the 180th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for a new charter for the City of St. Marys, Georgia, approved April 9, 1981 (Ga. L. 1981, p. 4763), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 4, 1996 (Ga. L. 1996, p. 4100), and a home rule amendment filed in the Office of the Secretary of State on February 28, 2005 (Ga. L. 2005, p. 4277), so as to provide for the election of the mayor and councilmembers by a simple majority by the voters of the entire city; to provide for related matters; to

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provide for a referendum; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 107. By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, Bearden of the 68th, Parsons of the 42nd, Powell of the 171st, Purcell of the 159th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 45-18-9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the right of continuation of health coverage for a spouse or dependent of a deceased public employee, so as to provide that the surviving spouse and dependents of a state employee killed while acting in the scope of his or her employment shall be entitled to continue coverage under the state health insurance plan under certain conditions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.
HR 71. By Representative Maddox of the 172nd:
A RESOLUTION authorizing the conveyance of any remaining state interest in a certain tract of real property to Grady County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.
HR 72. By Representatives Brooks of the 63rd, Taylor of the 55th, Beasley-Teague of the 65th, Ashe of the 56th, Hugley of the 133rd and others:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that persons who have been convicted of a felony involving moral turpitude may register to vote and vote upon release from confinement or while serving a period of probation or parole; to provide for notice to persons pleading guilty or nolo contendere to such an offense; to provide for notice to persons being released from confinement for such an offense; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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HR 81. By Representative Stephens of the 164th:

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the sale or use of food and food ingredients shall be exempt from the state sales and use tax or any local sales and use tax; to change certain provisions regarding the sales tax for educational purposes and provide for such exemption; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

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

HB 79 HB 81 HB 83 HB 85 HB 87 HB 89

HB 80 HB 82 HB 84 HB 86 HB 88 HR 57

Representative Golick of the 34th District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil 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 44 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Golick of the 34th
Chairman

The following Bill of the Senate, considered during the 2010 Regular Session and designated as Veto No. 20, was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate's overriding the Governor's veto thereof:

SB 1.

By Senators Shafer of the 48th, Hill of the 4th, Douglas of the 17th, Hill of the 32nd, Moody of the 56th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, known as the "Budget Act," so as to provide short titles; to provide for the application of zero-base budgeting to the budget process; to provide for analysis of departmental and program objectives; to provide for consideration of alternative funding levels; to provide for departmental priority lists; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The Speaker referred the Bill to the Committee on Rules.

Representative Franklin of the 43rd moved to appeal the ruling of the Chair.

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

N Abdul-Salaam N Abrams N Allison N Amerson N Anderson N Ashe N Atwood N Austin N Baker N Battles N Bearden
Beasley-Teague N Bell N Benfield N Benton N Black N Braddock N Brockway N Brooks N Bruce N Bryant N Buckner
Burns N Byrd N Carter N Casas N Channell N Cheokas N Clark, J N Clark, V N Coleman N Collins N Cooke N Coomer N Cooper N Crawford

N Davis N Dawkins-Haigler N Dempsey N Dickerson N Dickson N Dobbs N Dollar N Drenner N Dudgeon N Dukes N Dutton N Ehrhart N England N Epps, C N Epps, J N Evans E Floyd N Fludd Y Franklin N Frazier N Fullerton N Gardner N Geisinger N Golick N Gordon N Greene N Hamilton N Hanner
Harbin N Harden, B N Harden, M N Harrell N Hatchett N Hatfield N Heard N Heckstall

N Hembree Henson
N Hill N Holcomb N Holmes N Holt N Horne N Houston N Howard N Huckaby N Hudson N Hugley N Jackson N Jacobs N James N Jasperse N Jerguson N Johnson N Jones, J N Jones, S N Jordan N Kaiser N Kendrick N Kidd N Knight N Lane
Lindsey N Long
Lucas N Maddox, B N Maddox, G N Manning N Marin N Martin N Maxwell N Mayo

N McBrayer N McCall N McKillip N Meadows N Mills N Mitchell N Morgan N Morris N Mosby N Murphy N Neal, J N Neal, Y N Nix N Oliver N O'Neal N Pak N Parent N Parrish N Parsons N Peake N Powell, A N Powell, J N Pruett N Purcell
Ramsey N Randall N Reece N Rice N Riley N Roberts N Rogers N Rynders
Scott, M N Scott, S N Setzler N Shaw

N Sheldon N Sims, B N Sims, C N Smith, E N Smith, K N Smith, L N Smith, R N Smith, T
Smyre N Spencer N Stephens, M N Stephens, R N Stephenson N Talton N Tankersley N Taylor, D N Taylor, R N Taylor, T N Teasley N Thomas N Tinubu
VACANT VACANT Walker N Watson N Welch E Weldon N Wilkerson N Wilkinson N Willard N Williams, A N Williams, E N Williams, R N Williamson N Yates Ralston, Speaker

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On the motion, the ayes were 1, nays 164.
The motion was lost.
Representatives Burns of the 157th and Lindsey of the 54th stated that they had been called from the floor of the House during the preceding roll call. They wished to be recorded as voting "nay" thereon.
The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Bearden of the 68th, Sims of the 169th, and Abdul-Salaam of the 74th.
The following Resolution of the House was read and referred to the Committee on Rules:
HR 94. By Representatives Greene of the 149th, O`Neal of the 146th, Ralston of the 7th, Houston of the 170th and Sheldon of the 105th:
A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Peach Festival and inviting the 2010 Georgia Peach Queens to appear before the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 83. By Representatives Tankersley of the 158th, Burns of the 157th and Parrish of the 156th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 25th annual Wild Game Supper; and for other purposes.
HR 84. By Representatives Harrell of the 106th, Casas of the 103rd, Pak of the 102nd, Dickerson of the 95th, Clark of the 104th and others:
A RESOLUTION congratulating the Brookwood High School football team on winning the 2010 GHSA Class AAAAA State Championships; and for other purposes.
HR 85. By Representatives Holt of the 112th, Welch of the 110th and Dickerson of the 95th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Peggy Gainer on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.

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HR 86. HR 87. HR 88. HR 89. HR 90. HR 91. HR 92.

By Representatives Stephens of the 161st, Gordon of the 162nd, Bryant of the 160th, Hugley of the 133rd and Williams of the 165th:
A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending the Alpha Theta Zeta Chapter of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Clark of the 98th, Coomer of the 14th, Casas of the 103rd, Walker of the 107th, Sheldon of the 105th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Home Education Day at the Capitol; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Brockway of the 101st, Clark of the 98th, Manning of the 32nd, Sheldon of the 105th, Atwood of the 179th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 1, 2011, as End the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Dawkins-Haigler of the 93rd, Mitchell of the 88th, Smyre of the 132nd, Stephenson of the 92nd and Dickerson of the 95th:
A RESOLUTION commending Turner Theological Seminary and recognizing February 3, 2011, as Turner Theological Seminary Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Wilkinson of the 52nd, Lindsey of the 54th, Taylor of the 79th and Ashe of the 56th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Clifford Courtney "Court" Stockton; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Williams of the 89th, Mosby of the 90th, Mitchell of the 88th, Dawkins-Haigler of the 93rd, Frazier of the 123rd and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Lois Keith; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Greene of the 149th, Hanner of the 148th, Nix of the 69th, James of the 135th, Smyre of the 132nd and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Douglas Clare Purcell on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.

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HR 93. By Representative Neal of the 1st:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Darrell Henry; and for other purposes.

The following communications were received:

Legislative Services Committee

Office of Legislative Counsel 316 State Capitol
Atlanta, Georgia 30334

January 27, 2011

TO:

MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY

FROM THE 4TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

RE:

CAUCUS TO ELECT 4TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

STATE TRANSPORTATION BOARD MEMBER

Pursuant to the provisions of O.C.G.A. Section 32-2-20, the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House have directed me to notify you that a caucus is hereby called for the purpose of electing the member of the State Transportation Board from the 4th Congressional District. Such caucus will be held on Wednesday, February 9, 2011, at 1:00 P.M. The caucus will be held in the State Capitol Senate Chamber.

Members of the Senate from those senatorial districts embraced or partly embraced within the 4th Congressional District are eligible to participate in said caucus. Members of the House of Representatives from those representative districts embraced or partly embraced within the 4th Congressional District are eligible to participate in said caucus.

Sincerely,

/s/ Sewell R. Brumby Legislative Counsel

SRB:dd

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Legislative Services Committee

Office of Legislative Counsel 316 State Capitol
Atlanta, Georgia 30334

January 27, 2011

TO:

MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY

FROM THE 9TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

RE:

CAUCUS TO ELECT 9TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

STATE TRANSPORTATION BOARD MEMBER

Pursuant to the provisions of O.C.G.A. Section 32-2-20, the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House have directed me to notify you that a caucus is hereby called for the purpose of electing the member of the State Transportation Board from the 9th Congressional District. Such caucus will be held on Wednesday, February 9, 2011, at 2:00 P.M. The caucus will be held in the State Capitol Senate Chamber.

Members of the Senate from those senatorial districts embraced or partly embraced within the 9th Congressional District are eligible to participate in said caucus. Members of the House of Representatives from those representative districts embraced or partly embraced within the 9th Congressional District are eligible to participate in said caucus.

Sincerely,

/s/ Sewell R. Brumby Legislative Counsel

SRB:dd

Legislative Services Committee

Office of Legislative Counsel 316 State Capitol
Atlanta, Georgia 30334

January 27, 2011

TO:

MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY

FROM THE 10TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

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RE:

CAUCUS TO ELECT 10TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

STATE TRANSPORTATION BOARD MEMBER

Pursuant to the provisions of O.C.G.A. Section 32-2-20, the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House have directed me to notify you that a caucus is hereby called for the purpose of electing the member of the State Transportation Board from the 10th Congressional District. Such caucus will be held on Wednesday, February 9, 2011, at 3:00 P.M. The caucus will be held in the State Capitol Senate Chamber.

Members of the Senate from those senatorial districts embraced or partly embraced within the 10th Congressional District are eligible to participate in said caucus. Members of the House of Representatives from those representative districts embraced or partly embraced within the 10th Congressional District are eligible to participate in said caucus.

Sincerely,

/s/ Sewell R. Brumby Legislative Counsel

SRB:dd

Legislative Services Committee

Office of Legislative Counsel 316 State Capitol
Atlanta, Georgia 30334

January 27, 2011

TO:

MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY

FROM THE 11TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

RE:

CAUCUS TO ELECT 11TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

STATE TRANSPORTATION BOARD MEMBER

Pursuant to the provisions of O.C.G.A. Section 32-2-20, the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House have directed me to notify you that a caucus is hereby called for the purpose of electing the member of the State Transportation Board from the 11th Congressional District. Such caucus will be held on Wednesday, February 9, 2011, at 4:00 P.M. The caucus will be held in the State Capitol Senate Chamber.

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Members of the Senate from those senatorial districts embraced or partly embraced within the 11th Congressional District are eligible to participate in said caucus. Members of the House of Representatives from those representative districts embraced or partly embraced within the 11th Congressional District are eligible to participate in said caucus.
Sincerely,
/s/ Sewell R. Brumby Legislative Counsel
SRB:dd
Representative O'Neal of the 146th moved that the House do now adjourn until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning, and the motion prevailed.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Eighth Legislative Day

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:

Abdul-Salaam Abrams Allison Amerson Anderson Ashe Atwood Austin Baker Battles Bearden E Beasley-Teague Benton Black Braddock Brockway Buckner Burns Byrd Channell Cheokas Clark, J Clark, V E Coleman Collins Cooke Coomer Cooper Crawford Davis Dawkins-Haigler Dempsey

Dickerson Dobbs E Dollar E Drenner Dudgeon Dukes Dutton Ehrhart England Epps, C Epps, J Evans E Floyd Franklin Frazier Fullerton Gardner Geisinger E Golick Gordon Greene Hamilton Hanner Harden, B Harden, M Harrell Hatchett Hatfield Heard Heckstall Hembree

E Henson Hill Holcomb Holmes Holt Horne Houston Howard Huckaby Hudson Hugley Jackson Jacobs James Jasperse Jerguson Johnson Jones, J Jones, S Jordan Kaiser Kendrick Kidd Knight Lane Lindsey Long Lucas Maddox, B Maddox, G Manning

Marin Maxwell Mayo McBrayer McCall McKillip Meadows Mitchell Morgan Murphy Neal, J Neal, Y Nix Oliver O'Neal Pak Parent Parrish Parsons E Peake Powell, A Powell, J Pruett Purcell Ramsey Reece Rice Riley Roberts Rogers Rynders

E Scott, M Scott, S Setzler Shaw Sheldon Sims, B Smith, E Smith, K Smith, L Smith, R
E Smith, T Spencer Stephens, M Stephens, R Talton Tankersley Taylor, D Taylor, R Taylor, T Teasley Thomas Watson Welch Wilkerson Wilkinson Willard Williams, A Williams, E Williamson Yates Ralston, Speaker

The following members were off the floor of the House when the roll was called:

Representatives Benfield of the 85th, Brooks of the 63rd, Bruce of the 64th, Bryant of the 160th, Carter of the 175th, Casas of the 103rd, Dickson of the 6th, Fludd of the 66th, Mills of the 25th, Morris of the 155th, Mosby of the 90th, Randall of the 138th, Sims of

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the 169th, Stephenson of the 92nd, Tinubu of the 60th, Walker of the 107th, and Williams of the 4th.
They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Reverend James Kendrick, East Friendship Baptist Church, Athens, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Davis of the 109th, Chairman of the Committee on Information and Audits, reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day had been read and found to be correct.
By unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.
3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.
4. Reports of Standing Committees.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were read the second time:
HB 108. By Representatives Benton of the 31st and Harden of the 28th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for a new charter for the City of Maysville, approved June 2, 2010 (Ga. L. 2010, p. 3959), so as to change the provisions regarding election of members of the city council and to establish ward boundaries and provide for election of members from such wards; to provide for related matters; to provide for submission of this Act for preclearance under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.

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HB 109. By Representatives Hamilton of the 23rd, Amerson of the 9th, Peake of the 137th, Hembree of the 67th and Jerguson of the 22nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 5 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conduct of public officials and lobbyist disclosure, so as to provide a definition; to provide that public employees shall not use government owned or leased computers or telecommunications devices to promote or oppose the passage of any legislation by the General Assembly or to promote or oppose the approval or veto of any legislation by the Governor; to provide for certain exceptions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 110. By Representatives Jacobs of the 80th, Willard of the 49th, Lindsey of the 54th, Powell of the 171st, Welch of the 110th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 14 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating generally to mortgages, conveyances to secure debt, and liens, so as to provide for a vacant property registry; to provide for a definition; to provide for required elements of a form for such registration; to provide for exemptions and maximum fees for such registration and for removal from the registry; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 111. By Representatives Buckner of the 130th, Smith of the 131st, Smyre of the 132nd, Smith of the 129th and Hugley of the 133rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 8 of Chapter 5 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to comprehensive statewide water management planning, so as to change certain provisions relating to a policy statement for comprehensive state-wide water management planning, guiding principles, and requirements of plans; to regulate interbasin and intrabasin transfers of water; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources & Environment.
HB 112. By Representatives Powell of the 29th, Rice of the 51st, Battles of the 15th and Harden of the 28th:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to ensure that the financial responsibility of motor carriers in this state is compatible with federal motor carrier safety regulations; to change certain equipment requirements for the lighting equipment and warning flags for protruding loads, brake performance, ability, rear view mirrors, window tinting, and tire tread depth on commercial motor vehicles to make them compatible with federal motor carrier safety regulations; to amend Title 46 of the O.C.G.A., relating to public utilities and public transportation, to clarify the applicability of safety regulations to vehicles operated within corporate limits of a city; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; to provide for an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.
HB 113. By Representatives Powell of the 29th, Rice of the 51st, Battles of the 15th and Harden of the 28th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 11 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to abandoned motor vehicles generally, so as to provide for changed definitions; to change provisions relating to contents of abandoned vehicles; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting provisions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.
HB 114. By Representatives Powell of the 29th, Rice of the 51st, Battles of the 15th and Harden of the 28th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-11-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to lien foreclosures on abandoned motor vehicles, so as to set the fee for filing an affidavit; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.
HB 115. By Representatives Parsons of the 42nd, Dollar of the 45th, Manning of the 32nd and Clark of the 104th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sales and use taxes, so as to provide

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for the determination of proper addresses using ZIP Codes of nine digits; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 116. By Representatives Parsons of the 42nd, Geisinger of the 48th, Baker of the 78th, Williams of the 89th and Rogers of the 26th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 46-2-28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the procedure for issuance of stocks, bonds, notes, or other debt by companies under the Public Service Commission's jurisdiction, so as to provide for exemption from those procedures under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Energy, Utilities & Telecommunications.
HB 117. By Representative Crawford of the 16th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-128 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to withholding tax on sale or transfer of real property and associated tangible personal property by nonresidents, so as to provide that the person listed on the closing statement as the seller shall be treated as the seller and shall be subject to the withholding and documentation requirements; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 118. By Representative Knight of the 126th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ad valorem taxation of property, so as to change certain definitions regarding such taxation; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

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HB 119. By Representative Knight of the 126th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sales and use taxes, so as to change certain definitions regarding such taxes; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 120. By Representative Knight of the 126th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income taxes, so as to change certain definitions regarding such taxes; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 121. By Representative McKillip of the 115th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance generally, so as to prohibit the use of discretionary clauses in health and disability insurance contracts; to provide a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

HR 9.

By Representatives Bruce of the 64th, Hembree of the 67th, Brooks of the 63rd, Bearden of the 68th, Fludd of the 66th and others:

A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Teen Violence Study Committee; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Children & Youth.

HR 11. By Representatives Allison of the 8th, Harden of the 28th, Hatfield of the 177th, Brockway of the 101st, Dudgeon of the 24th and others:

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the prioritized expenditure of excess state revenues, including income tax relief, in the event of a budget surplus; to provide for a short title;

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to provide for definitions; to provide for limitations on appropriations from the Revenue Shortfall Reserve; to provide for the authority of the General Assembly with respect to the foregoing; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight.

HR 82. By Representatives Peake of the 137th, Epps of the 140th, Lucas of the 139th, Holmes of the 125th, Roberts of the 154th and others:

A RESOLUTION honoring the accomplishments of Coach Billy Henderson and dedicating an interchange in his honor; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

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

HB 90 HB 92 HB 94 HB 96 HB 98 HB 100 HB 102 HB 104 HB 106 HR 71 HR 81

HB 91 HB 93 HB 95 HB 97 HB 99 HB 101 HB 103 HB 105 HB 107 HR 72

Representative Bearden of the 68th District, Chairman of the Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security 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 107 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Bearden of the 68th
Chairman

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The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Roberts of the 154th, Brockway of the 101st, Dudgeon of the 24th, Bearden of the 68th, Tankersley of the 158th, Burns of the 157th, Parrish of the 156th, Smith of the 122nd, Parent of the 81st, Amerson of the 9th, Meadows of the 5th, Mayo of the 91st, Williams of the 165th, Powell of the 29th, McCall of the 30th, and Welch of the 110th.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and referred to the Committee on Rules:
HR 107. By Representatives Wilkinson of the 52nd, Smyre of the 132nd, Lucas of the 139th, Hanner of the 148th, Brooks of the 63rd and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Mr. James G. Ledbetter on the occasion of his retirement and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 108. By Representatives Roberts of the 154th, Ralston of the 7th, O`Neal of the 146th, Houston of the 170th, McCall of the 30th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending Dr. Arthur Leroy Dorminy as the Distinguished Older Georgian for 2011 and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 109. By Representatives Smith of the 131st, Huckaby of the 113th, Greene of the 149th, Jasperse of the 12th, Maddox of the 172nd and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending all 4-H Clubs of Georgia and inviting Mr. LaVonte Lovette, Mr. Arch D. Smith, and the 2010-11 4-H leadership team to appear before the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 110. By Representative Holmes of the 125th:
A RESOLUTION commending the Piedmont Academy Cougars Football Team on winning the GISA Class AA State Championship and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 111. By Representative Holmes of the 125th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Jones County Lady Hounds softball team on winning the Class AAAA State Championship and

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inviting them to appear before the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 96. By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, Ramsey of the 72nd, Bearden of the 68th and Powell of the 171st:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Trooper Chadwick LeCroy; and for other purposes.
HR 97. By Representatives England of the 108th, Benton of the 31st, Martin of the 47th and Cooper of the 41st:
A RESOLUTION commending Kenneth Fern, Jr.; and for other purposes.
HR 98. By Representative Powell of the 29th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Lieutenant Raleigh Durrett; and for other purposes.
HR 99. By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, McKillip of the 115th, Channell of the 116th and Heard of the 114th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Daniel Hamilton Magill; and for other purposes.
HR 100. By Representative Powell of the 29th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Robert C. Dunning, Sr.; and for other purposes.
HR 101. By Representatives Powell of the 29th, Channell of the 116th, Parrish of the 156th, Kidd of the 141st and Bearden of the 68th:
A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Rural Health Association and recognizing February 16, 2011, as Rural Health Day at the State Capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 102. By Representative Hudson of the 124th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Coach Luther Welsh; and for other purposes.

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HR 103. By Representatives Ralston of the 7th and Hill of the 21st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Paul Weatherby on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.
HR 104. By Representatives Martin of the 47th, Jones of the 46th, Yates of the 73rd, Geisinger of the 48th and Riley of the 50th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Lorenzo T. Suarez II; and for other purposes.
HR 105. By Representative Powell of the 29th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Bill H. LeCroy; and for other purposes.
HR 106. By Representatives Lucas of the 139th, Randall of the 138th, Epps of the 140th and Jordan of the 77th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Albert Billingslea; and for other purposes.
The Speaker Pro Tem assumed the Chair.
Representative O'Neal of the 146th moved that the House do now adjourn until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning, and the motion prevailed.
The Speaker Pro Tem announced the House adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Ninth Legislative Day

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:

Abrams Allison Amerson Anderson Ashe Atwood Baker Battles E Beasley-Teague E Bell E Benfield Benton Black Braddock Brockway Brooks Bruce Buckner Burns Byrd Carter Channell Cheokas Clark, V Coleman Collins Cooke Coomer Cooper Crawford Davis Dawkins-Haigler Dempsey

Dickerson Dickson E Dollar Drenner Dudgeon Dukes Dutton Ehrhart England Epps, C Epps, J Evans Floyd Fludd Franklin Frazier Fullerton Gardner Geisinger Golick Gordon Greene Hamilton Hanner Harbin Harden, B Harden, M Harrell Hatchett Hatfield Heard E Heckstall

Hembree E Henson
Hill Holcomb Holmes Holt Horne Houston Howard Huckaby Hudson Hugley Jackson Jacobs James Jasperse Johnson Jones, J Jones, S Jordan Kaiser Kendrick Kidd Knight Lane Lindsey Long Maddox, B Manning Marin Martin Maxwell

Mayo McBrayer McCall McKillip Meadows Mills Mitchell Morgan Mosby Murphy Neal, J Neal, Y Nix Oliver O'Neal Pak Parent Parrish Parsons Peake Powell, A Powell, J Pruett Purcell E Reece Rice Riley Roberts Rogers Rynders E Scott, M Scott, S

Setzler Shaw Sheldon Sims, B Sims, C Smith, E Smith, K Smith, L Smith, R Smith, T Spencer Stephens, M Stephens, R Stephenson Talton Tankersley Taylor, D Taylor, T Teasley Thomas Walker Watson Welch Weldon Wilkerson Wilkinson Willard Williams, E Williams, R Williamson Yates Ralston, Speaker

The following members were off the floor of the House when the roll was called:

Representatives Abdul-Salaam of the 74th, Austin of the 10th, Bryant of the 160th, Clark of the 98th, Dobbs of the 53rd, Jerguson of the 22nd, Maddox of the 172nd, Morris

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of the 155th, Ramsey of the 72nd, Randall of the 138th, Smyre of the 132nd, Taylor of the 55th, Tinubu of the 60th, and Williams of the 165th.
They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Reverend Karlton Howard, Noah's Ark Missionary Baptist Church, Waynesboro, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Pursuant to HR 96, the House honored the life and memory of Trooper Chadwick LeCroy.
Representative Davis of the 109th, Chairman of the Committee on Information and Audits, 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.
The House was called to order by the Speaker for the purpose of receiving the mayor of Atlanta, the Honorable Kasim Reed.
The Speaker appointed as a Committee of Escort the following members: Representatives Abrams of the 84th, Ashe of the 56th, Beasley-Teague of the 65th, Bell of the 58th, Brooks of the 63rd, Bruce of the 64th, Dobbs of the 53rd, Gardner of the 57th, Harbin of the 118th, Heckstall of the 62nd, Jones of the 44th, Kaiser of the 59th, Lindsey of the 54th, Smyre of the 132nd, Taylor of the 55th, Tinubu of the 60th, and Wilkinson of the 52nd.

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Accompanied by the Committee of Escort and other distinguished guests, the Honorable Kasim Reed appeared before the House and addressed the members.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 31. By Representatives Lindsey of the 54th, Bryant of the 160th, Geisinger of the 48th, Cheokas of the 134th, Sheldon of the 105th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, related to revenue and taxation, so as to provide for the comprehensive revision of the manner and method of assessing real property; to limit valuation increases of real property; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for applicability to certain types of real property; to provide for the manner and method of increasing or removing mill limitations regarding school systems and municipalities; to provide for optional discontinuation procedures; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates and contingencies; to provide for automatic repeal of certain provisions under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 122. By Representatives Frazier of the 123rd, Jackson of the 142nd and Burns of the 157th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Waynesboro; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the city; to provide for a governing authority of such city and the powers, duties, authority, election, terms, vacancies, compensation, expenses, qualifications, prohibitions, conflicts of interest, and suspension and removal from office relative to members of such governing authority; to provide for inquiries and investigations; to provide for oaths, organization, meetings, quorum, voting, rules, and procedures; to provide for ordinances and codes; to provide for a mayor and mayor pro tempore and certain duties, powers, and other matters relative thereto; to repeal a specific Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 123. By Representatives Powell of the 171st, Bearden of the 68th, Willard of the 49th, Rynders of the 152nd, Battles of the 15th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-10-33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to removal or attempted removal of a weapon from a public official and punishment therefor, so as to clarify that the provision includes stun guns and tasers; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 124. By Representatives Hamilton of the 23rd, Powell of the 171st, Powell of the 29th, Amerson of the 9th, Tankersley of the 158th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 36 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to procedure for resolving annexation disputes, so as to revise the compensation for members of the arbitration panel; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 125. By Representatives Dickson of the 6th, England of the 108th and Burns of the 157th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-14-90 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Agricultural Education Advisory Commission, so as to change certain provisions relating to commission meetings; to repeal an automatic termination provision; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.
HB 126. By Representatives Benton of the 31st, Dutton of the 166th, Cooke of the 18th, Harden of the 28th, Allison of the 8th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to holidays and observances, so as to designate the nineteenth day of April in each year as "Patriots Day" in Georgia; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Defense & Veterans Affairs.

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HB 127. By Representatives Holt of the 112th, Smith of the 131st, Ramsey of the 72nd, Hudson of the 124th, Battles of the 15th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prestige license plates and special plates for certain persons and vehicles, so as to provide for special license plates for amateur radio operators; to provide for conditions; to provide for a design; to provide for a list of eligible names; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.
HB 128. By Representatives Taylor of the 55th, Yates of the 73rd, Rice of the 51st, Williams of the 165th and Holcomb of the 82nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-2-85.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to special license plates for veterans, so as to provide for a special license plate for veterans of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.
HB 129. By Representatives McKillip of the 115th, Lindsey of the 54th, Hatfield of the 177th, Evans of the 40th and Willard of the 49th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 14 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating generally to mortgages, conveyances to secure debt, and liens, so as to prohibit a fee for a future conveyance of real property except under limited circumstances; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 130. By Representatives Maxwell of the 17th, England of the 108th, Nix of the 69th, Carter of the 175th, Coleman of the 97th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-14-91 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Career and Technical Education Advisory Commission, so as to change certain provisions relating to

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commission meetings; to repeal an automatic termination provision; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
HB 131. By Representatives Epps of the 140th, Roberts of the 154th, Lucas of the 139th and Baker of the 78th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conservation and natural resources, so as to exempt state agencies from certain civil penalties regarding control of water pollution; to exempt certain state agencies from stream buffer requirements; to exempt certain agencies from land-disturbing activities buffer requirements; to repeal the requirements regarding the preparation of an erosion and sediment control plan; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HB 132. By Representatives Watson of the 163rd, Lindsey of the 54th and Benfield of the 85th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance generally, so as to require certain insurance coverage for physician prescribed special dietary foods or formulas for specific chronic medical conditions; to provide a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.
HB 133. By Representatives Black of the 174th, Rogers of the 26th, Rynders of the 152nd, Weldon of the 3rd, Knight of the 126th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to current income tax payment, so as to provide for conditions of refunding de minimis overpayments; to provide for waiver of de minimis insufficiencies; to provide an effective date; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

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HB 134. By Representatives Powell of the 29th, McCall of the 30th, Roberts of the 154th, Bearden of the 68th, Hatfield of the 177th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 12 of the O.C.G.A., relating to water resources, so as to regulate interbasin transfers of water; to change certain provisions relating to permits for withdrawal, diversion, or impoundment of surface waters generally and for farm uses, coordination with water plans, restrictions, and monitoring, recording, and reporting water withdrawals; to change certain provisions relating to a policy statement for comprehensive state-wide water management planning, guiding principles, and requirements of plans; to define certain terms; to provide for effect on other restrictions; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources & Environment.
HB 135. By Representatives Black of the 174th, Burns of the 157th, Buckner of the 130th, Willard of the 49th, Powell of the 171st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 9, Chapter 4 of Title 44, and Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to specific periods of limitation, real estate boundary determination, and torts, respectively, so as repeal provisions relating to processioning and create and change provisions relating to the unauthorized cutting and carrying away of timber; to provide for a six-year statute of limitations for actions involving the cutting and carrying away of timber from the property of another; to create a duty for landowners performing timber harvesting activities; to provide that a certain right of action shall not be applicable in certain cases; to provide for an additional measure of damages for timber conversion; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 136. By Representatives Black of the 174th, Stephens of the 164th, Neal of the 1st, Shaw of the 176th, Hugley of the 133rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from state sales and use tax, so as to provide for an exemption with respect to the sale of certain school supplies, clothing, footwear, computers, and computer related accessories for a limited period of time; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

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HB 137. By Representatives Sheldon of the 105th, Roberts of the 154th and Burns of the 157th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend provisions of the O.C.G.A. relating to the Department of Transportation; to amend Title 32 of the O.C.G.A., relating to highways, bridges, and ferries, so as to change definitions; to amend Title 33 of the O.C.G.A., relating to insurance, so as to exempt the department from having to provide accident reports to attorneys in certain situations; to amend Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., relating to local government, so as to require cities to include certain information in annexation reports; to amend Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to provide that designees of the department may charge for accident reports; to amend Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to state government, so as to provide that government agencies cannot charge other government agencies for geographic information; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HB 138. By Representative Maddox of the 172nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, so as to provide limitations on when in-person absentee balloting may be conducted; to provide for a period of advance voting; to provide for procedures; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 139. By Representative Knight of the 126th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income taxes, so as to change certain definitions regarding such taxes; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 140. By Representative Knight of the 126th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ad valorem taxation of property, so as

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to change certain definitions regarding such taxation; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 141. By Representative Knight of the 126th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sales and use taxes, so as to change certain definitions regarding such taxes; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 142. By Representative Willard of the 49th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, so as to revise, modernize, and correct errors or omissions in said Code in furtherance of the work of the Code Revision Commission; to repeal portions of said Code, or Acts in amendment thereof, which have become obsolete, have been declared to be unconstitutional, or have been preempted or superseded by subsequent laws; to reenact the statutory portions of said Code, as amended; to provide for other matters relating to revision and reenactment of said Code; to provide for effect in event of conflicts; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Code Revision.
HB 143. By Representative Willard of the 49th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections, so as to revise, modernize, and correct errors or omissions in said title in furtherance of the work of the Code Revision Commission; to provide for effect in event of conflicts; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Code Revision.
HB 144. By Representative Willard of the 49th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to retirement and pensions, so as to revise,

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modernize, and correct errors or omissions in said title in furtherance of the work of the Code Revision Commission; to repeal portions of said title, or Acts in amendment thereof, which have become obsolete, have been declared to be unconstitutional, or have been preempted or superseded by subsequent laws; to provide for effect in event of conflicts; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Code Revision.
HB 145. By Representatives Hatchett of the 143rd, Cooper of the 41st, Ramsey of the 72nd, Lindsey of the 54th and Watson of the 163rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 43-33-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to the "Georgia Physical Therapy Act"; so as to revise a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
HB 146. By Representatives McKillip of the 115th, Stephens of the 164th, Jacobs of the 80th, Harbin of the 118th and Kaiser of the 59th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to imposition, rate, computation, and exemptions regarding income tax, so as to revise and change the income tax credit for clean energy property; to change certain definitions, procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for an effective date; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 147. By Representatives Watson of the 163rd, Cooper of the 41st, Ramsey of the 72nd, Hatchett of the 143rd and Pak of the 102nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 34A of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Patient Right to Know Act of 2001," so as to include information as to whether a physician has medical malpractice insurance as part of the physician profile; to provide that a patient has the right to inquire as to whether the physician carries medical malpractice insurance; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.

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HR 10. By Representatives Lindsey of the 54th, Bryant of the 160th, Geisinger of the 48th, Cheokas of the 134th, Sheldon of the 105th and others:

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to revise comprehensively ad valorem property taxes; to provide for a short title; to provide for a local referendum in each county on question of limiting valuation increases of real property for ad valorem tax purposes; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for ratification of prior and authorize enactment of new base year assessed value homestead exemptions; to provide for applicability; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HR 95. By Representatives Neal of the 1st, Greene of the 149th, Jerguson of the 22nd, Buckner of the 130th, Davis of the 109th and others:

A RESOLUTION authorizing the conveyance of certain State owned real property located in Appling County, Georgia; authorizing the exchange of certain state owned real property in Burke County, Georgia; authorizing the conveyance of and the lease of certain state owned real properties located in Toombs County, Georgia; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Upson County; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

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

HB 108 HB 110 HB 112 HB 114 HB 116 HB 118 HB 120 HR 9 HR 82

HB 109 HB 111 HB 113 HB 115 HB 117 HB 119 HB 121 HR 11

Representative Walker of the 107th District, Chairman of the Committee on Higher Education, submitted the following report:

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Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Higher Education has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
HB 49 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Walker of the 107th
Chairman
The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Cooper of the 41st, Drenner of the 86th, Gordon of the 162nd, Heard of the 114th, Peake of the 137th, Clark of the 98th, Sims of the 169th, and Parent of the 81st.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and referred to the Committee on Rules:
HR 114. By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, Amerson of the 9th, Williams of the 4th and Collins of the 27th:
A RESOLUTION commending North Georgia College and State University's Corps of Cadets and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 115. By Representatives McCall of the 30th, England of the 108th, Roberts of the 154th, Burns of the 157th, McBrayer of the 153rd and others:
A RESOLUTION congratulating Don McCorkle upon being named "Grower of the Year" by Nursery Management and Production magazine and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 116. By Representatives Stephenson of the 92nd, Dawkins-Haigler of the 93rd, Dickerson of the 95th and Kendrick of the 94th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Samuel T. King on being named Georgia's 2010 Superintendent of the Year and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.

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HR 117. By Representative Epps of the 140th:
A RESOLUTION commending Sheriff Robbie Darren Mitchum and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 118. By Representatives Dickerson of the 95th, Kendrick of the 94th, DawkinsHaigler of the 93rd, Stephenson of the 92nd, Frazier of the 123rd and others:
A RESOLUTION commending the Rockdale County Task Force Against Family Violence and recognizing February 3, 2011, as Stop Violence Against Women Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 119. By Representatives McCall of the 30th, England of the 108th, Roberts of the 154th, Burns of the 157th, McBrayer of the 153rd and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Green Industry Association; and for other purposes.
HR 120. By Representative Ralston of the 7th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Helen Virginia Elliot Jones; and for other purposes.
HR 121. By Representative Lindsey of the 54th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. William S. Goodman; and for other purposes.
HR 122. By Representatives Ehrhart of the 36th and Marin of the 96th:
A RESOLUTION commending the Boy Scouts of America program and recognizing February 8, 2011, as Boy Scouts of America Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 123. By Representatives Lindsey of the 54th, Jones of the 46th, Riley of the 50th, Oliver of the 83rd and Wilkinson of the 52nd:
A RESOLUTION declaring February 7, 2011, as March of Dimes Georgia Chapter Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

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HR 124. By Representatives Taylor of the 55th, Brooks of the 63rd, Beasley-Teague of the 65th and Long of the 61st:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Ella Mae Wade Brayboy; and for other purposes.
HR 125. By Representatives Howard of the 121st, Murphy of the 120th, Jackson of the 142nd, Frazier of the 123rd, James of the 135th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Iry Jernigan; and for other purposes.
HR 126. By Representatives Hugley of the 133rd, Smyre of the 132nd, Smith of the 131st, Buckner of the 130th and Smith of the 129th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Brandon Ralph Isome upon his installation as pastor of Nazareth Baptist Church; and for other purposes.
HR 127. By Representatives McCall of the 30th, Roberts of the 154th, England of the 108th, Burns of the 157th, McBrayer of the 153rd and others:
A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia peanut industry and recognizing March 17, 2011, as Peanut Butter and Jelly Day at the Capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 128. By Representatives Hugley of the 133rd, Smith of the 131st, Buckner of the 130th, Smyre of the 132nd and Smith of the 129th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend James Calvin Harris on the occasion of his 60th pastoral anniversary with Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church; and for other purposes.
HR 129. By Representative Heckstall of the 62nd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Bernard C. Thompson; and for other purposes.
HR 130. By Representatives Wilkinson of the 52nd, Jacobs of the 80th, Henson of the 87th, Taylor of the 79th, Parent of the 81st and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Steven A. Ratkitt; and for other purposes.

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HR 131. By Representative Jerguson of the 22nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending William Paul Ellis; and for other purposes.
HR 132. By Representative Jerguson of the 22nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jonathan Bradford King; and for other purposes.
HR 133. By Representative Jerguson of the 22nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Preston Walker Burkhart; and for other purposes.
HR 134. By Representatives Kendrick of the 94th and Jacobs of the 80th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Erik Lavere Downes; and for other purposes.
The following Resolutions of the House, referred to the House Rules Subcommittee on Invites, were reported by the Committee on Rules with the following recommendations:
HR 54 Do Pass HR 114 Do Pass
The following Resolutions of the House, favorably reported by the Committee on Rules, were read and adopted:
HR 54. By Representatives Maddox of the 172nd and Black of the 174th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 3, 2011, as Veterinary Medicine Day at the state capitol and inviting representatives from the Georgia veterinary medical community to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 114. By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, Amerson of the 9th, Williams of the 4th and Collins of the 27th:
A RESOLUTION commending North Georgia College and State University's Corps of Cadets and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.

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Representative O'Neal of the 146th moved that the House do now adjourn until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning, and the motion prevailed.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Thursday, February 3, 2011

Tenth Legislative Day

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:

Abrams Allison Amerson Anderson Ashe Atwood Austin Baker Battles Bearden E Beasley-Teague Bell Benfield Benton Black Braddock Brockway Brooks Bruce Bryant Buckner Burns Byrd Carter Channell Cheokas Clark, J Clark, V Collins Cooke Coomer Cooper Crawford

Davis E Dawkins-Haigler
Dempsey Dickerson E Dickson Dobbs Drenner Dudgeon Dutton Ehrhart England Epps, C Epps, J Evans Fludd Franklin Frazier E Fullerton Gardner Geisinger Golick Gordon Greene Hamilton Hanner Harden, B Harden, M Hatchett Hatfield Heard E Heckstall Hembree E Henson

Hill Holcomb Holmes Holt Horne Houston Howard Huckaby Hudson Hugley Jackson Jasperse Jerguson Johnson Jones, J Jones, S Jordan E Kaiser Kendrick Kidd Knight Lane Lindsey E Long Lucas Maddox, B Maddox, G Manning Marin Martin Maxwell Mayo McBrayer

McCall McKillip Meadows Mills Mitchell E Morgan Morris Mosby Murphy Neal, J Neal, Y Nix Oliver O'Neal Pak Parent Parrish Parsons Peake Powell, A Powell, J Pruett Purcell Ramsey Randall Rice Riley Roberts Rogers Rynders E Scott, M Scott, S Setzler

Shaw Sheldon Sims, B Sims, C Smith, E Smith, K Smith, L Smith, R Smith, T Smyre Spencer Stephens, M Stephens, R Talton Tankersley Taylor, D Taylor, R Taylor, T Teasley Thomas Tinubu Watson Welch Weldon Wilkerson Wilkinson Willard Williams, A Williams, E Williams, R Williamson Yates Ralston, Speaker

The following members were off the floor of the House when the roll was called:

Representatives Abdul-Salaam of the 74th, Casas of the 103rd, Coleman of the 97th, Dollar of the 45th, Floyd of the 99th, Harrell of the 106th, Jacobs of the 80th, James of the 135th, Reece of the 11th, Stephenson of the 92nd, and Walker of the 107th.

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They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Pastor Brad Waters, Grace Baptist Church, Monroe, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Davis of the 109th, Chairman of the Committee on Information and Audits, reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day had been read and found to be correct.
By unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.
3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.
4. Reports of Standing Committees.
5. Third reading and passage of Local uncontested Bills.
6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions.
The following communication was received:
House of Representatives State Capitol, Room 417 Atlanta, Georgia 30334
February 3, 2011
Robert E. Rivers Clerk of the House 309 State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Dear Mr. Clerk:

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I wanted to confirm that I was present on Tuesday, February 1 during the legislative session; could the official record be updated to reflect. There appears to have been an issue with my voting machine, which did not register during the morning.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you need any further.
Sincerely,
/s/ Chuck Charles "Chuck" E. Martin Georgia House of Representatives District 47
Pursuant to HR 54, the House recognized February 3, 2011, as Veterinary Medicine Day at the state capitol and invited representatives from the Georgia veterinary medical community to be recognized by the House of Representatives.
Pursuant to HR 114, the House commended North Georgia College and State University's Corps of Cadets and invited them to be recognized by the House of Representatives.
Pursuant to HR 135, the House recognized February 3, 2011, as Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Day at the state capitol and invited them to be recognized by the House of Representatives.
Pursuant to HR 136, the House honored the life and memory of the Honorable Tony Sellier and invited Mrs. Judye Sellier to be recognized by the House of Representatives.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 148. By Representatives Maddox of the 172nd, Black of the 174th, Taylor of the 173rd, Battles of the 15th and Atwood of the 179th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to animals, so as to extensively revise provisions relating to dogs and especially provisions relating to dangerous and vicious dogs; to define and redefine terms; to provide for liability for injuries and damage caused by dogs; to amend Code Section 51-2-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to liability for injury caused by vicious or dangerous animals, so as to provide for a conforming amendment; to state legislative intent; to provide for other related matters; to provide for an

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effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 149. By Representatives Bearden of the 68th, Powell of the 171st, Willard of the 49th, Cheokas of the 134th and Weldon of the 3rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 10 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to magistrates, so as to provide for the termination of magistrates under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 150. By Representative Knight of the 126th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 13 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to excise taxes on rooms, lodgings, and accommodations, so as to change certain definitions regarding such taxes; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 151. By Representative Knight of the 126th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor fuel and road taxes, so as to change certain definitions regarding such taxes; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 152. By Representative Knight of the 126th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to cigar and cigarette taxes, so as to change certain definitions regarding such taxes; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

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HB 153. By Representatives Smith of the 131st, Smith of the 129th, Hugley of the 133rd, Buckner of the 130th and Smyre of the 132nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for water conservation; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to control of water pollution and surface-water use, so as to regulate the return of surface waters to the sources from which they were withdrawn by local government entities; to provide for reports; to provide for permit modifications; to amend Code Section 31-3-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to functions of county boards of health, so as to change certain provisions relating to on-site sewage management systems; to provide a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources & Environment.
HB 154. By Representatives Murphy of the 120th, Harbin of the 118th, Howard of the 121st, Smyre of the 132nd, Epps of the 128th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to organization and members of the Public Service Commission, so as to provide for the election of members of the Public Service Commission by the electors of their respective districts only; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Energy, Utilities & Telecommunications.
HB 155. By Representatives Weldon of the 3rd, Baker of the 78th, Powell of the 29th, Greene of the 149th, Hembree of the 67th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 6 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to bonds for good behavior and to keep the peace, so as to provide for application and notice to appear for a show cause hearing; to provide for a hearing; to provide for bonds; to provide for costs; to provide for the issuance of a prehearing arrest warrant; to repeal provisions relating to a bond against a spouse; to provide for a bond for good behavior; to provide for remedy for violation of bond; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 156. By Representatives Cheokas of the 134th, Meadows of the 5th, Roberts of the 154th, England of the 108th, Bearden of the 68th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 45-9-85 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to payment for indemnification for death or disability, procedure for making of payments, and appeal, so as to change provisions relative to the indemnification of injured state highway employees; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.
HB 157. By Representatives Brooks of the 63rd, Talton of the 145th, Benfield of the 85th, Pruett of the 144th, Hatfield of the 177th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 17-15-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to persons eligible for awards under the Georgia Crime Victims Emergency Fund, so as to define a certain term; to provide that eligible persons may file a claim with the board when a cold case is reopened or when a convicted offender seeks post-conviction relief; to provide for compensation; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 158. By Representatives Mills of the 25th, Maxwell of the 17th and England of the 108th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, so as to change the date of the nonpartisan election; to provide for qualifying dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 159. By Representative Lucas of the 139th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-3-519.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ineligibility for HOPE scholarships and grants, so as to provide for a family income limit on eligibility; to provide that the Georgia Student Finance Commission may adjust the income limit under certain conditions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Higher Education.

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HB 160. By Representatives Powell of the 171st, Willard of the 49th, Welch of the 110th, Weldon of the 3rd, Maddox of the 127th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 5-6-48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to grounds for dismissal of appeal, so as to provide that certain appeals improperly filed may be dismissed by the court; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 161. By Representatives Purcell of the 159th, Roberts of the 154th, Powell of the 29th, Bearden of the 68th, Bell of the 58th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 13 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to uniform rules of the road for motorcycles, so as to provide for certain traffic regulations relating to motorcycles; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.
HB 162. By Representatives Purcell of the 159th, Willard of the 49th, Stephens of the 164th, Tankersley of the 158th, Greene of the 149th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 1 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the sexual offender registration review board, so as to provide that persons who are required to register on the state sexual offender registry are prohibited from photographing a minor without the permission of the minor's parent; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 163. By Representatives Dawkins-Haigler of the 93rd, Mayo of the 91st, BeasleyTeague of the 65th, Stephenson of the 92nd, Heard of the 114th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding the General Assembly, so as to provide for the inclusion and exclusion of certain prisoners in population counts when redistricting plans are created; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.

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HB 164. By Representatives Ramsey of the 72nd, Lindsey of the 54th, Lucas of the 139th, Oliver of the 83rd, Ehrhart of the 36th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, so as to revise and add definitions relating to coin operated amusement machines; to provide for fees; to authorize the commissioner of revenue to retain a portion of certain fees as administrative costs; to provide that the commissioner is not authorized to impose any additional fee; to provide for noncash redemption by gift card; to prohibit local governments from prohibiting bona fide coin operated amusement machines or establishing the number of such machines in certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 165. By Representatives Powell of the 29th, Jerguson of the 22nd, Cooper of the 41st, Dickson of the 6th, Mitchell of the 88th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prohibited acts regarding alcoholic beverages, so as to provide that counties and municipalities with approval of the local housing authority board of commissioners may provide certain exceptions relating to the sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises near housing authority property; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries.
HB 166. By Representatives Powell of the 29th, Dickson of the 6th, Jerguson of the 22nd, Harbin of the 118th and Maddox of the 127th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 15 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professional engineers and land surveyors, so as to change the requirements for eligibility for certification as an engineer-in-training and eligibility for a certificate of registration as a professional engineer; to change requirements for eligibility for certification as a land surveyor-in-training and for a certificate of registration as a land surveyor; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries.

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HB 167. By Representatives Davis of the 109th, Maxwell of the 17th, Rogers of the 26th, Meadows of the 5th, Cooper of the 41st and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, so as to provide for changes in the definitions of the terms "group accident and sickness insurance" and "true association"; to provide a short title; to provide certain definitions; to include plan administrators in prompt pay requirements; to provide for penalties; to provide an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

HR 112. By Representatives Thomas of the 100th, Buckner of the 130th, Abrams of the 84th, Drenner of the 86th, Crawford of the 16th and others:

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by law for creation and administration of a nonlapsing trust fund or funds for purposes of hazardous waste management, solid waste management, or both; to provide for appropriations and dedication of revenue to such funds; to provide for ratification of previously enacted laws relating to such funds; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources & Environment.

HR 113. By Representatives Bearden of the 68th, Talton of the 145th, Cooke of the 18th and Hanner of the 148th:

A RESOLUTION creating the House School Bus Safety Study Committee; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.

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

HB 31 HB 123 HB 125 HB 127 HB 129

HB 122 HB 124 HB 126 HB 128 HB 130

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HB 131 HB 133 HB 135 HB 137 HB 139 HB 141 HB 143 HB 145 HB 147 HR 95

HB 132 HB 134 HB 136 HB 138 HB 140 HB 142 HB 144 HB 146 HR 10

Representative McCall of the 30th District, Chairman of the Committee on Agriculture and Consumer Affairs, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Agriculture and Consumer Affairs has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:

HB 42 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ McCall of the 30th
Chairman

Representative Cooper of the 41st District, Chairman of the Committee on Health and Human Services, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Health and Human Services 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 99 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Cooper of the 41st
Chairman

Representative Bearden of the 68th District, Chairman of the Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security, submitted the following report:

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Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security 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 72 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Bearden of the 68th
Chairman

The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2011

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 10th Legislative Day as enumerated below:

DEBATE CALENDAR

Open Rule

None

Modified Open Rule

None

Modified Structured Rule

HB 107

Health coverage; spouse and dependents of deceased public employee; provide (PS&HS-Ralston-7th)

Structured Rule

None

Bills and Resolutions on this calendar may be called in any order the Speaker desires.

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Respectfully submitted, /s/ Meadows of the 5th
Chairman
By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the House was withdrawn from the Rules Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Rules:
HB 107. By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, Bearden of the 68th, Parsons of the 42nd, Powell of the 171st, Purcell of the 159th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 45-18-9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the right of continuation of health coverage for a spouse or dependent of a deceased public employee, so as to provide that the surviving spouse and dependents of a state employee killed while acting in the scope of his or her employment shall be entitled to continue coverage under the state health insurance plan under certain conditions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Ewing, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following resolution of the Senate:
SR 102. By Senator Rogers of the 21st:
A RESOLUTION relative to adjournment; and for other purposes.
The following Resolution of the Senate was read:
SR 102. By Senator Rogers of the 21st
A RESOLUTION
Relative to adjournment; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that, unless otherwise provided by subsequent resolution of the General Assembly, the meeting dates and dates of adjournment for the 2011 regular session of the General Assembly for the

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period of Monday, February 7, 2011, through Thursday, February 24, 2011, shall be as follows:
Monday, February 7 ................................................................ in session for legislative day 11 Tuesday, February 8 ................................................................ in adjournment Wednesday, February 9 ........................................................... in session for legislative day 12 Thursday, February 10 ............................................................ in session for legislative day 13 Friday, February 11 through Monday, February 14 ................ in adjournment Tuesday, February 15 .............................................................. in session for legislative day 14 Wednesday, February 16 ......................................................... in session for legislative day 15 Thursday, February 17 ............................................................ in session for legislative day 16 Friday, February 18 through Monday, February 21 ................ in adjournment Tuesday, February 22 .............................................................. in session for legislative day 17 Wednesday, February 23 ......................................................... in session for legislative day 18 Thursday, February 24 ............................................................ in session for legislative day 19

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that on and after February 24, 2011, the periods of adjournment of the 2011 session, if any, shall be as specified by subsequent resolution of the General Assembly; provided that unless otherwise specified by subsequent resolution the General Assembly shall be in adjournment on each Saturday and Sunday.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, as authorized by Code Section 28-1-2, the hours for closing and convening the Senate on each day may be as ordered by the Senate; and the hours for closing and convening the House on each day may be as ordered by the House.

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

Y Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison
Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell E Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson E Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Franklin Y Frazier E Fullerton Y Gardner

Y Hembree E Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse
Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J
Jones, S Y Jordan E Kaiser

Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell E Morgan Y Morris
Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J

Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D
Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu
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Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard Y Heckstall

Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long
Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin E Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders E Scott, M Y Scott, S
Setzler Y Shaw

VACANT Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson
Yates Ralston, Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 161, nays 0.

The Resolution was adopted.

Representative Lucas of the 139th 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 members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:

Representatives Howard of the 121st, Geisinger of the 48th, Knight of the 126th, Dawkins-Haigler of the 93rd, Stephenson of the 92nd, Dickerson of the 95th, Kendrick of the 94th, Williamson of the 111th, Epps of the 128th, Parent of the 81st, Taylor of the 79th, Holcomb of the 82nd, Hugley of the 133rd, Mitchell of the 88th, and Baker of the 78th.

The following Resolutions of the House were read and referred to the Committee on Rules:
HR 135. By Representatives Smyre of the 132nd, Meadows of the 5th, Abrams of the 84th, Murphy of the 120th, Smith of the 122nd and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 3, 2011, as Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Day at the state capitol and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 136. By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, Jones of the 46th, O`Neal of the 146th, Peake of the 137th, Davis of the 109th and others:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of the Honorable Tony Sellier and inviting Mrs. Judye Sellier to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.

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The following Resolutions of the House, referred to the House Rules Subcommittee on Invites, were reported by the Committee on Rules with the following recommendations:
HR 135 Do Pass HR 136 Do Pass
The following Resolutions of the House, favorably reported by the Committee on Rules, were read and adopted:
HR 135. By Representatives Smyre of the 132nd, Meadows of the 5th, Abrams of the 84th, Murphy of the 120th, Smith of the 122nd and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 3, 2011, as Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Day at the state capitol and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 136. By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, Jones of the 46th, O`Neal of the 146th, Peake of the 137th, Davis of the 109th and others:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of the Honorable Tony Sellier and inviting Mrs. Judye Sellier to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 137. By Representatives Williamson of the 111th, Ralston of the 7th, Howard of the 121st, Benton of the 31st, Smith of the 131st and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Bessie Cooper of Walton County, Georgia, the world's oldest living person; and for other purposes.
HR 138. By Representatives Horne of the 71st and Mitchell of the 88th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. James L. Starnes on the occasion of his 90th birthday; and for other purposes.
HR 139. By Representatives Holt of the 112th and Huckaby of the 113th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. A. Felton Jenkins, Jr.; and for other purposes.

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HR 140. By Representatives Ashe of the 56th, Kaiser of the 59th, Jones of the 44th, Beasley-Teague of the 65th, Taylor of the 55th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Representative Roger Bruce in appreciation for his service to the citizens of Douglas and Fulton counties; and for other purposes.
HR 141. By Representatives Peake of the 137th, Randall of the 138th, Holmes of the 125th, Epps of the 140th and Lucas of the 139th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Stratford Academy boys soccer team on winning the Class AAA State Championship; and for other purposes.
HR 142. By Representatives Peake of the 137th, Randall of the 138th, Holmes of the 125th, Epps of the 140th and Lucas of the 139th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Stratford Academy girls soccer team on winning the Class AAA State Championship; and for other purposes.
HR 143. By Representative Baker of the 78th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Charles "Chuck" Ware; and for other purposes.
HR 144. By Representatives Maxwell of the 17th and Braddock of the 19th:
A RESOLUTION commending Leadership Paulding 21; and for other purposes.
HR 145. By Representatives Jones of the 46th, Maxwell of the 17th, Ramsey of the 72nd, Coleman of the 97th and Golick of the 34th:
A RESOLUTION commending Georgia State University and recognizing February 9, 2011, as Georgia State University Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 146. By Representative Neal of the 1st:
A RESOLUTION commending Tiffany Devine on her selection by the Georgia Art Education Association for LaFayette High School; and for other purposes.

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HR 147. By Representative Neal of the 1st:
A RESOLUTION commending Meredith Wright on her selection by the Georgia Art Education Association for Gilbert Elementary School; and for other purposes.
HR 148. By Representative Neal of the 1st:
A RESOLUTION commending Thomas McLean on his selection by the Georgia Art Education Association for LaFayette High School; and for other purposes.
HR 149. By Representative Neal of the 1st:
A RESOLUTION commending Railee Lynn on her selection by the Georgia Art Education Association for Gilbert Elementary School; and for other purposes.
HR 150. By Representative Neal of the 1st:
A RESOLUTION commending Kathryn Kilpatrick on her selection by the Georgia Art Education Association for LaFayette High School; and for other purposes.
HR 151. By Representative Neal of the 1st:
A RESOLUTION commending Brittany Rains on her selection by the Georgia Art Education Association for LaFayette High School; and for other purposes.
Representative Coleman of the 97th District, Chairman of the Committee on Education, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Education has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
HB 39 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Coleman of the 97th
Chairman

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Representative O'Neal of the 146th moved that the House stand in recess until 5:00 o'clock, P.M., at which time the House will stand adjourned until 1:00 o'clock, P.M., Monday, February 7, 2011, and the motion prevailed.
The Speaker announced the House in recess until 5:00 o'clock, P.M., at which time the House will stand adjourned, pursuant to the adjournment Resolution previously adopted by the House and Senate, until 1:00 o'clock, P.M., Monday, February 7, 2011.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Monday, February 7, 2011

Eleventh Legislative Day

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 1:00 o'clock, P.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.

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

Abdul-Salaam Abrams Allison Amerson Anderson Ashe Atwood Austin Baker Battles Bearden E Beasley-Teague Bell E Benfield Benton Black Braddock Brockway Brooks E Bruce Bryant E Buckner Burns Byrd Carter Casas Channell Cheokas Clark, J Clark, V Coleman E Collins

Cooke Coomer Cooper Crawford Davis Dempsey Dickerson Dickson Dobbs Drenner Dudgeon Dukes Dutton Ehrhart England Epps, C Epps, J Evans E Floyd Fludd Franklin Frazier Fullerton Geisinger Gordon Greene Hamilton Hanner Harden, B E Harden, M Harrell Hatchett

Hatfield E Heard
Hembree Henson Hill Holcomb Holmes Holt Horne Houston Huckaby Hudson Hugley Jackson James Jasperse Jerguson Johnson Jones, J Jordan Kaiser Kendrick E Kidd Knight Lane Lindsey Long Lucas Maddox, B Maddox, G Manning

E Marin Martin Maxwell McBrayer McCall McKillip Meadows Mills Mitchell
E Morgan E Morris
Neal, J Neal, Y Nix Oliver O'Neal Pak Parent Parrish Parsons Peake Powell, J Purcell Ramsey Randall Reece Rice Riley Roberts Rogers Rynders

Scott, M Scott, S Shaw Sheldon Sims, B Sims, C Smith, E Smith, K Smith, L Smith, R Smith, T Spencer Stephens, M Stephens, R Talton Tankersley Taylor, D Taylor, T Teasley Thomas Walker Watson Welch Weldon Wilkerson Wilkinson Williams, A Williams, E Williams, R Yates Ralston, Speaker

The following members were off the floor of the House when the roll was called:

Representatives Dawkins-Haigler of the 93rd, Dollar of the 45th, Gardner of the 57th, Golick of the 34th, Harbin of the 118th, Howard of the 121st, Jacobs of the 80th, Jones of the 44th, Mayo of the 91st, Mosby of the 90th, Powell of the 29th, Pruett of the 144th,

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Setzler of the 35th, Smyre of the 132nd, Stephenson of the 92nd, Taylor of the 55th, Tinubu of the 60th, Willard of the 49th, and Williamson of the 111th.
They wished to be recorded as present.
Due to a mechanical malfunction, Representative Murphy of the 120th was not recorded on the attendance roll call. He wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Dr. John Pinson, Senior Pastor, Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Augusta, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Davis of the 109th, Chairman of the Committee on Information and Audits, reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day had been read and found to be correct.
By unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.
3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.
4. Reports of Standing Committees.
5. Third reading and passage of Local uncontested Bills.
6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 168. By Representatives Knight of the 126th and Channell of the 116th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, so as to define the terms

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"Internal Revenue Code" and "Internal Revenue Code of 1986" and thereby incorporate certain provisions of the federal law into Georgia law; to provide that certain corporate income tax elections made for federal income tax purposes shall also apply for state income tax purposes; to provide an effective date; to provide applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 169. By Representative Knight of the 126th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 13 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to excise taxes on rental of motor vehicles, so as to change certain definitions regarding such taxes; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 170. By Representative Knight of the 126th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tax executions, so as to change certain provisions regarding issuance of tax executions; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 171. By Representatives Casas of the 103rd, Coleman of the 97th, Hembree of the 67th, Purcell of the 159th, Davis of the 109th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local boards of education, so as to enact the "Higher Education Scholarships for High School Students Act"; to authorize local boards of education to provide scholarships for high school students who graduate early; to provide that such scholarships are contingent on available local funding; to provide for requirements and procedures; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
HB 172. By Representatives Coleman of the 97th, Casas of the 103rd, Nix of the 69th, Ashe of the 56th, Clark of the 104th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to extend the date by which school systems must notify the department of their intention to request flexibility or remain status quo; to temporarily extend certain expenditure control waivers relating to funds earned for direct instructional costs, media center costs, staff and professional development costs, and additional days of instruction; to provide for automatic repeal; to temporarily extend flexibility in maximum class size requirements in kindergarten through grade eight; to temporarily extend certain deadlines relating to annual teacher contracts; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
HB 173. By Representatives Coleman of the 97th, Casas of the 103rd, Nix of the 69th, Ashe of the 56th, Clark of the 104th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 10 of Article 17 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professional standards for teachers, so as to revise provisions relating to expungement of records; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
HB 174. By Representative Mills of the 25th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 36-70-24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to criteria for service delivery strategy, so as to change certain provisions regarding water or sewer fees; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 175. By Representatives Casas of the 103rd, Harrell of the 106th, Davis of the 109th, Brockway of the 101st, Nix of the 69th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 14 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to other educational programs under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to enact the "Online Clearinghouse Act"; to create a clearinghouse through which local school systems may offer their computer-based courses to students of other local school systems; to provide for definitions; to provide for

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procedures and requirements for offering a course through the clearinghouse; to provide for enrollment in virtual courses offered through the clearinghouse; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
HB 176. By Representatives Casas of the 103rd, Coleman of the 97th, Hembree of the 67th, Davis of the 109th, Nix of the 69th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for education, so as to enact the "Credit Articulation Agreements Act" to provide for state-wide degree transfer agreements between state institutions of higher education; to provide for definitions; to provide for certain requirements; to provide for timelines; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Higher Education.
HB 177. By Representatives Marin of the 96th, Brooks of the 63rd, Mitchell of the 88th, Drenner of the 86th, Floyd of the 99th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to require policies that prohibit law enforcement officers from impermissibly using race or ethnicity in determining whether to stop a motorist; to require annual training of law enforcement officers on impermissible uses of race and ethnicity in stopping vehicles; to require law enforcement officers to document the race, ethnicity, and gender of a motorist and passengers; to provide for other matters relative thereto; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 178. By Representative Sims of the 169th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, so as to provide for prepaid state and local consumables taxes; to change certain provisions regarding definitions; to repeal the sales and use tax exemption regarding food and food ingredients; to change certain provisions regarding applicability and exemptions with respect to sales and use taxes on alcoholic

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beverages, tobacco or tobacco products, or food and food ingredients; to change certain provisions regarding dealers' sales and use tax returns; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to change certain provisions regarding penalties; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 179. By Representatives Burns of the 157th, Roberts of the 154th, England of the 108th, Bryant of the 160th, Hamilton of the 23rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 3 of Chapter 6 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the state highway system, so as to modify the procedures whereby owners of legally erected and maintained signs obtain and renew permits for the installation of signs; to change certain conditions relating to permits to remove vegetation from the viewing zones of outdoor signs; to provide for related matters; to provide for severability; to provide for the Department of Transportation to promulgate forms and policies; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HB 180. By Representatives Willard of the 49th, Powell of the 29th, Holt of the 112th, Riley of the 50th, Taylor of the 79th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to driving on the right side of the roadway, overtaking and passing, and following too closely, so as to require the operator of a motor vehicle to leave a safe distance between such motor vehicle and a bicycle when such vehicle is passing the bicycle; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.
HB 181. By Representatives Golick of the 34th, Coleman of the 97th, Casas of the 103rd, Lindsey of the 54th, Nix of the 69th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 33 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the scholarship program for special needs students, so as to provide for the waiver of one of the

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scholarship requirements under certain conditions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
HB 182. By Representative Marin of the 96th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding insurance, so as to require health benefit policy coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of infertility; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.
HB 183. By Representatives Maxwell of the 17th, Meadows of the 5th, Benton of the 31st, Greene of the 149th, Buckner of the 130th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to retirement and pensions, so as to provide that all persons who become members of the General Assembly on or after July 1, 2012, shall become members of the Georgia Legislative Retirement System; to provide that persons who are members of the General Assembly on July 1, 2012, but who are not members of the retirement system may elect membership; to provide for creditable service and the payment of the full actuarial value; to repeal certain obsolete provisions relative to membership by certain staff members; to provide for notification of return to service; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.
HB 184. By Representatives Weldon of the 3rd, Harden of the 147th, Lane of the 167th, Neal of the 1st, Dollar of the 45th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to controlled substances, so as to provide for the establishment of a program to monitor the prescribing and dispensing of Schedule II, III, IV, and V controlled substances; to provide for definitions; to require dispensers to submit certain information regarding the dispensing of such controlled substances; to provide for the confidentiality of submitted information except under certain circumstances; to provide for the establishment of an Electronic Database Review Advisory Committee; to

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provide for its membership, duties, and organization; to provide for the establishment of rules and regulations; to provide for limited liability; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 185. By Representatives Weldon of the 3rd, Manning of the 32nd, Evans of the 40th, Oliver of the 83rd, Powell of the 29th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a short title; to amend Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, so as to change provisions relating to interference with lawful custody; to change provisions relating to contributing to the delinquency, unruliness, or deprivation of a minor; to provide for definitions; to provide for exclusions from criminal liability under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 186. By Representatives Nix of the 69th, Davis of the 109th, Coleman of the 97th, Carter of the 175th, Clark of the 104th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to provide and expand career pathway options for high school students to ensure their career and college readiness; to amend Chapter 14 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Workforce Investment Board, so as to provide for the establishment of soft skills certification by the Governor's Office of Workforce Development; to provide for collaboration with the Department of Education to enable high school students to attain soft skills certification; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
HB 187. By Representatives Channell of the 116th, Cooper of the 41st, Huckaby of the 113th, Jerguson of the 22nd and Parrish of the 156th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical assistance generally, so as to provide for a single administrator for dental services for

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Medicaid recipients and PeachCare for Kids participants; to require the Department of Community Health to competitively bid out and contract for such single administrator; to provide for requirements for the single administrator; to provide for applicability; to provide for an amendment to the state plan if necessary; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
HB 188. By Representatives Parent of the 81st, Smith of the 122nd, Johnson of the 37th, Abrams of the 84th, Dukes of the 150th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 50-6-32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Transparency in Government Act," so as to provide for additional information required to be provided on the public information website of the Department of Audits and Accounts; to change the short title; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight.
HB 189. By Representatives Wilkinson of the 52nd, Maxwell of the 17th, Shaw of the 176th, Hembree of the 67th, Mitchell of the 88th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding insurance, so as to provide that no contract or agreement between a dental insurer or network and a dentist shall require the dentist to accept an amount for dental care services that are not covered dental services under a dental benefit plan; to provide that no dental insurer shall publish or otherwise communicate that discounts are available for noncovered dental services; to provide that a violation is punishable as an unfair trade practice; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.
HR 152. By Representatives Gordon of the 162nd, Drenner of the 86th, Murphy of the 120th, Williams of the 165th, Parent of the 81st and others:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the Public Service Commission shall be composed of seven members representing seven districts of more or less equal population who

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shall be elected by the qualified electors of their respective districts; to provide for terms of office; to provide for staggered terms; to provide for terms of office of the five members of the commission in office prior to January 1, 2014; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Energy, Utilities & Telecommunications.

HR 153. By Representatives Setzler of the 35th, Hamilton of the 23rd, Riley of the 50th, Hatfield of the 177th, Horne of the 71st and others:

A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Tenth Amendment Enforcement; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.

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

HB 148 HB 150 HB 152 HB 154 HB 156 HB 158 HB 160 HB 162 HB 164 HB 166 HR 112

HB 149 HB 151 HB 153 HB 155 HB 157 HB 159 HB 161 HB 163 HB 165 HB 167 HR 113

The following Resolution of the House, referred to the House Rules Subcommittee on Invites, was reported by the Committee on Rules with the following recommendation:

HR 109 Do Pass

The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2011

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

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The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 11th Legislative Day as enumerated below:

DEBATE CALENDAR

Open Rule

HB 49

Technical and adult education; State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia; change name (HEd-Walker-107th)

Modified Open Rule

None

Modified Structured Rule

None

Structured Rule

None

Bills and Resolutions on this calendar may be called in any order the Speaker desires.

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Meadows of the 5th
Chairman

Pursuant to HR 109, the House recognized and commended all 4-H Clubs of Georgia and invited Mr. LaVonte Lovette, Mr. Arch D. Smith, and the 2010-11 4-H leadership team to appear before the House of Representatives.

The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:

Representatives Hembree of the 67th, Kendrick of the 94th, Knight of the 126th, Geisinger of the 48th, Smith of the 122nd, Williams of the 4th, Dickson of the 6th, Williams of the 165th, Lindsey of the 54th, Lucas of the 139th, McCall of the 30th, and Neal of the 1st.

The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

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HOUSE SUPPLEMENTAL RULES CALENDAR MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2011

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 11th Legislative Day as enumerated below:

DEBATE CALENDAR

Open Rule

None

Modified Open Rule

None

Modified Structured Rule

HB 107

Health coverage; spouse and dependents of deceased public employee; provide (PS&HS-Ralston-7th) (AM# 14 0952)

Structured Rule

None

Bills and Resolutions on this calendar may be called in any order the Speaker desires.

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Meadows of the 5th
Chairman

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 107. By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, Bearden of the 68th, Parsons of the 42nd, Powell of the 171st, Purcell of the 159th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 45-18-9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the right of continuation of health coverage for a spouse or dependent of a deceased public employee, so as to

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provide that the surviving spouse and dependents of a state employee killed while acting in the scope of his or her employment shall be entitled to continue coverage under the state health insurance plan under certain conditions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Ralston of the 7th moves to amend HB 107 by inserting between the words "state" and "employee" at the end of line 3 the words "public safety employee or Department of Transportation".

By replacing the word "Act" on line 27 with the word "clause".

By inserting after the word "dependents" on line 27 the words "of a deceased public safety employee or Department of Transportation employee killed in the line of duty".

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 Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks E Bruce Y Bryant E Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson
Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton E Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans E Floyd Y Fludd Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene

Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson
Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan E Kaiser Y Kendrick E Kidd Y Knight Y Lane

Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan E Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall

Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu
VACANT VACANT Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch

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Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman E Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B E Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard Y Heckstall

Y Lindsey Y Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning E Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders Y Scott, M Y Scott, S Y Setzler Y Shaw

Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E
Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 163, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.

Representative Reece of the 11th 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.

House of Representatives Coverdell Legislative Office Bldg., Room 604 D
Atlanta, Georgia 30334

February 7, 2011

Clerk of the House Robbie Rivers, Clerk 309 State Capitol Building Atlanta, GA 30334

Attn: Scotty Long

Dear Scotty:

Please accept this letter as (YES vote) for HB 107 due to my excused absence today, 2/07/2011.

Thanking you in advance for your consideration on this matter.

Sincerely,

/s/ Margaret Representative Margaret Kaiser District 59

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HB 49. By Representatives Walker of the 107th, Davis of the 109th and Maddox of the 172nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to technical and adult education, so as to change the name of the State Board of Technical and Adult Education to the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia; to amend various provisions of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated to change references to reflect such name change; to provide for related matters; 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 Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks E Bruce Y Bryant E Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman E Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson
Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton E Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans E Floyd Y Fludd Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon
Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B E Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard Y Heckstall

Y Hembree Henson
Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan E Kaiser Y Kendrick E Kidd Y Knight
Lane Y Lindsey Y Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning E Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan E Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nix Y Oliver
O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders Y Scott, M Y Scott, S Y Setzler Y Shaw

Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu
VACANT VACANT Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates Ralston, Speaker

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On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 161, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
Representative Henson of the 87th 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 following Resolutions of the House were read and referred to the Committee on Rules:
HR 154. By Representatives Parrish of the 156th, Channell of the 116th, England of the 108th, Burns of the 157th, Houston of the 170th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 10, 2011, as "Community Health Centers Day," and inviting the leadership of the Georgia Association for Primary Health Care to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 155. By Representatives Purcell of the 159th, Ralston of the 7th and Bearden of the 68th:
A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Gordon Lowe and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 156. By Representatives Purcell of the 159th, Ralston of the 7th and Bearden of the 68th:
A RESOLUTION commending Senior Trooper Mark Bracewell and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
The following Resolution of the House, favorably reported by the Committee on Rules, was read and adopted:
HR 109. By Representatives Smith of the 131st, Huckaby of the 113th, Greene of the 149th, Jasperse of the 12th, Maddox of the 172nd and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending all 4-H Clubs of Georgia and inviting Mr. LaVonte Lovette, Mr. Arch D. Smith, and the 2010-11 4-H leadership team to appear before the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.

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The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 157. By Representatives Knight of the 126th and Burns of the 157th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 8, 2011, as Sportsmen's Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 158. By Representatives Burns of the 157th, McCall of the 30th, England of the 108th, Smith of the 70th, Roberts of the 154th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 9, 2011, as "Forestry Day at the Capitol"; and for other purposes.
HR 159. By Representative Brooks of the 63rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Women's Equality Day and commending the First Annual Women's Equality Day Tea and Luncheon in Douglas County; and for other purposes.
HR 160. By Representatives Brooks of the 63rd, Smyre of the 132nd, Lucas of the 139th, Randall of the 138th, Jones of the 44th and others:
A RESOLUTION celebrating the life and work of Mr. James Edward "Billy" McKinney; and for other purposes.
HR 161. By Representative Pak of the 102nd:
A RESOLUTION honoring and commending Kukkiwon, the world headquarters of Taekwondo, and proclaiming October 1, 2011, as Kukkiwon Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 162. By Representative Brooks of the 63rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Walter Fauntroy; and for other purposes.
HR 163. By Representative Sheldon of the 105th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Miss Dacula Sweetheart 2010 Megan Chesne; and for other purposes.

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HR 164. By Representative Sheldon of the 105th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Young Miss Dacula 2010 Danielle Denton; and for other purposes.
HR 165. By Representative Sheldon of the 105th:
A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Miss Freshman Dacula 2010 Sydney Morales; and for other purposes.
HR 166. By Representative Sheldon of the 105th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Teen Miss Dacula 2010 Morgan Alexis Stokes; and for other purposes.
HR 167. By Representative Sheldon of the 105th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Miss Sophomore Dacula 2010 Holly Hawkins; and for other purposes.
HR 168. By Representative Sheldon of the 105th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Young Junior Miss Dacula 2010 Abby Duvall; and for other purposes.
HR 169. By Representative Sheldon of the 105th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Miss Junior Dacula 2010 Jessy Mailloux; and for other purposes.
HR 170. By Representative Brockway of the 101st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Zachary Hetherington; and for other purposes.
HR 171. By Representative Brooks of the 63rd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Cecilia Myrick; and for other purposes.
HR 172. By Representative Brooks of the 63rd:
A RESOLUTION expressing regret at the passing of Mr. Joseph Jones, Jr.; and for other purposes.

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HR 173. By Representatives Stephens of the 161st, Williams of the 165th, Bryant of the 160th, Gordon of the 162nd, Brooks of the 63rd and others:
A RESOLUTION expressing regret at the passing of Mr. Joseph Jones, Jr.; and for other purposes.
HR 174. By Representative Brooks of the 63rd:
A RESOLUTION commending the life and work of Mrs. Beverly W. Calhoun; and for other purposes.
HR 175. By Representative Brooks of the 63rd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Nella Beatrice Mayweather; and for other purposes.
HR 176. By Representative Brooks of the 63rd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Eula Mae Gibson; and for other purposes.
HR 177. By Representative Brooks of the 63rd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Ms. Johnnie Young Penn; and for other purposes.
HR 178. By Representative Brooks of the 63rd:
A RESOLUTION celebrating the life of Mrs. Ruth Scott Simmons; and for other purposes.
HR 179. By Representative Brooks of the 63rd:
A RESOLUTION honoring and celebrating the life of Reverend Arcoliua C. Madison; and for other purposes.
HR 180. By Representative Brooks of the 63rd:
A RESOLUTION honoring and celebrating the life of Mrs. Ruth Evans Griffin; and for other purposes.

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HR 181. By Representative Brooks of the 63rd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Lula M. Marshall; and for other purposes.
HR 182. By Representative Brooks of the 63rd:
A RESOLUTION commending the Arms Reach organization and the second annual Literacy Walk; and for other purposes.
HR 183. By Representatives Coleman of the 97th, Casas of the 103rd, Nix of the 69th and Clark of the 104th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Nicholas Andrew Royal; and for other purposes.
HR 184. By Representative Dollar of the 45th:
A RESOLUTION commending Matthew Scott Wessner; and for other purposes.
HR 185. By Representatives Bearden of the 68th and Powell of the 171st:
A RESOLUTION commending the emergency medical services professionals of Georgia and recognizing Wednesday, February 16, 2011, as "Emergency Medical Services Recognition Day"; and for other purposes.
Representative Lindsey of the 54th moved that the House do now adjourn until 10:00 o'clock, A.M., Wednesday, February 9, 2011, and the motion prevailed.
Pursuant to the adjournment Resolution previously adopted by the House and Senate, the Speaker announced the House adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, A.M., Wednesday, February 9, 2011.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Twelfth Legislative Day

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:

Abrams Allison Amerson Anderson Ashe Atwood Austin Baker Battles Bearden Bell Benfield Benton Black Braddock Brockway Brooks Bruce Bryant Buckner Byrd Carter Casas Channell Cheokas Clark, J Clark, V Coleman E Collins Cooke Coomer Cooper Crawford

Davis Dawkins-Haigler Dempsey Dickerson Dickson Dobbs Dollar Drenner Dudgeon Dutton Ehrhart England Epps, C Epps, J Evans E Floyd Franklin Frazier Fullerton Gardner Geisinger Golick Gordon Greene Hamilton Hanner E Harden, B Harden, M Harrell Hatchett Hatfield Heard Heckstall

Hembree E Henson
Hill Holcomb Holt Horne Houston E Howard Huckaby Hudson Hugley Jackson Jacobs E James Jasperse Jerguson Johnson Jones, J Jones, S Jordan Kaiser Kendrick E Kidd Knight Lane Lindsey Long Maddox, B Maddox, G Manning Marin E Martin

Maxwell Mayo McBrayer McCall McKillip Meadows Mills Mitchell Morgan Morris Murphy Neal, J Neal, Y Nix O'Neal Pak Parent Parrish Parsons Peake Powell, A Powell, J Pruett Purcell Reece Rice Riley Roberts Rogers Rynders Scott, M Scott, S

Setzler Shaw Sheldon Sims, B Smith, E Smith, K Smith, L Smith, R Smith, T Spencer Stephens, M Stephens, R Talton Tankersley Taylor, D Taylor, R Taylor, T Teasley Thomas Tinubu Watson Welch Weldon Wilkerson Wilkinson Willard Williams, A Williams, E Williams, R Williamson Yates Ralston, Speaker

The following members were off the floor of the House when the roll was called:

Representatives Abdul-Salaam of the 74th, Beasley-Teague of the 65th, Burns of the 157th, Dukes of the 150th, Fludd of the 66th, Lucas of the 139th, Mosby of the 90th,

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Oliver of the 83rd, Ramsey of the 72nd, Randall of the 138th, Sims of the 169th, Smyre of the 132nd, Stephenson of the 92nd, and Walker of the 107th.
They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Dr. Michael D. Woods, Ministry with Excellence, Stone Mountain, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Cheokas of the 134th, Vice-Chairman of the Committee on Information and Audits, reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day had been read and found to be correct.
By unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.
3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.
4. Reports of Standing Committees.
5. Third reading and passage of Local uncontested Bills.
6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolution of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 190. By Representative Knight of the 126th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to estate tax, so as to change certain definitions regarding such tax; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

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HB 191. By Representative Knight of the 126th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tax sales, so as to change certain provisions regarding procedures for sales under tax levies and executions; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 192. By Representatives Coleman of the 97th, England of the 108th, Carter of the 175th, Abrams of the 84th, Kaiser of the 59th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to establish the State Education Finance Study Commission to evaluate the Quality Basic Education Formula and education funding for public schools; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for composition of the commission; to provide for compensation of the members of the commission; to provide for duties and powers; to provide for support staff; to provide for a timeline; to provide for automatic repeal on a certain date; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
HB 193. By Representative Allison of the 8th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing that the judge of the Probate Court of Union County shall serve as chief magistrate of the Magistrate Court of Union County, approved February 25, 1997 (Ga. L. 1997, p. 3504), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 9, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 3799), so as to provide that the chief magistrate shall be elected on a nonpartisan basis; to provide for submission of this Act under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination.
HB 194. By Representative Allison of the 8th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of judge of the probate court of Union County shall be nonpartisan elections; to

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provide for submission of this Act for preclearance under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination.
HB 195. By Representatives Taylor of the 79th, Jacobs of the 80th and Parent of the 81st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Dunwoody to exercise all redevelopment and other powers under Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VII of the Constitution and Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the "Redevelopment Powers Law," as amended; to provide for a referendum; to provide effective dates; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 196. By Representatives Pak of the 102nd, Tankersley of the 158th, Neal of the 75th, Weldon of the 3rd, Golick of the 34th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 17-5-21.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the issuance of search warrants by video conferencing, so as to clarify what portion of the video recordings must be maintained; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 197. By Representatives Sims of the 119th, Pruett of the 144th, Mitchell of the 88th, Horne of the 71st and Hembree of the 67th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 4 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for jails, so as to provide limitations on certain medical charges by hospitals for providing emergency medical care services to inmates confined in a municipal or county detention facility; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 198. By Representatives Rice of the 51st, Lane of the 167th, Anderson of the 117th, Powell of the 29th and Powell of the 171st:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act 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 extend sunset dates for real estate or personal property filing fees, the state-wide uniform automated information system, and the collection and remittance of real estate or personal property filing; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 199. By Representatives Neal of the 1st, Williams of the 4th, Bearden of the 68th and Parrish of the 156th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-13-25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Schedule I controlled substances, so as to provide for additional controlled substances; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 200. By Representatives Lindsey of the 54th, Golick of the 34th, Houston of the 170th, Oliver of the 83rd, Willard of the 49th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 16, 17, and 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, criminal procedure, and law enforcement, respectively, so as to discourage trafficking of persons for labor or sexual servitude and provide greater protections to persons subject to such crimes; to change provisions relating to compensation from the Georgia Crime Victims Compensation Board; to provide for notification of federal assistance for certain persons under the Crime Victims' Bill of Rights; to provide for training for law enforcement investigating crimes involving trafficking persons for labor or sexual servitude; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 201. By Representative Taylor of the 55th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-8-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to driving unsafe or improperly equipped vehicles, so as to define a term; to make driving a vehicle with snow or ice on it an unsafe condition under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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HB 202. By Representatives Coleman of the 97th, Maxwell of the 17th, Kaiser of the 59th, Amerson of the 9th, Austin of the 10th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 11 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to powers of local boards with respect to public school property and facilities, and Part 2 of Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the sales tax for educational purposes, so as to enact the "Traffic Operations and School Safety Act of 2011"; to authorize the use of educational funds for roadway improvements; to require a planning and construction guide relating to site accessibility and traffic flow for school construction; to define the term "capital outlay projects for educational purposes" with respect to the sales tax for educational purposes; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 203. By Representatives Jackson of the 142nd, Bearden of the 68th, Frazier of the 123rd, Harden of the 28th, Abrams of the 84th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the employment and training of peace officers, so as to provide that the Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training Council shall make certain notifications when undertaking to investigate or disciple peace officers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 204. By Representatives Mitchell of the 88th, Jordan of the 77th, Marin of the 96th, Abrams of the 84th, Hugley of the 133rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the "Protecting Georgia Homeowners Act of 2011"; to amend Article 7 of Chapter 14 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to foreclosure, so as to provide for legislative findings and intent; to provide for homeowner relief from unfair practices related to foreclosure and foreclosure rescue schemes; to provide for monetary penalties; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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HB 205. By Representatives Dickson of the 6th, England of the 108th, Maxwell of the 17th, Battles of the 15th, Ehrhart of the 36th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 10-1-782 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to the "Georgia Lemon Law," so as to revise the definition of the term "consumer" for purposes of such law; to provide an effective date; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.
HB 206. By Representatives Long of the 61st, Dollar of the 45th, Willard of the 49th, Jacobs of the 80th, Fludd of the 66th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for public officers and employees, so as to modify provisions relating to making complaints or reporting information pertaining to fraud, waste, or abuse or violations of the law by public employees or agencies; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 207. By Representative Walker of the 107th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Grayson, Georgia amending an Act creating the City of Grayson, Georgia approved December 16, 1901 (Ga. L. 1901, P. 662), as amended; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the city, both specific and general; to provide for construction of powers, exercise of powers and ordinances of the city; to provide the ability to sue and be sued; to provide for the governing authority of such city, the terms of office, qualification for office, the creation of vacancies, and the filling of vacancies in office; to provide for compensation of members of the governing authority; to provide prohibitions for elected officials; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HR 186. By Representatives Geisinger of the 48th, McCall of the 30th, Lindsey of the 54th, Oliver of the 83rd, Bruce of the 64th and others:

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A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by law for pari-mutuel wagering on horse racing; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries.

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

HB 168 HB 170 HB 172 HB 174 HB 176 HB 178 HB 180 HB 182 HB 184 HB 186 HB 188 HR 152

HB 169 HB 171 HB 173 HB 175 HB 177 HB 179 HB 181 HB 183 HB 185 HB 187 HB 189 HR 153

Pursuant to HR 145, the House commended Georgia State University and recognized February 9, 2011, as Georgia State University Day at the state capitol.

Representative England of the 108th District, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Appropriations has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:

HB 77 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ England of the 108th
Chairman

Representative Sims of the 169th District, Chairman of the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination, submitted the following report:

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Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Legislation has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 104 HB 106 HB 122

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 105 Do Pass HB 108 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Sims of the 169th
Chairman

Representative Willard of the 49th District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Judiciary has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 24 HB 41

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute

HB 40 HB 46

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Willard of the 49th
Chairman

Representative Williams of the 4th District, Chairman of the Committee on Regulated Industries, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Regulated Industries has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 53 HB 69

Do Pass Do Pass, by Substitute

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Respectfully submitted, /s/ Williams of the 4th
Chairman

The following Resolutions of the House, referred to the House Rules Subcommittee on Invites, were reported by the Committee on Rules with the following recommendations:

HR 53 HR 115 HR 154

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2011

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 12th Legislative Day as enumerated below:

DEBATE CALENDAR

Open Rule

HB 39 HB 72

Education; unexcused absence notices made by United States mail; provide (Substitute)(Ed-Benton-31st) Drivers' licenses; examinations only in English language; provide (Substitute)(PS&HS-Mills-25th)

Modified Open Rule

None

Modified Structured Rule

None

Structured Rule

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Bills and Resolutions on this calendar may be called in any order the Speaker desires.
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Meadows of the 5th
Chairman
By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 104. By Representatives Bearden of the 68th, Cooke of the 18th and Nix of the 69th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a method of distribution of the net proceeds of the sales tax for education purposes levied in Carroll County; to provide for the method of distribution of proceeds of such tax between the Carroll County School District and the independent school districts located wholly or partially within Carroll County, including particularly the City of Carrollton School System and the City of Bremen School System; to provide for authority under Article VIII, Section VI, Paragraph IV of the Constitution; to provide for related matters; 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.
HB 105. By Representative Spencer of the 180th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for a new charter for the City of St. Marys, Georgia, approved April 9, 1981 (Ga. L. 1981, p. 4763), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 4, 1996 (Ga. L. 1996, p. 4100), and a home rule amendment filed in the Office of the Secretary of State on February 28, 2005 (Ga. L. 2005, p. 4277), so as to provide for elections of the mayor and councilmembers in even-numbered years; to provide for related matters; to provide for a referendum; to provide for effective dates; 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.

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HB 106. By Representative Spencer of the 180th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for a new charter for the City of St. Marys, Georgia, approved April 9, 1981 (Ga. L. 1981, p. 4763), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 4, 1996 (Ga. L. 1996, p. 4100), and a home rule amendment filed in the Office of the Secretary of State on February 28, 2005 (Ga. L. 2005, p. 4277), so as to provide for the election of the mayor and councilmembers by a simple majority by the voters of the entire city; to provide for related matters; to provide for a referendum; to provide for effective dates; 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.
HB 108. By Representatives Benton of the 31st and Harden of the 28th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for a new charter for the City of Maysville, approved June 2, 2010 (Ga. L. 2010, p. 3959), so as to change the provisions regarding election of members of the city council and to establish ward boundaries and provide for election of members from such wards; to provide for related matters; to provide for submission of this Act for preclearance under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; 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.
HB 122. By Representatives Frazier of the 123rd, Jackson of the 142nd and Burns of the 157th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Waynesboro; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the city; to provide for a governing authority of such city and the powers, duties, authority, election, terms, vacancies, compensation, expenses, qualifications, prohibitions, conflicts of interest, and suspension and removal from office relative to members of such governing authority; to provide for inquiries and investigations; to provide for oaths, organization, meetings, quorum, voting, rules, and procedures; to provide for ordinances and codes; to provide for a mayor and mayor pro tempore and certain duties, powers, and other matters relative thereto; to repeal a specific Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

By unanimous consent, the following roll call vote was made applicable to the previously read Bills.

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

Y Abdul-Salaam Abrams
Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas
Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman E Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd
Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner
Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard Y Heckstall

Y Hembree E Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb
Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston E Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs E James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick E Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long
Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J
Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts
Rogers Y Rynders
Scott, M Y Scott, S Y Setzler
Shaw

Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu
VACANT VACANT Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bills, the ayes were 162, nays 0.

The Bills, having received the requisite constitutional majority, were passed.

Representative Clark of the 98th 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.

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The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Coomer of the 14th, Battles of the 15th, Jasperse of the 12th, Davis of the 109th, Tankersley of the 158th, Gardner of the 57th, Drenner of the 86th, Sims of the 169th, Dukes of the 150th, Hamilton of the 23rd, Amerson of the 9th, and Dudgeon of the 24th.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and referred to the Committee on Rules:
HR 244. By Representatives O`Neal of the 146th, Talton of the 145th and Abrams of the 84th:
A RESOLUTION commending the Honorable Larry Walker and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 245. By Representatives Austin of the 10th, Allison of the 8th and Harden of the 28th:
A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Brian Jones and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 246. By Representatives Heard of the 114th, McKillip of the 115th, Kaiser of the 59th, Parent of the 81st, Benfield of the 85th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the band Widespread Panic and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 247. By Representatives Purcell of the 159th, Ralston of the 7th, Jones of the 46th, Stephens of the 164th, Bryant of the 160th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Paula Deen and inviting her to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 187. By Representative Amerson of the 9th:
A RESOLUTION commending Georgia's high-tech businesses for their efforts in making Georgia a leader in high-tech employment growth and

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recognizing February 9, 2011, as Technology Leadership Coalition's HighTech Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 188. By Representatives Hembree of the 67th, Battles of the 15th, Dickson of the 6th, Knight of the 126th, Rice of the 51st and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the tremendous accomplishments of Ronald Reagan on the 100th anniversary of his birth; and for other purposes.
HR 189. By Representatives England of the 108th, Roberts of the 154th, McCall of the 30th, Burns of the 157th, Black of the 174th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Young Farmers Association and recognizing February 10, 2011, as Young Farmers Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 190. By Representatives Cooper of the 41st, Manning of the 32nd, Watson of the 163rd, Kaiser of the 59th, Brockway of the 101st and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the importance of good oral health for Georgia's children and declaring February as Children's Dental Health Month; and for other purposes.
HR 191. By Representatives Brooks of the 63rd, Abdul-Salaam of the 74th, Morgan of the 39th, Taylor of the 55th, Williams of the 165th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Women In NAACP and the Arms Reach organization; and for other purposes.
HR 192. By Representatives Dickerson of the 95th, Stephenson of the 92nd, DawkinsHaigler of the 93rd, Kendrick of the 94th, Smith of the 122nd and others:
A RESOLUTION commending the Leadership Rockdale Class of 2011; and for other purposes.
HR 193. By Representatives Purcell of the 159th, Stephens of the 164th, Bryant of the 160th, Stephens of the 161st, Gordon of the 162nd and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Paula Deen; and for other purposes.

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HR 194. By Representative Burns of the 157th:
A RESOLUTION commending Mrs. Virginia Miller; and for other purposes.
HR 195. By Representatives Brooks of the 63rd, Abdul-Salaam of the 74th, Morgan of the 39th, Taylor of the 55th, Williams of the 165th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Sandra Robertson on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.
HR 196. By Representatives Knight of the 126th and Yates of the 73rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Otis D. Blake, Jr.; and for other purposes.
HR 197. By Representative Smith of the 131st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Salesperson of the Year, Mr. Malcolm D. Waller; and for other purposes.
HR 198. By Representative Smith of the 131st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Salesperson of the Year, Mr. Gary D. Hensley; and for other purposes.
HR 199. By Representative Smith of the 131st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Salesperson of the Year, Mr. Mackinley McCray; and for other purposes.
HR 200. By Representative Smith of the 131st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Salesperson of the Year, Mr. Tony Young; and for other purposes.
HR 201. By Representative Smith of the 131st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Salesperson of the Year, Mr. Tracey L. Giles; and for other purposes.
HR 202. By Representative Smith of the 131st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Salesperson of the Year, Mr. David Rodriguez, Jr.; and for other purposes.

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HR 203. By Representatives Martin of the 47th and Riley of the 50th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Rural Metro Ambulance on the occasion of its 63rd anniversary; and for other purposes.

HR 204. By Representatives Bearden of the 68th and Powell of the 171st:
A RESOLUTION commending Emergency Management Agencies of Georgia and observing Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Recognition Day; and for other purposes.

HR 205.

By Representatives Parsons of the 42nd and Martin of the 47th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Green Power EMC; and for other purposes.

HR 206. By Representatives Lindsey of the 54th, Golick of the 34th, Willard of the 49th and O`Neal of the 146th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lisa Bobb, Andrew Hagenbush, Madeline Peake, and Wesley Starrett; and for other purposes.

HR 207.

By Representative Walker of the 107th:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar KaMeesha Felice Barker of Georgia Southwestern State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.

HR 208. By Representative Walker of the 107th:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Carla Kirkland of Waycross College on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.

HR 209.

By Representative Walker of the 107th:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Gerald Jonah of South Georgia College on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.

HR 210. By Representative Walker of the 107th:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar DeWayne P. Alcorn of Southern Polytechnic State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.

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HR 211. By Representative Walker of the 107th:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Tracy Jane Yang of The University of Georgia on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.

HR 212. By Representative Walker of the 107th:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Caitlin Breanne Clary of the University of West Georgia on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.

HR 213.

By Representative Walker of the 107th:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Keri Long of Valdosta State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.

HR 214. By Representative Maxwell of the 17th:
A RESOLUTION celebrating the birth of Kasi Allison Joy Bartley; and for other purposes.

HR 215. By Representative Smith of the 168th:
A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Horace Clark Shurling on the occasion of his 90th birthday; and for other purposes.

HR 216. By Representative Walker of the 107th:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Amanda D. Browning of Georgia Perimeter College on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.

HR 217.

By Representative Walker of the 107th:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Albert F. Carter of College of Coastal Georgia on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.

HR 218. By Representative Walker of the 107th:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Emily Vold of Columbus State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.

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HR 219. By Representative Walker of the 107th:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Clinton Little of Dalton State College on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.
HR 220. By Representative Walker of the 107th:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Andrew Wilder of Darton College on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.
HR 221. By Representative Walker of the 107th:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Michael Owen Henry of East Georgia College on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.
HR 222. By Representative Walker of the 107th:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Shanah Karen Sharpe of Fort Valley State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.
HR 223. By Representative Walker of the 107th:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar David Vaughn Spencer of Gainesville State College on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.
HR 224. By Representative Walker of the 107th:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Jonelle P. Faal of Georgia Gwinnett College on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.
HR 225. By Representative Walker of the 107th:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Patrick Alexander Jackson of Medical College of Georgia on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.

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HR 226. By Representative Walker of the 107th:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Adriana Gerena of Clayton State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.
HR 227. By Representative Walker of the 107th:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Alexandra K. Lowery of Middle Georgia College on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.
HR 228. By Representative Walker of the 107th:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Elizabeth J. Schmidt of North Georgia College & State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.
HR 229. By Representative Walker of the 107th:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Sakina C. Middleton of Savannah State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.
HR 230. By Representative Walker of the 107th:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar James M. Yonz of Georgia College & State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.
HR 231. By Representative Walker of the 107th:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Katherine Beasley of Georgia Southern University on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.
HR 232. By Representative Walker of the 107th:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Lindsey Brooke Carden of Georgia Highlands College on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.

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HR 233. By Representative Walker of the 107th:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Victor Adam Lesniewski of the Georgia Institute of Technology on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.
HR 234. By Representative Walker of the 107th:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar David C. Zagoria of Kennesaw State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.
HR 235. By Representative Walker of the 107th:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Lila H. Castellano of Macon State College on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.
HR 236. By Representative Walker of the 107th:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Michael C. Arena of Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.
HR 237. By Representative Walker of the 107th:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Theresa Wuertz of Georgia State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.
HR 238. By Representative Walker of the 107th:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Jennifer M. Holcomb of Gordon College on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.
HR 239. By Representative Walker of the 107th:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Stephanie C. Barron of Atlanta Metropolitan College on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.

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HR 240. By Representative Walker of the 107th:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Miriam H. Townsend of Augusta State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.
HR 241. By Representative Walker of the 107th:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar James C. Ulmer of Bainbridge College on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.
HR 242. By Representative Walker of the 107th:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Maisa Sulchi Ali of Armstrong Atlantic State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.
HR 243. By Representative Walker of the 107th:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Janet Brock of Albany State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.
The following Resolutions of the House, favorably reported by the Committee on Rules, were read and adopted:
HR 53. By Representatives McCall of the 30th, Roberts of the 154th, England of the 108th, Powell of the 29th and Cooke of the 18th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 8, 2011, as Georgia Farm Bureau Federation Day at the state capitol and inviting members to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 115. By Representatives McCall of the 30th, England of the 108th, Roberts of the 154th, Burns of the 157th, McBrayer of the 153rd and others:
A RESOLUTION congratulating Don McCorkle upon being named "Grower of the Year" by Nursery Management and Production magazine and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.

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HR 154. By Representatives Parrish of the 156th, Channell of the 116th, England of the 108th, Burns of the 157th, Houston of the 170th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 10, 2011, as "Community Health Centers Day," and inviting the leadership of the Georgia Association for Primary Health Care to be recognized by 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 39. By Representatives Benton of the 31st, England of the 108th, McKillip of the 115th and Walker of the 107th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-690.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mandatory education for children between ages six and 16, so as to provide that notice by local school systems to parents relating to unexcused absences may be made by United States mail; to revise provisions relating to content of notice; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Code Section 20-2-690.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mandatory education for children between ages six and 16, so as to provide that notice by local school systems to parents relating to unexcused absences may be made by United States mail; 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 20-2-690.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mandatory education for children between ages six and 16, is amended by revising subsection (c) as follows:
"(c) Any parent, guardian, or other person residing in this state who has control or charge of a child or children and who shall violate violates this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be subject to a fine of not less than $25.00 and not greater than $100.00, imprisonment not to exceed 30 days, community service, or any combination of such penalties, at the discretion of the court

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having jurisdiction. Each day's absence from school in violation of this part after the child's school system notifies the parent, guardian, or other person who has control or charge of a child of five unexcused days of absence for a child shall constitute a separate offense. After two reasonable attempts to notify the parent, guardian, or other person who has control or charge of a child of five unexcused days of absence without response, the school system shall send a notice to such parent, guardian, or other person by certified mail, return receipt requested, or first-class mail. Public schools shall provide to the parent, guardian, or other person having control or charge of each child enrolled in public school a written summary of possible consequences and penalties for failing to comply with compulsory attendance under this Code section for children and their parents, guardians, or other persons having control or charge of children. The parent, guardian, or other person who has control or charge of a child or children shall sign a statement indicating receipt of such written statement of possible consequences and penalties; children who are age ten years or older by September 1 shall sign a statement indicating receipt of such written statement of possible consequences and penalties. After two reasonable attempts by the school to secure such signature or signatures, the school shall be considered to be in compliance with this subsection if it sends a copy of the statement, via certified mail, return receipt requested, or first-class mail, to such parent, guardian, or other person who has control or charge of a child, or children. Public schools shall retain signed copies of statements through the end of the school year."

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 Abdul-Salaam Abrams
Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden
Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans

Y Hembree Henson
Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes N Holt Y Horne Y Houston E Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs E James Y Jasperse

Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak

Y Sheldon N Sims, B
Sims, C Y Smith, E N Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D

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N Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns N Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman E Collins Y Cooke N Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Floyd N Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner N Harbin Y Harden, B N Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard Y Heckstall

Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser N Kendrick E Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long N Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts
Rogers Y Rynders Y Scott, M Y Scott, S Y Setzler Y Shaw

Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu
VACANT VACANT Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard N Williams, A N Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson N Yates Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 153, nays 15.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

Representative Henson of the 87th 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 Tinubu of the 60th stated that she inadvertently voted "aye" on the preceding roll call. She wished to be recorded as voting "nay" thereon.

HB 72. By Representatives Mills of the 25th, Bearden of the 68th, Hill of the 21st and Maxwell of the 17th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to issuance, expiration, and renewal of licenses, so as to provide that examinations for drivers' licenses shall be administered only in the English language; to provide for an exception; to provide a limit on the period for which a temporary license may be issued by examination in a language other than English; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

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To amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to issuance, expiration, and renewal of licenses, so as to provide that examinations for drivers' licenses shall be administered only in the English language; to provide for an exception; to provide a limit on the period for which a temporary license may be issued by examination in a language other than English; 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 licenses, is amended by revising Code Section 40-527, relating to examination of applicants for certain drivers' licenses, by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(e) All written and oral examinations required pursuant to this Code section shall be administered only in the English language; provided, however, that the department may administer examinations to persons eligible for a temporary license pursuant to Code Section 40-5-21.1 in a language other than English."
SECTION 2. Said article is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 40-5-21.1, relating to temporary licenses, permits, or special identification cards, and foreign licenses or identification cards as evidence of legal presence in the United States, as follows:
"(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, an applicant who presents in person valid documentary evidence of:
(1) Admission to the United States in a valid, unexpired nonimmigrant status; (2) A pending or approved application for asylum in the United States; (3) Admission into the United States in refugee status; (4) An approved application for temporary protected status in the United States; (5) Approved deferred action status; (6) Other federal documentation verified by the United States Department of Homeland Security to be valid documentary evidence of lawful presence in the United States under federal immigration law; or (7) Verification of lawful presence as provided by Code Section 40-5-21.2 may be issued a temporary license, permit, or special identification card. Such temporary license, permit, or special identification card shall be valid only during the period of time of the applicant's authorized stay in the United States or five years, whichever occurs first; provided, however, that no person shall, during his or her lifetime, be issued temporary licenses or permits by examination in any language other than English for a total combined period of more than ten years."

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SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The following amendment was read:

Representative Taylor of the 55th offers the following amendment:

Amend HB 72 by inserting "road sign" between "that" and "examinations" on line 2.

By inserting "road sign" between "oral" and "examinations" on line 13.

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

Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams N Allison N Amerson N Anderson Y Ashe N Atwood N Austin
Baker N Battles N Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield N Benton N Black N Braddock N Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner N Burns N Byrd N Carter N Casas
Channell N Cheokas N Clark, J N Clark, V E Coleman E Collins N Cooke N Coomer N Cooper
Crawford

N Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler N Dempsey Y Dickerson N Dickson Y Dobbs N Dollar Y Drenner N Dudgeon N Dukes N Dutton N Ehrhart N England Y Epps, C N Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger N Golick Y Gordon N Greene N Hamilton N Hanner N Harbin N Harden, B N Harden, M N Harrell N Hatchett N Hatfield Y Heard Y Heckstall

N Hembree Y Henson N Hill Y Holcomb N Holmes N Holt N Horne N Houston E Howard N Huckaby N Hudson Y Hugley
Jackson N Jacobs E James N Jasperse N Jerguson Y Johnson N Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan
Kaiser Y Kendrick E Kidd N Knight N Lane N Lindsey Y Long Y Lucas N Maddox, B E Maddox, G N Manning Y Marin
Martin N Maxwell N Mayo

N McBrayer N McCall N McKillip N Meadows N Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan N Morris
Mosby Y Murphy N Neal, J Y Neal, Y N Nix Y Oliver N O'Neal N Pak Y Parent
Parrish N Parsons N Peake N Powell, A N Powell, J
Pruett N Purcell N Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece N Rice N Riley N Roberts N Rogers N Rynders N Scott, M Y Scott, S N Setzler N Shaw

N Sheldon N Sims, B N Sims, C Y Smith, E N Smith, K N Smith, L N Smith, R N Smith, T Y Smyre N Spencer N Stephens, M
Stephens, R Y Stephenson N Talton N Tankersley N Taylor, D Y Taylor, R N Taylor, T N Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu
VACANT VACANT N Walker N Watson Y Welch N Weldon Y Wilkerson N Wilkinson Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E N Williams, R N Williamson N Yates Ralston, Speaker

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On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 53, nays 106.

The amendment was lost.

Representative Welch of the 110th stated that he inadvertently voted "aye" on the preceding roll call. He wished to be recorded as voting "nay" thereon.

The following amendment was read:

Representative Taylor of the 55th offers the following amendment:

Amend HB 72 by inserting after "exception;" on line 4 the following:

to provide that all persons have to be able to read the written examinations;

By deleting the second period and inserting after "English" on line 16 the following:

; and provided, further, that all persons shall be required to take any written examination required by this Code section by reading it themselves without any assistance.

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

Y Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams N Allison N Amerson N Anderson Y Ashe N Atwood N Austin Y Baker N Battles N Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield N Benton N Black Y Braddock N Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner N Burns N Byrd N Carter N Casas

N Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler N Dempsey Y Dickerson N Dickson Y Dobbs N Dollar Y Drenner N Dudgeon Y Dukes N Dutton N Ehrhart N England Y Epps, C N Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton N Gardner Y Geisinger N Golick Y Gordon N Greene

N Hembree Y Henson N Hill Y Holcomb N Holmes N Holt N Horne N Houston E Howard N Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley
Jackson N Jacobs E James N Jasperse N Jerguson
Johnson N Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick E Kidd N Knight N Lane

N McBrayer N McCall N McKillip N Meadows N Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan N Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy N Neal, J Y Neal, Y N Nix Y Oliver N O'Neal N Pak Y Parent
Parrish N Parsons N Peake N Powell, A N Powell, J N Pruett N Purcell N Ramsey Y Randall

N Sheldon N Sims, B N Sims, C Y Smith, E N Smith, K N Smith, L N Smith, R N Smith, T Y Smyre N Spencer Y Stephens, M
Stephens, R Y Stephenson N Talton N Tankersley N Taylor, D Y Taylor, R N Taylor, T N Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu
VACANT VACANT N Walker N Watson N Welch

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Channell N Cheokas N Clark, J N Clark, V E Coleman E Collins N Cooke N Coomer N Cooper
Crawford

N Hamilton N Hanner N Harbin N Harden, B N Harden, M N Harrell N Hatchett N Hatfield Y Heard Y Heckstall

N Lindsey Y Long Y Lucas N Maddox, B E Maddox, G N Manning Y Marin N Martin N Maxwell Y Mayo

N Reece N Rice N Riley N Roberts N Rogers N Rynders N Scott, M Y Scott, S N Setzler N Shaw

N Weldon Y Wilkerson N Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E N Williams, R N Williamson N Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 59, nays 106.

The amendment was lost.

The following amendment was read:

Representative Pak of the 102nd offers the following amendment:

Amend the House Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security substitute to HB 72 (LC 35 2060S) by striking lines 3 through 5 and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

for drivers' licenses shall include examination on certain signs in the English language; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other

By striking lines 13 through 37 and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

"(e) Not later than January 1, 2012, all written and oral examinations required pursuant to this Code section shall include not fewer than five examination questions which necessitate an ability to read warning signs in English that are more than three words long, including, but not limited to, warning signs reading, 'use caution hazardous conditions ahead,' or similar warnings and signs that provide alert information regarding criminal abductions."

SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2011.

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

Y Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams N Allison N Amerson N Anderson Y Ashe

N Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler N Dempsey Y Dickerson N Dickson Y Dobbs

N Hembree Y Henson N Hill Y Holcomb N Holmes N Holt

N McBrayer N McCall N McKillip N Meadows N Mills Y Mitchell

Y Sheldon N Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E N Smith, K N Smith, L

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Y Atwood N Austin Y Baker N Battles N Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield N Benton N Black N Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner N Burns N Byrd Y Carter Y Casas
Channell N Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V E Coleman E Collins N Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper
Crawford

N Dollar Y Drenner N Dudgeon Y Dukes N Dutton N Ehrhart N England Y Epps, C N Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner N Geisinger N Golick Y Gordon N Greene N Hamilton N Hanner Y Harbin N Harden, B N Harden, M Y Harrell N Hatchett N Hatfield Y Heard Y Heckstall

N Horne N Houston E Howard N Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley
Jackson Y Jacobs E James N Jasperse N Jerguson Y Johnson N Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick E Kidd N Knight N Lane Y Lindsey Y Long Y Lucas N Maddox, B E Maddox, G N Manning Y Marin Y Martin N Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Morgan N Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy N Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nix Y Oliver N O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent
Parrish N Parsons N Peake N Powell, A N Powell, J Y Pruett N Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall N Reece N Rice N Riley N Roberts N Rogers N Rynders Y Scott, M Y Scott, S Y Setzler N Shaw

N Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre N Spencer Y Stephens, M
Stephens, R Y Stephenson N Talton N Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu
VACANT VACANT N Walker Y Watson N Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E N Williams, R Y Williamson N Yates Ralston, Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 88, nays 78.

The amendment was adopted.

Representative Mills of the 25th moved that the House reconsider its action in adopting the Pak amendment.

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

N Abdul-Salaam N Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson N Ashe N Atwood Y Austin N Baker Y Battles Y Bearden N Beasley-Teague N Bell

Y Davis N Dawkins-Haigler N Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickson N Dobbs Y Dollar N Drenner N Dudgeon N Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England

Y Hembree N Henson Y Hill N Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston E Howard N Huckaby N Hudson N Hugley
Jackson

Y McBrayer Y McCall N McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills N Mitchell N Morgan Y Morris
Mosby N Murphy Y Neal, J N Neal, Y N Nix

N Sheldon N Sims, B N Sims, C N Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R N Smith, T N Smyre Y Spencer N Stephens, M
Stephens, R N Stephenson

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N Benfield Y Benton N Black N Braddock N Brockway N Brooks N Bruce N Bryant N Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter N Casas
Channell Y Cheokas N Clark, J N Clark, V E Coleman E Collins Y Cooke N Coomer N Cooper Y Crawford

N Epps, C Y Epps, J N Evans N Floyd N Fludd Y Franklin N Frazier N Fullerton N Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick N Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner N Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M N Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield N Heard N Heckstall

N Jacobs E James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson N Johnson Y Jones, J N Jones, S N Jordan N Kaiser N Kendrick E Kidd N Knight Y Lane N Lindsey N Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B E Maddox, G Y Manning N Marin N Martin Y Maxwell N Mayo

N Oliver Y O'Neal N Pak N Parent
Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell N Ramsey N Randall N Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders N Scott, M N Scott, S Y Setzler Y Shaw

Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Taylor, T N Teasley N Thomas N Tinubu
VACANT VACANT Y Walker N Watson N Welch N Weldon N Wilkerson N Wilkinson N Willard N Williams, A N Williams, E Y Williams, R N Williamson Y Yates Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 75, nays 91.

The motion was lost.

Representative Bearden of the 68th moved that HB 72 be placed upon the table.

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

Y Abdul-Salaam N Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden N Beasley-Teague N Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black N Braddock Y Brockway N Brooks N Bruce N Bryant

Y Davis N Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickson Y Dobbs N Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon N Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England N Epps, C Y Epps, J N Evans
Floyd N Fludd N Franklin
Frazier N Fullerton

Y Hembree N Henson Y Hill N Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston E Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson N Hugley
Jackson Y Jacobs E James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J N Jones, S N Jordan

Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell N Morgan Y Morris N Mosby N Murphy Y Neal, J N Neal, Y Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak N Parent
Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A

Y Sheldon Y Sims, B N Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T N Smyre N Spencer Y Stephens, M
Stephens, R N Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu

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N Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter N Casas
Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V E Coleman E Collins Y Cooke N Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

N Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick N Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner N Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard Y Heckstall

N Kaiser N Kendrick E Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey N Long N Lucas Y Maddox, B E Maddox, G N Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell N Mayo

Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey N Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts N Rogers Y Rynders N Scott, M Y Scott, S Y Setzler Y Shaw

VACANT VACANT Y Walker N Watson Y Welch N Weldon N Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard N Williams, A N Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 115, nays 50.

The motion prevailed.

Representative O'Neal of the 146th moved that the House do now adjourn until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning, and the motion prevailed.

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

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Thursday, February 10, 2011

Thirteenth Legislative Day

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:

E Abdul-Salaam Abrams Allison Amerson Anderson Ashe Atwood
E Austin Baker Battles Bearden Beasley-Teague Bell Benton Black Braddock Brockway Brooks Bruce Bryant Buckner Burns Byrd Carter
E Casas Channell Cheokas Clark, J Clark, V Coleman
E Collins Cooke

Coomer Cooper Crawford Davis Dempsey Dickerson Dickson Dobbs E Dollar Drenner Dudgeon Dutton England Epps, C Epps, J Evans Franklin Frazier Fullerton Gardner Geisinger Golick Gordon Greene Hamilton Hanner Harden, B Harden, M Harrell Hatchett Hatfield Heard

Heckstall Hembree E Henson Hill Holcomb Holmes Holt Horne Houston Howard Huckaby E Hudson Hugley Jacobs E James Jasperse Jerguson Johnson Jones, J Jones, S Kaiser Kendrick E Kidd E Knight Lane Lindsey Long Lucas Maddox, B Maddox, G Manning

Marin Martin Maxwell Mayo McBrayer McCall McKillip Meadows Mills Mitchell Morris Murphy Neal, J Neal, Y Nix O'Neal Pak Parent Parrish Parsons Peake Powell, A Powell, J Purcell Ramsey Rice Riley Roberts Rogers Rynders E Scott, M

Setzler Shaw Sheldon Sims, B Sims, C Smith, E Smith, K Smith, L Smith, R Smith, T Spencer Stephens, M Stephens, R Talton Tankersley Taylor, D Taylor, T Teasley Thomas Watson Welch Weldon Wilkerson E Wilkinson E Willard Williams, A Williams, E Williams, R Williamson Yates Ralston, Speaker

The following members were off the floor of the House when the roll was called:

Representatives Dawkins-Haigler of the 93rd, Ehrhart of the 36th, Floyd of the 99th, Fludd of the 66th, Jackson of the 142nd, Jordan of the 77th, Morgan of the 39th, Mosby of the 90th, Oliver of the 83rd, Pruett of the 144th, Randall of the 138th, Reece of the

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11th, Scott of the 76th, Stephenson of the 92nd, Tinubu of the 60th, and Walker of the 107th.
They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Reverend Dr. Beth LaRocca-Pitts, St. Mark United Methodist Church, Atlanta, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Davis of the 109th, Chairman of the Committee on Information and Audits, reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day had been read and found to be correct.
By unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.
3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.
4. Reports of Standing Committees.
5. Third reading and passage of Local uncontested Bills.
6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 208. By Representative Maxwell of the 17th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 47-2-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia, so as to define a certain term; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

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HB 209. By Representatives Johnson of the 37th, Manning of the 32nd, Powell of the 29th, Dukes of the 150th, Thomas of the 100th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 44-14-162 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sales made on foreclosure under power of sale, manner of advertisement, and conduct necessary for validity, so as to provide that the official organ of each county shall list the addresses of property advertised for nonjudicial foreclosure each week in alphabetical or numerical order; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 210. By Representative Knight of the 126th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to taxation of intangibles, so as to change certain provisions regarding the real estate transfer tax; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 211. By Representative Knight of the 126th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding revenue and taxation, so as to change certain provisions regarding definitions; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 212. By Representative Knight of the 126th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state administration and enforcement regarding revenue and taxation, so as to change certain provisions regarding the Department of Revenue; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

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HB 213. By Representative Knight of the 126th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 17 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to coin operated amusement machines, so as to change certain definitions regarding such machines; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 214. By Representatives Channell of the 116th, Parrish of the 156th, England of the 108th, Sheldon of the 105th, Cooper of the 41st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to establish the Department of Public Health; to reassign functions of the Division of Public Health of the Department of Community Health to the Department of Public Health; to provide for transition to the new agency; to create a Board of Public Health and a commissioner of public health; to amend various titles for purposes of conformity; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
HB 215. By Representatives Battles of the 15th, Maddox of the 172nd, Rynders of the 152nd, Shaw of the 176th and Hanner of the 148th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 5 of Title 40, relating to commercial drivers' licenses, so as to prohibit persons convicted of a criminal offense against a victim who is a minor from driving commercial motor vehicles designed to transport 16 or more persons; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.
HB 216. By Representatives Williams of the 4th and Parsons of the 42nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the organization and members of the Public Service Commission, to change certain provisions relating to the chairperson of the commission and his or her selection; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Energy, Utilities & Telecommunications.

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HB 217. By Representatives Battles of the 15th, Maxwell of the 17th and Neal of the 1st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to selling and other trade practices, so as to exempt motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles, and utility vehicles from the definition of motor vehicle relative to motor vehicle franchises; to provide for definitions; to provide purposes and policies to protect motorcycle, allterrain vehicle, and utility vehicle dealers; to provide for sales of such vehicles; to provide for changing or terminating sales areas only for good cause; to provide for notice of termination or substantial change to a sales area; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 218. By Representative Battles of the 15th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Emerson ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city who are 62 years of age or over and whose income, excluding certain retirement income, does not exceed $10,000.00; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 219. By Representative Battles of the 15th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Emerson ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $40,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city who are 65 years of age or over; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.

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HB 220. By Representative Battles of the 15th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Emerson ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 221. By Representative Battles of the 15th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Emerson ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $28,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city who are disabled and whose household income does not exceed $20,000.00; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 222. By Representatives Roberts of the 154th, Stephens of the 164th, Sims of the 169th, Abrams of the 84th, Wilkinson of the 52nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-29.12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the income tax credit for donation of real property for conservation purposes, so as to provide for the transfer, devise, and distribution of unused conservation tax credits; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 223. By Representatives Jasperse of the 12th, England of the 108th, McCall of the 30th and Roberts of the 154th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 8-2-25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state-wide application of minimum

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standard building codes, codes requiring adoption by municipality or county, adoption of more stringent requirements by local governments, and adoption of standards for which state code does not exist, so as to provide an exemption for certain farm buildings or structures; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 224. By Representative Amerson of the 9th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles, so as to provide for the registration of off-road recreation vehicles under certain circumstances; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to provide for a civil penalty; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.
HB 225. By Representatives Holmes of the 125th, England of the 108th and McCall of the 30th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to agriculture, so as to define a term; to provide that it shall be the policy of this state to promote sustainable agriculture; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.
HB 226. By Representatives Sheldon of the 105th, Houston of the 170th, Hill of the 21st, Cooper of the 41st, Clark of the 98th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 30 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities, so as to provide for the comprehensive regulation of individual development accounts; to provide for definitions; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations with respect to the creation and operation of such accounts; to provide for powers, duties, and authority of the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities; to provide for powers, duties, and authority of certain fiduciary organizations; to amend Code Section 49-4-183 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to administration of the Georgia TANF Program by the Department of Human

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Services, so as to add to uses for individual development accounts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Human Relations & Aging.
HB 227. By Representatives Clark of the 98th, Cooper of the 41st, Wilkinson of the 52nd, Clark of the 104th, Evans of the 40th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to student health in elementary and secondary education, so as to provide for statutory construction relating to a law authorizing a student to carry and selfadminister auto-injectable epinephrine; to provide for local board of education policies authorizing school personnel to administer auto-injectable epinephrine to students who are having an anaphylactic adverse reaction; to provide for a definition; to provide for information and training; to provide for immunity; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
HB 228. By Representatives Austin of the 10th, Allison of the 8th, Harden of the 28th, Tankersley of the 158th, Watson of the 163rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-67 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to distribution of unidentifiable sales and use tax proceeds, so as to repeal certain provisions regarding limitations on the state revenue commissioner's authority to make certain distributions; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 229. By Representatives Cooper of the 41st, Jacobs of the 80th, Channell of the 116th, Lindsey of the 54th, Oliver of the 83rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 49-4-153 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to administrative hearings and appeals under Medicaid generally, so as to provide that in certain matters, the decision of the administrative law judge shall be the final administrative decision of the commissioner; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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HB 230. By Representatives Setzler of the 35th, Morgan of the 39th, Clark of the 104th, Brooks of the 63rd and Carter of the 175th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to competencies and core curriculum for elementary and secondary students under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to require annual instruction in certain grades in criminal law in Georgia as it relates to school-aged children; to provide for a minimum course of study established by the State Board of Education; to provide for a manual; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for time frames; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
HB 231. By Representatives Willard of the 49th, Cooper of the 41st, McKillip of the 115th, Oliver of the 83rd, Gardner of the 57th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mental health, so as to provide community alternatives to institutionalized care for treatment of mental illness; to provide for a short title; to provide for community alternatives to hospitalization for treatment of alcoholics and drug dependent persons; to provide a definition for community alternatives; to change provisions relating to the emergency treatment of mental illness and alcoholic and drug dependent individuals; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
HB 232. By Representatives Lindsey of the 54th, Smyre of the 132nd, Wilkinson of the 52nd, Stephens of the 164th, Williams of the 4th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 28-7-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the prohibition of contingency compensation of lobbyists, so as to provide that such prohibition shall not apply to bona fide commission salespersons and that such salespersons shall not be required to register as lobbyists or otherwise be considered to be lobbyists; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.

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HB 233. By Representatives Roberts of the 154th, McCall of the 30th, Hatfield of the 177th, Burns of the 157th, Channell of the 116th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding sales and use taxation, so as to change certain provisions regarding applicability of sales and use tax to motor fuel sales; to provide for an exemption from sales and use tax on the sale or use of diesel fuel used to propel locomotives; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 234. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Smyre of the 132nd, Smith of the 131st, Bryant of the 160th, Purcell of the 159th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use tax, so as to eliminate the sunset from the exemption regarding the sale or use of engines, parts, equipment, or other tangible personal property used in the maintenance or repair of certain aircraft; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 235. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th and Harbin of the 118th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government, so as to provide for the establishment of job creation and convention services areas within certain parts of the state; to provide criteria for the determination of such areas based on the existence of convention and tourist attraction facilities; to authorize the levy of state sales and use taxation within such areas for the purpose of enhanced infrastructure upon approval by the commissioner of community affairs; to provide an exemption from other sales and use taxation for sales and uses subject to such state taxation; to provide for effective dates and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Economic Development & Tourism.
HB 236. By Representatives Maxwell of the 17th, Benton of the 31st, Pruett of the 144th, Brooks of the 63rd, Riley of the 50th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 9 of Article 8 of Chapter 2 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to judges and other court employees and certain county employees, so as to provide that tax commissioners, tax collectors, and tax receivers and all employees in their offices who first or again take office or become employed on or after July 1, 2012, shall not be members of the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia by operation of law; to provide that the governing authority of each county may elect to include such officers and employees in the retirement system; to provide for employee and employer contributions; to provide that no such person may be a member of another public retirement system; to provide for related matters; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.
HB 237. By Representatives Golick of the 34th, Morris of the 155th, Hatfield of the 177th, Ramsey of the 72nd and Setzler of the 35th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 8 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to residential mortgage fraud, so as revise the definition of "mortgage lending process"; to provide for investigative and subpoena powers of district attorneys and the Attorney General relative to residential mortgage fraud; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 238. By Representatives Golick of the 34th, Lindsey of the 54th, Hatfield of the 177th, Willard of the 49th, Ramsey of the 72nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to legal defense for indigents, so as to change certain provisions relative to the powers and duties of the council; to change certain provisions relating to the director and the director's responsibilities; to change provisions relating to councilmembers' responsibilities; to provide for the director to appoint circuit public defenders; to change certain annual reporting requirements; to repeal an obsolete effective date Code section; to change provisions relating to the circuit public defender supervisory panel; to change provisions relating to appointing attorneys in conflict of interest cases; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.

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HB 239. By Representatives Morris of the 155th, Harden of the 28th and Nix of the 69th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to financial institutions, so as to provide for definitions; to provide the Department of Banking and Finance the power to require dissolution of a financial institution; to provide for the effect of failure to maintain five members on a board of directors; to provide for service on a credit committee by a director of a credit union in certain cases; to provide for the payment of a P.O.D. account to an incorporated entity; to provide for penalties for making false statements; to provide that certain attorneys must be licensed to practice law in Georgia; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Banks & Banking.
HB 240. By Representatives Knight of the 126th and Powell of the 171st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to county sales and use taxes, so as to establish a procedure for modifying projects approved in a referendum that have become infeasible in connection with the county special purpose local option sales and use tax and the sales tax for educational purposes; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HR 248. By Representatives Ehrhart of the 36th, Casas of the 103rd, Dickson of the 6th, Powell of the 29th, Neal of the 1st and others:
A RESOLUTION expressing the intent of the members of the House of Representatives with respect to funding for National Board Certified Teachers; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
HR 250. By Representatives Benfield of the 85th, Morgan of the 39th, Henson of the 87th, Bell of the 58th, Brooks of the 63rd and others:
A RESOLUTION urging Georgia's district attorneys, in light of the fiscal crisis in this state, to invest resources in solving homicides, providing public

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safety programs, and focusing on violence prevention instead of seeking the death penalty; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.

HR 251. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Bryant of the 160th, Purcell of the 159th, Stephens of the 161st and Gordon of the 162nd:

A RESOLUTION supporting the development, construction, and implementation of a cruise ship terminal facility in the Savannah Harbor; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Economic Development & Tourism.

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

HB 190 HB 192 HB 194 HB 196 HB 198 HB 200 HB 202 HB 204 HB 206 HR 186

HB 191 HB 193 HB 195 HB 197 HB 199 HB 201 HB 203 HB 205 HB 207

Representative Cooper of the 41st District, Chairman of the Committee on Health and Human Services, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Health and Human Services has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 145 Do Pass HB 147 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Cooper of the 41st
Chairman

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Representative Purcell of the 159th District, Chairman of the Committee on Human Relations and Aging, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Human Relations and Aging has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:

HB 52 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Purcell of the 159th
Chairman

Representative Rice of the 51st District, Chairman of the Committee on Motor Vehicles, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Motor Vehicles has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 112 HB 127 HB 128

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Rice of the 51st
Chairman

Representative Bearden of the 68th District, Chairman of the Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 26 HB 91

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute

HB 71 Do Pass HB 101 Do Pass, by Substitute

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Respectfully submitted, /s/ Bearden of the 68th
Chairman

The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2011

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 13th Legislative Day as enumerated below:

DEBATE CALENDAR

Open Rule

None

Modified Open Rule

HB 77

Supplemental appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2010 - June 30, 2011 (Substitute)(App-Ralston-7th)

Modified Structured Rule

None

Structured Rule

None

Bills and Resolutions on this calendar may be called in any order the Speaker desires.

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Meadows of the 5th
Chairman

The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:

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Representatives Mitchell of the 88th, Roberts of the 154th, Lindsey of the 54th, Benton of the 31st, Maxwell of the 17th, Sims of the 119th, Rynders of the 152nd, and Holt of the 112th.
Pursuant to HR 154, the House recognized February 10, 2011, as "Community Health Centers Day," and invited the leadership of the Georgia Association for Primary Health Care to be recognized by the House of Representatives.
Pursuant to HR 261, the House recognized February 10, 2011, as Toccoa-Stephens County's Fireworks Over Toccoa Day.
Pursuant to HR 119, the House recognized and commended the Georgia Green Industry Association
Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the House was taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 77. By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, Jones of the 46th, O`Neal of the 146th, England of the 108th, Collins of the 27th and others:
A BILL to amend an Act providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2010, and ending June 30, 2011, known as the "General Appropriations Act," approved June 4, 2010, as House Bill 948, Act. No.684 (Ga. L. 2010, Vol. I, Book II).
The following Committee substitute was read:
HOUSE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE TO H.B. 77 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend an Act making and providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2010 and ending June 30, 2011, known as the general appropriations Act, approved June 4, 2010, as House Bill 948, Act No. 684, Ga. Laws 2010, Volume One, Book Two Appendix, commencing at Page 1 of 164, so as to make, provide and change certain appropriations for the operation of 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.

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BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
An Act making and providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2010 and ending June 30, 2011, known as the general appropriations Act, approved June 4, 2010, as House Bill 948, Act No. 684, Ga. Laws 2010, Volume One, Book Two Appendix, commencing at Page 1 of 164, is amended by striking everything following the short caption and substituting in lieu thereof the following:
To make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2010 and ending June 30, 2011; 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, 2010 and ending June 30, 2011, as prescribed hereinafter for such fiscal year:

Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
CCDF Mandatory and Matching Funds Child Care and Development Block Grant Community Mental Health Services Block Grant Community Service Block Grant Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction Foster Care Title IV-E Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant Medical Assistance Program Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse Block Grant Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant Social Services Block Grant State Children's Insurance Program TANF Block Grant - Unobligated Balance TANF Transfers to Social Services Block Grant Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Federal Recovery Funds

$39,649,946,379 $11,378,005,659
$94,324,807 $137,772,708 $13,383,988 $17,312,159 $1,143,659,442 $73,660,922 $24,627,737
$21,823,532 $5,244,478,774
$51,433,454 $3,112,268 $92,673,216 $246,071,935 $35,215,991 $25,800,000 $380,511,399 $3,772,143,327 $1,747,738,061

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Child Care and Development Block Grant (ARRA) Foster Care Title IV-E (ARRA) Medical Assistance Program (ARRA) Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds Agency Funds Indigent Care Trust Fund - Public Hospital Authorities Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified Prior Year Funds - Other Prior Year funds State General Funds Records Center Storage Fee Research Funds State Funds Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Hospital Provider Payment Lottery Funds Motor Fuel Funds Nursing Home Provider Fees RSR for K-12 State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Intra-State Government Transfers Health Insurance Payments Medicaid Services Payments - Other Agencies Other Intra-State Government Payments Retirement Payments Self Insurance Trust Fund Payments
Section 1: Georgia Senate Total Funds State Funds
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$55,042,413 $2,860,759
$608,624,254 $1,081,210,635 $5,018,542,984 $2,607,320,891
$139,386,524 $324,284,118
$17,238,070 $79,709,231
$435,771 $1,850,168,379 $18,052,709,014
$1,960,848 $215,766,054 $1,158,703,915 $852,687,517 $131,321,939 $152,157,908 $15,393,312,004 $146,798,829 $3,452,950,661 $2,924,923,557 $296,472,507
$49,817,930 $45,277,068 $136,459,599
$9,773,562 $9,773,562 $9,773,562
$1,169,842 $1,169,842 $1,169,842

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$1,195,129 $1,195,129

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$18,577

$18,577

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($43,864)

($43,864)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,169,842 $1,169,842

1.2. Secretary of the Senate's Office

Total Funds

$1,066,629

State Funds

$1,066,629

State General Funds

$1,066,629

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$1,095,925 $1,095,925

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$14,541

$14,541

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($43,837)

($43,837)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,066,629 $1,066,629

1.3. Senate

Total Funds

$6,635,722

State Funds

$6,635,722

State General Funds

$6,635,722

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$6,743,289 $6,743,289

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$92,138

$92,138

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($199,705) ($199,705)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$6,635,722 $6,635,722

1.4. Senate Budget and Evaluation Office

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide budget development and evaluation expertise to the State Senate.

Total Funds

$901,369

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State Funds

$901,369

State General Funds

$901,369

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$921,832

$921,832

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$16,410

$16,410

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($36,873)

($36,873)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$901,369

$901,369

Section 2: Georgia House of Representatives Total Funds State Funds
State General Funds

$17,093,475 $17,093,475 $17,093,475

2.1. House of Representatives

Total Funds

$17,093,475

State Funds

$17,093,475

State General Funds

$17,093,475

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$17,317,593 $17,317,593

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$243,225

$243,225

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($467,343) ($467,343)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$17,093,475 $17,093,475

Section 3: Georgia General Assembly Joint Offices Total Funds State Funds
State General Funds

$8,478,193 $8,478,193 $8,478,193

3.1. Ancillary Activities

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide services for the legislative branch of government.

Total Funds

$3,408,577

State Funds

$3,408,577

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State General Funds

$3,408,577

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$3,022,951 $3,022,951

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$23,640

$23,640

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($138,014) ($138,014)

Provide funds to offset anticipated FY 2011 expenses related to redistricting.

$500,000

$500,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,408,577 $3,408,577

3.2. Legislative Fiscal Office

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to act as the bookkeeper-comptroller for the legislative branch of government and maintain an account of legislative expenditures and commitments.

Total Funds

$2,240,724

State Funds

$2,240,724

State General Funds

$2,240,724

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$2,458,647 $2,458,647

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($132,495) ($132,495)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($425)

($425)

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$23,014

$23,014

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($108,017) ($108,017)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,240,724 $2,240,724

3.3. Office of Legislative Counsel

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide bill-drafting services, advice and counsel for members of the General Assembly.

Total Funds

$2,828,892

Federal Funds and Grants

$0

Other Funds

$0

State Funds

$2,828,892

State General Funds

$2,828,892

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Intra-State Government Transfers

$0

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$2,854,797 $2,854,797

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$54,095

$54,095

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($80,000)

($80,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,828,892 $2,828,892

Section 4: Audits and Accounts, Department of Total Funds Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds
State General Funds Intra-State Government Transfers
Other Intra-State Government Payments

$30,003,456 $90,000 $90,000
$29,311,286 $29,311,286
$602,170 $602,170

4.1. Audit and Assurance Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide audit and assurance services for State Agencies, Authorities, Commissions, Bureaus, and higher education systems to facilitate Auditor's reports for the State of Georgia Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the State of Georgia Single Audit Report, and the State of Georgia Budgetary Compliance Report; to conduct audits of public school systems in Georgia; to perform special examinations and investigations; to conduct performance audits and evaluations at the request of the General Assembly; to conduct reviews of audits reports conducted by other independent auditors of local governments and non-profit organizations contracting with the State; to audit Medicaid provider claims; and to provide state financial information online to promote transparency in government.

Total Funds

$26,362,474

Other Funds

$90,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$90,000

State Funds

$25,670,304

State General Funds

$25,670,304

Intra-State Government Transfers

$602,170

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$602,170

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

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Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)
Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.
Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce personal services by holding 6 vacancies and not filling anticipated vacancies due to retirements and attrition.
Reduce operating expenses, forgo training and development and reduce the number of audits that require travel.
Recognize reduction in computer charges.
Reduce telecommunications expenses and contractual services.
Recognize other funds from the Department of Community Affairs for audits of Regional Commissions.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds Total Funds $26,307,561 $26,909,731

($8,788)

($8,788)

$477,171

$477,171

($656,000) ($656,000)

($275,000) ($124,640)
($50,000)

($275,000) ($124,640)
($50,000)

$0 $25,670,304

$90,000 $26,362,474

4.2. Departmental Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all Department programs.

Total Funds

$1,549,313

State Funds

$1,549,313

State General Funds

$1,549,313

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$1,564,259 $1,564,259

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($394)

($394)

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$25,448

$25,448

Reduce personal services by maintaining 1 vacancy.

($22,000)

($22,000)

Reduce regular operating, computer charges and telecommunications charges due to reduced need from a reduced workforce.

($18,000)

($18,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,549,313 $1,549,313

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4.3. Legislative Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to analyze proposed legislation affecting state retirement systems for fiscal impact and review actuarial investigations and to prepare fiscal notes upon request on other legislation having a significant impact on state revenues and/or expenditures.

Total Funds

$162,712

State Funds

$162,712

State General Funds

$162,712

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$121,542

$121,542

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$1,170

$1,170

Provide funds to carry out tax expenditure report requirements pursuant to SB 206, 2010 Session.

$40,000

$40,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$162,712

$162,712

4.4. Statewide Equalized Adjusted Property Tax Digest

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to establish an equalized adjusted property tax digest for each county and for the State as a whole for use in allocating State funds for public school systems and equalizing property tax digests for collection of the State 1/4 mill; to provide the Revenue Commissioner statistical data regarding county Tax Assessor compliance with requirements for both uniformity of assessment and level of assessment; and to establish the appropriate level of assessment for centrally assessed public utility companies.

Total Funds

$1,928,957

State Funds

$1,928,957

State General Funds

$1,928,957

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$1,940,654 $1,940,654

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($657)

($657)

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$33,960

$33,960

Reduce personal services.

($25,000)

($25,000)

Reduce funds for operating and computer expenses.

($20,000)

($20,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,928,957 $1,928,957

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Section 5: Appeals, Court of Total Funds Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds
State General Funds

$12,683,664 $150,000 $150,000
$12,533,664 $12,533,664

5.1. Court of Appeals

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is for this court to review and exercise appellate and certiorari jurisdiction pursuant to the Constitution of the State of Georgia, Art. VI, Section V, Para. III, in all cases not reserved to the Supreme Court of Georgia or conferred on other courts by law.

Total Funds

$12,683,664

Other Funds

$150,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$150,000

State Funds

$12,533,664

State General Funds

$12,533,664

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$12,531,853 $12,681,853

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($912)

($912)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($296)

($296)

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$213,772

$213,772

Reduce administrative personnel and operating expenses.

($210,753) ($210,753)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$12,533,664 $12,683,664

Section 6: Judicial Council Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds
Agency Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds

$16,297,961 $2,552,935 $2,552,935
$619,295 $350,390 $268,905 $13,125,731

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State General Funds

$13,125,731

6.1. Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to oversee the state's court-connected alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services by promoting the establishment of new ADR court programs, providing support to existing programs, establishing and enforcing qualifications and ethical standards, registering ADR professionals and volunteers, providing training, administering statewide grants, and collecting statistical data to monitor program effectiveness.

Total Funds

$237,903

Other Funds

$172,890

Agency Funds

$172,890

State Funds

$65,013

State General Funds

$65,013

6.2. Institute of Continuing Judicial Education

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide basic training and continuing education for Superior Court Judges, Juvenile Court Judges, State Court Judges, Probate Court Judges, Magistrate Court Judges, Municipal Court Judges, Superior Court Clerks, Juvenile Court Clerks, Municipal Court Clerks, and other court personnel.

Total Funds

$684,572

Other Funds

$177,500

Agency Funds

$177,500

State Funds

$507,072

State General Funds

$507,072

6.3. Judicial Council

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support the Administrative Office of the Courts; to support accountability courts and the Standing Committee on Drug Courts; to provide administrative support for the Councils of the Magistrate Court Judges, the Municipal Court Judges, the Probate Court Judges, and the State Court Judges; to operate the Child Support E-Filing system, the Child Support Guidelines Commission, the Commission on Interpreters, the County and Municipal Probation Advisory Council, the Georgia Commission on Family Violence, the Children and Family Courts division; and to support the Committee on Justice for Children.

Total Funds

$14,426,194

Federal Funds and Grants

$2,552,935

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,552,935

Other Funds

$268,905

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$268,905

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State Funds

$11,604,354

State General Funds

$11,604,354

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$12,059,516 $14,881,356

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($70,691)

($70,691)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($588)

($588)

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$98,498

$98,498

Provide funds to satisfy an operating deficit related to PeopleSoft billing increases.

$0

$0

Provide funds for increased space and equipment rental costs associated with the acquisition of additional space.

$0

$0

Provide funds for the Consortium for Language Access in the Courts program annual supplemental fee.

$0

$0

Provide grant funds for local organizations providing legal services to victims of domestic violence.

$0

$0

Reduce personal services and operating expenses, to be spread among all Judicial Council subprograms.

($482,381) ($482,381)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$11,604,354 $14,426,194

6.4. Judicial Qualifications Commission

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate complaints filed against a judicial officer, impose and recommend disciplinary sanctions against any judicial officer, and when necessary, file formal charges against that officer and provide a formal trial or hearing. The purpose of this appropriation is also to produce formal and informal advisory opinions; provide training and guidance to judicial candidates regarding the Code of Judicial Conduct; and investigate allegations of unethical campaign practices.

Total Funds

$347,709

State Funds

$347,709

State General Funds

$347,709

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$251,749

$251,749

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Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Provide funds for expenses related to the investigation and prosecution of judges.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,226
$91,734 $347,709

$4,226
$91,734 $347,709

6.5. Resource Center

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide direct representation to death penalty sentenced inmates and to recruit and assist private attorneys to represent plaintiffs in habeas corpus proceedings.

Total Funds

$601,583

State Funds

$601,583

State General Funds

$601,583

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$565,500

$565,500

Provide funds to ensure indigent death-sentenced inmates are adequately represented in legal proceedings.

$36,083

$36,083

Amount appropriated in this Act

$601,583

$601,583

Section 7: Juvenile Courts Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified State Funds
State General Funds

$7,210,220 $447,456 $447,456
$6,762,764 $6,762,764

7.1. Council of Juvenile Court Judges

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is for the Council of Juvenile Court Judges to represent all the juvenile judges in Georgia. Jurisdiction in cases involving children includes delinquencies, status offenses, and deprivation.

Total Funds

$1,909,659

Federal Funds and Grants

$447,456

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$447,456

State Funds

$1,462,203

State General Funds

$1,462,203

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$1,464,821 $1,912,277

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($2,491)

($2,491)

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$24,637

$24,637

Eliminate funding for one vacant administrative assistant position.

($24,764)

($24,764)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,462,203 $1,909,659

7.2. Grants to Counties for Juvenile Court Judges

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is for payment of state funds to circuits to pay for juvenile court judges' salaries.

Total Funds

$5,300,561

State Funds

$5,300,561

State General Funds

$5,300,561

Section 8: Prosecuting Attorneys Total Funds Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds
State General Funds

$58,154,771 $1,802,127 $1,802,127 $56,352,644 $56,352,644

8.1. Council of Superior Court Clerks

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist superior court clerks throughout the state in the execution of their duties and to promote and assist in the training of Superior Court clerks.

Total Funds

$199,952

State Funds

$199,952

State General Funds

$199,952

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$208,283

$208,283

Reduce operating expenses.

($8,331)

($8,331)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$199,952

$199,952

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8.2. District Attorneys

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is for the District Attorney to represent the State of Georgia in the trial and appeal of criminal cases in the Superior Court for the judicial circuit and delinquency cases in the juvenile courts per Ga. Const., Art. VI, Sec. VIII. Para I and OCGA 15-18.

Total Funds

$52,708,511

Other Funds

$1,802,127

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,802,127

State Funds

$50,906,384

State General Funds

$50,906,384

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$50,355,569 $52,157,696

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$1,007,693 $1,007,693

Eliminate all state-funded victim advocate positions, beginning in April 2011.

($197,878) ($197,878)

Reduce personal services and operating expenses.

($259,000) ($259,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$50,906,384 $52,708,511

8.3. Prosecuting Attorney's Council

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist Georgia's District Attorneys and State Court Solicitors.

Total Funds

$5,246,308

State Funds

$5,246,308

State General Funds

$5,246,308

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$5,203,222 $5,203,222

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($4,954)

($4,954)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$12,323

$12,323

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$56,717

$56,717

Reduce personal services and operating expenses.

($21,000)

($21,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,246,308 $5,246,308

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Section 9: Superior Courts Total Funds State Funds
State General Funds

$57,821,988 $57,821,988 $57,821,988

9.1. Council of Superior Court Judges

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is for the operations of the Council of Superior Court Judges and is to further the improvement of the Superior Court in the administration of justice through leadership, training, policy development and budgetary and fiscal administration.

Total Funds

$1,142,896

State Funds

$1,142,896

State General Funds

$1,142,896

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$1,232,886 $1,232,886

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($52,264)

($52,264)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($8,575)

($8,575)

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$20,164

$20,164

Eliminate funding for one vacant paralegal position.

($49,315)

($49,315)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,142,896 $1,142,896

9.2. Judicial Administrative Districts

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regional administrative support to the judges of the superior court. This support includes managing budgets, policy, procedure, and providing a liaison between local and state courts.

Total Funds

$2,172,122

State Funds

$2,172,122

State General Funds

$2,172,122

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$2,126,495 $2,126,495

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$45,627

$45,627

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,172,122 $2,172,122

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9.3. Superior Court Judges

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to enable Georgia's Superior Courts to be the general jurisdiction trial court and exercise exclusive, constitutional authority over felony cases, divorce, equity and cases regarding title to land, provided that law clerks over the fifty provided by law are to be allocated back to the circuits by caseload ranks.

Total Funds

$54,506,970

State Funds

$54,506,970

State General Funds

$54,506,970

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$53,955,549 $53,955,549

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$929,555

$929,555

Eliminate funding for three vacant clerk positions.

($226,824) ($226,824)

Adjust funding for continuing judicial education travel funds to align budget and expenditures.

($128,073) ($128,073)

Reduce fringe benefits to reflect judge vacancies in July and August 2011.

($23,237)

($23,237)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$54,506,970 $54,506,970

Section 10: Supreme Court Total Funds Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds
State General Funds

$8,426,027 $554,931 $554,931
$7,871,096 $7,871,096

10.1. Supreme Court of Georgia

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support the Supreme Court of Georgia which exercises exclusive appellate jurisdiction in all cases involving: the construction of a treaty, the Constitution of the State of Georgia or of the United States, the constitutionality of a law, ordinance, or constitutional provision that has been drawn in question, and all cases of election contest per Ga. Const. Art. VI, Section VI, Para. II. The purpose of this appropriation is also to support the Supreme Court of Georgia in its exercise of jurisdiction in cases per Ga. Const. Art. VI, Section VI, Para. III and its administration of the Bar Exam and oversight of the Office of Reporter of Decisions.

Total Funds

$8,426,027

Other Funds

$554,931

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$554,931

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State Funds

$7,871,096

State General Funds

$7,871,096

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$7,726,631 $8,281,562

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$14,995

$14,995

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($7,307)

($7,307)

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$136,777

$136,777

Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,871,096 $8,426,027

Section 11: Accounting Office, State Total Funds State Funds
State General Funds Intra-State Government Transfers
Other Intra-State Government Payments

$15,952,207 $3,759,308 $3,759,308 $12,192,899 $12,192,899

11.1. State Accounting Office

Purpose: Prescribe statewide accounting policies, procedures and practices, to provide financial management leadership to state agencies, to prepare and provide annual financial statements, and other statutory or regulatory reports, to develop and maintain the state's financial and human capital management systems, and to improve the accountability and efficiency of various financial and operational processes.

Total Funds

$15,952,207

State Funds

$3,759,308

State General Funds

$3,759,308

Intra-State Government Transfers

$12,192,899

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$12,192,899

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$3,837,653 $16,030,552

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$67,954

$67,954

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Reduce funds for personal services to reflect projected expenditures.
Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.
Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.
Amount appropriated in this Act

($146,084) ($146,084)

($570)

($570)

$355

$355

$3,759,308 $15,952,207

Section 12: Administrative Services, Department of Total Funds Other Funds
Agency Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds Intra-State Government Transfers Self Insurance Trust Fund Payments

$167,528,603 $23,611,074 $17,878,361
$5,732,713 $7,457,930 $7,457,930 $136,459,599 $136,459,599

12.1. Departmental Administration

Purpose: Provide administrative support to all department programs.

Total Funds

$4,037,410

Other Funds

$3,282,659

Agency Funds

$831,336

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$2,451,323

State Funds

$754,751

State General Funds

$754,751

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$1,917,579 $4,368,902

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$18,595

$18,595

Reduce funds for personal services and eliminate 3 positions.

($248,417) ($248,417)

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($97,268)

($97,268)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($944)

($944)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($3,458)

($3,458)

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Replace state funds with other funds transferred from State Purchasing.
Amount appropriated in this Act

($831,336) $754,751

$0 $4,037,410

12.2. Fleet Management

Purpose: Provide and manage a fuel card program for state and local governments, to implement the Motor Vehicle Contract Maintenance Program to provide repairs, roadside assistance, and maintenance for state and local government fleets, and to establish a motor pool for traveling state employees.

Total Funds

$1,020,141

Other Funds

$1,020,141

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,020,141

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$158,370 $1,178,511

Replace state funds with reserve funds for operating expenses.

($158,370) ($158,370)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0 $1,020,141

12.3. Mail and Courier

Purpose: Operate an interoffice mail services network providing daily and specialized courier services to state offices within thirty-five miles of metro Atlanta.

Total Funds

$1,079,669

Other Funds

$1,079,669

Agency Funds

$1,079,669

12.4. Risk Management

Purpose: Administer a liability insurance program to protect state government and employees from work-related claims, to provide indemnification funds for public officers and public school personnel in case of disability or death, to identify and control risks and hazards to minimize loss, to insure state-owned buildings and property against damage or destruction, to partner with the Department of Labor in administering unemployment claims, and to administer the Workers' Compensation Program.

Total Funds

$136,459,599

Intra-State Government Transfers

$136,459,599

Self Insurance Trust Fund Payments

$136,459,599

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

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Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)
Increase funds to reflect the DOAS Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund premiums (Other Funds: $1,500,000).
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds Total Funds $0 $134,959,599
$0 $1,500,000 $0 $136,459,599

12.5. State Purchasing

Purpose: Publicize government contract opportunities on the Georgia Procurement Registry; to maintain a comprehensive listing of all agency contracts; to manage bids, Requests For Proposals, and Requests For Quotes; to provide and oversee Purchasing Cards; to conduct reverse auctions for non-construction goods and services valued above $100,000; to leverage the state's purchasing power in obtaining contracts; to train vendors seeking contract opportunities; and to certify Small and/or Minority Business Vendors.

Total Funds

$11,448,422

Other Funds

$11,448,422

Agency Funds

$11,448,422

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$0 $12,279,758

Transfer other funds to the Administration program.

$0 ($831,336)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0 $11,448,422

12.6. Surplus Property

Purpose: Reduce cost through maximization of the useful life of state-owned equipment and redistribution of property to state and local governments, qualifying non-profits, and to the public through auction.

Total Funds

$1,198,594

Other Funds

$1,198,594

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,198,594

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

12.7. Certificate of Need Appeal Panel

Purpose: Review decisions made by the Department of Community Health on Certificate of Need applications.

Total Funds

$42,483

State Funds

$42,483

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State General Funds

$42,483

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$46,177

$46,177

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($3,694)

($3,694)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$42,483

$42,483

12.8. Office of State Administrative Hearings

Purpose: Provide an independent forum for the impartial and timely resolution of disputes between the public and state agencies.

Total Funds

$3,822,955

Other Funds

$1,300,805

Agency Funds

$1,300,805

State Funds

$2,522,150

State General Funds

$2,522,150

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$2,765,079 $3,374,568

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$52,499

$52,499

Replace state funds with other funds for operating expenses (Total Funds: $0).

($275,691) ($275,691)

Reduce funds for equipment.

($2,257)

($2,257)

Increase other funds for operations (Other Funds: $691,316).

$0

$691,316

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($17,480)

($17,480)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,522,150 $3,822,955

12.9. Office of the State Treasurer

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to set cash management policies for state agencies; assist agencies with bank services and accounts; monitor agency deposits and disbursement patterns; to invest funds for state and local entities; to track warrants, fund agency allotments, and pay state debt service; and to manage state revenue collections; and to manage the Path2College 529 Plan.

Total Funds

$3,218,129

Other Funds

$3,218,129

Agency Funds

$3,218,129

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$0 $3,250,617

Reduce funds for personal services to reflect projected expenditures (Other Funds: $32,488).

$0

($32,488)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0 $3,218,129

12.10. Payments to Georgia Aviation Authority

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide oversight and efficient operation of state aircraft and aviation operations to ensure the safety of state air travelers and aviation property.

Total Funds

$5,201,201

Federal Funds and Grants

$0

Other Funds

$1,062,655

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,062,655

State Funds

$4,138,546

State General Funds

$4,138,546

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$5,728,588 $6,791,243

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$27,819

$27,819

Reduce funds for personal services to reflect projected expenditures.

($244,275) ($244,275)

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($223,144) ($223,144)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$49,558

$49,558

Replace state funds with other funds for operating expenses.

($1,200,000) ($1,200,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,138,546 $5,201,201

12.11. Payments to Georgia Technology Authority

Purpose: Set the direction for the state's use of technology and promote efficient, secure, and cost-effective delivery of information technology services.

Total Funds

$0

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

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Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948) Submit payment to State Treasury ($49,097,515). Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $0 $0 $0

Total Funds $0 $0 $0

Section 13: Agriculture, Department of Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds
State General Funds

$46,446,291 $6,622,918 $6,622,918 $10,498,710 $10,498,710 $29,324,663 $29,324,663

13.1. Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories

Purpose: Provide payment to the Board of Regents for diagnostic laboratory testing, for veterinary consultation and assistance, for disease surveillance, and for outreach to veterinarians, animal industries, and pet owners within the State of Georgia.

Total Funds

$2,929,836

State Funds

$2,929,836

State General Funds

$2,929,836

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$3,116,847 $3,116,847

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($187,011) ($187,011)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,929,836 $2,929,836

13.2. Consumer Protection
Purpose: Provide for public health and safety by monitoring, inspecting and regulating the cultivation, processing, and production of livestock, meat, poultry, and other food products; by inspecting establishments that sell food for offsite consumption, food warehouses, wholesale and mobile meat and seafood vendors, dairy farms, and food banks; by certifying organic products, shellfish, and bottled water; by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating the companion animal, bird, and equine industries (including reports of abuse by private owners); by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating the plant and apiary industries including performing phytosanitary inspections; by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating the pesticide and wood treatment industries; and by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating animal feed, pet food, and grains. The purpose of this appropriation is also to ensure accurate commercial transactions by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating weights and measures and fuel sales.

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Total Funds

$31,737,229

Federal Funds and Grants

$6,587,918

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$6,587,918

Other Funds

$9,161,240

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$9,161,240

State Funds

$15,988,071

State General Funds

$15,988,071

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$16,429,128

$32,178,286

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$374,370

$374,370

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($819,181)

($819,181)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($11,499)

($11,499)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$15,253

$15,253

Amount appropriated in this Act

$15,988,071

$31,737,229

13.3. Departmental Administration

Purpose: Provide administrative support for all programs of the department.

Total Funds

$2,348,118

Other Funds

$200,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$200,000

State Funds

$2,148,118

State General Funds

$2,148,118

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$2,084,388 $2,284,388

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$66,149

$66,149

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($4,025)

($4,025)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$1,606

$1,606

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Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,148,118 $2,348,118

13.4. Marketing and Promotion

Purpose: Manage the state's farmers markets, to promote Georgia's agricultural products domestically and internationally, to administer relevant certification marks, to provide poultry and livestock commodity data, to administer surety bonds, to provide information to the public, and to publish Market Bulletin.

Total Funds

$6,550,118

Federal Funds and Grants

$35,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$35,000

Other Funds

$1,137,470

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,137,470

State Funds

$5,377,648

State General Funds

$5,377,648

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$5,295,768 $6,468,238

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$80,782

$80,782

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($2,189)

($2,189)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$3,287

$3,287

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,377,648 $6,550,118

13.5. Poultry Veterinary Diagnostic Labs

Purpose: Pay for operation of the Poultry Diagnostic Veterinary Labs, which conduct disease diagnoses and monitoring.

Total Funds

$2,880,990

State Funds

$2,880,990

State General Funds

$2,880,990

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$3,064,883 $3,064,883

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($183,893) ($183,893)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,880,990 $2,880,990

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Section 14: Banking and Finance, Department of Total Funds State Funds
State General Funds

$11,091,754 $11,091,754 $11,091,754

14.1. Consumer Protection and Assistance

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide legal advice and legislative drafting support for the Commissioner and staff.

Total Funds

$212,909

State Funds

$212,909

State General Funds

$212,909

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$208,905

$208,905

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$3,708

$3,708

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$395

$395

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($99)

($99)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$212,909

$212,909

14.2. Departmental Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all department programs.

Total Funds

$1,891,936

State Funds

$1,891,936

State General Funds

$1,891,936

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$2,011,412 $2,011,412

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$30,264

$30,264

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($52,586)

($52,586)

Eliminate 1 training manager position.

($100,000) ($100,000)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$3,804

$3,804

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Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.
Amount appropriated in this Act

($958) $1,891,936

($958) $1,891,936

14.3. Financial Institution Supervision

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to examine and regulate depository financial institutions, state-chartered banks, trust companies, credit unions, bank holding companies, and international banking organizations; to track performance of financial service providers operating in Georgia, to monitor industry trends, respond to negative trends, and establish operating guidelines; and to collaborate with law enforcement, federal regulators, and other regulatory agencies on examination findings.

Total Funds

$7,144,094

State Funds

$7,144,094

State General Funds

$7,144,094

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$7,138,357 $7,138,357

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$124,377

$124,377

Reduce funds for personal services.

($128,741) ($128,741)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$13,500

$13,500

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($3,399)

($3,399)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,144,094 $7,144,094

14.4. Non-Depository Financial Institution Supervision

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect consumers from unfair, deceptive or fraudulent residential mortgage lending practices and money service businesses, enforce applicable laws and regulations, and provide efficient and flexible application, registrations and notification procedures for non-depository financial institutions.

Total Funds

$1,842,815

State Funds

$1,842,815

State General Funds

$1,842,815

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$1,891,052 $1,891,052

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$30,655

$30,655

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Eliminate 4 filled positions effective December 31, 2010.
Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.
Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.
Amount appropriated in this Act

($81,568)
$3,576
($900) $1,842,815

($81,568)
$3,576
($900) $1,842,815

Section 15: Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Department of

Total Funds

$1,055,135,916

Federal Funds and Grants

$162,715,017

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant

$20,541,722

Social Services Block Grant

$37,901,729

Medical Assistance Program

$22,427,899

Community Mental Health Services Block Grant

$13,383,988

Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse Block Grant

$51,433,454

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$17,026,225

Other Funds

$85,935,334

Agency Funds

$69,512,020

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$16,423,314

State Funds

$799,795,642

State General Funds

$789,540,504

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$10,255,138

Intra-State Government Transfers

$6,689,923

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$6,689,923

15.1. Adult Addictive Diseases Services

Purpose: Provide a continuum of programs, services and supports for adults who abuse alcohol and other drugs or who have a chemical dependency. Provide assistance for compulsive gamblers.

Total Funds

$94,215,298

Federal Funds and Grants

$50,367,245

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant

$20,130,488

Medical Assistance Program

$200,000

Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse Block Grant

$30,036,757

Other Funds

$435,795

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Agency Funds

$434,903

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$892

State Funds

$43,412,258

State General Funds

$43,412,258

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$43,399,766 $94,202,806

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$12,492

$12,492

Reclassify other funds as federal funds in accordance with State Accounting Office Financial Management Policies and Procedures.

$0

$0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$43,412,258 $94,215,298

15.2. Adult Developmental Disabilities Services

Purpose: Promote independence of adults with significant development disabilities through institutional care, community support and respite, job readiness, training, and a crisis and access line.

Total Funds

$285,241,136

Federal Funds and Grants

$42,135,688

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant

$411,234

Social Services Block Grant

$30,636,459

Medical Assistance Program

$11,087,995

Other Funds

$44,184,453

Agency Funds

$33,000,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$11,184,453

State Funds

$198,920,995

State General Funds

$188,665,857

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$10,255,138

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$186,574,002 $272,894,143

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$1,492,338 $1,492,338

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Provide funding for 400 family supports, 5 crisis respite homes, and 6 mobile crisis teams to serve developmental disabilities consumers in community settings to meet the requirements of the State's settlement agreement with the US Department of Justice.
Replace loss of the enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentages (FMAP) from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
Reclassify other funds as federal funds in accordance with State Accounting Office Financial Management Policies and Procedures.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,778,820 $2,778,820

$8,075,835 $8,075,835

$0

$0

$198,920,995 $285,241,136

15.3. Adult Forensic Services

Purpose: Provide psychological evaluations of defendants, mental health screening and evaluations, inpatient mental health treatment, competency remediation, forensic evaluation services, and supportive housing for forensic consumers.

Total Funds

$53,636,002

Other Funds

$26,500

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$26,500

State Funds

$53,609,502

State General Funds

$53,609,502

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$52,707,405 $52,733,905

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$902,097

$902,097

Amount appropriated in this Act

$53,609,502 $53,636,002

15.4. Adult Mental Health Services

Purpose: Provide evaluation, treatment, crisis stabilization, and residential services to facilitate rehabilitation and recovery for adults with mental illnesses.

Total Funds

$250,118,321

Federal Funds and Grants

$20,407,586

Medical Assistance Program

$903,179

Community Mental Health Services Block Grant

$6,715,219

Federal Funds Not Specifically

$12,789,188

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Identified

Other Funds

$2,303,357

Agency Funds

$1,130,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,173,357

State Funds

$227,407,378

State General Funds

$227,407,378

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$214,227,645 $236,938,588

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$1,012,914 $1,012,914

Provide funding for mental health consumers in community settings to meet the requirements of the State's settlement agreement with the US Department of Justice.

$10,602,047 $10,602,047

Replace loss of the enhanced FMAP from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

$1,564,772 $1,564,772

Amount appropriated in this Act

$227,407,378 $250,118,321

15.5. Adult Nursing Home Services

Purpose: Provide skilled nursing home services to Georgians with mental retardation or developmental disabilities.

Total Funds

$11,984,894

Other Funds

$9,012,772

Agency Funds

$9,012,772

State Funds

$2,972,122

State General Funds

$2,972,122

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$2,770,981 $11,783,753

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$201,141

$201,141

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,972,122 $11,984,894

15.6. Child and Adolescent Addictive Diseases Services
Purpose: Provide services to children and adolescents for the safe withdrawal from abused substances and promote a transition to productive living.

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Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Medical Assistance Program Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse Block Grant State Funds State General Funds

$14,073,801 $10,976,086
$226,000
$10,750,086 $3,097,715 $3,097,715

15.7. Child and Adolescent Developmental Disabilities

Purpose: Provide evaluation, residential, support, and education services to promote independence for children and adolescents with developmental disabilities.

Total Funds

$11,455,666

Federal Funds and Grants

$2,898,692

Medical Assistance Program

$2,898,692

Other Funds

$65,839

Agency Funds

$65,839

State Funds

$8,491,135

State General Funds

$8,491,135

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$8,462,945 $11,427,476

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$28,190

$28,190

Amount appropriated in this Act

$8,491,135 $11,455,666

15.8. Child and Adolescent Forensic Services

Purpose: Provide evaluation, treatment and residential services to children and adolescents clients referred by Georgia's criminal justice or corrections system.

Total Funds

$3,129,908

State Funds

$3,129,908

State General Funds

$3,129,908

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$3,099,895 $3,099,895

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$30,013

$30,013

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,129,908 $3,129,908

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15.9. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services

Purpose: Provide evaluation, treatment, crisis stabilization, and residential services to children and adolescents with mental illness.

Total Funds

$84,319,514

Federal Funds and Grants

$9,432,552

Medical Assistance Program

$2,763,783

Community Mental Health Services Block Grant

$6,668,769

Other Funds

$2,669,781

Agency Funds

$85,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$2,584,781

State Funds

$72,217,181

State General Funds

$72,217,181

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$67,817,429 $79,919,762

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$97,057

$97,057

Replace loss of the enhanced FMAP from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

$726,402

$726,402

Transfer state funds related to the transition of child and adolescent programs to community settings from the Direct Care Support Services program to the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services program to properly align expenditures to budget.

$3,576,293 $3,576,293

Amount appropriated in this Act

$72,217,181 $84,319,514

15.10. Departmental Administration - Behavioral Health

Purpose: Provide administrative support for all mental health, developmental disabilities and addictive diseases programs of the department.

Total Funds

$51,352,734

Federal Funds and Grants

$11,643,883

Social Services Block Grant

$7,265,270

Medical Assistance Program

$4,348,250

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$30,363

Other Funds

$22,133

Agency Funds

$22,133

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State Funds

$39,309,375

State General Funds

$39,309,375

Intra-State Government Transfers

$377,343

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$377,343

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$33,974,332 $46,017,691

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$4,578,927 $4,578,927

Transfer state funds related to the Department of Human Resources reorganization from the Department of Human Services for software licensing.

$555,196

$555,196

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$339,179

$339,179

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($138,259) ($138,259)

Reclassify other funds as federal funds in accordance with State Accounting Office Financial Management Policies and Procedures.

$0

$0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$39,309,375 $51,352,734

15.11. Direct Care Support Services

Purpose: Operate seven state-owned and operated hospitals.

Total Funds

$179,814,072

Other Funds

$27,214,704

Agency Funds

$25,761,373

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,453,331

State Funds

$146,286,788

State General Funds

$146,286,788

Intra-State Government Transfers

$6,312,580

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$6,312,580

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$147,609,055 $181,136,339

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Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Transfer state funds related to the transition of child and adolescent mental health programs to community settings from the Direct Care Support Services program to the Child and Adolescent Mental Health program to properly align expenditures to budget.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,254,026 $2,254,026
($3,576,293) ($3,576,293) $146,286,788 $179,814,072

15.12. Substance Abuse Prevention

Purpose: Promote the health and well-being of children, youth, families and communities through preventing the use and/or abuse of alcohol, tobacco and drugs.

Total Funds

$12,547,453

Federal Funds and Grants

$12,425,661

Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse Block Grant

$10,646,611

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,779,050

State Funds

$121,792

State General Funds

$121,792

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

15.13. Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities

Purpose: Promote quality services and support for people with developmental disabilities and their families.

Total Funds

$2,474,182

Federal Funds and Grants

$2,427,624

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,427,624

State Funds

$46,558

State General Funds

$46,558

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$50,607 $2,478,231

Reduce funds for contracts.

($4,049)

($4,049)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$46,558 $2,474,182

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15.14. Sexual Offender Review Board

Purpose: Protect Georgia's children by identifying convicted sexual offenders that present the greatest risk of sexually reoffending.

Total Funds

$772,935

State Funds

$772,935

State General Funds

$772,935

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$767,059

$767,059

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$5,876

$5,876

Amount appropriated in this Act

$772,935

$772,935

Section 16: Community Affairs, Department of Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds
Agency Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds

$216,821,157 $167,430,169 $167,430,169 $11,514,015
$121,153 $11,392,862 $37,876,973 $27,876,973 $10,000,000

16.1. Building Construction

Purpose: Maintain up-to-date minimum building construction standards for all new structures built in the state; to inspect factory built (modular) buildings to ensure Georgia's minimum construction codes are met; to review proposed enhancements to local government construction codes; and to provide professional training to building inspectors and builders on Georgia's construction codes.

Total Funds

$462,393

Other Funds

$239,704

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$239,704

State Funds

$222,689

State General Funds

$222,689

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

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Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948) Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees. Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $218,821
$3,868 $222,689

Total Funds $458,525
$3,868 $462,393

16.2. Coordinated Planning

Purpose: Ensure that county and city governments meet the requirements of the Georgia Planning Act of 1989 by establishing standards and procedures for comprehensive plans and reviewing plans submitted by local governments; to provide training and assistance to local governments in completing comprehensive plans for quality growth by offering mapping and Geographical Information System (GIS) services, online planning tools, and resource teams, and funding the regional planning efforts of Regional Commissions; and to provide annexation reports from Georgia cities to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Total Funds

$4,566,465

Federal Funds and Grants

$69,038

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$69,038

Other Funds

$192,015

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$192,015

State Funds

$4,305,412

State General Funds

$4,305,412

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$4,471,871 $4,732,924

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$20,327

$20,327

Reduce funds for the 12 Regional Commissions.

($171,786) ($171,786)

Reduce operating expenses.

($15,000)

($15,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,305,412 $4,566,465

16.3. Departmental Administration Purpose: Provide administrative support for all programs of the department.
Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds
State General Funds

$5,047,613 $1,773,802 $1,773,802 $2,109,845 $2,109,845 $1,163,966 $1,163,966

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$1,259,529 $5,143,176

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$23,173

$23,173

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($118,736) ($118,736)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,163,966 $5,047,613

16.4. Federal Community and Economic Development Programs

Purpose: Administer federal grant and loan programs to promote volunteerism and community and economic development among local governments, development authorities, and private entities.

Total Funds

$47,092,241

Federal Funds and Grants

$45,205,628

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$45,205,628

Other Funds

$309,587

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$309,587

State Funds

$1,577,026

State General Funds

$1,577,026

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$1,639,431 $47,154,646

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$15,876

$15,876

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($38,281)

($38,281)

Reduce operating expenses.

($40,000)

($40,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,577,026 $47,092,241

16.5. Homeownership Programs

Purpose: Expand the supply of affordable housing through rehabilitation and construction financing, and to promote homeownership for low and moderate income individuals by providing sustainable housing grants to local governments, administering mortgage and down payment assistance programs for low and moderate income homebuyers, and offering homeownership counseling and home buyer education programs through a partnership with private providers.

Total Funds

$4,631,991

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Federal Funds and Grants Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$794,163 $794,163 $3,837,828 $3,837,828

16.6. Regional Services

Purpose: Promote access to Department services and assistance through a statewide network of regional representatives, to provide technical assistance and grants to local communities to achieve goals relating to housing and community and economic development projects and services that are in-line with the community's comprehensive plan, and to develop leadership infrastructure across local governments.

Total Funds

$1,362,693

Federal Funds and Grants

$105,625

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$105,625

Other Funds

$175,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$175,000

State Funds

$1,082,068

State General Funds

$1,082,068

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$1,080,551 $1,361,176

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$18,255

$18,255

Reduce operating expenses.

($16,738)

($16,738)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,082,068 $1,362,693

16.7. Rental Housing Programs

Purpose: Provide affordable rental housing to very low, low, and moderate-income households by allocating federal and state housing tax credits on a competitive basis, by administering lowinterest loans for affordable rental housing, by researching affordable housing issues, and by providing tenant-based assistance to low-income individuals and families allowing them to rent safe, decent, and sanitary dwelling units in the private rental market.

Total Funds

$121,275,826

Federal Funds and Grants

$118,208,730

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$118,208,730

Other Funds

$3,067,096

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$3,067,096

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$2,621,738 $123,897,564

Eliminate funds for down payment assistance loans and use existing funds to meet federal match requirement.

($2,621,738) ($2,621,738)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0 $121,275,826

16.8. Research and Surveys

Purpose: Conduct surveys and collect financial and management data from local governments and authorities in accordance with Georgia law.

Total Funds

$363,896

State Funds

$363,896

State General Funds

$363,896

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$374,162

$374,162

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$6,425

$6,425

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($16,691)

($16,691)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$363,896

$363,896

16.9. Special Housing Initiatives

Purpose: Fund the State Housing Trust Fund; to provide grants for providers of shelter and services to the homeless; to administer loans and grants for affordable housing; to offer local communities collaboration and technical assistance in the development and implementation of an affordable housing plan; and to provide for other special housing initiatives.

Total Funds

$5,394,954

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,254,596

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,254,596

Other Funds

$1,107,466

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,107,466

State Funds

$3,032,892

State General Funds

$3,032,892

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$3,107,892 $5,469,954

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Delete one-time funds for the Columbus House of Mercy.
Amount appropriated in this Act

($75,000) $3,032,892

($75,000) $5,394,954

16.10. State Community Development Programs

Purpose: Assist Georgia cities, small towns, and neighborhoods in the development of their core commercial areas and to champion new development opportunities for rural Georgia.

Total Funds

$1,173,496

Federal Funds and Grants

$5,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$5,000

Other Funds

$320,793

Agency Funds

$121,153

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$199,640

State Funds

$847,703

State General Funds

$847,703

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$854,677 $1,180,470

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$13,026

$13,026

Reduce funds for personal services to reflect projected expenditures.

($20,000)

($20,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$847,703 $1,173,496

16.11. State Economic Development Programs

Purpose: Provide grants and loans to local governments and businesses and to leverage private investment in order to attract and promote economic development and job creation.

Total Funds

$6,472,666

Federal Funds and Grants

$13,587

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$13,587

Other Funds

$154,681

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$154,681

State Funds

$6,304,398

State General Funds

$6,304,398

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$6,560,084 $6,728,352

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Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce funds for the Regional Economic Business Assistance grants.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,006
($256,692) $6,304,398

$1,006
($256,692) $6,472,666

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

16.12. Payments to Georgia Environmental Finance Authority

Purpose: Provide funds for water, wastewater, solid waste, energy, and land conservation projects.

Total Funds

$286,358

State Funds

$286,358

State General Funds

$286,358

16.13. Payments to Georgia Regional Transportation Authority

Purpose: Improve Georgia's mobility, air quality, and land use practices by operating the Xpress bus service, conducting transportation improvement studies, producing an annual Air Quality Report, and reviewing Developments of Regional Impact.

Total Funds

$8,690,565

State Funds

$8,690,565

State General Funds

$8,690,565

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$3,190,501 $3,190,501

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$52,731

$52,731

Reduce funds for personal services to reflect projected expenditures in the Administration program.

($63,101)

($63,101)

Replace state funds with federal funds for personal services in the Transportation Project Planning program.

($255,949) ($255,949)

Provide funds for Xpress operations in the Transit Implementation program due to loss of federal Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) and local funds.

$5,781,779 $5,781,779

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($15,396)

($15,396)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$8,690,565 $8,690,565

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16.14. Payments to OneGeorgia Authority

Purpose: Provide funds for the OneGeorgia Authority.

Total Funds

$10,000,000

State Funds

$10,000,000

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$10,000,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$0

$0

Restore tobacco settlement funds for rural economic development.

$10,000,000 $10,000,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$10,000,000 $10,000,000

Section 17: Community Health, Department of Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant Medical Assistance Program Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant State Children's Insurance Program Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds Agency Funds Indigent Care Trust Fund - Public Hospital Authorities Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified Prior Year Funds - Other Prior Year funds State General Funds State Funds Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund State General Funds Hospital Provider Payment Tobacco Settlement Funds Nursing Home Provider Fees Intra-State Government Transfers Health Insurance Payments

$12,268,348,723 $5,877,383,395
$13,930,360 $21,823,532 $5,159,170,241
$2,911,798 $246,071,935 $433,475,529 $326,949,091 $79,173,604
$139,386,524 $11,626,335 $17,053,397 $79,709,231
$2,229,019,560 $1,960,848
$1,769,421,468 $215,766,054 $110,549,251 $131,321,939
$3,212,913,664 $2,924,923,557

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Medicaid Services Payments - Other Agencies Other Intra-State Government Payments

$287,972,507 $17,600

17.1. Adolescent and Adult Health Promotion

Purpose: Provide education and services to promote the health and well being of Georgians. Activities include preventing teenage pregnancies, tobacco use prevention, cancer screening and prevention, and family planning services.

Total Funds

$42,802,496

Federal Funds and Grants

$33,352,970

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant

$13,930,360

Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant

$187,504

Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant

$41,694

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$19,193,412

Other Funds

$400,139

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$400,139

State Funds

$9,049,387

State General Funds

$3,896,948

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$5,152,439

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$9,591,492 $44,624,686

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$21,545

$21,545

Reduce funds for personal services.

($174,670) ($174,670)

Reduce operating expenses.

($365,427) ($365,427)

Realign TANF funds based on prior year expenditures.

$0 ($1,280,085)

Reclassify other funds as federal funds in accordance with State Accounting Office Financial Management Policies and Procedures. (G:YES)

$0

$0

Reduce programmatic grant-in-aid to County Boards of Health.

($23,553)

($23,553)

Replace state general funds with tobacco settlement funds ($87,262).

$0

$0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$9,049,387 $42,802,496

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17.2. Adult Essential Health Treatment Services

Purpose: Provide treatment and services to low income Georgians with cancer, Georgians at risk of stroke or heart attacks, and refugees.

Total Funds

$9,518,893

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,742,564

Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant

$775,110

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$967,454

State Funds

$7,776,329

State General Funds

$1,163,080

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$6,613,249

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$7,809,846 $9,552,410

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$14,347

$14,347

Replace state general funds with tobacco settlement funds ($138,249).

$0

$0

Recognize contract savings from moving high cost Hemophilia clients into the federal Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan (PECIP).

($47,864)

($47,864)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,776,329 $9,518,893

17.3. Aged, Blind and Disabled Medicaid

Purpose: Provide health care access primarily to elderly and disabled individuals. There is also hereby appropriated to the Department of Community Health a specific sum of money equal to all the provider fees paid to the Indigent Care Trust Fund created pursuant to Article 6A of chapter 8 of Title 31. The sum of money is appropriated for payments for nursing homes pursuant to Article 6A.

Total Funds

$4,483,714,690

Federal Funds and Grants

$2,738,585,944

Medical Assistance Program

$2,735,798,730

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,787,214

Other Funds

$101,774,771

Agency Funds

$62,342,988

Prior Year funds State General Funds

$39,431,783

State Funds

$1,020,916,355

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State General Funds

$864,106,375

Hospital Provider Payment

$25,488,041

Nursing Home Provider Fees

$131,321,939

Intra-State Government Transfers

$274,403,877

Medicaid Services Payments - Other Agencies

$274,403,877

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$916,469,015 $4,293,160,373

Reflect reduced American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) funds and replace with state funds.

$69,395,388

$0

Provide funds to reflect revised federal policies in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act that reduce fee for service Medicaid rebates.

$5,940,202 $22,185,349

Reflect savings from the elimination of underperforming contracts.

($6,950,150) ($25,957,222)

Reflect estimated savings from drug company settlements.

($8,500,000) ($8,500,000)

Transfer funds from Low Income Medicaid to Aged, Blind, and Disabled Medicaid to align with projected expenditures.

$44,561,900 $166,428,902

Reflect FY 2010 reserves ($46,547,028) and use to fund expenses.

$0 $46,547,028

Reflect reduced ARRA FMAP funds associated with other agencies' Medicaid expenses.

$0 ($10,149,740)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,020,916,355 $4,483,714,690

17.4. Departmental Administration and Program Support Purpose: Provide administrative support to all departmental programs.
Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Medical Assistance Program Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant State Children's Insurance Program Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds

$369,649,657 $247,220,270 $218,273,334
$87,135 $23,205,591
$5,654,210 $3,654,039

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Agency Funds

$1,611,520

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$2,042,519

State Funds

$97,673,157

State General Funds

$97,541,362

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$131,795

Intra-State Government Transfers

$21,102,191

Health Insurance Payments

$21,102,191

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$85,955,008 $362,569,179

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$673,957

$673,957

Provide for an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$42,034

$42,034

Reduce funds for computer contracts to reflect savings from transition to a new MMIS vendor.

($5,380,887) ($23,461,774)

Reduce funds for personal services.

($147,144) ($206,002)

Reduce funds to reflect savings from space consolidation.

($31,032)

($62,064)

Replace state general funds with federal funds for a nursing home eligibility online processing system.

($200,000)

$0

Replace state general funds with other funds from fraud control global settlements.

($1,800,000)

$0

Transfer funds from the Low Income Medicaid program to fully fund the Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS) conversion costs.

$15,127,330 $26,660,436

Transfer state funds related to the Department of Human Resources reorganization from the Department of Human Services to the Department of Community Health for Public Health telecommunications ($2,295,090) and software licensing ($237,186).

$2,532,276 $2,532,276

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$901,615

$901,615

Amount appropriated in this Act

$97,673,157 $369,649,657

17.5. Emergency Preparedness/Trauma System Improvement
Purpose: Prepare for natural disasters, bioterrorism, and other emergencies, as well as improving the capacity of the state's trauma system.

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Total Funds

$37,256,550

Federal Funds and Grants

$34,520,391

Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant

$839,434

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$33,680,957

State Funds

$2,736,159

State General Funds

$2,736,159

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$3,082,935 $37,603,326

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$30,224

$30,224

Eliminate trauma registry contracts effective January 1, 2011 and require trauma centers to report to the registry in order to be eligible for Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission grants.

($377,000) ($377,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,736,159 $37,256,550

17.6. Epidemiology

Purpose: Monitor, investigate, and respond to disease, injury, and other events of public health concern.

Total Funds

$8,814,934

Federal Funds and Grants

$4,941,516

Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant

$196,750

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$4,744,766

Other Funds

$25,156

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$25,156

State Funds

$3,630,662

State General Funds

$3,515,025

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$115,637

Intra-State Government Transfers

$17,600

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$17,600

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

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Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $3,859,926
$25,268 ($104,760)
($51,705)
($84,121)
($13,946) $3,630,662

Total Funds $9,044,198
$25,268 ($104,760)
($51,705)
($84,121)
($13,946) $8,814,934

17.7. Health Care Access and Improvement

Purpose: Provide grants and other support services for programs that seek to improve health access and outcomes in rural and underserved areas of Georgia through the State Office of Rural Health, the various commissions of the Office of Health Improvement, and the Office of Health Information Technology and Transparency.

Total Funds

$6,910,310

Federal Funds and Grants

$588,838

Medical Assistance Program

$416,250

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$172,588

Other Funds

$100,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$100,000

State Funds

$6,221,472

State General Funds

$6,221,472

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$6,244,337 $6,933,175

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$54,444

$54,444

Reduce funds for Area Health Education Centers (AHEC).

($70,950)

($70,950)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$401

$401

Reduce funds for St. Joseph Mercy Care contract.

($6,760)

($6,760)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$6,221,472 $6,910,310

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17.8. Healthcare Facility Regulation

Purpose: Inspect and license long term care and health care facilities.

Total Funds

$14,892,496

Federal Funds and Grants

$8,461,900

Medical Assistance Program

$2,939,995

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$5,521,905

Other Funds

$72,549

Agency Funds

$72,549

State Funds

$6,358,047

State General Funds

$6,358,047

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$6,978,289 $15,512,738

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$73

$73

Reduce state funds for 6 new state licensure positions provided for in the FY 2011 Appropriations Act (HB 948).

($478,181) ($478,181)

Eliminate funds for Adult Day Care licensure.

($90,921)

($90,921)

Reduce funds for personal services.

($51,213)

($51,213)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$6,358,047 $14,892,496

17.9. Immunization

Purpose: Provide immunization, consultation, training, assessment, vaccines, and technical assistance.

Total Funds

$10,942,578

Federal Funds and Grants

$7,637,140

Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant

$587,424

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$7,049,716

Other Funds

$0

State Funds

$810,724

State General Funds

$810,724

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$2,673,093 $12,804,947

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Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce state general funds and use ARRA funds to meet projected expenses.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,351

$5,351

($1,867,720) ($1,867,720) $810,724 $10,942,578

17.10. Indigent Care Trust Fund

Purpose: Support rural and other healthcare providers, primarily hospitals, that serve medically indigent Georgians.

Total Funds

$429,966,038

Federal Funds and Grants

$257,075,969

Medical Assistance Program

$257,075,969

Other Funds

$150,450,219

Agency Funds

$2,200,000

Indigent Care Trust Fund - Public Hospital Authorities

$139,386,524

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$8,863,695

State Funds

$21,726,201

State General Funds

$21,726,201

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$0 $408,239,837

Provide state matching funds for private hospitals deemed eligible by federal standards for the Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) program.

$21,726,201 $21,726,201

Amount appropriated in this Act

$21,726,201 $429,966,038

17.11. Infant and Child Essential Health Treatment Services

Purpose: Avoid unnecessary health problems in later life by providing comprehensive health services to infants and children.

Total Funds

$61,855,539

Federal Funds and Grants

$26,583,208

Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant

$8,518,482

Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant

$161,251

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$17,903,475

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Other Funds

$75,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$75,000

State Funds

$25,146,935

State General Funds

$25,146,935

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$26,058,688 $62,767,292

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$32,853

$32,853

Reduce funds for personal services.

($205,162) ($205,162)

Reflect savings from the phase out of the Babies Born Healthy program.

($339,605) ($339,605)

Reduce programmatic grant-in-aid to County Boards of Health.

($167,798) ($167,798)

Amend Regional Tertiary Care Center contracts to include provision of minimum level of prenatal care services. (G:YES)

$0

$0

Recognize contract savings from moving high cost Hemophilia clients into the federal Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan (PECIP).

($232,041) ($232,041)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$25,146,935 $61,855,539

17.12. Infant and Child Health Promotion

Purpose: Provide education and services to promote health and nutrition for infants and children.

Total Funds

$299,225,094

Federal Funds and Grants

$288,569,257

Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant

$12,432,847

Medical Assistance Program

$119,108

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$276,017,302

Other Funds

$119,826

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$119,826

State Funds

$10,536,011

State General Funds

$10,536,011

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

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Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948) Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees. Reduce funds for personal services. Recognize contract savings from moving high cost Hemophilia clients into the federal Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan (PECIP). Eliminate funds for the Rally contract. Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds Total Funds $11,370,121 $300,059,204

$39,926 ($854,036)

$39,926 ($854,036)

$0 ($20,000) $10,536,011

$0 ($20,000) $299,225,094

17.13. Infectious Disease Control

Purpose: Ensure quality prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases, tuberculosis, and other infectious diseases.

Total Funds

$89,168,214

Federal Funds and Grants

$59,218,809

Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant

$484,489

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$58,734,320

State Funds

$29,949,405

State General Funds

$29,949,405

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$30,083,175 $89,301,984

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$134,919

$134,919

Discontinue laboratory testing available through the private sector.

($268,689) ($268,689)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$29,949,405 $89,168,214

17.14. Inspections and Environmental Hazard Control

Purpose: Detect and prevent environmental hazards, as well as providing inspection and enforcement of health regulations for food service establishments, sewage management facilities, and swimming pools.

Total Funds

$5,109,104

Federal Funds and Grants

$970,740

Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant

$200,210

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Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant

$223,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$547,530

Other Funds

$618,231

Agency Funds

$618,231

State Funds

$3,520,133

State General Funds

$3,520,133

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$3,699,910 $5,288,881

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$41,380

$41,380

Reduce funds for personal services.

($73,160)

($73,160)

Reduce operating expenses.

($112,519) ($112,519)

Discontinue laboratory testing available through the private sector.

($35,478)

($35,478)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,520,133 $5,109,104

17.15. Low Income Medicaid

Purpose: Provide healthcare access primarily to low-income individuals.

Total Funds

$3,056,395,414

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,943,560,304

Medical Assistance Program

$1,943,560,304

Other Funds

$52,366,248

Agency Funds

$12,328,316

Prior Year funds State General Funds

$40,037,932

State Funds

$786,461,504

State General Funds

$499,274,609

Hospital Provider Payment

$188,650,764

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$98,536,131

Intra-State Government Transfers

$13,416,847

Medicaid Services Payments - Other Agencies

$13,416,847

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$758,720,073 $3,141,100,336

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Replace the June 2011 care management organization (CMO) payment to maximize federal financial participation and defer CMO payment in FY 2012.
Reflect reduced ARRA FMAP funds and replace with state funds.
Reduce funds to reflect revised federal policies in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act that increase managed care Medicaid rebates.
Reflect estimated savings from drug company settlements.
Transfer funds from Low Income Medicaid to Administration to fully fund the MMIS conversion costs.
Reflect projected hospital provider payment collections.
Transfer funds from Low Income Medicaid to Aged, Blind, and Disabled Medicaid and PeachCare to align with projected expenditures.
Recognize FY 2010 reserves ($40,037,932) and use to fund expenses.
Replace tobacco settlement funds with state general funds ($11,889,479). (G:YES)
Reflect reduced ARRA FMAP funds associated with other agencies' Medicaid expenses.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$54,904,935 $205,057,863

$61,669,701

$0

($9,894,661) ($36,954,384) ($1,600,000) ($1,600,000)

($15,127,330) ($56,497,252) ($13,241,355) ($49,453,551)

($48,969,859) ($182,891,659)

$0 $40,037,932

$0

$0

$0 ($2,403,871) $786,461,504 $3,056,395,414

17.16. PeachCare

Purpose: Provide access to health insurance coverage for qualified low-income Georgia children.

Total Funds

$293,990,759

Federal Funds and Grants

$222,866,344

State Children's Insurance Program

$222,866,344

Other Funds

$239,516

Prior Year funds State General Funds

$239,516

State Funds

$70,733,116

State General Funds

$69,105,867

Hospital Provider Payment

$1,627,249

Intra-State Government Transfers

$151,783

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Medicaid Services Payments Other Agencies

$151,783

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$66,279,941 $275,968,358

Reduce funds to reflect revised federal policies in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act that increase managed care Medicaid rebates.

($6,531,064) ($27,401,150)

Replace the June 2011 care management organization (CMO) payment to maximize federal financial participation and defer CMO payment in FY 2012.

$6,576,280 $27,051,748

Transfer funds from Low Income Medicaid to PeachCare to align with projected expenditures.

$4,407,959 $18,132,287

Recognize FY 2010 reserves ($239,516) and use to fund expenses.

$0

$239,516

Amount appropriated in this Act

$70,733,116 $293,990,759

17.17. Public Health Formula Grants to Counties

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide general grant-in-aid to county boards of health delivering local public health services.

Total Funds

$67,330,337

Federal Funds and Grants

$986,551

Medical Assistance Program

$986,551

State Funds

$66,343,786

State General Funds

$66,343,786

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$61,686,565 $62,673,116

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$4,657,221 $4,657,221

Reduce general grant-in-aid to County Boards of Health.

$0

$0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$66,343,786 $67,330,337

17.18. State Health Benefit Plan
Purpose: Provide a healthcare benefit for teachers and state employees that is competitive with other commercial benefit plans in quality of care and access to providers; and to provide for the efficient management of provider fees and utilization rates.

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Total Funds

$2,920,874,763

Other Funds

$17,053,397

Prior Year Funds - Other

$17,053,397

Intra-State Government Transfers

$2,903,821,366

Health Insurance Payments

$2,903,821,366

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$0 $2,888,378,968

Reduce expense by eliminating the Open Access Plan (OAP) and implementing additional plan design changes and employee cost-share increases in Plan Year 2011.

$0 ($110,448,160)

Reflect reduction in employee premium revenue due to elimination of the OAP option.

$0 ($18,399,960)

Increase funds to reflect spousal and tobacco ($10 and $20) surcharge increases in Plan Year 2011.

$0 $8,279,974

Increase state appropriation to the Department of Education, State Interagency Transfer Program, to increase funds to support non-certificated school service personnel benefit expense.

$0 ($5,180,350)

Reflect the projected cost of the federal health care reform requirement to cover 100% of preventive coverage as defined by regulation under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA).

$0 $4,995,741

Reflect the projected cost of changes to coverage of dependent children required by PPACA: to allow coverage up to age 26, regardless of marital or student status, employment, residency, or financial dependence.

$0 $54,421,666

Reflect projected reimbursement available through the Early Retiree Reinsurance Program component of federal health care reform ($69,800,000).

$0 $69,800,000

Reflect depletion of prior year reserves.

$0 ($43,306,700)

Reflect updated revenue and expense projection.

$0 ($74,413,502)

Increase per member per month billings for noncertificated school service personnel from $162.72 to $218.20, effective December 2010.

$0 $25,000,000

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Recognize projected revenue ($17,458,106) generated from employees with dependents up to age 26 changing premium tiers, as well as the premium add-on amount ($18,481,780) to cover part of the projected cost of the expanded coverage.
Reflect an increase in the employer contribution rate for May and June.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$0 $35,939,886
$0 $85,807,200 $0 $2,920,874,763

17.19. Vital Records

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to register, enter, archive and provide to the public in a timely manner vital records and associated documents.

Total Funds

$4,138,604

Federal Funds and Grants

$500,680

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$500,680

State Funds

$3,637,924

State General Funds

$3,637,924

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$3,690,567 $4,191,247

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$44,475

$44,475

Reduce funds for personal services.

($97,118)

($97,118)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,637,924 $4,138,604

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

17.20. Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund

Purpose: Provide disbursements from the Trust Fund to offset the costs of care and rehabilitative services to citizens of the state who have survived brain or spinal cord injuries.

Total Funds

$1,960,848

State Funds

$1,960,848

Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund

$1,960,848

17.21. Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Board Administration Purpose: Provide administrative support to all agency programs.
Total Funds State Funds
State General Funds

$604,328 $604,328 $604,328

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$613,360

$613,360

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$7,451

$7,451

Reduce funds for personal services.

($10,729)

($10,729)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($5,754)

($5,754)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$604,328

$604,328

17.22. Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Graduate Medical Education

Purpose: Address the physician workforce needs of Georgia communities through the support and development of medical education programs.

Total Funds

$8,142,301

State Funds

$8,142,301

State General Funds

$8,142,301

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$8,479,244 $8,479,244

Reduce funds for Georgia residency programs.

($336,943) ($336,943)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$8,142,301 $8,142,301

17.23. Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Mercer School of Medicine Grant

Purpose: Provide funding for the Mercer University School of Medicine to help ensure an adequate supply of primary and other needed physician specialists through a public/private partnership with the State of Georgia.

Total Funds

$20,302,310

State Funds

$20,302,310

State General Funds

$20,302,310

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$21,615,287 $21,615,287

Reduce funds for Mercer University School of Medicine operating grant.

($1,312,977) ($1,312,977)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$20,302,310 $20,302,310

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17.24. Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Morehouse School of Medicine Grant

Purpose: Provide funding for the Morehouse School of Medicine to help ensure an adequate supply of primary and other needed physician specialists through a public/private partnership with the State of Georgia.

Total Funds

$8,813,060

State Funds

$8,813,060

State General Funds

$8,813,060

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$8,122,357 $8,122,357

Reflect reduced ARRA federal medical assistance percentage funds and replace with state funds.

$690,703

$690,703

Amount appropriated in this Act

$8,813,060 $8,813,060

17.25. Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Undergraduate Medical Education

Purpose: Ensure an adequate supply of primary care and other needed physician specialists through a public/private partnership with medical schools in Georgia.

Total Funds

$2,424,112

State Funds

$2,424,112

State General Funds

$2,424,112

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$3,042,286 $3,042,286

Reduce funds for medical education for Georgia residents at private, in-state institutions.

($124,260) ($124,260)

Reduce funds for undergraduate medical education payments to Morehouse School of Medicine.

($493,914) ($493,914)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,424,112 $2,424,112

17.26. Georgia Composite Medical Board

Purpose: License qualified applicants as physicians, physician's assistants, respiratory care professionals, perfusionists, acupuncturists, orthotists, prosthetists, and auricular (ear) detoxification specialists. Also, investigate complaints and discipline those who violate the Medical Practice Act or other laws governing the professional behavior of the Board licensees.

Total Funds

$1,899,364

State Funds

$1,899,364

State General Funds

$1,899,364

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

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appropriation act:
Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948) Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees. Reduce funds for personal services ($70,007) and regular operating expenses ($6,927). Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses. Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $1,907,596
$31,774
($76,934)
$36,928 $1,899,364

Total Funds $1,907,596
$31,774
($76,934)
$36,928 $1,899,364

17.27. Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission

Purpose: Stabilize and strengthen the state's trauma system, and act as the accountability mechanism for distribution of funds appropriated for trauma system improvement.

Total Funds

$10,543,460

State Funds

$10,543,460

State General Funds

$10,543,460

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$22,241,000 $22,241,000

Reduce funds to reflect revised revenue projection.

($11,415,887) ($11,415,887)

Reduce funds for operating expenses and Office of EMS/Trauma allocation.

($281,653) ($281,653)

Require trauma centers to report to the state trauma registry in order to be eligible for grants. (G:YES)

$0

$0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$10,543,460 $10,543,460

17.28. State Medical Education Board

Purpose: Ensure an adequate supply of physicians in rural areas of the state and provide a program of aid to promising medical students.

Total Funds

$1,102,470

State Funds

$1,102,470

State General Funds

$1,102,470

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$1,134,706 $1,134,706

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$2,475

$2,475

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Reduce funds for the medical fair. Reduce funds for loan repayment. Reduce funds for the medical scholarship program. Reduce funds for personal services. Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses. Amount appropriated in this Act

($5,728) ($10,000) ($20,000)
($6,080)
$7,097 $1,102,470

($5,728) ($10,000) ($20,000)
($6,080)
$7,097 $1,102,470

Section 18: Corrections, Department of Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds
State General Funds Intra-State Government Transfers
Other Intra-State Government Payments

$1,102,866,043 $5,724,376 $5,724,376
$27,624,672 $27,624,672 $975,400,433 $975,400,433 $9,239,293 $9,239,293

18.1. Bainbridge Probation Substance Abuse Treatment Center

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide housing, academic education, counseling, and substance abuse treatment for probationers who require more security and supervision than provided by regular community supervision.

Total Funds

$6,101,780

Other Funds

$172,046

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$172,046

State Funds

$5,929,734

State General Funds

$5,929,734

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$6,069,045 $6,241,091

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$68,670

$68,670

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$1,250

$1,250

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$769

$769

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Redistribute operating funds to the Parole Revocation Centers program to more accurately align funds based on projected expenditures.
Amount appropriated in this Act

($210,000) $5,929,734

($210,000) $6,101,780

18.2. County Jail Subsidy

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to reimburse counties for the costs of incarcerating state prisoners in their local facilities after sentencing.

Total Funds

$9,596,724

State Funds

$9,596,724

State General Funds

$9,596,724

18.3. Departmental Administration

Purpose: To protect and serve the citizens of Georgia by providing an effective and efficient department that administers a balanced correctional system.

Total Funds

$54,732,985

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,996,812

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,996,812

Other Funds

$223,273

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$223,273

State Funds

$52,512,900

State General Funds

$52,512,900

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$51,589,453 $53,809,538

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$641,841

$641,841

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$576,852

$576,852

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$4,754

$4,754

Reduce personal services.

($300,000) ($300,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$52,512,900 $54,732,985

18.4. Detention Centers
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide housing, academic education, vocational training, work details, counseling, and substance abuse treatment for probationers

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who require more security or supervision than provided by regular community supervision.

Total Funds

$32,053,650

Federal Funds and Grants

$252,380

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$252,380

Other Funds

$4,814,750

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$4,814,750

State Funds

$26,970,029

State General Funds

$26,970,029

Intra-State Government Transfers

$16,491

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$16,491

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$26,482,516 $31,566,137

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$461,373

$461,373

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$18,663

$18,663

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$7,477

$7,477

Amount appropriated in this Act

$26,970,029 $32,053,650

18.5. Food and Farm Operations

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to manage timber, raise crops and livestock, and produce dairy items used in preparing meals for offenders.

Total Funds

$29,986,966

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,069,721

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,069,721

Other Funds

$2,100,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$2,100,000

State Funds

$26,817,245

State General Funds

$26,817,245

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

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Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)
Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce funds for 4 fast track units at Augusta State Medical Prison (ASMP), Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Prison (GDCP), Telfair State Prison, and Central State Prison due to construction delays.
Close Metro State Prison effective May 2011.
Close 1 Pre-Release Center (PRC) per month beginning in April 2011 for a total of 3 closures as fast tracks come online.
Transfer funds from the State Prisons program based on a reduction in payments to Central State Hospital.
Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.
Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds Total Funds $26,376,059 $29,545,780

$22,686

$22,686

($128,964) ($59,079)

($128,964) ($59,079)

($32,273)

($32,273)

$634,382

$634,382

$3,483

$3,483

$951 $26,817,245

$951 $29,986,966

18.6. Health

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide the required constitutional level of physical, dental, and mental health care to all inmates of the state correctional system.

Total Funds

$216,034,890

Other Funds

$8,390,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$8,390,000

State Funds

$207,644,890

State General Funds

$207,644,890

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$209,288,263 $217,678,263

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$201,536

$201,536

Reduce funds for 4 fast track units at Augusta State Medical Prison (ASMP), Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Prison (GDCP), Telfair State Prison, and Central State Prison due to construction delays.

($1,156,125) ($1,156,125)

Close Metro State Prison effective May 2011.

($580,720) ($580,720)

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Close 1 Pre-Release Center (PRC) per month beginning in April 2011 for a total of 3 closures as fast tracks come online.
Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.
Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.
Amount appropriated in this Act

($111,515) ($111,515)

$1,250

$1,250

$2,201

$2,201

$207,644,890 $216,034,890

18.7. Offender Management

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate and operate the following agency wide support services to ensure public safety: canine units, the County Correctional Institutions program, Correctional Emergency Response Teams, inmate classification, inmate diagnostics, the jail coordination unit, the release and agreements unit, and tactical squads.

Total Funds

$42,091,086

Other Funds

$30,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$30,000

State Funds

$42,061,086

State General Funds

$42,061,086

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$42,060,619 $42,090,619

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$60,733

$60,733

Transfer funds and 4 positions to the Clemency Decisions program of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles to gain efficiencies in the clemency release process.

($66,812)

($66,812)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$5,894

$5,894

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$652

$652

Amount appropriated in this Act

$42,061,086 $42,091,086

18.8. Parole Revocation Centers

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide housing, academic education, vocational training, work details, counseling, and substance abuse treatment for parole violators in a secure and supervised setting.

Total Funds

$4,940,964

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Federal Funds and Grants

$7,500

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$7,500

Other Funds

$405,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$405,000

State Funds

$4,528,464

State General Funds

$4,528,464

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$4,228,798 $4,641,298

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$86,652

$86,652

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$2,232

$2,232

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$782

$782

Redistribute operating funds from the Bainbridge Probation Substance Abuse Treatment Center program to more accurately align funds based on projected expenditures.

$210,000

$210,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,528,464 $4,940,964

18.9. Private Prisons

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to contract with private companies to provide cost effective prison facilities that ensure public safety.

Total Funds

$84,653,912

State Funds

$84,653,912

State General Funds

$84,653,912

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$86,295,849 $86,295,849

Reduce funds for new private prison facilities due to revised opening dates.

($1,641,937) ($1,641,937)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$84,653,912 $84,653,912

18.10. Probation Supervision
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to supervise probationers in Day Reporting Centers, the Savannah Impact Program, intensive or specialized probation, and field supervision.

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Total Funds

$87,938,781

Other Funds

$100,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$100,000

State Funds

$87,838,781

State General Funds

$87,838,781

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$86,230,396 $86,330,396

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$1,521,881 $1,521,881

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$73,491

$73,491

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$13,013

$13,013

Amount appropriated in this Act

$87,838,781 $87,938,781

18.11. State Prisons

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide housing, academic education, religious support, vocational training, counseling, and substance abuse treatment for violent and/or repeat offenders, or nonviolent offenders who have exhausted all other forms of punishment in a secure, well supervised setting; to assist in the reentry of these offenders back into society through the use of Pre-Release Centers; and to provide fire services and work details to the Department, state agencies, and local communities.

Total Funds

$506,820,993

Federal Funds and Grants

$2,397,963

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,397,963

Other Funds

$11,389,603

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$11,389,603

State Funds

$398,933,356

State General Funds

$398,933,356

Intra-State Government Transfers

$9,222,802

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$9,222,802

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$396,228,454 $504,116,091

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Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce funds for 4 fast track units at Augusta State Medical Prison (ASMP), Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Prison (GDCP), Telfair State Prison, and Central State Prison due to construction delays.
Close Metro State Prison effective May 2011.
Close 1 Pre-Release Center (PRC) per month beginning in April 2011 for a total of 3 closures as fast tracks come online.
Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.
Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.
Transfer funds to the Food and Farm Operations program based on a reduction in payments to Central State Hospital.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$8,149,229 $8,149,229

($1,520,494) ($1,520,494) ($2,540,567) ($2,540,567)

($1,040,215) ($1,040,215)

$196,630

$196,630

$94,701

$94,701

($634,382) ($634,382) $398,933,356 $506,820,993

18.12. Transition Centers

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide "work release," allowing inmates to obtain and maintain a paying job in the community, while still receiving housing, academic education, counseling, and substance abuse treatment in a structured center.

Total Funds

$27,913,312

State Funds

$27,913,312

State General Funds

$27,913,312

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$27,449,117 $27,449,117

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$446,016

$446,016

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$13,216

$13,216

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$4,963

$4,963

Amount appropriated in this Act

$27,913,312 $27,913,312

Section 19: Defense, Department of Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants

$40,719,833 $30,862,483

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Other Funds State Funds

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
Agency Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified
State General Funds

$30,862,483 $1,186,558 $1,156,311
$30,247 $8,670,792 $8,670,792

19.1. Departmental Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administration to the organized militia in the State of Georgia.

Total Funds

$1,551,891

Federal Funds and Grants

$409,445

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$409,445

Other Funds

$12,942

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$12,942

State Funds

$1,129,504

State General Funds

$1,129,504

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$1,106,941 $1,529,328

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$20,722

$20,722

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($111)

($111)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$1,952

$1,952

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,129,504 $1,551,891

19.2. Military Readiness

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide an Army National Guard, Air National Guard, and State Defense Force for the state of Georgia that can be activated and deployed at the direction of the President or the Governor for a man made crisis or natural disaster.

Total Funds

$25,849,526

Federal Funds and Grants

$20,240,930

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$20,240,930

Other Funds

$1,173,616

Agency Funds

$1,156,311

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Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$17,305

State Funds

$4,434,980

State General Funds

$4,434,980

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$4,442,330 $25,856,876

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$44,632

$44,632

Reduce funds for personal services.

($286,565) ($286,565)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($384)

($384)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$4,967

$4,967

Provide funding for utility expenses.

$230,000

$230,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,434,980 $25,849,526

19.3. Youth Educational Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational and vocational opportunities to at-risk youth through Youth Challenge Academies and Starbase programs.

Total Funds

$13,318,416

Federal Funds and Grants

$10,212,108

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$10,212,108

State Funds

$3,106,308

State General Funds

$3,106,308

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$3,111,277 $13,491,625

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$44,140

$44,140

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($56,080) ($224,320)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($56)

($56)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$7,027

$7,027

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,106,308 $13,318,416

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Section 20: Driver Services, Department of Total Funds Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds
State General Funds

$59,907,023 $2,844,121 $2,844,121 $57,062,902 $57,062,902

20.1. Customer Service Support

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is for administration of license issuance, as well as driver training and education regulatory programs.

Total Funds

$9,648,391

Other Funds

$500,857

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$500,857

State Funds

$9,147,534

State General Funds

$9,147,534

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$9,146,117 $9,646,974

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$83,811

$83,811

Eliminate 3 filled positions.

($168,507) ($168,507)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($4,354)

($4,354)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$90,467

$90,467

Amount appropriated in this Act

$9,147,534 $9,648,391

20.2. License Issuance

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to issue and renew driver's licenses, maintain driver records, operate Customer Service Centers, provide online access to services, provide motorcycle safety instruction, produce driver manuals, and investigate driver's license fraud.

Total Funds

$48,907,273

Other Funds

$1,827,835

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,827,835

State Funds

$47,079,438

State General Funds

$47,079,438

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

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Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)
Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.
Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.
Delay relocating the Cumming Customer Service Center.
Eliminate 33 vacant driver examiner positions.
Realize operational efficiencies through modifications to service delivery and operational costs.
Reduce operating expenses.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds Total Funds $48,206,729 $50,034,564

$525,207

$525,207

($47,585)

($47,585)

$61,363

$61,363

($150,000) ($150,000) ($1,152,500) ($1,152,500)

($256,776) ($107,000) $47,079,438

($256,776) ($107,000) $48,907,273

20.3. Regulatory Compliance

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate driver safety and education programs for both novice and problem drivers by approving driver education curricula and auditing third-party driver education providers for compliance with state laws and regulations. The purpose of this appropriation is also to certify ignition interlock device providers.

Total Funds

$1,351,359

Other Funds

$515,429

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$515,429

State Funds

$835,930

State General Funds

$835,930

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$851,697 $1,367,126

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$17,424

$17,424

Eliminate 1 filled position.

($32,320)

($32,320)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($871)

($871)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$835,930 $1,351,359

Section 21: Early Care and Learning, Department of Total Funds

$513,768,247

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Federal Funds and Grants Child Care and Development Block Grant Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
Other Funds Agency Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified
State Funds Lottery Funds State General Funds

$146,160,569 $24,792,746 $121,367,823 $39,250 $10,000 $29,250
$356,190,910 $355,016,059
$1,174,851

21.1. Child Care Services

Purpose: Regulate, license, and train child care providers; to support the infant and toddler and afterschool networks; and to provide inclusion services for children with disabilities.

Total Funds

$7,832,597

Federal Funds and Grants

$6,642,746

Child Care and Development Block Grant

$6,642,746

Other Funds

$15,000

Agency Funds

$10,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$5,000

State Funds

$1,174,851

State General Funds

$1,174,851

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$1,276,823 $7,934,569

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$31,793

$31,793

Eliminate 1 filled position.

($64,444)

($64,444)

Replace a portion of an attorney's salary with federal USDA funds.

($41,775)

($41,775)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$3,732

$3,732

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($31,278)

($31,278)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,174,851 $7,832,597

21.2. Nutrition
Purpose: Ensure that USDA compliant meals are served to eligible children and adults in day care settings and to eligible youth during the summer.

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Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$121,000,000 $121,000,000
$121,000,000

21.3. Pre-Kindergarten Program

Purpose: Provide funding, training, technical assistance, and oversight of Pre-K programs operated by public and private providers throughout the state and to improve the quality of early learning and increase school readiness for Georgia's four year olds.

Total Funds

$355,533,882

Federal Funds and Grants

$517,823

Child Care and Development Block Grant

$150,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$367,823

State Funds

$355,016,059

Lottery Funds

$355,016,059

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$355,016,656 $355,534,479

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($597)

($597)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$355,016,059 $355,533,882

21.4. Quality Initiatives

Purpose: Implement innovative strategies and programs that focus on improving the quality of and access to early education, child care, and nutrition for Georgia's children and families.

Total Funds

$29,401,768

Federal Funds and Grants

$18,000,000

Child Care and Development Block Grant

$18,000,000

Other Funds

$24,250

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$24,250

Section 22: Economic Development, Department of Total Funds Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$27,537,200 $20,370 $20,370

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State Funds

$27,516,830

State General Funds

$27,516,830

22.1. Business Recruitment and Expansion

Purpose: Recruit, retain, and expand businesses in Georgia through a statewide network of regional project managers, foreign and domestic marketing, and participation in Georgia Allies.

Total Funds

$7,697,218

State Funds

$7,697,218

State General Funds

$7,697,218

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$8,215,850 $8,215,850

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$81,029

$81,029

Reduce funds for marketing expenses.

($600,000) ($600,000)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$339

$339

Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,697,218 $7,697,218

22.2. Departmental Administration

Purpose: Influence, affect, and enhance economic development in Georgia and provide information to people and companies to promote the state.

Total Funds

$3,927,185

Other Funds

$126

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$126

State Funds

$3,927,059

State General Funds

$3,927,059

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$3,884,658 $3,884,784

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$61,890

$61,890

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($8,574)

($8,574)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$585

$585

Reduce funds for travel expenses.

($11,500)

($11,500)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,927,059 $3,927,185

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22.3. Film, Video, and Music

Purpose: Increase industry awareness of Georgia business opportunities, financial incentives, infrastructure resources, and natural resources in order to attract film, video, music, and electronic gaming industry projects and businesses to the state.

Total Funds

$999,244

State Funds

$999,244

State General Funds

$999,244

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$989,381

$989,381

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$9,853

$9,853

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$10

$10

Amount appropriated in this Act

$999,244

$999,244

22.4. Innovation and Technology

Purpose: Market and promote strategic industries to existing and potential Georgia businesses by partnering businesses with the Centers of Innovation, research universities, incubators, and other companies.

Total Funds

$1,451,751

State Funds

$1,451,751

State General Funds

$1,451,751

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$1,441,290 $1,441,290

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$10,435

$10,435

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$26

$26

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,451,751 $1,451,751

22.5. International Relations and Trade

Purpose: Develop international markets for Georgia products and to attract international companies to the state through business and trade missions, foreign advertising, a network of overseas offices and representatives, and by providing technical and educational assistance to businesses.

Total Funds

$2,079,124

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State Funds

$2,079,124

State General Funds

$2,079,124

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$2,060,270 $2,060,270

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$18,792

$18,792

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$62

$62

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,079,124 $2,079,124

22.6. Small and Minority Business Development

Purpose: Assist entrepreneurs and small and minority businesses by providing technical assistance on planning, advocacy, business needs, and identifying potential markets and suppliers, and to provide assistance to local communities in growing small businesses.

Total Funds

$900,636

Other Funds

$20,244

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$20,244

State Funds

$880,392

State General Funds

$880,392

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$866,534

$886,778

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$13,821

$13,821

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$37

$37

Amount appropriated in this Act

$880,392

$900,636

22.7. Tourism

Purpose: Provide information to visitors about tourism opportunities throughout the state, operate and maintain state welcome centers, fund the Georgia Historical Society and Georgia Humanities Council, and work with communities to develop and market tourism products in order to attract more tourism to the state.

Total Funds

$9,589,286

State Funds

$9,589,286

State General Funds

$9,589,286

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$10,114,324 $10,114,324

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$74,559

$74,559

Reduce funds for marketing expenses.

($600,000) ($600,000)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$403

$403

Amount appropriated in this Act

$9,589,286 $9,589,286

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

22.8. Civil War Commission

Purpose: Coordinate planning, preservation, and promotion of structures, buildings, sites, and battlefields associated with the Civil War and to acquire or provide funds for the acquisition of Civil War battlefields, cemeteries and other historic properties associated with the Civil War.

Total Funds

$9,600

State Funds

$9,600

State General Funds

$9,600

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$10,000

$10,000

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($400)

($400)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$9,600

$9,600

22.9. Payments to Aviation Hall of Fame

Purpose: Provide operating funds for the Aviation Hall of Fame.

Total Funds

$21,120

State Funds

$21,120

State General Funds

$21,120

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$22,000

$22,000

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($880)

($880)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$21,120

$21,120

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22.10. Payments to Georgia Medical Center Authority

Purpose: Provide operating funds for the Georgia Medical Center Authority.

Total Funds

$190,923

State Funds

$190,923

State General Funds

$190,923

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$200,000

$200,000

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($8,000)

($8,000)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($1,077)

($1,077)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$190,923

$190,923

22.11. Payments to Georgia Music Hall of Fame Authority

Purpose: Provide operating funds for the Georgia Music Hall of Fame to maintain museum facilities, conserve the collection, and promote music-related tourism statewide through public outreach and special events.

Total Funds

$370,760

State Funds

$370,760

State General Funds

$370,760

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$386,208

$386,208

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($15,448)

($15,448)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$370,760

$370,760

22.12. Payments to Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Authority

Purpose: Provide operating funds for the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame to maintain museum facilities, maintain the collection, and promote special events.

Total Funds

$300,353

State Funds

$300,353

State General Funds

$300,353

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$312,329

$312,329

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($12,493)

($12,493)

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Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$517 $300,353

$517 $300,353

Section 23: Education, Department of Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds
RSR for K-12 State General Funds

$9,896,235,011 $2,073,697,192 $2,073,697,192
$16,897,355 $16,897,355 $7,067,164,757 $152,157,908 $6,915,006,849

The formula calculation for Quality Basic Education funding assumes a base unit cost of $2,725.07. In addition, all local school system allotments for Quality Basic Education shall be made in accordance with funds appropriated by this Act.

23.1. Agricultural Education

Purpose: Assist local school systems with developing and funding agricultural education programs, and to provide afterschool and summer educational leadership opportunities for students.

Total Funds

$10,969,295

Federal Funds and Grants

$124,318

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$124,318

Other Funds

$3,090,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$3,090,000

State Funds

$7,754,977

State General Funds

$7,754,977

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$8,049,778 $11,264,096

Reduce funds.

($322,801) ($322,801)

Provide funding for equipment replacement at Camp John Hope in Fort Valley.

$28,000

$28,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,754,977 $10,969,295

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23.2. Central Office

Purpose: Provide administrative support to the State Board of Education, Departmental programs, and local school systems.

Total Funds

$106,719,679

Federal Funds and Grants

$72,805,607

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$72,805,607

Other Funds

$2,979,649

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$2,979,649

State Funds

$30,228,364

State General Funds

$30,228,364

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$30,554,450 $107,045,765

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$427,777

$427,777

Reduce regular operating expenses ($478,689) and contractual services ($228,376).

($707,065) ($707,065)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($18,847)

($18,847)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($27,951)

($27,951)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$30,228,364 $106,719,679

23.3. Charter Schools

Purpose: Authorize charter schools and charter systems and to provide funds for competitive grants for planning, implementation, facilities, and operations of those entities.

Total Funds

$14,818,117

Federal Funds and Grants

$12,803,723

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$12,803,723

State Funds

$2,014,394

State General Funds

$2,014,394

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$2,148,300 $14,952,023

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Reduce funding for planning grants ($52,973) and facility grants ($80,933).
Amount appropriated in this Act

($133,906) $2,014,394

($133,906) $14,818,117

23.4. Communities in Schools

Purpose: Support Performance Learning Centers and maintain a network of local affiliate organizations across the state, and to partner with other state and national organizations to support student success in school and beyond.

Total Funds

$933,100

State Funds

$933,100

State General Funds

$933,100

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$971,979

$971,979

Reduce funding for local affiliate organizations.

($38,879)

($38,879)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$933,100

$933,100

23.5. Curriculum Development

Purpose: Develop a statewide, standards-based curriculum to guide instruction and assessment, and to provide training and instructional resources to teachers for implementing this curriculum.

Total Funds

$1,112,800

State Funds

$1,112,800

State General Funds

$1,112,800

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$1,112,800 $1,112,800

Eliminate funds for the GALILEO contract.

$0

$0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,112,800 $1,112,800

23.6. Federal Programs

Purpose: Coordinate federally funded programs and allocate federal funds to school systems.

Total Funds

$1,991,830,456

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,384,651,391

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,384,651,391

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

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Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)
Reduce federal Recovery funds ($68,502,046) to reflect project expenditures.
Recognize federal Education Jobs funds to assist local educational agencies in saving or creating education jobs (Total Funds: $321,388,830).
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds Total Funds $0 $1,738,943,672 $0 ($68,502,046)
$0 $321,388,830 $0 $1,991,830,456

23.7. Georgia Learning Resources System (GLRS)

Purpose: Train teachers and administrators in instructional practices, to assist local school districts in complying with federal education laws, and to provide resources to educators and parents of students with disabilities.

Total Funds

$6,153,035

Federal Funds and Grants

$6,153,035

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$6,153,035

23.8. Georgia Virtual School

Purpose: Expand the accessibility and breadth of course offerings so that Georgia students can recover credits, access supplementary resources, enhance their studies, or earn additional credits in a manner not involving on-site interaction with a teacher.

Total Funds

$5,292,362

Other Funds

$409,685

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$409,685

State Funds

$4,882,677

State General Funds

$4,882,677

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$4,982,568 $5,392,253

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$5,220

$5,220

Reduce funding for contractual services.

($105,111) ($105,111)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,882,677 $5,292,362

23.9. Georgia Youth Science and Technology

Purpose: Offer educational programming that increases interest and enthusiasm in science, math, and technology, particularly among elementary and middle school teachers and students in underserved areas of the state.

Total Funds

$150,000

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State Funds

$150,000

State General Funds

$150,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$150,000

$150,000

Reduce funding for the Georgia Youth Science and Technology Centers.

$0

$0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$150,000

$150,000

23.10. Governor's Honors Program

Purpose: Provide gifted high school students a summer program of challenging and enriching educational opportunities not usually available during the regular school year.

Total Funds

$1,022,137

State Funds

$1,022,137

State General Funds

$1,022,137

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$1,063,633 $1,063,633

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$3,181

$3,181

Reduce funding for personal services.

($44,677)

($44,677)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,022,137 $1,022,137

23.11. Information Technology Services Purpose: Provide Internet access for local school systems.
Total Funds State Funds
State General Funds

$3,321,803 $3,321,803 $3,321,803

23.12. National Science Center and Foundation

Purpose: Promote students' interest in math and science by offering educational programs and developing and helping schools implement educational technology.

Total Funds

$0

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$200,000

$200,000

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Eliminate funding for the National Science Center and Foundation.
Amount appropriated in this Act

($200,000) $0

($200,000) $0

23.13. Non Quality Basic Education Formula Grants

Purpose: Fund specific initiatives, including: the Georgia Special Needs Scholarship, children in residential education facilities, compensation for high performance principals, grants for migrant education, sparsity, low incidence special education, and one-time projects for local education boards.

Total Funds

$18,363,694

State Funds

$18,363,694

State General Funds

$18,363,694

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$19,215,457 $19,215,457

Reduce funds provided for Sparsity Grants ($119,332) and Special Needs Scholarships ($483,318).

($602,650) ($602,650)

Eliminate state funds for Migrant Education grants.

($249,113) ($249,113)

Reduce funds for supplemental grants provided to residential treatment centers.

$0

$0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$18,363,694 $18,363,694

23.14. Nutrition

Purpose: Provide leadership, training, technical assistance, and resources so local program personnel can deliver meals that support nutritional well-being and performance at school and comply with federal standards.

Total Funds

$562,914,546

Federal Funds and Grants

$534,263,075

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$534,263,075

State Funds

$24,230,678

State General Funds

$24,230,678

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$25,629,814 $564,313,682

Reduce supplemental funding for the nutrition program.

($1,399,136) ($1,399,136)

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Amount appropriated in this Act

$24,230,678 $562,914,546

23.15. Preschool Handicapped

Purpose: Provide early educational services to three and four-year-old students with disabilities so that they enter school better prepared to succeed.

Total Funds

$27,327,312

State Funds

$27,327,312

State General Funds

$27,327,312

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$28,465,950 $28,465,950

Reduce funds.

($1,138,638) ($1,138,638)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$27,327,312 $27,327,312

23.16. Pupil Transportation

Purpose: Assist local school systems in their efforts to provide safe and efficient transportation for students to and from school and school related activities.

Total Funds

$133,083,261

State Funds

$133,083,261

State General Funds

$133,083,261

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$138,628,397 $138,628,397

Reduce funds.

($5,545,136) ($5,545,136)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$133,083,261 $133,083,261

23.17. Quality Basic Education Equalization

Purpose: Provide additional financial assistance to local school systems ranking in the lowest 75% of per pupil tax wealth as outlined in O.C.G.A. 20-2-165.

Total Funds

$437,133,729

State Funds

$437,133,729

RSR for K-12

$88,346

State General Funds

$437,045,383

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$436,158,587 $436,158,587

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Correct an error in Local Option Sales Tax revenue data reported and equalization earnings for Colquitt ($443,930) and Chattooga ($31,212) County School Systems.
Provide funding to Laurens County Public Schools to correct an error.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$475,142

$475,142

$500,000

$500,000

$437,133,729 $437,133,729

23.18. Quality Basic Education Local Five Mill Share

Purpose: Recognize the required local portion of the Quality Basic Education program as outlined in O.C.G.A. 20-2-164.

Total Funds

($1,697,504,730)

State Funds

($1,697,504,730)

State General Funds

($1,697,504,730)

23.19. Quality Basic Education Program

Purpose: Provide formula funds to school systems based on full time equivalent students for the instruction of students in grades K-12 as outlined in O.C.G.A. 20-2-161.

Total Funds

$8,009,516,868

State Funds

$7,883,347,078

RSR for K-12

$152,069,562

State General Funds

$7,731,277,516

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$7,786,519,286 $7,927,228,793

Provide a mid-term adjustment for enrollment growth.

$82,952,420 $82,952,420

Provide differentiated pay for newly certified math and science teachers.

$12,648,503 $12,648,503

Reduce American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 funds to reflect its usage during FY 2010 (Total Funds: $14,539,717).

$0 ($14,539,717)

Provide an adjustment for teacher training and experience for new charter commission schools opening in the 2010-2011 school year.

$1,226,869 $1,226,869

Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,883,347,078 $8,009,516,868

23.20. Regional Education Service Agencies (RESAs)
Purpose: Provide Georgia's sixteen Regional Education Service Agencies with funds to assist local school systems with improving the effectiveness of their educational programs by

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providing curriculum consultation, skill enhancement, professional development, technology training, and other shared services.

Total Funds

$8,883,964

State Funds

$8,883,964

State General Funds

$8,883,964

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$9,316,629 $9,316,629

Reduce funding provided for the RESAs core services.

($241,172) ($241,172)

Reduce funding provided for the Education Technology Centers.

($120,000) ($120,000)

Reduce grant amounts provided for Math Mentors.

($71,493)

($71,493)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$8,883,964 $8,883,964

23.21. School Improvement

Purpose: Provide research, technical assistance, resources, teacher professional learning, and leadership training for low-performing schools and local educational agencies to help them design and implement school improvement strategies to improve graduation rates and overall student achievement.

Total Funds

$5,463,357

State Funds

$5,463,357

State General Funds

$5,463,357

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$5,757,500 $5,757,500

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$77,522

$77,522

Reduce operational funds.

($371,665) ($371,665)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,463,357 $5,463,357

23.22. School Nurses

Purpose: Provide funding for school nurses who provide health procedures for students at school.

Total Funds

$26,399,520

State Funds

$26,399,520

State General Funds

$26,399,520

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$27,499,500 $27,499,500

Reduce funding for grants.

($1,099,980) ($1,099,980)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$26,399,520 $26,399,520

23.23. Severely Emotional Disturbed (SED)

Purpose: Fund the Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support (GNETS), which provides services, education, and resources for students ages three to twenty-one with autism or severe emotional behavioral problems and their families.

Total Funds

$70,934,433

Federal Funds and Grants

$7,983,572

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$7,983,572

State Funds

$62,950,861

State General Funds

$62,950,861

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$65,573,814 $73,557,386

Reduce funds.

($2,622,953) ($2,622,953)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$62,950,861 $70,934,433

23.24. State Interagency Transfers

Purpose: Provide health insurance to retired teachers and non-certified personnel and to pass through funding via a contract. These transfers include health insurance for retired teachers and non-certificated personnel, special education services in other state agencies, teacher's retirement, and vocational funding for the post-secondary vocational education agency.

Total Funds

$57,510,334

Federal Funds and Grants

$23,930,738

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$23,930,738

State Funds

$33,579,596

State General Funds

$33,579,596

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$39,309,946 $63,240,684

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Provide funding for State Interagency Transfers' Non-certificated Health Insurance. Reduce supplemental grants. Amount appropriated in this Act

($5,180,350) ($550,000)
$33,579,596

($5,180,350) ($550,000)
$57,510,334

23.25. State Schools

Purpose: Prepare sensory-impaired and multi-disabled students to become productive citizens by providing a learning environment addressing their academic, vocational, and social development.

Total Funds

$24,429,325

Other Funds

$1,423,122

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,423,122

State Funds

$23,006,203

State General Funds

$23,006,203

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$22,621,807 $24,044,929

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$375,296

$375,296

Provide funds for physical fitness activities at the Georgia School for the Deaf.

$9,100

$9,100

Amount appropriated in this Act

$23,006,203 $24,429,325

23.26. Technology/Career Education

Purpose: Equip students with academic, vocational, technical, and leadership skills and to extend learning opportunities beyond the traditional school day and year.

Total Funds

$40,855,043

Federal Funds and Grants

$17,708,583

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$17,708,583

Other Funds

$8,994,899

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$8,994,899

State Funds

$14,151,561

State General Funds

$14,151,561

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

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Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948) Reduce funding. Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $14,792,880
($641,319) $14,151,561

Total Funds $41,496,362
($641,319) $40,855,043

23.27. Testing

Purpose: Administer the statewide student assessment program and provide related testing instruments and training to local schools.

Total Funds

$27,096,654

Federal Funds and Grants

$13,273,150

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$13,273,150

State Funds

$13,823,504

State General Funds

$13,823,504

23.28. Tuition for Multi-handicapped

Purpose: Partially reimburse school systems for private residential placements when the school system is unable to provide an appropriate program for a multi-handicapped student.

Total Funds

$1,504,917

State Funds

$1,504,917

State General Funds

$1,504,917

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$1,567,622 $1,567,622

Reduce funding.

($62,705)

($62,705)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,504,917 $1,504,917

Section 24: Employees' Retirement System Total Funds Other Funds
Agency Funds State Funds
State General Funds Intra-State Government Transfers
Retirement Payments

$37,186,899 $3,028,535 $3,028,535 $17,405,245 $17,405,245 $16,753,119 $16,753,119

It is the intent of the General Assembly that the employer contribution rate for the Employees' Retirement System shall not exceed 10.41% for New Plan employees and 5.66% for Old Plan

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employees. For the GSEPS employees, the employer contribution rate shall not exceed 6.54% for the pension portion of the benefit and 3.0% in employer match contributions for the 401(k) portion of the benefit. It is the intent of the General Assembly that the employer contribution for Public School Employees' Retirement System shall not exceed $187.16 per member for State Fiscal Year 2011.

24.1. Deferred Compensation

Purpose: Provide excellent service to participants in the deferred compensation program for all employees of the state, giving them an effective supplement for their retirement planning.

Total Funds

$3,028,535

Other Funds

$3,028,535

Agency Funds

$3,028,535

24.2. Georgia Military Pension Fund

Purpose: Provide retirement allowances and other benefits for members of the Georgia National Guard.

Total Funds

$1,521,245

State Funds

$1,521,245

State General Funds

$1,521,245

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$1,281,784 $1,281,784

Increase funds to the level required by the latest actuarial report.

$239,461

$239,461

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,521,245 $1,521,245

24.3. Public School Employees Retirement System

Purpose: Account for the receipt of retirement contributions, ensure sound investing of system funds, and provide timely and accurate payment of retirement benefits.

Total Funds

$15,884,000

State Funds

$15,884,000

State General Funds

$15,884,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$7,509,000 $7,509,000

Increase funds to the level required by the latest actuarial report.

$8,375,000 $8,375,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$15,884,000 $15,884,000

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24.4. System Administration

Purpose: Collect employee and employer contributions, invest the accumulated funds, and disburse retirement benefits to members and beneficiaries.

Total Funds

$16,753,119

Intra-State Government Transfers

$16,753,119

Retirement Payments

$16,753,119

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$0 $16,748,641

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$0

$4,478

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0 $16,753,119

Section 25: Forestry Commission, Georgia Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds
Agency Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds

$48,792,880 $9,058,380 $9,058,380 $6,798,395
$395,161 $6,403,234 $27,936,105 $27,936,105

25.1. Commission Administration

Purpose: Administer work force needs, handle purchasing, accounts receivable and payable, meet information technology needs, and provide oversight that emphasizes customer values and process innovation.

Total Funds

$3,379,372

Federal Funds and Grants

$34,106

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$34,106

Other Funds

$50,888

Agency Funds

$46,016

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$4,872

State Funds

$3,294,378

State General Funds

$3,294,378

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

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Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948) Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees. Reduce funds for personal services to reflect projected expenditures and eliminate 5 positions. Reduce funds for operating expenses. Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $3,454,715
$45,526
($115,496) ($82,352)
($5,034)
($2,981) $3,294,378

Total Funds $3,539,709
$45,526
($115,496) ($82,352)
($5,034)
($2,981) $3,379,372

25.2. Forest Management

Purpose: Ensure the stewardship of forest lands; to collect and analyze state forestry inventory data; to administer federal forestry cost share assistance programs; to study forest health and invasive species control issues; to manage state owned forests; to educate private forest landowners and timber harvesters about best management practices; to assist communities with management of forested greenspace; to promote and obtain conservation easements; to manage Georgia's Carbon Registry; to promote retention, investment, and/or expansion of new emerging and existing forest and forest biomass industries, and, during extreme fire danger, to provide logistical, overhead, and direct fire suppression assistance to the Forest Protection program.

Total Funds

$11,726,507

Federal Funds and Grants

$6,648,276

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$6,648,276

Other Funds

$1,052,832

Agency Funds

$349,145

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$703,687

State Funds

$2,125,399

State General Funds

$2,125,399

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$2,525,694 $12,076,802

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$38,858

$38,858

Replace state funds with existing federal funds for personal services.

($108,737) ($108,737)

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Reduce funds for personal services to reflect projected expenditures and eliminate 7 positions.
Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.
Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.
Replace state funds with other funds for operating expenses (Total Funds: $0)
Reduce funds for operating expenses.
Amount appropriated in this Act

($268,102) ($268,102)

($430)

($430)

($6,884)

($6,884)

($50,000) ($5,000)
$2,125,399

$0 ($5,000) $11,726,507

25.3. Forest Protection

Purpose: Ensure an aggressive and efficient response and suppression of forest fires in the unincorporated areas of the State; to mitigate hazardous forest fuels; to issue burn permits, to provide statewide education in the prevention of wildfires; to perform wildfire arson investigations; to promote community wildland fire planning and protection through cooperative agreements with fire departments; to train and certify firefighters in wildland firefighting; to provide assistance and support to rural fire departments including selling wildland fire engines and tankers; and to support the Forest Management program during periods of low fire danger.

Total Funds

$32,479,921

Federal Funds and Grants

$2,242,281

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,242,281

Other Funds

$4,621,312

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$4,621,312

State Funds

$22,516,328

State General Funds

$22,516,328

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$22,550,048 $32,513,641

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$403,624

$403,624

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($126,045) ($126,045)

Reduce funds for personal services to reflect projected expenditures and eliminate 4 positions.

($187,435) ($187,435)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($5,422)

($5,422)

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Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.
Replace state funds with existing federal funds for personal services.
Reduce funds to reflect reorganization of district offices and eliminate 3 positions.
Provide funds for regular operations to comply with the narrow banding license requirement of the Federal Communications Commission, (FCC).
Amount appropriated in this Act

($37,450) ($44,970) ($108,562)

($37,450) ($44,970) ($108,562)

$72,540

$72,540

$22,516,328 $32,479,921

25.4. Tree Seedling Nursery

Purpose: Produce an adequate quantity of high quality forest tree seedlings for sale at reasonable cost to Georgia landowners.

Total Funds

$1,207,080

Federal Funds and Grants

$133,717

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$133,717

Other Funds

$1,073,363

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,073,363

Section 26: Governor, Office of the Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds

$86,222,735 $44,683,517
$3,814,350 $40,869,167 $2,481,284
$2,481,284 $39,057,934 $39,057,934

There is hereby appropriated to the Office of the Governor the sum of $400,000 of the moneys collected in accordance with O.C.G.A. Title 10, Chapter 1, Article 28. The sum of money is appropriated for use by the Office of Consumer Protection for all the purposes for which such moneys may be appropriated pursuant to Article 28.
The Mansion allowance shall be $40,000.

26.1. Governor's Emergency Fund Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide emergency funds to draw on when

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disasters create extraordinary demands on government. Total Funds State Funds State General Funds

$3,469,576 $3,469,576 $3,469,576

26.2. Governor's Office

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide numerous duties including, but not limited to: granting commissions, appointments and vacancies, maintaining order, and temporary transfer of institutions between departments or agencies. The Mansion allowance per OCGA 45-7-4 shall be $40,000.

Total Funds

$11,364,997

Federal Funds and Grants

$5,196,851

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$5,196,851

Other Funds

$100,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$100,000

State Funds

$6,068,146

State General Funds

$6,068,146

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$6,276,732 $11,573,583

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$73,954

$73,954

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($232,621) ($232,621)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($50,687)

($50,687)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$768

$768

Amount appropriated in this Act

$6,068,146 $11,364,997

26.3. Governor's Office of Planning and Budget

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to improve state government operations and services by leading and assisting in the evaluation, development, and implementation of budgets, plans, programs, and policies.

Total Funds

$7,919,045

State Funds

$7,919,045

State General Funds

$7,919,045

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$8,022,745 $8,022,745

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$92,317

$92,317

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($296,999) ($296,999)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$100,982

$100,982

Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,919,045 $7,919,045

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

26.4. Georgia Commission on Equal Opportunity

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce the Georgia Fair Employment Practices Act of 1978, as amended, and the Fair Housing Act, which makes it unlawful to discriminate against any individual.

Total Funds

$907,147

Federal Funds and Grants

$407,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$407,000

State Funds

$500,147

State General Funds

$500,147

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$522,722

$929,722

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$8,885

$8,885

Eliminate 1 position.

($39,964)

($39,964)

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($2,200)

($2,200)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$10,704

$10,704

Amount appropriated in this Act

$500,147

$907,147

26.5. Georgia Council for the Arts

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for Council operations, fund grants and services for non-profit arts and cultural organizations, and maintain the Georgia State Art Collection and Capitol Galleries.

Total Funds

$1,422,758

Federal Funds and Grants

$659,400

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Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$659,400

State Funds

$763,358

State General Funds

$763,358

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$790,735 $1,450,135

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$4,252

$4,252

Reduce funds for personal services.

($8,871)

($8,871)

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($22,758)

($22,758)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$763,358 $1,422,758

26.6. Georgia Emergency Management Agency

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a disaster, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery program by coordinating federal, state, and other resources and supporting local governments to respond to major disasters and emergency events, and to coordinate state resources for the preparation and prevention of threats and acts of terrorism and to serve as the State's point of contact for the federal Department of Homeland Security.

Total Funds

$32,566,298

Federal Funds and Grants

$29,703,182

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$29,703,182

Other Funds

$807,856

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$807,856

State Funds

$2,055,260

State General Funds

$2,055,260

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$2,389,020 $32,900,058

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$32,820

$32,820

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($8,457)

($8,457)

Reduce funds for the Civil Air Patrol contract.

($6,705)

($6,705)

Eliminate state funding for the Excess Property 1122 Procurement Program and transfer program operations to the Department of Public Safety.

($81,923)

($81,923)

Reduce funds for the Meridian Systems contract.

($8,550)

($8,550)

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Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.
Amount appropriated in this Act

($260,945) $2,055,260

($260,945) $32,566,298

26.7. Georgia Professional Standards Commission

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to direct the preparation of, certify, recognize, and recruit Georgia educators, and to enforce standards regarding educator professional preparation, performance, and ethics.

Total Funds

$6,393,880

Federal Funds and Grants

$411,930

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$411,930

Other Funds

$500

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$500

State Funds

$5,981,450

State General Funds

$5,981,450

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$6,109,052 $6,521,482

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$99,191

$99,191

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$11,923

$11,923

Reduce funds for personal services and operating expenses.

($238,716) ($238,716)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,981,450 $6,393,880

26.8. Governor's Office for Children and Families

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to enhance coordination and communication among providers and stakeholders of services to families.

Total Funds

$11,808,055

Federal Funds and Grants

$8,215,596

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant

$3,814,350

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$4,401,246

State Funds

$3,592,459

State General Funds

$3,592,459

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

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Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)
Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Maximize federal grant funds by shifting allowable personnel expenditures.
Eliminate all non-essential travel.
Reduce funds for training.
Reduce operating expenses.
Maximize federal fund sources by shifting allowable real estate rental costs.
Maximize federal fund sources for annual youth conference.
Reduce funds available for implementing new Community Strategy Grants.
Recognize the FY 2011 transfer of TANF funds to the Department of Human Services.
Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.
Reclassify other funds as federal funds in accordance with State Accounting Office Financial Management Policies and Procedures. (G:YES)
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds Total Funds $4,002,330 $12,467,926

$9,988

$9,988

($20,939) ($2,500) ($13,300) ($8,300)

($20,939) ($2,500)
($13,300) ($8,300)

($16,773)

($16,773)

($32,700)

($32,700)

($291,314) ($291,314)

$0 ($250,000)

($34,033)

($34,033)

$0

$0

$3,592,459 $11,808,055

26.9. Governor's Office of Consumer Protection

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect consumers and legitimate business enterprises from unfair and deceptive business practices through the enforcement of the Fair Business Practices Act and other related consumer protection statutes.

Total Funds

$7,991,798

Other Funds

$1,572,903

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,572,903

State Funds

$6,418,895

State General Funds

$6,418,895

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$6,664,935 $8,237,838

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$95,096

$95,096

Eliminate 4 vacant positions.

($354,465) ($354,465)

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Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$13,329 $6,418,895

$13,329 $7,991,798

26.10. Office of the Child Advocate

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide independent oversight of persons, organizations, and agencies responsible for the protection and well-being of children.

Total Funds

$921,493

Federal Funds and Grants

$89,558

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$89,558

Other Funds

$25

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$25

State Funds

$831,910

State General Funds

$831,910

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$879,701

$969,284

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$13,296

$13,296

Maximize federal grant funds by shifting allowable personnel expenditures effective October 2010.

($22,500)

($22,500)

Recognize net savings including one-time moving expenses related to move to state-owned property.

($17,200)

($17,200)

Reduce contractual services based on projected expenditures.

($7,561)

($7,561)

Reduce operating expenses.

($9,978)

($9,978)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($3,848)

($3,848)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$831,910

$921,493

26.11. Office of the State Inspector General

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to foster and promote accountability and integrity in state government by investigating and preventing fraud, waste, and abuse.

Total Funds

$612,335

State Funds

$612,335

State General Funds

$612,335

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

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Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948) Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees. Reduce funds for operating expenses. Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses. Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $623,898
$11,297 ($24,114)
$1,254 $612,335

Total Funds $623,898
$11,297 ($24,114)
$1,254 $612,335

26.12. Office of Student Achievement

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support educational accountability, evaluation, and reporting efforts, establishment of standards on state assessments, the preparation and release of the state's education report card and scoreboard, and education research to inform policy and budget efforts.

Total Funds

$845,353

State Funds

$845,353

State General Funds

$845,353

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$908,246

$908,246

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$11,267

$11,267

Reduce funds for personal services.

($19,502)

($19,502)

Reduce funds for contracts ($33,000) and operating expenses ($18,643).

($51,643)

($51,643)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($3,015)

($3,015)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$845,353

$845,353

Section 27: Human Services, Department of Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant Social Services Block Grant Child Care and Development Block Grant Foster Care Title IV-E Medical Assistance Program Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant

$1,824,053,149 $1,084,995,886
$342,224,967 $54,771,487 $112,979,962 $73,660,922 $62,880,634 $200,470

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Community Service Block Grant Low-Income Home Energy Assistance TANF Block Grant - Unobligated Balance CCDF Mandatory and Matching Funds TANF Transfers to Social Services Block Grant Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds Agency Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Intra-State Government Transfers Medicaid Services Payments - Other Agencies Other Intra-State Government Payments

$17,312,159 $24,627,737 $35,215,991 $94,324,807 $25,800,000 $240,996,750 $18,692,704 $5,341,500 $13,351,204 $473,106,155 $466,914,349 $6,191,806 $14,607,865 $8,500,000
$6,107,865

All Temporary Assistance for Needy Families benefit payments are calculated utilizing a factor of 66.0% of the standards of need; such payments shall be made from the date of certification and not from the date of application; and the following maximum benefits and maximum standards of need shall apply: For an assistance group of one, the standards of need is $235, and the maximum monthly amount is $155. For an assistance group of two, the standards of need is $356, and the maximum monthly amount is $235. For an assistance group of three, the standards of need is $424, and the maximum monthly amount is $280. For an assistance group of four, the standards of need is $500, and the maximum monthly amount is $330. For an assistance group of five, the standards of need is $573, and the maximum monthly amount is $378. For an assistance group of six, the standards of need is $621, and the maximum monthly amount is $410. For an assistance group of seven, the standards of need is $672, and the maximum monthly amount is $444. For an assistance group of eight, the standards of need is $713, and the maximum monthly amount is $470. For an assistance group of nine, the standards of need is $751, and the maximum monthly amount is $496. For an assistance group of ten, the standards of need is $804, and the maximum monthly amount is $530. For an assistance group of eleven, the standards of need is $860, and the maximum monthly amount is $568. Provided, the Department of Human Services is authorized to make supplemental payments on

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these maximum monthly amounts up to the amount that is equal to the minimum hourly wage for clients who are enrolled in subsidized work experience and subsidized employment.

27.1. Adoptions Services

Purpose: Support and facilitate the safe permanent placement of children by prescreening families and providing support and financial services after adoption.

Total Funds

$87,303,861

Federal Funds and Grants

$52,903,668

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant

$15,000,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$37,903,668

Other Funds

$45,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$45,000

State Funds

$32,353,491

State General Funds

$32,353,491

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$31,251,149 $87,445,885

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$20,181

$20,181

Reduce funds for contracts by 4% (Total Funds: $164,904).

($59,280) ($164,904)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($98)

($98)

Redistribute funds for unemployment insurance from the Departmental Administration program to the Adoptions Services program.

$2,797

$2,797

Replace loss of the enhanced Title IV-E funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Total Funds: $0).

$1,138,742

$0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$32,353,491 $87,303,861

27.2. After School Care

Purpose: Expand the provision of after school care services and draw down TANF maintenance of effort funds.

Total Funds

$15,500,000

Federal Funds and Grants

$15,500,000

Temporary Assistance for Needy

$15,500,000

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Families Block Grant

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$0 $14,000,000

Increase Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funds for the After School Care program based on projected expenditures (Total Funds: $3,685,354).

$0 $1,500,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0 $15,500,000

27.3. Child Care Licensing

Purpose: Protect the health and safety of children who receive full-time care outside of their homes by licensing, monitoring, and inspecting residential care providers.

Total Funds

$2,234,390

Federal Funds and Grants

$2,193,862

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant

$2,193,862

State Funds

$40,528

State General Funds

$40,528

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$343,200 $2,023,862

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$40,528

$40,528

Reduce state funds in personal services ($495,112), regular operating ($101,486), telecommunications ($32,540), computer charges ($25,630), and contracts ($1,000) in the Child Care Licensing program (Total Funds: $655,768).

($343,200) ($655,768)

Replace state funds with federal TANF funds for the Child Care Licensing program based on projected expenditures (Total Funds: $825,768).

$0

$825,768

Amount appropriated in this Act

$40,528 $2,234,390

27.4. Child Care Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to permit low income families to be self-reliant while protecting the safety and well-being of their children by ensuring access to child care.

Total Funds

$270,924,705

Federal Funds and Grants

$169,120,261

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Other Funds State Funds

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant Social Services Block Grant Child Care and Development Block Grant CCDF Mandatory and Matching Funds Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
Agency Funds
State General Funds

$600,000 $90
$75,415,944
$90,698,416
$2,405,811 $2,500,000 $2,500,000 $54,262,031 $54,262,031

27.5. Child Support Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to encourage and enforce the parental responsibility of paying financial support.

Total Funds

$108,624,690

Federal Funds and Grants

$67,227,363

Social Services Block Grant

$120,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$67,107,363

Other Funds

$2,841,500

Agency Funds

$2,841,500

State Funds

$21,995,362

State General Funds

$21,995,362

Intra-State Government Transfers

$395,760

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$395,760

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$20,041,528 $106,447,327

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$317,882

$317,882

Redistribute funds for unemployment insurance from the Departmental Administration program to the Child Support Services program.

$99,162

$99,162

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Replace state funds and incentive funds with federal funds for personal services ($1,000,000) and regular operating ($1,941,176) in the Child Support Services program (Total Funds: $2,941,176).
Replace loss of incentive funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) (Total Funds: $6,764,705).
Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.
Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.
Amount appropriated in this Act

($1,000,000) ($2,941,176)

$2,300,000 $4,464,705

$239,892

$239,892

($3,102)

($3,102)

$21,995,362 $108,624,690

27.6. Child Welfare Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate allegations of child abuse abandonment and neglect and to provide services to protect the child and strengthen the family.

Total Funds

$257,466,843

Federal Funds and Grants

$159,231,011

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant

$62,923,726

Social Services Block Grant

$8,264,167

Foster Care Title IV-E

$33,843,784

Medical Assistance Program

$173,806

CCDF Mandatory and Matching Funds

$59,739

TANF Transfers to Social Services Block Grant

$25,800,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$28,165,789

Other Funds

$152,208

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$152,208

State Funds

$89,583,624

State General Funds

$89,583,624

Intra-State Government Transfers

$8,500,000

Medicaid Services Payments Other Agencies

$8,500,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$89,414,370 $257,426,778

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Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce funds for contracts by 4% (Total Funds: $240,647).
Redistribute funds for unemployment insurance from the Departmental Administration program to the Child Welfare Services program.
Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$27,920 ($111,458)

$27,920 ($240,647)

$260,957

$260,957

($8,165)

($8,165)

$89,583,624 $257,466,843

27.7. Child Welfare Services - Special Project

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to increase funds for Child Advocacy Centers.

Total Funds

$250,000

Federal Funds and Grants

$250,000

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant

$250,000

27.8. Community Services

Purpose: Provide services and activities through local agencies to assist low-income Georgians with employment, education, nutrition, and housing services.

Total Funds

$17,189,183

Federal Funds and Grants

$17,189,183

Community Service Block Grant

$17,189,183

27.9. Departmental Administration

Purpose: Administration and support for the Divisions and Operating Office in meeting the needs of the people of Georgia.

Total Funds

$90,791,756

Federal Funds and Grants

$48,939,955

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant

$8,095,249

Social Services Block Grant

$2,444,532

Child Care and Development Block Grant

$209,161

Foster Care Title IV-E

$7,616,228

Medical Assistance Program

$4,572,153

Community Service Block Grant

$122,976

CCDF Mandatory and Matching Funds

$2,366,652

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Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$23,513,004

Other Funds

$382,337

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$382,337

State Funds

$37,368,879

State General Funds

$37,368,879

Intra-State Government Transfers

$4,100,585

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$4,100,585

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$37,134,465 $94,332,149

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$3,627,963 $3,627,963

Transfer a total of ($3,087,472) related to the Department of Human Resources reorganization to the Department of Community Health for Public Health telecommunications ($2,295,090) and software licensing ($237,186) and to the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities for software licensing ($555,196).

($3,087,472) ($3,087,472)

Redistribute funding for unemployment insurance from the Departmental Administration program to various programs.

($736,936) ($736,936)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($1,632)

($1,632)

Realign TANF funds based on prior year expenditures (Total Funds: $3,774,807).

$0 ($3,774,807)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$432,491

$432,491

Amount appropriated in this Act

$37,368,879 $90,791,756

27.10. Elder Abuse Investigations and Prevention

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to prevent disabled adults and elder persons from abuse, exploitation and neglect, and investigate situations where it might have occurred.

Total Funds

$17,195,338

Federal Funds and Grants

$3,573,433

Social Services Block Grant

$2,279,539

Medical Assistance Program

$500,000

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Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$793,894

State Funds

$12,010,385

State General Funds

$12,010,385

Intra-State Government Transfers

$1,611,520

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$1,611,520

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$11,749,971 $16,934,924

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$228,467

$228,467

Redistribute funds for unemployment insurance from the Departmental Administration program to Elder Abuse Investigations and Prevention program.

$22,545

$22,545

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$11,288

$11,288

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($1,886)

($1,886)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$12,010,385 $17,195,338

27.11. Elder Community Living Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide Georgians who need nursing home level of care the option of remaining in their own communities.

Total Funds

$103,104,846

Federal Funds and Grants

$41,435,324

Social Services Block Grant

$3,761,430

Medical Assistance Program

$13,765,259

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$23,908,635

State Funds

$61,669,522

State General Funds

$56,595,645

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$5,073,877

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$60,851,458 $102,286,782

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$18,563

$18,563

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Reduce funds for Alzheimer's Respite Services ($225,000) and Non-Medicaid Home Community Based Respite Services ($1,376,718).
Redistribute funds for unemployment insurance from the Departmental Administration program to Elder Community Living Services program.
Replace loss of the enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentages (FMAP) from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.
Eliminate the contract with the Center for the Visually Impaired.
Amount appropriated in this Act

($1,257,538) ($1,257,538)

$1,187

$1,187

$2,186,602 $2,186,602

$2,644

$2,644

($133,394) ($133,394) $61,669,522 $103,104,846

27.12. Elder Support Services

Purpose: Assist older Georgians, so that they may live in their homes and communities, by providing health, employment, nutrition, and other support and education services.

Total Funds

$8,705,790

Federal Funds and Grants

$5,866,268

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$5,866,268

State Funds

$1,794,522

State General Funds

$676,593

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$1,117,929

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$1,783,484 $8,694,752

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$9,838

$9,838

Redistribute funds for unemployment insurance from the Departmental Administration program to Elder Support Services program.

$593

$593

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$607

$607

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,794,522 $8,705,790

27.13. Energy Assistance

Purpose: Assist low-income households in meeting their immediate home energy needs.

Total Funds

$28,665,632

Federal Funds and Grants

$24,281,180

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Other Funds

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$24,281,180 $4,384,452
$4,384,452

27.14. Family Violence Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide safe shelter and related services for victims of family violence and their dependent children and to provide education about family violence to communities across the state.

Total Funds

$12,331,929

Federal Funds and Grants

$12,331,929

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant

$10,048,415

Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant

$200,470

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,083,044

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$4,483,171 $12,331,929

Replace state funds with federal TANF funds for the

Family Violence program.

($4,483,171)

$0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0 $12,331,929

27.15. Federal and Unobligated Balances

Purpose: Reflect balances of federal funds from prior years. No services are provided.

Total Funds

$18,257,539

Federal Funds and Grants

$18,257,539

TANF Block Grant - Unobligated Balance

$18,257,539

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$0

$0

Reflect expected unobligated balance (Total Funds: $18,257,539).

$0 $18,257,539

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0 $18,257,539

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27.16. Federal Eligibility Benefit Services

Purpose: Verify eligibility and provide support services for Medicaid, Food Stamp, and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).

Total Funds

$210,197,488

Federal Funds and Grants

$107,518,362

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant

$19,628,860

Child Care and Development Block Grant

$900,000

Foster Care Title IV-E

$2,882,030

Medical Assistance Program

$43,127,713

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance

$346,557

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$40,633,202

Other Funds

$8,387,207

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$8,387,207

State Funds

$94,291,919

State General Funds

$94,291,919

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$93,258,965 $218,976,380

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$3,379

$3,379

Redistribute funds for unemployment insurance from the Departmental Administration program to the Federal Eligibility Benefit Services program.

$349,695

$349,695

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($15,058)

($15,058)

Realign TANF funds based on prior year expenditures (Total Funds: $9,811,846).

$0 ($9,811,846)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$694,938

$694,938

Amount appropriated in this Act

$94,291,919 $210,197,488

27.17. Federal Fund Transfers to Other Agencies

Purpose: Reflect federal funds received by Department of Human Services to be transferred to other state agencies for eligible expenditures under federal law.

Total Funds

$111,608,613

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Federal Funds and Grants

$111,608,613

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant

$36,052,027

Social Services Block Grant

$37,901,729

Child Care and Development Block Grant

$36,454,857

CCDF Mandatory and Matching Funds

$1,200,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$0 $112,850,889

Realign TANF funds based on prior year expenditures (Total Funds: $3,514,490).

$0 ($3,514,490)

Restore Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) to FY 2011 appropriation level (Total Funds: $2,272,214).

$0 $2,272,214

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0 $111,608,613

27.18. Out-of-Home Care

Purpose: Provide safe and appropriate temporary homes for children removed from their families due to neglect, abuse, or abandonment.

Total Funds

$194,052,504

Federal Funds and Grants

$131,515,450

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant

$100,726,099

Foster Care Title IV-E

$29,318,880

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,470,471

State Funds

$59,676,295

State General Funds

$59,676,295

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$65,623,166 $224,149,711

Replace loss of enhanced Title IV-E funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 with state general funds.

$1,176,715

$0

Reduce funds to reflect a decrease in Out-of-Home Care utilization. (Total Funds: $13,518,179).

($7,123,586) ($13,518,179)

Realign TANF funds based on prior year expenditures (Total Funds: $16,579,028).

$0 ($16,579,028)

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Amount appropriated in this Act

$59,676,295 $194,052,504

27.19. Refugee Assistance

Purpose: Provide employment, health screening, medical, cash, and social services assistance to refugees.

Total Funds

$4,749,006

Federal Funds and Grants

$4,749,006

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$4,749,006

27.20. Support for Needy Families - Basic Assistance

Purpose: Provide cash assistance to needy families in compliance with Georgia's state plan for the federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program.

Total Funds

$52,500,415

Federal Funds and Grants

$52,400,415

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant

$35,441,963

TANF Block Grant - Unobligated Balance

$16,958,452

State Funds

$100,000

State General Funds

$100,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$100,000 $54,325,681

Realign TANF funds based on prior year expenditures (Total Funds: $1,825,266).

$0 ($1,825,266)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$100,000 $52,500,415

27.21. Support for Needy Families - Work Assistance

Purpose: Assist needy Georgian families achieve self sufficiency by obtaining and keeping employment as well as complying with Georgia's state plan for the federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program.

Total Funds

$202,517,982

Federal Funds and Grants

$36,961,361

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant

$34,564,766

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,396,595

State Funds

$20,661

State General Funds

$20,661

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$3,577,658 $189,335,224

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$20,661

$20,661

Reduce employment support activities based on decreased utilization (Total Funds: $5,609,335).

($3,577,658) ($5,609,335)

Realign TANF funds based on prior year expenditures (Total Funds: $16,586,078).

$0 $18,771,432

Amount appropriated in this Act

$20,661 $202,517,982

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

27.22. Council On Aging

Purpose: Assist older individuals, at-risk adults, persons with disabilities, their families and caregivers in achieving safe, healthy, independent and self-reliant lives.

Total Funds

$183,402

State Funds

$183,402

State General Funds

$183,402

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$186,578

$186,578

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$6,014

$6,014

Reduce funds for travel and contractual services.

($5,490)

($5,490)

Reduce funds for regular operating expenses.

($3,700)

($3,700)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$183,402

$183,402

27.23. Family Connection

Purpose: Provide a statewide network of county collaboratives that work to improve conditions for children and families.

Total Funds

$9,697,237

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,941,703

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant

$1,200,000

Medical Assistance Program

$741,703

State Funds

$7,755,534

State General Funds

$7,755,534

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$8,078,681 $10,020,384

Reduce county collaborative contracts.

($278,250) ($278,250)

Reduce partnership contract for technical assistance.

($44,897)

($44,897)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,755,534 $9,697,237

Section 28: Insurance, Office of the Commission of Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds
Agency Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds

$16,697,906 $954,555 $954,555 $97,337 $81,911 $15,426
$15,646,014 $15,646,014

28.1. Departmental Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to be responsible for protecting the rights of Georgia citizens in insurance and industrial loan transactions and maintain a fire safe environment.

Total Funds

$1,733,840

Other Funds

$105

Agency Funds

$105

State Funds

$1,733,735

State General Funds

$1,733,735

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$1,801,172 $1,801,277

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$46,228

$46,228

Eliminate 3 IT support staff positions starting January 1, 2011.

($108,671) ($108,671)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($4,596)

($4,596)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($398)

($398)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,733,735 $1,733,840

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28.2. Enforcement

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide legal advice and to initiate legal proceedings with regard to enforcement of specific provisions of state law relating to insurance, industrial loan, fire safety, and fraud.

Total Funds

$707,819

State Funds

$707,819

State General Funds

$707,819

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$695,684

$695,684

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$14,063

$14,063

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($1,775)

($1,775)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($153)

($153)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$707,819

$707,819

28.3. Fire Safety

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to promote fire safety awareness through education and training, and to protect the public from fire and limit the loss of life and property by setting the minimum fire safety standards in the state, enforcing and regulating fire safety rules for public buildings and manufactured housing, and regulating the storage, transportation, and handling of hazardous materials.

Total Funds

$5,252,804

Federal Funds and Grants

$954,555

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$954,555

Other Funds

$97,232

Agency Funds

$81,806

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$15,426

State Funds

$4,201,017

State General Funds

$4,201,017

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$4,366,860 $5,418,647

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$7,591

$7,591

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Reduce funds for personal services starting January 1, 2011 and maximize the use of federal funding.
Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.
Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.
Amount appropriated in this Act

($161,329)
($11,143)
($962) $4,201,017

($161,329)
($11,143)
($962) $5,252,804

28.4. Industrial Loan

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect consumers by licensing, regulating, and examining finance companies that provide consumer loans of $3,000 or less.

Total Funds

$615,173

State Funds

$615,173

State General Funds

$615,173

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$605,453

$605,453

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$11,398

$11,398

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($1,545)

($1,545)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($133)

($133)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$615,173

$615,173

28.5. Insurance Regulation

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that licensed insurance entities maintain solvency and conform to state law by conducting financial and market examinations, investigating policyholder complaints, monitoring for compliance with state laws and regulations, reviewing and approving premium rates, and disseminating information to the public and the insurance industry about the state's insurance laws and regulations.

Total Funds

$5,083,631

State Funds

$5,083,631

State General Funds

$5,083,631

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$4,979,664 $4,979,664

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$117,772

$117,772

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Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.
Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.
Amount appropriated in this Act

($12,707)
($1,098) $5,083,631

($12,707)
($1,098) $5,083,631

28.6. Special Fraud

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to identify and take appropriate action to deter insurance fraud.

Total Funds

$3,304,639

State Funds

$3,304,639

State General Funds

$3,304,639

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$3,304,314 $3,304,314

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$9,485

$9,485

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($8,432)

($8,432)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($728)

($728)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,304,639 $3,304,639

Section 29: Investigation, Georgia Bureau of Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds
State General Funds

$113,496,310 $30,478,333 $30,478,333 $19,405,240 $19,405,240 $57,479,965 $57,479,965

29.1. Bureau Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide the highest quality investigative, scientific, information services, and resources for the purpose of maintaining law and order and protecting life and property.

Total Funds

$9,164,501

Federal Funds and Grants

$30,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$30,000

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State Funds

$9,134,501

State General Funds

$9,134,501

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$10,848,124 $10,878,124

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$76,834

$76,834

Reduce funds for telecommunications due to the completion of the Unisys Migration ahead of schedule.

($800,000) ($800,000)

Reduce funds for personal services.

($45,000)

($45,000)

Correctly account for responsibility of administrative support within the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council.

($78,570)

($78,570)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($862,544) ($862,544)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($4,343)

($4,343)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$9,134,501 $9,164,501

29.2. Criminal Justice Information Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide the State of Georgia with essential information and identification services through the operation of the Automated Fingerprint Identification System, Criminal History System, Criminal Justice Information Services network, Protective Order Registry, Sexual Violent Offender Registry, and the Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

Total Funds

$9,299,027

Federal Funds and Grants

$211,425

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$211,425

Other Funds

$2,490,304

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$2,490,304

State Funds

$6,597,298

State General Funds

$6,597,298

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$7,225,266 $9,926,995

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$129,450

$129,450

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Replace state funds with other funds based on higher than anticipated revenue through criminal background check fees.
Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.
Amount appropriated in this Act

($750,000)
($7,418) $6,597,298

($750,000)
($7,418) $9,299,027

29.3. Forensic Scientific Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide forensic analysis and testimony in the areas of chemistry (drug identification), firearms, digital imaging, forensic biology (serology/DNA), latent prints, pathology, questioned documents, photography, toxicology, implied consent, and trace evidence in support of the criminal justice system; to provide medical examiner (autopsy) services; and to analyze and enter samples into national databases such as AFIS, CODIS, and NIBIN.

Total Funds

$21,851,705

Federal Funds and Grants

$81,131

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$81,131

Other Funds

$157,865

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$157,865

State Funds

$18,546,323

State General Funds

$18,546,323

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$18,598,125 $21,903,507

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$331,496

$331,496

Replace state funds with one-time federal DNA grant for supplies.

($360,000) ($360,000)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($23,298)

($23,298)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$18,546,323 $21,851,705

29.4. Medicaid Fraud Control Unit

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to serve as the center for the identification, arrest, and prosecution of providers of health services and patients who defraud the Medicaid Program.

Total Funds

$4,311,094

Federal Funds and Grants

$3,300,272

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Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$3,300,272

Other Funds

$2,111

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$2,111

State Funds

$1,008,711

State General Funds

$1,008,711

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$1,084,685 $4,387,068

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$7,110

$7,110

Reduce funds for operating expenses and hold 2 positions vacant.

($71,836)

($71,836)

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($10,813)

($10,813)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($435)

($435)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,008,711 $4,311,094

29.5. Regional Investigative Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to identify, collect, preserve, and process evidence located during crime scene investigations, and to assist in the investigation, identification, arrest and prosecution of individuals. The purpose of this appropriation is also to coordinate and operate the following specialized units: bingo unit, anti-terrorist team, forensic art, bomb disposal unit, high technology investigations unit, communications center, regional drug enforcement, and polygraph examinations.

Total Funds

$26,355,951

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,240,883

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,240,883

Other Funds

$204,682

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$204,682

State Funds

$21,844,000

State General Funds

$21,844,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$21,193,678 $25,705,629

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$431,289

$431,289

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Replace state funds with one-time asset share funds from Purchase Evidence Purchase Investigative activities.
Reduce funds for travel and supplies.
Reduce the Task Forces program by transferring funds and realigning 4 agents to the Regional Investigative Services program.
Reduce funds for operating expenses.
Reduce funds for personal services due to retirements.
Eliminate funding for 5 agent positions due to attrition.
Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.
Amount appropriated in this Act

($280,000) ($5,000)

($280,000) ($5,000)

$1,091,187 ($108,942)

$1,091,187 ($108,942)

($276,430) ($276,430)

($178,244) ($178,244)

($23,538) $21,844,000

($23,538) $26,355,951

29.6. Task Forces

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide GBI supervisory support with a special agent-in-charge to each of the thirteen federally funded multi-jurisdictional drug task forces.

Total Funds

$0

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$1,091,187 $1,091,187

Reduce the Task Forces program by transferring funds and realigning 4 agents to the Regional Investigative Services program.

($1,091,187) ($1,091,187)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$0

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

29.7. Criminal Justice Coordinating Council

Purpose: Improve and coordinate criminal justice efforts throughout Georgia, help create safe and secure communities, and award grants.

Total Funds

$42,514,032

Federal Funds and Grants

$25,614,622

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$25,614,622

Other Funds

$16,550,278

Other Funds - Not Specifically

$16,550,278

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Identified

State Funds

$349,132

State General Funds

$349,132

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$370,356 $42,535,256

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$6,583

$6,583

Reduce funds for personal services.

($23,205)

($23,205)

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($1,320)

($1,320)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($2,133)

($2,133)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($1,149)

($1,149)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$349,132 $42,514,032

Section 30: Juvenile Justice, Department of Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds
State General Funds

$293,976,396 $1,507,233 $1,507,233 $5,248,274 $5,248,274
$258,258,072 $258,258,072

30.1. Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect and serve the citizens of Georgia by holding youthful offenders accountable for their actions through the delivery of effective services in appropriate settings.

Total Funds

$27,712,105

Federal Funds and Grants

$373,009

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$373,009

Other Funds

$406,500

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$406,500

State Funds

$24,646,907

State General Funds

$24,646,907

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

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Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)
Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Streamline service delivery and eliminate 9 full-time vacant positions.
Eliminate funding for 14 motor vehicles across multiple programs.
Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.
Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds Total Funds $24,547,439 $27,612,637

$272,524

$272,524

($450,000) ($450,000)

($63,000)

($63,000)

$303,460

$303,460

$36,484 $24,646,907

$36,484 $27,712,105

30.2. Community Non-secure Commitment

Purpose: Protect the public, hold youth accountable for their actions, assist youth in becoming law-abiding citizens and transition youth from secure detention, and provide the following alternative detention options: non-secure detention shelters, housebound detention, emergency shelters, a short-term stay in a contract home, tracking services, wrap-around services, electronic monitoring, or detention in an alternative program.

Total Funds

$31,119,672

Other Funds

$1,373,480

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,373,480

State Funds

$29,746,192

State General Funds

$29,746,192

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$32,997,820 $34,371,300

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$38,200

$38,200

Reduce funds for cancelled contracts.

($4,363,192) ($4,363,192)

Realign state funds for residential placements to the appropriate program.

$1,666,040 $1,666,040

Recognize one-time savings to contractual services.

($595,330) ($595,330)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$2,654

$2,654

Amount appropriated in this Act

$29,746,192 $31,119,672

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30.3. Community Supervision

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public, hold youth accountable for their actions, and assist youth in becoming law-abiding citizens and supervise youth directly in the community, provide transitional and treatment services to those youth, and to provide agency wide services, including intake, court services, and case management.

Total Funds

$55,016,374

State Funds

$47,766,073

State General Funds

$47,766,073

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$50,791,425 $58,041,726

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$814,567

$814,567

Reduce regular operating expenses.

($541,225) ($541,225)

Eliminate funding for 14 motor vehicles across multiple programs.

($130,543) ($130,543)

Streamline service delivery and eliminate 2 full-time positions.

($68,212)

($68,212)

Increase turnover savings by maintaining hiring freeze.

($1,573,203) ($1,573,203)

Realign state funds for residential placements to the appropriate program.

($1,666,040) ($1,666,040)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$139,304

$139,304

Amount appropriated in this Act

$47,766,073 $55,016,374

30.4. Secure Commitment (YDCs)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public and hold youth accountable for their actions and provide secure care and supervision of youth including academic, recreational, vocational, medical, mental health, counseling, and religious services for those youth committed to the Department's custody, sentenced to the Short Term Program, or convicted of an offense under Senate Bill 440.

Total Funds

$71,827,107

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,075,698

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,075,698

Other Funds

$1,553,506

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,553,506

State Funds

$61,913,525

State General Funds

$61,913,525

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$61,639,075 $71,552,657

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$910,261

$910,261

Eliminate funding for 14 motor vehicles across multiple programs.

($84,803)

($84,803)

Increase turnover savings by maintaining hiring freeze.

($1,250,000) ($1,250,000)

Eliminate paid overtime.

($470,276) ($470,276)

Realign funding for utility and maintenance expenses.

$951,025

$951,025

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$218,243

$218,243

Amount appropriated in this Act

$61,913,525 $71,827,107

30.5. Secure Detention (RYDCs)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public and hold youth accountable for their actions and provide temporary, secure care, and supervision of youth who are charged with crimes or who have been found guilty of crimes and are awaiting disposition of their cases by juvenile courts or awaiting placement in one of the Department's treatment programs or facilities.

Total Funds

$108,301,138

Federal Funds and Grants

$58,526

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$58,526

Other Funds

$1,914,788

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,914,788

State Funds

$94,185,375

State General Funds

$94,185,375

Intra-State Government Transfers

$0

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$96,481,387 $110,621,287

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$1,513,611 $1,513,611

Increase class size in 9 RYDC basic education programs.

($825,000) ($825,000)

Eliminate 1 education supervisor position.

($95,151)

($95,151)

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Eliminate funding for 14 motor vehicles across multiple programs.
Increase turnover savings by maintaining hiring freeze.
Eliminate paid overtime.
Eliminate 1 regional principal position.
Realign funding for utility and maintenance expenses.
Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.
Close two 30-bed RYDC facilities effective April 1, 2011.
Amount appropriated in this Act

($65,731)

($65,731)

($250,000) ($529,724) ($109,660)

($250,000) ($529,724) ($109,660)

($951,025) ($951,025)

$266,668

$266,668

($1,250,000) ($1,274,137) $94,185,375 $108,301,138

Section 31: Labor, Department of Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds
Agency Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds Intra-State Government Transfers Other Intra-State Government Payments

$414,448,771 $345,440,508 $345,440,508 $31,523,391
$729,513 $30,793,878 $37,339,799 $37,339,799
$145,073 $145,073

31.1. Business Enterprise Program

Purpose: Assist people who are blind in becoming successful contributors to the state's economy.

Total Funds

$2,248,815

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,966,085

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,966,085

State Funds

$282,730

State General Funds

$282,730

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$313,886 $2,279,971

Reduce funds for personal services.

($30,750)

($30,750)

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Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.
Amount appropriated in this Act

($406) $282,730

($406) $2,248,815

31.2. Department of Labor Administration

Purpose: Work with public and private partners in building a world-class workforce system that contributes to Georgia's economic prosperity.

Total Funds

$40,239,220

Federal Funds and Grants

$37,923,936

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$37,923,936

State Funds

$2,175,011

State General Funds

$2,175,011

Intra-State Government Transfers

$140,273

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$140,273

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$1,731,423 $39,795,632

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$445,825

$445,825

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($2,237)

($2,237)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,175,011 $40,239,220

31.3. Disability Adjudication Section

Purpose: Efficiently process applications for federal disability programs so that eligible Georgia citizens can obtain support.

Total Funds

$55,598,820

Federal Funds and Grants

$55,598,820

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$55,598,820

31.4. Division of Rehabilitation Administration

Purpose: Help people with disabilities to become fully productive members of society by achieving independence and meaningful employment.

Total Funds

$4,385,376

Federal Funds and Grants

$2,913,518

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,913,518

State Funds

$1,471,858

State General Funds

$1,471,858

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$1,767,470 $4,680,988

Reduce funds for personal services.

($50,199)

($50,199)

Reduce funds for contracts.

($243,129) ($243,129)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($2,284)

($2,284)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,471,858 $4,385,376

31.5. Georgia Industries for the Blind

Purpose: Employ people who are blind in manufacturing and packaging facilities in Bainbridge and Griffin.

Total Funds

$12,121,155

Other Funds

$11,828,888

Agency Funds

$729,513

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$11,099,375

State Funds

$292,267

State General Funds

$292,267

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$324,473 $12,153,361

Reduce funds for personal services.

($31,787)

($31,787)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($419)

($419)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$292,267 $12,121,155

31.6. Labor Market Information

Purpose: Collect, analyze, and publish a wide array of information about the state's labor market.

Total Funds

$2,249,873

Federal Funds and Grants

$2,249,873

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,249,873

31.7. Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute

Purpose: Empower individuals with disabilities to achieve personal independence.

Total Funds

$31,284,340

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Federal Funds and Grants

$6,989,289

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$6,989,289

Other Funds

$18,888,287

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$18,888,287

State Funds

$5,401,964

State General Funds

$5,401,964

Intra-State Government Transfers

$4,800

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$4,800

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$6,079,598 $31,961,974

Reduce funds for personal services.

($647,237) ($647,237)

Reduce funds for contracts.

($22,541)

($22,541)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($7,856)

($7,856)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,401,964 $31,284,340

31.8. Safety Inspections

Purpose: Promote and protect public safety, to provide training and information on workplace exposure to hazardous chemicals, and to promote industrial safety.

Total Funds

$3,001,542

Federal Funds and Grants

$168,552

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$168,552

State Funds

$2,832,990

State General Funds

$2,832,990

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$2,836,656 $3,005,208

Reduce funds for personal services.

$0

$0

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($3,666)

($3,666)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,832,990 $3,001,542

31.9. Unemployment Insurance

Purpose: Enhance Georgia's economic strength by collecting unemployment insurance taxes from Georgia's employers and distributing unemployment benefits to eligible claimants.

Total Funds

$54,754,217

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Federal Funds and Grants

$49,173,186

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$49,173,186

State Funds

$5,581,031

State General Funds

$5,581,031

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$5,588,252 $54,761,438

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($7,221)

($7,221)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,581,031 $54,754,217

31.10. Vocational Rehabilitation Program

Purpose: Assist people with disabilities so that they may go to work.

Total Funds

$79,478,932

Federal Funds and Grants

$65,667,153

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$65,667,153

Other Funds

$806,216

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$806,216

State Funds

$13,005,563

State General Funds

$13,005,563

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$14,427,167 $80,900,536

Reduce funds for contracts.

($323,090) ($323,090)

Reduce funds for personal services.

($1,079,897) ($1,079,897)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($18,643)

($18,643)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$26

$26

Amount appropriated in this Act

$13,005,563 $79,478,932

31.11. Workforce Development

Purpose: Assist employers and job seekers with job matching services and to promote economic growth and development.

Total Funds

$129,086,481

Federal Funds and Grants

$122,790,096

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Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$122,790,096

State Funds

$6,296,385

State General Funds

$6,296,385

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$6,417,600 $129,207,696

Reduce funds for personal services.

($112,922) ($112,922)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($8,293)

($8,293)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$6,296,385 $129,086,481

Section 32: Law, Department of Total Funds Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds
State General Funds

$54,184,483 $37,375,322 $37,375,322 $16,809,161 $16,809,161

32.1. Department of Law

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to serve as the attorney and legal advisor for all state agencies, departments, authorities, and the Governor; to provide binding opinions on legal questions concerning the state of Georgia and its agencies; and to prepare all contracts and agreements regarding any matter in which the state of Georgia is involved.

Total Funds

$54,184,483

Other Funds

$37,375,322

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$37,375,322

State Funds

$16,809,161

State General Funds

$16,809,161

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$16,981,081 $53,807,321

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$341,358

$341,358

Reduce funds for personal services.

($132,682) ($132,682)

Reduce contract funds for staffing services.

($34,696)

($34,696)

Replace state funds with a projected increase in other funds.

($549,082)

$0

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Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.
Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses. Provide funds for personal services.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$914

$914

($2,732) $205,000 $16,809,161

($2,732) $205,000 $54,184,483

Section 33: Natural Resources, Department of Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds Agency Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified Prior Year Funds - Other State Funds State General Funds

$248,391,152 $54,029,420
$29,619 $53,999,801 $108,089,367 $57,028,515 $50,956,939
$103,913 $86,272,365 $86,272,365

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 Office of Planning and Budget is authorized to use up to 50 percent of the excess receipts to supplant State funds and the balance may be amended into the budget of the Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites Division for the most critical needs of the Division. This provision shall not apply to revenues collected from a state park's parking pass implemented by the Department.
The above appropriations reflect receipts from Jekyll Island Convention Center and Golf Course - $579,346 for 17 of 20 years; last payment being made June 15, 2014 and North Georgia Mountain Authority - $1,653,300 for year 17 of 20 years; last payment being made June 15, 2014.

33.1. Coastal Resources

Purpose: Preserve the natural, environmental, historic, archaeological, and recreational resources of the state's coastal zone by balancing economic development with resource preservation and improvement by assessing and restoring coastal wetlands, by regulating development within the coastal zone, by promulgating and enforcing rules and regulations to protect the coastal wetlands, by monitoring the population status of commercially and recreationally fished species and developing fishery management plans, by providing fishing education, and by constructing and maintaining artificial reefs.

Total Funds

$6,737,918

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Federal Funds and Grants

$4,383,197

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$4,383,197

Other Funds

$197,795

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$197,795

State Funds

$2,156,926

State General Funds

$2,156,926

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$2,288,197 $6,869,189

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$31,887

$31,887

Reduce funds for personal services to reflect projected expenditures and eliminate 3 positions.

($158,699) ($158,699)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($4,459)

($4,459)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,156,926 $6,737,918

33.2. Departmental Administration

Purpose: Provide administrative support for all programs of the department.

Total Funds

$11,579,022

Federal Funds and Grants

$174,383

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$174,383

Other Funds

$39,065

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$39,065

State Funds

$11,365,574

State General Funds

$11,365,574

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$11,715,812 $11,929,260

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$109,475

$109,475

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($72,364)

($72,364)

Reduce funds for personal services and eliminate 2 positions.

($65,314)

($65,314)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($305,524) ($305,524)

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Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.
Amount appropriated in this Act

($16,511) $11,365,574

($16,511) $11,579,022

33.3. Environmental Protection

Purpose: Protect the quality of Georgia's air by controlling, monitoring and regulating pollution from large, small, mobile, and area sources (including pollution from motor vehicle emissions) by performing ambient air monitoring, and by participating in the Clean Air Campaign; to protect Georgia's land by permitting, managing, and planning for solid waste facilities, by implementing waste reduction strategies, by administering the Solid Waste Trust Fund and the Underground Storage Tank program, by cleaning up scrap tire piles, and by permitting and regulating surface mining operations; to protect Georgia and its citizens from hazardous materials by investigating and remediating hazardous sites, and by utilizing the Hazardous Waste Trust Fund to manage the state's hazardous sites inventory, to oversee site cleanup and brownfield remediation, to remediate abandoned sites, to respond to environmental emergencies, and to monitor and regulate the hazardous materials industry in Georgia. The purpose of this appropriation is also to ensure the quality and quantity of Georgia's water supplies by managing floodplains, by ensuring the safety of dams, by monitoring, regulating, and certifying water quality, and by regulating the amount of water used.

Total Funds

$114,227,809

Federal Funds and Grants

$32,861,619

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$32,861,619

Other Funds

$57,028,515

Agency Funds

$57,028,515

State Funds

$24,337,675

State General Funds

$24,337,675

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$25,167,942 $115,058,076

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$337,140

$337,140

Reduce funds for personal services and eliminate 11 positions.

($1,100,735) ($1,100,735)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($66,672)

($66,672)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$24,337,675 $114,227,809

33.4. Hazardous Waste Trust Fund
Purpose: Fund investigations and cleanup of abandoned landfills and other hazardous sites, to meet cost-sharing requirements for Superfund sites identified by the US Environmental

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Protection Agency, to fund related operations and oversight positions within the Environmental Protection Division, and to reimburse local governments for landfill remediation.

Total Funds

$2,979,567

State Funds

$2,979,567

State General Funds

$2,979,567

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$2,953,273 $2,953,273

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$26,294

$26,294

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,979,567 $2,979,567

33.5. Historic Preservation

Purpose: Identify, protect and preserve Georgia's historical sites by administering historic preservation grants, by cataloging all historic resources statewide, by providing research and planning required to list a site on the state and national historic registries, by working with building owners to ensure that renovation plans comply with historic preservation standards, and by executing and sponsoring archaeological research.

Total Funds

$2,540,569

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,020,787

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction

$29,619

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$991,168

State Funds

$1,519,782

State General Funds

$1,519,782

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$1,502,865 $2,523,652

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$20,610

$20,610

Eliminate contract funds for the Regional Commissions' historic preservation planners.

$0

$0

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($3,693)

($3,693)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,519,782 $2,540,569

33.6. Land Conservation Purpose: Oversee the acquisition of land and the management of leases for recreational and

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conservation purposes and to validate land upon which the state holds an easement remains in the required condition.

Total Funds

$427,091

State Funds

$427,091

State General Funds

$427,091

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$426,530

$426,530

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$6,414

$6,414

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($5,000)

($5,000)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($853)

($853)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$427,091

$427,091

33.7. Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites

Purpose: Manage, operate, market, and maintain the state's golf courses, parks, lodges, conference centers, and historic sites.

Total Funds

$56,212,354

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,704,029

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,704,029

Other Funds

$41,120,239

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$41,120,239

State Funds

$13,388,086

State General Funds

$13,388,086

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$14,355,221 $57,179,489

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$96,030

$96,030

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($270,000) ($270,000)

Utilize other funds for capital outlay repairs and maintenance.

($475,000) ($475,000)

Reduce funds for contracts.

($170,047) ($170,047)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($54,037)

($54,037)

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Reduce state funds by converting some full-time positions to hourly/seasonal positions.
Amount appropriated in this Act

($94,081) $13,388,086

($94,081) $56,212,354

33.8. Pollution Prevention Assistance

Purpose: Promote sustainability and conserve Georgia's natural resources by providing nonregulatory assistance to businesses, manufacturers, government agencies, and farmers in order to reduce solid waste, to reduce land and water pollution, to promote resource conservation and to encourage by-product reuse and recycling.

Total Funds

$211,893

Federal Funds and Grants

$96,580

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$96,580

Other Funds

$115,313

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$11,400

Prior Year Funds - Other

$103,913

33.9. Solid Waste Trust Fund

Purpose: Fund the administration of the Scrap Tire Management Program; to enable emergency, preventative, and corrective actions at solid waste disposal facilities; to assist local governments with the development of solid waste management plans; and to promote statewide recycling and waste reduction programs.

Total Funds

$722,139

State Funds

$722,139

State General Funds

$722,139

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$747,007

$747,007

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$5,012

$5,012

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($29,880)

($29,880)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$722,139

$722,139

33.10. Wildlife Resources

Purpose: Regulate hunting, fishing, and the operation of watercraft in Georgia; to provide hunter and boating education; to protect non-game and endangered wildlife; to enforce statewide hunting, fishing, trapping, boating safety, and coastal commercial fishing regulations; to operate the state's archery and shooting ranges; and to license hunters, anglers, and boaters.

Total Funds

$51,922,260

Federal Funds and Grants

$13,788,825

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Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$13,788,825

Other Funds

$9,588,440

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$9,588,440

State Funds

$28,544,995

State General Funds

$28,544,995

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$30,561,053 $53,938,318

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$419,955

$419,955

Replace state funds with existing other funds ($379,000) and federal funds ($142,749) for personal services.

($521,749) ($521,749)

Reduce funds for personal services to reflect projected expenditures and eliminate 17 positions.

($961,468) ($961,468)

Utilize other funds for capital outlay new construction ($50,000) and repairs and maintenance ($156,000).

($206,000) ($206,000)

Replace state funds with existing other funds for operating expenses.

($200,000) ($200,000)

Replace state funds with existing federal funds for leased wildlife management areas.

($478,866) ($478,866)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($67,930)

($67,930)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$28,544,995 $51,922,260

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

33.11. Payments to Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority

Purpose: Reduce the rates charged by the Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority for youth and livestock events.

Total Funds

$830,530

State Funds

$830,530

State General Funds

$830,530

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$1,385,209 $1,385,209

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Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees. Reduce funds for operating expenses. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium. Replace state funds with increased fair revenues. Amount appropriated in this Act

$46,564 ($110,817)
$9,574 ($500,000)
$830,530

$46,564 ($110,817)
$9,574 ($500,000)
$830,530

Section 34: Pardons and Paroles, State Board of Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified State Funds
State General Funds

$52,673,704 $806,050 $806,050
$51,867,654 $51,867,654

34.1. Board Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for the agency.

Total Funds

$5,293,585

State Funds

$5,293,585

State General Funds

$5,293,585

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$5,209,418 $5,209,418

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$61,019

$61,019

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$23,037

$23,037

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$111

$111

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,293,585 $5,293,585

34.2. Clemency Decisions

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to collect data on offenders within the correctional system, make determinations regarding offender eligibility for parole, investigate allegations of employee misconduct, manage the agency's public relations efforts, and administer the Re-Entry Partnership Housing Program.

Total Funds

$7,071,904

State Funds

$7,071,904

State General Funds

$7,071,904

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$6,848,401 $6,848,401

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$126,686

$126,686

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$29,761

$29,761

Transfer funds and 4 positions from the Offender Management program of the Department of Corrections to gain efficiencies in the clemency release process.

$66,812

$66,812

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$244

$244

Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,071,904 $7,071,904

34.3. Parole Supervision

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to transition offenders from prison back into the community as law abiding citizens by providing drug testing, electronic monitoring, parole supervision, and substance abuse treatment, and collecting supervision fees, victims' compensation, and restitution.

Total Funds

$39,851,973

Federal Funds and Grants

$806,050

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$806,050

State Funds

$39,045,923

State General Funds

$39,045,923

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$38,344,225 $39,150,275

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$644,197

$644,197

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$127,245

$127,245

Eliminate use of an external and objective assessment center approach to the Chief Parole Officer promotion process.

($19,418)

($19,418)

Recognize savings based on changes to the calculation of the pro rata share of funds paid to the Interstate Commission for Adult Offender Supervision.

($6,858)

($6,858)

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Reduce funds for rent by relocating the Gainesville parole office into state owned spaced shared with the Department of Corrections.
Discontinue formal external oversight of agency accreditation and certification programs.
Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.
Amount appropriated in this Act

($33,000)

($33,000)

($12,005)

($12,005)

$1,537 $39,045,923

$1,537 $39,851,973

34.4. Victim Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide notification to victims of changes in offender status or placement through the Victim Information Program, to conduct outreach and information gathering from victims during clemency proceedings, to host victim and visitor days, and act as a liaison to victims to the state corrections system.

Total Funds

$456,242

State Funds

$456,242

State General Funds

$456,242

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$445,629

$445,629

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$6,955

$6,955

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$3,644

$3,644

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$14

$14

Amount appropriated in this Act

$456,242

$456,242

Section 35: Personnel Administration, State Total Funds Intra-State Government Transfers
Other Intra-State Government Payments

$10,320,799 $10,320,799 $10,320,799

The Department is authorized to assess no more than $137.00 per budgeted position for the cost of departmental operations and may roll forward any unexpended prior years Merit System Assessment balance to be expended in the current fiscal year.

35.1. Recruitment and Staffing Services
Purpose: Provide hands-on assistance via career fairs, Recruitment Advisory Council workshops, strategic recruitment planning, and consultation services to help attract the right

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people with the right mix of skills, abilities, interests, and job match to meet state agencies' specific needs.

Total Funds

$1,143,280

Intra-State Government Transfers

$1,143,280

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$1,143,280

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$0 $1,173,280

Reduce contract funds (Other Funds: $30,000).

$0

($30,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0 $1,143,280

35.2. System Administration

Purpose: Provide administrative and technical support to the agency.

Total Funds

$3,430,107

Intra-State Government Transfers

$3,430,107

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$3,430,107

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$0 $3,169,033

Increase payments to the State Treasury to $2,481,222.

$0

$534,187

Reduce funds for personal services (Other Funds: $253,113).

$0 ($253,113)

Reduce funds for equipment purchases (Other Funds: $20,000).

$0

($20,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0 $3,430,107

35.3. Total Compensation and Rewards

Purpose: Ensure fair and consistent employee compensation practices across state agencies.

Total Funds

$3,500,974

Intra-State Government Transfers

$3,500,974

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$3,500,974

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$0 $3,685,192

Reduce contract funds (Other Funds: $184,218).

$0 ($184,218)

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Amount appropriated in this Act

$0 $3,500,974

35.4. Workforce Development and Alignment

Purpose: Assist state agencies with recruiting, hiring and retaining employees, and to provide training opportunities and assessments of job-related skills to assist employees in their career development.

Total Funds

$2,246,438

Intra-State Government Transfers

$2,246,438

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$2,246,438

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$0 $2,293,294

Reduce contract funds (Other Funds: $46,856).

$0

($46,856)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0 $2,246,438

Section 36: Properties Commission, State Total Funds Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified Prior Year Funds - Other State Funds State General Funds

$4,237,739 $1,537,739 $1,456,979
$80,760 $2,700,000 $2,700,000

36.1. State Properties Commission

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain long term plans for state buildings and land; to compile an accessible database of state owned and leased real property with information about utilization, demand management, and space standards; and to negotiate better rates in the leasing market and property acquisitions and dispositions.

Total Funds

$1,156,979

Other Funds

$956,979

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$956,979

State Funds

$200,000

State General Funds

$200,000

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

36.2. Payments to Georgia Building Authority Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide maintenance, repairs, and

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preparatory work on property owned by the Georgia Building Authority.

Total Funds

$3,080,760

Other Funds

$580,760

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$500,000

Prior Year Funds - Other

$80,760

State Funds

$2,500,000

State General Funds

$2,500,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$3,000,000 $3,080,760

Reduce state funds for demolition of the Archives Building and replace with rental income saved by implementing a reduction in the Department of Public Safety - Capitol Police.

($500,000)

$0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,500,000 $3,080,760

Section 37: Public Defender Standards Council, Georgia Total Funds Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds
State General Funds

$38,621,734 $800,000 $800,000
$37,821,734 $37,821,734

37.1. Public Defender Standards Council

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the Office of the Georgia Capital Defender, Office of the Mental Health Advocate, and Central Office.

Total Funds

$6,618,288

Other Funds

$800,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$800,000

State Funds

$5,818,288

State General Funds

$5,818,288

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$5,799,861 $6,599,861

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$99,770

$99,770

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($20,119)

($20,119)

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Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.
Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.
Reduce funds for personal services to reflect projected expenditures.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$18,148
($2,248)
($77,124) $5,818,288

$18,148
($2,248)
($77,124) $6,618,288

37.2. Public Defenders

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assure that adequate and effective legal representation is provided, independently of political considerations or private interests, to indigent persons who are entitled to representation under this chapter; provided that staffing for circuits are based on O.C.G.A. 17-12.

Total Funds

$30,893,278

State Funds

$30,893,278

State General Funds

$30,893,278

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$31,528,916 $31,528,916

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$498,047

$498,047

Reduce funds for personal services to reflect projected expenditures.

($913,344) ($913,344)

Reduce funds to the opt-out circuits to match agency-wide reductions.

($57,205)

($57,205)

Reduce funds for non-capital conflict cases.

($163,136) ($163,136)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$30,893,278 $30,893,278

37.3. Public Defenders - Special Project

Purpose: Provide funds for establishing present contracts with outside conflict counsel and other third party providers in non-capital cases first arising in fiscal years 2005 through 2009.

Total Funds

$1,110,168

State Funds

$1,110,168

State General Funds

$1,110,168

Section 38: Public Safety, Department of Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$163,218,138 $37,366,177 $37,366,177

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Other Funds State Funds

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State General Funds

$17,320,890 $17,320,890 $99,658,314 $99,658,314

38.1. Aviation

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide aerial support for search and rescue missions and search and apprehension missions in criminal pursuits within the State of Georgia; to provide transport flights to conduct state business, for emergency medical organ transport, and to support local and federal agencies in public safety efforts with aerial surveillance and observation.

Total Funds

$1,731,960

Federal Funds and Grants

$200,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$200,000

State Funds

$1,531,960

State General Funds

$1,531,960

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$1,504,819 $1,704,819

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$27,366

$27,366

Reduce funds for personal services to reflect savings from FY 2010 attrition and anticipated savings from FY 2011 attrition.

$0

$0

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($225)

($225)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,531,960 $1,731,960

38.2. Capitol Police Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect life and property in the Capitol Square area, enforce traffic regulations around the Capitol, monitor entrances of state buildings, screen packages and personal items of individuals entering state facilities, and provide general security for elected officials, government employees, and visitors to the Capitol.

Total Funds

$6,322,499

Other Funds

$6,322,499

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$6,322,499

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

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Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)
Reduce funds paid through GBA rental income to more accurately reflect FY 2010 actual (as noted in a recent Performance Audit) and FY 2011 year-todate expenditures.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $0

Total Funds $6,822,499

$0 ($500,000) $0 $6,322,499

38.3. Departmental Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to work cooperatively with all levels of government to provide a safe environment for residents and visitors to our state.

Total Funds

$8,186,799

Federal Funds and Grants

$141,571

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$141,571

Other Funds

$10,697

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$10,697

State Funds

$8,034,531

State General Funds

$8,034,531

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$7,917,583 $8,069,851

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$118,442

$118,442

Reduce funds for personal services to reflect savings from FY 2010 attrition and anticipated savings from FY 2011 attrition.

$0

$0

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($1,494)

($1,494)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$0

$0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$8,034,531 $8,186,799

38.4. Executive Security Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide statutorily mandated security for the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and their families, and also to provide security for the Chief Justice of the Georgia Supreme Court, visiting dignitaries, and other important individuals as determined by the Commissioner.

Total Funds

$1,508,181

State Funds

$1,508,181

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State General Funds

$1,508,181

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$1,478,815 $1,478,815

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$29,641

$29,641

Reduce funds for personal services to reflect savings from FY 2010 attrition and anticipated savings from FY 2011 attrition.

$0

$0

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($275)

($275)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$0

$0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,508,181 $1,508,181

38.5. Field Offices and Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide enforcement for traffic and criminal laws through the Department of Public Safety's Uniform Division, and support a variety of specialized teams and offices, which include the Motorcycle Unit, Criminal Interdiction Unit, the Crisis Negotiations Team, the Special Projects Adjutant Office, Headquarters Adjutant Office, Special Investigations Office, the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Unit, and the Training Unit.

Total Funds

$84,489,839

Federal Funds and Grants

$11,492,428

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$11,492,428

Other Funds

$1,252,400

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,252,400

State Funds

$62,872,254

State General Funds

$62,872,254

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$64,595,356 $86,212,941

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$1,230,399 $1,230,399

Reduce funds for operating expenses to reflect anticipated savings from annual trooper attrition.

($310,395) ($310,395)

Replace state funds with other funds by transferring 10 additional troopers to the Capitol Police program, effective until January 31, 2011.

($300,000) ($300,000)

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Reduce funds for personal services to reflect savings from FY 2010 trooper attrition and anticipated savings from FY 2011 trooper attrition.
Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.
Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.
Adjust funding for increased fuel costs for State Patrol vehicles.
Amount appropriated in this Act

($2,538,681) ($2,538,681)

($18,664)

($18,664)

($761)

($761)

$215,000

$215,000

$62,872,254 $84,489,839

38.6. Motor Carrier Compliance

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide enforcement for size, weight, and safety standards as well as traffic and criminal laws through the Department of Public Safety's Motor Carrier Compliance Division for commercial motor carriers, school buses, and large passenger vehicles as well as providing High Occupancy Vehicle lane use restriction enforcement.

Total Funds

$21,318,553

Federal Funds and Grants

$6,699,743

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$6,699,743

Other Funds

$6,510,227

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$6,510,227

State Funds

$8,108,583

State General Funds

$8,108,583

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$7,610,937 $20,820,907

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$19,845

$19,845

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($4,433)

($4,433)

Recognize additional state revenue of $748,180 in overweight citation assessments and utilize those funds to hire 57 civilian weigh masters effective April 1, 2011 to increase operating hours for Georgia weigh stations and provide increased commercial vehicle compliance enforcement.

$482,234

$482,234

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$0

$0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$8,108,583 $21,318,553

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38.7. Specialized Collision Reconstruction Team

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate fatal vehicular crashes throughout the state, collect data, and provide evidence and testimony in the prosecution of those at fault and to additionally provide specialized investigative services to Departmental personnel, state, federal, and local agencies for complex crash and crime scene investigations upon request.

Total Funds

$3,078,763

State Funds

$3,078,763

State General Funds

$3,078,763

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$3,014,478 $3,014,478

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$64,929

$64,929

Reduce funds for personal services to reflect savings from FY 2010 attrition and anticipated savings from FY 2011 attrition.

$0

$0

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($644)

($644)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$0

$0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,078,763 $3,078,763

38.8. Troop J Specialty Units

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide and coordinate the Implied Consent Unit to oversee and maintain the breath-alcohol program for the State of Georgia in coordination with the Forensics Science Division of the GBI.

Total Funds

$1,430,666

State Funds

$1,430,666

State General Funds

$1,430,666

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$1,405,723 $1,405,723

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$25,378

$25,378

Reduce funds for personal services to reflect savings from FY 2010 attrition and anticipated savings from FY 2011 attrition.

$0

$0

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($435)

($435)

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Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$0 $1,430,666

$0 $1,430,666

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

38.9. Firefighters Standards and Training Council

Purpose: Provide professionally trained, competent, and ethical firefighters with the proper equipment and facilities to ensure a fire safe environment for Georgia citizens, and establish professional standards for fire service training including consulting, testing, and certification of Georgia firefighters.

Total Funds

$669,733

Other Funds

$622

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$622

State Funds

$669,111

State General Funds

$669,111

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$662,856

$663,478

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$12,749

$12,749

Reduce funds for personal services to reflect savings from 1 vacant administrative assistant position.

($6,494)

($6,494)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$669,111

$669,733

38.10. Office of Highway Safety

Purpose: Educate the public on highway safety issues, and facilitate the implementation of programs to reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities on Georgia roadways.

Total Funds

$18,578,781

Federal Funds and Grants

$17,086,129

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$17,086,129

Other Funds

$1,077,424

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,077,424

State Funds

$415,228

State General Funds

$415,228

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$433,010 $18,596,563

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Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce funds for operating expenses.
Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.
Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$9,728 ($22,064)

$9,728 ($22,064)

($504)

($504)

($4,942) $415,228

($4,942) $18,578,781

38.11. Peace Officers Standards and Training Council

Purpose: Set standards for the law enforcement community; ensure adequate training at the highest level for all of Georgia's law enforcement officers and public safety professionals; and, certify individuals when all requirements are met. Investigate officers and public safety professionals when an allegation of unethical and/or illegal conduct is made, and sanction these individuals by disciplining officers and public safety professionals when necessary.

Total Funds

$1,960,700

Other Funds

$50,247

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$50,247

State Funds

$1,910,453

State General Funds

$1,910,453

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$1,966,203 $2,016,450

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$30,526

$30,526

Reduce funds for personal services to reflect savings from 1 vacant position.

($53,623)

($53,623)

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($1,675)

($1,675)

Reduce funds for contracts with the Georgia Sheriffs' Association and the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police.

($23,574)

($23,574)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($7,798)

($7,798)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$394

$394

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,910,453 $1,960,700

38.12. Public Safety Training Center
Purpose: Develop, deliver, and facilitate training that results in professional and competent public safety services for the people of Georgia.

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Total Funds

$13,941,664

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,746,306

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,746,306

Other Funds

$2,096,774

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$2,096,774

State Funds

$10,098,584

State General Funds

$10,098,584

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$10,453,415 $14,296,495

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$163,493

$163,493

Reduce funding for personal services to reflect savings from attrition and the elimination of 3 administrative assistant positions.

($212,878) ($212,878)

Replace state funds with federal/other funds.

($104,692) ($104,692)

Replace state funds with tuition charged to students repeating classes due to course failure.

($32,523)

($32,523)

Reduce funds for personal services to reflect transfer of oversight of the regional burn building program to local firefighters.

($50,000)

($50,000)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($21,127)

($21,127)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($97,104)

($97,104)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$10,098,584 $13,941,664

Section 39: Public Service Commission Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds
State General Funds

$9,048,588 $1,199,828 $1,199,828
$70,160 $70,160 $7,537,125 $7,537,125

39.1. Commission Administration Purpose: Assist the commissioners and staff in achieving the agency's goals.
Total Funds

$1,334,837

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Federal Funds and Grants

$83,500

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$83,500

Other Funds

$70,160

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$70,160

State Funds

$1,181,177

State General Funds

$1,181,177

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$1,243,659 $1,397,319

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$153,852

$153,852

Replace state funds with existing federal funds for operating expenses.

($28,926)

($28,926)

Reduce funds for personal services to reflect projected expenditures.

($187,262) ($187,262)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$455

$455

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($601)

($601)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,181,177 $1,334,837

39.2. Facility Protection

Purpose: Enforce state and federal regulations pertaining to buried utility facility infrastructure and to promote safety through training and inspections.

Total Funds

$1,950,771

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,087,828

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,087,828

State Funds

$862,943

State General Funds

$862,943

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$863,089 $1,950,917

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$455

$455

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($601)

($601)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$862,943 $1,950,771

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39.3. Utilities Regulation

Purpose: Monitor the rates and service standards of electric, transportation, natural gas, and telecommunications companies, approve supply plans for electric and natural gas companies, monitor utility system and telecommunications network planning, arbitrate complaints among competitors, provide consumer protection and education, and certify competitive transportation, natural gas and telecommunications providers.

Total Funds

$5,762,980

Federal Funds and Grants

$28,500

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$28,500

State Funds

$5,493,005

State General Funds

$5,493,005

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$6,333,238 $6,603,213

Replace state funds with existing federal funds for operating expenses.

($41,500)

($41,500)

Reduce funds for personal services to reflect projected expenditures.

($381,898) ($381,898)

Reduce contract funds for subject matter experts.

($50,156)

($50,156)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$2,124

$2,124

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($2,803)

($2,803)

Reduce personal services for business analyst position.

($26,000)

($26,000)

Reduce operating expenses.

($340,000) ($340,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,493,005 $5,762,980

Section 40: Regents, University System of Georgia Total Funds Other Funds
Agency Funds Research Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds

$5,742,096,788 $3,930,912,973 $2,076,139,258 $1,850,168,379
$4,605,336 $1,811,183,815 $1,801,531,181
$9,652,634

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40.1. Advanced Technology Development Center/Economic Development Institute

Purpose: Advise Georgia manufacturers, entrepreneurs, and government officials on bestbusiness practices and technology-driven economic development, and to provide the state share to federal incentive and assistance programs for entrepreneurs and innovative businesses.

Total Funds

$18,283,944

Other Funds

$10,475,000

Agency Funds

$10,475,000

State Funds

$7,808,944

State General Funds

$7,808,944

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$8,134,317 $18,609,317

Reduce funds for personal services and operating expenses.

($325,373) ($325,373)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,808,944 $18,283,944

40.2. Agricultural Experiment Station

Purpose: Improve production, processing, new product development, food safety, storage, and marketing to increase profitability and global competitiveness of Georgia's agribusiness.

Total Funds

$72,765,804

Other Funds

$37,552,919

Agency Funds

$15,552,919

Research Funds

$22,000,000

State Funds

$35,212,885

State General Funds

$35,212,885

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$36,367,589 $73,920,508

Reduce funds for personal services.

($710,399) ($710,399)

Eliminate staff and research faculty positions, and reduce operating expenses.

($444,305) ($444,305)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$35,212,885 $72,765,804

40.3. Athens/Tifton Vet laboratories

Purpose: Provide diagnostic services, educational outreach, and consultation for veterinarians and animal owners to ensure the safety of Georgia's food supply and the health of Georgia's production, equine, and companion animals.

Total Funds

$4,944,522

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Other Funds

Research Funds

$4,944,522 $4,944,522

40.4. Cooperative Extension Service

Purpose: Provide training, educational programs, and outreach to Georgians in agricultural, horticultural, food, and family and consumer sciences, and to manage the 4-H youth program for the state.

Total Funds

$54,498,784

Other Funds

$25,083,929

Agency Funds

$12,083,929

Research Funds

$13,000,000

State Funds

$29,414,855

State General Funds

$29,414,855

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$30,640,474 $55,724,403

Reduce funds for personal services.

($1,225,619) ($1,225,619)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$29,414,855 $54,498,784

40.5. Forestry Cooperative Extension

Purpose: Provide funding for faculty to support instruction and outreach about conservation and sustainable management of forests and other natural resources.

Total Funds

$935,535

Other Funds

$400,000

Research Funds

$375,988

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$24,012

State Funds

$535,535

State General Funds

$535,535

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$563,721

$963,721

Reduce funds for personal services.

($28,186)

($28,186)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$535,535

$935,535

40.6. Forestry Research
Purpose: Conduct research about economically and environmentally sound forest resources management and to assist non-industrial forest landowners and natural resources professionals

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in complying with state and federal regulations.

Total Funds

$9,583,749

Other Funds

$6,950,426

Research Funds

$6,000,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$950,426

State Funds

$2,633,323

State General Funds

$2,633,323

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$2,743,045 $9,693,471

Reduce funds for personal services.

($109,722) ($109,722)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,633,323 $9,583,749

40.7. Georgia Radiation Therapy Center

Purpose: Provide care and treatment for cancer patients and to administer baccalaureate programs in Medical Dosimetry and Radiation Therapy.

Total Funds

$3,625,810

Other Funds

$3,625,810

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$3,625,810

40.8. Georgia Tech Research Institute

Purpose: Provide funding to laboratories and research centers affiliated with the Georgia Institute of Technology whose scientific, engineering, industrial, or policy research promotes economic development, health, and safety in Georgia.

Total Funds

$229,784,765

Other Funds

$223,917,958

Research Funds

$223,917,958

State Funds

$5,866,807

State General Funds

$5,866,807

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$6,111,257 $230,029,215

Reduce funds for personal services and operating expenses.

($244,450) ($244,450)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,866,807 $229,784,765

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40.9. Marine Institute

Purpose: Support research on coastal processes involving the unique ecosystems of the Georgia coastline and to provide access and facilities for graduate and undergraduate classes to conduct field research on the Georgia coast.

Total Funds

$1,236,027

Other Funds

$486,281

Agency Funds

$118,633

Research Funds

$367,648

State Funds

$749,746

State General Funds

$749,746

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$780,985 $1,267,266

Reduce funds for personal services.

($31,239)

($31,239)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$749,746 $1,236,027

40.10. Marine Resources Extension Center

Purpose: Fund outreach, education, and research to enhance coastal environmental and economic sustainability.

Total Funds

$2,563,733

Other Funds

$1,345,529

Agency Funds

$745,529

Research Funds

$600,000

State Funds

$1,218,204

State General Funds

$1,218,204

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$1,283,410 $2,628,939

Reduce funds for personal services.

($65,206)

($65,206)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,218,204 $2,563,733

40.11. Medical College of Georgia Hospital and Clinics

Purpose: Provide medical education and patient care, including ambulatory, trauma, cancer, neonatal intensive, and emergency and express care.

Total Funds

$30,441,017

State Funds

$30,441,017

State General Funds

$30,441,017

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$31,709,393 $31,709,393

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($1,268,376) ($1,268,376)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$30,441,017 $30,441,017

40.12. Public Libraries

Purpose: Award grants from the Public Library Fund, promote literacy, and provide library services that facilitate access to information for all Georgians regardless of geographic location or special needs.

Total Funds

$38,871,762

Other Funds

$5,222,400

Agency Funds

$5,222,400

State Funds

$33,649,362

State General Funds

$33,649,362

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$35,051,419 $40,273,819

Reduce funds for personal services and operating expenses.

($1,402,057) ($1,402,057)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$33,649,362 $38,871,762

40.13. Public Service/Special Funding Initiatives

Purpose: Fund leadership, service, and education initiatives that require funding beyond what is provided by formula.

Total Funds

$16,180,043

State Funds

$16,180,043

State General Funds

$16,180,043

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$16,854,211 $16,854,211

Reduce funds for personal services and operating expenses.

($674,168) ($674,168)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$16,180,043 $16,180,043

40.14. Regents Central Office Purpose: Provide administrative support to institutions of the University System of Georgia and

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to fund membership in the Southern Regional Education Board.

Total Funds

$5,783,997

State Funds

$5,783,997

State General Funds

$5,783,997

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$5,998,764 $5,998,764

Reduce funds to the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB).

$0

$0

Reduce funds for personal services and operating expenses.

($195,492) ($195,492)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($19,275)

($19,275)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,783,997 $5,783,997

40.15. Research Consortium

Purpose: Support research and development activities at Georgia's research universities, including the Georgia Research Alliance and other university-based initiatives with economic development missions and close ties to Georgia's strategic industries. The purpose of this appropriation is also to provide the Georgia Research Alliance funds to establish endowments in partnership with the private sector to recruit scientists to Georgia's research universities, provide seed grants to Georgia Research Alliance Eminent Scholars and their research colleagues, provide commercialization grants that launch new Georgia-based companies around university research, and provide seed investment capital to selected start-up companies.

Total Funds

$15,140,552

State Funds

$15,140,552

State General Funds

$15,140,552

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$16,740,062 $16,740,062

Reduce funds for personal services and operating expenses in the Advanced Communications program.

($289,134) ($289,134)

Reduce funds for operating expenses in the Georgia Research Alliance program.

($560,376) ($560,376)

Eliminate funds for the Georgia Research Alliance Eminent Scholar funded through tobacco settlement funds.

($750,000) ($750,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$15,140,552 $15,140,552

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40.16. Skidaway Institute of Oceanography

Purpose: Fund research and educational programs regarding marine and ocean science and aquatic environments.

Total Funds

$4,852,592

Other Funds

$3,550,000

Agency Funds

$900,000

Research Funds

$2,650,000

State Funds

$1,302,592

State General Funds

$1,302,592

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$1,374,592 $4,924,592

Reduce funds for personal services.

($72,000)

($72,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,302,592 $4,852,592

40.17. Teaching

Purpose: Provide funds to the Board of Regents for annual allocations to University System of Georgia institutions for student instruction and to establish and operate other initiatives that promote, support, or extend student learning.

Total Funds

$5,194,479,704

Other Funds

$3,597,731,160

Agency Funds

$2,021,418,897

Research Funds

$1,576,312,263

State Funds

$1,596,748,544

State General Funds

$1,596,748,544

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$1,698,668,785 $5,319,586,087

Reduce funds for personal services and operating expenses.

($101,920,030) ($101,920,030)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($211)

($211)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$0

$0

Reflect the loss of federal funds due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Total Funds: $23,186,142).

$0 ($23,186,142)

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Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,596,748,544 $5,194,479,704

40.18. Veterinary Medicine Experiment Station

Purpose: Coordinate and conduct research at the University of Georgia on animal disease problems of present and potential concern to Georgia's livestock and poultry industries and to provide training and education in disease research, surveillance, and intervention.

Total Funds

$2,653,432

State Funds

$2,653,432

State General Funds

$2,653,432

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$2,763,992 $2,763,992

Reduce funds for personal services and operating expenses.

($110,560) ($110,560)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,653,432 $2,653,432

40.19. Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital

Purpose: Provide clinical instruction for veterinary medicine students, support research that enhances the health and welfare of production and companion animals in Georgia, and address the shortage of veterinarians in Georgia and the nation.

Total Funds

$10,055,725

Other Funds

$9,621,951

Agency Funds

$9,621,951

State Funds

$433,774

State General Funds

$433,774

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$471,493 $10,093,444

Reduce funds for personal services.

($37,719)

($37,719)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$433,774 $10,055,725

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

40.20. Payments to Georgia Military College

Purpose: Provide quality basic education funding for grades six through twelve at Georgia Military College's Junior Military College and preparatory school.

Total Funds

$2,294,939

State Funds

$2,294,939

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State General Funds

$2,294,939

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$2,424,555 $2,424,555

Reduce funds for the Prep School ($98,194) and the Junior College ($47,279).

($145,473) ($145,473)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$15,857

$15,857

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,294,939 $2,294,939

40.21. Payments to Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission

Purpose: Create, produce, and distribute high quality programs and services that educate, inform, and entertain audiences and enrich the quality of their lives.

Total Funds

$13,467,718

Other Funds

$5,088

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$5,088

State Funds

$13,462,630

State General Funds

$13,462,630

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$14,125,833 $14,130,921

Eliminate 3 positions and reduce funds for operating expenses.

($560,832) ($560,832)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($105,041) ($105,041)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$2,670

$2,670

Amount appropriated in this Act

$13,462,630 $13,467,718

40.22. Payments to the Georgia Cancer Coalition

Purpose: Provide funds to the Cancer Coalition for ongoing research and prevention.

Total Funds

$9,652,634

State Funds

$9,652,634

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$9,652,634

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$10,354,093 $10,354,093

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Reduce funds for operating expenses. Reduce funds for tumor tissue banking. Reduce funds for Georgia CORE. Reduce funds for the Regional Cancer Coalitions. Reduce funds and delay recruitment of new Distinguished Cancer Clinicians and Scientists. Effective April 1st, eliminate the Chief Operating Officer position. Amount appropriated in this Act

($73,327) ($100,000)
($16,000) ($81,000)
($385,363)
($45,769) $9,652,634

($73,327) ($100,000) ($16,000) ($81,000)
($385,363)
($45,769) $9,652,634

Section 41: Revenue, Department of Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds
Agency Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Intra-State Government Transfers Other Intra-State Government Payments

$159,338,552 $1,461,901 $1,461,901 $33,590,639 $8,263,289 $25,327,350
$124,060,432 $123,910,432
$150,000 $225,580 $225,580

The Department is authorized, per OCGA 40-2-31, to retain $3.88 per license plate manufactured and issued. The Department is not authorized to retain the $1.00 county allocation from the manufacturing fee even if the Department directly issues the license plate.

41.1. Customer Service

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide assistance to customer inquiries about the administration of individual income tax, sales and use tax, withholding tax, corporate tax, motor fuel and motor carrier taxes, and all registration functions.

Total Funds

$13,204,387

Other Funds

$125,000

Agency Funds

$125,000

State Funds

$12,853,807

State General Funds

$12,853,807

Intra-State Government Transfers

$225,580

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$225,580

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$12,649,354 $12,999,934

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$130,501

$130,501

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($1,616)

($1,616)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$75,568

$75,568

Amount appropriated in this Act

$12,853,807 $13,204,387

41.2. Departmental Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to administer and enforce the tax laws of the State of Georgia and provide general support services to the operating programs of the Department of Revenue.

Total Funds

$8,039,040

Other Funds

$484,210

Agency Funds

$484,210

State Funds

$7,554,830

State General Funds

$7,554,830

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$7,439,330 $7,923,540

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$100,938

$100,938

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($860)

($860)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$15,422

$15,422

Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,554,830 $8,039,040

41.3. Forestland Protection Grants

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide reimbursement for preferential assessment of qualifying conservation use forestland to counties, municipalities, and school districts pursuant to O.C.G.A. 48-5A-2, the "Forestland Protection Act," created by HB 1211 and HB 1276 during the 2008 legislative session.

Total Funds

$10,584,551

State Funds

$10,584,551

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State General Funds

$10,584,551

41.4. Industry Regulation

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regulation of the distribution, sale, and consumption of alcoholic beverages and tobacco products; ensure all coin-operated amusement machines are properly licensed and decaled; and conduct checkpoints in areas where reports indicate the use of dyed fuels in on-road vehicles.

Total Funds

$6,563,971

Federal Funds and Grants

$187,422

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$187,422

Other Funds

$4,629,365

Agency Funds

$2,052,503

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$2,576,862

State Funds

$1,747,184

State General Funds

$1,597,184

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$150,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$3,161,086 $6,501,011

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$51,473

$51,473

Replace state funds with other funds from the Tobacco Stamp program.

($1,076,862)

$0

Replace state funds with other funds from licensing and regulating coin-operated amusement machines.

($400,000)

$0

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($578)

($578)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$12,065

$12,065

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,747,184 $6,563,971

41.5. Litigations and Investigations

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate fraudulent taxpayer and criminal activities involving Department efforts. Additionally, $677,000 is specifically appropriated for 6 Special Investigation Agents and 4 Fraud Detection Group Financial Analysts to enhance revenue collections.

Total Funds

$2,199,981

Federal Funds and Grants

$48,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$48,000

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State Funds

$2,151,981

State General Funds

$2,151,981

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$2,168,402 $2,168,402

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$27,467

$27,467

Reduce state funds and recognize federal funds from the Odometer Fraud Grant.

($48,000)

$0

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($242)

($242)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$4,354

$4,354

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,151,981 $2,199,981

41.6. Local Government Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist local tax officials with the administration of state tax laws and administer the unclaimed property unit.

Total Funds

$4,447,382

Other Funds

$2,246,702

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$2,246,702

State Funds

$2,200,680

State General Funds

$2,200,680

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$2,136,412 $4,383,114

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$41,850

$41,850

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$22,861

$22,861

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($443)

($443)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,200,680 $4,447,382

41.7. Local Tax Officials Retirement and FICA

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide state retirement benefits and employer share of FICA to local tax officials.

Total Funds

$17,405,957

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State Funds

$17,405,957

State General Funds

$17,405,957

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$1,000,000 $1,000,000

Provide funds for the Employees' Retirement System (ERS) for the liability on local tax officials' retirement benefits through FY 2011.

$16,405,957 $16,405,957

Amount appropriated in this Act

$17,405,957 $17,405,957

41.8. Motor Vehicle Registration and Titling

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to establish motor vehicle ownership by maintaining title and registration records and validate rebuilt vehicles for road-worthiness for new title issuance.

Total Funds

$16,115,382

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,226,479

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,226,479

Other Funds

$9,946,558

Agency Funds

$3,881,765

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$6,064,793

State Funds

$4,942,345

State General Funds

$4,942,345

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$4,690,777 $15,863,814

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$125,067

$125,067

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($1,592)

($1,592)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$128,093

$128,093

Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,942,345 $16,115,382

41.9. Revenue Processing

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that all tax payments are received, credited, and deposited according to sound business practices and the law, and to ensure that all tax returns are reviewed and recorded to accurately update taxpayer information.

Total Funds

$11,999,171

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State Funds

$11,999,171

State General Funds

$11,999,171

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$11,838,818 $11,838,818

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$98,980

$98,980

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($1,222)

($1,222)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$62,595

$62,595

Amount appropriated in this Act

$11,999,171 $11,999,171

41.10. Tax Compliance

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to audit tax accounts, ensure compliance, and collect on delinquent accounts.

Total Funds

$35,357,955

Other Funds

$15,630,689

Agency Funds

$1,191,696

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$14,438,993

State Funds

$19,727,266

State General Funds

$19,727,266

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$21,251,085 $34,828,875

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$361,754

$361,754

Replace state funds with other funds from Cost of Collection fee revenue.

($808,203)

$0

Replace state funds with other funds from a $25 increase in the FiFa administrative fee.

($525,000)

$0

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($3,948)

($3,948)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$171,274

$171,274

Replace state funds with other funds from a garnishment program to recoup delinquent personal income tax revenue.

($719,696)

$0

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Amount appropriated in this Act

$19,727,266 $35,357,955

41.11. Tax Compliance Auditors - Special Project

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to annualize funding added in 2010 (HB 947) for personnel and vehicles for tax compliance and to add funds for additional tax compliance officers and revenue agents.

Total Funds

$8,517,981

Other Funds

$128,115

Agency Funds

$128,115

State Funds

$8,389,866

State General Funds

$8,389,866

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$9,175,000 $9,175,000

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$68,040

$68,040

Reduce funds for personal services to reflect projected expenditures.

($733,119) ($733,119)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($740)

($740)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$8,800

$8,800

Recognize revenue from garnishment fees collected by the new auditors and agents.

($128,115)

$0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$8,389,866 $8,517,981

41.12. Tax Law and Policy

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to conduct all administrative appeals of tax assessments; draft regulations for taxes collected by the department; support the State Board of Equalization; and draft letter rulings and provide research and analysis related to all tax law and policy inquiries.

Total Funds

$1,829,416

Other Funds

$400,000

Agency Funds

$400,000

State Funds

$1,429,416

State General Funds

$1,429,416

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

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Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)
Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.
Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $1,399,864
$28,986
($160)
$726 $1,429,416

Total Funds $1,799,864
$28,986
($160)
$726 $1,829,416

41.13. Technology Support Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support the department in information technology and provide electronic filing services to taxpayers.

Total Funds

$23,073,378

State Funds

$23,073,378

State General Funds

$23,073,378

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$22,443,637 $22,443,637

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$225,257

$225,257

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($932)

($932)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$405,416

$405,416

Amount appropriated in this Act

$23,073,378 $23,073,378

Section 42: Secretary of State Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds
Records Center Storage Fee Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds

$33,537,449 $2,085,000 $2,085,000 $1,670,418
$435,771 $1,234,647 $29,782,031 $29,782,031

42.1. Archives and Records Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain the archives of the state; document

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and interpret the history of the Georgia State Capitol building; and assist State Agencies with adequately documenting their activities, administering their records management programs, scheduling their records, and transferring their non-current records to the State Records Center.

Total Funds

$5,076,295

Other Funds

$532,671

Records Center Storage Fee

$435,771

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$96,900

State Funds

$4,543,624

State General Funds

$4,543,624

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$4,643,588 $5,176,259

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$31,508

$31,508

Eliminate 3 vacant positions.

($66,195)

($66,195)

Replace state funds with other funds for operating expenses.

($48,000)

($48,000)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($54,347)

($54,347)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($7,092)

($7,092)

Provide funds for increased rental costs in accordance with the 1.5% annual escalation clause.

$44,162

$44,162

Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,543,624 $5,076,295

42.2. Corporations

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to accept and review filings made pursuant to statutes; to issue certifications of records on file; and to provide general information to the public on all filed entities.

Total Funds

$1,952,474

Other Funds

$739,512

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$739,512

State Funds

$1,212,962

State General Funds

$1,212,962

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$1,266,854 $2,006,366

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Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Eliminate 2 vacant positions.
Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.
Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$31,324 ($68,455)
($14,827)
($1,934) $1,212,962

$31,324 ($68,455)
($14,827)
($1,934) $1,952,474

42.3. Elections

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to administer all duties imposed upon the Secretary of State by providing all required filing and public information services, performing all certification and commissioning duties required by law and assisting candidates, local governments, and citizens in interpreting and complying with all election, voter registration and financial disclosure laws.

Total Funds

$6,976,744

Federal Funds and Grants

$2,085,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,085,000

Other Funds

$50,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$50,000

State Funds

$4,841,744

State General Funds

$4,841,744

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$4,889,561 $5,024,561

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$26,849

$26,849

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($57,226)

($57,226)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($7,466)

($7,466)

Eliminate 2 vacant ballot builder positions and utilize services provided under contract with Kennesaw State University.

($111,526) ($111,526)

Provide for a 5% state funds match to pull down remaining Help America Vote Act federal funds.

$101,552 $2,101,552

Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,841,744 $6,976,744

42.4. Office Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to the Office of

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Secretary of State and its attached agencies.

Total Funds

$5,639,064

Other Funds

$128,235

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$128,235

State Funds

$5,510,829

State General Funds

$5,510,829

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$6,008,295 $6,136,530

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$94,861

$94,861

Eliminate 7 vacant positions.

($446,833) ($446,833)

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($66,000)

($66,000)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($70,320)

($70,320)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($9,174)

($9,174)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,510,829 $5,639,064

42.5. Professional Licensing Boards

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public health and welfare by supporting all operations of Boards which license professions.

Total Funds

$6,887,843

Other Funds

$150,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$150,000

State Funds

$6,737,843

State General Funds

$6,737,843

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$6,993,419 $7,143,419

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$95,367

$95,367

Eliminate 7 vacant positions.

($218,415) ($218,415)

Eliminate the requirement for the Pharmacy Board state exam and utilize the national Pharmacy exam for licensing purposes.

$0

$0

Reduce board member per diem.

($40,000)

($40,000)

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Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.
Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.
Amount appropriated in this Act

($81,849)
($10,679) $6,737,843

($81,849)
($10,679) $6,887,843

42.6. Securities

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for the administration and enforcement of the Georgia Securities Act, the Georgia Charitable Solicitations Act, and the Georgia Cemetery Act. Functions under each act include registration, examinations, investigation, and administrative enforcement actions.

Total Funds

$786,797

Other Funds

$50,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$50,000

State Funds

$736,797

State General Funds

$736,797

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$1,048,116 $1,098,116

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$11,151

$11,151

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($12,267)

($12,267)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($1,600)

($1,600)

Eliminate 2 positions and realize savings from holding 4 positions vacant for 6 months.

($308,603) ($308,603)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$736,797

$786,797

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

42.7. Georgia Commission on the Holocaust

Purpose: Teach the lessons of the Holocaust to present and future generations of Georgians in order to create an awareness of the enormity of the crimes of prejudice and inhumanity.

Total Funds

$266,503

Other Funds

$20,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$20,000

State Funds

$246,503

State General Funds

$246,503

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$261,500

$281,500

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$5,861

$5,861

Reduce funds for part time staff.

($6,100)

($6,100)

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($14,758)

($14,758)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$246,503

$266,503

42.8. Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency

Purpose: Protect the health, safety, and welfare of the general public by providing an enforcement presence to oversee all laws and regulations pertaining to controlled substances and dangerous drugs.

Total Funds

$1,915,739

State Funds

$1,915,739

State General Funds

$1,915,739

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$2,097,674 $2,097,674

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$23,554

$23,554

Eliminate 2 vacant compliance investigator positions.

($157,415) ($157,415)

Reduce funds for motor vehicle purchases.

($42,000)

($42,000)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($2,871)

($2,871)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($3,203)

($3,203)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,915,739 $1,915,739

42.9. Real Estate Commission

Purpose: Administer the license law for real estate brokers and salespersons, and provide administrative support to the Georgia Real Estate Appraisers Board in their administration of the Real Estate Appraisal.

Total Funds

$2,932,946

State Funds

$2,932,946

State General Funds

$2,932,946

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$3,075,394 $3,075,394

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$39,200

$39,200

Eliminate positions vacated due to retirements and reduce the use of hourly employees.

($155,000) ($155,000)

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($8,000)

($8,000)

Reduce contractual services.

($14,626)

($14,626)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$674

$674

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($4,696)

($4,696)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,932,946 $2,932,946

42.10. State Ethics Commission

Purpose: Protect the integrity of the democratic process, and ensure compliance by candidates, public officials, non-candidate campaign committees, lobbyists, and vendors with Georgia's Campaign and Financial Disclosure requirements.

Total Funds

$1,103,044

State Funds

$1,103,044

State General Funds

$1,103,044

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$1,131,121 $1,131,121

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$17,311

$17,311

Defer hiring 1 software programmer and 1 database administrator.

($43,228)

($43,228)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($433)

($433)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($1,727)

($1,727)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,103,044 $1,103,044

Section 43: Soil and Water Conservation Commission Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants

$7,876,105 $2,009,248

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Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds
State General Funds Intra-State Government Transfers
Other Intra-State Government Payments

$2,009,248 $598,923 $598,923
$2,658,245 $2,658,245
$556,495 $556,495

43.1. Commission Administration

Purpose: Protect, conserve, and improve the soil and water resources of the State of Georgia.

Total Funds

$717,585

State Funds

$717,585

State General Funds

$717,585

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$710,670

$710,670

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$10,518

$10,518

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($758)

($758)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($2,845)

($2,845)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$717,585

$717,585

43.2. Conservation of Agricultural Water Supplies

Purpose: Conserve ground and surface water in Georgia by increasing the uniformity and efficiency of agricultural water irrigation systems, by installing meters on sites with permits for agricultural use to obtain data on agricultural water usage, and by administering the use of federal funds to construct and renovate agricultural water catchments.

Total Funds

$2,538,869

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,796,148

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,796,148

Other Funds

$511,686

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$511,686

State Funds

$231,035

State General Funds

$231,035

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

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Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)
Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Replace state funds with existing other funds in personal services.
Reduce funds for personal services to reflect projected expenditures.
Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.
Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $258,745 $2,601 ($4,185) ($23,756) ($124) ($2,246) $231,035

Total Funds $2,566,579
$2,601 ($4,185) ($23,756)
($124) ($2,246) $2,538,869

43.3. Conservation of Soil and Water Resources

Purpose: Conserve Georgia's rural and urban natural resources by providing grants to encourage the reduction of erosion and other non-point source pollution from agricultural lands, by providing technical assistance teaching best management practices on erosion and sedimentation control to landowners and local governments, by certifying erosion and sedimentation control personnel, and by reviewing and approving erosion and sedimentation control plans for soil and water conservation districts.

Total Funds

$2,253,208

Federal Funds and Grants

$213,100

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$213,100

Other Funds

$87,237

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$87,237

State Funds

$1,396,376

State General Funds

$1,396,376

Intra-State Government Transfers

$556,495

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$556,495

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$1,464,183 $2,321,015

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$21,378

$21,378

Replace state funds with existing other funds in personal services.

($79,431)

($79,431)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($469)

($469)

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Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.
Amount appropriated in this Act

($9,285) $1,396,376

($9,285) $2,253,208

43.4. U.S.D.A. Flood Control Watershed Structures

Purpose: Inspect, maintain and provide assistance to owners of USDA flood control structures so that they comply with the state Safe Dams Act.

Total Funds

$2,205,917

State Funds

$152,723

State General Funds

$152,723

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$152,397 $2,205,591

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$476

$476

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($150)

($150)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$152,723 $2,205,917

43.5. Water Resources and Land Use Planning

Purpose: Provide funds for planning and research on water management, erosion and sedimentation control.

Total Funds

$160,526

State Funds

$160,526

State General Funds

$160,526

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$188,848

$188,848

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$1,588

$1,588

Reduce contract funds for water-related studies.

($25,000)

($25,000)

Replace state funds with existing other funds for personal services.

($4,434)

($4,434)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($27)

($27)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($449)

($449)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$160,526

$160,526

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Section 44: Student Finance Commission, Georgia Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds
Lottery Funds State General Funds

$835,046,028 $520,653 $520,653 $750,000 $750,000
$833,775,375 $803,687,856
$30,087,519

44.1. Accel

Purpose: Allow students to pursue postsecondary study at approved public and private postsecondary institutions, while receiving dual high school and college credit for courses successfully completed.

Total Funds

$8,134,600

State Funds

$8,134,600

Lottery Funds

$8,134,600

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$5,764,625 $5,764,625

Increase funds for Accel to meet the projected need.

$2,369,975 $2,369,975

Amount appropriated in this Act

$8,134,600 $8,134,600

44.2. College Opportunity Grant

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to implement a needs-based grant to assist with the affordability of a college education. This grant is to be awarded as a supplement to other grants already available and in combination with other financial assistance, not to exceed the total cost of college attendance. The grant shall have a service component.

Total Funds

$15,000,000

State Funds

$15,000,000

Lottery Funds

$15,000,000

44.3. Engineer Scholarship

Purpose: Provide forgivable loans to Georgia residents who are engineering students at Mercer University (Macon campus) and retain those students as engineers in the state.

Total Funds

$620,000

State Funds

$620,000

Lottery Funds

$620,000

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$550,000

$550,000

Increase funds for the Engineer Scholarship to meet the projected need.

$70,000

$70,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$620,000

$620,000

44.4. Georgia Military College Scholarship

Purpose: Provide outstanding students with a full scholarship to attend Georgia Military College, thereby strengthening Georgia's National Guard with their membership.

Total Funds

$1,228,708

State Funds

$1,228,708

Lottery Funds

$1,228,708

44.5. HERO Scholarship

Purpose: Provide educational grant assistance to members of the Georgia National Guard and U.S. Military Reservists who served in combat zones and the spouses and children of such members.

Total Funds

$800,000

State Funds

$800,000

State General Funds

$800,000

44.6. Hope Administration

Purpose: Provide scholarships that reward students with financial assistance in degree, diploma, and certificate programs at eligible Georgia public and private colleges and universities, and public technical colleges.

Total Funds

$6,965,514

State Funds

$6,965,514

Lottery Funds

$6,965,514

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$6,985,800 $7,765,112

Remove Workforce Investment Act (WIA) funds (Other Funds: ($779,312))

$0 ($779,312)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($20,286)

($20,286)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$6,965,514 $6,965,514

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44.7. HOPE GED

Purpose: Award a $500 voucher once to each student receiving a general educational development (GED) diploma awarded by the Technical College System of Georgia.

Total Funds

$2,899,033

State Funds

$2,899,033

Lottery Funds

$2,899,033

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$2,573,864 $2,573,864

Increase funds for HOPE GED to meet the projected need.

$325,169

$325,169

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,899,033 $2,899,033

44.8. HOPE Grant

Purpose: Provide grants to students seeking a diploma or certificate at a public postsecondary institution.

Total Funds

$220,407,829

State Funds

$220,407,829

Lottery Funds

$220,407,829

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$206,318,361 $206,318,361

Increase funds for HOPE Grant to meet the projected need.

$14,089,468 $14,089,468

Amount appropriated in this Act

$220,407,829 $220,407,829

44.9. HOPE Scholarships - Private Schools

Purpose: Provide merit scholarships to students seeking an associate or baccalaureate degree at an eligible private postsecondary institution.

Total Funds

$54,663,937

State Funds

$54,663,937

Lottery Funds

$54,663,937

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$59,332,133 $59,332,133

Reduce funds for HOPE Scholarships - Private Schools to meet the projected need.

($4,668,196) ($4,668,196)

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Amount appropriated in this Act

$54,663,937 $54,663,937

44.10. HOPE Scholarships - Public Schools

Purpose: Provide merit scholarships to students seeking an associate or baccalaureate degree at an eligible public postsecondary institution.

Total Funds

$493,461,474

State Funds

$493,461,474

Lottery Funds

$493,461,474

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$474,575,353 $474,575,353

Increase funds for HOPE Scholarships - Public Schools to meet the projected need.

$18,886,121 $18,886,121

Amount appropriated in this Act

$493,461,474 $493,461,474

44.11. Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership Program (LEAP)

Purpose: Provide educational grant assistance to residents of Georgia who demonstrate substantial financial need to attend eligible postsecondary institutions in Georgia.

Total Funds

$1,487,410

Federal Funds and Grants

$520,653

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$520,653

State Funds

$966,757

State General Funds

$966,757

44.12. North Georgia Military Scholarship Grants

Purpose: Provide outstanding students with a full scholarship to attend North Georgia College and State University, thereby strengthening Georgia's Army National Guard with their membership.

Total Funds

$1,352,800

State Funds

$1,352,800

State General Funds

$1,352,800

44.13. North Georgia ROTC Grants

Purpose: Provide Georgia residents with non-repayable financial assistance to attend North Georgia College and State University and to participate in the Reserve Officers Training Corps program.

Total Funds

$802,479

State Funds

$802,479

State General Funds

$802,479

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44.14. Public Safety Memorial Grant

Purpose: Provide educational grant assistance to children of Georgia law enforcement officers, fire fighters, Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs), correctional officers, and prison guards who were permanently disabled or killed in the line of duty, to attend a public postsecondary institution in Georgia.

Total Funds

$306,761

State Funds

$306,761

Lottery Funds

$306,761

44.15. Tuition Equalization Grants

Purpose: Promote the private segment of higher education in Georgia by providing nonrepayable grant aid to Georgia residents who attend eligible private postsecondary institutions.

Total Funds

$26,222,661

Other Funds

$750,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$750,000

State Funds

$25,472,661

State General Funds

$25,472,661

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$28,146,791 $28,146,791

Reduce funds for the Tuition Equalization Grant to meet the projected need.

($1,924,130) ($1,924,130)

Replace state general funds with deferred revenue for the Tuition Equalization Grant program (Other Funds: $750,000).

($750,000)

$0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$25,472,661 $26,222,661

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

44.16. Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission

Purpose: Authorize private postsecondary schools in Georgia; provide transcripts for students who attended schools that closed; and resolve complaints.

Total Funds

$692,822

State Funds

$692,822

State General Funds

$692,822

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$688,007

$688,007

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Reduce funds for personal services. Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium. Amount appropriated in this Act

($27,296)
$142
$31,969 $692,822

($27,296)
$142
$31,969 $692,822

Section 45: Teachers' Retirement System Total Funds State Funds
State General Funds Intra-State Government Transfers
Retirement Payments

$29,373,949 $850,000 $850,000
$28,523,949 $28,523,949

It is the intent of the General Assembly that the employer contribution rate for the Teachers' Retirement System shall not exceed 10.28% for State Fiscal Year 2011.

45.1. Local/Floor COLA

Purpose: Provide retirees from local retirement systems a minimum allowance upon retirement (Floor) and a post-retirement benefit adjustment (COLA) whenever such adjustment is granted to teachers who retired under TRS.

Total Funds

$850,000

State Funds

$850,000

State General Funds

$850,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$965,000

$965,000

Reduce funds due to the declining population of retired teachers who qualify for this benefit.

($115,000) ($115,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$850,000

$850,000

45.2. System Administration

Purpose: Provide all services to active members, including: service purchases, refunds, retirement counseling, and new retirement processing.

Total Funds

$28,523,949

Intra-State Government Transfers

$28,523,949

Retirement Payments

$28,523,949

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

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Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948) Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium. Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds Total Funds $0 $28,473,881

$0

$50,068

$0 $28,523,949

Section 46: Technical College System of Georgia Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds
Agency Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds Intra-State Government Transfers Other Intra-State Government Payments

$671,365,586 $67,909,000 $67,909,000 $281,960,000 $281,863,230
$96,770 $311,525,586 $311,525,586
$2,960,000 $2,960,000

46.1. Adult Literacy

Purpose: Develop Georgia's workforce by providing adult learners in Georgia with basic reading, writing, computation, speaking, and listening skills.

Total Funds

$34,084,056

Federal Funds and Grants

$16,860,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$16,860,000

Other Funds

$4,250,000

Agency Funds

$4,250,000

State Funds

$12,963,056

State General Funds

$12,963,056

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$13,363,654 $34,484,654

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$127,442

$127,442

Reduce funds for personal services.

($534,546) ($534,546)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$6,506

$6,506

Amount appropriated in this Act

$12,963,056 $34,084,056

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46.2. Departmental Administration

Purpose: Provide statewide administrative services to support the state workforce development efforts undertaken by the department through its associated programs and institutions.

Total Funds

$11,839,461

Federal Funds and Grants

$2,650,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,650,000

Other Funds

$1,330,000

Agency Funds

$1,330,000

State Funds

$7,749,461

State General Funds

$7,749,461

Intra-State Government Transfers

$110,000

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$110,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$7,943,826 $12,033,826

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$135,460

$135,460

Reduce funds for personal services.

($313,593) ($313,593)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($17,415)

($17,415)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$1,183

$1,183

Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,749,461 $11,839,461

46.3. Quick Start and Customized Services

Purpose: Promote job creation and retention by developing and delivering customized workforce training for Georgia businesses during start-up, expansion, or when they make capital investments in new technology, processes, or product lines in order to remain competitive in the global marketplace.

Total Funds

$23,735,654

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,200,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,200,000

Other Funds

$9,630,000

Agency Funds

$9,630,000

State Funds

$12,905,654

State General Funds

$12,905,654

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

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Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948) Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees. Reduce funds for personal services. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium. Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds Total Funds $13,307,770 $24,137,770

$128,421 ($532,311)

$128,421 ($532,311)

$1,774 $12,905,654

$1,774 $23,735,654

46.4. Technical Education

Purpose: Provide for workforce development through certificate, diploma, and degree programs in technical education and continuing education programs for adult learners, and to encourage both youth and adult learners to acquire post-secondary education or training to increase their competitiveness in the workplace.

Total Funds

$601,706,415

Federal Funds and Grants

$47,199,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$47,199,000

Other Funds

$266,750,000

Agency Funds

$266,653,230

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$96,770

State Funds

$277,907,415

State General Funds

$277,907,415

Intra-State Government Transfers

$2,850,000

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$2,850,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$285,295,151 $609,094,151

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$4,149,705 $4,149,705

Reduce funds for personal services.

($11,226,268) ($11,226,268)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($311,173) ($311,173)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$0

$0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$277,907,415 $601,706,415

Section 47: Transportation, Department of Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants

$1,877,092,037 $1,196,841,192

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Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds Agency Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds Motor Fuel Funds State General Funds Intra-State Government Transfers Other Intra-State Government Payments

$1,143,629,823 $53,211,369 $5,730,658 $5,724,308 $6,350
$673,759,954 $667,249,195
$6,510,759 $760,233 $760,233

It is the intent of this General Assembly that the following provisions apply: a.) In order to meet the requirements for projects on the Interstate System, the Office of Planning and Budget is hereby authorized and directed to give advanced budgetary authorization for letting and execution of Interstate Highway Contracts not to exceed the amount of Motor Fuel Tax Revenues actually paid into the Office of the State Treasurer, attached agency of the Department of Administrative Services. b.) Programs financed by Motor Fuel Tax Funds may be adjusted for additional appropriation or balances brought forward from previous years with prior approval by the Office of Planning and Budget. c.) Interstate rehabilitation funds may be used for four-laning and passing lanes. Funds appropriated for system resurfacing, four-laning and passing lanes may be used to match additional Federal aid. d.) The Fiscal Officers of the State are hereby directed as of July 1st of each fiscal year to determine the collection of Motor Fuel Tax in the immediately preceding year less refunds, rebates and collection costs and enter this amount as being the appropriation payable in lieu of the Motor Fuel Tax Funds appropriated in this Bill, in the event such collections, less refunds, rebates and collection costs, exceed such Motor Fuel Tax Appropriation. e.) Functions financed with General Fund appropriations shall be accounted for separately and shall be in addition to appropriations of Motor Fuel Tax revenues required under Article III, Section IX, Paragraph VI, Subsection (b) of the State Constitution. f.) Bus rental income may be retained to operate, maintain and upgrade department-owned buses. g.) No State Funds or proceeds of General Obligation Debt shall be utilized for the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, rehabilitation or improvement of any commuter rail passenger facilities unless otherwise specifically appropriated thereby herein.

47.1. Airport Aid

Purpose: Support safe and accessible air transportation infrastructure by inspecting and licensing public airports, providing planning assistance to local airports, maintaining the Statewide Aviation System Plan, and awarding grants to local airports for maintenance and improvement projects.

Total Funds

$23,830,901

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Federal Funds and Grants

$21,887,002

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$21,887,002

Other Funds

$6,350

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$6,350

State Funds

$1,937,549

State General Funds

$1,937,549

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$2,081,947 $8,588,297

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$5,602

$5,602

Reduce contract funds for project administration.

($300,000) ($300,000)

Increase federal funds to reflect projected revenue from grant awards ($15,387,002).

$0 $15,387,002

Provide additional state general funds to match federal funds for airport aid projects.

$150,000

$150,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,937,549 $23,830,901

47.2. Data Collection, Compliance and Reporting

Purpose: Collect and disseminate crash, accident, road, and traffic data in accordance with state and federal law in order to provide current and accurate information for planning and public awareness needs.

Total Funds

$11,137,288

Federal Funds and Grants

$8,270,257

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction

$8,270,257

Other Funds

$62,257

Agency Funds

$62,257

State Funds

$2,804,774

Motor Fuel Funds

$2,804,774

47.3. Departmental Administration

Purpose: Plan, construct, maintain, and improve the state's roads and bridges; provide planning and financial support for other modes of transportation such as mass transit, airports, railroads and waterways.

Total Funds

$62,821,793

Federal Funds and Grants

$10,839,823

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction

$10,839,823

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Other Funds State Funds

Agency Funds Motor Fuel Funds

$898,970 $898,970 $51,083,000 $51,083,000

47.4. Local Road Assistance

Purpose: Provide technical and financial assistance to local governments for construction, maintenance, and resurfacing of local roads and bridges.

Total Funds

$69,830,871

Federal Funds and Grants

$32,758,670

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction

$32,758,670

State Funds

$36,476,968

Motor Fuel Funds

$36,476,968

Intra-State Government Transfers

$595,233

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$595,233

47.5. Local Road Assistance - Special Project 3

Purpose: Provide funding for Capital Outlay grants to local governments for road and bridge resurfacing projects through the State Funded Construction - Local Road Assistance Program.

Total Funds

$96,347,303

State Funds

$96,347,303

Motor Fuel Funds

$96,347,303

47.6. Payments to State Road and Tollway Authority

Purpose: Fund debt service payments on non-general obligation bonds and other finance instruments for transportation projects statewide and to capitalize the Community Improvement District Congestion Relief Fund.

Total Funds

$91,051,946

State Funds

$91,051,946

Motor Fuel Funds

$91,051,946

47.7. Planning

Purpose: Develop the state transportation improvement program and the state wide strategic transportation plan, and coordinate transportation policies, planning, and programs related to design, construction, maintenance, operations, and financing of transportation.

Total Funds

$18,439,878

Federal Funds and Grants

$14,683,804

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction

$14,683,804

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State Funds

Motor Fuel Funds

$3,756,074 $3,756,074

47.8. Ports and Waterways

Purpose: Maintain the navigability of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway and Georgia's deep water ports by providing easements, rights-of-way, and land for upland disposal areas for dredging and by providing funds to maintain dikes in upland disposal areas.

Total Funds

$689,622

State Funds

$689,622

State General Funds

$689,622

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$685,812

$685,812

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$3,810

$3,810

Amount appropriated in this Act

$689,622

$689,622

47.9. Rail

Purpose: Oversee the development, construction, financing, and operation of passenger and freight rail service for the state.

Total Funds

$250,469

Other Funds

$88,239

Agency Funds

$88,239

State Funds

$162,230

State General Funds

$162,230

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$106,233

$194,472

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$997

$997

Transfer funds for freight rail planning from the Transit program to the Rail program.

$55,000

$55,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$162,230

$250,469

47.10. State Highway System Construction and Improvement
Purpose: Improve and expand the state's transportation infrastructure by planning for and selecting road and bridge projects, acquiring rights-of-way, completing engineering and project impact analyses, procuring and monitoring construction contracts, and certifying completed

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projects.

Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction State Funds Motor Fuel Funds Intra-State Government Transfers Other Intra-State Government Payments

$89,415,632 $64,892,990
$64,892,990 $24,357,642 $24,357,642
$165,000 $165,000

47.11. State Highway System Construction and Improvement - Special Project

Purpose: Provide funding for Capital Outlay road construction and enhancement projects on local and state road systems.

Total Funds

$1,001,198,631

Federal Funds and Grants

$823,408,900

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction

$823,408,900

State Funds

$177,789,731

Motor Fuel Funds

$177,789,731

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$185,791,214 $1,009,200,114

Reduce funds for capital outlay projects.

($8,001,483) ($8,001,483)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$177,789,731 $1,001,198,631

47.12. State Highway System Maintenance

Purpose: Ensure a safe and adequately maintained state transportation system by inspecting roads and bridges, cataloguing road and bridge conditions and maintenance needs, and providing routine maintenance for state road and bridges. The purpose of this appropriation is also to maintain landscaping on road easements and rights-of-way through planting, litter control, vegetation removal, and grants to local governments, to provide for emergency operations on state routes, and to maintain state rest areas and welcome centers.

Total Funds

$163,315,354

Federal Funds and Grants

$24,886,452

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction

$24,886,452

Other Funds

$642,602

Agency Funds

$642,602

State Funds

$137,786,300

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Motor Fuel Funds

$137,786,300

47.13. State Highway System Maintenance - Special Project Purpose: Provide funding for Capital Outlay for maintenance projects.
Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction State Funds Motor Fuel Funds

$154,372,981 $128,218,385
$128,218,385 $26,154,596 $26,154,596

47.14. State Highway System Operations

Purpose: Ensure a safe and efficient transportation system statewide by conducting traffic engineering studies for traffic safety planning, permitting for activity on or adjacent to state roads, providing motorist assistance and traffic information through the Highway Emergency Response Operators (HERO) program and Intelligent Transportation System, and conducting inspections, repairs, and installations of traffic signals.

Total Funds

$59,337,643

Federal Funds and Grants

$35,670,542

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction

$35,670,542

Other Funds

$4,026,240

Agency Funds

$4,026,240

State Funds

$19,640,861

Motor Fuel Funds

$19,640,861

47.15. Transit

Purpose: Preserve and enhance the state's urban and rural public transit programs by providing financial and technical assistance to Georgia's transit systems.

Total Funds

$35,051,725

Federal Funds and Grants

$31,324,367

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$31,324,367

Other Funds

$6,000

Agency Funds

$6,000

State Funds

$3,721,358

State General Funds

$3,721,358

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$3,987,821 $23,993,821

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Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce grant funds to large urbanized area transit systems that receive direct federal funding.
Transfer funds for freight rail planning from the Transit program to the Rail program.
Reduce funds for operating expenses.
Increase federal funds to reflect projected revenue from grant awards ($11,324,367).
Utilize other funds for master developer for the downtown multi-modal passenger terminal.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$60,374

$60,374

($177,889) ($177,889)

($55,000) ($93,948)

($55,000) ($93,948)

$0 $11,324,367

$0

$0

$3,721,358 $35,051,725

Section 48: Veterans Service, Department of Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified State Funds
State General Funds

$40,418,404 $19,336,624 $19,336,624 $21,081,780 $21,081,780

48.1. Administration

Purpose: Coordinate, manage and supervise all aspects of department operations to include financial, public information, personnel, accounting, purchasing, supply, mail, records management, and information technology.

Total Funds

$1,218,724

State Funds

$1,218,724

State General Funds

$1,218,724

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$1,258,779 $1,258,938

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$21,271

$21,271

Reduce other funds not realized.

$0

($159)

Reduce funds for personal services.

($52,239)

($52,239)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($4,576)

($4,576)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($4,511)

($4,511)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,218,724 $1,218,724

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48.2. Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery

Purpose: Provide for the interment of eligible Georgia veterans who served faithfully and honorably in the military service of our country.

Total Funds

$565,776

Federal Funds and Grants

$35,700

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$35,700

State Funds

$530,076

State General Funds

$530,076

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$542,833

$578,533

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$11,615

$11,615

Reduce funds for personal services.

($23,217)

($23,217)

Provide for an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($551)

($551)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses for the Georgia Technology Authority.

($604)

($604)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$530,076

$565,776

48.3. Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home - Augusta

Purpose: Provide skilled nursing care to aged and infirmed Georgia Veterans and serve as a teaching facility for the Medical College of Georgia.

Total Funds

$11,621,933

Federal Funds and Grants

$6,300,266

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$6,300,266

State Funds

$5,321,667

State General Funds

$5,321,667

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$5,575,228 $11,621,933

Replace state funds with increased federal per diem (Total Funds: $0).

($253,561)

$0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,321,667 $11,621,933

48.4. Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home - Milledgeville

Purpose: Provide skilled nursing care to aged and infirmed Georgia war veterans.

Total Funds

$17,422,413

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Federal Funds and Grants

$8,396,718

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$8,396,718

State Funds

$9,025,695

State General Funds

$9,025,695

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$8,513,134 $16,660,831

Replace state funds with increased federal per diem (Total Funds: $0).

($249,021)

$0

Provide funds for a one-time cost settlement.

$761,582

$761,582

Amount appropriated in this Act

$9,025,695 $17,422,413

48.5. Veterans Benefits

Purpose: Serve Georgia's veterans, their dependents and survivors in all matters pertaining to veterans benefits by informing the veterans and their families about veterans benefits, and directly assisting and advising them in securing the benefits to which they are entitled.

Total Funds

$9,589,558

Federal Funds and Grants

$4,603,940

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$4,603,940

State Funds

$4,985,618

State General Funds

$4,985,618

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$5,292,706 $9,916,146

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$87,666

$87,666

Reduce funds for personal services.

($384,459) ($384,459)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses for the Georgia Technology Authority.

($4,392)

($4,392)

Provide for an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($5,903)

($5,903)

Reduce funds for personal services.

$0

($19,500)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,985,618 $9,589,558

Section 49: Workers' Compensation, State Board of Total Funds Other Funds
Agency Funds

$21,722,892 $523,832 $523,832

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State Funds State General Funds

$21,199,060 $21,199,060

49.1. Administer the Workers' Compensation Laws

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide exclusive remedy for resolution of disputes in the Georgia Workers' Compensation law.

Total Funds

$11,146,960

Other Funds

$458,353

Agency Funds

$458,353

State Funds

$10,688,607

State General Funds

$10,688,607

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$10,492,368 $10,950,721

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$203,070

$203,070

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($6,831)

($6,831)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$10,688,607 $11,146,960

49.2. Board Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide superior access to the Georgia Workers' Compensation program for injured workers and employers in a manner that is sensitive, responsive, and effective.

Total Funds

$10,575,932

Other Funds

$65,479

Agency Funds

$65,479

State Funds

$10,510,453

State General Funds

$10,510,453

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$10,483,154 $10,548,633

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$36,142

$36,142

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($1,976)

($1,976)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($6,867)

($6,867)

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Amount appropriated in this Act

$10,510,453 $10,575,932

Section 50: General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified State Funds
Motor Fuel Funds State General Funds

$1,168,205,881 $3,725,644 $3,725,644
$1,164,480,237 $185,438,322 $979,041,915

50.1. GO Bonds Issued

Total Funds

$1,073,236,563

Federal Funds and Grants

$3,725,644

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$3,725,644

State Funds

$1,069,510,919

Motor Fuel Funds

$167,998,322

State General Funds

$901,512,597

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$1,072,281,729 $1,072,281,729

Reflect federal subsidy payment for interest on issued bonds (Total Funds: $3,725,644).

$0 $3,725,644

Reduce funds.

$0

$0

Repeal the authorization of $3,000,000 in 5-year bonds from FY 2010 for the University System of Georgia, Georgia Research Alliance science equipment.

($697,800) ($697,800)

Repeal the authorization of $1,000,000 in 20-year bonds from FY 2011 for the Department of Community Health for major repairs and renovations.

($87,200)

($87,200)

Repeal the authorization of $550,000 in 5-year bonds from FY 2010 for the Technical College System of Georgia for equipment for new construction.

($127,930) ($127,930)

Repeal the authorization of $3,700,000 in 20-year bonds from FY 2010 for the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority to construct Park and Ride lots.

($335,960) ($335,960)

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Repeal the authorization of $11,600,000 in 10-year bonds from FY 2010 for the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority to purchase buses for the Xpress service.
Amount appropriated in this Act

($1,521,920) ($1,521,920) $1,069,510,919 $1,073,236,563

50.2. GO Bonds New Total Funds State Funds

Motor Fuel Funds State General Funds

$94,969,318 $94,969,318 $17,440,000 $77,529,318

Bond Financing Appropriated:
[Bond # 1] From State General Funds, $3,876,476 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems through the State Board of Education (Department of Education) through the issuance of not more than $44,455,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 2] From State General Funds, $1,326,748 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems through the State Board of Education (Department of Education) through the issuance of not more than $15,215,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 3] From State General Funds, $3,701,640 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems through the State Board of Education (Department of Education) through the issuance of not more than $42,450,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 4] From State General Funds, $407,224 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems through the State Board of Education (Department of Education) through the issuance of not more than $4,670,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 5] From State General Funds, $2,093,400 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems through the State Board of Education (Department of Education) through the issuance of not more than $9,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 6] From State General Funds, $6,560,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems through the State Board of Education (Department of Education) through the issuance of not more than $50,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of one hundred and twenty months.

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[Bond # 7] From State General Funds, $1,302,560 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Education by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $5,600,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 8] From State General Funds, $348,900 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 9] From State General Funds, $348,900 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 10] From State General Funds, $1,628,200 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $7,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 11] From State General Funds, $828,056 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $3,560,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 12] From State General Funds, $574,522 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,470,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 13] From State General Funds, $709,430 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or

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improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $3,050,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 14] From State General Funds, $465,200 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 15] From State General Funds, $69,780 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $300,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 16] From State General Funds, $436,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $5,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 17] From State General Funds, $148,864 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $640,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 18] From State General Funds, $418,680 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,800,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 19] From State General Funds, $5,232,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $60,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of

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which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 20] From State General Funds, $232,600 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 21] From State General Funds, $1,791,020 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $7,700,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 22] From State General Funds, $302,380 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,300,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 23] From State General Funds, $174,400 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 24] From State General Funds, $414,200 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $4,750,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 25] From State General Funds, $409,840 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $4,700,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 26] From State General Funds, $566,800 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia

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by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $6,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 27] From State General Funds, $651,280 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,800,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 28] From State General Funds, $610,400 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $7,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 29] From State General Funds, $950,480 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $10,900,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 30] From State General Funds, $302,380 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,300,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 31] From State General Funds, $1,308,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $15,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 32] From State General Funds, $327,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not

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more than $3,750,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 33] From State General Funds, $139,520 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,600,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 34] From State General Funds, $514,480 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $5,900,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 35] From State General Funds, $174,400 is specifically appropriated to the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia to provide public library facilities by grant to the governing board of the LaFayette-Walker Public Library, for that library, through the issuance of not more than $2,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 36] From State General Funds, $132,108 is specifically appropriated to the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia to provide public library facilities by grant to the governing board of the Madison County Library, for that library, through the issuance of not more than $1,515,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 37] From State General Funds, $1,977,100 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $8,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 38] From State General Funds, $1,744,500 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $7,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 39] From State General Funds, $872,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $10,000,000

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in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 40] From State General Funds, $575,520 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $6,600,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 41] From State General Funds, $148,240 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,700,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 42] From State General Funds, $116,300 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 43] From State General Funds, $776,080 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $8,900,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 44] From State General Funds, $784,800 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $9,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 45] From State General Funds, $201,199 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $865,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.

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[Bond # 46] From State General Funds, $346,184 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $3,970,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 47] From State General Funds, $56,987 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $245,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 48] From State General Funds, $1,000,180 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $4,300,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 49] From State General Funds, $87,200 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Community Health by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 50] From State General Funds, $883,880 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Community Health by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $3,800,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 51] From State General Funds, $26,160 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Veterans Service by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $300,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 52] From State General Funds, $46,520 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Veterans Service by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters,

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property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $200,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 53] From State General Funds, $1,046,400 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Corrections by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $12,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 54] From State General Funds, $348,800 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Corrections by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $4,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 55] From State General Funds, $654,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Corrections by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $7,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 56] From State General Funds, $95,120 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Corrections by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $725,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of one hundred and twenty months.
[Bond # 57] From State General Funds, $175,613 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Corrections by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $755,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 58] From State General Funds, $547,616 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Defense by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $6,280,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess

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of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 59] From State General Funds, $174,450 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Defense by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $750,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 60] From State General Funds, $232,600 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Bureau of Investigation by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 61] From State General Funds, $930,400 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Bureau of Investigation by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $4,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 62] From State General Funds, $261,675 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Bureau of Investigation by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,125,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 63] From State General Funds, $900,162 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Juvenile Justice by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $3,870,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 64] From State General Funds, $615,632 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Juvenile Justice by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $7,060,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 65] From State General Funds, $224,104 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Juvenile Justice by means of the

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acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,570,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 66] From State General Funds, $10,467 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Juvenile Justice by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $45,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 67] From State General Funds, $22,097 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Juvenile Justice by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $95,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 68] From State General Funds, $13,956 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Juvenile Justice by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $60,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 69] From State General Funds, $261,600 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Public Safety by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $3,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 70] From State General Funds, $523,350 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Public Safety by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,250,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 71] From State General Funds, $553,588 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Public Safety by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,380,000 in principal

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amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 72] From State General Funds, $465,200 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the State Accounting Office by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 73] From State General Funds, $872,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Economic Development by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $10,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 74] From State General Funds, $1,437,468 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Forestry Commission by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $6,180,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 75] From State General Funds, $88,072 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Forestry Commission by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,010,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 76] From State General Funds, $415,191 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Natural Resources by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,785,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 77] From State General Funds, $964,127 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Natural Resources by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $4,145,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.

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[Bond # 78] From State General Funds, $479,600 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Natural Resources by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $5,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 79] From State General Funds, $741,200 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Natural Resources by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $8,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 80] From State General Funds, $2,180,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Natural Resources by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $25,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 81] From State General Funds, $174,400 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Natural Resources by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 82] From State General Funds, $3,140,100 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Revenue by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $13,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 83] From State General Funds, $186,080 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Revenue by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $800,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 84] From State General Funds, $436,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Soil and Water Conservation Commission by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land,

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waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $5,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 85] From State General Funds, $130,800 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Agriculture by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 86] From State General Funds, $1,656,800 is specifically appropriated for the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority for the purposes of financing loans to local government and local government entities for water or sewerage facilities or systems, through the issuance of not more than $19,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 87] From State General Funds, $654,000 is specifically appropriated for the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority for the purposes of financing loans to local government and local government entities for water or sewerage facilities or systems, through the issuance of not more than $7,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 88] From State General Funds, $654,000 is specifically appropriated for the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority for the purposes of financing loans to local government and local government entities for water or sewerage facilities or systems, through the issuance of not more than $7,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 89] From State General Funds, $5,967,532 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Ports Authority by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $68,435,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 90] From State Motor Fuel Funds, $17,440,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Transportation by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $200,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 91] From State General Funds, $130,800 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Transportation by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,500,000

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in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 92] From State General Funds, $43,600 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Transportation by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

Section 51: General Obligation Bonds Repealed, Revised, or Reinstated The following paragraph of Section 49 of the General Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2008 -2009 (Ga. L. 2008, Volume One, Book Two Appendix, commencing at p. 1 of 229, 223, Act No. 705, 2008 Regular Session, H.B. 990), as carried forward in Section 49 of the Supplementary Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2008-2009 (Ga. L. 2009, Volume One, Book Two Appendix, commencing at p. 1 of 170, 167, Act No. 2, 2009 General Session, H.B. 118), and which amended reads as follows, is hereby repealed in its entirety:
[Bond # 92] From State General Funds, $231,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Natural Resources, by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
The following paragraph of Section 50 of the General Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2009-2010 (Ga. L. 2009, Volume One, Book Two Appendix, commencing at p. 1 of 330, 319, Act No. 345, 2009 Regular Session, H.B. 119) is hereby repealed in its entirety:
From State General Funds, $32,688 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Veterans Services by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $360,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.
The following paragraph of Section 50 of the General Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2009-2010 (Ga. L. 2009, Volume One, Book Two Appendix, commencing at p. 1 of 330, 319, Act No. 345, 2009 Regular Session, H.B. 119) is hereby repealed in its entirety:
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construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $315,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.
The following paragraph of Section 50 of the General Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2009-2010 (Ga. L. 2009, Volume One, Book Two Appendix, commencing at p. 1 of 330, 318, Act No. 345, 2009 Regular Session, H.B. 119) is hereby repealed in its entirety:
From State General Funds, $32,688 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Human Services by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $360,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.
The following paragraph of Section 50 of the General Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2009-2010 (Ga. L. 2009, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 330, 323, Act No. 345, 2009 Regular Session, H.B. 119) as carried forward in Section 50 of the Supplementary Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2009-2010 (Ga. L. 2010, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 242, 236, Act. No. 352, 2010 Regular Session, H.B. 947), and which amended read as follows, is hereby repealed in its entirety:
[BOND 397.634] From State General Funds, $697,800 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $3,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 60 months.
Because there is no further need to issue debt under the authorizing appropriation identified below, after issuance under the authorization of $20,415,000 in general obligation debt and the deposit of $4,478,529 from the appropriation into the general obligation debt sinking fund as required by the highest annual debt service (see State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2009F, issued November 24, 2009, and State of Georgia General Obligation Bond Series 2010B, issued October 27, 2010), the remaining balance of $127,930, presently available to support an issue of up to $550,000 in additional principal amount, in the authorizing appropriation is hereby repealed:
That certain paragraph of Section 50 of the General Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2009-2010 (Ga. L. 2009, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 330, 323, Act No. 345, 2009 Regular Session, H.B. 119) as carried forward in Section 50 of the Supplementary Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2009-2010 (Ga. L. 2010, Volume One, Book Two,

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commencing at p. 1 of 242, 323, Act No. 352, 2010 Regular Session, H.B. 947), and which as amended reads as follows: [BOND 397.661] From State General Funds, $4,876,459 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $20,965,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 60 months.
The following paragraph of Section 50 of the General Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2009-2010 (Ga. L. 2009, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 330, 315, Act No. 345, 2009 Regular Session, H.B. 119) as carried forward in Section 50 of the Supplementary Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2009-2010 (Ga. L. 2010, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 242, 231-232, Act. No. 352, 2010 Regular Session, H.B. 947), and which amended read as follows, is hereby repealed in its entirety:
[BOND 397.222] From State General Funds, $335,960 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Transportation by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $3,700,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.
The following paragraph of Section 50 of the General Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2009-2010 (Ga. L. 2009, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 330, 315, Act No. 345, 2009 Regular Session, H.B. 119) as carried forward in Section 50 of the Supplementary Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2009-2010 (Ga. L. 2010, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 242, 231, Act. No. 352, 2010 Regular Session, H.B. 947), and which amended read as follows, is hereby repealed in its entirety:
[BOND 397.221] From State General Funds, $1,521,920 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Transportation by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $11,600,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 120 months.
The following paragraph of Section 50 of the General Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2010-2011 (Ga. L. 2010, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 164, 158, Act No. 684, 2010 Regular Session, H.B. 948) is hereby repealed in its entirety:
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acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
Section 52: Refunds 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 53: Leases In accordance with the requirements of Article IX, Section VI, Paragraph Ia 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 existing lease contracts 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. If for any reason any of the sums herein provided under any other provision of this Act are insufficient 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.
Section 54: Budgetary Control and Interpretation The appropriations of State Funds in this Act consist of the amount stated, for each line at the lowest level of detail, associated with the statement of Program Name and Program Purpose. The appropriations of Federal Funds and Other Funds in this Act consist of the amount stated at the highest or summary level of detail associated with the statement of Program Name and Program Purpose, and the lower levels of detail are for information only. In the preceding sentence, "Federal Funds" means any federal funding source, whether specifically identified or not specifically identified; "Other Funds" means all other fund sources except State Funds and Federal Funds, including in Other Funds without limitation all Intra-State Government Transfers. Regardless of placement on the page, both the highest or summary level of detail and the lower detail of appropriations of Intra-State Government Transfers will be deemed lower levels of detail of Other Funds, and the highest or summary amount will be deemed added to the highest or summary amount of the appropriation of Other Funds for the program.
Program Names appear as underlined captions, and Program Purpose appears immediately below as italicized text. Text within a box is not an appropriation and is for information only. The lowest level of detail for authorizations for general obligation debt in Section 50 are the authorizing paragraphs.

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Section 55: Flex Notwithstanding any other statement of purpose, the purpose of each appropriation of federal funds or other funds shall be the stated purpose or any other lawful purpose consistent with the fund source and the general law powers of the budget unit.
In the preceding sentence, "Federal Funds" means any federal funding source, whether specifically identified or not specifically identified; "Other Funds" means all other fund sources except State Funds or Federal Funds, including without limitation, Intra-State Government Transfers. This paragraph does not permit an agency to include within its flex the appropriations for an agency attached to it for administrative purposes.

Section 56: Effective Date
This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval.

Section 57: Repeal Conflicting Laws 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 77 designating Representative O'Neal of the 146th as Chairman thereof.

The Speaker called the House to order.

The Committee of the Whole arose and through its Chairman reported HB 77 back to the House with the recommendation that the same Do Pass, by the Appropriations Committee substitute.

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:

N Abdul-Salaam N Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton

Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill N Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston N Howard Y Huckaby E Hudson

Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris N Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J

Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C N Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M

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N Beasley-Teague N Bell E Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway N Brooks N Bruce Y Bryant N Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter E Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman E Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper N Crawford

Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J N Evans Y Floyd N Fludd N Franklin N Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner E Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard Y Heckstall

Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs E James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson N Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser N Kendrick E Kidd E Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

N Neal, Y Y Nix
Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak N Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey N Randall N Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders E Scott, M N Scott, S Y Setzler Y Shaw

Y Stephens, R N Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D
Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley N Thomas N Tinubu
VACANT VACANT Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon N Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A N Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 136, nays 29.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

Representative Oliver of the 83rd 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 a mechanical malfunction, the vote of Representative Hugley of the 133rd was not recorded on the preceding roll call. She wished to be recorded as voting "nay" thereon.

Representative England of the 108th asked unanimous consent that HB 77 be immediately transmitted to the Senate.

It was so ordered.

The following Resolutions of the House were read and referred to the Committee on Rules:

HR 254. By Representatives Jordan of the 77th, James of the 135th and Stephens of the 161st:

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A RESOLUTION commending Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., and the Georgia District Chapters and inviting the Georgia District Director and representatives of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 255. By Representatives Taylor of the 79th, Jacobs of the 80th, Wilkinson of the 52nd, Harrell of the 106th, Riley of the 50th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending Reverend Monsignor R. Donald Kiernan on the occasion of his retirement and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 256. By Representatives Abdul-Salaam of the 74th, Heckstall of the 62nd, Neal of the 75th and Scott of the 76th:
A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Irma J. Monroe and inviting her to be recognized by the House of Representatives in honor of Women's History Month; and for other purposes.
HR 257. By Representatives Abdul-Salaam of the 74th, Heckstall of the 62nd, Neal of the 75th and Scott of the 76th:
A RESOLUTION commending Commissioner Virginia Burton Gray and inviting her to be recognized by the House of Representatives in honor of Women's History Month; and for other purposes.
HR 258. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Bryant of the 160th, Purcell of the 159th, Stephens of the 161st, Gordon of the 162nd and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the members of the St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee on the upcoming occasion of the 2011 St. Patrick's Day Parade in Savannah, Georgia, and inviting the committee members to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 259. By Representatives Dukes of the 150th and Fullerton of the 151st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Shirley Sherrod and inviting her to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 260. By Representatives Gardner of the 57th, Oliver of the 83rd, Abrams of the 84th, Ashe of the 56th, Dobbs of the 53rd and others:

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A RESOLUTION Commending the Fuqua Center for Late-Life Depression at Emory University, the Atlanta Housing Authority, the Atlanta Area Agency on Aging/Atlanta Regional Commission, the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, the J.B. Fuqua Foundation, and the Jesse Parker Williams Foundation and inviting their representatives to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 249. By Representative Manning of the 32nd:
A RESOLUTION commending Leadership Cobb; and for other purposes.
HR 261. By Representative Harden of the 28th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 10, 2011, as Toccoa-Stephens County's Fireworks Over Toccoa Day; and for other purposes.
HR 262. By Representatives Dukes of the 150th, Fullerton of the 151st, Brooks of the 63rd, Williams of the 89th, Heard of the 114th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Shirley Sherrod; and for other purposes.
HR 263. By Representatives Dobbs of the 53rd, Abrams of the 84th, Ashe of the 56th, Gardner of the 57th, Manning of the 32nd and others:
Recognizing February 15, 2011, as Girl Scout Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 264. By Representatives Burns of the 157th, England of the 108th, Meadows of the 5th, Roberts of the 154th, McCall of the 30th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending the National FFA Organization and recognizing February 22, 2011, as FFA Day at the state capitol and February 19 through 26, 2011, as National FFA Week; and for other purposes.
HR 265. By Representatives Riley of the 50th, Geisinger of the 48th, Willard of the 49th, Jones of the 46th, Wilkinson of the 52nd and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Northview High School Chamber Orchestra; and for other purposes.

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HR 266. By Representatives Wilkinson of the 52nd, Willard of the 49th, Ehrhart of the 36th and Geisinger of the 48th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Robert Bryan Struble; and for other purposes.
HR 267. By Representatives O`Neal of the 146th, Coleman of the 97th, Talton of the 145th and Carter of the 175th:
A RESOLUTION commending the Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE) and recognizing February 22, 2011, as "PAGE Day on Capitol Hill"; and for other purposes.
HR 268. By Representatives Talton of the 145th, O`Neal of the 146th and Harden of the 147th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Molly Laughlin; and for other purposes.
HR 269. By Representative Sheldon of the 105th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Tiny Miss Dacula 2010 Cayse Ray; and for other purposes.
HR 270. By Representative Sheldon of the 105th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Little Miss Dacula 2010 Chatam Dunn; and for other purposes.
HR 271. By Representative Sheldon of the 105th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Junior Miss Dacula 2010 Hannah Puckett; and for other purposes.
HR 272. By Representative Sheldon of the 105th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Petite Miss Dacula 2010 Taylor Allen; and for other purposes.
HR 273. By Representatives Dukes of the 150th, Rynders of the 152nd and Hanner of the 148th:
A RESOLUTION commending Special Agent in Charge Kim B. Baker; and for other purposes.

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HR 274. By Representatives Morgan of the 39th, Evans of the 40th, Wilkerson of the 33rd, Johnson of the 37th and Manning of the 32nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Marjorie Seon on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.
HR 275. By Representatives Powell of the 171st, Houston of the 170th, Rynders of the 152nd, Hanner of the 148th, Greene of the 149th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Annette Bowling on her outstanding community service; and for other purposes.
HR 276. By Representatives Morgan of the 39th, Cooper of the 41st, Manning of the 32nd, Coleman of the 97th and Benfield of the 85th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing October as RSV Awareness Month; and for other purposes.
HR 277. By Representatives Parent of the 81st, Mosby of the 90th, Taylor of the 79th, Tinubu of the 60th, Holcomb of the 82nd and others:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Honorable Ray Jenkins; and for other purposes.
HR 278. By Representatives Beasley-Teague of the 65th, Kendrick of the 94th, Dawkins-Haigler of the 93rd, Stephenson of the 92nd and Brooks of the 63rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending KIDDS Dance Project; and for other purposes.
HR 279. By Representatives Parent of the 81st, Evans of the 40th, Morgan of the 39th, Kendrick of the 94th, Taylor of the 79th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Wednesday February 16, 2011, as Lupus Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 280. By Representative Ralston of the 7th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Delta Air Lines on its 70th anniversary as the hometown airline of Atlanta; and for other purposes.

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HR 281. By Representative Fludd of the 66th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Phyllis Stephens; and for other purposes.
HR 282. By Representatives Murphy of the 120th, Howard of the 121st, Frazier of the 123rd and Smith of the 122nd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Harry Steine; and for other purposes.
HR 283. By Representative Lane of the 167th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Darien Telephone Company on the occasion of its 100th anniversary; and for other purposes.
HR 284. By Representatives Lindsey of the 54th, Jones of the 46th, O`Neal of the 146th, Sheldon of the 105th, Abrams of the 84th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Atlanta Apartment Association; and for other purposes.
HR 285. By Representatives Morris of the 155th, Meadows of the 5th, England of the 108th, Benton of the 31st, Bearden of the 68th and others:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. David Willard Ralston; and for other purposes.
Representative O'Neal of the 146th moved that the House do now adjourn until 10:00 o'clock, A.M., Tuesday, February 15, 2011, and the motion prevailed.
Pursuant to the adjournment Resolution previously adopted by the House and Senate, the Speaker announced the House adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, A.M., Tuesday, February 15, 2011.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Fourteenth Legislative Day

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:

Abrams Allison Amerson Anderson Ashe Atwood Austin Baker Battles Bearden E Beasley-Teague Bell Benfield Benton Black Braddock Brockway Brooks Bruce Buckner Carter E Casas Channell Cheokas Clark, J Clark, V Collins Cooke Coomer Cooper Davis Dawkins-Haigler Dempsey

Dickerson Dickson Dobbs Drenner Dudgeon E Dukes Dutton Ehrhart England Epps, C Epps, J Evans Franklin Frazier Fullerton Gardner Geisinger Golick Gordon Greene Hamilton E Harbin Harden, B Harden, M Harrell Hatchett Hatfield Heard Heckstall E Hembree E Henson Hill Holcomb

Holmes Holt Horne Houston Howard Huckaby E Hudson Hugley Jackson E Jacobs E James Jasperse Jerguson Johnson Jones, J E Jones, S Jordan Kaiser Kendrick Kidd Knight Lane Lindsey Long Maddox, B Maddox, G Marin Martin Maxwell Mayo McBrayer McCall

McKillip Meadows Mills Mitchell Morgan Morris Mosby Murphy Neal, J Neal, Y Nix E Oliver O'Neal Pak Parent Parrish Parsons Peake Powell, A Powell, J Pruett Purcell Ramsey Randall Reece Rice Riley Roberts Rogers Rynders E Scott, M Scott, S

Setzler Shaw Sheldon Sims, B Smith, E Smith, K Smith, L Smith, R Smyre Spencer Stephens, M Stephens, R E Stephenson Talton Tankersley Taylor, R Taylor, T Teasley Thomas Walker Watson Welch Weldon Wilkerson Wilkinson Willard Williams, A Williams, E Williams, R Williamson Yates Ralston, Speaker

The following members were off the floor of the House when the roll was called:

Representatives Bryant of the 160th, Burns of the 157th, Byrd of the 20th, Crawford of the 16th, Fludd of the 66th, Lucas of the 139th, Manning of the 32nd, Sims of the 169th, Smith of the 168th, and Tinubu of the 60th.

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They wished to be recorded as present.
Due to a mechanical malfunction, Representatives Coleman of the 97th, Hanner of the 148th, and Taylor of the 173rd were not recorded on the attendance roll call. They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Dr. Foley Beach, Holy Cross Anglican Church, Loganville, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Davis of the 109th, Chairman of the Committee on Information and Audits, reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day had been read and found to be correct.
By unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.
3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.
4. Reports of Standing Committees.
5. Third reading and passage of Local uncontested Bills.
6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 241. By Representatives Kidd of the 141st, Baker of the 78th and Greene of the 149th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 26-2-22 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prohibited acts regarding standards, labeling, and adulteration of food, so as to prohibit labeling seafood as fresh

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under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.
HB 242. By Representatives Coomer of the 14th, Jacobs of the 80th, Atwood of the 179th, Weldon of the 3rd, Allison of the 8th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to verdict and judgment, so as to provide a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to define certain terms; to provide that no court, administrative agency, or other tribunal shall enforce a foreign law if doing so would violate a right guaranteed by the Constitution of this state or of the United States; to provide for construction; to provide for null contracts; to provide for findings of fact and conclusion of law; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 243. By Representatives Kidd of the 141st, Baker of the 78th and Greene of the 149th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 26-2-22 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prohibited acts regarding standards, labeling, and adulteration of food, so as to prohibit labeling any food as fresh under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.
HB 244. By Representative Greene of the 149th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reincorporating the City of Arlington in the County of Calhoun and Early, State of Georgia, approved April 10, 1971 (Ga. L. 1971, p. 3885), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 16, 2007 (Ga. L. 2007, p. 3622), so as to provide for duties of the mayor; to provide for administrative departments and officers thereof; to provide for appointment, qualifications, and compensation of a city manager; to provide for powers and duties of the city manager; to prohibit certain council interference with administration; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.

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HB 245. By Representatives Kidd of the 141st, Battles of the 15th, Greene of the 149th, Mills of the 25th, Carter of the 175th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to contract of suretyship, so as to provide that the surety or cosigner of a loan is entitled to notice of a default by the principal; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 246. By Representatives Johnson of the 37th, Yates of the 73rd, Black of the 174th, Thomas of the 100th, Evans of the 40th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to retirement and pensions, so as to provide that no employee of the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia or the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia shall receive an increase in compensation in any calendar year in excess of 50 percent of his or her salary; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.
HB 247. By Representatives Neal of the 1st, Bearden of the 68th, Talton of the 145th, Parrish of the 156th, Howard of the 121st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 11 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to emergency medical services personnel, so as to authorize the Department of Community Health to require fingerprinting and criminal background investigations of all applicants for licensure and currently licensed emergency medical services personnel; to provide definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.
HB 248. By Representatives Neal of the 1st, Golick of the 34th, Meadows of the 5th, Battles of the 15th and Walker of the 107th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance generally, so as to provide that a health care sharing ministry which enters into a health care cost sharing

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arrangement with its participants shall not be considered an insurance company, health maintenance organization, or health benefit plan of any class, kind, or character and shall not be subject to any laws related to such; to provide a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.
HB 249. By Representatives Sims of the 119th and Cooper of the 41st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relating to health, so as to provide for information on pertussis disease by hospitals to parents of newborn infants; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
HB 250. By Representatives Weldon of the 3rd, Maxwell of the 17th, Benton of the 31st, Epps of the 140th, Greene of the 149th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 23 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Judicial Retirement System, so as to provide that a member who rejected survivor's benefits may elect such benefits by paying the actuarial cost; to provide for a revised survivor's benefit option for persons who become members on or after July 1, 2012; to provide for options; to provide for the event of death or divorce; to provide for the death of an active member; to provide for the payment of the remainder of a member's accumulated contributions; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.
HR 252. By Representatives Kidd of the 141st, Reece of the 11th and Buckner of the 130th:
A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Adult Mental Health and Disability Facilities; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.

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HR 253. By Representatives Randall of the 138th, Lucas of the 139th, Epps of the 140th, Peake of the 137th and Jordan of the 77th:

A RESOLUTION honoring the life and service of SGT Rodney Maxwell Davis and dedicating an interchange in his honor; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

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

HB 208 HB 210 HB 212 HB 214 HB 216 HB 218 HB 220 HB 222 HB 224 HB 226 HB 228 HB 230 HB 232 HB 234 HB 236 HB 238 HB 240 HR 250

HB 209 HB 211 HB 213 HB 215 HB 217 HB 219 HB 221 HB 223 HB 225 HB 227 HB 229 HB 231 HB 233 HB 235 HB 237 HB 239 HR 248 HR 251

Representative Coleman of the 97th District, Chairman of the Committee on Education, submitted the following report:

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

HB 130 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Coleman of the 97th
Chairman

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Representative Walker of the 107th District, Chairman of the Committee on Higher Education, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Higher Education has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
HB 60 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Walker of the 107th
Chairman
Representative Willard of the 49th District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Judiciary has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
HB 30 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Willard of the 49th
Chairman
The following Resolutions of the House, referred to the House Rules Subcommittee on Invites, were reported by the Committee on Rules with the following recommendations:
HR 244 Do Pass HR 246 Do Pass
The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:
HOUSE RULES CALENDAR TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2011
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

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The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 14th Legislative Day as enumerated below:

DEBATE CALENDAR

Open Rule

HB 46

Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act; enact (Judy-Jacobs80th)

Modified Open Rule

None

Modified Structured Rule

None

Structured Rule

None

Bills and Resolutions on this calendar may be called in any order the Speaker desires.

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Meadows of the 5th
Chairman

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

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate:

SB 16. By Senator Golden of the 8th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend and supersede the laws pertaining to the governing authority of Lowndes County; to provide for a Board of Commissioners of Lowndes County; to provide for the powers and composition of the board of commissioners; to provide for election districts,

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qualifications, terms of office, and filling of vacancies of commissioners; to provide for meetings and quorum; to provide for the responsibilities of the chairperson; to provide for a vice chairperson and the vice chairperson's responsibilities; to provide for submission pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for severability and effective dates; to provide for the repeal of existing enabling legislation; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 30. By Senators Hamrick of the 30th and Crosby of the 13th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 32 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for municipal courts, so as to require municipal court judges to be attorneys; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the Committees:

SB 16. By Senator Golden of the 8th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend and supersede the laws pertaining to the governing authority of Lowndes County; to provide for a Board of Commissioners of Lowndes County; to provide for the powers and composition of the board of commissioners; to provide for election districts, qualifications, terms of office, and filling of vacancies of commissioners; to provide for meetings and quorum; to provide for the responsibilities of the chairperson; to provide for a vice chairperson and the vice chairperson's responsibilities; to provide for submission pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for severability and effective dates; to provide for the repeal of existing enabling legislation; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.

SB 30.

By Senators Hamrick of the 30th and Crosby of the 13th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 32 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for municipal courts, so as to require municipal court judges to be attorneys; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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Pursuant to HR 263, the House Recognized February 15, 2011, as Girl Scout Day at the state capitol.
The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Collins of the 27th, Kidd of the 141st, Hudson of the 124th, Epps of the 140th, Peake of the 137th, Hugley of the 133rd, Williams of the 89th, Marin of the 96th, Fludd of the 66th, Buckner of the 130th, Smyre of the 132nd, and Dickerson of the 95th.
Pursuant to HR 246, the House recognized and commended the band Widespread Panic and invited them to be recognized by the House of Representatives.
The following Resolutions of the House, favorably reported by the Committee on Rules, were read and adopted:
HR 244. By Representatives O`Neal of the 146th, Talton of the 145th and Abrams of the 84th:
A RESOLUTION commending the Honorable Larry Walker and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 246. By Representatives Heard of the 114th, McKillip of the 115th, Kaiser of the 59th, Parent of the 81st, Benfield of the 85th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the band Widespread Panic and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the House was taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 46. By Representatives Jacobs of the 80th, Lindsey of the 54th, Oliver of the 83rd, Willard of the 49th, Lane of the 167th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 10 of Title 24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to securing attendance of witnesses and production and preservation of evidence, so as to repeal the "Uniform Foreign Depositions Act" and to replace such Act with the "Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act"; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for issuance and service of subpoenas; to provide for depositions and production and inspection of documents and

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tangible evidence; to provide for protective orders; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; 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:

E Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway
Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickson Y Dobbs
Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon E Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd E Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton
Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard Y Heckstall

E Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson E Jacobs E James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J E Jones, S
Jordan Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y McBrayer Y McCall
McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J
Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders Y Scott, M Y Scott, S Y Setzler Y Shaw

Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu
VACANT VACANT Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 161, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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Due to a mechanical malfunction, the vote of Representative Hanner of the 148th was not recorded on the preceding roll call. He wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon.
Representatives Kaiser of the 59th and Pruett of the 144th 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 following Resolution of the House was read and referred to the Committee on Rules:
HR 286. By Representative Baker of the 78th:
A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Charles "Chuck" Ware and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 287. By Representatives Shaw of the 176th, Carter of the 175th, Black of the 174th, Roberts of the 154th, Powell of the 171st and others:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of James Eunice; and for other purposes.
HR 288. By Representative Talton of the 145th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Fellowship Bible Baptist Church; and for other purposes.
HR 289. By Representative Neal of the 1st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lance Christopher Underwood; and for other purposes.
HR 290. By Representative McBrayer of the 153rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Gene Fandel; and for other purposes.
HR 291. By Representatives Bearden of the 68th and Powell of the 171st:
A RESOLUTION commending police chiefs and other heads of law enforcement agencies in this state and observing a day of recognition in their honor; and for other purposes.

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Representative Coleman of the 97th moved that the following Bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Ways & Means and recommitted to the Committee on Education:
HB 202. By Representatives Coleman of the 97th, Maxwell of the 17th, Kaiser of the 59th, Amerson of the 9th, Austin of the 10th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 11 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to powers of local boards with respect to public school property and facilities, and Part 2 of Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the sales tax for educational purposes, so as to enact the "Traffic Operations and School Safety Act of 2011"; to authorize the use of educational funds for roadway improvements; to require a planning and construction guide relating to site accessibility and traffic flow for school construction; to define the term "capital outlay projects for educational purposes" with respect to the sales tax for educational purposes; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The motion prevailed.
Representative Jasperse of the 12th moved that the following Bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Governmental Affairs and recommitted to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs:
HB 223. By Representatives Jasperse of the 12th, England of the 108th, McCall of the 30th and Roberts of the 154th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 8-2-25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state-wide application of minimum standard building codes, codes requiring adoption by municipality or county, adoption of more stringent requirements by local governments, and adoption of standards for which state code does not exist, so as to provide an exemption for certain farm buildings or structures; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The motion prevailed.
By order of the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the House was withdrawn from the General Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Judiciary:
HB 24. By Representatives Willard of the 49th, Lindsey of the 54th, Weldon of the 3rd, Dobbs of the 53rd, Jacobs of the 80th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated so as to substantially revise, supersede, and modernize provisions relating to evidence; to provide for legislative findings; to amend Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to move provisions relating to DNA analysis of persons convicted of certain crimes from Title 24 to Title 35; to change provisions relating to foreign language interpreters and interpreters for the hearing impaired; to amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated so as to conform provisions to the new Title 24 and correct cross-references; to provide for effective dates and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Representative O'Neal of the 146th moved that the House do now adjourn until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning, and the motion prevailed.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Fifteenth Legislative Day

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:

E Abdul-Salaam Abrams Allison Amerson Anderson Ashe Atwood Austin Baker Battles Bearden
E Beasley-Teague Bell Benton Black Braddock Brockway Brooks Bryant Buckner Burns Byrd Carter Channell Cheokas Clark, J Clark, V Coleman Collins Cooke Coomer

Cooper Crawford Davis Dawkins-Haigler Dempsey Dickerson Dickson Drenner Dudgeon E Dukes Dutton Ehrhart England Epps, J Evans Floyd Franklin Frazier Fullerton Geisinger Golick Gordon Greene Hamilton Hanner Harden, B Harrell Hatchett Heard E Hembree E Henson

Hill Holcomb Holmes Holt Horne Houston Howard Huckaby Hugley Jackson E Jacobs E James Jasperse Jerguson Johnson Jones, J Jones, S Kendrick Kidd Knight Lane Lindsey Long Maddox, B Maddox, G Manning Marin Martin Maxwell Mayo McBrayer

McCall McKillip Meadows Mills Mitchell Morgan Morris Mosby Murphy Neal, J Neal, Y Nix O'Neal Pak Parent Parrish E Parsons Peake Powell, J Pruett Purcell Ramsey Reece Rice Riley Roberts Rogers Rynders E Scott, M Scott, S Setzler

Shaw Sims, B Sims, C Smith, E Smith, K Smith, L Smith, R Smith, T Spencer Stephens, M Stephens, R E Stephenson Talton Tankersley Taylor, D Taylor, T Teasley E Thomas Tinubu E Watson Welch Weldon Wilkerson Wilkinson Willard Williams, A Williams, E Williamson Yates Ralston, Speaker

The following members were off the floor of the House when the roll was called:

Representatives Bruce of the 64th, Casas of the 103rd, Dobbs of the 53rd, Dollar of the 45th, Epps of the 128th, Fludd of the 66th, Gardner of the 57th, Harden of the 28th, Hatfield of the 177th, Hudson of the 124th, Jordan of the 77th, Kaiser of the 59th, Lucas of the 139th, Powell of the 29th, Randall of the 138th, Sheldon of the 105th, Smyre of the 132nd, Taylor of the 55th, Walker of the 107th, and Williams of the 4th.

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They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Reverend Cail Pressey, Hawhammock Baptist Church, Swainsboro, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Davis of the 109th, Chairman of the Committee on Information and Audits, 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.
Pursuant to HR 52, the House commended Dalton Benjamin Richards and invited him to be recognized by the House of Representatives.
Pursuant to HR 99, the House recognized and commended Mr. Daniel Hamilton Magill.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolution of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 251. By Representatives Benton of the 31st and McCall of the 30th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the creation of one or more community improvement districts in Jackson County; to provide for a short

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title; to provide for the purposes of the said districts; to provide for definitions; to provide for boards to administer said districts; to provide for appointment or election of members of said boards; to provide for taxes, fees, and assessments; to provide for the boundaries of said districts; to provide for construction; to provide that Chapter 5 of Title 10 of the O.C.G.A., the "Georgia Securities Act of 1973" shall not apply to the offer, sale, or issuance of the boards' bonds, notes, or other obligations; to provide that no notice, proceeding, publication, or referendum shall be required; to provide for dissolutions; to provide the procedures connected with all of the foregoing; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 252. By Representatives Powell of the 29th, Rice of the 51st, Harden of the 28th, Austin of the 10th and Battles of the 15th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend provisions of the Official Code of Georgia relating to the transportation of hazardous materials; to amend Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to offenses against public order and safety, so as to change a cross-reference; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 17 of the O.C.G.A., relating to bonds and recognizances, so as to add violations for which cash bonds can be accepted in lieu of bail and proceedings for failure to appear; to amend Chapter 1 of Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding motor vehicles and traffic, so as to designate the existing provisions as Article 1; to enact a new Article 2, the "Transportation of Hazardous Materials Act," so as to provide procedures for the safe transportation of hazardous materials within this state; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 253. By Representatives Collins of the 27th, Bearden of the 68th, Powell of the 171st, Cheokas of the 134th, Carter of the 175th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Public Safety, so as to allow the commissioner of public safety, with the approval of the Board of Public Safety, to sell or trade surplus motor vehicles and use the proceeds of the sale or trade toward the purchase of new motor vehicles; to modify provisions relating to use of retired unmarked pursuit cars for training; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

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HB 254. By Representatives Parsons of the 42nd, Bearden of the 68th, Rice of the 51st, Evans of the 40th, Sheldon of the 105th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-6-163 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the duty of the driver of a vehicle meeting or overtaking a school bus and reporting of violations, so as to define certain terms; to provide that such Code section may be enforced by means of video images; to provide a civil penalty; to provide for notice and procedures; to provide for a rebuttable presumption; to provide for a transfer of funds; to provide for an exemption from recording provisions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 255. By Representatives Fludd of the 66th, Stephens of the 164th, Harbin of the 118th and Mosby of the 90th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to employment security, so as to provide for a self-employment assistance program; to provide a short title; to provide definitions; to establish the maximum allowable amount of weekly self-employment assistance; to determine eligibility; to limit the number of individuals receiving a self-employment assistance allowance; to provide for a self-employment assistance allowance to be charged or assessed to an employer's account; to provide for appeal of nonacceptance into a selfemployment assistance program; to provide for reports by the Commissioner of Labor; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industrial Relations.
HB 256. By Representatives Willard of the 49th, Martin of the 47th, Abrams of the 84th, Taylor of the 79th, Riley of the 50th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the emergency telephone number 9-1-1 system, so as to provide for the comprehensive regulation of 9-1-1 charges on prepaid wireless services; to provide for imposition, collection, and distribution of such charges; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for powers, duties, and authority of counties, municipalities, and the state revenue commissioner; to repeal certain provisions relating to prepaid wireless service; to provide for

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related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Energy, Utilities & Telecommunications.
HB 257. By Representatives Morgan of the 39th, Lindsey of the 54th, Casas of the 103rd, Evans of the 40th, Dobbs of the 53rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 7 of Article 17 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to termination, suspension, nonrenewal, demotion, or reprimand of teachers and other school personnel, so as to provide for reduction in force policies; to provide for performance as the primary factor; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
HB 258. By Representatives Houston of the 170th, Neal of the 1st, Oliver of the 83rd, Cooper of the 41st, Meadows of the 5th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mental health, so as to extend certain requirements of a peace officer to a member of the mobile crisis response team relating to emergency admissions of persons who are mentally ill; to authorize a licensed professional counselor to perform certain acts which physicians, psychologists, and others are authorized to perform regarding emergency examinations of persons who are mentally ill or alcoholic or drug dependent; to define certain terms; to require a clinical social worker or licensed professional counselor to secure certification to perform certain acts from the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
HB 259. By Representatives Geisinger of the 48th, Rice of the 51st, Oliver of the 83rd, Lindsey of the 54th, Taylor of the 55th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 40 and 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating, respectively, to motor vehicles and revenue and taxation, so as to provide for the comprehensive revision of taxation of motor vehicles; to change certain provisions regarding tag agents; to provide for state and local title fees; to provide for definitions; to provide for

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continuation of tag, revalidation, and registration fees; to provide for distribution of such state and local title fees; to exclude certain vehicles from certain fees; to change certain provisions regarding classification of motor vehicles as a separate class of property for ad valorem tax purposes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 260. By Representatives Powell of the 29th, McCall of the 30th and Powell of the 171st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Community Affairs, so as to repeal the definition of a "qualified local government"; to provide that comprehensive planning by local governments shall be optional; to eliminate reviews of developments of regional impact; to provide that the department shall provide assistance in planning to local governments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 261. By Representatives Atwood of the 179th, Wilkinson of the 52nd, Lindsey of the 54th, Jerguson of the 22nd, Brockway of the 101st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 50-18-72 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to when public disclosure of public records is not required and disclosure of exempting legal authority, so as to provide an exemption for certain public records from disclosure; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 262. By Representatives Bearden of the 68th, Willard of the 49th and Powell of the 171st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, so as to add an additional 1 percent qualifying fee for judicial candidates for the purpose of funding the Judicial Qualifications Commission; to provide for the establishment, collection, and remitting of such fees; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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HB 263. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Parsons of the 42nd, Sims of the 169th and Manning of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health care facilities, so as to provide for certain requirements relating to surgical technologists; to provide for definitions; to provide minimum requirements relating to education and experience; to prohibit a health care facility from employing a surgical technologist who does not meet requirements; to provide continuing education requirements; to provide for exceptions; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for enforcement; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
HB 265. By Representatives Neal of the 1st, Ralston of the 7th, Abrams of the 84th, Willard of the 49th, Golick of the 34th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia General Assembly, so as to create the 2011 Special Council on Criminal Justice Reform for Georgians and the Special Joint Committee on Georgia Criminal Justice Reform; to provide for related matters; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for an automatic repeal; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HR 292. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Bryant of the 160th, Watson of the 163rd, Stephens of the 161st and Purcell of the 159th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Anne O. Mueller on her outstanding public service and dedicating a bridge in her honor; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House and Senate were read the second time:

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HB 241 HB 243 HB 245 HB 247 HB 249 HR 252 SB 16

HB 242 HB 244 HB 246 HB 248 HB 250 HR 253 SB 30

Representative Hamilton of the 23rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Governmental Affairs, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Governmental Affairs has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 92 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 232 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Hamilton of the 23rd
Chairman

Representative Walker of the 107th District, Chairman of the Committee on Higher Education, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Higher Education has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 59 HB 74

Do Pass Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Walker of the 107th
Chairman

Representative Sims of the 169th District, Chairman of the Committee on IntraGovernmental Coordination, submitted the following report:

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Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Intra-Governmental Coordination has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 193 Do Pass HB 194 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Sims of the 169th
Chairman

The following Resolutions of the House, referred to the House Rules Subcommittee on Invites, were reported by the Committee on Rules with the following recommendations:

HR 52 HR 94

Do Pass Do Pass

Representative Neal of the 1st District, Chairman of the Committee on State Institutions and Property, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on State Institutions and Property has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:

HB 90 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Neal of the 1st
Chairman

Representative Roberts of the 154th District, Chairman of the Committee on Transportation, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Transportation has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:

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HB 179 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Roberts of the 154th
Chairman

The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2011

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 15th Legislative Day as enumerated below:

DEBATE CALENDAR

Open Rule

None

Modified Open Rule

HB 40 HB 52

Chief's Law; enact (Substitute)(Judy-Benton-31st) Disabled persons with service dog; schools, colleges, and universities; add provisions (HumR-Bearden-68th)

Modified Structured Rule

HB 41 HB 112

Superior court fees; appellate record and transcript; change; provisions (Substitute)(Judy-Smith-131st) Motor carriers; financial responsibility compatible with federal regulations; provisions (MotV-Powell-29th)

Structured Rule

None

Bills and Resolutions on this calendar may be called in any order the Speaker desires.

Respectfully submitted,

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/s/ Meadows of the 5th Chairman

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

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following resolution of the Senate:

SR 30. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Rogers of the 21st, Staton of the 18th, Murphy of the 27th, Shafer of the 48th and others:

A RESOLUTION urging the Georgia Department of Transportation to prepare a list of contractors to be utilized during weather emergencies and to preauthorize local governments to clear state roads when necessary; and for other purposes.

The Senate has passed by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bill of the House:

HB 107. By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, Bearden of the 68th, Parsons of the 42nd, Powell of the 171st, Purcell of the 159th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 45-18-9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the right of continuation of health coverage for a spouse or dependent of a deceased public employee, so as to provide that the surviving spouse and dependents of a state employee killed while acting in the scope of his or her employment shall be entitled to continue coverage under the state health insurance plan under certain conditions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

By unanimous consent, the following Resolution of the Senate was read the first time and referred to the Committee:

SR 30.

By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Rogers of the 21st, Staton of the 18th, Murphy of the 27th, Shafer of the 48th and others:

A RESOLUTION urging the Georgia Department of Transportation to prepare a list of contractors to be utilized during weather emergencies and to

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preauthorize local governments to clear state roads when necessary; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Powell of the 171st, Setzler of the 35th, Austin of the 10th, McKillip of the 115th, Bearden of the 68th, Bruce of the 64th, Atwood of the 179th, Black of the 174th, Evans of the 40th, Parent of the 81st, Willard of the 49th, Powell of the 29th, Jones of the 44th, and Kidd of the 141st.
The following Resolutions of the House, favorably reported by the Committee on Rules, were read and adopted:
HR 52. By Representatives McCall of the 30th, Pruett of the 144th, Roberts of the 154th, England of the 108th and Harden of the 147th:
A RESOLUTION commending Dalton Benjamin Richards and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 94. By Representatives Greene of the 149th, O`Neal of the 146th, Ralston of the 7th, Houston of the 170th and Sheldon of the 105th:
A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Peach Festival and inviting the 2010 Georgia Peach Queens 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 52. By Representative Bearden of the 68th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 30-4-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to right of disabled persons to be accompanied by guide dog or service dog, so as to change certain terminology; to add public and private schools, public and private colleges, and public and private universities to the places where disabled persons may be accompanied by a guide or service dog; to prohibit the requiring of extra deposits for persons with guide or service dogs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

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

Y Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden
Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns
Byrd Y Carter
Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans
Floyd Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard Y Heckstall

E Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb
Holmes Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson E Jacobs E James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris
Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish E Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey
Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers
Rynders Scott, M Y Scott, S Y Setzler Y Shaw

Y Sheldon Y Sims, B
Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R
Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D
Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley E Thomas Y Tinubu
VACANT VACANT Y Walker E Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 154, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Due to a mechanical malfunction, the vote of Representative Beasley-Teague of the 65th was not recorded on the preceding roll call. She wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon.

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Representatives Holmes of the 125th and Smith of the 168th 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 112. By Representatives Powell of the 29th, Rice of the 51st, Battles of the 15th and Harden of the 28th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to ensure that the financial responsibility of motor carriers in this state is compatible with federal motor carrier safety regulations; to change certain equipment requirements for the lighting equipment and warning flags for protruding loads, brake performance, ability, rear view mirrors, window tinting, and tire tread depth on commercial motor vehicles to make them compatible with federal motor carrier safety regulations; to amend Title 46 of the O.C.G.A., relating to public utilities and public transportation, to clarify the applicability of safety regulations to vehicles operated within corporate limits of a city; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; to provide for an effective date; and for other purposes.

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

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

Y Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns

Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans
Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger

E Hembree Henson
Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt N Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson E Jacobs E James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick

Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish E Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett

Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R N Taylor, T Y Teasley E Thomas Y Tinubu
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N Byrd Y Carter
Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard Y Heckstall

Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice N Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders
Scott, M Y Scott, S Y Setzler Y Shaw

Y Walker E Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 159, nays 5.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Representative Pruett of the 144th stated that he inadvertently voted "aye" on the preceding roll call. He wished to be recorded as voting "nay" thereon.

The Speaker called the House to order.

The hour of convening the Joint Session pursuant to HR 19 having arrived, the Senate appeared upon the floor of the House and the Joint Session, convened for the purpose of hearing an address from the Honorable Carol W. Hunstein, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, was called to order by the Speaker.

The Resolution calling for the Joint Session was read.

The Honorable Carol W. Hunstein appeared upon the floor of the House and addressed the Joint Session.

Senator Rogers of the 21st moved that the Joint Session of the General Assembly be now dissolved and the motion prevailed.

The Speaker announced the Joint Session dissolved.

The Speaker called the House to order.

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

HB 40. By Representatives Benton of the 31st, England of the 108th, Buckner of the 130th and Kaiser of the 59th:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a short title; to amend Part 3 of Article 8 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to antifreeze, so as to provide that engine coolant or antifreeze sold in this state containing more than 10 percent ethylene glycol shall include denatonium benzoate as an aversive agent to render it unpalatable; to provide for applicability; to provide for a limitation on liability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To provide a short title; to amend Part 3 of Article 8 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to antifreeze, so as to provide that antifreeze sold in this state containing more than 10 percent ethylene glycol shall include denatonium benzoate as an aversive agent to render it unpalatable; to provide for applicability; to provide for limitations on liability under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. This Act shall be known and may be cited as "Chief's Law."
SECTION 2. Part 3 of Article 8 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to antifreeze, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"10-1-202.1. (a) Antifreeze sold in this state that is manufactured after July 1, 2012, containing more than 10 percent ethylene glycol shall include denatonium benzoate at a minimum of 30 parts per million and a maximum of 50 parts per million as an aversive agent to render the antifreeze unpalatable. (b) The requirements of subsection (a) of this Code section shall apply only to manufacturers, packagers, distributors, recyclers, or sellers of antifreeze and shall apply to recyclers notwithstanding the provisions of Code Section 10-1-208.1. (c) The requirements of subsection (a) of this Code section shall not apply to the sale of a motor vehicle, as defined in Code Section 40-1-1, that contains antifreeze or to wholesale containers containing 55 gallons or more of antifreeze. (d) A manufacturer, packager, distributor, recycler, or seller of antifreeze that is required to contain denatonium benzoate pursuant to this Code section shall not be liable to any person for personal injury, death, property damage, damage to the environment including without limitation natural resources, or economic loss that

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results solely from the inclusion of denatonium benzoate in the antifreeze; provided, however, that such limitation on liability shall only be applicable if denatonium benzoate is included in antifreeze in the concentrations mandated by subsection (a) of this Code section. Such limitation on liability shall not apply to a particular liability to the extent that the cause of that liability is unrelated to the inclusion of denatonium benzoate in antifreeze. (e) In any criminal prosecution under this part or civil action for damages relating to the requirements of this part, a distributor or seller of antifreeze who is not the manufacturer, packager, or recycler of such antifreeze and who sells or distributes antifreeze that is labeled as containing denatonium benzoate shall not be criminally responsible for, and shall be immune from civil liability for, failure to include denatonium benzoate in such labeled package or container of antifreeze; provided, however, that if such distributor or seller of antifreeze has actual knowledge that the labeled product does not contain denatonium benzoate in the concentrations mandated by subsection (a) of this Code section, such distributor or seller shall not receive the immunity provided by this subsection."

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 Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams N Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles
Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black N Braddock N Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson
Dickson Y Dobbs
Dollar Y Drenner N Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner

E Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes N Holt N Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson E Jacobs E James N Jasperse N Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser

N McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish E Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J

Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre N Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R N Taylor, T N Teasley E Thomas Y Tinubu
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Y Burns N Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas N Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins N Cooke N Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene N Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B N Harden, M
Harrell Y Hatchett N Hatfield Y Heard Y Heckstall

Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long Y Lucas N Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

N Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey
Randall Y Reece Y Rice N Riley Y Roberts
Rogers Y Rynders Y Scott, M Y Scott, S Y Setzler Y Shaw

VACANT Y Walker E Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 141, nays 23.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

Due to a mechanical malfunction, the vote of Representative Randall of the 138th was not recorded on the preceding roll call. She wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon.

Representative Harrell of the 106th 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.

HB 41. By Representatives Smith of the 131st, Willard of the 49th, Lindsey of the 54th and Atwood of the 179th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-6-77 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to fees to be charged by superior court clerks, so as to change the fee charged for the preparation of an appellate record and transcript; to amend Code Section 15-21A-6.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the judicial operations fund fee for superior courts, so as to exempt issuance of certificates of appointment of notaries public from the fee; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Title 5 and Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to appeal and error and courts, respectively, so as to exempt the Department of Law from

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the fee charged for the preparation of the record in capital felony cases; to reduce the fee charged for the preparation of an appellate record and transcript; to reduce the fee charged for the preparation of the record of appeal in a criminal case involving a capital felony; to exempt issuance of certificates of appointment of notaries public from the judicial operations fund fee; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1. Title 5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to appeal and error, is amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 5-6-43, relating to preparation and transmittal or record on appeal by court clerks, as follows:
"(b) Where the accused in a criminal case was convicted of a capital felony, the clerk shall likewise furnish, at no cost, the Attorney General with an exact copy of the record on appeal, for which the clerk shall receive a fee as required by paragraph (6) of subsection (h) of Code Section 15-6-77, to be paid out of funds appropriated to the Department of Law."

SECTION 2. Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, is amended by revising paragraph (12) of subsection (g) and paragraph (6) of subsection (h) of Code Section 15-6-77, relating to fees to be charged by superior court clerks, as follows:
"(12) Preparation of record and transcript to the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals, per page................................................................... 10.00 1.00

Where a transcript of the evidence and proceedings is filed with the clerk and does not require recopying, the clerk shall not receive the fee herein prescribed with respect to such transcript but shall receive, for filing and transmission of such transcript, a fee of.........................

35.00"

"(6) Preparation and furnishing copy of the record of appeal in criminal cases where the accused was convicted of capital felony, except when provided in accordance with subsection (b) of Code Section 5-6-43, per page ...........................................................................................................

5.00 1.00

Clerk's certificate ......................................................................................

1.00

The clerk shall not receive compensation for the transcript of evidence and proceedings."

SECTION 3. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 15-21A-6.1, relating to the judicial operations fund fee for superior courts, as follows:

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"(a) In addition to all other legal costs, there shall be charged to the filing party and collected by the clerk an additional filing fee of $125.00, to be known as a judicial operations fund fee, in each civil action or case filed in a superior court except that the state, including, but not limited to, its departments, agencies, boards, bureaus, commissions, public corporations, and authorities, municipalities, counties, and political subdivisions shall be exempt from such fee. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, such fee shall apply to all adoptions, certiorari, trade name registrations, applications for change of name, and all other proceedings of a civil nature. Any matter which is docketed upon the official dockets of the superior court and to which a number is assigned shall be subject to such fee, whether such matter is contested or not; provided, however, that the judicial operations fund fee shall not apply to the issuance of certificates of appointment and reappointment of notaries public."

SECTION 4. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval, and Sections 1 and 2 of this Act shall apply retroactively to all cases for which fees have not been assessed.

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:

Y Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton
Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickson Y Dobbs
Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton

E Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston
Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson E Jacobs E James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan

Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish E Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A

Y Sheldon Y Sims, B
Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley E Thomas Y Tinubu

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Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter
Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner
Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard Y Heckstall

Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts
Rogers Y Rynders Y Scott, M Y Scott, S Y Setzler Y Shaw

VACANT VACANT Y Walker E Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 162, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

House of Representatives 401 Paul D. Coverdale Legislative Office Building
Atlanta, Georgia 30334

February 16, ad 2011

Dear Mr. Clerk,

Article I, Section I, Paragraph X, of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, provides among other things that "No...retroactive law...shall be passed." Further, Article I, Section II, Paragraph V, provides that "Legislative acts in violation of this Constitution or the Constitution of the United States are void, and the judiciary shall so declare them." This version of HB 41 unconstitutionally applies retroactively. As such, I was unable to vote in favor of it.

Respectfully,

/s/ Bobby Franklin

The following Resolutions of the House were read and referred to the Committee on Rules:

HR 293. By Representatives Smyre of the 132nd, Ralston of the 7th, Taylor of the 55th, Brooks of the 63rd, Kaiser of the 59th and others:

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A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Representative John Lewis on his receipt of the Presidential Medal of Freedom and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 294. By Representatives Morgan of the 39th, Kaiser of the 59th, Casas of the 103rd, Jones of the 46th, Taylor of the 55th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Gerard Robinson and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 295. By Representatives Jasperse of the 12th and Ralston of the 7th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Holly Cantrell Mullins; and for other purposes.
HR 296. By Representatives Horne of the 71st, Austin of the 10th and Peake of the 137th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Auburn University football team; and for other purposes.
HR 297. By Representative Brooks of the 63rd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Ms. Shirley Gene Burnett; and for other purposes.
HR 298. By Representatives Ralston of the 7th and Amerson of the 9th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Ted Bearden; and for other purposes.
HR 299. By Representative Brooks of the 63rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Master Sergeant Marvell O. Jones on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.
HR 300. By Representative Sheldon of the 105th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Miss Dacula 2010 Kelsey Brooks; and for other purposes.

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HR 301. By Representative Powell of the 29th:
A RESOLUTION commending Paul Rice, Hart County High School's 2011 STAR Student, and Ms. Ana Gordy, Hart County High School's 2011 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.

HR 302. By Representative Powell of the 29th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Reverend Jack Sosby and expressing regret at his passing; and for other purposes.

HR 303.

By Representatives Hamilton of the 23rd, Amerson of the 9th, Dudgeon of the 24th, Ehrhart of the 36th, Powell of the 171st and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Brandon Macauley; and for other purposes.

HR 304. By Representatives Reece of the 11th, Talton of the 145th, Crawford of the 16th, Bearden of the 68th and Dempsey of the 13th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of former Chattooga County Sheriff Roy Ralph Kellett, Jr.; and for other purposes.

HR 305. By Representatives Murphy of the 120th and Smith of the 122nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Walker Baptist Association; and for other purposes.

HR 306. By Representatives Golick of the 34th, Pak of the 102nd, Harrell of the 106th, Riley of the 50th, Marin of the 96th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 17, 2011, as Catholic Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

HR 307. By Representatives Brooks of the 63rd, Williams of the 165th, Stephens of the 161st, Gordon of the 162nd, Bryant of the 160th and others:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Reverend Bennie R. Mitchell, Jr.; and for other purposes.

HR 308. By Representative Meadows of the 5th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Calhoun High School cheerleading squad for winning the 2010 State Championship; and for other purposes.

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HR 309. By Representative Meadows of the 5th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating the Calhoun High School baseball team on winning the 2010 GHSA Class AA State Championship; and for other purposes.
HR 310. By Representatives Black of the 174th, Carter of the 175th and Shaw of the 176th:
A RESOLUTION honoring and celebrating the 100th birthday of Mr. Elmer Robert Byrd; and for other purposes.
HR 311. By Representatives Channell of the 116th, Kidd of the 141st and Hudson of the 124th:
A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Christy Burgess; and for other purposes.
HR 312. By Representatives Channell of the 116th, Kidd of the 141st and Hudson of the 124th:
A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Debra Windnagle; and for other purposes.
HR 313. By Representatives Channell of the 116th and Kidd of the 141st:
A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Bill Sharp; and for other purposes.
HR 314. By Representatives Channell of the 116th, Kidd of the 141st and Hudson of the 124th:
A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Irma Marshall; and for other purposes.
HR 315. By Representatives Channell of the 116th, Kidd of the 141st and Hudson of the 124th:
A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Kimberly Smith; and for other purposes.
HR 316. By Representatives Channell of the 116th, Kidd of the 141st and Hudson of the 124th:
A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Joseph DeLoach; and for other purposes.

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HR 317. By Representatives Channell of the 116th, Kidd of the 141st and Hudson of the 124th:
A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Cynthia Wallace; and for other purposes.
HR 318. By Representatives Channell of the 116th, Kidd of the 141st and Hudson of the 124th:
A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Lindsey Rickman; and for other purposes.
HR 319. By Representatives Channell of the 116th, Kidd of the 141st and Hudson of the 124th:
A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Margaret Merchant; and for other purposes.
HR 320. By Representatives Channell of the 116th, Kidd of the 141st and Hudson of the 124th:
A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Danyale Johnson; and for other purposes.
HR 321. By Representatives Channell of the 116th, Kidd of the 141st and Hudson of the 124th:
A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Sue Tannahill; and for other purposes.
HR 322. By Representatives Channell of the 116th, Kidd of the 141st and Hudson of the 124th:
A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Marcia Lattimore; and for other purposes.
HR 323. By Representatives Channell of the 116th, Kidd of the 141st and Hudson of the 124th:
A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Jay Gregory; and for other purposes.

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HR 324. By Representatives Channell of the 116th, Kidd of the 141st and Hudson of the 124th:
A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Patti Bradley; and for other purposes.
HR 325. By Representatives Channell of the 116th, Kidd of the 141st and Hudson of the 124th:
A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Patricia Welch; and for other purposes.
HR 326. By Representatives Channell of the 116th, Kidd of the 141st and Hudson of the 124th:
A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Dottie McClain; and for other purposes.
HR 327. By Representatives Channell of the 116th, Kidd of the 141st and Hudson of the 124th:
A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Shirlon Willis-Mathis; and for other purposes.
HR 328. By Representatives Channell of the 116th, Kidd of the 141st and Hudson of the 124th:
A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Mary Lenett; and for other purposes.
HR 329. By Representatives Channell of the 116th, Kidd of the 141st and Hudson of the 124th:
A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Burton Ayres; and for other purposes.
HR 330. By Representatives Channell of the 116th, Kidd of the 141st and Hudson of the 124th:
A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Wes Lewis; and for other purposes.

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HR 331. By Representatives Channell of the 116th, Kidd of the 141st and Hudson of the 124th:
A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Justin Lance; and for other purposes.
HR 332. By Representatives Channell of the 116th, Kidd of the 141st and Hudson of the 124th:
A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Kathleen Shea; and for other purposes.
HR 333. By Representatives Channell of the 116th, Kidd of the 141st and Hudson of the 124th:
A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Sherri Andrews; and for other purposes.
HR 334. By Representatives Channell of the 116th, Kidd of the 141st and Hudson of the 124th:
A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Linda Hill; and for other purposes.
HR 335. By Representatives Channell of the 116th, Kidd of the 141st and Hudson of the 124th:
A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Kristina Griffin; and for other purposes.
HR 336. By Representatives Channell of the 116th, Kidd of the 141st and Hudson of the 124th:
A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Becky Collins; and for other purposes.
HR 337. By Representatives Channell of the 116th, Kidd of the 141st and Hudson of the 124th:
A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Karen Pennamon; and for other purposes.

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HR 338. By Representatives Channell of the 116th, Kidd of the 141st and Hudson of the 124th:
A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Tim Pierson; and for other purposes.
The Speaker Pro Tem assumed the Chair.
Representative McCall of the 30th District, Chairman of the Committee on Agriculture and Consumer Affairs, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Agriculture and Consumer Affairs has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 125 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 225 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ McCall of the 30th
Chairman
Representative Yates of the 73rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Defense and Veterans Affairs, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Defense and Veterans Affairs has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
HB 126 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Yates of the 73rd
Chairman
Representative Parsons of the 42nd District, Chairman of the Committee on Energy, Utilities, and Telecommunications, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:

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Your Committee on Energy, Utilities, and Telecommunications 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 116 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Parsons of the 42nd
Chairman
Representative Bearden of the 68th District, Chairman of the Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security has had under consideration the following Bill and Resolution of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 161 Do Pass HR 113 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Bearden of the 68th
Chairman
Representative Williams of the 4th District, Chairman of the Committee on Regulated Industries, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Regulated Industries has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 165 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 166 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Williams of the 4th
Chairman

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Representative Roberts of the 154th District, Chairman of the Committee on Transportation, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Transportation 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 137 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Roberts of the 154th
Chairman
Representative O'Neal of the 146th moved that the House stand in recess until 5:00 o'clock, P.M., at which time the House will stand adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning.
The Speaker announced the House in recess until 5:00 o'clock, P.M., at which time the House will stand adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Thursday, February 17, 2011

Sixteenth Legislative Day

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:

Abrams Allison Amerson Anderson Ashe Atwood Baker Battles Bearden E Beasley-Teague Bell E Benfield Benton Black Braddock Brockway Bruce Bryant Buckner Burns Byrd Carter Casas Channell Cheokas Clark, J Clark, V Coleman Collins Cooke Coomer Crawford

Dawkins-Haigler Dempsey Dickerson Dickson Dobbs Drenner Dudgeon Dukes Dutton Ehrhart England Epps, C Epps, J Evans Fludd Franklin Frazier Fullerton Gardner Geisinger Golick Gordon Greene Hamilton Hanner Harden, M Harrell Hatchett Hatfield Heard E Heckstall Hembree

E Hill Holcomb Holmes Holt Horne Houston Huckaby Hugley Jackson
E Jacobs E James
Jasperse E Jerguson E Johnson
Jones, J Jones, S Jordan Kaiser Kendrick Kidd Knight Lane Lindsey Long Maddox, B Maddox, G Manning Marin Martin Maxwell Mayo

McBrayer McKillip Meadows Mills Mitchell Morris Murphy Neal, J Neal, Y Nix Oliver O'Neal Pak E Parent Parrish Parsons Peake Powell, J Pruett Purcell Ramsey Reece Rice Riley Roberts Rogers Rynders Scott, M Scott, S Setzler Shaw

Sheldon Sims, B Sims, C Smith, E Smith, K Smith, L Smith, R Smith, T Smyre Spencer Stephens, M Stephens, R E Stephenson Talton Tankersley Taylor, D Taylor, T Teasley Thomas Tinubu Walker Watson Welch Wilkerson Wilkinson Willard Williams, A Williams, E Williams, R Williamson Yates

The following members were off the floor of the House when the roll was called:

Representatives Abdul-Salaam of the 74th, Austin of the 10th, Brooks of the 63rd, Cooper of the 41st, Davis of the 109th, Dollar of the 45th, Henson of the 87th, Howard of the 121st, Hudson of the 124th, Lucas of the 139th, Morgan of the 39th, Mosby of the 90th, Powell of the 29th, and Taylor of the 55th.

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They wished to be recorded as present.
Due to a mechanical malfunction, Representative Ralston of the 7th was not recorded on the attendance roll call. He wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Bishop Luis R. Zarama, Archdiocese of Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Cheokas of the 134th, Vice-Chairman of the Committee on Information and Audits, reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day had been read and found to be correct.
By unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.
3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.
4. Reports of Standing Committees.
5. Third reading and passage of Local uncontested Bills.
6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 264. By Representatives Carter of the 175th, Wilkinson of the 52nd, Stephens of the 164th, Collins of the 27th and Huckaby of the 113th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 12 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to the Georgia Council for the Arts, so as to revise certain provisions as to the power, authority, duties, and related matters of the

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director of the Office of Planning and Budget and the Office of Planning and Budget so that such power, authority, duties, and related matters shall now be vested in and carried out by the commissioner of economic development and the Department of Economic Development; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Economic Development & Tourism.
HB 266. By Representative Yates of the 73rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-11-130 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from Code Sections 16-11-126 through 16-11-127.2, concerning carrying weapons, so as to authorize constables to be able to carry weapons under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.
HB 267. By Representative Jones of the 44th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to competencies and core curriculum under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to require the Department of Education to develop a comprehensive strategy and uniform program regarding the dangers of sending texts featuring explicit images; to provide for implementation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
HB 268. By Representatives Purcell of the 159th, Bryant of the 160th, Stephens of the 164th, Greene of the 149th, Gordon of the 162nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 66 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to zoning procedures, so as to provide for notice of rezoning hearings; to require that a sign be posted on property sought to be rezoned; to provide that certain information be posted; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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HB 269. By Representatives Rice of the 51st, Austin of the 10th, Powell of the 29th, Harden of the 28th and Yates of the 73rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to drivers' licenses, so as to provide for definitions; to provide that a driver granted a license due to an impairment of his or her parent or guardian must be accompanied while driving; to provide a definition of immediate family; to amend Chapter 16 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Driver Services, so as to grant authority to the commissioner to conduct background checks for certain applicants; to amend Chapter 8 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to probation, so as to exempt certain transactions relating to ignition interlock devices from subject matter jurisdiction requirement; to repeal conflicting laws; to provide for related matters; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.
HB 270. By Representatives Kidd of the 141st and Powell of the 29th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to provide for the nonpartisan election of sheriffs, district attorneys, and solicitor generals; to provide for the qualifying for such offices; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 271. By Representatives Walker of the 107th, Sheldon of the 105th, Jones of the 46th, Coleman of the 97th and Casas of the 103rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 14 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to other educational programs under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to enact the "Georgia Student Extracurricular Partnership Act"; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for definitions; to authorize a public school to allow charter school students in grades kindergarten through 12 living in the attendance zone of the public school to participate in extracurricular activities at such school; to provide that such student be subject to all academic and nonacademic rules, regulations, and codes of conduct as would apply to students at the public school; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.

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HB 272. By Representatives Weldon of the 3rd, Lane of the 167th, Bryant of the 160th, Atwood of the 179th, Huckaby of the 113th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 1 of Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to juvenile court administration, so as to delete provisions relative to a rehearing on the order of an associate juvenile court judge; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 273. By Representatives Black of the 174th, Roberts of the 154th, Hugley of the 133rd, Smith of the 168th, Hatchett of the 143rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 7 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the employer's liability for injuries to railroad employees, so as to provide standards for motor common or contract carriers transporting railroad employees within this state; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HB 274. By Representatives Nix of the 69th, Anderson of the 117th, Stephens of the 164th, Maddox of the 127th and Mosby of the 90th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to solid waste management, so as to change certain provisions relating to declaration of policy and legislative intent relative to solid waste management; to define and redefine certain terms; to change certain provisions relating to permits for solid waste or special solid waste handling, disposal, or thermal treatment technology facilities and inspection of solid waste generators; to change certain provisions relating to number of solid waste facilities within a given area; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources & Environment.
HB 275. By Representatives Cheokas of the 134th, Cooper of the 41st, Carter of the 175th, Clark of the 104th, Harden of the 147th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 39 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to cardiopulmonary resuscitation, so as to clarify the health care providers authorized to effectuate an order not to resuscitate; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
HB 276. By Representatives Dawkins-Haigler of the 93rd, Benton of the 31st, Talton of the 145th, Morgan of the 39th, Mayo of the 91st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to students in elementary and secondary education, so as to provide for parent conferences when a student receives a failing grade on two consecutive report cards in a subject or course; to provide for proceedings against a parent or guardian who fails to attend such conference; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
HB 277. By Representatives Shaw of the 176th, Maddox of the 172nd, Roberts of the 154th, Williams of the 165th, Black of the 174th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act 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, so as to regulate the baiting and hunting of deer and feral hogs; to change certain provisions relating to unlawful enticement of game; to change certain provisions relating to seasons and bag limits, promulgation of rules and regulations by the Board of Natural Resources, possession of more than bag limit, and reporting number of deer killed; to change certain provisions relating to restrictions on hunting feral hogs; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Game, Fish, & Parks.
HB 278. By Representatives Bearden of the 68th, Cooke of the 18th, Roberts of the 154th, Powell of the 29th, Clark of the 98th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act 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 for the nourishment or hydration of a person receiving health care; to amend Chapter 32 of Title 31 of the Official Code of

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Georgia Annotated, relating to advance directives for health care, so as to provide for definitions; to provide for a form; to provide that declarants shall be entitled to nourishment or hydration under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Human Relations & Aging.

HB 279. By Representatives Powell of the 29th, Rice of the 51st, Meadows of the 5th, Cooper of the 41st, Abrams of the 84th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to equipment and inspection of motor vehicles, so as to increase age requirements for use of child restraint systems; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

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

HB 251 HB 253 HB 255 HB 257 HB 259 HB 261 HB 263 HR 292

HB 252 HB 254 HB 256 HB 258 HB 260 HB 262 HB 265 SR 30

Representative Cooper of the 41st District, Chairman of the Committee on Health and Human Services, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Health and Human Services 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 227 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Cooper of the 41st
Chairman

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Representative Sims of the 169th District, Chairman of the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Legislation has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 207 HB 219 HB 221

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 218 HB 220 HB 244

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Sims of the 169th
Chairman

The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

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Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 16th Legislative Day as enumerated below:

DEBATE CALENDAR

Open Rule

HB 101 Bicycles; safety; change provisions (Substitute)(PS&HS-McKillip-115th)

Modified Open Rule

HB 99 HB 130

Nurses; fingerprint record checks for licensure; require (H&HS-Clark104th) Career and Technical Education Advisory Commission; meetings; change certain provisions (Ed-Maxwell-17th)

Modified Structured Rule

HB 91 HB 145

Drivers' licenses; felony offense demarcated on license; provisions (Substitute) (PS&HS-Bearden-68th) (AM# 35 0221) Georgia Physical Therapy Act; revise a definition (H&HS-Hatchett-143rd)

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Structured Rule
None
Bills and Resolutions on this calendar may be called in any order the Speaker desires.
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Meadows of the 5th
Chairman
Pursuant to HR 244, the House commended the Honorable Larry Walker and invited him to be recognized by the House of Representatives.
Pursuant to HR 94, the House commended the Georgia Peach Festival and invited the 2010 Georgia Peach Queens to appear before the House of Representatives.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 207. By Representative Walker of the 107th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Grayson, Georgia amending an Act creating the City of Grayson, Georgia approved December 16, 1901 (Ga. L. 1901, P. 662), as amended; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the city, both specific and general; to provide for construction of powers, exercise of powers and ordinances of the city; to provide the ability to sue and be sued; to provide for the governing authority of such city, the terms of office, qualification for office, the creation of vacancies, and the filling of vacancies in office; to provide for compensation of members of the governing authority; to provide prohibitions for elected officials; 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.
HB 218. By Representative Battles of the 15th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Emerson ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city who are 62 years of age or over and whose income, excluding certain

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retirement income, does not exceed $10,000.00; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; 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.
HB 219. By Representative Battles of the 15th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Emerson ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $40,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city who are 65 years of age or over; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; 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.
HB 220. By Representative Battles of the 15th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Emerson ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; 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.
HB 221. By Representative Battles of the 15th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Emerson ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $28,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city who are disabled and whose household income does not exceed $20,000.00; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to

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provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; 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.

HB 244. By Representative Greene of the 149th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reincorporating the City of Arlington in the County of Calhoun and Early, State of Georgia, approved April 10, 1971 (Ga. L. 1971, p. 3885), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 16, 2007 (Ga. L. 2007, p. 3622), so as to provide for duties of the mayor; to provide for administrative departments and officers thereof; to provide for appointment, qualifications, and compensation of a city manager; to provide for powers and duties of the city manager; to prohibit certain council interference with administration; 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.

By unanimous consent, the following roll call vote was made applicable to the previously read Bills.

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

Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell E Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickson Y Dobbs
Dollar E Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans
Floyd Fludd Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner

Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes
Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson E Jacobs E James Y Jasperse E Jerguson E Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser

Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish
Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J

Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu
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Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer
Cooper Y Crawford

Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M
Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard Y Heckstall

Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders Y Scott, M Y Scott, S E Setzler Y Shaw

VACANT Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson
Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R
Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bills, the ayes were 158, nays 0.

The Bills, having received the requisite constitutional majority, were passed.

Representative Cooper of the 41st 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 following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Ewing, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the House:

HB 104. By Representatives Bearden of the 68th, Cooke of the 18th and Nix of the 69th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a method of distribution of the net proceeds of the sales tax for education purposes levied in Carroll County; to provide for the method of distribution of proceeds of such tax between the Carroll County School District and the independent school districts located wholly or partially within Carroll County, including particularly the City of Carrollton School System and the City of Bremen School System; to provide for authority under Article VIII, Section VI, Paragraph IV of the Constitution; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 105. By Representative Spencer of the 180th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for a new charter for the City of St. Marys, Georgia, approved April 9, 1981 (Ga. L. 1981, p. 4763), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 4, 1996 (Ga. L. 1996, p. 4100), and a home rule amendment filed in the Office of the Secretary of State on February 28, 2005 (Ga. L. 2005, p. 4277), so as to provide for elections of the mayor and councilmembers in even-numbered years; to provide for related matters; to provide for a referendum; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 106. By Representative Spencer of the 180th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for a new charter for the City of St. Marys, Georgia, approved April 9, 1981 (Ga. L. 1981, p. 4763), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 4, 1996 (Ga. L. 1996, p. 4100), and a home rule amendment filed in the Office of the Secretary of State on February 28, 2005 (Ga. L. 2005, p. 4277), so as to provide for the election of the mayor and councilmembers by a simple majority by the voters of the entire city; to provide for related matters; to provide for a referendum; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 108. By Representatives Benton of the 31st and Harden of the 28th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for a new charter for the City of Maysville, approved June 2, 2010 (Ga. L. 2010, p. 3959), so as to change the provisions regarding election of members of the city council and to establish ward boundaries and provide for election of members from such wards; to provide for related matters; to provide for submission of this Act for preclearance under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 122. By Representatives Frazier of the 123rd, Jackson of the 142nd and Burns of the 157th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Waynesboro; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the city; to provide for a governing authority of such city and the powers, duties, authority, election, terms, vacancies, compensation, expenses, qualifications, prohibitions, conflicts of interest, and suspension and removal from office relative to members of such governing authority; to provide for inquiries and investigations; to provide for oaths, organization, meetings, quorum, voting, rules, and procedures; to provide for ordinances and codes; to provide for a

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mayor and mayor pro tempore and certain duties, powers, and other matters relative thereto; to repeal a specific Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:

Hugley of the 133rd, Bearden of the 68th, Sims of the 169th, Pruett of the 144th, Williams of the 165th, Golick of the 34th, and Frazier of the 123rd.

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 99. By Representatives Clark of the 104th, Cooper of the 41st, Sims of the 119th, Rynders of the 152nd, Parsons of the 42nd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 26 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to licensed practical nurses, so as to require fingerprint record checks for applicants for licensure as a licensed practical nurse; to provide for related matters; 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:

Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield
Benton Y Black N Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant

Y Davis Dawkins-Haigler
Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickson Y Dobbs
Dollar E Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes N Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton

Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt N Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby
Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs E James Y Jasperse E Jerguson E Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan

N McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A

Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre N Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu

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Y Buckner Y Burns N Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett N Hatfield Y Heard Y Heckstall

Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Powell, J N Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders Y Scott, M Y Scott, S E Setzler Y Shaw

VACANT VACANT Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 156, nays 9.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Representatives Dawkins-Haigler of the 93rd and Hudson of the 124th 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 145. By Representatives Hatchett of the 143rd, Cooper of the 41st, Ramsey of the 72nd, Lindsey of the 54th and Watson of the 163rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 43-33-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to the "Georgia Physical Therapy Act"; so as to revise a definition; to provide for related matters; 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:

Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles
Bearden Y Beasley-Teague

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickson Y Dobbs
Dollar E Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart

Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby
Hudson Y Hugley

Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y

Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R

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Y Bell Y Benfield
Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper
Crawford

Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard Y Heckstall

Y Jackson Y Jacobs E James Y Jasperse E Jerguson E Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders Y Scott, M Y Scott, S E Setzler Y Shaw

E Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu
VACANT VACANT Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 164, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Representative Hudson of the 124th 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.

HB 130. By Representatives Maxwell of the 17th, England of the 108th, Nix of the 69th, Carter of the 175th, Coleman of the 97th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-14-91 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Career and Technical Education Advisory Commission, so as to change certain provisions relating to commission meetings; to repeal an automatic termination provision; 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:

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Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield
Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickson Y Dobbs
Dollar E Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard Y Heckstall

Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby
Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs E James Y Jasperse E Jerguson E Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick
Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell
Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders Y Scott, M Y Scott, S E Setzler Y Shaw

Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu
VACANT VACANT Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 164, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Representative Hudson of the 124th 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.

HB 101. By Representatives McKillip of the 115th and Holt of the 112th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to provide for safer bicycle riding for bicyclists and the motoring public; to provide for definitions; to change provisions relating to parking a motor vehicle; to

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change provisions relating to traffic laws being applicable to bicycles; to change provisions relating to the transporting of children under the age of one year on a bicycle; to change provisions relating to riding on roadways and bicycle paths; to change provisions relating to equipment on bicycles; to legalize the use of recumbent bicycles; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to provide for safer bicycle riding for bicyclists and the motoring public; to provide for definitions; to change provisions relating to parking a motor vehicle; to change provisions relating to traffic laws being applicable to bicycles; to change provisions relating to the transporting of children under the age of one year on a bicycle; to change provisions relating to riding on roadways and bicycle paths; to change provisions relating to equipment on bicycles; to legalize the use of recumbent bicycles; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, is amended by revising Code Section 40-1-1, relating to definitions, by revising paragraphs (6.1) and (6.2) and adding a new paragraph to read as follows:
"(6.1) 'Bicycle lane' means a portion of the roadway that has been designated by striping, pavement markings, or signage for the exclusive or preferential use of persons operating bicycles. Bicycle lanes shall at a minimum, unless impracticable, be required to meet accepted guidelines, recommendations, and criteria with respect to planning, design, operation, and maintenance as set forth by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials. (6.2) 'Bicycle path' means a right of way under the jurisdiction and control of this state or a local political subdivision thereof designated for use by bicycle riders. (6.2)(6.3) 'Bicycle trailer' means every device pulled by a bicycle and designed by the manufacturer of such device to carry human passengers."
SECTION 2. Said title is further amended in Article 3 of Chapter 6, relating to driving on the right side of the roadway, overtaking and passing, and following too closely, by adding a new Code section to read as follows:

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"40-6-55. Notwithstanding other provisions of this chapter relating to operating a vehicle on a roadway, where a bicycle lane is provided on the roadway, the operator of a motor vehicle shall yield to a person operating a bicycle in a bicycle lane and shall not block or impede the bicycle lane from bicycle traffic."
SECTION 3. Said title is further amended by revising paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 40-6-203, relating to stopping, standing, or parking prohibited in specified places, as follows:
"(1) Stop, stand, or park a vehicle: (A) On the roadway side of any vehicle stopped or parked at the edge of a curb of a street; (B) On a sidewalk; (C) Within an intersection; (D) On a crosswalk; (E) Between a safety zone and the adjacent curb or within 30 feet of points on the curb immediately opposite the ends of a safety zone, unless a different length is indicated by signs or markings; (F) Alongside or opposite any street excavation or obstruction when stopping, standing, or parking would obstruct traffic; (G) Upon any bridge or other elevated structure upon a highway or within a highway tunnel; (H) On any railroad tracks; (I) On any controlled-access highway; (J) In the area between roadways of a divided highway, including crossovers; or (K) At any place where official signs prohibit stopping; or (L) On or in a bicycle lane;"
SECTION 4. Said title is further amended by revising Part 1 of Article 13 of Chapter 6, relating to bicycles and play vehicles, as follows:
"40-6-290. The provisions of this part applicable to bicycles shall apply whenever a bicycle is operated upon a highway, upon a bicycle lane, or upon any bicycle path set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles, subject to those exceptions stated in this part.
40-6-291. (a) The provisions of this chapter that apply to vehicles, but not exclusively to motor vehicles, shall apply to bicycles, except as provided in this Code section and except that the penalties prescribed in subsection (b) of Code Section 40-6-390, subsection (c) of Code Section 40-6-391, and subsection (a) of Code Section 40-6-393 shall not apply to persons riding bicycles.

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(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of Code Section 40-6-50, any person operating a bicycle may ride upon a paved shoulder; provided, however, that such person shall not be required to ride upon a paved shoulder. (c) Any person operating a bicycle may signal a right turn with his or her right arm and hand extended horizontally or with his or her left hand and arm extended upward. Such person shall not be required to signal continuously if the operator's hand is needed to control the bicycle.
40-6-292. (a) A person propelling a bicycle shall not ride other than upon or astride a permanent and regular seat attached thereto and shall allow no person to ride upon the handlebars. (b) No bicycle shall be used to carry more persons at one time than the number for which it is designed and equipped. (c) No person shall transport a child under the age of one year as a passenger on a bicycle on a highway, roadway, bicycle path, bicycle lane, or sidewalk; provided, however, that a child under the age of one year may be transported on a bicycle trailer or in an infant sling so long as such child is seated in the bicycle trailer or carried in an infant sling according to the bicycle trailer's or infant sling's manufacturer's instructions, and the bicycle trailer is properly affixed to the bicycle according to the bicycle trailer's manufacturer's instructions or the infant sling is properly worn by the rider of the bicycle according to the infant sling's manufacturer's instructions and such child transported in a bicycle trailer or infant sling is wearing a bicycle helmet as required under paragraph (1) of subsection (e) of Code Section 40-6-296. (d) No child between the ages of one year and four years shall ride as a passenger on a bicycle or bicycle trailer or be transported in an infant sling unless the child is securely seated in a child passenger bicycle seat, bicycle trailer, or infant sling according to the child passenger bicycle seat's, bicycle trailer's, or infant sling's manufacturer's instructions and the child passenger seat or bicycle trailer is properly affixed to the bicycle according to the child passenger bicycle seat's or bicycle trailer's manufacturer's instructions or the infant sling is worn according to the infant sling's manufacturer's instructions. (e) Violation of subsections (c) and (d) of this Code section shall not constitute negligence per se nor contributory negligence per se or be considered evidence of negligence or liability. (f) No person under the age of 16 years failing to comply with subsections (c) and (d) of this Code section may shall be fined or imprisoned.
40-6-293. No person riding upon any bicycle, coaster, roller skates, sled, or toy vehicle shall attach the same or himself or herself to any vehicle upon a roadway.

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40-6-294. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'hazards to safe cycling' includes, but shall not be limited to, surface debris, rough pavement, drain grates which are parallel to the side of the roadway, parked or stopped vehicles, potentially opening car doors, or any other objects which threaten the safety of a person operating a bicycle. (b) Every person operating a bicycle upon a roadway shall ride as near to the right side of the roadway as practicable, except when turning:
(1) Turning left or avoiding; (2) Avoiding hazards to safe cycling, when the; (3) The lane is too narrow to share safely with a motor vehicle, when traveling; (4) Traveling at the same speed as traffic, or while exercising; (5) Exercising due care when passing a standing vehicle or one proceeding in the same direction; or (6) There is a right turn only lane and the person operating the bicycle is not turning right; provided, however, that every person operating a bicycle away from the right side of the roadway shall exercise reasonable care and shall give due consideration to the other applicable rules of the road. As used in this subsection, the term 'hazards to safe cycling' includes, but is not limited to, surface debris, rough pavement, drain grates which are parallel to the side of the roadway, parked or stopped vehicles, potentially opening car doors, or any other objects which threaten the safety of a person operating a bicycle. (b)(c) Persons riding bicycles upon a roadway shall not ride more than two abreast except on bicycle paths, bicycle lanes, or parts of roadways set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles, or when a special event permit issued by a local governing authority permits riding more than two abreast. (c)(d) Whenever a usable bicycle path has been provided adjacent to a roadway and designated for the exclusive use of bicycle riders, then the appropriate governing authority may require that bicycle riders use such bicycle path and not use those sections of the roadway so specified by such local governing authority. The governing authority may be petitioned to remove restrictions upon demonstration that the bicycle path has become inadequate due to capacity, maintenance, or other causes. (d)(e) Bicycle paths Paths subject to the provisions of subsection (c) (d) of this Code section shall at a minimum be required to meet accepted guidelines, recommendations, and criteria with respect to planning, design, operation, and maintenance as set forth by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, and such bicycle paths shall provide accessibility to destinations equivalent to the use of the roadway. (f) Any person operating a bicycle in a bicycle lane shall ride in the same direction as traffic on the roadway. (e)(g) Electric assisted bicycles as defined in Code Section 40-1-1 may be operated on bicycle paths.

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40-6-295. No person operating a bicycle shall carry any package, bundle, or other article which prevents him or her from keeping at least one hand upon the handlebars.
40-6-296. (a) Every bicycle when in use at nighttime shall be equipped with a light on the front which shall emit a white light visible from a distance of 300 feet to the front and with a light on the back which shall emit a red reflector on the rear of a type approved by the Department of Public Safety which shall be light visible from a distance of 300 feet to the rear when directly in front of lawful upper beams of headlights on a motor vehicle. A light emitting a red light visible from a distance of 300 feet to the rear may be used in addition to the red reflector. (b) Every bicycle sold or operated shall be equipped with a brake which will enable the operator to make the braked wheels skid on dry, level pavement. (c) No bicycle shall be equipped or operated while equipped with a set of handlebars so raised that the operator must elevate his or her hands above his the operator's shoulders in order to grasp the normal steering grip area. (d) No bicycle shall be equipped, modified, or altered in such a way as to cause the pedal in its lowermost position to be more than 12 inches above the ground, nor shall any bicycle be operated if so equipped.
(e)(1) No person under the age of 16 years shall operate or be a passenger on a bicycle on a highway, bicycle path, bicycle lane, or sidewalk under the jurisdiction or control of this state or any local political subdivision thereof without wearing a bicycle helmet. (2) For the purposes of this subsection, the term 'bicycle helmet' means a piece of protective headgear which meets or exceeds the impact standards for bicycle helmets set by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) or the Snell Memorial Foundation. (3) For the purposes of this subsection, a person shall be deemed to wear a bicycle helmet only if a bicycle helmet of good fit is fastened securely upon the such person's head with the straps of the such bicycle helmet. (4) No bicycle without an accompanying protective bicycle helmet shall be rented or leased to or for the use of any person under the age of 16 years unless that person is in possession of a bicycle helmet at the time of the rental or lease. (5) Violation of any provision of this subsection shall not constitute negligence per se nor contributory negligence per se or be considered evidence of negligence or liability. (6) No person under the age of 16 failing to comply with any provision of this subsection may shall be fined or imprisoned.
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a type approved by the Department of Public Safety. The reflector on each pedal shall be so designed and situated as to be visible from the front and rear of the bicycle during darkness from a distance of 200 feet. The commissioner of public safety is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations and establish standards for such reflectors. (b) This Code section shall not apply to any bicycle purchased prior to July 1, 1972, by a retailer for the purpose of resale.

40-6-298. (a) It is shall be a misdemeanor for any person to do any act forbidden or fail to perform any act required in this part. (b) The parent of any child and the guardian of any ward shall not authorize or knowingly permit such child or ward to violate any of the provisions of this part.

40-6-299. 40-6-298. The Board of Public Safety is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations to carry this part into effect and is authorized to establish regulations for any additional safety equipment or standards it shall require for bicycles."

SECTION 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative McKillip of the 115th offers the following amendment:

Amend the substitute to HB 101 by inserting after the period on line 154 the following:

Any bicycle equipped with a red reflector on the rear that is approved by the Department of Public Safety shall not be required to have a light on the rear of the bicycle.

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:

Abdul-Salaam N Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson N Anderson

N Davis N Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickson

Y Hembree N Henson N Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes

N McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills

Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C N Smith, E Y Smith, K

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Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden N Beasley-Teague Y Bell N Benfield Y Benton
Black Y Braddock Y Brockway N Brooks N Bruce N Bryant N Buckner Y Burns N Byrd Y Carter N Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper
Crawford

Y Dobbs Y Dollar E Drenner Y Dudgeon N Dukes N Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England N Epps, C
Epps, J N Evans N Floyd N Fludd N Franklin N Frazier Y Fullerton N Gardner N Geisinger Y Golick N Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton N Hanner
Harbin N Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett N Hatfield N Heard Y Heckstall

Y Holt N Horne Y Houston N Howard Y Huckaby N Hudson N Hugley N Jackson Y Jacobs E James N Jasperse N Jerguson E Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S N Jordan Y Kaiser N Kendrick
Kidd N Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey N Long N Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin N Martin Y Maxwell N Mayo

Y Mitchell Y Morgan N Morris N Mosby N Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak N Parent N Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J N Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey N Randall Y Reece Y Rice N Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers N Rynders Y Scott, M N Scott, S E Setzler Y Shaw

N Smith, L Y Smith, R N Smith, T N Smyre N Spencer N Stephens, M N Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R N Taylor, T Y Teasley N Thomas N Tinubu
VACANT VACANT N Walker Y Watson N Welch N Weldon N Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard N Williams, A N Williams, E N Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 93, nays 73.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute, as amended.

Representative Epps of the 140th 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.

Representative Parent of the 81st stated that she inadvertently voted "nay" on the preceding roll call. She wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon.

Representative Teasley of the 38th stated that he inadvertently voted "aye" on the preceding roll call. He wished to be recorded as voting "nay" thereon.

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House of Representatives 401 Paul D. Coverdell Legislative Office Building
Atlanta, Georgia 30334
February 17, ad 2011
Dear Mr. Clerk,
Article III, Section V, Paragraph III, of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, provides in part that "No bill shall pass which refers to more than one subject matter." Further, Article I, Section II, Paragraph V, provides that "Legislative acts in violation of this Constitution or the Constitution of the United States are void, and the judiciary shall so declare them." This version of HB 101 unconstitutionally refers to more than one subject matter. As such, I was unable to vote in favor of it.
Respectfully,
/s/ Bobby Franklin
By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the House was postponed until the next legislative day:
HB 91. By Representatives Bearden of the 68th, Ramsey of the 72nd, Powell of the 171st and Cooke of the 18th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 17 and Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the procedure for sentencing and imposition of punishment and the issuance, expiration, and renewal of drivers' licenses, respectively, so as to provide that any person convicted of a felony offense shall have such conviction demarcated on his or her driver's license for the length of his or her sentence; to provide for procedure; to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to cancellation, suspension, and revocation of licenses, so as to provide for license suspension under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Speaker Pro Tem assumed the Chair.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and referred to the Committee on Rules:

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HR 343. By Representatives Crawford of the 16th, Dempsey of the 13th, Coomer of the 14th and Reece of the 11th:
A RESOLUTION commending Mrs. Kimberly McGuiness and inviting her to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 344. By Representatives Taylor of the 173rd, Black of the 174th and Maddox of the 172nd:
A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Jessica Barfield and inviting her to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 345. By Representatives Fludd of the 66th, Abdul-Salaam of the 74th, Ramsey of the 72nd, Yates of the 73rd and Jordan of the 77th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating the Sandy Creek High School football team on winning the 2010 GHSA Class AAA State Championship and inviting the team to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 346. By Representative Anderson of the 117th:
A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Scott Winkler and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 347. By Representatives Sims of the 119th, Anderson of the 117th, Harbin of the 118th, Howard of the 121st, Murphy of the 120th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending the Augusta State University men's golf team on winning the 2010 NCAA Division I National Championship and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 339. By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, Jones of the 46th, O`Neal of the 146th, Channell of the 116th, Lindsey of the 54th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 2010 Special Council on Tax Reform and Fairness for Georgians; and for other purposes.
HR 348. By Representatives Jones of the 44th, Brooks of the 63rd, Henson of the 87th, Smith of the 122nd, Ashe of the 56th and others:

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A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Markel Hutchins; and for other purposes.
HR 349. By Representative Pak of the 102nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Briana Ashbrooke; and for other purposes.
HR 350. By Representatives Bruce of the 64th, Holcomb of the 82nd, Dukes of the 150th, Smith of the 122nd and Stephens of the 164th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending District Coordinator of the National Foundation for Women Legislators Honorable Sharon BeasleyTeague, Honorable Connie Stokes, the National Foundation for Women Legislators, Liz Claiborne, Inc., the National Association of Attorneys General, and others working to address the issue of teen dating violence; and for other purposes.
HR 351. By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, Amerson of the 9th and Jasperse of the 12th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Bobby C. Hanson, better known as "Ludlow Porch"; and for other purposes.
HR 352. By Representative Jones of the 44th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the Chi Eta Phi Sorority and its Mu Phi Chapter; and for other purposes.
HR 353. By Representative Byrd of the 20th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Charles Page; and for other purposes.
HR 354. By Representatives Geisinger of the 48th, Cooper of the 41st, Braddock of the 19th, Oliver of the 83rd, Gardner of the 57th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgia's music therapists; and for other purposes.
HR 355. By Representatives Roberts of the 154th, Ralston of the 7th, O`Neal of the 146th, Jones of the 46th, Jordan of the 77th and others:

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A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Spencer Pass; and for other purposes.
HR 356. By Representatives Purcell of the 159th, Bryant of the 160th, Stephens of the 164th, Gordon of the 162nd and Stephens of the 161st:
A RESOLUTION celebrating the life and memory of Chief Clarence Edgar "Butch" Chan; and for other purposes.
HR 357. By Representatives Purcell of the 159th, Benton of the 31st, Maddox of the 172nd, Clark of the 104th, Johnson of the 37th and others:
A RESOLUTION acknowledging the contributions of senior Georgians and recognizing the week of February 21, 2011, as Senior Week at the Capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 358. By Representatives Carter of the 175th, Shaw of the 176th and Black of the 174th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Valdosta State University football team; and for other purposes.
HR 359. By Representative Harden of the 28th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. G.A. "Lefty" Cronic; and for other purposes.
HR 360. By Representative Harden of the 28th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mark Palmer; and for other purposes.
HR 361. By Representative Harden of the 28th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dylan Scott; and for other purposes.
Representative Casas of the 103rd moved that the following Bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Appropriations and recommitted to the Committee on Education:
HB 81. By Representatives Casas of the 103rd, Dickson of the 6th, Ashe of the 56th, Harrell of the 106th, Golick of the 34th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to fiscal bills generally, so as to require the submission of a bill for a fiscal note when such bill has a significant impact upon anticipated revenues or expenditures of a local school system; to provide for cooperation by the Department of Education and the State School Superintendent; to provide for distribution of the bill and fiscal notes to local school superintendents; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The motion prevailed.
By order of the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the House was withdrawn from the General Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Health & Human Services:
HB 147. By Representatives Watson of the 163rd, Cooper of the 41st, Ramsey of the 72nd, Hatchett of the 143rd and Pak of the 102nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 34A of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Patient Right to Know Act of 2001," so as to include information as to whether a physician has medical malpractice insurance as part of the physician profile; to provide that a patient has the right to inquire as to whether the physician carries medical malpractice insurance; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By order of the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the House was withdrawn from the General Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security:
HB 26. By Representatives Roberts of the 154th, McBrayer of the 153rd and Tankersley of the 158th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-5-64 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to issuance of limited driving permits for certain offenders, so as to allow for issuance of a limited driving permit to a driver who has had his or her license suspended for driving on a suspended license; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Representative McCall of the 30th District, Chairman of the Committee on Agriculture and Consumer Affairs, submitted the following report:

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Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Agriculture and 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 223 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ McCall of the 30th
Chairman

Representative Coleman of the 97th District, Chairman of the Committee on Education, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Education has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 172 Do Pass HB 175 Do Pass, by Substitute

HB 173 Do Pass HB 192 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Coleman of the 97th
Chairman

Representative Willard of the 49th District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Judiciary has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 24 HB 93

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute

HB 64 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 129 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Willard of the 49th
Chairman

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Representative Rice of the 51st District, Chairman of the Committee on Motor Vehicles, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Motor Vehicles has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 114 Do Pass HB 279 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Rice of the 51st
Chairman
The following communications were received:
Legislative Services Committee
Office of Legislative Counsel 316 State Capitol
Atlanta, Georgia 30334
February 11, 2011
Honorable Brian P. Kemp Secretary of State 214 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334
Dear Secretary of State Kemp:
Enclosed is a certificate from the Lieutenant Governor and the Speaker of the House of Representatives certifying that Honorable Robert Brown was reelected as the member of the State Transportation Board from the 4th Congressional District. He will serve for a term expiring April 15, 2016. This certificate is furnished to you pursuant to the provisions of O.C.G.A. Section 32-2-20.
With best regards, I am
Sincerely yours,
/s/ Sewell R. Brumby Legislative Counsel

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SRB:dd Enclosures

cc: Honorable Nathan Deal Honorable Casey Cagle Honorable David Ralston Honorable Tommie Williams Honorable Robert Brown Honorable Gloria Butler Honorable Steve Henson Honorable Vance C. Smith, Jr. Mr. Bob Ewing Mr. Robert E. Rivers, Jr.

Legislative Service Committee

Office of Legislative Counsel 316 State Capitol
Atlanta, Georgia 30334

TO:

HONORABLE BRIAN KEMP

SECRETARY OF STATE

This is to certify that Honorable Robert Brown has been reelected, pursuant to the provisions of O.C.G.A. Section 32-2-20, as the member of the State Transportation Board from the 4th Congressional District for a term expiring April 15, 2016.

/s/ Casey Cagle HONORABLE CASEY CAGLE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR

/s/ David Ralston HONORABLE DAVID RALSTON SPEAKER, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Legislative Service Committee

Office of Legislative Counsel 316 State Capitol
Atlanta, Georgia 30334

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CERTIFICATION OF CAUCUS ELECTION
Pursuant to the call for a caucus under the provisions of O.C.G.A. Section 32-2-20, a caucus was held on February 9, 2011, in the Senate Chamber of the State Capitol Building. At that caucus, Honorable Robert Brown was elected as the member of the State Transportation Board from the 4th Congressional District to serve a term expiring April 15, 2016.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Gloria Butler Honorable Gloria Butler Senator, District 55 CHAIRMAN
/s/ Steve B. Henson Honorable Steve Henson Senator, District 41 SECRETARY
Legislative Services Committee
Office of Legislative Counsel 316 State Capitol
Atlanta, Georgia 30334
February 11, 2011
Honorable Brian P. Kemp Secretary of State 214 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334
Dear Secretary of State Kemp:
Enclosed is a certificate from the Lieutenant Governor and the Speaker of the House of Representatives certifying that Honorable Emily Dunn was elected as the member of the State Transportation Board from the 9th Congressional District. She will serve for a term expiring April 15, 2013. This certificate is furnished to you pursuant to the provisions of O.C.G.A. Section 32-2-20.
With best regards, I am

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Sincerely yours,

/s/ Sewell R. Brumby Legislative Counsel

SRB:dd Enclosures

cc: Honorable Nathan Deal Honorable Casey Cagle Honorable David Ralston Honorable Tommie Williams Honorable Emily Dunn Honorable Jeff Mullis Honorable Vance C. Smith, Jr. Mr. Bob Ewing Mr. Robert E. Rivers, Jr.

Legislative Service Committee

Office of Legislative Counsel 316 State Capitol
Atlanta, Georgia 30334

TO:

HONORABLE BRIAN KEMP

SECRETARY OF STATE

This is to certify that Honorable Emily Dunn has been elected, pursuant to the provisions of O.C.G.A. Section 32-2-20, as the member of the State Transportation Board from the 9th Congressional District for a term expiring April 15, 2013.

/s/ Casey Cagle HONORABLE CASEY CAGLE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
/s/ David Ralston HONORABLE DAVID RALSTON SPEAKER, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Legislative Service Committee

Office of Legislative Counsel 316 State Capitol
Atlanta, Georgia 30334

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583

CERTIFICATION OF CAUCUS ELECTION
Pursuant to the call for a caucus under the provisions of O.C.G.A. Section 32-2-20, a caucus was held on February 9, 2011, in the Senate Chamber of the State Capitol Building. At that caucus, Honorable Emily Dunn was elected as the member of the State Transportation Board from the 9th Congressional District to serve a term expiring April 15, 2013.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ David Ralston Honorable David Ralston Representative, District 7 CHAIRMAN
/s/ Jeff Mullis Honorable Jeff Mullis Senator, District 53 SECRETARY
Legislative Services Committee
Office of Legislative Counsel 316 State Capitol
Atlanta, Georgia 30334
February 11, 2011
Honorable Brian P. Kemp Secretary of State 214 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334
Dear Secretary of State Kemp:
Enclosed is a certificate from the Lieutenant Governor and the Speaker of the House of Representatives certifying that Honorable Don Grantham was elected as the member of the State Transportation Board from the 10th Congressional District. He will serve for a term expiring April 15, 2014. This certificate is furnished to you pursuant to the provisions of O.C.G.A. Section 32-2-20.
With best regards, I am

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Sincerely yours,

/s/ Sewell R. Brumby Legislative Counsel

SRB:dd Enclosures

cc: Honorable Nathan Deal Honorable Casey Cagle Honorable David Ralston Honorable Tommie Williams Honorable Don Grantham Honorable Alan Powell Honorable Rick Austin Honorable Vance C. Smith, Jr. Mr. Bob Ewing Mr. Robert E. Rivers, Jr.

Legislative Service Committee

Office of Legislative Counsel 316 State Capitol
Atlanta, Georgia 30334

TO:

HONORABLE BRIAN KEMP

SECRETARY OF STATE

This is to certify that Honorable Don Grantham has been elected, pursuant to the provisions of O.C.G.A. Section 32-2-20, as the member of the State Transportation Board from the 10th Congressional District for a term expiring April 15, 2014.

/s/ Casey Cagle HONORABLE CASEY CAGLE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR

/s/ David Ralston HONORABLE DAVID RALSTON SPEAKER, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Legislative Service Committee

Office of Legislative Counsel 316 State Capitol
Atlanta, Georgia 30334

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585

CERTIFICATION OF CAUCUS ELECTION
Pursuant to the call for a caucus under the provisions of O.C.G.A. Section 32-2-20, a caucus was held on February 9, 2011, in the Senate Chamber of the State Capitol Building. At that caucus, Honorable Don Grantham was elected as the member of the State Transportation Board from the 10th Congressional District to serve a term expiring April 15, 2014.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Alan Powell Honorable Alan Powell Representative, District 29 CHAIRMAN
/s/ Rick Austin Honorable Rick Austin Representative, District 10 SECRETARY
Legislative Services Committee
Office of Legislative Counsel 316 State Capitol
Atlanta, Georgia 30334
February 11, 2011
Honorable Brian P. Kemp Secretary of State 214 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334
Dear Secretary of State Kemp:
Enclosed is a certificate from the Lieutenant Governor and the Speaker of the House of Representatives certifying that Honorable Jeff Lewis was elected as the member of the State Transportation Board from the 11th Congressional District. He will serve for a term expiring April 15, 2016. This certificate is furnished to you pursuant to the provisions of O.C.G.A. Section 32-2-20.
With best regards, I am

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Sincerely yours,

/s/ Sewell R. Brumby Legislative Counsel

SRB:dd Enclosures

cc: Honorable Nathan Deal Honorable Casey Cagle Honorable David Ralston Honorable Tommie Williams Honorable Jeff Lewis Honorable Chip Rogers Honorable Timothy Bearden Honorable Vance C. Smith, Jr. Mr. Bob Ewing Mr. Robert E. Rivers, Jr.

Legislative Service Committee

Office of Legislative Counsel 316 State Capitol
Atlanta, Georgia 30334

TO:

HONORABLE BRIAN KEMP

SECRETARY OF STATE

This is to certify that Honorable Jeff Lewis has been elected, pursuant to the provisions of O.C.G.A. Section 32-2-20, as the member of the State Transportation Board from the 11th Congressional District for a term expiring April 15, 2016.

/s/ Casey Cagle HONORABLE CASEY CAGLE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR

/s/ David Ralston HONORABLE DAVID RALSTON SPEAKER, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Legislative Service Committee

Office of Legislative Counsel 316 State Capitol
Atlanta, Georgia 30334

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2011

587

CERTIFICATION OF CAUCUS ELECTION
Pursuant to the call for a caucus under the provisions of O.C.G.A. Section 32-2-20, a caucus was held on February 9, 2011, in the Senate Chamber of the State Capitol Building. At that caucus, Honorable Jeff Lewis was elected as the member of the State Transportation Board from the 11th Congressional District to serve a term expiring April 15, 2016.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Chip Rogers Honorable Chip Rogers Senator, District 21 CHAIRMAN
/s/ Timothy Bearden Honorable Timothy Bearden Representative, District 68 SECRETARY
Representative O'Neal of the 146th moved that the House stand in recess until 5:00 o'clock, P.M., at which time the House will stand adjourned, pursuant to the adjournment Resolution previously adopted by the House and Senate, until 10:00 o'clock, A.M. Tuesday, February 22, 2011.
The Speaker Pro Tem announced the House in recess until 5:00 o'clock, P.M., at which time the House will stand adjourned, pursuant to the adjournment Resolution previously adopted by the House and Senate, until 10:00 o'clock, A.M. Tuesday, February 22, 2011.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Seventeenth Legislative Day

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock, A.M., this day and was called to order by Representative Lindsey of the 54th.

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

Allison Amerson Anderson Atwood Austin Baker Battles Beasley-Teague Benfield Benton Black Brockway Brooks Bruce Bryant Buckner Burns E Byrd Carter Casas E Channell Cheokas Clark, J Clark, V Coleman Cooke Cooper Crawford Davis Dawkins-Haigler

Dempsey Dickerson Dickson Dobbs Dollar Drenner Dudgeon E Dukes Dutton Ehrhart England Epps, C Epps, J Evans Fludd Franklin Frazier Fullerton Geisinger Golick Gordon Greene Hamilton Harden, B Harden, M Harrell Hatchett Hatfield Heard

Hembree Henson E Hill Holmes Holt Houston Howard Huckaby Hugley Jacobs James Jasperse Jerguson E Johnson E Jones, J Jones, S Kaiser Kendrick Kidd Knight Lane Lindsey Maddox, B Maddox, G Manning E Marin Martin Maxwell Mayo

McBrayer McCall McKillip Meadows Mills Mitchell Morgan Murphy Neal, J Neal, Y Nix Oliver Pak Parent Parrish Peake Powell, A Powell, J Pruett Purcell Ramsey E Randall Rice Riley Roberts Rogers Rynders Scott, M Scott, S

Setzler Shaw Sheldon Sims, B Sims, C Smith, E Smith, K Smith, L Smith, R Spencer Stephens, M Stephens, R E Stephenson Talton Taylor, D Taylor, R Taylor, T Teasley Thomas Watson Welch Weldon Wilkerson Wilkinson Williams, A Williams, E Williams, R Williamson Yates

The following members were off the floor of the House when the roll was called:

Representatives Abdul-Salaam of the 74th, Abrams of the 84th, Ashe of the 56th, Bearden of the 68th, Bell of the 58th, Collins of the 27th, Coomer of the 14th, Gardner of the 57th, Hanner of the 148th, Holcomb of the 82nd, Horne of the 71st, Hudson of the 124th, Jackson of the 142nd, Jordan of the 77th, Lucas of the 139th, Morris of the 155th, Mosby of the 90th, O`Neal of the 146th, Parsons of the 42nd, Ralston of the 7th, Reece of

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the 11th, Smith of the 168th, Smyre of the 132nd, Tinubu of the 60th, Walker of the 107th, and Willard of the 49th.
They wished to be recorded as present.
Due to a mechanical malfunction, Representative Braddock of the 19th was not recorded on the attendance roll call. She wishes to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Father Stephen McWhorter, Christ Church Frederica, St. Simons Island, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Davis of the 109th, Chairman of the Committee on Information and Audits, reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day had been read and found to be correct.
By unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.
3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.
4. Reports of Standing Committees.
5. Third reading and passage of Local uncontested Bills.
6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 280. By Representatives Harbin of the 118th, Ehrhart of the 36th, Rice of the 51st, Anderson of the 117th, Sheldon of the 105th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Georgia Emergency Telephone Number 9-1-1 Service Act of 1977," so as to correct a crossreference; to provide additional uses for Emergency Telephone System Fund moneys; to provide for the enhancement of dispatch and response activities and equipment of public safety personnel; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Energy, Utilities & Telecommunications.
HB 281. By Representative Harbin of the 118th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 4 of Title 7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding interest and usury, so as to change certain provisions relating to the legal rate of interest and the maximum rate of interest generally; to change certain provisions relating to criminal penalties for excessive interest; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Banks & Banking.
HB 282. By Representatives Yates of the 73rd, Black of the 174th, Coomer of the 14th, Hatchett of the 143rd, Parent of the 81st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 9 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Child Custody Intrastate Jurisdiction Act, so as to provide a short title; to provide procedures governing parental rights in the event one parent is subject to military deployment; to define certain terms; to provide that a court shall not enter a final order modifying parental rights of a deploying parent until 90 days after the deployment ends; to provide for a temporary order modifying parental rights and responsibilities or parent-child contact during the period of deployment or mobilization; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 283. By Representatives Beasley-Teague of the 65th, Dawkins-Haigler of the 93rd, Heard of the 114th, Dukes of the 150th, Brooks of the 63rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 14 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to other educational programs relative to the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to

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provide that the State Board of Education shall incorporate into rape prevention and personal safety education programs a program for preventing teen dating violence, the Love Is Not Abuse Curriculum; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
HB 284. By Representatives Powell of the 171st, Willard of the 49th, Weldon of the 3rd, Lindsey of the 54th, Jacobs of the 80th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 11 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to commencement of action and service, so as to change provisions relating to the procedure involved with certified process servers; to provide for procedure; to change provisions relating to process; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 285. By Representatives Coleman of the 97th, Maxwell of the 17th and Casas of the 103rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Subpart 2 of Part 6 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conditions of employment under the "Quality Basic Education Act", so as to revise provisions relating to criminal background checks on school employees; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
HB 286. By Representatives Marin of the 96th, Wilkinson of the 52nd, Mitchell of the 88th, Benfield of the 85th and Floyd of the 99th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-11-129 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to license to carry a pistol or revolver and temporary renewal permit, so as to provide for training for certain persons licensed to carry a pistol or revolver; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.

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HB 287. By Representative Sims of the 169th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the sales and use tax exemption regarding eligible food and beverages, so as to provide for a partial suspension of such exemption for a limited period of time; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 288. By Representatives Pak of the 102nd, Ramsey of the 72nd, Sheldon of the 105th, Martin of the 47th, Neal of the 1st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a short title; to amend Code Section 17-6-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to where offenses are bailable, so as to require as a condition of bail for certain offenses that DNA collection be performed on the person seeking bond; to provide for procedure; to provide for a reasonable fee; to provide for expungement under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 289. By Representatives Welch of the 110th and Knight of the 126th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ad valorem tax exemptions, so as to revise a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 290. By Representatives Cheokas of the 134th, Davis of the 109th, Maddox of the 127th, Harrell of the 106th, Sims of the 169th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act 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 correct an oversight in provisions protecting against fraudulent use of state purchasing cards as discovered and recommended by the House Committee on Information and Audits and to apply such fraud protection provisions to all state entities including state authorities; to provide for related matters; to

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provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 291. By Representatives Harrell of the 106th, England of the 108th, Powell of the 171st, Huckaby of the 113th, Jacobs of the 80th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding ad valorem taxation of property, so as to provide that property tax bills shall not include any nontax related fees or assessments; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 292. By Representatives Hembree of the 67th, Houston of the 170th, Rogers of the 26th and England of the 108th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to employment security, so as to extend certain contribution rates and credits; to change certain provisions relating to benefit experience; to continue provisions relating to administrative assessments; to extend the provision relating to automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industrial Relations.
HB 293. By Representatives Benton of the 31st, Maxwell of the 17th, Meadows of the 5th, Brooks of the 63rd, Buckner of the 130th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 47-20-30 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to retirement bills in the General Assembly, so as to define a certain term; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

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HB 294. By Representatives Maxwell of the 17th and Braddock of the 19th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Paulding County and to provide for its powers and duties, approved May 30, 2007 (Ga. L. 2007, p. 4382), so as to provide for staggered terms of office for members of the board; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 295. By Representatives Maxwell of the 17th, Benton of the 31st, Meadows of the 5th, Brooks of the 63rd, Buckner of the 130th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to retirement and pensions, so as to provide a method of calculating accrued benefits for persons subject to the Georgia State Employees Pension and Savings Plan who transfer between the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia and the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia; to provide for the transfer of the accrued benefit amount and the present value of the accrued benefit; to provide that the present value shall be based on methods and assumptions of the transferring system; to provide for the recalculation of benefits; to provide for related matters; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.
HB 296. By Representatives Clark of the 98th, Ramsey of the 72nd, Cooke of the 18th, England of the 108th, Harden of the 28th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 15 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to miscellaneous provisions for elementary and secondary education, so as to provide for the collection of data pertaining to illegal and undocumented students; to amend Code Section 31-7-6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the provision of data for research purposes by organizations rendering patient care, so as to provide for the collection of data pertaining to illegal and undocumented patients receiving treatment in hospitals; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.

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HB 297. By Representatives Maxwell of the 17th, Meadows of the 5th, Benton of the 31st, Brooks of the 63rd, Buckner of the 130th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to retirement and pensions, so as to provide that public retirement systems shall be prohibited from expending or obligating funds for certain purposes; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.
HB 298. By Representatives Harbin of the 118th, Peake of the 137th, Stephens of the 164th, Martin of the 47th and Smyre of the 132nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, so as to establish a small business investment company credit; to provide definitions; to provide standardized application format; to provide for qualification requirements; to provide for limitations; to provide for certification continuance requirements; to provide for reporting; to provide for decertification; to provide for registration; to provide for reports to the Governor and General Assembly; to provide the tax credit; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.
HB 299. By Representatives Neal of the 1st, Pak of the 102nd, Sheldon of the 105th and Ramsey of the 72nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to proof generally, so as to transfer provisions relating to DNA analysis upon conviction of certain sex offenses, to a new article of Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation; to expand the types of convicted felons who shall have a DNA sample collected and maintained in the DNA data bank from certain designated sex offender felons to all convicted felons who are incarcerated or on probation or parole; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.

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HB 300. By Representatives Channell of the 116th, Kidd of the 141st and Hudson of the 124th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Putnam County, approved September 8, 1879 (Ga. L. 1879, p. 334), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 13, 1957 (Ga. L. 1957, p. 2130), an Act approved April 11, 1979 (Ga. L. 1979, p. 3496), an Act approved March 30, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 4819), an Act approved March 30, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4410), and an Act approved April 1, 1996 (Ga. L. 1996, p. 3804), so as to provide for certain compensation of the members of the board; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 301. By Representatives Benton of the 31st, Rogers of the 26th, Roberts of the 154th, Cooke of the 18th, Hanner of the 148th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 32-6-26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the maximum weights for vehicles and loads, so as to allow a variance for certain vehicles; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HB 302. By Representatives Sheldon of the 105th, Lindsey of the 54th, Yates of the 73rd, Bryant of the 160th and Collins of the 27th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, so as to adjust the dates for certain elections to be held in 2012 and the dates for qualifying for such elections; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 303. By Representatives Cooper of the 41st, McCall of the 30th, Hembree of the 67th, Dobbs of the 53rd and Watson of the 163rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to physician assistants, so as to revise provisions relating to delegation of authority to a physician assistant

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by a physician; to authorize physician assistants to sign off on certain documents relating to health care; to revise a provision relating to a requirement that a supervising physician periodically see a patient; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
HB 304. By Representatives Harbin of the 118th, Willard of the 49th, Riley of the 50th and Tankersley of the 158th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 46-5-124.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to service suppliers that must register certain information with the director of emergency management, updating information, and notices of delinquency, so as to modify provisions relating to information that must be registered by a service supplier doing business in Georgia for support of the 9-1-1 system; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Energy, Utilities & Telecommunications.
HB 305. By Representative Stephens of the 164th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local boards of education, so as to provide that members of local boards of education shall serve terms of no less than four years in length; to provide for a phase-in period; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
HB 306. By Representative Stephens of the 164th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from state sales and use tax, so as to provide for an exemption from state sales and use tax only with respect to certain sales to qualified job training organizations; to provide for a definition; to provide for conditions and limitations; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

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HB 307. By Representative Harbin of the 118th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 11 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission, so as to provide for burn centers and burn patients as part of the trauma network; to revise definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
HB 308. By Representative Maxwell of the 17th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 20 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to the "Public Retirement Systems Standards Law," so as to provide for the duties of the boards of trustees of public retirement systems; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.
HB 309. By Representatives Rice of the 51st, Jerguson of the 22nd, Cooke of the 18th, Battles of the 15th, Dudgeon of the 24th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to certificates of title, security interests, and liens, so as to change the value of a vehicle that can be scrapped; to provide for procedures for notifying the Department of Revenue regarding the cancellation of titles to scrap vehicles; to add falsifying a statement regarding cancellation of title of a scrap vehicle to the list of acts deemed to be felonies; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.
HB 310. By Representatives Hugley of the 133rd, Reece of the 11th, Scott of the 76th, Abrams of the 84th, Smyre of the 132nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-751.4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to policies in public schools prohibiting bullying, so as to enact "The End to Cyberbullying Act"; to prohibit cyberbullying; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.

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HB 311. By Representatives Bruce of the 64th, Fullerton of the 151st, Scott of the 76th, Frazier of the 123rd, Abrams of the 84th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to labor and industrial relations, so as to enact the "Parent Protection Act"; to provide for leave for employees to attend school conferences and medical appointments; to provide for definitions; to provide for conditions to take leave; to provide for annual notification; to provide for statutory construction; to provide that retaliatory actions are unlawful; to provide for a remedy; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industrial Relations.
HB 312. By Representatives Ashe of the 56th, Howard of the 121st, Kaiser of the 59th, Crawford of the 16th, Thomas of the 100th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to enact the "Protecting Public School Funds Act"; to amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to repeal Chapter 2A, relating to student scholarship organizations; to amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, so as to repeal Code Section 48-7-29.16, relating to the qualified education tax credit; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 326. By Representatives Collins of the 27th, Ralston of the 7th, Jones of the 46th, Abrams of the 84th, O`Neal of the 146th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to scholarships, loans, and grants, so as to provide comprehensive revisions to the HOPE scholarship and grant program; to amend Code Section 20-2-157 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the uniform reporting system for determining eligibility of students seeking enrollment in postsecondary courses, so as to require certain coursework; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 27 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to the "Georgia Lottery for Education Act," so as to revise provisions relating to compensation of employees of the Georgia Lottery Corporation; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

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HR 340. By Representative Franklin of the 43rd:

A RESOLUTION informing Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice Carol W. Hunstein that Georgia is a republic, not a democracy; recognizing the great differences between these two forms of government; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HR 341. By Representatives Henson of the 87th, Benfield of the 85th, Williams of the 89th, Mosby of the 90th, Oliver of the 83rd and others:

A RESOLUTION urging efforts to promote an increase in public awareness of the dangers of celebratory gunfire; urging state and local governments and law enforcement agencies to better educate Georgians regarding the serious threat created by firing a weapon into the air during a celebration; and committing to studying and adopting tougher criminal sanctions for those who perform celebratory gunfire resulting in injury or death to another person; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.

HR 342. By Representatives Clark of the 98th, Cooke of the 18th, Braddock of the 19th, Taylor of the 79th, Casas of the 103rd and others:

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the prioritized expenditure of excess state revenues, including income tax relief, in the event of a budget surplus; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for limitations on appropriations from the Revenue Shortfall Reserve; to provide for the authority of the General Assembly with respect to the foregoing; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight.

The Speaker assumed the Chair.

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

HB 264 HB 267 HB 269 HB 271 HB 273

HB 266 HB 268 HB 270 HB 272 HB 274

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HB 275 HB 277 HB 279

HB 276 HB 278

Representative Golick of the 34th District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 162 HB 196 HB 238

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Golick of the 34th
Chairman

The following Resolutions of the House, referred to the House Rules Subcommittee on Invites, were reported by the Committee on Rules with the following recommendations:

HR 107 HR 110 HR 117 HR 254 HR 294 HR 346

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HR 108 HR 111 HR 247 HR 286 HR 343 HR 347

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2011

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 17th Legislative Day as enumerated below:

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DEBATE CALENDAR

Open Rule

None

Modified Open Rule

HB 30

Contracts; illegal or void; repeal certain code sections (Substitute)(JudyWillard-49th)

Modified Structured Rule

HB 53 HB 92 HB 232

Detective and security businesses; certified Peace Officer Standard excluded; provide (RegI-Bearden-68th) (AM# 35 0220) Elections; in-person absentee balloting; provide limitations (Substitute)(GAff-Hamilton-23rd) (Rules Committee Substitute) Lobbyists; commission salesperson not required; prohibition not apply (Substitute)(GAff-Lindsey-54th)

Structured Rule

None

Bills and Resolutions on this calendar may be called in any order the Speaker desires.

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Meadows of the 5th
Chairman

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

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate:

SB 37. By Senators Carter of the 1st, Jackson of the 24th, Staton of the 18th, Rogers of the 21st, Williams of the 19th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 16 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "State Properties Code," so as to provide the State Properties Commission the authority to enter into multiyear lease agreements; to provide for the termination of certain rental and lease agreements; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 56. By Senator Hooks of the 14th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Americus-Sumter County Airport Authority, approved April 19, 2000 (Ga. L. 2000, p. 4082), so as to change the membership of the authority; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following resolutions of the Senate:

SR 15. By Senator Tolleson of the 20th:

A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Committee on Water Supply; and for other purposes.

SR 84. By Senators Carter of the 1st, Jackson of the 24th, Staton of the 18th, Rogers of the 21st, Williams of the 19th and others:

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to allow state entities to enter into multiyear rental agreements without obligating present funds for the full obligation to the state under the full term of such agreements; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

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

SB 37.

By Senators Carter of the 1st, Jackson of the 24th, Staton of the 18th, Rogers of the 21st, Williams of the 19th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 16 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "State Properties Code," so as to provide the State Properties Commission the authority to enter into multiyear lease agreements; to provide for the termination of

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certain rental and lease agreements; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

SB 56. By Senator Hooks of the 14th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Americus-Sumter County Airport Authority, approved April 19, 2000 (Ga. L. 2000, p. 4082), so as to change the membership of the authority; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.

SR 15. By Senator Tolleson of the 20th:

A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Committee on Water Supply; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources & Environment.

SR 84.

By Senators Carter of the 1st, Jackson of the 24th, Staton of the 18th, Rogers of the 21st, Williams of the 19th and others:

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to allow state entities to enter into multiyear rental agreements without obligating present funds for the full obligation to the state under the full term of such agreements; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

Pursuant to HR 111, the House recognized and commended the Jones County Lady Hounds softball team on winning the Class AAAA State Championship and invited them to appear before the House of Representatives.

Pursuant to HR 294, the House recognized and commended Mr. Gerard Robinson and invited him to be recognized by the House of Representatives.

Pursuant to HR 117, the House commended Sheriff Robbie Darren Mitchum and invited him to be recognized by the House of Representatives.

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Pursuant to HR 286, the House commended Mr. Charles "Chuck" Ware and invited him to be recognized by the House of Representatives.
The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Atwood of the 179th, Holt of the 112th, Coomer of the 14th, Manning of the 32nd, Nix of the 69th, Purcell of the 159th, Tinubu of the 60th, Lucas of the 139th, Coleman of the 97th, and Burns of the 157th.
The following Resolutions of the House, favorably reported by the Committee on Rules, were read and adopted:
HR 107. By Representatives Wilkinson of the 52nd, Smyre of the 132nd, Lucas of the 139th, Hanner of the 148th, Brooks of the 63rd and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Mr. James G. Ledbetter on the occasion of his retirement and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 108. By Representatives Roberts of the 154th, Ralston of the 7th, O`Neal of the 146th, Houston of the 170th, McCall of the 30th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending Dr. Arthur Leroy Dorminy as the Distinguished Older Georgian for 2011 and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 110. By Representative Holmes of the 125th:
A RESOLUTION commending the Piedmont Academy Cougars Football Team on winning the GISA Class AA State Championship and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 111. By Representatives Holmes of the 125th and Epps of the 140th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Jones County Lady Hounds softball team on winning the Class AAAA State Championship and inviting them to appear before the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.

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HR 117. By Representative Epps of the 140th:
A RESOLUTION commending Sheriff Robbie Darren Mitchum and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 247. By Representatives Purcell of the 159th, Ralston of the 7th, Jones of the 46th, Stephens of the 164th, Bryant of the 160th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Paula Deen and inviting her to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 254. By Representatives Jordan of the 77th, James of the 135th and Stephens of the 161st:
A RESOLUTION commending Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., and the Georgia District Chapters and inviting the Georgia District Director and representatives of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 286. By Representative Baker of the 78th:
A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Charles "Chuck" Ware and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 294. By Representatives Morgan of the 39th, Kaiser of the 59th, Casas of the 103rd, Jones of the 46th, Taylor of the 55th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Gerard Robinson and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 343. By Representatives Crawford of the 16th, Dempsey of the 13th, Coomer of the 14th and Reece of the 11th:
A RESOLUTION commending Mrs. Kimberly McGuiness and inviting her to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 346. By Representative Anderson of the 117th:
A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Scott Winkler and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.

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HR 347. By Representatives Sims of the 119th, Anderson of the 117th, Harbin of the 118th, Howard of the 121st, Murphy of the 120th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending the Augusta State University men's golf team on winning the 2010 NCAA Division I National Championship and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
By order of the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the House was withdrawn from the General Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Motor Vehicles:
HB 127. By Representatives Holt of the 112th, Smith of the 131st, Ramsey of the 72nd, Hudson of the 124th, Battles of the 15th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prestige license plates and special plates for certain persons and vehicles, so as to provide for special license plates for amateur radio operators; to provide for conditions; to provide for a design; to provide for a list of eligible names; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; 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 30. By Representative Willard of the 49th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for legislative findings; to amend Chapter 8 of Title 13 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to illegal or void contracts generally, so as to repeal Code Section 13-8-2.1, relating to contracts in partial restraint of trade; to change provisions relating to contracts contravening public policy; to repeal Article 4 of Chapter 8 of Title 13, relating to restrictive covenants in contracts; to provide a statement of legislative findings; to provide for rebuttable presumptions; to provide for enforcement by third-parties; to provide for construction; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To provide for legislative findings; to amend Chapter 8 of Title 13 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to illegal or void contracts generally, so as to repeal Code Section 13-8-2.1, relating to contracts in partial restraint of trade; to change provisions relating to contracts contravening public policy; to repeal Article 4 of Chapter 8 of Title 13, relating to restrictive covenants in contracts; to provide a statement of legislative findings; to define certain terms; to provide for applicability; to provide for the enforcement of contracts that restrict or prohibit competition in certain commercial agreements; to provide for the judicial enforcement of such provisions; to provide for the modification of such provisions; to provide for rebuttable presumptions; to provide for enforcement by third-parties; to provide for construction; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. During the 2009 legislative session the General Assembly enacted HB 173 (Act No. 64, Ga. L. 2009, p. 231), which was a bill that dealt with the issue of restrictive covenants in contracts and which was contingently effective on the passage of a constitutional amendment. During the 2010 legislative session the General Assembly enacted HR 178 (Ga. L. 2010, p. 1260), the constitutional amendment necessary for the statutory language of HB 173 (Act No. 64, Ga. L. 2009, p. 231), and the voters ratified the constitutional amendment on November 2, 2010. It has been suggested by certain parties that because of the effective date provisions of HB 173 (Act No. 64, Ga. L. 2009, p. 231), there may be some question about the validity of that legislation. It is the intention of this Act to remove any such uncertainty by substantially reenacting the substantive provisions of HB 173 (Act No. 64, Ga. L. 2009, p. 231), but the enactment of this Act should not be taken as evidence of a legislative determination that HB 173 (Act No. 64, Ga. L. 2009, p. 231) was in fact invalid.
SECTION 2. Chapter 8 of Title 13 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to illegal and void contracts generally, is amended by repealing subsection (a) of Code Section 13-8-2, relating to contracts contravening public policy, and enacting a new subsection (a) to read as follows:
"(a) A contract that is against the policy of the law cannot be enforced. Contracts deemed contrary to public policy include but are not limited to:
(1) Contracts tending to corrupt legislation or the judiciary; (2) Contracts in general restraint of trade, as distinguished from contracts which restrict certain competitive activities, as provided in Article 4 of this chapter;

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(3) Contracts to evade or oppose the revenue laws of another country; (4) Wagering contracts; or (5) Contracts of maintenance or champerty."
SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended by repealing Code Section 13-8-2.1, relating to contracts in partial restraint of trade.
SECTION 4. Said chapter is further amended by repealing Article 4, relating to restrictive covenants in contracts, and enacting a new Article 4 to read as follows:
"ARTICLE 4
13-8-50. The General Assembly finds that reasonable restrictive covenants contained in employment and commercial contracts serve the legitimate purpose of protecting legitimate business interests and creating an environment that is favorable to attracting commercial enterprises to Georgia and keeping existing businesses within the state. Further, the General Assembly desires to provide statutory guidance so that all parties to such agreements may be certain of the validity and enforceability of such provisions and may know their rights and duties according to such provisions.
13-8-51. As used in this article, the term:
(1) 'Affiliate' means: (A) A person or entity that directly, or indirectly through one or more intermediaries, controls or is controlled by or is under common control with another person or entity; (B) Any entity of which a person is an officer, director, or partner or holds an equity interest or ownership position that accounts for 25 percent or more of the voting rights or profit interest of such entity; (C) Any trust or other estate in which the person or entity has a beneficial interest of 25 percent or more or as to which such person or entity serves as trustee or in a similar fiduciary capacity; or (D) The spouse, lineal ancestors, lineal descendants, and siblings of the person, as well as each of their spouses.
(2) 'Business' means any line of trade or business conducted by the seller or employer, as such terms are defined in this Code section. (3) 'Confidential information' means data and information:
(A) Relating to the business of the employer, regardless of whether the data or information constitutes a trade secret as that term is defined in Code Section 10-1761;

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(B) Disclosed to the employee or of which the employee became aware of as a consequence of the employee's relationship with the employer; (C) Having value to the employer; (D) Not generally known to competitors of the employer; and (E) Which includes trade secrets, methods of operation, names of customers, price lists, financial information and projections, route books, personnel data, and similar information; provided, however, that such term shall not mean data or information (A) which has been voluntarily disclosed to the public by the employer, except where such public disclosure has been made by the employee without authorization from the employer; (B) which has been independently developed and disclosed by others; or (C) which has otherwise entered the public domain through lawful means. (4) 'Controlling interest' means any equity interest or ownership participation held by a person or entity with respect to a business that accounts for 25 percent or more of the voting rights or profit interest of the business prior to the sale, alone or in combination with the interest or participation held by affiliates of such person or entity. (5) 'Employee' means: (A) An executive employee; (B) Research and development personnel or other persons or entities of an employer, including, without limitation, independent contractors, in possession of confidential information that is important to the business of the employer; (C) Any other person or entity, including an independent contractor, in possession of selective or specialized skills, learning, or abilities or customer contacts, customer information, or confidential information who or that has obtained such skills, learning, abilities, contacts, or information by reason of having worked for an employer; or (D) A franchisee, distributor, lessee, licensee, or party to a partnership agreement or a sales agent, broker, or representative in connection with franchise, distributorship, lease, license, or partnership agreements. Such term shall not include any employee who lacks selective or specialized skills, learning, or abilities or customer contacts, customer information, or confidential information. (6) 'Employer' means any corporation, partnership, proprietorship, or other business organization, whether for profit or not for profit, including, without limitation, any successor in interest to such an entity, who or that conducts business or any person or entity who or that directly or indirectly owns an equity interest or ownership participation in such an entity accounting for 25 percent or more of the voting rights or profit interest of such entity. Such term also means the buyer or seller of a business organization. (7) 'Executive employee' means a member of the board of directors, an officer, a key employee, a manager, or a supervisor of an employer.

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(8) 'Key employee' means an employee who, by reason of the employer's investment of time, training, money, trust, exposure to the public, or exposure to customers, vendors, or other business relationships during the course of the employee's employment with the employer, has gained a high level of notoriety, fame, reputation, or public persona as the employer's representative or spokesperson or has gained a high level of influence or credibility with the employer's customers, vendors, or other business relationships or is intimately involved in the planning for or direction of the business of the employer or a defined unit of the business of the employer. Such term also means an employee in possession of selective or specialized skills, learning, or abilities or customer contacts or customer information who has obtained such skills, learning, abilities, contacts, or information by reason of having worked for the employer. (9) 'Legitimate business interest' includes, but is not limited to:
(A) Trade secrets, as defined by Code Section 10-1-761; (B) Valuable confidential information that otherwise does not qualify as a trade secret; (C) Substantial relationships with specific prospective or existing customers, patients, vendors, or clients; (D) Customer, patient, or client good will associated with:
(i) An ongoing business, commercial, or professional practice, including, but not limited to, by way of trade name, trademark, service mark, or trade dress; (ii) A specific geographic location; or (iii) A specific marketing or trade area; and (E) Extraordinary or specialized training. (10) 'Material contact' means the contact between an employee and each customer or potential customer: (A) With whom or which the employee dealt on behalf of the employer; (B) Whose dealings with the employer were coordinated or supervised by the employee; (C) About whom the employee obtained confidential information in the ordinary course of business as a result of such employee's association with the employer; or (D) Who receives products or services authorized by the employer, the sale or provision of which results or resulted in compensation, commissions, or earnings for the employee within two years prior to the date of the employee's termination. (11) 'Modification' means the limitation of a restrictive covenant to render it reasonable in light of the circumstances in which it was made. Such term shall include: (A) Severing or removing that part of a restrictive covenant that would otherwise make the entire restrictive covenant unenforceable; and (B) Enforcing the provisions of a restrictive covenant to the extent that the provisions are reasonable. (12) 'Modify' means to make, to cause, or otherwise to bring about a modification.

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(13) 'Products or services' means anything of commercial value, including, without limitation, goods; personal, real, or intangible property; services; financial products; business opportunities or assistance; or any other object or aspect of business or the conduct thereof. (14) 'Professional' means an employee who has as a primary duty the performance of work requiring knowledge of an advanced type in a field of science or learning customarily acquired by a prolonged course of specialized intellectual instruction or requiring invention, imagination, originality, or talent in a recognized field of artistic or creative endeavor. Such term shall not include employees performing technician work using knowledge acquired through on-the-job and classroom training, rather than by acquiring the knowledge through prolonged academic study, such as might be performed, without limitation, by a mechanic, a manual laborer, or a ministerial employee. (15) 'Restrictive covenant' means an agreement between two or more parties that exists to protect the first party's or parties' interest in property, confidential information, customer good will, business relationships, employees, or any other economic advantages that the second party has obtained for the benefit of the first party or parties, to which the second party has gained access in the course of his or her relationship with the first party or parties, or which the first party or parties has acquired from the second party as the result of a sale. Such restrictive covenants may exist within or ancillary to contracts between or among employers and employees, distributors and manufacturers, lessors and lessees, partnerships and partners, employers and independent contractors, franchisors and franchisees, and sellers and purchasers of a business or commercial enterprise and any two or more employers. A restrictive covenant shall not include covenants appurtenant to real property. (16) 'Sale' means any sale or transfer of the good will or substantially all of the assets of a business or any sale or transfer of a controlling interest in a business, whether by sale, exchange, redemption, merger, or otherwise. (17) 'Seller' means any person or entity, including any successor-in-interest to such an entity, that is:
(A) An owner of a controlling interest; (B) An executive employee of the business who receives, at a minimum, consideration in connection with a sale; or (C) An affiliate of a person or entity described in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph; provided, however, that each sale involving a restrictive covenant shall be binding only on the person or entity entering into such covenant, its successorsin-interest, and, if so specified in the covenant, any entity that directly or indirectly through one or more affiliates is controlled by or is under common control of such person or entity. (18) 'Termination' means the termination of an employee's engagement with an employer, whether with or without cause, upon the initiative of either party. (19) 'Trade dress' means the distinctive packaging or design of a product that promotes the product and distinguishes it from other products in the marketplace.

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13-8-52. (a) The provisions of this article shall be applicable only to contracts and agreements between or among:
(1) Employers and employees; (2) Distributors and manufacturers; (3) Lessors and lessees; (4) Partnerships and partners; (5) Franchisors and franchisees; (6) Sellers and purchasers of a business or commercial enterprise; and (7) Two or more employers. (b) The provisions of this article shall not apply to any contract or agreement not described in subsection (a) of this Code section.
13-8-53. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, enforcement of contracts that restrict competition during the term of a restrictive covenant, so long as such restrictions are reasonable in time, geographic area, and scope of prohibited activities, shall be permitted. However, enforcement of contracts that restrict competition after the term of employment, as distinguished from a customer nonsolicitation provision, as described in subsection (b) of this Code section, or a nondisclosure of confidential information provision, as described in subsection (e) of this Code section, shall not be permitted against any employee who does not, in the course of his or her employment:
(1) Customarily and regularly solicit for the employer customers or prospective customers; (2) Customarily and regularly engage in making sales or obtaining orders or contracts for products or services to be performed by others; (3) Perform the following duties:
(A) Have a primary duty of managing the enterprise in which the employee is employed or of a customarily recognized department or subdivision thereof; (B) Customarily and regularly direct the work of two or more other employees; and (C) Have the authority to hire or fire other employees or have particular weight given to suggestions and recommendations as to the hiring, firing, advancement, promotion, or any other change of status of other employees; or (4) Perform the duties of a key employee or of a professional. (b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, an employee may agree in writing for the benefit of an employer to refrain, for a stated period of time following termination, from soliciting, or attempting to solicit, directly or by assisting others, any business from any of such employer's customers, including actively seeking prospective customers, with whom the employee had material contact during his or her employment for purposes of providing products or services that are competitive with those provided by the employer's business. No express reference to geographic area or the types of products or services considered to be competitive shall be required in order for the restraint to be enforceable. Any reference to a prohibition against 'soliciting or

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attempting to solicit business from customers' or similar language shall be adequate for such purpose and narrowly construed to apply only to: (1) such of the employer's customers, including actively sought prospective customers, with whom the employee had material contact; and (2) products or services that are competitive with those provided by the employer's business.
(c)(1) Activities, products, or services that are competitive with the activities, products, or services of an employer shall include activities, products, or services that are the same as or similar to the activities, products, or services of the employer. Whenever a description of activities, products, or services, or geographic areas, is required by this Code section, any description that provides fair notice of the maximum reasonable scope of the restraint shall satisfy such requirement, even if the description is generalized or could possibly be stated more narrowly to exclude extraneous matters. In case of a postemployment covenant entered into prior to termination, any good faith estimate of the activities, products, or services, or geographic areas, that may be applicable at the time of termination shall also satisfy such requirement, even if such estimate is capable of including or ultimately proves to include extraneous activities, products, or services, or geographic areas. The postemployment covenant shall be construed ultimately to cover only so much of such estimate as relates to the activities actually conducted, the products or services actually offered, or the geographic areas actually involved within a reasonable period of time prior to termination. (2) Activities, products, or services shall be considered sufficiently described if a reference to the activities, products, or services is provided and qualified by the phrase 'of the type conducted, authorized, offered, or provided within two years prior to termination' or similar language containing the same or a lesser time period. The phrase 'the territory where the employee is working at the time of termination' or similar language shall be considered sufficient as a description of geographic areas if the person or entity bound by the restraint can reasonably determine the maximum reasonable scope of the restraint at the time of termination. (d) Any restrictive covenant not in compliance with the provisions of this article is unlawful and is void and unenforceable; provided, however, that a court may modify a covenant that is otherwise void and unenforceable so long as the modification does not render the covenant more restrictive with regard to the employee than as originally drafted by the parties. (e) Nothing in this article shall be construed to limit the period of time for which a party may agree to maintain information as confidential or as a trade secret, or to limit the geographic area within which such information must be kept confidential or as a trade secret, for so long as the information or material remains confidential or a trade secret, as applicable.
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protection to all legitimate business interests established by the person seeking enforcement. (b) In any action concerning enforcement of a restrictive covenant, a court shall not enforce a restrictive covenant unless it is in compliance with the provisions of Code Section 13-8-53; provided, however, that if a court finds that a contractually specified restraint does not comply with the provisions of Code Section 13-8-53, then the court may modify the restraint provision and grant only the relief reasonably necessary to protect such interest or interests and to achieve the original intent of the contracting parties to the extent possible.
13-8-55. The person seeking enforcement of a restrictive covenant shall plead and prove the existence of one or more legitimate business interests justifying the restrictive covenant. If a person seeking enforcement of the restrictive covenant establishes by prima-facie evidence that the restraint is in compliance with the provisions of Code Section 13-853, then any person opposing enforcement has the burden of establishing that the contractually specified restraint does not comply with such requirements or that such covenant is unreasonable.
13-8-56. In determining the reasonableness of a restrictive covenant that limits or restricts competition during or after the term of an employment or business relationship, the court shall make the following presumptions:
(1) During the term of the relationship, a time period equal to or measured by duration of the parties' business or commercial relationship is reasonable, provided that the reasonableness of a time period after a term of employment shall be as provided for in Code Section 13-8-57; (2) A geographic territory which includes the areas in which the employer does business at any time during the parties' relationship, even if not known at the time of entry into the restrictive covenant, is reasonable provided that:
(A) The total distance encompassed by the provisions of the covenant also is reasonable; (B) The agreement contains a list of particular competitors as prohibited employers for a limited period of time after the term of employment or a business or commercial relationship; or (C) Both subparagraphs (A) and (B) of this paragraph; (3) The scope of competition restricted is measured by the business of the employer or other person or entity in whose favor the restrictive covenant is given; provided, however, that a court shall not refuse to enforce the provisions of a restrictive covenant because the person seeking enforcement establishes evidence that a restrictive covenant has been violated but has not proven that the covenant has been violated as to the entire scope of the prohibited activities of the person seeking enforcement or as to the entire geographic area of the covenant; and

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(4) Any restriction that operates during the term of an employment relationship, agency relationship, independent contractor relationship, partnership, franchise, distributorship, license, ownership of a stake in a business entity, or other ongoing business relationship shall not be considered unreasonable because it lacks any specific limitation upon scope of activity, duration, or geographic area so long as it promotes or protects the purpose or subject matter of the agreement or relationship or deters any potential conflict of interest.
13-8-57. (a) In determining the reasonableness in time of a restrictive covenant sought to be enforced after a term of employment, a court shall apply the rebuttable presumptions provided in this Code section. (b) In the case of a restrictive covenant sought to be enforced against a former employee and not associated with the sale or ownership of all or a material part of:
(1) The assets of a business, professional practice, or other commercial enterprise; (2) The shares of a corporation; (3) A partnership interest; (4) A limited liability company membership; or (5) An equity interest or profit participation, of any other type, in a business, professional practice, or other commercial enterprise, a court shall presume to be reasonable in time any restraint two years or less in duration and shall presume to be unreasonable in time any restraint more than two years in duration, measured from the date of the termination of the business relationship. (c) In the case of a restrictive covenant sought to be enforced against a current or former distributor, dealer, franchisee, lessee of real or personal property, or licensee of a trademark, trade dress, or service mark and not associated with the sale of all or a part of: (1) The assets of a business, professional practice, or other commercial enterprise; (2) The shares of a corporation; (3) A partnership interest; (4) A limited liability company membership; or (5) An equity interest or profit participation, of any other type, in a business, professional practice, or other commercial enterprise, a court shall presume to be reasonable in time any restraint three years or less in duration and shall presume to be unreasonable in time any restraint more than three years in duration, measured from the date of termination of the business relationship. (d) In the case of a restrictive covenant sought to be enforced against the owner or seller of all or a material part of: (1) The assets of a business, professional practice, or other commercial enterprise; (2) The shares of a corporation; (3) A partnership interest; (4) A limited liability company membership; or

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(5) An equity interest or profit participation, of any other type, in a business, professional practice, or other commercial enterprise, a court shall presume to be reasonable in time any restraint the longer of five years or less in duration or equal to the period of time during which payments are being made to the owner or seller as a result of any sale referred to in this subsection and shall presume to be unreasonable in time any restraint more than the longer of five years in duration or the period of time during which payments are being made to the owner or seller as a result of any sale referred to in this subsection, measured from the date of termination or disposition of such interest.
13-8-58. (a) A court shall not refuse to enforce a restrictive covenant on the ground that the person seeking enforcement is a third-party beneficiary of such contract or is an assignee or successor to a party to such contract. (b) In determining the enforceability of a restrictive covenant, it is not a defense that the person seeking enforcement no longer continues in business in the scope of the prohibited activities that is the subject of the action to enforce the restrictive covenant if such discontinuance of business is the result of a violation of the restriction. (c) A court shall enforce a restrictive covenant by any appropriate and effective remedy available at law or equity, including, but not limited to, temporary and permanent injunctions. (d) In determining the reasonableness of a restrictive covenant between an employer and an employee, as such term is defined in subparagraphs (A) through (C) of paragraph (5) of Code Section 13-8-51, a court may consider the economic hardship imposed upon an employee by enforcement of the covenant; provided, however, that this subsection shall not apply to contracts or agreements between or among those persons or entities listed in paragraphs (2) through (7) of subsection (a) of Code Section 13-8-52.
13-8-59. Nothing in this article shall be construed or interpreted to allow or to make enforceable any restraint of trade or commerce that is otherwise illegal or unenforceable under the laws of the United States or under the Constitution of this state or of the United States."
SECTION 5. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval and shall apply to contracts entered into on and after such date and shall not apply in actions determining the enforceability of restrictive covenants entered into before such date.
SECTION 6. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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An amendment by Representative Thomas of the 100th was ruled out of order because it failed to meet the time requirements pursuant to Rule 33.2 (b), requiring that amendments to legislation designated as Modified Open Rule be pre-printed and placed upon the desk one hour prior to debate.

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:

N Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams N Allison Y Amerson N Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood N Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden N Beasley-Teague N Bell N Benfield N Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks N Bruce N Bryant N Buckner N Burns E Byrd
Carter N Casas E Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Davis Dawkins-Haigler
Y Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar N Drenner Y Dudgeon E Dukes N Dutton
Ehrhart Y England N Epps, C N Epps, J Y Evans N Floyd N Fludd N Franklin N Frazier Y Fullerton
Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton N Hanner N Harbin Y Harden, B N Harden, M N Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield N Heard Y Heckstall

Y Hembree N Henson E Hill N Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt N Horne Y Houston N Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs N James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson E Johnson E Jones, J
Jones, S Jordan N Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long N Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G N Manning E Marin Y Martin N Maxwell Y Mayo

Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows N Mills Y Mitchell N Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby N Murphy Y Neal, J N Neal, Y Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J N Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey E Randall N Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts N Rogers N Rynders N Scott, M N Scott, S N Setzler Y Shaw

Y Sheldon N Sims, B Y Sims, C N Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R N Smith, T Y Smyre N Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Taylor, T N Teasley N Thomas N Tinubu
VACANT VACANT N Walker Y Watson Y Welch Weldon N Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A N Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates Ralston, Speaker

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The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.
Due to a mechanical malfunction, the vote of Representative Jordan of the 77th was not recorded on the preceding roll call. He wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon.
Representative Heckstall of the 62nd stated that he inadvertently voted "aye" on the preceding roll call. He wished to be recorded as voting "nay" thereon.
Representatives Dickerson of the 95th and Howard of the 121st stated that they inadvertently voted "nay" on the preceding roll call. They wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon.
Representative Dawkins-Haigler of the 93rd 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.
House of Representatives 401 Paul D. Coverdell Legislative Office Building
Atlanta, Georgia 30334
February 22, ad 2011
Dear Mr. Clerk,
Article III, Section V, Paragraph III, of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, provides in part that "No bill shall pass which refers to more than one subject matter." Further, Article I, Section II, Paragraph V, provides that "Legislative acts in violation of this Constitution or the Constitution of the United States are void, and the judiciary shall so declare them." This version of HB 30 unconstitutionally refers to more than one subject matter. As such, I was unable to vote in favor of it.
Respectfully,
/s/ Bobby Franklin
HB 232. By Representatives Lindsey of the 54th, Smyre of the 132nd, Wilkinson of the 52nd, Stephens of the 164th, Williams of the 4th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 28-7-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the prohibition of contingency compensation of lobbyists, so as to provide that such prohibition shall not

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apply to bona fide commission salespersons and that such salespersons shall not be required to register as lobbyists or otherwise be considered to be lobbyists; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Code Section 28-7-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the prohibition of contingency compensation of lobbyists, so as to provide that such prohibition shall not apply to bona fide commission salespersons and that such salespersons shall not be required to register as lobbyists or otherwise be considered to be lobbyists; 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. Code Section 28-7-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the prohibition of contingency compensation of lobbyists, is amended by designating the existing text of the Code section as subsection (a) and adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(b) The prohibitions on contingent compensation contained in subsection (a) of this Code section and in subsection (a) of Code Section 21-5-76 shall not apply to, and shall not prohibit the retention or employment of, a bona fide commission salesperson who acts in that capacity with respect to governmental procurements; and such a bona fide commission salesperson shall not be required to register as a lobbyist or otherwise be subject to the provisions of Article 4 of Chapter 5 of Title 21."
SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval. It is the express intention of the General Assembly that this Act be applied retroactively to January 10, 2011, as well as prospectively.
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.

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

Y Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock
Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns E Byrd Y Carter Y Casas E Channell Y Cheokas
Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper N Crawford

Y Davis Dawkins-Haigler
Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon E Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton
Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard Y Heckstall

Y Hembree Y Henson E Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson E Johnson E Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd
Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning E Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills
Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey E Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders N Scott, M Y Scott, S Y Setzler Y Shaw

Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson
Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu
VACANT VACANT Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 158, nays 3.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

Representatives Brockway of the 101st, Clark of the 98th, Dawkins-Haigler of the 93rd, and Talton of the 145th 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 92. By Representatives Hamilton of the 23rd, Meadows of the 5th, England of the 108th, Mosby of the 90th, Heard of the 114th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, so as to provide limitations on when in-person absentee balloting may be conducted; to provide for a period of advance voting; to provide for procedures; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and withdrawn:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, so as to provide limitations on when in-person absentee balloting may be conducted; to provide for a period of advance voting; to provide for procedures; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, is amended by revising paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of Code Section 21-2-381, relating to making application for an absentee ballot, as follows:
"(2) If found eligible, the registrar or absentee ballot clerk shall certify by signing in the proper place on the application and shall either then:
(A) Shall mail the ballot as provided in this Code section; (B) If the application is made in person, shall or issue the ballot to the elector to be voted within the confines of the registrar's or absentee ballot clerk's office if issued during the advance voting period established pursuant to subsection (d) of Code Section 21-2-385; or (C) May deliver the ballot in person to the elector if such elector is confined to a hospital."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsections (a) and (b) of Code Section 21-2384, relating to preparation and delivery of absentee ballots and supplies, as follows:
"(a)(1) The superintendent must shall, at least 45 days prior to any general primary or general election other than a municipal general primary or general election, as soon as possible prior to a runoff, and at least 21 days prior to any municipal general primary or general election, prepare, obtain, and deliver an adequate supply of official absentee ballots to the board of registrars or absentee ballot clerk for use in the primary or election. Envelopes and other supplies as required by this article may be

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ordered by the superintendent, the board of registrars, or the absentee ballot clerk for use in the primary or election. (2) The board of registrars or absentee ballot clerk shall, within two days after the receipt of such ballots and supplies, mail or issue official absentee ballots to all eligible applicants. As additional applicants are determined to be eligible, the board or clerk shall mail or issue official absentee ballots to such additional applicants immediately upon determining their eligibility; provided, however, that no absentee ballot shall be mailed by the registrars or absentee ballot clerk on the day prior to a primary or election and provided, further, that no absentee ballot shall be issued on the day prior to a primary or election. The board of registrars shall, at least 45 days prior to any general primary, or general election other than a municipal general primary or general election, as soon as possible prior to a runoff, and at least 21 days prior to any municipal general primary or general election, mail or electronically transmit official absentee ballots to all electors who are entitled to vote by absentee ballot under the federal Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 1973ff, et seq., as amended. (3) The date a ballot is voted in the registrars' registrar's or absentee ballot clerk's office or the date a ballot is mailed or issued to an elector and the date it is returned shall be entered on the application record therefor. (4) The delivery of an absentee ballot to a person confined in a hospital may be made by the registrar or clerk on the day of a primary or election or during a five-day period immediately preceding the day of such primary or election. (5) In the event an absentee ballot which has been mailed by the board of registrars or absentee ballot clerk is not received by the applicant, the applicant may notify the board of registrars or absentee ballot clerk and sign an affidavit stating that the absentee ballot has not been received. The board of registrars or absentee ballot clerk shall then issue a second absentee ballot to the applicant and cancel the original ballot issued. The affidavit shall be attached to the original application. A second application for an absentee ballot shall not be required. (b) In Except for ballots voted within the confines of the registrar's or absentee ballot clerk's office, in addition to the mailing envelope, the superintendent, board of registrars, or absentee ballot clerk shall provide two envelopes for each official absentee ballot, of such size and shape as shall be determined by the Secretary of State, in order to permit the placing of one within the other and both within the mailing envelope. On the smaller of the two envelopes to be enclosed in the mailing envelope shall be printed the words 'Official Absentee Ballot' and nothing else. On the back of the larger of the two envelopes to be enclosed within the mailing envelope shall be printed the form of oath of the elector and the oath for persons assisting electors, as provided for in Code Section 21-2-409, and the penalties provided for in Code Sections 21-2-568, 21-2-573, 21-2-579, and 21-2-599 for violations of oaths; and on the face of such envelope shall be printed the name and address of the board of registrars or absentee ballot clerk. The mailing envelope addressed to the elector shall contain the two envelopes, the official absentee ballot, and the uniform instructions for the manner

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of preparing and returning the ballot, in form and substance as provided by the Secretary of State and nothing else. The uniform instructions shall include information specific to the voting system used for absentee voting concerning the effect of overvoting or voting for more candidates than one is authorized to vote for a particular office and information concerning how the elector may correct errors in voting the ballot before it is cast including information on how to obtain a replacement ballot if the elector is unable to change the ballot or correct the error."
SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (c) of Code Section 21-2-385, relating to procedure for voting by absentee ballot, and adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(c) When an elector applies in person for an absentee ballot, after the absentee ballots have been printed, the absentee ballot may be issued to the elector at the time of the application therefor within the confines of the registrar's or absentee ballot clerk's office if such application is made during the advance voting period as provided in subsection (d) of this Code section or may be mailed to the elector, depending upon the elector's request. If the ballot is issued to the elector at the time of application, the elector shall then and there within the confines of the registrar's or absentee ballot clerk's office vote and return the absentee ballot as provided in subsections (a) and (b) of this Code section. The In the case of persons voting in accordance with subsection (d) of this Code section, the board of registrars or absentee ballot clerk shall furnish accommodations to the elector to ensure the privacy of the elector while voting his or her absentee ballot.
(d)(1) There shall be a period of advance voting that shall commence on the fourth Monday immediately prior to each primary or election and as soon as possible prior to a runoff and shall end on the Friday immediately prior to each primary, election, or runoff. Voting shall be conducted during normal business hours on weekdays during such period and shall be conducted on the second Saturday prior to a primary or election during the hours of 9:00 A.M. through 4:00 P.M.; provided, however, that in primaries and elections in which there are no federal or state candidates on the ballot, no Saturday voting hours shall be required. Except as otherwise provided in this paragraph, counties and municipalities may extend the hours for voting beyond regular business hours and may provide for addition voting locations pursuant to Code Section 21-2-382 to suit the needs of the electors of the jurisdiction at their option. (2) The registrars or absentee ballot clerk, as appropriate, shall provide reasonable notice to the electors of their jurisdiction of the availability of advance voting as well as the times, dates, and locations at which advance voting will be conducted. In addition, the registrars or absentee ballot clerk shall notify the Secretary of State in the manner prescribed by the Secretary of State of the times, dates, and locations at which advance voting will be conducted."

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SECTION 4. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 21-2-385.1, relating to preferential treatment for older and disabled voters, as follows:
"21-2-385.1. Each During the period of advance voting established pursuant to subsection (d) of Code Section 21-2-385, each elector who is 75 years of age or older or who is disabled and requires assistance in casting an absentee ballot in person at the registrar's office, absentee ballot clerk's office, or other locations as provided for in Code Section 21-2382, shall, upon request to a designated office employee or other individual, be authorized to vote immediately at the next available voting compartment or booth without having to wait in line if such location utilizes direct recording electronic voting systems or be authorized to go to the head of any line necessary to cast a written absentee ballot. Notice of the provisions of this Code section shall be prominently displayed in the registrar's office or absentee ballot clerk's office."
SECTION 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
The following substitute, offered by the Committee on Rules, was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, so as to provide limitations on when in-person absentee balloting may be conducted; to provide for a period of advance voting; to provide for procedures; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, is amended by revising paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of Code Section 21-2-381, relating to making application for an absentee ballot, as follows:
"(2) If found eligible, the registrar or absentee ballot clerk shall certify by signing in the proper place on the application and shall either then:
(A) Shall mail the ballot as provided in this Code section; (B) If the application is made in person, shall or issue the ballot to the elector to be voted within the confines of the registrar's or absentee ballot clerk's office if issued during the advance voting period established pursuant to subsection (d) of Code Section 21-2-385; or

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(C) May deliver the ballot in person to the elector if such elector is confined to a hospital."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsections (a) and (b) of Code Section 21-2384, relating to preparation and delivery of absentee ballots and supplies, as follows:
"(a)(1) The superintendent must shall, at least 45 days prior to any general primary or general election other than a municipal general primary or general election, as soon as possible prior to a runoff, and at least 21 days prior to any municipal general primary or general election, prepare, obtain, and deliver an adequate supply of official absentee ballots to the board of registrars or absentee ballot clerk for use in the primary or election. Envelopes and other supplies as required by this article may be ordered by the superintendent, the board of registrars, or the absentee ballot clerk for use in the primary or election. (2) The board of registrars or absentee ballot clerk shall, within two days after the receipt of such ballots and supplies, mail or issue official absentee ballots to all eligible applicants. As additional applicants are determined to be eligible, the board or clerk shall mail or issue official absentee ballots to such additional applicants immediately upon determining their eligibility; provided, however, that no absentee ballot shall be mailed by the registrars or absentee ballot clerk on the day prior to a primary or election and provided, further, that no absentee ballot shall be issued on the day prior to a primary or election. The board of registrars shall, at least 45 days prior to any general primary, or general election other than a municipal general primary or general election, as soon as possible prior to a runoff, and at least 21 days prior to any municipal general primary or general election, mail or electronically transmit official absentee ballots to all electors who are entitled to vote by absentee ballot under the federal Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 1973ff, et seq., as amended. (3) The date a ballot is voted in the registrars' registrar's or absentee ballot clerk's office or the date a ballot is mailed or issued to an elector and the date it is returned shall be entered on the application record therefor. (4) The delivery of an absentee ballot to a person confined in a hospital may be made by the registrar or clerk on the day of a primary or election or during a five-day period immediately preceding the day of such primary or election. (5) In the event an absentee ballot which has been mailed by the board of registrars or absentee ballot clerk is not received by the applicant, the applicant may notify the board of registrars or absentee ballot clerk and sign an affidavit stating that the absentee ballot has not been received. The board of registrars or absentee ballot clerk shall then issue a second absentee ballot to the applicant and cancel the original ballot issued. The affidavit shall be attached to the original application. A second application for an absentee ballot shall not be required. (b) In Except for ballots voted within the confines of the registrar's or absentee ballot clerk's office, in addition to the mailing envelope, the superintendent, board of

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registrars, or absentee ballot clerk shall provide two envelopes for each official absentee ballot, of such size and shape as shall be determined by the Secretary of State, in order to permit the placing of one within the other and both within the mailing envelope. On the smaller of the two envelopes to be enclosed in the mailing envelope shall be printed the words 'Official Absentee Ballot' and nothing else. On the back of the larger of the two envelopes to be enclosed within the mailing envelope shall be printed the form of oath of the elector and the oath for persons assisting electors, as provided for in Code Section 21-2-409, and the penalties provided for in Code Sections 21-2-568, 21-2-573, 21-2-579, and 21-2-599 for violations of oaths; and on the face of such envelope shall be printed the name and address of the board of registrars or absentee ballot clerk. The mailing envelope addressed to the elector shall contain the two envelopes, the official absentee ballot, and the uniform instructions for the manner of preparing and returning the ballot, in form and substance as provided by the Secretary of State and nothing else. The uniform instructions shall include information specific to the voting system used for absentee voting concerning the effect of overvoting or voting for more candidates than one is authorized to vote for a particular office and information concerning how the elector may correct errors in voting the ballot before it is cast including information on how to obtain a replacement ballot if the elector is unable to change the ballot or correct the error."
SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (c) of Code Section 21-2-385, relating to procedure for voting by absentee ballot, and adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(c) When an elector applies in person for an absentee ballot, after the absentee ballots have been printed, the absentee ballot may be issued to the elector at the time of the application therefor within the confines of the registrar's or absentee ballot clerk's office if such application is made during the advance voting period as provided in subsection (d) of this Code section or may be mailed to the elector, depending upon the elector's request. If the ballot is issued to the elector at the time of application, the elector shall then and there within the confines of the registrar's or absentee ballot clerk's office vote and return the absentee ballot as provided in subsections (a) and (b) of this Code section. The In the case of persons voting in accordance with subsection (d) of this Code section, the board of registrars or absentee ballot clerk shall furnish accommodations to the elector to ensure the privacy of the elector while voting his or her absentee ballot.
(d)(1) There shall be a period of advance voting that shall commence on the fourth Monday immediately prior to each primary or election and as soon as possible prior to a runoff and shall end on the Friday immediately prior to each primary, election, or runoff. Voting shall be conducted during normal business hours on weekdays during such period and shall be conducted on the second Saturday prior to a primary or election during the hours of 9:00 A.M. through 4:00 P.M.; provided, however, that in primaries and elections in which there are no federal or state candidates on the ballot,

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no Saturday voting hours shall be required. Except as otherwise provided in this paragraph, counties and municipalities may extend the hours for voting beyond regular business hours and may provide for additional voting locations pursuant to Code Section 21-2-382 to suit the needs of the electors of the jurisdiction at their option. (2) The registrars or absentee ballot clerk, as appropriate, shall provide reasonable notice to the electors of their jurisdiction of the availability of advance voting as well as the times, dates, and locations at which advance voting will be conducted. In addition, the registrars or absentee ballot clerk shall notify the Secretary of State in the manner prescribed by the Secretary of State of the times, dates, and locations at which advance voting will be conducted."

SECTION 4. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 21-2-385.1, relating to preferential treatment for older and disabled voters, as follows:
"21-2-385.1. Each During the period of advance voting established pursuant to subsection (d) of Code Section 21-2-385, each elector who is 75 years of age or older or who is disabled and requires assistance in casting an absentee ballot in person at the registrar's office, absentee ballot clerk's office, or other locations as provided for in Code Section 21-2382, shall, upon request to a designated office employee or other individual, be authorized to vote immediately at the next available voting compartment or booth without having to wait in line if such location utilizes direct recording electronic voting systems or be authorized to go to the head of any line necessary to cast a written absentee ballot. Notice of the provisions of this Code section shall be prominently displayed in the registrar's office or absentee ballot clerk's office."

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 roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon

Y Hembree Y Henson E Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard

Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell N Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby

Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C N Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre

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Y Battles Y Bearden N Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway N Brooks N Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns E Byrd Y Carter Y Casas E Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

E Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J N Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard N Heckstall

Y Huckaby Y Hudson N Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson E Johnson E Jones, J N Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser N Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long N Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning E Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell N Mayo

Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey E Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders Y Scott, M N Scott, S Y Setzler Y Shaw

Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R N Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas N Tinubu
VACANT VACANT Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Weldon N Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 148, nays 20.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

Representative Dickerson of the 95th stated that she inadvertently voted "nay" on the preceding roll call. She wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon.

HB 53. By Representatives Bearden of the 68th, Ramsey of the 72nd and Powell of the 171st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 38 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to operators of private detective businesses and private security businesses, so as to clarify that persons certified by the Georgia Peace Officer Standard and Training Council are excluded from the provisions and regulations of this chapter; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

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Representative Bearden of the 68th offers the following amendment:

Amend HB 53 (LC 35 1991) by striking line 34 and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

Title 35, the 'Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Act' while providing private security services.

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:

Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden N Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks
Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns E Byrd Y Carter Y Casas E Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon E Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard
Heckstall

Y Hembree Henson
E Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson
Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson E Johnson E Jones, J
Jones, S Y Jordan
Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning E Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey E Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders Y Scott, M Y Scott, S Y Setzler Y Shaw

Y Sheldon Sims, B
Y Sims, C Smith, E
Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu
VACANT VACANT Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Willard Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 155, nays 2.

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The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.
Representative Beasley-Teague of the 65th stated that she inadvertently voted "nay" on the preceding roll call. She wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon.
By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the House, having been previously postponed, was again postponed until tomorrow.
HB 91. By Representatives Bearden of the 68th, Ramsey of the 72nd, Powell of the 171st and Cooke of the 18th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 17 and Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the procedure for sentencing and imposition of punishment and the issuance, expiration, and renewal of drivers' licenses, respectively, so as to provide that any person convicted of a felony offense shall have such conviction demarcated on his or her driver's license for the length of his or her sentence; to provide for procedure; to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to cancellation, suspension, and revocation of licenses, so as to provide for license suspension under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Representative Parsons of the 42nd moved that the following Bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Judiciary and recommitted to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security:
HB 254. By Representatives Parsons of the 42nd, Bearden of the 68th, Rice of the 51st, Evans of the 40th, Sheldon of the 105th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-6-163 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the duty of the driver of a vehicle meeting or overtaking a school bus and reporting of violations, so as to define certain terms; to provide that such Code section may be enforced by means of video images; to provide a civil penalty; to provide for notice and procedures; to provide for a rebuttable presumption; to provide for a transfer of funds; to provide for an exemption from recording provisions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The motion prevailed.

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The following Resolutions of the House were read and referred to the Committee on Rules:
HR 365. By Representatives Jordan of the 77th and Stephens of the 161st:
A RESOLUTION commending Major General Ronald L. Bailey and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 366. By Representative Stephens of the 164th:
A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Hal Needham and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 362. By Representatives Coleman of the 97th, Casas of the 103rd, Purcell of the 159th, Reece of the 11th, Clark of the 104th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the first week of October as Georgia Pre-K Week; and for other purposes.
HR 367. By Representatives Yates of the 73rd, Ralston of the 7th, Black of the 174th, Coomer of the 14th, Hatchett of the 143rd and others:
A RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION recognizing Operation One Voice and commending Sergeant First Class Joe Kap; and for other purposes.
HR 368. By Representative Benton of the 31st:
A RESOLUTION commending Julia Lee Ouellette, Jefferson City High School's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
HR 369. By Representative Benton of the 31st:
A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Matthew Dahlke, Commerce City School System Teacher of the Year and Commerce High School's 2011 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.
HR 370. By Representative Benton of the 31st:
A RESOLUTION commending Ethan Thomas, Commerce High School's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.

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HR 371. By Representatives Benton of the 31st and McCall of the 30th:
A RESOLUTION commending Dakota Chandler, East Jackson Comprehensive High School's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
HR 372. By Representatives Benton of the 31st and McCall of the 30th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Kathy Collins; and for other purposes.
HR 373. By Representative Benton of the 31st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Heather Harris; and for other purposes.
HR 374. By Representative Benton of the 31st:
A RESOLUTION commending Nicholas Buran, Jackson County Comprehensive High School's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
HR 375. By Representative Benton of the 31st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Angie Konarski; and for other purposes.
HR 376. By Representative Benton of the 31st:
A RESOLUTION commending Mrs. Janet Schwartz, Jefferson City High School's 2011 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.
HR 377. By Representative Benton of the 31st:
A RESOLUTION commending Mrs. Lauren Garrard Moore, Jefferson City School System's 2010-2011 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 378. By Representatives Stephens of the 161st, Gordon of the 162nd, Bryant of the 160th, Williams of the 165th, Purcell of the 159th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. J. Alphonso Dandy; and for other purposes.

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HR 379. By Representative McCall of the 30th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Elbert County High School JROTC Raider Team; and for other purposes.

HR 380. By Representatives Dickerson of the 95th, Stephenson of the 92nd, DawkinsHaigler of the 93rd, Kendrick of the 94th, Smith of the 122nd and others:

A RESOLUTION recognizing February 26, 2011, as Eagle Scout and Gold Award Scout Recognition Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

Representative Morris of the 155th District, Chairman of the Committee on Banks and Banking, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Banks and Banking has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:

HB 239 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Morris of the 155th
Chairman

Representative Maddox of the 127th District, Chairman of the Committee on Code Revision, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Code Revision has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 142 HB 143 HB 144

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Maddox of the 127th
Chairman

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Representative Neal of the 1st District, Chairman of the Committee on State Institutions and Property, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on State Institutions and Property has had under consideration the following Resolution of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:

HR 95 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Neal of the 1st
Chairman

The following communications were received:

The State of Georgia Office of Secretary of State

I, Brian P. Kemp, Secretary of State of the State of Georgia, do hereby certify that

the attached page lists the results as shown on the consolidated returns on file in this office for the Special Election held on the 15th day of February 2011 in District 136 for State Representative in Bibb, Crawford, Houston, Lamar, Monroe, Peach and Upson Counties to fill the vacancy created by the Honorable Tony Sellier.

Having received a majority of votes cast, Robert Dickey was duly elected to this office.

In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office, at the Capitol, in the City of Atlanta, this 21st day of February, in the year of our Lord Two Thousand and Eleven and of the Independence of the United States of America the Two Hundred and Thirty-Fifth.

(SEAL)

/s/ Brian P. Kemp Brian P. Kemp, Secretary of State

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Official Election Results February 15, 2011 Special Election

STATE REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT 136

BIBB Robert Dickey Sharon B. Howard Judye H. Sellier

Votes For Seat In County:

Votes
95 18 40 153

CRAWFORD Robert Dickey Sharon B. Howard Judye H. Sellier

Votes For Seat In County:

Votes
727 107 536 1,370

HOUSTON Robert Dickey Sharon B. Howard Judye H. Sellier

Votes For Seat In County:

Votes
194 28 214 436

LAMAR Robert Dickey Sharon B. Howard Judye H. Sellier

Votes For Seat In County:

Votes
59 5 33 97

MONROE Robert Dickey Sharon B. Howard Judye H. Sellier

Votes For Seat In County:

Votes
510 22 256 788

% Votes
62.09 11.76 26.14
% Votes
52.99 7.80 39.07
% Votes
44.50 6.42 49.08
% Votes
60.82 5.15 34.02
% Votes
64.72 2.79 32.49

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PEACH Robert Dickey Sharon B. Howard Judye H. Sellier

Votes For Seat In County:

Votes
273 38 554 865

% Votes
31.56 4.39 64.05

UPSON Robert Dickey Sharon B. Howard Judye H. Sellier

Votes For Seat In County:

Votes
56 19 10 85

% Votes
65.88 22.35 11.76

Total Votes For Seat:

3,794

Robert Dickey Sharon B. Howard Judye H. Sellier

Total Votes For Seat:

Votes 1,914
237 1,643 3,794

% Votes 50.45 6.25 43.31

3,794

The State of Georgia Office of Secretary of State

I, Brian P. Kemp, Secretary of State of the State of Georgia, do hereby certify that

the attached page lists the results as shown on the consolidated returns on file in this office for the Special Election held on the 15th day of February 2011 in District 178 for State Representative in Brantley, Pierce and a portion of Wayne Counties to fill the vacancy created by the Honorable Mark Williams.

Having received a majority of votes cast, Chad Nimmer was duly elected to this office.

In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office, at the Capitol, in the City of Atlanta, this 21st day of February, in the year of our Lord Two Thousand and Eleven and of the Independence of the

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United States of America the Two Hundred and Thirty-Fifth.

(SEAL)

/s/ Brian P. Kemp Brian P. Kemp, Secretary of State

Official Election Results February 15, 2011 Special Election

STATE REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT 178

BRANTLEY Jeana Brown Gerald Dewitt Van Herrin George E. Moxley Chad Nimmer

Votes For Seat In County:

Votes
118 79 370 183
639 1,389

% Votes
8.50 5.69 26.64 13.17 46.00

PIERCE Jeana Brown Gerald Dewitt Van Herrin George E. Moxley Chad Nimmer

Votes For Seat In County:

Votes
109 46
131 135 1,993 2,414

% Votes
4.52 1.91 5.43 5.59 82.56

WAYNE Jeana Brown Gerald Dewitt Van Herrin George E. Moxley Chad Nimmer

Votes For Seat In County:

Votes
231 767 46 504 269 1,817

% Votes
12.71 42.21 2.53 27.74 14.80

Total Votes For Seat:

5,620

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Jeana Brown Gerald Dewitt Van Herrin George E. Moxley Chad Nimmer

Total Votes For Seat:

Votes 458 892 547 822
2,901 5,620

% Votes 8.15 15.87 9.73 14.63 51.62

5,620
Representative O'Neal of the 146th moved that the House stand in recess until 5:00 o'clock, P.M., at which time the House will stand adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning.

The Speaker announced the House in recess until 5:00 o'clock, P.M., at which time the House will stand adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Eighteenth Legislative Day
The House met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock, A.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.
The following communications were received:
OFFICIAL OATH OF GEORGIA STATE REPRESENTATIVE
HOUSE DISTRICT 136
GEORGIA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
I do solemnly swear or affirm that I will support the Constitution of this state and of the United States and, on all questions and measures which may come before me, I will so conduct myself, as will, in my judgment, be most conducive to the interests and prosperity of this state.
I further swear or affirm that I am not the holder of any unaccounted for public money due this state or any political subdivision or authority thereof, that I am not the holder of any office of trust under the government of the United States, any other state, or any foreign state, that I have been a resident of my district for the time required by the Constitution and the laws of this state, and that I am otherwise qualified to hold said office according to the Constitution and laws of Georgia.
SO HELP ME GOD.
LOYALTY OATH
I am a citizen of the State of Georgia and a member of the General Assembly and the recipient of public funds for services rendered as such officer and I do hereby solemnly swear and affirm that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of Georgia.
SO HELP ME GOD.
/s/ Robert Dickey STATE REPRESENTATIVE

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Sworn to and subscribed before me,
This 23rd day of February, 2011.
/s/ Michael P. Boggs Judge, Superior Court Waycross Judicial Circuit
OFFICIAL OATH OF GEORGIA STATE REPRESENTATIVE
HOUSE DISTRICT 178
GEORGIA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
I do solemnly swear or affirm that I will support the Constitution of this state and of the United States and, on all questions and measures which may come before me, I will so conduct myself, as will, in my judgment, be most conducive to the interests and prosperity of this state.
I further swear or affirm that I am not the holder of any unaccounted for public money due this state or any political subdivision or authority thereof, that I am not the holder of any office of trust under the government of the United States, any other state, or any foreign state, that I have been a resident of my district for the time required by the Constitution and the laws of this state, and that I am otherwise qualified to hold said office according to the Constitution and laws of Georgia.
SO HELP ME GOD.
LOYALTY OATH
I am a citizen of the State of Georgia and a member of the General Assembly and the recipient of public funds for services rendered as such officer and I do hereby solemnly swear and affirm that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of Georgia.
SO HELP ME GOD.
/s/ J. Chad Nimmer STATE REPRESENTATIVE
Sworn to and subscribed before me,
This 23rd day of February, 2011.

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/s/ Michael P. Boggs Judge, Superior Court Waycross Judicial Circuit

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

Abdul-Salaam Abrams Allison Amerson Anderson Ashe Atwood Austin Baker Battles Bearden E Beasley-Teague Bell Benfield Benton Black Braddock Brockway Brooks Bruce Bryant Buckner Burns Byrd Carter Casas Channell Cheokas Clark, J Clark, V Coleman Collins Cooke

Coomer Cooper Crawford Davis Dempsey Dickerson Dickey Dickson Dobbs Dollar Drenner Dudgeon Dukes Dutton Ehrhart England Epps, C Epps, J Evans Franklin Frazier Fullerton Geisinger Golick Gordon Greene Hamilton Hanner E Harbin Harden, B Harden, M Harrell

Hatchett Hatfield Heard E Heckstall Hembree E Henson Hill Holcomb Holmes Holt Horne Houston Howard Huckaby Hudson Hugley Jackson James Jasperse E Johnson Jones, J Jones, S Jordan Kaiser Kendrick Knight Lane Lindsey Lucas Maddox, G Manning E Marin

Martin Maxwell Mayo McBrayer McCall McKillip Meadows Mills Mitchell Morgan Mosby Murphy Neal, J Neal, Y Nix Oliver O'Neal Pak Parent Parrish Parsons Peake Powell, J Pruett Purcell Ramsey E Randall Rice Riley Roberts Rogers Rynders

E Scott, M Scott, S Shaw
E Sheldon E Sims, B
Smith, E Smith, K Smith, L Smith, R Smith, T Smyre Spencer Stephens, M Stephens, R Talton Tankersley Taylor, D Taylor, R Taylor, T Teasley Thomas Walker Watson Welch Wilkerson Wilkinson Willard Williams, E Williams, R Williamson Yates Ralston, Speaker

The following members were off the floor of the House when the roll was called:

Representatives Dawkins-Haigler of the 93rd, Fludd of the 66th, Jacobs of the 80th, Jerguson of the 22nd, Kidd of the 141st, Long of the 61st, Maddox of the 127th, Morris of the 155th, Nimmer of the 178th, Powell of the 29th, Reece of the 11th, Setzler of the 35th, Sims of the 169th, Stephenson of the 92nd, Weldon of the 3rd, and Williams of the 165th.

They wished to be recorded as present.

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Prayer was offered by Pastor Tony Crosby, Alma United Methodist Church, Alma, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Davis of the 109th, Chairman of the Committee on Information and Audits, reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day had been read and found to be correct.
By unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.
3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.
4. Reports of Standing Committees.
5. Third reading and passage of Local uncontested Bills.
6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 313. By Representatives Dickson of the 6th and Meadows of the 5th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act providing a new charter for the City of Chatsworth, approved August 20, 1923 (Ga. L. 1923, p. 529), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 4, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 2865), so as to provide for the annexation of certain territory into the boundaries of the city; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.

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HB 314. By Representatives Dickson of the 6th, Neal of the 1st and Coleman of the 97th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act 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 attendance for students in elementary and secondary education, so as to enact "Jessie's Law"; to provide for a definition; to provide that foster care students are granted excused absences from school to attend court proceedings relating to such students' foster care; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
HB 315. By Representatives Cooke of the 18th, Bearden of the 68th, Burns of the 157th, Brockway of the 101st and McCall of the 30th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 52 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding the registration, operation, and sale of watercraft, so as to provide that it shall be a violation of law if a person's alcohol concentration is 0.08 grams or more at any time within three hours after operating, navigating, steering, driving, manipulating, or being in actual physical control of a moving vessel, moving water skis, moving aquaplane, moving surfboard, or similar moving device from alcohol consumed before such operating, navigating, steering, driving, manipulating, or being in actual physical control ended; to provide for certain presumptions at trial of such cases; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date and for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 316. By Representatives Willard of the 49th, Jacobs of the 80th, Atwood of the 179th, Pak of the 102nd and Cooper of the 41st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 6 of Article 4 of Chapter 3 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to directors and officers of electric membership corporations, so as to provide that meetings of such directors or officers shall be subject to provisions relating to open and public meetings; to provide that records of such organizations shall be subject to public inspection; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Energy, Utilities & Telecommunications.

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HB 317. By Representative Stephens of the 164th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use tax, so as to extend an exemption for a limited period of time regarding sales to certain nonprofit volunteer health clinics; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 318. By Representative Stephens of the 164th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use tax, so as to extend for a limited period of time an exemption with respect to the use of food which is donated to a qualified nonprofit agency and which is used for hunger relief purposes; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 319. By Representative Stephens of the 164th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use tax, so as to extend an exemption from state sales and use tax only for a limited period of time regarding the sale or use of tangible personal property to certain nonprofit health centers; to extend an exemption for a limited period of time regarding sales to certain nonprofit volunteer health clinics; to extend for a limited period of time an exemption with respect to certain sales of eligible food and beverages to a qualified food bank; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 320. By Representative Stephens of the 164th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the "Development Authority Jobs Assistance Act of 2011"; to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use tax, so as to provide for exemptions for certain sales or leases in connection with development authority projects; to provide for applicability regarding

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contractors and vendors; to provide for conditions and limitations; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 321. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Carter of the 175th, Battles of the 15th, Hamilton of the 23rd and Hatchett of the 143rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to sales and use taxes, so as to provide for a program of tax refunds for companies creating new tourism attractions; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for conditions of eligibility and approval; to provide for agreements; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for powers, duties, and responsibilities of the Governor and the Department of Community Affairs and the governing authorities of counties and municipalities; to provide for powers, duties, and authority of the state revenue commissioner and the Department of Revenue; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 322. By Representatives Roberts of the 154th, Powell of the 171st, Smyre of the 132nd, Dollar of the 45th, England of the 108th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use taxation, so as to continue for a limited period of time the partial exemption from the state sales and use tax on certain sales or uses of jet fuel; to continue for a limited period of time the exemption from a certain local sales and use tax on certain sales or uses of jet fuel; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 323. By Representatives Harden of the 28th, Allison of the 8th, Battles of the 15th, Rice of the 51st and Austin of the 10th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-3-50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to perfection of a security interest in a motor vehicle, so as to change the time of perfection of a security interest; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.
HB 324. By Representatives Neal of the 1st, Collins of the 27th, Cooper of the 41st, Gardner of the 57th and Murphy of the 120th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the habilitation of the developmentally disabled generally, so as to revise definitions; to repeal various obsolete provisions relating to procedures for obtaining services from the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities relative to developmentally disabled persons; to provide for hearings by administrative law judges; to eliminate hearing examiners; to amend various other titles of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, so as to revise provisions for purposes of conformity; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
HB 325. By Representatives Ehrhart of the 36th and Casas of the 103rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 20 and 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating, respectively, to education and revenue and taxation, so as to revise provisions relating to student scholarship organizations; to revise definitions; to revise requirements on student scholarship organizations; to provide for penalties; to revise and change certain provisions regarding the qualified education income tax credit; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 327. By Representatives Shaw of the 176th, Carter of the 175th, Spencer of the 180th, Hanner of the 148th, Bearden of the 68th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 35-8-8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to requirements for appointment or certification of persons as peace officers, so as to modify certain requirements pertaining to employment or certification as a peace officer; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.

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HB 328. By Representatives Sims of the 119th, Anderson of the 117th, Roberts of the 154th, Smyre of the 132nd, McCall of the 30th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to create a new class of motor vehicles to be known as personal transportation vehicles; to provide for a definition; to provide for rights and duties of drivers of personal transportation vehicles; to provide for rules of the road; to provide for local ordinances regulating personal transportation vehicles; to provide for operation of such vehicles on the public highways; to provide for permits in certain situations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.
HB 329. By Representatives Hembree of the 67th, Lindsey of the 54th, Jacobs of the 80th, Dollar of the 45th, Brockway of the 101st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 36-91-21 and Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to competitive award requirements and to general authority, duties, and procedure relative to state purchasing, respectively, so as to provide for certain contracting and bidding requirements for governmental entities and the Department of Administrative Services relative to public works construction contracts; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 330. By Representatives Parent of the 81st and Holcomb of the 82nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Doraville to exercise all redevelopment and other powers under Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VII(b) of the Constitution and Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the "Redevelopment Powers Law," as amended; to provide for a referendum; to provide effective dates; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 331. By Representative Stephens of the 164th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use tax, so

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as to provide for a limited period of time an exemption from state sales and use tax only with respect to certain sales to a qualified job training organization; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 332. By Representative Parsons of the 42nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 46-5-167 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Universal Access Fund, so as to eliminate unnecessary regulation by revising certain provisions related to such fund; to provide for an effective date, to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Energy, Utilities & Telecommunications.
HB 333. By Representative Stephens of the 164th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use tax, so as to extend for a limited period of time an exemption with respect to the use of food donated for disaster relief purposes; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 334. By Representative Stephens of the 164th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use tax, so as to extend for a limited period of time an exemption with respect to certain sales of eligible food and beverages to a qualified food bank; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 335. By Representative Parent of the 81st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reincorporating the City of Doraville in the County of DeKalb, approved October 13, 1971 (Ga. L. 1971, Ex. Sess., p. 2154), as amended, so as to change certain provisions relating to tax levies; to change certain provisions relating to elections; to change certain

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provisions relating to notice of candidacy; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 336. By Representatives Davis of the 109th, Martin of the 47th, England of the 108th, Golick of the 34th, Wilkinson of the 52nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the General Assembly in general, so as to revise provisions relating to the issuance of subpoenas by and on behalf of the General Assembly; to eliminate certain provisions relating to judicial issuance of subpoenas upon request of the committees on ethics; to provide that officers of the Senate or House of Representatives may issue subpoenas to compel a person to appear before a committee and give sworn testimony or produce evidence; to provide for judicial enforcement in the same manner as for contempt of court; to provide for service, fees, and mileage; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HR 363. By Representatives Sims of the 169th, Neal of the 1st and Huckaby of the 113th:
A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on State Properties; to provide for duties and responsibilities of the committee; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.
HR 364. By Representatives Benfield of the 85th, Ashe of the 56th, Oliver of the 83rd, Parent of the 81st, Gardner of the 57th and others:
A RESOLUTION urging the General Assembly and the Governor of the State of Georgia to increase the quality, accessibility, and affordability of pre-K programs for Georgia children; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
HR 381. By Representatives McKillip of the 115th, England of the 108th, Greene of the 149th, McCall of the 30th, Anderson of the 117th and others:

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A RESOLUTION supporting the modernization of the federal Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources & Environment.

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 347. By Representatives Hembree of the 67th, Meadows of the 5th, Lindsey of the 54th, Maxwell of the 17th, Murphy of the 120th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-23-10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the examination of applicants, so as to provide that the Commissioner shall not exempt himself or herself from any written examinations set forth in the Code section; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

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

HB 280 HB 282 HB 284 HB 286 HB 288 HB 290 HB 292 HB 294 HB 296 HB 298 HB 300 HB 302 HB 304 HB 306 HB 308 HB 310 HB 312 HR 340 HR 342 SB 56 SR 84

HB 281 HB 283 HB 285 HB 287 HB 289 HB 291 HB 293 HB 295 HB 297 HB 299 HB 301 HB 303 HB 305 HB 307 HB 309 HB 311 HB 326 HR 341 SB 37 SR 15

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The following Resolutions of the House, referred to the House Rules Subcommittee on Invites, were reported by the Committee on Rules with the following recommendations:

HR 255 Do Pass HR 366 Do Pass

Pursuant to HR 110, the House commended the Piedmont Academy Cougars Football Team on winning the GISA Class AA State Championship and invited them to be recognized by the House of Representatives.

Pursuant to HR 347, the House commended the Augusta State University men's golf team on winning the 2010 NCAA Division I National Championship and invited them to be recognized by the House of Representatives.

Pursuant to HR 366, the House commended Mr. Hal Needham and invited him to be recognized by the House of Representatives.

Pursuant to HR 346, the House commended Mr. Scott Winkler and invited him to be recognized by the House of Representatives.

Pursuant to HR 355, the House honored the life and memory of Mr. Spencer Pass.

The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2011

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 18th Legislative Day as enumerated below:

DEBATE CALENDAR

Open Rule

HB 90 HB 223

Heritage Trust Program; transfer State properties to local government; provide (Substitute)(SI&P-Bearden-68th) Building codes; certain farm buildings or structures; provide exemption (Substitute)(A&CA-Jasperse-12th)

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Modified Open Rule
None
Modified Structured Rule
HB 172 Education; temporarily extend multiple provisions (Ed-Coleman-97th) HB 192 State Education Finance Study Commission; evaluate Formula and funding;
establish (Substitute)(Ed-Coleman-97th) Structured Rule
None
Bills and Resolutions on this calendar may be called in any order the Speaker desires.
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Meadows of the 5th
Chairman
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Ewing, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate:
SB 38. By Senators Rogers of the 21st and Millar of the 40th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to provide for authority for the State School Superintendent to employ and dismiss employees; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 47. By Senators Crosby of the 13th, Cowsert of the 46th, McKoon of the 29th, Bethel of the 54th, Sims of the 12th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act 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 training for magistrates and senior magistrates; to change provisions relating to the composition and responsibilities of the

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Georgia Magistrate Courts Training Council; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the Committees:

SB 38. By Senators Rogers of the 21st and Millar of the 40th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to provide for authority for the State School Superintendent to employ and dismiss employees; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Education.

SB 47.

By Senators Crosby of the 13th, Cowsert of the 46th, McKoon of the 29th, Bethel of the 54th, Sims of the 12th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act 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 training for magistrates and senior magistrates; to change provisions relating to the composition and responsibilities of the Georgia Magistrate Courts Training Council; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:

Representatives Rice of the 51st, Williams of the 89th, Geisinger of the 48th, Smith of the 168th, Meadows of the 5th, Dobbs of the 53rd, Epps of the 140th, McKillip of the 115th, Harden of the 147th, and Jones of the 44th.

The following Resolutions of the House, favorably reported by the Committee on Rules, were read and adopted:

HR 255. By Representatives Taylor of the 79th, Jacobs of the 80th, Wilkinson of the 52nd, Harrell of the 106th, Riley of the 50th and others:

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A RESOLUTION commending Reverend Monsignor R. Donald Kiernan on the occasion of his retirement and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 366. By Representative Stephens of the 164th:
A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Hal Needham and inviting him to be recognized by 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 192. By Representatives Coleman of the 97th, England of the 108th, Carter of the 175th, Abrams of the 84th, Kaiser of the 59th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to establish the State Education Finance Study Commission to evaluate the Quality Basic Education Formula and education funding for public schools; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for composition of the commission; to provide for compensation of the members of the commission; to provide for duties and powers; to provide for support staff; to provide for a timeline; to provide for automatic repeal on a certain date; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to establish the State Education Finance Study Commission to evaluate the Quality Basic Education Formula and education funding for public schools; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for composition of the commission; to provide for compensation of the members of the commission; to provide for duties and powers; to provide for support staff; to provide for a timeline; to provide for automatic repeal on a certain date; 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:

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SECTION 1. Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Quality Basic Education Act," is amended by adding a new part to read as follows:
"Part 17
20-2-330. The General Assembly passed the Quality Basic Education Act (QBE) in 1985 by unanimous vote. The legislation was the culmination of two years of work by the Education Review Commission, a body made up of business leaders, parents, teachers, education experts, and other community leaders, which was charged with developing a comprehensive educational reform package for Georgia. The QBE Formula, along with several other formula related components, has served as the method of calculating the funding needs of Georgia school systems for the past 25 years. The General Assembly has now determined that it is in the best interests of the state and its citizenry to undertake a comprehensive study of the method of funding schools in Georgia.
20-2-331. (a) The State Education Finance Study Commission is hereby created to evaluate the Quality Basic Education Formula and any other program or matter relative to education funding in Georgia as provided in this part. Members of the commission should have good working knowledge of education and education finance. Members must be willing to commit time to actively participate in full committee meetings and subcommittee meetings and must agree to balance the educational needs of children and the resources provided by the citizens of Georgia. The commission shall be composed of 27 members as follows:
(1) The following members, appointed by the Governor: (A) A local school superintendent; (B) A teacher; (C) A principal or other administrator; (D) A member of a local board of education; (E) A member of the State Board of Education; (F) A representative from the System Office of the University System of Georgia; (G) A representative from career, technical, and agriculture education; (H) Two parents; (I) A representative from the Professional Standards Commission; and (J) A school finance officer;
(2) Three representatives from the business community, one each appointed by the Governor, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Lieutenant Governor; (3) The State School Superintendent; (4) Six members of the House of Representatives, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, including the chairperson of the House Committee on Education; and

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(5) Six members of the Senate, appointed by the Lieutenant Governor, including the chairperson of the Senate Education and Youth Committee. (b) The chairpersons of the House Committee on Education and the Senate Education and Youth Committee shall serve as cochairpersons of the commission. The commission may elect other officers as deemed necessary. The cochairpersons may designate and appoint subcommittees from among the membership of the commission as well as appoint other persons to perform such functions as they may determine to be necessary as relevant to and consistent with this part. The cochairpersons shall only vote to break a tie. (c) The commission may engage additional ad hoc nonvoting members as needed to address certain issues in subcommittee. This may include, but not be limited to, input from various personnel experienced in the Quality Basic Education Formula, such as counselors, pre-K personnel, special education teachers, social workers, psychologists, art teachers, music teachers, physical education teachers, foreign language teachers, agriculture and career-technical education teachers, media specialists, school nutrition managers, and transportation managers. (d) The cochairpersons shall be authorized to appoint a steering committee composed of members of the commission to monitor the progress of the commission, to ensure timelines are being met, and to mediate differences that might arise in the course of the study.
20-2-332. (a) The commission shall hold meetings at the call of the cochairpersons. The commission shall meet at least quarterly and subcommittees shall meet as often as needed to complete tasks. (b) A quorum for transacting business shall be a majority of the members of the commission. (c) Any legislative members of the commission shall receive the allowances provided for in Code Section 28-1-8. Citizen members shall receive a daily expense allowance in the amount specified in subsection (b) of Code Section 45-7-21 as well as the mileage or transportation allowance authorized for state employees. Any members of the commission who are state officials, other than legislative members, and state employees shall receive no compensation for their services on the commission, but they shall be reimbursed for expenses incurred by them in the performance of their duties as members of the commission in the same manner as they are reimbursed for expenses in their capacities as state officials or employees. The funds necessary for the reimbursement of the expenses of state officials, other than legislative members, and state employees shall come from funds appropriated to or otherwise available to their respective departments. All other funds necessary to carry out the provisions of this part shall come from funds appropriated to the House of Representatives and the Senate.

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20-2-333. (a) The commission shall study and evaluate the cost and resources needed to educate a child through review of the following core issues relating to education financing;
(1) QBE Formula: (A) Evaluate the various components of the formula, including teacher salaries, maintenance and operations, and textbooks, and determine whether there needs to be adjustments; (B) Consider whether new components should be added to the formula, such as technology; (C) Consider whether other programs that have been proven successful should be added to the formula, such as graduation coaches; and (D) Review other areas within the QBE Act that relate to or impact school funding, such as maximum class sizes and expenditure controls, and whether local school systems should continue to be given flexibility in these areas;
(2) State and local funding partnership: Examine the requirement that school systems must levy 5 mills in order to draw down state QBE funding and whether the current method should continue or whether school systems should be required to pay a certain percentage of the formula or for certain expenditures; (3) Equalization: Examine the equalization grant to determine if the purpose of the grant is being met and whether revisions are needed; (4) Student transportation:
(A) Review the current formula for student transportation; and (B) Review other safety issues related to student transportation, such as funding bus monitors and seat belts; (5) State schools funding: Examine funding for the three schools for blind and deaf children operated by the state to identify needed changes in the funding method, whether additional funding for residential, medical, and other costs unique to the schools should be provided, and whether local school systems should be contributing to the cost of educating these children; and (6) Capital outlay: (A) Review the capital outlay programs for which school systems may be eligible to ensure that each program is effective and adequately funded; and (B) Because the program is currently scheduled to sunset on June 30, 2015, recommend whether and how long the program should be extended. (b) The commission is encouraged, if time permits, to study and evaluate the following issues relating to education financing; (1) Charter schools: (A) Review Georgia's charter laws and determine what changes may need to be made to streamline the chartering process and provide fair funding for the various types of charter schools; and (B) Examine the issue of funding for operations and facilities; (2) Career, Technical, and Agriculture Education, dual enrollment, virtual schools:

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(A) Review the various funding mechanisms for each of these nontraditional programs; and (B) Consider the costs of administering these types of programs and the appropriate funding mechanism; (3) Teacher pay: (A) Review the issue of whether performance pay should be implemented; (B) Determine how such a program could be sustained long-term; and (C) Review the requirements of the federal Race to the Top initiative and how the state may be required to implement performance pay; (4) Non-QBE grants: (A) Review other grant programs available to school systems, including but not limited to school nutrition, sparsity grants, migrant education, preschool disabled, the severely and emotionally disturbed program, and school nurses; and (B) Make recommendations on funding updates that are needed; and (5) Other Title 20 revisions: Review all key statutes and provisions of this title to ensure laws are updated and whether any laws which represent an unfunded mandate should be eliminated. (c) The commission shall have the following powers: (1) To request and receive data from and review the records of appropriate agencies and entities to the greatest extent allowed by state and federal law; (2) To accept public or private grants, devises, and bequests; (3) To enter into all contracts or agreements necessary or incidental to the performance of its duties; and (4) To conduct studies, collect data, or take any other action the commission deems necessary to fulfill its responsibilities. (d) The commission shall be authorized to retain the services of auditors, attorneys, financial consultants, education experts, economists, and other individuals or firms as determined appropriate by the commission.
20-2-333.1. (a) Staff support for the commission shall be provided by the Department of Education, the Governor's office, the Office of Planning and Budget, the House of Representatives, the Senate, and the Office of Legislative Counsel. The cochairpersons of the commission shall designate an individual to serve as staff director for the commission. (b) The commission may request assistance and input from agencies and organizations as needed, including the University System of Georgia, the Technical College System of Georgia, the Professional Standards Commission, the Georgia Student Finance Commission, the Department of Early Care and Learning, the Office of Student Achievement, the Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education, the Georgia School Superintendents Association, the Georgia School Boards Association, the Georgia Association of Educational Leaders, the Georgia Association of Educators, the Professional Association of Georgia Educators, the Southern Regional Education Board, private corporations, and other organizations willing to participate.

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20-2-333.2. (a) The commission shall perform its work in accordance with the following:
(1) No later than May 15, 2011: Commission members appointed; (2) No later than June 30, 2011: First commission meeting conducted; (3) September 30, 2011: Interim recommendations completed; (4) December 31, 2011: Proposed legislation for interim recommendations completed; (5) September 30, 2012: Final recommendations completed; and (6) December 31, 2012: Proposed legislation for final recommendations completed. (b) Such recommendations and proposed legislation shall be submitted by the commission in accordance with the schedule in subsection (a) of this Code section to the Governor and the General Assembly; provided, however, that the commission may modify these dates if necessary. (c) The final recommendations shall include a prioritization of all recommendations, including those that do and do not require additional funding. Such final recommendations shall include a proposed timeline for implementation of recommendations, an estimated cost of each recommendation, and the target year for including in the state budget.

20-2-333.3. The commission shall stand abolished and this part shall be repealed on March 31, 2013."

SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such 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 Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner

E Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb
Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris

Y Setzler Y Shaw E Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E E Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R

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Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman E Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Dudgeon Dukes
Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd
Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier
Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner E Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Y Howard Y Huckaby
Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson E Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd
Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning E Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers
Rynders E Scott, M N Scott, S

Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas N Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard
Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 160, nays 3.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

Representatives Holmes of the 125th, Hudson of the 124th and Fullerton of the 151st 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 90. By Representatives Bearden of the 68th, Cooke of the 18th and Smith of the 70th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Heritage Trust Program, so as to authorize the State of Georgia to transfer its interests in heritage preserve properties to a county or local government upon certain conditions; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Part 2 of Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Heritage Trust Program, so as to authorize the State of Georgia to transfer its interests in heritage preserve properties to a county or local government upon certain conditions; 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. Part 2 of Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Heritage Trust Program, is amended by revising Code Section 12-3-76, relating to use of heritage preserves, as follows:
"12-3-76. (a) Heritage preserves shall be held by the state in trust for the benefit of the present and future generations of the people of the State of Georgia. Each heritage preserve shall be put to the designated use or uses which confer the best and most important benefit to the public. Heritage preserves shall not be put to any use other than the dedicated use or uses except pursuant to the following procedure:
(1) A state agency, department, or authority with a direct interest in the use of a heritage preserve must submit in writing a petition to the board that an imperative and unavoidable necessity for such other use exists; (2) Upon receipt of such petition, the board shall give public hearing thereon in the county or counties in which the heritage preserve is located; (3) The board shall consider fully all testimony relative to the proposed use and submit a recommendation to the General Assembly; and (4) The General Assembly may then determine if such use is in the public interest and may by statute approve such other use of the heritage preserve. (b) The State of Georgia and the Department of Natural Resources may convey fee simple title in a property dedicated as a heritage preserve under Code Section 12-3-75 for good and valuable consideration as determined by the State Properties Commission to a willing county or local government pursuant to the following procedures: (1) The department shall submit a request in writing to the board to remove the heritage preserve dedication from the property and to convey the property to the county or local government, subject to the grant of a perpetual conservation easement to the State of Georgia and the department that is consistent with the best and most important uses established in the written recommendation and approval of the Governor dedicating the property as a heritage preserve and the conservation values identified by the department, as well as any other restrictions applicable to the property;

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(2) The board shall make a determination, after a public hearing, that the removal of the heritage preserve dedication from the property and its conveyance to the county or local government subject to a conservation easement is in the best interest of the State of Georgia; (3) The conveyance is approved by the General Assembly and the State Properties Commission; and (4) The department shall file with the Secretary of State and the office of the clerk of the superior court of the county or counties in which the property is located a notice of the removal of the heritage preserve dedication simultaneously with the recordation of the conservation easement in the real property records of the county or counties in which the property is located. (c) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed so as to give county or local governments the authority to assign their interests in property conveyed pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section to a private individual or entity. (d) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed so as to compel a county or local government to accept conveyance of a heritage preserve, and no conveyance shall take place without the approval of the local governing authority. (e) In the event that a county or local government that is in receipt of property pursuant to this Code section fails to satisfy the requirements and restrictions placed in the conservation easement, said property may, within the discretion of the department, revert back to the State of Georgia."

SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such 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 Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon

E Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb
Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby

Y Setzler Y Shaw E Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E E Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T

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Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman E Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd
Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner E Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Y Huckaby Hudson Hugley
Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson E Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long
Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning E Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak N Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders E Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas N Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard
Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 162, nays 3.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

Representatives Holmes of the 125th, Hudson of the 124th and Lucas of the 139th 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 223. By Representatives Jasperse of the 12th, England of the 108th, McCall of the 30th and Roberts of the 154th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 8-2-25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state-wide application of minimum standard building codes, codes requiring adoption by municipality or county, adoption of more stringent requirements by local governments, and adoption of standards for which state code does not exist, so as to provide an exemption for certain farm buildings or structures; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Code Section 8-2-25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state-wide application of minimum standard building codes, codes requiring adoption by municipality or county, adoption of more stringent requirements by local governments, and adoption of standards for which state code does not exist, so as to provide an exemption for certain farm buildings or structures; 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 8-2-25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state-wide application of minimum standard building codes, codes requiring adoption by municipality or county, adoption of more stringent requirements by local governments, and adoption of standards for which state code does not exist, is amended by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(e)(1) As used in this subsection, the term: (A) 'Agriculture,' 'agricultural operations,' or 'agricultural or farm products' has the meaning provided by Code Section 1-3-3. (B) 'Farm' means real property or a portion thereof used for agricultural operations. (C) 'Farm building or structure' means a building or structure that is located on a farm and designed by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), not used for residential purposes, not intended primarily for public use, and used primarily for or in connection with agricultural operations for the sole purposes of manure storage and animal mortality composting or winter feeding and following the standards and specifications of NRCS practice codes 313 Waste Storage Facility and 317 Composting Facility as detailed in the USDA NRCS Field Office Technical Guide as such existed on January 1, 2011.
(2) Farm buildings or structures shall be exempt from the state minimum standard building codes provided for in subdivisions (9)(B)(i)(I) and (9)(B)(i)(IX) of Code Section 8-2-20 and any amendment thereto adopted by the department pursuant to Code Section 8-2-23 or by a municipality or county pursuant to Code Section 8-2-25."
SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.
SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

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

Y Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman E Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner E Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

E Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson E Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning E Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders E Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Setzler Y Shaw E Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E E Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M
Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 169, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

Due to a mechanical malfunction, the vote of Representative Stephens of the 164th was not recorded on the preceding roll call. He wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon.

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HB 172. By Representatives Coleman of the 97th, Casas of the 103rd, Nix of the 69th, Ashe of the 56th, Clark of the 104th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to extend the date by which school systems must notify the department of their intention to request flexibility or remain status quo; to temporarily extend certain expenditure control waivers relating to funds earned for direct instructional costs, media center costs, staff and professional development costs, and additional days of instruction; to provide for automatic repeal; to temporarily extend flexibility in maximum class size requirements in kindergarten through grade eight; to temporarily extend certain deadlines relating to annual teacher contracts; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; 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:

N Abdul-Salaam N Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden N Beasley-Teague N Bell N Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway N Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant N Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V

Y Davis N Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs N Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon N Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England N Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd N Fludd N Franklin N Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner E Harbin

E Heckstall Y Hembree N Henson Y Hill N Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston N Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson N Hugley N Jackson Y Jacobs N James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson E Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S N Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey N Long N Lucas

N Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills N Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris N Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J N Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey N Randall N Reece Y Rice

Y Setzler Y Shaw E Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C N Smith, E E Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T N Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R N Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley N Thomas N Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon N Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard

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Y Coleman E Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper N Crawford

Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett N Hatfield N Heard

Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning E Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders E Scott, M N Scott, S

Williams, A N Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 128, nays 42.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

House of Representatives 401 Paul D. Coverdell Legislative Office Building
Atlanta, Georgia 30334

February 23, ad 2011

Dear Mr. Clerk,

Article III, Section V, Paragraph III, of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, provides in part that "No bill shall pass which refers to more than one subject matter." Further, Article I, Section II, Paragraph V, provides that "Legislative acts in violation of this Constitution or the Constitution of the United States are void, and the judiciary shall so declare them." This version of HB 172 unconstitutionally refers to more than one subject matter. As such, I was unable to vote in favor of it.

Respectfully,

/s/ Bobby Franklin

By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the House, having been previously postponed, was again postponed until tomorrow:

HB 91. By Representatives Bearden of the 68th, Ramsey of the 72nd, Powell of the 171st and Cooke of the 18th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 17 and Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the procedure for sentencing and imposition of punishment and the issuance, expiration, and renewal of drivers' licenses, respectively, so as to provide that any person convicted of a felony offense shall have such conviction demarcated on his or her driver's license for the length of his or her sentence; to provide for procedure; to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to

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cancellation, suspension, and revocation of licenses, so as to provide for license suspension under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and referred to the Committee on Rules:
HR 386. By Representatives Harrell of the 106th, Casas of the 103rd, Dickerson of the 95th, Pak of the 102nd, Coleman of the 97th and others:
A RESOLUTION congratulating the Brookwood High School football team on winning the 2010 GHSA Class AAAAA State Championship and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 387. By Representatives Kaiser of the 59th, Parent of the 81st, Benfield of the 85th, Ashe of the 56th, Heard of the 114th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending the band Drivin' 'N' Cryin' and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 388. By Representatives England of the 108th, Ralston of the 7th and Huckaby of the 113th:
A RESOLUTION commending Mr. John Berry and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 389. By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, Riley of the 50th, Jones of the 46th and Martin of the 47th:
A RESOLUTION commending the Will to Live Foundation and inviting the Trautwein family to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 390. By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, McKillip of the 115th, Huckaby of the 113th and Heard of the 114th:
A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Tony "T." Graham Brown and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.

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HR 391. By Representatives McKillip of the 115th, Ramsey of the 72nd, Huckaby of the 113th, Heard of the 114th, Peake of the 137th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending the 2009-2010 University of Georgia majorette line and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 382. By Representatives Sheldon of the 105th, Rice of the 51st, Coleman of the 97th, Clark of the 104th, Pak of the 102nd and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Wednesday, February 23, 2011, as Gwinnett County Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 392. By Representative Ralston of the 7th:
A RESOLUTION commending Mrs. Shannon York, Fannin County School System's 2012 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 393. By Representative Manning of the 32nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Girls Incorporated of Greater Atlanta; and for other purposes.
HR 394. By Representative Jones of the 44th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and achievements of Mrs. Amelia Boynton-Robinson; and for other purposes.
HR 395. By Representative Jerguson of the 22nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Cody James Blackwell; and for other purposes.
HR 396. By Representatives Jerguson of the 22nd and Teasley of the 38th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Jim Noel Law on the occasion of his 20th pastoral anniversary; and for other purposes.

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HR 397. By Representative Heckstall of the 62nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Michael H. Robinson; and for other purposes.
HR 398. By Representatives Dudgeon of the 24th and Riley of the 50th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Marshall Langford "Lang" Davis; and for other purposes.
HR 399. By Representatives Howard of the 121st, Sims of the 119th, Murphy of the 120th, Smith of the 122nd, Harbin of the 118th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Allen Isdell, Sr.; and for other purposes.
HR 400. By Representatives Watson of the 163rd, Purcell of the 159th, Cooper of the 41st, Stephens of the 164th and Bryant of the 160th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. E. Daniel DeLoach; and for other purposes.
HR 401. By Representative Watson of the 163rd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Billy Joe "Bill" Saunders; and for other purposes.
HR 402. By Representatives Mills of the 25th, Rogers of the 26th and Collins of the 27th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the Georgia Underage Alcohol Investigations Group of the Department of Revenue's Alcohol and Tobacco Division; and for other purposes.
HR 403. By Representative O`Neal of the 146th:
A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Association of REALTORS (GAR) and recognizing February 28, 2011, as GAR Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

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HR 404. By Representative Heckstall of the 62nd:
A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Geneva L. Burden; and for other purposes.
HR 405. By Representative Wilkinson of the 52nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Susanna Capelouto; and for other purposes.
HR 406. By Representatives Bearden of the 68th, Ramsey of the 72nd and Powell of the 171st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Fraternal Order of Police for its outstanding service to the law enforcement officers of this state and recognizing March 2 as Fraternal Order of Police day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
The following Resolution of the House was read:
HR 385. By Representative O`Neal of the 146th
A RESOLUTION
Relative to adjournment; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that, unless otherwise provided by subsequent resolution of the General Assembly, the meeting dates and dates of adjournment for the 2011 regular session of the General Assembly for the period of Thursday, February 24, 2011, through Monday March 21, 2011, shall be as follows:
Thursday, February 24 ............................................................ in session for legislative day 19 Friday, February 25 through Sunday, February 27 ................. in adjournment Monday, February 28 .............................................................. in session for legislative day 20 Tuesday, March 1 .................................................................... in session for legislative day 21 Wednesday, March 2 ............................................................... in session for legislative day 22 Thursday, March 3 .................................................................. in session for legislative day 23 Friday, March 4 ....................................................................... in session for legislative day 24 Saturday, March 5 and Sunday, March 6 ................................ in adjournment Monday, March 7 .................................................................... in session for legislative day 25 Tuesday, March 8 .................................................................... in session for legislative day 26 Wednesday, March 9 ............................................................... in session for legislative day 27 Thursday, March 10 ................................................................ in session for legislative day 28 Friday March 11through Sunday, March 13 ........................... in adjournment

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Monday, March 14 .................................................................. in session for legislative day 29 Tuesday, March 15 .................................................................. in adjournment Wednesday, March 16 ............................................................. in session for legislative day 30 Thursday, March 17 through Sunday, March 20..................... in adjournment Monday, March 21 .................................................................. in session for legislative day 31

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that on and after March 21, 2011, the periods of adjournment of the 2011 session, if any, shall be as specified by subsequent resolution of the General Assembly; provided that unless otherwise specified by subsequent resolution the General Assembly shall be in adjournment on each Saturday and Sunday.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, as authorized by Code Section 28-1-2, the hours for closing and convening the Senate on each day may be as ordered by the Senate; and the hours for closing and convening the House on each day may be as ordered by the House.

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

Y Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison
Amerson Y Anderson
Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman E Collins Y Cooke

Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd
Fludd Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton
Hanner E Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell

E Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson E Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long
Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills
Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J
Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J
Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts
Rogers

Y Setzler Shaw
E Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E E Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R
Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson
Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R

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Y Coomer Cooper
Y Crawford

Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

E Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Rynders E Scott, M
Scott, S

Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 156, nays 0.

The Resolution was adopted.

Representative Amerson of the 9th 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.

Representative O'Neal of the 146th moved that the House do now adjourn until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning, and the motion prevailed.

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

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Thursday, February 24, 2011

Nineteenth Legislative Day

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:

E Abdul-Salaam Abrams Allison Amerson Anderson Atwood Baker Battles Bearden
E Beasley-Teague Bell Benfield Benton Black Brockway Brooks Bruce Bryant Burns Byrd Carter Casas Channell Cheokas Clark, J Clark, V Coleman Collins Cooke Coomer Cooper Crawford

Davis E Dawkins-Haigler
Dempsey Dickerson Dickey Dickson Dobbs Dollar Drenner Dudgeon Dutton Ehrhart England Epps, C Epps, J Evans Franklin Frazier Gardner Geisinger Golick Gordon Greene Hamilton Hanner E Harbin Harden, B Harrell Hatchett Hatfield Heard Heckstall

Hembree E Henson
Hill Holcomb Holmes Holt E Horne Houston Howard Huckaby E Hudson Hugley Jackson Jacobs James E Jasperse Jerguson E Johnson Jones, S Kaiser Kendrick Knight Lane Lindsey Long Lucas Maddox, G Manning E Marin Martin Mayo

McBrayer McCall McKillip Meadows Mills Mitchell Morgan Mosby Murphy Neal, J Nimmer Nix Oliver O'Neal Pak Parent Parrish Parsons Peake Powell, J Pruett Purcell Ramsey Rice Riley Roberts Rogers Rynders E Scott, M Scott, S Setzler

Shaw Sheldon Sims, B Smith, E Smith, K Smith, L Smith, R Smith, T Smyre Spencer Stephens, M Stephens, R Talton Tankersley Taylor, D Taylor, R Taylor, T Teasley Thomas Tinubu Watson Welch Weldon Wilkerson Wilkinson Williams, A Williams, E Williams, R Williamson Yates Ralston, Speaker

The following members were off the floor of the House when the roll was called:

Representatives Ashe of the 56th, Buckner of the 130th, Dukes of the 150th, Fludd of the 66th, Fullerton of the 151st, Harden of the 28th, Jordan of the 77th, Kidd of the 141st, Maddox of the 127th, Morris of the 155th, Neal of the 75th, Powell of the 29th, Randall of the 138th, Reece of the 11th, Sims of the 169th, and Walker of the 107th.

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They wished to be recorded as present.
Due to a mechanical malfunction, Representative Braddock of the 19th was not recorded on the attendance roll call. She wishes to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Reverend Lenton Mitchell, Jr., Pilgrim Baptist Church, Marietta, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Davis of the 109th, Chairman of the Committee on Information and Audits, reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day had been read and found to be correct.
By unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.
3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.
4. Reports of Standing Committees.
5. Third reading and passage of Local uncontested Bills.
6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 337. By Representatives Greene of the 149th, Maxwell of the 17th and Benton of the 31st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 47-16-101 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to retirement benefit options under the Sheriffs' Retirement Fund of Georgia, failure of a member to select an option, effect of changes in retirement benefits and options, and change of

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option after receipt of payments, so as to provide that in the event of divorce a retired member who has elected a spouses' option may elect to continue or revoke such coverage; to provide for an increase in benefit; to provide for remarriage; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.
HB 338. By Representative Bryant of the 160th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property, so as to extensively revise and enact provisions relating to the creation, transfer, modification, and foreclosure of mortgages and deeds to secure debt as well as other documents creating security interests; to provide a short title; to regulate the transfer of security interests; to require recording as condition of foreclosure; to provide for a minimum period of delinquency before foreclosure and other proceedings may be commenced; to provide that creditors must provide owners of residential property with a right to cure and a notice of such right prior to commencing foreclosure proceedings; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Banks & Banking.
HB 339. By Representatives Welch of the 110th, Willard of the 49th, Abrams of the 84th, Mills of the 25th, Maddox of the 127th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to emergency powers, so as to revise the courts to which a challenge of a quarantine or vaccination order may be brought; to revise the manner of appealing orders concerning such challenges; to remove the Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals from the definition of authorized judicial officials for certain judicial emergencies; to extend the duration of a judicial emergency order when a public health emergency exists; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 340. By Representative Greene of the 149th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 42-5-51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to jurisdiction over certain misdemeanor

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offenders, designation of place of confinement of inmates, reimbursement of county, and transfer of inmates to federal authority, so as to provide for electronic submission of sentencing documentation; to provide for a reimbursement rate; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.
HB 341. By Representatives Rogers of the 26th, Heard of the 114th and Harbin of the 118th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 14 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to domestic stock and mutual insurers, so as to provide for the establishment of limited purpose subsidiary life insurance companies; to provide for definitions; to provide for requirements; to provide for investment of funds; to provide for organization; to provide for reinsurance; to provide for applicability; to provide for promulgation of rules; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.
HB 342. By Representatives McKillip of the 115th, Lindsey of the 54th, Evans of the 40th and Houston of the 170th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 5 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to stalking, so as to define "family violence order"; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 343. By Representatives Cooper of the 41st, Huckaby of the 113th, Collins of the 27th, Carter of the 175th, Houston of the 170th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 1 of Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the powers and duties of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities as it related to mental health, so as to provide for crisis stabilization units for the purpose of providing psychiatric stabilization or detoxification services; to provide for a definition; to provide for licensure; to provide for requirements; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.

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HB 344. By Representatives Baker of the 78th, Weldon of the 3rd, Allison of the 8th, Epps of the 140th, Neal of the 75th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 23 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to service creditable under the Georgia Judicial Retirement System, so as to provide that juvenile court judges and other members of such retirement system may obtain creditable service for prior service as a full-time associate juvenile court judge; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.
HB 345. By Representatives Gardner of the 57th, Fullerton of the 151st, Ashe of the 56th, Oliver of the 83rd, Morgan of the 39th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical assistance generally, so as to provide that children and pregnant women who are lawfully admitted qualified aliens, regardless of the duration of lawful residence in this state, shall be eligible for Medicaid if they otherwise meet the eligibility requirements; to amend Article 13 of Chapter 5 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the PeachCare for Kids Program, so as to provide that children and pregnant women who are lawfully admitted qualified aliens, regardless of the duration of lawful residence in this state, shall be eligible for PeachCare if they otherwise meet the eligibility requirements; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 346. By Representative Knight of the 126th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions regarding income taxes, so as to change the definition of taxable nonresident for income tax purposes; to provide an effective date; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

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HB 348. By Representatives Allison of the 8th, Brockway of the 101st and Harden of the 28th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act 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 change provisions relating to criminal defamation; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 349. By Representatives Fludd of the 66th, Yates of the 73rd and Jordan of the 77th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Fayetteville to exercise all redevelopment and other powers under Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VII(b) of the Constitution and Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the "Redevelopment Powers Law," as amended; to provide for a referendum; to provide effective dates; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 350. By Representative Maxwell of the 17th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 50-18-72 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions to requirements for disclosure of public records, so as to provide for an exemption to open records requirements for certain records maintained by the Department of Early Care and Learning; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 351. By Representative Maxwell of the 17th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenues collected from fines and fees in the probate courts, so as to change the portion of such fines paid to the Judges of the Probate Courts Retirement Fund of Georgia; to provide that a portion of certain fines collected in certain state courts shall be paid to such retirement fund; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

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HB 352. By Representatives Martin of the 47th, Riley of the 50th, Wilkinson of the 52nd, Geisinger of the 48th, Jones of the 46th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 32-10-65.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the expiration and extension of tolls by the State Road and Tollway Authority, so as to provide that toll extensions must be approved by the General Assembly; to provide that no tolls shall be charged on projects that are free from interest on public indebtedness; to provide for legislative reports; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HB 353. By Representative Martin of the 47th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 2 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state administrative provisions, so as to change certain provisions regarding the rate of interest to be paid for refunds and on past due taxes; to provide an effective date; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 354. By Representative Martin of the 47th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to imposition, rate, computation, and exemptions regarding income taxes, so as to revise and change individual income tax standard deductions; to provide for annual adjustments with respect to such standard deductions; to provide for powers, duties, and authority of the state revenue commissioner; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 355. By Representative Martin of the 47th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 13 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to specific, business, and occupation taxes, so as to repeal the corporate net worth tax; to provide an effective date; to provide for applicability; to provide that this Act shall not abate or affect

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prosecutions, punishments, penalties, administrative proceedings or remedies, or civil actions related to certain violations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 356. By Representative Sims of the 169th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 14 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Georgia Cemetery and Funeral Services Act of 2000," so as to provide that preneed escrow accounts may be titled in the name of and made payable in favor of an entity registered to provide preneed services upon the death of the purchaser; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries.
HR 383. By Representatives Rynders of the 152nd, Ehrhart of the 36th, England of the 108th, Roberts of the 154th, Powell of the 171st and others:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to provide that increases in tuition and fees at institutions of the University System of Georgia shall not exceed the rate of inflation unless approved by joint resolution of the General Assembly; to provide for this amendment to be self-executing but authorize general laws relating to its implementation; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
HR 384. By Representatives Brooks of the 63rd, Wilkinson of the 52nd, McCall of the 30th, Beasley-Teague of the 65th, Heard of the 114th and others:
A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Procurement Policies of Georgia Departments and Agencies Regarding Businesses Owned by Minorities and Women; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.
By unanimous consent, the rules were suspended in order that the following Bill of the House could be introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee:

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HB 367. By Representatives Pruett of the 144th, England of the 108th, McCall of the 30th, Benfield of the 85th, Ashe of the 56th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to promote the production, purchase, and consumption of Georgia-grown farm products; to amend Chapter 2 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Agriculture, so as to provide for food procurement procedures and materials that encourage and facilitate the purchase of Georgia-grown food by state agencies and institutions; to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to provide for the operation of school gardens and farms; to provide for a farm to school program to promote the sale of Georgia-grown farm products to county and independent school districts in this state; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.

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

HB 313 HB 315 HB 317 HB 319 HB 321 HB 323 HB 325 HB 328 HB 330 HB 332 HB 334 HB 336 HR 363 HR 381 SB 47

HB 314 HB 316 HB 318 HB 320 HB 322 HB 324 HB 327 HB 329 HB 331 HB 333 HB 335 HB 347 HR 364 SB 38

Representative England of the 108th District, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

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Your Committee on Appropriations has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:

HB 326 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ England of the 108th
Chairman

Representative Stephens of the 164th District, Chairman of the Committee on Economic Development and Tourism, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Economic Development and Tourism has had under consideration the following Bills and Resolution of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 76 HB 264 HR 251

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Stephens of the 164th
Chairman

Representative Parsons of the 42nd District, Chairman of the Committee on Energy, Utilities, and Telecommunications, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Energy, Utilities, and Telecommunications 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 216 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Parsons of the 42nd
Chairman

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Representative Hamilton of the 23rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Governmental Affairs, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Governmental Affairs has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 80 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 262 Do Pass

HB 124 Do Pass HB 290 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Hamilton of the 23rd
Chairman

Representative Sims of the 169th District, Chairman of the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - 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 195 HB 294 SB 56

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 251 Do Pass HB 300 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Sims of the 169th
Chairman

Representative Golick of the 34th District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 123 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 200 Do Pass, by Substitute

HB 199 Do Pass HB 265 Do Pass, by Substitute

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Respectfully submitted, /s/ Golick of the 34th
Chairman
Representative Williams of the 4th District, Chairman of the Committee on Regulated Industries, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Regulated Industries 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 70 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Williams of the 4th
Chairman
Representative Maxwell of the 17th District, Chairman of the Committee on Retirement, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Retirement has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 293 Do Pass HB 297 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Maxwell of the 17th
Chairman
The following Resolution of the House, referred to the House Rules Subcommittee on Invites, was reported by the Committee on Rules with the following recommendation:
HR 365 Do Pass

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The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2011

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 19th Legislative Day as enumerated below:

DEBATE CALENDAR

Open Rule

None Modified Open Rule

None Modified Structured Rule

HB 126

Holidays; Patriots Day the nineteenth of April each year; designate (D&VA-Benton-31st)

HB 179 State highway system; permits for legally erected signs; change provisions (Substitute) (Trans-Burns-157th) (AM# 34 0476)
Pursuant to Rule 33.3, debate on HB 179 is limited to two hours. Time to be allocated at the discretion of the Speaker.

HB 193 Union County; chief magistrate elections; provide (IGC-Allison-8th) HB 194 Union County; probate court judge elections; provide (IGC-Allison-8th) Structured Rule

None

Bills and Resolutions on this calendar may be called in any order the Speaker desires.

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Meadows of the 5th
Chairman

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Pursuant to HR 108, the House commended Dr. Arthur Leroy Dorminy as the Distinguished Older Georgian for 2011 and invited him to be recognized by the House of Representatives.
Pursuant to HR 50, the House honored the life and memory of Mr. Raymond Royal Marshall.
Pursuant to HR 343, the House commended Mrs. Kimberly McGuiness and invited her to be recognized by the House of Representatives.
Pursuant to HR 254, the House commended Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., and the Georgia District Chapters and invited the Georgia District Director and representatives of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., to be recognized by the House of Representatives.
Pursuant to HR 365, the House commended Major General Ronald L. Bailey and invited him to be recognized by the House of Representatives.
Pursuant to HR 107, the House recognized Mr. James G. Ledbetter on the occasion of his retirement and invited him to be recognized by the House of Representatives.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the House and Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 195. By Representatives Taylor of the 79th, Jacobs of the 80th and Parent of the 81st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Dunwoody to exercise all redevelopment and other powers under Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VII of the Constitution and Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the "Redevelopment Powers Law," as amended; to provide for a referendum; to provide effective dates; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; 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.
HB 251. By Representatives Benton of the 31st and McCall of the 30th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the creation of one or more community improvement districts in Jackson County; to provide for a short title; to provide for the purposes of the said districts; to provide for definitions; to provide for boards to administer said districts; to provide for appointment or election of members of said boards; to provide for taxes, fees,

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and assessments; to provide for the boundaries of said districts; to provide for construction; to provide that Chapter 5 of Title 10 of the O.C.G.A., the "Georgia Securities Act of 1973" shall not apply to the offer, sale, or issuance of the boards' bonds, notes, or other obligations; to provide that no notice, proceeding, publication, or referendum shall be required; to provide for dissolutions; to provide the procedures connected with all of the foregoing; 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.
HB 294. By Representatives Maxwell of the 17th and Braddock of the 19th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Paulding County and to provide for its powers and duties, approved May 30, 2007 (Ga. L. 2007, p. 4382), so as to provide for staggered terms of office for members of the board; to provide for related matters; 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.
HB 300. By Representatives Channell of the 116th, Kidd of the 141st and Hudson of the 124th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Putnam County, approved September 8, 1879 (Ga. L. 1879, p. 334), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 13, 1957 (Ga. L. 1957, p. 2130), an Act approved April 11, 1979 (Ga. L. 1979, p. 3496), an Act approved March 30, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 4819), an Act approved March 30, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4410), and an Act approved April 1, 1996 (Ga. L. 1996, p. 3804), so as to provide for certain compensation of the members of the board; to provide for related matters; 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.
SB 56. By Senator Hooks of the 14th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Americus-Sumter County Airport Authority, approved April 19, 2000 (Ga. L. 2000, p. 4082),

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so as to change the membership of the authority; 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.

By unanimous consent, the following roll call vote was made applicable to the previously read Bills.

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

E Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks
Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer
Cooper Y Crawford

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England
Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd
Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton
Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner E Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Y Heckstall Y Hembree E Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson E Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S
Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick
Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long
Lucas Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning E Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills
Mitchell Morgan Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders Y Scott, M Y Scott, S

Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B
Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch
Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson E Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R
Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bills, the ayes were 156, nays 0.

The Bills, having received the requisite constitutional majority, were passed.

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The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Ewing, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate:
SB 31. By Senators Carter of the 42nd, Hamrick of the 30th, Seabaugh of the 28th, Crosby of the 13th, Cowsert of the 46th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 9 of Title 24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to privilege, so as to extend the attorney-client privilege to third persons under certain circumstances; to correct cross-references; to amend Code Section 17-16-94 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to disclosure required by the prosecuting attorney and defendant, to correct a cross-reference; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 36. By Senators Carter of the 1st, Unterman of the 45th, Goggans of the 7th, Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Bethel of the 54th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to controlled substances, so as to provide for the establishment of a program to monitor the prescribing and dispensing of Schedule II, III, IV, and V controlled substances; to provide for definitions; to require dispensers to submit certain information regarding the dispensing of such controlled substances; to provide for the confidentiality of submitted information except under certain circumstances; to provide for the establishment of an Electronic Database Review Advisory Committee; to provide for its membership, duties, and organization; to provide for the establishment of rules and regulations; to provide for limited liability; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following resolution of the Senate:
SR 114. By Senator Balfour of the 9th:
A RESOLUTION authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Gwinnett County, Georgia; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolution of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the Committees:

SB 31.

By Senators Carter of the 42nd, Hamrick of the 30th, Seabaugh of the 28th, Crosby of the 13th, Cowsert of the 46th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 9 of Title 24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to privilege, so as to extend the attorney-client privilege to third persons under certain circumstances; to correct cross-references; to amend Code Section 17-16-94 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to disclosure required by the prosecuting attorney and defendant, to correct a cross-reference; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

SB 36.

By Senators Carter of the 1st, Unterman of the 45th, Goggans of the 7th, Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Bethel of the 54th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to controlled substances, so as to provide for the establishment of a program to monitor the prescribing and dispensing of Schedule II, III, IV, and V controlled substances; to provide for definitions; to require dispensers to submit certain information regarding the dispensing of such controlled substances; to provide for the confidentiality of submitted information except under certain circumstances; to provide for the establishment of an Electronic Database Review Advisory Committee; to provide for its membership, duties, and organization; to provide for the establishment of rules and regulations; to provide for limited liability; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.

SR 114. By Senator Balfour of the 9th:

A RESOLUTION authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Gwinnett County, Georgia; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

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The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:

Representatives Holt of the 112th, Hudson of the 124th, Brooks of the 63rd, Neal of the 1st, Wilkerson of the 33rd, and Nix of the 69th.

The following Resolution of the House, favorably reported by the Committee on Rules, was read and adopted:

HR 365. By Representatives Jordan of the 77th and Stephens of the 161st:

A RESOLUTION commending Major General Ronald L. Bailey and inviting him to be recognized by 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 193. By Representative Allison of the 8th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing that the judge of the Probate Court of Union County shall serve as chief magistrate of the Magistrate Court of Union County, approved February 25, 1997 (Ga. L. 1997, p. 3504), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 9, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 3799), so as to provide that the chief magistrate shall be elected on a nonpartisan basis; to provide for submission of this Act under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; 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:

E Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler
Dempsey Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon

Y Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes
Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows N Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby

Y Setzler Y Shaw
Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T

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Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman
Collins Y Cooke
Coomer Cooper Y Crawford

Dukes Y Dutton N Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner E Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Y Huckaby Y Hudson N Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson E Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick
Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning E Marin Y Martin N Maxwell

Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer
Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey
Randall N Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders Y Scott, M N Scott, S

Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu N Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson E Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 154, nays 8.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Dukes of the 150th, and Holt of the 112th 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 Smyre of the 132nd stated that he inadvertently voted "aye" on the preceding roll call. He wished to be recorded as voting "nay" thereon.

Representative Randall of the 138th stated that she had been called from the floor of the House during the preceding roll call. She wished to be recorded as voting "nay" thereon.

HB 194. By Representative Allison of the 8th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of judge of the probate court of Union County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for submission of this Act for preclearance under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

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

E Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman
Collins Y Cooke
Coomer Cooper Y Crawford

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton N Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner E Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Y Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes
Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson N Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson E Johnson
Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick
Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey
Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning E Marin Y Martin N Maxwell

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip N Meadows N Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer
Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey N Randall N Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders Y Scott, M N Scott, S

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T N Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu N Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson E Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R
Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 153, nays 11.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Representatives Holt of the 112th and Jones of the 46th 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.

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Representative Cooper of the 41st District, Chairman of the Committee on Health and Human Services, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Health and Human Services has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 147 HB 214 HB 249

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Cooper of the 41st
Chairman

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the House was taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 179. By Representatives Burns of the 157th, Roberts of the 154th, England of the 108th, Bryant of the 160th, Hamilton of the 23rd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 3 of Chapter 6 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the state highway system, so as to modify the procedures whereby owners of legally erected and maintained signs obtain and renew permits for the installation of signs; to change certain conditions relating to permits to remove vegetation from the viewing zones of outdoor signs; to provide for related matters; to provide for severability; to provide for the Department of Transportation to promulgate forms and policies; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Part 2 of Article 3 of Chapter 6 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the state highway system, so as to modify the procedures whereby owners of legally erected and maintained signs obtain and renew permits for the installation of signs; to change certain conditions relating to permits to remove vegetation from the viewing zones of outdoor signs; to provide for related matters; to provide for

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severability; to provide for the Department of Transportation to promulgate forms and policies; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Part 2 of Article 3 of Chapter 6 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the state highway system, is amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 32-6-74, relating to applications for permits for outdoor advertising signs, as follows:
"(a) Applications for permits and the renewal thereof authorized by subsections (a) through (d) of Code Section 32-6-79 shall be made to the department upon forms prescribed by the department. The applications shall contain the signature of the applicant and such other information as may be required by the department and shall be verified under oath by the person, firm, or corporation making the application. Permits and renewals thereof shall be issued for and shall be valid only if the sign is erected and maintained in accordance with this part during the 12 month period next following the date of issuance. The fee for the initial issuance of a permit shall be $50.00. The fee for the renewal of a permit shall be $25.00. The money received from permit fees shall be used to help defray the expenses of administering this part, Code Section 48-2-17 to the contrary notwithstanding. Upon receipt of a properly executed application and the appropriate fee for the erection or maintenance of a sign which may be lawfully erected or maintained pursuant to this part, the department shall, within 60 days, issue a permit or renewal authorizing the erection or maintenance, or both, of the sign for which application was made except when a person, firm, or corporation is maintaining or allowing the maintenance of an illegal sign as provided for in subsection (f) of Code Section 32-6-79. Application for the renewal of a permit shall be made to the department not more than 90 nor less than 60 days before the expiration date of the permit for which renewal is sought. If the department fails to receive the renewal application before the expiration date of the permit, the department will notify the applicant that the renewal application is overdue when the applicant's address is known or reasonably available to the department and shall give the applicant 30 days after the expiration date to send the department the renewal application. If the applicant does not send the properly executed application and the appropriate fee within the specified 30 day period, the sign shall then become an illegal sign. No permit shall be renewed if the application for the renewal thereof has not been made in accordance with this Code section. Applications for permits authorized by subsections (a) through (d) of Code Section 32-6-79 shall be made to the department upon forms prescribed by the department. The applications shall contain the signature of the applicant and such other information as may be required by the department and shall be verified under oath by the person, firm, or corporation making the application. Permits and renewals thereof shall be issued for and shall be valid only if the sign is erected and maintained in

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accordance with this part during the 12 month period next following the date of issuance. As to permits for the initial erection of an outdoor advertising sign, one 12 month extension may be granted so long as a written request is submitted to the department at least 30 days prior to expiration along with a fee of $35.00. Any denial of an extension request shall be sent to the applicant before the expiration date and shall state the basis for denial. Multiple extensions shall not be granted as to the same permit, and the applicant shall not be allowed to reapply for the same site until the extension has expired; however, modifications to the application which do not extend the term of the permit shall be allowed. There shall be an initial outdoor advertising permit fee and an annual renewal fee. For the calendar year 2012 and thereafter, the outdoor advertising application fee shall be $100.00. For the calendar year 2012 and thereafter, the renewal fee for each permitted sign shall be $35.00. Application and renewal fees shall be adjusted every three years, except that no fee shall increase more than 20 percent in any three-year period. The department shall set each fee at a level no higher than that necessary to cover the average administrative costs related to such permit or renewal. Under no circumstances shall the amounts of such fees be set at a level whereby receipts for all such fees would exceed the costs of administering the outdoor advertising control program. The department shall post the new fee schedule and an accounting of how such fees are calculated on the department's website no later than January 15, 2015, and January 15 of each subsequent adjustment year. The money received from permit fees shall be used to help defray the expenses of administering this part, Code Section 48-2-17 to the contrary notwithstanding. Upon receipt of a properly executed application and the appropriate fee for the erection or maintenance of a sign which may be lawfully erected or maintained pursuant to this part, the department shall, within 60 days, issue a permit authorizing the erection or maintenance, or both, of the sign for which application was made except when a person, firm, or corporation is maintaining or allowing the maintenance of an illegal sign as provided for in subsection (f) of Code Section 32-6-79. All outdoor advertising permits and renewals shall expire on the first day of April in the year following issuance. Renewal of such permits shall be made to the department between January 1 and April 1 of each calendar year. Notice of such renewal period shall be mailed to each outdoor advertising permit holder along with an itemized list of all permits maintained by such person or entity in the month of December. In response, each permit holder should clearly indicate any permits not being renewed and return a copy to the department along with payment for all permits being renewed. If a permit holder believes the itemized list is incomplete or inaccurate, such permit holder shall clearly note such discrepancies on the list and return a copy to the department with supporting documentation. The permit holder shall submit the renewal and any suggested corrections within 60 days of the date of the department notice or by April 1, whichever occurs last. If the department fails to receive the renewal before the expiration date, the department shall notify the permit holder by certified mail that the renewal is overdue and shall give the permit holder 45 days from the date of the postmark on such notice to send the department the renewal. If the applicant does not send the permit renewal and

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fee within 45 days after the postmark date on such notice, the permit shall expire and the sign shall then become an illegal sign. Signs shall become illegal by operation of law after the expiration of the permit followed by notice to the permit holder and a failure to submit for the renewal within 45 days. Any illegal sign may be removed without any administrative proceeding before the department. Vegetation permits or renewals issued pursuant to Code Section 32-6-75.3 shall expire on the first day of September in the year following issuance. If a vegetation permit renewal application and fee is not timely submitted and such deficiency is not cured within 45 days of the postmark date of notice via certified mail from the department, the vegetation permit shall be canceled, but the sign shall not be deemed illegal. No permit shall be renewed if the renewal thereof has not been made in accordance with this Code section."
SECTION 2. Said part is further amended by revising Code Section 32-6-75.3, relating to applications for tree trimming permits, as follows:
"32-6-75.3. (a)(1) For purposes of this Code section, the term: (A) 'Removal' or 'removed' means the elimination of trees or other vegetation from a viewing zone. (B) 'Target view zone' means an area of the viewing zone extending from the sign to the roadway to which the sign is permitted which shall be angled as requested by the applicant to maximize the visibility of the sign to passing motorists but not to exceed: (i) Two-hundred and fifty feet along the right of way fence or boundary; and (ii) Three-hundred and fifty feet along the pavement edge, to include any emergency lane or paved shoulder. (C) 'Trimming' or 'trimmed' means the pruning of excess limbs or branches from trees or other vegetation which are not removed from a viewing zone. (C)(D) 'Viewing zone' means a continuous 500 foot horizontal distance parallel to a state right of way and adjacent to or otherwise within the line of sight of an outdoor advertising sign. (2) The General Assembly finds and declares that outdoor advertising provides a substantial service and benefit to Georgia and Georgia's citizens as well as the traveling public. Therefore, the General Assembly declares it to be in the public interest that provisions be made for the visibility of outdoor advertising signs legally erected and maintained along the highways in this state to provide information regarding places offering lodging, food, motor vehicle fuels and lubricants, motor service and repairs, or any other services or products available to the general public. Recognizing, however, that the beautification of this state and the health of its environment are absolutely essential and equally as important to the traveling public, the General Assembly finds and declares that these needs must be balanced. (b)(1) So as to promote these objectives and in accordance with the provisions of this Code section, the commissioner shall provide by rule or regulation for the issuance

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and annual renewal of permits for the trimming and removal of trees and other vegetation on the state rights of way within viewing zones with respect to outdoor advertising signs legally erected and legally maintained adjacent to said rights of way. Such rules and regulations shall include, without limitation, standards for survival of vegetation trimmed or planted. (2) So as to ensure that no vegetation maintenance permits are issued for the purpose of creating new outdoor advertising signs, no owner of outdoor advertising signs erected after January 1, 1999 permitted or assigned a working number by the department after December 31, 2010, or such owner's agent, will shall be eligible to make application for vegetation maintenance for a period of five years from the date a new sign is permitted. (c) Application for a tree or vegetation trimming or removal permit and the annual renewal thereof shall be made upon the forms prescribed and provided by the department and shall contain the signature of the applicant and such other information as may be required by the department's rules and regulations. (d) An application fee shall accompany the application for each vegetation maintenance permit, and both the application and fee shall be submitted to the department. There shall be an annual renewal of the permit for activities in the original scope of the permit. The department shall promulgate rules and regulations setting forth the application fees and renewal fees. Such application and renewal fees shall be established by the department in reasonable amounts in order to fully recover the costs of administering the vegetation maintenance program. (e)(1) The department shall evaluate each application for a permit under this Code section and require as a condition of granting any permit under this Code section that the value of the landscaping to be either provided or paid for by the applicant is not less than the department's appraised value of the benefit to be conferred by the state upon the applicant by allowing the trimming or removing of trees or other vegetation as requested, which shall be the value of the trees or vegetation to be trimmed or removed; provided, however, that a permit may be granted to an otherwise qualified applicant in a case where the value of the landscaping to be either provided or paid for by the applicant is less than the department's appraised value of the trees or other vegetation to be trimmed or removed if, in addition, the applicant pays to the department an amount equal to the amount of the difference between the value of the landscaping to be either provided or paid for by the applicant and the department's appraised value of the trees or other vegetation to be trimmed or removed.
(2)(A)(i) No trees or vegetation shall be trimmed or removed under this Code section other than within a viewing zone. (ii) No removal of any hardwood tree having a diameter outside bark of more than 8 inches at a height of 6 inches above ground level or any historic or endangered species tree or any tree planted as part of any local, state, or federal government project shall be permitted under this Code section.

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(iii) All hardwood trees having a diameter outside bark of 8 inches or less at a height of 6 inches above ground level may be removed from within a viewing zone. (iv) All nonhardwood trees may be removed from within a viewing zone for a combined total of 250 feet horizontal distance parallel to the right of way. (v) All nonhardwood trees having a diameter outside bark of less than 12 inches at a height of 6 inches above ground level may be removed from within a viewing zone. (vi) Pine trees having a diameter outside bark of 12 inches or more at a height of 6 inches above ground level shall not be removed from a viewing zone in such numbers as to reduce stocking to less than the minimum standard for full stocking for such trees, as determined by the Georgia Forestry Commission, over an area having a combined total of not less than 250 feet horizontal distance parallel to the right of way. (vii) The provisions of divisions (iv) and (vi) of this subparagraph notwithstanding, in the case of any outdoor advertising sign erected on or before April 20, 1998, and which is less than 35 feet in height as measured from the top of the sign to the ground directly beneath or to the road level, whichever distance results in the best view or the greatest elevation, or which is subsequently lowered to such a height, the horizontal distance of the area within the viewing zone from which all trees, other than hardwoods having a diameter outside the bark of more than 8 inches at a height of 6 inches above ground level, may be removed shall be increased to 350 feet. (2) Any measurement of vegetation to be removed for valuation purposes shall be made at diameter breast height as shown in the section entitled 'Height of Measurement' in the Guide for Plant Appraisal (9th Edition) as published by the International Society of Arboriculture. Based on the substantial benefit to the state where dead or diseased trees are removed from the right of way, and the negligible value of dead or diseased trees, such vegetation shall not be measured or valued in determining the appraised value. Trees shall be only deemed dead or diseased if listed as such in the report of a certified forester or arborist, subject to review and approval by the department. Upon receipt of a properly completed application, the department shall, within 60 days, issue the permit for vegetation maintenance. (3) The applicant shall be allowed to remove all trees and vegetation from the target view zone so long as the sign was permitted or assigned a working number by the department on or before December 31, 2010. Vegetation removal shall be prohibited in all areas of the viewing zone outside of the target view zone except that portions of vegetation, such as tree limbs, which extend into the target view zone from outside the target view zone may be trimmed as necessary to preserve the clear target view zone. The only vegetation which cannot be removed from the target view zone pursuant to this paragraph shall be landmark trees, historic trees, and specimen trees, as defined in subparagraphs (A) through (C) of this paragraph, and any tree planted as part of a permitted local, state, or federal government beautification project. After July 1,

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2011, however, no beautification project in this state shall include the planting of trees in the right of way within 500 feet of an outdoor advertising sign such that the visibility of a permitted outdoor advertising sign is obscured or could later be obscured by the growth of such vegetation.
(A) For purposes of this paragraph, the term 'historic tree' means a tree or group of trees that are reasonably determined by the department to be:
(i) Identified by a unit of government to recognize an individual or group; (ii) Located at the site of a historic event and significantly impact an individual's perception of the event; (iii) Dated to the time of a historic event at the location of the tree, as identified by a unit of government; or (iv) Confirmed as the progeny of a tree that meets any of the criteria contained in this division. (B) For purposes of this paragraph, the term 'landmark tree' means a tree or group of trees that: (i) Have been planted and maintained for educational purposes for more than 75 years; (ii) Were planted as a memorial to an individual, group, event, or cause and are more than 75 years old; or (iii) Symbolize a historically significant individual, place, event, or contribution, as recognized by a unit of government prior to July 1, 2010. (C) For purposes of this paragraph, the term 'specimen tree' means a hardwood tree or group of hardwood trees that is determined to be in excess of 75 years of age as determined by a registered forester or arborist. (B)(D) Pruning or trimming of trees under a permit shall conform to industry standards as defined by the National Arborist Association, International Society of Arboriculture or ANSI A300 pruning standards as of January 1, 1999 2011, or such later edition as may be adopted by rule or regulation of the department. (3)(4) An applicant's record of conduct regarding disturbance of trees or other vegetation on state rights of way shall be considered by the department as part of the evaluation process for any permit or permit renewal application. (4)(5) Prior to approving any permit application to remove allegedly diseased trees, the department shall verify that such trees are in fact diseased. Such determination shall be made by the department's landscape architect. (5)(6) A performance bond in an amount adequate for the requirements of the permit as determined by the department shall be required of each permittee. (f)(1) No trees or other vegetation on state rights of way shall be trimmed, killed, or removed by any person other than in accordance with a permit issued under this Code section by any person other than the department or an authorized agent or contractor thereof. (2) No outdoor advertising sign to which a permit under this Code section is applicable shall be unused for advertising for a period of six consecutive months or more.

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(3) On and after July 1, 1999, no outdoor advertising sign to which a permit under this Code section is applicable shall be maintained in such a condition of disrepair as to be unusable for advertising.
(4)(A) In cases where the department has reasonable cause to believe that a violation of this subsection has been committed by any person, the procedures provided under Code Section 32-6-95 shall apply the same as in cases wherein the department believes that a sign is being maintained in violation of this part. (B) Following notice, hearing, and a finding that a person has committed a violation of paragraph (1) of this subsection, a civil fine of not less than $10,000.00 nor more than $20,000.00, and restitution in an amount equal to the appraised value of the trees or vegetation, or both, which were unlawfully trimmed or removed, shall be imposed on such person. (C) Following notice, hearing, and a finding that a permittee under this Code section has committed a violation of paragraph (2) of this subsection, an order directing the removal of such unused sign, at the expense of the permittee, shall be issued. (D) Following notice, hearing, and a finding that a permittee under this Code section has committed a violation of paragraph (3) of this subsection, an order directing the removal of such unusable sign shall be issued. (E) The department or its authorized agents shall be authorized to enter upon private lands and disassemble and remove signs without civil or criminal liability therefor pursuant to an order issued in accordance with this paragraph and as provided by Code Section 32-6-96 for disassembly and removal of illegal outdoor advertising signs. (g) In order to obtain a vegetation maintenance permit for signs which exceed 75 feet in height, as measured from the base of the sign or crown of the adjacent roadway to which the sign is permitted, whichever is higher, the owner of the sign shall agree to reduce the sign to 75 feet in height or less, as measured from the base of the sign or crown of the adjacent roadway to which the sign is permitted, whichever is higher, unless lowering is precluded by local government code or regulation. Work to lower the sign shall be concluded within 60 days of completion of the vegetation removal. If the terms of the work plan are not complied with and all work satisfactorily completed within the allowed time, the performance bond shall be forfeited, and the department shall be authorized to collect the bond and lower the sign. Upon completion of any project which reduces sign height by use of a new support mechanism, such as a new pole, the sign owner shall provide the department with a written footer inspection from the applicable local government or a professional engineer prior to the release of the bond. (h) The department shall have the right to refuse to issue any vegetation permits to any person, firm, or entity which the department determines is maintaining or is allowing to be maintained any abandoned sign or signs, until all such abandoned signs are removed or brought into compliance with the provisions of this Code section. For purposes of this subsection, the term 'abandoned sign' means any sign adjacent to a state-controlled

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route that has not contained a message for six consecutive months and which has not had a message displayed within 30 days after receipt of notice by certified mail from the department. The addition of a 'for rent' panel or a phone number shall not qualify as a message for purposes of this subsection, but self promotional copy covering at least one entire sign face or advertising copy benefitting charitable, nonprofit, religious, or other noncommercial groups shall qualify as a message. (i) The department shall have the right to refuse to issue any vegetation permits to any person, firm, or entity which the department determines is maintaining or is allowing to be maintained in their inventory of signs in this state any sign which depicts any material which is obscene as such term is defined in Code Section 16-12-80, or material that is in conflict with the applicable local government's obscenity ordinance. (j) The removal of signs with lapsed outdoor advertising permits is of benefit to this state but is often too costly for the department to undertake. In order to encourage the removal of such signs and permitted signs that do not conform to the state's current requirements for outdoor advertising signs without the expenditure of state funds, a credit which may be used as an offset toward the total appraised value of the vegetation to be removed in accordance with a vegetation maintenance permit shall be awarded for each qualifying sign removal as follows:
(1) On or before March 1, 2012, the department shall prepare a list of signs which once held a valid outdoor advertising permit but for which the permit has been allowed to lapse. Notification of a sign's inclusion on such list shall be sent to the last known address for the sign's owner as listed on department records and to any other person or entity which the department reasonably finds to have an interest in such sign. Within 30 days of receipt of such notice or 60 days of publication of the list, whichever comes later, any person or entity claiming to be the owner of a sign that they do not believe has been properly included on the list shall be allowed to submit written notice to the department of their objection. Such objection may include a statement of the relevant facts and any supporting documents. On or before July 1, 2012, the department shall publish the final list. Signs which are the subject of any current objections, administrative appeals, or legal disputes shall not be included on such list. This list shall be updated annually and provided to the chairpersons of the House and Senate Transportation Committees on or before the first day of March; (2) The department shall, on or before January 1, 2012, prepare a schedule or formula to determine the credit to be received for the removal of lapsed-permit signs and permitted nonconforming outdoor advertising signs. Such schedule shall provide a valuation of the credit based on four factors: material used in sign structure, height of sign, size of sign, and terrain and topography. The department shall also prepare a form to be submitted by any person or entity seeking a credit under this subsection. Such form shall require a description of the material used in the sign structure, the height of the sign, the size of the sign, and the terrain and topography where the sign is situated and a calculation of the anticipated credit in accordance with the department's schedule or formula;

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(3) At such time as any lapsed-permit sign from the department's updated list or a nonconforming outdoor advertising sign is removed, the person or entity responsible for such removal shall submit to the department the completed removal form and photographic evidence of the removal. For purposes of this subsection, the term 'removal' means removal of all structural elements above ground level; removal of footers or foundation elements shall not be required. Within 60 days of such submission, the department shall certify and return the form. No credit shall be allowed for the removal of a lapsed-permit sign by the owner of such sign. The certified form shall serve as a credit voucher. Credit vouchers may be transferred to another party via notarized statement signed by both parties; (4) Where a lapsed-permit sign from the department's updated list or a nonconforming sign is to be removed in conjunction with a specific application for a vegetation maintenance permit, the sign to be removed shall be designated by department permit number. If the vegetation permit is approved, then the sign designated for removal shall be removed at least 15 days prior to initiation of work pursuant to the vegetation permit. Removal shall be deemed complete when the removal form and photographic evidence of the removal are submitted to the department. The sign designated for removal need not be owned by the vegetation permit applicant. As such, nothing herein shall be interpreted to require that the removed sign be owned or controlled by the vegetation permit applicant. All work hereunder shall be performed by licensed and bonded entities or individuals, where required by law, and the department shall not be liable for the actions of any nondepartment personnel; and (5) A credit voucher may be used by an applicant for a vegetation maintenance permit as an offset against the total appraised value of the vegetation to be removed on a dollar-for-dollar basis, except that the total payment shall not be reduced below $4,000.00. Any unused portion of a credit voucher may be used in conjunction with a subsequent vegetation maintenance application. (k) Nothing contained in this Code section shall render any sign existing on July 1, 2011, nonconforming. Nothing in this Code section shall supersede any applicable local rules or ordinances. The department shall not deny an applicant a vegetation maintenance permit for complying with applicable local rules or ordinances."
SECTION 3. In the event any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Act shall be declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional, such declaration or adjudication shall affect and invalidate the whole of the smallest section or subsection in which such matter appears herein, but 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, but would not have

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passed any section of this Act containing or constituting an invalid or unconstitutional provision.
SECTION 4. The Department of Transportation shall have 120 days from the effective date to promulgate any forms or policies necessary to implement this Act. Those applications submitted before any necessary forms and policies are in place shall be processed in accordance with the regulations in place prior to the effective date. Those holding vegetation maintenance permits or renewals issued at any time prior to the promulgation of the necessary forms and policies shall, upon written request to the department, be able to trim or remove vegetation in accordance with the terms of this Act.
SECTION 5. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2011.
SECTION 6. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
The following amendment was read:
Representatives Burns of the 157th and Roberts of the 154th offer the following amendment:
Amend the substitute to HB 179 (LC 34 2906S) by deleting lines 52 through 64 and substituting in lieu thereof the following:
advertising permit fee and an annual renewal fee. On and after July 1, 2011, the outdoor advertising application fee shall be $300.00, and the renewal fee for each sign shall be $85.00. The department may adjust future application and renewal fees through the formal rule making process so long as notice of any proposed increase is sent to the House and Senate Transportation Committees at least 30 days prior to final adoption by the department. Such fees shall be limited to amounts sufficient to offset the administrative costs to the department. An annual report on the expenditures and revenues of the department related to the outdoor advertising program shall be sent to the House and Senate Transportation Committees no later than October 31 of each year. Upon receipt of a properly
Pursuant to Rule 133, Representative Cheokas of the 134th was excused from voting on HB 179.
On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

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E Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden N Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell
Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd
Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier N Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner E Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett E Hatfield Y Heard

Y Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt N Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson E Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser N Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning E Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip
Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J N Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders Y Scott, M N Scott, S

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre
Spencer Y Stephens, M
Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas N Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson E Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 160, nays 8.

The amendment was adopted.

The Committee substitute, as amended, was adopted.

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

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

E Abdul-Salaam N Abrams N Allison

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler N Dempsey

Y Heckstall Y Hembree N Henson

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall

N Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon

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Y Amerson Y Anderson N Ashe N Atwood N Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden N Beasley-Teague N Bell N Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway N Brooks N Bruce Y Bryant N Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd N Carter Y Casas Y Channell
Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V N Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper N Crawford

N Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson N Dobbs Y Dollar N Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd
Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier N Fullerton N Gardner N Geisinger N Golick Y Gordon N Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner E Harbin N Harden, B N Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett E Hatfield Y Heard

Y Hill N Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne N Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby N Hudson N Hugley Y Jackson N Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson E Johnson N Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan N Kaiser N Kendrick N Kidd Y Knight N Lane N Lindsey Y Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning E Marin N Martin Y Maxwell

N McKillip Meadows
Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J N Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix N Oliver N O'Neal Y Pak N Parent N Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake N Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell N Ramsey Y Randall N Reece Y Rice N Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders N Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Sims, B N Sims, C
Smith, E N Smith, K N Smith, L N Smith, R N Smith, T N Smyre
Spencer Y Stephens, M
Stephens, R N Stephenson N Talton Y Tankersley N Taylor, D N Taylor, R N Taylor, T Y Teasley N Thomas N Tinubu Y Walker N Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson N Wilkinson E Willard Y Williams, A N Williams, E Y Williams, R N Williamson N Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 98, nays 69.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute, as amended.

Representatives Spencer of the 180th and Stephens of the 164th 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.

House of Representatives 401 Paul D. Coverdell Legislative Office Building
Atlanta, Georgia 30334

February 24, ad 2011

Dear Mr. Clerk,

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Article III, Section I, Paragraph I, of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, provides that "The legislative power of the state shall be vested in a General Assembly which shall consist of a Senate and a House of Representatives." Further, Article I, Section II, Paragraph V, provides that "Legislative acts in violation of this Constitution or the Constitution of the United States are void, and the judiciary shall so declare them." This version of HB 179 unconstitutionally delegates that legislative power to the executive branch. As such, I was unable to vote in favor of it.
Respectfully,
/s/ Bobby Franklin
Representative Thomas of the 100th gave notice that at the proper time he would move that the House reconsider its action in giving the requisite constitutional majority to HB 179.
By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the House, having been previously postponed, was again postponed until the next legislative day:
HB 91. By Representatives Bearden of the 68th, Ramsey of the 72nd, Powell of the 171st and Cooke of the 18th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 17 and Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the procedure for sentencing and imposition of punishment and the issuance, expiration, and renewal of drivers' licenses, respectively, so as to provide that any person convicted of a felony offense shall have such conviction demarcated on his or her driver's license for the length of his or her sentence; to provide for procedure; to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to cancellation, suspension, and revocation of licenses, so as to provide for license suspension under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Representative Benton of the 31st moved that the following Bill of the House be withdrawn from the Rules Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Rules:
HB 126. By Representatives Benton of the 31st, Dutton of the 166th, Cooke of the 18th, Harden of the 28th, Allison of the 8th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to holidays and observances, so as to

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designate the nineteenth day of April in each year as "Patriots Day" in Georgia; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The motion prevailed.
The following Resolution of the House was read and referred to the Committee on Rules:
HR 409. By Representatives Drenner of the 86th, Braddock of the 19th, Sims of the 119th, Tinubu of the 60th, Carter of the 175th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending the extraordinary contributions of women entrepreneurs, recognizing March 15, 2011, as Women Entrepreneurs Day at the state capitol, and inviting Ms. Felicia Joy of Ms. CEO. Inc., to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 410. By Representatives Byrd of the 20th, Hill of the 21st and Jerguson of the 22nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jenny Beth Martin, outstanding Georgia citizen; and for other purposes.
HR 411. By Representatives Parent of the 81st, Jacobs of the 80th, Taylor of the 79th, Holcomb of the 82nd and Mosby of the 90th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating Chamblee Middle School on winning the 2011 PAGE Academic Bowl for Middle Grades State Finals; and for other purposes.
HR 412. By Representatives Benton of the 31st and McCall of the 30th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the history of Benton Elementary/High School; and for other purposes.
HR 413. By Representatives Gardner of the 57th, Kaiser of the 59th, Crawford of the 16th, Morgan of the 39th, Ashe of the 56th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending the American Red Cross and proclaiming March, 2011, American Red Cross Month in Georgia; and for other purposes.

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HR 414. By Representative Jones of the 44th:
A RESOLUTION acknowledging the contributions of senior Georgians and recognizing the week of February 21, 2011, as Senior Week at the Capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 415. By Representative Stephens of the 164th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Thomas David Petite; and for other purposes.
HR 416. By Representatives Dudgeon of the 24th and Coleman of the 97th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Nicholas Royal; and for other purposes.
HR 417. By Representative Wilkinson of the 52nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the Building Owners and Managers Association-Atlanta and declaring February 28, 2011, as BOMA Day at the Capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 418. By Representatives Scott of the 76th, Jordan of the 77th, Neal of the 75th, Abdul-Salaam of the 74th and Tinubu of the 60th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Andr Landers on the occasion of his 10th pastoral anniversary; and for other purposes.
Representative Coleman of the 97th District, Chairman of the Committee on Education, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Education has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
HB 186 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Coleman of the 97th
Chairman

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Representative Hamilton of the 23rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Governmental Affairs, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Governmental Affairs has had under consideration the following Resolution of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:

HR 153 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Hamilton of the 23rd
Chairman

Representative Smith of the 131st District, Chairman of the Committee on Insurance, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Insurance has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 47 HB 156 HB 189 HB 347

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass

HB 66 HB 167 HB 248

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Smith of the 131st
Chairman

Representative Jacobs of the 80th District, Vice-Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Judiciary has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:

HB 198 Do Pass, by Substitute

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Respectfully submitted, /s/ Jacobs of the 80th
Vice-Chairman
Representative Channell of the 116th District, Chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Ways and Means has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
HB 48 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Channell of the 116th
Chairman
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Ewing, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bill of the House:
HB 77. By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, Jones of the 46th, O`Neal of the 146th, England of the 108th, Collins of the 27th and others:
A BILL to amend an Act providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2010, and ending June 30, 2011, known as the "General Appropriations Act," approved June 4, 2010, as House Bill 948, Act. No. 684 (Ga. L. 2010, Vol. I, Book II).
The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following resolution of the House:
HR 385. By Representative O`Neal of the 146th:
A RESOLUTION relative to adjournment; and for other purposes.

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Representative O'Neal of the 146th moved that the House stand in recess until 6:00 o'clock, P.M., at which time the House will stand adjourned until 1:00 o'clock, P.M. Monday, February 28, 2011.
The Speaker announced the House in recess until 6:00 o'clock, P.M., at which time the House will stand adjourned, pursuant to the adjournment Resolution previously adopted by the House and Senate, until 1:00 o'clock, P.M. Monday, February 28, 2011.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Monday, February 28, 2011

Twentieth Legislative Day

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 1:00 o'clock, P.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.

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

Abdul-Salaam Allison Amerson Anderson Ashe Atwood Austin Baker Battles Bearden Beasley-Teague Benton Black Braddock Brockway Brooks Bruce Buckner Burns Byrd Carter Casas Channell Cheokas Clark, V Coleman Cooke Coomer Cooper Davis Dempsey

E Dickerson Dickey Dickson Dobbs
E Dollar Drenner Dudgeon Dutton Ehrhart England Epps, J Evans Franklin Frazier Fullerton Gardner Geisinger Golick Gordon Greene Hamilton Hanner
E Harbin Harden, B
E Harden, M Harrell Hatchett Hatfield Heard Hembree Henson

Hill Holcomb Holmes Holt Horne Houston E Howard Huckaby Jackson Jacobs James Jasperse Jerguson Johnson Jones, J Jones, S Jordan Kendrick Kidd Knight Lane Lindsey Lucas Maddox, B Maddox, G Manning Marin Martin E Maxwell McBrayer

McCall McKillip Meadows Mills Morgan Murphy Neal, J Neal, Y Nimmer Nix Oliver O'Neal Pak E Parent Parrish Parsons Peake Powell, J Pruett Purcell Ramsey Randall Rice Riley Roberts Rogers Rynders Scott, S Setzler Shaw

Sheldon Sims, B E Sims, C Smith, E Smith, K Smith, L Smith, R Smith, T Spencer Stephens, M Stephens, R Talton Tankersley Taylor, D Taylor, T Teasley Tinubu Walker Watson Welch Weldon Wilkerson Wilkinson Willard Williams, A Williams, E Williams, R Williamson Yates Ralston, Speaker

The following members were off the floor of the House when the roll was called:

Representatives Abrams of the 84th, Bell of the 58th, Bryant of the 160th, Clark of the 98th, Crawford of the 16th, Dawkins-Haigler of the 93rd, Dukes of the 150th, Epps of the 128th, Fludd of the 66th, Hudson of the 124th, Hugley of the 133rd, Kaiser of the 59th, Mayo of the 91st, Morris of the 155th, Mosby of the 90th, Powell of the 29th, Reece of

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the 11th, Scott of the 2nd, Smyre of the 132nd, Stephenson of the 92nd, and Taylor of the 55th.
They wished to be recorded as present.
Due to a mechanical malfunction, Representatives Long of the 61st and Mitchell of the 88th were not recorded on the attendance roll call. They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Reverend Joey Thompson, Clayton Baptist Church, Clayton, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Davis of the 109th, Chairman of the Committee on Information and Audits, reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day had been read and found to be correct.
By unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.
3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.
4. Reports of Standing Committees.
5. Third reading and passage of Local uncontested Bills.
6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 357. By Representatives Smith of the 129th, Bearden of the 68th, Powell of the 171st and Rice of the 51st:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to add certain persons to those authorized to receive motor vehicle registration records; to add certain persons to the list of persons authorized to receive motor vehicle certificate of title records; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.
HB 358. By Representatives Frazier of the 123rd, Jackson of the 142nd and Burns of the 157th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act creating the board of commissioners of Burke County," approved August 21, 1911 (Ga. L. 1911, p. 390), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 14, 1983 (Ga. L. 1983, p. 3804), so as to provide for staggered terms for the members of such board of commissioners; to provide for submission for preclearance under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 359. By Representative Stephens of the 164th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from state sales and use tax, so as to provide for an exemption from state sales and use tax only with respect to certain sales to qualified job training organizations; to provide for a definition; to provide for conditions and limitations; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 360. By Representative Taylor of the 79th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 46-7-12.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to indemnity and hold harmless provisions in motor carrier transportation contracts, so as to remove certain intentional acts; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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HB 361. By Representatives Gardner of the 57th, Stephens of the 164th, Ashe of the 56th and Oliver of the 83rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prescription drugs, so as to provide for legislative intent; to provide that every retail pharmacist shall include the normal retail price or the wholesale acquisition price of an outpatient prescription drug on the receipt for that prescription drug; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
HB 362. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th and Mills of the 25th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sales and use tax, reporting of sales, and deductibility of bad debts, so as to change provisions relating to deduction of bad debts by persons reporting on an accrual basis; to authorize refunds as well as deductions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 363. By Representative Dollar of the 45th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 27 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding the lottery, so as to require the net proceeds of the Georgia Lottery Corporation to equal at least 35 percent of the lottery proceeds each fiscal year; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
HB 364. By Representative Fludd of the 66th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Peachtree City to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 48-13-51 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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HB 365. By Representatives Harbin of the 118th, Rogers of the 26th, Davis of the 109th, Brockway of the 101st and Heard of the 114th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance generally, so as to provide that certain membership subscription agreements for prepaid air ambulance service shall not constitute a contract of insurance; to provide that certain actions relating to such agreements shall not constitute the writing of insurance; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.
HB 366. By Representatives Parsons of the 42nd, Peake of the 137th, Hembree of the 67th and Martin of the 47th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use taxes, so as to provide for a partial exemption with respect to the sale or use of natural or artificial gas used directly or indirectly in the manufacture or processing, in a manufacturing plant located in this state, of tangible personal property primarily for resale; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 368. By Representatives McCall of the 30th, Powell of the 29th, Roberts of the 154th, Burns of the 157th, England of the 108th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for agricultural water supply protection; to provide a short title; to provide for legislative purposes; to amend Chapter 5 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to water resources, so as to regulate interbasin transfers of water; to change certain provisions relating to permits for withdrawal, diversion, or impoundment of surface waters generally and for farm uses, coordination with water plans, restrictions, and monitoring, recording, and reporting water withdrawals; to change certain provisions relating to a policy statement for comprehensive state-wide water management planning, guiding principles, and requirements of plans; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources & Environment.

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HB 369. By Representatives Austin of the 10th, Jacobs of the 80th, Sims of the 169th and Braddock of the 19th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 20 and 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating, respectively, to education and revenue and taxation, so as to revise provisions relating to student scholarship organizations; to revise definitions; to revise requirements on student scholarship organizations; to provide for penalties; to revise and change certain provisions regarding the qualified education income tax credit; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 370. By Representative Maxwell of the 17th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 56 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to risk-based capital levels, so as to require a trend test for property and casualty companies; to revise the definition of a company action level event; to change the definition of negative trend; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.
HB 371. By Representatives Maxwell of the 17th, Benton of the 31st and Meadows of the 5th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-24-3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurable interest in personal insurance, so as to provide that neither the state nor any political subdivision of the state shall have an insurable interest on the lives of public officers or employees; to provide that such entities shall not expend funds for life insurance on public officers or employees; to provide an exception; to provide an effective date, to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.
HB 372. By Representatives Allison of the 8th, Powell of the 171st, Maddox of the 127th, Welch of the 110th and Pak of the 102nd:
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bonds generally, furnishing of receipt to person posting bond, recordation of receipt of bond on docket, and disposal of unclaimed bonds, so as to provide for the release of unclaimed bonds one year after surety is released; to provide for notice to the officer in possession of the cash bond; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 373. By Representatives Pak of the 102nd, Neal of the 1st, Willard of the 49th, Abrams of the 84th, Teasley of the 38th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-11-63 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to designated felony acts, so as to clarify provisions relating to modifying an order for restrictive custody for designated felony acts under certain circumstances; to provide for procedure; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 374. By Representatives Mitchell of the 88th, Williams of the 4th, Dickson of the 6th, Jerguson of the 22nd, Fludd of the 66th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 10 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to cosmetologists, so as to change certain provisions relating to examinations and applications for certificates of registration; to provide for a credential's evaluation for an educational program to be submitted to the State Board of Cosmetology under certain circumstances; to change certain provisions relating to continuing education requirements; to change certain provisions relating to maintenance of student records; to change certain provisions relating to regulation and permits for schools, teachers, and instructors; to change certain provisions related to registration and examination of apprentices; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries.
HB 375. By Representative Morris of the 155th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners approved February 27, 1953 (Ga. L. 1953, p. 2729), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 12, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 4115), so as to provide for staggering of terms of office for

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commission districts; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 376. By Representatives Cheokas of the 134th, Bearden of the 68th, Powell of the 171st, Ramsey of the 72nd, Talton of the 145th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-16-40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the honorary office of sheriff emeritus created and qualifications, certificate, and effect, so as to modify the qualifications for the honorary office of sheriff emeritus; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Rules.
HB 377. By Representatives Smith of the 129th, Smith of the 168th, Pruett of the 144th, Smith of the 131st, Abrams of the 84th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 48 and 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating, respectively, to revenue and taxation and local government, so as to provide for the funding of tourism attraction projects; to provide for a short title; to provide for a tourism project sales and use tax; to provide for the levy, collection, and expenditure thereof; to provide for refunds of state and local sales and use tax and the use of the proceeds thereof; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for powers, duties, and authority of the commissioner of community affairs, the Department of Community Affairs, the state revenue commissioner, and the Department of Revenue; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 378. By Representatives Jerguson of the 22nd, Allison of the 8th, Harden of the 28th and Dutton of the 166th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to health, so as to create the Hemophilia Advisory Board; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for duties, reporting, membership, and the selection of officers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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HB 379. By Representative Stephens of the 164th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use tax, so as to provide for an exemption from state sales and use tax only for a limited period of time regarding the sale or use of tangible personal property to certain nonprofit health centers; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 380. By Representative Jacobs of the 80th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, so as to extensively revise the requirements for continuing care providers and facilities; to revise definitions; to provide for enforcement powers of the Commissioner of Insurance; to revise provisions relating to annual disclosure statements; to revise requirements for continuing care agreements; to provide extensive requirements for disclosure statements; to provide for specific financial requirements; to provide for supervision, rehabilitation, and liquidation of a continuing care provider facility; to revise provisions relating to penalties for violations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.
HB 381. By Representative Lindsey of the 54th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, so as to provide for an additional moratorium period during which valuation increases of property shall be limited; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for the authority for this Act; to provide for procedures, conditions, limitations, and exclusions; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to provide for automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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HB 382. By Representatives Lindsey of the 54th and Abrams of the 84th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-13-51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to county and municipal levies on public accommodations charges for promotion of tourism, conventions, and trade shows and other purposes, so as to authorize any municipality which currently has in effect a 7 percent levy under certain provisions of that Code section to impose an additional levy under certain conditions; to provide for the manner of imposition and certain requirements as to expenditure of proceeds; to require approval of the levy by local Act of the General Assembly; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 383. By Representative Sims of the 169th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to imposition, rate, collection, and assessment of sales and use tax, so as to change the manner and method of imposing and collecting such taxes on certain manufactured single-family structures; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for definitions; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 384. By Representatives Collins of the 27th, Carter of the 175th, Stephens of the 164th and Huckaby of the 113th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 36-62-5.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to provisions for joint authorities as development authorities for local government, so as to modify the amount of job tax credit that may be received; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to imposition, rate, and computation, and exemptions for income taxes, so as to provide for a comprehensive revision of investment tax credits for manufacturing, telecommunications, and recycling manufacturing facilities; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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HB 385. By Representatives Channell of the 116th, O`Neal of the 146th, Jones of the 46th and Peake of the 137th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 48, 2, 28, 33, 36, 46, and 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating respectively, to revenue and taxation, agriculture, the General Assembly, insurance, local government, public utilities, and state government, so as to provide for comprehensive revision of the revenue structure of the State of Georgia; to implement the recommendations of the 2010 Special Council on Tax Reform and Fairness for Georgians as provided for and required by Chapter 12 of the Title 28 of the O.C.G.A.; to repeal Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 28, relating to fiscal bills generally; to amend certain titles of the O.C.G.A. so as to correct certain cross-references and make conforming changes; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Joint Committee on Georgia Revenue Structure.
HB 386. By Representatives Channell of the 116th, O`Neal of the 146th, Jones of the 46th and Peake of the 137th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 48, 2, 28, 33, 36, 46, and 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating respectively, to revenue and taxation, agriculture, the General Assembly, insurance, local government, public utilities, and state government, so as to provide for comprehensive revision of the revenue structure of the State of Georgia; to implement the recommendations of the 2010 Special Council on Tax Reform and Fairness for Georgians as provided for and required by Chapter 12 of the Title 28 of the O.C.G.A.; to repeal Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 28, relating to fiscal bills generally; to amend certain titles of the O.C.G.A. so as to correct certain cross-references and make conforming changes; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Joint Committee on Georgia Revenue Structure.
HB 387. By Representatives Channell of the 116th, O`Neal of the 146th, Jones of the 46th and Peake of the 137th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 48, 2, 28, 33, 36, 46, and 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating respectively, to revenue and taxation, agriculture, the General Assembly, insurance, local government, public utilities, and state government, so as to provide for comprehensive revision of the revenue structure of the State of Georgia; to implement the recommendations of the 2010 Special Council on Tax Reform and Fairness for Georgians as provided

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for and required by Chapter 12 of the Title 28 of the O.C.G.A.; to repeal Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 28, relating to fiscal bills generally; to amend certain titles of the O.C.G.A. so as to correct certain cross-references and make conforming changes; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Joint Committee on Georgia Revenue Structure.
HB 388. By Representatives Channell of the 116th, O`Neal of the 146th, Jones of the 46th and Peake of the 137th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 48, 2, 28, 33, 36, 46, and 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating respectively, to revenue and taxation, agriculture, the General Assembly, insurance, local government, public utilities, and state government, so as to provide for comprehensive revision of the revenue structure of the State of Georgia; to implement the recommendations of the 2010 Special Council on Tax Reform and Fairness for Georgians as provided for and required by Chapter 12 of the Title 28 of the O.C.G.A.; to repeal Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 28, relating to fiscal bills generally; to amend certain titles of the O.C.G.A. so as to correct certain cross-references and make conforming changes; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Joint Committee on Georgia Revenue Structure.
HB 389. By Representative Knight of the 126th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-2-35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to taxpayer refunds, so as to change certain provisions regarding interest; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 390. By Representatives Coomer of the 14th, Golick of the 34th, Jacobs of the 80th, Pak of the 102nd and Holcomb of the 82nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to appeal or certiorari by the state in criminal cases, so as to authorize the state to have the right of direct appeal rather than seeking a certificate for immediate review when a defendant's motion for new trial or extraordinary motion of new trial is granted; to

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provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 391. By Representative Holmes of the 125th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act repealing an Act incorporating the City of Monticello and granting a new charter to the City of Monticello, approved March 10, 1959 (Ga. L. 1959, p. 2683), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 12, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 3779), so as to provide for municipal elections; to provide for terms for the mayor and council; to provide for staggering of such terms; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 392. By Representative Stephens of the 164th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act 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 revise and change the income tax credit with respect to qualified film, video, or digital productions; to provide an effective date; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HR 407. By Representatives Heckstall of the 62nd, Abrams of the 84th, Brooks of the 63rd, Tinubu of the 60th, Taylor of the 55th and others:
A RESOLUTION urging all major corporations doing business in Georgia, state agencies, county and municipal governments, school boards, and all Georgians to consider depositing money in African American owned financial institutions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Banks & Banking.
HR 408. By Representatives Howard of the 121st, Murphy of the 120th, Frazier of the 123rd, Sims of the 119th, Stephenson of the 92nd and others:
A RESOLUTION celebrating the life of Mrs. Rosa Tarver Beard and dedicating a bridge in her memory; and for other purposes.
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HR 419. By Representatives Harbin of the 118th, Cheokas of the 134th, England of the 108th, Roberts of the 154th, McCall of the 30th and others:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that an amount equal to the state sales and use tax collected on sales of motor fuels for the purpose of propelling motor vehicles on the public roads of this state not otherwise exempted by general law shall be appropriated for all activities incident to providing and maintaining an adequate system of regional public-use airports in this state; to authorize the General Assembly to appropriate and direct the use of such funds by general law; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HR 420. By Representatives Channell of the 116th, O`Neal of the 146th, Jones of the 46th and Peake of the 137th:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by general law for the direct allocation to counties, municipalities, and school systems of a portion of the proceeds of a state-wide tax on communications services rather than the deposit of such portion in the general fund of the state treasury and that such general law may preempt the field of taxation of communications services and prohibit any local taxes, fees, or charges thereon or the enforcement of ordinances or agreements requiring payment of such local taxes, fees, assessments, or other charges on communications services; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Joint Committee on Georgia Revenue Structure.
HR 421. By Representatives Channell of the 116th, O`Neal of the 146th, Jones of the 46th and Peake of the 137th:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Economic Development Trust Fund to provide tax credits for job creation and capital investment by qualifying businesses; to provide that such funds shall not be subject to lapse and certain other restrictions; to provide for related matters; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Special Joint Committee on Georgia Revenue Structure.
HR 422. By Representatives Channell of the 116th, O`Neal of the 146th, Jones of the 46th and Peake of the 137th:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to require the enactment of general law fiscal impact standards and to require that any general bill or resolution that enacts or amends a tax exemption or tax credit complies with such fiscal impact standards unless two-thirds of the members of the General Assembly vote in a roll-call vote to waive such requirement for such bill or resolution; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Joint Committee on Georgia Revenue Structure.
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 401. By Representatives Hatfield of the 177th, Jerguson of the 22nd, Harden of the 28th, Allison of the 8th, Davis of the 109th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections, so as to enact the "Presidential Eligibility Assurance Act"; to state legislative intent; to define terms; to provide that no person shall be eligible for placement on any ballot as a candidate for President or Vice President unless the Secretary of State shall have received and approved adequate evidence of such person's eligibility for election to such office; to provide what constitutes adequate evidence of eligibility and provide for the time and manner of presentation of such evidence; to provide for review by the Secretary of State; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 402. By Representatives Hatfield of the 177th, Lindsey of the 54th, Benfield of the 85th, Murphy of the 120th, Neal of the 1st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Georgia Crime Information Center, so as to change provisions relating to disclosure and dissemination of criminal records to private persons and businesses; to change provisions relating to

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inspection, purging, modifying, or supplementing of criminal records; to provide for a definition; to amend Code Section 5-6-34 of the O.C.G.A., relating to judgments and rulings deemed directly appealable, so as to provide for a cross-reference; to amend Code Section 15-11-83 of the O.C.G.A., relating to when a child may be fingerprinted or photographed and confidentiality of information, so as to correct a cross-reference; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 403. By Representative Stephens of the 164th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-40.30 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income tax credits for certain qualified investments for a limited period of time, so as to revise certain provisions related to qualified businesses and limitations related to income tax credits; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 404. By Representative Martin of the 47th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-40.16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income tax credits for lowemission vehicles, so as to change the definition of low-emission vehicle for purposes of qualifying for such credit; to provide an effective date; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 405. By Representatives Martin of the 47th, Lindsey of the 54th, Abrams of the 84th, Houston of the 170th, Dickson of the 6th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health care facilities, so as to provide for the regulation and licensing of assisted living communities; to provide for procedures and criteria; to provide for requirements for medication aides; to revise provisions relating to personal care homes; to amend various provisions of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, so as to provide changes for purposes of consistency and conformity; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.

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HB 406. By Representatives Hugley of the 133rd, Abrams of the 84th, Thomas of the 100th, Smyre of the 132nd, Buckner of the 130th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income tax returns and information, so as to authorize taxpayers to make certain contributions through the income tax payment and refund process to "Georgia's Pre-K Program"; to provide for an effective date and for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 407. By Representatives Teasley of the 38th, Setzler of the 35th, Golick of the 34th, Evans of the 40th, Morgan of the 39th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-5-24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the payment of taxes to county in which returns are made and penalty on delinquent tax payments in each county of this state having a population of not less than 590,000 nor more than 660,000, so as to update the population bracket so that it remains applicable to such counties under the 2010 census; to specify the counties in which certain special provisions apply to the payment of certain taxes; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

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

HB 337 HB 339 HB 341 HB 343 HB 345 HB 348 HB 350 HB 352 HB 354 HB 356 HR 383 SB 31 SR 114

HB 338 HB 340 HB 342 HB 344 HB 346 HB 349 HB 351 HB 353 HB 355 HB 367 HR 384 SB 36

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Representative Sims of the 169th District, Chairman of the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - 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 98 HB 330 SB 16

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass Do Pass

HB 313 Do Pass HB 335 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Sims of the 169th
Chairman

Representative Golick of the 34th District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 87 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 237 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Golick of the 34th
Chairman

The following Resolutions of the House, referred to the House Rules Subcommittee on Invites, were reported by the Committee on Rules with the following recommendations:

HR 258 Do Pass HR 386 Do Pass

HR 345 Do Pass HR 389 Do Pass

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The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2011

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 20th Legislative Day as enumerated below:

DEBATE CALENDAR

Open Rule

None

Modified Open Rule

HB 64 HB 93 HB 116

Attorney fees; validity and enforcement; change provisions (Substitute)(Judy-Jacobs-80th) Code enforcement boards; code enforcement officers; change definition (Substitute)(Judy-Taylor-79th) Public Service Commission; procedure for stocks or other debt; provide certain exemption (EU&T-Parsons-42nd)

Modified Structured Rule

HB 24 HB 162 HB 227 HB 238

Evidence; revise, supersede, and modernize provisions; provide definitions (Substitute)(Judy-Willard-49th) Sexual offender registry; photograph minor without parent permission; prohibit (JudyNC-Purcell-159th) Student health; school personnel administer auto-injectable epinephrine; authorize (Substitute)(H&HS-Clark-98th) Legal defense for indigents; powers and duties of council; change provisions (Substitute)(JudyNC-Golick-34th)

Structured Rule

None

Bills and Resolutions on this calendar may be called in any order the Speaker desires.

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Respectfully submitted, /s/ Meadows of the 5th
Chairman
By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the House was postponed until tomorrow:
HB 335. By Representative Parent of the 81st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reincorporating the City of Doraville in the County of DeKalb, approved October 13, 1971 (Ga. L. 1971, Ex. Sess., p. 2154), as amended, so as to change certain provisions relating to tax levies; to change certain provisions relating to elections; to change certain provisions relating to notice of candidacy; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the House and Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 313. By Representatives Dickson of the 6th and Meadows of the 5th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act providing a new charter for the City of Chatsworth, approved August 20, 1923 (Ga. L. 1923, p. 529), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 4, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 2865), so as to provide for the annexation of certain territory into the boundaries of the city; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 330. By Representatives Parent of the 81st and Holcomb of the 82nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Doraville to exercise all redevelopment and other powers under Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VII(b) of the Constitution and Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the "Redevelopment Powers Law," as amended; to provide for a referendum; to provide effective dates; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; 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.

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SB 16. By Senator Golden of the 8th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend and supersede the laws pertaining to the governing authority of Lowndes County; to provide for a Board of Commissioners of Lowndes County; to provide for the powers and composition of the board of commissioners; to provide for election districts, qualifications, terms of office, and filling of vacancies of commissioners; to provide for meetings and quorum; to provide for the responsibilities of the chairperson; to provide for a vice chairperson and the vice chairperson's responsibilities; to provide for submission pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for severability and effective dates; to provide for the repeal of existing enabling legislation; 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.

By unanimous consent, the following roll call vote was made applicable to the previously read Bills.

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

Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey E Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs E Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon E Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England
Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd
Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene

Y Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston E Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan
Morris Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak E Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B E Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T
Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon

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Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer
Cooper Crawford

Y Hamilton Y Hanner E Harbin Y Harden, B E Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Y Lindsey Y Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders Y Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R
Williamson Yates Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bills, the ayes were 160, nays 0.

The Bills, having received the requisite constitutional majority, were passed.

HB 98. By Representatives Peake of the 137th, Epps of the 140th, Holmes of the 125th and Dickey of the 136th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the unified government of Macon-Bibb, Georgia; to provide for boundaries and service districts; to provide for a board of commissioners and the elections, terms, salaries, organization, and vacancies relative to board members; to provide for a legislative process; to provide for ethics; to provide for a mayor and the terms, elections, and salary relative to the office of mayor; to provide for governmental administration; to provide for a judiciary; to provide for elections and election districts; to provide for revenue and finance; to provide for taxation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To provide for the unified government of Macon-Bibb, Georgia; to provide for boundaries and service districts; to provide for a board of commissioners and the elections, terms, salaries, organization, and vacancies relative to board members; to provide for a legislative process; to provide for ethics; to provide for a mayor and the terms, elections, and salary relative to the office of mayor; to provide for governmental administration; to provide for a judiciary; to provide for elections and election districts; to provide for revenue and finance; to provide for taxation; to provide for a homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation; to provide for procurement and distribution of property; to provide for the application of laws; to provide for a limitation on claims; to provide for a retirement system; to provide for powers; to provide for transition; to provide for the dissolution of existing governments; to provide for a referendum; to

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provide for a conditional effective date and automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
ARTICLE I UNIFICATION, CREATION, BOUNDARIES, STATUS, AND
POWERS OF UNIFIED GOVERNMENT SECTION 1-101.
Unification of county and city; creation of unified government.
(a) The governmental and corporate powers, duties, and functions now vested in the governing authority of the City of Macon, a municipal corporation created by an Act of the General Assembly of Georgia, approved March 23, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 3776), as amended, are hereby unified with the governmental and corporate powers, duties, and functions of Bibb County. This unification shall result in the creation and establishment of a single county-wide government with powers and jurisdiction throughout the territorial limits of Bibb County, which single government shall supersede and replace the governments of the City of Macon and Bibb County. Said county-wide government shall be a new political entity, a body politic and corporate, and a political subdivision of the state, to be known as "Macon-Bibb, Georgia," having all the governmental and corporate powers, duties, and functions heretofore held by and vested in the City of Macon and Bibb County, and also the powers, duties, and functions provided in this charter. If Payne City does not become a part of the unified government as provided in Section 9-113 of this charter, such unified government shall not include the municipal corporation of Payne City, Georgia, which shall retain its charter and maintain the same legal relationship with the unified government as it had with Bibb County prior to the effective date of this charter, except as otherwise provided in this charter. The unified government shall be a public corporation; shall have perpetual existence; shall adopt a common seal; shall, without the necessity or formality of a deed, bill of sale, or other instrument of transfer, own, possess, and hold all the properties of whatsoever kind or nature, assets, contracts, franchises, things, rights, privileges, immunities, and real and personal property theretofore owned, possessed, enjoyed, or held by the City of Macon or Bibb County; and by the name of Macon-Bibb, Georgia, shall be capable of suing and being sued when authorized by this charter and by the Constitution and laws of the State of Georgia. From and after the effective date of this charter, the political subdivision known as Bibb County, Georgia; the municipal corporation known as the City of Macon, Georgia; and, if applicable, the municipality known as Payne City, Georgia, shall be unified into the said new political entity created in this charter. (b) Macon-Bibb, Georgia shall encourage the meaningful involvement in its operations of all citizens of Macon-Bibb. No individual shall be denied any opportunity on the basis of race, gender, religion, age, disability, or national origin.

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(c) The unification of the governments of the City of Macon, Payne City, and Bibb County is authorized pursuant to the provisions of Article IX, Section III, Paragraph II(a) of the Constitution of Georgia of 1983, as amended.
SECTION 1-102. Boundaries.
Macon-Bibb, Georgia, shall embrace the total area included within the existing territorial limits of Bibb County as such limits are fixed and established on the effective date of this charter; provided, however, that if Payne City does not become a part of the unified government as provided in Section 9-113 of this charter, those areas within the boundaries of Payne City shall be excluded. However, such limits may be altered and changed from time to time as provided by the Constitution and laws of the State of Georgia pertaining to counties. That portion of the City of Macon which lies in Jones County shall not be included in the area of Macon-Bibb, Georgia, but will remain a part of Jones County.
SECTION 1-103. Status as municipal corporation and county.
Macon-Bibb, Georgia, shall be deemed to be both a municipal corporation and a county throughout the total territory of said government. It is the express intention of this section to declare as a city and as a part of the unified government all of the area of Bibb County; provided, however, that if Payne City does not become a part of the unified government as provided in Section 9-113 of this charter, those areas within the boundaries of Payne City shall be excluded.
SECTION 1-104. Powers.
(a) Macon-Bibb, Georgia, shall have all powers of self-government authorized by the Constitution and not otherwise prohibited by the laws of Georgia. (b) In addition to the foregoing, the unified government shall have and be vested with, to the same extent as if herein repeated, all rights, powers, duties, privileges, and authority that the mayor and Council of the City of Macon or the Commission of Bibb County, or both, have under the Constitution and general and local laws of the State of Georgia at the time of adoption of this charter, except as herein expressly modified. This authority shall include, but shall not be limited to, the authority to adopt home rule ordinances and resolutions as provided in Article IX, Section II of the Constitution of the State of Georgia. (c) In addition to the foregoing, the unified government shall have all rights, powers, duties, privileges, and authority herein conferred or herein enlarged, and such other rights, powers, duties, privileges, and authority as may be necessary and proper for

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carrying the same into execution, and also all rights, powers, duties, privileges, and authority, whether express or implied, that may be now vested in or hereafter granted to counties or municipal corporations, or both, by the Constitution and laws of the State of Georgia, including the powers vested in the unified government by this charter. (d) The unified government, in addition to the rights, duties, powers, privileges, and authority expressly conferred upon it by this charter, shall have the right, duty, power, privilege, and authority to exercise and enjoy all other powers, duties, functions, rights, privileges, and immunities necessary and proper to promote or protect the safety, health, peace, security, and general welfare of said government and its inhabitants and to exercise all implied powers necessary to carry into execution all powers granted in this charter as fully and completely as if such powers were fully enumerated herein and to do and perform all of the acts pertaining to its property, affairs, and local government which are necessary or proper in the legitimate exercise of its corporate powers and governmental duties and functions. (e) No enumeration of any right, power, privilege, or authority hereinafter made shall be construed as limiting or abolishing any right, power, privilege, or authority provided in this section. (f) In addition to and supplementary to all other powers which it may possess, and by way of illustration and not of limitation, the unified government shall have the powers specifically enumerated in Section 8-114 of this charter.
SECTION 1-105. Taxing districts.
(a) The unified government shall divide the county into two or more taxing districts (herein called "services districts"); provided, however, that at least one of such districts shall be known as the general services district. The general services district shall embrace the total geographic area of Bibb County. If Payne City does not become a part of the unified government as provided in Section 9-113 of this charter, such general services shall include the area of Payne City wherein all services provided in the general services area of Macon-Bibb shall be made available to the citizens of Payne City at the same rate such services are provided all citizens of the general services area pursuant to a contract executed between the governments of Payne City and Macon-Bibb for the amount of $1.00 for a period not to exceed 50 years, as provided in Article IX, Section III, Paragraph I of the Constitution of the State of Georgia. In addition, the board of commissioners shall establish at least one or more urban services districts which shall embrace such territory or territories for which provision is made by the board for additional or higher levels of services than are provided uniformly throughout the territory of the unified government. (b) Taxes shall be assessed, levied, and collected in accordance with the kind, character, type, degree, and level of services provided by the government within said service districts, and the rate and manner of taxation may vary in any one district from that in another or other districts.

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(c) The unified government may also establish special services districts which shall embrace such territory or territories for which provision is made by the board for additional or higher levels of services provided by the unified government. (d) In the establishment of the first urban services district or districts, the board shall hold two or more public hearings thereon at which all interested persons affected thereby shall have an opportunity to be heard. Notice of the time, place, and date of such hearings shall be published on the official Macon-Bibb web site at least once a week during the two weeks immediately preceding the date of hearing. (e) In the establishment of special services districts, the board shall hold two or more public hearings thereon at which all interested persons affected thereby shall have an opportunity to be heard. Notice of the time, place, and date of such hearings shall be published on the official Macon-Bibb website at least once a week during the two weeks immediately preceding the date of hearing. (f) The unified government is hereby empowered to exercise and provide within the general services district and within any urban and special services district established by this charter or by ordinance of the board those powers, functions, and services which have theretofore been exercised and provided by Bibb County or the City of Macon, or both; all powers, functions, and services authorized by this charter and any amendments thereto; and all powers, functions, and services which counties or municipal corporations, or both, are now or are hereafter authorized to exercise under the Constitution and laws of the State of Georgia. (g) The unified government shall perform within the general services district those governmental duties, functions, and services which are generally available and accessible to all residents and businesses throughout the total area of said government. (h) The unified government shall perform within its urban services districts those additional, more comprehensive and intensive, and higher levels of governmental duties, functions, and services which benefit primarily the residents of such urban services districts. (i) The unified government shall perform within its special services districts those additionally selected, more comprehensive, intensive, and higher levels of governmental duties, functions, and services which benefit primarily the residents of such special services districts. (j) Except as otherwise provided by this charter, urban and special services districts of the unified government shall be created, expanded, merged, consolidated, or reduced only by an ordinance duly adopted by the board under such general rules, procedures, regulations, requirements, and specifications as established by the board; provided, however, that no new urban or special service district shall be created or existing urban or special services district expanded, abolished, merged, consolidated, or reduced without providing an opportunity for interested persons to be heard by publishing a notice of at least two public hearings on the proposed expansion, consolidation, reduction, or creation of an urban or special services district on the official Macon-Bibb website at least once a week during the two weeks immediately preceding the date of each hearing. Such rules and regulations shall set forth the manner and method for the creation of new urban and

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special services districts; the expansion, consolidation, reduction, or merger of existing urban or special services districts; requirements for defining functions and policies for rendering services; changes in levels of services within existing services districts; the transfer of territory from one services district to another; requirements for defining boundaries of services districts; procedures for the expansion, reduction, or consolidation of existing services districts; and requirements for defining boundaries of services districts. (k) The unified government is empowered to create new services and eliminate existing services by the same procedures and methods stated above. (l) Citizens of any area in the county may request additional services by petitioning the unified government according to the rules, procedures, and guidelines established by the unified government. The unified government shall hold public hearings as outlined in the services district modification procedure stated above and shall consider all comments received prior to reaching a final decision.
SECTION 1-106. Construction.
The powers of the unified government shall be construed liberally in favor of the unified government. The specific mention or failure to mention particular powers in this charter shall not be construed as limiting in any way the general powers of the unified government as provided in this article. It is the intention hereof to grant to the unified government full power and right to exercise all governmental authority authorized by the Constitution and laws of Georgia which is necessary for the effective operation and conduct of the unified government within its territory and for the conduct of all of its affairs.
ARTICLE II LEGISLATIVE ARTICLE CHAPTER 1 - The Board of Commissioners
SECTION 2-101. Name and composition.
There is hereby created the Board of Commissioners of Macon-Bibb, Georgia (hereinafter "board"). Membership on the board is a part-time position. The board shall consist of nine members elected from districts as provided in Section 6-201 of this charter.
SECTION 2-102. Term of office; qualifications; disqualifications.
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qualified, except that a commissioner appointed to fill a vacancy shall serve only for the balance of the unexpired term as provided in Section 2-106 of this charter. Initially, five members will serve two-year terms and four members will serve four-year terms to provide for staggered terms. Thereafter, all members shall be elected for four-year terms. All terms of office following the initial terms shall commence at the first regular meeting in January next following the election. (b) No person shall be eligible for election or appointment to the board unless such person, on or before the date of election or appointment, shall have attained the age of 21 years, shall be a qualified voter of Macon-Bibb, Georgia, and shall have resided within the county for one year and within the territorial limits of the district from which elected on the date of qualifying for election. A member of the board shall continue to reside within the district from which elected during such member's term of office. (c) No member of the board, during that member's term of office, shall hold any other federal, state, or local government elective office. (d) Any commissioner who has been elected for three full consecutive four-year terms of office under the provisions of this charter shall not be eligible to be elected for the succeeding term.
SECTION 2-103. Salary and expenses.
(a) The salary of each commissioner shall be $10,000.00 per year, payable in equal monthly installments. (b) In addition to the salary, commissioners shall be reimbursed for all direct expenses incurred in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of the unified government. (c) The salary and expenses of members of the board may be changed by ordinance, subject to the following conditions:
(1) No action to increase the salary or expenses of commissioners shall be taken until notice of intent to take the action has been published in the official legal organ of Macon-Bibb at least once a week for three successive weeks immediately preceding the week during which the action is taken; (2) Any action to increase the salary of commissioners shall not become effective until the date of commencement of the terms of those commissioners elected at the next regular election following such action; and (3) No action to increase the salary of commissioners shall be taken during the period between the date when candidates for election to the board may first qualify as candidates and the date when members of the board take office following their election.
SECTION 2-104. Organization; oath; rules; quorum; meetings; records;
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(a) The board shall meet for organization and swearing-in purposes at their first regular meeting. At this meeting, the newly elected or reelected commissioners shall each take the following oath of office, to be administered by the judge of the probate court:
"I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will well and truly perform the duties of Commissioner of Macon-Bibb, Georgia, and that I will support and defend the charter thereof, as well as the Constitution and laws of the State of Georgia and of the United States of America, so help me God." (b) The board, by majority vote, shall adopt rules of procedure governing the transaction of its business consistent with the provisions of this charter, shall adopt by ordinance the time, date, and place for regular meetings, which will be held at least twice monthly, and shall provide for keeping minutes of its proceedings by the chief operating officer as provided in Section 4-102 of this charter. (c) At its first organization meeting, the board shall select the dates for when it will hold its regular twice-monthly meetings. (d) Six of the nine members of the board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. (e) Special meetings of the board may be called by the mayor or by any five commissioners upon no less than 24 hours' written notice to each member served personally or left at the usual place of business or residence of such member. Such notice of a special meeting may be waived in writing either before or after the meeting. Subject to subsection (d) of Code Section 50-14-1 of the O.C.G.A., special meetings may be held at any time without notice to all commissioners, upon attendance at such meeting by all members of the board, or by waiver of notice of those not in attendance. (f) All meetings of the board, except for those exceptions provided for in general law, shall be public, and any citizen shall have access to the minutes and records thereof at reasonable times. (g) At its first meeting in January of each year, a chairperson of the board shall be elected by and from the membership of the board of commissioners to serve for a term of one year. Such an election shall take place at the first regular meeting of the board each year and whenever necessary to fill a vacancy in the office. A commissioner elected to fill a vacancy shall only serve as such until an election for a new chairperson of the board is held the following year. (h) The chairperson of the board shall preside over meetings. In the event that the mayor is temporarily absent or otherwise unable to perform the duties of office, the chairperson of the board shall discharge the duties of mayor until either the return of the mayor or the election of a new mayor. While serving as the mayor, the chairperson of the board shall have the same powers as a mayor and not those of a commissioner.
SECTION 2-105. Powers.
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be vested exclusively in and exercised by the board in accordance with the provisions of this charter. (b) In addition to its legislative powers, the board shall specifically have the power to:
(1) Approve, reject, or amend the budget by majority vote; (2) Approve or reject recommendations concerning the appointments of the chief operating officer, attorney, and fire chief, and enter into employment agreements with each of these officers; (3) Appoint and remove from office the auditor by majority vote of the entire board; and (4) Override the mayor's veto with the affirmative vote of five commissioners. (c) In the exercise of its powers, the board shall adopt and provide for the execution of such ordinances, resolutions, rules, and regulations, not inconsistent with this charter, as may be necessary or proper for the purpose of carrying into effect the powers conferred by this charter and for the promotion and protection of the safety, health, peace, security, and general welfare of the inhabitants of the unified government and may enforce such ordinances, resolutions, rules, and regulations by imposing penalties for violations thereof, as prescribed by ordinance, by a fine not exceeding $1,000.00 or by imprisonment for a period not exceeding six months, or both. (d) Except as otherwise provided by the Constitution, general or local law, or this charter, the board may by ordinance create, change, alter, combine, abolish, consolidate, and redefine the manner of appointment, membership, powers, and duties of bureaus, boards, commissions, departments, divisions, authorities, offices, and agencies of MaconBibb, Georgia, including positions of public employment, and may transfer and delete functions and assign additional functions to any bureaus, offices, agencies, departments, divisions, boards, authorities, commissions, and positions of public employment existing under this charter. The board may by ordinance transfer all the assets, liabilities, and obligations thereof to a department, a division, or other unit of a department of the unified government, which shall have the power, and its duty shall be to perform and exercise all the functions and powers theretofore performed and exercised by such board, commission, authority, division, agency, bureau, office, department, or position of public employment. (e) Subsection (d) of this section shall not apply to any authorities or boards which were created by either a local constitutional amendment or by a local Act of the General Assembly. (f) The board shall have the power to conduct or cause to be conducted inquiries and investigations of the operations of any office, department, or agency or the conduct of any officer or employee thereof administering the affairs of the unified government. In conducting inquiries and investigations, the board shall have the right to administer oaths; subpoena witnesses, documents, records, or other evidence; take testimony; and require the production of evidence. The conduct of proceedings at board inquiries and investigations shall be subject to such rules and regulations as the board may prescribe by general ordinance.

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(g) The board shall provide for the form of oaths and the amount and condition of surety bonds as may be required of any officer or employee of the unified government. (h) The board shall have and exercise such other powers as conferred upon it by this charter and the laws of Georgia.
SECTION 2-106. Filling of vacancies.
(a) In the event that the office of a member of the board of commissioners shall become vacant by reason of death, resignation, or any other cause, and the term shall expire in less than one year, the remaining members of the board shall appoint a replacement from within the district without a representative to fulfill the unexpired term. Any individual so appointed must have the same qualifications required for election to the office. (b) If the term of the vacant board position will continue for more than one year, a special election shall be held as provided in this charter and in general state law to elect a new member of the board to serve for the remainder of the term.
CHAPTER 2 - Legislative Procedure SECTION 2-201.
Legislation by ordinance.
Every official act of the board which is to have the force and effect of law shall be by ordinance and shall begin with the words: "The Board of Commissioners of MaconBibb, Georgia, hereby ordains." All other acts of the board shall be by resolution or shall take such other form as prescribed by its rules.
SECTION 2-202. Introduction, consideration, and passage of ordinances and resolutions.
(a) Every proposed ordinance and every amendment shall contain not more than one subject which shall be clearly expressed in its title. (b) Every proposed ordinance and every amendment shall be introduced in writing. (c) Prior to the introduction of any ordinance, copies of it shall be prepared by the chief operating officer and distributed to each member of the board and to the attorney. It shall be the duty of the attorney to review the draftsmanship and impact of each ordinance. Within seven days after a proposed ordinance has been introduced, the chief operating officer shall publish on the official Macon-Bibb website a brief description of the subject and purpose of the ordinance and notice of the availability of the proposed ordinance for public inspection in the office of the chief operating officer. (d) A summary of every proposed ordinance shall be read upon first introduction and by title at the next regular meeting not less than seven days following the meeting of its introduction. In no event, however, except for emergency ordinances, may any ordinance be voted on in less than seven days after it is introduced.

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(e) The adoption of any ordinance shall be by the affirmative vote of at least six of the nine commissioners. (f) The passage of all ordinances shall be contingent upon the recording of the "ayes" and "nays" of each commissioner, and the names of the commissioners voting for and against each proposed ordinance or amendment, those abstaining, and those absent shall be entered upon the minutes of the proceedings of the board.
SECTION 2-203. Emergency ordinances.
To meet a public emergency threatening life, health, property, or public safety, the board may adopt emergency ordinances; provided, however, that such ordinances may not be enacted to levy taxes; to grant, renew, or extend a franchise; to regulate the rate charged for any public utility or service; or to authorize the borrowing of money unless it shall be repaid in 30 days or less. An emergency ordinance shall be in the form prescribed for ordinances generally, except that it shall be plainly designated as an emergency ordinance and shall contain a declaration stating what emergency exists. An emergency ordinance may be adopted with or without amendment or it may be rejected at the meeting at which it is introduced, but the affirmative vote of at least six of the nine members of the board shall be required for adoption. An emergency ordinance shall become effective upon adoption or at such later time as it may specify. Every emergency ordinance shall automatically stand repealed on the sixteenth day following the date on which it was adopted; but if the emergency still exists, this shall not prevent reenactment of the ordinance in the manner specified in this section. An emergency ordinance may also be repealed by adoption of a repealing ordinance in the same manner specified in this section for adoption of emergency ordinances.
SECTION 2-204. Submission of ordinances to mayor; veto.
Every ordinance or resolution adopted by the board shall be certified by the chief operating officer and presented to the mayor within two business days following its adoption. The mayor shall approve or veto the ordinance or resolution within ten business days after adoption, and no ordinance or resolution shall become effective without his or her approval except as herein provided. If the mayor vetoes an ordinance or resolution, he or she shall within two business days following such veto return the ordinance or resolution to the chief operating officer with a written statement of the reasons for the veto. The chief operating officer shall record the date of the receipt of the vetoed ordinance or resolution and thereupon shall notify the board members of such veto. If the board shall pass the ordinance or resolution by a vote of six of the nine members at the meeting next held after the ordinance or resolution has been returned with the mayor's veto, it shall become law without his or her approval. In the event the mayor

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does not approve or veto the ordinance or resolution within the time required, it shall become law without his or her approval.
SECTION 2-205. Authentication; recording; effective date.
All ordinances which have become law shall immediately be deposited in the official archives of the chief operating officer. The chief operating officer shall note on the face of the ordinance the date and time it has become law, and the ordinance shall become effective at noon on the day following its becoming law or at such later time as it may specify. The chief operating officer shall authenticate by his or her signature each ordinance which has become law.
SECTION 2-206. Codes of technical regulations.
(a) The board may adopt any standard code of technical regulations by reference thereto in an adopting ordinance. The procedure and requirements governing such adopting ordinance shall be prescribed for ordinances generally except that:
(1) The requirements of subsection (c) of Section 2-202 of this charter for distribution of copies of the ordinance to each commissioner and to the attorney shall be construed to include copies of the code of technical regulations which shall be maintained in the chief operating officer's office, as well as the adopting ordinance; and (2) A copy of each adopted code of technical regulations, as well as the adopting ordinance, shall be authenticated and recorded by the chief operating officer as provided in Section 2-205 of this charter. (b) Copies of any adopted code of technical regulations shall be made available by the chief operating officer for public inspection and for purchase at a reasonable price as fixed by the board.
SECTION 2-207. Codification and printing of ordinances.
(a) The board shall, within two years of the effective date of this charter, provide for the preparation of a general codification of all ordinances of a general or permanent nature. Such code shall be adopted by the board by ordinance and shall be published promptly in loose-leaf form, together with all amendments thereto, this charter, any amendments hereto, and such codes of technical regulations and other rules and regulations as the board may specify. This compilation shall be known and cited officially as the "Code of Macon-Bibb, Georgia." As determined by the board, copies of the code shall be furnished to officers, departments, and agencies of the unified government; placed in libraries and public offices for public reference; and made available for purchase by the public at a reasonable price.

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(b) Following publication of the first "Code of Macon-Bibb, Georgia," and from time to time thereafter, the ordinances and charter amendments shall be printed in substantially the same style as the code then in effect and shall be suitable in form for integration therein.
SECTION 2-208. Prima-facie evidence.
A record or entry made by the chief operating officer or a copy of such record or entry, duly certified by the chief operating officer, shall be prima-facie evidence of the terms of every ordinance and its due publication.
CHAPTER 3 - Ethics and Prohibited Practices SECTION 2-301. Conflict of interest.
No elected official, appointed officer, or employee of Macon-Bibb, Georgia, or any agency or political entity to which this charter applies shall knowingly:
(1) Engage in any business or transaction in which the person has a financial interest which is incompatible with the proper discharge of official duties; (2) Disclose confidential information concerning the property, government, or affairs of the governmental body by which such person is engaged or is a member of without proper legal authorization or use that information to advance the financial or other private interest of such person or others; (3) Accept any gift from any person, firm, or corporation which to his or her knowledge is interested, directly or indirectly, in business dealings with the governmental body he or she is a member of or by which such person is engaged; provided, however, that an elected official who is a candidate for public office may accept campaign contributions and services in connection with any campaign. The definition of "gift" shall be that used in the Executive Order of the Governor in the Ethics in Government Policy for employees of the executive branch of state government; (4) Represent private interests other than his or her own in any action or proceeding against Macon-Bibb, Georgia, or any portion of its government; provided, however, that this paragraph shall not be deemed to prohibit any official or employee of MaconBibb, Georgia, who is also an active member of the State Bar of Georgia from representing a criminal defendant in either the State or Superior Court of MaconBibb; or (5) Vote or otherwise actively participate in the negotiation or the making of any contract between Macon-Bibb, Georgia, and any business or entity in which he or she has a financial interest.

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SECTION 2-302. Disclosure.
Any elected official, appointed officer, or employee of the unified government or of any board, commission, authority, or agency thereof who shall have any private financial interest, direct or indirect, in any contract or matter pending before or within any department of the unified government shall disclose such private interest to the board. Any commissioner who has a private interest in any matter pending before the board shall disclose such private interest and such disclosure shall be entered on the records of the board, and he or she shall disqualify himself or herself from participating in any decision or vote relating thereto. Any elected official, appointed officer, or employee of any board, commission, authority, or agency of the unified government who shall have any private financial interest, direct or indirect, in any contract or matter pending before or within such entity shall disclose such private interest to the board.
SECTION 2-303. Testimony of public officials relating to public affairs.
Any officer or employee of the unified government or of any board, commission, authority, or agency thereof who is duly and properly called as a witness before any unified government, state, or federal judicial or administrative tribunal, and who shall before such tribunal fail to answer any proper question concerning the performance of his or her official duties, shall be guilty of a violation of this charter.
SECTION 2-304. Contracts voidable and rescindable.
Any contract between Macon-Bibb, Georgia, or any board, commission, authority, agency, or entity thereof made in violation of the provisions of this charter shall be voidable or rescindable at the option of the board at any time if any elected official, appointed officer, or employee of such unified government or board, commission, authority, or agency thereof has any interest in such contract and does not disclose such interest in accordance with Section 2-302 of this charter.
SECTION 2-305. Hearings and determinations; penalties for violation.
(a) Upon the sworn complaint of any person alleging facts which if true would constitute a violation of this charter, the board may conduct a public hearing at which the accused shall be given an opportunity to be heard, either personally or through counsel. At the conclusion of such hearing, the board shall, in written findings of fact and conclusions based thereon, make a determination concerning the propriety of the conduct of the official or employee in question.

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(b) Any officer or employee of Macon-Bibb, Georgia, or of any board, commission, authority, or agency thereof who is found to have knowingly concealed his or her personal financial interest or who is found to have knowingly violated any of the requirements of this charter shall be deemed guilty of malfeasance in office or position. The officer or employee shall be subject to such punishment as may be deemed appropriate by the board and which may include forfeiture of office or position. (c) Any officer or employee of the unified government or of any board, commission, authority, or agency thereof who shall forfeit his or her office or position as described in subsection (b) of this section shall be ineligible for appointment or election to or employment in a position in the unified government or of any board, commission, authority, or agency thereof for a period of three years thereafter.
ARTICLE III MAYOR
SECTION 3-101. Election; term.
There is hereby created the office of mayor of Macon-Bibb, Georgia (referred to at times in this charter as the "mayor"). The mayor shall be elected at-large by the voters of the unified government and shall serve for a term of four years and until a successor is elected and qualified. Any mayor who has been elected for two full consecutive fouryear terms of office under the provisions of this charter shall not be eligible to be elected for the succeeding term.
SECTION 3-102. Qualifications of office.
(a) To be eligible for election as mayor, a person on the date of election shall: (1) Have attained the age of 21 years; (2) Have resided in the territory of Macon-Bibb, Georgia, for at least one year immediately preceding the date of election and shall continue such residence therein during the term of office; (3) Be a registered voter of Macon-Bibb, Georgia; and (4) Meet any other requirements as established by law.
(b) No person elected as mayor shall, during that person's term of office, hold any other federal, state, or local government office.
SECTION 3-103. Compensation.
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(b) In addition to the salary, the mayor shall be reimbursed for all direct expenses incurred in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of the unified government. (c) The salary and expenses of the mayor may be changed by ordinance, subject to the following conditions:
(1) No action to increase the salary or expenses of the mayor shall be taken until notice of intent to take the action has been published in the official legal organ of Macon-Bibb at least once a week for three successive weeks immediately preceding the week during which the action is taken; (2) Any action to increase the salary of the mayor shall not become effective until the date of commencement of the term of the mayor elected at the next regular election following such action; and (3) No action to increase the salary of the mayor shall be taken during the period between the date when candidates for election to the office of mayor may first qualify as candidates and the date when the newly elected mayor takes office following the election.
SECTION 3-104. Powers and duties.
The mayor shall have the powers and duties to: (a) Serve as the official representative of Macon-Bibb, Georgia, including serving as the unified government's representative to federal, state, and local governmental bodies and officials; (b) Appoint a chief operating officer, who will be confirmed by a majority of the board. Initiate the process, with the involvement of commissioners and appropriate staff, to search and screen candidates for the positions of attorney and fire chief and to appoint candidates for these positions to the board of commissioners subject to concurrence of majority of the entire board; (c) Remove the chief operating officer, attorney, and fire chief. (d) Set the agenda, after receiving input from members of the board, the chief operating officer, and the public, for meetings of the board; (e) Make committee appointments; (f) Present the annual budget and the capital improvements budget, which has been prepared by the chief operating officer with the assistance of all department and agency heads and all others who supervise the implementation of a budget that uses funds of Macon-Bibb, Georgia, for approval by the mayor, to the board for approval; (g) Approve or veto proposed ordinances or resolutions as provided by this charter; (h) Call special meetings of the board of commissioners as provided by this charter and by rules of the board; (i) Execute all deeds, contracts, and obligations of the unified government, provided such execution shall be attested to by the chief operating officer; (j) Recommend to the board the adoption of such measures as deemed necessary or expedient; and

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(k) Perform any other duties and exercise any other powers required by state or federal law or authorized by a duly adopted ordinance that is not in conflict with this charter.
SECTION 3-105. Voting.
The mayor shall not be authorized to vote on any matter before the board.
SECTION 3-106. Vacancy in office of mayor.
(a) In the event that the office of mayor shall become vacant by reason of death, resignation, or any other cause, within one year of the end of the term, the unexpired term shall be filled by the chairperson of the board of commissioners who shall serve as mayor with all powers of the mayor until the next general election. (b) If the term of the mayor will continue for more than one year, a special election shall be held as provided in general law to elect a new mayor for the remainder of the vacant mayor's term, provided that the chairperson of the board shall serve as mayor pro tempore until an election is held and a successor is elected and qualified.
ARTICLE IV ADMINISTRATION CHAPTER 1 - Officers
SECTION 4-101. Chief operating officer; appointment; qualifications; compensation.
There shall be a professional manager who shall be known as the chief operating officer of Macon-Bibb, Georgia (hereinafter "COO"). The mayor shall recommend candidates to the board for the office of COO who shall be the full-time administrative officer of the unified government. No person holding an elective office in Macon-Bibb shall be eligible for appointment until two years after leaving elective office. Such recommendations shall become effective when confirmed by a majority vote of the total membership of the board. The COO shall be prohibited from engaging in any political activity, and the COO shall not be eligible to qualify as a candidate for an elective office in Macon-Bibb for one year after leaving office. The COO shall serve at the pleasure of the mayor and may be removed from office by the mayor for cause. The COO need not be a resident of the unified government at the time of his or her appointment but shall establish residence therein within six months of such appointment and continue to reside therein throughout such appointment. The qualifications and compensation of the COO shall be fixed by the board of commissioners.
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(a) The COO shall be responsible for: (1) The management and coordination of the operations and activities of the various departments and agencies of the unified government; (2) The appointment and removal of all department heads with the exception the city attorney, auditor, and fire chief; (3) The preparation of the proposed annual budget with the assistance of all department heads for approval by the board; (4) Keeping the board at all times fully advised as to the financial condition and needs of the unified government; (5) Conducting studies and investigations and making reports thereon to the board concerning the operations of the departments, offices, and agencies of the unified government; (6) Requiring any department, board, commission, or agency under the COO jurisdiction to submit written reports and to provide other information as deemed necessary; (7) Prescribing, requiring, publishing, and implementing standards of administrative, management, and operating practices and procedures to be followed and adhered to by all offices, departments, boards, commissions, authorities, and other agencies of the unified government which are subject to the COO's supervision and jurisdiction; (8) Acting as the purchasing agent of Macon-Bibb as provided for in Section 8-105 of this charter; and (9) Maintaining all required records of the operations and activities of Macon-Bibb, including the minutes of all meetings of the board.
(b) Except for the purpose of inquiry and investigation, the mayor and board shall deal with employees of the unified government who are subject to appointment and removal by the COO solely through the COO and shall not give orders or directions to any such employee, either publicly or privately, directly or indirectly.
SECTION 4-103. Attorney; appointment; term; qualifications; duties; compensation.
(a) The mayor shall recommend one or more candidates to the board for the attorney of the unified government (referred to at times in this charter as the "attorney"). The recommendations shall become effective when confirmed by a majority vote of the total membership of the board. The attorney shall serve at the pleasure of the mayor and may be removed from office by the mayor. (b) The attorney shall be an active member of the State Bar of Georgia in good standing and shall satisfy any other qualifications established by ordinance. (c) The attorney shall be the legal counsel to the unified government and shall perform such other duties as may be required by this charter or by ordinance. (d) The compensation of the attorney shall be as prescribed by a duly adopted ordinance.

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(e) The attorney shall with the approval of the board be authorized to employ such additional attorneys as necessary for a law department to perform the duties imposed either by this charter or by the board.
SECTION 4-104. Auditor; appointment; term; duties; qualifications; compensation.
(a) Any member of the board of commissioners may nominate candidates to the board for the office of auditor of the unified government (referred to at times in this charter as the "auditor"). The board shall, by majority vote, appoint an auditor who shall make all reports to the board of commissioners. The board shall have the authority to remove the auditor from office. (b) The qualifications, duties, and compensation of the auditor shall be as prescribed in a duly adopted ordinance.
SECTION 4-105. Sheriff.
(a) The sheriff of Bibb County in office on the effective date of this charter shall be the sheriff of Macon-Bibb, Georgia. The sheriff shall serve for the same term as provided by law, and the compensation shall be fixed as provided by law. Subsequent elections for sheriff shall be on the same basis as provided by law for the election of sheriffs generally. (b) The sheriff shall be responsible for all law enforcement, the operation of the jail, the transport of prisoners, the service of process, and such other powers and duties as are provided by the Board of Commissioners of Macon-Bibb, Georgia, and by the Constitution and laws of Georgia. (c) The sheriff shall submit a budget to the board of commissioners. The budget shall be under the control of the board of commissioners which shall have the authority to amend or change estimates of required expenditures. The action of the board of commissioners in making such appropriations may be reviewed only for abuse of discretion. (d) All purchases required by the sheriff's office shall be made in accordance with procedures prescribed for other purchases made by the county.
SECTION 4-106. Judge of the probate court.
The judge of the probate court of Bibb County in office on the effective date of this charter shall be the judge of the probate court of Macon-Bibb, Georgia. The judge of the probate court shall serve for the same term as provided by law, and the compensation shall be fixed as provided by law. Subsequent elections for the judge of the probate court shall be on the same basis as provided by law for the election of probate judges generally. The judge of the probate court shall perform the same duties and exercise the same powers as conferred on probate judges generally by the Constitution and laws of Georgia.

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SECTION 4-107. Clerk of superior court.
The clerk of superior court of Bibb County in office on the effective date of this charter shall be the clerk of superior court of Macon-Bibb, Georgia. The clerk of superior court shall serve for the same term as provided by law, and the compensation shall be fixed as provided by law. Subsequent elections for the clerk of superior court shall be on the same basis as provided by law for the election of clerks of superior court generally. The clerk of superior court shall perform the same duties and exercise the same powers as conferred on clerks of superior court generally by the Constitution and laws of Georgia.
SECTION 4-108. Tax commissioner.
The tax commissioner of Bibb County in office on the effective date of this charter shall be the tax commissioner of Macon-Bibb, Georgia. The tax commissioner shall serve for the same term as provided by law, and the compensation shall be fixed as provided by law. Subsequent elections for tax commissioner shall be on the same basis as provided by law for the election of tax commissioners generally. The tax commissioner shall perform the same duties and exercise the same powers as conferred on tax commissioners generally by the Constitution and laws of Georgia.
SECTION 4-109. Coroner.
The coroner of Bibb County in office on the effective date of this charter shall be the coroner of Macon-Bibb, Georgia. The coroner shall serve for the same term as provided by law, and compensation shall be fixed as provided by law. Subsequent elections for coroner shall be on the same basis as provided by law for the election of coroners generally. The coroner shall perform the same duties and exercise the same powers as conferred on coroners generally by the Constitution and laws of Georgia.
CHAPTER 2 - Administrative and Service Departments SECTION 4-201.
Creation and functions; generally.
Except as otherwise provided by this charter or by law, the administrative and service departments of the unified government shall be created and established by ordinance and shall perform such functions, duties, services, and responsibilities as enumerated in such ordinances and as prescribed by administrative regulations.
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The board may, by ordinance, reorganize, combine, consolidate, or discontinue any department or agency of the unified government subject to the jurisdiction of the Board and may, by ordinance, prescribe the functions and duties thereof and may establish, abolish, or alter all nonelective offices and positions of employment as necessary for the proper administration of the unified government.
SECTION 4-203. Appointment of directors of departments.
All directors of departments under the supervision and direction of the COO shall be appointed by the COO. The directors of all such departments shall serve at the pleasure of the COO.
SECTION 4-204. Departments under state law.
All departments, which are created pursuant to state or federal law and which administer various state and federal programs and services shall continue their operations without interruption resulting from the adoption of this charter.
CHAPTER 3 - Merit System of Personnel Administration SECTION 4-301.
Establishment of merit system.
The board may establish, by ordinance, a Merit System of Personnel Administration for Macon-Bibb, Georgia. The following positions are declared to be in the Unclassified Service:
(1) Officers elected by the people and persons appointed to fill vacancies in elective offices; (2) Members of boards and commissions; (3) Directors of departments; (4) Persons temporarily employed in a professional or scientific capacity or to conduct a special inquiry, investigation, examination, or installation; (5) Temporary and part-time employees; and (6) Such other employees as may be excluded from coverage under the merit system as provided by ordinance or other applicable law.
CHAPTER 4 - Boards, Commissions, and Authorities SECTION 4-401.
Certain boards, commissions, and authorities continued.
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existing boards, commissions, and authorities, the terms "Macon City Council" and "Bibb County Board of Commissioners" shall mean the Board of Commissioners of Macon-Bibb, Georgia, and the terms "Mayor of the City of Macon" and "Chairman of the Bibb County Board of Commissioners" shall mean the chairperson of the Board of Commissioners of Macon-Bibb, Georgia. (b) Not later than December 31, 2014, the Board of Commissioners of Macon-Bibb, Georgia, shall examine all existing boards, commissions, and authorities of the former City of Macon and Bibb County for the purpose of determining whether any such boards, commissions, and authorities should be reorganized or reconstituted for the purpose of increasing their efficient operation. The detailed findings and proposed actions as a result of such review shall be posted on the official Macon-Bibb website. Thereafter, the board of commissioners shall review each board, commission, and authority of the unified government on a regularly scheduled basis not less often than once every two years for the purpose of determining whether any such boards, commissions, and authorities should be reorganized or reconstituted for the purpose of increasing their efficient operation. The results and proposed actions as a result of such reviews shall be posted quarterly on the official Macon-Bibb website. The provisions of this subsection shall not be construed to authorize the board to affect any board, commission, and authority created by general law or by local constitutional amendment.
ARTICLE V JUDICIARY SECTION 5-101. Superior court and district attorney; unaffected by charter; redesignation.
The Superior Court of Bibb County, including the office of the district attorney, shall continue its operations without interruption resulting from the adoption of this charter, and nothing herein shall be construed as affecting the status of said court. The court shall be known as the Superior Court of Macon-Bibb, Georgia.
SECTION 5-102. State court and solicitor-general; unaffected by charter; redesignation.
The State Court of Bibb County, including the office of the solicitor-general, shall continue its operations without interruption resulting from the adoption of this charter, and nothing herein shall be construed as affecting the status of said court. The court shall be known as the State Court of Macon-Bibb, Georgia.
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The Juvenile Court of Bibb County shall continue its operations without interruption resulting from the adoption of this charter, and nothing herein shall be construed as affecting the status of said court. The court shall be known as the Juvenile Court of Macon-Bibb, Georgia.
SECTION 5-104. Probate court; unaffected by charter; redesignation.
The Probate Court of Bibb County shall continue its operations without interruption resulting from the adoption of this charter, and nothing herein shall be construed as affecting the status of said court. The court shall be known as the Probate Court of Macon-Bibb, Georgia.
SECTION 5-105. Magistrate court; unaffected by charter; redesignation.
The Magistrate Court of Bibb County shall continue its operations without interruption resulting from the adoption of this charter, and nothing herein shall be construed as affecting the status of said court. The court shall be known as the Magistrate Court of Macon-Bibb, Georgia.
SECTION 5-106. Municipal court of the City of Macon; abolishment of
operations in the unified government.
Six months after the effective date of this charter, the Municipal Court of the City of Macon shall stand abolished. Any cases pending before the municipal court on that date shall be transferred to the State Court of Macon-Bibb. Thereafter, all jurisdiction of the former Municipal Court of the City of Macon shall be transferred to the State Court of Macon-Bibb, Georgia.
ARTICLE VI ELECTIONS CHAPTER 1 - Conduct of Elections SECTION 6-101. Applicability of general laws.
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"municipal," "municipality," or "county" shall include Macon-Bibb, Georgia; and the term "public office" shall include elective offices of Macon-Bibb, Georgia.
SECTION 6-102. Regular election, time for holding; voting.
(a) Except for the initial elections provided in Section 9-101 of this charter, which may or may not be held on the date of regular state elections, regular elections for the elective public officers of Macon-Bibb, Georgia, shall be held every two years on the same Tuesday in November when regular state elections are held. (b) Only the electorate of each of the nine election districts as defined in Section 6-201 of this charter shall be entitled to vote in the election for the commissioner to be elected from that district.
SECTION 6-103. Special elections.
All special elections shall be held and conducted in accordance with applicable provisions of Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., the "Georgia Election Code."
CHAPTER 2 - Election Districts; Reapportionment SECTION 6-201.
Number of districts; boundaries.
The territory of Macon-Bibb, Georgia, shall consist of nine single-member election districts. Council Districts 1 through 9 shall consist of the described territory of MaconBibb, Georgia, attached to this Act and made a part thereof and further identified as Plan Name: bibb9dp2 Plan Type: Local User: Gina Administrator: H137. When used in such attachment, the terms "Tract" and "BG" (Block Group) shall mean and describe the same geographical boundaries as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 2010 for the State of Georgia. The separate numeric designations in a Tract description which are underneath a BG heading shall mean and describe individual blocks within a block group as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 2010 for the State of Georgia. Any part of Macon-Bibb, Georgia, which is not included in any such district described in that attachment shall be included within that district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 2010 for the State of Georgia. Any part of Macon-Bibb, Georgia, which is described in that attachment as being in a particular district shall nevertheless not be included within such district if such part is not contiguous to such district. Such noncontiguous part shall instead be included with that district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 2010 for the State of Georgia.

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SECTION 6-202. Reapportionment of election districts.
(a) The election district boundaries of Macon-Bibb, Georgia, shall be reapportioned following the publication of each official federal decennial census of the population of Macon-Bibb, Georgia. Such reapportionment shall be accomplished by the adoption of an amendment to this charter, including Appendix A, by the General Assembly of Georgia. (b) The reapportionment of election districts shall comply with the following specifications:
(1) Each election district shall be formed of contiguous territory, and its boundary lines shall be the center lines of streets or other well defined boundaries as utilized by the United States Bureau of the Census; and (2) Such election districts shall be as nearly equal in population as practicable, and they shall comply with the requirements of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended. (c) Any reapportionment of election districts shall apply to officials of the unified government elected at the next regular election following such reapportionment; provided, however, that any reapportionment ordinance shall not apply to any regular election or special election held within six months after the Act becomes effective.
ARTICLE VII REVENUE AND FINANCE CHAPTER 1 - Taxation and Other Revenues
SECTION 7-101. Levy and collection of taxes, fees, charges, and assessments; appropriations.
(a) For the purpose of raising revenue for the support and maintenance of the government of Macon-Bibb, Georgia, the commission shall have full power, authority, and duty to levy and collect taxes to the extent hereinafter provided and to appropriate funds and expend money:
(1) For the purposes authorized by this charter; (2) For the discharge of the powers, duties, obligations, liabilities, and functions specified in this charter; (3) For any and all purposes and any and all subjects of taxation for which the City of Macon or Bibb County may have been authorized and in accordance with those authorizations to levy and collect taxes and to appropriate and expend funds under the Constitution or any general or special law of Georgia applicable to the City of Macon or Bibb County on the effective date of this charter; and (4) For any purpose authorized by the Constitution or any general or special law of Georgia applicable to municipal corporations and counties generally now of force or hereafter enacted.

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(b) The board shall have full power, authority, and duty to levy and collect the following taxes, charges, and assessments:
(1) Ad valorem taxes on all real and personal property situated within Macon-Bibb, Georgia, which is subject to taxation for state, county, and municipal purposes, or for any other public purpose, to the full extent permitted by the Constitution and laws of Georgia, whether local (of the City of Macon or Bibb County) or general; (2) Occupation and business license taxes that are not prohibited by the Constitution and general laws of Georgia. These taxes may be levied upon any person, firm, partnership, company, or corporation which has a location or office within MaconBibb, Georgia, at which a business, profession, or occupation is conducted. Subject to the restrictions imposed by general law, the commission may also impose a regulatory fee, whether designated as a license fee or permit fee or other name, on those businesses, professions, or occupations that the government of Macon-Bibb, Georgia, regulates; (3) An excise tax on rooms, lodgings, or accommodations as now or hereafter provided by law for counties and municipalities; (4) License fees and taxes on insurance companies as authorized by Code Sections 33-8-8 through 33-8-8.6 of the O.C.G.A.; (5) A public utility franchise tax, fee, or both on each electric light and power company, gas company, telephone and telegraph company, and other public utility making use of the roads, streets, alleys, or other public ways of Macon-Bibb, Georgia, for the purpose of rendering services therein; (6) Charge and collect franchise fees on cable television systems as now or hereafter provided by law for counties; (7) Fees, assessments, and charges for the cost of constructing, reconstructing, widening, or improving any public way, street, sidewalk, curbing, gutters, storm sewers, drainage structures, or other utility mains and appurtenances from the abutting property owners under any terms and conditions as provided by ordinance; (8) Fees, assessments, charges, and tolls for sanitary and health services or any other services rendered within and without the limits of the unified government under such terms and conditions as provided by ordinance; (9) All other such taxes, charges, or assessments as the City of Macon or Bibb County were authorized and empowered to make and collect upon the effective date of this charter, which powers may be exercised throughout the area of the unified government, or appropriate portions thereof, including any tax now or hereafter authorized by state law, and the specific mention of any right, power, or authority in this charter shall not be construed as limiting in any way the general powers of the board to govern its local affairs. When authorized by this charter or a statute or the Constitution of the State of Georgia, the board shall have full power and authority to assess, levy, charge, and collect taxes, rentals, interest, fees, penalties, fines, and costs; to receive income on investments; to accept funds, services, or property from other political subdivisions and public agencies, either local, state, or national, and

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from private persons, firms, or corporations; and to contract with them for any public purpose; (10) An excise tax upon the sale of distilled spirits or alcoholic beverages for beverage purposes by the drink as now or hereafter provided by law for counties and municipalities; (11) An excise tax upon the sale, transfer, or dispensing of malt beverages and alcoholic beverages within Macon-Bibb, Georgia, by wholesale or retail dealers as now or hereafter provided by law for counties and municipalities. In addition, the board shall have the authority to impose, assess, levy, and collect an excise tax upon the sale, transfer, or dispensing of wine by wholesale or retail dealers within MaconBibb, Georgia, as now or hereafter provided by law for counties and municipalities; and (12) Such other taxes and charges as provided by law.
SECTION 7-102. Collection of delinquent taxes and fees.
The collection of delinquent taxes and fees shall be as provided in state law for the collection of delinquent property taxes by counties.
SECTION 7-103. Homestead exemptions.
(a) The homestead exemptions provided under the Constitution and laws of Georgia presently in force or as hereafter amended shall be applicable to all such property subject to ad valorem taxes within Macon-Bibb, Georgia. (b)(1) As used in this subsection, the term:
(A) "Ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes" means all municipal ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes levied by, for, or on behalf of Macon-Bibb, Georgia, including, but not limited to, taxes to pay interest on and to retire municipal bonded indebtedness. (B) "Base year" means the later of 2011 and the taxable year immediately preceding the taxable year in which the exemption under this Act is first granted to the most recent owner of such homestead. (C) "Homestead" means homestead as defined and qualified in Code Section 48-5-40 of the O.C.G.A., with the additional qualification that it shall include only the primary residence and not more than five contiguous acres of land immediately surrounding such residence. (2) Each resident of Macon-Bibb, Georgia, is granted an exemption on that person's homestead from all Macon-Bibb, Georgia, ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of that homestead exceeds the base year assessed value of that homestead. This exemption shall not apply to taxes assessed on improvements to the homestead or additional land

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that is added to the homestead after January 1 of the base year. If any real property is removed from the homestead, the base year assessed value shall be recalculated accordingly. The value of that property in excess of such exempted amount shall remain subject to taxation. (3) A person shall not receive the homestead exemption granted by paragraph (2) of this subsection unless the person or person's agent files an application with the governing authority of Macon-Bibb, Georgia, or the designee thereof, giving such information relative to receiving such exemption as will enable the governing authority of MaconBibb, Georgia, or the designee thereof, to make a determination as to whether such owner is entitled to such exemption. (4) The governing authority of Macon-Bibb, Georgia, or the designee thereof, shall provide application forms for the exemption granted by paragraph (2) of this subsection which shall require such information as may be necessary to determine the initial and continuing eligibility of the owner for the exemption. (5) The exemption shall be claimed and returned as provided in Code Section 48-5-50.1 of the O.C.G.A. The exemption shall be automatically renewed from year to year as long as the owner occupies the residence as a homestead. After a person has filed the proper application as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, it shall not be necessary to make application thereafter for any year, and the exemption shall continue to be allowed to such person. It shall be the duty of any person granted the homestead exemption under paragraph (2) of this subsection to notify the governing authority of Macon-Bibb, Georgia, or the designee thereof, in the event that person for any reason becomes ineligible for that exemption. (6) The exemption granted by this subsection shall not apply to or affect state ad valorem taxes or ad valorem taxes for educational purposes. The homestead exemption granted by paragraph (2) of this subsection shall be in addition to and not in lieu of any other homestead exemption applicable to municipal ad valorem taxes. (7) The exemption granted by paragraph (2) of this subsection shall apply to all taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2011.
SECTION 7-104. Tax and services districts; taxation therein.
(a) The general services area as defined and authorized in paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Section 7-301 of this charter shall constitute a general services tax district wherein the board shall levy and collect taxes and shall appropriate money to perform and discharge those powers, functions, and services provided therein by the unified government of Macon-Bibb, Georgia. (b) The urban services area as authorized in paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of Section 7301 of this charter, together with any enlargement or modification thereof pursuant to the provisions of this charter, shall constitute an urban tax district, as the case may be, wherein the board may levy and collect additional taxes and may appropriate additional

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money therefrom to perform and discharge those additional powers, functions, and additional services provided therein by the unified government of Macon-Bibb, Georgia. (c) The assessment of real and personal property for ad valorem tax purposes shall be upon a uniform basis throughout the entire area of the unified government; provided, however, that the rate and manner of additional taxation of services districts may vary in any services tax district from that in another or other services tax districts in such a way as to reflect reasonably the kind, character, type, degree, and level of services afforded to such services tax district or districts.
CHAPTER 2 - Borrowing and Indebtedness SECTION 7-201.
Issuance of general obligation bonds.
(a) The board shall be authorized to issue and sell general obligation bonds, after approval of the qualified voters, under the provisions of the Constitution and general laws of Georgia for any public purpose for the benefit of the unified government or any tax area or services district thereof; provided, however, that for the purpose of issuing and selling such general obligation bonds, the unified government of Macon-Bibb, Georgia, shall be deemed a county, and the provisions of the Constitution and laws of Georgia governing the limitations, terms, and procedures for the issuance and sale of bonds by counties shall apply to the unified government unless otherwise provided by this charter. (b) All general obligation bonds shall be issued in the name of Macon-Bibb, Georgia, and shall be an obligation thereof, and the full faith and credit of the unified government of Macon-Bibb, Georgia, shall be pledged for all general obligation bonds issued thereunder which are payable from ad valorem taxes, and for such purpose, the board shall have the authority to levy and collect ad valorem taxes without limit as to rate or amount on all taxable property within the territorial limits of the unified government.
SECTION 7-202. Debt limitation; general obligation bonds.
The total general obligation bond indebtedness of the unified government of MaconBibb, Georgia, payable from ad valorem taxes (including all outstanding general obligation bonds of the former City of Macon and Bibb County on the effective date of this charter) shall not exceed 10 percent of the assessed value of all taxable property within the territorial limits of the unified government.
SECTION 7-203. Revenue bonds.
The board shall be empowered and authorized to issue revenue bonds for the purposes and in the manner as now or hereafter provided by Article 3 of Chapter 82 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the "Revenue Bond Law."

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SECTION 7-204. Use of bond proceeds.
All revenue derived by Macon-Bibb, Georgia, from the issuance and sale of bonds shall be used exclusively for the purposes for which such bonds were issued, and all ad valorem taxes collected for the purpose of servicing or retiring such bonds shall be used exclusively for the payment of principal and interest thereof.
SECTION 7-205. Allocation of indebtedness.
(a) All general indebtedness of Bibb County, whether represented by general obligation bonds or otherwise, which may be outstanding upon the effective date of this charter, shall be allocated to the general services area as defined in paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Section 7-301 of this charter and is hereby recognized as the obligation of the general services area of Macon-Bibb, Georgia. All general indebtedness of the City of Macon, whether represented by general obligation bonds or otherwise, which may be outstanding upon the effective date of this charter, shall be allocated to the urban services area as defined in paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of Section 7-301 of this charter. The board is hereby authorized to levy taxes and otherwise provide for the retirement thereof, subject to the terms of this charter. Any funds in the control of the heretofore existent City of Macon and Bibb County, now consolidated into Macon-Bibb, Georgia, by this charter, which theretofore had been allocated to the retirement of any bonded indebtedness of said municipality and county, shall be so applied by the Board. (b) All general obligation bonds issued prior to the effective date of this charter by Bibb County and all bonds authorized but unissued by Bibb County on the effective date of this charter and thereafter issued by Macon-Bibb, Georgia, shall be allocated to the general services area, and the principal of and interest on such bonds shall be paid from ad valorem taxes or other revenues collected in the general services area. All general obligation bonds issued prior to the effective date of this charter by the City of Macon and all bonds authorized but unissued by the City of Macon on the effective date of this charter and thereafter issued by Macon-Bibb, Georgia, shall be allocated to the urban services area, and the principal and interest on such bonds shall be paid from ad valorem taxes or other revenues collected in the urban services area. (c) Any revenue bonds issued prior to the effective date of this charter by the City of Macon or Bibb County under Article 3 of Chapter 82 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the "Revenue Bond Law," and any such revenue bonds authorized but unissued by said city or county on the effective date of this charter and thereafter issued by Macon-Bibb, Georgia, shall be payable as to principal and interest from the revenues or sources and in the manner provided in the proceedings which authorized the issuance of such revenue bonds. (d) Neither the allocation of bonds to the general services area nor any of the other provisions of this charter shall impair or diminish any of the rights, revenues, or security

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and source for payment of any of such bonds or revenue bonds issued by the City of Macon or by Bibb County prior to the effective date of this charter, or authorized but unissued by the City of Macon or by Bibb County on the effective date of this charter and thereafter issued by Macon-Bibb, Georgia; and such holders of such bonds or revenue bonds shall have and be entitled to enforce any and all rights, remedies, and security and sources for payment granted such holders by the proceedings which authorized the issuance of such bonds or revenue bonds as fully and to the same extent as if this charter had not been adopted.
CHAPTER 3 - Financing of Services SECTION 7-301.
General and urban services areas.
(a) In Macon-Bibb, Georgia, there shall be: (1) A general services area which shall consist of the total area of Bibb County as fixed and established upon the effective date of this charter or as hereafter modified according to law; (2) An urban services area which shall consist of the area embraced within the corporate limits of the City of Macon as the same exists upon the day immediately preceding the effective date of this charter or as such area may be hereafter expanded as herein provided; and (3) Such special services areas as the board may hereafter establish.
(b) All other tax districts existing in the City of Macon or Bibb County immediately prior to the effective date of this charter are continued in effect by this charter. (c) Such services areas shall be tax districts wherein taxes and other assessments shall be assessed, levied, and collected by the unified government in accordance with the kind, character, type, and degree of services actually provided therein and may vary in any one services area from that of another or other areas in accordance with the provisions of this charter. The powers, authority, duties, liabilities, services, and functions of Macon-Bibb, Georgia, may vary in any services area from that in another or other services area. (d) The unified government is hereby empowered to exercise and provide within the general services area and within any urban services area established by this charter or by ordinance of the board those powers, functions, and services which have theretofore been exercised and provided by Bibb County or the City of Macon, or both; all powers, functions, and services authorized by this charter, and any amendments thereto; and all powers, functions, and services which counties and municipal corporations, or both, are now or hereafter authorized to exercise under the Constitution and laws of Georgia. (e) The unified government shall perform or procure the performance within the general services area of those governmental duties, functions, and services which are generally available and accessible to all residents throughout the total territory of Macon-Bibb, Georgia. As provided in subsection (a) of Section 1-105 of this charter, all services provided in the general services area shall be made available to the citizens of Payne City at the same rate provided all other citizens of the general services area pursuant to a

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contract executed between the governments of Payne City and Macon-Bibb for the amount of $1.00 for a period not to exceed 50 years as provided in Article IX, Section III, Paragraph I of the Constitution of the State of Georgia. (f) The unified government shall perform within its urban services areas those additional, more comprehensive and intensive, and higher levels of governmental duties, functions, and services which benefit primarily the residents of such urban services areas.
SECTION 7-302. Creation of services areas by ordinance.
Except as otherwise provided by this charter, services areas of the unified government shall be created, expanded, merged, unified, or reduced only by ordinance duly adopted by the board under such general rules, procedures, regulations, requirements, and specifications as are established by the board and this charter. Such rules and regulations shall set forth the manner and method for the creation of new services areas and the expansion, unification, reduction, or merger of existing services areas; set forth requirements for defining functions and policies for rendering services, for changing levels of services within existing services areas, and for transferring territory from one services area to another; and set forth requirements for defining boundaries of services areas.
SECTION 7-303. Requirements for defining boundaries.
Whenever in this chapter it is required that the boundaries of a services area be set out, it shall suffice if the boundaries are described in such a way as to convey an intelligent understanding of the location of the land. In the discretion of the board, the boundaries may be described: (1) by reference to a map; (2) by metes and bounds; (3) by general description referring to roads or natural boundaries or to the boundaries of particular tracts or parcels of land; or (4) by any combination of the above methods.
SECTION 7-304. Notice of hearing prior to adoption of ordinance.
Before it adopts any ordinance authorized or described in Sections 7-301 through 7-303 of this charter, the board shall give notice of its intentions to consider the ordinance and shall provide an opportunity for interested persons to be heard as provided for in Section 1-105 of this charter.
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The fiscal year of Macon-Bibb, Georgia, shall begin on the first day of July of each year and shall end on the thirtieth day of June next following. The board may adopt a different fiscal year by ordinance, which shall not be effective until at least six months after the date of adoption thereof. The fiscal year shall constitute the budget year and the year for financial accounting and reporting of each and every office, department, institution, agency, and activity of the unified government, unless otherwise provided by state or federal law.
SECTION 7-402. Preparation of budgets.
The preparation of an annual budget and a capital improvements budget shall be as prescribed by ordinance and provisions of this charter. In addition, the unified government of Macon-Bibb, Georgia, may adopt budgets as are permitted by general law, including, but not limited to, project budgets for major capital projects and fund budgets.
SECTION 7-403. Scope of budgets.
(a) The annual budget should consist of at least two parts: (1) Part I of the annual budget shall apply only to the operating expenses of the unified government; and (2) Part II of the annual budget shall apply only to capital improvement expenses of the unified government.
(b) Each section of the annual operating and capital budget shall contain with respect to each of the operating funds of the government of Macon-Bibb, Georgia, to which they are applicable:
(1) A reasonable estimate of cash revenues to be received during the ensuing year, classified according to source; (2) Proposed expenditures detailed by each department, board, commission, office, agency, and activity in accordance with an established classification of accounts, including those capital outlays which are to be financed from the revenues of the ensuing year and including all debt service requirements in full for such fiscal year; and (3) Such other information as may be considered necessary or desirable by the COO, the mayor, or the board. (c) In no event shall the total proposed expenditures from any fund exceed the total anticipated revenues plus the estimated unappropriated surplus or fund balance and applicable reserves less any estimated deficit at the end of the current fiscal year. (d) The capital improvements budget shall describe capital projects anticipated, the proposed expenditures therefore, and the revenues or other sources of funds anticipated to finance such capital projects.

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SECTION 7-404. Submission of budgets to the board of commissioners.
(a) In advance of initiating preparations of the annual budget, the mayor, with participation of the board, shall develop a statement of the general fiscal policies of Macon-Bibb, Georgia, the important features of the budgets, explanations of major changes recommended for the next fiscal year, a general summary of the budgets, and such other comments and information as may be deemed pertinent. (b) On or before a date fixed by the board but not later than 60 days prior to the beginning of each fiscal year, the COO, in consultation with the department heads, shall prepare an operating budget to submit to the mayor. The mayor of the unified government shall submit to the board a proposed operating budget and a proposed capital improvements budget for the ensuing fiscal year. Such budgets shall be accompanied by a message from the mayor containing a statement of the general fiscal policies of MaconBibb, Georgia, the important features of the budgets, explanations of major changes recommended for the next fiscal year, a general summary of the budgets, and such other comments and information as may be deemed pertinent. A summary of the budgets and the mayor's message thereon shall be published on the official Macon-Bibb website. The operating budget and the capital improvements budget, the budget message, and all supporting schedules shall be filed in the COO's office and shall be open to public inspection.
SECTION 7-405. Adoption of budgets.
(a) The board shall approve, reject, or amend the proposed operating budget. The budget as finally adopted shall provide for all expenditures required by law or by other provisions of this charter and for all debt service requirements for the ensuing fiscal year. The total appropriations from any fund shall not exceed the estimated fund balance, reserves, and revenues constituting the resources available of such fund. (b) The board shall adopt the final annual operating budget for the ensuing fiscal year not later than the thirtieth day of June of each year, and such budget shall be effective for the fiscal year beginning on the first day of July. In the event the board fails to adopt the budget by this date, the amounts appropriated for current operation for the current fiscal year shall be deemed adopted for the ensuing fiscal year, with appropriate items prorated accordingly, until such time as the board shall adopt a budget for the ensuing fiscal year. Adoption of the annual operating budget shall take the form of an appropriation ordinance setting out estimated revenues in detail by source and making appropriations accordingly to fund organizational units, purposes, or activities as set forth in the budget document. (c) The amount set out in the adopted operating budget for each organizational unit, purpose, or activity shall constitute the annual appropriation for such item, and no expenditure shall be made or encumbrance created in excess of the otherwise

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unencumbered balance of the appropriation, or allotment thereof, to which it is chargeable. (d) The board shall adopt by ordinance the capital improvements program and capital budget for the ensuing fiscal year not later than the thirtieth day of June of each year. The capital budget ordinance shall show in detail the capital expenditures intended to be made or incurred in the ensuing fiscal year that are to be financed from funds subject to control or appropriation by the board and shall be in full conformity with that part of the capital program applicable to the year which it covers. Amounts specified as intended to be spent out of new appropriations shall, upon enactment of the capital budget ordinance, constitute appropriations of such amounts.
SECTION 7-406. Property tax levies.
Following the adoption of the operating and capital improvements budgets for each fiscal year:
(1) The board shall levy by ordinance a general services area tax on all real and personal property within the general services tax district as provided by this charter. The tax rate set by such ordinance shall be such that a reasonable estimate of cash revenues from such levy shall be at least sufficient, together with other anticipated revenues, fund balances, and applicable reserves, to equal the total amount appropriated for each of the several funds set forth in the annual operating budget for defraying the expenses of the general services area for services to be rendered throughout the entire area of Macon-Bibb, Georgia. Such services shall include those functions set forth in subsections (c) and (d) of Section 7-301 of this charter, and such other purposes, functions, and services as may be authorized by the laws of Georgia, by this charter, or by ordinance of the board; (2) The board shall levy by ordinance an urban services area tax on all real and personal property within the urban services tax district as authorized by this charter. The tax rates set by such ordinance for each district shall be such that a reasonable estimate of cash revenues from such levy shall be at least sufficient, together with other anticipated revenues, fund balances, and applicable reserves, to equal the total amount appropriated for each of the several funds set forth in the annual operating budget for defraying the expenses of a higher level of services to be rendered in urban services areas; and (3) The board shall levy by ordinance a special services area tax on all real and personal property within any special services tax district as authorized by this charter. The tax rates set by such ordinance for each district shall be such that a reasonable estimate of cash revenues from such levy shall be at least sufficient, together with other anticipated revenues, fund balances, and applicable reserves, to equal the total amount appropriated for each of the several funds set forth in the annual operating budget for defraying the expenses of a higher level of services to be rendered in a special services area.

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SECTION 7-407. Limitation of funds.
Upon certification by the COO that the revenues or other resources actually realized with respect to any fund will be less than was anticipated and will be insufficient to meet the amounts appropriated from such fund, it shall be the duty of the COO upon the instruction of the mayor of the unified government to limit such appropriations as may be necessary to prevent deficit operation.
SECTION 7-408. Transfer of funds.
Upon recommendation of the COO and approval of the mayor, the board may make interfund or interdepartmental transfers in the current operating budget or capital improvements budget at any regular or special meeting called for such purpose, provided funds are also available.
SECTION 7-409. Lapse of appropriations.
All unencumbered balances of appropriations in the current operating budget at the end of the fiscal year shall lapse into the unappropriated surplus or reserves of the fund or funds from which such appropriations were made.
SECTION 7-410. Continuing audit.
The auditor shall conduct a continuing internal audit of the fiscal affairs and operations of every department, office, and agency of the unified government.
SECTION 7-411. Postaudit.
(a) The board shall provide annually for an independent audit of the accounts and other evidences of financial transactions of the government of Macon-Bibb, Georgia, and of every office, department, board, commission, authority, or other agency. The audit shall be made by a certified public accountant who shall have no personal interest, direct or indirect, in the fiscal affairs of Macon-Bibb, Georgia, or of any of its departments, offices, boards, commissions, authorities, or agencies. The board shall by competitive bids, taking into consideration the lowest and best bid, designate such accountant or firm annually or for a period not exceeding three years. (b) The audit may be conducted on a quarterly or continuing basis, and the final report of the annual audit shall be completed as soon as practicable after the close of the fiscal

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year, and in no event later than six months after the close of the fiscal year. The audit report shall be filed with the COO and made available to the public. (c) The board may at any time order an examination or special audit of any office, department, board, commission, or other agency of Macon-Bibb, Georgia.
CHAPTER 5 - Procurement and Disposition of Property SECTION 7-501.
Contracting procedures.
The board shall prescribe by ordinance rules and regulations which must be followed in the making of contracts in order to bind the government of Macon-Bibb, Georgia. Except where otherwise provided by law or by ordinance, all contracts of the government of Macon-Bibb, Georgia, shall be signed by the mayor and authenticated by the COO.
SECTION 7-502. Sale and disposition of property.
(a) The board is authorized to sell any real or personal property owned or held by Macon-Bibb, Georgia, and not needed for governmental or other public purposes in such manner as is required in state law for counties, as provided for in Code Sections 36-9-2 and 36-9-3 of the O.C.G.A. (b) The board is empowered to authorize the following transactions:
(1) A transfer of any real or personal property owned by Macon-Bibb, Georgia, to another governmental entity upon finding that such transfer is in the public interest; (2) A sale of any such property to another governmental entity; and (3) An exchange of such property for property that is owned privately or by some other governmental entity. In each instance, whether the property is transferred, sold, or exchanged, the requirements of a public sale shall not be required; but a statement thereof shall be published in the newspaper designated as the legal organ of the unified government once a week for the two weeks preceding the day in which such transaction is to be concluded. Such statement shall contain a description of the property or properties involved and the prices and estimated values as to each item of property. (c) Macon-Bibb, Georgia, may quitclaim any rights it may have in property not needed for public purposes upon a report by the COO of the unified government and the adoption by the board of a resolution, both finding that the property is not needed for public purposes and that the interest of the government of Macon-Bibb, Georgia, therein has no readily ascertainable monetary value. (d) Whenever in opening, extending, or widening any street, avenue, alley, or public place of Macon-Bibb, Georgia, a small parcel or tract of land is cut off or separated by such work from a larger tract of land owned by Macon-Bibb, Georgia, the board may authorize the execution and deliverance in the name of the government of Macon-Bibb, Georgia, of a deed conveying said cut-off or separated parcel or tract of land to an

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abutting or adjoining property owner or owners in exchange for rights of way in said street, avenue, alley, or public place, or in settlement of any alleged damages sustained by said abutting or adjoining property owner. All deeds and conveyances so executed and delivered shall convey all title and interest the government of Macon-Bibb, Georgia, has in such property.
ARTICLE VIII GENERAL PROVISIONS
SECTION 8-101. Application of laws; laws in force.
(a) The general laws of the State of Georgia of a criminal nature shall be applicable to and within the limits of the unified government. General laws of local application through classification by population, not in conflict with this charter:
(1) Which on the effective date of this charter apply to the City of Macon or Bibb County, Georgia, shall be applicable to the unified government; and (2) Which apply to Macon-Bibb, Georgia, as either a city or a county at the time of their enactment or thereafter shall be effective; but those which did not apply to the City of Macon or Bibb County or the unified government at the time of their enactment shall not become applicable to the unified government except through the adoption of a resolution to that effect by the board. (b) Local Acts of the State of Georgia which apply specifically to either Bibb County or the City of Macon, or both, shall be applicable to the unified government. (c) In construing the applicability of provisions of the Constitution and the general laws of Georgia which apply in general terms to either counties or municipalities, or both, and local Acts of the General Assembly that apply specifically to Bibb County or the City of Macon, or both, the following terms as used in such laws shall be construed to include the unified government as follows: (1) "County" shall be construed to include Macon-Bibb, Georgia; (2) "City," "town," "municipal corporation," or "municipality" shall be construed to include Macon-Bibb, Georgia; (3) "Commissioners of Roads and Revenues" and "Board of County Commissioners" shall be construed to include the Board of Commissioners of Macon-Bibb, Georgia; (4) "Council," "Mayor and Council," "Aldermen," and "Board of Aldermen" shall be construed to include the Board of Commissioners of Macon-Bibb, Georgia; (5) "Chairman of the Commissioners of Roads and Revenues" and "Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners" shall be construed to include the mayor of MaconBibb, Georgia; (6) "Mayor" shall be construed to include the mayor of Macon-Bibb, Georgia; and (7) Any other terms and provisions as used in such Acts to refer specifically to Bibb County or the City of Macon, or both, and the officers, employees, departments, and agencies thereof shall be construed to mean Macon-Bibb, Georgia, and its officers, employees, departments, and agencies.

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(d) In construing the applicability of laws in force to the unified government, the following order shall prevail:
(1) The Constitution of the State of Georgia; (2) The general laws of uniform application now in force or hereafter enacted by the General Assembly (as distinguished from general laws of local application through classification by population) applicable to municipal corporations or counties, or both; (3) The general laws of local application through classification by population as and to the extent provided in subsection (a) of this section; (4) Special laws applicable to Bibb County not in conflict with this charter; (5) Special laws applicable to the City of Macon not in conflict with this charter; (6) This charter and all ordinances and resolutions passed pursuant thereto; and (7) Existing ordinances and resolutions of the former City of Macon and existing ordinances and resolutions of the former County of Bibb not in conflict with this charter.
SECTION 8-102. Limitation on claims and service.
(a) All contractual claims against the unified government shall be presented within 12 months after they accrue or become payable or the same as claimed, unless held by minors or other persons laboring under disabilities, who are allowed 12 months after the removal of such disability. (b) Service on the unified government of any suit, process, or order of court shall be served upon the mayor.
SECTION 8-103. Tort and nuisance liability.
The tort and nuisance liability of the unified government shall follow the law and rules of tort liability applicable to counties in Georgia.
SECTION 8-104. Conflict of laws.
For purposes of all applicable laws, the unified government of Macon-Bibb, Georgia, shall constitute a municipality and a county, or both. Except as otherwise provided by this charter, if a law applicable to municipalities and the same or another law applicable to counties are in conflict, the law applicable to municipalities shall prevail.
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All departments and agencies of the unified government shall utilize competitive bidding procedures, as specified in an ordinance of the board, for all purchases in excess of an amount provided for in an ordinance of the board, unless such purchase shall be otherwise approved by six of the nine commissioners.
SECTION 8-106. Execution of assessments.
Whenever any tax or special assessment is authorized or empowered to be levied or imposed by this charter which is required to be collected by the unified government and such is not paid within the time period specified by the board and no specific provision is elsewhere provided in this charter for its collection, then the COO shall issue execution in the name of Macon-Bibb, Georgia, against such person, firm, or entity liable therefor or property subject thereto for such sums as may be due with interest at the legal rate from due date, and penalties and costs. The unified government shall have the right to enforce payment of such execution by levy and sale as in the case of county taxes, and the purchaser at such sale shall acquire the same title and rights as a purchaser at a sale for county taxes. Executions issued by the COO of Macon-Bibb, Georgia, and the levy and sale thereunder shall be governed by general law.
SECTION 8-107. Authority to deal with federal and state agencies.
The unified government of Macon-Bibb, Georgia, shall have the power and authority to participate in, cooperate in, and take all necessary action with respect to any and all projects, programs, and undertakings of any nature authorized by any statute, rule, or regulation of the United States, the State of Georgia, or any federal or state agency or instrumentality, including, but not limited to, community development, highways, aviation, aviation terminals, airports, airport facilities, municipal area or regional development, sewer and sewage disposal, public housing, housing for the aged, and transportation or mass transit or any phase thereof; to borrow money and issue promissory notes, general obligation bonds, or revenue bonds or a combination thereof for any such purposes in accordance with provisions of this charter; and to execute mortgages or deeds of trust in favor of any federal agency, secured by property of which the unified government is the legal or beneficial or equitable owner, or in favor of any private agency where the loan is guaranteed by a federal agency.
SECTION 8-108. Federal and state aid.
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Georgia or from the United States or from any agency or instrumentality thereof or from any other source, public or private. The unified government shall be entitled to receive as state aid or as grant-in-aid from the State of Georgia or from the United States or from any agency or instrumentality thereof or from any other source, public or private, all funds to which a county is, or may hereafter be, entitled, and also all funds to which an incorporated city or municipality is, or may be hereafter entitled, and to receive the same without diminution or loss by reason of unification. When state aid or other grant-in-aid is distributed to any county on the basis of population or area, or both, then the entire population and the total area of Macon-Bibb, Georgia, shall be considered in calculating and determining the basis for such distribution. When state aid or other grant-in-aid is distributed to any county on the basis of rural area, rural road mileage, or rural population, or any combination thereof, then that area of the general services area outside of the urban services area or areas of Macon-Bibb, Georgia, shall be deemed to constitute rural area, its road mileage to constitute rural road mileage, and its population to constitute rural population. When state aid or other grant-in-aid is distributed to any incorporated city or municipality on the basis of population or area, or both, then the population or the area of the urban services area or areas of Macon-Bibb, Georgia, shall be deemed the population and the area used in calculating and determining the basis of such distribution.
SECTION 8-109. Budgets of county officers and agencies.
All elected officers and all agencies not under the direct control and jurisdiction of the COO, such as the Board of Health and the Board of Family and Children Services, which receive appropriations from the board, shall, on the same date as is applicable to budgets submitted by department heads, submit to the COO annual operating and capital budget requests for the ensuing fiscal year. Such budget requests, after any revisions therein by the COO and the mayor, shall be incorporated into the overall unified government budget for submission by the mayor to the board, which shall grant a hearing to any such officer or agency on such proposed budgets.
SECTION 8-110. Existing pension rights protected.
(a) Persons who, at the time this charter takes effect, are employed by any office, department, board, commission, or agency of the former City of Macon shall retain all pension rights which have accrued to them under any existing pension system. MaconBibb, Georgia, shall continue in force and effect any existing pension system for city employees covered thereby who are employed by the unified government, and the services of such employees shall not be deemed to have been interrupted by the adoption of this charter.

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(b) Persons who, at the time this charter takes effect, are employed by any office, department, board, commission, or agency of the former County of Bibb shall retain all rights which have accrued to them under any existing pension system. Macon-Bibb, Georgia, shall continue in force and effect any existing pension system for county employees covered thereby who are employed by the unified government, and the services of such employees shall not be deemed to have been interrupted by the adoption of this charter.
SECTION 8-111. Establishment of new pension systems; merging of existing systems.
The board is hereby authorized and empowered to establish and maintain a new pension system or pension systems affecting new employees and such other employees as desire to be covered thereby and to revise, combine, and consolidate any pension system in effect on the effective date of this charter; provided, however, that in no event shall any revision, combination, or unification of any existing pension system in effect when this charter is adopted result in the curtailment or diminishment of any right accrued under any existing pension system to any person heretofore employed by the City of Macon, Bibb County, or of any agency of such former governments.
SECTION 8-112. Amending charter.
This charter may be modified, rescinded, changed, or amended by only the following methods:
(1) An Act of the General Assembly of Georgia; or (2) An ordinance adopted by the Board of Commissioners of Macon-Bibb, Georgia, as provided for in Article IX, Section II, Paragraph I of the Constitution of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 8-113. Fidelity bonds.
All officers of Macon-Bibb, Georgia, both elected and appointed, shall execute such official bonds in such amounts and upon such terms and conditions as the law or the board may require.
SECTION 8-114. Examples of powers.
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(1) Ad valorem taxation: to levy, assess, and collect ad valorem taxes on all taxable property; (2) Other taxes: to levy, assess, and collect other taxes allowed by general law and in accordance therewith; (3) Business regulation and taxation: to levy, assess, and collect occupation taxes and to license and regulate occupations and businesses; (4) Appropriations: to make appropriations and expend funds for support of the unified government and any other lawful purpose; (5) Debts: to borrow money and issue bonds as authorized by general law; (6) Property: to own property and interests in property; (7) Gifts: to accept gifts and grants for any purpose related to the powers and duties of the unified government on such terms as the donor may impose; (8) Condemnation: to condemn property inside the unified government for present or future use; (9) Public utilities: to acquire, lease, operate, and dispose of public utilities; (10) Franchises: to grant franchises or make contracts for public utilities and to prescribe the conditions of such franchises and contracts; (11) Roadways: to open, maintain, improve, and close streets and roads and to grant franchises and rights of way thereon; (12) Public facilities: to acquire, operate, and dispose of public buildings, public projects, parks, cemeteries, recreational facilities, and other public improvements inside the unified government; (13) Building regulation: to regulate the building trades and the construction of buildings and to adopt and enforce building, housing, plumbing, electrical, gas, heating, and air-conditioning codes; (14) Planning and zoning: to adopt land use plans and exercise the power of zoning, subdivision regulation, and the like; (15) Police power: to exercise the police power for the public safety and well-being of the citizens of the unified government; (16) Roadside regulation: to prohibit or regulate signs, billboards, and other items upon or adjacent to streets and roads; (17) Health: to prescribe and enforce health and sanitation standards; (18) Pollution: to regulate emissions which pollute the air and water; (19) Fire safety: to fix fire limits and to prescribe and enforce fire safety regulations; (20) Public hazards: to provide for the destruction or removal of public hazards; (21) Waste disposal: to provide for and regulate the collection, disposal, and recycling of garbage and wastes; (22) Garbage fees: to fix and collect garbage fees; (23) Nuisances: to define and provide for the abatement of nuisances; (24) Property protection: to preserve and protect the property of the unified government; (25) Prisoners: to provide for public work by prisoners and for their confinement; (26) Animal control: to regulate or prohibit the keeping of animals;

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(27) Motor vehicles: to regulate the operation and parking of motor vehicles; (28) Taxicabs: to regulate vehicles operated for hire in the unified government; (29) Pensions: to provide and maintain a system of pensions and retirement for employees and officers of the unified government; provided, however, that any such retirement system or pension plan shall be a public retirement system subject to all provisions of general law including, without limitation, the minimum funding standards, the investment authority, and other provisions of Chapter 20 of Title 47 of the O.C.G.A., the "Public Retirement Systems Standards Law"; (30) Special assessments: to levy, assess, and collect special assessments to cover the cost of public improvements; (31) Contracts: to enter into lawful contracts and agreements; (32) Agencies: to create, alter, or abolish departments, boards, offices, commissions, authorities, and agencies of the unified government and to confer appropriate authority upon them; (33) Penalties: to provide penalties for violations of ordinances of the unified government; (34) Emergencies: to provide for the determination, proclamation, and combating of emergencies; (35) Urban redevelopment: to organize and operate an urban redevelopment program; (36) Public transportation: to organize and operate public transportation systems; and (37) General health, safety, and welfare: to define, regulate, and prohibit any act, practice, conduct, or use of property which is detrimental to the health, sanitation, cleanliness, welfare, and safety of the inhabitants of the unified government.
SECTION 8-115. Provision of services.
When determining services to be provided, the unified government of Macon-Bibb, Georgia, shall always attempt:
(1) To efficiently allocate resources to increase the quality of life for all citizens of Macon-Bibb; (2) To provide the highest quality services to all citizens of Macon-Bibb; (3) To ensure efficient utilization of community resources; (4) To promote equity for all citizens in the delivery of governmental services throughout Macon-Bibb; and (5) To recognize and consider the advantages of the provision of services through contractual arrangements with other governments and private enterprises.
SECTION 8-116. Historic items.

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It shall be the responsibility of the unified government to collect, preserve, and display documents and other items of historical significance to the City of Macon and Bibb County.
SECTION 8-117. Section captions.
The captions to the several sections of this charter are informative only and are not be construed as a part thereof.
SECTION 8-118. Effect of repeals.
No law heretofore repealed, expressly or by implication, shall be revived by the repeal herein of the repealing Act or by any provision of this charter that disclaims an intention to repeal or affect enumerated laws.
SECTION 8-119. Severability clause.
If any provision of this charter or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of this charter which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end, the provisions of this charter are declared to be severable.
SECTION 8-120. Repeal of conflicting laws.
All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this charter are hereby repealed.
ARTICLE IX TRANSITION PROVISIONS
SECTION 9-101. Election of first officials.
(a) The initial election for the purpose of electing the first mayor and members of the board of commissioners of the unified government shall be held on the Tuesday next following the first Monday in November, 2012. The board of elections shall publish notice of the call for such election in the newspaper in which the Bibb County sheriff's advertisements appear at least 30 days prior to the date of such election. (b) The election shall be held in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., the "Georgia Election Code." Within 30 days following the approval of this charter as provided in Section 9-113 of this charter, the Board of Elections of Bibb

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County shall prepare a list of qualified voters for each of the nine commission districts described in Appendix A of this charter. The officials elected at such election shall commence the terms of their office on the effective date of this charter. (c) The qualifications for office for such initial election shall be as prescribed by applicable provisions of this charter. (d) Any elected official of Bibb County or of any municipality lying wholly or partially therein and who is otherwise qualified under this charter shall be entitled to qualify and run for an office of the unified government.
SECTION 9-102. Initial terms of office.
The initial terms of the mayor and commissioners of the unified government elected at the November, 2012, election from the odd-numbered districts shall be for two years. The initial terms of the first commissioners of the unified government elected at the November, 2012, election from even-numbered districts shall be for four years. Such terms shall commence on January 1, 2013. Thereafter elections, all commissioners shall be elected for four-year terms.
SECTION 9-103. Provision of services during transition.
In order to unify the two governments and to assure the common and continued administration of services currently provided by both the City of Macon and Bibb County, the following procedures shall apply:
(1) On January 1, 2013, all services currently provided by the county shall be provided through the general services area to all residents of the county, and all services provided by the city shall be provided through the urban services area to the current residents of the City of Macon. Assuming the continued availability of state and federal funds, these service arrangements shall apply until modified as provided under the provisions cited in this section; (2) Not later than January 1, 2014, the unified government shall adopt a service delivery plan that includes, but is not limited to, the following:
(A) An administrative mechanism with appropriate status and adequate budget to develop and implement a comprehensive program of human and economic development. The program shall be responsible for identifying problems and needs that exist in the community and for identifying and securing resources needed to effectively address these problems and needs. The program shall encourage efforts to enable, empower, and involve the disadvantaged; address the causes of crime; work to enhance the quality of life of all citizens; and to help ensure that the unified government will be responsive to the needs of all citizens; and

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(B) An administrative mechanism with appropriate status and adequate budget to develop and implement adequate parks and recreation programs that will be available to all citizens of Macon-Bibb; and (3) The unified government shall work with due speed to equalize the charges for all services throughout the county.
SECTION 9-104. Existing employees.
(a) The unified government shall give hiring preference to full-time employees of the City of Macon and Bibb County and full-time employees of any department, office, or agency thereof upon the termination of said city and county governments and the inception of the unified government. (b) No person shall be appointed to, removed from, or in any way favored or discriminated against with respect to any position in the unified government because of race, gender, religion, age, handicap, or national origin.
SECTION 9-105. Initial budget.
(a) Until July 1, 2013, Macon-Bibb, Georgia shall operate under the funds remaining from the fiscal year of the combined budgets of the City of Macon and Bibb County.
(b)(1) The first full 12 month budget of the unified government for fiscal year 2013 shall not exceed an amount equal to the combined fiscal year general operating budgets of the City of Macon and Bibb County, plus increases due to inflation as specified in the Consumer Price Index, but not including capital road improvement and other special revenue funds or one-time costs related to the unification. (2) The 12 month budget of the unified government for fiscal year 2014 shall not exceed an amount equal to 98 percent of the preceding year's fiscal year general operating budgets, plus increases due to inflation as specified in the Consumer Price Index, but not including capital road improvement and other special revenue funds. (3) The 12 month budget of the unified government for fiscal year 2015 shall not exceed an amount equal to 97 percent of the preceding year's fiscal year general operating budgets, plus increases due to inflation as specified in the Consumer Price Index, but not including capital road improvement and other special revenue funds. (4) The 12 month budget of the unified government for fiscal year 2016 shall not exceed an amount equal to 96 percent of the preceding year's fiscal year general operating budgets, plus increases due to inflation as specified in the Consumer Price Index, but not including capital road improvement and other special revenue funds. (5) The 12 month budget of the unified government for fiscal year 2017 shall not exceed an amount equal to 95 percent of the preceding year's fiscal year general operating budgets, plus increases due to inflation as specified in the Consumer Price Index, but not including capital road improvement and other special revenue funds.

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(c) The budget limits established by subsection (b) of this section may be exceeded by not more than 15 percent in any given year if extreme economic circumstances require, but only by a vote of seven of nine councilmembers at an open meeting after notice on the official website of Macon-Bibb once a week for two consecutive weeks prior to the meeting and the hearing of public comments.
SECTION 9-106. Number of employees.
From January 1, 2013, until July 1, 2013, the total number of employees of Macon-Bibb, Georgia, shall not exceed the combined number of employees authorized for the governments of the City of Macon and Bibb County on the effective date of this charter.
SECTION 9-107. Cooperation of former governments.
(a) All officers, officials, and employees of the former City of Macon and Bibb County shall cooperate with and assist the mayor, the board, the chief operating officer, and other officers of Macon-Bibb, Georgia:
(1) In planning the unification of departments, boards, commissions, and agencies of said former governments and in transferring the functions, duties, and responsibilities of such departments, boards, commissions, authorities, and agencies to the appropriate agencies of the unified government of Macon-Bibb, Georgia; and (2) In all other respects in order that the transfer of the governments be accomplished in the most orderly manner possible. The officers of the unified government shall be entitled to examine all records, files, and other data in the possession of the former governments and of all officers, officials, employees, and departments thereof. The former governments shall, to the extent possible, provide working areas and facilities for the officers of the unified government. (b) A schedule for activity during the transition period is contained in Appendix B, attached to and made a part of this charter.
SECTION 9-108. Existing ordinances and resolutions continued in effect.
(a) Subject to subsection (d) of this section, existing ordinances and resolutions of the Commission of Bibb County and existing rules and regulations of county departments or agencies, not inconsistent with the provisions of this charter, shall continue in effect as ordinances, resolutions, rules, or regulations of Macon-Bibb, Georgia, or the appropriate department or agency thereof until they have been repealed, modified, or amended. (b) Subject to subsection (d) of this section, existing ordinances and resolutions of the City of Macon, not inconsistent with the provisions of this charter, shall continue in effect as ordinances and resolutions of Macon-Bibb, Georgia, and shall apply only to the area

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included within the urban services area until they have been repealed, modified, or amended. (c) Subject to subsection (d) of this section, in the event of a conflict between any of the ordinances or resolutions continued by this section, the provisions thereof shall apply only to the territory of the unified government that such ordinance or resolution applied prior to the effective date of this charter and until such ordinance or resolution is repealed, changed, or amended to eliminate the conflict. (d) Prior to this date, the board shall review all ordinances and resolutions and take whatever action is needed to remove any conflicts between ordinances and resolutions continued by this section in order to produce a uniform body of ordinances and resolutions free of any conflicts or contradictions between such provisions. This provision shall not prohibit the unified government from ratifying existing ordinances or adopting new ordinances that differentiate based on reasonable factors as determined by the board, including, but not limited to, population density.
SECTION 9-109. Contracts and obligations.
(a) Except as otherwise provided by this charter, all contracts, orders, leases, bonds, and other obligations or instruments entered into by Bibb County or for its benefit prior to the effective date of this charter shall continue in effect according to the terms thereof as obligations and rights of the unified government; provided, however, that any obligation created by Bibb County to become effective after the date of approval of this charter and prior to the effective date of this charter shall be subject to ratification and approval by the Board of Commissioners of Macon-Bibb, Georgia, within six months following the effective date of this charter. (b) Except as otherwise provided by this charter, contracts, orders, leases, bonds, and other obligations or instruments entered into by the City of Macon or for its benefit prior to the effective date of this charter shall continue in effect according to the terms thereof as obligations and rights of the unified government; provided, however, that any obligation created by the City of Macon to become effective after the date of approval of this charter and prior to the effective date of this charter shall be subject to ratification and approval by the Board of Commissioners of Macon-Bibb, Georgia, within six months following the effective date of this charter. (c) No pending action or proceeding of any nature (whether civil, criminal, judicial, administrative, or other) by or against the City of Macon or Bibb County or an agency or department thereof shall be abated or otherwise affected by the adoption of this charter, and Macon-Bibb, Georgia, shall stand substituted as a party in lieu thereof.
SECTION 9-110. Dissolution of existing governments.

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(a) On January 1, 2013, the Commission of Bibb County and the mayor and Council of the City of Macon and all the officers thereof and the offices thereof not continued under this charter are abolished, and all emoluments appertaining thereto shall cease. Thereupon, the governments of Bibb County and the City of Macon shall terminate as separate political entities, and all powers, functions, duties, and obligations thereof shall be transferred to and vested in the unified government created by this charter. (b) The term of the mayor and councilmembers for the City of Macon and Payne City whose terms began in January, 2012, shall expire on January 1, 2013.

SECTION 9-111. Transfer of records and equipment.

When an agency of the City of Macon or of Bibb County is abolished or unified by this charter, all books, papers, maps, charts, plans, records, other equipment, and personal property in possession of the same shall be delivered to the agency to which its rights, powers, duties, and obligations are transferred.

SECTION 9-112. Officers serve until successors qualify.

Notwithstanding any other provision of this charter, any officer performing duties under the government of the City of Macon, Payne City, or Bibb County may continue to perform the duties thereof until a successor, whether under the same title or office of another, shall be elected or appointed and qualified to perform the duties, it being the intention hereof that no duty or service shall lapse or be abandoned because of lack of an officer to perform same.

SECTION 9-113. Referendum on the charter.

(a) Not less than 30 days nor more than 60 days after receipt of the certified copy of the proposed charter and after receipt of approval by the Department of Justice of such proposed charter, it shall be the duty of the Bibb County Board of Elections to call a special election for approval or rejection of the proposed charter. The date of the election shall be Tuesday following, the first Monday in November 2011. The board shall cause the date and purpose of the election to be published once a week for two calendar weeks immediately preceding the date thereof in the official legal organ of Bibb County. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the following:

"( ) YES ( ) NO

Shall the charter unifying the governments of the City of Macon, Payne City, and Bibb County and creating a single county-wide government to supersede and replace those governments and which shortens the terms of the mayor and certain councilmembers of the City of Macon and Payne City for one year be approved?"

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(b) All persons desiring to vote for approval of the charter shall vote "YES," and those persons desiring to vote for rejection of the charter shall vote "NO." If more than onehalf of the votes cast by the qualified voters of Bibb County residing within the corporate limits of the City of Macon are for approval of the charter and if more than one-half of the total votes cast by all the qualified voters of Bibb County are for approval of the charter, then the charter shall become effective. Otherwise, it shall be void and of no force and effect. If more than one-half of the votes cast by the qualified voters of Bibb County residing within the corporate limits of Payne City are for approval of the charter, and if the charter otherwise becomes effective, then the charter of Payne City shall be repealed, and the territory of Payne City shall become a part of the unified government as otherwise provided in this charter. Otherwise, Payne City shall retain its charter and shall not become a part of the unified government. The expense of such election shall be borne equally by the City of Macon and Bibb County. (c) The special election shall be conducted pursuant to Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., the "Georgia Election Code." (d) A qualified voter, as used herein, shall mean a voter of Bibb County qualified to vote for members of the General Assembly of Georgia. The board shall certify the returns to the Secretary of State. The board shall also furnish a certified copy of the charter to the Secretary of State. The Secretary of State shall issue a proclamation showing and declaring the result of the election on the approval or rejection of the charter. One copy of the proclamation shall be attached to the copy of the charter certified to the Secretary of State. One copy of the proclamation shall be delivered to the clerk of the governing authority of the City of Macon who shall attach the same to the copy of the charter previously certified to him or her. One copy of the proclamation shall be delivered to the clerk of the governing authority of Bibb County who shall attach the same to the copy of the charter previously certified to him or her. If Payne City becomes a part of the unified government as provided in this section, one copy of the proclamation shall be delivered to the clerk of the governing authority of Payne City who shall attach the same to the copy of the charter previously certified to him or her. (e) Whenever a charter for the unification of the governments of the City of Macon, Payne City, and Bibb County has been accepted, the above-certified copies thereof, with the proclamation of the Secretary of State of Georgia attached thereto, shall be deemed duplicate original copies of the charter of the unified government for all purposes. The certified copy of the charter and proclamation deposited with the clerk of the governing authority of the City of Macon, the certified copy of the charter and proclamation deposited with the clerk of the governing authority of the Payne City, if applicable, and the certified copy of the charter and proclamation deposited with the clerk of the governing authority of Bibb County shall subsequently be delivered by them to the successor government. The successor government may issue certified copies of the charter, and any copy so certified shall be deemed a duplicate original copy of the charter of the unified government for all purposes. The Secretary of State is authorized to issue certified copies of the charter on file, and copies so certified shall be deemed duplicate original copies of the charter of the unified government for all purposes.

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SECTION 9-114. Effective dates.
Section 9-101 of this charter, relating to initial elections, subsection (b) of Section 9-110 of this charter, relating to the extension of terms of certain City of Macon and Payne City councilmembers, and Section 9-113 of this charter, relating to a referendum, shall become effective on July 1, 2011. The remaining sections of this charter shall become effective on January 1, 2013.
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BG: 6 6006 6007 6012 6013 6014 6015 6016 6017 6018 6019 6020 6021 6022 6023 6024 6025 6026 6027 6028 6029 6030 6031 6032 6033 6034 6035 6036 6037
District 004 Bibb County
Tract: 101 Tract: 102 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3016 3017 3018 Tract: 103 BG: 1 1000 1001 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 Tract: 105 BG: 1 1003 Tract: 106 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1012 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2017 2018 Tract: 107 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1068 1069 1070 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1124 1125 1998 1999 Tract: 108 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 BG: 2

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Tract: 110 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2998 2999 BG: 3 BG: 4 BG: 5 Tract: 111 BG: 4 Tract: 117.01 Tract: 119 BG: 1 BG: 2 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 BG: 3 Tract: 130 BG: 2 2031 2032 2033 2034
District 005 Bibb County
Tract: 121 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 Tract: 122 BG: 2 Tract: 124 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 BG: 2 Tract: 132.01 Tract: 134.01 BG: 1 BG: 2 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 Tract: 136.01

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BG: 2 2000 2002 2003 2004 BG: 4 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4037 4038 4039 4040 Tract: 136.02 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 BG: 5 5000 5001 5002 5003
District 006 Bibb County
Tract: 102 BG: 3 3015 Tract: 103 BG: 1 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 BG: 2 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 Tract: 104 Tract: 105 BG: 1 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1020 1023 1024 BG: 2 BG: 3 Tract: 106 BG: 2 2007 2008 2014 2015 2016 Tract: 115 BG: 1 BG: 2 2028 2029 2030 2048 2049 2050 2051 2053 Tract: 122 BG: 1 1009

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Tract: 123 BG: 1 BG: 2 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 BG: 3 3013 3014 3015 3021 3022 3023 3024 3026 3030 3031 3032 3033 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 Tract: 124 BG: 1 1007 BG: 3 BG: 4 BG: 5 Tract: 125 Tract: 126 BG: 1 1005 1006 1007
District 007 Bibb County
Tract: 115 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2052 Tract: 126 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 BG: 2 BG: 3 BG: 4 BG: 5 Tract: 127 Tract: 128 Tract: 129 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1011 1012 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Tract: 130 BG: 1

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BG: 2 2097 2098 2099 2100 2101 2102 2103 2104 2105 2106 2107 2108 2109 2110 2111 2112 2113 2114 2115 2116 2117 2118 2119 2120 2121 2122 2123 2124 2125 2126 2127 2128 2129 2130 2131 2132 2133 2134 2135 2136 2137 2138 2139 2140 2141 2148 2149 2155 2159 2161 2162 2163 2164 2165 2166 2167 2168 2169 2170 2171 2172 2173 2174 2226 2227 2228 2229 2230 2231 2232 2233 2992 2993 2994 Tract: 132.02 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 BG: 2 BG: 3
District 008 Bibb County
Tract: 105 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1017 1018 1019 1021 1022 1025 Tract: 106 BG: 1 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 BG: 3 Tract: 107 BG: 1 1057 1058 1059 1065 1066 1067 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095 1096 1097 1098 1099 1100 1101 1102 1103 1104 1105 1106 1107 1108 1109 1110 1111 1112 1113 1114 1115 1116 1117 1118 1119 1120 1121 1122 1123 Tract: 108 BG: 1 1039 1040 Tract: 111 BG: 1 BG: 2 BG: 3 Tract: 112 Tract: 113 Tract: 114

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Tract: 117.02 Tract: 130 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2074 2075 2076 2077 2078 2079 2080 2081 2082 2083 2084 2085 2086 2087 2088 2089 2090 2091 2092 2093 2094 2095 2096 2142 2143 2144 2145 2146 2147 2150 2151 2152 2153 2154 2156 2157 2158 2160 2175 2176 2177 2178 2179 2180 2181 2182 2183 2184 2185 2186 2187 2188 2189 2190 2191 2192 2193 2194 2195 2196 2197 2198 2199 2234 2995 2996 2997 2998 2999 Tract: 133.01 Tract: 133.02
District 009 Bibb County
Tract: 129 BG: 1 1009 1010 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 BG: 2 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 Tract: 130 BG: 2 2200 2201 2202 2203 2204 2205 2206 2207 2208 2209 2210 2211 2212 2213 2214 2215 2216 2217 2218 2219 2220 2221 2222 2223 2224 2225 2235 2236 2990 2991 Tract: 131.01 Tract: 131.02 Tract: 132.02 BG: 1 1016 1017 1018 1019 Tract: 135.01 BG: 1 BG: 2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 BG: 5 5000 5001 5002 5003 5004 5005 5006 5007 5008 5009 5010 5011

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5012 5013 5014 5015 5016 Tract: 135.02 BG: 1 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1065 1066 1067 BG: 2 2000 2001 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028

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:

Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden N Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway N Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer
Cooper Crawford

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey E Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs E Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon E Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England
Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd
Franklin Y Frazier
Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner E Harbin Y Harden, B E Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Y Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston E Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs N James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S N Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long N Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan
Morris Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak E Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders Y Scott, M N Scott, S

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B E Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R
Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D
Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas N Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson
Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard N Williams, A N Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson
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On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 149, nays 9.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

Due to a mechanical malfunction, the vote of Representative Abdul-Salaam of the 74th was not recorded on the preceding roll call. She wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon.

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

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate:

SB 8.

By Senators Seabaugh of the 28th, Hill of the 4th, Butterworth of the 50th, Heath of the 31st, Loudermilk of the 52nd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5B of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the state accounting office, so as to direct the state accounting officer to contract with a third party to audit state contracts for the purpose of recovering certain funds; to provide for an annual report; to provide for information from state agencies; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 17. By Senators Golden of the 8th, Goggans of the 7th and Shafer of the 48th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general insurance provisions, so as to establish the Special Advisory Commission on Mandated Health Insurance Benefits; to provide for its membership, terms, meetings, and duties; to provide for review of proposed legislation containing a mandated health insurance benefit or provider; to provide for review of existing mandated health insurance benefits or providers; to provide for staff assistance; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following resolution of the Senate:

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SR 20. By Senators Rogers of the 21st, Williams of the 19th, Heath of the 31st, Seabaugh of the 28th, Shafer of the 48th and others:

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for limitations on state government taxation and expenditures; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for spending limits; to provide for excess revenues; to provide for the authority of the General Assembly with respect to the foregoing; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolution of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the Committees:

SB 8.

By Senators Seabaugh of the 28th, Hill of the 4th, Butterworth of the 50th, Heath of the 31st, Loudermilk of the 52nd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5B of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the state accounting office, so as to direct the state accounting officer to contract with a third party to audit state contracts for the purpose of recovering certain funds; to provide for an annual report; to provide for information from state agencies; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.

SB 17. By Senators Golden of the 8th, Goggans of the 7th and Shafer of the 48th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general insurance provisions, so as to establish the Special Advisory Commission on Mandated Health Insurance Benefits; to provide for its membership, terms, meetings, and duties; to provide for review of proposed legislation containing a mandated health insurance benefit or provider; to provide for review of existing mandated health insurance benefits or providers; to provide for staff assistance; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

SR 20.

By Senators Rogers of the 21st, Williams of the 19th, Heath of the 31st, Seabaugh of the 28th, Shafer of the 48th and others:

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A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for limitations on state government taxation and expenditures; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for spending limits; to provide for excess revenues; to provide for the authority of the General Assembly with respect to the foregoing; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

Representative Thomas of the 100th moved that the House reconsider its action in giving the requisite constitutional majority to the following Bill of the House:

HB 179. By Representatives Burns of the 157th, Roberts of the 154th, England of the 108th, Bryant of the 160th, Hamilton of the 23rd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 3 of Chapter 6 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the state highway system, so as to modify the procedures whereby owners of legally erected and maintained signs obtain and renew permits for the installation of signs; to change certain conditions relating to permits to remove vegetation from the viewing zones of outdoor signs; to provide for related matters; to provide for severability; to provide for the Department of Transportation to promulgate forms and policies; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Pursuant to Rule 133, Representative Cheokas of the 134th was excused from voting on HB 179.

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

N Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison N Amerson N Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin N Baker N Battles N Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield N Benton N Black

N Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler
Dempsey E Dickerson N Dickey N Dickson Y Dobbs E Dollar Y Drenner N Dudgeon E Dukes N Dutton N Ehrhart N England
Epps, C N Epps, J

N Heckstall N Hembree Y Henson N Hill Y Holcomb N Holmes N Holt N Horne Y Houston E Howard N Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley N Jackson Y Jacobs N James

N Mayo N McBrayer N McCall Y McKillip
Meadows N Mills N Mitchell N Morgan
Morris Mosby N Murphy N Neal, J Y Neal, Y N Nimmer N Nix Y Oliver

Y Setzler N Shaw
Sheldon N Sims, B E Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre N Spencer N Stephens, M
Stephens, R N Stephenson N Talton

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N Braddock N Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce N Bryant Y Buckner N Burns N Byrd Y Carter N Casas N Channell
Cheokas N Clark, J N Clark, V N Coleman N Collins N Cooke N Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

N Evans Y Floyd N Fludd N Franklin N Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick N Gordon Y Greene N Hamilton N Hanner E Harbin N Harden, B E Harden, M N Harrell N Hatchett Y Hatfield N Heard

N Jasperse N Jerguson N Johnson Y Jones, J N Jones, S N Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick N Kidd N Knight N Lane Y Lindsey N Long N Lucas N Maddox, B N Maddox, G N Manning N Marin Y Martin N Maxwell

N O'Neal N Pak E Parent Y Parrish N Parsons N Peake Y Powell, A N Powell, J N Pruett N Purcell
Ramsey N Randall Y Reece N Rice Y Riley N Roberts N Rogers N Rynders
Scott, M N Scott, S

N Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R N Taylor, T N Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu N Walker Y Watson N Welch N Weldon N Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard N Williams, A N Williams, E N Williams, R N Williamson
Yates Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 56, nays 104.

The motion was lost.

The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:

Representatives Franklin of the 43rd, Atwood of the 179th, Carter of the 175th, Smith of the 122nd, Coomer of the 14th, and Holcomb of the 82nd.

The following Resolutions of the House, favorably reported by the Committee on Rules, were read and adopted:

HR 258. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Bryant of the 160th, Purcell of the 159th, Stephens of the 161st, Gordon of the 162nd and others:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the members of the St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee on the upcoming occasion of the 2011 St. Patrick's Day Parade in Savannah, Georgia, and inviting the committee members to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.

HR 345. By Representatives Fludd of the 66th, Abdul-Salaam of the 74th, Ramsey of the 72nd, Yates of the 73rd and Jordan of the 77th:

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A RESOLUTION congratulating the Sandy Creek High School football team on winning the 2010 GHSA Class AAA State Championship and inviting the team to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 386. By Representatives Harrell of the 106th, Casas of the 103rd, Dickerson of the 95th, Pak of the 102nd, Coleman of the 97th and others:
A RESOLUTION congratulating the Brookwood High School football team on winning the 2010 GHSA Class AAAAA State Championship and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 389. By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, Riley of the 50th, Jones of the 46th and Martin of the 47th:
A RESOLUTION commending the Will to Live Foundation and inviting the Trautwein family to be recognized by 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 238. By Representatives Golick of the 34th, Lindsey of the 54th, Hatfield of the 177th, Willard of the 49th, Ramsey of the 72nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to legal defense for indigents, so as to change certain provisions relative to the powers and duties of the council; to change certain provisions relating to the director and the director's responsibilities; to change provisions relating to councilmembers' responsibilities; to provide for the director to appoint circuit public defenders; to change certain annual reporting requirements; to repeal an obsolete effective date Code section; to change provisions relating to the circuit public defender supervisory panel; to change provisions relating to appointing attorneys in conflict of interest cases; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

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To amend Chapter 12 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to legal defense for indigents, so as to change and clarify certain provisions relative to the powers and duties of the council and director; to clarify the council's responsibility to set policy and standards and the director's responsibility to develop rules and regulations to efficiently administer the provisions of this chapter; to change provisions relating to councilmembers' responsibilities; to provide for the director to appoint circuit public defenders; to change certain annual reporting requirements; to repeal an obsolete effective date Code section; to change provisions relating to the circuit public defender supervisory panel; to change provisions relating to appointing attorneys in conflict of interest cases; 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 12 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to legal defense for indigents, is amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 17-12-4, relating to the authority of the Georgia Public Defender Standards Council, as follows:
"(a) The council: (1) Shall be a legal entity; (2) Shall have perpetual existence; (3) May contract; (4) May own property; (5) May accept funds, grants, and gifts from any public or private source, which shall be used to defray the expenses incident to implementing its purposes; (6) May adopt and use an official seal; and (7) May establish a principal office; (8) May hire such administrative and clerical personnel as may be necessary and appropriate to fulfill its purposes; and (9) Shall have such other powers, privileges, and duties as may be reasonable and necessary for the proper fulfillment of its purposes."
SECTION 2. Said title is further amended by revising subsections (a), (c), and (d) of Code Section 1712-5, relating to the director and the director's responsibilities, as follows:
"(a) To be eligible for appointment as the director, a candidate shall be a member in good standing of the State Bar of Georgia with at least seven years' experience in the practice of law. The director shall be selected on the basis of training and experience and such other qualifications as the council deems appropriate. The director shall be both appointed and removed by the Governor and shall serve at the pleasure council, subject to the approval of the Governor." "(c) The director shall have and may exercise the following power and authority:

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(1) The power and authority to take or cause to be taken any or all action necessary to perform any indigent defense services or otherwise necessary to perform any duties, responsibilities, or functions which the council director is authorized by law to perform or and to exercise any power or authority which the council is authorized by law to exercise; (2) The power and authority to make, promulgate, enforce, or otherwise require compliance with any and all rules, regulations, procedures, or directives necessary to perform any indigent defense services,; to carry into effect the minimum standards and procedures policies promulgated by the council, or otherwise necessary; and to perform any duties, responsibilities, or functions which the council is authorized by law to perform or to exercise any power or authority which the council is authorized by law to exercise; and (3) The power and authority to assist the council in the performance of its duties, responsibilities, and functions and the exercise of its power and authority. (d) The director shall: (1) Prepare and submit to the council a proposed budget for the council. The director shall also prepare and submit an annual report containing pertinent data on the operations, costs, and needs of the council and such other information as the council may require; (2) Develop such rules, policies, procedures, and regulations, and standards as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter and submit these to the council and comply with all applicable laws, standards, and regulations, and submit these to the council for approval; (3) Administer and coordinate the operations of the council and supervise compliance with rules, policies, procedures, regulations, and standards adopted by the council; (4) Maintain proper records of all financial transactions related to the operation of the council; (5) At the director's discretion, solicit and accept on behalf of the council any funds that may become available from any source, including government, nonprofit, or private grants, gifts, or bequests; (6) Coordinate the services of the council with any federal, county, or private programs established to provide assistance to indigent persons in cases subject to this chapter and consult with professional bodies concerning the implementation and improvement of programs for providing indigent services; (7) Provide for the training of attorneys and other staff involved in the legal representation of persons subject to this chapter; (8) Attend all council meetings, except those meetings or portions thereof that address the question of appointment or removal of the director; (9) Ensure that the expenditures of the council are not greater than the amounts budgeted or available from other revenue sources; (10) Hire, with the pending approval of the council, a mental health advocate who shall serve as director of the division of the office of mental health advocacy;

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(11) Hire, with the pending approval of the council, the capital defender who shall serve as the director of the division of the office of the Georgia capital defender; and (12) Evaluate each circuit public defender's job performance and communicate his or her findings to the council; and (13) Perform other duties as the council may assign."
SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (d) of Code Section 17-12-7, relating to councilmembers and responsibilities, as follows:
"(d) Unless otherwise provided in this article, a quorum shall be a majority of the members of the council who are then in office, and decisions of the council shall be by majority vote of the members present, except that a majority of the entire council must shall be required to approve the appointment or removal of the chairperson or removal of a circuit public defender for cause pursuant to Code Section 17-12-20 and for annual approval of an alternative delivery system pursuant to Code Section 17-12-36 and other matters as set forth in Code Section 17-12-36. The vote of two-thirds of the members of the entire council shall be required to remove the chairperson of the council or to overturn the director's decision regarding the removal of a circuit public defender."
SECTION 4. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsections (b) and (c) of Code Section 1712-8, relating to approval by council of programs for representation of indigents, as follows:
"(b) The council shall approve and implement programs, services, rules, policies, procedures, regulations, and standards as may be necessary to fulfill the purposes and provisions of this chapter and to comply with all applicable laws governing the rights of indigent persons accused of violations of criminal law. (c) All rules, regulations, policies, and standards that are promulgated by the council shall be publicly available for review and shall be posted on the council's website. Each rule, regulation, policy, and standard shall identify the date upon which such rule, regulation, policy, and standard took effect."
SECTION 5. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 17-12-9, relating to continuing legal education for public defenders and staff, as follows:
"17-12-9. The council shall be authorized to conduct or approve for credit or reimbursement, or both, basic and continuing legal education courses or other appropriate training programs for the circuit public defenders or their staff members. The council, in accordance with such rules policies as it shall adopt, shall be authorized to provide reimbursement, in whole or in part, for the actual expenses incurred by any circuit public defender or their staff members in attending any approved course or training program from funds as may be appropriated or otherwise made available to the council.

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The circuit public defenders or their staff members shall be authorized to receive reimbursement for actual expenses incurred in attending approved courses or training programs. The council shall adopt rules policies governing the approval of courses and training programs for credit or reimbursement as may be necessary to administer this Code section properly."
SECTION 6. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (c) of Code Section 17-12-10, relating to annual reporting, as follows:
"(c) The council director shall prepare annually a report in order to provide the General Assembly, the Supreme Court, and the Governor with information on the council's assessment of the delivery of indigent defense services, including, but not limited to, the costs involved in operating each program and each governing authority's indigent person verification system, methodology used, costs expended, and savings realized."
SECTION 7. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (f) of Code Section 17-12-10.1, relating to the legislative oversight committee, as follows:
"(f) The legislative oversight committee shall make an annual report of its activities and findings to the membership of the General Assembly, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, and the Governor within one week of the convening of each regular session of the General Assembly. The chairperson of such committee shall deliver written executive summaries of such report to the members of the General Assembly prior to the adoption of the General Appropriations Act each year."
SECTION 8. Said chapter is further amended by repealing Code Section 17-12-13, relating to the effective date of the article, which reads as follows:
"17-12-13. This article shall become effective on December 31, 2003, except as specified in Code Section 17-12-3."
SECTION 9. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 17-12-20, relating to the public defender selection panel for each circuit and the appointment of the circuit public defender, as follows:
"17-12-20. (a) On and after July 1, 2008 2011, there is created in each judicial circuit in this state a circuit public defender supervisory panel to be composed of seven three members, all of whom shall be attorneys who regularly practice in that particular judicial circuit. The Lieutenant Governor, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the chief judge of the superior court of the circuit shall each appoint one member. The Governor shall appoint four members, two of which shall be members of the governing authority of the

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counties within the judicial circuit for which such member is appointed to serve. A member of a governing authority shall be eligible to serve so long as he or she retains the office by virtue of which he or she is serving on the panel. Other than the county commissioner, members one member. In a single county judicial circuit, the chairperson of the governing authority or sole commissioner shall appoint one member; in multicounty judicial circuits, the chairpersons of the governing authorities or sole commissioners shall caucus and appoint one member. When a caucus is needed to appoint a member of the supervisory panel, the chairperson or sole commissioner of the largest county by population in the judicial circuit shall convene the caucus. Members of the circuit public defender supervisory panel shall be individuals with significant experience working in the criminal justice system or who have demonstrated a strong commitment to the provision of adequate and effective representation of indigent defendants. A prosecuting attorney as defined in paragraph (6) of Code Section 19-1351, any employee of a prosecuting attorney's office, or an employee of the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of the State of Georgia shall not serve as a member of the circuit public defender supervisory panel after July 1, 2005. On and after July 1, 2008, no employees of the council shall serve as a member of the circuit public defender supervisory panel. Members of the circuit public defender supervisory panel shall reside in the judicial circuit in which they serve. The circuit public defender supervisory panel members shall serve for a term of five years. Any vacancy for an appointed member shall be filled by the appointing authority within 60 days of the vacancy occurring.
(b)(1) By majority vote of its membership, the circuit public defender supervisory panel shall annually elect a chairperson and secretary and determine a quorum for the transaction of business. The chairperson shall conduct the meetings and deliberations of the panel and direct all activities. The secretary shall keep accurate records of all the meetings and deliberations and perform such other duties as the chairperson may direct. The panel may be called into session upon the direction of the chairperson or by the council. (2) By majority vote of its membership, the circuit public defender supervisory panel shall appoint nominate not more than five people to serve as the circuit public defender in the circuit as provided in this article. The first such appointments shall be made to take office on January 1, 2005, for terms of up to four years. The initial appointments shall be for a term of up to four years. The director shall select the circuit public defender from the panel's list of nominees. A circuit public defender shall serve a term for up to four years and may be appointed for successive terms but shall not be reappointed if he or she was removed pursuant to subsection (c) of this Code section. (c) A circuit public defender may be removed for cause by a majority vote of the council and may be removed without cause by a vote of two-thirds of the members of the entire council the director. If a circuit public defender wants to appeal such removal, he or she may appeal the decision to the council. By a vote of two-thirds of the members of the entire council, the council may overturn the director's decision.

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Any appeal regarding a removal request shall be submitted to the council within 15 days of the effective date of the removal, and the council shall take action in hearing the appeal at its next regularly scheduled meeting and take final action within 30 days thereafter. A circuit public defender who has been removed by the director who has filed an appeal with the council shall continue to serve as the circuit public defender until the council reaches a decision on the appeal. (d) A circuit public defender supervisory panel may convene at any time during its circuit public defender's term of office and shall convene at least semiannually annually for purposes of reviewing the circuit public defender's job performance and the performance of the circuit public defender office. The council director and circuit public defender shall be notified at least two weeks in advance of the convening of the circuit public defender supervisory panel. The circuit public defender shall be given the opportunity to appear before the circuit public defender supervisory panel and present evidence and testimony. The chairperson shall determine the agenda for the semiannual annual review process, but, at a minimum, such review shall include information collected pursuant to subsection (c) of Code Section 17-12-24, usage of state and local funding, expenditures, and budgeting matters. The chairperson shall make an annual report on or before the thirtieth day of September of each year concerning the circuit public defender supervisory panel's findings regarding the job performance of the circuit public defender and his or her office to the council director on a form provided to the panel by the council director. If at any time the circuit public defender supervisory panel finds that the circuit public defender is performing in a less than satisfactory manner or finds information of specific misconduct, the circuit public defender supervisory panel may by majority vote of its members adopt a resolution seeking review of their findings and remonstrative action by the council director. Such resolution shall specify the reason for such request. All evidence presented and the findings of the circuit public defender supervisory panel shall be forwarded to the council director within 15 days of the adoption of the resolution. The council director shall initiate action on the circuit public defender supervisory panel's resolution at its next regularly scheduled meeting and take final action within 60 30 days thereafter of receiving the resolution. The council director shall notify the circuit public defender supervisory panel, in writing, of any actions taken pursuant to submission of a resolution under this subsection. (e) If a vacancy occurs for the position of circuit public defender, the chief judge of the superior court of the circuit director shall appoint an interim circuit public defender to serve until the circuit public defender supervisory panel director has appointed a replacement. Within 30 days of the vacancy occurring, the The circuit public defender supervisory panel shall appoint meet and nominate not more than five people to serve as a replacement circuit public defender within three months of the occurring of the vacancy. The replacement circuit public defender shall not be any individual who has been removed by the council pursuant to subsection (c) of this Code section. The director shall select the replacement circuit public defender from the panel's list of nominees."

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SECTION 10. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsections (a) and (c) of Code Section 1712-22, relating to the procedure for appointment of attorneys for indigent defendants in the event a public defender's office has a conflict of interest, as follows:
"(a) The director, with input from the council, shall establish a procedure for providing legal representation in cases where the circuit public defender office has a conflict of interest. Such procedure may include, but shall not be limited to, the appointment of individual counsel on a case-by-case basis or the utilization of another circuit public defender office. Whatever procedure the council director establishes for each circuit's conflict of interest cases shall be adhered to by the circuit public defender office. It is the intent of the General Assembly that the council director consider the most efficient and effective system to provide legal representation where the circuit public defender office has a conflict of interest." "(c) Attorneys who seek appointment in conflict cases shall have such experience or training in the defense of criminal cases as is necessary in light of the complexity of the case to which he or she is appointed and shall meet such qualifications, regulations, and standards for the representation of indigent defendants as are established by the council."
SECTION 11. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (d) of Code Section 17-12-23, relating to cases in which public defender representation is required, as follows:
"(d) A city or county may contract with the circuit public defender office for the provision of criminal defense for indigent persons accused of violating city or county ordinances or state laws. If a city or county does not contract with the circuit public defender office, the city or county shall be subject to all applicable rules, regulation, policies, and standards adopted by the council for representation of indigent persons in this state."
SECTION 12. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (4) of subsection (c) of Code Section 17-12-30, relating to classification of personnel, as follows:
"(4) Any reduction in salary shall be made in accordance with the salary range for the position and the policies, rules, or regulations adopted by the council."
SECTION 13. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of Code Section 17-12-36, relating to alternate delivery systems, as follows:
"(2) The council, by majority vote of the entire council, determines that the delivery system meets or exceeds its rules, regulations, policies, and standards, including, without limitation, caseload standards, as the council adopts;"

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SECTION 14. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 17-12-80, relating to verification of indigency required, as follows:
"(b) The council shall establish rules and regulations policies and standards to determine approval of an indigent person verification system and shall annually provide written notification to the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority as to whether or not a governing authority has an approved indigent person verification system."

SECTION 15. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

SECTION 16. 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 Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey E Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs E Dollar
Drenner Y Dudgeon E Dukes Y Dutton
Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene

Y Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson
Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby
Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer
Nix Y Oliver
O'Neal Y Pak E Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake
Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell
Ramsey

Y Setzler Shaw
Y Sheldon Sims, B
E Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas N Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon

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Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Hamilton Y Hanner E Harbin Y Harden, B E Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Y Lindsey Y Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders Y Scott, M N Scott, S

Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 159, nays 3.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

Representatives Murphy of the 120th, Powell of the 29th, Shaw of the 176th, and Sims of the 119th 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 Fullerton of the 151st stated that she inadvertently voted "aye" on the preceding roll call. She wished to be recorded as voting "nay" thereon.

HB 116. By Representatives Parsons of the 42nd, Geisinger of the 48th, Baker of the 78th, Williams of the 89th and Rogers of the 26th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 46-2-28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the procedure for issuance of stocks, bonds, notes, or other debt by companies under the Public Service Commission's jurisdiction, so as to provide for exemption from those procedures under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; 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 Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey E Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs E Dollar Y Drenner

Y Heckstall Y Hembree
Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon
Sims, B E Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R

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Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell N Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway N Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Dudgeon E Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner E Harbin Y Harden, B E Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer
Nix Y Oliver
O'Neal Y Pak E Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake
Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell
Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders Y Scott, M N Scott, S

Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R N Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas N Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard
Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 158, nays 6.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Representatives Powell of the 29th and Sims of the 119th 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.

Due to a mechanical malfunction, the vote of Representative Williams of the 165th was not recorded on the preceding roll call. He wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon.

HB 162. By Representatives Purcell of the 159th, Willard of the 49th, Stephens of the 164th, Tankersley of the 158th, Greene of the 149th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 1 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the sexual offender registration review board, so as to provide that persons who are required to register on the state sexual offender registry are prohibited from photographing a minor without the permission of the minor's parent; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

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

Y Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway
Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey E Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs E Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon E Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner E Harbin Y Harden, B E Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Y Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby
Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser
Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer
Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak E Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake
Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell
Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders Y Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B E Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 165, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Representatives Hudson of the 124th and Powell of the 29th 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.

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HB 24. By Representatives Willard of the 49th, Lindsey of the 54th, Weldon of the 3rd, Dobbs of the 53rd, Jacobs of the 80th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated so as to substantially revise, supersede, and modernize provisions relating to evidence; to provide for legislative findings; to amend Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to move provisions relating to DNA analysis of persons convicted of certain crimes from Title 24 to Title 35; to change provisions relating to foreign language interpreters and interpreters for the hearing impaired; to amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated so as to conform provisions to the new Title 24 and correct cross-references; to provide for effective dates and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated so as to substantially revise, supersede, and modernize provisions relating to evidence; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for definitions; to provide for general provisions; to provide for judicial notice; to provide for parol evidence; to provide for admission of relevant evidence; to provide for testimonial privileges; to provide for competency of witnesses; to provide for opinions and expert testimony; to provide for and define hearsay; to provide for authentication and identification of writings, recordings, and photographs; to provide for the best evidence rule; to provide for establishment of lost records; to provide for medical and other confidential information; to provide for securing attendance of witnesses and production and preservation of evidence; to provide for proof generally; to amend Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to move provisions relating to DNA analysis of persons convicted of certain crimes from Title 24 to Title 35; to change provisions relating to foreign language interpreters and interpreters for the hearing impaired; to amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated so as to conform provisions to the new Title 24 and correct cross-references; 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. It is the intent of the General Assembly in enacting this Act to adopt the Federal Rules of Evidence, as interpreted by the Supreme Court of the United States and the United States

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circuit courts of appeal as of January 1, 2013, to the extent that such interpretation is consistent with the Constitution of Georgia. Where conflicts were found to exist among the decisions of the various circuit courts of appeal interpreting the federal rules of evidence, the General Assembly considered the decisions of the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals. It is the intent of the General Assembly to revise, modernize, and reenact the general laws of this state relating to evidence while adopting, in large measure, the Federal Rules of Evidence. The General Assembly is cognizant that there are many issues regarding evidence that are not covered by the Federal Rules of Evidence and in those situations the former provisions of Title 24 have been retained. Unless displaced by the particular provisions of this Act, the General Assembly intends that the substantive law of evidence in Georgia as it existed on December 31, 2012, be retained.
SECTION 2. The Official Code of Georgia Annotated is amended by repealing in its entirety Title 24, relating to evidence, and enacting a new Title 24 to read as follows:
"TITLE 24 CHAPTER 1 ARTICLE 1
24-1-1. The object of all legal investigation is the discovery of truth. Rules of evidence shall be construed to secure fairness in administration, eliminate unjustifiable expense and delay, and promote the growth and development of the law of evidence to the end that the truth may be ascertained and proceedings justly determined.
24-1-2. (a) The rules of evidence shall apply in all trials by jury in any court in this state. (b) The rules of evidence shall apply generally to all nonjury trials and other factfinding proceedings of any court in this state subject to the limitations set forth in subsections (c) and (d) of this Code section. (c) The rules of evidence, except those with respect to privileges, shall not apply in the following situations:
(1) The determination of questions of fact preliminary to admissibility of evidence when the issue is to be determined by the court under Code Section 24-1-104; (2) Criminal proceedings before grand juries; (3) Proceedings for extradition or rendition; (4) Proceedings for revoking parole; (5) Proceedings for the issuance of warrants for arrest and search warrants except as provided by subsection (b) of Code Section 17-4-40; (6) Proceedings with respect to release on bond; (7) Dispositional hearings and custody hearings in juvenile court; or

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(8) Contempt proceedings in which the court, pursuant to subsection (a) of Code Section 15-1-4, may act summarily. (d)(1) In criminal commitment or preliminary hearings in any court, the rules of evidence shall apply except that hearsay shall be admissible. (2) In in rem forfeiture proceedings, the rules of evidence shall apply except that hearsay shall be admissible in determining probable cause or reasonable cause. (3) In presentence hearings, the rules of evidence shall apply except that hearsay and character evidence shall be admissible. (4) In administrative hearings, the rules of evidence as applied in the trial of nonjury civil actions shall be followed, subject to special statutory rules or agency rules as authorized by law. (e) Except as modified by statute, the common law as expounded by Georgia courts shall continue to be applied to the admission and exclusion of evidence and to procedures at trial.
ARTICLE 2
24-1-101. Reserved.
24-1-102. Reserved.
24-1-103. (a) Error shall not be predicated upon a ruling which admits or excludes evidence unless a substantial right of the party is affected and:
(1) In case the ruling is one admitting evidence, a timely objection or motion to strike appears of record, stating the specific ground of objection, if the specific ground was not apparent from the context; or (2) In case the ruling is one excluding evidence, the substance of the evidence was made known to the court by an offer of proof or was apparent from the context within which questions were asked. Once the court makes a definitive ruling on the record admitting or excluding any evidence, either at or before trial, a party need not renew an objection or offer of proof to preserve such claim of error for appeal. (b) The court shall accord the parties adequate opportunity to state grounds for objections and present offers of proof. The court may add any other or further statement which shows the character of the evidence, the form in which it was offered, the objection made, and the ruling thereon. The court may direct the making of an offer of proof in question and answer form. (c) Jury proceedings shall be conducted, to the extent practicable, so as to prevent inadmissible evidence from being suggested to the jury by any means, including, but

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not limited to, making statements or offers of proof or asking questions in the hearing of the jury. (d) Nothing in this Code section shall preclude a court from taking notice of plain errors affecting substantial rights although such errors were not brought to the attention of the court.
24-1-104. (a) Preliminary questions concerning the qualification of a person to be a witness, the existence of a privilege, or the admissibility of evidence shall be determined by the court, subject to the provisions of subsection (b) of this Code section. In making its determination, the court shall not be bound by the rules of evidence except those with respect to privileges. Preliminary questions shall be resolved by a preponderance of the evidence standard. (b) When the relevancy of evidence depends upon the fulfillment of a condition of fact, the court shall admit it upon, or subject to, the introduction of evidence sufficient to support a finding of the fulfillment of the condition. (c) Hearings on the admissibility of confessions shall in all cases be conducted out of the hearing of the jury. Hearings on other preliminary matters shall be conducted out of the hearing of the jury when the interests of justice require or when an accused is a witness and requests a hearing outside the presence of the jury. (d) The accused shall not, by testifying upon a preliminary matter, become subject to cross-examination as to other issues in the proceeding. (e) This Code section shall not limit the right of a party to introduce before the jury evidence relevant to weight or credibility.
24-1-105. When evidence which is admissible as to one party or for one purpose but which is not admissible as to another party or for another purpose is admitted, the court, upon request, shall restrict the evidence to its proper scope and instruct the jury accordingly.
24-1-106. When a writing or recorded statement or part thereof is introduced by a party, an adverse party may require the introduction at that time of any other part or any other writing or recorded statement which, in fairness, should be considered contemporaneously with the writing or recorded statement.
CHAPTER 2 ARTICLE 1
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(1) Generally known within the territorial jurisdiction of the court; or (2) Capable of accurate and ready determination by resort to sources whose accuracy cannot reasonably be questioned. (c) A court may take judicial notice, whether or not requested by a party. (d) A court shall take judicial notice if requested by a party and provided with the necessary information. (e) A party shall be entitled, upon timely request, to an opportunity to be heard as to the propriety of taking judicial notice and the tenor of the matter noticed. In the absence of prior notification, such request may be made after judicial notice has been taken. (f) Judicial notice may be taken at any stage of the proceeding. (g)(1) In a civil proceeding, the court shall instruct the jury to accept as conclusive any fact judicially noticed. (2) In a criminal proceeding, the court shall instruct the jury that it may, but is not required to, accept as conclusive any fact judicially noticed.
ARTICLE 2
24-2-220. The existence and territorial extent of states and their forms of government; all symbols of nationality; the laws of nations; all laws and resolutions of the General Assembly and the journals of each branch thereof as published by authority; the laws of the United States and of the several states thereof as published by authority; the uniform rules of the courts; the administrative rules and regulations filed with the Secretary of State pursuant to Code Section 50-13-6; the general customs of merchants; the admiralty and maritime courts of the world and their seals; the political makeup and history of this state and the federal government as well as the local divisions of this state; the seals of the several departments of the government of the United States and of the several states of the union; and all similar matters of legislative fact shall be judicially recognized without the introduction of proof. Judicial notice of adjudicative facts shall be governed by Code Section 24-2-201.
24-2-221. When certified by a public officer, clerk, or keeper of county or municipal records in this state in a manner as specified for county records in Code Section 24-9-920 or in a manner as specified for municipal records in paragraph (1) or (2) of Code Section 24-9902 and in the absence of contrary evidence, judicial notice may be taken of a certified copy of any ordinance or resolution included within a general codification required by paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of Code Section 36-80-19 as representing an ordinance or resolution duly approved by the governing authority and currently in force as presented. Any such certified copy shall be self-authenticating and shall be admissible as prima-facie proof of any such ordinance or resolution before any court or administrative body.

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CHAPTER 3
24-3-1. Parol contemporaneous evidence shall be generally inadmissible to contradict or vary the terms of a valid written instrument.
24-3-2. If the writing does not purport to contain all the stipulations of the contract, parol evidence shall be admissible to prove other portions thereof not inconsistent with the writing; collateral undertakings between parties of the same part among themselves would not properly be looked for in the writing.
24-3-3. (a) All contemporaneous writings shall be admissible to explain each other. (b) Parol evidence shall be admissible to explain all ambiguities, both latent and patent.
24-3-4. The surrounding circumstances shall always be proper subjects of proof to aid in the construction of contracts.
24-3-5. Evidence of known and established usage shall be admissible to aid in the construction of contracts as well as to annex incidents.
24-3-6. Parol evidence shall be admissible to rebut an equity, to discharge an entire contract, to prove a new and distinct subsequent agreement, to enlarge the time of performance, or to change the place of performance.
24-3-7. Parol evidence shall be admissible to prove a mistake in a deed or any other contract required by law to be in writing.
24-3-8. Parol evidence shall be admissible to show that a writing either was originally void or subsequently became void.
24-3-9. Receipts for money shall always be only prima-facie evidence of payment and may be denied or explained by parol.

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24-3-10. Blank endorsements of negotiable paper may always be explained between the parties themselves or those taking with notice of dishonor or of the actual facts of such endorsements.
CHAPTER 4
24-4-401. As used in this chapter, the term 'relevant evidence' means evidence having any tendency to make the existence of any fact that is of consequence to the determination of the action more probable or less probable than it would be without the evidence.
24-4-402. All relevant evidence shall be admissible, except as limited by constitutional requirements or as otherwise provided by law or by other rules, as prescribed pursuant to constitutional or statutory authority, applicable in the court in which the matter is pending. Evidence which is not relevant shall not be admissible.
24-4-403. Relevant evidence may be excluded if its probative value is substantially outweighed by the danger of unfair prejudice, confusion of the issues, or misleading the jury or by considerations of undue delay, waste of time, or needless presentation of cumulative evidence.
24-4-404. (a) Evidence of a person's character or a trait of character shall not be admissible for the purpose of proving action in conformity therewith on a particular occasion, except for:
(1) Evidence of a pertinent trait of character offered by an accused or by the prosecution to rebut the same; or if evidence of a trait of character of the alleged victim of the crime is offered by an accused and admitted under paragraph (2) of this subsection, evidence of the same trait of character of the accused offered by the prosecution; (2) Subject to the limitations imposed by Code Section 24-4-412, evidence of a pertinent trait of character of the alleged victim of the crime offered by an accused or by the prosecution to rebut the same; or evidence of a character trait of peacefulness of the alleged victim offered by the prosecution in a homicide case to rebut evidence that the alleged victim was the first aggressor; or (3) Evidence of the character of a witness, as provided in Code Sections 24-6-607, 24-6-608, and 24-6-609. (b) Evidence of other crimes, wrongs, or acts shall not be admissible to prove the character of a person in order to show action in conformity therewith. It may, however, be admissible for other purposes, including, but not limited to, proof of motive,

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opportunity, intent, preparation, plan, knowledge, identity, or absence of mistake or accident. The prosecution in a criminal proceeding shall provide reasonable notice to the defense in advance of trial, unless pretrial notice is excused by the court upon good cause shown, of the general nature of any such evidence it intends to introduce at trial. Notice shall not be required when the evidence of prior crimes, wrongs, or acts is offered to prove the circumstances immediately surrounding the charged crime, motive, or prior difficulties between the accused and the alleged victim.
24-4-405. (a) In all proceedings in which evidence of character or a trait of character of a person is admissible, proof shall be made by testimony as to reputation or by testimony in the form of an opinion. (b) In proceedings in which character or a trait of character of a person is an essential element of a charge, claim, or defense or when an accused testifies to his or her own character, proof may also be made of specific instances of that person's conduct. The character of the accused, including specific instances of the accused's conduct, shall also be admissible in a presentencing hearing subject to the provisions of Code Section 17-10-2. (c) On cross-examination, inquiry shall be allowable into relevant specific instances of conduct.
24-4-406. Evidence of the habit of a person or of the routine practice of an organization, whether corroborated or not and regardless of the presence of eyewitnesses, is relevant to prove that the conduct of the person or organization on a particular occasion was in conformity with such habit or routine practice.
24-4-407. In civil proceedings, when, after an injury or harm, remedial measures are taken to make such injury or harm less likely to recur, evidence of the remedial measures shall not be admissible to prove negligence or culpable conduct but may be admissible to prove product liability under subsection (b) or (c) of Code Section 51-1-11. The provisions of this Code section shall not require the exclusion of evidence of remedial measures when offered for impeachment or for another purpose, including, but not limited to, proving ownership, control, or feasibility of precautionary measures, if controverted.
24-4-408. (a) Except as provided in Code Section 9-11-68, evidence of:
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a valuable consideration in compromising or attempting to compromise a claim which was disputed as to either validity or amount shall not be admissible to prove liability for or invalidity of any claim or its amount. (b) Evidence of conduct or statements made in compromise negotiations or mediation shall not be admissible. (c) This Code section shall not require the exclusion of any evidence otherwise discoverable merely because it is presented in the course of compromise negotiations or mediation. This Code section shall not require exclusion of evidence offered for another purpose, including, but not limited to, proving bias or prejudice of a witness, negating a contention of undue delay or abuse of process, or proving an effort to obstruct a criminal investigation or prosecution.
24-4-409. Evidence of furnishing, offering, or promising to pay medical, hospital, or similar expenses occasioned by an injury shall not be admissible to prove liability for the injury.
24-4-410. Except as otherwise provided by law, evidence of the following shall not, in any judicial or administrative proceeding, be admissible against the criminal defendant who made the plea or was a participant in the plea discussions:
(1) A plea of guilty which was later withdrawn; (2) A plea of nolo contendere; (3) Any statement made in the course of any proceedings in which a guilty plea or a plea of nolo contendere was entered and was later withdrawn, vacated, or set aside; or (4) Any statement made in the course of plea discussions with an attorney for the prosecuting authority which does not result in a plea of guilty or which results in a plea of guilty later withdrawn, vacated, or set aside; provided, however, that the statements described in paragraphs (1) through (4) of this Code section shall be admissible in any proceeding wherein another statement made in the course of the same plea or plea discussions has been introduced and the statement ought in fairness be considered contemporaneously with it or in a criminal proceeding for perjury or false statement if the statement was made by the accused under oath, on the record, and in the presence of counsel or after the accused voluntarily waived his or her right to counsel.
24-4-411. In all civil proceedings involving a claim for damages, evidence that a person was or was not insured against liability shall not be admissible except as provided in this Code section. This Code section shall not require the exclusion of evidence of insurance against liability in proceedings under Code Section 46-7-12 or when such evidence is offered for a relevant purpose, including, but not limited to, proof of agency,

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ownership, or control, and the court finds that the danger of unfair prejudice is substantially outweighed by the probative value of the evidence.
24-4-412. (a) In any prosecution for rape in violation of Code Section 16-6-1; aggravated assault with the intent to rape in violation of Code Section 16-5-21; aggravated sodomy or sodomy in violation of Code Section 16-6-2; statutory rape in violation of Code Section 16-6-3; aggravated child molestation or child molestation in violation of Code Section 16-6-4; incest in violation of Code Section 16-6-22; sexual battery in violation of Code Section 16-6-22.1; or aggravated sexual battery in violation of Code Section 16-6-22.2, evidence relating to the past sexual behavior of the complaining witness shall not be admissible, either as direct evidence or on cross-examination of the complaining witness or other witnesses, except as provided in this Code section. For the purposes of this Code section, evidence of past sexual behavior includes, but is not limited to, evidence of the complaining witness's marital history, mode of dress, general reputation for promiscuity, nonchastity, or sexual mores contrary to the community standards. (b) In any prosecution for rape in violation of Code Section 16-6-1; aggravated assault with the intent to rape in violation of Code Section 16-5-21; aggravated sodomy or sodomy in violation of Code Section 16-6-2; statutory rape in violation of Code Section 16-6-3; aggravated child molestation or child molestation in violation of Code Section 16-6-4; incest in violation of Code Section 16-6-22; sexual battery in violation of Code Section 16-6-22.1; or aggravated sexual battery in violation of Code Section 16-6-22.2, evidence relating to the past sexual behavior of the complaining witness may be introduced if the court, following the procedure described in subsection (c) of this Code section, finds that the past sexual behavior directly involved the participation of the accused and finds that the evidence expected to be introduced supports an inference that the accused could have reasonably believed that the complaining witness consented to the conduct complained of in the prosecution. (c) The procedure for introducing evidence as described in subsection (b) of this Code section shall be as follows:
(1) At the time the defense seeks to introduce evidence which would be covered by subsection (b) of this Code section, the defense shall notify the court of such intent, whereupon the court shall conduct an in camera hearing to examine the accused's offer of proof; (2) At the conclusion of the hearing, if the court finds that any of the evidence introduced at the hearing is admissible under subsection (b) of this Code section or is so highly material that it will substantially support a conclusion that the accused reasonably believed that the complaining witness consented to the conduct complained of and that justice mandates the admission of such evidence, the court shall by order state what evidence may be introduced by the defense at the trial of the case and in what manner the evidence may be introduced; and (3) The defense may then introduce evidence pursuant to the order of the court.

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24-4-413. (a) In a criminal proceeding in which the accused is accused of an offense of sexual assault, evidence of the accused's commission of another offense of sexual assault shall be admissible and may be considered for its bearing on any matter to which it is relevant. (b) In a proceeding in which the prosecution intends to offer evidence under this Code section, the prosecutor shall disclose such evidence to the accused, including statements of witnesses or a summary of the substance of any testimony that is expected to be offered, at least ten days in advance of trial, unless the time is shortened or lengthened or pretrial notice is excused by the judge upon good cause shown. (c) This Code section shall not be the exclusive means to admit or consider evidence described in this Code section. (d) As used in this Code section, the term 'offense of sexual assault' means any conduct or attempt or conspiracy to engage in:
(1) Conduct that would be a violation of Code Section 16-6-1, 16-6-2, 16-6-3, 16-65.1, 16-6-22, 16-6-22.1, or 16-6-22.2; (2) Any crime that involves contact, without consent, between any part of the accused's body or an object and the genitals or anus of another person; (3) Any crime that involves contact, without consent, between the genitals or anus of the accused and any part of another person's body; or (4) Any crime that involves deriving sexual pleasure or gratification from the infliction of death, bodily injury, or physical pain on another person.
24-4-414. (a) In a criminal proceeding in which the accused is accused of an offense of child molestation, evidence of the accused's commission of another offense of child molestation shall be admissible and may be considered for its bearing on any matter to which it is relevant. (b) In a proceeding in which the state intends to offer evidence under this Code section, the prosecuting attorney shall disclose the evidence to the accused, including statements of witnesses or a summary of the substance of any testimony that the prosecuting attorney expects to offer, at least ten days in advance of trial, unless the time is shortened or lengthened or pretrial notice is excused by the judge upon good cause shown. (c) This Code section shall not be the exclusive means to admit or consider evidence described under this Code section. (d) As used in this Code section, the term 'offense of child molestation' means any conduct or attempt or conspiracy to engage in:
(1) Conduct that would be a violation of Code Section 16-6-4, 16-6-5, 16-12-100, 1612-100.2, or 16-12-100.3; (2) Any crime that involves contact between any part of the accused's body or an object and the genitals or anus of a child;

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(3) Any crime that involves contact between the genitals or anus of the accused and any part of the body of a child; or (4) Any crime that involves deriving sexual pleasure or gratification from the infliction of death, bodily injury, or physical pain on a child.
24-4-415. (a) In a civil or administrative proceeding in which a claim for damages or other relief is predicated on a party's alleged commission of conduct constituting an offense of sexual assault or an offense of child molestation, evidence of that party's commission of another offense of sexual assault or another offense of child molestation shall be admissible and may be considered as provided in Code Sections 24-4-413 and 24-4414. (b) A party who intends to offer evidence under this Code section shall disclose the evidence to the party against whom it will be offered, including statements of witnesses or a summary of the substance of any testimony that is expected to be offered, at least ten days in advance of trial, unless the time is shortened or lengthened or pretrial notice is excused by the judge upon good cause shown. (c) This Code section shall not be the exclusive means to admit or consider evidence described in this Code section. (d) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Offense of child molestation' means any conduct or attempt or conspiracy to engage in:
(A) Conduct that would be a violation of Code Section 16-6-4, 16-6-5, 16-12-100, 16-12-100.2, or 16-12-100.3; (B) Any crime that involves contact between any part of the accused's body or an object and the genitals or anus of a child; (C) Any crime that involves contact between the genitals or anus of the accused and any part of the body of a child; or (D) Any crime that involves deriving sexual pleasure or gratification from the infliction of death, bodily injury, or physical pain on a child. (2) 'Offense of sexual assault' means any conduct or attempt or conspiracy to engage in: (A) Conduct that would be a violation of Code Section 16-6-1, 16-6-2, 16-6-3, 166-5.1, 16-6-22, 16-6-22.1, or 16-6-22.2; (B) Any crime that involves contact, without consent, between any part of the accused's body or an object and the genitals or anus of another person; (C) Any crime that involves contact, without consent, between the genitals or anus of the accused and any part of another person's body; or (D) Any crime that involves deriving sexual pleasure or gratification from the infliction of death, bodily injury, or physical pain on another person.

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24-4-416. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'health care provider' means any person licensed under Chapter 9, 10A, 11, 11A, 26, 28, 30, 33, 34, 35, 39, or 44 of Title 43 or any hospital, nursing home, home health agency, institution, or medical facility licensed or defined under Chapter 7 of Title 31. The term shall also include any corporation, professional corporation, partnership, limited liability company, limited liability partnership, authority, or other entity comprised of such health care providers. (b) In any claim or civil proceeding brought by or on behalf of a patient allegedly experiencing an unanticipated outcome of medical care, any and all statements, affirmations, gestures, activities, or conduct expressing regret, apology, sympathy, commiseration, condolence, compassion, mistake, error, or a general sense of benevolence which is made by a health care provider or an employee or agent of a health care provider to the patient, a relative of the patient, or a representative of the patient and which relates to the unanticipated outcome shall be inadmissible as evidence and shall not constitute an admission of liability or an admission against interest.
24-4-417. (a) In a criminal proceeding involving a prosecution for a violation of Code Section 40-6-391, evidence of the commission of another violation of Code Section 40-6-391 on a different occasion by the same accused shall be admissible when:
(1) The accused refused in the current case to take the state administered test required by Code Section 40-5-55 and such evidence is relevant to prove knowledge, plan, or absence of mistake or accident; (2) The accused refused in the current case to provide an adequate breath sample for the state administered test required by Code Section 40-5-55 and such evidence is relevant to prove knowledge, plan, or absence of mistake or accident; or (3) The identity of the driver is in dispute in the current case and such evidence is relevant to prove identity. (b) In a criminal proceeding in which the state intends to offer evidence under this Code section, the prosecuting attorney shall disclose such evidence to the accused, including statements of witnesses or a summary of the substance of any testimony that the prosecuting attorney expects to offer, at least ten days in advance of trial, unless the time is shortened or pretrial notice is excused by the judge upon good cause shown. (c) This Code section shall not be the exclusive means to admit or consider evidence described in this Code section.
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24-5-501. (a) There are certain admissions and communications excluded from evidence on grounds of public policy, including, but not limited to, the following:
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(2) Communications between attorney and client; (3) Communications among grand jurors; (4) Secrets of state; (5) Communications between psychiatrist and patient; (6) Communications between licensed psychologist and patient as provided in Code Section 43-39-16; (7) Communications between a licensed clinical social worker, clinical nurse specialist in psychiatric/mental health, licensed marriage and family therapist, or licensed professional counselor and patient; (8) Communications between or among any psychiatrist, psychologist, licensed clinical social worker, clinical nurse specialist in psychiatric/mental health, licensed marriage and family therapist, and licensed professional counselor who are rendering psychotherapy or have rendered psychotherapy to a patient, regarding that patient's communications which are otherwise privileged by paragraph (5), (6), or (7) of this subsection; and (9) Communications between accountant and client as provided by Code Section 433-32. (b) As used in this Code section, the term: (1) 'Psychotherapy' means the employment of psychotherapeutic techniques. (2) 'Psychotherapeutic techniques' shall have the same meaning as provided in Code Section 43-10A-3.
24-5-502. Every communication made by any person professing religious faith, seeking spiritual comfort, or seeking counseling to any Protestant minister of the Gospel, any priest of the Roman Catholic faith, any priest of the Greek Orthodox Catholic faith, any Jewish rabbi, or any Christian or Jewish minister or similar functionary, by whatever name called, shall be deemed privileged. No such minister, priest, rabbi, or similar functionary shall disclose any communications made to him or her by any such person professing religious faith, seeking spiritual guidance, or seeking counseling, nor shall such minister, priest, rabbi, or similar functionary be competent or compellable to testify with reference to any such communication in any court.
24-5-503. (a) A husband and wife shall be competent but shall not be compellable to give evidence in any criminal proceeding for or against each other. (b) The privilege created by subsection (a) of this Code section or by corresponding privileges in paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 24-5-501 or subsection (a) of Code Section 24-5-505 shall not apply in proceedings in which the husband or wife is charged with a crime against the person of a child under the age of 18, but such husband or wife shall be compellable to give evidence only on the specific act for which the accused is charged.

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24-5-504. Any law enforcement officer testifying in his or her official capacity in any criminal proceeding shall not be compelled to reveal his or her home address. Such officer may be required to divulge the business address of his or her employer, and the court may require any law enforcement officer to answer questions as to his or her home address whenever such fact may be material to any issue in the proceeding.
24-5-505. (a) No party or witness shall be required to testify as to any matter which may incriminate or tend to incriminate such party or witness or which shall tend to bring infamy, disgrace, or public contempt upon such party or witness or any member of such party or witness's family. (b) Except in proceedings in which a judgment creditor or judgment creditor's successor in interest seeks postjudgment discovery involving a judgment debtor pursuant to Code Section 9-11-69, no party or witness shall be required to testify as to any matter which shall tend to work a forfeiture of his or her estate. (c) No official persons shall be called on to disclose any state matters of which the policy of the state and the interest of the community require concealment.
24-5-506. (a) No person who is charged in any criminal proceeding with the commission of any criminal offense shall be compellable to give evidence for or against himself or herself. (b) If an accused in a criminal proceeding wishes to testify and announces in open court his or her intention to do so, the accused may so testify. If an accused testifies, he or she shall be sworn as any other witness and, except as provided in Code Sections 246-608 and 24-6-609, may be examined and cross-examined as any other witness. The failure of an accused to testify shall create no presumption against the accused, and no comment shall be made because of such failure.
24-5-507. (a) Whenever in the judgment of the Attorney General or any district attorney the testimony of any person or the production of evidence of any kind by any person in any criminal proceeding before a court or grand jury is necessary to the public interest, the Attorney General or the district attorney may request in writing the superior court to order such person to testify or produce the evidence. Upon order of the court, such person shall not be excused on the basis of the privilege against self-incrimination from testifying or producing any evidence required, but no testimony or other evidence required under the order or any information directly or indirectly derived from such testimony or evidence shall be used against the person in any proceeding or prosecution for a crime or offense concerning which he or she testified or produced evidence under court order. However, such person may nevertheless be prosecuted or subjected to penalty or forfeiture for any perjury, false swearing, or contempt committed in testifying or failing to testify or in producing or failing to produce evidence in

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accordance with the order but shall not be required to produce evidence that can be used in any other court of this state, the United States, or any other state. Any order entered under this Code section shall be entered of record in the minutes of the court so as to afford a permanent record thereof, and any testimony given by a person pursuant to such order shall be transcribed and filed for permanent record in the office of the clerk of the court. (b) If a person refuses to testify after being granted immunity from prosecution and after being ordered to testify as set forth in this Code section, such person may be adjudged in contempt and committed to the county jail until such time as such person purges himself or herself of contempt by testifying as ordered without regard to the expiration of the grand jury. If the grand jury before which such person was ordered to testify has been dissolved, such person may purge himself or herself by testifying before the court.
24-5-508. Any person, company, or other entity engaged in the gathering and dissemination of news for the public through any newspaper, book, magazine, radio or television broadcast, or electronic means shall have a qualified privilege against disclosure of any information, document, or item obtained or prepared in the gathering or dissemination of news in any proceeding where the one asserting the privilege is not a party, unless it is shown that this privilege has been waived or that what is sought:
(1) Is material and relevant; (2) Cannot be reasonably obtained by alternative means; and (3) Is necessary to the proper preparation or presentation of the case of a party seeking the information, document, or item.
CHAPTER 6 ARTICLE 1
24-6-601. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, every person is competent to be a witness.
24-6-602. A witness may not testify to a matter unless evidence is introduced sufficient to support a finding that the witness has personal knowledge of such matter. Evidence to prove personal knowledge may, but need not, consist of the witness's own testimony. The provisions of this Code section are subject to Code Section 24-7-703 and shall not apply to party admissions.
24-6-603. (a) Before testifying, every witness shall be required to declare that he or she will testify truthfully by oath or affirmation administered in a form calculated to awaken the witness's conscience and impress the witness's mind with the duty to do so.

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(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a) of this Code section, in all proceedings involving deprivation as defined by Code Section 15-11-2 and in all criminal proceedings in which a child was a victim of or witness to any crime, the child shall be competent to testify, and the child's credibility shall be determined as provided in this chapter.
24-6-604. Except as provided in Code Sections 24-6-656 and 24-6-657 or by the rules promulgated by the Supreme Court of Georgia pursuant to Code Section 15-1-14, an interpreter shall be subject to the provisions of Code Section 24-7-702. Interpreters shall be required to take an oath or affirmation to make a true translation.
24-6-605. The judge presiding at the trial shall not testify in that trial as a witness. No objection need be made in order to preserve this issue.
24-6-606. (a) A member of the jury shall not testify as a witness before that jury in the trial of the case in which the juror is sitting. If a juror is called to testify, the opposing party shall be afforded an opportunity to object out of the presence of the jury. (b) Upon an inquiry into the validity of a verdict or indictment, a juror shall not testify by affidavit or otherwise nor shall a juror's statements be received in evidence as to any matter or statement occurring during the course of the jury's deliberations or to the effect of anything upon the jury deliberations or any other juror's mind or emotions as influencing the juror to assent to or dissent from the verdict or indictment or concerning the juror's mental processes in connection therewith; provided, however, that a juror may testify on the question of whether extraneous prejudicial information was improperly brought to the juror's attention, whether any outside influence was improperly brought to bear upon any juror, or whether there was a mistake in entering the verdict onto the verdict form.
24-6-607. The credibility of a witness may be attacked by any party, including the party calling the witness.
24-6-608. (a) The credibility of a witness may be attacked or supported by evidence in the form of opinion or reputation, subject to the following limitations:
(1) The evidence may refer only to character for truthfulness or untruthfulness; and (2) Evidence of truthful character shall be admissible only after the character of the witness for truthfulness has been attacked by opinion or reputation evidence or otherwise.

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(b) Specific instances of the conduct of a witness, for the purpose of attacking or supporting the witness's character for truthfulness, other than a conviction of a crime as provided in Code Section 24-6-609, or conduct indicative of the witness's bias toward a party may not be proved by extrinsic evidence. Such instances may however, in the discretion of the court, if probative of truthfulness or untruthfulness, be inquired into on cross-examination of the witness:
(1) Concerning the witness's character for truthfulness or untruthfulness; or (2) Concerning the character for truthfulness or untruthfulness of another witness as to which character the witness being cross-examined has testified. (c) The giving of testimony, whether by an accused or by any other witness, shall not operate as a waiver of the accused's or the witness's privilege against self-incrimination when examined with respect to matters which relate only to character for truthfulness.
24-6-609. (a) General rule. For the purpose of attacking the character for truthfulness of a witness:
(1) Evidence that a witness other than an accused has been convicted of a crime shall be admitted subject to the provisions of Code Section 24-4-403 if the crime was punishable by death or imprisonment in excess of one year under the law under which the witness was convicted and evidence that an accused has been convicted of such a crime shall be admitted if the court determines that the probative value of admitting the evidence outweighs its prejudicial effect to the accused; or (2) Evidence that any witness has been convicted of a crime shall be admitted regardless of the punishment, if it readily can be determined that establishing the elements of such crime required proof or admission of an act of dishonesty or making a false statement. (b) Time limit. Evidence of a conviction under this Code section shall not be admissible if a period of more than ten years has elapsed since the date of the conviction or of the release of the witness from the confinement imposed for such conviction, whichever is the later date, unless the court determines, in the interests of justice, that the probative value of the conviction supported by specific facts and circumstances substantially outweighs its prejudicial effect. However, evidence of a conviction more than ten years old, as calculated in this subsection, shall not be admissible unless the proponent gives to the adverse party sufficient advance written notice of intent to use such evidence to provide the adverse party with a fair opportunity to contest the use of such evidence. (c) Effect of pardon, annulment, certificate of rehabilitation, or discharge from a first offender program. Evidence of a final adjudication of guilt and subsequent discharge under any first offender statute shall not be used to impeach any witness and evidence of a conviction shall not be admissible under this Code section if: (1) The conviction has been the subject of a pardon, annulment, certificate of rehabilitation, or other equivalent procedure based on a finding of the rehabilitation of

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the person convicted, and that person has not been convicted of a subsequent crime which was punishable by death or imprisonment in excess of one year; or (2) The conviction has been the subject of a pardon, annulment, or other equivalent procedure based on a finding of innocence. (d) Nolo contendere pleas and juvenile adjudications. A conviction based on a plea of nolo contendere shall not be admissible to impeach any witness under this Code section. Evidence of juvenile adjudications shall not generally be admissible under this Code section. The court may, however, in a criminal proceeding allow evidence of a juvenile adjudication of a witness other than the accused if conviction of the offense would be admissible to attack the credibility of an adult and the court is satisfied that admission in evidence is necessary for a fair determination of the issue of guilt or innocence of the accused. (e) Pendency of appeal. The pendency of an appeal shall not render evidence of a conviction inadmissible. Evidence of the pendency of an appeal shall be admissible.
24-6-610. Evidence of the beliefs or opinions of a witness on matters of religion shall not be admissible for the purpose of proving that by reason of the nature of the beliefs or opinions the witness's credibility is impaired or enhanced.
24-6-611. (a) The court shall exercise reasonable control over the mode and order of interrogating witnesses and presenting evidence so as to:
(1) Make the interrogation and presentation effective for the ascertainment of the truth; (2) Avoid needless consumption of time; and (3) Protect witnesses from harassment or undue embarrassment. (b) A witness may be cross-examined on any matter relevant to any issue in the proceeding. The right of a thorough and sifting cross-examination shall belong to every party as to the witnesses called against the party. If several parties to the same proceeding have distinct interests, each party may exercise the right to crossexamination. (c) Leading questions shall not be used on the direct examination of a witness except as may be necessary to develop the witness's testimony. Ordinarily leading questions shall be permitted on cross-examination. When a party calls a hostile witness, an adverse party, or a witness identified with an adverse party, interrogation may be by leading questions.
24-6-612. (a) If a witness uses a writing to refresh his or her memory while testifying, an adverse party shall be entitled to have the writing produced at the hearing or trial, to inspect it, to cross-examine the witness on such writing, and to introduce in evidence those portions of such writing which relate to the testimony of the witness.

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(b) If a witness uses a writing to refresh his or her memory before testifying at trial and the court in its discretion determines it is necessary in the interests of justice, an adverse party shall be entitled to have the writing produced at the trial, to inspect it, to crossexamine the witness on such writing, and to introduce in evidence those portions of such writing which relate to the testimony of the witness. If the writing used is protected by the attorney-client privilege or as attorney work product under Code Section 9-11-26, use of the writing to refresh recollection prior to the trial shall not constitute a waiver of that privilege or protection. If it is claimed that the writing contains matters not related to the subject matter of the testimony, the court shall examine the writing in camera, excise any portions of such writing not so related, and order delivery of the remainder of such writing to the party entitled to such writing. Any portion withheld over objections shall be preserved and made available to the appellate court in the event of an appeal. If a writing is not produced or delivered pursuant to an order under this Code section, the court shall make any order justice requires; provided, however, that in criminal proceedings, when the prosecution elects not to comply, the order shall be one striking the testimony or, if the court in its discretion determines that the interests of justice so require, declaring a mistrial.
24-6-613. (a) In examining a witness concerning a prior statement made by the witness, whether written or not, the statement need not be shown nor its contents disclosed to the witness at that time; provided, however, upon request the same shall be shown or disclosed to opposing counsel. (b) Except as provided in Code Section 24-8-806, extrinsic evidence of a prior inconsistent statement by a witness shall not be admissible unless the witness is first afforded an opportunity to explain or deny the prior inconsistent statement and the opposite party is afforded an opportunity to interrogate the witness on the prior inconsistent statement or the interests of justice otherwise require. This subsection shall not apply to admissions of a party-opponent as set forth in paragraph (2) of subsection (d) of Code Section 24-8-801. (c) A prior consistent statement shall be admissible to rehabilitate a witness if the prior consistent statement logically rebuts an attack made on the witness's credibility. A general attack on a witness's credibility with evidence offered under Code Section 24-6608 or 24-6-609 shall not permit rehabilitation under this subsection. If a prior consistent statement is offered to rebut an express or implied charge against the witness of recent fabrication or improper influence or motive, the prior consistent statement shall have been made before the alleged recent fabrication or improper influence or motive arose.
24-6-614. (a) The court may, on its own motion, call a court appointed expert, call a witness regarding the competency of any party, or call a child witness or, at the suggestion of a party, call such witnesses, and all parties shall be entitled to cross-examine such

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witnesses. In all other situations, the court may only call witnesses when there is an agreement of all of the parties for the court to call such witnesses and all parties shall be entitled to cross-examine such witnesses. (b) The court may interrogate witnesses whether called by itself pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section or by a party. (c) Objections to the calling of witnesses by the court or to interrogation by the court may be made at the time or at the next available opportunity when the jury is not present.
24-6-615. Except as otherwise provided in Code Section 24-6-616, at the request of a party the court shall order witnesses excluded so that each witness cannot hear the testimony of other witnesses, and it may make the order on its own motion. This Code section shall not authorize exclusion of:
(1) A party who is a natural person; (2) An officer or employee of a party which is not a natural person designated as its representative by its attorney; or (3) A person whose presence is shown by a party to be essential to the presentation of the party's cause.
24-6-616. Subject to the provisions of Code Section 17-17-9, the victim of a criminal offense shall be entitled to be present in any court exercising jurisdiction over such offense.
ARTICLE 2
24-6-620. The credibility of a witness shall be a matter to be determined by the trier of fact, and if the case is being heard by a jury, the court shall give the jury proper instructions as to the credibility of a witness.
24-6-621. A witness may be impeached by disproving the facts testified to by the witness.
24-6-622. The state of a witness's feelings towards the parties and the witness's relationship to the parties may always be proved for the consideration of the jury.
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ARTICLE 3
24-6-650. It is the policy of the State of Georgia to secure the rights of hearing impaired persons who, because of impaired hearing, cannot readily understand or communicate in spoken language and who consequently cannot equally participate in or benefit from proceedings, programs, and activities of the courts, legislative bodies, administrative agencies, licensing commissions, departments, and boards of this state and its political subdivisions unless qualified interpreters are available to assist such persons.
24-6-651. As used in this article, the term:
(1) 'Agency' means any agency, authority, board, bureau, committee, commission, court, department, or jury of the legislative, judicial, or executive branch of government of this state or any political subdivision thereof. (2) 'Court qualified interpreter' means any person licensed as an interpreter for the hearing impaired pursuant to Code Section 15-1-14. (3) 'Hearing impaired person' means any person whose hearing is totally impaired or whose hearing is so seriously impaired as to prohibit the person from understanding oral communications when spoken in a normal conversational tone. (4) 'Intermediary interpreter' means any person, including any hearing impaired person, who is able to assist in providing an accurate interpretation between spoken English and sign language or between the variance of sign language by acting as an intermediary between a hearing impaired person and a qualified interpreter. (5) 'Proceeding' means any meeting, hearing, trial, investigation, or other proceeding of any nature conducted by an agency. (6) 'Qualified interpreter' means any person certified as an interpreter for hearing impaired persons by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf or a court qualified interpreter.
24-6-652. (a) The agency conducting any proceeding shall provide a qualified interpreter to the hearing impaired person:
(1) Whenever the hearing impaired person is a party to the proceeding or a witness before the proceeding; or (2) Whenever a person who is below the age of 18 years is a party to the proceeding or a witness before the proceeding conducted by an agency whose parents are hearing impaired persons or whose guardian is a hearing impaired person. (b) A hearing impaired person shall notify the agency not less than ten days, excluding weekends and holidays, prior to the date of the proceeding of the need for a qualified interpreter. If the hearing impaired person received notice of the proceeding less than ten days, excluding weekends and holidays, prior to the proceeding, such person shall notify the agency as soon as practicable after receiving such notice.

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24-6-653. (a) An arresting law enforcement agency shall provide a qualified interpreter to any hearing impaired person whenever a hearing impaired person is arrested for allegedly violating any criminal law or ordinance of this state or any political subdivision thereof.
(b)(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, no interrogation, warning, informing of rights, taking of statements, or other investigatory procedures shall be undertaken upon a hearing impaired person unless a qualified interpreter has been provided or the law enforcement agency has taken such other steps as may be reasonable to accommodate such person's disability. No answer, statement, admission, or other evidence acquired through the interrogation of a hearing impaired person shall be admissible in any criminal or quasi-criminal proceedings unless such was knowingly and voluntarily given. No hearing impaired person who has been taken into custody and who is otherwise eligible for release shall be detained because of the unavailability of a qualified interpreter. (2) If a qualified interpreter is not available, an arresting officer may interrogate or take a statement from such person, provided that if the hearing impaired person cannot hear spoken words with a hearing aid or other sound amplification device, such interrogation and answers thereto shall be in writing and shall be preserved and turned over to the court in the event such person is tried for the alleged offense.
24-6-654. (a) A court shall provide a court qualified interpreter to any hearing impaired person whenever the hearing impaired person has been provided with a public defender or court appointed legal counsel. (b) The court qualified interpreter authorized by this Code section shall be present at all times when the hearing impaired person is consulting with legal counsel.
24-6-655. Whenever a hearing impaired person shall be authorized to be provided a qualified interpreter, such person may waive the right to the use of such interpreter. Any such waiver shall be in writing and shall be approved by the agency or law enforcement agency before which the hearing impaired person is to appear. In no event shall the failure of a hearing impaired person to request an interpreter be deemed to be a waiver of the hearing impaired person's right to a qualified interpreter.
24-6-656. Whenever a hearing impaired person shall be authorized to be provided a qualified interpreter, the agency or law enforcement agency shall determine whether the qualified interpreter so provided is able to communicate accurately with and translate information to and from the hearing impaired person. If it is determined that the qualified interpreter cannot perform these functions, the agency or law enforcement agency shall obtain the services of another qualified interpreter or shall appoint an

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intermediary interpreter to assist the qualified interpreter in communicating with the hearing impaired person.
24-6-657. (a) Prior to providing any service to a hearing impaired person, any qualified interpreter or intermediary interpreter shall subscribe to an oath that he or she will interpret all communications in an accurate manner to the best of his or her skill and knowledge. The Supreme Court of Georgia may by rule of court prescribe the form of the oath for interpreters and intermediary interpreters for use in court and other judicial proceedings. (b) Whenever a hearing impaired person communicates with any other person through the use of an interpreter and under circumstances which make such communications privileged or otherwise confidential, the presence of the interpreter shall not vitiate such privilege and the interpreter shall not be required to disclose the contents of such communication. (c) Whenever a qualified interpreter is required by this article, the agency or law enforcement agency shall not begin the proceeding or take any action until such interpreter is in full view of and spatially situated so as to assure effective communication with the hearing impaired person. (d) The agency or law enforcement agency may, upon its own motion or upon motion of any party, witness, or participant, order that the testimony of the hearing impaired person be electronically and visually recorded. Any such recording may be used to verify the testimony given by the hearing impaired person.
24-6-658. Any qualified interpreter or intermediary interpreter providing service under this article shall be compensated by the agency or law enforcement agency requesting such service.
CHAPTER 7
24-7-701. (a) If the witness is not testifying as an expert, the witness's testimony in the form of opinions or inferences shall be limited to those opinions or inferences which are:
(1) Rationally based on the perception of the witness; (2) Helpful to a clear understanding of the witness's testimony or the determination of a fact in issue; and (3) Not based on scientific, technical, or other specialized knowledge within the scope of Code Section 24-7-702. (b) Direct testimony as to market value is in the nature of opinion evidence. A witness need not be an expert or dealer in an article or property to testify as to its value if he or she has had an opportunity to form a reasoned opinion.

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24-7-702. (a) Except as provided in Code Section 22-1-14 and in subsection (g) of this Code section, the provisions of this Code section shall apply in all civil proceedings. The opinion of a witness qualified as an expert under this Code section may be given on the facts as proved by other witnesses. (b) If scientific, technical, or other specialized knowledge will assist the trier of fact to understand the evidence or to determine a fact in issue, a witness qualified as an expert by knowledge, skill, experience, training, or education may testify thereto in the form of an opinion or otherwise, if:
(1) The testimony is based upon sufficient facts or data; (2) The testimony is the product of reliable principles and methods; and (3) The witness has applied the principles and methods reliably to the facts of the case which have been or will be admitted into evidence before the trier of fact. (c) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (b) of this Code section and any other provision of law which might be construed to the contrary, in professional malpractice actions, the opinions of an expert, who is otherwise qualified as to the acceptable standard of conduct of the professional whose conduct is at issue, shall be admissible only if, at the time the act or omission is alleged to have occurred, such expert: (1) Was licensed by an appropriate regulatory agency to practice his or her profession in the state in which such expert was practicing or teaching in the profession at such time; and (2) In the case of a medical malpractice action, had actual professional knowledge and experience in the area of practice or specialty in which the opinion is to be given as the result of having been regularly engaged in:
(A) The active practice of such area of specialty of his or her profession for at least three of the last five years, with sufficient frequency to establish an appropriate level of knowledge, as determined by the judge, in performing the procedure, diagnosing the condition, or rendering the treatment which is alleged to have been performed or rendered negligently by the defendant whose conduct is at issue; or (B) The teaching of his or her profession for at least three of the last five years as an employed member of the faculty of an educational institution accredited in the teaching of such profession, with sufficient frequency to establish an appropriate level of knowledge, as determined by the judge, in teaching others how to perform the procedure, diagnose the condition, or render the treatment which is alleged to have been performed or rendered negligently by the defendant whose conduct is at issue; and (C) Except as provided in subparagraph (D) of this paragraph:
(i) Is a member of the same profession; (ii) Is a medical doctor testifying as to the standard of care of a defendant who is a doctor of osteopathy; or (iii) Is a doctor of osteopathy testifying as to the standard of care of a defendant who is a medical doctor; and

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(D) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Code section, an expert who is a physician and, as a result of having, during at least three of the last five years immediately preceding the time the act or omission is alleged to have occurred, supervised, taught, or instructed nurses, nurse practitioners, certified registered nurse anesthetists, nurse midwives, physician assistants, physical therapists, occupational therapists, or medical support staff, has knowledge of the standard of care of that health care provider under the circumstances at issue shall be competent to testify as to the standard of that health care provider. However, a nurse, nurse practitioner, certified registered nurse anesthetist, nurse midwife, physician assistant, physical therapist, occupational therapist, or medical support staff shall not be competent to testify as to the standard of care of a physician. (d) Upon motion of a party, the court may hold a pretrial hearing to determine whether the witness qualifies as an expert and whether the expert's testimony satisfies the requirements of subsections (a) and (b) of this Code section. Such hearing and ruling shall be completed no later than the final pretrial conference contemplated under Code Section 9-11-16. (e) An affiant shall meet the requirements of this Code section in order to be deemed qualified to testify as an expert by means of the affidavit required under Code Section 9-11-9.1. (f) It is the intent of the legislature that, in all civil proceedings, the courts of the State of Georgia not be viewed as open to expert evidence that would not be admissible in other states. Therefore, in interpreting and applying this Code section, the courts of this state may draw from the opinions of the United States Supreme Court in Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals, Inc., 509 U.S. 579 (1993); General Electric Co. v. Joiner, 522 U.S. 136 (1997); Kumho Tire Co. Ltd. v. Carmichael, 526 U.S. 137 (1999); and other cases in federal courts applying the standards announced by the United States Supreme Court in these cases. (g) This Code section shall not be strictly applied in proceedings conducted pursuant to Chapter 9 of Title 34 or in administrative proceedings conducted pursuant to Chapter 13 of Title 50.
247-703. The facts or data in the particular proceeding upon which an expert bases an opinion or inference may be those perceived by or made known to the expert at or before the hearing. If of a type reasonably relied upon by experts in the particular field in forming opinions or inferences upon the subject, such facts or data need not be admissible in evidence in order for the opinion or inference to be admitted. Such facts or data that are otherwise inadmissible shall not be disclosed to the jury by the proponent of the opinion or inference unless the court determines that their probative value in assisting the jury to evaluate the expert's opinion substantially outweighs their prejudicial effect.

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24-7-704. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section, testimony in the form of an opinion or inference otherwise admissible shall not be objectionable because it embraces an ultimate issue to be decided by the trier of fact. (b) No expert witness testifying with respect to the mental state or condition of an accused in a criminal proceeding shall state an opinion or inference as to whether the accused did or did not have the mental state or condition constituting an element of the crime charged or of a defense thereto. Such ultimate issues are matters for the trier of fact alone.
24-7-705. An expert may testify in terms of opinion or inference and give reasons therefor without first testifying to the underlying facts or data, unless the court requires otherwise. An expert may in any event be required to disclose the underlying facts or data on crossexamination.
24-7-706. Except as provided in Chapter 7 of Title 9 or Code Section 17-7-130.1, 17-10-66, 29-411, 29-5-11, 31-14-3, 31-20-3, or 44-6-166.1, the following procedures shall govern the appointment, compensation, and presentation of testimony of court appointed experts:
(1) The court on its own motion or on the motion of any party may enter an order to show cause why any expert witness should not be appointed and may request the parties to submit nominations. The court may appoint any expert witnesses agreed upon by the parties and may appoint expert witnesses of its own selection. An expert witness shall not be appointed by the court unless the witness consents to act. Each appointed expert witness shall be informed of his or her duties by the court in writing, a copy of which shall be filed with the clerk, or at a conference in which the parties shall have opportunity to participate. Each appointed expert witness shall advise the parties of his or her findings, if any. Except as provided in Article 3 of Chapter 12 or Article 6 of Chapter 13 of this title, such witness's deposition may be taken by any party. Such witness may be called to testify by the court or any party. Each expert witness shall be subject to cross-examination by each party, including a party calling the witness; (2) Appointed expert witnesses shall be entitled to reasonable compensation in whatever sum the court allows. The compensation fixed shall be payable from funds which may be provided by law in criminal proceedings and civil proceedings and proceedings involving just compensation for the taking of property. In other civil proceedings, the compensation shall be paid by the parties in such proportion and at such time as the court directs and thereafter charged in like manner as other costs; (3) In the exercise of its discretion, the court may authorize disclosure to the jury of the fact that the court appointed the expert witness; and (4) Nothing in this Code section shall limit a party in calling expert witnesses of the party's own selection.

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24-7-707. In criminal proceedings, the opinions of experts on any question of science, skill, trade, or like questions shall always be admissible; and such opinions may be given on the facts as proved by other witnesses.
CHAPTER 8 ARTICLE 1
24-8-801. As used in this chapter, the term: (a) 'Statement' means:
(1) An oral or written assertion; or (2) Nonverbal conduct of a person, if it is intended by the person as an assertion. (b) 'Declarant' means a person who makes a statement. (c) 'Hearsay' means a statement, other than one made by the declarant while testifying at the trial or hearing, offered in evidence to prove the truth of the matter asserted. (d) 'Hearsay' shall be subject to the following exclusions and conditions: (1) Prior statement by witness.
(A) An out-of-court statement shall not be hearsay if the declarant testifies at the trial or hearing, is subject to cross-examination concerning the statement, and the statement is admissible as a prior inconsistent statement or a prior consistent statement under Code Section 24-6-613 or is otherwise admissible under this chapter. (B) If a hearsay statement is admitted and the declarant does not testify at the trial or hearing, other out-of-court statements of the declarant shall be admissible for the limited use of impeaching or rehabilitating the credibility of the declarant, and not as substantive evidence, if the other statements qualify as prior inconsistent statements or prior consistent statements under Code Section 24-6-613. (C) A statement shall not be hearsay if the declarant testifies at the trial or hearing and is subject to cross-examination concerning the statement, and the statement is one of identification of a person made after perceiving the person; and (2) Admissions by party-opponent. Admissions shall not be excluded by the hearsay rule. An admission is a statement offered against a party which is: (A) The party's own statement, in either an individual or representative capacity; (B) A statement of which the party has manifested an adoption or belief in its truth; (C) A statement by a person authorized by the party to make a statement concerning the subject; (D) A statement by the party's agent or employee, but not including any agent of the state in a criminal proceeding, concerning a matter within the scope of the agency or employment, made during the existence of the relationship; or (E) A statement by a coconspirator of a party during the course and in furtherance of the conspiracy, including a statement made during the concealment phase of a

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conspiracy. A conspiracy need not be charged in order to make a statement admissible under this subparagraph. The contents of the statement shall be considered but shall not alone be sufficient to establish the declarant's authority under subparagraph (C) of this paragraph, the agency or employment relationship and scope thereof under subparagraph (D) of this paragraph, or the existence of the conspiracy and the participation therein of the declarant and the party against whom the statement is offered under subparagraph (E) of this paragraph. (e) 'Public office' means: (1) Every state department, agency, board, bureau, commission, division, public corporation, and authority; (2) Every county, municipal corporation, school district, or other political subdivision of this state; (3) Every department, agency, board, bureau, commission, authority, or similar body of each such county, municipal corporation, or other political subdivision of this state; and (4) Every city, county, regional, or other authority established pursuant to the laws of this state. (f) 'Public official' means an elected or appointed official. (g) 'Public record' means information that is inscribed on a tangible medium or that is stored in an electronic or other medium and is retrievable in perceivable form and created in the course of the operation of a public office.
24-8-802. Hearsay shall not be admissible except as provided by this article; provided, however, that if a party does not properly object to hearsay, the objection shall be deemed waived, and the hearsay evidence shall be legal evidence and admissible.
24-8-803. The following shall not be excluded by the hearsay rule, even though the declarant is available as a witness:
(1) Present sense impression. A statement describing or explaining an event or condition made while the declarant was perceiving the event or condition or immediately thereafter; (2) Excited utterance. A statement relating to a startling event or condition made while the declarant was under the stress of excitement caused by the event or condition; (3) Then existing mental, emotional, or physical condition. A statement of the declarant's then existing state of mind, emotion, sensation, or physical condition, such as intent, plan, motive, design, mental feeling, pain, and bodily health, but not including a statement of memory or belief to prove the fact remembered or believed unless such statements relate to the execution, revocation, identification, or terms of

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the declarant's will and not including a statement of belief as to the intent of another person; (4) Statements for purposes of medical diagnosis or treatment. Statements made for purposes of medical diagnosis or treatment and describing medical history, or past or present symptoms, pain, or sensations, or the inception or general character of the cause or external source thereof insofar as reasonably pertinent to diagnosis or treatment; (5) Recorded recollection. A memorandum or record concerning a matter about which a witness once had knowledge but now has insufficient recollection to enable the witness to testify fully and accurately shown to have been made or adopted by the witness when the matter was fresh in the witness's memory and to reflect that knowledge correctly. If admitted, the memorandum or record may be read into evidence but shall not itself be received as an exhibit unless offered by an adverse party; (6) Records of regularly conducted activity. Unless the source of information or the method or circumstances of preparation indicate lack of trustworthiness and subject to the provisions of Chapter 7 of this title, a memorandum, report, record, or data compilation, in any form, of acts, events, conditions, opinions, or diagnoses, if (A) made at or near the time of the described acts, events, conditions, opinions, or diagnoses; (B) made by, or from information transmitted by, a person with personal knowledge and a business duty to report; (C) kept in the course of a regularly conducted business activity; and (D) it was the regular practice of that business activity to make the memorandum, report, record, or data compilation, all as shown by the testimony of the custodian or other qualified witness or by certification that complies with paragraph (11) or (12) of Code Section 24-9-902 or by any other statute permitting certification. The term 'business' as used in this paragraph includes any business, institution, association, profession, occupation, and calling of every kind, whether or not conducted for profit. Public records and reports shall be admissible under paragraph (8) of this Code section and shall not be admissible under this paragraph; (7) Absence of entry in records kept in accordance with paragraph (6) of this Code section. Evidence that a matter is not included in the memoranda, reports, records, or data compilations, in any form, kept in accordance with the provisions of paragraph (6) of this Code section, to prove the nonoccurrence or nonexistence of the matter, if the matter was of a kind of which a memorandum, report, record, or data compilation was regularly made and preserved, unless the sources of information or other circumstances indicate lack of trustworthiness; (8) Public records and reports. Except as otherwise provided by law, public records, reports, statements, or data compilations, in any form, of public offices, setting forth:
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proceedings, matters observed by police officers and other law enforcement personnel in connection with an investigation; or (C) In civil proceedings and against the state in criminal proceedings, factual findings resulting from an investigation made pursuant to authority granted by law, unless the sources of information or other circumstances indicate lack of trustworthiness; (9) Records of vital statistics. Records or data compilations, in any form, of births, fetal deaths, deaths, or marriages, if the report thereof was made to a public office pursuant to requirements of law; (10) Absence of public record or entry. To prove the absence of a record, report, statement, or data compilation, in any form, or the nonoccurrence or nonexistence of a matter of which a record, report, statement, or data compilation, in any form, was regularly made and preserved by a public office, evidence in the form of a certification in accordance with Code Section 24-9-902, or testimony, that diligent search failed to disclose the record, report, statement, or data compilation, or entry; (11) Records of religious organizations. Statements of birth, marriages, divorces, deaths, legitimacy, ancestry, relationship by blood or marriage, or other similar facts of personal or family history, contained in a regularly kept record of a religious organization; (12) Marriage, baptismal, and similar certificates. Statements of fact contained in a certificate that the maker performed a marriage or other ceremony or administered a sacrament, made by a clergyman, public official, or other person authorized by the rules or practices of a religious organization or by law to perform the act certified and purporting to have been issued at the time of the act or within a reasonable time thereafter; (13) Family records. Statements of fact concerning personal or family history contained in family Bibles, genealogies, charts, engravings on rings, inscriptions on family portraits, engravings on urns, crypts, or tombstones, or the like; (14) Records of documents affecting an interest in property. The record of a document purporting to establish or affect an interest in property, as proof of the content of the original recorded document and its execution and delivery by each person by whom it purports to have been executed, if the record is a record of a public office and an applicable law authorizes the recording of documents of that kind in such office; (15) Statements in documents affecting an interest in property. A statement contained in a document purporting to establish or affect an interest in property if the matter stated was relevant to the purpose of the document, unless dealings with the property since the document was made have been inconsistent with the truth of the statement or the purport of the document; (16) Statements in ancient documents. Statements in a document in existence 20 years or more the authenticity of which is established;

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(17) Market reports and commercial publications. Market quotations, tabulations, lists, directories, or other published compilations generally used and relied upon by the public or by persons in the witness's particular occupation; (18) Learned treatises. To the extent called to the attention of an expert witness upon cross-examination, statements contained in published treatises, periodicals, or pamphlets, whether published electronically or in print, on a subject of history, medicine, or other science or art, established as a reliable authority by the testimony or admission of the witness, by other expert testimony, or by judicial notice. If admitted, the statements may be used for cross-examination of an expert witness and read into evidence but shall not be received as exhibits; (19) Reputation concerning personal or family history. Reputation among members of a person's family by blood, adoption, or marriage or among a person's associates or in the community concerning a person's birth, adoption, marriage, divorce, death, legitimacy, relationship by blood, adoption, or marriage, ancestry, or other similar fact of the person's personal or family history; (20) Reputation concerning boundaries or general history. Reputation in a community, arising before the controversy, as to boundaries of or customs affecting lands in the community and reputation as to events of general history important to the community or state or nation in which such lands are located; (21) Reputation as to character. Reputation of a person's character among associates or in the community; (22) Judgment of previous conviction. Evidence of a final judgment, entered after a trial or upon a plea of guilty but not upon a plea of nolo contendere, adjudging a person guilty of a crime punishable by death or imprisonment in excess of one year to prove any fact essential to sustain the judgment, but not including, when offered by the state in a criminal prosecution for purposes other than impeachment, judgments against persons other than the accused. The pendency of an appeal may be shown but shall not affect admissibility; or (23) Judgment as to personal, family, or general history or boundaries. Judgments as proof of matters of personal, family, or general history or boundaries essential to the judgment, if the same would be provable by evidence of reputation.
24-8-804. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'unavailable as a witness' includes situations in which the declarant:
(1) Is exempted by ruling of the court on the ground of privilege from testifying concerning the subject matter of the declarant's statement; (2) Persists in refusing to testify concerning the subject matter of the declarant's statement despite an order of the court to do so; (3) Testifies to a lack of memory of the subject matter of the declarant's statement; (4) Is unable to be present or to testify at the hearing because of death or then existing physical or mental illness or infirmity; or

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(5) Is absent from the hearing and the proponent of the statement has been unable to procure the declarant's attendance or, in the case of exceptions under paragraph (2), (3), or (4) of subsection (b) of this Code section, the declarant's attendance or testimony, by process or other reasonable means. A declarant shall not be deemed unavailable as a witness if the declarant's exemption, refusal, claim of lack of memory, inability, or absence is due to the procurement or wrongdoing of the proponent of a statement for the purpose of preventing the witness from attending or testifying. (b) The following shall not be excluded by the hearsay rule if the declarant is unavailable as a witness: (1) Testimony given as a witness at another hearing of the same or a different proceeding, or in a deposition taken in compliance with law in the course of the same or another proceeding, if the party against whom the testimony is now offered, or, in a civil proceeding, a predecessor in interest, had an opportunity and similar motive to develop the testimony by direct, cross, or redirect examination. If deposition testimony is admissible under either the rules stated in Code Section 9-11-32 or this Code section, it shall be admissible at trial in accordance with the rules under which it was offered; (2) In a prosecution for homicide or in a civil proceeding, a statement made by a declarant while believing that his or her death was imminent, concerning the cause or circumstances of what the declarant believed to be impending death; (3) A statement against interest. A statement against interest is a statement:
(A) Which a reasonable person in the declarant's position would have made only if the person believed it to be true because, when made, it was so contrary to the declarant's proprietary or pecuniary interest or had so great a tendency to invalidate a claim by the declarant against another or to expose the declarant to civil or criminal liability; and (B) Supported by corroborating circumstances that clearly indicate the trustworthiness of the statement if it is offered in a criminal case as a statement that tends to expose the declarant to criminal liability; (4) A statement concerning the declarant's own birth, adoption, marriage, divorce, legitimacy, relationship by blood, adoption, or marriage, ancestry, or other similar fact of personal or family history, even though the declarant had no means of acquiring personal knowledge of the matter stated or a statement concerning the foregoing matters and death also of another person, if the declarant was related to the other by blood, adoption, or marriage or was so intimately associated with the other's family as to be likely to have accurate information concerning the matter declared; or (5) A statement offered against a party that has engaged or acquiesced in wrongdoing that was intended to, and did, procure the unavailability of the declarant as a witness.
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24-8-806. When a hearsay statement has been admitted in evidence, the credibility of the declarant may be attacked and, if attacked, may be supported by any evidence which would be admissible for those purposes if the declarant had testified as a witness. Evidence of a statement or conduct by the declarant at any time, inconsistent with the declarant's hearsay statement, shall not be subject to any requirement that the declarant may have been afforded an opportunity to deny or explain. If the party against whom a hearsay statement has been admitted calls the declarant as a witness, the party shall be entitled to examine the declarant on the statement as if under cross-examination.
24-8-807. A statement not specifically covered by any law but having equivalent circumstantial guarantees of trustworthiness shall not be excluded by the hearsay rule, if the court determines that:
(1) The statement is offered as evidence of a material fact; (2) The statement is more probative on the point for which it is offered than any other evidence which the proponent can procure through reasonable efforts; and (3) The general purposes of the rules of evidence and the interests of justice will best be served by admission of the statement into evidence. However, a statement may not be admitted under this Code section unless the proponent of it makes known to the adverse party, sufficiently in advance of the trial or hearing to provide the adverse party with a fair opportunity to prepare to meet it, the proponent's intention to offer the statement and the particulars of it, including the name and address of the declarant.
ARTICLE 2
24-8-820. A statement made by a child under the age of 14 years describing any act of sexual contact or physical abuse performed with or on the child by another shall be admissible in evidence by the testimony of the person to whom made if the child is available to testify in the proceedings and the court finds that the circumstances of the statement provide sufficient indicia of reliability.
24-8-821. Without offering the same in evidence, either party may avail himself or herself of allegations or admissions made in the pleadings of the other.
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24-8-823. All admissions shall be scanned with care, and confessions of guilt shall be received with great caution. A confession alone, uncorroborated by any other evidence, shall not justify a conviction.
24-8-824. To make a confession admissible, it shall have been made voluntarily, without being induced by another by the slightest hope of benefit or remotest fear of injury.
24-8-825. The fact that a confession has been made under a spiritual exhortation, a promise of secrecy, or a promise of collateral benefit shall not exclude it.
24-8-826. (a) Upon the trial of any civil proceeding involving injury or disease, any medical report in narrative form which has been signed and dated by an examining or treating licensed physician, dentist, orthodontist, podiatrist, physical or occupational therapist, doctor of chiropractic, psychologist, advanced practice registered nurse, social worker, professional counselor, or marriage and family therapist shall be admissible and received in evidence insofar as it purports to represent the history, examination, diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, or interpretation of tests or examinations, including the basis therefor, by the person signing the report, the same as if that person were present at trial and testifying as a witness; provided, however, that such report and notice of intention to introduce such report shall first be provided to the adverse party at least 60 days prior to trial. A statement of the qualifications of the person signing such report may be included as part of the basis for providing the information contained therein, and the opinion of the person signing the report with regard to the etiology of the injury or disease may be included as part of the diagnosis. Any adverse party may object to the admissibility of any portion of the report, other than on the ground that it is hearsay, within 15 days of being provided with the report. Further, any adverse party shall have the right to cross-examine the person signing the report and provide rebuttal testimony. The party tendering the report may also introduce testimony of the person signing the report for the purpose of supplementing the report or otherwise. (b) The medical narrative shall be presented to the jury as depositions are presented to the jury and shall not go out with the jury as documentary evidence.
CHAPTER 9 ARTICLE 1
24-9-901. (a) The requirement of authentication or identification as a condition precedent to admissibility shall be satisfied by evidence sufficient to support a finding that the matter in question is what its proponent claims.

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(b) By way of illustration only, and not by way of limitation, the following are examples of authentication or identification conforming with the requirements of this Code section:
(1) Testimony of a witness with knowledge that a matter is what it is claimed to be; (2) Nonexpert opinion as to the genuineness of handwriting, based upon familiarity not acquired for purposes of the litigation; (3) Comparison by the trier of fact or by expert witnesses with specimens which have been authenticated. Such specimens shall be furnished to the opposite party no later than ten days prior to trial; (4) Appearance, contents, substance, internal patterns, or other distinctive characteristics, taken in conjunction with circumstances; (5) Identification of a voice, whether heard firsthand or through mechanical or electronic transmission or recording, by opinion based upon hearing the voice at any time under circumstances connecting it with the alleged speaker; (6) Telephone conversations, by evidence that a call was made to the number assigned at the time by a telephone service provider to a particular person or business, if:
(A) In the case of a person, circumstances, including self-identification, show the person answering to be the one called; or (B) In the case of a business, the call was made to a place of business and the conversation related to business reasonably transacted over the telephone; (7) Evidence that a document authorized by law to be recorded or filed and in fact recorded or filed in a public office or a purported public record, report, statement, or data compilation, in any form, is from the public office where items of this nature are kept; (8) Evidence that a document or data compilation, in any form: (A) Is in such condition as to create no suspicion concerning its authenticity; (B) Was in a place where it, if authentic, would likely be; and (C) Has been in existence 20 years or more at the time it is offered; (9) Evidence describing a process or system used to produce a result and showing that the process or system produces an accurate result; or (10) Any method of authentication or identification provided by law.
24-9-902. Extrinsic evidence of authenticity as a condition precedent to admissibility shall not be required with respect to the following:
(1) A document bearing a seal purporting to be that of the United States or of any state, district, commonwealth, territory, or insular possession thereof or the Panama Canal Zone or the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands or of a political subdivision, department, officer, or agency thereof or of a municipal corporation of this state and bearing a signature purporting to be an attestation or execution; (2) A document purporting to bear the signature in the official capacity of an officer or employee of any entity included in paragraph (1) of this Code section having no

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seal, if a public officer having a seal and having official duties in the district or political subdivision of the officer or employee certifies under seal that the signer has the official capacity and that the signature is genuine; (3) A document purporting to be executed or attested in an official capacity by a person authorized by the laws of a foreign country to make such execution or attestation and accompanied by a final certification as to the genuineness of the signature, official position of the executing or attesting person, or of any foreign official whose certificate of genuineness of signature and official position relates to such execution or attestation or is in a chain of certificates of genuineness of signature and official position relating to such execution or attestation. A final certification may be made by a secretary of embassy or legation, consul general, consul, vice consul, or consular agent of the United States or a diplomatic or consular official of the foreign country assigned or accredited to the United States. If reasonable opportunity has been given to all parties to investigate the authenticity and accuracy of official documents, the court may, for good cause shown, order that such documents be treated as presumptively authentic without final certification or permit such documents to be evidenced by an attested summary with or without final certification; (4) A duplicate of an official record or report or entry therein or of a document authorized by law to be recorded or filed and actually recorded or filed in a public office, including data compilations in any form, certified as correct by the custodian or other person authorized to make the certification by certificate complying with paragraph (1), (2), or (3) of this Code section or complying with any law of the United States or of this state, including Code Section 24-9-920; (5) Books, pamphlets, or other publications purporting to be issued by a public office; (6) Printed materials purporting to be newspapers or periodicals; (7) Inscriptions, signs, tags, or labels purporting to have been affixed in the course of business and indicating ownership, control, or origin; (8) Documents accompanied by a certificate of acknowledgment executed in the manner provided by law by a notary public or other officer authorized by law to take acknowledgments; (9) Commercial paper, signatures thereon, and documents relating thereto to the extent provided by general commercial law; (10) Any signature, document, or other matter declared by any law of the United States or of this state to be presumptively or prima facie genuine or authentic; (11) The original or a duplicate of a domestic record of regularly conducted activity that would be admissible under paragraph (6) of Code Section 24-8-803 if accompanied by a written declaration of its custodian or other qualified person certifying that the record:
(A) Was made at or near the time of the occurrence of the matters set forth by, or from information transmitted by, a person with knowledge of such matters; (B) Was kept in the course of the regularly conducted activity; and (C) Was made by the regularly conducted activity as a regular practice.

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A party intending to offer a record into evidence under this paragraph shall provide written notice of such intention to all adverse parties and shall make the record and declaration available for inspection sufficiently in advance of their offer into evidence to provide an adverse party with a fair opportunity to challenge such record and declaration; or (12) In a civil proceeding, the original or a duplicate of a foreign record of regularly conducted activity that would be admissible under paragraph (6) of Code Section 248-803 if accompanied by a written declaration by its custodian or other qualified person certifying that the record:
(A) Was made at or near the time of the occurrence of the matters set forth by, or from information transmitted by, a person with knowledge of those matters; (B) Was kept in the course of the regularly conducted activity; and (C) Was made by the regularly conducted activity as a regular practice. The declaration shall be signed in a manner that, if falsely made, would subject the maker to criminal penalty under the laws of the country where the declaration is signed. A party intending to offer a record into evidence under this paragraph shall provide written notice of such intention to all adverse parties and shall make the record and declaration available for inspection sufficiently in advance of their offer into evidence to provide an adverse party with a fair opportunity to challenge such record and declaration.
24-9-903. The testimony of a subscribing witness shall not be necessary to authenticate a writing unless required by the laws of the jurisdiction whose laws govern the validity of the writing.
24-9-904. As used in this article, the term:
(1) 'Public office' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 24-8-801. (2) 'Public officer' means any person appointed or elected to be the head of any entity included in paragraph (1) of Code Section 24-9-902. (3) 'Telephone service provider' shall have the same meaning as 'voice service provider' as set forth in Code Section 46-5-231.
ARTICLE 2
24-9-920. The certificate or attestation of any public officer either of this state or any county thereof or any clerk or keeper of county, consolidated government, or municipal records in this state shall give sufficient validity or authenticity to any copy or transcript of any record, document, paper or file, or other matter or thing in such public officer's respective office, or pertaining thereto, to admit the same in evidence.

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24-9-921. (a) Upon the trial of any civil proceeding involving injury or disease, the patient or the member of his or her family or other person responsible for the care of the patient shall be a competent witness to identify bills for expenses incurred in the treatment of the patient upon a showing by such a witness that the expenses were incurred in connection with the treatment of the injury, disease, or disability involved in the subject of litigation at trial and that the bills were received from:
(1) A hospital; (2) An ambulance service; (3) A pharmacy, drugstore, or supplier of therapeutic or orthopedic devices; or (4) A licensed practicing physician, dentist, orthodontist, podiatrist, physical or occupational therapist, doctor of chiropractic, psychologist, advanced practice registered nurse, social worker, professional counselor, or marriage and family therapist. (b) Such items of evidence need not be identified by the one who submits the bill, and it shall not be necessary for an expert witness to testify that the charges were reasonable and necessary. However, nothing in this Code section shall be construed to limit the right of a thorough and sifting cross-examination as to such items of evidence.
24-9-922. The acts of the legislature of any other state, territory, or possession of the United States, the records and judicial proceedings of any court of any such state, territory, or possession, and the nonjudicial records or books kept in the public offices in any such state, territory, or possession, if properly authenticated, shall have the same full faith and credit in every court within this state as they have by law or usage in the courts of such state, territory, or possession from which they are taken.
24-9-923. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'unavailability of a witness' includes situations in which the authenticating witness:
(1) Is exempted by ruling of the court on the ground of privilege from testifying concerning the subject matter of the authentication; (2) Persists in refusing to testify concerning the subject matter of the authentication despite an order of the court to do so; (3) Testifies to a lack of memory of the subject matter of the authentication; (4) Is unable to be present or to testify at the hearing because of death or then existing physical or mental illness or infirmity; or (5) Is absent from the hearing and the proponent of the authentication has been unable to procure the attendance of the authenticating witness by process or other reasonable means. An authenticating witness shall not be deemed unavailable as a witness if his or her exemption, refusal, claim of lack of memory, inability, or absence is due to the

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procurement or wrongdoing of the proponent of an authentication for the purpose of preventing the witness from attending or testifying. (b) Subject to any other valid objection, photographs, motion pictures, video recordings, and audio recordings shall be admissible in evidence when necessitated by the unavailability of a witness who can provide personal authentication and when the court determines, based on competent evidence presented to the court, that such items tend to show reliably the fact or facts for which the items are offered. (c) Subject to any other valid objection, photographs, motion pictures, video recordings, and audio recordings produced at a time when the device producing the items was not being operated by an individual person or was not under the personal control or in the presence of an individual operator shall be admissible in evidence when the court determines, based on competent evidence presented to the court, that such items tend to show reliably the fact or facts for which the items are offered, provided that, prior to the admission of such evidence, the date and time of such photograph, motion picture, or video recording shall be contained on such evidence, and such date and time shall be shown to have been made contemporaneously with the events depicted in such photograph, motion picture, or video recording. (d) This Code section shall not be the exclusive method of introduction into evidence of photographs, motion pictures, video recordings, and audio recordings but shall be supplementary to any other law and lawful methods existing in this state.
24-9-924. (a) Any court may receive and use as evidence in any proceeding information otherwise admissible from the records of the Department of Public Safety or the Department of Driver Services obtained from any terminal lawfully connected to the Georgia Crime Information Center without the need for additional certification of such records. (b) Any court may receive and use as evidence for the purpose of imposing a sentence in any criminal proceeding information otherwise admissible from the records of the Department of Driver Services obtained from a request made in accordance with a contract with the Georgia Technology Authority for immediate on-line electronic furnishing of information.
CHAPTER 10
24-10-1001. As used in this chapter, the term:
(1) 'Writing' or 'recording' means letters, words, or numbers, or their equivalent, set down by handwriting, typewriting, printing, photostating, magnetic impulse, or mechanical or electronic recording or other form of data compilation. (2) 'Photograph' includes still photographs, X-ray films, video recordings, and motion pictures.

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(3) 'Original' means the writing or recording itself or any counterpart intended to have the same effect by a person executing or issuing it. An original of a photograph includes the negative or any print therefrom. If data are stored in a computer or similar device, any printout or other output readable by sight, shown to reflect the data accurately, is an original. (4) 'Duplicate' means a counterpart produced by the same impression as the original or from the same matrix or by means of photography, including enlargements and miniatures, or by mechanical or electronic rerecording, chemical reproduction, or other equivalent techniques which accurately reproduce the original. (5) 'Public record' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 24-8-801.
24-10-1002. To prove the contents of a writing, recording, or photograph, the original writing, recording, or photograph shall be required.
24-10-1003. A duplicate shall be admissible to the same extent as an original unless:
(1) A genuine question is raised as to the authenticity of the original; or (2) A circumstance exists where it would be unfair to admit the duplicate in lieu of the original.
24-10-1004. The original shall not be required and other evidence of the contents of a writing, recording, or photograph shall be admissible if:
(1) All originals are lost or have been destroyed, unless the proponent lost or destroyed them in bad faith; (2) No original can be obtained by any available judicial process or procedure; (3) At a time when an original was under the control of the party against whom offered, that party was put on notice, by the pleadings or otherwise, that the contents would be a subject of proof at the hearing, and that party does not produce the original at the hearing; or (4) The writing, recording, or photograph is not closely related to a controlling issue.
24-10-1005. The contents of a public record, or of a document authorized to be recorded or filed and actually recorded or filed, including data compilations in any form, if otherwise admissible, may be proved by duplicate, certified as correct in accordance with Code Section 24-9-902 or Code Section 24-9-920 or testified to be correct by a witness who has compared it with the original. If a duplicate which complies with this Code section cannot be obtained by the exercise of reasonable diligence, then other evidence of the contents may be given.

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24-10-1006. The contents of otherwise admissible voluminous writings, recordings, or photographs which cannot conveniently be examined in court may be presented in the form of a chart, summary, or calculation. The originals, or duplicates, shall be made available for examination or copying, or both, by other parties at a reasonable time and place. The court may order that the contents of such writings, recordings, or photographs be produced in court.
24-10-1007. The contents of writings, recordings, or photographs may be proved by the testimony or deposition of the party against whom offered or by that party's written admission, without accounting for the nonproduction of the original.
24-10-1008. When the admissibility of other evidence of the contents of writings, recordings, or photographs under the rules of evidence depends upon the fulfillment of a condition of fact, the question of whether the condition has been fulfilled is ordinarily for the court to determine in accordance with the provisions of Code Section 24-1-104; provided, however, that when an issue is raised as to:
(1) Whether the asserted writing, recording, or photograph ever existed; (2) Whether another writing, recording, or photograph produced at the trial is the original; or (3) Whether other evidence of the contents correctly reflects the contents, the issue is for the trier of fact to determine as in the case of other issues of fact.
CHAPTER 11 ARTICLE 1
24-11-1. As used in this chapter, the term:
(1) 'Custodian' means the person charged with the duty of maintaining public records. (2) 'Duplicate' means a counterpart which accurately reproduces the original. (3) 'Public record' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 24-8-801.
24-11-2. (a) Where any original public records have been lost, mutilated, stolen, or destroyed, the custodian may establish duplicates in accordance with the provisions of this article. When such public records are established by duplicates, they shall have all of the effect in evidence as the original records would have had. (b) The custodian of the lost, mutilated, stolen, or destroyed public records shall bring a petition to establish such records in the superior court of the county in which the public records were located.

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(c) The petition shall set forth the fact that some portion of the public records has been lost, mutilated, stolen, or destroyed, specifying as nearly as may be possible the books or parts of the books in which those records existed, and shall pray for the establishment of such records.
24-11-3. (a) The court shall either appoint an auditor for such petition in accordance with Chapter 7 of Title 9 or shall conduct a hearing on the petition. If an auditor is appointed, the provisions of Code Sections 9-7-1 through 9-7-16 and Code Section 9-721 shall apply to such proceedings. An auditor shall receive compensation for services rendered as may be allowed by the court, to be paid out of the funds of the office of the custodian whose records were lost, mutilated, stolen, or destroyed. (b) If the court hears the petition, after receiving evidence, the court shall determine whether the purported duplicate is, in fact, the same as the original record which has been lost, mutilated, stolen, or destroyed, and it shall be discretionary with the court to order the whole or any part of such records established. The court shall give precedence to a petition filed pursuant to this article and hear the petition as speedily as possible. (c) The duplicates which are established pursuant to this Code section, as nearly as may be possible, shall specify and conform to the original book and pages of the same on which they originally existed.
ARTICLE 2
24-11-20. (a) Upon the loss of any original pleading, declaration, bill of indictment, special presentment, accusation, or other office paper, a duplicate may be established instanter on motion. (b) As used in this article, the term 'office paper' means the instrument upon which a proceeding has been brought after the case has gone to trial.
24-11-21. (a) The owner, agent of the owner, or legal representative of the owner of any bond, bill, note, draft, check, or other evidence of indebtedness which has been lost or destroyed may establish a duplicate of the same in a summary manner by filing a petition with the judge of the probate court of the county of the residence of the alleged debtor or maker, if he or she is a resident of this state; and the judge of the probate court shall be deemed a judicial officer for the purpose of this Code section. The petition shall be sworn to by the party applying and shall contain as full and accurate a description as possible of the lost paper, of the loss and mode of loss, and of the inability to find the same and why, along with a prayer for the establishment of a duplicate setting forth the duplicate desired to be established.

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(b) Upon the filing of a petition, the judge shall issue a citation or notice to the alleged debtor or maker requiring the debtor or maker to appear at a day not more than ten days distant and show cause, if he or she has any, why the duplicate should not be established in lieu of the lost original. The citation or notice shall be personally served in the manner provided in Code Section 9-11-4 at least five days before the time of the hearing. (c) If no successful defense is made at the time and place appointed, the judge shall proceed to establish, by an order entered on the petition, the duplicate so prayed to be established, which shall have all the effect of the original. The petition, notice, and order shall be entered in a book of record specially prepared for this purpose. (d) If the debtor or maker files a defense under oath to the effect that the original never existed as claimed, the judge shall decide the case, after giving the parties time for preparation and hearing, not to exceed 20 days. If the judge's decision is in favor of the applicant and no appeal is entered as provided in subsection (e) of this Code section, the decision shall be entered on the petition, and the duplicate so established shall have the same effect as an original. If the judge's decision is in favor of the alleged debtor or maker, the judge shall also enter his or her decision on the petition. In all cases, the proceedings shall be recorded as provided in subsection (c) of this Code section. (e) Except as provided in Article 6 of Chapter 9 of Title 15, if either party to the proceedings provided for in this Code section is dissatisfied, such party may appeal upon giving the usual bond and security for costs, as in cases of appeal from the probate court to the superior court. The appeal shall be tried in the superior court from all the pleadings and proceedings as were before the judge of the probate court. In the superior court, the case shall be tried and determined as provided in Code Sections 2411-23 through 24-11-26. (f) This Code section shall not apply to evidences of indebtedness to which Title 11, the 'Uniform Commercial Code,' is applicable.
24-11-22. When the person alleged to be a debtor or maker of a lost or destroyed paper as set forth in Code Section 24-11-21 does not reside in this state, the alleged debtor or maker may be made a party to the proceedings by publication, in a newspaper to be designated by the judge of the probate court, twice a month for two months. When the person has been made a party, this article shall apply in his or her case.
24-11-23. (a) The owner of a lost or destroyed paper which is not an office paper, as defined in Code Section 24-11-20, who desires to establish such paper shall present to the clerk of the superior court of the county where the maker of the paper resides, if the maker is a resident of this state, a petition in writing, together with a duplicate, in substance, of the paper lost or destroyed, as nearly as he or she can recollect, which duplicate shall be sworn to by the petitioner, the petitioner's agent, or the petitioner's attorney.

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(b) The clerk shall issue a rule nisi in the name of the judge of the superior court calling upon the opposite party to show cause, if he or she has any, why the duplicate sworn to should not be established in lieu of the lost or destroyed original. If the respondent is found in this state, the rule nisi shall be served personally upon the respondent in the manner provided by Code Section 9-11-4 at least 20 days before the sitting of the court to which the rule nisi is made returnable. If the respondent cannot be found in this state, the rule nisi shall be served upon the respondent by publication in the manner provided in Code Section 9-11-4 before the final hearing of the rule nisi.
24-11-24. In a proceeding to establish lost papers under Code Section 24-11-23, no continuance shall be granted unless it appears reasonable and just to the court; nor shall a continuance be allowed to the same party more than once, except for providential cause.
24-11-25. When a rule nisi has been served as provided in Code Section 24-11-23, the court shall grant a rule absolute establishing the duplicate of the lost or destroyed paper sworn to, unless good and sufficient cause is shown why the rule absolute should not be granted.
24-11-26. When the duplicate of the lost or destroyed paper is established, the clerk of the court in which it is done shall furnish the duplicate to the party who had it established, with a certified endorsement thereon of the day and term of the court when the rule absolute was granted, provided all costs of the proceeding have been paid.
24-11-27. (a) If the paper which has been lost or destroyed is a note, bill, bond, or other instrument upon which a proceeding may be brought, the owner may institute a proceeding thereon as soon as the rule nisi has been issued as provided for in Code Section 24-11-23. The complaint shall set forth that the paper upon which the proceeding is based is lost or destroyed. In no case shall a judgment be entered in the proceeding until it is determined whether the application to establish the paper is granted or not. If the application is granted, then judgment shall be entered as in other proceedings. (b) In a proceeding as provided for in subsection (a) of this Code section, production of the paper upon which the proceeding is based shall not be demanded until the time for rendition of judgment in the proceeding; at that time, if the plaintiff produces a duplicate of the paper with a certified endorsement thereon by the clerk of the court in which it was established, as provided in Code Section 24-11-26, it shall be taken and considered as the original. (c) This Code section shall not apply to instruments to which Title 11, the 'Uniform Commercial Code,' is applicable.

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24-11-28. In all proceedings for the purpose of establishing any lost or destroyed paper other than an office paper, as defined in Code Section 24-11-20, any person whose interest will be affected by the establishment of the lost paper shall, upon motion, by order of the court, be made a party respondent in the proceeding and shall be allowed all the rights of defense against the establishment of the paper as fully as if he or she was the maker of the lost paper.
24-11-29. Other than Code Section 24-11-20, this article shall not apply to lost or destroyed papers to which Title 11, the 'Uniform Commercial Code,' is applicable.
CHAPTER 12 ARTICLE 1
24-12-1. (a) No physician licensed under Chapter 34 of Title 43 and no hospital or health care facility, including those operated by an agency or bureau of this state or other governmental unit, shall be required to release any medical information concerning a patient except to the Department of Community Health, its divisions, agents, or successors when required in the administration of public health programs pursuant to Code Section 31-12-2 and where authorized or required by law, statute, or lawful regulation; or on written authorization or other waiver by the patient, or by his or her parents or duly appointed guardian ad litem in the case of a minor, or on appropriate court order or subpoena; provided, however, that any physician, hospital, or health care facility releasing information under written authorization or other waiver by the patient, or by his or her parents or guardian ad litem in the case of a minor, or pursuant to law, statute, or lawful regulation, or under court order or subpoena shall not be liable to the patient or any other person; provided, further, that the privilege shall be waived to the extent that the patient places his or her care and treatment or the nature and extent of his or her injuries at issue in any judicial proceeding. This Code section shall not apply to psychiatrists or to hospitals in which the patient is being or has been treated solely for mental illness. (b) No pharmacist licensed under Chapter 4 of Title 26 shall be required to release any medical information concerning a patient except on written authorization or other waiver by the patient, or by his or her parents or duly appointed guardian ad litem in the case of a minor, or upon appropriate court order or subpoena; provided, however, that any pharmacist releasing information under written authorization or other waiver by the patient, or by his or her parents or duly appointed guardian ad litem in the case of a minor, or upon appropriate court order or subpoena shall not be liable to the patient or any other person; provided, further, that the privilege shall be waived to the extent that the patient places his or her care and treatment or the nature and extent of his or her injuries at issue in any judicial proceeding.

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24-12-2. (a) The General Assembly finds and declares that protecting the confidentiality of research data from disclosure in judicial and administrative proceedings is essential to safeguarding the integrity of research in this state, guaranteeing the privacy of individuals who participate in research projects, and ensuring the continuation of research in science, medicine, and other fields that benefits the citizens and institutions of Georgia and other states. The protection of such research data has more than local significance, is of equal importance to all citizens of this state, is of state-wide concern, and consequently is properly a matter for regulation under the police power of this state. (b) As used in this Code section, the term 'confidential raw research data' means medical information, interview responses, reports, statements, memoranda, or other data relating to the condition, treatment, or characteristics of any person which are gathered by or provided to a researcher:
(1) In support of a research study approved by an appropriate research oversight committee of a hospital, health care facility, or educational institution; and (2) With the objective to develop, study, or report aggregate or anonymous information not intended to be used in any way in which the identity of an individual is material to the results. The term shall not include published compilations of the raw research data created by the researcher or the researcher's published summaries, findings, analyses, or conclusions related to the research study. (c) Confidential raw research data in a researcher's possession shall not be subject to subpoena, otherwise discoverable, or deemed admissible as evidence in any judicial or administrative proceeding in any court except as otherwise provided in subsection (d) of this Code section. (d) Confidential raw research data may be released, disclosed, subject to subpoena, otherwise discoverable, or deemed admissible as evidence in a judicial or administrative proceeding as follows: (1) Confidential raw research data related to a person may be disclosed to that person or to another person on such person's behalf where the authority is otherwise specifically provided by law; (2) Confidential raw research data related to a person may be disclosed to any person or legal entity designated to receive that information when that designation is made in writing by the research participant or where a designation is made in writing by a person authorized by law to act for the participant; (3) Confidential raw research data related to a person may be disclosed to any agency or department of the federal government, this state, or any political subdivision of this state if such data are required by law or regulation to be reported to such agency or department; (4) Confidential raw research data may be disclosed in any proceeding in which a party was a participant, researcher, or sponsor in the underlying research study, including, but not limited to, any judicial or administrative proceeding in which a

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research participant places his or her care, treatment, injuries, insurance coverage, or benefit plan coverage at issue; provided, however, that the identity of any research participant other than the party to the judicial or administrative proceeding shall not be disclosed, unless the researcher or sponsor is a defendant in such proceeding; (5) Confidential raw research data may be disclosed in any judicial or administrative proceeding in which the researcher has either volunteered to testify or has been hired to testify as an expert by one of the parties to such proceeding; and (6) In a criminal proceeding, the court shall order the production of confidential raw research data if the data are relevant to any issue in the proceeding, impose appropriate safeguards against unauthorized disclosure of the data, and admit confidential raw research data into evidence if the data are material to the defense or prosecution. (e) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to permit, require, or prohibit the disclosure of confidential raw research data in any setting other than a judicial or administrative proceeding that is governed by the requirements of this title. (f) Any disclosure of confidential raw research data authorized or required by this Code section or any other law shall in no way destroy the confidential nature of that data except for the purpose for which the authorized or required disclosure is made.
ARTICLE 2
24-12-10. As used in this article, the term:
(1) 'Confidential or privileged' means the protection afforded by law from unauthorized disclosure, whether the protection is afforded by law as developed and applied by the courts, by statute or lawful regulations, or by the requirements of the Constitutions of the State of Georgia or the United States. The term 'confidential or privileged' also includes protection afforded by law from compulsory process or testimony. (2) 'Disclosure' means the act of transmitting or communicating medical matter to a person who would not otherwise have access thereto. (3) 'Health care facility' means any institution or place in which health care is rendered to persons, which health care includes, but is not limited to, medical, psychiatric, acute, intermediate, rehabilitative, and long-term care. (4) 'Laws requiring disclosure' means laws and statutes of the State of Georgia and of the United States and lawful regulations issued by any department or agency of the State of Georgia or of the United States which require the review, analysis, or use of medical matter by persons not originally having authorized access thereto. The term 'laws requiring disclosure' also includes any authorized practice of disclosure for purposes of evaluating claims for reimbursement for charges or expenses under any public or private reimbursement or insurance program. (5) 'Limited consent to disclosure' means proper authorization given by or on behalf of a person entitled to protection from disclosure of medical matter and given for a

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specific purpose related to such person's health or related to such person's application for insurance or like benefits. (6) 'Medical matter' means information respecting the medical or psychiatric condition, including without limitation the physical and the mental condition, of a natural person or persons, however recorded, obtained, or communicated. (7) 'Nurse' means a person authorized by license issued under Chapter 26 of Title 43 as a registered professional nurse or licensed practical nurse to practice nursing. (8) 'Physician' means any person lawfully licensed in this state to practice medicine and surgery pursuant to Chapter 34 of Title 43.
24-12-11. The disclosure of confidential or privileged medical matter constituting all or part of a record kept by a health care facility, a nurse, or a physician, pursuant to laws requiring disclosure or pursuant to limited consent to disclosure, shall not serve to destroy or in any way abridge the confidential or privileged character thereof, except for the purpose for which such disclosure is made.
24-12-12. Persons to whom confidential or privileged medical matter is disclosed in the circumstances described in Code Section 24-12-11 shall utilize such matter only in connection with the purpose or purposes of such disclosure and thereafter shall keep such matter in confidence. However, nothing in this article shall prohibit the use of such matter where otherwise authorized by law.
24-12-13. Any person, corporation, authority, or other legal entity acting in good faith shall be immune from liability for the transmission, receipt, or use of medical matter disclosed pursuant to laws requiring disclosure or pursuant to limited consent to disclosure.
24-12-14. Nothing in this article shall be construed to prevent the customary and usual audit, discussion, and presentation of cases in connection with medical and public education.
ARTICLE 3
24-12-20. AIDS confidential information as defined in Code Section 31-22-9.1 and disclosed or discovered within the patient-physician relationship shall be confidential and shall not be disclosed except as otherwise provided in Code Section 24-12-21.
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(b) Except as otherwise provided in this Code section: (1) No person or legal entity which receives AIDS confidential information pursuant to this Code section or which is responsible for recording, reporting, or maintaining AIDS confidential information shall: (A) Intentionally or knowingly disclose that information to another person or legal entity; or (B) Be compelled by subpoena, court order, or other judicial process to disclose that information to another person or legal entity; and (2) No person or legal entity which receives AIDS confidential information which that person or legal entity knows was disclosed in violation of paragraph (1) of this subsection shall: (A) Intentionally or knowingly disclose that information to another person or legal entity; or (B) Be compelled by subpoena, court order, or other judicial process to disclose that information to another person or legal entity.
(c) AIDS confidential information shall be disclosed to the person identified by that information or, if that person is a minor or incompetent person, to that person's parent or legal guardian. (d) AIDS confidential information shall be disclosed to any person or legal entity designated to receive that information when that designation is made in writing by the person identified by that information or, if that person is a minor or incompetent person, by that person's parent or legal guardian. (e) AIDS confidential information shall be disclosed to any agency or department of the federal government, this state, or any political subdivision of this state if that information is authorized or required by law to be reported to that agency or department. (f) The results of an HIV test shall be disclosed to the person, or that person's designated representative, who ordered such tests of the body fluids or tissue of another person. (g) When the patient of a physician has been determined to be infected with HIV and that patient's physician reasonably believes that the spouse or sexual partner or any child of the patient, spouse, or sexual partner is a person at risk of being infected with HIV by that patient, the physician may disclose to that spouse, sexual partner, or child that the patient has been determined to be infected with HIV, after first attempting to notify the patient that such disclosure is going to be made.
(h)(1) An administrator of an institution licensed as a hospital by the Department of Community Health or a physician having a patient who has been determined to be infected with HIV may disclose to the Department of Community Health:
(A) The name and address of that patient; (B) That such patient has been determined to be infected with HIV; and (C) The name and address of any other person whom the disclosing physician or administrator reasonably believes to be a person at risk of being infected with HIV by that patient.

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(2) When mandatory and nonanonymous reporting of confirmed positive HIV tests to the Department of Community Health is determined by that department to be reasonably necessary, that department shall establish by regulation a date on and after which such reporting shall be required. On and after the date so established, each health care provider, health care facility, or any other person or legal entity which orders an HIV test for another person shall report to the Department of Community Health the name and address of any person thereby determined to be infected with HIV. No such report shall be made regarding any confirmed positive HIV test provided at any anonymous HIV test site operated by or on behalf of the Department of Community Health. (3) The Department of Community Health may disclose that a person has been reported, under paragraph (1) or (2) of this subsection, to have been determined to be infected with HIV to the board of health of the county in which that person resides or is located if reasonably necessary to protect the health and safety of that person or other persons who may have come in contact with the body fluids of the HIV infected person. The Department of Community Health or county board of health to which information is disclosed pursuant to this paragraph or paragraph (1) or (2) of this subsection:
(A) May contact any person named in such disclosure as having been determined to be an HIV infected person for the purpose of counseling that person and requesting therefrom the name of any other person who may be a person at risk of being infected with HIV by that HIV infected person; (B) May contact any other person reasonably believed to be a person at risk of being infected with HIV by that HIV infected person for the purposes of disclosing that such infected person has been determined to be infected with HIV and counseling such person to submit to an HIV test; and (C) Shall contact and provide counseling to the spouse of any HIV infected person whose name is thus disclosed if both persons are reasonably likely to have engaged in sexual intercourse or any other act determined by the Department of Community Health likely to have resulted in the transmission of HIV between such persons within the preceding seven years and if that spouse may be located and contacted without undue difficulty. (i) Any health care provider authorized to order an HIV test may disclose AIDS confidential information regarding a patient thereof if that disclosure is made to a health care provider or health care facility which has provided, is providing, or will provide any health care service to that patient and as a result of such provision of service that health care provider or facility: (1) Has personnel or patients who may be persons at risk of being infected with HIV by that patient, if that patient is an HIV infected person and such disclosure is reasonably necessary to protect any such personnel or patients from that risk; or (2) Has a legitimate need for that information in order to provide that health care service to that patient.

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(j) A health care provider or any other person or legal entity authorized but not required to disclose AIDS confidential information pursuant to this Code section shall have no duty to make such disclosure and shall not be liable to the patient or any other person or legal entity for failing to make such disclosure. A health care provider or any other person or legal entity which discloses information as authorized or required by this Code section or as authorized or required by law or rules or regulations made pursuant thereto shall have no civil or criminal liability therefor. (k) When any person or legal entity is authorized or required by this Code section or any other law to disclose AIDS confidential information to a person at risk of being infected with HIV and that person at risk is a minor or incompetent person, such disclosure may be made to any parent or legal guardian of the minor or incompetent person, to the minor or incompetent person, or to both the minor or incompetent person and any parent or legal guardian thereof. (l) When an institutional care facility is the site at which a person is at risk of being infected with HIV and as a result of that risk a disclosure of AIDS confidential information to any person at risk at that site is authorized or required under this Code section or any other law, such disclosure may be made to the person at risk or to that institutional care facility's chief administrative or executive officer, or such officer's designee, in which case that officer or designee shall be authorized to make such disclosure to the person at risk. (m) When a disclosure of AIDS confidential information is authorized or required by this Code section to be made to a physician, health care provider, or legal entity, that disclosure may be made to employees of that physician, health care provider, or legal entity who have been designated thereby to receive such information on behalf thereof. Those designated employees may thereafter disclose to and provide for the disclosure of that information among such other employees of that physician, health care provider, or legal entity, but such disclosures among those employees shall only be authorized when reasonably necessary in the ordinary course of business to carry out the purposes for which that disclosure is authorized or required to be made to that physician, health care provider, or legal entity. (n) Any disclosure of AIDS confidential information authorized or required by this Code section or any other law and any unauthorized disclosure of such information shall in no way destroy the confidential nature of that information except for the purpose for which the authorized or required disclosure is made. (o) Any person or legal entity which violates subsection (b) of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. (p) Nothing in this Code section or any other law shall be construed to authorize the disclosure of AIDS confidential information if that disclosure is prohibited by federal law, or regulations promulgated thereunder, nor shall anything in this Code section or any other law be construed to prohibit the disclosure of information which would be AIDS confidential information except that such information does not permit the identification of any person.

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(q) A public safety agency or prosecuting attorney may obtain the results from an HIV test to which the person named in the request has submitted under Code Section 15-1166.1, 17-10-15, 42-5-52.1, or 42-9-42.1, notwithstanding that the results may be contained in a sealed record. (r) Any person or legal entity required by an order of a court to disclose AIDS confidential information in the custody or control of such person or legal entity shall disclose that information as required by that order. (s) AIDS confidential information shall be disclosed as medical information pursuant to Code Section 24-12-1 or pursuant to any other law which authorizes or requires the disclosure of medical information if:
(1) The person identified by that information: (A) Has consented in writing to that disclosure; or (B) Has been notified of the request for disclosure of that information at least ten days prior to the time the disclosure is to be made and does not object to such disclosure prior to the time specified for that disclosure in that notice; or
(2) A superior court in an in camera hearing finds by clear and convincing evidence a compelling need for the information which cannot be accommodated by other means. In assessing compelling need, the court shall weigh the public health, safety, or welfare needs or any other public or private need for the disclosure against the privacy interest of the person identified by the information and the public interest which may be disserved by disclosures which may deter voluntary HIV tests. If the court determines that disclosure of that information is authorized under this paragraph, the court shall order that disclosure and impose appropriate safeguards against any unauthorized disclosure. The records of that hearing otherwise shall be under seal. (t)(1) A superior court of this state may order a person or legal entity to disclose AIDS confidential information in its custody or control to:
(A) A prosecutor in connection with a prosecution for the alleged commission of reckless conduct under subsection (c) of Code Section 16-5-60; (B) Any party in a civil proceeding; or (C) A public safety agency or the Department of Community Health if that agency or department has an employee thereof who has, in the course of that employment, come in contact with the body fluids of the person identified by the AIDS confidential information sought in such a manner reasonably likely to cause that employee to become an HIV infected person and provided the disclosure is necessary for the health and safety of that employee, and, for purposes of this subsection, the term 'petitioner for disclosure' means any person or legal entity specified in subparagraph (A), (B), or (C) of this paragraph. (2) An order may be issued against a person or legal entity responsible for recording, reporting, or maintaining AIDS confidential information to compel the disclosure of that information if the petitioner for disclosure demonstrates by clear and convincing evidence a compelling need for the information which cannot be accommodated by other means. In assessing compelling need, the court shall weigh the public health, safety, or welfare needs or any other public or private need for the disclosure against

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the privacy interest of the person identified by the information and the public interest which may be disserved by disclosures which may deter voluntary HIV tests. (3) A petition seeking disclosure of AIDS confidential information under this subsection shall substitute a pseudonym for the true name of the person concerning whom the information is sought. The disclosure to the parties of that person's true name shall be communicated confidentially, in documents not filed with the court. (4) Before granting any order under this subsection, the court shall provide the person concerning whom the information is sought with notice and a reasonable opportunity to participate in the proceedings if that person is not already a party. (5) Court proceedings as to disclosure of AIDS confidential information under this subsection shall be conducted in camera unless the person concerning whom the information is sought agrees to a hearing in open court. (6) Upon the issuance of an order that a person or legal entity be required to disclose AIDS confidential information regarding a person named in that order, that person or entity so ordered shall disclose to the ordering court any such information which is in the control or custody of that person or entity and which relates to the person named in the order for the court to make an in camera inspection thereof. If the court determines from that inspection that the person named in the order is an HIV infected person, the court shall disclose to the petitioner for disclosure that determination and shall impose appropriate safeguards against unauthorized disclosure which shall specify the persons who may have access to the information, the purposes for which the information shall be used, and appropriate prohibitions on future disclosure. (7) The record of the proceedings under this subsection shall be sealed by the court. (8) An order may not be issued under this subsection against the Department of Community Health, any county board of health, or any anonymous HIV test site operated by or on behalf of that department. (u) A health care provider, health care facility, or other person or legal entity who, in violation of this Code section, unintentionally discloses AIDS confidential information, notwithstanding the maintenance of procedures thereby which are reasonably adopted to avoid risk of such disclosure, shall not be civilly or criminally liable, unless such disclosure was due to gross negligence or wanton and willful misconduct. (v) AIDS confidential information may be disclosed when that disclosure is otherwise authorized or required by Code Section 42-1-6, if AIDS or HIV infection is the communicable disease at issue, or when that disclosure is otherwise authorized or required by any law which specifically refers to 'AIDS confidential information,' 'HIV test results,' or any similar language indicating a legislative intent to disclose information specifically relating to AIDS or HIV. (w) A health care provider who has received AIDS confidential information regarding a patient from the patient's health care provider directly or indirectly under the provisions of subsection (i) of this Code section may disclose that information to a health care provider which has provided, is providing, or will provide any health care service to that patient and as a result of that provision of service that health care provider:

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(1) Has personnel or patients who may be persons at risk of being infected with HIV by that patient, if that patient is an HIV infected person and such disclosure is reasonably necessary to protect any such personnel or patients from that risk; or (2) Has a legitimate need for that information in order to provide that health care service to that patient. (x) Neither the Department of Community Health nor any county board of health shall disclose AIDS confidential information contained in its records unless such disclosure is authorized or required by this Code section or any other law, except that such information in those records shall not be a public record and shall not be subject to disclosure through subpoena, court order, or other judicial process. (y) The protection against disclosure provided by Code Section 24-12-20 shall be waived and AIDS confidential information may be disclosed to the extent that the person identified by such information, his or her heirs, successors, assigns, or a beneficiary of such person, including, but not limited to, an executor, administrator, or personal representative of such person's estate: (1) Files a claim or claims other entitlements under any insurance policy or benefit plan or is involved in any civil proceeding regarding such claim; (2) Places such person's care and treatment, the nature and extent of his or her injuries, the extent of his or her damages, his or her medical condition, or the reasons for his or her death at issue in any judicial proceeding; or (3) Is involved in a dispute regarding coverage under any insurance policy or benefit plan. (z) AIDS confidential information may be collected, used, and disclosed by an insurer in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 39 of Title 33. (aa) In connection with any judicial proceeding in which AIDS confidential information is disclosed as authorized or required by this Code section, the party to whom that information is thereby disclosed may subpoena any person to authenticate such AIDS confidential information, establish a chain of custody relating thereto, or otherwise testify regarding that information, including, but not limited to, testifying regarding any notifications to the patient regarding results of an HIV test. The provisions of this subsection shall apply as to records, personnel, or both of the Department of Community Health or a county board of health notwithstanding Code Section 50-18-72, but only as to test results obtained by a prosecutor under subsection (q) of this Code section and to be used thereby in a prosecution for reckless conduct under subsection (c) of Code Section 16-5-60. (bb) AIDS confidential information may be disclosed as a part of any proceeding or procedure authorized or required pursuant to Chapter 3, 4, or 7 of Title 37, regarding a person who is alleged to be or who is mentally ill, developmentally disabled, or alcoholic or drug dependent, or as a part of any proceeding or procedure authorized or required pursuant to Title 29, regarding the guardianship of a person or that person's estate, as follows: (1) Any person who files or transmits a petition or other document which discloses AIDS confidential information in connection with any such proceeding or procedure

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shall provide a cover page which contains only the type of proceeding or procedure, the court in which the proceeding or procedure is or will be pending, and the words 'CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION' without in any way otherwise disclosing thereon the name of any individual or that such petition or other document specifically contains AIDS confidential information; (2) AIDS confidential information shall only be disclosed pursuant to this subsection after disclosure to and with the written consent of the person identified by that information, or that person's parent or guardian if that person is a minor or has previously been adjudicated as being incompetent, or by order of court obtained in accordance with subparagraph (C) of paragraph (3) of this subsection; (3) If any person files or transmits a petition or other document in connection with any such proceeding or procedure which discloses AIDS confidential information without obtaining consent as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the court receiving such information shall either obtain written consent as set forth in that paragraph (2) for any further use or disclosure of such information or:
(A) Return such petition or other document to the person who filed or transmitted same, with directions against further filing or transmittal of such information in connection with such proceeding or procedure except in compliance with this subsection; (B) Delete or expunge all references to such AIDS confidential information from the particular petition or other document; or
(C)(i) If the court determines there is a compelling need for such information in connection with the particular proceeding or procedure, petition a superior court of competent jurisdiction for permission to obtain or disclose that information. If the person identified by the information is not yet represented by an attorney in the proceeding or procedure in connection with which the information is sought, the petitioning court shall appoint an attorney for such person. The petitioning court shall have both that person and that person's attorney personally served with notice of the petition and time and place of the superior court hearing thereon. Such hearing shall not be held sooner than 72 hours after service, unless the information is to be used in connection with an emergency guardianship proceeding under Code Section 29-4-14, in which event the hearing shall not be held sooner than 48 hours after service. (ii) The superior court in which a petition is filed pursuant to division (i) of this subparagraph shall hold an in camera hearing on such petition. The purpose of the hearing shall be to determine whether there is clear and convincing evidence of a compelling need for the AIDS confidential information sought in connection with the particular proceeding or procedure which cannot be accommodated by other means. In assessing compelling need, the superior court shall weigh the public health, safety, or welfare needs or any other public or private need for the disclosure against the privacy interest of the person identified by the information and the public interest which may be disserved by disclosures which may deter voluntary HIV tests. If the court determines that disclosure of that information is

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authorized under this subparagraph, the court shall order that disclosure and impose appropriate safeguards against any unauthorized disclosure. The records of that hearing otherwise shall be under seal; and (4) The court having jurisdiction over such proceeding or procedure, when it becomes apparent that AIDS confidential information will likely be or has been disclosed in connection with such proceeding or procedure, shall take such measures as the court determines appropriate to preserve the confidentiality of the disclosed information to the maximum extent possible. Such measures shall include, without being limited to, closing the proceeding or procedure to the public and sealing all or any part of the records of the proceeding or procedure containing AIDS confidential information. The records of any appeals taken from any such proceeding or procedure shall also be sealed. Furthermore, the court may consult with and obtain the advice of medical experts or other counsel or advisers as to the relevance and materiality of such information in such proceedings or procedures, provided that the identity of the person identified by such information is not thereby revealed.
ARTICLE 4
24-12-30. (a) Circulation and similar records of a library which identify the user of library materials shall not be public records but shall be confidential and shall not be disclosed except:
(1) To members of the library staff in the ordinary course of business; (2) Upon written consent of the user of the library materials or the user's parents or guardian if the user is a minor or ward; or (3) Upon appropriate court order or subpoena. (b) Any disclosure authorized by subsection (a) of this Code section or any unauthorized disclosure of materials made confidential by subsection (a) of this Code section shall not in any way destroy the confidential nature of that material, except for the purpose for which an authorized disclosure is made. A person disclosing material as authorized by subsection (a) of this Code section shall not be liable therefor.
24-12-31. No veterinarian licensed under Chapter 50 of Title 43 shall be required to disclose any information concerning the veterinarian's care of an animal except on written authorization or other waiver by the veterinarian's client or on appropriate court order or subpoena. Any veterinarian releasing information under written authorization or other waiver by the client or under court order or subpoena shall not be liable to the client or any other person. The confidentiality provided by this Code section shall be waived to the extent that the veterinarian's client places the veterinarian's care and treatment of the animal or the nature and extent of injuries to the animal at issue in any judicial proceeding. As used in this Code section, the term 'client' means the owner of

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the animal; or if the owner of the animal is unknown, client means the person who presents the animal to the veterinarian for care and treatment.
CHAPTER 13 ARTICLE 1
24-13-1. A witness shall not be arrested on any civil process while attending any court to which he or she is subpoenaed or otherwise required to attend as a witness or while going to or returning from such court. An officer who holds such witness imprisoned after seeing his or her subpoena or being satisfied of the fact that such person was a witness shall be liable for false imprisonment.
24-13-2. A witness in making a claim or proof of a claim for witness fees for attendance shall indicate the date on which he or she attended and, in the event of a continuance, shall not claim or receive witness fees for any day after the date to which the docket shows the proceeding was continued nor for any day before the continuance was granted on which he or she did not attend.
24-13-3. (a) A witness shall not receive any witness fees for attendance on a subpoena if such witness is absent from the proceeding, or if the proceeding is continued at any time due to his or her absence, where such absence did not arise from providential cause. (b) No witness shall receive witness fees from both parties in the same proceeding; the fees of a witness for both parties shall be apportioned equally between the parties unless the costs are all taxed against one party.
24-13-4. A witness who claims more than is due to such witness shall forfeit all witness fees and shall pay to the injured party, in addition thereto, four times the amount so unjustly claimed.
24-13-5. When any person is served with a subpoena for the production of evidence or a notice to produce, seeking books in his or her possession to be used as testimony on the trial of any cause, if the person makes oath that he or she cannot produce the books required without suffering a material injury in his or her business and also makes or causes to be made out a full transcript from the books of all the accounts and dealings with the opposite party, has the transcript examined and sworn to by an impartial witness, and produces the same in court, the witness shall be deemed to have complied with the notice to produce or subpoena for the production of evidence.

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24-13-6. When the transcript provided for in Code Section 24-13-5 is produced in court, if the adverse party is dissatisfied therewith and swears that he or she believes that the books contain entries material to the adverse party which do not appear in the transcript, the court shall grant him or her a commission directed to certain persons named by the parties and approved by the court. The commission shall cause the person with possession of the books to produce the books required with the person swearing that the books produced are all that he or she has or had that answer to the description in the subpoena or notice to produce. The commission shall examine the books and transmit to the court a full and fair statement of the accounts and entries between the parties under their hand. When received by the court, the statement of the commission shall be deemed a compliance with the notice to produce or subpoena for the production of evidence.
24-13-7. Parties interested and participating in the trial of all cases tried in the courts are authorized and empowered, on the order of the court trying the case, to withdraw from the court and record of the case all original deeds, maps, blueprints, notes, papers, and documents belonging to the parties and which are introduced in evidence on the trial, on substituting therefor, when required by the court, duplicates thereof, verified as such by the parties or their agents, representatives, or attorneys. However, if any such deeds, maps, blueprints, notes, papers, or documents shall be attacked by any party to the case as forgeries, or as not being genuine originals, it shall be in the discretion of the court to require the original deeds, maps, blueprints, notes, papers, or documents so attacked to remain on file in the court as a part of the record in the case.
ARTICLE 2
24-13-20. This article shall apply to all civil proceedings and, insofar as consistent with the Constitution, to all criminal proceedings.
24-13-21. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'subpoena' includes a witness subpoena and a subpoena for the production of evidence. (b) A subpoena shall state the name of the court, the name of the clerk, and the title of the proceeding and shall command each person to whom it is directed to attend and give testimony or produce evidence at a time and place specified by the subpoena. (c) The clerk of court shall make subpoenas in blank available on demand by electronic or other means to parties or their counsel or to the grand jury. (d) An attorney who is counsel of record in a proceeding may issue and sign a subpoena obtained by electronic or other means from the clerk of court as an officer of a court for any deposition, hearing, or trial held in conjunction with such proceeding.

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(e) A district attorney may issue, and upon the request of the grand jury shall issue, a subpoena in grand jury proceedings. (f) A subpoena shall be completed prior to being served. (g) Subpoenas are enforceable as provided in Code Section 24-13-26. (h) If an individual misuses a subpoena, he or she shall be subject to punishment for contempt of court and shall be punished by a fine of not more than $300.00 or not more than 20 days imprisonment, or both.
24-13-22. At the request of any party, subpoenas for attendance at a hearing or trial shall be issued under the authority of the clerk of the court in which the hearing or trial is held. A subpoena requiring the attendance of a witness at a hearing or trial may be served at any place within this state.
24-13-23. (a) A subpoena may also command the person to whom it is directed to produce the evidence designated therein. (b) The court, upon written motion made promptly and in any event at or before the time specified in the subpoena for compliance therewith, may:
(1) Quash or modify the subpoena if it is unreasonable and oppressive; or (2) Condition denial of the motion upon the advancement by the person in whose behalf the subpoena is issued of the reasonable cost of producing the evidence.
24-13-24. A subpoena may be served by any sheriff, by his or her deputy, or by any other person not less than 18 years of age. Proof may be shown by return or certificate endorsed on a copy of the subpoena. Subpoenas may also be served by registered or certified mail or statutory overnight delivery, and the return receipt shall constitute prima-facie proof of service. Service upon a party may be made by serving his or her counsel of record.
24-13-25. Except as provided in Code Section 24-13-28, the witness fee shall be $25.00 per diem, and execution shall be issued by the clerk upon affidavit of the witness to enforce payment thereof. The payment of witness fees shall not be demanded as a condition precedent to attendance; but, when a witness resides outside the county where the testimony is to be given, service of the subpoena, to be valid, shall be accompanied by tender of the witness fee for one day's attendance plus mileage of 45 per mile for traveling expenses for going from and returning to his or her place of residence by the nearest practical route. Tender of witness fees and mileage may be made by United States currency, postal money order, cashier's check, certified check, or the check of an attorney or law firm. When the subpoena is issued on behalf of this state, or an officer, agency, or political subdivision thereof, or an accused in a criminal proceeding, witness fees and mileage need not be tendered.

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24-13-26. (a) Subpoenas may be enforced by attachment for contempt and by a fine of not more than $300.00 or not more than 20 days imprisonment, or both. In all proceedings under this Code section, the court shall consider whether under the circumstances of each proceeding the subpoena was served within a reasonable time, but in any event not less than 24 hours prior to the time that appearance thereunder was required. (b) The court may also in appropriate proceedings grant continuance of the proceeding. Where subpoenas were issued in blank, no continuance shall be granted because of failure to respond thereto when the party obtaining such subpoenas fails to present to the clerk the name and address of the witness so subpoenaed at least six hours before appearance is required. (c) When evidence is unsuccessfully sought, secondary evidence thereof shall be admissible.
24-13-27. Where a party desires to compel production of evidence in the possession, custody, or control of another party, in lieu of serving a subpoena under this article, the party desiring the production may serve a notice to produce upon counsel for the other party. Service may be perfected in accordance with Code Section 24-13-24, but no witness fees or mileage shall be allowed therefor. Such notices may be enforced in the manner prescribed by Code Section 24-13-26, and Code Section 24-13-23 shall also apply to such notices. The notice shall be in writing, signed by the party seeking production of the evidence, or the party's attorney, and shall be directed to the opposite party or his or her attorney.
24-13-28. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Director' means the appropriate chief of police, sheriff, director of public safety of a college or university, local fire chief, director of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, the commanding officer of the Georgia State Patrol, the commissioner of natural resources, the superintendent of a correctional institution, or the state fire marshal. (2) 'Law enforcement officer' means any member of a municipal or county police force, any deputy sheriff, any campus policeman as defined in Code Section 20-8-1, any member of a local fire department, any member of the Georgia State Patrol or Georgia Bureau of Investigation, any correctional officer, any person employed by the Department of Natural Resources as a law enforcement officer, or any arson investigator of the state fire marshal's office. (3) 'Regular duty hours' means the daily shift of duty to which a law enforcement officer is assigned and shall not include paid or unpaid vacation, paid or unpaid sick leave, paid or unpaid holiday leave, or any other paid or unpaid leave status established pursuant to the personnel regulations or scheduling practices of the employing agency.

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(b) Any law enforcement officer who shall be required by subpoena to attend any superior court, other courts having jurisdiction to enforce the penal laws of this state, municipal court having jurisdiction to enforce the penal laws of this state as provided by Code Section 40-13-21, juvenile court, grand jury, hearing or inquest held or called by a coroner, or magistrate court involving any criminal matter, as a witness on behalf of the state during any hours except the regular duty hours to which the officer is assigned, shall be paid for such attendance at a fixed rate to be established by the governing authority, but not less than $25.00 per diem. The claim for the witness fees shall be endorsed on the subpoena showing the dates of attendance and stating that attendance was required during the hours other than the regular duty hours to which the claimant was assigned. The claimant shall verify this statement. The dates of attendance shall be certified by the judge or the prosecuting attorney of the court attended. The director or his or her designee shall certify that the claimant has not received any overtime pay for his or her attendance and that his or her attendance was required during hours other than regular duty hours. The amount due shall be paid by the governing body authorized to dispense public funds for the operation of the court. However, no such law enforcement officer shall claim or receive more than one witness fee per day for attendance in any court or before the grand jury regardless of the number of subpoenas which the law enforcement officer may have received requiring such officer to appear in such court or before the grand jury on any one day.
(c)(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, any law enforcement officer who shall be required by subpoena to attend any court of this state with respect to any civil proceeding, as a witness concerning any matter relative to the law enforcement duties of such law enforcement officer during any hours except the regular duty hours to which the law enforcement officer is assigned, shall be paid for such attendance at a fixed rate to be established by the governing authority, but not less than $25.00 per diem. Any such law enforcement officer shall also be entitled to the mileage allowance provided in Code Section 24-13-25 when such law enforcement officer resides outside the county where the testimony is to be given. The claim for the witness fees shall be endorsed on the subpoena showing the dates of attendance and stating that attendance was required during the hours other than the regular duty hours to which the claimant was assigned. The claimant shall verify such statement. The dates of attendance shall be certified by the party obtaining the subpoena. The director or his or her designee shall certify that the claimant has not received any overtime pay for the law enforcement officer's attendance and that such law enforcement officer's attendance was required during hours other than regular duty hours. (2) Any law enforcement officer covered by paragraph (1) of this subsection who is required by subpoena to attend any court with respect to any civil proceeding, as a witness concerning any matter which is not related to the duties of such law enforcement officer, shall be compensated as provided in Code Section 24-13-25.

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(d) The fee specified by subsections (b) and (c) of this Code section shall not be paid if the law enforcement officer receives any overtime pay for time spent attending such court pursuant to the subpoena.
24-13-29. No member of the General Assembly of Georgia shall be compelled to attend and give testimony at any hearing or trial or to produce evidence while the General Assembly is in regular or extraordinary session.
ARTICLE 3
24-13-60. (a) When a prisoner confined in any state prison, county correctional institution, or other penal institution under the jurisdiction of the Board of Corrections, other than a prisoner under a death sentence, is needed as a witness in any judicial proceeding in any court of record in this state or when it is desired that such person stand trial on an indictment or accusation charging the prisoner with commission of a felony or misdemeanor, the judge of the court wherein the proceeding is pending shall be authorized to and shall issue an ex parte order, directed to the commissioner of corrections, requiring the prisoner's delivery to the sheriff of the county where the prisoner is desired as a witness or accused. The sheriff or his or her deputies shall take custody of the prisoner on the date named in the order, safely keep the prisoner pending the proceeding, and return him or her to the original place of detention after the prisoner's discharge by the trial judge. (b) If the prisoner was desired as a witness by this state in a criminal proceeding or if the prisoner's release to the sheriff was for the purpose of standing trial on criminal charges, the county wherein the proceeding was pending shall pay all expenses of transportation and keeping, including per diem and mileage of the sheriff, jail fees, and any other proper expense approved by the trial judge. (c) If the prisoner was desired as a witness by the accused in a criminal proceeding or by either party to a civil proceeding, the costs and expenses referred to in subsection (b) of this Code section shall be borne by the party requesting the prisoner as a witness. The court shall require a deposit of money sufficient to defray same, except where the judge, after examining into the matter, determines that the prisoner's presence is required by the interests of justice and that the party requesting it is financially unable to make the deposit, in which case the expenses shall be taxed as costs of court. (d) If a prisoner under a death sentence is needed as a witness for either the prosecution or the defense in any felony case, the requesting party may interview the proposed witness. Following such interview, the requesting party may move for a writ of habeas corpus ad testificandum. Such motion shall be accompanied by a proffer of the testimony of the proposed witness. The requesting party shall make such motion and proffer as soon as possible but shall not make such motion later than 20 days prior to the date of the trial. Nothing in this Code section shall limit the right of a party from

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presenting a material witness at a hearing or trial and to have compulsory process for that purpose.
24-13-61. Any judge of the superior court may issue an order to any officer having a lawfully imprisoned person in his or her custody, requiring the production of such person before the court for the purpose of giving evidence in any criminal cause pending therein, without any formal application or writ of habeas corpus ad testificandum for that purpose.
24-13-62. The writ of habeas corpus ad testificandum may be issued by the superior court to cause the production in court of any witness under legal imprisonment.
ARTICLE 4
24-13-90. This article shall be known and may be cited as 'The Uniform Act to Secure the Attendance of Witnesses from Without the State.'
24-13-91. As used in this article, the term:
(1) 'Penal institution' means a jail, prison, penitentiary, house of correction, or other place of penal detention. (2) 'State' means any state or territory of the United States and the District of Columbia. (3) 'Summons' means a subpoena, order, or other notice requiring the appearance of a witness. (4) 'Witness' means a person whose testimony is desired in any proceeding or investigation by a grand jury or in a criminal prosecution or proceeding held by the prosecution or the defense, including a person who is confined in a penal institution in any state.
24-13-92. (a) If a judge of a court of record in any state which by its laws has made provision for commanding persons within that state to attend and testify in this state certifies under the seal of such court that there is a criminal prosecution pending in such court or that a grand jury investigation has commenced or is about to commence, that a person within this state is a material witness in such prosecution or grand jury investigation, and that the witness's presence will be required for a specified number of days, upon presentation of such certificate to any judge of a court of record in the county in which the person is found, such judge shall fix a time and place for a hearing and shall make

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an order directing the witness to appear at a time and place certain for the hearing. The witness shall at all times be entitled to counsel. (b) If at a hearing the judge determines that the witness is material and necessary, that it will not cause undue hardship to the witness to be compelled to attend and testify in the prosecution or a grand jury investigation in the other state, and the laws of the state in which the prosecution is pending or grand jury investigation has commenced or is about to commence will give to such witness protection from arrest and the service of civil and criminal process, the judge shall issue a summons, with a copy of the certificate attached, directing the witness to attend and testify in the court where the prosecution is pending or where a grand jury investigation has commenced or is about to commence at a time and place specified in the summons. In any such hearing, the certificate shall be prima-facie evidence of all the facts stated therein. (c) If such certificate recommends that the witness be taken into immediate custody and delivered to an officer of the requesting state to assure the witness's attendance in the requesting state, such judge may, in lieu of notification of the hearing, direct that the witness be forthwith brought before him or her for the hearing; and the judge at the hearing being satisfied of the desirability of such custody and delivery, for which determination the certificate shall be prima-facie proof of such desirability, may, in lieu of issuing subpoena or summons, order that the witness be forthwith taken into custody and delivered to an officer of the requesting state. (d) If the witness, who is summoned as above provided, after being paid or tendered by some properly authorized person the sum of 45 a mile for each mile by the ordinarily traveled route to and from the court where the prosecution is pending and $25.00 for each day that the witness is required to travel and attend as a witness, fails without good cause to attend and testify as directed in the summons, the witness shall be punished in the manner provided for in Code Section 24-13-26.
24-13-93. (a) A judge of a state court of record in another state which by its laws has made provision for commanding persons confined in penal institutions within that state to attend and testify in this state may certify that there is a criminal proceeding or investigation by a grand jury or a criminal proceeding pending in the court, that a person who is confined in a penal institution in this state is a material witness in the proceeding or investigation, and that the witness's presence will be required during a specified time. Upon presentation of the certificate to any judge having jurisdiction over the person confined and upon notice to the Attorney General, the judge in this state shall fix a time and place for a hearing and shall make an order directed to the person having custody of the prisoner requiring that the prisoner be produced before him or her at the hearing. (b) If at the hearing the judge determines that the witness is material and necessary, that the witness attending and testifying are not adverse to the interest of this state or to the health and legal rights of the witness, that the laws of the state in which the witness is required to testify will give the witness protection from arrest and the service of civil

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and criminal process because of any act committed prior to the witness's arrival in the state under the order, and that as a practical matter the possibility is negligible that the witness may be subject to arrest or to the service of civil or criminal process in any state through which the witness will be required to pass, the judge shall issue an order, with a copy of the certificate attached, directing the witness to attend and testify, directing the person having custody of the witness to produce the witness in the court where the criminal proceeding is pending or where the grand jury investigation is pending at a time and place specified in the order, and prescribing such conditions as the judge shall determine. The judge, in lieu of directing the person having custody of the witness to produce the witness in the requesting jurisdiction's court, may direct and require in the court's order that the requesting jurisdiction shall come to the Georgia penal institution in which the witness is confined to accept custody of the witness for physical transfer to the requesting jurisdiction; that the requesting jurisdiction shall provide proper safeguards on the witness's custody while in transit; that the requesting jurisdiction shall be liable for and shall pay all expenses incurred in producing and returning the witness, including, but not limited to, food, lodging, clothing, and medical care; and that the requesting jurisdiction shall promptly deliver the witness back to the same or another Georgia penal institution as specified by the Department of Corrections at the conclusion of his or her testimony. (c) The order to the witness and to the person having custody of the witness shall provide for the return of the witness at the conclusion of his or her testimony, proper safeguards on his or her custody, and proper financial reimbursement or prepayment by the requesting jurisdiction of all expenses incurred in the production and return of the witness and may prescribe such other conditions as the judge thinks proper or necessary. If the judge directs and requires the requesting jurisdiction to accept custody of the witness at the Georgia penal institution in which the witness is confined and to deliver the witness back to the same or another Georgia penal institution at the conclusion of the witness's testimony, no prepayment of expenses shall be necessary. The order shall not become effective until the judge of the state requesting the witness enters an order directing compliance with the conditions prescribed. (d) This Code section shall not apply to any person in this state confined as insane or mentally ill or under sentence of death.
24-13-94. (a) If a person in any state which by its laws has made provision for commanding persons within its borders to attend and testify in criminal prosecutions or grand jury investigations commenced or about to commence in this state is a material witness in a prosecution pending in a court of record in this state or in a grand jury investigation which has commenced or is about to commence a judge of such court may issue a certificate under the seal of the court stating these facts and specifying the number of days the witness will be required. The certificate may include a recommendation that the witness be taken into immediate custody and delivered to an officer of this state to

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assure attendance in this state. This certificate shall be presented to a judge of a court of record in the county in which the witness is found. (b) If the witness is summoned to attend and testify in this state, the witness shall be tendered the sum of 45 a mile for each mile by the ordinarily traveled route to and from the court where the prosecution is pending and $25.00 for each day that the witness is required to travel and attend as a witness. A witness who has appeared in accordance with the provisions of the summons shall not be required to remain within this state for a longer period of time than the period mentioned in the certificate, unless otherwise ordered by the court. If such witness, after coming into this state, fails without good cause to attend and testify as directed in the summons, the witness shall be punished in the manner provided for in Code Section 24-13-26.
24-13-95. (a) If a person confined in a penal institution in any other state is a material witness in a criminal proceeding pending in a court of record or in a grand jury investigation in this state, a judge of the court may certify that there is a criminal proceeding or investigation by a grand jury or a criminal proceeding pending in the court, that a person who is confined in a penal institution in the other state is a material witness in the proceeding or investigation, and that the witness's presence will be required during a specified time. The certificate shall be presented to a judge of a court of record in the other state having jurisdiction over the confined prisoner, and a notice shall be given to the attorney general of the state in which the prisoner is confined. (b) The judge of the court in this state may enter an order directing compliance with the terms and conditions prescribed by the judge of the state in which the witness is confined.
24-13-96. (a) If a person comes into this state in obedience to a summons directing him or her to attend and testify in this state, such person shall not while in this state pursuant to such summons be subject to arrest or the service of process, civil or criminal, in connection with matters which arose before such person's entrance into this state under the summons. (b) If a person passes through this state while going to another state in obedience to a summons to attend and testify in that state or while returning therefrom, he or she shall not while so passing through this state be subject to arrest or the service of process, civil or criminal, in connection with matters which arose before such person's entrance into this state under the summons.
24-13-97. This article shall be interpreted and construed so as to effectuate its general purpose to make uniform the laws of the states which enact it and shall be applicable only to such states as shall enact reciprocal powers to this state relative to the matter of securing attendance of witnesses as provided in this article.

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ARTICLE 5
24-13-110. This article shall be known and may be cited as the 'Uniform Foreign Depositions Act.'
24-13-111. Whenever any mandate, writ, or commission is issued out of any court of record in any other state, territory, district, or foreign jurisdiction, or whenever upon notice or agreement such court of record is required to take the testimony of a witness in this state, such witness may be compelled to appear and testify in the same manner and by the same process and proceeding as may be employed for the purpose of taking testimony in proceedings pending in this state.
24-13-112. This article shall be interpreted and construed so as to effectuate its general purposes to make uniform the laws of those states which enact it.
ARTICLE 6
24-13-130. (a)(1) At any time after an accused has been charged with an offense against the laws of this state or an ordinance of any political subdivision or authority thereof, upon motion of the state or the accused, the court having jurisdiction to try the offense charged may, after notice to the parties, order that the testimony of a prospective material witness of a party be taken by deposition and that any designated evidence not privileged be produced at the same time and place. (2) At any time after an accused has been charged with an offense of child molestation, aggravated child molestation, or physical or sexual abuse of a child, upon motion of the state or the accused, the court having jurisdiction to try the offense charged may, after notice to the parties, order that the testimony of any physician whose testimony is relevant to such charge be taken by deposition and that any designated evidence not privileged be produced at the same time and place.
(b) The court shall not order the taking of the witness's testimony, except as provided in paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of this Code section, unless it appears to the satisfaction of the court that the testimony of the witness is material to the proceeding and the witness:
(1) Is in imminent danger of death; (2) Has been threatened with death or great bodily harm because of the witness's status as a potential witness in a criminal trial or proceeding; (3) Is about to leave this state and there are reasonable grounds to believe that such witness will be unable to attend the trial; (4) Is so sick or infirm as to afford reasonable grounds to believe that such witness will be unable to attend the trial; or

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(5) Is being detained as a material witness and there are reasonable grounds to believe that the witness will flee if released from detention. (c) A motion to take a deposition of a material witness, or a physician as provided in paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of this Code section, shall be verified and shall state: (1) The nature of the offense charged; (2) The status of the criminal proceedings; (3) The name of the witness and an address in Georgia where the witness may be contacted; (4) That the testimony of the witness is material to the proceeding or that the witness is a physician as provided in paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of this Code section; and (5) The basis for taking the deposition as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section. (d) A motion to take a deposition shall be filed in the court having jurisdiction to try the accused for the offense charged; provided, however, that if the accused is charged with multiple offenses, only the court having jurisdiction to try the most serious charge against the accused shall have jurisdiction to hear and decide the motion to take a deposition. (e) The party moving the court for an order pursuant to this Code section shall give not less than one day's notice of the hearing to the opposite party. A copy of the motion shall be sent to the opposing party or his or her counsel by any means which will reasonably ensure timely delivery, including transmission by facsimile or by digital or electronic means. A copy of the notice shall be attached to the motion and filed with the clerk of court. (f) If the court is satisfied that the examination of the witness is authorized by law and necessary, the court shall enter an order setting a time period of not more than 30 days during which the deposition shall be taken. (g) On motion of either party, the court may designate a judge who shall be available to rule on any objections to the interrogation of the witness or before whom the deposition shall be taken. The judge so designated may be a judge of any court of this state who is otherwise qualified to preside over the trial of criminal proceedings in the court having jurisdiction over the offense charged.
24-13-131. (a) The party at whose instance a deposition is to be taken shall give to every party reasonable written notice of the time and place for taking the deposition. The notice shall state the name and address of each person to be examined. (b) On motion of a party upon whom the notice is served, the court for cause shown may extend or shorten the time or change the place for taking the deposition. (c) The officer having custody of an accused shall be notified of the time and place set for the examination and shall, unless the accused waives in writing the right to be present, produce the accused at the examination and keep the accused in the presence of the witness during the examination unless, after being warned by the judge that disruptive conduct will cause the accused's removal from the place where the deposition

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is being taken, the accused persists in conduct which would justify exclusion from that place. (d) An accused not in custody shall have the right to be present at the examination; but failure of the accused to appear, absent good cause shown, after notice and tender of expenses, shall constitute a waiver of that right and of any objection to the taking and use of the deposition based upon that right. (e) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsections (c) and (d) of this Code section, if the witness is a child, the court may order that the deposition be taken in accordance with Code Section 17-8-55.
24-13-132. (a) If an accused is financially unable to employ counsel, the court shall appoint counsel as provided in Chapter 12 of Title 17, unless the accused elects to proceed without counsel. (b) Whenever a deposition is taken at the instance of the state, the cost of any such deposition shall be paid by the state by the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of the State of Georgia out of such funds as may be appropriated for the operations of the district attorneys. (c) Depositions taken at the instance of an accused shall be paid for by the accused; provided, however, that, whenever a deposition is taken at the instance of an accused who is eligible for the appointment of counsel as provided in Chapter 12 of Title 17, the court shall direct that the reasonable expenses for the taking of the deposition and of travel and subsistence of the accused and the accused's attorney for attendance at the examination, not to exceed the limits established pursuant to Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 45, be paid for out of the fine and forfeiture fund of the county where venue is laid.
24-13-133. Except as provided in Code Section 24-13-137, a deposition shall be taken and filed in the manner provided in civil proceedings, provided that (1) in no event shall a deposition be taken of an accused party without his or her consent and (2) the scope of examination and cross-examination shall be such as would be allowed in the trial itself. On request or waiver by the accused, the court may direct that a deposition be taken on written interrogatories in the manner provided in civil proceedings. Such request shall constitute a waiver by the accused of any objection to the taking and use of the deposition based upon its being so taken. If a judge has been designated to rule on objections or to preside over the deposition, objections to interrogation of the witness shall be made to and ruled on by such judge in the same manner as at the trial of a criminal proceeding.
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deposed which is in the possession of the state or the accused and which would be required to be made available if the witness were testifying at the trial.
24-13-135. At the trial or upon any hearing, a part or all of a deposition, so far as otherwise admissible under the rules of evidence, may be used if the witness is unavailable. Any deposition may also be used by any party for the purpose of contradicting or impeaching the testimony of the deponent as a witness. If only a part of a deposition is offered in evidence by a party, an adverse party may require the offering of all of it which is relevant to the part offered, and any party may offer other parts. A witness is not unavailable if the exemption, refusal to testify, claim of lack of memory, inability, or absence of such witness is due to the procurement or wrongdoing of the party offering the deposition at the hearing or trial for the purpose of preventing the witness from attending or testifying.
24-13-136. Objections to receiving in evidence a deposition or part thereof may be made as provided in civil proceedings.
24-13-137. (a) Any party shall have the right to require that the deposition be recorded and preserved by the use of audio-visual equipment in addition to a stenographic record. The audio-visual recording shall be transmitted to the clerk of the court which ordered the deposition and shall be made available for viewing and copying only to the prosecuting attorney and accused's attorney prior to trial. An audio-visual recording made pursuant to this Code section shall not be available for inspection or copying by the public until such audio-visual recording has been admitted into evidence during a trial or hearing in the case in which such deposition is made. (b) An audio-visual recording made pursuant to this Code section may be admissible at a trial or hearing as an alternative to the stenographic record of the deposition. (c) A stenographic record of the deposition contemplated in this Code section shall be made pursuant to Code Section 9-11-28.
24-13-138. Nothing in this article shall preclude the taking of a deposition, orally or upon written questions, or the use of a deposition by agreement of the parties with the consent of the court.
24-13-139. It is the intent of the General Assembly that depositions shall be taken in criminal proceedings only in exceptional circumstances when it is in the interests of justice that the testimony of a prospective witness be taken and preserved for use at trial. If the court finds that any party or counsel for a party is using the procedures set forth in this

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article for the purpose of harassment or delay, such conduct may be punished as contempt of court.
ARTICLE 7
24-13-150. Superior courts may entertain proceedings for the perpetuation of testimony in all proceedings in which the fact to which the testimony relates cannot immediately be made the subject of investigation at law and in which, for any cause, the common-law proceeding authorized under this title is not as available, or as completely available, as a proceeding in equity.
24-13-151. A petition for discovery merely or to perpetuate testimony shall not be sustained unless some reason is shown why the usual proceeding at law is inadequate.
24-13-152. The possession of the property is immaterial; nor shall the proceeding be denied though all parties in interest cannot be ascertained or reached.
24-13-153. Testimony taken in the proceedings contemplated under Code Section 24-13-150 shall be used only from the necessity of the case, but in such case may be used against all persons, whether parties to the proceeding or not.
24-13-154. The complainant shall in all cases be taxed with the costs of proceedings to perpetuate testimony.
CHAPTER 14 ARTICLE 1
24-14-1. The burden of proof generally lies upon the party who is asserting or affirming a fact and to the existence of whose case or defense the proof of such fact is essential. If a negation or negative affirmation is essential to a party's case or defense, the proof of such negation or negative affirmation shall lie on the party so affirming it.
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24-14-3. Moral and reasonable certainty is all that can be expected in legal investigation. Except as provided in Code Section 51-1-29.5 or Code Section 51-12-5.1, in all civil proceedings, a preponderance of evidence shall be considered sufficient to produce mental conviction. In criminal proceedings, a greater strength of mental conviction shall be held necessary to justify a verdict of guilty.
24-14-4. In determining where the preponderance of evidence lies, the jury may consider all the facts and circumstances of the case, the witnesses' manner of testifying, their intelligence, their means and opportunity for knowing the facts to which they testified, the nature of the facts to which they testified, the probability or improbability of their testimony, their interest or want of interest, and their personal credibility so far as the same may legitimately appear from the trial. The jury may also consider the number of the witnesses, though the preponderance is not necessarily with the greater number.
24-14-5. Whether dependent upon direct or circumstantial evidence, the true question in criminal cases is not whether it is possible that the conclusion at which the evidence points may be false, but whether there is sufficient evidence to satisfy the mind and conscience beyond a reasonable doubt.
24-14-6. To warrant a conviction on circumstantial evidence, the proved facts shall not only be consistent with the hypothesis of guilt, but shall exclude every other reasonable hypothesis save that of the guilt of the accused.
24-14-7. The existence of a fact testified to by one positive witness is to be believed, rather than that such fact did not exist because many other witnesses who had the same opportunity of observation swear that they did not see or know of its having existed. This rule shall not apply when two parties have equal facilities for seeing or hearing a thing and one swears that it occurred while the other swears that it did not.
24-14-8. The testimony of a single witness is generally sufficient to establish a fact. However, in certain cases, including prosecutions for treason, prosecutions for perjury, and felony cases where the only witness is an accomplice, the testimony of a single witness shall not be sufficient. Nevertheless, corroborating circumstances may dispense with the necessity for the testimony of a second witness, except in prosecutions for treason.

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24-14-9. In arriving at a verdict, the jury, from facts proved, and sometimes from the absence of counter evidence, may infer the existence of other facts reasonably and logically consequent on those proved.
ARTICLE 2
24-14-20. Presumptions are either of law or of fact. Presumptions of law are conclusions and inferences which the law draws from given facts. Presumptions of fact shall be exclusively questions for the jury, to be decided by the ordinary test of human experience.
24-14-21. Certain presumptions of law, such as the presumption of innocence, in some cases the presumption of guilt, the presumption of continuance of life for seven years, the presumption of a mental state once proved to exist, and all similar presumptions, may be rebutted by proof.
24-14-22. If a party has evidence in such party's power and within such party's reach by which he or she may repel a claim or charge against him or her but omits to produce it or if such party has more certain and satisfactory evidence in his or her power but relies on that which is of a weaker and inferior nature, a presumption arises that the charge or claim against such party is well founded; but this presumption may be rebutted.
24-14-23. In the ordinary course of business, when good faith requires an answer, it is the duty of the party receiving a letter from another to answer within a reasonable time. Otherwise, the party shall be presumed to admit the propriety of the acts mentioned in the letter of the party's correspondent and to adopt them.
24-14-24. In any proceeding to establish a right, title, or interest in or to real property that is a part of a railroad right of way, including a right of ingress or egress, where such proceeding is based upon occupancy of the railroad right of way by a person or entity other than the railroad corporation or railroad company, there shall be a presumption that any such occupancy of the railroad right of way is with the permission of the railroad corporation or railroad company. Such presumption may be rebutted.
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(1) 'Bank' means any person engaged in the business of banking and includes, in addition to a commercial bank, a savings and loan association, savings bank, or credit union. (2) 'Check' means a draft, other than a documentary draft, payable on demand and drawn on a bank, even though it is described by another term, such as 'share draft' or 'negotiable order of withdrawal.' (b) In any dispute concerning payment by means of a check, a duplicate of the check produced in accordance with Code Section 24-10-1003, together with the original bank statement that reflects payment of the check by the bank on which it was drawn or a duplicate thereof produced in the same manner, shall create a presumption that the check has been paid.
24-14-26. (a) Conclusive presumptions of law are termed estoppels; averments to the contrary of such presumptions shall not be allowed. Estoppels are not generally favored. (b) Estoppels include presumptions in favor of:
(1) A record or judgment unreversed; (2) The proper conduct of courts and judicial officers acting within their legitimate spheres; (3) The proper conduct of other officers of the law after the lapse of time has rendered it dangerous to open the investigation of their acts in regard to mere formalities of the law; (4) Ancient deeds and other instruments more than 30 years old, when they come from proper custody and possession has been held in accordance with them; (5) Recitals in deeds, except payment of purchase money, as against a grantor, sui juris, acting in his or her own right, and his or her privies in estate, in blood, and in law; (6) A landlord's title as against his or her tenant in possession; (7) Solemn admissions made in judicio; or (8) Admissions upon which other parties have acted, either to their own injury or to the benefit of the persons making the admissions. Estoppels also include all similar cases where it would be more unjust and productive of evil to hear the truth than to forbear investigation.
24-14-27. (a) Where an estoppel relates to the title to real estate, the party claiming to have been influenced by the other party's acts or declarations shall not only have been ignorant of the true title, but also ignorant of any convenient means of acquiring such knowledge. (b) Where both parties have equal knowledge or equal means of obtaining the truth, there shall be no estoppel.

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24-14-28. Trustees and other representatives with custody of papers have ample opportunities to discover defects in the title of property in their care and shall be estopped from setting up title adverse to their trust.
24-14-29. In order for an equitable estoppel to arise, there shall generally be some intended deception in the conduct or declarations of the party to be estopped, or such gross negligence as to amount to constructive fraud, by which another has been misled to his or her injury.
ARTICLE 3
24-14-40. (a) Concordance of name alone is some evidence of identity. Residence, vocation, ownership of property, and other like facts may be proved. Reasonable certainty shall be all that is be required. (b) In civil proceedings, parties shall generally be relieved from the onus of proving identity, as it is a fact generally more easily disproved than established.
24-14-41. An officer de facto may be proved to be such by his or her acts, without the production of his or her commission or appointment.
24-14-42. A judgment shall be admissible between any parties to show the fact of the rendition thereof; between parties and privies it is conclusive as to the matter directly in issue, until reversed or set aside.
24-14-43. Stern's United States calendar and Stafford's office calendar shall be admissible in proof of dates for the space of time covered by them respectively without further proof.
24-14-44. In all civil proceedings where the life expectancy of a person shall be an issue, the American Experience Mortality Tables shall be admissible as evidence of the life expectancy of such person.
24-14-45. (a) In addition to any other lawful methods of computing the value of the life of a decedent in wrongful death cases or of determining the present value of future due earnings or amounts in proceedings involving permanent personal injuries, there shall

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be admissible in evidence, as competent evidence in such proceedings, either or both of the following mortality tables:
(1) The Commissioners 1958 Standard Ordinary Mortality Table; or (2) Annuity Mortality Table for 1949, Ultimate. (b) In addition to the provisions set out in subsection (a) of this Code section, the jury or court shall be authorized in cases of wrongful death or permanent personal injuries to use any table determined by the jury or court, whichever is the trier of fact, to be accurate in showing the value of annuities on single lives according to the mortality tables listed in subsection (a) of this Code section. (c) The admissible evidence provided for in subsections (a) and (b) of this Code section shall not be the exclusive method which the jury or court is required to use in such proceedings but shall be supplementary to other lawful and allowable evidence and methods for such purpose.
24-14-46. All inspection certificates issued by the United States Department of Agriculture over the signature of any inspector thereof which are admissible in courts of the United States as prima-facie evidence of the truth of the statements therein contained shall be admissible in all courts of the State of Georgia as prima-facie evidence of the truth of the statements therein contained.
24-14-47. (a) A written finding of presumed death made by officers or employees of the United States authorized to make such findings pursuant to any law of the United States or a duly certified copy of such finding shall be received in any court, office, or other place in this state as evidence of the death of the person therein found to be dead and the date, circumstances, and place of his or her disappearance. (b) An official written report, record, or duly certified copy thereof that a person is missing, missing in action, interned in a neutral country, beleaguered, besieged, or captured by an enemy, dead or alive, made by an officer or employee of the United States authorized by any law of the United States to make the same shall be received in any court, office, or other place in this state as evidence that such person is missing, missing in action, interned in a neutral country, beleaguered, besieged, or captured by an enemy, dead or alive, as the case may be. (c) For the purposes of subsections (a) and (b) of this Code section, any finding, report, record, or duly certified copy thereof purporting to have been signed by an officer or employee of the United States as is described in this Code section shall prima facie be deemed to have been signed and issued by such an officer or employee pursuant to law, and the person signing same shall prima facie be deemed to have acted within the scope of his or her authority."

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SECTION 3. Code Section 4-11-17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to filing a report regarding animal cruelty, is amended by revising subsection (a) as follows:
"(a) Notwithstanding Code Section 24-9-29 24-12-31 or any other provision of law to the contrary, any licensed veterinarian or veterinary technician having reasonable cause to believe that an animal has been subjected to animal cruelty in violation of Code Section 16-12-4 or an act prohibited under Code Section 16-12-37 may make or cause to be made a report of such violation to the Commissioner, his or her designee, an animal control officer, a law enforcement agency, or a prosecuting attorney and may appear and testify in any judicial or administrative proceeding concerning the care of an animal."
SECTION 4. Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to provisions applicable to the Department of Banking and Finance and financial institutions generally, is amended by revising Code Section 7-1-63, relating to retention of records, as follows:
"7-1-63. (a) The department shall issue regulations classifying records kept by financial institutions and prescribing the period, if any, for which records of each class shall be retained and the form in which such records shall be maintained. Such periods may be permanent or for a lesser term of years. In issuing such regulations, consideration shall be given to the objectives of this chapter and to:
(1) Evidentiary effect in actions at law and administrative proceedings in which the production of records of financial institutions might be necessary or desirable; (2) State and federal statutes of limitation applicable to such actions or proceedings; (3) Availability of information contained in the records of the financial institution from other sources; (4) Requirements of electronic systems of transferring funds; and (5) Other pertinent matters; so that financial institutions will be required to retain records for as short a period as is commensurate with interests of customers, shareholders, and the people of this state. (b) The regulations of the department shall not require financial institutions to maintain originals of checks or items for the payment of money or original computer tapes or original records with respect to accounts which have been inactive for a period of 12 successive months. Where a financial institution employs computers, its records may consist of legible products of computer operations. (c) Any copy of a record or of a reproduction of a record stored in an electronic or photographic medium permitted to be kept in lieu of the original, under this Code section or the regulations of the department, including legible products of computer operations, shall be admissible in evidence as though it were the original."

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SECTION 5. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 7-1-94, relating to evidential value of results of examinations or investigations, as follows:
"7-1-94. (a) The When the record of any examination or investigation of a financial institution by the department or the report by the examiner or employee of the department who conducted such examination or investigation or a copy of either, when duly certified by the department, shall, in the absence of any applicable privilege, be is admissible and constitute prima-facie in evidence of facts therein stated, but not of conclusions drawn by the examiner from such facts, in any action at law or equity in which one of the parties is the department or any officer or employee thereof, either in his official capacity or otherwise, or the financial institution subjected to examination or investigation under Title 24, the department, with the permission of the court, may edit out of the record or report any portion thereof which is not pertinent to the issue in question before the court or which would tend unnecessarily to affect adversely the public confidence in the financial institution. (b) The department, with the permission of the court, may edit out of any report to be admitted as evidence pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section any portion of the report which is not pertinent to the issue in question before the court or which would tend unnecessarily to affect adversely the public confidence in the financial institution."
SECTION 6. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 7-1-95, relating to the admissibility of department's certificates and copies, as follows:
"7-1-95. When duly certified by the department, a copy of any book, paper, or document on file with it or a certificate under its seal shall be prima-facie evidence of the facts therein stated in any court of law or equity or in any investigation or proceeding authorized by law or for any other purpose and shall be admissible without any additional authentication; but in any proceeding the court or public body having jurisdiction may, on cause shown, require production of the original Reserved."
SECTION 7. Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to housing authorities, is amended by revising Code Section 8-3-6, relating to resolution as conclusive evidence of authority's establishment and authority, as follows:
"8-3-6. In any action or proceeding involving the validity or enforcement of, or otherwise relating to, any contract of an authority, the authority shall be conclusively deemed to have become established and authorized to transact business and exercise its powers under this article upon proof of the adoption of a resolution by the governing body declaring the need for the authority. Such resolution shall be deemed sufficient if it declares that there is need for an authority and finds in substantially such terms as

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appear in subsection (a) of Code Section 8-3-5, no further detail being necessary, that either or both of the conditions enumerated in that subsection exist in the city or county, as the case may be. A copy of such resolution duly certified by the clerk shall be admissible in evidence in any action or proceeding."
SECTION 8. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 8-3-104, relating to resolution as conclusive evidence of an authority's establishment, as follows:
"8-3-104. In any suit, action, or proceeding involving the validity or enforcement of or relating to any contract of the regional housing authority, the regional housing authority shall be conclusively deemed to have become created as a public body corporate and politic and to have become established and authorized to transact business and exercise its powers under this part upon proof of the adoption of a resolution by the governing body of each of the counties creating the regional housing authority declaring the need for the regional housing authority. Each such resolution shall be deemed sufficient if it declares that there is need for the regional housing authority and finds in substantially such terms as appear in paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (a) of Code Section 8-3102, no further detail being necessary, that the conditions enumerated in those paragraphs exist. A copy of such resolution of the governing body of a county duly certified by the clerk of such county shall be admissible in evidence in any suit, action, or proceeding."
SECTION 9. Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to civil practice, is amended by revising Code Section 9-10-6, relating to juror's private knowledge, as follows:
"9-10-6. A juror shall not act on his or her private knowledge respecting the facts, witnesses, or parties unless sworn and examined as a witness in the case."
SECTION 10. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 9-10-9, relating to jurors' affidavits permitted to uphold but not impeach a verdict, as follows:
"9-10-9. The affidavits of jurors may be taken to sustain but not to impeach their verdict Reserved."
SECTION 11. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 9-11-44, relating to official records, as follows:
"9-11-44. (a) Proof of lack of record. A written statement, signed by an officer having the custody of an official record or by his deputy, that after diligent search no record or

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entry of a specified tenor is found to exist in the records of his office, accompanied by a certificate attesting to his custody of the official record relating to such matters, is admissible as evidence that the records of his office contain no such record or entry. (b) Other proof. This Code section does not prevent the proof of official records or of entry or lack of entry therein by any method authorized by any applicable statutes or by the rules of evidence at common law Reserved."
SECTION 12. Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to commerce and trade, is amended by revising Code Section 10-1-157, relating to collecting and testing samples of petroleum products and analyses as evidence, as follows:
"10-1-157. The Commissioner of Agriculture shall, from time to time, collect or cause to be collected samples of all petroleum products subject to regulation under this part which are sold, offered, or exposed for sale in this state and cause such samples to be tested or analyzed by the state oil chemist. The state oil chemist shall certify, under oath, an analysis of each such sample and such certificate shall be competent evidence of the composition of such petroleum product in any legal proceeding. The Department of Agriculture shall have the power to implement rules and regulations necessary to carry out inspection of gasoline samples as provided for by this Code section."
SECTION 13. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 10-1-188, relating to certified analyses as evidence, as follows:
"10-1-188. A copy of the analysis made by the state oil chemist of any brake fluid certified by him shall be admitted as evidence in any court of this state on the trial of any issue involving the analysis, standards, or specifications of brake fluid as defined and covered by this part Reserved."
SECTION 14. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 10-1-208, relating to certified analyses as evidence, as follows:
"10-1-208. A copy of the analysis made by the state oil chemist of the Department of Agriculture of any antifreeze and certified by him shall be admitted as evidence in any court of this state upon trial of any issue involving the merits of antifreeze as defined and covered by this part Reserved."
SECTION 15. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 10-1-444, relating to registration of marks, certificate, and use as evidence, as follows:
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Upon compliance by the applicant with the requirements of this part, the Secretary of State shall cause a certificate of registration to be issued and delivered to the applicant. The certificate of registration shall be issued under the signature of the Secretary of State and the seal of the state and it shall show the name and business address and, if a corporation, the state of incorporation, of the person claiming ownership of the trademark or service mark; the date claimed for the first use of the trademark or service mark anywhere and the date claimed for the first use of the trademark or service mark in this state; the class of goods or services and a description of the goods or services on which the trademark or service mark is used; a reproduction of the trademark or service mark; the registration date; and the term of the registration. Any certificate of registration issued by the Secretary of State under the provisions of this Code section or a copy thereof duly certified by the Secretary of State shall be admissible in evidence as competent and sufficient proof of the registration of such trademark or service mark in any action or judicial proceedings in any court of this state."
SECTION 16. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 10-4-15, relating to inspections of warehouses and reports as evidence, as follows:
"10-4-15. In addition to the general powers conferred by Code Section 10-4-5, the Commissioner and his or her duly authorized agents or employees shall have full power and authority to inspect public warehouses operated under this article, to inventory, and to check the agricultural products stored so as to ascertain the conditions of such products and to determine whether or not the business is conducted in such a manner as to protect the interest of persons who are storing or may store such products. The inspectors shall make sworn reports of their findings to the Commissioner, who shall hold and keep such reports in the records of his or her office. Such reports when sworn to shall be public records and shall be admissible as evidence. Such inspections shall be made as often as deemed necessary by the Commissioner, but not less than twice during any license period and, in addition, as often as requested by the warehouseman."
SECTION 17. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 10-6-64, relating to agent may be a witness, credibility, and admissibility of agent's declarations, as follows:
"10-6-64. The agent shall be a competent witness either for or against his principal. His interest shall go to his credit. The declarations of the agent as to the business transacted by him shall not be admissible against his principal unless they were a part of the negotiation constituting the res gestae, or else the agent is dead Reserved."

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SECTION 18. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 10-14-27, relating to evidence in civil or criminal actions under Chapter 14, as follows:
"10-14-27. (a) In any action, civil or criminal, a certificate signed and sealed by the Secretary of State, stating compliance or noncompliance with the provisions of this chapter, shall constitute prima-facie evidence of such compliance or noncompliance with the provisions of this chapter and shall be admissible in any such action. (b) In any action, civil or criminal, copies, photostatic or otherwise, certified by the Secretary of State of any documents filed in his or her office and of any of his or her records shall be admissible with the same effect as the original of such documents or records would have if actually produced Reserved."
SECTION 19. Code Section 14-9A-117 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to certified copies admissible in evidence, is amended as follows:
"14-9A-117. A certified copy of the certificate, power of attorney, and affidavits required to be filed under Code Sections 14-9A-115 and 14-9A-116 shall be admissible in evidence in all courts and places whatever Reserved."
SECTION 20. Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, is amended by revising Code Section 15-1-14, relating to participation in the Consortium for State Court Interpreter Certification, as follows:
"15-1-14. (a) The Supreme Court of Georgia shall establish rules and requirements for foreign language interpreters and interpreters for the hearing impaired utilized in the courts of this state and provide for the administration and enforcement of such rules. The Administrative Office of the Courts shall administer such rules, requirements, and enforcement. (b) The Supreme Court may establish fees to be paid by persons desiring certification to cover the costs of certifying, regulating, and training court qualified interpreters. (c) The Supreme Court may enter into and participate in the Consortium for State Court Interpreter Certification established August 2, 1997, as amended August 1, 1998, Language Access in the Courts and in other similar multistate agreements and cooperative programs for the training, testing, and certification of interpreters. Such consortia, multistate agreements, and cooperative programs may:
(1) Utilize the auspices and services of the National Center for State Courts; (2) Provide for the common development, sharing, and distribution of tests, standards, educational materials, and programs and related work, and further provide for the copyright and other protection of intellectual property; (3) Charge fees for membership and other services and retain funds;

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(4) Provide for governance and management; and (5) Perform such other services and functions as may be reasonably related to such purposes and functions."
SECTION 21. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-11-79.1, relating to the use and disposition of evidence, as follows:
"15-11-79.1. Except as provided in subsection (d) of Code Section 24-6-609, the The disposition of a child and evidence adduced in a hearing in the juvenile court may not be used against such child in any proceeding in any court other than for a proceeding for delinquency or unruliness, whether before or after reaching majority, except in the establishment of conditions of bail, plea negotiations, and sentencing in felony offenses; and, in such excepted cases, such records of dispositions and evidence shall be available to district attorneys and superior court judges and the accused and may be used in the same manner as adult records."
SECTION 22. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 15-11-84, relating to sharing of confidential information, as follows:
"(b) Governmental entities and state, county, municipal, or consolidated government departments, boards, or agencies shall exchange with each other all information not held as confidential pursuant to federal law and relating to a child which may aid a governmental entity in the assessment, treatment, intervention, or rehabilitation of a child, notwithstanding Code Section 15-1-15, or 15-11-9.1, subsection (d) of Code Section 15-11-10, or Code Section 15-11-66.1, 15-11-75, 15-11-81, 15-11-82, 15-11174, 20-2-751.2, 20-14-40, 24-9-40.1, 24-9-41, 24-9-42 24-12-10, 24-12-11, 24-12-20, 26-4-5, 26-4-80, 26-5-17, 31-5-5, 31-33-6, 37-1-53, 37-2-9.1, 42-5-36, 42-8-40, 42-8106, 49-5-40, 49-5-41, 49-5-41.1, 49-5-44, 49-5-45, 49-5-183, 49-5-184, 49-5-185, or 49-5-186, in order to serve the best interest of the child. Information which is shared pursuant to this subsection shall not be utilized to assist in the prosecution of the child in juvenile court or superior court or utilized to the detriment of the child."
SECTION 23. Said title is further amended by revising paragraph (2) of subsection (c) of Code Section 15-18-14.1, relating to district attorney investigators, as follows:
"(2) Assist victims and witnesses of crimes through the complexities of the criminal justice system and ensure that victims of crime are apprised of the rights afforded them under Chapter 14 of Title 17, relating to restitution to victims of crime; Chapter 17 of Title 17, the 'Crime Victims' Bill of Rights'; Chapter 18 of Title 17, relating to providing a written statement of information to victims of rape or forcible sodomy; and Code Section 24-6-616 24-9-61.1, relating to the presence of crime victims in the courtroom;"

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SECTION 24. Said title is further amended by revising paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of Code Section 15-18-15, relating to chief assistant district attorney, as follows:
"(2) If the district attorney will be temporarily absent from the judicial circuit such that he or she is not available to perform the duties of his or her office, the district attorney may authorize, in writing, the chief assistant district attorney to exercise any of the powers, duties, and responsibilities of the district attorney during such absence, including but not limited to such powers and duties as the district attorney may have pursuant to this title, Code Section 16-11-64, and Code Section 24-9-28 24-5-507 and the laws of this state relating to the validation of bonds."
SECTION 25. Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, is amended by revising subsection (e) of Code Section 16-5-27, relating to female genital mutilation, as follows:
"(e) The statutory privileges provided by Chapter 9 5 of Title 24 shall not apply to proceedings in which one of the parties to the privilege is charged with a crime against a female under 18 years of age, but such person shall be compellable to give evidence only on the specific act for which the defendant accused is charged."
SECTION 26. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 16-12-55, relating to certification of tax-exempt status of organization and evidentiary nature of certificate, is amended as follows:
"16-12-55. The director shall upon the request of any prosecuting attorney or his or her designee certify the status of any organization as to that organization's exemption from payment of state income taxes as a nonprofit organization. The director shall also upon request issue a certificate indicating whether any particular organization holds a currently valid license to operate a bingo game. Such certificates properly executed shall be admissible in evidence in any prosecution and Code Section 48-7-60, relative to the disclosure of income tax information, shall not apply to the furnishing of such certificate."
SECTION 27. Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to criminal procedure, is amended by adding a new Code section to Article 2 of Chapter 4, relating to arrest by law enforcement officers generally, to read as follows:
"17-4-30. In the event a hearing impaired person is arrested for any alleged violation of a criminal law of this state, the arresting officer shall comply with the provisions of Article 3 of Chapter 6 of Title 24."

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SECTION 28. Said title is further amended by revising paragraph (4) of subsection (b) of Code Section 17-4-40, relating to persons who may issue warrants for arrest of offenders against penal laws, as follows:
"(4) At the warrant application hearing, the rules regarding admission of evidence at a commitment hearing shall apply as set forth in paragraph (1) of subsection (d) of Code Section 24-1-2. The person seeking the warrant shall have the customary rights of presentation of evidence and cross-examination of witnesses. The person whose arrest is sought may cross-examine the person or persons applying for the warrant and any other witnesses testifying in support of the application at the hearing. The person whose arrest is sought may present evidence that probable cause does not exist for his or her arrest. The judge or other officer shall have the right to limit the presentation of evidence and the cross-examination of witnesses to the issue of probable cause."
SECTION 29. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 17-7-25, relating to the power of the court to compel attendance of witnesses, as follows:
"17-7-25. A court of inquiry shall have the same power to compel the attendance of witnesses as in other criminal cases, as set forth in and subject to all of the provisions of Chapter 10 13 of Title 24, at any location where the court shall conduct a hearing, provided that notice is given at least 24 hours prior to the hearing. A court of inquiry may order the arrest of witnesses if required to compel their attendance."
SECTION 30. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 17-7-28, relating to hearing of evidence by court of inquiry and the right of a defendant to testify, as follows:
"17-7-28. The court of inquiry shall hear all legal evidence submitted by either party. If the defendant accused wishes to testify and announces in open court before the court of inquiry his or her intention to do so, he the accused may testify in his or her own behalf. If he so the accused elects to testify, he or she shall be sworn as any other witness and may be examined and cross-examined as any other witness, except that no evidence of general bad character or prior convictions shall be admissible unless and until the defendant first puts his character into issue. The rules of evidence shall apply except that hearsay shall be admissible. The failure of a defendant an accused to testify shall create no presumption against him the accused, and no comment may be made because of such failure."
SECTION 31. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 17-7-93, relating to reading of indictment or accusation and recording of 'guilty' pleas and pronouncement of judgment, as follows:

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"(b) If the person pleads 'guilty,' the plea shall be immediately recorded on the minutes of the court by the clerk, together with the arraignment; and the court shall pronounce the judgment of the law upon the person in the same manner as if he or she had been convicted of the offense by the verdict of a jury. At any time before judgment is pronounced, the accused person may withdraw the plea of 'guilty' and plead 'not guilty.'; and the former plea shall not be admissible as evidence against him at his trial."
SECTION 32. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 17-9-20, relating to action by juror on private knowledge as to facts, witnesses, or parties, as follows:
"17-9-20. A juror shall not act on his or her private knowledge respecting the facts, witnesses, or parties unless he is sworn and examined as a witness in the case."
SECTION 33. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 17-9-41, relating to the use of affidavits of jurors relating to verdict, as follows:
"17-9-41. The affidavits of jurors may be taken to sustain but not to impeach their verdict Reserved."
SECTION 34. Said title is further amended by revising subparagraph (b)(3)(C) of Code Section 17-16-4, relating to disclosure required by prosecuting attorney and defendant, as follows:
"(C) The defendant shall, no later than five days before the trial commences, serve upon the prosecuting attorney a list of witnesses that the defendant intends to call as a witness in the presentence hearing. No later than the announcement of the verdict of the jury or if the defendant has waived a jury trial at the time the verdict is published by the court, the defendant shall produce for the opposing party any statement of such witnesses that is in the possession, custody, or control of the defendants or the defendant's counsel that relates to the subject matter of the testimony of such witnesses unless such statement is protected from disclosure by the privilege contained in paragraph (5), (6), (7), or (8) of subsection (a) of Code Section 24-9-21 24-5-501."
SECTION 35. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 17-17-9, relating to exclusion of a testifying victim from criminal proceedings, as follows:
"(b) A victim of a criminal offense who has been or may be subpoenaed to testify at such hearing or trial shall be exempt from the provisions of Code Section 24-9-61 24-6616 requiring sequestration; provided, however, that the court shall require that the victim be scheduled to testify as early as practical in the proceedings."

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SECTION 36. Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, is amended by revising subsection (d) of Code Section 20-2-940, relating to grounds and procedure for terminating or suspending contract of employment, as follows:
"(d) Counsel; testimony. Any teacher, principal, or other person against whom such charges listed in subsection (a) of this Code section have been brought shall be entitled to be represented by counsel and, upon request, shall be entitled to have subpoenas or other compulsory process issued for attendance of witnesses and the production of documents and other evidence. Such subpoenas and compulsory process shall be issued in the name of the local board and shall be signed by the chairman chairperson or vice-chairman vice chairperson of the local board. In all other respects, such subpoenas and other compulsory process shall be subject to Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 10 13 of Title 24, as now or hereafter amended."
SECTION 37. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 20-2-991, relating to liability insurance for performance of duties authorized and the admissibility of insurance in evidence, as follows:
"20-2-991. In addition to other compensation paid to members of the State Board of Education, the State School Superintendent, and employees of the state board, and to members of boards of education, school superintendents, teachers, principals, officers, and employees of boards of control of cooperative educational service agencies, and other administrators and employees of county and other local public school systems, the state board, the boards of control of cooperative educational service agencies, and the several boards of education of counties, cities, and independent school systems, whenever created, are authorized, in their discretion, to purchase policies of liability insurance or contracts of indemnity insuring or indemnifying the members of the state board, State School Superintendent, employees of the state board, officers and employees of boards of control of cooperative educational service agencies, and the members of the boards of education, superintendents, teachers, principals, and other administrators and employees against damages arising out of the performance of their duties or in any way connected therewith, whether based upon negligence, violation of contract rights, or violation of civil, constitutional, common-law, or other statutory rights, whether state, federal, or both. Such boards may expend state, county, federal, and local funds, or any combination thereof, for such purposes. The amount of such insurance or indemnity shall be in the discretion of the respective board. No action shall be maintained against the person or company issuing such insurance or contracting for such indemnity until final judgment has first been entered against the individual covered by such policy or contract, and the existence of such insurance or indemnity shall not be disclosed or suggested in any action brought against such individual."

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SECTION 38. Code Section 22-1-14 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to valuation of condemned property, is amended as follows:
"22-1-14. (a) When property is condemned under this title or any other title of this Code, the value of the condemned property may be determined through lay or expert testimony and its admissibility shall be addressed to the sound discretion of the court. (b) If any party to a condemnation proceeding seeks to introduce expert testimony as to the issue of just and adequate compensation, Code Section 24-9-67.1 24-7-702 shall not apply."
SECTION 39. Code Section 26-4-80 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to dispensing and electronically transmitted drug orders, is amended by revising subsection (d) as follows:
"(d) Information contained in the patient medication record or profile shall be considered confidential information as defined in this title. Confidential information may be released to the patient or the patient's authorized representative, the prescriber or other licensed health care practitioners then caring for the patient, another licensed pharmacist, the board or its representative, or any other person duly authorized to receive such information. In accordance with Code Section 24-9-40 24-12-1, confidential information may be released to others only on the written release of the patient, court order, or subpoena."
SECTION 40. Code Section 28-1-16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to issuance of subpoenas by the Superior Court of Fulton County on behalf of the Committees on Ethics of the Senate and House of Representatives, is amended by revising subsection (e) as follows:
"(e) A subpoena issued under this Code section may be served at any place in the this state and in any manner authorized in Code Section 24-10-23 24-13-24. Fees and mileage shall be paid and tendered as provided in Code Section 24-10-24 24-13-25, notwithstanding the general exemption of the state from tender of fees and mileage, and shall be in the form of a check issued by the Legislative Fiscal Office upon the written request of the chairperson or acting chairperson."
SECTION 41. Code Section 29-9-13.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to authentication of documents, is amended as follows:
"29-9-13.1. Whenever it is required that a document which is to be filed in the court be authenticated or exemplified, such requirement shall be met by complying with the provisions of Code Section 24-7-24 24-9-922 and paragraphs (1) through (4) of Code

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Section 24-9-902 and such full faith and credit shall be given to the document as is provided in that Code section."
SECTION 42. Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, is amended by revising Code Section 31-5-5, relating to contents of official record as evidence and classification of privileged materials, as follows:
"31-5-5. (a) Any order, rule, regulation, or any other document, record, or entry contained in the official record or minutes of the department or of any county board of health shall be admissible in evidence in any proceeding before any court or other tribunal in this state where otherwise admissible and not privileged or confidential under this Code section when certified as true and correct by and duly authorized by the director at the county level and the examiner at the state level. It shall be the duty of the director or examiner, who shall be custodian of such records, to furnish and certify copies of the record or other evidence upon payment of reasonable costs therefor. Nothing in this Code section shall be construed as applying to Code Section 12-5-175. (b) The department and county boards of health are authorized by regulation to classify as confidential and privileged documents, reports and other information and data obtained by them from persons, firms, corporations, municipalities, counties, and other public authorities and political subdivisions, where such matters relate to secret processes, formulas, and methods or where such matters were obtained or furnished on a confidential basis. All matters so classified shall not be subject to public inspection or discovery and shall not be subject to production or disclosure in any court of law or elsewhere until and unless the judge of the court of competent jurisdiction, after in camera inspection, determines that the public interest requires such production and disclosure or that such production and disclosure may be necessary in the interest interests of justice."
SECTION 43. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 31-10-26, relating to certified copies of vital records, issuance, evidentiary effect, and use for other purposes, as follows:
"31-10-26. (a) In accordance with Code Section 31-10-25 and the regulations adopted pursuant thereto:
(1) The state registrar or local custodian of vital records appointed by the state registrar to issue certified copies upon receipt of a written application shall issue a certified copy of a vital record in that registrar's or custodian's custody or abstract thereof to any applicant having a direct and tangible interest in the vital record, except that certified copies of certificates shall only be issued to:
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(B) Either parent, guardian, or temporary guardian of the person whose record of birth or death is registered; (C) The living legal spouse or next of kin or the legal representative or the person who in good faith has applied and produced a record of such application to become the legal representative of the person whose record of birth or death is registered; (D) The court of competent jurisdiction upon its order or subpoena; or (E) Any governmental agency, state or federal, provided that such certificate shall be needed for official purposes. (2) Each certified copy issued shall show the date of registration and copies duplicates issued from records marked 'delayed' or 'amended' shall be similarly marked and show the effective date. The documentary evidence used to establish a delayed certificate of birth shall be shown on all copies duplicates issued. All forms and procedures used in the issuance of certified copies of vital records in the this state shall be provided or approved by the state registrar. (b) A certified copy of a vital record or any part thereof, issued in accordance with subsection (a) of this Code section, shall be considered for all purposes the same as the original and shall be prima-facie evidence of the facts stated therein, provided that the evidentiary value of a certificate or record filed more than one year after the event, or a record which has been amended, shall be determined by the judicial or administrative body or official before whom the certificate is offered as evidence. (c) The federal agency responsible for national vital statistics may be furnished such copies duplicates or data from the system of vital records as it may require for national statistics, provided such federal agency shares in the cost of collecting, processing, and transmitting such data and provided further that such data shall not be used for other than statistical purposes by the federal agency unless so authorized by the state registrar. (d)(c) The state registrar may, by agreement, transmit copies duplicates of records and other reports required by this chapter to offices of vital records outside this state when such records or other reports relate to residents of those jurisdictions or persons born in those jurisdictions. The agreement shall require that the copies duplicates be used for statistical and administrative purposes only and the agreement shall further provide for the retention and disposition of such copies duplicates. Copies Duplicates received by the department from offices of vital statistics in other states shall be handled in the same manner as prescribed in this Code section. (e)(d) No person shall prepare or issue any certificate which purports to be an original, certified copy or copy duplicate of a vital record except as authorized in this chapter or regulations adopted under this chapter. (f)(e) No copies duplicates or parts thereof of a vital record shall be reproduced or information copies copied for commercial or speculative purposes. This subsection shall not apply to published results of research."

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SECTION 44. Said title is further amended by revising paragraph (3) of subsection (c) of Code Section 31-21-3, relating to death of person with infectious or communicable disease, as follows:
"(3) That disclosure is made by a physician pursuant to Code Section 24-9-40 24-121 or any other law authorizing a physician to disclose otherwise privileged information;"
SECTION 45. Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, is amended by revising Code Section 33-2-2, relating to seal of Commissioner and admissibility in evidence of sealed documents, as follows:
"33-2-2. The Commissioner shall have an official seal of such design as he or she shall select with the approval of the Governor. Every certificate and other document or paper executed by the Commissioner in the pursuance of any authority conferred upon him by law and sealed with the seal of his office and all copies or photographic copies of papers certified by him and authenticated by said seal shall in all cases be evidence 'in equal and like manner' as the original thereof and shall in all cases be primary evidence of the contents of the original and shall be admissible in any court in this state."
SECTION 46. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 33-20A-37, relating to the effect of favorable determinations, as follows:
"(b) A determination by the independent review organization in favor of a managed care entity shall create a rebuttable presumption in any subsequent action that the managed care entity's prior determination was appropriate and shall constitute a medical record for purposes of Code Section 24-7-8."
SECTION 47. Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to labor and industrial relations, is amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 34-9-60, relating to rulemaking and subpoena powers, as follows:
"(a) The board may make rules, not inconsistent with this chapter, for carrying out this chapter. Processes and procedure under this chapter shall be as summary and simple as reasonably possible; provided, however, that, in any proceeding under this chapter where the parties are represented by counsel, the board may require, by rule or regulation, on forms provided by the board, the filing of statements of contentions and points of agreement. The board may promulgate policies, rules, and regulations concerning the electronic submission to and transmission from the board of documents and filings. The board, any member of the board, or any administrative law judge shall have the power for the purposes of this chapter to issue and enforce subpoenas, to administer or cause to have administered oaths, and to examine or cause to be examined such parts of the books and records of the parties to a proceeding as relate to questions

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in dispute. Article 2 of Chapter 10 13 of Title 24 shall govern the issuance and enforcement of subpoenas pursuant to this Code section, except that the board, any member of the board, or any administrative law judge shall carry out the functions of the court and the executive director shall carry out the functions of the clerk of the court. The board shall not, however, have the power to order imprisonment as a means of enforcing a subpoena. The board shall have the power to issue writs of fieri facias in order to collect fines imposed pursuant to this Code section and such writs may be enforced in the same manner as a similar writ issued by a superior court."
SECTION 48. Said title is further amended by revising paragraph (5) of subsection (e) of Code Section 34-9-102, relating to hearings before administrative law judges, as follows:
"(5) Code Section 24-3-18 24-8-826 shall not apply to workers' compensation claims filed under this chapter."
SECTION 49. Said title is further amended by revising paragraph (4) of subsection (b) of Code Section 34-9-108, relating to approval of attorney's fees by the board, as follows:
"(4) Upon a determination that proceedings have been brought, prosecuted, or defended in whole or in part without reasonable grounds, the administrative law judge or the board may, in addition to reasonable attorney's fees, award to the adverse party in whole or in part reasonable litigation expenses against the offending party. Reasonable litigation expenses under this subsection are limited to witness fees and mileage pursuant to Code Section 24-10-24 24-13-25; reasonable expert witness fees subject to the fee schedule; reasonable deposition transcript costs; and the cost of the hearing transcript."
SECTION 50. Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, is amended by adding a new article to read as follows:
"ARTICLE 6A
35-3-160. (a) As used in this article, the term:
(1) 'Department' means the Department of Corrections. (2) 'Division' means the Division of Forensic Services of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. (3) 'State correctional facility' means a penal institution under the jurisdiction of the department, including inmate work camps and inmate boot camps; provided, however, that such term shall not include a probation detention center, probation diversion center, or probation boot camp under the jurisdiction of the department. (b) Any person convicted of:

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(1) Rape in violation of Code Section 16-6-1; (2) Sodomy or aggravated sodomy in violation of Code Section 16-6-2; (3) Statutory rape in violation of Code Section 16-6-3; (4) Child molestation or aggravated child molestation in violation of Code Section 16-6-4; (5) Enticing a child for indecent purposes in violation of Code Section 16-6-5; (6) Sexual assault against persons in custody, sexual assault against a person detained or a patient in a hospital or other institution, or sexual assault by a practitioner of psychotherapy against a patient in violation of Code Section 16-6-5.1; (7) Bestiality in violation of Code Section 16-6-6; (8) Necrophilia in violation of Code Section 16-6-7; or (9) Incest in violation of Code Section 16-6-22 shall have a sample of his or her blood, an oral swab, or a sample obtained from a noninvasive procedure taken for DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) analysis to determine identification characteristics specific to the person. In addition, on and after July 1, 2000, any person convicted of a felony and incarcerated in a state correctional facility shall at the time of entering the prison system have a sample of his or her blood, an oral swab, or a sample obtained from a noninvasive procedure taken for DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) analysis to determine identification characteristics specific to the person. The provisions and requirements of this Code section shall also apply to any person who has been convicted of a felony prior to July 1, 2000, and who currently is incarcerated in a state correctional facility in this state for such offense. The provisions and requirements of this Code section shall also apply to any person who has been convicted of a felony in this state on or after July 1, 2000, and who is incarcerated in a private correctional facility in this state for such offense pursuant to a contract with the department upon entering the facility, and for any person convicted of a felony prior to July 1, 2000, and who is incarcerated in a private correctional facility in this state pursuant to contract with the department. The analysis shall be performed by the division. The division shall be authorized to contract with individuals or organizations for services to perform such analysis. The identification characteristics of the profile resulting from the DNA analysis shall be stored and maintained by the bureau in a DNA data bank and shall be made available only as provided in Code Section 35-3163. (c)(1) On and after July 1, 2007, any person who is placed on probation shall have a sample of his or her blood, an oral swab, or a sample obtained from a noninvasive procedure taken for DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) analysis to determine identification characteristics specific to the person if such person is convicted of a felony violation of:
(A) Chapter 5 of Title 16; (B) Rape in violation of Code Section 16-6-1; (C) Sodomy or aggravated sodomy in violation of Code Section 16-6-2; (D) Statutory rape in violation of Code Section 16-6-3;

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(E) Child molestation or aggravated child molestation in violation of Code Section 16-6-4; (F) Enticing a child for indecent purposes in violation of Code Section 16-6-5; (G) Sexual assault against persons in custody, sexual assault against a person detained or a patient in a hospital or other institution, or sexual assault by a practitioner of psychotherapy against a patient in violation of Code Section 16-65.1; (H) Bestiality in violation of Code Section 16-6-6; (I) Necrophilia in violation of Code Section 16-6-7; (J) Incest in violation of Code Section 16-6-22; (K) Burglary in violation of Code Section 16-7-1; (L) Robbery in violation of Code Section 16-8-40; (M) Armed robbery in violation of Code Section 16-8-41; (N) Impersonating a peace officer or public officer or employee in violation of Code Section 16-10-23; (O) Obstruction or hindering any law enforcement officer in violation of Code Section 16-10-24; (P) Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16; or (Q) Chapter 13 of Title 16. (2) The analysis shall be performed by the division. The division shall be authorized to contract with individuals or organizations for services to perform such analysis. The identification characteristics of the profile resulting from the DNA analysis shall be stored and maintained by the bureau in a DNA data bank and shall be made available only as provided in Code Section 35-3-163. The department shall be responsible for collecting such sample.
35-3-161. (a) Each sample required pursuant to Code Section 35-3-160 from persons who are to be incarcerated shall be withdrawn within the first 30 days of incarceration at the receiving unit or at such other place as is designated by the department. Each sample required pursuant to Code Section 35-3-160 from persons who are to be released from a state correctional facility or private correctional facility shall be withdrawn within the 12 months preceding such person's release at a place designated by the department. The required samples from persons who are not sentenced to a term of confinement shall be withdrawn as a condition of probation. The division shall publish in its quality manuals the procedures for the collection and transfer of samples to such division pursuant to Code Section 35-3-154. Personnel at a department facility shall implement the provisions of this Code section as part of the regular processing of offenders. (b) Samples collected by oral swab or by a noninvasive procedure may be collected by any individual who has been trained in the procedure. Only a correctional health nurse technician, physician, registered professional nurse, licensed practical nurse, graduate laboratory technician, or phlebotomist shall withdraw any sample of blood to be submitted for analysis. No civil liability shall attach to any person authorized to take a

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sample as provided in this article as a result of the act of taking a sample from any person submitting thereto, provided the sample was taken according to recognized medically accepted procedures. However, no person shall be relieved from liability for negligence in the withdrawing of any blood sample. (c) Chemically clean sterile disposable needles shall be used for the withdrawal of all samples of blood. The containers for blood samples, oral swabs, and the samples obtained by noninvasive procedures shall be sealed and labeled with the subject's name, social security number, date of birth, race, and gender plus the name of the person collecting the sample and the date and place of collection. The containers shall be secured to prevent tampering with the contents. The steps set forth in this subsection relating to the taking, handling, identification, and disposition of samples are procedural and not substantive. Substantial compliance therewith shall be deemed to be sufficient. The samples shall be transported to the division not more than 15 days following withdrawal and shall be analyzed and stored in the DNA data bank in accordance with Code Sections 35-3-162 and 35-3-163.
35-3-162. Whether or not the results of an analysis are to be included in the data bank, the bureau shall conduct the DNA analysis in accordance with procedures adopted by the bureau to determine identification characteristics specific to the individual whose sample is being analyzed. The director of the bureau or his or her designated representative shall complete and maintain on file a form indicating the name of the person whose sample is to be analyzed, the date and by whom the sample was received and examined, and a statement that the seal on the container containing the sample had not been broken or otherwise tampered with. The remainder of a sample submitted for analysis and inclusion in the data bank pursuant to Code Section 35-3-160 may be divided, if possible, labeled as provided for the original sample, and securely stored by the bureau in accordance with specific procedures of the bureau to ensure the integrity and confidentiality of the samples. All or part of the remainder of that sample may be used only to create a statistical data base provided no identifying information on the individual whose sample is being analyzed is included or for retesting by the bureau to validate or update the original analysis. A report of the results of a DNA analysis conducted by the bureau as authorized, including the identifying information, shall be made and maintained at the bureau. Except as specifically provided in this Code section and Code Section 35-3-163, the results of the analysis shall be securely stored and shall remain confidential.
35-3-163. (a) It shall be the duty of the bureau to receive samples and to analyze, classify, and file the results of DNA identification characteristics of samples submitted pursuant to Code Section 35-3-160 and to make such information available as provided in this Code section. The results of an analysis and comparison of the identification of the characteristics from two or more biological samples shall be made available directly to

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federal, state, and local law enforcement officers upon a request made in furtherance of an official investigation of any criminal offense. A request may be made by personal contact, mail, or electronic means. The name of the requestor and the purpose for which the information is requested shall be maintained on file with the bureau. (b) Upon request from a prosecutor or law enforcement agency, the bureau may compare a DNA profile from an analysis of a sample from a suspect in a criminal investigation where the sample was obtained through a search warrant, consent of the suspect, court order, or other lawful means to DNA profiles lawfully collected and maintained by the bureau. The bureau shall not add a DNA profile of any such suspect to any DNA data bank except upon conviction as provided in this article.
(c)(1) Upon his or her request, a copy of the request for search shall be furnished to any person identified and charged with an offense as the result of a search of information in the data bank. Only when a sample or DNA profile supplied by the requestor satisfactorily matches the requestor's profile in the data bank shall the existence of data in the data bank be confirmed or identifying information from the data bank be disseminated. (2) The name of the convicted offender whose profile is contained in the data bank may be related to any other data bases which are constructed for law enforcement purposes and may be disseminated only for law enforcement purposes. (3) Upon a showing by the accused in a criminal proceeding that access to the DNA data bank is material to the investigation, preparation, or presentation of a defense at trial or in a motion for a new trial, a superior court having proper jurisdiction over such criminal proceeding shall direct the bureau to compare a DNA profile which has been generated by the accused through an independent test against the data bank, provided that such DNA profile has been generated in accordance with standards for forensic DNA analysis adopted pursuant to 42 U.S.C. Section 14131. (d) The bureau shall develop procedures governing the methods of obtaining information from the data bank in accordance with this Code section and procedures for verification of the identity and authority of the requestor. The bureau shall specify the positions in that agency which require regular access to the data bank and samples submitted as a necessary function of the job. (e) The bureau may create a separate statistical data base comprised of DNA profiles of samples of persons whose identity is unknown. Nothing in this Code section or Code Section 35-3-164 shall prohibit the bureau from sharing or otherwise disseminating the information in the statistical data base with law enforcement or criminal justice agencies within or outside this state. (f) The bureau may charge a reasonable fee to search and provide a comparative analysis of DNA profiles in the data bank to any authorized law enforcement agency outside of this state.
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otherwise uses or attempts to so use information in the data bank, knowing that such dissemination, receipt, or use is for a purpose other than as authorized by law, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature. (b) Except for purposes of law enforcement or as authorized by this article, any person who, for purposes of having DNA analysis performed, obtains or attempts to obtain any sample submitted to the division for analysis shall be guilty of a felony.
35-3-165. A person whose DNA profile has been included in the data bank pursuant to this article may request that it be expunged on the grounds that the conviction on which the authority for including his or her DNA profile was based has been reversed and the case dismissed. The bureau shall purge all records and identifiable information in the data bank pertaining to the person and destroy all samples from the person upon receipt of a written request that such data be expunged, pursuant to this Code section, and a certified copy of the court order reversing and dismissing the conviction."
SECTION 51. Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government, is amended by revising paragraph (2) of Code Section 36-74-25, relating to powers of enforcement boards created on or after January 1, 2003, as follows:
"(2) Subpoena alleged violators and witnesses to its hearings, with the approval of the court with jurisdiction over a criminal violator of the county or municipal code or ordinance. Subpoenas may be served by the sheriff, marshal, or police department of the county or by the police department of the municipality or by any other individual authorized by Code Section 24-10-23 24-13-24 to serve subpoenas;"
SECTION 52. Said title is further amended by revising paragraph (2) of Code Section 36-74-45, relating to powers of enforcement boards created prior to January 1, 2003, as follows:
"(2) Subpoena alleged violators and witnesses to its hearings, with the approval of the court with jurisdiction over a criminal violator of the county or municipal code or ordinance. Subpoenas may be served by the sheriff, marshal, or police department of the county or by the police department of the municipality or by any other individual authorized by Code Section 24-10-23 24-13-24 to serve subpoenas;"
SECTION 53. Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mental health, is amended by revising subsections (b) and (c) of Code Section 37-3-166, relating to treatment of clinical records, when release is permitted, and scope of privileged communications, as follows:
"(b) In connection with any hearing held under this chapter, any physician, including any psychiatrist, or any psychologist who is treating or who has treated the patient shall be authorized to give evidence as to any matter concerning the patient, including

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evidence as to communications otherwise privileged under Code Section 24-9-21, 24-940, 24-5-501, 24-12-1, or 43-39-16. (c) Any disclosure authorized by this Code section or any unauthorized disclosure of confidential or privileged patient information or communications shall not in any way abridge or destroy the confidential or privileged character thereof, except for the purpose for which such authorized disclosure is made. Any person making a disclosure authorized by this Code section shall not be liable to the patient or any other person, notwithstanding any contrary provision of Code Section 24-9-21, 24-9-40, 24-5-501, 24-12-1, or 43-39-16."
SECTION 54. Said title is further amended by revising subsections (b) and (c) of Code Section 37-4125, relating to treatment of clinical records and scope of privileged communications, as follows:
"(b) In connection with any hearing held under this chapter, any physician, including any psychiatrist, or any psychologist who is treating or who has treated the client shall be authorized to give evidence as to any matter concerning the client, including evidence as to communications otherwise privileged under Code Section 24-9-21, 24-940, 24-5-501, 24-12-1, or 43-39-16. (c) Any disclosure authorized by this Code section or any unauthorized disclosure of
confidential or privileged client information or communications shall not in any way abridge or destroy the confidential or privileged character thereof, except for the purpose for which such authorized disclosure is made. Any person making a disclosure authorized by subsection (a) of this Code section shall not be liable to the client or any other person, notwithstanding any contrary provision of Code Section 24-9-21, 24-9-40, 24-5-501, 24-12-1, or 43-39-16."
SECTION 55. Said title is further amended by revising subsections (b) and (c) of Code Section 37-7166, relating to maintenance, confidentiality, and release of clinical records and disclosure of confidential or privileged patient information, as follows:
"(b) In connection with any hearing held under this chapter, any physician, including any psychiatrist, or any psychologist who is treating or who has treated the patient shall be authorized to give evidence as to any matter concerning the patient, including evidence as to communications otherwise privileged under Code Section 24-9-21, 24-940, 24-5-501, 24-12-1, or 43-39-16. (c) Any disclosure authorized by this Code section or any unauthorized disclosure of confidential or privileged patient information or communications shall not in any way abridge or destroy the confidential or privileged character thereof, except for the purpose for which such authorized disclosure is made. Any person making a disclosure authorized by this Code section shall not be liable to the patient or any other person, notwithstanding any contrary provision of Code Section 24-9-21, 24-9-40, 24-5-501, 24-12-1, or 43-39-16."

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SECTION 56. Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, is amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 40-2-74, relating to special license plates for persons with disabilities, as follows:
"(b) A hearing impaired person otherwise qualified under this subsection shall be eligible to have issued to him or her a specially designated disabled person's license plate in accordance with this Code section. As used in this Code section, 'hearing impaired person' shall have the same meaning as defined in Code Section 24-9-101 246-651, except that the term 'hearing impaired person' shall not include any person who is not qualified for a driver's license pursuant to Code Section 40-5-35, relating to reports by physicians and vision specialists in connection with the issuance or revocation of drivers' licenses, as now or hereafter amended. For purposes of this subsection, presentation of an identification card for persons with disabilities issued pursuant to Article 8 of Chapter 5 of this title shall constitute proof of hearing impairment."
SECTION 57. Said title is further amended by revising paragraph (1) of subsection (d) of Code Section 40-5-2, relating to keeping of records of applications for licenses and information on licensees, as follows:
"(d)(1) The commissioner shall designate members of the department to be the official custodians of the records of the department. No disclosure or release of operating records or personal information shall be made without the signed written approval of a designated custodian; except that such approval shall not be required for any release or disclosure through the GeorgiaNet Division of the Georgia Technology Authority pursuant to the signed written consent of the driver, provided that any such signed written consent shall be retained for a period of not less than four years by the party requesting the information; and except that such approval shall not be required for any release or disclosure of information made electronically through the GeorgiaNet Division of the Georgia Technology Authority in accordance with a contract authorized by subparagraph (c)(1)(B) of this Code section. The custodians may certify copies or compilations, including extracts thereof, of the records of the department. When so certified, such records shall be admissible as evidence in any civil or criminal proceeding as proof of the contents thereof."
SECTION 58. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (d) of Code Section 40-5-58, relating to habitual violators, as follows:
"(d) Notwithstanding any contrary provisions of Code Section 17-7-95 or 24-4-410, for the purposes of this Code section, any plea of nolo contendere entered and accepted after January 1, 1976, shall be considered a conviction."

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SECTION 59. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (d) of Code Section 40-6-10, relating to insurance requirements for operation of motor vehicles generally, as follows:
"(d) Except for vehicles insured under a fleet policy as defined in Code Section 40-2137 or under a plan of self-insurance approved by the Commissioner of Insurance, insurance coverage information from records of the department shall be prima-facie evidence of the facts stated therein and shall be admissible as evidence in accordance with Code Section 24-3-17 24-9-924 for the purposes of this Code section."
SECTION 60. Said title is further amended by revising paragraph (1) of subsection (d) of Code Section 40-6-11, relating to insurance requirements for operation of motorcycles, as follows:
"(d)(1) Insurance coverage information from records of the department shall be prima-facie evidence of the facts stated therein and shall be admissible as evidence in accordance with Code Section 24-3-17 24-9-924 for the purposes of this Code section."
SECTION 61. Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to penal institutions, is amended by revising subsection (c) of Code Section 42-5-52.2, relating to testing of prison inmates for HIV, as follows:
"(c) Each person tested as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section shall be notified by the department in writing of the results of such testing prior to his or her release. Prior to the release of any person testing positive for HIV, the appropriate information as required by Code Sections 24-9-47 24-12-21 and 31-22-9.2 or other law shall be provided by the department to the Department of Community Health. Prior to the release of any person testing positive for HIV, the department shall also provide to such person in writing contact information regarding medical, educational, and counseling services available through the Department of Community Health. Any person testing positive for HIV shall be provided instruction relating to living with HIV, the prevention of the spread of such virus, and the legal consequences of infecting unknowing partners."
SECTION 62. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 42-6-4, relating to the effect of failure to meet time limit for trial after delivery of inmate pursuant to Code Section 2410-60, as follows:
"42-6-4. If an inmate is not brought to trial upon a pending indictment or accusation within two terms of court after delivery of the inmate to the sheriff or a deputy sheriff pursuant to subsection (a) of Code Section 24-10-60 24-13-60, provided no continuance has been granted, all detainers based upon the pending indictments or accusations shall be stricken and dismissed from the records of the department."

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SECTION 63. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 42-6-5, relating to the temporary custody of inmate requesting disposition of pending indictment or accusation, as follows:
"(a) In response to the request of an inmate for final disposition of any pending indictment or accusation made pursuant to Code Section 42-6-3 or pursuant to an order of a court entered pursuant to subsection (a) of Code Section 24-10-60 24-13-60, the department shall offer to deliver temporary custody of the inmate to the sheriff or a deputy sheriff of the county in which the indictment or accusation is pending against the inmate. The judge of the court in which the proceedings are pending is authorized to and shall issue an ex parte order directed to the department requiring the delivery of the inmate to the sheriff or a deputy sheriff of the county in which the trial is to be held."
SECTION 64. Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professions and businesses, is amended by revising paragraph (5) of subsection (b) of Code Section 43-324, relating to issuance of permits to practice accountancy, as follows:
"(5) An individual qualifying for the practice privilege under paragraph (1) of this subsection may provide expert witness services in this state and shall be deemed to be in compliance with paragraph (1) of subsection (c) of Code Section 24-9-67.1 24-7702 for purposes of such services."
SECTION 65. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 43-6-6, relating to The Georgia Auctioneers Commission seal and receipt of copies of records and papers as evidence, as follows:
"43-6-6. The commission shall adopt a seal, which may be either an engraved or ink stamp seal, with the words 'State Auctioneers Commission, State of Georgia' and such other devices as the commission may desire included thereon, by which it shall authenticate the acts of the commission. Copies of all records and papers in the office of the commission certified by the signature of the commission chairman and the seal of the commission shall be received in evidence in all cases equally and with like effect as the originals."
SECTION 66. Said title is further amended by revising paragraph (11) of subsection (a) of Code Section 43-9-12, relating to The Georgia Board of Chiropractic Examiners' refusal, suspension, or revocation of licenses, as follows:
"(11)(A) Become unable to practice chiropractic with reasonable skill and safety to patients by reason of illness or use of alcohol, drugs, narcotics, chemicals, or any other type of material, or as a result of any mental or physical condition.

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(B) In enforcing this paragraph, the board may, upon reasonable grounds, require a licensee or applicant to submit to a mental or physical examination by licensed health care providers designated by the board. The results of such examination shall be admissible in any hearing before the board, notwithstanding any claim of privilege under a contrary rule of law or statute, including, but not limited to, Code Section 24-9-21 24-5-501. Every person who shall accept the privilege of practicing chiropractic in this state or who shall file an application for a license to practice chiropractic in this state shall be deemed to have given his or her consent to submit to such mental or physical examination and to have waived all objections to the admissibility of the results in any hearing before the board, upon the grounds that the same constitutes a privileged communication. If a licensee or applicant fails to submit to such an examination when properly directed to do so by the board, unless such failure was due to circumstances beyond his or her control, the board may enter a final order upon proper notice, hearing, and proof of such refusal. Any licensee or applicant who is prohibited from practicing chiropractic under this paragraph shall at reasonable intervals be afforded an opportunity to demonstrate to the board that he or she can resume or begin the practice of chiropractic with reasonable skill and safety to patients. (C) For the purposes of this paragraph, the board may, upon reasonable grounds, obtain any and all records relating to the mental or physical condition of a licensee or applicant, including psychiatric records; and such records shall be admissible in any hearing before the board, notwithstanding any privilege under a contrary rule of law or statute, including, but not limited to, Code Section 24-9-21 24-5-501. Every person who shall accept the privilege of practicing chiropractic in this state or who shall file an application to practice chiropractic in this state shall be deemed to have given his or her consent to the board's obtaining any such records and to have waived all objections to the admissibility of such records in any hearing before the board, upon the grounds that the same constitutes a privileged communication. (D) If any licensee or applicant could, in the absence of this paragraph, invoke a privilege to prevent the disclosure of the results of the examination provided for in subparagraph (B) of this paragraph or the records relating to the mental or physical condition of such licensee or applicant obtained pursuant to subparagraph (C) of this paragraph, all such information shall be received by the board in camera and shall not be disclosed to the public, nor shall any part of the record containing such information be used against any licensee or applicant in any other type of proceeding."
SECTION 67. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 43-11-12, relating to public inspection of the Georgia Board of Dentistry's records, as follows:
"43-11-12. It shall be the duty of the division director to keep at his or her office the minutes of the board, together with all the books and records of the board, which books and records

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shall, except as provided in subsection (k) of Code Section 43-1-2, be public records open to inspection by the public except on Sundays and legal holidays. A copy of all or any part of any record or book certified by the division director, with the seal of the board attached, shall be primary evidence in any court; and it shall be the duty of the division director to furnish to any person making application therefor a copy of any part or all of any record or book of the board upon the applicant's paying a fee prescribed by the division director. All of such copies shall be certified by the division director and be under the seal of the board."
SECTION 68. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 43-18-8, relating to official records and affidavits of the State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists as evidence, as follows:
"43-19-8. All official records of the board, or affidavits by the division director as to the content of such records, shall be prima-facie evidence of all matters required to be kept therein Reserved."
SECTION 69. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 43-23-3, relating to the seal of the Georgia Board of Landscape Architects and copies of records and papers as evidence, as follows:
"43-23-3. (a) The board shall adopt a seal, which may be either an engraved or an ink stamped seal, with the words 'Board of Landscape Architects, State of Georgia' or such other device as the board may desire included thereon, by which it shall authenticate the acts of the board. (b) Copies of all records and papers in the office of the board, certified by the signature of the chairman of the board, shall be received in evidence in all cases equally and with like effect as the originals."
SECTION 70. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 43-28-6, relating to service of process and documents on division director and records of the State Board of Occupational Therapy as prima-facie evidence, as follows:
"43-28-6. (a) All legal process and all documents required by law to be served upon or filed with the board shall be served upon or filed with the division director at his or her office. (b) All official records of the board or affidavits by the division director certifying the content of such records shall be prima-facie evidence of all matters required to be kept therein."

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SECTION 71. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 43-29-4, relating to the State Board of Dispensing Opticians' records and seal, as follows:
"43-29-4. (a) The board shall have an official seal and shall keep a record of its proceedings and a register of persons whose licenses have been revoked. (b) The records of the board shall be open to public inspection, and it shall keep on file all examination papers for a period of 90 days after each examination. A transcript of an entry in such records, certified by the division director under the seal of the board, shall be evidence of the facts stated therein."
SECTION 72. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 43-33-9, relating to the State Board of Physical Therapy's records as prima-facie evidence, as follows:
"43-33-9. The division director shall be secretary of the board and shall perform such other administrative duties as may be prescribed by the board. In a contested case, the division director on behalf of the board shall have the power to subpoena, throughout the this state, witnesses, designated documents, papers, books, accounts, letters, photographs, objects, or other tangible things. All legal process and all documents required by law to be served upon or filed with the board shall be served upon or filed with the division director at his or her office. All official records of the board or affidavits by the division director certifying the content of such records shall be primafacie evidence of all matters required to be kept therein."
SECTION 73. Said title is further amended by revising paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of Code Section 43-33-18, relating to refusal to grant or restore licenses, as follows:
"(2) Displayed an inability or has become unable to practice as a physical therapist or as a physical therapist assistant with reasonable skill and safety to patients by reason of illness, use of alcohol, drugs, narcotics, chemicals, or any other type of material, or as a result of any mental or physical condition:
(A) In enforcing this paragraph the board may, upon reasonable grounds, require a licensee or applicant to submit to a mental or physical examination by an appropriate practitioner of the healing arts designated by the board. The expense of such mental or physical examination shall be borne by the licensee or applicant. The results of such examination shall be admissible in any hearing before the board, notwithstanding any claim of privilege under a contrary rule of law or statute, including, but not limited to Code Section 24-9-21 24-5-501. Every person who shall accept the privilege of practicing physical therapy in this state or who shall file an application for a license to practice physical therapy in this state shall be deemed to have given his or her consent to submit to such mental or physical examination and to have waived all objections to the admissibility of the results in any hearing

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before the board upon the grounds that the same constitutes a privileged communication. If a licensee or applicant fails to submit to such an examination when properly directed to do so by the board, unless such failure was due to circumstances beyond his or her control, the board may enter a final order upon proper notice, hearing, and proof of such refusal. Any licensee or applicant who is prohibited from practicing physical therapy under this paragraph shall at reasonable intervals be afforded an opportunity to demonstrate to the board that he or she can resume or begin the practice of physical therapy with reasonable skill and safety to patients; (B) For the purposes of this paragraph, the board may, upon reasonable grounds, obtain any and all records relating to the mental or physical condition of a licensee or applicant, including psychiatric records; and such records shall be admissible in any hearing before the board, notwithstanding any privilege under a contrary rule of law or statute, including, but not limited to, Code Section 24-9-21 24-5-501. Every person who shall accept the privilege of practicing physical therapy in this state or who shall file an application to practice physical therapy in this state shall be deemed to have given his or her consent to the board's obtaining any such records and to have waived all objections to the admissibility of such records in any hearing before the board upon the grounds that the same constitute a privileged communication; and (C) If any licensee or applicant could, in the absence of this paragraph, invoke a privilege to prevent the disclosure of the results of the examination provided for in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph or the records relating to the mental or physical condition of such licensee or applicant obtained pursuant to subparagraph (B) of this paragraph, all such information shall be received by the board in camera and shall not be disclosed to the public, nor shall any part of the record containing such information be used against any licensee or applicant in any other type of proceeding;"
SECTION 74. Said title is further amended by revising paragraph (13) of subsection (a) of Code Section 43-34-8, relating to the Georgia Composite Medical Board's authority to refuse license or discipline physicians, as follows:
"(13) Become unable to practice pursuant to this chapter with reasonable skill and safety to patients by reason of illness or use of alcohol, drugs, narcotics, chemicals, or any other type of material, or as a result of any mental or physical condition:
(A) In enforcing this paragraph the board may, upon reasonable grounds, require a licensee, certificate holder, permit holder, or applicant to submit to a mental or physical examination by physicians designated by the board. The expense of this examination shall be borne by the licensee, certificate holder, or permit holder or applicant. The results of such examination shall be admissible in any hearing before the board, notwithstanding any claim of privilege under a contrary rule of law or statute, including, but not limited to, Code Section 24-9-21 24-5-501. Every person

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who shall accept the privilege of practicing a profession regulated under this chapter or who shall file an application for a license to practice a profession regulated under this chapter in this state shall be deemed to have given his or her consent to submit to such mental or physical examination and to have waived all objections to the admissibility of the results in any hearing before the board, upon the grounds that the same constitutes a privileged communication. If a licensee, certificate holder, or permit holder or applicant fails to submit to such an examination when properly directed to do so by the board, unless such failure was due to circumstances beyond his or her control, the board may enter a final order upon proper notice, hearing, and proof of such refusal. Any licensee, certificate holder, permit holder, or applicant who is prohibited from practicing pursuant to this chapter under this paragraph shall at reasonable intervals be afforded an opportunity to demonstrate to the board that he or she can resume or begin practice pursuant to this chapter with reasonable skill and safety to patients; (B) For the purposes of this paragraph, the board and any entity which has entered into a contract with the board pursuant to Code Section 43-34-5.1, if specifically provided for in such contract, may, upon reasonable grounds, obtain any and all records relating to the mental or physical condition of a licensee, certificate holder, or permit holder or applicant, including psychiatric records; and such records shall be admissible in any hearing before the board, notwithstanding any privilege under a contrary rule of law or statute, including, but not limited to, Code Section 24-9-21 24-5-501. Every person who shall accept the privilege of practicing pursuant to this chapter in this state or who shall file an application to practice pursuant to this chapter in this state shall be deemed to have given his or her consent to the board's obtaining any such records and to have waived all objections to the admissibility of such records in any hearing before the board, upon the grounds that the same constitute a privileged communication; and (C) If any licensee, certificate holder, or permit holder or applicant could, in the absence of this paragraph, invoke a privilege to prevent the disclosure of the results of the examination provided for in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph or the records relating to the mental or physical condition of such licensee, certificate holder, or permit holder or applicant obtained pursuant to subparagraph (B) of this paragraph, all such information shall be received by the board in camera and shall not be disclosed to the public, nor shall any part of the record containing such information be used against any licensee, certificate holder, or permit holder or applicant in any other type of proceeding;"
SECTION 75. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 43-40-6, relating to the seal and records of the Georgia Real Estate Commission, as follows:
"(a) The commission shall adopt a seal, which may be either an engraved or ink stamp seal, with the words 'State Real Estate Commission, State of Georgia,' and such other device as the commission may desire included thereon, by which it shall authenticate

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the acts of the commission. Copies of all records and papers in the office of the commission, certified by the signature of the real estate commissioner or the commissioner's designee and the seal of the commission, shall be received in evidence in all cases equally and with like effect as the originals."
SECTION 76. Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property, is amended by revising Code Section 44-2-5, relating to recording execution and deed after sheriff's sale and evidence of execution where original is lost, as follows:
"44-2-5. A purchaser at a sheriff's sale may have the execution under which the property was sold recorded with his or her deed together with all the entries on the execution. In the event of the loss or destruction of the original execution, a copy of the record shall be admitted in evidence."
SECTION 77. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 44-2-20, relating to recorded affidavits relating to land as notice of facts cited therein and the admissibility of such affidavits in evidence, as follows:
"44-2-20. (a) Recorded affidavits shall be notice of the facts therein recited, whether taken at the time of a conveyance of land or not, where such affidavits show:
(1) The relationship of parties or other persons to conveyances of land; (2) The relationship of any parties to any conveyance with other parties whose names are shown in the chain of title to lands; (3) The age or ages of any person or persons connected with the chain of title; (4) Whether the land embraced in any conveyance or any part of such land or right therein has been in the actual possession of any party or parties connected with the chain of title; (5) The payment of debts of an unadministered estate; (6) The fact or date of death of any person connected with such title; (7) Where such affidavits relate to the identity of parties whose names may be shown differently in chains of title; (8) Where such affidavits show the ownership or adverse possession of lands or that other persons have not owned such lands nor been in possession of same; or (9) Where such affidavits state any other fact or circumstance affecting title to land or any right, title, interest in, or lien or encumbrance upon land. Any such affidavits may be made by any person, whether connected with the chain of title or not. (b) In any litigation over any of the lands referred to and described in any of the affidavits referred to in subsection (a) of this Code section in any court in this state or in any proceedings in any such court involving the title to such lands wherein the facts recited in such affidavits may be material, the affidavits or certified copies of the record

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thereof shall be admissible in evidence and there shall be a rebuttable presumption that the statements in said affidavits are true. The affidavits or certified copies thereof shall only be admissible as evidence in the event the parties making the affidavits are deceased; they are nonresidents of the state; their residences are unknown to the parties offering the affidavits; or they are too old, infirm, or sick to attend court Reserved. (c) Affidavits referred to in subsections subsection (a) and (b) of this Code section shall be filed by the clerk of the superior court of the county where the land is located and shall contain a caption referring to the current owner and to a deed or other recorded instrument in the chain of title of the affected land. The clerk of the superior court shall record such affidavits, shall enter on the deed or other recorded instrument so referred to the book and page number on which such affidavit may be recorded, and shall index same in the name of the purported owner as shown by such caption in both grantor and grantee indexes in deed records as conveyances of lands are recorded and indexed; and he the clerk shall receive the same compensation therefor as for recording deeds to lands."
SECTION 78. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 44-2-23, relating to when deed serves as evidence, as follows:
"44-2-23. A recorded deed shall be admitted in evidence in any court without further proof unless the maker of the deed, one of his heirs, or the opposite party in the action files an affidavit that the deed is a forgery to the best of his knowledge and belief. Upon the filing of the affidavit, the genuineness of the alleged deed shall become an issue to be determined in the action Reserved."
SECTION 79. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 44-2-101, relating to referral of case to examiner, as follows:
"44-2-101. Upon the filing of a petition as provided in this article, the clerk shall at once notify the judge who shall refer the action to one of the general examiners or to a special examiner. It shall then become the duty of the examiner to make up a preliminary report containing an abstract of the title to the land from public records and all other evidence of a trustworthy nature that can reasonably be obtained by him the examiner, which abstract shall contain:
(1) Extracts from the records and other matters referred to therein which are complete enough to enable the court to decide the questions involved; (2) A statement of the facts relating to the possession of the lands; and (3) The names and addresses, so far as the examiner is able to ascertain, of all persons interested in the land as well as all adjoining owners showing their several apparent or possible interests and indicating upon whom and in what manner process should be served or notices given in accordance with this article.

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The preliminary report of the examiner shall be filed in the office of the clerk of the superior court on or before the return day of the court as stated in the process unless the time for filing the report is extended by the court. The report shall be prima-facie evidence of the contents thereof."
SECTION 80. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 44-4-3, relating to the duty of surveyors and processioners, as follows:
"44-4-3. It shall be the duty of the county surveyor and the processioners to take all due precautions to arrive at the true lines and to trace out and plainly mark the same. The surveyor shall make out and certify a plat of the true lines and deliver a copy thereof to the applicant; and, in all future boundary disputes with any owner of adjoining lands who had due notice of the processioning, the certified plat and the lines so marked shall be prima facie correct; and the certified plat shall be admissible in evidence without further proof."
SECTION 81. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 44-4-6, relating to general reputation as evidence, as follows:
"44-4-6. General reputation in the neighborhood shall be evidence as to ancient landmarks of more than 30 years' standing. Acquiescence for seven years by acts or declarations of adjoining landowners shall establish a dividing line."
SECTION 82. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 44-5-45, relating to when ancient deed admissible without proof of execution, as follows:
"44-5-45. A deed more than 30 years old which, upon inspection, has the appearance of genuineness and which comes from the proper custody is admissible in evidence without proof of execution if possession of the property has been consistent with such deed Reserved."
SECTION 83. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 44-13-11, relating to approval of application and transmittal of copy of exempted real property to other counties, as follows:
"44-13-11. If, at the time and place appointed for passing upon the application, no objection is raised by any creditor of the applicant, the judge of the probate court shall endorse upon the schedule and upon the plat: 'Approved this the ____ day of _______, ____,' filling the blanks, and shall sign the schedule and plat officially and hand them such

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application to the clerk of the superior court of his the clerk's county; and, when land out of his the clerk's county is exempted, the judge shall transmit a certified copy of the exempted real property to the clerk of the superior court of each county in which exempted land is located. Each clerk of the superior court of a county in which exempted land is located shall record the exempted real property in a book to be kept for that purpose in his office, which record or a certified transcript thereof shall be competent evidence in all the courts of this state."
SECTION 84. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 44-14-38, relating to admission of mortgages into evidence, as follows:
"44-14-38. When duly executed and recorded, mortgages shall be admitted into evidence under the same rules as recorded deeds Reserved."
SECTION 85. Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public officers and employees, is amended by revising Code Section 45-9-1, relating to general provisions and disclosure or insurance or indemnification in legal actions, as follows:
"45-9-1. (a) In addition to any other compensation which may be paid to an officer, official, or employee of any agency, board, bureau, commission, department, or authority of the executive, judicial, or legislative branch of government of this state, each such agency, board, bureau, commission, department, or authority is authorized, in its discretion, to purchase policies of liability insurance or contracts of indemnity or to formulate sound programs of self-insurance utilizing funds available to such agency, board, bureau, commission, department, or authority, insuring or indemnifying such officers, officials, or employees to the extent that they are not immune from liability against personal liability for damages arising out of the performance of their duties or in any way connected therewith. Such policies of liability insurance, contracts of indemnity, or programs of self-insurance may also provide for reimbursement to an officer, official, or employee of any agency, board, bureau, commission, department, or authority of the this state for reasonable legal fees and other expenses incurred in the successful defense of any criminal proceeding, including, but not limited to, any criminal cause of action, suit, investigation, subpoena, warrant, request for documentation or property, or threat of such action whether formal or informal where such action arises out of the performance of his or her official duties. In addition, in the case of an officer, official, or employee who is required to maintain a professional license, such reimbursement may also be provided for legal fees and other expenses so incurred in the successful defense of a charge arising out of the performance of his or her official duties in proceedings before a professional licensing board, disciplinary board or commission, or other similar body. Legal fees and other expenses shall be subject to adjustment by and the approval of the Attorney General.

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(b) Such agencies, boards, bureaus, commissions, departments, or authorities may expend federal and state or other available funds for such purposes. The amount of such insurance or indemnity shall also be in the discretion of such agency, board, bureau, commission, department, or authority. (c) For the purpose of this article, the term 'agency' shall specifically include, but shall not be limited to, public retirement systems of state-wide application established by the laws of this state, but shall not include counties or municipalities; provided, however, that the employees of community service boards, county departments of health, and county departments of family and children services as well as the members of the boards of said departments shall be considered to be state employees or officials for the purpose of this article. In order to facilitate the administration of liability coverage or other insurance coverages provided the community service boards, the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities shall designate a central office which shall be responsible for obtaining, submitting, and collecting all underwriting information and insurance premiums requested and assessed by the Department of Administrative Services. In order to facilitate the administration of liability coverage or other insurance coverages provided county departments of family and children services, the Department of Human Services shall designate a central office which shall be responsible for obtaining, submitting, and collecting all underwriting information and insurance premiums requested and assessed by the Department of Administrative Services. In order to facilitate the administration of liability coverage or other insurance coverages provided county departments of health, the Department of Community Health shall designate a central office which shall be responsible for obtaining, submitting, and collecting all underwriting information and insurance premiums requested and assessed by the Department of Administrative Services. (d) The existence of such insurance or indemnification shall not be disclosed or suggested in any action brought against such individual."
SECTION 86. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 45-9-20, relating to authorization of purchase of insurance, as follows:
"45-9-20. In addition to any other compensation which may be paid to members of the governing bodies of municipalities, counties, and other public bodies, and to supervisors, administrators, employees, or other elected or appointed public officers, each municipality, county, and other public body of this state is authorized, in its discretion, to purchase policies of liability insurance or contracts of indemnity insuring or indemnifying the members of such governing bodies and such supervisors, administrators, employees, or other elected or appointed officers against personal liability for damages arising out of the performance of their duties or in any way connected therewith, whether based upon negligence, violation of contract rights, or violation of civil, constitutional, common law, or other statutory rights, whether state, federal, or local. Such municipalities, counties, and other public bodies may expend

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state, federal, and local funds for such purposes. The amount of such insurance or indemnity shall also be in the discretion of the governing body of such municipality, county, or other public body. No action shall be maintained against the person or company issuing such insurance or contracting for such indemnity until final judgment has first been entered against the individual covered by such policy or contract, and the existence of such insurance or indemnity shall not be disclosed or suggested in any action brought against such individual."
SECTION 87. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 45-14-5, relating to the Commissioner of Insurance, Safety Fire Commissioner, Industrial Loan Commissioner, and the Comptroller General's seal and sealed copies treated as originals, as follows:
"45-14-5. The Commissioner of Insurance, Safety Fire Commissioner, Industrial Loan Commissioner, and the Comptroller General shall have an official seal for each office of such design as he or she shall select with the approval of the Governor. Every certificate and other document or paper executed by the Commissioner of Insurance, Safety Fire Commissioner, Industrial Loan Commissioner, or the Comptroller General in the pursuance of any authority conferred upon that office by law and sealed with the seal of that office and all copies or photographic copies of papers certified by him and authenticated by said seal shall in all cases be evidence 'in equal and like manner' as the original thereof and in all cases be primary evidence of the contents of the original and shall be admissible in any court in this state."
SECTION 88. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 45-16-43, relating to receipt as evidence of records, findings, and reports of medical examiners' inquiries, as follows:
"45-16-43. Reports of medical examiners' inquiries performed as provided in this article and copies of records, photographs, laboratory findings, and reports in the office of the director of the division, when duly attested by said director, shall be received as evidence in any court or other proceeding for any purpose for which the original could be received without any proof of the official character of the person whose name is signed thereto Reserved."
SECTION 89. Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public utilities and public transportation, is amended by revising Code Section 46-2-53, relating to reports, rate schedules, orders, rules, or regulations of commission as admissible evidence in court proceedings, as follows:
"46-2-53. The printed reports of the commission, published by its authority, shall be admissible as evidence in any court in this state without further proof. The schedules of rates made

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by the commission, and any order passed or rule or regulation prescribed by the commission, shall be admissible in evidence in any court in this state upon the certificate of the secretary of the commission Reserved."
SECTION 90. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 46-3-175, relating to receipt of certificates and certified copies in evidence, as follows:
"46-3-175. (a) All certificates issued by the Secretary of State in accordance with this article and all copies of documents filed in his office in accordance with this article, when certified by him, shall be taken and received in all courts, public offices, and official bodies as prima-facie evidence of the facts stated therein. A certificate by the Secretary of State under the seal of his office as to the existence or nonexistence of facts relating to electric membership corporations or foreign electric cooperatives shall be taken and received in all courts, public offices, and official bodies as prima-facie evidence of the existence or nonexistence of the facts stated therein. (b) The Secretary of State, at any time, upon the request of any person, shall make and certify additional copies of any document filed with his or her office and of the certificate, if any, issued by the Secretary of State in connection with the filing of the document, under this article, upon payment to him the Secretary of State of the fee provided for in Code Section 46-3-502."
SECTION 91. Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, is amended by revising Code Section 48-2-14, relating to the state revenue commissioner's official seal, as follows:
"48-2-14. The commissioner shall have an official seal of such device as he or she shall select, subject to the approval of the Governor. Any certificate or other legal document or paper executed by the commissioner in the exercise of any authority conferred upon him by law, which paper is sealed with the seal of his office, and all copies or photographic copies of papers certified by him and authenticated by the seal shall be evidence equally in all cases and, in like manner as the original of the document or paper, shall be primary evidence in all cases of the contents of the original, and shall be admissible in any court in this state."
SECTION 92. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (d) of Code Section 48-5-138, relating to the cashbook to be kept by tax collectors and tax commissioners, as follows:
"(d) The tax collector or tax commissioner shall make and file an accounting as required by Code Section 48-5-154. The record book shall be preserved by the tax collector or tax commissioner in the tax collector's or tax commissioner's office. The record book or a transcript of the record book, when properly authenticated, shall be

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admitted in evidence in courts of this state as evidence of the payment of taxes. The commissioner shall furnish the tax collectors and tax commissioners the book required pursuant to this Code section at the state's expense."
SECTION 93. Code Section 49-5-183.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to notice to alleged child abuser of classification and procedure, is amended by revising subsection (i) as follows:
"(i) No child under the age of 14 shall be compelled to appear to testify at any hearing held pursuant to this Code section. If a child under the age of 14 testifies voluntarily, such testimony shall be given in compliance with procedures analogous to those contained in Code Section 17-8-55. Nothing in this article shall prohibit introducing a child's statement in a hearing held pursuant to this Code section if the statement meets the criteria of Code Section 24-3-16 24-8-820."
SECTION 94. Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, is amended by revising Code Section 50-5A-4, relating to bond to be recorded and filed and certified copy is admissible in evidence, as follows:
"50-5A-4. The bond of the state treasurer, when duly executed and approved, shall be recorded in the Secretary of State's office and filed in the office of the Governor. A copy of the bond, when certified by one of the Governor's secretaries under the seal of the office of the Governor, or a certified copy taken from the records of the Secretary of State's office shall be received in evidence in any court in lieu of the original."
SECTION 95. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 50-18-96, relating to copies of records as primary evidence, as follows:
"50-18-96. Photostatic copies of records produced from microfilm and print-out copies of computer records shall be received in any court of this state as primary evidence of the recitals contained therein Reserved."
SECTION 96. Code Section 52-6-8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to keeping of records by the Board of Pilotage Commissioners, is amended as follows:
"52-6-8. The commissioners shall preserve in a neatly bound book a record of all their acts and of all the rules and regulations adopted by them for the direction and government of pilots. The commissioners They shall designate one of their number as chairman chairperson and cause a record thereof to be made. The commissioners They shall also preserve upon their records a list of the names of all persons appointed pilots by them,

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as well as a list of the names of those whose licenses have been suspended or revoked or who have been retired. All persons interested shall have access to and be permitted to have copies duplicates of the such records; and copies thereof certified by the chairman or secretary shall be presumptive evidence of the facts therein stated."
SECTION 97. Title 53 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to wills, trusts, and estates, is amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 53-5-33, relating to requisites for admission to ancillary probate, as follows:
"(b) For purposes of ancillary probate of out-of-state wills, when the out-of-state will has been admitted to probate or established in the domiciliary jurisdiction, the will may be admitted to ancillary probate in solemn form upon production of a properly certified copy of the will and a properly authenticated copy of the final proceedings in the jurisdiction in which the will was probated or established, certified according to Code Section 24-7-24 24-9-922, and may be attacked or resisted on the same grounds as other judicial proceedings from a state of the United States."
SECTION 98. Said title is further amended by revising paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 53-5-35, relating to muniments of title to realty, as follows:
"(1) Such a will is accompanied by properly authenticated copies of the record admitting the will to probate in another state, certified according to Code Section 247-24 24-9-922; and"
SECTION 99. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-5-43, relating to evidence of authority, as follows:
"53-5-43. A copy of letters, or like documentation authenticated in accordance with Code Section 24-7-24 24-9-922, evidencing the qualification of the personal representative of the decedent who died domiciled outside this state, shall constitute prima-facie evidence of the authority of the personal representative to act in this state. Whenever a personal representative shall execute and deliver any deed of assent or conveyance with respect to real property located within this state, the personal representative shall attach to such deed as an exhibit the authenticated copy of the letters, and a certified copy of the will in the case of a testate decedent. The clerks of the superior courts of this state shall not be authorized to accept for filing and recording any deed given by such personal representative that does not conform to the foregoing requirements. Unless a third party has actual knowledge of the existence or pendency of ancillary probate or administration with respect to the decedent within this state, the third party who is dealing with the personal representative in reliance on the personal representative's letters and, in the case of a testate decedent, the out-of-state or foreign will, shall be fully protected."

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SECTION 100. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 53-11-11, relating to authentication or exemplification of document, as follows:
"53-11-11. Whenever it is required that a document to be filed in the probate court be authenticated or exemplified, such requirement shall be met by complying with the provisions of Code Section 24-7-24 24-7-922 and such full faith and credit shall be given to the document as is provided in that Code section."

SECTION 101. This Act shall become effective on January 1, 2013, and shall apply to any motion made or hearing or trial commenced on or after such date.

SECTION 102. 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 Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams N Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock N Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns N Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey E Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs E Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon E Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene

Y Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer
Nix Y Oliver
O'Neal Y Pak E Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake
Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett
Purcell Y Ramsey

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B E Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon

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Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Hamilton Y Hanner E Harbin Y Harden, B E Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett N Hatfield Y Heard

Y Lindsey Y Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers
Rynders Y Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 162, nays 5.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

Representative Dukes of the 150th was excused on the preceding roll call. He wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon.

Representatives Nix of the 69th and Powell of the 29th 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.

House of Representatives 401 Paul D. Coverdell Legislative Office Building
Atlanta, Georgia 30334

February 28, ad 2011

Dear Mr. Clerk,

Article III, Section V, Paragraph III, of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, provides in part that "No bill shall pass which refers to more than one subject matter." Further, Article I, Section II, Paragraph V, provides that "Legislative acts in violation of this Constitution or the Constitution of the United States are void, and the judiciary shall so declare them." This version of HB 24 unconstitutionally refers to more than one subject matter. As such, I was unable to vote in favor of it.

Respectfully,

/s/ Bobby Franklin

HB 93. By Representatives Taylor of the 79th, Jacobs of the 80th, Parent of the 81st, Huckaby of the 113th, Lindsey of the 54th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 74 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government code enforcement boards created on or after January 1, 2003, so as to change a definition for purposes of said article; to change certain references to "code inspectors" to "code enforcement officers" in said article; to amend Code Section 41-2-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to power of counties and municipalities to repair, close, or demolish unfit buildings or structures, health hazards on private property, and properties affected, so as to provide for findings by code enforcement officers; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 2 of Chapter 74 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government code enforcement boards created on or after January 1, 2003, so as to change a definition for purposes of said article; to change certain references to "code inspectors" to "code enforcement officers" in said article; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Article 2 of Chapter 74 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government code enforcement boards created on or after January 1, 2003, is amended by revising paragraph (1) of Code Section 36-74-21, relating to definitions relative to said article, as follows:
"(1) 'Code inspector enforcement officer' means any authorized agent or employee of the county or municipality whose duty it is to assure code compliance person contracted with or employed by a county or municipality who has enforcement authority for health, safety, or welfare requirements and is authorized to issue citations or file formal complaints regarding the same."
SECTION 2. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 36-74-23, relating to initiating proceedings, time to correct violations, repeat violations, and hearings, as follows:
"36-74-23. (a) It shall be the duty of the code inspector enforcement officer to initiate enforcement proceedings pursuant to the various codes; however, no member of a board shall have the power to initiate such enforcement proceedings.

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(b) Except as provided in subsections (c) and (d) of this Code section, if a violation of any code or ordinance is found, the code inspector enforcement officer shall notify the violator and give him or her a reasonable time to correct the violation. Should the violation continue beyond the time specified for correction, the code inspector enforcement officer shall proceed with enforcement through the appropriate court or shall proceed with enforcement through the appropriate code enforcement board. If the code inspector enforcement officer proceeds through a code enforcement board, the code inspector enforcement officer shall notify an enforcement board and request a hearing. The code enforcement board shall schedule a hearing, and written notice of such hearing shall be hand delivered or made as provided in Code Section 36-74-29 to said violator. At the option of the code enforcement board, notice may additionally be served by publication or posting as provided in Code Section 36-74-29. If the violation is corrected and then recurs or if the violation is not corrected by the time specified for correction by the code inspector enforcement officer, the case may be presented to the enforcement board even if the violation has been corrected prior to the board hearing, and the notice shall so state. (c) If a repeat violation is found, the code inspector enforcement officer shall notify the violator but is not required to give the violator a reasonable time to correct the violation. The code inspector enforcement officer, upon notifying the violator of a repeat violation, shall notify an enforcement board and request a hearing. The code enforcement board shall schedule a hearing and shall provide written notice pursuant to Code Section 36-74-29. The case may be presented to the enforcement board even if the repeat violation has been corrected prior to the board hearing, and the notice shall so state. (d) If the code inspector enforcement officer has substantial reason to believe a violation presents a serious threat to the public health, safety, and welfare or if the violation is irreparable or irreversible in nature, the code inspector enforcement officer shall make a reasonable effort to notify the violator and may immediately notify the enforcement board and request a hearing."
SECTION 3. Said article is further amended by revising subsections (a) through (c) of Code Section 36-74-24, relating to calling of hearings and hearing proceedings, as follows:
"(a) Upon request of the code inspector enforcement officer, or at such other times as may be necessary, the chairperson of an enforcement board may call a hearing of an enforcement board; a hearing also may be called by written notice signed by at least three members of a seven-member enforcement board or signed by at least two members of a five-member enforcement board. Minutes shall be kept of all hearings by each enforcement board, and all hearings and proceedings shall be open to the public. The local governing body may provide or assign clerical and administrative personnel to assist the enforcement board in the proper performance of its duties.

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(b) Each case before an enforcement board shall be presented by the local governing body attorney or by a code inspector enforcement officer or other member of the administrative staff of the local governing body. (c) An enforcement board shall proceed to hear the cases on the agenda for that day. All testimony shall be under oath and shall be recorded. The enforcement board shall take testimony from the code inspector enforcement officer and alleged violator. Formal rules of evidence shall not apply, but fundamental due process shall be observed and shall govern the proceedings."
SECTION 4. Said article is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 36-74-26, relating to administrative fines and public records, as follows:
"(a) An enforcement board, upon notification by the code inspector enforcement officer that an order of the enforcement board has not been complied with by the set time may order the violator to pay an administrative fine in an amount specified in this Code section."
SECTION 5. Said article is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 36-74-29, relating to notice required and form of notice, as follows:
"(a) All notices required by this article shall be provided to the alleged violator by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery, return receipt requested; by hand delivery by the sheriff or other law enforcement officer, code inspector enforcement officer, or other person designated by the local governing body; or by leaving the notice at the violator's usual place of residence with any person residing therein who is above 15 years of age and informing such person of the contents of the notice."
SECTION 6. Said article is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 36-74-30, relating to other enforcement methods and probable cause for investigation required, as follows:
"(a) It is the intent of this article to provide an additional or supplemental means of obtaining compliance with local codes. Nothing contained in this article shall prohibit a local governing body through its code inspector enforcement officer from enforcing its codes by any other lawful means including criminal and civil proceedings; provided, however, that a local governing body shall not pursue a specific instance of an alleged violation of an ordinance against one violator before both a code enforcement board and a magistrate, municipal, or other court authorized to hear ordinance violations."
SECTION 7. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

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

Y Abdul-Salaam Abrams
N Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin N Baker Y Battles N Bearden N Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant N Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey E Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs E Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon N Dukes Y Dutton
Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C
Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner E Harbin Y Harden, B E Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett N Hatfield N Heard

N Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt N Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby N Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse N Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan N Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows N Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J N Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak E Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts N Rogers N Rynders Y Scott, M N Scott, S

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B E Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley N Thomas N Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch
Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 148, nays 21.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 64. By Representatives Jacobs of the 80th, Ramsey of the 72nd, Lindsey of the 54th, Lane of the 167th, Welch of the 110th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 13-1-11 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the validity and enforcement of obligations to pay attorney's fees upon notes or other evidence of indebtedness, so as to change provisions relating to the payment of attorney fees where such fees are provided for but a specific amount of fees are not set forth in the instrument; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read:
A BILL
To amend Chapter 1 of Title 13 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to contracts, so as to change provisions relating to the payment of attorney fees under certain circumstances; to provide for procedure; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 1 of Title 13 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to contracts, is amended by revising Code Section 13-1-11, relating to the validity and enforcement of obligations to pay attorney's fees upon notes or other evidence of indebtedness, as follows:
"13-1-11. (a) Obligations to pay attorney's fees upon any note or other evidence of indebtedness, in addition to the rate of interest specified therein, shall be valid and enforceable and collectable as a part of such debt if such note or other evidence of indebtedness is collected by or through an attorney after maturity, subject to subsection (b) of this Code section and to the following provisions:
(1) If such note or other evidence of indebtedness provides for attorney's fees in some specific percent of the principal and interest owing thereon, such provision and obligation shall be valid and enforceable up to but not in excess of 15 percent of the principal and interest owing on said note or other evidence of indebtedness; (2) If such note or other evidence of indebtedness provides for the payment of reasonable attorney's fees without specifying any specific percent, such provision shall be construed to mean 15 percent of the first $500.00 of principal and interest owing on such note or other evidence of indebtedness and 10 percent of the amount of principal and interest owing thereon in excess of $500.00; and (3) The holder of the note or other evidence of indebtedness or his or her attorney at law shall, after maturity of the obligation, notify in writing the maker, endorser, or party sought to be held on said obligation that the provisions relative to payment of attorney's fees in addition to the principal and interest shall be enforced and that such

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maker, endorser, or party sought to be held on said obligation has ten days from the receipt of such notice to pay the principal and interest without the attorney's fees. If the maker, endorser, or party sought to be held on any such obligation shall pay the principal and interest in full before the expiration of such time, then the obligation to pay the attorney's fees shall be void and no court shall enforce the agreement. The refusal of a debtor to accept delivery of the notice specified in this paragraph shall be the equivalent of such notice. (b)(1) If, in a civil action, application of the provisions of subsection (a) of this Code section will result in an award of attorney's fees in an amount greater than $10,000.00, the party required to pay such fees may, prior to the entry of judgment, petition the court seeking a determination as to the reasonableness of such attorney's fees. (2) In response to a petition filed under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the party requesting the attorney's fees shall submit an affidavit to the court with evidence of attorney's fees, and the party required to pay such fees may respond to such affidavit. (3) The court may hold a hearing to decide the matter of attorney's fees or may award attorney's fees based on the written evidence submitted to the court. The amount of attorney's fees awarded shall be an amount found by the court to be reasonable and necessary for asserting the rights of the party requesting attorney's fees. (c) A civil action instituted solely for the purpose of invoking subsection (b) of this Code section shall be void ab initio. (b)(d) Obligations to pay attorney's fees contained in security deeds and bills of sale to secure debt shall be subject to this Code section where applicable."
SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2011, and shall apply to contracts entered on or after July 1, 2011.
SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
The following amendment was read and adopted:
Representatives Jacobs of the 80th, Willard of the 49th, and Lindsey of the 54th offer the following amendment:
Amend the substitute to HB 64 (LC 29 4546S) by adding "paragraph (2) of" before "subsection"on line 36.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to, as amended.
On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

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N Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker N Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague N Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke N Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Davis N Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey E Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson N Dobbs E Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J N Evans Y Floyd N Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner N Harbin Y Harden, B E Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Y Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill N Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long N Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

N Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris N Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak E Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts N Rogers N Rynders Y Scott, M N Scott, S

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B E Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T N Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R N Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas N Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 154, nays 20.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute, as amended.

Representative Clark of the 98th moved that the following Bill of the House be withdrawn from the Rules Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Rules:

HB 227. By Representatives Clark of the 98th, Cooper of the 41st, Wilkinson of the 52nd, Clark of the 104th, Evans of the 40th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to student health in elementary and secondary education, so as to provide for statutory

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construction relating to a law authorizing a student to carry and selfadminister auto-injectable epinephrine; to provide for local board of education policies authorizing school personnel to administer auto-injectable epinephrine to students who are having an anaphylactic adverse reaction; to provide for a definition; to provide for information and training; to provide for immunity; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the House, having been previously postponed, was again postponed until tomorrow:
HB 91. By Representatives Bearden of the 68th, Ramsey of the 72nd, Powell of the 171st and Cooke of the 18th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 17 and Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the procedure for sentencing and imposition of punishment and the issuance, expiration, and renewal of drivers' licenses, respectively, so as to provide that any person convicted of a felony offense shall have such conviction demarcated on his or her driver's license for the length of his or her sentence; to provide for procedure; to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to cancellation, suspension, and revocation of licenses, so as to provide for license suspension under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Representative Jackson of the 142nd moved that the following Bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Judiciary and recommitted to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security:
HB 203. By Representatives Jackson of the 142nd, Bearden of the 68th, Frazier of the 123rd, Harden of the 28th, Abrams of the 84th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the employment and training of peace officers, so as to provide that the Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training Council shall make certain notifications when undertaking to investigate or disciple peace officers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The motion prevailed.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and referred to the Committee on Rules:
HR 427. By Representatives Martin of the 47th, Jones of the 46th, Riley of the 50th, Wilkinson of the 52nd, Lindsey of the 54th and others:
A RESOLUTION congratulating the 2010 Milton High School girls lacrosse team on winning their fifth State Championship in six years and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 428. By Representatives Martin of the 47th, Jones of the 46th, Riley of the 50th, Wilkinson of the 52nd, Lindsey of the 54th and others:
Congratulating the 2010 Milton High School boys lacrosse team on its 2010 GHSA Class AAAAA State Championship and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 429. By Representatives Ramsey of the 72nd, Fludd of the 66th, Lindsey of the 54th and Yates of the 73rd:
A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Ralph Harold "Hawkeye" Boston and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 430. By Representatives Williams of the 4th, Dickson of the 6th, Meadows of the 5th, Yates of the 73rd, Neal of the 1st and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending United States Marine Sergeant Joey Jones and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 431. By Representative Cheokas of the 134th:
A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Peter G. Doukas and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 432. By Representatives Cooper of the 41st, Jacobs of the 80th, Peake of the 137th, Smith of the 70th, Rynders of the 152nd and others:

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A RESOLUTION commending the Cherokee Rose Foundation and proclaiming February, 2011, Cancer Screening and Early Detection Month in Georgia and inviting the Cherokee Rose Foundation to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 433. By Representatives Shaw of the 176th and Nimmer of the 178th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating the Clinch County High School football team on winning the 2010 GHSA Class A State Championship and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 434. By Representatives Smyre of the 132nd, Smith of the 131st, Hugley of the 133rd, Buckner of the 130th and Smith of the 129th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing March 1, 2011, as Columbus Day at the state capitol and inviting Mayor Teresa Tomlinson, Mr. Carmen Cavezza, Mr. Mike Gaymon, and Mr. Bob Jones to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 435. By Representatives Cheokas of the 134th, Wilkinson of the 52nd, Stephens of the 164th, Lindsey of the 54th, Oliver of the 83rd and others:
A RESOLUTION commending the Legislative Fellows Program for Pakistan and inviting program participants to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 436. By Representatives Roberts of the 154th, Willard of the 49th, England of the 108th, McKillip of the 115th, Huckaby of the 113th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Colt Ford and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 437. By Representatives Tinubu of the 60th, Beasley-Teague of the 65th, Taylor of the 55th, Brooks of the 63rd, Talton of the 145th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the African Hebrew Israelites of Jerusalem (Hebrew Israelite Community); and for other purposes.

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HR 438. By Representatives Parent of the 81st, Benfield of the 85th, Harrell of the 106th, Gardner of the 57th, Neal of the 1st and others:
A RESOLUTION commending Kate's Club for its outstanding service to youth and recognizing March 1, 2011, as Kate's Club's inaugural Grief Awareness Day, a day for the entire community to support the thousands of grieving children in Georgia, shine a light on the issue, and share resources available for healing; and for other purposes.
HR 439. By Representatives Burns of the 157th, England of the 108th, Rynders of the 152nd, Smith of the 70th, McCall of the 30th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing March 2, 2011, as Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 440. By Representatives Rogers of the 26th, Mills of the 25th, Benton of the 31st and Collins of the 27th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Staff Sergeant John Michael DeLong; and for other purposes.
HR 441. By Representatives Cooper of the 41st, Peake of the 137th, Collins of the 27th, Smith of the 70th, Rynders of the 152nd and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Free Clinic Network and its member clinics and recognizing March 16, 2011, as "Georgia Free Clinic Network Day"; and for other purposes.
HR 442. By Representatives Wilkinson of the 52nd, Geisinger of the 48th, Lindsey of the 54th, Riley of the 50th, Willard of the 49th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Ashley Jenkins on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.
HR 443. By Representatives Stephens of the 161st, Gordon of the 162nd, Williams of the 165th and Bryant of the 160th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the history of St. Pius X High School; and for other purposes.
HR 444. By Representatives Rogers of the 26th, Mills of the 25th, Benton of the 31st and Collins of the 27th:

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A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Hugh K. Turk; and for other purposes.
HR 445. By Representatives Rogers of the 26th, Mills of the 25th, Benton of the 31st and Collins of the 27th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Kristoffer Ronald Ransom; and for other purposes.
HR 446. By Representative Harden of the 147th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Miss Jenna Brooke Saxon, 2011 Georgia Watermelon Queen; and for other purposes.
HR 447. By Representative Harden of the 147th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the annual Cordele-Crisp County Fish Fry and commending Mr. Jerry Carney, Mr. Wallace Mathis, Mr. Rusty Slade, Mr. Eli Tinsley, Mr. Zack Wade, and the Cordele-Crisp County Fish Fry cooking team; and for other purposes.
HR 448. By Representative Lindsey of the 54th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending William J. Burge; and for other purposes.
HR 449. By Representative Holmes of the 125th:
A RESOLUTION commending Mrs. Effie Belle Patterson Banks; and for other purposes.
Representative Lindsey of the 54th moved that the House do now adjourn until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning, and the motion prevailed.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Twenty-First Legislative Day
The House met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock, A.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.
Prayer was offered by Reverend Dr. Peter Vivenzio, First Baptist Church, Brunswick, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Davis of the 109th, Chairman of the Committee on Information and Audits, 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.
Pursuant to HR 389, the House commended the Will to Live Foundation and invited the Trautwein family to be recognized by the House of Representatives.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:

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HB 393. By Representative Allison of the 8th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Hiawassee ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 394. By Representatives Hamilton of the 23rd, Powell of the 171st, Riley of the 50th, Powell of the 29th, Baker of the 78th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 36 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to annexation pursuant to an application by 100 percent of the landowners, so as provide for deannexation of property previously annexed; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to require a plan for services by municipalities prior to annexation; to provide for the appointment of a special master; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 395. By Representative Yates of the 73rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state purchasing, so as to provide for a specified preference for qualified business enterprises owned and controlled by disabled veterans in awarding certain types of state contracts; to define certain terms; to provide for determination of such preference; to provide for terms and conditions; to provide for qualification and certification of such business enterprises; to provide for certain offenses and punishments; to provide for rules and regulations; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.
HB 396. By Representatives Rice of the 51st, Marin of the 96th, Coleman of the 97th, Sheldon of the 105th, Casas of the 103rd and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to incorporate the City of Peachtree Corners; to provide a charter; to provide for boundaries and powers of the city; to provide for a governing authority of such city and the powers, duties, authority, election, terms, vacancies, compensation, expenses, qualifications, prohibitions, conflicts of interest, and suspension and removal from office relative to members of such governing authority; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 397. By Representatives Powell of the 171st, Bearden of the 68th, Powell of the 29th, Greene of the 149th, Baker of the 78th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to state government, so as to comprehensively revise the provisions of law regarding open meetings and open records; to provide definitions relating to open meetings; to provide for the manner of closing meetings; to provide for open meetings; to provide for remedies for improperly closing meetings; to provide for exceptions and exemptions; to provide for sanctions; to provide for related matters; to conform certain cross references; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 398. By Representatives Fludd of the 66th, Bruce of the 64th, Jones of the 44th and Taylor of the 55th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing in Fulton County a system for pension and retirement pay to teachers and employees of the Board of Education of Fulton County, approved February 2, 1945 (Ga. L. 1945, p. 528), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 19, 2009 (Ga. L. 2009, p. 4004), so as to correct certain typographical errors; to amend certain provisions so as to comply with the federal Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 and the federal Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax Act of 2008; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 399. By Representatives Powell of the 171st, Knight of the 126th and Jacobs of the 80th:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 14 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to corporations, partnerships, and associations, so as to require the registration with the Secretary of State of the names and addresses of persons having responsibility for managing the business of limited partnerships and limited liability companies; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 400. By Representatives Neal of the 1st, McCall of the 30th, Burns of the 157th, Rogers of the 26th, Dickson of the 6th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to water resources, so as to exempt water withdrawals from a certain portion of the Tennessee River basin from restrictions on interbasin transfers of water; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources & Environment.
HB 408. By Representatives Spencer of the 180th, Rynders of the 152nd, Watson of the 163rd, Cooper of the 41st, Hembree of the 67th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a short title; to amend Part 3 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health of students, so as to require automated external defibrillators in all schools; to require certain trained personnel in such schools; to provide for certain reports; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
HB 409. By Representative Maddox of the 172nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 50 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to licensing and registration of veterinarians and veterinary technicians, so as to revise certain provisions as to the application for a license to practice veterinary medicine; to provide for a waiver under certain circumstances; to revise certain provisions as to the scheduling and administration of examinations for veterinary technicians; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.

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HB 410. By Representatives Coleman of the 97th, Clark of the 98th, Brockway of the 101st and Sheldon of the 105th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act to create a new charter for the City of Suwanee," approved April 9, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 3729), as amended, so as to provide that the term of any elected city official shall be declared vacant upon the occupant of such office qualifying for election to another office; to provide that municipal officers shall be elected by majority vote; to provide for applicability; to provide for submission for preclearance under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 411. By Representatives Fludd of the 66th, Jordan of the 77th and Abdul-Salaam of the 74th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of judge of the probate court of Fayette County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for submission of this Act for preclearance under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination.
HB 412. By Representative Stephens of the 164th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-40.12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tax credit for qualified research expenses, so as to remove certain limitations on the use of a tax credit for research and development by a business enterprise; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 413. By Representatives Golick of the 34th, Rogers of the 26th, Hembree of the 67th, Maxwell of the 17th and Meadows of the 5th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the regulation of surplus line insurance, so as to revise the surplus line insurance law in Georgia; to provide for definitions; to change provisions of the authorization of

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procurement of surplus line insurance; to change certain provisions related to the duties of the broker prior to placing insurance; to revise licensing provisions for resident and nonresident surplus line producers; to change applicability provisions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.
HB 414. By Representatives Bearden of the 68th, Meadows of the 5th, England of the 108th, Powell of the 171st and Cheokas of the 134th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Aviation Authority, so as to revise the duties of the Georgia Aviation Authority; to provide for the transfer of certain personnel, aircraft, and other assets from the Georgia Aviation Authority to the Department of Public Safety; to provide for related matters; to amend Chapter 2 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Public Safety, so as to transfer certain personnel, assets, and liabilities of the Georgia Aviation Authority to the Department of Public Safety; to provide the department with certain authority and duties with regard to aviation; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HB 415. By Representatives Atwood of the 179th, Willard of the 49th, Benfield of the 85th, Lindsey of the 54th and Maddox of the 127th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 15, 16, 21, 40, 45, and 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, crimes and offenses, elections, motor vehicles and traffic, public officers and employees, and state government, respectively, so as to provide for a modernized and uniform system of compiling, creating, maintaining, and updating jury lists in this state; to modernize terminology in Chapter 12 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to juries; to remove nonmechanical procedures relative to selecting persons for jury service; to amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated so as to conform provisions to the new Chapter 12 of Title 15 and correct cross-references; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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HR 423. By Representatives Purcell of the 159th and Stephens of the 164th:
A RESOLUTION celebrating the life of Hugh Carroll Butler and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HR 424. By Representatives Neal of the 1st, McCall of the 30th, Burns of the 157th, Rogers of the 26th, Dickson of the 6th and others:
A RESOLUTION urging the performance of a feasibility study of the withdrawal, storage, and distribution of waters from a certain portion of the Tennessee River basin; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources & Environment.
HR 425. By Representatives Neal of the 1st, Walker of the 107th, Mills of the 25th, Collins of the 27th, Clark of the 98th and others:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution, in a manner consistent with the United States Constitution, so as to prevent discrimination in the public funding of social services by allowing religious or faith based organizations to receive public aid, directly or indirectly, for the provision of such services; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HR 426. By Representatives Heard of the 114th, Wilkinson of the 52nd, Hugley of the 133rd, McCall of the 30th, Abrams of the 84th and others:
A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Procurement Policies of Georgia Departments and Agencies Regarding Businesses Owned by Minorities and Women; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.
By unanimous consent, the rules were suspended in order that the following Bills and Resolution of the House could be introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 426. By Representatives Jerguson of the 22nd, Cooper of the 41st, Purcell of the 159th, Buckner of the 130th and Dempsey of the 13th:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 43-26-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to the "Georgia Registered Professional Nurse Practice Act," so as to revise a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
HB 427. By Representatives Rice of the 51st, Black of the 174th, Jacobs of the 80th, Lindsey of the 54th, Purcell of the 159th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 15 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to serious traffic offenses, so as to provide that a person convicted for the first time of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs may be ordered to have a certified ignition interlock device installed and maintained; to provide that failure to do so shall result in a three-year suspension of such person's driving privileges; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 428. By Representatives Jacobs of the 80th and Taylor of the 79th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 36 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to annexation of territory, so as to provide an additional method of annexation for certain municipalities; to provide for procedures; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 429. By Representatives Powell of the 171st, Meadows of the 5th, Martin of the 47th, Holmes of the 125th, Harrell of the 106th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government, so as to provide for comprehensive regulation of local government infrastructure financing; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative purposes; to provide for definitions; to create the Local Government Infrastructure Financing Authority and the County Infrastructure Financing Authority; to provide for members, qualifications, officers, meetings, and procedures; to provide for powers, duties, and authority of each authority; to provide for related matters;

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to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.

HB 430. By Representatives Austin of the 10th, Hatfield of the 177th, Jerguson of the 22nd, Dutton of the 166th, Benton of the 31st and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to establish the "Fair and Orderly Administration of Capital Punishment Act"; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 14 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to habeas corpus procedure for persons under sentence of state court of record, so as to provide time frames for filing briefs and orders in petitions challenging for the first time state court proceedings resulting in a death sentence; to change certain provisions relating to petitions challenging for the first time state court proceedings resulting in a death sentence; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.

HR 457. By Representatives Hatfield of the 177th and Black of the 174th:

A RESOLUTION honoring the service of Sergeant Jerry Bagley and dedicating a bridge in his honor; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

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

HB 357 HB 359 HB 361 HB 363 HB 365 HB 368 HB 370 HB 372 HB 374 HB 376 HB 378 HB 380

HB 358 HB 360 HB 362 HB 364 HB 366 HB 369 HB 371 HB 373 HB 375 HB 377 HB 379 HB 381

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HB 382 HB 384 HB 386 HB 388 HB 390 HB 392 HB 402 HB 404 HB 406 HR 407 HR 419 HR 421 SB 8 SR 20

HB 383 HB 385 HB 387 HB 389 HB 391 HB 401 HB 403 HB 405 HB 407 HR 408 HR 420 HR 422 SB 17

Representative Rice of the 51st District, Chairman of the Committee on Motor Vehicles, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Motor Vehicles has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 127 HB 224 HB 269

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute

HB 205 HB 253 HB 309

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Rice of the 51st
Chairman

The following Resolutions of the House, referred to the House Rules Subcommittee on Invites, were reported by the Committee on Rules with the following recommendations:

HR 427 HR 428 HR 432 HR 434

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

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Pursuant to HR 427, the House congratulated the 2010 Milton High School girls lacrosse team on winning their fifth State Championship in six years and invited them to be recognized by the House of Representatives.

Pursuant to HR 434, the House recognized March 1, 2011, as Columbus Day at the state capitol and invited Mayor Teresa Tomlinson, Mr. Carmen Cavezza, Mr. Mike Gaymon, and Mr. Bob Jones to be recognized by the House of Representatives.

Pursuant to HR 428, the House congratulated the 2010 Milton High School boys lacrosse team on its 2010 GHSA Class AAAAA State Championship and invited them to be recognized by the House of Representatives.

The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 2011

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 21st Legislative Day as enumerated below:

DEBATE CALENDAR

Open Rule

None

Modified Open Rule

None

Modified Structured Rule

HB 80
HB 173 HB 279
HR 95

Annexation of territory; unincorporated islands; repeal (Substitute)(GAffHamilton-23rd) Teachers; expungement of records; revise provisions (Ed-Coleman-97th) Motor vehicles; use of child restraint systems; increase age (MotV-Powell29th) Conveyance of certain property; Appling, Burke, Toombs, Upson, and other counties; authorize (Substitute)(SI&P-Neal-1st)

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Structured Rule
None
Bills and Resolutions on this calendar may be called in any order the Speaker desires.
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Meadows of the 5th
Chairman
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Ewing, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate:
SB 58. By Senators Gooch of the 51st, Mullis of the 53rd, Miller of the 49th, Jackson of the 24th, Tolleson of the 20th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 45-9-85 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to payment of indemnification for death or disability, procedure for making of payments, and appeal, so as to change provisions relating to indemnification for the death or disability of a state highway employee; to provide a short title; to provide for the intent and authority of the General Assembly; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 64. By Senators McKoon of the 29th, Millar of the 40th, Shafer of the 48th, Rogers of the 21st, Crosby of the 13th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 14 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to corporations, partnerships, and associations, so as to change the amount of fees and penalties for application for reinstatement for corporations, nonprofit corporations, and limited liability companies; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 94. By Senators Heath of the 31st, Seabaugh of the 28th, Mullis of the 53rd and Loudermilk of the 52nd:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-11-125.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to the carrying and possession of firearms, so as to change certain definitions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 95. By Senators Carter of the 1st, Grant of the 25th, Mullis of the 53rd and Murphy of the 27th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the employment and training of peace officers, so as to provide for the authority to investigate the employment history of an applicant applying for appointment or certification as a peace officer; to provide immunities relating thereto; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the House:

HB 207. By Representative Walker of the 107th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Grayson, Georgia amending an Act creating the City of Grayson, Georgia approved December 16, 1901 (Ga. L. 1901, P. 662), as amended; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the city, both specific and general; to provide for construction of powers, exercise of powers and ordinances of the city; to provide the ability to sue and be sued; to provide for the governing authority of such city, the terms of office, qualification for office, the creation of vacancies, and the filling of vacancies in office; to provide for compensation of members of the governing authority; to provide prohibitions for elected officials; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the Committees:

SB 58.

By Senators Gooch of the 51st, Mullis of the 53rd, Miller of the 49th, Jackson of the 24th, Tolleson of the 20th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 45-9-85 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to payment of indemnification for death or disability, procedure for making of payments, and appeal, so as to change provisions relating to indemnification for the death or disability of a state highway employee; to provide a short title; to provide for the intent and

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authority of the General Assembly; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

SB 64.

By Senators McKoon of the 29th, Millar of the 40th, Shafer of the 48th, Rogers of the 21st, Crosby of the 13th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 14 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to corporations, partnerships, and associations, so as to change the amount of fees and penalties for application for reinstatement for corporations, nonprofit corporations, and limited liability companies; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

SB 94.

By Senators Heath of the 31st, Seabaugh of the 28th, Mullis of the 53rd and Loudermilk of the 52nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-11-125.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to the carrying and possession of firearms, so as to change certain definitions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.

SB 95.

By Senators Carter of the 1st, Grant of the 25th, Mullis of the 53rd and Murphy of the 27th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the employment and training of peace officers, so as to provide for the authority to investigate the employment history of an applicant applying for appointment or certification as a peace officer; to provide immunities relating thereto; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.

The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:

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Representatives Maxwell of the 17th, McKillip of the 115th, Parent of the 81st, Geisinger of the 48th, and Atwood of the 179th.
The following Resolution of the House was read and referred to the Committee on Rules:
HR 450. By Representative Harden of the 147th:
A RESOLUTION commending the YMCA of Georgia's Youth Assembly and inviting the Youth Assembly's governor, lieutenant governor, speaker of the house, and the president pro tempore to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 451. By Representatives Bruce of the 64th, Fludd of the 66th, Long of the 61st, Williams of the 89th, Pruett of the 144th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Richard E. and Sarah E. Wood on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary; and for other purposes.
HR 452. By Representatives Allison of the 8th, Collins of the 27th and Maddox of the 127th:
A RESOLUTION commending the faculty, staff, students, and Board Chairman Dr. Michael C. Markovitz of Atlanta's John Marshall Law School; and for other purposes.
HR 453. By Representatives Smyre of the 132nd, Buckner of the 130th, Hugley of the 133rd, Smith of the 131st and Smith of the 129th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Larry Sanders on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.
HR 454. By Representatives Teasley of the 38th, Cooper of the 41st, Evans of the 40th and Wilkerson of the 33rd:
A RESOLUTION congratulating MetroAtlanta Ambulance Service; and for other purposes.

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HR 455. By Representatives Dudgeon of the 24th and Hamilton of the 23rd:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Tyler Everton; and for other purposes.

HR 456. By Representative Allison of the 8th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Nate Flory; and for other purposes.

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

Abdul-Salaam Abrams Allison Amerson Anderson Ashe Atwood Austin Baker Battles Bearden Beasley-Teague Bell Benfield Benton Black Braddock Brockway Brooks Bruce Bryant Buckner Burns Byrd Carter Casas Channell Cheokas Clark, J Clark, V Coleman Collins Cooke Coomer Crawford

Davis Dawkins-Haigler Dempsey Dickerson Dickey Dickson Dobbs Dollar Drenner Dudgeon Dukes Dutton Ehrhart England Epps, C Epps, J Evans Floyd Fludd Franklin Frazier E Fullerton Gardner Geisinger Golick Gordon Greene E Hamilton Hanner Harbin Harden, B E Harden, M Harrell Hatchett

Hatfield Heard Heckstall Hembree Henson Hill Holcomb Holmes Holt Horne Houston Howard Huckaby Hudson Hugley Jackson Jacobs James Jasperse Jerguson Johnson Jones, J Jones, S Kaiser Kendrick Kidd Knight Lane Lindsey Long Lucas Maddox, B Maddox, G Manning

Marin Martin Maxwell McBrayer McCall McKillip Meadows Mills Mitchell Morgan E Mosby Murphy Neal, J Neal, Y Nimmer Nix Oliver O'Neal Pak Parsons Peake Powell, A Powell, J Pruett Purcell Ramsey Randall Reece Rice Riley Roberts Rogers Rynders Scott, M

Scott, S Setzler Shaw Sheldon Sims, B Sims, C Smith, E Smith, K Smith, L Smith, R Smith, T Smyre Spencer Stephens, M Stephenson Talton Tankersley Taylor, D Taylor, T Teasley Thomas Tinubu Walker Watson Welch Wilkerson Wilkinson Willard Williams, A Williams, E Williams, R Williamson Yates Ralston, Speaker

The following members were off the floor of the House when the roll was called:

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Representatives Cooper of the 41st, Jordan of the 77th, Morris of the 155th, Parrish of the 156th, and Stephens of the 164th.

They wished to be recorded as present.

Due to a mechanical malfunction, Representatives Mayo of the 91st and Parent of the 81st were not recorded on the attendance roll call. They wished to be recorded as present.

By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the House, having been postponed from the previous legislative day, was taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 335. By Representative Parent of the 81st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reincorporating the City of Doraville in the County of DeKalb, approved October 13, 1971 (Ga. L. 1971, Ex. Sess., p. 2154), as amended, so as to change certain provisions relating to tax levies; to change certain provisions relating to elections; to change certain provisions relating to notice of candidacy; 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 Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams N Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood
Austin Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black N Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes N Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier E Fullerton

Y Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne N Houston Y Howard
Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse N Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S
Jordan

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip N Meadows E Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris E Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J
Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent
Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake

Setzler Y Shaw N Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre N Spencer Y Stephens, M
Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D
Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas

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Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas N Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke N Coomer
Cooper Crawford

Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene E Hamilton Y Hanner N Harbin Y Harden, B E Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett N Hatfield Y Heard

Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G N Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece
Rice Y Riley Y Roberts N Rogers Y Rynders Y Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R
Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 146, nays 15.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Representative Austin of the 10th 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.

Representatives Brockway of the 101st and Teasley of the 38th stated that they inadvertently voted "aye" on the preceding roll call. They wished to be recorded as voting "nay" thereon.

House of Representatives 401 Paul D. Coverdell Legislative Office Building
Atlanta, Georgia 30334

March 1, ad 2011

Dear Mr. Clerk,

Article III, Section V, Paragraph III, of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, provides in part that "No bill shall pass which refers to more than one subject matter." Further, Article I, Section II, Paragraph V, provides that "Legislative acts in violation of this Constitution or the Constitution of the United States are void, and the judiciary shall so declare them." This version of HB 335 unconstitutionally refers to more than one subject matter. As such, I was unable to vote in favor of it.

Respectfully,

/s/ Bobby Franklin

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The following Resolutions of the House, favorably reported by the Committee on Rules, were read and adopted:
HR 427. By Representatives Martin of the 47th, Jones of the 46th, Riley of the 50th, Wilkinson of the 52nd, Lindsey of the 54th and others:
A RESOLUTION congratulating the 2010 Milton High School girls lacrosse team on winning their fifth State Championship in six years and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 428. By Representatives Martin of the 47th, Jones of the 46th, Riley of the 50th, Wilkinson of the 52nd, Lindsey of the 54th and others:
A RESOLUTION congratulating the 2010 Milton High School boys lacrosse team on its 2010 GHSA Class AAAAA State Championship and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 432. By Representatives Cooper of the 41st, Jacobs of the 80th, Peake of the 137th, Smith of the 70th, Rynders of the 152nd and others:
A RESOLUTION commending the Cherokee Rose Foundation and proclaiming February, 2011, Cancer Screening and Early Detection Month in Georgia and inviting the Cherokee Rose Foundation to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 434. By Representatives Smyre of the 132nd, Smith of the 131st, Hugley of the 133rd, Buckner of the 130th and Smith of the 129th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing March 1, 2011, as Columbus Day at the state capitol and inviting Mayor Teresa Tomlinson, Mr. Carmen Cavezza, Mr. Mike Gaymon, and Mr. Bob Jones to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
By order of the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the House was withdrawn from the General Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Governmental Affairs:
HB 124. By Representatives Hamilton of the 23rd, Powell of the 171st, Powell of the 29th, Amerson of the 9th, Tankersley of the 158th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 36 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to procedure for resolving

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annexation disputes, so as to revise the compensation for members of the arbitration panel; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By order of the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the House was withdrawn from the General Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs:
HB 125. By Representatives Dickson of the 6th, England of the 108th and Burns of the 157th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-14-90 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Agricultural Education Advisory Commission, so as to change certain provisions relating to commission meetings; to repeal an automatic termination provision; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By order of the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the House was withdrawn from the General Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Health & Human Services:
HB 147. By Representatives Watson of the 163rd, Cooper of the 41st, Ramsey of the 72nd, Hatchett of the 143rd and Pak of the 102nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 34A of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Patient Right to Know Act of 2001," so as to include information as to whether a physician has medical malpractice insurance as part of the physician profile; to provide that a patient has the right to inquire as to whether the physician carries medical malpractice insurance; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By order of the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the House was withdrawn from the General Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Banks & Banking:
HB 239. By Representatives Morris of the 155th, Harden of the 28th and Nix of the 69th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to financial institutions, so as to provide for definitions; to provide the Department of Banking and Finance the power to require dissolution of a financial institution; to provide for the effect of failure to maintain five members on a board of directors; to provide for

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service on a credit committee by a director of a credit union in certain cases; to provide for the payment of a P.O.D. account to an incorporated entity; to provide for penalties for making false statements; to provide that certain attorneys must be licensed to practice law in Georgia; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By order of the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the House was withdrawn from the General Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Insurance:
HB 167. By Representatives Davis of the 109th, Maxwell of the 17th, Rogers of the 26th, Meadows of the 5th, Cooper of the 41st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, so as to provide for changes in the definitions of the terms "group accident and sickness insurance" and "true association"; to provide a short title; to provide certain definitions; to include plan administrators in prompt pay requirements; to provide for penalties; to provide an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By order of the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the House was withdrawn from the General Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Health & Human Services:
HB 227. By Representatives Clark of the 98th, Cooper of the 41st, Wilkinson of the 52nd, Clark of the 104th, Evans of the 40th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to student health in elementary and secondary education, so as to provide for statutory construction relating to a law authorizing a student to carry and selfadminister auto-injectable epinephrine; to provide for local board of education policies authorizing school personnel to administer auto-injectable epinephrine to students who are having an anaphylactic adverse reaction; to provide for a definition; to provide for information and training; to provide for immunity; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills and Resolution of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

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HB 279. By Representatives Powell of the 29th, Rice of the 51st, Meadows of the 5th, Cooper of the 41st, Abrams of the 84th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to equipment and inspection of motor vehicles, so as to increase age requirements for use of child restraint systems; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; 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 Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams N Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe N Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles N Bearden E Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black N Braddock N Brockway N Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns N Byrd Y Carter N Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas N Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman E Collins N Cooke N Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

N Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson N Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner N Dudgeon Y Dukes N Dutton
Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier E Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene E Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B E Harden, M N Harrell Y Hatchett N Hatfield Y Heard

Y Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson N Hill Y Holcomb N Holmes Y Holt N Horne Y Houston N Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley N Jackson Y Jacobs Y James N Jasperse N Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight N Lane Y Lindsey Y Long N Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Mayo N McBrayer N McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows N Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris E Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer N Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J N Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice N Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers N Rynders Y Scott, M Y Scott, S

N Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C N Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre N Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R N Taylor, T N Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu N Walker Y Watson N Welch N Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R N Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

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On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 129, nays 43.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HR 95. By Representatives Neal of the 1st, Greene of the 149th, Jerguson of the 22nd, Buckner of the 130th, Davis of the 109th and others:
A RESOLUTION authorizing the conveyance of certain State owned real property located in Appling County, Georgia; authorizing the exchange of certain state owned real property in Burke County, Georgia; authorizing the conveyance of and the lease of certain state owned real properties located in Toombs County, Georgia; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Upson County; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A RESOLUTION
Authorizing the conveyance of certain State owned real property located in Appling County, Georgia; authorizing the exchange of certain state owned real property in Burke County, Georgia; authorizing the leasing of certain state owned real property located in Calhoun County, Georgia; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Carroll County, Georgia; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Colquitt County, Georgia; authorizing the conveyance or leasing of certain state owned real property located in DeKalb County; Georgia authorizing the leasing of certain state owned real property in Fulton County, Georgia; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Haralson County, Georgia; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Lowndes County, Georgia; authorizing the sale of certain state owned real property located in Monroe County, Georgia; authorizing the conveyance of and the lease of certain state owned real properties located in Stephens County, Georgia; authorizing the conveyance of and the lease of certain state owned real properties located in Toombs County, Georgia; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Upson County; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of a certain parcel of real property located in Appling County, Georgia; (2) Said real property is all that tract or parcel lying and being in Land Lots 191 and 234 of the 2nd Land District and Georgia Militia District 1297 of Appling County and containing approximately 2.74 acres along State Route 15 and is more particularly described on a plat of survey highlighted in yellow entitled "Right-of-Way Plan for

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Georgia Department of Transportation" last revised on July 14, 2008, and being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission, and may be more particularly described on a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia registered land surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval; (3) Said property is under the custody of the State Forestry Commission; (4) The Department of Transportation is improving the road as a portion of Project EDS-545(28), P.I. 522300, Parcel 45; (5) The Department of Transportation requires that the above-described property be owned in the name of the Department of Transportation and will purchase property from the state for fair market value including cost to cure any damages; (6) The State Forestry Commission, at its meeting of February 9-10, 2009, approved the conveyance of the above-described property to the Department of Transportation; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of a certain parcel of real property located in Burke County, Georgia; (2) Said parcel is all that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Georgia Militia District 68 of Burke County described as commencing at course L5 then continuing and including course EL1 to course R14 to the gate location then reconvening at course R24 then continuing to and ending at course R26 and containing approximately 3.3 acres, being more particularly described as a 30 foot-wide access easement on a plat of survey "Property Survey for Stuart Rackley" prepared by Warren E. Poythress, Georgia Registered Land Surveyor No. 1953, dated April 28, 2009, revised March 15, 2010, and may be more particularly described on a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia registered land surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval; and (3) The above-described property provides access to property owned by Stuart Rackley adjacent to the Yuchi Wildlife Management Area which is under the custody of the Department of Natural Resources; (4) Stuart Rackley is the owner of the underlying fee interest to approximately 57.86 acres on which a conservation easement to the state was conveyed on December 31, 2010, as described on the same plat; (5) Stuart Rackley is desirous of the state conveying the above-described 3.3 acre easement in exchange for a 30 foot-wide access easement of approximately 0.7 of an acre from Stuart Rackley commencing at course R4 then continuing to course R7 then reconvening at course R14 then continuing to and ending at course R24 on the same plat, and the consideration of the value of the conservation easement conveyed to the state on December 31, 2010; (6) Stuart Rackley and the Department of Natural Resources have reached an agreement for the exchange of easements which is advantageous to the state; (7) The Board of Natural Resources, by resolution dated October 27, 2010, recommended the exchange of easements as described above; and

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WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of certain parcels of real property located in Calhoun County, Georgia; (2) Said property is all that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Lot 176th of the 1st District of Calhoun County containing 1 acre and being more particularly described in a deed recorded in the Superior Court of Calhoun County in Deed Book V Folio 431 and being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission and more specifically described in that aerial drawing locating a Forestry tower at the intersection of Tower Drive SE and Hartford Street East in the City of Edison, Georgia, and may be more particularly described on a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia registered land surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval; (3) The above-described property is in the custody of the State Forestry Commission; (4) The West Georgia Consortium Housing Authority is desirous of leasing for $10.00 a portion of the tower on the property to locate and operate a video security system through June 30, 2025, on that tower; (5) By resolution dated June 24, 2010, the State Forestry Commission recommended the leasing of said property; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of a certain parcel of real property located in Carroll County, Georgia; (2) Said real property is all that tract or parcel lying and being in Land Lot 219 of the 5th Land District of Carroll County and containing approximately 0.72 of one acre and is more particularly described on a plat of survey entitled "Right-of-Way Plan, Carroll County" last revised on March 22, 2010, and prepared by Douglas C. Crawford, Georgia Registered Land Surveyor #1833 and being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission; and may be more particularly described on a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia registered land surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval; (3) Said property is under the custody of the Technical College System of Georgia at West Georgia Technical College; (4) There is heavy traffic causing safety concerns near Olympic Road and Georgia Highway 16, which will be compounded by new buildings at West Georgia Technical College; (5) The Carroll County Board of Commissioners has agreed to and intends to construct and maintain a safer road, and as a condition of maintaining it requires that the above-described property be owned in the name of the Carroll County Board of Commissioners; (6) The State Board of Technical and Adult Education, at its meeting of November 4, 2010, approved the conveyance of the above-described property to the Carroll County Board of Commissioners for $10.00; and

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WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of a certain parcel of real property located in Carroll County, Georgia; (2) Said real property is all those tracts or parcels of land having been purchased from the development authority of the City of Bowdon for $2,000.00, lying and being in Land Lot 157 of the 9th Land District of Carroll County, Georgia, containing approximately 2.0 acres, as shown on a plat of survey entitled "State of Georgia, Department of Agriculture" dated May 16, 1994, prepared by Keck & Wood Engineers and Surveyors, approved by Ross Lynn, and on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission as Real Property Record 08701, and may be more particularly described on a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia registered land surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval; (3) Said tract or parcel was formerly the site of the Bowdon Poultry Lab, now under the custody of the Department of Agriculture and no longer in operation; (4) The City of Bowdon is desirous of acquiring the above-described property for $2,000.00 for public purposes, specifically for operation of a free medical clinic in an economically depressed area, and on December 15, 2010, approved a resolution to that effect; and on January 14, 2011, the development authority of the City of Bowdon consented to the purchase of the property by the city; (5) By letter dated January 13, 2011, the Commissioner of Agriculture recommended that the above-described property be declared surplus and conveyed to the City of Bowdon for fair market value as determined by the State Properties Commission for public purpose, in this instance for operation of a free medical clinic in Bowdon; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of a certain parcel of real property located in Colquitt County, Georgia; (2) Said real property is all those tracts or parcels of land lying and being in Land Lot 260 of the 8th District of Colquitt County, Georgia, containing approximately 5 acres being the same property from the Colquitt County Board of Commissioners on May 14, 1962, for $1.00 as Real Property Record 01904, and on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission, and may be more particularly described on a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia registered land surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval; (3) Said tract or parcel was formerly the site of Moultrie Armory, now under the custody of the Department of Defense and no longer in operation; (4) The Colquitt County Board of Education is desirous of acquiring the abovedescribed property for the public purpose of locating its kindergarten program; (5) By letter dated January 21, 2011, the adjutant general stated that all activities associated with the above-described property have been relocated to a new location and declared the property surplus to the needs of the department and recommended that the above-described property be conveyed to the Colquitt County Board of Education for $10.00 to be used for public purpose; and

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WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of a certain parcel of real property located in DeKalb County, Georgia; and (2) Said parcel is all that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 79 of the 15th Land District of DeKalb County containing approximately 43 acres and being more particularly described on a drawing by the Georgia Department of Corrections titled Metro State Prison and Fleet Properties to Surplus dated February 18, 2011, and being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission and may be more particularly described on a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia Registered Land Surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval; and (3) The above-described property is under the custody of the Department of Corrections and known as Metro State Prison and Vehicle Repair Center; and (4) The Department of Corrections no longer has a need for the above-described property and has declared it surplus to its needs; and (5) The property will be sold or leased for the fair market value as determined by the State Properties Commission; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of certain parcels of real property located in Fulton County, Georgia; (2) Said property is all that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 78th of the 14th District of Fulton County containing approximately 3 acres and being more particularly described as Tract Parcels "1," "2," and "3" on a drawing entitled "Property Breakout Sketch (Green Lot CFHOF)" last revised February 4, 2011, and being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission and may be more particularly described on a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia registered land surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval; (3) The above-described tract parcels comprise a portion of the Geo. L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center campus which is in the custody of the Department of Economic Development and managed by the Geo. L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center Authority through that certain management agreement dated April 8, 1974, and subsequently amended; (4) The State of Georgia is the owner of certain parcels of real property adjacent to the above-described property also lying and being in Land Lot 78th of the 14th District of Fulton County and being more particularly described as "Central of Georgia Railroad" which is leased to CSX Transportation under that certain lease which expires December 31, 2019, and being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission; (5) The Department of Economic Development, by and through the Geo. L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center Authority, desires to: (i) construct a new parking deck; (ii) construct a new entranceway from Marietta Street to the Geo. L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center; (iii) extend Baker Street and abandon Foundry Street; and (iv) remodel office space in Building A of the Geo. L. Smith II Georgia

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World Congress Center together with optional connecting pedestrian walkways on Tracts 1 and 2, respectively, for the enhancement of a proposed College Football Hall of Fame facility through the issuance of not more than $10,000,000.00 in principal amount of general obligation bonds as authorized in Section 50 of the General Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2010-2011 (Ga. L. 2010, Volume One, Book Two Appendix, p. 160 of 164, Act No. 684)[BOND # 78] from state general funds. In addition to the above bond issuance, an additional $10,000,000.00 bond request will be made for the Fiscal Year 2012 budget; (6) Atlanta Hall Management, Inc., desires leasing Tract 2 being approximately 1.4 acres for 30 years with four renewal options of five years each, provided that Atlanta Hall Management, Inc., maintains licensing and authorization from the National Football Foundation for operation of the College Football Hall of Fame, and provided that certain plans and specifications for the College Football Hall of Fame are approved by the state, and that the lease of the "Primary Lease Parcel" is made upon other specified stipulations and terms and conditions as more particularly set forth in the resolution:
(A) State approval through Geo. L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center Authority of exterior design plans for the College Football Hall of Fame facility; (B) The use of a certain number of parking spaces in the state's above-proposed parking deck; (C) Grant of a right of first offer to Atlanta Hall Management, Inc., for a period of ten years from the commencement date of the ground lease for the lease of certain air rights above the existing parking deck structure, provided that any new lease of such air rights will be presented to the General Assembly for approval; and (D) The granting of nonexclusive appurtenant easements for the use and enjoyment of the College Football Hall of Fame facility for the term of the lease which may be more particularly described on a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia registered land surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of a certain parcel of real property located in Haralson County, Georgia; and (2) Said parcel is all that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 230 of the 5th Section of the 7th Land District of Haralson County containing approximately 10.4 acres and being more particularly described on a plat of survey for the Department of Corrections by Cleveland S. Boutwell, Jr., Georgia Registered Land Surveyor # 1704, dated April 22, 1994, and being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission as Real Property Record #8580; and (3) The above-described property is under the custody of the Department of Corrections and was the West Georgia Inmate Boot Camp in Haralson County; and (4) Haralson County is desirous of acquiring the above-described property for a public purpose; and

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(5) The Department of Corrections no longer has a need for the above-described property and has declared it surplus to its needs; and (6) The property will be conveyed to Haralson County for good and valuable consideration as determined by the State Properties Commission; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of a certain parcel of real property located in Lowndes County, Georgia; (2) Said real property is a 0.771 of an acre parcel or tract lying and being in Land Lot 76, and is described as Parcel 3 on those plans dated January 18, 2011 and entitled "State of Georgia Department of Transportation, Office: District 4 Tifton, Utility Plan Drawing 24-002, Sheet 19 of 66" for Georgia Department of Transportation Project BR000-0000-00 (684) Lowndes County, P.I. 000684, and may be more particularly described on a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia registered land surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval; (3) The above-described property is in the custody of the Department of Agriculture and is known as the Valdosta Farmers Market; (4) The City of Valdosta is improving and replacing Tucker Bridge Road at Dukes Bay Canal as a portion of Georgia Department of Transportation Project BR0000000-00 (684) Lowndes County, P.I. 000684, and Parcel 3 of the project is a state owned unused parcel of approximately 0.771 of an acre at the rear of the 28 acre Valdosta Farmers Market; (5) The City of Valdosta requires that the above-described property be owned in its name and will purchase property from the state for $10.00 and cost to cure any damages; (6) In consideration of the improved safety and traffic resulting from the project, the Commissioner of Agriculture in a letter dated January 19, 2011, approved the conveyance of the above-described property to the City of Valdosta for $10.00; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of a certain parcel of real property located in Monroe County, Georgia; (2) Said real property is all that approximately 3 acre parcel or tract lying and being in Land Lot 214 of the 6th District and described on a survey titled "Survey of Proposed Site of Georgia State Patrol Station for Monroe County" by H.C. Kendrick, Jr., Georgia Registered Land Surveyor Number 1592, dated September 9, 1969, and recorded with the June 11, 1970, deed from the Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Monroe County in Book 85 Folio 71 in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Monroe County, a copy of which is on file as Real Property Record #5041 in the offices of the State Properties Commission and may be more particularly described on a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia registered land surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval;

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(3) The above-described property is in the custody of the Department of Public Safety and is known as State Patrol Post 44 in Forsyth, Georgia; (4) The post which the county built in 1969 has outlived its useful life and the county has offered to fully finance both demolition of the current post and construction of new post facilities not to exceed a cost of $750,000.00; (5) The Board of Public Safety at its November 18, 2010, meeting approved a resolution in support of the conveyance of the property to the Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Monroe County with the stipulations that the Commissioners construct a new post to the department's specifications, not to exceed $750,000.00, and after construction convey to the state a deed for the three improved acres with a clause of reversion to the Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Monroe County if the property ever ceases to be used for public purpose as determined by the state; (6) The county and state shall enter into an agreement to construct, and in the event the General Assembly fails to authorize conveyance of the property to the county, the county shall nevertheless complete construction of the new headquarters and barracks for use by the Department of Public Safety as Georgia State Patrol Post 44; (7) In the event that the property is conveyed to the county and the county is legally prohibited from transferring fee simple title to the State of Georgia upon completion of construction, the county will grant the State of Georgia an estate for years until such time as fee simple title can be conveyed; (8) The Monroe County Commissioners approved a resolution on December 21, 2010, approving the stipulations above and that the commissioners construct a new post to the department's specifications, not to exceed $750,000.00, and after construction convey to the state a deed for the three improved acres with a clause of reversion to the Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Monroe County if the property ever ceases to be used for public purpose as determined by the state; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of a certain parcel of real property located in Stephens County, Georgia; (2) Said real property is all that tract or parcel lying and being in Georgia Militia District 267 of Stephens County described as 0.244 of an acre titled Parcel 59 on Sheet 16 of 37 of a drawing by Arcadis for the Georgia Department of Transportation entitled RIGHT OF WAY MAP, dated May 30, 2006, and being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission and may be more particularly described on a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia registered land surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval; (3) Said property is under the custody of the State Forestry Commission as part of the 1.8 acre property known as the Stephens County District Office, which has been declared surplus and authorized in Ga. L. 2010, p. 1017 to sell by competitive bid; (4) The Department of Transportation is improving the S.R. 17 and 17 Alternate on the southwest side of Highway 17 west of Meadowbrook Dive in Eastanolee, Georgia,

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as a portion of Project EDS-545(37) Stephens County, P.I. 122260, 0.244 of an acre Parcel 59; (5) The Department of Transportation requires that the above-described property be owned in the name of the Department of Transportation and will purchase property from the state for fair market value including cost to cure any damages; (6) The State Forestry Commission, at its meeting of November 2, 2010, approved the conveyance of the above-described property to the Department of Transportation; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of a certain parcel of real property located in Stephens County, Georgia; (2) Said real property is all that tract or parcel lying and being in Georgia Militia District 440 of Stephens County and containing approximately 1.06 acres as shown on a plat of survey dated April 2, 2009, by Russell Bartlett, Registered Georgia Surveyor # 2114 for Stephens County Board of Commissioners and may be more particularly described on a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia registered land surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval, which is a portion of that 3.99 acre property conveyed to the State of Georgia on July 2, 1968, for $10.00 from the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Stephens County and recorded in Deed Book 100 Pages 61-63 and Plat Book 5 Page 43 as Real Property Record #4333; (3) Said property is under the custody of the Department of Public Safety and is known as State Patrol Post 7, such post having been constructed at the expense of Stephens County; (4) To improve public safety, the Board of Commissioners of Stephens County desires to build a fire station on that 1.06 acre parcel, which would be 100 percent financed, constructed, and insured by the county and which would be easily accommodated without diminishing the department's use of the property; (5) The department supports and has approved the construction and operation of such fire station and a 25 year lease of the property; consideration would be the value of the fire station improvement and increased public safety and additional improvements made in 2010 to the existing state patrol post by the county of approximately $2,700.00; (6) The Board of Commissioners of Stephens County approved on June 15, 2010, a resolution requesting a long-term lease of the 1.06 acres for the construction of such a fire station with those considerations; (7) The Board of Public Safety at its meeting of June 24, 2010, approved a long-term ground lease of the 1.06 acre above-described property to the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Stephens County for such consideration; and

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WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of two certain parcels of real property totaling 1.02 acres located in Toombs County, Georgia; (2) Said first parcel of such real property is all that parcel described as Parcel A ("the lease area") of land lying and being in Georgia Militia District 1823 of Toombs County containing a total of approximately 0.55 of an acre as shown on a plat of survey entitled "A New Automotive Technology Building at Southeastern Technical College" dated January 5, 2010, and prepared by Marty A. McLeod, Georgia Registered Land Surveyor. Said second parcel of such real property is all that parcel described as Parcel B (for Non-Exclusive Access) lying and being in the same district and containing a total of approximately 0.47 of an acre as shown on the same plat of survey and being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission, and may be more particularly described on a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia registered land surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval; (3) The State Board of Technical and Adult Education, at its meeting of February 4, 2010, approved the granting of a 25 year ground lease for $1.00 of approximately 1.02 total acres to the Southeastern Early College and Career Academy for use as a site to construct, access, and operate a career academy on the above-described property at the Southeastern Technical College in Vidalia; (4) At the same meeting the board approved granting a revocable license over the two parcels of above-described property, and such request was approved by the State Properties Commission on June 18, 2010; (5) The Southeastern Early College and Career Academy is desirous of leasing the above-described property with access until the lease is extinguished in order to construct, access, and operate the Southeastern Early College and Career Academy. A single building is being constructed partially on lease area and on nonlease area and will cost a total of $6,778,000.00, of which SECCA will contribute $2,778,000.00 for the academy portion on the lease area. The remaining $4,000,000.00 for the technical college side the building on the nonlease area will be paid from FY-2008B and 2009B bond funds established under Project No. TCSG-237, Automotive Technology Building, Southeastern Technical College, allowing students to earn credits toward both a high school diploma and a technical diploma or certificate; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of certain parcels of real property located in Toombs County, Georgia; (2) Said real property is both of those tracts or parcels of land lying and being in the 1536 Georgia Militia District of Toombs County, Georgia, containing approximately 2.86 acres being the same property acquired from B. K. Parker on August 15, 1956, for $4,000.00 as Real Property Record 01334.01, and containing approximately 2.1 acres being the same property acquired from B. K. Parker on May 27, 1958, for $1,000.00 as Real Property Record 01334.02, and on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission, and may be more particularly described on a plat of survey

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prepared by a Georgia registered land surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval; (3) Said tract or parcel was formerly the site of Lyons Armory, now under the custody of the Department of Defense and no longer in operation; (4) The City of Lyons is desirous of acquiring the above-described property for a sum equivalent to the outstanding general obligation bonds remaining on the project, to be used for public use, and passed a resolution on January 18, 2011, agreeing to such conditions; (5) By letter dated January 21, 2011, the adjutant general stated that all activities associated with the above-described property have been relocated to a new location and declared the property surplus to the needs of the department and recommended that the above-described property be conveyed to the City of Lyons for the amount of outstanding general obligation bonds to be used for public purpose; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of certain parcels of real property located in Upson County, Georgia; (2) Said real property is those tracts or parcels of land lying and being in the Land Lots 219 and 224 of the 219 and 224 District of Upson County, Georgia, containing approximately 7.05 acres being the same property acquired from the City of Thomaston on March 07, 1949, for $1.00 as Real Property Record 01369.01, and containing approximately 3.4 acres, less approximately 0.9297 of one acre taken from the aforementioned 3.4 acres parcel that was transferred back to the City of Thomaston on May 3, 1955, for $1.00 as Real Property Record 01371, and 3.08 acres being the same property acquired from the City of Thomaston on January 18, 1955, for $1.00 as Real Property Record 01369.02, and 0.86 acres being the same property acquired from the City of Thomaston on May 3, 1955, for $1.00 as Real Property Record 01370, and 0.601 of an acre being the same property acquired from the Trustees of Stanford Ellington Post No. 6447, Department of Georgia on April 28, 1955, for $1.00 as Real Property Record 01372 on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission, and may be more particularly described on a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia registered land surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval; (3) Said tract or parcel was formerly the site of Thomaston Armory, now under the custody of the Department of Defense and no longer in operation; (4) The City of Thomaston is desirous of acquiring the above-described property, to be used for public use, and passed a resolution on October 19, 2010, agreeing to such conditions; (5) By letter dated January 21, 2011, the adjutant general stated that all activities associated with the above-described property have been relocated to a new location and declared the property surplus to the needs of the department and recommended that the above-described property be conveyed to the City of Thomaston for the amount of outstanding general obligation bonds and used for public purpose if the

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Department of Defense is appropriated sufficient funding to renovate the recently relocated armory at the former Lorenzo Benn Youth Development Center.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
ARTICLE I SECTION 1.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described real property in Appling County and that in all matters relating to the conveyance of the real property, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 2. That the above-described real property may be conveyed by appropriate instrument by the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, to the Department of Transportation for a consideration of fair market value and any cost to cure damages and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 3. That the authorization in this resolution to convey the above-described property shall expire three years after the date this resolution is enacted into law and approved by the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 4. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such conveyance.
SECTION 5. That the deed of conveyance shall be recorded by the grantee in the Superior Court of Appling County and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 6. That custody of the above-described property shall remain in the State Forestry Commission until the property is conveyed.
ARTICLE II SECTION 7.

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That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described real property easement in Burke County and that in all matters relating to the exchange of the real property, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 8. That the State of Georgia acting by and through its State Properties Commission is authorized to convey the above-described property easement to Stuart Rackley in exchange for Stuart Rackley conveying to the State of Georgia a 30 foot-wide access easement of approximately 0.7 of an acre; a conservation easement on approximately 57.86 acres which was conveyed on December 31, 2010, to the State of Georgia in custody of the Department of Natural Resources; and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 9. That the authorization in this resolution to convey the above-described easement shall expire three years after the date this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 10. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such conveyance.
SECTION 11. That the exchanged easements shall be recorded by the grantee in the Superior Court of Burke County and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 12. That custody of the above-described easement shall remain in the Department of Natural Resources until the easement is conveyed.
ARTICLE III SECTION 13.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described real property located in Calhoun County and that in all matters relating to the leasing of the real property, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 14. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, is authorized to lease the above-described real property to the West Georgia Consortium Housing Authority through June 30, 2025, to locate and operate a video security system

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for a consideration of $10.00 and such further terms and conditions as determined by the State Properties Commission to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 15. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such lease, including the execution of all necessary documents.
SECTION 16. That the lease shall be recorded by the lessee in the Superior Court of Calhoun County and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 17. That the authorization to lease the above-described property shall expire three years after the date this resolution becomes effective.
ARTICLE IV SECTION 18.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described real property in Carroll County and that in all matters relating to the conveyance of the real property, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 19. That the above-described real property may be conveyed by appropriate instrument by the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, to the Carroll County Board of Commissioners for a consideration of $10.00 and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 20. That the authorization in this resolution to convey the above-described property shall expire three years after the date this resolution is enacted into law and approved by the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 21. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such conveyance.
SECTION 22. That the deed of conveyance shall be recorded by the grantee in the Superior Court of Carroll County and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.

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SECTION 23. That custody of the above-described property shall remain in the Technical College System of Georgia until the property is conveyed.
ARTICLE V SECTION 24.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described real property in Carroll County and that in all matters relating to the conveyance of the real property, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 25. That the above-described property may be conveyed by appropriate instrument by the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, to the City of Bowden for a consideration of $2,000.00 so long as the property is used for public purpose, specifically for operation of a free medical clinic in an economically depressed area, and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 26. That the authorization in this resolution to convey the above-described property shall expire three years after the date this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 27. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such conveyance.
SECTION 28. That the deed of conveyance shall be recorded by the grantee in the Superior Court of Carroll County and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 29. That custody of the above-described property shall remain in the Department of Agriculture until the property is conveyed.
ARTICLE VI SECTION 30.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described real property in Colquitt County and that in all matters relating to the conveyance of the real property, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.

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SECTION 31. That the above-described property may be conveyed by appropriate instrument by the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, to the Colquitt County Board of Education for a consideration of $10.00 so long as the property is used for public purpose, specifically for locating its kindergarten program, and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 32. That the authorization in this resolution to convey the above-described property shall expire three years after the date this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 33. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such conveyance.
SECTION 34. That the deed of conveyance shall be recorded by the grantee in the Superior Court of Colquitt County and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 35. That custody of the above-described property shall remain in the Department of Defense until the property is conveyed.
ARTICLE VII SECTION 36.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described real property in DeKalb County and that in all matters relating to the conveyance of the real property the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 37. That the State of Georgia acting by and through its State Properties Commission is authorized to either sell or lease the above-described property. The consideration for either the sale or lease of the property shall not be less than the fair market value as determined by the State Properties Commission to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.

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SECTION 38. That the authorization in this resolution to sell or lease the above-described real property shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 39. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such sale or lease.
SECTION 40. That the deed of conveyance or lease shall be recorded by the grantee in the Superior Court of DeKalb County and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 41. That custody of the above-described properties shall remain in the Department of Corrections until the property is conveyed or leased.
ARTICLE VIII SECTION 42.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described real property located in Fulton County and that in all matters relating to the leasing of the real property and granting of appurtenant easements, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 43. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, is authorized to lease and grant appurtenant easements on the above-described real properties to Atlanta Hall Management for a period of 30 years with four renewals of five years for a consideration of the economic benefit to the state as defined by the Department of Economic Development and such further terms and conditions as determined by the State Properties Commission to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 44. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such lease, including, but not limited to, executing or authorizing the execution of all necessary and proper documents.
SECTION 45. That the lease shall be recorded by the lessee in the Superior Court of Fulton County and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.

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SECTION 46. That the authorization to lease the above-described property shall expire three years after the date this resolution becomes effective.
ARTICLE IX SECTION 47.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described real property in Haralson County and that in all matters relating to the conveyance of the real property the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 48. That the State of Georgia acting by and through its State Properties Commission is authorized to sell the above-described property to Haralson County for good and valuable consideration as determined by the State Properties Commission to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 49. That the authorization in this resolution to sell the above-described real property shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 50. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such sale.
SECTION 51. That the deed of conveyance shall be recorded by the grantee in the Superior Court of Haralson County and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 52. That custody of the above-described properties shall remain in the Department of Corrections until the property is conveyed.
ARTICLE X SECTION 53.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described real property in Lowndes County and that in all matters relating to the conveyance of the real property, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.

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SECTION 54. That the above-described property may be conveyed by appropriate instrument by the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, to the City of Valdosta for a consideration of $10.00 and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 55. That the authorization in this resolution to convey the above-described property interest shall expire three years after the date this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 56. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such conveyance.
SECTION 57. That the deed of conveyance shall be recorded by the grantee in the Superior Court of Lowndes County and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 58. That custody of the above-described property interest shall remain in the Department of Agriculture until the property is conveyed.
ARTICLE XI SECTION 59.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described real property in Monroe County and that in all matters relating to the conveyance of the real property, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 60. That the above-described property may be conveyed by appropriate instrument by the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, to the Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Monroe County for a consideration of $10.00 so long as the property is used for public purpose, specifically for the demolition of the existing Georgia State Patrol post and construction of new headquarters and barracks to be used by the Department of Public Safety as Georgia State Patrol Post 44 which will then be conveyed back to the State of Georgia at no cost, and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.

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SECTION 61. That the authorization in this resolution to convey the above-described property shall expire three years after the date this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 62. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such conveyance.
SECTION 63. That the deed of conveyance shall be recorded by the grantee in the Superior Court of Monroe County and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 64. That custody of the above-described property shall remain in the Department of Public Safety until the property is conveyed.
ARTICLE XII SECTION 65.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described real property, in Stephens County and that in all matters relating to the conveyance of the real property, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 66. That the above-described property may be conveyed by appropriate instrument by the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, to the Department of Transportation for a consideration of the fair market value and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 67. That the authorization in this resolution to convey the above-described property interest shall expire three years after the date this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 68. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such conveyance.
SECTION 69. That the deed of conveyance shall be recorded by the grantee in the Superior Court of Stephens County and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.

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SECTION 70. That custody of the above-described property interest shall remain in the State Forestry Commission until the property is conveyed.
ARTICLE XIII SECTION 71.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described real property located in Stephens County and that in all matters relating to the leasing of the real property, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 72. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, is authorized to ground lease the above-described real property to the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Stephens County for a period of 25 years for a consideration of improvements made to the State Patrol Post by the county in 2010 worth $2,700.00 and value added as a result of the new fire station improvement and increase in public safety; to locating, constructing, maintaining, and operating a new fire station; and such further terms and conditions as determined by the State Properties Commission to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 73. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such lease, including the execution of all necessary documents.
SECTION 74. That the lease shall be recorded by the lessee in the Superior Court of Stephens County and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 75. That the authorization to lease the above-described property shall expire three years after the date this resolution becomes effective.
ARTICLE XIV SECTION 76.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described real property in Toombs County and that in all matters relating to the leasing of the approximately 0.55 of an acre of real property with nonexclusive access during the life of the lease of approximately 0.47 of an acre, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.

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SECTION 77. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, is authorized to lease the above-described real property to the Southeastern Early College and Career Academy for a period of 25 years to construct, access, and maintain the Southeastern Early College and Career Academy on the above-described property at the Southeastern Technical College for a consideration of $1.00 and such further terms and conditions as determined by the State Properties Commission to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 78. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such lease, including that the Southeastern Early College and Career Academy shall have the right to remove or cause to be removed from said access area only such trees and bushes as may be reasonably necessary for the proper construction, operation, and maintenance of said thoroughfare.
SECTION 79. That this resolution does not affect and is not intended to affect any rights, powers, interest, or liability of the Department of Transportation with respect to the state highway system, of a county with respect to the county road system, or of a municipality with respect to the city street system. The grantee shall obtain any and all other required permits from the appropriate governmental agencies as are necessary for its lawful use of the easement area or public highway right of way and comply with all applicable state and federal environmental statutes in its use of the easement area.
SECTION 80. That the lease shall be recorded by the lessee in the Superior Court of Toombs County and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
ARTICLE XV SECTION 81.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described real property in Toombs County and that in all matters relating to the conveyance of the real property, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 82. That the above-described property may be conveyed by appropriate instrument by the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, to the City of Lyons for a consideration of a sum equivalent to the outstanding general obligation bonds remaining on the project, so long as the property is used for public purpose, and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.

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SECTION 83. That the authorization in this resolution to convey the above-described property shall expire three years after the date this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 84. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such conveyance.
SECTION 85. That the deed of conveyance shall be recorded by the grantee in the Superior Court of Toombs County and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 86. That custody of the above-described property shall remain in the Department of Defense until the property is conveyed.
ARTICLE XVI SECTION 87.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described real property in Upson County and that in all matters relating to the conveyance of the real property, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 88. That the above-described property may be conveyed by appropriate instrument by the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, to the City of Thomaston for a consideration of a sum equivalent to the outstanding general obligation bonds remaining on the project, so long as the property is used for public purpose, and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 89. That the authorization in this resolution to convey the above-described property shall expire three years after the date this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 90. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such conveyance.

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SECTION 91. That the deed of conveyance shall be recorded by the grantee in the Superior Court of Upson County and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.

SECTION 92. That custody of the above-described property shall remain in the Department of Defense until the property is conveyed.

ARTICLE XVII SECTION 93.

That this resolution shall become effective as law upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

ARTICLE XVIII SECTION 94.

That all laws and parts of laws in conflict with this resolution are repealed.

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 Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden E Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd
Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier E Fullerton

Y Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris E Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas

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Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene E Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B E Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Y Kaiser Kendrick
Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders Y Scott, M Y Scott, S

N Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch
Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, the ayes were 169, nays 2.

The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted, by substitute.

The Speaker Pro Tem assumed the Chair.

HB 173. By Representatives Coleman of the 97th, Casas of the 103rd, Nix of the 69th, Ashe of the 56th, Clark of the 104th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 10 of Article 17 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professional standards for teachers, so as to revise provisions relating to expungement of records; to provide for related matters; 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 Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden E Beasley-Teague Y Bell

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart

Y Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris E Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M

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Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Franklin Y Frazier E Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene E Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B E Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse
Jerguson Y Johnson
Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G
Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell
Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders Y Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley N Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch
Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 168, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 80. By Representatives Hamilton of the 23rd, Sheldon of the 105th, Holt of the 112th, Powell of the 29th, Rice of the 51st and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 36 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to annexation of territory, so as to repeal Article 6, relating to annexation of unincorporated islands; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Chapter 36 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to annexation of territory, so as to repeal Article 6, relating to annexation of unincorporated islands; to provide a definition; 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:

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SECTION 1. Chapter 36 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to annexation of territory, is amended by repealing Article 6, relating to annexation of unincorporated islands.

SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 36-36-4, relating to the prohibition on the creation of unincorporated islands, as follows:
"(b) When requested by resolution of the county governing authority, a municipality is authorized to provide any service or exercise any function within an unincorporated island. Such authority shall be in addition to any other authority of the municipality to provide extraterritorial services or functions. For purposes of this subsection, 'unincorporated island' shall have the same meaning as contained in paragraph (3) of Code Section 36-36-90 means:
(A) An unincorporated area in existence on January 1, 1991, with its aggregate external boundaries abutting the annexing municipality; (B) An unincorporated area in existence as of January 1, 1991, with its aggregate external boundaries abutting any combination of the annexing municipality and one or more other municipalities; or

(C) An unincorporated area in existence as of January 1, 1991, which the county governing authority has by resolution adopted not later than 90 days following July 1, 1992, that identifies any unincorporated area of the county to which the county has no reasonable means of physical access for the provision of services otherwise provided by the county governing authority solely to the unincorporated area of the county."

SECTION 3. This Act shall become effective on January 1, 2013.

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 Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey

N Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C

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Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden E Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce N Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J N Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Franklin Y Frazier E Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene E Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B E Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse
Jerguson Y Johnson
Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris E Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders Y Scott, M N Scott, S

Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T E Teasley Y Thomas N Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson N Welch
Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 163, nays 6.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE SUPPLEMENTAL RULES CALENDAR TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 2011

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 21st Legislative Day as enumerated below:

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Open Rule

None

Modified Open Rule

None

Modified Structured Rule

HB 326

HOPE program; comprehensive revisions; provide (Substitute)(AppCollins-27th) (AM# 33 1002) (AM# 33 1003)

Structured Rule

None

Bills and Resolutions on this calendar may be called in any order the Speaker desires.

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Meadows of the 5th
Chairman

The Speaker assumed the Chair.

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the House was taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 326. By Representatives Collins of the 27th, Ralston of the 7th, Jones of the 46th, Abrams of the 84th, O`Neal of the 146th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to scholarships, loans, and grants, so as to provide comprehensive revisions to the HOPE scholarship and grant program; to amend Code Section 20-2-157 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the uniform reporting system for determining eligibility of students seeking enrollment in postsecondary courses, so as to require certain coursework; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 27 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to the "Georgia Lottery for Education Act," so as to revise provisions

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relating to compensation of employees of the Georgia Lottery Corporation; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to scholarships, loans, and grants, so as to provide comprehensive revisions to the HOPE scholarship and grant program; to revise definitions; to revise eligibility requirements; to combine and revise the HOPE scholarship programs relating to public and private postsecondary institutions; to revise requirements relating to HOPE grants and HOPE GED vouchers; to revise provisions relating to the Georgia Student Finance Commission; to repeal certain laws relating to HOPE scholarships at private postsecondary institutions, PROMISE teacher's scholarships, HOPE teacher's scholarships, PROMISE II teacher's scholarships, and the HOPE Scholarship/Pre-K Legislative Oversight Committee; to provide for service cancelable loans for certain direct loans to students on the basis of need and merit; to revise definitions relating to tuition equalization grants at private colleges and universities; to amend Code Section 202-157 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the uniform reporting system for determining eligibility of students seeking enrollment in postsecondary courses, so as to require certain coursework; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 27 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to the "Georgia Lottery for Education Act," so as to revise provisions relating to compensation of employees of the Georgia Lottery Corporation; to eliminate a reserve subaccount and automatic reduction triggers relating to books and fees; to revise a provision relating to retailers; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to scholarships, loans, and grants, is amended in Code Section 20-3-519, relating to definitions relative to HOPE scholarships and grants, as follows:
"20-3-519. As used in this part, the term:
(1) 'Academic year' means a period of time, typically nine months, in which a fulltime student is expected to complete the equivalent of at least two semesters' or three quarters' academic work.

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(2) 'Advanced degree' means a master's degree, specialist's degree, or doctorate in education conferred by an approved postsecondary institution upon completion of a unified program of study at the graduate level. Reserved. (3) 'Approved teacher education program' means a program offered by a public or private postsecondary institution which program has been approved by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission. Reserved. (4) 'Certificate' or 'diploma' means a credential, other than a degree, indicating satisfactory completion of training in a program of study offered by an eligible public postsecondary institution. (5) 'Critical shortage field' means an area of study or an area of specialized expertise for which a shortage of qualified teachers or educators exists in Georgia, designated as such by the Georgia Student Finance Commission. (5.1) 'Dual credit enrollment' means enrollment by a student in a postsecondary course in which an agreement has been established between an eligible high school and an eligible postsecondary institution wherein the student earns Carnegie units of credit that count toward both high school graduation requirements and postsecondary coursework requirements. (6) 'Eligible high school' school,' until December 31, 2010, means a public or private secondary school which is:
(A) Located in Georgia and is currently or within the last two years has been accredited by:
(i) The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; (ii) The Georgia Accrediting Commission; (iii) The Georgia Association of Christian Schools; (iv) The Association of Christian Schools International; (v) The Georgia Private School Accreditation Council; or (vi) The Southern Association of Independent Schools; or (B) Located in another state and accredited by one of the following regional or state accrediting entities: (i) The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; (ii) The New England Association of Schools and Colleges; (iii) The Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools; (iv) The North Central Association of Colleges and Schools; (v) The Northwestern Association of Schools and Colleges; (vi) The Western Association of Schools and Colleges; (vii) The Alabama Independent School Association; (viii) The Southern Association of Independent Schools; or (ix) The Florida Council of Independent Schools. (6.1) On and after January 1, 2011, 'eligible high school' means a public or private secondary school which is: (A) Located in Georgia and accredited as such by: (i) The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; (ii) The Georgia Accrediting Commission;

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(iii) The Georgia Association of Christian Schools; (iv) The Association of Christian Schools International; (v) The Georgia Private School Accreditation Council; or (vi) The Accrediting Commission for Independent Study; or (vii) The Southern Association of Independent Schools; or (B) Located in another state and accredited by one of the following regional agencies: (i) The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; (ii) The New England Association of Schools and Colleges; (iii) The Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools; (iv) The North Central Association of Colleges and Schools; (v) The Northwestern Association of Schools and Colleges; (vi) The Western Association of Schools and Colleges; (vii) The Alabama Independent School Association; or (viii) The Southern Association of Independent Schools. (7) 'Eligible postsecondary institution' means a school which is: (A) A unit of the University System of Georgia; (B) A branch of the Technical College System of Georgia; (C) A private independent nonprofit postsecondary institution eligible for tuition equalization grants in accordance with the provisions of subparagraph (A) of paragraph (2) of Code Section 20-3-411; or (D) A private proprietary postsecondary institution eligible for tuition equalization grants in accordance with the provisions of subparagraph (C)(B) of paragraph (2) of Code Section 20-3-411. (8) 'Eligible private postsecondary institution' means an eligible postsecondary institution which meets the criteria set out in subparagraph (C) or (D) of paragraph (7) of this Code section. (9) 'Eligible public postsecondary institution' means an eligible postsecondary institution which meets the criteria set out in subparagraph (A) or (B) of paragraph (7) of this Code section. (9.1) 'Factor rate' means the percentage amount established by the General Assembly in an annual appropriation Act against which the previous year HOPE award amount is multiplied. (9.2) 'First professional degree program' means a nonundergraduate degree program that meets the requirements established by the program regulations promulgated by the Georgia Student Finance Commission which, at a minimum, shall include, but not be limited to, the following: (A) Accepts students after the completion of the sophomore or junior year; and (B) Results in the award of a nonundergraduate degree. (10) 'Freshman student' means a student at a postsecondary institution who has attempted less than 46 quarter hours or less than 31 semester hours.

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(11) 'Full-time student' means a matriculated student attending a postsecondary educational institution and enrolled for at least 12 semester hours or the equivalent in any given semester or quarter. (12) 'Grade point average' means the numbered grade average calculated using a 4.0 scale. (12.1) 'Half-time student' means a matriculated student attending a postsecondary educational institution and enrolled for six to 11 semester hours or the equivalent in any given semester or quarter. (12.2) 'HOPE award rate' means the rate equal to the previous academic year HOPE tuition payment to the eligible public postsecondary institution multiplied by the factor rate divided by 15. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Georgia Student Finance Commission may adjust the previous academic year HOPE tuition payment used to calculate the HOPE award rate to reflect changes in the mission or sector of an eligible public postsecondary institution that affects the tuition charged by that institution. (13) 'HOPE grant' means a Helping Outstanding Pupils Educationally grant for education awarded in accordance with Code Section 20-3-519.5. (13.1) 'HOPE award amount' means the amount of HOPE award to be made to an eligible student as follows:
(A) At an eligible public postsecondary institution, the HOPE award amount is equal to the HOPE award rate multiplied by the number of credit hours, up to a maximum of 15, in which an eligible student is enrolled per quarter or semester; provided, however, that the quarter award shall equal two-thirds of the semester award and that credit hours for remedial and developmental courses shall not be included for the HOPE scholarship; or (B) At an eligible private postsecondary institution, the HOPE award amount is equal to HOPE tuition payment multiplied by the factor rate for full-time students and one-half of the HOPE tuition payment multiplied by the factor rate for half-time students. No awards shall be made to eligible students enrolled in five or fewer credit hours and credit hours for remedial and developmental courses shall not be included for the HOPE scholarship. (14) 'HOPE scholarship' means a Helping Outstanding Pupils Educationally scholarship for education awarded in accordance with Code Sections Section 20-3519.2 or 20-3-519.3. (15) 'HOPE teacher's scholarship' means a Helping Outstanding Pupils Educationally scholarship for education awarded in accordance with Code Section 20-3-519.8. Reserved. (16) 'HOPE GED voucher' means a Helping Outstanding Pupils Educationally general educational development (GED) diploma voucher for postsecondary education awarded in accordance with Code Section 20-3-519.6. (16.1) 'HOPE tuition payment' means, in the case of an eligible public postsecondary institution, the amount paid for tuition only based on the standard undergraduate fulltime tuition rate for 15 hours; and, in the case of an eligible private postsecondary

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institution, the amount paid for tuition based on the amount established by the General Assembly in an appropriations Act. (17) 'Junior student' means a student at a postsecondary institution who has attempted at least 91 quarter hours but less than 136 quarter hours or at least 61 semester hours but less than 91 semester hours. (18) 'Mandatory fees' means fees approved by the Georgia Student Finance Commission that are charged by a postsecondary institution to every student enrolled in that institution, regardless of the student's program of study. Reserved. (19) 'Matriculated status' means being recognized as a student in a defined program of study leading to a degree, diploma, or certificate at a postsecondary institution. (19.1) 'Part-time student' means a matriculated student attending a postsecondary educational institution and enrolled for less than 12 semester hours or the equivalent in any given semester or quarter and who has never been enrolled for 12 or more semester hours or the equivalent in any given semester or quarter. (20) 'PROMISE teacher's scholarship' means a scholarship awarded in accordance with Code Section 20-3-519.7. Reserved. (21) 'Quarter hours' includes each quarter hour attempted, whether remedial or for credit toward a degree, certificate, or diploma, but shall not include hours attempted for remedial and developmental courses for purposes of the HOPE scholarship. (21.1) 'Remedial and developmental courses' means coursework required by the postsecondary institution or chosen by the student that does not count toward program requirements for college degrees in the case of the HOPE scholarship, or, diplomas or certificates in the case of the HOPE grant. (22) 'Semester hours' includes each semester hour attempted, whether remedial or for credit toward a degree, certificate, or diploma, but shall not include hours attempted for remedial and developmental courses for purposes of the HOPE scholarship. (23) 'Senior student' means a student at a postsecondary institution who has attempted at least 136 quarter hours but less than 191 quarter hours or at least 91 semester hours but less than 128 semester hours. (24) 'Sophomore student' means a student at a postsecondary institution who has attempted at least 46 quarter hours but less than 91 quarter hours or at least 31 semester hours but less than 61 semester hours. (25) 'Title IV' means Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, 20 U.S.C.A. Section 1070, et seq. (26) 'Tuition' means the charges to a student for postsecondary academic instruction without regard to other fees such as technology, activity, athletic, health, or other similar fees. (27) 'Zell Miller Scholar' means a student that has met the applicable eligibility requirements to receive a HOPE scholarship in accordance with Code Section 20-3519.2 and:
(A) As an incoming freshman: (i) Having graduated from high school with a grade point average of at least 3.7 calculated in accordance with Code Section 20-2-157 and having received a score

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of at least 1,200 combined critical reading score and math score on a single administration of the SAT or an ACT composite scale score of at least 26; or (ii) Having completed a home study program meeting the requirements of subsection (c) of Code Section 20-2-690, having received a score of at least 1,200 combined critical reading score and math score on a single administration of the SAT or an ACT composite scale score of at least 26, and earning a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.5 at an eligible postsecondary institution at the end of the quarter or semester in which the student has attempted 45 quarter hours or 30 semester hours, provided that such student shall be eligible to receive a retroactive scholarship for such student's freshman year to be paid at the end of the freshman year; and (B) As a sophomore, junior, senior, or first professional student, having a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.5 at the checkpoints set forth in paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of Code Section 20-3-519.2. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a student that entered an eligible postsecondary institution as a freshman between July 1, 2007, and June 30, 2011, and met the requirements of subparagraph (A) of this paragraph may become a Zell Miller Scholar as a sophomore, junior, senior, or first professional student. A student that loses eligibility to be a Zell Miller Scholar for any reason may regain eligibility one time if the student requalifies at one of the checkpoints set forth in paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of Code Section 20-3-519.2."
SECTION 2. Said article is further amended in Code Section 20-3-519.1, relating to ineligibility for scholarships or grants, as follows:
"20-3-519.1. (a) A student is eligible for any scholarship or grant described in this part if the student:
(1) Meets residency requirements by: (A)(i) Being classified as a legal resident of Georgia as established by the program regulations promulgated by the Georgia Student Finance Commission which shall be based upon the in-state tuition policy of the board of regents and the in-state tuition guidelines set by the Technical College System of Georgia; and (ii)(I) If the student was classified as a legal resident of Georgia at the time of graduation from high school or from a home study program meeting the requirements of Code Section 20-2-690, then the student must have met the requirements set forth in division (i) of this subparagraph for a period of at least 12 months immediately prior to the first day of classes for which the scholarship or grant is to be awarded; or (II) If the student was not classified as a legal resident at the time of graduation from high school or from a home study program meeting the requirements of Code Section 20-2-690, then the student must have met the requirements set forth in division (i) of this subparagraph for a period of at least 24 months immediately

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prior to the first day of classes for which the scholarship or grant is to be awarded; or (B) Being classified as a legal resident of Georgia if such student is an active duty military service member or the spouse or dependent child of an active duty military service member and the active duty military service member is stationed in Georgia. (2) Meets all applicable requirements of this part relating to the relevant scholarship or grant and applicable to the student. (b) A student is ineligible for any scholarship or grant described in this part if the student: (1) Is not a United States citizen or a permanent resident alien who meets the definition of an eligible noncitizen under federal Title IV requirements; (2) Has not complied with United States Selective Service System requirements for registration, if such requirements are applicable to the student; (3) Is in default on a federal Title IV educational loan or a State of Georgia educational loan, provided that a student who is otherwise eligible and has fully repaid the defaulted loan will be eligible to obtain a scholarship or grant for future academic terms but not retroactively; (4) Owes a refund on a federal Title IV student financial aid program or a Georgia student financial aid program, provided that a student who is otherwise eligible and has fully paid the refund owed will be eligible to obtain a scholarship or grant for future academic terms but not retroactively; (5) Has been convicted of a felony offense involving marijuana, a controlled substance, or a dangerous drug as set out in Code Section 20-1-23 or 20-1-24 of the 'Drug-free Postsecondary Education Act of 1990,' provided that such ineligibility extends from the date of conviction to the completion of the next academic term; (6) Is incarcerated; or (7) Does not meet each qualification listed in the Code section relating to the relevant scholarship or grant and applicable to the student."
SECTION 3. Said article is further amended in Code Section 20-3-519.2, relating to eligibility requirements for a HOPE scholarship at a public postsecondary institution, as follows:
"20-3-519.2. (a) To be eligible for a HOPE scholarship, an entering freshman student seeking an associate or baccalaureate degree at an eligible public postsecondary institution shall, in addition to meeting the residency requirements set forth in subsection (a) of Code Section 20-3-519.1:
(1) Meet residency requirements by: (A) Meeting the requirements to be classified as a legal resident of Georgia as established by the program regulations promulgated by the Georgia Student Finance Commission which shall be based upon the in-state tuition policy of the board of regents and the in-state tuition guidelines set by the Technical College System of Georgia; and

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(B)(i) If the student was classified as a legal resident of Georgia at the time of graduation from high school or from a home study program meeting the requirements of Code Section 20-2-690, then the student must have met the requirements set forth in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph for a period of at least 12 months immediately prior to the first day of classes for which the HOPE scholarship is to be awarded; or (ii) If the student was not classified as a legal resident at the time of graduation from high school or from a home study program meeting the requirements of Code Section 20-2-690, then the student must have met the requirements set forth in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph for a period of at least 24 months immediately prior to the first day of classes for which the HOPE scholarship is to be awarded. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a dependent child of military personnel stationed in Georgia shall be deemed to be a legal resident of Georgia and, subject to meeting all other eligibility requirements, shall be eligible to receive the HOPE scholarship as a freshman if the student graduated from a high school located in Georgia or from a home study program meeting the requirements of Code Section 20-2-690 that is located in Georgia; (2)(1) Meet achievement standards by: (A) Having graduated from an eligible high school while meeting the curriculum requirements of his or her program of study in 1993 or thereafter and meeting the requirements set out in the applicable subsection and paragraph of Code Section 202-157; (B) In the case of a student who is otherwise qualified but: (i) Did not graduate from high school or complete a home study program meeting the requirements of subsection (c) of Code Section 20-2-690, having received the general educational development (GED) diploma awarded by the Department of Technical and Adult Education, now known as the Technical College System of Georgia, after June 30, 1993, provided that such student shall only be eligible for a HOPE scholarship pursuant to subsection (e)(c) of this Code section; (ii) Completed a home study program meeting the requirements of subsection (c) of Code Section 20-2-690 in lieu of graduating from an eligible high school, earning a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 at an eligible public postsecondary institution at the end of the quarter or semester in which the student has attempted 45 quarter hours or 30 semester hours, provided that such student shall be eligible to receive a retroactive HOPE scholarship for such student's freshman year to be paid at the end of the freshman year; or (iii) Graduated from a high school which is not an eligible high school, earning a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 at an eligible public postsecondary institution at the end of the quarter or semester in which the student has attempted 45 quarter hours or 30 semester hours, provided that such student shall be eligible to receive a retroactive HOPE scholarship for such student's freshman year to be paid at the end of the freshman year; or (C) In the case of an otherwise qualified student who:

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(i) Did not graduate from high school or complete a home study program meeting the requirements of subsection (c) of Code Section 20-2-690 but received the general educational development (GED) diploma awarded by the Department of Technical and Adult Education, now known as the Technical College System of Georgia, after June 30, 1993; (ii) Completed a home study program meeting the requirements of subsection (c) of Code Section 20-2-690 in lieu of graduating from an eligible high school; or (iii) Graduated from a high school which is not an eligible high school, earning a score in the eighty-fifth percentile or higher nationally on a standardized college admission test, such as the SAT or ACT; and (3)(2) Meet enrollment standards by being admitted, enrolled, and classified as an undergraduate student in a matriculated status. (b) To be eligible for a HOPE scholarship, a sophomore, junior, senior, or first professional student seeking an associate, or baccalaureate, or first professional degree at an eligible public postsecondary institution shall, in addition to meeting the residency requirements set forth in subsection (a) of Code Section 20-3-519.1: (1) Meet residency requirements by: (A) Meeting the requirements to be classified as a legal resident of Georgia as established by the program regulations promulgated by the Georgia Student Finance Commission which shall be based upon the in-state tuition policy of the board of regents and the in-state tuition guidelines set by the Technical College System of Georgia; and (B)(i) If the student was classified as a legal resident of Georgia at the time of graduation from high school or from a home study program meeting the requirements of Code Section 20-2-690, then the student must have met the requirements set forth in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph for a period of at least 12 months immediately prior to the first day of classes for which the HOPE scholarship is to be awarded; or (ii) If the student was not classified as a legal resident at the time of graduation from high school or from a home study program meeting the requirements of Code Section 20-2-690, then the student must have met the requirements set forth in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph for a period of at least 24 months immediately prior to the first day of classes for which the HOPE scholarship is to be awarded; (2)(1) Meet achievement standards by meeting the following criteria: (A) Earning a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 at a postsecondary institution: (i) At the end of the quarter or semester in which the student has attempted 45, 90, or 135 quarter hours or 30, 60, or 90 semester hours if such student is a full-time student; or (ii) At the end of three consecutive quarters or semesters if such student is a parttime student and has maintained part-time student status for three consecutive quarters or semesters; and

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(B) Maintaining satisfactory academic progress in a course of study in accordance with the standards and practices used for federal Title IV programs by the postsecondary institution in which the student is enrolled; and (3)(2) Meet enrollment standards by being admitted, enrolled, and classified as an undergraduate or first professional student in a matriculated status. (c) To be eligible for a HOPE scholarship, a junior student seeking a baccalaureate or first professional degree at a public postsecondary institution shall: (1) Meet residency requirements by: (A) Meeting the requirements to be classified as a legal resident of Georgia as established by the program regulations promulgated by the Georgia Student Finance Commission which shall be based upon the in-state tuition policy of the board of regents and the in-state tuition guidelines set by the Technical College System of Georgia; and
(B)(i) If the student was classified as a legal resident of Georgia at the time of graduation from high school or from a home study program meeting the requirements of Code Section 20-2-690, then the student must have met the requirements set forth in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph for a period of at least 12 months immediately prior to the first day of classes for which the HOPE scholarship is to be awarded; or (ii) If the student was not classified as a legal resident at the time of graduation from high school or from a home study program meeting the requirements of Code Section 20-2-690, then the student must have met the requirements set forth in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph for a period of at least 24 months immediately prior to the first day of classes for which the HOPE scholarship is to be awarded; (2) Meet achievement standards by meeting the following criteria: (A) Earning a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 at a postsecondary institution at the end of the quarter or semester in which the student has attempted 90 quarter hours or 60 semester hours; and (B) Maintaining satisfactory academic progress in a course of study in accordance with the standards and practices used for federal Title IV programs by the postsecondary institution in which the student is enrolled; and (3) Meet enrollment standards by being admitted, enrolled, and classified as an undergraduate student in a matriculated status or, in the case of an otherwise eligible student who is classified as a first professional degree student rather than an undergraduate student, being accepted into the first professional degree program of study prior to receiving a baccalaureate degree. (d) To be eligible for a HOPE scholarship, a senior student seeking a baccalaureate or a first professional degree at a public postsecondary institution shall: (1) Meet residency requirements by: (A) Meeting the requirements to be classified as a legal resident of Georgia as established by the program regulations promulgated by the Georgia Student Finance Commission which shall be based upon the in-state tuition policy of the board of

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regents and the in-state tuition guidelines set by the Technical College System of Georgia; and
(B)(i) If the student was classified as a legal resident of Georgia at the time of graduation from high school or from a home study program meeting the requirements of Code Section 20-2-690, then the student must have met the requirements set forth in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph for a period of at least 12 months immediately prior to the first day of classes for which the HOPE scholarship is to be awarded; or (ii) If the student was not classified as a legal resident at the time of graduation from high school or from a home study program meeting the requirements of Code Section 20-2-690, then the student must have met the requirements set forth in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph for a period of at least 24 months immediately prior to the first day of classes for which the HOPE scholarship is to be awarded; (2) Meet achievement standards by meeting the following criteria: (A) Earning a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 at a postsecondary institution at the end of the quarter or semester in which the student has attempted 135 quarter hours or 90 semester hours; and (B) Maintaining satisfactory academic progress in a course of study in accordance with the standards and practices used for federal Title IV programs by the postsecondary institution in which the student is enrolled; and (3) Meet enrollment standards by being admitted, enrolled, and classified as an undergraduate student in a matriculated status or, in the case of an otherwise eligible student who is classified as a first professional degree student rather than an undergraduate student, being accepted into the first professional degree program of study prior to receiving a baccalaureate degree. (e)(c)(1)(A) A full-time student who fails to maintain a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 at the end of the quarter or semester in which the student has attempted 45, 90, or 135 quarter hours or 30, 60, or 90 semester hours may attend the next 45 quarter or 30 semester hours without a HOPE scholarship. (B) An otherwise eligible full-time student who attains or regains a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 at the end of a quarter or semester in which the full-time student has attempted 45, 90, or 135 quarter hours or 30, 60, or 90 semester hours may qualify or requalify for a HOPE scholarship; provided, however, that a student who receives a HOPE scholarship and loses eligibility pursuant to this subsection is only eligible to regain or requalify for the HOPE scholarship one time. (B)(C) An otherwise eligible part-time student who regains or attains a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 at the end of a quarter or semester in which the part-time student has attempted 45, 90, or 135 quarter hours or 30, 60, or 90 semester hours may attain or requalify for a HOPE scholarship; provided, however, that a student who receives a HOPE scholarship and loses eligibility pursuant to this subsection is only eligible to regain or requalify for the HOPE scholarship one time.

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(2) In addition to other requirements, and regardless of quarter hours or semester hours of coursework attempted, a student who fails to possess a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 at the end of each spring quarter or semester or at the end of three consecutive quarters or semesters for a part-time student pursuant to paragraph (2)(1) of subsection (b) of this Code section shall be ineligible for a HOPE scholarship until such time as the student regains or attains a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 at one of the 45, 90, or 135 quarter hour grade point average checkpoints or at one of the 30, 60, or 90 semester hour grade point average checkpoints, at which time the student will regain or attain eligibility if other terms and conditions in this Code section are also satisfied; provided, however, that a student who receives a HOPE scholarship and loses eligibility pursuant to this subsection is only eligible to regain or requalify for the HOPE scholarship one time. (f) For students eligible for a HOPE scholarship under this Code section, no minimum number of hours of enrollment is required. (g)(1)(d) Except as set out in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a A student may receive the HOPE scholarship until the first of these events:
(A)(1) The student has earned a baccalaureate or first professional degree; or (B)(2) The student has attempted at any postsecondary institution a total of 190 quarter hours or 127 semester hours; or (3) Beginning with those students receiving HOPE for the first time on or after July 1, 2011, seven years from a student's graduation from high school or the equivalent thereof as determined by the Georgia Student Finance Commission in its rules and regulations; provided, however, that for a student that serves in the military during such seven-year period, any such military service served as active duty shall not count against the seven-year period. A student that is ineligible to receive a HOPE scholarship pursuant to this paragraph but who received the HOPE scholarship during the 2010-2011 academic year shall continue to be eligible for the HOPE scholarship until June 30, 2015, as long as such student meets all other eligibility requirements, including, but not limited to, paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection. (2) A student enrolled in an undergraduate or first professional degree program designed to be more than 190 quarter hours or 127 semester hours in length is eligible to receive the HOPE scholarship for the lesser of: (A) A total of 225 attempted quarter hours or 150 attempted semester hours; or (B) The number of hours required for graduation if the student has a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 after the term in which the student attempted 190 quarter hours or 127 semester hours. (3) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, attempted hours shall include all postsecondary level course hours taken prior to high school graduation if such student does not qualify for the HOPE scholarship as an entering freshman based solely on his or her grade point average. As used in this paragraph, the term 'postsecondary level course hours' means hours accepted by the student's eligible postsecondary institution for credit when the student enters as a freshman.

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(h)(e)(1) Subject to the amounts appropriated by the General Assembly and provisions relating to the Lottery for Education Account in Code Section 50-27-13, a HOPE scholarship awarded under this Code section shall be equal to the HOPE award amount. include tuition, approved mandatory fees, and a book allowance not to exceed $100.00 per quarter or $150.00 per semester, except as otherwise provided for in paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection. (2) Effective beginning with the fall quarter or semester commencing after July 1, 2004, the amount of mandatory fees paid shall be equal to such amount or amounts that were paid on January 1, 2004, except as otherwise provided for in Code Section 50-27-13. (3) Paragraph (2) of this subsection shall not apply to an eligible public postsecondary institution established by law on or after January 1, 2004. For any eligible public postsecondary institution established on or after January 1, 2004, the amount of the mandatory fees paid shall be equal to such amount or amounts initially approved for that new eligible public postsecondary institution for its first year of operation by action of the board of regents or the Technical College System of Georgia, as applicable, except as otherwise provided for in Code Section 50-27-13. (f) For each semester of eligibility, Zell Miller Scholars shall be awarded an amount in addition to the HOPE award amount as follows: (1) If attending an eligible public institution, an amount equal to the difference between the HOPE award amount and the then current academic year standard undergraduate tuition amount at the institution to be paid; and (2) If attending an eligible private institution, an amount equal to the difference between the HOPE award amount and the HOPE tuition payment. (i) A dependent child of military personnel stationed in Georgia on active duty shall be deemed to meet the residency requirements of paragraph (1) of subsections (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this Code section."
SECTION 4. Said article is further amended in Code Section 20-3-519.5, relating to eligibility requirements for a HOPE grant at a branch of the Technical College System of Georgia, as follows:
"20-3-519.5. (a) To be eligible for a HOPE grant, a student seeking a diploma or certificate at a branch of the Technical College System of Georgia or a unit of the University System of Georgia shall, in addition to meeting the residency requirements set forth in subsection (a) of Code Section 20-3-519.1:
(1) Meet residency requirements by meeting the requirements to be classified as a legal resident of Georgia as established by the program promulgated by the Georgia Student Finance Commission which shall be based upon the in-state tuition policy of the board of regents and the in-state tuition guidelines set by the Technical College System of Georgia Meet achievement standards by having a grade point average of at least 3.0 at the point that the student has accumulated 30 semester or 45 quarter hours

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of courses towards a diploma or certificate for which the student received HOPE funds pursuant to this part. The grade point average shall be calculated using such 30 semester or 45 quarter hours taken pursuant to this subsection; and (2) Meet enrollment standards by being admitted, enrolled, and classified as an undergraduate student in a matriculated status in a program of study leading to a certificate or diploma and maintaining satisfactory academic progress in accordance with the standards and practices used for federal Title IV programs by the institution at which the student is enrolled. (b) There is no minimum number of hours of enrollment required for eligibility for a HOPE grant under this Code section. (c) Subject to the provisions of subsection (e) of this Code section, an eligible student may receive HOPE grants for all course work required by the institution for programs of study leading to a certificate or diploma, including remedial or developmental studies and developmental courses. (d)(1) Subject to the amounts appropriated by the General Assembly and provisions relating to the Lottery for Education Account in Code Section 50-27-13, a HOPE grant awarded under this Code section shall equal the HOPE award amount. include tuition, approved mandatory fees, and a book allowance not to exceed $100.00 per quarter or $150.00 per semester, except as otherwise provided for in paragraph (2) of this subsection. (2) Effective beginning with the fall quarter or semester commencing after July 1, 2004, the amount of mandatory fees paid shall be equal to such amount or amounts that were paid on January 1, 2004, except as otherwise provided for in Code Section 50-27-13. (e) No student that has a baccalaureate degree, its equivalent or higher, from any postsecondary institution shall be eligible to receive a HOPE grant. No student may receive HOPE grants for more than 95 quarter hours or 63 semester hours of attempted coursework, except as provided for in subsection (f) of this Code section. No student may receive more than a cumulative total of 190 quarter hours or 127 semester hours of combined HOPE scholarships and grants, unless in accordance with Code Sections 203-519.2 and 20-3-519.3. For purposes of this subsection, attempted hours shall not include hours for courses taken and paid for by a HOPE grant while a student is participating in dual credit enrollment with both an eligible high school and a branch of the Technical College System of Georgia or a unit of the University System of Georgia. The Technical College System of Georgia or the University System of Georgia, as applicable, shall verify that the student is enrolled in an eligible high school and shall notify the Georgia Student Finance Commission of the student's participation in dual credit enrollment. (f) A student enrolled in a diploma program designed to be more than 95 quarter hours or 63 semester hours in length is eligible to receive a HOPE grant for the lesser of: (1) A total of 130 attempted quarter hours or 86 attempted semester hours; or (2) The number of hours required for graduation.

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(g) A dependent child of military personnel stationed in Georgia on active duty shall be deemed to meet the residency requirements of paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of this Code section."
SECTION 5. Said article is further amended in Code Section 20-3-519.6, relating to HOPE GED vouchers, as follows:
"20-3-519.6. (a) To be eligible for a HOPE GED voucher, a student attending an eligible public postsecondary institution shall meet residency requirements by meeting the requirements to be classified as a legal resident of Georgia as established by the program regulations promulgated by the Georgia Student Finance Commission which shall be based upon the in-state tuition policy of the board of regents and the in-state tuition guidelines set by the Technical College System of Georgia. (b) To be eligible for a HOPE GED voucher, a student attending an eligible private postsecondary institution shall meet residency requirements by meeting the requirements to be classified as a legal resident of Georgia as established by the program regulations promulgated by the Georgia Student Finance Commission. (c) Subject to the amounts appropriated by the General Assembly and provisions relating to the scholarship shortfall reserve subaccount in Code Section 50-27-13, a HOPE GED voucher in the amount of $500.00 shall be awarded available once to each student receiving a general educational development (GED) diploma awarded by the Department of Technical and Adult Education, now known as the Technical College System of Georgia, after June 30, 1993,. Such voucher shall be issued to such student upon enrollment in shall be valid at any eligible postsecondary institution in Georgia for within 24 months from the date of issuance the general educational development (GED) diploma was awarded to the student and may only be used to cover postsecondary costs of attendance at such institution. (d) An otherwise eligible student receiving a HOPE GED voucher under this Code section is eligible for a HOPE scholarship as a sophomore, junior, or senior student."
SECTION 6. Said article is further amended in Code Section 20-3-519.10, relating to application of HOPE scholarships and HOPE grants, as follows:
"20-3-519.10. A HOPE scholarship and a HOPE grant may be applied only to tuition, mandatory fees, and book costs to any portion of a student's tuition. In no case shall a HOPE scholarship or HOPE grant exceed a student's tuition."
SECTION 7. Said article is further amended in Code Section 20-3-519.11, relating to the Georgia Student Finance Commission, as follows:

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"20-3-519.11. (a) The Georgia Student Finance Commission is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations not inconsistent with the provisions of this part relating to grants and scholarships described in this part. The Georgia Student Finance Commission is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations related to grants, loans, and scholarships no longer in effect as of the effective date of this Act, under this part but for which the Georgia Student Finance Commission or the Georgia Student Finance Authority and the student were previously obligated. (b) Every eligible postsecondary institution shall be subject to examination by the Georgia Student Finance Commission for the sole purpose of determining whether such postsecondary institution has properly complied with rules and regulations established pursuant to this Code section. Such examination shall be conducted by the Georgia Student Finance Commission no less frequently than once every three years. The Georgia Student Finance Commission is authorized to conduct the examination using sampling and extrapolation techniques. However, nothing in this subsection shall be construed to interfere with the authority of the postsecondary institution to determine its own curriculum, philosophy, purpose, or administration. In the event it is determined that a postsecondary institution knowingly or through error certified an ineligible student to be eligible for a scholarship or grant under this part, the amount of such scholarship or grant paid to the postsecondary institution pursuant to such certification shall be refunded by the postsecondary institution to the Georgia Student Finance Commission. The Georgia Student Finance Commission may suspend a postsecondary institution from receiving HOPE scholarship or HOPE grant award payments if it fails to refund any monies deemed due pursuant to this subsection. The Georgia Student Finance Commission shall be authorized to promulgate rules and regulations necessary to carry out the intent of this subsection. (c) Any person who knowingly makes or furnishes any false statement or misrepresentation, or who accepts such statement or misrepresentation knowing it to be false, for the purpose of enabling an ineligible student to obtain wrongfully a scholarship or grant under this part shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. (b)(d) Notwithstanding any provision of this part, the Georgia Student Finance Commission is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations restricting eligibility for the scholarships and grants described in this part or reducing the dollar amount of scholarships and grants described in this part in accordance with the provisions of Code Section 50-27-13. In addition to other remedies available at law and equity, the Georgia Student Finance Commission is authorized to enter into repayment agreements with students that owe refunds to the Georgia Student Finance Commission of any scholarship or grant described in this part. Except as prohibited by federal or other state laws, individuals that owe refunds and fail to enter into repayment agreements with the Georgia Student Finance Commission are, without judicial action, subject to garnishment of their pay, loss of a professional license, offset of lottery winnings, and offset of a state tax refund in accordance with rules and regulations promulgated by the Georgia Student Finance Commission not inconsistent with the provisions of this part.

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As used in this subsection, the term 'refund' shall mean scholarship and grant amounts paid to or on behalf of students subsequently, in accordance with rules and regulations promulgated by the Georgia Student Finance Commission, determined to be ineligible to receive such funds. (c)(e) The funding for the scholarships and grants described in this part shall be subject to annual appropriations enacted by the General Assembly which shall establish the total amount of funding for such scholarships and grants."
SECTION 8. Said article is further amended by repealing and reserving Code Sections 20-3-519.3, 203-519.7, 20-3-519.8, 20-3-519.9, 20-3-519.12, and 20-3-519.13, relating to eligibility requirements for a HOPE scholarship at a private postsecondary institution, the PROMISE teacher's scholarship, the HOPE teacher's scholarship, ineligibility for a HOPE teacher's scholarship, eligibility for the PROMISE II teacher's scholarship, and the HOPE Scholarship/Pre-K Legislative Oversight Committee, respectively.
SECTION 9. Said article is further amended in Code Section 20-3-250.5, relating to administration of the "Nonpublic Postsecondary Educational Institutions Act of 1990", by revising paragraph (10) of subsection (b) as follows:
"(10) To establish and promulgate regulations for qualified proprietary institutions whose students receive tuition equalization grants in accordance with the criteria set forth in subparagraph (C) (B) of paragraph (2) of Code Section 20-3-411."
SECTION 10. Said article is further amended in Code Section 20-3-395.3, relating to repayment schedules for direct loans to students on the basis of need and merit, by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(c) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, a student may service cancel a loan described in this subpart in accordance with rules and regulations promulgated by the authority if such student is employed by and agrees to teach in a public school in Georgia as a science, technology, engineering, or math teacher at the elementary, middle, or secondary level. For service repayment, the loan shall be repaid at a rate of one year of service for each academic year of study or its equivalent for which a loan is made to a student pursuant to this subpart."
SECTION 11. Said article is further amended in Code Section 20-3-411, relating to definitions relative to tuition equalization grants at private colleges and universities, as follows:
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(1) 'Academic year' means a period of time, typically nine months, in which a fulltime student is expected to complete the equivalent of at least two semesters' or three quarters' academic work. (2) 'Approved school' means:
(A) A nonproprietary institution of higher education located in this state which is not a branch of the university system; which is not a four-year or graduate level institution of higher education that is, or is a part of, a college or university system that is owned and operated by a state other than Georgia; which is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; which is not a graduate level school or college of theology or divinity; and which is not presently receiving state funds under Article 4 of this chapter; provided, however, that an institution which otherwise meets the requirements of this definition and of this subpart except for the lack of accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools shall be deemed to be an 'approved school' during the period that the institution holds candidate for accreditation status with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; provided, further, that an institution which was previously accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools within the last seven years and which otherwise meets the requirements of this definition and of this subpart except for the lack of accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools shall be deemed to be an 'approved school'; and (B) A nonproprietary institution of higher education located outside the State of Georgia which is a four-year or graduate level institution of higher education that is, or is a part of, a college or university system that is owned and operated by a state other than Georgia; which is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; which is not a graduate level school or college of theology or divinity; and which is located within 50 road miles, by the nearest practical route of travel, of the home residence of one or more eligible students. The term 'home residence,' for purposes of this subpart, shall, in the case of a dependent student, mean the principal residence of the parent or legal guardian of a student; and
(C)(B)(i) A qualified proprietary institution of higher education located in this state which is a baccalaureate degree-granting institution of higher education; which is accredited by a regional accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; which is not a Bible school or college (or, at the graduate level, a school or college of theology or divinity); which admits as regular students only persons who have a high school diploma, a general educational development (GED) diploma, or a degree from an accredited postsecondary institution; whose students are eligible to participate in the federal Pell Grant program; which has been reviewed and approved for operation and for receipt of tuition equalization grant funds by the Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission; which is domiciled and incorporated in the State of Georgia; and which has been in existence in the State of Georgia for at least ten years; and which met all of the requirements of this subparagraph by January 1, 2011; provided, however, that the

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criteria for approval for receipt of tuition equalization grant funds shall include but not be limited to areas of course study, quality of instruction, student placement rate, research and library sources, faculty, support staff, financial resources, physical plant facilities resources, and support and equipment resources. (ii) Any proprietary institution that is otherwise qualified pursuant to division (i) of this subparagraph on July 1, 1995, shall be deemed to be eligible for receipt of tuition equalization grant funds subject, however, to any subsequent review of such approval pursuant to any proper regulations which may thereafter be adopted in accordance with paragraph (10) of subsection (b) of Code Section 20-3-250.5 applicable to all qualified proprietary institutions. (iii) Any proprietary institution of higher education that is otherwise qualified pursuant to division (i) of this subparagraph on January 1, 2011, shall continue to be an approved school pursuant to this paragraph as long as it continues to meet the requirements of division (i) of this subparagraph as such existed on the day prior to the effective date of this division. (3) 'Eligible student' means a person who: (A) Is enrolled in or accepted for enrollment as a full-time undergraduate level student in an approved school or as a graduate level student if funds are specifically appropriated in appropriations Acts of the General Assembly for payment of grants to graduate level students; (B) Is or will be a citizen of Georgia for a period of at least 12 months immediately prior to each date of registration in the approved school; (C) Is not knowingly promoting or engaging in any activity which is determined by the approved school's governing body to be detrimental to the school; and (D) Meets the eligibility requirements for the HOPE program as set forth in paragraph (1) of subsection (a) and in subsection (b) of Code Section 20-3-519.1. In the case of an approved school located outside the State of Georgia, is enrolled or accepted for enrollment therein at an academic level beyond the sophomore academic classification and whose home residence is, by the nearest practical route of travel, located within 50 road miles of the approved school and more than 50 road miles from the nearest four-year institution of the University System of Georgia. (4) 'Full-time student' means an undergraduate student who enrolls for a minimum of 12 academic hours, or ten academic hours in the case of a graduate student, and students who are inmates in an institution administered by the Department of Corrections."
SECTION 12. Code Section 20-2-73 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to removal of local school board members under certain circumstances, is amended by revising subsection (a) as follows:
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reasons by one or more accrediting agencies included in subparagraph (6.1)(A) (6)(A) of Code Section 20-3-519, the State Board of Education shall conduct a hearing in not less than ten days nor more than 30 days and recommend to the Governor whether to suspend all eligible members of the local board of education with pay. If the State Board of Education makes such recommendation, the Governor may, in his or her discretion, suspend all eligible members of the local board of education with pay and, in consultation with the State Board of Education, appoint temporary replacement members who shall be otherwise qualified to serve as members of such board."
SECTION 13. Code Section 20-2-157 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the uniform reporting system for determining eligibility of students seeking enrollment in postsecondary courses, is amended by adding new subsections to read as follows:
"(d) Beginning with students graduating from high school on or after May 1, 2015, in order to be eligible to receive a HOPE scholarship, a student shall receive credit in at least two courses from the following categories:
(1) Advanced math, such as Advanced Algebra and Trigonometry, Math III, or an equivalent or higher course; (2) Advanced science, such as Chemistry, Physics, Biology II, or an equivalent or higher course; (3) Advanced placement courses in core subjects; (4) International baccalaureate courses in core subjects; or (5) Advanced foreign language courses. Students may take one or more courses in each category; provided, however, that a course may only be counted one time. The Georgia Student Finance Commission shall be authorized to promulgate rules and regulations necessary to carry out the intent of this subsection. (e) Beginning with students graduating from high school on or after May 1, 2016, in order to be eligible to receive a HOPE scholarship, a student shall receive credit in at least three courses from the following categories: (1) Advanced math, such as Advanced Algebra and Trigonometry, Math III, or an equivalent or higher course; (2) Advanced science, such as Chemistry, Physics, Biology II, or an equivalent or higher course; (3) Advanced placement courses in core subjects; (4) International baccalaureate in core courses; or (5) Advanced foreign language courses. Students may take one or more courses in each category; provided, however, that a course may only be counted one time. The Georgia Student Finance Commission shall be authorized to promulgate rules and regulations necessary to carry out the intent of this subsection.

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(f) Beginning with students graduating from high school on or after May 1, 2017, in order to be eligible to receive a HOPE scholarship, a student shall receive credit in at least four courses from the following categories:
(1) Advanced math, such as Advanced Algebra and Trigonometry, Math III, or an equivalent or higher course; (2) Advanced science, such as Chemistry, Physics, Biology II, or an equivalent or higher course; (3) Advanced placement courses in core subjects; (4) International baccalaureate in core courses; or (5) Advanced foreign language courses. Students shall take one or more courses in each category provided however that a course may only be counted one time. The Georgia Student Finance Commission shall be authorized to promulgate rules and regulations necessary to carry out the intent of this subsection."
SECTION 14. Article 1 of Chapter 27 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to the "Georgia Lottery for Education Act," is amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 50-27-12, relating to employees of the Georgia Lottery Corporation, as follows:
"(a) The corporation shall establish and maintain a personnel program for its employees and fix the compensation and terms of compensation of its employees, including, but not limited to, production incentive payments; provided, however, that production incentive payments, bonuses, or any other consideration in addition to an employee's base compensation shall not exceed 25 percent of such employee's base compensation. In total, bonuses shall not exceed 1 percent of the net increase over the prior year's deposit into the Lottery for Education Account. No bonuses may be awarded in years in which there is not a net increase over the prior year's deposit into the Lottery for Education Account."
SECTION 15. Said article is further amended in Code Section 50-27-13, relating to disposition of lottery proceeds, by revising subsections (b) and (f) as follows:
"(b)(1) On or before the fifteenth day of each quarter month, the corporation shall transfer to the general fund of the state treasury, for credit to the Lottery for Education Account for the preceding quarter month, the amount of all net proceeds during the preceding quarter month. The state treasurer shall separately account for net proceeds by establishing and maintaining a Lottery for Education Account within the state treasury.
(2) Upon their deposit into the state treasury, any moneys representing a deposit of net proceeds shall then become the unencumbered property of the State of Georgia and the corporation shall have no power to agree or undertake otherwise. Such moneys shall be invested by the state treasurer in accordance with state investment

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practices. All earnings attributable to such investments shall likewise be the unencumbered property of the state and shall accrue to the credit of the Lottery for Education Account. (3) A scholarship shortfall reserve subaccount shall be maintained within the Lottery for Education Account in an amount equal to at least 50 percent of net proceeds deposited into such account for the preceding fiscal year. An amount equal to 10 percent of the total amount of lottery proceeds disbursed during the preceding fiscal year in the form of scholarships and grants for higher education shall be deposited from lottery proceeds each year until such amount equals 50 percent of such sum. Thereafter, only an amount necessary to maintain the scholarship shortfall reserve subaccount in an amount equal to 50 percent of the amount of lottery proceeds disbursed during the preceding fiscal year shall be deposited into the subaccount. If the net proceeds paid into the Lottery for Education Account in any year are not sufficient to meet the amount appropriated for higher education scholarships education purposes, the shortfall reserve subaccount may be drawn upon to meet the deficiency. In the event the shortfall reserve is drawn upon and falls below 50 percent of net proceeds deposited into such account for the preceding fiscal year, the shortfall reserve shall be replenished to the level required by this paragraph in the next fiscal year and the lottery-funded programs shall be reviewed and adjusted accordingly. In the event it becomes necessary to draw from the reserve subaccount in any fiscal year, the scholarship program shall be reviewed and shall be reduced to accommodate available lottery proceeds, exclusive of the scholarship shortfall reserve subaccount, through such methods as reducing the family income cap qualification, reducing or eliminating grants for student fees and books, and reducing the academic years funded. (4) A shortfall reserve subaccount shall be maintained within the Lottery for Education Account. The amount of the shortfall reserve subaccount shall be equal to 10 percent of the total amount of lottery proceeds deposited into the Lottery for Education Account for the preceding fiscal year. If the net proceeds deposited into the Lottery for Education Account in any year, exclusive of the amount in the shortfall reserve subaccount, are not sufficient to meet the amount appropriated for education purposes pursuant to subsection (c) of this Code section, the shortfall reserve subaccount may be drawn upon to meet the deficiency. In the event the shortfall reserve subaccount is drawn upon, the subaccount shall be brought back to the appropriate level with the first available funds duly deposited into the Lottery for Education Account.
(5)(A) For purposes of this subsection, the term: (i) 'Highest year-end balance' means the highest total amount of unexpended and uncommitted funds in the Lottery for Education Account, as determined by the state auditor, at the end of any fiscal year beginning with Fiscal Year 2004 and continuing through the most recent fiscal year for which the state auditor has verified the amount of such funds, which shall not include amounts contained in the subaccounts provided for in paragraphs (3) and (4) of this subsection.

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(ii) 'Year-end balance' means the amount, as determined by the state auditor, of unexpended and uncommitted funds in the Lottery for Education Account at the end of a fiscal year, which shall not include amounts contained in the subaccounts provided for in paragraphs (3) and (4) of this subsection. (B)(i) In the event that the year-end balance of a fiscal year is less than 92 percent of the highest year-end balance, as defined in this paragraph, then all scholarships and grants for book allowances under Part 7 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 shall not exceed $150.00 per year beginning in the next fiscal year and thereafter. This provision shall not apply to students who are eligible to participate in the federal Pell Grant program. (ii) In the event that the year-end balance of any subsequent fiscal year is less than 84 percent of the highest year-end balance, as defined in this paragraph, then all scholarships and grants for book allowances under Part 7 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 shall be eliminated beginning in the subsequent fiscal year and thereafter. This provision shall not apply to students who are eligible to participate in the federal Pell Grant program. (iii) In the event that the year-end balance of any further subsequent fiscal year is less than 75 percent of the highest year-end balance, as defined in this paragraph, then all scholarships and grants for mandatory fees under Part 7 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 shall be eliminated beginning in the next fiscal year and thereafter. "(f) In compliance with the requirement of the Constitution that there shall be a separate accounting of lottery proceeds, no deficiency in the Lottery for Education Account shall be replenished by book entries reducing any nonlottery reserve of general funds, including specifically but without limitation the revenue shortfall reserve or the midyear adjustment reserve; nor shall any program or project started specifically from lottery proceeds be continued from the general fund; such programs must be adjusted or discontinued according to available lottery proceeds unless the General Assembly by general law establishes eligibility requirements and appropriates specific funds within the general appropriations Act; nor shall any nonlottery surplus in the general fund be reduced. No surplus in the Lottery for Education Account shall be reduced to correct any nonlottery deficiencies in sums available for general appropriations, and no surplus in the Lottery for Education Account shall be included in any surplus calculated for setting aside any nonlottery reserve or midyear adjustment reserve. In calculating net revenue collections for the revenue shortfall reserve and midyear adjustment reserve, the state accounting officer shall not include the net proceeds. Any program or project started specifically with lottery proceeds may be continued from the general fund; provided, however, that no program or project started specifically with lottery proceeds and continued from the general fund may then be continued in whole or in part from lottery proceeds."

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SECTION 16. Said article is further amended in Code Section 50-27-17, relating to the state-wide network of retailers, by revising subsection (c) as follows:
"(c) The corporation shall provide for compensation to lottery retailers in the form of commissions in an amount of not less than 5 of not more than 6 percent of gross sales and may provide for other forms of compensation for services rendered in the sale or cashing of lottery tickets or shares of incentive compensation beginning on July 1, 2016; provided, however, that other forms of incentive compensation may be provided beginning on July 1, 2014, if the Lottery for Education Account deposits exceed $1 billion in the previous fiscal year or may be provided prior to July 1, 2016, as authorized by the Governor."

SECTION 17. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

SECTION 18. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The following amendments were read and adopted:

Representative Collins of the 27th offers the following amendment:

Amend the House Committee on Appropriations substitute to HB 326 (LC 33 4076-ECS) by striking line 928 and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

commissions in an amount of not less than 5 of 6 percent of gross sales and

Representatives Jones of the 46th and Collins of the 27th offer the following amendment:

Amend the House Committee on Appropriations substitute to HB 326 (LC 33 4076-ECS) by striking "3.5" on line 210 and inserting in its place "3.3".

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 Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison

Y Davis N Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey

Y Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson

N Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon

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Y Amerson Y Anderson N Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden E Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway N Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper N Crawford

Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon N Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J N Evans Y Floyd N Fludd N Franklin N Frazier E Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene E Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B E Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield N Heard

Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs N James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long N Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris E Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey N Randall N Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders Y Scott, M N Scott, S

Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R N Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas N Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon N Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard N Williams, A N Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 152, nays 22.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute, as amended.

Representative Dobbs of the 53rd stated that she inadvertently voted "aye" on the preceding roll call. She wished to be recorded as voting "nay" thereon.

House of Representatives 401 Paul D. Coverdell Legislative Office Building
Atlanta, Georgia 30334

March 1, ad 2011

Dear Mr. Clerk,

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Article III, Section V, Paragraph III, of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, provides in part that "No bill shall pass which refers to more than one subject matter." Further, Article I, Section II, Paragraph V, provides that "Legislative acts in violation of this Constitution or the Constitution of the United States are void, and the judiciary shall so declare them." This version of HB 326 unconstitutionally refers to more than one subject matter. As such, I was unable to vote in favor of it.
Respectfully,
/s/ Bobby Franklin
By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the House, having been previously postponed, was again postponed until tomorrow:
HB 91. By Representatives Bearden of the 68th, Ramsey of the 72nd, Powell of the 171st and Cooke of the 18th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 17 and Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the procedure for sentencing and imposition of punishment and the issuance, expiration, and renewal of drivers' licenses, respectively, so as to provide that any person convicted of a felony offense shall have such conviction demarcated on his or her driver's license for the length of his or her sentence; to provide for procedure; to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to cancellation, suspension, and revocation of licenses, so as to provide for license suspension under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Representative O'Neal of the 146th moved that the House do now adjourn until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning, and the motion prevailed.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Twenty-Second Legislative Day

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:

Allison Amerson Anderson Ashe Atwood Baker Battles Bearden E Beasley-Teague Bell Benton Braddock Brockway Brooks Bruce Buckner Burns Carter Casas Channell Cheokas Clark, J Clark, V Coleman Collins Cooke Coomer Cooper

Crawford Davis Dawkins-Haigler Dempsey Dickerson Dickey Dickson Drenner Dudgeon Dutton Epps, C Epps, J Evans Fludd Franklin Frazier Fullerton Gardner Golick Gordon Greene Hamilton Harden, B Harden, M Harrell Hatchett Hatfield Heard

E Hembree E Henson
Hill Holcomb Holmes Holt Houston Howard Huckaby Jackson Jacobs James Jasperse Jerguson Johnson Jones, S Kaiser Kendrick Kidd Knight Lane Lindsey Long Maddox, B Maddox, G Manning Marin Maxwell

Mayo McBrayer McKillip Meadows Mills Mitchell E Morgan Morris E Mosby Murphy Neal, J Neal, Y Nimmer Nix Oliver O'Neal Pak Parent Parrish Parsons Peake Powell, J Purcell Rice Riley Rogers Rynders Setzler

Shaw Sheldon Sims, B Smith, E E Smith, K Smith, L E Smyre Spencer Stephens, M Stephens, R Talton Tankersley Taylor, D Taylor, T Teasley Thomas Walker Watson Welch Wilkerson Wilkinson Willard Williams, A Williams, E Williams, R Williamson Yates Ralston, Speaker

The following members were off the floor of the House when the roll was called:

Representatives Abdul-Salaam of the 74th, Abrams of the 84th, Austin of the 10th, Bryant of the 160th, Byrd of the 20th, Dobbs of the 53rd, Dollar of the 45th, Ehrhart of the 36th, England of the 108th, Geisinger of the 48th, Hanner of the 148th, Horne of the 71st, Hudson of the 124th, Hugley of the 133rd, Jordan of the 77th, Lucas of the 139th, Martin of the 47th, McCall of the 30th, Powell of the 29th, Pruett of the 144th, Ramsey of the 72nd, Reece of the 11th, Roberts of the 154th, Scott of the 2nd, Scott of the 76th,

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Sims of the 169th, Smith of the 168th, Smith of the 131st, Stephenson of the 92nd, Taylor of the 55th, Tinubu of the 60th, and Weldon of the 3rd.
They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Pastor Gregory Vaughn Eason, Sr., Big Bethel A.M.E. Church, Atlanta, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Davis of the 109th, Chairman of the Committee on Information and Audits, reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day had been read and found to be correct.
By unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.
3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.
4. Reports of Standing Committees.
5. Third reading and passage of Local uncontested Bills.
6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 416. By Representative Franklin of the 43rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 6 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to membership in labor organizations, so as to prohibit collective bargaining by public employees; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industrial Relations.

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HB 417. By Representatives Johnson of the 37th, Oliver of the 83rd, Benfield of the 85th, Ashe of the 56th, Dobbs of the 53rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections, so as to provide certain requirements for the identification of campaign communications, advertising, and literature; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 418. By Representatives Huckaby of the 113th and Channell of the 116th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to abolish the office of elected county surveyor of Oglethorpe County; to provide for the appointment of a county surveyor by the governing authority of the county; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 419. By Representatives Mitchell of the 88th, Jacobs of the 80th and Willard of the 49th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 7 of Chapter 14 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to foreclosure in general, so as to change the time for the delivery of a notice of the initiation of foreclosure proceedings; to provide, under certain circumstances, for an opportunity, prior to foreclosure, for a debtor to cure a foreclosure and bring the debt current by making all past due payments along with any late fees and charges; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 420. By Representative Lane of the 167th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, which is reserved, so as to authorize county governing authorities under certain conditions to redistrict themselves by ordinance or resolution following each decennial census; to provide for procedures; to provide for limitations; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Legislative & Congressional Reapportionment.

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HB 421. By Representatives Welch of the 110th, Willard of the 49th, Manning of the 32nd and Atwood of the 179th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to criminal procedure, so as to change provisions relating to the proceedings upon a plea of mental incompetency to stand trial; to provide for definitions and the use of consistent terminology; to provide for a bench trial for competency proceedings; to provide for maximum commitment to the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities under certain circumstances; to amend the "Crime Victims' Bill of Rights" so as to change provisions relating to victim notification from the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 422. By Representatives Atwood of the 179th, Houston of the 170th, Lindsey of the 54th, Golick of the 34th and Welch of the 110th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 9 of Title 24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to privilege under the rules of evidence, so as to change provisions relating to spousal privilege in criminal proceedings; to provide certain exceptions to the general rule of privilege; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 423. By Representatives Maxwell of the 17th, Golick of the 34th, Hembree of the 67th, Murphy of the 120th, Hugley of the 133rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to unfair trade practices, so as to provide that certain acts by residential contractors as they relate to insurance claims shall be considered violations of unfair trade practice; to provide for definitions; to provide for certain contractual requirements; to prohibit rebate or other compensation as inducement for an insured to enter into an agreement; to provide for notice language; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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HB 424. By Representatives Weldon of the 3rd, Maxwell of the 17th, Meadows of the 5th, Benton of the 31st, Brooks of the 63rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 14 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to retirement benefits, disability benefits, and spouses' benefits under the Superior Court Clerks' Retirement Fund, so as to provide for a death benefit for active and retired members; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.
HB 425. By Representatives Byrd of the 20th, Holt of the 112th, Spencer of the 180th, Taylor of the 79th, Coomer of the 14th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to competencies and core curriculum for elementary and secondary students under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to require an annual educational program on the governing principles of the United States Constitution by all elementary and secondary schools receiving state funds; to amend Part 2 of Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the university system, so as to require an annual educational program on the governing principles of the United States Constitution by all colleges and universities receiving state funds; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
HB 431. By Representatives Holcomb of the 82nd, Buckner of the 130th, Rogers of the 26th, Parent of the 81st, Manning of the 32nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to standards, labeling, and adulteration of food, so as to prohibit the manufacture, sale, or distribution of certain food containers or products in containers which contain bisphenol-A; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.

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HB 432. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Manning of the 32nd, Smith of the 129th, McKillip of the 115th, Sims of the 119th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to labor and industrial relations, so as to allow employees to use sick leave for the care of immediate family members; to provide for definitions; to provide for conditions to take leave; to provide that retaliatory actions are unlawful; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industrial Relations.
HB 433. By Representatives Shaw of the 176th, Sims of the 169th, Black of the 174th, Hatchett of the 143rd, Carter of the 175th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 50-17-22 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the State Financing and Investment Commission, so as to provide that the construction division of the commission shall give preference to in-state materialmen, contractors, builders, architects, and laborers when such preference does not impair quality and cost considerations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.
HB 434. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Rynders of the 152nd, Purcell of the 159th, Kaiser of the 59th, Sims of the 119th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 10A of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professional counselors, social workers, and marriage and family therapists, so as to revise a definition; to revise provisions relating to requirements for licensure in social work; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
HB 435. By Representatives Marin of the 96th, Floyd of the 99th, Bruce of the 64th and Mitchell of the 88th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-6-391 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to driving under the influence of alcohol, so as to require persons convicted to have an ignition interlock

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device installed; to amend Code Section 42-8-111 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to court ordered installation of ignition interlock devices, so as to make it applicable to all convictions for driving under the influence of alcohol; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 436. By Representative Reece of the 11th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Menlo; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the city; to provide for a governing authority of such city and the powers, duties, authority, election, terms, vacancies, compensation, expenses, qualifications, prohibitions, conflicts of interest, and suspension and removal from office relative to members of such governing authority; to provide for inquiries and investigations; to provide for oaths, organization, meetings, quorum, voting, rules, and procedures; to provide for ordinances and codes; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 437. By Representatives Neal of the 1st, Williams of the 4th, Maxwell of the 17th and Gardner of the 57th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of controlled substances, so as to change provisions relating to possession of substances containing ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, and phenylpropanolamine and restrictions on sales of products containing pseudoephedrine; to provide for real-time tracking of sales of products containing ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, and phenylpropanolamine; to provide for definitions; to change provisions relating to exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HR 458. By Representative Marin of the 96th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the growing incidence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in this state and encouraging the Georgia Department of Community Health to pass regulations requiring the collection of data relating to incidents of this disease in this state; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.

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HR 459. By Representatives Dudgeon of the 24th, Carter of the 175th, Huckaby of the 113th, Coleman of the 97th, Nix of the 69th and others:

A RESOLUTION supporting the Georgia Professional Standards Commission rule change on certificate upgrades for advanced degrees that come from providers that meet established quality standards and for degrees that are in a field for which the Professional Standards Commission offers a certificate; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Education.

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

HB 393 HB 395 HB 397 HB 399 HB 408 HB 410 HB 412 HB 414 HB 426 HB 428 HB 430 HR 424 HR 426 SB 58 SB 94

HB 394 HB 396 HB 398 HB 400 HB 409 HB 411 HB 413 HB 415 HB 427 HB 429 HR 423 HR 425 HR 457 SB 64 SB 95

Representative Walker of the 107th District, Chairman of the Committee on Higher Education, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Higher Education has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
HB 62 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Walker of the 107th
Chairman

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Representative Roberts of the 154th District, Chairman of the Committee on Transportation, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Transportation 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 301 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Roberts of the 154th
Chairman
Representative Channell of the 116th District, Chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Ways and Means has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
HB 95 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Channell of the 116th
Chairman
The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:
HOUSE RULES CALENDAR WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2, 2011
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 22nd Legislative Day as enumerated below:

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Open Rule

None

Modified Open Rule

HB 196

Search warrants by video conference; what portion of video maintained; clarify (JudyNC-Pak-102nd)

Modified Structured Rule

HB 66 HB 137 HB 200 HB 237 HB 293 HB 297

Insurance; certificate of insurance forms approved by commissioner; provide (Substitute)(Ins-Maxwell-17th) Transportation, Department of; change multiple provisions (Substitute)(Trans-Sheldon-105th) Crimes and offenses; human trafficking; change compensation; provisions (Substitute)(JudyNC-Lindsey-54th) Residential mortgage fraud; mortgage lending process; revise definition (Substitute)(JudyNC-Golick-34th) Retirement bills; define a certain term (Ret-Benton-31st) Retirement and pensions; public systems prohibited from expending fund for certain purposes; provide (Ret-Maxwell-17th)

Structured Rule

HB 48

Ad valorem tax; freeport exemptions; revise and change certain provisions (W&M-Powell-171st)

Bills and Resolutions on this calendar may be called in any order the Speaker desires.

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Meadows of the 5th
Chairman

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

Mr. Speaker:

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The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate:

SB 33. By Senators Shafer of the 48th, Chance of the 16th, Davis of the 22nd, Hill of the 32nd, Staton of the 18th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, known as the "Budget Act," so as to provide short titles; to provide for the application of zero-base budgeting to the budget process; to provide for analysis of departmental and program objectives; to provide for consideration of alternative funding levels; to provide for departmental priority lists; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 67. By Senators Carter of the 1st, Unterman of the 45th, Goggans of the 7th and Grant of the 25th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 26 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to nurses, so as to prohibit the use of the title "nurse" unless licensed as a registered professional nurse or a licensed practical nurse; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the Committees:

SB 33.

By Senators Shafer of the 48th, Chance of the 16th, Davis of the 22nd, Hill of the 32nd, Staton of the 18th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, known as the "Budget Act," so as to provide short titles; to provide for the application of zero-base budgeting to the budget process; to provide for analysis of departmental and program objectives; to provide for consideration of alternative funding levels; to provide for departmental priority lists; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight.

SB 67.

By Senators Carter of the 1st, Unterman of the 45th, Goggans of the 7th and Grant of the 25th:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 26 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to nurses, so as to prohibit the use of the title "nurse" unless licensed as a registered professional nurse or a licensed practical nurse; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.

The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:

Representatives Neal of the 1st, Harden of the 147th, Greene of the 149th, Smith of the 168th, Bearden of the 68th, Kidd of the 141st, Riley of the 50th, Burns of the 157th, Parsons of the 42nd, Smith of the 70th, and Peake of the 137th.

Pursuant to HR 345, the House congratulated the Sandy Creek High School football team on winning the 2010 GHSA Class AAA State Championship and invited the team to be recognized by the House of Representatives.

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 293. By Representatives Benton of the 31st, Maxwell of the 17th, Meadows of the 5th, Brooks of the 63rd, Buckner of the 130th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 47-20-30 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to retirement bills in the General Assembly, so as to define a certain term; 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 Abdul-Salaam Abrams
Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood
Austin Y Baker Y Battles

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon

Y Heckstall E Hembree E Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell E Morgan Y Morris E Mosby

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B
Sims, C Y Smith, E E Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T

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Y Bearden E Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks E Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns
Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer
Cooper Crawford

Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner
Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Y Huckaby Y Hudson
Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long
Lucas Y Maddox, B
Maddox, G Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y
Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake
Powell, A Y Powell, J
Pruett Y Purcell
Ramsey Y Randall
Reece Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders Y Scott, M Y Scott, S

E Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D
Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson
Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson
Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson
Yates Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 149, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Due to a mechanical malfunction, the vote of Representative Hugley of the 133rd was not recorded on the preceding roll call. She wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon.

Representatives Maddox of the 172nd, Powell of the 29th, Pruett of the 144th, Rice of the 51st, and Welch of the 110th 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 66. By Representatives Maxwell of the 17th, Meadows of the 5th, Rogers of the 26th, Murphy of the 120th, Hembree of the 67th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating generally to insurance, so as to provide for certificate of insurance forms to be approved by the commissioner; to provide for definitions; to provide certain provisions of such certificate; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating generally to insurance, so as to provide for certificate of insurance forms to be approved by the commissioner; to provide for definitions; to provide certain provisions of such certificate; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating generally to insurance, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"33-24-19.1. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Certificate' or 'certificate of insurance' means any document or instrument, no matter how titled or described, which is prepared or issued by an insurer or insurance producer as evidence of property or casualty insurance coverage. 'Certificate' or 'certificate of insurance' shall not include a policy of insurance or insurance binder, including any policy of insurance which may be referred to as a certificate. (2) 'Certificate holder' means any person, other than a policyholder, that requests, obtains, or possesses a certificate of insurance. (3) 'Insurance producer' means a person required to be licensed under the laws of this state to sell, solicit, or negotiate insurance. (4) 'Insurer' means any person engaged as indemnitor, surety, or contractor who issues insurance as defined by Code Sections 33-7-3 and 33-7-6. Nothing in this Code section shall apply to or affect any offering of accident, sickness, or disability insurance by a fraternal benefit society, as provided under Code Section 33-15-60; nonprofit medical service corporations, as provided under Chapters 18 and 19 of this title; health care plans, as provided under Chapter 20 of this title; health maintenance organizations, as provided under Chapter 21 of this title; any provisions of accident and sickness insurance policies generally, as provided under Code Sections 33-24-20 through 33-24-31; individual accident and sickness insurance, as provided under Chapter 29 of this title; or group or blanket accident and sickness insurance, as provided under Chapter 30 of this title. (5) 'Person' means any individual, partnership, corporation, association, or other legal entity, including any government or governmental subdivision or agency. (6) 'Policyholder' means a person who has contracted with a property or casualty insurer for insurance coverage.

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(b) No person, wherever located, may prepare, issue, or request the issuance of a certificate of insurance unless the form has been filed with and approved by the Commissioner of Insurance. No person, wherever located, may alter or modify an approved certificate of insurance form. (c) The Commissioner of Insurance shall disapprove a form filed under this Code section, or withdraw approval of a form, if the form:
(1) Is unjust, unfair, misleading, or deceptive, or violates public policy; (2) Fails to comply with the requirements of subsection (d) of this Code section; or (3) Violates any law, including any regulation adopted by the Commissioner of Insurance. (d) Each certificate of insurance must contain the following or similar statement: 'This certificate of insurance is issued as a matter of information only and confers no rights upon the certificate holder. This certificate does not amend, extend, or alter the coverage, terms, exclusions, and conditions afforded by the policies referenced herein.' However, the Commissioner of Insurance may approve a form filed under this Code section that does not state that the form is provided for information purposes only, if such form states that the certificate of insurance does not confer any rights or obligations other than those conveyed by the policy and that the terms of the policy control. (e) Standard certificate of insurance forms promulgated by the Association for Cooperative Operations Research and Development or the Insurance Services Office are deemed approved by the Commissioner of Insurance and are not required to be filed if the forms otherwise comply with the requirements of this Code section. (f) No person, wherever located, shall demand or request the issuance of a certificate of insurance from an insurer, insurance producer, or policyholder that contains any false or misleading information concerning the policy of insurance to which the certificate makes reference. (g) No person, wherever located, may knowingly prepare or issue a certificate of insurance that contains any false or misleading information or that purports to affirmatively or negatively alter, amend, or extend the coverage provided by the policy of insurance to which the certificate makes reference. (h) No person may prepare, issue, or request, either in addition to or in lieu of a certificate of insurance, an opinion letter or other document or correspondence that is inconsistent with this Code section. (i) The provisions of this Code section shall apply to all certificate holders, policyholders, insurers, insurance producers, and certificate of insurance forms issued as evidence of insurance coverages on property, operations, or risks located in this state, regardless of where the certificate holder, policyholder, insurer, or insurance producer is located. (j) A certificate of insurance is not a policy of insurance and does not affirmatively or negatively amend, extend, or alter the coverage afforded by the policy to which the certificate of insurance makes reference. A certificate of insurance shall not confer to a

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certificate holder new or additional rights beyond what the referenced policy of insurance expressly provides. (k) No certificate of insurance shall contain references to contracts, including construction or service contracts, other than the referenced contract of insurance. Notwithstanding any requirement, term, or condition of any contract or other document with respect to which a certificate of insurance may be issued or may pertain, the insurance afforded by the referenced policy of insurance is subject to all the terms, exclusions, and conditions of the policy itself. (l) A certificate holder shall have a legal right to notice of cancellation, nonrenewal, or any material change, or any similar notice concerning a policy of insurance only if the person is named within the policy or any endorsement and the policy or endorsement requires notice to be provided. The terms and conditions of the notice, including the required timing of the notice, are governed by the policy of insurance and cannot be altered by a certificate of insurance. (m) Any certificate of insurance or any other document or correspondence prepared, issued, or requested in violation of this Code section shall be null and void and of no force and effect. (n) Any person who violates this Code section may be fined up to $5,000.00 per violation. (o) The Commissioner of Insurance shall have the power to examine and investigate the activities of any person that the Commissioner reasonably believes has been or is engaged in an act or practice prohibited by this Code section. The Commissioner of Insurance shall have the power to enforce the provisions of this Code section and to impose any authorized penalty or remedy against any person who violates this Code section. (p) The Commissioner of Insurance may adopt reasonable rules and regulations as are necessary or proper to carry out the provisions of this Code section."

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 Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood
Austin

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar

Y Heckstall E Hembree E Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell E Morgan

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon
Sims, B Sims, C Y Smith, E E Smith, K Y Smith, L

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Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden E Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks E Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns
Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer
Cooper Y Crawford

Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton
Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner
Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson
Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long
Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Morris E Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J
Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece
Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders Y Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Smith, R Y Smith, T E Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson
Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A
Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 157, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

Representatives Byrd of the 20th, Pruett of the 144th, Rice of the 51st, Sims of the 119th, and Welch of the 110th 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 Purcell of the 159th District, Chairman of the Committee on Human Relations and Aging, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Human Relations and Aging has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:

HB 226 Do Pass, by Substitute

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Respectfully submitted, /s/ Purcell of the 159th
Chairman

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 196. By Representatives Pak of the 102nd, Tankersley of the 158th, Neal of the 75th, Weldon of the 3rd, Golick of the 34th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 17-5-21.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the issuance of search warrants by video conferencing, so as to clarify what portion of the video recordings must be maintained; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; 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 Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood
Austin Y Baker Y Battles N Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks E Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton
Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner

Y Heckstall E Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt
Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell E Morgan Y Morris E Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon
Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E E Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T E Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson
Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson

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Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders Y Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 165, nays 2.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Representatives Sims of the 119th and Welch of the 110th 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 200. By Representatives Lindsey of the 54th, Golick of the 34th, Houston of the 170th, Oliver of the 83rd, Willard of the 49th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 16, 17, and 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, criminal procedure, and law enforcement, respectively, so as to discourage trafficking of persons for labor or sexual servitude and provide greater protections to persons subject to such crimes; to change provisions relating to compensation from the Georgia Crime Victims Compensation Board; to provide for notification of federal assistance for certain persons under the Crime Victims' Bill of Rights; to provide for training for law enforcement investigating crimes involving trafficking persons for labor or sexual servitude; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Titles 16, 17, and 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, criminal procedure, and law enforcement, respectively, so as to discourage trafficking of persons for labor or sexual servitude and provide greater protections to persons subject to such crimes; to increase the penalties for trafficking of persons for labor or sexual servitude; to change provisions relating to trafficking of persons for labor or sexual servitude; to provide that certain facts or circumstances shall not constitute a defense to the crime of trafficking of persons for labor or sexual servitude; to increase penalties for the crimes of keeping a place of prostitution, pimping, and pandering when the crimes involve certain youth; to provide for definitions; to

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provide for an affirmative defense to certain sexual crimes under certain circumstances; to change provisions relating to compensation from the Georgia Crime Victims Compensation Board; to provide for notification of federal assistance for certain persons under the Crime Victims' Bill of Rights; to provide for training for law enforcement investigating crimes involving trafficking persons for labor or sexual servitude; to provide that the Georgia Bureau of Investigation shall have the duty to investigate violations of Code Section 16-5-46 and shall have subpoena power under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offense, is amended by revising Code Section 16-5-46, relating to trafficking of persons for labor or sexual servitude, as follows:
"16-5-46. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Coercion' means: (A) Causing or threatening to cause bodily harm to any person, physically restraining or confining any person, or threatening to physically restrain or confine any person; (B) Exposing or threatening to expose any fact or information or disseminating or threatening to disseminate any fact or information that if revealed would tend to subject a person to criminal or immigration proceedings, hatred, contempt, or ridicule; (C) Destroying, concealing, removing, confiscating, or possessing any actual or purported passport or other immigration document, or any other actual or purported government identification document, of any person; or (D) Providing a controlled substance, as such term is defined by Code Section 1613-21, to such person for the purpose of compelling such person to engage in labor or sexual servitude against his or her will; or (E) Causing or threatening to cause financial harm to any person or using financial control over any person.
(2) 'Deception' means: (A) Creating or confirming another's impression of an existing fact or past event which is false and which the accused knows or believes to be false; (B) Maintaining the status or condition of a person arising from a pledge by that person of his or her personal services as security for a debt, if the value of those services as reasonably assessed is not applied toward the liquidation of the debt or the length and nature of those services are not respectively limited and defined, or preventing a person from acquiring information pertinent to the disposition of such debt; or

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(C) Promising benefits or the performance of services which the accused does not intend to deliver or perform or knows will not be delivered or performed. Evidence of failure to deliver benefits or perform services standing alone shall not be sufficient to authorize a conviction under this Code section. (3) 'Labor servitude' means work or service of economic or financial value which is performed or provided by another person and is induced or obtained by coercion or deception. (4) 'Performance' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 16-12100. (5) 'Sexually explicit conduct' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 16-12-100. (4)(6) 'Sexual servitude' means: (A) Any sexually explicit conduct as defined in paragraph (4) of subsection (a) of Code Section 16-12-100 or performance involving sexually explicit conduct for which anything of value is directly or indirectly given, promised to, or received by any person, which conduct is induced or obtained by coercion or deception or which conduct is induced or obtained from a person under the age of 18 years; or (B) Any sexually explicit conduct as defined in paragraph (4) of subsection (a) of Code Section 16-12-100 or performance involving sexually explicit conduct which is performed or provided by any person, which conduct is induced or obtained by coercion or deception or which conduct is induced or obtained from a person under the age of 18 years. (b) A person commits the offense of trafficking a person for labor servitude when that person knowingly subjects another person to or maintains another person in labor servitude or knowingly recruits, entices, harbors, transports, provides, or obtains by any means another person for the purpose of labor servitude. (c) A person commits the offense of trafficking a person for sexual servitude when that person knowingly subjects another person to or maintains another person in sexual servitude or knowingly recruits, entices, harbors, transports, provides, or obtains by any means another person for the purpose of sexual servitude. (d) The age of consent for sexual activity or the accused's lack of knowledge of the age of the person being trafficked shall not constitute a defense in a prosecution for a violation of this Code section. (e) The sexual history or history of commercial sexual activity of a person alleged to have been trafficked or such person's connection by blood or marriage to an accused in the case or to anyone involved in such person's trafficking shall be excluded from evidence if the court finds at a hearing outside the presence of the jury that the probative value of the evidence is substantially outweighed by the danger of unfair prejudice, confusion of the issues, or misleading the jury. (d)(f)(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection any accused Any person who commits the offense of trafficking a person for labor or sexual servitude shall be guilty of a felony, and upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one ten nor more than 20 years, a fine not to exceed $100,000.00, or both.

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(2) Any person accused who commits the offense of trafficking a person for labor or sexual servitude against a person who is under the age of 18 years shall be guilty of a felony, and upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than ten nor more than 20 years, a fine not to exceed $100,000.00, or both; provided, however, that if the offense is committed against a person under 18 years of age and such person under the age of 18 years was coerced or deceived into being trafficked for labor or sexual servitude, the accused shall be guilty of a felony, and upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than 25 nor more than 50 years or life imprisonment, a fine not to exceed $100,000.00, or both. (g) All real and personal property of every kind used or intended for use in the course of, derived from, or realized through a violation of this Code section shall be subject to forfeiture to the state. Forfeiture shall be had by the same procedure set forth in Code Section 16-14-7. Prosecuting attorneys and the Attorney General may commence forfeiture proceedings under this Code section. (e)(h) Prosecuting attorneys and the Attorney General shall have concurrent authority to prosecute any criminal cases arising under the provisions of this Code section and to perform any duty that necessarily appertains thereto. (f)(i) Each violation of this Code section shall constitute a separate offense and shall not merge with any other offense. (g)(j) A corporation may be prosecuted under this Code section for an act or omission constituting a crime under this Code section only if an agent of the corporation performs the conduct which is an element of the crime while acting within the scope of his or her office or employment and on behalf of the corporation and the commission of the crime was either authorized, requested, commanded, performed, or within the scope of his or her employment on behalf of the corporation or constituted a pattern of illegal activity that an agent of the company knew or should have known was occurring."
SECTION 2. Said title is further amended by revising subsections (a) and (b) of Code Section 16-6-13, relating to the penalties for violating Code Sections 16-6-9 through 16-6-12, as follows:
"(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this Code section, a person convicted of any of the offenses enumerated in Code Sections 16-6-10 through 16-6-12 shall be punished as for a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature. A person convicted of the offense enumerated in Code Section 16-6-9 shall be punished as for a misdemeanor.
(b)(1) A person convicted of keeping a place of prostitution, pimping, or pandering any of the offenses enumerated in Code Sections 16-6-10 through 16-6-12 when such offense involves keeping a place of prostitution for, the pimping for, or the solicitation the conduct of a person under the age of who is at least 16 but less than 18 years of age to perform an act of prostitution or the assembly of two or more persons under the age of 18 years at a fixed place for the purpose of being solicited by others to perform an act of prostitution shall be guilty of a felony and shall be punished by imprisonment for a period of not less than five nor more than 20 years, and such

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convicted person shall be fined a fine of not less than $2,500.00 nor more than $10,000.00, or both. (2) A person convicted of any of the offenses enumerated in Code Sections 16-6-10 through 16-6-12 when such offense involves the conduct of a person under the age of 16 years shall be guilty of a felony and shall be punished by imprisonment for a period of not less than ten nor more than 30 years, a fine of not more than $100,000.00, or both. (3) Adjudication of guilt or imposition of a sentence for a conviction of a second or subsequent offense when such offense involves keeping a place of prostitution for, the pimping for, or pandering of a person under the age of 18 years pursuant to this subsection, including a plea of nolo contendere, shall not be suspended, probated, deferred, or withheld."
SECTION 3. Said title is further amended by adding a new Code section to Article 1 of Chapter 3, relating to responsibility as a defense to criminal prosecutions, to read as follows:
"16-3-6. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Coercion' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 16-5-46. (2) 'Deception' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 16-5-46. (3) 'Sexual crime' means prostitution, sodomy, solicitation of sodomy, or masturbation for hire as such offenses are proscribed in Chapter 6 of Title 16. (4) 'Sexual servitude' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 16-546. (b) A person shall not be guilty of a sexual crime if the conduct upon which the alleged criminal liability is based was committed under coercion or deception while the accused was being trafficked for sexual servitude in violation of subsection (c) of Code Section 16-5-46. (c) A defense based upon any of the provisions of this Code section shall be an affirmative defense."
SECTION 4. Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to criminal procedure, is amended by revising paragraphs (3) and (9) of Code Section 17-15-2, relating to definitions for victim compensation, as follows:
"(3) 'Crime' means: (A) An act which constitutes hit and run as defined in Code Section 40-6-270, homicide by vehicle as defined in Code Section 40-6-393, serious injury by vehicle as defined in Code Section 40-6-394, or any act which constitutes a violation of Code Section 16-5-46 or Chapter 6 or Part 2 of Article 3 of Chapter 12 of Title 16, a violation of Code Section 16-5-70, or a violent crime as defined by state or federal law which results in physical injury, serious mental or emotional trauma, or death to the victim and which is committed:

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(i) In this state; (ii) In a state which does not have a victims' compensation program, if the victim is a resident of this state; or (iii) In a state which has compensated the victim in an amount less than the victim would be entitled to pursuant to this chapter, if the victim is a resident of this state; (B) An act which constitutes international terrorism as defined in 18 U.S.C. Section 2331 which results in physical injury, serious mental or emotional trauma, or death to the victim, if the victim is a resident of this state and is outside the territorial boundaries of the United States when such act is committed; or (C) An act of mass violence which results in physical injury, serious mental or emotional trauma, or death to the victim, if the victim is a resident of this state and is outside the territorial boundaries of the United States when such act is committed." "(9) 'Victim' means a person who: (A) Is injured physically, who dies, or who suffers financial hardship as a result of being injured physically as a direct result of a crime; (B) Suffers a serious mental or emotional trauma as a result of being threatened with a crime which could result in physical injury or death; or (C) Suffers a serious mental or emotional trauma as a result of being present during the commission of a crime; or (D) Suffers a serious mental or emotional trauma as a result of being trafficked for labor or sexual servitude as defined in Code Section 16-5-46."
SECTION 5. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (e) of Code Section 17-15-7, relating to persons eligible for awards, as follows:
"(e) A person who is criminally responsible for the crime upon which a claim is based or is an accomplice of such person shall not be eligible to receive an award with respect to such claim; provided, however, that such ineligibility shall not apply if the claimant is a victim as defined in subparagraph (D) of paragraph (9) of Code Section 17-15-2."
SECTION 6. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 17-15-8, relating to required findings and the amount of the award, as follows:
"(a) No award may be made unless the board or director finds that: (1) A crime was committed; (2) The crime directly resulted in the victim's physical injury, serious mental or emotional trauma, or financial hardship as a result of the victim's physical injury, serious mental or emotional trauma, or the victim's death; (3) Police records, records of an investigating agency, or records created pursuant to a mandatory reporting requirement show that the crime was promptly reported to the proper authorities. In no case may an award be made where the police records, records of an investigating agency, or records created pursuant to a mandatory

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reporting requirement show that such report was made more than 72 hours after the occurrence of such crime unless the board, for good cause shown, finds the delay to have been justified and provided, further, that good cause shall be presumed if the claimant is a victim as defined in subparagraph (D) of paragraph (9) of Code Section 17-15-2; and (4) The applicant has pursued restitution rights against any person who committed the crime unless the board or director determines that such action would not be feasible. The board, upon finding that any claimant or award recipient has not fully cooperated with all law enforcement agencies, may deny, reduce, or withdraw any award."
SECTION 7. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 17-17-6, relating to notification to victim of accused's pretrial release and of victims' rights and the availability of victims' compensation and services, as follows:
"(a) Upon initial contact with a victim, all law enforcement and court personnel shall make available to the victim the following information written in plain language:
(1) The possibility of pretrial release of the accused, the victim's rights and role in the stages of the criminal justice process, and the means by which additional information about these stages can be obtained; (2) The availability of victim compensation and, if the victim has been trafficked for labor or sexual servitude as defined in Code Section 16-5-46, compensation available through the federal government pursuant to 22 U.S.C. Section 7105; and (3) The availability of community based victim service programs."
SECTION 8. Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to law enforcement, is amended by adding a new Code section to Chapter 1, relating to general provisions for law enforcement officers and agencies, to read as follows:
"35-1-16. (a) The Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council and the Georgia Public Safety Training Center shall establish guidelines and procedures for the incorporation of training materials and information in:
(1) Methods for identifying, combating, and reporting incidents where a person has been trafficked for labor or sexual servitude, as such terms are defined in Code Section 16-5-46; (2) Methods for providing proper detention facilities or alternatives to detention facilities for persons who have been trafficked for labor or sexual servitude, as such terms are defined in Code Section 16-5-46, including providing information on therapeutic facilities for such persons; and (3) Methods for assisting persons who have been trafficked for labor or sexual servitude, as such terms are defined in Code Section 16-5-46, including providing information on social service organizations available to assist such person.

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(b) The guidelines and procedures listed in subsection (a) of this Code section shall be for use by law enforcement training centers monitored by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council and monitored and funded by the Georgia Public Safety Training Center in all courses for which they have responsibility and oversight."

SECTION 9. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 35-3-4, relating to powers and duties of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, by striking "or" at the end of paragraph (11), striking the period at the end of paragraph (12) and inserting "; or" in lieu thereof, and adding a new paragraph to read as follows:
"(13) Identify and investigate violations of Code Section 16-5-46."

SECTION 10. Said title is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"35-3-4.3. (a) In any investigation of a violation of Code Section 16-5-46 involving trafficking of persons for labor or sexual servitude, the director, assistant director, or deputy director for investigations shall be authorized to issue a subpoena, with the consent of the Attorney General, to compel the production of books, papers, documents, or other tangible things, including records and documents contained within, or generated by, a computer or any other electronic device. (b) Upon the failure of a person without lawful excuse to obey a subpoena, the director, assistant director, or the deputy director for investigations, through the Attorney General or district attorney, may apply to a superior court having jurisdiction for an order compelling compliance. Such person may object to the subpoena on grounds that it fails to comply with this Code section or upon any constitutional or other legal right or privilege of such person. The court may issue an order modifying or setting aside such subpoena or directing compliance with the original subpoena. Failure to obey a subpoena issued under this Code section may be punished by the court as contempt of court."

SECTION 11. 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 Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler
Dempsey Y Dickerson

Y Heckstall E Hembree Y Henson Y Hill

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B

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Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood
Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks E Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long
Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell E Morgan Y Morris E Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders Y Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E E Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T E Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson
Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 168, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

Due to a mechanical malfunction, the vote of Representative Dempsey of the 13th was not recorded on the preceding roll call. She wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon.

Representatives Austin of the 10th and Welch of the 110th 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.

House of Representatives 401 Paul D. Coverdell Legislative Office Building
Atlanta, Georgia 30334

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Dear Mr. Clerk,
Article III, Section V, Paragraph III, of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, provides in part that "No bill shall pass which refers to more than one subject matter." Further, Article I, Section II, Paragraph V, provides that "Legislative acts in violation of this Constitution or the Constitution of the United States are void, and the judiciary shall so declare them." This version of HB 200 unconstitutionally refers to more than one subject matter. As such, I was unable to vote in favor of it.
Respectfully,
/s/ Bobby Franklin
HB 237. By Representatives Golick of the 34th, Morris of the 155th, Hatfield of the 177th, Ramsey of the 72nd and Setzler of the 35th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 8 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to residential mortgage fraud, so as revise the definition of "mortgage lending process"; to provide for investigative and subpoena powers of district attorneys and the Attorney General relative to residential mortgage fraud; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 5 of Chapter 8 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to residential mortgage fraud, so as revise the definition of "mortgage lending process"; to change provisions relating to the offense of mortgage fraud; to provide for investigative and subpoena powers of district attorneys and the Attorney General relative to residential mortgage fraud; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Article 5 of Chapter 8 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to residential mortgage fraud, is amended by revising paragraph (1) of Code Section 16-8101, relating to definitions, as follows:

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"(1) 'Mortgage lending process' means the process through which a person seeks or obtains a residential mortgage loan including, but not limited to, solicitation, application, or origination, negotiation of terms, third-party provider services, underwriting, signing and closing, and funding of the loan. Such term shall also include the execution of deeds under power of sale that are required to be recorded pursuant to Code Section 44-14-160 and the execution of assignments that are required to be recorded pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 44-14-162. Documents involved in the mortgage lending process include, but are shall not be limited to, uniform residential loan applications or other loan applications; appraisal reports; HUD-1 settlement statements; supporting personal documentation for loan applications such as W-2 forms, verifications of income and employment, bank statements, tax returns, and payroll stubs; and any required disclosures."
SECTION 2. Said article is further amended by revising the undesignated paragraph at the end of Code Section 16-8-102, relating to the offense of residential mortgage fraud, as follows:
"An offense of residential mortgage fraud shall not be predicated solely upon information lawfully disclosed under federal disclosure laws, regulations, and interpretations related to the mortgage lending process nor upon truthful information contained in documents filed with the official registrar of deeds of any county of this state for the stated purpose of correcting scrivener's errors, mistakes, inadvertent misstatements, or omissions contained in previously filed documents."
SECTION 3. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 16-8-104, relating to the authority to investigate and prosecute for residential mortgage fraud, as follows:
"16-8-104. (a) District attorneys and the Attorney General shall have the authority to conduct the criminal investigation and prosecution of all cases of residential mortgage fraud under this article or under any other provision of this title. Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to preclude otherwise authorized law enforcement agencies from conducting investigations of offenses related to residential mortgage fraud. (b) In any investigation of a violation of this article, the Attorney General or any district attorney shall be authorized to issue a subpoena to compel the production of any books, papers, documents, or other tangible things, including records and documents contained within, or generated by, a computer or other electronic device. (c) Upon the failure of a person without lawful excuse to obey a subpoena, the Attorney General or district attorney may apply to a superior court having jurisdiction for an order compelling compliance. Such person may move to modify or quash the subpoena on any legal or constitutional basis. The court may issue an order modifying or quashing such subpoena or directing compliance with the original subpoena. Failure to obey a subpoena issued pursuant to this Code section may be punished by the court as contempt of court."

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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 Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson
Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks E Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett
Hatfield Y Heard

Y Heckstall E Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long
Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell E Morgan Y Morris E Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders Y Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E E Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T E Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson
Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 168, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

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Representative Welch of the 110th 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.

House of Representatives 401 Paul D. Coverdell Legislative Office Building
Atlanta, Georgia 30334

March 2, ad 2011

Dear Mr. Clerk,

Article III, Section V, Paragraph III, of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, provides in part that "No bill shall pass which refers to more than one subject matter." Further, Article I, Section II, Paragraph V, provides that "Legislative acts in violation of this Constitution or the Constitution of the United States are void, and the judiciary shall so declare them." This version of HB 237 unconstitutionally refers to more than one subject matter. As such, I was unable to vote in favor of it.

Respectfully,

/s/ Bobby Franklin

HB 297. By Representatives Maxwell of the 17th, Meadows of the 5th, Benton of the 31st, Brooks of the 63rd, Buckner of the 130th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to retirement and pensions, so as to provide that public retirement systems shall be prohibited from expending or obligating funds for certain purposes; to provide an effective date; 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 Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar

Y Heckstall E Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell E Morgan

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E E Smith, K Y Smith, L

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Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague
Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks E Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd
Fludd Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett
Hatfield Y Heard

Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse
Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane
Lindsey Y Long
Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Morris E Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders Y Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Smith, R Y Smith, T E Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson
Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 166, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Representative Welch of the 110th 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.

Due to a mechanical malfunction, the vote of Representative Lindsey of the 54th was not recorded on the preceding roll call. He wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon.

HB 137. By Representatives Sheldon of the 105th, Roberts of the 154th and Burns of the 157th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend provisions of the O.C.G.A. relating to the Department of Transportation; to amend Title 32 of the O.C.G.A., relating to highways, bridges, and ferries, so as to change definitions; to amend Title 33 of the O.C.G.A., relating to insurance, so as to exempt the department from having to provide accident reports to attorneys in certain situations; to amend Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., relating to local government,

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so as to require cities to include certain information in annexation reports; to amend Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to provide that designees of the department may charge for accident reports; to amend Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to state government, so as to provide that government agencies cannot charge other government agencies for geographic information; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend provisions of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to the Department of Transportation; to amend Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to highways, bridges, and ferries, so as to change definitions; to clarify the term of the planning director and eliminate the bonding requirement; to remove the requirement of including the ZIP Code designation on official maps and lists; to clarify procedures for removing asbestos pipe for utility facilities; to allow counties and cities to send updated information to the department using geospatial information system files; to amend Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, so as to exempt the department from having to provide accident reports to attorneys in certain situations; to amend Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government, so as to require cities to include certain information in annexation reports; to provide that the department is not required to obtain cemetery redevelopment permits except in certain instances; to amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to provide that designees of the department may charge for accident reports; to require electronic submission of certain accident reports by law enforcement agencies; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to highways, bridges, and ferries, is amended by revising paragraphs (24) and (30) of Code Section 32-1-3, relating to definitions, as follows:
"(24) 'Public road' means a highway, road, street, avenue, toll road, tollway, drive, detour, or other way that either is open to the public or has been acquired as right of way, and is intended or to be used for its enjoyment by the public and for the passage of vehicles in any county or municipality of Georgia, including but not limited to the following public rights, structures, sidewalks, facilities, and appurtenances incidental to the construction, maintenance, and enjoyment of such rights of way:

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(A) Surface, shoulders, and sides; (B) Bridges; (C) Causeways; (D) Viaducts; (E) Ferries; (F) Overpasses; (G) Underpasses; (H) Railroad grade crossings; (I) Tunnels; (J) Signs, signals, markings, or other traffic control devices; (K) Buildings for public equipment and personnel used for or engaged in administration, construction, or maintenance of such ways or research pertaining thereto; (L) Wayside parks; (M) Parking facilities; (N) Drainage ditches; (O) Canals and culverts; (P) Rest areas; (Q) Truck-weighing stations or check points; and (R) Scenic easements and easements of light, air, view, and access." "(30) 'Utility' means any publicly, privately, or cooperatively owned line, facility, or system for producing, transmitting, or distributing communications, power, electricity, light, heat, gas, oil products, water, steam, clay, waste, storm water not connected with highway drainage, and other similar services and commodities, including publicly owned fire and police and traffic signals and street lighting systems, which directly or indirectly serve the public. This term also means a person, municipal corporation, county, state agency, or public authority which owns or manages a utility as defined in this paragraph."
SECTION 2. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 32-2-43, relating to the appointment and responsibilities of the director of planning, as follows:
"(a) There shall be a director of planning appointed by the Governor subject to approval by a majority vote of both the House Transportation Committee and the Senate Transportation Committee. The director shall serve during the term of the Governor by whom he or she is appointed and at the pleasure of the Governor. Before assuming the duties of his or her office, the director shall qualify by giving bond with a corporate surety licensed to do business in this state, such bond to be in the amount of $500,000.00 and payable to the Governor and his or her successors in office. The bond shall be subject to the approval of the Governor and shall be conditioned on the faithful discharge of the duties of the office. The premium for the bond shall be paid out of the funds of the department. If the Governor's term expires and the incoming Governor has not made an appointment, the current director of planning shall serve until a

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replacement is appointed by the incoming Governor and confirmed by the House and Senate Transportation Committees."
SECTION 3. Said title is further amended by revising paragraph (2) of subsection (a) and by adding a new subsection to Code Section 32-4-2, relating to the official map of public roads and records pertaining thereto, as follows:
"(2)(A) The department shall prepare an official list of all portions or features of the state highway system, including without limitation public roads, bridges, or interchanges, which have been named by Act or resolution of the General Assembly or by resolution of the State Transportation Board. The department shall update the list to reflect any additions or changes as soon as is reasonably possible; and such list, as periodically revised, shall be open for public inspection. For each such named portion or feature of the state highway system, the list shall specify without limitation the official name; the state highway system route number; the name of each county and the number of each five-digit postal ZIP Code area wherein the named portion or feature is located; a citation to the Act or resolution of the General Assembly or the resolution of the State Transportation Board officially naming such portion or feature; and a brief biographical, historical, or other relevant description of the person, place, event, or thing commemorated by such naming. (B) The department may contract with a state historical society to make such list available in electronic format free of charge to Internet users, provided that any web page providing such list pursuant to this subparagraph shall be searchable without limitation by county name or five-digit postal ZIP Code." "(g) For purposes of this chapter, state maps and written records shall only be maintained on public roads which are open to public travel."
SECTION 4. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 32-4-4, relating to removal of asbestos pipe from utility facilities, as follows:
"32-4-4. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'entity' means a county, a municipality, a consolidated government, or a local authority. (b) Whenever existing utility facilities owned and operated by an entity contain asbestos pipe and such pipe facility exists in the public rights of way of any highway, road, bridge, or other transportation project or street authorized pursuant to this title, and the entity determines that such pipe facility should no longer be utilized, the entity that owns and operates the utility facility shall file a notice of abandonment with the department if the facility is located upon the public rights of way under the authority of the department. Upon abandonment, the entity shall have the discretion to:
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(2) Leave the asbestos pipe in place and fill it with grout or other similar substance designed to harden within the pipe and report the asbestos to any prospective buyer or lessee prior to any conveyance of the property; or (3) Allow the pipe to remain undisturbed in the ground and take no further action report the asbestos to any prospective buyer or lessee prior to any conveyance of the property. (c) At the request of the department or entity, any asbestos pipe left in the right of way as authorized by subsection (b) of this Code section shall be marked so as to be locatable. (d) Any costs, claims, or other liability associated with the entity's decision pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section shall be borne by the entity and may be subject to offset by the department. The entity shall not relinquish the ownership of said facility as stated in subsection (h) of Code Section 25-9-7 and Code Section 32-6-174. The facility shall be deemed abandoned and out of service. (e) If retention of the utility facility in its existing location makes the highway improvement or project or operation or activity of the department on the public rights of way impracticable or unfeasible, then the facility should be removed in accordance with federal laws and regulations. The department shall notify the owner of the facility of the reasons the facility makes the highway improvement or project or operation or activity impracticable or unfeasible. (f) If the entity decides to follow the options contained in paragraph (2) or (3) in subsection (b) of this Code section for any facility installed after the effective date of this subsection and the facility is later determined to qualify under subsection (e) of this Code section, then the entity shall remove the facility in accordance with federal laws and regulations. (g)(1) If a project comes within 24 inches of the facility being exposed, the entity shall be responsible for costs associated with removal of the facility. (2) Any indirect or direct removal of pipes not within 24 inches of being exposed shall be the sole responsibility of the department, including all costs. (3) It shall be incumbent upon the department or the entity to remove only the affected area of such a facility and not to remove any section that would not otherwise be impractical so as to reasonably avoid the removal of abandoned or dormant facilities."
SECTION 5. Said title is further amended by revising paragraph (4) of Code Section 32-4-41, relating to the duties of a county with respect to the county road system, as follows:
"(4) A county shall keep on file in the office of the county clerk, available for public inspection, the map of the county road system prepared by the department as provided for in subsection (a) of Code Section 32-4-2. In addition to keeping on file a map of the county road system, the county shall notify the department within three months after a county road is added to the local road or street system and shall further notify the department within three months after a local road or street has been abandoned.

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This notification shall be accompanied by a an appropriate digital file, map, or plat depicting the location of the new or abandoned road;"
SECTION 6. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 32-4-91, relating to the construction and maintenance of municipal street systems, as follows:
"(b) A municipality shall notify the department within three months after a municipal street is added to the municipal street system and shall further notify the department within three months after a municipal street is abandoned. This notification shall be accompanied by a an appropriate digital file, map, or plat depicting the location of the new or abandoned street."
SECTION 7. Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, is amended by revising subsection (c) of Code Section 33-24-53, relating to the prohibition of compensation for referrals to attorneys, as follows:
"(c) With respect to a motor vehicle accident, no employee of any law enforcement agency or the Department of Transportation shall allow any person, including an attorney, health care provider, or their agents, to examine or obtain a copy of any accident report or related investigative report when the employee knows or should reasonably know that the request for access to the report is for commercial solicitation purposes. No person shall request any law enforcement agency or the Department of Transportation to permit examination or to furnish a copy of any such report for commercial solicitation purposes. For purposes of this subsection, a request to examine or obtain a copy of a report is for 'commercial solicitation purposes' if made at a time when there is no relationship between the person or his or her principal requesting the report and any party to the accident, and there is no apparent reason for the person to request the report other than for purposes of soliciting a business or commercial relationship. All persons, except law enforcement personnel and persons named in the report, shall be required to submit a separate written request to the law enforcement agency or the Department of Transportation for each report. Such written request shall state the requestor's name, address, and the intended use of the report in sufficient detail that the law enforcement agency or the Department of Transportation may ascertain that the intended use is not for commercial solicitation purposes. The law enforcement agency or the Department of Transportation shall file each written request with the original report. No person shall knowingly make any false statement in any such written request."
SECTION 8. Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government, is amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 36-36-3, relating to property annexed by municipalities, as follows:

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"(a) The clerk, city attorney, or other person designated by the governing authority of any municipality annexing property shall file a report identifying any property annexed with the Department of Community Affairs and with the county governing authority of the county in which the property being annexed is located. Such reports shall be filed, at a minimum, not more than 30 days following the last day of the quarter in which the annexation becomes effective but may be filed more frequently. Each report shall include the following:
(1) The legal authority under which the annexation was accomplished, which shall be the ordinance or resolution number for any annexation effected pursuant to Article 2, 3, 4, or 6 of this chapter or the Act number if effected by local Act of the General Assembly; (2) The name of the county in which the property being annexed is located; the enactment date and effective date of the annexation ordinance, resolution, or local Act of the General Assembly; and (3) A letter from the governing authority of any municipality annexing property stating their intent to add the annexed area to maps provided by the United States Bureau of the Census during their next regularly scheduled boundary and annexation survey of the municipality and stating that the survey and map will be completed as instructed and returned to the United States Bureau of the Census.; and (4) A list identifying roadways, bridges, and rights of way on state routes that are annexed and, if necessary, the total mileage annexed."
SECTION 9. Said title is further amended by adding a new subsection to Code Section 36-72-14, relating to a permit for development of land on which a cemetery is located, as follows:
"(c) The provisions of this chapter notwithstanding, the Department of Transportation shall not be required to obtain a permit under this chapter unless human remains are to be relocated."
SECTION 10. Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, is amended by revising Code Section 40-9-30, relating to fees for copies of accident reports, as follows:
"40-9-30. The Department of Transportation, or its third-party designee, shall charge a fee of $5.00 for each copy of any accident report received and maintained by that department or its designee pursuant to Code Section 40-6-273."
SECTION 11. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 40-9-31, relating to submission of accident reports, as follows:

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"40-9-31. Each state and local law enforcement agency shall submit to the Department of Transportation the original document of any accident report prepared by such law enforcement agency or submitted to such agency by a member of the public. If the Department of Driver Services receives a claim requesting determination of security, the Department of Transportation shall provide a copy or an electronic copy of any relevant accident reports to the Department of Driver Services. A Any law enforcement agency may transmit the information contained on the accident report form by electronic means, provided that the Department of Transportation has first given approval to the reporting agency for the electronic reporting method utilized. The law enforcement agency shall retain a copy of each accident report. Law enforcement agencies that submit more than 500 reports each calendar year, as determined by the prior calendar year's volume, must transmit the information contained on the accident report form by electronic means, provided that the Department of Transportation has first given approval to the reporting agency for the electronic reporting method utilized. All such reports shall be submitted to the Department of Transportation, in the format specified by the department, not more than 15 days following the end of the month in which such report was prepared or received by such law enforcement agency. The Department of Transportation is authorized to engage the services of a third party in fulfilling its responsibilities under this Code section."

SECTION 12. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2011.

SECTION 13. 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 Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart

Y Heckstall E Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell E Morgan Y Morris E Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E E Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T E Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M

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Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks E Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke
Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans
Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett
Hatfield Y Heard

Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse
Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey
Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Nimmer Y Nix
Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders Y Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson
Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 165, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

Representative Welch of the 110th 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.

House of Representatives 401 Paul D. Coverdell Legislative Office Building
Atlanta, Georgia 30334

March 2, ad 2011

Dear Mr. Clerk,

Article III, Section V, Paragraph III, of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, provides in part that "No bill shall pass which refers to more than one subject matter." Further, Article I, Section II, Paragraph V, provides that "Legislative acts in violation of this Constitution or the Constitution of the United States are void, and the judiciary shall so declare them." This version of HB 137 unconstitutionally refers to more than one subject matter. As such, I was unable to vote in favor of it.

Respectfully,

/s/ Bobby Franklin

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HB 48. By Representatives Powell of the 171st, Lindsey of the 54th, Stephens of the 164th, England of the 108th, Allison of the 8th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ad valorem tax exemptions, so as to revise and change certain provisions regarding applications for, waiver of, denial of, renewal of, and granting of freeport exemptions; to provide for level 1 and level 2 freeport exemptions; to provide for applicability to business inventory; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide an effective date; 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 Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks E Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer

Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler
Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar
Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett

Y Heckstall E Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long N Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell E Morgan Y Morris E Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece
Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon
Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E E Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T E Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson

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Y Cooper Y Crawford

Hatfield Y Heard

Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Scott, M Y Scott, S

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 166, nays 1.

Y Yates Ralston, Speaker

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Representative Dempsey of the 13th 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.

By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the House, having been previously postponed, was again postponed until tomorrow:

HB 91. By Representatives Bearden of the 68th, Ramsey of the 72nd, Powell of the 171st and Cooke of the 18th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 17 and Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the procedure for sentencing and imposition of punishment and the issuance, expiration, and renewal of drivers' licenses, respectively, so as to provide that any person convicted of a felony offense shall have such conviction demarcated on his or her driver's license for the length of his or her sentence; to provide for procedure; to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to cancellation, suspension, and revocation of licenses, so as to provide for license suspension under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

HR 462. By Representatives Dickson of the 6th, England of the 108th and Ehrhart of the 36th:

A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Hines Ward and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.

The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:

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HR 463. By Representatives Marin of the 96th and Casas of the 103rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce; and for other purposes.
HR 464. By Representatives Henson of the 87th, Wilkinson of the 52nd, Jacobs of the 80th, Ashe of the 56th, Brooks of the 63rd and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing September, 2011, as Jewish Heritage Month; and for other purposes.
HR 465. By Representative Powell of the 29th:
A RESOLUTION commending William Glenn Hollingsworth, Franklin County High School's 2011 STAR Student, and Ms. Shari Spokes, Franklin County High School's 2011 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.
HR 466. By Representative Channell of the 116th:
A RESOLUTION commending the Healthy Kids Challenge program and recognizing March 3, 2011, as Healthy Kids Challenge Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 467. By Representative Byrd of the 20th:
A RESOLUTION commending Brett Carter; and for other purposes.
HR 468. By Representatives Wilkinson of the 52nd, Maddox of the 172nd, Taylor of the 173rd, Smyre of the 132nd, Coleman of the 97th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Karen Cox for her outstanding work in the field of education; and for other purposes.
HR 469. By Representative Heckstall of the 62nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church on the occasion of its 50th anniversary; and for other purposes.
HR 470. By Representatives Geisinger of the 48th, Williams of the 89th, Talton of the 145th, Dobbs of the 53rd, Epps of the 128th and others:

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A RESOLUTION commending the Prostate Cancer Pledge and recognizing Monday, March 14, 2011, as Prostate Cancer Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
Representative Williams of the 4th District, Chairman of the Committee on Regulated Industries, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Regulated Industries has had under consideration the following Bill and Resolution of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 374 Do Pass HR 186 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Williams of the 4th
Chairman
Representative O'Neal of the 146th moved that the House do now adjourn until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning, and the motion prevailed.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Thursday, March 3, 2011

Twenty-Third Legislative Day

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:

E Abdul-Salaam Abrams Allison Amerson Anderson Ashe Atwood Baker Battles Bearden
E Beasley-Teague Bell Benton Black Braddock Brockway Bruce Bryant Buckner Burns Byrd Carter Casas Channell Cheokas Clark, J Clark, V Coleman Collins Cooke Coomer Crawford

Davis Dawkins-Haigler Dempsey Dickerson Dickey Dickson Dobbs Dollar Drenner Dudgeon Dukes Dutton Ehrhart England Epps, C Epps, J Evans Fludd Franklin Frazier Gardner Geisinger Golick Gordon Greene Hamilton Hanner Harden, B Harden, M Harrell Hatchett Heard

Hembree E Henson
Hill Holcomb Holmes Holt Houston Howard Huckaby E Hudson Hugley E Jackson Jacobs James Jasperse Jerguson Johnson Jones, J Jones, S Kendrick Kidd Knight Lane Lindsey Long Lucas Maddox, G Manning Marin Maxwell Mayo McCall

McKillip Meadows E Mills Mitchell Morgan Morris Mosby Murphy Neal, J Neal, Y Nimmer Nix O'Neal Pak Parent Parrish Parsons Peake Powell, A Powell, J Pruett Purcell Ramsey Randall Reece Rice Riley Roberts Rogers Rynders Scott, S

Shaw Sheldon Sims, B Smith, E Smith, K Smith, L Smith, R E Smyre Spencer Stephens, M Stephens, R Talton Tankersley Taylor, D Taylor, R Taylor, T Teasley Thomas Tinubu Walker Watson Welch Wilkerson Wilkinson Willard Williams, A Williams, E Williams, R Williamson Yates Ralston, Speaker

The following members were off the floor of the House when the roll was called:

Representatives Benfield of the 85th, Fullerton of the 151st, Heckstall of the 62nd, Horne of the 71st, Jordan of the 77th, Kaiser of the 59th, Martin of the 47th, McBrayer of the 153rd, Oliver of the 83rd, Scott of the 2nd, Setzler of the 35th, Smith of the 168th, Stephenson of the 92nd, and Weldon of the 3rd.

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They wished to be recorded as present.
Due to a mechanical malfunction, Representatives Brooks of the 63rd and Cooper of the 41st were not recorded on the attendance roll call. They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Dr. Benny Tate, Pastor, Rock Springs Church, Milner, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Davis of the 109th, Chairman of the Committee on Information and Audits, reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day had been read and found to be correct.
By unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.
3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.
4. Reports of Standing Committees.
5. Third reading and passage of Local uncontested Bills.
6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 438. By Representatives Kidd of the 141st and Powell of the 29th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections generally, so as to provide that independent candidates shall have an additional qualifying period; to change the time for filing of nomination petitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 439. By Representatives Kidd of the 141st and Powell of the 29th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections generally, so as to provide that an incumbent may qualify for reelection as an independent candidate or as the candidate of a political body without filing a nomination petition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 440. By Representatives Willard of the 49th, Dobbs of the 53rd, Jacobs of the 80th, Golick of the 34th, Benfield of the 85th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding offenses against public health and morals, so as to change certain provisions regarding the offense of cruelty to animals; to provide a definition; to clarify provisions relating to the elements of the offenses of cruelty to animals and aggravated cruelty to animals; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.
HB 441. By Representatives Maddox of the 127th, Golick of the 34th, Jacobs of the 80th, Ramsey of the 72nd, Lane of the 167th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 15 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Attorney General, so as to provide for certain requirements relating to the Attorney General's authorization to employ private counsel; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 442. By Representatives Mills of the 25th, Rogers of the 26th, Collins of the 27th and Benton of the 31st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the continuation of an alternative method of distribution of the net proceeds of the sales and use tax for educational purposes authorized under Article VIII, Section VI, Paragraph IV of the Constitution among the Hall County School District, City of

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Gainesville School District, and City of Buford Independent School District; to provide an effective date; to provide for applicability; to provide for automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 443. By Representative Epps of the 128th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-14-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, containing definitions relative to speed detection devices, so as to allow certain rehabilitation centers to obtain permits for using such devices; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.
HB 444. By Representatives Nix of the 69th and Smith of the 70th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Heard County Water Authority, originally known as the Franklin-Heard County Water Authority, approved March 21, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 4613), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 22, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 4139), so as to change provisions relating to compensation of members of the authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 445. By Representatives Welch of the 110th, Lindsey of the 54th and Evans of the 40th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property, so as to provide for security deposits when residential rental property has been foreclosed upon; to change provisions relating to judgments and writs of possession; to provide for a definition; to provide for rights and remedies of tenants when their rental property has been foreclosed upon; to provide for notices to tenants who reside in property being foreclosed upon; to change provisions relating to sales made on foreclosure under power of sale; to prohibit wrongfully inducing a tenant to vacate property being foreclosed upon; to provide for specified civil damages; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 446. By Representative Mitchell of the 88th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 30 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to protection of disabled adults and elder persons, so as to clarify the immunity of financial service employees acting in good faith to seek information to guard against fraud against elderly and disabled adults; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 447. By Representative Mitchell of the 88th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 7 of Chapter 14 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to foreclosures on personalty, so as to enact the "Foreclosure Rescue Fraud Prevention Act"; to provide for definitions; to provide for foreclosure rescue consultants and firms to be bonded; to provide for the application of certain state consumer protection laws to foreclosure rescue transactions; to provide that unfair foreclosure rescue transactions are unlawful and void; to provide for remedies; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 448. By Representative Peake of the 137th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Department of Economic Development, so as to provide legislative findings; to define certain terms; to provide that the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Authority shall develop criteria for designating educational tourist attractions throughout this state which honor members of the hall of fame; to provide for criteria governing the design and placement of signs to be erected on public land recognizing such tourist attractions; to provide for rules and regulations by the State Transportation Board; to amend Code Section 32-6-76 of the O.C.G.A., relating to restrictions on directional signs generally, so as to authorize directional signs to such tourist attractions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Economic Development & Tourism.

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HB 449. By Representative Sims of the 169th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 7-1-810, relating to definitions relative to multiple-party accounts, so as to provide a definition of the term "person" to include entities registered to provide preneed services; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries.
HB 450. By Representatives Sims of the 169th, Powell of the 29th, Pruett of the 144th, Rogers of the 26th, Stephens of the 164th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to setoff debt collection, so as to authorize a setoff of certain debts owed to public housing authorities; to change certain provisions relating to definitions; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 451. By Representative Parsons of the 42nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 4 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to natural gas competition and deregulation, so as to change certain provisions relating to the universal service fund; to provide a short title; to provide for the creation and maintenance of the fund from the proceeds of the sale, lease, or operation of certain facilities; to provide for certain payments to the fund; to provide for commission approval of certain sales and leases; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Energy, Utilities & Telecommunications.
HR 460. By Representatives Epps of the 140th, Holmes of the 125th, Dickey of the 136th, Randall of the 138th, Peake of the 137th and others:
A RESOLUTION honoring the accomplishments of Coach Billy Henderson and dedicating an interchange in his name; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

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HR 461. By Representatives Ashe of the 56th, Carter of the 175th, Thomas of the 100th, Fullerton of the 151st, Kaiser of the 59th and others:

A RESOLUTION directing the Georgia Department of Education and the Georgia Professional Standards Commission to cooperatively develop a course on educator ethics to include information on the official Georgia Code of Ethics for educators and have as one area of emphasis best practices for administering state mandated tests; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Education.

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

HB 416 HB 418 HB 420 HB 422 HB 424 HB 431 HB 433 HB 435 HB 437 HR 459 SB 67

HB 417 HB 419 HB 421 HB 423 HB 425 HB 432 HB 434 HB 436 HR 458 SB 33

Pursuant to HR 367, the House recognized Operation One Voice and commended Sergeant First Class Joe Kap.

Representative Morris of the 155th District, Chairman of the Committee on Banks and Banking, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Banks and Banking has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:

HB 239 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Morris of the 155th
Chairman

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Representative Parsons of the 42nd District, Chairman of the Committee on Energy, Utilities, and Telecommunications, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Energy, Utilities, and Telecommunications has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 256 HB 280 HB 304

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Parsons of the 42nd
Chairman

Representative Golick of the 34th District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 315 HB 373 HB 390

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Golick of the 34th
Chairman

Representative Smith of the 70th District, Chairman of the Committee on Natural Resources and Environment, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Natural Resources and Environment has had under consideration the following Bill and Resolutions of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

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HB 274 HR 381 SR 15

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Smith of the 70th
Chairman

Representative Bearden of the 68th District, Chairman of the Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 180 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 254 Do Pass

HB 247 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 266 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Bearden of the 68th
Chairman

The following Resolutions of the House, referred to the House Rules Subcommittee on Invites, were reported by the Committee on Rules with the following recommendations:

HR 260 Do Pass HR 435 Do Pass
The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2011

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 23rd Legislative Day as enumerated below:

DEBATE CALENDAR

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Open Rule

None Modified Open Rule

HB 189 Noncovered Dental Services Act; enact (Substitute) (Ins-Wilkinson-52nd) Modified Structured Rule

HB 87

Illegal Immigration Reform and Enforcement Act of 2011; enact

(Substitute) (JudyNC-Ramsey-72nd) (AM# 35 0232)

Pursuant to Rule 33.3, debate on HB 87 will be limited to three hours. Time to be

allocated at the discretion of the Speaker.

HB 123 HB 142 HB 264

Weapon removal from public official; include stun guns and tasers; clarify (Substitute) (JudyNC-Powell-171st) Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize, and correct errors or omissions (Substitute) (CR-Willard-49th) Georgia Council for the Arts; power and authority; revise certain provisions (ED&T-Carter-175th)

Structured Rule

HB 156

Indemnification payment; injured state highway employees; change provisions (Ins-Cheokas-134th)

Bills and Resolutions on this calendar may be called in any order the Speaker desires.

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Meadows of the 5th
Chairman

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

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate and House:

SB 21. By Senators Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Seabaugh of the 28th, McKoon of the 29th, Heath of the 31st, Loudermilk of the 52nd and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 2 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to administration of tax and license laws, so as to provide that no audit shall be conducted after three years following the filing of a sales and use tax return or report; to provide an exception; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 34. By Senators Rogers of the 21st, Williams of the 19th, Seabaugh of the 28th, Goggans of the 7th, Tolleson of the 20th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 14 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to other educational programs under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to authorize public school students in charter schools and virtual schools to participate in extracurricular activities at their resident school; to provide for definitions; to provide that the student is subject to the same rules and regulations applicable to other students; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 66. By Senators Carter of the 1st, Unterman of the 45th, Goggans of the 7th and Grant of the 25th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to physicians, acupuncture, physician assistants, cancer and glaucoma treatment, respiratory care, clinical perfusionists, and orthotics and prosthetics practice, so as to revise continuing education requirements relative to clinical perfusionists; to revise the definition of "perfusion"; to revise requirements relating to renewal of licenses for clinical perfusionists; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 92. By Senators McKoon of the 29th, Williams of the 19th, Bethel of the 54th, Staton of the 18th, Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, so as to provide limitations on when in-person absentee balloting may be conducted; to provide for a period of advance voting; to provide for procedures; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 122. By Senators Tolleson of the 20th, Williams of the 19th, Hooks of the 14th, Bulloch of the 11th, Golden of the 8th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 91 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government public works bidding, so as to provide for local government contracts related to planning, financing, constructing, acquiring, operating, or maintaining certain water reservoirs, facilities, and systems; to amend Part 2 of Article 1 of Chapter 23 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Water Supply Division of the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority, so as to provide for participation by the division in certain local water reservoir, facilities, and systems projects; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 125. By Senator Grant of the 25th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to make provisions for the Magistrate Court of Jasper County, approved March 12, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 3785), as amended, so as to provide that the clerk of the Superior Court of Jasper County shall serve as the clerk of the magistrate court; to provide for the appointment of a clerk of the magistrate court in the event that the clerk of superior court chooses not serve as such clerk; to provide for the compensation of such clerk; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 195. By Representatives Taylor of the 79th, Jacobs of the 80th and Parent of the 81st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Dunwoody to exercise all redevelopment and other powers under Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VII of the Constitution and Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the "Redevelopment Powers Law," as amended; to provide for a referendum; to provide effective dates; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 300. By Representatives Channell of the 116th, Kidd of the 141st and Hudson of the 124th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Putnam County, approved September 8, 1879 (Ga. L. 1879, p. 334), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 13, 1957 (Ga. L. 1957, p. 2130), an Act approved April 11, 1979 (Ga. L. 1979, p. 3496), an Act approved March 30, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 4819), an Act approved March 30, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4410), and an Act approved April 1, 1996 (Ga. L. 1996, p. 3804), so as to provide for certain compensation of the members of

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the board; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the Committees:

SB 21.

By Senators Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Seabaugh of the 28th, McKoon of the 29th, Heath of the 31st, Loudermilk of the 52nd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 2 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to administration of tax and license laws, so as to provide that no audit shall be conducted after three years following the filing of a sales and use tax return or report; to provide an exception; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

SB 34.

By Senators Rogers of the 21st, Williams of the 19th, Seabaugh of the 28th, Goggans of the 7th, Tolleson of the 20th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 14 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to other educational programs under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to authorize public school students in charter schools and virtual schools to participate in extracurricular activities at their resident school; to provide for definitions; to provide that the student is subject to the same rules and regulations applicable to other students; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Education.

SB 66.

By Senators Carter of the 1st, Unterman of the 45th, Goggans of the 7th and Grant of the 25th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to physicians, acupuncture, physician assistants, cancer and glaucoma treatment, respiratory care, clinical perfusionists, and orthotics and prosthetics practice, so as to revise continuing education requirements relative to clinical perfusionists; to revise the definition of "perfusion"; to revise requirements relating to renewal of licenses for clinical perfusionists; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.

SB 92.

By Senators McKoon of the 29th, Williams of the 19th, Bethel of the 54th, Staton of the 18th, Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, so as to provide limitations on when in-person absentee balloting may be conducted; to provide for a period of advance voting; to provide for procedures; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.

SB 122. By Senators Tolleson of the 20th, Williams of the 19th, Hooks of the 14th, Bulloch of the 11th, Golden of the 8th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 91 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government public works bidding, so as to provide for local government contracts related to planning, financing, constructing, acquiring, operating, or maintaining certain water reservoirs, facilities, and systems; to amend Part 2 of Article 1 of Chapter 23 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Water Supply Division of the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority, so as to provide for participation by the division in certain local water reservoir, facilities, and systems projects; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources & Environment.

SB 125. By Senator Grant of the 25th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to make provisions for the Magistrate Court of Jasper County, approved March 12, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 3785), as amended, so as to provide that the clerk of the Superior Court of Jasper County shall serve as the clerk of the magistrate court; to provide for the appointment of a clerk of the magistrate court in the event that the clerk of superior court chooses not serve as such clerk; to provide for the compensation of such clerk; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.

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Pursuant to HR 386, the House congratulated the Brookwood High School football team on winning the 2010 GHSA Class AAAAA State Championship and invited them to be recognized by the House of Representatives.
Pursuant to HR 435, the House commended the Legislative Fellows Program for Pakistan and invited program participants to be recognized by the House of Representatives.
The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Byrd of the 20th, Jasperse of the 12th, Epps of the 140th, Lucas of the 139th, Kendrick of the 94th, Taylor of the 55th, Ashe of the 56th, and Smith of the 122nd.
The following Resolutions of the House, favorably reported by the Committee on Rules, were read and adopted:
HR 260. By Representatives Gardner of the 57th, Oliver of the 83rd, Abrams of the 84th, Ashe of the 56th, Dobbs of the 53rd and others:
A RESOLUTION Commending the Fuqua Center for Late-Life Depression at Emory University, the Atlanta Housing Authority, the Atlanta Area Agency on Aging/Atlanta Regional Commission, the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, the J.B. Fuqua Foundation, and the Jesse Parker Williams Foundation and inviting their representatives to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 435. By Representatives Cheokas of the 134th, Wilkinson of the 52nd, Stephens of the 164th, Lindsey of the 54th, Oliver of the 83rd and others:
A RESOLUTION commending the Legislative Fellows Program for Pakistan and inviting program participants to be recognized by 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 264. By Representatives Carter of the 175th, Wilkinson of the 52nd, Stephens of the 164th, Collins of the 27th and Huckaby of the 113th:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 12 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to the Georgia Council for the Arts, so as to revise certain provisions as to the power, authority, duties, and related matters of the director of the Office of Planning and Budget and the Office of Planning and Budget so that such power, authority, duties, and related matters shall now be vested in and carried out by the commissioner of economic development and the Department of Economic Development; to provide for related matters; 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:

E Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden E Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas
Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins N Cooke Y Coomer
Cooper Crawford

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey
Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton
Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett N Hatfield Y Heard

Heckstall Hembree E Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby E Hudson Y Hugley E Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Lane Y Lindsey Y Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall
Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders Y Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T E Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R
Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D
Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch
Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E
Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
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On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 155, nays 3.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
Representatives Clark of the 98th, Hembree of the 67th, and Maddox of the 172nd 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 Byrd of the 20th stated that she inadvertently voted "aye" on the preceding roll call. She wished to be recorded as voting "nay" thereon.
House of Representatives 401 Paul D. Coverdell Legislative Office Building
Atlanta, Georgia 30334
March 3, ad 2011
Dear Mr. Clerk,
Article III, Section V, Paragraph III, of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, provides in part that "No bill shall pass which refers to more than one subject matter." Further, Article I, Section II, Paragraph V, provides that "Legislative acts in violation of this Constitution or the Constitution of the United States are void, and the judiciary shall so declare them." This version of HB 264 unconstitutionally refers to more than one subject matter. As such, I was unable to vote in favor of it.
Respectfully,
/s/ Bobby Franklin
HB 156. By Representatives Cheokas of the 134th, Meadows of the 5th, Roberts of the 154th, England of the 108th, Bearden of the 68th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 45-9-85 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to payment for indemnification for death or disability, procedure for making of payments, and appeal, so as to change provisions relative to the indemnification of injured state highway employees; to provide an effective date; 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.

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

E Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden E Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas
Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V
Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper
Crawford

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey
Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett
Hatfield Y Heard

Y Heckstall Y Hembree E Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby E Hudson Y Hugley E Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey
Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders Y Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R
Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch
Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E
Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 165, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Representative Channell of the 116th 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 189. By Representatives Wilkinson of the 52nd, Maxwell of the 17th, Shaw of the 176th, Hembree of the 67th, Mitchell of the 88th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding insurance, so as to provide that no contract or agreement between a dental insurer or network and a dentist shall require the dentist to accept an amount for dental care services that are not covered dental services under a dental benefit plan; to provide that no dental insurer shall publish or otherwise communicate that discounts are available for noncovered dental services; to provide that a violation is punishable as an unfair trade practice; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 1 of Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding insurance, so as to provide that no contract or agreement between a dental insurer or network and a dentist shall require the dentist to accept an amount for dental care services that are not covered dental services under a dental benefit plan; to provide that no dental insurer shall publish or otherwise communicate that discounts are available for noncovered dental services; to provide that a violation is punishable as an unfair trade practice; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Noncovered Dental Services Act."
SECTION 2. Article 1 of Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding insurance, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"33-24-59.14. (a) As used in this Code section:
(1) 'Covered dental services' means dental care services for which a reimbursement is available under a covered person's dental benefit plan, or for which a reimbursement would be available but for the application of contractual limitations such as deductibles, copayments, coinsurance, waiting periods, annual or lifetime maximums, frequency limitations, alternative benefit payments, or any other limitation.

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(2) 'Covered person' means any subscriber, enrollee, member, beneficiary, or participant, or his or her dependent, for whom benefits are payable when that covered person receives dental care services rendered or authorized by a dentist licensed under Chapter 11 of Title 43. (3) 'Dental benefit plan' means any individual or group plan, policy, contract, or subscription agreement which includes or is for dental care services that is issued, delivered, issued for delivery, or renewed in this state whether by a health care insurer, health maintenance organization, preferred provider organization, accident and sickness insurer, fraternal benefit society, nonprofit hospital service corporation, nonprofit medical or dental service corporation, health care plan, or any other person, firm, corporation, joint venture, or other similar business entity that pays for, purchases, or furnishes dental care services to patients, insureds, beneficiaries, or covered dependents in this state. (4) 'Dental insurer' means any person, firm, corporation, joint venture, or other similar business entity that offers dental benefit plans in consideration of periodic payments. (b) No contract between a dental insurer and a dentist shall require a dentist to accept an amount set by the dental insurer as payment for dental care services that are not covered dental services under the covered person's dental benefit plan. (c) A dental insurer or other person or entity providing third-party administrator services shall not make available any providers in its dentist network to a plan that sets dental fees for any services except covered services. (d) A dental insurer shall not draft, publish, disseminate, or circulate explanation of benefit forms that include language which directly or indirectly implies that a dentist may or should extend discounts to patients for noncovered dental services. Statements by a dental insurer which are prohibited by this Code section include but are not limited to, "Our members value the services you provide and we encourage you to continue extending the discount on noncovered services." (e) A violation of this Code section shall be punishable as an unfair trade practice under Article 1 of Chapter 6 of this title."
SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
The following amendment was read and withdrawn:
Representative Wilkinson of the 52nd offers the following amendment:
Amend HB 189 (LC 37 1121) by deleting on lines 6 and 7 after "services;" the following:
to provide that a violation is punishable as an unfair trade practice;
By deleting lines 47 and 48;

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By inserting a double quote at the end of line 46.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Wilkinson of the 52nd offers the following amendment:

Amend the House Committee on Insurance substitute to HB 189 (LC 37 1166S) by deleting on lines 6 and 7 after "services;" the following:

to provide that a violation is punishable as an unfair trade practice;

By deleting lines 46 through 50 and inserting in their place: insurer which are prohibited by this Code section include but are not limited to, 'Our members value the services you provide and we encourage you to continue extending the discount on noncovered services.'"

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:

E Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden E Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson
Dickey Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick

Y Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby E Hudson Y Hugley E Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris
Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R
Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley
Taylor, D Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson

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Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin
Martin Y Maxwell

Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders Y Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E
Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 165, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute, as amended.

Representatives Dickey of the 136th, Dickson of the 6th, and Williams of the 4th 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.

House of Representatives 401 Paul D. Coverdell Legislative Office Building
Atlanta, Georgia 30334

March 3, ad 2011

Dear Mr. Clerk,

Article I, Section X, of the Constitution of the United States, provides among other things that "No State shall...pass any...Law impairing the Obligation of Contracts." Further, Article I, Section II, Paragraph V, of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, provides that "Legislative acts in violation of this Constitution or the Constitution of the United States are void, and the judiciary shall so declare them." This version of HB 189 unconstitutionally impairs the obligation of contracts. As such, I was unable to vote in favor of it.

Respectfully,

/s/ Bobby Franklin

HB 142. By Representatives Willard of the 49th and Maddox of the 127th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, so as to revise, modernize, and correct errors or omissions in said

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Code in furtherance of the work of the Code Revision Commission; to repeal portions of said Code, or Acts in amendment thereof, which have become obsolete, have been declared to be unconstitutional, or have been preempted or superseded by subsequent laws; to reenact the statutory portions of said Code, as amended; to provide for other matters relating to revision and reenactment of said Code; to provide for effect in event of conflicts; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, so as to revise, modernize, and correct errors or omissions in said Code in furtherance of the work of the Code Revision Commission; to repeal portions of said Code, or Acts in amendment thereof, which have become obsolete, have been declared to be unconstitutional, or have been preempted or superseded by subsequent laws; to reenact the statutory portions of said Code, as amended; to provide for other matters relating to revision and reenactment of said Code; to provide for effect in event of conflicts; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

Reserved.

SECTION 1.

SECTION 2. Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to agriculture, is amended in: (1) Code Section 2-7-113.1, relating to the prohibition of local regulation of pesticides and variances from rule or regulation of the Commissioner of Agriculture, by replacing "the Natural Resources and the Environment Committee of the House of Representatives" with "the Natural Resources and Environment Committee of the House of Representatives" in subsection (b).

Reserved.

SECTION 3.

Reserved.

SECTION 4.

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Reserved.

SECTION 5.

Reserved.

SECTION 6.

SECTION 7. Title 7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to banking and finance, is amended in: (1) Code Section 7-1-1001, relating to the licensing of mortgage lenders and mortgage brokers and exemptions for certain persons and entities and registration requirements, by replacing "of this Code section shall obtain" with "of this Code section, shall obtain" in subsection (b). (2) Code Section 7-1-1004, relating to the investigation of mortgage broker and lender applicants and their officers, audit, and education, experience, and other requirements relative to licensees and registrants, by replacing "Investigation, and" with "Investigation and" in paragraph (1) of subsection (j).

SECTION 8. Title 8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to buildings and housing, is amended in: (1) Code Section 8-2-111, relating to building and housing definitions in regard to units designed to be affixed to foundations or existing buildings, by replacing "part," with "part" in paragraph (6.1).

Reserved.

SECTION 9.

SECTION 10. Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to commerce and trade, is amended in: (1) Code Section 10-5-76, relating to public records and exceptions relative to administration of the "Georgia Uniform Securities Act of 2008," by replacing "Code Section 10-5-21;" with "Code Section 10-5-71;" in paragraph (1) of subsection (b). (2) Code Section 10-14-6, relating to irrevocable trust funds in regard to cemetery and funeral services, by revising paragraph (1) of subsection (f) as follows:
"(f)(1) The assets of a trust fund shall be invested and reinvested subject to all the terms, conditions, limitations, and restrictions imposed by the laws of the State of Georgia upon executors and trustees regarding the making and depositing of investments with trust moneys pursuant to former Code Sections 53-8-1 through 53-84 of the 'Pre-1998 Probate Code,' as such existed on December 31, 1997, if applicable,; Code Section 53-8-1 of the 'Revised Probate Code of 1998,'; or Code Section 53-12-340 of 'The Revised Georgia Trust Code of 2010.'. Subject to said

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terms, conditions, limitations, and restrictions, the trustee of the perpetual care trust fund shall have full power to hold, purchase, sell, assign, transfer, reinvest, and dispose of any of the securities and investments in which any of the assets of said fund are invested, including proceeds of investments."
SECTION 11. Title 11 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the commercial code, is amended in: (1) Code Section 11-9-333, relating to priority of certain liens, by revising the introductory language of subsection (a) as follows:
"(a) Year's support; property taxes; other state taxes; other taxes or judgments. Except as is expressly provided to the contrary elsewhere in this article and in subsection (b) of this Code section, a perfected security interest in collateral takes priority over each and all of the liens, claims, and rights described in Code Section 4414-320, relating to the establishment of certain liens, as now or hereafter amended, and; former Code Section 53-7-91 of the 'Pre-1998 Probate Code,' as such existed on December 31, 1997, if applicable, or; and Code Section 53-7-40 of the 'Revised Probate Code of 1998,', relating to the priority of debts against the estate of a decedent, as now or hereafter amended,; provided, nevertheless, that:"
SECTION 12. Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conservation and natural resources, is amended in: (1) Code Section 12-2-8, relating to the promulgation of minimum standards and procedures for protection of natural resources, environment, and vital areas of state and stream and reservoir buffers, by replacing "Georgia Forestry Commission" with "State Forestry Commission" in division (g)(2)(D)(i). (2) Code Section 12-3-522.1, relating to the joint operation between the Georgia Music Hall of Fame and the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame and proposals for accomplishing objectives, by replacing "property management and other activities" with "property management, and other activities" and by replacing "management and operation" with "management, and operation" both times it appears. (3) Code Section 12-3-562.1, relating to the joint operation between the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame and the Georgia Music Hall of Fame and proposals for accomplishing objectives, by replacing "property management and other activities" with "property management, and other activities" and by replacing "management and operation" with "management, and operation" both times it appears. (4) Chapter 3, relating to parks, historic areas, memorials, and recreation, by revising and redesignating Code Section 12-3-651, relating to the creation of the Georgia Agrirama Development Authority, delegation of powers, duration, and designation as the State Museum of Agriculture, as follows:

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"12-3-651 20-3-73.1. (a) There is created a body corporate and politic, to be known as the Georgia Agrirama Development Authority, which shall be deemed an instrumentality of the State of Georgia and a public corporation. By that name, style, and title, such body may contract and be contracted with, sue and be sued, implead and be impleaded, and complain and defend in all courts. (b) The authority may delegate to one or more of its members or to its agents and employees such powers and duties as it may deem proper. (c) The authority shall exist through June 30, 2010. (d) The Georgia Agrirama is designated and shall be recognized as the State Museum of Agriculture."; and by revising and redesignating Code Section 12-3-662, relating to the continuation of the Georgia Agrirama Development Authority, governance, and transfer of assets, as follows: "12-3-662 20-3-73.2. (a) After June 30, 2010, the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia shall be the successor to and a continuation of the authority former Georgia Agrirama Development Authority provided under former provisions of Article 11 of Chapter 3 of Title 12 as such existed on June 30, 2010, and shall continue the mission of the former authority. (b) The change of the governance of the State Museum of Agriculture and its continuation, as provided in this Code section, shall in no way affect any existing obligations, liabilities, or rights of the authority as such existed on June 30, 2010. All such obligations, liabilities, and rights are transferred to, vested in, and assumed by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia. All existing contracts and agreements between any party and the authority shall not be affected by this Code section but shall continue in full force and effect, without interruption, as contracts or agreements of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia. (c) All right, title, interest, and ownership of all assets, including all real estate, of the authority are transferred to and vested in the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia."; and by repealing the remainder of Article 11 of said Chapter 3, relating to the Georgia Agrirama Development Authority, which consists of obsolete Code Sections 12-3-650 and 12-3-652 through 12-3-661. (5) Code Section 12-5-4, relating to programs for voluntary water conservation and enhancing water supply, by replacing "Georgia Department of Natural Resources," with "Department of Natural Resources,", by replacing "the Georgia Department of Community Affairs," with "the Department of Community Affairs,", by replacing "the Georgia Forestry Commission," with "the State Forestry Commission,", by replacing "the Georgia Department of Community Health," with "the Department of Community Health,", by replacing "the Georgia Department of Agriculture," with "the Department of Agriculture,", and by replacing "the Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission" with "the State Soil and Water Conservation Commission" in subsection (a).

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(6) Code Section 12-5-7, relating to local variances from state restrictions on outdoor watering, by replacing "4 P.M." with "4:00 P.M." in paragraph (1) of subsection (a.1). (7) Code Section 12-5-180.1, relating to allocating water and waste-water usage among tenants and charging tenants for usage, by replacing "provided, however, a county" with "provided, however, that a county, municipal, or other" in subsection (f). (8) Code Section 12-5-524, relating to the creation of the Water Council and obligations of the council, by replacing "Georgia Forestry Commission" with "State Forestry Commission" in subsection (a). (9) Code Section 12-8-104, relating to the powers and duties of the director of the voluntary remediation program, by replacing "To collect assess, receive," with "To collect, assess, receive," in paragraph (5) of subsection (a). (10) Code Section 12-8-104.1, relating to the establishment of the Voluntary Remediation Escrow Account and the role and duties of the director, by replacing "interest bearing account" with "interest-bearing account" in subsection (a). (11) Code Section 12-11-4, relating to the creation of the Georgia Youth Conservation Corps, purposes, and rules and regulations, by replacing the period with a semicolon at the end of paragraph (8.1).

Reserved.

SECTION 13.

SECTION 14. Title 14 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to corporations, partnerships, and associations, is amended in: (1) Code Section 14-8-25, relating to incidents of tenancy in partnership, by revising paragraph (5) of subsection (b) as follows:
"(5) A partner's right in specific partnership property is not subject to the year's support provided for in former Code Sections 53-5-1 and 53-5-2 of the 'Pre-1998 Probate Code,' as such existed on December 31, 1997, if applicable, or in Code Sections 53-3-1, 53-3-2, 53-3-4, 53-3-5, and 53-3-7 of the 'Revised Probate Code of 1998.'."

SECTION 15. Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, is amended in: (1) Code Section 15-9-86.1, relating to statements in lieu of stating time of hearing in certain types of probate court proceedings, by revising paragraphs (10) and (11) of subsection (e) as follows:
"(10) Proceedings for determination of heirs at law, as provided in former Code Sections 53-4-30, et seq. of the 'Pre-1998 Probate Code' as such existed on December 31, 1997; and (11) Proceedings for setting aside year's support, as provided in former Code Section 53-5-8 of the 'Pre-1998 Probate Code.' as such existed on December 31, 1997."

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(2) Code Section 15-9-127, relating to probate courts and additional concurrent jurisdiction with superior courts, by revising paragraph (3) as follows:
"(3) Approval of settlement agreements pursuant to former Code Section 53-3-22 of the 'Pre-1998 Probate Code,' as such existed on December 31, 1997, if applicable, or Code Section 53-5-25 of the 'Revised Probate Code of 1998';" (3) Code Section 15-11-30.1, relating to appointment of guardian and transfer of custody and support questions from superior courts to juvenile courts, by revising division (a)(2)(A)(ii) and subdivision (a)(2)(F)(vii)(III) as follows:
"(ii) Find that termination of parental rights and adoption, and, if the proposed guardian is not a relative of the child, that placement with a fit and willing relative, is not in the best interest of the child;"
"(III) If there is no grandparent of the child, any three of the nearest adult relatives of the child determined according to Code Section 53-2-1 of the 'Revised Probate Code of 1998';" (4) Code Section 15-11-84, relating to juvenile proceedings and governmental entity defined, sharing information, and confidentiality, by replacing "Governmental entities and state, county, municipal, or consolidated government, or municipal government departments, boards, or agencies shall" with "Governmental entities and state, county, municipal, or consolidated government departments, boards, or agencies shall" at the beginning of subsection (b). (5) Code Section 15-16-21, relating to fees for sheriff's services and disposition of fees, by replacing "in his hands," with "in his or her hands," in paragraph (14) of subsection (b).
SECTION 16. Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, is amended in: (1) Code Section 16-5-21, relating to aggravated assault, by replacing "court interpreter or" with "court interpreter, or" in subsection (l). (2) Code Section 16-9-109.1, relating to fraudulent business practices using the Internet or electronic mail, definitions, penalties and sanctions, and immunity, by replacing "'Electronic mail message'" with "'E-mail message'" at the beginning of paragraph (1) of subsection (a) and by replacing "electronic mail message," with "e-mail message," in paragraph (1) of subsection (b). (3) Code Section 16-9-153, relating to e-mail virus distribution, denial of service attacks, and other conduct prohibited, by replacing "electronic mail" with "e-mail" in subparagraph (a)(1)(A). (4) Code Section 16-10-6, relating to the sale of real or personal property to a political subdivision by a local officer or employee and exceptions, by adding "and" at the end of subparagraph (c)(3)(B). (5) Code Section 16-11-129, relating to license to carry a weapon, temporary renewal permit, and mandamus, by replacing "the United States Bureau of Immigration and

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Customs Enforcement" with "United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement" in paragraph (3) of subsection (d). (6) Code Section 16-11-173, relating to firearms and legislative findings, preemption of local regulation and lawsuits, and exceptions, by replacing "municipalities or counties" with "municipalities or counties," in subsection (d). (7) Code Section 6-12-175, relating to minors and tobacco and enforcement actions, collection and report of fines, inspections by law enforcement agencies, and annual report, by replacing "officers, and" with "officers and" in subsection (b). (8) Code Section 16-13-46, relating to administrative inspections and warrants in regard to controlled substances, by adding "and" at the end of paragraph (3) of subsection (a) and subparagraph (b)(4)(E). (9) Code Section 16-14-3, relating to definitions in regard to the "Georgia RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations) Act," by redesignating division (9)(A)(xl) as division (9)(A)(xxxix) and by redesignating division (9)(A)(xxxx) as division (9)(A)(xl), respectively, and by revising division (12)(B)(i) as follows:
"(i) Any person appointed or acting as a guardian or conservator under Title 29, relating to guardian and ward, or personal representative under former Chapter 6 of Title 53 of the 'Pre-1998 Probate Code,' as such existed on December 31, 1997, relating to the administration of estates, if applicable, or Chapter 6 of Title 53 of the 'Revised Probate Code of 1998' and other provisions in such revised probate code Chapter 1 through 11 of Title 53, the 'Revised Probate Code of 1998,' relating to the administration of estates; or" (10) Code Section 16-15-4, relating to participation in criminal street gang activity prohibited, by replacing "(i) or (j)" with "(i), or (j)" in paragraph (3) of subsection (k).
SECTION 17. Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to criminal procedure, is amended in: (1) Code Section 17-6-12, relating to the discretion of the court to release a person charged with a crime on that person's own recognizance only and effect of failure of person charged to appear for trial, by inserting a semicolon at the end of subparagraph (a)(1)(C). (2) Code Section 17-10-6.1, relating to punishment for serious violent offenders, by revising the undesignated text at the end of paragraph (2) of subsection (b) as follows:
"shall, unless sentenced to life imprisonment, be a split sentence which shall include a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of 25 years, followed by probation for life. No portion of the mandatory minimum sentence imposed shall be suspended, stayed, probated, deferred, or withheld by the sentencing court and shall not be or reduced by any form of pardon, parole, or commutation of sentence by the State Board of Pardons and Paroles." so as to conform with Merritt v. State, 286 Ga. 650, 651 at note 3 (2010). (3) Article 1 of Chapter 10, relating to procedure for sentencing and imposition of punishment, by codifying the text of Section 10 of an Act to amend Code Section 16-5-1

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and Chapter 10 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, approved April 29, 2009 (Ga. L. 2009, p. 223), as Code Section 17-10-16.1. (4) Code Section 17-17-12.1, relating to requests to prevent an accused from sending any form of written, text, or electronic communication to the victim's family, or the victim, by replacing "insure" with "ensure" in paragraph (3) of subsection (d).

Reserved.

SECTION 18.

Reserved.

SECTION 19.

SECTION 20. Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, is amended in: (1) Code Section 20-1-10, relating to certification by the Public Service Commission required prior to contracting with motor or contract carrier, by replacing "technical school or other institution" with "technical school, or other institution" in subsection (a). (2) Code Section 20-1A-12, relating to the Department of Early Care and Learning and application, "license" defined, actions authorized by the department in event of violations, investigations, and governmental immunity, by replacing "within 30 days of due date" with "within 30 days of the due date" in paragraph (7) of subsection (c). (3) Code Section 20-2-51, relating to local boards of education and the election of county board members, persons ineligible to be members or superintendent, ineligibility for local boards of education, and ineligibility for other elective offices, by replacing the single quotation marks with double quotation marks at the beginning and end of the term "immediate family member" in subparagraph (c)(4)(A). (4) Code Section 20-2-73, relating to removal of local board of education members under certain circumstances, by replacing "subparagraph (6.1)(A)" with "subparagraph (A) of paragraph (6.1)" in subsection (a). (5) Code Section 20-2-167, relating to the State Board of Education and funding for direct instructional, media center, and staff development costs, computerized uniform budget and accounting system, submission of local budget to the state board, and provision of certain information by local boards, by replacing "as long as" with "so long as" in paragraph (3) of subsection (f). (6) Code Section 20-2-182, relating to program weights to reflect funds for payment of salaries and benefits, maximum class size, reporting requirements, and application to specific school years, by replacing "as long as" with "so long as" in the undesignated text at the end of paragraph (1) of subsection (i). (7) Code Section 20-2-184.1, relating to funding for additional days of instruction, programs for low-performing students, and transportation costs, by replacing "as long as" with "so long as" in paragraph (3) of subsection (b).

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(8) Code Section 20-2-212, relating to salary schedules established by the State Board of Education, by replacing "as long as" with "so long as" in the undesignated text at the end of paragraph (2) of subsection (a). (9) Code Section 20-2-212.6, relating to limitation on salary increase for school superintendent or administrators, by replacing "that this shall not apply" with "that this subsection shall not apply" in subsection (a) and by replacing "30 days notice" with "30 days' notice" in paragraph (1) of subsection (b). (10) Code Section 20-2-326, relating to definitions regarding the "Building Resourceful Individuals to Develop Georgia's Economy Act," by replacing "two, three, or four-year" with "two-year, three-year, or four-year" and by replacing "work-based learning" with "work based learning" in paragraph (9). (11) Code Section 20-2-327, relating to secondary and postsecondary education and recognition of advanced proficiency/honors courses and counseling and development of individual graduation plans, by replacing "requirements, and" with "requirements; and" at the end of paragraph (1) of subsection (a). (12) Code Section 20-2-751.4, relating to policies prohibiting bullying, assignment to alternative school, and notice, by replacing "or physical act, which" with "or physical act which" in paragraph (3) of subsection (a). (13) Code Section 20-2-1010, relating to the State Board of Education to prescribe textbooks and choosing from multiple listings, by replacing "in any medium, print, nonprint, or digital" with "in any medium, whether print, nonprint, or digital" and by replacing "such material that constitutes" with "such material, that constitutes" in subsection (a). (14) Code Section 20-3-520, relating to construction and operation authorized and separate appropriations regarding the Eugene Talmadge Memorial Hospital, by replacing "Medical College of Georgia" with "Georgia Health Sciences University".

Reserved.

SECTION 21.

SECTION 22. Title 22 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to eminent domain, is amended in: (1) Code Section 22-2-109, relating to condemnation and factors to be considered in determining or estimating just and adequate compensation, determination of date of taking, inclusion of date of approval of original location of highway in petition for condemnation, and newspaper advertisement, by replacing "(2 Capitol Square, Atlanta, Georgia 30334)" with "(One Georgia Center, 600 West Peachtree NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30308)" in subsection (b). (2) Code Section 22-2-137, relating to factors to be considered in determining or estimating just and adequate compensation, determination of date of taking, inclusion of date of approval of original location of highway in petition for condemnation, and newspaper advertisement, by replacing "(2 Capitol Square, Atlanta, Georgia 30334)"

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with "(One Georgia Center, 600 West Peachtree NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30308)" in subsection (b).

Reserved.

SECTION 23.

Reserved.

SECTION 24.

Reserved.

SECTION 25.

SECTION 26. Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to food, drugs, and cosmetics, is amended in: (1) Code Section 26-2-312, relating to wholesale fish dealers' licenses, by replacing "movable;" with "movable; and" at the end of paragraph (1) of subsection (a). (2) Code Section 26-4-41, relating to the practice of pharmacy and qualifications for license, examination, and internship and other training programs by replacing "determine; and" with "determine." at the end of paragraph (1) of subsection (c).

Reserved.

SECTION 27.

Reserved.

SECTION 28.

SECTION 29. Title 29 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to guardian and ward, is amended in: (1) Code Section 29-2-16, relating to individuals with preference for permanent guardianship of minor and preference not controlling, by revising paragraph (2) of subsection (a) as follows:
"(2) The nearest adult relative of the minor determined according to Code Section 532-1 of the Revised Probate Code of 1998;" (2) Code Section 29-2-17, relating to the petition for appointment of a permanent guardian, requirements of petition, and notice, by revising subparagraph (b)(7)(C) as follows:
"(C) If there is no grandparent of the minor, any three of the nearest adult relatives of the minor determined according to Code Section 53-2-1 of the Revised Probate Code of 1998;" (3) Code Section 29-2-22, relating to the authority of a guardian and the appointment of a guardian ad litem, by revising paragraph (6) of subsection (b) as follows:

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"(6) If there is no conservator, to disclaim or renounce any property or interest in property of the minor in accordance with the provisions of Code Section 53-1-20 of the Revised Probate Code of 1998." (4) Code Section 29-2-40, relating to petition to resign guardianship, requirements, service, hearing, and appointment of successor guardian, by revising paragraph (3) of subsection (c) as follows: "(3) If there is no grandparent of the minor, any three of the nearest adult relatives of the minor determined according to Code Section 53-2-1 of the Revised Probate Code of 1998." (5) Code Section 29-2-41, relating to the appointment of a successor guardian, by revising paragraph (3) of subsection (a) as follows: "(3) If there is no grandparent of the minor, any three of the nearest adult relatives of the minor determined according to Code Section 53-2-1 of the Revised Probate Code of 1998." (6) Code Section 29-2-51, relating to the appointment of a successor guardian, notice, preference to selected individuals, and order of appointment, by revising paragraph (3) of subsection (b) as follows: "(3) If there is no grandparent of the minor, any three of the nearest adult relatives of the minor determined according to Code Section 53-2-1 of the Revised Probate Code of 1998." (7) Code Section 29-3-7, relating to the preference among individuals for appointment of a conservator and the court's ability to ignore preference for the best interest of a minor, by revising paragraph (2) of subsection (a) as follows: "(2) The nearest adult relative of the minor as set forth in Code Section 53-2-1 of the Revised Probate Code of 1998;" (8) Code Section 29-3-8, relating to the petition for appointment of a conservator for a minor, requirements of petition, and notice, by revising subparagraph (b)(5)(D) as follows:
"(D) If there is no grandparent of the minor, any three of the nearest adult relatives of the minor determined according to Code Section 53-2-1 of the Revised Probate Code of 1998;" (9) Code Section 29-3-22, relating to the power of a conservator and cooperation with the guardian of a minor, by revising subparagraph (b)(2)(D) and paragraph (8) of subsection (c) as follows: "(D) If there is no grandparent of the minor, any three of the nearest adult relatives of the minor determined as set forth in Code Section 53-2-1 of the Revised Probate Code of 1998." "(8) To disclaim or renounce any property or interest in property of the minor in accordance with the provisions of Code Section 53-1-20 of the Revised Probate Code of 1998;" (10) Code Section 29-3-80, relating to the required showing for resignation of a conservator, name of suitable alternate required, notice, and order appointing a successor conservator, by revising paragraph (4) of subsection (c) as follows:

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"(4) If there is no grandparent of the minor, any three of the nearest adult relatives of the minor determined according to Code Section 53-2-1 of the Revised Probate Code of 1998." (11) Code Section 29-3-81, relating to individuals entitled to notice, appointment of a successor conservator, and turning over of property, by revising paragraph (4) of subsection (a) as follows: "(4) If there is no grandparent of the minor, any three of the nearest adult relatives of the minor determined according to Code Section 53-2-1 of the Revised Probate Code of 1998." (12) Code Section 29-3-91, relating to the appointment of successor conservator, notice, and hearing and bond requirements, by revising paragraph (4) of subsection (b) as follows: "(4) If there is no grandparent of the minor, any three of the nearest adult relatives of the minor determined according to Code Section 53-2-1 of the Revised Probate Code of 1998." (13) Code Section 29-4-3, relating to the order of preference in selection of guardians, written request nominating a guardian, and requirements of writing, by revising subsection (d) as follows: "(d) At any time prior to the appointment of a guardian, a spouse, adult child, or parent of an adult may nominate in writing an individual to serve as that adult's guardian should the adult be judicially determined to be in need of a guardian, and that nomination shall be given the preference described in this Code section, provided that it is signed in accordance with the provisions of subsection (e) of this Code section or, if in a will, is executed in accordance with the provisions of Code Section 53-4-20 of the Revised Probate Code of 1998." (14) Code Section 29-4-23, relating to the powers and rights of a guardian, appointment of a guardian ad litem, and coordination and cooperation with conservator or others, by revising paragraph (7) of subsection (b) as follows: "(7) If there is no conservator, to disclaim or renounce any property or interest in property of the ward in accordance with the provisions of Code Section 53-1-20 of the Revised Probate Code of 1998." (15) Code Section 29-5-3, relating to the order of preference in selecting a conservator, nomination of individual to serve as a conservator, and requirements of the nomination, by revising subsection (d) as follows: "(d) At any time prior to the appointment of a conservator, a spouse, adult child, or parent of an adult may nominate in writing a person to serve as the adult's conservator should the adult be judicially determined to be in need of a conservator, and that nomination shall be given the preference described in this Code section, provided that it is signed in accordance with the provisions of subsection (e) of this Code section or, if in a will, is executed in accordance with the provisions of Code Section 53-4-20 of the Revised Probate Code of 1998."

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(16) Code Section 29-5-23, relating to the authority of a conservator and cooperation with a guardian or other interested parties, by revising paragraph (9) of subsection (c) as follows:
"(9) To disclaim or renounce any property or interest in property of the ward in accordance with the provisions of Code Section 53-1-20 of the Revised Probate Code of 1998;" (17) Code Section 29-8-1, relating to county administrators as ex officio county guardians, by revising said Code section as follows: "29-8-1. County administrators as provided for in Article 5 of Chapter 6 of Title 53 of the Revised Probate Code of 1998 are ex officio county guardians and shall serve as guardians or conservators in all cases where appointed by the court." (18) Code Section 29-8-2, relating to bond requirements, by revising said Code section as follows: "29-8-2. In addition to the bond required in Code Section 53-6-41 of the Revised Probate Code of 1998, county guardians shall give another bond with good security, to be judged by the court, in the sum of $5,000.00. The bond shall be payable to the court for the benefit of all concerned. It shall be attested by the judge or clerk of the court and shall be conditioned upon the faithful discharge of the county guardian's duty as such, as required by law. Actions on the bond may be brought by any person aggrieved by the misconduct of the county guardian, as provided by law for actions on the bonds of other guardians."

Reserved.

SECTION 30.

SECTION 31. Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, is amended in: (1) Code Section 31-2-6, relating to the creation of the position of the commissioner of community health, creation of divisions, and allocation of functions, by replacing "Division of Public Heath," with "Division of Public Health," in subsection (b). (2) Code Section 31-2-17.1, relating to the Georgia Diabetes Control Grant Program, advisory committee, administration of authorized grant programs, and grant criteria, by replacing "commissioner of the Department of Community Health," with "commissioner of community health," in the undesignated text at the end of subsection (b). (3) Code Section 31-8-179.3, relating to hospitals and the assessment of provider payments to be paid by hospital in quarterly installments and payment recognized as expenditure for indigent or charity care, by replacing "due at end of each" with "due at the end of each" in subsection (b). (4) Code Section 31-22-9, relating to applicability of the chapter to clinical laboratories, by replacing "Medical College of Georgia," with "Georgia Health Sciences University," in paragraph (1) of subsection (a).

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(5) Code Section 31-47-1, relating to the purpose of the Arthritis Prevention and Control Program, needs assessment, advisory panel, and coordination and utilization with other programs, by striking the quotation marks at the beginning and end of the term "Arthritis Prevention and Control Program" in subsection (a), the introductory language of subsection (b), subsection (c), and paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (e). (6) Code Section 31-47-2, relating to the role and duties of the commissioner of community health, by striking the quotation marks at the beginning and end of the term "Arthritis Prevention and Control Program" in paragraphs (1) and (2).
SECTION 32. Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to highways, bridges, and ferries, is amended in: (1) Code Section 32-2-20, relating to the composition of the State Transportation Board, qualifications of members, terms of office, manner of selection of the members, filling of vacancies, officers, meetings, and compensation of members, by replacing "which he represents" with "which he or she represents" in subsection (a).
SECTION 33. Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, is amended in: (1) Code Section 33-24-21.1, relating to insurance and group accident and sickness contracts and conversion privilege and continuation right provisions, by replacing "eligibility, and" with "eligibility and" in subsection (l). (2) Code Section 33-24-56.4, relating to payment for telemedicine services, by replacing "electronic mail," with "e-mail," in paragraph (3) of subsection (b). (3) Code Section 33-34-5.1, relating to self-insurers in regard to motor vehicle accident reparations, by replacing "Commissioner of Insurance" with "Commissioner" each time this term occurs in subsection (a) and subsection (c), by replacing "Chapter 3 of this title" with "Chapter 3 of Title 40" in paragraph (2) of subsection (a), by replacing "Chapter 2 of Title 33" with "Chapter 2 of this title" and "Chapter 10 of Title 33" with "Chapter 10 of this title" in subparagraph (a)(3)(F), and by replacing "one or more of the following forms:" with "one or more of the following:" at the end of the introductory language of paragraph (3) of subsection (b). (4) Code Section 33-43-3, relating to medicare supplement policies and duplicate benefits prohibited and establishment of standards, by replacing "persons that are eligible" with "persons who are eligible" in subsection (g), by replacing "government, or" with "government or" in the introductory language of subsection (h), and by replacing "Part B, or" with "Part B or" in paragraph (1) of subsection (h). (5) Code Section 33-50-3, relating to multiple employer self-insured health plans and application for license, payment of fees, and payment of premium taxes, by replacing "Chapter 8 of Title 33." with "Chapter 8 of this title." both times it appears in subsection (c). (6) Code Section 33-50-5, relating to minimum surplus, capital requirements, security deposit, annual audit, aggregate excess stop-loss coverage, and individual excess stop-

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loss coverage, by redesignating the introductory language of subsection (g) as paragraph (1) of subsection (g) and by redesignating current paragraphs (1) through (4) as new paragraphs (2) through (5), respectively, in subsection (g) and by redesignating the introductory language of subsection (h) as paragraph (1) of subsection (h) and by redesignating current paragraphs (1) through (3) as new paragraphs (2) through (4), respectively, in subsection (h). (7) Code Section 33-50-14, relating to multiple employer self-insured health plans and the Commissioner's approval of plans offering coverage in other states, by replacing "plan, which covers lives in other states, may" with "plan which covers lives in other states may". (8) Code Section 33-64-6, relating to pharmacy benefits managers not being required to obtain a license as an administrator, by replacing "Article 2 of Chapter 23 of Title 33" with "Article 2 of Chapter 23 of this title".

Reserved.

SECTION 34.

Reserved.

SECTION 35.

SECTION 36. Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government, is amended in: (1) Code Section 36-44-3, relating to definitions relative to redevelopment powers, by replacing "ill heath," with "ill health," in division (7)(A)(i). (2) Code Section 36-61-9, relating to the power of eminent domain, conditions, and title acquired, by revising subsection (b) as follows:
"(b) Whenever condemnation proceedings are instituted and carried on by a municipality or county in accordance with subsection (a) of this Code section or through any other method of condemnation provided by law, upon the payment by the municipality or county seeking condemnation of the amount of the award and final judgment on appeal the municipality or county shall become vested with a fee simple indefeasible title to the property to which the condemnation proceedings relate. Such payment may be offset in whole or in part by the amount of any municipal or county tax liens on the condemned property and by any existing special assessments tax liens on the condemned property, including without limitation education or special district taxes collected by the municipality or county; provided, however, that any such setoff shall be subject to any existing tax liens having higher priority pursuant to Code Section 48-2-56 and to the interest in the condemned property of any known beneficiary of a year's support pursuant to former Code Section 53-5-2 of the 'Pre-1998 Probate Code,' as such existed on December 31, 1997, if applicable, or Code Sections 53-3-1, 53-3-2, 53-3-4, 53-3-5, and 53-3-7 of the 'Revised Probate Code of 1998'; provided, further, that where the condemned property is subject to a valid deed to secure debt, such setoff

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shall only be allowed for tax liens which arose as a result of an assessment against such property. It is declared to be necessary, to enable such municipalities and counties to exercise their powers under this Code section, that upon the condemnation proceedings being had, the municipalities and counties shall become vested with fee simple indefeasible title to the property involved in the proceedings." (3) Code Section 36-80-21, relating to local governments and definitions and electronic transmission of budgets, by replacing "municipality or" with "municipality, or" in subparagraph (a)(2)(A).

SECTION 37. Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mental health, is amended in: (1) Code Section 37-1-40, relating to rules and regulations of the Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, by redesignating said Code section as new Code Section 37-1-41. (2) Code Section 37-1-22, relating to power of the Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities to provide and promote standards, rules, and regulations, by redesignating the text of said Code section as new Code Section 37-1-40 and by reserving the former Code Section 37-1-22 designation. (3) Code Section 37-10-3, relating to the applicability of certain enforcement and administrative provisions to Chapter 10 of this title, relating to the "Interstate Compact on Mental Health Act," is amended by replacing "37-1-40," with "37-1-41,".

SECTION 38. Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to military, emergency management, and veterans affairs, is amended in: (1) Code Section 38-4-2, relating to powers and appointment of executive directors of veterans' homes, by replacing "Medical College of Georgia," with "Georgia Health Sciences University," in paragraph (1) of subsection (b).

Reserved.

SECTION 39.

SECTION 40. Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, is amended in: (1) Code Section 40-2-86, relating to special license plates promoting certain beneficial projects and supporting certain worthy agencies, funds, or nonprofit corporations, by replacing "Medical College of Georgia." with "Georgia Health Sciences University." in paragraph (15) of subsection (l). (2) Code Section 40-3-36, relating to the cancellation of certificate of title for scrap, dismantled, or demolished vehicles, salvage certificate of title, administrative

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enforcement, and removal of license plates, by replacing the period with a semicolon at the end of division (a)(2)(E)(iii). (3) Code Section 40-3-37, relating to salvaged or rebuilt motor vehicles, inspections, fees, exemption of motorcycles, and glider kits, by replacing "a licensed dealer as defined in Code Section 43-48-2." with "a licensee as defined in Code Section 43-47-2." in subparagraph (a)(2)(C) and by replacing "corporation who rebuilds" with "corporation that rebuilds" in subsection (e). (4) Code Section 40-5-22, relating to persons not to be licensed, minimum ages for licensees, school attendance requirements, and driving training requirements, by replacing "in addition a cumulative total" with "in addition has a cumulative total" in subparagraph (a.2)(1)(A). (5) Code Section 40-5-27, relating to examination of driver's license applicants, by replacing "rear-view" with "rearview" in paragraph (3) of subsection (c). (6) Code Section 40-5-58, relating to habitual violators and probationary drivers' licenses, by replacing "Code Section 40-5-61, such person may be issued" with "Code Section 40-5-61 may be issued" in paragraph (1) of subsection (e). (7) Code Section 40-6-120, relating to methods of turning at intersections, by replacing "intersection the vehicle" with "intersection, the vehicle" in subparagraph (C) of paragraph (2). (8) Code Section 40-11-1, relating to definitions regarding abandoned motor vehicles, by replacing "'vehicle' means motor vehicle" with "'vehicle' means a motor vehicle" in paragraph (2).

Reserved.

SECTION 41.

SECTION 42. Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to penal institutions, is amended in: (1) Code Section 42-1-12, relating to the State Sexual Offender Registry, by replacing "paragraph (3) of this Code section" with "paragraph (3) of this subsection" in paragraph (4) of subsection (i). (2) Code Section 42-1-14, relating to risk assessment classification, classification as a "sexually dangerous predator," and electronic monitoring, by replacing "and work history, and" with "and work history and" in paragraph (2) of subsection (a).

SECTION 43. Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professions and businesses, is amended in: (1) Code Section 43-1B-4, relating to prohibited actions, civil penalties, and grounds for disciplinary actions regarding patient referrals by health care providers, by replacing "Except as provided in this Code section:" with "Except as provided in this chapter:" in the introductory language.

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(2) Code Section 43-4-1, relating to definitions relative to architects, by redesignating current paragraph (12) as new paragraph (14) and by redesignating current paragraphs (13) and (14) as new paragraphs (12) and (13), respectively, arranging said paragraphs in alphabetical order. (3) Code Section 43-4B-1, relating to definitions regarding the Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission, by revising subparagraph (A) as follows:
"(1)(A) U.S.A. Boxing;" (4) Code Section 43-4B-2, relating to the application of rules and regulations by the Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission, by replacing "$25,000,000.00." with "$25 million." in paragraph (2) of subsection (b). (5) Code Section 43-6-11, relating to qualifications of applicants for an auctioneer's or apprentice auctioneer's license, by deleting the obsolete subsection (e) and redesignating subsection (d.1) as new subsection (e) as follows:
"(d.1)(e) On and after December 31, 1995, no apprentice auctioneer's license shall be issued or renewed. (e) No apprentice auctioneer may use an auction where gross sales did not exceed $2,000.00 for the purpose of qualifying for licensure as an auctioneer under paragraph (1) of subsection (d) of this Code section." (6) Code Section 43-9-1, relating to definitions regarding chiropractors, by replacing "term 'chiropractic' shall" with "term shall" both times it appears in paragraph (2) and by replacing "in the state of Georgia" with "in this state" in paragraph (3). (7) Code Section 43-10-8, relating to the requirement of a cosmetology certificate of registration, by replacing "master cosmetologist level as defined in paragraph (4) of Code Section 43-10-1." with "master cosmetologist level as defined in paragraph (8) of Code Section 43-10-1." in subsection (b) and by replacing "paragraph (6) of Code Section 4310-1." with "paragraph (9) of Code Section 43-10-1." in paragraph (1) of subsection (f). (8) Code Section 43-10-20, relating to the teaching of cosmetology in prisons and certification of registration, by replacing "the cosmetology programs that are approved by the Technical College System of Georgia or the Department of Education as provided for by paragraphs (8), (9), and (10) of Code Section 43-10-1 and paragraph (6) of subsection (e) of Code Section 43-10-12." with "the cosmetology programs that are approved by the Technical College System of Georgia or the Department of Education as provided for by paragraphs (10), (11), (13), and (14) of Code Section 43-10-1 and paragraph (8) of subsection (e) of Code Section 43-10-12." in subsection (a). (9) Code Section 43-14-6, relating to the powers and duties of the divisions of electrical contractors, plumbers, conditioned air contractors, low-voltage contractors, and utility contractors, by replacing "single family dwellings" with "single-family dwellings" in paragraph (1) of subsection (a). (10) Code Section 43-17-2, relating to definitions relative to charitable solicitations, by replacing "benefitting" with "benefiting" in division (12)(A)(iii). (11) Code Section 43-20A-2, relating to definitions regarding the regulation of private immigration assistance services, by replacing "shall mean" with "means" in paragraph (4).

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(12) Code Section 43-26-7, relating to the requirements for licensure as a registered professional nurse and the requirements for a nontraditional nursing education program, by replacing "If entered" with "If the applicant entered" at the beginning of subdivisions (b)(2)(B)(ii)(I) and (b)(2)(B)(ii)(II) and subparagraphs (c)(4)(C) and (c)(4)(D) and by replacing "If graduated" with "If the applicant graduated" at the beginning of subparagraph (c)(4)(B). (13) Code Section 43-26-12, relating to registered professional nurses and exceptions to operation and burden of proof, by replacing "individual that has" with "individual who has" in division (a)(9)(C)(i). (14) Code Section 43-34-26.1, relating to influenza vaccine protocol agreements, by replacing "patients that meet certain criteria" with "patients who meet certain criteria" both times it appears in paragraph (5) of subsection (a). (15) Code Section 43-34A-4, relating to requests for physician profiles, fees, confidentiality, and dispersal of inaccurate profile prohibited, by replacing "by electronic mail." with "by e-mail.". (16) Code Section 43-38-7, relating to licensing of armed employees, qualifications, continuing education, fingerprints, license card, and suspension, by replacing "under oath, and" with "under oath and" in subsection (d). (17) Code Section 43-39A-2, relating to definitions relative to real estate appraisers, by replacing "Any person that contracts" with "Any person who contracts" at the beginning of division (3)(B)(ii). (18) Code Section 43-39A-14, relating to real estate appraisers and the required conduct of applicants, refusal of classification, imposition of sanctions, revocation of classification, noncompliance with child support orders, and borrowers in default, by replacing "licensure or approval; and provided that if such" with "licensure or approval, provided that, if such" in subparagraph (b)(1.2)(A). (19) Code Section 43-39A-22, relating to real estate appraisers and investigations, subpoenas, confidentiality, access to records, publication of names of disciplined appraisers and schools, and closed meetings, by replacing "company who is the subject" with "company that is the subject" both times it appears in subsection (d) and by replacing "or an approved school" with "or approved school" in subsection (e). (20) Code Section 43-41-7, relating to the requirement of written warranties by residential and general contractors, by replacing "single family residence" with "singlefamily residence". (21) Code Section 43-47-2, relating to definitions relative to used motor vehicles and used motor vehicle parts dealers, by deleting the text of obsolete paragraph (13) and reserving said paragraph designation and by replacing "Financial institutions as used in this chapter shall not include a pawnbroker as defined in Code Section 44-12-130; provided, however, that a pawnbroker" with "A pawnbroker" at the beginning of the last sentence of subparagraph (A) of paragraph (17) so as to eliminate the redundancy with the last sentence of paragraph (4) of said Code section.

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SECTION 44. Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property, is amended in: (1) Code Section 44-2-131, relating to the declaration of title by a descent upon petition, service of petition and publication of notice, transfer of registered title and issuance of new certificates, and the rights of a surviving spouse, by revising subsection (i) as follows:
"(i) Where the wife claims to be entitled to take possession of the estate without administration under former Code Section 53-4-2 of the 'Pre-1998 Probate Code,' as such existed on December 31, 1997, if applicable, or Code Sections 53-1-7 and 53-2-1 of the 'Revised Probate Code of 1998,', the procedure shall be substantially in the same manner."
SECTION 45. Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public officers and employees, is amended in: (1) Code Section 45-8-1, relating to definitions relative to public officers and employees accounting for public funds, by deleting the circular definition in paragraph (7) and reserving the designation of said paragraph. (2) Code Section 45-8-13.1, relating to depositories using pooled method of securing deposits of public funds, qualifications, and the rights and responsibilities of the state treasurer, by replacing "state treasurer delegates its rights" with "state treasurer delegates his or her rights" in subsection (d). (3) Code Section 45-12-75, relating to the Governor's budget report and its contents and form, by replacing "foregone" with "forgone" in paragraph (8). (4) Code Section 45-12-92, relating to revenue collections to be paid to the state treasury on a monthly basis, the effect of failure of the budget unit to comply with this Code section, definition of user fee, and reporting, by replacing "provided, or" with "provided or" in subparagraph (b)(3)(A) and by replacing "adjustment, which" with "adjustment which" in subparagraph (b)(3)(B). (5) Code Section 45-16-11.2, relating to the monthly contingent expense allowance for the operation of the office of coroner, by replacing "Minimum Salary" with "Minimum Monthly Expenses" in the table following the text. (6) Code Section 45-18-7.2, relating to the Georgia Agrirama Development Authority and employee health insurance, by repealing and reserving said obsolete Code section. (7) Code Section 45-18-7.7, relating to employees and dependents of critical access hospitals in health plans, by deleting the obsolete reference "45-18-7.2," in subsection (c).
SECTION 46. Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public utilities and public transportation, is amended in: (1) Code Section 46-7-34, relating to motor common or contract carrier and the effect of certificates of public convenience and necessity to operate granted under prior law, by replacing "under Code Section" with "under former Code Section" in subsection (b).

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Reserved.

SECTION 47.

SECTION 48. Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, is amended in: (1) Code Section 48-5-7.2, relating to certification as rehabilitated historic property for purposes of preferential tax assessment, by revising paragraph (2) of subsection (j) as follows:
"(2) Liens for taxes deferred under this Code section, except for any lien covering the then current tax year, shall not be divested by an award for year's support authorized pursuant to former Chapter 5 of Title 53 of the 'Pre-1998 Probate Code,' as such existed on December 31, 1997, if applicable, or Chapter 3 of Title 53 of the 'Revised Probate Code of 1998.'." (2) Code Section 48-5-7.3, relating to landmark historic property, by revising paragraph (2) of subsection (i) as follows: "(2) Such liens for taxes, except for any lien covering the then current tax year, shall not be divested by an award for year's support authorized pursuant to former Chapter 5 of Title 53 of the 'Pre-1998 Probate Code,' as such existed on December 31, 1997, if applicable, or Chapter 3 of Title 53 of the 'Revised Probate Code of 1998.'." (3) Code Section 48-5-76, relating to deferred taxes and interest constituting prior lien and effect of award for year's support on liens for deferred taxes, by revising subsection (b) as follows: "(b) Liens for taxes deferred under this part, except for any lien covering the then current tax year, shall not be divested by an award for year's support authorized pursuant to former Chapter 5 of Title 53 of the 'Pre-1998 Probate Code,' as such existed on December 31, 1997, if applicable, or Chapter 3 of Title 53 of the 'Revised Probate Code of 1998.'." (4) Code Section 48-6-2, relating to exemption of certain instruments, deeds, or writings from real estate transfer tax and requirement that consideration be shown, by revising paragraph (6) of subsection (a) as follows: "(6) Any order for year's support awarding an interest in real property as provided in former Code Section 53-5-11 of the 'Pre-1998 Probate Code,' as such existed on December 31, 1997, if applicable, or Code Section 53-3-11 of the 'Revised Probate Code of 1998';"

Reserved.

SECTION 49.

SECTION 50. Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, is amended in:

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(1) Code Section 50-17-22, relating to the State Financing and Investment Commission, by replacing "chairman" with "chairperson" and "vice-chairman" with "vice chairperson" in paragraph (1) of subsection (b) and subsection (c), by replacing "state treasurer" with "director" in paragraphs (2) and (3) of subsection (b), by replacing "agenda" with "agendas" in paragraph (2) of subsection (b), and by replacing "Deposit, or arrange for," with "Deposit or arrange for" in division (d)(6)(B)(i). (2) Code Section 50-17-63, relating to state depositories and the deposit of demand funds, investment of funds, reports, remittance of interest earned, and motor fuel tax revenues, by replacing "Chapter 17 of this title." with "this chapter." in subsection (b). (3) Code Section 50-18-20, relating to definitions relative to court reports, by replacing "the Code of Judicial Conduct," with "the Georgia Code of Judicial Conduct," and by deleting "the Rules for Sentence Review Panel," in paragraph (4). (4) Code Section 50-37-2, relating to definitions regarding guaranteed energy savings performance contracts, by replacing "program, or facility alteration, or technology" with "program or facility alteration or technology" in the introductory language of paragraph (4) and by replacing "authorized under the" with "authorized under Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 46, the" in subparagraph (M) of paragraph (4). (5) Code Section 50-37-7, relating to requirements for state agencies regarding guaranteed energy savings performance contracts, by replacing "the department" with "the authority" in paragraph (2).

Reserved.

SECTION 51.

SECTION 52. Title 52 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to waters of the state, ports, and water craft, is amended in: (1) Code Section 52-3-2, currently repealed under Chapter 3, relating to the intracoastal waterway, by designating said Code section as reserved. (2) Code Section 52-3-3, currently repealed under Chapter 3, relating to the intracoastal waterway, by designating said Code section as reserved. (3) Code Section 52-3-6, currently repealed under Chapter 3, relating to the intracoastal waterway, by designating said Code section as reserved. (4) Code Section 52-3-10, currently repealed under Chapter 3, relating to the intracoastal waterway, by designating said Code section as reserved.

SECTION 53. Title 53 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to wills, trusts, and administration of estates, is amended in: (1) Code Section 53-1-1, relating to the Revised Probate Code of 1998 short title and effective date of provisions, by revising subsection (a) as follows:
"(a) This chapter and Chapters 2 through 11 of this title, as such chapters were amended enacted by an Act approved April 2, 1996 (Ga. L. 1996, p. 504), and as

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amended by an Act approved April 29, 1997 (Ga. L. 1997, p. 1352), and as such chapters may be amended in the future, shall be known and may be cited as the 'Revised Probate Code of 1998.'" (2) Code Section 53-1-20, relating to renouncing succession under the 'Revised Probate Code of 1998,' by revising paragraph (1) of subsection (f) as follows:
"(f)(1)(A) Except as otherwise provided by the will or other governing instrument, a renunciation shall cause the renounced property to pass as if the person renouncing had predeceased the decedent or, in the case of property passing upon exercise of a power of appointment, as if the person renouncing had predeceased the holder of the power, even if the acceleration of a contingent remainder or other interest results. A will or other governing instrument may otherwise provide expressly or by implication, but the fact that a remainder or other future interest following a renounced interest is conditioned upon surviving the holder of such renounced interest shall not, without more, be sufficient to indicate that such conditioned interest should not accelerate by reason of such renunciation. (B) Notwithstanding the foregoing subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, solely for the purposes of the last clause proviso of paragraph (5) and the last clause proviso of paragraph (7) of subsection (c) of Code Section 53-2-1, any individual renouncing who is the only sibling or the only aunt or uncle surviving the decedent shall not be deemed to have predeceased the decedent." (3) Code Section 53-9-2, relating to the filing and contents of a petition and publication of notice relative to the administration of an estate under the Revised Probate Code of 1998, by replacing "no administration necessary," with "no administration is necessary," in subsection (b). (4) Code Section 53-12-5, relating to law governing the meaning and effect of trust provisions, by redesignating subsections (a) and (b) as paragraphs (1) and (2), respectively. (5) Code Section 53-12-45, relating to limitation on action contesting validity of a revocable trust, by replacing "trust, and" with "trust and" in paragraph (2) of subsection (b). (6) Code Section 53-12-80, relating to trusts and spendthrift provisions, by replacing "principal or" with "principal, or" in subsection (g). (7) Code Section 53-12-190, relating to automatic amendment of governing instrument of a private foundation trust, charitable trust, or split-interest trust, by replacing "foundation a" with "foundation, a" in the introductory language. (8) Code Section 53-12-210, relating to trustee compensation, by replacing "year." with "year:" at the end of subparagraph (c)(2)(B). (9) Code Section 53-12-261, relating to powers of trustees, by replacing "beneficiary;" with "beneficiary." at the end of subparagraph (b)(27)(D). (10) Code Section 53-12-263, relating to trustees and incorporation of powers by reference, by replacing "article" with "part" in subsections (b) and (c) and the introductory language of subsection (e).

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(11) Code Section 53-12-280, relating to certification of trust by a trustee, by replacing "trust as provided" with "trust provided" in the introductory language of subsection (b). (12) Code Section 53-12-304, relating to the liability of a successor trustee, by replacing "trustee, and" with "trustee and" in paragraph (1) of subsection (a). (13) Code Section 53-12-320, relating to nonresidents acting as trustees, by replacing "thereto on" with "thereto, on" in subsection (c). (14) Code Section 53-12-344, relating to language invoking application of trust investments and the "Georgia Principal and Income Act," by replacing "under Article 16 and 17" with "under this article and Article 17". (15) Code Section 53-12-361, relating to trustee power of adjustment, by replacing "section if:" with "section:" at the end of the introductory language of subsection (c) and by replacing "The adjustment" with "If the adjustment" at the beginning of paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (c). (16) Code Section 53-12-362, relating to the power to convert a trust into a unitrust, by replacing "Article 16 and 17" with "this article and Article 17" in the introductory language of paragraph (3) of subsection (d) and by replacing "instrument; and" with "instrument." at the end of paragraph (1) of subsection (j). (17) Code Section 53-12-363, relating to abuse of a trustee's discretion, by replacing "apply" with "applies" in the introductory language of subsection (b). (18) Code Section 53-12-401, relating to trustees and the apportionment of receipts and disbursements when decedent dies or income interest begins, by replacing "payer" with "payor" in subsection (c). (19) Code Section 53-12-420, relating to trustees and principal receipts, by replacing "payer" with "payor" in paragraph (1). (20) Code Section 53-12-425, relating to trustees and deferred compensation, annuities, and similar payments, by replacing "payer" with "payor" both times it appears and by replacing "payer's" with "payor's" in paragraph (1). (21) Code Section 53-12-431, relating to asset-backed securities, by replacing "payer" with "payor" in subsection (b).
SECTION 54. (a) Except for Title 47, the text of Code sections and title, chapter, article, part, subpart, Code section, subsection, paragraph, subparagraph, division, and subdivision numbers and designations as contained in the Official Code of Georgia Annotated published under authority of the state by The Michie Company in 1982 and contained in Volumes 3 through 40 of such publication or replacement volumes thereto, as amended by the text and numbering of Code sections as contained in the 2010 supplements to the Official Code of Georgia Annotated published under authority of the state in 2010 by LEXIS Publishing, are reenacted and shall have the effect of statutes enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia. (b) Annotations; editorial notes; Code Revision Commission notes; research references; notes on law review articles; opinions of the Attorney General of Georgia; indexes; analyses; title, chapter, article, part, and subpart captions or headings, except as otherwise

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provided in the Code; catchlines of Code sections or portions thereof, except as otherwise provided in the Code; and rules and regulations of state agencies, departments, boards, commissions, or other entities which are contained in the Official Code of Georgia Annotated are not enacted as statutes by the provisions of this Act. Material which has been added in brackets or parentheses and editorial, delayed effective date, effect of amendment, or other similar notes within the text of a Code section by the editorial staff of the publisher in order to explain or to prevent a misapprehension concerning the contents of the Code section and which is explained in an editorial note is not enacted by the provisions of this section and shall not be considered a part of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated. (c) The reenactment of the statutory portion of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated by subsection (a) of this section shall not affect, supersede, or repeal any Act of the General Assembly, or portion thereof, which is not contained in the Official Code of Georgia Annotated and which was not repealed by Code Section 1-1-10, specifically including those Acts which have not yet been included in the text of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated because of effective dates which extend beyond the effective date of the Code or the publication date of the Code or its supplements. (d) The provisions contained in other sections of this Act and in the other Acts enacted at the 2011 regular session of the General Assembly of Georgia shall supersede the provisions of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated reenacted by subsection (a) of this section. (e) In the event of an irreconcilable conflict between a provision in Sections 1 through 53 of this Act and a provision of another Act enacted at the 2011 regular session of the General Assembly, the provision of such other Act shall control over the conflicting provision in Sections 1 through 53 of this Act to the extent of the conflict.

SECTION 55. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

SECTION 56. 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:

E Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey

Y Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C

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Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden E Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart
England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon E Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby E Hudson Y Hugley E Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long
Lucas Maddox, B Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders Y Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R
Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E
Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 167, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

Representative Maddox of the 172nd 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 123. By Representatives Powell of the 171st, Bearden of the 68th, Willard of the 49th, Rynders of the 152nd, Battles of the 15th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-10-33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to removal or attempted removal of a weapon from a public official and punishment therefor, so as to clarify that the provision includes stun guns and tasers; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 2 of Chapter 10 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to obstruction of public administration and related offenses, so as to clarify that provisions relating to removal or attempted removal of a weapon from a public official includes stun guns and tasers; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Article 2 of Chapter 10 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to obstruction of public administration and related offenses, is amended by revising Code Section 16-10-33, relating to removal or attempted removal of a weapon from a public official and punishment therefor, as follows:
"16-10-33. (a) For the purposes of this Code section, the term 'firearm' shall include stun guns and tasers. A stun gun or taser is any device that is powered by electrical charging units such as batteries and emits an electrical charge in excess of 20,000 volts or is otherwise capable of incapacitating a person by an electrical charge. (a)(b) It shall be unlawful for any person knowingly to remove or attempt to remove a firearm, chemical spray, or baton from the possession of another person if:
(1) The other person is lawfully acting within the course and scope of employment; and (2) The person has knowledge or reason to know that the other person is employed as:
(A) A peace officer as defined in paragraph (8) of Code Section 35-8-2; (B) A probation officer, or other employee with the power of arrest, by the Department of Corrections; (C) A parole supervisor, or other employee with the power of arrest, by the State Board of Pardons and Paroles; (D) A jail officer or guard by a county or municipality and has the responsibility of supervising inmates who are confined in a county or municipal jail or other detention facility; or (E) A juvenile correctional officer by the Department of Juvenile Justice and has the primary responsibility for the supervision and control of youth confined in such department's programs and facilities. (b)(c) Any person who violates subsection (a)(b) of this Code section shall, upon conviction thereof, be punished by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than five years or a fine of not more than $10,000.00, or both.

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(c)(d) A violation of this Code section shall constitute a separate offense. A sentence imposed under this Code section may be imposed separately from and consecutive to or concurrent with a sentence for any other offense related to the act or acts establishing the offense under this Code section."

SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2011, and shall apply to offenses committed on or after such date.

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:

E Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden E Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner
Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart
England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon E Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M

Y Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby E Hudson Y Hugley E Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long
Lucas Maddox, B Maddox, G

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R
Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley
Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E

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Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Rogers Y Rynders Y Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Williams, R Y Williamson
Yates Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 165, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

Representative Maddox of the 172nd 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 87. By Representatives Ramsey of the 72nd, Golick of the 34th, Dempsey of the 13th, Austin of the 10th, Allison of the 8th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to enact the "Illegal Immigration Reform and Enforcement Act of 2011"; to amend the O.C.G.A., so as to provide for definitions; to provide for a private cause of action; to require private employers to use an employment eligibility verification system and provide for civil penalties; to provide for offenses; to provide for the investigation of illegal alien status; to provide authority for law enforcement officers to enforce federal immigration laws and to provide immunity; to provide for civil and criminal penalties; to modify provisions relating to training peace officers; to establish grant funding; to provide for the verification of the immigration status of foreign nationals; to provide that counties shall receive additional funding for confinement of state inmates; to require proof that private businesses are participating in the employment eligibility verification system; to provide for identification cards; to enact the "Secure and Verifiable Identity Document Act"; to provide for related matters; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To enact the "Illegal Immigration Reform and Enforcement Act of 2011"; to amend Article 3 of Chapter 10 of Title 13, Chapter 80 of Title 36, and Code Section 50-36-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to security and immigration compliance, general provisions relative to local government, and the verification of immigration status using the federal SAVE system prior to the issuance of certain public benefits, requirements, procedures, conditions, exceptions, regulations, and criminal and other

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penalties for violations, respectively, so as to provide for definitions; to provide for a private cause of action for enforcement of provisions relating to the prevention of illegal immigration; to require private employers to use an employment eligibility verification system and provide for civil penalties; to amend Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, so as to provide for offenses involving illegal aliens; to provide for the offense of aggravated identity fraud; to provide for penalties; to amend Chapter 5 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to searches and seizures, so as to provide for the investigation of illegal alien status; to amend Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to provide authority for law enforcement officers to enforce federal immigration laws under certain circumstances and to provide immunity for such officers subject to limitations; to provide for civil and criminal penalties; to modify provisions relating to training peace officers for enforcement of immigration and custom laws; to establish grant funding for local law enforcement agencies to enter into agreements with federal agencies for the enforcement of immigration law; to amend Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to penal institutions, so as to provide for the verification of the immigration status of foreign nationals arrested and held in a county or municipal jail; to provide that local governing authorities that have entered or attempted to enter into certain memorandums of agreement with the federal government shall receive additional funding for confinement of state inmates; to provide for a funding contingency; to amend Chapter 60 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions applicable to local governments, so as to require proof that private businesses are participating in the employment eligibility verification system prior to the issuance of a business license or other documents; to amend Chapter 36 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to verification of lawful presence within the United States, so as to provide for identification documents by applicants for public benefits; to enact the "Secure and Verifiable Identity Document Act"; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
I. TITLE
SECTION 1. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Illegal Immigration Reform and Enforcement Act of 2011."
II. PRIVATE CAUSE OF ACTION FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF PROVISIONS TO PREVENT ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION.

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SECTION 2. Article 3 of Chapter 10 of Title 13 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to security and immigration compliance, is amended in Code Section 13-10-91, relating to the verification of the immigration status of new employees, eligibility, applicability, and rules and regulations for use of the federal E-Verify identification system, by revising subsection (f) as follows:
"(f)(1) No employer or agency or political subdivision, as such term is defined in Code Section 50-36-1, shall be subject to lawsuit or liability arising from any act to comply with the requirements of this Code section; provided, however, that a person who is a legal resident as defined in Code Section 40-2-1 and at least 21 years of age may file a civil action for injunctive or other equitable relief against any official or agency of this state or a political subdivision of this state for the purpose of enforcing the provisions of this Code section. (2) A civil action filed pursuant to this subsection shall be filed in the superior court of the county having jurisdiction of the agency's headquarters or where the violation is alleged to have occurred. Prior to filing a civil action to enforce the provisions of this Code section, notice shall be served as follows:
(A) Within six months of the discovery of an alleged failure by an official or agency to enforce the provisions of this Code section, a person entitled to bring a claim based upon such failure shall serve a copy of his or her proposed claim in writing, by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery, on the official or agency, or both, alleged to have failed to enforce a provision or provisions of this Code section. A copy of such claim shall also be served upon the governing authority of the official or agency. The claim shall identify with specificity any provisions of this Code section that allegedly had not been followed and the allegations that form the basis of the proposed claim; and (B) Upon the service of such claim, the official or agency shall have 30 days from the date of service to correct the alleged deficiency and take reasonable measures to implement and follow the requirements of this Code section. No civil action brought pursuant to this subsection shall be entertained by any court of this state against an official or agency of this state or subdivision of this state until the claim has first been presented for an opportunity to take corrective action as provided in this paragraph. If corrective action is taken sufficient to satisfy the requirements of this Code section, any civil action filed pursuant to this Code section shall be void ab initio. If, after the 30 day notice period, a claimant has a good faith basis for claiming that corrective action has not been sufficiently taken, then the claimant may proceed with filing a civil action. A copy of the notice served pursuant to this paragraph and proof of service shall be attached to the civil action when filed. (3) All discovery and any pending hearings or motions in a civil action based on a violation of this Code section shall be stayed upon the filing of a motion to dismiss or a motion to strike. The court, on noticed motion and for good cause shown, may order that specified discovery or other hearings or motions be conducted notwithstanding this paragraph. The court shall rule on such motion to dismiss or

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motion to strike within 45 days of the filing of a claimant's response or the agency or official's reply, whichever is later. (4) If there is a judicial finding that an agency or official of an agency has violated or failed to abide by the provisions of this Code section, the court shall order the official or agency, or both, to conform to the requirements of the law and shall assess against the official or agency, or both, a civil penalty of not less than $1,000.00 or more than $5,000.00 for each separate violation. The court shall collect the civil penalty and remit the same to local law enforcement agencies or departments within the court's jurisdiction for the purpose of training law enforcement officers in matters related to the enforcement of immigration law. In addition, the court shall award all reasonable and necessary attorney's fees and expenses of litigation to any prevailing party by an adjudication on the merits in a proceeding brought pursuant to this Code section. Reasonable and necessary attorney's fees and expenses of litigation under this Code section may be requested by motion at any time during the course of such civil action but not later than 45 days after the final disposition, including, but not limited to, dismissal by the plaintiff, of such civil action. (5) Nothing in this Code section shall affect or preclude the right of any party to any recovery otherwise authorized by common law, statute, or rule."
SECTION 3. Said Code section of said article is further amended by adding new subsections to read as follows:
"(g) The Attorney General shall be authorized to bring any civil action against a political subdivision of this state that he or she deems necessary to enforce compliance with this Code section, including a civil action as provided for in subsection (f) of this Code section. (h) A civil action brought against an official or agency of this state or a political subdivision of this state shall be subject to the provisions of Article 5 of Chapter 7 of Title 51, involving abusive litigation."
SECTION 4. Chapter 80 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to local government, is amended by revising Code Section 36-80-23, relating to prohibition on immigration sanctuary policies by local governmental entities and certification of compliance, as follows:
"36-80-23. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Federal officials or law enforcement officers' means any person employed by the United States government for the purpose of enforcing or regulating federal immigration laws and any peace officer certified by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council where such federal official or peace officer is acting within the scope of his or her employment for the purpose of enforcing federal immigration laws or preserving homeland security.

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(2) 'Immigration status' means the legality or illegality of an individual's presence in the United States as determined by federal law. (3) 'Immigration status information' means any information, not including any information required by law to be kept confidential but otherwise including but not limited to any statement, document, computer generated data, recording, or photograph, which is relevant to immigration status or the identity or location of an individual who is reasonably believed to be illegally residing within the United States or who is reasonably believed to be involved in domestic terrorism as that term is defined in Code Section 16-4-10 or a terroristic act as that term is defined by Code Section 35-3-62. (4)(1) 'Local governing body' means any political subdivision of this state, including any county, consolidated government, municipality, authority, school district, commission, board, or any other local public body corporate, governmental unit, or political subdivision. (5) 'Local official or employee' means any elected or appointed official, supervisor or managerial employee, contractor, agent, or certified peace officer acting on behalf of or in conjunction with a local governing body. (6)(2) 'Sanctuary policy' means any regulation, rule, policy, or practice adopted by a local governing body which prohibits or restricts local officials or employees from communicating or cooperating with federal officials or law enforcement officers with regard to reporting immigration status information while such local official or employee is acting within the scope of his or her official duties. (b) No local governing body, whether acting through its governing body or by an initiative, referendum, or any other process, shall enact, adopt, implement, or enforce any sanctuary policy. (c) Any local governing body that acts in violation of this Code section shall be subject to the withholding of state funding or state administered federal funding other than funds to provide services specified in subsection (c) of Code Section 50-36-1. (d) The Department of Community Affairs, the Department of Transportation, or any other state agency that provides funding to local governing bodies may shall require certification of compliance with this Code section as a condition of funding. (e)(1) A person who is a legal resident, as defined by Code Section 40-2-1, and at least 21 years of age may file a civil action for injunctive or other equitable relief against any local governing body or official of such body for the purpose of enforcing the provisions of this Code section. (2) A civil action filed pursuant to this subsection shall be filed in the superior court of the county having jurisdiction over the local governing body. Prior to filing a civil action to enforce the provisions of this Code section, notice shall be provided to the local governing body as follows:
(A) Within six months of the discovery of an alleged violation of this Code section by an official, agency, or local governing body, a person entitled to bring a claim based upon such failure shall serve a copy of his or her proposed claim in writing on the local governing body, by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery, alleged

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to have failed to enforce a provision or provisions of this Code section. The claim shall identify with specificity any provisions of this Code section that have been violated and the allegations that form the basis of the proposed claim; and (B) Upon the service of such claim, the local governing body shall have 30 days from the date of service to correct the alleged violation and take reasonable measures to implement and follow the requirements of this Code section. No civil action brought pursuant to this subsection shall be entertained by any court of this state against a local governing body until the claim has first been presented for an opportunity to take corrective action as provided in this paragraph. If corrective action is taken sufficient to satisfy the requirements of this Code section, any civil action filed pursuant to this Code section shall be void ab initio. If, after the 30 day notice period, a claimant has a good faith basis for claiming that corrective action has not been sufficiently taken, then the claimant may proceed with filing a civil action. A copy of the notice served pursuant to this paragraph and proof of service shall be attached to the civil action when filed. (3) All discovery and any pending hearings or motions in a civil action based on a violation of this Code section shall be stayed upon the filing of a motion to dismiss or a motion to strike. The court, on noticed motion and for good cause shown, may order that specified discovery or other hearings or motions be conducted notwithstanding this paragraph. The court shall rule on such motion to dismiss or motion to strike within 45 days of the filing of a claimant's response or the agency or official's reply, whichever is later. (4) If there is a judicial finding that a local governing body or official of a local governing body has violated or failed to abide by the provisions of this Code section, the court shall order the local governing body to conform to the requirements of the law and shall assess against the local governing body a civil penalty of not less than $1,000.00 or more than $5,000.00 for each separate violation. The court shall collect the civil penalty and remit the same to local law enforcement agencies or departments within the court's jurisdiction for the purpose of training law enforcement officers in matters related to the enforcement of immigration law. In addition, the court shall award all reasonable and necessary attorney's fees and expenses of litigation to any prevailing party by an adjudication on the merits in a proceeding brought pursuant to this Code section. Reasonable and necessary attorney's fees and expenses of litigation under this Code section may be requested by motion at any time during the course of such civil action but not later than 45 days after the final disposition, including, but not limited to, dismissal by the plaintiff, of such civil action. (5) Nothing in this Code section shall affect or preclude the right of any party to any recovery otherwise authorized by common law, statute, or rule. (f) The Attorney General shall be authorized to bring any civil action against a political subdivision of this state that he or she deems necessary to enforce compliance with this Code section, including a civil action as provided for in subsection (e) of this Code section.

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(g) A civil action brought pursuant to this Code section shall be subject to the provisions of Article 5 of Chapter 7 of Title 51, involving abusive litigation."
SECTION 5. Code Section 50-36-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to security and immigration compliance, general provisions relative to local government, and the verification of immigration status using the federal SAVE system prior to the issuance of certain public benefits, requirements, procedures, conditions, exceptions, regulations, and criminal and other penalties for violations, is amended by revising subsection (o) as follows:
"(o)(1) No employer, agency, or political subdivision shall be subject to lawsuit or liability arising from any act to comply with the requirements of this chapter; provided, however, that a person who is a legal resident as defined by Code Section 40-2-1 and at least 21 years of age may file a civil action for injunctive or other equitable relief against any official or agency of this state or political subdivision of this state for the purpose of enforcing the provisions of this Code section. (2) A civil action filed pursuant to this subsection shall be filed in the superior court of the county having jurisdiction of the agency's headquarters or where the violation is alleged to have occurred. Prior to filing a civil action to enforce the provisions of this Code section, notice shall be served as follows:
(A) Within six months of the discovery of an alleged failure by an official or agency to enforce the provisions of this Code section, a person entitled to bring a claim based upon such failure shall serve a copy of his or her proposed claim in writing, by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery, on the official or agency, or both, alleged to have failed to enforce any provisions of this Code section. A copy of such claim shall also be served upon the governing authority of the official or agency. The claim shall identify with specificity the provision or provisions of this Code section that allegedly had not been followed and the allegations that form the basis of the proposed claim; and (B) Upon the service of such claim, the official or agency shall have 30 days from the date of service to correct the alleged violation and take reasonable measures to implement and follow the requirements of this Code section. No civil action brought pursuant to this subsection shall be entertained by any court of this state against an official or agency of this state or subdivision of this state until the claim has first been presented for an opportunity to take corrective action as provided in this paragraph. If corrective action is taken sufficient to satisfy the requirements of this Code section, any civil action filed pursuant to this Code section shall be void ab initio. If, after the 30 day notice period, a claimant has a good faith basis for claiming that corrective action has not been sufficiently taken, then the claimant may proceed with filing a civil action. A copy of the notice served and pursuant to this paragraph and proof of service shall be attached to the civil action when filed. (3) All discovery and any pending hearings or motions in a civil action based on a violation of this Code section shall be stayed upon the filing of a motion to dismiss or

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a motion to strike. The court, on noticed motion and for good cause shown, may order that specified discovery or other hearings or motions be conducted notwithstanding this paragraph. The court shall rule on such motion to dismiss or motion to strike within 45 days of the filing of a claimant's response or the agency or official's reply, whichever is later. (4) If there is a judicial finding that an agency or official of an agency has violated or failed to abide by the provisions of this Code section, the court shall order the agency to conform to the requirements of the law and shall assess against the agency a civil penalty of not less than $1,000.00 or more than $5,000.00 for each separate violation. The court shall collect the civil penalty and remit the same to local law enforcement agencies or departments within the court's jurisdiction for the purpose of training law enforcement officers in matters related to the enforcement of immigration law. In addition, the court shall award all reasonable and necessary attorney's fees and expenses of litigation to any prevailing party by an adjudication on the merits in a proceeding brought pursuant to this Code section. Reasonable and necessary attorney's fees and expenses of litigation under this Code section may be requested by motion at any time during the course of such civil action but not later than 45 days after the final disposition, including, but not limited to, dismissal by the plaintiff, of such civil action. (5) Nothing in this Code section shall affect or preclude the right of any party to any recovery otherwise authorized by common law, statute, or rule."
SECTION 6. Said Code section is further amended by adding new subsections to read as follows:
"(p) The Attorney General shall be authorized to bring any civil action against a political subdivision of this state that he or she deems necessary to enforce compliance with this Code section, including a civil action as provided for in subsection (o) of this Code section. (q) A civil action brought against an official or agency of this state or a political subdivision of this state shall be subject to the provisions of Article 5 of Chapter 7 of Title 51, involving abusive litigation."
III. CRIMINAL OFFENSES.
SECTION 7. Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, is amended in Article 8 of Chapter 9, relating to identity fraud, by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"16-9-121.1. (a) A person commits the offense of aggravated identity fraud when he or she willfully and fraudulently uses any counterfeit or fictitious identifying information concerning a

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real, fictitious, or deceased person with intent to use such counterfeit or fictitious identifying information for the purpose of obtaining employment. (b) The offense created by this Code section shall not merge with any other offense."
SECTION 8. Said article of said title is further amended by revising Code Section 16-9-126, relating to penalties for violations, as follows:
"16-9-126. (a) A violation of this article, other than a violation of Code Section 16-9-121.1 or 169-122, shall be punishable by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than ten years or a fine not to exceed $100,000.00, or both. Any person who commits such a violation for the second or any subsequent offense shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than three nor more than 15 years, a fine not to exceed $250,000.00, or both. (a.1) A violation of Code Section 16-9-121.1 shall be punishable by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than 15 years, a fine not to exceed $250,000.00, or both, and such sentence shall run consecutively to any other sentence which the person has received. (b) A violation of this article which does not involve the intent to commit theft or appropriation of any property, resource, or other thing of value that is committed by a person who is less than 21 years of age shall be punishable by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than three years or a fine not to exceed $5,000.00, or both. (c) Any person found guilty of a violation of this article may be ordered by the court to make restitution to any consumer victim or any business victim of such fraud. (d) Each violation of this article shall constitute a separate offense. (e) Upon a conviction of a violation of this article, the court may issue any order necessary to correct a public record that contains false information resulting from the actions which resulted in the conviction."
SECTION 9. Said article of said title is further amended by revising Code Section 16-9-128, relating to exemptions, as follows:
"16-9-128. (a) The prohibitions set forth in Code Sections 16-9-121, 16-9-121.1, and 16-9-122 shall not apply to nor shall any cause of action arise under Code Sections 16-9-129 and 16-9-131 for:
(1) The lawful obtaining of credit information in the course of a bona fide consumer or commercial transaction; (2) The lawful, good faith exercise of a security interest or a right to offset by a creditor or a financial institution; (3) The lawful, good faith compliance by any party when required by any warrant, levy, garnishment, attachment, court order, or other judicial or administrative order, decree, or directive; or

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(4) The good faith use of identifying information with the permission of the affected person. (b) The exemptions provided in subsection (a) of this Code section will shall not apply to a person intending to further a scheme to violate Code Section 16-9-121, 16-9-121.1, or 16-9-122. (c) It is shall not be necessary for the state to negate any exemption or exception in this article in any complaint, accusation, indictment, or other pleading or in any trial, hearing, or other proceeding under this article involving a business victim. In such cases, the burden of proof of any exemption or exception is upon the business victim claiming it."
SECTION 10. Said title is further amended in Chapter 11, relating to offenses against public order and safety, by adding a new article to read as follows:
"ARTICLE 5
16-11-200. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Illegal alien' means a person who is verified by the federal government to be present in the United States in violation of federal immigration law. (2) 'Motor vehicle' shall have the same meaning as provided in Code Section 40-1-1. (b) A person who, while committing another criminal offense, knowingly and intentionally transports or moves an illegal alien in a motor vehicle for the purpose of furthering the illegal presence of the alien in the United States shall be guilty of the offense of transporting or moving an illegal alien. (c) Except as provided in this subsection, a person convicted for a first offense of transporting or moving an illegal alien who moves seven or fewer illegal aliens at the same time shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment not to exceed 12 months, a fine not to exceed $1,000.00, or both. A person convicted for a second or subsequent offense of transporting or moving an illegal alien, and a person convicted on a first offense of transporting or moving an illegal alien who moves eight or more illegal aliens at the same time, shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment of not less than one or more than five years, a fine of not less than $5,000.00 or more than $20,000.00, or both. A person who commits the offense of transporting or moving an illegal alien who does so with the intent of making a profit or receiving anything of value shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment of not less than one or more than five years, a fine of not less than $5,000.00 or more than $20,000.00, or both. (d) This Code section shall not apply to: (1) A government employee transporting or moving an illegal alien as a part of his or her official duties or to any person acting at the direction of such employee;

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(2) A person who transports an illegal alien to or from a judicial or administrative proceeding when such illegal alien is required to appear pursuant to a summons, subpoena, court order, or other legal process; or (3) A person who transports an illegal alien to a law enforcement agency or a judicial officer for official government purposes.
16-11-201. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Harboring' or 'harbors' means any conduct that tends to substantially help an illegal alien to remain in the United States in violation of federal law but shall not include a person providing services to infants, children, or victims of a crime; a person providing emergency medical service; or an attorney or his or her employees for the purpose of representing a criminal defendant. (2) 'Illegal alien' means a person who is present in the United States in violation of federal immigration law. (b) A person who is acting in violation of another criminal offense and who knowingly conceals, harbors, or shields an illegal alien from detection in any place in this state, including any building or means of transportation, when such person knows that the person being concealed, harbored, or shielded is an illegal alien, shall be guilty of the offense of concealing or harboring an illegal alien. (c) Except as provided in this subsection, a person convicted of concealing or harboring an illegal alien who conceals or harbors seven or fewer illegal aliens at the same time in the same location shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment not to exceed 12 months, a fine not to exceed $1,000.00, or both. A person convicted of concealing or harboring an illegal alien who conceals or harbors eight or more illegal aliens at the same time in the same location, or who conceals or harbors an illegal alien with the intent of making a profit or receiving anything of value, shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment of not less than one or more than five years, a fine of not less than $5,000.00 or more than $20,000.00, or both. (d) This Code section shall not apply to a government employee or any person acting at the express direction of a government employee who conceals, harbors, or shelters an illegal alien when such illegal alien is or has been the victim of a criminal offense or is a witness in any civil or criminal proceeding or who holds an illegal alien in a jail, prison, or other detention facility.
16-11-202. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'illegal alien' means a person who is verified by the federal government to be present in the United States in violation of federal immigration law. (b) A person who is acting in violation of another criminal offense and who knowingly induces, entices, or assists an illegal alien to enter into this state, when such person knows that the person being induced, enticed, or assisted to enter into this state is an

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illegal alien, shall be guilty of the offense of inducing an illegal alien to enter into this state. (c) Except as provided in subsection (d) of this Code section, for a first offense, a person convicted of inducing an illegal alien to enter into this state shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment not to exceed 12 months, a fine not to exceed $1,000.00, or both. For a second or subsequent conviction of inducing an illegal alien to enter into this state, a person shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment of not less than one or more than five years, a fine of not less than $5,000.00 or more than $20,000.00, or both. (d) A person who commits the offense of inducing an illegal alien to enter into this state who does so with the intent of making a profit or receiving any thing of value shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment of not less than one or more than five years, a fine of not less than $5,000.00 or more than $20,000.00, or both."
IV. LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND ENFORCEMENT OF IMMIGRATION LAW.
SECTION 11. Chapter 5 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to searches and seizures, is amended by adding a new article to read as follows:
"ARTICLE 5
17-5-100. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'illegal alien' means a person who is verified by the federal government to be present in the United States in violation of federal immigration law. (b) Except as provided in subsection (f) of this Code section, during any investigation of a criminal suspect by a peace officer, when such officer has probable cause to believe that a suspect has committed a criminal offense, including any traffic offense, the officer shall be authorized to seek to verify such suspect's immigration status when the suspect is unable to provide one of the following:
(1) A secure and verifiable document as defined in Code Section 50-36-2; (2) A valid Georgia driver's license; (3) A valid Georgia identification card issued by the Department of Driver Services; (4) If the entity requires proof of legal presence in the United States before issuance, any valid driver's license from a state or district of the United States or any valid identification document issued by the United States federal government; or (5) Other information as to the suspect's identity that is sufficient to allow the peace officer to independently identify the suspect.

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(c) When attempting to determine the immigration status of a suspect pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section, a peace officer shall be authorized to use any reasonable means available to determine the immigration status of the suspect, including:
(1) Use of any authorized federal identification data base; (2) Identification methods authorized by federal law, including those authorized by 8 USCA 1373(c), 8 USCA 1644; (3) Use of electronic fingerprint readers or similar devices; or (4) Contacting an appropriate federal agency. (d) A peace officer shall not consider race, color, or national origin in implementing the requirements of this Code section except to the extent permitted by the Constitutions of Georgia and of the United States. (e) If during the course of the investigation into such suspect's identity, a peace officer receives verification that such suspect is an illegal alien, then such peace officer may take any action authorized by state and federal law, including, but not limited to, detaining such suspected illegal alien, securely transporting such suspect to any authorized federal or state detention facility, or notifying the United States Department of Homeland Security or successor agency. Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to hinder or prevent a peace officer or law enforcement agency from arresting or detaining any criminal suspect on other criminal charges. (f) No person who in good faith contacts or has contact with a state or local peace officer or prosecuting attorney or member of the staff of a prosecuting attorney for the purpose of acting as a witness to a crime, to report criminal activity, or to seek assistance as a victim to a crime shall have his or her immigration status investigated based on such contact or based on information arising from such contact. (g) A peace officer or prosecuting attorney, acting in good faith to carry out any provision of this Code section, shall have immunity from damages or liability from such actions."
SECTION 12. Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to law enforcement officers and agencies, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"35-1-16. (a) It is the intent of the General Assembly to encourage Georgia law enforcement officials to work in conjunction with federal immigration authorities and to utilize all resources made available by the federal government to assist state and local law enforcement officers in the enforcement of the immigration laws of this state and of the United States. (b) Cooperation with federal authorities.
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federal law, such employees shall not be prohibited from receiving or maintaining information relating to the immigration status of any individual or sending or exchanging such information with other federal, state, or local governmental entities or employees for official public safety purposes. (2) State and local agencies shall be authorized to enter into memorandum of understandings and agreements with the United States Department of Justice, the Department of Homeland Security, or any other federal agency for the purpose of enforcing federal immigration and customs laws and the detention, removal, and investigation of illegal aliens and the immigration status of any person in this state. A peace officer acting within the scope of his or her authority under any such memorandum of understanding, agreement, or other authorization from the federal government shall have the power to arrest, with probable cause, any person suspected of being an illegal alien. (3) Except as provided by federal law, no state or local agency or department shall be prohibited from utilizing available federal resources, including data bases, equipment, grant funds, training, or participation in incentive programs for any public safety purpose related to the enforcement of state and federal immigration laws. (4) When reasonably possible, applicable state agencies shall consider incentive programs and grant funding for the purpose of assisting and encouraging state and local agencies and departments to enter into agreements with federal entities and to utilize federal resources consistent with the provisions of this Code section. (c) Authority to transport illegal aliens. If a state or local law enforcement officer has verification that a person is an illegal alien, then such officer shall be authorized to securely transport such illegal alien to a federal facility in this state or to any other temporary point of detention and to reasonably detain such illegal alien when authorized by federal law. Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to hinder or prevent a peace officer or law enforcement agency from arresting or detaining any criminal suspect on other criminal charges. (d) Authority to arrest illegal aliens. When authorized by federal law, a state or local law enforcement officer shall be authorized to arrest any person based on such person's status as an illegal alien or for a violation of any federal immigration law. (e) Immunity. A law enforcement officer, acting in good faith to enforce immigration laws pursuant to an agreement with federal authorities to collect or share immigration status information, or to carry out any provision of this Code section, shall have immunity from damages or liability from such actions."
SECTION 13. Said title is further amended in Code Section 35-2-14, relating to defining peace officer and the enforcement of immigration and custom laws, by revising subsection (d) as follows:
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pursuant to the any federal Homeland Security Appropriation Act of 2006, Public Law 109-90, or any subsequent source of federal funding. The provisions of this subsection shall become effective upon such funding."
SECTION 14. Said title is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"35-6A-10. (a) Subject to available funding, the council shall establish a grant or incentive program for the provision of funds to local law enforcement agencies as incentive to such agencies to use the federal Department of Homeland Security's Secure Communities initiative or any successor or similar program and shall establish an incentive program and a grant program to offset the costs for local law enforcement agencies to enter into and implement memorandums of agreement with federal agencies under Section 287(g) of the federal Immigration and Nationality Act. In awarding such grants or incentives, the council shall be authorized to consider and give priority to local areas with the highest crime rates for crimes committed by illegal aliens. (b) The council shall:
(1) Subject to available funding, provide incentive programs and grants to local law enforcement agencies for utilizing federal resources and for entering into agreements with federal agencies for the enforcement of immigration law; (2) Provide technical assistance to local governments and agencies for obtaining and qualifying for incentive programs and grant funds to utilize available federal resources and to enter into and implement such agreements provided for in subsection (a) of this Code section; (3) Communicate information regarding the availability of federal resources and agreements provided for in subsection (a) of this Code section and the availability of related incentive programs and grant funds and post such information on the agency's official Internet website; (4) Provide technical assistance and information regarding the process for contacting federal agencies, utilizing federal resources, and entering into agreements provided for in subsection (a) of this Code section and post such information on the agency's official Internet website; and (5) Support state-wide campaigns and information programs in an effort to encourage every local law enforcement agency in this state to utilize federal resources and enter into agreements for the enforcement of state and federal immigration law."
SECTION 15. Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to penal institutions, is amended by revising Code Section 42-4-14, relating to determination of nationality of a person charged with felony and confined in a jail facility, as follows:
"42-4-14. (a) When any person is confined, for any period, in the jail of a county or municipality or a jail operated by a regional jail authority in compliance with Article 36 of the

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Vienna Convention on Consular Relations, a reasonable effort shall be made to determine the nationality of the person so confined. (b) If the prisoner is a foreign national charged with a felony, driving under the influence pursuant to Code Section 40-6-391, driving without being licensed pursuant to subsection (a) of Code Section 40-5-20, or with a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature, the keeper of the jail or other officer shall make When any foreign national is confined, for any period, in a county or municipal jail, a reasonable effort shall be made to verify that the prisoner such foreign national has been lawfully admitted to the United States and if lawfully admitted, that such lawful status has not expired. If verification of lawful status can not cannot be made from documents in the possession of the prisoner foreign national, verification shall be made within 48 hours through a query to the Law Enforcement Support Center (LESC) of the United States Department of Homeland Security or other office or agency designated for that purpose by the United States Department of Homeland Security by the federal government. If the prisoner foreign national is determined not to be lawfully admitted to the United States to be an illegal alien, the keeper of the jail or other officer shall notify the United States Department of Homeland Security, or other office or agency designated for notification by the federal government. (c) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to deny a person bond or from being released from confinement when such person is otherwise eligible for release; provided, however, that upon verification that any person confined in a jail is an illegal alien, such person may be detained, arrested, and transported as authorized by state and federal law. (d) The Georgia Sheriffs Association shall prepare and issue guidelines and procedures used to comply with the provisions of this Code section."
SECTION 16. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (c) of Code Section 42-5-51, relating to reimbursement of counties for housing certain inmates, as follows:
"(c) After proper documentation is received from the clerk of the court, the department shall have 15 days to transfer an inmate under sentence to the place of confinement. If the inmate is not transferred within the 15 days, the department will shall reimburse the county, in a sum not less than $7.50 per day per inmate and in such an amount as may be appropriated for this purpose by the General Assembly, for the cost of the incarceration, commencing 15 days after proper documentation is received by the department from the clerk of the court; provided, however, that, subject to an appropriation of funds, local governing authorities that have entered into memorandums of understanding or agreement or that demonstrate continuous attempts to enter into memorandums of understanding or agreement with the federal government under Section 287(g) of the federal Immigration and Nationality Act shall receive an additional payment in the amount of 10 percent of the established rate paid for reimbursement for the confinement of state inmates in local confinement facilities. The reimbursement provisions of this Code section shall only apply to payment for the

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incarceration of felony inmates available for transfer to the department, except inmates under death sentence awaiting transfer after their initial trial, and shall not apply to inmates who were incarcerated under the custody of the commissioner at the time they were returned to the county jail for trial on additional charges or returned to the county jail for any other purposes, including for the purpose of a new trial."
V. VERIFICATION REQUIREMENTS.
SECTION 17. Chapter 60 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions applicable to local governments, is amended by revising Code Section 36-606, relating to issuance of local business licenses and evidence of state licensure, as follows:
"36-60-6. (a) Every private employer with five or more employees shall register with and utilize the federal employment eligibility verification system known as E-Verify, for verification of the immigration status of newly hired employees. The requirements of this subsection shall be effective on September 1, 2011, as to employers with 500 or more employees, on January 1, 2012, as to employers with 100 or more employees, and on July 1, 2012, as to employers with five or more employees. (a)(b) Before any county or municipal corporation issues a business license, occupational tax certificate, or other document required to operate a business to any person engaged in a profession or business required to be licensed by the state under Title 43, the person must shall provide evidence of such licensure to the appropriate agency of the county or municipal corporation that issues business licenses. No business license, occupational tax certificate, or other document required to operate a business shall be issued to any person subject to licensure under Title 43 without evidence of such licensure being presented. (c) Before any county or municipal corporation issues or renews a business license, occupational tax certificate, or other document required to operate a business to any person, the person shall provide evidence that he or she is authorized to use the federal employment eligibility verification system known as E-Verify or evidence that the provisions of this Code section do not apply. Evidence of such use shall be in the form of a sworn affidavit attesting that he or she utilizes and will continue to utilize the employment eligibility verification system in accordance with federal regulations or that he or she employs fewer than five employees. The affidavit shall include the person's federally assigned employment eligibility verification system user number and the date of authority for use. The requirements of this subsection shall be effective on September 1, 2011, as to employers with 500 or more employees, on January 1, 2012, as to employers with 100 or more employees, and on July 1, 2012, as to employers with fewer than five employees.

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(d) Any county or municipal corporation issuing or renewing a business license, occupational tax certificate, or other document required to operate a business shall provide to the Department of Audits and Accounts not later than December 31 of each year a report demonstrating that such county or municipality is acting in compliance with the provisions of this Code section. This annual E-Verify report shall identify each license or certificate issued by the agency in the preceding 12 months and include the name of the person and business issued a license or other document and his or her federally assigned employment eligibility verification system user number as provided in the affidavit submitted at the time of application. Subject to funding, the Department of Audits and Accounts shall annually conduct an audit of no fewer than 20 percent of such reporting agencies. (e) In order to assist private businesses and counties and municipal corporations in complying with the provisions of this Code section, the Department of Audits and Accounts shall provide a standardized form affidavit which may be used as acceptable evidence demonstrating use of the federal employment eligibility verification system or that the provisions of subsection (a) of this Code section do not apply to the applicant. The form affidavit shall be posted by the Department of Audits and Accounts on the agency's official website no later than July 1, 2011. (f) Once an applicant for a business license, occupational tax certificate, or other document required to operate a business has submitted an affidavit with a federally assigned employment eligibility verification system user number, he or she shall not be authorized to submit a renewal application using a new or different federally assigned employment eligibility verification system user number, unless accompanied by a sworn document explaining the reason such applicant obtained a new or different federally assigned employment eligibility verification system user number. (b)(g) Any person presenting false or misleading evidence of such state licensure shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Any person, including any government official or employee, knowingly acting in violation of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor; provided, however, that any person who knowingly submits a false or misleading affidavit pursuant to this Code section shall be guilty of submitting a false document in violation of Code Section 16-10-20. It shall be a defense to a violation of this Code section that such person acted in good faith and made a reasonable attempt to comply with the requirements of this Code section. (h) The Attorney General shall be authorized to bring any criminal or civil action he or she deems necessary to ensure compliance with the provisions of this Code section."
SECTION 18. Chapter 36 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to verification of lawful presence within the United States, is amended by revising subsection (e) of Code Section 50-36-1, relating to verification requirements, procedures, and conditions, as follows:
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(1) Provide at least one secure and verifiable document, as defined in Code Section 50-36-2; and (2) Execute execute a signed and sworn affidavit verifying the applicant's lawful presence in the United States, which affidavit shall state:
(1)(A) The applicant is a United States citizen or legal permanent resident 18 years of age or older; or (2)(B) The applicant is a qualified alien or nonimmigrant under the federal Immigration and Nationality Act, Title 8 U.S.C., as amended, 18 years of age or older lawfully present in the United States and provide the applicant's alien number issued by the Department of Homeland Security or other federal immigration agency."
SECTION 19. Said chapter is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"50-36-2. (a) This Code section shall be known and may be cited as the 'Secure and Verifiable Identity Document Act.' (b) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Agency or political subdivision' means any department, agency, authority, commission, or government entity of this state or any subdivision of this state. (2) 'Public official' means an elected or appointed official or an employee or an agent of an agency or political subdivision. (3) 'Secure and verifiable document' means a document issued by a state or federal jurisdiction or recognized by the United States government and that is verifiable by federal or state law enforcement, intelligence, or homeland security agencies. Secure and verifiable document shall not mean a Matricula Consular de Alta Seguridad, matricula consular card, consular matriculation card, consular identification card, or similar identification card issued by a foreign government regardless of the holder's immigration status. (c) Unless required by federal law, on or after January 1, 2012, no agency or political subdivision shall accept, rely upon, or utilize an identification document for any official purpose that requires the presentation of identification by such agency or political subdivision or by federal or state law unless it is a secure and verifiable document. (d) Any person acting in willful violation of this Code section by knowingly accepting documents that are not secure and verifiable documents shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment not to exceed 12 months, a fine not to exceed $1,000.00, or both. (e) This Code section shall not apply to: (1) A person reporting a crime; (2) An agency official accepting a crime report, conducting a criminal investigation, or assisting a foreign national to obtain a temporary protective order; (3) A person providing services to infants, children, or victims of a crime; (4) A person providing emergency medical service;

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(5) A peace officer in the performance of the officer's official duties and within the scope of his or her employment; (6) Instances when a federal law mandates acceptance of a document; (7) A court, court official, or traffic violation bureau for the purpose of enforcing a citation, accusation, or indictment; or (8) An attorney or his or her employees for the purpose of representing a criminal defendant. (f) Not later than August 1, 2011, the Attorney General shall provide and make public on the Department of Law's website a list of acceptable secure and verifiable documents. The list shall be reviewed and updated annually by the Attorney General."
VI. SEVERABILITY, REPEAL,
AND ENFORCEMENT.
SECTION 20. (a) If any provision or part of any provision of this Act or the application of the same is held invalid or unconstitutional, the invalidity shall not affect the other provisions or applications of this Act or any other part of this Act than can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end, the provisions of this Act are severable. (b) The terms of this Act regarding immigration shall be construed to have the meanings consistent with such terms under federal immigration law. (c) The provisions of this Act shall be implemented in a manner consistent with federal laws governing immigration and civil rights.
SECTION 21. Section 18 of this Act shall become effective on January 1, 2012. The remaining sections of this Act shall become effective on July 1, 2011. Except as otherwise expressly provided, the sections of this Act shall apply to offenses and violations occurring on or after their respective effective dates.
SECTION 22. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
By unanimous consent, further consideration of HB 87 was suspended until later in the legislative day.
The Speaker announced the House in recess until 1:50 o'clock, this afternoon.

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AFTERNOON SESSION
The Speaker Pro Tem called the House to order.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and referred to the Committee on Rules:
HR 473. By Representatives Smith of the 70th and Hudson of the 124th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the McDuffie/Warren County Forestry Unit on being named the Georgia Forestry Commission 2010 Northern Unit of the Year and inviting them to appear before the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 474. By Representatives Smith of the 70th, Parrish of the 156th, Jackson of the 142nd and Morris of the 155th:
A RESOLUTION commending the Emanuel County Forestry Unit on being named the Georgia Forestry Commission 2010 Southern Unit of the Year and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 475. By Representatives Smith of the 70th and Cheokas of the 134th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Americus District on being named the Georgia Forestry
HR 476. By Representatives Baker of the 78th, McCall of the 30th, England of the 108th, Abdul-Salaam of the 74th, Neal of the 75th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending Mr. James Eugene "Gene" Sutherland, Sr., and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 477. By Representatives Smith of the 168th, Ralston of the 7th, Lindsey of the 54th, Jones of the 46th, O`Neal of the 146th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending Mary Mac's Tea Room in Atlanta, Georgia, on the occasion of its 65th anniversary and inviting the owner and various staff members to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.

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The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 478. By Representatives Drenner of the 86th, Bell of the 58th, Gardner of the 57th, Kaiser of the 59th, Benfield of the 85th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Catheren M. Woolard; and for other purposes.
HR 479. By Representatives Jones of the 46th, Sheldon of the 105th, Stephens of the 164th, McCall of the 30th, Oliver of the 83rd and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgia Women of Achievement and 2011 honoree Mary Francis Hill Coley; and for other purposes.
HR 480. By Representatives Jones of the 46th, Sheldon of the 105th, Stephens of the 164th, McCall of the 30th, Burns of the 157th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgia Women of Achievement and 2011 honoree May duBignon Stiles Howard; and for other purposes.
HR 481. By Representatives Jones of the 46th, Sheldon of the 105th, Stephens of the 164th, McCall of the 30th, Burns of the 157th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgia Women of Achievement and 2011 honoree Lillian Gordy Carter; and for other purposes.
HR 482. By Representatives Dudgeon of the 24th, Ashe of the 56th, Walker of the 107th and Brockway of the 101st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending native son and Georgia Tech professor Dr. Don P. Giddens upon his retirement as Dean of the College of Engineering; and for other purposes.
HR 483. By Representative Pak of the 102nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Bruce Lampros; and for other purposes.

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HR 484. By Representative Ralston of the 7th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Commissioner Tamla Lewis; and for other purposes.
HR 485. By Representatives Riley of the 50th, Martin of the 47th, Willard of the 49th, Rice of the 51st, Jones of the 46th and others:
A RESOLUTION congratulating the Chattahoochee High School football team on winning the 2010 GHSA Class AAAA State Championship; and for other purposes.
HR 486. By Representatives Burns of the 157th, Purcell of the 159th and Ralston of the 7th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Lawton M. Nease, Jr.; and for other purposes.
HR 487. By Representatives Purcell of the 159th, Bryant of the 160th and Stephens of the 164th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 14th annual Collard Green Festival in Port Wentworth, Georgia; and for other purposes.
HR 488. By Representatives Peake of the 137th, Meadows of the 5th, Hamilton of the 23rd, Ehrhart of the 36th, Walker of the 107th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing 2011 as the Year of Golf in Georgia; and for other purposes.
Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the House, having previously been read, was again taken up for consideration:
HB 87. By Representatives Ramsey of the 72nd, Golick of the 34th, Dempsey of the 13th, Austin of the 10th, Allison of the 8th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to enact the "Illegal Immigration Reform and Enforcement Act of 2011"; to amend the O.C.G.A., so as to provide for definitions; to provide for a private cause of action; to require private employers to use an employment eligibility verification system and provide for civil penalties; to provide for offenses; to provide for the investigation of illegal alien status; to provide authority for law enforcement officers to

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enforce federal immigration laws and to provide immunity; to provide for civil and criminal penalties; to modify provisions relating to training peace officers; to establish grant funding; to provide for the verification of the immigration status of foreign nationals; to provide that counties shall receive additional funding for confinement of state inmates; to require proof that private businesses are participating in the employment eligibility verification system; to provide for identification cards; to enact the "Secure and Verifiable Identity Document Act"; to provide for related matters; and for other purposes.

The Committee substitute was previously read.

The Speaker assumed the Chair.

The following amendment was read:

Representative Roberts of the 154th et al. offer the following amendment:

Amend HB 87 (LC 29 4655S) by replacing lines 618 and 619 with the following:

be effective on July 1, 2012, as to employers with 100 or more employees and on December 31, 2012, as to

By replacing lines 637 through 639 with the following:

The requirements of this subsection shall be effective on July 1, 2012, as to employers with 100 or more employees and on December 31, 2012, as to employers with five or more employees.

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

E Abdul-Salaam N Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson N Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin N Baker Y Battles Y Bearden N Beasley-Teague N Bell N Benfield

Y Davis N Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson N Dobbs Y Dollar N Drenner Y Dudgeon N Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England

N Heckstall Y Hembree N Henson Y Hill N Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston N Howard Y Huckaby E Hudson N Hugley E Jackson

N Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills N Mitchell N Morgan Y Morris N Mosby N Murphy Y Neal, J N Neal, Y Y Nimmer

Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C N Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T N Smyre Y Spencer N Stephens, M Y Stephens, R

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Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway N Brooks N Bruce Y Bryant N Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer E Cooper
Crawford

N Epps, C Y Epps, J N Evans E Floyd N Fludd E Franklin N Frazier N Fullerton N Gardner
Geisinger Y Golick N Gordon E Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield N Heard

Y Jacobs N James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J N Jones, S N Jordan N Kaiser N Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey N Long
Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning N Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Nix N Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak N Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey N Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders Y Scott, M N Scott, S

N Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley N Thomas N Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch
Weldon N Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard N Williams, A N Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 113, nays 54.

The amendment was adopted.

Representatives Baker of the 78th and Kaiser of the 59th stated that they inadvertently voted "nay" on the preceding roll call. They wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon.

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:

E Abdul-Salaam N Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson N Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden N Beasley-Teague

Y Davis N Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson N Dobbs Y Dollar N Drenner Y Dudgeon N Dukes Y Dutton

N Heckstall Y Hembree N Henson Y Hill N Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston N Howard Y Huckaby E Hudson

N Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills N Mitchell N Morgan Y Morris N Mosby N Murphy Y Neal, J

Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C N Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T N Smyre Y Spencer

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N Bell N Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway N Brooks N Bruce Y Bryant N Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer E Cooper Y Crawford

Y Ehrhart Y England N Epps, C Y Epps, J N Evans E Floyd N Fludd E Franklin N Frazier N Fullerton N Gardner
Geisinger Y Golick N Gordon E Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield N Heard

N Hugley E Jackson Y Jacobs N James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J N Jones, S N Jordan N Kaiser N Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey N Long N Lucas Y Maddox, B N Maddox, G Y Manning N Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

N Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix N Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak N Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey N Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders N Scott, M N Scott, S

N Stephens, M Y Stephens, R N Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley N Thomas N Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch
Weldon N Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard N Williams, A N Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 113, nays 56.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute, as amended.

Representative Baker of the 78th stated that he inadvertently voted "aye" on the preceding roll call. He wished to be recorded as voting "nay" thereon.

Representative Greene of the 149th was excused on the preceding roll call. He wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon.

Representatives Geisinger of the 48th, Setzler of the 35th, and Weldon of the 3rd 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.

House of Representatives 401 Paul D. Coverdell Legislative Office Building
Atlanta, Georgia 30334

March 3, ad 2011

Dear Mr. Clerk,

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Article III, Section V, Paragraph III, of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, provides in part that "No bill shall pass which refers to more than one subject matter." Further, Article I, Section II, Paragraph V, provides that "Legislative acts in violation of this Constitution or the Constitution of the United States are void, and the judiciary shall so declare them." This version of HB 87 unconstitutionally refers to more than one subject matter. As such, I was unable to vote in favor of it.
Respectfully,
/s/ Bobby Franklin
By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the House, having been previously postponed, was again postponed until tomorrow:
HB 91. By Representatives Bearden of the 68th, Ramsey of the 72nd, Powell of the 171st and Cooke of the 18th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 17 and Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the procedure for sentencing and imposition of punishment and the issuance, expiration, and renewal of drivers' licenses, respectively, so as to provide that any person convicted of a felony offense shall have such conviction demarcated on his or her driver's license for the length of his or her sentence; to provide for procedure; to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to cancellation, suspension, and revocation of licenses, so as to provide for license suspension under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Representative Maxwell of the 17th moved that the following Bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Judiciary and recommitted to the Committee on Insurance:
HB 423. By Representatives Maxwell of the 17th, Golick of the 34th, Hembree of the 67th, Murphy of the 120th, Hugley of the 133rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to unfair trade practices, so as to provide that certain acts by residential contractors as they relate to insurance claims shall be considered violations of unfair trade practice; to provide for definitions; to provide for certain contractual requirements; to prohibit rebate or other compensation as

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inducement for an insured to enter into an agreement; to provide for notice language; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The motion prevailed.
Representative Coomer of the 14th moved that the following Bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Judiciary and recommitted to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil:
HB 242. By Representatives Coomer of the 14th, Jacobs of the 80th, Atwood of the 179th, Weldon of the 3rd, Allison of the 8th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to verdict and judgment, so as to provide a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to define certain terms; to provide that no court, administrative agency, or other tribunal shall enforce a foreign law if doing so would violate a right guaranteed by the Constitution of this state or of the United States; to provide for construction; to provide for null contracts; to provide for findings of fact and conclusion of law; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The motion prevailed.
Representative O'Neal of the 146th moved that the House do now adjourn until 9:30 o'clock, tomorrow morning, and the motion prevailed.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until 9:30 o'clock, tomorrow morning.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Friday, March 4, 2011

Twenty-Fourth Legislative Day

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 9:30 o'clock, A.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.

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

E Abdul-Salaam E Abrams
Allison Amerson Anderson Ashe Atwood E Austin Baker Battles Bearden E Beasley-Teague Bell Benton Black Braddock Brockway Brooks Bryant Buckner Burns Byrd Carter Casas Cheokas Clark, J Clark, V Coleman Collins Cooke Coomer

E Cooper Crawford Davis
E Dawkins-Haigler Dempsey Dickerson Dickson Drenner Dudgeon Dutton Ehrhart
E England Epps, J Evans
E Floyd Fludd Franklin Frazier Gardner Geisinger Gordon
E Greene Hamilton Hanner Harden, B Harden, M Harrell Hatchett Hatfield Heard

Hembree E Henson
Hill E Holcomb
Holmes Holt Horne Houston Howard Huckaby E Hudson Hugley Jackson Jacobs James Jasperse Jerguson Johnson Jones, J Jones, S Kaiser Kendrick Kidd Knight Lindsey Maddox, G Manning Marin Martin Maxwell

McBrayer McCall McKillip Meadows Mills Mitchell E Morgan Morris Murphy Neal, J Nimmer Nix O'Neal Pak Parent Parrish Parsons Peake Powell, A Powell, J Pruett Purcell E Randall Rice Riley Roberts Rogers Rynders Scott, S Setzler

Shaw Sheldon E Sims, B Sims, C Smith, E Smith, K Smith, L Smith, R Spencer Stephens, M E Stephens, R Talton Tankersley Taylor, D Taylor, T Teasley Thomas Tinubu Walker Watson Welch Weldon Wilkerson Wilkinson Williams, A Williams, E Williams, R Williamson Yates Ralston, Speaker

The following members were off the floor of the House when the roll was called:

Representatives Benfield of the 85th, Bruce of the 64th, Dobbs of the 53rd, Dollar of the 45th, Dukes of the 150th, Epps of the 128th, Fullerton of the 151st, Golick of the 34th, Jordan of the 77th, Lane of the 167th, Lucas of the 139th, Mayo of the 91st, Mosby of the 90th, Neal of the 75th, Oliver of the 83rd, Ramsey of the 72nd, Reece of the 11th, Scott of the 2nd, Smith of the 168th, Stephenson of the 92nd, and Willard of the 49th.

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They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Reverend Reginald Simmons, Ebenezer Baptist Church, Kennesaw, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Davis of the 109th, Chairman of the Committee on Information and Audits, reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day had been read and found to be correct.
By unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.
3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.
4. Reports of Standing Committees.
5. Third reading and passage of Local uncontested Bills.
6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 452. By Representatives Battles of the 15th, Carter of the 175th, Dudgeon of the 24th, Casas of the 103rd, Ashe of the 56th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to revise a provision relating to student transportation; to authorize local boards of education to use vehicles other than school buses for the transport of students to and from school related activities; to provide for minimum requirements; to provide for insurance; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Education.
HB 453. By Representative Amerson of the 9th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Dawsonville Airport Authority; to provide for a short title and legislative findings; to confer powers and impose duties on the authority; to provide for the membership and the appointment of members of the authority and their terms of office, qualifications, duties, powers, and compensation; to provide for vacancies, organization, meetings, and expenses; to provide for definitions; to provide for the powers of the authority; to provide for revenue bonds and their form, signatures thereon, negotiability, sale, and use of proceeds from such sales; to provide for interim documents and for lost or mutilated documents; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 454. By Representatives Hamilton of the 23rd, Meadows of the 5th, Lindsey of the 54th, Oliver of the 83rd, Brooks of the 63rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating presidential preference primary, so as to provide for the date of the presidential preference primary; to provide for the submission of the names of candidates and the publishing of such list; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 455. By Representatives Powell of the 29th, Bearden of the 68th and Jerguson of the 22nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 43-40-25, relating to violations by licensed community association managers, salespersons, associate brokers, brokers, schools, and instructors and sanctions and unfair trade practices, so as to change provisions relating to the prohibition against licensees engaging in unfair trade practices; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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HB 456. By Representatives Byrd of the 20th, Hill of the 21st, Braddock of the 19th, Jerguson of the 22nd, Sheldon of the 105th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the organization of the executive branch generally, so as to establish the "Georgia Government Accountability Act"; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative intent; to create the Legislative Sunset Advisory Committee; to authorize the committee to review and evaluate state agencies' productivity, efficiency, and responsiveness; to provide for the automatic abolition of certain state agencies contingent upon adoption of a resolution by the General Assembly declaring that the state laws applicable to such agency have been repealed, revised, or reassigned; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight.
HB 457. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Cooper of the 41st, Channell of the 116th, Parrish of the 156th and Randall of the 138th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to controlled substances, so as to authorize the use of remote automated medication systems; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for definitions; to provide for requirements; to provide for the establishment of rules and regulations by the State Board of Pharmacy; to amend Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pharmacists and pharmacies, so as to authorize pharmacists to dispense prescriptions through a remote automated medication system; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
HB 458. By Representatives Bruce of the 64th, Kidd of the 141st, Mayo of the 91st, Long of the 61st, Frazier of the 123rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to commissions and other agencies, so as to create the Georgia Commission on Family Economic Security; to provide for a short title; to provide for a legislative purpose; to provide for membership to such commission; to provide for certain requirements for membership to such commission; to provide for certain procedures regarding such commission; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Special Rules.
HB 459. By Representatives Heckstall of the 62nd and Fludd of the 66th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the City of College Park Water and Sewer Authority and to provide for the membership of the authority; to confer powers upon the authority; to authorize the issuance of revenue bonds of the authority payable from the revenues, tolls, fees, fines, charges, and earnings of the authority, contract payments to the authority, and other moneys pledged therefor and authorize the collection and pledging of the revenues, tolls, fees, fines, charges, and earnings of the authority for the payment of such revenue bonds; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 460. By Representatives Gardner of the 57th, Neal of the 1st, Lindsey of the 54th, Jacobs of the 80th, Stephenson of the 92nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mental health, so as to provide a means for a competent adult to control either directly through instructions written in advance or indirectly through appointing an agent to make mental health care decisions on behalf of such person according to a written psychiatric advance directive; to provide a short title; to provide definitions; to provide for standards and limitations with respect to psychiatric advance directives; to provide for the responsibilities and duties of physicians and other mental health care providers and agents under psychiatric advance directives; to provide a statutory psychiatric advance directive form; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
HB 461. By Representatives Jasperse of the 12th, Meadows of the 5th, Bearden of the 68th, England of the 108th, Williams of the 4th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to adopt the Health Care Compact; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

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HB 462. By Representatives Dollar of the 45th, McKillip of the 115th, Pak of the 102nd, Gordon of the 162nd, Peake of the 137th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-17-15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to limitations on percent of monthly gross retail receipts derived from certain coin operated amusement machines, monthly verified reports, issuance of fine or revocation or suspension of license for violations, and submission of electronic reports, so as to provide an exception from a limitation on the allowable number of such machines at the same location; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 463. By Representatives Dollar of the 45th, Black of the 174th, Harbin of the 118th, Rogers of the 26th, Roberts of the 154th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-23-12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to limited licenses, so as to provide for the sale of individual insurance coverage by limited licensees on personal property stored in self-service storage facilities; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.
HB 464. By Representatives Harden of the 28th, Allison of the 8th, Pruett of the 144th, Smith of the 129th, Morris of the 155th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for public assistance, so as to require random drug testing for recipients of certain public assistance; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 465. By Representatives Weldon of the 3rd and Lane of the 167th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 14-5-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to execution of instruments conveying interest in real property or releasing security agreements, so as to include

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transfers of security instruments within the ambit of the Code section; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Banks & Banking.
HB 466. By Representative Shaw of the 176th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to incorporate the City of Hahira, approved August 19, 1912 (Ga. L. 1912, p. 951), as amended, particularly by a home rule amendment filed with the Office of the Secretary of State January 24, 2011, so as to provide that councilmembers shall reside in their respective districts for a period of at least 12 months immediately prior to election and shall continue to reside in such district during his or her period of service; to provide for the filling of vacancies; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 467. By Representatives Geisinger of the 48th, McCall of the 30th, Oliver of the 83rd, Lindsey of the 54th, Drenner of the 86th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, so as to provide for parimutuel wagering or betting on horse racing in this state; to provide for the comprehensive regulation of such activities; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for definitions; to provide for the establishment of the Georgia Racing Commission; to provide for the membership, terms of office, filling of vacancies, qualifications, duties, and responsibilities of the members of such commission; to provide for the legal representation of such commission; to provide for commission staff and employees; to provide for a contingent effective date and repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries.
HB 468. By Representatives Coomer of the 14th, Yates of the 73rd, Collins of the 27th, Hatchett of the 143rd and Black of the 174th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-2-85.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to special license plates for veterans, so as to add veterans who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, and the Global War on Terrorism; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.
HB 469. By Representatives Bearden of the 68th, Cooper of the 41st, Powell of the 171st and Purcell of the 159th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pharmacists and pharmacies, so as to require that all hard copy prescriptions be on security paper; to redefine the term "security paper" and provide for approval of such paper prior to sale by the State Board of Pharmacy; to provide for exceptions; to provide for rules and regulations; to require identification from persons picking up certain prescriptions; to limit the number of units of Schedule II through Schedule IV drugs which may be obtained through a single prescription; to provide for other related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
HB 470. By Representative Cooper of the 41st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 43-26-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to requirements for licensure as a registered professional nurse, so as to revise requirements for preceptorships for certain applicants; to revise requirements relating to nontraditional nursing education programs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
HR 471. By Representatives Mills of the 25th, Dutton of the 166th, Byrd of the 20th, Spencer of the 180th, Clark of the 98th and others:
A RESOLUTION urging the United States Congress to take such actions as may be necessary to ensure that the federal Defense of Marriage Act is defended against all challenges as to its constitutionality in the courts of this nation; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HR 472. By Representative Epps of the 128th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the achievements of Claude A. Bray, Jr., and dedicating a road in his name; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HR 489. By Representatives Thomas of the 100th, Carter of the 175th, Kaiser of the 59th, Coleman of the 97th, Morgan of the 39th and others:
A RESOLUTION directing the State Board of Education to revise its professional learning rules; to establish a Professional Learning Rules Task Force; to provide written guidance; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
HR 490. By Representative Epps of the 128th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the achievements of Claude A. Bray, Jr., and dedicating a bridge in his name; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HR 491. By Representatives Clark of the 104th, Carter of the 175th, Coleman of the 97th, Kaiser of the 59th, Ashe of the 56th and others:
A RESOLUTION strongly encouraging the development of performance based coaching programs that are designed for principals and district administrators to impact school-wide improvement by developing the organizational culture and the capacity of other educators to improve teaching and learning; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
HR 492. By Representatives Clark of the 104th, Carter of the 175th, Coleman of the 97th, Kaiser of the 59th, Ashe of the 56th and others:
A RESOLUTION directing the Professional Standards Commission to establish certification renewal rules that require the impact of professional learning on educator performance and student learning and to establish a task force; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
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:

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HB 476. By Representatives Smith of the 131st and Meadows of the 5th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, so as to establish the Georgia Health Exchange Authority; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for definitions; to provide for a board of directors; to provide for composition, terms, and officers; to provide for powers and duties of the authority; to provide for the Georgia Health Exchange and the Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP) Exchange; to provide for automatic repeal under certain conditions; to provide for a trust fund; to provide for an advisory committee; to provide for limited liability; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for accounts and audits; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

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

HB 438 HB 440 HB 442 HB 444 HB 446 HB 448 HB 450 HR 460 SB 21 SB 66 SB 122

HB 439 HB 441 HB 443 HB 445 HB 447 HB 449 HB 451 HR 461 SB 34 SB 92 SB 125

Representative McCall of the 30th District, Chairman of the Committee on Agriculture and Consumer Affairs, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Agriculture and Consumer Affairs has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:

HB 125 Do Pass, by Substitute

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Respectfully submitted, /s/ McCall of the 30th
Chairman
Representative Martin of the 47th District, Chairman of the Committee on Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight 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 33 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Martin of the 47th
Chairman
Representative Hamilton of the 23rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Governmental Affairs, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Governmental Affairs has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 158 Do Pass HB 302 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Hamilton of the 23rd
Chairman
Representative Cooper of the 41st District, Chairman of the Committee on Health and Human Services, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Health and Human Services has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

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HB 147 HB 275 HB 343

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute

HB 227 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 303 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Rynders of the 152nd
Vice-Chairman

Representative Smith of the 131st District, Chairman of the Committee on Insurance, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Insurance has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:

HB 167 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Smith of the 131st
Chairman

Representative Sims of the 169th District, Chairman of the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Legislation has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 358 HB 391 HB 410 HB 436

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 375 HB 393 HB 418

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Sims of the 169th
Chairman

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The following Resolutions of the House, referred to the House Rules Subcommittee on Invites, were reported by the Committee on Rules with the following recommendations:

HR 390 HR 450 HR 477

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

Representative Roberts of the 154th District, Chairman of the Committee on Transportation, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Transportation 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 414 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Roberts of the 154th
Chairman

The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR FRIDAY, MARCH 4, 2011

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 24th Legislative Day as enumerated below:

DEBATE CALENDAR

Open Rule

None

Modified Open Rule

HB 129

Conveyances; future conveyance of real property; prohibit fee (Substitute)(Judy-McKillip-115th)

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HR 251

Savannah Harbor; cruise ship terminal facility; support (ED&T-Stephens164th)

Modified Structured Rule

HB 143 HB 144 HB 214 HB 290 HB 347

Elections; revise, modernize, and correct errors or omissions (CR-Willard49th) Retirement and pensions; revise, modernize, and correct errors or omissions (CR-Willard-49th) Public Health, Department of; establish (Substitute)(H&HS-Channell116th) (AM# 33 1006) State purchasing; protect against fraudulent use of state purchasing cards; correct oversight (GAff-Cheokas-134th) Applicant examination; Commissioner not exempt self from written exams; provide (Ins-Hembree-67th)

Structured Rule

None

Bills and Resolutions on this calendar may be called in any order the Speaker desires.

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Meadows of the 5th
Chairman

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

HB 358. By Representatives Frazier of the 123rd, Jackson of the 142nd and Burns of the 157th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act creating the board of commissioners of Burke County," approved August 21, 1911 (Ga. L. 1911, p. 390), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 14, 1983 (Ga. L. 1983, p. 3804), so as to provide for staggered terms for the members of such board of commissioners; to provide for submission for preclearance under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; 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.

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HB 375. By Representative Morris of the 155th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners approved February 27, 1953 (Ga. L. 1953, p. 2729), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 12, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 4115), so as to provide for staggering of terms of office for commission districts; to provide for related matters; 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.
HB 391. By Representative Holmes of the 125th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act repealing an Act incorporating the City of Monticello and granting a new charter to the City of Monticello, approved March 10, 1959 (Ga. L. 1959, p. 2683), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 12, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 3779), so as to provide for municipal elections; to provide for terms for the mayor and council; to provide for staggering of such terms; to provide for related matters; 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.
HB 393. By Representative Allison of the 8th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Hiawassee ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; 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.
HB 410. By Representatives Coleman of the 97th, Clark of the 98th, Brockway of the 101st and Sheldon of the 105th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act to create a new charter for the City of Suwanee," approved April 9, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999,

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p. 3729), as amended, so as to provide that the term of any elected city official shall be declared vacant upon the occupant of such office qualifying for election to another office; to provide that municipal officers shall be elected by majority vote; to provide for applicability; to provide for submission for preclearance under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; 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.

HB 418. By Representatives Huckaby of the 113th and Channell of the 116th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to abolish the office of elected county surveyor of Oglethorpe County; to provide for the appointment of a county surveyor by the governing authority of the county; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide an effective date; 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.

HB 436. By Representative Reece of the 11th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Menlo; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the city; to provide for a governing authority of such city and the powers, duties, authority, election, terms, vacancies, compensation, expenses, qualifications, prohibitions, conflicts of interest, and suspension and removal from office relative to members of such governing authority; to provide for inquiries and investigations; to provide for oaths, organization, meetings, quorum, voting, rules, and procedures; to provide for ordinances and codes; to provide for effective dates; 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.

By unanimous consent, the following roll call vote was made applicable to the previously read Bills.

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

Y Abdul-Salaam E Abrams Y Allison

Y Davis E Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey

Heckstall Y Hembree E Henson

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon

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Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood E Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden E Beasley-Teague Y Bell
Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas
Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke
Coomer E Cooper Y Crawford

Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton
Ehrhart E England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans E Floyd Y Fludd
Franklin Y Frazier
Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger
Golick Y Gordon E Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Y Hill E Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson E Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick
Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey
Long Lucas Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y McKillip Y Meadows
Mills Y Mitchell E Morgan
Morris Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey E Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders Scott, M Y Scott, S

E Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E
Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R
Smith, T Y Smyre
Spencer Y Stephens, M E Stephens, R
Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R
Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R
Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bills, the ayes were 141, nays 0.

The Bills, having received the requisite constitutional majority, were passed.

Due to a mechanical malfunction, the vote of Representative Benfield of the 85th was not recorded on the preceding roll call. She wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon.

Representative Channell of the 116th 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. Ewing, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:

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The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate:
SB 19. By Senators Hill of the 32nd and Butterworth of the 50th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to forgery and fraudulent practices, so as to provide definitions; to create the crime of medical identity fraud; to provide for punishment; to provide that actual and punitive damages are available to victims of medical identity fraud; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 88. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Staton of the 18th, Grant of the 25th, Brown of the 26th, Murphy of the 27th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to equipment and inspection of motor vehicles, so as to increase age requirements for use of child restraint systems; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 134. By Senator Hamrick of the 30th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 29, Chapter 9 of Title 34, and Chapter 12 of Title 53 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to guardian and ward, workers' compensation, and trusts, respectively, so as make technical corrections, correct terminology, and update cross-references reflecting the enactment of the guardianship and trust codes in recent legislative sessions; to allow natural guardians of children to consent on behalf of a beneficiary if there is no conflict of interest; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following resolution of the Senate:
SR 103. By Senators Carter of the 1st, Grant of the 25th, Williams of the 19th, Rogers of the 21st, Ginn of the 47th and others:
A RESOLUTION authorizing the granting of nonexclusive easements for operation and maintenance of facilities, utilities, and ingress and egress in, on, over, under, upon, across, or through property owned by the State of Georgia in Barrow, Butts, Cherokee, Effingham, Fulton, Gordon, Gwinnett, Houston,

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Thomas, and Wheeler Counties; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolution of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the Committees:

SB 19. By Senators Hill of the 32nd and Butterworth of the 50th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to forgery and fraudulent practices, so as to provide definitions; to create the crime of medical identity fraud; to provide for punishment; to provide that actual and punitive damages are available to victims of medical identity fraud; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.

SB 88.

By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Staton of the 18th, Grant of the 25th, Brown of the 26th, Murphy of the 27th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to equipment and inspection of motor vehicles, so as to increase age requirements for use of child restraint systems; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

SB 134. By Senator Hamrick of the 30th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 29, Chapter 9 of Title 34, and Chapter 12 of Title 53 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to guardian and ward, workers' compensation, and trusts, respectively, so as make technical corrections, correct terminology, and update cross-references reflecting the enactment of the guardianship and trust codes in recent legislative sessions; to allow natural guardians of children to consent on behalf of a beneficiary if there is no conflict of interest; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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SR 103. By Senators Carter of the 1st, Grant of the 25th, Williams of the 19th, Rogers of the 21st, Ginn of the 47th and others:
A RESOLUTION authorizing the granting of nonexclusive easements for operation and maintenance of facilities, utilities, and ingress and egress in, on, over, under, upon, across, or through property owned by the State of Georgia in Barrow, Butts, Cherokee, Effingham, Fulton, Gordon, Gwinnett, Houston, Thomas, and Wheeler Counties; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.
The following Resolution of the House was read:
HR 493. By Representative O`Neal of the 146th
A RESOLUTION
Relative to adjournment; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that, unless otherwise provided by subsequent resolution of the General Assembly, the meeting dates and dates of adjournment for the 2011 regular session of the General Assembly for the period of Friday, March 4, 2011, through Monday, March 28, 2011, shall be as follows:
Friday, March 4 ....................................................................... in session for legislative day 24 Saturday, March 5 and Sunday, March 6 ................................ in adjournment Monday, March 7 .................................................................... in session for legislative day 25 Tuesday, March 8 .................................................................... in session for legislative day 26 Wednesday, March 9 ............................................................... in adjournment Thursday, March 10 ................................................................ in session for legislative day 27 Friday, March 11 ..................................................................... in session for legislative day 28 Saturday, March 12 and Sunday, March 13 ............................ in adjournment Monday, March 14 .................................................................. in session for legislative day 29 Tuesday, March 15 .................................................................. in adjournment Wednesday, March 16 ............................................................. in session for legislative day 30 Thursday, March 17 through Sunday, March 20..................... in adjournment Monday, March 21 .................................................................. in session for legislative day 31 Tuesday, March 22 .................................................................. in session for legislative day 32 Wednesday, March 23 ............................................................. in session for legislative day 33 Thursday, March 24 through Sunday, March 27..................... in adjournment Monday, March 28 .................................................................. in session for legislative day 34
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that on and after March 28, 2011, the periods of adjournment of the 2011 session, if any, shall be as specified by subsequent resolution of

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the General Assembly; provided that unless otherwise specified by subsequent resolution the General Assembly shall be in adjournment on each Saturday and Sunday.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, as authorized by Code Section 28-1-2, the hours for closing and convening the Senate on each day may be as ordered by the Senate; and the hours for closing and convening the House on each day may be as ordered by the House.

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

Y Abdul-Salaam E Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood E Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas
Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke
Coomer E Cooper Y Crawford

Y Davis E Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs
Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart E England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans E Floyd Y Fludd Y Franklin Y Frazier
Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger
Golick Y Gordon E Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett
Hatfield Y Heard

Heckstall Y Hembree E Henson Y Hill E Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson E Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey
Long Lucas Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall
McKillip Y Meadows
Mills Y Mitchell E Morgan
Morris Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey E Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon E Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M E Stephens, R
Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson
Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 148, nays 0.

The Resolution was adopted.

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Pursuant to HR 450, the House commended the YMCA of Georgia's Youth Assembly and invited the Youth Assembly's governor, lieutenant governor, speaker of the house, and the president pro tempore to be recognized by the House of Representatives.
The following member was recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representative Clark of the 98th.
The following Resolutions of the House, favorably reported by the Committee on Rules, were read and adopted:
HR 390. By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, McKillip of the 115th, Huckaby of the 113th and Heard of the 114th:
A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Tony "T." Graham Brown and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 450. By Representative Harden of the 147th:
A RESOLUTION commending the YMCA of Georgia's Youth Assembly and inviting the Youth Assembly's governor, lieutenant governor, speaker of the house, and the president pro tempore to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 477. By Representatives Smith of the 168th, Ralston of the 7th, Lindsey of the 54th, Jones of the 46th, O`Neal of the 146th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending Mary Mac's Tea Room in Atlanta, Georgia, on the occasion of its 65th anniversary and inviting the owner and various staff members to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills and Resolution of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 347. By Representatives Hembree of the 67th, Meadows of the 5th, Lindsey of the 54th, Maxwell of the 17th, Murphy of the 120th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-23-10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the examination of applicants, so as

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to provide that the Commissioner shall not exempt himself or herself from any written examinations set forth in the Code section; to provide for related matters; 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 Abdul-Salaam E Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood E Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer E Cooper Y Crawford

Davis E Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs
Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart E England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Franklin Y Frazier
Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon E Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Heckstall Y Hembree
Henson Y Hill E Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson E Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey
Long Lucas Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell E Morgan Y Morris
Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell E Ramsey E Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders
Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon E Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M E Stephens, R
Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 155, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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HB 129. By Representatives McKillip of the 115th, Lindsey of the 54th, Hatfield of the 177th, Evans of the 40th and Willard of the 49th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 14 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating generally to mortgages, conveyances to secure debt, and liens, so as to prohibit a fee for a future conveyance of real property except under limited circumstances; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 1 of Chapter 14 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating generally to mortgages, conveyances to secure debt, and liens, so as to prohibit a fee for a future conveyance of real property except under limited circumstances; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Article 1 of Chapter 14 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating generally to mortgages, conveyances to secure debt, and liens, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"44-14-14. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'conveyance of real property' shall include a conveyance or other transfer of an interest or estate in real property. (b) A restriction or covenant running with the land applicable to the conveyance of real property that requires a transferee or transferor of real property or the transferee's or transferor's heirs, successors, or assigns to pay a declarant or other person imposing the restriction or covenant on the property or a third party designated by such declarant or other person, or a successor, assignee, or designee of any thereof, a fee in connection with a future transfer of the property shall be prohibited. A restriction or covenant running with the land that violates this Code section or a lien purporting to encumber the land to secure a right under a restriction or covenant running with the land that violates this Code section shall be void and unenforceable. (c) This Code section shall not apply to a restriction or covenant that requires a fee associated with the conveyance of property to be paid to:

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(1) An association formed for the purposes of exercising the powers of the association of any condominium created pursuant to Article 3 of Chapter 3 of this title, the 'Georgia Condominium Act'; (2) A property owners' association formed for the purposes of exercising the powers of the property owners' association pursuant to Article 6 of Chapter 3 of this title, the 'Georgia Property Owners' Association Act'; or (3) A property owners' association formed for the purposes of exercising the powers of an association of property owners that has not been formed pursuant to or which has not adopted the provisions of Article 6 of Chapter 3 of this title, the 'Georgia Property Owners' Association Act,' provided that such association shall comply with subsection (d) of Code Section 44-3-232. (d) A conveyance of an interest in real property by gift, devise, nonjudicial or judicial foreclosure, deed in lieu of foreclosure, court order, or operation of law shall be exempt from any permissible fees under this Code section."

SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such 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:

N Abdul-Salaam E Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood E Austin
Baker Y Battles Y Bearden
Beasley-Teague Y Bell N Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks

Y Davis E Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar N Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart E England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd

Heckstall Y Hembree N Henson Y Hill E Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson E Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell E Morgan Y Morris
Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon E Sims, B Y Sims, C N Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M E Stephens, R
Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R

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N Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer E Cooper Y Crawford

N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon E Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield
Heard

Y Jones, J Jones, S
Y Jordan Y Kaiser N Kendrick
Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey
Long Lucas Maddox, B Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell E Ramsey E Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders
Scott, M N Scott, S

Y Taylor, T Y Teasley
Thomas N Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon N Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A N Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 138, nays 14.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

Representatives Baker of the 78th, Jones of the 44th, and Maddox of the 172nd 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 Williams of the 89th stated that he inadvertently voted "nay" on the preceding roll call. He wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon.

House of Representatives 401 Paul D. Coverdell Legislative Office Building
Atlanta, Georgia 30334

March 4, ad 2011

Dear Mr. Clerk,

Article I, Section X, of the Constitution of the United States, provides among other things that "No State shall...pass any...Law impairing the Obligation of Contracts." Further, Article I, Section II, Paragraph V, of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, provides that "Legislative acts in violation of this Constitution or the Constitution of the United States are void, and the judiciary shall so declare them." This version of HB 129 unconstitutionally impairs the obligation of contracts. As such, I was unable to vote in favor of it.

Respectfully,

/s/ Bobby Franklin

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HB 290. By Representatives Cheokas of the 134th, Davis of the 109th, Maddox of the 127th, Harrell of the 106th, Sims of the 169th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act 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 correct an oversight in provisions protecting against fraudulent use of state purchasing cards as discovered and recommended by the House Committee on Information and Audits and to apply such fraud protection provisions to all state entities including state authorities; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; 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 Abdul-Salaam E Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood E Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins

Y Davis E Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart E England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd
Fludd Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon E Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M

Y Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill E Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson
Hugley Y Jackson E Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey
Long Lucas Maddox, B Y Maddox, G

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell E Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy
Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell E Ramsey E Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon E Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M E Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch
Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E

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Y Cooke Y Coomer E Cooper Y Crawford

Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Rogers Y Rynders
Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 158, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Representative Neal of the 1st 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.

HR 251. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Bryant of the 160th, Purcell of the 159th, Stephens of the 161st and Gordon of the 162nd:

A RESOLUTION supporting the development, construction, and implementation of a cruise ship terminal facility in the Savannah Harbor; and for other purposes.

Representative Bryant of the 160th asked unanimous consent that the word "births" on page 1, line 10 be changed to "berths."

It was so ordered.

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 Abdul-Salaam E Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood E Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway

Y Davis E Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey
Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon
Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart E England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd

Y Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill E Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson E Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell E Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon E Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M E Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D

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Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns
Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer E Cooper Y Crawford

Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon E Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Y Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey
Long Lucas Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell E Ramsey E Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders
Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley
Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson
Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 156, nays 1.

The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

Representative Stephens of the 164th was excused on the preceding roll call. He wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon.

HB 143. By Representatives Willard of the 49th and Maddox of the 127th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections, so as to revise, modernize, and correct errors or omissions in said title in furtherance of the work of the Code Revision Commission; to provide for effect in event of conflicts; to provide an effective date; 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 Abdul-Salaam E Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood E Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden

Y Davis E Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes

Y Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill E Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston
Howard Y Huckaby

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell E Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon E Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre

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Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer E Cooper Y Crawford

Y Dutton Y Ehrhart E England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon E Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson E Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey
Long Lucas Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell E Ramsey E Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders
Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Spencer Stephens, M
E Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 160, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Representative Coleman of the 97th District, Chairman of the Committee on Education, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Education has had under consideration the following Bills and Resolution of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 81 HB 271 HB 314 SB 38

Do Pass Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute

HB 181 HB 285 HR 248

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Coleman of the 97th
Chairman

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Representative Sims of the 169th District, Chairman of the Committee on IntraGovernmental Coordination, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Intra-Governmental Coordination has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 398 Do Pass HB 411 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Sims of the 169th
Chairman
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 214. By Representatives Channell of the 116th, Parrish of the 156th, England of the 108th, Sheldon of the 105th, Cooper of the 41st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to establish the Department of Public Health; to reassign functions of the Division of Public Health of the Department of Community Health to the Department of Public Health; to provide for transition to the new agency; to create a Board of Public Health and a commissioner of public health; to amend various titles for purposes of conformity; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to establish the Department of Public Health; to reassign functions of the Division of Public Health of the Department of Community Health to the Department of Public Health; to provide for transition to the new agency; to create a Board of Public Health and a commissioner of public health; to amend various titles for purposes of conformity; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
PART I Creation of the Department of Public Health.
SECTION 1-1. Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, is amended by adding a new chapter to read as follows:
"CHAPTER 2A
31-2A-1. (a) There is created the Board of Public Health which shall establish the general policy to be followed by the Department of Public Health. The powers, functions, and duties of the Board of Community Health as they existed on June 30, 2011, with regard to the Division of Public Health and the Office of Health Improvement, unless otherwise provided in this Act, are transferred to the Board of Public Health effective July 1, 2011. The board shall consist of nine members appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate. (b) The Governor shall designate the initial terms of the members of the board as follows: three members shall be appointed for one year; three members shall be appointed for two years; and three members shall be appointed for three years. Thereafter, all succeeding appointments shall be for three-year terms from the expiration of the previous term. (c) Vacancies in office shall be filled by appointment by the Governor in the same manner as the appointment to the position on the board which becomes vacant. An appointment to fill a vacancy other than by expiration of a term of office shall be for the balance of the unexpired term. (d) Members of the board may be removed from office under the same conditions for removal from office of members of professional licensing boards provided in Code Section 43-1-17. (e) There shall be a chairperson of the board elected by and from the membership of the board who shall be the presiding officer of the board. (f) The members of the board shall receive the same daily expense allowance and reimbursement of expenses as provided in Code Section 45-7-21 for members of other state boards.
31-2A-2. (a) There is created a Department of Public Health. The powers, functions, and duties of the Division of Public Health and the Office of Health Improvement of the Department of Community Health as they existed on June 30, 2011, unless otherwise provided in this Act, are transferred to the Department of Public Health effective July 1, 2011.

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(b) There is created the position of commissioner of public health. The commissioner shall be the chief administrative officer of the department and be both appointed and removed by the Governor. Subject to the general policy established by the board, the commissioner shall supervise, direct, account for, organize, plan, administer, and execute the functions vested in the department. (c) There shall be created in the department such divisions as may be found necessary for its effective operation. The commissioner shall have the power to allocate and reallocate functions among the divisions within the department.
31-2A-3. (a) The Department of Public Health shall succeed to all rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and administrative orders of the Department of Community Health that are in effect on June 30, 2011, or scheduled to go into effect on or after July 1, 2011, and which relate to the functions transferred to the Department of Public Health pursuant to Code Section 31-2A-2 and shall further succeed to any rights, privileges, entitlements, obligations, and duties of the Department of Community Health that are in effect on June 30, 2011, which relate to the functions transferred to the Department of Public Health pursuant to Code Section 31-2A-2. Such rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and administrative orders shall remain in effect until amended, repealed, superseded, or nullified by the Department of Public Health by proper authority or as otherwise provided by law. (b) The rights, privileges, entitlements, and duties of parties to contracts, leases, agreements, and other transactions entered into before July 1, 2011, by the Department of Community Health which relate to the functions transferred to the Department of Public Health pursuant to Code Section 31-2A-2 shall continue to exist; and none of these rights, privileges, entitlements, and duties are impaired or diminished by reason of the transfer of the functions to the Department of Public Health. In all such instances, the Department of Public Health shall be substituted for the Department of Community Health, and the Department of Public Health shall succeed to the rights and duties under such contracts, leases, agreements, and other transactions. (c) All persons employed by the Department of Community Health in capacities which relate to the functions transferred to the Department of Public Health pursuant to Code Section 31-2A-2 on June 30, 2011, shall, on July 1, 2011, become employees of the Department of Public Health in similar capacities, as determined by the commissioner of public health. Such employees shall be subject to the employment practices and policies of the Department of Public Health on and after July 1, 2011, but the compensation and benefits of such transferred employees shall not be reduced as a result of such transfer. Employees who are subject to the rules of the State Personnel Board and thereby under the State Personnel Administration and who are transferred to the department shall retain all existing rights under the State Personnel Administration. Accrued annual and sick leave possessed by the transferred employees on June 30, 2011, shall be retained by such employees as employees of the Department of Public Health.

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(d) On July 1, 2011, the Department of Public Health shall receive custody of the state owned real property in the custody of the Department of Community Health on June 30, 2011, and which pertains to the functions transferred to the Department of Public Health pursuant to Code Section 31-2A-2.
31-2A-4. The Department of Public Health shall safeguard and promote the health of the people of this state and is empowered to employ all legal means appropriate to that end. Illustrating, without limiting, the foregoing grant of authority, the department is empowered to:
(1) Provide epidemiological investigations and laboratory facilities and services in the detection and control of disease, disorders, and disabilities and to provide research, conduct investigations, and disseminate information concerning reduction in the incidence and proper control of disease, disorders, and disabilities; (2) Forestall and correct physical, chemical, and biological conditions that, if left to run their course, could be injurious to health; (3) Regulate and require the use of sanitary facilities at construction sites and places of public assembly and to regulate persons, firms, and corporations engaged in the rental and service of portable chemical toilets; (4) Isolate and treat persons afflicted with a communicable disease who are either unable or unwilling to observe the department's rules and regulations for the suppression of such disease and to establish, to that end, complete or modified quarantine, surveillance, or isolation of persons and animals exposed to a disease communicable to man; (5) Procure and distribute drugs and biologicals and purchase services from clinics, laboratories, hospitals, and other health facilities and, when authorized by law, to acquire and operate such facilities; (6) Cooperate with agencies and departments of the federal government and of the state by supplying consultant services in medical and hospital programs and in the health aspects of civil defense, emergency preparedness, and emergency response; (7) Prevent, detect, and relieve physical defects and deformities; (8) Promote the prevention, early detection, and control of problems affecting the dental and oral health of the citizens of Georgia; (9) Contract with county boards of health to assist in the performance of services incumbent upon them under Chapter 3 of this title and, in the event of grave emergencies of more than local peril, to employ whatever means may be at its disposal to overcome such emergencies; (10) Contract and execute releases for assistance in the performance of its functions and the exercise of its powers and to supply services which are within its purview to perform; (11) Enter into or upon public or private property at reasonable times for the purpose of inspecting same to determine the presence of disease and conditions deleterious to

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health or to determine compliance with health laws and rules, regulations, and standards thereunder; and (12) Establish, by rule adopted pursuant to Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act,' a schedule of fees for laboratory services provided, schedules to be determined in a manner so as to help defray the costs incurred by the department, but in no event to exceed such costs, both direct and indirect, in providing such laboratory services, provided no person shall be denied services on the basis of his or her inability to pay. All fees paid thereunder shall be paid into the general funds of the State of Georgia. The individual who requests the services authorized in this paragraph, or the individual for whom the laboratory services authorized in this paragraph are performed, shall be responsible for payment of the service fees. As used in this paragraph, the term 'individual' means a natural person or his or her responsible health benefit policy or Title XVIII, XIX, or XXI of the federal Social Security Act of 1935.
31-2A-5. (a) There is created in the department the Office of Women's Health. Attached to the office shall be an 11 member advisory council. The members of the advisory council shall be appointed by the Governor and shall be representative of major public and private agencies and organizations in the state and shall be experienced in or have demonstrated particular interest in women's health issues. Each member shall be appointed for two years and until his or her successor is appointed. The members shall be eligible to succeed themselves. The council shall elect its chairperson from among the councilmembers for a term of two years. The Governor may name an honorary chairperson of the council. (b) The Office of Women's Health shall serve in an advisory capacity to the Governor, the General Assembly, the board, the department, and all other state agencies in matters relating to women's health. In particular, the office shall:
(1) Raise awareness of women's nonreproductive health issues; (2) Inform and engage in prevention and education activities relating to women's nonreproductive health issues; (3) Serve as a clearing-house for women's health information for purposes of planning and coordination; (4) Issue reports of the office's activities and findings; and (5) Develop and distribute a state comprehensive plan to address women's health issues. (c) The council shall meet upon the call of its chairperson, the board, or the commissioner.
31-2A-6. (a) The department is authorized to adopt and promulgate rules and regulations to effect prevention, abatement, and correction of situations and conditions which, if not promptly checked, would militate against the health of the people of this state. Such

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rules and regulations shall be adapted to the purposes intended, within the purview of the powers and duties imposed upon the department by this chapter, and supersede conflicting rules, regulations, and orders adopted pursuant to the authority of Chapter 3 of this title. (b) The department upon application or petition may grant variances and waivers to specific rules and regulations which establish standards for facilities or entities regulated by the department as follows:
(1) The department may authorize departure from the literal requirements of a rule or regulation by granting a variance upon a showing by the applicant or petitioner that the particular rule or regulation that is the subject of the variance request should not be applied as written because strict application would cause undue hardship. The applicant or petitioner additionally must show that adequate standards affording protection of health, safety, and care exist and will be met in lieu of the exact requirements of the rule or regulation in question; (2) The department may dispense entirely with the enforcement of a rule or regulation by granting a waiver upon a showing by the applicant or petitioner that the purpose of the rule or regulation is met through equivalent standards affording equivalent protection of health, safety, and care; (3) The department may grant waivers and variances to allow experimentation and demonstration of new and innovative approaches to delivery of services upon a showing by the applicant or petitioner that the intended protections afforded by the rule or regulation which is the subject of the request are met and that the innovative approach has the potential to improve service delivery; (4) Waivers or variances which affect an entire class of facilities may only be approved by the Board of Public Health and shall be for a time certain, as determined by the board. A notice of the proposed variance or waiver affecting an entire class of facilities shall be made in accordance with the requirements for notice of rule making in Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act'; or (5) Variances or waivers which affect only one facility in a class may be approved or denied by the department and shall be for a time certain, as determined by the department. The department shall maintain a record of such action and shall make this information available to the board and all other persons who request it. (c) The department may exempt classes of facilities from regulation when, in the department's judgment, regulation would not permit the purpose intended or the class of facilities is subject to similar requirements under other rules and regulations. Such exemptions shall be provided in rules and regulations promulgated by the board.
31-2A-7. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'conviction data' means a record of a finding or verdict of guilty or a plea of guilty or a plea of nolo contendere with regard to any crime, regardless of whether an appeal of the conviction has been sought. (b) The department may receive from any law enforcement agency conviction data that is relevant to a person whom the department, its contractors, or a district or county

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health agency is considering as a final selectee for employment in a position the duties of which involve direct care, treatment, custodial responsibilities, or any combination thereof for its clients. The department may also receive conviction data which is relevant to a person whom the department, its contractors, or a district or county health agency is considering as a final selectee for employment in a position if, in the judgment of the department, a final employment decision regarding the selectee can only be made by a review of conviction data in relation to the particular duties of the position and the security and safety of clients, the general public, or other employees. (c) The department shall establish a uniform method of obtaining conviction data under subsection (b) of this Code section which shall be applicable to the department and its contractors. Such uniform method shall require the submission to the Georgia Crime Information Center of fingerprints and the records search fee in accordance with Code Section 35-3-35. Upon receipt thereof, the Georgia Crime Information Center shall promptly transmit fingerprints to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a search of bureau records and an appropriate report and shall promptly conduct a search of its own records and records to which it has access. After receiving the fingerprints and fee, the Georgia Crime Information Center shall notify the department in writing of any derogatory finding, including, but not limited to, any conviction data regarding the fingerprint records check or if there is no such finding. (d) All conviction data received shall be for the exclusive purpose of making employment decisions or decisions concerning individuals in the care of the department and shall be privileged and shall not be released or otherwise disclosed to any other person or agency. Immediately following the employment decisions or upon receipt of the conviction data, all such conviction data collected by the department or its agent shall be maintained by the department or agent pursuant to laws regarding and the rules or regulations of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Georgia Crime Information Center, as is applicable. Penalties for the unauthorized release or disclosure of any conviction data shall be as prescribed pursuant to laws regarding and rules or regulations of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Georgia Crime Information Center, as is applicable. Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to allow criminal history information, including arrest and conviction date, to be released or disclosed to any individual, including members of county boards of health, who is not directly involved in the hiring process. (e) The department may promulgate written rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this Code section. (f) The department may receive from any law enforcement agency criminal history information, including arrest and conviction data, and any and all other information which it may be provided pursuant to state or federal law which is relevant to any person in the care of the department. The department shall establish a uniform method of obtaining criminal history information under this subsection. Such method shall require the submission to the Georgia Crime Information Center of fingerprints together with any required records search fee in accordance with Code Section 35-3-35. Upon receipt thereof, the Georgia Crime Information Center shall promptly transmit the

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fingerprints submitted by the department to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a search of bureau records and an appropriate report and shall promptly conduct a search of its own records and records to which it has access. Such method shall also permit the submission of the names alone of such persons to the proper law enforcement agency for a name based check of such person's criminal history information as maintained by the Georgia Crime Information Center and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. In such circumstances, the department shall submit fingerprints of those persons together with any required records search fee to the Federal Bureau of Investigation within 15 calendar days of the date of the name based check on that person. The fingerprints shall be forwarded to the Federal Bureau of Investigation through the Georgia Crime Information Center in accordance with Code Section 35-335. Following the submission of such fingerprints, the department may receive the criminal history information, including arrest and conviction data, relevant to such person. (g) The department shall be authorized to conduct a name or descriptor based check of any person's criminal history information, including arrest and conviction data, and other information from the Georgia Crime Information Center regarding any adult person who provides care or is in contact with persons under the care of the department without the consent of such person and without fingerprint comparison to the fullest extent permissible by federal and state law."
SECTION 1-2. Code Sections 31-2-7, 31-2-8, 31-2-10, 31-2-12, 31-2-13, 31-2-17, 31-2-17.1, and 31-218 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Community Health as the agency of the state for receipt and administration of federal and other funds, studies and surveys of programs, venue of actions against the department or board, standards for sewage management systems, rules and regulations governing operation of land disposal sites for septic tank waste from one business, a diabetes coordinator, the Georgia Diabetes Control Grant Program, and the director of the Division of Public Health, respectively, are redesignated and amended as follows:
"31-2-7. 31-2A-8. The department is designated and empowered as the agency of this state to apply for, receive, and administer grants and donations for health purposes from the federal government and from any of its departments, agencies, and instrumentalities; from appropriations of the state; and from any other sources in conformity with law, including but not limited to Code Section 49-4-152. The department shall have the authority to prescribe the purposes for which such funds may be used in order to:
(1) Provide, extend, and improve maternal and child health services; (2) Locate children already disabled or suffering from conditions leading to a disability and provide for such children medical, surgical, corrective, and other services and to provide for facilities for diagnosis, hospitalization, and aftercare; (3) Advance the prevention and control of cancer and of venereal, tubercular, and other diseases;

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(4) Forestall and correct conditions that, if left to run their course, could be injurious to health; (5) Conduct programs which lie within the scope and the power of the department relating to industrial hygiene, control of ionizing radiation, occupational health, water quality, water pollution control, and planning and development of water resources; (6) Administer grants-in-aid to assist in the construction of publicly owned and operated general and special medical facilities; (7) Conduct programs:
(A) Relating to chronic illness; (B) Relating to the dental and oral health of the people of this state which are appropriate to the purpose of the department; and (C) Relating to the physical health of the people of this state which are appropriate to the purpose of the department; and (8) Develop the health aspects of emergency preparedness and emergency response. When a plan is required to be approved by any department, agency, or instrumentality of the federal government as condition precedent to the making of grants for health purposes, the department, as agent of this state, is directed to formulate, submit, and secure approval of that plan and thereafter, upon its approval and the receipt of funds payable thereunder, to carry the plan into effect in accordance with its terms, applying thereto the funds so received as well as other applicable amounts from whatever source.
31-2-8. 31-2A-9. The department, from time to time, shall make or cause to be made studies and surveys to determine the quality, scope, and reach of its programs.
31-2-10. 31-2A-10. Actions at law and in equity against the department, the board, or any of its members predicated upon omissions or acts done in their official capacity or under color thereof shall be brought in the appropriate county; provided, however, that nothing in this Code section shall be construed as waiving the immunity of the state to be sued without its consent.
31-2-12. 31-2A-11. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Chamber system' means a system of chambers with each chamber being a molded polyolefin plastic, arch shaped, hollow structure with an exposed bottom area and solid top and louvered sidewall for infiltration of effluent into adjoining bottom and sidewall soil areas. Chambers may be of different sizes and configurations to obtain desired surface areas. (2) 'Conventional system' means a system traditionally used composed of perforated pipe surrounded by gravel or stone masking for the infiltration of effluent into adjoining bottom and side soil areas.

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(3) 'On-site sewage management system' means a sewage management system other than a public or community sewage treatment system serving one or more buildings, mobile homes, recreational vehicles, residences, or other facilities designed or used for human occupancy or congregation. Such term shall include, without limitation, conventional and chamber septic tank systems, privies, and experimental and alternative on-site sewage management systems which are designed to be physically incapable of a surface discharge of effluent that may be approved by the department. (4) 'Prior approved system' means only a chamber system or conventional system or component of such system which is designed to be physically incapable of a surface discharge of effluent and which was properly approved pursuant to subparagraph (a)(2)(B) of this Code section, as such Code section became law on April 19, 1994, for use according to manufacturers' recommendations, prior to April 14, 1997. (5) 'Unsatisfactory service' means documented substandard performance as compared to other approved systems or components. (b) The department shall have the authority as it deems necessary and proper to adopt state-wide regulations for on-site sewage management systems, including but not limited to experimental and alternative systems. The department is authorized to require that any such on-site sewage management system be examined and approved prior to allowing the use of such system in the state; provided, however, that any prior approved system shall continue to be approved for installation in every county of the state pursuant to the manufacturer's recommendations, including sizing of no less than 50 percent of trench length of a conventional system designed for equal flows in similar soil conditions. Upon written request of one-half or more of the health districts in the state, the department is authorized to require the reexamination of any such system or component thereof, provided that documentation is submitted indicating unsatisfactory service of such system or component thereof. Before any such examination or reexamination, the department may require the person, persons, or organization manufacturing or marketing the system to reimburse the department or its agent for the reasonable expenses of such examination. (c)(1) This subsection shall not be construed to prohibit the governing authority of any county or municipality in the state from adopting and enforcing codes at the local level; provided, however, that no county, municipality, or state agency may require any certified septic tank installer or certified septic tank pumper who has executed and deposited a bond as authorized in paragraph (2) of this subsection to give or furnish or execute any code compliance bond or similar bond for the purpose of ensuring that all construction, installation, or modifications are made or completed in compliance with the county or municipal ordinances or building and construction codes. (2) In order to protect the public from damages arising from any work by a certified septic tank installer or certified septic tank pumper, which work that fails to comply with any state construction codes or with the ordinances or building and construction codes adopted by any county or municipal corporation, any such certified septic tank installer or certified septic tank pumper may execute and deposit with the judge of the

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probate court in the county of his or her principal place of business a bond in the sum of $10,000.00. Such bond shall be a cash bond of $10,000.00 or executed by a surety authorized and qualified to write surety bonds in the State of Georgia and shall be approved by the local county or municipal health department. Such bond shall be conditioned upon all work done or supervised by such certificate holder complying with the provisions of any state construction codes or any ordinances or building and construction codes of any county or municipal corporation wherein the work is performed. Action on such bond may be brought against the principal and surety thereon in the name of and for the benefit of any person who suffers damages as a consequence of said certificate holder's work not conforming to the requirements of any ordinances or building and construction codes; provided, however, that the aggregate liability of the surety to all persons so damaged shall in no event exceed the sum of such bond. (3) In any case where a bond is required under this subsection, the certified septic tank installer or certified septic tank pumper shall file a copy of the bond with the county or municipal health department in the political subdivision wherein the work is being performed. (4) The provisions of this subsection shall not apply to or affect any bonding requirements involving contracts for public works as provided in Chapter 10 of Title 13. (d) This Code section does not restrict the work of a plumber licensed by the State Construction Industry Licensing Board to access any on-site sewage management system for the purpose of servicing or repairing any plumbing system or connection to the on-site sewage management system.
31-2-13. 31-2A-12. Until July 1, 2012, the department shall provide by rule or regulation for the regulation of any land disposal site that receives septic tank waste from only one septic tank pumping and hauling business and which as of June 30, 2007, operated under a valid permit for such activity as issued by the department (previously known as the Department of Human Resources for these purposes) under this Code section. No new permit shall be issued by the department under this Code section for such type of site on or after July 1, 2007, but instead any new permit issued for such type of site on or after such date shall be issued by the Department of Natural Resources under Code Section 12-8-41. This Code section shall stand repealed on July 1, 2012.
31-2-17. 31-2A-13. The commissioner is authorized to appoint a diabetes coordinator within the Division of Public Health department to coordinate with other state departments and agencies to ensure that all programs that impact the prevention and treatment of diabetes are coordinated, that duplication of efforts is minimized, and that the impact of such programs is maximized in an attempt to reduce the health consequences and complications of diabetes in Georgia. The Division of Public Health department shall

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serve as the central repository for this state's departments and agencies for data related to the prevention and treatment of diabetes.
31-2-17.1. 31-2A-14. (a) There is established within the department's Division Department of Public Health the Georgia Diabetes Control Grant Program. The purpose of the grant program shall be to develop, implement, and promote a state-wide effort to combat the proliferation of Type 2 diabetes and pre-diabetes. (b) The program shall be under the direction of a seven-member advisory committee, appointed by the Governor. The Governor, in making such appointments, shall ensure to the greatest extent possible that the membership of the advisory committee is representative of this state's geographic and demographic composition, with appropriate attention to the representation of women, minorities, and rural Georgia. The appointments made by the Governor shall include one member who is:
(1) A physician licensed in this state; (2) A registered nurse licensed in this state; (3) A dietitian licensed in this state; (4) A diabetes educator; (5) A representative of the business community; (6) A pharmacist licensed in this state; and (7) A consumer who has diabetes. The commissioner of the Department of Community Health, or his or her designee, shall serve as an ex officio, nonvoting member of the advisory committee. Appointed advisory committee members shall be named for five-year terms staggered so that one term will expire each year, except for the fourth and fifth year, when two terms will expire. Their successors shall be named for five-year terms. (c) The Georgia Diabetes Control Grant Program shall be authorized to administer two grant programs targeted at new, expanded, or innovative approaches to address diabetes as follows: (1) A program to provide grants to middle schools and high schools to promote the understanding and prevention of diabetes may be established by the program. Such grants shall be provided through the appropriate local board of education. Grant requests shall contain specific information regarding requirements as to how the grant should be spent and how such spending promotes the understanding and prevention of diabetes. Grant recipients shall be required to provide the advisory committee with quarterly reports of the results of the grant program; and (2) A program to provide grants to health care providers for support of evidence based diabetes programs for education, screening, disease management, and selfmanagement targeting populations at greatest risk for pre-diabetes, diabetes, and the complications of diabetes; and grants may also be awarded to address evidence based activities that focus on policy, systems, and environmental changes that support prevention, early detection, and treatment of diabetes. Eligible entities shall include community and faith based clinics and other organizations, federally qualified health

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centers, regional and county health departments, hospitals, and other public entities, and other health related service providers which are qualified as exempt from taxation under the provisions of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. Such entities shall have been in existence for at least three years, demonstrate financial stability, utilize evidence based practices, and show measurable results in their programs. (d) The advisory committee shall work with the department to establish grant criteria and make award decisions, with the goal of creating a state-wide set of resources to assist residents of Georgia in their efforts to prevent or treat diabetes. Grants shall not be used for funding existing programs. (e) The grant program shall be under the direction of the diabetes coordinator appointed pursuant to Code Section 31-2-17 31-2A-13. The department shall provide sufficient staff, administrative support, and such other resources as may be necessary for the diabetes coordinator to carry out the duties required by this Code section. (f) This Code section shall be subject to appropriation from the General Assembly.
31-2-18. 31-2A-15. (a) The Division of Public Health shall have a director who shall be appointed by the Governor and serve at the pleasure of the Governor. The director shall report to the Office of the Governor and to the commissioner. In addition to other authority and duties granted in this title, the director commissioner shall:
(1) Provide a written report of expenditures made for public health purposes in the prior fiscal year to the Governor, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Lieutenant Governor no later than December 1 of each year beginning December 1, 2010; and (2) Serve as the chief liaison to county boards of health through their directors on matters related to the operations and programmatic responsibilities of such county boards of health; provided, however, the director commissioner may designate a person from within the division department to serve as such chief liaison. (b) The director commissioner shall be authorized to convene one or more panels of experts to address various public health issues and may consult with experts on epidemiological and emergency preparedness issues.
SECTION 1-3. The following Code sections of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated are amended by replacing "Code Section 31-2-12" wherever it occurs with "Code Section 31-2A-11":
(1) Code Section 31-3-5, relating to functions of county boards of health; (2) Code Section 31-3-5.1, relating to conformity prerequisite to building permit; and (3) Code Section 50-13-4, relating to procedural requirements for adoption, amendment, or repeal of rules.

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SECTION 1-4. The following Code section of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated is amended by replacing "Code Section 31-2-13" wherever it occurs with "Code Section 31-2A-12":
(1) Code Section 12-8-41, relating to permits issued by the Department of Natural Resources for land disposal sites.
SECTION 1-5. Code Section 31-1-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to health generally, is revised as follows:
"31-1-1. Except as specifically provided otherwise, as used in this title, the term:
(1) 'Board' means the Board of Community Public Health. (2) 'Commissioner' means the commissioner of community public health. (3) 'Department' means the Department of Community Public Health."
SECTION 1-6. Code Section 31-1-10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the state health officer, is amended as follows:
"31-1-10. (a) The position of State Health Officer state health officer is created. The commissioner of community health or the director of the Division of Public Health of the Department of Community Health shall be the State Health Officer, as designated by the Governor. The Governor may appoint the commissioner of public health to serve simultaneously as the state health officer or may appoint another individual to serve as state health officer. Such officer shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor. (b) The State Health Officer state health officer shall perform such health emergency preparedness and response duties as assigned by the Governor."
PART II Changes to the Department of Community Health.
SECTION 2-1. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 31-2-1, relating to legislative intent and the grant of authority to the Department of Community Health, as follows:
"31-2-1. Given the growing concern and complexities of health issues in this state, it is the intent of the General Assembly to create a Department of Community Health dedicated to health issues. The Department of Community Health shall safeguard and promote the health of the people of this state and is empowered to employ all legal means appropriate to that end. Illustrating, without limiting, the foregoing grant of authority, the department is empowered to:

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(1) Serve as the lead planning agency for all health issues in the state to remedy the current situation wherein the responsibility for health care policy, purchasing, planning, and regulation is spread among many different agencies; (2) Permit the state to maximize its purchasing power and to administer its operations in a manner so as to receive the maximum amount of federal financial participation available in expenditures of the department; (3) Minimize duplication and maximize administrative efficiency in the state's health care systems by removing overlapping functions and streamlining uncoordinated programs; (4) Allow the state to develop a better health care infrastructure that is more responsive to the consumers it serves while improving access to and coverage for health care; (5) Focus more attention and departmental procedures on the issue of wellness, including diet, exercise, and personal responsibility; (6) Provide epidemiological investigations and laboratory facilities and services in the detection and control of disease, disorders, and disabilities and to provide research, conduct investigations, and disseminate information concerning reduction in the incidence and proper control of disease, disorders, and disabilities; (7) Forestall and correct physical, chemical, and biological conditions that, if left to run their course, could be injurious to health; (8) Regulate and require the use of sanitary facilities at construction sites and places of public assembly and to regulate persons, firms, and corporations engaged in the rental and service of portable chemical toilets; (9) Isolate and treat persons afflicted with a communicable disease who are either unable or unwilling to observe the department's rules and regulations for the suppression of such disease and to establish, to that end, complete or modified quarantine, surveillance, or isolation of persons and animals exposed to a disease communicable to man; (10) Procure and distribute drugs and biologicals and purchase services from clinics, laboratories, hospitals, and other health facilities and, when authorized by law, to acquire and operate such facilities; (11) Cooperate with agencies and departments of the federal government and of the state by supplying consultant services in medical and hospital programs and in the health aspects of civil defense, emergency preparedness, and emergency response; (12) Prevent, detect, and relieve physical defects and deformities; (13) Promote the prevention, early detection, and control of problems affecting the dental and oral health of the citizens of Georgia; (14) Contract with county boards of health to assist in the performance of services incumbent upon them under Chapter 3 of this title and, in the event of grave emergencies of more than local peril, to employ whatever means may be at its disposal to overcome such emergencies;

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(15) Contract and execute releases for assistance in the performance of its functions and the exercise of its powers and to supply services which are within its purview to perform; (16)(6) Enter into or upon public or private property at reasonable times for the purpose of inspecting same to determine the presence of disease and conditions deleterious to health or to determine compliance with health applicable laws and rules, regulations, and standards thereunder; and (17)(7) Promulgate and enforce rules and regulations for the licensing of medical facilities wherein abortion procedures under subsections (b) and (c) of Code Section 16-12-141 are to be performed; and, further, to disseminate and distribute educational information and medical supplies and treatment in order to prevent unwanted pregnancy; and. (18) Establish, by rule adopted pursuant to Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act,' a schedule of fees for laboratory services provided, schedules to be determined in a manner so as to help defray the costs incurred by the department, but in no event to exceed such costs, both direct and indirect, in providing such laboratory services, provided no person shall be denied services on the basis of his or her inability to pay. All fees paid thereunder shall be paid into the general funds of the State of Georgia. The individual who requests the services authorized in this paragraph, or the individual for whom the laboratory services authorized in this paragraph are performed, shall be responsible for payment of the service fees. As used in this paragraph, the term 'individual' means a natural person or his or her responsible health benefit policy or Title XVIII, XIX, or XXI of the federal Social Security Act of 1935."
SECTION 2-2. Code Section 31-2-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities of the Department of Community Health, is amended as follows:
"31-2-4. (a)(1)(A) The Department of Community Health is re-created and established to perform the functions and assume the duties and powers exercised on June 30, 2009, by the Department of Community Health, the Division of Public Health of the Department of Human Resources, and the Office of Regulatory Services of the Department of Human Resources, unless specifically transferred to the Department of Human Services, and such department, division, and office shall be reconstituted as the Department of Community Health effective July 1, 2009. The department shall retain powers and responsibility with respect to the expenditure of any funds appropriated to the department including, without being limited to, funds received by the state pursuant to the settlement of the lawsuit filed by the state against certain tobacco companies, State of Georgia, et al. v. Philip Morris, Inc., et al., Civil Action #E-61692, V19/246 (Fulton County Superior Court, December 9, 1998).

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(B) On and after July 1, 2011, the functions, duties, and powers of the Department of Community Health relating to the former Division of Public Health of the Department of Human Resources shall be performed and exercised by the Department of Public Health pursuant to Code Section 31-2A-2. No power, function, responsibility, duty, or similar authority held by the Department of Community Health as of June 30, 2009, shall be diminished or lost due to the creation of the Department of Public Health. (2) The director of the Division of Public Health in office on June 30, 2009, and the director of the Office of Regulatory Services in office on June 30, 2009, shall become directors of the respective division or office which those predecessor agencies or units have become on and after July 1, 2009, and until such time as the commissioner appoints other directors of such divisions or units. The position of director of the Division of Public Health shall be abolished effective July 1, 2011. (b)(1) There is created in the department the Office of Women's Health. Attached to the office shall be an 11 member advisory council. The members of the advisory council shall be appointed by the Governor and shall be representative of major public and private agencies and organizations in the state and shall be experienced in or have demonstrated particular interest in women's health issues. Each member shall be appointed for two years and until his or her successor is appointed. The members shall be eligible to succeed themselves. The council shall elect its chairperson from among the councilmembers for a term of two years. The Governor may name an honorary chairperson of the council. (2) The Office of Women's Health shall serve in an advisory capacity to the Governor, the General Assembly, the board, the department, and all other state agencies in matters relating to women's health. In particular, the office shall: (A) Raise awareness of women's nonreproductive health issues; (B) Inform and engage in prevention and education activities relating to women's nonreproductive health issues; (C) Serve as a clearing-house for women's health information for purposes of planning and coordination; (D) Issue reports of the office's activities and findings; and (E) Develop and distribute a state comprehensive plan to address women's health issues. (3) The council shall meet upon the call of its chairperson, the board, or the commissioner. Reserved. (c) The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia is authorized to contract with the department for health benefits for members, employees, and retirees of the board of regents and the dependents of such members, employees, and retirees and for the administration of such health benefits. The department is also authorized to contract with the board of regents for such purposes. (d) In addition to its other powers, duties, and functions, the department: (1) Shall be the lead agency in coordinating and purchasing health care benefit plans for state and public employees, dependents, and retirees and may also coordinate with

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the board of regents for the purchase and administration of such health care benefit plans for its members, employees, dependents, and retirees; (2) Is authorized to plan and coordinate medical education and physician work force issues; (3) Shall investigate the lack of availability of health insurance coverage and the issues associated with the uninsured population of this state. In particular, the department is authorized to investigate the feasibility of creating and administering insurance programs for small businesses and political subdivisions of the state and to propose cost-effective solutions to reducing the numbers of uninsured in this state; (4) Is authorized to appoint a health care work force policy advisory committee to oversee and coordinate work force planning activities; (5) Is authorized to solicit and accept donations, contributions, and gifts and receive, hold, and use grants, devises, and bequests of real, personal, and mixed property on behalf of the state to enable the department to carry out its functions and purposes; (6) Is authorized to award grants, as funds are available, to hospital authorities and hospitals for public health purposes, pursuant to Code Sections 31-7-94 and 31-794.1; (7) Shall make provision for meeting the cost of hospital care of persons eligible for public assistance to the extent that federal matching funds are available for such expenditures for hospital care. To accomplish this purpose, the department is authorized to pay from funds appropriated for such purposes the amount required under this paragraph into a trust fund account which shall be available for disbursement for the cost of hospital care of public assistance recipients. The commissioner, subject to the approval of the Office of Planning and Budget, on the basis of the funds appropriated in any year, shall estimate the scope of hospital care available to public assistance recipients and the approximate per capita cost of such care. Monthly payments into the trust fund for hospital care shall be made on behalf of each public assistance recipient and such payments shall be deemed encumbered for assistance payable. Ledger accounts reflecting payments into and out of the hospital care fund shall be maintained for each of the categories of public assistance established under Code Section 49-4-3. The balance of state funds in such trust fund for the payment of hospital costs in an amount not to exceed the amount of federal funds held in the trust fund by the department available for expenditure under this paragraph shall be deemed encumbered and held in trust for the payment of the costs of hospital care and shall be rebudgeted for this purpose on each quarterly budget required under the laws governing the expenditure of state funds. The state auditor shall audit the funds in the trust fund established under this paragraph in the same manner that any other funds disbursed by the department are audited; (8) Shall classify and license community living arrangements in accordance with the rules and regulations promulgated by the department for the licensing and enforcement of licensing requirements for persons whose services are financially supported, in whole or in part, by funds authorized through the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities. To be eligible for licensing as a

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community living arrangement, the residence and services provided must be integrated within the local community. All community living arrangements licensed by the department shall be subject to the provisions of Code Sections 31-2-11 31-2-8 and 31-7-2.2. No person, business entity, corporation, or association, whether operated for profit or not for profit, may operate a community living arrangement without first obtaining a license or provisional license from the department. A license issued pursuant to this paragraph is not assignable or transferable. As used in this paragraph, the term 'community living arrangement' means any residence, whether operated for profit or not, which undertakes through its ownership or management to provide or arrange for the provision of housing, food, one or more personal services, support, care, or treatment exclusively for two or more persons who are not related to the owner or administrator of the residence by blood or marriage; (9) Shall establish, by rule adopted pursuant to Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act,' a schedule of fees for licensure activities for institutions and other health care related entities required to be licensed, permitted, registered, or commissioned by the department pursuant to Chapter 7, 13, 23, or 44 of this title, Chapter 5 of Title 26, paragraph (8) of this subsection, or Article 7 of Chapter 6 of Title 49. Such schedules shall be determined in a manner so as to help defray the costs incurred by the department, but in no event to exceed such costs, both direct and indirect, in providing such licensure activities. Such fees may be annually adjusted by the department but shall not be increased by more than the annual rate of inflation as measured by the Consumer Price Index, as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the United States Department of Labor. All fees paid thereunder shall be paid into the general funds of the State of Georgia. It is the intent of the General Assembly that the proceeds from all fees imposed pursuant to this paragraph be used to support and improve the quality of licensing services provided by the department; and
(10)(A) The department may May accept the certification or accreditation of an entity or program by a certification or accreditation body, in accordance with specific standards, as evidence of compliance by the entity or program with the substantially equivalent departmental requirements for issuance or renewal of a permit or provisional permit, provided that such certification or accreditation is established prior to the issuance or renewal of such permits. The department may not require an additional departmental inspection of any entity or program whose certification or accreditation has been accepted by the department, except to the extent that such specific standards are less rigorous or less comprehensive than departmental requirements. Nothing in this Code section shall prohibit either departmental inspections for violations of such standards or requirements or the revocation of or refusal to issue or renew permits, as authorized by applicable law, or for violation of any other applicable law or regulation pursuant thereto. (B) For purposes of this paragraph, the term:
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to regulation by the department under Chapters 7, 13, 22, 23, and 44 of this title; Chapter 5 of Title 26; paragraph (8) of this subsection; and Article 7 of Chapter 6 of Title 49. (ii) 'Permit' means any license, permit, registration, or commission issued by the department pursuant to the provisions of the law cited in division (i) of this subparagraph."
SECTION 2-3. Code Section 31-2-6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the creation of the commissioner of community health, is amended by revising subsection (b) as follows:
"(b) There shall be created in the department such divisions as may be found necessary for its effective operation. Except for the Division of Public Heath, the The commissioner shall have the power to allocate and reallocate functions among the divisions within the department."
SECTION 2-4. Code Sections 31-2-9, 31-2-11, 31-2-14, 31-2-15, and 31-2-16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to rules and regulations, actions against certain applicants or licensees, records check requirements for certain facilities, information and comparisons regarding state-wide cost and quality of health care, and biopharmaceuticals, respectively, are redesignated as Code Sections 31-2-7, 31-2-8, 31-2-9, 31-2-10, and 312-11, respectively.
SECTION 2-5. Code Section 31-2-19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Advisory Council for Public Health, is repealed.
SECTION 2-6. The following Code section of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated is amended by replacing "Code Section 31-2-9" wherever it occurs with "Code Section 31-2-7":
(1) Code Section 10-1-393, relating to unfair or deceptive practices in consumer transactions which are unlawful.
SECTION 2-7. The following Code sections of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated are amended by replacing "Code Section 31-2-11" wherever it occurs with "Code Section 31-2-8":
(1) Code Section 25-2-40, relating to smoke detectors required in new dwellings and dwelling units; (2) Code Section 31-7-2.1, relating to rules and regulations relating to hospitals and other health care facilities; (3) Code Section 31-7-302, relating to rules and regulations relating to private home care providers;

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(4) Code Section 31-8-60, relating to retaliation against a resident and interference with the long-term care ombudsman prohibited; (5) Code Section 31-8-135, relating to hearings for residents of personal care homes; (6) Code Section 31-44-11, relating to the authority of the Department of Community Health to deal with violations relating to renal disease facilities; (7) Code Section 49-4-153, relating to administrative hearings and appeals under Medicaid; and (8) Code Section 49-6-84, relating to the authority of the Department of Community Health relating to adult day centers.
SECTION 2-8. Code Section 31-8-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to hospital care for the indigent generallly, is amended by adding a new paragraph to read as follows:
"(0.5) 'Department' means the Department of Community Health."
SECTION 2-9. Code Section 31-8-31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to hospital care for nonresident indigents, is amended by adding a new paragraph to read as follows:
"(2.1) 'Department' means the Department of Community Health."
SECTION 2-10. Code Section 31-8-41 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to hospital care for pregnant women, is amended by adding a new paragraph to read as follows:
"(1.1) 'Department' means the Department of Community Health."
SECTION 2-11. Code Section 31-8-81 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to the "Long-term Care Facility Resident Abuse Reporting Act," is amended by adding a new paragraph to read as follows:
"(1.1) 'Department' means the Department of Community Health."
SECTION 2-12. Code Section 31-8-102 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to the "Bill of Rights for Residents of Long-term Care Facilities," is amended by adding a new paragraph to read as follows:
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SECTION 2-13. Code Section 31-8-132 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to the "Remedies for Residents of Personal Care Homes Act," is amended by adding a new paragraph to read as follows:
"(2.1) 'Department' means the Department of Community Health."
SECTION 2-14. Code Section 31-8-180 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to disclosure of treatment of Alzheimer's disease or Alzheimer's related dementia, is amended by adding a new paragraph to read as follows:
"(3) 'Department' means the Department of Community Health."
SECTION 2-15. Code Section 31-13-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to the "Georgia Radiation Control Act," is amended by adding a new paragraph to read as follows:
"(1.2) 'Department' means the Department of Community Health."
SECTION 2-16. Code Section 31-22-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to clinical laboratories, is amended by adding new paragraphs to read as follows:
"(2.1) 'Commissioner' means the commissioner of community health. (2.2) 'Department' means the Department of Community Health."
SECTION 2-17. Code Section 31-23-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to eye banks, is amended by redesignating paragraphs (1) and (2) as paragraphs (2) and (3), respectively, and adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(1) 'Department' means the Department of Community Health."
SECTION 2-18. Code Section 31-44-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to renal disease facilities, is amended by redesignating paragraphs (1) through (6) as paragraphs (3) and (8), respectively, and adding new paragraphs to read as follows:
"(1) 'Board' means the Board of Community Health. (2) 'Department' means the Department of Community Health."
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SECTION 3-1. Code Section 12-5-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to programs for voluntary water conservation and enhancing water supply, is amended by revising subsection (a) as follows:
"(a) As used in this Code section, the term 'agency' or 'agencies' means the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, including its Environmental Protection Division, the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority, the Georgia Department of Community Affairs, the Georgia State Forestry Commission, the Georgia Department of Community Health, including its Division of the Department of Public Health, the Georgia Department of Agriculture, and the Georgia State Soil and Water Conservation Commission individually or collectively as the text requires."
SECTION 3-2. Code Section 15-21-143 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to appointment of members and personnel of the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Commission, is amended by revising subsection (a) as follows:
"(a) The Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Commission shall consist of 15 16 members who shall serve for terms of two years, except that with respect to the first members appointed, five members shall be appointed for a term of three years, five for a term of two years, and five for a term of one year. The following agencies may each appoint one member of the commission:
(1) The Division of Rehabilitation Services of the Department of Labor; (2) The State Board of Education; (3) The Department of Public Safety; (4) The Department of Community Health; (5) The Department of Public Health; and (5)(6) The Department of Human Services. The remaining ten members of the commission shall be appointed by the Governor, seven of whom shall be citizens who have sustained brain or spinal cord injury or members of such persons' immediate families, no more than one of whom shall reside in the same geographic area of the state which constitutes a health district established by the Department of Community Health. The Governor is authorized but not required to appoint the remaining three members from recommendations submitted by the Private Rehabilitation Suppliers of Georgia, the Georgia Hospital Association, the Brain Injury Association of Georgia, the Medical Association of Georgia, and the Georgia State Medical Association. The Governor shall also establish initial terms of office for all 15 16 members of the board within the limitations of this subsection."
SECTION 3-3. Code Section 17-18-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to duty of certain officials to offer written statement of information to victims of rape or forcible sodomy, is amended as follows:
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When any employee of the Department of Human Services, Department of Community Health, Department of Public Health, Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, a law enforcement agency, or a court has reason to believe that he or she in the course of official duties is speaking to an adult who is or has been a victim of a violation of Code Section 16-6-1, relating to rape, or Code Section 16-6-2, relating to aggravated sodomy, such employee shall offer or provide such adult a written statement of information for victims of rape or aggravated sodomy. Such written statement shall, at a minimum, include the information set out in Code Section 17-18-2 and may include additional information regarding resources available to victims of sexual assault. Information for victims of rape or aggravated sodomy may be provided in any language."
SECTION 3-4. Code Section 19-15-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Child Fatality Review Panel, is amended by revising paragraph (15) of subsection (c) as follows:
"(15) The director of the Division of Public Health of the Department of Community Health commissioner of public health; and"
SECTION 3-5. Code Section 24-9-47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to disclosure of AIDS confidential information, is amended by revising subsections (h), (t), (x), and (aa) as follows:
"(h)(1) An administrator of an institution licensed as a hospital by the Department of Community Health or a physician having a patient who has been determined to be infected with HIV may disclose to the Department of Community Health Public Health:
(A) The name and address of that patient; (B) That such patient has been determined to be infected with HIV; and (C) The name and address of any other person whom the disclosing physician or administrator reasonably believes to be a person at risk of being infected with HIV by that patient. (2) When mandatory and nonanonymous reporting of confirmed positive HIV tests to the Department of Community Health Public Health is determined by that department to be reasonably necessary, that department shall establish by regulation a date on and after which such reporting shall be required. On and after the date so established, each health care provider, health care facility, or any other person or legal entity which orders an HIV test for another person shall report to the Department of Community Health Public Health the name and address of any person thereby determined to be infected with HIV. No such report shall be made regarding any confirmed positive HIV test provided at any anonymous HIV test site operated by or on behalf of the Department of Community Health Public Health.

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(3) The Department of Community Health Public Health may disclose that a person has been reported, under paragraph (1) or (2) of this subsection, to have been determined to be infected with HIV to the board of health of the county in which that person resides or is located if reasonably necessary to protect the health and safety of that person or other persons who may have come in contact with the body fluids of the HIV infected person. The Department of Community Health Public Health or county board of health to which information is disclosed pursuant to this paragraph or paragraph (1) or (2) of this subsection:
(A) May contact any person named in such disclosure as having been determined to be an HIV infected person for the purpose of counseling that person and requesting therefrom the name of any other person who may be a person at risk of being infected with HIV by that HIV infected person; (B) May contact any other person reasonably believed to be a person at risk of being infected with HIV by that HIV infected person for the purposes of disclosing that such infected person has been determined to be infected with HIV and counseling such person to submit to an HIV test; and (C) Shall contact and provide counseling to the spouse of any HIV infected person whose name is thus disclosed if both persons are reasonably likely to have engaged in sexual intercourse or any other act determined by the department likely to have resulted in the transmission of HIV between such persons within the preceding seven years and if that spouse may be located and contacted without undue difficulty." "(t)(1) A superior court of this state may order a person or legal entity to disclose AIDS confidential information in its custody or control to: (A) A prosecutor in connection with a prosecution for the alleged commission of reckless conduct under subsection (c) of Code Section 16-5-60; (B) Any party in a civil cause of action; or (C) A public safety agency or the Department of Community Health Public Health if that agency or department has an employee thereof who has, in the course of that employment, come in contact with the body fluids of the person identified by the AIDS confidential information sought in such a manner reasonably likely to cause that employee to become an HIV infected person and provided the disclosure is necessary for the health and safety of that employee, and for purposes of this subsection the term 'petitioner for disclosure' means any person or legal entity specified in subparagraph (A), (B), or (C) of this paragraph. (2) An order may be issued against a person or legal entity responsible for recording, reporting, or maintaining AIDS confidential information to compel the disclosure of that information if the petitioner for disclosure demonstrates by clear and convincing evidence a compelling need for the information which cannot be accommodated by other means. In assessing compelling need, the court shall weigh the public health, safety, or welfare needs or any other public or private need for the disclosure against the privacy interest of the person identified by the information and the public interest which may be disserved by disclosures which may deter voluntary HIV tests.

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(3) A petition seeking disclosure of AIDS confidential information under this subsection shall substitute a pseudonym for the true name of the person concerning whom the information is sought. The disclosure to the parties of that person's true name shall be communicated confidentially, in documents not filed with the court. (4) Before granting any order under this subsection, the court shall provide the person concerning whom the information is sought with notice and a reasonable opportunity to participate in the proceedings if that person is not already a party. (5) Court proceedings as to disclosure of AIDS confidential information under this subsection shall be conducted in camera unless the person concerning whom the information is sought agrees to a hearing in open court. (6) Upon the issuance of an order that a person or legal entity be required to disclose AIDS confidential information regarding a person named in that order, that person or entity so ordered shall disclose to the ordering court any such information which is in the control or custody of that person or entity and which relates to the person named in the order for the court to make an in camera inspection thereof. If the court determines from that inspection that the person named in the order is an HIV infected person, the court shall disclose to the petitioner for disclosure that determination and shall impose appropriate safeguards against unauthorized disclosure which shall specify the persons who may have access to the information, the purposes for which the information shall be used, and appropriate prohibitions on future disclosure. (7) The record of the proceedings under this subsection shall be sealed by the court. (8) An order may not be issued under this subsection against the Department of Community Health Public Health, any county board of health, or any anonymous HIV test site operated by or on behalf of that department." "(x) Neither the Department of Community Health Public Health nor any county board of health shall disclose AIDS confidential information contained in its records unless such disclosure is authorized or required by this Code section or any other law, except that such information in those records shall not be a public record and shall not be subject to disclosure through subpoena, court order, or other judicial process." "(aa) In connection with any civil or criminal action in which AIDS confidential information is disclosed as authorized or required by this Code section, the party to whom that information is thereby disclosed may subpoena any person to authenticate such AIDS confidential information, establish a chain of custody relating thereto, or otherwise testify regarding that information, including but not limited to testifying regarding any notifications to the patient regarding results of an HIV test. The provisions of this subsection shall apply as to records, personnel, or both of the Department of Community Health Public Health or a county board of health notwithstanding Code Section 50-18-72, but only as to test results obtained by a prosecutor under subsection (q) of this Code section and to be used thereby in a prosecution for reckless conduct under subsection (c) of Code Section 16-5-60."

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SECTION 3-6. Code Section 26-4-85 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to patient counseling and optimizing drug therapy, is amended by revising paragraph (3) of subsection (d) as follows:
"(3) Patients receiving drugs from the Department of Community Health Division of Public Health; provided, however, that pharmacists who provide drugs to patients in accordance with Code Section 43-34-23 shall include in all dispensing procedures a written process whereby the patient or the caregiver of the patient is provided with the information required under this Code section."
SECTION 3-7. Code Section 26-4-192 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the statewide program for distribution of unused prescription drugs for the benefit of medically indigent persons, is amended as follows:
"26-4-192. (a) The Georgia State Board of Pharmacy, the Department of Public Health, and the Department of Community Health shall jointly develop and implement a state-wide program consistent with public health and safety standards through which unused prescription drugs, other than prescription drugs defined as controlled substances, may be transferred from health care facilities to pharmacies designated or approved by the Department of Community Health Public Health for the purpose of distributing such drugs to residents of this state who are medically indigent persons. (b) The Georgia State Board of Pharmacy, the Department of Public Health, and the Department of Community Health shall be authorized to develop and implement a pilot program to determine the safest and most beneficial manner of implementing the program prior to the state-wide implementation of the program required in subsection (a) of this Code section. (c) The Georgia State Board of Pharmacy, in consultation with the Department of Public Health and the Department of Community Health, shall develop and promulgate rules and regulations to establish procedures necessary to implement the program and pilot program, if applicable, provided for in this Code section. The rules and regulations shall provide, at a minimum:
(1) For an inclusionary formulary for the prescription drugs to be distributed pursuant to the program; (2) For the protection of the privacy of the individual for whom a prescription drug was originally prescribed; (3) For the integrity and safe storage and safe transfer of the prescription drugs, which may include, but shall not be limited to, limiting the drugs made available through the program to those that were originally dispensed by unit dose or an individually sealed dose and that remain in intact packaging; provided, however, that the rules and regulations shall authorize the use of any remaining prescription drugs; (4) For the tracking of and accountability for the prescription drugs; and (5) For other matters necessary for the implementation of the program.

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(d) The state-wide program required by this Code section shall be implemented no later than January 1, 2007, unless a pilot program is implemented pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section, in which case state-wide implementation shall occur no later than July 1, 2008."
SECTION 3-8. Code Section 31-1-3.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to reporting disabled newborn persons, is amended by revising subsections (e) and (g) as follows:
"(e) The Division of Public Health of the department shall: (1) Maintain records of reports, notifications, and referrals made under this article; and (2) Maintain and update rosters of public and private departments or agencies which provide services to persons who have disabilities like those of disabled newborn persons and send copies of such rosters and an annual update thereof to each county board of health for those boards of health to make such rosters available to the public."
"(g) Any person or entity with whom the department enters into a contract after June 30, 1987, for services shall, as a condition of that contract, register with the department (formerly the Division of Public Health of the Department of Community Health) the various services that person or entity is capable of or is already providing to disabled newborn persons and persons having disabilities like those of disabled newborn persons for purposes of the roster of services the division department maintains under paragraph (2) of subsection (e) of this Code section."
SECTION 3-9. Code Section 31-5-9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to injunctions for enjoining violations of the provisions of Title 31, is amended as follows:
"31-5-9. (a) The Department of Community Public Health and all county boards of health and the Department of Community Health, as appropriate, are empowered to institute appropriate proceedings for injunction in the courts of competent jurisdiction in this state for the purpose of enjoining a violation of any provision of this title as now existing or as may be hereafter amended or of any regulation or order duly issued by the department, or any county board of health, or the Department of Community Health provided that this Code section shall not apply to violations of the provisions of Chapter 20 of this title. The department, and the county boards of health, and the Department of Community Health, as appropriate, are also empowered to maintain action for injunction to abate any public nuisance which is injurious to the public health, safety, or comfort. Such actions may be maintained notwithstanding the fact that such violation also constitutes a crime and notwithstanding that other adequate remedies at law exist. Such actions may be instituted in the name of the department, or any county board, or the Department of Community Health, as the case may be, in the county in which a violation of any provision of this title occurs. For purposes of this Code section, the

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county boards of health are declared to be legal entities capable of maintaining actions in their respective names without naming the individuals constituting such board, or acting on behalf of the department, as the case may be. (b) Notwithstanding the provisions of Code Section 5-6-13, an appeal or a notice of intent to appeal an adjudication of contempt of court of a party subject to an interlocutory or final judgment in a court action for an injunction instituted under authority of this Code section for a violation of a licensing requirement of this title shall not operate as a supersedeas unless it is so ordered by the court; provided, however, that the court may grant a supersedeas in such a case after making a finding that the health, safety, or welfare of the recipients of the services will not be substantially harmed by the issuance of the stay. (c) Unless otherwise ordered by the court pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section, an interlocutory or final judgment in an action granting an injunction under this Code section may be enforced by attachment for contempt."
SECTION 3-10. Code Section 31-5-20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the definition of the term "inspection warrant," is amended as follows:
"31-5-20. As used in this chapter, the term 'inspection warrant' means a warrant authorizing a search or inspection of private property where such a search or inspection is one that is necessary for the enforcement of any of the provisions of laws authorizing licensure, inspection, or regulation by the Department of Community Public Health or a local agency thereof or by the Department of Community Health."
SECTION 3-11. Code Section 31-5-21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to persons who may obtain inspection warrants, is amended as follows:
"31-5-21. The commissioner or the commissioner of community health or his or her delegate or the director of any county board of health, in addition to other procedures now or hereafter provided, may obtain an inspection warrant under the conditions specified in this chapter. Such warrant shall authorize the commissioner or the commissioner of community health or the director of any county board of health, or the agents of either any, or the Department of Agriculture, as appropriate, to conduct a search or inspection of property, either with or without the consent of the person whose property is to be searched or inspected, if such search or inspection is one that is elsewhere authorized under the rules and regulations duly promulgated under this title or any provision of law which authorizes licensure, inspection, or regulation by the Department of Community Public Health or a local agency thereof or by the Department of Community Health."

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SECTION 3-12. Code Section 31-8-52 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to duties of the state long-term care ombudsman, is amended as follows:
"31-8-52. Pursuant to the Older Americans Act of 1965 (P.L. 89-73, 79 Stat. 219), as amended, and as a condition of receiving funds under that act for various programs for older citizens of this state, the Department of Human Services has been required to establish and operate a long-term care ombudsman program. In order to receive such funds, the department has already established a position of state ombudsman within the state Office of Special Programs. The state ombudsman shall be under the direct supervision of the commissioner of human services or his or her designee and shall be given the powers and duties hereafter provided by this article. The state ombudsman shall be a person qualified by training and experience in the field of aging or long-term care, or both. The state ombudsman shall promote the well-being and quality of life of residents in long-term care facilities and encourage the development of community ombudsman activities at the local level. The state ombudsman may certify community ombudsmen and such certified ombudsmen shall have the powers and duties set forth in Code Sections 31-8-54 and 31-8-55. The state ombudsman shall require such community ombudsmen to receive appropriate training as determined and approved by the department prior to certification. Such training shall include an internship of at least seven working days in a nursing home and at least three working days in a personal care home. Upon certification, the state ombudsman shall issue an identification card which shall be presented upon request by community ombudsmen whenever needed to carry out the purposes of this article. Two years after first being certified and every two years thereafter, each such community ombudsman, in order to carry out his or her duties under this article, shall be recertified by the state ombudsman as continuing to meet the department's standards as community ombudsman."
SECTION 3-13. Code Section 31-9A-6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to reporting requirements, is amended as follows:
"31-9A-6. (a) The Department of Community Public Health shall prepare a reporting form for physicians performing abortions in a health facility licensed as an abortion facility by the Department of Community Health containing a reprint of this chapter and listing:
(1) The number of females to whom the physician provided the information described in paragraph (1) of Code Section 31-9A-3; of that number, the number to whom the information was provided by telephone and the number to whom the information was provided in person; and of each of those numbers, the number to whom the information was provided by a referring physician and the number to whom the information was provided by a physician who is to perform the abortion; (2) The number of females to whom the physician or a qualified agent of the physician provided the information described in paragraph (2) of Code Section 31-

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9A-3; of that number, the number to whom the information was provided by telephone and the number to whom the information was provided in person; of each of those numbers, the number to whom the information was provided by a referring physician and the number to whom the information was provided by a physician who is to perform the abortion; and of each of those numbers, the number to whom the information was provided by the physician and the number to whom the information was provided by a qualified agent of the physician; (3) The number of females who availed themselves of the opportunity to obtain a copy of the printed information described in Code Section 31-9A-4, other than on the website, and the number who did not; and of each of those numbers, the number who, to the best of the reporting physician's information and belief, went on to obtain the abortion; and (4) The number of females who were provided the opportunity to view the fetal image and hear the fetal heartbeat; of that number, the number who elected to view the sonogram and the number who elected to listen to the fetal heartbeat, if present. (b) The Department of Community Public Health shall ensure that copies of the reporting forms described in subsection (a) of this Code section are provided: (1) Not later than September 7, 2005, to all health facilities licensed as an abortion facility by the Department of Community Health; (2) To each physician licensed or who subsequently becomes licensed to practice in this state, at the same time as official notification to that physician that the physician is so licensed; and (3) By December 1 of each year, other than the calendar year in which forms are distributed in accordance with paragraph (1) of this subsection, to all health facilities licensed as an abortion facility by the Department of Community Health. (c) By February 28 of each year following a calendar year in any part of which this chapter was in effect, each physician who provided, or whose qualified agent provided, information to one or more females in accordance with Code Section 31-9A-3 during the previous calendar year shall submit to the Department of Community Public Health a copy of the form described in subsection (a) of this Code section with the requested data entered accurately and completely. (d) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to preclude the voluntary or required submission of other reports or forms regarding abortions. (e) Reports that are not submitted within a grace period of 30 days following the due date shall be subject to a late fee of $500.00 for that period and the same fee for each additional 30 day period or portion of a 30 day period the reports are overdue. Any physician required to submit a report in accordance with this Code section who submits an incomplete report or fails to submit a report for more than one year following the due date may, in an action brought by the Department of Community Public Health, be directed by a court of competent jurisdiction to submit a complete report within a period stated by court order or may be subject to sanctions for civil contempt. (f) By June 30 of each year, the Department of Community Public Health shall issue a public report providing statistics for the previous calendar year compiled from all of the

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reports covering that year submitted in accordance with this Code section for each of the items listed in subsection (a) of this Code section. Each report shall also provide the statistics for all previous calendar years adjusted to reflect any additional information from late or corrected reports. The Department of Community Public Health shall ensure that none of the information included in the public reports could reasonably lead to the identification of any individual who provided information in accordance with Code Section 31-9A-3 or 31-9A-4. (g) The Department of Community Public Health may, by regulation, alter the dates established by subsection (c) or (e) of this Code section or paragraph (3) of subsection (b) of this Code section or may consolidate the forms or reports described in this Code section with other forms or reports for reasons including, but not limited to, achieving administrative convenience or fiscal savings or reducing the burden of reporting requirements, so long as reporting forms are sent to all facilities licensed as an abortion facility by the Department of Community Health at least once every year and the report described in subsection (f) of this Code section is issued at least once every year. (h) The Department of Community Public Health shall ensure that the names and identities of the physicians filing reports under this chapter shall remain confidential. The names and identities of such physicians shall not be subject to Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50."
SECTION 3-14. Code Section 31-11-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to emergency medical services, is amended by revising paragraphs (3), (5), and (6.1) as follows:
"(3) 'Ambulance provider' means an agency or company providing ambulance service which is operating under a valid license from the Emergency Health Section of the Division of Public Health of the Department of Community Public Health." "(5) 'Cardiac technician' means a person who, having been trained and certified as an emergency medical technician and having completed additional training in advanced cardiac life support techniques in a training course approved by the department, is so certified by the Composite State Board of Medical Examiners, now known as the Georgia Composite Medical Board, prior to January 1, 2002, or the Department of Human Resources (now known as the Department of Community Public Health for these purposes) on and after January 1, 2002." "(6.1) 'Department' means the Department of Community Public Health."
SECTION 3-15. Code Section 31-11-9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to enforcement and inspections relative to emergency medical services, is amended as follows:
"31-11-9. The department and its duly authorized agents are authorized to enforce compliance with this chapter and rules and regulations promulgated under this chapter as provided in Article 1 of Chapter 5 of this title and, in connection therewith during the reasonable

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business hours of the day, to enter upon and inspect in a reasonable manner the premises of persons providing ambulance service. All inspections under this Code section shall be in compliance with the provisions of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of this title. The department is also authorized to enforce compliance with this chapter, including but not limited to compliance with the EMSC Program and furnishing of emergency services within designated territories, by imposing fines in the same manner as provided in paragraph (6) of subsection (c) of Code Section 31-2-11, which 31-2-8; this enforcement action shall be a contested case under Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.'"
SECTION 3-16. Code Section 31-11-81 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to emergency services, is amended by revising paragraph (2) as follows:
"(2) 'Emergency medical provider' means any provider of emergency medical transportation licensed or permitted by the Department of Community Health Public Health, any hospital licensed or permitted by the Department of Community Health, any hospital based service, or any physician licensed by the Georgia Composite Medical Board who provides emergency services."
SECTION 3-17. Code Section 31-41-12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to the "Childhood Lead Exposure Control Act", is amended by revising paragraph (3) as follows:
"(3) 'Division Department' means the Division Department of Public Health."
SECTION 3-18. Code Section 32-12-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the State Advisory Subcommittee for Rural and Human Services Transportation, is amended as follows:
"32-12-4. The Georgia Coordinating Committee for Rural and Human Services Transportation shall establish the State Advisory Subcommittee for Rural and Human Services Transportation which shall consist of the State School Superintendent and the commissioners of the Department of Transportation, Department of Human Services, Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Department of Community Health, Department of Public Health, Department of Labor, the Governor's Development Council, and the Department of Community Affairs or their respective designees. The commissioner of transportation or his or her designee shall serve as chairperson of the State Advisory Subcommittee for Rural and Human Services Transportation. The Georgia Coordinating Committee for Rural and Human Services Transportation may also establish such additional advisory subcommittees as it deems appropriate to fulfill its mission which shall consist of a representative of each metropolitan planning organization and representatives from each regional commission

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in this state and may include other local government representatives; private and public sector transportation providers, both for profit and nonprofit; voluntary transportation programs representatives; public transit system representatives, both rural and urban; and representatives of the clients served by the various programs administered by the agencies represented on the State Advisory Subcommittee for Rural and Human Services Transportation. Members of advisory committees shall be responsible for their own expenses and shall receive no compensation or reimbursement of expenses from the Georgia Coordinating Committee for Rural and Human Services Transportation, the State Advisory Subcommittee for Rural and Human Services Transportation, or the state for their services as members of an advisory committee."
SECTION 3-19. Code Section 37-1-27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Suicide Prevention Program, is amended by revising paragraph (1) of subsection (c) and subsection (d) as follows:
"(1) Establish a link between state agencies and offices, including but not limited to the Division of Aging Services and Division of Family and Children Services of the Department of Human Services, the Department of Community Health Public Health, local government agencies, health care providers, hospitals, nursing homes, and jails to collect data on suicide deaths and attempted suicides;" "(d) The Suicide Prevention Program shall coordinate with and receive technical assistance from epidemiologists and other staff of the Division of Public Health of the Department of Community Health Department of Public Health to support the research and outreach efforts related to this program."
SECTION 3-20. Code Section 37-2-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Behavioral Health Coordinating Council, is amended by revising subsection (a) as follows:
"(a) There is created the Behavioral Health Coordinating Council. The council shall consist of the commissioner of behavioral health and developmental disabilities; the commissioner of community health; the commissioner of public health; the commissioner of human services; the commissioner of juvenile justice; the commissioner of corrections; the commissioner of community affairs; the Commissioner of Labor; the State School Superintendent; the chairperson of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles; the ombudsman appointed pursuant to Code Section 372-32; an adult consumer of public behavioral health services, appointed by the Governor; a family member of a consumer of public behavioral health services, appointed by the Governor; a parent of a child receiving public behavioral health services, appointed by the Governor; a member of the House of Representatives, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives; and a member of the Senate, appointed by the Lieutenant Governor."

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SECTION 3-21. Code Section 37-2-6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to community mental health, developmental disabilities, and addictive diseases service boards, is amended by revising subsections (a) and (b.1) and subparagraph (b)(4)(A) as follows:
"(a) Community service boards in existence on June 30, 2006, are re-created effective July 1, 2006, to provide mental health, developmental disabilities, and addictive diseases services. Effective July 1, 2009, such community service boards may enroll and contract with the department, the Department of Human Services, the Department of Public Health, or the Department of Community Health to become a provider of mental health, developmental disabilities, and addictive diseases services or health, recovery, housing, or other supportive services. Such boards shall be considered public agencies. Each community service board shall be a public corporation and an instrumentality of the state; provided, however, that the liabilities, debts, and obligations of a community service board shall not constitute liabilities, debts, or obligations of the state or any county or municipal corporation and neither the state nor any county or municipal corporation shall be liable for any liability, debt, or obligation of a community service board. Each community service board re-created pursuant to this Code section is created for nonprofit and public purposes to exercise essential governmental functions. The re-creation of community service boards pursuant to this Code section shall not alter the provisions of Code Section 37-2-6.2 which shall apply to those re-created community service boards and their employees covered by that Code section and those employees' rights are retained."
"(A) A person shall not be eligible to be appointed to or serve on a community service board if such person is:
(i) A member of the regional planning board which serves the region in which that community service board is located; (ii) An employee or board member of a public or private entity which contracts with the department, the Department of Human Services, the Department of Public Health, or the Department of Community Health to provide mental health, developmental disabilities, and addictive diseases services or health services within the region; or (iii) An employee of that community service board or employee or board member of any private or public group, organization, or service provider which contracts with or receives funds from that community service board." "(b.1) A county governing authority may appoint the school superintendent, a member of the county board of health, a member of the board of education, or any other elected or appointed official to serve on the community service board provided that such person meets the qualifications of paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section and such appointment does not violate the provisions of Chapter 10 of Title 45. For terms of office which begin July 1, 1994, or later, an employee of the Department of Human Resources (now known as the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities for these purposes) or an employee of a county board of health shall not serve on a community service board. For terms of office which begin July 1, 2009, or

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later, an employee of the department, the Department of Human Services, the Department of Public Health, or the Department of Community Health or a board member of the respective boards of each department shall not serve on a community service board."
SECTION 3-22. Code Section 37-2-6.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the program director, staff, budget, and facilities of community service boards, is amended by revising paragraphs (9) and (15) of subsection (b) as follows:
"(9) Each community service board may establish fees for the provision of disability services or health services according to the terms of contracts entered into with the department, Department of Human Services, Department of Public Health, or Department of Community Health, as appropriate;" "(15) Each community service board may establish fees, rates, rents, and charges for the use of facilities of the community service board for the provision of disability services or of health services through the Department of Community Health, in accordance with the terms of contracts entered into with the department, Department of Human Services, Department of Public Health, or Department of Community Health, as appropriate;"
SECTION 3-23. Code Section 37-2-11.2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to access by the department, Department of Human Services, Department of Community Health, or regional office to records of any program receiving public funds, is amended by revising subsections (a) and (b) as follows:
"(a) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, to ensure the quality and integrity of patient and client care, any program receiving any public funds from, or subject to licensing, certification, or facility approval by, the department, the Department of Human Services, the Department of Public Health, the Department of Community Health, or a regional office shall be required to provide the department or the appropriate regional office or both, upon request, complete access to, including but not limited to authorization to examine and reproduce, any records required to be maintained in accordance with contracts, standards, or rules and regulations of the department, the Department of Human Services, the Department of Public Health, or the Department of Community Health or pursuant to the provisions of this title. (b) Records obtained pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section shall not be considered public records and shall not be released by the department, the Department of Human Services, the Department of Public Health, the Department of Community Health, or any regional office unless otherwise specifically authorized by law."

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SECTION 3-24. Code Section 43-10A-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to licensing requirements for professional counselors, social workers, and marriage and family therapists, is amended by revising subparagraph (b)(3)(C) as follows:
"(C) Persons who engage in the practice of professional counseling as employees of privately owned correctional facilities, the Department of Corrections, Department of Community Health, Department of Public Health, Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Department of Human Services, any county board of health, or any community service board or similar entity created by general law to provide services to persons with disabilities, as defined in Chapter 2 of Title 37, but only when engaged in that practice as employees of such privately owned correctional facility, department, board, or entity and persons or entities which contract to provide professional counseling services with such department or county board of health, but such contracting persons and entities shall only be exempt under this subparagraph when engaged in providing professional counseling services pursuant to those contracts and shall only be exempt until January 1, 1996;"
SECTION 3-25. Code Section 43-34-103 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to authority of physician assistants, is amended by revising subparagraph (e.1)(7)(B) and subsection (f) as follows:
"(B) Except in facilities operated by the Division of Public Health of the Department of Community Health Department of Public Health, the supervising physician shall review the prescription drug or device order copy and medical record entry for prescription drug or device orders issued within the past 30 days by the physician assistant. Such review may be achieved with a sampling of no less than 50 percent of such prescription drug or device order copies and medical record entries." "(f) A physician employed by the Department of Community Health Public Health or by any institution thereof or by a local health department whose duties are administrative in nature and who does not normally provide health care to patients as such employee shall not be authorized to apply for or utilize the services of any physician assistant employed by the Department of Community Health Public Health or by any institution thereof or by a local health department."
SECTION 3-26. Code Section 43-34-25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to delegation of certain medical acts to advanced practice registered nurses, is amended by revising subsection (g) as follows:
"(g) A delegating physician may not enter into a nurse protocol agreement pursuant to this Code section with more than four advanced practice registered nurses at any one time, except this limitation shall not apply to an advanced practice registered nurse that is practicing:

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(1) In a hospital licensed under Title 31; (2) In any college or university as defined in Code Section 20-8-1; (3) In the Department of Community Health Public Health; (4) In any county board of health; (5) In any free health clinic; (6) In a birthing center; (7) In any entity:
(A) Which is exempt from federal taxes pursuant to Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, as defined in Code Section 48-1-2, and primarily serves uninsured or indigent Medicaid and medicare patients; or (B) Which has been established under the authority of or is receiving funds pursuant to 42 U.S.C. Section 254b or 254c of the United States Public Health Service Act; (8) In any local board of education which has a school nurse program; or (9) In a health maintenance organization that has an exclusive contract with a medical group practice and arranges for the provision of substantially all physician services to enrollees in health benefits of the health maintenance organization."
SECTION 3-27. Code Section 50-5-69 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state purchases without competitive bidding, is amended in subsection (a) as follows:
"(a) If the needed supplies, materials, equipment, or service can reasonably be expected to be acquired for less than $5,000.00 and is not available on state contracts or through statutorily required sources, the purchase may be effectuated without competitive bidding. The commissioner of administrative services may by rule and regulation authorize the various offices, agencies, departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, authorities, or other entities of the state to make purchases in their own behalf and may provide the circumstances and conditions under which such purchases may be effected. In order to assist and advise the commissioner of administrative services in making determinations to allow offices, agencies, departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, authorities, or other entities of the state to make purchases in their own behalf, there is created a Purchasing Advisory Council consisting of the executive director of the Georgia Technology Authority or his or her designee; the director of the Office of Planning and Budget or his or her designee; the chancellor of the University System of Georgia or his or her designee; the commissioner of technical and adult education or his or her designee; the commissioner of transportation or his or her designee; the Secretary of State or his or her designee; the commissioner of human services or his or her designee; the commissioner of community health or his or her designee; the commissioner of public health or his or her designee; the commissioner of behavioral health and developmental disabilities or his or her designee; and one member to be appointed by the Governor. The commissioner of administrative services shall promulgate the necessary rules and

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regulations governing meetings of such council and the method and manner in which such council will assist and advise the commissioner of administrative services."
PART IV Name Changes.
SECTION 4-1. The following Code sections of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated are amended by replacing "Division of Public Health of the Department of Community Health" wherever it occurs with "Department of Public Health":
(1) Code Section 15-11-154, relating to appointment of plan manager for dependent child and development of mental competency plan; (2) Code Section 19-13-32, relating to the membership, terms, filling of vacancies, and officers of the State Commission on Family Violence; (3) Code Section 31-3-11, relating to appointments of directors and staff for county boards of health; (4) Code Section 31-11-50, relating to medical advisers relative to emergency medical services; (5) Code Section 31-15-4, relating to the cancer control officer; (6) Code Section 31-46-4, relating to the Georgia Commission for Saving the Cure; (7) Code Section 33-24-59.7, relating to insurance coverage for the treatment of morbidly obese patients; (8) Code Section 43-34-23, relating to delegation of authority to nurse or physician assistant; and (9) Code Section 49-5-225, relating to local interagency committees.
SECTION 4-2. The following Code sections of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated are amended by replacing "Division of Public Health" wherever it occurs with "Department of Public Health":
(1) Code Section 31-41-11, relating to legislative findings relative to the "Childhood Lead Exposure Control Act"; and (2) Code Section 31-41-19, relating to rules and regulations to implement the "Childhood Lead Exposure Control Act."
SECTION 4-3. The following Code sections of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated are amended by replacing "Department of Community Health" wherever it occurs with "Department of Public Health":
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(3) Code Section 12-2-8, relating to promulgation of minimum standards and procedures for protection of natural resources, environment, and vital areas of the state; (4) Code Section 12-3-9, relating to adoption and promulgation by the Board of Natural Resources of rules and regulations regarding parks, historic sites, and recreational areas; (5) Code Section 12-5-175, relating to fluoridation of public water systems; (6) Code Section 12-8-1, relating to notice of denial of individual sewage disposal permits; (7) Code Section 12-8-41, relating to permits issued by the Department of Natural Resources for land disposal sites; (8) Code Section 15-11-66.1, relating to disposition of a child committing delinquent act constituting AIDS transmitting crime; (9) Code Section 15-21-142, relating to the establishment of the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Commission; (10) Code Section 16-6-13.1, relating to testing for sexually transmitted diseases; (11) Code Section 17-10-15, relating to AIDS transmitting crimes; (12) Code Section 19-3-35.1, relating to AIDS brochures for applicants for a marriage license; (13) Code Section 19-3-40, relating to blood tests for sickle cell disease; (14) Code Section 19-3-41, relating to preparation by the Department of Human Resources of a marriage manual on family planning and other material; (15) Code Section 19-15-1, relating to definitions relative to child abuse; (16) Code Section 20-2-142, relating to prescribed courses in elementary and secondary schools on alcohol, tobacco, and drug use; (17) Code Section 20-2-143, relating to sex education and AIDS prevention instruction in elementary and secondary schools; (18) Code Section 20-2-144, relating to mandatory instruction in elementary and secondary schools concerning alcohol and drug use; (19) Code Section 20-2-260, relating to capital outlay funds generally; (20) Code Section 20-2-770, relating to rules and regulations for nutritional screening and eye, ear, and dental examinations of students; (21) Code Section 20-2-771, relating to immunization of students in elementary and secondary education; (22) Code Section 20-2-772, relating to rules and regulations for screening of students for scoliosis; (23) Code Section 20-2-778, relating to required information to parents of students regarding meningococcal meningitis; (24) Code Section 24-9-40, relating to when medical information may be released by a physician, hospital, health care facility, or pharmacist; (25) Code Section 25-3-6, relating to the effect of certain laws relating to local fire departments on the powers and duties of other officials and departments;

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(26) Code Section 26-2-371, relating to permits required for food service establishments; (27) Code Section 26-2-372, relating to the issuance of permits for food service establishments; (28) Code Section 26-2-373, relating to promulgation of rules, regulations, and standards by the Department of Community Health and county boards of health for food service establishments; (29) Code Section 26-2-374, relating to contents and posting of notices relating to assistance to persons choking; (30) Code Section 26-2-375, relating to enforcement of laws regarding the regulation of food service establishments; (31) Code Section 26-2-376, relating to review of final order or determination by Department of Community Health regarding regulation of a food service establishment; (32) Code Section 26-2-377, relating to penalties for violation of laws regarding the regulation of food service establishments; (33) Code Section 26-3-18, relating to assistance in enforcement from Department of Agriculture or Department of Community Health with respect to standards, labeling, and adulteration of drugs and cosmetics; (34) Code Section 26-4-116, relating to emergency service providers with respect to dangerous drugs and controlled substances; (35) Code Section 29-4-18, relating to the appointment of a temporary medical consent guardian; (36) Code Section 31-1-3.2, relating to hearing screenings for newborns; (37) Code Section 31-3-4, relating to powers of county boards of health; (38) Code Section 31-5-1, relating to adoption of rules and regulations by the Department of Community Health and county boards of health; (39) Code Section 31-8-192, relating to definitions relative to the "'Health Share' Volunteers in Medicine Act'; (39.1) Code Section 31-8-193, relating to the establishment of a program to provide health care services to low-income recipients; (40) Code Section 31-9A-4, relating to information to be made available by the Department of Community Health under the "Woman's Right to Know Act"; (41) Code Section 31-10-1, relating to definitions relative to vital records; (42) Code Section 31-11-1, relating to findings of the General Assembly and declaration of policy with respect to emergency medical services; (43) Code Section 31-11-3, relating to recommendations by local coordinating entity as to administration of the Emergency Medical Systems Communication Program; (44) Code Section 31-11-53.1, relating to automated external defibrillator program; (45) Code Section 31-11-100, relating to definitions relative to the Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission; (46) Code Section 31-11-101, relating to the creation of the Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission;

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(47) Code Section 31-11-102, relating to the duties and responsibilities of the Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission; (48) Code Section 31-11-110, relating to legislative findings relative to a system of certified stroke centers; (49) Code Section 31-12-1, relating to the power to conduct research and studies relative to the control of hazardous conditions, preventable diseases, and metabolic diseases; (50) Code Section 31-12A-9, relating to a continuing education program relative to the "Georgia Smokefree Air Act of 2005"; (51) Code Section 31-12A-10, relating to enforcement by the Department of Community Health and county boards of health of the "Georgia Smokefree Air Act of 2005"; (52) Code Section 31-14-2, relating to petition for commitment of a person who has active tuberculosis; (53) Code Section 31-14-9, relating to procedure for securing discharge of a person committed for active tuberculosis; (54) Code Section 31-15-2, relating to the establishment of a program for the prevention, control, and treatment of cancer; (55) Code Section 31-16-2, relating to the establishment of a program for the prevention, control, and treatment of kidney disease; (56) Code Section 31-17-2, relating to the report of diagnosis or treatment to health authorities of a case of venereal disease; (57) Code Section 31-17-3, relating to examination and treatment by health authorities for venereal disease; (58) Code Section 31-17-4.2, relating to HIV pregnancy screening; (59) Code Section 31-17A-2, relating to examination of persons infected or suspected of being infected with HIV; (60) Code Section 31-17A-3, relating to refusal to consent to an HIV test; (61) Code Section 31-18-4, relating to the duties of the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Commission; (62) Code Section 31-22-9.1, relating to who may perform HIV tests; (63) Code Section 31-24-4, relating to labeling of containers of blood under "The Blood Labeling Act"; (64) Code Section 31-26-2, relating to the requirement of a certificate to practice midwifery; (65) Code Section 31-27-2, relating to the requirement of a permit for a mass gathering; (66) Code Section 31-28-2, relating to issuance of permits to operate a tourist court; (67) Code Section 31-28-5, relating to standards for health, sanitation, and safety of tourist courts; (68) Code Section 31-28-6, relating to inspection of premises of tourist courts; (69) Code Section 31-30-9, relating to effectiveness of chapter on reports on veterans exposed to agent orange;

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(70) Code Section 31-34-5, relating to service cancelable loans under the "Physicians for Rural Areas Assistance Act"; (71) Code Section 31-35-10, relating to definitions relative to bioterrorism protection for emergency providers; (72) Code Section 31-40-2, relating to issuance of permits for tattoo studios; (73) Code Section 31-40-5, relating to rules and regulations relative to tattoo studios; (74) Code Section 31-40-6, relating to enforcement of chapter regulating tattoo studios; (75) Code Section 31-40-8, relating to a public education program relative to tattoo studios; (76) Code Section 31-43-3, relating to the creation of the Commission on Men's Health; (77) Code Section 31-45-8, relating to inspections by the county board of health of public swimming pools; (78) Code Section 31-45-9, relating to suspension or revocation of permit for a public swimming pool; (79) Code Section 31-45-10, relating to rules and regulations relative to public swimming pools; (80) Code Section 31-45-11, relating to enforcement of rules and regulations relative to public swimming pools; (81) Code Section 31-47-1, relating to the purpose of the Arthritis Prevention and Control Program; (82) Code Section 33-24-59.2, relating to insurance coverage for equipment and selfmanagement training for individuals with diabetes; (83) Code Section 33-44-3, relating to the creation of the Georgia High Risk Health Insurance Plan; (84) Code Section 34-9-1, relating to definitions relative to workers' compensation; (85) Code Section 35-1-8, relating to acquisition, collection, classification, and preservation of information assisting in identifying deceased persons and locating missing persons; (86) Code Section 37-2-2, relating to definitions relative to the administration of mental health, developmental disabilities, addictive diseases, and other disability services; (87) Code Section 37-2-3, relating to designation of boundaries for mental health, developmental disabilities, and addictive diseases regions; (88) Code Section 37-2-5, relating to regional planning boards establishing policy and direction for disability services; (89) Code Section 37-2-6.2, relating to employees whose jobs include duties or functions which became duties or functions of a community service board on July 1, 1994; (90) Code Section 37-2-6.4, relating to reconstituting or converting of organizational structure of community service boards; (91) Code Section 37-10-2, relating to the Interstate Compact on Mental Health;

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(92) Code Section 38-3-22, relating to the Governor's emergency management powers and duties; (93) Code Section 38-3-51, relating to emergency powers of the Governor; (94) Code Section 40-5-25, relating to applications for instruction permits and drivers' licenses; (95) Code Section 40-6-392, relating to chemical tests for alcohol or drugs in blood relating to violations of driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or other intoxicating substances; (96) Code Section 42-1-7, relating to notification to transporting law enforcement agency of inmate's or patient's infectious or communicable disease; (97) Code Section 42-4-6, relating to confinement and care of tubercular inmates; (98) Code Section 42-4-32, relating to sanitation and health requirements for jails; (99) Code Section 42-5-52, relating to classification and separation of inmates generally; (100) Code Section 42-5-52.2, relating to testing of prison inmates for HIV; (101) Code Section 43-10-6, relating to rules and regulations as to sanitary requirements of beauty shops, beauty salons, schools of cosmetology, schools of esthetics, schools of hair design, and schools of nail care; (102) Code Section 43-11-74, relating to direct supervision requirement of dental hygienists by a licensed dentist; (103) Code Section 43-14-2, relating to definitions relative to the regulation of electrical contractors, plumbers, conditioned air contractors, low-voltage contractors, and utility contractors; (104) Code Section 43-18-46, relating to grounds for denial or revocation of license or registration to operate a funeral establishment or to practice embalming or funeral directing; (105) Code Section 43-26-12, relating to exceptions to licensure requirements as a registered professional nurse; (106) Code Section 43-34-26.1, relating to influenza vaccine protocol agreements; (107) Code Section 45-9-1, relating to general provisions relative to insuring and indemnification of state officers and employees; (108) Code Section 45-18-1, relating to definitions relative to the state employees' health insurance plan; (109) Code Section 45-18-32, relating to administration of deferred compensation plans for employees of the state; (110) Code Section 46-11-4, relating to regulation of transportation of hazardous materials on public roads of the state generally; (111) Code Section 50-13-4, relating to procedural requirements for adoption, amendment, or repeal of rules by a state agency; (112) Code Section 50-16-3, relating to property of state boards and departments; (113) Code Section 50-18-72, relating to when public disclosure is not required under open records laws; and

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(114) Code Section 50-18-76, relating to written matter exempt from disclosure under vital records laws.
SECTION 4-4. The following Code sections of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated are amended by replacing "Board of Community Health" wherever it occurs with "Board of Public Health":
(1) Code Section 31-1-3.2, relating to hearing screenings for newborns; (2) Code Section 31-11-2, relating to definitions relative to emergency medical services; (3) Code Section 31-11-3, relating to recommendations by local coordinating entity as to administration of the Emergency Medical Systems Communication Program; (4) Code Section 31-11-31.1, relating to license fees on ambulance services; (5) Code Section 31-12-14, relating to breast cancer, prostate cancer, and ovarian cancer research program fund; (6) Code Section 42-9-12, relating to appointment of replacement for incapacitated member on the State Board of Pardons and Paroles; and (7) Code Section 43-7-9, relating to general powers and duties of the State Board of Barbers.
SECTION 4-5. The following Code sections of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated are amended by replacing "commissioner of community health" and "commissioner of the department of community health" wherever either term occurs with "commissioner of public health":
(1) Code Section 8-2-24, relating to appointment of advisory committee relating to state building, plumbing, and electrical codes; (2) Code Section 12-5-524, relating to the creation of the Water Council; (3) Code Section 16-12-141, relating to when abortion is legal; (4) Code Section 16-12-141.1, relating to disposal of aborted fetuses; (5) Code Section 21-2-231, relating to lists of persons convicted of felonies, persons declared mentally incompetent, and deceased persons provided to Secretary of State with respect to registration of voters; (6) Code Section 26-2-393, relating to enforcement of article relating to nonprofit food sales and food service; (7) Code Section 31-9A-2, relating to definitions relative to the "Woman's Right to Know Act"; (8) Code Section 31-10-1, relating to definitions relative to vital records; (9) Code Section 31-11-2, relating to definitions relative to emergency medical services; (10) Code Section 31-11-36, relating to suspension or revocation of licenses for ambulance services; (11) Code Section 31-16-3, relating to functions of the Kidney Disease Advisory Committee;

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(12) Code Section 31-27-7, relating to emergency powers of the Governor regarding mass gatherings; (13) Code Section 31-35-10, relating to definitions relative to bioterrorism protection for emergency responders; (14) Code Section 31-36A-7, relating to petition for health care placement transfer, admission, or discharge order by health care facility; (15) Code Section 31-47-2, relating to the role and duties of the commissioner relative to the arthritis prevention and control program; (16) Code Section 31-47-3, relating to the acceptance of grants for the arthritis prevention and control program; (17) Code Section 38-2-10, relating to use of National Guard in drug law enforcement, provision of medical care in medically underserved areas, and for youth opportunity training programs; (18) Code Section 42-4-32, relating to sanitation and health requirements in jails generally; (19) Code Section 42-9-12, relating to appointment of replacement for incapacitated member on the State Board of Pardons and Paroles; (20) Code Section 43-1A-4, relating to the Occupational Regulation Review Council; (21) Code Section 43-45-3, relating to creation of the State Structural Pest Control Commission; (22) Code Section 45-9-73, relating to the creation of the Georgia Public School Personnel Indemnification Commission; (23) Code Section 45-9-83, relating to the creation of the Georgia State Indemnification Commission; and (24) Code Section 45-9-110, relating to authorization for consolidation of unemployment compensation claim matters under the commissioner of administrative services.
SECTION 4-6. The following Code sections of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated are amended by replacing "division" and "division's" with "department" and "department's", respectively:
(1) Code Section 31-41-13, relating to notice of lead poisoning hazard; (2) Code Section 31-41-14, relating to abatement of lead poisoning hazard; (3) Code Section 31-41-16, relating to certificate evidencing compliance; and (4) Code Section 31-41-17, relating to advice regarding cleaning activities in homes occupied by children with elevated blood lead levels.
PART V Effective Date and Repealer.
SECTION 5-1. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2011.

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SECTION 5-2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
The following amendment was read and adopted:
Representative Channell of the 116th offers the following amendment:
Amend the House Committee on Health and Human Services substitute to HB 214 (LC 33 4075S) by inserting after "transactions" on line 64 "as identified by the Office of Planning and Budget".
By striking "and" at the end of line 123, by striking the period at the end of line 134 and inserting in its place "; and" and by inserting after line 134 the following:
(13) Exchange data with the Department of Community Health for purposes of health improvement and fraud prevention for programs operated by the Department of Community Health pursuant to mutually agreed upon data sharing agreements and in accordance with federal confidentiality laws relating to health care.
By striking "paragraphs (3) and (8)" on line 817 and inserting in its place "paragraphs (3) through (8)".
By striking "Community" on line 852 and inserting in its place "Community Public".
By inserting between lines 878 and 879 the following:
SECTION 3-4A. Code Section 24-9-40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to when medical information may be released by a physician, hospital, health care facility, or pharmacist, is amended by revising subsection (a) as follows:
"(a) No physician licensed under Chapter 34 of Title 43 and no hospital or health care facility, including those operated by an agency or bureau of the state or other governmental unit, shall be required to release any medical information concerning a patient except to the Department of Community Public Health, its divisions, agents, or successors when required in the administration of public health programs pursuant to Code Section 31-12-2 and where authorized or required by law, statute, or lawful regulation or to the Department of Community Health, its divisions, agents, or successors where authorized or required by law, statute, or lawful regulation; or on written authorization or other waiver by the patient, or by his or her parents or duly appointed guardian ad litem in the case of a minor, or on appropriate court order or subpoena; provided, however, that any physician, hospital, or health care facility releasing information under written authorization or other waiver by the patient, or by his or her parents or guardian ad litem in the case of a minor, or pursuant to law, statute,

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or lawful regulation, or under court order or subpoena shall not be liable to the patient or any other person; provided, further, that the privilege shall be waived to the extent that the patient places his or her care and treatment or the nature and extent of his or her injuries at issue in any civil or criminal proceeding. This Code section shall not apply to psychiatrists or to hospitals in which the patient is being or has been treated solely for mental illness."
By inserting between lines 1457 and 1458 the following:
SECTION 3-28. Code Section 50-18-72 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to when public disclosure is not required under open records laws, is amended by revising paragraph (2) of subsection (c) as follows:
"(2) All state officers and employees shall have a privilege to refuse to disclose the identity or personally identifiable information of any person participating in research on commercial, scientific, technical, medical, scholarly, or artistic issues conducted by the Department of Community Health, the Department of Public Health, the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, or a state institution of higher education whether sponsored by the institution alone or in conjunction with a governmental body or private entity. Personally identifiable information shall mean any information which if disclosed might reasonably reveal the identity of such person including but not limited to the person's name, address, and social security number. The identity of such informant shall not be admissible in evidence in any court of the state unless the court finds that the identity of the informant already has been disclosed otherwise."
By inserting between lines 1508 and 1509 the following:
(10.1) Subsection (d) of Code Section 16-12-141, relating to when abortion is legal; (10.2) Code Section 16-12-141.1, relating to disposal of aborted fetuses, except for paragraphs (1) and (3) of subsection (d) and the second reference in subsection (h).
By striking lines 1531 and 1532 and inserting in lieu thereof "(24) Reserved;".
By striking lines 1680 and 1681 and inserting in lieu thereof "(105) Reserved;".
By striking lines 1694 and 1695 and inserting in lieu thereof "(113) Reserved; and".
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.

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

Y Abdul-Salaam E Abrams N Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood E Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns N Byrd Y Carter
Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer E Cooper Y Crawford

Y Davis E Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart E England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon E Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett N Hatfield Y Heard

Y Heckstall Y Hembree
Henson Y Hill E Holcomb Y Holmes N Holt N Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley
Jackson E Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey
Long Y Lucas
Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell E Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell E Ramsey E Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders Y Scott, M N Scott, S

Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon E Sims, B Y Sims, C N Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre N Spencer Y Stephens, M E Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 151, nays 9.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute, as amended.

Due to a mechanical malfunction, the vote of Representative Henson of the 87th was not recorded on the preceding roll call. She wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon.

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HB 144. By Representatives Willard of the 49th and Maddox of the 127th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to retirement and pensions, so as to revise, modernize, and correct errors or omissions in said title in furtherance of the work of the Code Revision Commission; to repeal portions of said title, or Acts in amendment thereof, which have become obsolete, have been declared to be unconstitutional, or have been preempted or superseded by subsequent laws; to provide for effect in event of conflicts; to provide an effective date; 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 Abdul-Salaam E Abrams
Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood E Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer E Cooper Y Crawford

Y Davis E Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton
Ehrhart E England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton
Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon E Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B
Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Y Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill E Holcomb
Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson E Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick
Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey
Long Lucas Maddox, B Maddox, G Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell E Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J
Pruett Y Purcell E Ramsey E Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers
Rynders Y Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon E Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T
Smyre Y Spencer
Stephens, M E Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
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On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 151, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
Representatives Lucas of the 139th and Maddox of the 172nd 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 following Resolution of the House was read and referred to the Committee on Rules:
HR 499. By Representative Stephens of the 164th:
A RESOLUTION commending WrestleMania XXVII, recognizing March 30 through April 4, 2011, as WrestleMania Week in Georgia, and inviting representatives of the Atlanta Sports Council, the Georgia World Congress Center Authority, and WWE to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 500. By Representatives Dollar of the 45th, Cheokas of the 134th, Byrd of the 20th, Ramsey of the 72nd, Jones of the 46th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending Taiwan for its relations with the United States; and for other purposes.
HR 501. By Representative Epps of the 128th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dillon Shane Murphy; and for other purposes.
HR 502. By Representative Houston of the 170th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Mr. Kaleb Cowart; and for other purposes.
HR 503. By Representative Harrell of the 106th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Bobby and Vivian Harrell on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary; and for other purposes.
HR 504. By Representatives Carter of the 175th, Shaw of the 176th, Houston of the 170th, Black of the 174th, Roberts of the 154th and others:

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A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Wiregrass Georgia Technical College; and for other purposes.
HR 505. By Representatives Watson of the 163rd, Purcell of the 159th, Stephens of the 161st, Gordon of the 162nd and Stephens of the 164th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring the members of the St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee, Chairman Michael A. Foran and the Grand Marshal of the 2011 St. Patrick's Day Parade, Walter Crawford on the upcoming occasion of the 2011 St. Patrick's Day Parade in Savannah, Georgia; and for other purposes.
By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the House, having been previously postponed, was again postponed until the next legislative day:
HB 91. By Representatives Bearden of the 68th, Ramsey of the 72nd, Powell of the 171st and Cooke of the 18th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 17 and Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the procedure for sentencing and imposition of punishment and the issuance, expiration, and renewal of drivers' licenses, respectively, so as to provide that any person convicted of a felony offense shall have such conviction demarcated on his or her driver's license for the length of his or her sentence; to provide for procedure; to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to cancellation, suspension, and revocation of licenses, so as to provide for license suspension under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Representative Smith of the 70th moved that the following Bill of the Senate be withdrawn from the Committee on Natural Resources & Environment and recommitted to the Committee on Governmental Affairs:
SB 122. By Senators Tolleson of the 20th, Williams of the 19th, Hooks of the 14th, Bulloch of the 11th, Golden of the 8th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 91 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government public works bidding, so as to provide for local government contracts related to planning, financing, constructing, acquiring, operating, or maintaining certain water reservoirs, facilities, and systems; to amend Part 2 of Article 1 of Chapter 23

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of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Water Supply Division of the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority, so as to provide for participation by the division in certain local water reservoir, facilities, and systems projects; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The motion prevailed.

Representative Willard of the 49th District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Judiciary has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 110 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 261 Do Pass, by Substitute

HB 197 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 339 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Willard of the 49th
Chairman

Representative O'Neal of the 146th moved that the House do now adjourn until 1:00 o'clock, P.M., Monday, March 7, 2011, and the motion prevailed.

Pursuant to the adjournment Resolution previously adopted by the House and Senate, the Speaker announced the House adjourned until 1:00 o'clock, P.M., Monday, March 7, 2011.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Monday, March 7, 2011

Twenty-Fifth Legislative Day

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 1:00 o'clock, P.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.

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

Abrams Allison Amerson Anderson Atwood Austin Baker Battles Bearden E Beasley-Teague Bell Benton Black Braddock Brockway Bruce Bryant Buckner Burns Byrd Carter Casas Channell Cheokas Clark, J Clark, V Coleman Collins Cooke Coomer Cooper Crawford

Davis E Dempsey
Dickerson Dickey Dickson Dobbs Dollar Drenner Dudgeon Dutton Ehrhart England Epps, C Epps, J Evans Fludd Franklin Frazier E Fullerton Gardner Geisinger E Golick Gordon Greene Hamilton Hanner Harden, B Harden, M Harrell Hatchett Hatfield Heard

Heckstall Hembree E Hill Holcomb Holmes Holt Horne Houston Howard Huckaby Hugley Jackson Jacobs James Jerguson Johnson Jones, J E Jones, S Jordan Kendrick Kidd Lane Lindsey Long Lucas Maddox, B Maddox, G Manning Marin Martin Maxwell

Mayo McBrayer McCall McKillip Meadows Mills Mitchell E Morgan Murphy Neal, Y Nimmer Nix Oliver O'Neal Pak Parent Parrish Parsons Peake Powell, A Powell, J Pruett Purcell Ramsey Randall Reece Rice Riley Roberts Rogers E Scott, M

Scott, S Sheldon Sims, B Smith, E Smith, K Smith, L Smith, R Smith, T Spencer Stephens, M Stephens, R E Stephenson Talton Tankersley E Taylor, D Taylor, T Teasley Thomas Tinubu Walker Watson Welch Weldon Wilkerson Wilkinson Williams, A Williams, E Williams, R Williamson Yates Ralston, Speaker

The following members were off the floor of the House when the roll was called:

Representatives Abdul-Salaam of the 74th, Ashe of the 56th, Benfield of the 85th, Brooks of the 63rd, Dukes of the 150th, Henson of the 87th, Hudson of the 124th, Jasperse of the 12th, Kaiser of the 59th, Morris of the 155th, Mosby of the 90th, Rynders of the 152nd, Setzler of the 35th, Shaw of the 176th, and Sims of the 169th.

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They wished to be recorded as present.
Due to a mechanical malfunction, Representative Willard of the 49th was not recorded on the attendance roll call. He wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Reverend Richard Bielski, Pastor Emeritus, First Baptist Church of Lavonia, Lavonia, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Davis of the 109th, Chairman of the Committee on Information and Audits, reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day had been read and found to be correct.
By unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.
3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.
4. Reports of Standing Committees.
5. Third reading and passage of Local uncontested Bills.
6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 471. By Representatives Willard of the 49th, Lindsey of the 54th, Oliver of the 83rd, Jacobs of the 80th, Weldon of the 3rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 5 of Article 1 of Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to arrest and detention of juveniles, so as to change provisions relating to when interim control of children is permitted; to provide for legislative findings; to provide

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for an objective written risk assessment, its criteria, and procedure relative thereto; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 472. By Representatives Smith of the 131st, Ehrhart of the 36th, Maxwell of the 17th, Lindsey of the 54th and Benfield of the 85th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 3-5-36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the brewpub exception to the threetier distribution system, so as to amend the terms and conditions that exist for owners and operators of brewpubs; to increase the maximum quantity of barrels of beer that may be manufactured and sold; to remove that requirement that beer be sold solely in draft form; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries.
HB 473. By Representatives Coleman of the 97th, Meadows of the 5th, Benton of the 31st, Buckner of the 130th, Weldon of the 3rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Public School Employees Retirement System, so as to provide for an increase in the employee contribution; to provide for an increase in the retirement benefit; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.
HB 474. By Representatives Neal of the 1st, Carter of the 175th, Battles of the 15th, Ashe of the 56th, Benton of the 31st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 6 of Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to equipment of school buses, so as to provide for video cameras for monitoring students on public school buses; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.

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HB 475. By Representatives Powell of the 171st, Roberts of the 154th, Rynders of the 152nd, Cheokas of the 134th, Meadows of the 5th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 62 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the "Development Authorities Law," so as amend the definition of the term "project" to include facilities owned by a public or private entity or a combination of the two integrated for purposes of trade, commerce, industry, or employment opportunities; to provide that such term includes highway facilities, surface transportation projects, and projects that are related to transportation; to provide for severability in the event a portion of this Act is found to be unconstitutional; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Economic Development & Tourism.
HB 477. By Representatives Shaw of the 176th, Meadows of the 5th, Maxwell of the 17th, Hembree of the 67th, James of the 135th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, so as to provide for the transition from an annual renewal to a biennial renewal of licenses of agents, agencies, subagents, counselors, and adjusters; to provide for adjustment of licensing fees as necessary to accommodate biennial licensing; to provide for promulgation of rules and regulations by the Commissioner; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.
HB 478. By Representatives Abdul-Salaam of the 74th, Brooks of the 63rd, BeasleyTeague of the 65th, Fludd of the 66th, Williams of the 89th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Crime Information Center, so as to provide that the criminal record of a person convicted of a misdemeanor or a nonviolent felony who has been released from custody for a period of two years without a further conviction shall be restricted from public disclosure; to provide for notification to local agencies; to provide for action to enforce such restriction; to provide that a person whose criminal record is restricted shall not be obligated to reveal such prior criminal information; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.

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HB 479. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Channell of the 116th, Parrish of the 156th, Drenner of the 86th and Sheldon of the 105th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 13 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to private home care providers, so as to revise the definition of private home care provider to exclude from the definition contractual arrangements with independent contractors; to change certain provisions concerning certain employees; to revise exempt services; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
HB 480. By Representative Jerguson of the 22nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to taxes on tobacco products, so as to provide that any taxes imposed on cigars on or after January 1, 2012, shall be collected and paid through the use of stamps; to provide that the commissioner of revenue shall provide by regulation for stamps to be affixed to cigars prior to April 10, 2012, for which taxes are collected and paid prior to January 1, 2012; to provide for changes throughout the chapter to certain provisions in order to remove references to the collection and payment of taxes on cigars using an alternate method; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HR 494. By Representatives Roberts of the 154th, Ralston of the 7th, Pruett of the 144th, O`Neal of the 146th and McBrayer of the 153rd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the service of Senior Airman Michael J. Buras and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HR 495. By Representatives Rice of the 51st, Ehrhart of the 36th, Huckaby of the 113th, Walker of the 107th, Cheokas of the 134th and others:
A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Higher Education Finance Study Committee; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Higher Education.

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HR 496. By Representatives Powell of the 29th and Hamilton of the 23rd:
A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on State-Local Government Mandate Review; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.
HR 497. By Representatives Purcell of the 159th, Coleman of the 97th, Casas of the 103rd, Ashe of the 56th, Benfield of the 85th and others:
A RESOLUTION urging local school systems and schools in Georgia to adopt policies that prohibit the use of tobacco on campus and at school facilities; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
HR 498. By Representatives Abdul-Salaam of the 74th, Brooks of the 63rd, BeasleyTeague of the 65th, Fludd of the 66th, Williams of the 89th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the initiative known as the "Georgia Second Chance Reintegrating Initiative" and expressing a sincere interest in working in a bipartisan manner to bring about change in this state to reduce the rate of offender recidivism; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HR 506. By Representative Ralston of the 7th:
A RESOLUTION celebrating the life of C. Lloyd Smith and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HR 507. By Representative Holmes of the 125th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Carl Hamrick and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

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HR 508. By Representative Holmes of the 125th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Charles Thomas Edwards and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
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 485. By Representatives McCall of the 30th, Anderson of the 117th, England of the 108th, Hanner of the 148th and Roberts of the 154th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to hunting, trapping, and fishing licenses and permits, so as to change certain provisions relating to wildlife control permits; to prohibit releasing any trapped or transported feral hog into any area that is not fenced to prevent the escape of such feral hog onto the land of another; to provide penalties for violations; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Game, Fish, & Parks.
HB 486. By Representatives Morris of the 155th, Dollar of the 45th, Davis of the 109th and Heard of the 114th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance generally, so as to provide that certain membership subscription agreements for prepaid air ambulance service shall not constitute a contract of insurance; to provide that certain actions relating to such agreements shall not constitute the writing of insurance; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.
HB 487. By Representatives Rogers of the 26th, Roberts of the 154th and Burns of the 157th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 32-6-28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to permits for extra weight and dimensions for loads on vehicles, so as to provide for changes to the

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requirements for the permits; to allow multitrip permits; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

HB 488. By Representatives Cheokas of the 134th, Lane of the 167th, Powell of the 171st, Lindsey of the 54th, Willard of the 49th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-9-20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to deposit account fraud, so as to clarify that a victim of deposit account fraud or his or her agent is authorized to recover certain actual costs incurred in collecting for the bad instrument; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Banks & Banking.

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

HB 452 HB 454 HB 456 HB 458 HB 460 HB 462 HB 464 HB 466 HB 468 HB 470 HR 471 HR 489 HR 491 SB 19 SB 134

HB 453 HB 455 HB 457 HB 459 HB 461 HB 463 HB 465 HB 467 HB 469 HB 476 HR 472 HR 490 HR 492 SB 88 SR 103

Representative Rice of the 51st District, Chairman of the Committee on Motor Vehicles, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

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Your Committee on Motor Vehicles has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 113 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 323 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Rice of the 51st
Chairman

The following Resolutions of the House, referred to the House Rules Subcommittee on Invites, were reported by the Committee on Rules with the following recommendations:

HR 155 HR 245 HR 257 HR 387 HR 433 HR 462

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HR 156 HR 256 HR 344 HR 391 HR 436

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR MONDAY, MARCH 7, 2011

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 25th Legislative Day as enumerated below:

DEBATE CALENDAR

Open Rule

None

Modified Open Rule

None

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Modified Structured Rule

HB 175 HB 239
HB 249
HB 253
HB 266

Online Clearinghouse Act; enact (Substitute)(Ed-Casas-103rd) Financial institutions; provide for definitions (Substitute)(B&B-Morris155th) Health; pertussis disease information to parents of newborns; provide (H&HS-Sims-119th) Public Safety, Department of; sell or trade surplus vehicles; allow (MotVCollins-27th) Carrying weapons; constables; authorize (PS&HS-Yates-73rd)

Structured Rule

HB 95

Ad valorem tax; forest land conservation use property; revise certain provisions (Substitute)(W&M-Roberts-154th)

Bills and Resolutions on this calendar may be called in any order the Speaker desires.

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Meadows of the 5th
Chairman

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

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate:

SB 32. By Senators Shafer of the 48th, Seabaugh of the 28th and Hill of the 32nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 46-2-28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the procedure for issuance of stocks, bonds, notes, or other debt by companies under the Public Service Commission's jurisdiction, so as to provide for exemption from those procedures under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 115. By Senators Davis of the 22nd, Grant of the 25th, Sims of the 12th and Stone of the 23rd:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 19-6-15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to child support in final verdict or decree, guidelines for determining the amount of the award, continuation of duty to provide support, and the duration of the support, so as to exclude foster care payments from the calculation of gross income for determination of child support obligations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 154. By Senator Hooks of the 14th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to revise and restate the law relating to the Sumter County board of education and school superintendent; to provide for a change in the number of members of the board and the districts from which they are elected; to provide for eligibility, manner of election, and filling of vacancies; to provide for a chairperson and vice chairperson; to provide for compensation; to provide for appointment of the school superintendent; to provide for submission of this Act for preclearance under the Voting Rights Act; to repeal a specific former Act and Acts amendatory thereto; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 173. By Senator Grant of the 25th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Hancock County and to provide for its powers and duties; to provide for definitions; to provide for the composition of the board and the selection and appointment of members; to provide for the qualification, terms, and removal of members; to provide for oaths and privileges; to provide for meetings, procedures, and vacancies; to relieve certain officers of powers and duties and to provide for the transfer of functions to the newly created board; to provide for certain expenditures of public funds; to provide for compensation of members of the board and personnel; to provide for submission under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the Committees:
SB 32. By Senators Shafer of the 48th, Seabaugh of the 28th and Hill of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 46-2-28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the procedure for issuance of stocks, bonds, notes, or other debt by companies under the Public Service Commission's jurisdiction, so as to provide for exemption from those

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procedures under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Energy, Utilities & Telecommunications.
SB 115. By Senators Davis of the 22nd, Grant of the 25th, Sims of the 12th and Stone of the 23rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 19-6-15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to child support in final verdict or decree, guidelines for determining the amount of the award, continuation of duty to provide support, and the duration of the support, so as to exclude foster care payments from the calculation of gross income for determination of child support obligations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
SB 154. By Senator Hooks of the 14th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to revise and restate the law relating to the Sumter County board of education and school superintendent; to provide for a change in the number of members of the board and the districts from which they are elected; to provide for eligibility, manner of election, and filling of vacancies; to provide for a chairperson and vice chairperson; to provide for compensation; to provide for appointment of the school superintendent; to provide for submission of this Act for preclearance under the Voting Rights Act; to repeal a specific former Act and Acts amendatory thereto; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
SB 173. By Senator Grant of the 25th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Hancock County and to provide for its powers and duties; to provide for definitions; to provide for the composition of the board and the selection and appointment of members; to provide for the qualification, terms, and removal of members; to provide for oaths and privileges; to provide for meetings, procedures, and vacancies; to relieve certain officers of powers and duties and to provide for the transfer of functions to the newly created board; to provide for certain expenditures of public funds; to provide for compensation

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of members of the board and personnel; to provide for submission under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Epps of the 140th, Kidd of the 141st, Drenner of the 86th, and Peake of the 137th.
Pursuant to HR 436, the House commended Mr. Colt Ford and invited him to be recognized by the House of Representatives.
Pursuant to HR 477, the House commended Mary Mac's Tea Room in Atlanta, Georgia, on the occasion of its 65th anniversary and invited the owner and various staff members to be recognized by the House of Representatives.
Pursuant to HR 245, the House commended Mr. Brian Jones and invited him to be recognized by the House of Representatives.
Pursuant to HR 344, the House commended Ms. Jessica Barfield and invited her to be recognized by the House of Representatives.
The following Resolutions of the House, favorably reported by the Committee on Rules, were read and adopted:
HR 155. By Representatives Purcell of the 159th, Ralston of the 7th and Bearden of the 68th:
A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Gordon Lowe and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 156. By Representatives Purcell of the 159th, Ralston of the 7th and Bearden of the 68th:
A RESOLUTION commending Senior Trooper Mark Bracewell and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 245. By Representatives Austin of the 10th, Allison of the 8th and Harden of the 28th:

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A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Brian Jones and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 256. By Representatives Abdul-Salaam of the 74th, Heckstall of the 62nd, Neal of the 75th and Scott of the 76th:
A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Irma J. Monroe and inviting her to be recognized by the House of Representatives in honor of Women's History Month; and for other purposes.
HR 257. By Representatives Abdul-Salaam of the 74th, Heckstall of the 62nd, Neal of the 75th and Scott of the 76th:
A RESOLUTION commending Commissioner Virginia Burton Gray and inviting her to be recognized by the House of Representatives in honor of Women's History Month; and for other purposes.
HR 344. By Representatives Taylor of the 173rd, Black of the 174th and Maddox of the 172nd:
A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Jessica Barfield and inviting her to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 387. By Representatives Kaiser of the 59th, Parent of the 81st, Benfield of the 85th, Ashe of the 56th, Heard of the 114th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending the band Drivin' 'N' Cryin' and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 391. By Representatives McKillip of the 115th, Ramsey of the 72nd, Huckaby of the 113th, Heard of the 114th, Peake of the 137th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending the 2009-2010 University of Georgia majorette line and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 433. By Representatives Shaw of the 176th and Nimmer of the 178th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating the Clinch County High School football team on winning the 2010 GHSA Class A State Championship and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.

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HR 436. By Representatives Roberts of the 154th, Willard of the 49th, England of the 108th, McKillip of the 115th, Huckaby of the 113th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Colt Ford and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 462. By Representatives Dickson of the 6th, England of the 108th and Ehrhart of the 36th:
A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Hines Ward and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
By order of the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the House was withdrawn from the General Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Higher Education:
HB 62. By Representatives Jacobs of the 80th, Setzler of the 35th, Morgan of the 39th, Austin of the 10th, Casas of the 103rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 33 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the scholarship program for special needs students, so as to provide for additional notification of the program; to provide for application deadlines; to provide deadlines for scholarship payments to parents; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:
HB 77. By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, Jones of the 46th, O`Neal of the 146th, England of the 108th, Collins of the 27th and others:
A BILL to amend an Act providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2010, and ending June 30, 2011, known as the "General Appropriations Act," approved June 4, 2010, as House Bill 948, Act. No.684 (Ga. L. 2010, Vol. I, Book II).
The following Senate substitute was read:

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SENATE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE TO H.B.77 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend an Act making and providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2010 and ending June 30, 2011, known as the general appropriations Act, approved June 4, 2010, as House Bill 948, Act No. 684, Ga. Laws 2010, Volume One, Book Two Appendix, commencing at Page 1 of 164, so as to make, provide and change certain appropriations for the operation of 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:

An Act making and providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2010, and ending June 30, 2011, known as the general appropriations Act, approved June 4, 2010, as House Bill 948, Act No. 684, Ga. Laws 2010, Volume One, Book Two Appendix, commencing at Page 1 of 164, is amended by striking everything following the enacting clause and substituting in lieu thereof the following: That the sums of money hereinafter provided are appropriated for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2010, and ending June 30, 2011:

HB 77 (FY11)
Revenue Sources Available for Appropriation TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds Revenue Shortfall Reserve for K-12 Needs State Motor Fuel Funds Lottery Proceeds Tobacco Settlement Funds Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund Nursing Home Provider Fees Hospital Provider Fee TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Aging Congregate Nutrition Services CFDA93.707 ARRA-Budget Stabilization-Education CFDA84.394 ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397 ARRA-Child Care & Development Block Grant ARRA-Child Nutrition Discretionary Grants CFDA10.579 ARRA-Child Support Enforcement Title IV-D CFDA93.563

Governor

Revenue

Change

$18,052,709,014 $15,393,312,004
$152,157,908 $852,687,517 $1,158,703,915 $146,798,829
$1,960,848 $131,321,939 $215,766,054 $13,089,537,339
$1,045,000 $126,169,790 $128,845,615
$55,042,413 $4,420,793 $16,164,705

$163,348,753 ($5,354,366) $152,157,908 ($8,001,483) $31,051,654
$6,736,395
($13,241,355) $213,429,137
($37,725,859)
($2,300,000)

Revenue

House

Change

$18,052,709,014 $15,393,312,004
$152,157,908 $852,687,517 $1,158,703,915 $146,798,829
$1,960,848 $131,321,939 $215,766,054 $13,087,457,278
$1,045,000 $126,169,790 $128,845,615
$55,042,413 $4,420,793 $16,164,705

$163,348,753 ($5,354,366) $152,157,908 ($8,001,483) $31,051,654
$6,736,395
($13,241,355) $211,349,076
($37,725,859)
($2,300,000)

SAC

Revenue

Change

$18,052,709,014 $15,393,312,004
$152,157,908 $852,687,517 $1,158,703,915 $146,798,829
$1,960,848 $131,321,939 $215,766,054 $13,093,257,278
$1,045,000 $126,169,790 $128,845,615
$55,042,413 $4,420,793 $16,164,705

$163,348,753 ($5,354,366) $152,157,908 ($8,001,483) $31,051,654
$6,736,395
($13,241,355) $217,149,066
($37,725,859)
($2,300,000)

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ARRA-Education for Homeless Children & Youth

$1,873,212

ARRA-Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability, Research CFDA81.122 $241,475

ARRA-Emergency Contingency Fund for TANF CFDA93.714

$165,535,960

ARRA-Federal Work-Study Program CFDA84.033

$600,000

ARRA-Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$4,862,461

ARRA-Head Start CFDA93.708

$1,377,518

ARRA-Health Info Tech Professionals CFDA93.721

$600,000

ARRA-Immunization CFDA93.712

$2,494,714

ARRA-Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$609,072,571

ARRA-Promote Health Info Tech CFDA93.719

$913,649

ARRA-Special Education - Preschool Grants

$20,499,743

ARRA-Special Education Grants to States

$313,758,336

ARRA-State Energy Program CFDA81.041

$500,000

ARRA-Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies

$281,804,229

ARRA-Watershed Rehabilitation Program CFDA10.916

$2,053,194

ARRA-Wildland Fire Management CFDA10.688

$5,000,000

ARRA-Worker Training in High Growth Sectors CFDA17.275

$4,400,000

ARRA-Workforce Investment Act Dislocated Workers CFDA17.260

$911,000

CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596

$94,324,807

Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575

$137,772,708

Community Mental Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.958

$13,383,988

Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569

$17,312,159

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$3,768,626,798

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 $1,143,659,442

Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$75,075,088

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568

$24,651,737

Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994

$21,823,532

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$5,248,188,881

Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959

$51,433,454

Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991

$3,112,268

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$92,673,216

State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767

$246,071,935

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$368,024,957

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$342,224,957

TANF Transfers to Social Services Block Grant per 42 USC 604

$25,800,000

TANF Unobligated Balance per 42 USC 604

$35,215,991

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$4,984,481,349

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$7,224,255

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$7,224,255

Reserved Fund Balances

$103,486,041

State Health Benefit Plan Reserves

$17,053,397

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$86,432,644

Interest and Investment Income

$3,938,129

Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized

$3,938,129

Intergovernmental Transfers

$2,225,631,181

Hospital Authorities

$214,057,828

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$2,011,573,353

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$210,974,903

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$210,974,903

Royalties and Rents

$1,632,342

Royalties and Rents Not Itemized

$1,632,342

Sales and Services

$2,418,499,194

Fees Retained for License Plate Production

$3,926,892

Record Center Storage Fees

$435,771

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$2,413,120,403

Specialty License Plate Revenues

$1,016,128

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties

$13,095,304

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized

$13,095,304

($2,315,457)
($139,837,002)
($68,502,046)
$354,558,590 ($5,863,987)
$24,603,056
$40,173,943 $13,329,710 $27,293,282 $27,293,282 $10,014,907 $41,777,760
$36,402,531 ($43,306,700)
$79,709,231 ($32,488) ($32,488) $749,841 $749,841
$1,000,000 $1,000,000
$3,657,876
$3,657,876

$1,873,212 $241,475
$165,535,960 $600,000
$4,862,461 $1,377,518
$600,000 $2,494,714 $608,624,254
$913,649 $20,499,743 $313,758,336
$500,000 $281,804,229
$2,053,194 $5,000,000 $4,400,000
$911,000 $94,324,807 $137,772,708 $13,383,988 $17,312,159 $3,770,674,798 $1,143,659,442 $75,075,088 $24,651,737 $21,823,532 $5,244,509,137 $51,433,454
$3,112,268 $92,673,216 $246,071,935 $368,024,957 $342,224,957 $25,800,000 $35,215,991 $4,984,871,349 $7,224,255 $7,224,255 $103,486,041 $17,053,397 $86,432,644 $3,938,129 $3,938,129 $2,225,221,181 $214,057,828 $2,011,163,353 $211,774,903 $211,774,903 $1,632,342 $1,632,342 $2,418,499,194 $3,926,892
$435,771 $2,413,120,403
$1,016,128 $13,095,304 $13,095,304

($2,315,457)
($140,285,319)
($68,502,046)
$356,606,590 ($5,863,987)
$20,923,312
$40,173,943 $13,329,710 $27,293,282 $27,293,282 $10,014,907 $42,167,760
$36,402,531 ($43,306,700)
$79,709,231 ($32,488) ($32,488) $339,841 $339,841
$1,800,000 $1,800,000
$3,657,876
$3,657,876

$1,873,212 $241,475
$165,535,960 $600,000
$4,862,461 $1,377,518
$600,000 $2,494,714 $608,624,254
$913,649 $20,499,743 $313,758,336
$500,000 $281,804,229
$2,053,194 $5,000,000 $4,400,000
$911,000 $94,324,807 $137,772,708 $13,383,988 $17,312,159 $3,776,474,798 $1,143,659,442 $75,075,088 $24,651,737 $21,823,532 $5,244,509,137 $51,433,454
$3,112,268 $92,673,216 $246,071,935 $368,024,957 $342,224,957 $25,800,000 $35,215,991 $4,985,871,349 $7,224,255 $7,224,255 $104,886,041 $17,053,397 $87,832,644 $3,938,129 $3,938,129 $2,225,621,181 $214,057,828 $2,011,563,353 $210,974,903 $210,974,903 $1,632,342 $1,632,342 $2,418,499,194 $3,926,892
$435,771 $2,413,120,403
$1,016,128 $13,095,304 $13,095,304

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($2,315,457)
($140,285,319)
($68,502,046)
$362,406,590 ($5,863,987)
$20,923,312
$40,173,943 $13,329,710 $27,293,272 $27,293,272 $10,014,907 $43,167,760
$37,802,531 ($43,306,700)
$81,109,231 ($32,488) ($32,488) $739,841 $739,841
$1,000,000 $1,000,000
$3,657,876
$3,657,876

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TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Accounting System Assessments Administrative Hearing Payments per OCGA50-13-44 Agency to Agency Contracts Health Insurance Payments Income from DECAL for Supplemental Childcare Services Central State Hospital Food and Utility Sales Indemnification Funds Legal Services - Client Reimbursable per OCGA45-15-4 Legal Services - Dept. of Administrative Services Cases Liability Funds Loss Control Funds Mail and Courier Services Merit System Assessments Merit System Training and Compensation Fees Motor Vehicle Rental Payments Optional Medicaid Services Payments Property Insurance Funds Rental Payments for GBA Facilities Retirement Payments Administrative Fees from the Self Insurance Trust Fund Unemployment Compensation Funds Workers Compensation Funds Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized Federal Funds Transfers FF Child Support Enforcement Title IV-D CFDA93.563 FF Community Based Child Abuse Prevention CFDA93.590 FF Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 FF Grant to Local Educational Agencies CFDA84.010 FF National School Lunch Program CFDA10.555 FF Water Quality Management Planning CFDA66.454 Federal Funds Indirect FFID Child Care and Development Block Grant CFDA93.575
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,460,839,719 $3,449,000,124
$12,192,899 $1,300,805 $7,344,345
$2,900,765,346 $2,500,000 $5,900,000 $716,378
$34,899,082 $1,417,992 $28,427,991
$443,253 $1,330,388 $8,829,646
$333,430 $203,686 $287,972,507 $23,019,185 $956,979 $45,277,068 $2,621,163 $15,666,404 $66,324,394 $1,611,520 $1,611,520 $7,378,075 $1,802,127
$21,750 $1,531,150
$48,098 $3,716,519
$258,431 $2,850,000 $2,850,000
$36,126,727,702

($10,586,409) $61,604,473 $691,316 $50,000 $51,644,284
$549,082
$7,115,245 $54,546
$1,500,000
($779,312)
($71,411,570) $407,969,241

$3,484,973,793 $3,473,158,335
$12,192,899 $1,300,805 $7,344,345
$2,924,923,557 $2,500,000 $5,900,000 $716,378
$34,899,082 $1,417,992 $28,427,991
$443,253 $1,330,388 $8,829,646
$333,430 $203,686 $287,972,507 $23,019,185 $956,979 $45,277,068 $2,621,163 $15,666,404 $66,324,394 $1,611,520 $1,611,520 $7,353,938 $1,802,127
$21,750 $1,531,150
$48,098 $3,692,382
$258,431 $2,850,000 $2,850,000
$36,125,037,641

$13,547,665 $85,762,684
$691,316 $50,000 $75,802,495
$549,082
$7,115,245 $54,546
$1,500,000
($803,449)
($24,137) ($71,411,570) $430,413,254

$3,484,973,793 $3,473,158,335
$12,192,899 $1,300,805 $7,344,345
$2,924,923,557 $2,500,000 $5,900,000 $716,378
$34,899,082 $1,417,992 $28,427,991
$443,253 $1,330,388 $8,829,646
$333,430 $203,686 $287,972,507 $23,019,185 $956,979 $45,277,068 $2,621,163 $15,666,404 $66,324,394 $1,611,520 $1,611,520 $7,353,938 $1,802,127
$21,750 $1,531,150
$48,098 $3,692,382
$258,431 $2,850,000 $2,850,000
$36,131,837,641

$13,547,665 $85,762,684
$691,316 $50,000 $75,802,495
$549,082
$7,115,245 $54,546
$1,500,000
($803,449)
($24,137) ($71,411,570) $437,213,244

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Reconciliation of Fund Availability to Fund
Application
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

($38,286,442) ($38,286,442) ($38,286,442)

($38,286,442) ($38,286,442) ($38,286,442)

($38,286,432) ($38,286,432) ($38,286,432)

Section 1: Georgia Senate
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$9,956,175 $9,956,175 $9,956,175

$9,956,175 $9,956,175 $9,956,175

$9,956,175 $9,956,175 $9,956,175

Section Total - Final

$9,631,896

$9,773,562

$9,631,896

$9,773,562

$9,631,896

$9,773,562

$9,773,562 $9,773,562 $9,773,562

Lieutenant Governor's Office
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Continuation Budget

$1,195,129 $1,195,129 $1,195,129

$1,195,129 $1,195,129 $1,195,129

$1,195,129 $1,195,129 $1,195,129

1.1 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($43,864)

($43,864)

($43,864)

1.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$18,577

$18,577

1.100-Lieutenant Governor's Office
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Appropriation (HB 77)

$1,151,265

$1,169,842

$1,151,265

$1,169,842

$1,151,265

$1,169,842

$1,169,842 $1,169,842 $1,169,842

Secretary of the Senate's Office
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Continuation Budget

$1,095,925 $1,095,925 $1,095,925

$1,095,925 $1,095,925 $1,095,925

$1,095,925 $1,095,925 $1,095,925

2.1 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($43,837)

($43,837)

($43,837)

2.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$14,541

$14,541

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2.100-Secretary of the Senate's Office
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Appropriation (HB 77)

$1,052,088

$1,066,629

$1,052,088

$1,066,629

$1,052,088

$1,066,629

$1,066,629 $1,066,629 $1,066,629

Senate
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Continuation Budget

$6,743,289 $6,743,289 $6,743,289

$6,743,289 $6,743,289 $6,743,289

$6,743,289 $6,743,289 $6,743,289

3.1 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($199,705)

($199,705)

($199,705)

3.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$92,138

$92,138

3.100 -Senate
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Appropriation (HB 77)

$6,543,584

$6,635,722

$6,543,584

$6,635,722

$6,543,584

$6,635,722

$6,635,722 $6,635,722 $6,635,722

Senate Budget and Evaluation Office

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide budget development and evaluation expertise to the State Senate.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$921,832 $921,832 $921,832

$921,832 $921,832 $921,832

$921,832 $921,832 $921,832

4.1 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($36,873)

($36,873)

($36,873)

4.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$16,410

$16,410

4.100-Senate Budget and Evaluation Office Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide budget development and evaluation expertise to the State Senate.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$884,959

$901,369

State General Funds

$884,959

$901,369

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$884,959

$901,369

$901,369 $901,369 $901,369

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Section 2: Georgia House of Representatives

Section Total - Continuation

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$17,317,593 $17,317,593 $17,317,593

$17,317,593 $17,317,593 $17,317,593

$17,317,593 $17,317,593 $17,317,593

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$16,850,250 $17,093,475 $16,850,250 $17,093,475 $16,850,250 $17,093,475

$17,093,475 $17,093,475 $17,093,475

House of Representatives
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Continuation Budget

$17,317,593 $17,317,593 $17,317,593

$17,317,593 $17,317,593 $17,317,593

$17,317,593 $17,317,593 $17,317,593

5.1 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($467,343)

($467,343)

($467,343)

5.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit

Plan.

State General Funds

$243,225

$243,225

5.100-House of Representatives
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Appropriation (HB 77)
$16,850,250 $17,093,475 $16,850,250 $17,093,475 $16,850,250 $17,093,475

$17,093,475 $17,093,475 $17,093,475

Section 3: Georgia General Assembly Joint Offices

Section Total - Continuation

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,336,395 $8,336,395 $8,336,395

$8,336,395 $8,336,395 $8,336,395

$8,336,395 $8,336,395 $8,336,395

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$8,010,364

$8,478,193

$8,010,364

$8,478,193

$8,010,364

$8,478,193

$8,478,193 $8,478,193 $8,478,193

Ancillary Activities

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide services for the legislative branch of government.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,022,951 $3,022,951 $3,022,951

$3,022,951 $3,022,951 $3,022,951

$3,022,951 $3,022,951 $3,022,951

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6.1 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($138,014)

($138,014)

($138,014)

6.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$23,640

$23,640

6.3 Increase funds to offset anticipated FY2011 expenses related to redistricting.

State General Funds

$500,000

$500,000

6.100-Ancillary Activities

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide services for the legislative branch of government.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,884,937

$3,408,577

State General Funds

$2,884,937

$3,408,577

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,884,937

$3,408,577

$3,408,577 $3,408,577 $3,408,577

Legislative Fiscal Office

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to act as the bookkeeper-comptroller for the legislative branch of government and maintain an account of legislative expenditures and commitments.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,458,647 $2,458,647 $2,458,647

$2,458,647 $2,458,647 $2,458,647

$2,458,647 $2,458,647 $2,458,647

7.1 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($108,017)

($108,017)

($108,017)

7.2 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($425)

($425)

7.3 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($132,495)

($132,495)

7.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$23,014

$23,014

7.100-Legislative Fiscal Office

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to act as the bookkeeper-comptroller for the legislative branch of government

and maintain an account of legislative expenditures and commitments.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,350,630

$2,240,724

$2,240,724

State General Funds

$2,350,630

$2,240,724

$2,240,724

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,350,630

$2,240,724

$2,240,724

Office of Legislative Counsel

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide bill-drafting services, advice and counsel for members of the General Assembly.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,854,797 $2,854,797 $2,854,797

$2,854,797 $2,854,797 $2,854,797

$2,854,797 $2,854,797 $2,854,797

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8.1 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($80,000)

($80,000)

($80,000)

8.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$54,095

$54,095

8.100-Office of Legislative Counsel

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide bill-drafting services, advice and counsel for members of the

General Assembly.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,774,797

$2,828,892

State General Funds

$2,774,797

$2,828,892

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,774,797

$2,828,892

$2,828,892 $2,828,892 $2,828,892

Section 4: Audits and Accounts, Department of

Section Total - Continuation

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$29,934,016 $29,934,016
$602,170 $602,170 $30,536,186

$29,934,016 $29,934,016
$602,170 $602,170 $30,536,186

$29,934,016 $29,934,016
$602,170 $602,170 $30,536,186

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$29,934,016 $29,311,286

$29,934,016 $29,311,286

$602,170

$692,170

$602,170

$692,170

$30,536,186 $30,003,456

$29,311,286 $29,311,286
$692,170 $692,170 $30,003,456

Audit and Assurance Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide audit and assurance services for State Agencies, Authorities, Commissions, Bureaus, and higher education systems to facilitate Auditor's reports for the State of Georgia Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the State of Georgia Single Audit Report, and the State of Georgia Budgetary Compliance Report; to conduct audits of public school systems in Georgia; to perform special examinations and investigations; to conduct performance audits and evaluations at the request of the General Assembly; to conduct reviews of audits reports conducted by other independent auditors of local governments and non-profit organizations contracting with the State; to audit Medicaid provider claims; and to provide state financial information online to promote transparency in government.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$26,307,561 $26,307,561
$602,170 $602,170 $602,170 $26,909,731

$26,307,561 $26,307,561
$602,170 $602,170 $602,170 $26,909,731

$26,307,561 $26,307,561
$602,170 $602,170 $602,170 $26,909,731

9.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($8,788)

($8,788)

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9.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$477,171

$477,171

9.3 Increase funds to recognize other funds from the Department of Community Affairs for audits of Regional Commissions.

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$90,000

$90,000

9.4 Reduce funds by holding six positions vacant and not filling anticipated vacancies due to retirement and attrition.

State General Funds

($656,000)

($656,000)

9.5 Reduce funds for operations by foregoing training and development and reducing the number of audits that require travel.

State General Funds

($275,000)

($275,000)

9.6 Reduce funds for computer charges.

State General Funds

($124,640)

($124,640)

9.7 Reduce funds for telecommunications expenses and contracts.

State General Funds

($50,000)

($50,000)

9.100-Audit and Assurance Services

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide audit and assurance services for State Agencies, Authorities,

Commissions, Bureaus, and higher education systems to facilitate Auditor's reports for the State of Georgia

Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the State of Georgia Single Audit Report, and the State of Georgia

Budgetary Compliance Report; to conduct audits of public school systems in Georgia; to perform special

examinations and investigations; to conduct performance audits and evaluations at the request of the General

Assembly; to conduct reviews of audits reports conducted by other independent auditors of local governments and

non-profit organizations contracting with the State; to audit Medicaid provider claims; and to provide state

financial information online to promote transparency in government.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$26,307,561 $25,670,304 $25,670,304

State General Funds

$26,307,561 $25,670,304 $25,670,304

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$602,170

$692,170

$692,170

Intergovernmental Transfers

$602,170

$692,170

$692,170

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$602,170

$692,170

$692,170

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$26,909,731 $26,362,474 $26,362,474

Departmental Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all Department programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,564,259 $1,564,259 $1,564,259

$1,564,259 $1,564,259 $1,564,259

$1,564,259 $1,564,259 $1,564,259

10.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($394)

($394)

10.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$25,448

$25,448

10.3 Reduce funds for one vacant position.

State General Funds

($22,000)

($22,000)

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10.4 Reduce funds for operations, computer expenses and telecommunications due to reduced

need from a reduced workforce.

State General Funds

($18,000)

($18,000)

10.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all Department programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,564,259

$1,549,313

State General Funds

$1,564,259

$1,549,313

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,564,259

$1,549,313

$1,549,313 $1,549,313 $1,549,313

Legislative Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to analyze proposed legislation affecting state retirement systems for fiscal impact and review actuarial investigations and to prepare fiscal notes upon request on other legislation having a significant impact on state revenues and/or expenditures.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$121,542 $121,542 $121,542

$121,542 $121,542 $121,542

$121,542 $121,542 $121,542

11.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$1,170

$1,170

11.2 Increase funds to carry out tax expenditure report requirements pursuant to SB206 (2010 session).

State General Funds

$40,000

$40,000

11.100-Legislative Services

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to analyze proposed legislation affecting state retirement systems for fiscal

impact and review actuarial investigations and to prepare fiscal notes upon request on other legislation having a

significant impact on state revenues and/or expenditures.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$121,542

$162,712

State General Funds

$121,542

$162,712

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$121,542

$162,712

$162,712 $162,712 $162,712

Statewide Equalized Adjusted Property Tax Digest

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to establish an equalized adjusted property tax digest for each county and for the State as a whole for use in allocating State funds for public school systems and equalizing property tax digests for collection of the State 1/4 mill; to provide the Revenue Commissioner statistical data regarding county Tax Assessor compliance with requirements for both uniformity of assessment and level of assessment; and to establish the appropriate level of assessment for centrally assessed public utility companies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,940,654 $1,940,654 $1,940,654

$1,940,654 $1,940,654 $1,940,654

$1,940,654 $1,940,654 $1,940,654

12.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($657)

($657)

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12.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit

Plan.

State General Funds

$33,960

$33,960

12.3 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($25,000)

($25,000)

12.4 Reduce funds for operations and computer expenses.

State General Funds

($20,000)

($20,000)

12.100-Statewide Equalized Tax Digest

Adjusted

Property

Appropriation

(HB

77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to establish an equalized adjusted property tax digest for each county and for

the State as a whole for use in allocating State funds for public school systems and equalizing property tax digests

for collection of the State 1/4 mill; to provide the Revenue Commissioner statistical data regarding county Tax

Assessor compliance with requirements for both uniformity of assessment and level of assessment; and to establish

the appropriate level of assessment for centrally assessed public utility companies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,940,654

$1,928,957

$1,928,957

State General Funds

$1,940,654

$1,928,957

$1,928,957

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,940,654

$1,928,957

$1,928,957

Section 5: Appeals, Court of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$12,531,853 $12,531,853
$150,000 $150,000 $12,681,853

$12,531,853 $12,531,853
$150,000 $150,000 $12,681,853

$12,531,853 $12,531,853
$150,000 $150,000 $12,681,853

Section Total - Final

$12,531,853 $12,533,664

$12,531,853 $12,533,664

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

$12,681,853 $12,683,664

$12,575,030 $12,575,030
$150,000 $150,000 $12,725,030

Court of Appeals

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is for this court to review and exercise appellate and certiorari jurisdiction pursuant to the Constitution of the State of Georgia, Art. VI, Section V, Para. III, in all cases not reserved to the Supreme Court of Georgia or conferred on other courts by law.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,531,853 $12,531,853
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $12,681,853

$12,531,853 $12,531,853
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $12,681,853

$12,531,853 $12,531,853
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $12,681,853

13.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($296)

($296)

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13.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services

(GETS).

State General Funds

($912)

($912)

13.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit

Plan.

State General Funds

$213,772

$213,772

13.4 Reduce funds for administrative personnel and operations.

State General Funds

($210,753)

($169,387)

13.100-Court of Appeals

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is for this court to review and exercise appellate and certiorari jurisdiction

pursuant to the Constitution of the State of Georgia, Art. VI, Section V, Para. III, in all cases not reserved to the

Supreme Court of Georgia or conferred on other courts by law.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$12,531,853 $12,533,664 $12,575,030

State General Funds

$12,531,853 $12,533,664 $12,575,030

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

Sales and Services

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,681,853 $12,683,664 $12,725,030

Section 6: Judicial Council
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$13,448,850 $13,448,850 $2,552,935
$2,552,935 $619,295 $619,295
$16,621,080

$13,448,850 $13,448,850 $2,552,935
$2,552,935 $619,295 $619,295
$16,621,080

$13,448,850 $13,448,850 $2,552,935 $2,552,935
$619,295 $619,295 $16,621,080

Section Total - Final

$13,773,225 $13,125,731

$13,773,225 $13,125,731

$2,552,935

$2,552,935

$2,552,935

$2,552,935

$619,295

$619,295

$619,295

$619,295

$16,945,455 $16,297,961

$12,984,365 $12,984,365 $2,552,935 $2,552,935
$619,295 $619,295 $16,156,595

Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to oversee the state's court-connected alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services by promoting the establishment of new ADR court programs, providing support to existing programs, establishing and enforcing qualifications and ethical standards, registering ADR professionals and volunteers, providing training, administering statewide grants, and collecting statistical data to monitor program effectiveness.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$65,013 $65,013 $172,890

$65,013 $65,013 $172,890

$65,013 $65,013 $172,890

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Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$172,890 $172,890 $237,903

$172,890 $172,890 $237,903

$172,890 $172,890 $237,903

14.100-Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to oversee the state's court-connected alternative dispute resolution (ADR)

services by promoting the establishment of new ADR court programs, providing support to existing programs,

establishing and enforcing qualifications and ethical standards, registering ADR professionals and volunteers,

providing training, administering statewide grants, and collecting statistical data to monitor program effectiveness.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$65,013

$65,013

$65,013

State General Funds

$65,013

$65,013

$65,013

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$172,890

$172,890

$172,890

Sales and Services

$172,890

$172,890

$172,890

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$172,890

$172,890

$172,890

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$237,903

$237,903

$237,903

Institute of Continuing Judicial Education Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide basic training and continuing education for Superior Court Judges, Juvenile Court Judges, State Court Judges, Probate Court Judges, Magistrate Court Judges, Municipal Court Judges, Superior Court Clerks, Juvenile Court Clerks, Municipal Court Clerks, and other court personnel.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$507,072 $507,072 $177,500 $177,500 $177,500 $684,572

$507,072 $507,072 $177,500 $177,500 $177,500 $684,572

$507,072 $507,072 $177,500 $177,500 $177,500 $684,572

15.1 Reduce funds.
State General Funds

($20,283)

15.100-Institute of Continuing Judicial Education

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide basic training and continuing education for Superior Court Judges,

Juvenile Court Judges, State Court Judges, Probate Court Judges, Magistrate Court Judges, Municipal Court

Judges, Superior Court Clerks, Juvenile Court Clerks, Municipal Court Clerks, and other court personnel.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$507,072

$507,072

$486,789

State General Funds

$507,072

$507,072

$486,789

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$177,500

$177,500

$177,500

Sales and Services

$177,500

$177,500

$177,500

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$177,500

$177,500

$177,500

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$684,572

$684,572

$664,289

Judicial Council

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support the Administrative Office of the Courts; to support accountability courts and the Standing Committee on Drug Courts; to provide administrative support for the councils of the Magistrate Court Judges, the Municipal Court Judges, the Probate Court Judges, and the State Court Judges; to operate the Child Support E-Filing system, the Child Support Guidelines Commission, the Commission on Interpreters, the County and Municipal Probation Advisory Council, the Georgia Commission on Family Violence, and the Children and Family Courts division; and to support the Committee on Justice for Children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$12,059,516 $12,059,516

$12,059,516 $12,059,516

$12,059,516 $12,059,516

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,552,935 $2,552,935
$268,905 $268,905 $268,905 $14,881,356

$2,552,935 $2,552,935
$268,905 $268,905 $268,905 $14,881,356

$2,552,935 $2,552,935
$268,905 $268,905 $268,905 $14,881,356

16.1 Increase funds due to the PeopleSoft billing increase.

State General Funds

$24,916

$0

$0

16.2 Increase funds for space and equipment rental costs associated with the acquisition of additional space.

State General Funds

$50,627

$0

$0

16.3 Increase funds due to the increase in the annual supplemental fee for the Consortium for Language Access in the Courts.

State General Funds

$6,691

$0

$0

16.4 Increase funds for grants to local organizations providing legal services to victims of domestic violence.

State General Funds

$99,324

$0

$0

16.5 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($588)

($588)

16.6 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($70,691)

($70,691)

16.7 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$98,498

$98,498

16.8 Reduce funds for personnel and operations, to be spread among all Judicial Council subprograms. (S:Exempt accountability courts)

State General Funds

($482,381)

($482,381)

16.9 Reduce funds to reflect a rental payment credit from the Georgia Building Authority.

State General Funds

($100,000)

16.100-Judicial Council

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support the Administrative Office of the Courts; to support accountability

courts and the Standing Committee on Drug Courts; to provide administrative support for the councils of the

Magistrate Court Judges, the Municipal Court Judges, the Probate Court Judges, and the State Court Judges; to

operate the Child Support E-Filing system, the Child Support Guidelines Commission, the Commission on

Interpreters, the County and Municipal Probation Advisory Council, the Georgia Commission on Family Violence,

and the Children and Family Courts division; and to support the Committee on Justice for Children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$12,241,074 $11,604,354 $11,504,354

State General Funds

$12,241,074 $11,604,354 $11,504,354

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,552,935

$2,552,935

$2,552,935

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,552,935

$2,552,935

$2,552,935

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$268,905

$268,905

$268,905

Sales and Services

$268,905

$268,905

$268,905

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$268,905

$268,905

$268,905

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$15,062,914 $14,426,194 $14,326,194

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Judicial Qualifications Commission

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate complaints filed against a judicial officer, impose and recommend disciplinary sanctions against any judicial officer, and when necessary, file formal charges against that officer and provide a formal trial or hearing. The purpose of this appropriation is also to produce formal and informal advisory opinions; provide training and guidance to judicial candidates regarding the Code of Judicial Conduct; and investigate allegations of unethical campaign practices.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$251,749 $251,749 $251,749

$251,749 $251,749 $251,749

$251,749 $251,749 $251,749

17.1 Increase funds for expenses related to the investigation and prosecution of judges. (H:Increase funds for outstanding legal bills ($56,734) and operations and prosecutions

of three judges, for the rest of FY2011 ($35,000))

State General Funds

$106,734

$91,734

$106,734

17.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$4,226

$4,226

17.100-Judicial Qualifications Commission Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate complaints filed against a judicial officer, impose and

recommend disciplinary sanctions against any judicial officer, and when necessary, file formal charges against that

officer and provide a formal trial or hearing. The purpose of this appropriation is also to produce formal and

informal advisory opinions; provide training and guidance to judicial candidates regarding the Code of Judicial

Conduct; and investigate allegations of unethical campaign practices.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$358,483

$347,709

$362,709

State General Funds

$358,483

$347,709

$362,709

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$358,483

$347,709

$362,709

Resource Center

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide direct representation to death penalty sentenced inmates and to recruit and assist private attorneys to represent plaintiffs in habeas corpus proceedings.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$565,500 $565,500 $565,500

$565,500 $565,500 $565,500

$565,500 $565,500 $565,500

18.1 Increase funds to ensure indigent death-sentenced inmates are adequately represented in legal proceedings.

State General Funds

$36,083

$36,083

$0

18.100-Resource Center

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide direct representation to death penalty sentenced inmates and to

recruit and assist private attorneys to represent plaintiffs in habeas corpus proceedings.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$601,583

$601,583

State General Funds

$601,583

$601,583

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$601,583

$601,583

$565,500 $565,500 $565,500

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Section 7: Juvenile Courts
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$6,765,382 $6,765,382
$447,456 $447,456 $7,212,838

$6,765,382 $6,765,382
$447,456 $447,456 $7,212,838

$6,765,382 $6,765,382
$447,456 $447,456 $7,212,838

Section Total - Final

$6,765,382

$6,762,764

$6,765,382

$6,762,764

$447,456

$447,456

$447,456

$447,456

$7,212,838

$7,210,220

$6,762,764 $6,762,764
$447,456 $447,456 $7,210,220

Council of Juvenile Court Judges

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is for the Council of Juvenile Court Judges to represent all the juvenile judges in Georgia. Jurisdiction in cases involving children includes delinquencies, status offenses, and deprivation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,464,821 $1,464,821
$447,456 $447,456 $1,912,277

$1,464,821 $1,464,821
$447,456 $447,456 $1,912,277

$1,464,821 $1,464,821
$447,456 $447,456 $1,912,277

19.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($2,491)

($2,491)

19.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$24,637

$24,637

19.3 Reduce funds for one vacant administrative assistant position.

State General Funds

($24,764)

($24,764)

19.100-Council of Juvenile Court Judges

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is for the Council of Juvenile Court Judges to represent all the juvenile judges in

Georgia. Jurisdiction in cases involving children includes delinquencies, status offenses, and deprivation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,464,821

$1,462,203

$1,462,203

State General Funds

$1,464,821

$1,462,203

$1,462,203

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$447,456

$447,456

$447,456

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$447,456

$447,456

$447,456

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,912,277

$1,909,659

$1,909,659

Grants to Counties for Juvenile Court Judges

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is for payment of state funds to circuits to pay for juvenile court judges salaries.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,300,561 $5,300,561 $5,300,561

$5,300,561 $5,300,561 $5,300,561

$5,300,561 $5,300,561 $5,300,561

20.100-Grants to Counties for Juvenile Court Judges

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is for payment of state funds to circuits to pay for juvenile court judges salaries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,300,561

$5,300,561

$5,300,561

State General Funds

$5,300,561

$5,300,561

$5,300,561

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,300,561

$5,300,561

$5,300,561

Section 8: Prosecuting Attorneys

Section Total - Continuation

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$55,767,074 $55,767,074 $1,802,127
$1,802,127 $57,569,201

$55,767,074 $55,767,074 $1,802,127
$1,802,127 $57,569,201

$55,767,074 $55,767,074 $1,802,127
$1,802,127 $57,569,201

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$55,767,074 $56,352,644

$55,767,074 $56,352,644

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$57,569,201 $58,154,771

$56,550,522 $56,550,522 $1,802,127 $1,802,127 $58,352,649

Council of Superior Court Clerks (PAC) Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist superior court clerks throughout the state in the execution of their duties and to promote and assist in the training of superior court clerks.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$208,283 $208,283 $208,283

$208,283 $208,283 $208,283

$208,283 $208,283 $208,283

21.1 Reduce funds for operations.
State General Funds

($8,331)

($8,331)

21.100-Council of Superior Court Clerks (PAC)

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist superior court clerks throughout the state in the execution of their

duties and to promote and assist in the training of superior court clerks.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$208,283

$199,952

State General Funds

$208,283

$199,952

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$208,283

$199,952

$199,952 $199,952 $199,952

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District Attorneys

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is for the District Attorney to represent the State of Georgia in the trial and appeal of criminal cases in the Superior Court for the judicial circuit and delinquency cases in the juvenile courts per Ga. Const., Art. VI, Sec. VIII. Para I and OCGA 15-18.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers FF Child Support Enforcement Title IV-D CFDA93.563
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$50,355,569 $50,355,569 $1,802,127
$1,802,127 $1,802,127 $52,157,696

$50,355,569 $50,355,569 $1,802,127
$1,802,127 $1,802,127 $52,157,696

$50,355,569 $50,355,569 $1,802,127
$1,802,127 $1,802,127 $52,157,696

22.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$1,007,693

$1,007,693

22.2 Eliminate funds for all state-funded victim advocate positions, beginning in April 2011.

State General Funds

($197,878)

$0

22.3 Reduce funds for personnel and operations.

State General Funds

($259,000)

($259,000)

22.100-District Attorneys

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is for the District Attorney to represent the State of Georgia in the trial and

appeal of criminal cases in the Superior Court for the judicial circuit and delinquency cases in the juvenile courts

per Ga. Const., Art. VI, Sec. VIII. Para I and OCGA 15-18.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$50,355,569 $50,906,384 $51,104,262

State General Funds

$50,355,569 $50,906,384 $51,104,262

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

Federal Funds Transfers

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

FF Child Support Enforcement Title IV-D CFDA93.563

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$52,157,696 $52,708,511 $52,906,389

Prosecuting Attorney's Council

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist Georgia's District Attorneys and State Court Solicitors.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,203,222 $5,203,222 $5,203,222

$5,203,222 $5,203,222 $5,203,222

$5,203,222 $5,203,222 $5,203,222

23.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$12,323

$12,323

23.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($4,954)

($4,954)

23.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$56,717

$56,717

23.4 Reduce funds for personnel and operations.

State General Funds

($21,000)

($21,000)

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23.100-Prosecuting Attorney's Council

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist Georgia's District Attorneys and State Court Solicitors.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,203,222

$5,246,308

State General Funds

$5,203,222

$5,246,308

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,203,222

$5,246,308

$5,246,308 $5,246,308 $5,246,308

Section 9: Superior Courts
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$57,314,930 $57,314,930 $57,314,930

$57,314,930 $57,314,930 $57,314,930

$57,314,930 $57,314,930 $57,314,930

Section Total - Final
$57,314,930 $57,821,988 $57,314,930 $57,821,988 $57,314,930 $57,821,988

$57,608,855 $57,608,855 $57,608,855

Council of Superior Court Judges

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is for the operations of the Council of Superior Court Judges and is to further the improvement of the Superior Court in the administration of justice through leadership, training, policy development and budgetary and fiscal administration.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,232,886 $1,232,886 $1,232,886

$1,232,886 $1,232,886 $1,232,886

$1,232,886 $1,232,886 $1,232,886

24.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($8,575)

($8,575)

24.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($52,264)

$0

24.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$20,164

$20,164

24.4 Reduce funds for one vacant paralegal position.

State General Funds

($49,315)

($49,315)

24.100-Council of Superior Court Judges

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is for the operations of the Council of Superior Court Judges and is to further the

improvement of the Superior Court in the administration of justice through leadership, training, policy development

and budgetary and fiscal administration.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,232,886

$1,142,896

$1,195,160

State General Funds

$1,232,886

$1,142,896

$1,195,160

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,232,886

$1,142,896

$1,195,160

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Judicial Administrative Districts

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regional administrative support to the judges of the superior court. This support includes managing budgets, policy, procedure, and providing a liaison between local and state courts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,126,495 $2,126,495 $2,126,495

$2,126,495 $2,126,495 $2,126,495

$2,126,495 $2,126,495 $2,126,495

25.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit

Plan.

State General Funds

$45,627

$45,627

25.2 Reduce funds for personnel and operations.

State General Funds

$0

($85,060)

25.100-Judicial Administrative Districts

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regional administrative support to the judges of the superior court.

This support includes managing budgets, policy, procedure, and providing a liaison between local and state courts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,126,495

$2,172,122

$2,087,062

State General Funds

$2,126,495

$2,172,122

$2,087,062

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,126,495

$2,172,122

$2,087,062

Superior Court Judges

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to enable Georgia's Superior Courts to be the general jurisdiction trial court and exercise exclusive, constitutional authority over felony cases, divorce, equity and cases regarding title to land, provided that law clerks over the fifty provided by law are to be allocated back to the circuits by caseload ranks.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$53,955,549 $53,955,549 $53,955,549

$53,955,549 $53,955,549 $53,955,549

$53,955,549 $53,955,549 $53,955,549

26.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$929,555

$929,555

26.2 Reduce funds for three vacant clerk positions. (H and S:Reduce funds for five vacant clerk positions)

State General Funds

($226,824)

($226,824)

26.3 Reduce funds for continuing judicial education travel funds to align budget and expenditures.

State General Funds

($128,073)

($256,146)

26.4 Reduce funds for fringe benefits to reflect judge vacancies in July and August 2011.

State General Funds

($23,237)

($23,237)

26.5 Reduce funds for personnel and operations.

State General Funds

$0

$0

26.6 Reduce funds for the delay of Westlaw/Lexis payment until July 2011.

State General Funds

$0

$0

26.7 Reduce funds by shifting payment for habeas records storage to July 2011.

State General Funds

$0

$0

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26.8 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).
State General Funds

($52,264)

26.100-Superior Court Judges

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to enable Georgia's Superior Courts to be the general jurisdiction trial court

and exercise exclusive, constitutional authority over felony cases, divorce, equity and cases regarding title to land,

provided that law clerks over the fifty provided by law are to be allocated back to the circuits by caseload ranks.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$53,955,549 $54,506,970 $54,326,633

State General Funds

$53,955,549 $54,506,970 $54,326,633

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$53,955,549 $54,506,970 $54,326,633

Section 10: Supreme Court
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$7,726,631 $7,726,631
$554,931 $554,931 $8,281,562

$7,726,631 $7,726,631
$554,931 $554,931 $8,281,562

$7,726,631 $7,726,631
$554,931 $554,931 $8,281,562

Section Total - Final

$7,726,631

$7,871,096

$7,726,631

$7,871,096

$554,931

$554,931

$554,931

$554,931

$8,281,562

$8,426,027

$7,871,096 $7,871,096
$554,931 $554,931 $8,426,027

Supreme Court of Georgia

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support the Supreme Court of Georgia which exercises exclusive appellate jurisdiction in all cases involving: the construction of a treaty, the Constitution of the State of Georgia or of the United States, the constitutionality of a law, ordinance, or constitutional provision that has been drawn in question, and all cases of election contest per Ga. Const. Art. VI, Section VI, Para. II. The purpose of this appropriation is also to support the Supreme Court of Georgia in its exercise of jurisdiction in cases per Ga. Const. Art. VI, Section VI, Para. III and its administration of the Bar Exam and oversight of the Office of Reporter of Decisions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,726,631 $7,726,631
$554,931 $554,931 $554,931 $8,281,562

$7,726,631 $7,726,631
$554,931 $554,931 $554,931 $8,281,562

$7,726,631 $7,726,631
$554,931 $554,931 $554,931 $8,281,562

27.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($7,307)

27.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$14,995

($7,307) $14,995

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27.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit

Plan.

State General Funds

$136,777

$136,777

27.100-Supreme Court of Georgia

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support the Supreme Court of Georgia which exercises exclusive appellate

jurisdiction in all cases involving: the construction of a treaty, the Constitution of the State of Georgia or of the

United States, the constitutionality of a law, ordinance, or constitutional provision that has been drawn in question,

and all cases of election contest per Ga. Const. Art. VI, Section VI, Para. II. The purpose of this appropriation is

also to support the Supreme Court of Georgia in its exercise of jurisdiction in cases per Ga. Const. Art. VI, Section

VI, Para. III and its administration of the Bar Exam and oversight of the Office of Reporter of Decisions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,726,631

$7,871,096

$7,871,096

State General Funds

$7,726,631

$7,871,096

$7,871,096

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$554,931

$554,931

$554,931

Sales and Services

$554,931

$554,931

$554,931

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$554,931

$554,931

$554,931

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,281,562

$8,426,027

$8,426,027

Section 11: Accounting Office, State

Section Total - Continuation

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,837,653 $3,837,653 $12,192,899 $12,192,899 $16,030,552

$3,837,653 $3,837,653 $12,192,899 $12,192,899 $16,030,552

$3,837,653 $3,837,653 $12,192,899 $12,192,899 $16,030,552

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$3,691,354

$3,759,308

$3,691,354

$3,759,308

$12,192,899 $12,192,899

$12,192,899 $12,192,899

$15,884,253 $15,952,207

$3,759,308 $3,759,308 $12,192,899 $12,192,899 $15,952,207

State Accounting Office

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to prescribe statewide accounting policies, procedures and practices, to

provide financial management leadership to state agencies, to prepare and provide annual financial statements, and

other statutory or regulatory reports, to develop and maintain the state's financial and human capital management

systems, and to improve the accountability and efficiency of various financial and operational processes.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Accounting System Assessments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,837,653 $3,837,653 $12,192,899 $12,192,899 $12,192,899 $16,030,552

$3,837,653 $3,837,653 $12,192,899 $12,192,899 $12,192,899 $16,030,552

$3,837,653 $3,837,653 $12,192,899 $12,192,899 $12,192,899 $16,030,552

28.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($570)

($570)

($570)

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28.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services

(GETS).

State General Funds

$355

$355

$355

28.3 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($146,084)

($146,084)

($146,084)

28.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$67,954

$67,954

28.100-State Accounting Office

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to prescribe statewide accounting policies, procedures and practices, to

provide financial management leadership to state agencies, to prepare and provide annual financial statements, and

other statutory or regulatory reports, to develop and maintain the state's financial and human capital management

systems, and to improve the accountability and efficiency of various financial and operational processes.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,691,354

$3,759,308

$3,759,308

State General Funds

$3,691,354

$3,759,308

$3,759,308

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$12,192,899 $12,192,899 $12,192,899

State Funds Transfers

$12,192,899 $12,192,899 $12,192,899

Accounting System Assessments

$12,192,899 $12,192,899 $12,192,899

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$15,884,253 $15,952,207 $15,952,207

Section 12: Administrative Services, Department of

Section Total - Continuation

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Interest and Investment Income Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,615,793 $10,615,793 $18,844,132
$973,720 $3,170,617 $12,946,896 $1,752,899 $138,005,058 $138,005,058 $167,464,983

$10,615,793 $10,615,793 $18,844,132
$973,720 $3,170,617 $12,946,896 $1,752,899 $138,005,058 $138,005,058 $167,464,983

$10,615,793 $10,615,793 $18,844,132
$973,720 $3,170,617 $12,946,896 $1,752,899 $138,005,058 $138,005,058 $167,464,983

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Interest and Investment Income Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$9,390,353

$7,457,930

$9,390,353

$7,457,930

$18,811,644 $18,811,644

$973,720

$973,720

$3,138,129

$3,138,129

$12,946,896 $12,946,896

$1,752,899

$1,752,899

$140,196,374 $140,196,374

$140,196,374 $140,196,374

$168,398,371 $166,465,948

$7,957,930 $7,957,930 $18,811,644
$973,720 $3,138,129 $12,946,896 $1,752,899 $140,196,374 $140,196,374 $166,965,948

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Departmental Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all department programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts Mail and Courier Services Motor Vehicle Rental Payments Administrative Fees from the Self Insurance Trust Fund
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,917,579 $1,917,579 $1,095,022 $1,095,022 $1,095,022 $1,356,301 $1,356,301
$142,727 $250,719 $203,686 $759,169 $4,368,902

$1,917,579 $1,917,579 $1,095,022 $1,095,022 $1,095,022 $1,356,301 $1,356,301
$142,727 $250,719 $203,686 $759,169 $4,368,902

$1,917,579 $1,917,579 $1,095,022 $1,095,022 $1,095,022 $1,356,301 $1,356,301
$142,727 $250,719 $203,686 $759,169 $4,368,902

29.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($944)

($944)

($944)

29.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($3,458)

($3,458)

($3,458)

29.3 Reduce funds for personnel and eliminate three positions.

State General Funds

($248,417)

($248,417)

($248,417)

29.4 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($97,268)

($97,268)

($97,268)

29.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$18,595

$18,595

29.6 Transfer funds from the State Purchasing program and replace state funds.

State General Funds Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($831,336) $831,336
$0

($831,336) $831,336
$0

29.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all department programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,567,492

$754,751

State General Funds

$1,567,492

$754,751

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,095,022

$1,926,358

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$831,336

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$831,336

Sales and Services

$1,095,022

$1,095,022

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$1,095,022

$1,095,022

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$1,356,301

$1,356,301

State Funds Transfers

$1,356,301

$1,356,301

Agency to Agency Contracts

$142,727

$142,727

Mail and Courier Services

$250,719

$250,719

Motor Vehicle Rental Payments

$203,686

$203,686

Administrative Fees from the Self Insurance Trust Fund

$759,169

$759,169

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,018,815

$4,037,410

$754,751 $754,751 $1,926,358 $831,336 $831,336 $1,095,022 $1,095,022 $1,356,301 $1,356,301 $142,727 $250,719 $203,686 $759,169 $4,037,410

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Fleet Management

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide and manage a fuel card program for state and local governments, to implement the Motor Vehicle Contract Maintenance Program to provide repairs, roadside assistance, and maintenance for state and local government fleets, and to establish a motor pool for traveling state employees.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$158,370 $158,370 $1,020,141 $353,003 $353,003 $667,138 $667,138 $1,178,511

$158,370 $158,370 $1,020,141 $353,003 $353,003 $667,138 $667,138 $1,178,511

$158,370 $158,370 $1,020,141 $353,003 $353,003 $667,138 $667,138 $1,178,511

30.1 Reduce funds by replacing state funds with reserves for operations.

State General Funds

($158,370)

($158,370)

($158,370)

30.100-Fleet Management

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide and manage a fuel card program for state and local governments, to

implement the Motor Vehicle Contract Maintenance Program to provide repairs, roadside assistance, and

maintenance for state and local government fleets, and to establish a motor pool for traveling state employees.

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,020,141

$1,020,141

$1,020,141

Reserved Fund Balances

$353,003

$353,003

$353,003

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$353,003

$353,003

$353,003

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$667,138

$667,138

$667,138

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$667,138

$667,138

$667,138

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,020,141

$1,020,141

$1,020,141

Mail and Courier

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to operate an interoffice mail services network providing daily and specialized courier services to state offices within thirty-five miles of metro Atlanta.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Mail and Courier Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $1,079,669 $1,079,669 $1,079,669 $1,079,669

$0 $0 $1,079,669 $1,079,669 $1,079,669 $1,079,669

$0 $0 $1,079,669 $1,079,669 $1,079,669 $1,079,669

31.100-Mail and Courier

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to operate an interoffice mail services network providing daily and specialized

courier services to state offices within thirty-five miles of metro Atlanta.

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$1,079,669

$1,079,669

$1,079,669

State Funds Transfers

$1,079,669

$1,079,669

$1,079,669

Mail and Courier Services

$1,079,669

$1,079,669

$1,079,669

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,079,669

$1,079,669

$1,079,669

Risk Management

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer a liability insurance program to protect state government and

employees from work-related claims, to provide indemnification funds for public officers and public school

personnel in case of disability or death, to identify and control risks and hazards to minimize loss, to insure state-

owned buildings and property against damage or destruction, to partner with the Department of Labor in

administering unemployment claims, and to administer the Workers' Compensation Program.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Indemnification Funds Liability Funds Loss Control Funds Property Insurance Funds Administrative Fees from the Self Insurance Trust Fund Unemployment Compensation Funds Workers Compensation Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $134,959,599 $134,959,599 $716,378 $28,427,991 $443,253 $23,019,185 $1,861,994 $14,166,404 $66,324,394 $134,959,599

$0 $0 $134,959,599 $134,959,599 $716,378 $28,427,991 $443,253 $23,019,185 $1,861,994 $14,166,404 $66,324,394 $134,959,599

$0 $0 $134,959,599 $134,959,599 $716,378 $28,427,991 $443,253 $23,019,185 $1,861,994 $14,166,404 $66,324,394 $134,959,599

32.1 Increase funds to reflect Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund premium increases to state agencies.

Unemployment Compensation Funds

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

32.100-Risk Management

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer a liability insurance program to protect state government and

employees from work-related claims, to provide indemnification funds for public officers and public school

personnel in case of disability or death, to identify and control risks and hazards to minimize loss, to insure state-

owned buildings and property against damage or destruction, to partner with the Department of Labor in

administering unemployment claims, and to administer the Workers' Compensation Program.

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$136,459,599 $136,459,599 $136,459,599

State Funds Transfers

$136,459,599 $136,459,599 $136,459,599

Indemnification Funds

$716,378

$716,378

$716,378

Liability Funds

$28,427,991 $28,427,991 $28,427,991

Loss Control Funds

$443,253

$443,253

$443,253

Property Insurance Funds

$23,019,185 $23,019,185 $23,019,185

Administrative Fees from the Self Insurance Trust Fund

$1,861,994

$1,861,994

$1,861,994

Unemployment Compensation Funds

$15,666,404 $15,666,404 $15,666,404

Workers Compensation Funds

$66,324,394 $66,324,394 $66,324,394

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$136,459,599 $136,459,599 $136,459,599

State Purchasing

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to publicize government contract opportunities on the Georgia Procurement Registry; to maintain a comprehensive listing of all agency contracts; to manage bids, Requests For Proposals, and Requests For Quotes; to provide and oversee Purchasing Cards; to conduct reverse auctions for non-construction goods and services valued above $100,000; to leverage the state's purchasing power in obtaining contracts; to train vendors seeking contract opportunities; and to certify Small and/or Minority Business Vendors.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $12,279,758 $12,279,758 $12,279,758 $12,279,758

$0 $0 $12,279,758 $12,279,758 $12,279,758 $12,279,758

$0 $0 $12,279,758 $12,279,758 $12,279,758 $12,279,758

33.1 Transfer funds to the Departmental Administration program.
Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

($831,336)

($831,336)

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33.100-State Purchasing

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to publicize government contract opportunities on the Georgia Procurement

Registry; to maintain a comprehensive listing of all agency contracts; to manage bids, Requests For Proposals, and

Requests For Quotes; to provide and oversee Purchasing Cards; to conduct reverse auctions for non-construction

goods and services valued above $100,000; to leverage the state's purchasing power in obtaining contracts; to train

vendors seeking contract opportunities; and to certify Small and/or Minority Business Vendors.

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$12,279,758 $11,448,422 $11,448,422

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$12,279,758 $11,448,422 $11,448,422

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$12,279,758 $11,448,422 $11,448,422

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,279,758 $11,448,422 $11,448,422

Surplus Property

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to reduce cost through maximization of the useful life of state-owned equipment

and redistribution of property to state and local governments, qualifying non-profits, and to the public through

auction.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $1,198,594 $620,717 $620,717 $577,877 $577,877 $1,198,594

$0 $0 $1,198,594 $620,717 $620,717 $577,877 $577,877 $1,198,594

$0 $0 $1,198,594 $620,717 $620,717 $577,877 $577,877 $1,198,594

34.100-Surplus Property

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to reduce cost through maximization of the useful life of state-owned equipment

and redistribution of property to state and local governments, qualifying non-profits, and to the public through

auction.

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,198,594

$1,198,594

$1,198,594

Reserved Fund Balances

$620,717

$620,717

$620,717

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$620,717

$620,717

$620,717

Sales and Services

$577,877

$577,877

$577,877

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$577,877

$577,877

$577,877

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,198,594

$1,198,594

$1,198,594

Administrative Hearings, Office of State Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide an independent forum for the impartial and timely resolution of disputes between the public and state agencies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Administrative Hearing Payments per OCGA50-13-44
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,765,079 $2,765,079
$609,489 $609,489 $609,489 $3,374,568

$2,765,079 $2,765,079
$609,489 $609,489 $609,489 $3,374,568

$2,765,079 $2,765,079
$609,489 $609,489 $609,489 $3,374,568

35.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($17,480)

($17,480)

35.2 Reduce funds for equipment.

State General Funds

($2,257)

($2,257)

($17,480) ($2,257)

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35.3 Reduce funds by replacing state funds with other funds for operations.

State General Funds

($275,691)

($275,691)

($275,691)

35.4 Increase other funds for operations.

Administrative Hearing Payments per OCGA50-13-44

$691,316

$691,316

$691,316

35.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$52,499

$52,499

35.100-Administrative Hearings, Office of State Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide an independent forum for the impartial and timely resolution of

disputes between the public and state agencies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,469,651

$2,522,150

State General Funds

$2,469,651

$2,522,150

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$1,300,805

$1,300,805

State Funds Transfers

$1,300,805

$1,300,805

Administrative Hearing Payments per OCGA50-13-44

$1,300,805

$1,300,805

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,770,456

$3,822,955

$2,522,150 $2,522,150 $1,300,805 $1,300,805 $1,300,805 $3,822,955

Certificate of Need Appeal Panel

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to review decisions made by the Department of Community Health on Certificate of Need applications.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$46,177 $46,177 $46,177

$46,177 $46,177 $46,177

36.1 Reduce funds for operations.
State General Funds

($3,694)

($3,694)

36.100-Certificate of Need Appeal Panel

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to review decisions made by the Department of Community Health on

Certificate of Need applications.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$42,483

$42,483

State General Funds

$42,483

$42,483

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$42,483

$42,483

$46,177 $46,177 $46,177
($3,694)
$42,483 $42,483 $42,483

Payments to Georgia Aviation Authority Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide oversight and efficient operation of state aircraft and aviation operations to ensure the safety of state air travelers and aviation property.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,728,588 $5,728,588 $5,728,588

$5,728,588 $5,728,588 $5,728,588

$5,728,588 $5,728,588 $5,728,588

37.1 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$49,558

$49,558

37.2 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($244,275)

($244,275)

$49,558 ($244,275)

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37.3 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($223,144)

($223,144)

($223,144)

37.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$27,819

$27,819

37.5 Reduce funds by replacing state funds with other funds for operations.

State General Funds

($1,200,000)

($700,000)

37.100-Payments to Georgia Aviation Authority

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide oversight and efficient operation of state aircraft and aviation

operations to ensure the safety of state air travelers and aviation property.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,310,727

$4,138,546

State General Funds

$5,310,727

$4,138,546

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,310,727

$4,138,546

$4,638,546 $4,638,546 $4,638,546

Payments to Georgia Technology Authority Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to set the direction for the state's use of technology and promote efficient, secure, and cost-effective delivery of information technology services.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

38.1 Remit payment to the State Treasury (Total Funds: $49,097,515). (G:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

State Treasurer, Office of the

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to set cash management policies for state agencies; assist agencies with bank services and accounts; monitor agency deposits and disbursement patterns; to invest funds for state and local entities; to track warrants, fund agency allotments, and pay state debt service; and to manage state revenue collections; and to manage the Path2College 529 Plan.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Interest and Investment Income Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $3,250,617 $3,170,617 $3,170,617 $80,000 $80,000 $3,250,617

$0 $0 $3,250,617 $3,170,617 $3,170,617 $80,000 $80,000 $3,250,617

$0 $0 $3,250,617 $3,170,617 $3,170,617 $80,000 $80,000 $3,250,617

39.1 Reduce funds for personnel.
Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($32,488) ($32,488)

($32,488) ($32,488)

($32,488) ($32,488)

39.100-State Treasurer, Office of the

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to set cash management policies for state agencies; assist agencies with bank

services and accounts; monitor agency deposits and disbursement patterns; to invest funds for state and local

entities; to track warrants, fund agency allotments, and pay state debt service; and to manage state revenue

collections; and to manage the Path2College 529 Plan.

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Interest and Investment Income Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,218,129 $3,138,129 $3,138,129
$80,000 $80,000 $3,218,129

$3,218,129 $3,138,129 $3,138,129
$80,000 $80,000 $3,218,129

$3,218,129 $3,138,129 $3,138,129
$80,000 $80,000 $3,218,129

Section 13: Agriculture, Department of

Section Total - Continuation

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$29,991,014 $29,991,014 $6,622,918
$6,622,918 $9,711,527
$425,000 $9,286,527
$787,183 $787,183 $47,112,642

$29,991,014 $29,991,014 $6,622,918
$6,622,918 $9,711,527
$425,000 $9,286,527
$787,183 $787,183 $47,112,642

$29,991,014 $29,991,014 $6,622,918 $6,622,918 $9,711,527
$425,000 $9,286,527
$787,183 $787,183 $47,112,642

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$28,803,362 $29,324,663

$28,803,362 $29,324,663

$6,622,918

$6,622,918

$6,622,918

$6,622,918

$9,711,527

$9,711,527

$425,000

$425,000

$9,286,527

$9,286,527

$787,183

$787,183

$787,183

$787,183

$45,924,990 $46,446,291

$29,324,663 $29,324,663 $6,622,918 $6,622,918 $9,711,527
$425,000 $9,286,527
$787,183 $787,183 $46,446,291

Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide payment to the Board of Regents for diagnostic laboratory testing, for veterinary consultation and assistance, for disease surveillance, and for outreach to veterinarians, animal industries, and pet owners within the State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,116,847 $3,116,847 $3,116,847

$3,116,847 $3,116,847 $3,116,847

$3,116,847 $3,116,847 $3,116,847

40.1 Reduce funds for operations.
State General Funds

($187,011)

($187,011)

($187,011)

40.100-Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide payment to the Board of Regents for diagnostic laboratory testing,

for veterinary consultation and assistance, for disease surveillance, and for outreach to veterinarians, animal

industries, and pet owners within the State of Georgia.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

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$2,929,836 $2,929,836 $2,929,836

$2,929,836 $2,929,836 $2,929,836

$2,929,836 $2,929,836 $2,929,836

Consumer Protection

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for public health and safety by monitoring, inspecting and regulating the cultivation, processing, and production of livestock, meat, poultry, and other food products; by inspecting establishments that sell food for offsite consumption, food warehouses, wholesale and mobile meat and seafood vendors, dairy farms, and food banks; by certifying organic products, shellfish, and bottled water; by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating the companion animal, bird, and equine industries (including reports of abuse by private owners); by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating the plant and apiary industries including performing phytosanitary inspections; by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating the pesticide and wood treatment industries; and by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating animal feed, pet food, and grains. The purpose of this appropriation is also to ensure accurate commercial transactions by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating weights and measures and fuel sales.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$16,429,128 $16,429,128 $6,587,918
$6,587,918 $8,931,240
$425,000 $425,000 $8,506,240 $8,506,240 $230,000 $230,000 $230,000 $32,178,286

$16,429,128 $16,429,128 $6,587,918
$6,587,918 $8,931,240
$425,000 $425,000 $8,506,240 $8,506,240 $230,000 $230,000 $230,000 $32,178,286

$16,429,128 $16,429,128 $6,587,918 $6,587,918 $8,931,240
$425,000 $425,000 $8,506,240 $8,506,240 $230,000 $230,000 $230,000 $32,178,286

41.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$15,253

$15,253

$15,253

41.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($11,499)

($11,499)

($11,499)

41.3 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($819,181)

($819,181)

($819,181)

41.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$374,370

$374,370

41.100-Consumer Protection

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for public health and safety by monitoring, inspecting and regulating

the cultivation, processing, and production of livestock, meat, poultry, and other food products; by inspecting

establishments that sell food for offsite consumption, food warehouses, wholesale and mobile meat and seafood

vendors, dairy farms, and food banks; by certifying organic products, shellfish, and bottled water; by monitoring,

inspecting, and regulating the companion animal, bird, and equine industries (including reports of abuse by private

owners); by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating the plant and apiary industries including performing

phytosanitary inspections; by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating the pesticide and wood treatment industries;

and by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating animal feed, pet food, and grains. The purpose of this appropriation

is also to ensure accurate commercial transactions by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating weights and measures

and fuel sales.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$15,613,701 $15,613,701 $6,587,918 $6,587,918 $8,931,240
$425,000 $425,000 $8,506,240 $8,506,240 $230,000 $230,000 $230,000 $31,362,859

$15,988,071 $15,988,071 $6,587,918 $6,587,918 $8,931,240
$425,000 $425,000 $8,506,240 $8,506,240 $230,000 $230,000 $230,000 $31,737,229

$15,988,071 $15,988,071 $6,587,918 $6,587,918 $8,931,240
$425,000 $425,000 $8,506,240 $8,506,240 $230,000 $230,000 $230,000 $31,737,229

Departmental Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,084,388 $2,084,388
$200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $2,284,388

$2,084,388 $2,084,388
$200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $2,284,388

$2,084,388 $2,084,388
$200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $2,284,388

42.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$1,606

$1,606

$1,606

42.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($4,025)

($4,025)

($4,025)

42.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$66,149

$66,149

42.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,081,969

$2,148,118

State General Funds

$2,081,969

$2,148,118

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$200,000

$200,000

Sales and Services

$200,000

$200,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$200,000

$200,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,281,969

$2,348,118

$2,148,118 $2,148,118
$200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $2,348,118

Marketing and Promotion

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to manage the state's farmers markets, to promote Georgia's agricultural products domestically and internationally, to administer relevant certification marks, to provide poultry and livestock commodity data, to administer surety bonds, to provide information to the public, and to publish the Market Bulletin.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized

$5,295,768 $5,295,768
$35,000 $35,000

$5,295,768 $5,295,768
$35,000 $35,000

$5,295,768 $5,295,768
$35,000 $35,000

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$580,287 $580,287 $580,287 $557,183 $557,183 $6,468,238

$580,287 $580,287 $580,287 $557,183 $557,183 $6,468,238

$580,287 $580,287 $580,287 $557,183 $557,183 $6,468,238

43.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$3,287

$3,287

$3,287

43.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($2,189)

($2,189)

($2,189)

43.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$80,782

$80,782

43.100-Marketing and Promotion

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to manage the state's farmers markets, to promote Georgia's agricultural

products domestically and internationally, to administer relevant certification marks, to provide poultry and

livestock commodity data, to administer surety bonds, to provide information to the public, and to publish the

Market Bulletin.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,296,866

$5,377,648

State General Funds

$5,296,866

$5,377,648

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$35,000

$35,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$35,000

$35,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$580,287

$580,287

Sales and Services

$580,287

$580,287

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$580,287

$580,287

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$557,183

$557,183

State Funds Transfers

$557,183

$557,183

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,469,336

$6,550,118

$5,377,648 $5,377,648
$35,000 $35,000 $580,287 $580,287 $580,287 $557,183 $557,183 $6,550,118

Poultry Veterinary Diagnostic Labs

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to pay for operation of the Poultry Diagnostic Veterinary Labs, which conduct disease diagnoses and monitoring.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,064,883 $3,064,883 $3,064,883

$3,064,883 $3,064,883 $3,064,883

$3,064,883 $3,064,883 $3,064,883

44.1 Reduce funds for operations.
State General Funds

($183,893)

($183,893)

($183,893)

44.100-Poultry Veterinary Diagnostic Labs Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to pay for operation of the Poultry Diagnostic Veterinary Labs, which conduct

disease diagnoses and monitoring.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,880,990

$2,880,990

$2,880,990

State General Funds

$2,880,990

$2,880,990

$2,880,990

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,880,990

$2,880,990

$2,880,990

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Section 14: Banking and Finance, Department of

Section Total - Continuation

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,249,726 $11,249,726 $11,249,726

$11,249,726 $11,249,726 $11,249,726

$11,249,726 $11,249,726 $11,249,726

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$10,940,491 $11,091,754 $10,940,491 $11,091,754 $10,940,491 $11,091,754

$11,091,754 $11,091,754 $11,091,754

Consumer Protection and Assistance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide legal advice and legislative drafting support for the Commissioner and staff.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$208,905 $208,905 $208,905

$208,905 $208,905 $208,905

$208,905 $208,905 $208,905

46.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($99)

($99)

46.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services

(GETS).

State General Funds

$395

$395

46.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit

Plan.

State General Funds

$3,708

($99) $395 $3,708

46.100-Consumer Protection and Assistance Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide legal advice and legislative drafting support for the Commissioner

and staff.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$209,201

$212,909

$212,909

State General Funds

$209,201

$212,909

$212,909

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$209,201

$212,909

$212,909

Departmental Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all department programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,011,412 $2,011,412 $2,011,412

$2,011,412 $2,011,412 $2,011,412

47.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($958)

($958)

47.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$3,804

$3,804

$2,011,412 $2,011,412 $2,011,412
($958)
$3,804

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47.3 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($52,586)

($52,586)

($52,586)

47.4 Reduce funds for one training manager position.

State General Funds

($100,000)

($100,000)

($100,000)

47.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$30,264

$30,264

47.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all department programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,861,672

$1,891,936

State General Funds

$1,861,672

$1,891,936

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,861,672

$1,891,936

$1,891,936 $1,891,936 $1,891,936

Financial Institution Supervision

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to examine and regulate depository financial institutions, state-chartered banks, trust companies, credit unions, bank holding companies, and international banking organizations; to track performance of financial service providers operating in Georgia, to monitor industry trends, respond to negative trends, and establish operating guidelines; and to collaborate with law enforcement, federal regulators, and other regulatory agencies on examination findings.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,138,357 $7,138,357 $7,138,357

$7,138,357 $7,138,357 $7,138,357

$7,138,357 $7,138,357 $7,138,357

48.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($3,399)

($3,399)

($3,399)

48.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$13,500

$13,500

$13,500

48.3 Reduce funds for personnel. (H and S:Reduce funds for temporary help and three positions)

State General Funds

($91,000)

($128,741)

($128,741)

48.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$124,377

$124,377

48.100-Financial Institution Supervision

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to examine and regulate depository financial institutions, state-chartered

banks, trust companies, credit unions, bank holding companies, and international banking organizations; to track

performance of financial service providers operating in Georgia, to monitor industry trends, respond to negative

trends, and establish operating guidelines; and to collaborate with law enforcement, federal regulators, and other

regulatory agencies on examination findings.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,057,458

$7,144,094

$7,144,094

State General Funds

$7,057,458

$7,144,094

$7,144,094

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,057,458

$7,144,094

$7,144,094

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Non-Depository Financial Institution Supervision

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect consumers from unfair, deceptive, or fraudulent residential mortgage lending practices and money service businesses, enforce applicable laws and regulations, and provide efficient and flexible application, registrations, and notification procedures for non-depository financial institutions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,891,052 $1,891,052 $1,891,052

$1,891,052 $1,891,052 $1,891,052

$1,891,052 $1,891,052 $1,891,052

49.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($900)

($900)

($900)

49.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$3,576

$3,576

$3,576

49.3 Reduce funds for four filled positions effective December 31, 2010.

State General Funds

($81,568)

($81,568)

($81,568)

49.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$30,655

$30,655

49.100-Non-Depository Financial Institution Supervision

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect consumers from unfair, deceptive, or fraudulent residential mortgage

lending practices and money service businesses, enforce applicable laws and regulations, and provide efficient and

flexible application, registrations, and notification procedures for non-depository financial institutions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,812,160

$1,842,815

$1,842,815

State General Funds

$1,812,160

$1,842,815

$1,842,815

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,812,160

$1,842,815

$1,842,815

Section 15: Behavioral Health and Developmental

Disabilities, Department of

Section Total - Continuation

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Community Mental Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.958 Federal Funds Not Itemized Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Intergovernmental Transfers Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Royalties and Rents Sales and Services

$764,680,628 $754,425,490
$10,255,138 $104,271,566
$13,383,988 $16,995,862 $22,458,262 $51,433,454 $83,727,896
$5,839 $577,343 $257,036 $668,024 $82,219,654

$764,680,628 $754,425,490
$10,255,138 $104,271,566
$13,383,988 $16,995,862 $22,458,262 $51,433,454 $83,727,896
$5,839 $577,343 $257,036 $668,024 $82,219,654

$764,680,628 $754,425,490 $10,255,138 $104,271,566 $13,383,988
$16,995,862 $22,458,262 $51,433,454 $83,727,896
$5,839 $577,343 $257,036 $668,024 $82,219,654

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TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Federal Funds Transfers Federal Funds Indirect
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$67,340,812 $8,849,263 $48,098 $58,443,451
$1,020,020,902

$67,340,812 $8,849,263 $48,098 $58,443,451
$1,020,020,902

$67,340,812 $8,849,263 $48,098 $58,443,451
$1,020,020,902

Section Total - Final

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$789,180,571 $799,795,642

State General Funds

$778,925,433 $789,540,504

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$10,255,138 $10,255,138

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$162,715,017 $162,715,017

Community Mental Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.958

$13,383,988 $13,383,988

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$16,995,862 $16,995,862

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$22,458,262 $22,458,262

Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959 $51,433,454 $51,433,454

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$37,901,729 $37,901,729

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$20,541,722 $20,541,722

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$83,727,896 $83,727,896

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$5,839

$5,839

Intergovernmental Transfers

$577,343

$577,343

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$257,036

$257,036

Royalties and Rents

$668,024

$668,024

Sales and Services

$82,219,654 $82,219,654

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$8,897,361

$8,897,361

State Funds Transfers

$8,849,263

$8,849,263

Federal Funds Transfers

$48,098

$48,098

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,044,520,845 $1,055,135,916

$799,795,642 $789,540,504 $10,255,138 $162,715,017 $13,383,988 $16,995,862 $22,458,262 $51,433,454 $37,901,729 $20,541,722 $83,727,896
$5,839 $577,343 $257,036 $668,024 $82,219,654 $8,897,361 $8,849,263
$48,098 $1,055,135,916

Adult Addictive Diseases Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a continuum of programs, services and supports for adults who abuse alcohol and other drugs or who have a chemical dependency. The purpose of this appropriation is also to provide assistance for compulsive gamblers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Indirect FFID Temporary Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$43,399,766 $43,399,766 $30,236,757
$200,000 $30,036,757
$435,795 $200,000 $200,000 $234,903 $234,903
$892 $892 $20,130,488 $20,130,488 $20,130,488 $94,202,806

$43,399,766 $43,399,766 $30,236,757
$200,000 $30,036,757
$435,795 $200,000 $200,000 $234,903 $234,903
$892 $892 $20,130,488 $20,130,488 $20,130,488 $94,202,806

$43,399,766 $43,399,766 $30,236,757
$200,000 $30,036,757
$435,795 $200,000 $200,000 $234,903 $234,903
$892 $892 $20,130,488 $20,130,488 $20,130,488 $94,202,806

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50.1 Reclassify other funds as federal funds in accordance with State Accounting Office Financial Management Policies and Procedures.

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 FFID Temporary Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$20,130,488 ($20,130,488)
$0

$20,130,488 ($20,130,488)
$0

$20,130,488 ($20,130,488)
$0

50.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$12,492

$87,829

50.100-Adult Addictive Diseases Services

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a continuum of programs, services and supports for adults who

abuse alcohol and other drugs or who have a chemical dependency. The purpose of this appropriation is also to

provide assistance for compulsive gamblers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$43,399,766 $43,412,258 $43,487,595

State General Funds

$43,399,766 $43,412,258 $43,487,595

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$50,367,245 $50,367,245 $50,367,245

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959 $30,036,757 $30,036,757 $30,036,757

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$20,130,488 $20,130,488 $20,130,488

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$20,130,488 $20,130,488 $20,130,488

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$435,795

$435,795

$435,795

Intergovernmental Transfers

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$234,903

$234,903

$234,903

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$234,903

$234,903

$234,903

Sales and Services

$892

$892

$892

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$892

$892

$892

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$94,202,806 $94,215,298 $94,290,635

Adult Developmental Disabilities Services Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote independence of adults with significant development disabilities through institutional care, community support and respite, job readiness, training, and a crisis and access line.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Indirect FFID Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 FFID Temporary Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$186,574,002 $176,318,864
$10,255,138 $11,087,995 $11,087,995 $44,184,453 $44,184,453 $44,184,453 $31,047,693 $31,047,693 $30,636,459
$411,234 $272,894,143

$186,574,002 $176,318,864
$10,255,138 $11,087,995 $11,087,995 $44,184,453 $44,184,453 $44,184,453 $31,047,693 $31,047,693 $30,636,459
$411,234 $272,894,143

$186,574,002 $176,318,864 $10,255,138 $11,087,995
$11,087,995 $44,184,453 $44,184,453 $44,184,453 $31,047,693 $31,047,693 $30,636,459
$411,234 $272,894,143

51.1 Increase funds for 400 family supports, five crisis respite homes, and six mobile crisis teams to serve developmental disabilities consumers in community settings to meet the requirements of the State's settlement agreement with the United States Department of

Justice.

State General Funds

$2,778,820

$2,778,820

$2,778,820

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51.2 Increase funds to reflect the loss of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) rate.

State General Funds

$8,075,835

$8,075,835

$8,075,835

51.3 Reclassify other funds as federal funds in accordance with State Accounting Office Financial Management Policies and Procedures.

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 FFID Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 FFID Temporary Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$30,636,459 $411,234
($30,636,459) ($411,234) $0

$30,636,459 $411,234
($30,636,459) ($411,234) $0

$30,636,459 $411,234
($30,636,459) ($411,234) $0

51.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$1,492,338

$2,617,082

51.100-Adult Developmental Disabilities Services

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote independence of adults with significant development disabilities

through institutional care, community support and respite, job readiness, training, and a crisis and access line.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$197,428,657 $198,920,995 $200,045,739

State General Funds

$187,173,519 $188,665,857 $189,790,601

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$10,255,138 $10,255,138 $10,255,138

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$42,135,688 $42,135,688 $42,135,688

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$11,087,995 $11,087,995 $11,087,995

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$30,636,459 $30,636,459 $30,636,459

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$411,234

$411,234

$411,234

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$411,234

$411,234

$411,234

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$44,184,453 $44,184,453 $44,184,453

Sales and Services

$44,184,453 $44,184,453 $44,184,453

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$44,184,453 $44,184,453 $44,184,453

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$283,748,798 $285,241,136 $286,365,880

Adult Forensic Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide psychological evaluations of defendants, mental health screening and evaluations, inpatient mental health treatment, competency remediation, forensic evaluation services, and supportive housing for forensic consumers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$52,707,405 $52,707,405
$26,500 $26,500 $26,500 $52,733,905

$52,707,405 $52,707,405
$26,500 $26,500 $26,500 $52,733,905

$52,707,405 $52,707,405
$26,500 $26,500 $26,500 $52,733,905

52.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit

Plan.

State General Funds

$902,097

$1,461,260

52.100-Adult Forensic Services

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide psychological evaluations of defendants, mental health screening

and evaluations, inpatient mental health treatment, competency remediation, forensic evaluation services, and

supportive housing for forensic consumers.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$52,707,405 $52,707,405
$26,500 $26,500 $26,500 $52,733,905

$53,609,502 $53,609,502
$26,500 $26,500 $26,500 $53,636,002

$54,168,665 $54,168,665
$26,500 $26,500 $26,500 $54,195,165

Adult Mental Health Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, treatment, crisis stabilization, and residential services to facilitate rehabilitation and recovery for adults with mental illnesses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Community Mental Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.958 Federal Funds Not Itemized Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$214,227,645 $214,227,645
$20,407,586 $6,715,219 $12,789,188
$903,179 $2,303,357 $2,303,357 $2,303,357 $236,938,588

$214,227,645 $214,227,645
$20,407,586 $6,715,219 $12,789,188
$903,179 $2,303,357 $2,303,357 $2,303,357 $236,938,588

$214,227,645 $214,227,645 $20,407,586
$6,715,219 $12,789,188
$903,179 $2,303,357 $2,303,357 $2,303,357 $236,938,588

53.1 Increase funds for mental health consumers in community settings to meet the requirements of the State's settlement agreement with the United States Department of Justice.

State General Funds

$10,602,047 $10,602,047 $10,602,047

53.2 Increase funds to reflect the loss of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) rate.

State General Funds

$1,564,772

$1,564,772

$1,564,772

53.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$1,012,914

$1,660,664

53.100-Adult Mental Health Services

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, treatment, crisis stabilization, and residential services to

facilitate rehabilitation and recovery for adults with mental illnesses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$226,394,464 $227,407,378 $228,055,128

State General Funds

$226,394,464 $227,407,378 $228,055,128

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$20,407,586 $20,407,586 $20,407,586

Community Mental Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.958

$6,715,219

$6,715,219

$6,715,219

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$12,789,188 $12,789,188 $12,789,188

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$903,179

$903,179

$903,179

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,303,357

$2,303,357

$2,303,357

Sales and Services

$2,303,357

$2,303,357

$2,303,357

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$2,303,357

$2,303,357

$2,303,357

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$249,105,407 $250,118,321 $250,766,071

Adult Nursing Home Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide skilled nursing home services to Georgians with mental retardation

or developmental disabilities.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,770,981 $2,770,981 $9,012,772 $9,012,772 $9,012,772 $11,783,753

$2,770,981 $2,770,981 $9,012,772 $9,012,772 $9,012,772 $11,783,753

$2,770,981 $2,770,981 $9,012,772 $9,012,772 $9,012,772 $11,783,753

54.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$201,141

$323,462

54.100-Adult Nursing Home Services

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide skilled nursing home services to Georgians with mental retardation

or developmental disabilities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,770,981

$2,972,122

$3,094,443

State General Funds

$2,770,981

$2,972,122

$3,094,443

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$9,012,772

$9,012,772

$9,012,772

Sales and Services

$9,012,772

$9,012,772

$9,012,772

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$9,012,772

$9,012,772

$9,012,772

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,783,753 $11,984,894 $12,107,215

Child and Adolescent Addictive Diseases Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide services to children and adolescents for the safe withdrawal from abused substances and promote a transition to productive living.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,097,715 $3,097,715 $10,976,086
$226,000 $10,750,086 $14,073,801

$3,097,715 $3,097,715 $10,976,086
$226,000 $10,750,086 $14,073,801

$3,097,715 $3,097,715 $10,976,086
$226,000 $10,750,086 $14,073,801

55.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit

Plan.

State General Funds

$40,443

55.100-Child and Adolescent Addictive Diseases Services

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide services to children and adolescents for the safe withdrawal from

abused substances and promote a transition to productive living.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,097,715

$3,097,715

$3,138,158

State General Funds

$3,097,715

$3,097,715

$3,138,158

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$10,976,086 $10,976,086 $10,976,086

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$226,000

$226,000

$226,000

Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959 $10,750,086 $10,750,086 $10,750,086

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,073,801 $14,073,801 $14,114,244

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Child and Adolescent Developmental Disabilities

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, residential, support, and education services to promote independence for children and adolescents with developmental disabilities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,462,945 $8,462,945 $2,898,692 $2,898,692
$65,839 $5,839 $5,839 $60,000 $60,000 $11,427,476

$8,462,945 $8,462,945 $2,898,692 $2,898,692
$65,839 $5,839 $5,839 $60,000 $60,000 $11,427,476

$8,462,945 $8,462,945 $2,898,692 $2,898,692
$65,839 $5,839 $5,839 $60,000 $60,000 $11,427,476

56.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$28,190

$59,253

56.100-Child and Adolescent Developmental Disabilities

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, residential, support, and education services to promote

independence for children and adolescents with developmental disabilities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$8,462,945

$8,491,135

$8,522,198

State General Funds

$8,462,945

$8,491,135

$8,522,198

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,898,692

$2,898,692

$2,898,692

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$2,898,692

$2,898,692

$2,898,692

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$65,839

$65,839

$65,839

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$5,839

$5,839

$5,839

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$5,839

$5,839

$5,839

Sales and Services

$60,000

$60,000

$60,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$60,000

$60,000

$60,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,427,476 $11,455,666 $11,486,729

Child and Adolescent Forensic Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, treatment and residential services to children and adolescents clients referred by Georgia's criminal justice or corrections system.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,099,895 $3,099,895 $3,099,895

$3,099,895 $3,099,895 $3,099,895

$3,099,895 $3,099,895 $3,099,895

57.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$30,013

$48,734

57.100-Child and Adolescent Forensic Services Appropriation (HB 77)
The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, treatment and residential services to children and adolescents clients referred by Georgia's criminal justice or corrections system.

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$3,099,895 $3,099,895 $3,099,895

$3,129,908 $3,129,908 $3,129,908

$3,148,629 $3,148,629 $3,148,629

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, treatment, crisis stabilization, and residential services to children and adolescents with mental illness.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Community Mental Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.958 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts Federal Funds Transfers FF Grant to Local Educational Agencies CFDA84.010
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$67,817,429 $67,817,429 $9,432,552 $6,668,769 $2,763,783
$85,000 $85,000 $85,000 $2,584,781 $2,536,683 $2,536,683 $48,098 $48,098 $79,919,762

$67,817,429 $67,817,429 $9,432,552 $6,668,769 $2,763,783
$85,000 $85,000 $85,000 $2,584,781 $2,536,683 $2,536,683 $48,098 $48,098 $79,919,762

$67,817,429 $67,817,429 $9,432,552 $6,668,769 $2,763,783
$85,000 $85,000 $85,000 $2,584,781 $2,536,683 $2,536,683 $48,098 $48,098 $79,919,762

58.1 Transfer funds from the Direct Care Support Services program related to the transition of child and adolescent programs to community settings to properly align expenditures to budget.

State General Funds

$3,576,293

$3,576,293

$3,576,293

58.2 Increase funds to reflect the loss of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) rate.

State General Funds

$726,402

$726,402

$726,402

58.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$97,057

$175,510

58.100-Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, treatment, crisis stabilization, and residential services to

children and adolescents with mental illness.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$72,120,124 $72,217,181 $72,295,634

State General Funds

$72,120,124 $72,217,181 $72,295,634

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$9,432,552

$9,432,552

$9,432,552

Community Mental Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.958

$6,668,769

$6,668,769

$6,668,769

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$2,763,783

$2,763,783

$2,763,783

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$85,000

$85,000

$85,000

Sales and Services

$85,000

$85,000

$85,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$85,000

$85,000

$85,000

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$2,584,781

$2,584,781

$2,584,781

State Funds Transfers

$2,536,683

$2,536,683

$2,536,683

Agency to Agency Contracts

$2,536,683

$2,536,683

$2,536,683

Federal Funds Transfers

$48,098

$48,098

$48,098

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FF Grant to Local Educational Agencies CFDA84.010 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$48,098 $84,222,457

$48,098 $84,319,514

$48,098 $84,397,967

Departmental Administration-Behavioral Health

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all mental health, developmental disabilities and addictive diseases programs of the department.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Indirect FFID Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$33,974,332 $33,974,332 $4,378,613 $4,378,613
$399,476 $377,343 $377,343
$22,133 $22,133 $7,265,270 $7,265,270 $7,265,270 $46,017,691

$33,974,332 $33,974,332 $4,378,613 $4,378,613
$399,476 $377,343 $377,343
$22,133 $22,133 $7,265,270 $7,265,270 $7,265,270 $46,017,691

$33,974,332 $33,974,332 $4,378,613 $4,378,613
$399,476 $377,343 $377,343
$22,133 $22,133 $7,265,270 $7,265,270 $7,265,270 $46,017,691

59.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($138,259)

($138,259)

($138,259)

59.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$339,179

$339,179

$339,179

59.3 Transfer funds from the Department of Human Services related to the Department of Human Resources reorganization for software licensing.

State General Funds

$555,196

$555,196

$555,196

59.4 Reclassify other funds as federal funds in accordance with State Accounting Office Financial Management Policies and Procedures.

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 FFID Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,265,270 ($7,265,270)
$0

$7,265,270 ($7,265,270)
$0

$7,265,270 ($7,265,270)
$0

59.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$4,578,927

$436,423

59.100-Departmental AdministrationBehavioral Health

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all mental health, developmental

disabilities and addictive diseases programs of the department.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$34,730,448 $39,309,375

State General Funds

$34,730,448 $39,309,375

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$11,643,883 $11,643,883

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$4,378,613

$4,378,613

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$7,265,270

$7,265,270

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$399,476

$399,476

Intergovernmental Transfers

$377,343

$377,343

$35,166,871 $35,166,871 $11,643,883 $4,378,613 $7,265,270
$399,476 $377,343

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Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements
Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$377,343 $22,133 $22,133
$46,773,807

$377,343 $22,133 $22,133
$51,352,734

$377,343 $22,133 $22,133
$47,210,230

Direct Care and Support Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to operate seven state-owned and operated hospitals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts Central State Hospital Food and Utility Sales
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$147,609,055 $147,609,055
$27,214,704 $668,024 $668,024
$26,546,680 $26,546,680 $6,312,580 $6,312,580
$412,580 $5,900,000 $181,136,339

$147,609,055 $147,609,055 $27,214,704
$668,024 $668,024 $26,546,680 $26,546,680 $6,312,580 $6,312,580 $412,580 $5,900,000 $181,136,339

$147,609,055 $147,609,055 $27,214,704
$668,024 $668,024 $26,546,680 $26,546,680 $6,312,580 $6,312,580 $412,580 $5,900,000 $181,136,339

60.1 Transfer funds to the Child and Adolescent Mental Health program related to the transition of child and adolescent programs to community settings to properly align expenditures to budget.

State General Funds

($3,576,293) ($3,576,293) ($3,576,293)

60.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$2,254,026

$3,671,583

60.100-Direct Care and Support Services

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to operate seven state-owned and operated hospitals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$144,032,762 $146,286,788

State General Funds

$144,032,762 $146,286,788

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$27,214,704 $27,214,704

Royalties and Rents

$668,024

$668,024

Royalties and Rents Not Itemized

$668,024

$668,024

Sales and Services

$26,546,680 $26,546,680

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$26,546,680 $26,546,680

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$6,312,580

$6,312,580

State Funds Transfers

$6,312,580

$6,312,580

Agency to Agency Contracts

$412,580

$412,580

Central State Hospital Food and Utility Sales

$5,900,000

$5,900,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$177,560,046 $179,814,072

$147,704,345 $147,704,345 $27,214,704
$668,024 $668,024 $26,546,680 $26,546,680 $6,312,580 $6,312,580 $412,580 $5,900,000 $181,231,629

Substance Abuse Prevention

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote the health and well-being of children, youth, families and communities through preventing the use and/or abuse of alcohol, tobacco and drugs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized

$121,792 $121,792 $12,425,661 $1,779,050

$121,792 $121,792 $12,425,661 $1,779,050

$121,792 $121,792 $12,425,661 $1,779,050

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Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,646,611 $12,547,453

$10,646,611 $12,547,453

$10,646,611 $12,547,453

61.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$26,952

61.100-Substance Abuse Prevention

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote the health and well-being of children, youth, families and

communities through preventing the use and/or abuse of alcohol, tobacco and drugs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$121,792

$121,792

State General Funds

$121,792

$121,792

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$12,425,661 $12,425,661

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,779,050

$1,779,050

Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959 $10,646,611 $10,646,611

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,547,453 $12,547,453

$148,744 $148,744 $12,425,661 $1,779,050 $10,646,611 $12,574,405

Developmental Disabilities, Governor's Council on

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote quality services and support for people with developmental disabilities and their families.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$50,607 $50,607 $2,427,624 $2,427,624 $2,478,231

$50,607 $50,607 $2,427,624 $2,427,624 $2,478,231

62.1 Reduce funds for contracts.
State General Funds

($4,049)

($4,049)

62.100-Developmental Disabilities, Governor's Council on

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote quality services and support for people with developmental

disabilities and their families.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$46,558

$46,558

State General Funds

$46,558

$46,558

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,427,624

$2,427,624

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,427,624

$2,427,624

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,474,182

$2,474,182

$50,607 $50,607 $2,427,624 $2,427,624 $2,478,231
($4,049)
$46,558 $46,558 $2,427,624 $2,427,624 $2,474,182

Sexual Offender Review Board

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is protecting Georgia's children by identifying convicted sexual offenders that present the greatest risk of sexually reoffending.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$767,059 $767,059 $767,059

$767,059 $767,059 $767,059

$767,059 $767,059 $767,059

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63.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit

Plan.

State General Funds

$5,876

$5,876

63.100-Sexual Offender Review Board

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is protecting Georgia's children by identifying convicted sexual offenders that

present the greatest risk of sexually reoffending.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$767,059

$772,935

State General Funds

$767,059

$772,935

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$767,059

$772,935

$772,935 $772,935 $772,935

Section 16: Community Affairs, Department of

Section Total - Continuation

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Intergovernmental Transfers Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$25,665,615 $25,665,615 $167,430,169 $167,430,169 $11,514,015
$339,070 $9,895,929 $1,279,016 $204,609,799

$25,665,615 $25,665,615 $167,430,169 $167,430,169 $11,514,015
$339,070 $9,895,929 $1,279,016 $204,609,799

$25,665,615 $25,665,615 $167,430,169 $167,430,169 $11,514,015
$339,070 $9,895,929 $1,279,016 $204,609,799

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Intergovernmental Transfers Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$47,528,339 $37,876,973

$27,722,286 $27,876,973

$19,806,053 $10,000,000

$167,430,169 $167,430,169

$167,430,169 $167,430,169

$11,514,015 $11,514,015

$339,070

$339,070

$9,895,929

$9,895,929

$1,279,016

$1,279,016

$226,472,523 $216,821,157

$31,876,972 $27,876,972 $4,000,000 $167,430,169 $167,430,169 $11,514,015
$339,070 $9,895,929 $1,279,016 $210,821,156

Building Construction

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain up-to-date minimum building construction standards for all new structures built in the state; to inspect factory built (modular) buildings to ensure Georgia's minimum construction codes are met; to review proposed enhancements to local government construction codes; and to provide professional training to building inspectors and builders on Georgia's construction codes.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$218,821 $218,821 $239,704 $239,704 $239,704 $458,525

$218,821 $218,821 $239,704 $239,704 $239,704 $458,525

$218,821 $218,821 $239,704 $239,704 $239,704 $458,525

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64.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit

Plan.

State General Funds

$3,868

$3,868

64.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services

(GETS).

State General Funds

($1,556)

64.100-Building Construction

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain up-to-date minimum building construction standards for all new

structures built in the state; to inspect factory built (modular) buildings to ensure Georgia's minimum construction

codes are met; to review proposed enhancements to local government construction codes; and to provide

professional training to building inspectors and builders on Georgia's construction codes.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$218,821

$222,689

$221,133

State General Funds

$218,821

$222,689

$221,133

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$239,704

$239,704

$239,704

Sales and Services

$239,704

$239,704

$239,704

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$239,704

$239,704

$239,704

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$458,525

$462,393

$460,837

Coordinated Planning

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that county and city governments meet the requirements of the Georgia Planning Act of 1989 by establishing standards and procedures for comprehensive plans and reviewing plans submitted by local governments; to provide training and assistance to local governments in completing comprehensive plans for quality growth by offering mapping and Geographical Information System (GIS) services, online planning tools, and resource teams, and funding the regional planning efforts of Regional Commissions; and to provide annexation reports from Georgia cities to the U.S. Census Bureau.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,471,871 $4,471,871
$69,038 $69,038 $192,015 $192,015 $192,015 $4,732,924

$4,471,871 $4,471,871
$69,038 $69,038 $192,015 $192,015 $192,015 $4,732,924

$4,471,871 $4,471,871
$69,038 $69,038 $192,015 $192,015 $192,015 $4,732,924

65.1 Reduce funds for the 12 Regional Commissions.

State General Funds

($171,786)

($171,786)

($171,786)

65.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$20,327

$20,327

65.3 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($15,000)

($15,000)

65.4 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($16,399)

65.100-Coordinated Planning

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that county and city governments meet the requirements of the

Georgia Planning Act of 1989 by establishing standards and procedures for comprehensive plans and reviewing

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plans submitted by local governments; to provide training and assistance to local governments in completing

comprehensive plans for quality growth by offering mapping and Geographical Information System (GIS) services,

online planning tools, and resource teams, and funding the regional planning efforts of Regional Commissions; and

to provide annexation reports from Georgia cities to the U.S. Census Bureau.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,300,085

$4,305,412

$4,289,013

State General Funds

$4,300,085

$4,305,412

$4,289,013

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$69,038

$69,038

$69,038

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$69,038

$69,038

$69,038

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$192,015

$192,015

$192,015

Sales and Services

$192,015

$192,015

$192,015

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$192,015

$192,015

$192,015

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,561,138

$4,566,465

$4,550,066

Departmental Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,259,529 $1,259,529 $1,773,802 $1,773,802 $2,109,845
$83,091 $83,091 $1,445,366 $1,445,366 $581,388 $581,388 $5,143,176

$1,259,529 $1,259,529 $1,773,802 $1,773,802 $2,109,845
$83,091 $83,091 $1,445,366 $1,445,366 $581,388 $581,388 $5,143,176

$1,259,529 $1,259,529 $1,773,802 $1,773,802 $2,109,845
$83,091 $83,091 $1,445,366 $1,445,366 $581,388 $581,388 $5,143,176

66.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($118,736)

($118,736)

($58,624)

66.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$23,173

$23,173

66.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,140,793

$1,163,966

State General Funds

$1,140,793

$1,163,966

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,773,802

$1,773,802

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,773,802

$1,773,802

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,109,845

$2,109,845

Reserved Fund Balances

$83,091

$83,091

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$83,091

$83,091

Intergovernmental Transfers

$1,445,366

$1,445,366

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$1,445,366

$1,445,366

Sales and Services

$581,388

$581,388

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$581,388

$581,388

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,024,440

$5,047,613

$1,224,078 $1,224,078 $1,773,802 $1,773,802 $2,109,845
$83,091 $83,091 $1,445,366 $1,445,366 $581,388 $581,388 $5,107,725

Federal Community and Economic

Continuation Budget

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Development Programs

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer federal grant and loan programs to promote volunteerism and community and economic development among local governments, development authorities, and private entities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,639,431 $1,639,431 $45,205,628 $45,205,628
$309,587 $243,318 $243,318
$66,269 $66,269 $47,154,646

$1,639,431 $1,639,431 $45,205,628 $45,205,628
$309,587 $243,318 $243,318
$66,269 $66,269 $47,154,646

$1,639,431 $1,639,431 $45,205,628 $45,205,628
$309,587 $243,318 $243,318
$66,269 $66,269 $47,154,646

68.1 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($38,281)

($78,281)

($78,281)

68.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$15,876

$15,876

68.3 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($6,869)

68.100-Federal Community and Economic Development Programs

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer federal grant and loan programs to promote volunteerism and

community and economic development among local governments, development authorities, and private entities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,601,150

$1,577,026

$1,570,157

State General Funds

$1,601,150

$1,577,026

$1,570,157

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$45,205,628 $45,205,628 $45,205,628

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$45,205,628 $45,205,628 $45,205,628

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$309,587

$309,587

$309,587

Intergovernmental Transfers

$243,318

$243,318

$243,318

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$243,318

$243,318

$243,318

Sales and Services

$66,269

$66,269

$66,269

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$66,269

$66,269

$66,269

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$47,116,365 $47,092,241 $47,085,372

Homeownership Programs

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to expand the supply of affordable housing through rehabilitation and construction financing, and to promote homeownership for low and moderate income individuals by providing sustainable housing grants to local governments, administering mortgage and down payment assistance programs for low and moderate income homebuyers, and offering homeownership counseling and home buyer education programs through a partnership with private providers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers

$0 $0 $794,163 $794,163 $3,837,828 $3,837,828

$0 $0 $794,163 $794,163 $3,837,828 $3,837,828

$0 $0 $794,163 $794,163 $3,837,828 $3,837,828

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Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,837,828 $4,631,991

$3,837,828 $4,631,991

$3,837,828 $4,631,991

69.100-Homeownership Programs

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to expand the supply of affordable housing through rehabilitation and

construction financing, and to promote homeownership for low and moderate income individuals by providing

sustainable housing grants to local governments, administering mortgage and down payment assistance programs

for low and moderate income homebuyers, and offering homeownership counseling and home buyer education

programs through a partnership with private providers.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$794,163

$794,163

$794,163

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$794,163

$794,163

$794,163

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,837,828

$3,837,828

$3,837,828

Intergovernmental Transfers

$3,837,828

$3,837,828

$3,837,828

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$3,837,828

$3,837,828

$3,837,828

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,631,991

$4,631,991

$4,631,991

Regional Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote access to Department services and assistance through a statewide network of regional representatives, to provide technical assistance and grants to local communities to achieve goals relating to housing and community and economic development projects and services that are in-line with the community's comprehensive plan, and to develop leadership infrastructure across local governments.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,080,551 $1,080,551
$105,625 $105,625 $175,000 $175,000 $175,000 $1,361,176

$1,080,551 $1,080,551
$105,625 $105,625 $175,000 $175,000 $175,000 $1,361,176

$1,080,551 $1,080,551
$105,625 $105,625 $175,000 $175,000 $175,000 $1,361,176

71.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$18,255

$18,255

71.2 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($16,738)

($16,738)

71.3 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($20,136)

71.100-Regional Services

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote access to Department services and assistance through a statewide

network of regional representatives, to provide technical assistance and grants to local communities to achieve

goals relating to housing and community and economic development projects and services that are in-line with the

community's comprehensive plan, and to develop leadership infrastructure across local governments.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,080,551

$1,082,068

$1,061,932

State General Funds

$1,080,551

$1,082,068

$1,061,932

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$105,625

$105,625

$105,625

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$105,625

$105,625

$105,625

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$175,000

$175,000

$175,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$175,000

$175,000

$175,000

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Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$175,000 $1,361,176

$175,000 $1,362,693

$175,000 $1,342,557

Rental Housing Programs

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide affordable rental housing to very low, low, and moderate-income households by allocating federal and state housing tax credits on a competitive basis, by administering low-interest loans for affordable rental housing, by researching affordable housing issues, and by providing tenant-based assistance to low income individuals and families allowing them to rent safe, decent, and sanitary dwelling units in the private rental market.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,621,738 $2,621,738 $118,208,730 $118,208,730 $3,067,096 $3,067,096 $3,067,096 $123,897,564

$2,621,738 $2,621,738 $118,208,730 $118,208,730 $3,067,096 $3,067,096 $3,067,096 $123,897,564

$2,621,738 $2,621,738 $118,208,730 $118,208,730 $3,067,096 $3,067,096 $3,067,096 $123,897,564

72.1 Eliminate funds for the down payment assistance loans and use existing funds to meet federal match requirement.

State General Funds

($2,621,738) ($2,621,738) ($2,621,738)

72.100-Rental Housing Programs

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide affordable rental housing to very low, low, and moderate-income

households by allocating federal and state housing tax credits on a competitive basis, by administering low-interest

loans for affordable rental housing, by researching affordable housing issues, and by providing tenant-based

assistance to low income individuals and families allowing them to rent safe, decent, and sanitary dwelling units in

the private rental market.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$118,208,730 $118,208,730 $118,208,730

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$118,208,730 $118,208,730 $118,208,730

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,067,096

$3,067,096

$3,067,096

Intergovernmental Transfers

$3,067,096

$3,067,096

$3,067,096

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$3,067,096

$3,067,096

$3,067,096

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$121,275,826 $121,275,826 $121,275,826

Research and Surveys

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to conduct surveys and collect financial and management data from local governments and authorities in accordance with Georgia law.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$374,162 $374,162 $374,162

$374,162 $374,162 $374,162

$374,162 $374,162 $374,162

73.1 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($16,691)

($16,691)

($16,691)

73.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit

Plan.

State General Funds

$6,425

$6,425

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73.3 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).
State General Funds

73.100-Research and Surveys

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to conduct surveys and collect financial and management data from local

governments and authorities in accordance with Georgia law.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$357,471

$363,896

State General Funds

$357,471

$363,896

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$357,471

$363,896

($2,226)
$361,670 $361,670 $361,670

Special Housing Initiatives

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the State Housing Trust Fund; to provide grants for providers of shelter and services to the homeless; to administer loans and grants for affordable housing; to offer local communities collaboration and technical assistance in the development and implementation of an affordable housing plan; and to provide for other special housing initiatives.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,107,892 $3,107,892 $1,254,596 $1,254,596 $1,107,466
$255,979 $255,979 $851,487 $851,487 $5,469,954

$3,107,892 $3,107,892 $1,254,596 $1,254,596 $1,107,466
$255,979 $255,979 $851,487 $851,487 $5,469,954

$3,107,892 $3,107,892 $1,254,596 $1,254,596 $1,107,466
$255,979 $255,979 $851,487 $851,487 $5,469,954

74.1 Eliminate one-time funds for the Columbus House of Mercy provided in HB948 (2010 Session).

State General Funds

($75,000)

($75,000)

($75,000)

74.100-Special Housing Initiatives

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the State Housing Trust Fund; to provide grants for providers of shelter

and services to the homeless; to administer loans and grants for affordable housing; to offer local communities

collaboration and technical assistance in the development and implementation of an affordable housing plan; and to

provide for other special housing initiatives.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,032,892

$3,032,892

$3,032,892

State General Funds

$3,032,892

$3,032,892

$3,032,892

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,254,596

$1,254,596

$1,254,596

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,254,596

$1,254,596

$1,254,596

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,107,466

$1,107,466

$1,107,466

Reserved Fund Balances

$255,979

$255,979

$255,979

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$255,979

$255,979

$255,979

Intergovernmental Transfers

$851,487

$851,487

$851,487

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$851,487

$851,487

$851,487

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,394,954

$5,394,954

$5,394,954

State Community Development Programs Continuation Budget
The purpose of this appropriation is to assist Georgia cities, small towns, and neighborhoods in the development of their core commercial areas and to champion new development opportunities for rural Georgia.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$854,677 $854,677
$5,000 $5,000 $320,793 $121,153 $121,153 $199,640 $199,640 $1,180,470

$854,677 $854,677
$5,000 $5,000 $320,793 $121,153 $121,153 $199,640 $199,640 $1,180,470

$854,677 $854,677
$5,000 $5,000 $320,793 $121,153 $121,153 $199,640 $199,640 $1,180,470

75.1 Reduce funds for personnel. (H:Reduce funds for operations)(S:Reduce funds for operations and redistribute additional reduction among other programs)

State General Funds

($91,738)

($20,000)

($20,000)

75.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$13,026

$13,026

75.3 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($10,337)

75.100-State Community Development Programs

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist Georgia cities, small towns, and neighborhoods in the development of

their core commercial areas and to champion new development opportunities for rural Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$762,939

$847,703

$837,366

State General Funds

$762,939

$847,703

$837,366

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$5,000

$5,000

$5,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$5,000

$5,000

$5,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$320,793

$320,793

$320,793

Intergovernmental Transfers

$121,153

$121,153

$121,153

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$121,153

$121,153

$121,153

Sales and Services

$199,640

$199,640

$199,640

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$199,640

$199,640

$199,640

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,088,732

$1,173,496

$1,163,159

State Economic Development Program

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants and loans to local governments and businesses and to leverage private investment in order to attract and promote economic development and job creation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,560,084 $6,560,084
$13,587 $13,587 $154,681 $154,681 $154,681 $6,728,352

$6,560,084 $6,560,084
$13,587 $13,587 $154,681 $154,681 $154,681 $6,728,352

76.1 Reduce funds for Regional Economic Business Assistance (REBA) grants.

State General Funds

($256,692)

($256,692)

$6,560,084 $6,560,084
$13,587 $13,587 $154,681 $154,681 $154,681 $6,728,352
($256,692)

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76.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit

Plan.

State General Funds

$1,006

$1,006

76.3 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services

(GETS).

State General Funds

($2,590)

76.100-State Economic Development Program Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants and loans to local governments and businesses and to

leverage private investment in order to attract and promote economic development and job creation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,303,392

$6,304,398

State General Funds

$6,303,392

$6,304,398

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$13,587

$13,587

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$13,587

$13,587

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$154,681

$154,681

Intergovernmental Transfers

$154,681

$154,681

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$154,681

$154,681

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,471,660

$6,472,666

$6,301,808 $6,301,808
$13,587 $13,587 $154,681 $154,681 $154,681 $6,470,076

Payments to Authority

Georgia

Environmental

Finance

Continuation

Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for water, wastewater, solid waste, energy, and land conservation projects.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$286,358 $286,358 $286,358

$286,358 $286,358 $286,358

77.100-Payments to Georgia Environmental Finance Authority

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for water, wastewater, solid waste, energy, and land

conservation projects.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$286,358

$286,358

State General Funds

$286,358

$286,358

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$286,358

$286,358

$286,358 $286,358 $286,358
$286,358 $286,358 $286,358

Payments to Georgia Regional Transportation Authority

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve Georgia's mobility, air quality, and land use practices by operating the Xpress bus service, conducting transportation improvement studies, producing an annual Air Quality Report, and reviewing Developments of Regional Impact.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,190,501 $3,190,501 $3,190,501

$3,190,501 $3,190,501 $3,190,501

$3,190,501 $3,190,501 $3,190,501

78.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($15,396)

($15,396)

78.2 Reduce funds for personnel in Administration.

State General Funds

($63,101)

($63,101)

($15,396) ($63,101)

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78.3 Reduce funds by replacing state funds with federal funds for personnel in Transportation

Project Planning.

State General Funds

($255,949)

($255,949)

($255,949)

78.4 Increase funds for Xpress operations in Transit Implementation due to loss of federal

Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) and local funds.

State General Funds

$5,781,779

$5,781,779

$5,781,779

78.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit

Plan.

State General Funds

$52,731

$52,731

78.100-Payments to Georgia Regional Transportation Authority

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve Georgia's mobility, air quality, and land use practices by operating

the Xpress bus service, conducting transportation improvement studies, producing an annual Air Quality Report,

and reviewing Developments of Regional Impact.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$8,637,834

$8,690,565

$8,690,565

State General Funds

$8,637,834

$8,690,565

$8,690,565

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,637,834

$8,690,565

$8,690,565

Payments to OneGeorgia Authority

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for the OneGeorgia Authority.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

79.1 Increase funds for rural economic development. (S:Fund $5,000,000 in FY2012)

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$19,806,053 $10,000,000

79.100-Payments to OneGeorgia Authority Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for the OneGeorgia Authority.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$19,806,053 $10,000,000

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$19,806,053 $10,000,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$19,806,053 $10,000,000

$0 $0
$4,000,000
$4,000,000 $4,000,000 $4,000,000

Section 17: Community Health, Department of

Section Total - Continuation

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund Nursing Home Provider Fees Hospital Provider Fee
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Immunization CFDA93.712 ARRA-Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 ARRA-Promote Health Info Tech CFDA93.719 ARRA-Special Education - Preschool Grants

$2,073,369,665 $1,598,718,072
$112,361,397 $1,960,848
$131,321,939 $229,007,409 $6,597,625,021
$2,494,714 $748,909,573
$913,649 $10,050,396

$2,073,369,665 $1,598,718,072
$112,361,397 $1,960,848
$131,321,939 $229,007,409 $6,597,625,021
$2,494,714 $748,909,573
$913,649 $10,050,396

$2,073,369,665 $1,598,718,072
$112,361,397 $1,960,848
$131,321,939 $229,007,409 $6,597,625,021
$2,494,714 $748,909,573
$913,649 $10,050,396

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Federal Funds Not Itemized Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Reserved Fund Balances Intergovernmental Transfers Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Sales and Services Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Federal Funds Transfers Federal Funds Indirect TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$433,475,529 $433,475,529 $433,475,529

$21,823,532 $21,823,532 $21,823,532

$5,138,246,929 $5,138,246,929 $5,138,246,929

$2,911,798

$2,911,798

$2,911,798

$232,742,225 $232,742,225 $232,742,225

$6,056,676

$6,056,676

$6,056,676

$288,675,871 $288,675,871 $288,675,871

$524,276

$524,276

$524,276

$60,360,097 $60,360,097 $60,360,097

$214,057,828 $214,057,828 $214,057,828

$242,519

$242,519

$242,519

$3,015,936

$3,015,936

$3,015,936

$10,475,215 $10,475,215 $10,475,215

$3,139,220,382 $3,139,220,382 $3,139,220,382

$3,129,995,924 $3,129,995,924 $3,129,995,924

$70,689

$70,689

$70,689

$9,153,769

$9,153,769

$9,153,769

$12,098,890,939 $12,098,890,939 $12,098,890,939

Section Total - Final

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,209,021,931 $2,229,019,560 $2,222,696,244

State General Funds

$1,759,275,661 $1,769,421,468 $1,757,098,152

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$100,697,429 $110,549,251 $116,549,251

Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund

$1,960,848

$1,960,848

$1,960,848

Nursing Home Provider Fees

$131,321,939 $131,321,939 $131,321,939

Hospital Provider Fee

$215,766,054 $215,766,054 $215,766,054

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$6,503,594,469 $6,499,466,408 $6,499,466,408

ARRA-Immunization CFDA93.712

$2,494,714

$2,494,714

$2,494,714

ARRA-Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$609,072,571 $608,624,254 $608,624,254

ARRA-Promote Health Info Tech CFDA93.719

$913,649

$913,649

$913,649

ARRA-Special Education - Preschool Grants

$10,050,396 $10,050,396 $10,050,396

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$433,475,529 $433,475,529 $433,475,529

Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994

$21,823,532 $21,823,532 $21,823,532

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$5,162,849,985 $5,159,170,241 $5,159,170,241

Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991

$2,911,798

$2,911,798

$2,911,798

State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767

$246,071,935 $246,071,935 $246,071,935

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$13,930,360 $13,930,360 $13,930,360

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$326,078,402 $326,878,402 $326,078,402

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$524,276

$524,276

$524,276

Reserved Fund Balances

$96,762,628 $96,762,628 $96,762,628

Intergovernmental Transfers

$214,057,828 $214,057,828 $214,057,828

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$1,242,519

$2,042,519

$1,242,519

Sales and Services

$3,015,936

$3,015,936

$3,015,936

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties

$10,475,215 $10,475,215 $10,475,215

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$3,188,826,142 $3,212,984,353 $3,212,984,353

State Funds Transfers

$3,188,755,453 $3,212,913,664 $3,212,913,664

Federal Funds Transfers

$70,689

$70,689

$70,689

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,227,520,944 $12,268,348,723 $12,261,225,407

Adolescent and Adult Health Promotion Continuation Budget
The purpose of this appropriation is to provide education and services to promote the health and well being of Georgians. Activities include preventing teenage pregnancies, tobacco use prevention, cancer screening and prevention, and family planning services.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994 Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Indirect FFID Temporary Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,591,492 $4,526,315 $5,065,177 $25,479,286 $19,193,412
$187,504 $41,694
$6,056,676 $6,056,676
$400,139 $400,139 $400,139 $9,153,769 $9,153,769 $9,153,769 $44,624,686

$9,591,492 $4,526,315 $5,065,177 $25,479,286 $19,193,412
$187,504 $41,694
$6,056,676 $6,056,676
$400,139 $400,139 $400,139 $9,153,769 $9,153,769 $9,153,769 $44,624,686

$9,591,492 $4,526,315 $5,065,177 $25,479,286 $19,193,412
$187,504 $41,694
$6,056,676 $6,056,676
$400,139 $400,139 $400,139 $9,153,769 $9,153,769 $9,153,769 $44,624,686

80.1 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($174,670)

($174,670)

($174,670)

80.2 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($365,427)

($365,427)

($365,427)

80.3 Reduce funds for programmatic grant-in-aid to County Boards of Health.

State General Funds

($23,553)

($23,553)

($23,553)

80.4 Replace funds.

State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($87,262) $87,262
$0

($87,262) $87,262
$0

($87,262) $87,262
$0

80.5 Reduce funds based on prior year expenditures.

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

($1,280,085) ($1,280,085) ($1,280,085)

80.6 Reclassify other funds as federal funds in accordance with State Accounting Office Financial Management Policies and Procedures.

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 FFID Temporary Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,153,769 ($9,153,769)
$0

$9,153,769 ($9,153,769)
$0

$9,153,769 ($9,153,769)
$0

80.7 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$21,545

$21,545

80.100-Adolescent and Adult Health Promotion Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide education and services to promote the health and well being of

Georgians. Activities include preventing teenage pregnancies, tobacco use prevention, cancer screening and

prevention, and family planning services.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$9,027,842

$9,049,387

State General Funds

$3,875,403

$3,896,948

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$5,152,439

$5,152,439

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$33,352,970 $33,352,970

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$19,193,412 $19,193,412

Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994

$187,504

$187,504

Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991

$41,694

$41,694

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$13,930,360 $13,930,360

$9,049,387 $3,896,948 $5,152,439 $33,352,970 $19,193,412
$187,504 $41,694
$13,930,360

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Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,930,360 $400,139 $400,139 $400,139
$42,780,951

$13,930,360 $400,139 $400,139 $400,139
$42,802,496

$13,930,360 $400,139 $400,139 $400,139
$42,802,496

Adult Essential Health Treatment Services Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide treatment and services to low income Georgians with cancer, Georgians at risk of stroke or heart attacks, and refugees.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,809,846 $1,334,846 $6,475,000 $1,742,564
$967,454 $775,110 $9,552,410

$7,809,846 $1,334,846 $6,475,000 $1,742,564
$967,454 $775,110 $9,552,410

$7,809,846 $1,334,846 $6,475,000 $1,742,564
$967,454 $775,110 $9,552,410

81.1 Reduce funds for contracts by moving high cost Hemophilia clients into the federal PreExisting Condition Insurance Plan (PECIP).

State General Funds

($47,864)

($47,864)

($47,864)

81.2 Replace funds.

State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($138,249) $138,249
$0

($138,249) $138,249
$0

($138,249) $138,249
$0

81.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$14,347

$14,347

81.100-Adult Essential Health Treatment Services

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide treatment and services to low income Georgians with cancer,

Georgians at risk of stroke or heart attacks, and refugees.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,761,982

$7,776,329

State General Funds

$1,148,733

$1,163,080

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$6,613,249

$6,613,249

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,742,564

$1,742,564

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$967,454

$967,454

Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991

$775,110

$775,110

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,504,546

$9,518,893

$7,776,329 $1,163,080 $6,613,249 $1,742,564
$967,454 $775,110 $9,518,893

Departmental Administration and Program Support

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all departmental programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$85,955,008 $85,823,213
$131,795 $253,657,941
$5,654,210 $224,711,005

$85,955,008 $85,823,213
$131,795 $253,657,941
$5,654,210 $224,711,005

$85,955,008 $85,823,213
$131,795 $253,657,941
$5,654,210 $224,711,005

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Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements
Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties
Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
State Funds Transfers Health Insurance Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$87,135 $23,205,591 $1,854,039
$242,519 $242,519 $1,611,520 $1,611,520 $21,102,191 $21,102,191 $21,102,191 $362,569,179

$87,135 $23,205,591 $1,854,039
$242,519 $242,519 $1,611,520 $1,611,520 $21,102,191 $21,102,191 $21,102,191 $362,569,179

$87,135 $23,205,591 $1,854,039
$242,519 $242,519 $1,611,520 $1,611,520 $21,102,191 $21,102,191 $21,102,191 $362,569,179

82.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$42,034

$42,034

$42,034

82.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$901,615

$901,615

$901,615

82.3 Transfer funds related to the Department of Human Resources reorganization from the Department of Human Services Departmental Administration program for Public Health telecommunications ($2,295,090) and software licensing ($237,186).

State General Funds

$2,532,276

$2,532,276

$2,532,276

82.4 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($147,144) ($58,858) ($206,002)

($147,144) ($58,858) ($206,002)

($147,144) ($58,858) ($206,002)

82.5 Reduce funds to reflect savings from space consolidation.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($31,032) ($31,032) ($62,064)

($31,032) ($31,032) ($62,064)

($31,032) ($31,032) ($62,064)

82.6 Transfer funds from the Medicaid: Low-Income Medicaid program to fully fund the Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS) conversion costs.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$15,127,330 $11,533,106 $26,660,436

$15,127,330 $11,533,106 $26,660,436

$15,127,330 $11,533,106 $26,660,436

82.7 Reduce funds for computer contracts to reflect savings from the transition to a new MMIS vendor.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($5,380,887) ($18,080,887) ($23,461,774)

($5,380,887) ($18,080,887) ($23,461,774)

($5,380,887) ($18,080,887) ($23,461,774)

82.8 Replace funds for a nursing home eligibility online processing system.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($200,000) $200,000
$0

($200,000) $200,000
$0

($200,000) $200,000
$0

82.9 Replace funds with fraud control global settlements. (S:Reflect the additional reduction in the Medicaid: Low Income Medicaid program)

State General Funds Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($1,000,000) $1,000,000
$0

($1,800,000) $1,800,000
$0

($1,000,000) $1,000,000
$0

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82.10 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit

Plan.

State General Funds

$673,957

$673,957

82.100-Departmental Administration and Program Support

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all departmental programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$97,799,200 $97,673,157

State General Funds

$97,667,405 $97,541,362

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$131,795

$131,795

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$247,220,270 $247,220,270

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$5,654,210

$5,654,210

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$218,273,334 $218,273,334

Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991

$87,135

$87,135

State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767

$23,205,591 $23,205,591

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,854,039

$3,654,039

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$1,242,519

$2,042,519

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$1,242,519

$2,042,519

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties

$1,611,520

$1,611,520

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized

$1,611,520

$1,611,520

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$21,102,191 $21,102,191

State Funds Transfers

$21,102,191 $21,102,191

Health Insurance Payments

$21,102,191 $21,102,191

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$368,975,700 $369,649,657

$98,473,157 $98,341,362
$131,795 $247,220,270
$5,654,210 $218,273,334
$87,135 $23,205,591 $2,854,039 $1,242,519 $1,242,519 $1,611,520 $1,611,520 $21,102,191 $21,102,191 $21,102,191 $369,649,657

Emergency Preparedness / Trauma System Improvement

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to prepare for natural disasters, bioterrorism, and other emergencies as well as improving the capacity of the state's trauma system.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,082,935 $3,082,935 $34,520,391 $33,680,957
$839,434 $37,603,326

$3,082,935 $3,082,935 $34,520,391 $33,680,957
$839,434 $37,603,326

$3,082,935 $3,082,935 $34,520,391 $33,680,957
$839,434 $37,603,326

83.1 Eliminate funds for trauma registry contracts effective January 1, 2011 and require trauma centers to report to the registry in order to be eligible for Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission grants.

State General Funds

($377,000)

($377,000)

($377,000)

83.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$30,224

$30,224

83.100-Emergency Preparedness / Trauma System Improvement

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to prepare for natural disasters, bioterrorism, and other emergencies as well as

improving the capacity of the state's trauma system.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,705,935 $2,705,935 $34,520,391 $33,680,957
$839,434 $37,226,326

$2,736,159 $2,736,159 $34,520,391 $33,680,957
$839,434 $37,256,550

$2,736,159 $2,736,159 $34,520,391 $33,680,957
$839,434 $37,256,550

Epidemiology

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to monitor, investigate, and respond to disease, injury, and other events of public health concern.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Promote Health Info Tech CFDA93.719 Federal Funds Not Itemized Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,859,926 $3,744,289
$115,637 $5,141,516
$200,000 $4,744,766
$196,750 $25,156 $25,156 $25,156 $17,600 $17,600 $17,600
$9,044,198

$3,859,926 $3,744,289
$115,637 $5,141,516
$200,000 $4,744,766
$196,750 $25,156 $25,156 $25,156 $17,600 $17,600 $17,600
$9,044,198

$3,859,926 $3,744,289
$115,637 $5,141,516
$200,000 $4,744,766
$196,750 $25,156 $25,156 $25,156 $17,600 $17,600 $17,600
$9,044,198

84.1 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($104,760)

($104,760)

($104,760)

84.2 Reduce funds for programmatic grant-in-aid to County Boards of Health.

State General Funds

($84,121)

($84,121)

($84,121)

84.3 Reduce funds for the Georgia Poison Control Center.

State General Funds

($51,705)

($51,705)

($51,705)

84.4 Reduce funds by discontinuing laboratory testing available through the private sector.

State General Funds

($13,946)

($13,946)

($13,946)

84.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$25,268

$25,268

84.100 -Epidemiology

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to monitor, investigate, and respond to disease, injury, and other events of

public health concern.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,605,394

$3,630,662

State General Funds

$3,489,757

$3,515,025

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$115,637

$115,637

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$5,141,516

$5,141,516

ARRA-Promote Health Info Tech CFDA93.719

$200,000

$200,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$4,744,766

$4,744,766

Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991

$196,750

$196,750

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$25,156

$25,156

Sales and Services

$25,156

$25,156

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$25,156

$25,156

$3,630,662 $3,515,025
$115,637 $5,141,516
$200,000 $4,744,766
$196,750 $25,156 $25,156 $25,156

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TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$17,600 $17,600 $17,600 $8,789,666

$17,600 $17,600 $17,600 $8,814,934

$17,600 $17,600 $17,600 $8,814,934

Health Care Access and Improvement

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants and other support services for programs that seek to improve health access and outcomes in rural and underserved areas of Georgia through the State Office of Rural Health, the various commissions of the Office of Health Improvement, and the Office of Health Information Technology and Transparency.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,244,337 $6,244,337
$588,838 $172,588 $416,250 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $6,933,175

$6,244,337 $6,244,337
$588,838 $172,588 $416,250 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $6,933,175

$6,244,337 $6,244,337
$588,838 $172,588 $416,250 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $6,933,175

85.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$401

$401

$401

85.2 Reduce funds for Area Health Education Centers (AHECs).

State General Funds

($70,950)

($70,950)

($70,950)

85.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$54,444

$54,444

85.4 Reduce funds for the St. Joseph Mercy Care contract.

State General Funds

($6,760)

($6,760)

85.100-Health Care Access and Improvement Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants and other support services for programs that seek to improve

health access and outcomes in rural and underserved areas of Georgia through the State Office of Rural Health, the

various commissions of the Office of Health Improvement, and the Office of Health Information Technology and

Transparency.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,173,788

$6,221,472

$6,221,472

State General Funds

$6,173,788

$6,221,472

$6,221,472

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$588,838

$588,838

$588,838

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$172,588

$172,588

$172,588

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$416,250

$416,250

$416,250

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Sales and Services

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,862,626

$6,910,310

$6,910,310

Healthcare Facility Regulation

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to inspect and license long term care and health care facilities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$6,978,289 $6,978,289

$6,978,289 $6,978,289

$6,978,289 $6,978,289

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,461,900 $5,521,905 $2,939,995
$72,549 $72,549 $72,549 $15,512,738

$8,461,900 $5,521,905 $2,939,995
$72,549 $72,549 $72,549 $15,512,738

$8,461,900 $5,521,905 $2,939,995
$72,549 $72,549 $72,549 $15,512,738

86.1 Reduce funds for six new state licensure inspectors provided in HB948 (2010 Session).

State General Funds

($478,181)

($478,181)

($478,181)

86.2 Eliminate funds for Adult Day Care licensure.

State General Funds

($90,921)

($90,921)

($90,921)

86.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$73

$73

86.4 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($51,213)

($51,213)

86.5 Reduce funds based on projected expenditures.

State General Funds

($378,000)

86.100-Healthcare Facility Regulation

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to inspect and license long term care and health care facilities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,409,187

$6,358,047

State General Funds

$6,409,187

$6,358,047

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$8,461,900

$8,461,900

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$5,521,905

$5,521,905

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$2,939,995

$2,939,995

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$72,549

$72,549

Sales and Services

$72,549

$72,549

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$72,549

$72,549

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,943,636 $14,892,496

$5,980,047 $5,980,047 $8,461,900 $5,521,905 $2,939,995
$72,549 $72,549 $72,549 $14,514,496

Immunization

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide immunization, consultation, training, assessment, vaccines and technical assistance.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Immunization CFDA93.712 Federal Funds Not Itemized Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,673,093 $2,673,093 $10,131,854 $2,494,714 $7,049,716
$587,424 $12,804,947

$2,673,093 $2,673,093 $10,131,854 $2,494,714 $7,049,716
$587,424 $12,804,947

$2,673,093 $2,673,093 $10,131,854 $2,494,714 $7,049,716
$587,424 $12,804,947

87.1 Reduce funds and use American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds to meet projected expenditures.

State General Funds

($1,867,720) ($1,867,720) ($1,867,720)

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87.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit

Plan.

State General Funds

$5,351

$5,351

87.100 -Immunization

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide immunization, consultation, training, assessment, vaccines and

technical assistance.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$805,373

$810,724

$810,724

State General Funds

$805,373

$810,724

$810,724

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$10,131,854 $10,131,854 $10,131,854

ARRA-Immunization CFDA93.712

$2,494,714

$2,494,714

$2,494,714

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$7,049,716

$7,049,716

$7,049,716

Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991

$587,424

$587,424

$587,424

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,937,227 $10,942,578 $10,942,578

Indigent Care Trust Fund

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support rural and other healthcare providers, primarily hospitals, that serve medically indigent Georgians.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Promote Health Info Tech CFDA93.719 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Hospital Authorities Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $257,789,618 $713,649 $257,075,969 $150,450,219 $139,386,524 $139,386,524 $2,200,000 $2,200,000 $8,863,695 $8,863,695 $408,239,837

$0 $0 $257,789,618 $713,649 $257,075,969 $150,450,219 $139,386,524 $139,386,524 $2,200,000 $2,200,000 $8,863,695 $8,863,695 $408,239,837

$0 $0 $257,789,618 $713,649 $257,075,969 $150,450,219 $139,386,524 $139,386,524 $2,200,000 $2,200,000 $8,863,695 $8,863,695 $408,239,837

88.1 Increase funds to provide the state match for private hospitals deemed eligible by federal standards for the Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) program. (H:Provide state

matching funds for private hospitals those deemed and eligible by federal standards for

the Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) program)(S:Provide state matching funds for private hospitals to participate in the DSH program)

State General Funds

$7,796,255 $21,726,201 $21,726,201

88.100-Indigent Care Trust Fund

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support rural and other healthcare providers, primarily hospitals, that serve

medically indigent Georgians.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,796,255 $21,726,201 $21,726,201

State General Funds

$7,796,255 $21,726,201 $21,726,201

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$257,789,618 $257,789,618 $257,789,618

ARRA-Promote Health Info Tech CFDA93.719

$713,649

$713,649

$713,649

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$257,075,969 $257,075,969 $257,075,969

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$150,450,219 $150,450,219 $150,450,219

Intergovernmental Transfers

$139,386,524 $139,386,524 $139,386,524

Hospital Authorities

$139,386,524 $139,386,524 $139,386,524

Sales and Services

$2,200,000

$2,200,000

$2,200,000

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Sales and Services Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties
Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,200,000 $8,863,695 $8,863,695 $416,036,092

$2,200,000 $8,863,695 $8,863,695 $429,966,038

$2,200,000 $8,863,695 $8,863,695 $429,966,038

Infant and Services

Child

Essential

Health

Treatment

Continuation

Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to avoid unnecessary health problems in later life by providing comprehensive health services to infants and children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Special Education - Preschool Grants Federal Funds Not Itemized Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994 Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$26,058,688 $26,058,688 $36,633,604 $10,050,396 $17,903,475
$8,518,482 $161,251 $75,000 $75,000 $75,000
$62,767,292

$26,058,688 $26,058,688 $36,633,604 $10,050,396 $17,903,475 $8,518,482
$161,251 $75,000 $75,000 $75,000
$62,767,292

$26,058,688 $26,058,688 $36,633,604 $10,050,396 $17,903,475 $8,518,482
$161,251 $75,000 $75,000 $75,000
$62,767,292

89.1 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($205,162)

($205,162)

($205,162)

89.2 Reduce funds for programmatic grant-in-aid to County Boards of Health.

State General Funds

($167,798)

($167,798)

($167,798)

89.3 Reduce funds due to the phase out of the Babies Born Healthy program.

State General Funds

($339,605)

($339,605)

($339,605)

89.4 Amend Regional Tertiary Care Center contracts to include the provision of a minimum level of prenatal care services. (G:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

89.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$32,853

$32,853

89.6 Reduce funds for contracts by moving high cost Hemophilia clients into the federal PreExisting Condition Insurance Plan (PECIP). (H and S:Restore $250,000 to the Governor's recommended reduction)

State General Funds

($232,041)

($232,041)

89.100-Infant and Child Essential Health Treatment Services

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to avoid unnecessary health problems in later life by providing comprehensive

health services to infants and children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$25,346,123 $25,146,935 $25,146,935

State General Funds

$25,346,123 $25,146,935 $25,146,935

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$36,633,604 $36,633,604 $36,633,604

ARRA-Special Education - Preschool Grants

$10,050,396 $10,050,396 $10,050,396

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$17,903,475 $17,903,475 $17,903,475

Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994

$8,518,482

$8,518,482

$8,518,482

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Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$161,251 $75,000 $75,000 $75,000
$62,054,727

$161,251 $75,000 $75,000 $75,000
$61,855,539

$161,251 $75,000 $75,000 $75,000
$61,855,539

Infant and Child Health Promotion

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide education and services to promote health and nutrition for infants and children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers FF National School Lunch Program CFDA10.555
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,370,121 $11,370,121 $288,569,257 $276,017,302 $12,432,847
$119,108 $49,137 $49,137 $49,137 $70,689 $70,689 $70,689
$300,059,204

$11,370,121 $11,370,121 $288,569,257 $276,017,302 $12,432,847
$119,108 $49,137 $49,137 $49,137 $70,689 $70,689 $70,689
$300,059,204

$11,370,121 $11,370,121 $288,569,257 $276,017,302 $12,432,847
$119,108 $49,137 $49,137 $49,137 $70,689 $70,689 $70,689
$300,059,204

90.1 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($854,036)

($854,036)

($854,036)

90.2 Reduce funds for contracts by moving high cost Hemophilia clients into the federal PreExisting Condition Insurance Plan (PECIP). (H and S:Reflect in the Infant and Child Essential Health Treatment Services program)

State General Funds

($482,041)

$0

$0

90.3 Reduce funds for contracts. (H and S:Eliminate funds for the Rally contract)

State General Funds

($20,000)

($20,000)

($20,000)

90.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$39,926

$39,926

90.100-Infant and Child Health Promotion Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide education and services to promote health and nutrition for infants

and children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$10,014,044 $10,536,011 $10,536,011

State General Funds

$10,014,044 $10,536,011 $10,536,011

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$288,569,257 $288,569,257 $288,569,257

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$276,017,302 $276,017,302 $276,017,302

Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994

$12,432,847 $12,432,847 $12,432,847

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$119,108

$119,108

$119,108

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$49,137

$49,137

$49,137

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$49,137

$49,137

$49,137

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$49,137

$49,137

$49,137

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$70,689

$70,689

$70,689

Federal Funds Transfers

$70,689

$70,689

$70,689

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FF National School Lunch Program CFDA10.555 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$70,689

$70,689

$70,689

$298,703,127 $299,225,094 $299,225,094

Infectious Disease Control

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure quality prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases, tuberculosis, and other infectious diseases.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$30,083,175 $30,083,175 $59,218,809 $58,734,320
$484,489 $89,301,984

$30,083,175 $30,083,175 $59,218,809 $58,734,320
$484,489 $89,301,984

$30,083,175 $30,083,175 $59,218,809 $58,734,320
$484,489 $89,301,984

91.1 Reduce funds by discontinuing laboratory testing available through the private sector.

State General Funds

($268,689)

($268,689)

($268,689)

91.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$134,919

$134,919

91.3 Reduce funds to reflect projected expenditures.

State General Funds

($300,000)

91.100-Infectious Disease Control

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure quality prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted

diseases, tuberculosis, and other infectious diseases.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$29,814,486 $29,949,405 $29,649,405

State General Funds

$29,814,486 $29,949,405 $29,649,405

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$59,218,809 $59,218,809 $59,218,809

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$58,734,320 $58,734,320 $58,734,320

Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994

$484,489

$484,489

$484,489

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$89,033,295 $89,168,214 $88,868,214

Inspections and Environmental Hazard Control

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to detect and prevent environmental hazards as well as providing inspection and enforcement of health regulations for food service establishments, sewage management facilities, swimming pools.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994 Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,699,910 $3,699,910
$970,740 $547,530 $200,210 $223,000 $618,231 $618,231 $618,231 $5,288,881

$3,699,910 $3,699,910
$970,740 $547,530 $200,210 $223,000 $618,231 $618,231 $618,231 $5,288,881

$3,699,910 $3,699,910
$970,740 $547,530 $200,210 $223,000 $618,231 $618,231 $618,231 $5,288,881

92.1 Reduce funds for personnel.
State General Funds

($73,160)

($73,160)

($73,160)

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92.2 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($112,519)

($112,519)

($112,519)

92.3 Reduce funds by discontinuing laboratory testing available through the private sector.

State General Funds

($35,478)

($35,478)

($35,478)

92.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$41,380

$41,380

92.100-Inspections and Environmental Hazard Control

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to detect and prevent environmental hazards as well as providing inspection

and enforcement of health regulations for food service establishments, sewage management facilities, swimming

pools.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,478,753

$3,520,133

$3,520,133

State General Funds

$3,478,753

$3,520,133

$3,520,133

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$970,740

$970,740

$970,740

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$547,530

$547,530

$547,530

Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994

$200,210

$200,210

$200,210

Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991

$223,000

$223,000

$223,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$618,231

$618,231

$618,231

Sales and Services

$618,231

$618,231

$618,231

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$618,231

$618,231

$618,231

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,067,724

$5,109,104

$5,109,104

Medicaid: Aged, Blind, and Disabled

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide health care access primarily to elderly and disabled individuals. There is also hereby appropriated to the Department of Community Health a specific sum of money equal to all the provider fees paid to the Indigent Care Trust Fund created pursuant to Article 6A of chapter 8 of Title 31. The sum of money is appropriated for payments to nursing homes pursuant to Article 6A.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Nursing Home Provider Fees Hospital Provider Fee
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Federal Funds Not Itemized Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Hospital Authorities
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Optional Medicaid Services Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$916,469,015 $759,659,035 $131,321,939
$25,488,041 $3,047,059,738
$414,644,129 $2,787,214
$2,629,628,395 $62,342,988 $62,342,988 $62,342,988
$267,288,632 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $4,293,160,373

$916,469,015 $759,659,035 $131,321,939
$25,488,041 $3,047,059,738
$414,644,129 $2,787,214
$2,629,628,395 $62,342,988 $62,342,988 $62,342,988
$267,288,632 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $4,293,160,373

$916,469,015 $759,659,035 $131,321,939 $25,488,041 $3,047,059,738 $414,644,129
$2,787,214 $2,629,628,395
$62,342,988 $62,342,988 $62,342,988 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $4,293,160,373

93.1 Replace funds due to the reduced American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP).

State General Funds ARRA-Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$69,395,388 ($69,395,388)
$0

$69,395,388 ($69,395,388)
$0

$69,395,388 ($69,395,388)
$0

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93.2 Reduce funds due to savings from drug company settlements.

State General Funds

($8,500,000) ($8,500,000) ($8,500,000)

93.3 Increase funds to reflect revised federal policies in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act that reduce fee-for-service Medicaid rebates.

State General Funds ARRA-Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,940,202 $1,764,215 $14,480,932 $22,185,349

$5,940,202 $1,764,215 $14,480,932 $22,185,349

$5,940,202 $1,764,215 $14,480,932 $22,185,349

93.4 Reduce funds for underperforming contracts.

State General Funds ARRA-Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($5,440,661) ($1,615,853) ($13,263,158) ($20,319,672)

($6,950,150) ($2,064,170) ($16,942,902) ($25,957,222)

($6,950,150) ($2,064,170) ($16,942,902) ($25,957,222)

93.5 Transfer funds from the Medicaid: Low-Income Medicaid program to align with projected expenditures.

State General Funds ARRA-Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$44,561,900 $13,234,697 $108,632,305 $166,428,902

$44,561,900 $13,234,697 $108,632,305 $166,428,902

$44,561,900 $13,234,697 $108,632,305 $166,428,902

93.6 Increase funds to reflect FY2010 reserves and use to fund expenses.

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Optional Medicaid Services Payments TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$39,431,783 $7,115,245 $46,547,028

$39,431,783 $7,115,245 $46,547,028

$39,431,783 $7,115,245 $46,547,028

93.7 Reduce funds to reflect the reduced ARRA FMAP funds associated with other agencies.

ARRA-Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

($10,149,740) ($10,149,740) ($10,149,740)

93.100-Medicaid: Aged, Blind, and Disabled Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide health care access primarily to elderly and disabled individuals.

There is also hereby appropriated to the Department of Community Health a specific sum of money equal to all the

provider fees paid to the Indigent Care Trust Fund created pursuant to Article 6A of chapter 8 of Title 31. The sum

of money is appropriated for payments to nursing homes pursuant to Article 6A.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,022,425,844 $1,020,916,355 $1,020,916,355

State General Funds

$865,615,864 $864,106,375 $864,106,375

Nursing Home Provider Fees

$131,321,939 $131,321,939 $131,321,939

Hospital Provider Fee

$25,488,041 $25,488,041 $25,488,041

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$3,090,747,748 $3,086,619,687 $3,086,619,687

ARRA-Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$348,482,060 $348,033,743 $348,033,743

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,787,214

$2,787,214

$2,787,214

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$2,739,478,474 $2,735,798,730 $2,735,798,730

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$101,774,771 $101,774,771 $101,774,771

Reserved Fund Balances

$39,431,783 $39,431,783 $39,431,783

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$39,431,783 $39,431,783 $39,431,783

Intergovernmental Transfers

$62,342,988 $62,342,988 $62,342,988

Hospital Authorities

$62,342,988 $62,342,988 $62,342,988

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$274,403,877 $274,403,877 $274,403,877

State Funds Transfers

$274,403,877 $274,403,877 $274,403,877

Optional Medicaid Services Payments

$274,403,877 $274,403,877 $274,403,877

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,489,352,240 $4,483,714,690 $4,483,714,690

Medicaid: Low-Income Medicaid

Continuation Budget

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The purpose of this appropriation is to provide healthcare access primarily to low-income individuals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Hospital Provider Fee
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Hospital Authorities
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Optional Medicaid Services Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$758,720,073 $456,254,166 $100,573,788 $201,892,119 $2,356,635,100 $334,265,444 $2,022,369,656
$12,328,316 $12,328,316 $12,328,316 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $3,141,100,336

$758,720,073 $456,254,166 $100,573,788 $201,892,119 $2,356,635,100 $334,265,444 $2,022,369,656 $12,328,316
$12,328,316 $12,328,316 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $3,141,100,336

$758,720,073 $456,254,166 $100,573,788 $201,892,119 $2,356,635,100 $334,265,444 $2,022,369,656 $12,328,316
$12,328,316 $12,328,316 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $3,141,100,336

94.1 Replace funds due to the reduced American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP).

State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds ARRA-Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$61,669,701
($61,669,701) $0

$51,817,879 $9,851,822
($61,669,701) $0

$45,817,879 $15,851,822 ($61,669,701)
$0

94.2 Increase funds for the June 2011 care management organization (CMO) payment to maximize federal financial participation and defer a CMO payment in FY2012.

State General Funds ARRA-Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$54,904,935 $16,306,534 $133,846,394 $205,057,863

$54,904,935 $16,306,534 $133,846,394 $205,057,863

$54,904,935 $16,306,534 $133,846,394 $205,057,863

94.3 Transfer funds to the Departmental Administration and Program Support program to fully fund the Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS) conversion costs.

State General Funds ARRA-Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($15,127,330) ($4,492,753)
($36,877,169) ($56,497,252)

($15,127,330) ($4,492,753)
($36,877,169) ($56,497,252)

($15,127,330) ($4,492,753)
($36,877,169) ($56,497,252)

94.4 Reduce funds to reflect revised federal policies in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act that increase managed care Medicaid rebates.

State General Funds ARRA-Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($9,894,661) ($2,938,673) ($24,121,050) ($36,954,384)

($9,894,661) ($2,938,673) ($24,121,050) ($36,954,384)

($9,894,661) ($2,938,673) ($24,121,050) ($36,954,384)

94.5 Reduce funds due to savings from drug company settlements.

State General Funds

($1,500,000) ($1,600,000) ($2,400,000)

94.6 Replace funds.

State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,889,479 ($11,889,479)
$0

$11,889,479 ($11,889,479)
$0

$11,889,479 ($11,889,479)
$0

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94.7 Transfer funds to the Medicaid: Aged, Blind, and Disabled Medicaid and the PeachCare programs to align with projected expenditures.

State General Funds ARRA-Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($48,969,859) ($14,543,842) ($119,377,958) ($182,891,659)

($48,969,859) ($14,543,842) ($119,377,958) ($182,891,659)

($48,969,859) ($14,543,842) ($119,377,958) ($182,891,659)

94.8 Reduce funds to reflect projected hospital provider payment collections.

Hospital Provider Fee ARRA-Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($13,241,355) ($3,932,627)
($32,279,569) ($49,453,551)

($13,241,355) ($3,932,627)
($32,279,569) ($49,453,551)

($13,241,355) ($3,932,627)
($32,279,569) ($49,453,551)

94.9 Increase funds to reflect FY2010 reserves and use to fund expenses.

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$40,037,932 $40,037,932 $40,037,932

94.10 Reduce funds to reflect the reduced ARRA FMAP funds associated with other agencies.

ARRA-Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

($2,403,871) ($2,403,871) ($2,403,871)

94.11 Reduce funds based on prior year expenditures.

State General Funds

($6,008,284)

94.100-Medicaid: Low-Income Medicaid

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide healthcare access primarily to low-income individuals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$786,561,504 $786,461,504

State General Funds

$509,226,431 $499,274,609

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$88,684,309 $98,536,131

Hospital Provider Fee

$188,650,764 $188,650,764

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,204,150,815 $2,204,150,815

ARRA-Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$260,590,511 $260,590,511

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$1,943,560,304 $1,943,560,304

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$52,366,248 $52,366,248

Reserved Fund Balances

$40,037,932 $40,037,932

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$40,037,932 $40,037,932

Intergovernmental Transfers

$12,328,316 $12,328,316

Hospital Authorities

$12,328,316 $12,328,316

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$13,416,847 $13,416,847

State Funds Transfers

$13,416,847 $13,416,847

Optional Medicaid Services Payments

$13,416,847 $13,416,847

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,056,495,414 $3,056,395,414

$779,653,220 $486,466,325 $104,536,131 $188,650,764 $2,204,150,815 $260,590,511 $1,943,560,304 $52,366,248 $40,037,932 $40,037,932 $12,328,316 $12,328,316 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $3,049,587,130

PeachCare

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide health insurance coverage for qualified low-income Georgia children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Hospital Provider Fee
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Optional Medicaid Services Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$66,279,941 $64,652,692
$1,627,249 $209,536,634 $209,536,634
$151,783 $151,783 $151,783 $275,968,358

$66,279,941 $64,652,692 $1,627,249 $209,536,634 $209,536,634
$151,783 $151,783 $151,783 $275,968,358

$66,279,941 $64,652,692 $1,627,249 $209,536,634 $209,536,634
$151,783 $151,783 $151,783 $275,968,358

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95.1 Increase funds for the June 2011 care management organization (CMO) payment to maximize federal financial participation and defer a CMO payment in FY2012.

State General Funds State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,576,280 $20,475,468 $27,051,748

$6,576,280 $20,475,468 $27,051,748

$6,576,280 $20,475,468 $27,051,748

95.2 Reduce funds to reflect revised federal policies in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act that increase managed care Medicaid rebates.

State General Funds State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($6,531,064) ($20,870,086) ($27,401,150)

($6,531,064) ($20,870,086) ($27,401,150)

($6,531,064) ($20,870,086) ($27,401,150)

95.3 Transfer funds from the Medicaid: Low-Income Medicaid program to align with projected expenditures.

State General Funds State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,407,959 $13,724,328 $18,132,287

$4,407,959 $13,724,328 $18,132,287

$4,407,959 $13,724,328 $18,132,287

95.4 Increase funds to reflect FY2010 reserves and use to fund expenses.

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$239,516

$239,516

$239,516

95.100 -PeachCare

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide health insurance coverage for qualified low-income Georgia

children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$70,733,116 $70,733,116

State General Funds

$69,105,867 $69,105,867

Hospital Provider Fee

$1,627,249

$1,627,249

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$222,866,344 $222,866,344

State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767

$222,866,344 $222,866,344

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$239,516

$239,516

Reserved Fund Balances

$239,516

$239,516

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$239,516

$239,516

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$151,783

$151,783

State Funds Transfers

$151,783

$151,783

Optional Medicaid Services Payments

$151,783

$151,783

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$293,990,759 $293,990,759

$70,733,116 $69,105,867 $1,627,249 $222,866,344 $222,866,344
$239,516 $239,516 $239,516 $151,783 $151,783 $151,783 $293,990,759

Public Health Formula Grants to Counties Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide general grant-in-aid to county boards of health delivering local public health services.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$61,686,565 $61,686,565
$986,551 $986,551 $62,673,116

$61,686,565 $61,686,565
$986,551 $986,551 $62,673,116

$61,686,565 $61,686,565
$986,551 $986,551 $62,673,116

96.1 Reduce funds for general grant-in-aid to County Boards of Health. (H:NO)(S:NO)

State General Funds

($2,467,462)

$0

$0

96.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$4,657,221

$4,657,221

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96.100-Public Health Formula Grants to Counties

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide general grant-in-aid to county boards of health delivering local

public health services.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$59,219,103 $66,343,786 $66,343,786

State General Funds

$59,219,103 $66,343,786 $66,343,786

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$986,551

$986,551

$986,551

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$986,551

$986,551

$986,551

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$60,205,654 $67,330,337 $67,330,337

State Health Benefit Plan

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a healthcare benefit for teachers and state employees that is competitive with other commercial benefit plans in quality of care and access to providers; and to provide for the efficient management of provider fees and utilization rates. The employer contribution rate for the teachers' health benefit plan for Fiscal Year 2011 shall not exceed 18.534% and for the state employees' health benefit plan for Fiscal Year 2011 shall not exceed 22.165%.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances State Health Benefit Plan Reserves
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Health Insurance Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $60,360,097 $60,360,097 $60,360,097 $2,828,018,871 $2,828,018,871 $2,828,018,871 $2,888,378,968

$0 $0 $60,360,097 $60,360,097 $60,360,097 $2,828,018,871 $2,828,018,871 $2,828,018,871 $2,888,378,968

$0 $0 $60,360,097 $60,360,097 $60,360,097 $2,828,018,871 $2,828,018,871 $2,828,018,871 $2,888,378,968

97.1 Reduce funds by eliminating the Open Access Plan (OAP) and implementing additional plan design changes and employee cost sharing increases in Plan Year 2011.

Health Insurance Payments

($110,448,160) ($110,448,160) ($110,448,160)

97.2 Reduce funds for employee premium revenue due to the elimination of the OAP option.

Health Insurance Payments

($18,399,960) ($18,399,960) ($18,399,960)

97.3 Increase funds to reflect spousal and tobacco ($10 and $20) surcharge increases in Plan Year 2011.

Health Insurance Payments

$8,279,974

$8,279,974

$8,279,974

97.4 Increase funds for the projected reimbursement available through the Early Retiree Reinsurance Program component of federal health care reform.

Health Insurance Payments

$69,800,000 $69,800,000 $69,800,000

97.5 Increase funds for the projected cost of the federal health care reform requirement to cover 100% of preventive coverage as defined by regulations under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA).

Health Insurance Payments

$4,995,741

$4,995,741

$4,995,741

97.6 Increase funds to reflect the projected cost of changes to coverage of dependent children required by PPACA: to allow coverage up to age 26, regardless of marital or student status, employment, residency, or financial dependence.

Health Insurance Payments

$54,421,666 $54,421,666 $54,421,666

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97.7 Increase funds for projected revenue ($17,458,106) generated from employees with dependents up to age 26 changing premium tiers, as well as the premium add-on amount ($18,481,780) to cover part of the projected cost of the expanded coverage.

Health Insurance Payments

$35,939,886 $35,939,886 $35,939,886

97.8 Reduce funds due to the depletion of prior year reserves.

State Health Benefit Plan Reserves

($43,306,700) ($43,306,700) ($43,306,700)

97.9 Reduce funds to reflect revenue and expense projections.

Health Insurance Payments

($74,413,502) ($74,413,502) ($74,413,502)

97.10 Increase funds for the state appropriation to the Department of Education, State Interagency Transfer Program, to support non-certificated school service personnel benefit expenses. (H and S:Reduce appropriation to the Department of Education State Interagency Transfer program)

Health Insurance Payments

$56,468,639 ($5,180,350) ($5,180,350)

97.11 Increase funds for per member per month billing for non-certificated school service personnel from $162.72 to $218.20, effective December 2010.

Health Insurance Payments

$25,000,000 $25,000,000 $25,000,000

97.12 Increase funds to reflect an increase in the employer contribution rate for May and June.

Health Insurance Payments

$85,807,200 $85,807,200

97.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a healthcare benefit for teachers and state employees that is competitive with other commercial benefit plans in quality of care and access to providers; and to provide for the efficient management of provider fees and utilization rates. House: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a healthcare benefit for teachers and state employees that is competitive with other commercial benefit plans in quality of care and access to providers; and to provide for the efficient management of provider fees and utilization rates.

State General Funds

$0

$0

97.100-State Health Benefit Plan

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a healthcare benefit for teachers and state employees that is

competitive with other commercial benefit plans in quality of care and access to providers; and to provide for the

efficient management of provider fees and utilization rates.

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$17,053,397 $17,053,397 $17,053,397

Reserved Fund Balances

$17,053,397 $17,053,397 $17,053,397

State Health Benefit Plan Reserves

$17,053,397 $17,053,397 $17,053,397

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$2,879,663,155 $2,903,821,366 $2,903,821,366

State Funds Transfers

$2,879,663,155 $2,903,821,366 $2,903,821,366

Health Insurance Payments

$2,879,663,155 $2,903,821,366 $2,903,821,366

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,896,716,552 $2,920,874,763 $2,920,874,763

Vital Records

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to register, enter, archive and provide to the public in a timely manner, vital records and associated documents.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$3,690,567 $3,690,567

$3,690,567 $3,690,567

$3,690,567 $3,690,567

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$500,680 $500,680 $4,191,247

$500,680 $500,680 $4,191,247

$500,680 $500,680 $4,191,247

98.1 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($97,118)

($97,118)

($97,118)

98.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$44,475

$44,475

98.3 Reduce funds to reflect projected expenditures.

State General Funds

($226,790)

98.100-Vital Records

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to register, enter, archive and provide to the public in a timely manner, vital

records and associated documents.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,593,449

$3,637,924

$3,411,134

State General Funds

$3,593,449

$3,637,924

$3,411,134

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$500,680

$500,680

$500,680

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$500,680

$500,680

$500,680

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,094,129

$4,138,604

$3,911,814

Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide disbursements from the Trust Fund to offset the costs of care and rehabilitative services to citizens of the state who have survived brain or spinal cord injuries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,960,848 $0
$1,960,848 $1,960,848

$1,960,848 $0
$1,960,848 $1,960,848

$1,960,848 $0
$1,960,848 $1,960,848

99.100-Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide disbursements from the Trust Fund to offset the costs of care and

rehabilitative services to citizens of the state who have survived brain or spinal cord injuries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,960,848

$1,960,848

$1,960,848

Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund

$1,960,848

$1,960,848

$1,960,848

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,960,848

$1,960,848

$1,960,848

Composite Board of Medical Examiners Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to license qualified applicants as physicians, physician's assistants, respiratory care professionals, perfusionists, acupuncturists, orthotists, prosthetists, and auricular (ear) detoxification specialists. The purpose of this appropriation is also to investigate complaints and discipline those who violate the Medical Practice Act or other laws governing the professional behavior of the Board licensees.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,907,596 $1,907,596 $1,907,596

$1,907,596 $1,907,596 $1,907,596

$1,907,596 $1,907,596 $1,907,596

100.1 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$36,928

$36,928

$36,928

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100.2 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($70,007)

($70,007)

($70,007)

100.3 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($6,927)

($6,927)

($6,927)

100.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$31,774

$31,774

100.100-Composite Board of Medical Examiners

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to license qualified applicants as physicians, physician's assistants, respiratory

care professionals, perfusionists, acupuncturists, orthotists, prosthetists, and auricular (ear) detoxification

specialists. The purpose of this appropriation is also to investigate complaints and discipline those who violate the

Medical Practice Act or other laws governing the professional behavior of the Board licensees.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,867,590

$1,899,364

$1,899,364

State General Funds

$1,867,590

$1,899,364

$1,899,364

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,867,590

$1,899,364

$1,899,364

Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to stabilize and strengthen the state's trauma system, and act as the accountability mechanism for distribution of funds appropriated for trauma system improvement.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$22,241,000 $22,241,000 $22,241,000

$22,241,000 $22,241,000 $22,241,000

$22,241,000 $22,241,000 $22,241,000

101.1 Reduce funds for operations and allocations to the Office of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Trauma.

State General Funds

($281,653)

($281,653)

($281,653)

101.2 Reduce funds to reflect a revised revenue projection.

State General Funds

($11,415,887) ($11,415,887) ($11,415,887)

101.3 Require trauma centers to report to the state trauma registry in order to be eligible for grants. (G:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

101.100-Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to stabilize and strengthen the state's trauma system, and act as the

accountability mechanism for distribution of funds appropriated for trauma system improvement.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$10,543,460 $10,543,460

State General Funds

$10,543,460 $10,543,460

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,543,460 $10,543,460

$10,543,460 $10,543,460 $10,543,460

Medical Education Board, State

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure an adequate supply of physicians in rural areas of the state, and to

provide a program to aid promising medical students.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,134,706 $1,134,706 $1,134,706

$1,134,706 $1,134,706 $1,134,706

$1,134,706 $1,134,706 $1,134,706

102.1 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$7,097

$7,097

$7,097

102.2 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($6,080)

($6,080)

($6,080)

102.3 Reduce funds for the medical fair.

State General Funds

($5,728)

($5,728)

($5,728)

102.4 Reduce funds for medical scholarships.

State General Funds

($20,000)

($20,000)

($20,000)

102.5 Reduce funds for loan repayments.

State General Funds

($10,000)

($10,000)

($10,000)

102.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$2,475

$2,475

102.100-Medical Education Board, State

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure an adequate supply of physicians in rural areas of the state, and to

provide a program to aid promising medical students.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,099,995

$1,102,470

$1,102,470

State General Funds

$1,099,995

$1,102,470

$1,102,470

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,099,995

$1,102,470

$1,102,470

Physician Workforce, Georgia Board of: Board Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all agency programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$613,360 $613,360 $613,360

$613,360 $613,360 $613,360

$613,360 $613,360 $613,360

103.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($5,754)

($5,754)

($5,754)

103.2 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($10,729)

($10,729)

($10,729)

103.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit

Plan.

State General Funds

$7,451

$7,451

103.100-Physician Workforce, Georgia Board of: Board Administration

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all agency programs.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

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$596,877 $596,877 $596,877

$604,328 $604,328 $604,328

$604,328 $604,328 $604,328

Physician Workforce, Georgia Board of: Graduate Medical Education

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to address the physician workforce needs of Georgia communities through the support and development of medical education programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,479,244 $8,479,244 $8,479,244

$8,479,244 $8,479,244 $8,479,244

$8,479,244 $8,479,244 $8,479,244

104.1 Reduce funds for Georgia residency programs.
State General Funds

($336,943)

($336,943)

($336,943)

104.100-Physician Workforce, Georgia Board of: Graduate Medical Education

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to address the physician workforce needs of Georgia communities through the

support and development of medical education programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$8,142,301

$8,142,301

$8,142,301

State General Funds

$8,142,301

$8,142,301

$8,142,301

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,142,301

$8,142,301

$8,142,301

Physician Workforce, Georgia Board of: Mercer School of Medicine Grant

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for the Mercer University School of Medicine to help ensure an adequate supply of primary and other needed physician specialists through a public/private partnership with the State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$21,615,287 $21,615,287 $21,615,287

$21,615,287 $21,615,287 $21,615,287

$21,615,287 $21,615,287 $21,615,287

105.1 Reduce funds for Mercer University School of Medicine operating grant.

State General Funds

($1,312,977) ($1,312,977)

($864,611)

105.100-Physician Workforce, Georgia Board of: Mercer School of Medicine Grant

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for the Mercer University School of Medicine to help ensure

an adequate supply of primary and other needed physician specialists through a public/private partnership with the

State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$20,302,310 $20,302,310 $20,750,676

State General Funds

$20,302,310 $20,302,310 $20,750,676

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$20,302,310 $20,302,310 $20,750,676

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Physician Workforce, Georgia Board of: Morehouse School of Medicine Grant

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for the Morehouse School of Medicine to help ensure an adequate supply of primary and other needed physician specialists through a public/private partnership with the State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,122,357 $8,122,357 $8,122,357

$8,122,357 $8,122,357 $8,122,357

$8,122,357 $8,122,357 $8,122,357

106.1 Increase funds due to the reduced American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP).

State General Funds

$690,703

$690,703

$690,703

106.100-Physician Workforce, Georgia Board

of: Morehouse School of Medicine

Appropriation (HB 77)

Grant

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for the Morehouse School of Medicine to help ensure an

adequate supply of primary and other needed physician specialists through a public/private partnership with the

State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$8,813,060

$8,813,060

$8,813,060

State General Funds

$8,813,060

$8,813,060

$8,813,060

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,813,060

$8,813,060

$8,813,060

Physician Workforce, Georgia Board of: Undergraduate Medical Education

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure an adequate supply of primary care and other needed physician specialists through a public/private partnership with medical schools in Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,042,286 $3,042,286 $3,042,286

$3,042,286 $3,042,286 $3,042,286

$3,042,286 $3,042,286 $3,042,286

108.1 Reduce funds for medical education for Georgia residents at private, in-state institutions.

State General Funds

($124,260)

($124,260)

($124,260)

108.2 Reduce funds for undergraduate medical education payments to Morehouse School of Medicine.

State General Funds

($493,914)

($493,914)

($352,522)

108.100-Physician Workforce, Georgia Board of: Undergraduate Medical Education

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure an adequate supply of primary care and other needed physician

specialists through a public/private partnership with medical schools in Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,424,112

$2,424,112

State General Funds

$2,424,112

$2,424,112

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,424,112

$2,424,112

$2,565,504 $2,565,504 $2,565,504

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Section 18: Corrections, Department of

Section Total - Continuation

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Royalties and Rents Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$971,895,293 $971,895,293
$90,601,645 $84,877,269 $5,724,376 $36,863,965
$9,239,293 $655,104
$26,969,568 $1,099,360,903

$971,895,293 $971,895,293
$90,601,645 $84,877,269 $5,724,376 $36,863,965
$9,239,293 $655,104
$26,969,568 $1,099,360,903

$971,895,293 $971,895,293 $90,601,645 $84,877,269
$5,724,376 $36,863,965
$9,239,293 $655,104
$26,969,568 $1,099,360,903

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Royalties and Rents Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$964,039,816 $975,400,433

$964,039,816 $975,400,433

$90,601,645 $90,601,645

$84,877,269 $84,877,269

$5,724,376

$5,724,376

$36,863,965 $36,863,965

$9,239,293

$9,239,293

$655,104

$655,104

$26,969,568 $26,969,568

$1,091,505,426 $1,102,866,043

$975,400,433 $975,400,433 $90,601,645 $84,877,269
$5,724,376 $36,863,965 $9,239,293
$655,104 $26,969,568 $1,102,866,043

Bainbridge Probation Substance Abuse Treatment Center

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide housing, academic education, counseling, and substance abuse treatment for probationers who require more security and supervision than provided by regular community supervision.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,069,045 $6,069,045
$172,046 $172,046 $172,046 $6,241,091

$6,069,045 $6,069,045
$172,046 $172,046 $172,046 $6,241,091

$6,069,045 $6,069,045
$172,046 $172,046 $172,046 $6,241,091

109.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$769

$769

$769

109.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$1,250

$1,250

$1,250

109.3 Reduce funds for the redistribution of operating funds to the Parole Revocation Centers program to more accurately align funds based on projected expenditures.

State General Funds

($210,000)

($210,000)

($210,000)

109.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$68,670

$68,670

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109.100-Bainbridge Probation Treatment Center

Substance

Abuse

Appropriation

(HB

77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide housing, academic education, counseling, and substance abuse

treatment for probationers who require more security and supervision than provided by regular community

supervision.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,861,064

$5,929,734

State General Funds

$5,861,064

$5,929,734

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$172,046

$172,046

Sales and Services

$172,046

$172,046

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$172,046

$172,046

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,033,110

$6,101,780

$5,929,734 $5,929,734
$172,046 $172,046 $172,046 $6,101,780

County Jail Subsidy

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to reimburse counties for the costs of incarcerating state prisoners in their local facilities after sentencing.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,596,724 $9,596,724 $9,596,724

$9,596,724 $9,596,724 $9,596,724

$9,596,724 $9,596,724 $9,596,724

110.100-County Jail Subsidy

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to reimburse counties for the costs of incarcerating state prisoners in their

local facilities after sentencing.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$9,596,724

$9,596,724

State General Funds

$9,596,724

$9,596,724

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,596,724

$9,596,724

$9,596,724 $9,596,724 $9,596,724

Departmental Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect and serve the citizens of Georgia by providing an effective and efficient department that administers a balanced correctional system.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$51,589,453 $51,589,453 $1,996,812
$1,996,812 $223,273 $223,273 $223,273
$53,809,538

$51,589,453 $51,589,453 $1,996,812
$1,996,812 $223,273 $223,273 $223,273
$53,809,538

$51,589,453 $51,589,453 $1,996,812 $1,996,812
$223,273 $223,273 $223,273 $53,809,538

111.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$4,754

$4,754

$4,754

111.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$576,852

$576,852

$576,852

111.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$641,841

$641,841

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111.4 Reduce funds for personnel.
State General Funds

($300,000)

$0

111.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect and serve the citizens of Georgia by providing an effective and

efficient department that administers a balanced correctional system.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$52,171,059 $52,512,900

State General Funds

$52,171,059 $52,512,900

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,996,812

$1,996,812

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,996,812

$1,996,812

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$223,273

$223,273

Sales and Services

$223,273

$223,273

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$223,273

$223,273

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$54,391,144 $54,732,985

$52,812,900 $52,812,900 $1,996,812 $1,996,812
$223,273 $223,273 $223,273 $55,032,985

Detention Centers

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide housing, academic education, vocational training, work details, counseling, and substance abuse treatment for probationers who require more security or supervision than provided by regular community supervision.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$26,482,516 $26,482,516
$252,380 $252,380 $4,831,241
$16,491 $16,491 $4,814,750 $4,814,750 $31,566,137

$26,482,516 $26,482,516
$252,380 $252,380 $4,831,241
$16,491 $16,491 $4,814,750 $4,814,750 $31,566,137

$26,482,516 $26,482,516
$252,380 $252,380 $4,831,241
$16,491 $16,491 $4,814,750 $4,814,750 $31,566,137

112.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$7,477

$7,477

$7,477

112.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$18,663

$18,663

$18,663

112.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$461,373

$461,373

112.100-Detention Centers

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide housing, academic education, vocational training, work details,

counseling, and substance abuse treatment for probationers who require more security or supervision than provided

by regular community supervision.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$26,508,656 $26,970,029 $26,970,029

State General Funds

$26,508,656 $26,970,029 $26,970,029

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$252,380

$252,380

$252,380

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$252,380

$252,380

$252,380

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$4,831,241

$4,831,241

$4,831,241

Intergovernmental Transfers

$16,491

$16,491

$16,491

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$16,491

$16,491

$16,491

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Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,814,750 $4,814,750 $31,592,277

$4,814,750 $4,814,750 $32,053,650

$4,814,750 $4,814,750 $32,053,650

Food and Farm Operations

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to manage timber, raise crops and livestock, and produce dairy items used in preparing meals for offenders.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$26,376,059 $26,376,059 $1,069,721
$1,069,721 $2,100,000 $2,100,000 $2,100,000 $29,545,780

$26,376,059 $26,376,059 $1,069,721
$1,069,721 $2,100,000 $2,100,000 $2,100,000 $29,545,780

$26,376,059 $26,376,059 $1,069,721 $1,069,721 $2,100,000 $2,100,000 $2,100,000 $29,545,780

113.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$951

$951

$951

113.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$3,483

$3,483

$3,483

113.3 Reduce funds for four fast track units at Augusta State Medical Prison (ASMP), Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Prison (GDCP), Telfair State Prison, and Central State Prison due to construction delays.

State General Funds

($128,964)

($128,964)

($128,964)

113.4 Reduce funds by closing Metro State Prison effective May 2011.

State General Funds

($59,079)

($59,079)

($59,079)

113.5 Reduce funds by closing one Pre-Release Center (PRC) per month beginning in April 2011 for a total of three closures as fast tracks come online.

State General Funds

($32,273)

($32,273)

($32,273)

113.6 Transfer funds from the State Prisons program based on a reduction in payments to Central State Hospital.

State General Funds

$634,382

$634,382

$634,382

113.7 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$22,686

$22,686

113.100-Food and Farm Operations

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to manage timber, raise crops and livestock, and produce dairy items used in

preparing meals for offenders.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$26,794,559 $26,817,245 $26,817,245

State General Funds

$26,794,559 $26,817,245 $26,817,245

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,069,721

$1,069,721

$1,069,721

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,069,721

$1,069,721

$1,069,721

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,100,000

$2,100,000

$2,100,000

Sales and Services

$2,100,000

$2,100,000

$2,100,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$2,100,000

$2,100,000

$2,100,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$29,964,280 $29,986,966 $29,986,966

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Health

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide the required constitutional level of physical, dental, and mental health care to all inmates of the state correctional system.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$209,288,263 $209,288,263
$8,390,000 $8,390,000 $8,390,000 $217,678,263

$209,288,263 $209,288,263
$8,390,000 $8,390,000 $8,390,000 $217,678,263

$209,288,263 $209,288,263
$8,390,000 $8,390,000 $8,390,000 $217,678,263

114.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$2,201

$2,201

$2,201

114.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$1,250

$1,250

$1,250

114.3 Reduce funds for four fast track units at Augusta State Medical Prison (ASMP), Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Prison (GDCP), Telfair State Prison, and Central State Prison due to construction delays.

State General Funds

($1,156,125) ($1,156,125) ($1,156,125)

114.4 Reduce funds by closing Metro State Prison effective May 2011.

State General Funds

($580,720)

($580,720)

($580,720)

114.5 Reduce funds by closing one Pre-Release Center (PRC) per month beginning in April 2011 for a total of three closures as fast tracks come online.

State General Funds

($111,515)

($111,515)

($111,515)

114.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$201,536

$201,536

114.100 -Health

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide the required constitutional level of physical, dental, and mental

health care to all inmates of the state correctional system.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$207,443,354 $207,644,890 $207,644,890

State General Funds

$207,443,354 $207,644,890 $207,644,890

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$8,390,000

$8,390,000

$8,390,000

Sales and Services

$8,390,000

$8,390,000

$8,390,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$8,390,000

$8,390,000

$8,390,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$215,833,354 $216,034,890 $216,034,890

Offender Management

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate and operate the following agency wide support services to ensure public safety: canine units, the County Correctional Institutions program, Correctional Emergency Response Teams, inmate classification, inmate diagnostics, the jail coordination unit, the release and agreements unit, and tactical squads.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services

$42,060,619 $42,060,619
$30,000 $30,000

$42,060,619 $42,060,619
$30,000 $30,000

$42,060,619 $42,060,619
$30,000 $30,000

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$30,000 $42,090,619

$30,000 $42,090,619

$30,000 $42,090,619

115.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$652

$652

$652

115.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$5,894

$5,894

$5,894

115.3 Transfer funds and four positions to the Clemency Decisions program of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles to gain efficiencies in the clemency release process.

State General Funds

($66,812)

($66,812)

($66,812)

115.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$60,733

$60,733

115.100-Offender Management

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate and operate the following agency wide support services to ensure

public safety: canine units, the County Correctional Institutions program, Correctional Emergency Response

Teams, inmate classification, inmate diagnostics, the jail coordination unit, the release and agreements unit, and

tactical squads.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$42,000,353 $42,061,086 $42,061,086

State General Funds

$42,000,353 $42,061,086 $42,061,086

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$30,000

$30,000

$30,000

Sales and Services

$30,000

$30,000

$30,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$30,000

$30,000

$30,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$42,030,353 $42,091,086 $42,091,086

Parole Revocation Centers

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide housing, academic education, vocational training, work details, counseling, and substance abuse treatment for parole violators in a secure and supervised setting.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,228,798 $4,228,798
$7,500 $7,500 $405,000 $405,000 $405,000 $4,641,298

$4,228,798 $4,228,798
$7,500 $7,500 $405,000 $405,000 $405,000 $4,641,298

$4,228,798 $4,228,798
$7,500 $7,500 $405,000 $405,000 $405,000 $4,641,298

116.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$782

$782

116.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$2,232

$2,232

116.3 Transfer funds from the Bainbridge Probation Substance Abuse Treatment Center program to more accurately align funds based on projected expenditures.

State General Funds

$210,000

$210,000

$782 $2,232 $210,000

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116.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit

Plan.

State General Funds

$86,652

$86,652

116.100-Parole Revocation Centers

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide housing, academic education, vocational training, work details,

counseling, and substance abuse treatment for parole violators in a secure and supervised setting.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,441,812

$4,528,464

State General Funds

$4,441,812

$4,528,464

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$7,500

$7,500

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$7,500

$7,500

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$405,000

$405,000

Sales and Services

$405,000

$405,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$405,000

$405,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,854,312

$4,940,964

$4,528,464 $4,528,464
$7,500 $7,500 $405,000 $405,000 $405,000 $4,940,964

Private Prisons

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to contract with private companies to provide cost effective prison facilities that ensure public safety.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$86,295,849 $86,295,849 $86,295,849

$86,295,849 $86,295,849 $86,295,849

$86,295,849 $86,295,849 $86,295,849

117.1 Reduce funds for new private prison facilities due to revised opening dates.

State General Funds

($1,641,937) ($1,641,937) ($1,641,937)

117.100 -Private Prisons

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to contract with private companies to provide cost effective prison facilities that

ensure public safety.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$84,653,912 $84,653,912 $84,653,912

State General Funds

$84,653,912 $84,653,912 $84,653,912

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$84,653,912 $84,653,912 $84,653,912

Probation Supervision

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to supervise probationers in Day Reporting Centers, the Savannah Impact Program, intensive or specialized probation, and field supervision.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$86,230,396 $86,230,396
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $86,330,396

$86,230,396 $86,230,396
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $86,330,396

$86,230,396 $86,230,396
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $86,330,396

118.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$13,013

$13,013

118.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$73,491

$73,491

$13,013 $73,491

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118.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit

Plan.

State General Funds

$1,521,881

$1,521,881

118.100-Probation Supervision

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to supervise probationers in Day Reporting Centers, the Savannah Impact

Program, intensive or specialized probation, and field supervision.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$86,316,900 $87,838,781 $87,838,781

State General Funds

$86,316,900 $87,838,781 $87,838,781

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Sales and Services

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$86,416,900 $87,938,781 $87,938,781

State Prisons

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide housing, academic education, religious support, vocational training, counseling, and substance abuse treatment for violent and/or repeat offenders, or nonviolent offenders who have exhausted all other forms of punishment in a secure, well supervised setting; to assist in the reentry of these offenders back into society through the use of Pre-Release Centers; and to provide fire services and work details to the Department, state agencies, and local communities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$396,228,454 $396,228,454
$87,275,232 $84,877,269 $2,397,963 $20,612,405
$9,222,802 $9,222,802
$655,104 $655,104 $10,734,499 $10,734,499 $504,116,091

$396,228,454 $396,228,454
$87,275,232 $84,877,269 $2,397,963 $20,612,405
$9,222,802 $9,222,802
$655,104 $655,104 $10,734,499 $10,734,499 $504,116,091

$396,228,454 $396,228,454 $87,275,232 $84,877,269
$2,397,963 $20,612,405
$9,222,802 $9,222,802
$655,104 $655,104 $10,734,499 $10,734,499 $504,116,091

119.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$94,701

$94,701

$94,701

119.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$196,630

$196,630

$196,630

119.3 Reduce funds for four fast track units at Augusta State Medical Prison (ASMP), Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Prison (GDCP), Telfair State Prison, and Central State Prison due to construction delays.

State General Funds

($1,520,494) ($1,520,494) ($1,520,494)

119.4 Reduce funds by closing Metro State Prison effective May 2011.

State General Funds

($2,540,567) ($2,540,567) ($2,540,567)

119.5 Reduce funds by closing one Pre-Release Center (PRC) per month beginning in April 2011 for a total of three closures as fast tracks come online.

State General Funds

($1,040,215) ($1,040,215) ($1,040,215)

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119.6 Transfer funds to the Food and Farm Operations program based on a reduction in

payments to Central State Hospital.

State General Funds

($634,382)

($634,382)

($634,382)

119.7 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit

Plan.

State General Funds

$8,149,229

$8,149,229

119.8 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($300,000)

119.100 -State Prisons

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide housing, academic education, religious support, vocational training,

counseling, and substance abuse treatment for violent and/or repeat offenders, or nonviolent offenders who have

exhausted all other forms of punishment in a secure, well supervised setting; to assist in the reentry of these

offenders back into society through the use of Pre-Release Centers; and to provide fire services and work details to

the Department, state agencies, and local communities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$390,784,127 $398,933,356 $398,633,356

State General Funds

$390,784,127 $398,933,356 $398,633,356

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$87,275,232 $87,275,232 $87,275,232

ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397

$84,877,269 $84,877,269 $84,877,269

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,397,963

$2,397,963

$2,397,963

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$20,612,405 $20,612,405 $20,612,405

Intergovernmental Transfers

$9,222,802

$9,222,802

$9,222,802

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$9,222,802

$9,222,802

$9,222,802

Royalties and Rents

$655,104

$655,104

$655,104

Royalties and Rents Not Itemized

$655,104

$655,104

$655,104

Sales and Services

$10,734,499 $10,734,499 $10,734,499

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$10,734,499 $10,734,499 $10,734,499

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$498,671,764 $506,820,993 $506,520,993

Transitional Centers

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide "work release," allowing inmates to obtain and maintain a paying job in the community, while still receiving housing, academic education, counseling, and substance abuse treatment in a structured center.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$27,449,117 $27,449,117 $27,449,117

$27,449,117 $27,449,117 $27,449,117

$27,449,117 $27,449,117 $27,449,117

120.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$4,963

$4,963

$4,963

120.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$13,216

$13,216

$13,216

120.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$446,016

$446,016

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120.100-Transitional Centers

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide "work release," allowing inmates to obtain and maintain a paying

job in the community, while still receiving housing, academic education, counseling, and substance abuse treatment

in a structured center.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$27,467,296 $27,913,312 $27,913,312

State General Funds

$27,467,296 $27,913,312 $27,913,312

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$27,467,296 $27,913,312 $27,913,312

Section 19: Defense, Department of

Section Total - Continuation

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Royalties and Rents Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,660,548 $8,660,548 $31,030,723 $31,030,723 $1,186,558
$17,305 $151,022 $1,018,231 $40,877,829

$8,660,548 $8,660,548 $31,030,723 $31,030,723 $1,186,558
$17,305 $151,022 $1,018,231 $40,877,829

$8,660,548 $8,660,548 $31,030,723 $31,030,723 $1,186,558
$17,305 $151,022 $1,018,231 $40,877,829

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Royalties and Rents Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$8,331,298

$8,670,792

$8,331,298

$8,670,792

$30,862,483 $30,862,483

$30,862,483 $30,862,483

$1,186,558

$1,186,558

$17,305

$17,305

$151,022

$151,022

$1,018,231

$1,018,231

$40,380,339 $40,719,833

$8,670,792 $8,670,792 $30,862,483 $30,862,483 $1,186,558
$17,305 $151,022 $1,018,231 $40,719,833

Departmental Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administration to the organized militia in the State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,106,941 $1,106,941
$409,445 $409,445
$12,942 $12,942 $12,942 $1,529,328

$1,106,941 $1,106,941
$409,445 $409,445
$12,942 $12,942 $12,942 $1,529,328

$1,106,941 $1,106,941
$409,445 $409,445
$12,942 $12,942 $12,942 $1,529,328

121.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$1,952

$1,952

121.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($111)

($111)

$1,952 ($111)

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121.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit

Plan.

State General Funds

$20,722

$20,722

121.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administration to the organized militia in the State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,108,782

$1,129,504

State General Funds

$1,108,782

$1,129,504

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$409,445

$409,445

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$409,445

$409,445

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$12,942

$12,942

Sales and Services

$12,942

$12,942

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$12,942

$12,942

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,531,169

$1,551,891

$1,129,504 $1,129,504
$409,445 $409,445
$12,942 $12,942 $12,942 $1,551,891

Military Readiness

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide an Army National Guard, Air National Guard, and State Defense Force for the state of Georgia that can be activated and deployed at the direction of the President or the Governor for a man made crisis or natural disaster.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,442,330 $4,442,330 $20,240,930 $20,240,930 $1,173,616
$17,305 $17,305 $151,022 $151,022 $1,005,289 $1,005,289 $25,856,876

$4,442,330 $4,442,330 $20,240,930 $20,240,930 $1,173,616
$17,305 $17,305 $151,022 $151,022 $1,005,289 $1,005,289 $25,856,876

$4,442,330 $4,442,330 $20,240,930 $20,240,930 $1,173,616
$17,305 $17,305 $151,022 $151,022 $1,005,289 $1,005,289 $25,856,876

122.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$4,967

$4,967

$4,967

122.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($384)

($384)

($384)

122.3 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($286,565)

($286,565)

($286,565)

122.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$44,632

$44,632

122.5 Increase funds for utilities.

State General Funds

$230,000

$230,000

122.100-Military Readiness

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide an Army National Guard, Air National Guard, and State Defense

Force for the state of Georgia that can be activated and deployed at the direction of the President or the Governor

for a man made crisis or natural disaster.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,160,348 $4,160,348 $20,240,930 $20,240,930 $1,173,616
$17,305 $17,305 $151,022 $151,022 $1,005,289 $1,005,289 $25,574,894

$4,434,980 $4,434,980 $20,240,930 $20,240,930 $1,173,616
$17,305 $17,305 $151,022 $151,022 $1,005,289 $1,005,289 $25,849,526

$4,434,980 $4,434,980 $20,240,930 $20,240,930 $1,173,616
$17,305 $17,305 $151,022 $151,022 $1,005,289 $1,005,289 $25,849,526

Youth Educational Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational and vocational opportunities to at-risk youth through Youth Challenge Academies and Starbase programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,111,277 $3,111,277 $10,380,348 $10,380,348 $13,491,625

$3,111,277 $3,111,277 $10,380,348 $10,380,348 $13,491,625

$3,111,277 $3,111,277 $10,380,348 $10,380,348 $13,491,625

123.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$7,027

$7,027

$7,027

123.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($56)

($56)

($56)

123.3 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($56,080) ($168,240) ($224,320)

($56,080) ($168,240) ($224,320)

($56,080) ($168,240) ($224,320)

123.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$44,140

$44,140

123.100-Youth Educational Services

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational and vocational opportunities to at-risk youth through

Youth Challenge Academies and Starbase programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,062,168

$3,106,308

$3,106,308

State General Funds

$3,062,168

$3,106,308

$3,106,308

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$10,212,108 $10,212,108 $10,212,108

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$10,212,108 $10,212,108 $10,212,108

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,274,276 $13,318,416 $13,318,416

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Section 20: Driver Services, Department of

Section Total - Continuation

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$58,204,543 $58,204,543 $2,844,121 $2,844,121 $61,048,664

$58,204,543 $58,204,543 $2,844,121 $2,844,121 $61,048,664

$58,204,543 $58,204,543 $2,844,121 $2,844,121 $61,048,664

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$56,683,460 $57,062,902

$56,683,460 $57,062,902

$2,844,121

$2,844,121

$2,844,121

$2,844,121

$59,527,581 $59,907,023

$57,062,902 $57,062,902 $2,844,121 $2,844,121 $59,907,023

Customer Service Support

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is for administration of license issuance, motor vehicle registration, and commercial truck compliance.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,146,117 $9,146,117
$500,857 $500,857 $500,857 $9,646,974

$9,146,117 $9,146,117
$500,857 $500,857 $500,857 $9,646,974

$9,146,117 $9,146,117
$500,857 $500,857 $500,857 $9,646,974

124.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($4,354)

($4,354)

($4,354)

124.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$90,467

$90,467

$90,467

124.3 Reduce funds for three filled positions.

State General Funds

($168,507)

($168,507)

($168,507)

124.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$83,811

$83,811

124.5 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($107,000)

124.100-Customer Service Support

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is for administration of license issuance, motor vehicle registration, and

commercial truck compliance.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$9,063,723

$9,147,534

State General Funds

$9,063,723

$9,147,534

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$500,857

$500,857

Sales and Services

$500,857

$500,857

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$500,857

$500,857

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,564,580

$9,648,391

$9,040,534 $9,040,534
$500,857 $500,857 $500,857 $9,541,391

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License Issuance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to issue and renew drivers' licenses, maintain driver records, operate Customer Service Centers, provide online access to services, provide motorcycle safety instruction, produce driver manuals, and investigate driver's license fraud.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$48,206,729 $48,206,729 $1,827,835 $1,827,835 $1,827,835 $50,034,564

$48,206,729 $48,206,729 $1,827,835 $1,827,835 $1,827,835 $50,034,564

$48,206,729 $48,206,729 $1,827,835 $1,827,835 $1,827,835 $50,034,564

125.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($47,585)

($47,585)

($47,585)

125.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS). (H and S:Reduce telecommunications expenses to reflect actual billings)

State General Funds

$201,363

$61,363

$61,363

125.3 Reduce funds for 33 vacant driver examiner positions.

State General Funds

($1,152,500) ($1,152,500) ($1,152,500)

125.4 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($256,776)

($256,776)

($256,776)

125.5 Reduce funds and delay the opening of the customer service center in Cumming.

State General Funds

($150,000)

($150,000)

($150,000)

125.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$525,207

$525,207

125.7 Reduce funds for operations. (S:Reflect in Customer Service Support)

State General Funds

($107,000)

$0

125.100-License Issuance

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to issue and renew drivers' licenses, maintain driver records, operate Customer

Service Centers, provide online access to services, provide motorcycle safety instruction, produce driver manuals,

and investigate driver's license fraud.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$46,801,231 $47,079,438 $47,186,438

State General Funds

$46,801,231 $47,079,438 $47,186,438

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,827,835

$1,827,835

$1,827,835

Sales and Services

$1,827,835

$1,827,835

$1,827,835

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$1,827,835

$1,827,835

$1,827,835

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$48,629,066 $48,907,273 $49,014,273

Regulatory Compliance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate driver safety and education programs for both novice and problem drivers by approving driver education curricula and auditing third-party driver education providers for compliance with state laws and regulations. The purpose of this appropriation is also to certify ignition interlock device providers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$851,697 $851,697 $515,429

$851,697 $851,697 $515,429

$851,697 $851,697 $515,429

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Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$515,429 $515,429 $1,367,126

$515,429 $515,429 $1,367,126

$515,429 $515,429 $1,367,126

126.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($871)

($871)

($871)

126.2 Reduce funds for one filled position.

State General Funds

($32,320)

($32,320)

($32,320)

126.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$17,424

$17,424

126.100-Regulatory Compliance

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate driver safety and education programs for both novice and problem

drivers by approving driver education curricula and auditing third-party driver education providers for compliance

with state laws and regulations. The purpose of this appropriation is also to certify ignition interlock device

providers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$818,506

$835,930

$835,930

State General Funds

$818,506

$835,930

$835,930

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$515,429

$515,429

$515,429

Sales and Services

$515,429

$515,429

$515,429

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$515,429

$515,429

$515,429

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,333,935

$1,351,359

$1,351,359

Section 21: Early Care and Learning, Department of

Section Total - Continuation

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Child Care & Development Block Grant ARRA-Head Start CFDA93.708 Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$356,293,479 $1,276,823
$355,016,656 $157,538,087
$10,000,000 $1,377,518 $24,792,746 $121,367,823
$17,500 $2,500 $14,250
$750 $21,750 $21,750 $513,870,816

$356,293,479 $1,276,823
$355,016,656 $157,538,087
$10,000,000 $1,377,518 $24,792,746 $121,367,823
$17,500 $2,500 $14,250
$750 $21,750 $21,750 $513,870,816

$356,293,479 $1,276,823
$355,016,656 $157,538,087 $10,000,000
$1,377,518 $24,792,746 $121,367,823
$17,500 $2,500 $14,250
$750 $21,750 $21,750 $513,870,816

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Child Care & Development Block Grant ARRA-Head Start CFDA93.708

Section Total - Final

$356,159,117 $356,190,910

$1,143,058

$1,174,851

$355,016,059 $355,016,059

$157,538,087 $157,538,087

$10,000,000 $10,000,000

$1,377,518

$1,377,518

$356,190,910 $1,174,851
$355,016,059 $157,538,087 $10,000,000
$1,377,518

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Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575 Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Sales and Services TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$24,792,746 $121,367,823
$17,500 $2,500 $14,250
$750 $21,750 $21,750 $513,736,454

$24,792,746 $121,367,823
$17,500 $2,500 $14,250
$750 $21,750 $21,750 $513,768,247

$24,792,746 $121,367,823
$17,500 $2,500 $14,250
$750 $21,750 $21,750 $513,768,247

Child Care Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate, license, and train child care providers; to support the infant and toddler and afterschool networks; and to provide inclusion services for children with disabilities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,276,823 $1,276,823 $6,642,746 $6,642,746
$15,000 $14,250 $14,250
$750 $750 $7,934,569

$1,276,823 $1,276,823 $6,642,746 $6,642,746
$15,000 $14,250 $14,250
$750 $750 $7,934,569

$1,276,823 $1,276,823 $6,642,746 $6,642,746
$15,000 $14,250 $14,250
$750 $750 $7,934,569

127.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($31,278)

($31,278)

($31,278)

127.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$3,732

$3,732

$3,732

127.3 Reduce funds for one filled position.

State General Funds

($64,444)

($64,444)

($64,444)

127.4 Reduce funds for a portion of an attorney's salary by replacing state funds with United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) federal funds.

State General Funds

($41,775)

($41,775)

($41,775)

127.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$31,793

$31,793

127.100-Child Care Services

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate, license, and train child care providers; to support the infant and

toddler and afterschool networks; and to provide inclusion services for children with disabilities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,143,058

$1,174,851

$1,174,851

State General Funds

$1,143,058

$1,174,851

$1,174,851

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$6,642,746

$6,642,746

$6,642,746

Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575

$6,642,746

$6,642,746

$6,642,746

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$15,000

$15,000

$15,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$14,250

$14,250

$14,250

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$14,250

$14,250

$14,250

Sales and Services

$750

$750

$750

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$750 $7,800,804

$750 $7,832,597

$750 $7,832,597

Nutrition

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that USDA compliant meals are served to eligible children and adults in day care settings and to eligible youth during the summer.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $121,000,000 $121,000,000 $121,000,000

$0 $0 $121,000,000 $121,000,000 $121,000,000

$0 $0 $121,000,000 $121,000,000 $121,000,000

128.100 -Nutrition

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that USDA compliant meals are served to eligible children and adults

in day care settings and to eligible youth during the summer.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$121,000,000 $121,000,000 $121,000,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$121,000,000 $121,000,000 $121,000,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$121,000,000 $121,000,000 $121,000,000

Pre-Kindergarten Program

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding, training, technical assistance, and oversight of PreKindergarten programs operated by public and private providers throughout the state and to improve the quality of early learning and increase school readiness for Georgia's four year olds.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$355,016,656 $0
$355,016,656 $517,823 $150,000 $367,823
$355,534,479

$355,016,656 $0
$355,016,656 $517,823 $150,000 $367,823
$355,534,479

$355,016,656 $0
$355,016,656 $517,823 $150,000 $367,823
$355,534,479

129.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

Lottery Proceeds

($597)

($597)

($597)

129.100-Pre-Kindergarten Program

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding, training, technical assistance, and oversight of Pre-

Kindergarten programs operated by public and private providers throughout the state and to improve the quality of

early learning and increase school readiness for Georgia's four year olds.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$355,016,059 $355,016,059 $355,016,059

Lottery Proceeds

$355,016,059 $355,016,059 $355,016,059

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$517,823

$517,823

$517,823

Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$367,823

$367,823

$367,823

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$355,533,882 $355,533,882 $355,533,882

Quality Initiatives

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to implement innovative strategies and programs that focus on improving the

quality of and access to early education, child care, and nutrition for Georgia's children and families.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Child Care & Development Block Grant ARRA-Head Start CFDA93.708 Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers FF Community Based Child Abuse Prevention CFDA93.590
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $29,377,518 $10,000,000 $1,377,518 $18,000,000 $2,500 $2,500 $2,500 $21,750 $21,750 $21,750 $29,401,768

$0 $0 $29,377,518 $10,000,000 $1,377,518 $18,000,000 $2,500 $2,500 $2,500 $21,750 $21,750 $21,750 $29,401,768

$0 $0 $29,377,518 $10,000,000 $1,377,518 $18,000,000 $2,500 $2,500 $2,500 $21,750 $21,750 $21,750 $29,401,768

130.100-Quality Initiatives

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to implement innovative strategies and programs that focus on improving the

quality of and access to early education, child care, and nutrition for Georgia's children and families.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$29,377,518 $29,377,518 $29,377,518

ARRA-Child Care & Development Block Grant

$10,000,000 $10,000,000 $10,000,000

ARRA-Head Start CFDA93.708

$1,377,518

$1,377,518

$1,377,518

Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575

$18,000,000 $18,000,000 $18,000,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,500

$2,500

$2,500

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$2,500

$2,500

$2,500

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$2,500

$2,500

$2,500

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$21,750

$21,750

$21,750

Federal Funds Transfers

$21,750

$21,750

$21,750

FF Community Based Child Abuse Prevention CFDA93.590

$21,750

$21,750

$21,750

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$29,401,768 $29,401,768 $29,401,768

Section 22: Economic Development, Department of

Section Total - Continuation

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$28,502,844 $28,502,844
$20,370 $20,244
$126 $28,523,214

$28,502,844 $28,502,844
$20,370 $20,244
$126 $28,523,214

$28,502,844 $28,502,844
$20,370 $20,244
$126 $28,523,214

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$27,351,800 $27,516,830

$27,351,800 $27,516,830

$20,370

$20,370

$20,244

$20,244

$126

$126

$27,372,170 $27,537,200

$27,516,830 $27,516,830
$20,370 $20,244
$126 $27,537,200

Business Recruitment and Expansion

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to recruit, retain, and expand businesses in Georgia through a statewide

network of regional project managers, foreign and domestic marketing, and participation in Georgia Allies.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,215,850 $8,215,850 $8,215,850

$8,215,850 $8,215,850 $8,215,850

$8,215,850 $8,215,850 $8,215,850

131.1 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$339

$339

$339

131.2 Reduce funds for marketing.

State General Funds

($547,325)

($600,000)

($600,000)

131.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$81,029

$81,029

131.100-Business Recruitment and Expansion Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to recruit, retain, and expand businesses in Georgia through a statewide

network of regional project managers, foreign and domestic marketing, and participation in Georgia Allies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,668,864

$7,697,218

State General Funds

$7,668,864

$7,697,218

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,668,864

$7,697,218

$7,697,218 $7,697,218 $7,697,218

Departmental Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to influence, affect, and enhance economic development in Georgia and provide information to people and companies to promote the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,884,658 $3,884,658
$126 $126 $126 $3,884,784

$3,884,658 $3,884,658
$126 $126 $126 $3,884,784

$3,884,658 $3,884,658
$126 $126 $126 $3,884,784

132.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($8,574)

($8,574)

($8,574)

132.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$585

$585

$585

132.3 Reduce funds for travel.

State General Funds

($11,500)

($11,500)

($11,500)

132.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$61,890

$61,890

132.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to influence, affect, and enhance economic development in Georgia and provide

information to people and companies to promote the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,865,169

$3,927,059

$3,927,059

State General Funds

$3,865,169

$3,927,059

$3,927,059

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$126

$126

$126

Sales and Services

$126

$126

$126

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$126 $3,865,295

$126 $3,927,185

$126 $3,927,185

Film, Video, and Music

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to increase industry awareness of Georgia business opportunities, financial incentives, infrastructure resources, and natural resources in order to attract film, video, music, and electronic gaming industry projects and businesses to the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$989,381 $989,381 $989,381

$989,381 $989,381 $989,381

$989,381 $989,381 $989,381

133.1 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$10

$10

133.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$9,853

$10 $9,853

133.100-Film, Video, and Music

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to increase industry awareness of Georgia business opportunities, financial

incentives, infrastructure resources, and natural resources in order to attract film, video, music, and electronic

gaming industry projects and businesses to the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$989,391

$999,244

State General Funds

$989,391

$999,244

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$989,391

$999,244

$999,244 $999,244 $999,244

Innovation and Technology

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to market and promote strategic industries to existing and potential Georgia businesses by partnering businesses with the Centers of Innovation, research universities, incubators, and other companies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,441,290 $1,441,290 $1,441,290

$1,441,290 $1,441,290 $1,441,290

$1,441,290 $1,441,290 $1,441,290

134.1 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$26

$26

$26

134.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit

Plan.

State General Funds

$10,435

$10,435

134.100-Innovation and Technology

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to market and promote strategic industries to existing and potential Georgia

businesses by partnering businesses with the Centers of Innovation, research universities, incubators, and other

companies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,441,316

$1,451,751

$1,451,751

State General Funds

$1,441,316

$1,451,751

$1,451,751

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,441,316

$1,451,751

$1,451,751

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International Relations and Trade

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to develop international markets for Georgia products and to attract international companies to the state through business and trade missions, foreign advertising, a network of overseas offices and representatives, and by providing technical and educational assistance to businesses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,060,270 $2,060,270 $2,060,270

$2,060,270 $2,060,270 $2,060,270

$2,060,270 $2,060,270 $2,060,270

135.1 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$62

$62

$62

135.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$18,792

$18,792

135.100-International Relations and Trade Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to develop international markets for Georgia products and to attract

international companies to the state through business and trade missions, foreign advertising, a network of overseas

offices and representatives, and by providing technical and educational assistance to businesses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,060,332

$2,079,124

$2,079,124

State General Funds

$2,060,332

$2,079,124

$2,079,124

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,060,332

$2,079,124

$2,079,124

Small and Minority Business Development Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist entrepreneurs and small and minority businesses by providing technical assistance on planning, advocacy, business needs, and identifying potential markets and suppliers, and to provide assistance to local communities in growing small businesses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$866,534 $866,534
$20,244 $20,244 $20,244 $886,778

$866,534 $866,534
$20,244 $20,244 $20,244 $886,778

$866,534 $866,534
$20,244 $20,244 $20,244 $886,778

136.1 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$37

$37

$37

136.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit

Plan.

State General Funds

$13,821

$13,821

136.100-Small and Minority Business Development

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist entrepreneurs and small and minority businesses by providing

technical assistance on planning, advocacy, business needs, and identifying potential markets and suppliers, and to

provide assistance to local communities in growing small businesses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$866,571

$880,392

$880,392

State General Funds

$866,571

$880,392

$880,392

MONDAY, MARCH 7, 2011

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$20,244 $20,244 $20,244 $886,815

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$20,244 $20,244 $20,244 $900,636

$20,244 $20,244 $20,244 $900,636

Tourism

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide information to visitors about tourism opportunities throughout the state, operate and maintain state welcome centers, fund the Georgia Historical Society and Georgia Humanities Council, and work with communities to develop and market tourism products in order to attract more tourism to the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,114,324 $10,114,324 $10,114,324

$10,114,324 $10,114,324 $10,114,324

$10,114,324 $10,114,324 $10,114,324

137.1 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$403

$403

$403

137.2 Reduce funds for marketing.

State General Funds

($547,326)

($600,000)

($600,000)

137.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit

Plan.

State General Funds

$74,559

$74,559

137.100 -Tourism

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide information to visitors about tourism opportunities throughout the

state, operate and maintain state welcome centers, fund the Georgia Historical Society and Georgia Humanities

Council, and work with communities to develop and market tourism products in order to attract more tourism to the

state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$9,567,401

$9,589,286

$9,589,286

State General Funds

$9,567,401

$9,589,286

$9,589,286

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,567,401

$9,589,286

$9,589,286

Civil War Commission

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate planning, preservation, and promotion of structures, buildings, sites, and battlefields associated with the Civil War and to acquire or provide funds for the acquisition of Civil War battlefields, cemeteries and other historic properties associated with the Civil War.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,000 $10,000 $10,000

$10,000 $10,000 $10,000

$10,000 $10,000 $10,000

138.1 Reduce funds for operations.
State General Funds

($400)

($400)

($400)

138.100-Civil War Commission

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate planning, preservation, and promotion of structures, buildings,

sites, and battlefields associated with the Civil War and to acquire or provide funds for the acquisition of Civil War

battlefields, cemeteries and other historic properties associated with the Civil War.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE
$9,600 $9,600 $9,600

$9,600 $9,600 $9,600

$9,600 $9,600 $9,600

Payments to Aviation Hall of Fame

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide operating funds for the Aviation Hall of Fame.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$22,000 $22,000 $22,000

$22,000 $22,000 $22,000

139.1 Reduce funds for operations.
State General Funds

($880)

($880)

139.100-Payments to Aviation Hall of Fame Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide operating funds for the Aviation Hall of Fame.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$21,120

$21,120

State General Funds

$21,120

$21,120

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$21,120

$21,120

$22,000 $22,000 $22,000
($880)
$21,120 $21,120 $21,120

Payments to Georgia Medical Center Authority

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide operating funds for the Georgia Medical Center Authority.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$200,000 $200,000 $200,000

$200,000 $200,000 $200,000

140.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($1,077)

($1,077)

140.2 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($8,000)

($8,000)

140.100-Payments to Georgia Medical Center Authority

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide operating funds for the Georgia Medical Center Authority.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$190,923

$190,923

State General Funds

$190,923

$190,923

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$190,923

$190,923

$200,000 $200,000 $200,000
($1,077)
($8,000)
$190,923 $190,923 $190,923

Payments to Georgia Music Hall of Fame Authority

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide operating funds for the Georgia Music Hall of Fame to maintain museum facilities, conserve the collection, and promote music-related tourism statewide through public outreach and special events.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$386,208 $386,208 $386,208

$386,208 $386,208 $386,208

$386,208 $386,208 $386,208

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141.1 Reduce funds for operations.
State General Funds

($15,448)

($15,448)

($15,448)

141.100-Payments to Georgia Music Hall of Fame Authority

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide operating funds for the Georgia Music Hall of Fame to maintain

museum facilities, conserve the collection, and promote music-related tourism statewide through public outreach

and special events.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$370,760

$370,760

State General Funds

$370,760

$370,760

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$370,760

$370,760

$370,760 $370,760 $370,760

Payments to Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Authority

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide operating funds for the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame to maintain museum facilities, maintain the collection, and promote special events.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$312,329 $312,329 $312,329

$312,329 $312,329 $312,329

$312,329 $312,329 $312,329

142.1 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$517

$517

142.2 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($12,493)

($12,493)

$517 ($12,493)

142.100-Payments to Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Authority

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide operating funds for the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame to maintain

museum facilities, maintain the collection, and promote special events.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$300,353

$300,353

State General Funds

$300,353

$300,353

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$300,353

$300,353

$300,353 $300,353 $300,353

Section 23: Education, Department of

Section Total - Continuation

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Budget Stabilization-Education CFDA84.394 ARRA-Child Nutrition Discretionary Grants CFDA10.579 ARRA-Education for Homeless Children & Youth ARRA-Special Education - Preschool Grants ARRA-Special Education Grants to States ARRA-Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies Federal Funds Not Itemized

$6,989,931,274 $6,989,931,274 $2,573,825,832
$140,709,507 $4,420,793 $1,873,212 $10,449,347
$313,758,336 $350,306,275 $1,752,308,362

$6,989,931,274 $6,989,931,274 $2,573,825,832
$140,709,507 $4,420,793 $1,873,212 $10,449,347
$313,758,336 $350,306,275 $1,752,308,362

$6,989,931,274 $6,989,931,274 $2,573,825,832
$140,709,507 $4,420,793 $1,873,212 $10,449,347
$313,758,336 $350,306,275 $1,752,308,362

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Reserved Fund Balances Intergovernmental Transfers Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$16,897,355 $490,407
$2,979,649 $12,913,459
$513,840 $9,580,654,461

$16,897,355 $490,407
$2,979,649 $12,913,459
$513,840 $9,580,654,461

$16,897,355 $490,407
$2,979,649 $12,913,459
$513,840 $9,580,654,461

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Revenue Shortfall Reserve for K-12 Needs
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Budget Stabilization-Education CFDA84.394 ARRA-Child Nutrition Discretionary Grants CFDA10.579 ARRA-Education for Homeless Children & Youth ARRA-Special Education - Preschool Grants ARRA-Special Education Grants to States ARRA-Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Reserved Fund Balances Intergovernmental Transfers Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$7,125,908,100 $7,067,164,757

$6,973,750,192 $6,915,006,849

$152,157,908 $152,157,908

$2,812,172,899 $2,812,172,899

$126,169,790 $126,169,790

$4,420,793

$4,420,793

$1,873,212

$1,873,212

$10,449,347 $10,449,347

$313,758,336 $313,758,336

$281,804,229 $281,804,229

$2,073,697,192 $2,073,697,192

$16,897,355 $16,897,355

$490,407

$490,407

$2,979,649

$2,979,649

$12,913,459 $12,913,459

$513,840

$513,840

$9,954,978,354 $9,896,235,011

$7,067,315,532 $6,915,157,624
$152,157,908 $2,812,172,899
$126,169,790 $4,420,793 $1,873,212 $10,449,347
$313,758,336 $281,804,229 $2,073,697,192 $16,897,355
$490,407 $2,979,649 $12,913,459
$513,840 $9,896,385,786

Agricultural Education

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist local school systems with developing and funding agricultural education programs, and to provide afterschool and summer educational and leadership opportunities for students.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,049,778 $8,049,778
$124,318 $124,318 $3,090,000 $3,090,000 $3,090,000 $11,264,096

$8,049,778 $8,049,778
$124,318 $124,318 $3,090,000 $3,090,000 $3,090,000 $11,264,096

$8,049,778 $8,049,778
$124,318 $124,318 $3,090,000 $3,090,000 $3,090,000 $11,264,096

143.1 Reduce funds.

State General Funds

($322,801)

($322,801)

143.2 Increase funds for equipment replacement at Camp John Hope in Fort Valley.

Revenue Shortfall Reserve for K-12 Needs

$28,000

($322,801) $0

143.100-Agricultural Education

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist local school systems with developing and funding agricultural

education programs, and to provide afterschool and summer educational and leadership opportunities for students.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,726,977

$7,754,977

$7,726,977

State General Funds

$7,726,977

$7,726,977

$7,726,977

Revenue Shortfall Reserve for K-12 Needs

$28,000

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$124,318

$124,318

$124,318

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$124,318

$124,318

$124,318

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,090,000

$3,090,000

$3,090,000

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Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,090,000 $3,090,000 $10,941,295

$3,090,000 $3,090,000 $10,969,295

$3,090,000 $3,090,000 $10,941,295

Central Office

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to the State Board of Education, Departmental programs, and local school systems.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$30,554,450 $30,554,450 $73,511,666
$706,059 $72,805,607 $2,979,649 $2,979,649 $2,979,649 $107,045,765

$30,554,450 $30,554,450 $73,511,666
$706,059 $72,805,607 $2,979,649 $2,979,649 $2,979,649 $107,045,765

$30,554,450 $30,554,450 $73,511,666
$706,059 $72,805,607 $2,979,649 $2,979,649 $2,979,649 $107,045,765

144.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($18,847)

($18,847)

($18,847)

144.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($27,951)

($27,951)

($27,951)

144.3 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($478,689)

($478,689)

($478,689)

144.4 Reduce funds for contracts.

State General Funds

($228,376)

($228,376)

($228,376)

144.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

Revenue Shortfall Reserve for K-12 Needs

$427,777

$427,777

144.100 -Central Office

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to the State Board of Education,

Departmental programs, and local school systems.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$29,800,587 $30,228,364

State General Funds

$29,800,587 $29,800,587

Revenue Shortfall Reserve for K-12 Needs

$427,777

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$73,511,666 $73,511,666

ARRA-Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies

$706,059

$706,059

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$72,805,607 $72,805,607

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,979,649

$2,979,649

Reserved Fund Balances

$2,979,649

$2,979,649

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$2,979,649

$2,979,649

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$106,291,902 $106,719,679

$30,228,364 $29,800,587
$427,777 $73,511,666
$706,059 $72,805,607 $2,979,649 $2,979,649 $2,979,649 $106,719,679

Charter Schools

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to authorize charter schools and charter systems and to provide funds for

competitive grants for planning, implementation, facilities, and operations of those entities.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,148,300 $2,148,300 $12,803,723 $12,803,723 $14,952,023

$2,148,300 $2,148,300 $12,803,723 $12,803,723 $14,952,023

$2,148,300 $2,148,300 $12,803,723 $12,803,723 $14,952,023

145.1 Reduce funds for planning grants.
State General Funds
145.2 Reduce funds for facility grants.
State General Funds

($52,973) ($80,933)

($52,973) ($80,933)

($52,973) ($80,933)

145.100 -Charter Schools

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to authorize charter schools and charter systems and to provide funds for

competitive grants for planning, implementation, facilities, and operations of those entities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,014,394

$2,014,394

State General Funds

$2,014,394

$2,014,394

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$12,803,723 $12,803,723

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$12,803,723 $12,803,723

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,818,117 $14,818,117

$2,014,394 $2,014,394 $12,803,723 $12,803,723 $14,818,117

Communities in Schools

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support Performance Learning Centers and maintain a network of local affiliate organizations across the state, and to partner with other state and national organizations to support student success in school and beyond.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$971,979 $971,979 $971,979

$971,979 $971,979 $971,979

$971,979 $971,979 $971,979

146.1 Reduce funds for local affiliate organizations.
State General Funds

($38,879)

($38,879)

($38,879)

146.100-Communities in Schools

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support Performance Learning Centers and maintain a network of local

affiliate organizations across the state, and to partner with other state and national organizations to support student

success in school and beyond.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$933,100

$933,100

$933,100

State General Funds

$933,100

$933,100

$933,100

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$933,100

$933,100

$933,100

Curriculum Development

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to develop a statewide, standards-based curriculum to guide instruction and assessment, and to provide training and instructional resources to teachers for implementing this curriculum.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,112,800 $1,112,800 $1,112,800

$1,112,800 $1,112,800 $1,112,800

$1,112,800 $1,112,800 $1,112,800

147.1 Eliminate funds for the GALILEO contract.
State General Funds

($125,512)

$0

$0

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147.2 Reduce funds for special assignment contracts.
State General Funds

($100,000)

147.100-Curriculum Development

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to develop a statewide, standards-based curriculum to guide instruction and

assessment, and to provide training and instructional resources to teachers for implementing this curriculum.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$987,288

$1,112,800

$1,012,800

State General Funds

$987,288

$1,112,800

$1,012,800

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$987,288

$1,112,800

$1,012,800

Federal Programs

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate federally funded programs and allocate federal funds to school systems.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS
ARRA-Education for Homeless Children & Youth ARRA-Special Education - Preschool Grants ARRA-Special Education Grants to States ARRA-Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $1,738,943,672
$1,873,212 $10,449,347 $313,758,336 $349,600,216 $1,063,262,561 $1,738,943,672

$0 $1,738,943,672
$1,873,212 $10,449,347 $313,758,336 $349,600,216 $1,063,262,561 $1,738,943,672

$0 $1,738,943,672
$1,873,212 $10,449,347 $313,758,336 $349,600,216 $1,063,262,561 $1,738,943,672

148.1 Reduce funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 to reflect project expenditures.

ARRA-Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies

($68,502,046) ($68,502,046)

148.2 Increase funds to reflect federal Education Jobs funds to assist local educational agencies in saving or creating education jobs.

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$321,388,830 $321,388,830

($68,502,046) $321,388,830

148.100-Federal Programs

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate federally funded programs and allocate federal funds to school

systems.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,991,830,456 $1,991,830,456 $1,991,830,456

ARRA-Education for Homeless Children & Youth

$1,873,212

$1,873,212

$1,873,212

ARRA-Special Education - Preschool Grants

$10,449,347 $10,449,347 $10,449,347

ARRA-Special Education Grants to States

$313,758,336 $313,758,336 $313,758,336

ARRA-Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies

$281,098,170 $281,098,170 $281,098,170

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,384,651,391 $1,384,651,391 $1,384,651,391

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,991,830,456 $1,991,830,456 $1,991,830,456

Georgia Learning Resources System

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to train teachers and administrators in instructional practices, to assist local school districts in complying with federal education laws, and to provide resources to educators and parents of students with disabilities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $6,153,035 $6,153,035 $6,153,035

$0 $0 $6,153,035 $6,153,035 $6,153,035

$0 $0 $6,153,035 $6,153,035 $6,153,035

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149.100-Georgia Learning Resources System Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to train teachers and administrators in instructional practices, to assist local

school districts in complying with federal education laws, and to provide resources to educators and parents of

students with disabilities.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$6,153,035

$6,153,035

$6,153,035

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$6,153,035

$6,153,035

$6,153,035

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,153,035

$6,153,035

$6,153,035

Georgia Virtual School

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to expand the accessibility and breadth of course offerings so that Georgia students can recover credits, access supplementary resources, enhance their studies, or earn additional credits in a manner not involving on-site interaction with a teacher.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,982,568 $4,982,568
$409,685 $409,685 $409,685 $5,392,253

$4,982,568 $4,982,568
$409,685 $409,685 $409,685 $5,392,253

$4,982,568 $4,982,568
$409,685 $409,685 $409,685 $5,392,253

150.1 Reduce funds for contracts.

State General Funds

($105,111)

($105,111)

($105,111)

150.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

Revenue Shortfall Reserve for K-12 Needs

$5,220

$5,220

150.100-Georgia Virtual School

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to expand the accessibility and breadth of course offerings so that Georgia

students can recover credits, access supplementary resources, enhance their studies, or earn additional credits in a

manner not involving on-site interaction with a teacher.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,877,457

$4,882,677

$4,882,677

State General Funds

$4,877,457

$4,877,457

$4,877,457

Revenue Shortfall Reserve for K-12 Needs

$5,220

$5,220

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$409,685

$409,685

$409,685

Sales and Services

$409,685

$409,685

$409,685

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$409,685

$409,685

$409,685

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,287,142

$5,292,362

$5,292,362

Georgia Youth Science and Technology

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to offer educational programming that increases interest and enthusiasm in science, math, and technology, particularly among elementary and middle school teachers and students in underserved areas of the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$150,000 $150,000 $150,000

$150,000 $150,000 $150,000

$150,000 $150,000 $150,000

151.1 Reduce funds for the Georgia Youth Science and Technology centers.

State General Funds

($12,000)

$0

($12,000)

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151.100-Georgia Youth Science and Technology Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to offer educational programming that increases interest and enthusiasm in

science, math, and technology, particularly among elementary and middle school teachers and students in

underserved areas of the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$138,000

$150,000

State General Funds

$138,000

$150,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$138,000

$150,000

$138,000 $138,000 $138,000

Governor's Honors Program

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide gifted high school students a summer program of challenging and enriching educational opportunities not usually available during the regular school year.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,063,633 $1,063,633 $1,063,633

$1,063,633 $1,063,633 $1,063,633

$1,063,633 $1,063,633 $1,063,633

152.1 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($44,677)

($44,677)

($44,677)

152.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

Revenue Shortfall Reserve for K-12 Needs

$3,181

$3,181

152.100-Governor's Honors Program

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide gifted high school students a summer program of challenging and

enriching educational opportunities not usually available during the regular school year.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,018,956

$1,022,137

$1,022,137

State General Funds

$1,018,956

$1,018,956

$1,018,956

Revenue Shortfall Reserve for K-12 Needs

$3,181

$3,181

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,018,956

$1,022,137

$1,022,137

Information Technology Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide internet access for local school systems.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,321,803 $3,321,803 $3,321,803

$3,321,803 $3,321,803 $3,321,803

153.100-Information Technology Services

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide internet access for local school systems.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,321,803

$3,321,803

State General Funds

$3,321,803

$3,321,803

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,321,803

$3,321,803

$3,321,803 $3,321,803 $3,321,803
$3,321,803 $3,321,803 $3,321,803

National Science Center and Foundation Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote students' interest in math and science by offering educational programs and developing and helping schools implement educational technology.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$200,000 $200,000 $200,000

$200,000 $200,000 $200,000

$200,000 $200,000 $200,000

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154.1 Eliminate funds. (S:Reduce funds)
State General Funds

($200,000)

($200,000)

154.100-National Science Center and Foundation

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote students' interest in math and science by offering educational

programs and developing and helping schools implement educational technology.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

State General Funds

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($150,000)
$50,000 $50,000 $50,000

Non Quality Basic Education Formula Grants

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund specific initiatives, including: the Georgia Special Needs Scholarship, children in residential education facilities, compensation for high performance principals, grants for migrant education, sparsity, low incidence special education, and one-time projects for local education boards.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$19,215,457 $19,215,457 $19,215,457

$19,215,457 $19,215,457 $19,215,457

$19,215,457 $19,215,457 $19,215,457

155.1 Reduce funds for Residential Treatment Centers.
State General Funds
155.2 Reduce funds for Sparsity Grants.
State General Funds
155.3 Reduce funds for Special Needs Scholarships.
State General Funds
155.4 Eliminate funds for Migrant Education grants.
State General Funds

($154,804) ($119,332) ($483,318) ($249,113)

$0 ($119,332) ($483,318) ($249,113)

($87,434) ($119,332) ($120,829) ($249,113)

155.100-Non Quality Basic Education Formula Grants

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund specific initiatives, including: the Georgia Special Needs Scholarship,

children in residential education facilities, compensation for high performance principals, grants for migrant

education, sparsity, low incidence special education, and one-time projects for local education boards.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$18,208,890 $18,363,694 $18,638,749

State General Funds

$18,208,890 $18,363,694 $18,638,749

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$18,208,890 $18,363,694 $18,638,749

Nutrition

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide leadership, training, technical assistance, and resources, so local program personnel can deliver meals that support nutritional well-being and performance at school and comply with federal standards.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Child Nutrition Discretionary Grants CFDA10.579

$25,629,814 $25,629,814 $538,683,868 $4,420,793

$25,629,814 $25,629,814 $538,683,868 $4,420,793

$25,629,814 $25,629,814 $538,683,868 $4,420,793

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$534,263,075 $534,263,075 $534,263,075 $564,313,682 $564,313,682 $564,313,682

156.1 Reduce supplemental funds for nutrition program.
State General Funds

($1,399,136) ($1,399,136) ($1,399,136)

156.100 -Nutrition

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide leadership, training, technical assistance, and resources, so local

program personnel can deliver meals that support nutritional well-being and performance at school and comply

with federal standards.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$24,230,678 $24,230,678 $24,230,678

State General Funds

$24,230,678 $24,230,678 $24,230,678

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$538,683,868 $538,683,868 $538,683,868

ARRA-Child Nutrition Discretionary Grants CFDA10.579

$4,420,793

$4,420,793

$4,420,793

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$534,263,075 $534,263,075 $534,263,075

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$562,914,546 $562,914,546 $562,914,546

Preschool Handicapped

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide early educational services to three- and four-year-old students with disabilities so that they enter school better prepared to succeed.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$28,465,950 $28,465,950 $28,465,950

$28,465,950 $28,465,950 $28,465,950

$28,465,950 $28,465,950 $28,465,950

158.1 Reduce funds.
State General Funds

($1,138,638) ($1,138,638) ($1,138,638)

158.100-Preschool Handicapped

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide early educational services to three- and four-year-old students with

disabilities so that they enter school better prepared to succeed.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$27,327,312 $27,327,312 $27,327,312

State General Funds

$27,327,312 $27,327,312 $27,327,312

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$27,327,312 $27,327,312 $27,327,312

Pupil Transportation

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist local school systems in their efforts to provide safe and efficient transportation for students to and from school and school related activities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$138,628,397 $138,628,397 $138,628,397

$138,628,397 $138,628,397 $138,628,397

$138,628,397 $138,628,397 $138,628,397

159.1 Reduce funds.
State General Funds

($5,545,136) ($5,545,136) ($5,545,136)

159.100-Pupil Transportation

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist local school systems in their efforts to provide safe and efficient

transportation for students to and from school and school related activities.

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TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

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$133,083,261 $133,083,261 $133,083,261

$133,083,261 $133,083,261 $133,083,261

$133,083,261 $133,083,261 $133,083,261

Quality Basic Education Equalization

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide additional financial assistance to local school systems ranking in the lowest 75% of per pupil tax wealth as outlined in O.C.G.A. 20-2-165.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$436,158,587 $436,158,587 $436,158,587

$436,158,587 $436,158,587 $436,158,587

$436,158,587 $436,158,587 $436,158,587

160.1 Increase funds for Colquitt ($443,930) and Chattooga ($31,212) County School Systems to correct an error in Local Option Sales Tax revenue data reported and equalization

earnings.

Revenue Shortfall Reserve for K-12 Needs

$475,142

$475,142

160.2 Increase funds to provide funding to Laurens County Public Schools to correct an error.

Revenue Shortfall Reserve for K-12 Needs

$500,000

$500,000

160.100-Quality Basic Education Equalization Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide additional financial assistance to local school systems ranking in the

lowest 75% of per pupil tax wealth as outlined in O.C.G.A. 20-2-165.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$436,158,587 $437,133,729 $437,133,729

State General Funds

$436,158,587 $436,158,587 $436,158,587

Revenue Shortfall Reserve for K-12 Needs

$975,142

$975,142

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$436,158,587 $437,133,729 $437,133,729

Quality Basic Education Local Five Mill Share

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this program is to recognize the required local portion of the Quality Basic Education program as outlined in O.C.G.A. 20-2-164.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($1,697,504,730) ($1,697,504,730) ($1,697,504,730) ($1,697,504,730) ($1,697,504,730) ($1,697,504,730) ($1,697,504,730) ($1,697,504,730) ($1,697,504,730)

161.100-Quality Basic Education Local Five Mill Share

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this program is to recognize the required local portion of the Quality Basic Education program as

outlined in O.C.G.A. 20-2-164.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

($1,697,504,730) ($1,697,504,730) ($1,697,504,730)

State General Funds

($1,697,504,730) ($1,697,504,730) ($1,697,504,730)

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($1,697,504,730) ($1,697,504,730) ($1,697,504,730)

Quality Basic Education Program

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide formula funds to school systems based on full time equivalent students for the instruction of students in grades K-12 as outlined in O.C.G.A. 20-2-161.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$7,786,519,286 $7,786,519,286 $7,786,519,286 $7,786,519,286 $7,786,519,286 $7,786,519,286

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Budget Stabilization-Education CFDA84.394
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$140,709,507 $140,709,507 $140,709,507 $140,709,507 $140,709,507 $140,709,507 $7,927,228,793 $7,927,228,793 $7,927,228,793

162.1 Increase funds for a midterm adjustment for enrollment growth. (H and S:Adjust based on actuals)

Revenue Shortfall Reserve for K-12 Needs

$83,024,414 $82,952,420 $82,952,420

162.2 Increase funds for differentiated pay for newly certified math and science teachers. (H:Adjust based on actuals)(S:Increase funds to implement salary supplements for math and science teachers certified on or after July 1, 2010 per HB280 (2009 Session))

Revenue Shortfall Reserve for K-12 Needs

$12,664,855 $12,648,503 $12,648,503

162.3 Reduce American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009 funds to reflect their use during FY 2010.

ARRA-Budget Stabilization-Education CFDA84.394

($14,539,717) ($14,539,717) ($14,539,717)

162.4 Increase funds for teacher training and experience for new charter commission schools opening in the 2010-2011 school year. (S:Adjust based on actuals)

Revenue Shortfall Reserve for K-12 Needs

$1,226,869

$1,192,589

162.5 Replace funds.

State General Funds Revenue Shortfall Reserve for K-12 Needs TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($53,428,878) $53,428,878
$0

($53,491,158) $53,491,158
$0

162.6 Utilize existing QBE funds to fund Charter System earnings ($1,897,206). (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

162.100-Quality Basic Education Program Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide formula funds to school systems based on full time equivalent

students for the instruction of students in grades K-12 as outlined in O.C.G.A. 20-2-161.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,882,208,555 $7,883,347,078 $7,883,312,798

State General Funds

$7,786,519,286 $7,733,090,408 $7,733,028,128

Revenue Shortfall Reserve for K-12 Needs

$95,689,269 $150,256,670 $150,284,670

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$126,169,790 $126,169,790 $126,169,790

ARRA-Budget Stabilization-Education CFDA84.394

$126,169,790 $126,169,790 $126,169,790

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,008,378,345 $8,009,516,868 $8,009,482,588

Regional Education Service Agencies

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide Georgia's sixteen Regional Education Service Agencies with funds to assist local school systems with improving the effectiveness of their educational programs by providing curriculum consultation, skill enhancement, professional development, technology training, and other shared services.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,316,629 $9,316,629 $9,316,629

$9,316,629 $9,316,629 $9,316,629

$9,316,629 $9,316,629 $9,316,629

163.1 Reduce funds for Regional Education Service Agencies (RESAs) core services.

State General Funds

($241,172)

($241,172)

163.2 Reduce funds for Education Technology Centers.

State General Funds

($120,000)

($120,000)

($241,172) ($120,000)

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163.3 Reduce funds by reducing grant amounts for Math Mentors.

State General Funds

($71,493)

($71,493)

($71,493)

163.100-Regional Education Service Agencies Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide Georgia's sixteen Regional Education Service Agencies with funds to

assist local school systems with improving the effectiveness of their educational programs by providing curriculum

consultation, skill enhancement, professional development, technology training, and other shared services.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$8,883,964

$8,883,964

$8,883,964

State General Funds

$8,883,964

$8,883,964

$8,883,964

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,883,964

$8,883,964

$8,883,964

School Improvement

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide research, technical assistance, resources, teacher professional learning, and leadership training for low- performing schools and local educational agencies to help them design and implement school improvement strategies to improve graduation rates and overall student achievement.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,757,500 $5,757,500 $5,757,500

$5,757,500 $5,757,500 $5,757,500

$5,757,500 $5,757,500 $5,757,500

164.1 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($371,665)

($371,665)

($371,665)

164.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

Revenue Shortfall Reserve for K-12 Needs

$77,522

$77,522

164.100-School Improvement

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide research, technical assistance, resources, teacher professional

learning, and leadership training for low- performing schools and local educational agencies to help them design

and implement school improvement strategies to improve graduation rates and overall student achievement.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,385,835

$5,463,357

$5,463,357

State General Funds

$5,385,835

$5,385,835

$5,385,835

Revenue Shortfall Reserve for K-12 Needs

$77,522

$77,522

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,385,835

$5,463,357

$5,463,357

School Nurses

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for school nurses who provide health procedures for students at school.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$27,499,500 $27,499,500 $27,499,500

$27,499,500 $27,499,500 $27,499,500

$27,499,500 $27,499,500 $27,499,500

165.1 Reduce funds for grants.
State General Funds

($1,099,980) ($1,099,980) ($1,099,980)

165.100 -School Nurses

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for school nurses who provide health procedures for

students at school.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

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$26,399,520 $26,399,520 $26,399,520

$26,399,520 $26,399,520 $26,399,520

$26,399,520 $26,399,520 $26,399,520

Severely Emotionally Disturbed

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support (GNETS), which provides services, education, and resources for students ages three to twenty-one with autism or severe emotional behavioral problems and their families.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$65,573,814 $65,573,814 $7,983,572
$7,983,572 $73,557,386

$65,573,814 $65,573,814 $7,983,572
$7,983,572 $73,557,386

$65,573,814 $65,573,814 $7,983,572 $7,983,572 $73,557,386

166.1 Reduce funds.
State General Funds

($2,622,953) ($2,622,953) ($2,622,953)

166.100-Severely Emotionally Disturbed

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support

(GNETS), which provides services, education, and resources for students ages three to twenty-one with autism or

severe emotional behavioral problems and their families.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$62,950,861 $62,950,861 $62,950,861

State General Funds

$62,950,861 $62,950,861 $62,950,861

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$7,983,572

$7,983,572

$7,983,572

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$7,983,572

$7,983,572

$7,983,572

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$70,934,433 $70,934,433 $70,934,433

State Interagency Transfers

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide health insurance to retired teachers and non-certificated personnel and to pass through funding via a contract. These transfers include health insurance for retired teachers and noncertificated personnel, special education services in other state agencies, teacher's retirement, and vocational funding for the post-secondary vocational education agency.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$39,309,946 $39,309,946 $23,930,738 $23,930,738 $63,240,684

$39,309,946 $39,309,946 $23,930,738 $23,930,738 $63,240,684

$39,309,946 $39,309,946 $23,930,738 $23,930,738 $63,240,684

167.1 Increase funds for State Interagency Transfers' Non-certificated Health Insurance. (H and S:Reduce and distribute funds for the State Health Benefit Plan to state agencies)

State General Funds Revenue Shortfall Reserve for K-12 Needs TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $56,468,639 $56,468,639

($5,180,350) $0
($5,180,350)

($5,180,350) $0
($5,180,350)

167.2 Reduce funds for supplemental grants. (H and S:Eliminate supplemental grants)

State General Funds

($123,569)

($550,000)

($550,000)

167.100-State Interagency Transfers

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide health insurance to retired teachers and non-certificated personnel

and to pass through funding via a contract. These transfers include health insurance for retired teachers and non-

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certificated personnel, special education services in other state agencies, teacher's retirement, and vocational

funding for the post-secondary vocational education agency.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$95,655,016 $33,579,596

State General Funds

$39,186,377 $33,579,596

Revenue Shortfall Reserve for K-12 Needs

$56,468,639

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$23,930,738 $23,930,738

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$23,930,738 $23,930,738

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$119,585,754 $57,510,334

$33,579,596 $33,579,596
$23,930,738 $23,930,738 $57,510,334

State Schools

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to prepare sensory-impaired and multi-disabled students to become productive citizens by providing a learning environment addressing their academic, vocational, and social development.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$22,621,807 $22,621,807 $1,423,122
$490,407 $490,407 $828,560 $828,560 $104,155 $104,155 $24,044,929

$22,621,807 $22,621,807 $1,423,122
$490,407 $490,407 $828,560 $828,560 $104,155 $104,155 $24,044,929

$22,621,807 $22,621,807 $1,423,122
$490,407 $490,407 $828,560 $828,560 $104,155 $104,155 $24,044,929

168.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit

Plan.

Revenue Shortfall Reserve for K-12 Needs

$375,296

$375,296

168.2 Increase funds for physical fitness activities at the Georgia School for the Deaf.

Revenue Shortfall Reserve for K-12 Needs

$9,100

$9,100

168.100 -State Schools

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to prepare sensory-impaired and multi-disabled students to become productive

citizens by providing a learning environment addressing their academic, vocational, and social development.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$22,621,807 $23,006,203 $23,006,203

State General Funds

$22,621,807 $22,621,807 $22,621,807

Revenue Shortfall Reserve for K-12 Needs

$384,396

$384,396

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,423,122

$1,423,122

$1,423,122

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$490,407

$490,407

$490,407

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$490,407

$490,407

$490,407

Intergovernmental Transfers

$828,560

$828,560

$828,560

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$828,560

$828,560

$828,560

Sales and Services

$104,155

$104,155

$104,155

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$104,155

$104,155

$104,155

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$24,044,929 $24,429,325 $24,429,325

Technology/Career Education

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to equip students with academic, vocational, technical, and leadership skills and to extend learning opportunities beyond the traditional school day and year.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$14,792,880 $14,792,880 $17,708,583

$14,792,880 $14,792,880 $17,708,583

$14,792,880 $14,792,880 $17,708,583

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$17,708,583 $8,994,899 $8,994,899 $8,994,899 $41,496,362

$17,708,583 $8,994,899 $8,994,899 $8,994,899 $41,496,362

$17,708,583 $8,994,899 $8,994,899 $8,994,899 $41,496,362

169.1 Reduce funds.
State General Funds

($641,319)

($641,319)

($641,319)

169.100-Technology/Career Education

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to equip students with academic, vocational, technical, and leadership skills

and to extend learning opportunities beyond the traditional school day and year.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$14,151,561 $14,151,561 $14,151,561

State General Funds

$14,151,561 $14,151,561 $14,151,561

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$17,708,583 $17,708,583 $17,708,583

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$17,708,583 $17,708,583 $17,708,583

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$8,994,899

$8,994,899

$8,994,899

Intergovernmental Transfers

$8,994,899

$8,994,899

$8,994,899

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$8,994,899

$8,994,899

$8,994,899

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$40,855,043 $40,855,043 $40,855,043

Testing

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer the statewide student assessment program and provide related testing instruments and training to local schools.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,823,504 $13,823,504 $13,273,150 $13,273,150 $27,096,654

$13,823,504 $13,823,504 $13,273,150 $13,273,150 $27,096,654

$13,823,504 $13,823,504 $13,273,150 $13,273,150 $27,096,654

170.100 -Testing

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer the statewide student assessment program and provide related

testing instruments and training to local schools.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$13,823,504 $13,823,504 $13,823,504

State General Funds

$13,823,504 $13,823,504 $13,823,504

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$13,273,150 $13,273,150 $13,273,150

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$13,273,150 $13,273,150 $13,273,150

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$27,096,654 $27,096,654 $27,096,654

Tuition for Multi-Handicapped

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to partially reimburse school systems for private residential placements when the school system is unable to provide an appropriate program for a multi-handicapped student.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,567,622 $1,567,622 $1,567,622

$1,567,622 $1,567,622 $1,567,622

$1,567,622 $1,567,622 $1,567,622

171.1 Reduce funds.
State General Funds

($62,705)

($62,705)

($62,705)

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171.100-Tuition for Multi-Handicapped

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to partially reimburse school systems for private residential placements when

the school system is unable to provide an appropriate program for a multi-handicapped student.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,504,917

$1,504,917

$1,504,917

State General Funds

$1,504,917

$1,504,917

$1,504,917

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,504,917

$1,504,917

$1,504,917

The formula calculation for Quality Basic Education funding assumes a base unit cost of $2,725.07. In addition, all local school system allotments for Quality Basic Education shall be made in accordance with funds appropriated by this Act.

Section 24: Employees' Retirement System of Georgia

Section Total - Continuation

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,790,784 $8,790,784 $3,028,535 $3,028,535 $16,748,641 $16,748,641 $28,567,960

$8,790,784 $8,790,784 $3,028,535 $3,028,535 $16,748,641 $16,748,641 $28,567,960

$8,790,784 $8,790,784 $3,028,535 $3,028,535 $16,748,641 $16,748,641 $28,567,960

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$17,405,245 $17,405,245

$17,405,245 $17,405,245

$3,028,535

$3,028,535

$3,028,535

$3,028,535

$16,753,119 $16,753,119

$16,753,119 $16,753,119

$37,186,899 $37,186,899

$9,030,245 $9,030,245 $3,028,535 $3,028,535 $16,753,119 $16,753,119 $28,811,899

Deferred Compensation

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide excellent service to participants in the deferred compensation program for all employees of the State, giving them an effective supplement for their retirement planning.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $3,028,535 $3,028,535 $3,028,535 $3,028,535

$0 $0 $3,028,535 $3,028,535 $3,028,535 $3,028,535

172.100-Deferred Compensation

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide excellent service to participants in the deferred compensation

program for all employees of the State, giving them an effective supplement for their retirement planning.

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,028,535

$3,028,535

Sales and Services

$3,028,535

$3,028,535

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$3,028,535

$3,028,535

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,028,535

$3,028,535

$0 $0 $3,028,535 $3,028,535 $3,028,535 $3,028,535
$3,028,535 $3,028,535 $3,028,535 $3,028,535

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Georgia Military Pension Fund

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide retirement allowances and other benefits for members of the Georgia National Guard.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,281,784 $1,281,784 $1,281,784

$1,281,784 $1,281,784 $1,281,784

173.1 Increase funds to the level required by the latest actuarial report.

State General Funds

$239,461

$239,461

173.100-Georgia Military Pension Fund

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide retirement allowances and other benefits for members of the

Georgia National Guard.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,521,245

$1,521,245

State General Funds

$1,521,245

$1,521,245

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,521,245

$1,521,245

$1,281,784 $1,281,784 $1,281,784
$239,461
$1,521,245 $1,521,245 $1,521,245

Public School Employees Retirement System Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to account for the receipt of retirement contributions, ensure sound investing of system funds, and provide timely and accurate payment of retirement benefits.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,509,000 $7,509,000 $7,509,000

$7,509,000 $7,509,000 $7,509,000

$7,509,000 $7,509,000 $7,509,000

174.1 Increase funds to the level required by the latest actuarial report. (S:Do not pre-pay; fund in FY2012)

State General Funds

$8,375,000

$8,375,000

$0

174.100-Public School Employees Retirement System

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to account for the receipt of retirement contributions, ensure sound investing of

system funds, and provide timely and accurate payment of retirement benefits.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$15,884,000 $15,884,000

$7,509,000

State General Funds

$15,884,000 $15,884,000

$7,509,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$15,884,000 $15,884,000

$7,509,000

System Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to collect employee and employer contributions, invest the accumulated funds, and disburse retirement benefits to members and beneficiaries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Retirement Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $16,748,641 $16,748,641 $16,748,641 $16,748,641

$0 $0 $16,748,641 $16,748,641 $16,748,641 $16,748,641

$0 $0 $16,748,641 $16,748,641 $16,748,641 $16,748,641

175.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

Retirement Payments

$4,478

$4,478

$4,478

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175.100-System Administration

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to collect employee and employer contributions, invest the accumulated funds,

and disburse retirement benefits to members and beneficiaries.

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$16,753,119 $16,753,119 $16,753,119

State Funds Transfers

$16,753,119 $16,753,119 $16,753,119

Retirement Payments

$16,753,119 $16,753,119 $16,753,119

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$16,753,119 $16,753,119 $16,753,119

It is the intent of the General Assembly that the employer contribution rate for the Employees' Retirement System shall not exceed 10.41% for New Plan employees and 5.66% for Old Plan employees. For the GSEPS employees, the employer contribution rate shall not exceed 6.54% for the pension portion of the benefit and 3.0% in employer match contributions for the 401(k) portion of the benefit. It is the intent of the General Assembly that the employer contribution for Public School Employees' Retirement System shall not exceed $187.16 per member for State Fiscal Year 2011.

Section 25: Forestry Commission, State

Section Total - Continuation

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Wildland Fire Management CFDA10.688 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Royalties and Rents Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$28,530,457 $28,530,457 $14,058,380 $5,000,000
$9,058,380 $6,748,395
$125,000 $13,000
$6,610,395 $49,337,232

$28,530,457 $28,530,457 $14,058,380 $5,000,000
$9,058,380 $6,748,395
$125,000 $13,000
$6,610,395 $49,337,232

$28,530,457 $28,530,457 $14,058,380 $5,000,000 $9,058,380 $6,748,395
$125,000 $13,000
$6,610,395 $49,337,232

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Wildland Fire Management CFDA10.688 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Royalties and Rents Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$27,271,823 $27,936,105

$27,271,823 $27,936,105

$14,058,380 $14,058,380

$5,000,000

$5,000,000

$9,058,380

$9,058,380

$6,748,395

$6,748,395

$125,000

$125,000

$13,000

$13,000

$6,610,395

$6,610,395

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

$48,128,598 $48,792,880

$27,832,371 $27,832,371 $14,058,380 $5,000,000 $9,058,380 $6,748,395
$125,000 $13,000
$6,610,395 $50,000 $50,000
$48,689,146

Commission Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer work force needs, handle purchasing, accounts receivable and payable, meet information technology needs, and provide oversight that emphasizes customer values and process innovation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,454,715 $3,454,715
$34,106 $34,106 $50,888

$3,454,715 $3,454,715
$34,106 $34,106 $50,888

$3,454,715 $3,454,715
$34,106 $34,106 $50,888

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Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$50,888 $50,888 $3,539,709

$50,888 $50,888 $3,539,709

$50,888 $50,888 $3,539,709

176.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($2,981)

($2,981)

($2,981)

176.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($5,034)

($5,034)

($5,034)

176.3 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect projected expenditures and for five positions.

State General Funds

($115,496)

($115,496)

($115,496)

176.4 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($82,352)

($82,352)

($82,352)

176.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$45,526

$45,526

176.100-Commission Administration

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer work force needs, handle purchasing, accounts receivable and

payable, meet information technology needs, and provide oversight that emphasizes customer values and process

innovation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,248,852

$3,294,378

$3,294,378

State General Funds

$3,248,852

$3,294,378

$3,294,378

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$34,106

$34,106

$34,106

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$34,106

$34,106

$34,106

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$50,888

$50,888

$50,888

Sales and Services

$50,888

$50,888

$50,888

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$50,888

$50,888

$50,888

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,333,846

$3,379,372

$3,379,372

Forest Management

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure the stewardship of forest lands; to collect and analyze state forestry inventory data; to administer federal forestry cost share assistance programs; to study forest health and invasive species control issues; to manage state owned forests; to educate private forest landowners and timber harvesters about best management practices; to assist communities with management of forested greenspace; to promote and obtain conservation easements; to manage of Georgia's Carbon Registry; to promote retention, investment, and/or expansion of new emerging and existing forest and forest biomass industries and, during extreme fire danger, to provide logistical, overhead, and direct fire suppression assistance to the Forest Protection program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Wildland Fire Management CFDA10.688 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,525,694 $2,525,694 $8,548,276 $1,900,000 $6,648,276 $1,002,832
$125,000 $125,000 $877,832 $877,832 $12,076,802

$2,525,694 $2,525,694 $8,548,276 $1,900,000 $6,648,276 $1,002,832
$125,000 $125,000 $877,832 $877,832 $12,076,802

$2,525,694 $2,525,694 $8,548,276 $1,900,000 $6,648,276 $1,002,832
$125,000 $125,000 $877,832 $877,832 $12,076,802

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177.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($6,884)

($6,884)

($6,884)

177.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($430)

($430)

($430)

177.3 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect projected expenditures and for seven positions.

State General Funds

($268,102)

($268,102)

($268,102)

177.4 Reduce funds by replacing state funds with existing federal funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($108,737)

($108,737)

($108,737)

177.5 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($5,000)

($5,000)

($5,000)

177.6 Replace funds.

State General Funds Agency to Agency Contracts TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($50,000) $50,000
$0

($50,000) $50,000
$0

($50,000) $50,000
$0

177.7 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$38,858

$38,858

177.100-Forest Management

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure the stewardship of forest lands; to collect and analyze state forestry

inventory data; to administer federal forestry cost share assistance programs; to study forest health and invasive

species control issues; to manage state owned forests; to educate private forest landowners and timber harvesters

about best management practices; to assist communities with management of forested greenspace; to promote and

obtain conservation easements; to manage of Georgia's Carbon Registry; to promote retention, investment, and/or

expansion of new emerging and existing forest and forest biomass industries and, during extreme fire danger, to

provide logistical, overhead, and direct fire suppression assistance to the Forest Protection program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,086,541

$2,125,399

$2,125,399

State General Funds

$2,086,541

$2,125,399

$2,125,399

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$8,548,276

$8,548,276

$8,548,276

ARRA-Wildland Fire Management CFDA10.688

$1,900,000

$1,900,000

$1,900,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$6,648,276

$6,648,276

$6,648,276

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,002,832

$1,002,832

$1,002,832

Intergovernmental Transfers

$125,000

$125,000

$125,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$125,000

$125,000

$125,000

Sales and Services

$877,832

$877,832

$877,832

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$877,832

$877,832

$877,832

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

State Funds Transfers

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

Agency to Agency Contracts

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,687,649 $11,726,507 $11,726,507

Forest Protection

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure an aggressive and efficient response and suppression of forest fires in

the unincorporated areas of the State; to mitigate hazardous forest fuels; to issue burn permits, to provide statewide

education in the prevention of wildfires; to perform wildfire arson investigations; to promote community wildland

fire planning and protection through cooperative agreements with fire departments; to train and certify firefighters

in wildland firefighting; to provide assistance and support to rural fire departments including selling wildland fire

engines and tankers; and to support the Forest Management program during periods of low fire danger.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Wildland Fire Management CFDA10.688 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$22,550,048 $22,550,048 $5,342,281 $3,100,000
$2,242,281 $4,621,312
$13,000 $13,000 $4,608,312 $4,608,312 $32,513,641

$22,550,048 $22,550,048 $5,342,281 $3,100,000
$2,242,281 $4,621,312
$13,000 $13,000 $4,608,312 $4,608,312 $32,513,641

$22,550,048 $22,550,048 $5,342,281 $3,100,000 $2,242,281 $4,621,312
$13,000 $13,000 $4,608,312 $4,608,312 $32,513,641

178.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($37,450)

($37,450)

($37,450)

178.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($5,422)

($5,422)

($5,422)

178.3 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect projected expenditures and for four positions.

State General Funds

($291,169)

($187,435)

($291,169)

178.4 Reduce funds by replacing state funds with existing federal funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($44,970)

($44,970)

($44,970)

178.5 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($126,045)

($126,045)

($126,045)

178.6 Reduce funds to reflect the reorganization of district offices and for three positions.

State General Funds

($108,562)

($108,562)

($108,562)

178.7 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$403,624

$403,624

178.8 Increase funds for operations to comply with narrow banding license requirement of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

State General Funds

$72,540

$72,540

178.100-Forest Protection

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure an aggressive and efficient response and suppression of forest fires in

the unincorporated areas of the State; to mitigate hazardous forest fuels; to issue burn permits, to provide statewide

education in the prevention of wildfires; to perform wildfire arson investigations; to promote community wildland

fire planning and protection through cooperative agreements with fire departments; to train and certify firefighters

in wildland firefighting; to provide assistance and support to rural fire departments including selling wildland fire

engines and tankers; and to support the Forest Management program during periods of low fire danger.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$21,936,430 $22,516,328 $22,412,594

State General Funds

$21,936,430 $22,516,328 $22,412,594

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$5,342,281

$5,342,281

$5,342,281

ARRA-Wildland Fire Management CFDA10.688

$3,100,000

$3,100,000

$3,100,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,242,281

$2,242,281

$2,242,281

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$4,621,312

$4,621,312

$4,621,312

Royalties and Rents

$13,000

$13,000

$13,000

Royalties and Rents Not Itemized

$13,000

$13,000

$13,000

Sales and Services

$4,608,312

$4,608,312

$4,608,312

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,608,312 $31,900,023

$4,608,312 $32,479,921

$4,608,312 $32,376,187

Tree Seedling Nursery

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to produce an adequate quantity of high quality forest tree seedlings for sale at reasonable cost to Georgia landowners.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $133,717 $133,717 $1,073,363 $1,073,363 $1,073,363 $1,207,080

$0 $0 $133,717 $133,717 $1,073,363 $1,073,363 $1,073,363 $1,207,080

$0 $0 $133,717 $133,717 $1,073,363 $1,073,363 $1,073,363 $1,207,080

179.100-Tree Seedling Nursery

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to produce an adequate quantity of high quality forest tree seedlings for sale at

reasonable cost to Georgia landowners.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$133,717

$133,717

$133,717

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$133,717

$133,717

$133,717

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,073,363

$1,073,363

$1,073,363

Sales and Services

$1,073,363

$1,073,363

$1,073,363

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$1,073,363

$1,073,363

$1,073,363

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,207,080

$1,207,080

$1,207,080

Section 26: Governor, Office of the

Section Total - Continuation

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Intergovernmental Transfers Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Sales and Services Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Federal Funds Indirect
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$40,659,692 $40,659,692 $41,119,167 $40,869,167
$250,000 $2,333,959
$500,000 $100,000 $965,214 $561,056 $207,689 $3,961,675 $147,325 $3,814,350 $88,074,493

$40,659,692 $40,659,692 $41,119,167 $40,869,167
$250,000 $2,333,959
$500,000 $100,000 $965,214 $561,056 $207,689 $3,961,675 $147,325 $3,814,350 $88,074,493

$40,659,692 $40,659,692 $41,119,167 $40,869,167
$250,000 $2,333,959
$500,000 $100,000 $965,214 $561,056 $207,689 $3,961,675 $147,325 $3,814,350 $88,074,493

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$38,796,771 $39,057,934

$38,796,771 $39,057,934

$44,683,517 $44,683,517

$40,869,167 $40,869,167

$3,814,350

$3,814,350

$2,333,959

$2,333,959

$37,664,639 $37,664,639 $44,683,517 $40,869,167 $3,814,350 $3,733,959

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Reserved Fund Balances Intergovernmental Transfers Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Sales and Services Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$500,000 $100,000 $965,214 $561,056 $207,689 $147,325 $147,325 $85,961,572

$500,000 $100,000 $965,214 $561,056 $207,689 $147,325 $147,325 $86,222,735

$1,900,000 $100,000 $965,214 $561,056 $207,689 $147,325 $147,325
$86,229,440

Governor's Emergency Fund

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide emergency funds to draw on when disasters create extraordinary demands on government.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,469,576 $3,469,576 $3,469,576

$3,469,576 $3,469,576 $3,469,576

$3,469,576 $3,469,576 $3,469,576

180.100-Governor's Emergency Fund

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide emergency funds to draw on when disasters create extraordinary

demands on government.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,469,576

$3,469,576

$3,469,576

State General Funds

$3,469,576

$3,469,576

$3,469,576

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,469,576

$3,469,576

$3,469,576

Governor's Office

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide numerous duties including, but not limited to: granting commissions, appointments and vacancies, maintaining order, and temporary transfer of institutions between departments or agencies. The Mansion allowance per OCGA 45-7-4 shall be $40,000.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,276,732 $6,276,732 $5,196,851 $5,196,851
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $11,573,583

$6,276,732 $6,276,732 $5,196,851 $5,196,851
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $11,573,583

$6,276,732 $6,276,732 $5,196,851 $5,196,851
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $11,573,583

181.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$768

$768

$768

181.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($50,687)

($50,687)

($50,687)

181.3 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($232,621)

($232,621)

($232,621)

181.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$73,954

$73,954

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181.100-Governor's Office

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide numerous duties including, but not limited to: granting commissions,

appointments and vacancies, maintaining order, and temporary transfer of institutions between departments or

agencies. The Mansion allowance per OCGA 45-7-4 shall be $40,000.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,994,192

$6,068,146

$6,068,146

State General Funds

$5,994,192

$6,068,146

$6,068,146

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$5,196,851

$5,196,851

$5,196,851

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$5,196,851

$5,196,851

$5,196,851

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,291,043 $11,364,997 $11,364,997

Planning and Budget, Governor's Office of Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve state government operations and services by leading and assisting in the evaluation, development, and implementation of budgets, plans, programs, and policies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,022,745 $8,022,745 $8,022,745

$8,022,745 $8,022,745 $8,022,745

$8,022,745 $8,022,745 $8,022,745

182.1 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS). (H and S:Reduce telecommunications expenses to reflect actual billings)

State General Funds

$289,982

$100,982

$100,982

182.2 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($296,999)

($296,999)

($296,999)

182.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$92,317

$92,317

182.100-Planning and Budget, Governor's Office of

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve state government operations and services by leading and assisting

in the evaluation, development, and implementation of budgets, plans, programs, and policies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$8,015,728

$7,919,045

$7,919,045

State General Funds

$8,015,728

$7,919,045

$7,919,045

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,015,728

$7,919,045

$7,919,045

Arts, Georgia Council for the

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for Council operations, fund grants and services for non-profit arts and cultural organizations, and maintain the Georgia State Art Collection and Capital Galleries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$790,735 $790,735 $659,400 $659,400 $1,450,135

$790,735 $790,735 $659,400 $659,400 $1,450,135

$790,735 $790,735 $659,400 $659,400 $1,450,135

183.1 Reduce funds for personnel.
State General Funds

($8,871)

($8,871)

($8,871)

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183.2 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($22,758)

($22,758)

($22,758)

183.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$4,252

$4,252

183.100-Arts, Georgia Council for the

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for Council operations, fund grants and services for non-profit arts

and cultural organizations, and maintain the Georgia State Art Collection and Capital Galleries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$759,106

$763,358

$763,358

State General Funds

$759,106

$763,358

$763,358

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$659,400

$659,400

$659,400

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$659,400

$659,400

$659,400

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,418,506

$1,422,758

$1,422,758

Child Advocate, Office of the

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide independent oversight of persons, organizations, and agencies responsible for the protection and well-being of children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$879,701 $879,701
$89,558 $89,558
$25 $25 $25 $969,284

$879,701 $879,701
$89,558 $89,558
$25 $25 $25 $969,284

$879,701 $879,701
$89,558 $89,558
$25 $25 $25 $969,284

184.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($3,848)

($3,848)

($3,848)

184.2 Reduce funds by maximizing federal grant funds by shifting allowable personnel expenditures effective October 2010.

State General Funds

($22,500)

($22,500)

($22,500)

184.3 Reduce funds by recognizing net savings including one-time moving expenses related to move to state-owned property.

State General Funds

($15,000)

($17,200)

($17,200)

184.4 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($9,978)

($9,978)

($9,978)

184.5 Reduce funds for contracts based on projected expenditures.

State General Funds

($7,561)

($7,561)

($7,561)

184.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$13,296

$13,296

184.100-Child Advocate, Office of the

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide independent oversight of persons, organizations, and agencies

responsible for the protection and well-being of children.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$820,814 $820,814
$89,558 $89,558
$25 $25 $25 $910,397

$831,910 $831,910
$89,558 $89,558
$25 $25 $25 $921,493

$831,910 $831,910
$89,558 $89,558
$25 $25 $25 $921,493

Children and Families, Governor's Office for Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to enhance coordination and communication among providers and stakeholders of services to families.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Indirect FFID Temporary Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,002,330 $4,002,330 $4,651,246 $4,401,246
$250,000 $250,000 $3,814,350 $3,814,350 $3,814,350 $12,467,926

$4,002,330 $4,002,330 $4,651,246 $4,401,246
$250,000 $250,000 $3,814,350 $3,814,350 $3,814,350 $12,467,926

$4,002,330 $4,002,330 $4,651,246 $4,401,246
$250,000 $250,000 $3,814,350 $3,814,350 $3,814,350 $12,467,926

185.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($34,033)

($34,033)

185.2 Reduce funds by shifting allowable personnel expenditures to federal grants.

State General Funds

($20,939)

($20,939)

185.3 Reduce funds by eliminating all non-essential travel.

State General Funds

($2,500)

($2,500)

185.4 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($8,300)

($8,300)

185.5 Reduce funds by shifting allowable real estate rental costs to federal grants.

State General Funds

($16,773)

($16,773)

185.6 Reduce funds for training.

State General Funds

($13,300)

($13,300)

185.7 Reduce funds by utilizing federal funds for the annual youth conference.

State General Funds

($32,700)

($32,700)

185.8 Reduce funds for implementation of new Community Strategy Grants.

State General Funds

($291,314)

($291,314)

185.9 Transfer funds to the Department of Human Services.

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

($250,000)

($250,000)

185.10 Reclassify other funds as federal funds in accordance with State Accounting Office Financial Management Policies and Procedures.

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 FFID Temporary Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,814,350 ($3,814,350)
$0

$3,814,350 ($3,814,350)
$0

($34,033) ($20,939)
($2,500) ($8,300) ($16,773) ($13,300) ($32,700) ($291,314) ($250,000)
$3,814,350 ($3,814,350)
$0

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185.11 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit

Plan.

State General Funds

$9,988

$9,988

185.12 Replace funds.

State General Funds Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($1,400,000) $1,400,000
$0

185.100-Children and Families, Governor's Office for

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to enhance coordination and communication among providers and stakeholders

of services to families.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,582,471

$3,592,459

$2,192,459

State General Funds

$3,582,471

$3,592,459

$2,192,459

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$8,215,596

$8,215,596

$8,215,596

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$4,401,246

$4,401,246

$4,401,246

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$3,814,350

$3,814,350

$3,814,350

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$3,814,350

$3,814,350

$3,814,350

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,400,000

Reserved Fund Balances

$1,400,000

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$1,400,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,798,067 $11,808,055 $11,808,055

Consumer Protection, Governor's Office of Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect consumers and legitimate business enterprises from unfair and deceptive business practices through the enforcement of the Fair Business Practices Act and other related consumer protection statutes.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,664,935 $6,664,935 $1,572,903
$965,214 $965,214 $400,000 $400,000 $207,689 $207,689 $8,237,838

$6,664,935 $6,664,935 $1,572,903
$965,214 $965,214 $400,000 $400,000 $207,689 $207,689 $8,237,838

$6,664,935 $6,664,935 $1,572,903
$965,214 $965,214 $400,000 $400,000 $207,689 $207,689 $8,237,838

186.1 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$13,329

$13,329

$13,329

186.2 Reduce funds for four vacant positions.

State General Funds

($354,465)

($354,465)

($354,465)

186.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$95,096

$95,096

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186.100-Consumer Protection, Governor's Office of

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect consumers and legitimate business enterprises from unfair and

deceptive business practices through the enforcement of the Fair Business Practices Act and other related consumer

protection statutes.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,323,799

$6,418,895

$6,418,895

State General Funds

$6,323,799

$6,418,895

$6,418,895

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,572,903

$1,572,903

$1,572,903

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$965,214

$965,214

$965,214

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$965,214

$965,214

$965,214

Sales and Services

$400,000

$400,000

$400,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$400,000

$400,000

$400,000

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties

$207,689

$207,689

$207,689

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized

$207,689

$207,689

$207,689

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,896,702

$7,991,798

$7,991,798

Emergency Management Agency, Georgia Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a disaster, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery program by coordinating federal, state, and other resources and supporting local governments to respond to major disasters and emergency events, and to coordinate state resources for the preparation and prevention of threats and acts of terrorism and to serve as the State's point of contact for the federal Department of Homeland Security.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,389,020 $2,389,020 $29,703,182 $29,703,182
$660,531 $500,000 $500,000 $160,531 $160,531 $147,325 $147,325 $147,325 $32,900,058

$2,389,020 $2,389,020 $29,703,182 $29,703,182
$660,531 $500,000 $500,000 $160,531 $160,531 $147,325 $147,325 $147,325 $32,900,058

$2,389,020 $2,389,020 $29,703,182 $29,703,182
$660,531 $500,000 $500,000 $160,531 $160,531 $147,325 $147,325 $147,325 $32,900,058

187.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($260,945)

($260,945)

187.2 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($8,457)

($8,457)

187.3 Reduce funds for the Civil Air Patrol contract.

State General Funds

($6,705)

($6,705)

187.4 Eliminate funds for the Excess Property 1122 Procurement Program and transfer operations to the Department of Public Safety.

State General Funds

($81,923)

($81,923)

187.5 Reduce funds for the Meridian Systems contract.

State General Funds

($8,550)

($8,550)

($260,945) ($8,457) $0
($81,923) ($8,550)

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187.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit

Plan.

State General Funds

$32,820

$32,820

187.100-Emergency Management Agency, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a disaster, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery

program by coordinating federal, state, and other resources and supporting local governments to respond to major

disasters and emergency events, and to coordinate state resources for the preparation and prevention of threats and

acts of terrorism and to serve as the State's point of contact for the federal Department of Homeland Security.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,022,440

$2,055,260

$2,061,965

State General Funds

$2,022,440

$2,055,260

$2,061,965

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$29,703,182 $29,703,182 $29,703,182

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$29,703,182 $29,703,182 $29,703,182

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$660,531

$660,531

$660,531

Reserved Fund Balances

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

Sales and Services

$160,531

$160,531

$160,531

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$160,531

$160,531

$160,531

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$147,325

$147,325

$147,325

State Funds Transfers

$147,325

$147,325

$147,325

Agency to Agency Contracts

$147,325

$147,325

$147,325

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$32,533,478 $32,566,298 $32,573,003

Equal Opportunity, Georgia Commission on Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce the Georgia Fair Employment Practices Act of 1978, as amended, and the Fair Housing Act, which makes it unlawful to discriminate against any individual.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$522,722 $522,722 $407,000 $407,000 $929,722

$522,722 $522,722 $407,000 $407,000 $929,722

$522,722 $522,722 $407,000 $407,000 $929,722

188.1 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$10,704

$10,704

$10,704

188.2 Reduce funds for one position.

State General Funds

($39,964)

($39,964)

($39,964)

188.3 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($2,200)

($2,200)

($2,200)

188.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$8,885

$8,885

188.100-Equal Opportunity, Georgia Commission on

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce the Georgia Fair Employment Practices Act of 1978, as amended,

and the Fair Housing Act, which makes it unlawful to discriminate against any individual.

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

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$491,262 $491,262 $407,000 $407,000 $898,262

$500,147 $500,147 $407,000 $407,000 $907,147

$500,147 $500,147 $407,000 $407,000 $907,147

Office of the State Inspector General

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to foster and promote accountability and integrity in state government by investigating and preventing fraud, waste, and abuse.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$623,898 $623,898 $623,898

$623,898 $623,898 $623,898

$623,898 $623,898 $623,898

189.1 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$1,254

$1,254

$1,254

189.2 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($24,114)

($24,114)

($24,114)

189.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit

Plan.

State General Funds

$11,297

$11,297

189.100-Office of the State Inspector General Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to foster and promote accountability and integrity in state government by

investigating and preventing fraud, waste, and abuse.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$601,038

$612,335

State General Funds

$601,038

$612,335

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$601,038

$612,335

$612,335 $612,335 $612,335

Professional Standards Commission, Georgia Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to direct the preparation of, certify, recognize, and recruit Georgia educators, and to enforce standards regarding educator professional preparation, performance, and ethics.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,109,052 $6,109,052
$411,930 $411,930
$500 $500 $500 $6,521,482

$6,109,052 $6,109,052
$411,930 $411,930
$500 $500 $500 $6,521,482

$6,109,052 $6,109,052
$411,930 $411,930
$500 $500 $500 $6,521,482

190.1 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$11,923

$11,923

190.2 Reduce funds for personnel and operations.

State General Funds

($238,716)

($238,716)

$11,923 ($238,716)

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190.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit

Plan.

State General Funds

$99,191

$99,191

190.100-Professional Standards Commission, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to direct the preparation of, certify, recognize, and recruit Georgia educators,

and to enforce standards regarding educator professional preparation, performance, and ethics.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,882,259

$5,981,450

$5,981,450

State General Funds

$5,882,259

$5,981,450

$5,981,450

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$411,930

$411,930

$411,930

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$411,930

$411,930

$411,930

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$500

$500

$500

Sales and Services

$500

$500

$500

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$500

$500

$500

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,294,689

$6,393,880

$6,393,880

Student Achievement, Office of

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support educational accountability, evaluation, and reporting efforts, establishment of standards on state assessments, the preparation and release of the state's education report card and scoreboard, and education research to inform policy and budget efforts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$908,246 $908,246 $908,246

$908,246 $908,246 $908,246

$908,246 $908,246 $908,246

191.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($3,015)

($3,015)

($3,015)

191.2 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($19,502)

($19,502)

($19,502)

191.3 Reduce funds for contracts.

State General Funds

($33,000)

($33,000)

($33,000)

191.4 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($18,643)

($18,643)

($18,643)

191.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$11,267

$11,267

191.100-Student Achievement, Office of

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support educational accountability, evaluation, and reporting efforts,

establishment of standards on state assessments, the preparation and release of the state's education report card

and scoreboard, and education research to inform policy and budget efforts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$834,086

$845,353

State General Funds

$834,086

$845,353

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$834,086

$845,353

$845,353 $845,353 $845,353

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There is hereby appropriated to the Office of the Governor the sum of $400,000 of the moneys collected in accordance with O.C.G.A. Title 10, Chapter 1, Article 28. The sum of money is appropriated for use by the Office of Consumer Protection for all the purposes for which such moneys may be appropriated pursuant to Article 28.
The Mansion allowance shall be $40,000.

Section 27: Human Services, Department of

Section Total - Continuation

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Aging Congregate Nutrition Services CFDA93.707 ARRA-Child Care & Development Block Grant ARRA-Child Support Enforcement Title IV-D CFDA93.563 ARRA-Emergency Contingency Fund for TANF CFDA93.714 ARRA-Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596 Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575 Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569 Federal Funds Not Itemized Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families TANF Unobligated Balance per 42 USC 604
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Intergovernmental Transfers Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$482,139,875 $475,948,069
$6,191,806 $1,318,107,317
$1,045,000 $45,042,413 $18,464,705 $165,535,960 $7,177,918 $94,324,807 $112,979,962 $17,312,159 $237,140,679 $80,939,075 $24,651,737 $62,880,634
$200,470 $52,499,273 $372,711,441 $25,201,084 $28,641,081
$849,904 $12,336,683 $15,454,494 $4,659,488 $3,047,968 $1,611,520 $1,833,547,761

$482,139,875 $475,948,069
$6,191,806 $1,318,107,317
$1,045,000 $45,042,413 $18,464,705 $165,535,960 $7,177,918 $94,324,807 $112,979,962 $17,312,159 $237,140,679 $80,939,075 $24,651,737 $62,880,634
$200,470 $52,499,273 $372,711,441 $25,201,084 $28,641,081
$849,904 $12,336,683 $15,454,494 $4,659,488 $3,047,968 $1,611,520 $1,833,547,761

$482,139,875 $475,948,069
$6,191,806 $1,318,107,317
$1,045,000 $45,042,413 $18,464,705 $165,535,960 $7,177,918 $94,324,807 $112,979,962 $17,312,159 $237,140,679 $80,939,075 $24,651,737 $62,880,634
$200,470 $52,499,273 $372,711,441 $25,201,084 $28,641,081
$849,904 $12,336,683 $15,454,494 $4,659,488 $3,047,968 $1,611,520 $1,833,547,761

Section Total - Final

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$468,396,114 $473,106,155

State General Funds

$462,204,308 $466,914,349

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$6,191,806

$6,191,806

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,317,646,425 $1,317,646,425

ARRA-Aging Congregate Nutrition Services CFDA93.707

$1,045,000

$1,045,000

ARRA-Child Care & Development Block Grant

$45,042,413 $45,042,413

ARRA-Child Support Enforcement Title IV-D CFDA93.563

$16,164,705 $16,164,705

ARRA-Emergency Contingency Fund for TANF CFDA93.714

$165,535,960 $165,535,960

ARRA-Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$4,862,461

$4,862,461

CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596

$94,324,807 $94,324,807

Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575

$112,979,962 $112,979,962

Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569

$17,312,159 $17,312,159

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$239,558,584 $239,558,584

Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$75,075,088 $75,075,088

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568

$24,651,737 $24,651,737

$471,717,511 $465,525,705
$6,191,806 $1,317,646,415
$1,045,000 $45,042,413 $16,164,705 $165,535,960 $4,862,461 $94,324,807 $112,979,962 $17,312,159 $239,558,584 $75,075,088 $24,651,737

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Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families TANF Unobligated Balance per 42 USC 604 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Intergovernmental Transfers Sales and Services TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency Funds Transfers TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$62,880,634 $200,470
$54,771,487 $368,024,967 $35,215,991 $28,641,081
$849,904 $12,336,683 $15,454,494 $4,659,488 $3,047,968 $1,611,520 $1,819,343,108

$62,880,634 $200,470
$54,771,487 $368,024,967 $35,215,991 $28,641,081
$849,904 $12,336,683 $15,454,494 $4,659,488 $3,047,968 $1,611,520 $1,824,053,149

$62,880,634 $200,470
$54,771,487 $368,024,957 $35,215,991 $28,641,081
$849,904 $12,336,683 $15,454,494 $4,659,488 $3,047,968 $1,611,520 $1,822,664,495

Adoption Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support and facilitate the safe permanent placement of children by prescreening families and providing support and financial services after adoption.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Federal Funds Not Itemized Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$31,251,149 $31,251,149 $56,149,736
$3,140,444 $38,009,292 $15,000,000 $15,000,000
$45,000 $45,000 $45,000 $87,445,885

$31,251,149 $31,251,149 $56,149,736 $3,140,444 $38,009,292 $15,000,000 $15,000,000
$45,000 $45,000 $45,000 $87,445,885

$31,251,149 $31,251,149 $56,149,736 $3,140,444 $38,009,292 $15,000,000 $15,000,000
$45,000 $45,000 $45,000 $87,445,885

192.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($98)

($98)

($98)

192.2 Reduce funds for contracts.

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($59,280) ($105,624) ($164,904)

($59,280) ($105,624) ($164,904)

($59,280) ($105,624) ($164,904)

192.3 Increase funds to reflect the loss of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) enhanced Federal Matching Assistance Percentage (FMAP) rate.

State General Funds ARRA-Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,138,742 ($1,138,742)
$0

$1,138,742 ($1,138,742)
$0

$1,138,742 ($1,138,742)
$0

192.4 Transfer funds from the Departmental Administration program for unemployment insurance.

State General Funds

$2,797

$2,797

$2,797

192.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$20,181

$20,181

192.100-Adoption Services

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support and facilitate the safe permanent placement of children by

prescreening families and providing support and financial services after adoption.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Federal Funds Not Itemized Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$32,333,310 $32,333,310 $54,905,370 $2,001,702 $37,903,668 $15,000,000 $15,000,000
$45,000 $45,000 $45,000 $87,283,680

$32,353,491 $32,353,491 $54,905,370 $2,001,702 $37,903,668 $15,000,000 $15,000,000
$45,000 $45,000 $45,000 $87,303,861

$32,353,491 $32,353,491 $54,905,370 $2,001,702 $37,903,668 $15,000,000 $15,000,000
$45,000 $45,000 $45,000 $87,303,861

After School Care

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to expand the provision of after school care services and draw down TANF maintenance of effort funds.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $14,000,000 $14,000,000 $14,000,000 $14,000,000

$0 $0 $14,000,000 $14,000,000 $14,000,000 $14,000,000

$0 $0 $14,000,000 $14,000,000 $14,000,000 $14,000,000

193.1 Increase funds based on projected expenditures. (H and S:Adjust increase to reflect revised expenditure projections)

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$3,685,354

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

193.100-After School Care

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to expand the provision of after school care services and draw down TANF

maintenance of effort funds.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$17,685,354 $15,500,000 $15,500,000

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$17,685,354 $15,500,000 $15,500,000

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$17,685,354 $15,500,000 $15,500,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$17,685,354 $15,500,000 $15,500,000

Child Care Licensing

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the health and safety of children who receive full-time care outside of their homes by licensing, monitoring, and inspecting residential care providers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$343,200 $343,200 $1,680,662 $312,568 $1,368,094 $1,368,094 $2,023,862

$343,200 $343,200 $1,680,662 $312,568 $1,368,094 $1,368,094 $2,023,862

$343,200 $343,200 $1,680,662 $312,568 $1,368,094 $1,368,094 $2,023,862

194.1 Reduce funds for personnel.
State General Funds Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($182,544) ($312,568) ($495,112)

($182,544) ($312,568) ($495,112)

($182,544) ($312,568) ($495,112)

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194.2 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($101,486)

($101,486)

($101,486)

194.3 Reduce funds for telecommunications expenses.

State General Funds

($32,540)

($32,540)

($32,540)

194.4 Reduce funds for information technology expenses.

State General Funds

($25,630)

($25,630)

($25,630)

194.5 Reduce funds for contracts.

State General Funds

($1,000)

($1,000)

($1,000)

194.6 Increase funds based on projected expenditures.

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$825,768

$825,768

$825,768

194.7 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$40,528

$40,528

194.100-Child Care Licensing

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the health and safety of children who receive full-time care outside of

their homes by licensing, monitoring, and inspecting residential care providers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$40,528

$40,528

State General Funds

$40,528

$40,528

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,193,862

$2,193,862

$2,193,862

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$2,193,862

$2,193,862

$2,193,862

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$2,193,862

$2,193,862

$2,193,862

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,193,862

$2,234,390

$2,234,390

Child Care Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to permit low income families to be self-reliant while protecting the safety and well-being of their children by ensuring access to child care.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Child Care & Development Block Grant CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596 Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575 Federal Funds Not Itemized Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Income from DECAL for Supplemental Childcare Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$54,262,031 $54,262,031 $214,162,674 $45,042,413 $90,698,416 $75,415,944
$2,405,811 $90
$600,000 $600,000 $2,500,000 $2,500,000 $2,500,000 $270,924,705

$54,262,031 $54,262,031 $214,162,674 $45,042,413 $90,698,416 $75,415,944
$2,405,811 $90
$600,000 $600,000 $2,500,000 $2,500,000 $2,500,000 $270,924,705

$54,262,031 $54,262,031 $214,162,674 $45,042,413 $90,698,416 $75,415,944 $2,405,811
$90 $600,000 $600,000 $2,500,000 $2,500,000 $2,500,000 $270,924,705

195.100-Child Care Services

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to permit low income families to be self-reliant while protecting the safety and

well-being of their children by ensuring access to child care.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$54,262,031 $54,262,031 $54,262,031

State General Funds

$54,262,031 $54,262,031 $54,262,031

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$214,162,674 $214,162,674 $214,162,674

ARRA-Child Care & Development Block Grant

$45,042,413 $45,042,413 $45,042,413

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CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596 Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575 Federal Funds Not Itemized Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
State Funds Transfers Income from DECAL for Supplemental Childcare Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$90,698,416 $75,415,944 $2,405,811
$90 $600,000 $600,000 $2,500,000 $2,500,000 $2,500,000 $270,924,705

$90,698,416 $75,415,944 $2,405,811
$90 $600,000 $600,000 $2,500,000 $2,500,000 $2,500,000 $270,924,705

$90,698,416 $75,415,944 $2,405,811
$90 $600,000 $600,000 $2,500,000 $2,500,000 $2,500,000 $270,924,705

Child Support Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to encourage and enforce the parental responsibility of paying financial support.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Child Support Enforcement Title IV-D CFDA93.563 Federal Funds Not Itemized Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$20,041,528 $20,041,528 $83,168,539 $18,464,705 $64,583,834
$120,000 $2,841,500 $2,841,500 $2,841,500
$395,760 $395,760 $395,760 $106,447,327

$20,041,528 $20,041,528 $83,168,539 $18,464,705 $64,583,834
$120,000 $2,841,500 $2,841,500 $2,841,500
$395,760 $395,760 $395,760 $106,447,327

$20,041,528 $20,041,528 $83,168,539 $18,464,705 $64,583,834
$120,000 $2,841,500 $2,841,500 $2,841,500
$395,760 $395,760 $395,760 $106,447,327

196.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($3,102)

($3,102)

($3,102)

196.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$239,892

$239,892

$239,892

196.3 Reduce funds for operations and personnel.

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($1,000,000) ($1,941,176) ($2,941,176)

($1,000,000) ($1,941,176) ($2,941,176)

($1,000,000) ($1,941,176) ($2,941,176)

196.4 Increase funds to replace the loss of incentive funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).

State General Funds ARRA-Child Support Enforcement Title IV-D CFDA93.563 Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,300,000 ($2,300,000) $4,464,705 $4,464,705

$2,300,000 ($2,300,000) $4,464,705 $4,464,705

$2,300,000 ($2,300,000) $4,464,705 $4,464,705

196.5 Transfer funds from the Departmental Administration program for unemployment insurance.

State General Funds

$99,162

$99,162

$99,162

196.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$317,882

$317,882

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196.100-Child Support Services

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to encourage and enforce the parental responsibility of paying financial

support.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$21,677,480 $21,995,362

State General Funds

$21,677,480 $21,995,362

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$83,392,068 $83,392,068

ARRA-Child Support Enforcement Title IV-D CFDA93.563

$16,164,705 $16,164,705

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$67,107,363 $67,107,363

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$120,000

$120,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,841,500

$2,841,500

Sales and Services

$2,841,500

$2,841,500

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$2,841,500

$2,841,500

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$395,760

$395,760

State Funds Transfers

$395,760

$395,760

Agency to Agency Contracts

$395,760

$395,760

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$108,306,808 $108,624,690

$21,995,362 $21,995,362 $83,392,068 $16,164,705 $67,107,363
$120,000 $2,841,500 $2,841,500 $2,841,500
$395,760 $395,760 $395,760 $108,624,690

Child Welfare Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate allegations of child abuse abandonment and neglect and to provide services to protect the child and strengthen the family.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596 Federal Funds Not Itemized Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 TANF Transfers to Social Services Block Grant per 42 USC 604
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$89,414,370 $89,414,370 $159,610,200
$59,739 $28,165,789 $33,900,784
$173,806 $8,264,167 $89,045,915 $63,245,915 $25,800,000 $8,500,000 $8,500,000 $8,500,000
$152,208 $152,208 $152,208 $257,676,778

$89,414,370 $89,414,370 $159,610,200
$59,739 $28,165,789 $33,900,784
$173,806 $8,264,167 $89,045,915 $63,245,915 $25,800,000 $8,500,000 $8,500,000 $8,500,000
$152,208 $152,208 $152,208 $257,676,778

$89,414,370 $89,414,370 $159,610,200
$59,739 $28,165,789 $33,900,784
$173,806 $8,264,167 $89,045,915 $63,245,915 $25,800,000 $8,500,000 $8,500,000 $8,500,000
$152,208 $152,208 $152,208 $257,676,778

197.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($8,165)

($8,165)

197.2 Reduce funds for contracts.

State General Funds Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($111,458) ($57,000) ($72,189) ($240,647)

($111,458) ($57,000) ($72,189) ($240,647)

197.3 Transfer funds from the Departmental Administration program for unemployment insurance.

State General Funds

$260,957

$260,957

197.4 Reduce funds from the base for the appropriation in line 197.101.

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

($250,000)

($250,000)

($8,165)
($111,458) ($57,000) ($72,189) ($240,647)
$260,957
($250,000)

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197.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit

Plan.

State General Funds

$27,920

$168,479

197.100-Child Welfare Services

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate allegations of child abuse abandonment and neglect and to

provide services to protect the child and strengthen the family.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$89,555,704 $89,583,624 $89,724,183

State General Funds

$89,555,704 $89,583,624 $89,724,183

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$159,231,011 $159,231,011 $159,231,011

CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596

$59,739

$59,739

$59,739

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$28,165,789 $28,165,789 $28,165,789

Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$33,843,784 $33,843,784 $33,843,784

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$173,806

$173,806

$173,806

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$8,264,167

$8,264,167

$8,264,167

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$88,723,726 $88,723,726 $88,723,726

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$62,923,726 $62,923,726 $62,923,726

TANF Transfers to Social Services Block Grant per 42 USC 604 $25,800,000 $25,800,000 $25,800,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$8,500,000

$8,500,000

$8,500,000

Sales and Services

$8,500,000

$8,500,000

$8,500,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$8,500,000

$8,500,000

$8,500,000

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$152,208

$152,208

$152,208

State Funds Transfers

$152,208

$152,208

$152,208

Agency to Agency Contracts

$152,208

$152,208

$152,208

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$257,438,923 $257,466,843 $257,607,402

197.101 Special Project - Child Welfare Services: The purpose of this appropriation is to increase

funds for Child Advocacy Centers.

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$250,000

$250,000

$250,000

Community Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide services and activities through local agencies to assist low-income Georgians with employment, education, nutrition, and housing services.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $17,189,183 $17,189,183 $17,189,183

$0 $0 $17,189,183 $17,189,183 $17,189,183

$0 $0 $17,189,183 $17,189,183 $17,189,183

198.100-Community Services

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide services and activities through local agencies to assist low-income

Georgians with employment, education, nutrition, and housing services.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$17,189,183 $17,189,183 $17,189,183

Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569

$17,189,183 $17,189,183 $17,189,183

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$17,189,183 $17,189,183 $17,189,183

Departmental Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administration and support for the Divisions and Operating Office in meeting the needs of the people of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$37,134,465 $37,134,465

$37,134,465 $37,134,465

$37,134,465 $37,134,465

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596 Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575 Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569 Federal Funds Not Itemized Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$52,714,762 $2,366,652
$209,161 $122,976 $23,489,004 $7,616,228
$24,000 $4,572,153 $2,444,532 $11,870,056 $11,870,056 $4,482,922
$382,337 $382,337 $4,100,585 $4,100,585 $94,332,149

$52,714,762 $2,366,652
$209,161 $122,976 $23,489,004 $7,616,228
$24,000 $4,572,153 $2,444,532 $11,870,056 $11,870,056 $4,482,922
$382,337 $382,337 $4,100,585 $4,100,585 $94,332,149

$52,714,762 $2,366,652
$209,161 $122,976 $23,489,004 $7,616,228
$24,000 $4,572,153 $2,444,532 $11,870,056 $11,870,056 $4,482,922
$382,337 $382,337 $4,100,585 $4,100,585 $94,332,149

199.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($1,632)

($1,632)

($1,632)

199.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$432,491

$432,491

$432,491

199.3 Transfer funds related to the Department of Human Resources reorganization to the Department of Community Health for Public Health telecommunications and software licensing and to the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities for software licensing.

State General Funds

($3,087,472) ($3,087,472) ($3,087,472)

199.4 Transfer funds to the Adoptions Services, Child Welfare Services, Elder Abuse Investigations and Prevention, Elder Community Living Services, and the Elder Support Services programs for unemployment insurance.

State General Funds

($736,936)

($736,936)

($736,936)

199.5 Reduce funds to reflect prior year expenditures.

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

($3,774,807) ($3,774,807) ($3,774,807)

199.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$3,627,963

$687,403

199.7 Reduce funds for operations and to reflect increased leverage of federal funds.

State General Funds

($1,444,895)

199.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administration and support for the Divisions and Operating Office in

meeting the needs of the people of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$33,740,916 $37,368,879 $32,983,424

State General Funds

$33,740,916 $37,368,879 $32,983,424

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$48,939,955 $48,939,955 $48,939,955

CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596

$2,366,652

$2,366,652

$2,366,652

Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575

$209,161

$209,161

$209,161

Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569

$122,976

$122,976

$122,976

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Federal Funds Not Itemized Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$23,489,004 $7,616,228
$24,000 $4,572,153 $2,444,532 $8,095,249 $8,095,249 $4,482,922
$382,337 $382,337 $4,100,585 $4,100,585 $87,163,793

$23,489,004 $7,616,228
$24,000 $4,572,153 $2,444,532 $8,095,249 $8,095,249 $4,482,922
$382,337 $382,337 $4,100,585 $4,100,585 $90,791,756

$23,489,004 $7,616,228
$24,000 $4,572,153 $2,444,532 $8,095,249 $8,095,249 $4,482,922
$382,337 $382,337 $4,100,585 $4,100,585 $86,406,301

Elder Abuse Investigations and Prevention Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to prevent disabled adults and elder persons from abuse, exploitation and neglect, and investigate situations where it might have occurred.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,749,971 $11,749,971 $3,573,433
$793,894 $500,000 $2,279,539 $1,611,520 $1,611,520 $1,611,520 $16,934,924

$11,749,971 $11,749,971 $3,573,433
$793,894 $500,000 $2,279,539 $1,611,520 $1,611,520 $1,611,520 $16,934,924

$11,749,971 $11,749,971 $3,573,433
$793,894 $500,000 $2,279,539 $1,611,520 $1,611,520 $1,611,520 $16,934,924

200.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($1,886)

($1,886)

($1,886)

200.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$11,288

$11,288

$11,288

200.3 Transfer funds from the Departmental Administration program for unemployment insurance.

State General Funds

$22,545

$22,545

$22,545

200.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$228,467

$228,467

200.100-Elder Abuse Investigations and Prevention

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to prevent disabled adults and elder persons from abuse, exploitation and

neglect, and investigate situations where it might have occurred.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$11,781,918 $12,010,385

State General Funds

$11,781,918 $12,010,385

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$3,573,433

$3,573,433

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$793,894

$793,894

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$500,000

$500,000

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$2,279,539

$2,279,539

$12,010,385 $12,010,385 $3,573,433
$793,894 $500,000 $2,279,539

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TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,611,520 $1,611,520 $1,611,520 $16,966,871

$1,611,520 $1,611,520 $1,611,520 $17,195,338

$1,611,520 $1,611,520 $1,611,520 $17,195,338

Elder Community Living Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide Georgians who need nursing home level of care the option of remaining in their own communities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$60,851,458 $55,777,581
$5,073,877 $41,435,324 $23,908,635 $13,765,259
$3,761,430 $102,286,782

$60,851,458 $55,777,581 $5,073,877 $41,435,324 $23,908,635 $13,765,259
$3,761,430 $102,286,782

$60,851,458 $55,777,581 $5,073,877 $41,435,324 $23,908,635 $13,765,259
$3,761,430 $102,286,782

201.1 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$2,644

$2,644

$2,644

201.2 Increase funds to reflect the loss of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) rate.

State General Funds

$2,186,602

$2,186,602

$2,186,602

201.3 Eliminate funds for the Center for the Visually Impaired contract.

State General Funds

($177,859)

($133,394)

($133,394)

201.4 Reduce funds for the Alzheimer's Respite Services contract.

State General Funds

($225,000)

($225,000)

($168,750)

201.5 Reduce funds for non-Medicaid Home Community Based respite services contract.

State General Funds

($1,376,718) ($1,032,538) ($1,032,538)

201.6 Transfer funds from the Departmental Administration program for unemployment insurance.

State General Funds

$1,187

$1,187

$1,187

201.7 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$18,563

$18,563

201.100-Elder Community Living Services

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide Georgians who need nursing home level of care the option of

remaining in their own communities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$61,262,314 $61,669,522

State General Funds

$56,188,437 $56,595,645

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$5,073,877

$5,073,877

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$41,435,324 $41,435,324

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$23,908,635 $23,908,635

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$13,765,259 $13,765,259

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$3,761,430

$3,761,430

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$102,697,638 $103,104,846

$61,725,772 $56,651,895 $5,073,877 $41,435,324 $23,908,635 $13,765,259 $3,761,430 $103,161,096

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Elder Support Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist older Georgians, so that they may live in their homes and communities, by providing health, employment, nutrition, and other support and education services.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Aging Congregate Nutrition Services CFDA93.707 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,783,484 $665,555
$1,117,929 $6,911,268 $1,045,000 $5,866,268 $8,694,752

$1,783,484 $665,555
$1,117,929 $6,911,268 $1,045,000 $5,866,268 $8,694,752

$1,783,484 $665,555
$1,117,929 $6,911,268 $1,045,000 $5,866,268 $8,694,752

202.1 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$607

$607

202.2 Transfer funds from the Departmental Administration program for unemployment insurance.

State General Funds

$593

$593

202.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$9,838

$607 $593 $9,838

202.100-Elder Support Services

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist older Georgians, so that they may live in their homes and

communities, by providing health, employment, nutrition, and other support and education services.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,784,684

$1,794,522

State General Funds

$666,755

$676,593

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$1,117,929

$1,117,929

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$6,911,268

$6,911,268

ARRA-Aging Congregate Nutrition Services CFDA93.707

$1,045,000

$1,045,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$5,866,268

$5,866,268

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,695,952

$8,705,790

$1,794,522 $676,593
$1,117,929 $6,911,268 $1,045,000 $5,866,268 $8,705,790

Energy Assistance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist low-income households in meeting their immediate home energy needs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $24,281,180 $24,281,180 $4,384,452 $804,904 $804,904 $3,579,548 $3,579,548 $28,665,632

$0 $0 $24,281,180 $24,281,180 $4,384,452 $804,904 $804,904 $3,579,548 $3,579,548 $28,665,632

$0 $0 $24,281,180 $24,281,180 $4,384,452 $804,904 $804,904 $3,579,548 $3,579,548 $28,665,632

203.100-Energy Assistance

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist low-income households in meeting their immediate home energy

needs.

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$24,281,180 $24,281,180 $4,384,452
$804,904 $804,904 $3,579,548 $3,579,548 $28,665,632

$24,281,180 $24,281,180 $4,384,452
$804,904 $804,904 $3,579,548 $3,579,548 $28,665,632

$24,281,180 $24,281,180 $4,384,452
$804,904 $804,904 $3,579,548 $3,579,548 $28,665,632

Family Violence Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide safe shelter and related services for victims of family violence and their dependent children and to provide education about family violence to communities across the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,483,171 $4,483,171 $7,848,758 $2,083,044
$200,470 $5,565,244 $5,565,244 $12,331,929

$4,483,171 $4,483,171 $7,848,758 $2,083,044
$200,470 $5,565,244 $5,565,244 $12,331,929

$4,483,171 $4,483,171 $7,848,758 $2,083,044
$200,470 $5,565,244 $5,565,244 $12,331,929

204.1 Replace funds.
State General Funds Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
204.2 Increase funds for Sexual Assault Centers.
State General Funds

($4,483,171) $4,483,171
$0

($4,483,171) $4,483,171
$0

($2,638,171) $1,983,171 ($655,000)

$655,000

204.100-Family Violence Services

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide safe shelter and related services for victims of family violence and

their dependent children and to provide education about family violence to communities across the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,500,000

State General Funds

$2,500,000

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$12,331,929 $12,331,929

$9,831,929

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,083,044

$2,083,044

$2,083,044

Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991

$200,470

$200,470

$200,470

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$10,048,415 $10,048,415

$7,548,415

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$10,048,415 $10,048,415

$7,548,415

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,331,929 $12,331,929 $12,331,929

Federal Eligibility Benefit Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to verify eligibility and provide support services for Medicaid, Food Stamp, and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575 Federal Funds Not Itemized Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$93,258,965 $93,258,965 $117,330,208
$900,000 $40,633,202 $2,882,030
$346,557 $43,127,713

$93,258,965 $93,258,965 $117,330,208
$900,000 $40,633,202 $2,882,030
$346,557 $43,127,713

$93,258,965 $93,258,965 $117,330,208
$900,000 $40,633,202 $2,882,030
$346,557 $43,127,713

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Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$29,440,706 $29,440,706 $8,387,207
$8,374,798 $8,374,798
$12,409 $12,409 $218,976,380

$29,440,706 $29,440,706 $8,387,207
$8,374,798 $8,374,798
$12,409 $12,409 $218,976,380

$29,440,706 $29,440,706 $8,387,207 $8,374,798
$8,374,798 $12,409 $12,409
$218,976,380

205.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($15,058)

($15,058)

($15,058)

205.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services

(GETS).

State General Funds

$694,938

$694,938

$694,938

205.3 Transfer funds from the Departmental Administration program for unemployment

insurance.

State General Funds

$349,695

$349,695

$349,695

205.4 Reduce funds to reflect prior year expenditures.

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

($9,811,846) ($9,811,846) ($9,811,846)

205.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$3,379

$2,803,381

205.100-Federal Eligibility Benefit Services Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to verify eligibility and provide support services for Medicaid, Food Stamp, and

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$94,288,540 $94,291,919 $97,091,921

State General Funds

$94,288,540 $94,291,919 $97,091,921

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$107,518,362 $107,518,362 $107,518,362

Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575

$900,000

$900,000

$900,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$40,633,202 $40,633,202 $40,633,202

Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$2,882,030

$2,882,030

$2,882,030

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568

$346,557

$346,557

$346,557

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$43,127,713 $43,127,713 $43,127,713

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$19,628,860 $19,628,860 $19,628,860

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$19,628,860 $19,628,860 $19,628,860

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$8,387,207

$8,387,207

$8,387,207

Intergovernmental Transfers

$8,374,798

$8,374,798

$8,374,798

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$8,374,798

$8,374,798

$8,374,798

Sales and Services

$12,409

$12,409

$12,409

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$12,409

$12,409

$12,409

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$210,194,109 $210,197,488 $212,997,490

Federal Unobligated Balances

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to reflect balances of federal funds from prior years. No services are provided.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

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206.1 Reflect expected unobligated balance.
TANF Unobligated Balance per 42 USC 604

$18,257,539 $18,257,539 $16,023,124

206.100-Federal Unobligated Balances

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to reflect balances of federal funds from prior years. No services are provided.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$18,257,539 $18,257,539 $16,023,124

TANF Unobligated Balance per 42 USC 604

$18,257,539 $18,257,539 $16,023,124

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$18,257,539 $18,257,539 $16,023,124

Out of Home Care

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide safe and appropriate temporary homes for children removed from their families due to neglect, abuse, or abandonment.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Federal Funds Not Itemized Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$65,623,166 $65,623,166 $158,526,545
$4,037,474 $56,305
$36,227,465 $118,205,301 $118,205,301 $224,149,711

$65,623,166 $65,623,166 $158,526,545 $4,037,474
$56,305 $36,227,465 $118,205,301 $118,205,301 $224,149,711

$65,623,166 $65,623,166 $158,526,545 $4,037,474
$56,305 $36,227,465 $118,205,301 $118,205,301 $224,149,711

207.1 Increase funds to cover the loss of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) rate.

State General Funds ARRA-Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,176,715 ($1,176,715)
$0

$1,176,715 ($1,176,715)
$0

$1,176,715 ($1,176,715)
$0

207.2 Reduce funds due to a decrease in utilization.

State General Funds Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($7,123,586) ($5,494,419)
($900,174) ($13,518,179)

($7,123,586) ($5,494,419)
($900,174) ($13,518,179)

($7,123,586) ($5,494,419)
($900,174) ($13,518,179)

207.3 Reduce funds to reflect projected expenditures.

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

($16,579,028) ($16,579,028) ($16,579,028)

207.4 Replace funds.

State General Funds Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($2,500,000) $2,500,000
$0

207.100-Out of Home Care

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide safe and appropriate temporary homes for children removed from

their families due to neglect, abuse, or abandonment.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$59,676,295 $59,676,295 $57,176,295

State General Funds

$59,676,295 $59,676,295 $57,176,295

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$134,376,209 $134,376,209 $136,876,209

ARRA-Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$2,860,759

$2,860,759

$2,860,759

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$56,305

$56,305

$56,305

Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$30,733,046 $30,733,046 $30,733,046

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$100,726,099 $100,726,099 $103,226,099

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Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$100,726,099 $100,726,099 $103,226,099 $194,052,504 $194,052,504 $194,052,504

Refugee Assistance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide employment, health screening, medical, cash, and social services assistance to refugees.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $4,749,006 $4,749,006 $4,749,006

$0 $0 $4,749,006 $4,749,006 $4,749,006

$0 $0 $4,749,006 $4,749,006 $4,749,006

208.100-Refugee Assistance

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide employment, health screening, medical, cash, and social services

assistance to refugees.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$4,749,006

$4,749,006

$4,749,006

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$4,749,006

$4,749,006

$4,749,006

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,749,006

$4,749,006

$4,749,006

Support for Needy Families - Basic Assistance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide cash assistance to needy families in compliance with Georgia's state plan for the federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 TANF Unobligated Balance per 42 USC 604
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$100,000 $100,000 $54,225,681 $29,024,597 $29,024,597 $25,201,084 $54,325,681

$100,000 $100,000 $54,225,681 $29,024,597 $29,024,597 $25,201,084 $54,325,681

$100,000 $100,000 $54,225,681 $29,024,597 $29,024,597 $25,201,084 $54,325,681

209.1 Reduce funds to reflect prior year expenditure trends.
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 TANF Unobligated Balance per 42 USC 604 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
209.2 Replace funds.
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 TANF Unobligated Balance per 42 USC 604 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,417,366 ($8,242,632) ($1,825,266)

$6,417,366 ($8,242,632) ($1,825,266)

$6,417,366 ($8,242,632) ($1,825,266)
($2,234,415) $2,234,415
$0

209.100-Support for Needy Families - Basic Assistance

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide cash assistance to needy families in compliance with Georgia's state

plan for the federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

State General Funds

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$52,400,415 $52,400,415 $52,400,415

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$35,441,963 $35,441,963 $33,207,548

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$35,441,963 $35,441,963 $33,207,548

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TANF Unobligated Balance per 42 USC 604 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$16,958,452 $52,500,415

$16,958,452 $52,500,415

$19,192,867 $52,500,415

Support for Needy Families - Work Assistance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist needy Georgian families achieve self sufficiency by obtaining and keeping employment as well as complying with Georgia's state plan for the federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Emergency Contingency Fund for TANF CFDA93.714 Federal Funds Not Itemized Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,577,658 $3,577,658 $185,757,566 $165,535,960 $2,396,595 $17,825,011 $17,825,011 $189,335,224

$3,577,658 $3,577,658 $185,757,566 $165,535,960 $2,396,595 $17,825,011 $17,825,011 $189,335,224

$3,577,658 $3,577,658 $185,757,566 $165,535,960 $2,396,595 $17,825,011 $17,825,011 $189,335,224

210.1 Reduce funds for employment support activities based on decreased utilization.

State General Funds Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($3,577,658) ($2,031,677) ($5,609,335)

($3,577,658) ($2,031,677) ($5,609,335)

($3,577,658) ($2,031,677) ($5,609,335)

210.2 Increase funds to reflect projected expenditures. (H and S:Adjust increase to reflect revised expenditure projections)

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$16,586,078 $18,771,432 $18,771,432

210.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$20,661

$20,661

210.100-Support for Needy Families - Work Assistance

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist needy Georgian families achieve self sufficiency by obtaining and

keeping employment as well as complying with Georgia's state plan for the federal Temporary Assistance for Needy

Families program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$20,661

$20,661

State General Funds

$20,661

$20,661

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$200,311,967 $202,497,321 $202,497,321

ARRA-Emergency Contingency Fund for TANF CFDA93.714

$165,535,960 $165,535,960 $165,535,960

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,396,595

$2,396,595

$2,396,595

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$32,379,412 $34,564,766 $34,564,766

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$32,379,412 $34,564,766 $34,564,766

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$200,311,967 $202,517,982 $202,517,982

Council on Aging

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist older individuals, at-risk adults, persons with disabilities, their families and caregivers in achieving safe, healthy, independent and self-reliant lives.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$186,578 $186,578 $186,578

$186,578 $186,578 $186,578

$186,578 $186,578 $186,578

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211.1 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($3,700)

($3,700)

($3,700)

211.2 Reduce funds for travel and contracts.

State General Funds

($5,490)

($5,490)

($5,490)

211.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$6,014

$6,014

211.100 -Council on Aging

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist older individuals, at-risk adults, persons with disabilities, their

families and caregivers in achieving safe, healthy, independent and self-reliant lives.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$177,388

$183,402

State General Funds

$177,388

$183,402

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$177,388

$183,402

$183,402 $183,402 $183,402

Family Connection

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a statewide network of county collaboratives that work to improve conditions for children and families.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,078,681 $8,078,681 $1,941,703
$741,703 $1,200,000 $1,200,000 $10,020,384

$8,078,681 $8,078,681 $1,941,703
$741,703 $1,200,000 $1,200,000 $10,020,384

$8,078,681 $8,078,681 $1,941,703
$741,703 $1,200,000 $1,200,000 $10,020,384

212.1 Reduce funds for county collaborative contracts.

State General Funds

($278,250)

212.2 Reduce funds for partnership contract for technical assistance.

State General Funds

($44,897)

($278,250) ($44,897)

($278,250) ($44,897)

212.100-Family Connection

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a statewide network of county collaboratives that work to improve

conditions for children and families.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,755,534

$7,755,534

$7,755,534

State General Funds

$7,755,534

$7,755,534

$7,755,534

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,941,703

$1,941,703

$1,941,703

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$741,703

$741,703

$741,703

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,697,237

$9,697,237

$9,697,237

Federal Fund Transfers to Other Agencies Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to reflect federal funds received by the Department of Human Services to be transferred to other agencies for eligible expenditures under federal law.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$0 $0 $112,850,889

$0 $0 $112,850,889

$0 $0 $112,850,889

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CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596 Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575 Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,200,000 $36,454,857 $35,629,515 $39,566,517 $39,566,517 $112,850,889

$1,200,000 $36,454,857 $35,629,515 $39,566,517 $39,566,517 $112,850,889

$1,200,000 $36,454,857 $35,629,515 $39,566,517 $39,566,517 $112,850,889

213.1 Reduce funds to reflect prior year expenditure trends.

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

($3,514,490) ($3,514,490) ($3,514,490)

213.2 Increase funds to restore Social Services Block Grant to FY2011 appropriation level.

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$2,272,214

$2,272,214

$2,272,214

213.3 Increase funds to reflect current appropriations.

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$2,234,405

213.100-Federal Fund Transfers to Other Agencies

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to reflect federal funds received by the Department of Human Services to be

transferred to other agencies for eligible expenditures under federal law.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$111,608,613 $111,608,613 $113,843,018

CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575

$36,454,857 $36,454,857 $36,454,857

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$37,901,729 $37,901,729 $37,901,729

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$36,052,027 $36,052,027 $38,286,432

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$36,052,027 $36,052,027 $38,286,432

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$111,608,613 $111,608,613 $113,843,018

All Temporary Assistance for Needy Families benefit payments are calculated utilizing a factor of 66.0% of the standards of need; such payments shall be made from the date of certification and not from the date of application; and the following maximum benefits and maximum standards of need shall apply: For an assistance group of one, the standards of need is $235, and the maximum monthly amount is $155. For an assistance group of two, the standards of need is $356, and the maximum monthly amount is $235. For an assistance group of three, the standards of need is $424, and the maximum monthly amount is $280. For an assistance group of four, the standards of need is $500, and the maximum monthly amount is $330. For an assistance group of five, the standards of need is $573, and the maximum monthly amount is $378. For an assistance group of six, the standards of need is $621, and the maximum monthly amount is 410. For an assistance group of seven, the standards of need is $672, and the maximum monthly amount is $444. For an assistance group of eight, the standards of need is $713, and the maximum monthly amount is $470. For an assistance group of nine, the standards of need is $751, and the maximum monthly amount is $496. For an assistance group of ten, the standards of need is $804, and the maximum monthly amount is $530. For an assistance group of eleven, the standards of need is $860, and the maximum monthly amount is $568. Provided, the Department of Human Services is authorized to make supplemental payments on these maximum monthly amounts up to the amount that is equal to the minimum hourly wage for clients who are enrolled in subsidized work experience and subsidized employment.

Section 28: Insurance, Department of

Section Total - Continuation

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized

$15,753,147 $15,753,147
$954,555 $954,555

$15,753,147 $15,753,147
$954,555 $954,555

$15,753,147 $15,753,147
$954,555 $954,555

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$15,531 $15,531 $81,806 $81,806 $16,805,039

$15,531 $15,531 $81,806 $81,806 $16,805,039

Section Total - Final

$15,439,477 $15,646,014

$15,439,477 $15,646,014

$954,555

$954,555

$954,555

$954,555

$15,531

$15,531

$15,531

$15,531

$81,806

$81,806

$81,806

$81,806

$16,491,369 $16,697,906

$15,531 $15,531 $81,806 $81,806 $16,805,039
$15,646,014 $15,646,014
$954,555 $954,555
$15,531 $15,531 $81,806 $81,806 $16,697,906

Departmental Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to be responsible for protecting the rights of Georgia citizens in insurance and industrial loan transactions and maintain a fire safe environment.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,801,172 $1,801,172
$105 $105 $105 $1,801,277

$1,801,172 $1,801,172
$105 $105 $105 $1,801,277

$1,801,172 $1,801,172
$105 $105 $105 $1,801,277

214.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($398)

($398)

($398)

214.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($4,596)

($4,596)

($4,596)

214.3 Reduce funds for three IT support staff positions starting January 1, 2011. (H:NO; eliminate media division)(S:Reduce funds for personnel)

State General Funds

($108,671)

($108,671)

($108,671)

214.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$46,228

$46,228

214.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to be responsible for protecting the rights of Georgia citizens in insurance and

industrial loan transactions and maintain a fire safe environment.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,687,507

$1,733,735

$1,733,735

State General Funds

$1,687,507

$1,733,735

$1,733,735

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$105

$105

$105

Sales and Services

$105

$105

$105

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$105

$105

$105

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,687,612

$1,733,840

$1,733,840

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Enforcement

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide legal advice and to initiate legal proceedings with regard to enforcement of specific provisions of state law relating to insurance, industrial loan, fire safety, and fraud.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$695,684 $695,684 $695,684

$695,684 $695,684 $695,684

$695,684 $695,684 $695,684

215.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($153)

($153)

($153)

215.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($1,775)

($1,775)

($1,775)

215.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$14,063

$14,063

215.100 -Enforcement

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide legal advice and to initiate legal proceedings with regard to

enforcement of specific provisions of state law relating to insurance, industrial loan, fire safety, and fraud.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$693,756

$707,819

State General Funds

$693,756

$707,819

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$693,756

$707,819

$707,819 $707,819 $707,819

Fire Safety

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote fire safety awareness through education and training, and to protect the public from fire and limit the loss of life and property by setting the minimum fire safety standards in the state, enforcing and regulating fire safety rules for public buildings and manufactured housing, and regulating the storage, transportation, and handling of hazardous materials.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,366,860 $4,366,860
$954,555 $954,555
$15,426 $15,426 $15,426 $81,806 $81,806 $81,806 $5,418,647

$4,366,860 $4,366,860
$954,555 $954,555
$15,426 $15,426 $15,426 $81,806 $81,806 $81,806 $5,418,647

$4,366,860 $4,366,860
$954,555 $954,555
$15,426 $15,426 $15,426 $81,806 $81,806 $81,806 $5,418,647

216.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($962)

($962)

216.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($11,143)

($11,143)

216.3 Reduce funds for personnel starting January 1, 2011 and maximize the use of federal funding.

State General Funds

($161,329)

($161,329)

($962) ($11,143) ($161,329)

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216.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit

Plan.

State General Funds

$7,591

$7,591

216.100 -Fire Safety

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote fire safety awareness through education and training, and to protect

the public from fire and limit the loss of life and property by setting the minimum fire safety standards in the state,

enforcing and regulating fire safety rules for public buildings and manufactured housing, and regulating the

storage, transportation, and handling of hazardous materials.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,193,426

$4,201,017

$4,201,017

State General Funds

$4,193,426

$4,201,017

$4,201,017

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$954,555

$954,555

$954,555

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$954,555

$954,555

$954,555

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$15,426

$15,426

$15,426

Sales and Services

$15,426

$15,426

$15,426

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$15,426

$15,426

$15,426

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$81,806

$81,806

$81,806

State Funds Transfers

$81,806

$81,806

$81,806

Agency to Agency Contracts

$81,806

$81,806

$81,806

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,245,213

$5,252,804

$5,252,804

Industrial Loan

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect consumers by licensing, regulating, and examining finance companies that provide consumer loans of $3,000 or less.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$605,453 $605,453 $605,453

$605,453 $605,453 $605,453

$605,453 $605,453 $605,453

217.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($133)

($133)

($133)

217.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($1,545)

($1,545)

($1,545)

217.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$11,398

$11,398

217.100 -Industrial Loan

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect consumers by licensing, regulating, and examining finance

companies that provide consumer loans of $3,000 or less.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$603,775

$615,173

State General Funds

$603,775

$615,173

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$603,775

$615,173

$615,173 $615,173 $615,173

Insurance Regulation

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that licensed insurance entities maintain solvency and conform to

state law by conducting financial and market examinations, investigating policyholder complaints, monitoring for

compliance with state laws and regulations, reviewing and approving premium rates, and disseminating information

to the public and the insurance industry about the state's insurance laws and regulations.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,979,664 $4,979,664 $4,979,664

$4,979,664 $4,979,664 $4,979,664

$4,979,664 $4,979,664 $4,979,664

218.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($1,098)

($1,098)

($1,098)

218.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($12,707)

($12,707)

($12,707)

218.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$117,772

$117,772

218.100-Insurance Regulation

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that licensed insurance entities maintain solvency and conform to

state law by conducting financial and market examinations, investigating policyholder complaints, monitoring for

compliance with state laws and regulations, reviewing and approving premium rates, and disseminating information

to the public and the insurance industry about the state's insurance laws and regulations.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,965,859

$5,083,631

$5,083,631

State General Funds

$4,965,859

$5,083,631

$5,083,631

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,965,859

$5,083,631

$5,083,631

Special Fraud

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to identify and take appropriate action to deter insurance fraud.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,304,314 $3,304,314 $3,304,314

$3,304,314 $3,304,314 $3,304,314

$3,304,314 $3,304,314 $3,304,314

219.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($728)

($728)

($728)

219.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($8,432)

($8,432)

($8,432)

219.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$9,485

$9,485

219.100 -Special Fraud

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to identify and take appropriate action to deter insurance fraud.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,295,154

$3,304,639

State General Funds

$3,295,154

$3,304,639

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,295,154

$3,304,639

$3,304,639 $3,304,639 $3,304,639

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Section 29: Investigation, Georgia Bureau of

Section Total - Continuation

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$60,411,421 $60,411,421 $36,611,105 $6,132,772 $30,478,333 $19,405,240 $18,505,240
$900,000 $116,427,766

$60,411,421 $60,411,421 $36,611,105 $6,132,772 $30,478,333 $19,405,240 $18,505,240
$900,000 $116,427,766

$60,411,421 $60,411,421 $36,611,105 $6,132,772 $30,478,333 $19,405,240 $18,505,240
$900,000 $116,427,766

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$54,897,203 $57,479,965

$54,897,203 $57,479,965

$36,611,105 $36,611,105

$6,132,772

$6,132,772

$30,478,333 $30,478,333

$19,405,240 $19,405,240

$18,505,240 $18,505,240

$900,000

$900,000

$110,913,548 $113,496,310

$57,479,965 $57,479,965 $36,611,105 $6,132,772 $30,478,333 $19,405,240 $18,505,240
$900,000 $113,496,310

Bureau Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide the highest quality investigative, scientific, information services, and resources for the purpose of maintaining law and order and protecting life and property.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,848,124 $10,848,124
$30,000 $30,000 $10,878,124

$10,848,124 $10,848,124
$30,000 $30,000 $10,878,124

$10,848,124 $10,848,124
$30,000 $30,000 $10,878,124

220.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($4,343)

($4,343)

($4,343)

220.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($2,462,544)

($862,544)

($862,544)

220.3 Reduce funds to recognize savings realized through the Unisys Migration implementation.

State General Funds

($800,000)

($800,000)

($800,000)

220.4 Reduce funds for personnel by holding positions vacant after retirement.

State General Funds

($45,000)

($45,000)

($45,000)

220.5 Reduce funds by replacing state funds with other funds. (H and S:Correctly account for responsibility of administrative support within the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council)

State General Funds

($78,570)

($78,570)

($78,570)

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220.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit

Plan.

State General Funds

$76,834

$76,834

220.100-Bureau Administration

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide the highest quality investigative, scientific, information services, and

resources for the purpose of maintaining law and order and protecting life and property.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,457,667

$9,134,501

$9,134,501

State General Funds

$7,457,667

$9,134,501

$9,134,501

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$30,000

$30,000

$30,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$30,000

$30,000

$30,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,487,667

$9,164,501

$9,164,501

Criminal Justice Information Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide the State of Georgia with essential information and identification services through the operation of the Automated Fingerprint Identification System, Criminal History System, Criminal Justice Information Services network, Protective Order Registry, Sexual Violent Offender Registry, and the Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,225,266 $7,225,266
$211,425 $211,425 $2,490,304 $2,490,304 $2,490,304 $9,926,995

$7,225,266 $7,225,266
$211,425 $211,425 $2,490,304 $2,490,304 $2,490,304 $9,926,995

$7,225,266 $7,225,266
$211,425 $211,425 $2,490,304 $2,490,304 $2,490,304 $9,926,995

221.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($7,418)

($7,418)

($7,418)

221.2 Reduce funds by replacing state funds with additional criminal background check fees.

State General Funds

($750,000)

($750,000)

($750,000)

221.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$129,450

$129,450

221.100-Criminal Justice Information Services Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide the State of Georgia with essential information and identification

services through the operation of the Automated Fingerprint Identification System, Criminal History System,

Criminal Justice Information Services network, Protective Order Registry, Sexual Violent Offender Registry, and the

Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,467,848

$6,597,298

$6,597,298

State General Funds

$6,467,848

$6,597,298

$6,597,298

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$211,425

$211,425

$211,425

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$211,425

$211,425

$211,425

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,490,304

$2,490,304

$2,490,304

Sales and Services

$2,490,304

$2,490,304

$2,490,304

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$2,490,304

$2,490,304

$2,490,304

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,169,577

$9,299,027

$9,299,027

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Forensic Scientific Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide forensic analysis and testimony in the areas of chemistry (drug identification), firearms, digital imaging, forensic biology (serology/DNA), latent prints, pathology, questioned documents, photography, toxicology, implied consent, and trace evidence in support of the criminal justice system; to provide medical examiner (autopsy) services; and to analyze and enter samples into national databases such as AFIS, CODIS, and NIBIN.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$18,598,125 $18,598,125 $3,147,517 $3,066,386
$81,131 $157,865 $157,865 $157,865 $21,903,507

$18,598,125 $18,598,125 $3,147,517 $3,066,386
$81,131 $157,865 $157,865 $157,865 $21,903,507

$18,598,125 $18,598,125 $3,147,517 $3,066,386
$81,131 $157,865 $157,865 $157,865 $21,903,507

222.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($23,298)

($23,298)

($23,298)

222.2 Reduce funds by replacing state funds with one-time federal DNA grant for supplies. (H and S:Replace state funds with one-time funding for supplies)

State General Funds

($360,000)

($360,000)

($360,000)

222.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$331,496

$331,496

222.100-Forensic Scientific Services

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide forensic analysis and testimony in the areas of chemistry (drug

identification), firearms, digital imaging, forensic biology (serology/DNA), latent prints, pathology, questioned

documents, photography, toxicology, implied consent, and trace evidence in support of the criminal justice system;

to provide medical examiner (autopsy) services; and to analyze and enter samples into national databases such as

AFIS, CODIS, and NIBIN.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$18,214,827 $18,546,323 $18,546,323

State General Funds

$18,214,827 $18,546,323 $18,546,323

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$3,147,517

$3,147,517

$3,147,517

ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397

$3,066,386

$3,066,386

$3,066,386

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$81,131

$81,131

$81,131

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$157,865

$157,865

$157,865

Sales and Services

$157,865

$157,865

$157,865

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$157,865

$157,865

$157,865

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$21,520,209 $21,851,705 $21,851,705

Medicaid Fraud Control Unit

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to serve as the center for the identification, arrest, and prosecution of providers of health services and patients who defraud the Medicaid Program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services

$1,084,685 $1,084,685 $3,300,272 $3,300,272
$2,111 $2,111

$1,084,685 $1,084,685 $3,300,272 $3,300,272
$2,111 $2,111

$1,084,685 $1,084,685 $3,300,272 $3,300,272
$2,111 $2,111

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,111 $4,387,068

$2,111 $4,387,068

$2,111 $4,387,068

224.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($435)

($435)

($435)

224.2 Reduce funds for operations and hold two positions vacant.

State General Funds

($71,836)

($71,836)

($71,836)

224.3 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($10,813)

($10,813)

($10,813)

224.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$7,110

$7,110

224.100-Medicaid Fraud Control Unit

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to serve as the center for the identification, arrest, and prosecution of providers

of health services and patients who defraud the Medicaid Program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,001,601

$1,008,711

$1,008,711

State General Funds

$1,001,601

$1,008,711

$1,008,711

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$3,300,272

$3,300,272

$3,300,272

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$3,300,272

$3,300,272

$3,300,272

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,111

$2,111

$2,111

Sales and Services

$2,111

$2,111

$2,111

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$2,111

$2,111

$2,111

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,303,984

$4,311,094

$4,311,094

Regional Investigative Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to identify, collect, preserve, and process evidence located during crime scene investigations, and to assist in the investigation, identification, arrest and prosecution of individuals. The purpose of this appropriation is also to coordinate and operate the following specialized units: bingo unit, anti-terrorist team, forensic art, bomb disposal unit, high technology investigations unit, communications center, regional drug enforcement, and polygraph examinations.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$21,193,678 $21,193,678 $4,307,269 $3,066,386 $1,240,883
$204,682 $204,682 $204,682 $25,705,629

$21,193,678 $21,193,678 $4,307,269 $3,066,386 $1,240,883
$204,682 $204,682 $204,682 $25,705,629

$21,193,678 $21,193,678 $4,307,269 $3,066,386 $1,240,883
$204,682 $204,682 $204,682 $25,705,629

225.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($23,538)

($23,538)

225.2 Reduce funds by replacing state funds with other funds. (H and S:Eliminate one-time state funds from Purchase Evidence Purchase Investigative activities)

State General Funds

($280,000)

($280,000)

225.3 Reduce funds for personnel due to retirements.

State General Funds

($276,430)

($276,430)

($23,538) ($280,000) ($276,430)

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225.4 Reduce funds for five agent positions due to attrition.

State General Funds

($178,244)

($178,244)

($178,244)

225.5 Reduce funds for travel and supplies.

State General Funds

($5,000)

($5,000)

($5,000)

225.6 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($108,942)

($108,942)

($108,942)

225.7 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$431,289

$431,289

225.98 Transfer funds and four agents from the Task Forces program.

State General Funds

$1,091,187

$1,091,187

$1,091,187

225.100-Regional Investigative Services

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to identify, collect, preserve, and process evidence located during crime scene

investigations, and to assist in the investigation, identification, arrest and prosecution of individuals. The purpose of

this appropriation is also to coordinate and operate the following specialized units: bingo unit, anti-terrorist team,

forensic art, bomb disposal unit, high technology investigations unit, communications center, regional drug

enforcement, and polygraph examinations.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$21,412,711 $21,844,000 $21,844,000

State General Funds

$21,412,711 $21,844,000 $21,844,000

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$4,307,269

$4,307,269

$4,307,269

ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397

$3,066,386

$3,066,386

$3,066,386

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,240,883

$1,240,883

$1,240,883

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$204,682

$204,682

$204,682

Sales and Services

$204,682

$204,682

$204,682

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$204,682

$204,682

$204,682

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$25,924,662 $26,355,951 $26,355,951

Task Forces

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide GBI supervisory support with a special agent-in-charge to each of the thirteen federally funded multi-jurisdictional drug task forces.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,091,187 $1,091,187 $1,091,187

$1,091,187 $1,091,187 $1,091,187

$1,091,187 $1,091,187 $1,091,187

226.98 Transfer funds and four agents to the Regional Investigative Services program.

State General Funds

($1,091,187) ($1,091,187) ($1,091,187)

Criminal Justice Coordinating Council

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve, plan for, and coordinate criminal justice efforts to improve the Georgia criminal justice system by working with all components of the system and levels of government throughout Georgia, by applying for and administering federal assistance grants that assist agencies and organizations in criminal justice and victim services; to award and administer state grant programs; to provide legal services for domestic violence; and to operate Georgia's Crime Victims' Compensation Program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized

$370,356 $370,356 $25,614,622 $25,614,622

$370,356 $370,356 $25,614,622 $25,614,622

$370,356 $370,356 $25,614,622 $25,614,622

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$16,550,278 $15,650,278 $15,650,278
$900,000 $900,000 $42,535,256

$16,550,278 $15,650,278 $15,650,278
$900,000 $900,000 $42,535,256

$16,550,278 $15,650,278 $15,650,278
$900,000 $900,000 $42,535,256

227.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($1,149)

($1,149)

($1,149)

227.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($2,133)

($2,133)

($2,133)

227.3 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($23,205)

($23,205)

($23,205)

227.4 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($1,320)

($1,320)

($1,320)

227.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$6,583

$6,583

227.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to improve, plan for, and coordinate criminal justice efforts to improve the Georgia criminal justice system by working with all components of the system and levels of government throughout Georgia, by applying for and administering federal assistance grants that assist agencies and organizations in criminal justice and victim services; to award and administer state grant programs; to provide legal services for domestic violence; and to operate Georgia's Crime Victims' Compensation Program. House: The purpose of this appropriation is to improve and coordinate criminal justice efforts throughout Georgia, help create safe and secure communities, and award grants. Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to improve and coordinate criminal justice efforts throughout Georgia, help create safe and secure communities, and award grants.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

227.100-Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve, plan for, and coordinate criminal justice efforts to improve the

Georgia criminal justice system by working with all components of the system and levels of government throughout

Georgia, by applying for and administering federal assistance grants that assist agencies and organizations in

criminal justice and victim services; to award and administer state grant programs; to provide legal services for

domestic violence; and to operate Georgia's Crime Victims' Compensation Program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$342,549

$349,132

$349,132

State General Funds

$342,549

$349,132

$349,132

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$25,614,622 $25,614,622 $25,614,622

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$25,614,622 $25,614,622 $25,614,622

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$16,550,278 $16,550,278 $16,550,278

Sales and Services

$15,650,278 $15,650,278 $15,650,278

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$15,650,278 $15,650,278 $15,650,278

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties

$900,000

$900,000

$900,000

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Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$900,000 $42,507,449

$900,000 $42,514,032

$900,000 $42,514,032

Section 30: Juvenile Justice, Department of

Section Total - Continuation

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$266,457,146 $266,457,146
$30,470,050 $28,962,817 $1,507,233
$100,231 $100,231 $5,172,180 $5,172,180 $302,199,607

$266,457,146 $266,457,146
$30,470,050 $28,962,817 $1,507,233
$100,231 $100,231 $5,172,180 $5,172,180 $302,199,607

$266,457,146 $266,457,146 $30,470,050 $28,962,817
$1,507,233 $100,231 $100,231
$5,172,180 $5,172,180 $302,199,607

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$255,958,909 $258,258,072

$255,958,909 $258,258,072

$30,470,050 $30,470,050

$28,962,817 $28,962,817

$1,507,233

$1,507,233

$100,231

$100,231

$100,231

$100,231

$5,172,180

$5,148,043

$5,172,180

$5,148,043

$291,701,370 $293,976,396

$258,258,072 $258,258,072 $30,470,050 $28,962,817
$1,507,233 $100,231 $100,231
$5,148,043 $5,148,043 $293,976,396

Community Non-Secure Commitment

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public, hold youth accountable for their actions, assist youth in becoming law-abiding citizens and transition youth from secure detention, and provide the following alternative detention options: non-secure detention shelters, housebound detention, emergency shelters, a short-term stay in a contract home, tracking services, wrap-around services, electronic monitoring, or detention in an alternative program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers FF Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$32,997,820 $32,997,820 $1,373,480
$1,373,480 $1,373,480 $34,371,300

$32,997,820 $32,997,820 $1,373,480
$1,373,480 $1,373,480 $34,371,300

$32,997,820 $32,997,820 $1,373,480
$1,373,480 $1,373,480 $34,371,300

228.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$2,654

$2,654

228.2 Reduce funds for contracts.

State General Funds

($595,330)

($595,330)

228.3 Transfer funds from the Community Supervision program for residential placements.

State General Funds

$1,666,040

$1,666,040

$2,654 ($595,330) $1,666,040

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228.4 Reduce funds for cancelled contracts for program services.

State General Funds

($4,363,192) ($4,363,192) ($4,363,192)

228.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$38,200

$38,200

228.100-Community Non-Secure Commitment Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public, hold youth accountable for their actions, assist youth in

becoming law-abiding citizens and transition youth from secure detention, and provide the following alternative

detention options: non-secure detention shelters, housebound detention, emergency shelters, a short-term stay in a

contract home, tracking services, wrap-around services, electronic monitoring, or detention in an alternative

program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$29,707,992 $29,746,192 $29,746,192

State General Funds

$29,707,992 $29,746,192 $29,746,192

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$1,373,480

$1,373,480

$1,373,480

Federal Funds Transfers

$1,373,480

$1,373,480

$1,373,480

FF Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$1,373,480

$1,373,480

$1,373,480

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$31,081,472 $31,119,672 $31,119,672

Community Supervision

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public, hold youth accountable for their actions, and assist youth in becoming law-abiding citizens and supervise youth directly in the community, provide transitional and treatment services to those youth, and to provide agency wide services, including intake, court services, and case management.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$50,791,425 $50,791,425 $7,250,301 $7,250,301 $58,041,726

$50,791,425 $50,791,425 $7,250,301 $7,250,301 $58,041,726

$50,791,425 $50,791,425 $7,250,301 $7,250,301 $58,041,726

229.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$139,304

$139,304

$139,304

229.2 Reduce funds by streamlining service delivery and eliminating two full-time positions.

State General Funds

($68,212)

($68,212)

($68,212)

229.3 Reduce funds by maintaining hiring freeze.

State General Funds

($1,573,203) ($1,573,203) ($1,573,203)

229.4 Reduce funds for motor vehicles.

State General Funds

($130,543)

($130,543)

($130,543)

229.5 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($541,225)

($541,225)

($541,225)

229.6 Transfer funds to the Community Non-Secure Commitment program for residential placements.

State General Funds

($1,666,040) ($1,666,040) ($1,666,040)

229.7 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$814,567

$814,567

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229.100-Community Supervision

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public, hold youth accountable for their actions, and assist youth

in becoming law-abiding citizens and supervise youth directly in the community, provide transitional and treatment

services to those youth, and to provide agency wide services, including intake, court services, and case management.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$46,951,506 $47,766,073 $47,766,073

State General Funds

$46,951,506 $47,766,073 $47,766,073

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$7,250,301

$7,250,301

$7,250,301

ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397

$7,250,301

$7,250,301

$7,250,301

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$54,201,807 $55,016,374 $55,016,374

Departmental Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect and serve the citizens of Georgia by holding youthful offenders accountable for their actions through the delivery of effective services in appropriate settings.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers FF Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 FF National School Lunch Program CFDA10.555
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$24,547,439 $24,547,439 $2,658,698 $2,285,689
$373,009 $15,299 $15,299 $15,299
$391,201 $391,201 $157,670 $233,531 $27,612,637

$24,547,439 $24,547,439 $2,658,698 $2,285,689
$373,009 $15,299 $15,299 $15,299
$391,201 $391,201 $157,670 $233,531 $27,612,637

$24,547,439 $24,547,439 $2,658,698 $2,285,689
$373,009 $15,299 $15,299 $15,299
$391,201 $391,201 $157,670 $233,531 $27,612,637

230.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$36,484

$36,484

$36,484

230.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$303,460

$303,460

$303,460

230.3 Reduce funds for motor vehicles.

State General Funds

($63,000)

($63,000)

($63,000)

230.4 Reduce funds by streamlining service delivery and by eliminating nine vacant full-time positions.

State General Funds

($450,000)

($450,000)

($450,000)

230.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$272,524

$272,524

230.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect and serve the citizens of Georgia by holding youthful offenders

accountable for their actions through the delivery of effective services in appropriate settings.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$24,374,383 $24,646,907

State General Funds

$24,374,383 $24,646,907

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,658,698

$2,658,698

ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397

$2,285,689

$2,285,689

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$373,009

$373,009

$24,646,907 $24,646,907 $2,658,698 $2,285,689
$373,009

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers FF Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 FF National School Lunch Program CFDA10.555
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$15,299 $15,299 $15,299 $391,201 $391,201 $157,670 $233,531 $27,439,581

$15,299 $15,299 $15,299 $391,201 $391,201 $157,670 $233,531 $27,712,105

$15,299 $15,299 $15,299 $391,201 $391,201 $157,670 $233,531 $27,712,105

Secure Commitment (YDCs)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public and hold youth accountable for their actions and provide secure care and supervision of youth including academic, recreational, vocational, medical, mental health, counseling, and religious services for those youth committed to the Department's custody, sentenced to the Short Term Program, or convicted of an offense under Senate Bill 440.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers FF National School Lunch Program CFDA10.555
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$61,639,075 $61,639,075 $8,360,076 $7,284,378 $1,075,698
$27,350 $27,350 $27,350 $1,526,156 $1,526,156 $1,526,156 $71,552,657

$61,639,075 $61,639,075 $8,360,076 $7,284,378 $1,075,698
$27,350 $27,350 $27,350 $1,526,156 $1,526,156 $1,526,156 $71,552,657

$61,639,075 $61,639,075 $8,360,076 $7,284,378 $1,075,698
$27,350 $27,350 $27,350 $1,526,156 $1,526,156 $1,526,156 $71,552,657

231.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$218,243

$218,243

$218,243

231.2 Reduce funds by maintaining hiring freeze.

State General Funds

($1,250,000) ($1,250,000) ($1,250,000)

231.3 Reduce funds for motor vehicles.

State General Funds

($84,803)

($84,803)

($84,803)

231.4 Reduce funds for paid overtime.

State General Funds

($470,276)

($470,276)

($470,276)

231.5 Transfer funds from the Secure Detention program for utilities and maintenance.

State General Funds

$951,025

$951,025

$951,025

231.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$910,261

$910,261

231.100-Secure Commitment (YDCs)

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public and hold youth accountable for their actions and provide

secure care and supervision of youth including academic, recreational, vocational, medical, mental health,

counseling, and religious services for those youth committed to the Department's custody, sentenced to the Short

Term Program, or convicted of an offense under Senate Bill 440.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$61,003,264 $61,913,525 $61,913,525

State General Funds

$61,003,264 $61,913,525 $61,913,525

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$8,360,076

$8,360,076

$8,360,076

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ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397 Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
Federal Funds Transfers FF National School Lunch Program CFDA10.555
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,284,378 $1,075,698
$27,350 $27,350 $27,350 $1,526,156 $1,526,156 $1,526,156 $70,916,846

$7,284,378 $1,075,698
$27,350 $27,350 $27,350 $1,526,156 $1,526,156 $1,526,156 $71,827,107

$7,284,378 $1,075,698
$27,350 $27,350 $27,350 $1,526,156 $1,526,156 $1,526,156 $71,827,107

Secure Detention (RYDCs)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public and hold youth accountable for their actions and provide temporary, secure care, and supervision of youth who are charged with crimes or who have been found guilty of crimes and are awaiting disposition of their cases by juvenile courts or awaiting placement in one of the Department's treatment programs or facilities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers FF National School Lunch Program CFDA10.555
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$96,481,387 $96,481,387 $12,200,975 $12,142,449
$58,526 $57,582 $57,582 $57,582 $1,881,343 $1,881,343 $1,881,343 $110,621,287

$96,481,387 $96,481,387 $12,200,975 $12,142,449
$58,526 $57,582 $57,582 $57,582 $1,881,343 $1,881,343 $1,881,343 $110,621,287

$96,481,387 $96,481,387 $12,200,975 $12,142,449
$58,526 $57,582 $57,582 $57,582 $1,881,343 $1,881,343 $1,881,343 $110,621,287

232.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$266,668

$266,668

232.2 Reduce funds for one education supervisor position.

State General Funds

($95,151)

($95,151)

232.3 Reduce funds for one regional principal position.

State General Funds

($109,660)

($109,660)

232.4 Reduce funds by maintaining hiring freeze.

State General Funds

($250,000)

($250,000)

232.5 Reduce funds for paid overtime.

State General Funds

($529,724)

($529,724)

232.6 Reduce funds for motor vehicles.

State General Funds

($65,731)

($65,731)

232.7 Transfer funds to the Secure Commitment program for utilities and maintenance.

State General Funds

($951,025)

($951,025)

232.8 Reduce funds by increasing the class size in nine Regional Youth Detention Center (RYDC) basic education programs.

State General Funds

($825,000)

($825,000)

$266,668 ($95,151) ($109,660) ($250,000) ($529,724) ($65,731) ($951,025)
($825,000)

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232.9 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit

Plan.

State General Funds

$1,513,611

$1,513,611

232.10 Reduce funds and close two 30-bed RYDC facilities effective April 1, 2011. (S:Reduce

funds and close two 30-bed RYDC facilities beginning April 1, 2011)

State General Funds FF National School Lunch Program CFDA10.555 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($1,250,000) ($24,137)
($1,274,137)

($1,250,000) ($24,137)
($1,274,137)

232.100-Secure Detention (RYDCs)

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public and hold youth accountable for their actions and provide

temporary, secure care, and supervision of youth who are charged with crimes or who have been found guilty of

crimes and are awaiting disposition of their cases by juvenile courts or awaiting placement in one of the

Department's treatment programs or facilities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$93,921,764 $94,185,375 $94,185,375

State General Funds

$93,921,764 $94,185,375 $94,185,375

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$12,200,975 $12,200,975 $12,200,975

ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397

$12,142,449 $12,142,449 $12,142,449

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$58,526

$58,526

$58,526

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$57,582

$57,582

$57,582

Sales and Services

$57,582

$57,582

$57,582

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$57,582

$57,582

$57,582

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$1,881,343

$1,857,206

$1,857,206

Federal Funds Transfers

$1,881,343

$1,857,206

$1,857,206

FF National School Lunch Program CFDA10.555

$1,881,343

$1,857,206

$1,857,206

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$108,061,664 $108,301,138 $108,301,138

Section 31: Labor, Department of

Section Total - Continuation

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Intergovernmental Transfers Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$39,486,525 $39,486,525 $345,440,508 $345,440,508 $31,663,664
$729,513 $140,273 $30,793,878
$4,800 $4,800 $416,595,497

$39,486,525 $39,486,525 $345,440,508 $345,440,508 $31,663,664
$729,513 $140,273 $30,793,878
$4,800 $4,800 $416,595,497

$39,486,525 $39,486,525 $345,440,508 $345,440,508 $31,663,664
$729,513 $140,273 $30,793,878
$4,800 $4,800 $416,595,497

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Intergovernmental Transfers Sales and Services

Section Total - Final

$36,729,852 $37,339,799

$36,729,852 $37,339,799

$345,440,508 $345,440,508

$345,440,508 $345,440,508

$31,663,664 $31,663,664

$729,513

$729,513

$140,273

$140,273

$30,793,878 $30,793,878

$37,218,806 $37,218,806 $345,440,508 $345,440,508 $31,663,664
$729,513 $140,273 $30,793,878

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TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,800 $4,800 $413,838,824

$4,800 $4,800 $414,448,771

$4,800 $4,800 $414,327,778

Business Enterprise Program

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist people who are blind in becoming successful contributors to the state's economy.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$313,886 $313,886 $1,966,085 $1,966,085 $2,279,971

$313,886 $313,886 $1,966,085 $1,966,085 $2,279,971

$313,886 $313,886 $1,966,085 $1,966,085 $2,279,971

233.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($406)

($406)

($406)

233.2 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($30,750)

($30,750)

($30,750)

233.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit

Plan.

State General Funds

$3,602

233.100-Business Enterprise Program

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist people who are blind in becoming successful contributors to the state's

economy.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$282,730

$282,730

$286,332

State General Funds

$282,730

$282,730

$286,332

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,966,085

$1,966,085

$1,966,085

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,966,085

$1,966,085

$1,966,085

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,248,815

$2,248,815

$2,252,417

Department of Labor Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to work with public and private partners in building a world-class workforce system that contributes to Georgia's economic prosperity.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,731,423 $1,731,423 $37,923,936 $37,923,936
$140,273 $140,273 $140,273 $39,795,632

$1,731,423 $1,731,423 $37,923,936 $37,923,936
$140,273 $140,273 $140,273 $39,795,632

$1,731,423 $1,731,423 $37,923,936 $37,923,936
$140,273 $140,273 $140,273 $39,795,632

234.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($2,237)

($2,237)

($2,237)

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234.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit

Plan.

State General Funds

$445,825

$20,732

234.3 Reduce funds.

State General Funds

($164,122)

234.100-Department of Labor Administration Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to work with public and private partners in building a world-class workforce

system that contributes to Georgia's economic prosperity.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,729,186

$2,175,011

$1,585,796

State General Funds

$1,729,186

$2,175,011

$1,585,796

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$37,923,936 $37,923,936 $37,923,936

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$37,923,936 $37,923,936 $37,923,936

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$140,273

$140,273

$140,273

Intergovernmental Transfers

$140,273

$140,273

$140,273

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$140,273

$140,273

$140,273

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$39,793,395 $40,239,220 $39,650,005

Disability Adjudication Section

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to efficiently process applications for federal disability programs so that eligible Georgia citizens can obtain support.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS
Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $55,598,820 $55,598,820 $55,598,820

$0 $55,598,820 $55,598,820 $55,598,820

$0 $55,598,820 $55,598,820 $55,598,820

235.100-Disability Adjudication Section

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to efficiently process applications for federal disability programs so that

eligible Georgia citizens can obtain support.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$55,598,820 $55,598,820

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$55,598,820 $55,598,820

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$55,598,820 $55,598,820

$55,598,820 $55,598,820 $55,598,820

Division of Rehabilitation Administration Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to help people with disabilities to become fully productive members of society by achieving independence and meaningful employment.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,767,470 $1,767,470 $2,913,518 $2,913,518 $4,680,988

$1,767,470 $1,767,470 $2,913,518 $2,913,518 $4,680,988

$1,767,470 $1,767,470 $2,913,518 $2,913,518 $4,680,988

236.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($2,284)

($2,284)

236.2 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($50,199)

($50,199)

($2,284) ($50,199)

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236.3 Reduce funds for contracts. (S:Restore funds for Georgia Council for the Hearing

Impaired)

State General Funds

($243,129)

($243,129)

($200,000)

236.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit

Plan.

State General Funds

$12,852

236.100-Division of Rehabilitation Administration

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to help people with disabilities to become fully productive members of society

by achieving independence and meaningful employment.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,471,858

$1,471,858

$1,527,839

State General Funds

$1,471,858

$1,471,858

$1,527,839

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,913,518

$2,913,518

$2,913,518

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,913,518

$2,913,518

$2,913,518

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,385,376

$4,385,376

$4,441,357

Georgia Industries for the Blind

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to employ people who are blind in manufacturing and packaging facilities in Bainbridge and Griffin.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$324,473 $324,473 $11,828,888 $729,513 $729,513 $11,099,375 $11,099,375 $12,153,361

$324,473 $324,473 $11,828,888 $729,513 $729,513 $11,099,375 $11,099,375 $12,153,361

$324,473 $324,473 $11,828,888 $729,513 $729,513 $11,099,375 $11,099,375 $12,153,361

237.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($419)

($419)

($419)

237.2 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($31,787)

($31,787)

($31,787)

237.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$6,476

237.100-Georgia Industries for the Blind

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to employ people who are blind in manufacturing and packaging facilities in

Bainbridge and Griffin.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$292,267

$292,267

$298,743

State General Funds

$292,267

$292,267

$298,743

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$11,828,888 $11,828,888 $11,828,888

Reserved Fund Balances

$729,513

$729,513

$729,513

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$729,513

$729,513

$729,513

Sales and Services

$11,099,375 $11,099,375 $11,099,375

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$11,099,375 $11,099,375 $11,099,375

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,121,155 $12,121,155 $12,127,631

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Labor Market Information

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to collect, analyze, and publish a wide array of information about the state's labor market.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $2,249,873 $2,249,873 $2,249,873

$0 $0 $2,249,873 $2,249,873 $2,249,873

$0 $0 $2,249,873 $2,249,873 $2,249,873

238.100-Labor Market Information

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to collect, analyze, and publish a wide array of information about the state's

labor market.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,249,873

$2,249,873

$2,249,873

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,249,873

$2,249,873

$2,249,873

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,249,873

$2,249,873

$2,249,873

Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to empower individuals with disabilities to achieve personal independence.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers FF National School Lunch Program CFDA10.555
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,079,598 $6,079,598 $6,989,289 $6,989,289 $18,888,287 $18,888,287 $18,888,287
$4,800 $4,800 $4,800 $31,961,974

$6,079,598 $6,079,598 $6,989,289 $6,989,289 $18,888,287 $18,888,287 $18,888,287
$4,800 $4,800 $4,800 $31,961,974

$6,079,598 $6,079,598 $6,989,289 $6,989,289 $18,888,287 $18,888,287 $18,888,287
$4,800 $4,800 $4,800 $31,961,974

239.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services

(GETS).

State General Funds

($7,856)

($7,856)

($7,856)

239.2 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($647,237)

($647,237)

($647,237)

239.3 Reduce funds for contracts.

State General Funds

($22,541)

($22,541)

($22,541)

239.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit

Plan.

State General Funds

$28,316

239.100-Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to empower individuals with disabilities to achieve personal independence.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,401,964

$5,401,964

$5,430,280

State General Funds

$5,401,964

$5,401,964

$5,430,280

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$6,989,289

$6,989,289

$6,989,289

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$6,989,289

$6,989,289

$6,989,289

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$18,888,287 $18,888,287 $18,888,287

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Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers FF National School Lunch Program CFDA10.555
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$18,888,287 $18,888,287
$4,800 $4,800 $4,800 $31,284,340

$18,888,287 $18,888,287
$4,800 $4,800 $4,800 $31,284,340

$18,888,287 $18,888,287
$4,800 $4,800 $4,800 $31,312,656

Safety Inspections

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote and protect public safety, to provide training and information on workplace exposure to hazardous chemicals, and to promote industrial safety.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,836,656 $2,836,656
$168,552 $168,552 $3,005,208

$2,836,656 $2,836,656
$168,552 $168,552 $3,005,208

$2,836,656 $2,836,656
$168,552 $168,552 $3,005,208

240.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($3,666)

($3,666)

($3,666)

240.2 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($164,122)

$0

$0

240.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$43,548

240.100-Safety Inspections

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote and protect public safety, to provide training and information on

workplace exposure to hazardous chemicals, and to promote industrial safety.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,668,868

$2,832,990

$2,876,538

State General Funds

$2,668,868

$2,832,990

$2,876,538

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$168,552

$168,552

$168,552

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$168,552

$168,552

$168,552

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,837,420

$3,001,542

$3,045,090

Unemployment Insurance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to enhance Georgia's economic strength by collecting unemployment insurance taxes from Georgia's employers and distributing unemployment benefits to eligible claimants.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,588,252 $5,588,252 $49,173,186 $49,173,186 $54,761,438

$5,588,252 $5,588,252 $49,173,186 $49,173,186 $54,761,438

$5,588,252 $5,588,252 $49,173,186 $49,173,186 $54,761,438

241.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($7,221)

($7,221)

($7,221)

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241.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit

Plan.

State General Funds

$82,461

241.100-Unemployment Insurance

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to enhance Georgia's economic strength by collecting unemployment insurance

taxes from Georgia's employers and distributing unemployment benefits to eligible claimants.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,581,031

$5,581,031

$5,663,492

State General Funds

$5,581,031

$5,581,031

$5,663,492

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$49,173,186 $49,173,186 $49,173,186

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$49,173,186 $49,173,186 $49,173,186

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$54,754,217 $54,754,217 $54,836,678

Vocational Rehabilitation Program

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist people with disabilities so that they may go to work.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,427,167 $14,427,167 $65,667,153 $65,667,153
$806,216 $806,216 $806,216 $80,900,536

$14,427,167 $14,427,167 $65,667,153 $65,667,153
$806,216 $806,216 $806,216 $80,900,536

$14,427,167 $14,427,167 $65,667,153 $65,667,153
$806,216 $806,216 $806,216 $80,900,536

242.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$26

$26

$26

242.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($18,643)

($18,643)

($18,643)

242.3 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($1,079,897) ($1,079,897) ($1,079,897)

242.4 Reduce funds for contracts.

State General Funds

($323,090)

($323,090)

($323,090)

242.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$146,335

242.100-Vocational Rehabilitation Program Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist people with disabilities so that they may go to work.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$13,005,563 $13,005,563

State General Funds

$13,005,563 $13,005,563

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$65,667,153 $65,667,153

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$65,667,153 $65,667,153

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$806,216

$806,216

Sales and Services

$806,216

$806,216

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$806,216

$806,216

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$79,478,932 $79,478,932

$13,151,898 $13,151,898 $65,667,153 $65,667,153
$806,216 $806,216 $806,216 $79,625,267

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Workforce Development

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist employers and job seekers with job matching services and to promote economic growth and development.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,417,600 $6,417,600 $122,790,096 $122,790,096 $129,207,696

$6,417,600 $6,417,600 $122,790,096 $122,790,096 $129,207,696

$6,417,600 $6,417,600 $122,790,096 $122,790,096 $129,207,696

243.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($8,293)

($8,293)

($8,293)

243.2 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($112,922)

($112,922)

($112,922)

243.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$101,503

243.100-Workforce Development

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist employers and job seekers with job matching services and to promote

economic growth and development.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,296,385

$6,296,385

$6,397,888

State General Funds

$6,296,385

$6,296,385

$6,397,888

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$122,790,096 $122,790,096 $122,790,096

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$122,790,096 $122,790,096 $122,790,096

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$129,086,481 $129,086,481 $129,187,984

Section 32: Law, Department of

Section Total - Continuation

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$16,981,081 $16,981,081
$269,940 $269,940 $36,556,300 $36,556,300 $53,807,321

$16,981,081 $16,981,081
$269,940 $269,940 $36,556,300 $36,556,300 $53,807,321

$16,981,081 $16,981,081
$269,940 $269,940 $36,556,300 $36,556,300 $53,807,321

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$16,262,803 $16,809,161

$16,262,803 $16,809,161

$269,940

$269,940

$269,940

$269,940

$37,105,382 $37,105,382

$37,105,382 $37,105,382

$53,638,125 $54,184,483

$16,744,161 $16,744,161
$269,940 $269,940 $37,105,382 $37,105,382 $54,119,483

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Law, Department of

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to serve as the attorney and legal advisor for all state agencies, departments, authorities, and the Governor; to provide binding opinions on legal questions concerning the state of Georgia and its agencies; and to prepare all contracts and agreements regarding any matter in which the state of Georgia is involved.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts Legal Services - Client Reimbursable per OCGA45-15-4 Legal Services - Dept. of Administrative Services Cases
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$16,981,081 $16,981,081
$269,940 $269,940 $269,940 $36,556,300 $36,556,300 $788,308 $34,350,000 $1,417,992 $53,807,321

$16,981,081 $16,981,081
$269,940 $269,940 $269,940 $36,556,300 $36,556,300 $788,308 $34,350,000 $1,417,992 $53,807,321

$16,981,081 $16,981,081
$269,940 $269,940 $269,940 $36,556,300 $36,556,300 $788,308 $34,350,000 $1,417,992 $53,807,321

244.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$914

$914

$914

244.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($2,732)

($2,732)

($2,732)

244.3 Replace funds with a projected increase in other funds.

State General Funds Legal Services - Client Reimbursable per OCGA45-15-4 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($549,082) $549,082
$0

($549,082) $549,082
$0

($549,082) $549,082
$0

244.4 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($132,682)

($132,682)

($132,682)

244.5 Reduce funds for staffing services contract.

State General Funds

($34,696)

($34,696)

($34,696)

244.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$341,358

$341,358

244.7 Increase funds for personnel. (S:Eliminate two furlough days)

State General Funds

$205,000

$140,000

244.100-Law, Department of

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to serve as the attorney and legal advisor for all state agencies, departments,

authorities, and the Governor; to provide binding opinions on legal questions concerning the state of Georgia and

its agencies; and to prepare all contracts and agreements regarding any matter in which the state of Georgia is

involved.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$16,262,803 $16,809,161 $16,744,161

State General Funds

$16,262,803 $16,809,161 $16,744,161

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$269,940

$269,940

$269,940

Sales and Services

$269,940

$269,940

$269,940

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$269,940

$269,940

$269,940

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$37,105,382 $37,105,382 $37,105,382

State Funds Transfers

$37,105,382 $37,105,382 $37,105,382

Agency to Agency Contracts

$788,308

$788,308

$788,308

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Legal Services - Client Reimbursable per OCGA45-15-4 Legal Services - Dept. of Administrative Services Cases TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$34,899,082 $1,417,992 $53,638,125

$34,899,082 $1,417,992 $54,184,483

$34,899,082 $1,417,992 $54,119,483

Section 33: Natural Resources, Department of

Section Total - Continuation

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Reserved Fund Balances Intergovernmental Transfers Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Royalties and Rents Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$91,103,109 $91,103,109 $54,029,420 $53,999,801
$29,619 $108,059,367
$1,173,962 $115,313
$2,485,576 $10,167 $56,953
$104,217,396 $30,000 $30,000
$253,221,896

$91,103,109 $91,103,109 $54,029,420 $53,999,801
$29,619 $108,059,367
$1,173,962 $115,313
$2,485,576 $10,167 $56,953
$104,217,396 $30,000 $30,000
$253,221,896

$91,103,109 $91,103,109 $54,029,420 $53,999,801
$29,619 $108,059,367
$1,173,962 $115,313
$2,485,576 $10,167 $56,953
$104,217,396 $30,000 $30,000
$253,221,896

Section Total - Final

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$85,604,065 $86,272,365

State General Funds

$85,604,065 $86,272,365

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$54,029,420 $54,029,420

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$53,999,801 $53,999,801

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205

$29,619

$29,619

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$108,059,367 $108,059,367

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$1,173,962

$1,173,962

Reserved Fund Balances

$115,313

$115,313

Intergovernmental Transfers

$2,485,576

$2,485,576

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$10,167

$10,167

Royalties and Rents

$56,953

$56,953

Sales and Services

$104,217,396 $104,217,396

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$30,000

$30,000

State Funds Transfers

$30,000

$30,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$247,722,852 $248,391,152

$86,741,446 $86,741,446 $54,029,420 $53,999,801
$29,619 $108,059,367
$1,173,962 $115,313
$2,485,576 $10,167 $56,953
$104,217,396 $30,000 $30,000
$248,860,233

Coastal Resources

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to preserve the natural, environmental, historic, archaeological, and recreational resources of the state's coastal zone by balancing economic development with resource preservation and improvement by assessing and restoring coastal wetlands, by regulating development within the coastal zone, by promulgating and enforcing rules and regulations to protect the coastal wetlands, by monitoring the population status of commercially and recreationally fished species and developing fishery management plans, by providing fishing education, and by constructing and maintaining artificial reefs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,288,197 $2,288,197 $4,383,197 $4,383,197

$2,288,197 $2,288,197 $4,383,197 $4,383,197

$2,288,197 $2,288,197 $4,383,197 $4,383,197

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$197,795 $168,467 $168,467
$29,328 $29,328 $6,869,189

$197,795 $168,467 $168,467
$29,328 $29,328 $6,869,189

$197,795 $168,467 $168,467
$29,328 $29,328 $6,869,189

245.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($4,459)

($4,459)

($4,459)

245.2 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect projected expenditures and for three positions.

State General Funds

($158,699)

($158,699)

($158,699)

245.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$31,887

$31,887

245.100-Coastal Resources

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to preserve the natural, environmental, historic, archaeological, and

recreational resources of the state's coastal zone by balancing economic development with resource preservation

and improvement by assessing and restoring coastal wetlands, by regulating development within the coastal zone,

by promulgating and enforcing rules and regulations to protect the coastal wetlands, by monitoring the population

status of commercially and recreationally fished species and developing fishery management plans, by providing

fishing education, and by constructing and maintaining artificial reefs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,125,039

$2,156,926

$2,156,926

State General Funds

$2,125,039

$2,156,926

$2,156,926

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$4,383,197

$4,383,197

$4,383,197

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$4,383,197

$4,383,197

$4,383,197

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$197,795

$197,795

$197,795

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$168,467

$168,467

$168,467

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$168,467

$168,467

$168,467

Royalties and Rents

$29,328

$29,328

$29,328

Royalties and Rents Not Itemized

$29,328

$29,328

$29,328

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,706,031

$6,737,918

$6,737,918

Departmental Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,715,812 $11,715,812
$174,383 $174,383
$39,065 $39,065 $39,065 $11,929,260

$11,715,812 $11,715,812
$174,383 $174,383
$39,065 $39,065 $39,065 $11,929,260

$11,715,812 $11,715,812
$174,383 $174,383
$39,065 $39,065 $39,065 $11,929,260

246.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($16,511)

($16,511)

246.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services

(GETS).

State General Funds

($305,524)

($305,524)

($16,511) ($305,524)

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246.3 Reduce funds for personnel and for two positions.

State General Funds

($65,314)

($65,314)

($65,314)

246.4 Reduce funds for operations and payments to counties for services.

State General Funds

($72,364)

($72,364)

($72,364)

246.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$109,475

$109,475

246.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$11,256,099 $11,365,574

State General Funds

$11,256,099 $11,365,574

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$174,383

$174,383

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$174,383

$174,383

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$39,065

$39,065

Sales and Services

$39,065

$39,065

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$39,065

$39,065

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,469,547 $11,579,022

$11,365,574 $11,365,574
$174,383 $174,383
$39,065 $39,065 $39,065 $11,579,022

Environmental Protection

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the quality of Georgia's air by controlling, monitoring and regulating pollution from large, small, mobile, and area sources (including pollution from motor vehicle emissions) by performing ambient air monitoring, and by participating in the Clean Air Campaign; to protect Georgia's land by permitting, managing, and planning for solid waste facilities, by implementing waste reduction strategies, by administering the Solid Waste Trust Fund and the Underground Storage Tank program, by cleaning up scrap tire piles, and by permitting and regulating surface mining operations; to protect Georgia and its citizens from hazardous materials by investigating and remediating hazardous sites, and by utilizing the Hazardous Waste Trust Fund to manage the state's hazardous sites inventory, to oversee site cleanup and brownfield remediation, to remediate abandoned sites, to respond to environmental emergencies, and to monitor and regulate the hazardous materials industry in Georgia. The purpose of this appropriation is also to ensure the quality and quantity of Georgia's water supplies by managing floodplains, by ensuring the safety of dams, by monitoring, regulating, and certifying water quality, and by regulating the amount of water used.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$25,167,942 $25,167,942 $32,861,619 $32,861,619 $57,028,515
$250,000 $250,000 $56,778,515 $56,778,515 $115,058,076

$25,167,942 $25,167,942 $32,861,619 $32,861,619 $57,028,515
$250,000 $250,000 $56,778,515 $56,778,515 $115,058,076

$25,167,942 $25,167,942 $32,861,619 $32,861,619 $57,028,515
$250,000 $250,000 $56,778,515 $56,778,515 $115,058,076

247.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($66,672)

($66,672)

247.2 Reduce funds for personnel and for 11 positions.

State General Funds

($1,100,735) ($1,100,735)

($66,672) ($1,100,735)

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247.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit

Plan.

State General Funds

$337,140

$337,140

247.100-Environmental Protection

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the quality of Georgia's air by controlling, monitoring and regulating

pollution from large, small, mobile, and area sources (including pollution from motor vehicle emissions) by

performing ambient air monitoring, and by participating in the Clean Air Campaign; to protect Georgia's land by

permitting, managing, and planning for solid waste facilities, by implementing waste reduction strategies, by

administering the Solid Waste Trust Fund and the Underground Storage Tank program, by cleaning up scrap tire

piles, and by permitting and regulating surface mining operations; to protect Georgia and its citizens from

hazardous materials by investigating and remediating hazardous sites, and by utilizing the Hazardous Waste Trust

Fund to manage the state's hazardous sites inventory, to oversee site cleanup and brownfield remediation, to

remediate abandoned sites, to respond to environmental emergencies, and to monitor and regulate the hazardous

materials industry in Georgia. The purpose of this appropriation is also to ensure the quality and quantity of

Georgia's water supplies by managing floodplains, by ensuring the safety of dams, by monitoring, regulating, and

certifying water quality, and by regulating the amount of water used.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$24,000,535 $24,337,675 $24,337,675

State General Funds

$24,000,535 $24,337,675 $24,337,675

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$32,861,619 $32,861,619 $32,861,619

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$32,861,619 $32,861,619 $32,861,619

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$57,028,515 $57,028,515 $57,028,515

Intergovernmental Transfers

$250,000

$250,000

$250,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$250,000

$250,000

$250,000

Sales and Services

$56,778,515 $56,778,515 $56,778,515

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$56,778,515 $56,778,515 $56,778,515

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$113,890,669 $114,227,809 $114,227,809

Hazardous Waste Trust Fund

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund investigations and cleanup of abandoned landfills and other hazardous

sites, to meet cost-sharing requirements for Superfund sites identified by the US Environmental Protection Agency,

to fund related operations and oversight positions within the Environmental Protection Division, and to reimburse

local governments for landfill remediation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,953,273 $2,953,273 $2,953,273

$2,953,273 $2,953,273 $2,953,273

$2,953,273 $2,953,273 $2,953,273

248.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$26,294

$26,294

248.100-Hazardous Waste Trust Fund

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund investigations and cleanup of abandoned landfills and other hazardous

sites, to meet cost-sharing requirements for Superfund sites identified by the US Environmental Protection Agency,

to fund related operations and oversight positions within the Environmental Protection Division, and to reimburse

local governments for landfill remediation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,953,273

$2,979,567

$2,979,567

State General Funds

$2,953,273

$2,979,567

$2,979,567

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,953,273

$2,979,567

$2,979,567

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Historic Preservation

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to identify, protect and preserve Georgia's historical sites by administering historic preservation grants, by cataloging all historic resources statewide, by providing research and planning required to list a site on the state and national historic registries, by working with building owners to ensure that renovation plans comply with historic preservation standards, and by executing and sponsoring archaeological research.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,502,865 $1,502,865 $1,020,787
$991,168 $29,619
$2,523,652

$1,502,865 $1,502,865 $1,020,787
$991,168 $29,619
$2,523,652

$1,502,865 $1,502,865 $1,020,787
$991,168 $29,619
$2,523,652

249.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($3,693)

($3,693)

($3,693)

249.2 Eliminate funds for contracts for the Regional Commissions' historic preservation

planners. (H:NO)(S:NO)

State General Funds

($163,000)

$0

($25,000)

249.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit

Plan.

State General Funds

$20,610

$20,610

249.100-Historic Preservation

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to identify, protect and preserve Georgia's historical sites by administering

historic preservation grants, by cataloging all historic resources statewide, by providing research and planning

required to list a site on the state and national historic registries, by working with building owners to ensure that

renovation plans comply with historic preservation standards, and by executing and sponsoring archaeological

research.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,336,172

$1,519,782

$1,494,782

State General Funds

$1,336,172

$1,519,782

$1,494,782

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,020,787

$1,020,787

$1,020,787

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$991,168

$991,168

$991,168

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205

$29,619

$29,619

$29,619

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,356,959

$2,540,569

$2,515,569

Land Conservation

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to oversee the acquisition of land and the management of leases for recreational and conservation purposes and to validate land upon which the state holds an easement remains in the required condition.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$426,530 $426,530 $426,530

$426,530 $426,530 $426,530

$426,530 $426,530 $426,530

250.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($853)

($853)

250.2 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($5,000)

($5,000)

($853) ($5,000)

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250.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit

Plan.

State General Funds

$6,414

$6,414

250.100-Land Conservation

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to oversee the acquisition of land and the management of leases for

recreational and conservation purposes and to validate land upon which the state holds an easement remains in the

required condition.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$420,677

$427,091

$427,091

State General Funds

$420,677

$427,091

$427,091

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$420,677

$427,091

$427,091

Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to manage, operate, market, and maintain the state's golf courses, parks, lodges, conference centers, and historic sites.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,355,221 $14,355,221 $1,704,029
$1,704,029 $41,120,239
$2,232,646 $2,232,646 $38,887,593 $38,887,593 $57,179,489

$14,355,221 $14,355,221 $1,704,029
$1,704,029 $41,120,239
$2,232,646 $2,232,646 $38,887,593 $38,887,593 $57,179,489

$14,355,221 $14,355,221 $1,704,029 $1,704,029 $41,120,239 $2,232,646
$2,232,646 $38,887,593 $38,887,593 $57,179,489

251.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($54,037)

($54,037)

($54,037)

251.2 Reduce funds for operations and reflect savings realized through the closure of the Red Top Mountain Lodge.

State General Funds

($270,000)

($270,000)

($270,000)

251.3 Reduce funds for contracts.

State General Funds

($170,047)

($170,047)

($170,047)

251.4 Reduce funds for capital outlay repairs and maintenance by replacing state funds with agency funds.

State General Funds

($475,000)

($475,000)

($475,000)

251.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$96,030

$96,030

251.6 Reduce funds by converting some full-time positions to hourly/seasonal positions.

State General Funds

($94,081)

$0

251.100-Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to manage, operate, market, and maintain the state's golf courses, parks,

lodges, conference centers, and historic sites.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$13,386,137 $13,388,086

State General Funds

$13,386,137 $13,388,086

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,704,029

$1,704,029

$13,482,167 $13,482,167 $1,704,029

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,704,029 $41,120,239 $2,232,646 $2,232,646 $38,887,593 $38,887,593 $56,210,405

$1,704,029 $41,120,239 $2,232,646 $2,232,646 $38,887,593 $38,887,593 $56,212,354

$1,704,029 $41,120,239 $2,232,646 $2,232,646 $38,887,593 $38,887,593 $56,306,435

Pollution Prevention Assistance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote sustainability and conserve Georgia's natural resources by providing non-regulatory assistance to businesses, manufacturers, government agencies, and farmers in order to reduce solid waste, to reduce land and water pollution, to promote resource conservation and to encourage byproduct reuse and recycling.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $96,580 $96,580 $115,313 $115,313 $115,313 $211,893

$0 $0 $96,580 $96,580 $115,313 $115,313 $115,313 $211,893

$0 $0 $96,580 $96,580 $115,313 $115,313 $115,313 $211,893

252.100-Pollution Prevention Assistance

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote sustainability and conserve Georgia's natural resources by

providing non-regulatory assistance to businesses, manufacturers, government agencies, and farmers in order to

reduce solid waste, to reduce land and water pollution, to promote resource conservation and to encourage by-

product reuse and recycling.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$96,580

$96,580

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$96,580

$96,580

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$115,313

$115,313

Reserved Fund Balances

$115,313

$115,313

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$115,313

$115,313

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$211,893

$211,893

$96,580 $96,580 $115,313 $115,313 $115,313 $211,893

Solid Waste Trust Fund

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the administration of the Scrap Tire Management Program; to enable emergency, preventative, and corrective actions at solid waste disposal facilities; to assist local governments with the development of solid waste management plans; and to promote statewide recycling and waste reduction programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$747,007 $747,007 $747,007

$747,007 $747,007 $747,007

$747,007 $747,007 $747,007

253.1 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($29,880)

($29,880)

($29,880)

253.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$5,012

$5,012

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253.100-Solid Waste Trust Fund

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the administration of the Scrap Tire Management Program; to enable

emergency, preventative, and corrective actions at solid waste disposal facilities; to assist local governments with

the development of solid waste management plans; and to promote statewide recycling and waste reduction

programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$717,127

$722,139

$722,139

State General Funds

$717,127

$722,139

$722,139

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$717,127

$722,139

$722,139

Wildlife Resources

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate hunting, fishing, and the operation of watercraft in Georgia; to provide hunter and boating education; to protect non-game and endangered wildlife; to enforce statewide hunting, fishing, trapping, boating safety, and coastal commercial fishing regulations; to operate the state's archery and shooting ranges; and to license hunters, anglers, and boaters.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Specialty License Plate Revenues
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$30,561,053 $30,561,053 $13,788,825 $13,788,825 $9,558,440
$1,005,495 $1,005,495
$2,930 $2,930 $10,167 $10,167 $27,625 $27,625 $8,512,223 $7,496,095 $1,016,128 $30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $53,938,318

$30,561,053 $30,561,053 $13,788,825 $13,788,825 $9,558,440
$1,005,495 $1,005,495
$2,930 $2,930 $10,167 $10,167 $27,625 $27,625 $8,512,223 $7,496,095 $1,016,128 $30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $53,938,318

$30,561,053 $30,561,053 $13,788,825 $13,788,825 $9,558,440 $1,005,495
$1,005,495 $2,930 $2,930 $10,167 $10,167 $27,625 $27,625
$8,512,223 $7,496,095 $1,016,128
$30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $53,938,318

254.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($67,930)

($67,930)

($67,930)

254.2 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect projected expenditures and for 17 positions.

State General Funds

($961,468)

($961,468)

($961,468)

254.3 Reduce funds by replacing state funds with other funds ($379,000) and federal funds ($142,749) for personnel.

State General Funds

($521,749)

($521,749)

($521,749)

254.4 Reduce funds by replacing state funds with other funds for operations.

State General Funds

($200,000)

($200,000)

($200,000)

254.5 Reduce funds by replacing state funds with federal funds for leased Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs).

State General Funds

($478,866)

($478,866)

($478,866)

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254.6 Reduce funds by replacing state funds with other funds for capital outlay new

construction ($50,000) and repairs and maintenance ($156,000).

State General Funds

($206,000)

($206,000)

($206,000)

254.7 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit

Plan.

State General Funds

$419,955

$419,955

254.100-Wildlife Resources

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate hunting, fishing, and the operation of watercraft in Georgia; to

provide hunter and boating education; to protect non-game and endangered wildlife; to enforce statewide hunting,

fishing, trapping, boating safety, and coastal commercial fishing regulations; to operate the state's archery and

shooting ranges; and to license hunters, anglers, and boaters.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$28,125,040 $28,544,995 $28,544,995

State General Funds

$28,125,040 $28,544,995 $28,544,995

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$13,788,825 $13,788,825 $13,788,825

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$13,788,825 $13,788,825 $13,788,825

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$9,558,440

$9,558,440

$9,558,440

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$1,005,495

$1,005,495

$1,005,495

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$1,005,495

$1,005,495

$1,005,495

Intergovernmental Transfers

$2,930

$2,930

$2,930

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$2,930

$2,930

$2,930

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$10,167

$10,167

$10,167

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$10,167

$10,167

$10,167

Royalties and Rents

$27,625

$27,625

$27,625

Royalties and Rents Not Itemized

$27,625

$27,625

$27,625

Sales and Services

$8,512,223

$8,512,223

$8,512,223

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$7,496,095

$7,496,095

$7,496,095

Specialty License Plate Revenues

$1,016,128

$1,016,128

$1,016,128

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$30,000

$30,000

$30,000

State Funds Transfers

$30,000

$30,000

$30,000

Agency to Agency Contracts

$30,000

$30,000

$30,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$51,502,305 $51,922,260 $51,922,260

Payments Authority

to

Georgia

Agricultural

Exposition

Continuation

Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to reduce the rates charged by the Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority for youth and livestock events.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,385,209 $1,385,209 $1,385,209

$1,385,209 $1,385,209 $1,385,209

$1,385,209 $1,385,209 $1,385,209

255.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$9,574

$9,574

$9,574

255.2 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($110,817)

($110,817)

($110,817)

255.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$46,564

$46,564

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255.4 Reduce funds by replacing state funds with other funds from increased fair revenues.

State General Funds

($500,000)

($100,000)

255.100-Payments to Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to reduce the rates charged by the Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority

for youth and livestock events.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,283,966

$830,530

$1,230,530

State General Funds

$1,283,966

$830,530

$1,230,530

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,283,966

$830,530

$1,230,530

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 Office of Planning and Budget is authorized to use up to 50 percent of the excess receipts to supplant State funds and the balance may be amended into the budget of the Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites Division for the most critical needs of the Division. This provision shall not apply to revenues collected from a state park's parking pass implemented by the Department.
The above appropriations reflect receipts from Jekyll Island Convention Center and Golf Course - $579,346 for 17 of 20 years; last payment being made June 15, 2014 and North Georgia Mountain Authority $1,653,300 for year 17 of 20 years; last payment being made June 15, 2014.

Section 34: Pardons and Paroles, State Board of

Section Total - Continuation

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$50,847,673 $50,847,673
$806,050 $806,050 $51,653,723

$50,847,673 $50,847,673
$806,050 $806,050 $51,653,723

$50,847,673 $50,847,673
$806,050 $806,050 $51,653,723

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$51,148,797 $51,867,654

$51,148,797 $51,867,654

$806,050

$806,050

$806,050

$806,050

$51,954,847 $52,673,704

$51,867,654 $51,867,654
$806,050 $806,050 $52,673,704

Board Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for the agency.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,209,418 $5,209,418 $5,209,418

$5,209,418 $5,209,418 $5,209,418

256.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$111

$111

256.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$143,037

$23,037

$5,209,418 $5,209,418 $5,209,418
$111
$23,037

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256.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit

Plan.

State General Funds

$61,019

$61,019

256.100-Board Administration

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for the agency.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,352,566

$5,293,585

State General Funds

$5,352,566

$5,293,585

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,352,566

$5,293,585

$5,293,585 $5,293,585 $5,293,585

Clemency Decisions

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to collect data on offenders within the correctional system, make determinations regarding offender eligibility for parole, investigate allegations of employee misconduct, manage the agency's public relations efforts, and administer the Re-Entry Partnership Housing Program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,848,401 $6,848,401 $6,848,401

$6,848,401 $6,848,401 $6,848,401

$6,848,401 $6,848,401 $6,848,401

257.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$244

$244

$244

257.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services

(GETS).

State General Funds

$29,761

$29,761

$29,761

257.3 Transfer funds and four positions from the Offender Management program of the Department of Corrections to gain efficiencies in the clemency release process.

State General Funds

$66,812

$66,812

$66,812

257.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit

Plan.

State General Funds

$126,686

$126,686

257.100-Clemency Decisions

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to collect data on offenders within the correctional system, make

determinations regarding offender eligibility for parole, investigate allegations of employee misconduct, manage the

agency's public relations efforts, and administer the Re-Entry Partnership Housing Program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,945,218

$7,071,904

$7,071,904

State General Funds

$6,945,218

$7,071,904

$7,071,904

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,945,218

$7,071,904

$7,071,904

Parole Supervision

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to transition offenders from prison back into the community as law abiding citizens by providing drug testing, electronic monitoring, parole supervision, and substance abuse treatment, and collecting supervision fees, victims' compensation, and restitution.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$38,344,225 $38,344,225
$806,050 $806,050 $39,150,275

$38,344,225 $38,344,225
$806,050 $806,050 $39,150,275

$38,344,225 $38,344,225
$806,050 $806,050 $39,150,275

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258.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$1,537

$1,537

$1,537

258.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$127,245

$127,245

$127,245

258.3 Reduce funds for rent by relocating the Gainesville parole office into state-owned spaced shared with the Department of Corrections.

State General Funds

($33,000)

($33,000)

($33,000)

258.4 Reduce funds by eliminating the use of an external and objective assessment center approach to Chief Parole Officer promotion process.

State General Funds

($19,418)

($19,418)

($19,418)

258.5 Reduce funds for formal external oversight of agency accreditation and certification programs.

State General Funds

($12,005)

($12,005)

($12,005)

258.6 Reduce funds to reflect savings based on changes to the calculation of the pro rata share of funds paid to the Interstate Commission for Adult Offender Supervision.

State General Funds

($6,858)

($6,858)

($6,858)

258.7 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$644,197

$644,197

258.100-Parole Supervision

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to transition offenders from prison back into the community as law abiding

citizens by providing drug testing, electronic monitoring, parole supervision, and substance abuse treatment, and

collecting supervision fees, victims' compensation, and restitution.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$38,401,726 $39,045,923 $39,045,923

State General Funds

$38,401,726 $39,045,923 $39,045,923

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$806,050

$806,050

$806,050

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$806,050

$806,050

$806,050

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$39,207,776 $39,851,973 $39,851,973

Victim Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide notification to victims of changes in offender status or placement through the Victim Information Program, to conduct outreach and information gathering from victims during clemency proceedings, to host victim and visitor days, and act as a liaison to victims to the state corrections system.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$445,629 $445,629 $445,629

$445,629 $445,629 $445,629

$445,629 $445,629 $445,629

259.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$14

$14

259.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$3,644

$3,644

$14 $3,644

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259.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit

Plan.

State General Funds

$6,955

$6,955

259.100 -Victim Services

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide notification to victims of changes in offender status or placement

through the Victim Information Program, to conduct outreach and information gathering from victims during

clemency proceedings, to host victim and visitor days, and act as a liaison to victims to the state corrections system.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$449,287

$456,242

$456,242

State General Funds

$449,287

$456,242

$456,242

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$449,287

$456,242

$456,242

Section 35: Properties Commission, State

Section Total - Continuation

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,200,000 $3,200,000
$956,979 $956,979 $4,156,979

$3,200,000 $3,200,000
$956,979 $956,979 $4,156,979

$3,200,000 $3,200,000
$956,979 $956,979 $4,156,979

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$3,200,000

$2,700,000

$3,200,000

$2,700,000

$956,979

$956,979

$956,979

$956,979

$4,156,979

$3,656,979

$550,000 $550,000 $956,979 $956,979 $1,506,979

Properties Commission, State

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain long term plans for state buildings and land; to compile an accessible database of state owned and leased real property with information about utilization, demand management, and space standards; and to negotiate better rates in the leasing market and property acquisitions and dispositions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Rental Payments for GBA Facilities
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$200,000 $200,000 $956,979 $956,979 $956,979 $1,156,979

$200,000 $200,000 $956,979 $956,979 $956,979 $1,156,979

$200,000 $200,000 $956,979 $956,979 $956,979 $1,156,979

260.100-Properties Commission, State

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain long term plans for state buildings and land; to compile an

accessible database of state owned and leased real property with information about utilization, demand

management, and space standards; and to negotiate better rates in the leasing market and property acquisitions and

dispositions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

State General Funds

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$956,979

$956,979

$956,979

State Funds Transfers

$956,979

$956,979

$956,979

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Rental Payments for GBA Facilities TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$956,979 $1,156,979

$956,979 $1,156,979

$956,979 $1,156,979

Payments to Georgia Building Authority Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide maintenance, repairs, and preparatory work on property owned by the Georgia Building Authority.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,000,000 $3,000,000 $3,000,000

$3,000,000 $3,000,000 $3,000,000

$3,000,000 $3,000,000 $3,000,000

261.1 Reduce funds for the demolition of the Archives Building and replace with rental income saved by implementing a reduction in the Department of Public Safety Capitol Police program. (S:Reduce funds for the demolition of the Archives Building related to insufficient funds to complete demolition)

State General Funds

($500,000) ($2,650,000)

261.2 Reflect a reduction to Capitol Police by issuing a credit for rent in the Judicial Council (Total Funds: $100,000). (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

261.100-Payments to Georgia Building Authority

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide maintenance, repairs, and preparatory work on property owned by

the Georgia Building Authority.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,000,000

$2,500,000

$350,000

State General Funds

$3,000,000

$2,500,000

$350,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,000,000

$2,500,000

$350,000

Section 36: Public Defender Standards Council,

Georgia

Section Total - Continuation

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Interest and Investment Income
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$38,438,945 $38,438,945
$800,000 $800,000 $39,238,945

$38,438,945 $38,438,945
$800,000 $800,000 $39,238,945

$38,438,945 $38,438,945
$800,000 $800,000 $39,238,945

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Interest and Investment Income
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$37,223,917 $37,821,734

$37,223,917 $37,821,734

$800,000

$800,000

$800,000

$800,000

$38,023,917 $38,621,734

$37,821,734 $37,821,734
$800,000 $800,000 $38,621,734

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Public Defender Standards Council

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the Office of the Georgia Capital Defender, Office of the Mental Health Advocate, and Central Office.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Interest and Investment Income Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,799,861 $5,799,861
$800,000 $800,000 $800,000 $6,599,861

$5,799,861 $5,799,861
$800,000 $800,000 $800,000 $6,599,861

$5,799,861 $5,799,861
$800,000 $800,000 $800,000 $6,599,861

263.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$18,148

$18,148

$18,148

263.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($2,248)

($2,248)

($2,248)

263.3 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect projected expenditures.

State General Funds

($77,124)

($77,124)

($77,124)

263.4 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($20,119)

($20,119)

($20,119)

263.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$99,770

$99,770

263.100-Public Defender Standards Council Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the Office of the Georgia Capital Defender, Office of the Mental Health

Advocate, and Central Office.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,718,518

$5,818,288

$5,818,288

State General Funds

$5,718,518

$5,818,288

$5,818,288

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$800,000

$800,000

$800,000

Interest and Investment Income

$800,000

$800,000

$800,000

Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized

$800,000

$800,000

$800,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,518,518

$6,618,288

$6,618,288

Public Defenders

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assure that adequate and effective legal representation is provided, independently of political considerations or private interests, to indigent persons who are entitled to representation under this chapter; provided that staffing for circuits are based on O.C.G.A. 17-12.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$32,639,084 $32,639,084 $32,639,084

$32,639,084 $32,639,084 $32,639,084

$32,639,084 $32,639,084 $32,639,084

264.1 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect projected expenditures.

State General Funds

($913,344)

264.2 Reduce funds for non-capital conflict cases.

State General Funds

($163,136)

264.3 Reduce funds to the opt-out circuits to match agency-wide reductions.

State General Funds

($57,205)

($913,344) ($163,136) ($57,205)

($913,344) ($163,136) ($57,205)

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264.4 Reduce funds from the base for the appropriation in line 267.101.

State General Funds

($1,110,168) ($1,110,168) ($1,110,168)

264.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$498,047

$498,047

264.100-Public Defenders

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assure that adequate and effective legal representation is provided,

independently of political considerations or private interests, to indigent persons who are entitled to representation

under this chapter; provided that staffing for circuits are based on O.C.G.A. 17-12.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$30,395,231 $30,893,278 $30,893,278

State General Funds

$30,395,231 $30,893,278 $30,893,278

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$30,395,231 $30,893,278 $30,893,278

264.101 Special Project - Public Defenders: Provide funds for establishing present contracts with outside

conflict counsel and other third party providers in non-capital cases first arising in fiscal years 2005

through 2009.

State General Funds

$1,110,168

$1,110,168

$1,110,168

Section 37: Public Safety, Department of

Section Total - Continuation

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Intergovernmental Transfers Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Sales and Services Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$101,043,195 $101,043,195
$46,238,934 $8,872,757 $37,366,177 $16,687,140
$4,871 $6,822,499
$150,000 $9,057,370
$652,400 $1,133,750 $1,133,750 $165,103,019

$101,043,195 $101,043,195
$46,238,934 $8,872,757 $37,366,177 $16,687,140
$4,871 $6,822,499
$150,000 $9,057,370
$652,400 $1,133,750 $1,133,750 $165,103,019

$101,043,195 $101,043,195 $46,238,934
$8,872,757 $37,366,177 $16,687,140
$4,871 $6,822,499
$150,000 $9,057,370
$652,400 $1,133,750 $1,133,750 $165,103,019

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Intergovernmental Transfers Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Sales and Services Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$96,365,818 $99,658,314

$96,365,818 $99,658,314

$46,238,934 $46,238,934

$8,872,757

$8,872,757

$37,366,177 $37,366,177

$16,687,140 $16,187,140

$4,871

$4,871

$6,822,499

$6,322,499

$150,000

$150,000

$9,057,370

$9,057,370

$652,400

$652,400

$1,133,750

$1,133,750

$1,133,750

$1,133,750

$160,425,642 $163,218,138

$99,176,080 $99,176,080 $46,238,934 $8,872,757 $37,366,177 $16,587,140
$4,871 $6,722,499
$150,000 $9,057,370
$652,400 $1,133,750 $1,133,750 $163,135,904

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Aviation

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide aerial support for search and rescue missions and search and apprehension missions in criminal pursuits within the State of Georgia; to provide transport flights to conduct state business, for emergency medical organ transport, and to support local and federal agencies in public safety efforts with aerial surveillance and observation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,504,819 $1,504,819
$200,000 $200,000 $1,704,819

$1,504,819 $1,504,819
$200,000 $200,000 $1,704,819

$1,504,819 $1,504,819
$200,000 $200,000 $1,704,819

265.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($225)

($225)

($225)

265.2 Reduce funds for personnel due to attrition. (H and S:Consolidate reductions into the

Field Offices and Services program)

State General Funds

($17,931)

$0

$0

265.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$27,366

$27,366

265.100 -Aviation

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide aerial support for search and rescue missions and search and

apprehension missions in criminal pursuits within the State of Georgia; to provide transport flights to conduct state

business, for emergency medical organ transport, and to support local and federal agencies in public safety efforts

with aerial surveillance and observation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,486,663

$1,531,960

$1,531,960

State General Funds

$1,486,663

$1,531,960

$1,531,960

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,686,663

$1,731,960

$1,731,960

Capitol Police Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect life and property in the Capitol Square area, enforce traffic regulations around the Capitol, monitor entrances of state buildings, screen packages and personal items of individuals entering state facilities, and provide general security for elected officials, government employees, and visitors to the Capitol.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $6,822,499 $6,822,499 $6,822,499 $6,822,499

$0 $0 $6,822,499 $6,822,499 $6,822,499 $6,822,499

$0 $0 $6,822,499 $6,822,499 $6,822,499 $6,822,499

266.1 Reduce funds paid through GBA rental income to more accurately reflect FY2010 actual and FY2011 year-to-date expenditures. (S:Reduce funds based on projected expenditures)

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

($500,000)

($100,000)

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266.100-Capitol Police Services

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect life and property in the Capitol Square area, enforce traffic

regulations around the Capitol, monitor entrances of state buildings, screen packages and personal items of

individuals entering state facilities, and provide general security for elected officials, government employees, and

visitors to the Capitol.

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$6,822,499

$6,322,499

$6,722,499

Intergovernmental Transfers

$6,822,499

$6,322,499

$6,722,499

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$6,822,499

$6,322,499

$6,722,499

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,822,499

$6,322,499

$6,722,499

Departmental Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to work cooperatively with all levels of government to provide a safe environment for residents and visitors to our state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,917,583 $7,917,583
$141,571 $141,571
$10,697 $10,697 $10,697 $8,069,851

$7,917,583 $7,917,583
$141,571 $141,571
$10,697 $10,697 $10,697 $8,069,851

$7,917,583 $7,917,583
$141,571 $141,571
$10,697 $10,697 $10,697 $8,069,851

267.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($1,494)

($1,494)

($1,494)

267.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($137,590)

$0

$0

267.3 Reduce funds for personnel due to attrition. (H and S:Consolidate reductions into the Field Offices and Services program)

State General Funds

($72,993)

$0

$0

267.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$118,442

$118,442

267.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to work cooperatively with all levels of government to provide a safe

environment for residents and visitors to our state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,705,506

$8,034,531

State General Funds

$7,705,506

$8,034,531

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$141,571

$141,571

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$141,571

$141,571

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$10,697

$10,697

Sales and Services

$10,697

$10,697

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$10,697

$10,697

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,857,774

$8,186,799

$8,034,531 $8,034,531
$141,571 $141,571
$10,697 $10,697 $10,697 $8,186,799

Executive Security Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide statutorily mandated security for the Governor, Lieutenant

Governor, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and their families, and also to provide security for the Chief

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Justice of the Georgia Supreme Court, visiting dignitaries, and other important individuals as determined by the Commissioner.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,478,815 $1,478,815 $1,478,815

$1,478,815 $1,478,815 $1,478,815

$1,478,815 $1,478,815 $1,478,815

268.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($275)

($275)

($275)

268.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($9,631)

$0

$0

268.3 Reduce funds for personnel due to attrition. (H and S:Consolidate reductions into the Field Offices and Services program)

State General Funds

($17,524)

$0

$0

268.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$29,641

$29,641

268.100-Executive Security Services

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide statutorily mandated security for the Governor, Lieutenant

Governor, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and their families, and also to provide security for the Chief

Justice of the Georgia Supreme Court, visiting dignitaries, and other important individuals as determined by the

Commissioner.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,451,385

$1,508,181

$1,508,181

State General Funds

$1,451,385

$1,508,181

$1,508,181

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,451,385

$1,508,181

$1,508,181

Field Offices and Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide enforcement for traffic and criminal laws through the Department of Public Safety's Uniform Division, and support a variety of specialized teams and offices, which include the Motorcycle Unit, Criminal Interdiction Unit, the Crisis Negotiations Team, the Special Projects Adjutant Office, Headquarters Adjutant Office, Special Investigations Office, the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Unit, and the Training Unit.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$64,595,356 $64,595,356 $20,365,185 $8,872,757 $11,492,428 $1,252,400
$150,000 $150,000 $450,000 $450,000 $652,400 $652,400 $86,212,941

$64,595,356 $64,595,356 $20,365,185 $8,872,757 $11,492,428 $1,252,400
$150,000 $150,000 $450,000 $450,000 $652,400 $652,400 $86,212,941

$64,595,356 $64,595,356 $20,365,185 $8,872,757 $11,492,428 $1,252,400
$150,000 $150,000 $450,000 $450,000 $652,400 $652,400 $86,212,941

269.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($18,664)

($18,664)

($18,664)

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269.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($1,129,873)

($761)

($761)

269.3 Reduce funds for operations to reflect anticipated savings from annual trooper attrition.

State General Funds

($310,395)

($310,395)

($310,395)

269.4 Reduce funds by replacing state funds with other funds by transferring 10 additional troopers to the Capitol Police program, effective until January 31, 2011.

State General Funds

($300,000)

($300,000)

($300,000)

269.5 Reduce funds for personnel due to trooper attrition.

State General Funds

($2,372,748) ($2,538,681) ($2,538,681)

269.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$1,230,399

$1,230,399

269.7 Increase funds for increased fuel costs for State Patrol vehicles.

State General Funds

$215,000

$215,000

269.100-Field Offices and Services

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide enforcement for traffic and criminal laws through the Department of

Public Safety's Uniform Division, and support a variety of specialized teams and offices, which include the

Motorcycle Unit, Criminal Interdiction Unit, the Crisis Negotiations Team, the Special Projects Adjutant Office,

Headquarters Adjutant Office, Special Investigations Office, the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Unit, and the

Training Unit.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$60,463,676 $62,872,254 $62,872,254

State General Funds

$60,463,676 $62,872,254 $62,872,254

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$20,365,185 $20,365,185 $20,365,185

ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397

$8,872,757

$8,872,757

$8,872,757

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$11,492,428 $11,492,428 $11,492,428

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,252,400

$1,252,400

$1,252,400

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

Sales and Services

$450,000

$450,000

$450,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$450,000

$450,000

$450,000

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties

$652,400

$652,400

$652,400

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized

$652,400

$652,400

$652,400

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$82,081,261 $84,489,839 $84,489,839

Motor Carrier Compliance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide enforcement for size, weight, and safety standards as well as traffic and criminal laws through the Department of Public Safety's Motor Carrier Compliance Division for commercial motor carriers, school buses, and large passenger vehicles as well as providing High Occupancy Vehicle lane use restriction enforcement.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,610,937 $7,610,937 $6,699,743 $6,699,743 $6,510,227 $6,510,227 $6,510,227 $20,820,907

$7,610,937 $7,610,937 $6,699,743 $6,699,743 $6,510,227 $6,510,227 $6,510,227 $20,820,907

$7,610,937 $7,610,937 $6,699,743 $6,699,743 $6,510,227 $6,510,227 $6,510,227 $20,820,907

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270.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($4,433)

($4,433)

($4,433)

270.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($50,321)

$0

$0

270.3 Increase funds to hire 57 civilian weigh masters effective April 1, 2011 to increase operating hours at weigh stations and to provide increased commercial vehicle compliance enforcement.

State General Funds

$482,234

$482,234

$0

270.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$19,845

$19,845

270.100-Motor Carrier Compliance

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide enforcement for size, weight, and safety standards as well as traffic

and criminal laws through the Department of Public Safety's Motor Carrier Compliance Division for commercial

motor carriers, school buses, and large passenger vehicles as well as providing High Occupancy Vehicle lane use

restriction enforcement.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$8,038,417

$8,108,583

$7,626,349

State General Funds

$8,038,417

$8,108,583

$7,626,349

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$6,699,743

$6,699,743

$6,699,743

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$6,699,743

$6,699,743

$6,699,743

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$6,510,227

$6,510,227

$6,510,227

Sales and Services

$6,510,227

$6,510,227

$6,510,227

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$6,510,227

$6,510,227

$6,510,227

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$21,248,387 $21,318,553 $20,836,319

Specialized Collision Reconstruction Team Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate fatal vehicular crashes throughout the state, collect data, and provide evidence and testimony in the prosecution of those at fault and to additionally provide specialized investigative services to Departmental personnel, state, federal, and local agencies for complex crash and crime scene investigations upon request.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,014,478 $3,014,478 $3,014,478

$3,014,478 $3,014,478 $3,014,478

$3,014,478 $3,014,478 $3,014,478

271.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($644)

($644)

($644)

271.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($11,466)

$0

$0

271.3 Reduce funds for personnel due to attrition. (H and S:Consolidate reductions into the Field Offices and Services program)

State General Funds

($42,879)

$0

$0

271.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$64,929

$64,929

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271.100-Specialized Collision Reconstruction Team

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate fatal vehicular crashes throughout the state, collect data, and

provide evidence and testimony in the prosecution of those at fault and to additionally provide specialized

investigative services to Departmental personnel, state, federal, and local agencies for complex crash and crime

scene investigations upon request.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,959,489

$3,078,763

$3,078,763

State General Funds

$2,959,489

$3,078,763

$3,078,763

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,959,489

$3,078,763

$3,078,763

Troop J Specialty Units

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide and coordinate the Implied Consent Unit to oversee and maintain the breath-alcohol program for the State of Georgia in coordination with the Forensics Science Division of the GBI.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,405,723 $1,405,723 $1,405,723

$1,405,723 $1,405,723 $1,405,723

$1,405,723 $1,405,723 $1,405,723

272.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($435)

($435)

($435)

272.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services

(GETS).

State General Funds

($6,880)

$0

$0

272.3 Reduce funds for personnel due to attrition. (H and S:Consolidate reductions into the Field Offices and Services program)

State General Funds

($14,606)

$0

$0

272.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$25,378

$25,378

272.100-Troop J Specialty Units

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide and coordinate the Implied Consent Unit to oversee and maintain

the breath-alcohol program for the State of Georgia in coordination with the Forensics Science Division of the GBI.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,383,802

$1,430,666

$1,430,666

State General Funds

$1,383,802

$1,430,666

$1,430,666

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,383,802

$1,430,666

$1,430,666

Firefighter Standards and Training Council, Georgia

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide professionally trained, competent and ethical firefighters with the proper equipment and facilities to ensure a fire safe environment for Georgia citizens and establish professional standards for fire service training, including consulting, testing and certification of Georgia's firefighters.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$662,856 $662,856
$622 $622 $622 $663,478

$662,856 $662,856
$622 $622 $622 $663,478

$662,856 $662,856
$622 $622 $622 $663,478

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273.1 Reduce funds for one vacant administrative assistant position.

State General Funds

($6,494)

($6,494)

($6,494)

273.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$12,749

$12,749

273.100-Firefighter Standards and Training Council, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide professionally trained, competent and ethical firefighters with the

proper equipment and facilities to ensure a fire safe environment for Georgia citizens and establish professional

standards for fire service training, including consulting, testing and certification of Georgia's firefighters.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$656,362

$669,111

State General Funds

$656,362

$669,111

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$622

$622

Sales and Services

$622

$622

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$622

$622

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$656,984

$669,733

$669,111 $669,111
$622 $622 $622 $669,733

Highway Safety, Office of

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to educate the public on highway safety issues and facilitate the implementation of programs to reduce crashes, injuries and fatalities on Georgia roadways.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$433,010 $433,010 $17,086,129 $17,086,129
$66,434 $4,871 $4,871 $61,563 $61,563 $1,010,990 $1,010,990 $1,010,990 $18,596,563

$433,010 $433,010 $17,086,129 $17,086,129
$66,434 $4,871 $4,871 $61,563 $61,563 $1,010,990 $1,010,990 $1,010,990 $18,596,563

$433,010 $433,010 $17,086,129 $17,086,129
$66,434 $4,871 $4,871 $61,563 $61,563 $1,010,990 $1,010,990 $1,010,990 $18,596,563

274.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($504)

($504)

($504)

274.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services

(GETS).

State General Funds

($4,942)

($4,942)

($4,942)

274.3 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($22,064)

($22,064)

($22,064)

274.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$9,728

$9,728

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274.100-Highway Safety, Office of

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to educate the public on highway safety issues and facilitate the implementation

of programs to reduce crashes, injuries and fatalities on Georgia roadways.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$405,500

$415,228

$415,228

State General Funds

$405,500

$415,228

$415,228

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$17,086,129 $17,086,129 $17,086,129

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$17,086,129 $17,086,129 $17,086,129

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$66,434

$66,434

$66,434

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$4,871

$4,871

$4,871

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$4,871

$4,871

$4,871

Sales and Services

$61,563

$61,563

$61,563

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$61,563

$61,563

$61,563

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$1,010,990

$1,010,990

$1,010,990

State Funds Transfers

$1,010,990

$1,010,990

$1,010,990

Agency to Agency Contracts

$1,010,990

$1,010,990

$1,010,990

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$18,569,053 $18,578,781 $18,578,781

Peace Officer Standards and Training Council, Georgia

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to set standards for the law enforcement community, ensure training at the highest level for all of Georgia's law enforcement officers and public safety professionals, certify individuals when all requirements are met, to investigate officers and public safety professionals when an allegation of unethical/illegal conduct is made and sanction these individuals' by disciplining officers and public safety professionals when necessary.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,966,203 $1,966,203
$50,247 $50,247 $50,247 $2,016,450

$1,966,203 $1,966,203
$50,247 $50,247 $50,247 $2,016,450

$1,966,203 $1,966,203
$50,247 $50,247 $50,247 $2,016,450

275.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($7,798)

($7,798)

($7,798)

275.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$394

$394

$394

275.3 Reduce funds for one vacant position.

State General Funds

($53,623)

($53,623)

($53,623)

275.4 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($1,675)

($1,675)

($1,675)

275.5 Reduce funds for contracts with the Georgia Sheriffs' Association and the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police.

State General Funds

($23,574)

($23,574)

($23,574)

275.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$30,526

$30,526

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275.100-Peace Officer Standards and Training Council, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to set standards for the law enforcement community, ensure training at the

highest level for all of Georgia's law enforcement officers and public safety professionals, certify individuals when

all requirements are met, to investigate officers and public safety professionals when an allegation of

unethical/illegal conduct is made and sanction these individuals' by disciplining officers and public safety

professionals when necessary.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,879,927

$1,910,453

$1,910,453

State General Funds

$1,879,927

$1,910,453

$1,910,453

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$50,247

$50,247

$50,247

Sales and Services

$50,247

$50,247

$50,247

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$50,247

$50,247

$50,247

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,930,174

$1,960,700

$1,960,700

Public Safety Training Center, Georgia

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative, support, technical, and instructional services, and the appropriate facilities for the following training programs: basic training for local law enforcement, the Georgia Police Academy, Regional Police Academies, resident training for state agencies, and the Georgia Fire Academy.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,453,415 $10,453,415 $1,746,306
$1,746,306 $1,974,014 $1,974,014 $1,974,014
$122,760 $122,760 $122,760 $14,296,495

$10,453,415 $10,453,415 $1,746,306
$1,746,306 $1,974,014 $1,974,014 $1,974,014
$122,760 $122,760 $122,760 $14,296,495

$10,453,415 $10,453,415 $1,746,306 $1,746,306 $1,974,014 $1,974,014 $1,974,014
$122,760 $122,760 $122,760 $14,296,495

276.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($21,127)

($21,127)

($21,127)

276.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($97,104)

($97,104)

($97,104)

276.3 Reduce funds to reflect savings from attrition and for three administrative assistant positions.

State General Funds

($212,878)

($212,878)

($212,878)

276.4 Reduce funds by replacing state funds with federal and other funds.

State General Funds

($104,692)

($104,692)

($104,692)

276.5 Reduce funds by replacing state funds with tuition charged to students repeating classes due to course failure.

State General Funds

($32,523)

($32,523)

($32,523)

276.6 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect the transfer of oversight of the regional burn building program to local firefighters.

State General Funds

($50,000)

($50,000)

($50,000)

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276.7 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit

Plan.

State General Funds

$163,493

$163,493

276.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative, support, technical,

and instructional services, and the appropriate facilities for the following training programs: basic training for local law enforcement, the Georgia Police Academy,

Regional Police Academies, resident training for state agencies, and the Georgia Fire Academy.

House: The purpose of this appropriation is to develop, deliver, and facilitate training that results in professional and competent public safety services for the people of

Georgia. Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to develop, deliver, and facilitate training

that results in professional and competent public safety services for the people of Georgia.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

276.100-Public Safety Training Center, Georgia Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative, support, technical, and instructional services, and

the appropriate facilities for the following training programs: basic training for local law enforcement, the Georgia

Police Academy, Regional Police Academies, resident training for state agencies, and the Georgia Fire Academy.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$9,935,091 $10,098,584 $10,098,584

State General Funds

$9,935,091 $10,098,584 $10,098,584

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,746,306

$1,746,306

$1,746,306

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,746,306

$1,746,306

$1,746,306

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,974,014

$1,974,014

$1,974,014

Sales and Services

$1,974,014

$1,974,014

$1,974,014

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$1,974,014

$1,974,014

$1,974,014

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$122,760

$122,760

$122,760

State Funds Transfers

$122,760

$122,760

$122,760

Agency to Agency Contracts

$122,760

$122,760

$122,760

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,778,171 $13,941,664 $13,941,664

Section 38: Public Service Commission

Section Total - Continuation

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$8,439,986

State General Funds

$8,439,986

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,441,303

ARRA-Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability, Research CFDA81.122 $241,475

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,199,828

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$70,160

Sales and Services

$70,160

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,951,449

$8,439,986 $8,439,986 $1,441,303
$241,475 $1,199,828
$70,160 $70,160 $9,951,449

$8,439,986 $8,439,986 $1,441,303
$241,475 $1,199,828
$70,160 $70,160 $9,951,449

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$7,749,273

$7,537,125

$7,749,273

$7,537,125

$1,441,303

$1,441,303

$7,877,125 $7,877,125 $1,441,303

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ARRA-Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability, Research CFDA81.122$241,475

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,199,828

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$70,160

Sales and Services

$70,160

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,260,736

$241,475 $1,199,828
$70,160 $70,160 $9,048,588

$241,475 $1,199,828
$70,160 $70,160 $9,388,588

Commission Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist the Commissioners and staff in achieving the agency's goals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,243,659 $1,243,659
$83,500 $83,500 $70,160 $70,160 $70,160 $1,397,319

$1,243,659 $1,243,659
$83,500 $83,500 $70,160 $70,160 $70,160 $1,397,319

$1,243,659 $1,243,659
$83,500 $83,500 $70,160 $70,160 $70,160 $1,397,319

277.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($601)

($601)

($601)

277.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$455

$455

$455

277.3 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($187,262)

($187,262)

($187,262)

277.4 Reduce funds by replacing state funds with federal funds for operations.

State General Funds

($28,926)

($28,926)

($28,926)

277.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$153,852

$153,852

277.100-Commission Administration

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist the Commissioners and staff in achieving the agency's goals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,027,325

$1,181,177

State General Funds

$1,027,325

$1,181,177

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$83,500

$83,500

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$83,500

$83,500

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$70,160

$70,160

Sales and Services

$70,160

$70,160

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$70,160

$70,160

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,180,985

$1,334,837

$1,181,177 $1,181,177
$83,500 $83,500 $70,160 $70,160 $70,160 $1,334,837

Facility Protection

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce state and federal regulations pertaining to buried utility facility infrastructure and to promote safety through training and inspections.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$863,089 $863,089 $1,087,828

$863,089 $863,089 $1,087,828

$863,089 $863,089 $1,087,828

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,087,828 $1,950,917

$1,087,828 $1,950,917

$1,087,828 $1,950,917

278.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($601)

($601)

278.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$455

$455

($601) $455

278.100-Facility Protection

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce state and federal regulations pertaining to buried utility facility

infrastructure and to promote safety through training and inspections.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$862,943

$862,943

State General Funds

$862,943

$862,943

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,087,828

$1,087,828

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,087,828

$1,087,828

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,950,771

$1,950,771

$862,943 $862,943 $1,087,828 $1,087,828 $1,950,771

Utilities Regulation

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to monitor the rates and service standards of electric, transportation, natural gas, and telecommunications companies, approve supply plans for electric and natural gas companies, monitor utility system and telecommunications network planning, arbitrate complaints among competitors, provide consumer protection and education, and certify competitive transportation, natural gas and telecommunications providers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,333,238

State General Funds

$6,333,238

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$269,975

ARRA-Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability, Research CFDA81.122 $241,475

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$28,500

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,603,213

$6,333,238 $6,333,238
$269,975 $241,475
$28,500 $6,603,213

$6,333,238 $6,333,238
$269,975 $241,475
$28,500 $6,603,213

279.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($2,803)

($2,803)

279.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services

(GETS).

State General Funds

$2,124

$2,124

279.3 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($381,898)

($381,898)

279.4 Reduce funds for contracts for subject matter experts.

State General Funds

($50,156)

($50,156)

279.5 Reduce funds by replacing state funds with existing federal funds for operations.

State General Funds

($41,500)

($41,500)

279.6 Reduce funds for personnel for one business analyst position. (S:Reduce funds for personnel)

State General Funds

($26,000)

279.7 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($340,000)

($2,803)
$2,124 ($381,898) ($50,156) ($41,500)
($26,000) $0

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279.100-Utilities Regulation

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to monitor the rates and service standards of electric, transportation, natural

gas, and telecommunications companies, approve supply plans for electric and natural gas companies, monitor

utility system and telecommunications network planning, arbitrate complaints among competitors, provide

consumer protection and education, and certify competitive transportation, natural gas and telecommunications

providers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,859,005

$5,493,005

$5,833,005

State General Funds

$5,859,005

$5,493,005

$5,833,005

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$269,975

$269,975

$269,975

ARRA-Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability, Research CFDA81.122$241,475

$241,475

$241,475

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$28,500

$28,500

$28,500

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,128,980

$5,762,980

$6,102,980

Section 39: Regents, University System of Georgia

Section Total - Continuation

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Budget Stabilization-Education CFDA84.394
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Intergovernmental Transfers Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,923,161,990 $1,912,057,897
$11,104,093 $23,186,142 $23,186,142 $3,930,907,885 $3,625,810 $1,952,469,054 $195,288,821 $1,779,524,200 $5,877,256,017

$1,923,161,990 $1,912,057,897
$11,104,093 $23,186,142 $23,186,142 $3,930,907,885 $3,625,810 $1,952,469,054 $195,288,821 $1,779,524,200 $5,877,256,017

$1,923,161,990 $1,912,057,897
$11,104,093 $23,186,142 $23,186,142 $3,930,907,885 $3,625,810 $1,952,469,054 $195,288,821 $1,779,524,200 $5,877,256,017

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Intergovernmental Transfers Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$1,811,286,533 $1,811,183,815

$1,801,588,130 $1,801,531,181

$9,698,403

$9,652,634

$3,930,907,885 $3,930,907,885

$3,625,810

$3,625,810

$1,952,469,054 $1,952,469,054

$195,288,821 $195,288,821

$1,779,524,200 $1,779,524,200

$5,742,194,418 $5,742,091,700

$1,811,374,050 $1,801,721,416
$9,652,634 $3,930,907,885
$3,625,810 $1,952,469,054
$195,288,821 $1,779,524,200 $5,742,281,935

Advanced Technology Development Center/Economic Development Institute

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to advise Georgia manufacturers, entrepreneurs, and government officials on best-business practices and technology-driven economic development, and to provide the state share to federal incentive and assistance programs for entrepreneurs and innovative businesses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services

$8,134,317 $8,134,317 $10,475,000 $7,875,000 $7,875,000 $2,600,000

$8,134,317 $8,134,317 $10,475,000 $7,875,000 $7,875,000 $2,600,000

$8,134,317 $8,134,317 $10,475,000 $7,875,000 $7,875,000 $2,600,000

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,600,000 $18,609,317

$2,600,000 $18,609,317

$2,600,000 $18,609,317

280.1 Reduce funds for personnel and operations.
State General Funds

($325,373)

($325,373)

($325,373)

280.100-Advanced Technology Development Center/Economic Development Institute

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to advise Georgia manufacturers, entrepreneurs, and government officials on

best-business practices and technology-driven economic development, and to provide the state share to federal

incentive and assistance programs for entrepreneurs and innovative businesses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,808,944

$7,808,944

$7,808,944

State General Funds

$7,808,944

$7,808,944

$7,808,944

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$10,475,000 $10,475,000 $10,475,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$7,875,000

$7,875,000

$7,875,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$7,875,000

$7,875,000

$7,875,000

Sales and Services

$2,600,000

$2,600,000

$2,600,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$2,600,000

$2,600,000

$2,600,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$18,283,944 $18,283,944 $18,283,944

Agricultural Experiment Station

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve production, processing, new product development, food safety, storage, and marketing to increase profitability and global competiveness of Georgia's agribusiness.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$36,367,589 $36,367,589 $37,552,919 $26,775,659 $26,775,659
$1,500,000 $1,500,000 $9,277,260 $9,277,260 $73,920,508

$36,367,589 $36,367,589 $37,552,919 $26,775,659 $26,775,659 $1,500,000
$1,500,000 $9,277,260 $9,277,260 $73,920,508

$36,367,589 $36,367,589 $37,552,919 $26,775,659 $26,775,659 $1,500,000
$1,500,000 $9,277,260 $9,277,260 $73,920,508

281.1 Reduce funds for personnel. (H and S:Restore partial funding)

State General Funds

($1,454,704) ($1,154,704) ($1,154,704)

281.100-Agricultural Experiment Station

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve production, processing, new product development, food safety,

storage, and marketing to increase profitability and global competiveness of Georgia's agribusiness.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$34,912,885 $35,212,885 $35,212,885

State General Funds

$34,912,885 $35,212,885 $35,212,885

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$37,552,919 $37,552,919 $37,552,919

Intergovernmental Transfers

$26,775,659 $26,775,659 $26,775,659

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$26,775,659 $26,775,659 $26,775,659

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

Sales and Services

$9,277,260

$9,277,260

$9,277,260

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$9,277,260

$9,277,260

$9,277,260

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$72,465,804 $72,765,804 $72,765,804

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Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide diagnostic services, educational outreach, and consultation for veterinarians and animal owners to ensure the safety of Georgia's food supply and the health of Georgia's production, equine, and companion animals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $4,944,522 $4,944,522 $4,944,522 $4,944,522

$0 $0 $4,944,522 $4,944,522 $4,944,522 $4,944,522

$0 $0 $4,944,522 $4,944,522 $4,944,522 $4,944,522

282.100-Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide diagnostic services, educational outreach, and consultation for

veterinarians and animal owners to ensure the safety of Georgia's food supply and the health of Georgia's

production, equine, and companion animals.

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$4,944,522

$4,944,522

Intergovernmental Transfers

$4,944,522

$4,944,522

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$4,944,522

$4,944,522

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,944,522

$4,944,522

$4,944,522 $4,944,522 $4,944,522 $4,944,522

Cooperative Extension Service

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide training, educational programs, and outreach to Georgians in agricultural, horticultural, food, and family and consumer sciences, and to manage the 4-H youth program for the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$30,640,474 $30,640,474 $25,083,929 $20,564,244 $20,564,244
$125,000 $125,000 $4,394,685 $4,394,685 $55,724,403

$30,640,474 $30,640,474 $25,083,929 $20,564,244 $20,564,244
$125,000 $125,000 $4,394,685 $4,394,685 $55,724,403

$30,640,474 $30,640,474 $25,083,929 $20,564,244 $20,564,244
$125,000 $125,000 $4,394,685 $4,394,685 $55,724,403

283.1 Reduce funds for personnel.
State General Funds

($1,225,619) ($1,225,619) ($1,025,619)

283.100-Cooperative Extension Service

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide training, educational programs, and outreach to Georgians in

agricultural, horticultural, food, and family and consumer sciences, and to manage the 4-H youth program for the

state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$29,414,855 $29,414,855 $29,614,855

State General Funds

$29,414,855 $29,414,855 $29,614,855

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$25,083,929 $25,083,929 $25,083,929

Intergovernmental Transfers

$20,564,244 $20,564,244 $20,564,244

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$20,564,244 $20,564,244 $20,564,244

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$125,000

$125,000

$125,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$125,000

$125,000

$125,000

Sales and Services

$4,394,685

$4,394,685

$4,394,685

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,394,685 $54,498,784

$4,394,685 $54,498,784

$4,394,685 $54,698,784

Forestry Cooperative Extension

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for faculty to support instruction and outreach about conservation and sustainable management of forests and other natural resources.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$563,721 $563,721 $400,000 $375,988 $375,988
$24,012 $24,012 $963,721

$563,721 $563,721 $400,000 $375,988 $375,988
$24,012 $24,012 $963,721

284.1 Reduce funds for personnel.
State General Funds

($28,186)

($28,186)

284.100-Forestry Cooperative Extension

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for faculty to support instruction and outreach about

conservation and sustainable management of forests and other natural resources.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$535,535

$535,535

State General Funds

$535,535

$535,535

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$400,000

$400,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$375,988

$375,988

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$375,988

$375,988

Sales and Services

$24,012

$24,012

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$24,012

$24,012

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$935,535

$935,535

$563,721 $563,721 $400,000 $375,988 $375,988
$24,012 $24,012 $963,721
($28,186)
$535,535 $535,535 $400,000 $375,988 $375,988
$24,012 $24,012 $935,535

Forestry Research

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to conduct research about economically and environmentally sound forest resources management and to assist non-industrial forest landowners and natural resources professionals in complying with state and federal regulations.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,743,045 $2,743,045 $6,950,426 $6,000,000 $6,000,000
$950,426 $950,426 $9,693,471

$2,743,045 $2,743,045 $6,950,426 $6,000,000 $6,000,000
$950,426 $950,426 $9,693,471

$2,743,045 $2,743,045 $6,950,426 $6,000,000 $6,000,000
$950,426 $950,426 $9,693,471

285.1 Reduce funds for personnel.
State General Funds

($109,722)

($109,722)

($109,722)

285.100-Forestry Research

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to conduct research about economically and environmentally sound forest

resources management and to assist non-industrial forest landowners and natural resources professionals in

complying with state and federal regulations.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,633,323 $2,633,323 $6,950,426 $6,000,000 $6,000,000
$950,426 $950,426 $9,583,749

$2,633,323 $2,633,323 $6,950,426 $6,000,000 $6,000,000
$950,426 $950,426 $9,583,749

$2,633,323 $2,633,323 $6,950,426 $6,000,000 $6,000,000
$950,426 $950,426 $9,583,749

Georgia Radiation Therapy Center

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide care and treatment for cancer patients and to administer baccalaureate programs in Medical Dosimetry and Radiation Therapy.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $3,625,810 $3,625,810 $3,625,810 $3,625,810

$0 $0 $3,625,810 $3,625,810 $3,625,810 $3,625,810

286.100-Georgia Radiation Therapy Center Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide care and treatment for cancer patients and to administer

baccalaureate programs in Medical Dosimetry and Radiation Therapy.

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,625,810

$3,625,810

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$3,625,810

$3,625,810

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$3,625,810

$3,625,810

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,625,810

$3,625,810

$0 $0 $3,625,810 $3,625,810 $3,625,810 $3,625,810
$3,625,810 $3,625,810 $3,625,810 $3,625,810

Georgia Tech Research Institute

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding to laboratories and research centers affiliated with the Georgia Institute of Technology whose scientific, engineering, industrial, or policy research promotes economic development, health, and safety in Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,111,257 $6,111,257 $223,917,958 $141,469,736 $141,469,736 $68,733,109 $68,733,109 $13,715,113 $13,715,113 $230,029,215

$6,111,257 $6,111,257 $223,917,958 $141,469,736 $141,469,736 $68,733,109 $68,733,109 $13,715,113 $13,715,113 $230,029,215

$6,111,257 $6,111,257 $223,917,958 $141,469,736 $141,469,736 $68,733,109 $68,733,109 $13,715,113 $13,715,113 $230,029,215

287.1 Reduce funds for personnel and operations.
State General Funds

($244,450)

($244,450)

($244,450)

287.100-Georgia Tech Research Institute

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding to laboratories and research centers affiliated with the

Georgia Institute of Technology whose scientific, engineering, industrial, or policy research promotes economic

development, health, and safety in Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,866,807

$5,866,807

$5,866,807

State General Funds

$5,866,807

$5,866,807

$5,866,807

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$223,917,958 $141,469,736 $141,469,736 $68,733,109 $68,733,109 $13,715,113 $13,715,113 $229,784,765

$223,917,958 $141,469,736 $141,469,736 $68,733,109 $68,733,109 $13,715,113 $13,715,113 $229,784,765

$223,917,958 $141,469,736 $141,469,736 $68,733,109 $68,733,109 $13,715,113 $13,715,113 $229,784,765

Marine Institute

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support research on coastal processes involving the unique ecosystems of the Georgia coastline and to provide access and facilities for graduate and undergraduate classes to conduct field research on the Georgia coast.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$780,985 $780,985 $486,281 $367,648 $367,648 $118,633 $118,633 $1,267,266

$780,985 $780,985 $486,281 $367,648 $367,648 $118,633 $118,633 $1,267,266

$780,985 $780,985 $486,281 $367,648 $367,648 $118,633 $118,633 $1,267,266

288.1 Reduce funds for personnel.
State General Funds

($31,239)

($31,239)

($31,239)

288.100-Marine Institute

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support research on coastal processes involving the unique ecosystems of the

Georgia coastline and to provide access and facilities for graduate and undergraduate classes to conduct field

research on the Georgia coast.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$749,746

$749,746

$749,746

State General Funds

$749,746

$749,746

$749,746

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$486,281

$486,281

$486,281

Intergovernmental Transfers

$367,648

$367,648

$367,648

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$367,648

$367,648

$367,648

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$118,633

$118,633

$118,633

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$118,633

$118,633

$118,633

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,236,027

$1,236,027

$1,236,027

Marine Resources Extension Center

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund outreach, education, and research to enhance coastal environmental and economic sustainability.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,283,410 $1,283,410 $1,345,529
$600,000 $600,000
$90,000 $90,000 $655,529 $655,529 $2,628,939

$1,283,410 $1,283,410 $1,345,529
$600,000 $600,000
$90,000 $90,000 $655,529 $655,529 $2,628,939

$1,283,410 $1,283,410 $1,345,529
$600,000 $600,000
$90,000 $90,000 $655,529 $655,529 $2,628,939

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289.1 Reduce funds for personnel.
State General Funds

($65,206)

($65,206)

($65,206)

289.100-Marine Resources Extension Center Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund outreach, education, and research to enhance coastal environmental

and economic sustainability.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,218,204

$1,218,204

$1,218,204

State General Funds

$1,218,204

$1,218,204

$1,218,204

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,345,529

$1,345,529

$1,345,529

Intergovernmental Transfers

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$90,000

$90,000

$90,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$90,000

$90,000

$90,000

Sales and Services

$655,529

$655,529

$655,529

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$655,529

$655,529

$655,529

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,563,733

$2,563,733

$2,563,733

Medical College of Georgia Hospital and Clinics

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide medical education and patient care, including ambulatory, trauma, cancer, neonatal intensive, and emergency and express care.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$31,709,393 $31,709,393 $31,709,393

$31,709,393 $31,709,393 $31,709,393

$31,709,393 $31,709,393 $31,709,393

290.1 Reduce funds for operations.
State General Funds

($1,268,376) ($1,268,376) ($1,268,376)

290.100-Medical College of Georgia Hospital and Clinics

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide medical education and patient care, including ambulatory, trauma,

cancer, neonatal intensive, and emergency and express care.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$30,441,017 $30,441,017 $30,441,017

State General Funds

$30,441,017 $30,441,017 $30,441,017

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$30,441,017 $30,441,017 $30,441,017

Public Libraries

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to award grants from the Public Library Fund, promote literacy, and provide library services that facilitate access to information for all Georgians regardless of geographic location or special needs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$35,051,419 $35,051,419 $5,222,400
$5,222,400 $5,222,400 $40,273,819

$35,051,419 $35,051,419 $5,222,400
$5,222,400 $5,222,400 $40,273,819

$35,051,419 $35,051,419 $5,222,400 $5,222,400
$5,222,400 $40,273,819

291.1 Reduce funds for personnel and operations.
State General Funds

($1,402,057) ($1,402,057) ($1,402,057)

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291.100-Public Libraries

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to award grants from the Public Library Fund, promote literacy, and provide

library services that facilitate access to information for all Georgians regardless of geographic location or special

needs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$33,649,362 $33,649,362 $33,649,362

State General Funds

$33,649,362 $33,649,362 $33,649,362

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$5,222,400

$5,222,400

$5,222,400

Intergovernmental Transfers

$5,222,400

$5,222,400

$5,222,400

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$5,222,400

$5,222,400

$5,222,400

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$38,871,762 $38,871,762 $38,871,762

Public Service / Special Funding Initiatives Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund leadership, service, and education initiatives that require funding beyond what is provided by formula.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$16,854,211 $16,854,211 $16,854,211

$16,854,211 $16,854,211 $16,854,211

$16,854,211 $16,854,211 $16,854,211

292.1 Reduce funds for personnel and operations.
State General Funds
292.2 Reduce funds for the Georgia Leadership Institute.
State General Funds
292.3 Reduce funds for ICAPP Health.
State General Funds

($674,168)

($674,168)

($674,168) ($56,000) ($51,959)

292.100-Public Service / Special Funding Initiatives

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund leadership, service, and education initiatives that require funding

beyond what is provided by formula.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$16,180,043 $16,180,043

State General Funds

$16,180,043 $16,180,043

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$16,180,043 $16,180,043

$16,072,084 $16,072,084 $16,072,084

Regents Central Office

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to institutions of the University System of Georgia and to fund membership in the Southern Regional Education Board.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,998,764 $5,998,764 $5,998,764

$5,998,764 $5,998,764 $5,998,764

$5,998,764 $5,998,764 $5,998,764

293.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($19,275)

($19,275)

($19,275)

293.2 Reduce funds for payments to the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB). (H and

S:Restore funding to SREB)

State General Funds

($44,459)

$0

$0

293.3 Reduce funds for personnel and operations.

State General Funds

($195,492)

($195,492)

($195,492)

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293.100-Regents Central Office

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to institutions of the University System of

Georgia and to fund membership in the Southern Regional Education Board.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,739,538

$5,783,997

$5,783,997

State General Funds

$5,739,538

$5,783,997

$5,783,997

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,739,538

$5,783,997

$5,783,997

Research Consortium

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support research and development activities at Georgia's research universities, including the Georgia Research Alliance and other university-based initiatives with economic development missions and close ties to Georgia's strategic industries. The purpose of this appropriation is also to provide the Georgia Research Alliance funds to establish endowments in partnership with the private sector to recruit scientists to Georgia's research universities, provide seed grants to Georgia Research Alliance Eminent Scholars and their research colleagues, provide commercialization grants that launch new Georgia-based companies around university research, and provide seed investment capital to selected start-up companies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$16,740,062 $15,990,062
$750,000 $16,740,062

$16,740,062 $15,990,062
$750,000 $16,740,062

$16,740,062 $15,990,062
$750,000 $16,740,062

294.1 Reduce funds for personnel and operations in the Advanced Communications program.

State General Funds

($289,134)

($289,134)

($289,134)

294.2 Reduce funds for operations in the Georgia Research Alliance program.

State General Funds

($560,376)

($560,376)

($560,376)

294.3 Eliminate funds for the Georgia Research Alliance Eminent Scholar.

Tobacco Settlement Funds

($750,000)

($750,000)

($750,000)

294.100-Research Consortium

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support research and development activities at Georgia's research

universities, including the Georgia Research Alliance and other university-based initiatives with economic

development missions and close ties to Georgia's strategic industries. The purpose of this appropriation is also to

provide the Georgia Research Alliance funds to establish endowments in partnership with the private sector to

recruit scientists to Georgia's research universities, provide seed grants to Georgia Research Alliance Eminent

Scholars and their research colleagues, provide commercialization grants that launch new Georgia-based

companies around university research, and provide seed investment capital to selected start-up companies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$15,140,552 $15,140,552 $15,140,552

State General Funds

$15,140,552 $15,140,552 $15,140,552

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$15,140,552 $15,140,552 $15,140,552

Skidaway Institute of Oceanography

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund research and educational programs regarding marine and ocean science and aquatic environments.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,374,592 $1,374,592 $3,550,000 $2,650,000 $2,650,000
$900,000 $900,000 $4,924,592

$1,374,592 $1,374,592 $3,550,000 $2,650,000 $2,650,000
$900,000 $900,000 $4,924,592

$1,374,592 $1,374,592 $3,550,000 $2,650,000 $2,650,000
$900,000 $900,000 $4,924,592

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295.1 Reduce funds for personnel.
State General Funds

($72,000)

($72,000)

($72,000)

295.100-Skidaway Institute of Oceanography Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund research and educational programs regarding marine and ocean

science and aquatic environments.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,302,592

$1,302,592

State General Funds

$1,302,592

$1,302,592

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,550,000

$3,550,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$2,650,000

$2,650,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$2,650,000

$2,650,000

Sales and Services

$900,000

$900,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$900,000

$900,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,852,592

$4,852,592

$1,302,592 $1,302,592 $3,550,000 $2,650,000 $2,650,000
$900,000 $900,000 $4,852,592

Teaching

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is provide funds to the Board of Regents for annual allocations to University System of Georgia institutions for student instruction and to establish and operate other initiatives that promote, support, or extend student learning.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Budget Stabilization-Education CFDA84.394
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,698,668,785 $1,698,668,785
$23,186,142 $23,186,142 $3,597,731,160 $1,735,623,857 $1,735,623,857 $124,722,079 $124,722,079 $1,737,385,224 $1,737,385,224 $5,319,586,087

$1,698,668,785 $1,698,668,785
$23,186,142 $23,186,142 $3,597,731,160 $1,735,623,857 $1,735,623,857 $124,722,079 $124,722,079 $1,737,385,224 $1,737,385,224 $5,319,586,087

$1,698,668,785 $1,698,668,785
$23,186,142 $23,186,142 $3,597,731,160 $1,735,623,857 $1,735,623,857 $124,722,079 $124,722,079 $1,737,385,224 $1,737,385,224 $5,319,586,087

296.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$401,408

$0

$0

296.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($211)

($211)

($211)

296.3 Reduce funds for personnel and operations.

State General Funds

($101,920,030) ($101,920,030) ($101,920,030)

296.4 Reduce funds due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

ARRA-Budget Stabilization-Education CFDA84.394

($23,186,142) ($23,186,142) ($23,186,142)

296.100 -Teaching

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is provide funds to the Board of Regents for annual allocations to University

System of Georgia institutions for student instruction and to establish and operate other initiatives that promote,

support, or extend student learning.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,597,149,952 $1,596,748,544 $1,596,748,544

State General Funds

$1,597,149,952 $1,596,748,544 $1,596,748,544

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,597,731,160 $1,735,623,857 $1,735,623,857
$124,722,079 $124,722,079 $1,737,385,224 $1,737,385,224 $5,194,881,112

$3,597,731,160 $1,735,623,857 $1,735,623,857
$124,722,079 $124,722,079 $1,737,385,224 $1,737,385,224 $5,194,479,704

$3,597,731,160 $1,735,623,857 $1,735,623,857
$124,722,079 $124,722,079 $1,737,385,224 $1,737,385,224 $5,194,479,704

Veterinary Medicine Experiment Station Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate and conduct research at the University of Georgia on animal disease problems of present and potential concern to Georgia's livestock and poultry industries and to provide training and education in disease research, surveillance, and intervention.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,763,992 $2,763,992 $2,763,992

$2,763,992 $2,763,992 $2,763,992

$2,763,992 $2,763,992 $2,763,992

297.1 Reduce funds for personnel and operations.
State General Funds

($110,560)

($110,560)

($110,560)

297.100-Veterinary Medicine Experiment Station

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate and conduct research at the University of Georgia on animal

disease problems of present and potential concern to Georgia's livestock and poultry industries and to provide

training and education in disease research, surveillance, and intervention.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,653,432

$2,653,432

$2,653,432

State General Funds

$2,653,432

$2,653,432

$2,653,432

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,653,432

$2,653,432

$2,653,432

Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide clinical instruction for veterinary medicine students, support research that enhances the health and welfare of production and companion animals in Georgia, and address the shortage of veterinarians in Georgia and the nation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$471,493 $471,493 $9,621,951 $9,621,951 $9,621,951 $10,093,444

$471,493 $471,493 $9,621,951 $9,621,951 $9,621,951 $10,093,444

$471,493 $471,493 $9,621,951 $9,621,951 $9,621,951 $10,093,444

298.1 Reduce funds for personnel.
State General Funds

($37,719)

($37,719)

($37,719)

298.100-Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide clinical instruction for veterinary medicine students, support

research that enhances the health and welfare of production and companion animals in Georgia, and address the

shortage of veterinarians in Georgia and the nation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$433,774

$433,774

$433,774

State General Funds

$433,774

$433,774

$433,774

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$9,621,951

$9,621,951

$9,621,951

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Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,621,951 $9,621,951 $10,055,725

$9,621,951 $9,621,951 $10,055,725

$9,621,951 $9,621,951 $10,055,725

Payments to Georgia Military College

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide quality basic education funding for grades six through twelve at Georgia Military College's Junior Military College and preparatory school.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,424,555 $2,424,555 $2,424,555

$2,424,555 $2,424,555 $2,424,555

$2,424,555 $2,424,555 $2,424,555

299.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$15,857

$15,857

$15,857

299.2 Reduce funds for the Prep School ($98,194) and the Junior College ($47,279). (S:Reduce

funds for the Junior College only)

State General Funds

($145,473)

($145,473)

($47,279)

299.100-Payments to Georgia Military College Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide quality basic education funding for grades six through twelve at

Georgia Military College's Junior Military College and preparatory school.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,294,939

$2,294,939

State General Funds

$2,294,939

$2,294,939

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,294,939

$2,294,939

$2,393,133 $2,393,133 $2,393,133

Payments to Public Telecommunications Commission, Georgia

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to create, produce, and distribute high quality programs and services that educate, inform, and entertain audiences and enrich the quality of their lives.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,125,833 $14,125,833 $14,125,833

$14,125,833 $14,125,833 $14,125,833

$14,125,833 $14,125,833 $14,125,833

300.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$2,670

$2,670

300.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($105,041)

($105,041)

300.3 Reduce funds for three positions and operations.

State General Funds

($560,832)

($560,832)

$2,670 ($105,041) ($560,832)

300.100 -Payments to Commission,

Public Telecommunications Georgia

Appropriation

(HB

77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to create, produce, and distribute high quality programs and services that

educate, inform, and entertain audiences and enrich the quality of their lives.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$13,462,630 $13,462,630 $13,462,630

State General Funds

$13,462,630 $13,462,630 $13,462,630

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,462,630 $13,462,630 $13,462,630

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Payments to the Georgia Cancer Coalition Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds to the Cancer Coalition for ongoing research and prevention.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,354,093 $0
$10,354,093 $10,354,093

$10,354,093 $0
$10,354,093 $10,354,093

$10,354,093 $0
$10,354,093 $10,354,093

301.1 Reduce funds for operations.

Tobacco Settlement Funds

($73,327)

($73,327)

301.2 Reduce funds for tumor tissue banking.

Tobacco Settlement Funds

($100,000)

($100,000)

301.3 Reduce funds for Georgia Center for Oncology Research and Education (CORE).

Tobacco Settlement Funds

($16,000)

($16,000)

301.4 Reduce funds for the Regional Cancer Coalitions.

Tobacco Settlement Funds

($81,000)

($81,000)

301.5 Reduce funds and delay recruitment of new Distinguished Cancer Clinicians and Scientists.

Tobacco Settlement Funds

($385,363)

($385,363)

301.6 Reduce funds for Chief Operating Officer position, effective April 1, 2011.

Tobacco Settlement Funds

($45,769)

($73,327) ($100,000) ($16,000) ($81,000)
($385,363) ($45,769)

301.100-Payments to the Georgia Cancer Coalition

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds to the Cancer Coalition for ongoing research and prevention.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$9,698,403

$9,652,634

$9,652,634

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$9,698,403

$9,652,634

$9,652,634

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,698,403

$9,652,634

$9,652,634

Section 40: Revenue, Department of

Section Total - Continuation

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Sales and Services Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$109,938,316 $109,788,316
$150,000 $1,413,901 $1,413,901 $29,966,836
$447,580 $28,659,256
$860,000 $191,507 $191,507 $141,510,560

$109,938,316 $109,788,316
$150,000 $1,413,901 $1,413,901 $29,966,836
$447,580 $28,659,256
$860,000 $191,507 $191,507 $141,510,560

$109,938,316 $109,788,316
$150,000 $1,413,901 $1,413,901 $29,966,836
$447,580 $28,659,256
$860,000 $191,507 $191,507 $141,510,560

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Sales and Services Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$117,416,286 $124,060,432

$117,266,286 $123,910,432

$150,000

$150,000

$1,413,901

$1,461,901

$1,413,901

$1,461,901

$33,624,712 $33,624,712

$447,580

$447,580

$32,317,132 $32,317,132

$860,000

$860,000

$191,507

$191,507

$191,507

$191,507

$152,646,406 $159,338,552

$121,878,461 $121,728,461
$150,000 $1,461,901 $1,461,901 $33,624,712
$447,580 $32,317,132
$860,000 $191,507 $191,507 $157,156,581

Customer Service

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide assistance to customer inquiries about the administration of individual income tax, sales and use tax, withholding tax, corporate tax, motor fuel and motor carrier taxes, and all registration functions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,649,354 $12,649,354
$350,580 $225,580 $225,580 $125,000 $125,000 $12,999,934

$12,649,354 $12,649,354
$350,580 $225,580 $225,580 $125,000 $125,000 $12,999,934

$12,649,354 $12,649,354
$350,580 $225,580 $225,580 $125,000 $125,000 $12,999,934

302.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($1,616)

($1,616)

($1,616)

302.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$75,568

$75,568

$75,568

302.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$130,501

$130,501

302.4 Begin transitioning personnel related to alcohol licensing to satellite offices. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

302.100-Customer Service

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide assistance to customer inquiries about the administration of

individual income tax, sales and use tax, withholding tax, corporate tax, motor fuel and motor carrier taxes, and all

registration functions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$12,723,306 $12,853,807 $12,853,807

State General Funds

$12,723,306 $12,853,807 $12,853,807

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$350,580

$350,580

$350,580

Intergovernmental Transfers

$225,580

$225,580

$225,580

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$225,580

$225,580

$225,580

Sales and Services

$125,000

$125,000

$125,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$125,000

$125,000

$125,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,073,886 $13,204,387 $13,204,387

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302.101 Special Project - Customer Service: The purpose of this appropriation is to increase funds for

temporary workers to staff the Call Center from March 1, 2011 to June 30, 2011.

State General Funds

$225,000

Departmental Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer and enforce the tax laws of the State of Georgia and provide general support services to the operating programs of the Department of Revenue.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,439,330 $7,439,330
$484,210 $424,210 $424,210
$60,000 $60,000 $7,923,540

$7,439,330 $7,439,330
$484,210 $424,210 $424,210
$60,000 $60,000 $7,923,540

$7,439,330 $7,439,330
$484,210 $424,210 $424,210
$60,000 $60,000 $7,923,540

303.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($860)

($860)

($860)

303.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$15,422

$15,422

$15,422

303.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$100,938

$100,938

303.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer and enforce the tax laws of the State of Georgia and provide

general support services to the operating programs of the Department of Revenue.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,453,892

$7,554,830

State General Funds

$7,453,892

$7,554,830

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$484,210

$484,210

Sales and Services

$424,210

$424,210

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$424,210

$424,210

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties

$60,000

$60,000

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized

$60,000

$60,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,938,102

$8,039,040

$7,554,830 $7,554,830
$484,210 $424,210 $424,210
$60,000 $60,000 $8,039,040

Forest Land Protection Grants

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide reimbursement for preferential assessment of qualifying conservation use forestland to counties, municipalities, and school districts pursuant to OCGA48-5A-2, the "Forestland Protection Act," created by HB1211 and HB1276 during the 2008 legislative session.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,584,551 $10,584,551 $10,584,551

$10,584,551 $10,584,551 $10,584,551

304.100-Forest Land Protection Grants

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide reimbursement for preferential assessment of qualifying

conservation use forestland to counties, municipalities, and school districts pursuant to OCGA48-5A-2, the

"Forestland Protection Act," created by HB1211 and HB1276 during the 2008 legislative session.

$10,584,551 $10,584,551 $10,584,551

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

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$10,584,551 $10,584,551 $10,584,551

$10,584,551 $10,584,551 $10,584,551

$10,584,551 $10,584,551 $10,584,551

Industry Regulation

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regulation of the distribution, sale, and consumption of alcoholic beverages, tobacco products; ensure all coin operated amusement machines are properly licensed and decaled; and conduct checkpoints in areas where reports indicate the use of dyed fuels in on-road vehicles.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,161,086 $3,011,086
$150,000 $187,422 $187,422 $2,960,996 $2,460,996 $2,460,996 $500,000 $500,000 $191,507 $191,507 $191,507 $6,501,011

$3,161,086 $3,011,086
$150,000 $187,422 $187,422 $2,960,996 $2,460,996 $2,460,996 $500,000 $500,000 $191,507 $191,507 $191,507 $6,501,011

$3,161,086 $3,011,086
$150,000 $187,422 $187,422 $2,960,996 $2,460,996 $2,460,996 $500,000 $500,000 $191,507 $191,507 $191,507 $6,501,011

305.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($578)

($578)

($578)

305.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$12,065

$12,065

$12,065

305.3 Replace funds with Tobacco Stamp Administration fees.

State General Funds Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($1,076,862) $1,076,862
$0

($1,076,862) $1,076,862
$0

($1,076,862) $1,076,862
$0

305.4 Replace funds with coin operated amusement machine licensing and administration fees authorized in HB1055 (2010 Session) and SB454 (2010 Session).

State General Funds Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($400,000) $400,000
$0

($400,000) $400,000
$0

($400,000) $400,000
$0

305.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$51,473

$51,473

305.100-Industry Regulation

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regulation of the distribution, sale, and consumption of alcoholic

beverages, tobacco products; ensure all coin operated amusement machines are properly licensed and decaled; and

conduct checkpoints in areas where reports indicate the use of dyed fuels in on-road vehicles.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,695,711

$1,747,184

$1,747,184

State General Funds

$1,545,711

$1,597,184

$1,597,184

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$187,422

$187,422

$187,422

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$187,422

$187,422

$187,422

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,437,858 $3,937,858 $3,937,858
$500,000 $500,000 $191,507 $191,507 $191,507 $6,512,498

$4,437,858 $3,937,858 $3,937,858
$500,000 $500,000 $191,507 $191,507 $191,507 $6,563,971

$4,437,858 $3,937,858 $3,937,858
$500,000 $500,000 $191,507 $191,507 $191,507 $6,563,971

Litigations and Investigations

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate fraudulent taxpayer and criminal activities involving Department efforts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,168,402 $2,168,402 $2,168,402

$2,168,402 $2,168,402 $2,168,402

$2,168,402 $2,168,402 $2,168,402

306.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($242)

($242)

($242)

306.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$4,354

$4,354

$4,354

306.3 Reduce funds for Odometer Fraud Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation.

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($48,000)

($48,000) $48,000
$0

($48,000) $48,000
$0

306.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$27,467

$27,467

306.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate fraudulent taxpayer and criminal activities involving Department efforts. Additionally, $677,000 is specifically appropriated for six Special Investigation Agents and four Fraud Detection Group Financial Analysts to enhance revenue collections. House: The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate fraudulent taxpayer and criminal activities involving Department efforts. Additionally, $677,000 is specifically appropriated for six Special Investigation Agents and four Fraud Detection Group Financial Analysts to enhance revenue collections. Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate fraudulent taxpayer and criminal activities involving Department efforts. Additionally, $677,000 is specifically appropriated for six Special Investigation Agents and four Fraud Detection Group Financial Analysts to enhance revenue collections.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

306.100-Litigations and Investigations

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate fraudulent taxpayer and criminal activities involving Department

efforts. Additionally, $677,000 is specifically appropriated for six Special Investigation Agents and four Fraud

Detection Group Financial Analysts to enhance revenue collections.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

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$2,124,514 $2,124,514
$2,124,514

$2,151,981 $2,151,981
$48,000 $48,000 $2,199,981

$2,151,981 $2,151,981
$48,000 $48,000 $2,199,981

Local Government Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist local tax officials with the administration of state tax laws and administer the unclaimed property unit.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,136,412 $2,136,412 $2,246,702 $2,246,702 $2,246,702 $4,383,114

$2,136,412 $2,136,412 $2,246,702 $2,246,702 $2,246,702 $4,383,114

$2,136,412 $2,136,412 $2,246,702 $2,246,702 $2,246,702 $4,383,114

307.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($443)

($443)

($443)

307.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$22,861

$22,861

$22,861

307.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$41,850

$41,850

307.100-Local Government Services

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist local tax officials with the administration of state tax laws and

administer the unclaimed property unit.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,158,830

$2,200,680

State General Funds

$2,158,830

$2,200,680

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,246,702

$2,246,702

Sales and Services

$2,246,702

$2,246,702

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$2,246,702

$2,246,702

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,405,532

$4,447,382

$2,200,680 $2,200,680 $2,246,702 $2,246,702 $2,246,702 $4,447,382

Local Tax Officials Retirement and FICA Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide state retirement benefits and employer share of FICA to local tax officials.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000

$1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000

$1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000

308.1 Increase funds for payments to the Employees' Retirement System (ERS) for county tax officials. (H:Increase funds to meet the annual required contribution)(S:Do not pre-pay; fund in FY2012)

State General Funds

$11,022,124 $16,405,957 $11,022,124

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308.100-Local Tax Officials Retirement and FICA

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide state retirement benefits and employer share of FICA to local tax

officials.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$12,022,124 $17,405,957 $12,022,124

State General Funds

$12,022,124 $17,405,957 $12,022,124

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,022,124 $17,405,957 $12,022,124

Motor Vehicle Registration and Titling

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to establish motor vehicle ownership by maintaining title and registration records and validate rebuilt vehicles for road-worthiness for new title issuance.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Fees Retained for License Plate Production Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,690,777 $4,690,777 $1,226,479 $1,226,479 $9,946,558 $9,946,558 $3,926,892 $6,019,666 $15,863,814

$4,690,777 $4,690,777 $1,226,479 $1,226,479 $9,946,558 $9,946,558 $3,926,892 $6,019,666 $15,863,814

$4,690,777 $4,690,777 $1,226,479 $1,226,479 $9,946,558 $9,946,558 $3,926,892 $6,019,666 $15,863,814

309.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($1,592)

($1,592)

($1,592)

309.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$128,093

$128,093

$128,093

309.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$125,067

$125,067

309.4 Increase funds to maintain current service levels.

State General Funds

$1,476,862

309.100-Motor Vehicle Registration and Titling Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to establish motor vehicle ownership by maintaining title and registration

records and validate rebuilt vehicles for road-worthiness for new title issuance.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,817,278

$4,942,345

$6,419,207

State General Funds

$4,817,278

$4,942,345

$6,419,207

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,226,479

$1,226,479

$1,226,479

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,226,479

$1,226,479

$1,226,479

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$9,946,558

$9,946,558

$9,946,558

Sales and Services

$9,946,558

$9,946,558

$9,946,558

Fees Retained for License Plate Production

$3,926,892

$3,926,892

$3,926,892

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$6,019,666

$6,019,666

$6,019,666

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$15,990,315 $16,115,382 $17,592,244

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Revenue Processing

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that all tax payments are received, credited, and deposited according to sound business practices and the law, and to ensure that all tax returns are reviewed and recorded to accurately update taxpayer information.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,838,818 $11,838,818 $11,838,818

$11,838,818 $11,838,818 $11,838,818

$11,838,818 $11,838,818 $11,838,818

310.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($1,222)

($1,222)

($1,222)

310.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$62,595

$62,595

$62,595

310.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$98,980

$98,980

310.100-Revenue Processing

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that all tax payments are received, credited, and deposited according

to sound business practices and the law, and to ensure that all tax returns are reviewed and recorded to accurately

update taxpayer information.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$11,900,191 $11,999,171 $11,999,171

State General Funds

$11,900,191 $11,999,171 $11,999,171

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,900,191 $11,999,171 $11,999,171

310.101 Special Project - Revenue Processing: The purpose of this appropriation is to increase funds for

temporary workers to process returns from March 1, 2011 through June 30, 2011.

State General Funds

$1,500,000

Tax Compliance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to audit tax accounts, ensure compliance, and collect on delinquent accounts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$30,426,085 $30,426,085 $13,577,790
$222,000 $222,000 $13,355,790 $13,355,790 $44,003,875

$30,426,085 $30,426,085 $13,577,790
$222,000 $222,000 $13,355,790 $13,355,790 $44,003,875

$30,426,085 $30,426,085 $13,577,790
$222,000 $222,000 $13,355,790 $13,355,790 $44,003,875

311.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($3,948)

($3,948)

311.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$171,274

$171,274

($3,948) $171,274

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311.3 Replace funds with fees associated with issuing garnishments against delinquent personal income tax filers.

State General Funds Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($847,811) $847,811
$0

($719,696) $719,696
$0

($719,696) $719,696
$0

311.4 Replace funds with additional Cost of Collection fees.

State General Funds Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($808,203) $808,203
$0

($808,203) $808,203
$0

($808,203) $808,203
$0

311.5 Replace funds with additional FiFa fee revenue.

State General Funds Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($525,000) $525,000
$0

($525,000) $525,000
$0

($525,000) $525,000
$0

311.6 Reduce funds from the base for the appropriation in line 311.101.

State General Funds

($9,175,000) ($9,175,000) ($9,175,000)

311.7 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$361,754

$361,754

311.100 -Tax Compliance

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to audit tax accounts, ensure compliance, and collect on delinquent accounts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$19,237,397 $19,727,266 $19,727,266

State General Funds

$19,237,397 $19,727,266 $19,727,266

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$15,758,804 $15,630,689 $15,630,689

Intergovernmental Transfers

$222,000

$222,000

$222,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$222,000

$222,000

$222,000

Sales and Services

$15,536,804 $15,408,689 $15,408,689

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$15,536,804 $15,408,689 $15,408,689

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$34,996,201 $35,357,955 $35,357,955

311.101 Special Project - Tax Compliance: Increase funds to annualize funding added in HB947 (2010

Session) for personnel and vehicles for tax compliance and to add funds for additional tax compliance

officers and revenue agents. (G:Reflect adjustments to Workers' Compensation premiums, reallocation of

expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS), and projected personnel costs)(H and

S:Reflect adjustments to Workers' Compensation premiums, reallocation of expenses for Georgia

Enterprise Technology Services (GETS), projected personnel costs, and an adjustment in the employer

share of the State Health Benefit Plan. Recognize revenue from garnishment fees collected by the new

auditors and agents)

State General Funds

$8,449,941

$8,389,866

$8,389,866

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$128,115

$128,115

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,517,981

$8,517,981

Tax Law and Policy

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to conduct all administrative appeals of tax assessments; draft regulations for taxes collected by the department; support the State Board of Equalization; and draft letter rulings and provide research and analysis related to all tax law and policy inquiries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services

$1,399,864 $1,399,864
$400,000 $100,000

$1,399,864 $1,399,864
$400,000 $100,000

$1,399,864 $1,399,864
$400,000 $100,000

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Sales and Services Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties
Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$100,000 $300,000 $300,000 $1,799,864

$100,000 $300,000 $300,000 $1,799,864

$100,000 $300,000 $300,000 $1,799,864

312.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($160)

($160)

($160)

312.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$726

$726

$726

312.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$28,986

$28,986

312.100-Tax Law and Policy

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to conduct all administrative appeals of tax assessments; draft regulations for

taxes collected by the department; support the State Board of Equalization; and draft letter rulings and provide

research and analysis related to all tax law and policy inquiries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,400,430

$1,429,416

$1,429,416

State General Funds

$1,400,430

$1,429,416

$1,429,416

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$400,000

$400,000

$400,000

Sales and Services

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties

$300,000

$300,000

$300,000

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized

$300,000

$300,000

$300,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,800,430

$1,829,416

$1,829,416

Technology Support Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support the department in information technology and provide electronic filing services to taxpayers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$22,443,637 $22,443,637 $22,443,637

$22,443,637 $22,443,637 $22,443,637

$22,443,637 $22,443,637 $22,443,637

313.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($932)

($932)

($932)

313.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services

(GETS).

State General Funds

$405,416

$405,416

$405,416

313.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit

Plan.

State General Funds

$225,257

$225,257

313.100-Technology Support Services

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support the department in information technology and provide electronic

filing services to taxpayers.

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TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

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$22,848,121 $22,848,121 $22,848,121

$23,073,378 $23,073,378 $23,073,378

$23,073,378 $23,073,378 $23,073,378

Section 41: Secretary of State
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$31,415,522 $31,415,522
$85,000 $85,000 $1,670,418 $41,900 $1,628,518 $33,170,940

$31,415,522 $31,415,522
$85,000 $85,000 $1,670,418 $41,900 $1,628,518 $33,170,940

$31,415,522 $31,415,522
$85,000 $85,000 $1,670,418 $41,900 $1,628,518 $33,170,940

Section Total - Final

$29,281,609 $29,782,031

$29,281,609 $29,782,031

$85,000

$2,085,000

$85,000

$2,085,000

$1,670,418

$1,670,418

$41,900

$41,900

$1,628,518

$1,628,518

$31,037,027 $33,537,449

$29,780,602 $29,780,602
$85,000 $85,000 $1,670,418 $41,900 $1,628,518 $31,536,020

Archives and Records

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain the archives of the state; document and interpret the history of the

Georgia State Capitol building; and assist State Agencies with adequately documenting their activities,

administering their records management programs, scheduling their records, and transferring their non-current

records to the State Records Center.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Sales and Services Record Center Storage Fees Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,643,588 $4,643,588
$532,671 $21,900 $21,900
$510,771 $435,771
$75,000 $5,176,259

$4,643,588 $4,643,588
$532,671 $21,900 $21,900
$510,771 $435,771
$75,000 $5,176,259

$4,643,588 $4,643,588
$532,671 $21,900 $21,900
$510,771 $435,771
$75,000 $5,176,259

314.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($7,092)

($7,092)

314.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($54,347)

($54,347)

314.3 Reduce funds for three vacant positions.

State General Funds

($66,195)

($66,195)

($7,092) ($54,347) ($66,195)

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314.4 Reduce funds for operations and replace with other funds.

State General Funds

($48,000)

($48,000)

($48,000)

314.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$31,508

$31,508

314.6 Increase funds for increased rental costs in accordance with the 1.5% annual escalation clause.

State General Funds

$44,162

$44,162

314.100-Archives and Records

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain the archives of the state; document and interpret the history of the

Georgia State Capitol building; and assist State Agencies with adequately documenting their activities,

administering their records management programs, scheduling their records, and transferring their non-current

records to the State Records Center.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,467,954

$4,543,624

$4,543,624

State General Funds

$4,467,954

$4,543,624

$4,543,624

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$532,671

$532,671

$532,671

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$21,900

$21,900

$21,900

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$21,900

$21,900

$21,900

Sales and Services

$510,771

$510,771

$510,771

Record Center Storage Fees

$435,771

$435,771

$435,771

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$75,000

$75,000

$75,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,000,625

$5,076,295

$5,076,295

Corporations

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to accept and review filings made pursuant to statutes; to issue certifications of records on file; and to provide general information to the public on all filed entities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,266,854 $1,266,854
$739,512 $739,512 $739,512 $2,006,366

$1,266,854 $1,266,854
$739,512 $739,512 $739,512 $2,006,366

$1,266,854 $1,266,854
$739,512 $739,512 $739,512 $2,006,366

315.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($1,934)

($1,934)

($1,934)

315.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($14,827)

($14,827)

($14,827)

315.3 Reduce funds for two vacant positions.

State General Funds

($68,455)

($68,455)

($68,455)

315.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$31,324

$31,324

315.100 -Corporations

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to accept and review filings made pursuant to statutes; to issue certifications of

records on file; and to provide general information to the public on all filed entities.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,181,638 $1,181,638
$739,512 $739,512 $739,512 $1,921,150

$1,212,962 $1,212,962
$739,512 $739,512 $739,512 $1,952,474

$1,212,962 $1,212,962
$739,512 $739,512 $739,512 $1,952,474

Elections

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer all duties imposed upon the Secretary of State by providing all required filing and public information services, performing all certification and commissioning duties required by law and assisting candidates, local governments, and citizens in interpreting and complying with all election, voter registration and financial disclosure laws.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,889,561 $4,889,561
$85,000 $85,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $5,024,561

$4,889,561 $4,889,561
$85,000 $85,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $5,024,561

$4,889,561 $4,889,561
$85,000 $85,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $5,024,561

316.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($7,466)

($7,466)

($7,466)

316.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($57,226)

($57,226)

($57,226)

316.3 Reduce funds for two vacant ballot builder positions and use services provided under contract with Kennesaw State University.

State General Funds

($111,526)

($111,526)

($111,526)

316.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$26,849

$26,849

316.5 Increase funds for a 5% state funds match to pull down remaining Help America Vote Act federal funds.

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$101,552

$0

$2,000,000

$0

$2,101,552

$0

316.100 -Elections

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer all duties imposed upon the Secretary of State by providing all

required filing and public information services, performing all certification and commissioning duties required by

law and assisting candidates, local governments, and citizens in interpreting and complying with all election, voter

registration and financial disclosure laws.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,713,343

$4,841,744

$4,740,192

State General Funds

$4,713,343

$4,841,744

$4,740,192

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$85,000

$2,085,000

$85,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$85,000

$2,085,000

$85,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

Sales and Services

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$50,000 $4,848,343

$50,000 $6,976,744

$50,000 $4,875,192

Office Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to the Office of Secretary of State and its attached agencies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,008,295 $6,008,295
$128,235 $128,235 $128,235 $6,136,530

$6,008,295 $6,008,295
$128,235 $128,235 $128,235 $6,136,530

$6,008,295 $6,008,295
$128,235 $128,235 $128,235 $6,136,530

317.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($9,174)

($9,174)

($9,174)

317.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($70,320)

($70,320)

($70,320)

317.3 Reduce funds for seven vacant positions.

State General Funds

($446,833)

($446,833)

($446,833)

317.4 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($66,000)

($66,000)

($66,000)

317.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$94,861

$92,870

317.100-Office Administration

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to the Office of Secretary of State and its

attached agencies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,415,968

$5,510,829

State General Funds

$5,415,968

$5,510,829

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$128,235

$128,235

Sales and Services

$128,235

$128,235

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$128,235

$128,235

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,544,203

$5,639,064

$5,508,838 $5,508,838
$128,235 $128,235 $128,235 $5,637,073

Professional Licensing Boards

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public health and welfare by supporting all operations of Boards which license professions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,993,419 $6,993,419
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $7,143,419

$6,993,419 $6,993,419
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $7,143,419

$6,993,419 $6,993,419
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $7,143,419

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318.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($10,679)

($10,679)

($10,679)

318.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($81,849)

($81,849)

($1,726)

318.3 Reduce funds for seven vacant positions.

State General Funds

($218,415)

($218,415)

($218,415)

318.4 Reduce funds by eliminating the requirement for the Pharmacy Board state exam and using the national pharmacy exam for licensing. (H:NO)(S:NO)

State General Funds

($24,000)

$0

$0

318.5 Reduce funds for board member per diems.

State General Funds

($40,000)

($40,000)

($20,000)

318.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$95,367

$97,358

318.100-Professional Licensing Boards

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public health and welfare by supporting all operations of Boards

which license professions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,618,476

$6,737,843

$6,839,957

State General Funds

$6,618,476

$6,737,843

$6,839,957

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

Sales and Services

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,768,476

$6,887,843

$6,989,957

Securities

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for the administration and enforcement of the Georgia Securities Act, the Georgia Charitable Solicitations Act, and the Georgia Cemetery Act. Functions under each act include registration, examinations, investigation, and administrative enforcement actions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,048,116 $1,048,116
$50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $1,098,116

$1,048,116 $1,048,116
$50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $1,098,116

$1,048,116 $1,048,116
$50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $1,098,116

319.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($1,600)

($1,600)

($1,600)

319.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($12,267)

($12,267)

($12,267)

319.3 Reduce funds for two positions and reflect savings from holding four positions vacant for six months. (H and S:Reduce funds for two vacant positions and reflect savings from holding four positions vacant to a start date of March 1)

State General Funds

($262,325)

($308,603)

($308,603)

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319.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit

Plan.

State General Funds

$11,151

$11,151

319.100 -Securities

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for the administration and enforcement of the Georgia Securities

Act, the Georgia Charitable Solicitations Act, and the Georgia Cemetery Act. Functions under each act include

registration, examinations, investigation, and administrative enforcement actions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$771,924

$736,797

State General Funds

$771,924

$736,797

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$50,000

$50,000

Sales and Services

$50,000

$50,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$50,000

$50,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$821,924

$786,797

$736,797 $736,797
$50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $786,797

Commission on the Holocaust, Georgia

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to teach the lessons of the Holocaust to present and future generations of Georgians in order to create an awareness of the enormity of the crimes of prejudice and inhumanity.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$261,500 $261,500
$20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $281,500

$261,500 $261,500
$20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $281,500

$261,500 $261,500
$20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $281,500

320.1 Reduce funds for part-time personnel.

State General Funds

($6,100)

($6,100)

($6,100)

320.2 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($14,758)

($14,758)

($14,758)

320.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$5,861

$5,861

320.100-Commission on the Holocaust, Georgia Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to teach the lessons of the Holocaust to present and future generations of

Georgians in order to create an awareness of the enormity of the crimes of prejudice and inhumanity.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$240,642

$246,503

State General Funds

$240,642

$246,503

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$20,000

$20,000

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$20,000

$20,000

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$20,000

$20,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$260,642

$266,503

$246,503 $246,503
$20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $266,503

Drugs and Narcotics Agency, Georgia

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide enforcement and oversee all laws and regulations pertaining to

controlled substances and dangerous drugs, and to ensure only licensed facilities or persons dispense or distribute

pharmaceuticals.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,097,674 $2,097,674 $2,097,674

$2,097,674 $2,097,674 $2,097,674

$2,097,674 $2,097,674 $2,097,674

321.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($3,203)

($3,203)

($3,203)

321.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($2,871)

($2,871)

($2,871)

321.3 Reduce funds for two vacant compliance investigator positions.

State General Funds

($157,415)

($157,415)

($157,415)

321.4 Reduce funds for motor vehicle purchases.

State General Funds

($42,000)

($42,000)

($42,000)

321.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$23,554

$23,554

321.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide enforcement and oversee all laws and regulations pertaining to controlled substances and dangerous drugs, and to ensure only licensed facilities or persons dispense or distribute pharmaceuticals. House: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the general public by providing an enforcement presence to oversee all laws and regulations pertaining to controlled substances and dangerous drugs. Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the general public by providing an enforcement presence to oversee all laws and regulations pertaining to controlled substances and dangerous drugs.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

321.100-Drugs and Narcotics Agency, Georgia Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide enforcement and oversee all laws and regulations pertaining to

controlled substances and dangerous drugs, and to ensure only licensed facilities or persons dispense or distribute

pharmaceuticals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,892,185

$1,915,739

$1,915,739

State General Funds

$1,892,185

$1,915,739

$1,915,739

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,892,185

$1,915,739

$1,915,739

Real Estate Commission

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer the license law for real estate brokers and salespersons and to provide administrative support to the Georgia Real Estate Appraisers Board in their administration of the Real Estate Appraisal.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,075,394 $3,075,394 $3,075,394

$3,075,394 $3,075,394 $3,075,394

$3,075,394 $3,075,394 $3,075,394

322.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($4,696)

($4,696)

($4,696)

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322.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services

(GETS).

State General Funds

$674

$674

$674

322.3 Reduce funds for positions vacated by retirement and reduce use of hourly employees.

State General Funds

($155,000)

($155,000)

($155,000)

322.4 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($8,000)

($8,000)

($8,000)

322.5 Reduce funds for contracts.

State General Funds

($14,626)

($14,626)

($14,626)

322.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$39,200

$39,200

322.100-Real Estate Commission

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer the license law for real estate brokers and salespersons and to

provide administrative support to the Georgia Real Estate Appraisers Board in their administration of the Real

Estate Appraisal.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,893,746

$2,932,946

$2,932,946

State General Funds

$2,893,746

$2,932,946

$2,932,946

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,893,746

$2,932,946

$2,932,946

State Ethics Commission

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the integrity of the democratic process and ensure compliance by candidates, public officials, non-candidate campaign committees, lobbyists and vendors with Georgia's Campaign and Financial Disclosure requirements.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,131,121 $1,131,121 $1,131,121

$1,131,121 $1,131,121 $1,131,121

$1,131,121 $1,131,121 $1,131,121

323.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($1,727)

($1,727)

($1,727)

323.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($433)

($433)

($433)

323.3 Reduce funds to defer hiring one software programmer and one database administrator.

State General Funds

($43,228)

($43,228)

($43,228)

323.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$17,311

$17,311

323.100-State Ethics Commission

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the integrity of the democratic process and ensure compliance by

candidates, public officials, non-candidate campaign committees, lobbyists and vendors with Georgia's Campaign

and Financial Disclosure requirements.

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TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

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$1,085,733 $1,085,733 $1,085,733

$1,103,044 $1,103,044 $1,103,044

$1,103,044 $1,103,044 $1,103,044

Section 42: Soil and Water Conservation Commission

Section Total - Continuation

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Watershed Rehabilitation Program CFDA10.916 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Intergovernmental Transfers
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Federal Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,774,843 $2,774,843 $4,062,442 $2,053,194 $2,009,248
$615,498 $42,237
$573,261 $539,920 $281,489 $258,431 $7,992,703

$2,774,843 $2,774,843 $4,062,442 $2,053,194 $2,009,248
$615,498 $42,237
$573,261 $539,920 $281,489 $258,431 $7,992,703

$2,774,843 $2,774,843 $4,062,442 $2,053,194 $2,009,248
$615,498 $42,237
$573,261 $539,920 $281,489 $258,431 $7,992,703

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Watershed Rehabilitation Program CFDA10.916 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Intergovernmental Transfers
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Federal Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$2,621,684

$2,658,245

$2,621,684

$2,658,245

$4,062,442

$4,062,442

$2,053,194

$2,053,194

$2,009,248

$2,009,248

$615,498

$615,498

$42,237

$42,237

$573,261

$573,261

$539,920

$539,920

$281,489

$281,489

$258,431

$258,431

$7,839,544

$7,876,105

$2,658,245 $2,658,245 $4,062,442 $2,053,194 $2,009,248
$615,498 $42,237
$573,261 $539,920 $281,489 $258,431 $7,876,105

Commission Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect, conserve, and improve the soil and water resources of the State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$710,670 $710,670 $710,670

$710,670 $710,670 $710,670

$710,670 $710,670 $710,670

324.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($2,845)

($2,845)

($2,845)

324.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($758)

($758)

($758)

324.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$10,518

$10,518

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324.100-Commission Administration

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect, conserve, and improve the soil and water resources of the State of

Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$707,067

$717,585

$717,585

State General Funds

$707,067

$717,585

$717,585

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$707,067

$717,585

$717,585

Conservation of Agricultural Water Supplies Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to conserve ground and surface water in Georgia by increasing the uniformity and efficiency of agricultural water irrigation systems, by installing meters on sites with permits for agricultural use to obtain data on agricultural water usage, and by administering the use of federal funds to construct and renovate agricultural water catchments.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$258,745 $258,745 $1,796,148 $1,796,148 $511,686 $511,686 $511,686 $2,566,579

$258,745 $258,745 $1,796,148 $1,796,148 $511,686 $511,686 $511,686 $2,566,579

$258,745 $258,745 $1,796,148 $1,796,148 $511,686 $511,686 $511,686 $2,566,579

325.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($2,246)

($2,246)

($2,246)

325.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($124)

($124)

($124)

325.3 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect projected expenditures.

State General Funds

($23,756)

($23,756)

($23,756)

325.4 Reduce fund by replacing state funds with other funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($4,185)

($4,185)

($4,185)

325.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$2,601

$2,601

325.100-Conservation of Agricultural Water Supplies

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to conserve ground and surface water in Georgia by increasing the uniformity

and efficiency of agricultural water irrigation systems, by installing meters on sites with permits for agricultural use

to obtain data on agricultural water usage, and by administering the use of federal funds to construct and renovate

agricultural water catchments.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$228,434

$231,035

$231,035

State General Funds

$228,434

$231,035

$231,035

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,796,148

$1,796,148

$1,796,148

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,796,148

$1,796,148

$1,796,148

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$511,686

$511,686

$511,686

Intergovernmental Transfers

$511,686

$511,686

$511,686

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$511,686

$511,686

$511,686

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,536,268

$2,538,869

$2,538,869

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Conservation of Soil and Water Resources Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to conserve Georgia's rural and urban natural resources by providing grants to encourage the reduction of erosion and other non-point source pollution from agricultural lands, by providing technical assistance teaching best management practices on erosion and sedimentation control to landowners and local governments, by certifying erosion and sedimentation control personnel, and by reviewing and approving erosion and sedimentation control plans for soil and water conservation districts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts Federal Funds Transfers FF Water Quality Management Planning CFDA66.454
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,464,183 $1,464,183
$213,100 $213,100 $103,812
$42,237 $42,237 $61,575 $61,575 $539,920 $281,489 $281,489 $258,431 $258,431 $2,321,015

$1,464,183 $1,464,183
$213,100 $213,100 $103,812
$42,237 $42,237 $61,575 $61,575 $539,920 $281,489 $281,489 $258,431 $258,431 $2,321,015

$1,464,183 $1,464,183
$213,100 $213,100 $103,812
$42,237 $42,237 $61,575 $61,575 $539,920 $281,489 $281,489 $258,431 $258,431 $2,321,015

326.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($9,285)

($9,285)

($9,285)

326.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($469)

($469)

($469)

326.3 Reduce funds by replacing state funds with existing other funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($79,431)

($79,431)

($79,431)

326.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$21,378

$21,378

326.100-Conservation of Soil and Water Resources

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to conserve Georgia's rural and urban natural resources by providing grants to

encourage the reduction of erosion and other non-point source pollution from agricultural lands, by providing

technical assistance teaching best management practices on erosion and sedimentation control to landowners and

local governments, by certifying erosion and sedimentation control personnel, and by reviewing and approving

erosion and sedimentation control plans for soil and water conservation districts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,374,998

$1,396,376

$1,396,376

State General Funds

$1,374,998

$1,396,376

$1,396,376

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$213,100

$213,100

$213,100

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$213,100

$213,100

$213,100

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$103,812

$103,812

$103,812

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$42,237

$42,237

$42,237

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$42,237

$42,237

$42,237

Intergovernmental Transfers

$61,575

$61,575

$61,575

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$61,575

$61,575

$61,575

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$539,920

$539,920

$539,920

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State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
Federal Funds Transfers FF Water Quality Management Planning CFDA66.454
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$281,489 $281,489 $258,431 $258,431 $2,231,830

$281,489 $281,489 $258,431 $258,431 $2,253,208

$281,489 $281,489 $258,431 $258,431 $2,253,208

U.S.D.A. Flood Control Watershed Structures

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to inspect, maintain and provide assistance to owners of USDA flood control structures so that they comply with the state Safe Dams Act.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Watershed Rehabilitation Program CFDA10.916
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$152,397 $152,397 $2,053,194 $2,053,194 $2,205,591

$152,397 $152,397 $2,053,194 $2,053,194 $2,205,591

$152,397 $152,397 $2,053,194 $2,053,194 $2,205,591

327.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($150)

($150)

327.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit

Plan.

State General Funds

$476

($150) $476

327.100-U.S.D.A. Flood Control Watershed Structures

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to inspect, maintain and provide assistance to owners of USDA flood control

structures so that they comply with the state Safe Dams Act.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$152,247

$152,723

$152,723

State General Funds

$152,247

$152,723

$152,723

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,053,194

$2,053,194

$2,053,194

ARRA-Watershed Rehabilitation Program CFDA10.916

$2,053,194

$2,053,194

$2,053,194

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,205,441

$2,205,917

$2,205,917

Water Resources and Land Use Planning Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for planning and research on water management, erosion and sedimentation control.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$188,848 $188,848 $188,848

$188,848 $188,848 $188,848

$188,848 $188,848 $188,848

328.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($449)

($449)

328.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($27)

($27)

328.3 Reduce funds by replacing state funds with existing other funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($4,434)

($4,434)

($449) ($27) ($4,434)

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328.4 Reduce funds for contracts for water-related studies.

State General Funds

($25,000)

($25,000)

($25,000)

328.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$1,588

$1,588

328.100-Water Resources and Land Use Planning

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for planning and research on water management, erosion and

sedimentation control.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$158,938

$160,526

$160,526

State General Funds

$158,938

$160,526

$160,526

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$158,938

$160,526

$160,526

Section 43: State Personnel Administration

Section Total - Continuation

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,157,723 $1,086,148
$71,575 $9,163,076 $9,163,076 $10,320,799

$1,157,723 $1,086,148
$71,575 $9,163,076 $9,163,076 $10,320,799

$1,157,723 $1,086,148
$71,575 $9,163,076 $9,163,076 $10,320,799

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$1,157,723

$1,157,723

$1,086,148

$1,086,148

$71,575

$71,575

$9,163,076

$9,163,076

$9,163,076

$9,163,076

$10,320,799 $10,320,799

$1,157,723 $1,086,148
$71,575 $9,163,076 $9,163,076 $10,320,799

Recruitment and Staffing Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide hands-on assistance via career fairs, Recruitment Advisory Council workshops, strategic recruitment planning, and consultation services to help attract the right people with the right mix of skills, abilities, interests, and job match to meet state agencies' specific needs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Merit System Assessments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $1,173,280 $1,173,280 $1,173,280 $1,173,280

$0 $0 $1,173,280 $1,173,280 $1,173,280 $1,173,280

$0 $0 $1,173,280 $1,173,280 $1,173,280 $1,173,280

329.1 Reduce funds for contracts.
Merit System Assessments

($30,000)

($30,000)

($30,000)

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329.100-Recruitment and Staffing Services Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide hands-on assistance via career fairs, Recruitment Advisory Council

workshops, strategic recruitment planning, and consultation services to help attract the right people with the right

mix of skills, abilities, interests, and job match to meet state agencies' specific needs.

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$1,143,280

$1,143,280

$1,143,280

State Funds Transfers

$1,143,280

$1,143,280

$1,143,280

Merit System Assessments

$1,143,280

$1,143,280

$1,143,280

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,143,280

$1,143,280

$1,143,280

System Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative and technical support to the agency.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Merit System Assessments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $150,433 $78,858 $78,858 $71,575 $71,575 $3,018,600 $3,018,600 $3,018,600 $3,169,033

$0 $0 $150,433 $78,858 $78,858 $71,575 $71,575 $3,018,600 $3,018,600 $3,018,600 $3,169,033

$0 $0 $150,433 $78,858 $78,858 $71,575 $71,575 $3,018,600 $3,018,600 $3,018,600 $3,169,033

330.1 Reduce funds for operations and increase payment to the State Treasury from $1,947,035 to $2,481,222.

Merit System Assessments

$534,187

$534,187

$534,187

330.2 Reduce funds for personnel.

Merit System Assessments

($253,113)

($253,113)

($253,113)

330.3 Reduce funds for equipment purchases.

Merit System Assessments

($20,000)

($20,000)

($20,000)

330.100-System Administration

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative and technical support to the agency.

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$150,433

$150,433

Reserved Fund Balances

$78,858

$78,858

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$78,858

$78,858

Sales and Services

$71,575

$71,575

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$71,575

$71,575

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$3,279,674

$3,279,674

State Funds Transfers

$3,279,674

$3,279,674

Merit System Assessments

$3,279,674

$3,279,674

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,430,107

$3,430,107

$150,433 $78,858 $78,858 $71,575 $71,575
$3,279,674 $3,279,674 $3,279,674 $3,430,107

Total Compensation and Rewards

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure fair and consistent employee compensation practices across state agencies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$0 $0 $1,007,290

$0 $0 $1,007,290

$0 $0 $1,007,290

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Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Merit System Assessments Merit System Training and Compensation Fees
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,007,290 $1,007,290 $2,677,902 $2,677,902 $2,650,063
$27,839 $3,685,192

$1,007,290 $1,007,290 $2,677,902 $2,677,902 $2,650,063
$27,839 $3,685,192

$1,007,290 $1,007,290 $2,677,902 $2,677,902 $2,650,063
$27,839 $3,685,192

331.1 Reduce funds for contracts.
Merit System Assessments

($184,218)

($184,218)

($184,218)

331.100-Total Compensation and Rewards

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure fair and consistent employee compensation practices across state

agencies.

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,007,290

$1,007,290

$1,007,290

Reserved Fund Balances

$1,007,290

$1,007,290

$1,007,290

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$1,007,290

$1,007,290

$1,007,290

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$2,493,684

$2,493,684

$2,493,684

State Funds Transfers

$2,493,684

$2,493,684

$2,493,684

Merit System Assessments

$2,465,845

$2,465,845

$2,465,845

Merit System Training and Compensation Fees

$27,839

$27,839

$27,839

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,500,974

$3,500,974

$3,500,974

Workforce Development and Alignment Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist state agencies with recruiting, hiring and retaining employees, and to provide training opportunities and assessments of job-related skills to assist employees in their career development.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Merit System Assessments Merit System Training and Compensation Fees
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $2,293,294 $2,293,294 $1,987,703 $305,591 $2,293,294

$0 $0 $2,293,294 $2,293,294 $1,987,703 $305,591 $2,293,294

$0 $0 $2,293,294 $2,293,294 $1,987,703 $305,591 $2,293,294

332.1 Reduce funds for contracts.
Merit System Assessments

($46,856)

($46,856)

($46,856)

332.100-Workforce Development and Alignment

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist state agencies with recruiting, hiring and retaining employees, and to

provide training opportunities and assessments of job-related skills to assist employees in their career development.

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$2,246,438

$2,246,438

$2,246,438

State Funds Transfers

$2,246,438

$2,246,438

$2,246,438

Merit System Assessments

$1,940,847

$1,940,847

$1,940,847

Merit System Training and Compensation Fees

$305,591

$305,591

$305,591

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,246,438

$2,246,438

$2,246,438

The Department is authorized to assess no more than $137.00 per budgeted position for the cost of departmental operations and may roll forward any unexpended prior years Merit System Assessment balance to be expended in the current fiscal year.

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Georgia

Section Total - Continuation

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$805,392,439 $32,756,834 $772,635,605 $520,653 $520,653 $779,312 $779,312 $806,692,404

$805,392,439 $32,756,834 $772,635,605 $520,653 $520,653 $779,312 $779,312 $806,692,404

$805,392,439 $32,756,834 $772,635,605 $520,653 $520,653 $779,312 $779,312 $806,692,404

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$833,775,375 $833,775,375

$30,087,519 $30,087,519

$803,687,856 $803,687,856

$520,653

$520,653

$520,653

$520,653

$750,000

$750,000

$750,000

$750,000

$835,046,028 $835,046,028

$833,775,375 $30,087,519 $803,687,856
$520,653 $520,653 $750,000 $750,000 $835,046,028

Accel

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to allow students to pursue post-secondary study at approved public and private post-secondary institutions, while receiving dual high school and college credit for courses successfully completed.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,764,625 $5,764,625 $5,764,625

$5,764,625 $5,764,625 $5,764,625

$5,764,625 $5,764,625 $5,764,625

333.1 Increase funds to meet projected need.
Lottery Proceeds

$2,369,975

$2,369,975

$2,369,975

333.100 -Accel

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to allow students to pursue post-secondary study at approved public and

private post-secondary institutions, while receiving dual high school and college credit for courses successfully

completed.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$8,134,600

$8,134,600

Lottery Proceeds

$8,134,600

$8,134,600

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,134,600

$8,134,600

$8,134,600 $8,134,600 $8,134,600

College Opportunity Grant

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to implement a needs-based grant to assist with the affordability of a college education. This grant is to be awarded as a supplement to other grants already available and in combination with other financial assistance, not to exceed the total cost of college attendance. The grant shall have a service component.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$15,000,000 $0

$15,000,000 $0

$15,000,000 $0

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Lottery Proceeds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$15,000,000 $15,000,000

$15,000,000 $15,000,000

$15,000,000 $15,000,000

334.100-College Opportunity Grant

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to implement a needs-based grant to assist with the affordability of a college

education. This grant is to be awarded as a supplement to other grants already available and in combination with

other financial assistance, not to exceed the total cost of college attendance. The grant shall have a service

component.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$15,000,000 $15,000,000 $15,000,000

Lottery Proceeds

$15,000,000 $15,000,000 $15,000,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$15,000,000 $15,000,000 $15,000,000

Engineer Scholarship

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide forgivable loans to Georgia residents who are engineering students at Mercer University (Macon campus) and retain those students as engineers in the State.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$550,000 $0
$550,000 $550,000

$550,000 $0
$550,000 $550,000

$550,000 $0
$550,000 $550,000

335.1 Increase funds to meet projected need.
Lottery Proceeds

$70,000

$70,000

335.100-Engineer Scholarship

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide forgivable loans to Georgia residents who are engineering students

at Mercer University (Macon campus) and retain those students as engineers in the State.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$550,000

$620,000

$620,000

Lottery Proceeds

$550,000

$620,000

$620,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$550,000

$620,000

$620,000

Georgia Military College Scholarship

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide outstanding students with a full scholarship to attend Georgia Military College, thereby strengthening Georgia's National Guard with their membership.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,228,708 $1,228,708 $1,228,708

$1,228,708 $1,228,708 $1,228,708

$1,228,708 $1,228,708 $1,228,708

336.100-Georgia Military College Scholarship Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide outstanding students with a full scholarship to attend Georgia

Military College, thereby strengthening Georgia's National Guard with their membership.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,228,708

$1,228,708

Lottery Proceeds

$1,228,708

$1,228,708

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,228,708

$1,228,708

$1,228,708 $1,228,708 $1,228,708

HERO Scholarship

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational grant assistance to members of the Georgia National

Guard and U.S. Military Reservists who served in combat zones and the spouses and children of such members.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$800,000 $800,000 $800,000

$800,000 $800,000 $800,000

$800,000 $800,000 $800,000

337.100-HERO Scholarship

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational grant assistance to members of the Georgia National

Guard and U.S. Military Reservists who served in combat zones and the spouses and children of such members.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$800,000

$800,000

State General Funds

$800,000

$800,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$800,000

$800,000

$800,000 $800,000 $800,000

HOPE Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide scholarships that reward students with financial assistance in degree, diploma, and certificate programs at eligible Georgia public and private colleges and universities, and public technical colleges.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers FF WIA Youth Activities CFDA17.259
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,985,800 $0
$6,985,800 $779,312 $779,312 $779,312
$7,765,112

$6,985,800 $0
$6,985,800 $779,312 $779,312 $779,312
$7,765,112

$6,985,800 $0
$6,985,800 $779,312 $779,312 $779,312
$7,765,112

338.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

Lottery Proceeds

($20,286)

($20,286)

338.2 Reduce Workforce Investment Act (WIA) funds.

FF WIA Youth Activities CFDA17.259

($779,312)

($779,312)

($20,286) ($779,312)

338.100-HOPE Administration

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide scholarships that reward students with financial assistance in

degree, diploma, and certificate programs at eligible Georgia public and private colleges and universities, and

public technical colleges.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,965,514

$6,965,514

Lottery Proceeds

$6,965,514

$6,965,514

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,965,514

$6,965,514

$6,965,514 $6,965,514 $6,965,514

HOPE GED

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to award a $500 voucher once to each student receiving a general educational development (GED) diploma awarded by the Technical College System of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,573,864 $0
$2,573,864 $2,573,864

$2,573,864 $0
$2,573,864 $2,573,864

$2,573,864 $0
$2,573,864 $2,573,864

339.1 Increase funds to meet projected need.
Lottery Proceeds

$325,169

$325,169

$325,169

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339.100 -HOPE GED

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to award a $500 voucher once to each student receiving a general educational

development (GED) diploma awarded by the Technical College System of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,899,033

$2,899,033

$2,899,033

Lottery Proceeds

$2,899,033

$2,899,033

$2,899,033

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,899,033

$2,899,033

$2,899,033

HOPE Grant

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants to students seeking a diploma or certificate at a public postsecondary institution.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$206,318,361 $206,318,361 $206,318,361

$206,318,361 $206,318,361 $206,318,361

$206,318,361 $206,318,361 $206,318,361

340.1 Increase funds to meet projected need.
Lottery Proceeds

$14,089,468 $14,089,468 $14,089,468

340.100 -HOPE Grant

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants to students seeking a diploma or certificate at a public post-

secondary institution.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$220,407,829 $220,407,829 $220,407,829

Lottery Proceeds

$220,407,829 $220,407,829 $220,407,829

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$220,407,829 $220,407,829 $220,407,829

HOPE Scholarships - Private Schools

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide merit scholarships to students seeking an associate or baccalaureate degree at an eligible private post-secondary institution.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$59,332,133 $59,332,133 $59,332,133

$59,332,133 $59,332,133 $59,332,133

$59,332,133 $59,332,133 $59,332,133

341.1 Reduce funds to meet projected need.
Lottery Proceeds

($4,668,196) ($4,668,196) ($4,668,196)

341.100-HOPE Scholarships - Private Schools Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide merit scholarships to students seeking an associate or baccalaureate

degree at an eligible private post-secondary institution.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$54,663,937 $54,663,937 $54,663,937

Lottery Proceeds

$54,663,937 $54,663,937 $54,663,937

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$54,663,937 $54,663,937 $54,663,937

HOPE Scholarships - Public Schools

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide merit scholarships to students seeking an associate or baccalaureate degree at an eligible public post-secondary institution.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$474,575,353 $474,575,353 $474,575,353

$474,575,353 $474,575,353 $474,575,353

$474,575,353 $474,575,353 $474,575,353

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342.1 Increase funds to meet projected need.
Lottery Proceeds

$18,956,121 $18,886,121 $18,886,121

342.100-HOPE Scholarships - Public Schools Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide merit scholarships to students seeking an associate or baccalaureate

degree at an eligible public post-secondary institution.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$493,531,474 $493,461,474 $493,461,474

Lottery Proceeds

$493,531,474 $493,461,474 $493,461,474

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$493,531,474 $493,461,474 $493,461,474

Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership Program

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational grant assistance to residents of Georgia who demonstrate substantial financial need to attend eligible post-secondary institutions in Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$966,757 $966,757 $520,653 $520,653 $1,487,410

$966,757 $966,757 $520,653 $520,653 $1,487,410

343.100-Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership Program

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational grant assistance to residents of Georgia who

demonstrate substantial financial need to attend eligible post-secondary institutions in Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$966,757

$966,757

State General Funds

$966,757

$966,757

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$520,653

$520,653

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$520,653

$520,653

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,487,410

$1,487,410

$966,757 $966,757 $520,653 $520,653 $1,487,410
$966,757 $966,757 $520,653 $520,653 $1,487,410

North Georgia Military Scholarship Grants Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide outstanding students with a full scholarship to attend North Georgia College and State University, thereby strengthening Georgia's Army National Guard with their membership.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,352,800 $1,352,800 $1,352,800

$1,352,800 $1,352,800 $1,352,800

$1,352,800 $1,352,800 $1,352,800

344.100-North Georgia Military Scholarship Grants

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide outstanding students with a full scholarship to attend North Georgia

College and State University, thereby strengthening Georgia's Army National Guard with their membership.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,352,800

$1,352,800

$1,352,800

State General Funds

$1,352,800

$1,352,800

$1,352,800

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,352,800

$1,352,800

$1,352,800

North Georgia ROTC Grants

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide Georgia residents with non-repayable financial assistance to attend

North Georgia College and State University and to participate in the Reserve Officers Training Corps program.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$802,479 $802,479 $802,479

$802,479 $802,479 $802,479

$802,479 $802,479 $802,479

345.100-North Georgia ROTC Grants

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide Georgia residents with non-repayable financial assistance to attend

North Georgia College and State University and to participate in the Reserve Officers Training Corps program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$802,479

$802,479

$802,479

State General Funds

$802,479

$802,479

$802,479

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$802,479

$802,479

$802,479

Public Memorial Safety Grant

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational grant assistance to the children of Georgia law enforcement officers, fire fighters, EMTs, correctional officers, and prison guards who were permanently disabled or killed in the line of duty, to attend a public post-secondary institution in the State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$306,761 $306,761 $306,761

$306,761 $306,761 $306,761

$306,761 $306,761 $306,761

347.100-Public Memorial Safety Grant

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational grant assistance to the children of Georgia law

enforcement officers, fire fighters, EMTs, correctional officers, and prison guards who were permanently disabled

or killed in the line of duty, to attend a public post-secondary institution in the State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$306,761

$306,761

$306,761

Lottery Proceeds

$306,761

$306,761

$306,761

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$306,761

$306,761

$306,761

Tuition Equalization Grants

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote the private segment of higher education in Georgia by providing non-repayable grant aid to Georgia residents who attend eligible private post-secondary institutions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$28,146,791 $28,146,791 $28,146,791

$28,146,791 $28,146,791 $28,146,791

$28,146,791 $28,146,791 $28,146,791

348.1 Reduce funds to meet projected need.

State General Funds

($1,924,130) ($1,924,130)

348.2 Replace funds with deferred revenue for the Tuition Equalization Grant program.

State General Funds Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($750,000) $750,000
$0

($750,000) $750,000
$0

($1,924,130)
($750,000) $750,000
$0

348.100-Tuition Equalization Grants

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote the private segment of higher education in Georgia by providing

non-repayable grant aid to Georgia residents who attend eligible private post-secondary institutions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$25,472,661 $25,472,661 $25,472,661

State General Funds

$25,472,661 $25,472,661 $25,472,661

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$750,000

$750,000

$750,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$750,000

$750,000

$750,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$750,000

$750,000

$750,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$26,222,661 $26,222,661 $26,222,661

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Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to authorize private post-secondary schools in Georgia; provide transcripts for students who attended schools that closed; and resolve complaints.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$688,007 $688,007 $688,007

$688,007 $688,007 $688,007

$688,007 $688,007 $688,007

349.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$31,969

$31,969

349.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$142

$142

349.3 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($27,296)

($27,296)

$31,969 $142
($27,296)

349.100-Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to authorize private post-secondary schools in Georgia; provide transcripts for

students who attended schools that closed; and resolve complaints.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$692,822

$692,822

$692,822

State General Funds

$692,822

$692,822

$692,822

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$692,822

$692,822

$692,822

Section 45: Teachers' Retirement System

Section Total - Continuation

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$965,000 $965,000 $28,473,881 $28,473,881 $29,438,881

$965,000 $965,000 $28,473,881 $28,473,881 $29,438,881

$965,000 $965,000 $28,473,881 $28,473,881 $29,438,881

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$850,000

$850,000

$850,000

$850,000

$28,523,949 $28,523,949

$28,523,949 $28,523,949

$29,373,949 $29,373,949

$850,000 $850,000 $28,523,949 $28,523,949 $29,373,949

Floor/COLA, Local System Fund

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide retirees from local retirement systems a minimum allowance upon

retirement (Floor) and a post-retirement benefit adjustment (COLA) whenever such adjustment is granted to

teachers who retired under TRS.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$965,000 $965,000 $965,000

$965,000 $965,000 $965,000

$965,000 $965,000 $965,000

350.1 Reduce funds due to the declining population of retired teachers who qualify for this benefit.

State General Funds

($115,000)

($115,000)

($115,000)

350.100-Floor/COLA, Local System Fund

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide retirees from local retirement systems a minimum allowance upon

retirement (Floor) and a post-retirement benefit adjustment (COLA) whenever such adjustment is granted to

teachers who retired under TRS.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$850,000

$850,000

$850,000

State General Funds

$850,000

$850,000

$850,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$850,000

$850,000

$850,000

System Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide all services to active members, including: service purchases, refunds, retirement counseling, and new retirement processing.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
State Funds Transfers Retirement Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $28,473,881 $28,473,881 $28,473,881 $28,473,881

$0 $28,473,881 $28,473,881 $28,473,881 $28,473,881

$0 $28,473,881 $28,473,881 $28,473,881 $28,473,881

351.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

Retirement Payments

$50,068

$50,068

$50,068

351.100-System Administration

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide all services to active members, including: service purchases,

refunds, retirement counseling, and new retirement processing.

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$28,523,949 $28,523,949

State Funds Transfers

$28,523,949 $28,523,949

Retirement Payments

$28,523,949 $28,523,949

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$28,523,949 $28,523,949

$28,523,949 $28,523,949 $28,523,949 $28,523,949

It is the intent of the General Assembly that the employer contribution rate for the Teachers' Retirement System shall not exceed 10.28% for State Fiscal Year 2011.

Section 46: Technical College System of Georgia

Section Total - Continuation

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Federal Work-Study Program CFDA84.033 ARRA-Health Info Tech Professionals CFDA93.721 ARRA-State Energy Program CFDA81.041 ARRA-Worker Training in High Growth Sectors CFDA17.275 ARRA-Workforce Investment Act Dislocated Workers CFDA17.260

$319,910,401 $319,910,401
$74,920,000 $600,000 $600,000 $500,000
$4,400,000 $911,000

$319,910,401 $319,910,401
$74,920,000 $600,000 $600,000 $500,000
$4,400,000 $911,000

$319,910,401 $319,910,401 $74,920,000
$600,000 $600,000 $500,000 $4,400,000 $911,000

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Intergovernmental Transfers Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Sales and Services TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Federal Funds Indirect TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$67,909,000 $281,960,000
$1,500,000 $100,000
$280,360,000 $2,960,000 $110,000 $2,850,000
$679,750,401

$67,909,000 $281,960,000
$1,500,000 $100,000
$280,360,000 $2,960,000 $110,000 $2,850,000
$679,750,401

$67,909,000 $281,960,000
$1,500,000 $100,000
$280,360,000 $2,960,000 $110,000 $2,850,000
$679,750,401

Section Total - Final

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$307,270,814 $311,525,586

State General Funds

$307,270,814 $311,525,586

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$74,920,000 $74,920,000

ARRA-Federal Work-Study Program CFDA84.033

$600,000

$600,000

ARRA-Health Info Tech Professionals CFDA93.721

$600,000

$600,000

ARRA-State Energy Program CFDA81.041

$500,000

$500,000

ARRA-Worker Training in High Growth Sectors CFDA17.275

$4,400,000

$4,400,000

ARRA-Workforce Investment Act Dislocated Workers CFDA17.260 $911,000

$911,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$67,909,000 $67,909,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$281,960,000 $281,960,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$100,000

$100,000

Sales and Services

$280,360,000 $280,360,000

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$2,960,000

$2,960,000

State Funds Transfers

$110,000

$110,000

Federal Funds Indirect

$2,850,000

$2,850,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$667,110,814 $671,365,586

$311,525,586 $311,525,586 $74,920,000
$600,000 $600,000 $500,000 $4,400,000 $911,000 $67,909,000 $281,960,000 $1,500,000 $100,000 $280,360,000 $2,960,000 $110,000 $2,850,000 $671,365,586

Adult Literacy

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to develop Georgia's workforce by providing adult learners in Georgia with basic reading, writing, computation, speaking, and listening skills.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Workforce Investment Act Dislocated Workers CFDA17.260 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,363,654 $13,363,654 $16,871,000
$11,000 $16,860,000 $4,250,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $2,750,000 $2,750,000 $34,484,654

$13,363,654 $13,363,654 $16,871,000
$11,000 $16,860,000 $4,250,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $2,750,000 $2,750,000 $34,484,654

$13,363,654 $13,363,654 $16,871,000
$11,000 $16,860,000 $4,250,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $2,750,000 $2,750,000 $34,484,654

352.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$6,506

$6,506

$6,506

352.2 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($534,546)

($534,546)

($534,546)

352.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$127,442

$127,442

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352.100 -Adult Literacy

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to develop Georgia's workforce by providing adult learners in Georgia with

basic reading, writing, computation, speaking, and listening skills.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$12,835,614 $12,963,056 $12,963,056

State General Funds

$12,835,614 $12,963,056 $12,963,056

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$16,871,000 $16,871,000 $16,871,000

ARRA-Workforce Investment Act Dislocated Workers CFDA17.260

$11,000

$11,000

$11,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$16,860,000 $16,860,000 $16,860,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$4,250,000

$4,250,000

$4,250,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

Sales and Services

$2,750,000

$2,750,000

$2,750,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$2,750,000

$2,750,000

$2,750,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$33,956,614 $34,084,056 $34,084,056

Departmental Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide statewide administrative services to support the state workforce development efforts undertaken by the department through its associated programs and institutions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,943,826 $7,943,826 $2,650,000 $2,650,000 $1,330,000
$100,000 $100,000 $1,230,000 $1,230,000 $110,000 $110,000 $110,000 $12,033,826

$7,943,826 $7,943,826 $2,650,000 $2,650,000 $1,330,000
$100,000 $100,000 $1,230,000 $1,230,000 $110,000 $110,000 $110,000 $12,033,826

$7,943,826 $7,943,826 $2,650,000 $2,650,000 $1,330,000
$100,000 $100,000 $1,230,000 $1,230,000 $110,000 $110,000 $110,000 $12,033,826

353.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$1,183

$1,183

$1,183

353.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($17,415)

($17,415)

($17,415)

353.3 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($313,593)

($313,593)

($313,593)

353.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$135,460

$135,460

353.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide statewide administrative services to support the state workforce

development efforts undertaken by the department through its associated programs and institutions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,614,001

$7,749,461

State General Funds

$7,614,001

$7,749,461

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,650,000

$2,650,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,650,000

$2,650,000

$7,749,461 $7,749,461 $2,650,000 $2,650,000

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,330,000 $100,000 $100,000
$1,230,000 $1,230,000
$110,000 $110,000 $110,000 $11,704,001

$1,330,000 $100,000 $100,000
$1,230,000 $1,230,000
$110,000 $110,000 $110,000 $11,839,461

$1,330,000 $100,000 $100,000
$1,230,000 $1,230,000
$110,000 $110,000 $110,000 $11,839,461

Quick Start and Customized Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote job creation and retention by developing and delivering customized workforce training for Georgia businesses during start-up, expansion, or when they make capital investments in new technology, processes, or product lines in order to remain competitive in the global marketplace.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,307,770 $13,307,770 $1,200,000
$1,200,000 $9,630,000 $9,630,000 $9,630,000 $24,137,770

$13,307,770 $13,307,770 $1,200,000
$1,200,000 $9,630,000 $9,630,000 $9,630,000 $24,137,770

$13,307,770 $13,307,770 $1,200,000 $1,200,000 $9,630,000 $9,630,000 $9,630,000 $24,137,770

354.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$1,774

$1,774

$1,774

354.2 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($532,311)

($532,311)

($532,311)

354.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$128,421

$128,421

354.100-Quick Start and Customized Services Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote job creation and retention by developing and delivering customized

workforce training for Georgia businesses during start-up, expansion, or when they make capital investments in new

technology, processes, or product lines in order to remain competitive in the global marketplace.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$12,777,233 $12,905,654 $12,905,654

State General Funds

$12,777,233 $12,905,654 $12,905,654

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$9,630,000

$9,630,000

$9,630,000

Sales and Services

$9,630,000

$9,630,000

$9,630,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$9,630,000

$9,630,000

$9,630,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$23,607,233 $23,735,654 $23,735,654

Technical Education

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for workforce development through certificate, diploma, and degree

programs in technical education and continuing education programs for adult learners, and to encourage both

youth and adult learners to acquire post-secondary education or training to increase their competitiveness in the

workplace.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Federal Work-Study Program CFDA84.033 ARRA-Health Info Tech Professionals CFDA93.721 ARRA-State Energy Program CFDA81.041 ARRA-Worker Training in High Growth Sectors CFDA17.275 ARRA-Workforce Investment Act Dislocated Workers CFDA17.260 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Indirect FFID Child Care and Development Block Grant CFDA93.575
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$285,295,151 $285,295,151
$54,199,000 $600,000 $600,000 $500,000
$4,400,000 $900,000
$47,199,000 $266,750,000 $266,750,000 $266,750,000
$2,850,000 $2,850,000 $2,850,000 $609,094,151

$285,295,151 $285,295,151
$54,199,000 $600,000 $600,000 $500,000
$4,400,000 $900,000
$47,199,000 $266,750,000 $266,750,000 $266,750,000
$2,850,000 $2,850,000 $2,850,000 $609,094,151

$285,295,151 $285,295,151 $54,199,000
$600,000 $600,000 $500,000 $4,400,000 $900,000 $47,199,000 $266,750,000 $266,750,000 $266,750,000 $2,850,000 $2,850,000 $2,850,000 $609,094,151

355.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$286,256

$0

$0

355.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($311,173)

($311,173)

($311,173)

355.3 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($11,226,268) ($11,226,268) ($11,226,268)

355.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$4,149,705

$4,149,705

355.100-Technical Education

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for workforce development through certificate, diploma, and degree

programs in technical education and continuing education programs for adult learners, and to encourage both

youth and adult learners to acquire post-secondary education or training to increase their competitiveness in the

workplace.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$274,043,966 $277,907,415 $277,907,415

State General Funds

$274,043,966 $277,907,415 $277,907,415

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$54,199,000 $54,199,000 $54,199,000

ARRA-Federal Work-Study Program CFDA84.033

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

ARRA-Health Info Tech Professionals CFDA93.721

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

ARRA-State Energy Program CFDA81.041

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

ARRA-Worker Training in High Growth Sectors CFDA17.275

$4,400,000

$4,400,000

$4,400,000

ARRA-Workforce Investment Act Dislocated Workers CFDA17.260 $900,000

$900,000

$900,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$47,199,000 $47,199,000 $47,199,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$266,750,000 $266,750,000 $266,750,000

Sales and Services

$266,750,000 $266,750,000 $266,750,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$266,750,000 $266,750,000 $266,750,000

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$2,850,000

$2,850,000

$2,850,000

Federal Funds Indirect

$2,850,000

$2,850,000

$2,850,000

FFID Child Care and Development Block Grant CFDA93.575

$2,850,000

$2,850,000

$2,850,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$597,842,966 $601,706,415 $601,706,415

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Section Total - Continuation

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Royalties and Rents Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$682,112,491 $6,861,813
$675,250,678 $1,170,129,823
$26,500,000 $1,143,629,823
$5,848,289 $595,233 $88,239
$5,164,817 $642,602 $642,602
$1,858,733,205

$682,112,491 $6,861,813
$675,250,678 $1,170,129,823
$26,500,000 $1,143,629,823
$5,848,289 $595,233 $88,239
$5,164,817 $642,602 $642,602
$1,858,733,205

$682,112,491 $6,861,813
$675,250,678 $1,170,129,823
$26,500,000 $1,143,629,823
$5,848,289 $595,233 $88,239
$5,164,817 $642,602 $642,602
$1,858,733,205

Section Total - Final

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$673,539,171 $673,759,954

State General Funds

$6,289,976

$6,510,759

State Motor Fuel Funds

$667,249,195 $667,249,195

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,196,841,192 $1,196,841,192

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$53,211,369 $53,211,369

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 $1,143,629,823 $1,143,629,823

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$5,848,289

$5,848,289

Intergovernmental Transfers

$595,233

$595,233

Royalties and Rents

$88,239

$88,239

Sales and Services

$5,164,817

$5,164,817

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$642,602

$642,602

State Funds Transfers

$642,602

$642,602

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,876,871,254 $1,877,092,037

$673,859,954 $6,610,759
$667,249,195 $1,204,641,192
$61,011,369 $1,143,629,823
$5,848,289 $595,233 $88,239
$5,164,817 $642,602 $642,602
$1,884,992,037

Airport Aid

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support safe and accessible air transportation infrastructure by inspecting and licensing public airports, providing planning assistance to local airports, maintaining the Statewide Aviation System Plan, and awarding grants to local airports for maintenance and improvement projects.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,081,947 $2,081,947 $6,500,000 $6,500,000
$6,350 $6,350 $6,350 $8,588,297

$2,081,947 $2,081,947 $6,500,000 $6,500,000
$6,350 $6,350 $6,350 $8,588,297

$2,081,947 $2,081,947 $6,500,000 $6,500,000
$6,350 $6,350 $6,350 $8,588,297

356.1 Reduce contract funds for project administration.
State General Funds
356.2 Increase funds to reflect projected revenue.
Federal Funds Not Itemized

($300,000)

($300,000)

($300,000)

$15,387,002 $15,387,002 $15,387,002

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356.3 Increase funds to match federal funds for airport aid projects. (S:Increase funds to match $7,800,000 of federal funds for airport aid projects)

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$150,000

$200,000 $7,800,000 $8,000,000

356.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$5,602

$5,602

356.100 -Airport Aid

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support safe and accessible air transportation infrastructure by inspecting

and licensing public airports, providing planning assistance to local airports, maintaining the Statewide Aviation

System Plan, and awarding grants to local airports for maintenance and improvement projects.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,781,947

$1,937,549

$1,987,549

State General Funds

$1,781,947

$1,937,549

$1,987,549

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$21,887,002 $21,887,002 $29,687,002

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$21,887,002 $21,887,002 $29,687,002

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$6,350

$6,350

$6,350

Sales and Services

$6,350

$6,350

$6,350

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$6,350

$6,350

$6,350

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$23,675,299 $23,830,901 $31,680,901

Data Collection, Compliance and Reporting Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to collect and disseminate crash, accident, road, and traffic data in accordance with state and federal law in order to provide current and accurate information for planning and public awareness needs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,804,774 $0
$2,804,774 $8,270,257 $8,270,257
$62,257 $62,257 $62,257 $11,137,288

$2,804,774 $0
$2,804,774 $8,270,257 $8,270,257
$62,257 $62,257 $62,257 $11,137,288

$2,804,774 $0
$2,804,774 $8,270,257 $8,270,257
$62,257 $62,257 $62,257 $11,137,288

359.100-Data Collection, Compliance and Reporting

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to collect and disseminate crash, accident, road, and traffic data in accordance

with state and federal law in order to provide current and accurate information for planning and public awareness

needs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,804,774

$2,804,774

$2,804,774

State Motor Fuel Funds

$2,804,774

$2,804,774

$2,804,774

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$8,270,257

$8,270,257

$8,270,257

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205

$8,270,257

$8,270,257

$8,270,257

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$62,257

$62,257

$62,257

Sales and Services

$62,257

$62,257

$62,257

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$62,257

$62,257

$62,257

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,137,288 $11,137,288 $11,137,288

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Departmental Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to plan, construct, maintain, and improve the state's roads and bridges; provide planning and financial support for other modes of transportation such as mass transit and airports, railroads and waterways.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$51,083,000 $0
$51,083,000 $10,839,823 $10,839,823
$898,970 $898,970 $898,970 $62,821,793

$51,083,000 $0
$51,083,000 $10,839,823 $10,839,823
$898,970 $898,970 $898,970 $62,821,793

$51,083,000 $0
$51,083,000 $10,839,823 $10,839,823
$898,970 $898,970 $898,970 $62,821,793

360.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to plan, construct, maintain, and improve the state's roads and bridges; provide

planning and financial support for other modes of transportation such as mass transit and airports, railroads and

waterways.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$51,083,000 $51,083,000 $51,083,000

State Motor Fuel Funds

$51,083,000 $51,083,000 $51,083,000

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$10,839,823 $10,839,823 $10,839,823

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 $10,839,823 $10,839,823 $10,839,823

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$898,970

$898,970

$898,970

Sales and Services

$898,970

$898,970

$898,970

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$898,970

$898,970

$898,970

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$62,821,793 $62,821,793 $62,821,793

Local Road Assistance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide technical and financial assistance to local governments for construction, maintenance, and resurfacing of local roads and bridges.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$132,824,271 $0
$132,824,271 $32,758,670 $32,758,670 $595,233 $595,233 $595,233
$166,178,174

$132,824,271 $0
$132,824,271 $32,758,670 $32,758,670
$595,233 $595,233 $595,233 $166,178,174

$132,824,271 $0
$132,824,271 $32,758,670 $32,758,670
$595,233 $595,233 $595,233 $166,178,174

362.1 Reduce funds from the base for the appropriation in line 365.101.

State Motor Fuel Funds

($96,347,303) ($96,347,303) ($96,347,303)

362.100-Local Road Assistance

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide technical and financial assistance to local governments for

construction, maintenance, and resurfacing of local roads and bridges.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$36,476,968 $36,476,968

State Motor Fuel Funds

$36,476,968 $36,476,968

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$32,758,670 $32,758,670

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 $32,758,670 $32,758,670

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$595,233

$595,233

Intergovernmental Transfers

$595,233

$595,233

$36,476,968 $36,476,968 $32,758,670 $32,758,670
$595,233 $595,233

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Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$595,233 $69,830,871

$595,233 $69,830,871

$595,233 $69,830,871

362.101 Special Project - Local Road Assistance: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide

funding for Capital Outlay grants to local governments for road and bridge resurfacing projects through

the State Funded Construction - Local Road Assistance Program. Notwithstanding the statement of

specific purpose in this appropriation, the appropriation of Motor Fuel Funds in Program 381.100 "Local

Road Assistance" above may be used for this specific purpose as well.

State Motor Fuel Funds

$96,347,303 $96,347,303 $96,347,303

Planning

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to develop the state transportation improvement program and the statewide strategic transportation plan, and coordinate transportation policies, planning, and programs related to design, construction, maintenance, operations, and financing of transportation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,756,074 $0
$3,756,074 $14,683,804 $14,683,804 $18,439,878

$3,756,074 $0
$3,756,074 $14,683,804 $14,683,804 $18,439,878

$3,756,074 $0
$3,756,074 $14,683,804 $14,683,804 $18,439,878

363.100 -Planning

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to develop the state transportation improvement program and the statewide

strategic transportation plan, and coordinate transportation policies, planning, and programs related to design,

construction, maintenance, operations, and financing of transportation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,756,074

$3,756,074

$3,756,074

State Motor Fuel Funds

$3,756,074

$3,756,074

$3,756,074

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$14,683,804 $14,683,804 $14,683,804

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 $14,683,804 $14,683,804 $14,683,804

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$18,439,878 $18,439,878 $18,439,878

Ports and Waterways

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain the navigability of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway and Georgia's deep water ports by providing easements, rights-of-way, and land for upland disposal areas for dredging and by providing funds to maintain dikes in upland disposal areas.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$685,812 $685,812 $685,812

$685,812 $685,812 $685,812

$685,812 $685,812 $685,812

364.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$3,810

$3,810

364.100-Ports and Waterways

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain the navigability of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway and

Georgia's deep water ports by providing easements, rights-of-way, and land for upland disposal areas for dredging

and by providing funds to maintain dikes in upland disposal areas.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$685,812

$689,622

$689,622

State General Funds

$685,812

$689,622

$689,622

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$685,812

$689,622

$689,622

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Rail

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to oversee the development, construction, financing, and operation of passenger and freight rail service for the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$106,233 $106,233
$88,239 $88,239 $88,239 $194,472

$106,233 $106,233
$88,239 $88,239 $88,239 $194,472

$106,233 $106,233
$88,239 $88,239 $88,239 $194,472

365.1 Transfer funds from the Transit program for freight rail planning.

State General Funds

$55,000

$55,000

$55,000

365.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit

Plan.

State General Funds

$997

$997

365.3 Increase funds for rail planning.

State General Funds

$50,000

365.100 -Rail

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to oversee the development, construction, financing, and operation of

passenger and freight rail service for the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$161,233

$162,230

State General Funds

$161,233

$162,230

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$88,239

$88,239

Royalties and Rents

$88,239

$88,239

Royalties and Rents Not Itemized

$88,239

$88,239

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$249,472

$250,469

$212,230 $212,230
$88,239 $88,239 $88,239 $300,469

State Highway System Construction and Improvement

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve and expand the state's transportation infrastructure by planning for and selecting road and bridge projects, acquiring rights-of-way, completing engineering and project impact analyses, procuring and monitoring construction contracts, and certifying completed projects.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$210,148,856 $0
$210,148,856 $888,301,890 $888,301,890
$165,000 $165,000 $165,000 $1,098,615,746

$210,148,856 $0
$210,148,856 $888,301,890 $888,301,890
$165,000 $165,000 $165,000 $1,098,615,746

$210,148,856 $0
$210,148,856 $888,301,890 $888,301,890
$165,000 $165,000 $165,000 $1,098,615,746

366.1 Reduce funds for capital outlay projects.
State Motor Fuel Funds

($8,001,483) ($8,001,483) ($8,001,483)

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366.2 Reduce funds from the base budget for the appropriation in line 368.101.

State Motor Fuel Funds Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($177,789,731) ($177,789,731) ($177,789,731) ($823,408,900) ($823,408,900) ($823,408,900) ($1,001,198,631) ($1,001,198,631) ($1,001,198,631)

366.100-State Highway System Construction and Improvement

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve and expand the state's transportation infrastructure by planning for

and selecting road and bridge projects, acquiring rights-of-way, completing engineering and project impact

analyses, procuring and monitoring construction contracts, and certifying completed projects.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$24,357,642 $24,357,642 $24,357,642

State Motor Fuel Funds

$24,357,642 $24,357,642 $24,357,642

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$64,892,990 $64,892,990 $64,892,990

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 $64,892,990 $64,892,990 $64,892,990

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$165,000

$165,000

$165,000

Sales and Services

$165,000

$165,000

$165,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$165,000

$165,000

$165,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$89,415,632 $89,415,632 $89,415,632

366.101 Special Project - State Highway System Construction and Improvement: The purpose

of this appropriation is to provide funding for Capital Outlay for road construction and enhancement

projects on local and state road systems. Notwithstanding the statement of specific purpose in this

appropriation, the appropriation of Motor Fuel Funds in Program 384.100 "State Highway Construction

and Improvement" above may be used for this specific purpose as well.

State Motor Fuel Funds

$177,789,731 $177,789,731 $177,789,731

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205

$823,408,900 $823,408,900 $823,408,900

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,001,198,631 $1,001,198,631 $1,001,198,631

State Highway System Maintenance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure a safe and adequately maintained state transportation system by inspecting roads and bridges, cataloguing road and bridge conditions and maintenance needs, and providing routine maintenance for state road and bridges. The purpose of this appropriation is also to maintain landscaping on road easements and rights-of-way through planting, litter control, vegetation removal, and grants to local governments, to provide for emergency operations on state routes, and to maintain state rest areas and welcome centers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$163,940,896 $0
$163,940,896 $153,104,837 $153,104,837
$642,602 $642,602 $642,602 $317,688,335

$163,940,896 $0
$163,940,896 $153,104,837 $153,104,837
$642,602 $642,602 $642,602 $317,688,335

$163,940,896 $0
$163,940,896 $153,104,837 $153,104,837
$642,602 $642,602 $642,602 $317,688,335

367.1 Reduce funds from the base budget for the appropriation in line 369.101.

State Motor Fuel Funds Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($26,154,596) ($26,154,596) ($128,218,385) ($128,218,385) ($154,372,981) ($154,372,981)

($26,154,596) ($128,218,385) ($154,372,981)

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367.100-State Highway System Maintenance Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure a safe and adequately maintained state transportation system by

inspecting roads and bridges, cataloguing road and bridge conditions and maintenance needs, and providing

routine maintenance for state road and bridges. The purpose of this appropriation is also to maintain landscaping

on road easements and rights-of-way through planting, litter control, vegetation removal, and grants to local

governments, to provide for emergency operations on state routes, and to maintain state rest areas and welcome

centers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$137,786,300 $137,786,300 $137,786,300

State Motor Fuel Funds

$137,786,300 $137,786,300 $137,786,300

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$24,886,452 $24,886,452 $24,886,452

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 $24,886,452 $24,886,452 $24,886,452

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$642,602

$642,602

$642,602

State Funds Transfers

$642,602

$642,602

$642,602

Agency to Agency Contracts

$642,602

$642,602

$642,602

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$163,315,354 $163,315,354 $163,315,354

367.101 Special Project - State Highway System Maintenance: The purpose of this appropriation is

to provide funding for Capital Outlay for maintenance projects. Notwithstanding the statement of specific

purpose in this appropriation, the appropriation of Motor Fuel Funds in Program 385.100 "State Highway

Maintenance" above may be used for this specific purpose as well.

State Motor Fuel Funds

$26,154,596 $26,154,596 $26,154,596

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205

$128,218,385 $128,218,385 $128,218,385

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$154,372,981 $154,372,981 $154,372,981

State Highway System Operations

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure a safe and efficient transportation system statewide by conducting traffic engineering studies for traffic safety planning, permitting for activity on or adjacent to state roads, providing motorist assistance and traffic information through the Highway Emergency Response Operators (HERO) program and Intelligent Transportation System, and conducting inspections, repairs, and installations of traffic signals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$19,640,861 $0
$19,640,861 $35,670,542 $35,670,542 $4,026,240 $4,026,240 $4,026,240 $59,337,643

$19,640,861 $0
$19,640,861 $35,670,542 $35,670,542 $4,026,240 $4,026,240 $4,026,240 $59,337,643

$19,640,861 $0
$19,640,861 $35,670,542 $35,670,542 $4,026,240 $4,026,240 $4,026,240 $59,337,643

368.100-State Highway System Operations Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure a safe and efficient transportation system statewide by conducting

traffic engineering studies for traffic safety planning, permitting for activity on or adjacent to state roads, providing

motorist assistance and traffic information through the Highway Emergency Response Operators (HERO) program

and Intelligent Transportation System, and conducting inspections, repairs, and installations of traffic signals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$19,640,861 $19,640,861 $19,640,861

State Motor Fuel Funds

$19,640,861 $19,640,861 $19,640,861

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$35,670,542 $35,670,542 $35,670,542

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 $35,670,542 $35,670,542 $35,670,542

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$4,026,240

$4,026,240

$4,026,240

Sales and Services

$4,026,240

$4,026,240

$4,026,240

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$4,026,240

$4,026,240

$4,026,240

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$59,337,643 $59,337,643 $59,337,643

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Transit

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to preserve and enhance the state's urban and rural public transit programs by providing financial and technical assistance to Georgia's transit systems.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,987,821 $3,987,821 $20,000,000 $20,000,000
$6,000 $6,000 $6,000 $23,993,821

$3,987,821 $3,987,821 $20,000,000 $20,000,000
$6,000 $6,000 $6,000 $23,993,821

$3,987,821 $3,987,821 $20,000,000 $20,000,000
$6,000 $6,000 $6,000 $23,993,821

369.1 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($93,948)

($93,948)

($93,948)

369.2 Reduce funds for grants and benefits.

State General Funds

($177,889)

($177,889)

($177,889)

369.3 Transfer funds to Rail program for freight rail planning.

State General Funds

($55,000)

($55,000)

($55,000)

369.4 Increase funds to reflect projected revenue from federal grant awards.

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$11,324,367 $11,324,367 $11,324,367

369.5 Utilize other funds for master developer for the downtown multi-modal passenger terminal. (G:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

369.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$60,374

$60,374

369.100 -Transit

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to preserve and enhance the state's urban and rural public transit programs by

providing financial and technical assistance to Georgia's transit systems.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,660,984

$3,721,358

$3,721,358

State General Funds

$3,660,984

$3,721,358

$3,721,358

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$31,324,367 $31,324,367 $31,324,367

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$31,324,367 $31,324,367 $31,324,367

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$6,000

$6,000

$6,000

Sales and Services

$6,000

$6,000

$6,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$6,000

$6,000

$6,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$34,991,351 $35,051,725 $35,051,725

Payments to the State Road and Tollway Authority

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund debt service payments on non-general obligation bonds and other finance instruments for transportation projects statewide and to capitalize the Community Improvement District Congestion Relief Fund.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$91,051,946 $0

$91,051,946 $0

$91,051,946 $0

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State Motor Fuel Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$91,051,946 $91,051,946

$91,051,946 $91,051,946

$91,051,946 $91,051,946

370.100-Payments to the State Road and Tollway Authority

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund debt service payments on non-general obligation bonds and other

finance instruments for transportation projects statewide and to capitalize the Community Improvement District

Congestion Relief Fund.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$91,051,946 $91,051,946 $91,051,946

State Motor Fuel Funds

$91,051,946 $91,051,946 $91,051,946

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$91,051,946 $91,051,946 $91,051,946

It is the intent of this General Assembly that the following provisions apply: a.) In order to meet the requirements for projects on the Interstate System, the Office of Planning and Budget is hereby authorized and directed to give advanced budgetary authorization for letting and execution of Interstate Highway Contracts not to exceed the amount of Motor Fuel Tax Revenues actually paid into the Office of the State Treasurer, attached agency of the Department of Administrative Services. b.) Programs financed by Motor Fuel Tax Funds may be adjusted for additional appropriation or balances brought forward from previous years with prior approval by the Office of Planning and Budget. c.) Interstate rehabilitation funds may be used for four-laning and passing lanes. Funds appropriated for system resurfacing, four-laning and passing lanes may be used to match additional Federal aid. d.) The Fiscal Officers of the State are hereby directed as of July 1st of each fiscal year to determine the collection of Motor Fuel Tax in the immediately preceding year less refunds, rebates and collection costs and enter this amount as being the appropriation payable in lieu of the Motor Fuel Tax Funds appropriated in this Bill, in the event such collections, less refunds, rebates and collection costs, exceed such Motor Fuel Tax Appropriation. e.) Functions financed with General Fund appropriations shall be accounted for separately and shall be in addition to appropriations of Motor Fuel Tax revenues required under Article III, Section IX, Paragraph VI, Subsection (b) of the State Constitution. f.) Bus rental income may be retained to operate, maintain and upgrade department-owned buses. g.) No State Funds or proceeds of General Obligation Debt shall be utilized for the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, rehabilitation or improvement of any commuter rail passenger facilities unless otherwise specifically appropriated thereby herein.

Section 48: Veterans Service, Department of

Section Total - Continuation

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$21,182,680 $21,182,680 $18,853,542 $18,853,542
$159 $159 $40,036,381

$21,182,680 $21,182,680 $18,853,542 $18,853,542
$159 $159 $40,036,381

$21,182,680 $21,182,680 $18,853,542 $18,853,542
$159 $159 $40,036,381

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$20,961,228 $21,081,780 $20,961,228 $21,081,780 $19,336,624 $19,336,624 $19,336,624 $19,336,624 $40,297,852 $40,418,404

$21,081,780 $21,081,780 $19,336,624 $19,336,624 $40,418,404

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Departmental Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate, manage and supervise all aspects of department operations to include financial, public information, personnel, accounting, purchasing, supply, mail, records management, and information technology.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,258,779 $1,258,779
$159 $159 $159 $1,258,938

$1,258,779 $1,258,779
$159 $159 $159 $1,258,938

$1,258,779 $1,258,779
$159 $159 $159 $1,258,938

371.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($4,511)

($4,511)

($4,511)

371.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($4,576)

($4,576)

($4,576)

371.3 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($52,239)

($52,239)

($52,239)

371.4 Reduce funds.

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

($159)

($159)

($159)

371.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$21,271

$21,271

371.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate, manage and supervise all aspects of department operations to

include financial, public information, personnel, accounting, purchasing, supply, mail, records management, and

information technology.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,197,453

$1,218,724

$1,218,724

State General Funds

$1,197,453

$1,218,724

$1,218,724

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,197,453

$1,218,724

$1,218,724

Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for the interment of eligible Georgia Veterans who served faithfully and honorably in the military service of our country.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$542,833 $542,833
$35,700 $35,700 $578,533

$542,833 $542,833
$35,700 $35,700 $578,533

$542,833 $542,833
$35,700 $35,700 $578,533

372.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($551)

($551)

372.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services

(GETS).

State General Funds

($604)

($604)

($551) ($604)

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372.3 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($23,217)

($23,217)

($23,217)

372.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$11,615

$11,615

372.100-Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for the interment of eligible Georgia Veterans who served faithfully

and honorably in the military service of our country.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$518,461

$530,076

$530,076

State General Funds

$518,461

$530,076

$530,076

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$35,700

$35,700

$35,700

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$35,700

$35,700

$35,700

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$554,161

$565,776

$565,776

Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home Augusta

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide skilled nursing care to aged and infirmed Georgia Veterans and to serve as a teaching facility for the Medical College of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,575,228 $5,575,228 $6,046,705 $6,046,705 $11,621,933

$5,575,228 $5,575,228 $6,046,705 $6,046,705 $11,621,933

$5,575,228 $5,575,228 $6,046,705 $6,046,705 $11,621,933

373.1 Replace funds with increased federal per diem.
State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($253,561) $253,561
$0

($253,561) $253,561
$0

($253,561) $253,561
$0

373.100

-Georgia Augusta

War

Veterans

Nursing

Home

-

Appropriation

(HB

77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide skilled nursing care to aged and infirmed Georgia Veterans and to

serve as a teaching facility for the Medical College of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,321,667

$5,321,667

$5,321,667

State General Funds

$5,321,667

$5,321,667

$5,321,667

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$6,300,266

$6,300,266

$6,300,266

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$6,300,266

$6,300,266

$6,300,266

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,621,933 $11,621,933 $11,621,933

Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home Milledgeville

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide skilled nursing care to aged and infirmed Georgia war veterans.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,513,134 $8,513,134 $8,147,697 $8,147,697 $16,660,831

$8,513,134 $8,513,134 $8,147,697 $8,147,697 $16,660,831

$8,513,134 $8,513,134 $8,147,697 $8,147,697 $16,660,831

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374.1 Replace funds with increased federal per diem.
State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
374.2 Increase funds for a one-time cost settlement.
State General Funds

($249,021) $249,021
$0
$761,582

($249,021) $249,021
$0
$761,582

($249,021) $249,021
$0
$761,582

374.100 -Georgia War Milledgeville

Veterans

Nursing

Home

-

Appropriation

(HB

77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide skilled nursing care to aged and infirmed Georgia war veterans.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$9,025,695

$9,025,695

$9,025,695

State General Funds

$9,025,695

$9,025,695

$9,025,695

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$8,396,718

$8,396,718

$8,396,718

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$8,396,718

$8,396,718

$8,396,718

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$17,422,413 $17,422,413 $17,422,413

Veterans Benefits

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to serve Georgia's veterans, their dependents and survivors in all matters pertaining to veterans benefits by informing the veterans and their families about veterans benefits, and directly assisting and advising them in securing the benefits to which they are entitled.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,292,706 $5,292,706 $4,623,440 $4,623,440 $9,916,146

$5,292,706 $5,292,706 $4,623,440 $4,623,440 $9,916,146

$5,292,706 $5,292,706 $4,623,440 $4,623,440 $9,916,146

375.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($5,903)

($5,903)

($5,903)

375.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($4,392)

($4,392)

($4,392)

375.3 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($384,459) ($19,500) ($403,959)

($384,459) ($19,500) ($403,959)

($384,459) ($19,500) ($403,959)

375.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$87,666

$87,666

375.100-Veterans Benefits

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to serve Georgia's veterans, their dependents and survivors in all matters

pertaining to veterans benefits by informing the veterans and their families about veterans benefits, and directly

assisting and advising them in securing the benefits to which they are entitled.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,897,952

$4,985,618

$4,985,618

State General Funds

$4,897,952

$4,985,618

$4,985,618

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$4,603,940

$4,603,940

$4,603,940

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$4,603,940

$4,603,940

$4,603,940

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,501,892

$9,589,558

$9,589,558

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Section 49: Workers' Compensation, State Board of

Section Total - Continuation

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$20,975,522 $20,975,522
$523,832 $523,832 $21,499,354

$20,975,522 $20,975,522
$523,832 $523,832 $21,499,354

$20,975,522 $20,975,522
$523,832 $523,832 $21,499,354

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$20,959,848 $21,199,060

$20,959,848 $21,199,060

$523,832

$523,832

$523,832

$523,832

$21,483,680 $21,722,892

$21,199,060 $21,199,060
$523,832 $523,832 $21,722,892

Administer the Workers' Compensation Laws

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide exclusive remedy for resolution of disputes in the Georgia Workers' Compensation law.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,492,368 $10,492,368
$458,353 $458,353 $458,353 $10,950,721

$10,492,368 $10,492,368
$458,353 $458,353 $458,353 $10,950,721

$10,492,368 $10,492,368
$458,353 $458,353 $458,353 $10,950,721

376.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($6,831)

($6,831)

($6,831)

376.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$203,070

$203,070

376.100

-Administer Laws

the

Workers'

Compensation

Appropriation

(HB

77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide exclusive remedy for resolution of disputes in the Georgia Workers'

Compensation law.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$10,485,537 $10,688,607 $10,688,607

State General Funds

$10,485,537 $10,688,607 $10,688,607

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$458,353

$458,353

$458,353

Sales and Services

$458,353

$458,353

$458,353

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$458,353

$458,353

$458,353

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,943,890 $11,146,960 $11,146,960

Board Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide superior access to the Georgia Workers' Compensation program for

injured workers and employers in a manner that is sensitive, responsive, and effective.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,483,154 $10,483,154
$65,479 $65,479 $65,479 $10,548,633

$10,483,154 $10,483,154
$65,479 $65,479 $65,479 $10,548,633

$10,483,154 $10,483,154
$65,479 $65,479 $65,479 $10,548,633

377.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($6,867)

($6,867)

($6,867)

377.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($1,976)

($1,976)

($1,976)

377.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$36,142

$36,142

377.100-Board Administration

Appropriation (HB 77)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide superior access to the Georgia Workers' Compensation program for

injured workers and employers in a manner that is sensitive, responsive, and effective.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$10,474,311 $10,510,453 $10,510,453

State General Funds

$10,474,311 $10,510,453 $10,510,453

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$65,479

$65,479

$65,479

Sales and Services

$65,479

$65,479

$65,479

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$65,479

$65,479

$65,479

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,539,790 $10,575,932 $10,575,932

Section 50: State of Georgia General Obligation Debt

Sinking Fund

Section Total - Continuation

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,167,251,047 $981,812,725 $185,438,322
$1,167,251,047

$1,167,251,047 $981,812,725 $185,438,322
$1,167,251,047

$1,167,251,047 $981,812,725 $185,438,322
$1,167,251,047

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$1,166,960,786 $1,164,480,237

$981,522,464 $979,041,915

$185,438,322 $185,438,322

$3,725,644

$3,725,644

$3,725,644

$3,725,644

$1,170,686,430 $1,168,205,881

$1,191,431,018 $1,005,992,696
$185,438,322 $3,725,644 $3,725,644
$1,195,156,662

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General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund Issued
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Continuation Budget

$1,072,281,729 $904,283,407 $167,998,322
$1,072,281,729

$1,072,281,729 $904,283,407 $167,998,322
$1,072,281,729

$1,072,281,729 $904,283,407 $167,998,322
$1,072,281,729

378.1 Reduce funds.

State General Funds

($290,261)

$0

$0

378.2 Increase funds to reflect federal subsidy payment for interest on issued bonds.

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$3,725,644

$3,725,644

$3,725,644

378.3 Repeal the authorization of $3,000,000 in 5-year bonds for the University System of Georgia, Georgia Research Alliance from FY2010 (HB119) for science equipment.

State General Funds

($697,800)

($697,800)

378.4 Repeal the authorization of $550,000 in 5-year bonds for the Technical College System of Georgia from FY2010 (HB119) for equipment.

State General Funds

($127,930)

($127,930)

378.5 Repeal the authorization of $3,700,000 in 20-year bonds for the Department of Transportation from FY2010 (HB119) for Georgia Regional Transportation Authority Park and Ride lot construction.

State General Funds

($335,960)

($335,960)

378.6 Repeal the authorization of $11,600,000 in 10-year bonds for the Department of Transportation from FY2010 (HB119) for Georgia Regional Transportation Authority Xpress bus purchases.

State General Funds

($1,521,920) ($1,521,920)

378.7 Repeal the authorization of $1,000,000 in 20-year bonds for the Department of Community Health from FY2011 (HB948) for major repairs and renovations.

State General Funds

($87,200)

($87,200)

378.8 Repeal the authorization of $12,310,000 in 20-year bonds for the Department of Education from FY2008 (HB95) for the Capital Outlay Program-Regular, for local school construction.

State General Funds

($1,051,643)

378.9 Repeal the authorization of $6,705,000 in 20-year bonds for the Department of Education from FY2008 (HB95) for the Capital Outlay Program-Exceptional Growth, for local school construction.

State General Funds

($572,808)

378.10 Repeal the authorization of $7,900,000 in 20-year bonds for the Department of Education from FY2008 (HB95) for the Capital Outlay Program-Regular Advance, for local school construction.

State General Funds

($674,897)

378.11 Repeal the authorization of $3,250,000 in 20-year bonds for the Department of Education from FY2008 (HB95) for the Capital Outlay Program-Low Wealth, for local school construction.

State General Funds

($277,647)

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378.12 Repeal the authorization of $4,400,000 in 20-year bonds for the Department of Education from FY2008A (HB989) for the Capital Outlay Program-Regular, for local school construction.

State General Funds

($375,760)

378.13 Repeal the authorization of $4,840,000 in 20-year bonds for the Department of Education from FY2008A (HB989) for the Capital Outlay Program-Exceptional Growth, for local school construction.

State General Funds

($413,336)

378.14 Repeal the authorization of $17,075,000 in 20-year bonds for the Department of Education from FY2009 (HB990) for the Capital Outlay Program-Regular Advance, for local school construction.

State General Funds

($1,458,205)

378.15 Repeal the authorization of $1,030,000 in 20-year bonds for the Department of Education from FY2009 (HB9990) for the Capital Outlay Program-Low Wealth, for local school construction.

State General Funds

($87,962)

378.16 Increase funds for debt service.

State General Funds

$31,863,039

378.100 -General - Issued

Obligation

Debt

Sinking

Fund

Appropriation

(HB

77)

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,071,991,468 $1,069,510,919 $1,096,461,700

State General Funds

$903,993,146 $901,512,597 $928,463,378

State Motor Fuel Funds

$167,998,322 $167,998,322 $167,998,322

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$3,725,644

$3,725,644

$3,725,644

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$3,725,644

$3,725,644

$3,725,644

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,075,717,112 $1,073,236,563 $1,100,187,344

General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund - New Continuation Budget

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$94,969,318 $77,529,318 $17,440,000 $94,969,318

$94,969,318 $77,529,318 $17,440,000 $94,969,318

379.100 -General - New

Obligation

Debt

Sinking

Fund

Appropriation

(HB

77)

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$94,969,318 $94,969,318

State General Funds

$77,529,318 $77,529,318

State Motor Fuel Funds

$17,440,000 $17,440,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$94,969,318 $94,969,318

$94,969,318 $77,529,318 $17,440,000 $94,969,318
$94,969,318 $77,529,318 $17,440,000 $94,969,318

The following paragraphs authorizing the issuance of general obligation debt first appeared in the original appropriations act House Bill 948, Act No. 684, Ga. Laws 2010, Volume One, Book Two Appendix, commencing at Page 1 of 164. For some of these paragraphs, the authority they provide to issue debt has either been fully utilized or partially utilized. For those fully utilized, their repetition here is only to prevent an incorrect implication of their repeal by omission and does not indicate new authority. For those partially

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utilized there is no intent to renew the full authority but only to reflect the continuing power to utilize the remaining authority.
[Bond # 1] From State General Funds, $3,876,476 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems through the State Board of Education (Department of Education) through the issuance of not more than $44,455,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 2] From State General Funds, $1,326,748 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems through the State Board of Education (Department of Education) through the issuance of not more than $15,215,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 3] From State General Funds, $3,701,640 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems through the State Board of Education (Department of Education) through the issuance of not more than $42,450,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 4] From State General Funds, $407,224 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems through the State Board of Education (Department of Education) through the issuance of not more than $4,670,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 5] From State General Funds, $2,093,400 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems through the State Board of Education (Department of Education) through the issuance of not more than $9,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 6] From State General Funds, $6,560,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems through the State Board of Education (Department of Education) through the issuance of not more than $50,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of one hundred and twenty months.
[Bond # 7] From State General Funds, $1,302,560 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Education by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $5,600,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 8] From State General Funds, $348,900 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 9] From State General Funds, $348,900 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in

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connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 10] From State General Funds, $1,628,200 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $7,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 11] From State General Funds, $828,056 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $3,560,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 12] From State General Funds, $574,522 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,470,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 13] From State General Funds, $709,430 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $3,050,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 14] From State General Funds, $465,200 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 15] From State General Funds, $69,780 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $300,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 16] From State General Funds, $436,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $5,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 17] From State General Funds, $148,864 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property,

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highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $640,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 18] From State General Funds, $418,680 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,800,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 19] From State General Funds, $5,232,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $60,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 20] From State General Funds, $232,600 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 21] From State General Funds, $1,791,020 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $7,700,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 22] From State General Funds, $302,380 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,300,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 23] From State General Funds, $174,400 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 24] From State General Funds, $414,200 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $4,750,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

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[Bond # 25] From State General Funds, $409,840 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $4,700,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 26] From State General Funds, $566,800 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $6,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 27] From State General Funds, $651,280 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,800,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 28] From State General Funds, $610,400 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $7,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 29] From State General Funds, $950,480 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $10,900,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 30] From State General Funds, $302,380 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,300,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 31] From State General Funds, $1,308,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $15,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 32] From State General Funds, $327,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the

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acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $3,750,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 33] From State General Funds, $139,520 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,600,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 34] From State General Funds, $514,480 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $5,900,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 35] From State General Funds, $174,400 is specifically appropriated to the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia to provide public library facilities by grant to the governing board of the LaFayette-Walker Public Library, for that library, through the issuance of not more than $2,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 36] From State General Funds, $132,108 is specifically appropriated to the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia to provide public library facilities by grant to the governing board of the Madison County Library, for that library, through the issuance of not more than $1,515,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 37] From State General Funds, $1,977,100 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $8,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 38] From State General Funds, $1,744,500 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $7,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 39] From State General Funds, $872,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $10,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

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[Bond # 40] From State General Funds, $575,520 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $6,600,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 41] From State General Funds, $148,240 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,700,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 42] From State General Funds, $116,300 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 43] From State General Funds, $776,080 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $8,900,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 44] From State General Funds, $784,800 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $9,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 45] From State General Funds, $201,199 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $865,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 46] From State General Funds, $346,184 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $3,970,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 47] From State General Funds, $56,987 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $245,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.

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[Bond # 48] From State General Funds, $1,000,180 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $4,300,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 49] From State General Funds, $87,200 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Community Health by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 50] From State General Funds, $883,880 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Community Health by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $3,800,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 51] From State General Funds, $26,160 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Veterans Service by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $300,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 52] From State General Funds, $46,520 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Veterans Service by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $200,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 53] From State General Funds, $1,046,400 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Corrections by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $12,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 54] From State General Funds, $348,800 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Corrections by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $4,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 55] From State General Funds, $654,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Corrections by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $7,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

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[Bond # 56] From State General Funds, $95,120 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Corrections by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $725,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of one hundred and twenty months.
[Bond # 57] From State General Funds, $175,613 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Corrections by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $755,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 58] From State General Funds, $547,616 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Defense by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $6,280,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 59] From State General Funds, $174,450 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Defense by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $750,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 60] From State General Funds, $232,600 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Bureau of Investigation by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 61] From State General Funds, $930,400 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Bureau of Investigation by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $4,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 62] From State General Funds, $261,675 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Bureau of Investigation by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,125,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 63] From State General Funds, $900,162 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Juvenile Justice by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $3,870,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.

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[Bond # 64] From State General Funds, $615,632 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Juvenile Justice by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $7,060,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 65] From State General Funds, $224,104 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Juvenile Justice by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,570,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 66] From State General Funds, $10,467 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Juvenile Justice by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $45,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 67] From State General Funds, $22,097 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Juvenile Justice by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $95,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 68] From State General Funds, $13,956 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Juvenile Justice by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $60,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 69] From State General Funds, $261,600 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Public Safety by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $3,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 70] From State General Funds, $523,350 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Public Safety by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,250,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 71] From State General Funds, $553,588 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Public Safety by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,380,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.

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[Bond # 72] From State General Funds, $465,200 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the State Accounting Office by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 73] From State General Funds, $872,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Economic Development by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $10,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 74] From State General Funds, $1,437,468 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Forestry Commission by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $6,180,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 75] From State General Funds, $88,072 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Forestry Commission by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,010,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 76] From State General Funds, $415,191 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Natural Resources by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,785,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 77] From State General Funds, $964,127 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Natural Resources by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $4,145,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 78] From State General Funds, $479,600 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Natural Resources by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $5,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 79] From State General Funds, $741,200 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Natural Resources by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $8,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

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[Bond # 80] From State General Funds, $2,180,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Natural Resources by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $25,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 81] From State General Funds, $174,400 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Natural Resources by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 82] From State General Funds, $3,140,100 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Revenue by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $13,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 83] From State General Funds, $186,080 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Revenue by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $800,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 84] From State General Funds, $436,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Soil and Water Conservation Commission by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $5,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 85] From State General Funds, $130,800 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Agriculture by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 86] From State General Funds, $1,656,800 is specifically appropriated for the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority for the purposes of financing loans to local government and local government entities for water or sewerage facilities or systems, through the issuance of not more than $19,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 87] From State General Funds, $654,000 is specifically appropriated for the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority for the purposes of financing loans to local government and local government entities for water or sewerage facilities or systems, through the issuance of not more than $7,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 88] From State General Funds, $654,000 is specifically appropriated for the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority for the purposes of financing loans to local government and local government entities for

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water or sewerage facilities or systems, through the issuance of not more than $7,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 89] From State General Funds, $5,967,532 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Ports Authority by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $68,435,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 90] From State Motor Fuel Funds, $17,440,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Transportation by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $200,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 91] From State General Funds, $130,800 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Transportation by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 92] From State General Funds, $43,600 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Transportation by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
Section 51: General Obligation Bonds Repealed, Revised, or Reinstated
The following paragraph of Section 49 of the General Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2008 - 2009 (Ga. L. 2008, Volume One, Book Two Appendix, commencing at p. 1 of 229, 223, Act No. 705, 2008 Regular Session, H.B. 990), as carried forward in Section 49 of the Supplementary Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2008-2009 (Ga. L. 2009, Volume One, Book Two Appendix, commencing at p. 1 of 170, 167, Act No. 2, 2009 General Session, H.B. 118), and which amended reads as follows, is hereby repealed in its entirety:
[Bond # 92] From State General Funds, $231,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Natural Resources, by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
The following paragraph of Section 50 of the General Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2009- 2010 (Ga. L. 2009, Volume One, Book Two Appendix, commencing at p. 1 of 330, 319, Act No. 345, 2009 Regular Session, H.B. 119) is hereby repealed in its entirety: From State General Funds, $32,688 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Veterans Services by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the

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issuance of not more than $360,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.
The following paragraph of Section 50 of the General Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2009-2010 (Ga. L. 2009, Volume One, Book Two Appendix, commencing at p. 1 of 330, 319, Act No. 345, 2009 Regular Session, H.B. 119) is hereby repealed in its entirety: From State General Funds, $28,602 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Veterans Services by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $315,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.
The following paragraph of Section 50 of the General Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2009-2010 (Ga. L. 2009, Volume One, Book Two Appendix, commencing at p. 1 of 330, 318, Act No. 345, 2009 Regular Session, H.B. 119) is hereby repealed in its entirety: From State General Funds, $32,688 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Human Services by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $360,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.
Because there is no further need to issue debt under the authorizing appropriation identified below, after issuance under the authorization of $166,000,000 in general obligation debt and the deposit of $14,181,380 from the appropriation into the general obligation debt sinking fund as required by the highest annual debt service (see State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2007E, issued August 1, 2007, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2007G, issued December 1, 2007, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2008B, issued June 12, 2008, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2009B, issued February 1, 2009, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2009D, issued May 1, 2009, and State of Georgia General Obligation Bond Series 2009G and 2009H, issued November 24, 2009), the remaining balance of $1,051,643, presently available to support an issue of up to $12,310,000 in additional principal amount, in the authorizing appropriation is hereby repealed:
That certain paragraph of Section 49 of the General Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2007-2008 (Ga. L. 2007, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 277, 264, Act No. 377, 2007 Regular Session, H.B. 95), as carried forward in Section 49 of the Supplementary Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2007-2008 (Ga. L. 2008, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 170, 162, Act. No. 384, 2008 Regular Session, H.B. 989), and which amended read as follows:
[BOND 397.301] From State General Funds, $15,233,023 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems through the State Board of Education (Department of Education) through the issuance of not more than $178,310,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.
Because there is no further need to issue debt under the authorizing appropriation identified below, after issuance under the authorization of $136,800,000 in general obligation debt and the deposit of $11,686,824 from the appropriation into the general obligation debt sinking fund as required by the highest annual debt service (see State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2007E, issued August 1, 2007, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2007G, issued December 1, 2007, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2008B, issued June 12, 2008, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2009B, issued February 1, 2009, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2009D, issued May 1, 2009, and State of Georgia General Obligation Bond Series 2009G and 2009H, issued November 24, 2009), the remaining balance of $572,808, presently available to support an issue of up to $6,705,000 in additional principal amount, in the authorizing appropriation is hereby repealed:

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That certain paragraph of Section 49 of the General Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2007-2008 (Ga. L. 2007, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 277, 264, Act No. 377, 2007 Regular Session, H.B. 95), as carried forward in Section 49 of the Supplementary Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2007-2008 (Ga. L. 2008, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 170, 162, Act. No. 384, 2008 Regular Session, H.B. 989), and which amended read as follows:
[BOND 397.302] From State General Funds, $12,259,632 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems through the State Board of Education (Department of Education) through the issuance of not more than $143,505,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.
Because there is no further need to issue debt under the authorizing appropriation identified below, after issuance under the authorization of $114,200,000 in general obligation debt and the deposit of $14,181,380 from the appropriation into the general obligation debt sinking fund as required by the highest annual debt service (State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2007E, issued August 1, 2007, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2007G, issued December 1, 2007, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2008B, issued June 12, 2008, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2009B, issued February 1, 2009, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2009D, issued May 1, 2009, and State of Georgia General Obligation Bond Series 2009G and 2009H, issued November 24, 2009), the remaining balance of $674,897, presently available to support an issue of up to $7,900,000 in additional principal amount, in the authorizing appropriation is hereby repealed:
That certain paragraph of Section 49 of the General Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2007-2008 (Ga. L. 2007, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 277, 264, Act No. 377, 2007 Regular Session, H.B. 95), as carried forward in Section 49 of the Supplementary Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2007-2008 (Ga. L. 2008, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 170, 162, Act. No. 384, 2008 Regular Session, H.B. 989), and which amended read as follows:
[BOND 397.303] From State General Funds, $10,431,003 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems through the State Board of Education (Department of Education) through the issuance of not more than $122,100,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.
Because there is no further need to issue debt under the authorizing appropriation identified below, after issuance under the authorization of $7,000,000 in general obligation debt and the deposit of $598,010 from the appropriation into the general obligation debt sinking fund as required by the highest annual debt service (see State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2007E, issued August 1, 2007, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2007G, issued December 1, 2007, and State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2008B, issued June 12, 2008), the remaining balance of $277,647, presently available to support an issue of up to $3,250,000 in additional principal amount, in the authorizing appropriation is hereby repealed:
That certain paragraph of Section 49 of the General Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2007-2008 (Ga. L. 2007, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 277, 264, Act No. 377, 2007 Regular Session, H.B. 95), as carried forward in Section 49 of the Supplementary Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2007-2008 (Ga. L. 2008, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 170, 162, Act. No. 384, 2008 Regular Session, H.B. 989), and which amended read as follows:
[BOND 397.304] From State General Funds, $875,657 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems through the State Board of Education (Department of Education) through the issuance of not more than $10,250,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.
Because there is no further need to issue debt under the authorizing appropriation identified below, after issuance under the authorization of $108,000,000 in general obligation debt and the deposit of $9,223,200

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from the appropriation into the general obligation debt sinking fund as required by the highest annual debt service (see State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2008B, issued June 12, 2008, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2009B, issued February 1, 2009, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2009D, issued May 1, 2009, and State of Georgia General Obligation Bond Series 2009G and 2009H, issued November 24, 2009),the remaining balance of $375,760, presently available to support an issue of up to $4,400,000 in additional principal amount, in the authorizing appropriation is hereby repealed:
That certain paragraph of Section 49 of the Supplementary Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 20072008 (Ga. L. 2008, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 170, 160-161, Act. No. 384, 2008 Regular Session, H.B. 989), which reads as follows:
[BOND 397.300] From Revenue Shortfall Reserve for K-12 Needs, $9,598,960 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems through the State Board of Education (Department of Education) through the issuance of not more than $112,400,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.
Because there is no further need to issue debt under the authorizing appropriation identified below, after issuance under the authorization of $93,000,000 in general obligation debt and the deposit of $7,942,200 from the appropriation into the general obligation debt sinking fund as required by the highest annual debt service (see State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2008B, issued June 12, 2008, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2009B, issued February 1, 2009, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2009D, issued May 1, 2009, and State of Georgia General Obligation Bond Series 2009G and 2009H, issued November 24, 2009), the remaining balance of $413,336, presently available to support an issue of up to $4,840,000 in additional principal amount, in the authorizing appropriation is hereby repealed:
That certain paragraph of Section 49 of the Supplementary Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 20072008 (Ga. L. 2008, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 170, 161, Act. No. 384, 2008 Regular Session, H.B. 989), which reads as follows:
[BOND 397.301] From Revenue Shortfall Reserve for K-12 Needs, $8,355,536 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems through the State Board of Education (Department of Education) through the issuance of not more than $97,840,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.
Because there is no further need to issue debt under the authorizing appropriation identified below, after issuance under the authorization of $67,175,000 in general obligation debt and the deposit of $5,736,745 from the appropriation into the general obligation debt sinking fund as required by the highest annual debt service (see State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2008B, issued June 12, 2008, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2009B, issued February 1, 2009, and State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2009D, issued May 1, 2009), the remaining balance of $1,458,205, presently available to support an issue of up to $17,075,000 in additional principal amount, in the authorizing appropriation is hereby repealed:
That certain paragraph of Section 49 of the General Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2008-2009 (Ga. L. 2008, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 229, 213, Act No. 705, 2008 Regular Session, H.B. 990), as carried forward in Section 49 of the Supplementary Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 20082009 (Ga. L. 2009, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 170, 158, Act. No. 2, 2009 Regular Session, H.B. 118), and which amended read as follows:
[BOND # 1] From State General Funds, $7,194,950 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems through the State Board of Education (Department of Education) through the issuance of not more than $84,250,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

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Because there is no further need to issue debt under the authorizing appropriation identified below, after issuance under the authorization of $1,000,000 in general obligation debt and the deposit of $85,400 from the appropriation into the general obligation debt sinking fund as required by the highest annual debt service (see State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2008B, issued June 12, 2008), the remaining balance of $87,962, presently available to support an issue of up to $1,030,000 in additional principal amount, in the authorizing appropriation is hereby repealed:
That certain paragraph of Section 49 of the General Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2008-2009 (Ga. L. 2008, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 229, 213, Act No. 705, 2008 Regular Session, H.B. 990), as carried forward in Section 49 of the Supplementary Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 20082009 (Ga. L. 2009, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 170, 158, Act. No. 2, 2009 Regular Session, H.B. 118), and which amended read as follows:
[BOND # 2] From State General Funds, $173,362 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems through the State Board of Education (Department of Education) through the issuance of not more than $2,030,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

Section 52: Refunds
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 53: Leases
In accordance with the requirements of Article IX, Section VI, Paragraph Ia 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 existing lease contracts 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. If for any reason any of the sums herein provided under any other provision of this Act are insufficient 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.

Section 54: Budgetary Control and Interpretation
The appropriations in this Act consist of the amount stated in the right-most column, for each line at the lowest level of detail for the fund source categories, "Total State Funds" and "Total Federal Funds," under a caption beginning with a program or special project number that has a 100 or a higher number after the decimal and a program or special project name. In each case, such appropriation is associated with the immediately preceding program or special project name, number, and statement of program or special project purpose. The program or special project purpose is stated immediately below the program or special project name. For authorizations of general obligation debt in Section 50, the authorizing paragraphs at the end of the section are the lowest level of detail and constitute appropriations in accordance with OCGA 50-88(a) and Article VII, Section IV, Paragraph (III)(a)(1) of the Georgia Constitution.
Similarly, text in a group of lines that has a number less than 100 after the decimal (01 through 99) is not part of a statement of purpose but constitutes information as to how the appropriation was derived. Amounts in the columns other than the right-most column are for informational purposes only. The summary and lowest

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level of detail for the fund source categories "Total Agency Funds" and "Total Intra-State Governmental Transfers," are for informational purposes only. The blocks of text and numerals immediately following the section header and beginning with the phrases, "Section Total - Continuation" and "Section Totals - Final" are for informational purposes only. Sections 51, 52, and 53 contain, constitute, or amend appropriations.

Section 55: Flex
Notwithstanding any other statement of purpose, the purpose of each appropriation of federal funds or other funds shall be the stated purpose, unless such purpose conflicts with state or federal law. If the stated purpose conflicts with state or federal law, then the purpose statement shall be construed as any other lawful purpose consistent with the fund source and the general law powers of the budget unit.
When an agency receives appropriations from the category, "Total Federal Funds," for more than one program or special project, the appropriation is the amount stated, and each program or special project shall also be authorized an additional fifty percent (50%) of the stated amount. However, if the additional authority is used, one or more of the other federal fund appropriations to that agency are reduced in the same total amount, such that the cumulative total in affected appropriations initially stated within the section is not exceeded, except that when an agency receives an appropriation from the category "Total Federal Funds" and such funds are identified "Temporary Assistance for Needy Families" (TANF), the appropriation is the amount stated and the agency may not reduce such funds below the amount stated.
Where federal funds received by an agency or other funds received by an agency and not remitted to the general fund of the state treasury are not otherwise restricted by state or federal law, the agency shall use such funds to supplant appropriated state funds in the following order: first, other funds received by the agency, and second, federal funds.
"Federal Funds" means any federal funding source, whether specifically identified or not specifically identified; "Other Funds" means all other fund sources except State Funds or Federal Funds, including without limitation, Intra-State Government Transfers. This section does not permit an agency to include within its flex the appropriations for an agency attached to it for administrative purposes.

Section 56: Effective Date
This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval.

Section 57: Repeal Conflicting Laws
All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this act are repealed.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

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Representative England of the 108th offers the following amendment:
Amend the Senate Substitute to HB 77 by striking all matter beginning immediately after the enacting clause through the end of the document and inserting in place thereof the following:
An Act making and providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2010 and ending June 30, 2011, known as the general appropriations Act, approved June 4, 2010, as House Bill 948, Act No. 684, Ga. Laws 2010, Volume One, Book Two Appendix, commencing at Page 1 of 164, is amended by striking everything following the enacting clause and substituting in lieu thereof the following:
That the sums of money hereinafter provided are appropriated for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2010 and ending June 30, 2011, as prescribed hereinafter for such fiscal year:

Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
CCDF Mandatory and Matching Funds (CFDA 93.596) Child Care and Development Block Grant (CFDA 93.575) Community Mental Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.958) Community Service Block Grant (CFDA 93.569) Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction (CFDA 20.205) Foster Care Title IV-E (CFDA 93.658) Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (CFDA 93.568) Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.994) Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778) Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse Block Grant (CFDA 93.959) Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.991) Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667) State Children's Insurance Program (CFDA 93.767) TANF Block Grant - Unobligated Balance TANF Transfers to Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.558) Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (CFDA 93.558) Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Federal Recovery Funds Child Care and Development Block Grant (ARRA) (CFDA 93.575) Foster Care Title IV-E (ARRA) (CFDA 93.658) Medical Assistance Program (ARRA) (CFDA 93.778) Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds

$39,674,120,279 $11,383,805,649
$94,324,807 $137,772,708 $13,383,988 $17,312,159
$1,143,659,442
$73,660,922 $24,627,737 $21,823,532 $5,244,478,774
$51,433,454
$3,112,268 $92,673,216 $246,071,935 $35,215,991 $25,800,000 $380,511,389 $3,777,943,327 $1,747,738,061 $55,042,413 $2,860,759 $608,624,254 $1,081,210,635 $5,019,452,984

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Agency Funds Indigent Care Trust Fund - Public Hospital Authorities Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified Prior Year Funds - Other Prior Year funds State General Funds Records Center Storage Fee Research Funds State Funds Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Hospital Provider Payment Lottery Funds Motor Fuel Funds Nursing Home Provider Fees RSR for K-12 State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Intra-State Government Transfers Health Insurance Payments Medicaid Services Payments - Other Agencies Other Intra-State Government Payments Retirement Payments Self Insurance Trust Fund Payments

$2,607,320,891 $139,386,524 $323,294,118 $17,238,070 $81,609,231 $435,771
$1,850,168,379 $18,063,622,184
$1,960,848 $215,766,054 $1,158,703,915 $852,687,517 $131,321,939 $152,157,908 $15,404,225,174 $146,798,829 $3,459,501,401 $2,931,384,297 $296,472,507
$49,907,930 $45,277,068 $136,459,599

Section 1: Georgia Senate
Total Funds State Funds
State General Funds

$9,773,562 $9,773,562 $9,773,562

1.1. Lieutenant Governor's Office

Total Funds

$1,169,842

State Funds

$1,169,842

State General Funds

$1,169,842

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $1,195,129

Total Funds $1,195,129

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$18,577

$18,577

Reduce funds for operations.

($43,864)

($43,864)

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Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,169,842

$1,169,842

1.2. Secretary of the Senate's Office

Total Funds

$1,066,629

State Funds

$1,066,629

State General Funds

$1,066,629

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$1,095,925

$1,095,925

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$14,541

$14,541

Reduce funds for operations.

($43,837)

($43,837)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,066,629

$1,066,629

1.3. Senate

Total Funds

$6,635,722

State Funds

$6,635,722

State General Funds

$6,635,722

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $6,743,289

Total Funds $6,743,289

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce funds for operations.

$92,138 ($199,705)

$92,138 ($199,705)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$6,635,722

$6,635,722

1.4. Senate Budget and Evaluation Office

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide budget development and evaluation expertise to the State Senate.

Total Funds

$901,369

State Funds

$901,369

State General Funds

$901,369

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$921,832

$921,832

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce funds for operations.

$16,410 ($36,873)

$16,410 ($36,873)

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Amount appropriated in this Act

$901,369

$901,369

Section 2: Georgia House of Representatives
Total Funds State Funds
State General Funds

$17,093,475 $17,093,475 $17,093,475

2.1. House of Representatives

Total Funds

$17,093,475

State Funds

$17,093,475

State General Funds

$17,093,475

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $17,317,593

Total Funds $17,317,593

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$243,225

$243,225

Reduce funds for operations.

($467,343)

($467,343)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$17,093,475

$17,093,475

Section 3: Georgia General Assembly Joint Offices
Total Funds State Funds
State General Funds

$8,478,193 $8,478,193 $8,478,193

3.1. Ancillary Activities

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide services for the legislative branch of government.

Total Funds

$3,408,577

State Funds

$3,408,577

State General Funds

$3,408,577

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$3,022,951

$3,022,951

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$23,640

$23,640

Reduce funds for operations.

($138,014)

($138,014)

Provide funds to offset anticipated FY 2011 expenses related to redistricting.

$500,000

$500,000

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Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,408,577

$3,408,577

3.2. Legislative Fiscal Office

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to act as the bookkeeper-comptroller for the legislative branch of government and maintain an account of legislative expenditures and commitments.

Total Funds

$2,240,724

State Funds

$2,240,724

State General Funds

$2,240,724

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $2,458,647

Total Funds $2,458,647

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($132,495)

($132,495)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($425)

($425)

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$23,014

$23,014

Reduce funds for operations.

($108,017)

($108,017)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,240,724

$2,240,724

3.3. Office of Legislative Counsel

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide bill-drafting services, advice and counsel for members of the General Assembly.

Total Funds

$2,828,892

State Funds

$2,828,892

State General Funds

$2,828,892

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$2,854,797

$2,854,797

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce funds for operations.

$54,095 ($80,000)

$54,095 ($80,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,828,892

$2,828,892

Section 4: Audits and Accounts, Department of
Total Funds State Funds
State General Funds Intra-State Government Transfers

$30,003,456 $29,311,286 $29,311,286
$692,170

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Other Intra-State Government Payments

$692,170

4.1. Audit and Assurance Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide audit and assurance services for State Agencies, Authorities, Commissions, Bureaus, and higher education systems to facilitate Auditor's reports for the State of Georgia Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the State of Georgia Single Audit Report, and the State of Georgia Budgetary Compliance Report; to conduct audits of public school systems in Georgia; to perform special examinations and investigations; to conduct performance audits and evaluations at the request of the General Assembly; to conduct reviews of audits reports conducted by other independent auditors of local governments and non-profit organizations contracting with the State; to audit Medicaid provider claims; and to provide state financial information online to promote transparency in government.

Total Funds

$26,362,474

State Funds

$25,670,304

State General Funds

$25,670,304

Intra-State Government Transfers

$692,170

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$692,170

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $26,307,561

Total Funds $26,909,731

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($8,788)

($8,788)

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce personal services by holding 6 vacancies and not filling anticipated vacancies due to retirements and attrition.
Reduce operating expenses, forgo training and development and reduce the number of audits that require travel.

$477,171 ($656,000) ($275,000)

$477,171 ($656,000) ($275,000)

Recognize reduction in computer charges.

($124,640)

($124,640)

Reduce telecommunications expenses and contractual services.

($50,000)

($50,000)

Recognize other funds from the Department of Community Affairs for audits of Regional Commissions.

$0

$90,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$25,670,304

$26,362,474

4.2. Departmental Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all Department programs.

Total Funds

$1,549,313

State Funds

$1,549,313

State General Funds

$1,549,313

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $1,564,259

Total Funds $1,564,259

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($394)

($394)

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce personal services by maintaining 1 vacancy.

$25,448 ($22,000)

$25,448 ($22,000)

Reduce regular operating, computer charges and telecommunications charges due to reduced need from a reduced workforce.

($18,000)

($18,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,549,313

$1,549,313

4.3. Legislative Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to analyze proposed legislation affecting state retirement systems for fiscal impact and review actuarial investigations and to prepare fiscal notes upon request on other legislation having a significant impact on state revenues and/or expenditures.

Total Funds

$162,712

State Funds

$162,712

State General Funds

$162,712

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $121,542

Total Funds $121,542

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$1,170

$1,170

Provide funds to carry out tax expenditure report requirements pursuant to SB 206, 2010 Session.

$40,000

$40,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$162,712

$162,712

4.4. Statewide Equalized Adjusted Property Tax Digest

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to establish an equalized adjusted property tax digest for each county and for the State as a whole for use in allocating State funds for public school systems and equalizing property tax digests for collection of the State 1/4 mill; to provide the Revenue Commissioner statistical data regarding county Tax Assessor compliance with requirements for both uniformity of assessment and level of assessment; and to establish the appropriate level of assessment for centrally assessed public utility companies.

Total Funds

$1,928,957

State Funds

$1,928,957

State General Funds

$1,928,957

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

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Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948) Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium. Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees. Reduce personal services. Reduce funds for operating and computer expenses.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $1,940,654
($657) $33,960
($25,000) ($20,000) $1,928,957

Total Funds $1,940,654
($657) $33,960
($25,000) ($20,000) $1,928,957

Section 5: Appeals, Court of
Total Funds Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds
State General Funds

$12,841,729 $150,000 $150,000
$12,691,729 $12,691,729

5.1. Court of Appeals

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is for this court to review and exercise appellate and certiorari jurisdiction pursuant to the Constitution of the State of Georgia, Art. VI, Section V, Para. III, in all cases not reserved to the Supreme Court of Georgia or conferred on other courts by law.

Total Funds

$12,841,729

Other Funds

$150,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$150,000

State Funds

$12,691,729

State General Funds

$12,691,729

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $12,531,853

Total Funds $12,681,853

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($912)

($912)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($296)

($296)

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce administrative personnel and operating expenses.

$213,772 ($52,688)

$213,772 ($52,688)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$12,691,729

$12,841,729

Section 6: Judicial Council Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants

$16,141,595 $2,552,935

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Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds
Agency Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds

$2,552,935 $619,295 $350,390 $268,905
$12,969,365 $12,969,365

6.1. Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to oversee the state's court-connected alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services by promoting the establishment of new ADR court programs, providing support to existing programs, establishing and enforcing qualifications and ethical standards, registering ADR professionals and volunteers, providing training, administering statewide grants, and collecting statistical data to monitor program effectiveness.

Total Funds

$237,903

Other Funds

$172,890

Agency Funds

$172,890

State Funds

$65,013

State General Funds

$65,013

6.2. Institute of Continuing Judicial Education

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide basic training and continuing education for Superior Court Judges, Juvenile Court Judges, State Court Judges, Probate Court Judges, Magistrate Court Judges, Municipal Court Judges, Superior Court Clerks, Juvenile Court Clerks, Municipal Court Clerks, and other court personnel.

Total Funds

$664,289

Other Funds

$177,500

Agency Funds

$177,500

State Funds

$486,789

State General Funds

$486,789

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$507,072

$684,572

Reduce funds.

($20,283)

($20,283)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$486,789

$664,289

6.3. Judicial Council
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support the Administrative Office of the Courts; to support accountability courts and the Standing Committee on Drug Courts; to provide administrative support for the Councils of the Magistrate Court Judges, the

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Municipal Court Judges, the Probate Court Judges, and the State Court Judges; to operate the Child Support E-Filing system, the Child Support Guidelines Commission, the Commission on Interpreters, the County and Municipal Probation Advisory Council, the Georgia Commission on Family Violence, the Children and Family Courts division; and to support the Committee on Justice for Children.

Total Funds

$14,326,194

Federal Funds and Grants

$2,552,935

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,552,935

Other Funds

$268,905

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$268,905

State Funds

$11,504,354

State General Funds

$11,504,354

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$12,059,516

$14,881,356

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($70,691)

($70,691)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($588)

($588)

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce personal services and operating expenses, to be spread among all Judicial Council subprograms. (CC:Exempt accountability courts.)
Reduce funds to reflect a rental payment credit from the Georgia Building Authority.

$98,498 ($482,381) ($100,000)

$98,498 ($482,381) ($100,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$11,504,354

$14,326,194

6.4. Judicial Qualifications Commission

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate complaints filed against a judicial officer, impose and recommend disciplinary sanctions against any judicial officer, and when necessary, file formal charges against that officer and provide a formal trial or hearing. The purpose of this appropriation is also to produce formal and informal advisory opinions; provide training and guidance to judicial candidates regarding the Code of Judicial Conduct; and investigate allegations of unethical campaign practices.

Total Funds

$347,709

State Funds

$347,709

State General Funds

$347,709

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $251,749

Total Funds $251,749

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$4,226

$4,226

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Provide funds for expenses related to the investigation and prosecution of judges. (CC:Provide funds for outstanding legal bills ($56,734) and operations and prosecutions of three judges, for the rest of FY 2011 ($35,000). )
Amount appropriated in this Act

$91,734 $347,709

$91,734 $347,709

6.5. Resource Center

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide direct representation to death penalty sentenced inmates and to recruit and assist private attorneys to represent plaintiffs in habeas corpus proceedings.

Total Funds

$565,500

State Funds

$565,500

State General Funds

$565,500

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $565,500

Total Funds $565,500

Amount appropriated in this Act

$565,500

$565,500

Section 7: Juvenile Courts
Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified State Funds
State General Funds

$7,210,220 $447,456 $447,456
$6,762,764 $6,762,764

7.1. Council of Juvenile Court Judges

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is for the Council of Juvenile Court Judges to represent all the juvenile judges in Georgia. Jurisdiction in cases involving children includes delinquencies, status offenses, and deprivation.

Total Funds

$1,909,659

Federal Funds and Grants

$447,456

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$447,456

State Funds

$1,462,203

State General Funds

$1,462,203

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $1,464,821

Total Funds $1,912,277

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($2,491)

($2,491)

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Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees. Eliminate funding for one vacant administrative assistant position.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$24,637
($24,764) $1,462,203

$24,637
($24,764) $1,909,659

7.2. Grants to Counties for Juvenile Court Judges

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is for payment of state funds to circuits to pay for juvenile court judges' salaries.

Total Funds

$5,300,561

State Funds

$5,300,561

State General Funds

$5,300,561

Section 8: Prosecuting Attorneys
Total Funds Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds
State General Funds

$58,289,561 $1,802,127 $1,802,127 $56,487,434 $56,487,434

8.1. Council of Superior Court Clerks

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist superior court clerks throughout the state in the execution of their duties and to promote and assist in the training of Superior Court clerks.

Total Funds

$199,952

State Funds

$199,952

State General Funds

$199,952

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $208,283

Total Funds $208,283

Reduce operating expenses.

($8,331)

($8,331)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$199,952

$199,952

8.2. District Attorneys

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is for the District Attorney to represent the State of Georgia in the trial and appeal of criminal cases in the Superior Court for the judicial circuit and delinquency cases in the juvenile courts per Ga. Const., Art. VI, Sec. VIII. Para I and OCGA 15-18.

Total Funds

$52,906,389

Other Funds

$1,802,127

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Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,802,127

State Funds

$51,104,262

State General Funds

$51,104,262

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $50,355,569

Total Funds $52,157,696

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce personal services and operating expenses.

$1,007,693 ($259,000)

$1,007,693 ($259,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$51,104,262

$52,906,389

8.3. Prosecuting Attorney's Council

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist Georgia's District Attorneys and State Court Solicitors.

Total Funds

$5,183,220

State Funds

$5,183,220

State General Funds

$5,183,220

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$5,203,222

$5,203,222

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($4,954)

($4,954)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$12,323

$12,323

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce personal services and operating expenses.

$56,717 ($21,000)

$56,717 ($21,000)

Reduce funds to reflect a revised rental rate effective March 1, 2011.

($63,088)

($63,088)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,183,220

$5,183,220

Section 9: Superior Courts
Total Funds State Funds
State General Funds

$57,821,988 $57,821,988 $57,821,988

9.1. Council of Superior Court Judges

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is for the operations of the Council of Superior Court Judges and is to further the improvement of the Superior Court in the administration of justice through leadership, training, policy development and budgetary and fiscal administration.

Total Funds

$1,195,160

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State Funds

$1,195,160

State General Funds

$1,195,160

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948) Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium. Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees. Eliminate funding for one vacant paralegal position.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $1,232,886
($8,575) $20,164
($49,315) $1,195,160

Total Funds $1,232,886
($8,575) $20,164
($49,315) $1,195,160

9.2. Judicial Administrative Districts

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regional administrative support to the judges of the superior court. This support includes managing budgets, policy, procedure, and providing a liaison between local and state courts.

Total Funds

$2,172,122

State Funds

$2,172,122

State General Funds

$2,172,122

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$2,126,495

$2,126,495

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$45,627

$45,627

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,172,122

$2,172,122

9.3. Superior Court Judges

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to enable Georgia's Superior Courts to be the general jurisdiction trial court and exercise exclusive, constitutional authority over felony cases, divorce, equity and cases regarding title to land, provided that law clerks over the fifty provided by law are to be allocated back to the circuits by caseload ranks.

Total Funds

$54,454,706

State Funds

$54,454,706

State General Funds

$54,454,706

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$53,955,549

$53,955,549

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($52,264)

($52,264)

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Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Eliminate funding for three vacant clerk positions.
Adjust funding for continuing judicial education travel funds to align budget and expenditures.

$929,555
($226,824) ($128,073)

Reduce fringe benefits to reflect judge vacancies in July and August 2011.
Amount appropriated in this Act

($23,237) $54,454,706

$929,555 ($226,824) ($128,073)
($23,237) $54,454,706

Section 10: Supreme Court
Total Funds Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds
State General Funds

$8,426,027 $554,931 $554,931
$7,871,096 $7,871,096

10.1. Supreme Court of Georgia

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support the Supreme Court of Georgia which exercises exclusive appellate jurisdiction in all cases involving: the construction of a treaty, the Constitution of the State of Georgia or of the United States, the constitutionality of a law, ordinance, or constitutional provision that has been drawn in question, and all cases of election contest per Ga. Const. Art. VI, Section VI, Para. II. The purpose of this appropriation is also to support the Supreme Court of Georgia in its exercise of jurisdiction in cases per Ga. Const. Art. VI, Section VI, Para. III and its administration of the Bar Exam and oversight of the Office of Reporter of Decisions.

Total Funds

$8,426,027

Other Funds

$554,931

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$554,931

State Funds

$7,871,096

State General Funds

$7,871,096

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$7,726,631

$8,281,562

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$14,995

$14,995

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($7,307)

($7,307)

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$136,777

$136,777

Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,871,096

$8,426,027

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Section 11: Accounting Office, State

Total Funds

$15,952,207

State Funds State General Funds

$3,759,308 $3,759,308

Intra-State Government Transfers Other Intra-State Government Payments

$12,192,899 $12,192,899

11.1. State Accounting Office

Purpose: Prescribe statewide accounting policies, procedures and practices, to provide financial management leadership to state agencies, to prepare and provide annual financial statements, and other statutory or regulatory reports, to develop and maintain the state's financial and human capital management systems, and to improve the accountability and efficiency of various financial and operational processes.

Total Funds

$15,952,207

State Funds

$3,759,308

State General Funds

$3,759,308

Intra-State Government Transfers

$12,192,899

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$12,192,899

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$3,837,653

$16,030,552

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$67,954

$67,954

Reduce funds for personal services to reflect projected expenditures.

($146,084)

($146,084)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($570)

($570)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$355

$355

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,759,308

$15,952,207

Section 12: Administrative Services, Department of
Total Funds Other Funds
Agency Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds Intra-State Government Transfers Self Insurance Trust Fund Payments

$168,028,603 $23,611,074 $17,878,361 $5,732,713 $7,957,930 $7,957,930 $136,459,599 $136,459,599

12.1. Departmental Administration Purpose: Provide administrative support to all department programs.

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Total Funds

$4,037,410

Other Funds

$3,282,659

Agency Funds

$831,336

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$2,451,323

State Funds

$754,751

State General Funds

$754,751

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $1,917,579

Total Funds $4,368,902

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce funds for personal services and eliminate 3 positions.

$18,595 ($248,417)

$18,595 ($248,417)

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($97,268)

($97,268)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($944)

($944)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($3,458)

($3,458)

Replace state funds with other funds transferred from State

($831,336)

$0

Purchasing.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$754,751

$4,037,410

12.2. Fleet Management

Purpose: Provide and manage a fuel card program for state and local governments, to implement the Motor Vehicle Contract Maintenance Program to provide repairs, roadside assistance, and maintenance for state and local government fleets, and to establish a motor pool for traveling state employees.

Total Funds

$1,020,141

Other Funds

$1,020,141

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,020,141

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$158,370

$1,178,511

Replace state funds with reserve funds for operating expenses.

($158,370)

($158,370)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$1,020,141

12.3. Mail and Courier

Purpose: Operate an interoffice mail services network providing daily and specialized courier services to state offices within thirty-five miles of metro Atlanta.

Total Funds

$1,079,669

Other Funds

$1,079,669

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Agency Funds

$1,079,669

12.4. Risk Management

Purpose: Administer a liability insurance program to protect state government and employees from work-related claims, to provide indemnification funds for public officers and public school personnel in case of disability or death, to identify and control risks and hazards to minimize loss, to insure state-owned buildings and property against damage or destruction, to partner with the Department of Labor in administering unemployment claims, and to administer the Workers' Compensation Program.

Total Funds

$136,459,599

Intra-State Government Transfers

$136,459,599

Self Insurance Trust Fund Payments

$136,459,599

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$0

$134,959,599

Increase funds to reflect the DOAS Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund premiums (Other Funds: $1,500,000).

$0

$1,500,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$136,459,599

12.5. State Purchasing

Purpose: Publicize government contract opportunities on the Georgia Procurement Registry; to maintain a comprehensive listing of all agency contracts; to manage bids, Requests For Proposals, and Requests For Quotes; to provide and oversee Purchasing Cards; to conduct reverse auctions for non-construction goods and services valued above $100,000; to leverage the state's purchasing power in obtaining contracts; to train vendors seeking contract opportunities; and to certify Small and/or Minority Business Vendors.

Total Funds

$11,448,422

Other Funds

$11,448,422

Agency Funds

$11,448,422

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$0

$12,279,758

Transfer other funds to the Administration program.

$0

($831,336)

Recognize a Payment to the State Treasury from State Purchasing in

$0

$0

the amount of $2,500,000. (CC:YES)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$11,448,422

12.6. Surplus Property Purpose: Reduce cost through maximization of the useful life of state-owned equipment

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and redistribution of property to state and local governments, qualifying non-profits, and to the public through auction.

Total Funds

$1,198,594

Other Funds

$1,198,594

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,198,594

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

12.7. Certificate of Need Appeal Panel

Purpose: Review decisions made by the Department of Community Health on Certificate of Need applications.

Total Funds

$42,483

State Funds

$42,483

State General Funds

$42,483

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$46,177

$46,177

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($3,694)

($3,694)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$42,483

$42,483

12.8. Office of State Administrative Hearings

Purpose: Provide an independent forum for the impartial and timely resolution of disputes between the public and state agencies.

Total Funds

$3,822,955

Other Funds

$1,300,805

Agency Funds

$1,300,805

State Funds

$2,522,150

State General Funds

$2,522,150

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $2,765,079

Total Funds $3,374,568

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Replace state funds with other funds for operating expenses (Total Funds: $0).
Reduce funds for equipment.

$52,499 ($275,691)
($2,257)

$52,499 ($275,691)
($2,257)

Increase other funds for operations (Other Funds: $691,316).

$0

$691,316

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($17,480)

($17,480)

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Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,522,150

$3,822,955

12.9. Office of the State Treasurer

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to set cash management policies for state agencies; assist agencies with bank services and accounts; monitor agency deposits and disbursement patterns; to invest funds for state and local entities; to track warrants, fund agency allotments, and pay state debt service; and to manage state revenue collections; and to manage the Path2College 529 Plan.

Total Funds

$3,218,129

Other Funds

$3,218,129

Agency Funds

$3,218,129

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $0

Total Funds $3,250,617

Reduce funds for personal services to reflect projected expenditures (Other Funds: $32,488).

$0

($32,488)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$3,218,129

12.10. Payments to Georgia Aviation Authority

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide oversight and efficient operation of state aircraft and aviation operations to ensure the safety of state air travelers and aviation property.

Total Funds

$5,701,201

Other Funds

$1,062,655

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,062,655

State Funds

$4,638,546

State General Funds

$4,638,546

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $5,728,588

Total Funds $6,791,243

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce funds for personal services to reflect projected expenditures.

$27,819 ($244,275)

$27,819 ($244,275)

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($223,144)

($223,144)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$49,558

$49,558

Replace state funds with other funds for operating expenses.

($700,000)

($700,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,638,546

$5,701,201

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12.11. Payments to Georgia Technology Authority

Purpose: Set the direction for the state's use of technology and promote efficient, secure, and cost-effective delivery of information technology services.

Total Funds

$0

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$0

$0

Submit payment to State Treasury ($49,097,515). (CC:YES)

$0

$0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$0

Section 13: Agriculture, Department of
Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds
State General Funds

$46,446,291 $6,622,918 $6,622,918 $10,498,710 $10,498,710 $29,324,663 $29,324,663

13.1. Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories

Purpose: Provide payment to the Board of Regents for diagnostic laboratory testing, for veterinary consultation and assistance, for disease surveillance, and for outreach to veterinarians, animal industries, and pet owners within the State of Georgia.

Total Funds

$2,929,836

State Funds

$2,929,836

State General Funds

$2,929,836

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$3,116,847

$3,116,847

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($187,011)

($187,011)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,929,836

$2,929,836

13.2. Consumer Protection
Purpose: Provide for public health and safety by monitoring, inspecting and regulating the cultivation, processing, and production of livestock, meat, poultry, and other food products; by inspecting establishments that sell food for offsite consumption, food warehouses, wholesale and mobile meat and seafood vendors, dairy farms, and food banks; by certifying organic products, shellfish, and bottled water; by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating the companion animal, bird, and equine industries (including

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reports of abuse by private owners); by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating the plant and apiary industries including performing phytosanitary inspections; by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating the pesticide and wood treatment industries; and by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating animal feed, pet food, and grains. The purpose of this appropriation is also to ensure accurate commercial transactions by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating weights and measures and fuel sales.

Total Funds

$31,737,229

Federal Funds and Grants

$6,587,918

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$6,587,918

Other Funds

$9,161,240

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$9,161,240

State Funds

$15,988,071

State General Funds

$15,988,071

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $16,429,128

Total Funds $32,178,286

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$374,370

$374,370

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($819,181)

($819,181)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($11,499)

($11,499)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$15,253

$15,253

Amount appropriated in this Act

$15,988,071

$31,737,229

13.3. Departmental Administration

Purpose: Provide administrative support for all programs of the department.

Total Funds

$2,348,118

Other Funds

$200,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$200,000

State Funds

$2,148,118

State General Funds

$2,148,118

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $2,084,388

Total Funds $2,284,388

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$66,149 ($4,025)

$66,149 ($4,025)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$1,606

$1,606

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,148,118

$2,348,118

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13.4. Marketing and Promotion

Purpose: Manage the state's farmers markets, to promote Georgia's agricultural products domestically and internationally, to administer relevant certification marks, to provide poultry and livestock commodity data, to administer surety bonds, to provide information to the public, and to publish Market Bulletin.

Total Funds

$6,550,118

Federal Funds and Grants

$35,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$35,000

Other Funds

$1,137,470

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,137,470

State Funds

$5,377,648

State General Funds

$5,377,648

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$5,295,768

$6,468,238

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$80,782 ($2,189)

$80,782 ($2,189)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$3,287

$3,287

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,377,648

$6,550,118

13.5. Poultry Veterinary Diagnostic Labs

Purpose: Pay for operation of the Poultry Diagnostic Veterinary Labs, which conduct disease diagnoses and monitoring.

Total Funds

$2,880,990

State Funds

$2,880,990

State General Funds

$2,880,990

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $3,064,883

Total Funds $3,064,883

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($183,893)

($183,893)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,880,990

$2,880,990

Section 14: Banking and Finance, Department of
Total Funds State Funds
State General Funds

$11,091,754 $11,091,754 $11,091,754

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14.1. Consumer Protection and Assistance

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide legal advice and legislative drafting support for the Commissioner and staff.

Total Funds

$212,909

State Funds

$212,909

State General Funds

$212,909

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $208,905

Total Funds $208,905

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$3,708 $395

$3,708 $395

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($99)

($99)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$212,909

$212,909

14.2. Departmental Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all department programs.

Total Funds

$1,891,936

State Funds

$1,891,936

State General Funds

$1,891,936

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $2,011,412

Total Funds $2,011,412

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$30,264

$30,264

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($52,586)

($52,586)

Eliminate 1 training manager position.

($100,000)

($100,000)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$3,804

$3,804

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($958)

($958)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,891,936

$1,891,936

14.3. Financial Institution Supervision
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to examine and regulate depository financial institutions, state-chartered banks, trust companies, credit unions, bank holding companies, and international banking organizations; to track performance of financial service providers operating in Georgia, to monitor industry trends, respond to negative trends, and establish operating guidelines; and to collaborate with law enforcement,

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federal regulators, and other regulatory agencies on examination findings.

Total Funds

$7,144,094

State Funds

$7,144,094

State General Funds

$7,144,094

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948) Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees. Reduce funds for personal services. Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $7,138,357
$124,377
($128,741) $13,500 ($3,399)
$7,144,094

Total Funds $7,138,357
$124,377
($128,741) $13,500 ($3,399)
$7,144,094

14.4. Non-Depository Financial Institution Supervision

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect consumers from unfair, deceptive or fraudulent residential mortgage lending practices and money service businesses, enforce applicable laws and regulations, and provide efficient and flexible application, registrations and notification procedures for non-depository financial institutions.

Total Funds

$1,842,815

State Funds

$1,842,815

State General Funds

$1,842,815

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$1,891,052

$1,891,052

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Eliminate 4 filled positions effective December 31, 2010.

$30,655 ($81,568)

$30,655 ($81,568)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$3,576

$3,576

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($900)

($900)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,842,815

$1,842,815

Section 15: Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Department of

Total Funds

$1,055,135,916

Federal Funds and Grants Community Mental Health Services Block
Grant (CFDA 93.958) Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$162,715,017 $13,383,988 $22,427,899

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Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse Block Grant (CFDA 93.959)
Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667) Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (CFDA 93.558) Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds Agency Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Intra-State Government Transfers Other Intra-State Government Payments

$51,433,454
$37,901,729
$20,541,722
$17,026,225 $85,935,334 $69,512,020 $16,423,314 $799,795,642 $789,540,504 $10,255,138 $6,689,923 $6,689,923

15.1. Adult Addictive Diseases Services

Purpose: Provide a continuum of programs, services and supports for adults who abuse alcohol and other drugs or who have a chemical dependency. Provide assistance for compulsive gamblers.

Total Funds

$94,290,635

Federal Funds and Grants

$50,367,245

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$200,000

Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse Block Grant (CFDA 93.959)

$30,036,757

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (CFDA 93.558)

$20,130,488

Other Funds

$435,795

Agency Funds

$434,903

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$892

State Funds

$43,487,595

State General Funds

$43,487,595

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $43,399,766

Total Funds $94,202,806

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reclassify other funds as federal funds in accordance with State Accounting Office Financial Management Policies and Procedures. (CC:YES)

$87,829 $0

$87,829 $0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$43,487,595

$94,290,635

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15.2. Adult Developmental Disabilities Services

Purpose: Promote independence of adults with significant development disabilities through institutional care, community support and respite, job readiness, training, and a crisis and access line.

Total Funds

$286,365,880

Federal Funds and Grants

$42,135,688

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$11,087,995

Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667)

$30,636,459

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (CFDA 93.558)

$411,234

Other Funds

$44,184,453

Agency Funds

$33,000,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$11,184,453

State Funds

$200,045,739

State General Funds

$189,790,601

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$10,255,138

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $186,574,002

Total Funds $272,894,143

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Provide funding for 400 family supports, 5 crisis respite homes, and 6 mobile crisis teams to serve developmental disabilities consumers in community settings to meet the requirements of the State's settlement agreement with the US Department of Justice.

$2,617,082 $2,778,820

$2,617,082 $2,778,820

Replace loss of the enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentages (FMAP) from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
Reclassify other funds as federal funds in accordance with State Accounting Office Financial Management Policies and Procedures. (CC:YES)

$8,075,835 $0

$8,075,835 $0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$200,045,739

$286,365,880

15.3. Adult Forensic Services

Purpose: Provide psychological evaluations of defendants, mental health screening and evaluations, inpatient mental health treatment, competency remediation, forensic evaluation services, and supportive housing for forensic consumers.

Total Funds

$54,195,165

Other Funds

$26,500

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$26,500

State Funds

$54,168,665

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State General Funds

$54,168,665

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $52,707,405

Total Funds $52,733,905

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$1,461,260

$1,461,260

Amount appropriated in this Act

$54,168,665

$54,195,165

15.4. Adult Mental Health Services

Purpose: Provide evaluation, treatment, crisis stabilization, and residential services to facilitate rehabilitation and recovery for adults with mental illnesses.

Total Funds

$250,766,071

Federal Funds and Grants

$20,407,586

Community Mental Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.958)

$6,715,219

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$903,179

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$12,789,188

Other Funds

$2,303,357

Agency Funds

$1,130,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,173,357

State Funds

$228,055,128

State General Funds

$228,055,128

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$214,227,645

$236,938,588

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Provide funding for mental health consumers in community settings to meet the requirements of the State's settlement agreement with the US Department of Justice.
Replace loss of the enhanced FMAP from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

$1,660,664 $10,602,047
$1,564,772

$1,660,664 $10,602,047
$1,564,772

Amount appropriated in this Act

$228,055,128

$250,766,071

15.5. Adult Nursing Home Services

Purpose: Provide skilled nursing home services to Georgians with mental retardation or developmental disabilities.

Total Funds

$12,107,215

Other Funds

$9,012,772

Agency Funds

$9,012,772

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State Funds

$3,094,443

State General Funds

$3,094,443

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$2,770,981

$11,783,753

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$323,462

$323,462

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,094,443

$12,107,215

15.6. Child and Adolescent Addictive Diseases Services

Purpose: Provide services to children and adolescents for the safe withdrawal from abused substances and promote a transition to productive living.

Total Funds

$14,114,244

Federal Funds and Grants

$10,976,086

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$226,000

Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse Block Grant (CFDA 93.959)

$10,750,086

State Funds

$3,138,158

State General Funds

$3,138,158

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$3,097,715

$14,073,801

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$40,443

$40,443

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,138,158

$14,114,244

15.7. Child and Adolescent Developmental Disabilities

Purpose: Provide evaluation, residential, support, and education services to promote independence for children and adolescents with developmental disabilities.

Total Funds

$11,486,729

Federal Funds and Grants

$2,898,692

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$2,898,692

Other Funds

$65,839

Agency Funds

$65,839

State Funds

$8,522,198

State General Funds

$8,522,198

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

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Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948) Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $8,462,945
$59,253
$8,522,198

Total Funds $11,427,476
$59,253
$11,486,729

15.8. Child and Adolescent Forensic Services

Purpose: Provide evaluation, treatment and residential services to children and adolescents clients referred by Georgia's criminal justice or corrections system.

Total Funds

$3,148,629

State Funds

$3,148,629

State General Funds

$3,148,629

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $3,099,895

Total Funds $3,099,895

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$48,734

$48,734

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,148,629

$3,148,629

15.9. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services

Purpose: Provide evaluation, treatment, crisis stabilization, and residential services to children and adolescents with mental illness.

Total Funds

$84,397,967

Federal Funds and Grants

$9,432,552

Community Mental Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.958)

$6,668,769

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$2,763,783

Other Funds

$2,669,781

Agency Funds

$85,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$2,584,781

State Funds

$72,295,634

State General Funds

$72,295,634

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$67,817,429

$79,919,762

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Replace loss of the enhanced FMAP from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
Transfer state funds related to the transition of child and adolescent

$175,510 $726,402 $3,576,293

$175,510 $726,402 $3,576,293

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programs to community settings from the Direct Care Support Services program to the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services program to properly align expenditures to budget.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$72,295,634

$84,397,967

15.10. Departmental Administration - Behavioral Health

Purpose: Provide administrative support for all mental health, developmental disabilities and addictive diseases programs of the department.

Total Funds

$47,210,230

Federal Funds and Grants

$11,643,883

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$4,348,250

Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667)

$7,265,270

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$30,363

Other Funds

$22,133

Agency Funds

$22,133

State Funds

$35,166,871

State General Funds

$35,166,871

Intra-State Government Transfers

$377,343

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$377,343

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$33,974,332

$46,017,691

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Transfer state funds related to the Department of Human Resources reorganization from the Department of Human Services for software licensing.
Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$436,423 $555,196
$339,179

$436,423 $555,196
$339,179

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($138,259)

($138,259)

Reclassify other funds as federal funds in accordance with State

$0

$0

Accounting Office Financial Management Policies and Procedures.

(CC:YES)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$35,166,871

$47,210,230

15.11. Direct Care Support Services Purpose: Operate seven state-owned and operated hospitals.
Total Funds Other Funds
Agency Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$181,231,629 $27,214,704 $25,761,373
$1,453,331

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State Funds State General Funds
Intra-State Government Transfers Other Intra-State Government Payments

$147,704,345 $147,704,345
$6,312,580 $6,312,580

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $147,609,055

Total Funds $181,136,339

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Transfer state funds related to the transition of child and adolescent mental health programs to community settings from the Direct Care Support Services program to the Child and Adolescent Mental Health program to properly align expenditures to budget.

$3,671,583 ($3,576,293)

$3,671,583 ($3,576,293)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$147,704,345

$181,231,629

15.12. Substance Abuse Prevention

Purpose: Promote the health and well-being of children, youth, families and communities through preventing the use and/or abuse of alcohol, tobacco and drugs.

Total Funds

$12,574,405

Federal Funds and Grants

$12,425,661

Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse Block Grant (CFDA 93.959)

$10,646,611

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,779,050

State Funds

$148,744

State General Funds

$148,744

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $121,792

Total Funds $12,547,453

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$26,952

$26,952

Amount appropriated in this Act

$148,744

$12,574,405

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

15.13. Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities

Purpose: Promote quality services and support for people with developmental disabilities and their families.

Total Funds

$2,474,182

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Federal Funds and Grants

$2,427,624

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,427,624

State Funds

$46,558

State General Funds

$46,558

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$50,607

$2,478,231

Reduce funds for contracts.

($4,049)

($4,049)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$46,558

$2,474,182

15.14. Sexual Offender Review Board

Purpose: Protect Georgia's children by identifying convicted sexual offenders that present the greatest risk of sexually reoffending.

Total Funds

$772,935

State Funds

$772,935

State General Funds

$772,935

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $767,059

Total Funds $767,059

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$5,876

$5,876

Amount appropriated in this Act

$772,935

$772,935

Section 16: Community Affairs, Department of
Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds
Agency Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds

$216,821,156 $167,430,169 $167,430,169 $11,514,015
$121,153 $11,392,862 $37,876,972 $27,876,972 $10,000,000

16.1. Building Construction
Purpose: Maintain up-to-date minimum building construction standards for all new structures built in the state; to inspect factory built (modular) buildings to ensure Georgia's minimum construction codes are met; to review proposed enhancements to local government construction codes; and to provide professional training to building

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inspectors and builders on Georgia's construction codes.

Total Funds

$460,837

Other Funds

$239,704

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$239,704

State Funds

$221,133

State General Funds

$221,133

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $218,821

Total Funds $458,525

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($1,556)

($1,556)

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$3,868

$3,868

Amount appropriated in this Act

$221,133

$460,837

16.2. Coordinated Planning

Purpose: Ensure that county and city governments meet the requirements of the Georgia Planning Act of 1989 by establishing standards and procedures for comprehensive plans and reviewing plans submitted by local governments; to provide training and assistance to local governments in completing comprehensive plans for quality growth by offering mapping and Geographical Information System (GIS) services, online planning tools, and resource teams, and funding the regional planning efforts of Regional Commissions; and to provide annexation reports from Georgia cities to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Total Funds

$4,550,066

Federal Funds and Grants

$69,038

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$69,038

Other Funds

$192,015

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$192,015

State Funds

$4,289,013

State General Funds

$4,289,013

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $4,471,871

Total Funds $4,732,924

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($16,399)

($16,399)

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce funds for the 12 Regional Commissions.

$20,327 ($171,786)

$20,327 ($171,786)

Reduce operating expenses.

($15,000)

($15,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,289,013

$4,550,066

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16.3. Departmental Administration

Purpose: Provide administrative support for all programs of the department.

Total Funds

$5,107,725

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,773,802

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,773,802

Other Funds

$2,109,845

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$2,109,845

State Funds

$1,224,078

State General Funds

$1,224,078

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $1,259,529

Total Funds $5,143,176

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$23,173

$23,173

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($58,624)

($58,624)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,224,078

$5,107,725

16.4. Federal Community and Economic Development Programs

Purpose: Administer federal grant and loan programs to promote volunteerism and community and economic development among local governments, development authorities, and private entities.

Total Funds

$47,085,372

Federal Funds and Grants

$45,205,628

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$45,205,628

Other Funds

$309,587

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$309,587

State Funds

$1,570,157

State General Funds

$1,570,157

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$1,639,431

$47,154,646

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($6,869)

($6,869)

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$15,876

$15,876

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($38,281)

($38,281)

Reduce operating expenses.

($40,000)

($40,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,570,157

$47,085,372

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16.5. Homeownership Programs

Purpose: Expand the supply of affordable housing through rehabilitation and construction financing, and to promote homeownership for low and moderate income individuals by providing sustainable housing grants to local governments, administering mortgage and down payment assistance programs for low and moderate income homebuyers, and offering homeownership counseling and home buyer education programs through a partnership with private providers.

Total Funds

$4,631,991

Federal Funds and Grants

$794,163

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$794,163

Other Funds

$3,837,828

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$3,837,828

16.6. Regional Services

Purpose: Promote access to Department services and assistance through a statewide network of regional representatives, to provide technical assistance and grants to local communities to achieve goals relating to housing and community and economic development projects and services that are in-line with the community's comprehensive plan, and to develop leadership infrastructure across local governments.

Total Funds

$1,342,557

Federal Funds and Grants

$105,625

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$105,625

Other Funds

$175,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$175,000

State Funds

$1,061,932

State General Funds

$1,061,932

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $1,080,551

Total Funds $1,361,176

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($20,136)

($20,136)

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce operating expenses.

$18,255 ($16,738)

$18,255 ($16,738)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,061,932

$1,342,557

16.7. Rental Housing Programs
Purpose: Provide affordable rental housing to very low, low, and moderate-income households by allocating federal and state housing tax credits on a competitive basis, by administering low-interest loans for affordable rental housing, by researching affordable housing issues, and by providing tenant-based assistance to low-income individuals and

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families allowing them to rent safe, decent, and sanitary dwelling units in the private rental market.

Total Funds

$121,275,826

Federal Funds and Grants

$118,208,730

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$118,208,730

Other Funds

$3,067,096

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$3,067,096

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $2,621,738

Total Funds $123,897,564

Eliminate funds for down payment assistance loans and use existing funds to meet federal match requirement.

($2,621,738)

($2,621,738)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$121,275,826

16.8. Research and Surveys

Purpose: Conduct surveys and collect financial and management data from local governments and authorities in accordance with Georgia law.

Total Funds

$361,670

State Funds

$361,670

State General Funds

$361,670

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $374,162

Total Funds $374,162

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($2,226)

($2,226)

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce funds for operating expenses.

$6,425 ($16,691)

$6,425 ($16,691)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$361,670

$361,670

16.9. Special Housing Initiatives

Purpose: Fund the State Housing Trust Fund; to provide grants for providers of shelter and services to the homeless; to administer loans and grants for affordable housing; to offer local communities collaboration and technical assistance in the development and implementation of an affordable housing plan; and to provide for other special housing initiatives.

Total Funds

$5,394,954

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,254,596

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,254,596

Other Funds

$1,107,466

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Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,107,466

State Funds

$3,032,892

State General Funds

$3,032,892

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $3,107,892

Total Funds $5,469,954

Delete one-time funds for the Columbus House of Mercy.

($75,000)

($75,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,032,892

$5,394,954

16.10. State Community Development Programs

Purpose: Assist Georgia cities, small towns, and neighborhoods in the development of their core commercial areas and to champion new development opportunities for rural Georgia.

Total Funds

$1,163,159

Federal Funds and Grants

$5,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$5,000

Other Funds

$320,793

Agency Funds

$121,153

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$199,640

State Funds

$837,366

State General Funds

$837,366

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $854,677

Total Funds $1,180,470

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($10,337)

($10,337)

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce funds for personal services to reflect projected expenditures. (CC:Reduce funds for operations.)

$13,026 ($20,000)

$13,026 ($20,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$837,366

$1,163,159

16.11. State Economic Development Programs

Purpose: Provide grants and loans to local governments and businesses and to leverage private investment in order to attract and promote economic development and job creation.

Total Funds

$6,470,076

Federal Funds and Grants

$13,587

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$13,587

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Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified
State Funds State General Funds

$154,681 $154,681 $6,301,808 $6,301,808

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $6,560,084

Total Funds $6,728,352

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($2,590)

($2,590)

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce funds for the Regional Economic Business Assistance grants.

$1,006 ($256,692)

$1,006 ($256,692)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$6,301,808

$6,470,076

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

16.12. Payments to Georgia Environmental Finance Authority

Purpose: Provide funds for water, wastewater, solid waste, energy, and land conservation projects.

Total Funds

$286,358

State Funds

$286,358

State General Funds

$286,358

16.13. Payments to Georgia Regional Transportation Authority

Purpose: Improve Georgia's mobility, air quality, and land use practices by operating the Xpress bus service, conducting transportation improvement studies, producing an annual Air Quality Report, and reviewing Developments of Regional Impact.

Total Funds

$8,690,565

State Funds

$8,690,565

State General Funds

$8,690,565

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$3,190,501

$3,190,501

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$52,731

$52,731

Reduce funds for personal services to reflect projected expenditures in the Administration program.

($63,101)

($63,101)

Replace state funds with federal funds for personal services in the Transportation Project Planning program.

($255,949)

($255,949)

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Provide funds for Xpress operations in the Transit Implementation program due to loss of federal Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) and local funds.
Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,781,779
($15,396) $8,690,565

$5,781,779
($15,396) $8,690,565

16.14. Payments to OneGeorgia Authority

Purpose: Provide funds for the OneGeorgia Authority.

Total Funds

$10,000,000

State Funds

$10,000,000

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$10,000,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$0

$0

Restore tobacco settlement funds for rural economic development.

$10,000,000

$10,000,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$10,000,000

$10,000,000

Section 17: Community Health, Department of
Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.994)
Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778) Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.991) State Children's Insurance Program (CFDA 93.767) Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (CFDA 93.558) Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Federal Recovery Funds Medical Assistance Program (ARRA) (CFDA 93.778) Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds Agency Funds Indigent Care Trust Fund - Public Hospital Authorities Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified Prior Year Funds - Other Prior Year funds State General Funds State Funds Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund

$12,281,157,199 $5,877,383,395
$21,823,532
$5,159,170,241
$2,911,798
$246,071,935
$13,930,360
$433,475,529 $622,083,013 $608,624,254 $13,458,759 $326,149,091 $79,173,604 $139,386,524 $10,826,335 $17,053,397 $79,709,231 $2,236,167,296
$1,960,848

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Hospital Provider Payment Nursing Home Provider Fees State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Intra-State Government Transfers Health Insurance Payments Medicaid Services Payments - Other Agencies Other Intra-State Government Payments

$215,766,054 $131,321,939 $1,776,569,204 $110,549,251 $3,219,374,404 $2,931,384,297 $287,972,507
$17,600

17.1. Adolescent and Adult Health Promotion

Purpose: Provide education and services to promote the health and well being of Georgians. Activities include preventing teenage pregnancies, tobacco use prevention, cancer screening and prevention, and family planning services.

Total Funds

$42,802,496

Federal Funds and Grants

$33,352,970

Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.994)

$187,504

Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.991)

$41,694

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (CFDA 93.558)

$13,930,360

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$19,193,412

Other Funds

$400,139

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$400,139

State Funds

$9,049,387

State General Funds

$3,896,948

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$5,152,439

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$9,591,492

$44,624,686

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce funds for personal services.

$21,545 ($174,670)

$21,545 ($174,670)

Reduce operating expenses.

($365,427)

($365,427)

Realign TANF funds based on prior year expenditures.

$0

($1,280,085)

Reclassify other funds as federal funds in accordance with State

$0

$0

Accounting Office Financial Management Policies and Procedures.

(CC:YES) Reduce programmatic grant-in-aid to County Boards of Health. Amount appropriated in this Act

($23,553) $9,049,387

($23,553) $42,802,496

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17.2. Adult Essential Health Treatment Services

Purpose: Provide treatment and services to low income Georgians with cancer, Georgians at risk of stroke or heart attacks, and refugees.

Total Funds

$9,518,893

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,742,564

Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.991)

$775,110

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$967,454

State Funds

$7,776,329

State General Funds

$1,163,080

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$6,613,249

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $7,809,846

Total Funds $9,552,410

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$14,347

$14,347

Recognize contract savings from moving high cost Hemophilia clients into the federal Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan (PECIP).

($47,864)

($47,864)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,776,329

$9,518,893

17.3. Aged, Blind and Disabled Medicaid

Purpose: Provide health care access primarily to elderly and disabled individuals. There is also hereby appropriated to the Department of Community Health a specific sum of money equal to all the provider fees paid to the Indigent Care Trust Fund created pursuant to Article 6A of chapter 8 of Title 31. The sum of money is appropriated for payments for nursing homes pursuant to Article 6A.

Total Funds

$4,483,714,690

Federal Funds and Grants

$2,738,585,944

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$2,735,798,730

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,787,214

Federal Recovery Funds

$348,033,743

Medical Assistance Program (ARRA) (CFDA 93.778)

$348,033,743

Other Funds

$101,774,771

Agency Funds

$62,342,988

Prior Year funds State General Funds

$39,431,783

State Funds

$1,020,916,355

Hospital Provider Payment

$25,488,041

Nursing Home Provider Fees

$131,321,939

State General Funds

$864,106,375

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Intra-State Government Transfers

$274,403,877

Medicaid Services Payments - Other Agencies

$274,403,877

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$916,469,015 $4,293,160,373

Reflect reduced American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA)

$69,395,388

$0

Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) funds and replace

with state funds.

Provide funds to reflect revised federal policies in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act that reduce fee for service Medicaid rebates.

$5,940,202

$22,185,349

Reflect savings from the elimination of underperforming contracts.

($6,950,150)

($25,957,222)

Reflect estimated savings from drug company settlements.

($8,500,000)

($8,500,000)

Transfer funds from Low Income Medicaid to Aged, Blind, and Disabled Medicaid to align with projected expenditures.

$44,561,900

$166,428,902

Reflect FY 2010 reserves ($46,547,028) and use to fund expenses.

$0

$46,547,028

Reflect reduced ARRA FMAP funds associated with other agencies' Medicaid expenses.

$0

($10,149,740)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,020,916,355 $4,483,714,690

17.4. Departmental Administration and Program Support

Purpose: Provide administrative support to all departmental programs.

Total Funds

$369,649,657

Federal Funds and Grants

$247,220,270

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$218,273,334

Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.991)

$87,135

State Children's Insurance Program (CFDA 93.767)

$23,205,591

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$5,654,210

Other Funds

$2,854,039

Agency Funds

$1,611,520

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,242,519

State Funds

$98,473,157

State General Funds

$98,341,362

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$131,795

Intra-State Government Transfers

$21,102,191

Health Insurance Payments

$21,102,191

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $85,955,008

Total Funds $362,569,179

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Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Provide for an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.
Reduce funds for computer contracts to reflect savings from transition to a new MMIS vendor.
Reduce funds for personal services.
Reduce funds to reflect savings from space consolidation.
Replace state general funds with federal funds for a nursing home eligibility online processing system. Replace state general funds with other funds from fraud control global settlements. Transfer funds from the Low Income Medicaid program to fully fund the Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS) conversion costs. Transfer state funds related to the Department of Human Resources reorganization from the Department of Human Services to the Department of Community Health for Public Health telecommunications ($2,295,090) and software licensing ($237,186).
Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$673,957 $42,034
($5,380,887) ($147,144) ($31,032) ($200,000)
($1,000,000) $15,127,330
$2,532,276
$901,615 $98,473,157

$673,957 $42,034
($23,461,774) ($206,002) ($62,064) $0 $0
$26,660,436
$2,532,276
$901,615 $369,649,657

17.5. Emergency Preparedness/Trauma System Improvement

Purpose: Prepare for natural disasters, bioterrorism, and other emergencies, as well as improving the capacity of the state's trauma system.

Total Funds

$37,256,550

Federal Funds and Grants

$34,520,391

Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.991)

$839,434

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$33,680,957

State Funds

$2,736,159

State General Funds

$2,736,159

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $3,082,935

Total Funds $37,603,326

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Eliminate trauma registry contracts effective January 1, 2011 and require trauma centers to report to the registry in order to be eligible for Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission grants.

$30,224 ($377,000)

$30,224 ($377,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,736,159

$37,256,550

17.6. Epidemiology
Purpose: Monitor, investigate, and respond to disease, injury, and other events of public health concern.

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Total Funds

$8,814,934

Federal Funds and Grants

$4,941,516

Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.991)

$196,750

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$4,744,766

Federal Recovery Funds

$200,000

Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified

$200,000

Other Funds

$25,156

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$25,156

State Funds

$3,630,662

State General Funds

$3,515,025

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$115,637

Intra-State Government Transfers

$17,600

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$17,600

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $3,859,926

Total Funds $9,044,198

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$25,268

$25,268

Reduce funds for personal services.

($104,760)

($104,760)

Reduce funds for the Georgia Poison Control Center.

($51,705)

($51,705)

Reduce programmatic grant-in-aid to County Boards of Health.

($84,121)

($84,121)

Discontinue laboratory testing available through the private sector.

($13,946)

($13,946)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,630,662

$8,814,934

17.7. Health Care Access and Improvement

Purpose: Provide grants and other support services for programs that seek to improve health access and outcomes in rural and underserved areas of Georgia through the State Office of Rural Health, the various commissions of the Office of Health Improvement, and the Office of Health Information Technology and Transparency.

Total Funds

$6,910,310

Federal Funds and Grants

$588,838

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$416,250

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$172,588

Other Funds

$100,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$100,000

State Funds

$6,221,472

State General Funds

$6,221,472

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

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Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948) Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees. Reduce funds for Area Health Education Centers (AHEC). Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium. Reduce funds for St. Joseph Mercy Care contract.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $6,244,337
$54,444
($70,950) $401
($6,760) $6,221,472

Total Funds $6,933,175
$54,444
($70,950) $401
($6,760) $6,910,310

17.8. Healthcare Facility Regulation

Purpose: Inspect and license long term care and health care facilities.

Total Funds

$14,514,496

Federal Funds and Grants

$8,461,900

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$2,939,995

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$5,521,905

Other Funds

$72,549

Agency Funds

$72,549

State Funds

$5,980,047

State General Funds

$5,980,047

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $6,978,289

Total Funds $15,512,738

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state

$73

$73

employees.

Reduce state funds for 6 new state licensure positions provided for in the FY 2011 Appropriations Act (HB 948).

($478,181)

($478,181)

Eliminate funds for Adult Day Care licensure.

($90,921)

($90,921)

Reduce funds for personal services.

($51,213)

($51,213)

Reduce funds based on projected expenditures.

($378,000)

($378,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,980,047

$14,514,496

17.9. Immunization

Purpose: Provide immunization, consultation, training, assessment, vaccines, and technical assistance.

Total Funds

$10,942,578

Federal Funds and Grants

$7,637,140

Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.991)

$587,424

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$7,049,716

Federal Recovery Funds

$2,494,714

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Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,494,714

State Funds

$810,724

State General Funds

$810,724

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)
Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees. Reduce state general funds and use ARRA funds to meet projected expenses.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $2,673,093
$5,351
($1,867,720)
$810,724

Total Funds $12,804,947
$5,351
($1,867,720)
$10,942,578

17.10. Indigent Care Trust Fund

Purpose: Support rural and other healthcare providers, primarily hospitals, that serve medically indigent Georgians.

Total Funds

$429,966,038

Federal Funds and Grants

$257,075,969

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$257,075,969

Federal Recovery Funds

$713,649

Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified

$713,649

Other Funds

$150,450,219

Agency Funds

$2,200,000

Indigent Care Trust Fund - Public Hospital Authorities

$139,386,524

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$8,863,695

State Funds

$21,726,201

State General Funds

$21,726,201

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$0

$408,239,837

Provide state matching funds for private hospitals deemed eligible by federal standards for the Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) program. (CC:Provide state matching funds for private hospitals those deemed and eligible by federal standards for the Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) program.)

$21,726,201

$21,726,201

Amount appropriated in this Act

$21,726,201

$429,966,038

17.11. Infant and Child Essential Health Treatment Services Purpose: Avoid unnecessary health problems in later life by providing comprehensive

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health services to infants and children.

Total Funds

$61,855,539

Federal Funds and Grants

$26,583,208

Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.994)

$8,518,482

Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.991)

$161,251

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$17,903,475

Federal Recovery Funds

$10,050,396

Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified

$10,050,396

Other Funds

$75,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$75,000

State Funds

$25,146,935

State General Funds

$25,146,935

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$26,058,688

$62,767,292

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce funds for personal services.

$32,853 ($205,162)

$32,853 ($205,162)

Reflect savings from the phase out of the Babies Born Healthy program.

($339,605)

($339,605)

Reduce programmatic grant-in-aid to County Boards of Health.

($167,798)

($167,798)

Amend Regional Tertiary Care Center contracts to include provision of minimum level of prenatal care services. (CC:YES)
Recognize contract savings from moving high cost Hemophilia clients into the federal Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan (PECIP). (CC:Restores $250,000 to the Governor's recommended reduction.)

$0 ($232,041)

$0 ($232,041)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$25,146,935

$61,855,539

17.12. Infant and Child Health Promotion

Purpose: Provide education and services to promote health and nutrition for infants and children.

Total Funds

$299,225,094

Federal Funds and Grants

$288,569,257

Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.994)

$12,432,847

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$119,108

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$276,017,302

Other Funds

$119,826

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$119,826

State Funds

$10,536,011

State General Funds

$10,536,011

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$11,370,121

$300,059,204

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$39,926

$39,926

Reduce funds for personal services.

($854,036)

($854,036)

Recognize contract savings from moving high cost Hemophilia clients

$0

$0

into the federal Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan (PECIP).

(CC:Reflect in Infant and Child Essential Health Treatment Services.)

Eliminate funds for the Rally contract.

($20,000)

($20,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$10,536,011

$299,225,094

17.13. Infectious Disease Control

Purpose: Ensure quality prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases, tuberculosis, and other infectious diseases.

Total Funds

$88,868,214

Federal Funds and Grants

$59,218,809

Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.994)

$484,489

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$58,734,320

State Funds

$29,649,405

State General Funds

$29,649,405

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $30,083,175

Total Funds $89,301,984

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Discontinue laboratory testing available through the private sector.

$134,919 ($268,689)

$134,919 ($268,689)

Reduce funds to reflect projected expenditures.

($300,000)

($300,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$29,649,405

$88,868,214

17.14. Inspections and Environmental Hazard Control

Purpose: Detect and prevent environmental hazards, as well as providing inspection and enforcement of health regulations for food service establishments, sewage management facilities, and swimming pools.

Total Funds

$5,109,104

Federal Funds and Grants

$970,740

Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.994)

$200,210

Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.991)

$223,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$547,530

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Other Funds

$618,231

Agency Funds

$618,231

State Funds

$3,520,133

State General Funds

$3,520,133

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948) Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees. Reduce funds for personal services. Reduce operating expenses. Discontinue laboratory testing available through the private sector.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $3,699,910
$41,380
($73,160) ($112,519) ($35,478) $3,520,133

Total Funds $5,288,881
$41,380
($73,160) ($112,519) ($35,478) $5,109,104

17.15. Low Income Medicaid

Purpose: Provide healthcare access primarily to low-income individuals.

Total Funds

$3,050,418,222

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,943,560,304

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$1,943,560,304

Federal Recovery Funds

$260,590,511

Medical Assistance Program (ARRA) (CFDA 93.778)

$260,590,511

Other Funds

$52,366,248

Agency Funds

$12,328,316

Prior Year funds State General Funds

$40,037,932

State Funds

$780,484,312

Hospital Provider Payment

$188,650,764

State General Funds

$493,297,417

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$98,536,131

Intra-State Government Transfers

$13,416,847

Medicaid Services Payments - Other Agencies

$13,416,847

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $758,720,073

Total Funds $3,141,100,336

Replace the June 2011 care management organization (CMO) payment to maximize federal financial participation and defer CMO payment in FY 2012.
Reflect reduced ARRA FMAP funds and replace with state funds.

$54,904,935 $61,669,701

$205,057,863 $0

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Reduce funds to reflect revised federal policies in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act that increase managed care Medicaid rebates.
Reflect estimated savings from drug company settlements.
Transfer funds from Low Income Medicaid to Administration to fully fund the MMIS conversion costs.
Reflect projected hospital provider payment collections.

($9,894,661)
($2,400,000) ($15,127,330) ($13,241,355)

($36,954,384)
($2,400,000) ($56,497,252) ($49,453,551)

Transfer funds from Low Income Medicaid to Aged, Blind, and Disabled Medicaid and PeachCare to align with projected expenditures.
Recognize FY 2010 reserves ($40,037,932) and use to fund expenses.
Replace tobacco settlement funds with state general funds ($11,889,479). (CC:YES) Reflect reduced ARRA FMAP funds associated with other agencies' Medicaid expenses.
Reduce funds based on prior year expenditures.
Amount appropriated in this Act

($48,969,859)
$0 $0 $0 ($5,177,192) $780,484,312

($182,891,659)
$40,037,932 $0
($2,403,871) ($5,177,192) $3,050,418,222

17.16. PeachCare

Purpose: Provide access to health insurance coverage for qualified low-income Georgia children.

Total Funds

$293,990,759

Federal Funds and Grants

$222,866,344

State Children's Insurance Program (CFDA 93.767)

$222,866,344

Other Funds

$239,516

Prior Year funds State General Funds

$239,516

State Funds

$70,733,116

Hospital Provider Payment

$1,627,249

State General Funds

$69,105,867

Intra-State Government Transfers

$151,783

Medicaid Services Payments - Other Agencies

$151,783

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $66,279,941

Total Funds $275,968,358

Reduce funds to reflect revised federal policies in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act that increase managed care Medicaid rebates.

($6,531,064)

($27,401,150)

Replace the June 2011 care management organization (CMO) payment to maximize federal financial participation and defer CMO payment in FY 2012.

$6,576,280

$27,051,748

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Transfer funds from Low Income Medicaid to PeachCare to align with projected expenditures. Recognize FY 2010 reserves ($239,516) and use to fund expenses.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,407,959
$0 $70,733,116

$18,132,287
$239,516 $293,990,759

17.17. Public Health Formula Grants to Counties

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide general grant-in-aid to county boards of health delivering local public health services.

Total Funds

$67,330,337

Federal Funds and Grants

$986,551

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$986,551

State Funds

$66,343,786

State General Funds

$66,343,786

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $61,686,565

Total Funds $62,673,116

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce general grant-in-aid to County Boards of Health. (CC:NO)

$4,657,221 $0

$4,657,221 $0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$66,343,786

$67,330,337

17.18. State Health Benefit Plan

Purpose: Provide a healthcare benefit for teachers and state employees that is competitive with other commercial benefit plans in quality of care and access to providers; and to provide for the efficient management of provider fees and utilization rates. The employer contribution rate for the teachers' health benefit plan for Fiscal Year 2011 shall not exceed 18.534% and for the state employees' health benefit plan for Fiscal Year 2011 shall not exceed 25.0995%.

Total Funds

$2,927,335,503

Other Funds

$17,053,397

Prior Year Funds - Other

$17,053,397

Intra-State Government Transfers

$2,910,282,106

Health Insurance Payments

$2,910,282,106

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $0

Total Funds $2,888,378,968

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Reduce expense by eliminating the Open Access Plan (OAP) and implementing additional plan design changes and employee cost-share increases in Plan Year 2011.
Reflect reduction in employee premium revenue due to elimination of the OAP option.
Increase funds to reflect spousal and tobacco ($10 and $20) surcharge increases in Plan Year 2011.
Increase state appropriation to the Department of Education, State Interagency Transfer Program, to increase funds to support noncertificated school service personnel benefit expense. (CC:Reduce appropriation to the Department of Education, State Interagency Transfer Program.)
Reflect the projected cost of the federal health care reform requirement to cover 100% of preventive coverage as defined by regulation under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA).
Reflect the projected cost of changes to coverage of dependent children required by PPACA: to allow coverage up to age 26, regardless of marital or student status, employment, residency, or financial dependence.
Reflect projected reimbursement available through the Early Retiree Reinsurance Program component of federal health care reform.
Reflect depletion of prior year reserves.
Reflect updated revenue and expense projection.
Increase per member per month billings for non-certificated school service personnel from $162.72 to $218.20, effective December 2010.
Recognize projected revenue ($17,458,106) generated from employees with dependents up to age 26 changing premium tiers, as well as the premium add-on amount ($18,481,780) to cover part of the projected cost of the expanded coverage.
Reflect an increase in the employer contribution rate for May and June. (CC:Reflect an increase in the employer contribution rate for May and June for total revenue of $85,807,200. The May increase ($42,903,600) will be received in June 2011. The June increase ($42,903,600) will be received in July 2011.)
Amount appropriated in this Act

$0 ($110,448,160)

$0

($18,399,960)

$0

$8,279,974

$0

($5,180,350)

$0

$4,995,741

$0

$54,421,666

$0

$93,000,000

$0

($43,306,700)

$0

($91,152,762)

$0

$25,000,000

$0

$35,939,886

$0

$85,807,200

$0 $2,927,335,503

17.19. Vital Records

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to register, enter, archive and provide to the public in a timely manner vital records and associated documents.

Total Funds

$4,138,604

Federal Funds and Grants

$500,680

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$500,680

State Funds

$3,637,924

State General Funds

$3,637,924

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

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Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948) Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees. Reduce funds for personal services.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $3,690,567
$44,475
($97,118) $3,637,924

Total Funds $4,191,247
$44,475
($97,118) $4,138,604

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

17.20. Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund

Purpose: Provide disbursements from the Trust Fund to offset the costs of care and rehabilitative services to citizens of the state who have survived brain or spinal cord injuries.

Total Funds

$1,960,848

State Funds

$1,960,848

Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund

$1,960,848

17.21. Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Board Administration

Purpose: Provide administrative support to all agency programs.

Total Funds

$604,328

State Funds

$604,328

State General Funds

$604,328

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $613,360

Total Funds $613,360

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce funds for personal services.

$7,451 ($10,729)

$7,451 ($10,729)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($5,754)

($5,754)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$604,328

$604,328

17.22. Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Graduate Medical Education

Purpose: Address the physician workforce needs of Georgia communities through the support and development of medical education programs.

Total Funds

$8,142,301

State Funds

$8,142,301

State General Funds

$8,142,301

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

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Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948) Reduce funds for Georgia residency programs. Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $8,479,244 ($336,943) $8,142,301

Total Funds $8,479,244 ($336,943) $8,142,301

17.23. Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Mercer School of Medicine Grant

Purpose: Provide funding for the Mercer University School of Medicine to help ensure an adequate supply of primary and other needed physician specialists through a public/private partnership with the State of Georgia.

Total Funds

$20,750,676

State Funds

$20,750,676

State General Funds

$20,750,676

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$21,615,287

$21,615,287

Reduce funds for Mercer University School of Medicine operating grant.

($864,611)

($864,611)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$20,750,676

$20,750,676

17.24. Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Morehouse School of Medicine Grant

Purpose: Provide funding for the Morehouse School of Medicine to help ensure an adequate supply of primary and other needed physician specialists through a public/private partnership with the State of Georgia.

Total Funds

$21,226,230

State Funds

$21,226,230

State General Funds

$21,226,230

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $8,122,357

Total Funds $8,122,357

Reflect reduced ARRA federal medical assistance percentage funds and replace with state funds.

$690,703

$690,703

Increase funds for the Morehouse School of Medicine operating grant. $12,413,170

$12,413,170

Amount appropriated in this Act

$21,226,230

$21,226,230

17.25. Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Undergraduate Medical Education

Purpose: Ensure an adequate supply of primary care and other needed physician specialists through a public/private partnership with medical schools in Georgia.

Total Funds

$2,565,504

State Funds

$2,565,504

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State General Funds

$2,565,504

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $3,042,286

Total Funds $3,042,286

Reduce funds for medical education for Georgia residents at private, in-state institutions.
Reduce funds for undergraduate medical education payments to Morehouse School of Medicine.

($124,260) ($352,522)

($124,260) ($352,522)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,565,504

$2,565,504

17.26. Georgia Composite Medical Board

Purpose: License qualified applicants as physicians, physician's assistants, respiratory care professionals, perfusionists, acupuncturists, orthotists, prosthetists, and auricular (ear) detoxification specialists. Also, investigate complaints and discipline those who violate the Medical Practice Act or other laws governing the professional behavior of the Board licensees.

Total Funds

$1,899,364

State Funds

$1,899,364

State General Funds

$1,899,364

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$1,907,596

$1,907,596

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$31,774

$31,774

Reduce funds for personal services ($70,007) and regular operating expenses ($6,927).

($76,934)

($76,934)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$36,928

$36,928

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,899,364

$1,899,364

17.27. Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission

Purpose: Stabilize and strengthen the state's trauma system, and act as the accountability mechanism for distribution of funds appropriated for trauma system improvement.

Total Funds

$10,543,460

State Funds

$10,543,460

State General Funds

$10,543,460

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $22,241,000

Total Funds $22,241,000

Reduce funds to reflect revised revenue projection.

($11,415,887)

($11,415,887)

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Reduce funds for operating expenses and Office of EMS/Trauma allocation. Require trauma centers to report to the state trauma registry in order to be eligible for grants. (CC:YES)
Amount appropriated in this Act

($281,653) $0
$10,543,460

($281,653) $0
$10,543,460

17.28. State Medical Education Board

Purpose: Ensure an adequate supply of physicians in rural areas of the state and provide a program of aid to promising medical students.

Total Funds

$1,102,470

State Funds

$1,102,470

State General Funds

$1,102,470

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$1,134,706

$1,134,706

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$2,475

$2,475

Reduce funds for the medical fair.

($5,728)

($5,728)

Reduce funds for loan repayment.

($10,000)

($10,000)

Reduce funds for the medical scholarship program.

($20,000)

($20,000)

Reduce funds for personal services.

($6,080)

($6,080)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$7,097

$7,097

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,102,470

$1,102,470

Section 18: Corrections, Department of
Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Federal Recovery Funds
Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds
State General Funds Intra-State Government Transfers
Other Intra-State Government Payments

$1,102,866,043 $5,724,376 $5,724,376 $84,877,269 $84,877,269 $27,624,672 $27,624,672
$975,400,433 $975,400,433
$9,239,293 $9,239,293

18.1. Bainbridge Probation Substance Abuse Treatment Center
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide housing, academic education, counseling, and substance abuse treatment for probationers who require more security

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and supervision than provided by regular community supervision.

Total Funds

$6,101,780

Other Funds

$172,046

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$172,046

State Funds

$5,929,734

State General Funds

$5,929,734

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $6,069,045

Total Funds $6,241,091

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$68,670 $1,250

$68,670 $1,250

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$769

$769

Redistribute operating funds to the Parole Revocation Centers program to more accurately align funds based on projected expenditures.

($210,000)

($210,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,929,734

$6,101,780

18.2. County Jail Subsidy

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to reimburse counties for the costs of incarcerating state prisoners in their local facilities after sentencing.

Total Funds

$9,596,724

State Funds

$9,596,724

State General Funds

$9,596,724

18.3. Departmental Administration

Purpose: To protect and serve the citizens of Georgia by providing an effective and efficient department that administers a balanced correctional system.

Total Funds

$55,032,985

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,996,812

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,996,812

Other Funds

$223,273

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$223,273

State Funds

$52,812,900

State General Funds

$52,812,900

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$51,589,453

$53,809,538

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Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees. Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$641,841
$576,852 $4,754
$52,812,900

$641,841
$576,852 $4,754
$55,032,985

18.4. Detention Centers

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide housing, academic education, vocational training, work details, counseling, and substance abuse treatment for probationers who require more security or supervision than provided by regular community supervision.

Total Funds

$32,053,650

Federal Funds and Grants

$252,380

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$252,380

Other Funds

$4,814,750

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$4,814,750

State Funds

$26,970,029

State General Funds

$26,970,029

Intra-State Government Transfers

$16,491

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$16,491

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$26,482,516

$31,566,137

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$461,373 $18,663

$461,373 $18,663

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$7,477

$7,477

Amount appropriated in this Act

$26,970,029

$32,053,650

18.5. Food and Farm Operations

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to manage timber, raise crops and livestock, and produce dairy items used in preparing meals for offenders.

Total Funds

$29,986,966

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,069,721

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,069,721

Other Funds

$2,100,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$2,100,000

State Funds

$26,817,245

State General Funds

$26,817,245

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$26,376,059

$29,545,780

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$22,686

$22,686

Reduce funds for 4 fast track units at Augusta State Medical Prison (ASMP), Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Prison (GDCP), Telfair State Prison, and Central State Prison due to construction delays.

($128,964)

($128,964)

Close Metro State Prison effective May 2011.

($59,079)

($59,079)

Close 1 Pre-Release Center (PRC) per month beginning in April 2011 for a total of 3 closures as fast tracks come online.

($32,273)

($32,273)

Transfer funds from the State Prisons program based on a reduction in payments to Central State Hospital.

$634,382

$634,382

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$3,483

$3,483

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$951

$951

Amount appropriated in this Act

$26,817,245

$29,986,966

18.6. Health

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide the required constitutional level of physical, dental, and mental health care to all inmates of the state correctional system.

Total Funds

$216,034,890

Other Funds

$8,390,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$8,390,000

State Funds

$207,644,890

State General Funds

$207,644,890

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$209,288,263

$217,678,263

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce funds for 4 fast track units at Augusta State Medical Prison (ASMP), Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Prison (GDCP), Telfair State Prison, and Central State Prison due to construction delays.
Close Metro State Prison effective May 2011.

$201,536 ($1,156,125)
($580,720)

$201,536 ($1,156,125)
($580,720)

Close 1 Pre-Release Center (PRC) per month beginning in April 2011 for a total of 3 closures as fast tracks come online.
Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($111,515) $1,250

($111,515) $1,250

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$2,201

$2,201

Amount appropriated in this Act

$207,644,890

$216,034,890

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18.7. Offender Management

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate and operate the following agency wide support services to ensure public safety: canine units, the County Correctional Institutions program, Correctional Emergency Response Teams, inmate classification, inmate diagnostics, the jail coordination unit, the release and agreements unit, and tactical squads.

Total Funds

$42,091,086

Other Funds

$30,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$30,000

State Funds

$42,061,086

State General Funds

$42,061,086

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $42,060,619

Total Funds $42,090,619

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$60,733

$60,733

Transfer funds and 4 positions to the Clemency Decisions program of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles to gain efficiencies in the clemency release process.
Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($66,812) $5,894

($66,812) $5,894

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$652

$652

Amount appropriated in this Act

$42,061,086

$42,091,086

18.8. Parole Revocation Centers

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide housing, academic education, vocational training, work details, counseling, and substance abuse treatment for parole violators in a secure and supervised setting.

Total Funds

$4,940,964

Federal Funds and Grants

$7,500

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$7,500

Other Funds

$405,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$405,000

State Funds

$4,528,464

State General Funds

$4,528,464

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $4,228,798

Total Funds $4,641,298

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$86,652 $2,232

$86,652 $2,232

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Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$782

$782

Redistribute operating funds from the Bainbridge Probation Substance Abuse Treatment Center program to more accurately align funds based on projected expenditures.

$210,000

$210,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,528,464

$4,940,964

18.9. Private Prisons

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to contract with private companies to provide cost effective prison facilities that ensure public safety.

Total Funds

$84,653,912

State Funds

$84,653,912

State General Funds

$84,653,912

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $86,295,849

Total Funds $86,295,849

Reduce funds for new private prison facilities due to revised opening dates.

($1,641,937)

($1,641,937)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$84,653,912

$84,653,912

18.10. Probation Supervision

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to supervise probationers in Day Reporting Centers, the Savannah Impact Program, intensive or specialized probation, and field supervision.

Total Funds

$87,938,781

Other Funds

$100,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$100,000

State Funds

$87,838,781

State General Funds

$87,838,781

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $86,230,396

Total Funds $86,330,396

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$1,521,881

$1,521,881

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$73,491

$73,491

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$13,013

$13,013

Amount appropriated in this Act

$87,838,781

$87,938,781

18.11. State Prisons
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide housing, academic education, religious support, vocational training, counseling, and substance abuse treatment for

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violent and/or repeat offenders, or nonviolent offenders who have exhausted all other forms of punishment in a secure, well supervised setting; to assist in the reentry of these offenders back into society through the use of Pre-Release Centers; and to provide fire services and work details to the Department, state agencies, and local communities.

Total Funds

$506,520,993

Federal Funds and Grants

$2,397,963

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,397,963

Federal Recovery Funds

$84,877,269

Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified

$84,877,269

Other Funds

$11,389,603

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$11,389,603

State Funds

$398,633,356

State General Funds

$398,633,356

Intra-State Government Transfers

$9,222,802

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$9,222,802

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $396,228,454

Total Funds $504,116,091

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$8,149,229

$8,149,229

Reduce funds for 4 fast track units at Augusta State Medical Prison (ASMP), Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Prison (GDCP), Telfair State Prison, and Central State Prison due to construction delays.
Close Metro State Prison effective May 2011.

($1,520,494) ($2,540,567)

($1,520,494) ($2,540,567)

Close 1 Pre-Release Center (PRC) per month beginning in April 2011 for a total of 3 closures as fast tracks come online.
Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($1,040,215) $196,630

($1,040,215) $196,630

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$94,701

$94,701

Transfer funds to the Food and Farm Operations program based on a reduction in payments to Central State Hospital.
Reduce funds for personnel.

($634,382) ($300,000)

($634,382) ($300,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$398,633,356

$506,520,993

18.12. Transition Centers

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide "work release," allowing inmates to obtain and maintain a paying job in the community, while still receiving housing, academic education, counseling, and substance abuse treatment in a structured center.

Total Funds

$27,913,312

State Funds

$27,913,312

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State General Funds

$27,913,312

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $27,449,117

Total Funds $27,449,117

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$446,016 $13,216

$446,016 $13,216

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$4,963

$4,963

Amount appropriated in this Act

$27,913,312

$27,913,312

Section 19: Defense, Department of
Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds
Agency Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds

$40,719,833 $30,862,483 $30,862,483 $1,186,558 $1,156,311
$30,247 $8,670,792 $8,670,792

19.1. Departmental Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administration to the organized militia in the State of Georgia.

Total Funds

$1,551,891

Federal Funds and Grants

$409,445

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$409,445

Other Funds

$12,942

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$12,942

State Funds

$1,129,504

State General Funds

$1,129,504

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$1,106,941

$1,529,328

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$20,722

$20,722

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($111)

($111)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$1,952

$1,952

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,129,504

$1,551,891

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19.2. Military Readiness

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide an Army National Guard, Air National Guard, and State Defense Force for the state of Georgia that can be activated and deployed at the direction of the President or the Governor for a man made crisis or natural disaster.

Total Funds

$25,849,526

Federal Funds and Grants

$20,240,930

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$20,240,930

Other Funds

$1,173,616

Agency Funds

$1,156,311

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$17,305

State Funds

$4,434,980

State General Funds

$4,434,980

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $4,442,330

Total Funds $25,856,876

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$44,632

$44,632

Reduce funds for personal services.

($286,565)

($286,565)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($384)

($384)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$4,967

$4,967

Provide funding for utility expenses.

$230,000

$230,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,434,980

$25,849,526

19.3. Youth Educational Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational and vocational opportunities to at-risk youth through Youth Challenge Academies and Starbase programs.

Total Funds

$13,318,416

Federal Funds and Grants

$10,212,108

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$10,212,108

State Funds

$3,106,308

State General Funds

$3,106,308

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $3,111,277

Total Funds $13,491,625

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce funds for operating expenses.

$44,140 ($56,080)

$44,140 ($224,320)

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Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium. Amount appropriated in this Act

($56) $7,027 $3,106,308

($56) $7,027 $13,318,416

Section 20: Driver Services, Department of
Total Funds Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds
State General Funds

$59,907,023 $2,844,121 $2,844,121 $57,062,902 $57,062,902

20.1. Customer Service Support

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is for administration of license issuance, as well as driver training and education regulatory programs.

Total Funds

$9,541,391

Other Funds

$500,857

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$500,857

State Funds

$9,040,534

State General Funds

$9,040,534

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$9,146,117

$9,646,974

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$83,811

$83,811

Eliminate 3 filled positions.

($168,507)

($168,507)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($4,354)

($4,354)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$90,467

$90,467

Reduce funds for operations.

($107,000)

($107,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$9,040,534

$9,541,391

20.2. License Issuance

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to issue and renew driver's licenses, maintain driver records, operate Customer Service Centers, provide online access to services, provide motorcycle safety instruction, produce driver manuals, and investigate driver's license fraud.

Total Funds

$49,014,273

Other Funds

$1,827,835

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,827,835

State Funds

$47,186,438

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State General Funds

$47,186,438

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948) Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.
Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.
Delay relocating the Cumming Customer Service Center.
Eliminate 33 vacant driver examiner positions. Realize operational efficiencies through modifications to service delivery and operational costs. Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $48,206,729
$525,207
($47,585) $61,363
($150,000) ($1,152,500)
($256,776)
$47,186,438

Total Funds $50,034,564
$525,207
($47,585) $61,363
($150,000) ($1,152,500)
($256,776)
$49,014,273

20.3. Regulatory Compliance

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate driver safety and education programs for both novice and problem drivers by approving driver education curricula and auditing third-party driver education providers for compliance with state laws and regulations. The purpose of this appropriation is also to certify ignition interlock device providers.

Total Funds

$1,351,359

Other Funds

$515,429

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$515,429

State Funds

$835,930

State General Funds

$835,930

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $851,697

Total Funds $1,367,126

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$17,424

$17,424

Eliminate 1 filled position.

($32,320)

($32,320)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($871)

($871)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$835,930

$1,351,359

Section 21: Early Care and Learning, Department of
Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Child Care and Development Block Grant (CFDA 93.575)

$513,768,247 $146,160,569 $24,792,746

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Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Federal Recovery Funds
Child Care and Development Block Grant (ARRA) (CFDA 93.575)
Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds
Agency Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds Lottery Funds State General Funds

$121,367,823 $11,377,518
$10,000,000
$1,377,518 $39,250 $10,000 $29,250
$356,190,910 $355,016,059
$1,174,851

21.1. Child Care Services

Purpose: Regulate, license, and train child care providers; to support the infant and toddler and afterschool networks; and to provide inclusion services for children with disabilities.

Total Funds

$7,832,597

Federal Funds and Grants

$6,642,746

Child Care and Development Block Grant (CFDA 93.575)

$6,642,746

Other Funds

$15,000

Agency Funds

$10,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$5,000

State Funds

$1,174,851

State General Funds

$1,174,851

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $1,276,823

Total Funds $7,934,569

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Eliminate 1 filled position.

$31,793 ($64,444)

$31,793 ($64,444)

Replace a portion of an attorney's salary with federal USDA funds.

($41,775)

($41,775)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$3,732

$3,732

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($31,278)

($31,278)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,174,851

$7,832,597

21.2. Nutrition

Purpose: Ensure that USDA compliant meals are served to eligible children and adults in day care settings and to eligible youth during the summer.

Total Funds

$121,000,000

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Federal Funds and Grants Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$121,000,000 $121,000,000

21.3. Pre-Kindergarten Program

Purpose: Provide funding, training, technical assistance, and oversight of Pre-K programs operated by public and private providers throughout the state and to improve the quality of early learning and increase school readiness for Georgia's four year olds.

Total Funds

$355,533,882

Federal Funds and Grants

$517,823

Child Care and Development Block Grant (CFDA 93.575)

$150,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$367,823

State Funds

$355,016,059

Lottery Funds

$355,016,059

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $355,016,656

Total Funds $355,534,479

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($597)

($597)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$355,016,059

$355,533,882

21.4. Quality Initiatives

Purpose: Implement innovative strategies and programs that focus on improving the quality of and access to early education, child care, and nutrition for Georgia's children and families.

Total Funds

$29,401,768

Federal Funds and Grants

$18,000,000

Child Care and Development Block Grant (CFDA 93.575)

$18,000,000

Federal Recovery Funds

$11,377,518

Child Care and Development Block Grant (ARRA) (CFDA 93.575)

$10,000,000

Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,377,518

Other Funds

$24,250

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$24,250

Section 22: Economic Development, Department of
Total Funds Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds
State General Funds

$27,537,200 $20,370 $20,370
$27,516,830 $27,516,830

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22.1. Business Recruitment and Expansion

Purpose: Recruit, retain, and expand businesses in Georgia through a statewide network of regional project managers, foreign and domestic marketing, and participation in Georgia Allies.

Total Funds

$7,697,218

State Funds

$7,697,218

State General Funds

$7,697,218

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $8,215,850

Total Funds $8,215,850

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce funds for marketing expenses.

$81,029 ($600,000)

$81,029 ($600,000)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$339

$339

Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,697,218

$7,697,218

22.2. Departmental Administration

Purpose: Influence, affect, and enhance economic development in Georgia and provide information to people and companies to promote the state.

Total Funds

$3,927,185

Other Funds

$126

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$126

State Funds

$3,927,059

State General Funds

$3,927,059

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $3,884,658

Total Funds $3,884,784

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$61,890

$61,890

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($8,574)

($8,574)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$585

$585

Reduce funds for travel expenses.

($11,500)

($11,500)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,927,059

$3,927,185

22.3. Film, Video, and Music

Purpose: Increase industry awareness of Georgia business opportunities, financial incentives, infrastructure resources, and natural resources in order to attract film, video, music, and electronic gaming industry projects and businesses to the state.

Total Funds

$999,244

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State Funds

$999,244

State General Funds

$999,244

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$989,381

$989,381

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$9,853

$9,853

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$10

$10

Amount appropriated in this Act

$999,244

$999,244

22.4. Innovation and Technology

Purpose: Market and promote strategic industries to existing and potential Georgia businesses by partnering businesses with the Centers of Innovation, research universities, incubators, and other companies.

Total Funds

$1,451,751

State Funds

$1,451,751

State General Funds

$1,451,751

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$1,441,290

$1,441,290

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$10,435 $26

$10,435 $26

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,451,751

$1,451,751

22.5. International Relations and Trade

Purpose: Develop international markets for Georgia products and to attract international companies to the state through business and trade missions, foreign advertising, a network of overseas offices and representatives, and by providing technical and educational assistance to businesses.

Total Funds

$2,079,124

State Funds

$2,079,124

State General Funds

$2,079,124

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $2,060,270

Total Funds $2,060,270

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$18,792

$18,792

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Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses. Amount appropriated in this Act

$62 $2,079,124

$62 $2,079,124

22.6. Small and Minority Business Development

Purpose: Assist entrepreneurs and small and minority businesses by providing technical assistance on planning, advocacy, business needs, and identifying potential markets and suppliers, and to provide assistance to local communities in growing small businesses.

Total Funds

$900,636

Other Funds

$20,244

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$20,244

State Funds

$880,392

State General Funds

$880,392

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$866,534

$886,778

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$13,821 $37

$13,821 $37

Amount appropriated in this Act

$880,392

$900,636

22.7. Tourism

Purpose: Provide information to visitors about tourism opportunities throughout the state, operate and maintain state welcome centers, fund the Georgia Historical Society and Georgia Humanities Council, and work with communities to develop and market tourism products in order to attract more tourism to the state.

Total Funds

$9,589,286

State Funds

$9,589,286

State General Funds

$9,589,286

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$10,114,324

$10,114,324

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$74,559

$74,559

Reduce funds for marketing expenses.

($600,000)

($600,000)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$403

$403

Amount appropriated in this Act

$9,589,286

$9,589,286

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

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22.8. Civil War Commission

Purpose: Coordinate planning, preservation, and promotion of structures, buildings, sites, and battlefields associated with the Civil War and to acquire or provide funds for the acquisition of Civil War battlefields, cemeteries and other historic properties associated with the Civil War.

Total Funds

$9,600

State Funds

$9,600

State General Funds

$9,600

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$10,000

$10,000

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($400)

($400)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$9,600

$9,600

22.9. Payments to Aviation Hall of Fame

Purpose: Provide operating funds for the Aviation Hall of Fame.

Total Funds

$21,120

State Funds

$21,120

State General Funds

$21,120

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $22,000

Total Funds $22,000

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($880)

($880)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$21,120

$21,120

22.10. Payments to Georgia Medical Center Authority

Purpose: Provide operating funds for the Georgia Medical Center Authority.

Total Funds

$190,923

State Funds

$190,923

State General Funds

$190,923

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $200,000

Total Funds $200,000

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($8,000)

($8,000)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($1,077)

($1,077)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$190,923

$190,923

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22.11. Payments to Georgia Music Hall of Fame Authority

Purpose: Provide operating funds for the Georgia Music Hall of Fame to maintain museum facilities, conserve the collection, and promote music-related tourism statewide through public outreach and special events.

Total Funds

$370,760

State Funds

$370,760

State General Funds

$370,760

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $386,208

Total Funds $386,208

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($15,448)

($15,448)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$370,760

$370,760

22.12. Payments to Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Authority

Purpose: Provide operating funds for the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame to maintain museum facilities, maintain the collection, and promote special events.

Total Funds

$300,353

State Funds

$300,353

State General Funds

$300,353

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $312,329

Total Funds $312,329

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($12,493)

($12,493)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$517

$517

Amount appropriated in this Act

$300,353

$300,353

Section 23: Education, Department of
Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Federal Recovery Funds
Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds
RSR for K-12 State General Funds

$9,896,484,698 $2,073,697,192 $2,073,697,192
$738,475,707 $738,475,707 $16,897,355 $16,897,355 $7,067,414,444 $152,157,908 $6,915,256,536

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The formula calculation for Quality Basic Education funding assumes a base unit cost of $2,725.07. In addition, all local school system allotments for Quality Basic Education shall be made in accordance with funds appropriated by this Act.

23.1. Agricultural Education

Purpose: Assist local school systems with developing and funding agricultural education programs, and to provide afterschool and summer educational leadership opportunities for students.

Total Funds

$10,969,295

Federal Funds and Grants

$124,318

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$124,318

Other Funds

$3,090,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$3,090,000

State Funds

$7,754,977

State General Funds

$7,754,977

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $8,049,778

Total Funds $11,264,096

Reduce funds.

($322,801)

($322,801)

Provide funding for equipment replacement at Camp John Hope in Fort Valley.
Redirect $2,000,000 in 5-year bonds approved in HB 948 for vocational equipment for repairs and renovations at Camp John Hope in Fort Valley. (CC:YES)

$28,000 $0

$28,000 $0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,754,977

$10,969,295

23.2. Central Office

Purpose: Provide administrative support to the State Board of Education, Departmental programs, and local school systems.

Total Funds

$106,719,679

Federal Funds and Grants

$72,805,607

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$72,805,607

Federal Recovery Funds

$706,059

Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified

$706,059

Other Funds

$2,979,649

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$2,979,649

State Funds

$30,228,364

State General Funds

$30,228,364

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

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Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948) Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees. Reduce regular operating expenses ($478,689) and contractual services ($228,376). Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.
Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $30,554,450
$427,777
($707,065)
($18,847) ($27,951) $30,228,364

Total Funds $107,045,765
$427,777
($707,065)
($18,847) ($27,951) $106,719,679

23.3. Charter Schools

Purpose: Authorize charter schools and charter systems and to provide funds for competitive grants for planning, implementation, facilities, and operations of those entities.

Total Funds

$14,818,117

Federal Funds and Grants

$12,803,723

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$12,803,723

State Funds

$2,014,394

State General Funds

$2,014,394

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $2,148,300

Total Funds $14,952,023

Reduce funding for planning grants ($52,973) and facility grants ($80,933).

($133,906)

($133,906)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,014,394

$14,818,117

23.4. Communities in Schools

Purpose: Support Performance Learning Centers and maintain a network of local affiliate organizations across the state, and to partner with other state and national organizations to support student success in school and beyond.

Total Funds

$933,100

State Funds

$933,100

State General Funds

$933,100

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$971,979

$971,979

Reduce funding for local affiliate organizations.

($38,879)

($38,879)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$933,100

$933,100

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23.5. Curriculum Development

Purpose: Develop a statewide, standards-based curriculum to guide instruction and assessment, and to provide training and instructional resources to teachers for implementing this curriculum.

Total Funds

$1,012,800

State Funds

$1,012,800

State General Funds

$1,012,800

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $1,112,800

Total Funds $1,112,800

Reduce funds for special assignment contracts.

($100,000)

($100,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,012,800

$1,012,800

23.6. Federal Programs

Purpose: Coordinate federally funded programs and allocate federal funds to school systems.

Total Funds

$1,991,830,456

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,384,651,391

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,384,651,391

Federal Recovery Funds

$607,179,065

Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified

$607,179,065

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $0

Total Funds $1,738,943,672

Reduce federal Recovery funds ($68,502,046) to reflect project expenditures.
Recognize federal Education Jobs funds to assist local educational agencies in saving or creating education jobs (Total Funds: $321,388,830).

$0

($68,502,046)

$0

$321,388,830

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0 $1,991,830,456

23.7. Georgia Learning Resources System (GLRS)

Purpose: Train teachers and administrators in instructional practices, to assist local school districts in complying with federal education laws, and to provide resources to educators and parents of students with disabilities.

Total Funds

$6,153,035

Federal Funds and Grants

$6,153,035

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$6,153,035

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23.8. Georgia Virtual School

Purpose: Expand the accessibility and breadth of course offerings so that Georgia students can recover credits, access supplementary resources, enhance their studies, or earn additional credits in a manner not involving on-site interaction with a teacher.

Total Funds

$5,292,362

Other Funds

$409,685

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$409,685

State Funds

$4,882,677

State General Funds

$4,882,677

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $4,982,568

Total Funds $5,392,253

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$5,220

$5,220

Reduce funding for contractual services.

($105,111)

($105,111)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,882,677

$5,292,362

23.9. Georgia Youth Science and Technology

Purpose: Offer educational programming that increases interest and enthusiasm in science, math, and technology, particularly among elementary and middle school teachers and students in underserved areas of the state.

Total Funds

$150,000

State Funds

$150,000

State General Funds

$150,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $150,000

Total Funds $150,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$150,000

$150,000

23.10. Governor's Honors Program

Purpose: Provide gifted high school students a summer program of challenging and enriching educational opportunities not usually available during the regular school year.

Total Funds

$1,022,137

State Funds

$1,022,137

State General Funds

$1,022,137

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$1,063,633

$1,063,633

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Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees. Reduce funding for personal services.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,181
($44,677) $1,022,137

$3,181
($44,677) $1,022,137

23.11. Information Technology Services Purpose: Provide Internet access for local school systems.
Total Funds State Funds
State General Funds

$3,321,803 $3,321,803 $3,321,803

23.12. National Science Center and Foundation

Purpose: Promote students' interest in math and science by offering educational programs and developing and helping schools implement educational technology.

Total Funds

$50,000

State Funds

$50,000

State General Funds

$50,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $200,000

Total Funds $200,000

Eliminate funding for the National Science Center and Foundation.

($150,000)

($150,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$50,000

$50,000

23.13. Non Quality Basic Education Formula Grants

Purpose: Fund specific initiatives, including: the Georgia Special Needs Scholarship, children in residential education facilities, compensation for high performance principals, grants for migrant education, sparsity, low incidence special education, and one-time projects for local education boards.

Total Funds

$16,800,455

State Funds

$16,800,455

State General Funds

$16,800,455

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $19,215,457

Total Funds $19,215,457

Eliminate state funds for Migrant Education grants.

($249,113)

($249,113)

Reduce funding for Sparsity Grants.

($119,332)

($119,332)

Reduce funds provided for Special Needs Scholarships. (CC:Reduce funds to reflect actual need.)

($2,046,557)

($2,046,557)

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Amount appropriated in this Act

$16,800,455

$16,800,455

23.14. Nutrition

Purpose: Provide leadership, training, technical assistance, and resources so local program personnel can deliver meals that support nutritional well-being and performance at school and comply with federal standards.

Total Funds

$562,914,546

Federal Funds and Grants

$534,263,075

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$534,263,075

Federal Recovery Funds

$4,420,793

Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified

$4,420,793

State Funds

$24,230,678

State General Funds

$24,230,678

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $25,629,814

Total Funds $564,313,682

Reduce supplemental funding for the nutrition program.

($1,399,136)

($1,399,136)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$24,230,678

$562,914,546

23.15. Preschool Handicapped

Purpose: Provide early educational services to three and four-year-old students with disabilities so that they enter school better prepared to succeed.

Total Funds

$27,327,312

State Funds

$27,327,312

State General Funds

$27,327,312

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $28,465,950

Total Funds $28,465,950

Reduce funds.

($1,138,638)

($1,138,638)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$27,327,312

$27,327,312

23.16. Pupil Transportation

Purpose: Assist local school systems in their efforts to provide safe and efficient transportation for students to and from school and school related activities.

Total Funds

$133,083,261

State Funds

$133,083,261

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State General Funds

$133,083,261

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $138,628,397

Total Funds $138,628,397

Reduce funds.

($5,545,136)

($5,545,136)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$133,083,261

$133,083,261

23.17. Quality Basic Education Equalization

Purpose: Provide additional financial assistance to local school systems ranking in the lowest 75% of per pupil tax wealth as outlined in O.C.G.A. 20-2-165.

Total Funds

$437,133,729

State Funds

$437,133,729

RSR for K-12

$88,346

State General Funds

$437,045,383

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $436,158,587

Total Funds $436,158,587

Correct an error in Local Option Sales Tax revenue data reported and equalization earnings for Colquitt ($443,930) and Chattooga ($31,212) County School Systems.

$475,142

$475,142

Provide funding to Laurens County Public Schools to correct an error.

$500,000

$500,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$437,133,729

$437,133,729

23.18. Quality Basic Education Local Five Mill Share

Purpose: Recognize the required local portion of the Quality Basic Education program as outlined in O.C.G.A. 20-2-164.

Total Funds

($1,697,504,730)

State Funds

($1,697,504,730)

State General Funds

($1,697,504,730)

23.19. Quality Basic Education Program

Purpose: Provide formula funds to school systems based on full time equivalent students for the instruction of students in grades K-12 as outlined in O.C.G.A. 20-2-161.

Total Funds

$8,011,379,794

Federal Recovery Funds

$126,169,790

Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified

$126,169,790

State Funds

$7,885,210,004

RSR for K-12

$152,069,562

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State General Funds

$7,733,140,442

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $7,786,519,286

Total Funds $7,927,228,793

Provide a mid-term adjustment for enrollment growth.

$82,952,420

$82,952,420

Provide differentiated pay for newly certified math and science teachers.
Reduce American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 funds to reflect its usage during FY 2010 (Total Funds: $14,539,717).

$12,648,503 $0

$12,648,503 ($14,539,717)

Provide an adjustment for teacher training and experience for new charter commission schools opening in the 2010-2011 school year.

$1,192,589

$1,192,589

Utilize existing QBE funds to fund Charter System earnings. (CC:Increase funds for Charter System earnings.)
Utilize existing QBE funds to fund Charter System earnings. (CC:NO;Provide additional funds rather than utilize existing funds.)

$1,897,206 $0

$1,897,206 $0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,885,210,004 $8,011,379,794

23.20. Regional Education Service Agencies (RESAs)

Purpose: Provide Georgia's sixteen Regional Education Service Agencies with funds to assist local school systems with improving the effectiveness of their educational programs by providing curriculum consultation, skill enhancement, professional development, technology training, and other shared services.

Total Funds

$8,883,964

State Funds

$8,883,964

State General Funds

$8,883,964

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $9,316,629

Total Funds $9,316,629

Reduce funding provided for the RESAs core services.

($241,172)

($241,172)

Reduce funding provided for the Education Technology Centers.

($120,000)

($120,000)

Reduce grant amounts provided for Math Mentors.

($71,493)

($71,493)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$8,883,964

$8,883,964

23.21. School Improvement

Purpose: Provide research, technical assistance, resources, teacher professional learning, and leadership training for low-performing schools and local educational agencies to help them design and implement school improvement strategies to improve graduation rates and overall student achievement.

Total Funds

$5,463,357

State Funds

$5,463,357

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State General Funds

$5,463,357

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $5,757,500

Total Funds $5,757,500

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce operational funds.

$77,522 ($371,665)

$77,522 ($371,665)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,463,357

$5,463,357

23.22. School Nurses

Purpose: Provide funding for school nurses who provide health procedures for students at school.

Total Funds

$26,399,520

State Funds

$26,399,520

State General Funds

$26,399,520

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$27,499,500

$27,499,500

Reduce funding for grants.

($1,099,980)

($1,099,980)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$26,399,520

$26,399,520

23.23. Severely Emotional Disturbed (SED)

Purpose: Fund the Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support (GNETS), which provides services, education, and resources for students ages three to twenty-one with autism or severe emotional behavioral problems and their families.

Total Funds

$70,934,433

Federal Funds and Grants

$7,983,572

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$7,983,572

State Funds

$62,950,861

State General Funds

$62,950,861

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $65,573,814

Total Funds $73,557,386

Reduce funds.

($2,622,953)

($2,622,953)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$62,950,861

$70,934,433

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23.24. State Interagency Transfers

Purpose: Provide health insurance to retired teachers and non-certified personnel and to pass through funding via a contract. These transfers include health insurance for retired teachers and non-certificated personnel, special education services in other state agencies, teacher's retirement, and vocational funding for the post-secondary vocational education agency.

Total Funds

$57,510,334

Federal Funds and Grants

$23,930,738

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$23,930,738

State Funds

$33,579,596

State General Funds

$33,579,596

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $39,309,946

Total Funds $63,240,684

Provide funding for State Interagency Transfers' Non-certificated Health Insurance.

($5,180,350)

($5,180,350)

Reduce supplemental grants.

($550,000)

($550,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$33,579,596

$57,510,334

23.25. State Schools

Purpose: Prepare sensory-impaired and multi-disabled students to become productive citizens by providing a learning environment addressing their academic, vocational, and social development.

Total Funds

$24,429,325

Other Funds

$1,423,122

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,423,122

State Funds

$23,006,203

State General Funds

$23,006,203

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$22,621,807

$24,044,929

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$375,296

$375,296

Provide funds for physical fitness activities at the Georgia School for the Deaf.

$9,100

$9,100

Amount appropriated in this Act

$23,006,203

$24,429,325

23.26. Technology/Career Education Purpose: Equip students with academic, vocational, technical, and leadership skills and

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to extend learning opportunities beyond the traditional school day and year. Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds

$40,855,043 $17,708,583 $17,708,583
$8,994,899 $8,994,899 $14,151,561 $14,151,561

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $14,792,880

Total Funds $41,496,362

Reduce funding.

($641,319)

($641,319)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$14,151,561

$40,855,043

23.27. Testing

Purpose: Administer the statewide student assessment program and provide related testing instruments and training to local schools.

Total Funds

$27,096,654

Federal Funds and Grants

$13,273,150

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$13,273,150

State Funds

$13,823,504

State General Funds

$13,823,504

23.28. Tuition for Multi-handicapped

Purpose: Partially reimburse school systems for private residential placements when the school system is unable to provide an appropriate program for a multi-handicapped student.

Total Funds

$1,504,917

State Funds

$1,504,917

State General Funds

$1,504,917

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $1,567,622

Total Funds $1,567,622

Reduce funding.

($62,705)

($62,705)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,504,917

$1,504,917

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Section 24: Employees' Retirement System
Total Funds Other Funds
Agency Funds State Funds
State General Funds Intra-State Government Transfers
Retirement Payments

$28,811,899 $3,028,535 $3,028,535 $9,030,245 $9,030,245 $16,753,119 $16,753,119

It is the intent of the General Assembly that the employer contribution rate for the Employees' Retirement System shall not exceed 10.41% for New Plan employees and 5.66% for Old Plan employees. For the GSEPS employees, the employer contribution rate shall not exceed 6.54% for the pension portion of the benefit and 3.0% in employer match contributions for the 401(k) portion of the benefit. It is the intent of the General Assembly that the employer contribution for Public School Employees' Retirement System shall not exceed $187.16 per member for State Fiscal Year 2011.

24.1. Deferred Compensation

Purpose: Provide excellent service to participants in the deferred compensation program for all employees of the state, giving them an effective supplement for their retirement planning.

Total Funds

$3,028,535

Other Funds

$3,028,535

Agency Funds

$3,028,535

24.2. Georgia Military Pension Fund

Purpose: Provide retirement allowances and other benefits for members of the Georgia National Guard.

Total Funds

$1,521,245

State Funds

$1,521,245

State General Funds

$1,521,245

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $1,281,784

Total Funds $1,281,784

Increase funds to the level required by the latest actuarial report.

$239,461

$239,461

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,521,245

$1,521,245

24.3. Public School Employees Retirement System
Purpose: Account for the receipt of retirement contributions, ensure sound investing of system funds, and provide timely and accurate payment of retirement benefits.

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Total Funds

$7,509,000

State Funds

$7,509,000

State General Funds

$7,509,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $7,509,000

Total Funds $7,509,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,509,000

$7,509,000

24.4. System Administration

Purpose: Collect employee and employer contributions, invest the accumulated funds, and disburse retirement benefits to members and beneficiaries.

Total Funds

$16,753,119

Intra-State Government Transfers

$16,753,119

Retirement Payments

$16,753,119

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $0

Total Funds $16,748,641

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$0

$4,478

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$16,753,119

Section 25: Forestry Commission, Georgia
Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Federal Recovery Funds
Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds
Agency Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds

$48,792,880 $9,058,380 $9,058,380 $5,000,000 $5,000,000 $6,798,395
$395,161 $6,403,234 $27,936,105 $27,936,105

25.1. Commission Administration

Purpose: Administer work force needs, handle purchasing, accounts receivable and payable, meet information technology needs, and provide oversight that emphasizes customer values and process innovation.

Total Funds

$3,379,372

Federal Funds and Grants

$34,106

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Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$34,106

Other Funds

$50,888

Agency Funds

$46,016

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$4,872

State Funds

$3,294,378

State General Funds

$3,294,378

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $3,454,715

Total Funds $3,539,709

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce funds for personal services to reflect projected expenditures and eliminate 5 positions.

$45,526 ($115,496)

$45,526 ($115,496)

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($82,352)

($82,352)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($5,034)

($5,034)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($2,981)

($2,981)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,294,378

$3,379,372

25.2. Forest Management

Purpose: Ensure the stewardship of forest lands; to collect and analyze state forestry inventory data; to administer federal forestry cost share assistance programs; to study forest health and invasive species control issues; to manage state owned forests; to educate private forest landowners and timber harvesters about best management practices; to assist communities with management of forested greenspace; to promote and obtain conservation easements; to manage Georgia's Carbon Registry; to promote retention, investment, and/or expansion of new emerging and existing forest and forest biomass industries, and, during extreme fire danger, to provide logistical, overhead, and direct fire suppression assistance to the Forest Protection program.

Total Funds

$11,726,507

Federal Funds and Grants

$6,648,276

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$6,648,276

Federal Recovery Funds

$1,900,000

Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,900,000

Other Funds

$1,052,832

Agency Funds

$349,145

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$703,687

State Funds

$2,125,399

State General Funds

$2,125,399

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

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Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948) Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees. Replace state funds with existing federal funds for personal services. Reduce funds for personal services to reflect projected expenditures and eliminate 7 positions. Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.
Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium. Replace state funds with other funds for operating expenses (Total Funds: $0) Reduce funds for operating expenses.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $2,525,694
$38,858
($108,737) ($268,102)
($430) ($6,884) ($50,000)
($5,000) $2,125,399

Total Funds $12,076,802
$38,858
($108,737) ($268,102)
($430) ($6,884)
$0
($5,000) $11,726,507

25.3. Forest Protection

Purpose: Ensure an aggressive and efficient response and suppression of forest fires in the unincorporated areas of the State; to mitigate hazardous forest fuels; to issue burn permits, to provide statewide education in the prevention of wildfires; to perform wildfire arson investigations; to promote community wildland fire planning and protection through cooperative agreements with fire departments; to train and certify firefighters in wildland firefighting; to provide assistance and support to rural fire departments including selling wildland fire engines and tankers; and to support the Forest Management program during periods of low fire danger.

Total Funds

$32,479,921

Federal Funds and Grants

$2,242,281

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,242,281

Federal Recovery Funds

$3,100,000

Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified

$3,100,000

Other Funds

$4,621,312

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$4,621,312

State Funds

$22,516,328

State General Funds

$22,516,328

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $22,550,048

Total Funds $32,513,641

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce funds for operating expenses.

$403,624 ($126,045)

$403,624 ($126,045)

Reduce funds for personal services to reflect projected expenditures and eliminate 4 positions.

($187,435)

($187,435)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($5,422)

($5,422)

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Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.
Replace state funds with existing federal funds for personal services.
Reduce funds to reflect reorganization of district offices and eliminate 3 positions. Provide funds for regular operations to comply with the narrow banding license requirement of the Federal Communications Commission, (FCC).
Amount appropriated in this Act

($37,450) ($44,970) ($108,562)
$72,540
$22,516,328

($37,450) ($44,970) ($108,562)
$72,540
$32,479,921

25.4. Tree Seedling Nursery

Purpose: Produce an adequate quantity of high quality forest tree seedlings for sale at reasonable cost to Georgia landowners.

Total Funds

$1,207,080

Federal Funds and Grants

$133,717

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$133,717

Other Funds

$1,073,363

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,073,363

Section 26: Governor, Office of the
Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (CFDA 93.558)
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified Prior Year funds State General Funds State Funds State General Funds

$86,229,440 $44,683,517
$3,814,350
$40,869,167 $4,381,284 $2,481,284 $1,900,000 $37,164,639 $37,164,639

There is hereby appropriated to the Office of the Governor the sum of $400,000 of the moneys collected in accordance with O.C.G.A. Title 10, Chapter 1, Article 28. The sum of money is appropriated for use by the Office of Consumer Protection for all the purposes for which such moneys may be appropriated pursuant to Article 28.
The Mansion allowance shall be $40,000.

26.1. Governor's Emergency Fund

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide emergency funds to draw on when disasters create extraordinary demands on government.

Total Funds

$3,469,576

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State Funds State General Funds

$3,469,576 $3,469,576

26.2. Governor's Office

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide numerous duties including, but not limited to: granting commissions, appointments and vacancies, maintaining order, and temporary transfer of institutions between departments or agencies. The Mansion allowance per OCGA 45-7-4 shall be $40,000.

Total Funds

$11,364,997

Federal Funds and Grants

$5,196,851

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$5,196,851

Other Funds

$100,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$100,000

State Funds

$6,068,146

State General Funds

$6,068,146

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $6,276,732

Total Funds $11,573,583

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$73,954

$73,954

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($232,621)

($232,621)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($50,687)

($50,687)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$768

$768

Amount appropriated in this Act

$6,068,146

$11,364,997

26.3. Governor's Office of Planning and Budget

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to improve state government operations and services by leading and assisting in the evaluation, development, and implementation of budgets, plans, programs, and policies.

Total Funds

$7,919,045

State Funds

$7,919,045

State General Funds

$7,919,045

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$8,022,745

$8,022,745

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce funds for operating expenses.

$92,317 ($296,999)

$92,317 ($296,999)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$100,982

$100,982

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Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,919,045

$7,919,045

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

26.4. Georgia Commission on Equal Opportunity

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce the Georgia Fair Employment Practices Act of 1978, as amended, and the Fair Housing Act, which makes it unlawful to discriminate against any individual.

Total Funds

$907,147

Federal Funds and Grants

$407,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$407,000

State Funds

$500,147

State General Funds

$500,147

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $522,722

Total Funds $929,722

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$8,885

$8,885

Eliminate 1 position.

($39,964)

($39,964)

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($2,200)

($2,200)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$10,704

$10,704

Amount appropriated in this Act

$500,147

$907,147

26.5. Georgia Council for the Arts

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for Council operations, fund grants and services for non-profit arts and cultural organizations, and maintain the Georgia State Art Collection and Capitol Galleries.

Total Funds

$1,422,758

Federal Funds and Grants

$659,400

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$659,400

State Funds

$763,358

State General Funds

$763,358

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$790,735

$1,450,135

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$4,252

$4,252

Reduce funds for personal services.

($8,871)

($8,871)

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Reduce funds for operating expenses. Amount appropriated in this Act

($22,758) $763,358

($22,758) $1,422,758

26.6. Georgia Emergency Management Agency

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a disaster, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery program by coordinating federal, state, and other resources and supporting local governments to respond to major disasters and emergency events, and to coordinate state resources for the preparation and prevention of threats and acts of terrorism and to serve as the State's point of contact for the federal Department of Homeland Security.

Total Funds

$32,573,003

Federal Funds and Grants

$29,703,182

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$29,703,182

Other Funds

$807,856

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$807,856

State Funds

$2,061,965

State General Funds

$2,061,965

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$2,389,020

$32,900,058

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$32,820

$32,820

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($8,457)

($8,457)

Eliminate state funding for the Excess Property 1122 Procurement Program and transfer program operations to the Department of Public Safety.

($81,923)

($81,923)

Reduce funds for the Meridian Systems contract.

($8,550)

($8,550)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($260,945)

($260,945)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,061,965

$32,573,003

26.7. Georgia Professional Standards Commission

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to direct the preparation of, certify, recognize, and recruit Georgia educators, and to enforce standards regarding educator professional preparation, performance, and ethics.

Total Funds

$6,393,880

Federal Funds and Grants

$411,930

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$411,930

Other Funds

$500

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$500

State Funds

$5,981,450

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State General Funds

$5,981,450

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $6,109,052

Total Funds $6,521,482

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$99,191 $11,923

$99,191 $11,923

Reduce funds for personal services and operating expenses.

($238,716)

($238,716)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,981,450

$6,393,880

26.8. Governor's Office for Children and Families

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to enhance coordination and communication among providers and stakeholders of services to families.

Total Funds

$11,808,055

Federal Funds and Grants

$8,215,596

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (CFDA 93.558)

$3,814,350

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$4,401,246

Other Funds

$1,900,000

Prior Year funds State General Funds

$1,900,000

State Funds

$1,692,459

State General Funds

$1,692,459

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $4,002,330

Total Funds $12,467,926

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$9,988

$9,988

Maximize federal grant funds by shifting allowable personnel expenditures.
Eliminate all non-essential travel.

($20,939) ($2,500)

($20,939) ($2,500)

Reduce funds for training.

($13,300)

($13,300)

Reduce operating expenses.

($8,300)

($8,300)

Maximize federal fund sources by shifting allowable real estate rental costs.
Maximize federal fund sources for annual youth conference.

($16,773) ($32,700)

($16,773) ($32,700)

Reduce funds available for implementing new Community Strategy Grants.
Recognize the FY 2011 transfer of TANF funds to the Department of Human Services.
Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($291,314) $0
($34,033)

($291,314) ($250,000) ($34,033)

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Replace funds. Amount appropriated in this Act

($1,900,000) $1,692,459

$0 $11,808,055

26.9. Governor's Office of Consumer Protection

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect consumers and legitimate business enterprises from unfair and deceptive business practices through the enforcement of the Fair Business Practices Act and other related consumer protection statutes.

Total Funds

$7,991,798

Other Funds

$1,572,903

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,572,903

State Funds

$6,418,895

State General Funds

$6,418,895

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$6,664,935

$8,237,838

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Eliminate 4 vacant positions.

$95,096 ($354,465)

$95,096 ($354,465)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$13,329

$13,329

Amount appropriated in this Act

$6,418,895

$7,991,798

26.10. Office of the Child Advocate

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide independent oversight of persons, organizations, and agencies responsible for the protection and well-being of children.

Total Funds

$921,493

Federal Funds and Grants

$89,558

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$89,558

Other Funds

$25

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$25

State Funds

$831,910

State General Funds

$831,910

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$879,701

$969,284

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$13,296

$13,296

Maximize federal grant funds by shifting allowable personnel expenditures effective October 2010.

($22,500)

($22,500)

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Recognize net savings including one-time moving expenses related to move to state-owned property. Reduce contractual services based on projected expenditures. Reduce operating expenses. Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.
Amount appropriated in this Act

($17,200)
($7,561) ($9,978) ($3,848) $831,910

($17,200)
($7,561) ($9,978) ($3,848) $921,493

26.11. Office of the State Inspector General

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to foster and promote accountability and integrity in state government by investigating and preventing fraud, waste, and abuse.

Total Funds

$612,335

State Funds

$612,335

State General Funds

$612,335

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $623,898

Total Funds $623,898

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce funds for operating expenses.

$11,297 ($24,114)

$11,297 ($24,114)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$1,254

$1,254

Amount appropriated in this Act

$612,335

$612,335

26.12. Office of Student Achievement

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support educational accountability, evaluation, and reporting efforts, establishment of standards on state assessments, the preparation and release of the state's education report card and scoreboard, and education research to inform policy and budget efforts.

Total Funds

$845,353

State Funds

$845,353

State General Funds

$845,353

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $908,246

Total Funds $908,246

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$11,267

$11,267

Reduce funds for personal services.

($19,502)

($19,502)

Reduce funds for contracts ($33,000) and operating expenses ($18,643).
Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($51,643) ($3,015)

($51,643) ($3,015)

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Amount appropriated in this Act

$845,353

$845,353

Section 27: Human Services, Department of

Total Funds

$1,824,109,390

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,084,995,876

CCDF Mandatory and Matching Funds (CFDA 93.596)

$94,324,807

Child Care and Development Block Grant (CFDA 93.575)

$112,979,962

Community Service Block Grant (CFDA 93.569)

$17,312,159

Foster Care Title IV-E (CFDA 93.658)

$73,660,922

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (CFDA 93.568)

$24,627,737

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$62,880,634

Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.991)

$200,470

Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667)

$54,771,487

TANF Block Grant - Unobligated Balance

$35,215,991

TANF Transfers to Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.558) $25,800,000

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (CFDA 93.558)

$342,224,957

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$240,996,750

Federal Recovery Funds Child Care and Development Block Grant
(ARRA) (CFDA 93.575) Foster Care Title IV-E (ARRA) (CFDA 93.658) Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified

$232,650,539 $45,042,413
$2,860,759 $184,747,367

Other Funds Agency Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$18,692,704 $5,341,500 $13,351,204

State Funds State General Funds

$473,162,406 $466,970,600

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$6,191,806

Intra-State Government Transfers Medicaid Services Payments - Other Agencies

$14,607,865 $8,500,000

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$6,107,865

All Temporary Assistance for Needy Families benefit payments are calculated utilizing a factor of 66.0% of the standards of need; such payments shall be made from the date of certification and not from the date of application; and the following maximum benefits and maximum standards of need shall apply: For an assistance group of one, the standards of need is $235, and the maximum monthly amount is $155. For an assistance group of two, the standards of need is $356, and the maximum monthly amount is $235.

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For an assistance group of three, the standards of need is $424, and the maximum monthly amount is $280. For an assistance group of four, the standards of need is $500, and the maximum monthly amount is $330. For an assistance group of five, the standards of need is $573, and the maximum monthly amount is $378. For an assistance group of six, the standards of need is $621, and the maximum monthly amount is $410. For an assistance group of seven, the standards of need is $672, and the maximum monthly amount is $444. For an assistance group of eight, the standards of need is $713, and the maximum monthly amount is $470. For an assistance group of nine, the standards of need is $751, and the maximum monthly amount is $496. For an assistance group of ten, the standards of need is $804, and the maximum monthly amount is $530. For an assistance group of eleven, the standards of need is $860, and the maximum monthly amount is $568. Provided, the Department of Human Services is authorized to make supplemental payments on these maximum monthly amounts up to the amount that is equal to the minimum hourly wage for clients who are enrolled in subsidized work experience and subsidized employment.

27.1. Adoptions Services

Purpose: Support and facilitate the safe permanent placement of children by prescreening families and providing support and financial services after adoption.

Total Funds

$87,303,861

Federal Funds and Grants

$52,903,668

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (CFDA 93.558)

$15,000,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$37,903,668

Federal Recovery Funds

$2,001,702

Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,001,702

Other Funds

$45,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$45,000

State Funds

$32,353,491

State General Funds

$32,353,491

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $31,251,149

Total Funds $87,445,885

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$20,181

$20,181

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Reduce funds for contracts by 4% (Total Funds: $164,904).
Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.
Redistribute funds for unemployment insurance from the Departmental Administration program to the Adoptions Services program. Replace loss of the enhanced Title IV-E funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Total Funds: $0).
Amount appropriated in this Act

($59,280) ($98)
$2,797
$1,138,742 $32,353,491

($164,904) ($98)
$2,797
$0 $87,303,861

27.2. After School Care

Purpose: Expand the provision of after school care services and draw down TANF maintenance of effort funds.

Total Funds

$15,500,000

Federal Funds and Grants

$15,500,000

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (CFDA 93.558)

$15,500,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $0

Total Funds $14,000,000

Increase Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funds for the After School Care program based on projected expenditures (Total Funds: $3,685,354).

$0

$1,500,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$15,500,000

27.3. Child Care Licensing

Purpose: Protect the health and safety of children who receive full-time care outside of their homes by licensing, monitoring, and inspecting residential care providers.

Total Funds

$2,234,390

Federal Funds and Grants

$2,193,862

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (CFDA 93.558)

$2,193,862

State Funds

$40,528

State General Funds

$40,528

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $343,200

Total Funds $2,023,862

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$40,528

$40,528

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Reduce state funds in personal services ($495,112), regular operating ($101,486), telecommunications ($32,540), computer charges ($25,630), and contracts ($1,000) in the Child Care Licensing program (Total Funds: $655,768).
Replace state funds with federal TANF funds for the Child Care Licensing program based on projected expenditures (Total Funds: $825,768).
Amount appropriated in this Act

($343,200) $0
$40,528

($655,768) $825,768
$2,234,390

27.4. Child Care Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to permit low income families to be selfreliant while protecting the safety and well-being of their children by ensuring access to child care.

Total Funds

$270,924,705

Federal Funds and Grants

$169,120,261

CCDF Mandatory and Matching Funds (CFDA 93.596)

$90,698,416

Child Care and Development Block Grant (CFDA 93.575)

$75,415,944

Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667)

$90

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (CFDA 93.558)

$600,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,405,811

Federal Recovery Funds

$45,042,413

Child Care and Development Block Grant (ARRA) (CFDA 93.575)

$45,042,413

Other Funds

$2,500,000

Agency Funds

$2,500,000

State Funds

$54,262,031

State General Funds

$54,262,031

27.5. Child Support Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to encourage and enforce the parental responsibility of paying financial support.

Total Funds

$108,624,690

Federal Funds and Grants

$67,227,363

Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667)

$120,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$67,107,363

Federal Recovery Funds

$16,164,705

Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified

$16,164,705

Other Funds

$2,841,500

Agency Funds

$2,841,500

State Funds

$21,995,362

State General Funds

$21,995,362

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Intra-State Government Transfers

$395,760

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$395,760

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$20,041,528

$106,447,327

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$317,882

$317,882

Redistribute funds for unemployment insurance from the Departmental Administration program to the Child Support Services program.

$99,162

$99,162

Replace state funds and incentive funds with federal funds for personal services ($1,000,000) and regular operating ($1,941,176) in the Child Support Services program (Total Funds: $2,941,176).

($1,000,000)

($2,941,176)

Replace loss of incentive funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) (Total Funds: $6,764,705).

$2,300,000

$4,464,705

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$239,892

$239,892

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($3,102)

($3,102)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$21,995,362

$108,624,690

27.6. Child Welfare Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate allegations of child abuse abandonment and neglect and to provide services to protect the child and strengthen the family.

Total Funds

$257,607,402

Federal Funds and Grants

$159,231,011

CCDF Mandatory and Matching Funds (CFDA 93.596)

$59,739

Foster Care Title IV-E (CFDA 93.658)

$33,843,784

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$173,806

Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667)

$8,264,167

TANF Transfers to Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.558)

$25,800,000

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (CFDA 93.558)

$62,923,726

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$28,165,789

Other Funds

$152,208

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$152,208

State Funds

$89,724,183

State General Funds

$89,724,183

Intra-State Government Transfers

$8,500,000

Medicaid Services Payments - Other Agencies

$8,500,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

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Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)
Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees. Reduce funds for contracts by 4% (Total Funds: $240,647).
Redistribute funds for unemployment insurance from the Departmental Administration program to the Child Welfare Services program. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $89,414,370
$168,479
($111,458) $260,957
($8,165) $89,724,183

Total Funds $257,426,778
$168,479
($240,647) $260,957
($8,165) $257,607,402

27.7. Child Welfare Services - Special Project

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to increase funds for Child Advocacy Centers.

Total Funds

$250,000

Federal Funds and Grants

$250,000

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (CFDA 93.558)

$250,000

27.8. Community Services

Purpose: Provide services and activities through local agencies to assist low-income Georgians with employment, education, nutrition, and housing services.

Total Funds

$17,189,183

Federal Funds and Grants

$17,189,183

Community Service Block Grant (CFDA 93.569)

$17,189,183

27.9. Departmental Administration

Purpose: Administration and support for the Divisions and Operating Office in meeting the needs of the people of Georgia.

Total Funds

$87,851,196

Federal Funds and Grants

$48,939,955

CCDF Mandatory and Matching Funds (CFDA 93.596)

$2,366,652

Child Care and Development Block Grant (CFDA 93.575)

$209,161

Community Service Block Grant (CFDA 93.569)

$122,976

Foster Care Title IV-E (CFDA 93.658)

$7,616,228

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$4,572,153

Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667)

$2,444,532

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (CFDA 93.558)

$8,095,249

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$23,513,004

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Other Funds

$382,337

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$382,337

State Funds

$34,428,319

State General Funds

$34,428,319

Intra-State Government Transfers

$4,100,585

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$4,100,585

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $37,134,465

Total Funds $94,332,149

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Transfer a total of ($3,087,472) related to the Department of Human Resources reorganization to the Department of Community Health for Public Health telecommunications ($2,295,090) and software licensing ($237,186) and to the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities for software licensing ($555,196).

$687,403 ($3,087,472)

$687,403 ($3,087,472)

Redistribute funding for unemployment insurance from the Departmental Administration program to various programs.
Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($736,936) ($1,632)

($736,936) ($1,632)

Realign TANF funds based on prior year expenditures (Total Funds: $3,774,807).
Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$0 $432,491

($3,774,807) $432,491

Amount appropriated in this Act

$34,428,319

$87,851,196

27.10. Elder Abuse Investigations and Prevention

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to prevent disabled adults and elder persons from abuse, exploitation and neglect, and investigate situations where it might have occurred.

Total Funds

$17,195,338

Federal Funds and Grants

$3,573,433

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$500,000

Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667)

$2,279,539

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$793,894

State Funds

$12,010,385

State General Funds

$12,010,385

Intra-State Government Transfers

$1,611,520

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$1,611,520

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $11,749,971

Total Funds $16,934,924

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Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees. Redistribute funds for unemployment insurance from the Departmental Administration program to Elder Abuse Investigations and Prevention program.
Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.
Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$228,467 $22,545
$11,288 ($1,886) $12,010,385

$228,467 $22,545
$11,288 ($1,886) $17,195,338

27.11. Elder Community Living Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide Georgians who need nursing home level of care the option of remaining in their own communities.

Total Funds

$103,161,096

Federal Funds and Grants

$41,435,324

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$13,765,259

Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667)

$3,761,430

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$23,908,635

State Funds

$61,725,772

State General Funds

$56,651,895

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$5,073,877

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $60,851,458

Total Funds $102,286,782

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce funds for Alzheimer's Respite Services ($225,000) and NonMedicaid Home Community Based Respite Services ($1,376,718).
Redistribute funds for unemployment insurance from the Departmental Administration program to Elder Community Living Services program.
Replace loss of the enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentages (FMAP) from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$18,563 ($1,201,288)
$1,187
$2,186,602 $2,644

$18,563 ($1,201,288)
$1,187
$2,186,602 $2,644

Eliminate the contract with the Center for the Visually Impaired.

($133,394)

($133,394)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$61,725,772

$103,161,096

27.12. Elder Support Services

Purpose: Assist older Georgians, so that they may live in their homes and communities, by providing health, employment, nutrition, and other support and education services.

Total Funds

$8,705,790

Federal Funds and Grants

$5,866,268

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Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$5,866,268

Federal Recovery Funds

$1,045,000

Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,045,000

State Funds

$1,794,522

State General Funds

$676,593

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$1,117,929

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $1,783,484

Total Funds $8,694,752

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Redistribute funds for unemployment insurance from the Departmental Administration program to Elder Support Services program.

$9,838 $593

$9,838 $593

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$607

$607

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,794,522

$8,705,790

27.13. Energy Assistance

Purpose: Assist low-income households in meeting their immediate home energy needs.

Total Funds

$28,665,632

Federal Funds and Grants

$24,281,180

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (CFDA 93.568)

$24,281,180

Other Funds

$4,384,452

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$4,384,452

27.14. Family Violence Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide safe shelter and related services for victims of family violence and their dependent children and to provide education about family violence to communities across the state.

Total Funds

$12,331,929

Federal Funds and Grants

$11,676,929

Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.991)

$200,470

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (CFDA 93.558)

$9,393,415

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,083,044

State Funds

$655,000

State General Funds

$655,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

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Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948) Replace state funds with federal TANF funds for the Family Violence program. Increase funds for Sexual Assault Centers.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $4,483,171 ($4,483,171)
$655,000 $655,000

Total Funds $12,331,929
($655,000)
$655,000 $12,331,929

27.15. Federal and Unobligated Balances

Purpose: Reflect balances of federal funds from prior years. No services are provided.

Total Funds

$16,023,124

Federal Funds and Grants

$16,023,124

TANF Block Grant - Unobligated Balance

$16,023,124

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$0

$0

Reflect expected unobligated balance (Total Funds: $18,257,539).

$0

$16,023,124

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$16,023,124

27.16. Federal Eligibility Benefit Services

Purpose: Verify eligibility and provide support services for Medicaid, Food Stamp, and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).

Total Funds

$212,997,490

Federal Funds and Grants

$107,518,362

Child Care and Development Block Grant (CFDA 93.575)

$900,000

Foster Care Title IV-E (CFDA 93.658)

$2,882,030

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (CFDA 93.568)

$346,557

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$43,127,713

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (CFDA 93.558)

$19,628,860

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$40,633,202

Other Funds

$8,387,207

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$8,387,207

State Funds

$97,091,921

State General Funds

$97,091,921

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$93,258,965

$218,976,380

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Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees. Redistribute funds for unemployment insurance from the Departmental Administration program to the Federal Eligibility Benefit Services program.
Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.
Realign TANF funds based on prior year expenditures (Total Funds: $9,811,846).
Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,803,381 $349,695
($15,058) $0
$694,938 $97,091,921

$2,803,381 $349,695
($15,058) ($9,811,846)
$694,938 $212,997,490

27.17. Federal Fund Transfers to Other Agencies

Purpose: Reflect federal funds received by Department of Human Services to be transferred to other state agencies for eligible expenditures under federal law.

Total Funds

$113,843,018

Federal Funds and Grants

$113,843,018

CCDF Mandatory and Matching Funds (CFDA 93.596)

$1,200,000

Child Care and Development Block Grant (CFDA 93.575)

$36,454,857

Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667)

$37,901,729

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (CFDA 93.558)

$38,286,432

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $0

Total Funds $112,850,889

Realign TANF funds based on prior year expenditures (Total Funds: $3,514,490).
Restore Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) to FY 2011 appropriation level (Total Funds: $2,272,214).
Increase funds to reflect current appropriations.

$0

($3,514,490)

$0

$2,272,214

$0

$2,234,405

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$113,843,018

27.18. Out-of-Home Care

Purpose: Provide safe and appropriate temporary homes for children removed from their families due to neglect, abuse, or abandonment.

Total Funds

$194,052,504

Federal Funds and Grants

$132,170,450

Foster Care Title IV-E (CFDA 93.658)

$29,318,880

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (CFDA 93.558)

$101,381,099

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,470,471

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Federal Recovery Funds

$2,860,759

Foster Care Title IV-E (ARRA) (CFDA 93.658)

$2,860,759

State Funds

$59,021,295

State General Funds

$59,021,295

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$65,623,166

$224,149,711

Replace loss of enhanced Title IV-E funds from the American

$1,176,715

$0

Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 with state general funds.

Reduce funds to reflect a decrease in Out-of-Home Care utilization. (Total Funds: $13,518,179).

($7,123,586)

($13,518,179)

Realign TANF funds based on prior year expenditures (Total Funds: $16,579,028).

$0

($16,579,028)

Replace funds.

($655,000)

$0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$59,021,295

$194,052,504

27.19. Refugee Assistance

Purpose: Provide employment, health screening, medical, cash, and social services assistance to refugees.

Total Funds

$4,749,006

Federal Funds and Grants

$4,749,006

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$4,749,006

27.20. Support for Needy Families - Basic Assistance

Purpose: Provide cash assistance to needy families in compliance with Georgia's state plan for the federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program.

Total Funds

$52,500,415

Federal Funds and Grants

$52,400,415

TANF Block Grant - Unobligated Balance

$19,192,867

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (CFDA 93.558)

$33,207,548

State Funds

$100,000

State General Funds

$100,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$100,000

$54,325,681

Realign TANF funds based on prior year expenditures (Total Funds: $1,825,266).

$0

($1,825,266)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$100,000

$52,500,415

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27.21. Support for Needy Families - Work Assistance

Purpose: Assist needy Georgian families achieve self sufficiency by obtaining and keeping employment as well as complying with Georgia's state plan for the federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program.

Total Funds

$202,517,982

Federal Funds and Grants

$36,961,361

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (CFDA 93.558)

$34,564,766

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,396,595

Federal Recovery Funds

$165,535,960

Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified

$165,535,960

State Funds

$20,661

State General Funds

$20,661

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $3,577,658

Total Funds $189,335,224

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$20,661

$20,661

Reduce employment support activities based on decreased utilization (Total Funds: $5,609,335).

($3,577,658)

($5,609,335)

Realign TANF funds based on prior year expenditures (Total Funds: $16,586,078).

$0

$18,771,432

Amount appropriated in this Act

$20,661

$202,517,982

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

27.22. Council On Aging

Purpose: Assist older individuals, at-risk adults, persons with disabilities, their families and caregivers in achieving safe, healthy, independent and self-reliant lives.

Total Funds

$183,402

State Funds

$183,402

State General Funds

$183,402

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $186,578

Total Funds $186,578

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$6,014

$6,014

Reduce funds for travel and contractual services.

($5,490)

($5,490)

Reduce funds for regular operating expenses.

($3,700)

($3,700)

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Amount appropriated in this Act

$183,402

$183,402

27.23. Family Connection

Purpose: Provide a statewide network of county collaboratives that work to improve conditions for children and families.

Total Funds

$9,697,237

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,941,703

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$741,703

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (CFDA 93.558)

$1,200,000

State Funds

$7,755,534

State General Funds

$7,755,534

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$8,078,681

$10,020,384

Reduce county collaborative contracts.

($278,250)

($278,250)

Reduce partnership contract for technical assistance.

($44,897)

($44,897)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,755,534

$9,697,237

Section 28: Insurance, Office of the Commission of
Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds
Agency Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds

$16,697,906 $954,555 $954,555 $97,337 $81,911 $15,426
$15,646,014 $15,646,014

28.1. Departmental Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to be responsible for protecting the rights of Georgia citizens in insurance and industrial loan transactions and maintain a fire safe environment.

Total Funds

$1,733,840

Other Funds

$105

Agency Funds

$105

State Funds

$1,733,735

State General Funds

$1,733,735

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$1,801,172

$1,801,277

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$46,228

$46,228

Eliminate 3 IT support staff positions starting January 1, 2011. (CC:Reduce funds for personnel.)

($108,671)

($108,671)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($4,596)

($4,596)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($398)

($398)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,733,735

$1,733,840

28.2. Enforcement

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide legal advice and to initiate legal proceedings with regard to enforcement of specific provisions of state law relating to insurance, industrial loan, fire safety, and fraud.

Total Funds

$707,819

State Funds

$707,819

State General Funds

$707,819

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $695,684

Total Funds $695,684

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$14,063 ($1,775)

$14,063 ($1,775)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($153)

($153)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$707,819

$707,819

28.3. Fire Safety

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to promote fire safety awareness through education and training, and to protect the public from fire and limit the loss of life and property by setting the minimum fire safety standards in the state, enforcing and regulating fire safety rules for public buildings and manufactured housing, and regulating the storage, transportation, and handling of hazardous materials.

Total Funds

$5,252,804

Federal Funds and Grants

$954,555

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$954,555

Other Funds

$97,232

Agency Funds

$81,806

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$15,426

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State Funds State General Funds

$4,201,017 $4,201,017

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $4,366,860

Total Funds $5,418,647

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce funds for personal services starting January 1, 2011 and maximize the use of federal funding.
Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$7,591 ($161,329) ($11,143)

$7,591 ($161,329) ($11,143)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($962)

($962)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,201,017

$5,252,804

28.4. Industrial Loan

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect consumers by licensing, regulating, and examining finance companies that provide consumer loans of $3,000 or less.

Total Funds

$615,173

State Funds

$615,173

State General Funds

$615,173

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$605,453

$605,453

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$11,398

$11,398

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($1,545)

($1,545)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($133)

($133)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$615,173

$615,173

28.5. Insurance Regulation

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that licensed insurance entities maintain solvency and conform to state law by conducting financial and market examinations, investigating policyholder complaints, monitoring for compliance with state laws and regulations, reviewing and approving premium rates, and disseminating information to the public and the insurance industry about the state's insurance laws and regulations.

Total Funds

$5,083,631

State Funds

$5,083,631

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State General Funds

$5,083,631

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $4,979,664

Total Funds $4,979,664

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$117,772 ($12,707)

$117,772 ($12,707)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($1,098)

($1,098)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,083,631

$5,083,631

28.6. Special Fraud

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to identify and take appropriate action to deter insurance fraud.

Total Funds

$3,304,639

State Funds

$3,304,639

State General Funds

$3,304,639

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $3,304,314

Total Funds $3,304,314

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$9,485 ($8,432)

$9,485 ($8,432)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($728)

($728)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,304,639

$3,304,639

Section 29: Investigation, Georgia Bureau of
Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Federal Recovery Funds
Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds
State General Funds

$113,496,310 $30,478,333 $30,478,333 $6,132,772 $6,132,772 $19,405,240 $19,405,240 $57,479,965 $57,479,965

29.1. Bureau Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide the highest quality investigative,

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scientific, information services, and resources for the purpose of maintaining law and order and protecting life and property.

Total Funds

$9,164,501

Federal Funds and Grants

$30,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$30,000

State Funds

$9,134,501

State General Funds

$9,134,501

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $10,848,124

Total Funds $10,878,124

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce funds for telecommunications due to the completion of the Unisys Migration ahead of schedule.
Reduce funds for personal services.

$76,834 ($800,000) ($45,000)

$76,834 ($800,000) ($45,000)

Correctly account for responsibility of administrative support within the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council.
Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($78,570) ($862,544)

($78,570) ($862,544)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($4,343)

($4,343)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$9,134,501

$9,164,501

29.2. Criminal Justice Information Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide the State of Georgia with essential information and identification services through the operation of the Automated Fingerprint Identification System, Criminal History System, Criminal Justice Information Services network, Protective Order Registry, Sexual Violent Offender Registry, and the Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

Total Funds

$9,299,027

Federal Funds and Grants

$211,425

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$211,425

Other Funds

$2,490,304

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$2,490,304

State Funds

$6,597,298

State General Funds

$6,597,298

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $7,225,266

Total Funds $9,926,995

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$129,450

$129,450

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Replace state funds with other funds based on higher than anticipated revenue through criminal background check fees. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.
Amount appropriated in this Act

($750,000)
($7,418) $6,597,298

($750,000)
($7,418) $9,299,027

29.3. Forensic Scientific Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide forensic analysis and testimony in the areas of chemistry (drug identification), firearms, digital imaging, forensic biology (serology/DNA), latent prints, pathology, questioned documents, photography, toxicology, implied consent, and trace evidence in support of the criminal justice system; to provide medical examiner (autopsy) services; and to analyze and enter samples into national databases such as AFIS, CODIS, and NIBIN.

Total Funds

$21,851,705

Federal Funds and Grants

$81,131

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$81,131

Federal Recovery Funds

$3,066,386

Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified

$3,066,386

Other Funds

$157,865

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$157,865

State Funds

$18,546,323

State General Funds

$18,546,323

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $18,598,125

Total Funds $21,903,507

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Replace state funds with one-time federal DNA grant for supplies.

$331,496 ($360,000)

$331,496 ($360,000)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($23,298)

($23,298)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$18,546,323

$21,851,705

29.4. Medicaid Fraud Control Unit

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to serve as the center for the identification, arrest, and prosecution of providers of health services and patients who defraud the Medicaid Program.

Total Funds

$4,311,094

Federal Funds and Grants

$3,300,272

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$3,300,272

Other Funds

$2,111

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$2,111

State Funds

$1,008,711

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State General Funds

$1,008,711

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $1,084,685

Total Funds $4,387,068

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce funds for operating expenses and hold 2 positions vacant.

$7,110 ($71,836)

$7,110 ($71,836)

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($10,813)

($10,813)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($435)

($435)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,008,711

$4,311,094

29.5. Regional Investigative Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to identify, collect, preserve, and process evidence located during crime scene investigations, and to assist in the investigation, identification, arrest and prosecution of individuals. The purpose of this appropriation is also to coordinate and operate the following specialized units: bingo unit, anti-terrorist team, forensic art, bomb disposal unit, high technology investigations unit, communications center, regional drug enforcement, and polygraph examinations.

Total Funds

$26,355,951

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,240,883

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,240,883

Federal Recovery Funds

$3,066,386

Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified

$3,066,386

Other Funds

$204,682

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$204,682

State Funds

$21,844,000

State General Funds

$21,844,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $21,193,678

Total Funds $25,705,629

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Replace state funds with one-time asset share funds from Purchase Evidence Purchase Investigative activities.
Reduce funds for travel and supplies.

$431,289 ($280,000)
($5,000)

$431,289 ($280,000)
($5,000)

Reduce the Task Forces program by transferring funds and realigning 4 agents to the Regional Investigative Services program.

$1,091,187

$1,091,187

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($108,942)

($108,942)

Reduce funds for personal services due to retirements.

($276,430)

($276,430)

Eliminate funding for 5 agent positions due to attrition.

($178,244)

($178,244)

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Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium. Amount appropriated in this Act

($23,538) $21,844,000

($23,538) $26,355,951

29.6. Task Forces

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide GBI supervisory support with a special agent-in-charge to each of the thirteen federally funded multi-jurisdictional drug task forces.

Total Funds

$0

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$1,091,187

$1,091,187

Reduce the Task Forces program by transferring funds and realigning 4 agents to the Regional Investigative Services program.

($1,091,187)

($1,091,187)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$0

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

29.7. Criminal Justice Coordinating Council

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to improve, plan for, and coordinate criminal justice efforts to improve the Georgia criminal justice system by working with all components of the system and levels of government throughout Georgia, by applying for and administering federal assistance grants that assist agencies and organizations in criminal justice and victim services; to award and administer state grant programs; to provide legal services for domestic violence; and to operate Georgia's Crime Victims' Compensation Program.

Total Funds

$42,514,032

Federal Funds and Grants

$25,614,622

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$25,614,622

Other Funds

$16,550,278

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$16,550,278

State Funds

$349,132

State General Funds

$349,132

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$370,356

$42,535,256

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce funds for personal services.

$6,583 ($23,205)

$6,583 ($23,205)

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($1,320)

($1,320)

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Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium. Amount appropriated in this Act

($2,133) ($1,149) $349,132

($2,133) ($1,149) $42,514,032

Section 30: Juvenile Justice, Department of
Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Federal Recovery Funds
Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds
State General Funds

$293,976,396 $1,507,233 $1,507,233 $28,962,817 $28,962,817 $5,248,274 $5,248,274
$258,258,072 $258,258,072

30.1. Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect and serve the citizens of Georgia by holding youthful offenders accountable for their actions through the delivery of effective services in appropriate settings.

Total Funds

$27,712,105

Federal Funds and Grants

$373,009

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$373,009

Federal Recovery Funds

$2,285,689

Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,285,689

Other Funds

$406,500

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$406,500

State Funds

$24,646,907

State General Funds

$24,646,907

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $24,547,439

Total Funds $27,612,637

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$272,524

$272,524

Streamline service delivery and eliminate 9 full-time vacant positions.

($450,000)

($450,000)

Eliminate funding for 14 motor vehicles across multiple programs.

($63,000)

($63,000)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$303,460

$303,460

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$36,484

$36,484

Amount appropriated in this Act

$24,646,907

$27,712,105

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30.2. Community Non-secure Commitment

Purpose: Protect the public, hold youth accountable for their actions, assist youth in becoming law-abiding citizens and transition youth from secure detention, and provide the following alternative detention options: non-secure detention shelters, housebound detention, emergency shelters, a short-term stay in a contract home, tracking services, wrap-around services, electronic monitoring, or detention in an alternative program.

Total Funds

$31,119,672

Other Funds

$1,373,480

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,373,480

State Funds

$29,746,192

State General Funds

$29,746,192

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $32,997,820

Total Funds $34,371,300

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$38,200

$38,200

Reduce funds for cancelled contracts.

($4,363,192)

($4,363,192)

Realign state funds for residential placements to the appropriate program.
Recognize one-time savings to contractual services.

$1,666,040 ($595,330)

$1,666,040 ($595,330)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$2,654

$2,654

Amount appropriated in this Act

$29,746,192

$31,119,672

30.3. Community Supervision

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public, hold youth accountable for their actions, and assist youth in becoming law-abiding citizens and supervise youth directly in the community, provide transitional and treatment services to those youth, and to provide agency wide services, including intake, court services, and case management.

Total Funds

$55,016,374

Federal Recovery Funds

$7,250,301

Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified

$7,250,301

State Funds

$47,766,073

State General Funds

$47,766,073

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$50,791,425

$58,041,726

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$814,567

$814,567

Reduce regular operating expenses.

($541,225)

($541,225)

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Eliminate funding for 14 motor vehicles across multiple programs. Streamline service delivery and eliminate 2 full-time positions. Increase turnover savings by maintaining hiring freeze. Realign state funds for residential placements to the appropriate program. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.
Amount appropriated in this Act

($130,543) ($68,212) ($1,573,203) ($1,666,040)
$139,304 $47,766,073

($130,543) ($68,212) ($1,573,203) ($1,666,040)
$139,304 $55,016,374

30.4. Secure Commitment (YDCs)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public and hold youth accountable for their actions and provide secure care and supervision of youth including academic, recreational, vocational, medical, mental health, counseling, and religious services for those youth committed to the Department's custody, sentenced to the Short Term Program, or convicted of an offense under Senate Bill 440.

Total Funds

$71,827,107

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,075,698

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,075,698

Federal Recovery Funds

$7,284,378

Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified

$7,284,378

Other Funds

$1,553,506

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,553,506

State Funds

$61,913,525

State General Funds

$61,913,525

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$61,639,075

$71,552,657

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$910,261

$910,261

Eliminate funding for 14 motor vehicles across multiple programs.

($84,803)

($84,803)

Increase turnover savings by maintaining hiring freeze.

($1,250,000)

($1,250,000)

Eliminate paid overtime.

($470,276)

($470,276)

Realign funding for utility and maintenance expenses.

$951,025

$951,025

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$218,243

$218,243

Amount appropriated in this Act

$61,913,525

$71,827,107

30.5. Secure Detention (RYDCs)
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public and hold youth accountable for their actions and provide temporary, secure care, and supervision of youth who are charged with crimes or who have been found guilty of crimes and are awaiting disposition of their cases by juvenile courts or awaiting placement in one of the

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Department's treatment programs or facilities.

Total Funds

$108,301,138

Federal Funds and Grants

$58,526

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$58,526

Federal Recovery Funds

$12,142,449

Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified

$12,142,449

Other Funds

$1,914,788

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,914,788

State Funds

$94,185,375

State General Funds

$94,185,375

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$96,481,387

$110,621,287

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Increase class size in 9 RYDC basic education programs.

$1,513,611 ($825,000)

$1,513,611 ($825,000)

Eliminate 1 education supervisor position.

($95,151)

($95,151)

Eliminate funding for 14 motor vehicles across multiple programs.

($65,731)

($65,731)

Increase turnover savings by maintaining hiring freeze.

($250,000)

($250,000)

Eliminate paid overtime.

($529,724)

($529,724)

Eliminate 1 regional principal position.

($109,660)

($109,660)

Realign funding for utility and maintenance expenses.

($951,025)

($951,025)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$266,668

$266,668

Reduce funds and close two 30-bed RYDC facilities effective April 1, ($1,250,000) 2011.

($1,274,137)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$94,185,375

$108,301,138

Section 31: Labor, Department of
Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds
Agency Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds Intra-State Government Transfers Other Intra-State Government Payments

$414,327,778 $345,440,508 $345,440,508 $31,523,391
$729,513 $30,793,878 $37,218,806 $37,218,806
$145,073 $145,073

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31.1. Business Enterprise Program

Purpose: Assist people who are blind in becoming successful contributors to the state's economy.

Total Funds

$2,252,417

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,966,085

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,966,085

State Funds

$286,332

State General Funds

$286,332

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $313,886

Total Funds $2,279,971

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce funds for personal services.

$3,602 ($30,750)

$3,602 ($30,750)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($406)

($406)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$286,332

$2,252,417

31.2. Department of Labor Administration

Purpose: Work with public and private partners in building a world-class workforce system that contributes to Georgia's economic prosperity.

Total Funds

$39,650,005

Federal Funds and Grants

$37,923,936

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$37,923,936

State Funds

$1,585,796

State General Funds

$1,585,796

Intra-State Government Transfers

$140,273

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$140,273

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $1,731,423

Total Funds $39,795,632

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$20,732 ($2,237)

$20,732 ($2,237)

Reduce funds.

($164,122)

($164,122)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,585,796

$39,650,005

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31.3. Disability Adjudication Section

Purpose: Efficiently process applications for federal disability programs so that eligible Georgia citizens can obtain support.

Total Funds

$55,598,820

Federal Funds and Grants

$55,598,820

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$55,598,820

31.4. Division of Rehabilitation Administration

Purpose: Help people with disabilities to become fully productive members of society by achieving independence and meaningful employment.

Total Funds

$4,441,357

Federal Funds and Grants

$2,913,518

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,913,518

State Funds

$1,527,839

State General Funds

$1,527,839

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $1,767,470

Total Funds $4,680,988

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$12,852

$12,852

Reduce funds for personal services.

($50,199)

($50,199)

Reduce funds for contracts. (CC:Restore funds for the Georgia Council for the Hearing Impaired.)
Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($200,000) ($2,284)

($200,000) ($2,284)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,527,839

$4,441,357

31.5. Georgia Industries for the Blind

Purpose: Employ people who are blind in manufacturing and packaging facilities in Bainbridge and Griffin.

Total Funds

$12,127,631

Other Funds

$11,828,888

Agency Funds

$729,513

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$11,099,375

State Funds

$298,743

State General Funds

$298,743

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $324,473

Total Funds $12,153,361

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Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees. Reduce funds for personal services. Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$6,476
($31,787) ($419)
$298,743

$6,476
($31,787) ($419)
$12,127,631

31.6. Labor Market Information

Purpose: Collect, analyze, and publish a wide array of information about the state's labor market.

Total Funds

$2,249,873

Federal Funds and Grants

$2,249,873

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,249,873

31.7. Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute

Purpose: Empower individuals with disabilities to achieve personal independence.

Total Funds

$31,312,656

Federal Funds and Grants

$6,989,289

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$6,989,289

Other Funds

$18,888,287

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$18,888,287

State Funds

$5,430,280

State General Funds

$5,430,280

Intra-State Government Transfers

$4,800

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$4,800

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $6,079,598

Total Funds $31,961,974

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce funds for personal services.

$28,316 ($647,237)

$28,316 ($647,237)

Reduce funds for contracts.

($22,541)

($22,541)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($7,856)

($7,856)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,430,280

$31,312,656

31.8. Safety Inspections

Purpose: Promote and protect public safety, to provide training and information on workplace exposure to hazardous chemicals, and to promote industrial safety.

Total Funds

$3,045,090

Federal Funds and Grants

$168,552

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Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified State Funds
State General Funds

$168,552 $2,876,538 $2,876,538

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $2,836,656

Total Funds $3,005,208

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$43,548 ($3,666)

$43,548 ($3,666)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,876,538

$3,045,090

31.9. Unemployment Insurance

Purpose: Enhance Georgia's economic strength by collecting unemployment insurance taxes from Georgia's employers and distributing unemployment benefits to eligible claimants.

Total Funds

$54,836,678

Federal Funds and Grants

$49,173,186

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$49,173,186

State Funds

$5,663,492

State General Funds

$5,663,492

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$5,588,252

$54,761,438

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$82,461 ($7,221)

$82,461 ($7,221)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,663,492

$54,836,678

31.10. Vocational Rehabilitation Program Purpose: Assist people with disabilities so that they may go to work.
Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds
State General Funds

$79,625,267 $65,667,153 $65,667,153
$806,216 $806,216 $13,151,898 $13,151,898

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$14,427,167

$80,900,536

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$146,335

$146,335

Reduce funds for contracts.

($323,090)

($323,090)

Reduce funds for personal services.

($1,079,897)

($1,079,897)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($18,643)

($18,643)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$26

$26

Amount appropriated in this Act

$13,151,898

$79,625,267

31.11. Workforce Development

Purpose: Assist employers and job seekers with job matching services and to promote economic growth and development.

Total Funds

$129,187,984

Federal Funds and Grants

$122,790,096

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$122,790,096

State Funds

$6,397,888

State General Funds

$6,397,888

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $6,417,600

Total Funds $129,207,696

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce funds for personal services.

$101,503 ($112,922)

$101,503 ($112,922)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($8,293)

($8,293)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$6,397,888

$129,187,984

Section 32: Law, Department of
Total Funds Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds
State General Funds

$54,184,483 $37,375,322 $37,375,322 $16,809,161 $16,809,161

32.1. Department of Law Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to serve as the attorney and legal advisor

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for all state agencies, departments, authorities, and the Governor; to provide binding opinions on legal questions concerning the state of Georgia and its agencies; and to prepare all contracts and agreements regarding any matter in which the state of Georgia is involved.

Total Funds

$54,184,483

Other Funds

$37,375,322

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$37,375,322

State Funds

$16,809,161

State General Funds

$16,809,161

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $16,981,081

Total Funds $53,807,321

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$341,358

$341,358

Reduce funds for personal services.

($132,682)

($132,682)

Reduce contract funds for staffing services.

($34,696)

($34,696)

Replace state funds with a projected increase in other funds.

($549,082)

$0

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$914

$914

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($2,732)

($2,732)

Provide funds for personal services. (CC:Eliminate three furlough days.)

$205,000

$205,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$16,809,161

$54,184,483

Section 33: Natural Resources, Department of
Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction (CFDA 20.205)
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds
Agency Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified Prior Year Funds - Other State Funds State General Funds

$248,641,152 $54,029,420
$29,619
$53,999,801 $108,089,367 $57,028,515 $50,956,939
$103,913 $86,522,365 $86,522,365

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 Office of Planning and Budget is authorized to use up to 50 percent of the excess receipts to supplant State funds and the balance may be amended into the budget of the Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites

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Division for the most critical needs of the Division. This provision shall not apply to revenues collected from a state park's parking pass implemented by the Department.
The above appropriations reflect receipts from Jekyll Island Convention Center and Golf Course - $579,346 for 17 of 20 years; last payment being made June 15, 2014 and North Georgia Mountain Authority - $1,653,300 for year 17 of 20 years; last payment being made June 15, 2014.

33.1. Coastal Resources

Purpose: Preserve the natural, environmental, historic, archaeological, and recreational resources of the state's coastal zone by balancing economic development with resource preservation and improvement by assessing and restoring coastal wetlands, by regulating development within the coastal zone, by promulgating and enforcing rules and regulations to protect the coastal wetlands, by monitoring the population status of commercially and recreationally fished species and developing fishery management plans, by providing fishing education, and by constructing and maintaining artificial reefs.

Total Funds

$6,737,918

Federal Funds and Grants

$4,383,197

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$4,383,197

Other Funds

$197,795

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$197,795

State Funds

$2,156,926

State General Funds

$2,156,926

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$2,288,197

$6,869,189

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce funds for personal services to reflect projected expenditures and eliminate 3 positions.
Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$31,887 ($158,699)
($4,459)

$31,887 ($158,699)
($4,459)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,156,926

$6,737,918

33.2. Departmental Administration

Purpose: Provide administrative support for all programs of the department.

Total Funds

$11,579,022

Federal Funds and Grants

$174,383

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$174,383

Other Funds

$39,065

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$39,065

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State Funds

$11,365,574

State General Funds

$11,365,574

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$11,715,812

$11,929,260

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$109,475

$109,475

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($72,364)

($72,364)

Reduce funds for personal services and eliminate 2 positions.

($65,314)

($65,314)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($305,524)

($305,524)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($16,511)

($16,511)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$11,365,574

$11,579,022

33.3. Environmental Protection
Purpose: Protect the quality of Georgia's air by controlling, monitoring and regulating pollution from large, small, mobile, and area sources (including pollution from motor vehicle emissions) by performing ambient air monitoring, and by participating in the Clean Air Campaign; to protect Georgia's land by permitting, managing, and planning for solid waste facilities, by implementing waste reduction strategies, by administering the Solid Waste Trust Fund and the Underground Storage Tank program, by cleaning up scrap tire piles, and by permitting and regulating surface mining operations; to protect Georgia and its citizens from hazardous materials by investigating and remediating hazardous sites, and by utilizing the Hazardous Waste Trust Fund to manage the state's hazardous sites inventory, to oversee site cleanup and brownfield remediation, to remediate abandoned sites, to respond to environmental emergencies, and to monitor and regulate the hazardous materials industry in Georgia. The purpose of this appropriation is also to ensure the quality and quantity of Georgia's water supplies by managing floodplains, by ensuring the safety of dams, by monitoring, regulating, and certifying water quality, and by regulating the amount of water used.

Total Funds

$114,227,809

Federal Funds and Grants

$32,861,619

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$32,861,619

Other Funds

$57,028,515

Agency Funds

$57,028,515

State Funds

$24,337,675

State General Funds

$24,337,675

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$25,167,942

$115,058,076

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Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees. Reduce funds for personal services and eliminate 11 positions. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$337,140
($1,100,735) ($66,672)
$24,337,675

$337,140
($1,100,735) ($66,672)
$114,227,809

33.4. Hazardous Waste Trust Fund

Purpose: Fund investigations and cleanup of abandoned landfills and other hazardous sites, to meet cost-sharing requirements for Superfund sites identified by the US Environmental Protection Agency, to fund related operations and oversight positions within the Environmental Protection Division, and to reimburse local governments for landfill remediation.

Total Funds

$2,979,567

State Funds

$2,979,567

State General Funds

$2,979,567

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $2,953,273

Total Funds $2,953,273

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$26,294

$26,294

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,979,567

$2,979,567

33.5. Historic Preservation

Purpose: Identify, protect and preserve Georgia's historical sites by administering historic preservation grants, by cataloging all historic resources statewide, by providing research and planning required to list a site on the state and national historic registries, by working with building owners to ensure that renovation plans comply with historic preservation standards, and by executing and sponsoring archaeological research.

Total Funds

$2,540,569

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,020,787

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction (CFDA 20.205)

$29,619

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$991,168

State Funds

$1,519,782

State General Funds

$1,519,782

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $1,502,865

Total Funds $2,523,652

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$20,610

$20,610

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Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium. Amount appropriated in this Act

($3,693) $1,519,782

($3,693) $2,540,569

33.6. Land Conservation
Purpose: Oversee the acquisition of land and the management of leases for recreational and conservation purposes and to validate land upon which the state holds an easement remains in the required condition.

Total Funds

$427,091

State Funds

$427,091

State General Funds

$427,091

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $426,530

Total Funds $426,530

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$6,414

$6,414

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($5,000)

($5,000)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($853)

($853)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$427,091

$427,091

33.7. Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites

Purpose: Manage, operate, market, and maintain the state's golf courses, parks, lodges, conference centers, and historic sites.

Total Funds

$56,212,354

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,704,029

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,704,029

Other Funds

$41,120,239

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$41,120,239

State Funds

$13,388,086

State General Funds

$13,388,086

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$14,355,221

$57,179,489

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$96,030

$96,030

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($270,000)

($270,000)

Utilize other funds for capital outlay repairs and maintenance.

($475,000)

($475,000)

Reduce funds for contracts.

($170,047)

($170,047)

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Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium. Reduce state funds by converting some full-time positions to hourly/seasonal positions.
Amount appropriated in this Act

($54,037) ($94,081)
$13,388,086

($54,037) ($94,081)
$56,212,354

33.8. Pollution Prevention Assistance

Purpose: Promote sustainability and conserve Georgia's natural resources by providing non-regulatory assistance to businesses, manufacturers, government agencies, and farmers in order to reduce solid waste, to reduce land and water pollution, to promote resource conservation and to encourage by-product reuse and recycling.

Total Funds

$211,893

Federal Funds and Grants

$96,580

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$96,580

Other Funds

$115,313

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$11,400

Prior Year Funds - Other

$103,913

33.9. Solid Waste Trust Fund

Purpose: Fund the administration of the Scrap Tire Management Program; to enable emergency, preventative, and corrective actions at solid waste disposal facilities; to assist local governments with the development of solid waste management plans; and to promote statewide recycling and waste reduction programs.

Total Funds

$722,139

State Funds

$722,139

State General Funds

$722,139

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $747,007

Total Funds $747,007

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce funds for operating expenses.

$5,012 ($29,880)

$5,012 ($29,880)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$722,139

$722,139

33.10. Wildlife Resources
Purpose: Regulate hunting, fishing, and the operation of watercraft in Georgia; to provide hunter and boating education; to protect non-game and endangered wildlife; to enforce statewide hunting, fishing, trapping, boating safety, and coastal commercial fishing regulations; to operate the state's archery and shooting ranges; and to license hunters, anglers, and boaters.

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Total Funds

$51,922,260

Federal Funds and Grants

$13,788,825

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$13,788,825

Other Funds

$9,588,440

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$9,588,440

State Funds

$28,544,995

State General Funds

$28,544,995

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $30,561,053

Total Funds $53,938,318

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Replace state funds with existing other funds ($379,000) and federal funds ($142,749) for personal services.
Reduce funds for personal services to reflect projected expenditures and eliminate 17 positions.
Utilize other funds for capital outlay new construction ($50,000) and repairs and maintenance ($156,000).
Replace state funds with existing other funds for operating expenses.

$419,955 ($521,749) ($961,468) ($206,000) ($200,000)

$419,955 ($521,749) ($961,468) ($206,000) ($200,000)

Replace state funds with existing federal funds for leased wildlife management areas.

($478,866)

($478,866)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($67,930)

($67,930)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$28,544,995

$51,922,260

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

33.11. Payments to Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority

Purpose: Reduce the rates charged by the Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority for youth and livestock events.

Total Funds

$1,080,530

State Funds

$1,080,530

State General Funds

$1,080,530

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $1,385,209

Total Funds $1,385,209

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce funds for operating expenses.

$46,564 ($110,817)

$46,564 ($110,817)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$9,574

$9,574

Replace state funds with increased fair revenues.

($250,000)

($250,000)

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Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,080,530

$1,080,530

Section 34: Pardons and Paroles, State Board of
Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified State Funds
State General Funds

$52,673,704 $806,050 $806,050
$51,867,654 $51,867,654

34.1. Board Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for the agency.

Total Funds

$5,293,585

State Funds

$5,293,585

State General Funds

$5,293,585

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $5,209,418

Total Funds $5,209,418

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$61,019 $23,037

$61,019 $23,037

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$111

$111

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,293,585

$5,293,585

34.2. Clemency Decisions

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to collect data on offenders within the correctional system, make determinations regarding offender eligibility for parole, investigate allegations of employee misconduct, manage the agency's public relations efforts, and administer the Re-Entry Partnership Housing Program.

Total Funds

$7,071,904

State Funds

$7,071,904

State General Funds

$7,071,904

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$6,848,401

$6,848,401

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$126,686

$126,686

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$29,761

$29,761

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Transfer funds and 4 positions from the Offender Management program of the Department of Corrections to gain efficiencies in the clemency release process.
Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$66,812
$244 $7,071,904

$66,812
$244 $7,071,904

34.3. Parole Supervision

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to transition offenders from prison back into the community as law abiding citizens by providing drug testing, electronic monitoring, parole supervision, and substance abuse treatment, and collecting supervision fees, victims' compensation, and restitution.

Total Funds

$39,851,973

Federal Funds and Grants

$806,050

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$806,050

State Funds

$39,045,923

State General Funds

$39,045,923

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $38,344,225

Total Funds $39,150,275

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$644,197 $127,245

$644,197 $127,245

Eliminate use of an external and objective assessment center approach to the Chief Parole Officer promotion process.
Recognize savings based on changes to the calculation of the pro rata share of funds paid to the Interstate Commission for Adult Offender Supervision.
Reduce funds for rent by relocating the Gainesville parole office into state owned spaced shared with the Department of Corrections.

($19,418) ($6,858)
($33,000)

($19,418) ($6,858)
($33,000)

Discontinue formal external oversight of agency accreditation and certification programs.

($12,005)

($12,005)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$1,537

$1,537

Amount appropriated in this Act

$39,045,923

$39,851,973

34.4. Victim Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide notification to victims of changes in offender status or placement through the Victim Information Program, to conduct outreach and information gathering from victims during clemency proceedings, to host victim and visitor days, and act as a liaison to victims to the state corrections system.

Total Funds

$456,242

State Funds

$456,242

State General Funds

$456,242

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $445,629

Total Funds $445,629

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$6,955

$6,955

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$3,644

$3,644

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$14

$14

Amount appropriated in this Act

$456,242

$456,242

Section 35: Personnel Administration, State
Total Funds Intra-State Government Transfers
Other Intra-State Government Payments

$10,320,799 $10,320,799 $10,320,799

The Department is authorized to assess no more than $137.00 per budgeted position for the cost of departmental operations and may roll forward any unexpended prior years Merit System Assessment balance to be expended in the current fiscal year.

35.1. Recruitment and Staffing Services

Purpose: Provide hands-on assistance via career fairs, Recruitment Advisory Council workshops, strategic recruitment planning, and consultation services to help attract the right people with the right mix of skills, abilities, interests, and job match to meet state agencies' specific needs.

Total Funds

$1,143,280

Intra-State Government Transfers

$1,143,280

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$1,143,280

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$0

$1,173,280

Reduce contract funds (Other Funds: $30,000).

$0

($30,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$1,143,280

35.2. System Administration Purpose: Provide administrative and technical support to the agency.
Total Funds Intra-State Government Transfers
Other Intra-State Government Payments

$3,430,107 $3,430,107 $3,430,107

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $0

Total Funds $3,169,033

Increase payments to the State Treasury to $2,481,222.

$0

$534,187

Reduce funds for personal services (Other Funds: $253,113).

$0

($253,113)

Reduce funds for equipment purchases (Other Funds: $20,000).

$0

($20,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$3,430,107

35.3. Total Compensation and Rewards

Purpose: Ensure fair and consistent employee compensation practices across state agencies.

Total Funds

$3,500,974

Intra-State Government Transfers

$3,500,974

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$3,500,974

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $0

Total Funds $3,685,192

Reduce contract funds (Other Funds: $184,218).

$0

($184,218)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$3,500,974

35.4. Workforce Development and Alignment

Purpose: Assist state agencies with recruiting, hiring and retaining employees, and to provide training opportunities and assessments of job-related skills to assist employees in their career development.

Total Funds

$2,246,438

Intra-State Government Transfers

$2,246,438

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$2,246,438

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$0

$2,293,294

Reduce contract funds (Other Funds: $46,856).

$0

($46,856)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$2,246,438

Section 36: Properties Commission, State
Total Funds Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,587,739 $1,037,739
$956,979

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Prior Year Funds - Other State Funds
State General Funds

$80,760 $550,000 $550,000

36.1. State Properties Commission

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain long term plans for state buildings and land; to compile an accessible database of state owned and leased real property with information about utilization, demand management, and space standards; and to negotiate better rates in the leasing market and property acquisitions and dispositions.

Total Funds

$1,156,979

Other Funds

$956,979

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$956,979

State Funds

$200,000

State General Funds

$200,000

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

36.2. Payments to Georgia Building Authority

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide maintenance, repairs, and preparatory work on property owned by the Georgia Building Authority.

Total Funds

$430,760

Other Funds

$80,760

Prior Year Funds - Other

$80,760

State Funds

$350,000

State General Funds

$350,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $3,000,000

Total Funds $3,080,760

Reduce state funds for demolition of the Archives Building and replace with rental income saved by implementing a reduction in the Department of Public Safety - Capitol Police.

($2,650,000)

($2,650,000)

Reflect a reduction to Capitol Police by issuing a credit for rent in the

$0

$0

Judicial Council (Total Funds: $100,000). (CC:YES)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$350,000

$430,760

Section 37: Public Defender Standards Council, Georgia
Total Funds Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$38,621,734 $800,000 $800,000

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State Funds State General Funds

$37,821,734 $37,821,734

37.1. Public Defender Standards Council

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the Office of the Georgia Capital Defender, Office of the Mental Health Advocate, and Central Office.

Total Funds

$6,618,288

Other Funds

$800,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$800,000

State Funds

$5,818,288

State General Funds

$5,818,288

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $5,799,861

Total Funds $6,599,861

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$99,770

$99,770

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($20,119)

($20,119)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$18,148

$18,148

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($2,248)

($2,248)

Reduce funds for personal services to reflect projected expenditures.

($77,124)

($77,124)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,818,288

$6,618,288

37.2. Public Defenders

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assure that adequate and effective legal representation is provided, independently of political considerations or private interests, to indigent persons who are entitled to representation under this chapter; provided that staffing for circuits are based on O.C.G.A. 17-12.

Total Funds

$30,893,278

State Funds

$30,893,278

State General Funds

$30,893,278

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$31,528,916

$31,528,916

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$498,047

$498,047

Reduce funds for personal services to reflect projected expenditures.

($913,344)

($913,344)

Reduce funds to the opt-out circuits to match agency-wide reductions.

($57,205)

($57,205)

Reduce funds for non-capital conflict cases.

($163,136)

($163,136)

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Amount appropriated in this Act

$30,893,278

$30,893,278

37.3. Public Defenders - Special Project

Purpose: Provide funds for establishing present contracts with outside conflict counsel and other third party providers in non-capital cases first arising in fiscal years 2005 through 2009.

Total Funds

$1,110,168

State Funds

$1,110,168

State General Funds

$1,110,168

Section 38: Public Safety, Department of
Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Federal Recovery Funds
Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds
State General Funds

$163,377,021 $37,366,177 $37,366,177 $8,872,757 $8,872,757 $17,720,890 $17,720,890 $99,417,197 $99,417,197

38.1. Aviation

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide aerial support for search and rescue missions and search and apprehension missions in criminal pursuits within the State of Georgia; to provide transport flights to conduct state business, for emergency medical organ transport, and to support local and federal agencies in public safety efforts with aerial surveillance and observation.

Total Funds

$1,731,960

Federal Funds and Grants

$200,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$200,000

State Funds

$1,531,960

State General Funds

$1,531,960

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$1,504,819

$1,704,819

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$27,366

$27,366

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($225)

($225)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,531,960

$1,731,960

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38.2. Capitol Police Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect life and property in the Capitol Square area, enforce traffic regulations around the Capitol, monitor entrances of state buildings, screen packages and personal items of individuals entering state facilities, and provide general security for elected officials, government employees, and visitors to the Capitol.

Total Funds

$6,722,499

Other Funds

$6,722,499

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$6,722,499

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $0

Total Funds $6,822,499

Reduce funds paid through GBA rental income to more accurately reflect FY 2010 actual (as noted in a recent Performance Audit) and FY 2011 year-to-date expenditures. (CC:Reduce funds based on projected expenditures.)

$0

($100,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$6,722,499

38.3. Departmental Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to work cooperatively with all levels of government to provide a safe environment for residents and visitors to our state.

Total Funds

$8,186,799

Federal Funds and Grants

$141,571

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$141,571

Other Funds

$10,697

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$10,697

State Funds

$8,034,531

State General Funds

$8,034,531

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $7,917,583

Total Funds $8,069,851

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$118,442

$118,442

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($1,494)

($1,494)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$8,034,531

$8,186,799

38.4. Executive Security Services
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide statutorily mandated security for the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and their families, and also to provide security for the Chief Justice of the Georgia Supreme

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Court, visiting dignitaries, and other important individuals as determined by the Commissioner.

Total Funds

$1,508,181

State Funds

$1,508,181

State General Funds

$1,508,181

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $1,478,815

Total Funds $1,478,815

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$29,641 ($275)

$29,641 ($275)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,508,181

$1,508,181

38.5. Field Offices and Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide enforcement for traffic and criminal laws through the Department of Public Safety's Uniform Division, and support a variety of specialized teams and offices, which include the Motorcycle Unit, Criminal Interdiction Unit, the Crisis Negotiations Team, the Special Projects Adjutant Office, Headquarters Adjutant Office, Special Investigations Office, the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Unit, and the Training Unit.

Total Funds

$84,489,839

Federal Funds and Grants

$11,492,428

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$11,492,428

Federal Recovery Funds

$8,872,757

Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified

$8,872,757

Other Funds

$1,252,400

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,252,400

State Funds

$62,872,254

State General Funds

$62,872,254

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $64,595,356

Total Funds $86,212,941

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce funds for operating expenses to reflect anticipated savings from annual trooper attrition.
Replace state funds with other funds by transferring 10 additional troopers to the Capitol Police program, effective until January 31, 2011.

$1,230,399 ($310,395) ($300,000)

$1,230,399 ($310,395) ($300,000)

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Reduce funds for personal services to reflect savings from FY 2010 trooper attrition and anticipated savings from FY 2011 trooper attrition. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.
Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.
Adjust funding for increased fuel costs for State Patrol vehicles.
Amount appropriated in this Act

($2,538,681)
($18,664) ($761)
$215,000 $62,872,254

($2,538,681)
($18,664) ($761)
$215,000 $84,489,839

38.6. Motor Carrier Compliance

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide enforcement for size, weight, and safety standards as well as traffic and criminal laws through the Department of Public Safety's Motor Carrier Compliance Division for commercial motor carriers, school buses, and large passenger vehicles as well as providing High Occupancy Vehicle lane use restriction enforcement.

Total Funds

$21,077,436

Federal Funds and Grants

$6,699,743

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$6,699,743

Other Funds

$6,510,227

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$6,510,227

State Funds

$7,867,466

State General Funds

$7,867,466

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$7,610,937

$20,820,907

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$19,845 ($4,433)

$19,845 ($4,433)

Recognize additional state revenue of $748,180 in overweight citation assessments and utilize those funds to hire 57 civilian weigh masters effective April 1, 2011 to increase operating hours for Georgia weigh stations and provide increased commercial vehicle compliance enforcement. (CC:Start May 15, 2011.)

$241,117

$241,117

Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,867,466

$21,077,436

38.7. Specialized Collision Reconstruction Team

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate fatal vehicular crashes throughout the state, collect data, and provide evidence and testimony in the prosecution of those at fault and to additionally provide specialized investigative services to Departmental personnel, state, federal, and local agencies for complex crash and crime scene investigations upon request.

Total Funds

$3,078,763

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State Funds

$3,078,763

State General Funds

$3,078,763

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$3,014,478

$3,014,478

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$64,929

$64,929

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($644)

($644)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,078,763

$3,078,763

38.8. Troop J Specialty Units

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide and coordinate the Implied Consent Unit to oversee and maintain the breath-alcohol program for the State of Georgia in coordination with the Forensics Science Division of the GBI.

Total Funds

$1,430,666

State Funds

$1,430,666

State General Funds

$1,430,666

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$1,405,723

$1,405,723

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$25,378 ($435)

$25,378 ($435)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,430,666

$1,430,666

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

38.9. Firefighters Standards and Training Council

Purpose: Provide professionally trained, competent, and ethical firefighters with the proper equipment and facilities to ensure a fire safe environment for Georgia citizens, and establish professional standards for fire service training including consulting, testing, and certification of Georgia firefighters.

Total Funds

$669,733

Other Funds

$622

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$622

State Funds

$669,111

State General Funds

$669,111

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

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Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)
Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees. Reduce funds for personal services to reflect savings from 1 vacant administrative assistant position.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $662,856 $12,749
($6,494)
$669,111

Total Funds $663,478 $12,749
($6,494)
$669,733

38.10. Office of Highway Safety

Purpose: Educate the public on highway safety issues, and facilitate the implementation of programs to reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities on Georgia roadways.

Total Funds

$18,578,781

Federal Funds and Grants

$17,086,129

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$17,086,129

Other Funds

$1,077,424

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,077,424

State Funds

$415,228

State General Funds

$415,228

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $433,010

Total Funds $18,596,563

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce funds for operating expenses.

$9,728 ($22,064)

$9,728 ($22,064)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($504)

($504)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($4,942)

($4,942)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$415,228

$18,578,781

38.11. Peace Officers Standards and Training Council

Purpose: Set standards for the law enforcement community; ensure adequate training at the highest level for all of Georgia's law enforcement officers and public safety professionals; and, certify individuals when all requirements are met. Investigate officers and public safety professionals when an allegation of unethical and/or illegal conduct is made, and sanction these individuals by disciplining officers and public safety professionals when necessary.

Total Funds

$1,960,700

Other Funds

$50,247

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$50,247

State Funds

$1,910,453

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State General Funds

$1,910,453

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $1,966,203

Total Funds $2,016,450

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce funds for personal services to reflect savings from 1 vacant position.
Reduce funds for operating expenses.

$30,526 ($53,623)
($1,675)

$30,526 ($53,623)
($1,675)

Reduce funds for contracts with the Georgia Sheriffs' Association and the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police.

($23,574)

($23,574)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($7,798)

($7,798)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$394

$394

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,910,453

$1,960,700

38.12. Public Safety Training Center

Purpose: Develop, deliver, and facilitate training that results in professional and competent public safety services for the people of Georgia.

Total Funds

$13,941,664

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,746,306

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,746,306

Other Funds

$2,096,774

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$2,096,774

State Funds

$10,098,584

State General Funds

$10,098,584

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$10,453,415

$14,296,495

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$163,493

$163,493

Reduce funding for personal services to reflect savings from attrition and the elimination of 3 administrative assistant positions.

($212,878)

($212,878)

Replace state funds with federal/other funds.

($104,692)

($104,692)

Replace state funds with tuition charged to students repeating classes due to course failure.

($32,523)

($32,523)

Reduce funds for personal services to reflect transfer of oversight of the regional burn building program to local firefighters.

($50,000)

($50,000)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($21,127)

($21,127)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($97,104)

($97,104)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$10,098,584

$13,941,664

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Section 39: Public Service Commission
Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Federal Recovery Funds
Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds
State General Funds

$9,388,588 $1,199,828 $1,199,828
$241,475 $241,475 $70,160 $70,160 $7,877,125 $7,877,125

39.1. Commission Administration

Purpose: Assist the commissioners and staff in achieving the agency's goals.

Total Funds

$1,334,837

Federal Funds and Grants

$83,500

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$83,500

Other Funds

$70,160

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$70,160

State Funds

$1,181,177

State General Funds

$1,181,177

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $1,243,659

Total Funds $1,397,319

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Replace state funds with existing federal funds for operating expenses.

$153,852 ($28,926)

$153,852 ($28,926)

Reduce funds for personal services to reflect projected expenditures.

($187,262)

($187,262)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$455

$455

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($601)

($601)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,181,177

$1,334,837

39.2. Facility Protection

Purpose: Enforce state and federal regulations pertaining to buried utility facility infrastructure and to promote safety through training and inspections.

Total Funds

$1,950,771

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,087,828

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,087,828

State Funds

$862,943

State General Funds

$862,943

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $863,089

Total Funds $1,950,917

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$455

$455

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($601)

($601)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$862,943

$1,950,771

39.3. Utilities Regulation

Purpose: Monitor the rates and service standards of electric, transportation, natural gas, and telecommunications companies, approve supply plans for electric and natural gas companies, monitor utility system and telecommunications network planning, arbitrate complaints among competitors, provide consumer protection and education, and certify competitive transportation, natural gas and telecommunications providers.

Total Funds

$6,102,980

Federal Funds and Grants

$28,500

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$28,500

Federal Recovery Funds

$241,475

Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified

$241,475

State Funds

$5,833,005

State General Funds

$5,833,005

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$6,333,238

$6,603,213

Replace state funds with existing federal funds for operating expenses.

($41,500)

($41,500)

Reduce funds for personal services to reflect projected expenditures.

($381,898)

($381,898)

Reduce contract funds for subject matter experts.

($50,156)

($50,156)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$2,124

$2,124

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($2,803)

($2,803)

Reduce personal services for business analyst position. (CC:Reduce funds for personnel.)

($26,000)

($26,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,833,005

$6,102,980

Section 40: Regents, University System of Georgia
Total Funds Other Funds
Agency Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified Research Funds

$5,742,287,023 $3,930,912,973 $2,076,139,258
$4,605,336 $1,850,168,379

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State Funds State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds

$1,811,374,050 $1,801,721,416
$9,652,634

40.1. Advanced Technology Development Center/Economic Development Institute

Purpose: Advise Georgia manufacturers, entrepreneurs, and government officials on bestbusiness practices and technology-driven economic development, and to provide the state share to federal incentive and assistance programs for entrepreneurs and innovative businesses.

Total Funds

$18,283,944

Other Funds

$10,475,000

Agency Funds

$10,475,000

State Funds

$7,808,944

State General Funds

$7,808,944

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$8,134,317

$18,609,317

Reduce funds for personal services and operating expenses.

($325,373)

($325,373)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,808,944

$18,283,944

40.2. Agricultural Experiment Station

Purpose: Improve production, processing, new product development, food safety, storage, and marketing to increase profitability and global competitiveness of Georgia's agribusiness.

Total Funds

$72,765,804

Other Funds

$37,552,919

Agency Funds

$15,552,919

Research Funds

$22,000,000

State Funds

$35,212,885

State General Funds

$35,212,885

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $36,367,589

Total Funds $73,920,508

Reduce funds for personal services.

($710,399)

($710,399)

Eliminate staff and research faculty positions, and reduce operating expenses.
Amount appropriated in this Act

($444,305) $35,212,885

($444,305) $72,765,804

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40.3. Athens/Tifton Vet laboratories

Purpose: Provide diagnostic services, educational outreach, and consultation for veterinarians and animal owners to ensure the safety of Georgia's food supply and the health of Georgia's production, equine, and companion animals.

Total Funds

$4,944,522

Other Funds

$4,944,522

Research Funds

$4,944,522

40.4. Cooperative Extension Service

Purpose: Provide training, educational programs, and outreach to Georgians in agricultural, horticultural, food, and family and consumer sciences, and to manage the 4H youth program for the state.

Total Funds

$54,698,784

Other Funds

$25,083,929

Agency Funds

$12,083,929

Research Funds

$13,000,000

State Funds

$29,614,855

State General Funds

$29,614,855

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $30,640,474

Total Funds $55,724,403

Reduce funds for personal services.

($1,025,619)

($1,025,619)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$29,614,855

$54,698,784

40.5. Forestry Cooperative Extension

Purpose: Provide funding for faculty to support instruction and outreach about conservation and sustainable management of forests and other natural resources.

Total Funds

$935,535

Other Funds

$400,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$24,012

Research Funds

$375,988

State Funds

$535,535

State General Funds

$535,535

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $563,721

Total Funds $963,721

Reduce funds for personal services.

($28,186)

($28,186)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$535,535

$935,535

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40.6. Forestry Research

Purpose: Conduct research about economically and environmentally sound forest resources management and to assist non-industrial forest landowners and natural resources professionals in complying with state and federal regulations.

Total Funds

$9,583,749

Other Funds

$6,950,426

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$950,426

Research Funds

$6,000,000

State Funds

$2,633,323

State General Funds

$2,633,323

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$2,743,045

$9,693,471

Reduce funds for personal services.

($109,722)

($109,722)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,633,323

$9,583,749

40.7. Georgia Radiation Therapy Center

Purpose: Provide care and treatment for cancer patients and to administer baccalaureate programs in Medical Dosimetry and Radiation Therapy.

Total Funds

$3,625,810

Other Funds

$3,625,810

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$3,625,810

40.8. Georgia Tech Research Institute

Purpose: Provide funding to laboratories and research centers affiliated with the Georgia Institute of Technology whose scientific, engineering, industrial, or policy research promotes economic development, health, and safety in Georgia.

Total Funds

$229,784,765

Other Funds

$223,917,958

Research Funds

$223,917,958

State Funds

$5,866,807

State General Funds

$5,866,807

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$6,111,257

$230,029,215

Reduce funds for personal services and operating expenses.

($244,450)

($244,450)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,866,807

$229,784,765

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40.9. Marine Institute

Purpose: Support research on coastal processes involving the unique ecosystems of the Georgia coastline and to provide access and facilities for graduate and undergraduate classes to conduct field research on the Georgia coast.

Total Funds

$1,236,027

Other Funds

$486,281

Agency Funds

$118,633

Research Funds

$367,648

State Funds

$749,746

State General Funds

$749,746

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$780,985

$1,267,266

Reduce funds for personal services.

($31,239)

($31,239)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$749,746

$1,236,027

40.10. Marine Resources Extension Center

Purpose: Fund outreach, education, and research to enhance coastal environmental and economic sustainability.

Total Funds

$2,563,733

Other Funds

$1,345,529

Agency Funds

$745,529

Research Funds

$600,000

State Funds

$1,218,204

State General Funds

$1,218,204

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $1,283,410

Total Funds $2,628,939

Reduce funds for personal services.

($65,206)

($65,206)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,218,204

$2,563,733

40.11. Medical College of Georgia Hospital and Clinics

Purpose: Provide medical education and patient care, including ambulatory, trauma, cancer, neonatal intensive, and emergency and express care.

Total Funds

$30,441,017

State Funds

$30,441,017

State General Funds

$30,441,017

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $31,709,393

Total Funds $31,709,393

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($1,268,376)

($1,268,376)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$30,441,017

$30,441,017

40.12. Public Libraries

Purpose: Award grants from the Public Library Fund, promote literacy, and provide library services that facilitate access to information for all Georgians regardless of geographic location or special needs.

Total Funds

$38,871,762

Other Funds

$5,222,400

Agency Funds

$5,222,400

State Funds

$33,649,362

State General Funds

$33,649,362

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$35,051,419

$40,273,819

Reduce funds for personal services and operating expenses.

($1,402,057)

($1,402,057)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$33,649,362

$38,871,762

40.13. Public Service/Special Funding Initiatives

Purpose: Fund leadership, service, and education initiatives that require funding beyond what is provided by formula.

Total Funds

$16,072,084

State Funds

$16,072,084

State General Funds

$16,072,084

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$16,854,211

$16,854,211

Reduce funds for personal services and operating expenses.

($674,168)

($674,168)

Reduce funds for the Georgia Leadership Institute.

($56,000)

($56,000)

Reduce funds for ICAPP Health.

($51,959)

($51,959)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$16,072,084

$16,072,084

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40.14. Regents Central Office

Purpose: Provide administrative support to institutions of the University System of Georgia and to fund membership in the Southern Regional Education Board.

Total Funds

$5,783,997

State Funds

$5,783,997

State General Funds

$5,783,997

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $5,998,764

Total Funds $5,998,764

Reduce funds for personal services and operating expenses.

($195,492)

($195,492)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($19,275)

($19,275)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,783,997

$5,783,997

40.15. Research Consortium
Purpose: Support research and development activities at Georgia's research universities, including the Georgia Research Alliance and other university-based initiatives with economic development missions and close ties to Georgia's strategic industries. The purpose of this appropriation is also to provide the Georgia Research Alliance funds to establish endowments in partnership with the private sector to recruit scientists to Georgia's research universities, provide seed grants to Georgia Research Alliance Eminent Scholars and their research colleagues, provide commercialization grants that launch new Georgia-based companies around university research, and provide seed investment capital to selected start-up companies.

Total Funds

$15,140,552

State Funds

$15,140,552

State General Funds

$15,140,552

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$16,740,062

$16,740,062

Reduce funds for personal services and operating expenses in the Advanced Communications program.
Reduce funds for operating expenses in the Georgia Research Alliance program.
Eliminate funds for the Georgia Research Alliance Eminent Scholar funded through tobacco settlement funds.

($289,134) ($560,376) ($750,000)

($289,134) ($560,376) ($750,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$15,140,552

$15,140,552

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40.16. Skidaway Institute of Oceanography

Purpose: Fund research and educational programs regarding marine and ocean science and aquatic environments.

Total Funds

$4,852,592

Other Funds

$3,550,000

Agency Funds

$900,000

Research Funds

$2,650,000

State Funds

$1,302,592

State General Funds

$1,302,592

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $1,374,592

Total Funds $4,924,592

Reduce funds for personal services.

($72,000)

($72,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,302,592

$4,852,592

40.17. Teaching

Purpose: Provide funds to the Board of Regents for annual allocations to University System of Georgia institutions for student instruction and to establish and operate other initiatives that promote, support, or extend student learning.

Total Funds

$5,194,479,704

Other Funds

$3,597,731,160

Agency Funds

$2,021,418,897

Research Funds

$1,576,312,263

State Funds

$1,596,748,544

State General Funds

$1,596,748,544

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$1,698,668,785 $5,319,586,087

Reduce funds for personal services and operating expenses.

($101,920,030) ($101,920,030)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($211)

($211)

Reflect the loss of federal funds due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Total Funds: $23,186,142).

$0

($23,186,142)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,596,748,544 $5,194,479,704

40.18. Veterinary Medicine Experiment Station
Purpose: Coordinate and conduct research at the University of Georgia on animal disease problems of present and potential concern to Georgia's livestock and poultry

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industries and to provide training and education in disease research, surveillance, and intervention.

Total Funds

$2,653,432

State Funds

$2,653,432

State General Funds

$2,653,432

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $2,763,992

Total Funds $2,763,992

Reduce funds for personal services and operating expenses.

($110,560)

($110,560)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,653,432

$2,653,432

40.19. Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital

Purpose: Provide clinical instruction for veterinary medicine students, support research that enhances the health and welfare of production and companion animals in Georgia, and address the shortage of veterinarians in Georgia and the nation.

Total Funds

$10,055,725

Other Funds

$9,621,951

Agency Funds

$9,621,951

State Funds

$433,774

State General Funds

$433,774

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $471,493

Total Funds $10,093,444

Reduce funds for personal services.

($37,719)

($37,719)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$433,774

$10,055,725

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

40.20. Payments to Georgia Military College

Purpose: Provide quality basic education funding for grades six through twelve at Georgia Military College's Junior Military College and preparatory school.

Total Funds

$2,393,133

State Funds

$2,393,133

State General Funds

$2,393,133

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

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Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948) Reduce funds for the Prep School ($98,194) and the Junior College ($47,279). (CC:Reduce funds for the Junior College only.) Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $2,424,555
($47,279)
$15,857 $2,393,133

Total Funds $2,424,555
($47,279)
$15,857 $2,393,133

40.21. Payments to Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission

Purpose: Create, produce, and distribute high quality programs and services that educate, inform, and entertain audiences and enrich the quality of their lives.

Total Funds

$13,467,718

Other Funds

$5,088

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$5,088

State Funds

$13,462,630

State General Funds

$13,462,630

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $14,125,833

Total Funds $14,130,921

Eliminate 3 positions and reduce funds for operating expenses.

($560,832)

($560,832)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($105,041)

($105,041)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$2,670

$2,670

Amount appropriated in this Act

$13,462,630

$13,467,718

40.22. Payments to the Georgia Cancer Coalition

Purpose: Provide funds to the Cancer Coalition for ongoing research and prevention.

Total Funds

$9,652,634

State Funds

$9,652,634

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$9,652,634

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $10,354,093

Total Funds $10,354,093

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($73,327)

($73,327)

Reduce funds for tumor tissue banking.

($100,000)

($100,000)

Reduce funds for Georgia CORE.

($16,000)

($16,000)

Reduce funds for the Regional Cancer Coalitions.

($81,000)

($81,000)

Reduce funds and delay recruitment of new Distinguished Cancer Clinicians and Scientists.
Effective April 1st, eliminate the Chief Operating Officer position.

($385,363) ($45,769)

($385,363) ($45,769)

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Amount appropriated in this Act

$9,652,634

$9,652,634

Section 41: Revenue, Department of
Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds
Agency Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Intra-State Government Transfers Other Intra-State Government Payments

$157,071,962 $1,461,901 $1,461,901 $33,590,639 $8,263,289 $25,327,350
$121,793,842 $121,643,842
$150,000 $225,580 $225,580

The Department is authorized, per OCGA 40-2-31, to retain $3.88 per license plate manufactured and issued. The Department is not authorized to retain the $1.00 county allocation from the manufacturing fee even if the Department directly issues the license plate.

41.1. Customer Service

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide assistance to customer inquiries about the administration of individual income tax, sales and use tax, withholding tax, corporate tax, motor fuel and motor carrier taxes, and all registration functions.

Total Funds

$13,204,387

Other Funds

$125,000

Agency Funds

$125,000

State Funds

$12,853,807

State General Funds

$12,853,807

Intra-State Government Transfers

$225,580

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$225,580

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $12,649,354

Total Funds $12,999,934

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$130,501 ($1,616)

$130,501 ($1,616)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$75,568

$75,568

Begin transitioning personnel related to alcohol licensing to satellite

$0

$0

offices. (CC:YES)

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Amount appropriated in this Act

$12,853,807

$13,204,387

41.2. Departmental Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to administer and enforce the tax laws of the State of Georgia and provide general support services to the operating programs of the Department of Revenue.

Total Funds

$8,039,040

Other Funds

$484,210

Agency Funds

$484,210

State Funds

$7,554,830

State General Funds

$7,554,830

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $7,439,330

Total Funds $7,923,540

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$100,938

$100,938

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($860)

($860)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$15,422

$15,422

Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,554,830

$8,039,040

41.3. Forestland Protection Grants

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide reimbursement for preferential assessment of qualifying conservation use forestland to counties, municipalities, and school districts pursuant to O.C.G.A. 48-5A-2, the "Forestland Protection Act," created by HB 1211 and HB 1276 during the 2008 legislative session.

Total Funds

$10,584,551

State Funds

$10,584,551

State General Funds

$10,584,551

41.4. Industry Regulation

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regulation of the distribution, sale, and consumption of alcoholic beverages and tobacco products; ensure all coinoperated amusement machines are properly licensed and decaled; and conduct checkpoints in areas where reports indicate the use of dyed fuels in on-road vehicles.

Total Funds

$6,563,971

Federal Funds and Grants

$187,422

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$187,422

Other Funds

$4,629,365

Agency Funds

$2,052,503

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Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$2,576,862

State Funds

$1,747,184

State General Funds

$1,597,184

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$150,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$3,161,086

$6,501,011

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$51,473

$51,473

Replace state funds with other funds from the Tobacco Stamp

($1,076,862)

$0

program.

Replace state funds with other funds from licensing and regulating

($400,000)

$0

coin-operated amusement machines.

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($578)

($578)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$12,065

$12,065

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,747,184

$6,563,971

41.5. Litigations and Investigations

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate fraudulent taxpayer and criminal activities involving Department efforts. Additionally, $677,000 is specifically appropriated for 6 Special Investigation Agents and 4 Fraud Detection Group Financial Analysts to enhance revenue collections.

Total Funds

$2,199,981

Federal Funds and Grants

$48,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$48,000

State Funds

$2,151,981

State General Funds

$2,151,981

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$2,168,402

$2,168,402

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$27,467

$27,467

Reduce state funds and recognize federal funds from the Odometer

($48,000)

$0

Fraud Grant.

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($242)

($242)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$4,354

$4,354

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,151,981

$2,199,981

41.6. Local Government Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist local tax officials with the

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administration of state tax laws and administer the unclaimed property unit.

Total Funds

$4,447,382

Other Funds

$2,246,702

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$2,246,702

State Funds

$2,200,680

State General Funds

$2,200,680

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $2,136,412

Total Funds $4,383,114

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$41,850 $22,861

$41,850 $22,861

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($443)

($443)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,200,680

$4,447,382

41.7. Local Tax Officials Retirement and FICA

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide state retirement benefits and employer share of FICA to local tax officials.

Total Funds

$12,022,124

State Funds

$12,022,124

State General Funds

$12,022,124

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

Provide funds for the Employees' Retirement System (ERS) for the liability on local tax officials' retirement benefits through FY 2011. (CC:Do not pre-pay; fund in FY 2012.)

$11,022,124

$11,022,124

Amount appropriated in this Act

$12,022,124

$12,022,124

41.8. Motor Vehicle Registration and Titling

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to establish motor vehicle ownership by maintaining title and registration records and validate rebuilt vehicles for roadworthiness for new title issuance.

Total Funds

$17,507,625

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,226,479

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,226,479

Other Funds

$9,946,558

Agency Funds

$3,881,765

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$6,064,793

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State Funds

$6,334,588

State General Funds

$6,334,588

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$4,690,777

$15,863,814

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$125,067

$125,067

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($1,592)

($1,592)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$128,093

$128,093

Increase funds to maintain current service levels.

$1,392,243

$1,392,243

Amount appropriated in this Act

$6,334,588

$17,507,625

41.9. Revenue Processing

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that all tax payments are received, credited, and deposited according to sound business practices and the law, and to ensure that all tax returns are reviewed and recorded to accurately update taxpayer information.

Total Funds

$11,999,171

State Funds

$11,999,171

State General Funds

$11,999,171

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $11,838,818

Total Funds $11,838,818

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$98,980

$98,980

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($1,222)

($1,222)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$62,595

$62,595

Amount appropriated in this Act

$11,999,171

$11,999,171

41.10. Tax Compliance

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to audit tax accounts, ensure compliance, and collect on delinquent accounts.

Total Funds

$35,357,955

Other Funds

$15,630,689

Agency Funds

$1,191,696

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$14,438,993

State Funds

$19,727,266

State General Funds

$19,727,266

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$21,251,085

$34,828,875

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$361,754

$361,754

Replace state funds with other funds from Cost of Collection fee

($808,203)

$0

revenue.

Replace state funds with other funds from a $25 increase in the FiFa

($525,000)

$0

administrative fee.

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($3,948)

($3,948)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$171,274

$171,274

Replace state funds with other funds from a garnishment program to

($719,696)

$0

recoup delinquent personal income tax revenue.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$19,727,266

$35,357,955

41.11. Tax Law and Policy

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to conduct all administrative appeals of tax assessments; draft regulations for taxes collected by the department; support the State Board of Equalization; and draft letter rulings and provide research and analysis related to all tax law and policy inquiries.

Total Funds

$1,829,416

Other Funds

$400,000

Agency Funds

$400,000

State Funds

$1,429,416

State General Funds

$1,429,416

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $1,399,864

Total Funds $1,799,864

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$28,986

$28,986

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($160)

($160)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$726

$726

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,429,416

$1,829,416

41.12. Technology Support Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support the department in information technology and provide electronic filing services to taxpayers.

Total Funds

$23,073,378

State Funds

$23,073,378

State General Funds

$23,073,378

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$22,443,637

$22,443,637

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$225,257

$225,257

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($932)

($932)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$405,416

$405,416

Amount appropriated in this Act

$23,073,378

$23,073,378

41.13. Customer Service - Special Project

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to increase funds for temporary workers to staff the Call Center from March 1, 2011 to June 30, 2011.

Total Funds

$225,000

State Funds

$225,000

State General Funds

$225,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$0

$0

Increase funds for temporary workers to staff the Call Center from March 1, 2011 to June 30, 2011.

$225,000

$225,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$225,000

$225,000

41.14. Revenue Processing - Special Project

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to increase funds for temporary workers to process returns from March 1, 2011 through June 30, 2011.

Total Funds

$1,500,000

State Funds

$1,500,000

State General Funds

$1,500,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $0

Total Funds $0

Increase funds for temporary workers to process returns from March 1, 2011 through June 30, 2011.

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

41.15. Tax Compliance - Special Project
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to annualize funding added in 2010 (HB 947) for personnel and vehicles for tax compliance and to add funds for additional tax

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compliance officers and revenue agents.

Total Funds

$8,517,981

Other Funds

$128,115

Agency Funds

$128,115

State Funds

$8,389,866

State General Funds

$8,389,866

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $9,175,000

Total Funds $9,175,000

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce funds for personal services to reflect projected expenditures.

$68,040 ($733,119)

$68,040 ($733,119)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($740)

($740)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$8,800

$8,800

Recognize revenue from garnishment fees collected by the new

($128,115)

$0

auditors and agents.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$8,389,866

$8,517,981

Section 42: Secretary of State
Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified Records Center Storage Fee State Funds State General Funds

$31,536,020 $85,000 $85,000
$1,670,418 $1,234,647
$435,771 $29,780,602 $29,780,602

42.1. Archives and Records

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain the archives of the state; document and interpret the history of the Georgia State Capitol building; and assist State Agencies with adequately documenting their activities, administering their records management programs, scheduling their records, and transferring their non-current records to the State Records Center.

Total Funds

$5,076,295

Other Funds

$532,671

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$96,900

Records Center Storage Fee

$435,771

State Funds

$4,543,624

State General Funds

$4,543,624

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$4,643,588

$5,176,259

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$31,508

$31,508

Eliminate 3 vacant positions.

($66,195)

($66,195)

Replace state funds with other funds for operating expenses.

($48,000)

($48,000)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($54,347)

($54,347)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($7,092)

($7,092)

Provide funds for increased rental costs in accordance with the 1.5% annual escalation clause.

$44,162

$44,162

Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,543,624

$5,076,295

42.2. Corporations

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to accept and review filings made pursuant to statutes; to issue certifications of records on file; and to provide general information to the public on all filed entities.

Total Funds

$1,952,474

Other Funds

$739,512

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$739,512

State Funds

$1,212,962

State General Funds

$1,212,962

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $1,266,854

Total Funds $2,006,366

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Eliminate 2 vacant positions.

$31,324 ($68,455)

$31,324 ($68,455)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($14,827)

($14,827)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($1,934)

($1,934)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,212,962

$1,952,474

42.3. Elections

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to administer all duties imposed upon the Secretary of State by providing all required filing and public information services, performing all certification and commissioning duties required by law and assisting candidates, local governments, and citizens in interpreting and complying with all election, voter registration and financial disclosure laws.

Total Funds

$4,875,192

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Federal Funds and Grants

$85,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$85,000

Other Funds

$50,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$50,000

State Funds

$4,740,192

State General Funds

$4,740,192

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $4,889,561

Total Funds $5,024,561

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$26,849 ($57,226)

$26,849 ($57,226)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($7,466)

($7,466)

Eliminate 2 vacant ballot builder positions and utilize services provided under contract with Kennesaw State University.

($111,526)

($111,526)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,740,192

$4,875,192

42.4. Office Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to the Office of Secretary of State and its attached agencies.

Total Funds

$5,637,073

Other Funds

$128,235

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$128,235

State Funds

$5,508,838

State General Funds

$5,508,838

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$6,008,295

$6,136,530

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Eliminate 7 vacant positions.

$92,870 ($446,833)

$92,870 ($446,833)

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($66,000)

($66,000)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($70,320)

($70,320)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($9,174)

($9,174)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,508,838

$5,637,073

42.5. Professional Licensing Boards
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public health and welfare by supporting all operations of Boards which license professions.

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Total Funds

$6,989,957

Other Funds

$150,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$150,000

State Funds

$6,839,957

State General Funds

$6,839,957

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $6,993,419

Total Funds $7,143,419

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Eliminate 7 vacant positions.

$97,358 ($218,415)

$97,358 ($218,415)

Reduce board member per diem.

($20,000)

($20,000)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($1,726)

($1,726)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($10,679)

($10,679)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$6,839,957

$6,989,957

42.6. Securities

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for the administration and enforcement of the Georgia Securities Act, the Georgia Charitable Solicitations Act, and the Georgia Cemetery Act. Functions under each act include registration, examinations, investigation, and administrative enforcement actions.

Total Funds

$786,797

Other Funds

$50,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$50,000

State Funds

$736,797

State General Funds

$736,797

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$1,048,116

$1,098,116

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$11,151

$11,151

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($12,267)

($12,267)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($1,600)

($1,600)

Eliminate 2 positions and realize savings from holding 4 positions vacant for 6 months.

($308,603)

($308,603)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$736,797

$786,797

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

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42.7. Georgia Commission on the Holocaust

Purpose: Teach the lessons of the Holocaust to present and future generations of Georgians in order to create an awareness of the enormity of the crimes of prejudice and inhumanity.

Total Funds

$266,503

Other Funds

$20,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$20,000

State Funds

$246,503

State General Funds

$246,503

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $261,500

Total Funds $281,500

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce funds for part time staff.

$5,861 ($6,100)

$5,861 ($6,100)

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($14,758)

($14,758)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$246,503

$266,503

42.8. Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency

Purpose: Protect the health, safety, and welfare of the general public by providing an enforcement presence to oversee all laws and regulations pertaining to controlled substances and dangerous drugs.

Total Funds

$1,915,739

State Funds

$1,915,739

State General Funds

$1,915,739

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$2,097,674

$2,097,674

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$23,554

$23,554

Eliminate 2 vacant compliance investigator positions.

($157,415)

($157,415)

Reduce funds for motor vehicle purchases.

($42,000)

($42,000)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($2,871)

($2,871)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($3,203)

($3,203)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,915,739

$1,915,739

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42.9. Real Estate Commission

Purpose: Administer the license law for real estate brokers and salespersons, and provide administrative support to the Georgia Real Estate Appraisers Board in their administration of the Real Estate Appraisal.

Total Funds

$2,932,946

State Funds

$2,932,946

State General Funds

$2,932,946

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$3,075,394

$3,075,394

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Eliminate positions vacated due to retirements and reduce the use of hourly employees.
Reduce funds for operating expenses.

$39,200 ($155,000)
($8,000)

$39,200 ($155,000)
($8,000)

Reduce contractual services.

($14,626)

($14,626)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$674

$674

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($4,696)

($4,696)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,932,946

$2,932,946

42.10. State Ethics Commission

Purpose: Protect the integrity of the democratic process, and ensure compliance by candidates, public officials, non-candidate campaign committees, lobbyists, and vendors with Georgia's Campaign and Financial Disclosure requirements.

Total Funds

$1,103,044

State Funds

$1,103,044

State General Funds

$1,103,044

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$1,131,121

$1,131,121

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Defer hiring 1 software programmer and 1 database administrator.

$17,311 ($43,228)

$17,311 ($43,228)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($433)

($433)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($1,727)

($1,727)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,103,044

$1,103,044

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Section 43: Soil and Water Conservation Commission
Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Federal Recovery Funds
Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds
State General Funds Intra-State Government Transfers
Other Intra-State Government Payments

$7,876,105 $2,009,248 $2,009,248 $2,053,194 $2,053,194
$598,923 $598,923 $2,658,245 $2,658,245 $556,495 $556,495

43.1. Commission Administration

Purpose: Protect, conserve, and improve the soil and water resources of the State of Georgia.

Total Funds

$717,585

State Funds

$717,585

State General Funds

$717,585

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$710,670

$710,670

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$10,518

$10,518

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($758)

($758)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($2,845)

($2,845)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$717,585

$717,585

43.2. Conservation of Agricultural Water Supplies

Purpose: Conserve ground and surface water in Georgia by increasing the uniformity and efficiency of agricultural water irrigation systems, by installing meters on sites with permits for agricultural use to obtain data on agricultural water usage, and by administering the use of federal funds to construct and renovate agricultural water catchments.

Total Funds

$2,538,869

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,796,148

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,796,148

Other Funds

$511,686

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$511,686

State Funds

$231,035

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State General Funds

$231,035

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $258,745

Total Funds $2,566,579

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Replace state funds with existing other funds in personal services.

$2,601 ($4,185)

$2,601 ($4,185)

Reduce funds for personal services to reflect projected expenditures.

($23,756)

($23,756)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($124)

($124)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($2,246)

($2,246)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$231,035

$2,538,869

43.3. Conservation of Soil and Water Resources

Purpose: Conserve Georgia's rural and urban natural resources by providing grants to encourage the reduction of erosion and other non-point source pollution from agricultural lands, by providing technical assistance teaching best management practices on erosion and sedimentation control to landowners and local governments, by certifying erosion and sedimentation control personnel, and by reviewing and approving erosion and sedimentation control plans for soil and water conservation districts.

Total Funds

$2,253,208

Federal Funds and Grants

$213,100

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$213,100

Other Funds

$87,237

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$87,237

State Funds

$1,396,376

State General Funds

$1,396,376

Intra-State Government Transfers

$556,495

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$556,495

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$1,464,183

$2,321,015

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$21,378

$21,378

Replace state funds with existing other funds in personal services.

($79,431)

($79,431)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($469)

($469)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($9,285)

($9,285)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,396,376

$2,253,208

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43.4. U.S.D.A. Flood Control Watershed Structures

Purpose: Inspect, maintain and provide assistance to owners of USDA flood control structures so that they comply with the state Safe Dams Act.

Total Funds

$2,205,917

Federal Recovery Funds

$2,053,194

Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,053,194

State Funds

$152,723

State General Funds

$152,723

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $152,397

Total Funds $2,205,591

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$476 ($150)

$476 ($150)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$152,723

$2,205,917

43.5. Water Resources and Land Use Planning

Purpose: Provide funds for planning and research on water management, erosion and sedimentation control.

Total Funds

$160,526

State Funds

$160,526

State General Funds

$160,526

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $188,848

Total Funds $188,848

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$1,588

$1,588

Reduce contract funds for water-related studies.

($25,000)

($25,000)

Replace state funds with existing other funds for personal services.

($4,434)

($4,434)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($27)

($27)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($449)

($449)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$160,526

$160,526

Section 44: Student Finance Commission, Georgia
Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds

$835,046,028 $520,653 $520,653 $750,000

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Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds
Lottery Funds State General Funds

$750,000 $833,775,375 $803,687,856 $30,087,519

44.1. Accel

Purpose: Allow students to pursue postsecondary study at approved public and private postsecondary institutions, while receiving dual high school and college credit for courses successfully completed.

Total Funds

$8,134,600

State Funds

$8,134,600

Lottery Funds

$8,134,600

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$5,764,625

$5,764,625

Increase funds for Accel to meet the projected need.

$2,369,975

$2,369,975

Amount appropriated in this Act

$8,134,600

$8,134,600

44.2. College Opportunity Grant

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to implement a needs-based grant to assist with the affordability of a college education. This grant is to be awarded as a supplement to other grants already available and in combination with other financial assistance, not to exceed the total cost of college attendance. The grant shall have a service component.

Total Funds

$15,000,000

State Funds

$15,000,000

Lottery Funds

$15,000,000

44.3. Engineer Scholarship

Purpose: Provide forgivable loans to Georgia residents who are engineering students at Mercer University (Macon campus) and retain those students as engineers in the state.

Total Funds

$620,000

State Funds

$620,000

Lottery Funds

$620,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $550,000

Total Funds $550,000

Increase funds for the Engineer Scholarship to meet the projected need.

$70,000

$70,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$620,000

$620,000

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44.4. Georgia Military College Scholarship

Purpose: Provide outstanding students with a full scholarship to attend Georgia Military College, thereby strengthening Georgia's National Guard with their membership.

Total Funds

$1,228,708

State Funds

$1,228,708

Lottery Funds

$1,228,708

44.5. HERO Scholarship

Purpose: Provide educational grant assistance to members of the Georgia National Guard and U.S. Military Reservists who served in combat zones and the spouses and children of such members.

Total Funds

$800,000

State Funds

$800,000

State General Funds

$800,000

44.6. Hope Administration

Purpose: Provide scholarships that reward students with financial assistance in degree, diploma, and certificate programs at eligible Georgia public and private colleges and universities, and public technical colleges.

Total Funds

$6,965,514

State Funds

$6,965,514

Lottery Funds

$6,965,514

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $6,985,800

Total Funds $7,765,112

Remove Workforce Investment Act (WIA) funds (Other Funds: ($779,312))
Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$0 ($20,286)

($779,312) ($20,286)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$6,965,514

$6,965,514

44.7. HOPE GED

Purpose: Award a $500 voucher once to each student receiving a general educational development (GED) diploma awarded by the Technical College System of Georgia.

Total Funds

$2,899,033

State Funds

$2,899,033

Lottery Funds

$2,899,033

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

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Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948) Increase funds for HOPE GED to meet the projected need. Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $2,573,864
$325,169 $2,899,033

Total Funds $2,573,864
$325,169 $2,899,033

44.8. HOPE Grant

Purpose: Provide grants to students seeking a diploma or certificate at a public postsecondary institution.

Total Funds

$220,407,829

State Funds

$220,407,829

Lottery Funds

$220,407,829

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $206,318,361

Total Funds $206,318,361

Increase funds for HOPE Grant to meet the projected need.

$14,089,468

$14,089,468

Amount appropriated in this Act

$220,407,829

$220,407,829

44.9. HOPE Scholarships - Private Schools

Purpose: Provide merit scholarships to students seeking an associate or baccalaureate degree at an eligible private postsecondary institution.

Total Funds

$54,663,937

State Funds

$54,663,937

Lottery Funds

$54,663,937

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $59,332,133

Total Funds $59,332,133

Reduce funds for HOPE Scholarships - Private Schools to meet the projected need.

($4,668,196)

($4,668,196)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$54,663,937

$54,663,937

44.10. HOPE Scholarships - Public Schools

Purpose: Provide merit scholarships to students seeking an associate or baccalaureate degree at an eligible public postsecondary institution.

Total Funds

$493,461,474

State Funds

$493,461,474

Lottery Funds

$493,461,474

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

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Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948) Increase funds for HOPE Scholarships - Public Schools to meet the projected need.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $474,575,353 $18,886,121
$493,461,474

Total Funds $474,575,353 $18,886,121
$493,461,474

44.11. Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership Program (LEAP)

Purpose: Provide educational grant assistance to residents of Georgia who demonstrate substantial financial need to attend eligible postsecondary institutions in Georgia.

Total Funds

$1,487,410

Federal Funds and Grants

$520,653

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$520,653

State Funds

$966,757

State General Funds

$966,757

44.12. North Georgia Military Scholarship Grants

Purpose: Provide outstanding students with a full scholarship to attend North Georgia College and State University, thereby strengthening Georgia's Army National Guard with their membership.

Total Funds

$1,352,800

State Funds

$1,352,800

State General Funds

$1,352,800

44.13. North Georgia ROTC Grants

Purpose: Provide Georgia residents with non-repayable financial assistance to attend North Georgia College and State University and to participate in the Reserve Officers Training Corps program.

Total Funds

$802,479

State Funds

$802,479

State General Funds

$802,479

44.14. Public Safety Memorial Grant

Purpose: Provide educational grant assistance to children of Georgia law enforcement officers, fire fighters, Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs), correctional officers, and prison guards who were permanently disabled or killed in the line of duty, to attend a public postsecondary institution in Georgia.

Total Funds

$306,761

State Funds

$306,761

Lottery Funds

$306,761

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44.15. Tuition Equalization Grants

Purpose: Promote the private segment of higher education in Georgia by providing nonrepayable grant aid to Georgia residents who attend eligible private postsecondary institutions.

Total Funds

$26,222,661

Other Funds

$750,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$750,000

State Funds

$25,472,661

State General Funds

$25,472,661

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $28,146,791

Total Funds $28,146,791

Reduce funds for the Tuition Equalization Grant to meet the projected ($1,924,130) need.

($1,924,130)

Replace state general funds with deferred revenue for the Tuition

($750,000)

$0

Equalization Grant program (Other Funds: $750,000).

Amount appropriated in this Act

$25,472,661

$26,222,661

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

44.16. Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission

Purpose: Authorize private postsecondary schools in Georgia; provide transcripts for students who attended schools that closed; and resolve complaints.

Total Funds

$692,822

State Funds

$692,822

State General Funds

$692,822

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $688,007

Total Funds $688,007

Reduce funds for personal services.

($27,296)

($27,296)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$142

$142

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$31,969

$31,969

Amount appropriated in this Act

$692,822

$692,822

Section 45: Teachers' Retirement System
Total Funds State Funds
State General Funds

$29,373,949 $850,000 $850,000

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Intra-State Government Transfers Retirement Payments

$28,523,949 $28,523,949

It is the intent of the General Assembly that the employer contribution rate for the Teachers' Retirement System shall not exceed 10.28% for State Fiscal Year 2011.

45.1. Local/Floor COLA

Purpose: Provide retirees from local retirement systems a minimum allowance upon retirement (Floor) and a post-retirement benefit adjustment (COLA) whenever such adjustment is granted to teachers who retired under TRS.

Total Funds

$850,000

State Funds

$850,000

State General Funds

$850,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $965,000

Total Funds $965,000

Reduce funds due to the declining population of retired teachers who qualify for this benefit.

($115,000)

($115,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$850,000

$850,000

45.2. System Administration

Purpose: Provide all services to active members, including: service purchases, refunds, retirement counseling, and new retirement processing.

Total Funds

$28,523,949

Intra-State Government Transfers

$28,523,949

Retirement Payments

$28,523,949

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$0

$28,473,881

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$0

$50,068

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$28,523,949

Section 46: Technical College System of Georgia
Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Federal Recovery Funds
Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified

$671,365,586 $67,909,000 $67,909,000 $7,011,000 $7,011,000

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Other Funds Agency Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified
State Funds State General Funds
Intra-State Government Transfers Other Intra-State Government Payments

$281,960,000 $281,863,230
$96,770 $311,525,586 $311,525,586
$2,960,000 $2,960,000

46.1. Adult Literacy

Purpose: Develop Georgia's workforce by providing adult learners in Georgia with basic reading, writing, computation, speaking, and listening skills.

Total Funds

$34,084,056

Federal Funds and Grants

$16,860,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$16,860,000

Federal Recovery Funds

$11,000

Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified

$11,000

Other Funds

$4,250,000

Agency Funds

$4,250,000

State Funds

$12,963,056

State General Funds

$12,963,056

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $13,363,654

Total Funds $34,484,654

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce funds for personal services.

$127,442 ($534,546)

$127,442 ($534,546)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$6,506

$6,506

Amount appropriated in this Act

$12,963,056

$34,084,056

46.2. Departmental Administration

Purpose: Provide statewide administrative services to support the state workforce development efforts undertaken by the department through its associated programs and institutions.

Total Funds

$11,839,461

Federal Funds and Grants

$2,650,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,650,000

Other Funds

$1,330,000

Agency Funds

$1,330,000

State Funds

$7,749,461

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State General Funds

$7,749,461

Intra-State Government Transfers

$110,000

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$110,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $7,943,826

Total Funds $12,033,826

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce funds for personal services.

$135,460 ($313,593)

$135,460 ($313,593)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($17,415)

($17,415)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$1,183

$1,183

Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,749,461

$11,839,461

46.3. Quick Start and Customized Services

Purpose: Promote job creation and retention by developing and delivering customized workforce training for Georgia businesses during start-up, expansion, or when they make capital investments in new technology, processes, or product lines in order to remain competitive in the global marketplace.

Total Funds

$23,735,654

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,200,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,200,000

Other Funds

$9,630,000

Agency Funds

$9,630,000

State Funds

$12,905,654

State General Funds

$12,905,654

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $13,307,770

Total Funds $24,137,770

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce funds for personal services.

$128,421 ($532,311)

$128,421 ($532,311)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$1,774

$1,774

Amount appropriated in this Act

$12,905,654

$23,735,654

46.4. Technical Education
Purpose: Provide for workforce development through certificate, diploma, and degree programs in technical education and continuing education programs for adult learners, and to encourage both youth and adult learners to acquire post-secondary education or training to increase their competitiveness in the workplace.

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Total Funds

$601,706,415

Federal Funds and Grants

$47,199,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$47,199,000

Federal Recovery Funds

$7,000,000

Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified

$7,000,000

Other Funds

$266,750,000

Agency Funds

$266,653,230

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$96,770

State Funds

$277,907,415

State General Funds

$277,907,415

Intra-State Government Transfers

$2,850,000

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$2,850,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$285,295,151

$609,094,151

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce funds for personal services.

$4,149,705 ($11,226,268)

$4,149,705 ($11,226,268)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($311,173)

($311,173)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$277,907,415

$601,706,415

Section 47: Transportation, Department of
Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction (CFDA 20.205)
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds
Agency Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds Motor Fuel Funds State General Funds Intra-State Government Transfers Other Intra-State Government Payments

$1,884,942,037 $1,204,641,192
$1,143,629,823
$61,011,369 $5,730,658 $5,724,308
$6,350 $673,809,954 $667,249,195
$6,560,759 $760,233 $760,233

It is the intent of this General Assembly that the following provisions apply: a.) In order to meet the requirements for projects on the Interstate System, the Office of Planning and Budget is hereby authorized and directed to give advanced budgetary

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authorization for letting and execution of Interstate Highway Contracts not to exceed the amount of Motor Fuel Tax Revenues actually paid into the Office of the State Treasurer, attached agency of the Department of Administrative Services. b.) Programs financed by Motor Fuel Tax Funds may be adjusted for additional appropriation or balances brought forward from previous years with prior approval by the Office of Planning and Budget. c.) Interstate rehabilitation funds may be used for four-laning and passing lanes. Funds appropriated for system resurfacing, four-laning and passing lanes may be used to match additional Federal aid. d.) The Fiscal Officers of the State are hereby directed as of July 1st of each fiscal year to determine the collection of Motor Fuel Tax in the immediately preceding year less refunds, rebates and collection costs and enter this amount as being the appropriation payable in lieu of the Motor Fuel Tax Funds appropriated in this Bill, in the event such collections, less refunds, rebates and collection costs, exceed such Motor Fuel Tax Appropriation. e.) Functions financed with General Fund appropriations shall be accounted for separately and shall be in addition to appropriations of Motor Fuel Tax revenues required under Article III, Section IX, Paragraph VI, Subsection (b) of the State Constitution. f.) Bus rental income may be retained to operate, maintain and upgrade department-owned buses. g.) No State Funds or proceeds of General Obligation Debt shall be utilized for the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, rehabilitation or improvement of any commuter rail passenger facilities unless otherwise specifically appropriated thereby herein.

47.1. Airport Aid

Purpose: Support safe and accessible air transportation infrastructure by inspecting and licensing public airports, providing planning assistance to local airports, maintaining the Statewide Aviation System Plan, and awarding grants to local airports for maintenance and improvement projects.

Total Funds

$31,680,901

Federal Funds and Grants

$29,687,002

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$29,687,002

Other Funds

$6,350

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$6,350

State Funds

$1,987,549

State General Funds

$1,987,549

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $2,081,947

Total Funds $8,588,297

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$5,602

$5,602

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Reduce contract funds for project administration.
Increase federal funds to reflect projected revenue from grant awards ($15,387,002). Provide additional state general funds to match federal funds for airport aid projects.
Amount appropriated in this Act

($300,000) $0
$200,000 $1,987,549

($300,000) $15,387,002 $8,000,000 $31,680,901

47.2. Data Collection, Compliance and Reporting

Purpose: Collect and disseminate crash, accident, road, and traffic data in accordance with state and federal law in order to provide current and accurate information for planning and public awareness needs.

Total Funds

$11,137,288

Federal Funds and Grants

$8,270,257

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction (CFDA 20.205)

$8,270,257

Other Funds

$62,257

Agency Funds

$62,257

State Funds

$2,804,774

Motor Fuel Funds

$2,804,774

47.3. Departmental Administration

Purpose: Plan, construct, maintain, and improve the state's roads and bridges; provide planning and financial support for other modes of transportation such as mass transit, airports, railroads and waterways.

Total Funds

$62,821,793

Federal Funds and Grants

$10,839,823

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction (CFDA 20.205)

$10,839,823

Other Funds

$898,970

Agency Funds

$898,970

State Funds

$51,083,000

Motor Fuel Funds

$51,083,000

47.4. Local Road Assistance

Purpose: Provide technical and financial assistance to local governments for construction, maintenance, and resurfacing of local roads and bridges.

Total Funds

$69,830,871

Federal Funds and Grants

$32,758,670

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction (CFDA 20.205)

$32,758,670

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State Funds Motor Fuel Funds
Intra-State Government Transfers Other Intra-State Government Payments

$36,476,968 $36,476,968
$595,233 $595,233

47.5. Local Road Assistance - Special Project 3

Purpose: Provide funding for Capital Outlay grants to local governments for road and bridge resurfacing projects through the State Funded Construction - Local Road Assistance Program.

Total Funds

$96,347,303

State Funds

$96,347,303

Motor Fuel Funds

$96,347,303

47.6. Payments to State Road and Tollway Authority

Purpose: Fund debt service payments on non-general obligation bonds and other finance instruments for transportation projects statewide and to capitalize the Community Improvement District Congestion Relief Fund.

Total Funds

$91,051,946

State Funds

$91,051,946

Motor Fuel Funds

$91,051,946

47.7. Planning

Purpose: Develop the state transportation improvement program and the state wide strategic transportation plan, and coordinate transportation policies, planning, and programs related to design, construction, maintenance, operations, and financing of transportation.

Total Funds

$18,439,878

Federal Funds and Grants

$14,683,804

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction (CFDA 20.205)

$14,683,804

State Funds

$3,756,074

Motor Fuel Funds

$3,756,074

47.8. Ports and Waterways

Purpose: Maintain the navigability of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway and Georgia's deep water ports by providing easements, rights-of-way, and land for upland disposal areas for dredging and by providing funds to maintain dikes in upland disposal areas.

Total Funds

$689,622

State Funds

$689,622

State General Funds

$689,622

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $685,812

Total Funds $685,812

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$3,810

$3,810

Amount appropriated in this Act

$689,622

$689,622

47.9. Rail

Purpose: Oversee the development, construction, financing, and operation of passenger and freight rail service for the state.

Total Funds

$250,469

Other Funds

$88,239

Agency Funds

$88,239

State Funds

$162,230

State General Funds

$162,230

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$106,233

$194,472

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.

$997

$997

Transfer funds for freight rail planning from the Transit program to the Rail program.

$55,000

$55,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$162,230

$250,469

47.10. State Highway System Construction and Improvement

Purpose: Improve and expand the state's transportation infrastructure by planning for and selecting road and bridge projects, acquiring rights-of-way, completing engineering and project impact analyses, procuring and monitoring construction contracts, and certifying completed projects.

Total Funds

$89,415,632

Federal Funds and Grants

$64,892,990

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction (CFDA 20.205)

$64,892,990

State Funds

$24,357,642

Motor Fuel Funds

$24,357,642

Intra-State Government Transfers

$165,000

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$165,000

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47.11. State Highway System Construction and Improvement - Special Project

Purpose: Provide funding for Capital Outlay road construction and enhancement projects on local and state road systems.

Total Funds

$1,001,198,631

Federal Funds and Grants

$823,408,900

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction (CFDA 20.205)

$823,408,900

State Funds

$177,789,731

Motor Fuel Funds

$177,789,731

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $185,791,214

Total Funds $1,009,200,114

Reduce funds for capital outlay projects.

($8,001,483)

($8,001,483)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$177,789,731 $1,001,198,631

47.12. State Highway System Maintenance

Purpose: Ensure a safe and adequately maintained state transportation system by inspecting roads and bridges, cataloguing road and bridge conditions and maintenance needs, and providing routine maintenance for state road and bridges. The purpose of this appropriation is also to maintain landscaping on road easements and rights-of-way through planting, litter control, vegetation removal, and grants to local governments, to provide for emergency operations on state routes, and to maintain state rest areas and welcome centers.

Total Funds

$163,315,354

Federal Funds and Grants

$24,886,452

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction (CFDA 20.205)

$24,886,452

Other Funds

$642,602

Agency Funds

$642,602

State Funds

$137,786,300

Motor Fuel Funds

$137,786,300

47.13. State Highway System Maintenance - Special Project Purpose: Provide funding for Capital Outlay for maintenance projects.
Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction (CFDA 20.205)
State Funds

$154,372,981 $128,218,385 $128,218,385
$26,154,596

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Motor Fuel Funds

$26,154,596

47.14. State Highway System Operations

Purpose: Ensure a safe and efficient transportation system statewide by conducting traffic engineering studies for traffic safety planning, permitting for activity on or adjacent to state roads, providing motorist assistance and traffic information through the Highway Emergency Response Operators (HERO) program and Intelligent Transportation System, and conducting inspections, repairs, and installations of traffic signals.

Total Funds

$59,337,643

Federal Funds and Grants

$35,670,542

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction (CFDA 20.205)

$35,670,542

Other Funds

$4,026,240

Agency Funds

$4,026,240

State Funds

$19,640,861

Motor Fuel Funds

$19,640,861

47.15. Transit

Purpose: Preserve and enhance the state's urban and rural public transit programs by providing financial and technical assistance to Georgia's transit systems.

Total Funds

$35,051,725

Federal Funds and Grants

$31,324,367

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$31,324,367

Other Funds

$6,000

Agency Funds

$6,000

State Funds

$3,721,358

State General Funds

$3,721,358

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$3,987,821

$23,993,821

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce grant funds to large urbanized area transit systems that receive direct federal funding.
Transfer funds for freight rail planning from the Transit program to the Rail program.
Reduce funds for operating expenses.

$60,374 ($177,889) ($55,000) ($93,948)

$60,374 ($177,889) ($55,000) ($93,948)

Increase federal funds to reflect projected revenue from grant awards ($11,324,367).
Utilize other funds for master developer for the downtown multimodal passenger terminal. (CC:YES)

$0

$11,324,367

$0

$0

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Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,721,358

$35,051,725

Section 48: Veterans Service, Department of
Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified State Funds
State General Funds

$39,656,822 $19,336,624 $19,336,624 $20,320,198 $20,320,198

48.1. Administration

Purpose: Coordinate, manage and supervise all aspects of department operations to include financial, public information, personnel, accounting, purchasing, supply, mail, records management, and information technology.

Total Funds

$1,218,724

State Funds

$1,218,724

State General Funds

$1,218,724

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $1,258,779

Total Funds $1,258,938

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce other funds not realized.

$21,271 $0

$21,271 ($159)

Reduce funds for personal services.

($52,239)

($52,239)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($4,576)

($4,576)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($4,511)

($4,511)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,218,724

$1,218,724

48.2. Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery

Purpose: Provide for the interment of eligible Georgia veterans who served faithfully and honorably in the military service of our country.

Total Funds

$565,776

Federal Funds and Grants

$35,700

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$35,700

State Funds

$530,076

State General Funds

$530,076

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $542,833

Total Funds $578,533

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Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees. Reduce funds for personal services.
Provide for an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium. Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses for the Georgia Technology Authority.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$11,615
($23,217) ($551) ($604)
$530,076

$11,615
($23,217) ($551) ($604)
$565,776

48.3. Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home - Augusta

Purpose: Provide skilled nursing care to aged and infirmed Georgia Veterans and serve as a teaching facility for the Medical College of Georgia.

Total Funds

$11,621,933

Federal Funds and Grants

$6,300,266

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$6,300,266

State Funds

$5,321,667

State General Funds

$5,321,667

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $5,575,228

Total Funds $11,621,933

Replace state funds with increased federal per diem.

($253,561)

$0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,321,667

$11,621,933

48.4. Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home - Milledgeville

Purpose: Provide skilled nursing care to aged and infirmed Georgia war veterans.

Total Funds

$16,660,831

Federal Funds and Grants

$8,396,718

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$8,396,718

State Funds

$8,264,113

State General Funds

$8,264,113

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$8,513,134

$16,660,831

Replace state funds with increased federal per diem (Total Funds: $0).

($249,021)

$0

Provide funds for a one-time cost settlement. (CC:NO)

$0

$0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$8,264,113

$16,660,831

48.5. Veterans Benefits Purpose: Serve Georgia's veterans, their dependents and survivors in all matters

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pertaining to veterans benefits by informing the veterans and their families about veterans benefits, and directly assisting and advising them in securing the benefits to which they are entitled.

Total Funds

$9,589,558

Federal Funds and Grants

$4,603,940

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$4,603,940

State Funds

$4,985,618

State General Funds

$4,985,618

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$5,292,706

$9,916,146

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reduce funds for personal services.

$87,666 ($384,459)

$87,666 ($384,459)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses for the Georgia Technology Authority.
Provide for an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($4,392) ($5,903)

($4,392) ($5,903)

Reduce funds for personal services.

$0

($19,500)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,985,618

$9,589,558

Section 49: Workers' Compensation, State Board of
Total Funds Other Funds
Agency Funds State Funds
State General Funds

$21,722,892 $523,832 $523,832
$21,199,060 $21,199,060

49.1. Administer the Workers' Compensation Laws

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide exclusive remedy for resolution of disputes in the Georgia Workers' Compensation law.

Total Funds

$11,146,960

Other Funds

$458,353

Agency Funds

$458,353

State Funds

$10,688,607

State General Funds

$10,688,607

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $10,492,368

Total Funds $10,950,721

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Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$203,070
($6,831) $10,688,607

$203,070
($6,831) $11,146,960

49.2. Board Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide superior access to the Georgia Workers' Compensation program for injured workers and employers in a manner that is sensitive, responsive, and effective.

Total Funds

$10,575,932

Other Funds

$65,479

Agency Funds

$65,479

State Funds

$10,510,453

State General Funds

$10,510,453

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$10,483,154

$10,548,633

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan for state employees.
Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$36,142 ($1,976)

$36,142 ($1,976)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($6,867)

($6,867)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$10,510,453

$10,575,932

Section 50: General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund
Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified State Funds
Motor Fuel Funds State General Funds

$1,186,008,660 $3,725,644 $3,725,644
$1,182,283,016 $185,438,322 $996,844,694

50.1. GO Bonds Issued Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified State Funds Motor Fuel Funds State General Funds

$1,091,126,542 $3,725,644 $3,725,644
$1,087,400,898 $167,998,322 $919,402,576

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$1,072,281,729 $1,072,281,729

Reflect federal subsidy payment for interest on issued bonds (Total Funds: $3,725,644).

$0

$3,725,644

Repeal the authorization of $3,000,000 in 5-year bonds from FY 2010 for the University System of Georgia, Georgia Research Alliance science equipment.

($697,800)

($697,800)

Repeal the authorization of $550,000 in 5-year bonds from FY 2010 for the Technical College System of Georgia for equipment for new construction.

($127,930)

($127,930)

Repeal the authorization of $3,700,000 in 20-year bonds from FY 2010 for the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority to construct Park and Ride lots.

($335,960)

($335,960)

Repeal the authorization of $11,600,000 in 10-year bonds from FY 2010 for the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority to purchase buses for the Xpress service.

($1,521,920)

($1,521,920)

Repeal the authorization of $12,310,000 in 20-year bonds for the Department of Education from FY 2008 (HB 95) for the Capital Outlay Program - Regular for local school construction.

($1,051,643)

($1,051,643)

Repeal the authorization of $6,705,000 in 20-year bonds for the Department of Education from FY 2008 (HB 95) for the Capital Outlay Program - Exceptional Growth for local school construction.

($572,808)

($572,808)

Repeal the authorization of $7,900,000 in 20-year bonds for the Department of Education from FY 2008 (HB 95) for the Capital Outlay Program - Regular Advance for local school construction.

($674,897)

($674,897)

Repeal the authorization of $3,250,000 in 20-year bonds for the Department of Education from FY 2008 (HB 95) for the Capital Outlay Program - Low Wealth for local school construction.

($277,647)

($277,647)

Repeal the authorization of $4,400,000 in 20-year bonds for the Department of Education from AFY 2008 (HB 989) for the Capital Outlay Program - Regular for local school construction.

($375,760)

($375,760)

Repeal the authorization of $4,840,000 in 20-year bonds for the Department of Education from AFY 2008 (HB 989) for the Capital Outlay Program - Exceptional Growth for local school construction.

($413,336)

($413,336)

Repeal the authorization of $17,075,000 in 20-year bonds for the Department of Education from FY 2009 (HB 990) for the Capital Outlay Program - Regular Advance for local school construction.

($1,458,205)

($1,458,205)

Repeal the authorization of $1,030,000 in 20-year bonds for the Department of Education from FY 2009 (HB 990) for the Capital Outlay Program - Low Wealth for local school construction.

($87,962)

($87,962)

Increase funds for debt service.

$22,715,037

$22,715,037

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,087,400,898 $1,091,126,542

50.2. GO Bonds New Total Funds State Funds

$94,882,118 $94,882,118

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Motor Fuel Funds State General Funds

$17,440,000 $77,442,118

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $94,969,318

Total Funds $94,969,318

Repeal the authorization of $1,000,000 in 20-year bonds from FY 2011 for the Department of Community Health for major repairs and renovations.
Redirect $2,000,000 in 5-year bonds approved in HB 948 for vocational equipment for repairs and renovations at Camp John Hope in Fort Valley. (CC:YES)

($87,200) $0

($87,200) $0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$94,882,118

$94,882,118

Bond Financing Appropriated:
[Bond # 1] From State General Funds, $3,876,476 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems through the State Board of Education (Department of Education) through the issuance of not more than $44,455,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 2] From State General Funds, $1,326,748 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems through the State Board of Education (Department of Education) through the issuance of not more than $15,215,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 3] From State General Funds, $3,701,640 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems through the State Board of Education (Department of Education) through the issuance of not more than $42,450,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 4] From State General Funds, $407,224 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems through the State Board of Education (Department of Education) through the issuance of not more than $4,670,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 5] From State General Funds, $2,093,400 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems through the State Board of Education (Department of Education) through the issuance of not more than $9,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.

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[Bond # 6] From State General Funds, $6,560,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems through the State Board of Education (Department of Education) through the issuance of not more than $50,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of one hundred and twenty months.
[Bond # 7] From State General Funds, $1,302,560 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Education by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $5,600,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 8] From State General Funds, $348,900 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 9] From State General Funds, $348,900 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 10] From State General Funds, $1,628,200 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $7,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 11] From State General Funds, $828,056 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $3,560,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.

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[Bond # 12] From State General Funds, $574,522 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,470,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 13] From State General Funds, $709,430 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $3,050,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 14] From State General Funds, $465,200 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 15] From State General Funds, $69,780 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $300,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 16] From State General Funds, $436,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $5,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 17] From State General Funds, $148,864 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $640,000 in principal amount of General Obligation

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Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 18] From State General Funds, $418,680 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,800,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 19] From State General Funds, $5,232,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $60,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 20] From State General Funds, $232,600 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 21] From State General Funds, $1,791,020 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $7,700,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 22] From State General Funds, $302,380 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,300,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.

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[Bond # 23] From State General Funds, $174,400 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 24] From State General Funds, $414,200 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $4,750,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 25] From State General Funds, $409,840 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $4,700,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 26] From State General Funds, $566,800 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $6,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 27] From State General Funds, $651,280 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,800,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 28] From State General Funds, $610,400 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith,

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through the issuance of not more than $7,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 29] From State General Funds, $950,480 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $10,900,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 30] From State General Funds, $302,380 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,300,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 31] From State General Funds, $1,308,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $15,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 32] From State General Funds, $327,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $3,750,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 33] From State General Funds, $139,520 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,600,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

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[Bond # 34] From State General Funds, $514,480 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $5,900,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 35] From State General Funds, $174,400 is specifically appropriated to the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia to provide public library facilities by grant to the governing board of the LaFayette-Walker Public Library, for that library, through the issuance of not more than $2,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 36] From State General Funds, $132,108 is specifically appropriated to the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia to provide public library facilities by grant to the governing board of the Madison County Library, for that library, through the issuance of not more than $1,515,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 37] From State General Funds, $1,977,100 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $8,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 38] From State General Funds, $1,744,500 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $7,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 39] From State General Funds, $872,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $10,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 40] From State General Funds, $575,520 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or

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improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $6,600,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 41] From State General Funds, $148,240 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,700,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 42] From State General Funds, $116,300 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 43] From State General Funds, $776,080 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $8,900,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 44] From State General Funds, $784,800 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $9,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 45] From State General Funds, $201,199 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $865,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 46] From State General Funds, $346,184 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in

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connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $3,970,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 47] From State General Funds, $56,987 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $245,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 48] From State General Funds, $1,000,180 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $4,300,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 49] From State General Funds, $87,200 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Community Health by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 50] From State General Funds, $883,880 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Community Health by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $3,800,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 51] From State General Funds, $26,160 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Veterans Service by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $300,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 52] From State General Funds, $46,520 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Veterans Service by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the

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issuance of not more than $200,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 53] From State General Funds, $1,046,400 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Corrections by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $12,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 54] From State General Funds, $348,800 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Corrections by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $4,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 55] From State General Funds, $654,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Corrections by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $7,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 56] From State General Funds, $95,120 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Corrections by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $725,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of one hundred and twenty months.
[Bond # 57] From State General Funds, $175,613 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Corrections by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $755,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 58] From State General Funds, $547,616 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Defense by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $6,280,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

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[Bond # 59] From State General Funds, $174,450 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Defense by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $750,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 60] From State General Funds, $232,600 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Bureau of Investigation by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 61] From State General Funds, $930,400 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Bureau of Investigation by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $4,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 62] From State General Funds, $261,675 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Bureau of Investigation by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,125,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 63] From State General Funds, $900,162 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Juvenile Justice by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $3,870,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 64] From State General Funds, $615,632 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Juvenile Justice by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $7,060,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

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[Bond # 65] From State General Funds, $224,104 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Juvenile Justice by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,570,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 66] From State General Funds, $10,467 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Juvenile Justice by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $45,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 67] From State General Funds, $22,097 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Juvenile Justice by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $95,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 68] From State General Funds, $13,956 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Juvenile Justice by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $60,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 69] From State General Funds, $261,600 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Public Safety by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $3,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 70] From State General Funds, $523,350 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Public Safety by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,250,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 71] From State General Funds, $553,588 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Public Safety by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of

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land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,380,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 72] From State General Funds, $465,200 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the State Accounting Office by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 73] From State General Funds, $872,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Economic Development by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $10,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 74] From State General Funds, $1,437,468 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Forestry Commission by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $6,180,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 75] From State General Funds, $88,072 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Forestry Commission by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,010,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 76] From State General Funds, $415,191 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Natural Resources by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,785,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 77] From State General Funds, $964,127 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Natural Resources by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the

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issuance of not more than $4,145,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 78] From State General Funds, $479,600 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Natural Resources by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $5,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 79] From State General Funds, $741,200 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Natural Resources by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $8,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 80] From State General Funds, $2,180,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Natural Resources by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $25,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 81] From State General Funds, $174,400 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Natural Resources by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 82] From State General Funds, $3,140,100 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Revenue by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $13,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 83] From State General Funds, $186,080 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Revenue by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $800,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.

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[Bond # 84] From State General Funds, $436,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Soil and Water Conservation Commission by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $5,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 85] From State General Funds, $130,800 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Agriculture by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 86] From State General Funds, $1,656,800 is specifically appropriated for the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority for the purposes of financing loans to local government and local government entities for water or sewerage facilities or systems, through the issuance of not more than $19,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 87] From State General Funds, $654,000 is specifically appropriated for the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority for the purposes of financing loans to local government and local government entities for water or sewerage facilities or systems, through the issuance of not more than $7,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 88] From State General Funds, $654,000 is specifically appropriated for the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority for the purposes of financing loans to local government and local government entities for water or sewerage facilities or systems, through the issuance of not more than $7,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 89] From State General Funds, $5,967,532 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Ports Authority by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $68,435,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 90] From State Motor Fuel Funds, $17,440,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Transportation by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not

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more than $200,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 91] From State General Funds, $130,800 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Transportation by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 92] From State General Funds, $43,600 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Transportation by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
Section 51: General Obligation Bonds Repealed, Revised, or Reinstated
The following paragraph of Section 49 of the General Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2008 -2009 (Ga. L. 2008, Volume One, Book Two Appendix, commencing at p. 1 of 229, 223, Act No. 705, 2008 Regular Session, H.B. 990), as carried forward in Section 49 of the Supplementary Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2008-2009 (Ga. L. 2009, Volume One, Book Two Appendix, commencing at p. 1 of 170, 167, Act No. 2, 2009 General Session, H.B. 118), and which amended reads as follows, is hereby repealed in its entirety:
[Bond # 92] From State General Funds, $231,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Natural Resources, by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
The following paragraph of Section 50 of the General Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2009-2010 (Ga. L. 2009, Volume One, Book Two Appendix, commencing at p. 1 of 330, 319, Act No. 345, 2009 Regular Session, H.B. 119) is hereby repealed in its entirety: From State General Funds, $32,688 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Veterans Services by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $360,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

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The following paragraph of Section 50 of the General Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2009-2010 (Ga. L. 2009, Volume One, Book Two Appendix, commencing at p. 1 of 330, 319, Act No. 345, 2009 Regular Session, H.B. 119) is hereby repealed in its entirety:
From State General Funds, $28,602 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Veterans Services by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $315,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.
The following paragraph of Section 50 of the General Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2009-2010 (Ga. L. 2009, Volume One, Book Two Appendix, commencing at p. 1 of 330, 318, Act No. 345, 2009 Regular Session, H.B. 119) is hereby repealed in its entirety:
From State General Funds, $32,688 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Human Services by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $360,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.
The following paragraph of Section 50 of the General Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2009-2010 (Ga. L. 2009, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 330, 323, Act No. 345, 2009 Regular Session, H.B. 119) as carried forward in Section 50 of the Supplementary Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2009-2010 (Ga. L. 2010, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 242, 236, Act. No. 352, 2010 Regular Session, H.B. 947), and which amended read as follows, is hereby repealed in its entirety:
[BOND 397.634] From State General Funds, $697,800 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $3,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 60 months.
Because there is no further need to issue debt under the authorizing appropriation identified below, after issuance under the authorization of $20,415,000 in general obligation debt and the deposit of $4,478,529 from the appropriation into the general obligation debt sinking fund as required by the highest annual debt service (see State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2009F, issued November 24, 2009, and State of Georgia General Obligation Bond Series 2010B, issued October 27, 2010), the remaining balance of $127,930, presently available to support an issue of up to $550,000 in additional principal amount, in the authorizing appropriation is hereby repealed:

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That certain paragraph of Section 50 of the General Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2009-2010 (Ga. L. 2009, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 330, 323, Act No. 345, 2009 Regular Session, H.B. 119) as carried forward in Section 50 of the Supplementary Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2009-2010 (Ga. L. 2010, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 242, 323, Act No. 352, 2010 Regular Session, H.B. 947), and which as amended reads as follows:
[BOND 397.661] From State General Funds, $4,876,459 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $20,965,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 60 months.
The following paragraph of Section 50 of the General Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2009-2010 (Ga. L. 2009, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 330, 315, Act No. 345, 2009 Regular Session, H.B. 119) as carried forward in Section 50 of the Supplementary Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2009-2010 (Ga. L. 2010, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 242, 231-232, Act. No. 352, 2010 Regular Session, H.B. 947), and which amended read as follows, is hereby repealed in its entirety:
[BOND 397.222] From State General Funds, $335,960 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Transportation by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $3,700,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.
The following paragraph of Section 50 of the General Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2009-2010 (Ga. L. 2009, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 330, 315, Act No. 345, 2009 Regular Session, H.B. 119) as carried forward in Section 50 of the Supplementary Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2009-2010 (Ga. L. 2010, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 242, 231, Act. No. 352, 2010 Regular Session, H.B. 947), and which amended read as follows, is hereby repealed in its entirety:
[BOND 397.221] From State General Funds, $1,521,920 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Transportation by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $11,600,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 120 months.

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The following paragraph of Section 50 of the General Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2010-2011 (Ga. L. 2010, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 164, 158, Act No. 684, 2010 Regular Session, H.B. 948) is hereby repealed in its entirety:
[Bond # 54] From State General Funds, $87,200 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Community Health by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
Because there is no further need to issue debt under the authorizing appropriation identified below, after issuance under the authorization of $166,000,000 in general obligation debt and the deposit of $14,181,380 from the appropriation into the general obligation debt sinking fund as required by the highest annual debt service (see State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2007E, issued August 1, 2007, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2007G, issued December 1, 2007, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2008B, issued June 12, 2008, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2009B, issued February 1, 2009, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2009D, issued May 1, 2009, and State of Georgia General Obligation Bond Series 2009G and 2009H, issued November 24, 2009), the remaining balance of $1,051,643, presently available to support an issue of up to $12,310,000 in additional principal amount, in the authorizing appropriation is hereby repealed:
That certain paragraph of Section 49 of the General Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2007-2008 (Ga. L. 2007, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 277, 264, Act No. 377, 2007 Regular Session, H.B. 95), as carried forward in Section 49 of the Supplementary Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2007-2008 (Ga. L. 2008, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 170, 162, Act. No. 384, 2008 Regular Session, H.B. 989), and which amended read as follows:
[BOND 397.301] From State General Funds, $15,233,023 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems through the State Board of Education (Department of Education) through the issuance of not more than $178,310,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.
Because there is no further need to issue debt under the authorizing appropriation identified below, after issuance under the authorization of $136,800,000 in general obligation debt and the deposit of $11,686,824 from the appropriation into the general obligation debt sinking fund as required by the highest annual debt service (see State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2007E, issued August 1, 2007, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2007G, issued December 1, 2007, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2008B, issued June 12, 2008, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2009B, issued February 1, 2009, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2009D, issued

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May 1, 2009, and State of Georgia General Obligation Bond Series 2009G and 2009H, issued November 24, 2009), the remaining balance of $572,808, presently available to support an issue of up to $6,705,000 in additional principal amount, in the authorizing appropriation is hereby repealed:
That certain paragraph of Section 49 of the General Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2007-2008 (Ga. L. 2007, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 277, 264, Act No. 377, 2007 Regular Session, H.B. 95), as carried forward in Section 49 of the Supplementary Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2007-2008 (Ga. L. 2008, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 170, 162, Act. No. 384, 2008 Regular Session, H.B. 989), and which amended read as follows:
[BOND 397.302] From State General Funds, $12,259,632 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems through the State Board of Education (Department of Education) through the issuance of not more than $143,505,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.
Because there is no further need to issue debt under the authorizing appropriation identified below, after issuance under the authorization of $114,200,000 in general obligation debt and the deposit of $14,181,380 from the appropriation into the general obligation debt sinking fund as required by the highest annual debt service (State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2007E, issued August 1, 2007, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2007G, issued December 1, 2007, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2008B, issued June 12, 2008, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2009B, issued February 1, 2009, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2009D, issued May 1, 2009, and State of Georgia General Obligation Bond Series 2009G and 2009H, issued November 24, 2009), the remaining balance of $674,897, presently available to support an issue of up to $7,900,000 in additional principal amount, in the authorizing appropriation is hereby repealed:
That certain paragraph of Section 49 of the General Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2007-2008 (Ga. L. 2007, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 277, 264, Act No. 377, 2007 Regular Session, H.B. 95), as carried forward in Section 49 of the Supplementary Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2007-2008 (Ga. L. 2008, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 170, 162, Act. No. 384, 2008 Regular Session, H.B. 989), and which amended read as follows:
[BOND 397.303] From State General Funds, $10,431,003 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems through the State Board of Education (Department of Education) through the issuance of not more than $122,100,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

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Because there is no further need to issue debt under the authorizing appropriation identified below, after issuance under the authorization of $7,000,000 in general obligation debt and the deposit of $598,010 from the appropriation into the general obligation debt sinking fund as required by the highest annual debt service (see State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2007E, issued August 1, 2007, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2007G, issued December 1, 2007, and State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2008B, issued June 12, 2008), the remaining balance of $277,647, presently available to support an issue of up to $3,250,000 in additional principal amount, in the authorizing appropriation is hereby repealed:
That certain paragraph of Section 49 of the General Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2007-2008 (Ga. L. 2007, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 277, 264, Act No. 377, 2007 Regular Session, H.B. 95), as carried forward in Section 49 of the Supplementary Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2007-2008 (Ga. L. 2008, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 170, 162, Act. No. 384, 2008 Regular Session, H.B. 989), and which amended read as follows:
[BOND 397.304] From State General Funds, $875,657 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems through the State Board of Education (Department of Education) through the issuance of not more than $10,250,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.
Because there is no further need to issue debt under the authorizing appropriation identified below, after issuance under the authorization of $108,000,000 in general obligation debt and the deposit of $9,223,200 from the appropriation into the general obligation debt sinking fund as required by the highest annual debt service (see State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2008B, issued June 12, 2008, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2009B, issued February 1, 2009, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2009D, issued May 1, 2009, and State of Georgia General Obligation Bond Series 2009G and 2009H, issued November 24, 2009),the remaining balance of $375,760, presently available to support an issue of up to $4,400,000 in additional principal amount, in the authorizing appropriation is hereby repealed:
That certain paragraph of Section 49 of the Supplementary Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2007-2008 (Ga. L. 2008, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 170, 160-161, Act. No. 384, 2008 Regular Session, H.B. 989), which reads as follows:
[BOND 397.300] From Revenue Shortfall Reserve for K-12 Needs, $9,598,960 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems through the State Board of Education (Department of Education) through the issuance of not more than $112,400,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

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Because there is no further need to issue debt under the authorizing appropriation identified below, after issuance under the authorization of $93,000,000 in general obligation debt and the deposit of $7,942,200 from the appropriation into the general obligation debt sinking fund as required by the highest annual debt service (see State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2008B, issued June 12, 2008, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2009B, issued February 1, 2009, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2009D, issued May 1, 2009, and State of Georgia General Obligation Bond Series 2009G and 2009H, issued November 24, 2009), the remaining balance of $413,336, presently available to support an issue of up to $4,840,000 in additional principal amount, in the authorizing appropriation is hereby repealed:
That certain paragraph of Section 49 of the Supplementary Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2007-2008 (Ga. L. 2008, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 170, 161, Act. No. 384, 2008 Regular Session, H.B. 989), which reads as follows:
[BOND 397.301] From Revenue Shortfall Reserve for K-12 Needs, $8,355,536 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems through the State Board of Education (Department of Education) through the issuance of not more than $97,840,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.
Because there is no further need to issue debt under the authorizing appropriation identified below, after issuance under the authorization of $67,175,000 in general obligation debt and the deposit of $5,736,745 from the appropriation into the general obligation debt sinking fund as required by the highest annual debt service (see State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2008B, issued June 12, 2008, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2009B, issued February 1, 2009, and State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2009D, issued May 1, 2009), the remaining balance of $1,458,205, presently available to support an issue of up to $17,075,000 in additional principal amount, in the authorizing appropriation is hereby repealed:
That certain paragraph of Section 49 of the General Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2008-2009 (Ga. L. 2008, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 229, 213, Act No. 705, 2008 Regular Session, H.B. 990), as carried forward in Section 49 of the Supplementary Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2008-2009 (Ga. L. 2009, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 170, 158, Act. No. 2, 2009 Regular Session, H.B. 118), and which amended read as follows:
[BOND # 1] From State General Funds, $7,194,950 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems through the State Board of Education (Department of Education) through the issuance of not more than $84,250,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

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Because there is no further need to issue debt under the authorizing appropriation identified below, after issuance under the authorization of $1,000,000 in general obligation debt and the deposit of $85,400 from the appropriation into the general obligation debt sinking fund as required by the highest annual debt service (see State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2008B, issued June 12, 2008), the remaining balance of $87,962, presently available to support an issue of up to $1,030,000 in additional principal amount, in the authorizing appropriation is hereby repealed:
That certain paragraph of Section 49 of the General Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2008-2009 (Ga. L. 2008, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 229, 213, Act No. 705, 2008 Regular Session, H.B. 990), as carried forward in Section 49 of the Supplementary Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2008-2009 (Ga. L. 2009, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 170, 158, Act. No. 2, 2009 Regular Session, H.B. 118), and which amended read as follows:
[BOND # 2] From State General Funds, $173,362 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems through the State Board of Education (Department of Education) through the issuance of not more than $2,030,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
Section 52: Refunds 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 53: Leases
In accordance with the requirements of Article IX, Section VI, Paragraph Ia 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 existing lease contracts 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. If for any reason any of the sums herein provided under any other provision of this Act are insufficient 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.
Section 54: Budgetary Control and Interpretation
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amount stated at the highest or summary level of detail associated with the statement of Program Name and Program Purpose, and the lower levels of detail are for information only. In the preceding sentence, "Federal Funds" means any federal funding source, whether specifically identified or not specifically identified; "Other Funds" means all other fund sources except State Funds and Federal Funds, including in Other Funds without limitation all Intra-State Government Transfers. Regardless of placement on the page, both the highest or summary level of detail and the lower detail of appropriations of Intra-State Government Transfers will be deemed lower levels of detail of Other Funds, and the highest or summary amount will be deemed added to the highest or summary amount of the appropriation of Other Funds for the program.
Program Names appear as underlined captions, and Program Purpose appears immediately below as italicized text. Text within a box is not an appropriation and is for information only. The lowest level of detail for authorizations for general obligation debt in Section 50 are the authorizing paragraphs.
Section 55: Flex Notwithstanding any other statement of purpose, the purpose of each appropriation of federal funds or other funds shall be the stated purpose or any other lawful purpose consistent with the fund source and the general law powers of the budget unit.
In the preceding sentence, "Federal Funds" means any federal funding source, whether specifically identified or not specifically identified; "Other Funds" means all other fund sources except State Funds or Federal Funds, including without limitation, Intra-State Government Transfers. This paragraph does not permit an agency to include within its flex the appropriations for an agency attached to it for administrative purposes.
Section 56: Effective Date This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval.

Section 57: Repeal Conflicting Laws
All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this act are repealed.
Representative England of the 108th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute, as amended by the House, to HB 77.
On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

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Y Abdul-Salaam N Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden E Beasley-Teague Y Bell
Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway N Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant N Buckner Y Burns N Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper
Crawford

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J N Evans N Floyd N Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier E Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger E Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Y Heckstall Y Hembree
Henson E Hill N Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson N Hugley
Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser N Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey
Long Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak N Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey N Randall N Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders E Scott, M N Scott, S

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C N Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T E Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley E Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley N Thomas N Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon N Wilkerson Y Wilkinson
Willard N Williams, A N Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson
Yates Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 140, nays 22.

The motion prevailed.

Due to a mechanical malfunction, the vote of Representative Lucas of the 139th was not recorded on the preceding roll call. He wished to be recorded as voting "nay" thereon.

Due to a mechanical malfunction, the vote of Representative Henson of the 87th was not recorded on the preceding roll call. She wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon.

Representative Long of the 61st 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.

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Representative Benfield of the 85th 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 Sims of the 169th District, Chairman of the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - 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 396 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Sims of the 169th
Chairman
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 239. By Representatives Morris of the 155th, Harden of the 28th and Nix of the 69th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to financial institutions, so as to provide for definitions; to provide the Department of Banking and Finance the power to require dissolution of a financial institution; to provide for the effect of failure to maintain five members on a board of directors; to provide for service on a credit committee by a director of a credit union in certain cases; to provide for the payment of a P.O.D. account to an incorporated entity; to provide for penalties for making false statements; to provide that certain attorneys must be licensed to practice law in Georgia; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 1 of Title 7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to financial institutions, so as to provide for definitions; to provide the Department of

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Banking and Finance the power to require dissolution of a financial institution; to provide for the effect of failure to maintain five members on a board of directors; to provide for service on a credit committee by a director of a credit union in certain cases; to provide for the payment of a P.O.D. account to an incorporated entity; to provide that certain attorneys must be licensed to practice law in Georgia; to change definitions relating to licensing of mortgage lenders and mortgage brokers; to provide for an effective date for licenses for mortgage loan originators; to change cross-references as necessary; to provide for surety bonds in certain situations; to provide for the administration of a nationwide system of licensing; to provide for confidentiality of certain information; to provide penalties for hiring persons with previous convictions in certain situations; to provide for renewal and expiration of licenses and registrations; to provide for ownership of related businesses; to provide for the investigation of applicants and educational experience; to provide for the continuation of actions; to provide for penalties per violation per day; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 1 of Title 7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to financial institutions, is amended by revising paragraph (35) of Code Section 7-1-4, relating to definitions, as follows:
"(35) 'Statutory capital base' means: (A) The the sum of the capital stock, the paid-in capital, the appropriated retained earnings, and the capital debt of a bank or trust company less any amount of good will, core deposit intangibles, or other intangible assets related to the purchase, acquisition, or merger of a bank charter; or accumulated deficit (negative retained earnings). (B) The amount of the net assets of such financial institution, whichever is the lower amount."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by adding a new subsection to Code Section 7-1-113, relating to voluntary dissolution prior commencement of business by a financial institution, as follows:
"(c) If the department determines that a financial institution has not conducted any business other than organizational business and, if articles of dissolution satisfying the requirements of this chapter are not delivered in duplicate to the department together with the filing fee as required by Code Section 7-1-862, the department may make written demand upon the financial institution to immediately provide articles of dissolution or to provide cause why such dissolution should not be pursued directly by the department. If the financial institution fails to provide articles of dissolution as required within 60 days from the date of demand by the department, the department

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may seek dissolution of the financial institution in organization directly from the Secretary of State's office."
SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 7-1-482, relating to number, term, and compensation of directors, as follows:
"(a) The articles or bylaws of any bank or trust company may fix the number of directors of its policy-making board at not less than five nor more than 25 and may provide that the board may, within such limitation, increase or decrease the number of directors by not more than two in any one year, provided that nothing in this subsection shall require a bank with a board of directors of less than five on July 1, 1972, to increase its board to five members. The failure of a bank or trust company to maintain at least five directors at any time does not exculpate the remaining directors from their obligations and liabilities associated with the actions and decisions made as directors of the financial institution, nor does it in any way void any actions taken or decisions made by the board of directors during any such time that there were less than five directors."
SECTION 4. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (c) of Code Section 7-1-655, relating to the operation of the board of directors of credit unions, as follows:
"(c) At the organizational meeting and at its first meeting after each annual meeting of the members, the board of directors shall appoint a supervisory committee, credit committee, chairman chairperson, president, secretary, and such other officers consistent with the bylaws as the board deems desirable. No member of the supervisory committee may serve as a member of the credit committee or as an officer, unless the board of directors functions as the credit committee as provided for in subsection (f) of Code Section 7-1-658."
SECTION 5. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraphs (10) and (11) of Code Section 71-810, relating to definitions regarding multiple-party accounts, as follows:
"(10) 'P.O.D. account' means an account payable on request to one person during his or her lifetime or to an incorporated entity and on his such person's death to one or more P.O.D. payees or to one or more persons during their lifetimes or to an incorporated entity and on the death of all of them or the dissolution of the incorporated entity to one or more P.O.D. payees. (11) 'P.O.D. payee' means a person or an incorporated entity designated on a P.O.D. account as one to whom the account is payable on request after the death of one or more persons."

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SECTION 6. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraphs (20) and (23) of Code Section 71-1000, relating to definitions regarding licensing of mortgage lenders and mortgage brokers, as follows:
"(20) 'Mortgage lender' means any person who directly or indirectly makes, originates, underwrites, holds, or purchases mortgage loans or who services mortgage loans." "(23) 'Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry' means a mortgage licensing system developed and maintained by the Conference of State Bank Supervisors and the American Association of Residential Mortgage Regulators for the licensing and registration of licensed mortgage loan originators, mortgage loan brokers, and mortgage loan lenders, or its successor."
SECTION 7. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (5) of subsection (a) of Code Section 7-1-1001, relating to registration requirements and exemptions regarding licensing of mortgage lenders and mortgage brokers, as follows:
"(5) A licensed An attorney licensed to practice law in Georgia who negotiates the terms of a residential mortgage loan on behalf of a client as an ancillary matter to the attorney's representation of the client, unless the attorney is compensated by a lender, a mortgage broker, or other mortgage loan originator or by any agent of such lender, mortgage broker, or other mortgage loan originator;"
SECTION 8. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsections (a) and (b) of Code Section 7-11001.1, relating to licenses for mortgage loan originators, as follows:
"(a) In order to comply with the federal requirements contained in the federal Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008, also known as the S.A.F.E. Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008, on and after January 1, 2010, or such later date approved by the Secretary of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, pursuant to the authority granted under Public Law 110-289, Section 1508(a) Effective August 1, 2010, it shall be prohibited for any person to engage in the activities of a mortgage loan originator without first obtaining and maintaining a mortgage loan originator license as set forth in this article. All provisions within this article that relate to the licensing requirements and associated duties and responsibilities of mortgage loan originators shall be effective on and after January 1, 2010, or such later date approved by the Secretary of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, pursuant to the authority granted under Public Law 110-289, Section 1508(a) as of August 1, 2010. (b) The department shall have the broad administrative authority to administer, interpret, and enforce this article and the federal Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008, and promulgate rules or regulations implementing it, in order to carry out the intentions of the federal legislature legislation."

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SECTION 9. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (3) of subsection (a) of Code Section 7-1-1002, relating to transaction of business without a license, as follows:
"(3) In the case of an employee of a mortgage broker or mortgage lender, such person has qualified to be relieved of the necessity for a license under the employee exemption in paragraph (11)(14) of subsection (a) of Code Section 7-1-1001;"
SECTION 10. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (c) of Code Section 7-1-1003.2, relating to financial requirements for licensing and registration, as follows:
"(c) Each mortgage loan originator shall be covered by a the surety bond in accordance with this Code section of his or her sponsoring licensed or registered mortgage broker or lender. In the event that the mortgage loan originator is an employee of a licensed or registered mortgage broker or lender or under an exclusive written independent contractor agreement as described in paragraph (17) of Code Section 7-1-1001, the surety bond of such licensed or registered mortgage broker or lender may be used in lieu of the mortgage loan originator's surety bond requirement. If the surety bond of the licensed or registered mortgage broker or lender is used in lieu of an individual mortgage loan originator's surety bond then that surety bond shall provide coverage for each covered mortgage loan originator in such amount as the department may require that reflects the dollar amount of loans originated as determined by the department."
SECTION 11. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 7-1-1003.5, relating to the uniform administration of an automated licensing system for mortgage loan originators, mortgage brokers, and mortgage lenders, as follows:
"7-1-1003.5. (a) The General Assembly has determined that a uniform multistate administration of an automated licensing system for mortgage loan originators, mortgage brokers, and mortgage lenders is consistent with both the public interest and the purpose of this chapter; therefore, for the sole purpose of participating in the establishment and implementation of a multistate automated licensing system for mortgage loan originators, mortgage brokers, and mortgage lenders, the department is authorized to:
(1) Participate in a nation-wide residential mortgage licensing system established the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry in order to facilitate the sharing of information and standardization of the licensing and application processes for mortgage loan originators, mortgage brokers, and mortgage lenders by electronic or other means; (2) Enter into operating agreements, information sharing agreements, interstate cooperative agreements, and other contracts necessary for the department's participation in the nation-wide residential mortgage licensing system Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry;

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(3) Ensure Request that the nation-wide residential mortgage licensing system Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry adopts an appropriate privacy, data security, and security breach notification policy that is in full compliance with existing state and federal law; (4) Disclose or cause to be disclosed without liability via the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry applicant and licensee information, including, but not limited to, violations of this article and enforcement actions, via the nation-wide residential mortgage licensing system to facilitate regulatory oversight of mortgage loan originators, mortgage brokers, and mortgage lenders across state jurisdictional lines; (5) Establish and adopt, by rule or regulation, requirements for participation by applicants and licensees in the nation-wide residential mortgage licensing system Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry upon the department's finding determination that each new or amended requirement is consistent with both the public interest and the purposes of this article; and (6) Pay all fees received from licensees and applicants related to applications, licenses, and renewals to the Office of the State Treasurer; provided, however, that the department may net such fees to recover the cost of participation in the nation-wide residential mortgage licensing system; and Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry. (7) Modify by rule the license renewal dates set forth in Code Section 7-1-1005 for mortgage brokers and mortgage lenders from a fiscal year to a calendar year, including providing for a one-time, six-month licensing period accompanied by a onetime reduced fee during the conversion year from a fiscal licensing year to a calendar licensing year. (b) Irrespective of its participation in a nation-wide residential mortgage licensing system the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry, the department retains full and exclusive authority over determinations whether to grant, renew, suspend, or revoke licenses issued to mortgage loan originators, mortgage brokers, and mortgage lenders under this article. Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to reduce this authority."
SECTION 12. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 7-1-1003.6, relating to the confidentiality of information, as follows:
"7-1-1003.6. (a) Except as otherwise provided in the federal Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008, the requirements under any federal law or Georgia state law regarding the privacy or confidentiality of any information or material provided to the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry and any privilege arising under federal or state law, including the rules of any federal or state court, with respect to such information or material, shall continue to apply to such information or material after the information or material has been disclosed to the Nationwide

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Mortgage Licensing System and Registry. Such information and material may be shared with all state and federal regulatory officials with mortgage industry oversight authority agencies or law enforcement authorities without the loss of privilege or the loss of confidentiality protection provided by federal or state law. (b) Information or material that is subject to privilege or confidentiality under subsection (a) of this Code section shall not be subject to:
(1) Disclosure under any federal or state law governing the disclosure to the public of information held by an officer or an agency of the federal government or the respective state; or (2) Subpoena or discovery, or admission into evidence, in any private civil action or administrative process, unless with respect to any privilege held by the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry with respect to regarding such information or material, the person to whom such information or material pertains waives, in whole or in part, in the discretion of such person that privilege. (c) This Code section shall not apply with respect to the information or material relating to the employment history of, and publicly adjudicated disciplinary and enforcement actions against, licensees that are included in the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry for access by the public."
SECTION 13. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (c) of Code Section 7-1-1003.7, relating to approval of educational courses by the department, as follows:
"(c) The initial application shall be filed with the department along with fees established by rule, no portion of which shall be refunded or prorated. Upon receipt of an application, the department shall conduct such investigation as it deems necessary to determine that the applicant and the individuals who direct the affairs or establish policy for the applicant, including the officers, directors, or the equivalent, are of good character and ethical reputation; that the applicant and such persons meet the requirements of subsection (d)(h) of Code Section 7-1-1004; that the applicant and such persons demonstrate reasonable financial responsibility; that the applicant has and maintains a registered agent for service in this state; and that the applicant and such persons are qualified by education and experience to present courses directly related to the mortgage brokering process."
SECTION 14. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsections (d), (e), (h), and (o) through (q), and adding a new subsection in Code Section 7-1-1004, relating to the investigation of applicants and educational experience by the department, as follows:
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(1) Has never had a mortgage loan originator license revoked in any governmental jurisdiction, except that a subsequent formal vacation of such revocation shall not be deemed a revocation; (2) Has not been convicted of, or pled pleaded guilty or nolo contendere to, a felony in a domestic, foreign, or military court; provided, however, that any pardon of a conviction shall not be a conviction for purposes of this subsection; (3) Has demonstrated financial responsibility, character, and general fitness such as to command the confidence of the community and to warrant a determination that the mortgage loan originator will operate honestly, fairly, and efficiently within the purposes of this article; (4) Has completed the prelicensing education requirement described in subsection (e) of this Code section; and (5) Has passed a written test that meets the test requirement described in subsection (f) of this Code section; and. (6) Has met the surety bond requirement pursuant to subsection (c) of Code Section 7-1-1003.2. (e)(1) An individual shall complete at least 20 hours of prelicensing education courses reviewed and approved by the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry based upon reasonable standards. Review and approval of a prelicensing education course shall include review and approval of the course provider. The 20 hours of prelicensing education shall include at least:
(A) Three hours of federal law and regulations; (B) Three hours of ethics, which shall include instruction on fraud, consumer protection, and fair lending issues; and (C) Two hours of training related to lending standards for the nontraditional mortgage product marketplace. (2) Nothing in this subsection shall preclude any prelicensing education course, as approved by the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry, that is provided by the employer of the mortgage loan originator applicant or an entity which is affiliated with the applicant by an agency contract, or any subsidiary or affiliate of such employer or entity. (3) Prelicensing education may be offered either in a classroom, online, or by any other means approved by the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry. (4) The prelicensing education requirements approved by the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry in paragraph (1) of this subsection for any state shall be accepted as credit towards completion of prelicensing education requirements in Georgia. (5) A person previously licensed under this article subsequent to January 1, 2010, applying to be licensed again shall prove that he or she has completed all of the continuing education requirements for the year in which the license was last held." "(h) The department shall not issue or may revoke a license or registration if it finds that the mortgage loan originator, mortgage broker, or mortgage lender applicant or licensee, or any person who is a director, officer, partner, agent, employee, or ultimate

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equitable owner of 10 percent or more of the mortgage broker or mortgage lender applicant, registrant, or licensee or any individual who directs the affairs or establishes policy for the mortgage broker or mortgage lender applicant, registrant, or licensee, has been convicted of a felony in any jurisdiction or of a crime which, if committed within this state, would constitute a felony under the laws of this state. For Other than a mortgage loan originator, for the purposes of this article, a person shall be deemed to have been convicted of a crime if such person shall have pleaded guilty or nolo contendere to a charge thereof before a court or federal magistrate or shall have been found guilty thereof by the decision or judgment of a court or federal magistrate or by the verdict of a jury, irrespective of the pronouncement of sentence or the suspension thereof, and regardless of whether first offender treatment without adjudication of guilt pursuant to the charge was entered, or an adjudication or sentence was otherwise withheld or not entered on the charge, unless and until such plea of guilty, or such decision, judgment, or verdict, shall have been set aside, reversed, or otherwise abrogated by lawful judicial process or until probation, sentence, or both probation and sentence of a first offender have been successfully completed and documented, or unless the person convicted of the crime shall have received a pardon therefor from the President of the United States or the governor or other pardoning authority in the jurisdiction where the conviction occurred or shall have received an official certification or pardon granted by the state's pardoning body in the jurisdiction where the conviction occurred. Any pardon of a conviction shall not be a conviction for purposes of this subsection. For purposes of this article, a mortgage loan originator shall be deemed to have been convicted of a crime if he or she has pleaded guilty to, been found guilty of, or entered a first offender or nolo contendere plea to a felony in a domestic, foreign, or military court; provided, however, that any pardon of a conviction shall not be a conviction." "(o) The department shall not issue a license or registration to and may revoke a license or registration from a mortgage broker or mortgage lender applicant, licensee, or registrant if such person employs any other person against whom a final cease and desist order has been issued within the preceding five years if such order was based on a violation of Code Section 7-1-1013 or based on the conducting of a mortgage business; for a violation of Code Section 7-1-1002, subsection (h) of Code Section 7-11004, or Code Section 7-1-1013; or whose license was revoked within five years of the date such person was hired. Each mortgage broker and mortgage lender applicant, licensee, and registrant shall, before hiring an employee, examine the department's public records to determine that such employee is not subject to the type of cease and desist order described in this subsection. The department shall not issue a license or registration to and may revoke a license or registration from a mortgage broker or mortgage lender applicant, licensee, or registrant if such person:
(1) Has been the recipient of a final cease and desist order issued within the preceding five years if such order was based on a violation of subsection (h) of this Code section or Code Section 7-1-1002 or 7-1-1013;

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(2) Employs any other person against whom a final cease and desist order has been issued within the preceding five years if such order was based on a violation of subsection (h) of this Code section or Code Section 7-1-1002 or 7-1-1013; or (3) Has had his or her license revoked within five years of the date such person was hired or employs any other person who has had his or her license revoked within five years of the date such person was hired. (p) Each mortgage broker and mortgage lender applicant, licensee, and registrant shall, before hiring an employee, examine the department's public records to determine that such employee is not subject to the type of cease and desist order described in subsection (o) of this Code section. (p)(q) Within 90 days after receipt of a completed application and payment of licensing fees prescribed by this article, the department shall either grant or deny the request for license or registration. (q)(r) A person shall not be indemnified for any act covered by this article or for any fine or penalty incurred pursuant to this article as a result of any violation of the law or regulations contained in this article, due to the legal form, corporate structure, or choice of organization of such person, including, but not limited to, a limited liability company."
SECTION 15. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 7-1-1005, relating to the renewal and expiration of licenses and registrations, as follows:
"7-1-1005. (a) Except as otherwise specifically provided in this article, all licenses and registrations issued pursuant to this article shall expire on December 31 of each year, and application for renewal shall be made annually on or before December 1 of each year. (b) Any licensee or registrant making proper application, including all supporting documents, demonstration that all necessary continuing education has been successfully completed, moneys owed to the department, and all applicable fees required by this article and any regulations promulgated by the department, for a license or registration renewal to operate during the following license year and filing the application prior to December 1 shall be permitted to continue to operate pending final approval or disapproval of the application for the license or registration renewal for the following year if final approval or disapproval is not granted prior to January 1. Any licensee or registrant making proper application on or before December 1 for the renewal of a license or registration for the following calendar year shall be permitted to continue to operate pending final approval or disapproval of the application if the application for the license or registration is not acted upon prior to January 1. For purposes of this subsection, a 'proper application' shall include a requirement that all documentation requesting a renewal has been completed, the requisite continuing education has been successfully obtained, and payment has been made of all outstanding fines and applicable fees required by this article.

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(c) No investigation fee shall be payable in connection with the renewal application, but an annual license or registration fee established by regulation of the department to defray the cost of supervision shall be paid with each renewal application, which fee shall not be refunded or prorated if the renewal application is approved. (d) Any person holding a license or registration pursuant to this article who fails to file a proper application for a license or registration renewal for the following license year, including the proper fee accompanying the application, on or before December 1 and who files an application after December 1 may be required to pay, in addition to the license or registration fees, a fine in an amount to be established by regulations promulgated by the department. (e) The minimum standards for license renewal for mortgage loan originators shall include:
(1) The mortgage loan originator continues to meet the minimum standards for license issuance; (2) The mortgage loan originator has satisfied the annual continuing education requirements; and (3) The mortgage loan originator has paid all required fees for renewal of the license; and (4) The mortgage loan originator is in compliance with any and all written orders issued by the department. (f) The license of a mortgage loan originator failing to satisfy the minimum standards for license renewal shall expire. The department may adopt procedures for the reinstatement of expired licenses consistent with the standards established by the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry."
SECTION 16. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 7-1-1008, relating to the acquisition of shares or ownership of a mortgage broker or mortgage lender, as follows:
"7-1-1008. (a) Except as provided in this Code section, no person shall acquire directly or indirectly 10 percent or more of the voting shares of a corporation or 10 percent or more of the ownership of any other entity licensed or registered to conduct business as a mortgage broker or mortgage lender under this article unless it first:
(1) Files an application with the department in such form as the department may prescribe from time to time; (2) Delivers such other information to the department as the department may require concerning the financial responsibility, background, experience, and activities of the applicant, its directors and officers, if a corporation, and its members, if applicable, and of any proposed new directors, officers, or members of the licensee or registrant; and (3) Pays such application fee as the department may prescribe. (b) Upon the filing and investigation of an application, the department shall permit the applicant to acquire the interest in the mortgage broker or mortgage lender licensee or

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registrant if it finds that the applicant and its members, if applicable, its directors and officers, if a corporation, and any proposed new directors and officers have the financial responsibility, character, reputation, experience, and general fitness to warrant belief that the business will be operated efficiently and fairly, in the public interest, and in accordance with law. The department shall grant or deny the application within 60 days from the date a completed application accompanied by the required fee is filed unless the period is extended by order of the department reciting the reasons for the extension. If the application is denied, the department shall notify the applicant of the denial and the reasons for the denial. (c) The provisions of this Code section shall not apply to:
(1) The acquisition of an interest in a licensee or registrant directly or indirectly, including an acquisition by merger or consolidation by or with a person licensed or registered by this article or a person exempt from this article under Code Section 7-11001; (2) The acquisition of an interest in a mortgage broker or mortgage lender licensee or registrant directly or indirectly, including an acquisition by merger or consolidation by or with a person affiliated through common ownership with the licensee or registrant; or (3) The acquisition of an interest in a mortgage broker or mortgage lender licensee or registrant by a person by bequest, descent, or survivorship or by operation of law. The person acquiring an interest in a mortgage broker or mortgage lender licensee or registrant in a transaction which is exempt from filing an application by this subsection shall send written notice to the department of such acquisition within 30 days of the closing of such transaction."
SECTION 17. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (h) of Code Section 7-1-1017, relating to the suspension or revocation of licenses and registrations by the department, as follows:
"(h) Whenever the department initiates an administrative action against a current licensee or an applicant, the department may pursue that action to its conclusion despite the fact that a licensee may withdraw its license or fail to renew it or an applicant may withdraw its application."
SECTION 18. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (c) of Code Section 7-1-1018, relating to cease and desist orders, as follows:
"(c) Any person who violates the terms of any order issued pursuant to this Code section shall be liable for a civil penalty not to exceed $1,000.00 per violation per day unless otherwise agreed to by the department. Each day during which the violation continues shall constitute a separate offense. In determining the amount of penalty, the department shall take into account the appropriateness of the penalty relative to the size of the financial resources of such person, the good faith efforts of such person to

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comply with the order, the gravity of the violation, the history of previous violations by such person, and such other factors or circumstances as shall have contributed to the violation. The department may at its discretion compromise, modify, or refund any penalty which is subject to imposition or has been imposed pursuant to this Code section. Any person assessed as provided in this subsection shall have the right to request a hearing into the matter within ten days after notification of the assessment has been served upon the person involved; otherwise, such penalty shall be final except as to judicial review as provided in Code Section 7-1-90."

SECTION 19. 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 Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier E Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger E Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M

Y Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson E Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T E Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley E Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E

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Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Rogers Y Rynders E Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 170, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

House of Representatives 401 Paul D. Coverdell Legislative Office Building
Atlanta, Georgia 30334

March 7, ad 2011

Dear Mr. Clerk,

Article III, Section V, Paragraph III, of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, provides in part that "No bill shall pass which refers to more than one subject matter." Further, Article I, Section II, Paragraph V, provides that "Legislative acts in violation of this Constitution or the Constitution of the United States are void, and the judiciary shall so declare them." This version of HB 239 unconstitutionally refers to more than one subject matter. As such, I was unable to vote in favor of it.

Respectfully,

/s/ Bobby Franklin

HB 95. By Representatives Roberts of the 154th, Knight of the 126th, England of the 108th, McCall of the 30th, Burns of the 157th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding ad valorem taxation of property, so as to revise and change certain provisions regarding ad valorem taxation of forest land conservation use property; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

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To amend Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding ad valorem taxation of property, so as to revise and change certain provisions regarding ad valorem taxation of forest land conservation use property; 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 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding ad valorem taxation of property, is amended by revising Code Section 48-5-7.7, relating to ad valorem taxation of forest land conservation use property, as follows:
"48-5-7.7. (a) This Code section shall be known and may be cited as the 'Georgia Forest Land Protection Act of 2008.' (b) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Contiguous' means real property within a county that abuts, joins, or touches and has the same undivided common ownership. If an applicant's tract is divided by a county boundary, public roadway, public easement, public right of way, natural boundary, land lot line, or railroad track then the applicant has, at the time of the initial application, a one-time election to declare the tract as contiguous irrespective of a county boundary, public roadway, public easement, public right of way, natural boundary, land lot line, or railroad track. (1)(2) 'Forest land conservation use property' means forest land each tract of which consists of more than 200 acres of tangible real property of an owner subject to the following qualifications:
(A) Such property must be owned by an individual or individuals or by any entity registered to do business in this state; (B) Such property excludes the entire value of any residence located on the property; (C) Such property has as its primary use the good faith subsistence or commercial production of trees, timber, or other wood and wood fiber products from or on the land. Such property may, in addition, have one or more of the following secondary uses:
(i) The promotion, preservation, or management of wildlife habitat; (ii) Carbon sequestration in accordance with the Georgia Carbon Sequestration Registry; (iii) Mitigation and conservation banking that results in restoration or conservation of wetlands and other natural resources; or (iv) The production and maintenance of ecosystem products and services such as, but not limited to, clean air and water.

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'Forest land conservation use property' may include, but not be limited to, land that has been certified as environmentally sensitive property by the Department of Natural Resources or which is managed in accordance with a recognized sustainable forestry certification program such as the Sustainable Forestry Initiative, Forest Stewardship Council, American Tree Farm Program, or an equivalent sustainable forestry certification program approved by the Georgia State Forestry Commission. (2)(3) 'Qualified owner' means any individual or individuals or any entity registered to do business in this state. (3)(4) 'Qualified property' means forest land conservation use property as defined in this subsection. (4)(5) 'Qualifying purpose' means a use that meets the qualifications of subparagraph (C) of paragraph (1) (2) of this subsection. (c) The following additional rules shall apply to the qualification of forest land conservation use property for conservation use assessment: (1) All contiguous forest land conservation use property of an owner within a county for which forest land conservation use assessment is sought under this Code section shall be in a single covenant unless otherwise required under subsection (e) of this Code section; (2) When one-half or more of the area of a single tract of real property is used for the qualifying purpose, then the entirety of such tract shall be considered as used for such qualifying purpose unless some other type of business is being operated on the portion of the tract that is not being used for a qualifying purpose; provided, however, that such other portion must be minimally managed so that it does not contribute significantly to erosion or other environmental or conservation problems or must be used for one or more secondary purposes specified in subparagraph (b)(1)(C) (b)(2)(C) of this Code section. The lease of hunting rights or the use of the property for hunting purposes shall not constitute another type of business. The charging of admission for use of the property for fishing purposes shall not constitute another type of business. The production of pine straw shall not constitute another type of business; and (3) No otherwise qualified forest land conservation use property shall be denied conservation use assessment on the grounds that no soil map is available for the county or counties, if applicable, in which such property is located; provided, however, that if no soil map is available for the county or counties, if applicable, in which such property is located, the board of tax assessors shall use the current soil classification applicable to such property. (d) No property shall qualify for conservation use assessment under this Code section unless and until the qualified owner of such property agrees by covenant with the appropriate taxing authority to maintain the eligible property in forest land conservation use for a period of 15 years beginning on the first day of January of the year in which such property qualifies for such conservation use assessment and ending on the last day of December of the final year of the covenant period. After the qualified owner has applied for and has been allowed conservation use assessment provided for in this Code

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section, it shall not be necessary to make application thereafter for any year in which the covenant period is in effect and conservation use assessment shall continue to be allowed such qualified owner as specified in this Code section. At least 60 days prior to the expiration date of the covenant, the county board of tax assessors where the property is located shall send by first-class mail written notification of such impending expiration. Upon the expiration of any covenant period, the property shall not qualify for further conservation use assessment under this Code section unless and until the qualified owner of the property has entered into a renewal covenant for an additional period of 15 years; provided, however, that the qualified owner may enter into a renewal contract in the fourteenth year of a covenant period so that the contract is continued without a lapse for an additional 15 years. (e) Subject to the limitations of paragraph (1) of subsection (c) of this Code section, a qualified owner shall be authorized to enter into more than one covenant under this Code section for forest land conservation use property. Any such qualified property may include a tract or tracts of land which are located in more than one county in which event the owner shall enter into a covenant with each county. In the event a single contiguous tract is required to have separate covenants under this subsection, the total acreage of that single contiguous tract shall be utilized for purposes of determining the 200 acre requirement of this Code section. (f) A qualified owner shall not be authorized to make application for and receive conservation use assessment under this Code section for any property which at the time of such application is receiving preferential assessment under Code Section 48-5-7.1 or current use assessment under Code Section 48-5-7.4; provided, however, that if any property is subject to a covenant under either of those Code sections, it may be changed from such covenant and placed under a covenant under this Code section if it is otherwise qualified. Any such change shall terminate the existing covenant and shall not constitute a breach thereof. No property may be changed more than once under this subsection. (g) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection Code section, no property shall maintain its eligibility for conservation use assessment under this Code section unless a valid covenant or covenants, if applicable, remain remains in effect and unless the property is continuously devoted to forest land conservation use during the entire period of the covenant or covenants, if applicable. (h) If any breach of a covenant occurs, the existing covenant shall be terminated and all qualification requirements must be met again before the property shall be eligible for conservation use assessment under this Code section.
(i)(1) If ownership of all or a part of the forest land conservation use property constituting at least 200 acres is acquired during a covenant period by another owner qualified to enter into an original forest land conservation use covenant, then the original covenant may be continued only by both such acquiring owner and the transferor for the remainder of the term, in which event no breach of the covenant shall be deemed to have occurred even if the total size of a tract from which the transfer was made is reduced below 200 acres. Following the expiration of the

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original covenant, no new covenant shall be entered with respect to the tract from which the transfer was made unless such tract exceeds 200 acres. If a qualified owner has entered into an original forest land conservation use covenant and subsequently acquires additional qualified property contiguous to the property in the original covenant, the qualified owner may elect to enter the subsequently acquired qualified property into the original covenant for the remainder of the 15 year period of the original covenant; provided, however, that such subsequently acquired qualified property shall be less than 200 acres. If a breach of the covenant occurs following such transfer by either such acquiring owner or the transferor, the penalty and interest shall apply to the entire tract which was the subject of the original covenant and shall be paid by either the acquiring owner or the transferor, whichever of whom breached the covenant. Following the expiration of such covenant, no new covenant shall be entered with respect to the tract from which the transfer was made unless such tract exceeds 200 acres. (2) If, following such transfer, a breach of the covenant occurs by the acquiring owner, the penalty and interest shall apply to the entire transferred tract and shall be paid by the acquiring owner who breached the covenant. In such case, the covenant shall terminate on such entire transferred tract but shall continue on such entire remaining tract from which the transfer was made and on which the breach did not occur for the remainder of the original covenant. (3) If, following such transfer, a breach of the covenant occurs by the transferring owner, the penalty and interest shall apply to the entire remaining tract from which the transfer was made and shall be paid by the transferring owner who breached the covenant. In such case, the covenant shall terminate on such entire remaining tract from which the transfer was made but shall continue on such entire transferred tract and on which the breach did not occur for the remainder of the original covenant. (j)(1) For the taxable year beginning January 1, 2009, all applications for conservation use assessment under this Code section, including the covenant agreement required under this Code section, shall be filed on or before June 1 of the tax year for which such conservation use assessment is sought, except that in the case of property which is the subject of a reassessment by the board of tax assessors an application for conservation use assessment may be filed in conjunction with or in lieu of an appeal of the reassessment. For each taxable year beginning on or after January 1, 2010, all applications for conservation use assessment under this Code section, including the any forest land covenant agreement required under this Code section, shall be filed on or before the last day for filing ad valorem tax returns in the county each county in which the property is located for the tax year for which such forest land conservation use assessment is sought, except that in the case of property which is the subject of a reassessment by the board of tax assessors an application for forest land conservation use assessment may be filed in conjunction with or in lieu of an appeal of the reassessment. An application for continuation of such forest land conservation use assessment upon a change in ownership of all or a part of the qualified property shall be filed on or before the last date for filing tax returns in the

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year following the year in which the change in ownership occurred. Applications for forest land conservation use assessment under this Code section shall be filed with the county board of tax assessors in which the property is located who shall approve or deny the application. The Such county board of tax assessors shall file a copy of the approved application covenant in the office of the clerk of the superior court in the county in which the eligible property is located. The clerk of the superior court shall file and index such application covenant in the real property records maintained in the clerk's office. If the application covenant is not so recorded in the real property records, a transferee of the property affected shall not be bound by the covenant or subject to any penalty for its breach. The fee of the clerk of the superior court for recording such applications covenants shall be paid by the qualified owner of the eligible property with the application for forest land conservation use assessment under this Code section and shall be paid to the clerk by the board of tax assessors when the application is filed with the clerk. If the application is denied, the board of tax assessors shall notify the applicant in the same manner that notices of assessment are given pursuant to Code Section 48-5-306 and shall return any filing fees advanced by the owner. Appeals from the denial of an application or covenant by the board of tax assessors shall be made in the same manner that other property tax appeals are made pursuant to Code Section 48-5-311. (2) In the event such application is approved, the qualified owner shall continue to receive annual notification of any change in the forest land fair market value of such property and any appeals with respect to such valuation shall be made in the same manner as other property tax appeals are made pursuant to Code Section 48-5-311. (k) The commissioner shall by regulation provide uniform application and covenant forms to be used in making application for conservation use assessment under this Code section. (l) In the case of an alleged breach of the covenant, the qualified owner shall be notified in writing by the board of tax assessors. The qualified owner shall have a period of 30 days from the date of such notice to cease and desist the activity alleged in the notice to be in breach of the covenant or to remediate or correct the condition or conditions alleged in the notice to be in breach of the covenant. Following a physical inspection of property, the board of tax assessors shall notify the qualified owner that such activity or activities have or have not properly ceased or that the condition or conditions have or have not been remediated or corrected. The qualified owner shall be entitled to appeal the decision of the board of tax assessors and file an appeal disputing the findings of the board of tax assessors. Such appeal shall be conducted in the same manner that other property tax appeals are made pursuant to Code Section 48-5-311. (m)(1) A penalty shall be imposed under this subsection if during the period of the covenant entered into by a qualified owner the covenant is breached. (2) Except as provided in subsection (i) of this Code section and paragraph (4) of this subsection, the The penalty shall be applicable to the entire tract which is the subject of the covenant and:

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(A) If breached during years one through five, shall for each covenant year beginning with year one be three times the difference between the total amount of tax paid pursuant to conservation use assessment under this Code section and the total amount of taxes which would otherwise have been due under this chapter for each completed or partially completed year of the covenant period; (B) If breached during years six through ten, shall for each covenant year beginning with year one be 2.5 two and one-half times the difference between the total amount of tax paid pursuant to conservation use assessment under this Code section and the total amount of taxes which would otherwise have been due under this chapter for each year or partially completed year of the covenant period; and (C) If breached during years 11 through 15, shall for each covenant year beginning with year one be twice the difference between the total amount of tax paid pursuant to conservation use assessment under this Code section and the total amount of taxes which would otherwise have been due under this chapter for each completed year or partially completed year of the covenant period. (3) Any such penalty shall bear interest at the rate specified in Code Section 48-2-40 from the date the covenant is breached. (4) If ownership of a portion of the land subject to the original covenant constituting at least 200 acres is transferred to another owner qualified to enter into an original forest land conservation use covenant in a bona fide arm's length transaction and breach subsequently occurs, then the penalty shall either be assessed against the entire remaining tract from which the transfer was made or the entire transferred tract, on whichever the breach occurred. The calculation of penalties in paragraph (2) of this subsection shall be used except that the penalty amount resulting from such calculation shall be multiplied by the percentage which represents the acreage of such tract on which the breach occurs to the original covenant acreage. The resulting amount shall be the penalty amount owed by the owner of such tract of land on which the breach occurred. (n) In any case of a breach of the covenant where a penalty under subsection (m) of this Code section is imposed, an amount equal to the amount of reimbursement to each county, municipality, and board of education in each year of the covenant shall be collected under subsection (o) of this Code section and paid over to the commissioner who shall deposit such amount in the general fund. (o) Penalties and interest imposed under this Code section shall constitute a lien against that portion of the property to which the penalty has been applied under subsection (m) of this Code section and shall be collected in the same manner as unpaid ad valorem taxes are collected. Except as provided in subsection (n) of this Code section, such penalties and interest shall be distributed pro rata to each taxing jurisdiction wherein conservation use assessment under this Code section has been granted based upon the total amount by which such conservation use assessment has reduced taxes for each such taxing jurisdiction on the property in question as provided in this Code section. (p) The penalty imposed by subsection (m) of this Code section shall not apply in any case where a covenant is breached solely as a result of:

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(1) The acquisition of part or all of the property under the power of eminent domain; (2) The sale of part or all of the property to a public or private entity which would have had the authority to acquire the property under the power of eminent domain; or (3) The death of an individual qualified owner who was a party to the covenant. (q) The following shall not constitute a breach of a covenant: (1) Mineral exploration of the property subject to the covenant or the leasing of the property subject to the covenant for purposes of mineral exploration if the primary use of the property continues to be the good faith production from or on the land of timber; (2) Allowing all or part of the property subject to the covenant to lie fallow or idle for purposes of any forestry conservation program, for purposes of any federal agricultural assistance program, or for other agricultural management purposes; (3) Allowing all or part of the property subject to the covenant to lie fallow or idle due to economic or financial hardship if the qualified owner notifies the board of tax assessors on or before the last day for filing a tax return in the county where the land lying fallow or idle is located and if such qualified owner does not allow the land to lie fallow or idle for more than two years of any five-year period;
(4)(A) Any property which is subject to a covenant for forest land conservation use being transferred to a place of religious worship or burial or an institution of purely public charity if such place or institution is qualified to receive the exemption from ad valorem taxation provided for under subsection (a) of Code Section 48-5-41. No qualified owner shall be entitled to transfer more than 25 acres of such person's property in the aggregate under this paragraph. (B) Any property transferred under subparagraph (A) of this paragraph shall not be used by the transferee for any purpose other than for a purpose which would entitle such property to the applicable exemption from ad valorem taxation provided for under subsection (a) of Code Section 48-5-41 or subsequently transferred until the expiration of the term of the covenant period. Any such use or transfer shall constitute a breach of the covenant; or (5) Leasing a portion of the property subject to the covenant, but in no event more than six acres of every unit of 2,000 acres, for the purpose of placing thereon a cellular telephone transmission tower. Any such portion of such property shall cease to be subject to the covenant as of the date of execution of such lease and shall be subject to ad valorem taxation at fair market value. (r) In the following cases, the penalty specified by subsection (m) of this Code section shall not apply and the penalty imposed shall be the amount by which conservation use assessment has reduced taxes otherwise due for the year in which the covenant is breached, such penalty to bear interest at the rate specified in Code Section 48-2-40 from the date of the breach: (1) Any case in which a covenant is breached solely as a result of the foreclosure of a deed to secure debt or the property is conveyed to the lienholder without compensation and in lieu of foreclosure, if:

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(A) The deed to secure debt was executed as a part of a bona fide commercial loan transaction in which the grantor of the deed to secure debt received consideration equal in value to the principal amount of the debt secured by the deed to secure debt; (B) The loan was made by a person or financial institution who or which is regularly engaged in the business of making loans; and (C) The deed to secure debt was intended by the parties as security for the loan and was not intended for the purpose of carrying out a transfer which would otherwise be subject to the penalty specified by subsection (m) of this Code section; (2) Any case in which a covenant is breached solely as a result of a medically demonstrable illness or disability which renders the qualified owner of the real property physically unable to continue the property in the qualifying use, provided that the board of tax assessors or boards of assessors, if applicable, shall require satisfactory evidence which clearly demonstrates that the breach is the result of a medically demonstrable illness or disability; (3) Any case in which a covenant is breached solely as a result of a qualified owner electing to discontinue the property in its qualifying use, provided such qualified owner has renewed without an intervening lapse at least once the covenant for land conservation use, has reached the age of 65 or older, and has kept the property in the qualifying use under the renewal covenant for at least three years. Such election shall be in writing and shall not become effective until filed with the county board of tax assessors or boards of assessors, if applicable; or (4) Any case in which a covenant is breached solely as a result of a qualified owner electing to discontinue the property in its qualifying use, provided such qualified owner entered into the covenant for forest land conservation use for the first time after reaching the age of 67 and has either owned the property for at least 15 years or inherited the property and has kept the property in the qualifying use under the covenant for at least three years. Such election shall be in writing and shall not become effective until filed with the county board of tax assessors where the property is located. (s) Property which is subject to forest land conservation use assessment under this Code section shall be separately classified from all other property on the tax digest; and such separate classification shall be such as will enable any person examining the tax digest to ascertain readily that the property is subject to conservation use assessment under this Code section. Covenants shall be public records and shall be indexed and maintained in such manner as will allow members of the public to locate readily the covenant affecting any particular property subject to conservation use assessment under this Code section. Based on information submitted by the county boards of tax assessors, the commissioner shall maintain a central registry of conservation use property, indexed by qualified owners. (t) The commissioner shall annually submit a report to the Governor, the Department of Agriculture, the Georgia Agricultural Statistical Service, the Georgia State Forestry Commission, the Department of Natural Resources, and the University of Georgia

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Cooperative Extension Service and the House Ways and Means, Natural Resources and Environment, and Agriculture and Consumer Affairs committees and the Senate Finance, Natural Resources and the Environment, and Agriculture and Consumer Affairs committees and shall make such report available to other members of the General Assembly, which report shall show the fiscal impact of the assessments provided for in this Code section. The report shall include the amount of assessed value eliminated from each county's digest as a result of such assessments; approximate tax dollar losses, by county, to all local governments affected by such assessments; and any recommendations regarding state and local administration of this Code section, with emphasis upon enforcement problems, if any, attendant with this Code section. The report shall also include any other data or facts which the commissioner deems relevant. (u) A public notice containing a brief, factual summary of the provisions of this Code section shall be posted in a prominent location readily viewable by the public in the office of the board of tax assessors and in the office of the tax commissioner of each county in this state. (v) At such time as the property ceases to be eligible for forest land conservation use assessment or when any 15 year covenant period expires and the property does not qualify for further forest land conservation use assessment, the qualified owner of the property shall file an application for release of forest land conservation use treatment with the county board of tax assessors where the property is located who shall approve the release upon verification that all taxes and penalties with respect to the property have been satisfied. After the application for release has been approved by the such board of tax assessors, the board shall file the release in the office of the clerk of the superior court in the county in which the original covenant was filed. The clerk of the superior court shall file and index such release in the real property records maintained in the clerk's office. No fee shall be paid to the clerk of the superior court for recording such release. The commissioner shall by regulation provide uniform release forms. (w) The commissioner shall have the power to make and publish reasonable rules and regulations for the implementation and enforcement of this Code section. Without limiting the commissioner's authority with respect to any other such matters, the commissioner may prescribe soil maps and other appropriate sources of information for documenting eligibility as a forest land conservation use property. The commissioner also may provide that advance notice be given to a qualified owner of the intent of a board of tax assessors to deem a change in use as a breach of a covenant."
SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.
SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

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

Y Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway
Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper N Crawford

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Franklin Y Frazier E Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger E Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Y Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson E Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver
O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders E Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T E Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley E Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley N Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch
Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 166, nays 2.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

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HB 266. By Representative Yates of the 73rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-11-130 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from Code Sections 16-11-126 through 16-11-127.2, concerning carrying weapons, so as to authorize constables to be able to carry weapons under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; 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 Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway
Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns
Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon
Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier E Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger E Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Y Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson E Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt
Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson
Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J E Jones, S
Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick
Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J
Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders E Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C N Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T E Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley E Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

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On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 161, nays 2.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Representative Dukes of the 150th 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.

Due to a mechanical malfunction, the vote of Representative Jordan of the 77th was not recorded on the preceding roll call. He wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon.

HB 249. By Representatives Sims of the 119th and Cooper of the 41st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relating to health, so as to provide for information on pertussis disease by hospitals to parents of newborn infants; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for related matters; 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:

Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black N Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner N Dudgeon Y Dukes N Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd
Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier E Fullerton Y Gardner

Y Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson E Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt N Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse
Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser

Y Mayo N McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K
Smith, L Y Smith, R N Smith, T E Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley E Taylor, D Y Taylor, R N Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu

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N Byrd Y Carter
Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas N Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins N Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Geisinger E Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece
Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders E Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 154, nays 11.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 175. By Representatives Casas of the 103rd, Harrell of the 106th, Davis of the 109th, Brockway of the 101st, Nix of the 69th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 14 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to other educational programs under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to enact the "Online Clearinghouse Act"; to create a clearinghouse through which local school systems may offer their computer-based courses to students of other local school systems; to provide for definitions; to provide for procedures and requirements for offering a course through the clearinghouse; to provide for enrollment in virtual courses offered through the clearinghouse; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Part 14 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to other educational programs under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to enact the "Online Clearinghouse Act"; to create a clearinghouse through which local school systems and charter schools may offer their computer-based courses to students in other local school systems and charter schools; to provide for definitions; to provide for procedures and requirements for offering a course through the clearinghouse; to provide for enrollment in virtual courses offered through the clearinghouse; to provide for course fees and payment; to provide for assignment of grades; to provide for offering of courses as dual enrollment and to nonpublic school students; to provide for rules and

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regulations; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Online Clearinghouse Act."
SECTION 2. Part 14 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to other educational programs under the "Quality Basic Education Act," is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"20-2-319.3. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Charter school' means a local charter school, as defined in paragraph (7) of Code Section 20-2-2062, a state chartered special school, as defined in paragraph (16) of Code Section 20-2-2062, and a commission charter school, as defined in paragraph (2) of Code Section 20-2-2081. (2) 'Clearinghouse' means the clearinghouse established pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section. (3) 'One credit' and 'half-credit' mean the customary academic unit of credit granted for secondary school courses in this state. (4) 'Student's school system' means the local school system operating the school in which the student is lawfully enrolled. (b)(1) The department shall establish a clearinghouse of interactive distance learning courses and other distance learning courses delivered via a computer-based method offered by local school systems and charter schools for sharing with other local school systems and charter schools for the fee set pursuant to subsection (d) of this Code section. The department shall not be responsible for the content of the courses offered though the clearinghouse; however, all such courses shall be delivered only in accordance with technical specifications approved by the department. (2) To offer a course through the clearinghouse, a local school system or charter school shall apply to the department in a form and manner prescribed by the department. The application for each course shall describe the course of study in as much detail as required by the department, the qualification and credentials of the teacher, the number of hours of instruction, the technology required to deliver and receive the course, the technical capacity of the local school system or charter school to deliver the course, the times that the local school system or charter school plans to deliver the course, and any other information required by the department. The department may require local school systems and charter schools to include in their applications information recommended by the State Board of Education. (3) The department shall review the technical specifications of each application submitted pursuant to paragraph (2) of this subsection and shall approve a course

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offered if the department determines that the local school system or charter school can satisfactorily deliver the course through the technology necessary for that delivery. The department may request additional information from a local school system or charter school that submits an application pursuant to paragraph (2) of this subsection, if the department determines that such information is necessary. The department may negotiate changes in the proposal to offer a course, if the department determines that changes are necessary in order to approve the course. (4) The department shall catalog each course approved for the clearinghouse, through a print or electronic medium, displaying the following:
(A) Information necessary for a student and the student's parent, guardian, or custodian and the student's school system or the student's charter school to decide whether to enroll in the course; and (B) Instructions for enrolling in that course, including deadlines for enrollment. (c)(1) A student who is enrolled in a school operated by a local school system or in a charter school may enroll in a course included in the clearinghouse only if both of the following conditions are satisfied: (A) The student's enrollment in the course is approved by the student's school system or the student's charter school; and (B) The student's school system or the student's charter school agrees to accept for credit the grade assigned by the local school system or charter school delivering the course. (2) For each student enrolling in a course, the student's school system or the student's charter school shall transmit the student's identification number and the student's name to the local school system or charter school delivering the course. The school system or charter school delivering the course may request from the student's school system or the student's charter school other information from the student's school record. The student's school system or the student's charter school shall provide the requested information only in accordance with state law. (3) The student's school system or the student's charter school shall determine the manner in which and facilities at which the student shall participate in the course consistent with specifications for technology and connectivity adopted by the department. (4) A student may withdraw from a course prior to the end of the course only by a date and in a manner prescribed by the student's school system or the student's charter school. (5) A student who is enrolled in a school operated by a local school system or in a charter school and who takes a course included in the clearinghouse shall be counted in the funding formula of the student's school system or the student's charter school as if the student were taking the course from the student's school system or the student's charter school. (d)(1) The department shall set appropriate fees for one-credit and half-credit courses.

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(2) The department shall proportionally reduce the fee for any student who withdraws from a course prior to the end of the course pursuant to paragraph (4) of subsection (c) of this Code section. (3) For each student enrolled in a course included in the clearinghouse, and not later than the last day of that course, the department shall deduct the amount of the fee for that course from the student's school system or charter school allotment and shall pay that amount to the local school system or charter school delivering the course. (4) From the funds received pursuant to paragraph (3) of this subsection, the local school system or charter school delivering the course shall pay the teacher conducting the course such additional amount of compensation as set by the department based on the number of students taking the course and the course fee. (e) The grade for a student who enrolls in a course included in the clearinghouse shall be assigned by the local school system or charter school that delivers the course and shall be transmitted by that school system or charter school to the student's school system or the student's charter school. (f) The department may determine the manner in which a course included in the clearinghouse may be offered as a dual enrollment program, may be offered to students who are enrolled in nonpublic schools or a home study program pursuant to Code Section 20-2-690, or may be offered at times outside the normal school day or school week, including any necessary additional fees and methods of payment for a course so offered. (g) The department shall promulgate rules and regulations for the implementation of this Code section. The department may coordinate the clearinghouse established pursuant to this Code section with the Georgia Virtual School established pursuant to Code Section 20-2-319.1. (h) Nothing in this Code section shall prohibit a local school system or charter school from offering an interactive distance learning course or other distance learning course using a computer-based method through any means other than the clearinghouse established and maintained under this Code section."

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:

Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey

Y Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson E Hill Y Holcomb

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C

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Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden
Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier E Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger E Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser
Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders E Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T E Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley E Taylor, D
Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 165, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

Representative Ashe of the 56th 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.

HB 253. By Representatives Collins of the 27th, Bearden of the 68th, Powell of the 171st, Cheokas of the 134th, Carter of the 175th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Public Safety, so as to allow the commissioner of public safety, with the approval of the Board of Public Safety, to sell or trade surplus motor vehicles and use the proceeds of the sale or trade toward the purchase of new motor vehicles; to modify provisions relating to use of retired unmarked pursuit cars for training; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

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

Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon
Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Franklin Y Frazier E Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger E Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner
Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Y Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson E Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson
Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders E Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E
Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T E Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley E Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 166, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the House, having been previously postponed, was again postponed until tomorrow:

HB 91. By Representatives Bearden of the 68th, Ramsey of the 72nd, Powell of the 171st and Cooke of the 18th:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 17 and Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the procedure for sentencing and imposition of punishment and the issuance, expiration, and renewal of drivers' licenses, respectively, so as to provide that any person convicted of a felony offense shall have such conviction demarcated on his or her driver's license for the length of his or her sentence; to provide for procedure; to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to cancellation, suspension, and revocation of licenses, so as to provide for license suspension under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and referred to the Committee on Rules:
HR 511. By Representative Dollar of the 45th:
A RESOLUTION commending the Walton High School girls tennis team and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 512. By Representatives Dollar of the 45th and Parsons of the 42nd:
A RESOLUTION congratulating the Pope High School wrestling team on winning the 2011 Class AAAA State Championship and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 513. By Representatives Drenner of the 86th, Coleman of the 97th, Benfield of the 85th, Henson of the 87th, Hembree of the 67th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing July 23, 2011, as National Day of the Cowboy in Georgia; and for other purposes.
HR 514. By Representatives Parrish of the 156th, Tankersley of the 158th, Burns of the 157th, Ehrhart of the 36th, Walker of the 107th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. William I. Griffis on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.

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HR 515. By Representative Teasley of the 38th:
A RESOLUTION commending Shifra Bracha Erez, Marietta High School's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
HR 516. By Representatives Rice of the 51st, Lindsey of the 54th, Sheldon of the 105th, Pak of the 102nd, Harrell of the 106th and others:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Mike Sheffield; and for other purposes.
HR 517. By Representatives Abdul-Salaam of the 74th, Jordan of the 77th, Scott of the 76th and Tinubu of the 60th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Cynthia Jackson Jenkins; and for other purposes.
HR 518. By Representatives Abdul-Salaam of the 74th, Jordan of the 77th, Scott of the 76th and Tinubu of the 60th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Bishop Alfreda W. Young; and for other purposes.
HR 519. By Representatives Byrd of the 20th, Hill of the 21st, Pruett of the 144th and Taylor of the 79th:
A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Downtown Association; and for other purposes.
Representative O'Neal of the 146th moved that the House do now adjourn until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning, and the motion prevailed.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Twenty-Sixth Legislative Day

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:

E Abdul-Salaam Abrams Allison Amerson Anderson Ashe Atwood Baker Battles Bearden
E Beasley-Teague Bell Benfield Benton Black Braddock Brockway Brooks Bryant Buckner Burns Byrd Carter Casas Channell Cheokas Clark, J Clark, V Coleman Cooke Coomer

Cooper Crawford Davis E Dawkins-Haigler Dempsey Dickerson Dickey Dickson Dobbs E Dollar Drenner Dudgeon Dukes Dutton England Epps, J Evans Fludd Franklin Frazier Fullerton Gardner Geisinger E Golick Gordon Greene Hamilton Hanner Harden, B Harden, M Harrell

Hatchett Hatfield Heard Hembree E Henson E Hill Holcomb Holt Horne Houston Howard Huckaby Hudson Hugley Jackson Jacobs James Jasperse Jerguson Johnson Jones, J Jones, S Kaiser Kendrick Knight Lane Lindsey Long Manning Martin

Maxwell Mayo McBrayer McKillip Meadows Mills Mitchell Mosby Murphy Neal, J Neal, Y Nimmer Oliver O'Neal Pak Parent Parrish Parsons Peake Powell, J Pruett Purcell Ramsey Randall Riley Rogers Rynders E Scott, M Scott, S Setzler

Shaw Sheldon Sims, B Smith, E Smith, K Smith, L Smith, R E Smyre Spencer Stephens, R E Stephenson Talton Tankersley E Taylor, D Taylor, R Taylor, T Teasley Thomas Tinubu Watson Welch Weldon Wilkerson Wilkinson Williams, A Williams, E E Williams, R Williamson Yates Ralston, Speaker

The following members were off the floor of the House when the roll was called:

Representatives Austin of the 10th, Collins of the 27th, Ehrhart of the 36th, Epps of the 128th, Jordan of the 77th, Kidd of the 141st, Lucas of the 139th, Maddox of the 127th, Maddox of the 172nd, Marin of the 96th, McCall of the 30th, Morgan of the 39th, Morris of the 155th, Powell of the 29th, Reece of the 11th, Rice of the 51st, Roberts of

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the 154th, Sims of the 169th, Smith of the 168th, Walker of the 107th, and Willard of the 49th.
They wished to be recorded as present.
Due to a mechanical malfunction, Representatives Bruce of the 64th and Nix of the 69th were not recorded on the attendance roll call. They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Reverend Michael Stewart, Director of Pastoral Care, Columbus Regional Healthcare System, Columbus, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Cheokas of the 134th, Vice-Chairman of the Committee on Information and Audits, reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day had been read and found to be correct.
By unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.
3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.
4. Reports of Standing Committees.
5. Third reading and passage of Local uncontested Bills.
6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 481. By Representatives Benton of the 31st, Mills of the 25th, Sheldon of the 105th and England of the 108th:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for the creation of one or more community improvement districts in the Town of Braselton, approved May 29, 2007 (Ga. L. 2007, p. 4100), so as to correct the initial terms of office for board members; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 482. By Representatives Ramsey of the 72nd, Fludd of the 66th and Jordan of the 77th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for the Magistrate Court of Fayette County, approved April 1, 1983 (Ga. L. 1983, p. 4707), as amended by an Act approved March 19, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, 4406), so as to modify the qualifications and the salary of the magistrate court judges of Fayette County; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 483. By Representatives Parrish of the 156th, Burns of the 157th and Tankersley of the 158th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize Bulloch County to exercise all redevelopment and other powers under Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VII(b) of the Constitution and Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the "Redevelopment Powers Law," as amended; to provide for a referendum; to provide effective dates; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 484. By Representatives Meadows of the 5th and Jasperse of the 12th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Gordon County Public Facilities Authority and to provide for the appointment of members of the authority; to confer powers upon the authority; to authorize the issuance of revenue bonds of the authority payable from the revenues, tolls, fees, charges, and earnings of the authority, contract payments to the authority, and other moneys pledged therefor and to authorize the collection and pledging of the revenues, tolls, fees, charges, earnings, and contract payments of the authority for the payment of such revenue bonds; to provide for related matters; to provide for

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the separate enactment of each provision of this Act; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 489. By Representative Cooper of the 41st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 49-4-151 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to obtaining information for investigations and audits relative to Medicaid, so as to prohibit contingency fee contracts for purposes of conducting investigations and audits; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
HB 490. By Representatives Heckstall of the 62nd and Fludd of the 66th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for real and personal property, so as to provide for the regulation of the use of tire clamps on trespassing motor vehicles and charging a fee for the removal of tire clamps on trespassing motor vehicles; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 491. By Representatives Heckstall of the 62nd and Fludd of the 66th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-13-32.6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to manufacturing, distributing, dispensing, or possessing with intent to distribute controlled substances or marijuana in, on, or within drug-free commercial zones, so as to adopt and incorporate by reference certain drug-free zones; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 492. By Representatives Heckstall of the 62nd and Fludd of the 66th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-200 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to water and sewer projects and costs tax, so as to change a certain definition; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 493. By Representative Marin of the 96th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 13 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to family violence, so as to provide that acts of family violence shall include inflicting, attempting to inflict, or threatening to inflict unjustified physical injury against a family or household animal; to redefine the term "family violence" and make such definition uniform in the several articles of said chapter; to make conforming amendments to other provisions of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 494. By Representatives Kidd of the 141st and Powell of the 29th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, so as to remove the requirement that political body and independent candidates file nomination petitions in order to gain ballot access; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 495. By Representatives Abdul-Salaam of the 74th, Fludd of the 66th, Jordan of the 77th and Heckstall of the 62nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Fayetteville to exercise all redevelopment and other powers under Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VII(b) of the Constitution and Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the "Redevelopment Powers Law," as amended; to provide for a referendum; to provide effective dates; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 496. By Representative Burns of the 157th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the Town of Hiltonia; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the municipality; to provide for a governing authority of such municipality and

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the powers, duties, authority, election, terms, vacancies, compensation, expenses, qualifications, prohibitions, conflicts of interest, and suspension and removal from office relative to members of such governing authority; to provide for inquiries and investigations; to provide for oaths, organization, meetings, quorum, voting, rules, and procedures; to provide for ordinances and codes; to provide for a mayor and mayor pro tempore and certain duties, powers, and other matters relative thereto; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HR 509. By Representative Anderson of the 117th:
A RESOLUTION celebrating the life of Ida Ware Scott and dedicating a road in her memory; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HR 510. By Representatives Marin of the 96th and Stephens of the 164th:
A RESOLUTION urging Georgia state government to support a policy framework that accelerates the deployment, infrastructure, and production of nuclear and renewable energy in the United States; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Energy, Utilities & Telecommunications.
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 499. By Representatives Roberts of the 154th, McCall of the 30th and England of the 108th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to agriculture, so as to change certain provisions relating to the Agricultural Water Conservation Incentive Program of the State Soil and Water Conservation Commission; to amend Chapter 5 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to water resources, so as to provide for application of farm use data for purposes of evaluating the effectiveness of the Agricultural Water Conservation Incentive Program of the State Soil and Water Conservation Commission; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.
HB 500. By Representatives Pruett of the 144th, England of the 108th, Hembree of the 67th, Harden of the 28th, Carter of the 175th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 8 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to unemployment compensation benefits, so as to establish the Employment Readiness Program for Georgia's unemployed; to provide for the administration of the program by the Department of Labor; to provide for participation in the Employment Readiness Program by persons receiving extended unemployment compensation benefits; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industrial Relations.
HB 501. By Representatives Crawford of the 16th, Neal of the 1st and Walker of the 107th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the care and protection of indigent and elderly patients, so as to enact the "Volunteer Health Care Services Act"; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for definitions; to provide for the voluntary provision of health care services; to provide for the registration of sponsoring organizations; to provide for revocation of registration; to provide for certain prohibitions in insurance contracts; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
HB 502. By Representatives Smith of the 70th and Manning of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 41 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to lead poisoning prevention, so as to provide for certain federal regulations copies, fees, corrective orders, and violations related to such chapter; to provide for legislative purpose; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Children & Youth.

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HB 503. By Representatives Carter of the 175th and Golick of the 34th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 16 and Chapter 15 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sexual offenses and victim compensation, respectively, so as to provide for funding of certain medical examinations involved in certain sexual offenses; to provide for a definition; to provide for procedure; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 504. By Representative Sims of the 169th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to criminal reproduction and sale of recorded material, so as to revise provisions relating to the display of an official rating on video movies and require the display of identification for the purchase of video movies under certain circumstances; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 505. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Benfield of the 85th and Dollar of the 45th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to alcoholic beverages, so as to provide for the creation of a limited exception to the three-tier distribution of alcoholic beverages for craft breweries; to provide a definition; to provide for an annual license fee for a craft brewery; to provide for the declaration of purpose as to the operation of craft breweries; to provide for rules and regulations to be promulgated and enforced by the Department of Revenue; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries.
HR 546. By Representative Meadows of the 5th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and service of Officer Kathy A. Cox and dedicating a road in her memory; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

HR 547. By Representative Sims of the 169th:

A RESOLUTION honoring the life and service of SGT Harold Wiggins and dedicating a bridge in his honor; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

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

HB 471 HB 473 HB 475 HB 478 HB 480 HB 486 HB 488 HR 495 HR 497 HR 506 HR 508 SB 115 SB 173

HB 472 HB 474 HB 477 HB 479 HB 485 HB 487 HR 494 HR 496 HR 498 HR 507 SB 32 SB 154

Representative Cooper of the 41st District, Chairman of the Committee on Health and Human Services, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Health and Human Services has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 324 Do Pass HB 457 Do Pass

HB 405 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 470 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Cooper of the 41st
Chairman

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Representative Hembree of the 67th District, Chairman of the Committee on Industrial Relations, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Industrial Relations has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:

HB 292 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Hembree of the 67th
Chairman

Representative Sims of the 169th District, Chairman of the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - 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 444 Do Pass HB 466 Do Pass

HB 453 Do Pass SB 125 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Sims of the 169th
Chairman

Representative Maxwell of the 17th District, Chairman of the Committee on Retirement, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Retirement has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:

HB 308 Do Pass, by Substitute

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Respectfully submitted, /s/ Maxwell of the 17th
Chairman

The following Resolutions of the House, referred to the House Rules Subcommittee on Invites, were reported by the Committee on Rules with the following recommendations:

HR 431 HR 511 HR 512

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 2011

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 26th Legislative Day as enumerated below:

DEBATE CALENDAR

Open Rule

None

Modified Open Rule

HB 186

High school students; expand career pathway options; provisions (Substitute)(Ed-Nix-69th)

Modified Structured Rule

HB 60 HB 114 HB 199 HB 216

Education; service cancelable loan; State Veterinary Education Board; provisions (HEd-Maddox-172nd) Lien foreclosures; abandoned vehicles; file affidavit; set fee (MotV-Powell29th) Controlled substances; additional Schedule I substances; provide (JudyNCNeal-1st) Public Service Commission; chairperson selection; change certain provisions (EU&T-Williams-4th)

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HB 227 HB 302 HB 315 HB 414

Student health; school personnel administer auto-injectable epinephrine; authorize (Substitute)(H&HS-Clark-98th) Elections; certain 2012 elections and qualifying; adjust dates (GAffSheldon-105th) Watercraft operation; 0.08 alcohol concentration; violation; provide (Substitute)(JudyNC-Cooke-18th) Georgia Aviation Authority; revise duties (Trans-Bearden-68th)

Structured Rule

None

Bills and Resolutions on this calendar may be called in any order the Speaker desires.

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Meadows of the 5th
Chairman

Pursuant to HR 488, the House recognized 2011 as the Year of Golf in Georgia.

Pursuant to HR 431, the House commended Mr. Peter G. Doukas and invited him to be recognized by the House of Representatives.

Pursuant to HR 462, the House commended Mr. Hines Ward and invited him to be recognized by the House of Representatives.

Pursuant to HR 255, the House commended Reverend Monsignor R. Donald Kiernan on the occasion of his retirement and invited him to be recognized by the House of Representatives.

Pursuant to HR 308, the House recognized and commended the Calhoun High School cheerleading squad for winning the 2010 State Championship.

Pursuant to HR 309, the House congratulated the Calhoun High School baseball team on winning the 2010 GHSA Class AA State Championship.

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

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HB 444. By Representatives Nix of the 69th and Smith of the 70th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Heard County Water Authority, originally known as the Franklin-Heard County Water Authority, approved March 21, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 4613), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 22, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 4139), so as to change provisions relating to compensation of members of the authority; to provide for related matters; 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.
HB 453. By Representative Amerson of the 9th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Dawsonville Airport Authority; to provide for a short title and legislative findings; to confer powers and impose duties on the authority; to provide for the membership and the appointment of members of the authority and their terms of office, qualifications, duties, powers, and compensation; to provide for vacancies, organization, meetings, and expenses; to provide for definitions; to provide for the powers of the authority; to provide for revenue bonds and their form, signatures thereon, negotiability, sale, and use of proceeds from such sales; to provide for interim documents and for lost or mutilated documents; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; 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.
HB 466. By Representative Shaw of the 176th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to incorporate the City of Hahira, approved August 19, 1912 (Ga. L. 1912, p. 951), as amended, particularly by a home rule amendment filed with the Office of the Secretary of State January 24, 2011, so as to provide that councilmembers shall reside in their respective districts for a period of at least 12 months immediately prior to election and shall continue to reside in such district during his or her period of service; to provide for the filling of vacancies; to provide for related matters; 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.

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SB 125. By Senator Grant of the 25th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to make provisions for the Magistrate Court of Jasper County, approved March 12, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 3785), as amended, so as to provide that the clerk of the Superior Court of Jasper County shall serve as the clerk of the magistrate court; to provide for the appointment of a clerk of the magistrate court in the event that the clerk of superior court chooses not serve as such clerk; to provide for the compensation of such clerk; to provide for related matters; 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.

By unanimous consent, the following roll call vote was made applicable to the previously read Bills.

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

E Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles E Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner
Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman

Y Davis E Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey
Dickson Y Dobbs E Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd
Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger
Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner
Harbin Y Harden, B

Y Heckstall Y Hembree
Henson E Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley
Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J
Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick
Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey
Long Lucas Maddox, B

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake
Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece
Rice Y Riley

Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R
Smith, T Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley E Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Willard Y Williams, A

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Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer
Cooper Crawford

Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin
Martin Maxwell

Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders E Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Williams, E E Williams, R
Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bills, the ayes were 146, nays 1.

The Bills, having received the requisite constitutional majority, were passed.

Representative Rice of the 51st 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. Ewing, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate:

SB 9.

By Senators Seabaugh of the 28th, Heath of the 31st, Loudermilk of the 52nd, Bethel of the 54th, Jeffares of the 17th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to air pollution control, so as to permit the Governor to delay implementation of the requirements of any federal program to implement a cap and trade system or any other program to address greenhouse gas emissions or motor vehicle fuel economy until a comprehensive assessment of such program can be made and the Governor finds that the implementation will benefit the citizens of Georgia; to provide for legislative intent and to direct the Attorney General to undertake certain litigation under certain circumstances; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 61. By Senators Loudermilk of the 52nd, Rogers of the 21st, Hill of the 32nd, Albers of the 56th, Seabaugh of the 28th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to commerce and trade, so as to provide that incandescent light bulbs manufactured in the State of Georgia and not exported from the state shall not be subject to federal regulation; to state legislative findings; to provide for lawful manufacture, possession, and use of

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such light bulbs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the House:
HB 244. By Representative Greene of the 149th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reincorporating the City of Arlington in the County of Calhoun and Early, State of Georgia, approved April 10, 1971 (Ga. L. 1971, p. 3885), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 16, 2007 (Ga. L. 2007, p. 3622), so as to provide for duties of the mayor; to provide for administrative departments and officers thereof; to provide for appointment, qualifications, and compensation of a city manager; to provide for powers and duties of the city manager; to prohibit certain council interference with administration; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 251. By Representatives Benton of the 31st and McCall of the 30th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the creation of one or more community improvement districts in Jackson County; to provide for a short title; to provide for the purposes of the said districts; to provide for definitions; to provide for boards to administer said districts; to provide for appointment or election of members of said boards; to provide for taxes, fees, and assessments; to provide for the boundaries of said districts; to provide for construction; to provide that Chapter 5 of Title 10 of the O.C.G.A., the "Georgia Securities Act of 1973" shall not apply to the offer, sale, or issuance of the boards' bonds, notes, or other obligations; to provide that no notice, proceeding, publication, or referendum shall be required; to provide for dissolutions; to provide the procedures connected with all of the foregoing; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 330. By Representatives Parent of the 81st and Holcomb of the 82nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Doraville to exercise all redevelopment and other powers under Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VII(b) of the Constitution and Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the "Redevelopment Powers Law," as amended; to provide for a referendum; to provide effective dates; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following resolution of the House:

HR 493. By Representative O`Neal of the 146th:

A RESOLUTION relative to adjournment; and for other purposes.

The Senate has agreed to the House amendment to the Senate substitute to the following bill of the House:

HB 77. By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, Jones of the 46th, O`Neal of the 146th, England of the 108th, Collins of the 27th and others:

A BILL to amend an Act providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2010, and ending June 30, 2011, known as the "General Appropriations Act," approved June 4, 2010, as House Bill 948, Act. No.684 (Ga. L. 2010, Vol. I, Book II).

By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the Committees:

SB 9.

By Senators Seabaugh of the 28th, Heath of the 31st, Loudermilk of the 52nd, Bethel of the 54th, Jeffares of the 17th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to air pollution control, so as to permit the Governor to delay implementation of the requirements of any federal program to implement a cap and trade system or any other program to address greenhouse gas emissions or motor vehicle fuel economy until a comprehensive assessment of such program can be made and the Governor finds that the implementation will benefit the citizens of Georgia; to provide for legislative intent and to direct the Attorney General to undertake certain litigation under certain circumstances; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources & Environment.

SB 61.

By Senators Loudermilk of the 52nd, Rogers of the 21st, Hill of the 32nd, Albers of the 56th, Seabaugh of the 28th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to commerce and trade, so as to provide that

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incandescent light bulbs manufactured in the State of Georgia and not exported from the state shall not be subject to federal regulation; to state legislative findings; to provide for lawful manufacture, possession, and use of such light bulbs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Science and Technology.
The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Byrd of the 20th, Parsons of the 42nd, Hatfield of the 177th, Kaiser of the 59th, Lindsey of the 54th, and Smyre of the 132nd.
The following Resolutions of the House, favorably reported by the Committee on Rules, were read and adopted:
HR 431. By Representative Cheokas of the 134th:
A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Peter G. Doukas and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 511. By Representative Dollar of the 45th:
A RESOLUTION commending the Walton High School girls tennis team and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 512. By Representatives Dollar of the 45th and Parsons of the 42nd:
A RESOLUTION congratulating the Pope High School wrestling team on winning the 2011 Class AAAA State Championship and inviting them to be recognized by 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 216. By Representatives Williams of the 4th and Parsons of the 42nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the organization and members of the Public Service Commission, to change certain provisions

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relating to the chairperson of the commission and his or her selection; to provide for related matters; 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:

E Abdul-Salaam N Abrams N Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson N Ashe N Atwood N Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden N Beasley-Teague N Bell N Benfield Y Benton Y Black N Braddock N Brockway N Brooks N Bruce N Bryant N Buckner Y Burns N Byrd Y Carter N Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas N Clark, J N Clark, V N Coleman N Collins N Cooke N Coomer Y Cooper N Crawford

Y Davis Dawkins-Haigler
Y Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson N Dobbs N Dollar N Drenner Y Dudgeon N Dukes N Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England N Epps, C
Epps, J N Evans N Floyd N Fludd N Franklin N Frazier N Fullerton N Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick N Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B N Harden, M N Harrell Y Hatchett N Hatfield N Heard

N Heckstall Y Hembree N Henson E Hill N Holcomb Y Holmes N Holt Y Horne Y Houston N Howard N Huckaby N Hudson N Hugley N Jackson N Jacobs N James Y Jasperse N Jerguson N Johnson Y Jones, J N Jones, S N Jordan N Kaiser N Kendrick Y Kidd N Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey N Long
Lucas Maddox, B N Maddox, G Y Manning N Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

N Mayo N McBrayer Y McCall N McKillip Y Meadows N Mills N Mitchell N Morgan Y Morris N Mosby N Murphy Y Neal, J N Neal, Y N Nimmer N Nix N Oliver
O'Neal N Pak N Parent
Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake
Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell N Ramsey N Randall N Reece N Rice N Riley Y Roberts N Rogers Y Rynders E Scott, M N Scott, S

N Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon N Sims, B Y Sims, C N Smith, E N Smith, K
Smith, L Y Smith, R N Smith, T
Smyre N Spencer N Stephens, M N Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley E Taylor, D N Taylor, R N Taylor, T N Teasley N Thomas N Tinubu Y Walker N Watson N Welch Y Weldon N Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard N Williams, A N Williams, E E Williams, R N Williamson
Yates Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 60, nays 103.

The Bill, having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority, was lost.

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Representative Dawkins-Haigler of the 93rd stated that she had been called from the floor of the House during the preceding roll call. She wished to be recorded as voting "nay" thereon.
HB 186. By Representatives Nix of the 69th, Davis of the 109th, Coleman of the 97th, Carter of the 175th, Clark of the 104th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to provide and expand career pathway options for high school students to ensure their career and college readiness; to amend Chapter 14 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Workforce Investment Board, so as to provide for the establishment of soft skills certification by the Governor's Office of Workforce Development; to provide for collaboration with the Department of Education to enable high school students to attain soft skills certification; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to provide and expand career pathway options for high school students to ensure their career and college readiness; to provide for legislative findings; to provide measures to minimize the need for remedial course work for students in postsecondary institutions; to provide for career clusters of study; to require academic core standards to be embedded in career, technical, and agricultural education courses; to provide for end-of-course assessments; to provide for course credit for demonstrated proficiency; to provide for certain requirements relating to dual credit courses; to amend Chapter 14 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Workforce Investment Board, so as to provide for the establishment of soft skills certification by the Governor's Office of Workforce Development; to provide for collaboration with the Department of Education to enable high school students to attain soft skills certification; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

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SECTION 1. The General Assembly finds:
(1) Our state's long-term prosperity depends on supporting an education system that is designed to prepare our students for a global economy; (2) High school students must understand that they have options and pathways available to them that provide for a high school diploma and prepare them for success in postsecondary education, a career, or both; (3) Local school systems must provide every student with choices that are academically rigorous and relevant to a career and to technical pathways; (4) Both the Department of Education and postsecondary institutions must work together so that academic courses that are embedded within career, technical, and agricultural education courses (CTAE) and CTAE standards that are embedded in academic courses are recognized and given appropriate academic credit at the high school and postsecondary levels; (5) Teachers should be provided with professional development opportunities that enforce the academically rigorous standards in relevant, project based coursework; (6) High school students should clearly understand the options for dual high school and postsecondary credit, and the state should properly fund these options; (7) Every state education agency, postsecondary institution, and local school system should have a collective goal that every student graduates high school with postsecondary credit; (8) Georgia's strategic industries must be partners in our public education system (secondary and postsecondary) so that they are assured that our high school graduates are prepared for success in the workforce; (9) Georgia's public education system must incorporate many different types of assessments and certificates into their programs so that a student's skill level is assessed and that it also has meaning to them for postsecondary and career success; and (10) Georgia's students must understand that a high school diploma is the key to success in the workforce.
SECTION 2. Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Quality Basic Education Act," is amended by revising Code Section 20-2-140, relating to the establishment of competencies and a uniformly sequenced core curriculum, as follows:
"20-2-140. (a) The State Board of Education shall establish competencies that each student is expected to master prior to completion of the student's public school education. The state board shall also establish competencies for which each student should be provided opportunities, at the discretion of the student and the student's parents, to master. Based upon these foregoing competencies, the state board shall adopt a uniformly sequenced core curriculum for grades kindergarten through 12. Each local unit of administration shall include this uniformly sequenced core curriculum as the basis for its own

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curriculum, although each local unit may sequence, expand, and enrich this curriculum to the extent it deems necessary and appropriate for its students and communities. (b) Stronger coordination between high schools and institutions of higher education is necessary to prepare students for more challenging postsecondary endeavors and to lessen the need for academic remediation in college, thereby reducing the costs of higher education for students, families, and the state. The State Board of Education, the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, and the Board of Technical and Adult Education shall develop policies to ensure that students who complete the core curriculum established pursuant to this Code section shall meet the requirements for postsecondary college admission. The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia and the Board of Technical and Adult Education shall require their institutions to accept core curriculum coursework completed by high school students for purposes of admission into a postsecondary institution. This shall apply beginning with students entering school in the fall of 2011."
SECTION 3. Said article is further amended by adding new Code sections to read as follows:
"20-2-159.1. No later than July 1, 2012, the Department of Education shall develop, and the State Board of Education shall approve, state models and curriculum framework for career clusters of study, including, but not limited to:
(1) Agriculture, food, and natural resources; (2) Architecture and construction; (3) Arts, audio-video technology, and communications; (4) Business, management, and administration; (5) Education and training; (6) Finance; (7) Health science; (8) Hospitality and tourism; (9) Human services; (10) Information technology; (11) Law, public safety, and security; (12) Manufacturing; (13) Government and public administration; (14) Marketing, sales, and service; (15) Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics; and (16) Transportation, distribution, and logistics.
20-2-159.2. (a) The competencies and curricula established for career, technical, and agricultural education courses pursuant to Code Section 20-2-140 shall include embedded standards in academic core subject areas, as appropriate. In establishing such competencies and

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curricula, the state board shall work to ensure that the coursework meets postsecondary requirements for acceptance of credit for such coursework at the postsecondary level. (b) Local school systems and individual charter schools may develop and implement career, technical, and agricultural courses with embedded standards in academic core subjects areas including but not limited to English, language arts, science, social studies, and mathematics. (c) For an academic core subject area for which an end-of-course assessment has been adopted pursuant to Code Section 20-2-281 students shall be given the opportunity to take such end-of-course assessment upon completion of the career, technical, and agricultural education course that includes embedded standards in such academic core subject area, unless such student has already passed such end-of-course assessment. (d) Students who successfully complete a course in career, technical, and agricultural education that includes embedded standards in academic core subject areas, as adopted or approved by the state board, shall receive course credit for both the career, technical, and agricultural education course as well as for the academic core coursework embedded in such course.
20-2-159.3. (a) The State Board of Education, in consultation with the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia and the Board of Technical and Adult Education, shall adopt a state-wide plan implementing methods for students to earn units of high school credit based on a demonstration of subject area competency, instead of or in combination with completing hours of classroom instruction. Such plan shall ensure that credit for demonstrated proficiency is reported on student transcripts in the same way that seat time credit is recorded. The state board shall adopt the plan not later than June 30, 2011, and commence phasing in the plan during the 2011-2012 school year. The plan shall include a standard method for recording demonstrated proficiency on high school transcripts. Implementation of the guidelines shall be done at the local school system and charter school level. (b) Each local school system shall comply with the state board's plan adopted pursuant to this Code section and shall award units of high school credit in accordance with such plan. Local boards of education and charter schools shall establish implementation policies and shall be prohibited from setting policies that negate or otherwise prohibit access to such plan.
20-2-159.4. (a) For purposes of this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Dual credit course' means any arrangement whereby an eligible student takes one or more courses at or through an eligible institution while still enrolled as a public high school student and receives credit both at the high school and at the eligible institution. (2) 'Eligible institution' means any eligible postsecondary institution as defined in paragraph (7) of Code Section 20-3-519.

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(b) The department shall develop appropriate forms and counseling guidelines for dual credit courses and shall make such forms and guidelines available to local school systems and eligible institutions. No later than the first day of April each year, each local school system shall provide general information about dual credit courses, including such forms, to all its eighth through eleventh grade students. A local school system shall also provide counseling services in accordance with the counseling guidelines provided by the department to such students and their parents or guardians before the students enroll in a dual credit course. Prior to participating in a dual credit course, the student and the student's parent or guardian shall sign the form provided by the school system or by an eligible institution stating that they have received the counseling specified in this Code section and that they understand the responsibilities that shall be assumed in participating in the dual credit program."
SECTION 4. Chapter 14 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Workforce Investment Board, is amended in Code Section 34-14-3, relating to the establishment of the Governor's Office of Workforce Development, as follows:
"34-14-3. (a)(1) The Governor's Office of Workforce Development is hereby established to implement state workforce development policy as directed by the Governor and to serve as staff to the board.
(2) In addition, the office is authorized to establish certification in soft skills, which may include, but not be limited to, skills relating to punctuality, ability to learn, and ability to work in a team, as a complement to the current assessment system utilized in Georgia to measure an individual worker's skill and knowledge in the areas of applied mathematics, reading for information, and locating information to determine and indicate to potential employers such worker's level of work readiness. Such certification is intended to assist both the existing workforce as well as the state's emerging workforce. The office is authorized to explore local, national, and international soft skills programs for the purpose of developing a soft skills certification system. (3) The office is authorized and encouraged to work with the state's emerging workforce, including rising and graduating high school students, with the goal that, upon graduation, high school students have both a diploma and certification in soft skills and work readiness to enable them to be successful in postsecondary education, a career pathway, or both. The office may collaborate with the Department of Education to facilitate coordination with high schools so that high school students can attain certification in soft skills and work readiness. (b) The Governor's Office of Workforce Development shall have an executive director appointed by the Governor whose duties are to implement state-wide workforce development policy as directed by the Governor, to serve as workforce development policy advisor to the Governor, and to serve as executive director to the board.

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(c) The Governor's Office of Workforce Development shall be attached to the Office of Planning and Budget for administrative purposes only."

SECTION 5. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such 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:

E Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman
Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs
Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett N Hatfield Y Heard

Y Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson E Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley
Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece
Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders E Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C N Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre N Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley E Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch
Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E E Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

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On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 164, nays 4.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.
Representative Byrd of the 20th stated that she inadvertently voted "aye" on the preceding roll call. She wished to be recorded as voting "nay" thereon.
Representative Collins 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 Speaker announced the House in recess until 1:15 o'clock, this afternoon.

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AFTERNOON SESSION
The Speaker called the House to order.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and referred to the Committee on Rules:
HR 521. By Representative Hanner of the 148th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating the Terrell Academy Lady Eagles basketball team on winning their third consecutive GISA State Championship and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 522. By Representatives Taylor of the 55th, Peake of the 137th, Austin of the 10th, Horne of the 71st and Smyre of the 132nd:
A RESOLUTION commending Cameron Jerrell "Cam" Newton for his incredible athletic abilities in earning the Heisman Trophy and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 523. By Representatives Kaiser of the 59th, Dempsey of the 13th, Ashe of the 56th, Lindsey of the 54th, Bell of the 58th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending Zoo Atlanta and its new president and CEO, Mr. Raymond King, and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 524. By Representatives Neal of the 1st, Weldon of the 3rd and Dickson of the 6th:
A RESOLUTION commending the Lakeview Ft. Oglethorpe High School Academic Decathlon Team and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 525. By Representatives Dawkins-Haigler of the 93rd, Stephenson of the 92nd and Jones of the 44th:
A RESOLUTION commending Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., recognizing March 14, 2011, as Delta Day at the state capitol, and inviting representatives of the sorority to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.

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The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 526. By Representatives Hugley of the 133rd, Randall of the 138th, Abrams of the 84th, Murphy of the 120th, Heard of the 114th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending The Links, Incorporated, and recognizing March 21, 2011, as Links Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 527. By Representatives Marin of the 96th, Mitchell of the 88th, Floyd of the 99th and Abdul-Salaam of the 74th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the need to promote diabetes awareness and testing in minority communities; and for other purposes.
HR 528. By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, Smith of the 70th, Jones of the 46th, O`Neal of the 146th, Lindsey of the 54th and others:
A RESOLUTION honoring military personnel and recognizing the organizations that provide valuable support to all our troops; and for other purposes.
HR 529. By Representatives Franklin of the 43rd, Jackson of the 142nd, Parrish of the 156th and Morris of the 155th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Jeanette Oppenheimer Tabak on the occasion of her 91st birthday; and for other purposes.
HR 530. By Representative Purcell of the 159th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Verna Phillips on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.
HR 531. By Representative Purcell of the 159th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the City of Port Wentworth's 40th annual Stand up for America Day; and for other purposes.
HR 532. By Representative Purcell of the 159th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Myra Lewis on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.

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HR 533. By Representative Purcell of the 159th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. James W. Dasher on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.
HR 534. By Representative Purcell of the 159th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Ann Daniel on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.
HR 535. By Representatives Purcell of the 159th and Burns of the 157th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Jeffrey A. Utley on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.
HR 536. By Representatives Lindsey of the 54th, Willard of the 49th, Oliver of the 83rd and Abrams of the 84th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Charles J. "Chuck" Driebe; and for other purposes.
HR 537. By Representative Brooks of the 63rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Lynne Holden, Mentoring in Medicine, Inc., and D.M. Therrell School for Health Sciences and Research's Principal Mr. Frank Walker; and for other purposes.
HR 538. By Representatives Burns of the 157th, Purcell of the 159th and Jones of the 46th:
A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Kathleen E. Scruggs; and for other purposes.
HR 539. By Representatives Floyd of the 99th and Marin of the 96th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Kelly Stopp for outstanding contributions to public education in the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.
HR 540. By Representatives Austin of the 10th, Allison of the 8th and Collins of the 27th:

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A RESOLUTION congratulating the 2010 White County High School softball team on winning the GHSA Class AAA State Championship; and for other purposes.
HR 541. By Representatives McCall of the 30th, Roberts of the 154th, Burns of the 157th, Black of the 174th, McBrayer of the 153rd and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Peanut Commission and Mr. Don Koehler; and for other purposes.
HR 542. By Representative Epps of the 140th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Wilkinson County Middle School on its 2011 High-Flying School Award; and for other purposes.
HR 543. By Representative Dollar of the 45th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Cameron Munsey; and for other purposes.
HR 544. By Representative Dollar of the 45th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Patrick Anthony; and for other purposes.
HR 545. By Representative Dollar of the 45th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Brooks Climmons; 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 302. By Representatives Sheldon of the 105th, Lindsey of the 54th, Yates of the 73rd, Bryant of the 160th and Collins of the 27th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, so as to adjust the dates for certain elections to be held in 2012 and the dates for qualifying for such elections; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

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

E Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson
Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood E Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce
Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas
Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer
Cooper Y Crawford

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon
Dukes Y Dutton
Ehrhart Y England
Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner
Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Y Heckstall Hembree
Y Henson E Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley
Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long
Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin
Martin Y Maxwell

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan
Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A
Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece
Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders E Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon
Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley E Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch
Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E E Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 156, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Representatives Channell of the 116th and Sims of the 119th 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.

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HB 60. By Representatives Maddox of the 172nd and Black of the 174th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to scholarships, loans, and grants, so as to change certain provisions relating to a service cancelable loan fund and authorized types of service cancelable educational loans; to provide for a State Veterinary Education Board and its membership, powers, and duties; to provide for purchases of loans made for educational purposes to students who have completed a veterinary medical degree program; to provide for consideration for such purchases in the form of services rendered through the practice of certain veterinary medicine specialties in this 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:

E Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams N Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood E Austin Y Baker Y Battles
Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black N Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns
Byrd Y Carter N Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas N Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins

Y Davis Dawkins-Haigler
Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs N Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon
Dukes Y Dutton
Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd N Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner
Harbin Y Harden, B N Harden, M

Y Heckstall Hembree
Y Henson E Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt N Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley
Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse
Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J
Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long
Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons
Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J N Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice N Riley Y Roberts

Y Setzler Y Shaw N Sheldon Y Sims, B
Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley E Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T N Teasley Y Thomas N Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch
Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E

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N Cooke Y Coomer
Cooper Y Crawford

N Harrell Y Hatchett N Hatfield Y Heard

Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Rogers Y Rynders E Scott, M N Scott, S

E Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 140, nays 18.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Representative Byrd of the 20th stated that she had been called from the floor of the House during the preceding roll call. She wished to be recorded as voting "nay" thereon.

Representatives Dawkins-Haigler of the 93rd, Jones of the 44th, and Peake of the 137th 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 Coomer of the 14th stated that he inadvertently voted "aye" on the preceding roll call. He wished to be recorded as voting "nay" thereon.

House of Representatives 401 Paul D. Coverdell Legislative Office Building
Atlanta, Georgia 30334

March 8, ad 2011

Dear Mr. Clerk,

Article III, Section V, Paragraph III, of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, provides in part that "No bill shall pass which refers to more than one subject matter." Further, Article I, Section II, Paragraph V, provides that "Legislative acts in violation of this Constitution or the Constitution of the United States are void, and the judiciary shall so declare them." This version of HB 60 unconstitutionally refers to more than one subject matter. As such, I was unable to vote in favor of it.

Respectfully,

/s/ Bobby Franklin

HB 414. By Representatives Bearden of the 68th, Meadows of the 5th, England of the 108th, Powell of the 171st and Cheokas of the 134th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Aviation Authority, so as to revise the duties of the Georgia Aviation Authority; to provide for the

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transfer of certain personnel, aircraft, and other assets from the Georgia Aviation Authority to the Department of Public Safety; to provide for related matters; to amend Chapter 2 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Public Safety, so as to transfer certain personnel, assets, and liabilities of the Georgia Aviation Authority to the Department of Public Safety; to provide the department with certain authority and duties with regard to aviation; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; 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:

E Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams N Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood E Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black N Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns N Byrd Y Carter N Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas N Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Davis Dawkins-Haigler
Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon
Dukes Y Dutton
Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner
Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M N Harrell Y Hatchett N Hatfield Y Heard

Y Heckstall Hembree
Y Henson E Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt N Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley
Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J
Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick
Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long
Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin N Maxwell

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons
Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J N Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice N Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders E Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre N Spencer
Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley E Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T N Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch
Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A N Williams, E E Williams, R N Williamson Y Yates
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On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 145, nays 16.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Representatives Dawkins-Haigler of the 93rd and Peake of the 137th 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 199. By Representatives Neal of the 1st, Williams of the 4th, Bearden of the 68th and Parrish of the 156th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-13-25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Schedule I controlled substances, so as to provide for additional controlled substances; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; 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:

E Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams N Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood E Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield
Benton Y Black Y Braddock N Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns
Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell

Y Davis Dawkins-Haigler
Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes N Dutton
Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene

Y Heckstall Hembree
Y Henson E Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt N Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley
Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse N Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J
Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick
Kidd Y Knight Y Lane

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons
Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre
Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley E Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch
Weldon

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Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Hamilton Y Hanner
Harbin Y Harden, B N Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett N Hatfield Y Heard

Y Lindsey Y Long
Lucas N Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin
Martin Y Maxwell

Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders E Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E E Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 9.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Representative Byrd of the 20th stated that she had been called from the floor of the House during the preceding roll call. She wished to be recorded as voting "nay" thereon.

Representatives Dawkins-Haigler of the 93rd and Jones of the 44th 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 114. By Representatives Powell of the 29th, Rice of the 51st, Battles of the 15th and Harden of the 28th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-11-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to lien foreclosures on abandoned motor vehicles, so as to set the fee for filing an affidavit; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; 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:

E Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood E Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton
Ehrhart

Y Heckstall Hembree
Y Henson E Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan
Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M

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Y Benfield Benton
Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas
Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner
Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick
Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long
Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin
Martin Y Maxwell

Y Nimmer Nix
Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece
Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders E Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley E Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch
Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E E Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 160, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Representative Rice of the 51st 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 227. By Representatives Clark of the 98th, Cooper of the 41st, Wilkinson of the 52nd, Clark of the 104th, Evans of the 40th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to student health in elementary and secondary education, so as to provide for statutory construction relating to a law authorizing a student to carry and selfadminister auto-injectable epinephrine; to provide for local board of education policies authorizing school personnel to administer auto-injectable epinephrine to students who are having an anaphylactic adverse reaction; to provide for a definition; to provide for information and training; to provide for immunity; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Part 3 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to student health in elementary and secondary education, so as to revise a law authorizing a student to carry and self-administer auto-injectable epinephrine; to provide for local board of education policies authorizing school personnel to administer auto-injectable epinephrine to students who are having an anaphylactic adverse reaction; to provide for a definition; to provide for information; to provide for immunity; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Part 3 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to student health in elementary and secondary education, is amended in Code Section 20-2-776, relating to auto-injectable epinephrine carried by a student, by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(g) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to prohibit a school from receiving and storing prescription auto-injectable epinephrine onsite on behalf of a student who is not able to self-administer the medication because of age or any other reason if the parent or guardian provides:
(1) A written statement from a physician licensed under Chapter 34 of Title 43 detailing the name of the medication, method, amount, and time schedules by which the medication is to be taken; and (2) A written statement by the parent or guardian providing a release for the school nurse or other designated school personnel to consult with the physician regarding any questions that may arise with regard to the medication, and releasing the school system and its employees and agents from civil liability. The written statements specified in this subsection shall be provided at least annually and more frequently if the medication, dosage, frequency of administration, or reason for administration changes."
SECTION 2. Said part is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"20-2-776.1. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'auto-injectable epinephrine' means a disposable drug delivery device that is easily transportable and contains a premeasured single dose of epinephrine used to treat life-threatening allergic reactions. (b) Each local board of education shall adopt a policy authorizing school personnel to administer auto-injectable epinephrine, if available, to a student upon the occurrence of

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an actual or perceived anaphylactic adverse reaction by the student, whether or not such student has a prescription for epinephrine. (c) Each local board of education shall provide information to school personnel on how to recognize the symptoms of anaphylactic shock and the correct method of administering the auto-injectable epinephrine. (d) Any school personnel who in good faith administers or chooses not to administer epinephrine to a student pursuant to this Code section shall be immune from civil liability for any act or omission to act related to the administration of epinephrine, except that such immunity shall not apply to an act of willful or wanton misconduct."

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:

E Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams N Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood E Austin Y Baker Y Battles
Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks
Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns N Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V N Coleman

Y Davis Dawkins-Haigler
Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton
Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner
Harbin Y Harden, B

Y Heckstall Hembree
Y Henson E Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick
Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long
Lucas Y Maddox, B

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J
Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley E Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A

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Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett N Hatfield Y Heard

Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Roberts N Rogers Y Rynders E Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Williams, E E Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 159, nays 5.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

Representatives Coleman of the 97th and Rogers of the 26th stated that they inadvertently voted "nay" on the preceding roll call. They wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon.

Representatives Bruce of the 64th and Dawkins-Haigler of the 93rd 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 315. By Representatives Cooke of the 18th, Bearden of the 68th, Burns of the 157th, Brockway of the 101st, McCall of the 30th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 52 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding the registration, operation, and sale of watercraft, so as to provide that it shall be a violation of law if a person's alcohol concentration is 0.08 grams or more at any time within three hours after operating, navigating, steering, driving, manipulating, or being in actual physical control of a moving vessel, moving water skis, moving aquaplane, moving surfboard, or similar moving device from alcohol consumed before such operating, navigating, steering, driving, manipulating, or being in actual physical control ended; to provide for certain presumptions at trial of such cases; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date and for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 52 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding the registration, operation, and sale of watercraft, so as to provide that it shall be a violation of law if a person's alcohol concentration is 0.08 grams or more at any time within three hours after operating, navigating, steering,

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driving, manipulating, or being in actual physical control of a moving vessel, moving water skis, moving aquaplane, moving surfboard, or similar moving device from alcohol consumed before such operating, navigating, steering, driving, manipulating, or being in actual physical control ended; to provide for certain presumptions at trial of such cases; to change similar provisions relating to implied consent; to provide for related matters; to provide 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 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 52 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding the registration, operation, and sale of watercraft, is amended by revising subsections (a) and (d) of Code Section 52-7-12, relating to operation of watercraft while under influence of alcohol or drugs, as follows:
"(a) No person shall operate, navigate, steer, or drive any moving vessel, or be in actual physical control of any moving vessel, nor shall any person manipulate any moving water skis, moving aquaplane, moving surfboard, or similar moving device while:
(1) Under the influence of alcohol to the extent that it is less safe for the person to operate, navigate, steer, drive, manipulate, or be in actual physical control of a moving vessel, moving water skis, moving aquaplane, moving surfboard, or similar moving device; (2) Under the influence of any drug to the extent that it is less safe for the person to operate, navigate, steer, drive, manipulate, or be in actual physical control of a moving vessel, moving water skis, moving aquaplane, moving surfboard, or similar moving device; (3) Under the combined influence of alcohol and any drug to the extent that it is less safe for the person to operate, navigate, steer, drive, manipulate, or be in actual physical control of a moving vessel, moving water skis, moving aquaplane, moving surfboard, or similar moving device; (4) The person's alcohol concentration is 0.10 0.08 grams or more at any time within three hours after such operating, navigating, steering, driving, manipulating, or being in actual physical control of a moving vessel, moving water skis, moving aquaplane, moving surfboard, or similar moving device from alcohol consumed before such operating, navigating, steering, driving, manipulating, or being in actual physical control ended; or (5) Subject to the provisions of subsection (b) of this Code section, there is any amount of marijuana or a controlled substance, as defined in Code Section 16-13-21, present in the person's blood or urine, or both, including the metabolites and derivatives of each or both without regard to whether or not any alcohol is present in the person's breath or blood."

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"(d) Upon the trial of any civil or criminal action or proceeding arising out of acts alleged to have been committed by any person while operating, navigating, steering, driving, manipulating, or being in actual physical control of a moving vessel, moving water skis, moving aquaplane, moving surfboard, or similar moving device while under the influence of alcohol, the amount of alcohol in the person's blood at the time alleged, as shown by chemical analysis of the person's blood, urine, breath, or other bodily substance, shall give rise to the following presumptions:
(1) If there was at that time an alcohol concentration of 0.05 grams or less, it shall be presumed that the person was not under the influence of alcohol, as prohibited by paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) of subsection (a) of this Code section; (2) If there was at that time an alcohol concentration in excess of 0.05 grams but less than 0.08 grams, such fact shall not give rise to any presumption that the person was or was not under the influence of alcohol, as prohibited by paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) of subsection (a) of this Code section, but such fact may be considered with other competent evidence in determining whether the person was under the influence of alcohol, as prohibited by paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) of subsection (a) of this Code section; (3) If there was at that time an alcohol concentration of 0.08 grams or more, it shall be presumed that the person was under the influence of alcohol, as prohibited by paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) of subsection (a) of this Code section; and (4) If there was at that time or within three hours after operating, navigating, steering, driving, manipulating, or being in actual physical control of a moving vessel, moving water skis, moving aquaplane, moving surfboard, or similar moving device from alcohol consumed before such operating, navigating, steering, driving, manipulating, or being in actual physical control ended an alcohol concentration of 0.10 0.08 or more grams, the person shall be in violation of paragraph (4) of subsection (a) of this Code section."
SECTION 2. Said article is further amended by revising paragraph (2) of subsection (b), subsection (d), and subparagraph (g)(2)(B) of Code Section 52-7-12.5, relating to ordering drug or alcohol tests, implied consent notice, reports, suspension, hearing, and certificate of inspection; as follows:
"(2) Implied consent notice for suspects age 21 or over: 'Georgia law requires you to submit to state administered chemical tests of your blood, breath, urine, or other bodily substances for the purpose of determining if you are under the influence of alcohol or drugs. If you refuse this testing, your privilege to operate a vessel on the waters of this state will be suspended for a minimum period of one year. Your refusal to submit to the required testing may be offered into evidence against you at trial. If you submit to testing, the results of that test or tests may be used against you. If the results of such test or tests indicate an alcohol concentration of 0.10 0.08 grams or more or the presence of any illegal drug, your privilege to operate a vessel on the waters of this state may be suspended for a

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minimum period of one year. After first submitting to the required state tests, you are entitled to additional chemical tests of your blood, breath, urine, or other bodily substances at your own expense and from qualified personnel of your own choosing. Will you submit to the state administered chemical tests of your (designate which tests) under the implied consent law?'" "(d) If a person under arrest or a person who was involved in any boating accident resulting in serious injuries or fatalities submits to a chemical test upon the request of a law enforcement officer and the test results indicate that a suspension of the privilege of operating a vessel on the waters of this state is required under this Code section, the results shall be reported to the department. Upon the receipt of a sworn report of the law enforcement officer that the officer had reasonable grounds to believe the arrested person had been operating or was in actual physical control of a moving vessel upon the waters of this state in violation of Code Section 52-7-12 or that such person had been operating or was in actual physical control of a moving vessel upon the waters of this state and was involved in a boating accident involving serious injuries or fatalities and that the person submitted to a chemical test at the request of the law enforcement officer and the test results indicate either an alcohol concentration of 0.10 0.08 grams or more or, for a person under the age of 21, an alcohol concentration of 0.02 grams or more, and the vessel being operated was a motorized vessel having ten or more horsepower or was a sailboat more than 12 feet in length, the department shall suspend the person's privilege to operate a vessel upon the waters of this state pursuant to Code Section 52-7-12.6, subject to review as provided for in this Code section." "(B) Whether at the time of the request for the test or tests the officer informed the person of the person's implied consent rights and the consequence of submitting or refusing to submit to such test and:
(i) Whether the person refused the test; or (ii) Whether a test or tests were administered and the results indicated an alcohol concentration of 0.10 0.08 grams or more or, for a person under the age of 21, an alcohol concentration of 0.02 grams or more; and"
SECTION 3. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval and shall apply to all violations occurring on and after such date.
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:

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E Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood E Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton
Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner
Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Y Heckstall Hembree
Y Henson E Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick
Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long
Lucas Y Maddox, B E Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris
Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders E Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley E Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E E Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 165, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the House, having been previously postponed, was again postponed until the next legislative day:

HB 91. By Representatives Bearden of the 68th, Ramsey of the 72nd, Powell of the 171st and Cooke of the 18th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 17 and Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the procedure for sentencing and imposition of

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punishment and the issuance, expiration, and renewal of drivers' licenses, respectively, so as to provide that any person convicted of a felony offense shall have such conviction demarcated on his or her driver's license for the length of his or her sentence; to provide for procedure; to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to cancellation, suspension, and revocation of licenses, so as to provide for license suspension under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Representative Parsons of the 42nd District, Chairman of the Committee on Energy, Utilities, and Telecommunications, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Energy, Utilities, and Telecommunications 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 332 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Parsons of the 42nd
Chairman
Representative Burns of the 157th District, Chairman of the Committee on Game, Fish and Parks, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Game, Fish and Parks has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 277 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 485 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Burns of the 157th
Chairman
Representative Walker of the 107th District, Chairman of the Committee on Higher Education, submitted the following report:

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Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Higher Education has had under consideration the following Bill and Resolution of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 62 Do Pass, by Substitute HR 495 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Walker of the 107th
Chairman
Representative Willard of the 49th District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Judiciary has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 272 Do Pass HB 415 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Willard of the 49th
Chairman
Representative Talton of the 145th District, Chairman of the Committee on Special Rules, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Special Rules has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
HB 376 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Talton of the 145th
Chairman

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Representative Roberts of the 154th District, Chairman of the Committee on Transportation, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Transportation 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 487 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Roberts of the 154th
Chairman
Representative Channell of the 116th District, Chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Ways and Means has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 117 Do Pass HB 133 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Channell of the 116th
Chairman
Representative O'Neal of the 146th moved that the House stand in recess until 5:00 o'clock, P.M., at which time the House will stand adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, A.M. Thursday, March 10, 2011.
The Speaker announced the House in recess until 5:00 o'clock, P.M., at which time the House will stand adjourned, pursuant to the adjournment Resolution previously adopted by the House and Senate, until 10:00 o'clock, A.M. Thursday, March 10, 2011.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Thursday, March 10, 2011

Twenty-Seventh Legislative Day

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:

Abrams Allison Amerson Anderson Ashe Atwood E Austin Baker Battles Bearden Beasley-Teague Bell Benfield Benton Black Braddock Brockway Brooks Bruce Bryant Buckner Burns Byrd Carter Casas Channell Cheokas Clark, J Clark, V Coleman Cooke Coomer Davis

Dawkins-Haigler Dempsey Dickerson Dickey Dickson Dobbs Dollar Drenner Dudgeon Dukes Dutton Ehrhart England Epps, C Epps, J Evans Franklin Frazier Fullerton Gardner Geisinger Golick Gordon Greene Hamilton Hanner Harden, B Harden, M Harrell Hatchett Hatfield Heard E Heckstall

Hembree E Henson
Hill Holcomb Holmes Horne Houston Howard Huckaby Hudson Hugley Jackson Jacobs James Jasperse Jerguson Johnson Jones, J Jones, S Kaiser Kendrick Kidd Knight Lane Lindsey Long Maddox, B Maddox, G Manning Marin Martin Maxwell Mayo

McBrayer McCall McKillip Meadows Mills Mitchell Morgan Mosby Murphy Neal, J Neal, Y Nimmer Nix Oliver O'Neal Pak Parent Parrish Parsons Peake Powell, J Pruett Purcell Ramsey Randall Reece Rice Riley Roberts Rogers Rynders E Scott, M

Scott, S Setzler Shaw Sheldon Sims, B Sims, C Smith, E Smith, K Smith, L Smith, R E Smith, T Smyre Spencer Stephens, M Stephens, R Stephenson Talton Tankersley E Taylor, D Taylor, T Teasley Thomas Tinubu Watson Welch Wilkerson Wilkinson Williams, A Williams, R Williamson Yates Ralston, Speaker

The following members were off the floor of the House when the roll was called:

Representatives Abdul-Salaam of the 74th, Collins of the 27th, Cooper of the 41st, Crawford of the 16th, Fludd of the 66th, Holt of the 112th, Jordan of the 77th, Lucas of

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the 139th, Morris of the 155th, Powell of the 29th, Taylor of the 55th, Walker of the 107th, Weldon of the 3rd, Willard of the 49th, and Williams of the 89th.
They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Pastor Austin DeLoach, Jr., Southside Baptist Church, Lakeland, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Davis of the 109th, Chairman of the Committee on Information and Audits, reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day had been read and found to be correct.
By unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.
3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.
4. Reports of Standing Committees.
5. Third reading and passage of Local uncontested Bills.
6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolution of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 497. By Representatives Drenner of the 86th, Abrams of the 84th, Thomas of the 100th, Frazier of the 123rd, Hudson of the 124th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3A of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to integrated resource planning for certain electric suppliers, so as to provide for energy savings plans to optimize the use of demand-side capacity options; to provide for

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requirements; provide for reports and recommendations; to provide for certain editorial changes; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Energy, Utilities & Telecommunications.
HB 498. By Representative Coomer of the 14th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Adairsville; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the city; to provide for a governing authority of such city and the powers, duties, authority, election, terms, vacancies, compensation, expenses, qualifications, prohibitions, conflicts of interest, and suspension and removal from office relative to members of such governing authority; to provide for inquiries and investigations; to provide for oaths, organization, meetings, quorum, voting, rules, and procedures; to provide for ordinances and codes; to provide for a city manager, mayor, and mayor pro tempore and certain duties, powers, and other matters relative thereto; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 506. By Representatives Dawkins-Haigler of the 93rd, Stephens of the 161st, Murphy of the 120th, Mayo of the 91st, Heard of the 114th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to insurance generally, so as to provide for definitions; to provide for payment or reimbursement of orally administered chemotherapy at the same reimbursement rate as intravenously administered chemotherapy; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.
HB 507. By Representative Fludd of the 66th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-200 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to water and sewer projects and costs tax, so as to change a certain definition; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

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HB 508. By Representatives Setzler of the 35th, Manning of the 32nd, Teasley of the 38th, Dollar of the 45th, Ehrhart of the 36th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Kennesaw, approved April 10, 1971 (Ga. L. 1971, p. 3620), as amended, particularly by home rule amendment filed in the office of Secretary of State September 22, 2009 (Ga. L. 2010, p. 4239), so as to change the provisions relating to the corporate limits of the city; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 509. By Representatives Huckaby of the 113th, Carter of the 175th and Collins of the 27th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to abolish the State Medical Education Board and provide that the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce shall succeed to the powers, rights, and duties of said abolished board; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
HB 510. By Representative Hembree of the 67th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Douglasville to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 48-13-51 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 511. By Representative Epps of the 128th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Greenville, Georgia; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the city; to provide for a governing authority of such city and the powers, duties, authority, election, terms, method of filling vacancies, compensation, qualifications, prohibitions, and removal from office relative to members of such governing authority; to provide for inquiries and investigations; to provide for organization and procedures; to provide for ordinances and codes; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 512. By Representatives Harbin of the 118th, Willard of the 49th, Powell of the 29th and Abrams of the 84th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sale or distribution to, or possession by, minors of cigarettes and tobacco related objects, so as to provide definitions; to provide for the regulation of blunt wraps; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for preemption of certain matters; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 513. By Representatives Shaw of the 176th, Dollar of the 45th, Smith of the 131st, Maxwell of the 17th, Cheokas of the 134th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 27 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to group life insurance, so as to allow the issuance of a group life insurance policy to certain groups as approved by the Commissioner; to remove a participation requirement before the extension of group life policy coverage to dependents of employees or members; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.
HR 520. By Representatives Drenner of the 86th, Abrams of the 84th, Thomas of the 100th, Frazier of the 123rd, Williams of the 89th and others:
A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Renewable and Sustainable Energy in Georgia; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Energy, Utilities & Telecommunications.
By unanimous consent, the rules were suspended in order that the following Bill and Resolutions of the House could be introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 525. By Representatives Hatfield of the 177th, Lindsey of the 54th, Willard of the 49th and Weldon of the 3rd:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 9-10-91 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the grounds for exercise of personal jurisdiction over nonresidents, so as to clarify provisions relating to domestic relations cases; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HR 572. By Representative Jasperse of the 12th:

A RESOLUTION celebrating the life of Jimmy (Lou) Chastain and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

HR 573. By Representative Shaw of the 176th:

A RESOLUTION honoring the service of PFC Don Manac and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

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

HB 481 HB 483 HB 489 HB 491 HB 493 HB 495 HB 499 HB 501 HB 503 HB 505 HR 510 HR 547 SB 61

HB 482 HB 484 HB 490 HB 492 HB 494 HB 496 HB 500 HB 502 HB 504 HR 509 HR 546 SB 9

Representative England of the 108th District, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

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Your Committee on Appropriations has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:

HB 78 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ England of the 108th
Chairman

Representative Stephens of the 164th District, Chairman of the Committee on Economic Development and Tourism, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Economic Development and Tourism has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 235 HB 448 HB 475

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Stephens of the 164th
Chairman

Representative Hamilton of the 23rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Governmental Affairs, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Governmental Affairs has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 50 HB 428 HB 454

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Hamilton of the 23rd
Chairman

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Representative Smith of the 131st District, Chairman of the Committee on Insurance, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Insurance has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 298 HB 370 HB 423 HB 463 HB 477

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass Do Pass, by Substitute

HB 341 HB 371 HB 461 HB 476 HB 486

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Smith of the 131st
Chairman

Representative Smith of the 131st District, Chairman of the Committee on Insurance, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Insurance has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:

HB 413 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Maxwell of the 17th
Vice-Chairman

Representative Golick of the 34th District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

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HB 185 HB 372 HB 503

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Golick of the 34th
Chairman

Representative Rice of the 51st District, Chairman of the Committee on Motor Vehicles, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Motor Vehicles has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 443 Do Pass HB 468 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Rice of the 51st
Chairman

Representative Bearden of the 68th District, Chairman of the Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security has had under consideration the following Bill and Resolution of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 203 Do Pass, by Substitute HR 341 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Bearden of the 68th
Chairman

Representative Williams of the 4th District, Chairman of the Committee on Regulated Industries, submitted the following report:

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Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Regulated Industries has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 356 HB 449 HB 472

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Williams of the 4th
Chairman

Representative Roberts of the 154th District, Chairman of the Committee on Transportation, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Transportation has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:

HB 131 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Roberts of the 154th
Chairman

The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 2011

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 27th Legislative Day as enumerated below:

Open Rule

DEBATE CALENDAR

None

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Modified Open Rule

HB 125 HB 198 HB 205

Agricultural Education Advisory Commission; meetings; change certain provisions (Substitute)(A&CA-Dickson-6th) Superior court clerks; real estate or personal property filing fees; extend sunset dates (Substitute)(Judy-Rice-51st) Georgia Lemon Law; consumer; define term (MotV-Dickson-6th)

Modified Structured Rule

HB 47 HB 110 HB 127 HB 147 HB 390

Health insurance; offer accident and sickness policies approved in other states; authorize (Ins-Ramsey-72nd) Mortgages and liens; vacant property registry; provisions (Substitute)(JudyJacobs-80th) (AM# 29 1013) Special license plates; amateur radio operators; provide (Substitute)(MotVHolt-112th) Patient Right to Know Act of 2001; medical malpractice insurance; include (Substitute)(H&HS-Watson-163rd) Criminal cases; state has right of direct appeal; authorize (JudyNCCoomer-14th)

Structured Rule

HB 158 Elections; nonpartisan election; change date (GAff-Mills-25th)

Bills and Resolutions on this calendar may be called in any order the Speaker desires.

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Meadows of the 5th
Chairman

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

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate:

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SB 84. By Senators Jones of the 10th and Carter of the 42nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a code of ethics for the DeKalb County School System; to provide for definitions; to provide for prohibited practices; to provide for disclosure of financial interests in contracts or matters pending before the board; to prohibit use of school system property for personal benefit; to amend an Act establishing in DeKalb County districts from which the members of the county board of education shall be elected, approved April 12, 1963 (Ga. L. 1963, p. 3424), as amended, particularly by an Act approved January 28, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982 p. 3797), so as to add a qualification for board members; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 86. By Senators Ginn of the 47th, Miller of the 49th, Williams of the 19th, Rogers of the 21st, Murphy of the 27th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Community Affairs, so as to repeal the definition of a "qualified local government"; to provide that comprehensive planning by local governments shall be optional; to eliminate reviews of developments of regional impact; to provide that the department shall provide assistance in planning to local governments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 110. By Senators Murphy of the 27th, Bulloch of the 11th, Miller of the 49th, Gooch of the 51st, Rogers of the 21st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 12-8-25.3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to further restrictions on municipal solid waste landfill sites within significant ground-water recharge areas or near military air space used as a bombing range and untreated municipal sewage sludge, so as to repeal certain provisions relating to restrictions on municipal solid waste landfill sites within significant ground-water recharge areas; to eliminate a reference to such provisions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 113. By Senator Carter of the 1st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for local government contracting powers and related requirements; to amend Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government, so as to clarify that the authority of municipal corporations to enter into certain contracts is in addition to and does not change or conflict with any otherwise existing

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authority to enter into such contracts; to change certain provisions relating to definitions relative to public works bidding; to amend Chapter 37 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to guaranteed energy savings performance contracts, so as to clarify that the authority of counties and municipal corporations to enter into such contracts is in addition to and does not change or conflict with any otherwise existing authority to enter into such contracts; and for other purposes.
SB 189. By Senators Jones of the 10th and Davenport of the 44th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Stockbridge, approved April 4, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 4359), as amended, so as to change provisions relating to the form of government of the City of Stockbridge, Georgia; to revise, restate, and modernize certain provisions of said Act; to revise certain provisions related to the powers and duties of the mayor; to revise certain provisions related to vetoes; to provide for the office of city administrator and establish powers and duties of said position; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 195. By Senator Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act to provide for the election of members of the Board of Education of Brantley County," approved April 17, 1975 (Ga. L. 1975, p. 3937), as amended, so as to provide for nonpartisan elections for such members; to provide for submission for preclearance under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has passed as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bill of the House:
HB 179. By Representatives Burns of the 157th, Roberts of the 154th, England of the 108th, Bryant of the 160th, Hamilton of the 23rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 3 of Chapter 6 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the state highway system, so as to modify the procedures whereby owners of legally erected and maintained signs obtain and renew permits for the installation of signs; to change certain conditions relating to permits to remove vegetation from the viewing zones of outdoor signs; to provide for related matters; to provide for severability; to provide for the Department of Transportation to promulgate

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forms and policies; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The Senate has passed by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bill of the House:

HB 326. By Representatives Collins of the 27th, Ralston of the 7th, Jones of the 46th, Abrams of the 84th, O`Neal of the 146th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to scholarships, loans, and grants, so as to provide comprehensive revisions to the HOPE scholarship and grant program; to amend Code Section 20-2-157 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the uniform reporting system for determining eligibility of students seeking enrollment in postsecondary courses, so as to require certain coursework; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 27 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to the "Georgia Lottery for Education Act," so as to revise provisions relating to compensation of employees of the Georgia Lottery Corporation; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the Committees:

SB 84. By Senators Jones of the 10th and Carter of the 42nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a code of ethics for the DeKalb County School System; to provide for definitions; to provide for prohibited practices; to provide for disclosure of financial interests in contracts or matters pending before the board; to prohibit use of school system property for personal benefit; to amend an Act establishing in DeKalb County districts from which the members of the county board of education shall be elected, approved April 12, 1963 (Ga. L. 1963, p. 3424), as amended, particularly by an Act approved January 28, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982 p. 3797), so as to add a qualification for board members; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.

SB 86.

By Senators Ginn of the 47th, Miller of the 49th, Williams of the 19th, Rogers of the 21st, Murphy of the 27th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Community Affairs, so as to repeal the definition of a "qualified local government"; to provide that comprehensive planning by local governments shall be optional; to eliminate reviews of developments of regional impact; to provide that the department shall provide assistance in planning to local governments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
SB 110. By Senators Murphy of the 27th, Bulloch of the 11th, Miller of the 49th, Gooch of the 51st, Rogers of the 21st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 12-8-25.3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to further restrictions on municipal solid waste landfill sites within significant ground-water recharge areas or near military air space used as a bombing range and untreated municipal sewage sludge, so as to repeal certain provisions relating to restrictions on municipal solid waste landfill sites within significant groundwater recharge areas; to eliminate a reference to such provisions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources & Environment.
SB 113. By Senator Carter of the 1st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for local government contracting powers and related requirements; to amend Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government, so as to clarify that the authority of municipal corporations to enter into certain contracts is in addition to and does not change or conflict with any otherwise existing authority to enter into such contracts; to change certain provisions relating to definitions relative to public works bidding; to amend Chapter 37 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to guaranteed energy savings performance contracts, so as to clarify that the authority of counties and municipal corporations to enter into such contracts is in addition to and does not change or conflict with any otherwise existing authority to enter into such contracts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.

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SB 189. By Senators Jones of the 10th and Davenport of the 44th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Stockbridge, approved April 4, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 4359), as amended, so as to change provisions relating to the form of government of the City of Stockbridge, Georgia; to revise, restate, and modernize certain provisions of said Act; to revise certain provisions related to the powers and duties of the mayor; to revise certain provisions related to vetoes; to provide for the office of city administrator and establish powers and duties of said position; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
SB 195. By Senator Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act to provide for the election of members of the Board of Education of Brantley County," approved April 17, 1975 (Ga. L. 1975, p. 3937), as amended, so as to provide for nonpartisan elections for such members; to provide for submission for preclearance under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination.
The following Resolution of the House was read and referred to the Committee on Rules:
HR 548. By Representatives Dollar of the 45th and Cooper of the 41st:
A RESOLUTION commending the Walton High School girls tennis team and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
The following Resolution of the House, referred to the House Rules Subcommittee on Invites, was reported by the Committee on Rules with the following recommendation:
HR 548 Do Pass
The following Resolution of the House, favorably reported by the Committee on Rules, was read and adopted:

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HR 548. By Representatives Dollar of the 45th and Cooper of the 41st:
A RESOLUTION commending the Walton High School girls tennis team and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
Pursuant to HR 387, the House commended the band Drivin' 'N' Cryin' and invited them to be recognized by the House of Representatives.
Pursuant to HR 256, the House commended Ms. Irma J. Monroe and invited her to be recognized by the House of Representatives in honor of Women's History Month.
Pursuant to HR 257, the House commended Commissioner Virginia Burton Gray and invited her to be recognized by the House of Representatives in honor of Women's History Month.
Pursuant to HR 433, the House congratulated the Clinch County High School football team on winning the 2010 GHSA Class A State Championship and invited them to be recognized by the House of Representatives.
Pursuant to HR 548, the House commended the Walton High School girls tennis team and invited them to be recognized by the House of Representatives.
Pursuant to HR 116, the House recognized and commended Dr. Samuel T. King on being named Georgia's 2010 Superintendent of the Year and invited him to be recognized by the House of Representatives.
The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Meadows of the 5th, Smith of the 70th, Coleman of the 97th, Anderson of the 117th, and Epps of the 140th.
By order of the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the House was withdrawn from the General Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Health & Human Services:
HB 457. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Cooper of the 41st, Channell of the 116th, Parrish of the 156th and Randall of the 138th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to controlled substances, so as to authorize the use of remote automated medication systems; to provide for

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legislative findings; to provide for definitions; to provide for requirements; to provide for the establishment of rules and regulations by the State Board of Pharmacy; to amend Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pharmacists and pharmacies, so as to authorize pharmacists to dispense prescriptions through a remote automated medication system; to repeal conflicting laws; 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 198. By Representatives Rice of the 51st, Lane of the 167th, Anderson of the 117th, Powell of the 29th and Powell of the 171st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act 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 extend sunset dates for real estate or personal property filing fees, the state-wide uniform automated information system, and the collection and remittance of real estate or personal property filing; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
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 extend sunset dates for real estate or personal property filing fees; to repeal the sunset date of the state-wide uniform automated information system; to extend the sunset date for the collection and remittance of real estate or personal property filings; to provide for related matters; 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 revising the introductory paragraphs of subsections (f) and (f.1) of Code Section 15-6-77, relating to fees to be collected by clerks of superior courts, as follows:
"(f) Until July 1, 2014 2016, sums for filing documents, instruments, etc., pertaining to real estate or personal property, such sums to include recording and returning where applicable, shall be as follows:"

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"(f.1) On and after July 1, 2014 2016, sums for filing documents, instruments, etc., pertaining to real estate or personal property, such sums to include recording and returning where applicable, shall be as follows:"

SECTION 2. Said article is further amended by repealing subsection (c) of Code Section 15-6-97, relating to the development and implementation of a state-wide uniform automated information system.

SECTION 3. Said article is further amended by revising subsection (d) of Code Section 15-6-98, relating to collection of fees and remittance to the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority, as follows:
"(d) This Code section shall be repealed in its entirety on July 1, 2014 2016."

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 Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood E Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick

E Heckstall Y Hembree E Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt
Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan
Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R E Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley E Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson

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Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer
Cooper N Crawford

Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner
Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long
Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders Y Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Welch Weldon
Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 165, nays 2.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

Representative Weldon of the 3rd 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 125. By Representatives Dickson of the 6th, England of the 108th and Burns of the 157th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-14-90 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Agricultural Education Advisory Commission, so as to change certain provisions relating to commission meetings; to repeal an automatic termination provision; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Code Section 20-14-90 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Agricultural Education Advisory Commission, so as to change certain provisions relating to commission meetings; to extend an automatic termination provision; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1. Code Section 20-14-90 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Agricultural Education Advisory Commission, is amended by revising paragraph (1) of subsection (e) and subsection (f) as follows:

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"(e)(1) The commission 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 Code section. The commission shall meet upon the call of either co-chairperson. The commission shall meet not less than two nor more than four times at least once annually." "(f) This part shall stand repealed on December 31, 2012 2016."

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 Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood E Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton
Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett

E Heckstall Y Hembree E Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long
Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan
Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders

Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R E Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley E Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson

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Cooper Y Crawford

Y Hatfield Y Heard

Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Yates Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 168, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 390. By Representatives Coomer of the 14th, Golick of the 34th, Jacobs of the 80th, Pak of the 102nd and Holcomb of the 82nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to appeal or certiorari by the state in criminal cases, so as to authorize the state to have the right of direct appeal rather than seeking a certificate for immediate review when a defendant's motion for new trial or extraordinary motion of new trial is granted; to provide for an effective date; 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 Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood E Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter

Y Davis Dawkins-Haigler
Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick

E Heckstall Y Hembree E Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser
Kendrick Y Kidd

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett

Setzler Y Shaw N Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R E Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley E Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson

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Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders Y Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 170, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Representative Sheldon of the 105th stated that she inadvertently voted "nay" on the preceding roll call. She wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon.

Representative Dawkins-Haigler of the 93rd 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 Roberts of the 154th District, Chairman of the Committee on Transportation, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Transportation 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 507 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Roberts of the 154th
Chairman

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 110. By Representatives Jacobs of the 80th, Willard of the 49th, Lindsey of the 54th, Powell of the 171st, Welch of the 110th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 14 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating generally to mortgages, conveyances to secure debt, and liens, so as to provide for a vacant property registry; to provide for a definition; to provide for required elements of a form for such registration; to provide for exemptions and maximum fees for such registration and for removal from the registry; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 1 of Chapter 14 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating generally to mortgages, conveyances to secure debt, and liens, so as to provide for a vacant real property registry; to provide for definitions; to provide for required elements of a form for such registration; to provide for exemptions from registration; to provide for maximum fees and penalties for registration and failure to register; to provide for appellate rights; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Article 1 of Chapter 14 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating generally to mortgages, conveyances to secure debt, and liens, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"44-14-14. (a) For purposes of this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Agent' means an individual with a place of business in this state at which he or she is authorized to accept inquiries, notices, and service of process on behalf of a vacant real property owner. (2) 'Department' means the Department of Community Affairs. (3) 'Street address' means the street or route address. Such term shall not mean or include a post office box. (4) 'Vacant real property' means real property that has a building or structure on it that:
(A) Is intended for habitation, has not been lawfully inhabited for at least 60 days with no evidence of utility usage, and is not actively being marketed for sale, lease, or rent with prominent signage posted on such property bearing the name and valid phone number of the vacant real property owner or the individual licensed pursuant to Chapter 40 of Title 43 representing the vacant real property owner;

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(B) Is partially constructed or incomplete, without a valid building permit; or (C) Is held pursuant to a judicial or nonjudicial foreclosure of a mortgage, deed of trust, security deed, deed to secure debt, or other security instrument securing a debt or obligation owed to a creditor or a deed in lieu of foreclosure in full or partial satisfaction of a debt or obligation owed to a creditor. Such term shall not include a building or structure containing multiple units with common ownership that has at least one unit occupied with evidence of utility usage. A county or municipal corporation may define such term as using all of this definition or any combination of subparagraph (A), (B), or (C). (b) Effective July 1, 2011: (1) A county or municipal corporation may establish by ordinance or resolution for the requirement of registration of vacant real property as provided in this Code section; (2) No county or municipal corporation shall require registration of vacant real property on any basis other than as set forth in this Code section or as may be hereafter authorized by general law, and all existing county or municipal ordinances or resolutions to the contrary shall hereby be preempted; and (3) No county or municipal corporation shall require for purposes of a vacant real property registry established pursuant to this Code section any information or documentation other than as set forth in this Code section. (c) Each registrant shall be required to file with a specifically identified office or officer a registration form, in paper or electronic format, as required by the county or municipal corporation, requiring submission of only the following information, unless the department promulgates a form as provided in subsection (d) of this Code section requiring additional information: (1) The vacant real property owner's name, street address, mailing address, phone number, fax number, and e-mail address; (2) The agent's name, street address, mailing address, phone number, fax number, and e-mail address; (3) The vacant real property's street address and tax parcel number; (4) The transfer date of the instrument conveying the vacant real property to the owner; and (5) At such time as it becomes available, recording information, including deed book and page numbers, of the instrument conveying the vacant real property to the owner. (d) The department may promulgate rules and regulations to add information that is required to be collected on a vacant real property registry form, and local governments shall conform their registries to accept new registrations consistent with the department's rules and regulations. The department may promulgate a standard form, in paper and electronic format, for use as the form for a vacant real property registry. If such form is promulgated by the department, all counties and municipal corporations with a vacant real property registry shall use such form.

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(e)(1) When any vacant real property is acquired by foreclosure under power of sale pursuant to Code Section 44-14-160 or acquired pursuant to a deed in lieu of foreclosure and:
(A) The deed under power of sale or deed in lieu of foreclosure contains the information specified in paragraphs (1) through (5) of subsection (c) of this Code section as modified pursuant to subsection (d) of this Code section; (B) The deed is filed with the clerk of superior court within 60 days of the transfer; and (C) Proof of the following is provided to the office or officer in charge of the county or municipal vacant real property registry:
(i) A filing date stamp or a receipt showing payment of the applicable filing fees; and (ii) The entire deed under power of sale or entire deed in lieu of foreclosure, a county or municipal corporation shall not require the transferee to register such vacant real property pursuant to this Code section or the payment of any administrative fees pursuant to subsection (h) of this Code section. (2) The provisions of paragraph (1) of this subsection shall also apply to the transferee and the deed for the first subsequent transfer of vacant real property after the vacant real property has been acquired by foreclosure under power of sale pursuant to Code Section 44-14-160 or acquired pursuant to a deed in lieu of foreclosure. (3) No county or municipal corporation may require registration of vacant real property pursuant to this Code section within 60 days of such vacant real property's transfer: (A) Pursuant to a deed under power of sale or deed in lieu of foreclosure; or (B) To the first subsequent transferee after the vacant real property has been acquired by foreclosure under power of sale pursuant to Code Section 44-14-160 or acquired pursuant to a deed in lieu of foreclosure. (f) An ordinance or resolution establishing a registry pursuant to this Code section may require a vacant real property owner to update the information specified in paragraphs (1) through (5) of subsection (c) of this Code section as modified pursuant to subsection (d) of this Code section within 30 days after any change in such required information. (g) A vacant real property owner, or the agent of such owner, may apply to remove such vacant real property from the registry at such time as the real property no longer constitutes vacant real property. The county or municipal corporation shall grant or deny such application within 30 days, and if no such determination is made within 30 days, the application shall be deemed granted. (h) An ordinance or resolution establishing a vacant real property registry may require the payment of administrative fees for registration which shall reasonably approximate the cost to the county or municipal corporation of the establishment, maintenance, operation, and administration of the registry. Such fees shall not exceed $100.00 per registration.

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(i) An ordinance or resolution establishing a vacant real property registry may require penalties for failure to register or failure to update the information specified in paragraphs (1) through (5) of subsection (c) of this Code section as modified pursuant to subsection (d) of this Code section, provided that such penalties shall not exceed $500.00 per month. (j) A county or municipal ordinance or resolution requiring the registration of vacant real property shall provide for administrative procedures. The administrative procedures shall include the right to appeal to the municipal or recorder's court in the city where the vacant real property is located or to the magistrate or recorder's court of the county in which the vacant real property is located, subject to applicable jurisdictional requirements. Any vacant real property owner affected by a county or municipal ordinance or resolution requiring vacant real property registration may challenge any determination made pursuant to such ordinance or resolution. (k) An ordinance or resolution adopted by the governing authority of a county to establish a registry pursuant to this Code section may, subject to and in accordance with the requirements of this Code section, require registration of vacant real property within the entire territory of the county, except territory located within the boundaries of any municipal corporation, unless otherwise allowed by intergovernmental agreement between the county and municipal corporation. (l) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to impair, limit, or preempt in any way the power of a county or municipal corporation to enforce any applicable codes, as defined in Code Section 42-2-8, or to define or declare nuisances and to cause their removal or abatement by summary proceedings or otherwise. (m) Notwithstanding Code Section 36-74-30, an ordinance or resolution establishing a vacant real property registry may require the registration of residential rental property if such property is vacant real property."
SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
The following amendment was read and adopted:
Representatives Willard of the 49th, Lindsey of the 54th, and Jacobs of the 80th offer the following amendment:
Amend the House Committee on Judiciary substitute to HB 110 (LC 29 4688ERS) by replacing line 21 as follows:
(A) Is intended for habitation, has not been lawfully inhabited for at least 60 days, has
By replacing line 34 as follows:

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any combination of subparagraph (A), (B), or (C) of this paragraph.

By replacing line 60 as follows:

required to be collected on a vacant real property registry form, and counties and municipal corporations

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 Abdul-Salaam N Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson N Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood E Austin
Baker Y Battles N Bearden N Beasley-Teague N Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black N Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks N Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns N Byrd
Carter Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas N Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Crawford

Y Davis Dawkins-Haigler
Y Dempsey Dickerson
Y Dickey Dickson Dobbs
Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes N Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England N Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans N Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin N Frazier N Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick N Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B N Harden, M N Harrell N Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

E Heckstall Y Hembree E Henson Y Hill N Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt N Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby N Hudson Y Hugley
Jackson Y Jacobs N James N Jasperse N Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S
Jordan Kaiser Y Kendrick Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Martin Y Maxwell

N Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris N Mosby
Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey N Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers N Rynders Y Scott, M N Scott, S

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C
Smith, E N Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R E Smith, T N Smyre N Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R
Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley E Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas N Tinubu N Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard
Williams, A N Williams, E N Williams, R N Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

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On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 117, nays 39.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute, as amended.
Representatives Dobbs of the 53rd, Jordan of the 77th, Maddox of the 172nd, and Murphy of the 120th 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.
Representatives Dawkins-Haigler of the 93rd and Stephenson of the 92nd stated that they had been called from the floor of the House during the preceding roll call. They wished to be recorded as voting "nay" thereon.
HB 147. By Representatives Watson of the 163rd, Cooper of the 41st, Ramsey of the 72nd, Hatchett of the 143rd and Pak of the 102nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 34A of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Patient Right to Know Act of 2001," so as to include information as to whether a physician has medical malpractice insurance as part of the physician profile; to provide that a patient has the right to inquire as to whether the physician carries medical malpractice insurance; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 34A of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Patient Right to Know Act of 2001," so as to include information as to whether a physician has medical malpractice insurance as part of the physician profile; to provide that a patient has the right to inquire as to whether the physician carries medical malpractice insurance; to require the Georgia Composite Medical Board to compile an annual report; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 34A of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Patient Right to Know Act of 2001," is amended by revising Code Section 43-34A-3, relating to physician profiles, dissemination to public, content and maintenance requirements,

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corrections, judgments prior to April 11, 2001, sealed judgments, arbitration awards, and settlements prohibited, by adding a new paragraph to subsection (c), to read as follows:
"(10.1) Whether carrying any medical malpractice insurance; "
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 43-34A-5, relating to the estimation of fees and collection of payment prior to rendering of services, as follows:
"43-34A-5. A patient has the right to inquire as to whether the physician carries medical malpractice insurance and as to the estimated charges for a routine office visit, routine treatments, and lab tests prior to receiving such treatment. When asked for such information, the physician or other authorized personnel shall give such information freely and without reservation or evasion. Violation of this right should be reported immediately to the board. Physicians are not responsible for ascertaining the details of the patient's insurance coverage and explaining such information to the patient. A physician may require the payment of his or her fee or any applicable copayment in advance of delivering professional services unless otherwise prohibited by law."
SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"43-34A-9. (a) On January 1 of each year, the board shall compile a report for the Governor and General Assembly containing a statistical and comparative data analysis using information obtained from the physician profiles in addition to other information collected by the board. The board shall not be required to distribute copies of the report to the Governor or members of the General Assembly but shall provide notification of the availability of the report in the manner which it deems to be the most effective and efficient. (b) The report shall include, but shall not be limited to, the following information:
(1) The number of physicians for which it has created physician profiles; (2) The specialty board certification of such physicians; (3) The geographic regions of the primary practices; (4) The number of physicians participating in the Medicaid program; and (5) The number of physicians carrying any medical malpractice insurance and the specialty and current hospital privileges of the physicians not carrying such insurance and whether such physicians are actively seeing patients."
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.

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

Y Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood E Austin E Baker Y Battles Y Bearden N Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black N Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant N Buckner Y Burns N Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Davis Dawkins-Haigler
Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd N Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

E Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes N Holt N Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson N Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs N James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey N Long N Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Mayo N McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell N Morgan Y Morris N Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey N Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders Y Scott, M N Scott, S

E Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R E Smith, T N Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R
Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley E Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley
Thomas N Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 150, nays 20.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

Representatives Dawkins-Haigler of the 93rd and Stephenson of the 92nd 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.

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House of Representatives 401 Paul D. Coverdell Legislative Office Building
Atlanta, Georgia 30334

Dear Mr. Clerk,

March 10, ad 2011

Article III, Section V, Paragraph III, of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, provides in part that "No bill shall pass which refers to more than one subject matter." Further, Article I, Section II, Paragraph V, provides that "Legislative acts in violation of this Constitution or the Constitution of the United States are void, and the judiciary shall so declare them." This version of HB 147 unconstitutionally refers to more than one subject matter. As such, I was unable to vote in favor of it.

Respectfully,

/s/ Bobby Franklin

The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:

HB 326. By Representatives Collins of the 27th, Ralston of the 7th, Jones of the 46th, Abrams of the 84th, O`Neal of the 146th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to scholarships, loans, and grants, so as to provide comprehensive revisions to the HOPE scholarship and grant program; to amend Code Section 20-2-157 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the uniform reporting system for determining eligibility of students seeking enrollment in postsecondary courses, so as to require certain coursework; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 27 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to the "Georgia Lottery for Education Act," so as to revise provisions relating to compensation of employees of the Georgia Lottery Corporation; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Senate substitute was read:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

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To amend Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to scholarships, loans, and grants, so as to provide comprehensive revisions to the HOPE scholarship and grant program; to revise definitions; to revise eligibility requirements; to combine and revise the HOPE scholarship programs relating to public and private postsecondary institutions; to revise requirements relating to HOPE grants and HOPE GED vouchers; to revise provisions relating to the Georgia Student Finance Commission; to repeal certain laws relating to HOPE scholarships at private postsecondary institutions, PROMISE teacher's scholarships, HOPE teacher's scholarships, PROMISE II teacher's scholarships, and the HOPE Scholarship/Pre-K Legislative Oversight Committee; to provide for service cancelable loans for certain direct loans to students on the basis of need and merit; to provide for loans to cover the difference between the amount of tuition and the HOPE award; to revise definitions relating to tuition equalization grants at private colleges and universities; to amend Code Section 20-2-157 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the uniform reporting system for determining eligibility of students seeking enrollment in postsecondary courses, so as to require certain coursework; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 27 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to the "Georgia Lottery for Education Act," so as to revise provisions relating to compensation of employees of the Georgia Lottery Corporation; to eliminate a reserve subaccount and automatic reduction triggers relating to books and fees; to revise a provision relating to retailers; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to scholarships, loans, and grants, is amended in Code Section 20-3-519, relating to definitions relative to HOPE scholarships and grants, as follows:
"20-3-519. As used in this part, the term:
(1) 'Academic year' means a period of time, typically nine months, in which a fulltime student is expected to complete the equivalent of at least two semesters' or three quarters' academic work. (2) 'Advanced degree' means a master's degree, specialist's degree, or doctorate in education conferred by an approved postsecondary institution upon completion of a unified program of study at the graduate level. Reserved. (3) 'Approved teacher education program' means a program offered by a public or private postsecondary institution which program has been approved by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission. Reserved. (4) 'Certificate' or 'diploma' means a credential, other than a degree, indicating satisfactory completion of training in a program of study offered by an eligible public postsecondary institution.

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(5) 'Critical shortage field' means an area of study or an area of specialized expertise for which a shortage of qualified teachers or educators exists in Georgia, designated as such by the Georgia Student Finance Commission. (5.1) 'Dual credit enrollment' means enrollment by a student in a postsecondary course in which an agreement has been established between an eligible high school and an eligible postsecondary institution wherein the student earns Carnegie units of credit that count toward both high school graduation requirements and postsecondary coursework requirements. (6) 'Eligible high school' school,' until December 31, 2010, means a public or private secondary school which is:
(A) Located in Georgia and is currently or within the last two years has been accredited by:
(i) The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; (ii) The Georgia Accrediting Commission; (iii) The Georgia Association of Christian Schools; (iv) The Association of Christian Schools International; (v) The Georgia Private School Accreditation Council; or (vi) The Southern Association of Independent Schools; or (B) Located in another state and accredited by one of the following regional or state accrediting entities: (i) The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; (ii) The New England Association of Schools and Colleges; (iii) The Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools; (iv) The North Central Association of Colleges and Schools; (v) The Northwestern Association of Schools and Colleges; (vi) The Western Association of Schools and Colleges; (vii) The Alabama Independent School Association; (viii) The Southern Association of Independent Schools; or (ix) The Florida Council of Independent Schools. (6.1) On and after January 1, 2011, 'eligible high school' means a public or private secondary school which is: (A) Located in Georgia and accredited as such by: (i) The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; (ii) The Georgia Accrediting Commission; (iii) The Georgia Association of Christian Schools; (iv) The Association of Christian Schools International; (v) The Georgia Private School Accreditation Council; or (vi) The Accrediting Commission for Independent Study; or (vii) The Southern Association of Independent Schools; (B) Located in another state and accredited by one of the following regional agencies: (i) The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; (ii) The New England Association of Schools and Colleges;

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(iii) The Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools; (iv) The North Central Association of Colleges and Schools; (v) The Northwestern Association of Schools and Colleges; (vi) The Western Association of Schools and Colleges; (vii) The Alabama Independent School Association; or (viii) The Southern Association of Independent Schools. (7) 'Eligible postsecondary institution' means a school which is: (A) A unit of the University System of Georgia; (B) A branch of the Technical College System of Georgia; (C) A private independent nonprofit postsecondary institution eligible for tuition equalization grants in accordance with the provisions of subparagraph (A) of paragraph (2) of Code Section 20-3-411; or (D) A private proprietary postsecondary institution eligible for tuition equalization grants in accordance with the provisions of subparagraph (C)(B) of paragraph (2) of Code Section 20-3-411. (8) 'Eligible private postsecondary institution' means an eligible postsecondary institution which meets the criteria set out in subparagraph (C) or (D) of paragraph (7) of this Code section. (9) 'Eligible public postsecondary institution' means an eligible postsecondary institution which meets the criteria set out in subparagraph (A) or (B) of paragraph (7) of this Code section. (9.1) 'Factor rate' means the percentage amount established by the Georgia Student Finance Commission against which the previous year HOPE award amount is multiplied. (9.2) 'First professional degree program' means a nonundergraduate degree program that meets the requirements established by the program regulations promulgated by the Georgia Student Finance Commission which, at a minimum, shall include, but not be limited to, the following: (A) Accepts students after the completion of the sophomore or junior year; and (B) Results in the award of a nonundergraduate degree. (10) 'Freshman student' means a student at a postsecondary institution who has attempted less than 46 quarter hours or less than 31 semester hours. (11) 'Full-time student' means a matriculated student attending a postsecondary educational institution and enrolled for at least 12 semester hours or the equivalent in any given semester or quarter. (12) 'Grade point average' means the numbered grade average calculated using a 4.0 scale. (12.1) 'Half-time student' means a matriculated student attending a postsecondary educational institution and enrolled for six to 11 semester hours or the equivalent in any given semester or quarter. (12.2) 'HOPE award rate' means the rate equal to the previous academic year HOPE tuition payment to the eligible public postsecondary institution multiplied by the factor rate divided by 15. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Georgia Student

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Finance Commission may adjust the previous academic year HOPE tuition payment used to calculate the HOPE award rate to reflect changes in the mission or sector of an eligible public postsecondary institution that affects the tuition charged by that institution. (13) 'HOPE grant' means a Helping Outstanding Pupils Educationally grant for education awarded in accordance with Code Section 20-3-519.5. (13.1) 'HOPE award amount' means the amount of HOPE award to be made to an eligible student as follows:
(A) At an eligible public postsecondary institution, the HOPE award amount is equal to the HOPE award rate multiplied by the number of credit hours, up to a maximum of 15, in which an eligible student is enrolled per quarter or semester; provided, however, that the quarter award shall equal two-thirds of the semester award and that credit hours for remedial and developmental courses shall not be included for the HOPE scholarship; or (B) At an eligible private postsecondary institution, the HOPE award amount is equal to HOPE tuition payment multiplied by the factor rate for full-time students and one-half of the HOPE tuition payment multiplied by the factor rate for half-time students. No awards shall be made to eligible students enrolled in five or fewer credit hours and credit hours for remedial and developmental courses shall not be included for the HOPE scholarship. (14) 'HOPE scholarship' means a Helping Outstanding Pupils Educationally scholarship for education awarded in accordance with Code Sections Section 20-3519.2 or 20-3-519.3. (15) 'HOPE teacher's scholarship' means a Helping Outstanding Pupils Educationally scholarship for education awarded in accordance with Code Section 20-3-519.8. Reserved. (16) 'HOPE GED voucher' means a Helping Outstanding Pupils Educationally general educational development (GED) diploma voucher for postsecondary education awarded in accordance with Code Section 20-3-519.6. (16.1) 'HOPE tuition payment' means, in the case of an eligible public postsecondary institution, the amount paid for tuition only based on the standard undergraduate fulltime tuition rate for 15 hours; and, in the case of an eligible private postsecondary institution, the amount paid for tuition based on the amount established by the General Assembly in an appropriations Act. (17) 'Junior student' means a student at a postsecondary institution who has attempted at least 91 quarter hours but less than 136 quarter hours or at least 61 semester hours but less than 91 semester hours. (18) 'Mandatory fees' means fees approved by the Georgia Student Finance Commission that are charged by a postsecondary institution to every student enrolled in that institution, regardless of the student's program of study. Reserved. (19) 'Matriculated status' means being recognized as a student in a defined program of study leading to a degree, diploma, or certificate at a postsecondary institution.

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(19.1) 'Part-time student' means a matriculated student attending a postsecondary educational institution and enrolled for less than 12 semester hours or the equivalent in any given semester or quarter and who has never been enrolled for 12 or more semester hours or the equivalent in any given semester or quarter. (20) 'PROMISE teacher's scholarship' means a scholarship awarded in accordance with Code Section 20-3-519.7. Reserved. (21) 'Quarter hours' includes each quarter hour attempted, whether remedial or for credit toward a degree, certificate, or diploma, but shall not include hours attempted for remedial and developmental courses for purposes of the HOPE scholarship. (21.1) 'Remedial and developmental courses' means coursework required by the postsecondary institution or chosen by the student that does not count toward program requirements for college degrees in the case of the HOPE scholarship, or, diplomas or certificates in the case of the HOPE grant. (22) 'Semester hours' includes each semester hour attempted, whether remedial or for credit toward a degree, certificate, or diploma, but shall not include hours attempted for remedial and developmental courses for purposes of the HOPE scholarship. (23) 'Senior student' means a student at a postsecondary institution who has attempted at least 136 quarter hours but less than 191 quarter hours or at least 91 semester hours but less than 128 semester hours. (24) 'Sophomore student' means a student at a postsecondary institution who has attempted at least 46 quarter hours but less than 91 quarter hours or at least 31 semester hours but less than 61 semester hours. (25) 'Title IV' means Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, 20 U.S.C.A. Section 1070, et seq. (26) 'Tuition' means the charges to a student for postsecondary academic instruction without regard to other fees such as technology, activity, athletic, health, or other similar fees. (27) 'Zell Miller Scholar' means a student that has met the applicable eligibility requirements to receive a HOPE scholarship in accordance with Code Section 20-3519.2 and:
(A) As an incoming freshman: (i) Having graduated from an eligible high school with a grade point average of at least 3.7 calculated in accordance with Code Section 20-2-157 and having received a score of at least 1,200 combined critical reading score and math score on a single administration of the SAT or an ACT composite scale score of at least 26; (ii) Having graduated from an eligible high school as a valedictorian or salutatorian; or (iii) Having completed a home study program meeting the requirements of subsection (c) of Code Section 20-2-690, having received a score of at least 1,200 combined critical reading score and math score on a single administration of the SAT or an ACT composite scale score of at least 26, and earning a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.3 at an eligible postsecondary institution at the

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end of the quarter or semester in which the student has attempted 45 quarter hours or 30 semester hours, provided that such student shall be eligible to receive a retroactive scholarship for such student's freshman year to be paid at the end of the freshman year; and (B) As a sophomore, junior, senior, or first professional student who met the requirements of subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, having a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.3 at the checkpoints set forth in paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of Code Section 20-3-519.2. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a student that entered an eligible postsecondary institution as a freshman between July 1, 2007, and June 30, 2011, and met the requirements of subparagraph (A) of this paragraph may become a Zell Miller Scholar as a sophomore, junior, senior, or first professional student. A student that loses eligibility to be a Zell Miller Scholar for any reason may regain eligibility one time if the student requalifies at one of the checkpoints set forth in paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of Code Section 20-3-519.2."
SECTION 2. Said article is further amended in Code Section 20-3-519.1, relating to ineligibility for scholarships or grants, as follows:
"20-3-519.1. (a) A student is eligible for any scholarship or grant described in this part if the student:
(1) Meets residency requirements by: (A)(i) Being classified as a legal resident of Georgia as established by the program regulations promulgated by the Georgia Student Finance Commission which shall be based upon the in-state tuition policy of the board of regents and the in-state tuition guidelines set by the Technical College System of Georgia; and (ii)(I) If the student was classified as a legal resident of Georgia at the time of graduation from high school or from a home study program meeting the requirements of Code Section 20-2-690, then the student must have met the requirements set forth in division (i) of this subparagraph for a period of at least 12 months immediately prior to the first day of classes for which the scholarship or grant is to be awarded; or (II) If the student was not classified as a legal resident at the time of graduation from high school or from a home study program meeting the requirements of Code Section 20-2-690, then the student must have met the requirements set forth in division (i) of this subparagraph for a period of at least 24 months immediately prior to the first day of classes for which the scholarship or grant is to be awarded; or (B) Being classified as a legal resident of Georgia if such student is an active duty military service member or the spouse or dependent child of an active duty military service member and the active duty military service member is stationed in Georgia or lists Georgia as their home of record.

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(2) Meets all applicable requirements of this part relating to the relevant scholarship or grant and applicable to the student. (b) A student is ineligible for any scholarship or grant described in this part if the student: (1) Is not a United States citizen or a permanent resident alien who meets the definition of an eligible noncitizen under federal Title IV requirements; (2) Has not complied with United States Selective Service System requirements for registration, if such requirements are applicable to the student; (3) Is in default on a federal Title IV educational loan or a State of Georgia educational loan, provided that a student who is otherwise eligible and has fully repaid the defaulted loan will be eligible to obtain a scholarship or grant for future academic terms but not retroactively; (4) Owes a refund on a federal Title IV student financial aid program or a Georgia student financial aid program, provided that a student who is otherwise eligible and has fully paid the refund owed will be eligible to obtain a scholarship or grant for future academic terms but not retroactively; (5) Has been convicted of a felony offense involving marijuana, a controlled substance, or a dangerous drug as set out in Code Section 20-1-23 or 20-1-24 of the 'Drug-free Postsecondary Education Act of 1990,' provided that such ineligibility extends from the date of conviction to the completion of the next academic term; (6) Is incarcerated; or (7) Does not meet each qualification listed in the Code section relating to the relevant scholarship or grant and applicable to the student."
SECTION 3. Said article is further amended in Code Section 20-3-519.2, relating to eligibility requirements for a HOPE scholarship at a public postsecondary institution, as follows:
"20-3-519.2. (a) To be eligible for a HOPE scholarship, an entering freshman student seeking an associate or baccalaureate degree at an eligible public postsecondary institution shall, in addition to meeting the residency requirements set forth in subsection (a) of Code Section 20-3-519.1:
(1) Meet residency requirements by: (A) Meeting the requirements to be classified as a legal resident of Georgia as established by the program regulations promulgated by the Georgia Student Finance Commission which shall be based upon the in-state tuition policy of the board of regents and the in-state tuition guidelines set by the Technical College System of Georgia; and (B)(i) If the student was classified as a legal resident of Georgia at the time of graduation from high school or from a home study program meeting the requirements of Code Section 20-2-690, then the student must have met the requirements set forth in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph for a period of at least

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12 months immediately prior to the first day of classes for which the HOPE scholarship is to be awarded; or (ii) If the student was not classified as a legal resident at the time of graduation from high school or from a home study program meeting the requirements of Code Section 20-2-690, then the student must have met the requirements set forth in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph for a period of at least 24 months immediately prior to the first day of classes for which the HOPE scholarship is to be awarded. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a dependent child of military personnel stationed in Georgia shall be deemed to be a legal resident of Georgia and, subject to meeting all other eligibility requirements, shall be eligible to receive the HOPE scholarship as a freshman if the student graduated from a high school located in Georgia or from a home study program meeting the requirements of Code Section 20-2-690 that is located in Georgia; (2)(1) Meet achievement standards by: (A) Having graduated from an eligible high school while meeting the curriculum requirements of his or her program of study in 1993 or thereafter and meeting the requirements set out in the applicable subsection and paragraph of Code Section 202-157; (B) In the case of a student who is otherwise qualified but: (i) Did not graduate from high school or complete a home study program meeting the requirements of subsection (c) of Code Section 20-2-690, having received the general educational development (GED) diploma awarded by the Department of Technical and Adult Education, now known as the Technical College System of Georgia, after June 30, 1993, provided that such student shall only be eligible for a HOPE scholarship pursuant to subsection (e)(c) of this Code section; (ii) Completed a home study program meeting the requirements of subsection (c) of Code Section 20-2-690 in lieu of graduating from an eligible high school, earning a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 at an eligible public postsecondary institution at the end of the quarter or semester in which the student has attempted 45 quarter hours or 30 semester hours, provided that such student shall be eligible to receive a retroactive HOPE scholarship for such student's freshman year to be paid at the end of the freshman year; or (iii) Graduated from a high school which is not an eligible high school, earning a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 at an eligible public postsecondary institution at the end of the quarter or semester in which the student has attempted 45 quarter hours or 30 semester hours, provided that such student shall be eligible to receive a retroactive HOPE scholarship for such student's freshman year to be paid at the end of the freshman year; or (C) In the case of an otherwise qualified student who: (i) Did not graduate from high school or complete a home study program meeting the requirements of subsection (c) of Code Section 20-2-690 but received the general educational development (GED) diploma awarded by the Department of

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Technical and Adult Education, now known as the Technical College System of Georgia, after June 30, 1993; (ii) Completed a home study program meeting the requirements of subsection (c) of Code Section 20-2-690 in lieu of graduating from an eligible high school; or (iii) Graduated from a high school which is not an eligible high school, earning a score in the eighty-fifth percentile or higher nationally on a standardized college admission test, such as the SAT or ACT; and (3)(2) Meet enrollment standards by being admitted, enrolled, and classified as an undergraduate student in a matriculated status. (b) To be eligible for a HOPE scholarship, a sophomore, junior, senior, or first professional student seeking an associate, or baccalaureate, or first professional degree at an eligible public postsecondary institution shall, in addition to meeting the residency requirements set forth in subsection (a) of Code Section 20-3-519.1: (1) Meet residency requirements by: (A) Meeting the requirements to be classified as a legal resident of Georgia as established by the program regulations promulgated by the Georgia Student Finance Commission which shall be based upon the in-state tuition policy of the board of regents and the in-state tuition guidelines set by the Technical College System of Georgia; and (B)(i) If the student was classified as a legal resident of Georgia at the time of graduation from high school or from a home study program meeting the requirements of Code Section 20-2-690, then the student must have met the requirements set forth in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph for a period of at least 12 months immediately prior to the first day of classes for which the HOPE scholarship is to be awarded; or (ii) If the student was not classified as a legal resident at the time of graduation from high school or from a home study program meeting the requirements of Code Section 20-2-690, then the student must have met the requirements set forth in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph for a period of at least 24 months immediately prior to the first day of classes for which the HOPE scholarship is to be awarded; (2)(1) Meet achievement standards by meeting the following criteria: (A) Earning a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 at a postsecondary institution: (i) At the end of the quarter or semester in which the student has attempted 45, 90, or 135 quarter hours or 30, 60, or 90 semester hours if such student is a full-time student; or (ii) At the end of three consecutive quarters or semesters if such student is a parttime student and has maintained part-time student status for three consecutive quarters or semesters; and (B) Maintaining satisfactory academic progress in a course of study in accordance with the standards and practices used for federal Title IV programs by the postsecondary institution in which the student is enrolled; and

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(3)(2) Meet enrollment standards by being admitted, enrolled, and classified as an undergraduate or first professional student in a matriculated status. (c) To be eligible for a HOPE scholarship, a junior student seeking a baccalaureate or first professional degree at a public postsecondary institution shall: (1) Meet residency requirements by:
(A) Meeting the requirements to be classified as a legal resident of Georgia as established by the program regulations promulgated by the Georgia Student Finance Commission which shall be based upon the in-state tuition policy of the board of regents and the in-state tuition guidelines set by the Technical College System of Georgia; and
(B)(i) If the student was classified as a legal resident of Georgia at the time of graduation from high school or from a home study program meeting the requirements of Code Section 20-2-690, then the student must have met the requirements set forth in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph for a period of at least 12 months immediately prior to the first day of classes for which the HOPE scholarship is to be awarded; or (ii) If the student was not classified as a legal resident at the time of graduation from high school or from a home study program meeting the requirements of Code Section 20-2-690, then the student must have met the requirements set forth in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph for a period of at least 24 months immediately prior to the first day of classes for which the HOPE scholarship is to be awarded; (2) Meet achievement standards by meeting the following criteria: (A) Earning a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 at a postsecondary institution at the end of the quarter or semester in which the student has attempted 90 quarter hours or 60 semester hours; and (B) Maintaining satisfactory academic progress in a course of study in accordance with the standards and practices used for federal Title IV programs by the postsecondary institution in which the student is enrolled; and (3) Meet enrollment standards by being admitted, enrolled, and classified as an undergraduate student in a matriculated status or, in the case of an otherwise eligible student who is classified as a first professional degree student rather than an undergraduate student, being accepted into the first professional degree program of study prior to receiving a baccalaureate degree. (d) To be eligible for a HOPE scholarship, a senior student seeking a baccalaureate or a first professional degree at a public postsecondary institution shall: (1) Meet residency requirements by: (A) Meeting the requirements to be classified as a legal resident of Georgia as established by the program regulations promulgated by the Georgia Student Finance Commission which shall be based upon the in-state tuition policy of the board of regents and the in-state tuition guidelines set by the Technical College System of Georgia; and (B)(i) If the student was classified as a legal resident of Georgia at the time of graduation from high school or from a home study program meeting the

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requirements of Code Section 20-2-690, then the student must have met the requirements set forth in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph for a period of at least 12 months immediately prior to the first day of classes for which the HOPE scholarship is to be awarded; or (ii) If the student was not classified as a legal resident at the time of graduation from high school or from a home study program meeting the requirements of Code Section 20-2-690, then the student must have met the requirements set forth in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph for a period of at least 24 months immediately prior to the first day of classes for which the HOPE scholarship is to be awarded; (2) Meet achievement standards by meeting the following criteria: (A) Earning a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 at a postsecondary institution at the end of the quarter or semester in which the student has attempted 135 quarter hours or 90 semester hours; and (B) Maintaining satisfactory academic progress in a course of study in accordance with the standards and practices used for federal Title IV programs by the postsecondary institution in which the student is enrolled; and (3) Meet enrollment standards by being admitted, enrolled, and classified as an undergraduate student in a matriculated status or, in the case of an otherwise eligible student who is classified as a first professional degree student rather than an undergraduate student, being accepted into the first professional degree program of study prior to receiving a baccalaureate degree. (e)(c)(1)(A) A full-time student who fails to maintain a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 at the end of the quarter or semester in which the student has attempted 45, 90, or 135 quarter hours or 30, 60, or 90 semester hours may attend the next 45 quarter or 30 semester hours without a HOPE scholarship. (B) An otherwise eligible full-time student who attains or regains a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 at the end of a quarter or semester in which the full-time student has attempted 45, 90, or 135 quarter hours or 30, 60, or 90 semester hours may qualify or requalify for a HOPE scholarship; provided, however, that a student who receives a HOPE scholarship and loses eligibility pursuant to this subsection is only eligible to regain or requalify for the HOPE scholarship one time. (B) An otherwise eligible part-time student who regains or attains a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 at the end of a quarter or semester in which the part-time student has attempted 45, 90, or 135 quarter hours or 30, 60, or 90 semester hours may attain or requalify for a HOPE scholarship. (2) In addition to other requirements, and regardless of quarter hours or semester hours of coursework attempted, a student who fails to possess a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 at the end of each spring quarter or semester or at the end of three consecutive quarters or semesters for a part-time student pursuant to paragraph (2)(1) of subsection (b) of this Code section shall be ineligible for a HOPE scholarship until such time as the student regains or attains a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 at one of the 45, 90, or 135 quarter hour grade point average

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checkpoints or at one of the 30, 60, or 90 semester hour grade point average checkpoints, at which time the student will regain or attain eligibility if other terms and conditions in this Code section are also satisfied; provided, however, that a student who receives a HOPE scholarship and loses eligibility pursuant to this subsection is only eligible to regain or requalify for the HOPE scholarship one time. (f) For students eligible for a HOPE scholarship under this Code section, no minimum number of hours of enrollment is required. (g)(1)(d) Except as set out in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a A student may receive the HOPE scholarship until the first of these events:
(A)(1) The student has earned a baccalaureate or first professional degree; or (B)(2) The student has attempted at any postsecondary institution a total of 190 quarter hours or 127 semester hours; or (3) Beginning with those students receiving HOPE for the first time on or after July 1, 2011, seven years from a student's graduation from high school or the equivalent thereof as determined by the Georgia Student Finance Commission in its rules and regulations; provided, however, that for a student that serves in the military during such seven-year period, any such military service served as active duty shall not count against the seven-year period. A student that is ineligible to receive a HOPE scholarship pursuant to this paragraph but who received the HOPE scholarship during the 2010-2011 academic year shall continue to be eligible for the HOPE scholarship until June 30, 2015, as long as such student meets all other eligibility requirements, including, but not limited to, paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection. (2) A student enrolled in an undergraduate or first professional degree program designed to be more than 190 quarter hours or 127 semester hours in length is eligible to receive the HOPE scholarship for the lesser of: (A) A total of 225 attempted quarter hours or 150 attempted semester hours; or (B) The number of hours required for graduation if the student has a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 after the term in which the student attempted 190 quarter hours or 127 semester hours. (3) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, attempted hours shall include all postsecondary level course hours taken prior to high school graduation if such student does not qualify for the HOPE scholarship as an entering freshman based solely on his or her grade point average. As used in this paragraph, the term 'postsecondary level course hours' means hours accepted by the student's eligible postsecondary institution for credit when the student enters as a freshman. (h)(e)(1) Subject to the amounts appropriated by the General Assembly and provisions relating to the Lottery for Education Account in Code Section 50-27-13, a HOPE scholarship awarded under this Code section shall be equal to the HOPE award amount. include tuition, approved mandatory fees, and a book allowance not to exceed $100.00 per quarter or $150.00 per semester, except as otherwise provided for in paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection. (2) Effective beginning with the fall quarter or semester commencing after July 1, 2004, the amount of mandatory fees paid shall be equal to such amount or amounts

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that were paid on January 1, 2004, except as otherwise provided for in Code Section 50-27-13. (3) Paragraph (2) of this subsection shall not apply to an eligible public postsecondary institution established by law on or after January 1, 2004. For any eligible public postsecondary institution established on or after January 1, 2004, the amount of the mandatory fees paid shall be equal to such amount or amounts initially approved for that new eligible public postsecondary institution for its first year of operation by action of the board of regents or the Technical College System of Georgia, as applicable, except as otherwise provided for in Code Section 50-27-13. (f) For each semester of eligibility, Zell Miller Scholars shall be awarded an amount in addition to the HOPE award amount as follows: (1) If attending an eligible public institution, an amount equal to the difference between the HOPE award amount and the then current academic year standard undergraduate tuition amount at the institution to be paid; and (2) If attending an eligible private institution, an amount equal to the difference between the HOPE award amount and the HOPE tuition payment. (i) A dependent child of military personnel stationed in Georgia on active duty shall be deemed to meet the residency requirements of paragraph (1) of subsections (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this Code section."
SECTION 4. Said article is further amended in Code Section 20-3-519.5, relating to eligibility requirements for a HOPE grant at a branch of the Technical College System of Georgia, as follows:
"20-3-519.5. (a) To be eligible for a HOPE grant, a student seeking a diploma or certificate at a branch of the Technical College System of Georgia or a unit of the University System of Georgia shall, in addition to meeting the residency requirements set forth in subsection (a) of Code Section 20-3-519.1:
(1) Meet residency requirements by meeting the requirements to be classified as a legal resident of Georgia as established by the program promulgated by the Georgia Student Finance Commission which shall be based upon the in-state tuition policy of the board of regents and the in-state tuition guidelines set by the Technical College System of Georgia Meet achievement standards by earning a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 at the end of the quarter or semester in which the student has attended 30 or 60 semester hours or 45 or 90 quarter hours of courses towards a diploma or certificate for which the student received HOPE funds pursuant to this part. The grade point average shall be calculated using such 30 semester or 45 quarter hours taken pursuant to this subsection. An otherwise eligible student who attains or regains a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 at the end of a quarter or semester in which the student has attempted 30 or 60 semester hours or 45 or 90 quarter hours may qualify or requalify for a HOPE grant; provided, however, that a

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student who receives a HOPE grant and loses eligibility pursuant to this paragraph is only eligible to regain or requalify for the HOPE grant one time; and (2) Meet enrollment standards by being admitted, enrolled, and classified as an undergraduate student in a matriculated status in a program of study leading to a certificate or diploma and maintaining satisfactory academic progress in accordance with the standards and practices used for federal Title IV programs by the institution at which the student is enrolled. (b) There is no minimum number of hours of enrollment required for eligibility for a HOPE grant under this Code section. (c) Subject to the provisions of subsection (e) of this Code section, an eligible student may receive HOPE grants for all course work required by the institution for programs of study leading to a certificate or diploma, including remedial or developmental studies and developmental courses. (d)(1) Subject to the amounts appropriated by the General Assembly and provisions relating to the Lottery for Education Account in Code Section 50-27-13, a HOPE grant awarded under this Code section shall equal the HOPE award amount. include tuition, approved mandatory fees, and a book allowance not to exceed $100.00 per quarter or $150.00 per semester, except as otherwise provided for in paragraph (2) of this subsection. (2) Effective beginning with the fall quarter or semester commencing after July 1, 2004, the amount of mandatory fees paid shall be equal to such amount or amounts that were paid on January 1, 2004, except as otherwise provided for in Code Section 50-27-13. (e) No student that has a baccalaureate degree, its equivalent or higher, from any postsecondary institution shall be eligible to receive a HOPE grant. No student may receive HOPE grants for more than 95 quarter hours or 63 semester hours of attempted coursework, except as provided for in subsection (f) of this Code section. No student may receive more than a cumulative total of 190 quarter hours or 127 semester hours of combined HOPE scholarships and grants, unless in accordance with Code Sections 203-519.2 and 20-3-519.3. For purposes of this subsection, attempted hours shall not include hours for courses taken and paid for by a HOPE grant while a student is participating in dual credit enrollment with both an eligible high school and a branch of the Technical College System of Georgia or a unit of the University System of Georgia. The Technical College System of Georgia or the University System of Georgia, as applicable, shall verify that the student is enrolled in an eligible high school and shall notify the Georgia Student Finance Commission of the student's participation in dual credit enrollment. (f) A student enrolled in a diploma program designed to be more than 95 quarter hours or 63 semester hours in length is eligible to receive a HOPE grant for the lesser of: (1) A total of 130 attempted quarter hours or 86 attempted semester hours; or (2) The number of hours required for graduation.

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(g) A dependent child of military personnel stationed in Georgia on active duty shall be deemed to meet the residency requirements of paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of this Code section."
SECTION 5. Said article is further amended in Code Section 20-3-519.6, relating to HOPE GED vouchers, as follows:
"20-3-519.6. (a) To be eligible for a HOPE GED voucher, a student attending an eligible public postsecondary institution shall meet residency requirements by meeting the requirements to be classified as a legal resident of Georgia as established by the program regulations promulgated by the Georgia Student Finance Commission which shall be based upon the in-state tuition policy of the board of regents and the in-state tuition guidelines set by the Technical College System of Georgia. (b) To be eligible for a HOPE GED voucher, a student attending an eligible private postsecondary institution shall meet residency requirements by meeting the requirements to be classified as a legal resident of Georgia as established by the program regulations promulgated by the Georgia Student Finance Commission. (c) Subject to the amounts appropriated by the General Assembly and provisions relating to the scholarship shortfall reserve subaccount in Code Section 50-27-13, a HOPE GED voucher in the amount of $500.00 shall be awarded available once to each student receiving a general educational development (GED) diploma awarded by the Department of Technical and Adult Education, now known as the Technical College System of Georgia, after June 30, 1993,. Such voucher shall be issued to such student upon enrollment in shall be valid at any eligible postsecondary institution in Georgia for within 24 months from the date of issuance the general educational development (GED) diploma was awarded to the student and may only be used to cover postsecondary costs of attendance at such institution. (d) An otherwise eligible student receiving a HOPE GED voucher under this Code section is eligible for a HOPE scholarship as a sophomore, junior, or senior student."
SECTION 6. Said article is further amended in Code Section 20-3-519.10, relating to application of HOPE scholarships and HOPE grants, as follows:
"20-3-519.10. A HOPE scholarship and a HOPE grant may be applied only to tuition, mandatory fees, and book costs to any portion of a student's tuition. In no case shall a HOPE scholarship or HOPE grant exceed a student's tuition."
SECTION 7. Said article is further amended in Code Section 20-3-519.11, relating to the Georgia Student Finance Commission, as follows:
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(a) The Georgia Student Finance Commission is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations not inconsistent with the provisions of this part relating to grants and scholarships described in this part. The Georgia Student Finance Commission is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations related to grants, loans, and scholarships no longer in effect as of the effective date of this Act, under this part but for which the Georgia Student Finance Commission or the Georgia Student Finance Authority and the student were previously obligated. (b) Every eligible postsecondary institution shall be subject to examination by the Georgia Student Finance Commission for the sole purpose of determining whether such postsecondary institution has properly complied with rules and regulations established pursuant to this Code section. Such examination shall be conducted by the Georgia Student Finance Commission no less frequently than once every three years. The Georgia Student Finance Commission is authorized to conduct the examination using sampling and extrapolation techniques. However, nothing in this subsection shall be construed to interfere with the authority of the postsecondary institution to determine its own curriculum, philosophy, purpose, or administration. In the event it is determined that a postsecondary institution knowingly or through error certified an ineligible student to be eligible for a scholarship or grant under this part, the amount of such scholarship or grant paid to the postsecondary institution pursuant to such certification shall be refunded by the postsecondary institution to the Georgia Student Finance Commission. The Georgia Student Finance Commission may suspend a postsecondary institution from receiving HOPE scholarship or HOPE grant award payments if it fails to refund any monies deemed due pursuant to this subsection. The Georgia Student Finance Commission shall be authorized to promulgate rules and regulations necessary to carry out the intent of this subsection. (c) Any person who knowingly makes or furnishes any false statement or misrepresentation, or who accepts such statement or misrepresentation knowing it to be false, for the purpose of enabling an ineligible student to obtain wrongfully a scholarship or grant under this part shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. (b)(d) Notwithstanding any provision of this part, the Georgia Student Finance Commission is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations restricting eligibility for the scholarships and grants described in this part or reducing the dollar amount of scholarships and grants described in this part in accordance with the provisions of Code Section 50-27-13. In addition to other remedies available at law and equity, the Georgia Student Finance Commission is authorized to enter into repayment agreements with students that owe refunds to the Georgia Student Finance Commission of any scholarship or grant described in this part. Except as prohibited by federal or other state laws, individuals that owe refunds and fail to enter into repayment agreements with the Georgia Student Finance Commission are, without judicial action, subject to garnishment of their pay, loss of a professional license, offset of lottery winnings, and offset of a state tax refund in accordance with rules and regulations promulgated by the Georgia Student Finance Commission not inconsistent with the provisions of this part. As used in this subsection, the term 'refund' shall mean scholarship and grant amounts

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paid to or on behalf of students subsequently, in accordance with rules and regulations promulgated by the Georgia Student Finance Commission, determined to be ineligible to receive such funds. (c)(e) The funding for the scholarships and grants described in this part shall be subject to annual appropriations enacted by the General Assembly which shall establish the total amount of funding for such scholarships and grants."
SECTION 8. Said article is further amended by repealing and reserving Code Sections 20-3-519.3, 203-519.7, 20-3-519.8, 20-3-519.9, 20-3-519.12, and 20-3-519.13, relating to eligibility requirements for a HOPE scholarship at a private postsecondary institution, the PROMISE teacher's scholarship, the HOPE teacher's scholarship, ineligibility for a HOPE teacher's scholarship, eligibility for the PROMISE II teacher's scholarship, and the HOPE Scholarship/Pre-K Legislative Oversight Committee, respectively.
SECTION 9. Said article is further amended in Code Section 20-3-250.5, relating to administration of the "Nonpublic Postsecondary Educational Institutions Act of 1990", by revising paragraph (10) of subsection (b) as follows:
"(10) To establish and promulgate regulations for qualified proprietary institutions whose students receive tuition equalization grants in accordance with the criteria set forth in subparagraph (C) (B) of paragraph (2) of Code Section 20-3-411."
SECTION 9.1. Said article is further amended in Code Section 20-3-400.2, relating to eligibility, repayment period, maximum amount, interest rate, and requirements, by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(e.1) The annual interest rate for any GOT Student Loan shall be converted to 1 percent retroactive to the origination date of the GOT Student Loan for any student that has met the applicable eligibility requirements to receive a HOPE scholarship under Code Section 20-3-519.2 or a HOPE grant under Code Section 20-3-519.5 as follows:
(1) If attending an eligible public institution, an amount equal to the difference between the HOPE award amount and the then current academic year standard undergraduate tuition amount at the institution to be paid; and (2) If attending an eligible private institution, an amount equal to the difference between the HOPE award amount and the HOPE tuition payment. The provisions of this subsection shall be subject to funding."
SECTION 10. Said article is further amended in Code Section 20-3-395.3, relating to repayment schedules for direct loans to students on the basis of need and merit, by adding a new subsection to read as follows:

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"(c) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, a student may service cancel a loan described in this subpart in accordance with rules and regulations promulgated by the authority if such student is employed by and agrees to teach in a public school in Georgia as a science, technology, engineering, or math teacher at the elementary, middle, or secondary level. For service repayment, the loan shall be repaid at a rate of one year of service for each academic year of study or its equivalent for which a loan is made to a student pursuant to this subpart."
SECTION 11. Said article is further amended in Code Section 20-3-411, relating to definitions relative to tuition equalization grants at private colleges and universities, as follows:
"20-3-411. As used in this subpart, the term:
(1) 'Academic year' means a period of time, typically nine months, in which a fulltime student is expected to complete the equivalent of at least two semesters' or three quarters' academic work. (2) 'Approved school' means:
(A) A nonproprietary institution of higher education located in this state which is not a branch of the university system; which is not a four-year or graduate level institution of higher education that is, or is a part of, a college or university system that is owned and operated by a state other than Georgia; which is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; which is not a graduate level school or college of theology or divinity; and which is not presently receiving state funds under Article 4 of this chapter; provided, however, that an institution which otherwise meets the requirements of this definition and of this subpart except for the lack of accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools shall be deemed to be an 'approved school' during the period that the institution holds candidate for accreditation status with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; provided, further, that an institution which was previously accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools within the last seven years and which otherwise meets the requirements of this definition and of this subpart except for the lack of accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools shall be deemed to be an 'approved school'; and (B) A nonproprietary institution of higher education located outside the State of Georgia which is a four-year or graduate level institution of higher education that is, or is a part of, a college or university system that is owned and operated by a state other than Georgia; which is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; which is not a graduate level school or college of theology or divinity; and which is located within 50 road miles, by the nearest practical route of travel, of the home residence of one or more eligible students. The term 'home residence,' for purposes of this subpart, shall, in the case of a dependent student, mean the principal residence of the parent or legal guardian of a student; and

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(C)(B)(i) A qualified proprietary institution of higher education located in this state which is a baccalaureate degree-granting institution of higher education; which is accredited by a regional accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; which is not a Bible school or college (or, at the graduate level, a school or college of theology or divinity); which admits as regular students only persons who have a high school diploma, a general educational development (GED) diploma, or a degree from an accredited postsecondary institution; whose students are eligible to participate in the federal Pell Grant program; which has been reviewed and approved for operation and for receipt of tuition equalization grant funds by the Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission; which is domiciled and incorporated in the State of Georgia; and which has been in existence in the State of Georgia for at least ten years; and which met all of the requirements of this subparagraph by January 1, 2011; provided, however, that the criteria for approval for receipt of tuition equalization grant funds shall include but not be limited to areas of course study, quality of instruction, student placement rate, research and library sources, faculty, support staff, financial resources, physical plant facilities resources, and support and equipment resources. (ii) Any proprietary institution that is otherwise qualified pursuant to division (i) of this subparagraph on July 1, 1995, shall be deemed to be eligible for receipt of tuition equalization grant funds subject, however, to any subsequent review of such approval pursuant to any proper regulations which may thereafter be adopted in accordance with paragraph (10) of subsection (b) of Code Section 20-3-250.5 applicable to all qualified proprietary institutions. (iii) Any proprietary institution of higher education that is otherwise qualified pursuant to division (i) of this subparagraph on January 1, 2011, shall continue to be an approved school pursuant to this paragraph as long as it continues to meet the requirements of division (i) of this subparagraph as such existed on the day prior to the effective date of this division. (3) 'Eligible student' means a person who: (A) Is enrolled in or accepted for enrollment as a full-time undergraduate level student in an approved school or as a graduate level student if funds are specifically appropriated in appropriations Acts of the General Assembly for payment of grants to graduate level students; (B) Is or will be a citizen of Georgia for a period of at least 12 months immediately prior to each date of registration in the approved school; (C) Is not knowingly promoting or engaging in any activity which is determined by the approved school's governing body to be detrimental to the school; and (D) Meets the eligibility requirements for the HOPE program as set forth in paragraph (1) of subsection (a) and in subsection (b) of Code Section 20-3-519.1. In the case of an approved school located outside the State of Georgia, is enrolled or accepted for enrollment therein at an academic level beyond the sophomore academic classification and whose home residence is, by the nearest practical route

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of travel, located within 50 road miles of the approved school and more than 50 road miles from the nearest four-year institution of the University System of Georgia. (4) 'Full-time student' means an undergraduate student who enrolls for a minimum of 12 academic hours, or ten academic hours in the case of a graduate student, and students who are inmates in an institution administered by the Department of Corrections."
SECTION 12. Code Section 20-2-73 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to removal of local school board members under certain circumstances, is amended by revising subsection (a) as follows:
"(a) Notwithstanding Code Section 20-2-54.1 or any other provisions of law to the contrary, if a local school system or school is placed on the level of accreditation immediately preceding loss of accreditation for school board governance related reasons by one or more accrediting agencies included in subparagraph (6.1)(A) (6)(A) of Code Section 20-3-519, the State Board of Education shall conduct a hearing in not less than ten days nor more than 30 days and recommend to the Governor whether to suspend all eligible members of the local board of education with pay. If the State Board of Education makes such recommendation, the Governor may, in his or her discretion, suspend all eligible members of the local board of education with pay and, in consultation with the State Board of Education, appoint temporary replacement members who shall be otherwise qualified to serve as members of such board."
SECTION 13. Code Section 20-2-157 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the uniform reporting system for determining eligibility of students seeking enrollment in postsecondary courses, is amended by adding new subsections to read as follows:
"(d) Beginning with students graduating from high school on or after May 1, 2015, in order to be eligible to receive a HOPE scholarship, a student shall receive credit in at least two courses prior to graduating from high school from the following categories:
(1) Advanced math, such as Advanced Algebra and Trigonometry, Math III, or an equivalent or higher course; (2) Advanced science, such as Chemistry, Physics, Biology II, or an equivalent or higher course; (3) Advanced placement courses in core subjects; (4) International baccalaureate courses in core subjects; (5) Courses taken at a unit of the University System of Georgia in core subjects where such courses are not remedial and developmental courses, as defined in Code Section 20-3-519; or (6) Advanced foreign language courses. Students may take one or more courses in each category; provided, however, that a course may only be counted one time. The Georgia Student Finance Commission shall

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be authorized to promulgate rules and regulations necessary to carry out the intent of this subsection. (e) Beginning with students graduating from high school on or after May 1, 2016, in order to be eligible to receive a HOPE scholarship, a student shall receive credit in at least three courses prior to graduating from high school from the following categories:
(1) Advanced math, such as Advanced Algebra and Trigonometry, Math III, or an equivalent or higher course; (2) Advanced science, such as Chemistry, Physics, Biology II, or an equivalent or higher course; (3) Advanced placement courses in core subjects; (4) International baccalaureate in core courses; (5) Courses taken at a unit of the University System of Georgia in core subjects where such courses are not remedial and developmental courses, as defined in Code Section 20-3-519; or (6) Advanced foreign language courses. Students may take one or more courses in each category; provided, however, that a course may only be counted one time. The Georgia Student Finance Commission shall be authorized to promulgate rules and regulations necessary to carry out the intent of this subsection. (f) Beginning with students graduating from high school on or after May 1, 2017, in order to be eligible to receive a HOPE scholarship, a student shall receive credit in at least four courses prior to graduating from high school from the following categories: (1) Advanced math, such as Advanced Algebra and Trigonometry, Math III, or an equivalent or higher course; (2) Advanced science, such as Chemistry, Physics, Biology II, or an equivalent or higher course; (3) Advanced placement courses in core subjects; (4) International baccalaureate in core courses; (5) Courses taken at a unit of the University System of Georgia in core subjects where such courses are not remedial and developmental courses, as defined in Code Section 20-3-519; or (6) Advanced foreign language courses. Students may take one or more courses in each category; provided, however, that a course may only be counted one time. The Georgia Student Finance Commission shall be authorized to promulgate rules and regulations necessary to carry out the intent of this subsection."
SECTION 14. Article 1 of Chapter 27 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to the "Georgia Lottery for Education Act," is amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 50-27-12, relating to employees of the Georgia Lottery Corporation, as follows:

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"(a) The corporation shall establish and maintain a personnel program for its employees and fix the compensation and terms of compensation of its employees, including, but not limited to, production incentive payments; provided, however, that production incentive payments, bonuses, or any other consideration in addition to an employee's base compensation shall not exceed 25 percent of such employee's base compensation. In total, bonuses shall not exceed 1 percent of the net increase over the prior year's deposit into the Lottery for Education Account. No bonuses may be awarded in years in which there is not a net increase over the prior year's deposit into the Lottery for Education Account."
SECTION 15. Said article is further amended in Code Section 50-27-13, relating to disposition of lottery proceeds, by revising subsections (b) and (f) as follows:
"(b)(1) On or before the fifteenth day of each quarter, the corporation shall transfer to the general fund of the state treasury, for credit to the Lottery for Education Account for the preceding quarter, the amount of all net proceeds during the preceding quarter. The state treasurer shall separately account for net proceeds by establishing and maintaining a Lottery for Education Account within the state treasury.
(2) Upon their deposit into the state treasury, any moneys representing a deposit of net proceeds shall then become the unencumbered property of the State of Georgia and the corporation shall have no power to agree or undertake otherwise. Such moneys shall be invested by the state treasurer in accordance with state investment practices. All earnings attributable to such investments shall likewise be the unencumbered property of the state and shall accrue to the credit of the Lottery for Education Account. (3) A scholarship shortfall reserve subaccount shall be maintained within the Lottery for Education Account in an amount equal to at least 50 percent of net proceeds deposited into such account for the preceding fiscal year. An amount equal to 10 percent of the total amount of lottery proceeds disbursed during the preceding fiscal year in the form of scholarships and grants for higher education shall be deposited from lottery proceeds each year until such amount equals 50 percent of such sum. Thereafter, only an amount necessary to maintain the scholarship shortfall reserve subaccount in an amount equal to 50 percent of the amount of lottery proceeds disbursed during the preceding fiscal year shall be deposited into the subaccount. If the net proceeds paid into the Lottery for Education Account in any year are not sufficient to meet the amount appropriated for higher education scholarships education purposes, the shortfall reserve subaccount may be drawn upon to meet the deficiency. In the event the shortfall reserve is drawn upon and falls below 50 percent of net proceeds deposited into such account for the preceding fiscal year, the shortfall reserve shall be replenished to the level required by this paragraph in the next fiscal year and the lottery-funded programs shall be reviewed and adjusted accordingly. In the event it becomes necessary to draw from the reserve subaccount in any fiscal year, the scholarship program shall be reviewed and shall be reduced to accommodate

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available lottery proceeds, exclusive of the scholarship shortfall reserve subaccount, through such methods as reducing the family income cap qualification, reducing or eliminating grants for student fees and books, and reducing the academic years funded. (4) A shortfall reserve subaccount shall be maintained within the Lottery for Education Account. The amount of the shortfall reserve subaccount shall be equal to 10 percent of the total amount of lottery proceeds deposited into the Lottery for Education Account for the preceding fiscal year. If the net proceeds deposited into the Lottery for Education Account in any year, exclusive of the amount in the shortfall reserve subaccount, are not sufficient to meet the amount appropriated for education purposes pursuant to subsection (c) of this Code section, the shortfall reserve subaccount may be drawn upon to meet the deficiency. In the event the shortfall reserve subaccount is drawn upon, the subaccount shall be brought back to the appropriate level with the first available funds duly deposited into the Lottery for Education Account.
(5)(A) For purposes of this subsection, the term: (i) 'Highest year-end balance' means the highest total amount of unexpended and uncommitted funds in the Lottery for Education Account, as determined by the state auditor, at the end of any fiscal year beginning with Fiscal Year 2004 and continuing through the most recent fiscal year for which the state auditor has verified the amount of such funds, which shall not include amounts contained in the subaccounts provided for in paragraphs (3) and (4) of this subsection. (ii) 'Year-end balance' means the amount, as determined by the state auditor, of unexpended and uncommitted funds in the Lottery for Education Account at the end of a fiscal year, which shall not include amounts contained in the subaccounts provided for in paragraphs (3) and (4) of this subsection.
(B)(i) In the event that the year-end balance of a fiscal year is less than 92 percent of the highest year-end balance, as defined in this paragraph, then all scholarships and grants for book allowances under Part 7 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 shall not exceed $150.00 per year beginning in the next fiscal year and thereafter. This provision shall not apply to students who are eligible to participate in the federal Pell Grant program. (ii) In the event that the year-end balance of any subsequent fiscal year is less than 84 percent of the highest year-end balance, as defined in this paragraph, then all scholarships and grants for book allowances under Part 7 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 shall be eliminated beginning in the subsequent fiscal year and thereafter. This provision shall not apply to students who are eligible to participate in the federal Pell Grant program. (iii) In the event that the year-end balance of any further subsequent fiscal year is less than 75 percent of the highest year-end balance, as defined in this paragraph, then all scholarships and grants for mandatory fees under Part 7 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 shall be eliminated beginning in the next fiscal year and thereafter.

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"(f) In compliance with the requirement of the Constitution that there shall be a separate accounting of lottery proceeds, no deficiency in the Lottery for Education Account shall be replenished by book entries reducing any nonlottery reserve of general funds, including specifically but without limitation the revenue shortfall reserve or the midyear adjustment reserve; nor shall any program or project started specifically from lottery proceeds be continued from the general fund; such programs must be adjusted or discontinued according to available lottery proceeds unless the General Assembly by general law establishes eligibility requirements and appropriates specific funds within the general appropriations Act; nor shall any nonlottery surplus in the general fund be reduced. No surplus in the Lottery for Education Account shall be reduced to correct any nonlottery deficiencies in sums available for general appropriations, and no surplus in the Lottery for Education Account shall be included in any surplus calculated for setting aside any nonlottery reserve or midyear adjustment reserve. In calculating net revenue collections for the revenue shortfall reserve and midyear adjustment reserve, the state accounting officer shall not include the net proceeds."

SECTION 16. Said article is further amended in Code Section 50-27-17, relating to the state-wide network of retailers, by revising subsection (c) as follows:
"(c) The corporation shall provide for compensation to lottery retailers in the form of commissions in an amount of not less than 5 of 6 percent of gross sales and may provide for other forms of compensation for services rendered in the sale or cashing of lottery tickets or shares of incentive compensation beginning on July 1, 2016; provided, however, that other forms of incentive compensation may be provided beginning on July 1, 2014, if the Lottery for Education Account deposits exceed $1 billion in the previous fiscal year or may be provided prior to July 1, 2016, as authorized by the Governor."

SECTION 17. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval. This Act shall be applicable to postsecondary students beginning in the fall of 2011.

SECTION 18. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Representative Collins of the 27th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 326.

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

N Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison

Y Davis Dawkins-Haigler
Y Dempsey

E Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson

N Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall

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Y Amerson Y Anderson N Ashe Y Atwood E Austin E Baker Y Battles Y Bearden N Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway N Brooks
Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper N Crawford

N Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon N Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J N Evans Y Floyd N Fludd N Franklin N Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick N Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield N Heard

Y Hill N Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston N Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs N James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S N Jordan N Kaiser
Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long N Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris N Mosby N Murphy Y Neal, J N Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak N Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey N Randall N Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders Y Scott, M N Scott, S

Y Sims, B Sims, C
N Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R E Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R
Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley E Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas N Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon N Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard N Williams, A N Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 136, nays 32.

The motion prevailed.

Representatives Dawkins-Haigler of the 93rd, Kendrick of the 94th, and Stephenson of the 92nd stated that they had been called from the floor of the House during the preceding roll call. They wished to be recorded as voting "nay" thereon.

House of Representatives 401 Paul D. Coverdell Legislative Office Building
Atlanta, Georgia 30334

March 10, ad 2011

Dear Mr. Clerk,

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Article III, Section V, Paragraph III, of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, provides in part that "No bill shall pass which refers to more than one subject matter." Further, Article I, Section II, Paragraph V, provides that "Legislative acts in violation of this Constitution or the Constitution of the United States are void, and the judiciary shall so declare them." This version of HB 326 unconstitutionally refers to more than one subject matter. As such, I was unable to vote in favor of it.
Respectfully,
/s/ Bobby Franklin
Representative Neal of the 1st District, Chairman of the Committee on State Institutions and Property, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on State Institutions and Property has had under consideration the following Bill and Resolution of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 340 Do Pass, by Substitute HR 71 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Neal of the 1st
Chairman
Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the House was taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 205. By Representatives Dickson of the 6th, England of the 108th, Maxwell of the 17th, Battles of the 15th, Ehrhart of the 36th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 10-1-782 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to the "Georgia Lemon Law," so as to revise the definition of the term "consumer" for purposes of such law; to provide an effective date; to provide for applicability; 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:

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Y Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood E Austin E Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns N Byrd Y Carter Y Casas
Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England E Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

E Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby
Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G
Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix
Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders Y Scott, M Y Scott, S

E Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R E Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R
Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley E Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 165, nays 2.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Representative Spencer of the 180th stated that he inadvertently voted "aye" on the preceding roll call. He wished to be recorded as voting "nay" thereon.

The Speaker announced the House in recess until 1:15 o'clock, this afternoon.

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AFTERNOON SESSION
The Speaker called the House to order.
Representative Manning of the 32nd District, Chairman of the Committee on Children and Youth, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Children and Youth 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 502 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Manning of the 32nd
Chairman
The following Resolutions of the House were read and referred to the Committee on Rules:
HR 551. By Representatives Jackson of the 142nd, Epps of the 140th, Williams of the 165th, Mitchell of the 88th, Talton of the 145th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending the contributions of members of the clergy in Georgia, recognizing March 14, 2011, as the tenth annual Clergy Day at the Georgia State Capitol, and inviting members of the clergy to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 552. By Representatives Parsons of the 42nd and Dollar of the 45th:
A RESOLUTION commending the Lassiter High School swim and dive team and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 553. By Representative Lucas of the 139th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Mr. Keith Sweat and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.

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The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 554. By Representative Pak of the 102nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing March 11, 2011, as World Plumbing Day; and for other purposes.
HR 555. By Representatives Cheokas of the 134th, Wilkinson of the 52nd, Carter of the 175th, Stephens of the 164th, Epps of the 140th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending the Turkish-American community in Georgia and the Istanbul Center and recognizing March 29, 2011, as TurkishAmerican Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 556. By Representatives Morgan of the 39th, Casas of the 103rd, Coleman of the 97th, Ashe of the 56th, Evans of the 40th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) and declaring Wednesday, March 23, 2011, AVID Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 557. By Representatives Yates of the 73rd and Collins of the 27th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Samuel "Grady" Smith, Sr., on his service to our country; and for other purposes.
HR 558. By Representatives Epps of the 128th and Smith of the 70th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Grady B. Vaughn; and for other purposes.
HR 559. By Representatives Carter of the 175th, Dempsey of the 13th, Shaw of the 176th, Holmes of the 125th, Williamson of the 111th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Leadership Georgia; and for other purposes.
HR 560. By Representatives Evans of the 40th, Wilkinson of the 52nd, Jones of the 44th, Beasley-Teague of the 65th, Teasley of the 38th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company on its 60th anniversary in Georgia; and for other purposes.

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HR 561. By Representatives Tankersley of the 158th, Parrish of the 156th and Burns of the 157th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Exchange Club of Statesboro, Georgia, and the National Exchange Club on 100 years of community service; and for other purposes.
HR 562. By Representative Jones of the 44th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Ford Retiree Timex Club on the occasion of their 5th annual Christmas banquet; and for other purposes.
HR 563. By Representatives England of the 108th and Benton of the 31st:
A RESOLUTION commending Daniel Dean, Winder Barrow High School's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
HR 564. By Representatives England of the 108th and Benton of the 31st:
A RESOLUTION commending Emily Wilkins, Winder Barrow High School's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
HR 565. By Representatives England of the 108th and Benton of the 31st:
A RESOLUTION commending Casey White, Apalachee High School's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
HR 566. By Representatives England of the 108th and Benton of the 31st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Thomas Andrew Still; and for other purposes.
HR 567. By Representatives Drenner of the 86th, Benfield of the 85th and Oliver of the 83rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Marion Owen; and for other purposes.
HR 568. By Representative Ehrhart of the 36th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending George "Trey" Howell Grindley III; and for other purposes.

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HR 569. By Representatives Benfield of the 85th, Oliver of the 83rd, Drenner of the 86th, Lindsey of the 54th, Geisinger of the 48th and others:
A RESOLUTION declaring Tuesday, March 22, 2011, as "Georgia Rides to the Capitol Day"; and for other purposes.
HR 570. By Representatives Holt of the 112th, Huckaby of the 113th and Smith of the 131st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Bob Rice; and for other purposes.
HR 571. By Representatives Morgan of the 39th, Yates of the 73rd, Dickson of the 6th and Williams of the 4th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Saul Raisin; and for other purposes.
Representative Holt of the 112th moved that the following Bill of the House be withdrawn from the Rules Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Rules:
HB 127. By Representatives Holt of the 112th, Smith of the 131st, Ramsey of the 72nd, Hudson of the 124th, Battles of the 15th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prestige license plates and special plates for certain persons and vehicles, so as to provide for special license plates for amateur radio operators; to provide for conditions; to provide for a design; to provide for a list of eligible names; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The motion prevailed.
Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the House, having been postponed from the previous legislative day, was taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 91. By Representatives Bearden of the 68th, Ramsey of the 72nd, Powell of the 171st and Cooke of the 18th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 17 and Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia

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Annotated, relating to the procedure for sentencing and imposition of punishment and the issuance, expiration, and renewal of drivers' licenses, respectively, so as to provide that any person convicted of a felony offense shall have such conviction demarcated on his or her driver's license for the length of his or her sentence; to provide for procedure; to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to cancellation, suspension, and revocation of licenses, so as to provide for license suspension under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 17 and Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the procedure for sentencing and imposition of punishment and the issuance, expiration, and renewal of drivers' licenses, respectively, so as to provide that any person convicted of certain designated felony offenses shall have such conviction demarcated on his or her driver's license, permit, or identification card for the length of his or her sentence; to provide for procedure; to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to cancellation, suspension, and revocation of licenses, so as to provide for license suspension under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the procedure for sentencing and imposition of punishment, is amended in Code Section 17-10-1, relating to the fixing of sentence, by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(h)(1) In sentencing any defendant convicted of a felony listed in this subsection, other than a defendant who is discharged without adjudication of guilt and who is not considered to have a criminal conviction pursuant to Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 42, the judge shall inform the defendant that his or her driver's license, permit, or identification card shall be submitted to the Department of Driver Services within 20 days of the date that the court imposed such sentence in order to have a new driver's license, permit, or identification card issued with a demarcation for being a convicted felon and that failure to submit his or her license, permit, or identification card shall result in the suspension, revocation, or cancellation of his or her license, permit, or identification card. In the event that the defendant's driver's license, permit, or

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identification card is lost or for any other reason surrender is impossible, a sworn affidavit indicating the status of such license, permit, or identification card shall be submitted to the department. (2) This subsection shall apply to felony convictions for murder in violation of Code Section 16-5-1, kidnapping in violation of Code Section 16-5-40, rape in violation of Code Section 16-6-1, aggravated sodomy in violation of Code Section 16-6-2, aggravated child molestation in violation of Code Section 16-6-4, aggravated sexual battery in violation of Code Section 16-6-22.2, and armed robbery in violation of Code Section 16-8-41. The court imposing such sentence shall forward, within three business days after such conviction, a copy of its order of the disposition of the case to the Department of Driver Services."
SECTION 2. 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 adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"40-5-39. (a) Any person who has been convicted of a felony designated in Code Section 17-10-1 shall be issued a replacement driver's license, permit, or identification card for a fee of $25.00 bearing a demarcation of a number or letter, or both, as determined by the department. Such license, permit, or identification card shall be issued for the remaining period for which the original license, permit, or identification card was issued, and no examination or eyesight test shall be required to obtain such replacement license, permit, or identification card. Renewal licenses, permits, or identification cards for such person shall bear such demarcation. (b) The demarcation as determined by the department shall remain on the defendant's driver's license, permit, or identification card for the length of the defendant's sentence. If the defendant's sentence expires before the expiration of the license, permit, or identification card, the defendant may apply for a replacement license, permit, or identification card for a fee of $25.00 which shall not bear such demarcation for the remaining period for which the original license, permit, or identification card was issued, and no examination or eyesight test shall be required to obtain such replacement license, permit, or identification card. (c) The defendant shall submit his or her driver's license, permit, or identification card to the department as provided by subsection (h) of Code Section 17-10-1 and pursuant to the department's rules and regulations governing such licenses."
SECTION 3. Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to cancellation, suspension, and revocation of licenses, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:

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"40-5-57.4. Any person who is convicted of a felony as provided for in Code Section 17-10-1 who fails to surrender his or her driver's license, permit, or identification card or submit a lost license, permit, or identification card affidavit in accordance with Code Sections 17-10-1 and 40-5-38 shall have his or her license, permit, or identification card suspended, revoked, or cancelled for either the balance of his or her sentence or until such surrender of the license, permit, or identification card or submission of such affidavit and a new license, permit, or identification card is issued, whichever is shorter. After the suspension period and after such person pays a restoration fee of $60.00 or, if processed by mail, $50.00, the suspension shall terminate, and the department shall return such driver's license, permit, or identification card to such person."

SECTION 4. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2011, and shall apply to persons convicted on or after such date.

SECTION 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Bearden of the 68th offers the following amendment:

Amend the House Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security substitute to HB 91 (LC 35 2079S) by replacing "40-5-38" with "40-5-39" on line 68.

By adding immediately before the word "Code" on lines 41 and 65 the following:

subsection (h) of

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:

Abdul-Salaam N Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson N Ashe

Y Davis N Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson

E Heckstall E Hembree
Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes

Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows N Mills

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon
Sims, B Y Sims, C N Smith, E

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Y Atwood E Austin E Baker Y Battles Y Bearden N Beasley-Teague N Bell N Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway N Brooks N Bruce N Bryant N Buckner Y Burns
Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman E Collins Y Cooke
Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

N Dobbs Y Dollar
Drenner Y Dudgeon
Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England E Epps, C Y Epps, J N Evans N Floyd N Fludd N Franklin N Frazier N Fullerton N Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick N Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner
Harbin Y Harden, B
Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield N Heard

Y Holt Horne
Y Houston N Howard Y Huckaby N Hudson N Hugley N Jackson Y Jacobs
James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson N Johnson Y Jones, J N Jones, S
Jordan N Kaiser N Kendrick
Kidd Knight Y Lane Lindsey Long Lucas Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning N Marin Y Martin N Maxwell

N Mitchell N Morgan
Morris N Mosby N Murphy
Neal, J Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey E Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders N Scott, M N Scott, S

Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R E Smith, T
Smyre Y Spencer N Stephens, M Y Stephens, R N Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley N Thomas N Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch
Weldon N Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard
Williams, A N Williams, E
Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 97, nays 46.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute, as amended.

Representative Sims of the 119th 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.

Representatives Byrd of the 20th, Lucas of the 139th, and Oliver of the 83rd stated that they had been called from the floor of the House during the preceding roll call. They wished to be recorded as voting "nay" thereon.

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the House was taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 158. By Representatives Mills of the 25th, Maxwell of the 17th and England of the 108th:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, so as to change the date of the nonpartisan election; to provide for qualifying dates; to provide for related matters; 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:

Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood E Austin E Baker Y Battles Y Bearden N Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas
Channell Y Cheokas
Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke
Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

N Davis N Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs
Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon
Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England E Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd
Fludd N Franklin N Frazier
Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger N Golick N Gordon N Greene Y Hamilton E Hanner
Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

E Heckstall E Hembree Y Henson Y Hill N Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston N Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser N Kendrick
Kidd Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Long N Lucas Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell
Morgan Y Morris N Mosby N Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix
Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish
Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J
Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey E Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley N Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders Y Scott, M N Scott, S

Y Setzler Y Shaw N Sheldon
Sims, B Y Sims, C N Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R E Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R N Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas N Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch
Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard
Williams, A N Williams, E
Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 126, nays 23.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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Representatives Channell of the 116th, Clark of the 98th, Oliver of the 83rd, and Sims of the 119th 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 Pruett of the 144th 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 Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:
HB 179. By Representatives Burns of the 157th, Roberts of the 154th, England of the 108th, Bryant of the 160th, Hamilton of the 23rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 3 of Chapter 6 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the state highway system, so as to modify the procedures whereby owners of legally erected and maintained signs obtain and renew permits for the installation of signs; to change certain conditions relating to permits to remove vegetation from the viewing zones of outdoor signs; to provide for related matters; to provide for severability; to provide for the Department of Transportation to promulgate forms and policies; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Senate amendment was read:
The Senate moves to amend HB 179 by inserting on page 9, line 293, after the word "ordinance." the following:
Upon conviction of depiction of any material as obscene the person, firm, or entity shall be punishable by a fine of not less than $5000.00 for the first conviction and $10,000.00 for any subsequent conviction and shall also be guilty of a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature.
An amendment by Representative Smith of the 131st was ruled out of order.
Representative Burns of the 157th moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment to HB 179.
Pursuant to Rule 133, Representative Cheokas of the 134th was excused from voting on HB 179.
On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

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Abdul-Salaam N Abrams N Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson N Ashe Y Atwood E Austin E Baker Y Battles Y Bearden N Beasley-Teague N Bell N Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway N Brooks N Bruce Y Bryant N Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell
Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper N Crawford

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler N Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson N Dobbs Y Dollar N Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England E Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans N Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier N Fullerton N Gardner N Geisinger N Golick Y Gordon N Greene Y Hamilton E Hanner E Harbin N Harden, B N Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett N Hatfield Y Heard

E Heckstall E Hembree N Henson Y Hill N Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne
Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby N Hudson N Hugley Y Jackson N Jacobs N James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson N Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan N Kaiser N Kendrick
Kidd Y Knight N Lane N Lindsey
Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G
Manning N Marin N Martin Y Maxwell

Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall N McKillip N Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell N Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J N Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix
Oliver N O'Neal Y Pak N Parent
Parrish Parsons Y Peake N Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell N Ramsey E Randall N Reece Y Rice N Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders N Scott, M Y Scott, S

N Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C N Smith, E N Smith, K N Smith, L N Smith, R E Smith, T N Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R N Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley N Taylor, D N Taylor, R N Taylor, T Y Teasley N Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker N Watson Y Welch N Weldon Y Wilkerson N Wilkinson N Willard
Williams, A N Williams, E
Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 94, nays 64.

The motion prevailed.

Representative Oliver of the 83rd stated that she had been called from the floor of the House during the preceding roll call. She wished to be recorded as voting "nay" thereon.

Representatives Floyd of the 99th, Marin of the 96th, and Morgan of the 39th stated that they inadvertently voted "nay" on the preceding roll call. They wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon.

House of Representatives 401 Paul D. Coverdell Legislative Office Building
Atlanta, Georgia 30334

March 10, ad 2011

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Dear Mr. Clerk,

Article III, Section I, Paragraph I, of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, provides that "The legislative power of the state shall be vested in a General Assembly which shall consist of a Senate and a House of Representatives." Further, Article I, Section II, Paragraph V, provides that "Legislative acts in violation of this Constitution or the Constitution of the United States are void, and the judiciary shall so declare them." This version of HB 179 unconstitutionally delegates that legislative power to the executive branch. As such, I was unable to vote in favor of it.

Respectfully,

/s/ Bobby Franklin

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the House was taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 47. By Representatives Ramsey of the 72nd, Meadows of the 5th, Maxwell of the 17th, Sheldon of the 105th, Peake of the 137th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 29A of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to individual health insurance coverage, so as to authorize insurers to offer individual accident and sickness insurance policies in Georgia that have been approved for issuance in other states; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for a definition; to provide for minimum standards for such policies; to provide for certain notices; to authorize the Commissioner of Insurance to adopt rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Pursuant to Rule 33.3, debate on HB 47 was limited to two hours, with the time allocated at the discretion of the Speaker.

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

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

Abdul-Salaam N Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson N Ashe

Y Davis N Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson

E Heckstall E Hembree N Henson Y Hill N Holcomb Y Holmes

N Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills

E Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C N Smith, E

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Y Atwood E Austin E Baker Y Battles Y Bearden N Beasley-Teague N Bell N Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway N Brooks N Bruce Y Bryant N Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V
Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper
Crawford

N Dobbs Y Dollar N Drenner Y Dudgeon N Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England E Epps, C Y Epps, J N Evans Y Floyd N Fludd Y Franklin N Frazier N Fullerton N Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene E Hamilton E Hanner E Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Y Holt Y Horne
Houston N Howard Y Huckaby N Hudson N Hugley N Jackson Y Jacobs Y James
Jasperse Y Jerguson N Johnson Y Jones, J N Jones, S Y Jordan N Kaiser N Kendrick
Kidd Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey N Long N Lucas E Maddox, B Y Maddox, G E Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Mitchell N Morgan Y Morris N Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J N Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix N Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak N Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey E Randall N Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders E Scott, M N Scott, S

Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R E Smith, T N Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R N Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley N Thomas N Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon N Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard N Williams, A N Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 111, nays 47.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Due to a mechanical malfunction, the vote of Representative Houston of the 170th was not recorded on the preceding roll call. She wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon.

Representatives Hamilton of the 23rd and Setzler of the 35th were excused on the preceding roll call. They wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon.

Representative Roberts of the 154th moved that the following Bill of the House be withdrawn from the General Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Transportation:

HB 131. By Representatives Epps of the 140th, Roberts of the 154th, Lucas of the 139th and Baker of the 78th:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conservation and natural resources, so as to exempt state agencies from certain civil penalties regarding control of water pollution; to exempt certain state agencies from stream buffer requirements; to exempt certain agencies from land-disturbing activities buffer requirements; to repeal the requirements regarding the preparation of an erosion and sediment control plan; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The motion prevailed.

Representative Neal of the 1st moved that the following Resolution of the Senate be withdrawn from the Committee on Appropriations and recommitted to the Committee on State Institutions & Property:

SR 84.

By Senators Carter of the 1st, Jackson of the 24th, Staton of the 18th, Rogers of the 21st, Williams of the 19th and others:

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to allow state entities to enter into multiyear rental agreements without obligating present funds for the full obligation to the state under the full term of such agreements; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

The motion prevailed.

Representative Morris of the 155th District, Chairman of the Committee on Banks and Banking, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Banks and Banking has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 465 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 488 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Morris of the 155th
Chairman

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Representative O'Neal of the 146th moved that the House stand in recess until 5:00 o'clock, P.M., at which time the House will stand adjourned until 9:30 o'clock, tomorrow morning.
The Speaker announced the House in recess until 5:00 o'clock, P.M., at which time the House will stand adjourned until 9:30 o'clock, tomorrow morning.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia
Friday, March 11, 2011
Twenty-Eighth Legislative Day
The House met pursuant to adjournment at 9:30 o'clock, A.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.
Prayer was offered by Dr. George Porter, Buena Vista, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Cheokas of the 134th, Vice-Chairman of the Committee on Information and Audits, reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day had been read and found to be correct.
By unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.
3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.
4. Reports of Standing Committees.
5. Third reading and passage of Local uncontested Bills.
6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 22. By Representatives Oliver of the 83rd, Mitchell of the 88th, Drenner of the 86th, Gardner of the 57th, Jacobs of the 80th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing in DeKalb County districts from which members of the county board of education shall be elected, approved April 12, 1963 (Ga. L. 1963, p. 3424), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4536), and by an Act approved March 14, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 4192), so as to revise the composition of the board of education; to provide for effective dates and automatic repeals; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 514. By Representative Kidd of the 141st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to distilled spirits, so as to authorize free tastings of distilled spirits to be conducted on the premises of distillers as a part of educational and promotional distillery tours; to define certain terms; to provide for the conditions under which such consumer tastings may be conducted; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries.
HB 515. By Representatives Drenner of the 86th, Abrams of the 84th, Thomas of the 100th, Frazier of the 123rd, Hudson of the 124th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 46 of the O.C.G.A., relating to public utilities, so as to provide for voluntary portfolio standard goals for renewable energy; to provide for legislative intent and purpose; to provide for definitions; to provide for reports, incentives, penalties, and rules and regulations; to provide for a renewable energy credits trading program; to amend Code Section 50-23-4 of the O.C.G.A., relating to definitions concerning the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority, so as to include in the definition of "project" renewable energy facilities such that the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority may issue bonds to finance such projects; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Energy, Utilities & Telecommunications.
HB 516. By Representatives Drenner of the 86th, Abrams of the 84th, Thomas of the 100th, Frazier of the 123rd, Hudson of the 124th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public utilities, so as to provide for the establishment of voluntary portfolio standard goals for renewable energy; to provide for legislative intent and purpose; to provide for definitions; to provide for reports, incentives, penalties, and rules and regulations; to provide for a renewable energy credits trading program; to provide for a registry of producers of renewable energy in this state; to amend Code Section 50-23-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions concerning the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority, so as to include in the definition of "project" renewable energy facilities such that the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority may issue bonds to finance such projects; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Energy, Utilities & Telecommunications.
HB 517. By Representative Jasperse of the 12th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the Town of Talking Rock, approved April 21, 1997 (Ga. L. 1997, p. 4222), as amended by an Act approved May 4, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 4130), so as to modify provisions relating to municipal elections and the terms of the mayor and councilmembers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 518. By Representative Powell of the 29th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-3-37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to salvage or rebuilt motor vehicles, so as to provide for qualifications and procedures for registered inspectors; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.
HB 519. By Representatives Floyd of the 99th and Marin of the 96th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 11 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to miscellaneous provisions for the uniform rules of the road for motor vehicles, so as to prohibit the carrying of ladders stacked more than three high in a ladder rack; to provide

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for a penalty; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.
HB 520. By Representative Parsons of the 42nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 46-3-56 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to requirements to purchase energy from a customer generator and safety standards and regulations, so as to change the amount of energy an electric service provider is required to purchase from an eligible customer generator; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Energy, Utilities & Telecommunications.
HB 521. By Representative Morris of the 155th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 47-14-77 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to service for which no credit received for retirement purposes shall be granted under the Superior Court Clerks' Retirement Fund of Georgia, so as to reduce the amount of the employee contribution for creditable service for certain prior service as a deputy clerk; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.
HB 522. By Representative Holt of the 112th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Oxford ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.

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HB 523. By Representative Holt of the 112th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Oxford, Georgia, approved April 13, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, p. 4195), so as to change the form of government from a mayor-council form of government to a city manager-council form of government; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 524. By Representative Allison of the 8th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Towns County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $8,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that county; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 526. By Representatives Hugley of the 133rd and Smyre of the 132nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 11 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to commencement of action and service, so as to provide that only a marshal, deputy marshal, or a person certified by marshal to serve process may serve process in a court under the responsibility of a marshal; to provide for qualifications; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 527. By Representatives Johnson of the 37th, Yates of the 73rd, Thomas of the 100th, Crawford of the 16th, Floyd of the 99th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 7 of Chapter 14 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to foreclosure, so as to provide penalties for foreclosures in violation of the federal Servicemembers Civil Relief Act; to provide for compensation for the foreclosed property at fair market value; to provide for damages; to provide for legal fees; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 528. By Representatives Reece of the 11th, Clark of the 104th, Ashe of the 56th and Gardner of the 57th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-1126 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to written policies and procedures for operation of school buses, so as to require local school systems to establish specific procedures and safety precautions regarding unloading children under eight years of age from a school bus; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
HB 529. By Representatives Sheldon of the 105th, Peake of the 137th and Braddock of the 19th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 19-7-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to reporting of child abuse, so as to expand mandatory reporting of child abuse; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HR 549. By Representative Kidd of the 141st:
A RESOLUTION creating the House Durable Medical Equipment Study Committee; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
HR 550. By Representatives Gordon of the 162nd, Stephens of the 161st, Bryant of the 160th, Stephens of the 164th, Watson of the 163rd and others:
A RESOLUTION urging the City of Savannah to consider issuing bonds to support the development, construction, and implementation of a cruise ship terminal facility in the Savannah Harbor; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Economic Development & Tourism.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House and Senate were read the second time:

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HB 497 HB 506 HB 508 HB 510 HB 512 HB 525 HR 572 SB 84 SB 110 SB 189

HB 498 HB 507 HB 509 HB 511 HB 513 HR 520 HR 573 SB 86 SB 113 SB 195

Representative Sims of the 169th District, Chairman of the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - 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 364 HB 481 HB 483 HB 495 SB 154

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 459 HB 482 HB 484 HB 496 SB 173

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Sims of the 169th
Chairman

The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2011

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 28th Legislative Day as enumerated below:

DEBATE CALENDAR

Open Rule

None

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Modified Open Rule

HB 78 SR 15

General appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2012 (App-Ralston-7th) (Substitute) Joint Committee on Water Supply; create (NR&E-Smith-70th) Tolleson20th

Modified Structured Rule

HB 308 HB 314

Public retirement systems; duties of boards of trustees; provide (Substitute) (Ret-Maxwell-17th) Jessie's Law; enact (Substitute) (Ed-Dickson-6th)

Structured Rule

None

Bills and Resolutions on this calendar may be called in any order the Speaker desires.

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Meadows of the 5th
Chairman

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

Abdul-Salaam Abrams Allison Amerson Anderson Ashe Atwood E Austin Baker Bearden E Beasley-Teague Bell Benfield Benton Black Braddock Brockway Brooks Bruce Bryant Buckner Burns Byrd

Dawkins-Haigler Dempsey Dickerson Dickey Dickson Dobbs Dollar Drenner Dudgeon Dukes Dutton Ehrhart England Epps, C Epps, J Evans Floyd Franklin Frazier Fullerton E Gardner Geisinger E Golick

Hembree Henson Hill Holcomb Holmes Holt Horne Houston Howard Huckaby Hudson Hugley Jackson Jacobs James E Jasperse Jerguson E Johnson Jones, J Jones, S Jordan Kaiser Kendrick

Mayo McBrayer McCall McKillip Mills Mitchell Morgan E Mosby Murphy Neal, J Neal, Y Nimmer Nix Oliver O'Neal Pak Parent Parrish Parsons Peake Powell, A Powell, J Pruett

Shaw Sheldon Sims, B Sims, C Smith, E Smith, K Smith, L Smith, R E Smith, T Smyre Spencer Stephens, M Stephens, R Stephenson Talton Tankersley Taylor, D Taylor, T Teasley Thomas Tinubu Walker Watson

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Carter E Casas
Channell Cheokas Clark, J Clark, V Coleman Collins Cooke Coomer Crawford

Gordon Greene Hamilton Hanner Harbin Harden, B Harden, M Hatchett Hatfield Heard E Heckstall

Knight Lane Lindsey Long Lucas E Maddox, B Maddox, G Manning Marin Martin Maxwell

Purcell Ramsey E Randall Reece Riley Roberts Rogers Rynders E Scott, M Scott, S E Setzler

Welch Weldon Wilkerson Wilkinson Williams, A Williams, E Williams, R Williamson Yates Ralston, Speaker

The following members were off the floor of the House when the roll was called:

Representatives Cooper of the 41st, Fludd of the 66th, Kidd of the 141st, Rice of the 51st, and Willard of the 49th.

They wished to be recorded as present.

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

HB 364. By Representative Fludd of the 66th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Peachtree City to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 48-13-51 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; 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.

HB 459. By Representatives Heckstall of the 62nd, Fludd of the 66th and Long of the 61st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the City of College Park Water and Sewer Authority and to provide for the membership of the authority; to confer powers upon the authority; to authorize the issuance of revenue bonds of the authority payable from the revenues, tolls, fees, fines, charges, and earnings of the authority, contract payments to the authority, and other moneys pledged therefor and authorize the collection and pledging of the revenues, tolls, fees, fines, charges, and earnings of the authority for the payment of such revenue bonds; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 481. By Representatives Benton of the 31st, Mills of the 25th, Sheldon of the 105th and England of the 108th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for the creation of one or more community improvement districts in the Town of Braselton, approved May 29, 2007 (Ga. L. 2007, p. 4100), so as to correct the initial terms of office for board members; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; 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.
HB 482. By Representatives Ramsey of the 72nd, Fludd of the 66th and Jordan of the 77th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for the Magistrate Court of Fayette County, approved April 1, 1983 (Ga. L. 1983, p. 4707), as amended by an Act approved March 19, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, 4406), so as to modify the qualifications and the salary of the magistrate court judges of Fayette County; to provide for an effective date; 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.
HB 483. By Representatives Parrish of the 156th, Burns of the 157th and Tankersley of the 158th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize Bulloch County to exercise all redevelopment and other powers under Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VII(b) of the Constitution and Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the "Redevelopment Powers Law," as amended; to provide for a referendum; to provide effective dates; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; 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.

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HB 484. By Representatives Meadows of the 5th and Jasperse of the 12th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Gordon County Public Facilities Authority and to provide for the appointment of members of the authority; to confer powers upon the authority; to authorize the issuance of revenue bonds of the authority payable from the revenues, tolls, fees, charges, and earnings of the authority, contract payments to the authority, and other moneys pledged therefor and to authorize the collection and pledging of the revenues, tolls, fees, charges, earnings, and contract payments of the authority for the payment of such revenue bonds; to provide for related matters; to provide for the separate enactment of each provision of this Act; to provide for an effective date; 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.
HB 495. By Representatives Abdul-Salaam of the 74th, Fludd of the 66th, Jordan of the 77th and Heckstall of the 62nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Fayetteville to exercise all redevelopment and other powers under Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VII(b) of the Constitution and Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the "Redevelopment Powers Law," as amended; to provide for a referendum; to provide effective dates; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; 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.
HB 496. By Representative Burns of the 157th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the Town of Hiltonia; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the municipality; to provide for a governing authority of such municipality and the powers, duties, authority, election, terms, vacancies, compensation, expenses, qualifications, prohibitions, conflicts of interest, and suspension and removal from office relative to members of such governing authority; to provide for inquiries and investigations; to provide for oaths, organization, meetings, quorum, voting, rules, and procedures; to provide for ordinances and codes; to provide for a mayor and mayor pro tempore and certain duties, powers, and other matters relative thereto; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
SB 154. By Senator Hooks of the 14th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to revise and restate the law relating to the Sumter County board of education and school superintendent; to provide for a change in the number of members of the board and the districts from which they are elected; to provide for eligibility, manner of election, and filling of vacancies; to provide for a chairperson and vice chairperson; to provide for compensation; to provide for appointment of the school superintendent; to provide for submission of this Act for preclearance under the Voting Rights Act; to repeal a specific former Act and Acts amendatory thereto; to provide for related matters; 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.
SB 173. By Senator Grant of the 25th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Hancock County and to provide for its powers and duties; to provide for definitions; to provide for the composition of the board and the selection and appointment of members; to provide for the qualification, terms, and removal of members; to provide for oaths and privileges; to provide for meetings, procedures, and vacancies; to relieve certain officers of powers and duties and to provide for the transfer of functions to the newly created board; to provide for certain expenditures of public funds; to provide for compensation of members of the board and personnel; to provide for submission under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide effective dates; 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.
Pursuant to Rule 133, Representative Ramsey of the 72nd was excused from voting on HB 364.
By unanimous consent, the following roll call vote was made applicable to the previously read Bills.
On the passage of the Bills, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

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Y Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood E Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden E Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway N Brooks
Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter E Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer
Cooper Y Crawford

Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar
Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd
Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton E Gardner Y Geisinger E Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

E Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt
Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James E Jasperse Y Jerguson E Johnson
Jones, J Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Lindsey Y Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan
Morris E Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J
Pruett Y Purcell
Ramsey E Randall Y Reece
Rice E Riley Y Roberts
Rogers Y Rynders E Scott, M Y Scott, S

E Setzler Y Shaw E Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E E Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R E Smith, T
Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D
Taylor, R Y Taylor, T
Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson E Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bills, the ayes were 142, nays 2.

The Bills, having received the requisite constitutional majority, were passed.

Representatives Fludd of the 66th and Rice of the 51st 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 following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Ewing, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:

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The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate:
SB 81. By Senator Carter of the 1st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pharmacists and pharmacies, so as to provide for mental and physical examinations of licensees or applicants for the practice of pharmacy and for applicants for registration as pharmacy technicians under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 96. By Senators Golden of the 8th, Millar of the 40th and Bethel of the 54th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 47-17-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund, so as to change the definition of a certain term; to provide that certain employees of the Department of Natural Resources shall be eligible for membership in such fund; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 100. By Senators Seabaugh of the 28th, Balfour of the 9th and Butterworth of the 50th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 43-26-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to the "Georgia Registered Professional Nurse Practice Act," so as to revise a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 108. By Senators Shafer of the 48th, Seabaugh of the 28th, Unterman of the 45th, Henson of the 41st and Butler of the 55th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 4 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to natural gas competition and deregulation, so as to change certain provisions relating to the universal service fund; to provide for the creation and maintenance of the fund from the proceeds of the sale or lease of certain facilities; to provide for commission approval of certain leases and sales; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 147. By Senators Bethel of the 54th, Williams of the 19th, Rogers of the 21st, Thompson of the 33rd, Brown of the 26th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 10 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for conflicts of interest, so as to prohibit public officials from granting themselves licenses by waiving certain requirements; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 160. By Senators Balfour of the 9th, Hooks of the 14th, Staton of the 18th, Davis of the 22nd, Murphy of the 27th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to campaign contributions, so as to provide that a public utility corporation shall be allowed to make contributions to political campaigns; to prohibit regulated entities from making contributions to certain elected executive officers or candidates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 162. By Senators Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Loudermilk of the 52nd, McKoon of the 29th, Crosby of the 13th, Hamrick of the 30th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-6-391 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or other intoxicating substances, penalties, publication of notice of conviction for persons convicted for the second time, and endangering a child, so as to provide that driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs by a person who is an illegal alien is a felony; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the House:
HB 375. By Representative Morris of the 155th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners approved February 27, 1953 (Ga. L. 1953, p. 2729), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 12, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 4115), so as to provide for staggering of terms of office for commission districts; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 418. By Representatives Huckaby of the 113th and Channell of the 116th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to abolish the office of elected county surveyor of Oglethorpe County; to provide for the appointment of a county surveyor by the governing authority of the county; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the Committees:
SB 81. By Senator Carter of the 1st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pharmacists and pharmacies, so as to provide for mental and physical examinations of licensees or applicants for the practice of pharmacy and for applicants for registration as pharmacy technicians under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
SB 96. By Senators Golden of the 8th, Millar of the 40th and Bethel of the 54th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 47-17-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund, so as to change the definition of a certain term; to provide that certain employees of the Department of Natural Resources shall be eligible for membership in such fund; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.
SB 100. By Senators Seabaugh of the 28th, Balfour of the 9th and Butterworth of the 50th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 43-26-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to the "Georgia Registered Professional Nurse Practice Act," so as to revise a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.

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SB 108. By Senators Shafer of the 48th, Seabaugh of the 28th, Unterman of the 45th, Henson of the 41st and Butler of the 55th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 4 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to natural gas competition and deregulation, so as to change certain provisions relating to the universal service fund; to provide for the creation and maintenance of the fund from the proceeds of the sale or lease of certain facilities; to provide for commission approval of certain leases and sales; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Energy, Utilities & Telecommunications.
SB 147. By Senators Bethel of the 54th, Williams of the 19th, Rogers of the 21st, Thompson of the 33rd, Brown of the 26th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 10 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for conflicts of interest, so as to prohibit public officials from granting themselves licenses by waiving certain requirements; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
SB 160. By Senators Balfour of the 9th, Hooks of the 14th, Staton of the 18th, Davis of the 22nd, Murphy of the 27th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to campaign contributions, so as to provide that a public utility corporation shall be allowed to make contributions to political campaigns; to prohibit regulated entities from making contributions to certain elected executive officers or candidates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
SB 162. By Senators Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Loudermilk of the 52nd, McKoon of the 29th, Crosby of the 13th, Hamrick of the 30th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-6-391 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to driving under the influence of

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alcohol, drugs, or other intoxicating substances, penalties, publication of notice of conviction for persons convicted for the second time, and endangering a child, so as to provide that driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs by a person who is an illegal alien is a felony; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.

Pursuant to HR 155, the House commended Mr. Gordon Lowe and invited him to be recognized by the House of Representatives.

Pursuant to HR 156, the House commended Senior Trooper Mark Bracewell and invited him to be recognized by the House of Representatives.

Pursuant to HR 512, the House congratulated the Pope High School wrestling team on winning the 2011 Class AAAA State Championship and invited them to be recognized by the House of Representatives.

The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:

Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Wilkinson of the 52nd, Abrams of the 84th, and O`Neal of the 146th.

Representative Cooper of the 41st District, Chairman of the Committee on Health and Human Services, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Health and Human Services has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 307 HB 434 HB 489

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass Do Pass, by Substitute

HB 378 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 457 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Cooper of the 41st
Chairman

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Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills and Resolution of the House and Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 308. By Representative Maxwell of the 17th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 20 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to the "Public Retirement Systems Standards Law," so as to provide for the duties of the boards of trustees of public retirement systems; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 1 of Chapter 20 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to the "Public Retirement Systems Standards Law," so as to provide for the duties of the boards of trustees of public retirement systems; 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 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to the "Public Retirement Systems Standards Law," is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"47-20-5. The duties of the boards of trustees of public retirement systems or pension plans contained in this title are in addition to, and not in limitation of, the common law duties of the trustee found in Title 53 except to the extent inconsistent with those within this title."
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:

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Y Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood E Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden E Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks
Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter E Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs
Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton
Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton E Gardner Y Geisinger E Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett
Hatfield Y Heard

E Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James E Jasperse Y Jerguson E Johnson
Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd
Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey E Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B
Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan
Morris E Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey E Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders E Scott, M Y Scott, S

E Setzler Y Shaw E Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E E Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R E Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D
Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 154, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

Representatives Hatfield of the 177th and Maddox of the 172nd 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 314. By Representatives Dickson of the 6th, Neal of the 1st and Coleman of the 97th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act 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

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compulsory attendance for students in elementary and secondary education, so as to enact "Jessie's Law"; to provide for a definition; to provide that foster care students are granted excused absences from school to attend court proceedings relating to such students' foster care; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
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 attendance for students in elementary and secondary education, so as to enact "Jessie's Law"; to provide for a definition; to provide that foster care students are credited as present to attend court proceedings relating to such students' foster care; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. This Act shall be known and may be cited as "Jessie's Law."
SECTION 2. Subpart 2 of Part 1 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to compulsory attendance for students in elementary and secondary education, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"20-2-692.2. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'foster care student' means a student who is in a foster home or otherwise in the foster care system under the Division of Family and Children Services of the Department of Human Services. (b) A foster care student who attends court proceedings relating to the student's foster care shall be credited as present by the school and shall not be counted as an absence, either excused or unexcused, for any day, portion of a day, or days missed from school."
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.

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

Y Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood E Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden E Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns N Byrd Y Carter E Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs
Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton
Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans
Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton E Gardner Y Geisinger E Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

E Heckstall Hembree
Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James E Jasperse Y Jerguson E Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd
Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey E Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan
Morris E Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey E Randall
Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders E Scott, M Y Scott, S

E Setzler Y Shaw E Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E E Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R E Smith, T Y Smyre N Spencer Y Stephens, M
Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D
Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 151, nays 3.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

Due to a mechanical malfunction, the vote of Representative Hembree of the 67th was not recorded on the preceding roll call. He wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon.

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SR 15. By Senator Tolleson of the 20th:

A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Committee on Water Supply; 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 Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood E Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden E Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter E Casas
Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs
Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton
Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton E Gardner Y Geisinger E Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

E Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James E Jasperse Y Jerguson E Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd
Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey E Long
Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan
Morris E Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey E Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders E Scott, M Y Scott, S

E Setzler Shaw
E Sheldon Sims, B
Y Sims, C N Smith, E E Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R E Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D
Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 152, nays 2.

The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

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Representative Long of the 61st was excused on the preceding roll call. He wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon.

Representative Sims of the 119th 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 Willard of the 49th District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Judiciary has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 65 HB 135 HB 229 HB 525

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass

HB 102 HB 149 HB 455

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Willard of the 49th
Chairman

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the House was taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 78. By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, Jones of the 46th, O`Neal of the 146th, England of the 108th, Collins of the 27th and others:

A BILL to make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal year beginning July 1, 2011 and ending June 30, 2012.

The following Committee substitute was read:

HOUSE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE TO H.B. 78
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2011 and ending June 30, 2012; 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

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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, 2011 and ending June 30, 2012, as prescribed hereinafter for such fiscal year:

Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
CCDF Mandatory and Matching Funds (CFDA 93.596) Child Care and Development Block Grant (CFDA 93.575) Community Mental Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.958) Community Service Block Grant (CFDA 93.569) Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction (CFDA 20.205) Foster Care Title IV-E (CFDA 93.658) Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (CFDA 93.568) Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.994) Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778) Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse Block Grant (CFDA 93.959) Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.991) Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667) State Children's Insurance Program (CFDA 93.767) TANF Block Grant - Unobligated Balance TANF Transfers to Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.558) Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (CFDA 93.558) Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Federal Recovery Funds Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds Agency Funds Indigent Care Trust Fund - Public Hospital Authorities Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified Prior Year Funds - Other Prior Year funds State General Funds

$37,652,040,392 $10,754,822,650
$94,324,807 $137,772,708 $13,383,988 $17,312,159
$1,143,659,442
$72,173,187 $24,627,737 $21,823,532 $4,977,446,245
$51,433,454
$3,112,268 $92,772,248 $199,392,068 $18,257,539 $25,800,000 $381,711,399 $3,479,819,869 $69,101,154 $69,101,154 $4,932,738,331 $2,609,619,182 $139,386,524 $322,528,839
$299,636 $7,800,000

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Prior Year Funds from Other Sources Records Center Storage Fee Research Funds State Funds Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Hospital Provider Payment Lottery Funds Motor Fuel Funds Nursing Home Provider Fees State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Intra-State Government Transfers Health Insurance Payments Medicaid Services Payments - Other Agencies Other Intra-State Government Payments Retirement Payments Self Insurance Trust Fund Payments

$2,500,000 $435,771
$1,850,168,379 $18,252,362,852
$1,933,708 $224,138,048 $913,370,825 $907,237,295 $131,321,939 $15,935,888,770 $138,472,267 $3,643,015,405 $3,122,520,505 $289,357,262
$49,509,013 $45,169,026 $136,459,599

Section 1: Georgia Senate
Total Funds State Funds
State General Funds

$10,268,129 $10,268,129 $10,268,129

1.1. Lieutenant Governor's Office

Total Funds

$1,187,420

State Funds

$1,187,420

State General Funds

$1,187,420

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $1,195,129

Total Funds $1,195,129

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$5,476

$5,476

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$33,071

$33,071

Reduce funds for operations.

($65,796)

($65,796)

Provide funding for a Special Session.

$19,540

$19,540

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,187,420

$1,187,420

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1.2. Secretary of the Senate's Office

Total Funds

$1,080,503

State Funds

$1,080,503

State General Funds

$1,080,503

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$1,095,925

$1,095,925

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$4,286

$4,286

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$25,888

$25,888

Reduce funds for operations.

($65,756)

($65,756)

Provide funding for a Special Session.

$20,160

$20,160

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,080,503

$1,080,503

1.3. Senate

Total Funds

$7,074,994

State Funds

$7,074,994

State General Funds

$7,074,994

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $6,743,289

Total Funds $6,743,289

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$27,160 $164,703

$27,160 $164,703

Reduce funds for operations.

($349,484)

($349,484)

Provide funding for a Special Session.

$489,326

$489,326

Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,074,994

$7,074,994

1.4. Senate Budget and Evaluation Office

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide budget development and evaluation expertise to the State Senate.

Total Funds

$925,212

State Funds

$925,212

State General Funds

$925,212

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$921,832

$921,832

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Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan. Reduce funds for operations.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,837
$29,214 ($30,671) $925,212

$4,837
$29,214 ($30,671) $925,212

Section 2: Georgia House of Representatives
Total Funds State Funds
State General Funds

$18,546,095 $18,546,095 $18,546,095

2.1. House of Representatives

Total Funds

$18,546,095

State Funds

$18,546,095

State General Funds

$18,546,095

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$17,317,593

$17,317,593

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$71,695 $437,050

$71,695 $437,050

Reduce funds for operations.

($817,850)

($817,850)

Provide funding for a Special Session.

$1,537,607

$1,537,607

Amount appropriated in this Act

$18,546,095

$18,546,095

Section 3: Georgia General Assembly Joint Offices
Total Funds State Funds
State General Funds

$10,002,323 $10,002,323 $10,002,323

3.1. Ancillary Activities

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide services for the legislative branch of government.

Total Funds

$4,912,854

State Funds

$4,912,854

State General Funds

$4,912,854

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$3,022,951

$3,022,951

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$6,968

$6,968

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$51,558

$51,558

Provide funding for a Special Session.

$1,853,304

$1,853,304

Redistribute funds for the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission from the General Assembly Ancillary program to the Department of Natural Resources.

($21,927)

($21,927)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,912,854

$4,912,854

3.2. Legislative Fiscal Office

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to act as the bookkeeper-comptroller for the legislative branch of government and maintain an account of legislative expenditures and commitments.

Total Funds

$2,242,343

State Funds

$2,242,343

State General Funds

$2,242,343

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $2,458,647

Total Funds $2,458,647

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($133,824)

($133,824)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($425)

($425)

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$6,784 $39,011

$6,784 $39,011

Reduce funds for operations.

($127,850)

($127,850)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,242,343

$2,242,343

3.3. Office of Legislative Counsel

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide bill-drafting services, advice and counsel for members of the General Assembly.

Total Funds

$2,847,126

State Funds

$2,847,126

State General Funds

$2,847,126

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

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Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948) Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan. Reduce funds for operations.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $2,854,797
$15,946
$96,310 ($119,927) $2,847,126

Total Funds $2,854,797
$15,946
$96,310 ($119,927) $2,847,126

Section 4: Audits and Accounts, Department of
Total Funds Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds
State General Funds Intra-State Government Transfers
Other Intra-State Government Payments

$30,546,188 $90,000 $90,000
$29,425,998 $29,425,998 $1,030,190 $1,030,190

4.1. Audit and Assurance Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide audit and assurance services for State Agencies, Authorities, Commissions, Bureaus, and higher education systems to facilitate Auditor's reports for the State of Georgia Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the State of Georgia Single Audit Report, and the State of Georgia Budgetary Compliance Report; to conduct audits of public school systems in Georgia; to perform special examinations and investigations; to conduct performance audits and evaluations at the request of the General Assembly; to conduct reviews of audit reports conducted by other independent auditors of local governments and non-profit organizations contracting with the State; to audit Medicaid provider claims; and to provide state financial information online to promote transparency in government.

Total Funds

$26,713,183

Other Funds

$90,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$90,000

State Funds

$25,592,993

State General Funds

$25,592,993

Intra-State Government Transfers

$1,030,190

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$1,030,190

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$26,307,561

$26,909,731

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($8,788)

($8,788)

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Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.
Reduce funds for operating expenses.
Delete personal funds and authorized position count due to the transfer of the functions of the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit to the Department of Law. Recognize other funds from the Department of Community Affairs for audits of Regional Commissions.
Reduce operations expense.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$184,425 $832,902 ($762,971) ($934,980)
$0 ($25,156) $25,592,993

$184,425 $832,902 ($334,951) ($934,980)
$90,000 ($25,156) $26,713,183

4.2. Departmental Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all Department programs.

Total Funds

$1,592,874

State Funds

$1,592,874

State General Funds

$1,592,874

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $1,564,259

Total Funds $1,564,259

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($394)

($394)

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$13,256

$13,256

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$51,233

$51,233

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($35,480)

($35,480)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,592,874

$1,592,874

4.3. Legislative Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to analyze proposed legislation affecting state retirement systems for fiscal impact and review actuarial investigations and to prepare fiscal notes upon request on other legislation having a significant impact on state revenues and/or expenditures.

Total Funds

$242,756

State Funds

$242,756

State General Funds

$242,756

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$121,542

$121,542

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Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.
Provide funds to carry out tax expenditure report requirements pursuant to SB 206, 2010 Session.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,142 $2,072 $118,000 $242,756

$1,142 $2,072 $118,000 $242,756

4.4. Statewide Equalized Adjusted Property Tax Digest

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to establish an equalized adjusted property tax digest for each county and for the State as a whole for use in allocating State funds for public school systems and equalizing property tax digests for collection of the State 1/4 mill; to provide the Revenue Commissioner statistical data regarding county Tax Assessor compliance with requirements for both uniformity of assessment and level of assessment; and to establish the appropriate level of assessment for centrally assessed public utility companies.

Total Funds

$1,997,375

State Funds

$1,997,375

State General Funds

$1,997,375

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$1,940,654

$1,940,654

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($657)

($657)

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$15,840

$15,840

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$66,089

$66,089

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($9,365)

($9,365)

Reduce personal services.

($15,186)

($15,186)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,997,375

$1,997,375

Section 5: Appeals, Court of
Total Funds Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds
State General Funds

$13,460,262 $150,000 $150,000
$13,310,262 $13,310,262

5.1. Court of Appeals
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is for this court to review and exercise appellate and certiorari jurisdiction pursuant to the Constitution of the State of Georgia,

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Art. VI, Section V, Para. III, in all cases not reserved to the Supreme Court of Georgia or conferred on other courts by law.

Total Funds

$13,460,262

Other Funds

$150,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$150,000

State Funds

$13,310,262

State General Funds

$13,310,262

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $12,531,853

Total Funds $12,681,853

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($2,258)

($2,258)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($296)

($296)

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$557,267

$557,267

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$378,567

$378,567

Reduce personnel and operating expenses.

($210,753)

($210,753)

Reduce fiscal staff and shift payroll and accounts receivable functions to the Administrative Office of the Courts.
Provide funding for software development ($52,750) and hardware ($50,000) to implement the appellate e-filing initiative.

($46,868) $102,750

($46,868) $102,750

Amount appropriated in this Act

$13,310,262

$13,460,262

Section 6: Judicial Council
Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds
Agency Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds

$15,943,279 $2,552,935 $2,552,935
$619,295 $350,390 $268,905 $12,771,049 $12,771,049

6.1. Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to oversee the state's court-connected alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services by promoting the establishment of new ADR court programs, providing support to existing programs, establishing and enforcing qualifications and ethical standards, registering ADR professionals and volunteers, providing training, administering statewide grants, and collecting statistical data to monitor program effectiveness.

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Total Funds

$172,890

Other Funds

$172,890

Agency Funds

$172,890

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $65,013

Total Funds $237,903

Eliminate state funding to reflect self-sufficiency achieved through increased fee revenue.

($65,013)

($65,013)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$172,890

6.2. Institute of Continuing Judicial Education

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide basic training and continuing education for Superior Court Judges, Juvenile Court Judges, State Court Judges, Probate Court Judges, Magistrate Court Judges, Municipal Court Judges, Superior Court Clerks, Juvenile Court Clerks, Municipal Court Clerks, and other court personnel.

Total Funds

$664,289

Other Funds

$177,500

Agency Funds

$177,500

State Funds

$486,789

State General Funds

$486,789

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $507,072

Total Funds $684,572

Reduce operating funds to reflect an increase in fee revenue.

($20,283)

($20,283)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$486,789

$664,289

6.3. Judicial Council

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support the Administrative Office of the Courts; to support accountability courts and the Standing Committee on Drug Courts; to provide administrative support for the Councils of the Magistrate Court Judges, the Municipal Court Judges, the Probate Court Judges, and the State Court Judges; to operate the Child Support E-Filing system, the Child Support Guidelines Commission, the Commission on Interpreters, the County and Municipal Probation Advisory Council, the Georgia Commission on Family Violence, the Children and Family Courts division; and to support the Committee on Justice for Children.

Total Funds

$14,195,285

Federal Funds and Grants

$2,552,935

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,552,935

Other Funds

$268,905

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Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$268,905

State Funds

$11,373,445

State General Funds

$11,373,445

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $12,059,516

Total Funds $14,881,356

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($588)

($588)

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Judicial Retirement System.

$95,206 $7,720

$95,206 $7,720

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$174,430

$174,430

Provide funds for increased space and equipment rental costs associated

$0

$0

with the acquisition of additional space.

Provide funds to satisfy an operating deficit related to PeopleSoft billing increases.

$0

$0

Provide funds for the Consortium for Language Access in the Courts program annual supplemental fee.

$0

$0

Provide funds to fill critical vacancies in divisions that incurred personnel losses during FY 2010 and FY 2011.

$0

$0

Provide funds for operating expenses related to the Access to Justice program.

$0

$0

Provide grant funds for local organizations providing legal services to

$0

$0

victims of domestic violence.

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses. (H:Restore funding for telecommunications expenses.)
Reduce personal services to reflect a statewide hiring freeze from FY 2009 through FY 2012.
Reduce state-paid conference costs.

($2,096) ($1,004,278)
($3,606)

($2,096) ($1,004,278)
($3,606)

Reduce state-paid conference costs for the Council of Magistrate Court Judges.
Reduce state-paid conference costs for the Council of State Court Judges.

($16,283) ($18,400)

($16,283) ($18,400)

Add one staff member to perform Judicial Shared Services functions for the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals.

$81,824

$81,824

Amount appropriated in this Act

$11,373,445

$14,195,285

6.4. Judicial Qualifications Commission
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate complaints filed against a judicial officer, impose and recommend disciplinary sanctions against any judicial officer, and when necessary, file formal charges against that officer and provide a formal trial or hearing. The purpose of this appropriation is also to produce formal and informal advisory opinions; provide training and guidance to judicial candidates regarding the Code of Judicial Conduct; and investigate allegations of unethical campaign practices.

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Total Funds

$309,232

State Funds

$309,232

State General Funds

$309,232

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $251,749

Total Funds $251,749

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$7,483

$7,483

Provide funds for expenses related to the investigation and prosecution of judges.

$50,000

$50,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$309,232

$309,232

6.5. Resource Center

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide direct representation to death penalty sentenced inmates and to recruit and assist private attorneys to represent plaintiffs in habeas corpus proceedings.

Total Funds

$601,583

State Funds

$601,583

State General Funds

$601,583

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $565,500

Total Funds $565,500

Provide funds to ensure indigent death-sentenced inmates are adequately represented in legal proceedings.

$36,083

$36,083

Amount appropriated in this Act

$601,583

$601,583

Section 7: Juvenile Courts
Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified State Funds
State General Funds

$7,015,306 $447,456 $447,456
$6,567,850 $6,567,850

7.1. Council of Juvenile Court Judges

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is for the Council of Juvenile Court Judges to represent all the juvenile judges in Georgia. Jurisdiction in cases involving children includes delinquencies, status offenses, and deprivation.

Total Funds

$1,710,911

Federal Funds and Grants

$447,456

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$447,456

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State Funds

$1,263,455

State General Funds

$1,263,455

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$1,464,821

$1,912,277

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($2,635)

($2,635)

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$9,347

$9,347

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$43,630

$43,630

Eliminate one vacant Administrative Assistant position.

($24,764)

($24,764)

Reduce state-funded coordination and supervision of the Permanent Homes for Children program.

($268,000)

($268,000)

Fund renovations and moving costs to relocate the Council of Juvenile Court Judges office to Capitol Hill.

$41,056

$41,056

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,263,455

$1,710,911

7.2. Grants to Counties for Juvenile Court Judges

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is for payment of state funds to circuits to pay for juvenile court judges' salaries.

Total Funds

$5,304,395

State Funds

$5,304,395

State General Funds

$5,304,395

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $5,300,561

Total Funds $5,300,561

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Judicial Retirement System.

$3,834

$3,834

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,304,395

$5,304,395

Section 8: Prosecuting Attorneys
Total Funds Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds
State General Funds

$58,466,788 $1,802,127 $1,802,127 $56,664,661 $56,664,661

8.1. Council of Superior Court Clerks

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Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist superior court clerks throughout the state in the execution of their duties and to promote and assist in the training of Superior Court clerks.

Total Funds

$187,455

State Funds

$187,455

State General Funds

$187,455

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $208,283

Total Funds $208,283

Reduce operating funds.

($20,828)

($20,828)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$187,455

$187,455

8.2. District Attorneys

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is for the District Attorney to represent the State of Georgia in the trial and appeal of criminal cases in the Superior Court for the judicial circuit and delinquency cases in the juvenile courts per Ga. Const., Art. VI, Sec. VIII. Para I and OCGA 15-18.

Total Funds

$52,834,796

Other Funds

$1,802,127

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,802,127

State Funds

$51,032,669

State General Funds

$51,032,669

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$50,355,569

$52,157,696

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$1,784,517

$1,784,517

Provide funds for statutorily defined district attorney positions

$0

$0

provided through the creation of three new judgeships (Alcovy,

Atlanta, and Brunswick) in HB 1163, 2008 Session. (H:Funds

provided in HB 990 (2009 Session).)

Provide funds to restore critical vacancies incurred during FY

$0

$0

2010 and FY 2011.

Provide funds for deferred promotions approved in FY 2009

$0

$0

which were withheld due to budget shortfalls.

Provide funds to satisfy a budgetary shortfall.

$0

$0

Eliminate all state-funded victim advocates.

($824,169)

($824,169)

Reduce operating expenses.

($283,248)

($283,248)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$51,032,669

$52,834,796

8.3. Prosecuting Attorney's Council

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Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist Georgia's District Attorneys and State Court Solicitors.

Total Funds

$5,444,537

State Funds

$5,444,537

State General Funds

$5,444,537

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $5,203,222

Total Funds $5,203,222

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($5,011)

($5,011)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$12,323

$12,323

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Judicial Retirement System.
Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$410,796 $2,547
$100,440

$410,796 $2,547
$100,440

Reduce personal services and operating expenses.

($90,504)

($90,504)

Reflect savings based on reduced State Bar rental rates.

($189,276)

($189,276)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,444,537

$5,444,537

Section 9: Superior Courts
Total Funds State Funds
State General Funds

$58,453,299 $58,453,299 $58,453,299

9.1. Council of Superior Court Judges

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is for the operations of the Council of Superior Court Judges and is to further the improvement of the Superior Court in the administration of justice through leadership, training, policy development and budgetary and fiscal administration.

Total Funds

$1,194,221

State Funds State General Funds

$1,194,221 $1,194,221

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $1,232,886

Total Funds $1,232,886

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($146) ($8,575)

($146) ($8,575)

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Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan. Reduce funds for annual leave payout. Eliminate funding for one vacant paralegal position.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$8,320
$35,709 ($3,692) ($70,281) $1,194,221

$8,320
$35,709 ($3,692) ($70,281) $1,194,221

9.2. Judicial Administrative Districts

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regional administrative support to the judges of the Superior Court. This support includes managing budgets, policy, procedure, and providing a liaison between local and state courts.

Total Funds

$2,107,599

State Funds

$2,107,599

State General Funds

$2,107,599

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$2,126,495

$2,126,495

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$16,048 $1,158

$16,048 $1,158

Reduce personal services.

($36,102)

($36,102)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,107,599

$2,107,599

9.3. Superior Court Judges

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to enable Georgia's Superior Courts to be the general jurisdiction trial court and exercise exclusive, constitutional authority over felony cases, divorce, equity and cases regarding title to land, provided that law clerks over the fifty provided by law are to be allocated back to the circuits by caseload ranks.

Total Funds

$55,151,479

State Funds

$55,151,479

State General Funds

$55,151,479

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $53,955,549

Total Funds $53,955,549

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Judicial Retirement System.
Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$85,520 $12,243 $1,725,786

$85,520 $12,243 $1,725,786

Increase funding for Senior Judge usage.

$104,755

$104,755

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Reduce funds for five vacant law clerk positions. Reduce personal services. Adjust funding for continuing judicial education travel funds to align budget and expenditures. Freeze all non-statutory law clerk positions as they become vacant. (H:YES) Amount appropriated in this Act

1939

($267,185) ($337,116) ($128,073)
$0
$55,151,479

($267,185) ($337,116) ($128,073)
$0
$55,151,479

Section 10: Supreme Court
Total Funds Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds
State General Funds

$9,180,275 $554,931 $554,931
$8,625,344 $8,625,344

10.1. Supreme Court of Georgia

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support the Supreme Court of Georgia which exercises exclusive appellate jurisdiction in all cases involving: the construction of a treaty, the Constitution of the State of Georgia or of the United States, the constitutionality of a law, ordinance, or constitutional provision that has been drawn in question, and all cases of election contest per Ga. Const. Art. VI, Section VI, Para. II. The purpose of this appropriation is also to support the Supreme Court of Georgia in its exercise of jurisdiction in cases per Ga. Const. Art. VI, Section VI, Para. III and its administration of the Bar Exam and oversight of the Office of Reporter of Decisions.

Total Funds

$9,180,275

Other Funds

$554,931

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$554,931

State Funds

$8,625,344

State General Funds

$8,625,344

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $7,726,631

Total Funds $8,281,562

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$13,187

$13,187

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($7,307)

($7,307)

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$336,366 $242,218

$336,366 $242,218

Provide funds for a full-time docket clerk position in the Clerk's Office

$0

$0

to meet increased caseloads.

Provide funds to sustain security upgrades to existing IT infrastructure.

$0

$0

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Provide funds to implement an electronic case management system for trial court records and transcripts. Provide funds for IT equipment and maintenance costs to support transmission of electronic appellate records and transcripts. Provide funds to allow for parity between Supreme Court and Court of Appeals staff attorneys.
Provide funding for personal services to meet increased caseload.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$98,400 $109,939
$0 $105,910 $8,625,344

$98,400 $109,939
$0 $105,910 $9,180,275

Section 11: Accounting Office, State
Total Funds State Funds
State General Funds Intra-State Government Transfers
Other Intra-State Government Payments

$15,808,997 $3,616,098 $3,616,098 $12,192,899 $12,192,899

11.1. State Accounting Office

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to prescribe statewide accounting policies, procedures and practices, to provide financial management leadership to state agencies, to prepare and provide annual financial statements, and other statutory or regulatory reports, to develop and maintain the state's financial and human capital management systems, and to improve the accountability and efficiency of various financial and operational processes.

Total Funds

$15,808,997

State Funds

$3,616,098

State General Funds

$3,616,098

Intra-State Government Transfers

$12,192,899

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$12,192,899

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $3,837,653

Total Funds $16,030,552

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($1,429)

($1,429)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($570)

($570)

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$25,313 $120,340

$25,313 $120,340

Reduce funds for personal services to reflect projected expenditures and eliminate 2 positions.
Reduce personal services.

($292,167) ($73,042)

($292,167) ($73,042)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,616,098

$15,808,997

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Section 12: Administrative Services, Department of
Total Funds Other Funds
Agency Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds Intra-State Government Transfers Self Insurance Trust Fund Payments

$169,475,854 $23,557,281 $17,824,568 $5,732,713 $9,458,974 $9,458,974 $136,459,599 $136,459,599

12.1. Departmental Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all department programs.

Total Funds

$4,050,338

Other Funds

$2,451,323

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$2,451,323

State Funds

$1,599,015

State General Funds

$1,599,015

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $1,917,579

Total Funds $4,368,902

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($1,167)

($1,167)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($944)

($944)

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$52,954 $32,930

$52,954 $32,930

Reduce funds for personal services and eliminate 3 positions.

($305,069)

($305,069)

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($97,268)

($97,268)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,599,015

$4,050,338

12.2. Fleet Management

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide and manage a fuel card program for state and local governments, to implement the Motor Vehicle Contract Maintenance Program to provide repairs, roadside assistance, and maintenance for state and local government fleets, and to establish a motor pool for traveling state employees.

Total Funds

$1,020,141

Other Funds

$1,020,141

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Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,020,141

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948) Reduce state funds and utilize reserve funds for operations. Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $158,370
($158,370) $0

Total Funds $1,178,511 ($158,370) $1,020,141

12.3. Mail and Courier

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to operate an interoffice mail services network providing daily and specialized courier services to state offices within thirty-five miles of metro Atlanta.

Total Funds

$1,079,669

Other Funds

$1,079,669

Agency Funds

$1,079,669

12.4. Risk Management

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to administer a liability insurance program to protect state government and employees from work-related claims, to provide indemnification funds for public officers and public school personnel in case of disability or death, to identify and control risks and hazards to minimize loss, to insure state-owned buildings and property against damage or destruction, to partner with the Department of Labor in administering unemployment claims, and to administer the Workers' Compensation Program.

Total Funds

$136,459,599

Intra-State Government Transfers

$136,459,599

Self Insurance Trust Fund Payments

$136,459,599

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $0

Total Funds $134,959,599

Increase funds to reflect the DOAS Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund premiums (Other Funds: $1,500,000).

$0

$1,500,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0 $136,459,599

12.5. State Purchasing
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to publicize government contract opportunities on the Georgia Procurement Registry; to maintain a comprehensive listing of all agency contracts; to manage bids, Requests For Proposals, and Requests For Quotes; to provide and oversee Purchasing Cards; to conduct reverse auctions for nonconstruction goods and services valued above $100,000; to leverage the state's

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purchasing power in obtaining contracts; to train vendors seeking contract opportunities; and to certify Small and/or Minority Business Vendors.

Total Funds

$12,279,758

Other Funds

$12,279,758

Agency Funds

$12,279,758

12.6. Surplus Property

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to reduce cost through maximization of the useful life of state-owned equipment and redistribution of property to state and local governments, qualifying non-profits, and to the public through auction.

Total Funds

$1,198,594

Other Funds

$1,198,594

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,198,594

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

12.7. Certificate of Need Appeal Panel

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to review decisions made by the Department of Community Health on Certificate of Need applications.

Total Funds

$41,559

State Funds

$41,559

State General Funds

$41,559

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $46,177

Total Funds $46,177

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($4,618)

($4,618)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$41,559

$41,559

12.8. Office of State Administrative Hearings

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide an independent forum for the impartial and timely resolution of disputes between the public and state agencies.

Total Funds

$3,863,427

Other Funds

$1,300,805

Agency Funds

$1,300,805

State Funds

$2,562,622

State General Funds

$2,562,622

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

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Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948) Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium. Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan. Reduce funds for equipment. Increase other funds for operations (Other Funds: $691,316). Replace state funds with other funds for operating expenses. Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $2,765,079
($17,480) $92,971 ($2,257) $0
($275,691) $2,562,622

Total Funds $3,374,568
($17,480) $92,971 ($2,257)
$691,316 ($275,691) $3,863,427

12.9. Office of the State Treasurer

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to set cash management policies for state agencies; assist agencies with bank services and accounts; monitor agency deposits and disbursement patterns; to invest funds for state and local entities; to track warrants, fund agency allotments, and pay state debt service; and to manage state revenue collections; and to manage the Path2College 529 Plan.

Total Funds

$3,164,336

Other Funds

$3,164,336

Agency Funds

$3,164,336

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $0

Total Funds $3,250,617

Reduce other funds for operating expenses (Other Funds: $32,500).

$0

($32,500)

Reduce funds for personal services to reflect projected expenditures (Other Funds: $53,781).

$0

($53,781)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$3,164,336

12.10. Payments to Georgia Aviation Authority

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide oversight and efficient operation of state aircraft and aviation operations to ensure the safety of state air travelers and aviation property.

Total Funds

$6,318,433

Other Funds

$1,062,655

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,062,655

State Funds

$5,255,778

State General Funds

$5,255,778

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $5,728,588

Total Funds $6,791,243

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Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses. Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan. Reduce funds for operating expenses. Reduce funds for personal services to reflect projected expenditures. Amount appropriated in this Act

$50,755 $49,264 ($279,515) ($293,314) $5,255,778

$50,755 $49,264 ($279,515) ($293,314) $6,318,433

12.11. Payments to Georgia Technology Authority

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to set the direction for the state's use of technology and promote efficient, secure, and cost-effective delivery of information technology services.

Total Funds

$0

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $0

Total Funds $0

Submit payment to State Treasury (Other Funds: $20,972,832). (H:YES)

$0

$0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$0

Section 13: Agriculture, Department of
Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds
State General Funds

$46,754,853 $6,622,918 $6,622,918 $10,498,710 $10,498,710 $29,633,225 $29,633,225

13.1. Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide payment to the Board of Regents for diagnostic laboratory testing, for veterinary consultation and assistance, for disease surveillance, and for outreach to veterinarians, animal industries, and pet owners within the State of Georgia.

Total Funds

$2,867,499

State Funds

$2,867,499

State General Funds

$2,867,499

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$3,116,847

$3,116,847

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Reduce funds for operating expenses. Amount appropriated in this Act

($249,348) $2,867,499

($249,348) $2,867,499

13.2. Consumer Protection

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for public health and safety by monitoring, inspecting and regulating the cultivation, processing, and production of livestock, meat, poultry, and other food products; by inspecting establishments that sell food for offsite consumption, food warehouses, wholesale and mobile meat and seafood vendors, dairy farms, and food banks; by certifying organic products, shellfish, and bottled water; by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating the companion animal, bird, and equine industries (including reports of abuse by private owners); by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating the plant and apiary industries including performing phytosanitary inspections; by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating the pesticide and wood treatment industries; and by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating animal feed, pet food, and grains. The purpose of this appropriation is also to ensure accurate commercial transactions by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating weights and measures and fuel sales.

Total Funds

$32,295,345

Federal Funds and Grants

$6,587,918

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$6,587,918

Other Funds

$9,161,240

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$9,161,240

State Funds

$16,546,187

State General Funds

$16,546,187

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $16,429,128

Total Funds $32,178,286

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($16,402)

($16,402)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$15,253

$15,253

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$160,784 $662,970

$160,784 $662,970

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($695,546)

($695,546)

Reduce funds for personal services.

($10,000)

($10,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$16,546,187

$32,295,345

13.3. Departmental Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department.

Total Funds

$2,419,455

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Other Funds

$200,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$200,000

State Funds

$2,219,455

State General Funds

$2,219,455

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$2,084,388

$2,284,388

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($5,741)

($5,741)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$1,606

$1,606

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$22,060

$22,060

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$117,142

$117,142

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,219,455

$2,419,455

13.4. Marketing and Promotion

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to manage the state's farmers markets, to promote Georgia's agricultural products domestically and internationally, to administer relevant certification marks, to provide poultry and livestock commodity data, to administer surety bonds, to provide information to the public, and to publish Market Bulletin.

Total Funds

$6,352,862

Federal Funds and Grants

$35,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$35,000

Other Funds

$1,137,470

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,137,470

State Funds

$5,180,392

State General Funds

$5,180,392

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $5,295,768

Total Funds $6,468,238

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($3,121)

($3,121)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$3,287

$3,287

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$31,361 $143,057

$31,361 $143,057

Reduce funds for the Market Bulletin.

($147,960)

($147,960)

Reduce funds.

($42,000)

($42,000)

Reduce funds for advertising contracts.

($100,000)

($100,000)

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Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,180,392

$6,352,862

13.5. Poultry Veterinary Diagnostic Labs

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to pay for the operation of the Poultry Diagnostic Veterinary Labs, which conduct disease diagnoses and monitoring.

Total Funds

$2,819,692

State Funds

$2,819,692

State General Funds

$2,819,692

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$3,064,883

$3,064,883

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($245,191)

($245,191)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,819,692

$2,819,692

Section 14: Banking and Finance, Department of
Total Funds State Funds
State General Funds

$10,839,100 $10,839,100 $10,839,100

14.1. Consumer Protection and Assistance

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide legal advice and legislative drafting support for the Commissioner and staff.

Total Funds

$211,185

State Funds

$211,185

State General Funds

$211,185

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$208,905

$208,905

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$352

$352

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($99)

($99)

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$1,461

$1,461

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$6,566

$6,566

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($6,000)

($6,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$211,185

$211,185

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14.2. Departmental Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all department programs.

Total Funds

$1,970,162

State Funds

$1,970,162

State General Funds

$1,970,162

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $2,011,412

Total Funds $2,011,412

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$3,387

$3,387

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($958)

($958)

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$14,069 $53,594

$14,069 $53,594

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($9,998)

($9,998)

Eliminate 1 training manager position.

($101,344)

($101,344)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,970,162

$1,970,162

14.3. Financial Institution Supervision

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to examine and regulate depository financial institutions, state-chartered banks, trust companies, credit unions, bank holding companies, and international banking organizations; to track performance of financial service providers operating in Georgia, to monitor industry trends, respond to negative trends, and establish operating guidelines; and to collaborate with law enforcement, federal regulators, and other regulatory agencies on examination findings.

Total Funds

$6,936,259

State Funds

$6,936,259

State General Funds

$6,936,259

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$7,138,357

$7,138,357

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$12,021

$12,021

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($3,399)

($3,399)

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$49,932

$49,932

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$220,259

$220,259

Reduce funding for personal services.

($113,593)

($113,593)

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($10,000)

($10,000)

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Reduce real estate rentals and realize other operational reductions by consolidating the functions of the College Park and Savannah district offices. Hold 3 bank examiner positions vacant.
Reduce funds for temporary assistance used by examiners.
Reduce funds for a credit specialist.
Amount appropriated in this Act

($117,691)

($117,691)

($141,000) ($1,210)
($97,417) $6,936,259

($141,000) ($1,210)
($97,417) $6,936,259

14.4. Non-Depository Financial Institution Supervision

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect consumers from unfair, deceptive or fraudulent residential mortgage lending practices and money service businesses, enforce applicable laws and regulations, and provide efficient and flexible application, registrations and notification procedures for non-depository financial institutions.

Total Funds

$1,721,494

State Funds

$1,721,494

State General Funds

$1,721,494

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$1,891,052

$1,891,052

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$3,184

$3,184

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($900)

($900)

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$13,227 $54,286

$13,227 $54,286

Eliminate 3 positions.

($91,000)

($91,000)

Reduce temporary assistance.

($14,000)

($14,000)

Realize personal services savings from instituting an electronic registration system.

($134,355)

($134,355)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,721,494

$1,721,494

Section 15: Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Department of

Total Funds

$1,150,993,749

Federal Funds and Grants Community Mental Health Services Block
Grant (CFDA 93.958) Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778) Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse Block
Grant (CFDA 93.959)

$162,715,017 $13,383,988 $22,427,899 $51,433,454

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Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667) Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (CFDA 93.558) Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds Agency Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Intra-State Government Transfers Other Intra-State Government Payments

$37,901,729
$20,541,722
$17,026,225 $85,935,334 $69,512,020 $16,423,314 $895,653,475 $885,398,337 $10,255,138 $6,689,923 $6,689,923

15.1. Adult Addictive Diseases Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a continuum of programs, services and supports for adults who abuse alcohol and other drugs or who have a chemical dependency and also to provide assistance for compulsive gamblers.

Total Funds

$94,257,391

Federal Funds and Grants

$50,367,245

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$200,000

Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse Block Grant (CFDA 93.959)

$30,036,757

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (CFDA 93.558) $20,130,488

Other Funds

$435,795

Agency Funds

$434,903

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$892

State Funds

$43,454,351

State General Funds

$43,454,351

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $43,399,766

Total Funds $94,202,806

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$32,462

$32,462

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$22,123

$22,123

Reclassify other funds as federal funds in accordance with State Accounting Office Financial Management Policies and Procedures. (H:YES)

$0

$0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$43,454,351

$94,257,391

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15.2. Adult Developmental Disabilities Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to promote independence of adults with significant development disabilities through institutional care, community support and respite, job readiness, training, and a crisis and access line.

Total Funds

$344,157,252

Federal Funds and Grants

$42,135,688

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$11,087,995

Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667)

$30,636,459

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (CFDA 93.558)

$411,234

Other Funds

$44,184,453

Agency Funds

$33,000,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$11,184,453

State Funds

$257,837,111

State General Funds

$247,581,973

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$10,255,138

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $186,574,002

Total Funds $272,894,143

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$728,087

$728,087

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$2,642,774

$2,642,774

Provide for an additional 250 waiver slots for the New Options Waiver (NOW) and Comprehensive Waiver (COMP) for the developmentally disabled to meet the requirements of the State's settlement agreement with the US Department of Justice.
Provide funding for 400 family supports, 5 crisis respite homes, and 6 mobile crisis teams to serve developmental disabilities consumers in community settings to meet the requirements of the State's settlement agreement with the US Department of Justice.
Replace loss of the enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentages (FMAP) from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009.

$7,463,475 $12,800,081 $42,144,989

$7,463,475 $12,800,081 $42,144,989

Annualize the cost of the FY 2011 150 waiver slots for the New Options Waiver (NOW) and Comprehensive Waiver (COMP) for the developmentally disabled to meet the requirements of the State's settlement agreement with the US Department of Justice.
Reclassify other funds as federal funds in accordance with State Accounting Office Financial Management Policies and Procedures. (H:YES)
Realize efficiencies of serving fewer consumers in institutions by closing one state hospital. (H:Recognize savings from moving hospital patients into community services.)
Provide funding for additional New Options Waivers/Comprehensive Supports Waivers to serve youth aging out of DFCS care.

$7,092,697 $0
($2,289,405) $680,411

$7,092,697 $0
($2,289,405) $680,411

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Amount appropriated in this Act

$257,837,111 $344,157,252

15.3. Adult Forensic Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide psychological evaluations of defendants, mental health screening and evaluations, inpatient mental health treatment, competency remediation, forensic evaluation services, and supportive housing for forensic consumers.

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $214,227,645

Total Funds $236,938,588

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$423,645 $1,793,764

$423,645 $1,793,764

Provide funding for mental health consumers in community settings to meet the requirements of the State's settlement agreement with the US Department of Justice.
Replace loss of the enhanced FMAP from the ARRA of 2009.

$32,013,760 $8,166,004

$32,013,760 $8,166,004

Amount appropriated in this Act

$256,624,818 $279,335,761

15.5. Adult Nursing Home Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide skilled nursing home services to Georgian's with mental retardation or developmental disabilities.

Total Funds

$12,205,793

Other Funds

$9,012,772

Agency Funds

$9,012,772

State Funds

$3,193,021

State General Funds

$3,193,021

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $2,770,981

Total Funds $11,783,753

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$65,841

$65,841

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$356,199

$356,199

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,193,021

$12,205,793

15.6. Child and Adolescent Addictive Diseases Services
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide services to children and adolescents for the safe withdrawal from abused substances and promote a transition to productive living.

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Total Funds

$14,112,422

Federal Funds and Grants

$10,976,086

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$226,000

Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse Block Grant (CFDA 93.959)

$10,750,086

State Funds

$3,136,336

State General Funds

$3,136,336

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $3,097,715

Total Funds $14,073,801

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$38,621

$38,621

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,136,336

$14,112,422

15.7. Child and Adolescent Developmental Disabilities

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, residential, support, and education services to promote independence for children and adolescents with developmental disabilities.

Total Funds

$11,531,429

Federal Funds and Grants

$2,898,692

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$2,898,692

Other Funds

$65,839

Agency Funds

$65,839

State Funds

$8,566,898

State General Funds

$8,566,898

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $8,462,945

Total Funds $11,427,476

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$54,031 $49,922

$54,031 $49,922

Reduce one-time funds for the Marcus Institute. (H:Decrease waiting list for services provided to children with developmental disabilities.)

$0

$0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$8,566,898

$11,531,429

15.8. Child and Adolescent Forensic Services
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, treatment and residential services to children and adolescent clients referred by Georgia's criminal justice or corrections system.

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Total Funds

$3,170,015

State Funds

$3,170,015

State General Funds

$3,170,015

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $3,099,895

Total Funds $3,099,895

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$16,970 $53,150

$16,970 $53,150

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,170,015

$3,170,015

15.9. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, treatment, crisis stabilization, and residential services to children and adolescents with mental illness.

Total Funds

$87,687,250

Federal Funds and Grants

$9,432,552

Community Mental Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.958)

$6,668,769

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$2,763,783

Other Funds

$2,669,781

Agency Funds

$85,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$2,584,781

State Funds

$75,584,917

State General Funds

$75,584,917

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$67,817,429

$79,919,762

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$228,479 $171,878

$228,479 $171,878

Replace loss of the enhanced FMAP from the ARRA of 2009.

$3,790,838

$3,790,838

Transfer state funds related to the transition of child and adolescent programs to community settings from the Direct Care Support Services program to the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services program to properly align expenditures to budget.

$3,576,293

$3,576,293

Amount appropriated in this Act

$75,584,917

$87,687,250

15.10. Departmental Administration - Behavioral Health
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all mental health, developmental disabilities and addictive diseases programs of the

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department.

Total Funds

$47,615,974

Federal Funds and Grants

$11,643,883

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$4,348,250

Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667)

$7,265,270

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$30,363

Other Funds

$22,133

Agency Funds

$22,133

State Funds

$35,572,615

State General Funds

$35,572,615

Intra-State Government Transfers

$377,343

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$377,343

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$33,974,332

$46,017,691

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$577,247

$577,247

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($138,259)

($138,259)

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$127,120 $476,979

$127,120 $476,979

Transfer state funds related to the Department of Human Resources reorganization from the Department of Human Services for software licensing.

$555,196

$555,196

Reclassify other funds as federal funds in accordance with State Accounting Office Financial Management Policies and Procedures. (H:YES)

$0

$0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$35,572,615

$47,615,974

15.11. Direct Care Support Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to operate seven state-owned and operated hospitals.

Total Funds

$186,740,356

Other Funds

$27,214,704

Agency Funds

$25,761,373

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,453,331

State Funds

$153,213,072

State General Funds

$153,213,072

Intra-State Government Transfers

$6,312,580

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$6,312,580

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$147,609,055 $181,136,339

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$821,810

$821,810

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$11,628,691

$11,628,691

Transfer state funds related to the transition of child and adolescent programs to community settings from the Direct Care Support Services program to the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services program to properly align expenditures to budget.

($3,576,293)

($3,576,293)

Realize efficiencies of serving fewer consumers in institutions by closing one state hospital. (H:Recognize savings from moving hospital patients into community services.)

($3,270,191)

($3,270,191)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$153,213,072 $186,740,356

15.12. Substance Abuse Prevention

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to promote the health and well-being of children, youth, families and communities through preventing the use and/or abuse of alcohol, tobacco and drugs.

Total Funds

$12,590,068

Federal Funds and Grants

$12,425,661

Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse Block Grant (CFDA 93.959)

$10,646,611

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,779,050

State Funds

$164,407

State General Funds

$164,407

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $121,792

Total Funds $12,547,453

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$42,615

$42,615

Amount appropriated in this Act

$164,407

$12,590,068

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

15.13. Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to promote quality services and support for people with developmental disabilities and their families.

Total Funds

$2,473,170

Federal Funds and Grants

$2,427,624

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Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,427,624

State Funds

$45,546

State General Funds

$45,546

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $50,607

Total Funds $2,478,231

Reduce funds for contracts.

($5,061)

($5,061)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$45,546

$2,473,170

15.14. Sexual Offender Review Board

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect Georgia's children by identifying convicted sexual offenders that present the greatest risk of sexually reoffending.

Total Funds

$777,464

State Funds

$777,464

State General Funds

$777,464

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$767,059

$767,059

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$10,405

$10,405

Amount appropriated in this Act

$777,464

$777,464

Section 16: Community Affairs, Department of
Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds
Agency Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds

$206,164,119 $167,430,169 $167,430,169 $11,514,015
$121,153 $11,392,862 $27,219,935 $27,219,935

16.1. Building Construction
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain up-to-date minimum building construction standards for all new structures built in the state; to inspect factory built (modular) buildings to ensure Georgia's minimum construction codes are met; to review proposed enhancements to local government construction codes; and to provide professional training to building inspectors and builders on Georgia's construction codes.

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Total Funds

$465,648

Other Funds

$239,704

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$239,704

State Funds

$225,944

State General Funds

$225,944

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$218,821

$458,525

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$273

$273

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$6,850

$6,850

Amount appropriated in this Act

$225,944

$465,648

16.2. Coordinated Planning

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that county and city governments meet the requirements of the Georgia Planning Act of 1989 by establishing standards and procedures for comprehensive plans and reviewing plans submitted by local governments; to provide training and assistance to local governments in completing comprehensive plans for quality growth by offering mapping and Geographical Information System (GIS) services, online planning tools, and resource teams, and funding the regional planning efforts of Regional Commissions; and to provide annexation reports from Georgia cities to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Total Funds

$4,390,796

Federal Funds and Grants

$69,038

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$69,038

Other Funds

$192,015

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$192,015

State Funds

$4,129,743

State General Funds

$4,129,743

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$4,471,871

$4,732,924

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$3,184

$3,184

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$35,997

$35,997

Reduce funds for the 12 Regional Commissions.

($286,309)

($286,309)

Reduce operating expenses.

($15,000)

($15,000)

Reduce operations.

($30,000)

($30,000)

Reduce operations.

($50,000)

($50,000)

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Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,129,743

$4,390,796

16.3. Departmental Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department.

Total Funds

$5,082,358

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,773,802

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,773,802

Other Funds

$2,109,845

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$2,109,845

State Funds

$1,198,711

State General Funds

$1,198,711

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$1,259,529

$5,143,176

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($119,409)

($119,409)

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$17,556

$17,556

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$41,035

$41,035

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,198,711

$5,082,358

16.4. Federal Community and Economic Development Programs

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to administer federal grant and loan programs to promote volunteerism and community and economic development among local governments, development authorities, and private entities.

Total Funds

$47,090,496

Federal Funds and Grants

$45,205,628

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$45,205,628

Other Funds

$309,587

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$309,587

State Funds

$1,575,281

State General Funds

$1,575,281

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$1,639,431

$47,154,646

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$11,016

$11,016

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$28,115

$28,115

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Reduce funds for operating expenses. Reduce operating expenses. Reduce operations. Amount appropriated in this Act

($38,281) ($40,000) ($25,000) $1,575,281

($38,281) ($40,000) ($25,000) $47,090,496

16.5. Homeownership Programs

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to expand the supply of affordable housing through rehabilitation and construction financing, and to promote homeownership for low and moderate income individuals by providing sustainable housing grants to local governments, administering mortgage and down payment assistance programs for low and moderate income homebuyers, and offering homeownership counseling and home buyer education programs through a partnership with private providers.

Total Funds

$4,631,991

Federal Funds and Grants

$794,163

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$794,163

Other Funds

$3,837,828

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$3,837,828

16.6. Regional Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to promote access to Department services and assistance through a statewide network of regional representatives, to provide technical assistance and grants to local communities to achieve goals relating to housing and community and economic development projects and services that are in-line with the community's comprehensive plan, and to develop leadership infrastructure across local governments.

Total Funds

$1,378,938

Federal Funds and Grants

$105,625

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$105,625

Other Funds

$175,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$175,000

State Funds

$1,098,313

State General Funds

$1,098,313

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$1,080,551

$1,361,176

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$2,172

$2,172

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$32,328

$32,328

Reduce operating expenses.

($16,738)

($16,738)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,098,313

$1,378,938

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16.7. Rental Housing Programs

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide affordable rental housing to very low, low, and moderate-income households by allocating federal and state housing tax credits on a competitive basis, by administering low-interest loans for affordable rental housing, by researching affordable housing issues, and by providing tenant-based assistance to low-income individuals and families allowing them to rent safe, decent, and sanitary dwelling units in the private rental market.

Total Funds

$121,275,826

Federal Funds and Grants

$118,208,730

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$118,208,730

Other Funds

$3,067,096

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$3,067,096

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$2,621,738 $123,897,564

Eliminate funds for down payment assistance loans and use existing funds to meet federal match requirement.

($2,621,738) ($2,621,738)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0 $121,275,826

16.8. Research and Surveys

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to conduct surveys and collect financial and management data from local governments and authorities in accordance with Georgia law.

Total Funds

$369,404

State Funds

$369,404

State General Funds

$369,404

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$374,162

$374,162

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$555

$555

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$11,378

$11,378

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($16,691)

($16,691)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$369,404

$369,404

16.9. Special Housing Initiatives
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the State Housing Trust Fund; to provide grants for providers of shelter and services to the homeless; to administer loans and grants for affordable housing; to offer local communities collaboration and technical

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assistance in the development and implementation of an affordable housing plan; and to provide for other special housing initiatives.

Total Funds

$5,324,954

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,254,596

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,254,596

Other Funds

$1,107,466

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,107,466

State Funds

$2,962,892

State General Funds

$2,962,892

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $3,107,892

Total Funds $5,469,954

Delete one-time funds for the Columbus House of Mercy.

($75,000)

($75,000)

Reduce State Housing Trust Fund.

($70,000)

($70,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,962,892

$5,324,954

16.10. State Community Development Programs

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist Georgia cities, small towns, and neighborhoods in the development of their core commercial areas and to champion new development opportunities for rural Georgia.

Total Funds

$1,186,074

Federal Funds and Grants

$5,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$5,000

Other Funds

$320,793

Agency Funds

$121,153

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$199,640

State Funds

$860,281

State General Funds

$860,281

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $854,677

Total Funds $1,180,470

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$2,536 $23,068

$2,536 $23,068

Reduce funds for personal services to reflect projected expenditures. (H:Reduce operating expenses.)

($20,000)

($20,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$860,281

$1,186,074

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16.11. State Economic Development Programs

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants and loans to local governments and businesses and to leverage private investment in order to attract and promote economic development and job creation.

Total Funds

$11,730,355

Federal Funds and Grants

$13,587

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$13,587

Other Funds

$154,681

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$154,681

State Funds

$11,562,087

State General Funds

$11,562,087

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $6,560,084

Total Funds $6,728,352

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$221

$221

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$1,782

$1,782

Provide funds for Regional Economic Business Assistance grants.

$5,000,000

$5,000,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$11,562,087

$11,730,355

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

16.12. Payments to Georgia Environmental Finance Authority

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for water, wastewater, solid waste, energy, and land conservation projects.

Total Funds

$283,495

State Funds

$283,495

State General Funds

$283,495

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$286,358

$286,358

Reduce funds.

($2,863)

($2,863)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$283,495

$283,495

16.13. Payments to Georgia Regional Transportation Authority
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to improve Georgia's mobility, air quality, and land use practices by operating the Xpress bus service, conducting transportation improvement studies, producing an annual Air Quality Report, and reviewing

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Developments of Regional Impact.

Total Funds

$2,953,784

State Funds

$2,953,784

State General Funds

$2,953,784

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$3,190,501

$3,190,501

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($15,396)

($15,396)

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$33,241

$33,241

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$93,381

$93,381

Reduce funds for personal services to reflect projected expenditures in the Administration program.

($63,101)

($63,101)

Replace state funds with federal funds for personal services in the Transportation Project Planning program.

($255,949)

($255,949)

Reduce operating expenses.

($28,893)

($28,893)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,953,784

$2,953,784

Section 17: Community Health, Department of

Total Funds

$11,868,704,069

Federal Funds and Grants Maternal and Child Health Services Block
Grant (CFDA 93.994) Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$5,584,340,124 $21,823,532
$4,892,137,712

Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.991)
State Children's Insurance Program (CFDA 93.767) Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (CFDA 93.558) Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,911,798 $199,392,068 $13,930,360 $454,144,654

Other Funds Agency Funds

$237,186,463 $80,173,604

Indigent Care Trust Fund - Public Hospital Authorities Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$139,386,524 $9,826,335

Prior Year funds State General Funds

$7,800,000

State Funds Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund

$2,643,782,115 $1,933,708

Hospital Provider Payment Nursing Home Provider Fees

$224,138,048 $131,321,939

State General Funds

$2,173,801,512

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Tobacco Settlement Funds Intra-State Government Transfers
Health Insurance Payments Medicaid Services Payments - Other Agencies Other Intra-State Government Payments

$112,586,908 $3,403,395,367 $3,122,520,505
$280,857,262 $17,600

17.1. Adolescent and Adult Health Promotion

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide education and services to promote the health and well being of Georgians. Activities include preventing teenage pregnancies, tobacco use prevention, cancer screening and prevention, and family planning services.

Total Funds

$42,728,429

Federal Funds and Grants

$33,352,970

Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.994)

$187,504

Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.991)

$41,694

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (CFDA 93.558) $13,930,360

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$19,193,412

Other Funds

$400,139

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$400,139

State Funds

$8,975,320

State General Funds

$3,822,881

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$5,152,439

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $9,591,492

Total Funds $44,624,686

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$8,564 $38,154

$8,564 $38,154

Reduce funds for personal services.

($118,697)

($118,697)

Reduce operating expenses.

($358,461)

($358,461)

Realign Temporary Assistance for Needy Families funds based on prior year expenditures.
Reclassify other funds as federal funds in accordance with State Accounting Office Financial Management Policies and Procedures. (G:YES) (H:YES)
Reduce programmatic grant-in-aid to County Boards of Health.

$0 ($1,280,085)

$0

$0

($35,732)

($35,732)

Reduce funds for contracts.

($150,000)

($150,000)

Replace state general funds with tobacco settlement funds (Amount: $87,262). (G:YES) (H:YES)

$0

$0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$8,975,320

$42,728,429

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17.2. Adult Essential Health Treatment Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide treatment and services to low income Georgians with cancer, and Georgians at risk of stroke or heart attacks.

Total Funds

$7,934,679

Federal Funds and Grants

$775,110

Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.991)

$775,110

State Funds

$7,159,569

State General Funds

$546,320

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$6,613,249

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $7,809,846

Total Funds $9,552,410

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$4,579

$4,579

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$25,407

$25,407

Replace state general funds with tobacco settlement funds (Amount: $138,249). (G:YES) (H:YES)
Transfer the Refugee Health Screening and Testing subprogram to the Infectious Disease program.
Recognize contract savings from moving high cost Hemophilia clients into the federal Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan (PECIP).

$0 $0 ($680,263)

$0 ($967,454) ($680,263)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,159,569

$7,934,679

17.3. Aged, Blind and Disabled Medicaid

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide health care access primarily to elderly and disabled individuals. There is also hereby appropriated to the Department of Community Health a specific sum of money equal to all the provider fees paid to the Indigent Care Trust Fund created pursuant to Article 6A of chapter 8 of Title 31. The sum of money is appropriated for payments for nursing homes pursuant to Article 6A.

Total Funds

$4,304,153,811

Federal Funds and Grants

$2,628,143,060

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$2,625,355,846

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,787,214

Other Funds

$70,142,988

Agency Funds

$62,342,988

Prior Year funds State General Funds

$7,800,000

State Funds

$1,338,579,131

Hospital Provider Payment

$25,488,041

Nursing Home Provider Fees

$131,321,939

State General Funds

$1,181,769,151

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Intra-State Government Transfers

$267,288,632

Medicaid Services Payments - Other Agencies

$267,288,632

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$916,469,015 $4,293,160,373

Reflect the discontinuation of the increased American Recovery and

$362,150,507

$0

Reinvestment Act (ARRA) federal medical assistance percentage

(FMAP) funds and replace with state funds.

Restore funds from a one-time reduction in FY 2011 to Medicare Part D clawback payments.

$86,339,260

$86,339,260

Reflect savings from the elimination of underperforming contracts.

($10,425,225) ($30,617,401)

Reflect estimated savings from drug company settlements.

($8,500,000) ($8,500,000)

Reduce Medicaid reimbursement by 1% for all providers excluding hospital and home and community based services.(H:Reduce Medicaid reimbursement by 1/2% for all providers excluding hospital and home and community based services.)

($3,373,825)

($9,908,442)

Provide funds to reflect revised federal policies in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act that reduce fee for service Medicaid rebates.

$7,751,719

$22,765,695

Reflect an increase in the federal financial participation rate from

($5,192,727)

$0

65.80% to 65.95%.

Increase existing member copayments.

($3,136,135) ($9,210,384)

Transfer funds from the Department of Corrections to Medicaid to reflect the relocation of medically fragile offenders to community nursing homes.

$1,030,300

$3,025,845

Reflect the loss of federal funds due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

$0 ($52,493,622)

Eliminate optional benefit coverage for adult vision, dental, and podiatry services. (H:NO)

$0

$0

Reflect state share of Medicaid fraud settlement.

($7,800,000)

$0

Provide funding for 33 slots in the Independent Care Waiver Program (ICWP) to address the community waiting list.

$545,543

$1,602,182

Effective January 1st, transition Medicaid eligibility from six month reviews to 12 month reviews while still requiring clients to report changes in their status outside of the review time.

$2,720,699

$7,990,305

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,338,579,131 $4,304,153,811

17.4. Departmental Administration and Program Support

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all departmental programs.

Total Funds

$354,866,098

Federal Funds and Grants

$247,921,232

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$218,974,296

Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.991)

$87,135

State Children's Insurance Program (CFDA 93.767)

$23,205,591

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Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$5,654,210

Other Funds

$2,854,039

Agency Funds

$2,611,520

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$242,519

State Funds

$82,988,636

State General Funds

$82,856,841

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$131,795

Intra-State Government Transfers

$21,102,191

Health Insurance Payments

$21,102,191

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $85,955,008

Total Funds $362,569,179

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$1,266,253

$1,266,253

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$42,034

$42,034

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$224,555

$224,555

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$1,193,505

$1,193,505

Reduce funds for computer contracts to reflect savings from transition to a new Medicaid Management Information Systems (MMIS) vendor.
Reduce funds to reflect annualized space consolidation savings.

($5,815,788) ($62,063)

($11,631,576) ($124,126)

Reduce funds for personal services.

($147,144)

($206,002)

Replace state general funds with federal funds for a nursing home eligibility online processing system.
Replace state general funds with other funds from fraud control global settlements.
Transfer state funds related to the Department of Human Resources reorganization from the Department of Human Services to the Department of Community Health for Public Health telecommunications ($2,295,090) and software licensing ($237,186).

($200,000) ($1,000,000)
$2,532,276

$0 $0 $2,532,276

Reflect Administrative efficiencies.

($1,000,000) ($1,000,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$82,988,636 $354,866,098

17.5. Emergency Preparedness/Trauma System Improvement

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to prepare for natural disasters, bioterrorism, and other emergencies, as well as improving the capacity of the state's trauma system.

Total Funds

$36,919,939

Federal Funds and Grants

$34,520,391

Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.991)

$839,434

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$33,680,957

State Funds

$2,399,548

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State General Funds

$2,399,548

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $3,082,935

Total Funds $37,603,326

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$17,090 $53,523

$17,090 $53,523

Eliminate trauma registry contracts, and require trauma centers to report to the registry in order to be eligible for Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission grants.

($754,000)

($754,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,399,548

$36,919,939

17.6. Epidemiology

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to monitor, investigate, and respond to disease, injury, and other events of public health concern.

Total Funds

$8,849,301

Federal Funds and Grants

$4,941,516

Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.991)

$196,750

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$4,744,766

Other Funds

$25,156

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$25,156

State Funds

$3,865,029

State General Funds

$3,749,392

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$115,637

Intra-State Government Transfers

$17,600

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$17,600

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$3,859,926

$9,044,198

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$20,150 $44,747

$20,150 $44,747

Reflect the discontinuation of the increased ARRA FMAP funds available to the Georgia Poison Control Center, and replace with state funds. (H:Adds $50,000 to Governor's Recommendation.)
Reduce programmatic grant-in-aid to County Boards of Health.

$262,195 ($141,215)

$262,195 ($141,215)

Reduce funds for personal services.

($158,884)

($158,884)

Reflect the loss of federal funds due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

$0

($200,000)

FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2011

1971

Discontinue Georgia Public Health Laboratory (GPHL) testing that is duplicative of private sector services.
Amount appropriated in this Act

($21,890) $3,865,029

($21,890) $8,849,301

17.7. Health Care Access and Improvement

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants and other support services for programs that seek to improve health access and outcomes in rural and underserved areas of Georgia through the State Office of Rural Health, the various commissions of the Office of Health Improvement, and the Office of Health Information Technology and Transparency.

Total Funds

$6,812,786

Federal Funds and Grants

$588,838

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$416,250

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$172,588

Other Funds

$100,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$100,000

State Funds

$6,123,948

State General Funds

$6,123,948

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$6,244,337

$6,933,175

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$401

$401

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$23,190

$23,190

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$96,415

$96,415

Reduce funds for Area Health Education Centers (AHEC).

($106,426)

($106,426)

Recognize savings from the integration of health improvement and public health programs.

($623,829)

($623,829)

Reduce one-time funds for Erlanger Life Force Air Ambulance Program. (H:Provide on-going contract for operating cost with Erlanger Life Force Air Ambulance.)
Reduce funds for St. Joseph Mercy Care contract.

$0 ($10,140)

$0 ($10,140)

Provide funding for two "new start" Community Health Centers to be administered and contracted with the Georgia Association for Primary Health Care; sites: Berrien County and Baldwin County.

$500,000

$500,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$6,123,948

$6,812,786

17.8. Healthcare Facility Regulation

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to inspect and license long term care and health care facilities.

Total Funds

$14,438,199

1972

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Federal Funds and Grants

$8,461,900

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$2,939,995

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$5,521,905

Other Funds

$72,549

Agency Funds

$72,549

State Funds

$5,903,750

State General Funds

$5,903,750

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $6,978,289

Total Funds $15,512,738

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$1,161 $129

$1,161 $129

Reduce state funds for six new state licensure positions provided for in the FY 2011 Appropriations Act (HB 948).
Eliminate funds for Adult Day Care licensure.

($478,181) ($90,921)

($478,181) ($90,921)

Reduce funds for travel.

($128,727)

($128,727)

Reduce funds for personal services.

($378,000)

($378,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,903,750

$14,438,199

17.9. Immunization

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide immunization, consultation, training, assessment, vaccines, and technical assistance.

Total Funds

$10,321,670

Federal Funds and Grants

$7,637,140

Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.991)

$587,424

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$7,049,716

State Funds

$2,684,530

State General Funds

$2,684,530

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$2,673,093

$12,804,947

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$1,960 $9,477

$1,960 $9,477

Reflect the loss of federal funds due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

$0 ($2,494,714)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,684,530

$10,321,670

FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2011

1973

17.10. Indigent Care Trust Fund

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support rural and other healthcare providers, primarily hospitals that serve medically indigent Georgians.

Total Funds

$407,526,188

Federal Funds and Grants

$257,075,969

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$257,075,969

Other Funds

$150,450,219

Agency Funds

$2,200,000

Indigent Care Trust Fund - Public Hospital Authorities

$139,386,524

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$8,863,695

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$0 $408,239,837

Reflect the loss of federal funds due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
Provide for a Medicaid state plan change that would allow hospitals with medical education partnerships with Morehouse School of Medicine to receive supplemental Upper Payment Limit payments financed by federal Medicaid funds and the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce. (H:YES)
Review utilizing the most recent data available to ensure Disproportionate Share Hospital payments are based on the best estimate of uncompensated Medicaid and Uninsured patient care provided by hospitals during the year of payment. (H:YES)

$0

($713,649)

$0

$0

$0

$0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0 $407,526,188

17.11. Infant and Child Essential Health Treatment Services
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to avoid unnecessary health problems in later life by providing comprehensive health services to infants and children.

Total Funds

$48,817,259

Federal Funds and Grants

$26,583,208

Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.994)

$8,518,482

Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.991)

$161,251

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$17,903,475

Other Funds

$75,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$75,000

State Funds

$22,159,051

State General Funds

$22,159,051

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

1974

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Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.
Reduce funds for personal services.
Reflect savings from the discontinuation of the Babies Born Healthy program. Reflect the loss of federal funds due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
Reduce programmatic grant-in-aid to County Boards of Health.
Amend Regional Tertiary Care Center contracts to include provision of a minimum level of prenatal care services. (G:YES) (H:YES) Recognize contract savings from moving high cost Hemophilia clients into the federal Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan (PECIP). (H:Restores $250,000 to the Governor's recommended reduction.)
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $26,058,688
$15,476
$58,179 ($205,162) ($2,915,006)
$0
($450,000) $0
($403,124)
$22,159,051

Total Funds $62,767,292
$15,476
$58,179 ($205,162) ($2,915,006)
($10,050,396)
($450,000) $0
($403,124)
$48,817,259

17.12. Infant and Child Health Promotion

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide education and services to promote health and nutrition for infants and children.

Total Funds

$300,313,298

Federal Funds and Grants

$288,569,257

Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.994)

$12,432,847

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$119,108

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$276,017,302

Other Funds

$119,826

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$119,826

State Funds

$11,624,215

State General Funds

$11,624,215

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $11,370,121

Total Funds $300,059,204

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$18,748 $70,706

$18,748 $70,706

Reduce funds for personal services.

($835,629)

($835,629)

Reduce funds for the Rally contract.

($20,000)

($20,000)

Recognize contract savings from moving high cost Hemophilia clients

$0

$0

into the federal Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan (PECIP).

(H:Reflect in Infant and Child Essential Health Treatment Services.)

FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2011

1975

Reduce operating expenses. Restore funds for the Children 1st program. Amount appropriated in this Act

($479,731) $1,500,000 $11,624,215

($479,731) $1,500,000 $300,313,298

17.13. Infectious Disease Control

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure quality prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases, tuberculosis, and other infectious diseases.

Total Funds

$89,543,759

Federal Funds and Grants

$60,186,263

Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.994)

$484,489

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$59,701,774

State Funds

$29,357,496

State General Funds

$29,357,496

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $30,083,175

Total Funds $89,301,984

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$57,129

$57,129

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$238,928

$238,928

Discontinue GPHL testing that is duplicative of private sector services.

($421,736)

($421,736)

Transfer the Refugee Health Screening and Testing subprogram from the Adult Essential Health Treatment Services program to the Infectious Disease Program.
Recognize program savings from moving low cost HIV/AIDS clients into the federal Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan (PECIP).

$0 ($600,000)

$967,454 ($600,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$29,357,496

$89,543,759

17.14. Inspections and Environmental Hazard Control

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to detect and prevent environmental hazards, as well as providing inspection and enforcement of health regulations for food service establishments, sewage management facilities, and swimming pools.

Total Funds

$5,070,509

Federal Funds and Grants

$970,740

Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.994)

$200,210

Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.991)

$223,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$547,530

Other Funds

$618,231

Agency Funds

$618,231

State Funds

$3,481,538

State General Funds

$3,481,538

1976

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$3,699,910

$5,288,881

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$14,879

$14,879

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$73,279

$73,279

Reduce operating expenses.

($213,402)

($213,402)

Reduce funds for personal services.

($37,442)

($37,442)

Discontinue GPHL testing that is duplicative of private sector services.

($55,686)

($55,686)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,481,538

$5,070,509

17.15. Low Income Medicaid

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide healthcare access primarily to low-income individuals.

Total Funds

$2,737,030,125

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,786,269,697

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$1,786,269,697

Other Funds

$12,328,316

Agency Funds

$12,328,316

State Funds

$925,015,265

Hospital Provider Payment

$197,022,758

State General Funds

$627,418,719

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$100,573,788

Intra-State Government Transfers

$13,416,847

Medicaid Services Payments - Other Agencies

$13,416,847

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)
Reflect the discontinuation of the increased ARRA FMAP funds and replace with state funds.
Maintain 11 months of CMO capitation payments to reflect the delay of the CMO capitation payment deferral from FY 2011 to FY 2012. (G:YES) (H:YES)
Reflect anticipated performance bonus payments authorized in the Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act.
Reduce state funds to reflect the one-time retroactive reimbursement for the federal share of the MMIS conversion.
Reduce funds to reflect revised federal policies in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act that increase managed care Medicaid rebates.

State Funds $758,720,073 $321,832,822
$0
($6,528,003) ($15,127,330) ($14,223,662)

Total Funds $3,141,100,336
$0 $0
$0 $0 ($41,772,869)

FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2011

1977

Remove the care management organization (CMO) outpatient hospital reimbursement floor. Reflect savings from the implementation of the Planning for Healthy Babies program.
Reflect estimated savings from drug company settlements.
Reduce Medicaid reimbursement by 1% for all providers excluding hospital and home and community based services. (H:Reduce Medicaid reimbursement by 1/2% for all providers excluding hospital and home and community based services.)
Reflect projected FY 2012 hospital provider payment collections.
Reflect an increase in the federal financial participation rate from 65.80% to 65.95%.
Increase existing member copayments.
Reflect the loss of federal funds due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Eliminate optional benefit coverage for adult vision, dental, and podiatry services. (H:NO)
Reduce funds based on projected benefit need.
Effective January 1st, transition Medicaid eligibility from six month reviews to 12 month reviews while still requiring clients to report changes in their status outside of the review time. Transfer funds from the Department of Human Services eligibility funds for the "Express Lane" eligibility project which will simplify the Medicaid enrollment process.
Amount appropriated in this Act

($4,541,378) ($9,339,200) ($2,500,000) ($3,189,513)
($4,869,361) ($4,536,653)
($360,456) $0 $0
($97,970,372) $6,348,298
$1,300,000
$925,015,265

($13,337,380) ($44,037,903) ($2,500,000) ($9,367,144)
($14,300,620) $0
($1,058,607) ($12,432,622)
$0 ($287,725,028)
$18,644,047
$3,817,915
$2,737,030,125

17.16. PeachCare

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide access to health insurance coverage for qualified low-income Georgia children.

Total Funds

$231,777,738

Federal Funds and Grants

$176,186,477

State Children's Insurance Program (CFDA 93.767)

$176,186,477

State Funds

$55,439,478

Hospital Provider Payment

$1,627,249

State General Funds

$53,812,229

Intra-State Government Transfers

$151,783

Medicaid Services Payments - Other Agencies

$151,783

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $66,279,941

Total Funds $275,968,358

Reduce funds to reflect revised federal policies in the Patient Protection ($8,091,743) and Affordable Care Act that increase managed care Medicaid rebates.

($33,941,875)

Remove the CMO outpatient hospital reimbursement floor.

($590,123) ($2,475,348)

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Reduce Medicaid reimbursement by 1% for all providers excluding hospital and home and community based services.(H:Reduce PeachCare reimbursement by 1/2% for all providers excluding hospital and home and community based services.)
Maintain 11 months of CMO capitation payments to reflect the delay of the capitation payment deferral from FY 2011 to FY 2012. (G: YES)(H:YES)
Reflect an increase in the federal financial participation rate from 76.06% to 76.17%.
Implement new copayments for PeachCare members 6 years of age and older.
Amount appropriated in this Act

($349,622)
$0 ($305,566) ($1,503,409) $55,439,478

($1,467,151)
$0 $0 ($6,306,246) $231,777,738

17.17. Public Health Formula Grants to Counties

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide general grant-in-aid to county boards of health delivering local public health services.

Total Funds

$72,629,485

Federal Funds and Grants

$986,551

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$986,551

State Funds

$71,642,934

State General Funds

$71,642,934

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $61,686,565

Total Funds $62,673,116

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$1,708,921

$1,708,921

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$8,247,448

$8,247,448

Reduce general grant-in-aid to County Boards of Health. (H:NO)

$0

$0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$71,642,934

$72,629,485

17.18. State Health Benefit Plan

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a healthcare benefit for teachers, non certificated personal and state employees that is competitive with other commercial benefit plans in quality of care and access to providers; and to provide for the efficient management of provider fees and utilization rates. The employer contribution rate for the teachers' health benefit plan for Fiscal Year 2012 shall not exceed 18.534%, for non certificated personal's health benefit plan for Fiscal Year 2012 shall not exceed $246, and for the state employees' health benefit plan for Fiscal Year 2012 shall not exceed 27.724%.

Total Funds

$3,101,418,314

Intra-State Government Transfers

$3,101,418,314

Health Insurance Payments

$3,101,418,314

FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2011

1979

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$0 $2,888,378,968

Reduce expense by eliminating the Open Access Plan (OAP) and implementing additional plan design changes and employee cost-share increases in Plan Year 2011.

$0 ($235,082,951)

Reflect reduction in employee premium revenue due to elimination of the OAP option.

$0 ($37,284,591)

Increase funds to reflect spousal and tobacco ($10 and $20) surcharge increases in Plan Year 2011.

$0

$16,553,348

Increase employee premiums 10% in Plan Year 2012. (H:Increase employee premiums 20% in Plan Year 2012.)

$0

$59,372,690

Reflect projected reimbursement available through the Early Retiree Reinsurance Program component of federal health care reform.

$0

$67,000,000

Reflect the projected cost of changes to coverage of dependent children required by PPACA: to allow coverage up to age 26, regardless of marital or student status, employment, residency, or financial dependence.

$0 $113,197,064

Reflect the projected cost of the federal health care reform requirement to cover 100% of preventive coverage as defined by regulation under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA).

$0

$10,335,923

Reflect depletion of prior year reserves.

$0 ($60,360,097)

Reflect updated revenue and expense projection.

$0 ($18,888,792)

Implement additional plan design changes to meet projected FY 2012 expense.

$0

$37,326,621

Increase per member per month billings for non-certificated school service personnel from $162.72 to $218.20, effective December 2010. (H:Effective July 1st, increase from $218.20 to $246.)

$0

$73,621,192

Recognize projected revenue ($36,662,023) generated from employees with dependents up to age 26 changing premium tiers, as well as the premium add-on amount ($38,267,521) to cover part of the projected cost of the expanded coverage.

$0

$74,929,544

Delay implementation of direct billing for SHBP employer contribution. (G:YES)(H:YES)

$0

$0

Recognize savings from the healthcare insurance companies covering members of the State Health Benefit Plan by incentivizing physicians to transition from open procedures to minimally invasive outpatient procedures for seven highly utilized procedures, unless the procedure is determined medically necessary.

$0 ($21,888,651)

Reflect an increase in the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$0 $134,208,046

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0 $3,101,418,314

17.19. Vital Records

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to register, enter, archive and provide to the public in a timely manner, vital records and associated documents.

Total Funds

$3,954,881

1980

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Federal Funds and Grants

$500,680

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$500,680

State Funds

$3,454,201

State General Funds

$3,454,201

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$3,690,567

$4,191,247

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$19,576

$19,576

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$78,761

$78,761

Reduce funds for personal services.

($334,703)

($334,703)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,454,201

$3,954,881

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

17.20. Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide disbursements from the Trust Fund to offset the costs of care and rehabilitative services to citizens of the state who have survived brain or spinal cord injuries.

Total Funds

$1,933,708

State Funds

$1,933,708

Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund

$1,933,708

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $1,960,848

Total Funds $1,960,848

Reduce Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Funds to reflect FY 2010 collections.

($27,140)

($27,140)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,933,708

$1,933,708

17.21. Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Board Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all agency programs.

Total Funds

$636,165

State Funds

$636,165

State General Funds

$636,165

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $613,360

Total Funds $613,360

FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2011

1981

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.
Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.
Transfer funds from the State Medical Education Board to the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce to reflect the consolidation of the Boards. (H:Transfer funds from the State Medical Education Board to the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce to reflect the consolidation of the Boards and eliminate excess board per diem.)
Reflect savings from co-locating the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce and the Georgia Composite Medical Board and consolidating administrative support. (H:Reflect rent ($68,233), equipment ($7,000) and administrative ($137,767) savings from colocating the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce and the Georgia Composite Medical Board.)
Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,244 $17,578 $216,983
($213,000)
$636,165

$1,244 $17,578 $216,983
($213,000)
$636,165

17.22. Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Graduate Medical Education

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to address the physician workforce needs of Georgia communities through the support and development of medical education programs.

Total Funds

$7,878,358

State Funds

$7,878,358

State General Funds

$7,878,358

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$8,479,244

$8,479,244

Reduce funds for Georgia residency programs. (H:Provide an additional $75,000 to the base funding ($200,000) for the Houston Medical new program development.)

($600,886)

($600,886)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,878,358

$7,878,358

17.23. Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Mercer School of Medicine Grant

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for the Mercer University School of Medicine to help ensure an adequate supply of primary and other needed physician specialists through a public/private partnership with the State of Georgia.

Total Funds

$19,669,911

State Funds

$19,669,911

State General Funds

$19,669,911

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$21,615,287

$21,615,287

1982

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

Reduce funds for Mercer University School of Medicine operating grant.
Amount appropriated in this Act

($1,945,376) $19,669,911

($1,945,376) $19,669,911

17.24. Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Morehouse School of Medicine Grant

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for the Morehouse School of Medicine to help ensure an adequate supply of primary and other needed physician specialists through a public/private partnership with the State of Georgia.

Total Funds

$31,340,599

Federal Funds and Grants

$20,669,125

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$20,669,125

State Funds

$10,671,474

State General Funds

$10,671,474

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $8,122,357

Total Funds $8,122,357

Reduce funds for Morehouse School of Medicine operating grant.

($1,055,421) ($1,055,421)

Reflect the discontinuation of the increased ARRA FMAP funds and replace with state funds.
Reflect a Medicaid state plan change that would allow hospitals with medical education partnerships with Morehouse School of Medicine to receive supplemental Upper Payment Limit payments financed by federal Medicaid funds and the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce. (H:YES)

$3,604,538 $0

$3,604,538 $20,669,125

Amount appropriated in this Act

$10,671,474

$31,340,599

17.25. Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Physicians for Rural Areas

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure an adequate supply of physicians in rural areas of the state, and to provide a program of aid to promising medical students.

Total Funds

$790,000

State Funds

$790,000

State General Funds

$790,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$0

$0

Transfer funds for the medical scholarship and loan repayment programs from the State Medical Education Board to reflect the consolidation with the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce.

$790,000

$790,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$790,000

$790,000

FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2011

1983

17.26. Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Undergraduate Medical Education

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure an adequate supply of primary care and other needed physician specialists through a public/private partnership with medical schools in Georgia.

Total Funds

$2,731,636

State Funds

$2,731,636

State General Funds

$2,731,636

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $3,042,286

Total Funds $3,042,286

Reduce funds for medical education at private institutions.

($310,650)

($310,650)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,731,636

$2,731,636

17.27. Georgia Composite Medical Board

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to license qualified applicants as physicians, physician's assistants, respiratory care professionals, perfusionists, acupuncturists, orthotists, prosthetists, and auricular (ear) detoxification specialists. The purpose of this appropriation is also to investigate complaints and discipline those who violate the Medical Practice Act or other laws governing the professional behavior of the Board licensees.

Total Funds

$1,960,328

State Funds

$1,960,328

State General Funds

$1,960,328

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $1,907,596

Total Funds $1,907,596

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$36,915

$36,915

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$56,269

$56,269

Reflect savings from co-locating the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce and the Georgia Composite Medical Board and consolidating administrative support. (H:Reflect rent ($6,665) and administrative ($33,787) savings from co-locating the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce and the Georgia Composite Medical Board.)

($40,452)

($40,452)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,960,328

$1,960,328

17.28. Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to stabilize and strengthen the state's trauma system, and act as the accountability mechanism for distribution of funds appropriated for trauma system improvement.

Total Funds

$16,656,896

1984

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State Funds

$16,656,896

State General Funds

$16,656,896

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$22,241,000

$22,241,000

Reduce funds to reflect revised revenue projection.

($5,367,148) ($5,367,148)

Reduce funds for operating expenses and Office of EMS/Trauma allocation.

($216,956)

($216,956)

Require trauma centers to report to the state trauma registry in order to

$0

$0

be eligible for grants. (G:YES) (H:YES)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$16,656,896

$16,656,896

17.29. State Medical Education Board

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure an adequate supply of physicians in rural areas of the state, and to provide a program of aid to promising medical students.

Total Funds

$0

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$1,134,706

$1,134,706

Reduce funds for the medical scholarship program.

($80,000)

($80,000)

Transfer funds from the State Medical Education Board to the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce Administration program to reflect the consolidation of the Boards.
Pursue private sponsorship for the medical fair and reduce state funds.

($221,983) ($42,723)

($221,983) ($42,723)

Transfer funds for the medical scholarship and loan repayment programs to the new Physicians for Rural Areas program to reflect the consolidation of the State Medical Education Board with the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce.

($790,000)

($790,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$0

Section 18: Corrections, Department of
Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds
State General Funds Intra-State Government Transfers

$1,095,056,690 $5,724,376 $5,724,376 $27,624,672 $27,624,672
$1,052,468,349 $1,052,468,349
$9,239,293

FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2011

1985

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$9,239,293

18.1. Bainbridge Probation Substance Abuse Treatment Center

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide housing, academic education, counseling, and substance abuse treatment for probationers who require more security and supervision than provided by regular community supervision.

Total Funds

$6,177,777

Other Funds

$172,046

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$172,046

State Funds

$6,005,731

State General Funds

$6,005,731

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $6,069,045

Total Funds $6,241,091

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($3,847)

($3,847)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$769

$769

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$28,157

$28,157

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$121,607

$121,607

Redistribute operating funds to the Parole Revocation Centers program to more accurately align funds based on projected expenditures.

($210,000)

($210,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$6,005,731

$6,177,777

18.2. County Jail Subsidy

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to reimburse counties for the costs of incarcerating state prisoners in their local facilities after sentencing.

Total Funds

$9,596,724

State Funds

$9,596,724

State General Funds

$9,596,724

18.3. Departmental Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect and serve the citizens of Georgia by providing an effective and efficient department that administers a balanced correctional system.

Total Funds

$52,255,046

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,996,812

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,996,812

Other Funds

$223,273

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$223,273

1986

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State Funds

$50,034,961

State General Funds

$50,034,961

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$51,589,453

$53,809,538

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($1,775,034) ($1,775,034)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$4,754

$4,754

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$264,029

$264,029

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$1,136,633

$1,136,633

Reduce personal services and operating expenses.

($964,207)

($964,207)

Reduce contract with the University of Cincinnati for the evaluation of Day Reporting Centers.

($160,567)

($160,567)

Eliminate the contract with the University of Georgia for Leadership Corrections.

($60,100)

($60,100)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$50,034,961

$52,255,046

18.4. Detention Centers

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide housing, academic education, vocational training, work details, counseling, and substance abuse treatment for probationers who require more security or supervision than provided by regular community supervision.

Total Funds

$32,532,635

Federal Funds and Grants

$252,380

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$252,380

Other Funds

$4,814,750

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$4,814,750

State Funds

$27,449,014

State General Funds

$27,449,014

Intra-State Government Transfers

$16,491

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$16,491

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$26,482,516

$31,566,137

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($57,428)

($57,428)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$7,477

$7,477

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$199,406 $817,043

$199,406 $817,043

FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2011

1987

Amount appropriated in this Act

$27,449,014

$32,532,635

18.5. Food and Farm Operations

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to manage timber, raise crops and livestock, and produce dairy items used in preparing meals for offenders.

Total Funds

$30,544,798

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,069,721

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,069,721

Other Funds

$2,100,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$2,100,000

State Funds

$27,375,077

State General Funds

$27,375,077

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$26,376,059

$29,545,780

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($10,716)

($10,716)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$951

$951

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$8,770 $40,175

$8,770 $40,175

Annualize operating funds for fast track units at Augusta State Medical Prison (ASMP), Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Prison (GDCP), Telfair State Prison, and Central State Prison.
Annualize closure of Metro State Prison.

$219,239 ($354,479)

$219,239 ($354,479)

Annualize closure of 3 Pre-Release Centers and close 3 additional PreRelease Centers in January (6 months).
Redistribute operating funds from the State Prisons program based on a reduction in payments to Central State Hospital for meals for offenders absorbed into the system after facility closures in the Milledgeville area.

($290,455) $1,385,533

($290,455) $1,385,533

Amount appropriated in this Act

$27,375,077

$30,544,798

18.6. Health

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide the required constitutional level of physical, dental, and mental health care to all inmates of the state correctional system.

Total Funds

$211,597,139

Other Funds

$8,390,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$8,390,000

State Funds

$203,207,139

State General Funds

$203,207,139

1988

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$209,288,263 $217,678,263

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($3,847)

($3,847)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$2,201

$2,201

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$90,471

$90,471

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$356,899

$356,899

Annualize operating funds for fast track units at Augusta State Medical Prison (ASMP), Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Prison (GDCP), Telfair State Prison, and Central State Prison.

$2,147,658

$2,147,658

Annualize closure of Metro State Prison.

($3,474,800) ($3,474,800)

Annualize closure of 3 Pre-Release Centers and close 3 additional PreRelease Centers in January (6 months).

($1,003,636)

($1,003,636)

Annualize closure of Men's State Prison.

($1,196,070) ($1,196,070)

Recognize savings ($1,969,700) and transfer funds to Medicaid ($1,030,300) to reflect the relocation of medically fragile inmates to community nursing homes.

($3,000,000) ($3,000,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$203,207,139 $211,597,139

18.7. Offender Management

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate and operate the following agency wide support services to ensure public safety: canine units, the County Correctional Institutions program, Correctional Emergency Response Teams, inmate classification, inmate diagnostics, the jail coordination unit, the release and agreements unit, and tactical squads.

Total Funds

$42,070,142

Other Funds

$30,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$30,000

State Funds

$42,040,142

State General Funds

$42,040,142

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $42,060,619

Total Funds $42,090,619

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($18,135)

($18,135)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$652

$652

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$23,079 $107,552

$23,079 $107,552

FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2011

1989

Annualize transfer of funds and 4 positions to the Clemency Decisions program of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles to gain efficiencies in the clemency release process.
Amount appropriated in this Act

($133,625) $42,040,142

($133,625) $42,070,142

18.8. Parole Revocation Centers

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide housing, academic education, vocational training, work details, counseling, and substance abuse treatment for parole violators in a secure and supervised setting.

Total Funds

$5,033,281

Federal Funds and Grants

$7,500

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$7,500

Other Funds

$405,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$405,000

State Funds

$4,620,781

State General Funds

$4,620,781

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $4,228,798

Total Funds $4,641,298

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($6,869)

($6,869)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$782

$782

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$34,619

$34,619

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$153,451

$153,451

Redistribute operating funds from the Bainbridge Probation Substance Abuse Treatment Center program to more accurately align funds based on projected expenditures.

$210,000

$210,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,620,781

$5,033,281

18.9. Private Prisons

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to contract with private companies to provide cost effective prison facilities that ensure public safety.

Total Funds

$99,634,010

State Funds

$99,634,010

State General Funds

$99,634,010

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$86,295,849

$86,295,849

Provide funding for two new private prison facilities for six months (1,500 beds) and four months (1,150 beds).

$13,338,161

$13,338,161

1990

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Amount appropriated in this Act

$99,634,010

$99,634,010

18.10. Probation Supervision

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to supervise probationers in Day Reporting Centers, the Savannah Impact Program, intensive or specialized probation, and field supervision.

Total Funds

$89,451,199

Other Funds

$100,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$100,000

State Funds

$89,351,199

State General Funds

$89,351,199

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $86,230,396

Total Funds $86,330,396

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($226,139)

($226,139)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$13,013

$13,013

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$638,839

$638,839

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$2,695,090

$2,695,090

Amount appropriated in this Act

$89,351,199

$89,451,199

18.11. State Prisons

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide housing, academic education, religious support, vocational training, counseling, and substance abuse treatment for violent and/or repeat offenders, or nonviolent offenders who have exhausted all other forms of punishment in a secure, well supervised setting; to assist in the reentry of these offenders back into society through the use of Pre-Release Centers; and to provide fire services and work details to the Department, state agencies, and local communities.

Total Funds

$487,773,735

Federal Funds and Grants

$2,397,963

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,397,963

Other Funds

$11,389,603

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$11,389,603

State Funds

$464,763,367

State General Funds

$464,763,367

Intra-State Government Transfers

$9,222,802

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$9,222,802

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2011

1991

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)
Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.
Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.
Annualize operating funds for fast track units at Augusta State Medical Prison (ASMP), Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Prison (GDCP), Telfair State Prison, and Central State Prison.
Annualize closure of Metro State Prison.
Annualize closure of 3 Pre-Release Centers and close 3 additional PreRelease Centers in January (6 months).
Annualize closure of Men's State Prison.
Redistribute operating funds to the Food and Farm Operations program based on a reduction in payments to Central State Hospital for meals for offenders absorbed into the system after facility closures in the Milledgeville area. Eliminate start-up funds for fast-track expansion at Augusta State Medical Prison (ASMP), Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Prison (GDCP), Telfair State Prison, and Central State Prison. Replace the loss of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 funds. (H:Restore 97% of ARRA funding.)
Reduce contract funding for program operations.
Eliminate the private security and maintenance contracts at State Offices South and reduce the trainee food contract.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $396,228,454
($605,051) $94,701
$3,141,575 $14,431,425 $3,213,817
($15,243,399) ($9,361,933) ($3,379,134) ($1,385,533)
($3,717,830)
$82,331,649 ($166,463) ($818,911)
$464,763,367

Total Funds $504,116,091
($605,051) $94,701
$3,141,575 $14,431,425 $3,213,817
($15,243,399) ($9,361,933) ($3,379,134) ($1,385,533)
($3,717,830)
($2,545,620) ($166,463) ($818,911)
$487,773,735

18.12. Transition Centers

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide "work release," allowing inmates to obtain and maintain a paying job in the community, while still receiving housing, academic education, counseling, and substance abuse treatment in a structured center.

Total Funds

$28,390,204

State Funds

$28,390,204

State General Funds

$28,390,204

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $27,449,117

Total Funds $27,449,117

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($40,666)

($40,666)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$4,963

$4,963

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$186,943

$186,943

1992

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Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan. Amount appropriated in this Act

$789,847 $28,390,204

$789,847 $28,390,204

Section 19: Defense, Department of
Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds
Agency Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds

$40,911,283 $30,862,483 $30,862,483 $1,186,558 $1,156,311
$30,247 $8,862,242 $8,862,242

19.1. Departmental Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administration to the organized militia in the State of Georgia.

Total Funds

$1,575,133

Federal Funds and Grants

$409,445

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$409,445

Other Funds

$12,942

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$12,942

State Funds

$1,152,746

State General Funds

$1,152,746

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $1,106,941

Total Funds $1,529,328

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($146)

($146)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$1,952

$1,952

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$7,303

$7,303

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$36,696

$36,696

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,152,746

$1,575,133

19.2. Military Readiness
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide an Army National Guard, Air National Guard, and State Defense Force for the state of Georgia that can be activated and deployed at the direction of the President or the Governor for a man made crisis or natural disaster.

FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2011

1993

Total Funds

$25,957,426

Federal Funds and Grants

$20,240,930

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$20,240,930

Other Funds

$1,173,616

Agency Funds

$1,156,311

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$17,305

State Funds

$4,542,880

State General Funds

$4,542,880

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$4,442,330

$25,856,876

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($503)

($503)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$4,967

$4,967

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$18,587

$18,587

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$79,039

$79,039

Reduce funds for personal services.

($231,540)

($231,540)

Provide funds for utility and maintenance expenses.

$230,000

$230,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,542,880

$25,957,426

19.3. Youth Educational Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational and vocational opportunities to at-risk youth through the Youth Challenge Academies and Starbase programs.

Total Funds

$13,378,724

Federal Funds and Grants

$10,212,108

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$10,212,108

State Funds

$3,166,616

State General Funds

$3,166,616

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $3,111,277

Total Funds $13,491,625

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($73)

($73)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$7,027

$7,027

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$26,297 $78,168

$26,297 $78,168

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($56,080)

($224,320)

1994

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Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,166,616

$13,378,724

Section 20: Driver Services, Department of
Total Funds Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds
State General Funds

$59,774,898 $2,844,121 $2,844,121 $56,930,777 $56,930,777

20.1. Customer Service Support

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is for administration of license issuance, as well as driver training and education regulatory programs.

Total Funds

$9,441,834

Other Funds

$500,857

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$500,857

State Funds

$8,940,977

State General Funds

$8,940,977

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $9,146,117

Total Funds $9,646,974

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($54,131)

($54,131)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($4,354)

($4,354)

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$33,810 $148,420

$33,810 $148,420

Eliminate 3 filled positions.

($224,676)

($224,676)

Reduce funds for personal services.

($104,209)

($104,209)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$8,940,977

$9,441,834

20.2. License Issuance

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to issue and renew driver's licenses, maintain driver records, operate Customer Service Centers, provide online access to services, provide motorcycle safety instruction, produce driver manuals, and investigate driver's license fraud.

Total Funds

$48,982,698

Other Funds

$1,827,835

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,827,835

State Funds

$47,154,863

FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2011

1995

State General Funds

$47,154,863

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $48,206,729

Total Funds $50,034,564

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($120,484)

($120,484)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($47,585)

($47,585)

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$214,660 $930,087

$214,660 $930,087

Eliminate 33 vacant driver examiner positions.

($1,293,291) ($1,293,291)

Realize operational efficiencies through modifications to service delivery and operational costs.
Continue to hold vacancies and achieve efficiencies through attrition.

($513,552) ($221,701)

($513,552) ($221,701)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$47,154,863

$48,982,698

20.3. Regulatory Compliance

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate driver safety and education programs for both novice and problem drivers by approving driver education curricula and auditing third-party driver education providers for compliance with state laws and regulations. The purpose of this appropriation is also to certify ignition interlock device providers.

Total Funds

$1,350,366

Other Funds

$515,429

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$515,429

State Funds

$834,937

State General Funds

$834,937

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $851,697

Total Funds $1,367,126

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($871)

($871)

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$6,053 $30,856

$6,053 $30,856

Eliminate 1 filled position.

($43,094)

($43,094)

Reduce funds for personal services.

($9,704)

($9,704)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$834,937

$1,350,366

1996

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Section 21: Early Care and Learning, Department of
Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Child Care and Development Block Grant (CFDA 93.575) Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds Agency Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds Lottery Funds State General Funds

$448,020,169 $146,160,569 $24,792,746 $121,367,823
$39,250 $10,000 $29,250 $301,820,350 $300,632,586 $1,187,764

21.1. Child Care Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate, license, and train child care providers; to support the infant and toddler and afterschool networks; and to provide inclusion services for children with disabilities.

Total Funds

$7,845,510

Federal Funds and Grants

$6,642,746

Child Care and Development Block Grant (CFDA 93.575)

$6,642,746

Other Funds

$15,000

Agency Funds

$10,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$5,000

State Funds

$1,187,764

State General Funds

$1,187,764

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $1,276,823

Total Funds $7,934,569

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$2,571

$2,571

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($31,278)

($31,278)

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$11,318

$11,318

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$56,302

$56,302

Eliminate 1 filled position.

($82,664)

($82,664)

Replace a portion of an attorney's salary with federal funds.

($45,308)

($45,308)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,187,764

$7,845,510

21.2. Nutrition
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that USDA compliant meals are served to eligible children and adults in day care settings and to eligible youth during the

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1997

summer. Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$121,000,000 $121,000,000 $121,000,000

21.3. Pre-Kindergarten Program

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding, training, technical assistance, and oversight of Pre-K programs operated by public and private providers throughout the state and to improve the quality of early learning and increase school readiness for Georgia's four year olds.

Total Funds

$301,150,409

Federal Funds and Grants

$517,823

Child Care and Development Block Grant (CFDA 93.575)

$150,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$367,823

State Funds

$300,632,586

Lottery Funds

$300,632,586

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$355,016,656 $355,534,479

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($597)

($597)

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Reduce funds to reflect the lottery revenue estimate.

$18,239 $0

$18,239 $0

Eliminate funding for transition coaches ($9,250,000) and books/printing ($520,000).
Provide funding for 2,000 new slots, bringing the total number served to 86,000 ($3,868,049). Add funds to enhance program quality ($3,645,000).
Provide a 6.5 hour day for Pre-K students, but realize savings by increasing class size by 2 and reducing the school year.
Reduce funds for administration based on projected expenditures.

($9,770,000) $7,513,049
($52,098,761) ($46,000)

($9,770,000) $7,513,049
($52,098,761) ($46,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$300,632,586 $301,150,409

21.4. Quality Initiatives

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to implement innovative strategies and programs that focus on improving the quality of and access to early education, child care, and nutrition for Georgia's children and families.

Total Funds

$18,024,250

Federal Funds and Grants

$18,000,000

Child Care and Development Block Grant (CFDA 93.575)

$18,000,000

1998

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Other Funds

$24,250

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$24,250

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$0

$29,401,768

Reflect the loss of federal funds due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Total Funds: $11,377,518).

$0 ($11,377,518)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$18,024,250

Section 22: Economic Development, Department of
Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds
State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds

$42,217,459 $909,400 $909,400 $20,370 $20,370
$41,287,689 $31,999,274 $9,288,415

22.1. Business Recruitment and Expansion

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to recruit, retain, and expand businesses in Georgia through a statewide network of regional project managers, foreign and domestic marketing, and participation in Georgia Allies.

Total Funds

$7,708,105

State Funds

$7,708,105

State General Funds

$7,708,105

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $8,215,850

Total Funds $8,215,850

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($176)

($176)

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$33,093 $143,494

$33,093 $143,494

Reduce funds for marketing expenses.

($547,325)

($547,325)

Reduce funds for marketing.

($136,831)

($136,831)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,708,105

$7,708,105

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1999

22.2. Departmental Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to influence, affect, and enhance economic development in Georgia and provide information to people and companies to promote the state.

Total Funds

$3,996,545

Other Funds

$126

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$126

State Funds

$3,996,419

State General Funds

$3,996,419

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $3,884,658

Total Funds $3,884,784

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($304)

($304)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($8,574)

($8,574)

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$22,538

$22,538

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$109,601

$109,601

Reduce funds for travel expenses.

($11,500)

($11,500)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,996,419

$3,996,545

22.3. Film, Video, and Music

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to increase industry awareness of Georgia business opportunities, financial incentives, infrastructure resources, and natural resources in order to attract film, video, music, and electronic gaming industry projects and businesses to the state.

Total Funds

$1,010,875

State Funds

$1,010,875

State General Funds

$1,010,875

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$989,381

$989,381

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($5)

($5)

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$4,051

$4,051

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$17,448

$17,448

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,010,875

$1,010,875

2000

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22.4. Innovation and Technology

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to market and promote strategic industries to existing and potential Georgia businesses by partnering businesses with the Centers of Innovation, research universities, incubators and other companies; provide contract funds for Georgia Research Alliance (GRA) for economic development activities including but not limited to supporting Georgia-based companies and university research; and provide contract funds for Georgia Cancer Coalition for ongoing research and prevention.

Total Funds

$15,504,257

Federal Funds and Grants

$250,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$250,000

State Funds

$15,254,257

State General Funds

$5,965,842

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$9,288,415

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)
Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.
Provide contract funds to the Georgia Research Alliance for strategic economic development initiatives.
Provide contract funds to the Georgia Cancer Coalition for strategic economic development initiatives. (H:Provide contract funds to the Georgia Cancer Coalition for strategic community-based economic development initiatives to include a new grant funded position, Director of Cancer Patient Navigation and Survivorship Services, and to include supporting the work of the Regional Cancer Coalitions. Central Georgia Cancer Coalition - $207,000 East Georgia Cancer Coalition - $207,000 Northwest Georgia Regional Cancer Coalition - $207,000 Southeast Georgia Cancer Alliance, Inc. - $207,000 Southwest Georgia Cancer Coalition - $207,000 West Central Georgia Cancer Coalition - $207,000)
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $1,441,290
($14) $3,739
$18,480 $4,502,347
$9,288,415

Total Funds $1,441,290
($14) $3,739
$18,480 $4,502,347
$9,538,415

$15,254,257 $15,504,257

22.5. International Relations and Trade

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to develop international markets for Georgia products and to attract international companies to the state through business and trade missions, foreign advertising, a network of overseas offices and representatives, and by providing technical and educational assistance to businesses.

Total Funds

$2,101,514

State Funds

$2,101,514

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2001

State General Funds

$2,101,514

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $2,060,270

Total Funds $2,060,270

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($32)

($32)

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$7,997 $33,279

$7,997 $33,279

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,101,514

$2,101,514

22.6. Small and Minority Business Development

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist entrepreneurs and small and minority businesses by providing technical assistance on planning, advocacy, business needs, and identifying potential markets and suppliers, and to provide assistance to local communities in growing small businesses.

Total Funds

$916,635

Other Funds

$20,244

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$20,244

State Funds

$896,391

State General Funds

$896,391

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $866,534

Total Funds $886,778

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($19)

($19)

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$5,401 $24,475

$5,401 $24,475

Amount appropriated in this Act

$896,391

$916,635

22.7. Tourism

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide information to visitors about tourism opportunities throughout the state, operate and maintain state welcome centers, fund cultural and tourism development, and work with communities to develop and market tourism products in order to attract more tourism to the state.

Total Funds

$9,570,867

State Funds

$9,570,867

State General Funds

$9,570,867

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

2002

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)
Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.
Reduce funds for marketing expenses. Eliminate contract funds for the Georgia Humanities Council. (H:Restore contract funds.) Reduce contract funds for the Georgia Historical Society. Transfer funds and 3 positions from the Office of the Governor to the Department of Economic Development for the Georgia Council for the Arts and reflect savings from consolidation (Total Funds: $1,226,130). Reduce funds for marketing.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $10,114,324
($210) $28,874
$132,036 ($547,326)
$0
($20,000) $0

Total Funds $10,114,324
($210) $28,874
$132,036 ($547,326)
$0
($20,000) $0

($136,831) $9,570,867

($136,831) $9,570,867

22.8. Georgia Council for the Arts

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for Council operations, fund grants and services for non-profit arts and cultural organizations, and maintain the Georgia State Art Collection and Capitol Galleries.

Total Funds

$1,233,661

Federal Funds and Grants

$659,400

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$659,400

State Funds

$574,261

State General Funds

$574,261

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$0

$0

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$7,531

$7,531

Transfer funds and 3 positions from the Office of the Governor to the Department of Economic Development for the Georgia Council for the Arts and reflect savings from consolidation (Total Funds: $1,226,130).

$566,730

$1,226,130

Amount appropriated in this Act

$574,261

$1,233,661

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

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2003

22.9. Civil War Commission

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate planning, preservation, and promotion of structures, buildings, sites, and battlefields associated with the Civil War and to acquire or provide funds for the acquisition of Civil War battlefields, cemeteries and other historic properties associated with the Civil War.

Total Funds

$0

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $10,000

Total Funds $10,000

Eliminate funds for the Civil War Commission.

($10,000)

($10,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$0

22.10. Payments to Aviation Hall of Fame

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide operating funds for the Aviation Hall of Fame.

Total Funds

$0

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $22,000

Total Funds $22,000

Eliminate funds for the Aviation Hall of Fame.

($22,000)

($22,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$0

22.11. Payments to Georgia Medical Center Authority

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide operating funds for the Georgia Medical Center Authority.

Total Funds

$175,000

State Funds

$175,000

State General Funds

$175,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $200,000

Total Funds $200,000

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($1,077)

($1,077)

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($20,000)

($20,000)

Reduce funds.

($3,923)

($3,923)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$175,000

$175,000

2004

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22.12. Payments to Georgia Music Hall of Fame Authority

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide operating funds for the Georgia Music Hall of Fame to maintain museum facilities, conserve the collection, and promote music-related tourism statewide through public outreach and special events.

Total Funds

$0

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $386,208

Total Funds $386,208

Eliminate funds for the Georgia Music Hall of Fame Authority.

($386,208)

($386,208)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$0

22.13. Payments to Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Authority

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide operating funds for the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame to maintain museum facilities, maintain the collection, and promote special events.

Total Funds

$0

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $312,329

Total Funds $312,329

Eliminate funds for the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Authority.

($312,329)

($312,329)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$0

Section 23: Education, Department of
Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Federal Recovery Funds
Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds
State General Funds

$8,807,958,042 $1,752,308,362 $1,752,308,362
$69,101,154 $69,101,154 $16,897,355 $16,897,355 $6,969,651,171 $6,969,651,171

The formula calculation for Quality Basic Education funding assumes a base unit cost of $2,725.07. In addition, all local school system allotments for Quality Basic Education shall be made in accordance with funds appropriated by this Act.

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2005

It is the intent of the General Assembly that the combined total QBE formula earnings and grants, state categorical grants, nonQBE state grants, state equalization grants and all other state grant earnings for each full time equivalent student enrolled in a virtual school approved by the Georgia Charter Schools Commission shall not exceed $5,200.00 in state and local equivalency funding for the 2012 State Fiscal Year.

23.1. Agricultural Education

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist local school systems with developing and funding agricultural education programs, and to provide afterschool and summer educational leadership opportunities for students.

Total Funds

$10,942,105

Federal Funds and Grants

$124,318

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$124,318

Other Funds

$3,090,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$3,090,000

State Funds

$7,727,787

State General Funds

$7,727,787

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$8,049,778 $11,264,096

Reduce funding for Agriculture Education.(H:Reduce funding by 4%.)

($321,991)

($321,991)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,727,787 $10,942,105

23.2. Central Office

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to the State Board of Education, Departmental programs, and local school systems.

Total Funds

$104,851,519

Federal Funds and Grants

$72,805,607

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$72,805,607

Other Funds

$2,979,649

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$2,979,649

State Funds

$29,066,263

State General Funds

$29,066,263

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$30,554,450 $107,045,765

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($33,933)

($33,933)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($18,847)

($18,847)

2006

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Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.
Reduce regular operating expenses.
Reflect the loss of federal funds due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Total Funds:($706,059).
Amount appropriated in this Act

$251,400
$757,549 ($2,444,356)
$0

$251,400
$757,549 ($2,444,356)
($706,059)

$29,066,263 $104,851,519

23.3. Charter Schools

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to authorize charter schools and charter systems and to provide funds for competitive grants for planning, implementation, facilities, and operations of those entities.

Total Funds

$14,665,184

Federal Funds and Grants

$12,803,723

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$12,803,723

State Funds

$1,861,461

State General Funds

$1,861,461

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $2,148,300

Total Funds $14,952,023

Eliminate funding for planning grants.

($124,973)

($124,973)

Reduce funding for facility grants.

($161,866)

($161,866)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,861,461

$14,665,184

23.4. Communities in Schools

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support Performance Learning Centers and maintain a network of local affiliate organizations across the state, and to partner with other state and national organizations to support student success in school and beyond.

Total Funds

$894,221

State Funds

$894,221

State General Funds

$894,221

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $971,979

Total Funds $971,979

Reduce funding for local affiliate organizations.

($77,758)

($77,758)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$894,221

$894,221

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2007

23.5. Curriculum Development

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to develop a statewide, standards-based curriculum to guide instruction and assessment, and to provide training and instructional resources to teachers for implementing this curriculum.

Total Funds

$1,002,800

State Funds

$1,002,800

State General Funds

$1,002,800

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $1,112,800

Total Funds $1,112,800

Eliminate funds for the GALILEO contract. (H:NO)

$0

$0

Reduce operating funds.

($110,000)

($110,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,002,800

$1,002,800

23.6. Federal Programs

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate federally funded programs and allocate federal funds to school systems.

Total Funds

$1,132,363,715

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,063,262,561

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,063,262,561

Federal Recovery Funds

$69,101,154

Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified

$69,101,154

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$0 $1,738,943,672

Reflect the loss of federal funds due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Total Funds: $606,579,957).

$0 ($606,579,957)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0 $1,132,363,715

23.7. Georgia Learning Resources System (GLRS)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to train teachers and administrators in instructional practices, to assist local school districts in complying with federal education laws, and to provide resources to educators and parents of students with disabilities.

Total Funds

$6,153,035

Federal Funds and Grants

$6,153,035

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$6,153,035

2008

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23.8. Georgia Virtual School

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to expand the accessibility and breadth of course offerings so that Georgia students can recover credits, access supplementary resources, enhance their studies, or earn additional credits in a manner not involving onsite interaction with a teacher.

Total Funds

$5,202,496

Other Funds

$409,685

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$409,685

State Funds

$4,792,811

State General Funds

$4,792,811

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$4,982,568

$5,392,253

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$9,245

$9,245

Realize savings from restructuring teacher contracts.

($199,002)

($199,002)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,792,811

$5,202,496

23.9. Georgia Youth Science and Technology

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to offer educational programming that increases interest and enthusiasm in science, math, and technology, particularly among elementary and middle school teachers and students in underserved areas of the state.

Total Funds

$144,000

State Funds

$144,000

State General Funds

$144,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$150,000

$150,000

Eliminate funding for the Georgia Youth Science and Technology Centers. (H:NO;Provide for a 4% reduction.)

($6,000)

($6,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$144,000

$144,000

23.10. Governor's Honors Program

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide gifted high school students a summer program of challenging and enriching educational opportunities not usually available during the regular school year.

Total Funds

$962,903

State Funds

$962,903

State General Funds

$962,903

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2009

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $1,063,633

Total Funds $1,063,633

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$5,633

$5,633

Utilize other funds to support program services.

($106,363)

($106,363)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$962,903

$962,903

23.11. Information Technology Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide Internet access for local school systems.

Total Funds

$3,321,803

State Funds

$3,321,803

State General Funds

$3,321,803

23.12. National Science Center and Foundation

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to promote students' interest in math and science by offering educational programs and developing and helping schools implement educational technology.

Total Funds

$0

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $200,000

Total Funds $200,000

Eliminate funding for the National Science Center and Foundation.

($200,000)

($200,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$0

23.13. Non Quality Basic Education Formula Grants

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund specific initiatives, including: the Georgia Special Needs Scholarship, children in residential education facilities, compensation for high performance principals, grants for migrant education, sparsity, low incidence special education, and one-time projects for local education boards.

Total Funds

$17,632,676

State Funds

$17,632,676

State General Funds

$17,632,676

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$19,215,457 $19,215,457

Reduce funds for Sparsity Grants ($298,331) and Special Needs Scholarships ($966,636).

($1,264,967) ($1,264,967)

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Eliminate state funds for Migrant Education grants.
Remove funding for High Performing principals. Reduce supplemental grants provided for residential treatment centers. (H:Provide for a 1% reduction.) Amount appropriated in this Act

($249,113) ($30,000) ($38,701)
$17,632,676

($249,113) ($30,000) ($38,701)
$17,632,676

23.14. Nutrition

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide leadership, training, technical assistance, and resources so local program personnel can deliver meals that support nutritional well-being and performance at school and comply with federal standards.

Total Funds

$557,382,263

Federal Funds and Grants

$534,263,075

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$534,263,075

State Funds

$23,119,188

State General Funds

$23,119,188

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)
Reduce the supplemental funding provided for the nutrition program. Reflect the loss of federal funds due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Total Funds:($4,420,793). Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $25,629,814 ($2,510,626)
$0
$23,119,188

Total Funds $564,313,682 ($2,510,626) ($4,420,793)
$557,382,263

23.15. Preschool Handicapped

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide early educational services to three and four-year-old students with disabilities so that they enter school better prepared to succeed.

Total Funds

$27,891,099

State Funds

$27,891,099

State General Funds

$27,891,099

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$28,465,950

$28,465,950

Reduce funds for the Preschool Handicapped program. (H:Reduce funding based on declining enrollment.)

($574,851)

($574,851)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$27,891,099

$27,891,099

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23.16. Pupil Transportation

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist local school systems in their efforts to provide safe and efficient transportation for students to and from school and school related activities.

Total Funds

$130,310,693

State Funds

$130,310,693

State General Funds

$130,310,693

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $138,628,397

Total Funds $138,628,397

Reduce funds.

($8,317,704)

($8,317,704)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$130,310,693

$130,310,693

23.17. Quality Basic Education Equalization

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide additional financial assistance to local school systems ranking in the lowest 75% of per pupil tax wealth as outlined in O.C.G.A. 20-2-165.

Total Funds

$436,158,587

State Funds

$436,158,587

State General Funds

$436,158,587

23.18. Quality Basic Education Local Five Mill Share

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to recognize the required local portion of the Quality Basic Education program as outlined in O.C.G.A. 20-2-164.

Total Funds

($1,697,504,730)

State Funds

($1,697,504,730)

State General Funds

($1,697,504,730)

23.19. Quality Basic Education Program

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide formula funds to school systems based on full time equivalent students for the instruction of students in grades K-12 as outlined in O.C.G.A. 20-2-161.

Total Funds

$7,816,655,183

State Funds

$7,816,655,183

State General Funds

$7,816,655,183

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $7,786,519,286

Total Funds $7,927,228,793

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Reduce QBE formula funding.

($60,890,146)

Increase funds for QBE enrollment growth of 0.57% ($61,489,980) and for training and experience ($29,839,683). (H:Increase funds for QBE enrollment growth of 0.57% ($58,530,532) and for training and experience ($17,173,631). Provide differentiated pay for newly certified math and science teachers ($12,648,503), and increase funds for charter system grants ($1,691,475) and dual enrollment ($458,106).)

$90,502,247

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the

$0

Employees' Retirement System. (H:NO;Use other funds.)

Reflect the loss of federal funds due to the expiration of the American

$0

Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Total Funds:

($140,709,507)).

Provide no more than $5,200 in state and local equivalency funding

$0

for QBE formula earnings and all other state grant earnings for each

full-time student enrolled in a virtual charter school approved by the

Georgia Charter Schools Commission. (H:YES)

Provide funds for Move On When Ready per HB149 (2009 Session).

$523,796

Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,816,655,183

($60,890,146) $90,502,247
$0 ($140,709,507)
$0
$523,796 $7,816,655,183

23.20. Regional Education Service Agencies (RESAs)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide Georgia's sixteen Regional Education Service Agencies with funds to assist local school systems with improving the effectiveness of their educational programs by providing curriculum consultation, skill enhancement, professional development, technology training, and other shared services.

Total Funds

$8,571,299

State Funds

$8,571,299

State General Funds

$8,571,299

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $9,316,629

Total Funds $9,316,629

Reduce funding provided for the RESAs core services. (H:Reduce funding by 8%.)
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. (H:NO;Use other funds.)
Eliminate funding for the Education Technology Centers. (H:NO;Reduce funding by 8%.)
Reduce grant amounts provided for Math Mentors.

($482,344) $0
($120,000) ($142,986)

($482,344) $0
($120,000) ($142,986)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$8,571,299

$8,571,299

23.21. School Improvement
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide research, technical assistance, resources, teacher professional learning, and leadership training for low-performing schools and local educational agencies to help them design and implement school

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improvement strategies to improve graduation rates and overall student achievement.

Total Funds

$5,164,783

State Funds

$5,164,783

State General Funds

$5,164,783

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$5,757,500

$5,757,500

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$137,283

$137,283

Reduce operational funds.

($730,000)

($730,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,164,783

$5,164,783

23.22. School Nurses

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for school nurses who provide health procedures for students at school.

Total Funds

$26,399,520

State Funds

$26,399,520

State General Funds

$26,399,520

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$27,499,500 $27,499,500

Reduce funding for grants. (H:Provide for a 4% reduction.)

($1,099,980) ($1,099,980)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$26,399,520 $26,399,520

23.23. Severely Emotional Disturbed (SED)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support (GNETS), which provides services, education, and resources for students ages three to twenty-one with autism or severe emotional behavioral problems and their families.

Total Funds

$72,259,332

Federal Funds and Grants

$7,983,572

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$7,983,572

State Funds

$64,275,760

State General Funds

$64,275,760

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$65,573,814 $73,557,386

Reduce funding. (H:Reduce funding based on declining enrollment.)

($1,298,054) ($1,298,054)

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Amount appropriated in this Act

$64,275,760 $72,259,332

23.24. State Interagency Transfers

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide health insurance to retired teachers and non-certified personnel and to pass through funding via a contract. These transfers include health insurance for retired teachers and non-certificated personnel, special education services in other state agencies, teacher's retirement, and vocational funding for the post-secondary vocational education agency.

Total Funds

$32,428,701

Federal Funds and Grants

$23,930,738

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$23,930,738

State Funds

$8,497,963

State General Funds

$8,497,963

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $39,309,946

Total Funds $63,240,684

Reduce supplemental grants.

($550,000)

($550,000)

Distribute funding for the State Health Benefit Plan.

($30,261,983) ($30,261,983)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$8,497,963 $32,428,701

23.25. State Schools

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to prepare sensory-impaired and multidisabled students to become productive citizens by providing a learning environment addressing their academic, vocational, and social development.

Total Funds

$24,801,609

Other Funds

$1,423,122

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,423,122

State Funds

$23,378,487

State General Funds

$23,378,487

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)
Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.
Reduce funding. Provide funds for physical fitness activities at the Georgia School for the Deaf. Provide for a training and experience adjustment for teachers at the three state schools.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $22,621,807
$664,609 ($226,218)
$9,100
$309,189
$23,378,487

Total Funds $24,044,929
$664,609 ($226,218)
$9,100
$309,189
$24,801,609

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23.26. Technology/Career Education

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to equip students with academic, vocational, technical, and leadership skills and to extend learning opportunities beyond the traditional school day and year.

Total Funds

$40,904,646

Federal Funds and Grants

$17,708,583

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$17,708,583

Other Funds

$8,994,899

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$8,994,899

State Funds

$14,201,164

State General Funds

$14,201,164

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $14,792,880

Total Funds $41,496,362

Reduce funding for Career and Technical Education.(H:Reduce funding by 4%.)

($591,716)

($591,716)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$14,201,164

$40,904,646

23.27. Testing

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to administer the statewide student assessment program and provide related testing instruments and training to local schools.

Total Funds

$26,846,654

Federal Funds and Grants

$13,273,150

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$13,273,150

State Funds

$13,573,504

State General Funds

$13,573,504

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$13,823,504

$27,096,654

Reduce funds.

($250,000)

($250,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$13,573,504

$26,846,654

23.28. Tuition for Multi-handicapped

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to partially reimburse school systems for private residential placements when the school system is unable to provide an appropriate program for a multi-handicapped student.

Total Funds

$1,551,946

State Funds

$1,551,946

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State General Funds

$1,551,946

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $1,567,622

Total Funds $1,567,622

Reduce funding.

($15,676)

($15,676)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,551,946

$1,551,946

Section 24: Employees' Retirement System
Total Funds Other Funds
Agency Funds State Funds
State General Funds Intra-State Government Transfers
Retirement Payments

$36,857,745 $3,028,535 $3,028,535 $17,165,784 $17,165,784 $16,663,426 $16,663,426

It is the intent of the General Assembly that the employer contribution rate for the Employees' Retirement System shall not exceed 11.63% for New Plan employees and 6.88% for Old Plan employees. For the GSEPS employees, the employer contribution rate shall not exceed 7.42% for the pension portion of the benefit and 3.0% in employer match contributions for the 401(k) portion of the benefit. It is the intent of the General Assembly that the employer contribution for Public School Employees' Retirement System shall not exceed $391.42 per member for State Fiscal Year 2012.

24.1. Deferred Compensation

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide excellent service to participants in the deferred compensation program for all employees of the state, giving them an effective supplement for their retirement planning.

Total Funds

$3,180,108

Other Funds

$3,028,535

Agency Funds

$3,028,535

Intra-State Government Transfers

$151,573

Retirement Payments

$151,573

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $0

Total Funds $3,028,535

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$0

$484

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Increase funding for contracts due to a projected increase in third party administrator fees (Other Funds: $151,089).
Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$151,089

$0

$3,180,108

24.2. Georgia Military Pension Fund

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide retirement allowances and other benefits for members of the Georgia National Guard.

Total Funds

$1,281,784

State Funds

$1,281,784

State General Funds

$1,281,784

24.3. Public School Employees Retirement System

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to account for the receipt of retirement contributions, ensure sound investing of system funds, and provide timely and accurate payment of retirement benefits.

Total Funds

$15,884,000

State Funds

$15,884,000

State General Funds

$15,884,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$7,509,000

$7,509,000

Increase funds to the level required by the latest actuarial report.

$8,375,000

$8,375,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$15,884,000

$15,884,000

24.4. System Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to collect employee and employer contributions, invest the accumulated funds, and disburse retirement benefits to members and beneficiaries.

Total Funds

$16,511,853

Intra-State Government Transfers

$16,511,853

Retirement Payments

$16,511,853

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$0

$16,748,641

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$0

$4,478

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$0

$56,937

Reduce funding in contractual services (Other Funds: $23,203).

$0

($23,203)

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Reduce funding for equipment due to the completion of the voice over internet protocol project (Other Funds: $275,000).
Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

($275,000)

$0

$16,511,853

Section 25: Forestry Commission, Georgia
Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds
Agency Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds

$44,221,870 $9,058,380 $9,058,380 $6,798,395
$395,161 $6,403,234 $28,365,095 $28,365,095

25.1. Commission Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to administer work force needs, handle purchasing, accounts receivable and payable, meet information technology needs, and provide oversight that emphasizes customer values and process innovation.

Total Funds

$3,358,056

Federal Funds and Grants

$34,106

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$34,106

Other Funds

$50,888

Agency Funds

$46,016

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$4,872

State Funds

$3,273,062

State General Funds

$3,273,062

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$3,454,715

$3,539,709

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($7,578)

($7,578)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($2,792)

($2,792)

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$16,363

$16,363

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$80,621

$80,621

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($83,802)

($83,802)

Reduce funds for personal services to reflect projected expenditures and eliminate 5 positions.

($184,465)

($184,465)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,273,062

$3,358,056

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25.2. Forest Management

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure the stewardship of forest lands; to collect and analyze state forestry inventory data; to administer federal forestry cost share assistance programs; to study forest health and invasive species control issues; to manage state owned forests; to educate private forest landowners and timber harvesters about best management practices; to assist communities with management of forested greenspace; to promote and obtain conservation easements; to manage Georgia's Carbon Registry; to promote retention, investment, and/or expansion of new emerging and existing forest and forest biomass industries, and, during extreme fire danger, to provide logistical, overhead, and direct fire suppression assistance to the Forest Protection program.

Total Funds

$9,800,765

Federal Funds and Grants

$6,648,276

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$6,648,276

Other Funds

$1,052,832

Agency Funds

$349,145

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$703,687

State Funds

$2,099,657

State General Funds

$2,099,657

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$2,525,694

$12,076,802

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($648)

($648)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($6,656)

($6,656)

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$32,901

$32,901

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$68,814

$68,814

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($5,000)

($5,000)

Reduce funds for personal services to reflect projected expenditures and eliminate 6 positions.

($421,801)

($421,801)

Replace state funds with existing federal funds for personal services.

($43,647)

($43,647)

Reflect the loss of federal funds due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Total Funds:($1,900,000)).

$0 ($1,900,000)

Replace state funds with other funds for operating expenses.

($50,000)

$0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,099,657

$9,800,765

25.3. Forest Protection
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure an aggressive and efficient response and suppression of forest fires in the unincorporated areas of the State; to mitigate hazardous forest fuels; to issue burn permits, to provide statewide education in the prevention of wildfires; to perform wildfire arson investigations; to promote

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community wildland fire planning and protection through cooperative agreements with fire departments; to train and certify firefighters in wildland firefighting; to provide assistance and support to rural fire departments including selling wildland fire engines and tankers; and to support the Forest Management program during periods of low fire danger.

Total Funds

$29,855,969

Federal Funds and Grants

$2,242,281

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,242,281

Other Funds

$4,621,312

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$4,621,312

State Funds

$22,992,376

State General Funds

$22,992,376

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$22,550,048

$32,513,641

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($8,161)

($8,161)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($37,867)

($37,867)

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$144,386 $714,776

$144,386 $714,776

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($172,783)

($172,783)

Reduce funds for personal services to reflect projected expenditures and eliminate 10 positions.
Replace state funds with existing federal funds for personal services.

($520,566) ($25,000)

($520,566) ($25,000)

Reduce funds to reflect reorganization of district offices and eliminate 3 positions.

($213,393)

($213,393)

Reflect the loss of federal funds due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Total Funds: ($3,100,000)).

$0 ($3,100,000)

$0

$0

Provide funds for regular operations to comply with the narrow banding license requirement of the Federal Communications Commission, (FCC).
Provide funds for personal services.

$146,000 $414,936

$146,000 $414,936

Amount appropriated in this Act

$22,992,376

$29,855,969

25.4. Tree Seedling Nursery

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to produce an adequate quantity of high quality forest tree seedlings for sale at reasonable cost to Georgia landowners.

Total Funds

$1,207,080

Federal Funds and Grants

$133,717

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$133,717

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2021
$1,073,363 $1,073,363

Section 26: Governor, Office of the
Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (CFDA 93.558)
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified Prior Year Funds from Other Sources State Funds State General Funds

$102,347,551 $44,024,117
$3,814,350
$40,209,767 $4,981,284 $2,481,284 $2,500,000 $53,342,150 $53,342,150

There is hereby appropriated to the Office of the Governor the sum of $400,000 of the moneys collected in accordance with O.C.G.A. Title 10, Chapter 1, Article 28. The sum of money is appropriated for use by the Office of Consumer Protection for all the purposes for which such moneys may be appropriated pursuant to Article 28.
The Mansion allowance shall be $40,000.

26.1. Governor's Emergency Fund

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide emergency funds to draw on when disasters create extraordinary demands on government.

Total Funds

$21,701,931

State Funds

$21,701,931

State General Funds

$21,701,931

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$3,469,576

$3,469,576

Provide funds to pay interest on the Unemployment Trust Fund Loan due September 30, 2011.

$18,232,355

$18,232,355

Amount appropriated in this Act

$21,701,931

$21,701,931

26.2. Governor's Office
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide numerous duties including, but not limited to: granting commissions, appointments and vacancies, maintaining order, and temporary transfer of institutions between departments or agencies. The Mansion

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allowance per OCGA 45-7-4 shall be $40,000.

Total Funds

$11,209,130

Federal Funds and Grants

$5,196,851

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$5,196,851

Other Funds

$100,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$100,000

State Funds

$5,912,279

State General Funds

$5,912,279

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$6,276,732

$11,573,583

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($71,090)

($71,090)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$768

$768

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$28,491

$28,491

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$130,965

$130,965

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($403,587)

($403,587)

Eliminate one-time funds for the gubernatorial transition.

($50,000)

($50,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,912,279

$11,209,130

26.3. Governor's Office of Planning and Budget

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to improve state government operations and services by leading and assisting in the evaluation, development, and implementation of budgets, plans, programs, and policies.

Total Funds

$7,890,284

State Funds

$7,890,284

State General Funds

$7,890,284

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $8,022,745

Total Funds $8,022,745

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$41,887 $163,485

$41,887 $163,485

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($519,748)

($519,748)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$181,915

$181,915

Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,890,284

$7,890,284

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The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

26.4. Georgia Commission on Equal Opportunity

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce the Georgia Fair Employment Practices Act of 1978, as amended, and the Fair Housing Act, which makes it unlawful to discriminate against any individual.

Total Funds

$880,336

Federal Funds and Grants

$407,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$407,000

State Funds

$473,336

State General Funds

$473,336

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948) Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan. Eliminate 1 position in Administration. Reduce funds for operating expenses.

State Funds $522,722 $9,931 $3,356
$15,735 ($39,964) ($38,444)

Total Funds $929,722 $9,931 $3,356
$15,735 ($39,964) ($38,444)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$473,336

$880,336

26.5. Georgia Council for the Arts

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for Council operations, fund grants and services for non-profit arts and cultural organizations, and maintain the Georgia State Art Collection and Capitol Galleries.

Total Funds

$0

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $790,735

Total Funds $1,450,135

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$932

$932

Reduce funds for personal services.

($8,871)

($8,871)

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($70,203)

($70,203)

Transfer funds and 3 positions from the Office of the Governor to the Department of Economic Development for the Georgia Council for the Arts and reflect savings from consolidation.

($712,593) ($1,371,993)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$0

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26.6. Georgia Emergency Management Agency

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a disaster, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery program by coordinating federal, state, and other resources and supporting local governments to respond to major disasters and emergency events.

Total Funds

$32,517,645

Federal Funds and Grants

$29,703,182

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$29,703,182

Other Funds

$807,856

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$807,856

State Funds

$2,006,607

State General Funds

$2,006,607

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$2,389,020

$32,900,058

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($261,559)

($261,559)

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$12,148

$12,148

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$58,120

$58,120

Reduce funds for contracts.

($49,455)

($49,455)

Reduce funds for operating expenses. (H:Reduce personal services.)

($59,744)

($59,744)

Eliminate state funding for the Excess Property 1122 Procurement Program and transfer program operations to the Department of Public Safety.

($81,923)

($81,923)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,006,607

$32,517,645

26.7. Georgia Professional Standards Commission

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to direct the preparation of, certify, recognize, and recruit Georgia educators, and to enforce standards regarding educator professional preparation, performance, and ethics.

Total Funds

$6,251,283

Federal Funds and Grants

$411,930

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$411,930

Other Funds

$500

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$500

State Funds

$5,838,853

State General Funds

$5,838,853

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

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Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948) Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan. Reduce funds for personal services and operating expenses.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $6,109,052
($4,851) $36,427
$175,657 ($477,432) $5,838,853

Total Funds $6,521,482
($4,851) $36,427
$175,657 ($477,432) $6,251,283

26.8. Governor's Office for Children and Families

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a statewide network of county collaboratives that work to improve conditions for children and families, and to enhance coordination and communication among providers and stakeholders of services to families.

Total Funds

$11,805,578

Federal Funds and Grants

$8,215,596

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (CFDA 93.558) $3,814,350

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$4,401,246

Other Funds

$2,500,000

Prior Year Funds from Other Sources

$2,500,000

State Funds

$1,089,982

State General Funds

$1,089,982

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $4,002,330

Total Funds $12,467,926

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($34,033)

($34,033)

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$2,394 $17,688

$2,394 $17,688

Maximize federal grant funds by shifting allowable personnel expenditures and real estate rental costs.
Eliminate all non-essential travel and provide web-based System of Care trainings.
Reduce operating expenses.

($50,283) ($15,800)
($8,300)

($50,283) ($15,800)
($8,300)

Maximize federal fund sources for annual youth conference.

($32,700)

($32,700)

Reduce funds available for implementing new Community Strategy Grants.
Recognize the FY 2011 transfer of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families funds to the Department of Human Services. (H:YES)

($291,314) $0

($291,314) ($250,000)

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Transfer operating funds from Family Connection to the Governor's Office of Children and Families and recognize savings from consolidation (Total Funds: $8,962,164). (H:It is the intent of the General Assembly that Family Connection Partnership remains an independent non-profit and shall not be merged into the Governor's Office for Children and Families.)
Reclassify other funds as federal funds in accordance with State Accounting Office Financial Management Policies and Procedures. (H:YES)
Replace state general funds with reserves from the Children's Trust Fund.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$0

$0

$0

($2,500,000) $1,089,982

$0 $11,805,578

26.9. Governor's Office of Consumer Protection

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect consumers and legitimate business enterprises from unfair and deceptive business practices through the enforcement of the Fair Business Practices Act and other related consumer protection statutes.

Total Funds

$7,785,047

Other Funds

$1,572,903

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,572,903

State Funds

$6,212,144

State General Funds

$6,212,144

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $6,664,935

Total Funds $8,237,838

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($28,365)

($28,365)

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$44,883 $168,404

$44,883 $168,404

Eliminate 5 vacant positions. (H:Reflect additional vacancies.)

($637,713)

($637,713)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$6,212,144

$7,785,047

26.10. Office of Student Achievement

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support educational accountability, evaluation, and reporting efforts, establishment of standards on state assessments, the preparation and release of the state's education report card and scoreboard, and education research to inform policy and budget efforts.

Total Funds

$828,170

State Funds

$828,170

State General Funds

$828,170

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$908,246

$908,246

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($3,136)

($3,136)

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$2,837

$2,837

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$19,952

$19,952

Reduce funds for personal services.

($39,004)

($39,004)

Reduce funds for contracts ($33,000) and operating expenses ($18,643).

($51,643)

($51,643)

Reduce funds.

($9,082)

($9,082)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$828,170

$828,170

26.11. Office of the Child Advocate

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide independent oversight of persons, organizations, and agencies responsible for the protection and well-being of children.

Total Funds

$922,453

Federal Funds and Grants

$89,558

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$89,558

Other Funds

$25

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$25

State Funds

$832,870

State General Funds

$832,870

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $879,701

Total Funds $969,284

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($4,000)

($4,000)

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$5,242 $23,545

$5,242 $23,545

Maximize federal grant funds by shifting allowable personnel expenditures.
Reduce rent by moving to state-owned property.

($30,000) ($23,550)

($30,000) ($23,550)

Reduce contractual services based on projected expenditures.

($7,561)

($7,561)

Reduce operating expenses.

($10,507)

($10,507)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$832,870

$922,453

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26.12. Office of the State Inspector General

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to foster and promote accountability and integrity in state government by investigating and preventing fraud, waste, and abuse.

Total Funds

$555,694

State Funds

$555,694

State General Funds

$555,694

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $623,898

Total Funds $623,898

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$817

$817

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$4,557 $20,007

$4,557 $20,007

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($93,585)

($93,585)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$555,694

$555,694

Section 27: Human Services, Department of

Total Funds

$1,597,407,806

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,070,977,184

CCDF Mandatory and Matching Funds (CFDA 93.596)

$94,324,807

Child Care and Development Block Grant (CFDA 93.575) $112,979,962

Community Service Block Grant (CFDA 93.569)

$17,312,159

Foster Care Title IV-E (CFDA 93.658)

$72,173,187

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (CFDA 93.568)

$24,627,737

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$62,880,634

Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.991)

$200,470

Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667) TANF Block Grant - Unobligated Balance

$54,870,519 $18,257,539

TANF Transfers to Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.558)
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (CFDA 93.558)
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$25,800,000 $343,424,967 $244,125,203

Other Funds Agency Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$18,692,704 $5,341,500 $13,351,204

State Funds State General Funds

$493,130,053 $486,938,247

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Tobacco Settlement Funds Intra-State Government Transfers
Medicaid Services Payments - Other Agencies Other Intra-State Government Payments

$6,191,806 $14,607,865 $8,500,000 $6,107,865

All Temporary Assistance for Needy Families benefit payments are calculated utilizing a factor of 66.0% of the standards of need; such payments shall be made from the date of certification and not from the date of application; and the following maximum benefits and maximum standards of need shall apply: For an assistance group of one, the standards of need is $235, and the maximum monthly amount is $155. For an assistance group of two, the standards of need is $356, and the maximum monthly amount is $235. For an assistance group of three, the standards of need is $424, and the maximum monthly amount is $280. For an assistance group of four, the standards of need is $500, and the maximum monthly amount is $330. For an assistance group of five, the standards of need is $573, and the maximum monthly amount is $378. For an assistance group of six, the standards of need is $621, and the maximum monthly amount is $410. For an assistance group of seven, the standards of need is $672, and the maximum monthly amount is $444. For an assistance group of eight, the standards of need is $713, and the maximum monthly amount is $470. For an assistance group of nine, the standards of need is $751, and the maximum monthly amount is $496. For an assistance group of ten, the standards of need is $804, and the maximum monthly amount is $530. For an assistance group of eleven, the standards of need is $860, and the maximum monthly amount is $568. Provided, the Department of Human Services is authorized to make supplemental payments on these maximum monthly amounts up to the amount that is equal to the minimum hourly wage for clients who are enrolled in subsidized work experience and subsidized employment.

27.1. Adoptions Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support and facilitate the safe permanent placement of children by prescreening families and providing support and financial services after adoption.

Total Funds

$86,972,687

Federal Funds and Grants

$52,868,602

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (CFDA 93.558) $15,000,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$37,868,602

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Other Funds

$45,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$45,000

State Funds

$34,059,085

State General Funds

$34,059,085

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$31,251,149

$87,445,885

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($98)

($98)

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$8,094

$8,094

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$35,739

$35,739

Reduce funds for contracts by 4% (Total Funds: $219,730).

($79,040)

($219,730)

Redistribute funds for unemployment insurance from the Departmental Administration program to the Adoption Services program.

$2,797

$2,797

Replace loss of the enhanced Title IV-E funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009.

$2,840,444

($300,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$34,059,085

$86,972,687

27.2. After School Care

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to expand the provision of after school care services and draw down Temporary Assistance for Needy Families maintenance of effort funds.

Total Funds

$17,685,354

Federal Funds and Grants

$17,685,354

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (CFDA 93.558) $17,685,354

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$0

$14,000,000

Increase Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funds for the After School Care program based on projected expenditures (Total Funds: $3,685,354).

$0

$3,685,354

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$17,685,354

27.3. Child Care Licensing

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the health and safety of children who receive full-time care outside of their homes by licensing, monitoring, and inspecting residential care providers.

Total Funds

$2,265,633

Federal Funds and Grants

$2,193,862

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Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (CFDA 93.558) $2,193,862

State Funds

$71,771

State General Funds

$71,771

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $343,200

Total Funds $2,023,862

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$71,771

$71,771

Reduce state funds in personal services ($495,112), regular operating expenses ($101,486), telecommunications ($32,540), computer charges ($25,630), and contracts ($1,000) in the Child Care Licensing program (Total Funds: $655,768).

($343,200)

($655,768)

Replace state funds with federal TANF funds for the Child Care Licensing program based on projected expenditures (Total Funds: $825,768). (H:YES)

$0

$825,768

Amount appropriated in this Act

$71,771

$2,265,633

27.4. Child Care Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to permit low income families to be selfreliant while protecting the safety and well-being of their children by ensuring access to child care.

Total Funds

$225,854,561

Federal Funds and Grants

$169,120,261

CCDF Mandatory and Matching Funds (CFDA 93.596)

$90,698,416

Child Care and Development Block Grant (CFDA 93.575)

$75,415,944

Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667)

$90

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (CFDA 93.558)

$600,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,405,811

Other Funds

$2,500,000

Agency Funds

$2,500,000

State Funds

$54,234,300

State General Funds

$54,234,300

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $54,262,031

Total Funds $270,924,705

Reflect the loss of federal funds due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 (Total Funds: $45,042,413). (H:YES)
Increase funds to create 400 new child care slots.

$0 ($45,042,413)

$0

$1,442,000

Eliminate funding for Ferst Foundation contract.

($27,731) ($1,469,731)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$54,234,300 $225,854,561

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27.5. Child Support Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to encourage and enforce the parental responsibility of paying financial support.

Total Funds

$100,990,516

Federal Funds and Grants

$72,662,658

Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667)

$120,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$72,542,658

Other Funds

$2,841,500

Agency Funds

$2,841,500

State Funds

$25,090,598

State General Funds

$25,090,598

Intra-State Government Transfers Other Intra-State Government Payments
The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

$395,760 $395,760

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)
Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.
Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.
Replace state funds and incentive funds with federal funds for personal services ($1,000,000) and regular operating ($1,941,176) in the Child Support Services program (Total Funds: $2,941,176). Redistribute funding for unemployment insurance from the Departmental Administration program to the Child Support Services program. Replace loss of incentive funds from the ARRA of 2009 (Total Funds: $15,000,000). Reflect the loss of federal funds due to the expiration of the ARRA of 2009 (Total Funds: $18,464,705). (H:YES)
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $20,041,528
$59,291 ($3,102) $230,783 $562,936 ($1,000,000)
$99,162
$5,100,000 $0
$25,090,598

Total Funds $106,447,327
$59,291 ($3,102) $230,783 $562,936 ($2,941,176)
$99,162
$15,000,000 ($18,464,705) $100,990,516

27.6. Child Welfare Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate allegations of child abuse abandonment and neglect and provide services to protect the child and strengthen the family.

Total Funds

$262,369,922

Federal Funds and Grants

$159,046,846

CCDF Mandatory and Matching Funds (CFDA 93.596)

$59,739

Foster Care Title IV-E (CFDA 93.658)

$33,824,784

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Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$173,806

Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667)

$8,264,167

TANF Transfers to Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.558)

$25,800,000

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (CFDA 93.558) $62,995,915

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$27,928,435

Other Funds

$152,208

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$152,208

State Funds

$94,670,868

State General Funds

$94,670,868

Intra-State Government Transfers

$8,500,000

Medicaid Services Payments - Other Agencies

$8,500,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $89,414,370

Total Funds $257,426,778

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($8,165)

($8,165)

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$68,702 $5,256,865

$68,702 $5,256,865

Reduce funds for contracts by 4% (Total Funds: $224,611).

($148,611)

($224,611)

Redistribute funds for unemployment insurance from the Departmental Administration program to the Child Welfare Services program.
Eliminate funding for EMBRACE contract.

$260,957 ($173,250)

$260,957 ($410,604)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$94,670,868 $262,369,922

27.7. Child Welfare Services - Special Project

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to increase funds for Child Advocacy Centers.

Total Funds

$250,000

Federal Funds and Grants

$250,000

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (CFDA 93.558)

$250,000

27.8. Community Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide services and activities through local agencies to assist low-income Georgians with employment, education, nutrition, and housing services.

Total Funds

$17,189,183

Federal Funds and Grants

$17,189,183

Community Service Block Grant (CFDA 93.569)

$17,189,183

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27.9. Departmental Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administration and support for the Divisions and Operating Office in meeting the needs of the people of Georgia.

Total Funds

$88,238,967

Federal Funds and Grants

$49,038,987

CCDF Mandatory and Matching Funds (CFDA 93.596)

$2,366,652

Child Care and Development Block Grant (CFDA 93.575)

$209,161

Community Service Block Grant (CFDA 93.569)

$122,976

Foster Care Title IV-E (CFDA 93.658)

$7,616,228

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$4,572,153

Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667)

$2,543,564

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (CFDA 93.558) $8,095,249

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$23,513,004

Other Funds

$382,337

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$382,337

State Funds

$34,717,058

State General Funds

$34,717,058

Intra-State Government Transfers

$4,100,585

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$4,100,585

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$37,134,465

$94,332,149

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$106,892

$106,892

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($1,632)

($1,632)

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$183,454

$183,454

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$1,217,319

$1,217,319

Transfer a total of ($3,087,472) related to the Department of Human Resources reorganization to the Department of Community Health for Public Health telecommunications ($2,295,090) and software licensing ($237,186) and to the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities for software licensing ($555,196).

($3,087,472)

($3,087,472)

Redistribute funds for unemployment insurance from the Departmental Administration program to various programs.

($736,936)

($736,936)

Realign TANF funds based on prior year expenditures (Total Funds: $3,774,807). (H:YES)

$0 ($3,774,807)

Replace state funds with Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) funds for

($99,032)

$0

transportation services of elderly consumers.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$34,717,058

$88,238,967

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27.10. Elder Abuse Investigations and Prevention

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to prevent disabled adults and elder persons from abuse, exploitation and neglect, and investigate situations where it might have occurred.

Total Funds

$17,472,410

Federal Funds and Grants

$3,573,433

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$500,000

Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667)

$2,279,539

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$793,894

State Funds

$12,287,457

State General Funds

$12,287,457

Intra-State Government Transfers

$1,611,520

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$1,611,520

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $11,749,971

Total Funds $16,934,924

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$2,790

$2,790

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($1,886)

($1,886)

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$109,445

$109,445

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$404,592

$404,592

Redistribute funds for unemployment insurance from the Departmental Administration program to Elder Abuse Investigations and Prevention program.

$22,545

$22,545

Amount appropriated in this Act

$12,287,457

$17,472,410

27.11. Elder Community Living Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide Georgians who need nursing home level of care the option of remaining in their own communities.

Total Funds

$113,737,994

Federal Funds and Grants

$41,435,324

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$13,765,259

Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667)

$3,761,430

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$23,908,635

State Funds

$72,302,670

State General Funds

$67,228,793

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$5,073,877

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

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Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)
Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.
Redistribute funds for unemployment insurance from the Departmental Administration program to Elder Community Living Services program. Replace loss of the enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentages (FMAP) from the ARRA of 2009. Eliminate the contract with the Center for the Visually Impaired. (H:Fully restore contract funding.) Reduce funds for Alzheimer's respite services. (H:Fully restore contract funding.) Reduce funds for non-Medicaid home and community based respite services. (H:Fully restore contract funding.)
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $60,851,458
$653 $5,380
$32,873 $1,187
$11,411,119
$0
$0
$0
$72,302,670

Total Funds $102,286,782
$653 $5,380
$32,873 $1,187
$11,411,119
$0
$0
$0
$113,737,994

27.12. Elder Support Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist older Georgians, so that they may live in their homes and communities, by providing health, employment, nutrition, and other support and education services.

Total Funds

$8,713,274

Federal Funds and Grants

$5,866,268

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$5,866,268

State Funds

$2,847,006

State General Funds

$1,729,077

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$1,117,929

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)
Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan. Redistribute funds for unemployment insurance from the Departmental Administration program to Elder Support Services program. Reflect the loss of federal funds due to the expiration of the ARRA of 2009 (Total Funds: $1,045,000). (H:YES) Increase funding for Meals on Wheels.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $1,783,484
$150 $358
$17,421 $593
$0
$1,045,000 $2,847,006

Total Funds $8,694,752
$150 $358
$17,421 $593
($1,045,000)
$1,045,000 $8,713,274

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27.13. Energy Assistance

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist low-income households in meeting their immediate home energy needs.

Total Funds

$28,665,632

Federal Funds and Grants

$24,281,180

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (CFDA 93.568)

$24,281,180

Other Funds

$4,384,452

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$4,384,452

27.14. Family Violence Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide safe shelter and related services for victims of family violence and their dependent children and to provide education about family violence to communities across the state.

Total Funds

$12,986,929

Federal Funds and Grants

$12,331,929

Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.991)

$200,470

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (CFDA 93.558) $10,048,415

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,083,044

State Funds

$655,000

State General Funds

$655,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $4,483,171

Total Funds $12,331,929

Replace state funds with federal TANF funds for the Family Violence program. (H:Retain state funds for Sexual Assault Centers. It is the intent of the General Assembly that these funds be administered solely by the Department of Human Services and shall not be administratively transferred by memorandum of understanding to any other state agency.)

($3,828,171)

$655,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$655,000

$12,986,929

27.15. Federal and Unobligated Balances

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to reflect balances of federal funds from prior years. No services are provided.

Total Funds

$14,395,354

Federal Funds and Grants

$14,395,354

TANF Block Grant - Unobligated Balance

$14,395,354

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

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Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948) Reflect expected unobligated balance (Total Funds: $14,395,354). (H:YES)
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $0 $0
$0

Total Funds $0
$14,395,354
$14,395,354

27.16. Federal Eligibility Benefit Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to verify eligibility and provide support services for Medicaid, Food Stamp, and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).

Total Funds

$209,545,976

Federal Funds and Grants

$107,518,362

Child Care and Development Block Grant (CFDA 93.575)

$900,000

Foster Care Title IV-E (CFDA 93.658)

$2,882,030

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (CFDA 93.568)

$346,557

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$43,127,713

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (CFDA 93.558) $19,628,860

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$40,633,202

Other Funds

$8,387,207

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$8,387,207

State Funds

$93,640,407

State General Funds

$93,640,407

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $93,258,965

Total Funds $218,976,380

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$171,757

$171,757

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($15,058)

($15,058)

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$1,169,064 $5,984

$1,169,064 $5,984

Redistribute funds for unemployment insurance from the Departmental Administration program to the Federal Eligibility Benefit Services program.

$349,695

$349,695

Realign TANF funds based on prior year expenditures (Total Funds: $9,811,846). (H:YES)

$0 ($9,811,846)

Transfer funds to the Department of Community Health for the "Express Lane" eligibility project which will simplify the Medicaid enrollment process.

($1,300,000) ($1,300,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$93,640,407 $209,545,976

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27.17. Federal Fund Transfers to Other Agencies

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to reflect federal funds received by Department of Human Services to be transferred to other state agencies for eligible expenditures under federal law.

Total Funds

$112,808,613

Federal Funds and Grants

$112,808,613

CCDF Mandatory and Matching Funds (CFDA 93.596)

$1,200,000

Child Care and Development Block Grant (CFDA 93.575)

$36,454,857

Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667)

$37,901,729

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (CFDA 93.558) $37,252,027

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$0 $112,850,889

Realign TANF funds based on prior year expenditures (Total Funds: $2,314,490).
Restore Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) to FY 2011 appropriation level (Total Funds: $2,272,214). (H:YES)

$0 ($2,314,490)

$0

$2,272,214

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0 $112,808,613

27.18. Out-of-Home Care

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide safe and appropriate temporary homes for children removed from their families due to neglect, abuse, or abandonment.

Total Funds

$190,279,085

Federal Funds and Grants

$130,046,715

Foster Care Title IV-E (CFDA 93.658)

$27,850,145

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (CFDA 93.558) $100,726,099

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,470,471

State Funds

$60,232,370

State General Funds

$60,232,370

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$65,623,166 $224,149,711

Reduce funds to reflect a decrease in Out-of-Home Care utilization (Total Funds: $17,132,350).
Replace loss of enhanced Title IV-E funds from the ARRA of 2009.

($9,028,270) ($17,132,350)

$3,517,474

$0

Realign TANF funds based on prior year expenditures (Total Funds: $16,338,276). (H:YES)

$0 ($16,338,276)

Replace loss of enhanced Title IV-E funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment with State General Funds.

$120,000

($400,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$60,232,370 $190,279,085

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27.19. Refugee Assistance

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide employment, health screening, medical, cash, and social services assistance to refugees.

Total Funds

$4,749,006

Federal Funds and Grants

$4,749,006

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$4,749,006

27.20. Support for Needy Families - Basic Assistance

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide cash assistance to needy families in compliance with Georgia's state plan for the federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program.

Total Funds

$52,500,415

Federal Funds and Grants

$52,400,415

TANF Block Grant - Unobligated Balance

$3,862,185

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (CFDA 93.558) $48,538,230

State Funds

$100,000

State General Funds

$100,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $100,000

Total Funds $54,325,681

Realign TANF funds based on prior year expenditures (Total Funds: $1,825,266). (H:YES)

$0 ($1,825,266)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$100,000

$52,500,415

27.21. Support for Needy Families - Work Assistance

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist needy Georgian families achieve self sufficiency by obtaining and keeping employment as well as complying with Georgia's state plan for the federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program.

Total Funds

$19,609,717

Federal Funds and Grants

$19,573,129

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (CFDA 93.558) $19,210,956

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$362,173

State Funds

$36,588

State General Funds

$36,588

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$3,577,658 $189,335,224

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$36,588

$36,588

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Reduce employment support activities based on decreased utilization (Total Funds: $5,612,080). Realign TANF funds based on prior year expenditures (Total Funds: $1,385,945). (H:YES)
Reflect the loss of federal funds due to the expiration of the ARRA of 2009 (Total Funds: $165,535,960). (H:YES)
Amount appropriated in this Act

($3,577,658) $0

($5,612,080) $1,385,945

$0 ($165,535,960)

$36,588

$19,609,717

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

27.22. Council On Aging

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist older individuals, at-risk adults, persons with disabilities, their families and caregivers in achieving safe, healthy, independent and self-reliant lives.

Total Funds

$192,809

State Funds

$192,809

State General Funds

$192,809

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $186,578

Total Funds $186,578

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$1,549 $5,418

$1,549 $5,418

Reduce funds for Georgia for a Lifetime (Project 2020).

($5,736)

($5,736)

Increase funds for Council programming.

$5,000

$5,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$192,809

$192,809

27.23. Family Connection

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds to local county family connection collaboratives to work to improve conditions for children and families.

Total Funds

$9,933,769

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,941,703

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$741,703

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (CFDA 93.558) $1,200,000

State Funds

$7,992,066

State General Funds

$7,992,066

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$8,078,681

$10,020,384

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Reduce county collaborative contracts. (H:Restore funding for county collaborative contracts. )
Reduce partnership contract for technical assistance.
Transfer the Family Connection program to the Governor's Office of Children and Families and recognize savings from consolidation (Total Funds: $9,374,089). (H:It is the intent of the General Assembly that these funds be administered solely by Family Connection Partnership and shall not be administratively transferred by memorandum of understanding to any other state agency. )
Amount appropriated in this Act

$0 ($86,615)
$0
$7,992,066

$0 ($86,615)
$0
$9,933,769

Section 28: Insurance, Office of the Commission of
Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds
Agency Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds

$16,867,192 $954,555 $954,555 $97,232 $81,806 $15,426
$15,815,405 $15,815,405

28.1. Departmental Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to be responsible for protecting the rights of Georgia citizens in insurance and industrial loan transactions and maintain a fire safe environment.

Total Funds

$1,647,695

State Funds

$1,647,695

State General Funds

$1,647,695

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $1,801,172

Total Funds $1,801,277

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($4,896)

($4,896)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($398)

($398)

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$13,270

$13,270

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$81,865

$81,865

Eliminate 3 IT staff positions. (H:NO;Eliminate media division only.)

($243,318)

($243,423)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,647,695

$1,647,695

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28.2. Enforcement

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide legal advice and to initiate legal proceedings with regard to enforcement of specific provisions of state law relating to insurance, industrial loan, fire safety, and fraud.

Total Funds

$723,669

State Funds

$723,669

State General Funds

$723,669

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $695,684

Total Funds $695,684

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($1,890)

($1,890)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($153)

($153)

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$5,125

$5,125

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$24,903

$24,903

Amount appropriated in this Act

$723,669

$723,669

28.3. Fire Safety

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to promote fire safety awareness through education and training, and to protect the public from fire and limit the loss of life and property by setting the minimum fire safety standards in the state, enforcing and regulating fire safety rules for public buildings and manufactured housing, and regulating the storage, transportation, and handling of hazardous materials.

Total Funds

$4,721,479

Federal Funds and Grants

$954,555

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$954,555

Other Funds

$97,232

Agency Funds

$81,806

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$15,426

State Funds

$3,669,692

State General Funds

$3,669,692

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $4,366,860

Total Funds $5,418,647

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($11,866)

($11,866)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($962)

($962)

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$32,170 $13,444

$32,170 $13,444

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Reduce funds for personal services and maximize the use of federal funding.
Amount appropriated in this Act

($729,954) $3,669,692

($729,954) $4,721,479

28.4. Industrial Loan

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect consumers by licensing, regulating, and examining finance companies that provide consumer loans of $3,000 or less.

Total Funds

$628,320

State Funds

$628,320

State General Funds

$628,320

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $605,453

Total Funds $605,453

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($1,645)

($1,645)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($133)

($133)

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$4,460

$4,460

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$20,185

$20,185

Amount appropriated in this Act

$628,320

$628,320

28.5. Insurance Regulation

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that licensed insurance entities maintain solvency and conform to state law by conducting financial and market examinations, investigating policyholder complaints, monitoring for compliance with state laws and regulations, reviewing and approving premium rates, and disseminating information to the public and the insurance industry about the state's insurance laws and regulations.

Total Funds

$5,210,282

State Funds

$5,210,282

State General Funds

$5,210,282

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $4,979,664

Total Funds $4,979,664

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($13,531)

($13,531)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($1,098)

($1,098)

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$36,685 $208,562

$36,685 $208,562

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Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,210,282

$5,210,282

28.6. Special Fraud

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to identify and take appropriate action to deter insurance fraud.

Total Funds

$3,935,747

State Funds

$3,935,747

State General Funds

$3,935,747

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$3,304,314

$3,304,314

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($8,979)

($8,979)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($728)

($728)

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$24,343 $16,797

$24,343 $16,797

Provide funds to reflect increased assessments on insurance providers to provide for additional fraud detection coverage.

$600,000

$600,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,935,747

$3,935,747

Section 29: Investigation, Georgia Bureau of
Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds
State General Funds

$108,791,010 $25,701,005 $25,701,005 $19,903,129 $19,903,129 $63,186,876 $63,186,876

29.1. Bureau Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide the highest quality investigative, scientific, information services, and resources for the purpose of maintaining law and order and protecting life and property.

Total Funds

$7,716,981

Federal Funds and Grants

$30,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$30,000

State Funds

$7,686,981

State General Funds

$7,686,981

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$10,848,124

$10,878,124

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($4,343)

($4,343)

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$26,738

$26,738

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$136,064

$136,064

Reduce funds for telecommunications due to the completion of the Unisys Migration ahead of schedule.

($800,000)

($800,000)

Reduce funds for personal services by not filling vacancies due to retirement.

($59,140)

($59,140)

Replace state funds with other funds.

($104,760)

($104,760)

Reduce funds for personal services by outsourcing payroll functions to the State Accounting Office's Shared Services Initiative.

($44,980)

($44,980)

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses. (H:Restore funds for telecommunications.)

($2,310,722) ($2,310,722)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,686,981

$7,716,981

29.2. Criminal Justice Information Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide the State of Georgia with essential information and identification services through the operation of the Automated Fingerprint Identification System, Criminal History System, Criminal Justice Information Services network, Protective Order Registry, Sexual Violent Offender Registry, and the Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

Total Funds

$10,179,915

Federal Funds and Grants

$211,425

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$211,425

Other Funds

$2,990,304

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$2,990,304

State Funds

$6,978,186

State General Funds

$6,978,186

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $7,225,266

Total Funds $9,926,995

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($7,418)

($7,418)

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$31,096 $229,242

$31,096 $229,242

Replace state funds with other funds based on higher than anticipated

($500,000)

$0

revenue through criminal background check fees.

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Utilize Georgia Crime Information Center fees to fund upgrades to the Sex Offender Registry. (H:YES)
Amount appropriated in this Act

$0 $6,978,186

$0 $10,179,915

29.3. Forensic Scientific Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide forensic analysis and testimony in the areas of chemistry (drug identification), firearms, digital imaging, forensic biology (serology/DNA), latent prints, pathology, questioned documents, photography, toxicology, implied consent, and trace evidence in support of the criminal justice system; to provide medical examiner (autopsy) services; and to analyze and enter samples into national databases such as AFIS, CODIS, and NIBIN.

Total Funds

$22,498,689

Federal Funds and Grants

$81,131

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$81,131

Other Funds

$157,865

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$157,865

State Funds

$22,259,693

State General Funds

$22,259,693

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$18,598,125

$21,903,507

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($23,298)

($23,298)

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$123,428

$123,428

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$587,044

$587,044

Replace the loss of fiscal stabilization funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

$2,974,394

($91,992)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$22,259,693

$22,498,689

29.4. Medicaid Fraud Control Unit

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to serve as the center for the identification, arrest, and prosecution of providers of health services and patients who defraud the Medicaid Program.

Total Funds

($1,477,056)

Federal Funds and Grants

($1,477,056)

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

($1,477,056)

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$1,084,685

$4,387,068

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Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. Transfer the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to the Department of Law (Total Funds: $4,684,786).
Amount appropriated in this Act

($435) $2,989 ($1,087,239)
$0

($435) $2,989 ($5,866,678) ($1,477,056)

29.5. Regional Investigative Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to identify, collect, preserve, and process evidence located during crime scene investigations, and to assist in the investigation, identification, arrest and prosecution of individuals. The purpose of this appropriation is also to coordinate and operate the following specialized units: bingo unit, anti-terrorist team, forensic art, bomb disposal unit, high technology investigations unit, communications center, regional drug enforcement, and polygraph examinations.

Total Funds

$27,363,245

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,240,883

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,240,883

Other Funds

$204,682

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$204,682

State Funds

$25,917,680

State General Funds

$25,917,680

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $21,193,678

Total Funds $25,705,629

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($23,538)

($23,538)

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$215,269 $763,766

$215,269 $763,766

Replace the loss of fiscal stabilization funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

$2,974,394

($91,992)

Eliminate funding for 5 agent positions due to attrition.

($297,076)

($297,076)

Reduce the Task Forces program by transferring funds and realigning 4 agents to the Regional Investigative Services program.
Reduce funds for personal services by not filling vacancies due to retirement.

$1,091,187 $0

$1,091,187 $0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$25,917,680

$27,363,245

29.6. Task Forces
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide GBI supervisory support with a special agent-in-charge to each of the thirteen federally funded multi-jurisdictional drug task forces.

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Total Funds

$0

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $1,091,187

Total Funds $1,091,187

Reduce the Task Forces program by transferring funds and realigning 4 agents to the Regional Investigative Services program. (H:YES)

($1,091,187)

($1,091,187)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$0

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

29.7. Criminal Justice Coordinating Council

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to improve, plan for, and coordinate criminal justice efforts to improve the Georgia criminal justice system by working with all components of the system and levels of government throughout Georgia, by applying for and administering federal assistance grants that assist agencies and organizations in criminal justice and victim services; to award and administer state grant programs; to provide legal services for domestic violence; and to operate Georgia's Crime Victims' Compensation Program.

Total Funds

$42,509,236

Federal Funds and Grants

$25,614,622

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$25,614,622

Other Funds

$16,550,278

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$16,550,278

State Funds

$344,336

State General Funds

$344,336

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $370,356

Total Funds $42,535,256

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($2,146)

($2,146)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($1,149)

($1,149)

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$11,658

$11,658

Reduce funds for personal services.

($29,006)

($29,006)

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($1,320)

($1,320)

Reflect an adjustment in rental rates at the State Bar building.

($4,057)

($4,057)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$344,336

$42,509,236

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Section 30: Juvenile Justice, Department of
Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds
State General Funds

$291,183,224 $1,507,233 $1,507,233 $5,175,861 $5,175,861
$284,500,130 $284,500,130

30.1. Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect and serve the citizens of Georgia by holding youthful offenders accountable for their actions through the delivery of effective services in appropriate settings.

Total Funds

$27,599,413

Federal Funds and Grants

$373,009

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$373,009

Other Funds

$406,500

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$406,500

State Funds

$26,819,904

State General Funds

$26,819,904

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $24,547,439

Total Funds $27,612,637

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($90,910)

($90,910)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$36,484

$36,484

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$77,162 $482,611

$77,162 $482,611

Streamline service delivery and eliminate 9 vacant positions.

($450,000)

($450,000)

Replace loss of fiscal stabilization funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. (H:Restore 97% of ARRA funding. )

$2,217,118

($68,571)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$26,819,904

$27,599,413

30.2. Community Non-secure Commitment
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public, hold youth accountable for their actions, assist youth in becoming law-abiding citizens and transition youth from secure detention, and provide the following alternative detention options: nonsecure detention shelters, housebound detention, emergency shelters, a short-term stay in a contract home, tracking services, wrap-around services, electronic monitoring, or detention in an alternative program.

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Total Funds

$29,616,084

Other Funds

$1,373,480

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,373,480

State Funds

$28,242,604

State General Funds

$28,242,604

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $32,997,820

Total Funds $34,371,300

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$2,654

$2,654

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$5,611 $67,649

$5,611 $67,649

Reduce funds for contractual services.

($6,497,170) ($6,497,170)

Realign state funds for residential placements to the appropriate program.

$1,666,040

$1,666,040

Amount appropriated in this Act

$28,242,604

$29,616,084

30.3. Community Supervision

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public, hold youth accountable for their actions, and assist youth in becoming law-abiding citizens and supervise youth directly in the community, provide transitional and treatment services to those youth, and to provide agency wide services, including intake, court services, and case management.

Total Funds

$55,925,173

State Funds

$55,925,173

State General Funds

$55,925,173

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$50,791,425

$58,041,726

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$139,304

$139,304

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$294,618

$294,618

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$1,442,511

$1,442,511

Reduce regular operating expenses.

($541,225)

($541,225)

Streamline service delivery and eliminate 2 full-time positions.

($68,212)

($68,212)

Increase turnover savings by maintaining hiring freeze.

($1,500,000) ($1,500,000)

Realign state funds for residential placements to the appropriate program.

($1,666,040) ($1,666,040)

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Replace loss of federal Byrne/JAG funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. (H:Restore 97% of ARRA funding.)
Replace loss of fiscal stabilization funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. (H:Restore 97% of ARRA funding.)
Amount appropriated in this Act

$914,336 $6,118,456 $55,925,173

($28,278) ($189,231) $55,925,173

30.4. Secure Commitment (YDCs)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public and hold youth accountable for their actions and provide secure care and supervision of youth including academic, recreational, vocational, medical, mental health, counseling, and religious services for those youth committed to the Department's custody, sentenced to the Short Term Program, or convicted of an offense under Senate Bill 440.

Total Funds

$72,856,661

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,075,698

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,075,698

Other Funds

$1,553,506

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,553,506

State Funds

$70,227,457

State General Funds

$70,227,457

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $61,639,075

Total Funds $71,552,657

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$218,243

$218,243

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$461,568 $1,611,975

$461,568 $1,611,975

Increase turnover savings by maintaining hiring freeze.

($1,250,000) ($1,250,000)

Eliminate paid overtime.

($470,276)

($470,276)

Realign funding for utility and maintenance expenses.

$951,025

$951,025

Replace loss of fiscal stabilization funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. (H:Restore 97% of ARRA funding. )

$7,065,847

($218,531)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$70,227,457

$72,856,661

30.5. Secure Detention (RYDCs)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public and hold youth accountable for their actions and provide temporary, secure care, and supervision of youth who are charged with crimes or who have been found guilty of crimes and are awaiting disposition of their cases by juvenile courts or awaiting placement in one of the Department's treatment programs or facilities.

Total Funds

$105,185,893

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Federal Funds and Grants

$58,526

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$58,526

Other Funds

$1,842,375

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,842,375

State Funds

$103,284,992

State General Funds

$103,284,992

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $96,481,387

Total Funds $110,621,287

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$266,668

$266,668

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$563,982 $2,680,445

$563,982 $2,680,445

Increase class size in 9 RYDC basic education programs.

($1,100,000) ($1,100,000)

Close two 30-bed RYDC facilities effective July 1, 2011 (Total Funds: $5,483,054).
Eliminate 1 education supervisor position.

($5,386,504) ($121,873)

($5,483,054) ($121,873)

Increase turnover savings by maintaining hiring freeze.

($250,000)

($250,000)

Eliminate paid overtime.

($529,724)

($529,724)

Eliminate 1 regional principal position.

($146,540)

($146,540)

Realign funding for utility and maintenance expenses.

($951,025)

($951,025)

Replace loss of fiscal stabilization funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. (H:Restore 97% of ARRA funding. )

$11,778,176

($364,273)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$103,284,992 $105,185,893

Section 31: Labor, Department of
Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds
Agency Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds Intra-State Government Transfers Other Intra-State Government Payments

$414,845,482 $345,440,508 $345,440,508 $31,523,391
$729,513 $30,793,878 $37,736,510 $37,736,510
$145,073 $145,073

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31.1. Business Enterprise Program

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist people who are blind in becoming successful contributors to the state's economy.

Total Funds

$2,250,692

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,966,085

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,966,085

State Funds

$284,607

State General Funds

$284,607

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $313,886

Total Funds $2,279,971

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($490)

($490)

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$1,961

$1,961

Reduce funds for personal services.

($30,750)

($30,750)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$284,607

$2,250,692

31.2. Department of Labor Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to work with public and private partners in building a world-class workforce system that contributes to Georgia's economic prosperity.

Total Funds

$40,593,252

Federal Funds and Grants

$37,923,936

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$37,923,936

State Funds

$2,529,043

State General Funds

$2,529,043

Intra-State Government Transfers

$140,273

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$140,273

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$1,731,423

$39,795,632

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($2,705)

($2,705)

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$10,817

$10,817

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$789,508

$789,508

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,529,043

$40,593,252

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31.3. Disability Adjudication Section

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to efficiently process applications for federal disability programs so that eligible Georgia citizens can obtain support.

Total Funds

$55,598,820

Federal Funds and Grants

$55,598,820

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$55,598,820

31.4. Division of Rehabilitation Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to help people with disabilities to become fully productive members of society by achieving independence and meaningful employment.

Total Funds

$4,395,941

Federal Funds and Grants

$2,913,518

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,913,518

State Funds

$1,482,423

State General Funds

$1,482,423

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$1,767,470

$4,680,988

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($2,761)

($2,761)

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Reduce funds for personal services.

$11,042 ($50,199)

$11,042 ($50,199)

Reduce funds for contracts.

($243,129)

($243,129)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,482,423

$4,395,941

31.5. Georgia Industries for the Blind

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to employ people who are blind in manufacturing and packaging facilities in Bainbridge and Griffin.

Total Funds

$12,123,094

Other Funds

$11,828,888

Agency Funds

$729,513

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$11,099,375

State Funds

$294,206

State General Funds

$294,206

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $324,473

Total Funds $12,153,361

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Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. Reduce funds for personal services.
Amount appropriated in this Act

($507) $2,027
($31,787) $294,206

($507) $2,027
($31,787) $12,123,094

31.6. Labor Market Information

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to collect, analyze, and publish a wide array of information about the state's labor market.

Total Funds

$2,249,873

Federal Funds and Grants

$2,249,873

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,249,873

31.7. Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to empower individuals with disabilities to achieve personal independence.

Total Funds

$31,230,242

Federal Funds and Grants

$6,989,289

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$6,989,289

Other Funds

$18,888,287

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$18,888,287

State Funds

$5,347,866

State General Funds

$5,347,866

Intra-State Government Transfers

$4,800

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$4,800

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$6,079,598

$31,961,974

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($9,497)

($9,497)

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$37,981

$37,981

Reduce funds for personal services.

($647,237)

($647,237)

Reduce funds for contracts.

($22,541)

($22,541)

Reduce funds for equipment.

($90,438)

($90,438)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,347,866

$31,230,242

31.8. Safety Inspections
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to promote and protect public safety, to provide training and information on workplace exposure to hazardous chemicals, and to

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promote industrial safety.

Total Funds

$3,018,498

Federal Funds and Grants

$168,552

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$168,552

State Funds

$2,849,946

State General Funds

$2,849,946

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $2,836,656

Total Funds $3,005,208

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($4,431)

($4,431)

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$17,721

$17,721

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,849,946

$3,018,498

31.9. Unemployment Insurance

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to enhance Georgia's economic strength by collecting unemployment insurance taxes from Georgia's employers and distributing unemployment benefits to eligible claimants.

Total Funds

$54,787,620

Federal Funds and Grants

$49,173,186

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$49,173,186

State Funds

$5,614,434

State General Funds

$5,614,434

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$5,588,252

$54,761,438

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($8,729)

($8,729)

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$34,911

$34,911

Utilize state funds to pay first installment of the Unemployment Trust

$0

$0

Fund loan interest and maximize federal funds for program operations.

(H:YES)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,614,434

$54,787,620

31.10. Vocational Rehabilitation Program

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist people with disabilities so that they may go to work.

Total Funds

$79,472,609

Federal Funds and Grants

$65,667,153

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Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$65,667,153

Other Funds

$806,216

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$806,216

State Funds

$12,999,240

State General Funds

$12,999,240

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $14,427,167

Total Funds $80,900,536

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($22,537)

($22,537)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$26

$26

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Reduce funds for contracts.

$90,130 ($391,362)

$90,130 ($391,362)

Reduce funds for personal services.

($1,079,897) ($1,079,897)

Delete one-time funds for the Georgia Talking Book Center.

($24,287)

($24,287)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$12,999,240

$79,472,609

31.11. Workforce Development

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist employers and job seekers with job matching services and to promote economic growth and development.

Total Funds

$129,124,841

Federal Funds and Grants

$122,790,096

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$122,790,096

State Funds

$6,334,745

State General Funds

$6,334,745

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$6,417,600 $129,207,696

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($10,025)

($10,025)

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$40,092

$40,092

Reduce funds for personal services.

($112,922)

($112,922)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$6,334,745 $129,124,841

Section 32: Law, Department of Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants

$58,731,753 $3,597,990

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Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds
State General Funds

$3,597,990 $37,377,433 $37,377,433 $17,756,330 $17,756,330

32.1. Department of Law

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to serve as the attorney and legal advisor for all state agencies, departments, authorities, and the Governor; to provide binding opinions on legal questions concerning the state of Georgia and its agencies; to prepare all contracts and agreements regarding any matter in which the state of Georgia is involved; and to operate the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit.

Total Funds

$54,031,822

Other Funds

$37,375,322

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$37,375,322

State Funds

$16,656,500

State General Funds

$16,656,500

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$16,981,081

$53,807,321

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($6,513)

($6,513)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$914

$914

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$154,988

$154,988

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$604,509

$604,509

Reduce funds for personal services.

($767,701)

($767,701)

Reduce contract funds for staffing services.

($34,696)

($34,696)

Replace state funds with a projected increase in other funds.

($549,082)

$0

Transfer the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit from the Georgia Bureau of

$0

$0

Investigation to the Department of Law (Total Funds: $4,687,340).

Provide funds for personal services

$273,000

$273,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$16,656,500

$54,031,822

32.2. Medicaid Fraud Control Unit Purpose: The unit investigates and prosecutes Medicaid Fraud.
Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds

$4,699,931 $3,597,990 $3,597,990
$2,111

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Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$2,111

State Funds

$1,099,830

State General Funds

$1,099,830

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $0

Total Funds $0

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$12,591

$12,591

Transfer the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to the Department of Law (Total Funds: $4,687,340).

$1,087,239

$4,687,340

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,099,830

$4,699,931

Section 33: Natural Resources, Department of
Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction (CFDA 20.205)
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds
Agency Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified Prior Year Funds - Other State Funds State General Funds

$248,849,417 $54,029,420
$29,619
$53,999,801 $108,089,367 $57,028,515 $50,956,939
$103,913 $86,730,630 $86,730,630

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 Office of Planning and Budget is authorized to use up to 50 percent of the excess receipts to supplant State funds and the balance may be amended into the budget of the Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites Division for the most critical needs of the Division. This provision shall not apply to revenues collected from a state park's parking pass implemented by the Department.
The above appropriations reflect receipts from Jekyll Island Convention Center and Golf Course - $579,346 for 18 of 20 years; last payment being made June 15, 2014 and North Georgia Mountain Authority - $1,653,300 for year 18 of 20 years; last payment being made June 15, 2014.

33.1. Coastal Resources
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to preserve the natural, environmental, historic, archaeological, and recreational resources of the state's coastal zone by balancing economic development with resource preservation and improvement by

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assessing and restoring coastal wetlands, by regulating development within the coastal zone, by promulgating and enforcing rules and regulations to protect the coastal wetlands, by monitoring the population status of commercially and recreationally fished species and developing fishery management plans, by providing fishing education, and by constructing and maintaining artificial reefs.

Total Funds

$6,673,224

Federal Funds and Grants

$4,383,197

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$4,383,197

Other Funds

$197,795

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$197,795

State Funds

$2,092,232

State General Funds

$2,092,232

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$2,288,197

$6,869,189

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($4,459)

($4,459)

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$10,966

$10,966

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$56,469

$56,469

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($30,559)

($30,559)

Reduce funds for personal services to reflect projected expenditures and eliminate 3 positions.

($158,699)

($158,699)

Reduce funds for advisory group contract.

($15,500)

($15,500)

Replace state funds with existing federal funds for personal services.

($54,183)

($54,183)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,092,232

$6,673,224

33.2. Departmental Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department.

Total Funds

$11,458,347

Federal Funds and Grants

$174,383

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$174,383

Other Funds

$39,065

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$39,065

State Funds

$11,244,899

State General Funds

$11,244,899

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$11,715,812

$11,929,260

2062

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Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.
Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.
Reduce funds for personal services and eliminate 3 positions.
Reduce funds for real estate rent to reflect projected expenditures.
Reduce funds for operating expenses. Redistribute funds for the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission from the General Assembly Ancillary program to the Department of Natural Resources. Amount appropriated in this Act

($347,917) ($16,511)
$33,670
$193,868 ($216,220) ($84,730) ($55,000)
$21,927
$11,244,899

($347,917) ($16,511)
$33,670
$193,868 ($216,220) ($84,730) ($55,000)
$21,927
$11,458,347

33.3. Environmental Protection

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the quality of Georgia's air by controlling, monitoring and regulating pollution from large, small, mobile, and area sources (including pollution from motor vehicle emissions) by performing ambient air monitoring, and by participating in the Clean Air Campaign; to protect Georgia's land by permitting, managing, and planning for solid waste facilities, by implementing waste reduction strategies, by administering the Solid Waste Trust Fund and the Underground Storage Tank program, by cleaning up scrap tire piles, and by permitting and regulating surface mining operations; to protect Georgia and its citizens from hazardous materials by investigating and remediating hazardous sites, and by utilizing the Hazardous Waste Trust Fund to manage the state's hazardous sites inventory, to oversee site cleanup and brownfield remediation, to remediate abandoned sites, to respond to environmental emergencies, and to monitor and regulate the hazardous materials industry in Georgia. The purpose of this appropriation is also to ensure the quality and quantity of Georgia's water supplies by managing floodplains, by ensuring the safety of dams, by monitoring, regulating, and certifying water quality, and by regulating the amount of water used.

Total Funds

$114,082,403

Federal Funds and Grants

$32,861,619

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$32,861,619

Other Funds

$57,028,515

Agency Funds

$57,028,515

State Funds

$24,192,269

State General Funds

$24,192,269

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$25,167,942 $115,058,076

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($66,672)

($66,672)

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$174,942

$174,942

FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2011

2063

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan. Reduce funds for personal services and eliminate 11 positions. (H:Reduce funds for 19 positions.)
Amount appropriated in this Act

$597,040 ($1,680,983)
$24,192,269

$597,040 ($1,680,983)
$114,082,403

33.4. Hazardous Waste Trust Fund

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund investigations and cleanup of abandoned landfills and other hazardous sites, to meet cost-sharing requirements for Superfund sites identified by the US Environmental Protection Agency, to fund related operations and oversight positions within the Environmental Protection Division, and to reimburse local governments for landfill remediation.

Total Funds

$2,999,836

State Funds

$2,999,836

State General Funds

$2,999,836

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $2,953,273

Total Funds $2,953,273

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$46,563

$46,563

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,999,836

$2,999,836

33.5. Historic Preservation

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to identify, protect, and preserve Georgia's historical sites by administering historic preservation grants, by cataloging all historic resources statewide, by providing research and planning required to list a site on the state and national historic registries, by working with building owners to ensure that renovation plans comply with historic preservation standards, and by executing and sponsoring archaeological research.

Total Funds

$2,361,224

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,020,787

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction (CFDA 20.205)

$29,619

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$991,168

State Funds

$1,340,437

State General Funds

$1,340,437

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $1,502,865

Total Funds $2,523,652

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($3,693)

($3,693)

2064

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan. Eliminate contract funds for Regional Commissions' historic preservation planners. Reduce funds for personal services and eliminate 1 position.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,629
$36,498 ($163,000)
($39,862) $1,340,437

$7,629
$36,498 ($163,000)
($39,862) $2,361,224

33.6. Land Conservation

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to oversee the acquisition of land and the management of leases for recreational and conservation purposes and to validate land upon which the state holds an easement remains in the required condition.

Total Funds

$0

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $426,530

Total Funds $426,530

Eliminate the Land Conservation program and transfer its functions, partial state funds ($226,530), 5 positions and 1 motor vehicle to the Wildlife Resources program.

($426,530)

($426,530)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$0

33.7. Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to manage, operate, market, and maintain the state's golf courses, parks, lodges, conference centers, and historic sites.

Total Funds

$56,111,458

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,704,029

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,704,029

Other Funds

$41,120,239

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$41,120,239

State Funds

$13,287,190

State General Funds

$13,287,190

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)
Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan. Reduce funds for personal services to reflect projected expenditures and eliminate 24 positions.

State Funds $14,355,221
($54,037) $117,107
$170,060 ($650,661)

Total Funds $57,179,489
($54,037) $117,107
$170,060 ($650,661)

FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2011

2065

Utilize other funds for capital outlay repairs and maintenance. Reduce funds for operating expenses. Amount appropriated in this Act

($492,500) ($158,000) $13,287,190

($492,500) ($158,000) $56,111,458

33.8. Pollution Prevention Assistance

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to promote sustainability and conserve Georgia's natural resources by providing non-regulatory assistance to businesses, manufacturers, government agencies, and farmers in order to reduce solid waste, reduce land and water pollution, promote resource conservation and encourage by-product reuse and recycling.

Total Funds

$211,893

Federal Funds and Grants

$96,580

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$96,580

Other Funds

$115,313

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$11,400

Prior Year Funds - Other

$103,913

33.9. Solid Waste Trust Fund

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the administration of the Scrap Tire Management Program; enable emergency, preventative, and corrective actions at solid waste disposal facilities; assist local governments with the development of solid waste management plans; and promote statewide recycling and waste reduction programs.

Total Funds

$696,122

State Funds

$696,122

State General Funds

$696,122

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$747,007

$747,007

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$8,875

$8,875

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($59,760)

($59,760)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$696,122

$696,122

33.10. Wildlife Resources
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate hunting, fishing, and the operation of watercraft; provide hunter and boating education; license hunters, anglers, and boaters; enforce statewide hunting, fishing, trapping, boating safety, and coastal commercial fishing regulations; oversee the acquisition of land and the management of land leases for recreational and conservation purposes; ensure land upon which the state holds an easement remains in the required condition; protect non-game and endangered wildlife; and operate the state's archery and shooting ranges.

2066

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Total Funds

$52,963,046

Federal Funds and Grants

$13,788,825

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$13,788,825

Other Funds

$9,588,440

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$9,588,440

State Funds

$29,585,781

State General Funds

$29,585,781

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $30,561,053

Total Funds $53,938,318

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($68,783)

($68,783)

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$190,417 $755,055

$190,417 $755,055

Utilize other funds for capital outlay projects.

($206,000)

($206,000)

Replace state funds with existing other funds ($379,000) and federal funds ($103,653) for personal services in the Wildlife Resources program.
Reduce funds for personal services to reflect projected expenditures and eliminate 18 positions.

($482,653) ($736,992)

($482,653) ($736,992)

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($142,929)

($142,929)

Reduce state funds for leased wildlife management areas.

($210,396)

($210,396)

Transfer functions, partial state funds, 5 positions and 1 motor vehicle from the Land Conservation program.
Reduce funds for 1 warm water fish hatchery.

$226,530 ($207,561)

$226,530 ($207,561)

Reduce operations at 9 Public Fishing Areas by reducing days open from 7 to 5 beginning August 2011.

($91,960)

($91,960)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$29,585,781

$52,963,046

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

33.11. Payments to Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to reduce the rates charged by the Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority for youth and livestock events.

Total Funds

$1,291,864

State Funds

$1,291,864

State General Funds

$1,291,864

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $1,385,209

Total Funds $1,385,209

FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2011
Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan. Reduce funds for operating expenses. Amount appropriated in this Act

$9,574 $22,402
$82,460 ($207,781) $1,291,864

2067
$9,574 $22,402
$82,460 ($207,781) $1,291,864

Section 34: Pardons and Paroles, State Board of
Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified State Funds
State General Funds

$52,672,054 $806,050 $806,050
$51,866,004 $51,866,004

34.1. Board Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for the agency.

Total Funds

$4,986,631

State Funds

$4,986,631

State General Funds

$4,986,631

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$5,209,418

$5,209,418

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($234,106)

($234,106)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$111

$111

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$25,856

$25,856

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$108,058

$108,058

Reduce personal services and operating expenses.

($122,706)

($122,706)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,986,631

$4,986,631

34.2. Clemency Decisions

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to collect data on offenders within the correctional system, make determinations regarding offender eligibility for parole, investigate allegations of employee misconduct, manage the agency's public relations efforts, and administer the Re-Entry Partnership Housing Program.

Total Funds

$7,207,578

State Funds

$7,207,578

2068

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

State General Funds

$7,207,578

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $6,848,401

Total Funds $6,848,401

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($48,710)

($48,710)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$244

$244

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$49,671 $224,347

$49,671 $224,347

Annualize transfer of funds and 4 positions from the Offender Management program of the Department of Corrections to gain efficiencies in the clemency release process.

$133,625

$133,625

Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,207,578

$7,207,578

34.3. Parole Supervision

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to transition offenders from prison back into the community as law abiding citizens by providing drug testing, electronic monitoring, parole supervision, and substance abuse treatment, and collecting supervision fees, victims' compensation, and restitution.

Total Funds

$40,037,404

Federal Funds and Grants

$806,050

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$806,050

State Funds

$39,231,354

State General Funds

$39,231,354

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$38,344,225

$39,150,275

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($208,261)

($208,261)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$1,537

$1,537

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$261,964 $1,140,804

$261,964 $1,140,804

Reduce funds for personal services.

($19,418)

($19,418)

Recognize savings based on changes to the calculation of the pro rata share of funds paid to the Interstate Commission for Adult Offender Supervision.

($6,858)

($6,858)

Annualize the co-location of the Gainesville parole office and recognize further savings by relocating parole offices in Rome, Augusta, Louisville, and Dublin to state-owned space shared with the Department of Corrections.

($270,634)

($270,634)

FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2011

2069

Reduce funds for accreditation programs. Amount appropriated in this Act

($12,005) $39,231,354

($12,005) $40,037,404

34.4. Victim Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide notification to victims of changes in offender status or placement through the Victim Information Program, to conduct outreach and information gathering from victims during clemency proceedings, to host victim and visitor days, and act as a liaison to victims to the state corrections system.

Total Funds

$440,441

State Funds

$440,441

State General Funds

$440,441

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $445,629

Total Funds $445,629

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($5,964)

($5,964)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$14

$14

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$2,722

$2,722

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$12,316

$12,316

Reduce personal services and operating expenses.

($14,276)

($14,276)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$440,441

$440,441

Section 35: Personnel Administration, State
Total Funds Intra-State Government Transfers
Other Intra-State Government Payments

$9,583,862 $9,583,862 $9,583,862

The Department is authorized to assess no more than $137.00 per budgeted position for the cost of departmental operations and may roll forward any unexpended prior years Merit System Assessment balance to be expended in the current fiscal year.

35.1. Recruitment and Staffing Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide hands-on assistance via career fairs, Recruitment Advisory Council workshops, strategic recruitment planning, and consultation services to help attract the right people with the right mix of skills, abilities, interests, and job match to meet state agencies' specific needs.

Total Funds

$1,123,161

2070

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

Intra-State Government Transfers

$1,123,161

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$1,123,161

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$0

$1,173,280

Reduce funds for operating expenses (Other Funds: $20,119).

$0

($20,119)

Reduce contract funds (Other funds: $30,000).

$0

($30,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$1,123,161

35.2. System Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative and technical support to the agency.

Total Funds

$2,743,095

Intra-State Government Transfers

$2,743,095

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$2,743,095

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948) Submit payment to State Treasury (Other Funds: $1,947,035). (H:YES) Reduce funds for personal services (Other Funds: $253,113). Reduce funds for operating expenses (Other Funds: $36,584). Reduce funds for equipment (Other Funds: $20,000). Reduce contract funds (Other Funds: $116,241). Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

Total Funds $3,169,033
$0 ($253,113) ($36,584) ($20,000) ($116,241) $2,743,095

35.3. Total Compensation and Rewards

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure fair and consistent employee compensation practices across state agencies.

Total Funds

$3,578,784

Intra-State Government Transfers

$3,578,784

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$3,578,784

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $0

Total Funds $3,685,192

Reduce contract funds (Other Funds: $86,572).

$0

($86,572)

Reduce funds for operating expenses (Other Funds: $19,836).

$0

($19,836)

FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2011

2071

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$3,578,784

35.4. Workforce Development and Alignment

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist state agencies with recruiting, hiring, and retaining employees and to provide training opportunities and assessments of job-related skills to assist employees in their career development.

Total Funds

$2,138,822

Intra-State Government Transfers

$2,138,822

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$2,138,822

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $0

Total Funds $2,293,294

Reduce contract funds (Other Funds: $124,717).

$0

($124,717)

Reduce funds for operating expenses (Other Funds: $29,755).

$0

($29,755)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$2,138,822

Section 36: Properties Commission, State
Total Funds Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified Prior Year Funds - Other

$1,037,735 $1,037,735
$842,012 $195,723

36.1. State Properties Commission

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain long term plans for state buildings and land; to compile an accessible database of state owned and leased real property with information about utilization, demand management, and space standards; and to negotiate better rates in the leasing market and property acquisitions and dispositions.

Total Funds

$842,012

Other Funds

$842,012

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$842,012

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)
Eliminate one-time funds for contract Asset Management Consultant.
Reduce operating budget through continued efficiencies and by requiring a payment to the State Treasury from GBA prior year reserves (Other Funds: ($114,967)).

State Funds $200,000
($200,000) $0

Total Funds $1,156,979 ($200,000) ($114,967)

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Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$842,012

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

36.2. Payments to Georgia Building Authority

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide maintenance, repairs, and preparatory work on property owned by the Georgia Building Authority.

Total Funds

$195,723

Other Funds

$195,723

Prior Year Funds - Other

$195,723

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$3,000,000

$3,080,760

Reduce funds appropriated for the demolition of the Archives Building. ($3,000,000) ($3,000,000)

Reduce operating budget through continued efficiencies and by requiring a payment to the State Treasury from prior year reserves (Other Funds: ($3,141,908)).

$0 ($3,141,908)

Increase payments to the State Treasury by $627,015, from $2,629,856 to $3,256,871.

$0

$3,256,871

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$195,723

Section 37: Public Defender Standards Council, Georgia
Total Funds Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds
State General Funds

$38,367,940 $800,000 $800,000
$37,567,940 $37,567,940

37.1. Office of the Conflict Defender

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assure that adequate and effective legal representation is provided to indigent persons where a conflict of interest exists with the local public defender office or the Office of the Georgia Capital Defender.

Total Funds

$0

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $0

Total Funds $0

FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2011

2073

Transfer funds from the Public Defender Standards Council ($908,107),

$0

$0

Public Defenders ($4,374,121), and Special Project ($1,110,168)

programs to create the Office of the Conflict Defender program.

(H:NO)

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. (H:Maintain current program structure.)

$0

$0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$0

37.2. Public Defender Standards Council

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the Office of the Georgia Capital Defender, Office of the Mental Health Advocate, and Central Office.

Total Funds

$6,723,928

Other Funds

$800,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$800,000

State Funds

$5,923,928

State General Funds

$5,923,928

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $5,799,861

Total Funds $6,599,861

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($2,557)

($2,557)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$18,148

$18,148

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$176,682

$176,682

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($20,119)

($20,119)

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. (H:Maintain current program structure and provide retirement funding for conflict program staff.)
Transfer funds to create the Office of the Conflict Defender program. (H:Maintain current program structure.)

$49,665 $0

$49,665 $0

Reflect an adjustment in rental rates at the State Bar building.

($97,752)

($97,752)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,923,928

$6,723,928

37.3. Public Defenders

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assure that adequate and effective legal representation is provided, independently of political considerations or private interests, to indigent persons who are entitled to representation under this chapter; provided that staffing for circuits are based on O.C.G.A. 17-12.

Total Funds

$31,644,012

State Funds

$31,644,012

State General Funds

$31,644,012

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

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Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948) Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.
Reduce funds for personal services to reflect projected expenditures.
Reduce funds to the opt-out circuits to match agency-wide reductions.
Reduce funds for non-capital conflict cases. Transfer funds to create the Office of the Conflict Defender program. (H:Maintain current program structure.) Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $31,528,916
$193,810
$881,989 ($906,406) ($54,297)
$0 $0
$31,644,012

Total Funds $31,528,916
$193,810
$881,989 ($906,406) ($54,297)
$0 $0
$31,644,012

37.4. Public Defenders - Special Project

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation was to provide funds for establishing present contracts with outside conflict counsel and other third party providers in non-capital cases first arising in fiscal years 2005 through 2008. It was intended to be one-time funding.

Total Funds

$0

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$1,110,168

$1,110,168

Transfer funds to create the Office of the Conflict Defender program. (H:Maintain current program structure.)
Eliminate one-time Special Project funding intended for outstanding FY 2005 to FY 2010 legal bills, and discontinue the Special Project program.

$0 ($1,110,168)

$0 ($1,110,168)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$0

Section 38: Public Safety, Department of
Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds
State General Funds

$166,567,757 $37,366,177 $37,366,177 $17,820,268 $17,820,268 $111,381,312 $111,381,312

38.1. Aviation
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide aerial support for search and rescue missions and search and apprehension missions in criminal pursuits within the

FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2011

2075

State of Georgia; to provide transport flights to conduct state business, for emergency medical organ transport, and to support local and federal agencies in public safety efforts with aerial surveillance and observation.

Total Funds

$1,763,185

Federal Funds and Grants

$200,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$200,000

State Funds

$1,563,185

State General Funds

$1,563,185

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$1,504,819

$1,704,819

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($225)

($225)

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$10,128

$10,128

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$48,463

$48,463

Reduce funds for personal services to reflect savings from prior year attrition. (H:Consolidate savings into the Field Offices and Services program.)

$0

$0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,563,185

$1,763,185

38.2. Capitol Police Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect life and property in the Capitol Square area, enforce traffic regulations around the Capitol, monitor entrances of state buildings, screen packages and personal items of individuals entering state facilities, and provide general security for elected officials, government employees, and visitors to the Capitol.

Total Funds

$6,822,499

Other Funds

$6,822,499

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$6,822,499

38.3. Departmental Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to work cooperatively with all levels of government to provide a safe environment for residents and visitors to our state.

Total Funds

$8,146,994

Federal Funds and Grants

$141,571

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$141,571

Other Funds

$10,697

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$10,697

State Funds

$7,994,726

State General Funds

$7,994,726

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$7,917,583

$8,069,851

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($1,494)

($1,494)

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$53,290

$53,290

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$209,747

$209,747

Reduce funds for personal services to reflect savings from prior year attrition. (H:Consolidate reductions into Field Offices and Services program.)

$0

$0

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses. (H:Restore funding to reflect actual telecommunications expenses.)

$0

$0

Reduce personal services and operating expenses.

($184,400)

($184,400)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,994,726

$8,146,994

38.4. Executive Security Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide statutorily mandated security for the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and their families, and also to provide security for the Chief Justice of the Georgia Supreme Court, visiting dignitaries, and other important individuals as determined by the Commissioner.

Total Funds

$1,540,985

State Funds

$1,540,985

State General Funds

$1,540,985

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$1,478,815

$1,478,815

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($275)

($275)

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$9,953

$9,953

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$52,492

$52,492

Reduce funds for personal services to reflect savings from prior year attrition. (H:Consolidate reductions into Field Offices and Services program.)

$0

$0

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses. (H:Restore funding for telecommunications expenses.)

$0

$0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,540,985

$1,540,985

38.5. Field Offices and Services
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide enforcement for traffic and criminal laws through the Department of Public Safety's Uniform Division, and support a

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variety of specialized teams and offices, which include the Motorcycle Unit, Criminal Interdiction Unit, the Crisis Negotiations Team, the Special Projects Adjutant Office, Headquarters Adjutant Office, Special Investigations Office, the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Unit, and the Training Unit.

Total Funds

$86,019,336

Federal Funds and Grants

$11,492,428

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$11,492,428

Other Funds

$1,252,400

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,252,400

State Funds

$73,274,508

State General Funds

$73,274,508

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $64,595,356

Total Funds $86,212,941

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($18,664)

($18,664)

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$494,480 $2,178,907

$494,480 $2,178,907

Reduce funds for operating expenses to reflect anticipated savings from trooper attrition.

($310,395)

($310,395)

Reduce funds for personal services to reflect savings from FY 2010 trooper attrition and anticipated savings from FY 2011 trooper attrition. (H:Consolidate reductions into the Field Offices and Services program.)
Replace the loss of fiscal stabilization funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. (H:Restore 97% of ARRA funding.)
Recognize savings in personal services from FY 2012 attrition to fund 31 troopers. (H:YES)
Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses. (H:Restore funding for telecommunications expenses.)
Provide fuel for state trooper vehicles to reflect increasing gas prices.

($2,538,681)
$8,606,574 $0
($32,212) $600,000

($2,538,681)
($266,183) $0
($32,212) $600,000

Reduce regular operating expenses.

($300,857)

($300,857)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$73,274,508

$86,019,336

38.6. Motor Carrier Compliance

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide enforcement for size, weight, and safety standards as well as traffic and criminal laws through the Department of Public Safety's Motor Carrier Compliance Division for commercial motor carriers, school buses, and large passenger vehicles as well as providing High Occupancy Vehicle lane use restriction enforcement.

Total Funds

$22,831,780

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Federal Funds and Grants

$6,699,743

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$6,699,743

Other Funds

$6,510,227

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$6,510,227

State Funds

$9,621,810

State General Funds

$9,621,810

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $7,610,937

Total Funds $20,820,907

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($4,433)

($4,433)

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$51,226 $35,143

$51,226 $35,143

Recognize additional state revenue of $2,992,719 in overweight citation assessments and utilize those funds to hire 57 civilian weigh masters to increase operating hours for Georgia weigh stations and provide increased commercial vehicle compliance enforcement. (H:YES)
Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses. (H:Restore funding for telecommunications expenses.)

$1,928,937 $0

$1,928,937 $0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$9,621,810

$22,831,780

38.7. Specialized Collision Reconstruction Team

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate fatal vehicular crashes throughout the state, collect data, and provide evidence and testimony in the prosecution of those at fault and to additionally provide specialized investigative services to Departmental personnel, state, federal, and local agencies for complex crash and crime scene investigations upon request.

Total Funds

$3,149,106

State Funds

$3,149,106

State General Funds

$3,149,106

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $3,014,478

Total Funds $3,014,478

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($644)

($644)

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$20,289 $114,983

$20,289 $114,983

Reduce funds for personal services to reflect savings from prior year attrition. (H:Consolidate reductions into Field Offices and Services program.)

$0

$0

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Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses. (H:Restore funding for telecommunications expenses.)
Amount appropriated in this Act

$0 $3,149,106

$0 $3,149,106

38.8. Troop J Specialty Units

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide and coordinate the Implied Consent Unit to oversee and maintain the breath-alcohol program for the State of Georgia in coordination with the Forensics Science Division of the GBI.

Total Funds

$1,459,691

State Funds

$1,459,691

State General Funds

$1,459,691

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)
Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.
Reduce funds for personal services to reflect savings from prior year attrition. (H:Consolidate reductions into Field Offices and Services program.) Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses. (H:Restore funding for telecommunications expenses.)
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $1,405,723
($435) $9,461
$44,942 $0

Total Funds $1,405,723
($435) $9,461
$44,942 $0

$0 $1,459,691

$0 $1,459,691

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

38.9. Firefighters Standards and Training Council

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide professionally trained, competent, and ethical firefighters with the proper equipment and facilities to ensure a fire safe environment for Georgia citizens, and establish professional standards for fire service training including consulting, testing, and certification of Georgia firefighters.

Total Funds

$624,079

State Funds

$624,079

State General Funds

$624,079

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $662,856

Total Funds $663,478

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$4,462

$4,462

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Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.
Reduce funds for personal services by eliminating 1 vacant administrative assistant position. Reduce the number of field staff by administering firefighter examinations online.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$22,577 ($27,325) ($38,491) $624,079

$22,577 ($27,947) ($38,491) $624,079

38.10. Office of Highway Safety

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to educate the public on highway safety issues, and facilitate the implementation of programs to reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities on Georgia roadways.

Total Funds

$18,507,961

Federal Funds and Grants

$17,086,129

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$17,086,129

Other Funds

$1,077,424

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,077,424

State Funds

$344,408

State General Funds

$344,408

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$433,010

$18,596,563

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($7,467)

($7,467)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($504)

($504)

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$2,914 $17,228

$2,914 $17,228

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($100,773)

($100,773)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$344,408

$18,507,961

38.11. Peace Officers Standards and Training Council

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to set standards for the law enforcement community; ensure adequate training at the highest level for all of Georgia's law enforcement officers and public safety professionals; and, certify individuals when all requirements are met. Investigate officers and public safety professionals when an allegation of unethical and/or illegal conduct is made, and sanction these individuals by disciplining officers and public safety professionals when necessary.

Total Funds

$1,907,246

Other Funds

$50,247

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$50,247

State Funds

$1,856,999

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State General Funds

$1,856,999

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $1,966,203

Total Funds $2,016,450

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($756)

($756)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($7,798)

($7,798)

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$13,234 $54,058

$13,234 $54,058

Reduce funds for personal services to reflect savings from 2 vacant positions.

($107,333)

($107,333)

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($1,675)

($1,675)

Reduce funds for contracts with the Georgia Sheriffs' Association and the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police.

($58,934)

($58,934)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,856,999

$1,907,246

38.12. Public Safety Training Center

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to develop, deliver, and facilitate training that results in professional and competent public safety services for the people of Georgia.

Total Funds

$13,794,895

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,746,306

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,746,306

Other Funds

$2,096,774

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$2,096,774

State Funds

$9,951,815

State General Funds

$9,951,815

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $10,453,415

Total Funds $14,296,495

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($82,421)

($82,421)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($21,127)

($21,127)

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$70,357 $289,529

$70,357 $289,529

Reduce funds for personal services to reflect savings from attrition and the elimination of 3 administrative assistant positions.
Replace state funds with federal and other funds.

($277,153) ($71,994)

($277,153) ($71,994)

Reduce funds for replacement ammunition, and repairs and maintenance.

($53,000)

($53,000)

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Replace state funds with tuition charged to students repeating classes due to course failure. (H:NO)
Eliminate full-time librarian position and utilize temporary/volunteer employees for library staffing.
Reduce funds for personal services to reflect the consolidation of course programs.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$0 ($60,931) ($294,860) $9,951,815

$0 ($60,931) ($294,860) $13,794,895

Section 39: Public Service Commission
Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds
State General Funds

$9,244,090 $1,199,828 $1,199,828
$70,160 $70,160 $7,974,102 $7,974,102

39.1. Commission Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist the commissioners and staff in achieving the agency's goals.

Total Funds

$1,463,215

Federal Funds and Grants

$83,500

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$83,500

Other Funds

$70,160

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$70,160

State Funds

$1,309,555

State General Funds

$1,309,555

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $1,243,659

Total Funds $1,397,319

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$285

$285

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($601)

($601)

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$9,945 $272,455

$9,945 $272,455

Replace state funds with existing federal funds for operating expenses.

($28,926)

($28,926)

Reduce funds for personal services to reflect projected expenditures.

($187,262)

($187,262)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,309,555

$1,463,215

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39.2. Facility Protection

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce state and federal regulations pertaining to buried utility facility infrastructure and to promote safety through training and inspections.

Total Funds

$1,960,546

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,087,828

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,087,828

State Funds

$872,718

State General Funds

$872,718

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $863,089

Total Funds $1,950,917

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$285

$285

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($601)

($601)

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$9,945

$9,945

Amount appropriated in this Act

$872,718

$1,960,546

39.3. Utilities Regulation
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to monitor the rates and service standards of electric, transportation, natural gas, and telecommunications companies, approve supply plans for electric and natural gas companies, monitor utility system and telecommunications network planning, arbitrate complaints among competitors, provide consumer protection and education, and certify competitive transportation, natural gas and telecommunications providers.

Total Funds

$5,820,329

Federal Funds and Grants

$28,500

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$28,500

State Funds

$5,791,829

State General Funds

$5,791,829

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948) Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. Replace state funds with existing federal funds for operating expenses. Reduce funds for personal services to reflect projected expenditures.

State Funds $6,333,238
$1,333 ($2,803) $46,409
($41,500) ($381,898)

Total Funds $6,603,213
$1,333 ($2,803) $46,409
($41,500) ($381,898)

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Reduce contract funds for subject matter experts and for membership to the National Regulatory Research Institute. Reflect the loss of federal funds due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Total Funds: ($241,475)).
Reduce funds.
Amount appropriated in this Act

($85,156) $0
($77,794) $5,791,829

($85,156) ($241,475) ($77,794) $5,820,329

Section 40: Regents, University System of Georgia
Total Funds Other Funds
Agency Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified Research Funds State Funds State General Funds

$5,668,874,956 $3,930,912,973 $2,076,139,258
$4,605,336 $1,850,168,379 $1,737,961,983 $1,737,961,983

40.1. Agricultural Experiment Station

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to improve production, processing, new product development, food safety, storage, and marketing to increase profitability and global competitiveness of Georgia's agribusiness.

Total Funds

$71,211,101

Other Funds

$37,552,919

Agency Funds

$15,552,919

Research Funds

$22,000,000

State Funds

$33,658,182

State General Funds

$33,658,182

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$36,367,589

$73,920,508

Reduce funds for personal services.

($2,709,407) ($2,709,407)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$33,658,182

$71,211,101

40.2. Athens/Tifton Vet laboratories

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide diagnostic services, educational outreach, and consultation for veterinarians and animal owners to ensure the safety of Georgia's food supply and the health of Georgia's production, equine, and companion animals.

Total Funds

$4,944,522

Other Funds

$4,944,522

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Research Funds

$4,944,522

40.3. Cooperative Extension Service

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide training, educational programs, and outreach to Georgians in agricultural, horticultural, food, and family and consumer sciences, and to manage the 4-H youth program for the state.

Total Funds

$53,473,165

Other Funds

$25,083,929

Agency Funds

$12,083,929

Research Funds

$13,000,000

State Funds

$28,389,236

State General Funds

$28,389,236

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$30,640,474

$55,724,403

Reduce funds for personal services.

($2,251,238) ($2,251,238)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$28,389,236

$53,473,165

40.4. Enterprise Innovation Institute

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to advise Georgia manufacturers, entrepreneurs, and government officials on best-business practices and technology-driven economic development, and to provide the state share to federal incentive and assistance programs for entrepreneurs and innovative businesses.

Total Funds

$17,958,572

Other Funds

$10,475,000

Agency Funds

$10,475,000

State Funds

$7,483,572

State General Funds

$7,483,572

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$8,134,317

$18,609,317

Reduce funds for personal services and operating expenses.

($650,745)

($650,745)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,483,572

$17,958,572

40.5. Forestry Cooperative Extension
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for faculty to support instruction and outreach about conservation and sustainable management of forests and other natural resources.

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Total Funds

$907,349

Other Funds

$400,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$24,012

Research Funds

$375,988

State Funds

$507,349

State General Funds

$507,349

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $563,721

Total Funds $963,721

Reduce funds for personal services.

($56,372)

($56,372)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$507,349

$907,349

40.6. Forestry Research

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to conduct research about economically and environmentally sound forest resources management and to assist non-industrial forest landowners and natural resources professionals in complying with state and federal regulations.

Total Funds

$9,474,027

Other Funds

$6,950,426

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$950,426

Research Funds

$6,000,000

State Funds

$2,523,601

State General Funds

$2,523,601

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $2,743,045

Total Funds $9,693,471

Reduce funds for personal services.

($219,444)

($219,444)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,523,601

$9,474,027

40.7. Georgia Radiation Therapy Center

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide care and treatment for cancer patients and to administer baccalaureate programs in Medical Dosimetry and Radiation Therapy.

Total Funds

$3,625,810

Other Funds

$3,625,810

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$3,625,810

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40.8. Georgia Tech Research Institute

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding to laboratories and research centers affiliated with the Georgia Institute of Technology whose scientific, engineering, industrial, or policy research promotes economic development, health, and safety in Georgia.

Total Funds

$229,540,314

Other Funds

$223,917,958

Research Funds

$223,917,958

State Funds

$5,622,356

State General Funds

$5,622,356

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$6,111,257 $230,029,215

Reduce funds for personal services and operating expenses.

($488,901)

($488,901)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,622,356 $229,540,314

40.9. Marine Institute

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support research on coastal processes involving the unique ecosystems of the Georgia coastline and to provide access and facilities for graduate and undergraduate classes to conduct field research on the Georgia coast.

Total Funds

$1,204,787

Other Funds

$486,281

Agency Funds

$118,633

Research Funds

$367,648

State Funds

$718,506

State General Funds

$718,506

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $780,985

Total Funds $1,267,266

Reduce funds for personal services.

($62,479)

($62,479)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$718,506

$1,204,787

40.10. Marine Resources Extension Center

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund outreach, education, and research to enhance coastal environmental and economic sustainability.

Total Funds

$2,526,266

Other Funds

$1,345,529

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Agency Funds Research Funds

$745,529 $600,000

State Funds

$1,180,737

State General Funds

$1,180,737

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948) Reduce funds for personal services and operating expenses.

State Funds $1,283,410 ($102,673)

Total Funds $2,628,939 ($102,673)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,180,737

$2,526,266

40.11. Medical College of Georgia Hospital and Clinics

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide medical education and patient care, including ambulatory, trauma, cancer, neonatal intensive, and emergency and express care.

Total Funds

$29,172,642

State Funds

$29,172,642

State General Funds

$29,172,642

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $31,709,393

Total Funds $31,709,393

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($2,536,751) ($2,536,751)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$29,172,642

$29,172,642

40.12. Public Libraries

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to award grants from the Public Library Fund, promote literacy, and provide library services that facilitate access to information for all Georgians regardless of geographic location or special needs.

Total Funds

$37,470,645

Other Funds

$5,222,400

Agency Funds

$5,222,400

State Funds

$32,248,245

State General Funds

$32,248,245

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$35,051,419

$40,273,819

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$940

$940

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2089

Reduce funds for personal services and operating expenses. Amount appropriated in this Act

($2,804,114) $32,248,245

($2,804,114) $37,470,645

40.13. Public Service/Special Funding Initiatives

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund leadership, service, and education initiatives that require funding beyond what is provided by formula.

Total Funds

$24,446,374

State Funds

$24,446,374

State General Funds

$24,446,374

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948) Reduce funds for personal services and operating expenses. Reduce funds for the Medical College of Georgia Cancer Center. Transfer funds for Griffin Extension Teaching from the Public Service/Special Funding Initiatives program to the Teaching program. Reduce funding for the Accountability Plus program. Reduce funding for the Leadership Institute.

State Funds $16,854,211 ($1,348,337) ($2,500,000)
($849,108)
($166,392) ($44,000)

Total Funds $16,854,211 ($1,348,337) ($2,500,000)
($849,108)
($166,392) ($44,000)

Without reducing allocations to any of the other institutions, provide funds to equalize formula allocations within 5% of the FTE average for regional and comprehensive state universities that are below the average FTE.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$12,500,000 $24,446,374

$12,500,000 $24,446,374

40.14. Regents Central Office

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to institutions of the University System of Georgia and to fund membership in the Southern Regional Education Board.

Total Funds

$5,596,860

State Funds

$5,596,860

State General Funds

$5,596,860

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $5,998,764

Total Funds $5,998,764

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($19,275)

($19,275)

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Reduce funds to the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB).

$8,354 $0

$8,354 $0

Reduce funds for personal services and operating expenses.

($390,983)

($390,983)

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Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,596,860

$5,596,860

40.15. Research Consortium

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support research and development activities at Georgia's research universities to further strategic industries in the state.

Total Funds

$6,421,678

State Funds

$6,421,678

State General Funds

$6,421,678

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$16,740,062

$16,740,062

Reduce funds for personal services and operating expenses in the Advanced Communications program.
Reduce funds for operating expenses in the Georgia Research Alliance program.
Eliminate funds for the Georgia Research Alliance Eminent Scholar.

($563,689) ($4,502,348)
($750,000)

($563,689) ($4,502,348)
($750,000)

Transfer funds for the Georgia Research Alliance to the Department of Economic Development.

($4,502,347)

($4,502,347)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$6,421,678

$6,421,678

40.16. Skidaway Institute of Oceanography

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund research and educational programs regarding marine and ocean science and aquatic environments.

Total Funds

$4,780,101

Other Funds

$3,550,000

Agency Funds

$900,000

Research Funds

$2,650,000

State Funds

$1,230,101

State General Funds

$1,230,101

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$1,374,592

$4,924,592

Reduce funds for personal services and operating expenses.

($144,491)

($144,491)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,230,101

$4,780,101

40.17. Teaching
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds to the Board of Regents for annual allocations to University System of Georgia institutions for student instruction and to establish and operate other initiatives that promote, support, or extend student

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learning.

Total Funds

$5,138,912,555

Other Funds

$3,597,731,160

Agency Funds

$2,021,418,897

Research Funds

$1,576,312,263

State Funds

$1,541,181,395

State General Funds

$1,541,181,395

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds

Total Funds

$1,698,668,785 $5,319,586,087

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($628)

($628)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$0

$0

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$57,506

$57,506

Reduce funds for personal services and operating expenses.

($145,893,376) ($145,893,376)

Fund the medical school expansion within the University System's formula.
Transfer funds for Griffin Extension Teaching from the Public Service/Special Funding Initiatives program to the Teaching program.
Reflect the loss of federal funds due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Total Funds: $23,186,142).

$0 $849,108
$0

$0 $849,108 ($23,186,142)

Redirect other funds to provide $19,000,000 in total funds to Georgia Gwinnett College for faculty to serve 8,000 students. (H:YES)

$0

$0

Without reducing allocations to any of the other institutions, transfer funds from the Teaching Program to establish a new Special Funding Initiative - Allocation Equalization to equalize formula allocations within 5% of the FTE average for regional and comprehensive state universities that are below the average FTE.

($12,500,000) ($12,500,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,541,181,395 $5,138,912,555

40.18. Veterinary Medicine Experiment Station

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate and conduct research at the University of Georgia on animal disease problems of present and potential concern to Georgia's livestock and poultry industries and to provide training and education in disease research, surveillance, and intervention.

Total Funds

$2,542,873

State Funds

$2,542,873

State General Funds

$2,542,873

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $2,763,992

Total Funds $2,763,992

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Reduce funds for personal services and operating expenses. Amount appropriated in this Act

($221,119) $2,542,873

($221,119) $2,542,873

40.19. Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide clinical instruction for veterinary medicine students, support research that enhances the health and welfare of production and companion animals in Georgia, and address the shortage of veterinarians in Georgia and the nation.

Total Funds

$10,055,725

Other Funds

$9,621,951

Agency Funds

$9,621,951

State Funds

$433,774

State General Funds

$433,774

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948) Reduce funds for personal services.

State Funds $471,493 ($37,719)

Total Funds $10,093,444
($37,719)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$433,774

$10,055,725

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

40.20. Payments to Georgia Military College

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide quality basic education funding for grades six through twelve at Georgia Military College's Junior Military College and preparatory school.

Total Funds

$2,223,205

State Funds

$2,223,205

State General Funds

$2,223,205

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $2,424,555

Total Funds $2,424,555

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$15,857

$15,857

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Reduce funds for the Prep School ($147,292) and the Junior College ($70,918).

$1,003 ($218,210)

$1,003 ($218,210)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,223,205

$2,223,205

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40.21. Payments to Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to create, produce, and distribute high quality programs and services that educate, inform, and entertain audiences and enrich the quality of their lives.

Total Funds

$12,386,385

Other Funds

$5,088

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$5,088

State Funds

$12,381,297

State General Funds

$12,381,297

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $14,125,833

Total Funds $14,130,921

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($105,041)

($105,041)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$2,670

$2,670

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$40,330

$40,330

Eliminate 3 positions and reduce funds for operating expenses.

($1,402,079) ($1,402,079)

Reduce funds for support services.

($280,416)

($280,416)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$12,381,297

$12,386,385

40.22. Payments to the Georgia Cancer Coalition

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds to the Cancer Coalition for ongoing research and prevention.

Total Funds

$0

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $10,354,093

Total Funds $10,354,093

Reduce operating expenses ($73,327) and eliminate the Chief Operating Officer position ($183,074). (H:Reduce operating expenses ($73,327), eliminate the Chief Operating Officer position ($183,074) through re-assigning those duties and creating a new position, Director of Cancer Patient Navigation and Survivorship Services funded with a grant.)

($256,401)

($256,401)

Reduce funds for tumor tissue banking.

($19,000)

($19,000)

Reduce funds for Georgia CORE.

($20,000)

($20,000)

Reduce funds to delay recruitment of new Distinguished Cancer Clinicians and Scientists, and decrease award funding levels.
Reduce funds for the Regional Cancer Coalitions.

($662,277) ($108,000)

($662,277) ($108,000)

Transfer funds for the Georgia Cancer Coalition to the Department of Economic Development.

($9,288,415) ($9,288,415)

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Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$0

Section 41: Revenue, Department of
Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds
Agency Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Intra-State Government Transfers Other Intra-State Government Payments

$153,783,530 $1,413,901 $1,413,901 $34,942,828 $9,615,478 $25,327,350
$117,201,221 $117,051,221
$150,000 $225,580 $225,580

The Department is authorized, per OCGA 40-2-31, to retain $3.88 per license plate manufactured and issued. The Department is not authorized to retain the $1.00 county allocation from the manufacturing fee even if the Department directly issues the license plate.

41.1. Customer Service

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide assistance to customer inquiries about the administration of individual income tax, sales and use tax, withholding tax, corporate tax, motor fuel and motor carrier taxes, and all registration functions.

Total Funds

$13,408,992

Other Funds

$125,000

Agency Funds

$125,000

State Funds

$13,058,412

State General Funds

$13,058,412

Intra-State Government Transfers

$225,580

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$225,580

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$12,649,354

$12,999,934

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$128,711

$128,711

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($1,616)

($1,616)

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$50,860

$50,860

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$231,103

$231,103

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Amount appropriated in this Act

$13,058,412

$13,408,992

41.2. Departmental Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to administer and enforce the tax laws of the State of Georgia and provide general support services to the operating programs of the department.

Total Funds

$8,168,829

Other Funds

$484,210

Agency Funds

$484,210

State Funds

$7,684,619

State General Funds

$7,684,619

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948) Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $7,439,330
$26,267 ($860)
$41,132
$178,750 $7,684,619

Total Funds $7,923,540
$26,267 ($860)
$41,132
$178,750 $8,168,829

41.3. Forestland Protection Grants

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide reimbursement for preferential assessment of qualifying conservation use forestland to counties, municipalities, and school districts pursuant to O.C.G.A. 48-5A-2, the "Forestland Protection Act," created by HB 1211 and HB 1276 during the 2008 legislative session.

Total Funds

$14,584,551

State Funds

$14,584,551

State General Funds

$14,584,551

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $10,584,551

Total Funds $10,584,551

Provide funding for Forestland Protection Grants, as authorized by the State Constitution, to reimburse counties for losses in tax collections from property placed in qualifying conservation use.

$4,000,000

$4,000,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$14,584,551

$14,584,551

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41.4. Industry Regulation

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regulation of the distribution, sale, and consumption of alcoholic beverages and tobacco products; ensure all coinoperated amusement machines are properly licensed and decaled; and conduct checkpoints in areas where reports indicate the use of dyed fuels in on-road vehicles.

Total Funds

$6,633,242

Federal Funds and Grants

$187,422

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$187,422

Other Funds

$4,829,365

Agency Funds

$2,252,503

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$2,576,862

State Funds

$1,616,455

State General Funds

$1,466,455

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$150,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$3,161,086

$6,501,011

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$20,550

$20,550

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($578)

($578)

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$21,106 $91,153

$21,106 $91,153

Replace state funds with other funds from the Tobacco Stamp program. ($1,076,862)

$0

Replace state funds with other funds from licensing and regulating

($600,000)

$0

coin-operated amusement machines.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,616,455

$6,633,242

41.5. Local Government Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist local tax officials with the administration of state tax laws and administer the unclaimed property unit.

Total Funds

$4,516,879

Other Funds

$2,246,702

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$2,246,702

State Funds

$2,270,177

State General Funds

$2,270,177

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $2,136,412

Total Funds $4,383,114

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Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$38,938 ($443)
$21,157
$74,113 $2,270,177

$38,938 ($443)
$21,157
$74,113 $4,516,879

41.6. Local Tax Officials Retirement and FICA

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide state retirement benefits and employer share of FICA to local tax officials.

Total Funds

$6,984,996

State Funds

$6,984,996

State General Funds

$6,984,996

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $1,000,000

Total Funds $1,000,000

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. (H:Increase funds to meet the annual required contribution as required by the actuary.)

$5,984,996

$5,984,996

Amount appropriated in this Act

$6,984,996

$6,984,996

41.7. Motor Vehicle Registration and Titling

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to establish motor vehicle ownership by maintaining title and registration records and validate rebuilt vehicles for roadworthiness for new title issuance.

Total Funds

$15,666,543

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,226,479

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,226,479

Other Funds

$9,946,558

Agency Funds

$3,881,765

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$6,064,793

State Funds

$4,493,506

State General Funds

$4,493,506

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $4,690,777

Total Funds $15,863,814

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$218,175

$218,175

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($1,592)

($1,592)

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Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan. Eliminate funds for county tag printers.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$50,860
$221,480 ($686,194) $4,493,506

$50,860
$221,480 ($686,194) $15,666,543

41.8. Office of Special Investigations
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate fraudulent taxpayer and criminal activities involving department efforts.

Total Funds

$2,104,035

State Funds

$2,104,035

State General Funds

$2,104,035

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)
Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.
Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan. Reduce one-time funds appropriated in FY 2011 for equipment, uniforms, and motor vehicles. Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $2,168,402
$7,417 ($242) $5,817
$48,641 ($126,000)
$2,104,035

Total Funds $2,168,402
$7,417 ($242) $5,817
$48,641 ($126,000)
$2,104,035

41.9. Revenue Processing

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that all tax payments are received, credited, and deposited according to sound business practices and the law, and to ensure that all tax returns are reviewed and recorded to accurately update taxpayer information.

Total Funds

$11,992,596

State Funds

$11,992,596

State General Funds

$11,992,596

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$11,838,818

$11,838,818

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$106,615

$106,615

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($1,222)

($1,222)

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$38,454

$38,454

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Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan. Reduce funds to reflect operational efficiencies resulting from an increase in e-filing.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$175,283 ($165,352)
$11,992,596

$175,283 ($165,352)
$11,992,596

41.10. Tax Compliance

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to audit tax accounts, ensure compliance, and collect on delinquent accounts.

Total Funds

$44,802,805

Other Funds

$16,910,993

Agency Funds

$2,472,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$14,438,993

State Funds

$27,891,812

State General Funds

$27,891,812

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$21,251,085

$34,828,875

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$306,712

$306,712

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($4,688)

($4,688)

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$194,536 $761,120

$194,536 $761,120

Replace state funds with other funds from a garnishment program to recoup delinquent personal income tax revenue.
Reduce funds for personal services to reflect projected expenditures in the Special Project - Tax Compliance Auditors program and transfer remaining funds to the Tax Compliance program.
Replace state funds with other funds from a $25 increase in the FiFa administrative fee.
Replace state funds with other funds from Cost of Collection fee revenue.

($2,000,000) $8,716,250
($525,000) ($808,203)

$0 $8,716,250
$0 $0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$27,891,812

$44,802,805

41.11. Tax Compliance Auditors - Special Project

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to annualize funding added in 2010 (HB 947) for personnel and vehicles for tax compliance and to add funds for additional tax compliance officers and revenue agents.

Total Funds

$0

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

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Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)
Reduce funds for personal services to reflect projected expenditures in the Special Project - Tax Compliance Auditors program and transfer remaining funds to the Tax Compliance program.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $9,175,000 ($9,175,000)
$0

Total Funds $9,175,000 ($9,175,000)
$0

41.12. Tax Law and Policy

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to conduct all administrative appeals of tax assessments; draft regulations for taxes collected by the department; support the State Board of Equalization; and draft letter rulings and provide research and analysis related to all tax law and policy inquiries.

Total Funds

$1,860,199

Other Funds

$400,000

Agency Funds

$400,000

State Funds

$1,460,199

State General Funds

$1,460,199

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$1,399,864

$1,799,864

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$1,236

$1,236

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($160)

($160)

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$7,928 $51,331

$7,928 $51,331

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,460,199

$1,860,199

41.13. Technology Support Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support the department in information technology and provide electronic filing services to taxpayers.

Total Funds

$23,059,863

State Funds

$23,059,863

State General Funds

$23,059,863

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $22,443,637

Total Funds $22,443,637

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$690,526

$690,526

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($932)

($932)

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Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan. Reduce funds for personal services to reflect projected expenditures. Amount appropriated in this Act

2101

$82,931
$398,906 ($555,205) $23,059,863

$82,931
$398,906 ($555,205) $23,059,863

Section 42: Secretary of State
Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified Records Center Storage Fee State Funds State General Funds

$31,221,053 $85,000 $85,000
$1,670,418 $1,234,647
$435,771 $29,465,635 $29,465,635

42.1. Archives and Records

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain the archives of the state; document and interpret the history of the Georgia State Capitol building; and assist State Agencies with adequately documenting their activities, administering their records management programs, scheduling their records, and transferring their non-current records to the State Records Center.

Total Funds

$4,819,109

Other Funds

$532,671

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$96,900

Records Center Storage Fee

$435,771

State Funds

$4,286,438

State General Funds

$4,286,438

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $4,643,588

Total Funds $5,176,259

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($52,795)

($52,795)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($7,092)

($7,092)

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$21,592 $55,798

$21,592 $55,798

Eliminate 3 vacant positions.

($66,195)

($66,195)

Replace state funds with other funds for operating expenses.

($48,000)

($48,000)

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Reduce personal services and reflect savings from reduced hours and security contract.
Amount appropriated in this Act

($260,458) $4,286,438

($260,458) $4,819,109

42.2. Corporations

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to accept and review filings made pursuant to statutes; to issue certifications of records on file; and to provide general information to the public on all filed entities.

Total Funds

$1,962,451

Other Funds

$739,512

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$739,512

State Funds

$1,222,939

State General Funds

$1,222,939

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $1,266,854

Total Funds $2,006,366

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($14,403)

($14,403)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($1,934)

($1,934)

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$5,891

$5,891

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$55,471

$55,471

Eliminate 2 vacant positions. (H:Reflect actual salaries and benefits savings.)

($88,940)

($88,940)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,222,939

$1,962,451

42.3. Elections

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to administer all duties imposed upon the Secretary of State by providing all required filing and public information services, performing all certification and commissioning duties required by law and assisting candidates, local governments, and citizens in interpreting and complying with all election, voter registration and financial disclosure laws.

Total Funds

$4,920,261

Federal Funds and Grants

$85,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$85,000

Other Funds

$50,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$50,000

State Funds

$4,785,261

State General Funds

$4,785,261

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

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Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)
Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.
Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan. Eliminate 2 vacant ballot builder positions and utilize services provided under contract with Kennesaw State University. Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $4,889,561
($55,591) ($7,466) $22,736
$47,547 ($111,526)
$4,785,261

Total Funds $5,024,561
($55,591) ($7,466) $22,736
$47,547 ($111,526)
$4,920,261

42.4. Office Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to the Office of Secretary of State and its attached agencies.

Total Funds

$5,742,139

Other Funds

$128,235

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$128,235

State Funds

$5,613,904

State General Funds

$5,613,904

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $6,008,295

Total Funds $6,136,530

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($68,311)

($68,311)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($9,174)

($9,174)

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$27,938

$27,938

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$167,989

$167,989

Eliminate 8 vacant positions.

($446,833)

($446,833)

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($66,000)

($66,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,613,904

$5,742,139

42.5. Professional Licensing Boards

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public health and welfare by supporting all operations of Boards which license professions.

Total Funds

$6,715,176

Other Funds

$150,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$150,000

State Funds

$6,565,176

State General Funds

$6,565,176

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$6,993,419

$7,143,419

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($79,511)

($79,511)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($10,679)

($10,679)

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$32,519 $168,886

$32,519 $168,886

Eliminate the requirement for the Pharmacy Board state exam and utilize the national Pharmacy exam for licensing purposes. (H:NO)

$0

$0

Eliminate 7 vacant positions. (H:Eliminate 4 additional positions.)

($477,458)

($477,458)

Reduce board member per diem.

($40,000)

($40,000)

Reduce operations.

($22,000)

($22,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$6,565,176

$6,715,176

42.6. Securities

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for the administration and enforcement of the Georgia Securities Act, the Georgia Charitable Solicitations Act, and the Georgia Cemetery Act. Functions under each act include registration, examinations, investigation, and administrative enforcement actions.

Total Funds

$877,228

Other Funds

$50,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$50,000

State Funds

$827,228

State General Funds

$827,228

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $1,048,116

Total Funds $1,098,116

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($11,916)

($11,916)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($1,600)

($1,600)

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$4,874

$4,874

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$19,748

$19,748

Eliminate 2 vacant positions. (H:Recognize 2 additional vacancies.)

($231,994)

($231,994)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$827,228

$877,228

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

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42.7. Georgia Commission on the Holocaust

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to teach the lessons of the Holocaust to present and future generations of Georgians in order to create an awareness of the enormity of the crimes of prejudice and inhumanity.

Total Funds

$244,662

Other Funds

$20,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$20,000

State Funds

$224,662

State General Funds

$224,662

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $261,500

Total Funds $281,500

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$10,379

$10,379

Reduce operating expenses. (H:Provide for the salaries of 2 positions and enhance private fundraising opportunities.)

($47,217)

($47,217)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$224,662

$244,662

42.8. Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the general public by providing an enforcement presence to oversee all laws and regulations pertaining to controlled substances and dangerous drugs.

Total Funds

$1,944,559

State Funds

$1,944,559

State General Funds

$1,944,559

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$2,097,674

$2,097,674

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($1,962)

($1,962)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($3,203)

($3,203)

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$9,754 $41,711

$9,754 $41,711

Eliminate 2 vacant compliance investigator positions.

($157,415)

($157,415)

Reduce funds for motor vehicle purchases to accurately reflect the needs of a reduced investigation staff.

($42,000)

($42,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,944,559

$1,944,559

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42.9. Real Estate Commission

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to administer the license law for real estate brokers and salespersons, and provide administrative support to the Georgia Real Estate Appraisers Board in their administration of the Real Estate Appraisal.

Total Funds

$2,917,446

State Funds

$2,917,446

State General Funds

$2,917,446

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $3,075,394

Total Funds $3,075,394

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$281

$281

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($4,696)

($4,696)

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$14,300

$14,300

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$69,419

$69,419

Eliminate positions vacated due to retirements and reduce the use of hourly employees.
Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($210,000) ($10,000)

($210,000) ($10,000)

Reduce contractual services.

($17,252)

($17,252)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,917,446

$2,917,446

42.10. State Ethics Commission

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the integrity of the democratic process, and ensure compliance by candidates, public officials, non-candidate campaign committees, lobbyists, and vendors with Georgia's Campaign and Financial Disclosure requirements.

Total Funds

$1,078,022

State Funds

$1,078,022

State General Funds

$1,078,022

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$1,131,121

$1,131,121

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($832)

($832)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($1,727)

($1,727)

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$5,260 $30,656

$5,260 $30,656

Defer hiring 1 software programmer and 1 database administrator.

($86,456)

($86,456)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,078,022

$1,078,022

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Section 43: Soil and Water Conservation Commission
Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds
State General Funds Intra-State Government Transfers
Other Intra-State Government Payments

$5,750,027 $2,009,248 $2,009,248
$598,923 $598,923 $2,585,361 $2,585,361 $556,495 $556,495

43.1. Commission Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect, conserve, and improve the soil and water resources of the State of Georgia.

Total Funds

$721,322

State Funds

$721,322

State General Funds

$721,322

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$710,670

$710,670

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($1,068)

($1,068)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($2,845)

($2,845)

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$4,847

$4,847

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$18,627

$18,627

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($8,909)

($8,909)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$721,322

$721,322

43.2. Conservation of Agricultural Water Supplies

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to conserve ground and surface water in Georgia by increasing the uniformity and efficiency of agricultural water irrigation systems, by installing meters on sites with permits for agricultural use to obtain data on agricultural water usage, and by administering the use of federal funds to construct and renovate agricultural water catchments.

Total Funds

$2,541,365

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,796,148

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,796,148

Other Funds

$511,686

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$511,686

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State Funds

$233,531

State General Funds

$233,531

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$258,745

$2,566,579

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($175)

($175)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($2,246)

($2,246)

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$1,060

$1,060

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$4,606

$4,606

Reduce funds for personal services to reflect projected expenditures.

($28,037)

($28,037)

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($422)

($422)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$233,531

$2,541,365

43.3. Conservation of Soil and Water Resources

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to conserve Georgia's rural and urban natural resources by providing grants to encourage the reduction of erosion and other non-point source pollution from agricultural lands, by providing technical assistance teaching best management practices on erosion and sedimentation control to landowners and local governments, by certifying erosion and sedimentation control personnel, and by reviewing and approving erosion and sedimentation control plans for soil and water conservation districts.

Total Funds

$2,201,473

Federal Funds and Grants

$213,100

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$213,100

Other Funds

$87,237

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$87,237

State Funds

$1,344,641

State General Funds

$1,344,641

Intra-State Government Transfers

$556,495

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$556,495

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $1,464,183

Total Funds $2,321,015

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($660)

($660)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($9,285)

($9,285)

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$8,331 $37,859

$8,331 $37,859

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Reduce funds for operating expenses. Reduce funds for personal services to reflect projected expenditures. Reduce operating expenses. Reduce operating expenses. Reduce operating expenses. Amount appropriated in this Act

($73,662) ($56,664)
($7,638) ($2,546) ($15,277) $1,344,641

($73,662) ($56,664)
($7,638) ($2,546) ($15,277) $2,201,473

43.4. U.S.D.A. Flood Control Watershed Structures

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to inspect, maintain and provide assistance to owners of USDA flood control structures so that they comply with the state Safe Dams Act.

Total Funds

$123,241

State Funds

$123,241

State General Funds

$123,241

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$152,397

$2,205,591

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($150)

($150)

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$151

$151

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$843

$843

Reduce funds for watershed repair.

($30,000)

($30,000)

Reflect the loss of federal funds due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Total Funds: ($2,053,194)).

$0 ($2,053,194)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$123,241

$123,241

43.5. Water Resources and Land Use Planning

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for planning and research on water management, erosion and sedimentation control.

Total Funds

$162,626

State Funds

$162,626

State General Funds

$162,626

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)
Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.
Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State Funds $188,848 ($38) ($449) $759

Total Funds $188,848 ($38) ($449) $759

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Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan. Reduce funds for personal services to reflect projected expenditures. Reduce contract funds for water-related studies. Reduce funds for operating expenses. Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,811 ($4,219) ($25,000)
($86) $162,626

$2,811 ($4,219) ($25,000)
($86) $162,626

Section 44: Student Finance Commission, Georgia
Total Funds Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds
Lottery Funds State General Funds

$650,323,494 $482,723 $482,723
$649,840,771 $612,738,239 $37,102,532

44.1. Accel

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to allow students to pursue postsecondary study at approved public and private postsecondary institutions, while receiving dual high school and college credit for courses successfully completed.

Total Funds

$6,500,000

State Funds

$6,500,000

State General Funds

$6,500,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $5,764,625

Total Funds $5,764,625

Reduce funds to reflect the lottery revenue estimate.

$0

$0

Transfer funding for the Accel Program to state general funds. (H:YES)

$0

$0

Increase state general funds to meet the projected need.

$735,375

$735,375

Amount appropriated in this Act

$6,500,000

$6,500,000

44.2. College Opportunity Grant

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to implement a needs-based grant to assist with the affordability of a college education. This grant is to be awarded as a supplement to other grants already available and in combination with other financial assistance, not to exceed the total cost of college attendance. The grant shall have a service component.

Total Funds

$0

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

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Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948) Reduce funds to reflect the lottery revenue estimate. (H:Eliminate funding for the College Opportunity Grant.)
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $15,000,000 ($15,000,000)

Total Funds $15,000,000 ($15,000,000)

$0

$0

44.3. Engineer Scholarship

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide forgivable loans to Georgia residents who are engineering students at Mercer University (Macon campus) and retain those students as engineers in the state.

Total Funds

$550,000

State Funds State General Funds

$550,000 $550,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $550,000

Total Funds $550,000

Reduce funds to reflect the lottery revenue estimate. Transfer funding for the Engineer Scholarship to state general funds. (H:YES)
Amount appropriated in this Act

$0 $0
$550,000

$0 $0
$550,000

44.4. Georgia Military College Scholarship

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide outstanding students with a full scholarship to attend Georgia Military College, thereby strengthening Georgia's National Guard with their membership.

Total Funds

$1,094,862

State Funds

$1,094,862

State General Funds

$1,094,862

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$1,228,708

$1,228,708

Reduce funds to reflect the lottery revenue estimate.

$0

$0

Transfer funding for the Georgia Military College Scholarship to state general funds. (H:YES)
Reduce funds to reflect actual need.

$0 ($133,846)

$0 ($133,846)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,094,862

$1,094,862

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44.5. HERO Scholarship

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational grant assistance to members of the Georgia National Guard and U.S. Military Reservists who served in combat zones and the spouses and children of such members.

Total Funds

$800,000

State Funds

$800,000

State General Funds

$800,000

44.6. Hope Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide scholarships that reward students with financial assistance in degree, diploma, and certificate programs at eligible Georgia public and private colleges and universities, and public technical colleges.

Total Funds

$7,770,114

State Funds

$7,770,114

Lottery Funds

$7,770,114

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $6,985,800

Total Funds $7,765,112

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($20,286)

($20,286)

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Replace Workforce Investment Act (WIA) funds (Other Funds: $779,312) with lottery funds for GAcollege 411.

$25,288 $779,312

$25,288 $0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,770,114

$7,770,114

44.7. HOPE GED
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to award a $500 voucher once to each student receiving a general educational development (GED) diploma awarded by the Technical College System of Georgia.

Total Funds

$2,957,061

State Funds

$2,957,061

Lottery Funds

$2,957,061

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948) Reduce funds to reflect the lottery revenue estimate. Increase lottery funds to meet projected need. Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $2,573,864
$0 $383,197 $2,957,061

Total Funds $2,573,864
$0 $383,197 $2,957,061

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44.8. HOPE Grant

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants to students seeking a diploma or certificate at a public postsecondary institution.

Total Funds

$130,737,363

State Funds

$130,737,363

Lottery Funds

$130,737,363

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $206,318,361

Total Funds $206,318,361

Reduce funds to reflect the lottery revenue estimate.

$0

$0

Increase lottery funds to meet projected need based on current program requirements.

$28,191,838

Reflect program changes included in HB 326.

($103,772,836)

$28,191,838 ($103,772,836)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$130,737,363 $130,737,363

44.9. HOPE Scholarships - Private Schools

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide merit scholarships to students seeking an associate or baccalaureate degree at an eligible private postsecondary institution.

Total Funds

$54,501,104

State Funds

$54,501,104

Lottery Funds

$54,501,104

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $59,332,133

Total Funds $59,332,133

Reduce funds to reflect the lottery revenue estimate.

$0

$0

Increase lottery funds to meet projected need based on current program requirements.
Reflect program changes included in HB 326.

$17,681,012 ($22,512,041)

$17,681,012 ($22,512,041)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$54,501,104

$54,501,104

44.10. HOPE Scholarships - Public Schools

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide merit scholarships to students seeking an associate or baccalaureate degree at an eligible public postsecondary institution.

Total Funds

$377,666,709

State Funds

$377,666,709

Lottery Funds

$377,666,709

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$474,575,353 $474,575,353

Reduce funds to reflect the lottery revenue estimate.

$0

$0

Increase lottery funds to meet projected need based on current program requirements.

$65,780,956

$65,780,956

Reflect program changes included in HB 326.

($162,689,600) ($162,689,600)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$377,666,709 $377,666,709

44.11. Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership Program (LEAP)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational grant assistance to residents of Georgia who demonstrate substantial financial need to attend eligible postsecondary institutions in Georgia.

Total Funds

$0

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $966,757

Total Funds $1,487,410

Eliminate the Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership (LEAP) Program (Total Funds: $1,487,410).

($966,757) ($1,487,410)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$0

44.12. North Georgia Military Scholarship Grants

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide outstanding students with a full scholarship to attend North Georgia College and State University, thereby strengthening Georgia's Army National Guard with their membership.

Total Funds

$1,835,523

Other Funds

$482,723

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$482,723

State Funds

$1,352,800

State General Funds

$1,352,800

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$1,352,800

$1,352,800

Use deferred revenue for the North Georgia Military Scholarship Grants program to meet the projected need (Other Funds: $482,723)

$0

$482,723

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,352,800

$1,835,523

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44.13. North Georgia ROTC Grants

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide Georgia residents with nonrepayable financial assistance to attend North Georgia College and State University and to participate in the Reserve Officers Training Corps program.

Total Funds

$802,479

State Funds

$802,479

State General Funds

$802,479

44.14. Public Safety Memorial Grant

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational grant assistance to children of Georgia law enforcement officers, fire fighters, Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs), correctional officers, and prison guards who were permanently disabled or killed in the line of duty, to attend a public postsecondary institution in Georgia.

Total Funds

$306,761

State Funds

$306,761

State General Funds

$306,761

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$306,761

$306,761

Reduce funds to reflect the lottery revenue estimate.

$0

$0

Transfer funding for the Public Safety Memorial Grant to state general

$0

$0

funds. (H:YES)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$306,761

$306,761

44.15. Tuition Equalization Grants
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to promote the private segment of higher education in Georgia by providing non-repayable grant aid to Georgia residents who attend eligible private postsecondary institutions.

Total Funds

$25,002,946

State Funds

$25,002,946

State General Funds

$25,002,946

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)
Reduce the Tuition Equalization Grant award amount from $750 to $700.
Reduce state general funds to reflect actual need.

State Funds $28,146,791 ($2,294,100)
($849,745)

Total Funds $28,146,791 ($2,294,100)
($849,745)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$25,002,946

$25,002,946

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44.16. Zell Miller Scholars

Purpose: This purpose of this program is to provide a full-tuition scholarship to Georgia public college students or a $4,000 scholarship to Georgia private college students graduating high school with a 3.7 GPA and scoring a 1200 SAT or 26 ACT. The scholarship may be continued beyond the freshman year by maintaining a 3.3 GPA in college.

Total Funds

$19,105,888

State Funds

$19,105,888

Lottery Funds

$19,105,888

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $0

Total Funds $0

Establish and provide funds for the Zell Miller Scholars program as established in HB 326.

$19,105,888

$19,105,888

Amount appropriated in this Act

$19,105,888

$19,105,888

44.17. 1% Loan Fund

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to implement a needs-based low-interest loan program to assist with the affordability of a college education. The loan is forgivable for certain critical need programs.

Total Funds

$20,000,000

State Funds

$20,000,000

Lottery Funds

$20,000,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$0

$0

Provide initial funding for a needs-based loan program, to be matched by private funds, as established in HB 326.

$20,000,000

$20,000,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$20,000,000

$20,000,000

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

44.18. Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to authorize private postsecondary schools in Georgia; provide transcripts for students who attended schools that closed; and resolve complaints.

Total Funds

$692,684

State Funds

$692,684

State General Funds

$692,684

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $688,007

Total Funds $688,007

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

$4

$4

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$31,969

$31,969

Reduce funds for personal services.

($27,296)

($27,296)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$692,684

$692,684

Section 45: Teachers' Retirement System
Total Funds State Funds
State General Funds Intra-State Government Transfers
Retirement Payments

$29,298,600 $793,000 $793,000
$28,505,600 $28,505,600

It is the intent of the General Assembly that the employer contribution rate for the Teachers' Retirement System shall not exceed 10.28% for State Fiscal Year 2012.

45.1. Local/Floor COLA

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide retirees from local retirement systems a minimum allowance upon retirement (Floor) and a post-retirement benefit adjustment (COLA) whenever such adjustment is granted to teachers who retired under TRS.

Total Funds

$793,000

State Funds

$793,000

State General Funds

$793,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $965,000

Total Funds $965,000

Reduce funds due to the declining population of retired teachers who qualify for this benefit.

($172,000)

($172,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$793,000

$793,000

45.2. System Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide all services to active members, including: service purchases, refunds, retirement counseling, and new retirement processing.

Total Funds

$28,505,600

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Intra-State Government Transfers

$28,505,600

Retirement Payments

$28,505,600

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$0

$28,473,881

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$0

$50,068

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$0

$178,251

Reduce funding for equipment due to the completion of the storage array network replacements (Other Funds: $196,600).

$0

($196,600)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$28,505,600

Section 46: Technical College System of Georgia
Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds
Agency Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds Intra-State Government Transfers Other Intra-State Government Payments

$661,542,236 $67,909,000 $67,909,000 $281,960,000 $281,863,230
$96,770 $308,713,236 $308,713,236
$2,960,000 $2,960,000

46.1. Adult Literacy

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to develop Georgia's workforce by providing adult learners in Georgia with basic reading, writing, computation, speaking, and listening skills.

Total Funds

$33,937,839

Federal Funds and Grants

$16,860,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$16,860,000

Other Funds

$4,250,000

Agency Funds

$4,250,000

State Funds

$12,827,839

State General Funds

$12,827,839

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$13,363,654

$34,484,654

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Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.
Reduce funds for personal services. Reflect the loss of federal funds due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Total Funds: $11,000).
Amount appropriated in this Act

$6,506 $33,811
$225,687 ($801,819)
$0
$12,827,839

$6,506 $33,811
$225,687 ($801,819) ($11,000)
$33,937,839

46.2. Departmental Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide statewide administrative services to support the state workforce development efforts undertaken by the department through its associated programs and institutions.

Total Funds

$11,674,442

Federal Funds and Grants

$2,650,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,650,000

Other Funds

$1,330,000

Agency Funds

$1,330,000

State Funds

$7,584,442

State General Funds

$7,584,442

Intra-State Government Transfers

$110,000

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$110,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$7,943,826

$12,033,826

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($20,011)

($20,011)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$1,183

$1,183

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$46,744 $239,886

$46,744 $239,886

Reduce funds for personal services.

($627,186)

($627,186)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,584,442

$11,674,442

46.3. Quick Start and Customized Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to promote job creation and retention by developing and delivering customized workforce training for Georgia businesses during start-up, expansion, or when they make capital investments in new technology, processes, or product lines in order to remain competitive in the global marketplace.

Total Funds

$23,599,660

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,200,000

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Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds
Agency Funds State Funds
State General Funds

$1,200,000 $9,630,000 $9,630,000 $12,769,660 $12,769,660

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948) Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan. Reduce funds for personal services.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $13,307,770
$1,774 $31,162
$227,420 ($798,466) $12,769,660

Total Funds $24,137,770
$1,774 $31,162
$227,420 ($798,466) $23,599,660

46.4. Technical Education

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for workforce development through certificate, diploma, and degree programs in technical education and continuing education programs for adult learners, and to encourage both youth and adult learners to acquire post-secondary education or training to increase their competitiveness in the workplace.

Total Funds

$592,330,295

Federal Funds and Grants

$47,199,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$47,199,000

Other Funds

$266,750,000

Agency Funds

$266,653,230

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$96,770

State Funds

$275,531,295

State General Funds

$275,531,295

Intra-State Government Transfers

$2,850,000

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$2,850,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $285,295,151

Total Funds $609,094,151

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($357,546)

($357,546)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

$0

$0

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$642,404

$642,404

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Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.
Reduce funds for personal services. Realize savings by merging administrative functions of Sandersville and Heart of Georgia Technical Colleges. Reflect the loss of federal funds due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Total Funds: $7,000,000).
Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,348,688 ($16,839,402)
($558,000)
$0
$275,531,295

$7,348,688 ($16,839,402)
($558,000)
($7,000,000)
$592,330,295

Section 47: Transportation, Department of

Total Funds

$1,937,288,996

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,210,491,192

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction (CFDA 20.205)

$1,143,629,823

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds

$66,861,369 $5,730,658

Agency Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$5,724,308 $6,350

State Funds Motor Fuel Funds

$720,306,913 $713,602,699

State General Funds

$6,704,214

Intra-State Government Transfers Other Intra-State Government Payments

$760,233 $760,233

It is the intent of this General Assembly that the following provisions apply: a.) In order to meet the requirements for projects on the Interstate System, the Office of Planning and Budget is hereby authorized and directed to give advanced budgetary authorization for letting and execution of Interstate Highway Contracts not to exceed the amount of Motor Fuel Tax Revenues actually paid into the Office of the State Treasurer, attached agency of the Department of Administrative Services. b.) Programs financed by Motor Fuel Tax Funds may be adjusted for additional appropriation or balances brought forward from previous years with prior approval by the Office of Planning and Budget. c.) The Fiscal Officers of the State are hereby directed as of July 1st of each fiscal year to determine the collection of Motor Fuel Tax in the immediately preceding year less refunds, rebates and collection costs and enter this amount as being the appropriation payable in lieu of the Motor Fuel Tax Funds appropriated in this Bill, in the event such collections, less refunds, rebates and collection costs, exceed such Motor Fuel Tax Appropriation. d.) Functions financed with General Fund appropriations shall be accounted for separately and shall be in addition to appropriations of Motor Fuel Tax revenues required under Article III, Section IX, Paragraph VI, Subsection (b) of the State Constitution. e.) Bus rental income may be retained to operate, maintain and upgrade department-owned buses.

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47.1. Airport Aid

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support safe and accessible air transportation infrastructure by inspecting and licensing public airports, providing planning assistance to local airports, maintaining the Statewide Aviation System Plan, and awarding grants to local airports for maintenance and improvement projects.

Total Funds

$37,986,866

Federal Funds and Grants

$35,537,002

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$35,537,002

Other Funds

$6,350

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$6,350

State Funds

$2,443,514

State General Funds

$2,443,514

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$2,081,947

$8,588,297

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$1,646 $9,921

$1,646 $9,921

Increase federal funds to reflect projected revenue from grants awards ($15,387,002).

$0

$15,387,002

Provide additional state general funds to match $13,650,000 in local and federal funds for airport aid projects.

$350,000

$14,000,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,443,514

$37,986,866

47.2. Capital Construction Projects

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for capital outlay road construction and enhancement projects on local and state road systems.

Total Funds

$873,892,377

Federal Funds and Grants

$675,252,699

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction (CFDA 20.205)

$675,252,699

State Funds

$198,639,678

Motor Fuel Funds

$198,639,678

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$185,791,214 $1,009,200,114

Transfer federal funds for debt service from the Capital Construction Projects program to the Payments to State Road and Tollway Authority program ($148,156,201).
Increase funds for capital outlay projects.

$0 ($148,156,201)

$12,848,464

$12,848,464

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Amount appropriated in this Act

$198,639,678 $873,892,377

47.3. Capital Maintenance Projects

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for capital outlay for maintenance projects.

Total Funds

$154,372,981

Federal Funds and Grants

$128,218,385

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction (CFDA 20.205)

$128,218,385

State Funds

$26,154,596

Motor Fuel Funds

$26,154,596

47.4. Construction Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to improve and expand the state's transportation infrastructure by selecting road and bridge projects, acquiring rights-ofway, completing engineering and project impact analyses, procuring and monitoring construction contracts, and certifying completed projects.

Total Funds

$89,415,632

Federal Funds and Grants

$64,892,990

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction (CFDA 20.205)

$64,892,990

State Funds

$24,357,642

Motor Fuel Funds

$24,357,642

Intra-State Government Transfers

$165,000

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$165,000

47.5. Data Collection, Compliance and Reporting

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to collect and disseminate crash, accident, road, and traffic data in accordance with state and federal law in order to provide current and accurate information for planning and public awareness needs.

Total Funds

$11,137,288

Federal Funds and Grants

$8,270,257

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction (CFDA 20.205)

$8,270,257

Other Funds

$62,257

Agency Funds

$62,257

State Funds

$2,804,774

Motor Fuel Funds

$2,804,774

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47.6. Departmental Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department.

Total Funds

$62,821,793

Federal Funds and Grants

$10,839,823

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction (CFDA 20.205)

$10,839,823

Other Funds

$898,970

Agency Funds

$898,970

State Funds

$51,083,000

Motor Fuel Funds

$51,083,000

47.7. Local Maintenance and Improvement Grants

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide financial assistance to local governments for construction, maintenance, and resurfacing of local roads and bridges.

Total Funds

$96,347,303

State Funds

$96,347,303

Motor Fuel Funds

$96,347,303

47.8. Local Road Assistance Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative and technical assistance to local governments for construction, maintenance, and resurfacing of local roads and bridges.

Total Funds

$69,830,871

Federal Funds and Grants

$32,758,670

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction (CFDA 20.205)

$32,758,670

State Funds

$36,476,968

Motor Fuel Funds

$36,476,968

Intra-State Government Transfers

$595,233

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$595,233

47.9. Payments to State Road and Tollway Authority

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund debt service payments on nongeneral obligation bonds and other finance instruments for transportation projects statewide.

Total Funds

$239,196,959

Federal Funds and Grants

$148,156,201

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction (CFDA 20.205)

$148,156,201

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State Funds

$91,040,758

Motor Fuel Funds

$91,040,758

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$91,051,946

$91,051,946

Transfer federal funds for debt service from the Capital Construction Projects program to the Payments to State Road and Tollway Authority program ($148,156,201).

$0 $148,156,201

Transfer surplus funds from the Payments to State Road and Tollway Authority program to the Routine Maintenance program for repairs and maintenance.

($11,188)

($11,188)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$91,040,758 $239,196,959

47.10. Planning

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to develop the state transportation improvement program and the state wide strategic transportation plan, and coordinate transportation policies, planning, and programs related to design, construction, maintenance, operations, and financing of transportation.

Total Funds

$18,439,878

Federal Funds and Grants

$14,683,804

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction (CFDA 20.205)

$14,683,804

State Funds

$3,756,074

Motor Fuel Funds

$3,756,074

47.11. Ports and Waterways

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain the navigability of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway and Georgia's deep water ports by providing easements, rights-ofway, and land for upland disposal areas for dredging and by providing funds to maintain dikes in upland disposal areas.

Total Funds

$693,509

State Funds

$693,509

State General Funds

$693,509

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$685,812

$685,812

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$950 $6,747

$950 $6,747

Amount appropriated in this Act

$693,509

$693,509

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47.12. Rail

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to oversee the development, construction, financing, and operation of passenger and freight rail service for the state.

Total Funds

$252,227

Other Funds

$88,239

Agency Funds

$88,239

State Funds

$163,988

State General Funds

$163,988

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $106,233

Total Funds $194,472

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$990 $1,765

$990 $1,765

Transfer funds for freight rail planning from the Transit program to the Rail program.

$55,000

$55,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$163,988

$252,227

47.13. Routine Maintenance

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure a safe and adequately maintained state transportation system by inspecting roads and bridges, cataloguing road and bridge conditions and maintenance needs, and providing routine maintenance for state road and bridges. The purpose of this appropriation is also to maintain landscaping on road easements and rights-of-way through planting, litter control, vegetation removal, and grants to local governments, to provide for emergency operations on state routes, and to maintain state rest areas and welcome centers.

Total Funds

$188,830,099

Federal Funds and Grants

$24,886,452

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction (CFDA 20.205)

$24,886,452

Other Funds

$642,602

Agency Funds

$642,602

State Funds

$163,301,045

Motor Fuel Funds

$163,301,045

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$137,786,300 $163,315,354

Increase funds for repairs and maintenance expenses.

$25,503,557

$25,503,557

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Transfer surplus funds from the Payments to State Road and Tollway Authority program to the Routine Maintenance program for repairs and maintenance.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$11,188 $163,301,045

$11,188 $188,830,099

47.14. Traffic Management and Control

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure a safe and efficient transportation system statewide by conducting traffic engineering studies for traffic safety planning, permitting for activity on or adjacent to state roads, providing motorist assistance and traffic information through the Highway Emergency Response Operators (HERO) program and Intelligent Transportation System, and conducting inspections, repairs, and installations of traffic signals.

Total Funds

$59,337,643

Federal Funds and Grants

$35,670,542

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction (CFDA 20.205)

$35,670,542

Other Funds

$4,026,240

Agency Funds

$4,026,240

State Funds Motor Fuel Funds

$19,640,861 $19,640,861

47.15. Transit

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to preserve and enhance the state's urban and rural public transit programs by providing financial and technical assistance to Georgia's transit systems.

Total Funds

$34,733,570

Federal Funds and Grants

$31,324,367

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$31,324,367

Other Funds

$6,000

Agency Funds

$6,000

State Funds

$3,403,203

State General Funds

$3,403,203

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $3,987,821

Total Funds $23,993,821

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$6,360 $106,915

$6,360 $106,915

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($93,948)

($93,948)

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Reduce grant funds to large urbanized area transit systems that receive direct federal funding.
Transfer funds for freight rail planning from the Transit program to the Rail program.
Increase federal funds to reflect projected revenue from grant awards ($11,324,367).
Utilize other funds for master developer for the downtown multimodal passenger terminal.
Amount appropriated in this Act

($548,945) ($55,000)
$0 $0 $3,403,203

($548,945) ($55,000) $11,324,367
$0 $34,733,570

Section 48: Veterans Service, Department of
Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified State Funds
State General Funds

$38,144,994 $18,178,053 $18,178,053 $19,966,941 $19,966,941

48.1. Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate, manage and supervise all aspects of department operations to include financial, public information, personnel, accounting, purchasing, supply, mail, records management, and information technology.

Total Funds

$1,283,385

State Funds

$1,283,385

State General Funds

$1,283,385

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $1,258,779

Total Funds $1,258,938

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($6,900)

($6,900)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($4,511)

($4,511)

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$5,174 $37,669

$5,174 $37,669

Reduce other funds not realized.

$0

($159)

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($6,826)

($6,826)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,283,385

$1,283,385

48.2. Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for the interment of eligible Georgia veterans who served faithfully and honorably in the military service of our country.

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Total Funds

$598,586

Federal Funds and Grants

$35,700

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$35,700

State Funds

$562,886

State General Funds

$562,886

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $542,833

Total Funds $578,533

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($910)

($910)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($551)

($551)

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$4,158 $20,568

$4,158 $20,568

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($3,212)

($3,212)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$562,886

$598,586

48.3. Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home - Augusta

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide skilled nursing care to aged and infirmed Georgia Veterans and serve as a teaching facility for the Medical College of Georgia.

Total Funds

$10,241,348

Federal Funds and Grants

$5,287,931

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$5,287,931

State Funds

$4,953,417

State General Funds

$4,953,417

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $5,575,228

Total Funds $11,621,933

Replace state funds with increased federal per diem (Total Funds: $0).

($287,297)

$0

Adjust federal funds to reflect projected expenditures. (H:YES)

$0 ($1,046,071)

Reduce funds for operations.

($334,514)

($334,514)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,953,417

$10,241,348

48.4. Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home - Milledgeville

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide skilled nursing care to aged and infirmed Georgia war veterans.

Total Funds

$15,951,176

Federal Funds and Grants

$8,230,982

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Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$8,230,982

State Funds

$7,720,194

State General Funds

$7,720,194

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $8,513,134

Total Funds $16,660,831

Replace state funds with increased federal per diem (Total Funds: $0).

($282,152)

$0

Adjust federal funds to reflect projected expenditures. (H:YES)

$0

($198,867)

Reduce funds for operations.

($510,788)

($510,788)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,720,194

$15,951,176

48.5. Veterans Benefits

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to serve Georgia's veterans, their dependents and survivors in all matters pertaining to veterans benefits by informing the veterans and their families about veterans benefits, and directly assisting and advising them in securing the benefits to which they are entitled.

Total Funds

$10,070,499

Federal Funds and Grants

$4,623,440

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$4,623,440

State Funds

$5,447,059

State General Funds

$5,447,059

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $5,292,706

Total Funds $9,916,146

Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

($6,622)

($6,622)

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($5,903)

($5,903)

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$41,748 $155,247

$41,748 $155,247

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($30,117)

($30,117)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,447,059

$10,070,499

Section 49: Workers' Compensation, State Board of
Total Funds Other Funds
Agency Funds State Funds

$21,984,299 $523,832 $523,832
$21,460,467

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State General Funds

$21,460,467

49.1. Administer the Workers' Compensation Laws

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide exclusive remedy for resolution of disputes in the Georgia Workers' Compensation law.

Total Funds

$11,349,066

Other Funds

$458,353

Agency Funds

$458,353

State Funds

$10,890,713

State General Funds

$10,890,713

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

$10,492,368

$10,950,721

Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium.

($6,831)

($6,831)

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$45,560

$45,560

Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

$359,616

$359,616

Amount appropriated in this Act

$10,890,713

$11,349,066

49.2. Board Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide superior access to the Georgia Workers' Compensation program for injured workers and employers in a manner that is sensitive, responsive, and effective.

Total Funds

$10,635,233

Other Funds

$65,479

Agency Funds

$65,479

State Funds

$10,569,754

State General Funds

$10,569,754

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948) Reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses. Reflect an adjustment in the Workers' Compensation premium. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. Increase the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

State Funds $10,483,154
($16,341) ($6,867) $45,804
$64,004

Total Funds $10,548,633
($16,341) ($6,867) $45,804
$64,004

Amount appropriated in this Act

$10,569,754

$10,635,233

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Section 50: General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund
Total Funds State Funds
Motor Fuel Funds State General Funds

$1,061,690,493 $1,061,690,493
$193,634,596 $868,055,897

50.1. GO Bonds Issued

Total Funds

$996,364,333

State Funds

$996,364,333

Motor Fuel Funds

$193,634,596

State General Funds

$802,729,737

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds

Total Funds

$1,072,281,729 $1,072,281,729

Transfer funds from GO Bonds New to GO Bonds Issued to reflect the issuance of new bonds.

$77,529,318

$77,529,318

Repeal the authorization of $3,000,000 in 5-year bonds from FY 2010 for the University System of Georgia, Georgia Research Alliance science equipment.
Repeal the authorization of $550,000 in 5-year bonds from FY 2010 for the Technical College System of Georgia for equipment on new construction.
Repeal the authorization of $3,700,000 in 20-year bonds from FY 2010 to the Department of Transportation for the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority to construct Park and Ride lots.
Repeal the authorization of $11,600,000 in 10-year bonds from FY 2010 to the Department of Transportation for the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority to purchase buses for the Xpress service.
Repeal the authorization of $1,000,000 in 20-year bonds from FY 2011 for the Department of Community Health for major repairs and renovations.
Reduce debt service to capture savings associated with favorable rates received with the bond sale.

($697,800) ($127,930) ($335,960) ($1,521,920) ($87,200) ($148,684,883)

($697,800) ($127,930) ($335,960) ($1,521,920) ($87,200) ($148,684,883)

Increase funds.

$0

$0

Transfer funds from GO Bonds New to GO Bonds Issued to reflect the issuance of new bonds.
Increase funds to meet debt service requirements.

$17,440,000 $8,196,274

$17,440,000 $8,196,274

Repeal the authorization of $12,310,000 in 20-year bonds for the Department of Education from FY 2008 (HB 95) for the Capital Outlay Program - Regular for local school construction.
Repeal the authorization of $6,705,000 in 20-year bonds for the Department of Education from FY 2008 (HB 95) for the Capital Outlay Program - Exceptional Growth for local school construction.

($1,051,643) ($572,808)

($1,051,643) ($572,808)

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Repeal the authorization of $7,900,000 in 20-year bonds for the Department of Education from FY 2008 (HB 95) for the Capital Outlay Program - Regular Advance for local school construction.
Repeal the authorization of $3,250,000 in 20-year bonds for the Department of Education from FY 2008 (HB 95) for the Capital Outlay Program - Low Wealth for local school construction.
Repeal the authorization of $4,400,000 in 20-year bonds for the Department of Education from AFY 2008 (HB 989) for the Capital Outlay Program - Regular for local school construction.
Repeal the authorization of $4,840,000 in 20-year bonds for the Department of Education from AFY 2008 (HB 989) for the Capital Outlay Program - Exceptional Growth for local school construction.
Repeal the authorization of $17,075,000 in 20-year bonds for the Department of Education from FY 2009 (HB 990) for the Capital Outlay Program - Regular Advance for local school construction.
Repeal the authorization of $1,030,000 in 20-year bonds for the Department of Education from FY 2009 (HB 990) for the Capital Outlay Program - Low Wealth for local school construction.
Decrease funds for debt service.
Amount appropriated in this Act

($674,897) ($277,647) ($375,760) ($413,336) ($1,458,205) ($87,962) ($22,715,037) $996,364,333

($674,897) ($277,647) ($375,760) ($413,336) ($1,458,205) ($87,962) ($22,715,037) $996,364,333

50.2. GO Bonds New

Total Funds

$65,326,160

State Funds

$65,326,160

State General Funds

$65,326,160

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriation act:

Amount from prior Appropriation Act (HB948)

State Funds $94,969,318

Total Funds $94,969,318

Increase funds for debt service for new bonds.

$65,326,160

$65,326,160

Transfer State General Funds for debt service from GO Bonds New to GO Bonds Issued to reflect the issuance of new bonds.
Transfer Motor Fuel Funds for debt service from GO Bonds New to GO Bonds Issued to reflect the issuance of new bonds.

($77,529,318) ($17,440,000)

($77,529,318) ($17,440,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$65,326,160

$65,326,160

Bond Financing Appropriated:
[Bond # 1] From State General Funds, $4,085,512 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems through the State Board of Education (Department of Education) through the issuance of not more than $44,120,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 2] From State General Funds, $2,020,532 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems through the State Board of Education (Department of Education) through the issuance of

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not more than $21,820,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 3] From State General Funds, $10,986,990 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems through the State Board of Education (Department of Education) through the issuance of not more than $118,650,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 4] From State General Funds, $121,769 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems through the State Board of Education (Department of Education) through the issuance of not more than $1,315,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 5] From State General Funds, $2,054,745 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems through the State Board of Education (Department of Education) through the issuance of not more than $8,895,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 6] From State General Funds, $856,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems through the State Board of Education (Department of Education) through the issuance of not more than $10,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 7] From State General Funds, $177,620 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Education by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,075,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 8] From State General Funds, $3,280,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems through the State Board of Education (Department of Education) through the issuance of not more than $25,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of one hundred and twenty months.
[Bond # 9] From State General Funds, $231,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 10] From State General Funds, $278,200 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University

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System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $3,250,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 11] From State General Funds, $359,520 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $4,200,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 12] From State General Funds, $1,412,400 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $16,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 13] From State General Funds, $333,840 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $3,900,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 14] From State General Funds, $4,280,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $50,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 15] From State General Funds, $650,560 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $7,600,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of

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two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 16] From State General Funds, $770,400 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $9,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 17] From State General Funds, $171,200 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 18] From State General Funds, $273,920 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $3,200,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 19] From State General Funds, $214,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 20] From State General Funds, $770,400 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $9,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 21] From State General Funds, $667,680 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures,

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equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $7,800,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 22] From State General Funds, $342,400 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $4,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 23] From State General Funds, $231,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 24] From State General Funds, $1,155,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $5,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 25] From State General Funds, $115,500 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 26] From State General Funds, $856,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $10,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

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[Bond # 27] From State General Funds, $1,155,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $5,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 28] From State General Funds, $373,065 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,615,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 29] From State General Funds, $401,940 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,740,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 30] From State General Funds, $679,140 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,940,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 31] From State General Funds, $467,804 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $5,465,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 32] From State General Funds, $856,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $10,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 33] From State General Funds, $102,720 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia

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by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,200,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 34] From State General Funds, $188,320 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,200,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 35] From State General Funds, $50,504 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $590,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 36] From State General Funds, $256,800 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $3,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 37] From State General Funds, $716,100 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $3,100,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 38] From State General Funds, $85,600 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 39] From State General Funds, $2,310,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Community Health by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or

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improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $10,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 40] From State General Funds, $115,500 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Community Health by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 41] From State General Funds, $115,500 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Veterans Service by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 42] From State General Funds, $2,310,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Corrections by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $10,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 43] From State General Funds, $342,400 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Corrections by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $4,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 44] From State General Funds, $299,600 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Corrections by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $3,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 45] From State General Funds, $339,404 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Defense by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $3,965,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which

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shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 46] From State General Funds, $173,250 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Defense by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $750,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 47] From State General Funds, $33,495 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Bureau of Investigation by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $145,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 48] From State General Funds, $97,020 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Bureau of Investigation by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $420,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 49] From State General Funds, $669,900 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Bureau of Investigation by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,900,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 50] From State General Funds, $863,940 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Juvenile Justice by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $3,740,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 51] From State General Funds, $361,232 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Juvenile Justice by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $4,220,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 52] From State General Funds, $27,720 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Juvenile Justice by

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means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $120,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 53] From State General Funds, $129,684 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Juvenile Justice by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,515,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 54] From State General Funds, $85,600 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Public Safety by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 55] From State General Funds, $1,155,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Public Safety by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $5,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 56] From State General Funds, $85,600 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Building Authority by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 57] From State General Funds, $64,200 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Building Authority by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $750,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 58] From State General Funds, $739,200 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Forestry Commission by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the

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issuance of not more than $3,200,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 59] From State General Funds, $214,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Forestry Commission by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 60] From State General Funds, $205,590 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Natural Resources by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $890,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 61] From State General Funds, $428,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Natural Resources by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $5,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 62] From State General Funds, $94,160 is specifically appropriated to the Department of Natural Resources for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,100,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 63] From State General Funds, $115,500 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Natural Resources by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 64] From State General Funds, $693,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Revenue by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $3,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.

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[Bond # 65] From State General Funds, $184,800 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Revenue by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $800,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 66] From State General Funds, $513,600 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Soil and Water Conservation Commission by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $6,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 67] From State General Funds, $214,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Agriculture by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 68] From State General Funds, $2,140,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Community Affairs by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $25,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 69] From State General Funds, $1,968,800 is specifically appropriated for the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority for the purposes of financing loans to local government and local government entities for water or sewerage facilities or systems, through the issuance of not more than $23,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 70] From State General Funds, $513,600 is specifically appropriated for the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority for the purposes of financing loans to local government and local government entities for water or sewerage facilities or systems, through the issuance of not more than $6,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 71] From State General Funds, $1,776,200 is specifically appropriated for the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority for the purposes of financing loans to local government and local government entities for water or sewerage facilities or systems,

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through the issuance of not more than $20,750,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 72] From State General Funds, $513,600 is specifically appropriated for the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority for the purposes of financing loans to local government and local government entities for water or sewerage facilities or systems, through the issuance of not more than $6,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 73] From State General Funds, $2,739,200 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Ports Authority by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $32,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 74] From State General Funds, $128,400 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Transportation by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 75] From State General Funds, $108,284 is specifically appropriated to the Department of Economic Development for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia World Congress Center Authority by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,265,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 76] From State General Funds, $428,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Economic Development by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $5,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
Section 51: General Obligation Bonds Repealed, Revised, or Reinstated
The following paragraph of Section 50 of the General Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2009-2010 (Ga. L. 2009, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 330, 323, Act No. 345, 2009 Regular Session, H.B. 119) as carried forward in Section 50 of the Supplementary Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2009-2010 (Ga. L. 2010, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 242, 236, Act. No. 352, 2010 Regular Session, H.B.

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947), and which amended read as follows, is hereby repealed in its entirety:
[BOND 397.634] From State General Funds, $697,800 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $3,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 60 months.
Because there is no further need to issue debt under the authorizing appropriation identified below, after issuance under the authorization of $20,415,000 in general obligation debt and the deposit of $4,478,529 from the appropriation into the general obligation debt sinking fund as required by the highest annual debt service (see State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2009F, issued November 24, 2009, and State of Georgia General Obligation Bond Series 2010B, issued October 27, 2010), the remaining balance of $127,930, presently available to support an issue of up to $550,000 in additional principal amount, in the authorizing appropriation is hereby repealed:
That certain paragraph of Section 50 of the General Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2009-2010 (Ga. L. 2009, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 330, 323, Act No. 345, 2009 Regular Session, H.B. 119) as carried forward in Section 50 of the Supplementary Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2009-2010 (Ga. L. 2010, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 242, 323, Act No. 352, 2010 Regular Session, H.B. 947), and which as amended reads as follows:
[BOND 397.661] From State General Funds, $4,876,459 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $20,965,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 60 months.
The following paragraph of Section 50 of the General Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2009-2010 (Ga. L. 2009, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 330, 315, Act No. 345, 2009 Regular Session, H.B. 119) as carried forward in Section 50 of the Supplementary Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2009-2010 (Ga. L. 2010, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 242, 231-232, Act. No. 352, 2010 Regular Session, H.B. 947), and which amended read as follows, is hereby repealed in its entirety:
[BOND 397.222] From State General Funds, $335,960 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Transportation by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than

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$3,700,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.
The following paragraph of Section 50 of the General Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2009-2010 (Ga. L. 2009, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 330, 315, Act No. 345, 2009 Regular Session, H.B. 119) as carried forward in Section 50 of the Supplementary Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2009-2010 (Ga. L. 2010, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 242, 231, Act. No. 352, 2010 Regular Session, H.B. 947), and which amended read as follows, is hereby repealed in its entirety:
[BOND 397.221] From State General Funds, $1,521,920 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Transportation by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $11,600,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 120 months.
The following paragraph of Section 50 of the General Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2010-2011 (Ga. L. 2010, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 164, 158, Act No. 684, 2010 Regular Session, H.B. 948) is hereby repealed in its entirety:
[Bond # 54] From State General Funds, $87,200 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Community Health by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
Because there is no further need to issue debt under the authorizing appropriation identified below, after issuance under the authorization of $166,000,000 in general obligation debt and the deposit of $14,181,380 from the appropriation into the general obligation debt sinking fund as required by the highest annual debt service (see State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2007E, issued August 1, 2007, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2007G, issued December 1, 2007, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2008B, issued June 12, 2008, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2009B, issued February 1, 2009, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2009D, issued May 1, 2009, and State of Georgia General Obligation Bond Series 2009G and 2009H, issued November 24, 2009), the remaining balance of $1,051,643, presently available to support an issue of up to $12,310,000 in additional principal amount, in the authorizing appropriation is hereby repealed:
That certain paragraph of Section 49 of the General Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2007-2008 (Ga. L. 2007, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 277, 264, Act No. 377, 2007 Regular Session, H.B. 95), as carried forward in Section 49 of the Supplementary

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Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2007-2008 (Ga. L. 2008, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 170, 162, Act. No. 384, 2008 Regular Session, H.B. 989), and which amended read as follows:
[BOND 397.301] From State General Funds, $15,233,023 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems through the State Board of Education (Department of Education) through the issuance of not more than $178,310,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.
Because there is no further need to issue debt under the authorizing appropriation identified below, after issuance under the authorization of $136,800,000 in general obligation debt and the deposit of $11,686,824 from the appropriation into the general obligation debt sinking fund as required by the highest annual debt service (see State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2007E, issued August 1, 2007, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2007G, issued December 1, 2007, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2008B, issued June 12, 2008, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2009B, issued February 1, 2009, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2009D, issued May 1, 2009, and State of Georgia General Obligation Bond Series 2009G and 2009H, issued November 24, 2009), the remaining balance of $572,808, presently available to support an issue of up to $6,705,000 in additional principal amount, in the authorizing appropriation is hereby repealed:
That certain paragraph of Section 49 of the General Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2007-2008 (Ga. L. 2007, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 277, 264, Act No. 377, 2007 Regular Session, H.B. 95), as carried forward in Section 49 of the Supplementary Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2007-2008 (Ga. L. 2008, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 170, 162, Act. No. 384, 2008 Regular Session, H.B. 989), and which amended read as follows:
[BOND 397.302] From State General Funds, $12,259,632 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems through the State Board of Education (Department of Education) through the issuance of not more than $143,505,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.
Because there is no further need to issue debt under the authorizing appropriation identified below, after issuance under the authorization of $114,200,000 in general obligation debt and the deposit of $14,181,380 from the appropriation into the general obligation debt sinking fund as required by the highest annual debt service (State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2007E, issued August 1, 2007, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2007G, issued December 1, 2007, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2008B, issued June 12, 2008, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2009B, issued February 1, 2009, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2009D, issued May 1, 2009, and State of Georgia General Obligation Bond Series 2009G and 2009H, issued November 24, 2009), the remaining balance of $674,897, presently available to

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support an issue of up to $7,900,000 in additional principal amount, in the authorizing appropriation is hereby repealed:
That certain paragraph of Section 49 of the General Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2007-2008 (Ga. L. 2007, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 277, 264, Act No. 377, 2007 Regular Session, H.B. 95), as carried forward in Section 49 of the Supplementary Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2007-2008 (Ga. L. 2008, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 170, 162, Act. No. 384, 2008 Regular Session, H.B. 989), and which amended read as follows:
[BOND 397.303] From State General Funds, $10,431,003 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems through the State Board of Education (Department of Education) through the issuance of not more than $122,100,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.
Because there is no further need to issue debt under the authorizing appropriation identified below, after issuance under the authorization of $7,000,000 in general obligation debt and the deposit of $598,010 from the appropriation into the general obligation debt sinking fund as required by the highest annual debt service (see State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2007E, issued August 1, 2007, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2007G, issued December 1, 2007, and State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2008B, issued June 12, 2008), the remaining balance of $277,647, presently available to support an issue of up to $3,250,000 in additional principal amount, in the authorizing appropriation is hereby repealed:
That certain paragraph of Section 49 of the General Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2007-2008 (Ga. L. 2007, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 277, 264, Act No. 377, 2007 Regular Session, H.B. 95), as carried forward in Section 49 of the Supplementary Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2007-2008 (Ga. L. 2008, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 170, 162, Act. No. 384, 2008 Regular Session, H.B. 989), and which amended read as follows:
[BOND 397.304] From State General Funds, $875,657 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems through the State Board of Education (Department of Education) through the issuance of not more than $10,250,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.
Because there is no further need to issue debt under the authorizing appropriation identified below, after issuance under the authorization of $108,000,000 in general obligation debt and the deposit of $9,223,200 from the appropriation into the general obligation debt sinking fund as required by the highest annual debt service (see State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2008B, issued June 12, 2008, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2009B, issued February 1, 2009, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2009D, issued May 1, 2009, and State of Georgia General Obligation Bond Series 2009G

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and 2009H, issued November 24, 2009),the remaining balance of $375,760, presently available to support an issue of up to $4,400,000 in additional principal amount, in the authorizing appropriation is hereby repealed:
That certain paragraph of Section 49 of the Supplementary Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2007-2008 (Ga. L. 2008, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 170, 160-161, Act. No. 384, 2008 Regular Session, H.B. 989), which reads as follows:
[BOND 397.300] From Revenue Shortfall Reserve for K-12 Needs, $9,598,960 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems through the State Board of Education (Department of Education) through the issuance of not more than $112,400,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.
Because there is no further need to issue debt under the authorizing appropriation identified below, after issuance under the authorization of $93,000,000 in general obligation debt and the deposit of $7,942,200 from the appropriation into the general obligation debt sinking fund as required by the highest annual debt service (see State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2008B, issued June 12, 2008, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2009B, issued February 1, 2009, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2009D, issued May 1, 2009, and State of Georgia General Obligation Bond Series 2009G and 2009H, issued November 24, 2009), the remaining balance of $413,336, presently available to support an issue of up to $4,840,000 in additional principal amount, in the authorizing appropriation is hereby repealed:
That certain paragraph of Section 49 of the Supplementary Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2007-2008 (Ga. L. 2008, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 170, 161, Act. No. 384, 2008 Regular Session, H.B. 989), which reads as follows:
[BOND 397.301] From Revenue Shortfall Reserve for K-12 Needs, $8,355,536 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems through the State Board of Education (Department of Education) through the issuance of not more than $97,840,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.
Because there is no further need to issue debt under the authorizing appropriation identified below, after issuance under the authorization of $67,175,000 in general obligation debt and the deposit of $5,736,745 from the appropriation into the general obligation debt sinking fund as required by the highest annual debt service (see State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2008B, issued June 12, 2008, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2009B, issued February 1, 2009, and State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2009D, issued May 1, 2009), the remaining balance of $1,458,205, presently available to support an issue of up to $17,075,000 in additional principal amount, in the authorizing appropriation is hereby repealed:

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That certain paragraph of Section 49 of the General Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2008-2009 (Ga. L. 2008, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 229, 213, Act No. 705, 2008 Regular Session, H.B. 990), as carried forward in Section 49 of the Supplementary Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2008-2009 (Ga. L. 2009, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 170, 158, Act. No. 2, 2009 Regular Session, H.B. 118), and which amended read as follows:
[BOND # 1] From State General Funds, $7,194,950 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems through the State Board of Education (Department of Education) through the issuance of not more than $84,250,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
Because there is no further need to issue debt under the authorizing appropriation identified below, after issuance under the authorization of $1,000,000 in general obligation debt and the deposit of $85,400 from the appropriation into the general obligation debt sinking fund as required by the highest annual debt service (see State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2008B, issued June 12, 2008), the remaining balance of $87,962, presently available to support an issue of up to $1,030,000 in additional principal amount, in the authorizing appropriation is hereby repealed:
That certain paragraph of Section 49 of the General Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2008-2009 (Ga. L. 2008, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 229, 213, Act No. 705, 2008 Regular Session, H.B. 990), as carried forward in Section 49 of the Supplementary Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2008-2009 (Ga. L. 2009, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 170, 158, Act. No. 2, 2009 Regular Session, H.B. 118), and which amended read as follows:
[BOND # 2] From State General Funds, $173,362 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems through the State Board of Education (Department of Education) through the issuance of not more than $2,030,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
Section 52: Refunds 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 53: Leases In accordance with the requirements of Article IX, Section VI, Paragraph Ia 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 existing lease contracts between any department,

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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. If for any reason any of the sums herein provided under any other provision of this Act are insufficient 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.
Section 54: Budgetary Control and Interpretation The appropriations of State Funds in this Act consist of the amount stated, for each line at the lowest level of detail, associated with the statement of Program Name and Program Purpose. The appropriations of Federal Funds and of Other Funds in this Act consist of the amount stated at the highest or summary level of detail associated with the statement of Program Name and Program Purpose, and the lower levels of detail are for information only. In the preceding sentence, "Federal Funds" means any federal funding source, whether specifically identified or not specifically identified; "Other Funds" means all other fund sources except State Funds and Federal Funds, including in Other Funds without limitation all Intra-State Government Transfers. Regardless of placement on the page, both the highest or summary level of detail and the lower detail of appropriations of Intra-State Government Transfers will be deemed lower levels of detail of Other Funds, and the highest or summary amount will be deemed added to the highest or summary amount of the appropriation of Other Funds for the program.
Program Names appear as underlined captions, and Program Purpose appears immediately below as italicized text. Text within a box is not an appropriation and is for information only. The lowest level of detail for authorizations for general obligation debt in Section 50 are the authorizing paragraphs.
Section 55: Flex Notwithstanding any other statement of purpose, the purpose of each appropriation of federal funds or other funds shall be the stated purpose or any other lawful purpose consistent with the fund source and the general law powers of the budget unit.
In the preceding sentence, "Federal Funds" means any federal funding source, whether specifically identified or not specifically identified; "Other Funds" means all other fund sources except State Funds or Federal Funds, including without limitation, Intra-State Government Transfers. This paragraph does not permit an agency to include within its flex the appropriations for an agency attached to it for administrative purposes.
Section 56: Effective Date This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval.

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Section 57: Repeal Conflicting Laws 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 78, designating Representative O'Neal of the 146th as Chairman thereof.

The Speaker called the House to order.

The Committee of the Whole arose and through its Chairman reported HB 78 back to the House with the recommendation that the same Do Pass, by the Appropriations Committee substitute.

The following amendment was read:

Representative Franklin of the 43rd moves to amend the House Appropriations Committee Substitute to HB 78 by removing funds from the following agencies and program(s):

Agency/Program:

Department of Human Services

Pages 74 to 83 of 159 (Lines 2239 to 2541)

Fund Source(s) & Amount:

Section 27: Human Services, Department of Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds (CFDA 93.596) Child Care & Development Block Grant (CFDA 93.575) Community Service Block Grant (CFDA 93.569) Foster Care Title IV-E (CFDA 93.658) Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (CFDA 93.568) Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778) Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.991) Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667) TANF Block Grant Unobligated Balance TANF Transfers to Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.558) Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (CFDA 93.558) Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,597,407,806 $1,070,977,184
$94,324,807 $112,979,962
$17,312,159 $72,173,187 $24,627,737 $62,880,634
$200,470 $54,870,519 $18,257,539 $25,800,000 $343,424,967
$244,125,203

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Other Funds Agency Funds Other Funds Not Specifically Identified
State Funds State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
Intra-State Government Transfers Medicaid Services Payments Other Agencies Other Intra-State Government Payments

$18,692,704 $5,341,500 $13,351,204
$493,130,053 $486,938,247
$6,191,806 $14,607,865
$8,500,000 $6,107,865

Purpose of Amendment:

Eliminate the Department of Human Services and allow private organizations to perform activities.

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

N Abdul-Salaam N Abrams N Allison N Amerson N Anderson N Ashe N Atwood E Austin N Baker N Battles N Bearden N Beasley-Teague N Bell N Benfield N Benton N Black N Braddock N Brockway N Brooks N Bruce N Bryant N Buckner N Burns Y Byrd N Carter E Casas N Channell N Cheokas N Clark, J N Clark, V N Coleman N Collins

N Davis N Dawkins-Haigler N Dempsey N Dickerson N Dickey N Dickson N Dobbs N Dollar N Drenner N Dudgeon
Dukes N Dutton N Ehrhart N England N Epps, C N Epps, J N Evans N Floyd N Fludd Y Franklin N Frazier N Fullerton E Gardner N Geisinger E Golick N Gordon N Greene N Hamilton N Hanner N Harbin N Harden, B N Harden, M

E Heckstall N Hembree N Henson N Hill N Holcomb N Holmes Y Holt
Horne N Houston N Howard N Huckaby N Hudson N Hugley N Jackson N Jacobs N James E Jasperse N Jerguson E Johnson N Jones, J N Jones, S
Jordan N Kaiser N Kendrick
Kidd N Knight N Lane N Lindsey E Long N Lucas N Maddox, B N Maddox, G

N Mayo N McBrayer N McCall N McKillip N Meadows N Mills N Mitchell N Morgan N Morris E Mosby N Murphy N Neal, J N Neal, Y N Nimmer N Nix N Oliver N O'Neal N Pak N Parent N Parrish N Parsons N Peake N Powell, A N Powell, J N Pruett N Purcell N Ramsey E Randall N Reece N Rice N Riley N Roberts

N Setzler N Shaw N Sheldon N Sims, B N Sims, C N Smith, E E Smith, K N Smith, L N Smith, R E Smith, T N Smyre N Spencer N Stephens, M N Stephens, R N Stephenson N Talton N Tankersley N Taylor, D N Taylor, R N Taylor, T N Teasley N Thomas N Tinubu N Walker N Watson N Welch N Weldon N Wilkerson N Wilkinson N Willard
Williams, A N Williams, E

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N Cooke N Coomer N Cooper N Crawford

N Harrell N Hatchett Y Hatfield N Heard

N Manning N Marin E Martin N Maxwell

N Rogers N Rynders N Scott, M N Scott, S

N Williams, R N Williamson
Yates Ralston, Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 4, nays 156.

The amendment was lost.

Representative Horne 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.

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:

N Abdul-Salaam N Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood E Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden N Beasley-Teague N Bell N Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway N Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant N Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter E Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon N Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J N Evans Y Floyd N Fludd N Franklin N Frazier Y Fullerton E Gardner Y Geisinger E Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B

E Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill N Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston N Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson N Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs N James E Jasperse Y Jerguson E Johnson Y Jones, J N Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser N Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey E Long N Lucas Y Maddox, B

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris E Mosby N Murphy Y Neal, J N Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak N Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey E Randall N Reece Y Rice Y Riley

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C N Smith, E E Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R E Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R N Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley N Thomas N Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon N Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard
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Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper N Crawford

Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin E Martin Y Maxwell

Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders Y Scott, M N Scott, S

N Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 132, nays 33.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

Representative Jones of the 44th stated that she inadvertently voted "nay" on the preceding roll call. She wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon.

Representative Dawkins-Haigler of the 93rd stated that she inadvertently voted "aye" on the preceding roll call. She wished to be recorded as voting "nay" thereon.

Representative Martin of the 47th was excused on the preceding roll call. He wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon.

Representative England of the 108th asked unanimous consent that HB 78 be immediately transmitted to the Senate.

It was so ordered.

Representative Coleman of the 97th District, Chairman of the Committee on Education, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Education has had under consideration the following Bills and Resolutions of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 257 HR 459 HR 491

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass Do Pass

HB 267 Do Pass, by Substitute HR 489 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Coleman of the 97th
Chairman

Representative Roberts of the 154th District, Chairman of the Committee on Transportation, submitted the following report:

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Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Transportation has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
HB 131 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Roberts of the 154th
Chairman
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 574. By Representative Baker of the 78th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Arts Clayton on its 25th anniversary; and for other purposes.
HR 575. By Representatives Benton of the 31st, Kaiser of the 59th and England of the 108th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Paul Allen Compton; and for other purposes.
HR 576. By Representatives Collins of the 27th, Mills of the 25th, Rogers of the 26th and Benton of the 31st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Milton Martin Toyota of Gainesville on the occasion of its 50th anniversary; and for other purposes.
HR 577. By Representatives Brockway of the 101st, Clark of the 104th, Sheldon of the 105th and Coleman of the 97th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating the Collins Hill High School wrestling team on winning the 2011 Team Duals and Traditional Class AAAAA State Championships; and for other purposes.
HR 578. By Representatives Brockway of the 101st, Clark of the 104th, Sheldon of the 105th and Coleman of the 97th:

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A RESOLUTION congratulating the 2010 Collins Hill High School boys soccer team on winning the GHSA Class AAAAA State Championship; and for other purposes.
HR 579. By Representatives Brockway of the 101st, Clark of the 104th, Sheldon of the 105th and Coleman of the 97th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating the 2010 Collins Hill High School softball team on winning the GHSA Class AAAAA State Championship; and for other purposes.
HR 580. By Representatives Brockway of the 101st, Clark of the 104th, Sheldon of the 105th and Coleman of the 97th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating the 2010 Collins Hill High School girls golf team on winning the GHSA Class AAAAA State Championship; and for other purposes.
HR 581. By Representative Benton of the 31st:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Robert Norman Hale, Sr.; and for other purposes.
HR 582. By Representatives Bearden of the 68th, Wilkinson of the 52nd, Meadows of the 5th and Powell of the 171st:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Lieutenant Colonel Frederick D. Snellings, Jr.; and for other purposes.
HR 583. By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, Stephens of the 164th, Wilkinson of the 52nd, Parrish of the 156th, Huckaby of the 113th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending The Coca-Cola Company on its 125th anniversary; and for other purposes.
Representative Channell of the 116th District, Chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Ways and Means has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

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HB 164 HB 228 HB 234 HB 325 HB 382

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute

HB 168 HB 233 HB 240 HB 346

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Channell of the 116th
Chairman

Representative O'Neal of the 146th moved that the House do now adjourn until 10:00 o'clock, A.M., Monday, March 14, 2011, and the motion prevailed.

Pursuant to the adjournment Resolution previously adopted by the House and Senate, the Speaker announced the House adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, A.M., Monday, March 14, 2011.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Monday, March 14, 2011

Twenty-Ninth Legislative Day

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:

Abdul-Salaam Abrams Allison Amerson Anderson E Ashe Atwood Austin Baker Battles Bearden Beasley-Teague Benton Black Braddock Brockway Brooks Bruce Bryant Buckner Burns Byrd Carter Casas Channell Cheokas Clark, J Clark, V Coleman Collins Cooke Coomer Cooper

Crawford Davis Dawkins-Haigler Dempsey Dickerson Dickey Dickson Dobbs Dollar Dudgeon E Dukes Dutton Ehrhart England Epps, J Evans E Floyd Franklin E Fullerton E Gardner Geisinger E Golick Gordon Greene Hamilton Hanner Harden, B Harden, M Harrell Hatchett Hatfield Heard E Heckstall

Hembree E Henson
Hill Holcomb Holmes Holt Horne Houston Huckaby E Hudson Hugley Jackson Jacobs James E Jasperse Jerguson E Johnson Jones, J Jones, S Kaiser Kendrick Kidd Knight Lane Lindsey E Long Lucas Maddox, G Manning E Marin Martin Maxwell Mayo

McBrayer McCall McKillip Meadows Mills Mitchell Morgan E Morris Mosby Murphy E Neal, J Nimmer Nix Oliver O'Neal Pak Parent Parrish E Parsons Peake Powell, A Powell, J Pruett Purcell Ramsey Randall Reece Rice Riley Roberts Rogers Rynders E Scott, M

Scott, S Setzler Shaw Sheldon Sims, B Sims, C Smith, E Smith, K Smith, L Smith, R Smith, T Spencer Stephens, M Stephens, R Talton Tankersley Taylor, D Taylor, T Teasley Thomas Tinubu Watson Welch E Weldon Wilkerson Wilkinson Willard Williams, A Williams, E Williams, R Williamson Yates Ralston, Speaker

The following members were off the floor of the House when the roll was called:

Representatives Bell of the 58th, Benfield of the 85th, Epps of the 128th, Fludd of the 66th, Frazier of the 123rd, Howard of the 121st, Jordan of the 77th, Neal of the 75th, Smyre of the 132nd, Stephenson of the 92nd, and Walker of the 107th.

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They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Reverend Lee Lacey, Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church of Sandersville, Sandersville, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Davis of the 109th, Chairman of the Committee on Information and Audits, reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day had been read and found to be correct.
By unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.
3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.
4. Reports of Standing Committees.
5. Third reading and passage of Local uncontested Bills.
6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolution of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 530. By Representatives Abdul-Salaam of the 74th, Jordan of the 77th, Baker of the 78th and Heckstall of the 62nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Forest Park, approved March 24, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 4409), as amended, so as to clarify that the mayor is elected at large; to change the procedure to remove certain officials from office; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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HB 531. By Representative Kidd of the 141st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions regarding income taxes, so as to change the definition of taxable nonresident; to provide for an effective date; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 532. By Representative Kidd of the 141st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to current income tax payment and withholding, so as to provide for the taxability of compensation paid to entertainers and professional athletes; to provide for income tax withholding on such compensation; to provide for withholding without regard to whether an entertainer or professional athlete is considered an employee for other purposes; to provide for applicability and reporting; to provide for other related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 533. By Representatives Baker of the 78th and Weldon of the 3rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 47-23-64 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to transfer of funds from the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia to the Georgia Judicial Retirement System by judges, solicitors general, or district attorneys and crediting service, so as to provide that such officers and, in addition, juvenile judges shall under certain circumstances be entitled to have funds so transferred and to obtain creditable service; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.
HB 534. By Representatives Fullerton of the 151st, Willard of the 49th, Oliver of the 83rd, Powell of the 171st, Dukes of the 150th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-9-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to additional eligibility requirements in certain counties, so as to modify the eligibility requirements; to amend Code

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Section 15-9-36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to judges of probate courts as clerks thereof, chief clerk, authority to appoint other clerks, powers of appointed clerks, so as to modify provisions relating to the application of the Code section; to amend Code Section 15-9-120 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions for probate courts, so as to modify provisions relating to the definition of probate court; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 535. By Representatives Oliver of the 83rd, Yates of the 73rd, England of the 108th, Houston of the 170th and Heard of the 114th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to war veterans homes, so as to authorize the Veterans Service Board to establish a fee for residency in a facility of the Georgia State War Veterans' Home; to provide for a waiver of fees based on economic need; to provide for rules and regulations; to authorize the acceptance of certain assignment of benefits; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Defense & Veterans Affairs.
HB 536. By Representatives Weldon of the 3rd, Williams of the 4th and Neal of the 1st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public utilities and public transportation, so as to provide for the regulation of private emergency warning point to multipoint systems by the Public Service Commission; to define certain terms; to provide for audits; to provide for immunity from liability for failure to deliver information over an emergency warning point to multipoint system; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Energy, Utilities & Telecommunications.
HB 537. By Representatives Parrish of the 156th, Jackson of the 142nd and Hatchett of the 143rd:
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approved April 6, 1981 (Ga. L. 1981, p. 4031), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 12, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 4006), and an Act approved March 12, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 4746), so as to provide that on and after January 1, 2013, the probate judge shall serve as chief magistrate of the Magistrate Court of Johnson County; to provide for the office of the current magistrate and the expiration of his term; to repeal certain Acts; to provide for submission of this Act for preclearance under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HR 584. By Representatives Maddox of the 127th and Walker of the 107th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Coach Jim Cavan and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
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 551. By Representatives Benton of the 31st and McCall of the 30th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Jackson County and to provide for its powers and duties; to provide for definitions; to provide for submission under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 552. By Representatives Benton of the 31st and McCall of the 30th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of chief magistrate judge of the magistrate court of Jackson County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for submission of this Act for preclearance under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination.

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

HB 22 HB 515 HB 517 HB 519 HB 521 HB 523 HB 526 HB 528 HR 549 SB 81 SB 100 SB 147 SB 162

HB 514 HB 516 HB 518 HB 520 HB 522 HB 524 HB 527 HB 529 HR 550 SB 96 SB 108 SB 160

Representative Cooper of the 41st District, Chairman of the Committee on Health and Human Services, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Health and Human Services 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 509 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Cooper of the 41st
Chairman

Representative Hembree of the 67th District, Chairman of the Committee on Industrial Relations, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Industrial Relations has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:

HB 500 Do Pass, by Substitute

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Respectfully submitted, /s/ Hembree of the 67th
Chairman

The following Resolutions of the House, referred to the House Rules Subcommittee on Invites, were reported by the Committee on Rules with the following recommendations:

HR 525 Do Pass HR 551 Do Pass

The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR MONDAY, MARCH 14, 2011

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 29th Legislative Day as enumerated below:

DEBATE CALENDAR

Open Rule None

Modified Open Rule

HB 323 HB 374

Motor vehicle; time of perfection of security interest; change (MotVHarden-28th) Cosmetologists; examinations and applications for certificates of registration; change certain provisions (RegI-Mitchell-88th)

Modified Structured Rule

HB 33 HB 167 HB 225 HB 226

Budget Act; zero-base budgeting; provide (Substitute) (B&FAO-Allison8th) Insurance Delivery Enhancement Act of 2011; enact (Substitute) (InsDavis-109th) Agriculture; state promote sustainable agriculture; provide (Substitute) (A&CA-Holmes-125th) Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities; regulate individual accounts; provisions (Substitute) (HumR-Sheldon-105th)

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HB 248 HB 256 HB 261 HB 269 HB 272 HB 275 HB 280 HB 285 HB 292 HB 303 HB 339 HB 343 HB 371 HB 373 HB 423 HR 71

Health Care Sharing Ministries Freedom to Share Act; enact (Ins-Neal-1st) 9-1-1 system; regulation of charges on prepaid wireless services; provisions (Substitute) (EU&T-Willard-49th) Disclosure; certain public records exempt; provide (Substitute) (JudyAtwood-179th) Drivers' licenses; provide definitions; background checks; provisions (Substitute) (MotV-Rice-51st) (AM# 34 0494) Juvenile court; rehearing an order of associate juvenile court judge; delete provision (Judy-Weldon-3rd) Cardiopulmonary resuscitation; authorized to order not to resuscitate; clarify (Substitute) (H&HS-Cheokas-134th) Emergency Telephone System Fund; additional uses for moneys; provide (Substitute) (EU&T-Harbin-118th) School employees; criminal background checks; revise provisions (EdColeman-97th) Employment security; extend rates and credits; change certain provisions (Substitute) (IndR-Hembree-67th) Physicians assistants; delegation of authority by a physician; revise provisions (Substitute) (H&HS-Cooper-41st) Emergency powers; challenge of quarantine or vaccination order; revise courts; provisions (Judy-Welch-110th) (AM# 29 1016) Mental health; psychiatric stabilization or detoxification services; provide (Substitute) (H&HS-Cooper-41st) Insurable interest; state entity; not fund life insurance on public officers or employees; provide (Ins-Maxwell-17th) Designated felony acts; modify order for restrictive custody; clarify provisions (JudyNC-Pak-102nd) Unfair trade practices; certain residential contractors insurance claims; violations; provide (Substitute) (Ins-Maxwell-17th) Grady County; remaining state interest in a certain property; authorize conveyance (Substitute) (SI&P-Maddox-172nd)

Structured Rule

HB 117 HB 181

Withholding tax; person listed on closing statement subject to requirements; provide (W&M-Crawford-16th) Special needs scholarship program; waiver one requirement; provide (Substitute) (Ed-Golick-34th)

Bills and Resolutions on this calendar may be called in any order the Speaker desires.

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/s/ Meadows of the 5th Chairman
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Ewing, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate:
SB 26. By Senators Shafer of the 48th, Sims of the 12th, Seabaugh of the 28th, Albers of the 56th, Ginn of the 47th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to carrying and possession of firearms, so as to prohibit any additional limitations on carrying firearms during states of emergency; to provide civil remedies for violations; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 76. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Rogers of the 21st, Goggans of the 7th, Unterman of the 45th, Stoner of the 6th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 31-11-102 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the duties and responsibilities of the Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission, so as to revise certain provisions relating to uncompensated trauma care provided by emergency medical services; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 79. By Senators Carter of the 1st, Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd and Stone of the 23rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local boards of education, so as to provide that members of local boards of education shall serve terms of no less than four years in length; to provide for a phase-in period; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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SB 129. By Senator Carter of the 1st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act relating to the school system of the City of Savannah and Chatham County, approved March 21, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2636), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 28, 2010 (Ga. L. 2010, p. 3637), so as to remove certain qualifications for local board of education members; to restore terms of office for board members to fouryear staggered terms; to provide for submission of this Act for approval under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 151. By Senators Golden of the 8th, Goggans of the 7th, Rogers of the 21st, Williams of the 19th and Balfour of the 9th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 34-8-156 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the State-wide Reserve Ratio, so as to extend suspension of adjustments based upon the State-wide Reserve Ratio for the calendar year 2012; to provide for an increase in the overall rate; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 200. By Senators Jones of the 10th, Jeffares of the 17th and Davenport of the 44th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of judge of the Probate Court of Henry County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for submission of this Act under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 201. By Senators Jones of the 10th, Jeffares of the 17th and Davenport of the 44th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for a new Board of Commissioners of Henry County, approved March 28, 1974 (Ga. L. 1974, p. 3680), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 4, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 5232), and by an Act approved April 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4159), so as to provide for terms of office; to change the method of filling vacancies; to provide for submission of this Act for approval under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 202. By Senators Jones of the 10th, Jeffares of the 17th and Davenport of the 44th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act to create the Henry County Governmental Services Authority," approved May 6, 2005 (Ga.

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L. 2005, p. 4014), so as to add airport facilities within the definition of the term "authority"; to modify and clarify the powers of the authority; to provide for the issuance of refunding revenue bonds; to modify the investments authorized for moneys of the authority; to expand the purpose of the authority to include providing public airports and landing fields; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 237. By Senator Mullis of the 53rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Summerville; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the municipality; to provide for a governing authority of such municipality and the powers, duties, authority, election, terms, vacancies, compensation, expenses, qualifications, prohibitions, conflicts of interest, and suspension and removal from office relative to members of such governing authority; to provide for inquiries and investigations; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to repeal a specific Act; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has passed by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bill of the House:
HB 232. By Representatives Lindsey of the 54th, Smyre of the 132nd, Wilkinson of the 52nd, Stephens of the 164th, Williams of the 4th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 28-7-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the prohibition of contingency compensation of lobbyists, so as to provide that such prohibition shall not apply to bona fide commission salespersons and that such salespersons shall not be required to register as lobbyists or otherwise be considered to be lobbyists; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the House:
HB 436. By Representative Reece of the 11th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Menlo; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the city; to provide for a governing authority of such city and the powers, duties, authority, election, terms, vacancies, compensation, expenses, qualifications, prohibitions, conflicts of interest, and suspension and removal from office relative to

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members of such governing authority; to provide for inquiries and investigations; to provide for oaths, organization, meetings, quorum, voting, rules, and procedures; to provide for ordinances and codes; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the Committees:

SB 26.

By Senators Shafer of the 48th, Sims of the 12th, Seabaugh of the 28th, Albers of the 56th, Ginn of the 47th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to carrying and possession of firearms, so as to prohibit any additional limitations on carrying firearms during states of emergency; to provide civil remedies for violations; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

SB 76.

By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Rogers of the 21st, Goggans of the 7th, Unterman of the 45th, Stoner of the 6th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 31-11-102 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the duties and responsibilities of the Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission, so as to revise certain provisions relating to uncompensated trauma care provided by emergency medical services; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.

SB 79. By Senators Carter of the 1st, Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd and Stone of the 23rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local boards of education, so as to provide that members of local boards of education shall serve terms of no less than four years in length; to provide for a phase-in period; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Education.

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SB 129. By Senator Carter of the 1st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act relating to the school system of the City of Savannah and Chatham County, approved March 21, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2636), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 28, 2010 (Ga. L. 2010, p. 3637), so as to remove certain qualifications for local board of education members; to restore terms of office for board members to four-year staggered terms; to provide for submission of this Act for approval under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
SB 151. By Senators Golden of the 8th, Goggans of the 7th, Rogers of the 21st, Williams of the 19th and Balfour of the 9th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 34-8-156 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the State-wide Reserve Ratio, so as to extend suspension of adjustments based upon the State-wide Reserve Ratio for the calendar year 2012; to provide for an increase in the overall rate; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industrial Relations.
SB 200. By Senators Jones of the 10th, Jeffares of the 17th and Davenport of the 44th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of judge of the Probate Court of Henry County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for submission of this Act under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
SB 201. By Senators Jones of the 10th, Jeffares of the 17th and Davenport of the 44th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for a new Board of Commissioners of Henry County, approved March 28, 1974 (Ga. L. 1974, p. 3680), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 4, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 5232), and by an Act approved April 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4159), so as to provide for terms of office; to change the method of filling

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vacancies; to provide for submission of this Act for approval under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
SB 202. By Senators Jones of the 10th, Jeffares of the 17th and Davenport of the 44th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act to create the Henry County Governmental Services Authority," approved May 6, 2005 (Ga. L. 2005, p. 4014), so as to add airport facilities within the definition of the term "authority"; to modify and clarify the powers of the authority; to provide for the issuance of refunding revenue bonds; to modify the investments authorized for moneys of the authority; to expand the purpose of the authority to include providing public airports and landing fields; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
SB 237. By Senator Mullis of the 53rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Summerville; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the municipality; to provide for a governing authority of such municipality and the powers, duties, authority, election, terms, vacancies, compensation, expenses, qualifications, prohibitions, conflicts of interest, and suspension and removal from office relative to members of such governing authority; to provide for inquiries and investigations; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to repeal a specific Act; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Meadows of the 5th, Jones of the 44th, Tinubu of the 60th, Geisinger of the 48th, Stephens of the 164th, Wilkinson of the 52nd, Morgan of the 39th, and Taylor of the 79th.
Pursuant to HR 258, the House recognized and commended the members of the St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee on the upcoming occasion of the 2011 St. Patrick's Day

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Parade in Savannah, Georgia, and invited the committee members to be recognized by the House of Representatives.

The following Resolutions of the House, favorably reported by the Committee on Rules, were read and adopted:

HR 525. By Representatives Dawkins-Haigler of the 93rd, Stephenson of the 92nd and Jones of the 44th:

A RESOLUTION commending Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., recognizing March 14, 2011, as Delta Day at the state capitol, and inviting representatives of the sorority to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.

HR 551. By Representatives Jackson of the 142nd, Epps of the 140th, Williams of the 165th, Mitchell of the 88th, Talton of the 145th and others:

A RESOLUTION commending the contributions of members of the clergy in Georgia, recognizing March 14, 2011, as the tenth annual Clergy Day at the Georgia State Capitol, and inviting members of the clergy to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.

Representative Willard of the 49th District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Judiciary has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 284 HB 350 HB 419

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Willard of the 49th
Chairman

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

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HB 117. By Representative Crawford of the 16th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-128 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to withholding tax on sale or transfer of real property and associated tangible personal property by nonresidents, so as to provide that the person listed on the closing statement as the seller shall be treated as the seller and shall be subject to the withholding and documentation requirements; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; 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 Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson E Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks
Bruce Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Davis Dawkins-Haigler
Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs
Dollar Drenner Y Dudgeon E Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans E Floyd Y Fludd Y Franklin Frazier E Fullerton Y Gardner Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

E Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston
Howard Y Huckaby E Hudson Y Hugley
Jackson Y Jacobs Y James E Jasperse Y Jerguson E Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S
Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long
Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning E Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall
McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan E Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy E Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish E Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett
Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders E Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R
Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D
Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker
Watson Y Welch E Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson
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On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 147, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
Due to a mechanical malfunction, the vote of Representative Howard of the 121st was not recorded on the preceding roll call. He wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon.
Representatives Bryant of the 160th, Dawkins-Haigler of the 93rd, Frazier of the 123rd, Lucas of the 139th, and Stephenson of the 92nd 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 181. By Representatives Golick of the 34th, Coleman of the 97th, Casas of the 103rd, Lindsey of the 54th, Nix of the 69th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 33 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the scholarship program for special needs students, so as to provide for the waiver of one of the scholarship requirements under certain conditions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 33 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the scholarship program for special needs students, so as to provide for the waiver of one of the scholarship requirements under certain conditions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Article 33 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the scholarship program for special needs students, is amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 20-2-2114, relating to qualifications for the scholarship, as follows:
"(a) A student shall qualify for a scholarship under this article if: (1) The student's parent currently resides within Georgia and has been a Georgia resident for at least one year; (2) The student has one or more of the following disabilities: (A) Autism;

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(B) Deaf/blind; (C) Deaf/hard of hearing; (D) Emotional and behavioral disorder; (E) Intellectual disability; (F) Orthopedic impairment; (G) Other health impairment; (H) Specific learning disability; (I) Speech-language impairment; (J) Traumatic brain injury; or (K) Visual impairment; (3) The student has spent the prior school year in attendance at a Georgia public school and shall have had an Individualized Education Program (IEP) written by the school in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations; provided, however, that the State Board of Education shall be authorized to require a local board of education to expedite the development of an Individualized Education Program and to waive the prior school year requirement contained in this paragraph, in its sole discretion, on a case-by-case basis for specific medical needs of the student upon the request of a parent or guardian in accordance with state board procedures. If an expedited Individualized Education Program is required by the state board pursuant to this paragraph, the state board may additionally require such expedited process to be completed prior to the beginning of the school year. The State Board of Education shall provide an annual report by December 31 of each year through December 31, 2015, regarding the number of waivers approved pursuant to this paragraph to the General Assembly; (4) The parent obtains acceptance for admission of the student to a participating school; and (5) The parent submits an application for a scholarship to the department no later than the deadline established by the department."

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 Abdul-Salaam N Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson E Ashe

Y Davis Dawkins-Haigler
Y Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson

E Heckstall Y Hembree N Henson Y Hill N Holcomb Y Holmes

Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C N Smith, E

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Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden
Beasley-Teague Bell N Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway N Brooks Bruce Bryant N Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Crawford

N Dobbs Dollar Drenner
Y Dudgeon E Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans E Floyd N Fludd N Franklin
Frazier Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick N Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett N Hatfield Y Heard

Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston N Howard Y Huckaby E Hudson N Hugley
Jackson Y Jacobs Y James E Jasperse Y Jerguson E Johnson Y Jones, J
Jones, S N Jordan Y Kaiser N Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey N Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning E Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

N Mitchell Y Morgan E Morris N Mosby N Murphy E Neal, J N Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix N Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish E Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey N Randall N Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders E Scott, M N Scott, S

Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T
Smyre N Spencer N Stephens, M Y Stephens, R
Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D
Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley N Thomas N Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch E Weldon N Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard N Williams, A N Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 115, nays 33.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

Representatives Bryant of the 160th and Frazier of the 123rd 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.

Representatives Dawkins-Haigler of the 93rd and Stephenson of the 92nd stated that they had been called from the floor of the House during the preceding roll call. They wished to be recorded as voting "nay" thereon.

Representative Abdul-Salaam of the 74th stated that she inadvertently voted "aye" on the preceding roll call. She wished to be recorded as voting "nay" thereon.

HB 323. By Representatives Harden of the 28th, Allison of the 8th, Battles of the 15th, Rice of the 51st and Austin of the 10th:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-3-50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to perfection of a security interest in a motor vehicle, so as to change the time of perfection of a security interest; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; 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 Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson E Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks
Bruce Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Crawford

Y Davis Dawkins-Haigler
Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey
Dickson Y Dobbs
Dollar Drenner Y Dudgeon E Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans E Floyd Y Fludd Y Franklin Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

E Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby E Hudson Y Hugley
Jackson Y Jacobs Y James E Jasperse Y Jerguson E Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning E Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan E Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy E Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer
Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish E Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett
Purcell Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders E Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R
Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D
Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch E Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E
Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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Representatives Bryant of the 160th, Dawkins-Haigler of the 93rd, and Stephenson of the 92nd 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.
Due to a mechanical malfunction, the vote of Representative Frazier of the 123rd was not recorded on the preceding roll call. She wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon.
By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the House was postponed until the next legislative day:
HB 248. By Representatives Neal of the 1st, Golick of the 34th, Meadows of the 5th, Battles of the 15th and Walker of the 107th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance generally, so as to provide that a health care sharing ministry which enters into a health care cost sharing arrangement with its participants shall not be considered an insurance company, health maintenance organization, or health benefit plan of any class, kind, or character and shall not be subject to any laws related to such; to provide a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; 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 371. By Representatives Maxwell of the 17th, Benton of the 31st and Meadows of the 5th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-24-3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurable interest in personal insurance, so as to provide that neither the state nor any political subdivision of the state shall have an insurable interest on the lives of public officers or employees; to provide that such entities shall not expend funds for life insurance on public officers or employees; to provide an exception; to provide an effective date, 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:

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Y Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson E Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Davis Dawkins-Haigler
Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar
Drenner Y Dudgeon E Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans E Floyd Y Fludd Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B
Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

E Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby E Hudson Y Hugley
Jackson Y Jacobs Y James E Jasperse Y Jerguson E Johnson Y Jones, J
Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning E Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan E Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy E Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish E Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts
Rogers Y Rynders E Scott, M Y Scott, S

Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R
Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D
Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson
Welch E Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 156, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Representatives Dawkins-Haigler of the 93rd, Harden of the 28th, and Stephenson of the 92nd 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 374. By Representatives Mitchell of the 88th, Williams of the 4th, Dickson of the 6th, Jerguson of the 22nd, Fludd of the 66th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 10 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to cosmetologists, so as to change certain provisions relating to examinations and applications for certificates of

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registration; to provide for a credential's evaluation for an educational program to be submitted to the State Board of Cosmetology under certain circumstances; to change certain provisions relating to continuing education requirements; to change certain provisions relating to maintenance of student records; to change certain provisions relating to regulation and permits for schools, teachers, and instructors; to change certain provisions related to registration and examination of apprentices; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Bearden of the 68th offers the following amendment:

Amend HB 374 (LC 36 1775) by replacing "subsection (c)" with "subsections (c) and (d)" on line 195.

By replacing "the" with "the" on line 200.

By deleting the quotation mark at the end of line 203 and adding between lines 203 and 204 the following:

(d) The remaining two hours of continuing education may be satisfied by: (1) Attendance at an industry or trade show registered with the board; or (2) A course or courses of study registered with the board in one or more of the following subjects: health and safety, industry trends, computer skills, business management, or the holder's area of practice; or (3) Attending six or more hours of a cosmetology hair show, whether in this or another state, offered or sponsored by at least one licensed cosmetologist or which show includes at least one instructor who is a licensed cosmetologist."

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 Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson E Ashe N Atwood
Austin Y Baker

Davis Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Drenner

E Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes N Holt N Horne Y Houston

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan E Morris

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R

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Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton
Black N Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce
Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns N Byrd Y Carter Y Casas
Channell Y Cheokas N Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins N Cooke N Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

N Dudgeon E Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans E Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Y Howard Y Huckaby E Hudson Y Hugley
Jackson Y Jacobs Y James E Jasperse N Jerguson E Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd
Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning E Marin
Martin Y Maxwell

Y Mosby Y Murphy E Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer
Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish E Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders E Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Smith, T Y Smyre N Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R
Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T N Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson N Welch E Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 140, nays 14.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.

Representatives Bryant of the 160th, Dawkins-Haigler of the 93rd, and Stephenson of the 92nd 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.

House of Representatives 401 Paul D. Coverdell Legislative Office Building
Atlanta, Georgia 30334

March 14, ad 2011

Dear Mr. Clerk,

Article III, Section V, Paragraph III, of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, provides in part that "No bill shall pass which refers to more than one subject matter." Further, Article I, Section II, Paragraph V, provides that "Legislative acts in violation of this Constitution or the Constitution of the United States are void, and the judiciary shall

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so declare them." This version of HB 374 unconstitutionally refers to more than one subject matter. As such, I was unable to vote in favor of it.

Respectfully,

/s/ Bobby Franklin

HB 339. By Representatives Welch of the 110th, Willard of the 49th, Abrams of the 84th, Mills of the 25th, Maddox of the 127th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to emergency powers, so as to revise the courts to which a challenge of a quarantine or vaccination order may be brought; to revise the manner of appealing orders concerning such challenges; to remove the Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals from the definition of authorized judicial officials for certain judicial emergencies; to extend the duration of a judicial emergency order when a public health emergency exists; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Welch of the 110th offers the following amendment:

Amend HB 339 (LC 29 4555) by replacing line 58 as follows:

to the Court of Appeals, the Supreme Court pursuant to paragraph (7) of subsection (a) of Code Section 5-6-34. The

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 Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams N Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker
Battles

Y Davis Dawkins-Haigler
Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar
Drenner Y Dudgeon

E Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson N Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt N Horne Y Houston Y Howard

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills
Mitchell Y Morgan E Morris Y Mosby

N Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E
Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T

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Y Bearden N Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton
Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant N Buckner Y Burns N Byrd Y Carter Y Casas
Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

E Dukes Y Dutton
Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans E Floyd N Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett N Hatfield Y Heard

Y Huckaby E Hudson Y Hugley
Jackson Y Jacobs Y James E Jasperse
Jerguson E Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser N Kendrick Y Kidd
Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey N Long
Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning E Marin
Martin Y Maxwell

Y Murphy E Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer N Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish E Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey N Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers N Rynders E Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Smyre N Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R
Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas N Tinubu N Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E
Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 134, nays 19.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.

Representatives Dawkins-Haigler of the 93rd and Stephenson of the 92nd 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 Austin of the 10th stated that he inadvertently voted "aye" on the preceding roll call. He wished to be recorded as voting "nay" thereon.

House of Representatives 401 Paul D. Coverdell Legislative Office Building
Atlanta, Georgia 30334

March 14, ad 2011

Dear Mr. Clerk,

Article III, Section V, Paragraph III, of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, provides in part that "No bill shall pass which refers to more than one subject matter."

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Further, Article I, Section II, Paragraph V, provides that "Legislative acts in violation of this Constitution or the Constitution of the United States are void, and the judiciary shall so declare them." This version of HB 339 unconstitutionally refers to more than one subject matter. As such, I was unable to vote in favor of it.
Respectfully,
/s/ Bobby Franklin
Representative McCall of the 30th District, Chairman of the Committee on Agriculture and Consumer Affairs, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Agriculture and Consumer Affairs has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
HB 409 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ McCall of the 30th
Chairman
Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills and Resolution of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 343. By Representatives Cooper of the 41st, Huckaby of the 113th, Collins of the 27th, Carter of the 175th, Houston of the 170th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 1 of Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the powers and duties of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities as it related to mental health, so as to provide for crisis stabilization units for the purpose of providing psychiatric stabilization or detoxification services; to provide for a definition; to provide for licensure; to provide for requirements; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 2 of Chapter 1 of Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the powers and duties of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities as it related to mental health, so as to provide for crisis stabilization units for the purpose of providing psychiatric stabilization or detoxification services; to provide for a definition; to provide for licensure; to provide for requirements; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Article 2 of Chapter 1 of Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the powers and duties of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities as it related to mental health, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"37-1-29. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'crisis stabilization unit' means a short-term residential program operated for the purpose of providing psychiatric stabilization and detoxification services that complies with applicable department standards and that provides brief, intensive crisis services 24 hours a day, seven days a week. (b) The department shall be authorized to license crisis stabilization units pursuant to this Code section for the purpose of providing psychiatric stabilization and detoxification services in a community based setting rather than inpatient hospitalization and other higher levels of care. (c) The department shall establish minimum standards and requirements for the licensure of crisis stabilization units. Such standards and requirements shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
(1) The capacity to carry out emergency receiving and evaluating functions; (2) Voluntary and involuntary admission criteria; (3) The prohibition to hold itself out as a hospital or bill for hospital or inpatient services; (4) The unit is operated by an accredited and licensed, if applicable, health care authority; (5) The unit has operating agreements with private and public inpatient hospitals and treatment facilities; (6) The unit operates within the guidelines of the federal Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act with respect to stabilization and transfer of clients; (7) Length of stay; (8) Designation of transitional beds; (9) Billing;

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(10) Physician and registered professional nurse oversight; (11) Staff to client ratios; (12) Patient restraint or seclusion; (13) Safety and emergency protocols; (14) Pharmacy services; (15) Medication administration; and (16) Reporting requirements. (d) A crisis stabilization unit shall be designated as an emergency receiving facility under Code Sections 37-3-40 and 37-7-40 and an evaluation facility under Code Sections 37-3-60 and 37-7-60, but shall not be designated as a treatment facility under Code Section 37-3-80 or 37-7-80. Crisis stabilization units may admit individuals on a voluntary basis. Individuals may be provided 24 hour observation, detoxification and stabilization services, medication prescribed by a physician, and other appropriate treatment or services. (e) No entity shall operate as a crisis stabilization unit without having a valid license issued pursuant to this Code section. (f) Application for a license to operate a crisis stabilization unit shall be submitted to the department in the manner prescribed by the department's rules and regulations. (g) The department shall issue a license to an applicant who meets all the rules and regulations for the licensure of crisis stabilization units. The license shall be nontransferable for a change of location or governing body. (h) Each licensee shall permit authorized department representatives to enter upon and inspect any and all premises for which a license has been granted or applied for so that verification of compliance with all relevant laws or regulations can be made. (i) The department may deny any license application which does not meet all the rules and regulations for the licensure of crisis stabilization units and may suspend or revoke a license which has been issued if an applicant or a licensee violates any such rules and regulations; provided, however, that before any order is entered denying a license application or suspending or revoking a license previously granted, the applicant or license holder, as the case may be, shall be afforded an opportunity for a hearing as provided for in Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.' (j) Any program licensed as a crisis stabilization unit pursuant to this Code section shall be exempt from the requirements to obtain a certificate of need pursuant to Article 3 of Chapter 6 of Title 31. (k) The department shall promulgate rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this Code section."
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.

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

Y Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton
Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns N Byrd Y Carter Y Casas
Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Davis Dawkins-Haigler
Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon E Dukes Y Dutton
Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans E Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M
Harrell Y Hatchett N Hatfield Y Heard

E Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby E Hudson Y Hugley
Jackson Y Jacobs Y James E Jasperse
Jerguson E Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick N Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long
Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning E Marin E Martin Y Maxwell

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows N Mills
Mitchell Y Morgan E Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy E Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish E Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders E Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K E Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R
Stephenson Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 150, nays 5.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

Representatives Dawkins-Haigler of the 93rd and Stephenson of the 92nd 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 Smith of the 70th was excused on the preceding roll call. She wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon.

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HR 71. By Representative Maddox of the 172nd:
A RESOLUTION authorizing the conveyance of any remaining state interest in a certain tract of real property to Grady County; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A RESOLUTION
Authorizing the conveyance of any remaining state interest in a certain tract of real property to Grady County; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, on September 2, 1994, the State of Georgia acting by and through the State Properties Commission, conveyed title to a tract of real property consisting of approximately 2,933 acres, lying and being in Grady County, Georgia, in Land Lots 44, 45, 75, 76, 77, 78, 83, 84, 85, 86, 114,115,116,117,118,119, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, and 156 in the 16th Land District, to Grady County, a political subdivision in the State of Georgia, as evidenced in that Quit Claim Deed recorded in Deed Book 344, Page 151, Grady County Records; and
WHEREAS, the above-described Quit Claim Deed and conveyance was subject to certain restrictions and conditions, and the State of Georgia now wishes to release the abovedescribed property from these restrictions and conditions and further release any interest of the State of Georgia in the above-described real property to Grady County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. That the State of Georgia wishes to release the above-described real property from certain terms and conditions and that in all matters relating to the conveyance of the real property interest the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 2. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through the State Properties Commission, shall execute a quit claim deed to the above-described property to Grady County for good and valuable consideration as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interests of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 3. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such conveyance.

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SECTION 4. That the instrument of conveyance shall be recorded by the grantee in the Superior Court of Grady County and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.

SECTION 5. That all laws and parts of laws in conflict with this resolution are repealed.

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 Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker
Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton
Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas
Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Davis Dawkins-Haigler
Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon E Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans E Floyd Y Fludd Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton
Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

E Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt
Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby E Hudson Y Hugley
Jackson Y Jacobs Y James E Jasperse Y Jerguson E Johnson Y Jones, J
Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser
Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning E Marin E Martin Y Maxwell

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip
Meadows Y Mills
Mitchell Y Morgan E Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy E Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish E Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers
Rynders E Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K E Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer
Stephens, M Y Stephens, R
Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
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On the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, the ayes were 152, nays 0.
The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted, by substitute.
Representatives Dawkins-Haigler of the 93rd, Stephens of the 161st, and Stephenson of the 92nd 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 292. By Representatives Hembree of the 67th, Houston of the 170th, Rogers of the 26th and England of the 108th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to employment security, so as to extend certain contribution rates and credits; to change certain provisions relating to benefit experience; to continue provisions relating to administrative assessments; to extend the provision relating to automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 8 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to employment security, so as to extend certain contribution rates and credits; to change certain provisions relating to benefit experience; to extend suspension of adjustments based upon the State-wide Reserve Ratio for the calendar year 2012; to provide for an increase in the overall rate; to continue provisions relating to administrative assessments; to extend the provision relating to automatic repeal; 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 8 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to employment security, is amended by revising Code Section 34-8-151, relating to the rate of employer contributions, as follows:
"34-8-151. (a) For periods prior to April 1, 1987, or after December 31, 2011 2016, each new or newly covered employer shall pay contributions at a rate of 2.7 percent of wages paid by such employer with respect to employment during each calendar year until the

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employer is eligible for a rate calculation based on experience as defined in this chapter, except as provided in Code Sections 34-8-158 through 34-8-162. (b) For periods on or after April 1, 1987, but on or before December 31, 1999, each new or newly covered employer shall pay contributions at a rate of 2.64 percent of wages paid by such employer with respect to employment during each calendar year until the employer is eligible for a rate calculation based on experience as defined in this chapter, except as provided in Code Sections 34-8-158 through 34-8-162. (c) For periods on or after January 1, 2000, but on or before December 31, 2011 2016, each new or newly covered employer shall pay contributions at a rate of 2.62 percent of wages paid by such employer with respect to employment during each calendar year until the employer is eligible for a rate calculation based on experience as defined in this chapter, except as provided in Code Sections 34-8-158, 34-8-159, 34-8-160, 34-8161, and through 34-8-162."

SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by revising the introductory language to subsections (c) and (e) of Code Section 34-8-155, relating to benefit experience, as follows:
"(c) For the periods prior to April 1, 1987, or after December 31, 2011 2016, variations from the standard rate of contributions shall be determined in accordance with the following requirements:" "(e) For the periods on or after January 1, 2000, but on or before December 31, 2011 2016, variations from the standard rate of contributions shall be determined in accordance with the following requirements:"

SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended by revising subparagraph (d)(4)(B) of Code Section 348-156, relating to the State-wide Reserve Ratio, as follows:
"(B) Except for any year or portion of a year during which the provisions of paragraph (1) of subsection (f) of Code Section 34-8-155 apply, when the Statewide Reserve Ratio, as calculated above, is less than 1.7 percent, there shall be an overall increase in the rate, as of the computation date, for each employer whose rate is computed under a rate table in Code Section 34-8-155 in accordance with the following table:

If the State-wide Reserve Ratio:

Equals or Exceeds

But Is Less Than

Overall Increase

1.5 percent

1.7 percent

25 percent

1.25 percent

1.5 percent

50 percent

0.75 percent

1.25 percent

75 percent

Under 0.75 percent

100 percent

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provided, however, that for the periods of January 1 through December 31, 2004; January 1 through December 31, 2005; and January 1 through December 31, 2006, the overall increase in the rate required under this subparagraph shall be suspended and the provisions of this subparagraph shall be null and void, except in the event the State-wide Reserve Ratio, as calculated above, is less than 1.00 percent on the computation date with respect to rates applicable to calendar year 2004, 2005, or 2006, then for each such year the Commissioner of Labor shall have the option of imposing an increase in the overall rate of up to 35 percent, as of the computation date, for each employer whose rate is computed under a rate table in Code Section 34-8-155; and provided, further, that for the periods of January 1 through December 31, 2007, January 1 through December 31, 2008, January 1 through December 31, 2009, January 1 through December 31, 2010, and January 1 through December 31, 2011, and January 1 through December 31, 2012, the overall increase in the rate required under this subparagraph shall be suspended and the provisions of this subparagraph shall be null and void, except in the event the State-wide Reserve Ratio, as calculated above, is less than 1.25 percent on the computation date with respect to rates applicable to calendar year 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, or 2011, or 2012, then for each such year the Commissioner of Labor shall have the option of imposing an increase in the overall rate of up to 3550 percent, as of the computation date, for each employer whose rate is computed under a rate table in Code Section 34-8-155."
SECTION 4. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 34-8-180, relating to an administrative assessment on all wages, as follows:
"(b) For the periods on or after January 1, 2000, but on or before December 31, 2011 2016, there is created an administrative assessment of 0.08 percent to be assessed upon all wages as defined in Code Section 34-8-49, except the wages of:
(1) Those employers who have elected to make payments in lieu of contributions as provided by Code Section 34-8-158 or who are liable for the payment of contributions as provided in said Code section; or (2) Those employers who, by application of the State-wide Reserve Ratio as provided in Code Section 34-8-156, have been assigned the minimum positive reserve rate or the maximum deficit reserve rate."
SECTION 5. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 34-8-181, relating to an additional administrative assessment for new or newly covered employers, as follows:
"(b) For the periods on or after January 1, 2000, but on or before December 31, 2011 2016, in addition to the rate paid under Code Section 34-8-151, each new or newly covered employer shall pay an administrative assessment of 0.08 percent of wages payable by it with respect to employment during each calendar year until it is eligible

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for a rate calculation based on experience as defined in this chapter, except as provided in Code Section 34-8-158."

SECTION 6. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 34-8-185, relating to the automatic repeal of Article 6, as follows:
"34-8-185. This article shall stand repealed in its entirety on December 31, 2011 2016."

SECTION 7. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

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 Abdul-Salaam Abrams
Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker
Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton
Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce
Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas
Channell

Y Davis Dawkins-Haigler
Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs
Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon E Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans E Floyd Y Fludd Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene

Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby E Hudson
Hugley Jackson Y Jacobs Y James E Jasperse Jerguson E Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan E Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy E Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish E Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell
Ramsey

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K E Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R
Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon

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Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Hamilton Hanner
Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M
Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Y Lindsey Y Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning E Marin E Martin Y Maxwell

Y Randall Y Reece
Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders E Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 151, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

Representatives Bryant of the 160th, Dawkins-Haigler of the 93rd, Rice of the 51st, and Stephenson of the 92nd 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 Smith of the 70th was excused on the preceding roll call. She wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon.

HB 272. By Representatives Weldon of the 3rd, Lane of the 167th, Bryant of the 160th, Atwood of the 179th, Huckaby of the 113th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 1 of Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to juvenile court administration, so as to delete provisions relative to a rehearing on the order of an associate juvenile court judge; 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 Abdul-Salaam Abrams
Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague

Y Davis Dawkins-Haigler
Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon E Dukes Y Dutton

Y Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby E Hudson

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan E Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy E Neal, J

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K E Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer

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Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton
Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas
Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V
Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer
Cooper Y Crawford

Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans E Floyd Y Fludd Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M
Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Y Hugley Jackson
Y Jacobs Y James E Jasperse Y Jerguson E Johnson Y Jones, J
Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning
Marin E Martin Y Maxwell

Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish E Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece
Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders E Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R
Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson E Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 155, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Representatives Dawkins-Haigler of the 93rd, Rice of the 51st, and Stephenson of the 92nd 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 Smith of the 70th was excused on the preceding roll call. She wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon.

HB 226. By Representatives Sheldon of the 105th, Houston of the 170th, Hill of the 21st, Cooper of the 41st, Clark of the 98th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 30 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities, so as to provide for the comprehensive regulation of individual development accounts; to provide for definitions; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations with respect to the creation and operation of such accounts; to provide for powers, duties, and authority of the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities; to provide for powers, duties, and authority of certain fiduciary organizations; to amend Code Section 49-4-183 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to

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administration of the Georgia TANF Program by the Department of Human Services, so as to add to uses for individual development accounts; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 8 of Title 30 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities, so as to provide for the comprehensive regulation of individual development accounts; to provide for definitions; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations with respect to the creation and operation of such accounts; to provide for powers, duties, and authority of the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities; to provide for powers, duties, and authority of certain fiduciary organizations; to amend Code Section 49-4-183 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to administration of the Georgia TANF Program by the Department of Human Services, so as to add to uses for individual development accounts; 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 8 of Title 30 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities, is amended by designating the current provisions as Article 1 and adding a new article to read as follows:
"ARTICLE 2
30-8-20. As used in this article, the term;
(1) 'Account holder' means the person who is the owner of an individual development account. (2) 'Assistive technology' means any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially, off the shelf, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities. (3) 'Community based organization' means any nonprofit or charitable association that is approved to implement the individual development account reserve fund. (4) 'Emergency' includes making payments for necessary medical expenses, to avoid eviction of the account holder from the account holder's residence, and for necessary living expenses following a loss of employment.

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(5) 'Federal poverty guidelines' means poverty level as issued annually by the federal Department of Health and Human Services. (6) 'Fiduciary organization' means a nonprofit, fundraising organization that is exempt from taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, or a community development financial institution or community development credit union. Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed as preventing a fiduciary organization from cooperating with a financial institutional or for profit entity to carry out the purposes of this article. (7) 'Financial institution' means a bank, trust company, savings bank, building and loan association, savings and loan company or association, or credit union authorized to do business in this state. (8) 'Individual development account' means a contract between an account holder and a fiduciary organization for the deposit of savings by an account holder at a financial institution and the deposit by the fiduciary organization of matching funds into a separate reserve account at a financial institution to allow the account holder to accumulate assets for use toward achieving any of the specific purposes enumerated in Code Section 30-8-22. (9) 'Lower income household' means a household having an income equal to or less than 80 percent of the median household income for the area as determined by the Department of Human Services or a household whose income is less than or equal to 300 percent of the federal poverty guidelines, whichever is more. In making the determination, the Department of Human Services shall give consideration to any data on area household income published by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development and the federal poverty guidelines. (10) 'Matching funds' means the moneys contributed from an individual development account reserve fund to an individual development account by a community based organization at a one-to-one ratio up to a five-to-one match.
30-8-21. (a) A person whose income is the lesser of 80 percent of the median household income for the area or whose income is less than or equal to 300 percent of the federal poverty guidelines may open an individual development account for the purposes set forth in Code Section 30-8-22. (b) A person who qualifies to become an account holder may enter into an agreement with a fiduciary organization for the establishment of an individual development account. (c) A person applying to establish an individual development account shall enter into an individual agreement developed by the person and the fiduciary organization. The agreement shall provide for the amount of regular savings deposits, the matching funds rate, the asset goal, and the training classes and financial counseling the individual will attend.

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30-8-22. (a) A person may establish an individual development account only for one or more of the following purposes:
(1) The acquisition of postsecondary education or job training; (2) The purchase of a primary residence. In addition to payment on the purchase price of the residence, individual development account moneys may be used to pay any usual or reasonable settlement, financing, or other closing costs. The account holder shall not have owned or held any interest in a residence during the three years prior to making the purchase. However, this three-year period shall not apply to displaced homemakers or other individuals who have lost home ownership as a result of divorce; (3) Costs for major repairs or improvement to a primary residence; (4) The capitalization of a small business. Individual development account moneys may be used for capital, plant, equipment, and inventory expenses or for working capital pursuant to a business plan. The business plan shall be approved by a financial institution, nonprofit microenterprise program, or other qualified agent demonstrating business expertise and shall be approved by the fiduciary organization. The business plan shall include a description of the services or goods to be sold, a marketing plan, and projected financial statements; and (5) The purchase of assistive technology. (b)(1) If an emergency occurs, an account holder may withdraw all or part of the account holder's deposits to an individual development account for a purpose not described in subsection (a) of this Code section with the approval of the fiduciary organization. (2) The account holder shall reimburse the individual development account for the amount withdrawn under this subsection within 12 months after the date of such withdrawal. Failure of an account holder to make a timely reimbursement to the individual development account shall be grounds for removing the account holder from the individual development account program. Until the reimbursement has been made in full, an account holder shall not withdraw any matching funds or accrued interest on matching funds from the individual development account. (c) If an account holder withdraws moneys from an individual development account for other than an approved purpose, the fiduciary organization may remove the account holder from the program. (d) If an account holder moves from the area where the program is conducted or is otherwise unable to continue in the program, the fiduciary organization may remove the account holder from the program. (e) If an account holder is removed from the program under subsection (b), (c), or (d) of this Code section, all matching funds accrued and the interest earned on matching funds shall revert to the fiduciary organization. The fiduciary organization shall use the reverted funds as a source of matching funds for other individual development accounts.

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(f) An individual shall only contribute to an individual development account such amounts as are derived from earned income, child support payments, Social Security Supplemental Income disability payments, community service under Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, SI benefits, an Americorps stipend, or a job training stipend.
30-8-23. The total amount paid into an individual development account during its existence, including amounts from funds, matching funds, and interest or investment earnings, shall not exceed $60,000.00.
30-8-24. The Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities may select fiduciary organizations through competitive processes. In making the selections, the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities shall consider factors including, but not limited to:
(1) The ability of the fiduciary organization to implement and administer the individual development account program, including the ability to verify account holder eligibility, certify that matching funds are used only for approved purposes, and exercise general fiscal accountability; (2) The capacity of the fiduciary organization to provide or raise matching funds for the deposits of account holders; (3) The capacity of the fiduciary organization to provide financial counseling, at least 12 hours of economic education and training specific to the assets the individuals will be purchasing, and other related services to account holders; (4) The links that the fiduciary organization has to other activities and programs designed to increase the independence of this state's lower income households through education and training, home ownership, and small business development; and (5) The feasibility of the fiduciary organization's program design, including match rates and regular savings amounts, to lead to asset purchase.
30-8-25. (a) Subject to the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities rules, a fiduciary organization shall have sole authority over and responsibility for the administration of individual development accounts. The responsibility of the fiduciary organization shall extend to all aspects of the individual development account program, including marketing to participants, soliciting matching contributions, counseling account holders, providing financial literacy education, and conducting required verification and compliance activities. The fiduciary organization may establish program provisions as the organization believes necessary to ensure account holder compliance with this article. Notwithstanding any provisions of this article to the contrary, a fiduciary organization may establish income limitations for account holders that are lower than the income limitations otherwise established by this article.

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(b) A fiduciary organization may act in partnership with other entities, including businesses, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, community development corporations, community action programs, housing authorities, and congregations to assist in the fulfillment of fiduciary organization responsibilities under this article. (c) A fiduciary organization may use a reasonable portion of moneys allocated to the individual development account program for administration, operation, and evaluation purposes. (d) A fiduciary organization selected to administer moneys directed by the state to individual development account purposes or receiving tax deductible contributions shall provide the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities with an annual report of the fiduciary organization's individual development account program activity. The report shall be filed no later than 90 days after the end of the fiscal year of the fiduciary organization. The report shall include, but shall not be limited to:
(1) The number of individual development accounts administered by the fiduciary organization; (2) The amount of deposits and matching funds for each individual development account; (3) The purpose of each individual development account; (4) The number of withdrawals made; and (5) Any other information the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities may require for the purpose of making a return on investment analysis. (e) The Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities may make all reasonable and necessary rules to ensure fiduciary organization compliance with this article.
30-8-26. Financial institutions holding individual development accounts shall at a minimum:
(1) Keep the individual development account in the name of the account holder; (2) Permit deposits to be made in the individual development account; (3) Require the individual development account to earn a market rate of interest; and (4) Permit the account holder, after obtaining the written authorization of the fiduciary organization, to withdraw money from the individual development account for any of the permissible uses.
30-8-27. Funds deposited in individual development accounts are custodial accounts and shall not be counted as income, assets, or resources of the account holder for the purpose of determining financial eligibility for assistance or services pursuant to any federal, federally assisted, state, or municipal program based on need."
SECTION 3. Code Section 49-4-183 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to administration of the Georgia TANF Program by the Department of Human Services, is amended by revising paragraph (11) of subsection (b) as follows:

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"(11) The establishment and maintenance of individual development accounts. The funds in such accounts may be used for postsecondary educational expenses, the purchase of a first home, assistive technology, or business capitalization. The funds in such accounts are custodial accounts and shall not be considered in determining eligibility for cash assistance pursuant to 42 U.S.C. Section 604(h)."

SECTION 4. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2011.

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:

Y Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson
Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black N Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns N Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins

Y Davis Dawkins-Haigler
Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs
Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon E Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans E Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M

Y Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes N Holt N Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby E Hudson Y Hugley
Jackson Y Jacobs Y James E Jasperse Y Jerguson E Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long Y Lucas N Maddox, B Y Maddox, G

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan E Morris
Mosby Y Murphy E Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish E Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K E Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre N Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R
Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson E Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E

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Y Cooke Coomer
Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Harrell Y Hatchett N Hatfield Y Heard

Y Manning Y Marin E Martin Y Maxwell

Y Rogers Y Rynders E Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 152, nays 8.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

Representatives Dawkins-Haigler of the 93rd and Stephenson of the 92nd 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 Smith of the 70th was excused on the preceding roll call. She wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon.

House of Representatives 401 Paul D. Coverdell Legislative Office Building
Atlanta, Georgia 30334

March 14, ad 2011

Dear Mr. Clerk,

Article III, Section V, Paragraph III, of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, provides in part that "No bill shall pass which refers to more than one subject matter." Further, Article I, Section II, Paragraph V, provides that "Legislative acts in violation of this Constitution or the Constitution of the United States are void, and the judiciary shall so declare them." This version of HB 226 unconstitutionally refers to more than one subject matter. As such, I was unable to vote in favor of it.

Respectfully,

/s/ Bobby Franklin

HB 225. By Representatives Holmes of the 125th, England of the 108th and McCall of the 30th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to agriculture, so as to define a term; to provide that it shall be the policy of this state to promote sustainable agriculture; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 1 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to agriculture, so as to define a term; to provide that it shall be the policy of this state to promote sustainable agriculture; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 1 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to agriculture, is amended by revising Code Section 2-1-1, relating to definitions, as follows:
"2-1-1. As used in this title, the term:
(1) 'Commissioner' means the Commissioner of Agriculture. (2) 'Department' means the Department of Agriculture of this state. (3) 'Sustainable agriculture' or 'sustainable agricultural practices' means sciencebased agricultural practices, technologies, or biological systems supported by research or otherwise demonstrated to lead to broad outcomes-based improvements, which may include but not be limited to such critical outcomes as increasing agricultural productivity and improving human health through access to safe, nutritious, affordable food and other agricultural products, while enhancing agricultural and surrounding environmental conditions through the stewardship of water, soil, air quality, biodiversity, and wildlife habitat, so as to meet the needs of the present and improve the ability for future generations to meet their own needs while advancing progress toward environmental, social, and economic goals and the well-being of agricultural producers and rural communities."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"2-1-1.1. It shall be the policy of this state to promote sustainable agriculture."
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.

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

Abdul-Salaam N Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson N Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague N Bell N Benfield Y Benton Y Black N Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant N Buckner Y Burns N Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke
Coomer Y Cooper N Crawford

Y Davis Dawkins-Haigler
Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson N Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon E Dukes Y Dutton N Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans E Floyd
Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton N Gardner Y Geisinger
Golick N Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett N Hatfield Y Heard

Y Heckstall Y Hembree
Henson Y Hill N Holcomb Y Holmes N Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby E Hudson Y Hugley
Jackson Y Jacobs Y James E Jasperse Y Jerguson E Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning
Marin E Martin Y Maxwell

Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell N Morgan Y Morris
Mosby Y Murphy E Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix N Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish E Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey
Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders E Scott, M N Scott, S

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C N Smith, E Y Smith, K E Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R
Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T N Teasley N Thomas N Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson N Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson E Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 132, nays 24.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

Representatives Dawkins-Haigler of the 93rd and Stephenson of the 92nd 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 Smith of the 70th was excused on the preceding roll call. She wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon.

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Representative Spencer of the 180th stated that he inadvertently voted "aye" on the preceding roll call. He wished to be recorded as voting "nay" thereon.
HB 275. By Representatives Cheokas of the 134th, Cooper of the 41st, Carter of the 175th, Clark of the 104th, Harden of the 147th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 39 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to cardiopulmonary resuscitation, so as to clarify the health care providers authorized to effectuate an order not to resuscitate; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 39 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to cardiopulmonary resuscitation, so as to clarify the health care providers authorized to effectuate an order not to resuscitate; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 39 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to cardiopulmonary resuscitation, is amended in Code Section 31-39-2, relating to definitions pertaining to cardiopulmonary resuscitation, by adding new paragraphs to read as follows:
"(5.1) 'Caregiver' means an unlicensed assistant who provides direct health related care to patients or residents, a proxy caregiver performing health maintenance activities as provided in Code Section 43-26-12, or a person performing auxiliary services in the care of patients as provided in Code Section 43-26-12." "(8.1) 'Nurse' means a person who is a licensed practical nurse as provided in Code Section 43-26-32 or a registered professional nurse as provided in Code Section 4326-3." "(11.1) 'Physician assistant' means a person licensed as a physician assistant pursuant to Article 4 of Chapter 34 of Title 43."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 31-39-4, relating to persons authorized to issue an order not to resuscitate, by revising subsection (a) as follows:

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"(a) It shall be lawful for the attending physician to issue an order not to resuscitate pursuant to the requirements of this chapter. Any written order issued by the attending physician using the term 'do not resuscitate,' 'DNR,' 'order not to resuscitate,' 'no code,' or substantially similar language in the patient's chart shall constitute a legally sufficient order and shall authorize a physician, health care professional, nurse, physician assistant, caregiver, or emergency medical technician to withhold or withdraw cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Such an order shall remain effective, whether or not the patient is receiving treatment from or is a resident of a health care facility, until the order is canceled as provided in Code Section 31-39-5 or until consent for such order is revoked as provided in Code Section 31-39-6, whichever occurs earlier. An attending physician who has issued such an order and who transfers care of the patient to another physician shall inform the receiving physician and the health care facility, if applicable, of the order."
SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 31-39-6, relating to the revocation of consent to an order not to resuscitate, as follows:
"31-39-6. (a) A patient may, at any time, revoke his or her consent to an order not to resuscitate by making either a written or an oral declaration or by any other act evidencing a specific intent to revoke such consent which is communicated to or in the presence of an attending physician, nurse, physician assistant, caregiver or a member of the nursing staff at the health care facility, a health care professional, or an emergency medical technician. (b) Any parent or authorized person may at any time revoke his or her consent to an order not to resuscitate a patient by making either a written or an oral declaration or by any other act evidencing a specific intent to revoke such consent which is communicated to or in the presence of an attending physician, nurse, physician assistant, caregiver or a member of the nursing staff at the health care facility, a health care professional, or an emergency medical technician. (c) Any physician who is informed of or provided with a revocation of consent pursuant to this Code section shall, either by himself or herself or by designee, immediately include the revocation in the patient's chart, cancel the order, and notify any health care facility staff responsible for the patient's care of the revocation and cancellation. Any member of the nursing staff, or a physician assistant, caregiver, a health care professional, or emergency medical technician who is informed of or provided with a revocation of consent pursuant to this Code section shall immediately notify a physician of such revocation."
SECTION 4. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 31-39-6.1, relating to form of order not to resuscitate, bracelet or necklace, and revocation or cancellation of order, as follows:

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"31-39-6.1. (a) In addition to those orders not to resuscitate authorized elsewhere in this chapter, any physician, health care professional, nurse, physician assistant, caregiver, or emergency medical technician shall be authorized to effectuate an order not to resuscitate for a person who is not a patient in a hospital, nursing home, or licensed hospice and if the order is evidenced in writing containing the patient's name, date of the form, printed name of the attending physician, and signed by signature of the attending physician on a form substantially similar to the following:
'DO NOT RESUSCITATE ORDER
NAME OF PATIENT: _________________________________________________ THIS CERTIFIES THAT AN ORDER NOT TO RESUSCITATE HAS BEEN ENTERED ON THE ABOVE-NAMED PATIENT.
SIGNED:_______________________ ATTENDING PHYSICIAN
PRINTED OR TYPED NAME OF ATTENDING PHYSICIAN: ________________ ATTENDING PHYSICIAN'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: ______________________ DATE:____________________' (b) A person who is not a patient in a hospital, nursing home, or licensed hospice and who has an order not to resuscitate pursuant to this Code section shall may wear an identifying bracelet on either the wrist or the ankle or an identifying necklace and shall post or place a prominent notice in such person's home. The bracelet shall be substantially similar to identification bracelets worn in hospitals. The bracelet, or necklace, or notice shall be on an orange background and shall provide the following information in boldface type:
'DO NOT RESUSCITATE ORDER
Patient's name: ________________________________________________________ Authorized person's name and telephone number, if applicable: _________________ Patient's physician's printed name and telephone number: __________________ Date of order not to resuscitate: __________________________________________' Any physician, health care professional, nurse, physician assistant, caregiver, or emergency medical technician shall be authorized to regard such a bracelet, or necklace, or notice as a legally sufficient order not to resuscitate in the same manner as an order issued pursuant to this chapter unless such person has actual knowledge that such order has been canceled or consent thereto revoked as provided in this chapter. (c) Any order not to resuscitate evidenced pursuant to subsection (a) or (b) of this Code section may be revoked as provided in Code Section 31-39-6 and may be canceled as provided in Code Section 31-39-5."

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SECTION 5. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 31-39-7, relating to liability of persons carrying out in good faith decisions regarding cardiopulmonary resuscitation, notification of next of kin or authorized person of patient by physician refusing to comply with an order not to resuscitate, by revising subsections (a) and (b) as follows:
"(a) No physician, health care professional, nurse, physician assistant, caregiver, health care facility, other licensed facility, emergency medical technician, or person employed by, acting as the agent of, or under contract with any of the foregoing shall be subject to criminal prosecution or civil liability or be deemed to have engaged in unprofessional conduct for carrying out in good faith a decision regarding cardiopulmonary resuscitation authorized by this chapter by or on behalf of a patient or for those actions taken in compliance with the standards and procedures set forth in this chapter. (b) No physician, health care professional, nurse, physician assistant, caregiver, health care facility, other licensed facility, emergency medical technician, or person employed by, acting as the agent of, or under contract with any of the foregoing shall be subject to criminal prosecution or civil liability or be deemed to have engaged in unprofessional conduct for providing cardiopulmonary resuscitation to a patient for whom an order not to resuscitate has been issued, provided that such physician or person:
(1) Reasonably and in good faith was unaware of the issuance of an order not to resuscitate; or (2) Reasonably and in good faith believed that consent to the order not to resuscitate had been revoked or canceled."

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 Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield

Y Davis Dawkins-Haigler
Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar
Drenner Y Dudgeon E Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England

Y Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby E Hudson Y Hugley
Jackson

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows
Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy E Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer

Y Setzler Y Shaw
Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K E Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R

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Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans E Floyd
Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Y Jacobs Y James E Jasperse Y Jerguson E Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long
Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin E Martin Y Maxwell

Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley
Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders E Scott, M Y Scott, S

Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 160, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

Representatives Dawkins-Haigler of the 93rd and Stephenson of the 92nd 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 285. By Representatives Coleman of the 97th, Maxwell of the 17th and Casas of the 103rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Subpart 2 of Part 6 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conditions of employment under the "Quality Basic Education Act", so as to revise provisions relating to criminal background checks on school employees; to provide for related matters; 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:

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Y Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant
Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer
Cooper Y Crawford

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon E Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans E Floyd
Fludd Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Y Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby E Hudson Y Hugley
Jackson Y Jacobs Y James E Jasperse Y Jerguson E Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin E Martin Y Maxwell

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy E Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders E Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 167, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Representative Cooper of the 41st 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 1:45 o'clock, this afternoon.

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AFTERNOON SESSION
The Speaker called the House to order.
The following Resolution of the House was read and referred to the Committee on Rules:
HR 587. By Representatives Tinubu of the 60th, Dawkins-Haigler of the 93rd, Stephenson of the 92nd, Hugley of the 133rd, Beasley-Teague of the 65th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending the Honorable Georganna Sinkfield and inviting her to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 588. By Representatives Atwood of the 179th, Lane of the 167th, Nix of the 69th, Jacobs of the 80th, Evans of the 40th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Temple Beth Tefilloh; and for other purposes.
HR 589. By Representatives Pruett of the 144th, Benfield of the 85th, Ashe of the 56th, Coleman of the 97th, England of the 108th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing March 30, 2011, as Farm to School Day at the state capitol and commending farm to school programs; and for other purposes.
HR 590. By Representatives Coleman of the 97th, Hembree of the 67th, Harrell of the 106th, Casas of the 103rd, Maxwell of the 17th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Anthony Cotton; and for other purposes.
HR 591. By Representatives Williamson of the 111th, Abrams of the 84th, Lindsey of the 54th, Jones of the 46th, O`Neal of the 146th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Boys & Girls Clubs of Georgia and Boys & Girls Clubs of Georgia's 2011 Youth of the Year; and for other purposes.

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HR 592. By Representatives Holt of the 112th, Maddox of the 172nd and Clark of the 98th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending James and Meredith Holt on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary; and for other purposes.
HR 593. By Representatives Coleman of the 97th, Sheldon of the 105th, Thomas of the 100th, Clark of the 104th, Harrell of the 106th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Katherine L. Meyer on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.
HR 594. By Representative Allison of the 8th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Blairsville Scottish Festival and Highland Games; and for other purposes.
HR 595. By Representatives Abdul-Salaam of the 74th, Jordan of the 77th, Tinubu of the 60th, Scott of the 76th, Baker of the 78th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Jewell Lewis; 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 423. By Representatives Maxwell of the 17th, Golick of the 34th, Hembree of the 67th, Murphy of the 120th, Hugley of the 133rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to unfair trade practices, so as to provide that certain acts by residential contractors as they relate to insurance claims shall be considered violations of unfair trade practice; to provide for definitions; to provide for certain contractual requirements; to prohibit rebate or other compensation as inducement for an insured to enter into an agreement; to provide for notice language; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
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To amend Part 2 of Article 15 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Fair Business Practices Act of 1975," so as to provide that certain acts by residential roofing contractors as they relate to insurance claims shall be considered violations of unfair trade practice; to provide for definitions; to provide for certain contractual requirements; to prohibit rebate or other compensation as inducement for an insured to enter into an agreement; to provide for notice language; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 23 of Title 33, relating to agents, agencies, subagents, counselors, and adjusters, so as to prohibit certain acts by public adjusters or persons acting as public adjusters to use rebates or other compensation as inducement for an insured to enter into a contract; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Part 2 of Article 15 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Fair Business Practices Act of 1975," is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"10-1-393.12. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Residential real estate' means a new or existing building constructed for habitation by one to four families, including detached garages. (2) 'Residential roofing contractor' means a person or entity in the business of contracting or offering to contract with an owner or possessor of residential real estate to repair or replace roof systems. (3) 'Roof system' means a roof covering, roof sheathing, roof weatherproofing, roof framing, roof ventilation system, and insulation. (b) A person who has entered into a written contract with a residential roofing contractor to provide goods or services to be paid from the proceeds of a property and casualty insurance policy may cancel the contract prior to midnight on the fifth business day after the insured has received written notice from the insurer that all or any part of the claim or contract is not a covered loss under such insurance policy. Cancellation shall be evidenced by the insured giving written notice of cancellation to the residential roofing contractor at the address stated in the contract. Notice of cancellation, if given by mail, shall be effective upon deposit into the United States mail, postage prepaid and properly addressed to the residential roofing contractor. Notice of cancellation need not take a particular form and shall be sufficient if it indicates, by any form of written expression, the intention of the insured not to be bound by the contract. (c) Before entering a contract as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section, the residential roofing contractor shall: (1) Furnish the insured a statement in boldface type of a minimum size of ten points, in substantially the following form:
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the claim or contract is not a covered loss under the insurance policy. This right to cancel is in addition to any other rights of cancellation which may be found in state or federal law or regulation. See attached notice of cancellation form for an explanation of this right'; and (2) Furnish each insured a fully completed form in duplicate, captioned 'NOTICE OF CANCELLATION,' which shall be attached to the contract but easily detachable, and which shall contain in boldface type of a minimum size of ten points the following statement: 'NOTICE OF CANCELLATION If you are notified by your insurer that all or any part of the claim or contract is not a covered loss under the insurance policy, you may cancel the contract by mailing or delivering a signed and dated copy of this cancellation notice or any other written notice to (name of contractor) at (address of contractor's place of business) at any time prior to midnight on the fifth business day after you have received such notice from your insurer. If you cancel, any payments made by you under the contract will be returned to you within ten business days following receipt by the contractor of your cancellation notice. I HEREBY CANCEL THIS TRANSACTION _________________________ (date) _________________________ (insured's signature). (d) Within ten days after a contract as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section has been cancelled, the residential roofing contractor shall tender to the insured any payments, partial payments, or deposits made by the insured and any note or other evidence of indebtedness. If, however, the residential roofing contractor has performed any emergency services, acknowledged by the insured in writing to be necessary to prevent damage to the premises, the residential roofing contractor shall be entitled to the reasonable value of such services. Any provision in a contract as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section that requires the payment of any fee for anything except emergency services shall not be enforceable against any insured who has cancelled a contract under this Code section. (e) A residential roofing contractor shall not represent or negotiate, or offer or advertise to represent or negotiate, on behalf of an owner or possessor of residential real estate on any insurance claim in connection with the repair or replacement of roof systems. This subsection shall not apply to a public adjuster licensed under Chapter 23 of this title."
SECTION 2. Article 1 of Chapter 23 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to agents, agencies, subagents, counselors, and adjusters, is amended by revising Code Section 33-23-43, relating to authority of adjusters and penalty for violation, as follows:
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(a) An adjuster licensed as both an independent and a public adjuster shall not represent both the insurer and the insured in the same transaction. (b) An adjuster shall have authority under his or her license only to investigate, settle, or adjust and report to his or her principal upon claims arising under insurance contracts on behalf of insurers only if licensed as an independent adjuster or on behalf of insureds only if licensed as a public adjuster. (c) No public adjuster, at any time, shall knowingly:
(1) Suggest or advise the employment of or name for employment a specific attorney or attorneys to represent a person in any matter relating to a person's potential claims, including any motor vehicle accident claims for personal injury, loss of consortium, property damages, or other special damages; (2) Accept or agree to accept any money or other compensation from an attorney or any person acting on behalf of an attorney which the adjuster knows or should reasonably know is payment for the suggestion or advice by the adjuster to seek the services of the attorney or for the referral of any portion of a person's claim to the attorney; or (3) Hire or procure another to do any act prohibited by this subsection.; or (4) Advertise or promise to pay or rebate all or any portion of any insurance deductible as an inducement to the sale of goods or services. As used in this subsection, the term 'promise to pay or rebate' includes granting any allowance or offering any discount against the fees to be charged or paying the insured or any person directly or indirectly associated with the property any form of compensation, gift, prize, bonus, coupon, credit, referral fee, or other item of monetary value for any reason. (d) For purposes of subsection (c) of this Code section, the term 'public adjuster' shall include licensed public adjusters as defined by Code Section 33-23-1, and persons representing themselves to be public adjusters who are not properly licensed by the Commissioner., and persons committing any act under paragraph (4) of subsection (c) of this Code section. (e) Any person who violates any provision of subsection (c) of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and such violation shall be grounds for suspension or revocation of licenses under this chapter."
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:

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E Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker
Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce
Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas
Channell Y Cheokas
Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd
Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Y Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson
Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James E Jasperse Y Jerguson E Johnson Y Jones, J
Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long
Lucas Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin E Martin Y Maxwell

Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan
Morris Mosby Y Murphy E Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Rynders Y Scott, M Scott, S

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K
Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T
Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R
Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas
Tinubu E Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 154, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

Representatives Clark of the 98th and Scott of the 76th 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.

House of Representatives 401 Paul D. Coverdell Legislative Office Building
Atlanta, Georgia 30334

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Dear Mr. Clerk,
Article I, Section X, of the Constitution of the United States, provides among other things that "No State shall...pass any...Law impairing the Obligation of Contracts." Further, Article I, Section II, Paragraph V, of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, provides that "Legislative acts in violation of this Constitution or the Constitution of the United States are void, and the judiciary shall so declare them." This version of HB 423 unconstitutionally impairs the obligation of contracts. As such, I was unable to vote in favor of it.
Respectfully,
/s/ Bobby Franklin
HB 256. By Representatives Willard of the 49th, Martin of the 47th, Abrams of the 84th, Taylor of the 79th, Riley of the 50th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the emergency telephone number 9-1-1 system, so as to provide for the comprehensive regulation of 9-1-1 charges on prepaid wireless services; to provide for imposition, collection, and distribution of such charges; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for powers, duties, and authority of counties, municipalities, and the state revenue commissioner; to repeal certain provisions relating to prepaid wireless service; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Part 4 of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the emergency telephone number 9-1-1 system, so as to provide for the comprehensive regulation of 9-1-1 charges on prepaid wireless services; to provide for imposition, collection, and distribution of such charges; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for powers, duties, and authority of counties, municipalities, and the state revenue commissioner; to repeal certain provisions relating to prepaid wireless service; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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SECTION 1. Part 4 of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the emergency telephone number 9-1-1 system, is amended in Code Section 46-5-121, relating to legislative intent regarding 9-1-1 services, by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(e) The General Assembly further finds that the collection methodology for prepaid wireless telecommunications service should effectively capture 9-1-1 charges from prepaid users. It is the intent of the General Assembly to move the collection of existing 9-1-1 charges on prepaid wireless service to the retail point of sale."
SECTION 2. Said part is further amended by repealing in its entirety Code Section 46-5-134.2, relating to 9-1-1 charges for prepaid wireless service.
SECTION 3. Said part is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"46-5-134.2. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Commissioner' means the state revenue commissioner. (2) 'Consumer' means a person who purchases prepaid wireless telecommunications service in a retail transaction. (3) 'Department' means the Department of Revenue. (4) 'Prepaid wireless 9-1-1 charge' means the charge that is required to be collected by a seller from a consumer in the amount established under subsection (b) of this Code section. (5) 'Prepaid wireless telecommunications service' has the same meaning as prepaid wireless service as such term is defined in Code Section 46-5-122. (6) 'Provider' means a person that provides prepaid wireless telecommunications service pursuant to a license issued by the Federal Communications Commission. (7) 'Retail transaction' means the purchase of prepaid wireless telecommunications service from a seller for any purpose other than resale. (8) 'Seller' means a person who sells prepaid wireless telecommunications service to another person. (9) 'Wireless telecommunications service' means commercial mobile radio service as defined by Section 20.3 of Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations, as amended. (b)(1) Counties and municipalities that operate a 9-1-1 public safety answering point, including counties and municipalities that operate multijurisdictional or regional 9-1-1 systems or have created a joint authority pursuant to Code Section 46-5-138, are authorized to impose by ordinance or resolution a prepaid wireless 9-1-1 charge in the amount of 75 cents per retail transaction. Imposition of the fee authorized by this Code section by a county or municipality is contingent upon compliance with the requirements of paragraph (1) of subsection (j) of this Code section.

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(2) Where a county or municipality that operates a 9-1-1 public safety answering point fails to comply with the requirements of paragraph (1) of subsection (j) of this Code section by December 31, 2011, on and after that date, the prepaid wireless 9-1-1 charge authorized by paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be imposed within the jurisdiction of such counties and municipalities as a state fee for state purposes. (c) Where a county or municipality imposes a 9-1-1 charge as authorized by paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section, or the 9-1-1 charge is imposed by the State of Georgia by paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of this Code section, the prepaid wireless 9-1-1 charge shall be collected by the seller from the consumer with respect to each retail transaction occurring in this state. The amount of the prepaid wireless 9-1-1 charge shall be either separately stated on an invoice, receipt, or other similar document that is provided to the consumer by the seller, or otherwise disclosed to the consumer. (d) For the purposes of subsection (c) of this Code section, a retail transaction that is effected in person by a consumer at a business location of the seller shall be treated as occurring in this state if that business location is in this state, and any other retail transaction shall be treated as occurring in this state if the retail transaction is treated as occurring in this state for purposes of a prepaid wireless calling service as provided in paragraph (3) of subsection (e) of Code Section 48-8-77. (e) The prepaid wireless 9-1-1 charge shall be the liability of the consumer and not of the seller or of any provider, except that the seller shall be liable to remit all prepaid wireless 9-1-1 charges that the seller collects from consumers as provided in this Code section, including all such charges that the seller is deemed to collect where the amount of the charge has not been separately stated on an invoice, receipt, or other similar document provided to the consumer by the seller. (f) The amount of the prepaid wireless 9-1-1 charge that is collected by a seller from a consumer, if such amount is separately stated on an invoice, receipt, or other similar document provided to the consumer by the seller, shall not be included in the base for measuring any tax, fee, surcharge, or other charge that is imposed by this state, any political subdivision of this state, or any intergovernmental agency. (g) If a minimal amount of prepaid wireless telecommunications service is sold with a prepaid wireless device for a single, nonitemized price, then the seller may elect not to apply the amount specified in subsection (b) of this Code section to such transaction. For purposes of this subsection, the term 'minimal' means an amount of service denominated as ten minutes or less, or $5.00 or less. (h) Prepaid wireless 9-1-1 charges collected by sellers shall be remitted to the commissioner at the times and in the manner provided by Chapter 8 of Title 48 with respect to the sales and use tax imposed on prepaid wireless calling service. The commissioner shall establish registration and payment procedures that substantially coincide with the registration and payment procedures that apply to the sale of prepaid wireless calling service under Chapter 8 of Title 48. Audit and appeal procedures applicable under Chapter 8 of Title 48 shall apply to the prepaid wireless 9-1-1 charge. The commissioner shall establish procedures by which a seller of prepaid wireless telecommunications service may document that a sale is not a retail transaction, which

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procedures shall substantially coincide with the procedures for documenting sale for resale transactions under Chapter 8 of Title 48. Nothing in this Code section shall authorize the commissioner to require that sellers of prepaid wireless calling services identify, report, or specify the jurisdiction within which the retail sale of such services occurred. (i) A seller shall be permitted to deduct and retain 3 percent of prepaid wireless 9-1-1 charges that are collected by the seller from consumers. (j) Prepaid wireless 9-1-1 charges remitted to the commissioner as provided in this Code section shall be distributed to counties, municipalities, and the State of Georgia as follows:
(1) On or before the December 31 of the year prior to the first year that the fee is imposed, each county and municipal corporation levying the fee, including counties and municipalities levying the fee that operate multijurisdictional or regional 9-1-1 systems or have created a joint authority pursuant to Code Section 46-5-138, shall file with the commissioner a certified copy of the pertinent parts of all ordinances and resolutions and amendments thereto which levy the prepaid wireless 9-1-1 charge authorized by this Code section. The ordinance or resolution specified herein shall specify an effective date of January 1, 2012, and impose a fee in the amount specified in paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section. The filing required by this paragraph shall be a condition of the collection of the prepaid wireless 9-1-1 charge within any county or municipality.
(2)(A) Each county or municipality operating a public safety answering point that has levied the prepaid wireless 9-1-1 charge authorized by this Code section and complied with the filing requirement of paragraph (1) of this subsection shall receive an amount calculated by multiplying the total amount remitted to the commissioner during the 12 month period ending June 30 times a fraction, the numerator of which is the population of the jurisdiction or jurisdictions operating the public safety answering point and the denominator of which is the total population of the state. An amount calculated by multiplying the total amount remitted to the commissioner during the 12 month period ending June 30 times a fraction, the numerator of which is the total population of any jurisdiction or jurisdictions operating public safety answering points that have not complied with the filing requirement of paragraph (1) of this subsection and the denominator of which is the total population of this state, shall be deposited as provided in paragraph (5) of this subsection. (B) Notwithstanding the provisions of subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, the initial distribution shall be calculated using the total amount remitted to the commissioner during the six-month period beginning January 1, 2012, and ending June 30, 2012. (C) For the purposes of this paragraph, population shall be measured by the United States decennial census of 2010 or any future such census plus any corrections or revisions contained in official statements by the United States Bureau of the Census made prior to the first day of September immediately preceding the distribution of

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the proceeds of such charges by the commissioner and any official census data received by the commissioner from the United States Bureau of the Census or its successor agency pertaining to any newly incorporated municipality. Such corrections, revisions, or additional data shall be certified to the commissioner by the Office of Planning and Budget on or before August 31 of each year. (3) Funds shall be distributed annually on or before October 15 of each year. Such distribution shall include any delinquent charges actually collected by the commissioner for a previous fiscal year which have not been previously distributed. (4) Prior to calculating the distributions to county and municipal governments as provided in this subsection, the commissioner shall subtract an amount, not to exceed 2 percent of remitted charges, to defray the cost of administering and distributing funds from the prepaid wireless 9-1-1 charge. Such amount shall be paid into the general fund of the state treasury. (5) Funds distributed to a county or municipality pursuant to this Code section shall be deposited and accounted for in a separate restricted revenue fund known as the Emergency Telephone System Fund, maintained by the local government pursuant to paragraph (2) of subsection (d) of Code Section 46-5-134. The commissioner shall deposit all funds received pursuant to paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of this Code section, other than the funds received pursuant paragraph (4) of this subsection, into the general fund of the state treasury in compliance with Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 45, the 'Budget Act.' It is the intention of the General Assembly, subject to the appropriation process, that an amount equal to the amount deposited into the general fund of the state treasury as provided in this paragraph be appropriated each year to a program of state grants to counties and municipalities administered by the department for the purpose of supporting the operations of public safety answering points in the improvement of 9-1-1 service delivery. The department shall promulgate rules and regulations for the administration of the 9-1-1 grant program. (6) Notwithstanding a county's or municipality's failure to comply with the filing requirement of paragraph (1) of this subsection prior to January 1, 2012, a county or municipality that subsequently meets such filing requirements prior to January 1 of any subsequent year shall become eligible to participate in the next succeeding distribution of proceeds pursuant to subparagraph (A) of paragraph (2) of this subsection. (k)(1) No provider or seller of prepaid wireless telecommunications service shall be liable for damages to any person resulting from or incurred in connection with the provision of, or failure to provide, 9-1-1 or enhanced 9-1-1 service, or for identifying, or failing to identify, the telephone number, address, location, or name associated with any person or device that is accessing or attempting to access 9-1-1 or enhanced 9-1-1 service. (2) No provider or seller of prepaid wireless telecommunications service shall be liable for damages to any person resulting from or incurred in connection with the provision of any lawful assistance to any investigative or law enforcement officer of the United States, this or any other state, or any political subdivision of this or any

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other state in connection with any lawful investigation or other law enforcement activity by such law enforcement officer. (3) In addition to the liability provisions of paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection, the provisions of Code Section 46-5-135 shall apply to sellers and providers of prepaid wireless telecommunications service. (l) The prepaid wireless 9-1-1 charge authorized by this Code section shall be the only 9-1-1 funding obligation imposed with respect to prepaid wireless telecommunications service in this state, and no tax, fee, surcharge, or other charge shall be imposed by this state, any political subdivision of this state, or any intergovernmental agency for 9-1-1 funding purposes upon any provider, seller, or consumer with respect to the sale, purchase, use, or provision of prepaid wireless telecommunications service."

SECTION 4. (a) This section and Section 5 of this Act shall become effective upon their approval by the Governor or upon their becoming law without such approval. (b) Section 3 of this Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval only for local administrative purposes but in no event shall a fee and charge be imposed prior to January 1, 2012. Section 3 shall become effective for all purposes on January 1, 2012. (c) Sections 1 and 2 of this Act shall become effective on January 1, 2012.

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:

E Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood
Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock

Y Davis Dawkins-Haigler
Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans

Y Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James E Jasperse

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris
Mosby Y Murphy E Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T
Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R
Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley

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Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Floyd Fludd
N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett N Hatfield Y Heard

Y Jerguson E Johnson Y Jones, J
Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long
Lucas Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin E Martin Y Maxwell

Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell E Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders Y Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu E Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 161, nays 2.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 303. By Representatives Cooper of the 41st, McCall of the 30th, Hembree of the 67th, Dobbs of the 53rd, Shaw of the 176th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to physician assistants, so as to revise provisions relating to delegation of authority to a physician assistant by a physician; to authorize physician assistants to sign off on certain documents relating to health care; to revise a provision relating to a requirement that a supervising physician periodically see a patient; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Article 2 of Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical practice, so as to revise provisions relating to delegation of authority to a nurse or physician assistant by a physician; to authorize advanced practice registered nurses to sign off on certain documents relating to health care; to amend Article 4 of Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to physician assistants, so as to revise provisions relating to delegation of authority to a physician

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assistant by a physician; to authorize physician assistants to sign off on certain documents relating to health care; to revise a provision relating to a requirement that a supervising physician periodically see a patient; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Article 2 of Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical practice, is amended in Code Section 43-34-23, relating to delegation of authority to a nurse or physician assistant, by revising paragraph (1) subsection (b) as follows:
"(b)(1)(A) A physician may delegate the authority contained in subparagraph (B) of this paragraph to:
(A)(i) A physician assistant in accordance with a job description; or (B)(ii) A nurse recognized by the Georgia Board of Nursing as a certified nurse midwife, certified registered nurse anesthetist, certified nurse practitioner, or clinical nurse specialist, psychiatric/mental health in accordance with a nurse protocol. (B) A physician may delegate to those health care professionals identified in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph: (i) The the authority to order controlled substances selected from a formulary of such drugs established by the board and the authority to order dangerous drugs, medical treatments, and diagnostic studies; (ii) The authority to request, receive, and sign for professional samples and to distribute professional samples to patients. The office or facility at which the health care professional identified in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph is working shall maintain a general list of the professional samples approved by the delegating physician for request, receipt, and distribution by the health care professional identified in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph as well as a complete list of the specific number and dosage of each professional sample and medication voucher received. Professional samples that are distributed by a health care professional identified in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph shall be so noted in the patient's medical record. In addition to the requirements of this Code section, all professional samples shall be maintained as required by applicable state and federal laws and regulations; and (iii) The authority to sign, certify, and endorse all documents relating to health care provided to a patient within his or her scope of authorized practice, including, but not limited to, documents relating to physical examination forms of all state agencies and verification and evaluation forms of the Department of Human Services, the State Board of Education, local boards of education, the Department of Community Health, and the Department of Corrections; provided, however, that a health care professional identified in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph shall

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not have the authority to sign death certificates or assign a percentage of a disability rating."
SECTION 2. Said article is further amended in Code Section 43-34-25, relating to delegation of certain acts to an advanced practice registered nurse, by revising subsection (e) and by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(e) An advanced practice registered nurse may be authorized under a nurse protocol agreement to request, receive, and sign for professional samples and may distribute professional samples to patients. The office or facility at which the advanced practice registered nurse is working shall maintain a general list of the professional samples approved by the delegating physician for request, receipt, and distribution by the advanced practice registered nurse as well as a complete list of the specific number and dosage of each professional sample and medication voucher received and dispensed. Professional samples that are distributed by an advanced practice registered nurse shall be so noted in the patient's medical record. In addition to the requirements of this Code section, all professional samples shall be maintained as required by applicable state and federal laws and regulations. (e.1) Except for death certificates and assigning a percentage of a disability rating, an advanced practice registered nurse may be delegated the authority to sign, certify, and endorse all documents relating to health care provided to a patient within his or her scope of authorized practice, including, but not limited to, documents relating to physical examination forms of all state agencies and verification and evaluation forms of the Department of Human Services, the State Board of Education, local boards of education, the Department of Community Health, and the Department of Corrections."
SECTION 3. Article 4 of Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to physician assistants, is amended in Code Section 43-34-103, relating to licensure and regulation of physician assistants, by revising subsections (e.1) and (e.2) and by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(e.1)(1) In addition to and without limiting the authority granted by Code Section 43-34-23, a physician may delegate to a physician assistant, in accordance with a job description, the authority to issue a prescription drug order or orders for any device as defined in Code Section 26-4-5, or to issue any dangerous drug as defined in Code Section 16-13-71 or any Schedule III, IV, or V controlled substance as defined in Code Section 16-13-21 on a prescription drug order or prescription device order form as specified in paragraph (3) of this subsection. Delegation of such authority shall be contained in the job description required by this Code section. The delegating physician shall remain responsible for the medical acts of the physician assistant performing such delegated acts and shall adequately supervise the physician assistant. If an existing job description for a physician assistant does not contain such authority to order a prescription drug or device order as provided by this subsection, that

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physician assistant may not issue any such prescription drug or device order until a new job description delegating such authority is submitted to and approved by the board. Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to authorize the written prescription drug order of a Schedule I or II controlled substance. (2) Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to create a presumption of liability, either civil or criminal, on the part of a pharmacist who is duly licensed under Title 26 and who in good faith fills a prescription drug or device order presented by a patient pursuant to this subsection. The pharmacist shall presume that the prescription drug or device order was issued by a physician assistant duly licensed under this article who has qualified under this Code section to prescribe pharmaceutical agents. The pharmacist shall also presume that the pharmaceutical agent prescribed by the physician assistant is an approved pharmaceutical agent, unless the pharmacist has actual or constructive knowledge to the contrary. (3) The physician assistant shall only be authorized to exercise the rights granted under this subsection using a prescription drug or device order form which includes the name, address, and telephone number of the prescribing supervising or alternate supervising physician, the patient's name and address, the drug or device prescribed, the number of refills, and directions to the patient with regard to the taking and dosage of the drug. A prescription drug order which is transmitted either electronically or via facsimile shall conform to the requirements set out in paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (c) of Code Section 26-4-80, respectively. Any form containing less information than that described in this paragraph shall not be offered to or accepted by any pharmacist who is duly licensed under Title 26. (4) The physician assistant or office staff shall notify the patient that the patient has the right to see the physician prior to any prescription drug or device order being issued by the physician assistant. (5) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to authorize a physician assistant to authorize refills of any drug for more than 12 months from the date of the original prescription drug or device order. (6) A supervising physician or alternate supervising physician shall evaluate or examine, at least every three months, any patient receiving controlled substances. (7) In addition to the copy of the prescription drug or device order delivered to the patient, a record of such prescription shall be maintained in the patient's medical record in the following manner:
(A) The physician assistant carrying out a prescription drug or device order shall document such order either in writing or by electronic means; and (B) Except in facilities operated by the Division of Public Health of the Department of Community Health, the supervising physician shall review the prescription drug or device order copy and medical record entry for prescription drug or device orders issued within the past 30 days by the physician assistant. Such review may be achieved with a sampling of no less than 50 percent of such prescription drug or device order copies and medical record entries.

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(8) A physician assistant is not permitted to prescribe drugs or devices except as authorized in the physician assistant's job description and in accordance with this article. (9) The board shall adopt rules establishing procedures to evaluate an application for a job description containing the authority to order a prescription drug or device and any other rules the board deems necessary or appropriate to regulate the practice of physician assistants, to carry out the intent and purpose of this Code section article, or to protect the public welfare. (10) Nothing in this Code section is intended to repeal any rules established by the board relating to the requirements and duties of physician assistants in remote practice sites. (11)(10) A physician assistant authorized by a primary supervising physician to order controlled substances pursuant to this Code section is authorized to register with the federal Drug Enforcement Administration. (12)(11) A physician assistant delegated the authority by the primary supervising physician to issue a prescription drug or device order shall be required to complete a minimum of three hours of continuing education biennially in practice specific pharmaceuticals in which the physician assistant has prescriptive order privileges. (12) A managed care system, health plan, hospital, insurance company, or other similar entity shall not require a physician to be a party to a job description as a condition for participation in or reimbursement from such entity. (e.2) A physician assistant shall may be allowed delegated the authority to request, receive, and sign for professional samples and may distribute professional samples to patients, pursuant to authority delegated by the supervising physician of that physician assistant. Delegation so long as delegation of such authority shall be is contained in the a job description required by this Code section; provided, however, the and the professional samples are within the specialty of the supervising physician. The office or facility at which the physician assistant is working must maintain a general list of professional samples approved by the supervising physician for request, receipt, and distribution by the physician assistant as well as a complete list of the specific number and dosage of each professional sample received and dispensed. Professional samples that are distributed by a physician assistant shall be so noted in the patient's medical record. In addition to the requirements of this Code section, all professional samples shall be maintained as required by applicable state and federal law and regulations. As used in this subsection, the term 'professional samples' means complimentary doses of a drug, medication vouchers, or medical devices provided by the manufacturer for use in patient care." "(l) Except for death certificates and assigning a percentage of a disability rating, a physician assistant may be delegated the authority to sign, certify, and endorse all documents relating to health care provided to a patient within his or her scope of authorized practice, including, but not limited to, documents relating to physical examination forms of all state agencies and verification and evaluation forms of the

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Department of Human Services, the State Board of Education, local boards of education, the Department of Community Health, and the Department of Corrections."

SECTION 4. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 43-34-109, relating to the requirement for a patient to see a physician periodically, as follows:
"43-34-109. If When a patient receives medical services from a physician assistant, the supervising physician's involvement in the patient's care, including patient evaluation and follow-up care by the supervising physician, shall be appropriate to the nature of the practice and the acuity of the patient's medical issue, as determined by the supervising physician more than two times in a 12 month period, the primary or alternate supervising physician shall see such patient on no less than one following visit by the patient during the same 12 month period."

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:

E Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd
Fludd Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick

Y Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson E Jacobs Y James E Jasperse Y Jerguson E Johnson Y Jones, J
Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser N Kendrick Y Kidd

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris
Mosby Y Murphy E Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T
Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R
Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu E Walker Y Watson

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Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey N Long
Lucas Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece
Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders Y Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 162, nays 3.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 261. By Representatives Atwood of the 179th, Wilkinson of the 52nd, Lindsey of the 54th, Jerguson of the 22nd, Brockway of the 101st and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 50-18-72 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to when public disclosure of public records is not required and disclosure of exempting legal authority, so as to provide an exemption for certain public records from disclosure; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Code Section 50-18-72 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to when public disclosure of public records is not required and disclosure of exempting legal authority, so as to provide an exemption for certain public records from disclosure; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1. Code Section 50-18-72 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to when public disclosure of public records is not required and disclosure of exempting legal authority, is amended by revising subparagraph (A) of paragraph (15) of subsection (a) as follows:

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"(A) Records, the disclosure of which would compromise security against sabotage or criminal or terrorist acts and the nondisclosure of which is necessary for the protection of life, safety, or public property, which shall be limited to the following:
(i) Security plans and vulnerability assessments for any public utility, technology infrastructure, building, facility, function, or activity in effect at the time of the request for disclosure or pertaining to a plan or assessment in effect at such time; (ii) Any plan for protection against terrorist or other attacks, which plan depends for its effectiveness in whole or in part upon a lack of general public knowledge of its details; (iii) Any document relating to the existence, nature, location, or function of security devices designed to protect against terrorist or other attacks, which devices depend for their effectiveness in whole or in part upon a lack of general public knowledge; and (iv) Any plan, blueprint, or other material which if made public could compromise security against sabotage, criminal, or terroristic acts; and (v) Records of any government sponsored programs concerning training relative to governmental security measures which would identify persons being trained or instructors or would reveal information described in divisions (i) through (iv) of this subparagraph."

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:

E Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway

Y Davis Dawkins-Haigler
Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon
Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd

Y Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson E Jacobs
James E Jasperse Y Jerguson

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell
Morgan Y Morris
Mosby Y Murphy E Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T
Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R
Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D

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Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas
Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer
Cooper Y Crawford

Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M
Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

E Johnson Y Jones, J
Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick
Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long
Lucas Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders Y Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu E Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 157, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

Representative Dukes of the 150th 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 House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:

HB 232. By Representatives Lindsey of the 54th, Smyre of the 132nd, Wilkinson of the 52nd, Stephens of the 164th, Williams of the 4th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 28-7-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the prohibition of contingency compensation of lobbyists, so as to provide that such prohibition shall not apply to bona fide commission salespersons and that such salespersons shall not be required to register as lobbyists or otherwise be considered to be lobbyists; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Senate substitute was read:

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To amend Chapter 5 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Ethics in Government Act," so as to authorize the waiver of certain penalties and fees; to provide for the method by which the Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission shall deliver certain notices to certain officials; to provide an exception to the requirement that filers provide e-mail addresses; to provide that campaign finance disclosure statements and financial disclosure statements of certain local officials may be filed by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery; to redefine the term "lobbyist" and thereby provide that certain persons who engage only incidentally in certain activities shall not be regulated as lobbyists; to provide that persons who are bona fide employed as salespersons shall not be subject to regulation as vendor lobbyists; to change certain expenditure triggers for lobbyist registration; to provide for a grace period for the filing of lobbyist disclosure reports; to provide for other related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; 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, the "Ethics in Government Act," is amended in Code Section 21-5-6, relating to powers of the Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission, by revising division (b)(14)(C)(i) as follows:
"(C)(i) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of Code Section 21-5-7.1, to pay a civil penalty not to exceed $1,000.00 for each violation contained in any report required by this chapter or for each failure to comply with any other provision of this chapter or of any rule or regulation promulgated under this chapter; provided, however, that a civil penalty not to exceed $10,000.00 may be imposed for a second occurrence of a violation of the same provision and a civil penalty not to exceed $25,000.00 may be imposed for each third or subsequent occurrence of a violation of the same provision. In imposing a penalty or late filing fee under this chapter, the commission may waive or suspend such penalty or fee if the imposition of such penalty or fee would impose an undue hardship on the person required to pay such penalty or fee. The commission may also waive or suspend a penalty or fee in the case of failure to file or late filing of a report if there are no items to be included in the report. For the purposes of the penalties imposed by this division, the same error, act, omission, or inaccurate entry shall be considered a single violation if the error, act, omission, or inaccurate entry appears multiple times on the same report or causes further errors, omissions, or inaccurate entries in that report or in any future reports or further violations in that report or in any future reports."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 21-5-14, relating to filers' provision of e-mail addresses to the commission, as follows:

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"21-5-14. (a) Each Except as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section, each individual required by this chapter to file a report or disclosure statement with the commission shall provide the commission, in writing, with a current e-mail address and shall advise the commission, in writing, of any change to such address within ten days of any change to such address. Such information shall be provided to the commission prior to January 31 each year. (b) City, county, and school board officials are not required to provide an e-mail address to the commission."
SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended by adding a new Code Section 21-5-15 to read as follows:
"21-5-15. When the commission gives notice to a local official referred to in subparagraph (F) or (G) of paragraph (22) of Code Section 21-5-3 of any of the actions listed in this Code section, such notice shall be given by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery. This Code section shall apply with respect to any notice of: the filing of a complaint; a technical defect in a filing; a failure to make a timely filing; or a late fee or other penalty."
SECTION 4. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 21-5-34, relating to campaign contribution disclosure reports, by revising paragraph (1) of subsection (k) as follows:
"(k)(1) In addition to other penalties provided under this chapter, a late fee of $125.00 shall be imposed for each report that is filed late, and notice of such late fee shall be sent to the candidate and the candidate's committee by registered or certified mail or statutory overnight delivery, return receipt requested, and shall include the schedule of increasing late fees for late filings and the dates upon which such late fees shall be increased. In addition, a late fee of $250.00 shall be imposed on the fifteenth day after the due date for such report if the report has not been filed by such date; provided, however, that a 15 day extension period shall be granted on the final report. A late fee of $1,000.00 shall be imposed on the forty-fifth day after the due date for such report if such report has not been filed. Campaign committee funds shall not be used to pay such penalty. Notice by electronic means does not satisfy the requirements of this paragraph; and any increased late fees shall be stayed until at least ten days after proper notice has been given as specified in this paragraph."
SECTION 5. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 21-5-34.1, relating to electronic filing of campaign contribution disclosure reports, by revising subsection (c) as follows:
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commission upon having raised or spent a minimum of $20,000.00 in an election cycle, but contributions and expenditures received or made prior to reaching such threshold need not be electronically filed if previously reported, except as cumulative totals. Under that threshold, electronic filing is permitted and encouraged but not required or may file by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery."
SECTION 6. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 21-5-50, relating to filing of financial disclosure statements, by revising subsection (d) and paragraph (1) of subsection (f) as follows:
"(d) All state-wide elected officials and members of the General Assembly shall file financial disclosure statements electronically with the commission. Local officials referred to in subparagraph (F) or (G) of paragraph (22) of Code Section 21-5-3 may file electronically or may file by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery."
"(f) (1) In addition to other penalties provided in this chapter, a late fee of $125.00 shall be imposed for each financial disclosure statement that is filed late, and notice of such late fee shall be sent to the board member, candidate, and the candidate's committee by registered or certified mail or statutory overnight delivery, return receipt requested, and shall include the schedule of increasing late fees for late filings and the dates upon which such late fees shall be increased. In addition, a late fee of $250.00 shall be imposed on the fifteenth day after the due date for such statement if such statement has not been filed. A late fee of $1,000.00 shall be imposed on the forty-fifth day after the due date for such statement if the statement has not been filed. Campaign committee funds shall not be used to pay such penalty. Notice by electronic means shall not satisfy the requirements of this paragraph; and any increased late fees shall be stayed until at least ten days after proper notice has been given as specified in this paragraph."
SECTION 7. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 21-5-70, relating to terms applicable to Article 4, by revising paragraph (5) as follows:
"(5) 'Lobbyist' means, subject to the qualifications at the end of this paragraph: (A) Any natural person who, for compensation, either individually or as an employee of another person, undertakes is compensated specifically for undertaking to promote or oppose the passage of any legislation by the General Assembly, or any committee thereof, or the approval or veto of legislation by the Governor; (B) Any natural person who makes a total expenditure of more than $250.00 $1,000.00 in a calendar year, not including the person's own travel, food, lodging expenses, or informational material, to promote or oppose the passage of any legislation by the General Assembly, or any committee thereof, or the approval or veto of legislation by the Governor;

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(C) Any natural person who as an employee of the executive branch or judicial branch of state government engages in any activity covered under subparagraph (A) of this paragraph; (D) Any natural person who, for compensation, either individually or as an employee of another person, undertakes is compensated specifically for undertaking to promote or oppose the passage of any ordinance or resolution by a public officer specified under subparagraph (F) or (G) of paragraph (22) of Code Section 21-5-3, or any committee of such public officers, or the approval or veto of any such ordinance or resolution; (E) Any natural person who makes a total expenditure of more than $250.00 $1,000.00 in a calendar year, not including the person's own travel, food, lodging expenses, or informational material, to promote or oppose the passage of any ordinance or resolution by a public officer specified under subparagraph (F) or (G) of paragraph (22) of Code Section 21-5-3, or any committee of such public officers, or the approval or veto of any such ordinance or resolution; (F) Any natural person who as an employee of the executive branch or judicial branch of local government engages in any activity covered under subparagraph (D) of this paragraph; (G) Any natural person who, for compensation, either individually or as an employee of another person, is hired specifically to undertake influencing a public officer or state agency in the selection of a vendor to supply any goods or services to any state agency but does not include any employee or independent contractor of the vendor solely on the basis that such employee or independent contractor participates in soliciting a bid or in preparing a written bid, written proposal, or other document relating to a potential sale to a state agency and shall not include a bona fide salesperson who sells to or contracts with a state agency for goods or services and who does not otherwise engage in activities described in subparagraphs (A) through (F) or (H) through (J) of this paragraph; (H) Any natural person who, for compensation, either individually or as an employee of another person, is hired specifically to undertake is compensated specifically for undertaking to promote or oppose the passage of any rule or regulation of any state agency; (I) Any natural person who, for compensation, either individually or as an employee of another person, undertakes is compensated specifically for undertaking to promote or oppose any matter before the State Transportation Board; or (J) Any natural person who makes a total expenditure of more than $250.00 $1,000.00 in a calendar year, not including the person's own travel, food, lodging expenses, or informational material, to promote or oppose any matter before the State Transportation Board. The provisions of subparagraphs (A), (C), (D), (F), (G), (H), and (I) of this paragraph shall apply only where the person in question spends more than 10 percent of his or her working hours engaged in the activities described in one or more of those subparagraphs. In the case of a person who is employed by a single employer, the 10

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percent test shall be applied to all time worked for that employer. In the case of a person who is employed by more than one employer or retained by more than one client, the 10 percent test shall be applied separately with respect to time spent working for each employer and each client. A person who spends less than 10 percent of his or her time working for an employer or client engaged in such activities shall not be required to register as or be subject to regulation as a lobbyist for that employer or client. In applying the 10 percent test, time spent in planning, researching, or preparing for activities described in subparagraphs (A), (C), (D), (F), (G), (H), and (I) of this paragraph shall be counted as time engaged in such activities. When registration is required, the time of registration shall be as provided in Code Section 21-5-71."
SECTION 8. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 21-5-71, relating to registration of lobbyists, by revising subsection (a) as follows:
"(a)(1) No Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, no person shall engage in lobbying as defined by this article unless such person is registered with the commission as a lobbyist. The commission shall not allow a person who has been convicted of a felony involving moral turpitude in the courts of this state or an offense that, had it occurred in this state, would constitute a felony involving moral turpitude under the laws of this state to become a registered lobbyist unless ten years or more have elapsed since the completion of the person's sentence. The administration of this article is vested in the commission. (2) When a person is hired or retained as an employee or agent or independent contractor and under the agreement of the parties the primary duties, or a substantial part of the duties, of the person will involve lobbying activities, the person shall register as a lobbyist before commencing lobbying activities. (3) When paragraph (2) does not apply there shall be a lookback period of each calendar month for determining whether the 10 percent test of paragraph (5) of Code Section 21-5-70 has been met. If at the end of any month the 10 percent test has been met during that month, the person shall register as a lobbyist within five days after the last day of that month and shall in his or her initial disclosure report include all prior lobbying expenditures in that calendar year."
SECTION 9. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 21-5-73, relating to lobbyist disclosure reports, by adding a new subsection (i) to read as follows:
"(i) All lobbyists shall have a grace period of three business days in filing all disclosure reports."

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SECTION 10. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval. It is the express intention of the General Assembly that this Act be applied retroactively to January 10, 2011, as well as prospectively.

SECTION 11. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Representative Lindsey of the 54th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 232.

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

E Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles
Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell N Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas
Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Y Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson E Jacobs Y James E Jasperse Y Jerguson E Johnson Y Jones, J
Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy E Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders Y Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B
Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu E Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 167, nays 2.

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The motion prevailed.
Due to a mechanical malfunction, the vote of Representative Sims of the 169th was not recorded on the preceding roll call. He wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon.
House of Representatives 401 Paul D. Coverdell Legislative Office Building
Atlanta, Georgia 30334
March 14, ad 2011
Dear Mr. Clerk,
Article III, Section V, Paragraph III, of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, provides in part that "No bill shall pass which refers to more than one subject matter." Further, Article I, Section II, Paragraph V, provides that "Legislative acts in violation of this Constitution or the Constitution of the United States are void, and the judiciary shall so declare them." This version of HB 232 unconstitutionally refers to more than one subject matter. As such, I was unable to vote in favor of it.
Respectfully,
/s/ Bobby Franklin
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 373. By Representatives Pak of the 102nd, Neal of the 1st, Willard of the 49th, Abrams of the 84th, Teasley of the 38th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-11-63 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to designated felony acts, so as to clarify provisions relating to modifying an order for restrictive custody for designated felony acts under certain circumstances; to provide for procedure; to provide for related matters; 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:

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E Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Y Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James E Jasperse Y Jerguson E Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey
Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning
Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall
McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy E Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons
Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders Y Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu E Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 169, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 33. By Representatives Allison of the 8th, Harden of the 28th, Jerguson of the 22nd, Brockway of the 101st, Hatfield of the 177th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, known as the "Budget Act," so as to provide for the application of zero-base budgeting to the budget process; to provide for analysis of departmental and program objectives; to provide for consideration of alternative funding levels; to provide for departmental priority lists; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Part 1 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, known as the "Budget Act," so as to provide for the application of zero-base budgeting to the budget process; to provide for analysis of departmental and program objectives; to provide for consideration of alternative funding levels; to provide for departmental priority lists; to provide for automatic repeal; to amend Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the General Assembly, so as to authorize the creation of the Joint Legislative Budget Office as a successor to the Senate Budget Office and the House Budget Office; to make conforming amendments in numerous Code sections referring to legislative budget offices and, in particular, to amend Title 8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to buildings; Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts; Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education; Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to law enforcement; Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public officers; and Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, so as to provide for and reflect the foregoing; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
PART I SECTION 1-1. Part 1 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, known as the "Budget Act," is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows: "45-12-75.1. (a) The Governor in preparing his or her budget report under Code Section 45-12-75, and budget units in preparing their budget estimates under Code Section 45-12-78, shall make use of zero-base budgeting as provided in this Code section. The requirements of this Code section shall apply with respect to the budget report presented to the General Assembly in January of 2012 and each year thereafter. (b) It is the intent of this Code section that in any given year the Governor's budget report shall include zero-base budgeting for the agencies and programs as identified by the Joint Fiscal Affairs Subcommittee composed of the Fiscal Affairs Subcommittee of the Senate and the Fiscal Affairs Subcommittee of the House of Representatives as created in Code Section 28-5-20. The Joint Fiscal Affairs Subcommittee shall require each agency to use zero-base budgeting at least once every six years and shall not require any agency or program to use zero-base budgeting more often than once every four years. The Joint Fiscal Affairs Subcommittee shall balance the number of agencies

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and programs submitting zero-base budgets with staff available for preparing a budget and staff available for conducting review and analysis of the budget submission. The Governor and the Office of Planning and Budget shall prescribe the forms and format for zero-base budgets and serve as the entity designated for coordinating the preparation of zero-base budgets by the executive branch. (c) In the years in which zero-base budgeting applies, each budget unit shall include in its budget estimate an analysis summarizing the prior two fiscal years and proposed spending plans by program, object class, and revenue source. Information presented shall include the following:
(1) A statement of the budget unit's departmental and program purposes; effectiveness, efficiency, and equity measures; and program size indicators; and (2) A priority listing encompassing all alternative funding levels for all programs. (d) In the years in which an agency or program submits a zero-base budget, the Governor shall include in the budget report relevant materials related to each budget unit's submission under subsection (c) of this Code section and such other relevant material as deemed appropriate by the Governor. (e) Without in any way limiting the generality of the other provisions of this Code section, it is specifically provided that the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia shall be a budget unit subject to this Code section and the programs of the board of regents shall be periodically subject to zero-base budgeting as provided for in this Code section and in keeping with the Constitution. (f) Without in any way limiting the generality of the other provisions of this Code section, it is specifically provided that in the budget report presented to the General Assembly in January of 2012 the Department of Education's budget shall be submitted as a zero-base budget according to the guidelines contained in this Code section. (g) The judicial branch is encouraged to participate in the zero-base budgeting process. (h) The Joint Fiscal Affairs Subcommittee, as authorized under Code Section 28-5-23, may review all information and materials related to any zero-base budget request to include hearings as necessary. (i) The Office of Planning and Budget and the Joint Fiscal Affairs Subcommittee shall maintain effectiveness, efficiency, and equity measures related to zero-base budgeting. (j) This Code section shall be automatically repealed on June 30, 2019, unless reauthorized by the General Assembly."
PART II SECTION 2-1. Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the General Assembly, is amended by revising Code Section 28-5-6, relating to the Senate Budget Office and the House Budget Office, as follows: "28-5-6. (a) The Senate is authorized to establish and provide for a Senate Budget Office. The House of Representatives is authorized to establish and provide for a House Budget Office President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives are

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authorized by mutual agreement to provide for the establishment of a Joint Legislative Budget Office and employ a director and other staff for that office. (b) The director of the Senate Joint Legislative Budget Office is authorized to request information and material from all state departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, committees, authorities, and agencies in connection with his or her duties; and all such departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, committees, authorities, and agencies are directed to furnish such information and material as the director shall request. (c) The director of the House Budget Office is authorized to request information and material from all state departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, committees, authorities, and agencies in connection with his or her duties; and all such departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, committees, authorities, and agencies are directed to furnish such information and material as the director shall request. All information and material received by the House Budget Office under this subsection shall be made available to the chairpersons of the House Appropriations Committee, the House Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight Committee, and other officers of the House of Representatives as may be designated by the Speaker of the House; and upon direction by such chairpersons and such other officers of the House as may be designated by the Speaker of the House, the House Budget Office shall request any needed information and material from any state department, board, bureau, commission, committee, authority, or agency."
SECTION 2-2. Said Title 28 is further amended in Code Section 28-4-2, relating to powers and duties of the Legislative Services Committee, by revising subsection (e) as follows:
"(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."
SECTION 2-3. Said Title 28 is further amended by revising paragraph (1) of subsection (c) of Code Section 28-5-42, relating to fiscal note requirements, as follows:
"(c)(1) In the event a bill having a significant impact as described in paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of this Code section is introduced not later than the twentieth day of any session, the chairperson of the committee to which such bill is referred shall request the director of the Office of Planning and Budget and the state auditor to submit any such fiscal note as to the fiscal effect of any such bill and to file a copy of such fiscal note with the Senate Joint Legislative Budget Office and the House Budget

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Office. The chairperson shall make such request after the bill is referred to the committee."
PART III SECTION 3-1. Title 8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to buildings, is amended by revising Code Section 8-2-144, relating to accounting of certain fees by the Commissioner of Insurance, as follows: "8-2-144. The Commissioner of Insurance shall file a report on or before December 15 of each year accounting for all fees received by the Commissioner under this part and Part 3 of this article for the preceding 12 month period and for the actual costs of the inspection programs under this part and Part 3 of this article for the preceding 12 month period. Such report shall be provided to the chairpersons of the House Appropriations Committee, the Senate Appropriations Committee, the House Governmental Affairs Committee, and the Senate Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee, the director of the Office of Planning and Budget, the director of the Senate Budget Office, and the director of the House Joint Legislative Budget Office."
SECTION 3-2. Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, is amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 15-6-77.4, relating to certain additional divorce case filing fees, as follows:
"(a) In addition to any fees required in Code Sections 15-6-77, 15-6-77.2, 15-6-77.3, and 47-14-51, for filing each divorce case, the clerk of superior court shall charge an additional fee of $5.00. Each clerk of the superior court shall collect the additional fees for divorce cases as provided in this Code section and shall pay such moneys over to the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority by the last day of the month there following, to be deposited by the authority into the general treasury. The authority shall, on a quarterly basis, make a report and accounting of all funds collected pursuant to this Code section and shall submit such report and accounting to the Office of Planning and Budget, the House Budget Office, and the Senate Joint Legislative Budget Office no later than 60 days after the last day of the preceding quarter."
SECTION 3-3. Said Title 15 is further amended by revising Code Section 15-9-60.1, relating to certain additional marriage license fees, as follows:
"15-9-60.1. In addition to any fees required in Code Section 15-9-60 for receiving marriage applications, issuing marriage licenses, and recording relative thereto, the judge of the probate court shall charge an additional fee of $15.00 for issuing a marriage license. No amount of this additional fee shall be paid into the Judges of the Probate Courts Retirement Fund of Georgia provided for in Chapter 11 of Title 47 or be used for the

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purpose of calculating retirement benefits for judges of the probate courts. Each judge of the probate court shall collect the additional fees for issuing marriage licenses as provided in this Code section and shall pay such moneys over to the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority by the last day of the month there following, to be deposited by the authority into the general treasury. The authority shall, on a quarterly basis, make a report and accounting of all funds collected pursuant to this Code section and shall submit such report and accounting to the Office of Planning and Budget, the House Budget Office, and the Senate Joint Legislative Budget Office no later than 60 days after the last day of the preceding quarter."
SECTION 3-4. Said Title 15 is further amended by revising paragraph (3) of subsection (e) of Code Section 15-18-12, relating to judicial circuit travel expenses, as follows:
"(3) In determining the travel budget for each judicial circuit, the council shall consider the budget request submitted by the district attorney of each judicial circuit, the geographic size and the caseload of each circuit, and such other facts as may be relevant. The council is authorized to establish a contingency reserve of not more than 3 percent of the total amount appropriated by the General Assembly in order to meet any expenses which could not be reasonably anticipated. The council shall submit to each district attorney, the state auditor, the House Budget Office, and the Senate Joint Legislative Budget Office a monthly report showing the budget amount of expenditures made under the travel budget. The council may periodically review and adjust said budget as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this Code section."
SECTION 3-5. Said Title 15 is further amended by revising Code Section 15-21-74, relating to payment of certain amounts of the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority, as follows:
"15-21-74. The sums provided for under paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 15-21-73 shall be assessed and collected by the court officer charged with the duty of collecting moneys arising from fines and shall be paid over to the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority by the last day of the month there following, to be deposited by the authority into the general treasury. The sums provided for under paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of Code Section 15-21-73 shall be assessed and collected by the court officer charged with the duty of collecting moneys arising from forfeited bonds and shall be paid over to the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority by the last day of the month there following for remittance to the Office of the State Treasurer; provided, however, that if the local governing authority has an approved procedure to verify the applicant's income as set forth in Code Section 17-12-80, the court officer shall remit 50 percent of such funds to the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority, and the remaining 50 percent shall be remitted to the local governing

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authority and reported to the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority. The authority shall, on a quarterly basis, make a report and accounting of all funds collected and disbursed pursuant to this article and shall submit such report and accounting to the Office of Planning and Budget, the House Budget Office, and the Senate Joint Legislative Budget Office no later than 60 days after the last day of the preceding quarter."
SECTION 3-6. Said Title 15 is further amended by revising Code Section 15-21-113, relating to payment of certain amounts to the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority, as follows:
"15-21-113. The sums provided for in Code Section 15-21-112 shall be assessed and collected by the court officer charged with the duty of collecting moneys arising from fines and shall be paid over by the last day of the following month to the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority for remittance to the Georgia Crime Victims Compensation Board, to be deposited into the Georgia Crime Victims Emergency Fund. The authority shall, on a quarterly basis, make a report and accounting of all funds collected pursuant to this article and shall submit such report and accounting to the Office of Planning and Budget, the House Budget Office, and the Senate Joint Legislative Budget Office no later than 60 days after the last day of the preceding quarter."
SECTION 3-7. Said Title 15 is further amended by revising subsection (c) of Code Section 15-21A-6.1, relating to the judicial operation fund fees in superior court, as follows:
"(c) The authority shall, on a quarterly basis, make a report and accounting of all funds collected pursuant to this Code section and shall submit such report and accounting to the Office of Planning and Budget, the House Budget Office, and the Senate Joint Legislative Budget Office no later than 60 days after the last day of the preceding quarter."
SECTION 3-8. Said Title 15 is further amended by revising subsection (c) of Code Section 15-21A-6.2, relating to the judicial operation fund fees in state court, as follows:
"(c) The authority shall, on a quarterly basis, make a report and accounting of all funds collected pursuant to this Code section and shall submit such report and accounting to the Office of Planning and Budget, the House Budget Office, and the Senate Joint Legislative Budget Office no later than 60 days after the last day of the preceding quarter."

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SECTION 3-9. Said Title 15 is further amended by revising subsection (c) of Code Section 15-21A-7, relating to the reporting and accounting system of the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority, as follows:
"(c) The authority shall, on a quarterly basis, make a detailed report and accounting of all fines and fees collected and remitted by any court and shall submit such report and accounting to the Legislative Oversight Committee for the Georgia Public Defender Standards Council, the Office of Planning and Budget, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Georgia, the House Budget Office, and the Senate Joint Legislative Budget Office no later than 60 days after the last day of the preceding quarter."
SECTION 3-10. Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, is amended by revising subsection (c) of Code Section 20-2-320, relating to the Education Information Steering Committee, as follows:
"(c) For the purpose of this article, authorized educational agencies shall be the Department of Education; the Department of Early Care and Learning; the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia; the Technical College System of Georgia; the Education Coordinating Council; the Professional Standards Commission; the Office of Student Achievement; the education policy and research components of the office of the Governor; the Office of Planning and Budget; the Senate Joint Legislative Budget Office; the House Budget Office; the House Research Office; and the Senate Research Office. Any information collected over the state-wide comprehensive educational information system, including individual student records and individual personnel records, shall be accessible by authorized educational agencies, provided that any information which is planned for collection over the system but which is temporarily being collected by other means shall also be accessible by authorized educational agencies and provided, further, that adequate security provisions are employed to protect the privacy of individuals. All data maintained for this system shall be used for educational purposes only. In no case shall information be released by an authorized educational agency which would violate the privacy rights of any individual student or employee. Information released by an authorized educational agency in violation of the privacy rights of any individual student or employee shall subject the authorized educational agency to all penalties under applicable state and federal law. Any information collected over the state-wide comprehensive educational information system which is not stored in an individual student or personnel record format shall be made available to the Governor and the House and Senate Appropriations, Education, Education and Youth, and Higher Education committees, except information otherwise prohibited by statute. Data which are included in an individual student record or individual personnel record format shall be extracted from such records and made available in nonindividual record format for use by the Governor, committees of the General Assembly, and agencies other than authorized educational agencies."

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SECTION 3-11. Said Title 20 is further amended by revising Code Section 20-3-133, relating to certain payments to local junior college operating authorities, as follows:
"20-3-133. There shall be paid to every local operating authority which shall have established a junior college under this article, upon which construction had commenced prior to January 1, 1964, and which is not operated as a unit of the university system under the board of regents an amount which shall be determined on the basis of a budget for each fiscal year, developed pursuant to a formula agreed upon by the local operating authority, the director of the Senate Joint Legislative Budget Office, the director of the House Budget Office, and the director of the Office of Planning and Budget. Budgets prepared pursuant to this authority shall be for expenses incurred by a junior college for educational and general expenditures as set forth in the latest edition of the publication entitled 'College and University Business Administration.' Such formula shall include financial participation from the local operating authority to include student matriculation fees and funds derived from not less than a one-half nor more than a three-fourths mill tax established by the local operating authority on the ad valorem tax digest of its political subdivision. No state funds shall be appropriated for capital construction. Expenditure under this article shall be audited annually by the Department of Audits and Accounts."
SECTION 3-12. Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to law enforcement, is amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 35-2-41.1, relating to donation or conveyance of property, equipment, or services to the Department of Public Safety, as follows:
"(a) Any offer to donate or convey by deed, gift, rent, lease, or other means any property, equipment, or services to the department shall be made in writing through command channels to the commissioner. If the commissioner approves the offer, he or she shall submit a written proposal of the offer to the board for its approval. A copy of the formal proposal shall be forwarded by the commissioner to the Office of Planning and Budget, the Senate Budget Office, and the House Joint Legislative Budget Office, any either of which may comment on the proposal."
SECTION 3-13. Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public officers, is amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 45-12-78, relating to budget estimates, as follows:
"(b) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, 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

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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 state treasurer 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 Joint Legislative Budget Office 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. Funds may also be transferred between the Senate, the office of the Lieutenant Governor, and the office of the Secretary of the Senate. Funds may also be transferred between 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. Funds may also be transferred between the Office of Legislative Counsel, the Office of Legislative Fiscal Officer, and the Office of Legislative Budget Analyst Joint Legislative Budget Office."
SECTION 3-14. Said Title 45 is further amended by revising Code Section 45-12-82, relating periodic work programs of state budget units, as follows:
"45-12-82. The Governor, through the Office of Planning and Budget, shall require each budget unit, other than those of the legislative branch and the judicial branch, to file periodic work programs with the Office of Planning and Budget at such time as the Office of Planning and Budget shall direct. As provided in Code Section 45-12-83, no allotment of funds shall be approved for any budget unit until such budget unit has filed a periodic work program with the Office of Planning and Budget and the periodic work program has been approved by the Governor. The work program shall be presented on forms prescribed by the Office of Planning and Budget and shall contain such information as the Governor, through the Office of Planning and Budget, may require. The work program shall include the amount of the portion of the appropriation required for the period's expenditures based on the budget prepared as provided in this part. Periodic work programs may be amended from time to time in such manner as the Office of Planning and Budget may require. A duplicate copy of all of the periodic work programs and any amendments thereto shall be filed simultaneously with the Office of Planning and Budget, the state treasurer, the state auditor, the Senate Budget Office, and the House Joint Legislative Budget Office."

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SECTION 3-15. Said Title 45 is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 45-12-85, relating to examination and investigation of periodic work programs, as follows:
"(b) The Governor through the Office of Planning and Budget shall seek to effect economy, efficiency, decentralization of state government, and sound fiscal management in reviewing budget allotment requests and may make such changes to the budget allotment requests to meet these goals and objectives and which are consistent with and subject to the method and provisions contained in the General Appropriations Act. Upon determination that the requested budget allotment conforms with the approved work program and meets the above-mentioned goals and objectives, the Governor shall execute his or her warrant on the treasury for the funds included in the approved budget allotment. Notwithstanding any authorization for expenditure included in an appropriations Act, all appropriations in excess of the approved budget allotments for the budget year, as determined by the Office of Planning and Budget, shall cease to be an obligation of the state. The Office of Planning and Budget shall notify the House Joint Legislative Budget Office and the Senate Budget Office of any such action with appropriate supporting information."
SECTION 3-16. Said Title 45 is further amended by revising subsection (d) of Code Section 45-12-95, relating to certain duties of the Office of Planning and Budget, as follows:
"(d) The Office of Planning and Budget must review and approve all proposed costsaving initiatives prior to their implementation for the implementing agency to be eligible for receipt of financial incentives. However, as part of this review, the Office of Planning and Budget must consult with a cross section of agencies and the House Joint Legislative Budget Office and the Senate Budget Office."
SECTION 3-17. Said Title 45 is further amended by revising Code Section 45-12-110, relating to federal assistance budgetary requirements, as follows:
"45-12-110. (a) Any state department, board, bureau, commission, authority, or other state agency, except the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia and its employees, intending to apply for any new program of federal assistance under any federal program shall notify the House Joint Legislative Budget Office, the Senate Budget Office, and the director of the Office of Planning and Budget of its intention to apply for such federal assistance at least 30 days prior to filing the application for such assistance. Such notification shall include a summary description of the proposed federal assistance project, the amount of federal funds to be requested, the amount of state matching funds, if any, to be required in connection with obtaining federal assistance, and the period of time to be covered by the proposed federal assistance project. (b) The House Joint Legislative Budget Office, the Senate Budget Office, and the director of the Office of Planning and Budget, acting jointly or independently, are

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authorized and directed to devise and distribute such forms as may be necessary to carry out subsection (a) of this Code section and, in connection therewith, to adopt and promulgate such rules and regulations as may be necessary to ensure compliance with said subsection."
SECTION 3-18. Said Title 45 is further amended by revising Code Section 45-12-111, relating to analysis of impact federal assistance, as follows:
"45-12-111. As soon as practicable after receiving a notification provided for in Code Section 4512-110, it shall be the duty of the legislative budget analyst Joint Legislative Budget Office to analyze the short-term and long-term impact the proposed federal assistance project would have on state budgetary and fiscal matters if the application for federal assistance were approved. Upon completion of said analysis, the legislative budget analyst Legislative Joint Budget Office shall forward a copy of same to the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, each member of the appropriations committees of the House of Representatives and Senate, and to any member of the General Assembly requesting a copy of said analysis."
SECTION 3-19. Said Title 45 is further amended by revising paragraph (21) of subsection (c) of Code Section 45-13-22, relating to distribution of Georgia Laws and House and Senate journals, as follows:
"(21) House Joint Legislative Budget Office and Senate Budget Office -- one set each two sets;"
SECTION 3-20. Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, is amended by revising paragraph (5) of subsection (e) of Code Section 50-5A-11, relating to certain records not public records, as follows:
"(5) Given to the Governor, the Attorney General and the Department of Law, the Office of Planning and Budget, officers of the General Assembly, the legislative budget offices Joint Legislative Budget Office, the state accounting officer and the State Accounting Office, the state auditor and the Department of Audits and Accounts, or the State Depository Board for use and public disclosure in the ordinary performance of those officers' and offices' duties."
SECTION 3-21. Said Title 50 is further amended by revising Code Section 50-25-7.1, relating to the technology empowerment fund to be administered by the Georgia Technology Authority, as follows:
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(a) The authority is authorized and directed to establish a technology empowerment fund to be administered by the authority. The fund shall consist of such moneys appropriated or otherwise available to the authority as the board may determine from time to time to deposit therein. Subject to the appropriations process, the decisionmaking and priority-setting responsibilities for allocating these funds are vested in the chief information officer and the director of the Office of Planning and Budget. (b) The chief information officer is authorized to identify and select individual projects, initiatives, and systems to improve service delivery to be funded through the technology empowerment fund. Such projects shall demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the chief information officer, reduced costs through the use of technology. In identification and selection of such projects, initiatives, and systems, the chief information officer shall give priority to those which provide demonstrable cost savings and improved service delivery on a recurring basis through the employment of technology and training. Eligible projects, initiatives, and systems to receive disbursements from the technology empowerment fund may be selected from agency budget requests. Quarterly reports of the operations of the technology empowerment fund shall be required to be made to the board, the Office of Planning and Budget, the Senate Budget Office, and the House Joint Legislative Budget Office to ensure proper oversight and accountability. (c) Each project or initiative developed and supported from the technology empowerment fund shall employ technology that is compatible with the architecture and standards established by the authority and shall be accounted for by a discrete account established for the individual project or initiative item in the operating budget and capital budget. (d) A steering committee composed of the chairperson of the House Appropriations Committee or his or her designee from among the membership of the committee, the chairperson of the Senate Appropriations Committee or his or her designee from among the membership of the committee, the director of the Office of Planning and Budget, the House Budget Office, the Senate Budget Office the director of the Joint Legislative Budget Office, the state auditor, and a representative from the Governor's office shall advise and consult with the chief information officer regarding initiatives to receive funding from the technology empowerment fund and shall receive quarterly reports from the chief information officer as to the status of funded projects."
SECTION 3-22. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 50-34-17, relating to the OneGeorgia Authority Overview Committee, as follows:
"(a) There is established the OneGeorgia Authority Overview Committee to be composed of one member of the House of Representatives to be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, one member of the Senate to be appointed by the President of the Senate, the director of the Senate Joint Legislative Budget Office or his or her designee, the director of the House Budget Office or his or her designee, and two members of the General Assembly to be appointed by the Governor. The

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legislative members shall serve for terms as members of the committee concurrent with their terms of office as members of the General Assembly. The first members of the committee shall be appointed by not later than July 1, 2000. Thereafter, their successors shall be appointed during the first 30 days of each regular legislative session which is held immediately following the election of members of the General Assembly."

PART IV SECTION 4-1. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

SECTION 4-2. 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:

E Abdul-Salaam N Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin N Baker Y Battles Y Bearden N Beasley-Teague N Bell N Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway N Brooks N Bruce Y Bryant N Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V

Y Davis Dawkins-Haigler
Y Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar N Drenner Y Dudgeon N Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England N Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans N Floyd N Fludd Y Franklin N Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick N Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin

N Heckstall Y Hembree N Henson Y Hill N Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston N Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson N Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs N James E Jasperse Y Jerguson E Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S N Jordan N Kaiser N Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey N Long
Lucas

N Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills N Mitchell N Morgan Y Morris N Mosby N Murphy E Neal, J N Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey N Randall Y Reece Y Rice

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C N Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T N Smyre Y Spencer N Stephens, M Y Stephens, R
Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley N Thomas N Tinubu E Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon N Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard

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Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield N Heard

Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning N Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders Y Scott, M N Scott, S

N Williams, A N Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 126, nays 45.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

Representatives Dawkins-Haigler of the 93rd, Lucas of the 139th, and Stephenson of the 92nd stated that they had been called from the floor of the House during the preceding roll call. They wished to be recorded as voting "nay" thereon.

Representative Long of the 61st stated that he inadvertently voted "nay" on the preceding roll call. He wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon.

HB 269. By Representatives Rice of the 51st, Austin of the 10th, Powell of the 29th, Harden of the 28th and Yates of the 73rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to drivers' licenses, so as to provide for definitions; to provide that a driver granted a license due to an impairment of his or her parent or guardian must be accompanied while driving; to provide a definition of immediate family; to amend Chapter 16 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Driver Services, so as to grant authority to the commissioner to conduct background checks for certain applicants; to amend Chapter 8 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to probation, so as to exempt certain transactions relating to ignition interlock devices from subject matter jurisdiction requirement; to repeal conflicting laws; to provide for related matters; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to drivers' licenses, so as to provide for definitions; to provide that a driver granted a license due to an impairment of his or her parent or guardian must be accompanied while driving; to provide a definition of immediate family; to add an offense which mandates a

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suspension of the offender's driver's license upon conviction; to change certain fees regarding reinstatement of licenses; to provide for issuance of limited driving permits in certain situations; to change the requirement that certain statements by law enforcement officers need to be sworn statements; to provide that defensive driving courses be certified and approved by the Department of Driver Services; to provide that certificates of completion from unlicensed courses shall not be recognized; to change certain provisions regarding issuance of identification cards; to change certain definitions regarding issuance of commercial drivers' licenses; to change certain requirements for issuance of an identification card for persons with disabilities; to amend Chapter 16 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Driver Services, so as to grant authority to the commissioner to conduct background checks for certain applicants; to amend Chapter 8 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to probation, so as to exempt certain transactions relating to ignition interlock devices from subject matter jurisdiction requirement; to amend Chapter 13 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to instructors in driver training and operators of driver training schools, so as to increase fees related to driving training programs; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; to provide for related matters; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to drivers' licenses, is amended by revising paragraph (9) of Code Section 40-5-1, relating to definitions, as follows:
"(9) 'DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program' means a program certified by the Department of Driver Services which consists of two components: assessment and intervention. In the case of a conviction or plea of nolo contendere to a violation of Code Section 40-6-391 or in any other instance in which a person may be referred to a DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program, the program administers the assessment component and refers such offender to the intervention component."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of Code Section 40-5-22, relating to minimum ages for licensees, as follows:
"(b)(1) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a) of this Code section, any person 14 years of age or older who has a parent or guardian who is medically incapable of being licensed to operate a motor vehicle due to visual impairment may apply for and, subject to the approval of the commissioner, may be issued a restricted noncommercial Class P instruction permit for the operation of a noncommercial Class C vehicle. Any person permitted pursuant to this subsection shall be accompanied by such visually impaired parent or guardian whenever operating a motor vehicle whenever operating a motor vehicle by such physically

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impaired parent or guardian or by a person at least 21 years of age who is licensed as a driver for a commercial or noncommercial Class C vehicle, who is fit and capable of exercising control over the vehicle, and who is occupying a seat beside the driver. The department shall require satisfactory proof that the physically impaired parent or guardian previously held a valid driver's license in the State of Georgia, another state, or the District of Columbia before issuing an instructional permit pursuant to this paragraph."
SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of Code Section 40-5-24, relating to instruction permits and graduated licensing, as follows:
"(2) The department shall, after all applicable requirements have been met, issue to the applicant a Class D driver's license which shall entitle the applicant, while having such license in his or her immediate possession, to drive a Class C vehicle upon the public highways of this state under the following conditions:
(A) Any Class D license holder shall not drive a Class C motor vehicle on the public roads, streets, or highways of this state between the hours of 12:00 Midnight and 6:00 A.M. eastern standard time or eastern daylight time, whichever is applicable; and
(B)(i) Any Class D license holder shall not drive a Class C motor vehicle upon the public roads, streets, or highways of this state when more than three other passengers in the vehicle who are not members of the driver's immediate family are less than 21 years of age. (ii) During the six-month period immediately following issuance of such license, any Class D license holder shall not drive a Class C motor vehicle upon the public roads, streets, or highways of this state when any other passenger in the vehicle is not a member of the driver's immediate family. (iii) Notwithstanding the provisions of division (i) of this subparagraph, during the second six-month period immediately following issuance of such license, any Class D license holder shall not drive a Class C motor vehicle upon the public roads, streets, or highways of this state when more than one other passenger in the vehicle who is not a member of the driver's immediate family is less than 21 years of age; provided, however, that a Class D license holder shall not be charged with a violation of this paragraph alone but may be charged with violating this paragraph in addition to any other traffic offense. (C) For purposes of this paragraph, the term 'immediate family' shall include the license holder's parents and step-parents, siblings and step-siblings, children, and any other person who resides at the license holder's residence."
SECTION 4. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 40-5-54, relating to mandatory suspensions of drivers' licenses, as follows:

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"(a) The department shall forthwith suspend, as provided in Code Section 40-5-63, the license of any driver upon receiving a record of such driver's conviction of the following offenses, whether charged as a violation of state law or of a local ordinance adopted pursuant to Article 14 of Chapter 6 of this title:
(1) Homicide by vehicle, as defined by Code Section 40-6-393; (2) Any felony in the commission of which a motor vehicle is used; (3) Hit and run or leaving the scene of an accident in violation of Code Section 40-6270; (4) Racing on highways and streets; (5) Using a motor vehicle in fleeing or attempting to elude an officer; (6) Fraudulent or fictitious use of or application for a license as provided in Code Section 40-5-120 or 40-5-125; or (7) Operating a motor vehicle with a revoked, canceled, or suspended registration in violation of Code Section 40-6-15; or (8) Any felony violation of Article 1 of Chapter 9 of Title 16 if such offense related to an identification document as defined in Code Section 16-9-4."
SECTION 5. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (b) and subparagraph (e)(1)(B) of Code Section 40-5-58, relating to habitual violators, as follows:
"(b) When the records of the department disclose that any person has been arrested and convicted of a violation of Chapter 6 of this title, or of a valid local ordinance adopted pursuant thereto, of an offense occurring on or after January 1, 1976, which record of arrest and conviction, when taken with and added to previous arrests and convictions of such person as contained in the files of the department, reveals that such person is a habitual violator as defined in subsection (a) of this Code section, the department shall forthwith notify such person that upon the date of notification such person has been declared by the department to be a habitual violator, and that henceforth his or her driver's license has been revoked by operation of law and that it shall be unlawful for such habitual violator to operate a motor vehicle in this state unless otherwise provided in this Code section. Notice shall be given by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery, with return receipt requested; or, in lieu thereof, notice may be given by personal service upon such person. In the event that at the time of determination the habitual violator had been issued a driver's license, such license shall be revoked by such notice and shall be surrendered to the department within ten days of notification of such determination. For the purposes of this chapter, notice given by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery with return receipt requested mailed to the person's last known address shall be prima-facie evidence that such person received the required notice. In addition to the procedure set forth in this subsection, the sentencing judge or prosecutor in a conviction which conviction classifies the defendant as a habitual violator may, at the time of sentencing, declare such defendant to be a habitual violator. The judge or prosecutor shall, when declaring a defendant to be a habitual violator, then give personal notice to such defendant on forms provided by the department that

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henceforth it shall be unlawful for such habitual violator to operate a motor vehicle in this state unless otherwise provided in this Code section. The judge or prosecutor, as the case may be, shall within three days forward to the department the order declaring that the defendant is a habitual violator, the notice of service, with the defendant's driver's license or a sworn affidavit of the defendant declaring that the driver's license has been lost, and the department's copy of the uniform citation or the official notice of conviction attached thereto."
"(B) Such person has not been convicted, or pleaded nolo contendere to a charge, of a violation of any provision of this chapter or Chapter 6 of this title which resulted in the death or injury of any individual;"
SECTION 6. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 40-5-60, relating to effective dates of revocations and suspensions, as follows:
"40-5-60. (a) All revocations and suspensions provided for in this chapter shall be effective on the day the driver receives actual knowledge or legal notice thereof, whichever occurs first. Notice of suspension by operation of law shall be considered legal notice. Any license suspension or revocation mandated in this chapter following a person's conviction for any offense, including suspensions due to the accumulation of points pursuant to Code Section 40-5-57, shall be by operation of law. (b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter to the contrary, for any suspension or revocation for which the department is required to send notice to the driver, the department shall be authorized to direct such notice to the driver's new address as reflected in the records of the United States Postal Service in lieu of or in addition to sending such notice to the address reflected in his or her driving record."
SECTION 7. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of Code Section 40-5-63, relating to periods of suspension and conditions of return of drivers' licenses, as follows:
"(2) Upon the second conviction of any such offense within five years, as measured from the dates of previous arrests for which convictions were obtained to the date of the current arrest for which a conviction is obtained, the period of suspension shall be for three years. At the end of 120 days, the person may apply to the department for reinstatement of said driver's license; except that if such license was suspended as a result of a second conviction of a violation of Code Section 40-6-391 within five years, the person shall not be eligible to apply for license reinstatement until the end of 18 months. Such license shall be reinstated if such person submits proof of completion of a DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program and pays a restoration fee of $210.00 or $200.00 when such reinstatement is processed by mail unless such conviction was a recidivist conviction in which case the restoration fee shall be $510.00 or $500.00 when processed by mail, provided that, if such license

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was suspended as a result of a conviction of an offense listed in Code Section 40-554, such license shall be reinstated if such person submits proof of completion of either a defensive driving program approved by the department or a DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program and pays the prescribed restoration fee. A driver's license suspended as a result of a conviction of a violation of Code Section 40-6-391 shall not become valid and shall remain suspended until such person submits proof of completion of a DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program, provides proof of installation and maintenance of an ignition interlock device for a period of six months coinciding with the issuance of an ignition interlock device limited driving permit as provided in Code Section 40-5-64 unless waived due to financial hardship, and pays the prescribed restoration fee. For purposes of this paragraph, a plea of nolo contendere and all previous accepted pleas of nolo contendere to an offense listed in Code Section 40-5-54 within such five-year period of time shall constitute a conviction. For the purposes of this paragraph, a plea of nolo contendere to a charge of violating Code Section 40-6-391 and all prior accepted pleas of nolo contendere within five years, as measured from the dates of previous arrests for which convictions were obtained or pleas of nolo contendere were accepted to the date of the current arrest for which a plea of nolo contendere is accepted, shall be considered and counted as convictions; or"
SECTION 8. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 40-5-64, relating to limited driving permits, as follows:
"(a) To whom issued. (1) Notwithstanding any contrary provision of Code Section 40-5-57 or 40-5-63 or any other Code section of this chapter, any person who has not been previously convicted or adjudicated delinquent for a violation of Code Section 40-6-391 within five years, as measured from the dates of previous arrests for which convictions were obtained or pleas of nolo contendere were accepted to the date of the current arrest for which a conviction is obtained or a plea of nolo contendere is accepted, may apply for a limited driving permit when and only when that person's driver's license has been suspended in accordance with paragraph (2) of subsection (a.1) of Code Section 40-522, subsection (d) of Code Section 40-5-57, paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 40-5-63, paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 40-5-67.2, or subsection (a) of Code Section 40-5-57.1, when the person is 18 or over and his or her license was suspended for exceeding the speed limit by 24 miles per hour or more but less than 34 miles per hour, and the sentencing judge, in his or her discretion, decides it is reasonable to issue a limited driving permit. (2) Any person whose driver's license has been suspended and who is subject to a court order for installation and use of an ignition interlock device as a condition of probation pursuant to the provisions Article 7 of Chapter 8 of Title 42 may apply for a limited driving permit.

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(3) To the extent a person is subject to more than one suspension for which a permit may be issued, the department shall not issue such permit unless the suspensions are for a conviction for driving under the influence in violation of Code Section 40-6-391 imposed pursuant to Code Section 40-5-63 and an administrative suspension imposed pursuant to paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 40-5-67.2 arising from the same incident."
SECTION 9. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsections (c), (d), and (f) of Code Section 40-5-67.1, relating to testing for driving under the influence and administrative license suspensions, as follows:
"(c) If a person under arrest or a person who was involved in any traffic accident resulting in serious injuries or fatalities submits to a chemical test upon the request of a law enforcement officer and the test results indicate that a suspension or disqualification is required under this Code section, the results shall be reported to the department. Upon the receipt of a sworn report of the law enforcement officer that the officer had reasonable grounds to believe the arrested person had been driving or was in actual physical control of a moving motor vehicle upon the highways or elsewhere throughout this state in violation of Code Section 40-6-391 or that such person had been driving or was in actual physical control of a moving motor vehicle upon the highways or elsewhere throughout this state and was involved in a traffic accident involving serious injuries or fatalities and that the person submitted to a chemical test at the request of the law enforcement officer and the test results indicate either an alcohol concentration of 0.08 grams or more or, for a person under the age of 21, an alcohol concentration of 0.02 grams or more, the department shall suspend the person's driver's license, permit, or nonresident operating privilege pursuant to Code Section 40-5-67.2, subject to review as provided for in this chapter. Upon the receipt of a sworn report of the law enforcement officer that the arrested person had been operating or was in actual physical control of a moving commercial motor vehicle and the test results indicate an alcohol concentration of 0.04 grams or more, the department shall disqualify the person from operating a motor vehicle for a minimum period of one year. (d) If a person under arrest or a person who was involved in any traffic accident resulting in serious injuries or fatalities refuses, upon the request of a law enforcement officer, to submit to a chemical test designated by the law enforcement officer as provided in subsection (a) of this Code section, no test shall be given; but the law enforcement officer shall report the refusal to the department. Upon the receipt of a sworn report of the law enforcement officer that the officer had reasonable grounds to believe the arrested person had been driving or was in actual physical control of a moving motor vehicle upon the highways or elsewhere throughout this state in violation of Code Section 40-6-391 or that such person had been driving or was in actual physical control of a moving motor vehicle upon the highways or elsewhere throughout this state and was involved in a traffic accident which resulted in serious injuries or fatalities and that the person had refused to submit to the test upon the request of the

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law enforcement officer, the department shall suspend the person's driver's license, permit, or nonresident operating privilege for a period of one year or if the person was operating or in actual physical control of a commercial motor vehicle, the department shall disqualify the person from operating a commercial motor vehicle and shall suspend the person's driver's license, permit, or nonresident operating privilege, subject to review as provided for in this chapter."
"(f)(1) The law enforcement officer, acting on behalf of the department, shall personally serve the notice of intention to suspend or disqualify the license of the arrested person or other person refusing such test on such person at the time of the person's refusal to submit to a test or at the time at which such a test indicates that suspension or disqualification is required under this Code section. The law enforcement officer shall take possession of any driver's license or permit held by any person whose license is subject to suspension pursuant to subsection (c) or (d) of this Code section, if any, and shall issue a 30 day temporary permit. The officer shall forward the person's driver's license to the department along with the notice of intent to suspend or disqualify and the sworn report required by subsection (c) or (d) of this Code section within ten calendar days after the date of the arrest of such person. This paragraph shall not apply to any person issued a 180 day temporary permit pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 40-5-67. The failure of the officer to transmit the sworn report required by this Code section within ten calendar days shall not prevent the department from accepting such report and utilizing it in the suspension of a driver's license as provided in this Code section. (2) If notice has not been given by the arresting officer, the department, upon receipt of the sworn report of such officer, shall suspend the person's driver's license, permit, or nonresident operating privilege or disqualify such person from operating a motor vehicle and, by regular mail, at the last known address, notify such person of such suspension or disqualification. The notice shall inform the person of the grounds of suspension or disqualification, the effective date of the suspension or disqualification, and the right to review. The notice shall be deemed received three days after mailing."
SECTION 10. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (3) of subsection (a) of Code Section 40-5-75, relating to suspensions of drivers' licenses for controlled substance convictions, as follows:
"(3) Upon the third or subsequent conviction of any such offense within five years, as measured from the dates of previous arrests for which convictions were obtained to the date of the current arrest for which a conviction is obtained, such person's license shall be suspended for a period of five years. At the end of two years, the person may apply to the department for a three-year driving permit upon compliance with the following conditions:

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(A) Such person has not been convicted or pleaded nolo contendere to any drug related offense, including driving under the influence, for a period of two years immediately preceding the application for such permit; (B) Such person submits proof of completion of a licensed drug treatment program. Such proof shall be submitted within two years of the license suspension and prior to the issuance of the permit. Such licensed drug treatment program shall be paid for by the offender. The offender shall pay a permit fee of $25.00 to the department; (C) Such person submits proof of financial responsibility as provided in Chapter 9 of this title; and (D) Refusal to issue such permit would cause extreme hardship to the applicant. For the purposes of this subparagraph, the term 'extreme hardship' means that the applicant cannot reasonably obtain other transportation, and, therefore, the applicant would be prohibited from:
(i) Going to his or her place of employment or performing the normal duties of his or her occupation; (ii) Receiving scheduled medical care or obtaining prescription drugs; (iii) Attending a college or school at which he or she is regularly enrolled as a student; or (iv) Attending regularly scheduled sessions or meetings of support organizations for persons who have addiction or abuse problems related to alcohol or other drugs, which organizations are recognized by the commissioner. At the end of five years from the date on which the license was suspended, the person may apply to the department for reinstatement of his or her driver's license by submitting proof of completion of a DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program and paying to the Department of Driver Services a restoration fee of $410.00 or $400.00 when such reinstatement is processed by mail. For purposes of this paragraph, a plea of nolo contendere and all previous pleas of nolo contendere within such five-year period of time shall constitute a conviction."
SECTION 11. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 40-5-81, relating to optional driver improvement programs, as follows:
"(a) Any driver improvement program at which attendance is required by court order shall conform to the requirements of this article. When a defensive driving course is required by a court having jurisdiction over misdemeanor traffic law offenses or by any prosecuting attorney thereof, such course shall be certified and approved by the department under the provisions of Code Sections 40-5-82 and 40-5-83. Certificates of completion from unlicensed defensive driving courses shall not be recognized for any purposes under this article."

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SECTION 12. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (1) of subsection (a) and subsections (c) and (e) of Code Section 40-5-83, relating to establishment and approval of driver improvement clinics, as follows:
"(a)(1) The commissioner shall establish criteria for the approval of driver improvement clinics. To be approved, a clinic shall provide and operate either a defensive driving course, an advanced defensive driving course, or a professional defensive driving course or any combination thereof. Clinics shall be composed of uniform education and training programs consisting of six hours of instruction designed for the rehabilitation of problem drivers. The commissioner shall establish standards and requirements concerning the contents of courses, qualifications of instructors, attendance requirements for students, and examinations. Approved clinics shall charge a fee of $75.00 $95.00 for a defensive driving course, an advanced defensive driving course, or a professional defensive driving course; except that such clinics may charge different fees of their own choosing if the person is not enrolling in such course pursuant to court order or department requirement. No driver improvement clinic shall be approved unless such clinic agrees in writing to pay to the state, for the costs of administration, a fee of $5.00 for each student or each offender who enrolls in the program that pays to the driver improvement clinic the aforementioned fee, provided that nothing in this Code section shall be construed so as to allow the department to retain any funds required by the Constitution to be paid into the state treasury. No clinic shall be approved unless such clinic agrees in writing to allow the examination and audit of the books, records, and financial statements of such clinic. Clinics may be operated by any individual, partnership, or corporation, association, civic group, club, county, municipality, board of education, school, or college. Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to affect in any way driving programs established for purposes of insurance premium reductions under the provisions of Code Section 33-9-42. " "(c) The commissioner shall be authorized to issue a special license to the instructor of any driver improvement clinic who is qualified to teach the alcohol and drug course prescribed in subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-142. A driver improvement clinic shall offer such alcohol and drug course only through a qualified instructor and shall not charge a fee for such course of more than $25.00 $35.00. No driver improvement clinic shall be approved to offer such alcohol and drug course unless such clinic agrees in writing to pay to the state, for the costs of administration, a fee of $5.00 for each student or each offender who enrolls in the program that pays to the driver improvement clinic the aforementioned fee, provided that nothing in this Code section shall be construed so as to allow the department to retain any funds required by the Constitution to be paid into the state treasury. The commissioner shall be authorized to issue a special license to the a licensed instructor of any commercial driver training school to teach the alcohol and drug course prescribed in subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-142 who is qualified to teach a teen-age driver education course, which course consists of a minimum of 30 hours of classroom and six hours of behind-the-

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wheel training. The alcohol and drug program may be included in the 30 hours of classroom training as part of a curriculum approved by the department. Any fee authorized by law for such a drug and alcohol course may be included in the tuition charge for a teen-age driver education course. Any text or workbook provided or required by the Department of Public Safety Driver Services for such alcohol and drug course shall be provided by the department at the same fee as currently charged by the department to any public or private school, contractor, or appropriate representative currently teaching the program." "(e) The department is designated as the agency responsible for establishing criteria for the approval of DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Programs. An applicant shall meet the certification criteria promulgated by the department through its standards and shall provide the following services: (1) the assessment component and (2) the intervention component. The department is designated as the agency responsible for establishing rules and regulations concerning the contents and duration of the components of DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Programs, qualifications of instructors, attendance requirements for students, examinations, and program evaluations. Qualified instructors shall be certified for periods of four years each, which may be renewed. Approved DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Programs shall charge a fee of $82.00 $87.00 for the assessment component and $190.00 $205.00 for the intervention component. An additional fee for required student program materials shall be established by the department in such an amount as is reasonable and necessary to cover the cost of such materials. No DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program shall be approved unless such clinic agrees in writing to submit reports as required in the rules and regulations of the department and to allow the examination and audit of the books, records, and financial statements of such DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program by the department or its authorized agent. DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Programs may be operated by any public, private, or governmental entity; provided, however, that, except as otherwise provided in this subsection, in any political subdivision in which a DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program is operated by a private entity, whether for profit or nonprofit, neither the local county board of health nor any other governmental entity shall fund any new programs in that area. Programs currently in existence which are operated by local county boards of health or any other governmental entities shall be authorized to continue operation. New programs may be started in areas where no private DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Programs have been made available to said community. The Department of Corrections is authorized to operate DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Programs in its facilities where offenders are not authorized to participate in such programs in the community, provided that such programs meet the certification criteria promulgated by the Department of Driver Services. All such programs operated by the Department of Corrections shall be exempt from all fee provisions established in this subsection specifically including the rebate of any fee for the costs of administration. No DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program shall be approved unless such clinic agrees in writing to pay to the

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state, for the costs of administration, a fee of $22.00 $27.00, for each offender assessed or each offender attending for points reduction, provided that nothing in this Code section shall be construed so as to allow the department to retain any funds required by the Constitution of Georgia to be paid into the state treasury; and provided, further, that the department shall comply with all provisions of Part 1 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 45, the 'Budget Act,' except Code Section 45-12-92, prior to expending any such miscellaneous funds."
SECTION 13. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (d) of Code Section 40-5-84, relating to reinstatement of suspended drivers' licenses for points, as follows:
"(d) The license of any person whose license is suspended for the second time within a five-year period as a result of the assessment of points pursuant to Code Section 40-557 shall be reinstated by the department immediately upon receipt by the department of a certificate of completion of an advanced approved defensive driving course and the payment of a restoration fee of $310.00 or $300.00 when such reinstatement is processed by mail."
SECTION 14. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsections (c), (e), and (f) of Code Section 40-5-103, relating to identification cards, as follows:
"(c) The department shall not be authorized to collect a fee for an identification card from those persons who are entitled to a free veterans' or honorary driver's license under the provisions of Code Section 40-5-36." "(e) The commissioner may by rule authorize incentive discounts where identification cards are renewed by Internet, telephone, or mail. Any person who has previously been issued a driver's license who transitions from such license or applies for an identification card in addition to such license shall be eligible for such incentive discounts.
(f)(1) Every identification card shall be renewed on or before its expiration upon application, payment of the required fee, and, if applicable, satisfactory completion of any other requirements imposed by law. (2) An application for renewal of an identification card may be submitted by:
(A) Personal appearance before the department; or (B) Subject to rules or regulations of the department consistent with considerations of public safety and efficiency of service to identification card holders, means other than personal appearance which may include, without limitation, by mail or electronically. The department may by such rules or regulations exempt persons renewing, obtaining, or transitioning to identification cards under this paragraph from any surrender requirement imposed under Georgia law. (3) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Code section, there shall be no fee whatsoever for replacement of any identification card solely due to a change of the identification card holder's name or address, provided that such replacement

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identification card shall be valid only for the remaining period of such original term; and provided, further, that only one such free replacement identification card may be obtained within the period for which the identification card was originally issued. Any application for the replacement of a lost identification card or due to a change in the identification card holder's name or address submitted within 150 days of the expiration of said identification card shall be treated as an application for renewal subject to the applicable fees as set forth in this Code section."
SECTION 15. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (22) of Code Section 40-5-142, relating to definitions applicable to commercial drivers' licenses, as follows:
"(22) 'Serious traffic violation' means conviction of any of the following offenses or a conviction of any law or ordinance equivalent thereto in this state, in any other state, or in any foreign jurisdiction, when operating either a commercial motor vehicle or, unless otherwise specified, a noncommercial motor vehicle:
(A) Speeding 15 or more miles per hour above the posted speed limit; (B) Reckless driving; (C) Following another vehicle too closely; (D) Improper or erratic lane change, including failure to signal a lane change; (E) A violation, arising in connection with a fatal crash, of state law or a local ordinance, relating to motor vehicle traffic control, excluding parking, weight, length, height, and vehicle defect violations, and excluding homicide by vehicle as defined in Code Section 40-6-393; (F) A railroad grade crossing violation in a noncommercial motor vehicle; (G) Driving a commercial motor vehicle without obtaining a commercial driver's license; (H) Driving a commercial motor vehicle without a commercial driver's license in the driver's immediate possession, and excluding such violations when the person's commercial driver's license or commercial driving privilege is suspended, revoked, canceled, or disqualified; or (I) Driving a commercial motor vehicle without a commercial driver's license of the proper class and endorsements for the specific vehicle being operated or for the passengers or type of cargo transported; or (J) Use of a wireless telecommunications device in violation of Code Section 40-6241.2."
SECTION 16. Said chapter is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"40-5-148.3. (a) Any person applying for issuance or renewal of a commercial driver's license shall submit a certification of his or her type of driving and a current medical examiner's certificate to the department as required by 49 C.F.R. Parts 383 and 391. Receipt of such current medical examiner's certificate shall be reflected upon such person's driving

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record and posted to his or her CDLIS driver record as his or her medical certification status. (b) Upon the expiration of the medical examiner's certificate submitted to the department pursuant to this Code section, the department shall update the medical certification status of such person on his or her driving record and his or her CDLIS driving record. The department shall notify such person of the change of his or her medical certification status and advise such person that he or she will be disqualified from operating a commercial motor vehicle indefinitely if such person does not submit a current medical examiner's certificate to the department within 60 days. Such notice shall be sent via certified mail or such other delivery service obtained by the department that results in delivery confirmation to the address reflected on its records as the driver's mailing address. (c) A commercial driving disqualification imposed as the result of the expiration of a medical examiner's certificate shall be reinstated, and changes to a person's medical certification status shall be updated upon receipt of a current medical examiner's certificate. (d) The department shall suspend the commercial driving privilege or commercial driver's license of any person who submits a medical examiner's certificate containing false information. The period of such suspension shall be 60 days."
SECTION 17. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 40-5-172, relating to identification cards for persons with disabilities, as follows:
"40-5-172. (a) The identification card for persons with disabilities shall be issued to a person with a permanent disability for a period of four five years and shall be renewable on the applicant's birthday in the fourth year following such issuance. Such identification cards shall be issued to persons:
(1) With obvious permanent disabilities without further verification of disability; and (2) With disabilities which are not obvious upon presentation of the current sworn affidavit of at least one medical doctor attesting to such permanent disability. A current affidavit shall be presented at each request for renewal. (b) The identification card for persons with disabilities shall be issued to a person with a temporary disability upon presentation of a sworn affidavit of at least one medical doctor attesting to such disability and estimating the duration of such disability. Such identification cards shall be issued for periods of six months. A current affidavit of a medical doctor attesting to the continuance of such disability shall be presented at each request for renewal thereafter. (c) The commissioner may by rule authorize renewal of an identification card issued to a person with a permanent disability by means other than personal appearance. No further documentation of such person's disability shall be required for such renewal."

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SECTION 18. Chapter 16 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Driver Services, is amended by adding a new subsection to Code Section 40-16-5, relating to the authority of the commissioner, as follows:
"(f) Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the commissioner is authorized to promulgate regulations allowing for background investigations of applicants for credentials in any of the industries regulated by the department by means other than classifiable electronically recorded fingerprints in instances in which an applicant attempts to comply with the applicable statutory language mandating such background investigation, but his or her fingerprints cannot be captured electronically for reasons that are beyond the applicant's control."
SECTION 19. Chapter 8 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to probation, is amended by adding a new subsection to Code Section 42-8-111, relating to court ordered installation of ignition interlock devices, as follows:
"(f) Exemptions granted due to financial hardship pursuant to paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of this Code section shall be exempt from the subject-matter jurisdiction limitations imposed in Code Sections 40-13-32 and 40-13-33."
SECTION 20. Chapter 13 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to instructors in driver training and operators of driver training schools, is amended by revising paragraph (4) of Code Section 43-13-4, relating to qualifications of driver training school operators, as follows:
"(4) Provide a continuous surety company bond in the principal sum of $2,500.00 $10,000.00 for the protection of the contractual rights of students in such form as will meet with the approval of the department and written by a company authorized to do business in this state; provided, however, that the aggregate liability of the surety for all breaches of the condition of the bond in no event shall exceed the principal sum of $2,500.00 $10,000.00 per location, and a single bond at such rate for all schools operated by the same person may be provided in satisfaction of this paragraph. The surety on any such bond may cancel such bond on giving 30 days' notice thereof in writing to the department and shall be relieved of liability for any breach of any condition of the bond which occurs after the effective date of cancellation. If at any time said bond is not valid and in force, the license of the school or program shall be deemed suspended by operation of law until a valid surety company bond is again in force;"
SECTION 21. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 43-13-6.1, relating to special licenses for driver training school instructors qualified to teach alcohol and drug courses, as follows:

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"(a) The commissioner shall be authorized to issue a special license to the instructor of any driver training school who is qualified to teach the alcohol and drug course prescribed in subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-142. A driver training school shall offer such alcohol and drug course only through a qualified instructor and shall not charge a fee for such course of more than $25.00 $35.00."

SECTION 22. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 43-13-9, relating to disposition of money received from driver training programs, as follows:
"43-13-9. (a) Every person completing a driver education program consisting of 30 hours of classroom or online theoretical training and six hours of in-car training and who is therefore entitled to a completion certificate issued by the department shall pay, for the costs of administration, a fee of $5.00 to the department. The $5.00 administrative fee may be included in the program tuition fee charged by a licensed clinic or school for their approved driver education program. (b) All moneys received under this chapter shall be deposited with the Office of the State Treasurer."

SECTION 23. This Act shall become effective on January 1, 2012.

SECTION 24. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Representative Jerguson of the 22nd moved that HB 269 be recommitted to the Committee on Rules

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

E Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison N Amerson Y Anderson N Ashe Y Atwood N Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock

N Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler N Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey N Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans

Y Heckstall N Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James E Jasperse

Y Mayo N McBrayer Y McCall N McKillip
Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy E Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer N Nix N Oliver N O'Neal

Y Setzler Y Shaw N Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L N Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M N Stephens, R Y Stephenson N Talton N Tankersley

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N Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas
Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J N Clark, V N Coleman N Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer N Cooper Y Crawford

Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner N Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene N Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B N Harden, M N Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Y Jerguson E Johnson N Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd N Knight Y Lane N Lindsey Y Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G N Manning
Marin E Martin Y Maxwell

N Pak Y Parent
Parrish N Parsons N Peake N Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett N Purcell N Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece N Rice N Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders Y Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu E Walker N Watson
Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson N Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson N Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 127, nays 41.

The motion prevailed.

HB 280. By Representatives Harbin of the 118th, Ehrhart of the 36th, Rice of the 51st, Anderson of the 117th, Sheldon of the 105th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Georgia Emergency Telephone Number 9-1-1 Service Act of 1977," so as to correct a crossreference; to provide additional uses for Emergency Telephone System Fund moneys; to provide for the enhancement of dispatch and response activities and equipment of public safety personnel; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Part 4 of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Georgia Emergency Telephone Number 9-1-1 Service Act of 1977," so as to correct a cross-reference; to provide additional uses for Emergency Telephone System Fund moneys; to provide for the enhancement of dispatch and response activities and equipment of public safety personnel; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Part 4 of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Georgia Emergency Telephone Number 9-1-1 Service Act of 1977," is amended by revising subparagraph (C) of paragraph (18) of Code Section 46-5-122, relating to definitions relative to the "Georgia Emergency Telephone Number 9-1-1 Service Act of 1977," as follows:
"(C) Other costs which may be paid with money from the Emergency Telephone System Fund, pursuant to subsection (e) (f) of Code Section 46-5-134."
SECTION 2. Said part is further amended by revising subsection (f) of Code Section 46-5-134, relating to the establishment of the Emergency Telephone System Fund, as follows:
"(f)(1) In addition to cost recovery as provided in subsection (e) of this Code section, money from the Emergency Telephone System Fund shall be used only to pay for:
(1)(A) The lease, purchase, or maintenance of emergency telephone equipment, including necessary computer hardware, software, and data base provisioning; addressing; and nonrecurring costs of establishing a 9-1-1 system; (2)(B) The rates associated with the service supplier's 9-1-1 service and other service supplier's recurring charges; (3)(C) The actual cost, according to generally accepted accounting principles, of salaries, including benefits, of employees and employee benefits incurred by the local government for employees hired by the local government solely for the operation and maintenance of the emergency 9-1-1 system and the actual cost of training such of those employees who work as dispatchers or and employees who work as directors as that term is defined in Code Section 46-5-138.2, whether such employee benefits are purchased directly from a third-party insurance carrier, funded by the local government's self-funding risk program, or funded by the local government's participation in a group self-insurance fund. As used in this paragraph, the term 'employee benefits' means health benefits, disability benefits, death benefits, accidental death and dismemberment benefits, pension benefits, retirement benefits, workers' compensation, and such other benefits as the local government may provide. Said term shall also include any post-employment benefits the local government may provide; (D) The actual cost, according to generally accepted accounting principles, of training employees hired by the local government solely for the operation and maintenance of emergency 9-1-1 system and employees who work as directors as that term is defined in Code Section 46-5-138.2; (4)(E) Office supplies of the public safety answering points used directly in providing emergency 9-1-1 system services; (5)(F) The cost of leasing or purchasing a building used as a public safety answering point. Moneys from the fund cannot shall not be used for the

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construction or lease of an emergency 9-1-1 system building until the local government has completed its street addressing plan; (6)(G) The lease, purchase, or maintenance of computer hardware and software used at a public safety answering point, including computer-assisted dispatch systems and automatic vehicle location systems; (7)(H) Supplies directly related to providing emergency 9-1-1 system services, including the cost of printing emergency 9-1-1 system public education materials; and (8)(I) The lease, purchase, or maintenance of logging recorders used at a public safety answering point to record telephone and radio traffic. (2)(A) In addition to cost recovery as provided in subsection (e) of this Code section, money from the Emergency Telephone System Fund may be used to pay for those purposes set forth in subparagraph (B) of this paragraph, if:
(i) The local government's 9-1-1 system provides enhanced 9-1-1 service; (ii) The revenues from the 9-1-1 charges or wireless enhanced 9-1-1 charges in the local government's Emergency Telephone System Fund at the end of any fiscal year shall be projected to exceed the cost of providing enhanced 9-1-1 services as authorized in subparagraphs (A) through (I) of paragraph (1) of this subsection and the cost of providing enhanced 9-1-1 services as authorized in subparagraphs (A) through (I) of paragraph (1) of this subsection includes a reserve amount equal to at least 10 percent of the previous year's expenditures; and (iii) Funds for such purposes are distributed pursuant to an intergovernmental agreement between the local governments whose citizens are served by the emergency 9-1-1 system proportionately by population as determined by the most recent decennial census published by the United States Bureau of the Census at the time such agreement is entered into. (B) Pursuant to subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, the Emergency Telephone System Fund may be used to pay for: (i) The actual cost, according to generally accepted accounting principles, of insurance purchased by the local government to insure against the risks and liability in the operation and maintenance of the emergency 9-1-1 system on behalf of the local government or on behalf of employees hired by the local government solely for the operation and maintenance of the emergency 9-1-1 system and employees who work as directors as that term is defined in Code Section 46-5-138.2, whether such insurance is purchased directly from a thirdparty insurance carrier, funded by the local government's self-funding risk program, or funded by the local government's participation in a group selfinsurance fund. As used in this division, the term 'cost of insurance' shall include, but shall not be limited to, any insurance premiums, unit fees, and broker fees paid for insurance obtained by the local government; (ii) The lease, purchase, or maintenance of a mobile communications vehicle and equipment, if the primary purpose and designation of such vehicle is to function as a backup 9-1-1 system center;

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(iii) The allocation of indirect costs associated with supporting the 9-1-1 system center and operations as identified and outlined in an indirect cost allocation plan approved by the local governing authority that is consistent with the costs allocated within the local government to both governmental and business-type activities; (iv) The lease, purchase, or maintenance of mobile public safety voice and data equipment or towers necessary to carry out the function of 9-1-1 system operations; and (v) The lease, purchase, or maintenance of public safety voice and data communications systems located in the 9-1-1 system facility that further the legislative intent of providing the highest level of emergency response service on a local, regional, and state-wide basis, including equipment and associated hardware and software that supports the use of public safety wireless voice and data communication systems."

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:

E Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black N Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick

Y Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James E Jasperse Y Jerguson E Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd

Y Mayo N McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy E Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu E Walker Y Watson

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Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M N Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long
Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin E Martin Y Maxwell

Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders Y Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 168, nays 4.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

Representative Lucas of the 139th 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 167. By Representatives Davis of the 109th, Maxwell of the 17th, Rogers of the 26th, Meadows of the 5th, Cooper of the 41st and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, so as to provide for changes in the definitions of the terms "group accident and sickness insurance" and "true association"; to provide a short title; to provide certain definitions; to include plan administrators in prompt pay requirements; to provide for penalties; to provide an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, so as to provide for changes in the definitions of the terms "group accident and sickness insurance" and "true association"; to provide a short title; to provide certain definitions; to include plan administrators in prompt pay requirements; to provide for penalties; to provide an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

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SECTION 1. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Insurance Delivery Enhancement Act of 2011."
SECTION 2. Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, is amended by revising paragraphs (2) and (3) of subsection (a) of Code Section 33-30-1 as follows:
"(2) Under a policy issued to an association, including a labor union, which shall have a constitution and bylaws and which has been organized and is maintained in good faith for purposes other than that of obtaining insurance, insuring at least 25 ten members, employees, or employees of members of the association for the benefit of persons other than the association or its officers or trustees. As used in this paragraph, the term 'employees' may include retired employees; (3) Under a policy issued to the trustees of a fund established by two or more employers in the same industry, by one or more labor unions, by one or more employers and one or more labor unions, or by an association, as defined in paragraph (2) of this Code section, which trustees shall be deemed the policyholder, to insure not less than 25 ten employees of the employers or members of the union or of such association or of members of such association for the benefit of persons other than the employers or other unions or such associations. As used in this paragraph, the term 'employees' includes the officers, managers, and employees of the employer and the individual proprietor or partners, if the employer is an individual proprietor or partnership. The term may include retired employees. The policy may provide that the term 'employees' shall include the trustees or their employees, or both, if their duties are principally connected with such trusteeship;"
SECTION 3. Said title is further amended by revising subparagraph (a)(7)(A) of Code Section 33-30-1 as follows:
"(7)(A) Under a policy issued to a legal entity providing a multiple employer welfare arrangement, which means any employee benefit plan which is established or maintained for the purpose of offering or providing accident and sickness benefits to the employees of two or more employers, including self-employed individuals, individuals whose compensation is reported on federal Internal Revenue Service Form 1099, and their spouses or dependents. The term does shall not apply to any plan or arrangement which is established or maintained by a tax-exempt rural electric cooperative or a collective bargaining agreement."
SECTION 4. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 33-23-100, relating to the definition of administrator, as follows:
"33-23-100. (a) As used in this article, the term:

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(1) 'Administrator' means any business entity that, directly or indirectly, collects charges, fees, or premiums; adjusts or settles claims, including investigating or examining claims or receiving, disbursing, handling, or otherwise being responsible for claim funds; and or provides underwriting or precertification and preauthorization of hospitalizations or medical treatments for residents of this state for or on behalf of any insurer, including business entities that act on behalf of a single or multiple employer self-insurance health plans, and plan or a self-insured municipalities municipality or other political subdivisions subdivision. Licensure is also required for administrators who act on behalf of self-insured plans providing workers' compensation benefits pursuant to Chapter 9 of Title 34. For purposes of this article, each activity undertaken by the administrator on behalf of an insurer or the client of the administrator is considered a transaction and is subject to the provisions of this title. (2) 'Business entity' means a corporation, association, partnership, sole proprietorship, limited liability company, limited liability partnership, or other legal entity. (3) 'Standard financial quarter' means a three-month period ending on March 31, June 30, September 30, or December 31 of any calendar year. (b) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a) of this Code section, the following are exempt from licensure as so long as such entities are acting directly through their officers and employees: (1) An employer on behalf of its employees or the employees of one or more subsidiary or affiliated corporations of such employer; (2) A union on behalf of its members; (3) An insurance company licensed in this state or its affiliate unless the affiliate administrator is placing business with a nonaffiliate insurer not licensed in this state; (4) An insurer which is not authorized to transact insurance in this state if such insurer is administering a policy lawfully issued by it in and pursuant to the laws of a state in which it is authorized to transact insurance; (5) A life or accident and sickness insurance agent or broker licensed in this state whose activities are limited exclusively to the sale of insurance; (6) A creditor on behalf of its debtors with respect to insurance covering a debt between the creditor and its debtors; (7) A trust established in conformity with 29 U.S.C. Section 186 and its trustees, agents, and employees acting thereunder; (8) A trust exempt from taxation under Section 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code and its trustees and employees acting thereunder or a custodian and its agents and employees acting pursuant to a custodian account which meets the requirements of Section 401(f) of the Internal Revenue Code; (9) A bank, credit union, or other financial institution which is subject to supervision or examination by federal or state banking authorities;

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(10) A credit card issuing company which advances for and collects premiums or charges from its credit card holders who have authorized it to do so, provided that such company does not adjust or settle claims; (11) A person who adjusts or settles claims in the normal course of his or her practice or employment as an attorney and who does not collect charges or premiums in connection with life or accident and sickness insurance coverage or annuities; (12) A business entity that acts solely as an administrator of one or more bona fide employee benefit plans established by an employer or an employee organization, or both, for whom the insurance laws of this state are preempted pursuant to the federal Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, 29 U.S.C. Section 1001, et seq. An insurance company licensed in this state or its affiliate if such insurance company or its affiliate is solely administering limited benefit insurance. For the purpose of this paragraph, the term 'limited benefit insurance' means accident or sickness insurance designed, advertised, and marketed to supplement major medical insurance and specifically shall include accident only, CHAMPUS supplement, disability income, fixed indemnity, long-term care, or specified disease insurance; or (13) An association that administers workers' compensation claims solely on behalf of its members. (c) A business entity claiming an exemption shall submit an exemption notice on a form provided by the Commissioner. This form must be signed by an officer of the company and submitted to the department by December 31 of the year prior to the year for which an exemption is to be claimed. Such exemption notice shall be updated in writing within 30 days if the basis for such exemption changes. An administrator claiming an exemption pursuant to paragraphs (3) and (4) of subsection (b) of this Code section shall be subject to the provisions of Code Sections 33-24-59.5 and 33-24-59.14. (d) Obtaining a license as an administrator does not exempt the applicant from other licensing requirements under this title. (e) Obtaining a license as an administrator subjects the applicant to the provisions of Code Sections 33-24-59.5 and 33-24-59.14. (f) An administrator shall be subject to Code Sections 33-24-59.5 and 33-24-59.14 unless the administrator provides sufficient evidence that the self-insured health plan failed to properly fund the plan to allow the administrator to pay any outside claim."
SECTION 5. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 33-24-59.5, relating to timely payment of health benefits, as follows:
"33-24-59.5. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Benefits' means the coverages provided by a health benefit plan for financing or delivery of health care goods or services; but such term does not include capitated payment arrangements under managed care plans. (2) 'Health benefit plan' means any hospital or medical insurance policy or certificate, health care plan contract or certificate, qualified higher deductible health plan, health

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maintenance organization subscriber contract, any health benefit plan established pursuant to Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45, or any dental or vision care plan or policy, or managed care plan or self-insured plan; but health benefit plan does not include policies issued in accordance with Chapter 31 of this title; disability income policies; or Chapter 9 of Title 34, relating to workers' compensation. (3) 'Insurer' means an accident and sickness insurer, fraternal benefit society, nonprofit hospital service corporation, nonprofit medical service corporation, health care corporation, health maintenance organization, provider sponsored health care corporation, or any similar entity and any self-insured health benefit plan not subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the federal Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, 29 U.S.C. Section 1001, et seq., which entity provides for the financing or delivery of health care services through a health benefit plan, the plan administrator of any health plan, or the plan administrator of any health benefit plan established pursuant to Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 or any other administrator as defined in paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 33-23-100. (b)(1) All benefits under a health benefit plan will be payable by the insurer which is obligated to finance or deliver health care services under that plan upon such insurer's receipt of written or electronic proof of loss or claim for payment for health care goods or services provided. The insurer shall within 15 working days for electronic claims or 30 calendar days for paper claims after such receipt mail or send electronically to the insured or other person claiming payments under the plan payment for such benefits or a letter or electronic notice which states the reasons the insurer may have for failing to pay the claim, either in whole or in part, and which also gives the person so notified a written itemization of any documents or other information needed to process the claim or any portions thereof which are not being paid. Where the insurer disputes a portion of the claim, any undisputed portion of the claim shall be paid by the insurer in accordance with this chapter. When all of the listed documents or other information needed to process the claim has been received by the insurer, the insurer shall then have 15 working days for electronic claims or 30 calendar days for paper claims within which to process and either mail payment for the claim or a letter or notice denying it, in whole or in part, giving the insured or other person claiming payments under the plan the insurer's reasons for such denial. (2) Receipt of any proof, claim, or documentation by an entity which administrates or processes claims on behalf of an insurer shall be deemed receipt of the same by the insurer for purposes of this Code section. (c) Each insurer shall pay to the insured or other person claiming payments under the health benefit plan interest equal to 18 12 percent per annum on the proceeds or benefits due under the terms of such plan for failure to comply with subsection (b) of this Code section. (d) An insurer may only be subject to an administrative penalty by the Commissioner as authorized by the insurance laws of this state when such insurer processes less than 95 percent of all claims in a standard financial quarter in compliance with paragraph (1)

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of subsection (b) of this Code section. Such penalty shall be assessed on data collected by the Commissioner. (e) This Code section shall be applicable when an insurer is adjudicating claims for its fully insured business or its business as a third-party administrator."
SECTION 6. Said title is further amended in Article 1 of Chapter 24, relating to general provisions concerning insurance, by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"33-24-59.14. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Administrator' shall have the same meaning as provided in Code Section 33-23100. (2) 'Benefits' shall have the same meaning as provided in Code Section 33-24-59.5. (3) 'Facility' shall have the same meaning as provided in Code Section 33-20A-3. (4) 'Health benefit plan' shall have the same meaning as provided in Code Section 3324-59.5. (5) 'Health care provider' shall have the same meaning as provided in Code Section 33-20A-3. (6) 'Insurer' means an accident and sickness insurer, fraternal benefit society, nonprofit hospital service corporation, nonprofit medical service corporation, health care corporation, health maintenance organization, provider sponsored health care corporation, or any similar entity, which entity provides for the financing or delivery of health care services through a health benefit plan, the plan administrator of any health plan, or the plan administrator of any health benefit plan established pursuant to Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45. (b)(1) All benefits under a health benefit plan will be payable by the insurer or administrator which is obligated to finance or deliver health care services or process claims under that plan upon such insurer's or administrator's receipt of written or electronic proof of loss or claim for payment for health care goods or services provided. The insurer or administrator shall within 15 working days for electronic claims or 30 calendar days for paper claims after such receipt mail or send electronically to the facility or health care provider claiming payments under the plan payment for such benefits or a letter or notice which states the reasons the insurer or administrator may have for failing to pay the claim, either in whole or in part, and which also gives the facility or health care provider so notified a written itemization of any documents or other information needed to process the claim or any portions thereof which are not being paid. Where the insurer or administrator disputes a portion of the claim, any undisputed portion of the claim shall be paid by the insurer or administrator in accordance with this chapter. When all of the listed documents or other information needed to process the claim have been received by the insurer or administrator, the insurer or administrator shall then have 15 working days for electronic claims or 30 calendar days for paper claims within which to process and either mail payment for the claim or a letter or notice denying it, in whole or in part,

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giving the facility or health care provider claiming payments under the plan the insurer's or administrator's reasons for such denial. (2) Receipt of any proof, claim, or documentation by an entity which administers or processes claims on behalf of an insurer shall be deemed receipt of the same by the insurer for purposes of this Code section. (c) Each insurer or administrator shall pay to the facility or health care provider claiming payments under the health benefit plan interest equal to 12 percent per annum on the proceeds or benefits due under the terms of such plan for failure to comply with subsection (b) of this Code section. (d) An insurer or administrator may only be subject to an administrative penalty by the Commissioner as authorized by the insurance laws of this state when such insurer or administrator processes less than 95 percent of all claims in a standard financial quarter in compliance with paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section. Such penalty shall be assessed on data collected by the Commissioner. (e) This Code section shall be applicable when an insurer is adjudicating claims for its fully insured business or its business as a third-party administrator. (f) This Code section shall not apply to limited benefit insurance policies. For the purpose of this subsection, the term 'limited benefit insurance' means accident or sickness insurance designed, advertised, and marketed to supplement major medical insurance and specifically shall include accident only, CHAMPUS supplement, disability income, fixed indemnity, long-term care, or specified disease insurance."

SECTION 7. (a) Except as otherwise provided by subsection (b) of this section, this Act shall become effective on July 1, 2011. (b) Sections 4, 5, and 6 of this Act shall become effective January 1, 2013.

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:

E Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner

Y Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt
Horne Y Houston

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C N Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R

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Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J N Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner N Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James E Jasperse Y Jerguson E Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey
Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B
Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Mosby Y Murphy E Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak N Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders Y Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Smith, T N Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley N Taylor, D Y Taylor, R N Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu E Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard N Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 162, nays 9.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

Representative Long of the 61st 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.

House of Representatives 401 Paul D. Coverdell Legislative Office Building
Atlanta, Georgia 30334

March 14, ad 2011

Dear Mr. Clerk,

Article III, Section V, Paragraph III, of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, provides in part that "No bill shall pass which refers to more than one subject matter." Further, Article I, Section II, Paragraph V, provides that "Legislative acts in violation of this Constitution or the Constitution of the United States are void, and the judiciary shall

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so declare them." This version of HB 167 unconstitutionally refers to more than one subject matter. As such, I was unable to vote in favor of it.

Respectfully,

/s/ Bobby Franklin

Representative Channell of the 116th District, Chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Ways and Means has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 73 HB 259 HB 321 HB 381 HB 450

Do Pass Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass

HB 119 HB 291 HB 322 HB 389 HB 462

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Channell of the 116th
Chairman
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:

HR 596. By Representative Ralston of the 7th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Liberty Day on March 16th, 2011; and for other purposes.
HR 597. By Representatives Hill of the 21st and Byrd of the 20th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Colonel Tonya R. Boylan; and for other purposes.
Representative O'Neal of the 146th moved that the House do now adjourn until 9:30 o'clock, A.M., Wednesday, March 16, 2011, and the motion prevailed.

Pursuant to the adjournment Resolution previously adopted by the House and Senate, the Speaker announced the House adjourned until 9:30 o'clock, A.M., Wednesday, March 16, 2011.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Thirtieth Legislative Day

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 9:30 o'clock, A.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.

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

E Abdul-Salaam Abrams Allison Amerson Anderson Ashe Atwood Baker Battles Bearden Bell Benton Black Braddock Brockway Bryant Buckner Burns Carter Casas Channell Cheokas Clark, V Coleman Collins Cooke Coomer Cooper Crawford

Davis Dempsey Dickerson Dickey Dickson Dobbs Drenner Dudgeon Dutton Ehrhart England Epps, J Evans Fludd Franklin Frazier Fullerton Gardner Geisinger Golick Gordon Greene Hamilton Hanner Harden, B Harden, M Harrell Hatchett Heard

Hembree E Henson
Hill Holcomb Holmes Holt Horne Houston Howard Hugley Jackson Jacobs James Jasperse Jerguson Johnson Jones, J Kaiser Kendrick Kidd Lane Lindsey Long Maddox, B Maddox, G E Maxwell Mayo McBrayer McCall

McKillip Meadows Mills Mitchell Mosby Murphy Neal, J Neal, Y Nimmer Nix O'Neal Pak Parent Parrish Parsons Peake Powell, A Powell, J Purcell Ramsey Randall Reece Rice Riley Roberts Rynders E Scott, M Scott, S Setzler

Shaw Sheldon Sims, B Smith, E Smith, K Smith, L Smith, R Smyre Spencer Stephens, M Stephens, R Talton Tankersley Taylor, D Taylor, R Taylor, T Thomas Tinubu Watson Welch Weldon Wilkerson Wilkinson Willard Williams, A Williams, E Yates Ralston, Speaker

The following members were off the floor of the House when the roll was called:

Representatives Austin of the 10th, Brooks of the 63rd, Bruce of the 64th, Byrd of the 20th, Clark of the 98th, Dawkins-Haigler of the 93rd, Dollar of the 45th, Dukes of the 150th, Epps of the 128th, Hatfield of the 177th, Hudson of the 124th, Jordan of the 77th, Knight of the 126th, Lucas of the 139th, Marin of the 96th, Martin of the 47th, Morgan of the 39th, Morris of the 155th, Pruett of the 144th, Rogers of the 26th, Smith of the 168th, Stephenson of the 92nd, Teasley of the 38th, Walker of the 107th, and Williamson of the 111th.

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They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Reverend Ray Newman, Pastor, Macedonia Community Baptist Church, Braselton, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Cheokas of the 134th Vice-Chairman of the Committee on Information and Audits, reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day had been read and found to be correct.
By unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.
3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.
4. Reports of Standing Committees.
5. Third reading and passage of Local uncontested Bills.
6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 538. By Representative Geisinger of the 48th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professions, so as to provide for legislative intent; to provide for definitions; to create the State Board of Locksmiths; to provide for the membership, duties, and powers of such board; to provide for fees; to provide for the licensing and registration of locksmiths and apprentices; to provide for qualifications for licensing and registration; to provide for continuing education; to provide for certain documentation and records; to provide for identification cards; to provide for the maintenance of

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certain information; to prohibit certain acts; to provide for penalties and sanctions; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries.
HB 539. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Bryant of the 160th, Watson of the 163rd, Stephens of the 161st, Purcell of the 159th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act relating to the school system of the City of Savannah and Chatham County, approved March 21, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2636), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 28, 2010 (Ga. L. 2010, p. 3637), so as to revise provisions relating to the term of office of the president of the board of education; to provide for submission of this Act for approval under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 540. By Representative Allison of the 8th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Young Harris ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 541. By Representatives Epps of the 140th, Benton of the 31st, Baker of the 78th, Allison of the 8th, Weldon of the 3rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 10 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to obstruction of public administration and related offenses, so as to provide for the offense of threatening or intimidating a law enforcement officer, public official, or other person relating to such person's involvement in a judicial proceeding; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.

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HB 542. By Representative Powell of the 171st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 2 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to service creditable toward retirement benefits under the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia, so as to provide for the transfer of service credit from the Georgia Judicial Retirement System to the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia; to provide for the transfer of funds; to provide for conditions and payment; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.
HB 543. By Representatives Harrell of the 106th, Rice of the 51st, Clark of the 98th, Floyd of the 99th, Mitchell of the 88th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Recorder's Court of Gwinnett County approved March 27, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 3125), as amended, specifically by an Act approved September 18, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 432), and an Act approved May 5, 2005 (Ga. L. 2005, p. 3729), so as to revise certain provisions relating to the solicitor-general of Gwinnett County; to provide that the solicitor-general of Gwinnett County shall serve as the prosecuting attorney of the Recorder's Court of Gwinnett County; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 544. By Representatives Parent of the 81st, Henson of the 87th and Holcomb of the 82nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reincorporate the City of Doraville in the County of DeKalb, approved October 13, 1971 (Ga. L. 1971 Ex. Sess., p. 2154), as amended, so as to provide that the office of mayor shall be a part-time position; to provide for a transition; to provide for a city manager and duties of such city manager; to provide for the calculation of qualifying fees; to provide for related matters; to provide for a referendum; to provide for an effective date and contingent repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 545. By Representatives Parent of the 81st, Henson of the 87th and Holcomb of the 82nd:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Doraville ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $25,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to repeal a local constitutional amendment; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 546. By Representative Stephens of the 164th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use tax, so as extend for a limited period of time an exemption with respect to sales of tangible property used for and in the renovation or expansion of a zoological institution; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 547. By Representative Stephens of the 164th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use taxes, so as to provide an exemption for the sale or use of fuel for use in the cooling of refrigerated shipping containers; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 548. By Representative Martin of the 47th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 34-9-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to workers' compensation, so as to provide that individuals who are parties to a franchise agreement shall not be considered employees; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industrial Relations.

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HB 549. By Representative Ashe of the 56th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating one or more community improvement districts in unincorporated Fulton County and within each municipality therein, approved April 3, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 5460), as amended, so as to provide for an additional power of each district and its board; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 550. By Representative Ashe of the 56th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Fulton County, approved December 3, 1880 (Ga. L. 188081, p. 508), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 29, 1973 (Ga. L. 1973, p. 2462), and by an Act approved April 12, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 4148), so as to provide for powers and duties of the chairperson; to provide for the submission of this Act to the United States Department of Justice; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 553. By Representative Austin of the 10th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Habersham County and to provide for its powers and duties; to provide for definitions; to provide for the composition of the board and the selection and appointment of members; to provide for the qualification, terms, and removal of members; to provide for oaths and privileges; to provide for meetings, procedures, and vacancies; to relieve certain officers of powers and duties and to provide for the transfer of functions to the newly created board; to provide for certain expenditures of public funds; to provide for compensation of members of the board and personnel; to provide for submission for preclearance under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.

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HB 554. By Representative Austin of the 10th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create and establish an airport authority for Habersham County; to declare the need for an airport authority; to designate the name of the authority; to declare the purposes and objectives of this Act; to define certain terms; to provide for the membership of the authority; to provide for the terms of office of the authority members; to provide for the election of officers, quorum, bylaws, procedures, and meetings; to provide for compensation of members; to provide for the filling of vacancies; to provide for removal of members; to provide for service of process; to provide for severability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 555. By Representatives Clark of the 104th and Brockway of the 101st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create a new charter for the City of Lawrenceville, approved March 28, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 4961), as amended, so as to amend the duties of the mayor; to provide for the establishment of a position of city manager; to provide for the duties and responsibilities of the city manager; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 556. By Representative Wilkinson of the 52nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a short title; to amend Article 3 of Chapter 82 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue bonds, so as to provide a definition; to amend Chapter 15 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public lawsuits, so as to make provisions for claims of opposing parties and intervenors that lack merit under laws relating to public lawsuits, and for the imposition of triple damages in certain cases; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 557. By Representatives Holmes of the 125th and Dickey of the 136th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create a board of commissioners of roads and revenues for the county of Monroe, approved August 19, 1907 (Ga. L. 1907, p. 318), as amended, so as to reconstitute such

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board; to provide for its composition, manner of election, and filling of vacancies; to provide for its officers and powers and duties; to provide for its personnel and compensation; to provide for disbursements, audits, and certain operations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.

HR 585. By Representatives Nix of the 69th, Benton of the 31st, Riley of the 50th, McCall of the 30th, Lindsey of the 54th and others:

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by law for creation and administration of a trust fund or funds for purposes of hazardous waste management, solid waste management, or both; to provide for appropriations and dedication of revenue to such funds; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources & Environment.

HR 586. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Wilkinson of the 52nd, Evans of the 40th, Parrish of the 156th, Huckaby of the 113th and others:

A RESOLUTION urging the United States Congress to refrain from cuts to the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Defense & Veterans Affairs.

HR 598. By Representatives James of the 135th, Williams of the 165th, Powell of the 29th, Drenner of the 86th and Dickson of the 6th:

A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on Renewable Energy Industries in Georgia; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Energy, Utilities & Telecommunications.

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

HB 530 HB 532 HB 534 HB 536

HB 531 HB 533 HB 535 HB 537

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HB 551 HR 584 SB 76 SB 129 SB 200 SB 202

HB 552 SB 26 SB 79 SB 151 SB 201 SB 237

Representative Sims of the 169th District, Chairman of the Committee on IntraGovernmental Coordination, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Intra-Governmental Coordination 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 195 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Sims of the 169th
Chairman

Representative Sims of the 169th District, Chairman of the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Legislation has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 498 HB 511 HB 522 HB 524

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 508 HB 517 HB 523

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Sims of the 169th
Chairman

Representative Golick of the 34th District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil, submitted the following report:

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Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 299 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 402 Do Pass, by Substitute

HB 342 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 421 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Golick of the 34th
Chairman

The following Resolution of the House, referred to the House Rules Subcommittee on Invites, was reported by the Committee on Rules with the following recommendation:

HR 430 Do Pass The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16, 2011

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 30th Legislative Day as enumerated below:

DEBATE CALENDAR

Pursuant to Rule 33.3, debate shall be limited to no longer than one hour per Bill. Time to be allocated at the discretion of the Speaker.

Open Rule

None Modified Open Rule

HB 203 HB 265

Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training Council; investigate or disciple peace officers; notify (Substitute) (PS&HS-Jackson-142nd) 2011 Special Council on Criminal Justice Reform for Georgians; Joint Committee; create (Substitute) (JudyNC-Neal-1st)

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HB 477 HB 509

Insurance; transition from annual to biennial license renewal; provide (Substitute) (Ins-Shaw-176th) State Medical Education Board; abolish (Substitute) (H&HS-Huckaby113th)

Modified Structured Rule

HB 149 HB 164 HB 197 HB 307 HB 325 HB 332 HB 341 HB 370 HB 413 HB 415 HB 421 HB 454 HB 457 HB 470 HB 476 HB 485 HB 500 HB 503

Magistrates; termination under certain circumstances; provide (Substitute) (Judy-Bearden-68th) Revenue and tax; coin operated amusement machines; revise and add definitions (Substitute) (W&M-Ramsey-72nd) Jails; certain inmate emergency medical care service charges; provide limitations (Substitute) (Judy-Sims-119th) Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission; burn centers and patients; provide (Substitute) (H&HS-Harbin-118th) Student scholarship organizations; requirements and definitions; revise (Substitute) (W&M-Ehrhart-36th) Universal Access Fund; eliminate unnecessary regulation; revise provisions (Substitute) (EU&T-Parsons-42nd) Insurers; limited purpose subsidiary life insurance companies; establish (Ins-Rogers-26th) Risk-based capital levels; trend test property and casualty companies; require (Ins-Maxwell-17th) Surplus line insurance; revise law (Substitute) (Ins-Golick-34th) Jury Composition Reform Act of 2011; enact (Substitute) (Judy-Atwood179th) Criminal procedure; plea of mental incompetency; change provisions (Substitute) (JudyNC-Welch-110th) Presidential preference primary; date and publishing of candidates list; provide (Substitute) (GAff-Hamilton-23rd) Controlled substances; remote automated medication systems; pharmacists; authorize use (Substitute) (H&HS-Stephens-164th) Registered professional nurse; requirements for preceptorship for applicants; revise (H&HS-Cooper-41st) Georgia Health Exchange Authority; establish (Substitute) (Ins-Smith131st) (AM# 33 1052) (AM# 33 1057) (AM# 33 1058) Wildlife control permits; release trapped feral hog into unfenced area; prohibit (GF&P-McCall-30th) Employment Readiness Program for Georgia's unemployed; establish (Substitute) (IndR-Pruett-144th) Sexual offenses; fund certain medical examinations; provide (JudyNCCarter-175th)

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Structured Rule

HB 168 HB 228 HB 234 HB 346 HB 389 HB 396

Revenue and tax; incorporate certain federal provisions into Georgia Law; define terms (Substitute) (W&M-Knight-126th) Sales and use tax; distribution of unidentifiable proceeds; limit commissioner's authority (W&M-Austin-10th) Sales and use tax exemption; aircraft engines, parts, and equipment; eliminate sunset (Substitute) (W&M-Stephens-164th) Income tax; taxable nonresident; change definition (Substitute) (W&MKnight-126th) Taxpayer refunds; interest; change certain provisions (W&M-Knight126th) Peachtree Corners, City of; provide new charter (Substitute) (IGC-Rice51st)

Bills and Resolutions on this calendar may be called in any order the Speaker desires.

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Meadows of the 5th
Chairman

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

HB 498. By Representative Coomer of the 14th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Adairsville; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the city; to provide for a governing authority of such city and the powers, duties, authority, election, terms, vacancies, compensation, expenses, qualifications, prohibitions, conflicts of interest, and suspension and removal from office relative to members of such governing authority; to provide for inquiries and investigations; to provide for oaths, organization, meetings, quorum, voting, rules, and procedures; to provide for ordinances and codes; to provide for a city manager, mayor, and mayor pro tempore and certain duties, powers, and other matters relative thereto; 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.

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HB 508. By Representatives Setzler of the 35th, Manning of the 32nd, Teasley of the 38th, Dollar of the 45th, Ehrhart of the 36th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Kennesaw, approved April 10, 1971 (Ga. L. 1971, p. 3620), as amended, particularly by home rule amendment filed in the office of Secretary of State September 22, 2009 (Ga. L. 2010, p. 4239), so as to change the provisions relating to the corporate limits of the city; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 511. By Representative Epps of the 128th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Greenville, Georgia; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the city; to provide for a governing authority of such city and the powers, duties, authority, election, terms, method of filling vacancies, compensation, qualifications, prohibitions, and removal from office relative to members of such governing authority; to provide for inquiries and investigations; to provide for organization and procedures; to provide for ordinances and codes; 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.
HB 517. By Representative Jasperse of the 12th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the Town of Talking Rock, approved April 21, 1997 (Ga. L. 1997, p. 4222), as amended by an Act approved May 4, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 4130), so as to modify provisions relating to municipal elections and the terms of the mayor and councilmembers; to provide for related matters; 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.
HB 522. By Representative Holt of the 112th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Oxford ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of

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$10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; 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.

HB 523. By Representative Holt of the 112th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Oxford, Georgia, approved April 13, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, p. 4195), so as to change the form of government from a mayor-council form of government to a city manager-council form of government; to provide for related matters; 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.

HB 524. By Representative Allison of the 8th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Towns County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $8,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that county; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; 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.

By unanimous consent, the following roll call vote was made applicable to the previously read Bills.

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

E Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson
Ashe

Y Davis Dawkins-Haigler
Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson

Heckstall Hembree E Henson Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows E Mills

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E

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Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden
Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks
Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas
Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer
Cooper Y Crawford

Y Dobbs Dollar
Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England
Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans
Floyd Y Fludd
Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton
Gardner Y Geisinger
Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner
Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett
Hatfield Y Heard

Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby
Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J E Jones, S
Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd
Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long
Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning
Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Mitchell Y Morgan
Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey
Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts
Rogers Y Rynders E Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R
Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson
Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson
Yates Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bills, the ayes were 146, nays 0.

The Bills, having received the requisite constitutional majority, were passed.

Representatives Epps of the 128th and Hudson of the 124th 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 following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Ewing, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate:

SB 39. By Senators Grant of the 25th, Crosby of the 13th, Cowsert of the 46th, Carter of the 42nd, Unterman of the 45th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general court provisions, so as to create mental health court divisions; to provide for assignment of cases; to provide for planning groups and work plans; to provide for standards; to provide for staffing and expenses; to provide for completion of mental health court division programs; to provide for records, fees, grants, and donations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 63. By Senators Albers of the 56th, Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Bethel of the 54th, Staton of the 18th, Miller of the 49th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public assistance, so as to enact the "Georgia Medical Assistance Fraud Prevention Program"; to provide for the adoption of a medical assistance fraud prevention program; to provide for definitions; to provide for implementation by the Department of Community Health; to provide for implementation of a pilot program; to provide for participation; to provide for cooperation by the Department of Human Services; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for certain matters to be referred to the Attorney General; to provide for a waiver; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 98. By Senators Loudermilk of the 52nd, Gooch of the 51st, Heath of the 31st, Seabaugh of the 28th, Mullis of the 53rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to carrying and possession of firearms, so as to provide an exemption from the application of certain laws regarding the carrying and possession of firearms for persons possessing valid weapons carry licenses; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 112. By Senators McKoon of the 29th, Harbison of the 15th, Rogers of the 21st, Carter of the 1st, Gooch of the 51st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 9 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Child Custody Intrastate Jurisdiction Act, so as to provide a short title; to provide procedures governing parental rights in the event one parent is subject to military deployment; to define certain terms; to provide that a court shall not enter a final order modifying parental rights of a deploying parent until 90 days after the deployment ends; to provide for a temporary order modifying parental rights and responsibilities or parent-child contact during the period of deployment or

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mobilization; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 135. By Senators Shafer of the 48th, Henson of the 41st, Rogers of the 21st, Butler of the 55th and Hill of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to chiropractors, so as to provide that no person other than a doctor of chiropractic may render chiropractic services, adjustments, or manipulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 138. By Senators Tippins of the 37th, Williams of the 19th, Staton of the 18th, Loudermilk of the 52nd, Rogers of the 21st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-2-33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the issuance of license plates, payment and disposition of fees, compensation of tag agents, and required identification, so as to require a sworn statement by an applicant for a tag renewal; to amend Code Section 40-5-20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to driver's license requirements, surrender of prior licenses, and prohibition of local licenses, so as to modify the defense for a violation of this Code section; to amend Code Section 40-5-121 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to driving while a license is suspended or revoked, so as to modify the penalties for a violation of driving without a license or driving with a suspended or revoked driver's license; and for other purposes.
SB 140. By Senators Staton of the 18th, Cowsert of the 46th, Butterworth of the 50th, Chance of the 16th and Grant of the 25th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 16 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Higher Education Facilities Authority, so as to increase the amount of bonding authority; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 150. By Senators Ramsey, Sr. of the 43rd, Jeffares of the 17th, Butler of the 55th and Henson of the 41st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the sale of alcoholic beverages at

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publicly owned facilities, so as to provide for the sale of distilled spirits at public golf courses; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 156. By Senators Jeffares of the 17th, Rogers of the 21st, Williams of the 19th, Miller of the 49th, Albers of the 56th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to emergency telephone number 9-1-1 system, so as to remove the requirements for certain audits; to require certain reports; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 161. By Senators Butterworth of the 50th, Grant of the 25th, McKoon of the 29th, Hill of the 4th and Sims of the 12th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to technical and adult education, so as to provide for college and career academies; to establish an Office of College and Career Transitions; to provide for partnerships with postsecondary institutions to establish college and career academies as charter schools; to provide for funding; to provide for certification; to provide for data collection; to provide for eligibility criteria, requirements, and procedures; to amend Part 16 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Building Resourceful Individuals to Develop Georgia's Economy Act," so as to revise definitions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 168. By Senators Seay of the 34th, Mullis of the 53rd, Stoner of the 6th, James of the 35th, Butler of the 55th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to uniform rules of the road, so as to dedicate the Georgia Move-Over law in memory of Spencer Pass, a HERO operator with the Georgia Department of Transportation who was tragically killed after being hit by a passing truck while he was helping a motorist on the side of Interstate Highway 85 in Atlanta, Georgia, on January 31, 2011; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 177. By Senators Bethel of the 54th, Mullis of the 53rd, Butterworth of the 50th, Gooch of the 51st, Albers of the 56th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to adopt the Health Care Compact; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 178. By Senators Grant of the 25th, Williams of the 19th, Hill of the 32nd, Murphy of the 27th, Jackson of the 24th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health care facilities, so as to provide for the regulation and licensing of assisted living communities; to provide for procedures and criteria; to provide for requirements for medication aides; to revise provisions relating to personal care homes; to amend various provisions of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, so as to provide changes for purposes of consistency and conformity; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 181. By Senators Bethel of the 54th and Williams of the 19th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 16 and Chapter 15 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for crimes and offenses and the Attorney General, respectively, so as prohibit contingent compensation under certain circumstances; to change provisions relating to the Attorney General's authorization to employ private counsel; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 186. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Bulloch of the 11th, Grant of the 25th, Albers of the 56th, Rogers of the 21st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to fire protection and safety, so as to establish the position of fire safety commissioner; to establish the Department of Fire Safety; to amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated so as to conform provisions to and provide consistency with the transfer of certain functions from the Commissioner of Insurance to the fire safety commissioner; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for the Department of Public Safety, so as to designate the fire safety commissioner as a member of the Board of Public Safety; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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SB 193. By Senator Grant of the 25th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 14 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to procedure for persons under sentence of state court of record, so as to update administrative provisions relating to the reimbursement to counties for habeas corpus costs; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 245. By Senator Goggans of the 7th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 37-1-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to governing and regulation of mental health, so as to revise the definition of "developmental disability"; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the House:
HB 41. By Representatives Smith of the 131st, Willard of the 49th, Lindsey of the 54th and Atwood of the 179th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-6-77 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to fees to be charged by superior court clerks, so as to change the fee charged for the preparation of an appellate record and transcript; to amend Code Section 15-21A-6.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the judicial operations fund fee for superior courts, so as to exempt issuance of certificates of appointment of notaries public from the fee; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 218. By Representative Battles of the 15th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Emerson ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city who are 62 years of age or over and whose income, excluding certain retirement income, does not exceed $10,000.00; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 219. By Representative Battles of the 15th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Emerson ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $40,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city who are 65 years of age or over; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 220. By Representative Battles of the 15th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Emerson ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 221. By Representative Battles of the 15th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Emerson ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $28,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city who are disabled and whose household income does not exceed $20,000.00; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 358. By Representatives Frazier of the 123rd, Jackson of the 142nd and Burns of the 157th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act creating the board of commissioners of Burke County," approved August 21, 1911 (Ga. L. 1911, p. 390), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 14, 1983 (Ga. L. 1983, p. 3804), so as to provide for staggered terms for the members of such board of commissioners; to provide for submission for preclearance under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 391. By Representative Holmes of the 125th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act repealing an Act incorporating the City of Monticello and granting a new charter to the City of Monticello, approved March 10, 1959 (Ga. L. 1959, p. 2683), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 12, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 3779), so as to provide for municipal elections; to provide for terms for the mayor and council; to provide for staggering of such terms; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 393. By Representative Allison of the 8th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Hiawassee ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 444. By Representatives Nix of the 69th and Smith of the 70th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Heard County Water Authority, originally known as the Franklin-Heard County Water Authority, approved March 21, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 4613), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 22, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 4139), so as to change provisions relating to compensation of members of the authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 466. By Representative Shaw of the 176th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to incorporate the City of Hahira, approved August 19, 1912 (Ga. L. 1912, p. 951), as amended, particularly by a home rule amendment filed with the Office of the Secretary of State January 24, 2011, so as to provide that councilmembers shall reside in their respective districts for a period of at least 12 months immediately prior to election and shall continue to reside in such district during his or her period of service; to provide for the filling of vacancies; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the Committees:

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SB 39.

By Senators Grant of the 25th, Crosby of the 13th, Cowsert of the 46th, Carter of the 42nd, Unterman of the 45th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general court provisions, so as to create mental health court divisions; to provide for assignment of cases; to provide for planning groups and work plans; to provide for standards; to provide for staffing and expenses; to provide for completion of mental health court division programs; to provide for records, fees, grants, and donations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

SB 63.

By Senators Albers of the 56th, Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Bethel of the 54th, Staton of the 18th, Miller of the 49th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public assistance, so as to enact the "Georgia Medical Assistance Fraud Prevention Program"; to provide for the adoption of a medical assistance fraud prevention program; to provide for definitions; to provide for implementation by the Department of Community Health; to provide for implementation of a pilot program; to provide for participation; to provide for cooperation by the Department of Human Services; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for certain matters to be referred to the Attorney General; to provide for a waiver; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.

SB 98.

By Senators Loudermilk of the 52nd, Gooch of the 51st, Heath of the 31st, Seabaugh of the 28th, Mullis of the 53rd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to carrying and possession of firearms, so as to provide an exemption from the application of certain laws regarding the carrying and possession of firearms for persons possessing valid weapons carry licenses; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.

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SB 112. By Senators McKoon of the 29th, Harbison of the 15th, Rogers of the 21st, Carter of the 1st, Gooch of the 51st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 9 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Child Custody Intrastate Jurisdiction Act, so as to provide a short title; to provide procedures governing parental rights in the event one parent is subject to military deployment; to define certain terms; to provide that a court shall not enter a final order modifying parental rights of a deploying parent until 90 days after the deployment ends; to provide for a temporary order modifying parental rights and responsibilities or parent-child contact during the period of deployment or mobilization; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
SB 135. By Senators Shafer of the 48th, Henson of the 41st, Rogers of the 21st, Butler of the 55th and Hill of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to chiropractors, so as to provide that no person other than a doctor of chiropractic may render chiropractic services, adjustments, or manipulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
SB 138. By Senators Tippins of the 37th, Williams of the 19th, Staton of the 18th, Loudermilk of the 52nd, Rogers of the 21st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-2-33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the issuance of license plates, payment and disposition of fees, compensation of tag agents, and required identification, so as to require a sworn statement by an applicant for a tag renewal; to amend Code Section 40-5-20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to driver's license requirements, surrender of prior licenses, and prohibition of local licenses, so as to modify the defense for a violation of this Code section; to amend Code Section 40-5-121 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to driving while a license is suspended or revoked, so as to modify the penalties for a violation of driving without a license or driving with a suspended or revoked driver's license; and for other purposes.
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SB 140. By Senators Staton of the 18th, Cowsert of the 46th, Butterworth of the 50th, Chance of the 16th and Grant of the 25th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 16 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Higher Education Facilities Authority, so as to increase the amount of bonding authority; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight.
SB 150. By Senators Ramsey, Sr. of the 43rd, Jeffares of the 17th, Butler of the 55th and Henson of the 41st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the sale of alcoholic beverages at publicly owned facilities, so as to provide for the sale of distilled spirits at public golf courses; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries.
SB 156. By Senators Jeffares of the 17th, Rogers of the 21st, Williams of the 19th, Miller of the 49th, Albers of the 56th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to emergency telephone number 9-1-1 system, so as to remove the requirements for certain audits; to require certain reports; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Energy, Utilities & Telecommunications.
SB 161. By Senators Butterworth of the 50th, Grant of the 25th, McKoon of the 29th, Hill of the 4th and Sims of the 12th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to technical and adult education, so as to provide for college and career academies; to establish an Office of College and Career Transitions; to provide for partnerships with postsecondary institutions to establish college and career academies as charter schools; to provide for funding; to provide for certification; to provide for data collection; to provide for eligibility criteria, requirements, and procedures; to amend Part 16 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the

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Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Building Resourceful Individuals to Develop Georgia's Economy Act," so as to revise definitions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Higher Education.
SB 168. By Senators Seay of the 34th, Mullis of the 53rd, Stoner of the 6th, James of the 35th, Butler of the 55th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to uniform rules of the road, so as to dedicate the Georgia MoveOver law in memory of Spencer Pass, a HERO operator with the Georgia Department of Transportation who was tragically killed after being hit by a passing truck while he was helping a motorist on the side of Interstate Highway 85 in Atlanta, Georgia, on January 31, 2011; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
SB 177. By Senators Bethel of the 54th, Mullis of the 53rd, Butterworth of the 50th, Gooch of the 51st, Albers of the 56th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to adopt the Health Care Compact; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
SB 178. By Senators Grant of the 25th, Williams of the 19th, Hill of the 32nd, Murphy of the 27th, Jackson of the 24th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health care facilities, so as to provide for the regulation and licensing of assisted living communities; to provide for procedures and criteria; to provide for requirements for medication aides; to revise provisions relating to personal care homes; to amend various provisions of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, so as to provide changes for purposes of consistency and conformity; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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SB 181. By Senators Bethel of the 54th and Williams of the 19th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 16 and Chapter 15 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for crimes and offenses and the Attorney General, respectively, so as prohibit contingent compensation under certain circumstances; to change provisions relating to the Attorney General's authorization to employ private counsel; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
SB 186. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Bulloch of the 11th, Grant of the 25th, Albers of the 56th, Rogers of the 21st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to fire protection and safety, so as to establish the position of fire safety commissioner; to establish the Department of Fire Safety; to amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated so as to conform provisions to and provide consistency with the transfer of certain functions from the Commissioner of Insurance to the fire safety commissioner; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for the Department of Public Safety, so as to designate the fire safety commissioner as a member of the Board of Public Safety; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.
SB 193. By Senator Grant of the 25th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 14 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to procedure for persons under sentence of state court of record, so as to update administrative provisions relating to the reimbursement to counties for habeas corpus costs; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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SB 245. By Senator Goggans of the 7th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 37-1-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to governing and regulation of mental health, so as to revise the definition of "developmental disability"; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Amerson of the 9th, Brockway of the 101st, Pak of the 102nd, Taylor of the 79th, Watson of the 163rd, Hill of the 21st, Morgan of the 39th, and Hembree of the 67th.
The following Resolution of the House, favorably reported by the Committee on Rules, was read and adopted:
HR 430. By Representatives Williams of the 4th, Dickson of the 6th, Meadows of the 5th, Yates of the 73rd, Neal of the 1st and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending United States Marine Sergeant Joey Jones and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
The following messages were received from the Senate through Mr. Ewing, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the House:
HB 313. By Representatives Dickson of the 6th and Meadows of the 5th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act providing a new charter for the City of Chatsworth, approved August 20, 1923 (Ga. L. 1923, p. 529), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 4, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 2865), so as to provide for the annexation of certain territory into the boundaries of the city; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate:
SB 50. By Senator Hamrick of the 30th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-6-95 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to priorities of distribution of fines, forfeitures, surcharges, additional fees, and costs in cases of partial payments into the court, so as to add certain fees for funding of local victim assistance programs into the list of priorities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 52. By Senators Butler of the 55th, Carter of the 42nd, Fort of the 39th, Orrock of the 36th, James of the 35th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-10-102 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the powers and duties of constables, so as to require marshals to notify protected persons upon the service of certain protective orders; to amend Code Section 15-16-17, relating to the service and execution of processes from justices' courts, so as to require sheriffs to notify protected persons upon the service of certain protective orders; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; 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 396. By Representatives Rice of the 51st, Marin of the 96th, Coleman of the 97th, Sheldon of the 105th, Casas of the 103rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to incorporate the City of Peachtree Corners; to provide a charter; to provide for boundaries and powers of the city; to provide for a governing authority of such city and the powers, duties, authority, election, terms, vacancies, compensation, expenses, qualifications, prohibitions, conflicts of interest, and suspension and removal from office relative to members of such governing authority; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To incorporate the City of Peachtree Corners; to provide a charter; to provide for boundaries and powers of the city; to provide for a governing authority of such city and the powers, duties, authority, election, terms, vacancies, compensation, expenses, qualifications, prohibitions, conflicts of interest, and suspension and removal from office relative to members of such governing authority; to provide for inquiries and investigations; to provide for oaths, organization, meetings, quorum, voting, rules, and procedures; to provide for ordinances and codes; to provide for a mayor and mayor pro tempore and certain duties, powers, and other matters relative thereto; to provide for administrative affairs and responsibilities; to provide for boards, commissions, and authorities; to provide for a city attorney, a city clerk, and other personnel and matters relating thereto; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for a municipal court and the judge or judges thereof and other matters relative to those judges; to provide for the court's jurisdiction, powers, practices, and procedures; to provide for the right of certiorari; to provide for elections; to provide for taxation, licenses, and fees; to provide for franchises, service charges, and assessments; to provide for bonded and other indebtedness; to provide for auditing, accounting, budgeting, and appropriations; to provide for city contracts and purchasing; to provide for the conveyance of property and interests therein; to provide for bonds for officials; to provide for prior ordinances and rules, pending matters, and existing personnel; to provide for penalties; to provide for definitions and construction; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
ARTICLE I INCORPORATION AND POWERS
SECTION 1.10. Name.
This Act shall constitute the charter of the City of Peachtree Corners. The city and the inhabitants thereof are constituted and declared a body politic and corporate under the name and style "City of Peachtree Corners, Georgia," and by that name shall have perpetual succession.
SECTION 1.11. Corporate boundaries.
(a) The boundaries of this city shall be those set forth and described in Appendix A of this charter, and said Appendix A is incorporated into and made a part of this charter. The boundaries of this city at all times shall be shown on a map, a written description, or

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any combination thereof, to be retained permanently in the office of the city clerk and to be designated, as the case may be: "Official Map (or Description) of the corporate limits of the City of Peachtree Corners, Georgia." Photographic, typed, or other copies of such map or description certified by the city clerk shall be admitted as evidence in all courts and shall have the same force and effect as with the original map or description. (b) The city council may provide for the redrawing of any such map by ordinance to reflect lawful changes in the corporate boundaries. A redrawn map shall supersede for all purposes the entire map or maps which it is designated to replace.
SECTION 1.12. Powers and construction.
(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, this city shall have the following powers:
(1) Animal regulations. To regulate and license or to prohibit the keeping or running at large of animals and fowl and to provide for the impoundment of same if in violation of any ordinance or lawful order; to provide for the disposition by sale, gift, or humane destruction of animals and fowl when not redeemed as provided by ordinance; and to provide punishment for violation of ordinances enacted under this charter; (2) Appropriations and expenditures. To make appropriations for the support of the government of the city; to authorize the expenditure of money for any purposes authorized by this charter and for any purpose for which a municipality is authorized by the laws of the State of Georgia; and to provide for the payment of expenses of the city; (3) Building regulation. To regulate and to license the erection and construction of buildings and all other structures; to adopt building, housing, plumbing, electrical, gas, and heating and air-conditioning codes; and to regulate all housing and building trades; (4) Contracts. To enter into contracts and agreements with other governmental entities and with private persons, firms, and corporations; (5) Emergencies. To establish procedures for determining and proclaiming that an emergency situation exists within or outside the city and to make and carry out all reasonable provisions deemed necessary to deal with or meet such an emergency for the protection, safety, health, or well-being of the citizens of the city; (6) Environmental protection. To protect and preserve the natural resources, environment, and vital areas of the state through the preservation and improvement of air quality, the restoration and maintenance of water resources, the control of erosion and sedimentation, the management of solid and hazardous waste, and other necessary actions for the protection of the environment; (7) Fire regulations. To fix and establish fire limits and from time to time to extend, enlarge, or restrict the same; to prescribe fire safety regulations not inconsistent with

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general law, relating to both fire prevention and detection and to fire fighting; and to prescribe penalties and punishment for violations thereof; (8) General health, safety, and welfare. To define, regulate, and prohibit any act, practice, conduct, or use of property which is detrimental to health, sanitation, cleanliness, welfare, and safety of the inhabitants of the city and to provide for the enforcement of such standards; (9) Gifts. To accept or refuse gifts, donations, bequests, or grants from any source for any purpose related to powers and duties of the city and the general welfare of its citizens, on such terms and conditions as the donor or grantor may impose; (10) Health and sanitation. To prescribe standards of health and sanitation and to provide for the enforcement of such standards; (11) Jail sentences. To provide that persons given jail sentences in the municipal court may work out such sentences in any public works or on the streets, roads, drains, and other public property in the city; to provide for commitment of such persons to any jail; or to provide for commitment of such persons to any county work camp or county jail by agreement with the appropriate county officials; (12) Municipal agencies and delegation of power. To create, alter, or abolish departments, boards, offices, commissions, and agencies of the city and to confer upon such agencies the necessary and appropriate authority for carrying out all the powers conferred upon or delegated to the same; (13) Municipal debts. To appropriate and borrow money for the payment of debts of the city and to issue bonds for the purpose of raising revenue to carry out any project, program, or venture authorized by this charter or the laws of the State of Georgia; (14) Municipal property ownership. To acquire, dispose of, lease, and hold in trust or otherwise any real, personal, or mixed property, in fee simple or lesser interest, inside or outside the property limits of the city; (15) Municipal property protection. To provide for the preservation and protection of property and equipment of the city and the administration and use of same by the public; and to prescribe penalties and punishment for violations thereof; (16) Nuisance. To define a nuisance and provide for its abatement whether on public or private property; (17) Penalties. To provide penalties for violation of any ordinances adopted pursuant to the authority of this charter and the laws of the State of Georgia; (18) Planning and zoning. To provide comprehensive city planning for development by zoning; and to provide subdivision regulation and the like as the city council deems necessary and reasonable to ensure a safe, healthy, and esthetically pleasing community; (19) Public hazards; removal. To provide for the destruction and removal of any building or other structure which is or may become dangerous or detrimental to the public; (20) Public improvements. To provide for the acquisition, construction, building, operation, and maintenance of parks and playgrounds, public grounds, recreational facilities, public buildings, and charitable, cultural, educational, recreational,

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conservation, and sport institutions, agencies, and facilities; and to regulate the use of public improvements; (21) Public utilities and services. To grant franchises or make contracts for or impose taxes on public utilities and public service companies and to prescribe the rates, fares, regulations, and standards and conditions of service applicable to the service to be provided by the franchise grantee or contractor, insofar as not in conflict with valid regulations of the Georgia Public Service Commission; (22) Regulation of roadside areas. To prohibit or regulate and control the erection, removal, and maintenance of signs, billboards, trees, shrubs, fences, buildings, and any and all other structures or obstructions upon or adjacent to the rights of way of streets and roads or within view thereof, within or abutting the corporate limits of the city; and to prescribe penalties and punishment for violation of such ordinances; (23) Retirement. To provide and maintain a retirement plan for officers and employees of the city; (24) Roadways. To grant franchises and rights of way throughout the streets and roads and over the bridges and viaducts for the use of public utilities; and to require real estate owners to repair and maintain in a safe condition the sidewalks adjoining their lots or lands and to impose penalties for failure to do so; (25) Special areas of public regulation. To regulate or prohibit junk dealers, pawn shops, the manufacture, sale, or transportation of any intoxicating liquors, alcoholic beverages, and the use of firearms; to regulate the transportation, storage, and use of combustible, explosive, and inflammable materials, the use of lighting and heating equipment, and any other business or situation which may be dangerous to persons or property; to regulate and control the conduct of peddlers and itinerant traders, theatrical performances, exhibitions, and shows of any kind, by taxation or otherwise; and to license, tax, regulate, or prohibit professional fortunetelling, palmistry, adult bookstores, and massage parlors; (26) Special assessments. To levy and provide for the collection of special assessments to cover the costs for any public improvements; (27) Taxes: ad valorem. To levy and provide for the assessment, valuation, revaluation, and collection of taxes on all property subject to taxation subject to a maximum of 1 mill; (28) Taxes: other. To levy and collect such other taxes as may be allowed now or in the future by law; and (29) Taxicabs. To regulate and license vehicles operated for hire in the city; to limit the number of such vehicles; to require the operators thereof to be licensed; to require public liability insurance on such vehicles in the amounts to be prescribed by ordinance; and to regulate the parking of such vehicles. (b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, the city shall exercise the powers enumerated in subsection (a) of this section only for the purposes of planning and zoning, code adoption and enforcement, and solid waste management services and those items directly related to the provision of such services and for the general administration of the city in providing such services.

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(c) In the event that the city desires to provide services in addition to those services enumerated in subsection (b) of this section, the city council shall pass a resolution specifically stating the services sought to be offered by the city and shall submit the approval of such resolution for ratification by the electors of the city in a referendum. If the electors of the city vote in favor of ratifying such resolution, then the city shall be authorized to exercise the powers enumerated in subsection (a) of this section for the purpose of providing such services stated in such resolution and those items directly related to the provision of such services and for the general administration of the city in providing such services. If the electors of the city disapprove such resolution, it shall immediately be null and void and of no force and effect.
SECTION 1.13. Exercise of powers.
All powers, functions, rights, privileges, and immunities of the city, its officers, agencies, or employees shall be carried into execution as provided by this charter. If this charter makes no provision, such shall be carried into execution as provided by ordinance or as provided by pertinent laws of the State of Georgia.
ARTICLE II GOVERNMENT STRUCTURE
SECTION 2.10. City council creation; number; election.
The legislative authority of the government of this city, except as otherwise specifically provided in this charter, shall be vested in a city council to be composed of a mayor and six councilmembers. The mayor and councilmembers shall be elected in the manner provided by this charter.
SECTION 2.11. City councilmembers; terms and qualifications for office.
(a) Except as otherwise provided in Article VIII of this charter for the initial terms of office, the members of the city council shall serve for terms of four years and until their respective successors are elected and qualified. The term of office of each member of the city council shall begin on the first day of January immediately following the election of such member unless general law authorizes or requires the term to begin at the first organizational meeting in January or upon some other date. No person shall be eligible to serve as mayor or councilmember unless that person shall have been a resident of the city for 12 months prior to the date of the election of mayor or members of the city council; each shall continue to reside therein during that person's period of service and to be registered and qualified to vote in municipal elections of this city.

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(b) The city council seats shall be designated Post 1, Post 2, Post 3, Post 4, Post 5, and Post 6. Candidates shall designate the post for which they are offering for election when qualifying for election.
(c)(1) The members of the city council from Post 4, Post 5, and Post 6 shall be elected by the electors of the city at large by majority vote. (2) For the purposes of electing members of the city council from Post 1, Post 2, and Post 3, the city is divided into three districts. One member of the board shall be elected from each such district by only the electors of such district by majority vote. Post 1, Post 2, and Post 3 shall be and correspond to those three numbered districts as described in the districting plan attached to and made a part of this Act and further identified as Plan Name: peachprop1-3dist Plan Type: Local User: Shantee Administrator: H051. (d) When used in such attachment, the terms 'Tract' and 'BG' (Block Group) shall mean and describe the same geographical boundaries as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 2000 for the State of Georgia. The separate numeric designations in a tract description which are underneath a 'BG' heading shall mean and describe individual blocks within a block group as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 2000 for the State of Georgia. Any part of the city which is not included in Post 1, Post 2, or Post 3 as described in that attachment describing Post 1, Post 2, and Post 3 shall be included within that district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 2000 for the State of Georgia. Any part of the city which is described in that attachment describing Post 1, Post 2, and Post 3 as being in Post 1, Post 2, or Post 3 shall nevertheless not be included within such district if such part is not contiguous to such district. Such noncontiguous part shall instead be included within the post that is contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 2000 for the State of Georgia. Except as otherwise provided in the description of any commissioner district, whenever the description of such district refers to a named city, it shall mean the geographical boundaries of that city as shown on the census map for the United States decennial census of 2000 for the State of Georgia. If any area included within the descriptions of Post 1, Post 2, or Post 3 is on the effective date of this Act within the municipal boundaries of another municipality or within a county other than Gwinnett County, such area shall not be included within the district descriptions of such posts.
SECTION 2.12. Vacancy; filling of vacancies; suspensions.
(a) Vacancies. The office of mayor or councilmember shall become vacant upon such person's failing or ceasing to reside in the city or upon the occurrence of any event specified by the Constitution, Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., or such other applicable laws as are or may hereafter be enacted.

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(b) Filling of vacancies. A vacancy in the office of mayor or councilmember shall be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term, if any, by appointment if less than 12 months remain in the unexpired term, otherwise by an election as provided for in Section 5.14 of this charter and Titles 21 and 45 of the O.C.G.A. or such other laws as are or may hereafter be enacted. (c) Suspension. Upon the suspension from office of mayor or councilmember in any manner authorized by the general laws of the State of Georgia, the city council or those remaining shall appoint a successor for the duration of the suspension. If the suspension becomes permanent, then the office shall become vacant and shall be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term, if any, as provided for in this charter.
SECTION 2.13. Compensation and expenses.
(a) The mayor shall receive an initial salary of $9,000.00 per year, paid in equal monthly installments from the funds of the municipality. Each councilmember shall receive an initial salary of $8,000.00 per year, paid in equal monthly installments from the funds of the municipality. (b) The mayor and councilmembers may alter such compensation for their services as provided by law.
SECTION 2.14. Conflicts of interest; holding other offices.
(a) Elected and appointed officers of the city are trustees and servants of the residents of the city and shall act in a fiduciary capacity for the benefit of such residents. (b) Conflict of interest. No elected official, appointed officer, or employee of the city or any agency or political entity to which this charter applies shall knowingly:
(1) Engage in any business or transaction or have a financial or other personal interest, direct or indirect, which is incompatible with the proper discharge of that person's official duties or which would tend to impair the independence of that person's judgment or action in the performance of that person's official duties; (2) Engage in or accept private employment or render services for private interests when such employment or service is incompatible with the proper discharge of that person's official duties or would tend to impair the independence of that person's judgment or action in the performance of that person's official duties; (3) Disclose confidential information, including information obtained at meetings which are closed pursuant to Chapter 14 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., concerning the property, government, or affairs of the governmental body by which that person is engaged without proper legal authorization or use such information to advance the financial or other private interest of that person or others; (4) Accept any valuable gift, whether in the form of service, loan, thing, or promise, from any person, firm, or corporation which to that person's knowledge is interested,

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directly or indirectly, in any manner whatsoever, in business dealings with the governmental body by which that person is engaged; provided, however, that an elected official who is a candidate for public office may accept campaign contributions and services in connection with any such campaign; (5) Represent other private interests in any action or proceeding against this city or any portion of its government; or (6) Vote or otherwise participate in the negotiation or in the making of any contract with any business or entity in which that person has a financial interest. (c) Disclosure. Any elected official, appointed officer, or employee who shall have any financial interest, directly or indirectly, in any contract or matter pending before or within any department of the city shall disclose such interest to the city council. The mayor or any councilmember who has a financial interest in any matter pending before the city council shall disclose such interest and such disclosure shall be entered on the records of the city council, and that person shall disqualify himself or herself from participating in any decision or vote relating thereto. Any elected official, appointed officer, or employee of any agency or political entity to which this charter applies who shall have any financial interest, directly or indirectly, in any contract or matter pending before or within such entity shall disclose such interest to the governing body of such agency or entity. (d) Use of public property. No elected official, appointed officer, or employee of the city or any agency or entity to which this charter applies shall use property owned by such governmental entity for personal benefit, convenience, or profit except in accordance with policies promulgated by the city council or the governing body of such agency or entity. (e) Contracts voidable and rescindable. Any violation of this section which occurs with the knowledge, express or implied, of a party to a contract or sale shall render such contract or sale voidable at the option of the city council. (f) Ineligibility of elected official. Except where authorized by law, neither the mayor nor any councilmember shall hold any other elective or compensated appointive office in the city or otherwise be employed by said government or any agency thereof during the term for which that person was elected. No former councilmember and no former mayor shall hold any compensated appointive office in the city until one year after the expiration of the term for which that person was elected. (g) Political activities of certain officers and employees. No appointed officer and no employee of the city shall continue in such employment upon qualifying as a candidate for nomination or election to any public office. No employee of the city shall continue in such employment upon election to any public office in this city or any other public office which is inconsistent, incompatible, or in conflict with the duties of the city employee. Such determination shall be made by the mayor and city council either immediately upon election or at any time such conflict may arise. (h) Penalties for violation. (1) Any city officer or employee who knowingly conceals such financial interest or knowingly violates any of the requirements of this section shall be guilty of

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malfeasance in office or position and shall be deemed to have forfeited that person's office or position. (2) Any officer or employee of the city who shall forfeit that person's office or position as described in paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be ineligible for appointment or election to or employment in a position in the city government for a period of three years thereafter.
SECTION 2.15. Inquiries and investigations.
Following the adoption of an authorizing resolution, the city council may make inquiries and investigations into the affairs of the city and conduct of any department, office, or agency thereof and for this purpose may subpoena witnesses, administer oaths, take testimony, and require the production of evidence. Any person who fails or refuses to obey a lawful order issued in the exercise of these powers by the city council shall be punished as may be provided by ordinance.
SECTION 2.16. General power and authority of the city council.
Except as otherwise provided by law or this charter, the city council shall be vested with all the powers of government of this city.
SECTION 2.17. Organizational meetings.
Unless otherwise provided by ordinance, the city council shall hold an organizational meeting on the first Tuesday in January of each even-numbered year. The meeting shall be called to order by the city clerk and the oath of office shall be administered to the newly elected members as follows:
"I do solemnly (swear) (affirm) that I will faithfully perform the duties of (mayor) (councilmember) of this city and that I will support and defend the charter thereof as well as the Constitution and laws of the State of Georgia and the United States of America."
SECTION 2.18. Meetings.
(a) The city council shall hold regular meetings at such times and places as shall be prescribed by ordinance. (b) Special meetings of the city council may be held on call of the mayor or three members of the city council. Notice of such special meeting shall be served on all other members personally, or by telephone personally, at least 48 hours in advance of the

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meeting. Such notice to councilmembers shall not be required if the mayor and all councilmembers are present when the special meeting is called. Such notice of any special meeting may be waived by a councilmember in writing before or after such a meeting and attendance at the meeting shall also constitute a waiver of notice on any business transacted in such councilmember's presence. Only the business stated in the call may be transacted at the special meeting. (c) All meetings of the city council shall be public to the extent required by law, and notice to the public of special meetings shall be made as fully as is reasonably possible as provided by Code Section 50-14-1 of the O.C.G.A. or other such applicable laws as are or may hereafter be enacted.
SECTION 2.19. Rules of procedure.
(a) The city council shall adopt its rules of procedure and order of business consistent with the provisions of this charter and shall provide for keeping of a journal of its proceedings, which shall be a public record. (b) All committees and committee chairpersons and officers of the city council shall be appointed by the mayor and shall serve at the pleasure of the mayor. The mayor shall have the power to appoint new members to any committee at any time.
SECTION 2.20. Quorum; voting.
Four councilmembers shall constitute a quorum and shall be authorized to transact business of the city council. Voting on the adoption of ordinances shall be by voice vote and the vote shall be recorded in the journal, but any councilmember shall have the right to request a roll-call vote and such vote shall be recorded in the journal. Except as otherwise provided in this charter, the affirmative vote of four councilmembers shall be required for the adoption of any ordinance, resolution, or motion. An abstention shall be counted as an affirmative vote.
SECTION 2.21. Ordinance form; procedures.
(a) Every proposed ordinance should be introduced in writing and in the form required for final adoption. No ordinance shall contain a subject which is not expressed in its title. The enacting clause shall be "It is hereby ordained by the governing authority of the City of Peachtree Corners..." and every ordinance shall so begin. (b) An ordinance may be introduced by any councilmember and be read at a regular or special meeting of the city council. Ordinances shall be considered and adopted or rejected by the city council in accordance with the rules which it shall establish; provided, however, an ordinance shall not be adopted the same day it is introduced,

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except for emergency ordinances provided for in Section 2.23 of this charter. Upon introduction of any ordinance, the clerk shall as soon as possible distribute a copy to the mayor and to each councilmember and shall file a reasonable number of copies in the office of the clerk and at such other public places as the city council may designate.
SECTION 2.22. Action requiring an ordinance.
Acts of the city council which have the force and effect of law shall be enacted by ordinance.
SECTION 2.23. Emergencies.
(a) To meet a public emergency affecting life, health, property, or public peace, the city council may convene on call of the mayor or three councilmembers and may promptly adopt an emergency ordinance, but such ordinance may not levy taxes; grant, renew, or extend a franchise; regulate the rate charged by any public utility for its services; or authorize the borrowing of money except for loans to be repaid within 30 days. An emergency ordinance shall be introduced in the form prescribed for ordinances generally, except that it shall be plainly designated as an emergency ordinance and shall contain, after the enacting clause, a declaration stating that an emergency exists and describing the emergency in clear and specific terms. An emergency ordinance may be adopted, with or without amendment, or rejected at the meeting at which it is introduced, but the affirmative vote of at least three councilmembers shall be required for adoption. It shall become effective upon adoption or at such later time as it may specify. Every emergency ordinance shall automatically stand repealed 30 days following the date upon which it was adopted, but this shall not prevent reenactment of the ordinance in the manner specified in this section if the emergency still exists. An emergency ordinance may also be repealed by adoption of a repealing ordinance in the same manner specified in this section for adoption of emergency ordinances. (b) Such meetings shall be open to the public to the extent required by law and notice to the public of emergency meetings shall be made as fully as is reasonably possible in accordance with Code Section 50-14-1 of the O.C.G.A. or such other applicable laws as are or may hereafter be enacted.
SECTION 2.24. Codes of technical regulations.
(a) The city council may adopt any standard code of technical regulations by reference thereto in an adopting ordinance. The procedure and requirements governing such adopting ordinance shall be as prescribed for ordinances generally except that: (1) the requirements of subsection (b) of Section 2.21 of this charter for distribution and filing of

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copies of the ordinance shall be construed to include copies of any code of technical regulations, as well as the adopting ordinance; and (2) a copy of each adopted code of technical regulations, as well as the adopting ordinance, shall be authenticated and recorded by the clerk pursuant to Section 2.25 of this charter. (b) Copies of any adopted code of technical regulations shall be made available by the clerk for inspection by the public.
SECTION 2.25. Signing; authenticating; recording; codification; printing.
(a) The clerk shall authenticate by the clerk's signature and record in full in a properly indexed book kept for that purpose all ordinances adopted by the city council. (b) The city council shall provide for the preparation of a general codification of all the ordinances of the city having the force and effect of law. The general codification shall be adopted by the city council by ordinance and shall be published promptly, together with all amendments thereto and such codes of technical regulations and other rules and regulations as the city council may specify. This compilation shall be known and cited officially as "The Code of the City of Peachtree Corners, Georgia." Copies of the code shall be furnished to all officers, departments, and agencies of the city and made available for purchase by the public at a reasonable price as fixed by the city council. (c) The city council shall cause each ordinance and each amendment to this charter to be printed promptly following its adoption, and the printed ordinances and charter amendments shall be made available for purchase by the public at reasonable prices to be fixed by the city council. Following publication of the first code under this charter and at all times thereafter, the ordinances and charter amendments shall be printed in substantially the same style as the code currently in effect and shall be suitable in form for incorporation therein. The city council shall make such further arrangements as deemed desirable with reproduction and distribution of any current changes in or additions to codes of technical regulations and other rules and regulations included in the code.
SECTION 2.26. Election of mayor; forfeiture; compensation.
The mayor shall be elected and shall serve for a term of four years and until the mayor's successor is elected and qualified. The mayor shall be elected at-large by majority vote. The mayor shall be a qualified elector of this city and shall have been a resident of the city for 12 months prior to the election. The mayor shall continue to reside in this city during the period of the mayor's service. The mayor shall forfeit the office of mayor on the same grounds and under the same procedure as for councilmembers. The compensation of the mayor shall be established in the same manner as for councilmembers.

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SECTION 2.27. Mayor pro tempore.
By a majority vote, the councilmembers shall elect a councilmember to serve as mayor pro tempore. The mayor pro tempore shall assume the duties and powers of the mayor during the mayor's physical or mental disability or absence. Any such disability or absence shall be declared by a majority vote of the councilmembers. The mayor pro tempore shall sign all contracts and ordinances in which the mayor has a disqualifying financial interest as provided in Section 2.14 of this charter.
SECTION 2.28. Powers and duties of mayor.
The mayor shall: (1) Preside at all meetings of the city council; (2) Be the head of the city for the purpose of service of process and for ceremonial purposes and be the official spokesperson for the city and the chief advocate of policy; (3) Have the power to administer oaths and to take affidavits; (4) Sign as a matter of course on behalf of the city all written and approved contracts, ordinances, and other instruments executed by the city which by law are required to be in writing; (5) Vote on matters before the city council and be counted toward a quorum as any other councilmember; (6) Prepare and submit to the city council a recommended annual operating budget and recommended capital budget; and (7) Fulfill such other executive and administrative duties as the city council shall by ordinance establish.
ARTICLE III ADMINISTRATIVE AFFAIRS
SECTION 3.10. Administrative and service departments.
(a) Except as otherwise provided in this charter, the city council by ordinance shall prescribe the functions or duties and establish, abolish, alter, consolidate, or leave vacant all nonelective offices, positions of employment, departments, and agencies of the city as necessary for the proper administration of the affairs and government of this city. (b) Except as otherwise provided by this charter or by law, the directors of departments and other appointed officers of the city shall be appointed solely on the basis of their respective administrative and professional qualifications. (c) All appointed officers and directors of departments shall receive such compensation as prescribed by ordinance.

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(d) There shall be a director of each department or agency who shall be its principal officer. Each director shall, subject to the direction and supervision of the mayor, be responsible for the administration and direction of the affairs and operations of that director's department or agency. (e) All appointed officers and directors under the supervision of the mayor shall be nominated by the mayor with confirmation of appointment by the city council. All appointed officers and directors shall be employees at will and subject to removal or suspension at any time by the mayor unless otherwise provided by law or ordinance.
SECTION 3.11. Boards, commissions, and authorities.
(a) The city council shall create by ordinance such boards, commissions, and authorities to fulfill any investigative, quasi-judicial, or quasi-legislative function the city council deems necessary and shall by ordinance establish the composition, period of existence, duties, and powers thereof. (b) All members of boards, commissions, and authorities of the city shall be appointed by the mayor and council for such terms of office and in such manner as shall be provided by ordinance, except where other appointing authority, terms of office, or manner of appointment is prescribed by this charter or by law. (c) The city council by ordinance may provide for the compensation and reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses of the members of any board, commission, or authority. (d) Except as otherwise provided by charter or by law, no member of any board, commission, or authority shall hold any elective office in the city. (e) Any vacancy on a board, commission, or authority of the city shall be filled for the unexpired term in the manner prescribed in this charter for original appointment, except as otherwise provided by this charter or by law. (f) No member of a board, commission, or authority shall assume office until that person has executed and filed with the clerk of the city an oath obligating that person to perform faithfully and impartially the duties of that person's office, such oath shall be prescribed by ordinance and administered by the mayor. (g) All members of boards, commissions, or authorities of the city serve at will and may be removed at any time by the mayor and council unless otherwise provided by law. (h) Except as otherwise provided by this charter or by law, each board, commission, or authority of the city shall elect one of its members as chairperson and one member as vice chairperson and may elect as its secretary one of its own members or may appoint as secretary an employee of the city. Each board, commission, or authority of the city government may establish such bylaws, rules, and regulations, not inconsistent with this charter, ordinances of the city, or law, as it deems appropriate and necessary for the fulfillment of its duties or the conduct of its affairs. Copies of such bylaws, rules, and regulations shall be filed with the clerk of the city.

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SECTION 3.12. City attorney.
The mayor and council shall appoint a city attorney, together with such assistant city attorneys as may be authorized, and shall provide for the payment of such attorney or attorneys for services rendered to the city. The city attorney shall be responsible for providing for the representation and defense of the city in all litigation in which the city is a party; may be the prosecuting officer in the municipal court; shall attend the meetings of the city council as directed; shall advise the mayor and council and other officers and employees of the city concerning legal aspects of the city's affairs; and shall perform such other duties as may be required by virtue of such person's position as city attorney.
SECTION 3.13. City clerk.
The mayor and council shall appoint a city clerk who shall not be a councilmember. The city clerk shall be custodian of the official city seal and city records; maintain city council records required by this charter; and perform such other duties as may be required by the city council.
SECTION 3.14. Position classification and pay plans.
The mayor shall be responsible for the preparation of a position classification and pay plan which shall be submitted to the city council for approval. Such plan may apply to all employees of the city and any of its agencies, departments, boards, commissions, or authorities. When a pay plan has been adopted, the city council shall not increase or decrease the salary range applicable to any position except by amendment of such pay plan. For purposes of this section, all elected and appointed city officials are not city employees.
SECTION 3.15. Personnel policies.
All employees serve at will and may be removed from office at any time unless otherwise provided by ordinance.
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There shall be a court to be known as the Municipal Court of the City of Peachtree Corners.
SECTION 4.11. Chief judge; associate judge.
(a) The municipal court shall be presided over by a chief judge and such part-time, fulltime, or stand-by judges as shall be provided by ordinance. (b) No person shall be qualified or eligible to serve as a judge on the municipal court unless that person shall have attained the age of 21 years and shall be a member of the State Bar of Georgia and shall possess all qualifications required by law. All judges shall be appointed by the city council and shall serve until a successor is appointed and qualified. (c) Compensation of the judges shall be fixed by ordinance. (d) Judges serve at will and may be removed from office at any time by the city council unless otherwise provided by ordinance. (e) Before assuming office, each judge shall take an oath, given by the mayor, that such judge will honestly and faithfully discharge the duties of the judge's office to the best of the judge's ability and without fear, favor, or partiality. The oath shall be entered upon the minutes of the city council journal required in Section 2.19 of this charter.
SECTION 4.12. Convening.
The municipal court shall be convened at regular intervals as provided by ordinance.
SECTION 4.13. Jurisdiction; powers.
(a) The municipal court shall try and punish violations of this charter, all city ordinances, and such other violations as provided by law. (b) The municipal court shall have authority to punish those in its presence for contempt, provided that such punishment shall not exceed $200.00 or ten days in jail. (c) The municipal court may fix punishment for offenses within its jurisdiction not exceeding a fine of $1,000.00 or imprisonment for 180 days or both such fine and imprisonment or may fix punishment by fine, imprisonment, or alternative sentencing, as now or hereafter provided by law. (d) The municipal court shall have authority to establish a schedule of fees to defray the cost of operation and shall be entitled to reimbursement of the cost of meals, transportation, and caretaking of prisoners bound over to superior courts for violations of state law. (e) The municipal court shall have authority to establish bail and recognizances to ensure the presence of those charged with violations before such court and shall have

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discretionary authority to accept cash or personal or real property as surety for the appearance of persons charged with violations. Whenever any person shall give bail for that person's appearance and shall fail to appear at the time fixed for trial, that person's bond shall be forfeited by the judge presiding at such time and an execution issued thereon by serving the defendant and the defendant's sureties with a rule nisi at least two days before a hearing on the rule nisi. In the event that cash or property is accepted in lieu of bond for security for the appearance of a defendant at trial, and if such defendant fails to appear at the time and place fixed for trial, the cash so deposited shall be on order of the judge declared forfeited to the city, or the property so deposited shall have a lien against it for the value forfeited which lien shall be enforceable in the same manner and to the same extent as a lien for city property taxes. (f) The municipal court shall have the same authority as superior courts to compel the production of evidence in the possession of any party; to enforce obedience to its orders, judgments, and sentences; and to administer such oaths as are necessary. (g) The municipal court may compel the presence of all parties necessary to a proper disposal of each case by the issuance of summonses, subpoenas, and warrants which may be served as executed by any officer as authorized by this charter or by law. (h) Each judge of the municipal court shall be authorized to issue warrants for the arrest of persons charged with offenses against any ordinance of the city, and each judge of the municipal court shall have the same authority as a magistrate of the state to issue warrants for offenses against state laws committed within the city.
SECTION 4.14. Certiorari.
The right of certiorari from the decision and judgment of the municipal court shall exist in all criminal cases and ordinance violation cases, and such certiorari shall be obtained under the sanction of a judge of the Superior Court of Gwinnett County under the laws of the State of Georgia regulating the granting and issuance of writs of certiorari.
SECTION 4.15. Rules for court.
With the approval of the city council, the judge shall have full power and authority to make reasonable rules and regulations necessary and proper to secure the efficient and successful administration of the municipal court; provided, however, that the city council may adopt in part or in toto the rules and regulations applicable to municipal courts. The rules and regulations made or adopted shall be filed with the city clerk, shall be available for public inspection, and, upon request, a copy shall be furnished to all defendants in municipal court proceedings at least 48 hours prior to such proceedings.

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ARTICLE V ELECTIONS AND REMOVAL
SECTION 5.10. Applicability of general law.
All primaries and elections shall be held and conducted in accordance with Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., the "Georgia Election Code," as now or hereafter amended.
SECTION 5.11. Regular elections; time for holding.
Except as otherwise provided in Article VIII of this charter for the initial elections, there shall be a municipal general election biennially in odd-numbered years on the Tuesday next following the first Monday in November. There shall be elected the mayor and three councilmembers at one election and at every other election thereafter. The remaining councilmember seats shall be filled at the election alternating with the first election so that a continuing body is created.
SECTION 5.12. Nonpartisan elections.
Political parties shall not conduct primaries for city offices and all names of candidates for city offices shall be listed without party designations.
SECTION 5.13. Election by majority vote.
The councilmembers from Post 1, Post 2, and Post 3 shall be elected by a majority vote of the electors of their respective districts. The mayor and councilmembers from Post 4, Post 5, and Post 6 shall be elected by a majority vote of the votes cast for each position by the electors of the city at large.
SECTION 5.14. Special elections; vacancies.
In the event that the office of mayor or councilmember shall become vacant as provided in Section 2.12 of this charter, the city council or those remaining shall order a special election to fill the balance of the unexpired term of such official; provided, however, that, if such vacancy occurs within 12 months of the expiration of the term of that office, the city council or those members remaining shall appoint a successor for the remainder of the term. In all other respects, the special election shall be held and conducted in accordance with Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., the "Georgia Election Code," as now or hereafter amended.

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SECTION 5.15. Other provisions.
Except as otherwise provided by this charter, the city council shall, by ordinance, prescribe such rules and regulations as it deems appropriate to fulfill any options and duties under Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., the "Georgia Election Code."
SECTION 5.16. Removal of officers.
(a) A councilmember, the mayor, or other appointed officers provided for in this charter shall be removed from office for any one or more of the causes provided in Title 45 of the O.C.G.A. or such other applicable laws as are or may hereafter be enacted. (b) Removal of an officer pursuant to subsection (a) of this section shall be accomplished by one of the following methods:
(1) Following a hearing at which an impartial panel shall render a decision. In the event an elected officer is sought to be removed by the action of the city council, such officer shall be entitled to a written notice specifying the ground or grounds for removal and to a public hearing which shall be held not less than ten days after the service of such written notice. The city council shall provide by ordinance for the manner in which such hearings shall be held. Any elected officer sought to be removed from office as provided in this section shall have the right of appeal from the decision of the city council to the Superior Court of Gwinnett County. Such appeal shall be governed by the same rules as govern appeals to the superior court from the probate court; or (2) By an order of the Superior Court of Gwinnett County following a hearing on a complaint seeking such removal brought by any resident of the City of Peachtree Corners.
ARTICLE VI FINANCE
SECTION 6.10. Property tax.
The city council may assess, levy, and collect an ad valorem tax on all real and personal property within the corporate limits of the city that is subject to such taxation by the state and county. This tax is for the purpose of raising revenues to defray the costs of operating the city government, of providing governmental services, for the repayment of principal and interest on general obligations, and for any other public purpose as determined by the city council in its discretion.

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SECTION 6.11. Millage rate; due dates; payment methods.
The city council by ordinance shall establish a millage rate for the city property tax which shall not exceed 1 mill, a due date, and the time period within which these taxes must be paid. The city council by ordinance may provide for the payment of these taxes by installments or in one lump sum, as well as authorize the voluntary payment of taxes prior to the time when due.
SECTION 6.12. Occupation and business taxes.
The city council by ordinance shall have the power to levy such occupation or business taxes as are not denied by law. The city council may classify businesses, occupations, or professions for the purpose of such taxation in any way which may be lawful and may compel the payment of such taxes as provided in Section 6.18 of this charter.
SECTION 6.13. Licenses; permits; fees.
The city council by ordinance shall have the power to require businesses or practitioners doing business in this city to obtain a permit for such activity from the city and pay a regulatory fee for such permit as provided by general law. Such fees shall reflect the total cost to the city of regulating the activity and, if unpaid, shall be collected as provided in Section 6.18 of this charter.
SECTION 6.14. Franchises.
(a) The city council shall have the power to grant franchises for the use of this city's streets and alleys for the purposes of railroads, street railways, telephone companies, electric companies, electric membership corporations, cable television and other telecommunications companies, gas companies, transportation companies, and other similar organizations. The city council shall determine the duration, terms, whether the same shall be exclusive or nonexclusive, and the consideration for such franchises; provided, however, that no franchise shall be granted for a period in excess of 35 years and no franchise shall be granted unless the city receives just and adequate compensation therefor. The city council shall provide for the registration of all franchises with the city clerk in a registration book kept by the city clerk. The city council may provide by ordinance for the registration within a reasonable time of all franchises previously granted. (b) If no franchise agreement is in effect, the city council has the authority to impose a tax on gross receipts for the use of this city's streets and alleys for the purposes of

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railroads, street railways, telephone companies, electric companies, electric membership corporations, cable television and other telecommunications companies, gas companies, transportation companies, and other similar organizations.
SECTION 6.15. Service charges.
The city council by ordinance shall have the power to assess and collect fees, charges, and tolls for services provided or made available within and outside the corporate limits of the city for the total cost to the city of providing or making available such services. If unpaid, such charges shall be collected as provided in Section 6.18 of this charter.
SECTION 6.16. RESERVED.
SECTION 6.17. Construction; other taxes.
This city shall be empowered to levy any other tax or fee allowed now or hereafter by law, and the specific mention of any right, power, or authority in this article shall not be construed as limiting in any way the general powers of this city to govern its local affairs.
SECTION 6.18. Collection of delinquent taxes and fees.
The city council by ordinance may provide generally for the collection of delinquent taxes, fees, or other revenue due the city under Sections 6.10 through 6.17 of this charter by whatever reasonable means as are not precluded by law. This shall include providing for the dates when the taxes or fees are due; late penalties or interest; issuance and execution of fi. fas.; creation and priority of liens; making delinquent taxes and fees personal debts of the persons required to pay the taxes or fees imposed; revoking city permits for failure to pay any city taxes or fees; and providing for the assignment or transfer of tax executions.
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SECTION 6.21. Short-term loans.
The city may obtain short-term loans and must repay such loans not later than December 31 of each year, unless otherwise provided by law.
SECTION 6.22. Lease-purchase contracts.
The city may enter into multiyear lease, purchase, or lease-purchase contracts for the acquisition of goods, materials, real and personal property, services, and supplies, provided the contract terminates without further obligation on the part of the municipality at the close of the calendar year in which it was executed and at the close of each succeeding calendar year for which it may be renewed. Contracts must be executed in accordance with the requirements of Code Section 36-60-13 of the O.C.G.A., or other such applicable laws as are or may hereafter be enacted.
SECTION 6.23. Fiscal year.
The city council shall set the fiscal year by ordinance. This fiscal year shall constitute the budget year and the year for financial accounting and reporting of each and every office, department, agency, and activity of the city government.
SECTION 6.24. Budget ordinance.
The city council shall provide an ordinance on the procedures and requirements for the preparation and execution of an annual operating budget, a capital improvement plan, and a capital budget, including requirements as to the scope, content, and form of such budgets and plans. The city council shall also comply with the budgeting and auditing provisions of Chapter 81 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A.
SECTION 6.25. Operating budget.
On or before a date fixed by the city council but not later than 60 days prior to the beginning of each fiscal year, the mayor shall submit to the city council a proposed operating budget for the ensuing fiscal year. The budget shall be accompanied by a message from the mayor containing a statement of the general fiscal policies of the city, the important features of the budget, explanations of major changes recommended for the next fiscal year, a general summary of the budget, and other pertinent comments and information. The operating budget and the capital budget provided for in Section 6.29 of

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this charter, the budget message, and all supporting documents shall be filed in the office of the city clerk and shall be open to public inspection.
SECTION 6.26. Action by city council on budget.
(a) The councilmembers may amend the operating budget proposed by the mayor, except that the budget as finally amended and adopted must provide for all expenditures required by state law or by other provisions of this charter and for all debt service requirements for the ensuing fiscal year. The total appropriations from any fund shall not exceed the estimated fund balance, reserves, and revenues. (b) The city council by ordinance shall adopt the final operating budget for the ensuing fiscal year not later than December 15 of each year. If the city council fails to adopt the budget by said date, the amounts appropriated for operation for the then current fiscal year shall be deemed adopted for the ensuing fiscal year on a month-to-month basis, with all items prorated accordingly, until such time as the city council adopts a budget for the ensuing fiscal year. Adoption of the budget shall take the form of an appropriations ordinance setting out the estimated revenues in detail by sources and making appropriations according to fund and by organizational unit, purpose, or activity as set out in the budget preparation ordinance adopted pursuant to Section 6.24 of this charter. (c) The amount set out in the adopted operating budget for each organizational unit shall constitute the annual appropriation for such, and no expenditure shall be made or encumbrance created in excess of the otherwise unencumbered balance of the appropriations or allotment thereof to which it is chargeable.
SECTION 6.27. Levy of taxes.
The city council shall levy by ordinance such taxes as are necessary. The taxes and tax rates set by such ordinance shall be such that reasonable estimates of revenues from such levy shall at least be sufficient, together with other anticipated revenues, fund balances, and applicable reserves, to equal the total amount appropriated for each of the several funds set forth in the annual operating budget for defraying the expenses of the general government of this city.
SECTION 6.28. Changes in appropriations.
The city council by ordinance may make changes in the appropriations contained in the current operating budget at any regular meeting or special or emergency meeting called for such purpose, but any additional appropriations may be made only from an existing unexpended surplus.

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SECTION 6.29. Capital improvements.
(a) On or before the date fixed by the city council, but not later than 60 days prior to the beginning of each fiscal year, the mayor shall submit to the city council a proposed capital improvements plan with a recommended capital budget containing the means of financing the improvements proposed for the ensuing fiscal year. The city council shall have power to accept, with or without amendments, or reject the proposed plan and budget. The city council shall not authorize an expenditure for the construction of any building, structure, work, or improvement unless the appropriations for such project are included in the capital budget, except to meet a public emergency as provided in Section 2.23 of this charter. (b) The city council shall adopt by ordinance the final capital budget for the ensuing fiscal year not later than December 15 of each year. No appropriation provided for in a prior capital budget shall lapse until the purpose for which the appropriation was made shall have been accomplished or abandoned; provided, however, that the mayor may submit amendments to the capital budget at any time during the fiscal year, accompanied by recommendations. Any such amendments to the capital budget shall become effective only upon adoption by ordinance.
SECTION 6.30. Audits.
There shall be an annual independent audit of all city accounts, funds, and financial transactions by a certified public accountant selected by the city council. The audit shall be conducted according to generally accepted auditing principles. Any audit of any funds by the state or federal governments may be accepted as satisfying the requirements of this charter. Copies of annual audit reports shall be available at printing costs to the public.
SECTION 6.31. Procurement and property management.
No contract with the city shall be binding on the city unless: (1) It is in writing; (2) It is drawn by or submitted and reviewed by the city attorney and, as a matter of course, is signed by the city attorney to indicate such drafting or review; and (3) It is made or authorized by the city council and such approval is entered in the city council journal of proceedings pursuant to Section 2.19 of this charter.
SECTION 6.32. Purchasing.
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SECTION 6.33. Sale and lease of property.
(a) The city council may sell and convey or lease any real or personal property owned or held by the city for governmental or other purposes as now or hereafter provided by law. (b) The city council may quitclaim any rights it may have in property not needed for public purposes upon report by the mayor and adoption of a resolution, both finding that the property is not needed for public or other purposes and that the interest of the city has no readily ascertainable monetary value. (c) Whenever in opening, extending, or widening any street, avenue, alley, or public place of the city a small parcel or tract of land is cut off or separated by such work from a larger tract or boundary of land owned by the city, the city council may authorize the mayor to sell and convey said cut-off or separated parcel or tract of land to an abutting or adjoining property owner or owners where such sale and conveyance facilitates the highest and best use of the abutting owner's property. Included in the sales contract shall be a provision for the rights of way of said street, avenue, alley, or public place. Each abutting property owner shall be notified of the availability of the property and given the opportunity to purchase said property under such terms and conditions as set out by ordinance. All deeds and conveyances heretofore and hereafter so executed and delivered shall convey all title and interest the city has in such property, notwithstanding the fact that no public sale after advertisement was or is hereafter made.
SECTION 6.34. Apportionment of revenue.
Except as otherwise agreed pursuant to Chapter 70 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the city is authorized to pay all revenues collected by Gwinnett County on behalf of the city to the county in exchange for continuation of services during the transition period provided in Section 8.11 of this charter and beyond, with the exception of the following revenues, which shall stay with the city:
(1) New revenues from utility franchise fees; (2) Fines collected in municipal court; and (3) Revenues generated from any additional millage of up to 1 mill above the millage rate imposed in the county special service district.
ARTICLE VII GENERAL PROVISIONS
SECTION 7.10. Bonds for officials.
The officers and employees of this city, both elected and appointed, shall execute such surety or fidelity bonds in such amounts and upon such terms and conditions as the city council shall from time to time require by ordinance or as may be provided by law.

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SECTION 7.11. Construction and definitions.
(a) Section captions in this charter are informative only and are not to be considered as a part thereof. (b) The word "shall" is mandatory and the word "may" is permissive. (c) The singular shall include the plural, the masculine shall include the feminine, and vice versa.
ARTICLE VIII REFERENDUM AND INITIAL ELECTIONS
SECTION 8.10. Referendum and initial election.
(a) Unless prohibited by the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended, the election superintendent of Gwinnett County shall call a special election for the purpose of submitting this Act to the qualified voters of the proposed City of Peachtree Corners for approval or rejection. The superintendent shall set the date of such election for the Tuesday after the first Monday in November, 2011. The superintendent shall issue the call for such 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 Gwinnett County. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words:
"( ) YES Shall the Act incorporating the City of Peachtree Corners in Gwinnett ( ) NO County according to the charter contained in the Act 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 8.11 of this charter, otherwise it shall be void and of no force and effect. The initial expense of such election shall be borne by Gwinnett County. Within two years after the elections if the incorporation is approved, the City of Peachtree Corners shall reimburse Gwinnett County for the actual cost of printing and personnel services for such election and for the initial election of the mayor and councilmembers pursuant to this charter. It shall be the duty of the superintendent to hold and conduct such election. It shall be his or her further duty to certify the result thereof to the Secretary of State. (b) For the purposes of the referendum election provided for in subsection (a) of this section and for the purposes of the special election of the City of Peachtree Corners to be held on the date of the 2012 presidential preference primary, the qualified electors of the City of Peachtree Corners shall be those qualified electors of Gwinnett County residing within the corporate limits of the City of Peachtree Corners as described by Appendix A of this charter. At subsequent municipal elections, the qualified electors of the City of

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Peachtree Corners shall be determined pursuant to the authority of Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A. known as the "Georgia Election Code." (c) Only for the purposes of holding and conducting the referendum election provided for in subsection (a) of this section and holding and conducting the special election of the City of Peachtree Corners to be held on the date of the 2012 presidential preference primary, the election superintendent of Gwinnett County is vested with the powers and duties of the election superintendent of the City of Peachtree Corners and the powers and duties of the governing authority of the City of Peachtree Corners.
SECTION 8.11. Effective dates and transition.
(a) The provisions of this Act necessary for the referendum election provided for in Section 8.10 of this charter shall become effective immediately upon this Act's approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval. (b) Those provisions of this Act necessary for the special election provided for in Section 8.13 of this charter shall be effective upon the certification of the results of the referendum election provided for by Section 8.10 of this charter if this Act is approved at such referendum election. (c) Except as provided in Section 8.10 of this charter, the remaining provisions of this Act shall become of full force and effect for all purposes at 12:00 Midnight on June 30, 2012, except that the initial mayor and councilmembers shall take office immediately following their election and by action of a quorum may prior to 12:00 Midnight on June 30, 2012, meet and take actions binding on the city. (d) A period of time will be needed for an orderly transition of various government functions from Gwinnett County to the City of Peachtree Corners. Accordingly there shall be a transition period beginning on the date the initial mayor and councilmembers take office under this charter, and ending at 12:00 Midnight on December 31, 2013. During such transition period, all provisions of this charter shall be effective as law, but not all provisions of this charter shall be implemented. (e) During such transition period, Gwinnett County shall continue to provide within the territorial limits of the city all government services and functions which Gwinnett County provided in that area during the years 2010 and 2011 and at the same actual cost, except to the extent otherwise provided in this section; provided, however, that upon at least 60 days' prior written notice to Gwinnett County by the City of Peachtree Corners, responsibility for any such service or function shall be transferred to the City of Peachtree Corners. During the transition period, the city shall remain within the Gwinnett County special services district, but shall be removed from such district at the conclusion of such period. Beginning December 1, 2012, the City of Peachtree Corners shall collect taxes, fees, assessments, fines and forfeitures, and other moneys within the territorial limits of the city in the same manner as authorized immediately prior to the effective date of this section; provided, however, that upon at least 60 days' prior written notice to Gwinnett County by the City of Peachtree Corners, the authority to collect any tax, fee, assessment,

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fine or forfeiture, or other moneys shall remain with Gwinnett County after December 1, 2012, until such time as Gwinnett County receives subsequent notice from the City of Peachtree Corners that such authority shall be transferred to the City of Peachtree Corners. (f) During the transition period, the governing authority of the City of Peachtree Corners:
(1) Shall hold regular meetings and may hold special meetings as provided in this charter; (2) May enact ordinances and resolutions as provided in this charter; (3) May amend this charter by home rule action as provided by general law; (4) May accept gifts and grants; (5) May borrow money and incur indebtedness to the extent authorized by this charter and general law; (6) May levy and collect an ad valorem tax for calendar years 2012 and 2013; (7) May establish a fiscal year and budget; (8) May create, alter, or abolish departments, boards, offices, commissions, and agencies of the city; appoint and remove officers and employees; and exercise all necessary or appropriate personnel and management functions; and (9) May generally exercise any power granted by this charter or general law, except to the extent that a power is specifically and integrally related to the provision of a governmental service, function, or responsibility not yet provided or carried out by the city. (g) Except as otherwise provided in this section, during the transition period, the Municipal Court of the City of Peachtree Corners shall not exercise its jurisdiction. During the transition period, all ordinances of Gwinnett County shall remain applicable within the territorial limits of the city and the appropriate court or courts of Gwinnett County shall retain jurisdiction to enforce such ordinances. However, by mutual agreement and concurrent resolutions and ordinances if needed Gwinnett County and the City of Peachtree Corners may during the transition period transfer all or part of such regulatory authority and the appropriate court jurisdiction to the City of Peachtree Corners. Any transfer of jurisdiction to the City of Peachtree Corners during or at the end of the transition period shall not in and of itself abate any judicial proceeding pending in Gwinnett County or the pending prosecution of any violation of any ordinance of Gwinnett County. (h) During the transition period, the governing authority of the City of Peachtree Corners may at any time, without the necessity of any agreement by Gwinnett County, commence to exercise its planning and zoning powers; provided, however, that the city shall give the county notice of the date on which the city will assume the exercise of such powers. Upon the governing authority of the City of Peachtree Corners commencing to exercise its planning and zoning powers, the Municipal Court of the City of Peachtree Corners shall immediately have jurisdiction to enforce the planning and zoning ordinances of the city. The provisions of this subsection shall control over any conflicting provisions of any other subsection of this section.

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(i) Effective upon the termination of the transition period, subsections (b) through (h) of this section shall cease to apply except for the last sentence of subsection (g) which shall remain effective. Effective upon the termination of the transition period, the City of Peachtree Corners shall be a full functioning municipal corporation and subject to all general laws of this state.
SECTION 8.12. Directory nature of dates.
It is the intention of the General Assembly that this Act be construed as directory rather than mandatory with respect to any date prescribed in this Act. If it is necessary to delay any action called for in this Act for providential cause, delay in securing approval under the federal Voting Rights Act, or any other reason, it is the intention of the General Assembly that the action be delayed rather than abandoned. Any delay in performing any action under this Act, whether for cause or otherwise, shall not operate to frustrate the overall intent of this Act. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing it is specifically provided that:
(1) If it is not possible to hold the referendum election provided for in Section 8.10 of this charter on the date specified in that section, then such referendum shall be held as soon thereafter as is reasonably practicable; and (2) If it is not possible to hold the first election provided for in Section 8.13 of this charter on the date specified in that section, then there shall be a special election for the initial members of the governing authority to be held as soon thereafter as is reasonably practicable, and the commencement of the initial terms of office shall be delayed accordingly.
SECTION 8.13. Special election.
(a) The first election for mayor and councilmembers shall be a special election held on the date of the 2012 presidential preference primary. At such election, the first mayor and councilmembers shall be elected to serve for the initial terms of office specified in subsections (b), (c), and (d) of this section. Thereafter, the time for holding regular municipal elections shall be on the Tuesday next following the first Monday in November of each odd-numbered year beginning in 2013. The successors to the first mayor and initial councilmembers and future successors shall take office at the first organizational meeting in January immediately following their election and shall serve for terms of four years and until their respective successors are elected and qualified. (b) The members of the city council from Post 1, Post 2, and Post 3 shall be elected by majority vote of the electors of their respective districts. The members of the city council from Post 4, Post 5, and Post 6 shall be elected by the electors of the city at large by majority vote. The initial members elected from Post 2, Post 4, and Post 6 shall serve a term of office of two years and until their respective successors are elected and qualified.

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The initial members elected from Post 1, Post 3, and Post 5 shall serve a term of office of four years and until their respective successors are elected and qualified. Thereafter, successors to such initial members shall serve four-year terms of office and until their respective successors are elected and qualified. (c) The mayor of the City of Peachtree Corners shall be elected by a majority vote of the qualified electors of the city at large. The mayor shall serve a term of four years and until his or her successor is elected and qualified and successors to the mayor shall serve fouryear terms of office and until their successors are elected and qualified.
ARTICLE IX GENERAL REPEALER
SECTION 9.10. General repealer.
All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
APPENDIX A Lying entirely within Gwinnett County, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, and beginning at the point where the counties of Fulton, DeKalb and Gwinnett intersect, thence following the county line common between Fulton and Gwinnett counties in a generally northeasterly direction to the point where the Fulton/Gwinnett boundary line intersects the Chattahoochee River; thence running in a generally northeasterly direction following the Fulton/Gwinnett boundary line along the southern bank of the Chattahoochee River, following the meanderings thereof, to the point where the county boundary line intersects the southwestern boundary line of the City of Berkeley Lake; thence running in a generally southern direction following the municipal boundary line of the City of Berkeley Lake to a point where the said boundary line intersects with the City of Duluth municipal boundary; thence running along the municipal boundary of the City of Duluth until it intersects with the centerline of Buford Highway; thence running generally southwest along the centerline of Buford Highway to the point where said centerline intersects the municipal boundary line of the City of Norcross; thence following said municipal boundary in a generally southwesterly direction to the intersection of Buford Highway and Jimmy Carter Boulevard; thence continuing in a southwesterly direction along the centerline of Buford Highway to the point where said centerline intersects the boundary line common between DeKalb and Gwinnett counties; thence in a generally northwest direction along the DeKalb/Gwinnett boundary line to the point of beginning.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

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E Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden
Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks
Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V
Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer
Cooper Y Crawford

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon
Dukes Y Dutton
Ehrhart Y England
Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans
Floyd Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Heckstall Y Hembree E Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby
Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J E Jones, S
Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight
Lane Y Lindsey Y Long
Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning
Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows E Mills Y Mitchell
Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey
Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders E Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R E Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker
Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 153, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

Representatives Byrd of the 20th and Heard of the 114th stated that they inadvertently voted "aye" on the preceding roll call. They wished to be recorded as voting "nay" thereon.

Representative Hudson of the 124th 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.

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HB 485. By Representatives McCall of the 30th, Anderson of the 117th, England of the 108th, Hanner of the 148th and Roberts of the 154th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to hunting, trapping, and fishing licenses and permits, so as to change certain provisions relating to wildlife control permits; to prohibit releasing any trapped or transported feral hog into any area that is not fenced to prevent the escape of such feral hog onto the land of another; to provide penalties for violations; 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:

E Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams
Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin
Baker Y Battles Y Bearden
Beasley-Teague Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon
Dukes Y Dutton
Ehrhart Y England
Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans
Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Heckstall Y Hembree E Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J E Jones, S
Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight
Lane Y Lindsey Y Long
Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning
Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows E Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J
Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey
Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders E Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R E Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R
Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker
Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
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On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 153, nays 1.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
Due to a mechanical malfunction, the vote of Representative Epps of the 128th was not recorded on the preceding roll call. He wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon.
Representative Taylor of the 79th 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 500. By Representatives Pruett of the 144th, England of the 108th, Hembree of the 67th, Harden of the 28th, Carter of the 175th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 8 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to unemployment compensation benefits, so as to establish the Employment Readiness Program for Georgia's unemployed; to provide for the administration of the program by the Department of Labor; to provide for participation in the Employment Readiness Program by persons receiving extended unemployment compensation benefits; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 14 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Workforce Investment Board, so as to provide for the administration of the Georgia Work Ready program by the Governor's Office of Workforce Development; to provide for support of the Georgia Work Ready program by the Department of Labor and the Department of Economic Development; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 14 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Workforce Investment Board, is amended by revising Code Section 34-14-1, relating to definitions, as follows:

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"34-14-1. As used in this chapter, the term:
(1) 'Board' means the Georgia Workforce Investment Board. (2) 'Director' means the executive director of the Governor's Office of Workforce Development. (3) 'Federal law' means the Workforce Investment Act of 1998, Public Law 105-220. (4) 'Georgia Work Ready' or 'program' means the state's branded workforce development enterprise administered and implemented by the Governor's Office of Workforce Development that:
(A) Links links education and workforce development together and aligns to the economic development needs at the local, regional, and state levels; and (B) Provides a system of educational and workforce development tools, skills gap training, job profiling, and skills assessments based on nationally recognized career and workforce readiness evaluations and standards. (5) 'Office' means the Governor's Office of Workforce Development."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"34-14-5. (a) The Governor's Office of Workforce Development shall, with the approval of the board, institute the Georgia Work Ready program. The implementation and operation of the program shall be subject to available federal funding as provided for in Code Section 34-14-4. The program shall be made available to job seekers free of charge. As a part of the program, the office shall implement and administer a work readiness computer training course that will include an educational component for job seekers on accessing the program, skills gap training, and how to complete an on-line job application. The Technical College System of Georgia shall provide to the office such services and locations needed by the office for delivery of the program to the public. (b) Under the Georgia Work Ready program the office shall:
(1) Develop and make available information regarding the program's workforce development tools and educational materials available to job seekers in Georgia. The office shall also develop and make available information regarding the Georgia Work Ready program related to educating potential employers about the benefits of hiring individuals who have participated in the program or become work ready certified. The information described in this paragraph shall be distributed to both the Department of Labor and the Department of Economic Development; and (2) Collect and disseminate data for purposes of evaluating the effectiveness of the program. Beginning July 1, 2012, and annually thereafter, the Department of Labor shall collect and provide to the office data regarding the employment status of persons who have participated in the program. The Department of Labor shall provide such other information that may be reasonably obtained that is determined by the office to be necessary for the evaluation of the effectiveness of the program. The office shall disseminate its evaluation of the program to the Department of Labor and the

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Department of Economic Development annually beginning January 1, 2013. The office, departments, and Technical College System of Georgia shall work cooperatively to provide support for the office's annual report. (c) Provided that the program is operational, the Department of Labor shall make the information provided by the office pursuant to paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section available to persons receiving unemployment benefits. The information shall be made available electronically and through the department's career centers or at such other locations reasonably likely to make such information available to the greatest number of unemployed persons seeking jobs. (d) Provided that the Georgia Work Ready program is operational, the Department of Economic Development shall make the information provided by the office pursuant to paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section available to businesses and industry. Such information shall be made available electronically and by such other means as the department shall determine reasonably likely to educate employers regarding the benefits of hiring persons who have participated in or become certified under the program. (f) The board is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations for purposes of implementing the requirements of this Code section."

SECTION 3. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2011.

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:

E Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker
Battles N Bearden
Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon
Dukes Y Dutton
Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J

Heckstall Y Hembree E Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt N Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton

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Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks
Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns N Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke N Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Evans Floyd
Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene N Hamilton Y Hanner N Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett N Hatfield Y Heard

Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J E Jones, S
Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long
Lucas N Maddox, B
Maddox, G Y Manning
Marin N Martin Y Maxwell

Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey
Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers N Rynders E Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 152, nays 11.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 503. By Representatives Carter of the 175th and Golick of the 34th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 16 and Chapter 15 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sexual offenses and victim compensation, respectively, so as to provide for funding of certain medical examinations involved in certain sexual offenses; to provide for a definition; to provide for procedure; to provide for related matters; 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:

E Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon

Heckstall Y Hembree E Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T

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Y Bearden Beasley-Teague
Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks
Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman E Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Y Huckaby Y Hudson
Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning
Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey
Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders E Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 168, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 168. By Representatives Knight of the 126th, Channell of the 116th and Holt of the 112th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, so as to define the terms "Internal Revenue Code" and "Internal Revenue Code of 1986" and thereby incorporate certain provisions of the federal law into Georgia law; to provide that certain corporate income tax elections made for federal income tax purposes shall also apply for state income tax purposes; to provide an effective date; to provide applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

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To amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, so as to define the terms "Internal Revenue Code" and "Internal Revenue Code of 1986" and thereby incorporate certain provisions of the federal law into Georgia law; to provide for the revision of sales and use tax provisions for streamlined sales tax purposes; to change and provide for definitions; to change and provide for exemptions; to change provisions related to deductions for bad debts; to change certain provisions relating to taxability burden of proof; to change certain provisions relating to reporting and accounting methods; to change certain provisions relating to dealer returns and estimated tax liability; to change certain provisions relating to sourcing; to provide for certification of review software; to provide for liability and relief from liability; to provide for an effective date; to provide applicability; 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, relating to revenue and taxation, is amended in Code Section 48-1-2, relating to definitions regarding revenue and taxation, by revising paragraph (14) as follows:
"(14) 'Internal Revenue Code' or 'Internal Revenue Code of 1986' means for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2009 2010, the provisions of the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, provided for in federal law enacted on or before January 1, 2010 2011, except that Section 85(c), Section 108(i), Section 163(e)(5)(F), Section 164(a)(6), Section 164(b)(6), Section 168(b)(3)(I), Section 168(e)(3)(B)(vii), Section 168(e)(3)(E)(ix), Section 168(e)(8), Section 168(k) (but not excepting Section 168(k)(2)(A)(i), Section 168(k)(2)(D)(i), and Section 168(k)(2)(E)), Section 168(m), Section 168(n), Section 172(b)(1)(H), Section 172(b)(1)(J), Section 172(j), Section 179(f), Section 199, Section 810(b)(4), Section 1400L, Section 1400N(d)(1), Section 1400N(f), Section 1400N(j), Section 1400N(k), and Section 1400N(o) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, shall be treated as if they were not in effect, and except that Section 168(e)(7), Section 172(b)(1)(F), Section 172(i)(1), and Section 1221 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, shall be treated as they were in effect before the 2008 enactment of federal Public Law 110-343, and except that Section 163(i)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, shall be treated as it was in effect before the 2009 enactment of federal Public Law 111-5, and except that Section 13(e)(4) of 2009 federal Public Law 111-92 shall be treated as if it was not in effect, and except that the limitations provided in Section 179(b)(1) shall be $250,000.00 for tax years beginning in 2010 and shall be $250,000.00 for tax years beginning in 2011, and except that the limitations provided in Section 179(b)(2) shall be $800,000.00 for tax years beginning in 2010 and shall be $800,000.00 for tax years beginning in 2011. For taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2009, the terms 'Internal Revenue Code' or 'Internal

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Revenue Code of 1986' shall also include the provisions of federal Public Law 111126 as enacted on January 22, 2010. In the event a reference is made in this title to the Internal Revenue Code or the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 as it existed on a specific date prior to January 1, 2010 2011, the term means the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code or the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 as it existed on the prior date. Unless otherwise provided in this title, any term used in this title shall have the same meaning as when used in a comparable provision or context in the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. For taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2009 2010, provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, which were as of January 1, 2010 2011, enacted into law but not yet effective shall become effective for purposes of Georgia taxation on the same dates upon which they become effective for federal tax purposes."
SECTION 2. Said title is further amended in Code Section 48-8-2, relating to sales and use tax definitions, by adding new paragraphs to read as follows:
"(11.1) 'Dietary supplement' means any product, other than tobacco, intended to supplement the diet that:
(A) Contains one or more of the following dietary ingredients: (i) A vitamin; (ii) A mineral; (iii) An herb or other botanical; (iv) An amino acid; (v) A dietary substance for use by humans to supplement the diet by increasing the total dietary intake; or (vi) A concentrate, metabolite, constituent, extract, or combination of any ingredient described in this subparagraph;
(B) Is intended for ingestion in tablet, capsule, powder, softgel, gelcap, or liquid form, or if not intended for ingestion in such a form, is not represented as conventional food and is not represented for use as a sole item of a meal or of the diet; and (C) Is required to be labeled as a dietary supplement, identifiable by the 'Supplements Facts' box found on the label as required pursuant to 21 C.F.R. Section 101.36." "(20.1) 'Over-the-counter drug' means a drug that contains a label that identifies the product as a drug as required by 21 C.F.R. Section 201.66. The 'over-the-counter drug' label includes: (A) A 'Drug Facts' panel; or (B) A statement of the 'active ingredient(s)' with a list of those ingredients contained in the compound, substance, or preparation." "(39.1) 'Tobacco' means cigarettes, cigars, chewing or pipe tobacco, or any other item that includes tobacco."

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SECTION 3. Said title is further amended in said Code section by revising paragraphs (16), (29), and (34) to read as follows:
"(16) 'Food and food ingredients' means substances, whether in liquid, concentrated, solid, frozen, dried, or dehydrated form, that are sold for ingestion or chewing by humans and are consumed for their taste or nutritional value. 'Food and food ingredients' shall not include alcoholic beverages, dietary supplements, or tobacco." "(29) 'Prosthetic device' means a replacement, corrective, or supportive device including repair and replacement parts for the same worn on or in the body to:
(A) Artificially replace a missing portion of the body; (B) Prevent or correct physical deformity or malfunction; or (C) Support a weak or deformed portion of the body. 'Prosthetic device' shall not include hearing aids." "(34)(A) 'Sales price' applies to the measure subject to sales tax and means the total amount of consideration, including cash, credit, property, and services, for which personal property or services are sold, leased, or rented, valued in money, whether received in money or otherwise without any deduction for the following:
(i) The seller's cost of the property sold; (ii) The cost of materials used, labor, or service cost, interest, losses, all costs of transportation to the seller, all taxes imposed on the seller, and any other expense of the seller; (iii) Charges by the seller for any services necessary to complete the sale, other than delivery and installation charges; and (iv) Delivery charges; (v) Installation charges; and (vi) Credit for any trade-in, except as otherwise provided in division (vii) of subparagraph (B) of this paragraph. (B) 'Sales price' shall not include: (i) Discounts, including cash, term, or coupons that are not reimbursed by a third party that are allowed by a seller and taken by a purchaser on a sale; (ii) Interest, financing, and carrying charges from credit extended on the sale of personal property or services, if the amount is separately stated on the invoice, bill of sale, or similar document given to the purchaser; (iii) Any taxes legally imposed directly on the consumer that are separately stated on the invoice, bill of sale, or similar document given to the purchaser; (iv) Installation charges if they are separately stated on the invoice, billing, or similar document given to the purchaser; (v) Charges by the seller for any services necessary to complete the sale if they are separately stated on the invoice, billing, or similar document given to the purchaser; (vi) Telecommunications nonrecurring charges if they are separately stated on the invoice, billing, or similar document; and (vii)(vi) Credit for any motor vehicle trade-in.

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(C) 'Sales price' shall include consideration received by the seller from third parties if:
(i) The seller actually receives consideration from a party other than the purchaser and the consideration is directly related to a price reduction or discount on the sale; (ii) The seller has an obligation to pass the price reduction or discount through to the purchaser; (iii) The amount of the consideration attributable to the sale is fixed and determinable by the seller at the time of the sale of the item to the purchaser; and (iv) One of the following criteria is met:
(I) The purchaser presents a coupon, certificate, or other documentation to the seller to claim a price reduction or discount where the coupon, certificate, or documentation is authorized, distributed, or granted by a third party with the understanding that the third party will reimburse any seller to whom the coupon, certificate, or documentation is presented; (II) The purchaser identifies himself or herself to the seller as a member of a group or organization entitled to a price reduction or discount; provided, however, that a 'preferred customer' card that is available to any patron shall not constitute membership in such a group; or (III) The price reduction or discount is identified as a third party third-party price reduction or discount on the invoice received by the purchaser or on a coupon, certificate, or other documentation presented by the purchaser."
SECTION 4. Said title is further amended in Code Section 48-8-3, relating to exemptions from sales and use tax, by revising paragraphs (12), (18), (47), (50), (52), (54), and (57) as follows:
"(12) School lunches Food and food ingredients and prepared food sold and served to pupils and employees of public schools as part of a school lunch program;" "(18) Charges made for the transportation of tangible personal property except delivery charges by the seller associated with the sale of taxable tangible personal property, including, but not limited to, charges for accessorial services such as refrigeration, switching, storage, and demurrage made in connection with interstate and intrastate transportation of the property;"
"(47)(A)(i) The sale or use of controlled substances and drugs which are lawfully dispensed dispensable only by prescription for the treatment of natural persons, and sales the sale or use of prescription eyeglasses and contact lenses including, without limitation, prescription contact lenses distributed by the manufacturer to licensed dispensers as free samples not intended for resale and labeled as such.; and (ii) The sale or use of those controlled substances and drugs lawfully dispensable by prescription for the treatment of natural persons which are dispensed or distributed without charge to physicians, dentists, clinics, hospitals, or any other person or entity located in Georgia by a pharmaceutical manufacturer or

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distributor; and the use of controlled substances, drugs, new animal drugs, and medical devices drugs and durable medical equipment lawfully dispensed or distributed without charge solely for the purposes of a clinical trial approved by either the United States Food and Drug Administration or by an institutional review board. (B) For purposes of this paragraph, the term: (i) 'Controlled substance' means the same as provided in Code Section 16-13-1. (ii)(i) 'Drug' means the same as provided in Code Section 48-8-2 but shall not include over-the-counter drugs or tobacco. (iii)(ii) 'Institutional review board' means an institutional review board as provided in 21 C.F.R. Section 56. (iv) 'Medical device' means a device as defined in subsection (h) of 21 U.S.C. Section 321. (v) 'New animal drug' means a new animal drug as defined in subsection (v) of 21 U.S.C. Section 321. (C) The commissioner is authorized to prescribe forms and promulgate rules and regulations deemed necessary in order to administer and effectuate this paragraph;" "(50) Sales of blood measuring devices, other monitoring equipment, or insulin delivery systems used exclusively by diabetics and sales of insulin, insulin syringes, and blood glucose level measuring strips dispensed without a prescription;" "(52) Reserved The sale or use of hearing aids;" "(54) The sale or use of any durable medical equipment that is sold or used pursuant to a prescription or prosthetic device that is sold or used pursuant to a prescription prescribed by a physician;" "(57)(A) The sale of food and food ingredients to an individual consumer for offpremises human consumption, to the extent provided in subparagraph (B) of this paragraph. (B) For the purposes of this paragraph, the term 'food and food ingredients' as defined in Code Section 48-8-2 shall not include prepared food, alcoholic beverages, or tobacco as defined in Code Section 48-8-2 drugs, or over-the-counter drugs. (C) The exemption provided for in this paragraph shall not apply to the sale or use of food and food ingredients when purchased for any use in the operation of a business. (C)(i)(D)(i) The exemption provided for in this paragraph shall not apply to any local sales and use tax levied or imposed at any time. (ii) For the purposes of this subparagraph, the term 'local sales and use tax' shall mean any sales tax, use tax, or local sales and use tax which is levied and imposed in an area consisting of less than the entire state, however authorized, including, but not limited to, such taxes authorized by or pursuant to constitutional amendment; by or pursuant to Section 25 of an Act approved March 10, 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 2243), as amended, the 'Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965'; by or pursuant to any article of this chapter.

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(D)(E) The commissioner shall adopt rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of this paragraph;"
SECTION 5. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 48-8-38, relating to taxability burden of proof, as follows:
"48-8-38. (a) All gross sales of a retailer are subject to the tax imposed by this article until the contrary is established. The burden of proving that a sale of tangible personal property is not a sale at retail is upon the person who makes the sale unless he such person takes from the purchaser a certificate stating that the property is purchased for resale or is otherwise exempt. (b) The certificate relieves the seller from the burden of proof as provided in subsection (a) of this Code section if the seller acquires from the purchaser a properly completed certificate. (c) The certificate shall include such information as is determined by the commissioner and is signed by the purchaser if it is a paper exemption certificate. (d) A purchaser claiming an exemption electronically shall use the standard form as adopted by the Streamlined Sales Tax Governing Board. (e) A seller shall obtain the same information for proof of a claimed exemption regardless of the medium in which the transaction occurred. (f) The department shall relieve a seller of the tax otherwise applicable if the seller obtains a fully completed exemption certificate approved by the Streamlined Sales Tax Governing Board, the department, or the Multistate Tax Commission or captures the relevant data elements required under the Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement within 90 days subsequent to the date of sale. If the seller has not obtained a fully completed exemption certificate or all relevant data elements required under the Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement within 90 days subsequent to the date of sale, the department shall provide the seller with 120 days subsequent to a request for substantiation to either:
(1) Obtain a fully completed exemption certificate from the purchaser, taken in good faith which means that the seller obtain a certificate that claims an exemption that:
(A) Was statutorily available on the date of the transaction in the jurisdiction where the transaction is sourced; (B) Could be applicable to the item being purchased; and (C) Is reasonable for the purchaser's type of business; or (2) Obtain other information establishing that the transaction was not subject to the tax. (g) The department shall relieve a seller of the tax otherwise applicable if the seller obtains a blanket exemption certificate from a purchaser with which the seller has a recurring business relationship."

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SECTION 6. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 48-8-45, relating to reporting and accounting methods, as follows:
"48-8-45. (a) Any person dealer taxable under this article having both cash and credit sales may report the sales on either the cash or accrual basis of accounting. Each election of a basis of accounting shall be made on the first return filed and, once made, the election shall be irrevocable unless the commissioner grants written permission for a change. Permission for a change in the basis of accounting shall be granted only upon written application and under rules and regulations promulgated by the commissioner. (b) Any person dealer reporting on a cash basis of accounting shall include in each return all cash sales made during the period covered by the return and all collections made in any period on credit sales of prior periods and shall pay the tax on the sales at the time of filing the return. (c) Any person dealer reporting on the accrual basis of accounting shall be allowed a deduction for bad debts under rules and regulations of the commissioner. Any deduction taken or refund claimed that is attributed to bad debts shall not accrue or include interest. (d) An assignee of private label credit card debt purchased directly from a dealer without recourse or a credit card bank which extends such credit to customers under a private label credit card program shall be allowed a deduction for private label credit card bad debts under rules and regulations of the commissioner. An issuer or assignee of private label credit card debt may claim its deduction for private label credit card bad debts on a return filed by a member of an affiliated group as defined under 26 U.S.C. Section 1504. The bad debt may be deducted on the return for the period during which the bad debt is written off as uncollectable in the claimant's books and records and is eligible to be deducted for federal income tax purposes. Any such deduction for such bad debt shall be reported as a separate line item on the claimant's sales and use tax return. If such deduction is not reported as a line item, it shall be disallowed. A claimant who is not required to file federal income tax returns may deduct a bad debt on a return filed for the period in which the bad debt is written off as uncollectable in the claimant's books and records and the claimant would be eligible for a bad debt deduction for federal income tax purposes if the claimant was required to file a federal income tax return. (e) If a deduction is taken for a bad debt and the debt is subsequently collected in whole or in part, the tax on the amount so collected must be paid and reported on the return filed for the period in which the collection is made. For the purposes of reporting a payment received on a previously claimed bad debt, any payments made on a debt or account are applied first proportionally to the taxable price of the property or service and the sales tax thereon, and, secondly, to interest, service charges, and any other charges.
(f)(1) As used in this subsection, 'assignee' includes but is not limited to: (A) Assignees of promissory notes, accounts, or accounts receivable; or

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(B) Financial institutions that do not make taxable retail sales but that finance retail sales by making loans or issuing credit cards to purchasers. (2) The deduction and refund provided for in this Code section are not assignable. The deduction and refund provided for in this Code section are only available to a dealer that makes a taxable retail sale, remits tax on that sale, and subsequently incurs a bad debt with respect to that sale. Assignees may not take a deduction or claim a refund pursuant to this Code section. (g) For purposes of calculating the deduction taken or refund claimed, a 'bad debt' shall have the same meaning as defined in 26 U.S.C. Section 166. However, the amount calculated pursuant to 26 U.S.C. Section 166 shall be adjusted to exclude: (1) Financing charges or interest; (2) Sales or use taxes charged on the purchase price; (3) Uncollectable amounts on property that remain in the possession of the seller until the full purchase price is paid; (4) Expenses incurred in attempting to collect any debt; and (5) Repossessed property. (h) For bad debts incurred and written off after January 1, 2011, when the amount of bad debt exceeds the amount of taxable sales for the period during which the bad debt is written off, a refund claim may be filed. The statute of limitations for filing such claim shall be three years from the due date of the return on which the bad debt could first be claimed. Such refund shall be claimed on such form as shall be established by the commissioner. (i) Where filing responsibilities have been assumed by a certified service provider, the department allows the service provider to claim, on behalf of the seller, any bad debt allowance provided by this Code section. Such refund shall be claimed on such form as shall be established by the commissioner. The certified service provider must credit or refund the full amount of any bad debt allowance or refund received to the seller. (j) Where the books and records of the party claiming the bad debt allowance support an allocation of the bad debts among the Streamlined Sales Tax member states, such allocation is permitted."
SECTION 7. Said title is further amended by revising subsections (b) and (c) of Code Section 48-8-49, relating to dealer returns and estimated tax liability, as follows:
"(b)(1) As used in this subsection, the term 'estimated tax liability' means a dealer's tax liability, adjusted to account for any subsequent change in the state sales and use tax rate, based on the dealer's average monthly payments for the last fiscal calendar year.
(2) If the tax liability of a dealer in the preceding calendar year was greater than $30,000.00 $60,000.00 excluding local sales taxes, the dealer shall file a return and remit to the commissioner not less than 50 percent of the estimated tax liability for the taxable period on or before the twentieth day of the period. The amount of the

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payment of the estimated tax liability shall be credited against the amount to be due on the return required under subsection (a) of this Code section. This subsection shall not apply to any dealer whose primary business is the sale of motor fuels who is remitting prepaid state tax under paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of Code Section 489-14. (c) Gross proceeds from rentals Rentals or leases of tangible personal property shall be reported and the tax shall be paid with respect to the gross proceeds sales price in accordance with the rules and regulations prescribed by the commissioner."
SECTION 8. Said title is further amended by revising subparagraph (d)(2)(A) of Code Section 48-877, relating to sourcing, as follows:
"(A) Except as otherwise provided in this paragraph, sales of 'other direct mail' are sourced in accordance with subparagraph (l)(1)(A) (b)(1)(C) of this Code section;"
SECTION 9. Said title is further amended by adding a new Code section as follows:
"48-8-77.1. (a) For purposes of this Code section, the definitions as provided in Code Section 48-8161 shall apply. (b) The department shall review software submitted to the Streamlined Sales Tax Governing Board for certification as a Certified Automated System under Section 501 of the Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement. Such review shall include a review to determine that the program accurately reflects the taxability of the product categories included in the program. Upon approval by the department, the state will certify its acceptance of the software to the Streamlined Sales Tax Governing Board. (c) The department shall relieve certified service providers and model 2 sellers from liability to the state and local jurisdictions in the state for not collecting sales or use taxes resulting from the certified service provider or model 2 seller relying on the certification provided by the state. (d) The department shall provide relief from liability to certified service providers for not collecting sales and use taxes in the same manner as provided to sellers under Code Section 48-8-38. (e) If the department determines that an item or transaction is incorrectly classified as to the item or transaction's taxability, the department shall notify the certified service providers or model 2 sellers of the incorrect classification. The certified service provider or model 2 seller shall have ten days to revise the classification after receipt of notice from the department of the determination."
SECTION 10. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval and Section 1 of this Act shall be applicable to all taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2010.

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SECTION 11. 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:

E Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden
Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks
Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman E Collins Y Cooke
Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Heckstall Y Hembree E Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley
Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris
Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders E Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R
Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 166, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

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House of Representatives 401 Paul D. Coverdell Legislative Office Building
Atlanta, Georgia 30334
March 16, ad 2011
Dear Mr. Clerk,
Article III, Section V, Paragraph III, of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, provides in part that "No bill shall pass which refers to more than one subject matter." Further, Article I, Section II, Paragraph V, provides that "Legislative acts in violation of this Constitution or the Constitution of the United States are void, and the judiciary shall so declare them." This version of HB 168 unconstitutionally refers to more than one subject matter. As such, I was unable to vote in favor of it.
Respectfully,
/s/ Bobby Franklin
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Ewing, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate:
SB 54. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Staton of the 18th, Gooch of the 51st, Miller of the 49th, Jackson of the 24th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 3 of Chapter 6 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to advertising on the state highway system, so as to add a definition of "on-premise" or "onproperty" signs; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting provisions; and for other purposes.
SB 62. By Senators Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Albers of the 56th, Bethel of the 54th, McKoon of the 29th, Loudermilk of the 52nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 2 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sovereignty and jurisdiction of the state, so as to provide that no private property shall be alienated to any other state, territory, or nation or to the federal government which would result

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in an extinguishment or diminution of the exercise of state sovereignty or jurisdiction without the consent of the General Assembly; to provide that any act which results in the extinguishment or diminution of the state's right to exercise sovereignty or jurisdiction over property shall not be recognized by the state and shall be void and of no effect; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; 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 228. By Representatives Austin of the 10th, Allison of the 8th, Harden of the 28th, Tankersley of the 158th, Watson of the 163rd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-67 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to distribution of unidentifiable sales and use tax proceeds, so as to repeal certain provisions regarding limitations on the state revenue commissioner's authority to make certain distributions; to provide for an effective date; 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:

E Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden
Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks
Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner

Heckstall Y Hembree E Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu

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Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders E Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 172, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 234. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Smyre of the 132nd, Smith of the 131st, Bryant of the 160th, Purcell of the 159th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use tax, so as to eliminate the sunset from the exemption regarding the sale or use of engines, parts, equipment, or other tangible personal property used in the maintenance or repair of certain aircraft; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use tax, so as to extend for a limited period of time the exemption regarding the sale or use of engines, parts, equipment, or other tangible personal property used in the maintenance or repair of certain aircraft; 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 sales and use tax, is amended by revising paragraph (86) as follows:
"(86) For the period commencing on July 1, 2007, and ending on June 30, 2011 2013, the sale or use of engines, parts, equipment, and other tangible personal property used

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in the maintenance or repair of aircraft when such engines, parts, equipment, and other tangible personal property are installed on such aircraft that is being repaired or maintained in this state so long as such aircraft is not registered in this state;"

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:

E Abdul-Salaam N Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden N Beasley-Teague N Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway N Brooks N Bruce Y Bryant N Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper N Crawford

Y Davis N Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner N Dudgeon N Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England N Epps, C Y Epps, J N Evans Y Floyd N Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier N Fullerton
Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield N Heard

Heckstall E Hembree E Henson Y Hill N Holcomb Y Holmes N Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson N Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs N James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J E Jones, S N Jordan N Kaiser N Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long N Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

N Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills N Mitchell N Morgan Y Morris
Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J N Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix N Oliver Y O'Neal N Pak N Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey N Randall N Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders E Scott, M N Scott, S

N Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R N Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley N Thomas N Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch
Weldon N Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A N Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 128, nays 42.

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The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.
HB 346. By Representative Knight of the 126th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions regarding income taxes, so as to change the definition of taxable nonresident for income tax purposes; to provide an effective date; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Code Section 48-7-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions regarding income taxes, so as to change the definition of taxable nonresident for income tax purposes; to provide an effective date; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Code Section 48-7-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions regarding income taxes, is amended by revising paragraph (11) as follows:
"(11) 'Taxable nonresident' means: (A) Every individual who is not otherwise a resident of this state for income tax purposes and who regularly and not casually or intermittently engages within this state, by himself or herself or by means of employees, agents, or partners, in employment, trade, business, professional, or other activity for financial gain or profit, including, but not limited to, the rental of real or personal property located within this state or for use within this state. 'Taxable nonresident' does not include a legal resident of another state whose only activity for financial gain or profit in this state consists of performing services in this state for an employer as an employee when the remuneration for the services does not exceed the lesser of 5 percent of the income received by the person for performing services in all places during any taxable year or $5,000.00; (B) Every individual who is not otherwise a resident of this state for income tax purposes and who sells, exchanges, or otherwise disposes of tangible property which at the time of the sale, exchange, or other disposition has a taxable situs within this state or who sells, exchanges, or otherwise disposes of intangible

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personal property which has acquired at the time of the sale, exchange, or other disposition a business or commercial situs within this state; (C) Every individual who is not otherwise a resident of this state for income tax purposes and who receives the proceeds of any lottery prize awarded by the Georgia Lottery Corporation; (D) Every individual who is not a resident of this state for income tax purposes and who makes a withdrawal as provided for in paragraph (10) of subsection (b) of Code Section 48-7-27; and
(E)(i) For purposes of this subparagraph, the term: (I) 'Deferred compensation' means deferred compensation received from a nonqualified deferred compensation plan. (II) 'Nonqualified deferred compensation plan' means the same as it is defined in Section 3121(v)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code.
(ii) Every individual who is not otherwise a resident of this state for income tax purposes and who regularly and not casually or intermittently engaged in a prior year within this state, by himself or herself, in activity for financial gain or profit and who receives income from such activity in the form of deferred compensation or income from the exercise of stock options and such income exceeds the lesser of 5 percent of the income received by the person in all places during the taxable year or $5,000.00; provided, however, that this subparagraph shall not apply in the case of an individual who receives such income when the state is prohibited from taxing such income pursuant to federal law. For stock options granted and deferred compensation plans established before January 1, 2011, this subparagraph shall apply only to the portion earned on or after January 1, 2011. The commissioner shall by rule and regulation provide the method of determining the amount earned in Georgia using a 'days worked in Georgia' method. Such earned amount shall be included in the Georgia income of the taxable nonresident. (iii) Employers shall withhold Georgia income tax as provided in Article 5 of this chapter on all deferred compensation and stock options which are required to be included in Georgia income of the taxable nonresident. For purposes of withholding only:
(I) The employer shall use records that are available to them. However, if the records are not available, the employer may reasonably rely upon a written representation, signed under penalties of perjury, from the employee of the number of days worked in Georgia. The employer shall only be held liable if the employer had actual or constructive knowledge that the employee's written representation was false or contained erroneous information; and (II) The employer may elect to determine the number of days worked in Georgia by assuming the employee worked in Georgia only during the time the employee was a resident of Georgia. (iv) The commissioner shall be authorized to promulgate any rules and regulations necessary to implement and administer the tax provisions of this paragraph."

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SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval and shall be applicable to all taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2011.

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:

E Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton
Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Heckstall E Hembree E Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long
Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders E Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

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On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 170, nays 1.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Ewing, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the Senate:
SB 57. By Senators Gooch of the 51st, Mullis of the 53rd, Miller of the 49th, Jackson of the 24th, Ginn of the 47th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 5 of Title 40, relating to commercial drivers' licenses, so as to prohibit persons convicted of a criminal offense against a victim who is a minor from driving commercial motor vehicles designed to transport 16 or more persons; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the House, having been postponed from the previous legislative day, was taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 248. By Representatives Neal of the 1st, Golick of the 34th, Meadows of the 5th, Battles of the 15th and Walker of the 107th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance generally, so as to provide that a health care sharing ministry which enters into a health care cost sharing arrangement with its participants shall not be considered an insurance company, health maintenance organization, or health benefit plan of any class, kind, or character and shall not be subject to any laws related to such; to provide a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; 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:

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E Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Franklin Y Frazier
Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton
Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Heckstall E Hembree E Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long
Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders E Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 170, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Representative Lucas of the 139th 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.

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 470. By Representative Cooper of the 41st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 43-26-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to requirements for licensure as a

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registered professional nurse, so as to revise requirements for preceptorships for certain applicants; to revise requirements relating to nontraditional nursing education programs; to provide for related matters; 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 Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas
Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier
Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Heckstall E Hembree E Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders E Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 171, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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Due to a mechanical malfunction, the vote of Representative Fullerton of the 151st was not recorded on the preceding roll call. She wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon.
HB 509. By Representatives Huckaby of the 113th, Carter of the 175th and Collins of the 27th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to abolish the State Medical Education Board and provide that the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce shall succeed to the powers, rights, and duties of said abolished board; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To abolish the State Medical Education Board and provide that the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce shall succeed to the powers, rights, and duties of said abolished board; to amend Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to scholarships, loans, and grants, so as to change certain provisions relating to medical scholarships; to amend Chapter 34 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to physicians for rural areas assistance, so as to change certain provisions relating to the purpose and intent of said chapter; to change certain provisions relating to administration of said chapter by the State Medical Education Board; to change certain provisions relating to service cancelable loans, repayment, and determination of physician underserved rural areas; to amend Code Section 45-7-21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to expense allowance and travel cost reimbursement for members of certain boards and commissions, so as to eliminate a reference to the State Medical Education Board; to amend Code Section 48-7-161 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to setoff debt collection for the state, so as to provide that the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce shall be the claimant agency with respect to certain debt; to amend Chapter 10 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce, so as to change certain provisions relating to creation and composition of said board, expense allowances, staffing, and advisory committees; to change certain provisions relating to purpose of said board; to change certain provisions relating to powers, duties, and responsibilities of said board; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to scholarships, loans, and grants, is amended by revising Part 6, relating to medical scholarships, as follows:
"Part 6 20-3-510. (a) The State Medical Education Board is created which shall consist of seven members appointed by the Governor who shall be qualified electors of the State of Georgia. The State Medical Education Board created by this Code section shall be the successor to and a continuation of the heretofore existing State Medical Education Board. The members of the State Medical Education Board in office on July 1, 1983, shall serve out the remainder of their respective terms. The Governor shall appoint two additional members to take office on July 1, 1983, for terms expiring on April 1, 1987. Thereafter, as the term of office of each member expires, the Governor shall appoint their successors for a term of four years and until their successors are appointed and qualified. Vacancies shall be filled by appointment by the Governor for the unexpired term. (b) The State Medical Education Board shall elect annually a chairman and also a vicechairman to serve in the absence or inability of the chairman. The State Medical Education Board shall maintain an office in Atlanta, Georgia, and shall meet at said office or elsewhere at least once each year at such time as may be fixed by the State Medical Education Board. Special meetings shall be held upon call of the chairman. Four members of the State Medical Education Board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, and the State Medical Education Board shall keep full, complete, and permanent minutes and records of all its proceedings and actions. (c) For attending meetings of the State Medical Education Board and for traveling in carrying out their official duties, the members of the State Medical Education Board shall receive the compensation and allowances specified by Code Section 45-7-21. As used in this part, the term 'board' means the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce created by Code Section 49-10-1.
20-3-511. With the concurrence of the State Medical Education Board, the Department of Community Health shall employ and provide for the compensation of such administrative staff, including but not limited to an executive director, as is necessary to carry out the functions of the State Medical Education Board. (a) In addition to those powers, rights, and duties provided by Chapter 10 of Title 49, Chapter 34 of Title 31, and elsewhere by law, the board shall succeed to the powers, rights, and duties of the former State Medical Education Board as provided by this part. (b) The rights and obligations of parties to contracts, leases, agreements, and other transactions entered into before July 1, 2011, by the former State Medical Education

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Board shall continue to exist; and none of such rights and obligations shall be impaired or diminished by reason of the transfer of the functions to the board. In all such instances, the board shall be substituted for the former State Medical Education Board, and the board shall succeed to the rights and obligations under such contracts, leases, agreements, and other transactions. (c) The board shall succeed to all rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and administrative orders of the State Medical Education Board that were in effect on June 30, 2011, or scheduled to go into effect on or after July 1, 2011, and which relate to the functions transferred to the board pursuant to this part. Such rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and administrative orders shall remain in effect unless and until amended, repealed, superseded, or nullified by the board by proper authority or as otherwise provided by law.
20-3-512. (a) It shall be the duty of the State Medical Education Board board to receive and pass upon, allow or disallow all applications for loans made to or scholarships given students who are bona fide citizens and residents of the State of Georgia and who desire to become doctors of medicine and who are acceptable for enrollment in an accredited four-year medical school in the United States which has received accreditation or provisional accreditation by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education of the American Medical Association or the Bureau of Professional Education of the American Osteopathic Association for a program in medical education designed to qualify the graduate for licensure by the Georgia Composite Medical Board. The purpose of such loans shall be to enable such applicants to obtain a standard four-year medical education which will qualify them to become licensed to practice medicine in the State of Georgia. It shall be the duty of the State Medical Education Board board to make a careful and full investigation of the ability, character, and qualifications of each applicant and determine the applicant's fitness to become the recipient of such loan or scholarship, and for that purpose the State Medical Education Board board may propound such examination to each applicant which it deems proper. The said State Medical Education Board board may also prescribe such rules and regulations as it deems necessary and proper to carry out the purpose and intention of this part. The investigation of the applicant shall include an investigation of the ability of the applicant, and of the parents of such applicant, to pay his or her own tuition at such medical school, and the State Medical Education Board board in granting such loans and scholarships shall give preference to qualified applicants who, and whose parents, are unable to pay the applicant's tuition at such a medical school. (b) The State Medical Education Board board shall have authority to grant to each applicant deemed by the State Medical Education Board board to be qualified to receive the same a loan or scholarship on a one-year renewable basis for the purpose of acquiring a standard four-year medical education, upon such terms and conditions as in the judgment of the State Medical Education Board board may be necessary or desirable. The State Medical Education Board board is authorized to consider, among

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other criteria, the home area of the student and the likelihood, if determinable, that the student will practice medicine in an area of this state which may entitle the student to repay the loan through services rendered as provided in this part.
20-3-513. Students whose applications are approved shall receive a loan or scholarship in an amount to be determined by the State Medical Education Board board to defray the tuition and other expenses of the applicant in an accredited four-year medical school in the United States which has received accreditation or provisional accreditation by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education of the American Medical Association or the Bureau of Professional Education of the American Osteopathic Association for a program in medical education designed to qualify the graduate for licensure by the Georgia Composite Medical Board. The loans and scholarships shall be paid in such manner as the State Medical Education Board Georgia Board for Physician Workforce shall determine and may be prorated so as to pay to the medical college or school to which any applicant is admitted such funds as are required by that college or school with the balance being paid directly to the applicant; all of which shall be under such terms and conditions as may be provided under rules and regulations of the State Medical Education Board board. The loans or scholarships to be granted to each applicant shall be based upon the condition that the full amount of the loans or scholarships shall be repaid to the State of Georgia in services to be rendered by the applicant by practicing his or her profession in a State Medical Education Board board approved rural county in Georgia of 35,000 population or less according to the United States decennial census of 1990 or any future such census or at any hospital or facility operated by or under the jurisdiction of the Department of Community Health, or the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, or at any facility operated by or under the jurisdiction of the Department of Corrections, or at any facility operated by or under the jurisdiction of the Department of Juvenile Justice. For each year of practicing his or her profession in such State Medical Education Board board approved location, the applicant shall receive credit for the amount of the scholarship received during any one year in medical school, with the interest due on such amount.
20-3-514. (a) Each applicant before being granted a loan or scholarship shall enter into a contract with the State of Georgia agreeing to the terms and conditions upon which the loan or scholarship is granted, which contract shall include including such terms and provisions as will carry out the full purpose and intent of this part. The form of such contract shall be prepared and approved by the Attorney General, and each contract shall be signed by the chairman chairperson of the State Medical Education Board board, countersigned by the executive director of the State Medical Education Board board, and shall be signed by the applicant. For the purposes of this part the disabilities of minority of all applicants granted loans or scholarships pursuant to this part are removed, and the said applicants are declared to be of full lawful age for the purpose of entering into the

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contract provided for in this Code section; and such contract so executed by an applicant is declared to be a valid and binding contract the same as though the said applicant were of the full age of majority. The State Medical Education Board board is vested with full and complete authority to bring an action in its own name against any applicant for any balance due the State Medical Education Board board on any such contract. (b) An applicant who has entered into a loan or scholarship contract with the State Medical Education Board board and who:
(1) Is dismissed for either academic or disciplinary reasons from the college or school of medicine he or she is attending; or (2) Voluntarily terminates his or her training and education in that institution for any reason prior to completion of training shall be immediately liable to the State Medical Education Board board for all sums advanced with interest at the minimum rate of 12 percent per annum from the date of each payment by the State Medical Education Board board and compounded annually to the date the scholarship or loan is paid in full. The State Medical Education Board board is authorized to increase annually said rate of interest due on loans granted to new recipients; provided, however, that the increased rate of interest shall not exceed by more than 2 percent the prime rate published by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and in effect at the time of the increase. (c) An applicant who has entered into a loan or scholarship contract with the State Medical Education Board board and who breaches that contract by either failing to begin or failing to complete his or her service obligation under such loan or scholarship contract shall be immediately liable to the State Medical Education Board board for three times the total uncredited amount of all such scholarship or loan payments paid to the applicant, such uncredited sums to be prorated on a monthly basis respecting the applicant's actual service and total service obligation. The State Medical Education Board board may consent or agree to a lesser measure of damages for compelling reasons. (d) The State Medical Education Board board shall have the authority to cancel the loan or scholarship contract of any applicant at any time for any cause deemed sufficient by the State Medical Education Board board, provided that such authority may not be arbitrarily or unreasonably exercised. Upon such cancellation by the State Medical Education Board board, the total uncredited amount of the scholarship paid to the applicant shall at once become due and payable to the State Medical Education Board board in cash with interest at the minimum rate of 12 percent per annum from the date of each payment by the State Medical Education Board board and compounded annually to the date the scholarship or loan is paid in full. The State Medical Education Board board is authorized to increase annually such rate of interest, subject to the limitations set forth in subsection (b) of this Code section.

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20-3-515. It shall be the duty of the State Medical Education Board board to make inquiry of such four-year medical schools as it deems proper and make arrangements, within the limitations as to cost as provided for in Code Section 20-3-513, for the payment of tuition or matriculation fees of enrolled students granted loans or scholarships by the State Medical Education Board board.
20-3-516. The funds necessary for the loans or scholarships provided for by this part and to administer the terms of this part shall come from funds made available to the State Medical Education Board board from appropriations to the Department of Community Health for medical scholarships or other purposes. The State Medical Education Board shall be assigned to the Department of Community Health for administrative purposes only, except that such department shall prepare and submit the budget for that board in concurrence with that board.
20-3-517. The State Medical Education Board board shall make a biennial report to the General Assembly of its activities, loans or scholarships granted, names of persons to whom granted and the institutions attended by those receiving the same, the location of the applicants who have received their education and become licensed to practice medicine within this state, and where they are practicing, and shall make a full report of all its expenditures for loans or scholarships and expenses incurred pursuant to this part.
20-3-518. It is the purpose and intent of this part to bring about an adequate supply of persons licensed to practice medicine in the more sparsely populated areas of the State of Georgia by increasing the number of medical students from Georgia in the various medical schools and inducing a sufficient number of the graduates from medical schools to return to Georgia and practice their profession, thus affording adequate medical care to the people of Georgia."
SECTION 2. Chapter 34 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to physicians for rural areas assistance, is amended by revising Code Section 31-34-2, relating to the purpose and intent of said chapter, and Code Section 31-34-3, relating to administration of said chapter by the State Medical Education Board, as follows:
"31-34-2. It is the purpose of this chapter to increase the number of physicians in physician underserved rural areas of Georgia by making loans to physicians who have completed their medical education and allowing such loans to be repaid by such physicians agreeing to practice medicine in such rural areas and by making grants to hospitals and, as determined by the State Medical Education Board Georgia Board for Physician

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Workforce, other health care entities, local governments, and civic organizations in physician underserved rural areas of Georgia that agree to provide matching funds to the grant, with the intent to enhance recruitment efforts in bringing physicians to such areas. It is the intent of the General Assembly that if funds are available to the State Medical Education Board Georgia Board for Physician Workforce to make loans, grants, or scholarships under this chapter or under other applicable state law, the State Medical Education Board Georgia Board for Physician Workforce shall give priority to loans and scholarships under Part 6 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 and to loans under Code Section 31-34-4.
31-34-3. This chapter shall be administered by the State Medical Education Board Georgia Board for Physician Workforce, and, as used in this chapter, the word 'board' means the State Medical Education Board Georgia Board for Physician Workforce created in Code Section 20-3-510 49-10-1."
SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 31-34-5, relating to service cancelable loans, repayment, and determination of physician underserved rural areas, by revising subsection (c) as follows:
"(c) In making a determination of physician underserved rural areas of Georgia, the board shall seek the advice and assistance of the Department of Community Health, the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce, the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service, the Department of Community Affairs, and such other public or private associations or organizations as the board determines to be of assistance in making such determinations. Criteria to determine physician underserved rural areas shall include, but shall not be limited to, relevant statistical data related to the following:
(1) The ratio of physicians to population in the area; (2) Indications of the health status of the population in the area; (3) The poverty level and dependent age groups of the population in the area; (4) Indications of community support for more physicians in the area; and (5) Indications that access to the physician's services is available to every person in the underserved area regardless of ability to pay."
SECTION 4. Code Section 45-7-21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to expense allowance and travel cost reimbursement for members of certain boards and commissions, is amended by revising subsection (a) as follows:
"(a) Each member of the boards and commissions enumerated in this Code section shall receive the same expense allowance per day as that received by a member of the General Assembly for each day such member of a board or commission is in attendance at a meeting of such board or commission, plus reimbursement for actual transportation

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costs while traveling by public carrier or the legal mileage rate for the use of a personal automobile in connection with such attendance. The expense allowance and reimbursement provided for in this Code section shall be paid in lieu of any per diem, allowance, or other remuneration now received by any such member for such attendance. The existing law relative to any limitation on the number of meeting days and remuneration for service on committees or subcommittees of any such board or commission shall remain in effect. The boards and commissions to which this Code section shall be applicable are as follows:
(1) State Board of Education; (2) State Medical Education Board; (3)(2) Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia; (4)(3) Board of Corrections; (5)(4) Board of Economic Development; (6)(5) Board of Natural Resources; (7)(6) State Transportation Board; (8)(7) Dental Education Board; (9)(8) Georgia Student Finance Commission; (10)(9) Veterans Service Board; (11)(10) Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority; (12)(11) Georgia Board for Physician Workforce; (13)(12) Georgia Music Hall of Fame Authority; (14)(13) Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Authority; (15)(14) Georgia Rail Passenger Authority; (16)(15) Georgia Tobacco Community Development Board; (17)(16) State Board of Technical and Adult Education; (18)(17) Civil War Commission; and (19)(18) The delegation from the State of Georgia to the Southern Dairy Compact Commission."
SECTION 5. Code Section 48-7-161 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to setoff debt collection for the state, is amended by revising paragraph (1) as follows:
"(1) 'Claimant agency' means and includes, in the order of priority set forth below: (A) The Department of Human Services and the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities with respect to collection of debts under Article 1 of Chapter 11 of Title 19, Code Section 49-4-15, and Chapter 9 of Title 37; (B) The Georgia Student Finance Authority with respect to the collection of debts arising under Part 3 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20; (C) The Georgia Higher Education Assistance Corporation with respect to the collection of debts arising under Part 2 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20;

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(D) The State Medical Education Board Georgia Board for Physician Workforce with respect to the collection of debts arising under Part 6 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20; (E) The Department of Labor with respect to the collection of debts arising under Code Sections 34-8-254 and 34-8-255 and Article 5 of Chapter 8 of Title 34, with the exception of Code Sections 34-8-158 through 34-8-161; provided, however, that the Department of Labor establishes that the debtor has been afforded required due process rights by such Department of Labor with respect to the debt and all reasonable collection efforts have been exhausted; (F) The Department of Corrections with respect to probation fees arising under Code Section 42-8-34 and restitution or reparation ordered by a court as a part of the sentence imposed on a person convicted of a crime who is in the legal custody of the department; (G) The State Board of Pardons and Paroles with respect to restitution imposed on a person convicted of a crime and subject to the jurisdiction of the board; and (H) The Department of Juvenile Justice with respect to restitution imposed on a juvenile for a delinquent act which would constitute a crime if committed by an adult."
SECTION 6. Chapter 10 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce, is amended in Code Section 49-10-1, relating to creation and composition of said board, expense allowances, staffing, and advisory committees, by revising paragraph (2) of subsection (a) as follows:
"(2) The Georgia Board for Physician Workforce shall be composed of 15 members, all of whom are residents of this state, as follows:
(A) Five members shall be primary care physicians, at least three of whom shall be from rural areas; (B) Five members shall be physicians who are not primary care physicians, at least three of whom shall be from rural areas; (C) Three members shall be representatives of hospitals which are not teaching hospitals, with at least one two of those three members being a representative of a representatives of rural, nonprofit hospital hospitals; (D) One member shall be a representative from the business community; (E) One member shall have no connection with the practice of medicine or the provision of health care; and (F) The physicians on the board shall represent a diversity of medical disciplines, including, but not limited to, women's health, geriatrics, and children's health. The board shall represent the gender, racial, and geographical diversity of the state."

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SECTION 7. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 49-10-2, relating to purpose of said board, and Code Section 49-10-3, relating to powers, duties, and responsibilities of said board, as follows:
"49-10-2. The purpose of the board shall be to address the physician workforce needs of Georgia communities through the support and development of medical education programs and to increase the number of physicians practicing in underserved rural areas.
49-10-3. The board shall have the following powers, duties, and responsibilities:
(1) To locate and determine specific underserved areas of the state in which unmet priority needs exist for physicians by monitoring and evaluating the supply and distribution of physicians by specialty and geographical location; (2) Award service cancelable loans and scholarships pursuant to Part 6 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20, Chapter 34 of Title 31, or as otherwise provided by law; (2)(3) To approve and allocate state appropriations for family practice training programs, including but not limited to fellowships in geriatrics and other areas of need as may be identified by the board; (3)(4) To approve and allocate state appropriations for designated pediatric training programs; (4)(5) To approve and allocate any other state funds appropriated to the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce to carry out its purposes; (5)(6) To coordinate and conduct with other state, federal, and private entities, as appropriate, activities to increase the number of graduating physicians who remain in Georgia to practice with an emphasis on medically underserved areas of the state; (6)(7) To apply for grants and to solicit and accept donations, gifts, and contributions from any source for the purposes of studying or engaging one or more contractors to study issues relevant to medical education or implementing initiatives designed to enhance the medical education infrastructure of this state and to meet the physician workforce needs of Georgia communities; and (7)(8) To carry out any other functions assigned to the board by general law."
SECTION 8. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
The following amendment was read and adopted:
Representatives Huckaby of the 113th and Carter of the 175th offer the following amendment:
Amend the House Committee on Health and Human Services substitute to HB 509 (LC 33 4180S) by replacing line 324 with the following:

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three of whom shall practice in rural areas;
By replacing lines 338 through 364 with the following:
"49-10-2. The purpose of the board shall be to address the physician health care workforce needs of Georgia communities through the support and development of medical education programs and to increase the number of physicians and health care practitioners practicing in underserved rural areas.
49-10-3. The board shall have the following powers, duties, and responsibilities:
(1) To locate and determine specific underserved areas of the state in which unmet priority needs exist for physicians and health care practitioners by monitoring and evaluating the supply and distribution of physicians and health care practitioners by specialty and geographical location; (2) Award service cancelable loans and scholarships pursuant to Part 6 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20, Chapter 34 of Title 31, or as otherwise provided by law; (2)(3) To approve and allocate state appropriations for family practice training programs, including but not limited to fellowships in geriatrics and other areas of need as may be identified by the board; (3)(4) To approve and allocate state appropriations for designated pediatric training programs; (4)(5) To approve and allocate any other state funds appropriated to the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce to carry out its purposes; (5)(6) To coordinate and conduct with other state, federal, and private entities, as appropriate, activities to increase the number of graduating physicians and health care practitioners who remain in Georgia to practice with an emphasis on medically underserved areas of the state; (6)(7) To apply for grants and to solicit and accept donations, gifts, and contributions from any source for the purposes of studying or engaging one or more contractors to study issues relevant to medical education or implementing initiatives designed to enhance the medical education infrastructure of this state and to meet the physician and other health care practitioners workforce needs of Georgia communities; and (7)(8) To carry out any other functions assigned to the board by general law."
The Committee substitute, as amended, was adopted.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to, as amended.
On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

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Y Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England
Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner
Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Heckstall Y Hembree E Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby N Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick
Kidd Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal E Pak Y Parent
Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey
Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders E Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T
Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M
Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D
Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 162, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute, as amended.

Representatives Mayo of the 91st and Parrish of the 156th 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 following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Ewing, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:

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The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the Senate:
SB 40. By Senators Murphy of the 27th, Rogers of the 21st, Mullis of the 53rd, Gooch of the 51st, Miller of the 49th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 10 of Title 13 of the O.C.G.A., relating to security and immigration compliance, so as to provide penalties for the failure of a public employer to utilize the federal work authorization program; to provide for definitions; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 10 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to obstruction of public administration and related offenses, so as to provide for the state offense for failure of an alien to carry a certificate of registration as required by federal law; to amend Chapter 5 of Title 17 of the O.C.G.A., relating to searches and seizures, so as to provide for the arrest of illegal aliens; to amend Code Section 50-36-1 of the O.C.G.A., relating to verification of lawful presence within the United States for receipt of certain government benefits, so as to provide penalties for the failure of an agency head to verify the lawful immigration status of certain applicants for public benefits; 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 164. By Representatives Ramsey of the 72nd, Lindsey of the 54th, Lucas of the 139th, Oliver of the 83rd, Ehrhart of the 36th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, so as to revise and add definitions relating to coin operated amusement machines; to provide for fees; to authorize the commissioner of revenue to retain a portion of certain fees as administrative costs; to provide that the commissioner is not authorized to impose any additional fee; to provide for noncash redemption by gift card; to prohibit local governments from prohibiting bona fide coin operated amusement machines or establishing the number of such machines in certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

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To amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, so as to revise and add definitions relating to coin operated amusement machines; to provide for fees; to authorize the commissioner of revenue to retain a portion of certain fees as administrative costs; to provide that the commissioner is not authorized to impose any additional fee; to provide for noncash redemption by gift card; to prohibit local governments from prohibiting bona fide coin operated amusement machines or establishing the number of such machines in certain circumstances; to authorize local governments to adopt any combination of a list of ordinance provisions relating to bona fide coin operated amusement machines; to provide for public inspection of certain information; to provide that certain information shall be deemed trade secrets; to provide for certain promotions and contests and the use of certain devices in promotions; to provide conditions, licensing, license fees, and restrictions for such promotions and contests; to authorize the commissioner of revenue to retain a portion of such fees as administrative costs; to authorize rules and regulations; to provide for the authority of the commissioner regarding such promotions and contests and for penalties; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; 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, relating to revenue and taxation, is amended by revising paragraphs (2.2) and (2.3) of Code Section 48-17-1, relating to definitions relative to coin operated amusement machines, and adding new paragraphs to read as follows:
"(2.2) 'Class A machine' means a bona fide coin operated amusement machine that is not a Class B machine, does not allow a successful player to carry over points won on one play to a subsequent play or plays, and:
(A) Provides no reward to a successful player; or (B) Rewards a successful player only with free replays or additional time to play; (C) Rewards a successful player with noncash merchandise, prizes, toys, gift certificates, or novelties in compliance with the provisions of subsection (c) or paragraph (1) of subsection (d) of Code Section 16-12-35, and does not reward a successful player with any item prohibited as a reward in subsection (i) of Code Section 16-12-35 or any reward redeemable as an item prohibited as a reward in subsection (i) of Code Section 16-12-35; (D) Rewards a successful player with points, tokens, tickets, or other evidence of winnings that may be exchanged only for items listed in subparagraph (C) of this paragraph; or (E) Rewards a successful player with any combination of items listed in subparagraphs (B), (C), or (D) of this paragraph. (2.3) 'Class B machine' means a bona fide coin operated amusement machine that rewards a successful player with any combination of items listed in subparagraphs

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(d)(1)(B) and (d)(1)(C) of Code Section 16-12-35 allows a successful player to accrue points on the machine and carry over points won on one play to a subsequent play or plays in accordance with paragraph (2) of subsection (d) of Code Section 16-12-35 and:
(A) Rewards a successful player in compliance with the provisions of paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (d) of Code Section 16-12-35; and (B) Does not reward a successful player with any item prohibited as a reward in subsection (i) of Code Section 16-12-35 or any reward redeemable as an item prohibited as a reward in subsection (i) of Code Section 16-12-35." "(3.05) 'Gift card' means a plastic card given as a reward to a successful player of a bona fide coin operated amusement machine: (A) That has a magnetic strip or computer chip allowing only noncash redemption; (B) Is configured to subtract automatically the applicable sales or use tax in addition to the dollar value of the noncash redemption; (C) May not lawfully be redeemed for cash, a firearm, alcohol, tobacco, a lottery ticket, or any item enabling participation in a lottery; and (D) That contains the following disclaimer printed on the face of the card:
'This card cannot be redeemed for cash, firearms, alcohol, tobacco, or lottery tickets or participation items.' (3.06) 'Gift certificate' is a document, electronic transmission, coupon, or other medium of exchange, other than currency or a gift card. A gift certificate can be exchanged for noncash merchandise, prizes, toys, or novelties for which applicable sales or use tax may or may not be subtracted."
SECTION 2. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 48-17-2, relating to license fees regarding coin operated amusement machines, as follows:
"(a) Every owner, except an owner holding a bona fide coin operated amusement machine solely for personal use or resale, who offers others the opportunity to play for a charge, whether directly or indirectly, any bona fide coin operated amusement machine shall pay annual master license fees as follows:
(1) For Class A machines: (A) For five or fewer machines, the owner shall pay a master license fee of $500.00. In the event such owner acquires a sixth or greater number of machines during a calendar year which require a certificate for lawful operation under this chapter so that the total number of machines owned does not exceed 60 machines or more, such owner shall pay an additional master license fee of $1,500.00; (B) For six or more machines but not more than 60 machines, the owner shall pay a master license fee of $2,000.00. In the event such owner acquires a sixty-first or greater number of machines during a calendar year which require a certificate for lawful operation under this chapter, such owner shall pay an additional master license fee of $1,500.00; or

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(C) For 61 or more machines, the owner shall pay a master license fee of $3,500.00; and (2) For any number of Class B machines, the owner shall pay a master license fee of $5,000.00. The cost of the license shall be paid to the commissioner by company check, cash, cashier's check, or money order, and the commissioner shall be authorized to retain as the cost of administration an amount not to exceed $75.00. Upon said payment, the commissioner shall issue a master license certificate to the owner. The master license fee levied by this Code section shall be collected by the commissioner on an annual basis for the period from July 1 to June 30. The commissioner may establish procedures for master license collection and set due dates for these license payments. No refund or credit of the master license charge levied by this Code section may be allowed to any owner who ceases the operation of bona fide coin operated amusement machines prior to the end of any license or permit period."
SECTION 3. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (a.1) of Code Section 48-17-2, relating to license fees regarding coin operated amusement machines, and adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(a.1) Every business owner or business operator shall pay an annual location license fee for each bona fide coin operated amusement machine offered to the public for play. The annual location license fee shall be $25.00 for each Class A machine and $125.00 for each Class B machine. The annual location license fee levied by this Code section shall be collected by the commissioner on an annual basis from July 1 to June 30. The location license fee shall be paid to the commissioner by company check, cash, cashier's check, or money order, and the commissioner shall be authorized to retain from such fees as the cost of administration an amount not to exceed 12 percent of such fees. Upon payment, the commissioner shall issue a location license certificate that shall state the number of bona fide coin operated amusement machines permitted for each class without further description or identification of specific machines. The commissioner may establish procedures for location license fee collection and set due dates for payment of such fees. No refund or credit of the location license fee shall be allowed to any business owner or business operator who ceases to offer bona fide coin operated amusement machines to the public for commercial use prior the end of any license period. (a.2) The commissioner shall not be authorized to impose any fee in addition to those fees set forth in this chapter."
SECTION 4. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (j) of Code Section 48-17-2, relating to license fees regarding coin operated amusement machines, as follows:
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master license shall be subject to public inspection. However, all other information, including the locations where machines are installed or located as well as information contained in location license applications and licenses, shall not be subject to public inspection and shall not be subject to disclosure under Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50."
SECTION 5. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 48-17-9, relating to payment and collection of annual permit fee, as follows:
"(a) Every owner, except an owner holding a coin operated amusement machine solely for personal use or resale, who offers others the opportunity to play for a charge, whether direct or indirect, any bona fide coin operated amusement machine shall pay an annual permit fee for each bona fide coin operated amusement machine in the amount of $25.00 for each Class A machine and $125.00 for each Class B machine. The fee shall be paid to the commissioner by company check, cash, cashier's check, or money order, and the commissioner shall be authorized to retain from such fees as the cost of administration an amount not to exceed 12 percent of such fees. Upon payment, the commissioner shall issue a sticker for each bona fide coin operated amusement machine. The annual fees levied by this chapter shall be collected by the commissioner on an annual basis for the period from July 1 to June 30. The commissioner may establish procedures for annual collection and set due dates for the fee payments. No refund or credit of the annual fee levied by this chapter shall be allowed to any owner who ceases the exhibition or display of any bona fide coin operated amusement machine prior to the end of any license or permit period."
SECTION 6. Said title is further amended by adding new Code sections to read as follows:
"48-17-17. (a) It shall be lawful to give rewards to a successful player of a bona fide coin operated amusement machine in the form of a gift card, provided that the gift card does not exceed $5.00 in value per play of the bona fide coin operated amusement machine. (b) Giving a successful player cash for a gift card or change in cash for the remaining value of a gift card shall be a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature. Receipt of cash for all or part of the value of a gift card by a successful player shall be a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature. (c) Redemption of a gift card by a successful player for a firearm, alcohol, tobacco, a lottery ticket, or any item enabling participation in a lottery shall be a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature by the person who receives the prohibited item or items. (d) Knowingly giving or providing a successful player a gift card which is capable of being redeemed for a firearm, alcohol, tobacco, a lottery ticket, or any item enabling participation in a lottery shall be a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature.

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48-17-18. (a) Provided that the business owner or business operator and the owner or operator of a bona fide coin operated amusement machine have complied with the provisions of Code Section 16-12-35 and of this chapter, the governing authority of the county or municipal corporation where such bona fide coin operated amusement machine is located shall not be authorized to:
(1) Prohibit the possession, use, or offering to the public of a bona fide coin operated amusement machine in any lawful business; or (2) Establish the number of bona fide coin operated amusement machines in any lawful business except as otherwise provided in paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section. (b) The governing authority of any county or municipal corporation shall be authorized to enact and enforce an ordinance which includes any combination of the following provisions: (1) Permitting the offering to the public of more than nine bona fide coin operated amusement machines that reward the player exclusively with noncash merchandise, prizes, toys, gift certificates, or novelties at the same business location; (2) Requiring the owner or operator of a business location which offers to the public any bona fide coin operated amusement machine that rewards the player exclusively as described in subsection (d) of Code Section 16-12-35 to inform all employees of the prohibitions and penalties set out in subsections (e), (f), and (g) of Code Section 16-12-35; (3) Requiring the owner or possessor of any bona fide coin operated amusement machine that rewards the player exclusively as described in subsection (d) of Code Section 16-12-35 to inform each business owner or business operator of the business location where such machine is located of the prohibitions and penalties set out in subsections (e), (f), and (g) of Code Section 16-12-35; (4) Providing for the suspension or revocation of a license granted by such local governing authority to manufacture, distribute, or sell alcoholic beverages or for the suspension or revocation of any other license granted by such local governing authority as a penalty for conviction of the business owner or business operator of a violation of subsection (e), (f), or (g) of Code Section 16-12-35, or both. An ordinance providing for the suspension or revocation of a license shall conform to the due process guidelines for granting, refusal, suspension, or revocation of a license for the manufacture, distribution, or sale of alcoholic beverages set out in subsection (b) of Code Section 3-3-2; (5) Providing for penalties, including fines or suspension or revocation of a license as provided in paragraph (4) of this subsection, or both, for a violation of any ordinance enacted pursuant to this subsection; provided, however, that a municipal corporation shall not be authorized to impose any penalty greater than the maximum penalty authorized by such municipal corporation's charter; (6) Requiring any business owner or business operator subject to paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of Code Section 48-17-15 to provide to the local governing authority a

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copy of each verified monthly report prepared in accordance with such Code section, incorporating the provisions of such Code section in the ordinance, and providing for any and all of the penalties authorized by subsection (d) of Code Section 48-17-15; (7) Requiring the business owner or business operator of any business location which offers to the public one or more bona fide coin operated amusement machines to post prominently a notice including the following or substantially similar language:
'GEORGIA LAW PROHIBITS PAYMENT OR RECEIPT OF MONEY FOR WINNING A GAME OR GAMES ON THIS AMUSEMENT MACHINE; PAYMENT OR RECEIPT OF MONEY FOR FREE REPLAYS WON ON THIS AMUSEMENT MACHINE; PAYMENT OR RECEIPT OF MONEY FOR ANY MERCHANDISE, PRIZE, TOY, GIFT CERTIFICATE, OR NOVELTY WON ON THIS AMUSEMENT MACHINE; OR AWARDING ANY MERCHANDISE, PRIZE, TOY, GIFT CERTIFICATE, OR NOVELTY OF A VALUE EXCEEDING $5.00 FOR A SINGLE PLAY OF THIS MACHINE.'; (8) Providing for restrictions relating to distance from specified structures or uses so long as those distance requirements are no more restrictive than such requirements applicable to the sale of alcoholic beverages; (9) Requiring as a condition for doing business in the jurisdiction disclosure by the business owner or business operator of the name and address of the owner of the bona fide coin operated amusement machine or machines; (10) Requiring that all bona fide coin operated amusement machines are placed and kept in plain view and accessible to any person who is at the business location; and (11) Requiring a business that offers one or more bona fide coin operated amusement machines to the public for play to post its business license or occupation tax certificate."
SECTION 7. Said title is further amended by adding a new chapter to read as follows:
"CHAPTER 18
48-18-1. A promotion, contest, or sweepstakes whereby a business or a nonprofit organization qualified under Section 501(c) of the federal Internal Revenue Code, as amended, gives away noncash prizes that cannot be exchanged or redeemed for cash to persons selected by lot shall not be a lottery as defined in Code Section 16-12-20 and shall not be an unfair or deceptive practice under Article 15 of Title 10, the 'Fair Business Practices Act of 1975,' if such prizes are awarded in compliance with the following conditions:
(1) Such promotions, contests, or sweepstakes are conducted as advertising and promotional undertakings in good faith for the purpose of advertising the goods, wares, and merchandise of such business or to advance the purposes of such nonprofit organization; provided, however, that a business may participate in a promotion, contest, or sweepstakes to advance the purposes of a nonprofit organization;

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(2) To be eligible to receive a prize or prizes a person may, but shall not be required to:
(A) Pay any tangible consideration to the operator of such business or to such nonprofit organization in the form of money or other property or thing of value; (B) Purchase any goods, wares, merchandise, or anything of value from such business or such nonprofit organization; or (C) Be present or be asked to participate in a seminar, sales presentation, or any other presentation, by whatever name denominated; (3) The rules or procedures for eligibility for a prize or prizes shall be posted or made available to those persons considering participation in a promotion, contest, or sweepstakes. Such rules or procedures shall clearly and conspicuously allow a person to become eligible without paying any tangible consideration to the operator of such business or to such nonprofit organization in the form of money or other property or thing of value; without purchasing any goods, wares, merchandise, or anything of value from such business or nonprofit organization; and without being present or participating in a seminar, sales presentation, or any other presentation, by whatever name denominated; (4) The method actually used to select winners of a prize or prizes shall not discriminate against persons who have entered without paying any tangible consideration, without purchasing any item, and without being present for or participating in a seminar, sales presentation, or other presentation, by whatever name denominated; and (5) Prizes shall not include or be redeemable for any item prohibited as a reward to a successful player of bona fide coin operated amusement machines in subsection (i) of Code Section 16-12-35.
48-18-2. A promotion, contest, or sweepstakes whereby a business or a nonprofit organization qualified under Section 501(c) of the federal Internal Revenue Code, as amended, gives away noncash prizes that cannot be exchanged or redeemed for cash to a successful player of a mechanical or electronic device or devices shall not be an unfair or deceptive practice under Article 15 of Title 10, the 'Fair Business Practices Act of 1975,' and the mechanical or electronic device or devices used in such promotion, contest, or sweepstakes shall not be gambling devices, as defined in Code Section 1612-20, if such prizes are awarded in compliance with the following conditions:
(1) Such promotions, contests, or sweepstakes are conducted as advertising and promotional undertakings in good faith for the purpose of advertising the goods, wares, and merchandise of such business or to advance the purposes of such nonprofit organization; provided, however, that a business may participate in a promotion, contest, or sweepstakes to advance the purposes of a nonprofit organization; (2) To be eligible to play the mechanical or electronic device or devices and win a prize or prizes a person may, but shall not be required to:

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(A) Pay any tangible consideration to the operator of such business or to such nonprofit organization in the form of money or other property or thing of value; (B) Purchase any goods, wares, merchandise, or anything of value from such business or such nonprofit organization; or (C) Be present or be asked to participate in a seminar, sales presentation, or any other presentation, by whatever name denominated; (3) The rules or procedures for the promotion, contest, or sweepstakes shall be posted or made available to those persons considering participation in a promotion, contest, or sweepstakes. Such rules or procedures shall clearly and conspicuously allow a person to become eligible to play the mechanical or electronic device or devices and win a prize or prizes without paying any tangible consideration to the operator of such business or to such nonprofit organization in the form of money or other property or thing of value; without purchasing any goods, wares, merchandise, or anything of value from such business or nonprofit organization; and without being present or participating in a seminar, sales presentation, or any other presentation, by whatever name denominated; (4) A successful player of a mechanical or electronic device shall be eligible for a noncash prize whether or not such successful player paid any tangible consideration to the operator of such business or to such nonprofit organization in the form of money or other property or thing of value; purchased any goods, wares, merchandise, or anything of value from such business or nonprofit organization; and was present or participated in a seminar, sales presentation, or any other presentation, by whatever name denominated; (5) In offering promotional, contest, or sweepstakes prizes to the public by means of a mechanical or electronic device or devices, a business or nonprofit organization shall: (A) Not offer more than two such promotions, contests, or sweepstakes using such devices in a location at the same time; (B) Not offer more than two mechanical or electronic devices in a location at the same time; (C) Use only mechanical or electronic devices that require the exercise of 'some skill' as such term is defined in Code Section 16-12-35; (D) Use only mechanical or electronic devices that serve only one participant at a time; (E) Allow a total of no more than two natural persons to participate in promotions, contests, or sweepstakes in a location at the same time; and (F) Comply with the noncash redemption provisions of subsection (c) or (d) of Code Section 16-12-35 with respect to the limitation on the value of prizes to $5.00 per play; and (6) Prizes may include gift cards as defined in paragraph (3.05) of Code Section 4817-1 but shall not include or be redeemable for any item prohibited as a reward to a successful player of bona fide coin operated amusement machines by subsection (i) of Code Section 16-12-35.

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48-18-3. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Business location' means any structure, vehicle, or establishment where a business is conducted. (2) 'Gross retail receipts' means the total revenue derived by a business at any one business location from the sale of goods and services and the commission earned at any one business location on the sale of goods and services but shall not include revenue from the sale of goods and services for which the business will receive only a commission. Revenue from the sale of goods and services at wholesale shall not be included. (b) No business conducting a promotion, contest, or sweepstakes using a mechanical or electronic device or devices, as described in Code Section 48-18-2, shall derive more than 50 percent of its monthly gross retail receipts for the business location from the total of the following: (1) Receipts from mechanical or electronic devices used in a promotion or promotions, contest or contests, or sweepstakes; and (2) Receipts from Class B bona fide coin operated amusement devices. (c) For each business location which offers to the public one or more promotions, contests, or sweepstakes using one or more mechanical or electronic devices, the owner or operator of such business shall prepare a monthly verified report setting out separately the gross retail receipts from the promotion or promotions, contest or contests, or sweepstakes and the gross retail receipts for the business location. (d) The owner or operator of a business offering one or more promotions, contests, or sweepstakes by using one or more mechanical or electronic devices shall report the information required by subsection (c) of this Code section to the commissioner of revenue in the form and electronic format required by the commissioner. The commissioner is authorized to audit any records for a business subject to this Code section.
48-18-4. (a) The commissioner of revenue shall license promotions, contests, and sweepstakes for giving away noncash prizes by lot described in Code Section 48-18-1 and promotions, contests, and sweepstakes for giving away noncash prizes to successful players of mechanical or electronic devices described in Code Section 48-18-2. Each license shall be for a period of 12 months, beginning July 1 and ending June 30 of the following calendar year. It shall be a violation of this Code section to conduct an unlicensed promotion, contest, or sweepstakes, and a person who conducts an unlicensed promotion, contest, or sweepstakes shall be required to pay the fee for a license in addition to the penalties set out in subsection (c) of this Code Section. (b) The commissioner is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations necessary to administer such licenses. (c) The commissioner shall have the authority to:

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(1) Inspect a mechanical or electronic device used in a promotion, contest, or sweepstakes and the records pertaining to a promotion, contest, or sweepstakes; (2) Impose a civil fine not exceed $10,000.00 and revoke or refuse to renew a license as penalties for using in a promotion or promotions, contest or contests, or sweepstakes a mechanical or electronic device or devices that do not require some skill; and
(3)(A) Impose a civil fine not to exceed $1,000.00 for each violation of this chapter or the regulations issued pursuant to this chapter by the commissioner other than using a no-skill device or devices; (B) Revoke or refuse to renew a license if the licensee has violated the provisions of this chapter or the regulations issued pursuant to this chapter by the commissioner other than using a no-skill device or devices; or (C) Impose a civil fine and revoke or refuse to renew a license for such violations. (d) The commissioner is authorized to provide by rule or regulation for annual license fees not to exceed: (1) One hundred dollars for a promotion, contest, or sweepstakes described in Code Section 48-18-1; (2) Five thousand dollars for an annual master license and a $125.00 sticker license fee for each mechanical or electronic device to be paid by the owner of the device for promotions, contests, or sweepstakes described in Section 48-18-2; and (3) One hundred twenty-five dollars for an annual location license fee for each mechanical or electronic device at a location to be paid by the owner or operator of the location. The commissioner is authorized to retain an amount not to exceed $75.00 of the annual master license fee as administrative costs. The commissioner is authorized to retain as administrative costs an amount not to exceed 12 percent of other fees authorized in this Code section. The commissioner is not authorized to impose any fee in addition to those authorized in this Code section. (e) The name and address of each entity applying for a master license as well as the name and address and license number of each entity issued a master license shall be subject to public inspection. However, the locations where mechanical or electronic devices are installed or located shall not be subject to inspection and shall not be subject to disclosure under Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50."
SECTION 8. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2011, and apply to conduct that occurs on and after such date. It is not the intention of this Act to abate any prosecution undertaken for conduct occurring under the law in effect prior to such date, and any offense committed before July 1, 2011, shall be prosecuted and punished under the statutes in effect at the time the offense was committed.
SECTION 9. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

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

Y Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin
Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper
Crawford

Y Davis Dawkins-Haigler
Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Heckstall Y Hembree E Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J N Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal E Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders E Scott, M Y Scott, S

Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B
Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R
Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 166, nays 2.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

Representative Neal of the 75th stated that she inadvertently voted "nay" on the preceding roll call. She wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon.

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Due to a mechanical malfunction, the vote of Representative Baker of the 78th was not recorded on the preceding roll call. He wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon.
HB 325. By Representatives Ehrhart of the 36th, Casas of the 103rd and Dutton of the 166th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 20 and 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating, respectively, to education and revenue and taxation, so as to revise provisions relating to student scholarship organizations; to revise definitions; to revise requirements on student scholarship organizations; to provide for penalties; to revise and change certain provisions regarding the qualified education income tax credit; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Titles 20 and 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating, respectively, to education and revenue and taxation, so as to revise provisions relating to student scholarship organizations; to revise definitions; to revise requirements on student scholarship organizations; to provide for penalties; to revise and change certain provisions regarding the qualified education income tax credit; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, is amended by revising Chapter 2A, relating to student scholarship organizations, as follows:
"CHAPTER 2A
20-2A-1. As used in this chapter, the term:
(1) 'Eligible student' means a student who is a Georgia resident enrolled in a Georgia secondary or primary public school or eligible to enroll in a qualified kindergarten program or a pre-kindergarten program; provided, however, that if a student is deemed an eligible student pursuant to this paragraph, he or she shall continue to

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qualify as such until he or she graduates, reaches the age of 20, or returns to a public school, whichever occurs first. (2) 'Qualified school or program' means a nonpublic pre-kindergarten program, primary school, or secondary school that:
(A) Is accredited or in the process of becoming accredited by one or more entities listed in subparagraph (A) of paragraph (6) of Code Section 20-3-519; and (B) Is located in this state, adheres to the provisions of the federal Civil Rights Act of 1964, and satisfies the requirements prescribed by law for private schools in this state. (3) 'Student scholarship organization' means a charitable organization in this state that: (A) Is exempt from federal income taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and allocates obligates for scholarships or tuition grants at least 90 percent of its annual revenue received from donations for scholarships or tuition grants to allow students to attend any qualified school of their parents' choice; and (B) Provides educational scholarships or tuition grants to eligible students without limiting availability to only students of one school.
20-2A-2. Each student scholarship organization:
(1) Must obligate for scholarships or tuition grants at least 90 percent of its annual revenue received from donations for scholarships or tuition grants; however, up to 25 percent of this amount may be carried forward for the next fiscal year; (2) Must maintain separate accounts for scholarship funds and operating funds; (3) May transfer funds to another student scholarship organization; (4) Must conduct an audit of its accounts by an independent certified public accountant within 120 days after the completion of the student scholarship organization's fiscal year verifying that it obligated for scholarships or tuition grants at least 90 percent of its annual revenue received from donations for scholarships or tuition grants and provide such audit to the Department of Revenue in accordance with Code Section 20-2A-3; and (5) Must annually submit notice to the Department of Education in accordance with department guidelines of its participation as a student scholarship organization under this chapter.
20-2A-3. (a) Each student scholarship organization must report to the Department of Revenue, on a form provided by the Department of Revenue, by January 12 of each tax year the following:
(1) The total number and dollar value of individual contributions and tax credits approved. Individual contributions shall include contributions made by those filing income tax returns as a single individual or head of household and those filing joint returns; and

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(2) The total number and dollar value of corporate contributions and tax credits approved; (3) The total number and dollar value of scholarships awarded to eligible students; (4) Of the scholarships awarded, the number of eligible students whose family income is at or below the federal poverty level and the number of eligible students whose family income does not exceed 200 percent of the federal poverty level; and (2)(5) A list of donors, including the dollar value of each donation and the dollar value of each approved tax credit. Such report shall also include a copy of the audit conducted pursuant to paragraph (4) of Code Section 20-2A-2. The Department of Revenue shall post on its website the information received by each student scholarship organization pursuant to paragraphs (1) through (4) of this subsection. (b) The Department of Revenue shall not require any other information from student scholarship organizations, except as expressly authorized in this chapter. All information or reports provided by student scholarship organizations to the Department of Revenue shall be confidential taxpayer information, governed by Code Sections 482-15, 48-7-60, and 48-7-61, whether it relates to the donor or the student scholarship organization.
20-2A-4. The Department of Revenue shall provide a list of all student scholarship organizations receiving contributions from businesses and individuals granted a tax credit under Code Section 48-7-29.16 to the General Assembly by January 30 of each year.
20-2A-5. The parent or guardian to whom a scholarship award is granted must restrictively endorse the scholarship award to the private school for deposit into the account of the private school. The parent or guardian may not designate any entity or individual associated with the participating private school as the parent's attorney in fact to endorse a scholarship warrant award. A participant who fails to comply with this Code section forfeits the scholarship.
20-2A-6. The Department of Education shall maintain on its website a current list of all student scholarship organizations which have provided notice pursuant to paragraph (5) of Code Section 20-2A-2.
20-2A-7. (a)(1) Any student scholarship organization that fails to comply with any requirements under this chapter shall be given written notice by the Department of Revenue of such failure to comply by certified mail and shall have 90 days from the receipt of such notice to correct all deficiencies.

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(2) Upon failure to correct all deficiencies within 90 days, such student scholarship organization shall:
(A) Be immediately removed from the Department of Education list provided for in Code Section 20-2A-6; (B) Be required to cease all operations as a student scholarship organization and transfer all scholarship account funds to a properly operating student scholarship organization within 30 calendar days of receipt of notice from the Department of Revenue of removal from the approved list; and (C) Have all applications for preapproval of tax credits under Code Section 48-729.16 rejected by the Department of Revenue on or after the date the Department of Education removes the student scholarship organization from its list provided for in Code Section 20-2A-6. (b) Any student scholarship organization that: (1) Awards or restricts the award of a scholarship to a specific eligible student at the request of a donor; or (2) Encourages or facilitates taxpayers to engage in actions that are prohibited by law shall be subject to paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of this Code section. (c) Any officer or director of a student scholarship organization found to have actively participated in a student scholarship organization's intentional violation of its obligations under this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor."
SECTION 2. 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 revising Code Section 48-7-29.16, relating to qualified education tax credits, as follows:
"48-7-29.16. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Qualified education expense' means the expenditure of funds by the taxpayer during the tax year for which a credit under this Code section is claimed and allowed to a student scholarship organization operating pursuant to Chapter 2A of Title 20 which are used for tuition and fees for a qualified school or program. (2) 'Qualified school or program' shall have the same meaning as in paragraph (2) of Code Section 20-2A-1. (3) 'Student scholarship organization' shall have the same meaning as in paragraph (3) of Code Section 20-2A-1. (b) An individual taxpayer shall be allowed a credit against the tax imposed by this chapter for qualified education expenses as follows: (1) In the case of a single individual or a head of household, the actual amount expended or $1,000.00 per tax year, whichever is less; or (2) In the case of a married couple filing a joint return, the actual amount expended or $2,500.00 per tax year, whichever is less. (c) A corporation or other entity shall be allowed a credit against the tax imposed by this chapter for qualified education expenses in an amount not to exceed the actual

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amount expended or 75 percent of the corporation's income tax liability, whichever is less. (d) The tax credit shall not be allowed if the taxpayer designates the taxpayer's qualified education expense for the direct benefit of any dependent of the taxpayer. (e) In no event shall the total amount of the tax credit under this Code section for a taxable year exceed the taxpayer's income tax liability. Any unused tax credit shall be allowed the taxpayer against the succeeding five years' tax liability. No such credit shall be allowed the taxpayer against prior years' tax liability.
(f)(1) In no event shall the aggregate amount of tax credits allowed under this Code section exceed $50 million per tax year. (2) The commissioner shall allow the tax credits on a first come, first served basis. (3) For the purposes of paragraph (1) of this subsection, a student scholarship organization shall notify a potential donor of the requirements of this Code section. Before making a contribution to a student scholarship organization, the taxpayer shall notify the department of the total amount of contributions that the taxpayer intends to make to the student scholarship organization. The commissioner shall preapprove or deny the requested amount within 30 15 days after receiving the request from the taxpayer and shall provide written notice to the taxpayer and the student scholarship organization of such preapproval or denial which shall not require any signed release or notarized approval by the taxpayer. In order to receive a tax credit under this Code section, the taxpayer shall make the contribution to the student scholarship organization within 30 120 days after receiving notice from the department that the requested amount was preapproved. If the taxpayer does not comply with this paragraph, the commissioner shall not include this preapproved contribution amount when calculating the limit prescribed in paragraph (1) of this subsection. The department shall establish a web-based donation approval process to implement this subsection. (4) Preapproval of contributions by the commissioner shall be based solely on the availability of tax credits subject to the aggregate total limit established under paragraph (1) of this subsection. The department shall maintain an ongoing, current list on its website of the amount of tax credits available under this Code section. (5) Notwithstanding any laws to the contrary, the department shall not take any adverse action against donors to student scholarship organizations if the commissioner preapproved a donation for a tax credit prior to the date the student scholarship organization is removed from the Department of Education list pursuant to Code Section 20-2A-7, and all such donations shall remain as preapproved tax credits subject only to the donor's compliance with paragraph (3) of this subsection. (g) In order for the taxpayer to claim the student scholarship organization tax credit under this Code section, a letter of confirmation of donation issued by the student scholarship organization to which the contribution was made shall be attached to the taxpayer's tax return. However, in the event the taxpayer files an electronic return, such confirmation shall only be required to be electronically attached to the return if the Internal Revenue Service allows such attachments when the data is transmitted to the

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department. In the event the taxpayer files an electronic return and such confirmation is not attached because the Internal Revenue Service does not, at the time of such electronic filing, allow electronic attachments to the Georgia return, such confirmation shall be maintained by the taxpayer and made available upon request by the commissioner. The letter of confirmation of donation shall contain the taxpayer's name, address, tax identification number, the amount of the contribution, the date of the contribution, and the amount of the credit.
(h)(1) No credit shall be allowed under this Code section with respect to any amount deducted from taxable net income by the taxpayer as a charitable contribution to a bona fide charitable organization qualified under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. (2) The amount of any scholarship received by an eligible student or eligible prekindergarten student shall be excluded from taxable net income for Georgia income tax purposes. (i) The commissioner shall be authorized to promulgate any rules and regulations necessary to implement and administer the tax provisions of this Code section."

SECTION 3. This Act shall be applicable to all taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2011.

SECTION 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Pursuant to Rule 133, Representative Williamson of the 111th was excused from voting on HB 325.

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:

Abdul-Salaam N Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson N Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin N Baker Y Battles Y Bearden N Beasley-Teague N Bell N Benfield

Y Davis N Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey N Dickson N Dobbs Y Dollar N Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England

N Heckstall Y Hembree E Henson Y Hill N Holcomb N Holmes Y Holt Y Horne
Houston N Howard Y Huckaby
Hudson N Hugley
Jackson

Y Mayo N McBrayer
McCall Y McKillip N Meadows Y Mills N Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris N Mosby N Murphy Y Neal, J N Neal, Y N Nimmer

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C N Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T N Smyre Y Spencer N Stephens, M Y Stephens, R

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N Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway N Brooks N Bruce Y Bryant N Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd N Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J N Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper N Crawford

N Epps, C N Epps, J Y Evans N Floyd N Fludd Y Franklin N Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick N Gordon
Greene Y Hamilton N Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield N Heard

Y Jacobs N James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J E Jones, S N Jordan Y Kaiser N Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey N Long N Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning
Marin Martin Y Maxwell

Y Nix N Oliver Y O'Neal E Pak N Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall N Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders E Scott, M N Scott, S

N Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley N Thomas N Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard N Williams, A N Williams, E Y Williams, R
Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 110, nays 56.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

Representative Abdul-Salaam of the 74th stated that she had been called from the floor of the House during the preceding roll call. She wished to be recorded as voting "nay" thereon.

Representatives Dukes of the 150th and Randall of the 138th stated that they inadvertently voted "aye" on the preceding roll call. They wished to be recorded as voting "nay" thereon.

Due to a mechanical malfunction, the vote of Representative Greene of the 149th was not recorded on the preceding roll call. He wished to be recorded as voting "nay" thereon.

HB 332. By Representative Parsons of the 42nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 46-5-167 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Universal Access Fund, so as to eliminate unnecessary regulation by revising certain provisions related to such fund; to provide for an effective date, to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Code Section 46-5-167 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Universal Access Fund, so as to eliminate unnecessary regulation by revising certain provisions related to such fund; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1. Code Section 46-5-167 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Universal Access Fund, is amended by revising subsection (g) as follows:
"(g) A local exchange company or other company shall not establish a surcharge on customers' bills to collect from customers' contributions required under this Code section without first submitting to the Public Service Commission the methodology and data used by such company for approval by the commission and upon a showing that the surcharge does not result in a net rate increase; provided, however, that such company shall not be required to submit for approval separate line items or surcharges that are specifically authorized or required by federal or state law."

SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such 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 Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler
Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner

Y Heckstall Y Hembree E Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris

Y Setzler Y Shaw
Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R

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Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton
Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton
Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight
Lane Y Lindsey Y Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin N Martin Y Maxwell

Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal E Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders E Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 168, nays 2.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

Representative Byrd of the 20th stated that she inadvertently voted "aye" on the preceding roll call. She wished to be recorded as voting "nay" thereon.

Representatives Dempsey of the 13th and Sheldon of the 105th 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 457. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Cooper of the 41st, Channell of the 116th, Parrish of the 156th and Randall of the 138th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to controlled substances, so as to authorize the use of remote automated medication systems; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for definitions; to provide for requirements; to provide for the establishment of rules and regulations by the State Board of Pharmacy; to amend Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia

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Annotated, relating to pharmacists and pharmacies, so as to authorize pharmacists to dispense prescriptions through a remote automated medication system; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 13 of Title 16 and Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to controlled substances and pharmacists and pharmacies, respectively, so as to authorize the use of remote automated medication systems; to provide for a definition; to provide for the establishment of regulations and minimum standards by the State Board of Pharmacy; to authorize pharmacists to dispense prescriptions through a remote automated medication system; to provide that a remote automated medication system shall not be considered a vending machine for certain purposes; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to controlled substances, is amended in Code Section 16-13-41, relating to prescriptions, by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(i)(1) Pharmacists may dispense prescriptions from a remote location for the benefit of an institution that uses a remote automated medication system in accordance with the requirements set forth in the rules and regulations adopted by the State Board of Pharmacy pursuant to paragraph (12.1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 26-4-28."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 16-13-75, relating to drugs to be kept in the original container, as follows:
"16-13-75. (a) Possession and control of controlled substances or dangerous drugs by anyone other than the individuals specified in Code Section 16-13-35 or 16-13-72 shall be legal only if such drugs are in the original container in which they were dispensed by the pharmacist or the practitioner of the healing arts and are labeled according to Code Section 26-3-8. (b) The possession, filling, and use of canisters for remote automated medication systems pursuant to subsection (i) of Code Section 16-13-41 shall not be considered a violation of this Code section."

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SECTION 3. Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pharmacists and pharmacies, is amended in Code Section 26-4-5, relating to definitions, by adding a new paragraph to read as follows:
"(37.1) 'Remote automated medication system' means an automated mechanical system that is located in an institution that does not have an on-site pharmacy and in which medication may be dispensed in a manner that may be specific to a patient."
SECTION 4. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 26-4-28, relating to the powers, duties, and authority of the State Board of Pharmacy, by adding a new paragraph to subsection (a) to read as follows:
"(12.1) The licensure for the use of remote automated medication systems and the regulation and establishment of minimum standards for the use and operation of remote automated medication systems to ensure safe and efficient dispensing, including, but not limited to, appropriate security measures, requirements for institutions that utilize such systems, training requirements, accuracy and quality assurance measures, recordkeeping requirements, and such other appropriate requirements as determined by the board. The board shall establish rules and regulations to implement the requirements of this paragraph no later than December 31, 2011;"
SECTION 5. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 26-4-80, relating to dispensing prescription drugs, by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(p) Pharmacists dispensing prescriptions pursuant to a remote automated medication system in accordance with the rules and regulations adopted by the State Board of Pharmacy pursuant to paragraph (12.1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 26-4-28 shall be considered in compliance with this Code section."
SECTION 6. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 26-4-89, relating to the prohibition on selling drugs in vending machines, as follows:
"26-4-89. (a) Any person who shall sell or dispense drugs by the use of vending machines shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. (b) A remote automated medication system shall not be considered a vending machine for purposes of this Code section."
SECTION 7. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

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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 Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton
Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton
Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett
Hatfield Y Heard

Y Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser N Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal E Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders E Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 171, nays 2.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

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HB 341. By Representatives Rogers of the 26th, Heard of the 114th and Harbin of the 118th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 14 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to domestic stock and mutual insurers, so as to provide for the establishment of limited purpose subsidiary life insurance companies; to provide for definitions; to provide for requirements; to provide for investment of funds; to provide for organization; to provide for reinsurance; to provide for applicability; to provide for promulgation of rules; to provide for related matters; 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 Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett

Y Heckstall Y Hembree
Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby
Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long
Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal E Pak
Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley
Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch N Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson

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Y Cooper Crawford

Hatfield Y Heard

Y Martin Y Maxwell

E Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Yates Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 167, nays 2.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Representative Parent of the 81st 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.

HB 454. By Representatives Hamilton of the 23rd, Meadows of the 5th, Lindsey of the 54th, Oliver of the 83rd, Brooks of the 63rd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating presidential preference primary, so as to provide for the date of the presidential preference primary; to provide for the submission of the names of candidates and the publishing of such list; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Article 5 of Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating presidential preference primary, so as to provide for the date of the presidential preference primary; to provide for the submission of the names of candidates and the publishing of such list; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1. Article 5 of Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating presidential preference primary, is amended by revising Code Section 21-2-191, relating to parties entitled to hold primaries, dates, decision to elect delegates to presidential nominating convention in primary, and qualifying periods for candidates for delegate, as follows:
"21-2-191. As provided in this article, a presidential preference primary shall be held in 2008 2012 and every four years thereafter for each political party or body which has cast for its candidates for President and Vice President in the last presidential election more than

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20 percent of the total vote cast for President and Vice President in the this state, so that the electors may express their preference for one person to be the candidate for nomination by such person's party or body for the office of President of the United States; provided, however, that no elector shall vote in the primary of more than one political party or body in the same presidential preference primary. Such primary shall be held on February 5, 2008, and on the first Tuesday in February every four years thereafter in each year in which a presidential election is to be conducted on a date selected by the Secretary of State which shall not be later than the second Tuesday in June in such year. The Secretary of State shall select such date no later than December 1 of the year immediately preceding such primary. A state political party or body may by rule choose to elect any portion of its delegates to that party's or body's presidential nominating convention in the primary; and, if a state political party or body chooses to elect any portion of its delegates, such state political party or body shall establish the qualifying period for those candidates for delegate and delegate alternate positions which are to be elected in the primary and for any party officials to be elected in the primary and shall also establish the date on which state and county party executive committees shall certify to the Secretary of State or the superintendent, as the case may be, the names of any such candidates who are to be elected in the primary; provided, however, that such dates shall not be later than November 1 of the year preceding the year in which 60 days preceding the date on which the presidential preference primary is to be held."
SECTION 2. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 21-2-193, relating to list of names of candidates to appear on ballot and publication of list, as follows:
"21-2-193. Not On a date set by the Secretary of State, but not later than November 1 of the year preceding the year in which 60 days preceding the date on which a presidential preference primary is to be held, the state executive committee of each party which is to conduct a presidential preference primary shall submit to the Secretary of State a list of the names of the candidates of such party to appear on the presidential preference primary ballot. Such lists shall be published by on the website of the Secretary of State in a newspaper of general circulation in the state during the first fourth week of December in the year immediately preceding the year in date on which the presidential preference primary is to be held."
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.

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

Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden N Beasley-Teague N Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway N Brooks N Bruce Y Bryant N Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper N Crawford

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J N Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick N Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

N Heckstall Y Hembree N Henson Y Hill N Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long
Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

N Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal E Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall N Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders E Scott, M N Scott, S

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C N Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley N Thomas N Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A N Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 153, nays 21.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

Representative Dickerson of the 95th stated that she inadvertently voted "nay" on the preceding roll call. She wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon.

Representative Abdul-Salaam of the 74th stated that she had been called from the floor of the House during the preceding roll call. She wished to be recorded as voting "nay" thereon.

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House of Representatives 401 Paul D. Coverdell Legislative Office Building
Atlanta, Georgia 30334
March 16, ad 2011
Dear Mr. Clerk,
Article III, Section I, Paragraph I, of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, provides that "The legislative power of the state shall be vested in a General Assembly which shall consist of a Senate and a House of Representatives." Further, Article I, Section II, Paragraph V, provides that "Legislative acts in violation of this Constitution or the Constitution of the United States are void, and the judiciary shall so declare them." This version of HB 454 unconstitutionally delegates that legislative power to the executive branch. As such, I was unable to vote in favor of it.
Respectfully,
/s/ Bobby Franklin
HB 421. By Representatives Welch of the 110th, Willard of the 49th, Manning of the 32nd and Atwood of the 179th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to criminal procedure, so as to change provisions relating to the proceedings upon a plea of mental incompetency to stand trial; to provide for definitions and the use of consistent terminology; to provide for a bench trial for competency proceedings; to provide for maximum commitment to the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities under certain circumstances; to amend the "Crime Victims' Bill of Rights" so as to change provisions relating to victim notification from the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to criminal procedure, so as to change provisions relating to the proceedings upon a plea of mental incompetency to stand trial; to provide for definitions and the use of consistent terminology; to provide for a bench or jury trial for competency proceedings; to clarify

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procedures for competency evaluations; to provide that an accused determined to be mentally competent to stand trial may be housed by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities under certain circumstances; to provide for maximum commitment to the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities under certain circumstances; to reorganize the Code relative to competency evaluations and procedures; to provide for a court to request a competency evaluation under certain circumstances; to change provisions relating to demands for speedy trial; to provide for related matters; 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 in Part 2 of Article 6 of Chapter 7, relating to insanity and mental incompetency, by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"17-7-129. (a) When information becomes known to the court sufficient to raise a bona fide doubt regarding the accused's mental competency to stand trial, the court has a duty, sua sponte, to inquire into and determine the accused's mental competency to stand trial. The court may order the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities to conduct an evaluation of the accused's competency. If the court determines that it is necessary to have a trial on the issue of competency, the court shall follow the procedures set forth in Code Section 17-7-130. The court's order shall set forth those facts which give rise to its bona fide doubt as to the accused's mental competency to stand trial. The evaluation of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities shall be submitted to the court, and the court shall submit such evaluation to the attorney for the accused or, if pro se, to the accused, but otherwise, the report shall remain under seal. (b) If the court orders a competency evaluation and the accused serves notice of a special plea of mental incompetency to stand trial or raises the issue of insanity, the court shall release the competency evaluation to the prosecuting attorney. Such evaluation shall not be released to any other person absent a court order."
SECTION 2. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 17-7-130, relating to the proceedings upon a plea of mental incompetency to stand trial, as follows:
"17-7-130. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Child' means a an accused person under the jurisdiction of the superior court pursuant to Code Section 15-11-28. (2) 'Civil commitment' means the accused's involuntary inpatient or outpatient commitment pursuant to Chapter 3 or 4 of Title 37, as appropriate.

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(2)(3) 'Court' 'Committing court' means the court which has jurisdiction over the criminal charges against the defendant accused. (3)(4) 'Department' means the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities. (5) 'Developmental disability' shall have the same meaning as set forth in paragraph (8) of Code Section 37-1-1. (4)(6) 'Inpatient' shall have the same meaning as in paragraph (9.1) of Code Section 37-3-1; provided, however, that as applied to a child for purposes of this Code section, the term shall mean a child who is mentally ill or has a developmental disability and is in need of involuntary placement. (5)(7) 'Nonviolent offense' means any offense other than: a violent offense.
(A)(i) Murder; (ii) Rape; (iii) Aggravated sodomy; (iv) Armed robbery; (v) Aggravated assault; (vi) Hijacking of a motor vehicle or an aircraft; (vii) Aggravated battery; (viii) Aggravated sexual battery; (ix) Aggravated child molestation; (x) Aggravated stalking; (xi) Arson in the first degree and in the second degree; (xii) Stalking; (xiii) Fleeing and attempting to elude a police officer; (xiv) Any sexual offense against a minor; or (xv) Any offense which involves the use of a deadly weapon or destructive device; and (B) Those felony offenses deemed by the committing court to involve an allegation of actual or potential physical harm to another person. (6)(8) 'Outpatient' shall have the same meaning as in paragraph (12.1) of Code Section 37-3-1, provided that: (A) As applied to a child for purposes of this Code section, the term shall mean a child who is mentally ill or has a developmental disability and is in need of involuntary placement; and (B) The court determines that the defendant accused meets the criteria for release on bail or other pre-trial release pursuant to Code Section 17-6-1. (9) 'Serious violent felony' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 17-10-6.1. (10) 'Sexual offense' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 17-106.2. (11) 'Violent offense' means: (A)(i) A serious violent felony; (ii) A sexual offense;

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(iii) Criminal attempt to commit a serious violent felony; (iv) Criminal attempt to commit a sexual offense; (v) Aggravated assault; (vi) Hijacking of a motor vehicle or an aircraft; (vii) Aggravated battery; (viii) Aggravated stalking; (ix) Arson in the first degree or in the second degree; (x) Stalking; (xi) Fleeing and attempting to elude a police officer; (xii) Any offense which involves the use of a deadly weapon or destructive device; and (B) Those felony offenses deemed by the court to involve an allegation of actual or potential physical harm to another person. (b) Whenever a plea is filed that a defendant in a criminal case is mentally incompetent to stand trial, it shall be the duty of the court to cause the issue of the defendant's mental competency to stand trial to be tried first by a special jury. If the special jury finds the defendant mentally incompetent to stand trial, the court shall retain jurisdiction over the defendant but shall transfer the defendant to the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities and if the defendant is a child, the department shall be authorized to place such defendant in a secure hospital or secure community facility designated by the department; provided, however, that if the defendant is charged with a misdemeanor offense other than as included in subparagraph (a)(5)(A) of this Code section or a nonviolent offense, the court may, in its discretion, retain jurisdiction over the defendant, and may allow evaluation to be done on an outpatient basis by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities. If the court allows outpatient evaluation and the defendant is in custody, the court may release the defendant in accordance with the provisions of Code Section 17-6-1, et seq. (c) Within 90 days after the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities has received actual custody of a defendant or, in the case of an outpatient, a court order requiring evaluation of a defendant pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section, the defendant shall be evaluated and a diagnosis made as to whether the defendant is presently mentally incompetent to stand trial and, if so, whether there is a substantial probability that the defendant will attain mental competency to stand trial in the foreseeable future. If the defendant is found to be mentally competent to stand trial, the department shall immediately report that finding and the reasons therefor to the committing court; and the defendant shall be returned to the court as provided for in subsection (f) of this Code section. (d) If the defendant is found to be mentally incompetent to stand trial by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities and there is not a substantial probability that the person will attain competency in the foreseeable future, the department shall return the physical custody of the defendant to a law enforcement officer of the jurisdiction of the court which committed the defendant unless in the opinion of the department's attending physician, and with concurrence of the court, such

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detention by law enforcement would be detrimental to the well-being of the defendant, in which case the defendant may be held by the department until the date of the defendant's hearing. The department shall report to the committing court the finding regarding competency, the reasons therefor, and its opinion as to whether the defendant currently meets criteria for commitment as an inpatient or as an outpatient pursuant to Chapter 3 or 4 of Title 37. The law enforcement officer of the jurisdiction of the court which committed the defendant shall retain custody of the defendant and the committing court may order an independent evaluation of the defendant by a court appointed licensed clinical psychologist or psychiatrist, who shall report to the court in writing as to the current mental and emotional condition of the defendant. Based on consideration of all evidence and all reports, the committing court may:
(1) If the defendant is not a child, refer the case to the probate court for commitment proceedings pursuant to Chapter 3 or 4 of Title 37, if appropriate and if the charges are dismissed for any reason; or (2) Retain jurisdiction of the defendant and conduct a hearing at which it shall hear evidence and consider all psychiatric and psychological reports submitted to the court and determine whether the state has proved by clear and convincing evidence that the defendant meets the criteria for involuntary civil commitment as an inpatient or as an outpatient pursuant to Chapter 3 or 4 of Title 37, whichever is applicable. The burden of proof in such hearings shall be upon the state.
(A) If the defendant does not meet the criteria for inpatient or outpatient civil commitment, the defendant shall be released in accordance with the provisions of Code Section 17-6-1 et seq. (B) If the defendant is found to meet the criteria for involuntary civil commitment as an inpatient or outpatient, the judge may issue an order committing the defendant; provided, however, that if the defendant is a child, the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities shall be authorized to place such defendant in a secure hospital or secure community facility designated by the department.
(i) If the defendant so committed is charged with a misdemeanor offense, the committing court may civilly commit the defendant for a period not to exceed one year. Following the commitment period, the charges against the defendant shall be dismissed by operation of law. (ii) A defendant who is so committed and is charged with a felony may only be released from that inpatient or outpatient commitment by order of the committing court in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraphs (1) through (3) of subsection (f) of Code Section 17-7-131 except that the burden of proof in such release hearing shall be on the state and if the committed person cannot afford a physician or licensed clinical psychologist of the defendant's choice, the person may petition the court and the court may order such cost to be paid by the county. The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities shall report annually to the committing court on whether the civilly committed defendant continues to meet criteria for involuntary commitment as an inpatient or an outpatient pursuant to Chapter 3 or 4 of Title 37. The committing court shall review the case

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and enter an appropriate order, either to renew the inpatient or outpatient civil commitment, to change the commitment either from inpatient to outpatient or from outpatient to inpatient, or in the event charges are dismissed, transfer the jurisdiction of the case to the probate court for further proceedings pursuant to Title 37, if appropriate. (e) If the defendant is found to be mentally incompetent to stand trial but there is a substantial probability that the person will attain competency in the foreseeable future, by the end of the 90 day period, or at any prior time, the department shall report that finding and the reasons therefor to the committing court and shall retain custody over the defendant for the purpose of continued treatment for an additional period not to exceed nine months; provided, however, that if the defendant is charged with a misdemeanor offense or a nonviolent offense, the court shall retain jurisdiction over the defendant, but may, in its discretion, allow continued treatment to be done on an outpatient basis by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities. The department shall monitor the defendant's outpatient treatment for an additional period not to exceed nine months. If, by the end of the nine-month period or at any prior time if the defendant's condition warrants, the defendant is still found not to be competent to stand trial, irrespective of the probability of recovery in the foreseeable future, the department shall report that finding and the reasons therefor to the committing court. The committing court shall then follow the procedures in subsection (d) of this Code section for further commitment or release. (f)(1) If the defendant found to be mentally incompetent to stand trial is at any time found by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities to be mentally competent to stand trial, the committing court shall be notified. A defendant who is an inpatient and is found by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities to be mentally competent to stand trial shall be discharged into the custody of a law enforcement officer of the jurisdiction of the court which committed the defendant to the department unless the charges which led to the commitment have been dismissed, in which case the defendant shall be discharged. In the event a law enforcement officer does not appear and take custody of the defendant within 20 days after notice to the appropriate law enforcement official in the jurisdiction of the committing court, the presiding judge of the committing court, and the prosecuting attorney for the court, the department shall itself return the defendant to one of the committing court's detention facilities; and the cost of returning the defendant shall be paid by the county in which the committing court is located. All notifications shall be sent by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery, return receipt requested. With the concurrence of the appropriate court and upon the recommendation of the department's attending physician, any defendant discharged as competent to stand trial may be held by the department instead of at the court's detention facilities whenever, in the attending physician's opinion, such detention in the court's facilities would be detrimental to the well-being of the defendant so committed. Such alternative detention shall continue only until the date of the defendant's trial.

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(2) A defendant who is an outpatient and is found by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities to be mentally competent to stand trial may remain in the community under conditions of bond or other conditions ordered by the committing court, if any, until the date of the person's trial. (g) Any person found by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities to be mentally competent to stand trial returned to the court as provided in subsection (f) of this Code section shall again be entitled to file a special plea as provided for in this Code section. (h) If a defendant is found to be mentally incompetent to stand trial, whether or not committed pursuant to this Code section, the state may file at any time a motion for rehearing on the issue of the defendant's mental competency. The court shall grant said motion upon a showing by the state that there are reasonable grounds to believe that the defendant's mental condition has changed. If this motion is granted, the case shall proceed as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section. (b)(1) If an accused files a motion requesting a competency evaluation, the court may order the department to conduct an evaluation by a physician or licensed psychologist to determine the accused's mental competency to stand trial and, if such physician or licensed psychologist determines the accused to be mentally incompetent to stand trial, to make recommendations as to restoring the accused to competency. If the accused is a child, the department shall be authorized to place such child in a secure facility designated by the department. The department's evaluation shall be submitted to the court, and the court shall submit such evaluation to the attorney for the accused or if pro se, to the accused, but otherwise, the evaluation shall be under seal and shall not be released to any other person absent a court order. (2) If the accused files a special plea alleging that the accused is mentally incompetent to stand trial, it shall be the duty of the court to have a bench trial, unless the accused demands a jury trial, to determine the accused's competency to stand trial. Once a special plea has been filed, the court shall submit the department's evaluation to the prosecuting attorney. (c) If the court finds the accused is mentally incompetent to stand trial, the court may order a department physician or licensed psychologist to evaluate and diagnose the accused as to whether there is a substantial probability that the accused will attain mental competency to stand trial in the foreseeable future. The court shall retain jurisdiction over the accused and shall transfer the accused to the physical custody of the department. At its discretion, the court may allow the evaluation to be performed on the accused as an outpatient if the accused is charged with a nonviolent offense. Such evaluation shall be performed within 90 days after the department has received actual custody of an accused or, in the case of an outpatient, a court order requiring evaluation of an accused. If the accused is a child, the department shall be authorized to place such child in a secure facility designated by the department. If the evaluation shows: (1) That the accused is mentally competent to stand trial, the department shall immediately report that determination and the reasons therefor to the court, and the

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court shall submit such determination to the attorney for the accused or, if pro se, to the accused and to the prosecuting attorney. The accused shall be returned to the court as provided for in subsection (d) of this Code section; (2) That the accused is mentally incompetent to stand trial and that there is not a substantial probability that the accused will attain competency in the foreseeable future, the court shall follow the procedures set forth in subsection (e) of this Code section for civil commitment or release; or (3) That the accused is mentally incompetent to stand trial but there is a substantial probability that the accused will attain competency in the foreseeable future, by the end of the 90 day period, or at any prior time, the department shall report that finding and the reasons therefor to the court and shall retain custody over the accused for the purpose of continued treatment for an additional period not to exceed nine months; provided, however, that if the accused is charged with a misdemeanor offense or a nonviolent offense, the court shall retain jurisdiction over the accused but may, in its discretion, allow continued treatment to be done on an outpatient basis by the department. The department shall monitor the accused's outpatient treatment for the additional period not to exceed nine months. If, by the end of the nine-month period or at any prior time the accused's condition warrants, the accused is still determined by the department physician or licensed psychologist to be mentally incompetent to stand trial, irrespective of the probability of recovery in the foreseeable future, the department shall report that finding and the reasons therefor to the court. The court shall then follow the procedures in subsection (e) of this Code section for civil commitment or release. (d)(1) If the department's physician or licensed psychologist determines at any time that the accused is mentally competent to stand trial, the department shall notify the court, and the accused shall be discharged into the custody of a sheriff of the jurisdiction of the court unless the charges which led to the evaluation or civil commitment have been dismissed, in which case, the accused shall be discharged from the department. In the event a sheriff does not appear and take custody of the accused within 20 days after notice to the appropriate sheriff of the jurisdiction of the court, the presiding judge of the court, and the prosecuting attorney for the court, the department shall itself return the accused to one of the court's detention facilities, and the cost of returning the accused shall be paid by the county in which the court is located. All notifications under this paragraph shall be sent by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery, return receipt requested. As an alternative to returning the accused to the sheriff of the jurisdiction of the court, the department may hold the accused at the department's secure facility instead of at the court's detention facilities whenever a department physician or licensed psychologist provides written notice to the court that such detention in the court's facilities would be detrimental to the wellbeing of the accused. Such alternative detention shall continue only until the date of the accused's trial. Regardless of where the accused is held, the court shall hold a bench trial to determine the accused's mental competency to stand trial within 45 days

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of receiving the department's evaluation or, if demanded by the accused, shall conduct a jury trial within six months of receiving the department's evaluation. (2) If the accused is an outpatient and the department's physician or licensed psychologist determines at any time that the accused is mentally competent to stand trial, the accused may remain in the community under conditions of bond or other conditions ordered by the court, if any, until the date of the accused's trial, which shall be within 45 days of the court receiving the department's evaluation if tried by the court or within six months of receiving the department's evaluation if a jury trial is demanded. (e) If the evaluation performed pursuant to subsection (c) of this Code section shows that the accused is mentally incompetent to stand trial and that there is not a substantial probability that the accused will attain competency in the foreseeable future: (1) If the accused is charged with a misdemeanor, the department shall return the physical custody of the accused to a sheriff of the jurisdiction of the court; provided, however, that as an alternative to returning the accused to the sheriff of the jurisdiction of the court, the department may hold the accused at the department's secure facility instead of at the court's detention facilities whenever a department physician or licensed psychologist provides written notice to the court that such detention in the court's facilities would be detrimental to the well-being of the accused. Such alternative detention shall continue only until the date of the accused's trial. Regardless of where the accused is held, the court shall, within 45 days of receiving the department's evaluation:
(A) Dismiss the charges without prejudice and, if the accused is not a child, request that the department petition the probate court of the jurisdiction of the accused's residence for civil commitment of the accused; or (B) If the court finds that the accused does not meet the criteria for civil commitment, the accused shall be released in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 6 of this title; or (2) If the accused is charged with a felony, the department shall return the physical custody of the accused to a sheriff of the jurisdiction of the court; provided, however, that as an alternative to returning the accused to the sheriff of the jurisdiction of the court, the department may hold the accused at the department's secure facility instead of at the court's detention facilities whenever a department physician or licensed psychologist provides written notice to the court that such detention in the court's facilities would be detrimental to the well-being of the accused. Such alternative detention shall continue only until the date of the accused's trial. The department shall report to the court its finding regarding the accused's mental competency to stand trial, the reasons therefor, and its opinion as to whether the accused currently meets the criteria for civil commitment. The court may order an independent evaluation of the accused by a court appointed licensed clinical psychologist or psychiatrist, who shall report to the court in writing as to the current mental and emotional condition of the accused. Regardless of where the accused is held, the court shall, within 45 days of receiving the department's evaluation:

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(A) Dismiss the charges without prejudice and, if the accused is not a child, request that the department petition the probate court of the jurisdiction of the accused's residence for civil commitment of the accused; or (B) Retain jurisdiction of the accused and conduct a trial at which the court shall hear evidence and consider all psychiatric and psychological evaluations submitted to the court and determine whether the state has proved by clear and convincing evidence that the accused meets the criteria for civil commitment. The burden of proof in such trials shall be upon the state. Following the trial:
(i) If the court finds that the accused does not meet the criteria for civil commitment, the accused shall be released in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 6 of this title; (ii) If the court finds that the accused meets the criteria for civil commitment, the judge may issue an order civilly committing the accused to the department for appropriate placement; provided, however, that if the accused is a child, the department shall be authorized to place such child in a secure facility designated by the department; (iii) If the accused is civilly committed pursuant to division (ii) of this subparagraph and was charged with a nonviolent offense, the court may order civil commitment for a period not to exceed the maximum period for which the accused could have been sentenced on the most serious nonviolent offense charged or a period not to exceed five years, whichever is less, provided that civil commitment shall be reevaluated by a department physician or licensed psychologist on an annual basis; (iv) If the accused is civilly committed pursuant to division (ii) of this subparagraph and was charged with a violent offense, the court may order civil commitment for a period not to exceed the maximum period for which the accused could have been sentenced on the most serious violent offense charged, provided that civil commitment shall be reevaluated by a department physician or licensed psychologist on an annual basis; (v) An accused who is civilly committed pursuant to division (ii) of this subparagraph may make an application for release from civil commitment but shall only be released from that civil commitment by order of the court in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraphs (1) through (3) of subsection (f) of Code Section 17-7-131, except that the burden of proof in such release hearing shall be on the state, and if the civilly committed accused is indigent, the accused may petition the court to have an evaluation performed by a physician or licensed psychologist of the accused's choice, and the court shall order the cost of such evaluation be paid for by the county; and (vi) Following the civil commitment pursuant to division (ii) of this subparagraph, a department physician or licensed psychologist shall submit to the court his or her annual evaluation as to whether the civilly committed accused continues to meet the criteria for civil commitment. The court shall mail the annual evaluation to the attorney for the accused or, if pro se, to the accused and to the prosecuting

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attorney. The court shall review the case and enter the appropriate order to renew the civil commitment, to change the civil commitment status, or, in the event the charges are dismissed, to transfer the jurisdiction of the case to the probate court of the jurisdiction of the accused's residence for further civil commitment. (f) If, at any time, the department's physician or licensed psychologist determines that the accused is mentally incompetent to stand trial but later determines that the accused is mentally competent to stand trial, the court shall be so notified and shall order the accused detained or discharged in accordance with paragraph (1) of subsection (d) of this Code section. Any accused determined by a department physician or licensed psychologist to be mentally competent to stand trial and returned to the court as provided in subsection (d) of this Code section shall again be entitled to file a special plea as provided for in this Code section. (g) If an accused is determined by a department physician or licensed psychologist to be mentally incompetent to stand trial, whether or not civilly committed pursuant to this Code section, the state may file at any time a motion for rehearing on the issue of the accused's mental competency to stand trial. If the state's motion is granted, the case shall proceed as provided in this Code section."
SECTION 3. Said title is further amended in Code Section 17-7-170, relating to demands for speedy trials, by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(f) If a defendant files a special plea of incompetency to stand trial pursuant to Code Section 17-7-130 or if the court, pursuant to Code Section 17-7-129, conducts a trial on the competency of the defendant, the period of time during which such matter is pending shall not be included in the computation of determining whether a demand for speedy trial has been satisfied."
SECTION 4. Said title is further amended in Code Section 17-7-171, relating to the time for demand for speedy trial in capital cases, by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(d) If a defendant files a special plea of incompetency to stand trial pursuant to Code Section 17-7-130 or if the court, pursuant to Code Section 17-7-129, conducts a trial on the competency of the defendant, the period of time during which such matter is pending shall not be included in the computation of determining whether a demand for speedy trial has been satisfied."
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.

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

Y Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell
Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas
Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler
Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Y Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long
Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal E Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders E Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R
Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 170, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

Representative Clark of the 98th 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.

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HB 370. By Representative Maxwell of the 17th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 56 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to risk-based capital levels, so as to require a trend test for property and casualty companies; to revise the definition of a company action level event; to change the definition of negative trend; to provide for related matters; 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 Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns
Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas
Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler
Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Y Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long
Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal E Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders E Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch
Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

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On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 170, nays 1.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
Representatives Clark of the 98th and Dempsey of the 13th 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 Byrd of the 20th stated that she had been called from the floor of the House during the preceding roll call. She wished to be recorded as voting "nay" thereon.
HB 415. By Representatives Atwood of the 179th, Willard of the 49th, Benfield of the 85th, Lindsey of the 54th and Maddox of the 127th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 15, 16, 21, 40, 45, and 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, crimes and offenses, elections, motor vehicles and traffic, public officers and employees, and state government, respectively, so as to provide for a modernized and uniform system of compiling, creating, maintaining, and updating jury lists in this state; to modernize terminology in Chapter 12 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to juries; to remove nonmechanical procedures relative to selecting persons for jury service; to amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated so as to conform provisions to the new Chapter 12 of Title 15 and correct cross-references; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Titles 15, 16, 21, 40, 45, and 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, crimes and offenses, elections, motor vehicles and traffic, public officers and employees, and state government, respectively, so as to provide for a modernized and uniform system of compiling, creating, maintaining, and updating jury lists in this state; to provide for a short title; to provide for state-wide compilation and distribution of the state-wide master jury list by the Council of Superior Court Clerks of Georgia; to eliminate forced balancing of county jury pools by race, gender, and ethnicity for the purpose of complying with the United States and Georgia Constitutions and the Unified Appeal process; to modernize terminology in Chapter 12 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to juries; to remove nonmechanical procedures relative to selecting persons for jury service; to change eligibility

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requirements for grand jurors; to provide that the Council of Superior Court Clerks of Georgia assist county boards of jury commissioners with jury matters; to provide for the methodology for county boards of jury commissioners to obtain county master jury lists; to prohibit public disclosure of jury source lists except under certain circumstances; to amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated so as to conform provisions to the new Chapter 12 of Title 15 and correct cross-references; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Jury Composition Reform Act of 2011."
SECTION 2. Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, is amended by revising subsection (d) of Code Section 15-6-50.2, relating to the Council of Superior Court Clerks of Georgia, as follows:
"(d) The Council of Superior Court Clerks of Georgia shall be a legal entity and an agency of the State of Georgia; shall have perpetual existence; may contract; may own property; may accept funds, grants, and gifts from any public or private source for use in defraying the expenses of the council; may adopt and use an official seal; may establish a principal office; may employ such administrative or clerical personnel as may be necessary and appropriate to fulfill its necessary duties; shall establish, maintain, and revise the state-wide master jury list as provided in Chapter 12 of this title; shall distribute to the board of jury commissioners of each county the county master jury list as provided in Chapter 12 of this title; and shall have other powers, privileges, and duties as may be reasonable and necessary for the proper fulfillment of its purposes and duties."
SECTION 3. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 15-6-61, relating to duties of clerks generally, by striking "and" at the end of paragraph (18), by striking the period and inserting "; and" at the end of paragraph (19), and by adding a new paragraph to read as follows:
"(20) To keep an automated, computer based jury management system that facilitates the maintenance of the county master jury list pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 12 of this title unless this duty is delegated to a jury clerk as provided in subsection (a) of Code Section 15-12-11 or subsection (b) of Code Section 15-12-23."

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SECTION 4. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-6-89, relating to additional remuneration for certain services, as follows:
"15-6-89. In addition to the minimum salary provided in Code Section 15-6-88 or any other salary provided by any applicable general or local law, each clerk of the superior court of any county who also serves as clerk of a state court, city court, juvenile court, or civil court under any applicable general or local law of this state or who performs duties pursuant to paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 15-12-1 15-12-1.1 shall receive for his or her services in such other court a salary of not less than $323.59 per month, to be paid from the funds of the county. In the event any such court for which a clerk of the superior court is serving as clerk is abolished, the clerk of the superior court shall not be entitled to any salary heretofore received for service in such court."
SECTION 5. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-1, relating to exemptions from jury duty, and by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"15-12-1. As used in this chapter, the term:
(1) 'Array' means the body of persons subject to voir dire from which the final jury and alternate jurors are selected. (2) 'Choose' or 'chosen' means the act of randomly selecting potential jurors from the county master jury list in a manner that does not deliberately or systematically exclude identifiable and distinct groups from the venire. (3) 'Clerk' means the clerk of the superior court or a jury clerk if one is appointed pursuant to subsection (a) of Code Section 15-12-11 or subsection (b) of Code Section 15-12-23. (4) 'Council' means the Council of Superior Court Clerks of Georgia. (5) 'County master jury list' means a list compiled by the council of names of persons, including their addresses, city of residence, dates of birth, and gender, eligible for jury service. (6) 'Defer' means a postponement of a person's jury service until a later date. (7) 'Excuse' means the grant of a person's request for temporary exemption from jury service. (8) 'Inactivate' means removing a person's name and identifying information who has been identified on the county master jury list as a person who is permanently prevented from being chosen as a trial or grand juror because such person is statutorily ineligible or incompetent to serve as a juror. (9) 'Jury commissioner' means a member of a county board of jury commissioners. (10) 'State-wide master jury list' means a comprehensive master list that identifies every person of this state who can be determined to be prima facie qualified to serve as a juror.

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(11) 'Venire' means the list of persons summoned to serve as jurors for a particular term of court.
15-12-1.1. (a)(1) Any person who shows that he or she will be engaged during his or her term of jury duty in work necessary to the public health, safety, or good order or who shows other good cause why he or she should be exempt from jury duty may be have his or her jury service deferred or excused by the judge of the court to which he or she has been summoned or by some other person who has been duly appointed by order of the chief judge to excuse jurors. Such a person may exercise such authority only after the establishment by court order of guidelines governing excuses. Any order of appointment shall provide that, except for permanently mentally or physically disabled persons, all excuses shall be deferred to a date and time certain within that term or the next succeeding term or shall be deferred as set forth in the court order. It shall be the duty of the court to provide affidavits for the purpose of requesting a deferral of or excusal from jury service pursuant to this subsection. (2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1) of this subsection, any person who is a full-time student at a college, university, vocational school, or other postsecondary school who, during the period of time the student is enrolled and taking classes or exams, requests to be excused or deferred from jury duty shall be excused or deferred from jury duty. (3) Notwithstanding paragraph (1) of this subsection, any person who is the primary caregiver having active care and custody of a child six years of age or younger, who executes an affidavit on a form provided by the court stating that such person is the primary caregiver having active care and custody of a child six years of age or younger and stating that such person has no reasonably available alternative child care, and who requests to be excused or deferred shall be excused or deferred from jury duty. It shall be the duty of the court to provide affidavits for the purpose of this paragraph and paragraph (4) of this subsection. (4) Notwithstanding paragraph (1) of this subsection, any person who is a primary teacher in a home study program as defined in subsection (c) of Code Section 20-2690 who, during the period of time the person is teaching, requests to be excused or deferred from jury duty and executes an affidavit on a form provided by the court stating that such person is the primary teacher in a home study program and stating that such person has no reasonably available alternative for the child or children in the home study program shall be excused or deferred from jury duty. (5) Notwithstanding paragraph (1) of this subsection, any person who is the primary unpaid caregiver for a person over the age of six; who executes an affidavit on a form provided by the court stating that such primary caregiver is responsible for the care of a person with such physical or cognitive limitations that he or she is unable to care for himself or herself and cannot be left unattended and that the primary caregiver has no reasonably available alternative to provide for the care; and who requests to be excused or deferred shall be excused or deferred from jury duty. Any person seeking the exemption shall furnish to the court, in addition to the aforementioned affidavit, a

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statement of a physician, or other medical provider, supporting the affidavit's statements related to the medical condition of the person with physical or cognitive limitations. It shall be the duty of the court to provide affidavits for the purpose of this paragraph. (b) Any person who is 70 years of age or older shall be entitled to request that the board of jury commissioners to remove such person's name from the jury list of clerk excuse such person from jury service in the county. Upon such request, the board of jury commissioners shall be authorized and directed to remove the person's name from the jury list inactivate such person. The request for excusal shall be made to the board or its clerk in writing and shall be accompanied by an affidavit giving providing the person's name, age, and such other information as the board may require. The board of jury commissioners of each county shall make available affidavit forms for the purposes of this subsection. (c)(1) As used in this subsection, the term:
(A) 'Ordered military duty' means any military duty performed in the service of the state or of the United States, including, but not limited to, attendance at any service school or schools conducted by the armed forces of the United States which requires a service member to be at least 50 miles from his or her home. (B) 'Service member' means an active duty member of the regular or reserve component of the United States Armed armed forces, the United States Coast Guard, the Georgia National Guard, or the Georgia Air National Guard who was on ordered federal duty for a period of 90 days or longer. (2) Any service member on ordered military duty and or the spouse of any such service member who requests to be excused or deferred shall be excused or deferred from jury duty upon presentation of either a copy of the official military orders or a written verification signed by the service member's commanding officer of such duty a valid military identification card and execution of an affidavit in the form required by the court for deferral or excusal under this paragraph. (d) The court shall notify the clerk of its excuse or deferment of a person's jury service."
SECTION 6. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-3, relating to terms of service on jury, as follows:
"15-12-3. No person shall be compellable to serve on the grand or trial jury of the superior court or on any jury in other courts for more than four weeks in any year. No person shall be allowed to serve on the trial jury of the superior court or as tales juror in any criminal case or on any jury in other courts for more than four weeks in any one year unless he or she is actually engaged in the trial of a case when the four weeks expire, in which case he or she shall be discharged as soon as the case is decided."

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SECTION 7. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-4, relating to ineligibility of juror to serve at next succeeding term of court, as follows:
"15-12-4. (a) Any juror person who has served as a grand or trial juror at any session of the superior or state courts, state courts, or city courts shall be ineligible for duty as a juror at the next succeeding term of the court in which he such person has previously served but shall be eligible to serve at the next succeeding term of court for a different level of court. Nothing contained in this subsection shall prevent any trial juror from serving as a grand juror at the next term of the superior court of his county. This subsection shall not apply to any court in any county wherein the grand jury box contains not exceeding 100 names and the trial jury box contains not exceeding 350 names. (b) In addition to any other qualifications provided under this chapter, no person shall be qualified to serve as a juror under this chapter unless that person is a citizen of the United States. When the name of any juror who is disqualified by subsection (a) of this Code section is drawn, the same shall not be recorded as a juror but shall be returned to the box from which it was drawn; and the drawing shall be continued until the jury is secured."
SECTION 8. Said title is further amended by revising paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of Code Section 15-12-7, relating to compensation of court bailiffs and expense allowance for jurors to be fixed by the grand jury, as follows:
"(2) An expense allowance for jurors in the superior courts of such counties for the next succeeding year, such expense allowance not to be less than $5.00 nor to exceed $50.00 per diem. The same expense allowance shall be allowed to jurors of the several state courts and special courts as is allowed jurors in the superior court of the county in which the state or special court is located. The expense allowance of tales jurors shall be the same as that of a regularly drawn trial juror; and"
SECTION 9. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-9, relating to expense allowance of jurors who appear but are not sworn, as follows:
"15-12-9. The grand and trial jurors who are drawn for service and persons who appear in answer to the summons for trial or grand jury service shall receive the expense allowance for the day of their appearance even if they are not sworn as jurors."
SECTION 10. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-10, relating to juror's failure to appear, as follows:

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"15-12-10. If any person is drawn as a juror and duly summoned to appear as such a juror at court, or summoned as a tales juror, and neglects or refuses to appear, or if any juror absents himself or herself without leave of the court, said neglect, refusal, or absence may, after notice and hearing, be punished as contempt of court."
SECTION 11. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-11, relating to appointment of court personnel in certain counties, as follows:
"15-12-11. (a) In all counties having a population of 600,000 or more according to the United States decennial census of 1990 or any future such census, the judges of the superior court of such counties, by a majority vote of all of them, shall have the power to appoint a jury clerk and such other personnel as may be deemed necessary or advisable to dispatch the work of the court. The appointments to such positions and the compensation therefor shall be determined by the judges without regard to any other system or rules, such personnel to serve at the pleasure of the judges. The salaries and expenses of the personnel and any attendant expense of administration of the courts are determined to be contingent expense of court and shall be paid as provided by law for the payment of contingent expenses. The duties of the personnel shall be as prescribed by the judges. (b) All prospective Prospective jurors in all counties may be required to answer written questionnaires, as may be determined and submitted by the judges of such counties, concerning their qualifications as jurors. In propounding the court's questions, the judges court may consider the suggestions of counsel. In the court's questionnaire and during voir dire examination, judges should ensure that the privacy of prospective jurors is reasonably protected and that the questioning by counsel is consistent with the purpose of the voir dire process. (c) Juror questionnaires shall be confidential and shall be exempt from public disclosure pursuant to Code Section 50-18-70; provided, however, that jury questionnaires shall be provided to the court and to the parties at any stage of the proceedings, including pretrial, trial, appellate, or post-conviction proceedings, and shall be made a part of the record under seal. The information disclosed to a party pursuant to this subsection shall only be used by the parties for purposes of pursuing a claim, defense, or other issue in the case. (c)(d) In the event any prospective juror fails or refuses to answer the questionnaire, the jury clerk shall report the failure or refusal to the court together with the facts concerning the same, and the court shall have such jurisdiction as is provided by law for subpoena, attachment, and contempt powers. (d)(e) This Code section shall be supplemental to other provisions of law, with a view toward efficient and orderly handling of jury selection and the administration of justice."

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SECTION 12. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-20, relating to the board of jury commissioners, as follows:
"15-12-20. (a) In each county, there shall be a six-member board of jury commissioners, whose appointed by the chief judge of the superior court. The members of such board shall be discreet persons who are not practicing attorneys at law nor or county officers, who shall be appointed by the chief judge of the superior court. (b) Absent promulgation of a court rule pursuant to subsection (c) of this Code section specifying a lesser number, the board of jury commissioners shall be composed of six members. When the board is composed of six members, on the first appointment two shall be appointed for two years, two for four years, and two for six years. Their successors shall be appointed for a term of six years. The first appointments to the board shall be fixed in such a manner that not more than two members' terms shall expire during any calendar year. The chief judge shall adjust the composition and terms of members of the board in office if more than two members' terms expire during any calendar year. Successors to members of the board originally appointed shall be appointed for a term of six years. No person who has served for more than three years as a jury commissioner shall be eligible or shall be appointed to succeed himself or herself as a member of the board of jury commissioners. (c) In any county the chief judge of the superior court may establish by court rule duly published and filed a board of jury commissioners composed of not less than three nor more than five members. In counties in which the numerical composition of the board has been established by court rule, the first appointments to the board shall be fixed in such a manner that not more than one member's term shall expire during any calendar year. The chief judge shall adjust the composition and terms of members of the board in office at the time of the publication of the court rule. Successors to members of the board originally appointed under the provisions of a court rule shall be appointed for a term of six years. (d) In all cases, the The chief judge shall have the right authority to remove the jury commissioners at any time, in his discretion, for cause and appoint successors. However, no person who has served for more than three years as a jury commissioner shall be eligible or shall be appointed to succeed himself as a member of the board of jury commissioners."
SECTION 13. Said title is further amended by revising paragraph (3) of subsection (b) of Code Section 15-12-23, relating to the clerk of board of jury commissioners, as follows:
"(3) In the event any such person fails or refuses to answer such questionnaire, the aforesaid jury clerk shall report such failure or refusal to the court, together with the facts concerning the same, and the court shall have such jurisdiction as is now provided by law for subpoena, attachment, and contempt powers."

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SECTION 14. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-24, relating to compensation of jury commissioners and clerk, as follows:
"15-12-24. Jury commissioners shall receive $50.00 for each day's service in per diem for revising the county master jury lists, to be paid from funds from the county treasury. The clerk of the board shall receive $50.00 to be paid in like manner. The chief judge of the superior court of the judicial circuit in which the county lies shall have the right, subject to the approval of the governing authority of the county, to increase the compensation provided by this Code section for the jury commissioners and clerk in an amount not exceeding $100.00 for each day's service per diem, to be paid in like manner."
SECTION 15. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-40, relating to compilation, maintenance, and revision of jury list, as follows:
"15-12-40. (a) Nonmechanical procedure.
(1) At least biennially, unless otherwise directed by the chief judge of the superior court, the board of jury commissioners shall compile, maintain, and revise a trial jury list of upright and intelligent citizens of the county to serve as trial jurors and a grand jury list of the most experienced, intelligent, and upright citizens of the county to serve as grand jurors. In composing the trial jury list, the board of jury commissioners shall select a fairly representative cross section of the intelligent and upright citizens of the county. In composing the grand jury list, the board of jury commissioners shall select a fairly representative cross section of the most experienced, intelligent, and upright citizens of the county. In carrying out revisions of the trial jury list and grand jury list on or after July 1, 2002, the board of jury commissioners shall make use of all of the following:
(A) A list of all residents of the county who are the holders of drivers' licenses or personal identification cards issued by the Department of Driver Services pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 5 of Title 40; and the Department of Driver Services shall periodically make such a list available to the board of jury commissioners of each county; (B) The registered voters list in the county; and (C) Any other list of persons resident in the county as may be deemed appropriate by the board of jury commissioners. The Department of Driver Services shall provide a list, which includes the name, address, date of birth, gender, driver's license or personal identification card number issued pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 5 of Title 40, and, whenever racial and ethnic information is collected by the Department of Driver Services for purposes of voter registration pursuant to Code Section 21-2-221, racial and ethnic information, to the board of jury commissioners of each county. No jury list compiled prior to July 1, 2002, shall be rendered invalid by the use of or a failure to make use of the sources

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specified in this Code section; but each revision of the jury list on or after that date shall make use of all such sources to the extent actually available to the board of jury commissioners. (2) The grand jury list shall not exceed two-fifths of the number of citizens on the county's most recent trial jury list. (3) Once filed, the lists so created shall constitute the body of trial and grand jurors for the county, respectively. Except as otherwise provided in this article, no new names shall be added to either list until those names originally selected have been completely exhausted or until a revised list has been properly created. (b) Mechanical or electronic procedure. (1) In any county using a plan for the selection of persons to serve as jurors by mechanical or electronic means in conformance with paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (b) of Code Section 15-12-42, the board of jury commissioners shall compile and maintain a trial jury list and a grand jury list in conformance with paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of this Code section. (2) Once the trial or grand jury lists, or both, are established, the board of jury commissioners may revise such lists from time to time by adding new names to the lists, correcting names and other data on the lists, and deleting names from the lists by reason of death or other legal cause. (3) The trial jury box for the county shall be taken from the trial jury list established by the board of jury commissioners, and the grand jury box for the county shall be taken from the grand jury list established by the board of jury commissioners. The information contained in the trial and grand jury boxes shall be stored in a security data processing storage bank from which all trial or grand juries in the county shall be selected as provided in the plan adopted pursuant to Code Section 15-12-42. (4) The number of citizens in the grand jury box shall be established by the board of jury commissioners but shall contain, as a minimum, a number equal to four times the number of grand jurors required to be drawn in the county annually, but not to exceed 5,000 grand jurors. (5) At each selection of trial or grand jurors, the computer shall be programmed to scan the entire appropriate jury box under the formula and plan adopted by the court pursuant to Code Section 15-12-42. (6) In any county utilizing a plan for the selection of persons for the trial and grand jury boxes by mechanical or electronic means in conformance with paragraph (4) of subsection (b) of Code Section 15-12-42, the trial or grand jury box for the county may be compiled from the trial or grand jury list of the county by mechanical or electronic means as provided for in the plan. (c) Other disposition or transfer. In any county in which more than 70 percent of the population of the county according to the United States decennial census of 1980 or any future such census resides on property of the United States government which is exempt from taxation by this state, the population of the county for the purpose of this Code section shall be deemed to be the total population of the county minus the population of the county which resides on property of the United States government

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other than persons who reside on property of the United States government within such county who are registered voters according to the official registered voters list of the county as most recently revised by the county board of registrars or other county election officials and any persons who reside on property of the United States government within such county who are not registered voters and who have requested in writing to the board of jury commissioners that their names be included on the list from which citizens are selected to serve as jurors and grand jurors by the board of jury commissioners. (d) Assistance of the Administrative Office of the Courts.
(1) The Administrative Office of the Courts may assist the clerk of the superior court or the jury clerk, whichever is applicable, by providing a list of county citizens who the Administrative Office of the Courts certifies are prima facie eligible persons for consideration as jurors on the traverse and grand jury pools. (2) The Department of Driver Services shall provide the Administrative Office of the Courts the list required by subparagraph (a)(1)(A) of this Code section and the information set forth in the undesignated text of paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of this Code section. (3) The Secretary of State shall provide the Administrative Office of the Courts the list of registered voters and list of convicted felons. (e) This Code section shall stand repealed and reserved 12 months after the effective date of this Act."
SECTION 16. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-40.1, relating to the requirement of United States citizenship, as follows:
"15-12-40.1. In addition to any other qualifications provided under this article, no person shall be qualified to serve as a juror under this article unless that person is a citizen of the United States. (a) Beginning on and after the effective date of this Act, the council shall compile a state-wide master jury list. The council shall facilitate updating of all information relative to jurors on the state-wide master jury list and county master jury lists. (b) Beginning on and after the effective date of this Act, upon the council's request, the Department of Driver Services shall provide the council and the Administrative Office of the Courts a list, which includes the name, address, city of residence, date of birth, gender, driver's license or personal identification card number issued pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 5 of Title 40, and, whenever racial and ethnic information is collected by the Department of Driver Services for purposes of voter registration pursuant to Code Section 21-2-221, racial and ethnic information. The Department of Driver Services shall also provide the address, effective date, document issue date, and document expiration date; shall indicate whether the document is a driver's license or a personal identification card; and shall exclude persons whose driver's license has been

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suspended or revoked due to a felony conviction. Such lists shall be in electronic format as required by the council. (c) Beginning on and after the effective date of this Act, upon request by the council, the Secretary of State shall provide to the council and the Administrative Office of the Courts, without cost, the list of registered voters, including the voter's date of birth, gender, race, and when it is available, the voter's ethnicity. It shall also be the duty of the Secretary of State to provide the council and the Administrative Office of the Courts, in electronic format, with a copy of the lists of persons:
(1) Who have been convicted of felonies in state or federal courts who have not had their civil rights restored or who have been declared mentally incompetent; and (2) Whose voting rights have been removed which are provided to the county board of registrars by the Secretary of State pursuant to Code Section 21-2-231. (d) Each county's board of jury commissioners shall obtain its county master jury list from the council. The council shall disseminate, in electronic format, a county master jury list to the respective counties' boards of jury commissioners once each calendar year. The council shall determine the fee to be assessed each county board of jury commissioners for such list, provided that such fee shall not exceed 3 per name on the list. The council shall invoice each county board of jury commissioners upon the delivery of the county master jury list, and the county board of jury commissioners shall remit payment within 30 days of the invoice. (e) In each county, upon court order, the clerk shall choose a random list of persons from the county master jury list to comprise the venire."
SECTION 17. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-40.2, relating to the list of convicted felons and mentally ill provided to the board of jury commissioners, as follows:
"15-12-40.2. It shall be the duty of the county board of registrars to provide the board of jury commissioners with a copy of the lists of persons who have been convicted of felonies in state or federal courts or who have been declared mentally incompetent and whose voting rights have been removed, which lists are provided to the county board of registrars by the Secretary of State pursuant to Code Section 21-2-231. Upon receipt of such list, it shall be the duty of the board of jury commissioners to remove such names from the trial and grand jury lists and to mail a notice of such action and the reason therefor to the last known address of such persons by first-class mail. This Code section shall stand repealed and reserved 12 months after the effective date of this Act."
SECTION 18. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-41, relating to order of revision of jury list, as follows:

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"15-12-41. On failure of the commissioners of any county to revise the jury list as provided in Code Section 15-12-40, the judge of the superior court of the county shall order the revision made at such time as he or she may direct. This Code section shall stand repealed and reserved 12 months after the effective date of this Act."
SECTION 19. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-42, relating to selection of jurors, as follows:
"15-12-42. (a) Nonmechanical procedure.
(1) The jury commissioners shall place tickets containing all the names of grand jurors in a box to be provided at public expense, which box shall contain compartments marked number 'one' and number 'two,' from which grand jurors shall be drawn; the commissioners shall place the tickets containing all the names of trial jurors in a separate box from which trial jurors shall be drawn, the box having two separate compartments similar in design to the grand jurors' box. The tickets with the jurors' names shall be placed in compartment number 'one.' When each ticket is drawn and the name thereon is recorded on the proper form or list, the ticket so drawn shall be placed in compartment number 'two.' Only when all the tickets have been drawn from compartment number 'one' may the process of drawing jurors' names from compartment number 'two' begin, and then only when all the tickets have been drawn from compartment number 'two' may the process of drawing jurors' names from compartment number 'one' begin again. (2) There shall only be one trial jury box for each county, that being the trial jury box prepared for the use of the superior court of each county. (3) All trial jurors' names for use in any court in the county shall be drawn from the one trial jury box. The judge of any court shall draw the jurors' names as the need for the services of jurors shall arise in his or her court. The judge of any court held outside of the county courthouse using the trial jury box shall draw his or her juries in the courthouse and in the presence of the clerk or a deputy clerk of the superior court. (b) Mechanical or electronic procedure. (1) In lieu of the procedure set forth in subsection (a) of this Code section, the chief judge of the superior court in any county having facilities available for the implementation of this subsection, with the concurrence of the other judge or judges of the superior court, may establish a plan for the selection of persons to serve as jurors in such county by mechanical or electronic means. The plan shall be established by a duly published and filed rule of the court. The clerk of the superior court, as clerk of the board of jury commissioners, shall implement and maintain the jury selection process established by the plan. (2) The plan:

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(A) Shall provide for a fair, impartial, and objective method of selecting persons for jury service with the aid of mechanical or electronic equipment, using the jury boxes compiled in accordance with Code Section 15-12-40; (B) Shall contain adequate safeguards relative to the creation, handling, maintenance, processing, and storage of magnetic tapes, data banks, and other materials and records used in the selection process; (C) Shall contain such other regulations and guidelines as are necessary to fully implement this subsection and to facilitate the use of the plan for the selection of persons for jury service by all of the courts in such county; and (D) May be amended from time to time as necessary to keep the entire jury selection process updated. (3) In any county in which a plan has been established under this subsection such plan shall conform as nearly as practicable to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subsection (a) of this Code section. However, where the computer data storage cell is used as the jury box, the provisions contained in such paragraphs shall not apply. (4) In any county having facilities available for the implementation of this subsection, the chief judge of the superior court, with the concurrence of the other judge or judges of the superior court, may establish a plan by a duly published and filed rule of court for the trial and grand jury boxes for the county to be taken from the trial or grand jury lists established by the board of jury commissioners by mechanical or electronic procedures. Such plan: (A) Shall provide for a fair, impartial, and objective method of selecting persons for inclusion in the trial or grand jury box with the aid of mechanical or electronic equipment and for a system of allowing jurors the greatest opportunity to serve, using the jury lists compiled by the board of jury commissioners in accordance with Code Section 15-12-40; (B) Shall contain adequate safeguards relative to the creation, handling, maintenance, processing, and storage of magnetic tapes, data banks, and other materials and records used in the process of composing and maintaining the trial and grand jury boxes; (C) Shall contain such other regulations and guidelines as are necessary to fully implement this subsection; and (D) May be amended from time to time as necessary to keep the trial and grand jury box composition process updated. (c) Contract for mechanical or electronic juror selection. A county utilizing mechanical or electronic means for the selection of jurors may, under proper court rule, contract for the drawing of their respective trial and grand jurors with any entity with which a county may contract under Article IX, Section III, Paragraph I, subparagraph (a) of the Constitution and with any private business or entity within this state, but any such contract shall ensure that proper safeguards are maintained as provided in paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of this Code section. The drawing may be held outside of the county so contracting by a judge of the circuit or his or her designee upon proper

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posting and advertising in the county legal organ of the rule of court allowing this service to be performed for the county. (d) This Code section shall stand repealed and reserved 12 months after the effective date of this Act."
SECTION 20. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-43, relating to jury list book or computer printout, as follows:
"15-12-43. (a) The clerk of the superior court shall make out, in a book, lists of the names contained in the grand jury box and in the trial jury box, respectively, alphabetically arranged, and shall place the book in his or her office after the lists therein have been certified by the clerk and commissioners to contain, respectively, all the names placed in the jury boxes. (b) In counties utilizing mechanical or electronic means for the selection of trial and grand jurors, a computer printout, alphabetically arranged, shall constitute the official jury list. The clerk of the superior court shall bind such list after it has been certified by the clerk and the jury commissioners to contain, respectively, all of the names in the electronic data cell comprising the jury boxes. (c) Each time the jury box is updated by the board of jury commissioners, an amended list shall be made out by the clerk showing all changes contained in the subsequent list. (d) This Code section shall stand repealed and reserved 12 months after the effective date of this Act."
SECTION 21. Said title is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"15-12-43.1. On and after 12 months after the effective date of this Act, upon the request of a party or his or her attorney, the clerk shall make available for review by such persons the county master jury list."
SECTION 22. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-44, relating to procedures on loss or destruction of jury box or jury list, as follows:
"15-12-44. (a) Nonmechanical procedure. When the jury list and jury box, or either, are lost or destroyed between the time of drawing juries and the beginning of the term for which the drawing was made, or before the service of the precepts on the persons named therein, the chief judge of the circuit in which such loss or destruction occurs, immediately on being informed thereof, shall issue an order to the jury commissioners of the county to meet at the county site and prepare a list of citizens eligible to serve as jurors under the Constitution of the state, which list shall contain the names of not less than two-thirds of the upright and intelligent citizens of the county. From this list the

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commissioners shall select a sufficient number, not exceeding two-fifths of the whole, taking for this purpose the names of the most experienced, intelligent, and upright citizens, and, from the list so selected, shall at once proceed to draw 30 names of persons to serve as grand jurors at the next term of the court. From the remaining threefifths of the names on the list, the commissioners shall then proceed to draw, in the same manner, not less than 36 to serve as trial jurors at the next term of the court. When the drawings have been completed, the commissioners shall immediately make out and deliver to the clerk of the superior court correct lists of the grand and trial jurors so drawn, and the clerk shall at once deliver to the sheriff, or to the coroner in case the sheriff shall be disqualified, proper precepts containing the names of the persons drawn to serve as grand and trial jurors, respectively, to be served personally, as required by law. The persons so drawn and served, if otherwise eligible, shall be competent to serve as jurors during the term for which they were drawn, without regard to the time of the preparation of the list, the drawing of the jurors, or the date of the service of the venire on the persons whose names are contained therein. (b) Mechanical or electronic procedure. In counties utilizing mechanical or electronic means for the selection of jurors, all the information contained on the jury lists and in the jury box shall be recorded on microfilm and stored in the vault by the superior court clerk. In the event the information in the storage cell is destroyed or otherwise lost, the microfilm shall be used to reprogram the computer and to create a new storage cell. (c) This Code section shall stand repealed and reserved 12 months after the effective date of this Act."
SECTION 23. Said title is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"15-12-44.1. The state-wide master jury lists and county master jury lists shall be safeguarded against catastrophic, routine, or any other form of loss or destruction, and on and after 12 months after the effective date of this Act, the council shall develop, implement, and provide a state-wide system to ensure that jury data for all counties of this state shall be systematically preserved in perpetuity and that all jury list data can be restored in the event of loss."
SECTION 24. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-45, relating to loss or destruction of precepts, as follows:
"15-12-45. (a) In case the precepts containing the names of grand and trial jurors drawn for any term of the court, or either of such precepts, are lost or destroyed before the persons named in them, or in either of them, have been served and there is no record or official list of the names contained in the original precepts so lost or destroyed, the jury commissioners of the county shall meet immediately on being informed of such loss or

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destruction and shall draw and deliver to the clerk of the court lists of the jurors so drawn. The clerk shall forthwith prepare and deliver to the proper officer new precepts to be served personally. The persons so drawn, listed, and served, if otherwise competent under the Constitution of this state, shall be competent and compellable to serve as jurors for the term for which they were drawn, without regard to the date of the drawing and delivering of the lists to the clerk or the date of the issuing or service of the precepts. (b) In counties utilizing mechanical or electronic means for the selection of jurors, subsection (b) of Code Section 15-12-44 shall be applied in the event the precepts described in subsection (a) of this Code section are lost or destroyed prior to service on the persons named therein. (c) This Code section shall stand repealed and reserved 12 months after the effective date of this Act."
SECTION 25. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-46, relating to adjournment of term pending drawing of jurors, as follows:
"15-12-46. If juries have not been drawn chosen for any regular term of the superior court and there is not sufficient time for drawing choosing and summoning prospective jurors to serve at the regular term, the judge of the superior court for the county in which the failure has occurred, by order passed at chambers, may adjourn the court to another day, may require the requisite number of prospective grand and trial jurors to be summoned, and may enforce their attendance at the term so called."
SECTION 26. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-60, relating to qualifications of grand jurors, as follows:
"15-12-60. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section, all citizens of this state 18 years of age or older who are not incompetent because of mental illness or mental retardation, and who have resided in the county for at least six months preceding the time of service, and who are the most experienced, upright, and intelligent persons are shall be qualified and liable to serve as grand jurors unless otherwise exempted by law. (b) The following persons are incompetent shall not be eligible to serve as grand jurors:
(1) Any person who holds any elective office in state or local government or who has held any such office within a period of two years preceding the time of service as a grand juror; and (2) Any person who has been convicted of a felony and who has not been pardoned or had his or her civil rights restored."

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SECTION 27. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 15-12-61, relating to number of grand jurors, as follows:
"(b) The grand jury shall be authorized to request the foreman or clerk foreperson of the previous grand jury to appear before it for the purpose of reviewing and reporting the actions of the immediately preceding grand jury if the succeeding grand jury determines that such service would be beneficial. While serving a succeeding grand jury, the foreman or clerk foreperson of the immediately preceding grand jury shall receive the same compensation as do other members of the grand jury. Any person serving as foreman or clerk foreperson of a grand jury and then being requested to report to an immediately succeeding grand jury shall not be eligible to again serve as a grand juror during for one year following the conclusion of such earlier service."
SECTION 28. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-62, relating to selection of grand jurors, as follows:
"15-12-62. (a) The judges of the superior courts, at the close of each term, in open court, shall unlock the box and break the seal and shall cause to be drawn from compartment number 'one' not less than 18 nor more than 75 names to serve as grand jurors at the next term of the court, all of which names shall be deposited in compartment number 'two.' When all the names have been drawn out of compartment number 'one,' then the drawing shall commence from compartment number 'two,' and the tickets shall be returned to number 'one,' and so on alternately. No name so deposited in the box shall, on any pretense whatever, be thrown out of it or destroyed except when it is satisfactorily shown to the judge that the juror is dead, removed out of the county, or otherwise disqualified by law. (b) In those counties utilizing mechanical or electronic means for the selection of jurors, subsection (a) of this Code section shall not apply. Rather, the judges of the superior court shall draw a grand jury from the 'electronic jury box' in the same manner and under the same plan that trial juries are drawn. They shall draw not less than 18 nor more than 75 names to serve as grand jurors at the next term of court. (c) This Code section shall stand repealed and reserved 12 months after the effective date of this Act."
SECTION 29. Said title is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"15-12-62.1. On and after 12 months after the effective date of this Act, the clerk shall choose a sufficient number of persons to serve as grand jurors. The clerk, not less than 20 days before the commencement of each term of court at which a regular grand jury is impaneled, shall issue summonses by mail to the persons chosen for grand jury service.

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The clerk shall choose grand jurors in the manner specified by and in accordance with the rules adopted by the Supreme Court."
SECTION 30. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-63, relating to separate drawings for each week authorized, as follows:
"15-12-63. When the superior court is held for longer than one week, the presiding judge may draw separate panels of grand jurors direct the clerk to choose separate grand juries for each week if, in his opinion, the public interest requires it."
SECTION 31. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-64, relating to procedure where judge has failed to draw grand jury, as follows:
"15-12-64. Whenever from any cause the judge fails to draw a grand jury as provided in Code Section 15-12-62, the judge of the probate court of the county in which such failure occurred, together with the jury commissioners and the clerk of the superior court, shall meet at the courthouse at least 20 days prior to the next ensuing term of the court, whether such term is a regular or special term, and then and there shall draw grand jurors to serve at that term, which proceedings shall be duly entered by the clerk on the minutes of the court and shall be signed by the judge of the probate court. This Code section shall stand repealed reserved 12 months after the effective date of this Act."
SECTION 32. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-65, relating to service of summons, as follows:
"15-12-65. (a) Counties utilizing nonmechanical selection procedures. Within 30 days after the grand jurors have been drawn by a judge of the superior court or within five days after they have been drawn by the judge of the probate court and the commissioners as provided in Code Section 15-12-64, the clerk of the superior court shall issue and deliver to the sheriff or his or her deputy a precept containing the names of the persons drawn as grand jurors. Upon the receipt of the precept, the sheriff or his or her deputy shall cause the persons whose names are therein written to be served personally or by leaving the summons at their most notorious places of residence at least ten days prior to the term of the court the jurors were drawn to attend; provided, however, the sheriff may, in his or her discretion, serve the persons whose names appear on the precept by sending the summons by certified United States mail or statutory overnight delivery, return receipt requested, addressed to their most notorious places of abode at least 15 days prior to the term of the court the jurors were drawn to attend. Failure to receive the notice personally shall be a defense to a contempt citation.

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(b) Counties utilizing mechanical or electronic selection procedures. In those counties utilizing mechanical or electronic means for the selection of jurors, the sheriff of the county may authorize the clerk in writing to mail all summonses by first-class mail addressed to the jurors' most notorious places of abode at least 25 days prior to the term of the court the jurors were drawn to attend. Failure to receive the notice personally shall be a defense to a contempt citation. This subsection shall in no way affect the provisions for drawing jurors and the service upon jurors by other courts in the county. (c) This Code section shall stand repealed and reserved 12 months after the effective date of this Act."
SECTION 33. Said title is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"15-12-65.1. On and after 12 months after the effective date of this Act, the clerk shall be authorized to mail all summonses by first-class mail addressed to the prospective jurors' most notorious places of abode at least 25 days prior to the date of the court the prospective jurors shall attend. Failure to receive the notice personally shall be a defense to a contempt citation."
SECTION 34. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-66, relating to tales jurors, as follows:
"15-12-66. When from challenge or from any other cause there are not a sufficient number of persons in attendance to complete the panel of jurors, the judge shall draw tales jurors from the jury boxes of the county and shall order the sheriff to summon the jurors so drawn. When the sheriff or his or her deputy is disqualified to summon tales jurors, they may be summoned by the coroner or such other person as the judge may appoint. This Code section shall stand repealed and reserved 12 months after the effective date of this Act."
SECTION 35. Said title is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"15-12-66.1. On and after 12 months after the effective date of this Act, when from challenge or from any other cause there are not a sufficient number of persons in attendance to complete the panel of jurors, the clerk shall choose prospective trial jurors from the county master jury list and summon the jurors so chosen."
SECTION 36. Said title is further amended by revising subsections (a) and (d) of Code Section 15-1282, relating to change of venue in criminal grand jury investigation, as follows:

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"(a) The judges of the superior courts are authorized and empowered to transfer the investigation by a grand jury from the county where the crime was committed to the grand jury in any other county in the this state when it appears that a qualified grand jury cannot be had for the purpose of such investigation in the county where the crime was committed. The grand jury box county master jury list shall be exhausted in trying to secure a qualified jury before a transfer of the investigation shall be made, unless the accused consents to a transfer." "(d) The sheriff and the clerk of the superior court of the county in which the crime was committed shall be qualified and authorized to perform the duties of such officers in the same manner as if there had been no change of venue. Any order or summons issued in connection with the investigation or trial shall be as binding as if no change of venue had been made."
SECTION 37. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 15-12-100, relating to the procedure for impaneling special grand jury, as follows:
"(b) Until 12 months after the effective date of this Act, the The chief judge of the superior court of the county shall submit the question of impaneling a special grand jury to the judges of the superior court of the county and, if a majority of the total number of the judges vote in favor of impaneling a special grand jury, the members of a special grand jury shall be drawn in the manner prescribed by Code Section 15-12-62. On and after 12 months after the effective date of this Act, the chief judge of the superior court of the county shall submit the question of impaneling a special grand jury to the judges of the superior court of the county and, if a majority of the total number of the judges vote in favor of impaneling a special grand jury, the members of a special grand jury shall be chosen in the manner prescribed by Code Section 15-12-62.1. Any special grand jury shall consist of not less than 16 nor more than 23 persons. The foreman foreperson of any special grand jury shall be selected in the manner prescribed by Code Section 15-12-67."
SECTION 38. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-120, relating to selection and summoning of trial jurors, as follows:
"15-12-120. Trial juries shall be selected as provided in Code Sections 15-12-40 and 15-12-42. At the same time and in the same manner that grand juries are drawn, the judge of the superior court shall draw names to serve as trial jurors for the trial of civil and criminal cases in the court. Such trial jurors shall be summoned in the same manner as is provided in Code Section 15-12-65 for summoning grand jurors. This Code section shall stand repealed and reserved 12 months after the effective date of this Act."
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"15-12-120.1. On and after 12 months after the effective date of this Act, trial juries shall be chosen from a county master jury list. The presiding judge shall order the clerk to choose the number of jurors necessary to conduct the business of the court. The clerk shall choose the names of persons to serve as trial jurors for the trial of civil and criminal cases in the court. Such trial jurors shall be summoned in the same manner as provided in Code Section 15-12-65.1."
SECTION 40. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-121, relating to procedure where judge fails to draw jurors, as follows:
"15-12-121. Whenever the presiding judge of the superior court fails to draw juries at any regular term of the court, the jury commissioners may draw trial jurors at the same time and in the same manner as grand jurors are drawn in such cases. This Code section shall stand repealed and reserved 12 months after the effective date of this Act."
SECTION 41. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-124, relating to tales jurors in civil actions, as follows:
"15-12-124. When from challenge or from any other cause there is not a sufficient number of persons in attendance to complete a panel of trial jurors, the judge shall draw tales jurors from the jury box of the county and shall order the sheriff to summon the jurors so drawn. When the sheriff or his or her deputy is disqualified to summon tales jurors, they may be summoned by the coroner or such other person as the judge may appoint after their names have first been drawn from the jury box by the judge as above provided. This Code section shall stand repealed and reserved 12 months after the effective date of this Act."
SECTION 42. Said title is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"15-12-124.1. On and after 12 months after the effective date of this Act, when from challenge or from any other cause there is not a sufficient number of persons in attendance to complete a panel of trial jurors, the clerk shall choose and cause to be summoned additional prospective trial jurors."
SECTION 43. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-125, relating to demand of jury panels for misdemeanor trials, as follows:

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"15-12-125. For the trial of misdemeanors in all courts, each party may demand a full panel of 12 competent and impartial jurors from which to select a jury. When one or more of the regular panel of trial jurors is absent or for any reason disqualified, the judge, at the request of counsel for either party, shall cause the panel to be filled by additional competent and impartial jurors to the number of 12 before requiring the parties or their counsel to strike a jury. From this panel, the defendant accused and the state shall each have the right to challenge three jurors peremptorily. The defendant accused and the state shall exercise their challenges as provided in Code Section 15-12-166. The remaining six jurors shall constitute the jury."
SECTION 44. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-126, relating to additional jurors in misdemeanor cases, as follows:
"15-12-126. When the regular panels of trial jurors cannot be furnished to make up panels of the correct number from which to take juries in misdemeanor cases because of the absence of any of such panels, where they, or any part of them, are engaged in the consideration of a case, the presiding judge may cause the panels to be filled by summoning such numbers of persons who are competent jurors as may be necessary to fill the panels. Such panels shall be used as the regular panels are used. The presiding judge shall draw the additional competent and impartial jurors from the jury box of the county and shall order the sheriff to summon them in the event that there are not sufficient jurors. This Code section shall stand repealed and reserved 12 months after the effective date of this Act."
SECTION 45. Said title is further amended by adding a new Code Section to read as follows:
"15-12-126.1. On and after 12 months after the effective date of this Act, when the regular panels of trial jurors cannot be furnished to make up panels of the correct number from which to take juries in misdemeanor cases because of the absence of any of such panels, where jurors, or any part of a panel, are engaged in the consideration of a case, the presiding judge may cause the panels to be filled by summoning such numbers of persons who are competent jurors as may be necessary to fill the panels. Such panels shall be used as the regular panels are used. The clerk shall choose and cause to be summoned additional prospective trial jurors."
SECTION 46. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-127, relating to separate panels to be drawn for each week, as follows:

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"15-12-127. When the court is held for longer than one week, the presiding judge shall draw separate panels of trial jurors for each week of the court. This Code section shall stand repealed and reserved 12 months after the effective date of this Act."
SECTION 47. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-128, relating to term of service as tales juror, as follows:
"15-12-128. No person shall be competent or compellable to serve as a tales juror upon the trial jury in a court for more than two weeks at any one term. However, this Code section shall not apply to any person regularly drawn for jury duty nor to jurors actually engaged in the trial of a case at the expiration of the two weeks. This Code section shall stand repealed and reserved 12 months after the effective date of this Act."
SECTION 48. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-129, relating to drawing of juries where necessary, as follows:
"15-12-129. Whenever the session of any court of record is prolonged beyond the week or period for which juries were drawn at the close of the preceding term, or where the judge anticipates that the same is about to be so prolonged, or where from any other cause the court has convened or is about to convene and there have been no juries drawn for the same, the judge, in the manner prescribed for drawing juries at the close of the regular term, shall draw such juries as may be necessary and shall cause them to be summoned. This Code section shall stand repealed and reserved 12 months after the effective date of this Act."
SECTION 49. Said title is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"15-12-129.1. On and after 12 months after the effective date of this Act, whenever the session of any court of record is prolonged beyond the week or period for which jurors were electronically selected at the close of the preceding term, or where the judge anticipates that the same is about to be so prolonged, or where from any other cause the court has convened or is about to convene and there have been no jurors chosen for the same, the clerk, in the same manner prescribed for choosing prospective jurors at the close of the regular term, shall choose the names of prospective jurors and shall cause them to be summoned."

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SECTION 50. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-130, relating to when jurors selected for service in superior court may serve other courts with concurrent jurisdiction, as follows:
"15-12-130. (a) In any county of this state where there is located any court or courts having countywide jurisdiction concurrent with the superior courts of this state to try any, all, or any type of case not within the exclusive jurisdiction of the superior courts of this state, any prospective trial juror drawn, selected, and summoned for service in the trial of civil and criminal cases in the superior court of such county shall be legally competent and qualified to serve as a prospective juror in any such other court or courts located in the county for the same period of time as he or she is competent and qualified to serve as a prospective trial juror in the superior court of the county. (b) Subsection (a) of this Code section shall be applicable only if:
(1) At the time the names of trial jurors are drawn by the judge of the superior court in accordance with Code Section 15-12-120, the judge who draws the jurors shall announce in open court the name or names of the court or courts other than the superior court wherein the jurors shall be competent and qualified to serve by virtue of this Code section; (2) The precept issued by the clerk of the superior court in accordance with Code Section 15-12-65 shows that the jurors listed thereon are qualified and competent to serve as jurors in courts other than the superior court and shows the name of such court or courts; and (3) The summons served upon or sent to each of the jurors pursuant to Code Section 15-12-65 affirmatively shows the name of all the courts wherein the juror is eligible to serve. (c) This Code section shall stand repealed and reserved 12 months after the effective date of this Act."
SECTION 51. Said title is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"15-12-130.1. (a) On and after 12 months after the effective date of this Act, in any county of this state where there is located any court or courts having county-wide jurisdiction concurrent with the superior courts of this state to try any, all, or any type of case not within the exclusive jurisdiction of the superior courts of this state, any prospective trial juror chosen and summoned for service in the trial of civil and criminal cases in the superior court of such county shall be legally competent and qualified to serve as a prospective juror in any such other court or courts located in the county for the same period of time as he or she is competent and qualified to serve as a prospective trial juror in the superior court of the county.

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(b) Subsection (a) of this Code section shall be applicable only if an order is entered by the judges of the affected courts identifying the courts in which prospective jurors may serve."
SECTION 52. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-132, relating to oath of jury on voir dire, as follows:
"15-12-132. Each panel, prior to commencing voir dire, shall take the following oath:
'You shall give true answers to all questions as may be asked by the court or its authority, including all questions asked by the parties or their attorneys, concerning your qualifications as jurors in the case of ______________ (herein state the case). So help you God.' This oath shall be administered by the trial judge or the clerk of court."
SECTION 53. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-133, relating to right to individual examination of panel, as follows:
"15-12-133. In all civil cases, the parties thereto shall have the right to an individual examination of the panel of prospective jurors from which the jury is to be selected, without interposing any challenge. In all criminal cases, both the state and the defendant accused shall have the right to an individual examination of each prospective juror from which the jury is to be selected prior to interposing a challenge. The examination shall be conducted after the administration of a preliminary oath to the panel or in criminal cases after the usual voir dire questions have been put by the court. In the examination, the counsel for either party shall have the right to inquire of the individual prospective jurors examined touching any matter or thing which would illustrate any interest of the prospective juror in the case, including any opinion as to which party ought to prevail, the relationship or acquaintance of the prospective juror with the parties or counsel therefor, any fact or circumstance indicating any inclination, leaning, or bias which the prospective juror might have respecting the subject matter of the action or the counsel or parties thereto, and the religious, social, and fraternal connections of the prospective juror."
SECTION 54. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-139, relating to oath in criminal case, as follows:
"15-12-139. In all criminal cases, the following oath shall be administered to the trial jury:
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(here state the crime or offense), and a true verdict give according to the evidence. So help you God.' The judge or clerk of the court shall administer the oath to the jurors."
SECTION 55. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-160, relating to required panel of jurors in felony trials, as follows:
"15-12-160. When any person stands indicted for a felony, the court shall have impaneled 30 jurors from which the defense and prosecution may strike jurors; provided, however, that in any case in which the state announces its intention to seek the death penalty, the court shall have impaneled 42 jurors from which the defense and state may strike jurors. If, for any reason, after striking from the panel there remain less than 12 qualified jurors to try the case, the presiding judge shall summon such numbers of persons who are competent prospective jurors as may be necessary to provide a full panel or successive panels. In making up the panel or successive panels, the presiding judge shall draw the tales jurors from the jury box of the county and shall order the sheriff to summon them. This Code section shall stand repealed and reserved 12 months after the effective date of this Act."
SECTION 56. Said title is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"15-12-160.1. On and after 12 months after the effective date of this Act, when any person stands indicted for a felony, the court shall have impaneled 30 jurors from which the defense and prosecution may strike jurors; provided, however, that in any case in which the state announces its intention to seek the death penalty, the court shall have impaneled 42 jurors from which the defense and state may strike jurors. If, for any reason, after striking from the panel there remain fewer than 12 qualified jurors to try the case, the clerk shall choose and cause to be summoned such numbers of persons who are competent prospective jurors as may be necessary to provide a full panel or successive panels. In making up the panel or successive panels, the clerk shall choose the names of prospective trial jurors in the same manner as prospective trial jurors are chosen and cause such persons to be summoned."
SECTION 57. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-161, relating to assigning panel to defendant, as follows:
"15-12-161. The clerk shall make out three lists of each panel and shall furnish one to the prosecuting counsel and one to the counsel for the defense. The clerk shall then call over the panel and it shall be immediately put upon the accused provide the prosecuting

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attorney and the accused with the names and identifying information relative to prospective jurors for the case being tried."
SECTION 58. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 15-12-164, relating to questions on voir dire, as follows:
"(b) Either the state or the defendant accused shall have the right to introduce evidence before the judge to show that a juror's answers, or any of them, are untrue. It shall be the duty of the judge to determine the truth of such answers as may be thus questioned before the court."
SECTION 59. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-165, relating to number of peremptory challenges, as follows:
"15-12-165. Every person accused of a felony may peremptorily challenge nine of the jurors impaneled to try him or her. The state shall be allowed the same number of peremptory challenges allowed to the defendant accused; provided, however, that in any case in which the state announces its intention to seek the death penalty, the defendant accused may peremptorily challenge 15 jurors and the state shall be allowed the same number of peremptory challenges."
SECTION 60. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-169, relating to the manner of selecting alternative jurors, as follows:
"15-12-169. Alternate jurors must shall be drawn from the same source and in the same manner and have the same qualifications as the jurors already sworn. They shall be subject to the same examination and challenges. The number of alternate jurors shall be determined by the court. The state and the defendant accused shall be entitled to as many peremptory challenges to alternate jurors as there are alternate jurors called. The peremptory challenges allowed to the state and to the defendant accused in such event shall be in addition to the regular number of peremptory challenges allowed in criminal cases to the defendant accused and to the state as provided by law. When two or more defendants accused are tried jointly, the number and manner of exercising peremptory challenges shall be determined as provided in Code Section 17-8-4. This Code section shall stand repealed and reserved 12 months after the effective date of this Act."
SECTION 61. Said title is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"15-12-169.1. On and after 12 months after the effective date of this Act, alternate jurors shall be chosen from the same county master jury list and in the same manner and have the

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same qualifications as the jurors already sworn. They shall be subject to the same examination and challenges. The number of alternate jurors shall be determined by the court. The state and the accused shall be entitled to as many peremptory challenges to alternate jurors as there are alternate jurors called. The peremptory challenges allowed to the state and to the accused in such event shall be in addition to the regular number of peremptory challenges allowed in criminal cases to the accused and to the state as provided by law. When two or more accused are tried jointly, the number and manner of exercising peremptory challenges shall be determined as provided in Code Section 17-8-4."
SECTION 62. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 15-16-21, relating to fees for sheriff's services, as follows:
"(a) For summoning each prospective juror, grand or trial, drawn to serve at any regular term of any city, state, or superior court or any tales juror, grand or trial juror, drawn during any term of any city, state, or superior court, the sheriff shall receive the sum of $1.00. In all counties in this state where the sheriff is paid a salary only, this Code section shall apply as far as fees to be charged, but all such fees shall be turned over to the county treasurer or fiscal officer of the county. This subsection shall stand reserved 12 months after the effective date of this Act."
SECTION 63. Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, is amended by revising paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (a) of Code Section 16-10-97, relating to intimidation or injury of grand or petit juror or court officer, as follows:
"(1) Endeavors to intimidate or impede any grand juror or petit trial juror or any officer in or of any court of this state or any court of any county or municipality of this state or any officer who may be serving at any proceeding in any such court while in the discharge of such juror's or officer's duties; (2) Injures any grand juror or petit trial juror in his or her person or property on account of any indictment or verdict assented to by him or her or on account of his or her being or having been such juror; or"
SECTION 64. Said title is further amended by revising division (9)(A)(xxxiv) of Code Section 16-14-3, relating to definitions for RICO, as follows:
"(xxxiv) Code Section 16-10-97, relating to intimidation of grand or petit trial juror or court officer;"
SECTION 65. Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections, is amended by revising paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of Code Section 21-2-211, relating to list of registered electors, as follows:

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"(2) The Secretary of State is authorized to procure and provide all of the necessary equipment to permit the county boards of registrars and the Council of Superior Court Clerks of Georgia to access and utilize the official list of electors maintained by the Secretary of State pursuant to this Code section, provided that funds are specifically appropriated by the General Assembly for that purpose."
SECTION 66. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 21-2-225, relating to confidentiality of original registration applications, as follows:
"21-2-225. (a) Neither the original applications for voter registration nor any copies thereof shall be open for public inspection except upon order of a court of competent jurisdiction. (b) Except as provided in Code Section 21-2-225.1, all data collected and maintained on electors whose names appear on the list of electors maintained by the Secretary of State pursuant to this article shall be available for public inspection with the exception of bank statements submitted pursuant to subsection (c) of Code Section 21-2-220 and subsection (c) of Code Section 21-2-417, the month and day of birth, the social security numbers, and driver's license numbers of the electors, and the locations at which the electors applied to register to vote, which shall remain confidential and shall be used only for voter registration purposes; provided, however, that any and all information relating to the dates of birth, social security numbers, and driver's license numbers of electors may be made available to other agencies of this state, agencies of other states and territories of the United States, and to agencies of the federal government if the agency is authorized to maintain such information and the information is used only to identify the elector on the receiving agency's data base and is not disseminated further and remains confidential. Information regarding an elector's year of birth shall be available for public inspection. All information relating to dates of birth and driver's license numbers of electors shall be made available to the Council of Superior Court Clerks of Georgia and any vendor selected by the council for use in compiling statewide master jury lists and county master jury lists. The council shall be authorized to provide such data to county boards of jury commissioners for use in compiling and maintaining county master jury lists as provided in Chapter 12 of Title 15. (c) It shall be the duty of the Secretary of State to furnish copies of such data as may be collected and maintained on electors whose names appear on the list of electors maintained by the Secretary of State pursuant to this article, within the limitations provided in this article, on electronic media or computer run list or both. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the Secretary of State shall establish the cost to be charged for such data but shall not charge the Council of Superior Court Clerks of Georgia for such data. The Secretary of State may contract with private vendors to make such data available in accordance with this subsection. Such data may shall not be used by any person for commercial purposes. The Secretary of State shall provide such data to the Council of Superior Court Clerks of Georgia in the electronic media format required by the council."

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SECTION 67. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 21-2-231, relating to monthly transmittal of information to the Secretary of State and removal of persons from the list of electors, as follows:
"(a) Unless otherwise notified by the Secretary of State, the clerk of the superior court of each county Georgia Crime Information Center shall, on or before the tenth day of each month, prepare and transmit to the Secretary of State, in a format as prescribed by the Secretary of State, a complete list of all persons, including addresses, ages, and other identifying dates of birth, social security numbers, and other information as prescribed by the Secretary of State, who were convicted of a felony involving moral turpitude in this state since during the preceding calendar month in that county reporting period. The Secretary of State may, by agreement with the commissioner of the Department of Corrections corrections, obtain criminal information relating to the conviction, sentencing, and completion of sentencing requirements of felonies involving moral turpitude. Additionally, the Secretary of State shall be authorized to obtain such criminal information relating to Georgia electors convicted of felonies involving moral turpitude, if possible, from other states a felony in another state, if such information is available. (a.1) The clerk of the superior court of each county shall, on or before the tenth day of each month, prepare and transmit to the Secretary of State, in a format as prescribed by the Secretary of State, a complete list of all persons, including addresses, ages, and other identifying information as prescribed by the Secretary of State, who identify themselves as not being citizens of the United States during their qualification to serve as a juror during the preceding calendar month in that county. (b) The judge of the probate court of each county shall, on or before the tenth day of each month, prepare and transmit to the Secretary of State, in a format as prescribed by the Secretary of State, a complete list of all persons, including addresses, ages, and other identifying information as prescribed by the Secretary of State, who were declared mentally incompetent during the preceding calendar month in the county and whose voting rights were removed. (c) Upon receipt of the lists described in subsections (a), (a.1), and (b) of this Code section and the lists of persons convicted of felonies in federal courts received pursuant to 42 U.S.C. Section 1973gg-6(g), the Secretary of State shall transmit the names of such persons whose names appear on the list of electors to the appropriate county board of registrars who shall remove all such names from the list of electors and shall mail a notice of such action and the reason therefor to the last known address of such persons by first-class mail. (d) Unless otherwise notified by the Secretary of State, the local registrar of vital statistics of each county shall, on or before the tenth day of each month, prepare and transmit to the Secretary of State, in a format as prescribed by the Secretary of State, a complete list of all persons, including addresses, ages, and other identifying information as prescribed by the Secretary of State, who died during the preceding calendar month in the county. The Secretary of State may, by agreement with the commissioner of

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community health, obtain such information from the state registrar of vital statistics. Additionally, the Secretary of State is authorized to obtain such lists of deceased Georgia electors, if possible, from other states. (e) Upon receipt of the lists described in subsection (d) of this Code section, the Secretary of State or his or her designated agent shall remove all such names of deceased persons from the list of electors and shall notify the registrar in the county where the deceased person was domiciled at the time of his or her death. (f) County registrars shall initiate appropriate action regarding the right of an elector to remain on the list of qualified registered voters within 60 days after receipt of the information described in this Code section. Failure to take such action may subject the registrars or the county governing authority for whom the registrars are acting to a fine by the State Election Board. (g) The Secretary of State shall provide to the Council of Superior Court Clerks of Georgia not later than the last day of each month all information enumerated in subsections (a) through (d) of this Code section and Code Section 21-2-232 and a list of voters who have failed to vote and inactive voters, as identified pursuant to Code Sections 21-2-234 and 21-2-235. Such data shall only be used by the council, the council's vendors, and county boards of jury commissioners for maintenance of statewide master jury lists and county master jury lists. Such data shall be provided to the council or its vendors in the electronic format required by the council for such purposes."
SECTION 68. Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, is amended by revising paragraph (7) of subsection (f) of Code Section 40-5-2, relating to keeping and furnishing of information on licensees, as follows:
"(7) The lists required to be made available to boards of jury commissioners, the Council of Superior Court Clerks of Georgia, and the Administrative Office of the Courts pursuant to Code Section 15-12-40 or 15-12-40.1 regarding county residents who are the holders of drivers' licenses or personal identification cards issued pursuant to this chapter. Such lists shall identify each such person by name, address, date of birth, and gender, and, whenever racial and ethnic information is collected by the department for purposes of voter registration pursuant to Code Section 21-2-221, the department shall also provide such information. The department shall also provide the address, effective date, document issue date, and document expiration date and shall indicate whether the document is a driver's license or a personal identification card. Such information shall be provided to the Council of Superior Court Clerks of Georgia and the Administrative Office of the Courts upon request in the electronic format required by the council for such purposes and without any charge for such data."

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SECTION 69. Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public officers and employees, is amended by revising subsection (i) of Code Section 45-11-4, relating to unprofessional conduct, as follows:
"(i) If a true bill is returned by the grand jury, the indictment shall, as in other cases, be published in open court and shall be placed on the superior court criminal docket of cases to be tried by a petit trial jury."
SECTION 70. Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, is amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 50-18-72, relating to when public disclosure of certain records is not required and the disclosure of exempting legal authority, by adding a new paragraph to read as follows:
"(4.2) Jury list data, including, but not limited to, persons' names, dates of birth, addresses, ages, race, gender, telephone numbers, social security numbers, and when it is available, the person's ethnicity, and other confidential identifying information that is collected and used by the Council of Superior Court Clerks of Georgia for creating, compiling, and maintaining state-wide master jury lists and county master jury lists for the purpose of establishing and maintaining county jury source lists pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 12 of Title 15; provided, however, that when ordered by the judge of a court having jurisdiction over a case in which a challenge to the array of the grand or trial jury has been filed, the Council of Superior Court Clerks of Georgia or the clerk of the county board of jury commissioners of any county shall provide data within the time limit established by the court for the limited purpose of such challenge. Neither the Council of Superior Court Clerks of Georgia nor the clerk of a county board of jury commissioners shall be liable for any use or misuse of such data;"
SECTION 71. This Act shall become effective only if funds are specifically appropriated for purposes of this Act in an appropriations Act making specific reference to this Act and shall become effective when funds so appropriated become available for expenditure.
SECTION 72. 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:

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Y Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns
Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Y Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip
Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell
Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J
Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal E Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders E Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

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.

Representatives Byrd of the 20th and Meadows of the 5th 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.

House of Representatives 401 Paul D. Coverdell Legislative Office Building
Atlanta, Georgia 30334

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Dear Mr. Clerk,
Article III, Section V, Paragraph III, of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, provides in part that "No bill shall pass which refers to more than one subject matter." Further, Article I, Section II, Paragraph V, provides that "Legislative acts in violation of this Constitution or the Constitution of the United States are void, and the judiciary shall so declare them." This version of HB 415 unconstitutionally refers to more than one subject matter. As such, I was unable to vote in favor of it.
Respectfully,
/s/ Bobby Franklin
HB 413. By Representatives Golick of the 34th, Rogers of the 26th, Hembree of the 67th, Maxwell of the 17th and Meadows of the 5th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the regulation of surplus line insurance, so as to revise the surplus line insurance law in Georgia; to provide for definitions; to change provisions of the authorization of procurement of surplus line insurance; to change certain provisions related to the duties of the broker prior to placing insurance; to revise licensing provisions for resident and nonresident surplus line producers; to change applicability provisions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the regulation of surplus line insurance, so as to revise the surplus line insurance law in Georgia; to provide for definitions; to change provisions of the authorization of procurement of surplus line insurance; to change certain provisions related to the duties of the broker prior to placing insurance; to change certain provisions related to payment of the broker of privilege tax; to provide for legislative intent; to provide that the Governor under advisement of the Commissioner shall weigh and select such cooperative agreement, compact, or reciprocal agreement that best meets all the financial needs of the state for the purpose of collecting and disbursing to reciprocal states premium taxes; to provide for penalties for failure to file certain affidavits or remit certain taxes; to revise licensing provisions for resident and nonresident surplus line

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producers; to change applicability provisions; to provide for related matters; 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 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to surplus line insurance, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"33-5-20.1. As used in this article, the term:
(1) 'Exempt commercial purchaser' means any person purchasing commercial insurance that, at the time of placement, meets the following requirements:
(A) The person employs or retains a qualified risk manager to negotiate insurance coverage; (B) The person has paid aggregate nation-wide commercial property and casualty insurance premiums in excess of $100,000.00 in the immediately preceding 12 months; and
(C)(i) The person meets at least one of the following criteria: (I) The person possesses a net worth in excess of $20 million as such amount is adjusted pursuant to division (ii) of this subparagraph; or (II) The person generates annual revenues in excess of $50 million as such amount is adjusted pursuant to division (ii) of this subparagraph; or (III) The person employs more than 500 full-time or full-time equivalent employees per individual insured or is a member of an affiliated group employing more than 1,000 employees in the aggregate; (IV) The person is a not for profit organization or public entity generating annual budgeted expenditures of at least $30 million as such amount is adjusted pursuant to division (ii) of this subparagraph; or (V) The person is a municipality with a population in excess of 50,000.
(ii) Effective on January 1, 2016, and every five years on January 1 thereafter, the amounts in subdivisions (I), (II), and (IV) of division (i) of this subparagraph shall be adjusted to reflect the percentage change for such five-year period in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the United States Department of Labor. (2) 'Home state' means: (A) The state in which an insured maintains its principal place of business or, in the case of an individual, the individual's principal residence; or (B) If 100 percent of the insured risk is located outside the state referred to in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, the state to which the greatest percentage of the insured's taxable premium for that insurance contract is allocated. If more than one insured from an affiliated group are named insureds on a single nonadmitted insurance contract, the term 'home state' means the home state, as determined according to subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, of the member of the

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affiliated group that has the largest percentage of premium attributed to it under such insurance contract. (3) 'Nonadmitted insurance' means any property and casualty insurance permitted in a state to be placed directly or through a surplus line broker with a nonadmitted insurer eligible to accept such insurance. (4) 'Principal place of business' means the state where the insured maintains its headquarters and where the insured's high-level officers direct, control, and coordinate the business's activities. (5) 'Principal residence' means the state where the individual resides for the greatest number of days during a calendar year. (6) 'Qualified risk manager' means, with respect to a policyholder of commercial insurance, a person who meets all of the following requirements:
(A) The person is an employee of, or third-party consultant retained by, the commercial policyholder; (B) The person provides skilled services in purchase of insurance and in loss prevention, loss reduction, or risk and insurance coverage analysis; (C) The person has a bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university in risk management, business administration, finance, economics, or any other field determined by a state insurance commissioner or other state regulatory official or entity to demonstrate minimum competence in risk management and:
(i) Has three years of experience in risk financing, claims administration, loss prevention, risk and insurance analysis, or purchasing commercial lines of insurance; (ii) Has a designation as a chartered property and casualty underwriter issued by the American Institute for CPCU/Insurance Institute of America; (iii) Has a designation as an associate in risk management issued by the American Institute for CPCU/Insurance Institute of America; (iv) Has a designation as certified risk manager issued by the National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research; (v) Has a designation as a RIMS Fellow issued by the Global Risk Management Institute; or (vi) Has any other designation, certification, or license determined by the Commissioner to demonstrate minimum competency in risk management; and (D) The person has: (i) At least seven years of experience in risk financing, claims administration, loss prevention, risk and insurance coverage analysis, or purchasing commercial lines of insurance; (ii) Any one of the designations specified in subparagraph (C) of this paragraph; (iii) At least ten years of experience in risk financing, claims administration, loss prevention, risk and insurance coverage analysis, or purchasing commercial lines of insurance; or (iv) A graduate degree from an accredited college or university in risk management, business administration, finance, economics, or any other field

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determined by a state insurance commissioner or other state regulatory official or entity to demonstrate minimum competence in risk management. (7) 'Surplus line insurance' means any property and casualty insurance permitted in a state to be placed through a surplus line broker with a nonadmitted insurer eligible to accept such insurance. (8) 'Surplus line broker' or 'broker' means an individual who is licensed in this state to sell, solicit, or negotiate insurance on properties, risks, or exposures located or to be performed in this state with nonadmitted insurers."
SECTION 2. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 33-5-21, relating to conditions of authorization of procurement of surplus line insurance, as follows:
"33-5-21. (a) Surplus line insurance may be procured from unauthorized insurers subject to the following conditions:
(1) The insurance must be procured through a licensed surplus line broker; (2) The insurance may only be procured from insurers which meet the financial condition requirements of Code Section 33-5-25; (3) The insured or the insured's agent has made an effort to procure the desired insurance coverage or benefits from authorized insurers, but such effort has been unsuccessful in obtaining insurance coverage or benefits which are satisfactory to the insured except as provided under subsection (b) of this Code section; and (4) The insurance shall not be procured under this chapter for personal passenger motor vehicle coverage or residential dwelling property coverage unless such insurance cannot be obtained from an authorized insurer. (b) The broker shall not be required to make a due diligence search to determine whether the full amount or type of insurance can be obtained from authorized insurers when the surplus line broker is seeking to procure or place nonadmitted insurance for an exempt commercial purchaser, provided: (1) The broker procuring or placing the surplus line insurance has disclosed to the exempt commercial purchaser that such insurance may be available from the admitted market that may provide greater protection with more regulatory oversight; and (2) The exempt commercial purchaser has subsequently requested in writing for the broker to procure or place such insurance from a nonadmitted insurer."
SECTION 3. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 33-5-25, relating to the broker requirements prior to the placement of insurance, as follows:
"33-5-25. (a) The broker shall ascertain the financial condition of the unauthorized insurer before placing insurance with the unauthorized insurer and shall not place surplus line insurance with any insurer who does not meet, according to current available reliable financial information, the requirements provided in subsection (b) of this Code section.

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(b)(1) The broker shall so insure only: (A) With an insurance company licensed and domiciled in a state or United States territory which at all times maintains capital and surplus amounting to at least $3 million domiciled in a United States jurisdiction that is authorized to write the type of insurance in its domiciliary jurisdiction and has a capital and surplus or its equivalent under the laws of its domiciliary jurisdiction which equals the greater of: (i) The minimum capital and surplus requirements of this title; or (ii) Fifteen million dollars; The requirements of this subparagraph may be satisfied by an insurer that possesses less than the minimum capital and surplus upon an affirmative finding of acceptability by the Commissioner. The finding shall be based upon such factors as quality of management, capital and surplus of any parent company, company underwriting profit and investment income trends, market availability, and company record and reputation within the industry. In no event shall the Commissioner make an affirmative finding of acceptability when the unauthorized insurer's capital and surplus is less than $4,500,000.00; (B) With any group of foreign individual underwriters licensed and domiciled in a state or United States territory if such group maintains a trust or security fund of at least $10 million as security to the full amount thereof for all policyholders and creditors in the United States of each member of the group. If the group includes incorporated and unincorporated underwriters, the incorporated members shall not be engaged in any business other than underwriting as a member of the group and shall be subject to the level of solvency regulation and control by the group's domiciliary regulatory as are the unincorporated members; or (C) With any an alien insurer or group of alien underwriters domiciled outside of the United States, including, but not limited to, any Lloyd's group, that is on an approved list maintained by the Commissioner that is listed in the Quarterly Listing of Alien Insurers maintained by the International Insurers Department of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.
(2) An insurer or group of foreign individual underwriters described in subparagraph (A) or (B) of paragraph (1) of this subsection shall annually furnish to the broker a copy of its current annual financial statement and, in the case of a group of foreign individual underwriters, evidence of compliance with required trust or security fund deposits. (c) For any violation of this Code section, a broker's license may be suspended or revoked as provided in Code Section 33-5-23."
SECTION 4. Said article is further amended by revising subsection Code Section 33-5-31, relating to payment by a broker of tax for the privilege of doing business, as follows:
"33-5-31. (a) The surplus line broker shall remit to the Commissioner, on or before the fifteenth day of April, July, October, and January, at the time his or her quarterly affidavit is

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submitted, as a tax imposed for the privilege of doing business as a surplus line broker in this state, a tax of 4 percent on all premiums paid to the surplus line broker during the preceding quarter, less return premiums and exclusive of sums collected to cover state or federal taxes, on surplus line insurance subject to tax transacted by him or her during the preceding quarter as shown by his or her affidavit filed with the Commissioner. (b) If a surplus line policy covers risks or exposures only partially in this state, the tax so payable shall be computed on the proportion of the premium which is properly allocable to the risks or exposures located in located or to be performed both in and out of this state, the sum payable shall be computed based on an amount equal to 4 percent of that portion of the gross premiums allocated to this state plus an amount equal to the portion of premiums allocated to other states or territories on the basis of the tax rates and fees applicable to properties, risks, or exposures located or to be performed outside this state."
SECTION 5. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 33-5-32, relating to the penalty for failure to file a quarterly affidavit or remit the tax as prescribed, as follows:
"33-5-32. If any surplus line broker fails to file his or her quarterly affidavit or fails to remit the tax as provided by law within 30 days after the tax is due, he or she shall be liable for a penalty of either $25.00 for each day of delinquency commencing after the expiration of the 30 day period or an amount equal to 100 percent of the tax, whichever is less, except that for good cause shown, the Commissioner may grant a reasonable extension of time within which the affidavit may be filed and the tax may be paid. The tax may be recovered by distraint and the penalty and tax may be recovered by an action instituted by the Commissioner in any court of competent jurisdiction. The Commissioner shall pay to the Office of the State Treasurer any penalty so collected."
SECTION 6. Said article is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 33-5-33, relating to the filing of a report by persons procuring insurance with unauthorized insurers, as follows:
"(a) Every insured who in this state procures or causes to be procured or continues or renews insurance with an unauthorized insurer upon a subject of insurance resident, located, or to be performed both within and outside this state, other than insurance procured through a surplus line broker pursuant to this article or exempted from this article under Code Section 33-5-35, shall within 30 days after the date such insurance was so procured, continued, or renewed file a report of the same with the Commissioner in writing and upon forms designated by the Commissioner and furnished to such an insured upon request. The report shall state the name and address of the insured or insureds, name and address of the insurer, the subject of the insurance, a general

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description of the coverage, the amount of premium currently paid thereon, and such additional information as reasonably requested by the Commissioner."
SECTION 7. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 33-5-35, relating to applicability of the article, as follows:
"33-5-35. This article controlling the placing of insurance with unauthorized insurers shall not apply to reinsurance or to the following insurances when so placed by licensed agents or brokers of this state:
(1) Insurance on subjects located, resident, or to be performed wholly outside of this state or on vehicles or aircraft owned and principally garaged outside this state; (2) Insurance on property or operation of railroads engaged in interstate commerce; or (3)(2) Insurance of aircraft owned or operated by manufacturers of aircraft or operated in scheduled interstate flight, or cargo of the aircraft, or against liability, other than workers' compensation and employer's liability, arising out of the ownership, maintenance, or use of the aircraft."
SECTION 8. Said article is further amended by designating Code Sections 33-5-20 through 33-5-35 as Part 1 of said article and by adding a new part to read as follows:
"Part 2
33-5-40. The General Assembly finds the federal Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2010, which was incorporated into the federal Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, P.L. 111-203, provides that only an insured's home state may require premium tax payment for nonadmitted insurance and authorizes states to enter into a compact or otherwise establish procedures to allocate among the states the nonadmitted insurance premium taxes. The General Assembly further finds that as the states are still in flux as to which proposed plan is best for them to enter, or if any agreement should be entered into by the state, the Commissioner of Insurance is in a unique position to weigh these options and to determine what is in the best interest of the state financially. Therefore, the General Assembly acknowledges that some flexibility is necessary to determine that the best financial interests of the state are met.
33-5-41. The Governor, on behalf of the state, advised by and in consultation with the Commissioner of Insurance, is authorized to enter into a cooperative agreement, compact, or reciprocal agreement with another state or states for the purpose of the collection of insurance premium taxes imposed by Code Section 33-5-31. In the event

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the Governor enters into a cooperative agreement, compact, or reciprocal agreement with another state or states as authorized under this part, notice of such action shall be communicated to the chairperson of the House Committee on Insurance and the chairperson of the Senate Insurance and Labor Committee.

33-5-42. The cooperative agreement, compact, or reciprocal agreement for the purpose of the collection of insurance premiums imposed by Code Section 33-5-31 shall substantially follow the form of the model Surplus Lines Insurance Multi-State Compliance Compact, also known as SLIMPACT-lite, created by the National Conference of Insurance Legislators or the model Nonadmitted Insurance Multi-State Agreement, also known as NIMA, created by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, as such documents exist on July 1, 2011.

33-5-43. The Governor with the consultation and advice of the Commissioner shall select the agreement, if any, that provides the best financial advantage to the state."

SECTION 9. 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 Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier

Y Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt
Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J E Jones, S

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal E Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K E Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley

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Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper
Crawford

Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece
Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders E Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

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.

House of Representatives 401 Paul D. Coverdell Legislative Office Building
Atlanta, Georgia 30334

March 16, ad 2011

Dear Mr. Clerk,

Article III, Section I, Paragraph I, of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, provides that "The legislative power of the state shall be vested in a General Assembly which shall consist of a Senate and a House of Representatives." Further, Article I, Section II, Paragraph V, provides that "Legislative acts in violation of this Constitution or the Constitution of the United States are void, and the judiciary shall so declare them." This version of HB 413 unconstitutionally delegates that legislative power to the executive branch. As such, I was unable to vote in favor of it.

Respectfully,

/s/ Bobby Franklin

HB 149. By Representatives Bearden of the 68th, Powell of the 171st, Willard of the 49th, Cheokas of the 134th and Weldon of the 3rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 10 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to magistrates, so as to

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provide for the termination of magistrates under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 2 of Chapter 10 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to magistrates, so as to change provisions relating to magistrates under certain circumstances; 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. Article 2 of Chapter 10 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to magistrates, is amended by revising Code Section 15-10-20, relating to the number and selection of magistrates, as follows:
"15-10-20. (a) Each magistrate court shall have a chief magistrate and may have one or more other magistrates. Such magistrates shall be the judges of the magistrate court and shall be known as magistrates of the county. Unless otherwise provided by local law, the number of magistrates in each county shall be fixed from time to time by majority vote of the judges of the superior court of the county, but no magistrate shall be removed from office during a term of office except for cause as provided by Code Sections 1510-24 and 15-10-25. The number of magistrates authorized for the county shall be one magistrate until increased by the judges of superior court or by local law; but this subsection shall not operate to remove a magistrate from office during his term of office. (b) The term of office of any magistrate taking office prior to January 1, 1985, shall expire on December 31, 1984, except that this subsection shall not operate to shorten any term of office in violation of Article VI, Section X, Paragraph II of the Constitution. The term of office of any magistrate taking office on or after January 1, 1985, shall be for four years beginning on the first day of an odd-numbered year, except that in selecting magistrates to fill newly created positions or if otherwise necessary, a magistrate may be selected for a term of less than four years to expire on the last day of an even-numbered year.
(c)(1) Unless otherwise provided by local law, all magistrates, other than the officers becoming magistrates pursuant to Code Section 15-10-120, who are selected to take office prior to January 1, 1985, shall be selected as provided in this subsection. The judges of the superior court of the county shall by majority vote appoint as chief

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magistrate either an officer becoming a magistrate pursuant to Code Section 15-10120 or some other person meeting the qualifications specified in subsection (a) of Code Section 15-10-22. Any other magistrates, other than the officers becoming magistrates pursuant to Code Section 15-10-120, shall be appointed by the chief magistrate with the consent of the judges of superior court.
(2)(A) If the chief magistrate so selected is an officer becoming a magistrate pursuant to Code Section 15-10-120, then his or her term as chief magistrate will be as provided by this paragraph. (B) If the term which he was serving on June 30, 1983, will expire on the last day of 1984 or 1986, then his term as chief magistrate will likewise expire on the last day of 1984 or 1986. (C) If the term which he or she was serving on June 30, 1983, will expire other than on the last day of 1984 or 1986, then his or her term as chief magistrate shall expire on December 31, 1984, even though he or she is granted a longer term as magistrate by Article VI, Section X, Paragraph II of the Constitution; but his or her term as magistrate shall not be shortened in violation of said Paragraph of the Constitution. In any case covered by this subparagraph, the person whose term as chief magistrate expires December 31, 1984, but who is granted by the Constitution a longer term as magistrate shall be eligible to succeed himself or herself for a four-year term as chief magistrate beginning January 1, 1985, if he or she resigns his or her current term as magistrate prior to beginning such four-year term as chief magistrate. (d)(1) Unless otherwise provided by local law, all magistrates taking office on or after January 1, 1985, shall be selected as provided in this subsection. The chief magistrate shall be elected by the voters of the county at the general election next preceding the expiration of the term of the incumbent chief magistrate, in a partisan election in the same manner as county officers are elected, for a term beginning on the first day of January following his or her election. His or her successors shall likewise be elected quadrennially thereafter for terms beginning on the first day of January following their election. (2) Magistrates other than the chief magistrate shall be appointed by the chief magistrate with the consent of the judges of the superior court. The term of a magistrate so appointed shall run concurrently with the term of the chief magistrate by whom he was appointed Upon the expiration of the term of office of a magistrate who is serving on July 1, 2011, and who was appointed pursuant to this paragraph, such magistrate shall no longer have a set term and shall serve at the pleasure of the chief magistrate. (e) Unless otherwise provided by local law, a vacancy in the office of chief magistrate shall be filled by an appointment by majority vote of the judges of superior court for the remainder of the unexpired term; and a vacancy in the office of any other magistrate shall be filled by an appointment by the chief magistrate with the consent of the judges of superior court for the remainder of the unexpired term. If, however, a vacancy occurs which does not reduce the number of magistrates for the county below the number of magistrates authorized for the county, then such vacancy shall not be filled.

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(f) The General Assembly may by local law provide for the number of magistrates of a county, provide for a different method of selecting magistrates than that specified in subsections (c) and (d) of this Code section, and provide for a different method of filling vacancies than that specified in subsection (e) of this Code section. (g) The General Assembly may at any time provide by local law that the probate judge shall serve as chief magistrate or magistrate and provide for compensation of the probate judge in his or her capacity as chief magistrate or magistrate; and in such a case the chief magistrate or magistrate shall not be separately elected but shall be the probate judge. (h) Each magistrate taking office after July 1, 1985, shall before entering on the performance of his or her duties execute bond in the amount of $25,000.00 for the faithful performance of his or her duties. Each magistrate in office on July 1, 1985, shall execute such a bond not later than September 1, 1985. The amount of bond required of the magistrate or magistrates of any county may be increased by local law. Such bonds shall be subject to all provisions of Chapter 4 of Title 45 in the same manner as bonds of other county officials. The premiums due on such bonds shall be paid by the fiscal authority of the county out of county funds.
(i)(1) Any person who is holding office on January 1, 1994, as a judge of the superior courts of this state, whether within the term for which elected or appointed or otherwise, and who subsequent to such date and prior to December 31, 1996, is effectively removed from such office by federal court order shall upon such removal become a special judge of the magistrate court as provided for in this subsection. As used in this subsection, the term 'federal court order' shall mean only an order of a federal court which is entered in a civil action challenging under federal law or federal constitutional provisions (or both) the validity of the manner of selection of superior court judges in this state. A person shall be considered as effectively removed from office by such an order if the order by its terms prohibits such person's continued service as a judge of the superior courts without by the terms of the order allowing such person a meaningful opportunity to seek an appointment or election as a judge of the superior courts which would take effect within 30 days following such removal. Nothing in this subsection shall apply with respect to any removal from office resulting from criminal conduct or other malfeasance on the part of the person removed from office. (2) Any person becoming a special judge of the magistrate court pursuant to this subsection shall become a special judge of the magistrate court of the county in which such person resides. Any such special judge of the magistrate court shall serve for a term of office expiring December 31, 1996. The Governor shall issue to each such special judge of the magistrate court a commission stating the date of commencement and expiration of such term of office. (3) Any special judge of the magistrate court serving pursuant to this subsection shall have all the same powers and duties as any other judge of such magistrate court. (4) Any special judge of the magistrate court serving pursuant to this subsection shall be compensated and reimbursed for expenses in such amount or amounts as are now

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or hereafter provided by law for a judge of the superior courts, such compensation to be payable from state funds in the same manner as now or hereafter provided by law for a judge of the superior courts. (5) The provisions of this subsection shall control over any other conflicting provisions of this chapter."

SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such 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:

N Abdul-Salaam N Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson N Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden N Beasley-Teague N Bell N Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway N Brooks N Bruce N Bryant N Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey N Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar N Drenner Y Dudgeon N Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England N Epps, C Y Epps, J N Evans N Floyd N Fludd N Franklin N Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick N Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B

N Heckstall Y Hembree N Henson Y Hill N Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston N Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson N Hugley Y Jackson N Jacobs N James N Jasperse Y Jerguson N Johnson Y Jones, J E Jones, S N Jordan N Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey N Long N Lucas Y Maddox, B

N Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills N Mitchell N Morgan Y Morris N Mosby
Murphy Neal, J N Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix N Oliver Y O'Neal E Pak N Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey N Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C N Smith, E Y Smith, K E Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T N Smyre N Spencer N Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley N Thomas N Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon N Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard N Williams, A

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Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Harden, M Harrell
Y Hatchett N Hatfield N Heard

Y Maddox, G Y Manning N Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders E Scott, M N Scott, S

N Williams, E N Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 115, nays 57.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

Pursuant to HR 596, the House recognized and commended Liberty Day on March 16th, 2011.

The Speaker announced the House in recess until 1:45 o'clock, this afternoon.

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AFTERNOON SESSION
The Speaker called the House to order.
The following Resolution of the House was read and referred to the Committee on Rules:
HR 599. By Representatives Abdul-Salaam of the 74th, Brooks of the 63rd, Bryant of the 160th, Morgan of the 39th, Gordon of the 162nd and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Georgia's Artist of the Year, Mr. Gilbert Young, and inviting him and Dr. Amelia Platts Boynton to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 600. By Representatives Frazier of the 123rd, Jackson of the 142nd, Burns of the 157th, Murphy of the 120th, Howard of the 121st and others:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Alphonso Andrews; and for other purposes.
HR 601. By Representatives Abdul-Salaam of the 74th, Brooks of the 63rd, Bryant of the 160th, Morgan of the 39th, Gordon of the 162nd and others:
A RESOLUTION commending Dr. Amelia Platts Boynton Robinson on the occasion of her 100th birthday and recognizing her impact on Civil Rights in America; and for other purposes.
HR 602. By Representatives Brooks of the 63rd and Abdul-Salaam of the 74th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Youth & College Division on its 75th anniversary; and for other purposes.
HR 603. By Representatives Brockway of the 101st, Harrell of the 106th, Lindsey of the 54th and Pak of the 102nd:
A RESOLUTION commending Georgia's political bloggers for their continued role in promoting openness and transparency in government at every level and recognizing March 16, 2011, as Blogger Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

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HR 604. By Representatives Pak of the 102nd, Harrell of the 106th, Rice of the 51st, Sheldon of the 105th, Clark of the 98th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Lilburn Woman's Club; and for other purposes.
HR 605. By Representative Purcell of the 159th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Ascension in Savannah, Georgia, on the occasion of its 270th anniversary; and for other purposes.
HR 606. By Representatives Austin of the 10th, Allison of the 8th and Collins of the 27th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Caleb Morris on his second consecutive state title in wrestling; and for other purposes.
HR 607. By Representatives Mayo of the 91st and Heard of the 114th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., on the occasion of its centennial anniversary; and for other purposes.
HR 608. By Representatives Harbin of the 118th, Rogers of the 26th, Roberts of the 154th, Channell of the 116th and Abrams of the 84th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the week of October 17, 2011, as Careers in Energy Week; and for other purposes.
HR 609. By Representatives Jordan of the 77th, Scott of the 76th and Abdul-Salaam of the 74th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Daniel D. "Dink" Trotter, Sr.; 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 307. By Representative Harbin of the 118th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 11 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission, so as to provide for burn centers and burn patients as

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part of the trauma network; to revise definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 5 of Chapter 11 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission, so as to provide for burn centers and burn patients as part of the trauma network; to revise definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Article 5 of Chapter 11 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission, is amended in Code Section 31-11-100, relating to definitions, as follows:
"31-11-100. As used in this article, the term:
(1) 'Burn trauma center' means a facility that has been designated by the Department of Community Health as a burn center and that admits at least 300 patients annually with the burn specific principal diagnosis codes as published by the International Classification of Diseases. (2) 'Trauma burn patient' means a patient admitted to a burn trauma center with a burn specific principal diagnosis code as published by the International Classification of Diseases who has at least one of the following injuries or complications based on criteria developed by the American Burn Association:
(A) Partial-thickness burns over at least 10 percent of the total body surface area; (B) Burns that involve the face, hands, feet, genitalia, perineum, or major joints; (C) Third-degree burns in any age group; (D) Chemical burns; (E) An inhalation injury; (F) A burn injury and preexisting medical disorder that could complicate management, prolong recovery, or affect mortality; (G) Burns and concomitant trauma, such as fractures, in which the burn injury poses the greatest risk of morbidity or mortality; or (H) Burn injury patients who require special social, emotional, or rehabilitative intervention. (1)(3) 'Trauma center' means a facility designated by the Department of Community Health as a Level I, II, III, or IV or burn trauma center.

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(2)(4) 'Trauma patient' means a patient who is on the State Trauma Registry or the National Trauma Registry of the American College of Surgeons or who is a trauma burn patient. (3)(5) 'Trauma service codes' means the ICDA-9-CM International Classification of Diseases discharge codes designated as trauma service codes by the American College of Surgeons, Committee on Trauma. (4)(6) 'Uncompensated' means care provided by a designated trauma center, emergency medical services provider, or physician to a trauma patient as defined by the Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission who:
(A) Has no medical insurance, including federal Medicare Part B coverage; (B) Is not eligible for medical assistance coverage; (C) Has no medical coverage for trauma care through workers' compensation, automobile insurance, or any other third party, including any settlement or judgment resulting from such coverage; and (D) Has not paid for the trauma care provided by the trauma provider after documented attempts by the trauma care services provider to collect payment."

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 Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks
Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner

Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey
Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd
Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton

Y Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne N Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jordan

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal E Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K E Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas

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Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V
Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long
Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders Y Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E
Williams, R Y Williamson
Yates Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 165, nays 2.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

Representative Houston of the 170th stated that she inadvertently voted "nay" on the preceding roll call. She wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon.

HB 477. By Representatives Shaw of the 176th, Meadows of the 5th, Maxwell of the 17th, Hembree of the 67th, James of the 135th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, so as to provide for the transition from an annual renewal to a biennial renewal of licenses of agents, agencies, subagents, counselors, and adjusters; to provide for adjustment of licensing fees as necessary to accommodate biennial licensing; to provide for promulgation of rules and regulations by the Commissioner; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, so as to provide for the transition from an annual renewal to a biennial renewal of licenses of agents, agencies, subagents, counselors, and adjusters; to provide for adjustment of licensing fees as necessary to accommodate biennial licensing; to provide for promulgation of rules and regulations by the Commissioner; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1. Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, is amended by revising Code Section 33-8-1, relating to fees and taxes, as follows:
"33-8-1. The Commissioner is authorized to assess and collect in advance, and persons so assessed shall pay in advance to the Commissioner, fees and charges under this title as follows:

(1) Unless specifically provided otherwise, for each certificate of authority, original license, renewal of a certificate of authority, or renewal of a license:

(A) Agent, subagent, counselor, adjuster, or principal office of an insurance agency (new license).................................................................... $ 50.00
100.00

(B) Agent, subagent, counselor, adjuster, or principal office of an insurance agency (biennial license renewal) ...............................................

50.00 100.00

(B.1) Each branch office of an insurance agency other than the principal office (new license) .....................................................................................

10.00 20.00

(B.2) Each branch office of an insurance agency other than the principal office (biennial license renewal) ..................................................................

10.00 20.00

(C) Agent certificate of authority for subagent...........................................

5.00

(D) Automobile self-insurance.................................................................... 100.00

(E) Captive insurance company:

Original license or certificate ....................................................................... 600.00

Renewal license or certificate ...................................................................... 500.00

(F) Continuing care provider....................................................................... 75.00

(G) Duplicate certificate of authority, license, or permit............................ 25.00

(H) Farmers mutual fire insurance company:

Original license or certificate ....................................................................... 500.00

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Renewal license or certificate ...................................................................... 25.00 (I) Fraternal benefit society: Original license or certificate ....................................................................... 600.00 Renewal license or certificate ...................................................................... 500.00 (I.1) Health care corporations: Original license or certificate ....................................................................... 600.00 Renewal license or certificate ...................................................................... 500.00 (J) Health maintenance organization: Original license or certificate ....................................................................... 600.00 Renewal license or certificate ...................................................................... 500.00 (K) Insurer certificate of authority for agent............................................... 10.00 (L) Life, accident, and sickness insurance company: Original license or certificate ....................................................................... 600.00 Renewal license or certificate ...................................................................... 500.00 (M) Managing general agent: Original license or certificate ....................................................................... 600.00 Renewal license or certificate ..................................................................... 500.00 (N) Multiple employer self-insurance plan................................................. 400.00 (O) Premium finance company (full power)............................................... 500.00 (P) Premium finance company (limited power).......................................... 300.00 (Q) Reserved (R) Prepaid legal services plans ................................................................. 500.00 (S) Private review agents: Original license or certificate ...................................................................... 1,000.00 Renewal license or certificate ...................................................................... 500.00 (T) Property and casualty insurance company: Original license or certificate ....................................................................... 600.00

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Renewal license or certificate ...................................................................... (U) Nonprofit organizations (medical service or hospital service corporation): Original license or certificate ....................................................................... Renewal license or certificate ...................................................................... (V) Rating or advisory organization ........................................................... (W) Reinsurance intermediary .................................................................... (X) Surplus lines broker ..............................................................................
(Y) Third-party administrators: Original license or certificate ....................................................................... Renewal license or certificate ...................................................................... (Z) Title insurance company: Original license or certificate ....................................................................... Renewal license or certificate ...................................................................... (AA) Utilization review agent..................................................................... (BB) Each vending machine licensed under Chapter 23 of this title.......... (CC) Workers' compensation group self-insurance fund: Original license or certificate ....................................................................... Renewal license or certificate ...................................................................... (2) Bond or security deposits: (A) Not over $5,000.00 .............................................................................. (B) Not over $10,000.00 ............................................................................. (C) Not over $25,000.00 ............................................................................. (D) Not over $50,000.00 ............................................................................. (E) Over $50,000.00 but less than $100,000.00 ........................................ (F) $100,000.00 or more .............................................................................

500.00
600.00 500.00 100.00
50.00 300.00 600.00
500.00 400.00
600.00 500.00 200.00
25.00
600.00 500.00
4.00 8.00 15.00 25.00 40.00 50.00

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(3) Examination fee for agent's, subagent's, counselor's, or adjuster's license..............................................................................................................

25.00

(4) Application fee for agent's, subagent's, adjuster's, or counselor's license..............................................................................................................

15.00

(5) Status letter for agent, subagent, counselor, or adjuster........................... 10.00

(6) For the following filings:

(A) Bylaws amendments ............................................................................. 25.00

(B) Certification of annual statement.......................................................... 10.00

(C) Certification of examination report ...................................................... 10.00

(D) Certification of other documents ..........................................................

5.00

(E) Charter amendments ............................................................................. 25.00

(F) Education course provider (original filing)........................................... 100.00

(G) Education course provider (renewal filing).......................................... 50.00

(H) Education course or program................................................................ 10.00

(I) Education course instructor.................................................................... 10.00

(J) Financial statement ................................................................................ 50.00

(K) Form A.................................................................................................. 5,000.00

(L) Form A exemption ................................................................................ 1,000.00

(M) Form B ................................................................................................. 500.00

(N) Form B exemption ................................................................................ 100.00

(O) Individual risk rate or form................................................................... 10.00

(P) Insurance policy form ........................................................................... 25.00

(Q) Insurance rate filing .............................................................................. 75.00

(R) Listing of licensed agents, subagents, counselors, or adjusters............ 1,000.00

(S) Listing of insurer's certificates of authority filed for agents .................

5.00

(T) Listing of agent's certificates of authority filed for subagents..............

5.00

(U) List of licensees or permit or certificate holders other than agents, subagents, counselors, or adjusters ..............................................................

40.00

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(V) License, permit, or certificate of authority amendment ....................... 25.00

(W) Late fee for filings ............................................................................... 15.00

(X) Registration of risk retention groups .................................................... 100.00

(Y) Registration of purchasing groups........................................................ 100.00

(Z) Filing of other documents

50.00

(AA) Amendment of filings ........................................................................ 25.00

Provided, however, that the Commissioner, in his or her discretion, may exempt from such fee change of address filings done off line by agents, subagents, counselors, and adjusters.

(AA.1) Change of address filings done on line by agents, subagents, counselors, and adjusters.............................................................................. No charge

(BB) Service of process .............................................................................. 15.00

(7) For refiling of corrected documents under this Code section, provided

that fees were paid with original filing ...........................................................

No

charge"

SECTION 2. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 33-23-3, relating to agency licensing and annual renewals, as follows:
"33-23-3. (a) Each principal office and each branch office of an agency as defined in paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of Code Section 33-23-1 must obtain an agency license prior to commencement of operations and renew such license annually by filing application forms prescribed by the Commissioner, except as provided by subsection (a.1) of this Code section. (a.1) The Commissioner by rule or regulation may provide for the transition from annual renewal to biennial renewal of licenses issued under this Code section by staggering the renewal periods in 2012 and 2013. Certain licenses may be required to renew one year at one-half the biennial fee provided in Code Section 33-8-1. (b) An agency shall be subject to all penalties, fines, criminal sanctions, and other actions authorized for agents under this chapter. (c) No person shall be an owner of an agency or, if the agency is a corporation, no person shall be an officer or director of such corporation or own 10 percent or more of the corporation if such person has had his or her license under this chapter refused, revoked, or suspended."

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SECTION 3. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 33-23-18, relating to issuance of a license on a continuous basis, filing for continuation, and continuing education requirements, as follows:
"33-23-18. (a) All resident agent, limited subagent, adjuster, and counselor licenses, with the exception of temporary or probationary licenses, shall be issued on a continuous basis. (b) Such resident agent, limited subagent, adjuster, and counselor licenses may be continued upon receipt by the Commissioner of evidence of such continuing education as the Commissioner may establish by rule or regulation and payment of such fees as are provided by law. (c) Filings for continuation of the license on forms prescribed by rule or regulation must be made prior to the first December 31 following the initial issuance of the license and every December 31 thereafter, except as provided in subsection (h) of this Code section. (d) Continuing education requirements imposed by the Commissioner pursuant to this Code section shall not exceed 15 classroom hours for each licensed individual who has held a license for less than 20 years during the calendar year. For those individuals who have held a license for 20 years or more, the requirement shall be no more than ten classroom hours during the calendar year. However, the Commissioner may provide by rule or regulation for continuing education requirements on a biennial basis. (e) Any individual who has been licensed as an agent for ten consecutive years or more and who does not perform any of the functions specified in paragraph (3) of subsection (a) of Code Section 33-23-1 other than receipt of renewal or deferred commissions shall be exempt from continuing education requirements; provided, however, that if such individual wishes to again perform any of the other functions specified in said paragraph, such individual must obtain approval from the Commissioner and comply with the requirements of this chapter, including without limitation the requirements for continuing education. The Commissioner may provide, by rule or regulation, for any other exemption to or reduction in continuing education required under this Code section. (f) Every individual required to participate in a continuing education program pursuant to this Code section shall furnish or such individual's insurer shall furnish the Commissioner such information as the Commissioner deems necessary to verify compliance with the continuing education requirements. (g) The Commissioner by rule or regulation may establish the following:
(1) Staggered deadlines for the filing of forms for continuation of licenses and the corresponding required fees; and (2) Penalties and procedures for licensees who fail to comply with subsection (c) of this Code section. (h) The Commissioner by rule or regulation may provide for the transition from annual renewal to biennial renewal of licenses issued under this Code section by staggering the

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renewal periods in 2012 and 2013. Certain licenses may be required to renew one year at one-half the biennial fee provided in Code Section 33-8-1."
SECTION 4. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 33-23-37, relating to licensing of a surplus lines broker, as follows:
"(b) Any person, while licensed as a resident agent as to property, casualty, and surety insurance and who is deemed by the Commissioner to be competent and trustworthy, may be licensed as a surplus lines broker as follows:
(1) Application to the Commissioner for the license shall be on forms furnished by the Commissioner; (2) The license fee shall be in an amount as provided in Code Section 33-8-1; (3) Each license shall be issued for a term expiring on December 31 next following the date of issuance and may be renewed annually by filing an application and paying the prescribed fee in accordance with this Code section except as provided in paragraph (3.1) of this subsection; (3.1) The Commissioner by rule or regulation may provide for the transition from annual renewal to biennial renewal of licenses issued under this Code section by staggering the renewal periods in 2012 and 2013. Certain licenses may be required to renew one year at one-half the biennial fee provided in Code Section 33-8-1; (4) Prior to the issuance of the license or any renewal of the license, the applicant shall file a bond with the Commissioner or his or her successor in office, for the benefit of any person injured by the violation of the conditions provided in this paragraph. The bond shall be executed by the applicant as principal and by a corporate surety authorized to do business in this state and shall be in the penal sum of $50,000.00, conditioned that the applicant will comply with the following:
(A) Place insurance only in compliance with Code Section 33-5-25; (B) Remit promptly the taxes provided in Code Section 33-5-31; (C) Account to any person requesting him or her to obtain insurance for funds or premiums collected in connection with such insurance; and (D) Otherwise conduct business in accordance with this title. The bond shall not be terminated unless prior to such termination 30 days' written notice is filed with the Commissioner; and (5) Each applicant for a license to act as a surplus lines broker shall submit to a personal written examination to determine his or her competence, unless the applicant is licensed as a surplus lines broker in his or her home state."
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.

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

Y Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns N Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd
Fludd Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B
Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Y Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt N Horne Y Houston
Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning
Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal E Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece
Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders Y Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K E Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E
Williams, R Y Williamson
Yates Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 166, nays 2.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

Representative Howard of the 121st 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.

Representative Horne of the 71st stated that he inadvertently voted "nay" on the preceding roll call. He wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon.

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HB 197. By Representatives Sims of the 119th, Pruett of the 144th, Mitchell of the 88th, Horne of the 71st and Hembree of the 67th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 4 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for jails, so as to provide limitations on certain medical charges by hospitals for providing emergency medical care services to inmates confined in a municipal or county detention facility; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 1 of Chapter 4 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for jails, so as to provide limitations on certain medical charges by hospitals for providing emergency medical care services to inmates confined in a municipal or county detention facility; 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. Article 1 of Chapter 4 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for jails, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"42-4-15. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Detention facility' means any municipal or county jail or other facility used for the detention of persons charged with or convicted of a criminal offense or charged with or adjudicated for a delinquent act. (2) 'Emergency health care' means bona fide emergency services provided after the onset of a medical or traumatic condition manifesting itself by acute symptoms of sufficient severity such that the absence of immediate medical attention could reasonably be expected to result in placing the inmate's health in serious jeopardy, serious impairment to bodily functions, or serious dysfunction of any bodily organ or part. The term includes any form of medical, dental, optical, psychological, or other emergency treatment and the medication administered in conjunction with such treatment. (3) 'Governing authority' means the governing authority of the county or municipality in which the detention facility is located. (4) 'Inmate' means a person who is detained in a detention facility. (5) 'Sheriff' means the elected sheriff of the county.

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(b) A hospital or other health care facility licensed or established pursuant to Chapter 7 of Title 31 that provides emergency health care services to inmates and which is not a party to a contract governing such services with the governing authority or its agent on or after the effective date of this Code section shall:
(1) Charge an amount not to exceed the applicable Georgia Medicaid rate for any emergency health care service provided; (2) Provide emergency health care service in accordance with acceptable medical standards, ensuring that any reasonably apparent injuries associated with the condition are treated; and (3) Not discharge an inmate with an emergency health care condition so as to require an immediate transfer to another medical provider for the same condition unless the reasonable standard of care requires such a transfer."

SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such 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 Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner

Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd
Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton

Y Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jordan

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan
Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal E Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K E Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas

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Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane
Lindsey Y Long
Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece
Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders Y Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson
Yates Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 168, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 203. By Representatives Jackson of the 142nd, Bearden of the 68th, Frazier of the 123rd, Harden of the 28th, Abrams of the 84th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the employment and training of peace officers, so as to provide that the Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training Council shall make certain notifications when undertaking to investigate or disciple peace officers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Chapter 8 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the employment and training of peace officers, so as to provide that the Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training Council shall make certain notifications when undertaking to investigate or discipline peace officers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1. Chapter 8 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the employment and training of peace officers, is amended by revising Code Section 35-8-

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7.1, relating to the authority of the council to refuse certificate to applicant or to discipline certified peace officer or exempt peace officer, by adding two new subsections to read as follows:
"(e) Upon initiating an investigation of a peace officer for possible disciplinary action or upon disciplining a peace officer pursuant to this Code section, the council shall notify the head of the law enforcement agency that employs such peace officer of the investigation or disciplinary action. In the case of an investigation, it shall be sufficient to identify the peace officer and state that a disciplinary investigation has been opened. Notice of the initiation of an investigation shall be sent by priority mail. If the investigation is completed without any further action, notice of the termination of such investigation shall also be provided to the head of the employing agency. In the case of disciplinary action, the notice shall identify the officer and state the nature of the disciplinary action taken. The notice of disposition shall be sent only after the action of the council is deemed final. Such notice shall be sent by priority mail. (f) If the certification of a peace officer is suspended or revoked by either the executive director or council, then the council shall notify the head of the law enforcement agency that employs the peace officer; the district attorney of the judicial circuit in which such law enforcement agency is located; and the solicitor of the state court, if any, of the county in which such law enforcement agency is located. It shall be sufficient for this notice to identify the officer and state the length of time, if known, that the officer will not have powers of arrest. Such notice shall be sent by priority mail."

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 Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden
Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black

Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J

Y Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K E Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton

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Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long
Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y O'Neal E Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders Y Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson
Yates Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 173, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 265. By Representatives Neal of the 1st, Ralston of the 7th, Abrams of the 84th, Willard of the 49th, Golick of the 34th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia General Assembly, so as to create the 2011 Special Council on Criminal Justice Reform for Georgians and the Special Joint Committee on Georgia Criminal Justice Reform; to provide for related matters; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for an automatic repeal; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia General Assembly, so as to create the 2011 Special Council on Criminal Justice Reform for Georgians and the Special Joint Committee on Georgia Criminal Justice Reform; to provide for related matters; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for an automatic repeal; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the General Assembly, is amended by adding a new chapter to read as follows:
"CHAPTER 13
28-13-1. The General Assembly finds and determines that:
(1) It has been many years since there has been a systematic study of the State of Georgia's correctional system and criminal justice structure and there exists a need for such study today; (2) A study of Georgia's criminal justice and correctional system is necessary to enhance public safety, reduce victimization, hold offenders more accountable, enhance probation and parole supervision, and better manage a growing prison population through increasing public safety, improving rehabilitation, and lowering state expense; (3) Such a study and the formulation of recommendations for criminal justice structural changes can best be carried out through an established council; and (4) Enactment of council recommendations, if deemed appropriate at the 2012 session of the General Assembly, is best carried out through a deliberative and specific legislative process.
28-13-2. (a) There is created the 2011 Special Council on Criminal Justice Reform for Georgians (hereinafter 'council') which shall consist of 11 members as follows:
(1) The Governor or his or her designee; (2) One member appointed by the Governor; (3) Three members appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, one of whom shall be a member of the minority party; (4) Three members appointed by the Lieutenant Governor, one of whom shall be a member of the minority party; (5) The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Georgia or his or her designee; and (6) Two members of the judicial branch, to be appointed by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Georgia. (b) A chairperson shall be selected by a majority vote of the members of the council. A quorum of the council shall consist of seven members. Any member of the council unable to serve shall be replaced in the same manner in which the original appointment was made. (c) All departments and agencies of the state, including the Department of Corrections and State Board of Pardons and Paroles, shall, upon request of the council or the

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Governor, provide requested services, information, and technical support, notwithstanding any other law to the contrary. (d) Members of the council shall receive no compensation for their services, except that any member may be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred in the performance of their duties by the agency or department in which they serve as an official or employee. (e) The council shall conduct a thorough study of the state's current criminal justice structure and make a report of its findings and recommendations for legislation to the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and Chief Justice of the Supreme Court no later than November 1, 2011.
28-13-3. (a) There is created the Special Joint Committee on Georgia Criminal Justice Reform (hereinafter 'joint committee') which shall consist of 17 members as follows:
(1) The President Pro Tempore of the Senate and Speaker Pro Tempore of the House of Representatives; (2) The majority leader of the Senate and the majority leader of the House of Representatives; (3) The minority leader of the Senate and the minority leader of the House of Representatives; (4) The chairpersons of the Senate Judiciary Committee, the House Committee on Judiciary, and the House Committee on Judiciary, Non-civil; (5) The chairpersons of the Senate State Institutions and Property Committee and the House Committee on State Institutions and Property; (6) Three members of the Senate to be appointed by the Lieutenant Governor, one of whom shall be a member of the minority party; and (7) Three members of the House of Representatives to be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, one of whom shall be a member of the minority party. (b)(1) The chairpersons of the Senate Judiciary Committee and the House Committee on Judiciary, Non-civil shall serve as cochairpersons of the joint committee. A quorum of the joint committee shall consist of nine members. (2) During the 2012 session of the General Assembly, the chairperson of the joint committee who is a member of the House of Representatives shall cause to be introduced in the House of Representatives one or more bills or resolutions incorporating the recommendations of the council, and such legislation shall, after its introduction, be referred by the Speaker of the House of Representatives only to the joint committee and no other committee of the House of Representatives. (3) If one or more bills or resolutions referred by the joint committee are passed by the House of Representatives, the measure or measures shall then be in order for consideration by the Senate at any time fixed by the President of the Senate, and such legislation shall, after its introduction, be referred by the President of the Senate only to the joint committee and no other committee of the Senate.

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(4) The rules of the Senate and the House of Representatives for the 2012 legislative session may contain provisions necessary or appropriate to comply with the legislative process specified by this Code section.

28-13-4. This chapter shall stand repealed by operation of law on July 1, 2012."

SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representatives Neal of the 1st and Golick of the 34th offer the following amendment:

Amend the House Committee on Judiciary, Non-civil substitute to HB 265 (LC 29 4629S) by replacing lines 77 through 83 as follows:

(3) If one or more bills or resolutions referred by the joint committee are passed by the House of Representatives, the measure or measures shall then be in order for consideration by the Senate and shall be voted upon by the Senate. (4) The rules of the Senate and the House of Representatives for the 2012 legislative session shall contain provisions necessary or appropriate to comply with the legislative

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 Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner

Y Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris

E Setzler Y Shaw
Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K E Smith, L Y Smith, R

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Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd E Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V E Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd
Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton
Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long
Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders Y Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D
Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 169, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute, as amended.

Representative Smith of the 131st moved that the following Bill of the House be withdrawn from the Rules Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Rules:

HB 476. By Representatives Smith of the 131st and Meadows of the 5th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, so as to establish the Georgia Health Exchange Authority; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for definitions; to provide for a board of directors; to provide for composition, terms, and officers; to provide for powers and duties of the authority; to provide for the Georgia Health Exchange and the Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP) Exchange; to provide for automatic repeal under certain conditions; to provide for a trust fund; to provide for an advisory committee; to provide for limited liability; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for accounts and audits; to provide for related matters;

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to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The motion prevailed.

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the House was taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 389. By Representative Knight of the 126th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-2-35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to taxpayer refunds, so as to change certain provisions regarding interest; 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:

N Abdul-Salaam N Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson N Ashe N Atwood Y Austin N Baker Y Battles Y Bearden N Beasley-Teague Y Bell N Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock N Brockway N Brooks N Bruce N Bryant N Buckner Y Burns N Byrd E Carter N Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas N Clark, J N Clark, V

Y Davis N Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey N Dickson N Dobbs Y Dollar N Drenner N Dudgeon N Dukes Y Dutton N Ehrhart Y England N Epps, C Y Epps, J N Evans N Floyd N Fludd N Franklin N Frazier Y Fullerton N Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick N Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin

N Heckstall N Hembree N Henson N Hill N Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt N Horne N Houston N Howard Y Huckaby N Hudson N Hugley N Jackson N Jacobs N James N Jasperse
Jerguson N Johnson Y Jones, J N Jones, S N Jordan N Kaiser N Kendrick N Kidd Y Knight N Lane N Lindsey N Long
Lucas

N Mayo Y McBrayer N McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills N Mitchell N Morgan Y Morris N Mosby N Murphy Y Neal, J N Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix N Oliver Y O'Neal N Pak N Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake N Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey N Randall N Reece Y Rice

Y Setzler Y Shaw N Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C N Smith, E N Smith, K E Smith, L Y Smith, R N Smith, T Y Smyre N Spencer N Stephens, M Y Stephens, R N Stephenson Y Talton N Tankersley Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley N Thomas N Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon N Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard

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E Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer N Cooper N Crawford

Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett N Hatfield N Heard

Y Maddox, B N Maddox, G Y Manning N Marin N Martin Y Maxwell

Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders N Scott, M N Scott, S

N Williams, A N Williams, E N Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 82, nays 92.

The Bill, having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority, was lost.

Representative Knight of the 126th moved that the House reconsider its action in failing to give the requisite constitutional majority to HB 389.

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

N Abdul-Salaam N Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson N Ashe N Atwood Y Austin N Baker Y Battles Y Bearden N Beasley-Teague N Bell N Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock N Brockway N Brooks N Bruce N Bryant N Buckner Y Burns N Byrd E Carter N Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V E Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper N Crawford

Y Davis N Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey N Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar N Drenner N Dudgeon N Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England N Epps, C Y Epps, J N Evans N Floyd N Fludd N Franklin N Frazier N Fullerton N Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick N Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett N Hatfield N Heard

N Heckstall N Hembree N Henson N Hill N Holcomb Y Holmes N Holt Y Horne Y Houston N Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson N Hugley N Jackson Y Jacobs N James N Jasperse
Jerguson N Johnson Y Jones, J N Jones, S N Jordan N Kaiser N Kendrick N Kidd Y Knight N Lane Y Lindsey N Long
Lucas Y Maddox, B N Maddox, G Y Manning N Marin N Martin Y Maxwell

N Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills N Mitchell
Morgan Y Morris N Mosby N Murphy Y Neal, J N Neal, Y Y Nimmer N Nix N Oliver Y O'Neal N Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey N Randall N Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders N Scott, M N Scott, S

N Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C N Smith, E Y Smith, K E Smith, L Y Smith, R N Smith, T Y Smyre N Spencer N Stephens, M Y Stephens, R N Stephenson Y Talton N Tankersley Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley N Thomas N Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch
Weldon N Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard N Williams, A N Williams, E N Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

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On the motion, the ayes were 91, nays 81.

The motion prevailed.

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

N Abdul-Salaam N Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson N Ashe N Atwood Y Austin N Baker Y Battles Y Bearden N Beasley-Teague N Bell N Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway N Brooks N Bruce N Bryant N Buckner Y Burns N Byrd E Carter N Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J N Clark, V E Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer N Cooper N Crawford

Y Davis N Dawkins-Haigler N Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey N Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar N Drenner N Dudgeon N Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England N Epps, C Y Epps, J N Evans N Floyd N Fludd N Franklin N Frazier N Fullerton N Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick N Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett N Hatfield N Heard

N Heckstall N Hembree N Henson N Hill N Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt N Horne N Houston N Howard Y Huckaby N Hudson N Hugley N Jackson N Jacobs
James N Jasperse N Jerguson N Johnson Y Jones, J N Jones, S N Jordan N Kaiser N Kendrick N Kidd Y Knight N Lane N Lindsey N Long
Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning N Marin N Martin Y Maxwell

N Mayo Y McBrayer N McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills N Mitchell N Morgan Y Morris N Mosby
Murphy Y Neal, J N Neal, Y N Nimmer Y Nix N Oliver Y O'Neal N Pak N Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey N Randall N Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders N Scott, M N Scott, S

Y Setzler Y Shaw N Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C N Smith, E N Smith, K E Smith, L Y Smith, R N Smith, T
Smyre N Spencer N Stephens, M Y Stephens, R N Stephenson Y Talton N Tankersley Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley N Thomas N Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon N Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard N Williams, A N Williams, E N Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 83, nays 89.

The Bill, having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority, was lost.

The Speaker announced the House in recess until 3:15 o'clock, this afternoon.

The Speaker called the House to order.

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The following messages were received from the Senate through Mr. Ewing, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the Senate:
SB 10. By Senators Bulloch of the 11th, Rogers of the 21st, Balfour of the 9th, Stoner of the 6th, Sims of the 12th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 3-3-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the local authorization and regulation of sales of alcoholic beverages on Sunday, so as to provide that in each county or municipality in which package sales of only malt beverages and wine by retailers is lawful, the governing authority of the county or municipality, as appropriate, may authorize package sales by a retailer of malt beverages and wine on Sundays from 12:30 P.M. until 11:30 P.M., if approved by referendum; to provide procedures; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the Senate:
SB 101. By Senators Stone of the 23rd, Jackson of the 24th, Cowsert of the 46th, Davis of the 22nd, Miller of the 49th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 2 of Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to poll officers, so as to provide for the Student Teen Election Participant program; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 611. By Representative Hembree of the 67th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Alexander High School; and for other purposes.

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HR 612. By Representatives Williams of the 89th, Hanner of the 148th, Dukes of the 150th, Greene of the 149th, Jackson of the 142nd and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Glenny Donald "G.D." Burroughs II; and for other purposes.
HR 613. By Representatives Williams of the 165th, Stephens of the 164th, Dutton of the 166th, Talton of the 145th and Hugley of the 133rd:
A RESOLUTION commending Mrs. Alberta Cummings; and for other purposes.
HR 614. By Representatives Williams of the 89th, Hanner of the 148th, Dukes of the 150th, Greene of the 149th, Jackson of the 142nd and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Edna Wright Burroughs; and for other purposes.
The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:
HOUSE SUPPLEMENTAL RULES CALENDAR WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16, 2011
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 30th Legislative Day as enumerated below:
DEBATE CALENDAR Pursuant to Rule 33.3, debate shall be limited to no longer than one hour per Bill or
Resolution. Time to be allocated at the discretion of the Speaker
Open Rule None
Modified Open Rule None
Modified Structured Rule HB 262 Elections; add 1 percent judicial qualifying fee to fund the Commission;
provide (GAff-Bearden-68th) (AM# 28 1064) HB 269 Drivers' licenses; provide definitions; background checks; provisions
(Substitute) (MotV-Rice-51st) (AM# 34 0497)

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HB 274 HB 277 HB 324 HB 461 HB 462 HB 489

Solid waste management; permits; number of facilities within an area; change provisions (Substitute) (NR&E-Nix-69th) (AM# 25 1237) Hunting; baiting and hunting of deer and feral hogs; regulate; change provisions (Substitute) (GF&P-Shaw-176th) (AM# 25 1245) Developmentally disabled; revise definitions; amend various titles (H&HSNeal-1st) Health Care Compact; adopt (Ins-Jasperse-12th) (AM# 28 1078) Coin operated amusement machines; limit on number allowed at location; exception (W&M-Dollar-45th) Medicaid audits; contingency fee audits; prohibit (Substitute) (H&HSCooper-41st)

Structured Rule

HB 133 HB 240 HB 322 HB 382 HR 507

Income tax payment; de minimis overpayments and insufficiencies; provisions (W&M-Black-174th) County sales and use tax; modify infeasible projects; establish procedure (Substitute) (W&M-Knight-126th) Sales and use tax exemptions; certain jet fuel sales; continue (Substitute) (W&M-Roberts-154th) Public accommodations; municipal levies; certain additional levies; authorize (Substitute) (W&M-Lindsey-54th) Carl Hamrick Memorial Highway; City of Gray; dedicate (Substitute) (Trans-Holmes-125th)

Bills and Resolutions on this calendar may be called in any order the Speaker desires.

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Meadows of the 5th
Chairman

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 507. By Representative Holmes of the 125th:

A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Carl Hamrick and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

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Dedicating certain portions of the state highway system; and for other purposes.
PART I WHEREAS, Carlton Grady "Carl" Hamrick was highly regarded by the citizens of Jones County and by local government officials as a person of unquestioned integrity; and
WHEREAS, few people have touched as many lives as Carl Hamrick, a gentleman who attained excellence both as a human being and in service to his community; and
WHEREAS, he graduated from Jones County High School in Gray, Georgia, in 1972; and
WHEREAS, he graduated from the University of Georgia in 1976, where he was a member and officer of Phi Delta Theta; and
WHEREAS, Carl was the co-owner of Hamrick Building Supply and Company, Inc., along with his brother John Williams Hamrick, a company which opened in 1976; and
WHEREAS, he was a member of the Gray United Methodist Church and served several years on the board of trustees; and
WHEREAS, Carl had developed a true appreciation of Jones County's history which was instilled in him at an early age by his parents, Mary Ann Williams and Edward S. Hamrick, and especially by his grandmother, Mrs. Carrie Williams, a Jones County historian and the author of History of Jones County, Georgia 1807 -- 1907 Bicentennial Edition; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the members of this body show their gratitude for the unique and often unheralded contributions to the community he loved and served by dedicating a road in his memory.
PART II WHEREAS, SGT Rodney Maxwell Davis, a native of Bibb County, Georgia, and a Platoon Guide with Company B, First Battalion, Fifth Marines, First Marine Division of the United States Marine Corps, was killed in action on September 6, 1967, during a search and clear mission in the Quang Nam Province of the Republic of Vietnam; and
WHEREAS, he stood amid heavy arms and mortar fire to verbally encourage each man in his platoon, though they were entrenched and facing a numerically superior force of attacking enemy combatants; and

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WHEREAS, SGT Rodney Maxwell Davis committed the ultimate act of self-sacrifice by throwing himself upon an enemy grenade, thereby absorbing the force of the explosion and protecting his comrades from injury or death; and
WHEREAS, for his gallantry and valor, and his upholding of the highest traditions of the United States Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service, SGT Rodney Maxwell Davis was posthumously awarded the nation's highest military decoration, the Congressional Medal of Honor; and
WHEREAS, he also received the Purple Heart, the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal, the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, the Military Merit Medal, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, and the Vietnam Gallantry Cross; and
WHEREAS, it is only proper and fitting that SGT Rodney Maxwell Davis be honored as a true American hero by a permanent memorial to his contributions to our country.
PART III WHEREAS, Anne O. Mueller has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for the vital role that she has played in leadership and her deep personal commitment to the welfare of the citizens of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, she has diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of her time, talents, and energy toward the betterment of her community and state as evidenced dramatically by her superlative service with the Georgia House of Representatives, 19832002, and as a member of the board of the Department of Human Resources, 2003-2008; and
WHEREAS, she served as Dean of the Chatham County Legislative Delegation; and
WHEREAS, a 1951 graduate of the University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Science degree in zoology and a registered medical technologist, Mrs. Mueller has also served on several boards and committees, including those for the Summer Therapeutic Environment Program for Severely and Profoundly Retarded Citizens, Savannah-Chatham County Humane Society, Goodwill Industries, Cultural Affairs Commission of Savannah, Windsor Forest Educational Foundation, Bamboo Farms and Coastal Gardens, and Matthew Reardon Center; and
WHEREAS, this extraordinary leader further served her community with the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge #183, Windsor Forest Baptist Church, Savannah Area Republican Women, Chatham County Republican Committee, and Georgia Federation of Republican Women; and

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WHEREAS, honors and awards bestowed upon Anne O. Mueller include Republican of the Year, Chatham County; Service Award, Georgia Republican Party; Leadership Award, Women in Sports; Recognition Award, Foster Parents Association; Legislator of the Year, National Association of the Blind; Volunteer of the Year, Windsor Forest High School and Windsor Forest Elementary School; and Key to the City, Pooler, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, all of these things, which are just a portion of this woman's contributions and accomplishments, are evidence of Mrs. Mueller's interest in and dedication to management of water resources; mental health and issues involving developmentally disabled persons, substance abuse, homelessness, and human resources; foster care and grandparents raising grandchildren; and elementary and secondary education and extracurricular activities; and
WHEREAS, the richness of her public and professional lives in no way overshadows the joy and pleasure she has experienced in her personal life as the wife of the late Hans K. (Whitey) Mueller and as the mother of three, grandmother of nine, and great-grandmother of eight; and
WHEREAS, Anne O. Mueller's significant organizational and leadership talents, her remarkable patience and diplomacy, her keen sense of vision, and her sensitivity to the needs of the citizens of this state have earned her the respect and admiration of her colleagues and associates; and
WHEREAS, she is a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Mueller has served the citizens of this state with honor and distinction, and her vision and unyielding commitment have set the standard for public service; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized and that a bridge be dedicated in her honor.
PART IV WHEREAS, Rosa T. Beard was born in Blythe, Georgia, on November 22, 1919, the oldest child to the union of Mr. and Mrs. Gartrell (Ollie Brown) Tarver; and
WHEREAS, before settling in the Turpin Hill neighborhood of Augusta, Georgia, the family resided in Cairo, Georgia, and Thomasville, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, on June 27, 1948, she married the love of her life, Ernest Beard, and the marriage was blessed by four loving children, Rosa Ann, Kathryn Lorraine, Ernest Eric, and Cheryl Juanita; and

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WHEREAS, after graduating from Paine High School in 1938, she obtained a bachelor's degree in home economics and natural science from Paine College in 1942 and earned a master's degree in education and chemistry from Columbia University Teachers College in New York in 1951; and
WHEREAS, she was a dedicated educator for 41 years; her professional career began in 1942 at Bettis Academy and Junior College in Trenton College, South Carolina, and continued at the Charles T. Walker Elementary School, the Augustus R. Johnson Junior High School, and T.W. Josey High School, all in Augusta, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, she was committed to the academic, social, and cultural development of young people, so she started the Rosa T. Beard Debutante Club, and for nearly five decades she helped groom thousands of young women for adult society; and
WHEREAS, she diligently served at Antioch Baptist Church for some 50 years, participating in choirs, as a Sunday school teacher, missionary, and trustee; and
WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that a lasting memorial to the life well lived of this elegant and courageous woman be established.
PART V WHEREAS, Hugh Carroll Butler was born on September 1, 1934, in Ramhurst, Georgia, and passed away on December 22, 2010; and
WHEREAS, he lived in Port Wentworth, Georgia, for 48 years after moving to the area with his wife while serving in the United States Air Force; and
WHEREAS, he was a member of the city council of Port Wentworth for 20 years; and
WHEREAS, he served for many years as the chairman of the Good Samaritan Committee of Port Wentworth, which was formed to help travelers in need of assistance and to deliver baskets of food to needy families during the Christmas season; and
WHEREAS, Carroll was a member of the Lions Club for over 25 years and served as its president on several occasions; and
WHEREAS, he was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Port Wentworth for 45 years, serving as a deacon and Sunday school director; and
WHEREAS, he and his wife of nearly 55 years, Carolyn Scott Butler, were blessed with two children, four grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren; and

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WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that the life well lived of Hugh Carroll Butler, with his devotion to his family, his church, his community, and his country, be memorialized with a lasting monument.
PART VI WHEREAS, Sergeant Jerry Bagley was born on April 19, 1946, to the late Dave and Jewel Bagley in the Telmore Community in Ware County, Georgia, and attended Waresboro Elementary School and graduated from Ware County High School; and
WHEREAS, he entered the service on March 21, 1966, and was killed by a sniper in the line of fire on April 26, 1967, while proudly serving our country in Company C., 39th Infantry, 9th Infantry Division, deployed in Vietnam; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Bagley served his county with honor and distinction and received a Bronze Star with "V" for Valor, a Purple Heart, and a Combat Infantryman badge; and
WHEREAS, his two surviving brothers and their wives, Roy and Susie Bagley of Odum, Georgia, and Jimmy and Willodene Bagley of Telmore, Georgia, wish to honor the memory of their fallen brother; and
WHEREAS, the citizens of Ware County owe a deep debt of gratitude to Sergeant Bagley for his ultimate sacrifice and wish to honor him for the same; and
WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that a lasting memorial to this American hero be established.
PART VII WHEREAS, Coach Billy Henderson is an outstanding citizen of Bibb County, Georgia, and was a star athlete in four sports during his matriculation at Macon's Lanier High School for Boys, a prep All-American in both football and baseball during his junior and senior years; and
WHEREAS, Coach Henderson was known as the "Macon Meteor" after being named as a four-year letterman in both football and baseball at the University of Georgia from 1946 to 1949; and
WHEREAS, Coach Henderson served as athletic director and head football coach at A.R. Willingham High School for Boys, and he led the football team to a career record of 6442-14; and
WHEREAS, in his role as head baseball coach, Coach Henderson led his team to victory in the state championship in 1969; and

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WHEREAS, Coach Henderson also served as head baseball coach and assistant football coach at Mt. deSales Academy and as athletic director and head football coach at Clarke Central High School in Athens, Georgia, until the time of his retirement; and
WHEREAS, Coach Billy Henderson was the face and voice of Willingham High School from its inception to its closure and is to this day a positive influence and an inspiring role model to the boys who attended Willingham High School and to the former female students of Willingham's sister school, McEvoy High School for Girls; and
WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that Coach Billy Henderson be honored as an outstanding citizen of Bibb County with a permanent reminder of his leadership and example to this community.
PART VIII WHEREAS, Claude A. Bray, Jr., was born on July 14, 1931, at the home of his maternal grandparents, Otis E. and Fannie Smith, in Grantville, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, he graduated from Manchester High School in 1949 where he was president of his senior class, co-captain of the football team, and a member of the tennis team; and
WHEREAS, in 1954, he earned his law degree from the University of Georgia Law School, where he served as Chief Justice of the Honor Court, President of the Law Student Advisory Council, and President of the Law School Student Bar Association; and
WHEREAS, after graduation, Claude entered the United States Air Force with a commission as a 2nd Lieutenant and served on active duty in the office of the Judge Advocate General; and
WHEREAS, after his discharge, he established law offices in Meriwether County, in Greenville and Manchester; and
WHEREAS, he was elected to the Georgia House of Representatives in 1967 and served through 1987; he was a member of the Ways and Means Committee, vice chairman of the Judiciary Committee, and chairman of the Governmental Affairs Committee; and
WHEREAS, in 1987, Claude was appointed as a director of the State Workers' Compensation Board; and
WHEREAS, he has served in many civic organizations and as a Deacon and member of the First Baptist Church, as well as a Sunday school teacher; and
WHEREAS, he is the widower of Carolyn Ann Irwin, and they had three children, Charles Bradly Bray, Claudia Allison Bray, and Carolyn Ann Irwin Bray Linn; and

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WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that Claude A. Bray, Jr., be honored for his life of achievement and service to the people of Georgia and Meriwether County, and that a lasting reminder of his work be established.
PART IX WHEREAS, Michael J. Buras was born in Tifton, Georgia, on July 28, 1987, to John E. Buras and Joy Ann Butrica Buras and he grew up in Fitzgerald, Georgia, graduating from Fitzgerald High School in 2005; and
WHEREAS, he was very active in the DLS sports programs and an avid Purple Hurricane soccer team member for four years, having been named to the Who's Who of Georgia Soccer; and
WHEREAS, he enlisted in the Air Force in April 2006, and after completing basic military training at Lackland AFB, Texas, he graduated the Naval EOD technical training in March 2007 at Eglin AFB, Florida, and he arrived at his first, and only, duty station at Nellis AFB where he immediately began his journeyman skill-level upgrade; and
WHEREAS, SrA Buras was no stranger to Afghanistan, he deployed three times in his short career, twice to Bagram Airfield where he was assigned to the 755th Air Expeditionary Squadron, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight, Operating Location Alpha; during his second deployment in May 2009, he received the Purple Heart for injuries sustained during an improvised explosive device (IED) explosion on his armored vehicle; and
WHEREAS, he deployed on August 25, 2010, with the 755th Air Expeditionary Squadron EOD Flight, to Operating Location Bravo, Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, and he and his Air Force team cleared lines of communication; enabled freedom of maneuver; and ensured coalition and local national safety by engaging and defeating the enemy's weapon of choice, the IED; and
WHEREAS, on September 21, 2010, his team dismounted in the vicinity of Hendu Kalachen, Kandahar Province, Dand District and proceeded to prosecute two victimoperated IEDs; and
WHEREAS, unknown to his team, a device was insidiously camouflaged next to their safe area and SrA Buras was mortally wounded and his team members seriously injured when the device detonated; and
WHEREAS, SrA Buras has earned the Bronze Star with Valor device, Purple Heart with one oak leaf cluster, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal with Valor device and one oak leaf cluster, Air

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Force Combat Action Medal with Gold Star device, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with one bronze star, the ISAF NATO Medal, and the Army Combat Action Badge; and
WHEREAS, he was vivacious and tenacious, and an exceptional and experienced EOD team member, a devoted husband, father, and friend, and his greatest joy was his daughter, Maddison; he will forever be missed and is survived by his wife Emily, daughter Maddison, father John, mother Joy, and sisters Samantha and Michele; and
WHEREAS, by his heroic actions and unselfish dedication to duty in the service to his country, Senior Airman Buras has reflected great credit upon himself and the country and it is only fitting and proper that a lasting memorial be dedicated in his honor.
PART X WHEREAS, on January 24, 2002, the State of Georgia lost one of its finest and most distinguished citizens with the tragic and untimely passing of C. Lloyd Smith; and
WHEREAS, he was born in 1921 in Fannin County to Dan and Lola Smith of the Morganton and Hemp Community; and
WHEREAS, he served during World War II in the 112th Calvary, the last horse mounted unit in the army; and
WHEREAS, he was awarded two Bronze Stars and two Purple Hearts for his heroic service to his country; and
WHEREAS, in 1952, C. Lloyd Smith graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in agricultural science and went to work as a county extension agent for Towns, Gordon, Gilmer, and Baker counties until health problems forced him to retire in 1978; and
WHEREAS, in 1978, he was named the extension agent of the year by the United States Department of Agriculture; and
WHEREAS, he joined Lions Club while in Towns County and was honored as a lifetime member in 1998 at the Ellijay Lions Club; and
WHEREAS, in 1972, he was instrumental in starting the Georgia Apple Festival as a local craft fair to promote the apples of Gilmer County; and
WHEREAS, in 1991, C. Lloyd Smith was honored as Citizen of the Year by the Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce for being a walking, traveling billboard for Gilmer County and the North Georgia region; and

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WHEREAS, he took the lead in Better Hometown Georgia, an initiative to help the street landscapes on the city square and North Main Street and River Street in Ellijay; and
WHEREAS, he was an honest and dedicated public servant who strived for excellence in all his endeavors and whose primary concern was the welfare and safety of the citizens of the City of Ellijay and Gilmer County; and
WHEREAS, this exceptional individual exhibited outstanding leadership and meticulous attention to detail in all his duties throughout his lengthy career of public service as a county extension agent, followed by his years of service as mayor of Ellijay, and it is only fitting and proper that a lasting memorial to his life of service be established.
PART XI WHEREAS, Miss Ida Ware Scott, 23, of Lincolnton, Georgia, passed away on April 13, 2009; and
WHEREAS, she was born on December 2, 1985, to her loving parents, Bonnie Sue Holloway Scott and Fred Thomas Scott; and
WHEREAS, Ida was a beloved daughter and sister, a dear friend to many, and a great scholar; and
WHEREAS, she was a 2004 honor graduate of Lincoln County High School where she was a member of the Senior Homecoming Court and earned the senior superlative for Best Sense of Style and Best All-Around; and
WHEREAS, she was known for her dramatic talent and her performances possessed a depth rarely seen in someone so young; and
WHEREAS, her love of learning and her love of children with special needs inspired her to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in education with honors from Georgia Southern University in 2008; and
WHEREAS, Ida used her talents to help children with special needs reach their potential at Groveton Middle School; and
WHEREAS, she leaves behind her parents; her fianc, Justin Rickerson; her sister and brother-in-law, Audra S. and Lex Aycock; and her nieces, Ali and Lexi Aycock; and
WHEREAS, her dedication to her students, her love for her family, fianc and friends, and her infectious laugh and dry wit will be sorely missed, and it is only fitting and proper that a lasting memorial to her life be established.

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PART XII WHEREAS, Officer Kathy Cox served 30 years of her life in law enforcement and was dedicated to her job as Gordon County's Ordinance Enforcement Officer; and
WHEREAS, she was a volunteer member of the Gordon County Fire Department in Nickelsville, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, she was committed to training and continuous learning in order to better serve the citizens of Gordon County, the State of Georgia, and the United States of America; and
WHEREAS, over the years, she obtained her instructor's rating from the state and taught at the Northwest Georgia Regional Police Academy; she specialized in firearms training and was a member of the Georgia Association of Code Enforcement; and
WHEREAS, early in her career, Officer Cox was a K-9 handler for Paulding County and she and her dog, SGT Babe, conducted many searches for narcotics and cadavers; and
WHEREAS, on August 21, 2008, Officer Cox lost her life in an automobile accident while on duty serving the citizens of Gordon County; and
WHEREAS, Officer Cox served her community with great integrity and pride, and it is only proper and fitting to establish a permanent memorial to her life of service.
PART XIII WHEREAS, Harold Wiggins was born in 1932 in Coffee County, Georgia, and was killed in action on July 7, 1953, in Korea; and
WHEREAS, SGT Wiggins was a member of the 180th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Division of the United States Army; and
WHEREAS, he was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman's Badge, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation, and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal; and
WHEREAS, members of his family, including his brother, Rufus Wiggins, his sister, Evelyn Wiggins Banks, and his niece, Linda Wright, still reside in Coffee County and often share memories of their childhood spent swimming and playing in the river; and
WHEREAS, in honor of his life and dedicated service and supreme sacrifice for our nation, it is only fitting and proper that a lasting memorial be established.

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PART XIV NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the members of this body commend the selfless dedication exhibited by Carlton Grady "Carl" Hamrick as he served his community and extend to his family utmost appreciation by dedicating that portion of SR 11 from the intersection of SR 22 to the Jones/Jasper County line as the Carl Hamrick Memorial Highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this body honor the outstanding heroism and bravery of SGT Rodney Maxwell Davis and dedicate the interchange at I-75 and I-475 in south Bibb County as the SGT Rodney Maxwell Davis Memorial Interchange.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this body commend Anne O. Mueller for her efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service to the State of Georgia, extend to her their most sincere best wishes for continued health and happiness, and dedicate the bridge on SR 204 crossing the Forest River as the Anne O. Mueller Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this body celebrate the life of service of Mrs. Rosa Tarver Beard and dedicate the bridge on SR 4 over 15th Street and the railroad tracks near Wrightsboro Road in Augusta, Georgia, and Richmond County as the Rosa T. Beard Memorial Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this body honor the life of Hugh Carroll Butler by dedicating the bridge on SR 25 over the CSX railroad tracks in the city limits of Port Wentworth in Chatham County as the Hugh Carroll Butler Memorial Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this body join in recognizing and honoring Sergeant Jerry Bagley for his heroic actions and unselfish dedication to duty in the service of his country and dedicate the Satilla River Bridge on SR 158 as the Sergeant Jerry Bagley Memorial Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this body honor the outstanding accomplishments of Coach Billy Henderson and dedicate the interchange at I-75 and Sardis Church Road in south Bibb County as the Coach Billy Henderson Interchange.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this body honor the outstanding accomplishments of Claude A. Bray, Jr., and dedicate the Pigeon Creek Bridge on SR 41 as the Claude A. Bray, Jr. Bridge.
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the service of his country and dedicate the portion of SR 129S from the intersection at SR 107 to the Irwin County line as the Senior Airman Michael J. Buras Memorial Highway.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this body honor the outstanding accomplishments of C. Lloyd Smith and dedicate the portion of SR 52 in Ellijay, Georgia, in Gilmer County, from the Ellijay River Bridge to South Main Street at the Ellijay roundabout as the C. Lloyd Smith Memorial Parkway.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this body hereby joins in honoring the life and memory of Miss Ida Ware Scott, and dedicates the portion of Goshen Street from the intersection of SR 378 (North Washington Street) to the city limits of Lincolnton on Goshen Street as the Ida Ware Scott Memorial Road.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this body honor the outstanding accomplishments of Officer Kathy A. Cox and dedicate the portion of SR 136 between the I-75 bridge and the railroad tracks in Hill City as the Officer Kathy Cox Memorial Highway.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this body joins in honoring the service of SGT Harold Wiggins and dedicates the bridge on US 441 South, past Memorial Gardens, as the SGT Harold Wiggins Memorial Bridge.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Transportation is authorized and directed to erect and maintain appropriate signs dedicating the road facilities named in this resolution.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to transmit appropriate copies of this resolution to the Department of Transportation, to the family of Carl Hamrick, to the family of SGT Rodney Maxwell Davis, to Anne O. Mueller, to the family of Mrs. Rosa T. Beard, to the family of Hugh Carroll Butler, to the family of Sergeant Jerry Bagley, to Coach Billy Henderson, to Claude A. Bray, Jr., to the family of Senior Airman Michael J. Buras, to the family of C. Lloyd Smith, to the family of Ida Ware Scott, to the family of Officer Kathy Cox, and to the family of SGT Harold Wiggins.

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 Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey

Y Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall

Y Setzler Y Shaw E Sheldon

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Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman
Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar
Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan
Morris Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders Y Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K E Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer
Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson
Yates Ralston, Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, the ayes were 170, nays 1.

The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted, by substitute.

HB 462. By Representatives Dollar of the 45th, McKillip of the 115th, Pak of the 102nd, Gordon of the 162nd, Peake of the 137th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-17-15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to limitations on percent of monthly gross retail receipts derived from certain coin operated amusement machines, monthly verified reports, issuance of fine or revocation or suspension of license for violations, and submission of electronic reports, so as to provide an exception from a limitation on the allowable number of such machines at the same location; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

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

N Abdul-Salaam N Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson N Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden N Beasley-Teague N Bell N Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway N Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns
Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper
Crawford

Y Davis N Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon N Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J N Evans Y Floyd N Fludd Y Franklin Y Frazier N Fullerton Y Gardner N Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B
Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Y Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson N Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs N James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long N Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills N Mitchell Y Morgan
Morris Y Mosby N Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix N Oliver
O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake N Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece N Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers
Rynders Y Scott, M N Scott, S

Y Setzler Y Shaw E Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C N Smith, E Y Smith, K E Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R N Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas N Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon N Wilkerson Y Wilkinson N Willard N Williams, A N Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 140, nays 31.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 324. By Representatives Neal of the 1st, Collins of the 27th, Cooper of the 41st, Gardner of the 57th and Murphy of the 120th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the habilitation of the

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developmentally disabled generally, so as to revise definitions; to repeal various obsolete provisions relating to procedures for obtaining services from the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities relative to developmentally disabled persons; to provide for hearings by administrative law judges; to eliminate hearing examiners; to amend various other titles of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, so as to revise provisions for purposes of conformity; to provide for related matters; 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 Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman E Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey
Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Y Heckstall Y Hembree
Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan
Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders Y Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Setzler Y Shaw E Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K E Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

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On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 172, nays 1.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
Representative Collins of the 27th was excused on the preceding roll call. He wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon.
House of Representatives 401 Paul D. Coverdell Legislative Office Building
Atlanta, Georgia 30334
March 16, ad 2011
Dear Mr. Clerk,
Article III, Section V, Paragraph III, of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, provides in part that "No bill shall pass which refers to more than one subject matter." Further, Article I, Section II, Paragraph V, provides that "Legislative acts in violation of this Constitution or the Constitution of the United States are void, and the judiciary shall so declare them." This version of HB 324 unconstitutionally refers to more than one subject matter. As such, I was unable to vote in favor of it.
Respectfully,
/s/ Bobby Franklin
HB 262. By Representatives Bearden of the 68th, Willard of the 49th and Powell of the 171st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, so as to add an additional 1 percent qualifying fee for judicial candidates for the purpose of funding the Judicial Qualifications Commission; to provide for the establishment, collection, and remitting of such fees; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following amendment was read and adopted:
Representatives Bearden of the 68th and Lindsey of the 54th offer the following amendment:
Amend HB 262 (LC 28 5530) by inserting after "matters;" on line 5 "to provide for effective dates and automatic repeal;".

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By inserting after line 6 "PART I" and redesignating Section 1 as Section 1-1 and Section 2 as Section 3-2.
By inserting after line 134 the following:
PART II SECTION 2-1. Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, is amended by revising Code Section 21-2-131, relating to fixing and publishing of qualification fees, manner of payment, and distribution of fees paid, as follows: "21-2-131. (a) Qualification fees for party and public offices shall be fixed and published as follows: (1)(A) The governing authority of any county or municipality, not later than February 1 of any year in which a general primary, nonpartisan election, or general election is to be held, and at least 35 days prior to the special primary or election in the case of a special primary or special election, shall fix and publish a qualifying fee for each county or municipal office to be filled in the upcoming primary or election. Except as otherwise provided in subparagraph (B) of this paragraph, such fee shall be 3 percent of the total gross salary of the office paid in the preceding calendar year including all supplements authorized by law if a salaried office. (B) For the offices of clerk of the superior court, judge of the probate court, sheriff, and tax commissioner, and magistrate, the qualifying fee shall be 3 percent of the minimum salary specified in subsection (a) of Code Section 15-6-88, paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 15-9-63, subsection (a) of Code Section 15-10-23, paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 15-16-20, and paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of Code Section 48-5-183, exclusive of supplements, cost-of-living increases, and longevity increases. For the office of members of the county governing authority, the qualifying fee shall be 3 percent of the base salary established by local Act of the General Assembly or by Code Section 36-5-25 as adjusted pursuant to Code Section 36-5-24, if applicable, exclusive of compensation supplements for training provided for in Code Section 36-5-27 and cost-of-living adjustments pursuant to Code Section 36-5-28. For the offices of judge of the probate court and chief magistrate, the qualifying fee shall be 4 percent of the minimum salary specified in paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 15-963 and subsection (a) of Code Section 15-10-23, exclusive of supplements, cost-ofliving increases, and longevity increases. For the office of judge of the state court, the qualifying fee shall be 4 percent of the base salary of such office. If not a salaried office, a reasonable fee shall be set by the governing authority of such county or municipality, such fee not to exceed 3 percent of the income derived from such county office by the person holding the office for the preceding year or more than $35.00 for a municipal office;

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(2) Within the same time limitation as provided in subparagraph (A) of paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Secretary of State shall fix and publish a qualifying fee for any candidate qualifying by this method with a state political party and for any candidate qualifying with the Secretary of State for a nonpartisan election and for any candidate filing with the Secretary of State his or her notice of candidacy for a general or special election. Such fee shall be 3 percent of the annual salary of the office if a salaried office, except that the fee for members of the General Assembly shall be $400.00 and the fees for the offices of justice of the Supreme Court, judge of the Court of Appeals, and judge of superior court shall be 4 percent of the annual salary of the office. If not a salaried office, a reasonable fee shall be set by the Secretary of State, such fee not to exceed 3 percent of the income derived from such office by the person holding the office for the preceding year; (3) A reasonable qualifying fee may be set according to party rule for each political party office to be filled in a primary. Such fees shall be set and published by the county or state political party not later than February 1 of the year in which the primary is to be held for the filling of such party office. (b) Qualifying fees shall be paid as follows: (1) The qualifying fee for a candidate in a primary shall be paid to the county or state political party at the time the candidate qualifies; (2) The qualifying fee for all other candidates shall be paid to the superintendent or Secretary of State at the time the notice of candidacy is filed by the candidate. (c) Qualifying fees shall be prorated and distributed as follows: (1) Fees paid to the county political party: 50 percent to be retained by the county political party with which the candidate qualified; 50 percent to be transmitted to the superintendent of the county with the party's certified list of candidates not later than 12:00 Noon of the third day after the deadline for qualifying in the case of a general primary and by 12:00 Noon of the day following the closing of qualifications in the case of a special primary. Such fees shall be transmitted as soon as practicable by the superintendent to the governing authority of the county, to be applied toward the cost of the primary and election; (2) Fees paid to the state political party: 75 percent to be retained by the state political party; 25 percent to be transmitted to the Secretary of State with the party's certified list of candidates not later than 12:00 Noon of the third day after the deadline for qualifying in the case of a general primary and by 12:00 Noon of the day following the closing of qualifications in the case of a special primary. Such fees shall be transmitted as soon as practicable by the Secretary of State as follows: one-third to the state treasury and two-thirds divided among the governing authorities of the counties in the candidate's district in proportion to the population of each such county according to the last United States decennial census, such fees to be applied to the cost of holding the election; (3) Qualification fees paid to the superintendent of the county:

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(A) If the person qualifies as a candidate of a political body, 50 percent shall be transmitted to the state executive committee of the appropriate political body and 50 percent shall be retained by the superintendent of the county; (B) If the person qualifies directly with the election superintendent as a candidate of a political party in accordance with subsection (c) of Code Section 21-2-153, 25 percent shall be transmitted to the state executive committee of the appropriate political party and 75 percent shall be retained by the superintendent of the county; and (C) If the person qualifies as an independent or nonpartisan candidate, the superintendent of the county shall retain the entire amount of the fees except for the fees from candidates for the office of judge of state court, judge of probate court, and chief magistrate. The superintendent shall retain 75 percent of the fees from candidates for the office of judge of state court, judge of probate court, and chief magistrate and remit 25 percent of the fees to the Secretary of State. Such fees, except for the portion of the fees from candidates for the office of judge of state court, judge of probate court, and chief magistrate that is to be remitted to the Secretary of State, shall be transmitted as soon as practicable by the superintendent to the governing authority of the county, to be applied toward the cost of holding the election. The portion of the fees from candidates for the office of judge of state court, judge of probate court, and chief magistrate that is to be remitted to the Secretary of State shall be transmitted as soon as practicable to the Secretary of State; (4) Qualification fees paid to the Secretary of State shall be prorated and distributed as follows: (A) If the person qualifies as the candidate of a political body, 75 percent shall be transmitted to the appropriate political body and 25 percent shall be retained by the Secretary of State; and (B) If the person qualifies as an independent or nonpartisan candidate, the Secretary of State shall retain the entire amount of the fees. Such fees, except for 25 percent of the fees received from candidates for the offices of justice of the Supreme Court, judge of the Court of Appeals, and judge of superior court, shall be transmitted as soon as practicable by the Secretary of State as follows: one-third to the state treasury and two-thirds divided among the governing authorities of the counties in proportion to the population of each county according to the last United States decennial census, such fees to be applied to the cost of holding the election. The 25 percent of the fees received from candidates for the offices of justice of the Supreme Court, judge of the Court of Appeals, and judge of superior court and the portion of the fees from the county election superintendents from candidates for the offices of judge of state court, judge of probate court, and chief magistrate shall be transmitted by the Secretary of State to state treasury as a separate item designated as additional judicial qualifying fees. As soon as practicable after the end of each fiscal year, the Office of the State Treasurer shall report the amount of additional judicial qualifying fees received from the Secretary of State pursuant to this Code section to the Office of Planning and Budget and the Judicial Qualifications Commission. It is

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the intent of the General Assembly that, subject to appropriation, an amount equal to such proceeds received from such additional judicial qualifying fees shall be made available during the following two fiscal years to the Judicial Qualifications Commission for its operations; (5) Qualification fees paid to the superintendent of a municipality:
(A) If the person qualifies as a candidate of a political body, 50 percent shall be transmitted to the state executive committee of the appropriate political body and 50 percent shall be retained by the superintendent of the municipality; and (B) If the person qualifies as an independent or nonpartisan candidate, the superintendent of the municipality shall retain the entire amount of the fees. Such fees shall be transmitted as soon as practicable by the superintendent to the governing authority of the municipality, to be applied toward the cost of holding the election."

PART III SECTION 3-1. Part I of this Act shall become effective on July 1, 2011. Part II of this Act shall become effective on January 1, 2015. The remainder of this Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or its becoming law without such approval.

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

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

Y Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams N Allison Y Amerson N Anderson Y Ashe N Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black N Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant N Buckner

Y Davis N Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner N Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd N Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton

Y Heckstall Y Hembree
Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt
Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs N James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan

Y Mayo N McBrayer
McCall N McKillip Y Meadows
Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan
Morris N Mosby Y Murphy N Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver
O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent N Parrish Y Parsons N Peake

Y Setzler Y Shaw E Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K E Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T N Smyre N Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R N Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley N Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley N Thomas

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Y Burns N Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman E Collins Y Cooke N Coomer Y Cooper N Crawford

Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner N Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell N Hatchett N Hatfield Y Heard

Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight N Lane Y Lindsey Y Long Y Lucas N Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey N Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers N Rynders Y Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson N Welch N Weldon N Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard N Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R N Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 134, nays 36.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.

Representative Collins of the 27th was excused on the preceding roll call. He wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon.

HB 133. By Representatives Black of the 174th, Rogers of the 26th, Rynders of the 152nd, Weldon of the 3rd, Knight of the 126th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to current income tax payment, so as to provide for conditions of refunding de minimis overpayments; to provide for waiver of de minimis insufficiencies; to provide an effective date; to provide for applicability; 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 Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams N Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe N Atwood N Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes

Y Heckstall Y Hembree
Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan
Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy

Y Setzler Y Shaw E Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K E Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre

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Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black
Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman E Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans N Floyd Y Fludd Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B N Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders Y Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Spencer N Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T N Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 165, nays 7.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Representative Collins of the 27th was excused on the preceding roll call. He wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon.

The following Bill of the House, having previously been read, was again taken up for consideration:

HB 269. By Representatives Rice of the 51st, Austin of the 10th, Powell of the 29th, Harden of the 28th and Yates of the 73rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to drivers' licenses, so as to provide for definitions; to provide that a driver granted a license due to an impairment of his or her parent or guardian must be accompanied while driving; to provide a definition of immediate family; to amend Chapter 16 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Driver Services, so as to grant authority to the commissioner to conduct background checks for certain applicants; to amend Chapter 8 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to probation, so as to exempt certain transactions relating to ignition interlock devices from subject matter

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jurisdiction requirement; to repeal conflicting laws; to provide for related matters; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to drivers' licenses, so as to provide for definitions; to provide that a driver granted a license due to an impairment of his or her parent or guardian must be accompanied while driving; to provide a definition of immediate family; to add an offense which mandates a suspension of the offender's driver's license upon conviction; to change certain fees regarding reinstatement of licenses; to provide for issuance of limited driving permits in certain situations; to change the requirement that certain statements by law enforcement officers need to be sworn statements; to provide that defensive driving courses be certified and approved by the Department of Driver Services; to provide that certificates of completion from unlicensed courses shall not be recognized; to change certain provisions regarding issuance of identification cards; to change certain definitions regarding issuance of commercial drivers' licenses; to change certain requirements for issuance of an identification card for persons with disabilities; to amend Chapter 16 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Driver Services, so as to grant authority to the commissioner to conduct background checks for certain applicants; to amend Chapter 8 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to probation, so as to exempt certain transactions relating to ignition interlock devices from subject matter jurisdiction requirement; to amend Chapter 13 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to instructors in driver training and operators of driver training schools, so as to increase fees related to driving training programs; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; to provide for related matters; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to drivers' licenses, is amended by revising paragraph (9) of Code Section 40-5-1, relating to definitions, as follows:
"(9) 'DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program' means a program certified by the Department of Driver Services which consists of two components: assessment and intervention. In the case of a conviction or plea of nolo contendere to a violation of Code Section 40-6-391 or in any other instance in which a person may be referred to a DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program, the program administers the assessment component and refers such offender to the intervention component."

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SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of Code Section 40-5-22, relating to minimum ages for licensees, as follows:
"(b)(1) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a) of this Code section, any person 14 years of age or older who has a parent or guardian who is medically incapable of being licensed to operate a motor vehicle due to visual impairment may apply for and, subject to the approval of the commissioner, may be issued a restricted noncommercial Class P instruction permit for the operation of a noncommercial Class C vehicle. Any person permitted pursuant to this subsection shall be accompanied by such visually impaired parent or guardian whenever operating a motor vehicle whenever operating a motor vehicle by such physically impaired parent or guardian or by a person at least 21 years of age who is licensed as a driver for a commercial or noncommercial Class C vehicle, who is fit and capable of exercising control over the vehicle, and who is occupying a seat beside the driver. The department shall require satisfactory proof that the physically impaired parent or guardian previously held a valid driver's license in the State of Georgia, another state, or the District of Columbia before issuing an instructional permit pursuant to this paragraph."
SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of Code Section 40-5-24, relating to instruction permits and graduated licensing, as follows:
"(2) The department shall, after all applicable requirements have been met, issue to the applicant a Class D driver's license which shall entitle the applicant, while having such license in his or her immediate possession, to drive a Class C vehicle upon the public highways of this state under the following conditions:
(A) Any Class D license holder shall not drive a Class C motor vehicle on the public roads, streets, or highways of this state between the hours of 12:00 Midnight and 6:00 A.M. eastern standard time or eastern daylight time, whichever is applicable; and
(B)(i) Any Class D license holder shall not drive a Class C motor vehicle upon the public roads, streets, or highways of this state when more than three other passengers in the vehicle who are not members of the driver's immediate family are less than 21 years of age. (ii) During the six-month period immediately following issuance of such license, any Class D license holder shall not drive a Class C motor vehicle upon the public roads, streets, or highways of this state when any other passenger in the vehicle is not a member of the driver's immediate family. (iii) Notwithstanding the provisions of division (i) of this subparagraph, during the second six-month period immediately following issuance of such license, any Class D license holder shall not drive a Class C motor vehicle upon the public roads, streets, or highways of this state when more than one other passenger in the

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vehicle who is not a member of the driver's immediate family is less than 21 years of age; provided, however, that a Class D license holder shall not be charged with a violation of this paragraph alone but may be charged with violating this paragraph in addition to any other traffic offense. (C) For purposes of this paragraph, the term 'immediate family' shall include the license holder's parents and step-parents, siblings and step-siblings, children, and any other person who resides at the license holder's residence."
SECTION 4. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 40-5-54, relating to mandatory suspensions of drivers' licenses, as follows:
"(a) The department shall forthwith suspend, as provided in Code Section 40-5-63, the license of any driver upon receiving a record of such driver's conviction of the following offenses, whether charged as a violation of state law or of a local ordinance adopted pursuant to Article 14 of Chapter 6 of this title:
(1) Homicide by vehicle, as defined by Code Section 40-6-393; (2) Any felony in the commission of which a motor vehicle is used; (3) Hit and run or leaving the scene of an accident in violation of Code Section 40-6270; (4) Racing on highways and streets; (5) Using a motor vehicle in fleeing or attempting to elude an officer; (6) Fraudulent or fictitious use of or application for a license as provided in Code Section 40-5-120 or 40-5-125; or (7) Operating a motor vehicle with a revoked, canceled, or suspended registration in violation of Code Section 40-6-15; or (8) Any felony violation of Article 1 of Chapter 9 of Title 16 if such offense related to an identification document as defined in Code Section 16-9-4."
SECTION 5. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (b) and subparagraph (e)(1)(B) of Code Section 40-5-58, relating to habitual violators, as follows:
"(b) When the records of the department disclose that any person has been arrested and convicted of a violation of Chapter 6 of this title, or of a valid local ordinance adopted pursuant thereto, of an offense occurring on or after January 1, 1976, which record of arrest and conviction, when taken with and added to previous arrests and convictions of such person as contained in the files of the department, reveals that such person is a habitual violator as defined in subsection (a) of this Code section, the department shall forthwith notify such person that upon the date of notification such person has been declared by the department to be a habitual violator, and that henceforth his or her driver's license has been revoked by operation of law and that it shall be unlawful for such habitual violator to operate a motor vehicle in this state unless otherwise provided in this Code section. Notice shall be given by certified mail or statutory overnight

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delivery, with return receipt requested; or, in lieu thereof, notice may be given by personal service upon such person. In the event that at the time of determination the habitual violator had been issued a driver's license, such license shall be revoked by such notice and shall be surrendered to the department within ten days of notification of such determination. For the purposes of this chapter, notice given by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery with return receipt requested mailed to the person's last known address shall be prima-facie evidence that such person received the required notice. In addition to the procedure set forth in this subsection, the sentencing judge or prosecutor in a conviction which conviction classifies the defendant as a habitual violator may, at the time of sentencing, declare such defendant to be a habitual violator. The judge or prosecutor shall, when declaring a defendant to be a habitual violator, then give personal notice to such defendant on forms provided by the department that henceforth it shall be unlawful for such habitual violator to operate a motor vehicle in this state unless otherwise provided in this Code section. The judge or prosecutor, as the case may be, shall within three days forward to the department the order declaring that the defendant is a habitual violator, the notice of service, with the defendant's driver's license or a sworn affidavit of the defendant declaring that the driver's license has been lost, and the department's copy of the uniform citation or the official notice of conviction attached thereto."
"(B) Such person has not been convicted, or pleaded nolo contendere to a charge, of a violation of any provision of this chapter or Chapter 6 of this title which resulted in the death or injury of any individual;"
SECTION 6. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 40-5-60, relating to effective dates of revocations and suspensions, as follows:
"40-5-60. (a) All revocations and suspensions provided for in this chapter shall be effective on the day the driver receives actual knowledge or legal notice thereof, whichever occurs first. Notice of suspension by operation of law shall be considered legal notice. Any license suspension or revocation mandated in this chapter following a person's conviction for any offense, including suspensions due to the accumulation of points pursuant to Code Section 40-5-57, shall be by operation of law. (b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter to the contrary, for any suspension or revocation for which the department is required to send notice to the driver, the department shall be authorized to direct such notice to the driver's new address as reflected in the records of the United States Postal Service in lieu of or in addition to sending such notice to the address reflected in his or her driving record."
SECTION 7. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of Code Section 40-5-63, relating to periods of suspension and conditions of return of drivers' licenses, as follows:

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"(2) Upon the second conviction of any such offense within five years, as measured from the dates of previous arrests for which convictions were obtained to the date of the current arrest for which a conviction is obtained, the period of suspension shall be for three years. At the end of 120 days, the person may apply to the department for reinstatement of said driver's license; except that if such license was suspended as a result of a second conviction of a violation of Code Section 40-6-391 within five years, the person shall not be eligible to apply for license reinstatement until the end of 18 months. Such license shall be reinstated if such person submits proof of completion of a DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program and pays a restoration fee of $210.00 or $200.00 when such reinstatement is processed by mail unless such conviction was a recidivist conviction in which case the restoration fee shall be $510.00 or $500.00 when processed by mail, provided that, if such license was suspended as a result of a conviction of an offense listed in Code Section 40-554, such license shall be reinstated if such person submits proof of completion of either a defensive driving program approved by the department or a DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program and pays the prescribed restoration fee. A driver's license suspended as a result of a conviction of a violation of Code Section 40-6-391 shall not become valid and shall remain suspended until such person submits proof of completion of a DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program, provides proof of installation and maintenance of an ignition interlock device for a period of six months coinciding with the issuance of an ignition interlock device limited driving permit as provided in Code Section 40-5-64 unless waived due to financial hardship, and pays the prescribed restoration fee. For purposes of this paragraph, a plea of nolo contendere and all previous accepted pleas of nolo contendere to an offense listed in Code Section 40-5-54 within such five-year period of time shall constitute a conviction. For the purposes of this paragraph, a plea of nolo contendere to a charge of violating Code Section 40-6-391 and all prior accepted pleas of nolo contendere within five years, as measured from the dates of previous arrests for which convictions were obtained or pleas of nolo contendere were accepted to the date of the current arrest for which a plea of nolo contendere is accepted, shall be considered and counted as convictions; or"
SECTION 8. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 40-5-64, relating to limited driving permits, as follows:
"(a) To whom issued. (1) Notwithstanding any contrary provision of Code Section 40-5-57 or 40-5-63 or any other Code section of this chapter, any person who has not been previously convicted or adjudicated delinquent for a violation of Code Section 40-6-391 within five years, as measured from the dates of previous arrests for which convictions were obtained or pleas of nolo contendere were accepted to the date of the current arrest for which a conviction is obtained or a plea of nolo contendere is accepted, may apply for a limited driving permit when and only when that person's driver's license has been

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suspended in accordance with paragraph (2) of subsection (a.1) of Code Section 40-522, subsection (d) of Code Section 40-5-57, paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 40-5-63, paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 40-5-67.2, or subsection (a) of Code Section 40-5-57.1, when the person is 18 or over and his or her license was suspended for exceeding the speed limit by 24 miles per hour or more but less than 34 miles per hour, and the sentencing judge, in his or her discretion, decides it is reasonable to issue a limited driving permit. (2) Any person whose driver's license has been suspended and who is subject to a court order for installation and use of an ignition interlock device as a condition of probation pursuant to the provisions Article 7 of Chapter 8 of Title 42 may apply for a limited driving permit. (3) To the extent a person is subject to more than one suspension for which a permit may be issued, the department shall not issue such permit unless the suspensions are for a conviction for driving under the influence in violation of Code Section 40-6-391 imposed pursuant to Code Section 40-5-63 and an administrative suspension imposed pursuant to paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 40-5-67.2 arising from the same incident."
SECTION 9. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsections (c), (d), and (f) of Code Section 40-5-67.1, relating to testing for driving under the influence and administrative license suspensions, as follows:
"(c) If a person under arrest or a person who was involved in any traffic accident resulting in serious injuries or fatalities submits to a chemical test upon the request of a law enforcement officer and the test results indicate that a suspension or disqualification is required under this Code section, the results shall be reported to the department. Upon the receipt of a sworn report of the law enforcement officer that the officer had reasonable grounds to believe the arrested person had been driving or was in actual physical control of a moving motor vehicle upon the highways or elsewhere throughout this state in violation of Code Section 40-6-391 or that such person had been driving or was in actual physical control of a moving motor vehicle upon the highways or elsewhere throughout this state and was involved in a traffic accident involving serious injuries or fatalities and that the person submitted to a chemical test at the request of the law enforcement officer and the test results indicate either an alcohol concentration of 0.08 grams or more or, for a person under the age of 21, an alcohol concentration of 0.02 grams or more, the department shall suspend the person's driver's license, permit, or nonresident operating privilege pursuant to Code Section 40-5-67.2, subject to review as provided for in this chapter. Upon the receipt of a sworn report of the law enforcement officer that the arrested person had been operating or was in actual physical control of a moving commercial motor vehicle and the test results indicate an alcohol concentration of 0.04 grams or more, the department shall disqualify the person from operating a motor vehicle for a minimum period of one year.

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(d) If a person under arrest or a person who was involved in any traffic accident resulting in serious injuries or fatalities refuses, upon the request of a law enforcement officer, to submit to a chemical test designated by the law enforcement officer as provided in subsection (a) of this Code section, no test shall be given; but the law enforcement officer shall report the refusal to the department. Upon the receipt of a sworn report of the law enforcement officer that the officer had reasonable grounds to believe the arrested person had been driving or was in actual physical control of a moving motor vehicle upon the highways or elsewhere throughout this state in violation of Code Section 40-6-391 or that such person had been driving or was in actual physical control of a moving motor vehicle upon the highways or elsewhere throughout this state and was involved in a traffic accident which resulted in serious injuries or fatalities and that the person had refused to submit to the test upon the request of the law enforcement officer, the department shall suspend the person's driver's license, permit, or nonresident operating privilege for a period of one year or if the person was operating or in actual physical control of a commercial motor vehicle, the department shall disqualify the person from operating a commercial motor vehicle and shall suspend the person's driver's license, permit, or nonresident operating privilege, subject to review as provided for in this chapter."
"(f)(1) The law enforcement officer, acting on behalf of the department, shall personally serve the notice of intention to suspend or disqualify the license of the arrested person or other person refusing such test on such person at the time of the person's refusal to submit to a test or at the time at which such a test indicates that suspension or disqualification is required under this Code section. The law enforcement officer shall take possession of any driver's license or permit held by any person whose license is subject to suspension pursuant to subsection (c) or (d) of this Code section, if any, and shall issue a 30 day temporary permit. The officer shall forward the person's driver's license to the department along with the notice of intent to suspend or disqualify and the sworn report required by subsection (c) or (d) of this Code section within ten calendar days after the date of the arrest of such person. This paragraph shall not apply to any person issued a 180 day temporary permit pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 40-5-67. The failure of the officer to transmit the sworn report required by this Code section within ten calendar days shall not prevent the department from accepting such report and utilizing it in the suspension of a driver's license as provided in this Code section. (2) If notice has not been given by the arresting officer, the department, upon receipt of the sworn report of such officer, shall suspend the person's driver's license, permit, or nonresident operating privilege or disqualify such person from operating a motor vehicle and, by regular mail, at the last known address, notify such person of such suspension or disqualification. The notice shall inform the person of the grounds of suspension or disqualification, the effective date of the suspension or disqualification, and the right to review. The notice shall be deemed received three days after mailing."

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SECTION 10. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (3) of subsection (a) of Code Section 40-5-75, relating to suspensions of drivers' licenses for controlled substance convictions, as follows:
"(3) Upon the third or subsequent conviction of any such offense within five years, as measured from the dates of previous arrests for which convictions were obtained to the date of the current arrest for which a conviction is obtained, such person's license shall be suspended for a period of five years. At the end of two years, the person may apply to the department for a three-year driving permit upon compliance with the following conditions:
(A) Such person has not been convicted or pleaded nolo contendere to any drug related offense, including driving under the influence, for a period of two years immediately preceding the application for such permit; (B) Such person submits proof of completion of a licensed drug treatment program. Such proof shall be submitted within two years of the license suspension and prior to the issuance of the permit. Such licensed drug treatment program shall be paid for by the offender. The offender shall pay a permit fee of $25.00 to the department; (C) Such person submits proof of financial responsibility as provided in Chapter 9 of this title; and (D) Refusal to issue such permit would cause extreme hardship to the applicant. For the purposes of this subparagraph, the term 'extreme hardship' means that the applicant cannot reasonably obtain other transportation, and, therefore, the applicant would be prohibited from:
(i) Going to his or her place of employment or performing the normal duties of his or her occupation; (ii) Receiving scheduled medical care or obtaining prescription drugs; (iii) Attending a college or school at which he or she is regularly enrolled as a student; or (iv) Attending regularly scheduled sessions or meetings of support organizations for persons who have addiction or abuse problems related to alcohol or other drugs, which organizations are recognized by the commissioner. At the end of five years from the date on which the license was suspended, the person may apply to the department for reinstatement of his or her driver's license by submitting proof of completion of a DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program and paying to the Department of Driver Services a restoration fee of $410.00 or $400.00 when such reinstatement is processed by mail. For purposes of this paragraph, a plea of nolo contendere and all previous pleas of nolo contendere within such five-year period of time shall constitute a conviction."
SECTION 11. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 40-5-81, relating to optional driver improvement programs, as follows:

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"(a) Any driver improvement program at which attendance is required by court order shall conform to the requirements of this article. When a defensive driving course is required by a court having jurisdiction over misdemeanor traffic law offenses or by any prosecuting attorney thereof, such course shall be certified and approved by the department under the provisions of Code Sections 40-5-82 and 40-5-83. Certificates of completion from unlicensed defensive driving courses shall not be recognized for any purposes under this article."
SECTION 12. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (1) of subsection (a) and subsections (c) and (e) of Code Section 40-5-83, relating to establishment and approval of driver improvement clinics, as follows:
"(a)(1) The commissioner shall establish criteria for the approval of driver improvement clinics. To be approved, a clinic shall provide and operate either a defensive driving course, an advanced defensive driving course, or a professional defensive driving course or any combination thereof. Clinics shall be composed of uniform education and training programs consisting of six hours of instruction designed for the rehabilitation of problem drivers. The commissioner shall establish standards and requirements concerning the contents of courses, qualifications of instructors, attendance requirements for students, and examinations. Approved clinics shall charge a fee of $75.00 $95.00 for a defensive driving course, an advanced defensive driving course, or a professional defensive driving course; except that such clinics may charge different fees of their own choosing if the person is not enrolling in such course pursuant to court order or department requirement. No driver improvement clinic shall be approved unless such clinic agrees in writing to pay to the state, for the costs of administration, a fee of $5.00 for each student or each offender who enrolls in the program that pays to the driver improvement clinic the aforementioned fee, provided that nothing in this Code section shall be construed so as to allow the department to retain any funds required by the Constitution to be paid into the state treasury. No clinic shall be approved unless such clinic agrees in writing to allow the examination and audit of the books, records, and financial statements of such clinic. Clinics may be operated by any individual, partnership, or corporation, association, civic group, club, county, municipality, board of education, school, or college. Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to affect in any way driving programs established for purposes of insurance premium reductions under the provisions of Code Section 33-9-42. " "(c) The commissioner shall be authorized to issue a special license to the instructor of any driver improvement clinic who is qualified to teach the alcohol and drug course prescribed in subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-142. A driver improvement clinic shall offer such alcohol and drug course only through a qualified instructor and shall not charge a fee for such course of more than $25.00 $35.00. No driver improvement clinic shall be approved to offer such alcohol and drug course unless such clinic agrees in writing to pay to the state, for the costs of administration, a fee of $5.00 for each

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student or each offender who enrolls in the program that pays to the driver improvement clinic the aforementioned fee, provided that nothing in this Code section shall be construed so as to allow the department to retain any funds required by the Constitution to be paid into the state treasury. The commissioner shall be authorized to issue a special license to the a licensed instructor of any commercial driver training school to teach the alcohol and drug course prescribed in subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-142 who is qualified to teach a teen-age driver education course, which course consists of a minimum of 30 hours of classroom and six hours of behind-thewheel training. The alcohol and drug program may be included in the 30 hours of classroom training as part of a curriculum approved by the department. Any fee authorized by law for such a drug and alcohol course may be included in the tuition charge for a teen-age driver education course. Any text or workbook provided or required by the Department of Public Safety Driver Services for such alcohol and drug course shall be provided by the department at the same fee as currently charged by the department to any public or private school, contractor, or appropriate representative currently teaching the program." "(e) The department is designated as the agency responsible for establishing criteria for the approval of DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Programs. An applicant shall meet the certification criteria promulgated by the department through its standards and shall provide the following services: (1) the assessment component and (2) the intervention component. The department is designated as the agency responsible for establishing rules and regulations concerning the contents and duration of the components of DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Programs, qualifications of instructors, attendance requirements for students, examinations, and program evaluations. Qualified instructors shall be certified for periods of four years each, which may be renewed. Approved DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Programs shall charge a fee of $82.00 $87.00 for the assessment component and $190.00 $205.00 for the intervention component. An additional fee for required student program materials shall be established by the department in such an amount as is reasonable and necessary to cover the cost of such materials. No DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program shall be approved unless such clinic agrees in writing to submit reports as required in the rules and regulations of the department and to allow the examination and audit of the books, records, and financial statements of such DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program by the department or its authorized agent. DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Programs may be operated by any public, private, or governmental entity; provided, however, that, except as otherwise provided in this subsection, in any political subdivision in which a DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program is operated by a private entity, whether for profit or nonprofit, neither the local county board of health nor any other governmental entity shall fund any new programs in that area. Programs currently in existence which are operated by local county boards of health or any other governmental entities shall be authorized to continue operation. New programs may be started in areas where no private DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Programs have been made available

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to said community. The Department of Corrections is authorized to operate DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Programs in its facilities where offenders are not authorized to participate in such programs in the community, provided that such programs meet the certification criteria promulgated by the Department of Driver Services. All such programs operated by the Department of Corrections shall be exempt from all fee provisions established in this subsection specifically including the rebate of any fee for the costs of administration. No DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program shall be approved unless such clinic agrees in writing to pay to the state, for the costs of administration, a fee of $22.00 $27.00, for each offender assessed or each offender attending for points reduction, provided that nothing in this Code section shall be construed so as to allow the department to retain any funds required by the Constitution of Georgia to be paid into the state treasury; and provided, further, that the department shall comply with all provisions of Part 1 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 45, the 'Budget Act,' except Code Section 45-12-92, prior to expending any such miscellaneous funds."
SECTION 13. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (d) of Code Section 40-5-84, relating to reinstatement of suspended drivers' licenses for points, as follows:
"(d) The license of any person whose license is suspended for the second time within a five-year period as a result of the assessment of points pursuant to Code Section 40-557 shall be reinstated by the department immediately upon receipt by the department of a certificate of completion of an advanced approved defensive driving course and the payment of a restoration fee of $310.00 or $300.00 when such reinstatement is processed by mail."
SECTION 14. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsections (c), (e), and (f) of Code Section 40-5-103, relating to identification cards, as follows:
"(c) The department shall not be authorized to collect a fee for an identification card from those persons who are entitled to a free veterans' or honorary driver's license under the provisions of Code Section 40-5-36." "(e) The commissioner may by rule authorize incentive discounts where identification cards are renewed by Internet, telephone, or mail. Any person who has previously been issued a driver's license who transitions from such license or applies for an identification card in addition to such license shall be eligible for such incentive discounts.
(f)(1) Every identification card shall be renewed on or before its expiration upon application, payment of the required fee, and, if applicable, satisfactory completion of any other requirements imposed by law. (2) An application for renewal of an identification card may be submitted by:
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(B) Subject to rules or regulations of the department consistent with considerations of public safety and efficiency of service to identification card holders, means other than personal appearance which may include, without limitation, by mail or electronically. The department may by such rules or regulations exempt persons renewing, obtaining, or transitioning to identification cards under this paragraph from any surrender requirement imposed under Georgia law. (3) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Code section, there shall be no fee whatsoever for replacement of any identification card solely due to a change of the identification card holder's name or address, provided that such replacement identification card shall be valid only for the remaining period of such original term; and provided, further, that only one such free replacement identification card may be obtained within the period for which the identification card was originally issued. Any application for the replacement of a lost identification card or due to a change in the identification card holder's name or address submitted within 150 days of the expiration of said identification card shall be treated as an application for renewal subject to the applicable fees as set forth in this Code section."
SECTION 15. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (22) of Code Section 40-5-142, relating to definitions applicable to commercial drivers' licenses, as follows:
"(22) 'Serious traffic violation' means conviction of any of the following offenses or a conviction of any law or ordinance equivalent thereto in this state, in any other state, or in any foreign jurisdiction, when operating either a commercial motor vehicle or, unless otherwise specified, a noncommercial motor vehicle:
(A) Speeding 15 or more miles per hour above the posted speed limit; (B) Reckless driving; (C) Following another vehicle too closely; (D) Improper or erratic lane change, including failure to signal a lane change; (E) A violation, arising in connection with a fatal crash, of state law or a local ordinance, relating to motor vehicle traffic control, excluding parking, weight, length, height, and vehicle defect violations, and excluding homicide by vehicle as defined in Code Section 40-6-393; (F) A railroad grade crossing violation in a noncommercial motor vehicle; (G) Driving a commercial motor vehicle without obtaining a commercial driver's license; (H) Driving a commercial motor vehicle without a commercial driver's license in the driver's immediate possession, and excluding such violations when the person's commercial driver's license or commercial driving privilege is suspended, revoked, canceled, or disqualified; or (I) Driving a commercial motor vehicle without a commercial driver's license of the proper class and endorsements for the specific vehicle being operated or for the passengers or type of cargo transported; or

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(J) Use of a wireless telecommunications device in violation of Code Section 40-6241.2."
SECTION 16. Said chapter is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"40-5-148.3. (a) Any person applying for issuance or renewal of a commercial driver's license shall submit a certification of his or her type of driving and a current medical examiner's certificate to the department as required by 49 C.F.R. Parts 383 and 391. Receipt of such current medical examiner's certificate shall be reflected upon such person's driving record and posted to his or her CDLIS driver record as his or her medical certification status. (b) Upon the expiration of the medical examiner's certificate submitted to the department pursuant to this Code section, the department shall update the medical certification status of such person on his or her driving record and his or her CDLIS driving record. The department shall notify such person of the change of his or her medical certification status and advise such person that he or she will be disqualified from operating a commercial motor vehicle indefinitely if such person does not submit a current medical examiner's certificate to the department within 60 days. Such notice shall be sent via certified mail or such other delivery service obtained by the department that results in delivery confirmation to the address reflected on its records as the driver's mailing address. (c) A commercial driving disqualification imposed as the result of the expiration of a medical examiner's certificate shall be reinstated, and changes to a person's medical certification status shall be updated upon receipt of a current medical examiner's certificate. (d) The department shall suspend the commercial driving privilege or commercial driver's license of any person who submits a medical examiner's certificate containing false information. The period of such suspension shall be 60 days."
SECTION 17. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 40-5-172, relating to identification cards for persons with disabilities, as follows:
"40-5-172. (a) The identification card for persons with disabilities shall be issued to a person with a permanent disability for a period of four five years and shall be renewable on the applicant's birthday in the fourth year following such issuance. Such identification cards shall be issued to persons:
(1) With obvious permanent disabilities without further verification of disability; and (2) With disabilities which are not obvious upon presentation of the current sworn affidavit of at least one medical doctor attesting to such permanent disability. A current affidavit shall be presented at each request for renewal.

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(b) The identification card for persons with disabilities shall be issued to a person with a temporary disability upon presentation of a sworn affidavit of at least one medical doctor attesting to such disability and estimating the duration of such disability. Such identification cards shall be issued for periods of six months. A current affidavit of a medical doctor attesting to the continuance of such disability shall be presented at each request for renewal thereafter. (c) The commissioner may by rule authorize renewal of an identification card issued to a person with a permanent disability by means other than personal appearance. No further documentation of such person's disability shall be required for such renewal."
SECTION 18. Chapter 16 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Driver Services, is amended by adding a new subsection to Code Section 40-16-5, relating to the authority of the commissioner, as follows:
"(f) Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the commissioner is authorized to promulgate regulations allowing for background investigations of applicants for credentials in any of the industries regulated by the department by means other than classifiable electronically recorded fingerprints in instances in which an applicant attempts to comply with the applicable statutory language mandating such background investigation, but his or her fingerprints cannot be captured electronically for reasons that are beyond the applicant's control."
SECTION 19. Chapter 8 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to probation, is amended by adding a new subsection to Code Section 42-8-111, relating to court ordered installation of ignition interlock devices, as follows:
"(f) Exemptions granted due to financial hardship pursuant to paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of this Code section shall be exempt from the subject-matter jurisdiction limitations imposed in Code Sections 40-13-32 and 40-13-33."
SECTION 20. Chapter 13 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to instructors in driver training and operators of driver training schools, is amended by revising paragraph (4) of Code Section 43-13-4, relating to qualifications of driver training school operators, as follows:
"(4) Provide a continuous surety company bond in the principal sum of $2,500.00 $10,000.00 for the protection of the contractual rights of students in such form as will meet with the approval of the department and written by a company authorized to do business in this state; provided, however, that the aggregate liability of the surety for all breaches of the condition of the bond in no event shall exceed the principal sum of $2,500.00 $10,000.00 per location, and a single bond at such rate for all schools operated by the same person may be provided in satisfaction of this paragraph. The surety on any such bond may cancel such bond on giving 30 days' notice thereof in

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writing to the department and shall be relieved of liability for any breach of any condition of the bond which occurs after the effective date of cancellation. If at any time said bond is not valid and in force, the license of the school or program shall be deemed suspended by operation of law until a valid surety company bond is again in force;"
SECTION 21. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 43-13-6.1, relating to special licenses for driver training school instructors qualified to teach alcohol and drug courses, as follows:
"(a) The commissioner shall be authorized to issue a special license to the instructor of any driver training school who is qualified to teach the alcohol and drug course prescribed in subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-142. A driver training school shall offer such alcohol and drug course only through a qualified instructor and shall not charge a fee for such course of more than $25.00 $35.00."
SECTION 22. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 43-13-9, relating to disposition of money received from driver training programs, as follows:
"43-13-9. (a) Every person completing a driver education program consisting of 30 hours of classroom or online theoretical training and six hours of in-car training and who is therefore entitled to a completion certificate issued by the department shall pay, for the costs of administration, a fee of $5.00 to the department. The $5.00 administrative fee may be included in the program tuition fee charged by a licensed clinic or school for their approved driver education program. (b) All moneys received under this chapter shall be deposited with the Office of the State Treasurer."
SECTION 23. This Act shall become effective on January 1, 2012.
SECTION 24. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
By unanimous consent, an amendment by Representative Rice of the 51st was withdrawn.
The following amendment was read and adopted:
Representative Rice of the 51st offers the following amendment:

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Amend the substitute to HB 269 (LC 34 2957S) by deleting lines 18 through 20 and substituting in lieu thereof the following:

requirement; to provide for an effective date; to repeal

By deleting Section 12 in its entirety and renumbering Sections 13 through 20 as Sections 12 through 19, respectively.

By deleting line 474 and substituting in lieu thereof the following:

40-6-241.2 while driving a commercial motor vehicle."

By deleting Sections 21 and 22 in their entirety and renumbering Sections 23 and 24 as Sections 20 and 21, respectively.

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 Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black N Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns N Byrd Y Carter Y Casas

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon

Y Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson N Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson
Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch

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Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V
Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G
Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders Y Scott, M Y Scott, S

Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 171, nays 4.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute, as amended.

House of Representatives 401 Paul D. Coverdell Legislative Office Building
Atlanta, Georgia 30334

March 16, ad 2011

Dear Mr. Clerk,

Article III, Section V, Paragraph III, of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, provides in part that "No bill shall pass which refers to more than one subject matter." Further, Article I, Section II, Paragraph V, provides that "Legislative acts in violation of this Constitution or the Constitution of the United States are void, and the judiciary shall so declare them." This version of HB 269 unconstitutionally refers to more than one subject matter. As such, I was unable to vote in favor of it.

Respectfully,

/s/ Bobby Franklin

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the House was taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 489. By Representative Cooper of the 41st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 49-4-151 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to obtaining information for investigations and audits relative to Medicaid, so as to prohibit contingency fee contracts for purposes of conducting investigations and audits; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical assistance generally, so as to prohibit contingency fee contracts for purposes of conducting investigations and audits for Medicaid recovery; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical assistance generally, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"49-4-151.1. On and after July 1, 2011, the department shall not enter into any contingency fee contract with a Medicaid recovery audit contractor, as identified in 19 U.S.C. 1902 (a) (42)(B), for the purpose of identifying underpayments and overpayments and recovering overpayments under the state plan or any waiver of the state plan. This Code section shall not apply to any contingency fee contract entered into prior to July 1, 2011. Additionally, this Code section shall apply only to such Medicaid recovery audit contracts and shall not apply to any other contract, including, but not limited to, any contingency fee third-party liability recovery contract, estate recovery contract, state program integrity contract, or any other agency contract, lease, agreement, or other transaction entered into for the purposes of conducting investigations, utilization reviews, or audits. Pursuant to Title XIX of the federal Social Security Act, as amended by the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, the Centers for Medicaid & Medicare Services may issue a waiver that exempts a state from the federal requirement to pay Medicaid recovery audit contractors on a contingent fee basis when state law expressly prohibits such contingency fee contracting. The department shall seek such a waiver through the submission of a state plan amendment."
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:

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Y Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe N Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns N Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke N Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Y Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt N Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson
Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J
Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders Y Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre N Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 171, nays 6.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

The following messages were received from the Senate through Mr. Ewing, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate:

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SB 80. By Senators McKoon of the 29th, Bethel of the 54th, Cowsert of the 46th, Gooch of the 51st, Albers of the 56th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 24-4-60 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to requirement for DNA analysis of blood of persons convicted of certain sex offenses or convicted of a felony and incarcerated in a state correctional facility, so as to provide for DNA analysis of persons arrested for felony offenses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 82. By Senators Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, McKoon of the 29th, Crosby of the 13th, Williams of the 19th and Rogers of the 21st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, so as to provide for oaths of election superintendents and election supervisors and designees of boards of election; to provide that appointments of poll officers shall be made available to the public; to clarify who may vote in runoff primaries; to provide that the list of persons who have qualified with the state executive committee of a political party shall be provided to the office of the Secretary of State; to clarify the manner of appointment of registrars; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate:
SB 93. By Senators Carter of the 1st, Goggans of the 7th and Bethel of the 54th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to controlled substances, so as to change certain provisions relating to Schedule I, III, IV, and V controlled substances; to change certain provisions relating to the definition of "dangerous drug"; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 109. By Senators McKoon of the 29th, Williams of the 19th, Cowsert of the 46th and Staton of the 18th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, so as to adjust the dates for certain elections to be held in 2012 and the dates for

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qualifying for such elections; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 114. By Senators Grant of the 25th, Staton of the 18th, Hooks of the 14th and Shafer of the 48th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state license requirements and regulations for manufacture, distribution, and package sales, so as to provide for the issuance of a manufacturer's or distiller's license to a fruit grower for the manufacture of distilled spirits under certain circumstances; to provide for the issuance of a manufacturer's or distiller's license authorizing the manufacture of distilled spirits from agricultural products other than perishable fruits grown in this state under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 139. By Senators Stone of the 23rd, Davis of the 22nd, Bethel of the 54th and Jackson of the 24th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 6 of Title 5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to appellate practice, so as to provide for appeals involving nonmonetary judgments in child custody cases; to change provisions relating to judgments and ruling deemed directly appealable; to change provisions relating to cases requiring application for appeal; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the House was taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 322. By Representatives Roberts of the 154th, Powell of the 171st, Smyre of the 132nd, Dollar of the 45th, England of the 108th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use taxation, so as to continue for a limited period of time the partial exemption from the state sales and use tax on certain sales or uses of jet fuel; to continue for a limited period of time the exemption from a certain local sales and use tax on certain sales or uses of jet fuel; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use taxation, so as to change provisions relating to the exemption for the sale or use of jet fuel by certain qualifying airlines at a qualifying airport; to provide for limitations; 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 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use taxation, is amended by revising paragraph (33.1) as follows:
"(33.1)(A) The sale or use of jet fuel to or by a qualifying airline at a qualifying airport, to the extent provided in subparagraphs (B), (C), and (D) (B) and (C) of this paragraph.
(B)(i) The For the period of time beginning July 1, 2011, and ending June 30, 2012, the sale or use of jet fuel to or by a qualifying airline at a qualifying airport shall be exempt from the first 1.80 percent of the 4 percent state sales and use tax imposed by this chapter and shall be subject to the remaining 2.20 percent of the 4 percent state sales and use tax imposed by this chapter state sales and use tax until the aggregate state sales and use tax liability of the taxpayer during such period with respect to jet fuel exceeds $20 million, computed as if the exemption provided in this division was not in effect during such period. Thereafter during such period, the exemption provided by this division shall not apply to the sale or use of jet fuel to or by the qualifying airline. (ii) For the period of time beginning July 1, 2012, and ending June 30, 2013, the sale or use of jet fuel to or by a qualifying airline at a qualifying airport shall be exempt from state sales and use tax until the aggregate state sales and use tax liability of the taxpayer during such period with respect to jet fuel exceeds $10 million, computed as if the exemption provided in this division was not in effect during such period. Thereafter during such period, the sale or use of jet fuel to or by the qualifying airline shall be subject to state sales and use tax. (iii) The exemptions provided in divisions (i) and (ii) of this subparagraph shall not apply to any purchases of jet fuel occurring on or after July 1, 2013. (C) The sale or use of jet fuel to or by a qualifying airline at a qualifying airport shall also be exempt at all times from the sales or use tax levied and imposed as authorized pursuant to Part 1 of Article 3 of this chapter. (D) Except as provided for in subparagraph (C) of this paragraph, this exemption shall not apply to any other local sales and use tax levied or imposed at anytime in any area consisting of less than the entire state, however authorized, including, but not limited to, such taxes authorized by or pursuant to Section 25 of an Act

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approved March 10, 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 2243), as amended, the 'Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965,' or such taxes as authorized by or pursuant to Part 2 of Article 3 or Article 2, 2A, or 4 of this chapter. (E) For purposes of this paragraph and paragraph (2) of subsection (d) of Code Section 48-8-241, a 'qualifying airline' shall mean any person which:
(i) Is is authorized by the Federal Aviation Administration or appropriate agency of the United States to operate as an air carrier under an air carrier operating certificate and which provides regularly scheduled flights for the transportation of passengers or cargo for hire; and (ii) For the 12 month period immediately preceding the applicable period specified in division (i) or (ii) of subparagraph (B) of this paragraph had, or would have had in the absence of any exemption during such 12 month period, state sales and use tax liability on jet fuel of more than $15 million. (F) For purposes of this paragraph and paragraph (2) of subsection (d) of Code Section 48-8-241, a 'qualifying airport' shall mean any airport in the state that has had more than 750,000 takeoffs and landings during a calendar year. (G) The commissioner shall adopt rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of this paragraph. (H) The exemption provided for in this paragraph shall apply only as to transactions occurring on or after July 1, 2009, and prior to July 1, 2011;"

SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Pursuant to Rule 133, Representative Dickerson of the 95th was excused from voting on HB 322.

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:

N Abdul-Salaam N Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden N Beasley-Teague N Bell

Y Davis N Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey
Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar N Drenner N Dudgeon N Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart

Y Heckstall Y Hembree N Henson Y Hill N Holcomb Y Holmes N Holt Y Horne Y Houston N Howard Y Huckaby N Hudson N Hugley

N Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills N Mitchell N Morgan Y Morris N Mosby N Murphy Y Neal, J N Neal, Y

N Setzler Shaw
Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C N Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer N Stephens, M

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N Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway N Brooks N Bruce
Bryant N Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper N Crawford

Y England N Epps, C Y Epps, J N Evans Y Floyd N Fludd N Franklin N Frazier Y Fullerton N Gardner Y Geisinger N Golick N Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett N Hatfield N Heard

Y Jackson Y Jacobs N James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson N Johnson Y Jones, J N Jones, S N Jordan N Kaiser N Kendrick N Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey N Long N Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning N Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Nimmer Y Nix N Oliver Y O'Neal N Pak N Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey N Randall N Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders Y Scott, M N Scott, S

Y Stephens, R N Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Taylor, T N Teasley N Thomas N Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon N Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard
Williams, A N Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 113, nays 61.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

Representative Baker of the 78th stated that he inadvertently voted "aye" on the preceding roll call. He wished to be recorded as voting "nay" thereon.

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

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate:

SB 119. By Senators James of the 35th, Williams of the 19th, Jones of the 10th, Seay of the 34th, Davenport of the 44th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to scholarships, loans, and grants, so as to revise certain definitions relating to tuition equalization grants and HOPE scholarships and grants; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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SB 155. By Senators Albers of the 56th, Mullis of the 53rd, Goggans of the 7th and Murphy of the 27th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 5 of Chapter 9 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Georgia State Indemnification Fund, so as to provide a short title; to provide that, in the case of death or organic brain damage suffered in the line of duty by a law enforcement officer, firefighter, emergency medical technician, emergency management specialist, or prison guard, if such person does not have an unremarried spouse or dependents, the indemnification payment shall be made to the parents or siblings of such person; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Speaker Pro Tem assumed the Chair.
Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the House was taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 240. By Representatives Knight of the 126th and Powell of the 171st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to county sales and use taxes, so as to establish a procedure for modifying projects approved in a referendum that have become infeasible in connection with the county special purpose local option sales and use tax and the sales tax for educational purposes; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to county sales and use taxes, so as to establish a procedure for modifying projects approved in a referendum that have become infeasible in connection with the county special purpose local option sales and use tax; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to county sales and use taxes, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"48-8-123. (a) For purposes of this Code section, the term 'infeasible' means that the project has, in the judgment of the governing authority as expressed in the resolution or ordinance required by subsection (b) of this Code section, become impracticable, unserviceable, unrealistic, or otherwise not in the best interests of the citizens of the special district or the municipality.
(b)(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of this part to the contrary, if the tax authorized by this part has been imposed within a special district for a purpose or purposes authorized by subsection (a) of Code Section 48-8-111 and one or more projects authorized therein become or are determined to be infeasible, then the provisions of this Code section shall apply. However, this Code section shall not apply until and unless the governing authority or governing authorities specified under paragraph (2) of this subsection adopt a resolution or ordinance determining that such project or projects for which the levy has been approved have become infeasible in accordance with paragraph (2) of this subsection.
(2)(A) If a project that has become infeasible is a project for which the county is responsible, an ordinance or resolution of the county shall be required determining that the project has become infeasible. (B) If a project that has become infeasible is a municipal project, an ordinance or resolution of the municipality responsible for the project shall be required determining that the project has become infeasible. Upon its approval by the municipality, such ordinance or resolution shall be transmitted to the governing authority of the county. The county governing authority shall rely on the determination by the municipality that the municipal project has become infeasible. (C) If a project that has become infeasible is a joint project of the county or a county authority and one or more municipalities or a joint project of two or more municipalities, an ordinance or resolution of all of the jurisdictions involved in the joint project shall be required determining that the project has become infeasible. (3) If the governing authority desiring to determine that a project is infeasible has incurred or entered into financing for such project, whether through an intergovernmental contract, a multiyear lease or purchase contract under Code Section 36-60-13, or other form of indebtedness, no such ordinance or resolution shall be adopted until the governing authority discharges in full the obligation incurred or provides for the defeasance of such obligation. (c) Upon the adoption of the resolution or ordinance required by subsection (b) of this Code section, the tax shall continue to be imposed for the same period of time and for the raising of the same amount of revenue as originally authorized. Subject to approval in a referendum required by subsection (d) of this Code section, the county, or any

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municipality if the infeasible project is a project owned or operated by the municipality, or those entities that are part of a joint project, may expend the previously collected and future proceeds of the tax, or such portion thereof as was intended for the purpose that has been determined to be infeasible if the tax were imposed for more than one purpose, to reduce any general obligation indebtedness of the affected jurisdiction within the special district other than indebtedness incurred pursuant to this part, or by paying such proceeds into the general fund of the county or municipality to be used for the purpose of reducing ad valorem taxes, or both. In the event of a joint project in which there is an intergovernmental agreement apportioning the project, the proceeds shall be divided among the entities to such joint agreement according to such apportionment. In the event of a joint project in which there is no agreement apportioning the project, the proceeds shall be divided equally among the entities to the joint project.
(d)(1) Upon the adoption of the resolution or ordinance required by subsection (b) of this Code section, the governing authority of the county shall notify the county election superintendent by forwarding to the superintendent a copy of a resolution or ordinance calling for the modification of the purpose for which proceeds of the tax authorized by this part may be expended. Such ordinance or resolution shall specify the modified purpose for which the balance of proceeds of the tax are to be used and an estimate of the amount of the proceeds available to be used for the modified purpose. (2) Upon receipt of the resolution or ordinance required by this subsection, the election superintendent shall issue the call for an election for the purpose of submitting to the voters of the county within the special district the question of modifying the project or projects for which the proceeds of the levy may be expended. The election superintendent shall issue the call and shall conduct the election, in conjunction with the next election held, to submit to the electors of the special district the imposition of a tax under this part and shall conduct the election in the manner specified in subsection (b) of Code Section 48-8-111. (3) The ballot submitting a question of the approval of the modified purpose for a levy previously approved by the electors of the county within the special district as authorized by this Code section shall have written or printed thereon the following:
'( ) YES Shall the capital outlay project consisting of _________________ approved for use of proceeds of the special 1 percent sales and use tax
( ) NO imposed in the special district of ____________ County in a referendum on ___________ be modified so as to authorize use of such proceeds for the purpose of (reducing debt, reducing ad valorem taxes, or reducing debt and ad valorem taxes) of the (county) (municipality)?'
(4) If there are multiple projects to be submitted to the electors for approval of modified purpose, there shall be one question for all projects of the county or its authorities, one question for all projects of municipalities, and one question for joint projects.

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(5) All persons desiring to vote in favor of modifying the project or projects shall vote 'Yes,' and all persons opposed to modifying the project or projects shall vote 'No.' If more than one-half of the votes cast are in favor of modifying the project or projects, then the proceeds of the tax imposed as provided in this part shall be used for such modified purpose; otherwise, the proceeds of the tax shall not be used for such modified purpose. The election superintendent shall hold and conduct the election under the same rules and regulations as govern special elections. The superintendent shall canvass the returns, declare the result of the election, and certify the result to the Secretary of State and to the commissioner. The expense of the election shall be paid from county funds. (e) This Code section shall not apply to a board of education which levies the sales tax for educational purposes pursuant to Part 2 of this article and Article VIII, Section VI, Paragraph IV of the Constitution."

SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such 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:

Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce
Bryant

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton
Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier

Y Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons

E Setzler Shaw
Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D
Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley

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Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning
Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders Y Scott, M N Scott, S

Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon N Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 169, nays 3.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

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

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate:

SB 166. By Senators Stone of the 23rd, Mullis of the 53rd and Jeffares of the 17th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, so as to extensively revise the requirements for continuing care providers and facilities; to revise definitions; to provide for enforcement powers of the Commissioner of Insurance; to revise provisions relating to annual disclosure statements; to revise requirements for continuing care agreements; to provide extensive requirements for disclosure statements; to provide for specific financial requirements; to provide for supervision, rehabilitation, and liquidation of a continuing care provider facility; to revise provisions relating to penalties for violations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 183. By Senators Goggans of the 7th, Unterman of the 45th and Cowsert of the 46th:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to student health in elementary and secondary education, so as to revise provisions relating to school health nurse programs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the House was taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 461. By Representatives Jasperse of the 12th, Meadows of the 5th, Bearden of the 68th, England of the 108th, Williams of the 4th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to adopt the Health Care Compact; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By unanimous consent, further consideration of HB 461 was suspended until later in the legislative day.
The Speaker Pro Tem announced the House in recess until 6:30 o'clock, this evening.
The Speaker Pro Tem called the House to order.
The following messages were received from the Senate through Mr. Ewing, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate:
SB 141. By Senators Jones of the 10th, Butler of the 55th, Jackson of the 2nd, Carter of the 42nd, Davenport of the 44th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Community Affairs, so as to create the Martin Luther King, Jr. Advisory Council; to provide for membership on the commission; to provide for terms and duties of members; to provide for an annual report; to provide for the establishment of a not for profit corporation; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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SB 163. By Senators Butterworth of the 50th, Rogers of the 21st, Gooch of the 51st, Heath of the 31st, Cowsert of the 46th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections, so as to provide certain requirements for the identification of campaign communications, advertising, and literature; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 184. By Senators Williams of the 19th, Rogers of the 21st and Albers of the 56th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 7 of Article 17 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to termination, suspension, nonrenewal, demotion, or reprimand of teachers and other school personnel, so as to provide requirements for reduction in force policies; to provide for sanctions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 157. By Senators Jeffares of the 17th, Rogers of the 21st, Williams of the 19th, Gooch of the 51st, Ginn of the 47th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to waste management, so as to provide that local solid waste management and reporting shall be optional; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate:
SB 190. By Senators Hooks of the 14th, Cowsert of the 46th, Butterworth of the 50th and Staton of the 18th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the state flag, seal, symbols, and language, so as to add provisions relating to the Georgia Capitol Museum; to provide for the transfer of the operation of the Georgia Capitol Museum from the Secretary of State to the board of regents; to provide for powers and duties of the board of regents with respect to the museum; to amend Article 4 of Chapter 13 of Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Georgia Capitol Museum and the Capitol Art Standards Commission, so as to repeal and reserve Part 1, relating to operation of the Georgia Capitol Museum by the Secretary of State and so as to change

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the membership of the Capitol Art Standards Commission; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 199. By Senators Shafer of the 48th, Goggans of the 7th, Rogers of the 21st, Ginn of the 47th and Golden of the 8th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department and Commissioner of Insurance, so as to provide that the Commissioner shall have the authority to impose penalties on persons who are or should have been licensed under Title 33 for certain violations; to provide for orders of restitution; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the House, having previously been read, was again taken up for consideration:

HB 461. By Representatives Jasperse of the 12th, Meadows of the 5th, Bearden of the 68th, England of the 108th, Williams of the 4th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to adopt the Health Care Compact; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read:

Representative Jasperse of the 12th offers the following amendment:

Amend HB 461 (LC 28 5619) by inserting after "Factor" on line 65 "multiplied by the Current Year Inflation Adjustment Factor" and by inserting after line 131 the following:

(f) The Commission shall not take any action within a Member State that contravenes any State law of this Member State.

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

Abdul-Salaam N Abrams Y Allison N Amerson Y Anderson

Y Davis N Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey

N Heckstall Y Hembree N Henson Y Hill N Holcomb

N Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C

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N Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin N Baker Y Battles Y Bearden N Beasley-Teague N Bell N Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway N Brooks N Bruce N Bryant N Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer
Cooper Crawford

Y Dickson N Dobbs Y Dollar E Drenner Y Dudgeon N Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England N Epps, C Y Epps, J N Evans N Floyd N Fludd Y Franklin N Frazier N Fullerton N Gardner
Geisinger Y Golick N Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield N Heard

Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston N Howard Y Huckaby N Hudson N Hugley
Jackson Y Jacobs N James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson N Johnson Y Jones, J N Jones, S N Jordan N Kaiser N Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey N Long N Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning N Marin E Martin Y Maxwell

Y Mills N Mitchell N Morgan Y Morris N Mosby N Murphy Y Neal, J N Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix N Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak N Parent Y Parrish
Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey N Randall N Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders Y Scott, M N Scott, S

N Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T N Smyre Y Spencer N Stephens, M Y Stephens, R N Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley N Thomas N Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon N Wilkerson Y Wilkinson
Willard N Williams, A N Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 110, nays 60.

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:

Abdul-Salaam N Abrams Y Allison N Amerson Y Anderson N Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin N Baker Y Battles Y Bearden

Y Davis N Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson N Dobbs Y Dollar E Drenner Y Dudgeon N Dukes

N Heckstall Y Hembree N Henson Y Hill N Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston N Howard Y Huckaby

N Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills N Mitchell N Morgan Y Morris N Mosby N Murphy

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C N Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T N Smyre

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N Beasley-Teague N Bell N Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway N Brooks N Bruce N Bryant N Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer
Cooper Crawford

Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England N Epps, C Y Epps, J N Evans N Floyd N Fludd N Franklin N Frazier N Fullerton N Gardner
Geisinger Y Golick N Gordon Y Greene N Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield N Heard

Y Hudson N Hugley
Jackson Y Jacobs N James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson N Johnson Y Jones, J N Jones, S N Jordan N Kaiser N Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey N Long N Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning N Marin E Martin Y Maxwell

Y Neal, J N Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix N Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak N Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey N Randall N Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders N Scott, M N Scott, S

Y Spencer N Stephens, M Y Stephens, R N Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley N Thomas N Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon N Wilkerson Y Wilkinson
Willard N Williams, A N Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson N Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 108, nays 63.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.

Representative Hamilton of the 23rd stated that he inadvertently voted "nay" on the preceding roll call. He wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon.

Representatives Cooper of the 41st and Geisinger of the 48th 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.

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the House was taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 382. By Representatives Lindsey of the 54th and Abrams of the 84th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-13-51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to county and municipal levies on public accommodations charges for promotion of tourism, conventions, and trade shows and other purposes, so as to authorize any municipality which currently has in effect a 7 percent levy under certain provisions of that Code section to impose an additional levy under certain conditions; to provide for

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the manner of imposition and certain requirements as to expenditure of proceeds; to require approval of the levy by local Act of the General Assembly; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Code Section 48-13-51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to county and municipal levies on public accommodations charges for promotion of tourism, conventions, and trade shows and other purposes, so as to authorize any municipality which currently has in effect a 7 percent levy under certain provisions of that Code section to impose an additional levy under certain conditions; to provide for the manner of imposition and certain requirements as to expenditure of proceeds; to require approval of the levy by local Act of the General Assembly; 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. Code Section 48-13-51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to county and municipal levies on public accommodations charges for promotion of tourism, conventions, and trade shows and other purposes, is amended by adding a new paragraph (7) of subsection (b) to read as follows:
"(7)(A) Any municipality which is levying an excise tax under paragraph (5) of subsection (a) of this Code section, so long as any obligation as described in division (a)(5)(A)(ii) or subparagraph (a)(5)(B) of this Code section remains outstanding, shall leave such excise tax in effect at the rate of 7 percent and may levy up to an additional 1 percent excise tax under this paragraph so long as the combined rate does not exceed 8 percent.
(B)(i) Such additional excise tax shall not be deemed to violate the provisions of subsection (d) of this Code section. (ii) Such additional excise tax shall not count toward or be subject to the 14 percent rate limitations of subsection (c.1) of Code Section 48-8-6 and subsection (d) of Code Section 48-8-201. (C) Any taxes collected in excess of 7 percent shall be expended by the municipality for the promotion of conventions and tradeshows by a not for profit destination marketing organization located within the municipality and in existence and operation on January 1, 2011, through a contract or contracts with the state, a department of state government, or a state authority. At least 80 percent of such tax amounts shall be segregated by the destination marketing organization and used in

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securing major conventions at facilities containing at least 1.3 million square feet of floor space used for convention hall purposes and events at facilities containing at least 70,000 seats used for major events under the control of a state authority, and amounts so segregated may be held by the destination marketing organization and expended in fiscal years subsequent to the fiscal year in which the taxes were collected. (D) Any municipal levy of any additional excise tax under this paragraph must be approved by local Act and shall also comply with the resolution requirements contained in paragraph (4) of this subsection in regard to the additional excise tax levied under this paragraph only. The local Act of the General Assembly shall provide that the first 7 percent in excise tax levied under the authority of paragraph (5) of subsection (a) of this Code section shall continue to be levied under that paragraph and all amounts collected thereunder shall be expended as required therein and that the additional amounts collected under the provisions of this paragraph shall be expended as required in this paragraph."

SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such 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:

Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams N Allison N Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe N Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black N Braddock Y Brockway

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar E Drenner N Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd

Y Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill N Holcomb Y Holmes N Holt N Horne Y Houston Y Howard
Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows N Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal N Pak

N Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre N Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D

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Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant N Buckner Y Burns N Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas E Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman E Collins Y Cooke N Coomer Y Cooper
Crawford

Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene N Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B N Harden, M N Harrell Y Hatchett N Hatfield Y Heard

Y Johnson Jones, J
Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin E Martin N Maxwell

Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers N Rynders Y Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T N Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson N Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 147, nays 24.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

The following messages were received from the Senate through Mr. Ewing, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the Senate:

SB 172. By Senators Shafer of the 48th, Unterman of the 45th, Albers of the 56th, Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Thompson of the 5th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 19 of the O.C.G.A., relating to adoption, so as to require a home study by an evaluator prior to the placement of a child into the home of adoptive parents by a third party who is neither a stepparent nor a relative and for such study to recommend placement; to provide for definitions; to change certain provisions relating to surrender or termination of parental or guardian's rights where a child is to be adopted by a third party; to change provisions relating to the filing and contents of a petition for adoption; to change provisions relating to the timing of an adoption hearing, the required records, and filing; to change the contents of the form used for surrender of rights for adoption; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the Senate:
SB 191. By Senators Cowsert of the 46th, Hamrick of the 30th, Crosby of the 13th, Ramsey, Sr. of the 43rd and Bethel of the 54th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 15, 16, 21, 40, 45, and 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to courts, crimes and offenses, elections, motor vehicles and traffic, public officers and employees, and state government, respectively, so as to provide for a modernized and uniform system of compiling, creating, maintaining, and updating jury lists in this state; to modernize terminology in Chapter 12 of Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to juries; to remove nonmechanical procedures relative to selecting persons for jury service; to change eligibility requirements for grand jurors; to amend the O.C.G.A. so as to conform provisions to the new Chapter 12 of Title 15 and correct crossreferences; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the House was taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 274. By Representatives Nix of the 69th, Anderson of the 117th, Stephens of the 164th, Maddox of the 127th and Mosby of the 90th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to solid waste management, so as to change certain provisions relating to declaration of policy and legislative intent relative to solid waste management; to define and redefine certain terms; to change certain provisions relating to permits for solid waste or special solid waste handling, disposal, or thermal treatment technology facilities and inspection of solid waste generators; to change certain provisions relating to number of solid waste facilities within a given area; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

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To amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to solid waste management, so as to change certain provisions relating to declaration of policy and legislative intent relative to solid waste management; to define and redefine certain terms; to change certain provisions relating to permits for solid waste or special solid waste handling, disposal, or thermal treatment technology facilities and inspection of solid waste generators; to change certain provisions relating to number of solid waste facilities within a given area; to change certain provisions relating to certain cost reimbursement fees and surcharges relative to solid waste management; to change certain provisions relating to tire disposal restrictions; to change certain provisions relating to yard trimmings disposal restrictions; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to solid waste management, is amended in Code Section 12-8-21, relating to declaration of policy and legislative intent relative to solid waste management, by revising subsection (g) as follows:
"(g) It is further the intent of the General Assembly to provide a frame of reference for the this state and all counties, municipal corporations, and solid waste management authorities in the this state relating to the handling of yard trimmings. The productivity of the soils of Georgia requires that nature's way of recycling vegetative matter be respected and followed and that such essential building materials are no longer wasted by being buried in landfills but are returned to the soil. It is also the intent of the General Assembly to encourage beneficial reuse of yard trimmings and other vegetative matter by composting and other methods of recycling and return of such vegetative matter to the soil and by reuse of yard trimmings to promote bioenergy and renewable energy goals. The General Assembly, therefore, adopts and recommends the following hierarchy for handling yard trimmings:
(1) Naturalized, low-maintenance landscaping requiring little or no cutting; (2) Grass cycling by mowing it high and letting it lie; (3) Return to the soil or other beneficial reuse on the site where the material was grown, including but not limited to:
(3)(A) Stacking branches into brush piles for use as wildlife habitats and for gradual decomposition into the soil; (4)(B) Composting on the site where the material was grown, followed by incorporation of the finished compost into the soil at that site; or (5)(C) Chipping woody material on the site where such material was generated; and (6)(4) Collecting yard trimmings and transporting them to another site to be chipped or composted for later use; and (7) Chipping woody material for later use as fiber fuel.: (A) Processed for mulch or feedstock for composting;

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(B) Processed for use as a bioenergy feedstock; or (C) Disposed in a lined landfill having a permitted gas collection system in operation by which landfill gas is directed to equipment or facilities for beneficial reuse such as electrical power generation, industrial end use, or other beneficial use promoting renewable energy goals."
SECTION 2. Said part is further amended in Code Section 12-8-22, relating to definitions, by revising paragraph (5.1) and adding a new paragraph (12.2) as follows:
"(5.1) 'Construction or demolition waste' means waste building materials and rubble resulting from construction, remodeling, repair, or demolition operations on pavements, houses, commercial buildings, and other structures. Such waste includes but is not limited to waste containing asbestos, wood, bricks, metal, concrete, wallboard, paper, cardboard, and other nonputrescible wastes associated with construction and demolition activities which have a low potential for ground-water contamination. Inert waste landfill materials approved by the board for disposal in landfills permitted by rule and regulation are also included in this definition if disposed in a construction or demolition waste landfill." "(12.2) 'Inert waste landfill' means a disposal facility accepting only wastes that will not or are not likely to cause production of leachate of environmental concern. Such wastes are limited to earth and earth-like products, concrete, cured asphalt, rock, bricks, yard trimmings, and land clearing debris such as stumps, limbs, and leaves. This definition excludes industrial and demolition waste not specifically listed in this paragraph."
SECTION 3. Said part is further amended in Code Section 12-8-24, relating to permits for solid waste or special solid waste handling, disposal, or thermal treatment technology facilities and inspection of solid waste generators, by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(k)(1) No person shall operate an inert waste landfill on or after January 1, 2013, without a valid application for the same on file with the director. Any person operating an inert waste landfill shall comply with regulatory requirements applicable to construction or demolition waste landfills with regard to buffer zones, explosive gases control, and financial assurance. (2) No person shall operate an inert waste landfill on or after July 1, 2014, without a valid permit for the same issued by the director. The regulatory requirements contained in such permits shall be limited to the requirements of paragraph (1) and paragraphs (3) through (13) of this subsection. (3) Only such waste as is acceptable under paragraph (12.2) of Code Section 12-8-22 shall be disposed of in an inert waste landfill. (4) No portion of the waste disposal area shall be located within 100 linear feet of any property line or enclosed structure.

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(5) Materials placed in inert waste landfills shall be spread in layers and compacted to the smallest practical volume, and a uniform compacted layer of clean earth cover no less than one foot in depth shall be placed over all exposed inert waste material at least monthly. (6) The inert waste landfill site shall be graded and drained to minimize runoff onto the inert waste landfill surface, to prevent erosion, and to drain water from the surface of the inert waste landfill. (7) Access to inert waste landfills shall be limited to authorized entrances which shall be closed when the site is not in operation. (8) Suitable means shall be provided to prevent and control fires. Stockpiled soil shall be considered to be the most satisfactory fire-fighting material. (9) A uniform compacted layer of final cover not less than two feet in depth and a vegetative cover shall be placed over the final lift not later than one month following final placement of inert waste within that lift. (10) Notice of final closure shall be provided to the director within 30 days of receiving the final load of waste. Any site that does not receive waste during a period of more than 180 days shall be deemed abandoned and in violation of this subsection unless properly closed. Notice of closure shall include the date of final waste receipt and an accurate legal description of the boundaries of the inert waste landfill. (11) All deeds for real property which have been used for inert waste landfilling shall include notice of the inert waste landfill operations, the date the inert waste landfill operation commenced and terminated, an accurate legal description of the actual location of the inert waste landfill, and a description of the type of solid wastes which have been deposited in the inert waste landfill. Concurrent with the submission of notice of final closure to the director, the owner or operator shall submit to the director confirmation that the information required in this subsection has been noticed on the property deed. (12) All wastes received at the inert waste landfill shall be reported annually. (13) A status report shall be submitted to the director annually."
SECTION 4. Said part is further amended in Code Section 12-8-25.4, relating to limits on the number of solid waste facilities within a given area, by revising subsection (c) as follows:
"(c) For the purposes of the criteria specified in subsection (b) of this Code section, the term 'landfill' shall include:
(1) Any active landfill permitted under authority of the state under this part or any prior general law of the state; and (2) Any inactive landfill so permitted under this part or any prior general law, which landfill ceased receiving waste on or after June 29, 1989, and is either in closure or postclosure status, provided that such a landfill which has completed postclosure care status shall no longer be included but for purposes of subsection (b) of this Code section, the count of landfills shall not include any permit by rule inert waste landfill or any private industry solid waste

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disposal facility; and in counting landfills, each existing landfill site shall be counted only once even if such landfill site has previously been expanded under a new or existing permit, provided the facilities under each new or existing permit are the same type landfill, are owned by the same person, and are contiguous or if not contiguous are separated only by the width of a public road."
SECTION 5. Said part is further amended in Code Section 12-8-39, relating to certain cost reimbursement fees and surcharges relative to solid waste management, by revising subsection (e) as follows:
"(e) After July 1, 1992, owners Owners or operators of any solid waste disposal facility other than an inert waste landfill as defined in regulations promulgated by the board or a private industry solid waste disposal facility shall assess and collect on behalf of the division from each disposer of waste a surcharge of 50 per ton of solid waste disposed. From July 1, 2003, through June 30, 2008, said surcharge shall be 65 per ton of solid waste disposed. After July 1, 2008, said surcharge shall be 75 per ton of solid waste disposed. Two percent of said surcharges collected may be retained by the owner or operator of any solid waste disposal facility collecting said surcharge to pay for costs associated with collecting said surcharge. Surcharges assessed and collected on behalf of the division shall be paid to the division on July 1, 1993, for the period July 1, 1992, through December 31, 1992. All subsequent payments shall be due on not later than the first day of July of each year for the preceding calendar year. Any facility permitted exclusively for the disposal of construction or demolition waste that conducts recycling activities for construction or demolition materials shall receive a credit towards such surcharges of 75 per ton of material recycled at the facility."
SECTION 6. Said part is further amended in Code Section 12-8-40.1, relating to tire disposal restrictions, by revising paragraph (3) of subsection (h) as follows:
"(3) The tire fees authorized in this subsection shall cease to be collected on June 30, 2011 2014. The director shall make an annual report to the House Committee on Natural Resources and Environment and the Senate Natural Resources and the Environment Committee regarding the status of the activities funded by the solid waste trust fund."
SECTION 7. Said part is further amended in Code Section 12-8-40.2, relating to yard trimmings disposal restrictions, by revising subsections (a) and (b) as follows:
"(a) Each city, county, or solid waste management authority shall may impose restrictions on yard trimmings which are generated in or may ultimately be disposed of in its area of jurisdiction; provided, however, that under no circumstances shall yard trimmings be placed in or mixed with municipal solid waste, except at:
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(2) Inert waste landfills; or (3) Lined municipal solid waste landfills having operating landfill gas collection systems directed to beneficial uses of landfill gas that promote renewable energy goals such as electrical power generation, industrial end use, or similar beneficial reuse. These restrictions shall include but are not limited to: (1) A requirement that yard trimmings not be placed in or mixed with municipal solid waste, except at landfills restricted to construction or demolition waste; (2) A ban on the disposal of yard trimmings at municipal solid waste disposal facilities having liners and leachate collection systems or requiring vertical expansion within its jurisdiction; (3) A requirement that yard trimmings be sorted and stored for collection in such a manner as to facilitate collection, composting, or other handling; and (4) A requirement that yard trimmings be sorted and stockpiled or chipped, composted, used as mulch, or otherwise beneficially reused or recycled to the maximum extent feasible. (b) Prior to September 1, 1996, each city, county, and solid waste authority is authorized but not required to impose restrictions on yard trimmings which are generated or may ultimately be disposed of in its area of jurisdiction. Such restrictions may include, but are not limited to, the restrictions stated in paragraphs (1) through (4) of subsection (a) of this Code section. Except as otherwise provided in subsection (a) of this Code section, owners and operators of municipal solid waste landfills shall be prohibited from disposing of yard trimmings in municipal solid waste landfills."
SECTION 8. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.
SECTION 9. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
The following amendment was read and adopted:
Representative Nix of the 69th offers the following amendment:
Amend the House Committee on Natural Resources and Environment substitute to HB 274 (LC 25 5855S) by replacing lines 4 through 7 with the following:
waste management; to change certain provisions
By deleting Sections 2, 3, and 4 in their entirety.
By redesignating Sections 5 through 9 as Sections 2 through 6, respectively.

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By replacing line 131 with the following:

other than an inert waste landfill as defined in regulations promulgated by the board or a

The Committee substitute, as amended, was adopted.

Pursuant to Rule 133, Representative Harrell of the 106th was excused from voting on HB 274.

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:

Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams N Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson N Ashe N Atwood N Austin N Baker N Battles Y Bearden N Beasley-Teague N Bell N Benfield N Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce N Bryant N Buckner Y Burns N Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke N Coomer Y Cooper N Crawford

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson N Dobbs N Dollar E Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans N Floyd N Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier N Fullerton
Gardner Y Geisinger N Golick N Gordon N Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B N Harden, M
Harrell Y Hatchett N Hatfield N Heard

N Heckstall Y Hembree N Henson N Hill N Holcomb Y Holmes N Holt N Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby N Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs N James Y Jasperse N Jerguson N Johnson
Jones, J N Jones, S N Jordan N Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin E Martin Y Maxwell

Y Mayo N McBrayer Y McCall N McKillip Y Meadows N Mills Y Mitchell N Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J N Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix N Oliver Y O'Neal N Pak N Parent Y Parrish
Parsons Y Peake N Powell, A N Powell, J N Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall N Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders N Scott, M N Scott, S

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C N Smith, E N Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R N Smith, T Y Smyre N Spencer N Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley N Thomas N Tinubu N Walker Y Watson Y Welch N Weldon N Wilkerson N Wilkinson N Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
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On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 104, nays 68.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute, as amended.
Representatives Clark of the 98th and Teasley of the 38th stated that they inadvertently voted "aye" on the preceding roll call. They wished to be recorded as voting "nay" thereon.
Representative Fludd of the 66th stated that he inadvertently voted "nay" on the preceding roll call. He wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon.
House of Representatives 401 Paul D. Coverdell Legislative Office Building
Atlanta, Georgia 30334
March 16, ad 2011
Dear Mr. Clerk,
Article III, Section V, Paragraph III, of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, provides in part that "No bill shall pass which refers to more than one subject matter." Further, Article I, Section II, Paragraph V, provides that "Legislative acts in violation of this Constitution or the Constitution of the United States are void, and the judiciary shall so declare them." This version of HB 274 unconstitutionally refers to more than one subject matter. As such, I was unable to vote in favor of it.
Respectfully,
/s/ Bobby Franklin
The Speaker assumed the Chair.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Ewing, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate:
SB 102. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Rogers of the 21st, Sims of the 12th, Williams of the 19th, Shafer of the 48th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, so as to provide and revise certain definitions; to revise certain provisions relative to the carrying and possession of firearms; to provide for penalties; to revise certain terminology; to revise the manner of issuance of and qualifications for firearms licenses; to provide for related matters; to amend Article 27 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to loitering at or disrupting schools, and Chapter 38 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to operators of private detective businesses and private security businesses, so as to conform certain language; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 121. By Senators Miller of the 49th, Tolleson of the 20th, Jeffares of the 17th, Ginn of the 47th and Gooch of the 51st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 14, Code Section 27-1-13, and Code Section 52-7-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to, respectively, corporation commissioner, disposition of funds received by the Department of Natural Resources, appropriations, and grants and donations for natural resources conservation camps, and numbering of watercraft vessels, so as to provide for refunding of fees under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 187. By Senators McKoon of the 29th, Butterworth of the 50th, Thompson of the 5th and Chance of the 16th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 26 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Georgia Registered Professional Nurse Practice Act," so as to revise the nursing education program requirements for licensure as a registered nurse; to revise certain provisions relating to the requirements for registered professional nurses in nontraditional nursing education programs; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 203. By Senators Bethel of the 54th, Mullis of the 53rd and Albers of the 56th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 23 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Annotated, relating to licensing of agents, agencies, subagents, counselors, and adjusters, so as to provide that certain individuals who collect and input data into an automated claims adjudication system are exempt from licensure; to provide for definitions; to change certain resident independent adjuster license requirements; to add certain nonresident independent adjuster

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license requirements; to provided for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 206. By Senator Bulloch of the 11th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to hunting, trapping, and fishing licenses and permits, so as to change certain provisions relating to wildlife control permits; to prohibit releasing any trapped or transported feral hog into any area that is not fenced to prevent the escape of such feral hog onto the land of another; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the House was taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 277. By Representatives Shaw of the 176th, Maddox of the 172nd, Roberts of the 154th, Williams of the 165th, Black of the 174th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act 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, so as to regulate the baiting and hunting of deer and feral hogs; to change certain provisions relating to unlawful enticement of game; to change certain provisions relating to seasons and bag limits, promulgation of rules and regulations by the Board of Natural Resources, possession of more than bag limit, and reporting number of deer killed; to change certain provisions relating to restrictions on hunting feral hogs; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
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, so as to change certain provisions relating to unlawful enticement of game and hunting in the vicinity of feed or bait; to change certain provisions relating to restrictions on hunting feral hogs; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

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SECTION 1. 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, is amended by revising Code Section 27-3-9, relating to unlawful enticement of game, as follows:
"27-3-9. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Northern zone' means the northern zone for hunting deer with firearms as established pursuant to subsection (c) of Code Section 27-3-15. (2) 'Southern zone' means the southern zone for hunting deer with firearms as established pursuant to subsection (c) of Code Section 27-3-15. (a.1) It shall be unlawful for any person to place, expose, deposit, distribute, or scatter any corn, wheat, or other grains, salts, apples, or other feeds or bait so as to constitute a lure or attraction or enticement for any game bird or game animal, other than deer, on or over any area where hunters are or will be hunting; provided, however, that it shall be lawful to hunt deer within the vicinity of such feeds if the hunter is at least 200 yards away from and not within sight of the feed or bait. (b)(1) Except as otherwise provided by law or regulation, it shall be unlawful for any person to hunt any game bird or game animal upon, over, around, or near any place where any such corn, wheat, or other grains, salts, apples, or other feed or bait has been placed, exposed, deposited, distributed, or scattered so as to constitute a lure, attraction, or enticement to such birds or animals. It shall also be unlawful to hunt any game animal or game bird upon, over, around, or near any such place for a period of ten days following the complete removal of all such feed or bait. (2) The prohibitions of paragraph (1) of this subsection shall not apply to:
(A) The hunting of deer in the northern zone, other than on lands under the ownership or control and management of the state or federal government, if the hunter is at least 200 yards away from and not within sight of such feed or bait; and (B) The hunting of deer in the southern zone, other than on lands under the ownership or control and management of the state or federal government, if the hunter has written permission of the landowner to hunt upon, over, around, or near such feed or bait, except as otherwise provided by paragraph (3) of this subsection. (3)(A) The board may by rule or regulation restrict the feeding, baiting, or hunting of deer upon, over, around, or near such feed or bait in any county wherein there is a documented occurrence of a communicable disease in deer and in any county adjoining such county. Such restriction may be imposed in such county and any adjoining county for a period of up to and including one year and may be extended for additional periods of up to and including two years each upon documentation that the communicable disease is still present in deer in such county. No person shall feed, bait, or hunt deer in violation of any restriction imposed pursuant to this paragraph. (B) The department shall give notice of such restriction by mail or electronic means to each person holding a current license to hunt whose last known address is within

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a restricted county. The department may place or designate the placement of signs and markers so as to give notice of such restriction. (c) When a conservation ranger is aware or becomes aware that a clearly identifiable area of land or field is baited for doves in such a manner that hunting thereon would be a violation of paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section, it shall be the duty of the conservation ranger to require the owner or other person having lawful possession or control of the baited area of land or field to remove such bait. The conservation ranger shall require such owner or other person to erect on the area of land or field signs having printed thereon the words: 'No Hunting, Baited Field.' Such signs shall remain for ten days after bait is removed. The printing on such signs shall be clearly visible to a person with normal eyesight from a distance of at least 50 yards. A sufficient number of such signs shall be erected to provide reasonable notice to hunters that the field or area is baited for doves. If the conservation ranger cannot locate the owner or other person having lawful possession or control of the baited area of land or field baited for doves, it shall be the duty of such conservation ranger to erect such signs. The owner or other person having lawful possession or control of a baited an area or field baited for doves who fails to comply with an order of a conservation ranger requiring the removal of bait or the erection of signs, or both, as required by this subsection shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. When a conservation ranger is aware that a clearly identifiable area of land or field is baited for doves in such a manner that hunting thereon would be a violation of paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section prior to any such violation, no charge may be brought against any person under paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section unless the provisions of this subsection have been followed. Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to preclude the owner or other person having lawful possession or control of a baited area or field from being charged with and convicted of a violation of subsection (a) (a.1) of this Code section. Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to preclude a person's being charged with and convicted of a violation of paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section when such violation is on a baited an area of land or field baited for doves which was not previously identified by a conservation ranger as provided in this subsection prior to such violation."
SECTION 2. Said part is further amended in Code Section 27-3-24, relating to restrictions on hunting feral hogs, by revising subsection (a) and adding a new subsection (a.1) as follows:
"(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 subsection 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,

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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 Reserved; (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 is carried on the person of a hunter, affixed to a helmet or hat worn by a hunter, or part of a belt system worn by a hunter may be used for locating feral hogs; or (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. (a.1)(1) The board may by rule or regulation restrict the feeding, baiting, or hunting of feral hogs upon, over, around, or near feed or bait in any county wherein there is a documented occurrence of a communicable disease in deer and in any county adjoining such county. Such restriction may be imposed in such county and any adjoining county for a period of up to and including one year and may be extended for additional periods of up to and including two years each upon documentation that the communicable disease is still present in deer in such county. No person shall feed, bait, or hunt feral hogs in violation of any restriction imposed pursuant to this paragraph. (2) The department shall give notice of such restriction by mail or electronic means to each person holding a current license to hunt whose last known address is within a restricted county. The department may place or designate the placement of signs and markers so as to give notice of such restriction."
SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
The following amendment was read:
Representatives Shaw of the 176th and Roberts of the 154th offer the following amendment:
Amend the House Committee on Game, Fish, and Parks substitute to HB 277 (LC 25 5872S) by inserting between lines 22 and 23 the following:
(a.2) It shall be unlawful for any person to place, expose, deposit, distribute, or scatter any corn, wheat, or other grains, salts, apples, or other feed or bait so as to

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constitute a lure, attraction, or enticement for any game bird or game animal within 50 yards of any property ownership boundary.

By inserting between lines 49 and 50 the following:

(4) Any person who takes any big game animal, other than deer, within 200 yards of any place where any corn, wheat, or other grains, salts, apples, or other feed or bait has been placed, exposed, deposited, distributed, or scattered so as to constitute a lure, attraction, or enticement for any game bird or game animal shall, upon conviction of thereof, be guilty of a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature and shall be punished as provided by Code Section 17-10-4.

By deleting the quotation marks at the end of line 112 and inserting between lines 112 and 113 the following:

(a.2) It shall be unlawful for any person to place, expose, deposit, distribute, or scatter any corn, wheat, or other grains, salts, apples, or other feed or bait so as to constitute a lure, attraction, or enticement for feral hogs within 50 yards of any property ownership boundary."

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

Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams N Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood N Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden N Beasley-Teague N Bell N Benfield Y Benton Y Black N Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks
Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson N Dobbs Y Dollar E Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier N Fullerton
Gardner Y Geisinger N Golick Y Gordon

Heckstall Y Hembree N Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby N Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J
Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser N Kendrick Y Kidd N Knight

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris N Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell

N Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R
Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas N Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson N Welch

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Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B N Harden, M N Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Y Lane Y Lindsey
Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin E Martin Y Maxwell

Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders
Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R N Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 146, nays 22.

The amendment was adopted.

Representative Long of the 61st 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 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:

Abdul-Salaam N Abrams N Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson N Ashe Y Atwood N Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden N Beasley-Teague N Bell N Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock N Brockway N Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns N Byrd Y Carter

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson N Dobbs Y Dollar E Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Franklin Y Frazier N Fullerton
Gardner Y Geisinger N Golick

Heckstall Y Hembree N Henson N Hill N Holcomb Y Holmes N Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard N Huckaby N Hudson Y Hugley N Jackson N Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan N Kaiser N Kendrick Y Kidd

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall N McKillip N Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell N Morgan Y Morris N Mosby Y Murphy N Neal, J N Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix
Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak N Parent Y Parrish N Parsons Y Peake N Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett

N Setzler Y Shaw N Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L N Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R N Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley N Thomas N Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson

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N Casas Channell
Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman N Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer
Cooper N Crawford

Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B N Harden, M N Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

N Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin E Martin Y Maxwell

Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall N Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders
Scott, M Y Scott, S

N Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R N Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 122, nays 48.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute, as amended.

Due to a mechanical malfunction, the vote of Representative Oliver of the 83rd was not recorded on the preceding roll call. She wished to be recorded as voting "nay" thereon.

The following messages were received from the Senate through Mr. Ewing, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate:

SB 211. By Senator Tolleson of the 20th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 41 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to lead poisoning prevention, so as to provide for certain federal regulations copies, fees, corrective orders, and violations related to such chapter; to provide for legislative purpose; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 219. By Senators Harbison of the 15th, Loudermilk of the 52nd, McKoon of the 29th, Jeffares of the 17th and Hill of the 32nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to adopt the "Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children"; to provide for a short title; to provide for the purpose and policy of said compact; to define the terminology used in said compact; to provide for applicability; to provide for

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educational records and enrollment; to provide for placement and attendance; to provide for eligibility; to provide for graduation; to provide for state coordination services; to create the Interstate Commission on Educational Opportunity for Military Children; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the Senate:
SB 220. By Senator Carter of the 1st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Board of Regents, so as to provide for multiyear lease agreements; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following resolution of the Senate:
SR 68. By Senators Loudermilk of the 52nd, Rogers of the 21st, Staton of the 18th, Hill of the 32nd, Albers of the 56th and others:
A RESOLUTION creating the Science and Technology Strategic Initiative Joint Study Commission; and for other purposes.
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate:
SB 143. By Senators Henson of the 41st and Shafer of the 48th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 24A of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to massage therapy practice, so as to provide that an applicant for a license by endorsement shall provide certain information; to repeal certain obsolete provisions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 185. By Senators Sims of the 12th, Hooks of the 14th, Seay of the 34th, Tate of the 38th, Davis of the 22nd and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1A of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to early care and learning, so as to provide for emergency closure of an early care and education program upon the death of a minor or certain circumstances; to revise definitions; to provide for certain procedures; to provide for hearings; to provide for contesting a closure; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 210. By Senator Loudermilk of the 52nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding torts, so as to provide for liability for violations of laws relating to abortion; to provide for definitions; to provide for the wrongful death of an unborn child; to provide for immunity under certain circumstances; to provide for witness testimony and evidence; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 214. By Senators Hill of the 32nd and Rogers of the 21st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to inmate policies, so as to provide definitions; to provide that it is illegal to provide or attempt to provide an inmate with a wireless handset; to provide that it is illegal for an inmate to possess, obtain, or attempt to obtain a wireless handset; to provide penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 218. By Senators Williams of the 19th and Bulloch of the 11th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to submerged cultural resources, so as to change certain provisions relating to permits and authorization to contract for investigation, survey, or recovery operations and renewal and revocation of permits; to provide for investigation, survey, and sales of certain sunken logs to which the state holds title; to provide for administration of such a program; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 223. By Senators Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Rogers of the 21st, Hill of the 32nd, Ginn of the 47th, Albers of the 56th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the organization of the executive branch generally, so as to establish the "Georgia Government Accountability Act"; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative intent; to create the Legislative Sunset Advisory Committee; to authorize the committee to review and evaluate state agencies' productivity, efficiency, and responsiveness; to provide for the automatic abolition of certain state agencies contingent upon adoption of a resolution by the General Assembly declaring that the state laws applicable to such agency have been repealed, revised, or reassigned; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 231. By Senators Tippins of the 37th and Williams of the 19th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 42-8-60 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to probation prior to adjudication of guilt, violation of probation, and review of criminal record by a judge, so as to provide additional offenses for which first offender status shall not be granted; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 234. By Senator Rogers of the 21st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Georgia Public Revenue Code," so as to extensively revise provisions relating to ad valorem tax assessments and appeals from such assessments; to provide that no execution shall issue while an appeal is pending; to provide a procedure for taxpayers to notify tax officials of errors on their part and for correction of errors; to provide for a notice of excessive increase where a tax assessment is increased by more than a certain percentage; to provide for other related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 236. By Senators Cowsert of the 46th, Crosby of the 13th, Williams of the 19th and Goggans of the 7th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to cancellation, suspension, and revocation of drivers' licenses, so as to provide for matters relative to drivers' licenses of persons convicted of driving under the influence; to amend Article 7 of Chapter 8 of Title 42 of the O.C.G.A., relating to ignition interlock devices as probation condition, so as to provide the courts with more authority with regard to the availability of ignition interlock device limited driving permits or probationary licenses and habitual violator probationary licenses for drivers convicted of a

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second DUI; to provide a court the ability to issue a certificate for such permits and licenses; to change provisions relating to proof of compliance with Code Section 42-8-111; and for other purposes.
SB 240. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Stoner of the 6th and Jackson of the 24th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to create a new class of motor vehicles to be known as personal transportation vehicles; to provide for a definition; to provide an exception; to provide for rights and duties of drivers of personal transportation vehicles; to provide for rules of the road; to provide for local ordinances regulating personal transportation vehicles; to provide for operation of such vehicles on the public highways; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 251. By Senators Shafer of the 48th, Goggans of the 7th, McKoon of the 29th and Hill of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, so as to provide for the transition from an annual renewal to a biennial renewal of licenses of agents, agencies, subagents, counselors, and adjusters; to provide for adjustment of licensing fees as necessary to accommodate biennial licensing; to provide for promulgation of rules and regulations by the Commissioner; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 252. By Senators Shafer of the 48th, Goggans of the 7th, McKoon of the 29th and Hill of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the authorization and general requirements for the transaction of insurance, so as to provide that the Commissioner shall determine if an insurer meets the definition of a reinsurer; to provide for the definition of a reinsurer; to provide for designation on the certificate of authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purpose.
The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following resolutions of the Senate:
SR 312. By Senators Carter of the 1st, Williams of the 19th, Jackson of the 2nd, Staton of the 18th, Cowsert of the 46th and others:

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A RESOLUTION endorsing the efforts to deepen the ports in Savannah, Georgia, and Charleston, South Carolina; and for other purposes.
SR 343. By Senator Mullis of the 53rd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and service of PFC Samuel Stephens Lance and dedicating an intersection in his honor; and for other purposes.
Representative O'Neal of the 146th moved that the House do now adjourn until 1:00 o'clock, P.M., Monday, March 21, 2011, and the motion prevailed.
Pursuant to the adjournment Resolution previously adopted by the House and Senate, the Speaker announced the House adjourned until 1:00 o'clock, P.M., Monday, March 21, 2011.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Monday, March 21, 2011

Thirty-First Legislative Day

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 1:00 o'clock, P.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.

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

Abdul-Salaam Abrams E Allison Amerson E Anderson Atwood Baker Battles Bearden Beasley-Teague Bell Benfield Benton Black Braddock Brockway Brooks Bruce Bryant Burns Byrd Carter Casas Channell Cheokas Clark, J Clark, V Coleman Cooke Coomer Cooper Davis

Dempsey Dickerson Dickey Dickson Dollar E Drenner Dudgeon Dutton Ehrhart England Epps, C Epps, J Evans Fludd Franklin Frazier Fullerton Gardner Geisinger Golick Gordon Greene Hamilton Hanner Harden, B E Harden, M Harrell Hatchett E Hatfield Heard Heckstall

Hembree Henson Hill Holcomb Holmes Holt Horne Houston Howard Huckaby Hudson Hugley Jackson Jacobs James Jasperse Jerguson Jones, J Jones, S Jordan Kaiser Kendrick Kidd Knight Lane Lindsey Long Maddox, B Maddox, G Manning Martin

E Maxwell McBrayer
E McCall McKillip Meadows Mills Morgan Morris Murphy Neal, J Neal, Y Nimmer Nix Oliver O'Neal Pak Parrish Parsons Peake Powell, J Purcell Ramsey
E Reece Rice Riley Roberts Rogers Rynders
E Scott, M Scott, S Shaw

Sheldon Sims, B E Sims, C Smith, E Smith, K Smith, L Smith, R Smith, T Spencer Stephens, M Stephens, R Talton Tankersley Taylor, D Taylor, R Taylor, T Teasley Thomas Tinubu Watson Welch E Weldon Wilkerson Wilkinson Willard Williams, A Williams, E Williams, R Williamson Yates Ralston, Speaker

The following members were off the floor of the House when the roll was called:

Representatives Ashe of the 56th, Austin of the 10th, Buckner of the 130th, Crawford of the 16th, Dawkins-Haigler of the 93rd, Dobbs of the 53rd, Lucas of the 139th, Marin of the 96th, Mayo of the 91st, Mitchell of the 88th, Mosby of the 90th, Parent of the 81st,

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Powell of the 29th, Pruett of the 144th, Randall of the 138th, Setzler of the 35th, Smyre of the 132nd, Stephenson of the 92nd, and Walker of the 107th.
They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Reverend Beverly Rollins, Stone Mountain, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Davis of the 109th, Chairman of the Committee on Information and Audits, reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day had been read and found to be correct.
By unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.
3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.
4. Reports of Standing Committees.
5. Third reading and passage of Local uncontested Bills.
6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 558. By Representatives Spencer of the 180th, Holt of the 112th, Lane of the 167th, Atwood of the 179th, Mitchell of the 88th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 91 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to contracting and bidding requirements, so as to authorize local governments to apply, by local ordinance or resolution, a preference for local resident businesses in

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considering bids for local public works projects; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 559. By Representatives Buckner of the 130th, Hugley of the 133rd, Smyre of the 132nd, Smith of the 131st and Smith of the 129th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the offenses of assault and battery and related offenses, so as to increase the punishment for certain crimes committed upon health care workers in the line of duty; to change provisions relating to assault, aggravated assault, simple battery, battery, and aggravated battery; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 560. By Representatives Williams of the 4th, Dickson of the 6th and Weldon of the 3rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create and establish the Dalton-Whitfield County Charter and Consolidation Commission; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for the appointment of the members of said commission; to provide for the organizational meeting of the charter and consolidation commission and for the election of officers; to provide for the powers and duties of said commission; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.
HB 561. By Representative Pruett of the 144th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act to provide for the compensation and expenses of the chairperson and members of the Board of Education of Dodge County," approved April 19, 2000 (Ga. L. 2000, p. 4466), so as to provide that such officers shall receive such compensation and expenses as provided by general law; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.

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HB 562. By Representative Pruett of the 144th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act entitled "An Act to abolish the office of Treasurer of Dodge County", approved August 16, 1920 (Ga. L. 1920), as amended; to provide that the county commission is authorized to appoint a chief financial officer and to designate his or her duties; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 563. By Representatives Taylor of the 55th, Ashe of the 56th, Lindsey of the 54th, Abrams of the 84th, Kaiser of the 59th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to approve and levy a certain 1 percent additional excise tax by and for the City of Atlanta as authorized by general law; to provide for conditions; to provide a conditional effective date; to provide for conditional automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 564. By Representatives Maddox of the 127th, Roberts of the 154th and McCall of the 30th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-5-7.4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to bona fide conservation use assessment of property for ad valorem tax purposes, so as to provide that certain use of property for collection and conversion of solar energy shall not constitute a breach of a conservation use covenant for purposes of said Code section; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 565. By Representative Scott of the 2nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Georgia Crime Information Center, so as to change provisions relating to disclosure and dissemination of criminal records to private persons and businesses; to amend Code Section 5-6-34 of the O.C.G.A., relating to judgments and rulings deemed directly appealable, so as to provide for a cross-reference; to amend Code Section 15-11-83 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to when a child may be fingerprinted or photographed and confidentiality of information, so as to

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correct a cross-reference; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 566. By Representatives Jackson of the 142nd, Frazier of the 123rd, Williams of the 89th and Bruce of the 64th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Jefferson County and to provide for its powers and duties; to provide for definitions; to provide for the composition of the board and the selection and appointment of members; to provide for the qualification, terms, and removal of members; to provide for oaths and privileges; to provide for meetings, procedures, and vacancies; to relieve certain officers of powers and duties and to provide for the transfer of functions to the newly created board; to provide for certain expenditures of public funds; to provide for compensation of members of the board and personnel; to provide for offices and equipment; to provide for the board's performance of certain functions and duties for certain municipalities; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 567. By Representatives Benfield of the 85th, Morgan of the 39th, Kaiser of the 59th and Drenner of the 86th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Subpart 3 of Part 1 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public school students' records, so as to provide that public high schools shall provide students and parents and guardians with the option of not releasing their personal information to military recruiters; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
HB 568. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Martin of the 47th, Bearden of the 68th, Ehrhart of the 36th, Maddox of the 127th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to alcoholic beverages, so as to provide for limited exceptions to the three-tier distribution of alcoholic beverages; to provide for definitions; to provide for an annual license fee for a craft brewery; to change certain provisions relating to the limited exception to the three-tier distribution of alcoholic beverages for a brewpub; to require an

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affidavit of a brewpub licensee under certain circumstances; to provide for the creation of a limited exception to the three-tier distribution of alcoholic beverages for a craft brewery; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries.
HB 569. By Representative Hatfield of the 177th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Charlton County and to provide for its powers and duties; to provide for definitions; to provide for the composition of the board and the selection and appointment of members; to provide for the qualification, terms, and removal of members; to provide for oaths and privileges; to provide for meetings, procedures, and vacancies; to relieve certain officers of powers and duties and to provide for the transfer of functions to the newly created board; to provide for certain expenditures of public funds; to provide for compensation of members of the board and personnel; to provide for offices and equipment; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 570. By Representative Hatfield of the 177th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that the judge of the Probate Court of Charlton County shall also serve as the chief magistrate of the Magistrate Court of Charlton County on and after January 1, 2013; to provide for the compensation of such judge for service as chief magistrate; to provide for the continuation in office and expiration of term of the current chief magistrate; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HR 610. By Representatives Williams of the 165th, Brooks of the 63rd, Abrams of the 84th, Smyre of the 132nd, Tinubu of the 60th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the Harris Neck Land Trust as the legal entity pursuing the return of the 2,687 acres of land in McIntosh County from the federal government and supporting these efforts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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HR 615. By Representatives Gordon of the 162nd, Stephens of the 161st, Bryant of the 160th, Stephens of the 164th, Purcell of the 159th and others:

A RESOLUTION urging the formation of a committee by the City of Savannah and Southeast LNG to study the transport of liquefied natural gas through Chatham County; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

HR 616. By Representatives Benfield of the 85th, Henson of the 87th, Drenner of the 86th, Parent of the 81st and Abrams of the 84th:

A RESOLUTION expressing support of federal legislation that would better protect and inform consumers regarding cosmetic products; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.

HR 617. By Representative Atwood of the 179th and Lane of the 167th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Willou Copeland Smith and dedicating a road in her honor; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

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

HB 538 HB 540 HB 542 HB 544 HB 546 HB 548 HB 550 HB 554 HB 556 HR 585 HR 598 SB 63 SB 112 SB 138 SB 150

HB 539 HB 541 HB 543 HB 545 HB 547 HB 549 HB 553 HB 555 HB 557 HR 586 SB 39 SB 98 SB 135 SB 140 SB 156

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SB 161 SB 177 SB 181 SB 193

SB 168 SB 178 SB 186 SB 245

Representative Sims of the 169th District, Chairman of the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Legislation has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 537 Do Pass HB 551 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Sims of the 169th
Chairman

The following Resolutions of the House, referred to the House Rules Subcommittee on Invites, were reported by the Committee on Rules with the following recommendations:

HR 476 Do Pass HR 524 Do Pass

HR 521 Do Pass HR 553 Do Pass

Pursuant to HR 526, the House commended The Links, Incorporated, and recognized March 21, 2011, as Links Day at the state capitol.

The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR MONDAY, MARCH 21, 2011

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 31st Legislative Day as enumerated below:

DEBATE CALENDAR

Open Rule

None

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Modified Open Rule

HR 381

Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976; support the modernization (Substitute)(NR&E-McKillip-115th)

Modified Structured Rule

HR 248

National Board Certified Teachers; intent to fund; express (Substitute)(EdEhrhart-36th)

Structured Rule

None

Bills and Resolutions on this calendar may be called in any order the Speaker desires.

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Meadows of the 5th
Chairman

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

HB 537. By Representatives Parrish of the 156th, Jackson of the 142nd and Hatchett of the 143rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Small Claims Court of Johnson County, now the Magistrate Court of Johnson County, approved April 6, 1981 (Ga. L. 1981, p. 4031), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 12, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 4006), and an Act approved March 12, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 4746), so as to provide that on and after January 1, 2013, the probate judge shall serve as chief magistrate of the Magistrate Court of Johnson County; to provide for the office of the current magistrate and the expiration of his term; to repeal certain Acts; to provide for submission of this Act for preclearance under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide an effective date; 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.

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HB 551. By Representatives Benton of the 31st and McCall of the 30th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Jackson County and to provide for its powers and duties; to provide for definitions; to provide for submission under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide effective dates; 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.

By unanimous consent, the following roll call vote was made applicable to the previously read Bills.

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

Y Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams E Allison Y Amerson E Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson
Dobbs Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett E Hatfield Y Heard

Y Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley
Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J
Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin E Maxwell

Y Mayo Y McBrayer E McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey
Randall E Reece
Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders E Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T
Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch E Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson
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On the passage of the Bills, the ayes were 160, nays 0.

The Bills, having received the requisite constitutional majority, were passed.

Representative Dobbs of the 53rd 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.

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

SB 10.

By Senators Bulloch of the 11th, Rogers of the 21st, Balfour of the 9th, Stoner of the 6th, Sims of the 12th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 3-3-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the local authorization and regulation of sales of alcoholic beverages on Sunday, so as to provide that in each county or municipality in which package sales of only malt beverages and wine by retailers is lawful, the governing authority of the county or municipality, as appropriate, may authorize package sales by a retailer of malt beverages and wine on Sundays from 12:30 P.M. until 11:30 P.M., if approved by referendum; to provide procedures; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries.

SB 40.

By Senators Murphy of the 27th, Rogers of the 21st, Mullis of the 53rd, Gooch of the 51st, Miller of the 49th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 10 of Title 13 of the O.C.G.A., relating to security and immigration compliance, so as to provide penalties for the failure of a public employer to utilize the federal work authorization program; to provide for definitions; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 10 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to obstruction of public administration and related offenses, so as to provide for the state offense for failure of an alien to carry a certificate of registration as required by federal law; to amend Chapter 5 of Title 17 of the O.C.G.A., relating to searches and seizures, so as to provide for the arrest of illegal aliens; to amend Code Section 50-36-1 of the O.C.G.A., relating to verification of lawful presence within the United States for receipt of certain government benefits, so as to provide penalties for the failure of an agency head to verify the lawful immigration status of certain applicants for public benefits; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.

SB 50. By Senator Hamrick of the 30th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-6-95 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to priorities of distribution of fines, forfeitures, surcharges, additional fees, and costs in cases of partial payments into the court, so as to add certain fees for funding of local victim assistance programs into the list of priorities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

SB 52.

By Senators Butler of the 55th, Carter of the 42nd, Fort of the 39th, Orrock of the 36th, James of the 35th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-10-102 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the powers and duties of constables, so as to require marshals to notify protected persons upon the service of certain protective orders; to amend Code Section 15-16-17, relating to the service and execution of processes from justices' courts, so as to require sheriffs to notify protected persons upon the service of certain protective orders; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

SB 54.

By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Staton of the 18th, Gooch of the 51st, Miller of the 49th, Jackson of the 24th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 3 of Chapter 6 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to advertising on the state highway system, so as to add a definition of "on-premise" or "onproperty" signs; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting provisions; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

SB 57.

By Senators Gooch of the 51st, Mullis of the 53rd, Miller of the 49th, Jackson of the 24th, Ginn of the 47th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 5 of Title 40, relating to commercial drivers' licenses, so as to prohibit persons convicted of

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a criminal offense against a victim who is a minor from driving commercial motor vehicles designed to transport 16 or more persons; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

SB 62.

By Senators Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Albers of the 56th, Bethel of the 54th, McKoon of the 29th, Loudermilk of the 52nd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 2 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sovereignty and jurisdiction of the state, so as to provide that no private property shall be alienated to any other state, territory, or nation or to the federal government which would result in an extinguishment or diminution of the exercise of state sovereignty or jurisdiction without the consent of the General Assembly; to provide that any act which results in the extinguishment or diminution of the state's right to exercise sovereignty or jurisdiction over property shall not be recognized by the state and shall be void and of no effect; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

SB 80.

By Senators McKoon of the 29th, Bethel of the 54th, Cowsert of the 46th, Gooch of the 51st, Albers of the 56th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 24-4-60 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to requirement for DNA analysis of blood of persons convicted of certain sex offenses or convicted of a felony and incarcerated in a state correctional facility, so as to provide for DNA analysis of persons arrested for felony offenses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.

SB 82.

By Senators Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, McKoon of the 29th, Crosby of the 13th, Williams of the 19th and Rogers of the 21st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, so as to provide for oaths of election superintendents and election supervisors and designees of boards of election; to provide that appointments of poll

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officers shall be made available to the public; to clarify who may vote in runoff primaries; to provide that the list of persons who have qualified with the state executive committee of a political party shall be provided to the office of the Secretary of State; to clarify the manner of appointment of registrars; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
SB 93. By Senators Carter of the 1st, Goggans of the 7th and Bethel of the 54th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to controlled substances, so as to change certain provisions relating to Schedule I, III, IV, and V controlled substances; to change certain provisions relating to the definition of "dangerous drug"; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
SB 101. By Senators Stone of the 23rd, Jackson of the 24th, Cowsert of the 46th, Davis of the 22nd, Miller of the 49th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 2 of Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to poll officers, so as to provide for the Student Teen Election Participant program; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
SB 102. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Rogers of the 21st, Sims of the 12th, Williams of the 19th, Shafer of the 48th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, so as to provide and revise certain definitions; to revise certain provisions relative to the carrying and possession of firearms; to provide for penalties; to revise certain terminology; to revise the manner of issuance of and qualifications for firearms licenses; to provide for related matters; to amend Article 27 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to loitering at or disrupting schools, and Chapter 38 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to operators of private detective

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businesses and private security businesses, so as to conform certain language; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
SB 109. By Senators McKoon of the 29th, Williams of the 19th, Cowsert of the 46th and Staton of the 18th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, so as to adjust the dates for certain elections to be held in 2012 and the dates for qualifying for such elections; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
SB 114. By Senators Grant of the 25th, Staton of the 18th, Hooks of the 14th and Shafer of the 48th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state license requirements and regulations for manufacture, distribution, and package sales, so as to provide for the issuance of a manufacturer's or distiller's license to a fruit grower for the manufacture of distilled spirits under certain circumstances; to provide for the issuance of a manufacturer's or distiller's license authorizing the manufacture of distilled spirits from agricultural products other than perishable fruits grown in this state under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries.
SB 119. By Senators James of the 35th, Williams of the 19th, Jones of the 10th, Seay of the 34th, Davenport of the 44th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to scholarships, loans, and grants, so as to revise certain definitions relating to tuition equalization grants and HOPE scholarships and grants; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

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SB 121. By Senators Miller of the 49th, Tolleson of the 20th, Jeffares of the 17th, Ginn of the 47th and Gooch of the 51st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 14, Code Section 27-1-13, and Code Section 52-7-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to, respectively, corporation commissioner, disposition of funds received by the Department of Natural Resources, appropriations, and grants and donations for natural resources conservation camps, and numbering of watercraft vessels, so as to provide for refunding of fees under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
SB 139. By Senators Stone of the 23rd, Davis of the 22nd, Bethel of the 54th and Jackson of the 24th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 6 of Title 5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to appellate practice, so as to provide for appeals involving nonmonetary judgments in child custody cases; to change provisions relating to judgments and ruling deemed directly appealable; to change provisions relating to cases requiring application for appeal; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
SB 141. By Senators Jones of the 10th, Butler of the 55th, Jackson of the 2nd, Carter of the 42nd, Davenport of the 44th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Community Affairs, so as to create the Martin Luther King, Jr. Advisory Council; to provide for membership on the commission; to provide for terms and duties of members; to provide for an annual report; to provide for the establishment of a not for profit corporation; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

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SB 143. By Senators Henson of the 41st and Shafer of the 48th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 24A of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to massage therapy practice, so as to provide that an applicant for a license by endorsement shall provide certain information; to repeal certain obsolete provisions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries.
SB 155. By Senators Albers of the 56th, Mullis of the 53rd, Goggans of the 7th and Murphy of the 27th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 5 of Chapter 9 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Georgia State Indemnification Fund, so as to provide a short title; to provide that, in the case of death or organic brain damage suffered in the line of duty by a law enforcement officer, firefighter, emergency medical technician, emergency management specialist, or prison guard, if such person does not have an unremarried spouse or dependents, the indemnification payment shall be made to the parents or siblings of such person; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.
SB 157. By Senators Jeffares of the 17th, Rogers of the 21st, Williams of the 19th, Gooch of the 51st, Ginn of the 47th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to waste management, so as to provide that local solid waste management and reporting shall be optional; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources & Environment.
SB 163. By Senators Butterworth of the 50th, Rogers of the 21st, Gooch of the 51st, Heath of the 31st, Cowsert of the 46th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections, so as to provide certain requirements for the identification of campaign communications, advertising,

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and literature; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
SB 166. By Senators Stone of the 23rd, Mullis of the 53rd and Jeffares of the 17th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, so as to extensively revise the requirements for continuing care providers and facilities; to revise definitions; to provide for enforcement powers of the Commissioner of Insurance; to revise provisions relating to annual disclosure statements; to revise requirements for continuing care agreements; to provide extensive requirements for disclosure statements; to provide for specific financial requirements; to provide for supervision, rehabilitation, and liquidation of a continuing care provider facility; to revise provisions relating to penalties for violations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
SB 172. By Senators Shafer of the 48th, Unterman of the 45th, Albers of the 56th, Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Thompson of the 5th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 19 of the O.C.G.A., relating to adoption, so as to require a home study by an evaluator prior to the placement of a child into the home of adoptive parents by a third party who is neither a stepparent nor a relative and for such study to recommend placement; to provide for definitions; to change certain provisions relating to surrender or termination of parental or guardian's rights where a child is to be adopted by a third party; to change provisions relating to the filing and contents of a petition for adoption; to change provisions relating to the timing of an adoption hearing, the required records, and filing; to change the contents of the form used for surrender of rights for adoption; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
SB 183. By Senators Goggans of the 7th, Unterman of the 45th and Cowsert of the 46th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to student health

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in elementary and secondary education, so as to revise provisions relating to school health nurse programs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
SB 184. By Senators Williams of the 19th, Rogers of the 21st and Albers of the 56th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 7 of Article 17 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to termination, suspension, nonrenewal, demotion, or reprimand of teachers and other school personnel, so as to provide requirements for reduction in force policies; to provide for sanctions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
SB 185. By Senators Sims of the 12th, Hooks of the 14th, Seay of the 34th, Tate of the 38th, Davis of the 22nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1A of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to early care and learning, so as to provide for emergency closure of an early care and education program upon the death of a minor or certain circumstances; to revise definitions; to provide for certain procedures; to provide for hearings; to provide for contesting a closure; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
SB 187. By Senators McKoon of the 29th, Butterworth of the 50th, Thompson of the 5th and Chance of the 16th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 26 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Georgia Registered Professional Nurse Practice Act," so as to revise the nursing education program requirements for licensure as a registered nurse; to revise certain provisions relating to the requirements for registered professional nurses in nontraditional nursing education programs; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.

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SB 190. By Senators Hooks of the 14th, Cowsert of the 46th, Butterworth of the 50th and Staton of the 18th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the state flag, seal, symbols, and language, so as to add provisions relating to the Georgia Capitol Museum; to provide for the transfer of the operation of the Georgia Capitol Museum from the Secretary of State to the board of regents; to provide for powers and duties of the board of regents with respect to the museum; to amend Article 4 of Chapter 13 of Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Georgia Capitol Museum and the Capitol Art Standards Commission, so as to repeal and reserve Part 1, relating to operation of the Georgia Capitol Museum by the Secretary of State and so as to change the membership of the Capitol Art Standards Commission; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.
SB 191. By Senators Cowsert of the 46th, Hamrick of the 30th, Crosby of the 13th, Ramsey, Sr. of the 43rd and Bethel of the 54th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 15, 16, 21, 40, 45, and 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to courts, crimes and offenses, elections, motor vehicles and traffic, public officers and employees, and state government, respectively, so as to provide for a modernized and uniform system of compiling, creating, maintaining, and updating jury lists in this state; to modernize terminology in Chapter 12 of Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to juries; to remove nonmechanical procedures relative to selecting persons for jury service; to change eligibility requirements for grand jurors; to amend the O.C.G.A. so as to conform provisions to the new Chapter 12 of Title 15 and correct cross-references; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
SB 199. By Senators Shafer of the 48th, Goggans of the 7th, Rogers of the 21st, Ginn of the 47th and Golden of the 8th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department and Commissioner of Insurance, so as to provide that the Commissioner shall have the authority to impose penalties on persons who are or should have been licensed under Title 33 for certain violations; to provide for orders of restitution; to provide

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for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.
SB 203. By Senators Bethel of the 54th, Mullis of the 53rd and Albers of the 56th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 23 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Annotated, relating to licensing of agents, agencies, subagents, counselors, and adjusters, so as to provide that certain individuals who collect and input data into an automated claims adjudication system are exempt from licensure; to provide for definitions; to change certain resident independent adjuster license requirements; to add certain nonresident independent adjuster license requirements; to provided for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.
SB 206. By Senator Bulloch of the 11th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to hunting, trapping, and fishing licenses and permits, so as to change certain provisions relating to wildlife control permits; to prohibit releasing any trapped or transported feral hog into any area that is not fenced to prevent the escape of such feral hog onto the land of another; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Game, Fish, & Parks.
SB 210. By Senator Loudermilk of the 52nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding torts, so as to provide for liability for violations of laws relating to abortion; to provide for definitions; to provide for the wrongful death of an unborn child; to provide for immunity under certain circumstances; to provide for witness testimony and evidence; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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SB 211. By Senator Tolleson of the 20th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 41 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to lead poisoning prevention, so as to provide for certain federal regulations copies, fees, corrective orders, and violations related to such chapter; to provide for legislative purpose; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
SB 214. By Senators Hill of the 32nd and Rogers of the 21st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to inmate policies, so as to provide definitions; to provide that it is illegal to provide or attempt to provide an inmate with a wireless handset; to provide that it is illegal for an inmate to possess, obtain, or attempt to obtain a wireless handset; to provide penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
SB 218. By Senators Williams of the 19th and Bulloch of the 11th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to submerged cultural resources, so as to change certain provisions relating to permits and authorization to contract for investigation, survey, or recovery operations and renewal and revocation of permits; to provide for investigation, survey, and sales of certain sunken logs to which the state holds title; to provide for administration of such a program; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources & Environment.
SB 219. By Senators Harbison of the 15th, Loudermilk of the 52nd, McKoon of the 29th, Jeffares of the 17th and Hill of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to adopt the "Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children"; to provide for a short title; to provide for the purpose and policy of said compact; to define the terminology used in said compact; to provide for applicability; to provide

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for educational records and enrollment; to provide for placement and attendance; to provide for eligibility; to provide for graduation; to provide for state coordination services; to create the Interstate Commission on Educational Opportunity for Military Children; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
SB 220. By Senator Carter of the 1st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Board of Regents, so as to provide for multiyear lease agreements; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Higher Education.
SB 223. By Senators Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Rogers of the 21st, Hill of the 32nd, Ginn of the 47th, Albers of the 56th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the organization of the executive branch generally, so as to establish the "Georgia Government Accountability Act"; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative intent; to create the Legislative Sunset Advisory Committee; to authorize the committee to review and evaluate state agencies' productivity, efficiency, and responsiveness; to provide for the automatic abolition of certain state agencies contingent upon adoption of a resolution by the General Assembly declaring that the state laws applicable to such agency have been repealed, revised, or reassigned; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight.
SB 231. By Senators Tippins of the 37th and Williams of the 19th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 42-8-60 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to probation prior to adjudication of guilt, violation of probation, and review of criminal record by a judge, so as to provide additional offenses for which first offender status shall not be granted; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
SB 234. By Senator Rogers of the 21st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Georgia Public Revenue Code," so as to extensively revise provisions relating to ad valorem tax assessments and appeals from such assessments; to provide that no execution shall issue while an appeal is pending; to provide a procedure for taxpayers to notify tax officials of errors on their part and for correction of errors; to provide for a notice of excessive increase where a tax assessment is increased by more than a certain percentage; to provide for other related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
SB 236. By Senators Cowsert of the 46th, Crosby of the 13th, Williams of the 19th and Goggans of the 7th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to cancellation, suspension, and revocation of drivers' licenses, so as to provide for matters relative to drivers' licenses of persons convicted of driving under the influence; to amend Article 7 of Chapter 8 of Title 42 of the O.C.G.A., relating to ignition interlock devices as probation condition, so as to provide the courts with more authority with regard to the availability of ignition interlock device limited driving permits or probationary licenses and habitual violator probationary licenses for drivers convicted of a second DUI; to provide a court the ability to issue a certificate for such permits and licenses; to change provisions relating to proof of compliance with Code Section 42-8-111; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
SB 240. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Stoner of the 6th and Jackson of the 24th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to create a new class of motor vehicles to be known as personal transportation vehicles; to provide for a definition; to provide an exception; to provide for rights and duties of drivers of personal transportation vehicles; to provide for rules of the road; to provide for local ordinances regulating personal transportation vehicles; to provide for operation of such vehicles on the public highways; to

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provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

SB 251. By Senators Shafer of the 48th, Goggans of the 7th, McKoon of the 29th and Hill of the 32nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, so as to provide for the transition from an annual renewal to a biennial renewal of licenses of agents, agencies, subagents, counselors, and adjusters; to provide for adjustment of licensing fees as necessary to accommodate biennial licensing; to provide for promulgation of rules and regulations by the Commissioner; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

SB 252. By Senators Shafer of the 48th, Goggans of the 7th, McKoon of the 29th and Hill of the 32nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the authorization and general requirements for the transaction of insurance, so as to provide that the Commissioner shall determine if an insurer meets the definition of a reinsurer; to provide for the definition of a reinsurer; to provide for designation on the certificate of authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purpose.

Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

SR 68.

By Senators Loudermilk of the 52nd, Rogers of the 21st, Staton of the 18th, Hill of the 32nd, Albers of the 56th and others:

A RESOLUTION creating the Science and Technology Strategic Initiative Joint Study Commission; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Science and Technology.

SR 312. By Senators Carter of the 1st, Williams of the 19th, Jackson of the 2nd, Staton of the 18th, Cowsert of the 46th and others:

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A RESOLUTION endorsing the efforts to deepen the ports in Savannah, Georgia, and Charleston, South Carolina; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Economic Development & Tourism.
SR 343. By Senator Mullis of the 53rd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and service of PFC Samuel Stephens Lance and dedicating an intersection in his honor; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Meadows of the 5th, Maddox of the 127th, Willard of the 49th, Holcomb of the 82nd, Knight of the 126th, Burns of the 157th, Braddock of the 19th, and Clark of the 98th.
The following Resolutions of the House, favorably reported by the Committee on Rules, were read and adopted:
HR 476. By Representatives Baker of the 78th, McCall of the 30th, England of the 108th, Abdul-Salaam of the 74th, Neal of the 75th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending Mr. James Eugene "Gene" Sutherland, Sr., and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 521. By Representative Hanner of the 148th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating the Terrell Academy Lady Eagles basketball team on winning their third consecutive GISA State Championship and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 524. By Representatives Neal of the 1st, Weldon of the 3rd and Dickson of the 6th:
A RESOLUTION commending the Lakeview Ft. Oglethorpe High School Academic Decathlon Team and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.

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HR 553. By Representative Lucas of the 139th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Mr. Keith Sweat and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Resolutions of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HR 248. By Representatives Ehrhart of the 36th, Casas of the 103rd, Dickson of the 6th, Powell of the 29th, Neal of the 1st and others:
A RESOLUTION expressing the intent of the members of the House of Representatives with respect to funding for National Board Certified Teachers; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A RESOLUTION
Expressing the intent of the members of the House of Representatives with respect to funding for National Board Certified Teachers; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Georgia's 2010 "Teacher of the Year" Pam Williams is a National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT), and the 2010 National Teacher of the Year, Sarah Brown Wessling of Iowa, is a National Board Certified Teacher; and
WHEREAS, five of the last nine "National Teacher of the Year" awards have been bestowed upon National Board Certified Teachers; and
WHEREAS, National Board Certified Teachers comprise approximately 3 percent of the national teaching force but have won over one-third of the 2010 State Teacher of the Year Awards and 2009 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching; and
WHEREAS, four of the five honorees of the National Teacher Hall of Fame and the 2010 National Teacher of the Year are National Board Certified Teachers; and
WHEREAS, National Board has been found by the National Research Council to have "a positive impact on student achievement, teacher retention, and professional development"; and

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WHEREAS, Georgia strongly encouraged its teachers to become National Board Certified, and even paid for the process for them to do so; and

WHEREAS, Georgia further incentivized its educators to become National Board Certified by offering them a 10 percent stipend for 10 years in their current salary to do so; and

WHEREAS, the process to become National Board Certified may take up to three years to complete; and

WHEREAS, beginning in 2006, only teachers agreeing to serve in Georgia's "Needs Improvement" schools were eligible for the stipend; and

WHEREAS, the stipend for teachers having already become certified as National Board teachers was reduced by one-half in 2009, and then eliminated entirely in 2010; and

WHEREAS, Georgia's National Board Certified Teachers have continued to deliver an exceptional classroom experience despite these cuts.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body are committed to restoring funding for National Board Certified Teachers at the earliest possible date, as funding permits.

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 State Board of Education.

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 Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams E Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart

Y Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley

Y Mayo Y McBrayer E McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B
Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T
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Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B N Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett E Hatfield Y Heard

Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long
Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G
Manning Y Marin Y Martin E Maxwell

Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish
Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J
Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey
Randall E Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders Y Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch E Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson
Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, the ayes were 163, nays 2.

The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted, by substitute.

Representative Smyre of the 132nd 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.

HR 381. By Representatives McKillip of the 115th, England of the 108th, Greene of the 149th, McCall of the 30th, Anderson of the 117th and others:

A RESOLUTION supporting the modernization of the federal Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A RESOLUTION

Supporting the modernization of the federal Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, American consumers deserve to have confidence that the products they buy, when used for their intended purposes, are safe; and

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WHEREAS, a federal chemical management program should place protecting the public health, including children's health, as its highest priority and should include strict government oversight; and
WHEREAS, the federal chemical management program should preserve America's role as the world's leading innovator and employer in the manufacture, processing, distribution in commerce, and use of chemicals; and
WHEREAS, the current chemical management law, the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), was signed into law in 1976 and is now nearly 35 years old; and
WHEREAS, since the enactment of the law, our ability to understand the impact chemicals have on the human body and the environment has advanced significantly; and
WHEREAS, those advancements in science and technology need to be integrated into the federal chemical management program; and
WHEREAS, momentum for modernization of the federal chemical regulatory system is growing in Congress; and
WHEREAS, amendments to the TSCA should ensure that chemicals are safe for their intended use; require companies that manufacture, import, process, distribute, or use chemicals to provide the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with relevant information to the extent necessary for the EPA to make safe use determinations; assure that potential risks to children from exposure to chemicals are considered in the assessment of safe use; empower the EPA to impose a range of risk management controls to ensure that chemicals are safe for their intended use; encourage companies and the EPA to work together to enhance public access to chemical health and safety information; enable the EPA to have staff, resources, and regulatory tools needed to ensure the safety of chemicals; and ensure that the TSCA remains a vehicle to promote and encourage technological innovation and the maintenance of a globally competitive industry in the United States; and
WHEREAS, amendments should require the EPA to systematically prioritize chemicals for the purpose of assessing their safe use, to act expeditiously and efficiently in assessing the safe use of chemicals, and to rely on scientifically valid data and information; and
WHEREAS, a robust federal chemical management system will obviate the need for state governments to adopt different, at times conflicting, state regulatory programs that have the potential for negative impacts on the national economy.

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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body encourage the United States Congress to enact legislation that modernizes the Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976.

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 members of the Georgia Congressional delegation.

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:

N Abdul-Salaam N Abrams E Allison Y Amerson N Anderson N Ashe N Atwood N Austin Y Baker Y Battles N Bearden N Beasley-Teague N Bell N Benfield Y Benton Y Black N Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks N Bruce N Bryant Y Buckner N Burns N Byrd Y Carter
Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas N Clark, J N Clark, V Y Coleman N Collins N Cooke N Coomer Y Cooper
Crawford

Y Davis N Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs N Dollar Y Drenner N Dudgeon Y Dukes N Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England N Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans N Floyd N Fludd N Franklin N Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick N Gordon Y Greene N Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B N Harden, M N Harrell Y Hatchett E Hatfield N Heard

N Heckstall Y Hembree N Henson N Hill Y Holcomb N Holmes N Holt N Horne N Houston N Howard Y Huckaby N Hudson N Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs N James N Jasperse N Jerguson N Johnson Y Jones, J
Jones, S N Jordan Y Kaiser N Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight N Lane Y Lindsey N Long
Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning N Marin N Martin E Maxwell

N Mayo N McBrayer E McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills N Mitchell Y Morgan N Morris N Mosby N Murphy Y Neal, J N Neal, Y N Nimmer Y Nix N Oliver Y O'Neal N Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A N Powell, J
Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey
Randall E Reece Y Rice Y Riley N Roberts Y Rogers N Rynders Y Scott, M N Scott, S

N Setzler N Shaw N Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C N Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R N Smith, T N Smyre N Spencer N Stephens, M Y Stephens, R N Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R N Taylor, T N Teasley
Thomas N Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch E Weldon N Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard N Williams, A N Williams, E Y Williams, R N Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

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On the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, the ayes were 80, nays 86.
The Resolution, having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority, was lost.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and referred to the Committee on Rules:
HR 619. By Representatives Golick of the 34th, Ralston of the 7th, Jones of the 46th, O`Neal of the 146th, Lindsey of the 54th and others:
A RESOLUTION expressing regret and condolences to Japan and her people and inviting the Consul General of Japan, Honorable Takuji Hanatani, to appear before the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 620. By Representatives Houston of the 170th, Ralston of the 7th, Carter of the 175th, Shaw of the 176th and Black of the 174th:
A RESOLUTION celebrating 50 years at the Georgia Sheriffs' Boys' Ranch, commending the Georgia Sheriffs' Youths Homes, and inviting representatives of the Georgia Sheriffs' Association to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 621. By Representatives Jones of the 44th, Beasley-Teague of the 65th, Evans of the 40th, Brooks of the 63rd, Smyre of the 132nd and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Lee E. Rhyant on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.
HR 622. By Representatives Stephenson of the 92nd, Dawkins-Haigler of the 93rd, Mosby of the 90th and Kendrick of the 94th:
A RESOLUTION expressing birthday greetings to Mrs. Louise Dunson; and for other purposes.
HR 623. By Representatives Jordan of the 77th, Beasley-Teague of the 65th, Fludd of the 66th, Randall of the 138th, Hugley of the 133rd and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Kathy Chester-Burton on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.

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HR 624. By Representative Epps of the 140th:
A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Eleanor Angles, Wilkinson County High School's 2011 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.
HR 625. By Representative Epps of the 140th:
A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Candida Fielding, Twiggs County High School's 2011 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.
HR 626. By Representative Epps of the 140th:
A RESOLUTION commending Tiffany Davis, Wilkinson County High School's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
HR 627. By Representative Teasley of the 38th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Wren Thomas; and for other purposes.
HR 628. By Representative Teasley of the 38th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Britt Herina; and for other purposes.
HR 629. By Representative Teasley of the 38th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Chris Branham; and for other purposes.
HR 630. By Representative Teasley of the 38th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Adam Vrtis; and for other purposes.
HR 631. By Representative Teasley of the 38th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lauren Suilmann; and for other purposes.

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HR 632. By Representative Teasley of the 38th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Nichole Spinks; and for other purposes.
HR 633. By Representative Teasley of the 38th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Elliot Childre; and for other purposes.
HR 634. By Representative Teasley of the 38th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mitchell Boylan; and for other purposes.
HR 635. By Representative Teasley of the 38th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Alex Hawk; and for other purposes.
HR 636. By Representative Teasley of the 38th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Chase Ferguson; and for other purposes.
HR 637. By Representatives Smith of the 131st, Smith of the 129th, Hugley of the 133rd and Buckner of the 130th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Stephen A. Melton; and for other purposes.
HR 638. By Representatives Evans of the 40th, Jones of the 44th, Morgan of the 39th, Wilkerson of the 33rd, Johnson of the 37th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Lee E. Rhyant on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.
HR 639. By Representatives Parrish of the 156th, Ralston of the 7th, Stephens of the 164th and O`Neal of the 146th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Timothy M. Bourne; and for other purposes.

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The following Resolution of the House, referred to the House Rules Subcommittee on Invites, was reported by the Committee on Rules with the following recommendation:
HR 619 Do Pass
The following Resolution of the House, favorably reported by the Committee on Rules, was read and adopted:
HR 619. By Representatives Golick of the 34th, Ralston of the 7th, Jones of the 46th, O`Neal of the 146th, Lindsey of the 54th and others:
A RESOLUTION expressing regret and condolences to Japan and her people and inviting the Consul General of Japan, Honorable Takuji Hanatani, to appear before the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
Representative O'Neal of the 146th moved that the House do now adjourn until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning, and the motion prevailed.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Thirty-Second Legislative Day

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:

E Abdul-Salaam Abrams Allison Amerson Anderson Ashe Atwood Baker Battles Bearden Beasley-Teague Bell Benfield Benton Braddock Brockway Brooks Bruce Bryant Buckner Burns Byrd Carter Casas Channell Cheokas Clark, J Clark, V Coleman Collins Cooke Coomer Cooper

Crawford Davis E Dawkins-Haigler Dempsey Dickerson Dickey Dickson Dobbs Dollar Drenner Dudgeon Dukes Dutton Ehrhart England Epps, J Evans Franklin Frazier Fullerton Gardner Geisinger Golick Gordon Hamilton Hanner Harden, B Harden, M Harrell Hatchett Hatfield Heard

Hembree Henson Hill Holcomb Holmes Holt Horne Houston Howard Huckaby Hudson Hugley Jackson James Jasperse Jerguson Johnson Jones, J E Jones, S E Kaiser Kendrick Kidd Lane Lindsey Long Lucas Maddox, B Maddox, G Manning Martin Maxwell Mayo

McBrayer E McCall
McKillip Meadows Mills Mitchell Morgan Mosby Murphy E Neal, J Neal, Y Nimmer Nix O'Neal Pak Parent Parrish Parsons Powell, A Powell, J Pruett Purcell Ramsey Randall E Reece Rice Riley Roberts Rogers Rynders E Scott, M Scott, S

Setzler Shaw Sheldon Sims, B E Smith, E Smith, K Smith, L Smith, R E Smith, T Smyre Spencer Stephens, M E Stephens, R Talton Tankersley Taylor, D Taylor, T Teasley Thomas Tinubu Watson Welch E Weldon Wilkerson E Wilkinson Willard Williams, A Williams, E Williams, R Williamson Yates Ralston, Speaker

The following members were off the floor of the House when the roll was called:

Representatives Austin of the 10th, Black of the 174th, Epps of the 128th, Fludd of the 66th, Greene of the 149th, Jacobs of the 80th, Jordan of the 77th, Knight of the 126th,

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Marin of the 96th, Morris of the 155th, Oliver of the 83rd, Stephenson of the 92nd, and Walker of the 107th.
They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by The Very Reverend Robert C. Wright, Saint Paul's Episcopal Church, Atlanta, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Davis of the 109th, Chairman of the Committee on Information and Audits, reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day had been read and found to be correct.
By unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.
3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.
4. Reports of Standing Committees.
5. Third reading and passage of Local uncontested Bills.
6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 571. By Representative Epps of the 140th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to incorporate the Town of McIntyre, Georgia, and to grant a new charter to said town; to organize the municipal government thereof; to prescribe the corporate limits; to regulate the sale or lease of town utilities, the grant of franchises, and the furnishing of certain practices; to provide for a mayor and aldermen and their function, authority,

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powers, duties, qualifications, and election; to provide the power of veto and the manner of overriding the same; to repeal an Act incorporating the Town of McIntyre, Georgia, and granting a new charter approved March 30, 1971 (Ga. L. 1971, p. 2370), as amended; to repeal certain other Acts affecting said town; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 572. By Representative Epps of the 140th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of members of the Board of Education of Twiggs County, approved March 26, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 3627), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 24, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 4048), so as to change provisions relating to the compensation of members of the board; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 573. By Representative Black of the 174th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Brooks County and provide for its powers and duties; to define certain terms; to provide for the composition of the board and the selection, qualification, and terms of its members; to provide for resignation, succession, and removal of members and for filling vacancies; to provide for oaths and privileges; to relieve certain boards and officers of certain powers and duties and provide for the transfer of certain items to the newly created board; to abolish a certain board and officers; to provide for meetings and procedures; to provide for the elections supervisor and the powers and duties of such elections supervisor; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 574. By Representatives Dickson of the 6th and Williams of the 4th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to continue the Dalton Independent School System, the Dalton Independent School District, and the Board of Education for the Dalton Independent School System; to provide for the powers and duties of the board; to provide for continuation in office of current board members; to provide for elections, qualifications, posts, and terms of office of members of the board; to provide for vacancies in office; to provide for

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meetings, organization, and procedures of the board; to provide for ad valorem taxation; to provide for resolutions, orders, rules, and regulations; to provide for existing rights, interests, obligations, and liabilities; to provide for submission under the Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 575. By Representatives Dickson of the 6th and Williams of the 4th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Tunnell Hill to exercise all redevelopment and other powers under Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VII of the Constitution and Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the "Redevelopment Powers Law," as amended; to provide for a referendum; to provide effective dates; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 576. By Representatives Dickson of the 6th and Williams of the 4th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Varnell to exercise all redevelopment and other powers under Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VII of the Constitution and Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the "Redevelopment Powers Law," as amended; to provide for a referendum; to provide effective dates; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 577. By Representatives Dickson of the 6th and Williams of the 4th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize Whitfield County to exercise all redevelopment and other powers under Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VII(b) of the Constitution and Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the "Redevelopment Powers Law," as amended; to provide for a referendum; to provide effective dates; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.

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HB 578. By Representative Marin of the 96th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act 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 tax, so as to provide for an income tax credit with respect to qualified citizenship expenses for low-income families; to provide for definitions; to provide for conditions and limitations; to provide for powers, duties, and authority of the state revenue commissioner with respect to the foregoing; to provide for an effective date; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 579. By Representatives Marin of the 96th and Rice of the 51st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Norcross, Georgia, approved March 28, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 4934), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 13, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, p. 3729), so as to change the corporate limits of the City of Norcross; to provide for a referendum; to provide for preclearance under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965; to provide for effective dates and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 580. By Representatives England of the 108th and Benton of the 31st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Barrow County Governing Authority Study Commission; to provide for its membership, officers, purpose, meetings, hearings, functions, powers, and duties; to provide for a report; to provide for automatic repeal and abolishment of the study commission; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 581. By Representatives Dudgeon of the 24th, Amerson of the 9th and Hamilton of the 23rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend the Forsyth County Civil Service System Act creating the Forsyth County Civil Service System, approved March 13, 1978 (Ga. L. 1978, p. 3572), as amended, particularly by an Ordinance and Resolution adopted by the Board of Commissioners of Forsyth County December 9, 1996 (Ga. L. 1997, p. 4701), and by an Act

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approved May 29, 2007 (Ga. L. 2007, p. 4319), so as to exempt the chief deputy clerk of the Superior Court of Forsyth County and the office manager of the office of the clerk of Superior Court of Forsyth County from the application of the Forsyth County Civil Service System; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 582. By Representative Hanner of the 148th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the Town of Parrott; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the municipality; to provide for a governing authority of such municipality and the powers, duties, authority, election, terms, vacancies, compensation, expenses, qualifications, prohibitions, conflicts of interest, and suspension and removal from office relative to members of such governing authority; to provide for inquiries and investigations; to provide for oaths, organization, meetings, quorum, voting, rules, and procedures; to provide for ordinances and codes; to repeal a specific Act; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 583. By Representative Powell of the 29th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Lavonia ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city who are 65 years of age or older; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 584. By Representative Powell of the 29th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Hartwell, approved April 6, 1992, (Ga. L. 1992, p. 5476), so as to change the process for the appointment of committee members, committee chairpersons, and officers of the city council; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 585. By Representatives Stephenson of the 92nd, Dickerson of the 95th, DawkinsHaigler of the 93rd and Kendrick of the 94th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing an annual salary for the judge of the Probate Court of Rockdale County in lieu of the fee system of compensation, approved March 4, 1969 (Ga. L. 1969, p. 2173), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 16, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 4770), so as to change the provisions relating to the compensation of such judge; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 586. By Representatives Stephenson of the 92nd, Dawkins-Haigler of the 93rd, Dickerson of the 95th and Kendrick of the 94th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a Magistrate's Court of Rockdale County, approved March 13, 1978 (Ga. L. 1978, p. 3907), as amended, so as to provide for the election of the chief magistrate of the Magistrate Court of Rockdale County; to provide for the filling of vacancies; to provide for the nonpartisan election of the chief magistrate; to provide for submission of the Act for preclearance; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination.
HR 618. By Representative Kidd of the 141st:
A RESOLUTION honoring Henry Veal, Sr., and Mamie Solomon Veal and dedicating a road in their honor; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HR 640. By Representatives Bruce of the 64th, Kidd of the 141st, Buckner of the 130th, Fludd of the 66th and Gardner of the 57th:
A RESOLUTION creating the House Family Economic Security Study Committee.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.

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

HB 558 HB 560 HB 562 HB 564 HB 566 HB 568 HB 570 HR 615 HR 617 SB 40 SB 52 SB 57 SB 80 SB 93 SB 102 SB 114 SB 121 SB 141 SB 155 SB 163 SB 172 SB 184 SB 187 SB 191 SB 203 SB 210 SB 214 SB 219 SB 223 SB 234 SB 240 SB 252 SR 312

HB 559 HB 561 HB 563 HB 565 HB 567 HB 569 HR 610 HR 616 SB 10 SB 50 SB 54 SB 62 SB 82 SB 101 SB 109 SB 119 SB 139 SB 143 SB 157 SB 166 SB 183 SB 185 SB 190 SB 199 SB 206 SB 211 SB 218 SB 220 SB 231 SB 236 SB 251 SR 68 SR 343

Pursuant to HR 619, the House expressed regret and condolences to Japan and her people and invited the Consul General of Japan, Honorable Takuji Hanatani, to appear before the House of Representatives.

Representative Sims of the 169th District, Chairman of the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination, submitted the following report:

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Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Legislation has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 539 HB 544 HB 553 HB 557

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 540 HB 545 HB 554

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Sims of the 169th
Chairman

The following Resolution of the House, referred to the House Rules Subcommittee on Invites, was reported by the Committee on Rules with the following recommendation:

HR 116 Do Pass

The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR TUESDAY, MARCH 22, 2011

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 32nd Legislative Day as enumerated below:

DEBATE CALENDAR

Open Rule

None

Modified Open Rule None

Modified Structured Rule

SB 195

Brantley County; board of education; provide for nonpartisan elections for such members (IGC-Nimmer-178th) Ligon, Jr.-3rd

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Structured Rule
None
Bills and Resolutions on this calendar may be called in any order the Speaker desires.
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Meadows of the 5th
Chairman
By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 539. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Bryant of the 160th, Watson of the 163rd, Stephens of the 161st, Purcell of the 159th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act relating to the school system of the City of Savannah and Chatham County, approved March 21, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2636), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 28, 2010 (Ga. L. 2010, p. 3637), so as to revise provisions relating to the term of office of the president of the board of education; to provide for submission of this Act for approval under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; 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.
HB 540. By Representative Allison of the 8th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Young Harris ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; 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.

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HB 544. By Representatives Parent of the 81st, Henson of the 87th and Holcomb of the 82nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reincorporate the City of Doraville in the County of DeKalb, approved October 13, 1971 (Ga. L. 1971 Ex. Sess., p. 2154), as amended, so as to provide that the office of mayor shall be a part-time position; to provide for a transition; to provide for a city manager and duties of such city manager; to provide for the calculation of qualifying fees; to provide for related matters; to provide for a referendum; to provide for an effective date and contingent repeal; 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.
HB 545. By Representatives Parent of the 81st, Henson of the 87th and Holcomb of the 82nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Doraville ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $25,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to repeal a local constitutional amendment; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; 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.
HB 553. By Representative Austin of the 10th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Habersham County and to provide for its powers and duties; to provide for definitions; to provide for the composition of the board and the selection and appointment of members; to provide for the qualification, terms, and removal of members; to provide for oaths and privileges; to provide for meetings, procedures, and vacancies; to relieve certain officers of powers and duties and to provide for the transfer of functions to the newly created board; to provide for certain expenditures of public funds; to provide for compensation of members of the board and personnel; to provide for submission for preclearance under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act

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of 1965, as amended; to provide effective dates; 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.

HB 554. By Representative Austin of the 10th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to create and establish an airport authority for Habersham County; to declare the need for an airport authority; to designate the name of the authority; to declare the purposes and objectives of this Act; to define certain terms; to provide for the membership of the authority; to provide for the terms of office of the authority members; to provide for the election of officers, quorum, bylaws, procedures, and meetings; to provide for compensation of members; to provide for the filling of vacancies; to provide for removal of members; to provide for service of process; to provide for severability; 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.

HB 557. By Representatives Holmes of the 125th and Dickey of the 136th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create a board of commissioners of roads and revenues for the county of Monroe, approved August 19, 1907 (Ga. L. 1907, p. 318), as amended, so as to reconstitute such board; to provide for its composition, manner of election, and filling of vacancies; to provide for its officers and powers and duties; to provide for its personnel and compensation; to provide for disbursements, audits, and certain operations; to provide for related matters; 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.

By unanimous consent, the following roll call vote was made applicable to the previously read Bills.

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

E Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson

Y Davis E Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson

Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B

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Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood
Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans
Floyd Fludd Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J E Jones, S
Jordan E Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd
Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal
Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons
Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall E Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders E Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Sims, C E Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R E Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M E Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D
Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch E Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R
Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bills, the ayes were 157, nays 0.

The Bills, having received the requisite constitutional majority, were passed.

Representative Austin of the 10th 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. Ewing, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate:

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SB 226. By Senators Jones of the 10th, Millar of the 40th and Carter of the 42nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing in DeKalb County districts from which members of the county board of education shall be elected, approved April 12, 1963 (Ga. L. 1963, p. 3424), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4536), and by an Act approved March 14, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 4192), so as to revise the composition of the board of education; to provide for a referendum and the submission of a question related thereto to the electors of the DeKalb County School District for approval or rejection; to provide for effective dates and automatic repeals; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 254. By Senators Tippins of the 37th, Stoner of the 6th, Rogers of the 21st, Hill of the 32nd and Thompson of the 33rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Cobb CountyMarietta Water Authority, approved February 21, 1951 (Ga. L. 1951, p. 497), as amended, so as to change provisions relating to the terms of office of members of the authority; to change provisions relating to vacancies in office; to change provisions relating to removal of members for cause; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the House:
HB 335. By Representative Parent of the 81st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reincorporating the City of Doraville in the County of DeKalb, approved October 13, 1971 (Ga. L. 1971, Ex. Sess., p. 2154), as amended, so as to change certain provisions relating to tax levies; to change certain provisions relating to elections; to change certain provisions relating to notice of candidacy; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 482. By Representatives Ramsey of the 72nd, Fludd of the 66th and Jordan of the 77th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for the Magistrate Court of Fayette County, approved April 1, 1983 (Ga. L. 1983, p. 4707), as amended by an Act approved March 19, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, 4406), so as to modify the qualifications and the salary of the magistrate court judges of Fayette County; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 483. By Representatives Parrish of the 156th, Burns of the 157th and Tankersley of the 158th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize Bulloch County to exercise all redevelopment and other powers under Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VII(b) of the Constitution and Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the "Redevelopment Powers Law," as amended; to provide for a referendum; to provide effective dates; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 496. By Representative Burns of the 157th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the Town of Hiltonia; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the municipality; to provide for a governing authority of such municipality and the powers, duties, authority, election, terms, vacancies, compensation, expenses, qualifications, prohibitions, conflicts of interest, and suspension and removal from office relative to members of such governing authority; to provide for inquiries and investigations; to provide for oaths, organization, meetings, quorum, voting, rules, and procedures; to provide for ordinances and codes; to provide for a mayor and mayor pro tempore and certain duties, powers, and other matters relative thereto; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the Committees:
SB 226. By Senators Jones of the 10th, Millar of the 40th and Carter of the 42nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing in DeKalb County districts from which members of the county board of education shall be elected, approved April 12, 1963 (Ga. L. 1963, p. 3424), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4536), and by an Act approved March 14, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 4192), so as to revise the composition of the board of education; to provide for a referendum and the submission of a question related thereto to the electors of the DeKalb County School District for approval or rejection; to provide for effective dates and automatic repeals; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.

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SB 254. By Senators Tippins of the 37th, Stoner of the 6th, Rogers of the 21st, Hill of the 32nd and Thompson of the 33rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Cobb CountyMarietta Water Authority, approved February 21, 1951 (Ga. L. 1951, p. 497), as amended, so as to change provisions relating to the terms of office of members of the authority; to change provisions relating to vacancies in office; to change provisions relating to removal of members for cause; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
Pursuant to HR 524, the House commended the Lakeview Ft. Oglethorpe High School Academic Decathlon Team and invited them to be recognized by the House of Representatives.
Pursuant to HR 553, the House recognized Mr. Keith Sweat and invited him to be recognized by the House of Representatives.
The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Ashe of the 56th, Burns of the 157th, McCall of the 30th, Benfield of the 85th, Buckner of the 130th, Lane of the 167th, Fullerton of the 151st, and Williams of the 89th.
The following Resolution of the House was read:
HR 641. By Representative O`Neal of the 146th
A RESOLUTION
Relative to adjournment; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that, unless otherwise provided by subsequent resolution of the General Assembly, the meeting dates and dates of adjournment for the 2011 regular session of the General Assembly for the period of Monday, March 28, 2011, through Thursday, April 14, 2011, shall be as follows:
Monday, March 28 .................................................................. in session for legislative day 34 Tuesday, March 29 .................................................................. in session for legislative day 35 Wednesday, March 30 ............................................................. in session for legislative day 36

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Thursday, March 31 ................................................................ in session for legislative day 37 Friday, April 1 ......................................................................... in session for legislative day 38 Saturday, April 2 through Monday, April 11 .......................... in adjournment Tuesday, April 12 .................................................................... in session for legislative day 39 Wednesday, April 13 ............................................................... in adjournment Thursday, April 14 .................................................................. in session for legislative day 40

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, as authorized by Code Section 28-1-2, the hours for closing and convening the Senate on each day may be as ordered by the Senate; and the hours for closing and convening the House on each day may be as ordered by the House.

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

E Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden
Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Davis E Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene E Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Y Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jordan E Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd
Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long
Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows E Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons
Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell
Ramsey Y Randall E Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders E Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C E Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R E Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M E Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D
Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu
Walker Y Watson Y Welch E Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 160, nays 0.

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The Resolution was adopted.

Representative Beasley-Teague of the 65th 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 a mechanical malfunction, the vote of Representative Peake of the 137th was not recorded on the preceding roll call. He wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon.

The Speaker ordered that HR 641 be immediately transmitted to the Senate.

The following Resolution of the House, favorably reported by the Committee on Rules, was read and adopted:

HR 116. By Representatives Stephenson of the 92nd, Dawkins-Haigler of the 93rd, Dickerson of the 95th and Kendrick of the 94th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Samuel T. King on being named Georgia's 2010 Superintendent of the Year and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; 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 195. By Senator Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act to provide for the election of members of the Board of Education of Brantley County," approved April 17, 1975 (Ga. L. 1975, p. 3937), as amended, so as to provide for nonpartisan elections for such members; to provide for submission for preclearance under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; 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:

E Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson

Y Davis E Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey

Y Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C

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Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden
Beasley-Teague Y Bell N Benfield Y Benton Y Black N Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns N Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke
Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene E Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M N Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Y Holmes Y Holt N Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs N James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jordan E Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin
Martin N Maxwell

E Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell
Ramsey Y Randall E Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers
Rynders E Scott, M Y Scott, S

E Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R E Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M E Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D
Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu
Walker Y Watson Y Welch E Weldon
Wilkerson Y Wilkinson N Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E
Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 148, nays 9.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Representative Beasley-Teague of the 65th 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.

Representatives Coomer of the 14th and Wilkerson of the 33rd stated that they had been called from the floor of the House during the preceding roll call. They wished to be recorded as voting "nay" thereon.

The following Resolutions of the House were read and referred to the Committee on Rules:

HR 644. By Representatives Heard of the 114th, McKillip of the 115th and Huckaby of the 113th:

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A RESOLUTION recognizing the Youth Leadership Athens class of 2011 of Athens Clarke County, Georgia, and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes;
HR 645. By Representative Abrams of the 84th:
A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Richard Frank Leitgeb and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 646. By Representatives Benfield of the 85th, Drenner of the 86th, Bell of the 58th, Henson of the 87th, Brooks of the 63rd and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Southern Center for Human Rights on the occasion of its 35th anniversary; and for other purposes.
HR 647. By Representatives Drenner of the 86th, Bell of the 58th, Kaiser of the 59th, Gardner of the 57th, Henson of the 87th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Kenneth F. Britt; and for other purposes.
HR 648. By Representatives Nix of the 69th, Stephens of the 164th, Drenner of the 86th, Casas of the 103rd, Coleman of the 97th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the week of October 17, 2011, as Careers in Energy Week; and for other purposes.
HR 649. By Representative Harden of the 147th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Psi State Georgia chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International for 75 years of service to the students of Georgia by dedicated women educators; and for other purposes.
HR 650. By Representatives Kendrick of the 94th, Stephenson of the 92nd, DawkinsHaigler of the 93rd and Dickerson of the 95th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. David L. Shipp; and for other purposes.

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HR 651. By Representatives Williamson of the 111th and Walker of the 107th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating the Monroe Area High School football team on an outstanding season and making the Elite 8 in the 2010 State Class AAA playoffs; and for other purposes.
HR 652. By Representatives Williams of the 89th, Jackson of the 142nd, Mayo of the 91st, Brooks of the 63rd, Bruce of the 64th and others:
A RESOLUTION celebrating the life of Marie Smith Sims; and for other purposes.
HR 653. By Representatives Neal of the 75th, Baker of the 78th and Jordan of the 77th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Global Teachers Research and Resources, Inc., on the occasion of its tenth anniversary; and for other purposes.
HR 654. By Representative Epps of the 140th:
A RESOLUTION commending Justin Hicks, Twiggs County High School's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
HR 655. By Representative Epps of the 140th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating the Wilkinson County High School boys basketball team on winning the 2011 GHSA Class A State Championship; and for other purposes.
HR 656. By Representative Parrish of the 156th:
A RESOLUTION commending Leadership Candler participant Trent Franklin; and for other purposes.
HR 657. By Representative Parrish of the 156th:
A RESOLUTION commending Leadership Candler participant Steven Snell; and for other purposes.

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HR 658. By Representative Parrish of the 156th:
A RESOLUTION commending Leadership Candler participant Jamey Kemp; and for other purposes.
HR 659. By Representative Parrish of the 156th:
A RESOLUTION commending Leadership Candler participant Bobby Crooms; and for other purposes.
HR 660. By Representative Parrish of the 156th:
A RESOLUTION commending Leadership Candler participant Brad Jones; and for other purposes.
HR 661. By Representative Parrish of the 156th:
A RESOLUTION commending Leadership Candler participant Lynda B. Williamson; and for other purposes.
HR 662. By Representative Parrish of the 156th:
A RESOLUTION commending Leadership Candler participant Jennifer Mercer; and for other purposes.
HR 663. By Representative Parrish of the 156th:
A RESOLUTION commending Leadership Candler participant Daniel Redding; and for other purposes.
HR 664. By Representative Parrish of the 156th:
A RESOLUTION commending Leadership Candler participant Dustin Durden; and for other purposes.
HR 665. By Representative Parrish of the 156th:
A RESOLUTION commending Leadership Candler participant Beth Clark; and for other purposes.

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HR 666. By Representative Parrish of the 156th:
A RESOLUTION commending Leadership Candler participant Luke R. Lanier; and for other purposes.
HR 667. By Representatives Holmes of the 125th and Epps of the 140th:
A RESOLUTION commending Stephen Whipple, Jones County High School's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
HR 668. By Representatives Holmes of the 125th and Epps of the 140th:
A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Wil Mitcham, Jones County High School's 2011 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.
HR 669. By Representative Abrams of the 84th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Richard Frank Leitgeb; and for other purposes.
HR 670. By Representatives Taylor of the 79th, Jacobs of the 80th, Riley of the 50th and Willard of the 49th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the North Metro Special Weapons and Tactics Team; and for other purposes.
HR 671. By Representative Teasley of the 38th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jack Hoyt; and for other purposes.
HR 672. By Representatives Purcell of the 159th, Roberts of the 154th, Bell of the 58th, Maxwell of the 17th, Braddock of the 19th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing May, 2011, as Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month; and for other purposes.
HR 673. By Representatives Roberts of the 154th and Pruett of the 144th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Alva Eaton Heidel on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.

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HR 674. By Representatives Ashe of the 56th, Fullerton of the 151st, Oliver of the 83rd, Lindsey of the 54th, Randall of the 138th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Breast Cancer Coalition Fund; and for other purposes.
HR 675. By Representatives Williams of the 165th, Hugley of the 133rd and Maddox of the 172nd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Johnnie Mae Powell Morrison; and for other purposes.
Representative Neal of the 1st moved that the following Bill of the Senate be withdrawn from the Committee on Higher Education and recommitted to the Committee on State Institutions & Property:
SB 220. By Senator Carter of the 1st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Board of Regents, so as to provide for multiyear lease agreements; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The motion prevailed.
Representative Jacobs of the 80th moved that the following Bill of the Senate be withdrawn from the Committee on Health & Human Services and recommitted to the Committee on Insurance:
SB 166. By Senators Stone of the 23rd, Mullis of the 53rd and Jeffares of the 17th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, so as to extensively revise the requirements for continuing care providers and facilities; to revise definitions; to provide for enforcement powers of the Commissioner of Insurance; to revise provisions relating to annual disclosure statements; to revise requirements for continuing care agreements; to provide extensive requirements for disclosure statements; to provide for specific financial requirements; to provide for supervision, rehabilitation, and liquidation of a continuing care provider facility; to revise provisions relating to penalties for violations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The motion prevailed.

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

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following resolution of the House:

HR 641. By Representative O`Neal of the 146th:

A RESOLUTION relative to adjournment; and for other purposes.

Representative Pruett of the 144th District, Vice-Chairman of the Committee on Economic Development and Tourism, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Economic Development and Tourism 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 312 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Pruett of the 144th
Vice-Chairman

Representative Smith of the 131st District, Chairman of the Committee on Insurance, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Insurance has had under consideration the following Bills of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

SB 17 Do Pass SB 251 Do Pass

SB 58 Do Pass, by Substitute SB 252 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Smith of the 131st
Chairman

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Representative Willard of the 49th 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 30 Do Pass, by Substitute SB 193 Do Pass, by Substitute

SB 134 Do Pass SB 200 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Willard of the 49th
Chairman

Representative Williams of the 4th District, Chairman of the Committee on Regulated Industries, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Regulated Industries 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 10 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Williams of the 4th
Chairman

Representative Neal of the 1st District, Chairman of the Committee on State Institutions and Property, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on State Institutions and Property has had under consideration the following Resolutions of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

SR 103 Do Pass, by Substitute SR 114 Do Pass

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Respectfully submitted, /s/ Jerguson of the 22nd
Secretary

Representative Roberts of the 154th District, Chairman of the Committee on Transportation, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Transportation has had under consideration the following Bill and Resolutions of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HR 615 SB 54 SR 30

Do Pass Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Roberts of the 154th
Chairman

Representative O'Neal of the 146th moved that the House stand in recess until 5:00 o'clock, P.M., at which time the House will stand adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning.

The Speaker announced the House in recess until 5:00 o'clock, P.M., at which time the House will stand adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Thirty-Third Legislative Day

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:

E Abdul-Salaam Allison Amerson Anderson Ashe Atwood Austin Baker Battles Bearden Bell Benton Black Braddock Brockway Brooks
E Bruce Buckner Burns
E Byrd Channell Cheokas Clark, V
E Coleman Collins Cooke Crawford Davis
E Dawkins-Haigler Dempsey Dickerson

Dickey Dickson Dobbs Dollar Drenner Dudgeon Dukes Dutton Ehrhart England Epps, C Epps, J Evans Fludd Franklin Frazier Fullerton Geisinger Golick Gordon Greene Hamilton Hanner Harden, B E Harden, M Harrell Hatchett Hatfield Heard Hembree E Henson

Hill Holcomb Holmes Holt Horne Houston Howard Huckaby E Hudson Hugley Jackson Jacobs James Jasperse Johnson Jones, J E Jones, S Kaiser Kendrick Kidd Knight Lindsey Maddox, B Maddox, G Manning E Maxwell Mayo McBrayer McCall McKillip

Meadows Mills Mitchell Murphy Neal, J Neal, Y Nimmer Nix Oliver O'Neal Pak Parent Parrish Parsons Peake Powell, A Powell, J Pruett Purcell Randall E Reece Rice Riley Roberts Rogers Rynders E Scott, M Scott, S Setzler Sheldon

Sims, B Smith, E Smith, K Smith, L Smith, R Smith, T Smyre Spencer Stephens, M Stephens, R Stephenson Talton Tankersley Taylor, D Taylor, T Teasley Thomas Tinubu Walker Watson Welch E Weldon Wilkerson Wilkinson Williams, A Williams, E Williams, R Williamson Yates Ralston, Speaker

The following members were off the floor of the House when the roll was called:

Representatives Beasley-Teague of the 65th, Benfield of the 85th, Bryant of the 160th, Casas of the 103rd, Clark of the 98th, Coomer of the 14th, Gardner of the 57th, Jordan of the 77th, Lane of the 167th, Long of the 61st, Lucas of the 139th, Marin of the 96th, Morgan of the 39th, Morris of the 155th, Mosby of the 90th, Ramsey of the 72nd, and Shaw of the 176th.

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They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Reverend Gerald B. Goodman, St. Mary's Road United Methodist Church, Columbus, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Davis of the 109th, Chairman of the Committee on Information and Audits, reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day had been read and found to be correct.
By unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.
3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.
4. Reports of Standing Committees.
5. Third reading and passage of Local uncontested Bills.
6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 587. By Representatives Harrell of the 106th and Casas of the 103rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Snellville to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 48-13-51 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.

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HB 588. By Representatives Mills of the 25th, Rogers of the 26th, Collins of the 27th and Benton of the 31st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating one or more community improvement districts in Hall County, Georgia (Ga. L. 2008, p. 4050), so as to change a certain provision relating to the location of such districts; to change provisions relating to the appointment of a member of the district board; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 589. By Representatives Ramsey of the 72nd and Fludd of the 66th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the City of Peachtree City Public Facilities Authority and to provide for the appointment of members of the authority; to confer powers upon the authority; to authorize the issuance of revenue bonds of the authority and to authorize the collection for the payment of such revenue bonds; to make the revenue bonds of the authority exempt from taxation to fix and provide the venue and jurisdiction of actions relating to any provisions of this Act; to provide for the validation of bonds; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 590. By Representatives Jerguson of the 22nd, Byrd of the 20th, Hill of the 21st and Hamilton of the 23rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Woodstock, approved April 17, 1975 (Ga. L. 1975, p. 4160), as amended, specifically by an Act approved May 17, 2004 (Ga. L. 2004, p. 4472), so as to change the corporate limits of the city by annexing certain territory to the city; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 591. By Representative Hatfield of the 177th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Waycross, approved August 17, 1909 (Ga. L. 1909, p. 1456), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 13, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p.

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4916), so as to provide that citizens of the City of Waycross shall have the right to address or speak to the city commissioners on official actions or other topics relating to the business of the city commission at meetings of the city commission by expressing their desire to speak no later than the beginning of the meeting at which such citizens desire to address or speak to the city commissioners; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 592. By Representatives Brockway of the 101st, Clark of the 98th, Harrell of the 106th, Rice of the 51st, Coleman of the 97th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners of Gwinnett County, approved January 31, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 4658), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 20, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 3998), so as to repeal provisions relating to public dissemination of amounts expended by the county for professional services; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HR 642. By Representatives Ashe of the 56th, Roberts of the 154th, Bruce of the 64th and Smyre of the 132nd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Raymond Royal Marshall and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HR 643. By Representatives Geisinger of the 48th, McCall of the 30th and Burns of the 157th:
A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on the Equine Industry; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House and Senate were read the second time:

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HB 571 HB 573 HB 575 HB 577 HB 579 HB 581 HB 583 HB 585 HR 618 SB 226

HB 572 HB 574 HB 576 HB 578 HB 580 HB 582 HB 584 HB 586 HR 640 SB 254

Representative Sims of the 169th District, Chairman of the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Legislation has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 442 HB 555 HB 562 HB 569

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 543 HB 561 HB 566 HB 570

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Sims of the 169th
Chairman

The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23, 2011

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 33rd Legislative Day as enumerated below:

DEBATE CALENDAR

Open Rule None

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Modified Open Rule

HR 459 HR 491

Professional Standards Commission; rule change on advance degree certificate upgrades; support (Ed-Dudgeon-24th) Education; develop performance based coaching programs; encourage (EdClark-104th)

Modified Structured Rule

None

Structured Rule

None

Bills and Resolutions on this calendar may be called in any order the Speaker desires.

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Meadows of the 5th
Chairman

Representative Hatfield of the 177th moved that the following Bills of the House be withdrawn from the Local Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local:

HB 569. By Representative Hatfield of the 177th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Charlton County and to provide for its powers and duties; to provide for definitions; to provide for the composition of the board and the selection and appointment of members; to provide for the qualification, terms, and removal of members; to provide for oaths and privileges; to provide for meetings, procedures, and vacancies; to relieve certain officers of powers and duties and to provide for the transfer of functions to the newly created board; to provide for certain expenditures of public funds; to provide for compensation of members of the board and personnel; to provide for offices and equipment; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 570. By Representative Hatfield of the 177th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that the judge of the Probate Court of Charlton County shall also serve as the chief magistrate of the Magistrate

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Court of Charlton County on and after January 1, 2013; to provide for the compensation of such judge for service as chief magistrate; to provide for the continuation in office and expiration of term of the current chief magistrate; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 442. By Representatives Mills of the 25th, Rogers of the 26th, Collins of the 27th, Benton of the 31st and Clark of the 98th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the continuation of an alternative method of distribution of the net proceeds of the sales and use tax for educational purposes authorized under Article VIII, Section VI, Paragraph IV of the Constitution among the Hall County School District, City of Gainesville School District, and City of Buford Independent School District; to provide an effective date; to provide for applicability; to provide for automatic repeal; 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.
HB 543. By Representatives Harrell of the 106th, Rice of the 51st, Clark of the 98th, Floyd of the 99th, Mitchell of the 88th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Recorder's Court of Gwinnett County approved March 27, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 3125), as amended, specifically by an Act approved September 18, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 432), and an Act approved May 5, 2005 (Ga. L. 2005, p. 3729), so as to revise certain provisions relating to the solicitor-general of Gwinnett County; to provide that the solicitor-general of Gwinnett County shall serve as the prosecuting attorney of the Recorder's Court of Gwinnett County; to provide for related matters; 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.
HB 555. By Representatives Clark of the 104th and Brockway of the 101st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create a new charter for the City of Lawrenceville, approved March 28, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 4961), as

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amended, so as to amend the duties of the mayor; to provide for the establishment of a position of city manager; to provide for the duties and responsibilities of the city manager; to provide for related matters; 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.
HB 561. By Representative Pruett of the 144th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act to provide for the compensation and expenses of the chairperson and members of the Board of Education of Dodge County," approved April 19, 2000 (Ga. L. 2000, p. 4466), so as to provide that such officers shall receive such compensation and expenses as provided by general law; to provide an effective date; 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.
HB 562. By Representative Pruett of the 144th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act entitled "An Act to abolish the office of Treasurer of Dodge County", approved August 16, 1920 (Ga. L. 1920), as amended; to provide that the county commission is authorized to appoint a chief financial officer and to designate his or her duties; to provide an effective date; 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.
HB 566. By Representatives Jackson of the 142nd, Frazier of the 123rd, Williams of the 89th and Bruce of the 64th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Jefferson County and to provide for its powers and duties; to provide for definitions; to provide for the composition of the board and the selection and appointment of members; to provide for the qualification, terms, and removal of members; to provide for oaths and privileges; to provide for meetings, procedures, and vacancies; to relieve certain officers of powers and duties and to provide for the transfer of functions to the newly created board; to provide for certain expenditures of public funds; to provide for compensation of members of the board and personnel; to provide for offices and equipment;

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to provide for the board's performance of certain functions and duties for certain municipalities; 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.

By unanimous consent, the following roll call vote was made applicable to the previously read Bills.

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

E Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams
Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles
Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black
Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks E Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns E Byrd Y Carter Y Casas
Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V E Coleman
Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans
Floyd Y Fludd
Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton
Gardner Y Geisinger
Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner
Harbin Y Harden, B E Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Heckstall Y Hembree E Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby E Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse
Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J E Jones, S
Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey
Long Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin E Martin E Maxwell

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell
Morgan Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Ramsey Randall E Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders E Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley
Taylor, D Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bills, the ayes were 142, nays 0.

The Bills, having received the requisite constitutional majority, were passed.

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Representatives Long of the 61st and Welch of the 110th 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 following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Ewing, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the House:
HB 498. By Representative Coomer of the 14th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Adairsville; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the city; to provide for a governing authority of such city and the powers, duties, authority, election, terms, vacancies, compensation, expenses, qualifications, prohibitions, conflicts of interest, and suspension and removal from office relative to members of such governing authority; to provide for inquiries and investigations; to provide for oaths, organization, meetings, quorum, voting, rules, and procedures; to provide for ordinances and codes; to provide for a city manager, mayor, and mayor pro tempore and certain duties, powers, and other matters relative thereto; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 517. By Representative Jasperse of the 12th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the Town of Talking Rock, approved April 21, 1997 (Ga. L. 1997, p. 4222), as amended by an Act approved May 4, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 4130), so as to modify provisions relating to municipal elections and the terms of the mayor and councilmembers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 524. By Representative Allison of the 8th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Towns County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $8,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that county; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability;

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to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives McKillip of the 115th, Heard of the 114th, Talton of the 145th, Huckaby of the 113th, and Neal of the 75th.
Pursuant to HR 476, the House commended Mr. James Eugene "Gene" Sutherland, Sr., and invited him to be recognized by the House of Representatives.
Pursuant to HR 559, the House recognized and commended Leadership Georgia.
Pursuant to HR 521, the House congratulated the Terrell Academy Lady Eagles basketball team on winning their third consecutive GISA State Championship and invited them to be recognized by the House of Representatives.
The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Houston of the 170th, Casas of the 103rd, Wilkinson of the 52nd, Davis of the 109th, and Morgan of the 39th.
Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Resolutions of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HR 491. By Representatives Clark of the 104th, Carter of the 175th, Coleman of the 97th, Kaiser of the 59th, Ashe of the 56th and others:
A RESOLUTION strongly encouraging the development of performance based coaching programs that are designed for principals and district administrators to impact school-wide improvement by developing the organizational culture and the capacity of other educators to improve teaching and learning; and for other purposes.
The following substitute, offered by the Committee on Rules, was read and adopted:
A RESOLUTION
Strongly encouraging the development of performance based coaching programs that are designed for principals and district administrators to impact school-wide improvement by

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developing the organizational culture and the capacity of other educators to improve teaching and learning; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, research on effective professional learning indicates that adding coaching as a follow-up to training can greatly enhance the effective implementation of new skills; and

WHEREAS, research on the development of expertise over the course of a career supports the use of performance based coaching as a means to provide the structure for the necessary deliberate practice and quality feedback from experts to occur; and

WHEREAS, research on instructional leadership identifies the importance of the leadership practice that creates structures and opportunities for teachers to collaborate; and

WHEREAS, coaching is recognized as an exemplary practice in Leader Keys, the leader evaluation instrument developed by the Georgia Department of Education; and

WHEREAS, the Georgia Professional Standards Commission has developed coaching standards, thereby noting the importance of coaching for leader and teacher development.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the development of performance based coaching endorsement programs aligned to the coaching standards adopted by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission and embedding coaching training in leadership programs for administrators and teacher leaders is strongly encouraged.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to, by substitute.

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

Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart

Y Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt N Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby E Hudson Y Hugley

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy
Neal, J Y Neal, Y

Setzler Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre N Spencer Y Stephens, M

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Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black E Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks
Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns E Byrd
Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V E Coleman Y Collins N Cooke N Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans E Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin N Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B E Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett N Hatfield Y Heard

Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse
Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J E Jones, S
Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin E Martin E Maxwell

Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders E Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D
Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu E Walker Y Watson
Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, the ayes were 149, nays 7.

The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted, by substitute.

Representatives Abdul-Salaam of the 74th, Carter of the 175th, Jordan of the 77th, Shaw of the 176th, and Welch of the 110th 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.

HR 459. By Representatives Dudgeon of the 24th, Carter of the 175th, Huckaby of the 113th, Coleman of the 97th, Nix of the 69th and others:

A RESOLUTION supporting the Georgia Professional Standards Commission rule change on certificate upgrades for advanced degrees that come from providers that meet established quality standards and for degrees that are in a field for which the Professional Standards Commission offers a certificate; and for other purposes.

The following substitute, offered by the Committee on Rules, was read and adopted:

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A RESOLUTION

Supporting the Georgia Professional Standards Commission rule change on certificate upgrades for advanced degrees that come from providers that meet established quality standards and for degrees that are in a field for which the Professional Standards Commission offers a certificate; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Georgia is the third highest in the nation for advanced degree compensation for educators while near the bottom for advanced degree standards and rigor; and

WHEREAS, Georgia must create a stronger connection between advanced degrees, work in schools, student achievement, and salary increases; and

WHEREAS, all postsecondary institutions and advanced degrees leading to certificate upgrades in Georgia should meet the same levels of quality in Georgia Professional Standards Commission approved institutions and programs; and

WHEREAS, the development of expertise requires continuous and intensive study in a field, and this study is supported by programs and institutions that offer degrees directly focused on increasing the educator's capacity to improve teaching and learning; and

WHEREAS, the value of advanced degrees is recognized as long as these degrees relate to work essential for the improvement of teaching and learning.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body strongly supports the Georgia Professional Standards Commission rule change that certificate upgrades shall only be extended for degrees that come from providers that meet established quality standards and for degrees that are in a field for which the Professional Standards Commission offers a certificate.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to, by substitute.

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

Y Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs
Dollar Y Drenner

Y Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell
Morgan Y Morris

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R

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Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks N Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns E Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V E Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans E Floyd Y Fludd Y Franklin N Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B E Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Y Howard Y Huckaby E Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse
Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J E Jones, S N Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin E Martin Y Maxwell

Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts N Rogers Y Rynders E Scott, M N Scott, S

Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R N Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D
Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu E Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A N Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, the ayes were 159, nays 7.

The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted, by substitute.

Representative Frazier of the 123rd stated that she inadvertently voted "nay" on the preceding roll call. She wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon.

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

HR 676. By Representatives Rynders of the 152nd, Dukes of the 150th, Fullerton of the 151st, Roberts of the 154th, Cheokas of the 134th and others:

A RESOLUTION commending Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital on the occasion of its 100th anniversary and inviting hospital representatives to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.

The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:

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HR 677. By Representatives Wilkinson of the 52nd, Geisinger of the 48th and Willard of the 49th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending The Frame Source in Sandy Springs, Georgia; and for other purposes.
HR 678. By Representatives Powell of the 29th and Bearden of the 68th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Derrick D. Schofield on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.
HR 679. By Representatives Hembree of the 67th, Hanner of the 148th, Parrish of the 156th, Welch of the 110th and Greene of the 149th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Judge Larry Smith; and for other purposes.
HR 680. By Representatives Williams of the 165th and Dutton of the 166th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ruben and Novella King; and for other purposes.
HR 681. By Representatives Hatchett of the 143rd, Pak of the 102nd and Davis of the 109th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Exchange Club of Dublin, Georgia, and the National Exchange Club on 100 years of community service; and for other purposes.
HR 682. By Representatives Atwood of the 179th and Lane of the 167th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Frederica Academy boys basketball team; and for other purposes.
HR 683. By Representatives Houston of the 170th, Rynders of the 152nd and Powell of the 171st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Lauri Jo Bennett and Lauri Jo's Southern Style Canning; and for other purposes.
HR 684. By Representatives Benton of the 31st and McCall of the 30th:
A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Hoyt R. Smith; and for other purposes.

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HR 685. By Representatives Rogers of the 26th and Ralston of the 7th:
A RESOLUTION commending Mrs. Celestia "Lessie" Bailey Smithgill on her 100th birthday; and for other purposes.
HR 686. By Representatives Neal of the 1st, Weldon of the 3rd and Dickson of the 6th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Patrick Sharrock and the Sharrock family; and for other purposes.
HR 687. By Representatives Rogers of the 26th, Collins of the 27th, Amerson of the 9th and Mills of the 25th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Mildred Anderson Jarrard; and for other purposes.
HR 688. By Representatives Rogers of the 26th, Collins of the 27th, Benton of the 31st and Mills of the 25th:
A RESOLUTION commending Mrs. Hart Wilheit Payne; and for other purposes.
HR 689. By Representatives Rogers of the 26th, Benton of the 31st, Mills of the 25th and Collins of the 27th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Evelyn Marie Tullis Roberts Pearson; and for other purposes.
HR 690. By Representatives Davis of the 109th, Baker of the 78th and Welch of the 110th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Zack Brown; and for other purposes.
Representative Jasperse of the 12th moved that the following Bill of the Senate be withdrawn from the Committee on Health & Human Services and recommitted to the Committee on Insurance:
SB 177. By Senators Bethel of the 54th, Mullis of the 53rd, Butterworth of the 50th, Gooch of the 51st, Albers of the 56th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to adopt the Health Care Compact; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The motion prevailed.
The following Resolution of the House, referred to the House Rules Subcommittee on Invites, was reported by the Committee on Rules with the following recommendation:
HR 676 Do Pass
The following Resolution of the House, favorably reported by the Committee on Rules, was read and adopted:
HR 676. By Representatives Rynders of the 152nd, Dukes of the 150th, Fullerton of the 151st, Roberts of the 154th, Cheokas of the 134th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital on the occasion of its 100th anniversary and inviting hospital representatives to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
Representative O'Neal of the 146th moved that the House do now adjourn until 1:00 o'clock, P.M., Monday, March 28, 2011, and the motion prevailed.
Pursuant to the adjournment Resolution previously adopted by the House and Senate, the Speaker announced the House adjourned until 1:00 o'clock, P.M., Monday, March 28, 2011.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Monday, March 28, 2011

Thirty-Fourth Legislative Day

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 1:00 o'clock, P.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.

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

E Abdul-Salaam Abrams Allison Amerson Anderson Ashe Atwood Austin
E Baker Battles Bearden Beasley-Teague Bell Benfield Benton Black Braddock Brockway Brooks Bruce Bryant Buckner Burns Byrd Carter
E Casas Cheokas Clark, J Clark, V Coleman Collins Cooke Coomer Cooper

Crawford Davis Dawkins-Haigler Dempsey Dickerson Dickey Dickson Dobbs Dollar Drenner Dudgeon E Dukes Dutton Ehrhart England Epps, C Epps, J Evans E Floyd Fludd Franklin Frazier Fullerton Gardner Geisinger Golick Gordon Greene Hamilton Hanner Harden, B Harden, M Harrell Hatchett

Heard Heckstall Hembree Henson Hill Holcomb Holmes Holt Horne Houston Howard Huckaby Hudson Hugley Jackson James Jasperse Jerguson Johnson Jones, J Jones, S Kaiser Kendrick Knight Lane Lindsey Long E Maddox, B Maddox, G Manning Marin E Martin Maxwell McBrayer

McCall McKillip Meadows Mills Mitchell E Morgan Morris Mosby Murphy Neal, J Neal, Y E Nimmer Nix Oliver O'Neal Pak Parent Parrish Parsons Peake Powell, A Powell, J Pruett Purcell Ramsey Randall Rice Riley Roberts Rogers Rynders E Scott, M Scott, S

Setzler Shaw Sheldon Sims, B Sims, C Smith, E E Smith, K Smith, L Smith, R Smith, T Smyre Spencer Stephens, R Talton Tankersley Taylor, D Taylor, R Teasley Thomas Tinubu E Walker Watson Welch Weldon Wilkerson Wilkinson Willard Williams, A Williams, E Williams, R Williamson Yates Ralston, Speaker

The following members were off the floor of the House when the roll was called:

Representatives Channell of the 116th, Jordan of the 77th, Kidd of the 141st, Lucas of the 139th, Mayo of the 91st, Reece of the 11th, Stephens of the 161st, Stephenson of the 92nd, and Taylor of the 79th.

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They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Minister Wes Cantrell, Young Adult Pastor, First Baptist Church of Woodstock, Woodstock, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Davis of the 109th, Chairman of the Committee on Information and Audits, reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day had been read and found to be correct.
By unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.
3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.
4. Reports of Standing Committees.
5. Third reading and passage of Local uncontested Bills.
6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 593. By Representatives Huckaby of the 113th, Dudgeon of the 24th, McKillip of the 115th and Heard of the 114th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to retirement and pensions, so as to provide that an election to participate in the Regents Retirement Plan in lieu of the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia shall be revocable at will; to provide that persons who made an irrevocable election for such participation may nonetheless elect to participate in the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia; to provide for creditable service; to provide for application and

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transfer of funds; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.
HB 594. By Representatives Burns of the 157th, England of the 108th, Roberts of the 154th, McCall of the 30th, Stephens of the 164th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 14 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to limited liability companies, so as to provide for low-profit limited liability companies; to change certain provisions relative to definitions for such chapter; to change certain provisions relating to the names of limited liability companies; to change certain provisions relating to judicial and administrative dissolution of limited liability companies; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 595. By Representatives Black of the 174th, Shaw of the 176th and Carter of the 175th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-40.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income tax credits for jobs created by business enterprises in less developed areas, so as to provide that in certain circumstances tax credits may be earned for jobs created in the year prior to the year in which an area is designated by the Department of Community Affairs; to provide for the tax years to which such credits shall apply; to provide for other related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 596. By Representatives Black of the 174th, Shaw of the 176th and Carter of the 175th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-40.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income tax credits for jobs created by business enterprises in less developed areas, so as to provide that in certain circumstances tax credits may be earned for jobs created in the year prior to the year in which an area is designated by the Department of Community Affairs; to provide for the tax years to which such credits shall

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apply; to provide for other related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 597. By Representative Benfield of the 85th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to alcoholic beverages, so as to amend certain provisions regarding brewpubs; to provide for definitions; to change qualifications regarding brewpubs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries.
HB 598. By Representative Smith of the 168th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Jeff Davis County, approved March 25, 1958 (Ga. L. 1958, p. 3288), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 21, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 3998), so as to modify provisions relating to the scheduling of meetings of the board of commissioners; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 599. By Representative Houston of the 170th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of judge of the probate court of Cook County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for submission of this Act for preclearance under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination.
HB 600. By Representative Parrish of the 156th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing the State Court of Candler County, approved July 29, 1920 (Ga. L. 1920, p. 364), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 15, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 3956), so as to change provisions relating to the compensation of the solicitor; to provide

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for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 601. By Representatives Dickson of the 6th and Williams of the 4th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Cohutta to exercise all redevelopment and other powers under Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VII of the Constitution and Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the "Redevelopment Powers Law," as amended; to provide for a referendum; to provide effective dates; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 602. By Representatives Smith of the 168th, Roberts of the 154th and Sims of the 169th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Bacon County and provide for its powers and duties, approved May 16, 2007 (Ga. L. 2007, p. 3712), so as to reconstitute and change the composition of the board and the selection and appointment of its members; to provide for the qualification and removal of members and for filling vacancies; to provide for the appointment, duties, compensation, and removal of an elections supervisor; to provide for officers and equipment; to provide for related matters; to provide for submission for preclearance under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 603. By Representative Long of the 61st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to continue the existence of the Atlanta Independent School System under the management and control of the Atlanta Board of Education, approved June 3, 2003 (Ga. L. 2003, p. 4154), so as to modify provisions relating to the Atlanta Board of Education; to provide for the appointment and terms of the members of the Atlanta Board of Education; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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HB 604. By Representatives Hanner of the 148th and Greene of the 149th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Lower Chattahoochee Regional Transportation Authority; to provide for a short title; to confer powers and impose duties on the authority; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HR 691. By Representatives Drenner of the 86th, Amerson of the 9th, Dudgeon of the 24th, Geisinger of the 48th, Smith of the 122nd and others:
A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on the Use and Development of Nuclear Energy Plants in Georgia; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Science and Technology.
HR 692. By Representatives Drenner of the 86th, Fullerton of the 151st, Smith of the 122nd, Holcomb of the 82nd, Williams of the 89th and others:
A RESOLUTION urging local boards of education and schools in Georgia to implement renewable energy systems to provide educational and cost-saving opportunities; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
HR 693. By Representatives Drenner of the 86th, Fullerton of the 151st, Frazier of the 123rd, Smith of the 122nd, Williams of the 89th and others:
A RESOLUTION urging developers and builders of residential property to offer the installation of solar energy systems; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Energy, Utilities & Telecommunications.
HR 694. By Representatives Drenner of the 86th, Fullerton of the 151st, Smith of the 122nd, Frazier of the 123rd, Williams of the 89th and others:
A RESOLUTION creating the House Hydropower Study Committee; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Energy, Utilities & Telecommunications.

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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 605. By Representatives Bearden of the 68th, Meadows of the 5th, England of the 108th, Roberts of the 154th and Cheokas of the 134th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Aviation Authority, so as to repeal the chapter; to abolish the Georgia Aviation Authority; to amend Chapter 2 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Public Safety, so as to transfer certain personnel, assets, and liabilities of the authority to the Department of Public Safety; to provide the department with certain authority and duties with regard to aviation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HB 606. By Representatives Taylor of the 55th, Ashe of the 56th, Gardner of the 57th, Kaiser of the 59th, Bell of the 58th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating and establishing a purchasing department in counties of this state having a population of 200,000 or more, approved March 27, 1941 (Ga. L. 1941, p. 408), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 25, 1980 (Ga. L. 1980, p. 3858) and an Act approved April 2, 1998 (Ga. L. 1998, p. 583), so as to change counties to which such Act is applicable; to change certain provisions relative to public letting and bids; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination.
HB 607. By Representatives Jacobs of the 80th, Taylor of the 79th, Benfield of the 85th, Oliver of the 83rd, Holcomb of the 82nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to impose certain requirements and limitations upon ad valorem taxes levied by DeKalb County to finance the provision of certain governmental services, known and cited as the "DeKalb County Special Services Tax Districts Act," approved April 12, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 3548), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 27, 2010 (Ga. L. 2010, p. 3548), so as to give the county the authority to reflect the ad valorem taxes for district services separately on the real estate tax statement; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.

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

HB 587 HB 589 HB 591 HR 642

HB 588 HB 590 HB 592 HR 643

Representative Hamilton of the 23rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Governmental Affairs, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Governmental Affairs 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 86 SB 121 SB 122

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Hamilton of the 23rd
Chairman

Representative Cooper of the 41st District, Chairman of the Committee on Health and Human Services, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Health and Human Services 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 81 SB 100 SB 178

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Cooper of the 41st
Chairman

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Representative Sims of the 169th District, Chairman of the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - 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 571 HB 573 HB 575 HB 580 HB 582 HB 585

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 572 HB 574 HB 576 HB 581 HB 584 SB 237

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Sims of the 169th
Chairman

Representative Golick of the 34th District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil 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 36 SB 80 SB 94 SB 231

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass

SB 40 SB 93 SB 214

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Golick of the 34th
Chairman

Representative Rice of the 51st District, Chairman of the Committee on Motor Vehicles, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

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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 88 SB 138 SB 240

Do Pass Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Rice of the 51st
Chairman

Representative Smith of the 70th District, Chairman of the Committee on Natural Resources and Environment, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Natural Resources and Environment 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 157 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Smith of the 70th
Chairman

Representative Bearden of the 68th District, Chairman of the Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security 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 95 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Bearden of the 68th
Chairman

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Representative Maxwell of the 17th 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 96 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Maxwell of the 17th
Chairman

The following Resolutions of the House, referred to the House Rules Subcommittee on Invites, were reported by the Committee on Rules with the following recommendations:

HR 293 HR 474 HR 499 HR 645

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HR 473 HR 475 HR 587

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR MONDAY, MARCH 28, 2011

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 34th Legislative Day as enumerated below:

DEBATE CALENDAR

Open Rule None

Modified Open Rule

HR 341

Celebratory gunfire; promote public awareness; urge (PS&HS-Henson87th)

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Modified Structured Rule
None
Structured Rule
None
Bills and Resolutions on this calendar may be called in any order the Speaker desires.
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Meadows of the 5th
Chairman
By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the House and Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 571. By Representative Epps of the 140th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to incorporate the Town of McIntyre, Georgia, and to grant a new charter to said town; to organize the municipal government thereof; to prescribe the corporate limits; to regulate the sale or lease of town utilities, the grant of franchises, and the furnishing of certain practices; to provide for a mayor and aldermen and their function, authority, powers, duties, qualifications, and election; to provide the power of veto and the manner of overriding the same; to repeal an Act incorporating the Town of McIntyre, Georgia, and granting a new charter approved March 30, 1971 (Ga. L. 1971, p. 2370), as amended; to repeal certain other Acts affecting said town; 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.
HB 572. By Representative Epps of the 140th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of members of the Board of Education of Twiggs County, approved March 26, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 3627), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 24, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 4048), so as to change provisions relating to the compensation of members of the board; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 573. By Representative Black of the 174th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Brooks County and provide for its powers and duties; to define certain terms; to provide for the composition of the board and the selection, qualification, and terms of its members; to provide for resignation, succession, and removal of members and for filling vacancies; to provide for oaths and privileges; to relieve certain boards and officers of certain powers and duties and provide for the transfer of certain items to the newly created board; to abolish a certain board and officers; to provide for meetings and procedures; to provide for the elections supervisor and the powers and duties of such elections supervisor; to provide for effective dates; 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.
HB 574. By Representatives Dickson of the 6th and Williams of the 4th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to continue the Dalton Independent School System, the Dalton Independent School District, and the Board of Education for the Dalton Independent School System; to provide for the powers and duties of the board; to provide for continuation in office of current board members; to provide for elections, qualifications, posts, and terms of office of members of the board; to provide for vacancies in office; to provide for meetings, organization, and procedures of the board; to provide for ad valorem taxation; to provide for resolutions, orders, rules, and regulations; to provide for existing rights, interests, obligations, and liabilities; to provide for submission under the Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; 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.
HB 575. By Representatives Dickson of the 6th and Williams of the 4th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Tunnell Hill to exercise all redevelopment and other powers under Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VII of the Constitution and Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the "Redevelopment Powers Law," as amended; to provide for a referendum; to

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provide effective dates; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; 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.
HB 576. By Representatives Dickson of the 6th and Williams of the 4th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Varnell to exercise all redevelopment and other powers under Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VII of the Constitution and Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the "Redevelopment Powers Law," as amended; to provide for a referendum; to provide effective dates; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; 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.
HB 580. By Representatives England of the 108th and Benton of the 31st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Barrow County Governing Authority Study Commission; to provide for its membership, officers, purpose, meetings, hearings, functions, powers, and duties; to provide for a report; to provide for automatic repeal and abolishment of the study commission; 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.
HB 581. By Representatives Dudgeon of the 24th, Amerson of the 9th and Hamilton of the 23rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend the Forsyth County Civil Service System Act creating the Forsyth County Civil Service System, approved March 13, 1978 (Ga. L. 1978, p. 3572), as amended, particularly by an Ordinance and Resolution adopted by the Board of Commissioners of Forsyth County December 9, 1996 (Ga. L. 1997, p. 4701), and by an Act approved May 29, 2007 (Ga. L. 2007, p. 4319), so as to exempt the chief deputy clerk of the Superior Court of Forsyth County and the office manager of the office of the clerk of Superior Court of Forsyth County from the application of the Forsyth County Civil Service System; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 582. By Representative Hanner of the 148th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the Town of Parrott; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the municipality; to provide for a governing authority of such municipality and the powers, duties, authority, election, terms, vacancies, compensation, expenses, qualifications, prohibitions, conflicts of interest, and suspension and removal from office relative to members of such governing authority; to provide for inquiries and investigations; to provide for oaths, organization, meetings, quorum, voting, rules, and procedures; to provide for ordinances and codes; to repeal a specific Act; to provide for an effective date; 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.
HB 584. By Representative Powell of the 29th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Hartwell, approved April 6, 1992, (Ga. L. 1992, p. 5476), so as to change the process for the appointment of committee members, committee chairpersons, and officers of the city council; 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.
HB 585. By Representatives Stephenson of the 92nd, Dickerson of the 95th, DawkinsHaigler of the 93rd and Kendrick of the 94th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing an annual salary for the judge of the Probate Court of Rockdale County in lieu of the fee system of compensation, approved March 4, 1969 (Ga. L. 1969, p. 2173), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 16, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 4770), so as to change the provisions relating to the compensation of such judge; to provide an effective date; 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.

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SB 237. By Senator Mullis of the 53rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Summerville; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the municipality; to provide for a governing authority of such municipality and the powers, duties, authority, election, terms, vacancies, compensation, expenses, qualifications, prohibitions, conflicts of interest, and suspension and removal from office relative to members of such governing authority; to provide for inquiries and investigations; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to repeal a specific Act; to provide for an effective date; 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.

By unanimous consent, the following roll call vote was made applicable to the previously read Bills.

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

E Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin E Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter E Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V

Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon E Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd
Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin

Y Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey
Long Lucas

Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell E Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y E Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece
Rice

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E E Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard

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Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett E Hatfield Y Heard

Y Maddox, B Maddox, G
Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders E Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bills, the ayes were 163, nays 0.

The Bills, having received the requisite constitutional majority, were passed.

Representatives Davis of the 109th and Long of the 61st 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 following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Ewing, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the House:

HB 223. By Representatives Jasperse of the 12th, England of the 108th, McCall of the 30th and Roberts of the 154th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 8-2-25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state-wide application of minimum standard building codes, codes requiring adoption by municipality or county, adoption of more stringent requirements by local governments, and adoption of standards for which state code does not exist, so as to provide an exemption for certain farm buildings or structures; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 508. By Representatives Setzler of the 35th, Manning of the 32nd, Teasley of the 38th, Dollar of the 45th, Ehrhart of the 36th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Kennesaw, approved April 10, 1971 (Ga. L. 1971, p. 3620), as amended, particularly by home rule amendment filed in the office of Secretary of State September 22, 2009 (Ga. L. 2010, p. 4239), so as to change the provisions relating to the corporate limits of the city; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 522. By Representative Holt of the 112th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Oxford ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 523. By Representative Holt of the 112th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Oxford, Georgia, approved April 13, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, p. 4195), so as to change the form of government from a mayor-council form of government to a city manager-council form of government; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:

Representatives Cheokas of the 134th, Carter of the 175th, Smith of the 168th, and Kaiser of the 59th.

By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the Senate was withdrawn from the General Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil:

SB 80.

By Senators McKoon of the 29th, Bethel of the 54th, Cowsert of the 46th, Gooch of the 51st, Albers of the 56th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 24-4-60 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to requirement for DNA analysis of blood of persons convicted of certain sex offenses or convicted of a felony and incarcerated in a state correctional facility, so as to provide for DNA analysis of persons arrested for felony offenses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Pursuant to HR 293, the House recognized and commended Representative John Lewis on his receipt of the Presidential Medal of Freedom and invited him to be recognized by the House of Representatives.

By order of the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the Senate was withdrawn from the General Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Education:

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SB 38. By Senators Rogers of the 21st and Millar of the 40th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to provide for authority for the State School Superintendent to employ and dismiss employees; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Resolutions of the House, favorably reported by the Committee on Rules, were read and adopted:
HR 293. By Representatives Smyre of the 132nd, Ralston of the 7th, Taylor of the 55th, Brooks of the 63rd, Kaiser of the 59th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Representative John Lewis on his receipt of the Presidential Medal of Freedom and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 473. By Representatives Smith of the 70th and Hudson of the 124th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the McDuffie/Warren County Forestry Unit on being named the Georgia Forestry Commission 2010 Northern Unit of the Year and inviting them to appear before the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 474. By Representatives Smith of the 70th, Parrish of the 156th, Jackson of the 142nd and Morris of the 155th:
A RESOLUTION commending the Emanuel County Forestry Unit on being named the Georgia Forestry Commission 2010 Southern Unit of the Year and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 475. By Representatives Smith of the 70th and Cheokas of the 134th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Americus District on being named the Georgia Forestry
HR 499. By Representative Stephens of the 164th:
A RESOLUTION commending WrestleMania XXVII, recognizing March 30 through April 4, 2011, as WrestleMania Week in Georgia, and inviting representatives of the Atlanta Sports Council, the Georgia World Congress

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Center Authority, and WWE to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 587. By Representatives Tinubu of the 60th, Dawkins-Haigler of the 93rd, Stephenson of the 92nd, Hugley of the 133rd, Beasley-Teague of the 65th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending the Honorable Georganna Sinkfield and inviting her to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 645. By Representative Abrams of the 84th:
A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Richard Frank Leitgeb and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; 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 341. By Representatives Henson of the 87th, Benfield of the 85th, Williams of the 89th, Mosby of the 90th, Oliver of the 83rd and others:
A RESOLUTION urging efforts to promote an increase in public awareness of the dangers of celebratory gunfire; urging state and local governments and law enforcement agencies to better educate Georgians regarding the serious threat created by firing a weapon into the air during a celebration; and committing to studying and adopting tougher criminal sanctions for those who perform celebratory gunfire resulting in injury or death to another person; and for other purposes.
The following amendment was read and adopted:
Representatives Jerguson of the 22nd and Henson of the 87th offer the following amendment:
Amend HR 341 by inserting "random" immediately after "the" and inserting "residential" immediately after "populated" on line 11.
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:

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E Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams N Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe N Atwood N Austin E Baker Y Battles
Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield N Benton Y Black N Braddock N Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns N Byrd Y Carter E Casas Y Channell
Cheokas N Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins N Cooke N Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs
Dollar Y Drenner
Dudgeon Y Dukes N Dutton
Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B N Harden, M N Harrell Y Hatchett E Hatfield Y Heard

Y Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes N Holt N Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James N Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B N Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

E Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan
Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y E Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A
Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice N Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders Y Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E E Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre N Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R
Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley N Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T N Teasley
Thomas Y Tinubu
Walker Y Watson N Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, as amended, the ayes were 139, nays 23.

The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted, as amended.

Due to a mechanical malfunction, the vote of Representative Dudgeon of the 24th was not recorded on the preceding roll call. He wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon.

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

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HR 695. By Representative Dickerson of the 95th:
A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Amanda Davis and inviting her to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 696. By Representative Ralston of the 7th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Arch Society on the occasion of its 20th anniversary; and for other purposes.
HR 697. By Representatives Yates of the 73rd and Knight of the 126th:
A RESOLUTION commending New Missionary Baptist Convention of Georgia; and for other purposes.
HR 698. By Representatives Coleman of the 97th, Crawford of the 16th, Hembree of the 67th, Austin of the 10th and Amerson of the 9th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Caleb Connell; and for other purposes.
HR 699. By Representative Ashe of the 56th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Mrs. Mary Sidney Kelly Harbert on the occasion of her retirement as chairperson of the Public Policy Advocacy Committee of the Board of Directors of the Central Outreach and Advocacy Center; and for other purposes.
HR 700. By Representative Smith of the 168th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life, memory, and legacy of Mr. Zene William Kirkland; and for other purposes.
HR 701. By Representative Parrish of the 156th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. E. Lamar Anderson; and for other purposes.

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HR 702. By Representative Epps of the 140th:
A RESOLUTION commending Michelle Todd, the 2011 Wilkinson County Primary School Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 703. By Representative Epps of the 140th:
A RESOLUTION commending Daphne Todd, the 2011 Wilkinson County Middle School Teacher of the Year and Wilkinson County School System's Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 704. By Representative Epps of the 140th:
A RESOLUTION commending Eleanor Angles, the 2011 Wilkinson County High School Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 705. By Representative Epps of the 140th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Four County Area Exchange Club and the National Exchange Club on 100 years of community service; and for other purposes.
HR 706. By Representative Dollar of the 45th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Zachary Sumner Newsome; and for other purposes.
HR 707. By Representative McCall of the 30th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Braxton Owens; and for other purposes.
HR 708. By Representative Epps of the 140th:
A RESOLUTION commending Debbie Colson, the 2011 Wilkinson County Elementary School Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 709. By Representatives Mayo of the 91st and Heard of the 114th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., on the occasion of its centennial anniversary; and for other purposes.

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HR 710. By Representative McCall of the 30th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Brandon Owens; and for other purposes.
HR 711. By Representatives Burns of the 157th and Purcell of the 159th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Ross Lee Rountree; and for other purposes.
HR 712. By Representative Austin of the 10th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Historic Demorest School; and for other purposes.
HR 713. By Representative Austin of the 10th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the Habersham County 10 and Under All-Star girls basketball team; and for other purposes.
HR 714. By Representative Austin of the 10th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the Habersham County 12 and Under All-Star girls basketball team; and for other purposes.
HR 715. By Representatives Abdul-Salaam of the 74th, Scott of the 76th, Tinubu of the 60th, Smyre of the 132nd, Smith of the 122nd and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Deborah A. Anglin; and for other purposes.
HR 716. By Representatives Abdul-Salaam of the 74th, Beasley-Teague of the 65th, Dawkins-Haigler of the 93rd, Smyre of the 132nd, Brooks of the 63rd and others:
A RESOLUTION commending Bishop C.L. Carter, Sr., on his service, leadership, and devotion to the ministry for more than 50 years; and for other purposes.
HR 717. By Representatives Abdul-Salaam of the 74th, Howard of the 121st, Morgan of the 39th, Beasley-Teague of the 65th, Smyre of the 132nd and others:

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A RESOLUTION recognizing the Rainbow PUSH Coalition and the Citizenship Education Fund's 11th annual Creating Opportunity Conference; and for other purposes.
Representative Golick of the 34th District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil 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 80 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Golick of the 34th
Chairman
Representative O'Neal of the 146th moved that the House do now adjourn until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning, and the motion prevailed.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Thirty-Fifth Legislative Day

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:

E Abdul-Salaam Allison Amerson Anderson Atwood Austin Baker Battles Bearden Beasley-Teague Bell Benfield Benton Black Braddock Brockway Brooks Bruce Bryant Buckner Byrd Carter Casas Channell Cheokas Clark, J Clark, V Coleman Collins Cooke Cooper

Crawford Davis Dempsey Dickerson Dickey Dickson Dobbs Drenner Dudgeon Dutton England Epps, J Evans Fludd Franklin Frazier Fullerton Gardner Geisinger Golick Gordon Greene Hamilton Hanner Harden, B Harden, M Harrell Hatchett Hatfield Heard

Hembree Henson Hill Holcomb Holmes Holt Horne Houston Howard Huckaby Hugley Jackson James Jasperse Jerguson Johnson Jones, J Kaiser Kendrick Kidd Knight Lane Lindsey Maddox, B Maddox, G Manning Maxwell Mayo McBrayer McCall

Meadows Mills Mitchell Morgan Mosby Murphy Neal, J Neal, Y Nimmer Nix E Oliver O'Neal Pak E Parent Parrish Parsons Peake Powell, A Powell, J Pruett Purcell Ramsey Randall E Reece Rice Riley Roberts Rogers Rynders Scott, M

Scott, S Shaw Sheldon Sims, B Smith, E Smith, K Smith, L Smith, R Smyre Spencer Stephens, M Stephens, R Stephenson Talton Tankersley Taylor, D Taylor, T Teasley Thomas Tinubu Watson Welch Wilkerson Wilkinson Williams, A Williams, E Williams, R Williamson Yates Ralston, Speaker

The following members were off the floor of the House when the roll was called:

Representatives Abrams of the 84th, Ashe of the 56th, Burns of the 157th, Coomer of the 14th, Dawkins-Haigler of the 93rd, Dollar of the 45th, Dukes of the 150th, Ehrhart of the 36th, Epps of the 128th, Hudson of the 124th, Jacobs of the 80th, Jones of the 44th, Jordan of the 77th, Long of the 61st, Lucas of the 139th, Marin of the 96th, Martin of the

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47th, McKillip of the 115th, Setzler of the 35th, Sims of the 169th, Smith of the 168th, Walker of the 107th, Weldon of the 3rd, and Willard of the 49th.
They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Reverend Rufus D. Stephens, Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Joliet, Illinois.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Cheokas of the 134th, Vice-Chairman of the Committee on Information and Audits, reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day had been read and found to be correct.
By unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.
3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.
4. Reports of Standing Committees.
5. Third reading and passage of Local uncontested Bills.
6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 608. By Representatives Manning of the 32nd, Ehrhart of the 36th, Parsons of the 42nd, Jones of the 44th, Evans of the 40th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the State Court of Cobb County, approved March 26, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, p. 3211), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 27, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, p. 4490), so as to authorize the court to charge a technology fee for each civil case filed,

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each criminal fine imposed, and each traffic case fined; to specify the uses to which said technology fees may be put; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 609. By Representatives Dawkins-Haigler of the 93rd, Stephenson of the 92nd and Beasley-Teague of the 65th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding insurance, so as to require health benefit policy coverage for telemedicine services; to provide for definitions; to amend Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical assistance generally, so as to provide for coverage for telemedicine services for Medicaid recipients; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.
HB 610. By Representatives Parrish of the 156th, Morris of the 155th and Jackson of the 142nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of judge of the probate court of Emanuel County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for submission of this Act for preclearance under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination.
HB 611. By Representative Mitchell of the 88th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Stone Mountain, approved May 11, 2009 (Ga. L. 2009, p. 4108), so as to provide for election by posts for members of the city council; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.

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HB 612. By Representative Austin of the 10th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the City of Cornelia Water and Sewerage Authority; to fix the venue or jurisdiction of actions relating to any provisions of this Act and to provide that such bonds or obligations be validated as authorized by Article 3 of Chapter 82 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the "Revenue Bond Law"; to provide for liberal construction; to provide for severability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 613. By Representative Spencer of the 180th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Kingsland to exercise all redevelopment and other powers under Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VII(b) of the Constitution and Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the "Redevelopment Powers Law," as amended; to provide for a referendum; to provide effective dates; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 614. By Representative Crawford of the 16th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from Polk County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in an amount that will increase in certain years when the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the preceding year's assessed value of such homestead by a certain amount under certain conditions; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 615. By Representative Crawford of the 16th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Polk County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in the amount of $30,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of the county who are 70 years of age or older with net annual household income of $10,000.00 or less; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to

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provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 616. By Representative Crawford of the 16th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Polk County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $30,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who are 70 years of age or older with net annual household income of $10,000.00 or less; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 617. By Representative Crawford of the 16th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from Polk County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in an amount that will increase in certain years when the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the preceding year's assessed value of such homestead by a certain amount under certain conditions; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HR 718. By Representative Houston of the 170th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the service of Private Homer C. Sumner and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

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HR 719. By Representative Mitchell of the 88th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Charles "Chuck" Burris and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
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 618. By Representatives Jerguson of the 22nd, Byrd of the 20th, Hill of the 21st and Hamilton of the 23rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act to provide a new charter for the City of Holly Springs in the County of Cherokee," approved March 18, 1980 (Ga. L. 1980, p. 3281), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 30, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 4964), so as to change the corporate limits of said city; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 619. By Representatives Williams of the 4th, Dickson of the 6th and Weldon of the 3rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Dalton to exercise all redevelopment and other powers under Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VII of the Constitution and Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the "Redevelopment Powers Law," as amended; to provide for a referendum; to provide effective dates; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 620. By Representatives Powell of the 29th, Powell of the 171st, Bearden of the 68th, Burns of the 157th, Greene of the 149th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 42 of the O.C.G.A., relating to penal institutions, so as to create the Department of Probation/Parole Community Based Supervision; to amend Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to crimes and offenses, to correct cross-references; to amend Title 17 of the O.C.G.A., relating to criminal procedure, so as to change provisions relating to imposition and service of split sentences; to amend Titles 19, 35, 40, 43,

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45, and 49 of the O.C.G.A., relating to domestic relations, law enforcement officers and agencies, motor vehicles and traffic, professions and businesses, public officers and employees, and social services, respectively, so as to provide for certain changes in the administrative organization of the Department of Corrections and the State Board of Pardons and Paroles and to provide for conforming amendments; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.

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

HB 593 HB 595 HB 597 HB 599 HB 601 HB 603 HB 605 HB 607 HR 692 HR 694

HB 594 HB 596 HB 598 HB 600 HB 602 HB 604 HB 606 HR 691 HR 693

Representative Parsons of the 42nd District, Chairman of the Committee on Energy, Utilities, and Telecommunications, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Energy, Utilities, and Telecommunications 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 108 Do Pass, by Substitute SB 156 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Parsons of the 42nd
Chairman

Representative Hamilton of the 23rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Governmental Affairs, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

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Your Committee on Governmental Affairs 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 82 Do Pass, by Substitute SB 163 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Hamilton of the 23rd
Chairman

Representative Sims of the 169th District, Chairman of the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - 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 510 HB 570 HB 588 HB 590 SB 201

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 569 HB 583 HB 589 HB 592 SB 202

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Sims of the 169th
Chairman

Representative Smith of the 70th District, Chairman of the Committee on Natural Resources and Environment, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Natural Resources and Environment has had under consideration the following Bill and Resolution of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HR 424 Do Pass, by Substitute SB 218 Do Pass, by Substitute

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Respectfully submitted, /s/ Smith of the 70th
Chairman
The following Resolutions of the House, referred to the House Rules Subcommittee on Invites, were reported by the Committee on Rules with the following recommendations:
HR 620 Do Pass HR 695 Do Pass
Representative Amerson of the 9th District, Chairman of the Committee on Science & Technology, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Science & Technology 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 691 Do Pass SR 68 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Amerson of the 9th
Chairman
Representative Smith of the 168th District, Chairman of the Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs has had under consideration the following Bill and Resolution of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 560 Do Pass HR 496 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Smith of the 168th
Chairman

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The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR TUESDAY, MARCH 29, 2011

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 35th Legislative Day as enumerated below:

DEBATE CALENDAR

Open Rule

None

Modified Open Rule

SB 17
SR 30 SR 103 SR 312

Insurance; establish the Special Advisory Commission on Mandated Health Insurance Benefits; membership, terms, meetings and duties (Ins-Smith131st) Golden-8th Transportation, Dept. of; urged to prepare a list of contractors to be utilized during weather emergencies (Trans-Hamilton-23rd) Mullis-53rd Public Property; conveyance; granting of easements for facilities, utilities 10 counties (Substitute)(SI&P-Greene-149th) Carter-1st Savannah, Ga; Charleston, South Carolina; endorse efforts to deepen the ports (ED&T-Stephens-164th) Carter-1st

Modified Structured Rule

SB 200

Henry County; office of judge of the Probate Court; nonpartisan elections (Judy-Welch-110th) Jones-10th

Structured Rule

None

Bills and Resolutions on this calendar may be called in any order the Speaker desires.

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Meadows of the 5th
Chairman

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Pursuant to HR 695, the House commended Ms. Amanda Davis and invited her to be recognized by the House of Representatives.
Pursuant to HR 280, the House recognized and commended Delta Air Lines on its 70th anniversary as the hometown airline of Atlanta.
Pursuant to HR 720, the House recognized and commended the Atlanta Falcons football team and invited owner Arthur Blank, General Manager Thomas Dimitroff, and Head Coach Mike Smith to be recognized by the House of Representatives.
Pursuant to HR 587, the House commended the Honorable Georganna Sinkfield and invited her to be recognized by the House of Representatives.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the House and Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 510. By Representatives Hembree of the 67th, Brooks of the 63rd and Bruce of the 64th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Douglasville to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 48-13-51 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; 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.
HB 569. By Representative Hatfield of the 177th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Charlton County and to provide for its powers and duties; to provide for definitions; to provide for the composition of the board and the selection and appointment of members; to provide for the qualification, terms, and removal of members; to provide for oaths and privileges; to provide for meetings, procedures, and vacancies; to relieve certain officers of powers and duties and to provide for the transfer of functions to the newly created board; to provide for certain expenditures of public funds; to provide for compensation of members of the board and personnel; to provide for offices and equipment; to provide effective dates; 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.

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HB 570. By Representative Hatfield of the 177th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that the judge of the Probate Court of Charlton County shall also serve as the chief magistrate of the Magistrate Court of Charlton County on and after January 1, 2013; to provide for the compensation of such judge for service as chief magistrate; to provide for the continuation in office and expiration of term of the current chief magistrate; 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.
HB 583. By Representatives Powell of the 29th and Harden of the 28th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Lavonia ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city who are 65 years of age or older; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; 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.
HB 588. By Representatives Mills of the 25th, Rogers of the 26th, Collins of the 27th and Benton of the 31st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating one or more community improvement districts in Hall County, Georgia (Ga. L. 2008, p. 4050), so as to change a certain provision relating to the location of such districts; to change provisions relating to the appointment of a member of the district board; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; 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.
HB 589. By Representatives Ramsey of the 72nd and Fludd of the 66th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the City of Peachtree City Public Facilities Authority and to provide for the appointment of members of the authority; to confer powers upon the authority; to authorize the issuance of

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revenue bonds of the authority and to authorize the collection for the payment of such revenue bonds; to make the revenue bonds of the authority exempt from taxation to fix and provide the venue and jurisdiction of actions relating to any provisions of this Act; to provide for the validation of bonds; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; 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.
HB 590. By Representatives Jerguson of the 22nd, Byrd of the 20th, Hill of the 21st and Hamilton of the 23rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Woodstock, approved April 17, 1975 (Ga. L. 1975, p. 4160), as amended, specifically by an Act approved May 17, 2004 (Ga. L. 2004, p. 4472), so as to change the corporate limits of the city by annexing certain territory to the city; to provide for related matters; 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.
HB 592. By Representatives Brockway of the 101st, Clark of the 98th, Harrell of the 106th, Rice of the 51st, Coleman of the 97th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners of Gwinnett County, approved January 31, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 4658), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 20, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 3998), so as to repeal provisions relating to public dissemination of amounts expended by the county for professional services; to provide for related matters; 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.
SB 201. By Senators Jones of the 10th, Jeffares of the 17th and Davenport of the 44th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for a new Board of Commissioners of Henry County, approved March 28, 1974 (Ga. L. 1974, p. 3680), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 4, 1990 (Ga. L.

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1990, p. 5232), and by an Act approved April 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4159), so as to provide for terms of office; to change the method of filling vacancies; to provide for submission of this Act for approval under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; 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.

SB 202. By Senators Jones of the 10th, Jeffares of the 17th and Davenport of the 44th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act to create the Henry County Governmental Services Authority," approved May 6, 2005 (Ga. L. 2005, p. 4014), so as to add airport facilities within the definition of the term "authority"; to modify and clarify the powers of the authority; to provide for the issuance of refunding revenue bonds; to modify the investments authorized for moneys of the authority; to expand the purpose of the authority to include providing public airports and landing fields; 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.

By unanimous consent, the following roll call vote was made applicable to the previously read Bills.

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

E Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs
Dollar Y Drenner
Dudgeon Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart E England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd

Y Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix E Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R
Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D

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Y Brooks Y Bruce
Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Fludd Franklin
Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Y Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long
Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall E Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders Y Scott, M Y Scott, S

Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bills, the ayes were 167, nays 0.

The Bills, having received the requisite constitutional majority, were passed.

Due to a mechanical malfunction, the vote of Representative Smith of the 168th was not recorded on the preceding roll call. He wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon.

It is my desire to be recorded as a "no" vote on HB 510 since we vote on all local bills at once.

/s/ James Mills House Dist. 25

I wish to be recorded as voting "no" on HB 510 since we vote on local bills all at once.

/s/ Paulette Braddock House Dist. 19

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

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the House:

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HB 226. By Representatives Sheldon of the 105th, Houston of the 170th, Hill of the 21st, Cooper of the 41st, Clark of the 98th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 30 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities, so as to provide for the comprehensive regulation of individual development accounts; to provide for definitions; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations with respect to the creation and operation of such accounts; to provide for powers, duties, and authority of the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities; to provide for powers, duties, and authority of certain fiduciary organizations; to amend Code Section 49-4183 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to administration of the Georgia TANF Program by the Department of Human Services, so as to add to uses for individual development accounts; and for other purposes.
HB 275. By Representatives Cheokas of the 134th, Cooper of the 41st, Carter of the 175th, Clark of the 104th, Harden of the 147th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 39 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to cardiopulmonary resuscitation, so as to clarify the health care providers authorized to effectuate an order not to resuscitate; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 537. By Representatives Parrish of the 156th, Jackson of the 142nd and Hatchett of the 143rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Small Claims Court of Johnson County, now the Magistrate Court of Johnson County, approved April 6, 1981 (Ga. L. 1981, p. 4031), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 12, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 4006), and an Act approved March 12, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 4746), so as to provide that on and after January 1, 2013, the probate judge shall serve as chief magistrate of the Magistrate Court of Johnson County; to provide for the office of the current magistrate and the expiration of his term; to repeal certain Acts; to provide for submission of this Act for preclearance under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:

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Representatives Morgan of the 39th, Heckstall of the 62nd, Cheokas of the 134th, Smith of the 70th, Parrish of the 156th, and Hudson of the 124th.
The following Resolutions of the House, favorably reported by the Committee on Rules, were read and adopted:
HR 620. By Representatives Houston of the 170th, Ralston of the 7th, Carter of the 175th, Shaw of the 176th and Black of the 174th:
A RESOLUTION celebrating 50 years at the Georgia Sheriffs' Boys' Ranch, commending the Georgia Sheriffs' Youth Homes, and inviting representatives of the Georgia Sheriffs' Association to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 695. By Representative Dickerson of the 95th:
A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Amanda Davis and inviting her to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
By order of the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the Senate was withdrawn from the General Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Health & Human Services:
SB 100. By Senators Seabaugh of the 28th, Balfour of the 9th and Butterworth of the 50th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 43-26-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to the "Georgia Registered Professional Nurse Practice Act," so as to revise a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bill and Resolutions of the Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
SB 200. By Senators Jones of the 10th, Jeffares of the 17th and Davenport of the 44th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of judge of the Probate Court of Henry County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for submission of this Act under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

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

E Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague N Bell Y Benfield
Benton Y Black N Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke
Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart E England Y Epps, C
Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Y Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby
Hudson Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin N Maxwell

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows N Mills Y Mitchell
Morgan Y Morris N Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix E Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey N Randall E Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders Y Scott, M N Scott, S

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T
Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R
Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu N Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson
Yates Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 155, nays 9.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Representatives Hudson of the 124th and Stephenson of the 92nd 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.

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SR 30.

By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Rogers of the 21st, Staton of the 18th, Murphy of the 27th, Shafer of the 48th and others:

A RESOLUTION urging the Georgia Department of Transportation to prepare a list of contractors to be utilized during weather emergencies and to preauthorize local governments to clear state roads when necessary; 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:

E Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams N Allison Y Amerson N Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin N Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black N Braddock N Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns
Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke N Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart E England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier N Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M N Harrell Y Hatchett N Hatfield Y Heard

Y Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt N Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James N Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane
Lindsey Y Long
Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Mayo N McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer
Nix E Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons
Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall E Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders Y Scott, M N Scott, S

Y Setzler N Shaw Y Sheldon N Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E N Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre N Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas N Tinubu Y Walker N Watson Y Welch
Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
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On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 149, nays 20.

The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

Representative Reece of the 11th was excused on the preceding roll call. She wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon.

Representative Peake of the 137th 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.

SR 312. By Senators Carter of the 1st, Williams of the 19th, Jackson of the 2nd, Staton of the 18th, Cowsert of the 46th and others:

A RESOLUTION endorsing the efforts to deepen the ports in Savannah, Georgia, and Charleston, South Carolina; 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:

E Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague N Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton
Ehrhart E England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans
Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton
Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene

Y Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell
Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix E Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D
Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon

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Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett N Hatfield Y Heard

Y Lindsey Y Long
Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders Y Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 167, nays 3.

The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the Senate was postponed until tomorrow:

SB 17. By Senators Golden of the 8th, Goggans of the 7th and Shafer of the 48th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general insurance provisions, so as to establish the Special Advisory Commission on Mandated Health Insurance Benefits; to provide for its membership, terms, meetings, and duties; to provide for review of proposed legislation containing a mandated health insurance benefit or provider; to provide for review of existing mandated health insurance benefits or providers; to provide for staff assistance; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; 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 103. By Senators Carter of the 1st, Grant of the 25th, Williams of the 19th, Rogers of the 21st, Ginn of the 47th and others:

A RESOLUTION authorizing the granting of nonexclusive easements for operation and maintenance of facilities, utilities, and ingress and egress in, on, over, under, upon, across, or through property owned by the State of Georgia in Barrow, Butts, Cherokee, Effingham, Fulton, Gordon, Gwinnett, Houston, Thomas, and Wheeler Counties; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A RESOLUTION
Authorizing the granting of nonexclusive easements for operation and maintenance of facilities, utilities, and ingress and egress in, on, over, under, upon, across, or through property owned by the State of Georgia in Baldwin, Barrow, Butts, Cherokee, Effingham, Floyd, Fulton, Gordon, Gwinnett, Houston, Thomas, and Wheeler Counties; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the State of Georgia is the owner of certain real property located in Baldwin, Barrow, Butts, Cherokee, Effingham, Floyd, Fulton, Gordon, Gwinnett, Houston, Thomas, and Wheeler Counties; and
WHEREAS, the City of Milledgeville, Beasley Timber Management, LLC, Butts County Water and Sewer Authority, City of Thomasville, Flint Electric Membership Corporation, Georgia Department of Transportation, Jake Hughes Estate, Cave Spring Masonic Lodge, Lodge #206 F&AM, Georgia Power Company, Jackson Electric Membership Corporation, and North Georgia Electric Membership Corporation desire to operate and maintain facilities, utilities, and ingress and egress in, on, over, under, upon, across, or through a portion of said property; and
WHEREAS, these facilities, utilities, and ingress and egress in, on, over, under, upon, across, or through the above-described state property have been requested or approved by the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Department of Corrections, State Forestry Commission, Department of Veterans Service, Department of Defense, Department of Education, Department of Labor, Department of Natural Resources, State Properties Commission, and the Technical College System of Georgia.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
ARTICLE I SECTION 1.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the hereinafter described real property in Baldwin County, Georgia, and that the property is in the custody of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Department of Corrections, State Forestry Commission, and Department of Veterans Service (the custodial agencies) currently receiving water from the Central State Hospital water facility, which do not object to the granting of this easement, hereinafter referred to as the "easement area" and

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that, in all matters relating to the easement area, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 2. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, may grant to the City of Milledgeville, or its successors and assigns, a nonexclusive easement for the operation and maintenance of a water utility system consisting of underground lines, pipes, water towers, fixtures, and the like on, over, under, upon, across, or through the easement area together with the right of ingress and egress over adjacent land of the State of Georgia as may be reasonably necessary to accomplish the aforesaid purposes. Said easement area is located in Baldwin County, Georgia, and is more particularly described as follows:
All that real property in the custody of the custodial agencies being approximately 4,153 acres shown on a drawing entitled "Central State Campus" dated 3/16/2011.
SECTION 3. That the installation of any new water line or equipment on any state property within the easement area as necessary for the City of Milledgeville to carry out specific duties and services being transferred to the City of Milledgeville shall require advance approval from the affected custodial agency. No upgrades to, or replacement of, the utility shall be carried out without the accompaniment of a survey prepared and signed by a surveyor licensed in the State of Georgia or an engineered drawing designed and signed by an engineer licensed in the State of Georgia that more clearly defines the easement area associated with that water line. Prior to the granting of this easement, an agreement shall be executed concerning the operation and maintenance of existing and new water lines, facilities, and services between the City of Milledgeville and any affected custodial agencies.
SECTION 4. That the above-described premises shall be used solely for the purpose of maintaining, repairing, inspecting, and operating said utility.
SECTION 5. That the City of Milledgeville shall have the right to remove, or cause to be removed, from said easement area only such trees and bushes as may be reasonably necessary for the proper construction, operation, and maintenance of said utility.
SECTION 6. That, after the City of Milledgeville assumes its aforementioned responsibilities for which this easement is granted, a subsequent abandonment of the use thereof shall cause a reversion to the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns, of all the rights, title, privileges, powers, and easement granted herein. Upon abandonment, the City of Milledgeville, or its successors and assigns, shall not have the option of removing any

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facilities in existence at the time this agreement was established or any facilities necessary for the unimpeded transfer of operational responsibilities that provide water to any state property currently receiving water service from the Central State Hospital water facility. Any facilities placed in the easement area and subsequently abandoned shall become the property of the State of Georgia or its successors and assigns.
SECTION 7. That no title shall be conveyed to the City of Milledgeville and, except as herein specifically granted to the City of Milledgeville, all rights, title, and interest in and to said easement area is reserved in the State of Georgia, which may make any use of said easement area not inconsistent with or detrimental to the rights, privileges, and interest granted to the City of Milledgeville.
SECTION 8. That if the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, determines that any or all of the facilities placed on the easement area should be removed or relocated to an alternate site on state owned land in order to avoid interference with the state's use or intended use of the easement area, it may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement to allow placement of the removed or relocated facilities across the alternate site under such terms and conditions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia, and the City of Milledgeville shall remove or relocate its facilities to the alternate easement area at its sole cost and expense, unless the State Properties Commission determines that the requested removal or relocation is to be for the sole benefit of the State of Georgia and approves payment by the State of Georgia of all or a portion of such actual cost and expense, not to exceed by 20 percent the amount of a written estimate provided by the City of Milledgeville. Upon written request, the State Properties Commission, in its sole discretion, may permit the relocation of the facilities to an alternate site on state owned land so long as the removal and relocation is paid by the party or parties requesting such removal and at no cost and expense to the State of Georgia. If an easement is relocated for any reason, the State Properties Commission is authorized to convey by quitclaim deed the state's interest in the former easement area.
SECTION 9. That the easement granted to the City of Milledgeville shall contain such other reasonable terms, conditions, and covenants as the State Properties Commission shall deem in the best interest of the State of Georgia and that the State Properties Commission is authorized to use a more accurate description of the easement area so long as the description utilized by the State Properties Commission describes the same easement area herein granted.

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SECTION 10. That this resolution does not affect and is not intended to affect any rights, powers, interest, or liability of the Department of Transportation with respect to the state highway system, of a county with respect to the county road system, or of a municipality with respect to the city street system. The grantee shall obtain any and all other required permits from the appropriate governmental agencies as are necessary for its lawful use of the easement area or public highway right of way and comply with all applicable state and federal environmental statutes in its use of the easement area
SECTION 11. That the consideration for such easement shall be water service provided by the City of Milledgeville to the custodial agencies; such water service shall be either free of charge or at a reduced fee and for a specified term as determined by the State Properties Commission. Central State Hospital water facility shall be conveyed in a separate agreement in which consideration shall not be less than the outstanding bond debt and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission may determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 12. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by the grantee in the Superior Court of Baldwin County and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 13. That the authorization in this resolution to grant the above-described easement to the City of Milledgeville shall expire three years after the date that this resolution is enacted into law and approved by the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 14. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect the grant of the easement area.
ARTICLE II SECTION 15.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the hereinafter described real property in Barrow County, Georgia, and that the property is in the custody of the Department of Natural Resources, which does not object to the granting of this easement, hereinafter referred to as the "easement area" and that, in all matters relating to the easement area, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.

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SECTION 16. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, may grant to Jackson Electric Membership Corporation, or its successors and assigns, a nonexclusive easement area for the operation and maintenance of an electrical power line. Said easement area is located at Fort Yargo in Barrow County and is more particularly described as follows:
"That approximately 0.65 of an acre easement area and that portion only as shown highlighted in blue on that drawing prepared by Jackson Electric Membership Corporation and being Job Title "EXHIBIT 'B' ATTACHED TO JACKSON EMC EASEMENT # 22302", and being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission," and may be more particularly described by a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia registered land surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval.
SECTION 17. That the above-described premises shall be used solely for the purpose of replacing, installing, maintaining, and operating said electrical power line and associated equipment.
SECTION 18. That Jackson Electric Membership Corporation shall have the right to remove or cause to be removed from said easement area only such trees and bushes as may be reasonably necessary for the proper operation and maintenance of said electrical power line.
SECTION 19. That, after Jackson Electric Membership Corporation has put into use the electrical power line this easement is granted for, a subsequent abandonment of the use thereof shall cause a reversion to the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns, of all the rights, title, privileges, powers, and easement granted herein. Upon abandonment, the Jackson Electric Membership Corporation, or its successors and assigns, shall have the option of removing its facilities from the easement area or leaving the same in place, in which event the electrical power line shall become the property of the State of Georgia or its successors and assigns.
SECTION 20. That no title shall be conveyed to Jackson Electric Membership Corporation and, except as herein specifically granted to Jackson Electric Membership Corporation, all rights, title, and interest in and to said easement area is reserved in the State of Georgia, which may make any use of said easement area not inconsistent with or detrimental to the rights, privileges, and interest granted to Jackson Electric Membership Corporation.

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SECTION 21. That if the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, determines that any or all of the facilities placed on the easement area should be removed or relocated to an alternate site on state owned land in order to avoid interference with the state's use or intended use of the easement area, it may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement to allow placement of the removed or relocated facilities across the alternate site under such terms and conditions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia, and Jackson Electric Membership Corporation shall remove or relocate its facilities to the alternate easement area at its sole cost and expense, unless the State Properties Commission determines that the requested removal or relocation is to be for the sole benefit of the State of Georgia and approves payment by the State of Georgia of all or a portion of such actual cost and expense, not to exceed by 20 percent the amount of a written estimate provided by Jackson Electric Membership Corporation. Upon written request, the State Properties Commission, in its sole discretion, may permit the relocation of the facilities to an alternate site on state owned land so long as the removal and relocation is paid by the party or parties requesting such removal at no cost and expense to the State of Georgia. If an easement is relocated for any reason, the State Properties Commission is authorized to convey by quitclaim deed the state's interest in the former easement area.
SECTION 22. That the easement granted to Jackson Electric Membership Corporation shall contain such other reasonable terms, conditions, and covenants as the State Properties Commission shall deem in the best interest of the State of Georgia and that the State Properties Commission is authorized to use a more accurate description of the easement area so long as the description utilized by the State Properties Commission describes the same easement area herein granted.
SECTION 23. That this resolution does not affect and is not intended to affect any rights, powers, interest, or liability of the Department of Transportation with respect to the state highway system, of a county with respect to the county road system, or of a municipality with respect to the city street system. The grantee shall obtain any and all other required permits from the appropriate governmental agencies as are necessary for its lawful use of the easement area or public highway right of way and comply with all applicable state and federal environmental statutes in its use of the easement area.
SECTION 24. That the consideration for such easement shall be for fair market value, not less than $650.00, and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission may determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.

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SECTION 25. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by the grantee in the Superior Court of Barrow County and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 26. That the authorization in this resolution to grant the above-described easement to Jackson Electric Membership Corporation shall expire three years after the date this resolution is enacted into law and approved by the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 27. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect the grant of the easement area.
ARTICLE III SECTION 28.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the hereinafter described real property in Butts County, Georgia, and the property is in the custody of the Department of Corrections, which does not object to the granting of this easement, hereinafter referred to as the "easement area" and that, in all matters relating to the easement area, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 29. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, may grant to the Butts County Water and Sewer Authority, or its successors and assigns, a nonexclusive easement for the construction, operation, and maintenance of a water line on, over, under, upon, across, or through the easement area for the purpose of constructing, erecting, installing, maintaining, repairing, replacing, inspecting, and operating a water line together with the right of ingress and egress over adjacent land of the State of Georgia as may be reasonably necessary to accomplish the aforesaid purposes. Said easement area is located in Butts County, Georgia, and is more particularly described as follows:
"Those approximately 0.451 of an acre portion and that portion only as shown in green on a plat of survey prepared for the Butts County, ET AL., Water and Sewer Authority dated December 12, 2009 and prepared by T Ingram, Georgia Registered Land Surveyor and being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission;" and may be more particularly described by a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia registered land surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval.

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SECTION 30. That the above-described premises shall be used solely for the purpose of planning, constructing, erecting, installing, maintaining, repairing, replacing, inspecting, and operating said water line.
SECTION 31. That the Butts County Water and Sewer Authority shall have the right to remove or cause to be removed from said easement area only such trees and bushes as may be reasonably necessary for the proper construction, operation, and maintenance of said water line.
SECTION 32. That, after the Butts County Water and Sewer Authority puts into use the water line for which this easement is granted, a subsequent abandonment of the use thereof shall cause a reversion to the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns, of all the rights, title, privileges, powers, and easement granted herein. Upon abandonment, the Butts County Water and Sewer Authority, or its successors and assigns, shall have the option of removing its facilities from the easement area or leaving the same in place, in which event the facility shall become the property of the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns.
SECTION 33. That no title shall be conveyed to the Butts County Water and Sewer Authority and, except as herein specifically granted to the Butts County Water and Sewer Authority, all rights, title, and interest in and to said easement area is reserved in the State of Georgia, which may make any use of said easement area not inconsistent with or detrimental to the rights, privileges, and interest granted to the Butts County Water and Sewer Authority.
SECTION 34. That this resolution does not affect and is not intended to affect any rights, powers, interest, or liability of the Department of Transportation with respect to the state highway system, of a county with respect to the county road system, or of a municipality with respect to the city street system. The grantee shall obtain any and all other required permits from the appropriate governmental agencies as are necessary for its lawful use of the easement area or public highway right of way and comply with all applicable state and federal environmental statutes in its use of the easement area.
SECTION 35. That if the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, determines that any or all of the facilities placed on the easement area should be removed or relocated to an alternate site on state owned land in order to avoid interference with the state's use or intended use of the easement area, it may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement to allow placement of the removed or relocated facilities across the alternate site, under such terms and conditions as the State Properties Commission

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shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia, and the Butts County Water and Sewer Authority shall remove or relocate its facilities to the alternate easement area at its sole cost and expense, unless the State Properties Commission determines that the requested removal or relocation is to be for the sole benefit of the State of Georgia and approves payment by the State of Georgia of all or a portion of such actual cost and expense, not to exceed by 20 percent the amount of a written estimate provided by the Butts County Water and Sewer Authority. Upon written request, the State Properties Commission, in its sole discretion, may permit the relocation of the facilities to an alternate site on state owned land so long as the removal and relocation is paid by the party or parties requesting such removal at no cost and expense to the State of Georgia. If an easement is relocated for any reason, the State Properties Commission is authorized to convey by quitclaim deed the state's interest in the former easement area.
SECTION 36. That the easement granted to the Butts County Water and Sewer Authority shall contain such other reasonable terms, conditions, and covenants as the State Properties Commission shall deem in the best interest of the State of Georgia and that the State Properties Commission is authorized to use a more accurate description of the easement area so long as the description utilized by the State Properties Commission describes the same easement area herein granted.
SECTION 37. That the consideration for such easement shall be $10.00 and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission may determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 38. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by the grantee in the Superior Court of Butts County and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 39. That the authorization in this resolution to grant the above-described easement to the Butts County Water and Sewer Authority shall expire three years after the date this resolution is enacted into law and approved by the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 40. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect the grant of the easement area.
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That the State of Georgia is the owner of the hereinafter described real property in Cherokee County, Georgia, and that the property is in the custody of the Technical College System of Georgia, which does not object to the granting of this easement, hereinafter referred to as the "easement area" and that, in all matters relating to the easement area, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 42. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, may grant to Georgia Power Company, or its successors and assigns, a nonexclusive easement area for the operation and maintenance of an electrical power line. Said easement area is located at the Canton campus of Chattahoochee Technical College in Cherokee County and is more particularly described as follows:
"That approximately 0.31 of an acre easement area and that portion only as shown highlighted in yellow on that drawing prepared by a Georgia Registered Engineer, and being Job Title "NEW CHEROKEE COUNTY CAMPUS BUILDING APPALACHIAN TECHNICAL COLLEGE", and being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission;" and may be more particularly described by a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia registered land surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval.
SECTION 43. That the above-described premises shall be used solely for the purpose of replacing, installing, maintaining, and operating said electrical power line and associated equipment.
SECTION 44. That Georgia Power Company shall have the right to remove or cause to be removed from said easement area only such trees and bushes as may be reasonably necessary for the proper operation and maintenance of said electrical power line.
SECTION 45. That, after Georgia Power Company has put into use the electrical power line this easement is granted for, a subsequent abandonment of the use thereof shall cause a reversion to the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns, of all the rights, title, privileges, powers, and easement granted herein. Upon abandonment, the Georgia Power Company, or its successors and assigns, shall have the option of removing its facilities from the easement area or leaving the same in place, in which event the electrical power line shall become the property of the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns.
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said easement area is reserved in the State of Georgia, which may make any use of said easement area not inconsistent with or detrimental to the rights, privileges, and interest granted to Georgia Power Company.
SECTION 47. That if the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, determines that any or all of the facilities placed on the easement area should be removed or relocated to an alternate site on state owned land in order to avoid interference with the state's use or intended use of the easement area, it may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement to allow placement of the removed or relocated facilities across the alternate site under such terms and conditions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia, and Georgia Power Company shall remove or relocate its facilities to the alternate easement area at its sole cost and expense, unless the State Properties Commission determines that the requested removal or relocation is to be for the sole benefit of the State of Georgia and approves payment by the State of Georgia of all or a portion of such actual cost and expense, not to exceed by 20 percent the amount of a written estimate provided by Georgia Power Company. Upon written request, the State Properties Commission, in its sole discretion, may permit the relocation of the facilities to an alternate site on state owned land so long as the removal and relocation is paid by the party or parties requesting such removal at no cost and expense to the State of Georgia. If an easement is relocated for any reason, the State Properties Commission is authorized to convey by quitclaim deed the state's interest in the former easement area.
SECTION 48. That the easement granted to Georgia Power Company shall contain such other reasonable terms, conditions, and covenants as the State Properties Commission shall deem in the best interest of the State of Georgia and that the State Properties Commission is authorized to use a more accurate description of the easement area so long as the description utilized by the State Properties Commission describes the same easement area herein granted.
SECTION 49. That this resolution does not affect and is not intended to affect any rights, powers, interest, or liability of the Department of Transportation with respect to the state highway system, of a county with respect to the county road system, or of a municipality with respect to the city street system. The grantee shall obtain any and all other required permits from the appropriate governmental agencies as are necessary for its lawful use of the easement area or public highway right of way and comply with all applicable state and federal environmental statutes in its use of the easement area.

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SECTION 50. That the consideration for such easement shall be $10.00 and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission may determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 51. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by the grantee in the Superior Court of Cherokee County and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 52. That the authorization in this resolution to grant the above-described easement to Georgia Power Company shall expire three years after the date this resolution is enacted into law and approved by the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 53. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect the grant of the easement area.
ARTICLE V SECTION 54.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the hereinafter described real property in Effingham County, Georgia, and that the property is in the custody of the Technical College System of Georgia, which does not object to the granting of this easement, hereinafter referred to as the "easement area" and that, in all matters relating to the easement area, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 55. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, may grant to Georgia Power Company or its successors and assigns, a nonexclusive easement area for the operation and maintenance of an electrical power line. Said easement area is located at the Savannah Technical College campus in Effingham County and is more particularly described as follows:
"That approximately 1.010 acre easement area and that portion only as shown highlighted in yellow on that drawing prepared by Steven Scott, a Georgia Registered Engineer, and being Job Title "EFFINGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION", and being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission;" and may be more particularly described by a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia registered land surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval.

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SECTION 56. That the above-described premises shall be used solely for the purpose of replacing, installing, maintaining, and operating said electrical power line and associated equipment.
SECTION 57. That Georgia Power Company shall have the right to remove or cause to be removed from said easement area only such trees and bushes as may be reasonably necessary for the proper operation and maintenance of said electrical power line.
SECTION 58. That, after Georgia Power Company has put into use the electrical power line this easement is granted for, a subsequent abandonment of the use thereof shall cause a reversion to the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns, of all the rights, title, privileges, powers, and easement granted herein. Upon abandonment, the Georgia Power Company, or its successors and assigns, shall have the option of removing its facilities from the easement area or leaving the same in place, in which event the electrical power line shall become the property of the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns.
SECTION 59. That no title shall be conveyed to Georgia Power Company and, except as herein specifically granted to Georgia Power Company, all rights, title, and interest in and to said easement area is reserved in the State of Georgia, which may make any use of said easement area not inconsistent with or detrimental to the rights, privileges, and interest granted to Georgia Power Company.
SECTION 60. That if the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, determines that any or all of the facilities placed on the easement area should be removed or relocated to an alternate site on state owned land in order to avoid interference with the state's use or intended use of the easement area, it may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement to allow placement of the removed or relocated facilities across the alternate site under such terms and conditions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia, and Georgia Power Company shall remove or relocate its facilities to the alternate easement area at its sole cost and expense, unless the State Properties Commission determines that the requested removal or relocation is to be for the sole benefit of the State of Georgia and approves payment by the State of Georgia of all or a portion of such actual cost and expense, not to exceed by 20 percent the amount of a written estimate provided by Georgia Power Company. Upon written request, the State Properties Commission, in its sole discretion, may permit the relocation of the facilities to an alternate site on state owned land so long as the removal and relocation is paid by the party or parties requesting such removal at no cost and expense to the State of Georgia. If an easement is

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relocated for any reason, the State Properties Commission is authorized to convey by quitclaim deed the state's interest in the former easement area.
SECTION 61. That the easement granted to Georgia Power Company shall contain such other reasonable terms, conditions, and covenants as the State Properties Commission shall deem in the best interest of the State of Georgia and that the State Properties Commission is authorized to use a more accurate description of the easement area so long as the description utilized by the State Properties Commission describes the same easement area herein granted.
SECTION 62. That this resolution does not affect and is not intended to affect any rights, powers, interest, or liability of the Department of Transportation with respect to the state highway system, of a county with respect to the county road system, or of a municipality with respect to the city street system. The grantee shall obtain any and all other required permits from the appropriate governmental agencies as are necessary for its lawful use of the easement area or public highway right of way and comply with all applicable state and federal environmental statutes in its use of the easement area.
SECTION 63. That the consideration for such easement shall be $10.00 and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission may determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 64. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by the grantee in the Superior Court of Effingham County and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 65. That the authorization in this resolution to grant the above-described easement to Georgia Power Company shall expire three years after the date this resolution is enacted into law and approved by the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 66. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect the grant of the easement area.
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That the State of Georgia is the owner of the hereinafter described real property in Floyd County, Georgia, and the property is in the custody of the Department of Education and Department of Labor, which do not object to the granting of this easement, hereinafter referred to as the "easement area" and that, in all matters relating to the easement area, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 68. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, may grant to Jake Hughes Estate, or its successors and assigns, a nonexclusive easement for the construction, operation, and maintenance of a driveway in, on, over, under, upon, across, or through the easement area for the purpose of constructing, erecting, installing, maintaining, repairing, replacing, inspecting, and operating a driveway together with the right of ingress and egress over adjacent land of the State of Georgia as may be reasonably necessary to accomplish the aforesaid purposes. Said easement area is located in Floyd County, Georgia, and is more particularly described as follows:
That approximately 0.0516 of an acre portion and that portion only as shown highlighted in yellow on a access easement survey prepared by Eberly & Associates describing a ingress egress easement prepared for State of Georgia Department of Education and Georgia Department of Labor, and all being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission and may be more particularly described by a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia registered land surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval.
SECTION 69. That the above-described premises shall be used solely for the purpose of planning, constructing, erecting, installing, maintaining, repairing, replacing, inspecting, and operating said driveway.
SECTION 70. That Jake Hughes Estate shall have the right to remove or cause to be removed from said easement area only such trees and bushes as may be reasonably necessary for the proper construction, operation, and maintenance of said driveway.
SECTION 71. That, after Jake Hughes Estate has put into use the driveway for which this easement is granted, a subsequent abandonment of the use thereof shall cause a reversion to the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns, of all the rights, title, privileges, powers, and easement granted herein. Upon abandonment, Jake Hughes Estate, or its successors and assigns, shall have the option of removing its facilities from the easement area or leaving the same in place, in which event the facility shall become the property of the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns.

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SECTION 72. That no title shall be conveyed to Jake Hughes Estate, and, except as herein specifically granted to Jake Hughes Estate, all rights, title, and interest in and to said easement area is reserved in the State of Georgia, which may make any use of said easement area not inconsistent with or detrimental to the rights, privileges, and interest granted to Jake Hughes Estate.
SECTION 73. That if the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, determines that any or all of the facilities placed on the easement area should be removed or relocated to an alternate site on state owned land in order to avoid interference with the state's use or intended use of the easement area, it may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement to allow placement of the removed or relocated facilities across the alternate site under such terms and conditions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interests of the State of Georgia, and Jake Hughes Estate shall remove or relocate its facilities to the alternate easement area at its sole cost and expense, unless the State Properties Commission determines that the requested removal or relocation is to be for the sole benefit of the State of Georgia and approves payment by the State of Georgia of all or a portion of such actual cost and expense, not to exceed by 20 percent the amount of a written estimate provided by Jake Hughes Estate. Upon written request, the State Properties Commission, in its sole discretion, may permit the relocation of the facilities to an alternate site on state owned land so long as the removal and relocation is paid by the party or parties requesting such removal and at no cost and expense to the State of Georgia. If an easement is relocated for any reason, the State Properties Commission is authorized to convey by quitclaim deed the state's interest in the former easement area.
SECTION 74. That the easement granted to Jake Hughes Estate shall contain such other reasonable terms, conditions, and covenants as the State Properties Commission shall deem in the best interest of the State of Georgia and that the State Properties Commission is authorized to use a more accurate description of the easement area so long as the description utilized by the State Properties Commission describes the same easement area herein granted.
SECTION 75. That this resolution does not affect and is not intended to affect any rights, powers, interest, or liability of the Department of Transportation with respect to the state highway system, of a county with respect to the county road system, or of a municipality with respect to the city street system. The grantee shall obtain any and all other required permits from the appropriate governmental agencies as are necessary for its lawful use of the easement area or public highway right of way and comply with all applicable state and federal environmental statutes in its use of the easement area

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SECTION 76. That the consideration for such easement shall be for fair market value, not less than $650.00, and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission may determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 77. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by the grantee in the Superior Court of Floyd County and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 78. That the authorization in this resolution to grant the above-described easement to Jake Hughes Estate shall expire three years after the date that this resolution is enacted into law and approved by the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 79. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect the grant of the easement area.
ARTICLE VII SECTION 80.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the hereinafter described real property in Floyd County, Georgia, and the property is in the custody of the Department of Education and Department of Labor, which do not object to the granting of this easement, hereinafter referred to as the "easement area" and that, in all matters relating to the easement area, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 81. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, may grant to Cave Spring Masonic Lodge, Lodge #206 F&AM, or its successors and assigns, a nonexclusive easement for the construction, operation, and maintenance of a driveway in, on, over, under, upon, across, or through the easement area for the purpose of constructing, erecting, installing, maintaining, repairing, replacing, inspecting, and operating a driveway together with the right of ingress and egress over adjacent land of the State of Georgia as may be reasonably necessary to accomplish the aforesaid purposes. Said easement area is located in Floyd County, Georgia, and is more particularly described as follows:
That approximately 0.0516 of an acre portion and that portion only as shown highlighted in yellow on a access easement survey prepared by Eberly & Associates describing a ingress egress easement prepared for State of Georgia Department of Education and Georgia Department of Labor, and all being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission

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and may be more particularly described by a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia registered land surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval.
SECTION 82. That the above-described premises shall be used solely for the purpose of planning, constructing, erecting, installing, maintaining, repairing, replacing, inspecting, and operating said driveway.
SECTION 83. That Cave Spring Masonic Lodge, Lodge #206 F&AM, shall have the right to remove or cause to be removed from said easement area only such trees and bushes as may be reasonably necessary for the proper construction, operation, and maintenance of said driveway.
SECTION 84. That, after Cave Spring Masonic Lodge, Lodge #206 F&AM, has put into use the driveway for which this easement is granted, a subsequent abandonment of the use thereof shall cause a reversion to the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns, of all the rights, title, privileges, powers, and easement granted herein. Upon abandonment, Cave Spring Masonic Lodge, Lodge #206 F&AM, or its successors and assigns, shall have the option of removing its facilities from the easement area or leaving the same in place, in which event the facility shall become the property of the State of Georgia or its successors and assigns.
SECTION 85. That no title shall be conveyed to Cave Spring Masonic Lodge, Lodge #206 F&AM, and, except as herein specifically granted to Cave Spring Masonic Lodge, Lodge #206 F&AM, all rights, title, and interest in and to said easement area is reserved in the State of Georgia, which may make any use of said easement area not inconsistent with or detrimental to the rights, privileges, and interest granted to Cave Spring Masonic Lodge, Lodge #206 F&AM.
SECTION 86. That if the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, determines that any or all of the facilities placed on the easement area should be removed or relocated to an alternate site on state owned land in order to avoid interference with the state's use or intended use of the easement area, it may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement to allow placement of the removed or relocated facilities across the alternate site under such terms and conditions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interests of the State of Georgia, and Cave Spring Masonic Lodge, Lodge #206 F&AM, shall remove or relocate its facilities to the alternate easement area at its sole cost and expense, unless the State Properties Commission determines that the requested removal or relocation is to be for the sole

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benefit of the State of Georgia and approves payment by the State of Georgia of all or a portion of such actual cost and expense, not to exceed by 20 percent the amount of a written estimate provided by Cave Spring Masonic Lodge, Lodge #206 F&AM. Upon written request, the State Properties Commission, in its sole discretion, may permit the relocation of the facilities to an alternate site on state owned land so long as the removal and relocation is paid by the party or parties requesting such removal and at no cost and expense to the State of Georgia. If an easement is relocated for any reason, the State Properties Commission is authorized to convey by quitclaim deed the state's interest in the former easement area.
SECTION 87. That the easement granted to Cave Spring Masonic Lodge, Lodge #206 F&AM, shall contain such other reasonable terms, conditions, and covenants as the State Properties Commission shall deem in the best interest of the State of Georgia and that the State Properties Commission is authorized to use a more accurate description of the easement area so long as the description utilized by the State Properties Commission describes the same easement area herein granted.
SECTION 88. That this resolution does not affect and is not intended to affect any rights, powers, interest, or liability of the Department of Transportation with respect to the state highway system, of a county with respect to the county road system, or of a municipality with respect to the city street system. The grantee shall obtain any and all other required permits from the appropriate governmental agencies as are necessary for its lawful use of the easement area or public highway right of way and comply with all applicable state and federal environmental statutes in its use of the easement area
SECTION 89. That the consideration for such easement shall be for fair market value, not less than $650.00, and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission may determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 90. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by the grantee in the Superior Court of Floyd County and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 91. That the authorization in this resolution to grant the above-described easement to Cave Spring Masonic Lodge, Lodge #206 F&AM, shall expire three years after the date that this resolution is enacted into law and approved by the State Properties Commission.

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SECTION 92. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect the grant of the easement area.
ARTICLE VIII SECTION 93.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the hereinafter described real property in Fulton County, Georgia, and that the property is in the custody of the Department of Natural Resources, which does not object to the granting of this easement, hereinafter referred to as the "easement area" and that, in all matters relating to the easement area, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 94. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, may grant to Georgia Power Company, or its successors and assigns, a nonexclusive easement area for the relocation of overhead utilities to provide enhanced pedestrian access, conform to the federal Americans with Disabilities Act, and improve the aesthetics of the site and the operation and maintenance of an electrical power line. Said easement area is located at the Rhodes Memorial Hall in Fulton County and is more particularly described as follows:
"That approximately 0.05 of an acre easement area and that portion only as shown highlighted in yellow on that aerial drawing titled "Rhodes Memorial Hall, Easement to Georgia Power", and being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission;" and may be more particularly described by a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia registered land surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval.
SECTION 95. That the above-described premises shall be used solely for the purpose of replacing, installing, maintaining, and operating said electrical power line and associated equipment.
SECTION 96. Georgia Power Company shall have the right to remove or cause to be removed from said easement area only such trees and bushes as may be reasonably necessary for the proper operation and maintenance of said electrical power line.
SECTION 97. That, after Georgia Power Company has put into use the electrical power line this easement is granted for, a subsequent abandonment of the use thereof shall cause a reversion to the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns, of all the rights, title, privileges, powers, and easement granted herein. Upon abandonment, the Georgia Power

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Company, or its successors and assigns, shall have the option of removing its facilities from the easement area or leaving the same in place, in which event the electrical power line shall become the property of the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns.
SECTION 98. That no title shall be conveyed to Georgia Power Company and, except as herein specifically granted to Georgia Power Company, all rights, title, and interest in and to said easement area is reserved in the State of Georgia, which may make any use of said easement area not inconsistent with or detrimental to the rights, privileges, and interest granted to Georgia Power Company.
SECTION 99. That if the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, determines that any or all of the facilities placed on the easement area should be removed or relocated to an alternate site on state owned land in order to avoid interference with the state's use or intended use of the easement area, it may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement to allow placement of the removed or relocated facilities across the alternate site under such terms and conditions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interests of the State of Georgia, and Georgia Power Company shall remove or relocate its facilities to the alternate easement area at its sole cost and expense, unless the State Properties Commission determines that the requested removal or relocation is to be for the sole benefit of the State of Georgia and approves payment by the State of Georgia of all or a portion of such actual cost and expense, not to exceed by 20 percent the amount of a written estimate provided by Georgia Power Company. Upon written request, the State Properties Commission, in its sole discretion, may permit the relocation of the facilities to an alternate site on state owned land so long as the removal and relocation is paid by the party or parties requesting such removal at no cost and expense to the State of Georgia. If an easement is relocated for any reason, the State Properties Commission is authorized to convey by quitclaim deed the state's interest in the former easement area.
SECTION 100. That the easement granted to Georgia Power Company shall contain such other reasonable terms, conditions, and covenants as the State Properties Commission shall deem in the best interest of the State of Georgia and that the State Properties Commission is authorized to use a more accurate description of the easement area so long as the description utilized by the State Properties Commission describes the same easement area herein granted.
SECTION 101. That this resolution does not affect and is not intended to affect any rights, powers, interest, or liability of the Department of Transportation with respect to the state highway system, of a county with respect to the county road system, or of a municipality with

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respect to the city street system. The grantee shall obtain any and all other required permits from the appropriate governmental agencies as are necessary for its lawful use of the easement area or public highway right of way and comply with all applicable state and federal environmental statutes in its use of the easement area.
SECTION 102. That the consideration for such easement shall be $10.00 and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission may determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 103. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by the grantee in the Superior Court of Fulton County and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 104. That the authorization in this resolution to grant the above-described easement to Georgia Power Company shall expire three years after the date this resolution is enacted into law and approved by the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 105. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect the grant of the easement area.
ARTICLE IX SECTION 106.
T11hat the State of Georgia is the owner of the hereinafter described real property in Fulton County, Georgia, and that the property is in the custody of the Technical College System of Georgia, which does not object to the granting of this easement, hereinafter referred to as the "easement area" and that, in all matters relating to the easement area, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 107. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, may grant to Georgia Power Company, or its successors and assigns, a nonexclusive easement area for the operation and maintenance of an electrical power line. Said easement area is located at the Atlanta campus of Atlanta Technical College in Fulton County and is more particularly described as follows:
"That approximately 0.241 of an acre easement area and that portion only as shown highlighted in yellow on that drawing prepared by Boyd L Rogers and being Job Title "Atlanta Technical College", and being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission;"

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and may be more particularly described by a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia registered land surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval.
SECTION 108. That the above-described premises shall be used solely for the purpose of replacing, installing, maintaining, and operating said electrical power line and associated equipment.
SECTION 109. That Georgia Power Company shall have the right to remove or cause to be removed from said easement area only such trees and bushes as may be reasonably necessary for the proper operation and maintenance of said electrical power line.
SECTION 110. That, after Georgia Power Company has put into use the electrical power line this easement is granted for, a subsequent abandonment of the use thereof shall cause a reversion to the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns, of all the rights, title, privileges, powers, and easement granted herein. Upon abandonment, the Georgia Power Company, or its successors and assigns, shall have the option of removing its facilities from the easement area or leaving the same in place, in which event the electrical power line shall become the property of the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns.
SECTION 111. That no title shall be conveyed to Georgia Power Company and, except as herein specifically granted to Georgia Power Company, all rights, title, and interest in and to said easement area is reserved in the State of Georgia, which may make any use of said easement area not inconsistent with or detrimental to the rights, privileges, and interest granted to Georgia Power Company.
SECTION 112. That if the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, determines that any or all of the facilities placed on the easement area should be removed or relocated to an alternate site on state owned land in order to avoid interference with the state's use or intended use of the easement area, it may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement to allow placement of the removed or relocated facilities across the alternate site under such terms and conditions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia, and Georgia Power Company shall remove or relocate its facilities to the alternate easement area at its sole cost and expense, unless the State Properties Commission determines that the requested removal or relocation is to be for the sole benefit of the State of Georgia and approves payment by the State of Georgia of all or a portion of such actual cost and expense, not to exceed by 20 percent the amount of a written estimate provided by Georgia Power Company. Upon written request, the State Properties Commission, in its

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sole discretion, may permit the relocation of the facilities to an alternate site on state owned land so long as the removal and relocation is paid by the party or parties requesting such removal at no cost and expense to the State of Georgia. If an easement is relocated for any reason, the State Properties Commission is authorized to convey by quitclaim deed the state's interest in the former easement area.
SECTION 113. That the easement granted to Georgia Power Company shall contain such other reasonable terms, conditions, and covenants as the State Properties Commission shall deem in the best interest of the State of Georgia and that the State Properties Commission is authorized to use a more accurate description of the easement area so long as the description utilized by the State Properties Commission describes the same easement area herein granted.
SECTION 114. That this resolution does not affect and is not intended to affect any rights, powers, interest, or liability of the Department of Transportation with respect to the state highway system, of a county with respect to the county road system, or of a municipality with respect to the city street system. The grantee shall obtain any and all other required permits from the appropriate governmental agencies as are necessary for its lawful use of the easement area or public highway right of way and comply with all applicable state and federal environmental statutes in its use of the easement area.
SECTION 115. That the consideration for such easement shall be $10.00 and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission may determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 116. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by the grantee in the Superior Court of Fulton County and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 117. That the authorization in this resolution to grant the above-described easement to Georgia Power Company shall expire three years after the date this resolution is enacted into law and approved by the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 118. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect the grant of the easement area.

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ARTICLE X SECTION 119.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the hereinafter described real property in Gordon County, Georgia, and the property is in the custody of the Georgia Department of Defense, which does not object to the granting of this easement, hereinafter referred to as the "easement area" and that, in all matters relating to the easement area, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 120. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, may grant to the Department of Transportation, or its successors and assigns, a nonexclusive easement for the construction, operation, and maintenance of a traffic safety improvement in, on, over, under, upon, across, or through the easement area for the purpose of constructing, erecting, installing, maintaining, repairing, replacing, inspecting, and operating a traffic safety improvement together with the right of ingress and egress over adjacent land of the State of Georgia as may be reasonably necessary to accomplish the aforesaid purposes. Said easement area is located in Gordon County, Georgia, and is more particularly described as follows:
"That 0.005 of an acre portion and that portion only as shown highlighted in yellow on a right of way survey prepared by Howard P Copeland describing a Traffic Operations Improvement easement prepared for Department of Transportation State of Georgia, and all being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission;" and may be more particularly described by a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia registered land surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval.
SECTION 121. That the above-described premises shall be used solely for the purpose of planning, constructing, erecting, installing, maintaining, repairing, replacing, inspecting, and operating said traffic safety improvement.
SECTION 122. That the Department of Transportation shall have the right to remove or cause to be removed from said easement area only such trees and bushes as may be reasonably necessary for the proper construction, operation, and maintenance of said traffic safety improvement.
SECTION 123. That, after the Department of Transportation has put into use the traffic safety improvement for which this easement is granted, a subsequent abandonment of the use thereof shall cause a reversion to the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns, of all the rights, title, privileges, powers, and easement granted herein. Upon abandonment, the

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Department of Transportation, or its successors and assigns, shall have the option of removing its facilities from the easement area or leaving the same in place, in which event the facility shall become the property of the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns.
SECTION 124. That no title shall be conveyed to the Department of Transportation, and, except as herein specifically granted to the Department of Transportation, all rights, title, and interest in and to said easement area is reserved in the State of Georgia, which may make any use of said easement area not inconsistent with or detrimental to the rights, privileges, and interest granted to Georgia Department of Transportation.
SECTION 125. That this resolution does not affect and is not intended to affect any rights, powers, interest, or liability of the Department of Transportation with respect to the state highway system, of a county with respect to the county road system, or of a municipality with respect to the city street system. The grantee shall obtain any and all other required permits from the appropriate governmental agencies as are necessary for its lawful use of the easement area or public highway right of way and comply with all applicable state and federal environmental statutes in its use of the easement area.
SECTION 126. That if the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, determines that any or all of the facilities placed on the easement area should be removed or relocated to an alternate site on state owned land in order to avoid interference with the state's use or intended use of the easement area, it may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement to allow placement of the removed or relocated facilities across the alternate site, under such terms and conditions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia, and the Department of Transportation shall remove or relocate its facilities to the alternate easement area at its sole cost and expense, unless the State Properties Commission determines that the requested removal or relocation is to be for the sole benefit of the State of Georgia and approves payment by the State of Georgia of all or a portion of such actual cost and expense, not to exceed by 20 percent the amount of a written estimate provided by Georgia Department of Transportation. Upon written request, the State Properties Commission, in its sole discretion, may permit the relocation of the facilities to an alternate site on state owned land so long as the removal and relocation is paid by the party or parties requesting such removal at no cost and expense to the State of Georgia. If an easement is relocated for any reason, the State Properties Commission is authorized to convey by quitclaim deed the state's interest in the former easement area.

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SECTION 127. That the easement granted to the Department of Transportation shall contain such other reasonable terms, conditions, and covenants as the State Properties Commission shall deem in the best interest of the State of Georgia and that the State Properties Commission is authorized to use a more accurate description of the easement area so long as the description utilized by the State Properties Commission describes the same easement area herein granted.
SECTION 128. That the consideration for such easement shall be $10.00 and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission may determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 129. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by the grantee in the Superior Court of Gordon County and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 130. That the authorization in this resolution to grant the above-described easement to the Department of Transportation shall expire three years after the date this resolution is enacted into law and approved by the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 131. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect the grant of the easement area.
ARTICLE XI SECTION 132.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the hereinafter described real property in Gordon County, Georgia, and that the property is in the custody of the State Properties Commission, which does not object to the granting of this easement, hereinafter referred to as the "easement area" and that, in all matters relating to the easement area, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 133. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, may grant to North Georgia Electric Membership Corporation, or its successors and assigns, a nonexclusive easement area, for the operation and maintenance of an electrical power line. Said easement area is located at the intersection of Western Atlantic Rail Road and Craigtown Road in Gordon County and is more particularly described as follows:

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"That approximately 0.55 of an acre easement area and that portion only as shown highlighted in yellow on that drawing prepared by Donald O. Babb and being Job Title "NORTH GEORGIA ELECTRIC MEMBERSHIP CORP. OVER CSX RAILROAD", and being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission;" and may be more particularly described by a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia registered land surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval.
SECTION 134. That the above-described premises shall be used solely for the purpose of replacing, installing, maintaining, and operating said electrical power line and associated equipment.
SECTION 135. That North Georgia Electric Membership Corporation shall have the right to remove or cause to be removed from said easement area only such trees and bushes as may be reasonably necessary for the proper operation and maintenance of said electrical power line.
SECTION 136. That, after North Georgia Electric Membership Corporation has put into use the electrical power line this easement is granted for, a subsequent abandonment of the use thereof shall cause a reversion to the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns, of all the rights, title, privileges, powers, and easement granted herein. Upon abandonment, the North Georgia Electric Membership Corporation, or its successors and assigns, shall have the option of removing its facilities from the easement area or leaving the same in place, in which event the electrical power line shall become the property of the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns.
SECTION 137. That no title shall be conveyed to North Georgia Electric Membership Corporation and, except as herein specifically granted to North Georgia Electric Membership Corporation, all rights, title, and interest in and to said easement area is reserved in the State of Georgia, which may make any use of said easement area not inconsistent with or detrimental to the rights, privileges, and interest granted to North Georgia Electric Membership Corporation.
SECTION 138. That if the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, determines that any or all of the facilities placed on the easement area should be removed or relocated to an alternate site on state owned land in order to avoid interference with the state's use or intended use of the easement area, it may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement to allow placement of the removed or relocated facilities across

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the alternate site under such terms and conditions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia, and North Georgia Electric Membership Corporation shall remove or relocate its facilities to the alternate easement area at its sole cost and expense, unless the State Properties Commission determines that the requested removal or relocation is to be for the sole benefit of the State of Georgia and approves payment by the State of Georgia of all or a portion of such actual cost and expense, not to exceed by 20 percent the amount of a written estimate provided by North Georgia Electric Membership Corporation. Upon written request, the State Properties Commission, in its sole discretion, may permit the relocation of the facilities to an alternate site on state owned land so long as the removal and relocation is paid by the party or parties requesting such removal at no cost and expense to the State of Georgia. If an easement is relocated for any reason, the State Properties Commission is authorized to convey by quitclaim deed the state's interest in the former easement area.
SECTION 139. That the easement granted to North Georgia Electric Membership Corporation shall contain such other reasonable terms, conditions, and covenants as the State Properties Commission shall deem in the best interest of the State of Georgia and that the State Properties Commission is authorized to use a more accurate description of the easement area so long as the description utilized by the State Properties Commission describes the same easement area herein granted.
SECTION 140. That this resolution does not affect and is not intended to affect any rights, powers, interest, or liability of the Department of Transportation with respect to the state highway system, of a county with respect to the county road system, or of a municipality with respect to the city street system. The grantee shall obtain any and all other required permits from the appropriate governmental agencies as are necessary for its lawful use of the easement area or public highway right of way and comply with all applicable state and federal environmental statutes in its use of the easement area.
SECTION 141. That the consideration for such easement shall be for fair market value, not less than $650.00, and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission may determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 142. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by the grantee in the Superior Court of Gordon County and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.

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SECTION 143. That the authorization in this resolution to grant the above-described easement to North Georgia Electric Membership Corporation shall expire three years after the date this resolution is enacted into law and approved by the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 144. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect the grant of the easement area.
ARTICLE XII SECTION 145.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the hereinafter described real property in Gordon County, Georgia, and that the property is in the custody of the State Properties Commission, which does not object to the granting of this easement, hereinafter referred to as the "easement area" and that, in all matters relating to the easement area, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 146. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, may grant to North Georgia Electric Membership Corporation, or its successors and assigns, a nonexclusive easement area, for the operation and maintenance of an electrical power line. Said easement area is located at the intersection of Western Atlantic Rail Road and Miller Ferry Road in Gordon County and is more particularly described as follows:
"That approximately 0.55 of an acre easement area and that portion only as shown highlighted in yellow on that drawing prepared by Donald O. Babb and being Job Title "NORTH GEORGIA ELECTRIC MEMBERSHIP CORP. OVER CSX RAILROAD", and being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission;" and may be more particularly described by a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia registered land surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval.
SECTION 147. That the above-described premises shall be used solely for the purpose of replacing, installing, maintaining, and operating said electrical power line and associated equipment.
SECTION 148. That North Georgia Electric Membership Corporation shall have the right to remove or cause to be removed from said easement area only such trees and bushes as may be reasonably necessary for the proper operation and maintenance of said electrical power line.

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SECTION 149. That, after North Georgia Electric Membership Corporation has put into use the electrical power line this easement is granted for, a subsequent abandonment of the use thereof shall cause a reversion to the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns, of all the rights, title, privileges, powers, and easement granted herein. Upon abandonment, the North Georgia Electric Membership Corporation, or its successors and assigns, shall have the option of removing its facilities from the easement area or leaving the same in place, in which event the electrical power line shall become the property of the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns.
SECTION 150. That no title shall be conveyed to North Georgia Electric Membership Corporation and, except as herein specifically granted to North Georgia Electric Membership Corporation, all rights, title, and interest in and to said easement area is reserved in the State of Georgia, which may make any use of said easement area not inconsistent with or detrimental to the rights, privileges, and interest granted to North Georgia Electric Membership Corporation.
SECTION 151. That if the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, determines that any or all of the facilities placed on the easement area should be removed or relocated to an alternate site on state owned land in order to avoid interference with the state's use or intended use of the easement area, it may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement to allow placement of the removed or relocated facilities across the alternate site under such terms and conditions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia, and North Georgia Electric Membership Corporation shall remove or relocate its facilities to the alternate easement area at its sole cost and expense, unless the State Properties Commission determines that the requested removal or relocation is to be for the sole benefit of the State of Georgia and approves payment by the State of Georgia of all or a portion of such actual cost and expense, not to exceed by 20 percent the amount of a written estimate provided by North Georgia Electric Membership Corporation. Upon written request, the State Properties Commission, in its sole discretion, may permit the relocation of the facilities to an alternate site on state owned land so long as the removal and relocation is paid by the party or parties requesting such removal at no cost and expense to the State of Georgia. If an easement is relocated for any reason, the State Properties Commission is authorized to convey by quitclaim deed the state's interest in the former easement area.
SECTION 152. That the easement granted to North Georgia Electric Membership Corporation shall contain such other reasonable terms, conditions, and covenants as the State Properties Commission shall deem in the best interest of the State of Georgia and that the State

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Properties Commission is authorized to use a more accurate description of the easement area so long as the description utilized by the State Properties Commission describes the same easement area herein granted.
SECTION 153. That this resolution does not affect and is not intended to affect any rights, powers, interest, or liability of the Department of Transportation with respect to the state highway system, of a county with respect to the county road system, or of a municipality with respect to the city street system. The grantee shall obtain any and all other required permits from the appropriate governmental agencies as are necessary for its lawful use of the easement area or public highway right of way and comply with all applicable state and federal environmental statutes in its use of the easement area.
SECTION 154. That the consideration for such easement shall be for fair market value, not less than $650.00, and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission may determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 155. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by the grantee in the Superior Court of Gordon County and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 156. That the authorization in this resolution to grant the above-described easement to North Georgia Electric Membership Corporation shall expire three years after the date this resolution is enacted into law and approved by the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 157. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect the grant of the easement area.
ARTICLE XIII SECTION 158.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the hereinafter described real property in Gwinnett County, Georgia, and that the property is in the custody of the Technical College System of Georgia, which does not object to the granting of this easement, hereinafter referred to as the "easement area" and that, in all matters relating to the easement area, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.

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SECTION 159. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, may grant to Georgia Power Company, or its successors and assigns, a nonexclusive easement area for the operation and maintenance of an electrical power line. Said easement area is located at the Lawrenceville campus of Gwinnett Technical College in Gwinnett County and is more particularly described as follows:
"That approximately 0.289 of an acre easement area and that portion only as shown highlighted in red on that drawing prepared by Charles Brandon Bailey and being Job Title "Gwinnett Tech", and being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission;" and may be more particularly described by a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia registered land surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval.
SECTION 160. That the above-described premises shall be used solely for the purpose of replacing, installing, maintaining, and operating said electrical power line and associated equipment.
SECTION 161. That Georgia Power Company shall have the right to remove or cause to be removed from said easement area only such trees and bushes as may be reasonably necessary for the proper operation and maintenance of said electrical power line.
SECTION 162. That, after Georgia Power Company has put into use the electrical power line this easement is granted for, a subsequent abandonment of the use thereof shall cause a reversion to the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns, of all the rights, title, privileges, powers, and easement granted herein. Upon abandonment, the Georgia Power Company, or its successors and assigns, shall have the option of removing its facilities from the easement area or leaving the same in place, in which event the electrical power line shall become the property of the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns.
SECTION 163. That no title shall be conveyed to Georgia Power Company and, except as herein specifically granted to Georgia Power Company, all rights, title, and interest in and to said easement area is reserved in the State of Georgia, which may make any use of said easement area not inconsistent with or detrimental to the rights, privileges, and interest granted to Georgia Power Company.
SECTION 164. That if the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, determines that any or all of the facilities placed on the easement area should be removed or relocated to an alternate site on state owned land in order to avoid interference with the

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state's use or intended use of the easement area, it may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement to allow placement of the removed or relocated facilities across the alternate site under such terms and conditions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia, and Georgia Power Company shall remove or relocate its facilities to the alternate easement area at its sole cost and expense, unless the State Properties Commission determines that the requested removal or relocation is to be for the sole benefit of the State of Georgia and approves payment by the State of Georgia of all or a portion of such actual cost and expense, not to exceed by 20 percent the amount of a written estimate provided by Georgia Power Company. Upon written request, the State Properties Commission, in its sole discretion, may permit the relocation of the facilities to an alternate site on state owned land so long as the removal and relocation is paid by the party or parties requesting such removal at no cost and expense to the State of Georgia. If an easement is relocated for any reason, the State Properties Commission is authorized to convey by quitclaim deed the state's interest in the former easement area.
SECTION 165. That the easement granted to Georgia Power Company shall contain such other reasonable terms, conditions, and covenants as the State Properties Commission shall deem in the best interest of the State of Georgia and that the State Properties Commission is authorized to use a more accurate description of the easement area so long as the description utilized by the State Properties Commission describes the same easement area herein granted.
SECTION 166. That this resolution does not affect and is not intended to affect any rights, powers, interest, or liability of the Department of Transportation with respect to the state highway system, of a county with respect to the county road system, or of a municipality with respect to the city street system. The grantee shall obtain any and all other required permits from the appropriate governmental agencies as are necessary for its lawful use of the easement area or public highway right of way and comply with all applicable state and federal environmental statutes in its use of the easement area.
SECTION 167. That the consideration for such easement shall be $10.00 and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission may determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 168. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by the grantee in the Superior Court of Gwinnett County and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.

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SECTION 169. That the authorization in this resolution to grant the above-described easement to Georgia Power Company shall expire three years after the date this resolution is enacted into law and approved by the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 170. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect the grant of the easement area.
ARTICLE XIV SECTION 171.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the hereinafter described real property in Houston County, Georgia, and that the property is in the custody of the Technical College System of Georgia, which does not object to the granting of this easement, hereinafter referred to as the "easement area" and that, in all matters relating to the easement area, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 172. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, may grant to Flint Electric Membership Corporation, or its successors and assigns, a nonexclusive easement area for the operation and maintenance of an electrical power line. Said approximately 20 foot by 600 foot easement area is located at the Warner Robins campus of Middle Georgia Technical College in Houston County and is more particularly described as follows:
"That approximately 0.275 of an acre easement area and that portion only as shown highlighted in yellow on that drawing prepared by the Technical College System of Georgia and being Job Title "Exhibit H", and being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission;" and may be more particularly described by a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia registered land surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval.
SECTION 173. That the above-described premises shall be used solely for the purpose of replacing, installing, maintaining, and operating said electrical power line and associated equipment.
SECTION 174. That Flint Electric Membership Corporation shall have the right to remove or cause to be removed from said easement area only such trees and bushes as may be reasonably necessary for the proper operation and maintenance of said electrical power line.

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SECTION 175. That, after Flint Electric Membership Corporation has put into use the electrical power line this easement is granted for, a subsequent abandonment of the use thereof shall cause a reversion to the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns, of all the rights, title, privileges, powers, and easement granted herein. Upon abandonment, the Flint Electric Membership Corporation, or its successors and assigns, shall have the option of removing its facilities from the easement area or leaving the same in place, in which event the electrical power line shall become the property of the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns.
SECTION 176. That no title shall be conveyed to Flint Electric Membership Corporation and, except as herein specifically granted to Flint Electric Membership Corporation, all rights, title, and interest in and to said easement area is reserved in the State of Georgia, which may make any use of said easement area not inconsistent with or detrimental to the rights, privileges, and interest granted to Flint Electric Membership Corporation.
SECTION 177. That if the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, determines that any or all of the facilities placed on the easement area should be removed or relocated to an alternate site on state owned land in order to avoid interference with the state's use or intended use of the easement area, it may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement to allow placement of the removed or relocated facilities across the alternate site under such terms and conditions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia, and Flint Electric Membership Corporation shall remove or relocate its facilities to the alternate easement area at its sole cost and expense, unless the State Properties Commission determines that the requested removal or relocation is to be for the sole benefit of the State of Georgia and approves payment by the State of Georgia of all or a portion of such actual cost and expense, not to exceed by 20 percent the amount of a written estimate provided by Flint Electric Membership Corporation. Upon written request, the State Properties Commission, in its sole discretion, may permit the relocation of the facilities to an alternate site on state owned land so long as the removal and relocation is paid by the party or parties requesting such removal at no cost and expense to the State of Georgia. If an easement is relocated for any reason, the State Properties Commission is authorized to convey by quitclaim deed the state's interest in the former easement area.
SECTION 178. That the easement granted to Flint Electric Membership Corporation shall contain such other reasonable terms, conditions, and covenants as the State Properties Commission shall deem in the best interest of the State of Georgia and that the State Properties Commission is authorized to use a more accurate description of the easement area so long

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as the description utilized by the State Properties Commission describes the same easement area herein granted.
SECTION 179. That this resolution does not affect and is not intended to affect any rights, powers, interest, or liability of the Department of Transportation with respect to the state highway system, of a county with respect to the county road system, or of a municipality with respect to the city street system. The grantee shall obtain any and all other required permits from the appropriate governmental agencies as are necessary for its lawful use of the easement area or public highway right of way and comply with all applicable state and federal environmental statutes in its use of the easement area.
SECTION 180. That the consideration for such easement shall be $10.00 and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission may determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 181. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by the grantee in the Superior Court of Houston County and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 182. That the authorization in this resolution to grant the above-described easement to Flint Electric Membership Corporation shall expire three years after the date this resolution is enacted into law and approved by the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 183. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect the grant of the easement area.
ARTICLE XV SECTION 184.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the hereinafter described real property in Thomas County, Georgia, and the property is in the custody of the Technical College System of Georgia, which does not object to the granting of this easement, hereinafter referred to as the "easement area" and that, in all matters relating to the easement area, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
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for the construction, operation, and maintenance of a natural gas line on, over, under, upon, across, or through the easement area for the purpose of constructing, erecting, installing, maintaining, repairing, replacing, inspecting, and operating a natural gas line together with the right of ingress and egress over adjacent land of the State of Georgia as may be reasonably necessary to accomplish the aforesaid purposes. Said easement area is located in Thomas County, Georgia, and is more particularly described as follows:
"Those approximately 0.631 of an acre portion and that portion only as shown in yellow on a plat of survey prepared for the Southwest Georgia Technical College dated May 5, 2010 and being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission;" and may be more particularly described by a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia registered land surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval.
SECTION 186. That the above-described premises shall be used solely for the purpose of planning, constructing, erecting, installing, maintaining, repairing, replacing, inspecting, and operating said natural gas line.
SECTION 187. That the City of Thomasville shall have the right to remove or cause to be removed from said easement area only such trees and bushes as may be reasonably necessary for the proper construction, operation, and maintenance of said natural gas line.
SECTION 188. That, after the City of Thomasville puts into use the natural gas line for which this easement is granted, a subsequent abandonment of the use thereof shall cause a reversion to the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns, of all the rights, title, privileges, powers, and easement granted herein. Upon abandonment, the City of Thomasville, or its successors and assigns, shall have the option of removing its facilities from the easement area or leaving the same in place, in which event the facility shall become the property of the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns.
SECTION 189. That no title shall be conveyed to the City of Thomasville and, except as herein specifically granted to the City of Thomasville, all rights, title, and interest in and to said easement area is reserved in the State of Georgia, which may make any use of said easement area not inconsistent with or detrimental to the rights, privileges, and interest granted to the City of Thomasville.
SECTION 190. That this resolution does not affect and is not intended to affect any rights, powers, interest, or liability of the Department of Transportation with respect to the state highway system, of a county with respect to the county road system, or of a municipality with

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respect to the city street system. The grantee shall obtain any and all other required permits from the appropriate governmental agencies as are necessary for its lawful use of the easement area or public highway right of way and comply with all applicable state and federal environmental statutes in its use of the easement area.
SECTION 191. That if the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, determines that any or all of the facilities placed on the easement area should be removed or relocated to an alternate site on state owned land in order to avoid interference with the state's use or intended use of the easement area, it may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement to allow placement of the removed or relocated facilities across the alternate site, under such terms and conditions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia, and the City of Thomasville shall remove or relocate its facilities to the alternate easement area at its sole cost and expense, unless the State Properties Commission determines that the requested removal or relocation is to be for the sole benefit of the State of Georgia and approves payment by the State of Georgia of all or a portion of such actual cost and expense, not to exceed by 20 percent the amount of a written estimate provided by the City of Thomasville. Upon written request, the State Properties Commission, in its sole discretion, may permit the relocation of the facilities to an alternate site on state owned land so long as the removal and relocation is paid by the party or parties requesting such removal at no cost and expense to the State of Georgia. If an easement is relocated for any reason, the State Properties Commission is authorized to convey by quitclaim deed the state's interest in the former easement area.
SECTION 192. That the easement granted to the City of Thomasville shall contain such other reasonable terms, conditions, and covenants as the State Properties Commission shall deem in the best interest of the State of Georgia and that the State Properties Commission is authorized to use a more accurate description of the easement area so long as the description utilized by the State Properties Commission describes the same easement area herein granted.
SECTION 193. That the consideration for such easement shall be $10.00 and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission may determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 194. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by the grantee in the Superior Court of Thomas County and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.

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SECTION 195. That the authorization in this resolution to grant the above-described easement to the City of Thomasville shall expire three years after the date this resolution is enacted into law and approved by the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 196. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect the grant of the easement area.
ARTICLE XVI SECTION 197.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the hereinafter described real property in Wheeler County, Georgia, and the property is in the custody of the State Forestry Commission, which does not object to the granting of this easement, hereinafter referred to as the "easement area" and that, in all matters relating to the easement area, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 198. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, may grant to Beasley Timber Management, LLC, or its successors and assigns, a nonexclusive easement for the construction, operation, and maintenance of a thoroughfare in, on, over, under, upon, across, or through the easement area for the purpose of constructing, erecting, installing, maintaining, repairing, replacing, inspecting, and operating a thoroughfare together with the right of ingress and egress over adjacent land of the State of Georgia as may be reasonably necessary to accomplish the aforesaid purposes. Said easement area is located in Wheeler County, Georgia, and is more particularly described as follows:
"That 0.08 of an acre portion and that portion only as shown highlighted in yellow on a right of way survey prepared by Grady Boney describing a ingress egress easement prepared for State of Georgia Department of the Georgia Forestry Commission, and all being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission;" and may be more particularly described by a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia registered land surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval.
SECTION 199. That the above-described premises shall be used solely for the purpose of planning, constructing, erecting, installing, maintaining, repairing, replacing, inspecting, and operating said thoroughfare.

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SECTION 200. That Beasley Timber Management, LLC shall have the right to remove or cause to be removed from said easement area only such trees and bushes as may be reasonably necessary for the proper construction, operation, and maintenance of said thoroughfare.
SECTION 201. That, after Beasley Timber Management, LLC has put into use the thoroughfare for which this easement is granted, a subsequent abandonment of the use thereof shall cause a reversion to the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns, of all the rights, title, privileges, powers, and easement granted herein. Upon abandonment, Beasley Timber Management, LLC, or its successors and assigns, shall have the option of removing its facilities from the easement area or leaving the same in place, in which event the facility shall become the property of the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns.
SECTION 202. That no title shall be conveyed to Beasley Timber Management, LLC, and, except as herein specifically granted to Beasley Timber Management, LLC, all rights, title, and interest in and to said easement area is reserved in the State of Georgia, which may make any use of said easement area not inconsistent with or detrimental to the rights, privileges, and interest granted to Beasley Timber Management, LLC.
SECTION 203. That this resolution does not affect and is not intended to affect any rights, powers, interest, or liability of the Department of Transportation with respect to the state highway system, of a county with respect to the county road system, or of a municipality with respect to the city street system. The grantee shall obtain any and all other required permits from the appropriate governmental agencies as are necessary for its lawful use of the easement area or public highway right of way and comply with all applicable state and federal environmental statutes in its use of the easement area.
SECTION 204. That if the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, determines that any or all of the facilities placed on the easement area should be removed or relocated to an alternate site on state owned land in order to avoid interference with the state's use or intended use of the easement area, it may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement to allow placement of the removed or relocated facilities across the alternate site, under such terms and conditions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia, and Beasley Timber Management, LLC shall remove or relocate its facilities to the alternate easement area at its sole cost and expense, unless the State Properties Commission determines that the requested removal or relocation is to be for the sole benefit of the State of Georgia and approves payment by the State of Georgia of all or a portion of such actual cost and expense, not to exceed by 20 percent the amount of a written estimate

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provided by Beasley Timber Management, LLC. Upon written request, the State Properties Commission, in its sole discretion, may permit the relocation of the facilities to an alternate site on state owned land so long as the removal and relocation is paid by the party or parties requesting such removal at no cost and expense to the State of Georgia. If an easement is relocated for any reason, the State Properties Commission is authorized to convey by quitclaim deed the state's interest in the former easement area.
SECTION 205. That the easement granted to Beasley Timber Management, LLC shall contain such other reasonable terms, conditions, and covenants as the State Properties Commission shall deem in the best interest of the State of Georgia and that the State Properties Commission is authorized to use a more accurate description of the easement area so long as the description utilized by the State Properties Commission describes the same easement area herein granted.
SECTION 206. That the consideration for such easement shall be for fair market value, not less than $650.00, and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission may determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 207. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by the grantee in the Superior Court of Wheeler County and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 208. That the authorization in this resolution to grant the above-described easement to Beasley Timber Management, LLC shall expire three years after the date this resolution is enacted into law and approved by the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 209. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect the grant of the easement area.
ARTICLE XVII SECTION 210.
That this resolution shall become effective as law upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.
ARTICLE XVIII SECTION 211.
That all laws or parts of laws in conflict with this resolution are repealed.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, was agreed to.

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

E Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton
Ehrhart E England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd
Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett
Hatfield Y Heard

Y Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne
Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane
Lindsey Y Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix E Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake
Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders Y Scott, M
Scott, S

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D
Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, the ayes were 167, nays 1.

The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted, by substitute.

Due to a mechanical malfunction, the vote of Representative Houston of the 170th was not recorded on the preceding roll call. She wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon.

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The following Resolutions of the House were read and referred to the Committee on Rules:
HR 720. By Representatives Dollar of the 45th, Ralston of the 7th, Jones of the 46th, O`Neal of the 146th, Lindsey of the 54th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Atlanta Falcons football team and inviting owner Arthur Blank, General Manager Thomas Dimitroff, and Head Coach Mike Smith to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 721. By Representative Pruett of the 144th:
A RESOLUTION commending the South Dodge Elementary School washboard band and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 722. By Representatives Taylor of the 79th, Jacobs of the 80th and Parent of the 81st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Dunwoody Police Department; and for other purposes.
HR 723. By Representatives Holt of the 112th, Huckaby of the 113th and Heckstall of the 62nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Anaiah Rucker for her courageous and heroic actions; and for other purposes.
HR 724. By Representatives Holt of the 112th, Huckaby of the 113th and Heckstall of the 62nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Loretta Berryman on her heroic and life-saving actions; and for other purposes.
HR 725. By Representative Mitchell of the 88th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Hazel Ayers; and for other purposes.

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HR 726. By Representatives Lindsey of the 54th and Jacobs of the 80th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Addison Forrest Cobb; and for other purposes.
HR 727. By Representatives Purcell of the 159th and Burns of the 157th:
A RESOLUTION commending Michaela Lariscy, South Effingham High School's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
HR 728. By Representatives Purcell of the 159th and Burns of the 157th:
A RESOLUTION commending Mrs. Kelli Lariscy, South Effingham High School's 2011 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.
HR 729. By Representatives Purcell of the 159th, Bearden of the 68th, Burns of the 157th, Watson of the 163rd, Stephens of the 164th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgia State Patrol Post 42 and Motor Vehicle safety Facility on the occasion of its tenth anniversary; and for other purposes.
HR 730. By Representatives Parent of the 81st, Oliver of the 83rd, Benfield of the 85th, Holcomb of the 82nd, Henson of the 87th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Kailyn LaPorte; and for other purposes.
HR 731. By Representatives Holcomb of the 82nd and Rice of the 51st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Susan Herbst; and for other purposes.
HR 732. By Representative Holcomb of the 82nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Daniel Chaney; and for other purposes.
HR 733. By Representative Holcomb of the 82nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Michael Dunbar; and for other purposes.

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HR 734. By Representatives Oliver of the 83rd, Gardner of the 57th, Holcomb of the 82nd, Fullerton of the 151st, Crawford of the 16th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Emory University on the occasion of its 175th anniversary; and for other purposes.
HR 735. By Representatives Benfield of the 85th, Henson of the 87th and Oliver of the 83rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending The Friends School of Atlanta on the occasion of its 20th anniversary; and for other purposes.
HR 736. By Representative Jasperse of the 12th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Honorable James "Larry" Ray on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.
HR 737. By Representatives Smith of the 129th and Buckner of the 130th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Cason Jewell Calloway, Jr.; and for other purposes.
The following Resolutions of the House, referred to the House Rules Subcommittee on Invites, were reported by the Committee on Rules with the following recommendations:
HR 720 Do Pass HR 721 Do Pass
The following Resolutions of the House, favorably reported by the Committee on Rules, were read and adopted:
HR 720. By Representatives Dollar of the 45th, Ralston of the 7th, Jones of the 46th, O`Neal of the 146th, Lindsey of the 54th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Atlanta Falcons football team and inviting owner Arthur Blank, General Manager Thomas Dimitroff, and Head Coach Mike Smith to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.

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HR 721. By Representative Pruett of the 144th:
A RESOLUTION commending the South Dodge Elementary School washboard band and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
Representative O'Neal of the 146th moved that the House do now adjourn until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning, and the motion prevailed.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Thirty-Sixth Legislative Day

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:

E Abdul-Salaam Abrams Allison Amerson Anderson Ashe Atwood Baker Battles Bearden
E Beasley-Teague Bell Benfield Benton Black Braddock Brockway Brooks Bruce Bryant Buckner Burns Byrd Carter Casas Channell Cheokas Clark, J Clark, V Coleman Collins Cooke

Crawford Davis Dawkins-Haigler Dempsey Dickerson Dickey Dickson Dobbs Drenner Dudgeon Dukes Dutton Ehrhart England Epps, J Evans Fludd Franklin Frazier E Fullerton Gardner Geisinger Golick Gordon Greene Hamilton Hanner Harden, B Harden, M Harrell Hatchett Hatfield

Heard Hembree E Henson E Hill Holcomb Holmes Holt Horne Houston Howard Huckaby E Hudson Hugley Jackson Jacobs James Jasperse Jerguson Johnson Jones, J E Jones, S Kaiser Kendrick Kidd Lane Maddox, B Maddox, G Manning Martin Maxwell Mayo

McBrayer McCall Meadows Mills Mitchell Morgan Mosby Murphy Neal, J Nimmer Nix Oliver O'Neal Pak Parent Parrish Parsons Peake Powell, A Powell, J Pruett Ramsey E Reece Rice Riley Roberts Rogers Rynders Scott, S Setzler Sheldon

Sims, B Sims, C Smith, E Smith, K Smith, R Smith, T Spencer Stephens, M Stephens, R Stephenson Talton Tankersley Taylor, D Taylor, R Taylor, T Teasley Thomas Tinubu Walker Watson Welch E Weldon Wilkerson Wilkinson E Willard Williams, A Williams, E Williams, R Williamson Yates Ralston, Speaker

The following members were off the floor of the House when the roll was called:

Representatives Dollar of the 45th, Jordan of the 77th, Knight of the 126th, Lucas of the 139th, Marin of the 96th, Morris of the 155th, Neal of the 75th, Randall of the 138th, Scott of the 2nd, Shaw of the 176th, Smith of the 70th, and Smyre of the 132nd.

They wished to be recorded as present.

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Prayer was offered by Pastor Anthony Edwards, Beulah Baptist Church, Savannah, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Davis of the 109th, Chairman of the Committee on Information and Audits, reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day had been read and found to be correct.
By unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.
3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.
4. Reports of Standing Committees.
5. Third reading and passage of Local uncontested Bills.
6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 621. By Representatives Knight of the 126th, Peake of the 137th, Shaw of the 176th, Dickey of the 136th, Nimmer of the 178th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the imposition, rate, computation, and exemptions regarding income tax, so as to provide for an income tax credit with respect to qualified reforestation expenses; to provide for conditions and limitations; to provide for powers, duties, and authority of the state revenue commissioner with respect to the foregoing; to provide an effective date; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 622. By Representative Rynders of the 152nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Poulan, approved April 10, 1998 (Ga. L. 1998, p. 4367), as amended, so as to change the terms of office of the mayor and councilmembers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 623. By Representative Clark of the 98th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Buford to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 48-13-51 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 624. By Representative Hatfield of the 177th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of Ware County, approved March 15, 1963 (Ga. L. 1963, p. 2237), as amended, so as to provide that citizens of Ware County shall have the right to address or speak to the commissioners on official actions or other topics relating to the business of the board of commissioners at meetings of the board of commissioners by expressing their desire to speak no later than the beginning of the meeting at which such citizens desire to address or speak to the commissioners; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 625. By Representative Hatfield of the 177th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act 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 membership in such fund for communications officers; to provide for creditable service for prior service; to provide for contributions; to provide for related matters; to provide

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conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.
HB 626. By Representative Hatfield of the 177th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners for Ware County, approved March 15, 1963 (Ga. L. 1963, p. 2237), as amended, so as to provide for receipt of performance audits as a condition precedent to making certain payments; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 627. By Representative Hatfield of the 177th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Waycross, approved August 17, 1909 (Ga. L. 1909, p. 1456), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 13, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 4916), so as to provide for receipt of performance audits as a condition precedent to making certain payments; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 628. By Representative Taylor of the 173rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Coolidge, approved June 2, 2010 (Ga. L. 2010, p. 3828), so as to change provisions relating to the time of holding of municipal elections; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HR 738. By Representatives Neal of the 1st, Weldon of the 3rd, Williams of the 4th and Jasperse of the 12th:
A RESOLUTION urging the members of the United States Congress to take necessary action to propose the Parental Rights Amendment to the United States Constitution for ratification; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Children & Youth.

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HR 739. By Representative Maddox of the 172nd:
A RESOLUTION supporting federal recognition of the Lower Muskogee Creek Indian Tribe of Georgia; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
By unanimous consent, the rules were suspended in order that the following Bills and Resolution of the House could be introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 629. By Representatives Collins of the 27th, Rogers of the 26th and Mills of the 25th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Hall County Family Connection Network; to provide for a short title; to provide for findings and determinations; to provide for definitions; to provide for the creation of the network; to provide for the membership of the network; to provide for the organization and meetings of the network; to provide for the purposes for which the network is created; to provide the powers and duties of the network; to provide that the members of the network shall be trustees; to provide for certain exemptions from taxation, levy and sale, garnishment, and attachment; to provide for the court in which actions against the network may be brought; to provide for construction; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 631. By Representatives Dickey of the 136th and James of the 135th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Byron, approved February 13, 1941 (Ga. L. 1941, p. 1210), as amended, so as to change the corporate limits of the City of Byron; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HR 757. By Representatives Lucas of the 139th, Stephens of the 164th, Parrish of the 156th, Harden of the 147th, Heard of the 114th and others:
A RESOLUTION creating the House State Health Benefit Plan Study Committee; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.

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

HB 608 HB 610 HB 612 HB 614 HB 616 HB 618 HB 620 HR 719

HB 609 HB 611 HB 613 HB 615 HB 617 HB 619 HR 718

Representative Channell of the 116th District and Senator Heath of the 31st, CoChairmen of the Special Joint Committee on Georgia Revenue Structure submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Special Joint Committee on Georgia Revenue Structure has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed us to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:

HB 387 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Representative Channell of the 116th /s/ Senator Heath of the 31st
Co-Chairmen

Representative Dempsey of the 13th District, Vice-Chairman of the Committee on Higher Education, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Higher Education has had under consideration the following Bill of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:

SB 161 Do Pass, by Substitute

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Respectfully submitted, /s/ Dempsey of the 13th
Vice-Chairman

Representative Smith of the 131st District, Chairman of the Committee on Insurance, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Insurance has had under consideration the following Bills of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

SB 166 SB 177 SB 203

Do Pass Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Smith of the 131st
Chairman

Representative Sims of the 169th District, Chairman of the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Legislation has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 577 HB 591 HB 600 HB 604

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 587 HB 598 HB 602 HB 607

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Sims of the 169th
Chairman
Representative Sims of the 169th District, Chairman of the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

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Your Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Legislation has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 552 HB 586 HB 599

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Sims of the 169th
Chairman

Representative Willard of the 49th 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 26 SB 39 SB 50 SB 115 SB 172

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass Do Pass, by Substitute

SB 31 SB 47 SB 64 SB 139 SB 181

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Willard of the 49th
Chairman

Representative Neal of the 1st District, Chairman of the Committee on State Institutions and Property, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on State Institutions and Property has had under consideration the following Bills of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

SB 37 Do Pass, by Substitute SB 190 Do Pass, by Substitute

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Respectfully submitted, /s/ Neal of the 1st
Chairman

Representative Roberts of the 154th District, Chairman of the Committee on Transportation, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Transportation 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 343 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Roberts of the 154th
Chairman

The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 36th Legislative Day as enumerated below:

DEBATE CALENDAR

Open Rule

None

Modified Open Rule

SB 251 SB 252

Insurance; transition from an annual renewal to a biennial renewal of licenses; agents, counselors, adjusters; adjustment of licensing fees (InsShaw-176th) Shafer-48th Insurance; provide Commissioner shall determine if insurer meets the definition of a reinsurer (Ins-Maxwell-17th) Shafer-48th

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Modified Structured Rule

SB 88 SB 96
SB 122
SB 193 SB 214

Motor Vehicles; increase the age requirements for use of child restraint systems (MotV-Powell-29th) Mullis-53rd Peace Officers Annuity/Benefit Fund; certain employees of the Natural Resources Dept. shall be eligible for membership (Substitute)(RetMaxwell-17th) Golden-8th Water Supply Division of the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority; participation by the division; local water reservoir, facilities, and system projects (Substitute)(GAff-Smith-70th) Tolleson-20th Civil Practice; update administrative provisions; reimbursement to counties for habeas corpus costs (Substitute)(Judy-Jacobs-80th) Grant-25th Inmate Policies; definitions; it is illegal to provide an inmate with wireless handset; penalties (JudyNC-Golick-34th) Hill-32nd

Structured Rule

None

Bills and Resolutions on this calendar may be called in any order the Speaker desires.

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Meadows of the 5th
Chairman

By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the House was withdrawn from the General Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local:

HB 560. By Representatives Williams of the 4th, Dickson of the 6th and Weldon of the 3rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to create and establish the Dalton-Whitfield County Charter and Consolidation Commission; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for the appointment of the members of said commission; to provide for the organizational meeting of the charter and consolidation commission and for the election of officers; to provide for the powers and duties of said commission; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

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HB 577. By Representatives Dickson of the 6th, Williams of the 4th and Weldon of the 3rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize Whitfield County to exercise all redevelopment and other powers under Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VII(b) of the Constitution and Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the "Redevelopment Powers Law," as amended; to provide for a referendum; to provide effective dates; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; 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.
HB 587. By Representatives Harrell of the 106th and Casas of the 103rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Snellville to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 48-13-51 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; 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.
HB 591. By Representatives Hatfield of the 177th and Nimmer of the 178th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Waycross, approved August 17, 1909 (Ga. L. 1909, p. 1456), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 13, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 4916), so as to provide that citizens of the City of Waycross shall have the right to address or speak to the city commissioners on official actions or other topics relating to the business of the city commission at meetings of the city commission by expressing their desire to speak no later than the beginning of the meeting at which such citizens desire to address or speak to the city commissioners; to provide for related matters; 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.

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HB 598. By Representatives Smith of the 168th, Sims of the 169th and Roberts of the 154th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Jeff Davis County, approved March 25, 1958 (Ga. L. 1958, p. 3288), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 21, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 3998), so as to modify provisions relating to the scheduling of meetings of the board of commissioners; to provide an effective date; 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.
HB 600. By Representative Parrish of the 156th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing the State Court of Candler County, approved July 29, 1920 (Ga. L. 1920, p. 364), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 15, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 3956), so as to change provisions relating to the compensation of the solicitor; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; 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.
HB 602. By Representatives Smith of the 168th, Roberts of the 154th and Sims of the 169th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Bacon County and provide for its powers and duties, approved May 16, 2007 (Ga. L. 2007, p. 3712), so as to reconstitute and change the composition of the board and the selection and appointment of its members; to provide for the qualification and removal of members and for filling vacancies; to provide for the appointment, duties, compensation, and removal of an elections supervisor; to provide for officers and equipment; to provide for related matters; to provide for submission for preclearance under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for effective dates; 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.

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HB 604. By Representatives Hanner of the 148th and Greene of the 149th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Lower Chattahoochee Regional Transportation Authority; to provide for a short title; to confer powers and impose duties on the authority; to provide for an effective date; 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.

HB 607. By Representatives Jacobs of the 80th, Taylor of the 79th, Benfield of the 85th, Oliver of the 83rd, Holcomb of the 82nd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to impose certain requirements and limitations upon ad valorem taxes levied by DeKalb County to finance the provision of certain governmental services, known and cited as the "DeKalb County Special Services Tax Districts Act," approved April 12, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 3548), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 27, 2010 (Ga. L. 2010, p. 3548), so as to give the county the authority to reflect the ad valorem taxes for district services separately on the real estate tax statement; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; 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.

By unanimous consent, the following roll call vote was made applicable to the previously read Bills.

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

E Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden E Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black

Y Davis Dawkins-Haigler
Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs
Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton
Ehrhart Y England
Epps, C Y Epps, J

Heckstall Y Hembree E Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby E Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan
Morris Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R
Stephenson Y Talton

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Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce
Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer
Cooper Y Crawford

Y Evans Floyd
Y Fludd Franklin
Y Frazier E Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner
Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long
Lucas Maddox, B Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell
Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders
Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch E Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson E Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bills, the ayes were 153, nays 0.

The Bills, having received the requisite constitutional majority, were passed.

Representative Franklin of the 43rd would like to be recorded as voting "nay" on HBs 577 and 578.

I want to be recorded as a no vote on HB 587 but vote yes on all other bills on the local calendar.

/s/ James Mills

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

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate and House:

SB 148. By Senators Carter of the 1st and Jackson of the 2nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act completely revising the laws relative to the governing authority of Chatham County, approved March 29, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 5050), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 30, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 3992), so as to remove the term limitations

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on the office of chairperson; to conform the residency requirement for chairperson to general law; to provide for related matters; to provide a referendum; to provide for effective dates and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 99. By Representatives Clark of the 104th, Cooper of the 41st, Sims of the 119th, Rynders of the 152nd, Parsons of the 42nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 26 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to licensed practical nurses, so as to require fingerprint record checks for applicants for licensure as a licensed practical nurse; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 143. By Representatives Willard of the 49th and Maddox of the 127th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections, so as to revise, modernize, and correct errors or omissions in said title in furtherance of the work of the Code Revision Commission; to provide for effect in event of conflicts; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 200. By Representatives Lindsey of the 54th, Golick of the 34th, Houston of the 170th, Oliver of the 83rd, Willard of the 49th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 16, 17, and 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, criminal procedure, and law enforcement, respectively, so as to discourage trafficking of persons for labor or sexual servitude and provide greater protections to persons subject to such crimes; to change provisions relating to compensation from the Georgia Crime Victims Compensation Board; to provide for notification of federal assistance for certain persons under the Crime Victims' Bill of Rights; to provide for training for law enforcement investigating crimes involving trafficking persons for labor or sexual servitude; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 290. By Representatives Cheokas of the 134th, Davis of the 109th, Maddox of the 127th, Harrell of the 106th, Sims of the 169th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act 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 correct an oversight in provisions protecting against fraudulent use of state purchasing cards as

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discovered and recommended by the House Committee on Information and Audits and to apply such fraud protection provisions to all state entities including state authorities; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 540. By Representative Allison of the 8th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Young Harris ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 544. By Representatives Parent of the 81st, Henson of the 87th and Holcomb of the 82nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reincorporate the City of Doraville in the County of DeKalb, approved October 13, 1971 (Ga. L. 1971 Ex. Sess., p. 2154), as amended, so as to provide that the office of mayor shall be a part-time position; to provide for a transition; to provide for a city manager and duties of such city manager; to provide for the calculation of qualifying fees; to provide for related matters; to provide for a referendum; to provide for an effective date and contingent repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 545. By Representatives Parent of the 81st, Henson of the 87th and Holcomb of the 82nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Doraville ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $25,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to repeal a local constitutional amendment; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 553. By Representative Austin of the 10th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Habersham County and to provide for its powers and duties; to provide for

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definitions; to provide for the composition of the board and the selection and appointment of members; to provide for the qualification, terms, and removal of members; to provide for oaths and privileges; to provide for meetings, procedures, and vacancies; to relieve certain officers of powers and duties and to provide for the transfer of functions to the newly created board; to provide for certain expenditures of public funds; to provide for compensation of members of the board and personnel; to provide for submission for preclearance under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 554. By Representative Austin of the 10th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create and establish an airport authority for Habersham County; to declare the need for an airport authority; to designate the name of the authority; to declare the purposes and objectives of this Act; to define certain terms; to provide for the membership of the authority; to provide for the terms of office of the authority members; to provide for the election of officers, quorum, bylaws, procedures, and meetings; to provide for compensation of members; to provide for the filling of vacancies; to provide for removal of members; to provide for service of process; to provide for severability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has adopted by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following resolution of the House:
HR 95. By Representatives Neal of the 1st, Greene of the 149th, Jerguson of the 22nd, Buckner of the 130th, Davis of the 109th and others:
A RESOLUTION authorizing the conveyance of certain State owned real property located in Appling County, Georgia; authorizing the exchange of certain state owned real property in Burke County, Georgia; authorizing the conveyance of and the lease of certain state owned real properties located in Toombs County, Georgia; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Upson County; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the Senate was read the first time and referred to the Committee:

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SB 148. By Senators Carter of the 1st and Jackson of the 2nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act completely revising the laws relative to the governing authority of Chatham County, approved March 29, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 5050), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 30, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 3992), so as to remove the term limitations on the office of chairperson; to conform the residency requirement for chairperson to general law; to provide for related matters; to provide a referendum; to provide for effective dates and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
Pursuant to HR 740, the House recognized Sekondi Landry for his efforts to save the Scott Candler Library in Dekalb County and invited him to be recognized by the House of Representatives.
Pursuant to HR 645, the House commended Mr. Richard Frank Leitgeb and invited him to be recognized by the House of Representatives.
Pursuant to HR 721, the House commended the South Dodge Elementary School washboard band and invited them to be recognized by the House of Representatives.
The Speaker Pro Tem assumed the Chair.
The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Gardner of the 57th, Mayo of the 91st, Kaiser of the 59th, Lane of the 167th, Benfield of the 85th, Dempsey of the 13th, and Williams of the 165th.
By order of the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the Senate was withdrawn from the General Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Motor Vehicles:
SB 138. By Senators Tippins of the 37th, Williams of the 19th, Staton of the 18th, Loudermilk of the 52nd, Rogers of the 21st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-2-33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the issuance of license plates, payment and disposition of fees, compensation of tag agents, and required identification, so as to require a sworn statement by an applicant for a tag renewal; to amend Code Section 40-5-20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to driver's license requirements, surrender of prior

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licenses, and prohibition of local licenses, so as to modify the defense for a violation of this Code section; to amend Code Section 40-5-121 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to driving while a license is suspended or revoked, so as to modify the penalties for a violation of driving without a license or driving with a suspended or revoked driver's license; 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 252. By Senators Shafer of the 48th, Goggans of the 7th, McKoon of the 29th and Hill of the 32nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the authorization and general requirements for the transaction of insurance, so as to provide that the Commissioner shall determine if an insurer meets the definition of a reinsurer; to provide for the definition of a reinsurer; to provide for designation on the certificate of authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purpose.

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

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

E Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden E Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce
Bryant Y Buckner

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier E Fullerton

Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson
Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson
Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jordan

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan
Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas

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Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Y Kaiser Y Kendrick
Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long
Lucas Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders Y Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch E Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson E Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 164, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 96. By Senators Golden of the 8th, Millar of the 40th and Bethel of the 54th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 47-17-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund, so as to change the definition of a certain term; to provide that certain employees of the Department of Natural Resources shall be eligible for membership in such fund; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

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 the definition of a certain term; to clarify certain provisions relating to membership by certain employees of the Department of Natural Resources; to provide for cessation of membership for persons who change employment duties; 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 in Code Section 47-17-1, relating to definitions, by revising paragraph (5) as follows:
"(5) 'Peace officer' means:

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(A) Any peace an agent, operative, or officer who is employed by this state or any municipality, county, or other political subdivision thereof and who is required by the terms of such peace officer's his or her employment, whether by election or appointment, to give such peace officer's devote his or her full time, at least 32 compensated hours per week, to the preservation of public order, the protection of life and property, the enforcement of criminal statutes, ordinances, and regulations, or the detection of crime in this state or any municipality, county, or other political subdivision thereof and who; is required by the terms of such peace agent's, operative's, or officer's employment to comply with the requirements of the 'Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Act' contained in Chapter 8 of Title 35, provided that, for the purposes of this chapter, any; and has general arrest powers as designated by his or her position; provided, however, that such term shall include only the following persons and positions and shall not apply to any other employee of the state or authority of the state or any political subdivision of the state or authority of a political subdivision: (A) Any deputy sheriff employed as such by a sheriff of this state; provided, however, that any such person shall be deemed to be employed by the county in which such sheriff serves; (B) Any warden or correction officer of a state or county correctional institutions institution and any warden or correction officer of a municipal correctional institutions institution of a municipality having a population of 70,000 or more according to the United States decennial census of 1970 or any future such census who is required by the terms of his or her employment as such warden or correction officer to give his or her full time to his or her job as such warden or correction officer; and any warden or correction officer of a municipal correctional institution who on or before October 1, 1962, pays dues for prior service shall be deemed to have been a member for such periods and shall be entitled to all the rights and benefits to which other members during such periods are entitled, provided that any such warden or correction officer as provided in this subparagraph is required by the terms of his or her employment to comply with the requirements of the 'Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Act' contained in Chapter 8 of Title 35; (C) All employees of the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund who are required by the terms of their employment to devote their full time to such job; and any such full-time employee who on or before October 1, 1962, paid dues for prior service shall be deemed to have been a member for such periods and shall be entitled to all the rights and benefits to which other members are entitled; (D) Any state parole officers who are required by the terms of their employment to devote full time to their job; (E) Any law enforcement employee of the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax Unit of the Department of Revenue who is required by the terms of his or her employment to devote his or her full time to his or her job as a law enforcer the preservation of public order, the protection of life and property, the enforcement of criminal statutes, ordinances, and regulations, or the detection of crime in this state or any

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municipality, county, or other political subdivision of this state, and any supervisor of such employees who, himself or herself, is assigned to the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax Unit and who is required by the terms of his or her employment to have arrest powers and to enforce the alcohol and tobacco tax laws; (F) Any person employed by the Department of Transportation who is designated by the commissioner of transportation as an enforcement officer pursuant to Code Section 32-6-29, provided that such enforcement officers shall be entitled to creditable service toward retirement only for membership service rendered after April 5, 1978, and only for membership service which is rendered in such capacity prior to July 1, 2001; (G) Any full-time identification technician or identification supervisor employed by this state, or any subdivision or municipality thereof, whose duties include the investigation and detection of crime or whose duties are supervisory over those identification technicians whose duties include the investigation and detection of crime in this state, and who has been considered a member of the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund, and paid dues thereto, at any time on or before July 1, 1981; and such identification technicians and identification supervisors shall be deemed to have been members for such prior period of service that dues were paid and shall be entitled to all rights and benefits to which other members are entitled; (H) Reserved; (I) Persons in the categories listed below who are required to perform not fewer than 32 compensated hours per week and who are required, as a condition necessary to carry out their duties, to be certified as peace officers pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 8 of Title 35, known as the 'Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Act':
(i) Persons employed by the Department of Juvenile Justice who have been designated by the commissioner of juvenile justice to investigate and apprehend delinquent and unruly children who have escaped from an institution or facility or have broken their conditions of supervision; any employee of the Department of Juvenile Justice whose full-time duties include the preservation of public order, the protection of life and property, the detection of crime, or the supervision of delinquent and unruly children in its institutions, facilities, or programs, or who is a line supervisor of any such employee, provided that the powers of a peace officer have been conferred upon such person pursuant to Chapter 4A of Title 49; (ii) Narcotics agents retained by the director of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation pursuant to the provisions of Code Section 35-3-9; (iii) Investigators employed by the Secretary of State as securities investigators pursuant to the provisions of Code Section 10-5-10 10-5-71; (iv) Investigators employed by the Secretary of State as investigators for the professional licensing boards pursuant to the provisions of Code Section 43-1-5; (v) Persons employed by the Department of Driver Services to whom the commissioner of driver services has delegated law enforcement powers; provided,

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however, that no such person shall be entitled to obtain any prior creditable service other than actual membership service; and (vi) Persons employed by the Georgia Composite Medical Board as investigators pursuant to subsection (e) of Code Section 43-34-24.1 43-34-6; (I) Any person employed by the Department of Natural Resources who is required by the terms of his or her employment to devote his or her full time to the preservation of public order, the protection of life and property, the enforcement of criminal statutes, ordinances, and regulations, or the detection of crime in this state or any municipality, county, or other political subdivision of this state and who is required to comply with the requirements of the 'Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Act' contained in Chapter 8 of Title 35; and (J) Any person who was a member of the fund pursuant to the definitions contained in subparagraphs (A) through (I) of this paragraph and who is subsequently promoted to a position of similar duties but broader supervisory duties, if such person's new position requires him or her to comply with the standards contained in Chapter 8 of Title 35, the 'Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Act,' and such person retains his or her powers of arrest; and (K) Any employee of the Department of Corrections whose full-time duties include the preservation of public order, the protection of life and property, the detection of crime, or the supervision of inmates and detainees or who is a line supervisor of any such employee, provided that all such persons are required to comply with the requirements of Chapter 8 of Title 35, the 'Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Act,' in order to hold their positions and in addition have been conferred with the powers of a police officer pursuant to Code Section 42-5-35 Any employee of the Department of Corrections who is required by the terms of his or her employment to comply with the requirements of Chapter 8 of Title 35, the 'Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Act': (i) Who is assigned to a state correctional facility and whose full-time duties are substantially devoted to the supervision of inmates while assigned as a uniformed correction officer; (ii) Who is a line supervisor of uniformed officers described in division (i) of this subparagraph; or (iii) Who is a full-time probation officer."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"47-17-45. If at any time a member of the fund ceases to be employed as a peace officer, his or her membership in the fund shall cease immediately. Any member of the fund whose job duties or employment position changes so as to render him or her ineligible for membership shall immediately notify the board of trustees and shall cease paying membership dues. The unknowing or erroneous acceptance of membership dues shall not confer a right to membership or to benefits under the fund."

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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:

E Abdul-Salaam Abrams
Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden E Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Franklin Y Frazier E Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson
Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick
Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long
Lucas Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders Y Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch E Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson E Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 167, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

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SB 251. By Senators Shafer of the 48th, Goggans of the 7th, McKoon of the 29th and Hill of the 32nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, so as to provide for the transition from an annual renewal to a biennial renewal of licenses of agents, agencies, subagents, counselors, and adjusters; to provide for adjustment of licensing fees as necessary to accommodate biennial licensing; to provide for promulgation of rules and regulations by the Commissioner; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Shaw of the 176th offers the following amendment:

Amend SB 251 (LC 37 1199) by inserting after "Commissioner;" on line 5 "to provide for an effective date;"

By adding after line 220 the following:

This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or its becoming law without such approval.

SECTION 6.

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

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

E Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden E Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J

Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton

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Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer
Cooper Y Crawford

Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Franklin Y Frazier E Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson
Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long
Lucas Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders Y Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch E Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson E Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 168, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.

SB 193. By Senator Grant of the 25th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 14 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to procedure for persons under sentence of state court of record, so as to update administrative provisions relating to the reimbursement to counties for habeas corpus costs; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Article 2 of Chapter 14 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to procedure for persons under sentence of state court of record, so as to update administrative provisions relating to the reimbursement to counties for habeas corpus costs; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Article 2 of Chapter 14 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to procedure for persons under sentence of state court of record, is amended by revising Code Section 9-14-53, relating to reimbursement to counties for habeas corpus costs, as follows:
"9-14-53. Each county of this state shall be reimbursed from state funds for court costs both at the trial level and in any appellate court for each writ of habeas corpus sought in the superior court of the county by indigent petitioners when the granting of the writ is denied or when the court costs are cast upon the respondent, but such reimbursement shall not exceed $10,000.00 per annum total for each county. By not later than September 1 of each calendar year, the clerk of the superior court of each county shall send a certified list to the commissioner of administrative services The Council of Superior Court Judges of Georgia of each writ of habeas corpus sought in the superior court of the county during the 12 month period immediately preceding July 1 of that calendar year by indigent petitioners for which the granting of the writ was denied or for which the court costs were cast upon the respondent; and such list shall include the court costs both at the trial level and in any appellate court for each such writ of habeas corpus. By not later than December 15 of each calendar year, the commissioner council shall pay to the county from funds appropriated or otherwise made available for the operation of the superior courts the reimbursement as set forth in the certified list, subject to the maximum reimbursement provided for in this Code section. The list sent to the commissioner council as provided in this paragraph Code section shall be certified as correct by the governing authority of the county and by the judge of the superior court of the county. The commissioner council is authorized to devise and make available to the counties such forms as may be reasonably necessary to carry out this paragraph Code section and to establish such procedures as may be reasonably necessary for such purposes. This Code section shall not be construed to amend or repeal the provisions of Code Section 15-6-28 or any other provision of law for funds for any judicial circuit."
SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such 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.

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

E Abdul-Salaam Abrams
Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden E Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas
Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Franklin Y Frazier E Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Y Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson
Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long
Lucas Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Martin Y Maxwell

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders Y Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon
Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch E Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson E Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 166, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

The Speaker assumed the Chair.

Representative Jacobs of the 80th moved that the following Bill of the Senate be withdrawn from the General Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Judiciary:

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SB 172. By Senators Shafer of the 48th, Unterman of the 45th, Albers of the 56th, Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Thompson of the 5th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 19 of the O.C.G.A., relating to adoption, so as to require a home study by an evaluator prior to the placement of a child into the home of adoptive parents by a third party who is neither a stepparent nor a relative and for such study to recommend placement; to provide for definitions; to change certain provisions relating to surrender or termination of parental or guardian's rights where a child is to be adopted by a third party; to change provisions relating to the filing and contents of a petition for adoption; to change provisions relating to the timing of an adoption hearing, the required records, and filing; to change the contents of the form used for surrender of rights for adoption; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The motion prevailed.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Ewing, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bill of the House:
HB 78. By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, Jones of the 46th, O`Neal of the 146th, England of the 108th, Collins of the 27th and others:
A BILL to make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal year beginning July 1, 2011 and ending June 30, 2012.
The Speaker announced the House in recess until 1:30 o'clock, this afternoon.

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The Speaker Pro Tem called the House to order.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and referred to the Committee on Rules:
HR 740. By Representative Benfield of the 85th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Sekondi Landry for his efforts to save the Scott Candler Library in Dekalb County and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 741. By Representatives Rice of the 51st and Marin of the 96th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating the Norcross High School girls basketball team for winning their second consecutive Class AAAAA State Championship and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 742. By Representatives Rice of the 51st and Marin of the 96th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating the Norcross High School boys basketball team on winning the 2011 Class AAAAA State Championship; and for other purposes.
HR 743. By Representatives Dobbs of the 53rd, Taylor of the 55th, Ashe of the 56th, Wilkinson of the 52nd, Riley of the 50th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Mini America Park, an educational and environmental green initiative in Georgia; and for other purposes.
HR 744. By Representative Neal of the 1st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Cameron Vaughn; and for other purposes.

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HR 745. By Representatives Neal of the 1st, Weldon of the 3rd and Dickson of the 6th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Patrick Sharrock and the Sharrock family; and for other purposes.
HR 746. By Representative Neal of the 1st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Casey Vaughn; and for other purposes.
HR 747. By Representative Beasley-Teague of the 65th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Ms. Geraldine A. Ferraro; and for other purposes.
HR 748. By Representative Hatfield of the 177th:
A RESOLUTION commending Susan Lott Clark; and for other purposes.
HR 749. By Representatives Smith of the 122nd, Howard of the 121st, Thomas of the 100th, McKillip of the 115th, Epps of the 140th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the outstanding accomplishments of Robert Martin Screen, Ph.D.; and for other purposes.
HR 750. By Representatives Harden of the 147th and James of the 135th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Slosheye Trail BIG PIG JIG; and for other purposes.
HR 751. By Representative Smith of the 168th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Ofelia Sierra Clemmons; and for other purposes.
HR 752. By Representatives Purcell of the 159th and Burns of the 157th:
A RESOLUTION commending Christina Hillman, Effingham High School's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.

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HR 753. By Representatives Purcell of the 159th and Burns of the 157th:
A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Kim Larson, Effingham High School's 2011 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.
HR 754. By Representatives Scott of the 76th, Baker of the 78th, Jackson of the 142nd, Williams of the 89th, Tinubu of the 60th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Clayton State University women's basketball team on winning the NCAA Division II National Championship; and for other purposes.
HR 755. By Representatives Carter of the 175th, Harden of the 147th, Coleman of the 97th, Dickson of the 6th, Ashe of the 56th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. E.R. "Skip" McDannald; and for other purposes.
HR 756. By Representatives Rogers of the 26th, Collins of the 27th, Mills of the 25th and Benton of the 31st:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Tim Fetzer; and for other purposes.
Representative Sims of the 169th District, Chairman of the Committee on IntraGovernmental Coordination, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Intra-Governmental Coordination 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 610 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Sims of the 169th
Chairman
The following Resolution of the House, referred to the House Rules Subcommittee on Invites, was reported by the Committee on Rules with the following recommendation:
HR 740 Do Pass

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The following Resolution of the House, favorably reported by the Committee on Rules, was read and adopted:

HR 740. By Representative Benfield of the 85th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing Sekondi Landry for his efforts to save the Scott Candler Library in Dekalb County and inviting him to be recognized by 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 Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

SB 214. By Senators Hill of the 32nd and Rogers of the 21st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to inmate policies, so as to provide definitions; to provide that it is illegal to provide or attempt to provide an inmate with a wireless handset; to provide that it is illegal for an inmate to possess, obtain, or attempt to obtain a wireless handset; to provide penalties; to provide for related matters; 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:

E Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden
Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway
Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon
Dukes Y Dutton
Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd
Fludd Y Franklin Y Frazier

Y Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson E Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson
Jones, J E Jones, S

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan
Morris Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B
Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer
Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D
Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley

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Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas
Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman
Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

E Fullerton Y Gardner
Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton
Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell E Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight
Lane Y Lindsey Y Long
Lucas Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J
Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders Y Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson
Welch E Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson E Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 151, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Representative Geisinger of the 48th 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 88.

By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Staton of the 18th, Grant of the 25th, Brown of the 26th, Murphy of the 27th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to equipment and inspection of motor vehicles, so as to increase age requirements for use of child restraint systems; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; 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:

E Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams N Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe N Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles
Bearden

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner N Dudgeon Y Dukes

Y Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson N Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt N Horne Y Houston N Howard Y Huckaby

Y Mayo N McBrayer
McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows N Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy

N Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre

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Y Beasley-Teague Bell
Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black N Braddock N Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce N Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns N Byrd Y Carter N Casas
Channell Y Cheokas N Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman
Collins N Cooke N Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

N Dutton Ehrhart
Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd
Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier E Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene N Hamilton
Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B
Harden, M N Harrell E Hatchett N Hatfield Y Heard

Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson E Jacobs Y James N Jasperse N Jerguson Y Johnson
Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight N Lane Y Lindsey Y Long
Lucas Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y N Nimmer N Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers N Rynders Y Scott, M Y Scott, S

N Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T N Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu N Walker Y Watson Y Welch E Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson E Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R N Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 128, nays 32.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Representative Lucas of the 139th 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, having been postponed from yesterday, was taken up for consideration and read the third time:

SB 17. By Senators Golden of the 8th, Goggans of the 7th and Shafer of the 48th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general insurance provisions, so as to establish the Special Advisory Commission on Mandated Health Insurance Benefits; to provide for its membership, terms, meetings, and duties; to provide for review of proposed legislation containing a mandated health insurance benefit or provider; to provide for review of existing mandated health insurance benefits or providers; to provide for staff assistance; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

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Representative Cooper of the 41st offers the following amendment:

Amend SB 17 (LC 37 1148S(SCS)) by striking "16" on line 17 and inserting in lieu thereof "20".

By striking "Twelve" on line 17 and inserting in lieu thereof "Sixteen".

By inserting after "dentist," on line 18 the following:

one obstetrician, one pediatrician,

By striking "one representative" on lines 20 and 21 and inserting in their respective places "two representatives".

An amendment by Representative Jerguson of the 22nd was ruled out of order.

An amendment by Representative Cooper of the 41st was ruled out of order.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Smith of the 131st moves to amend SB 17 as follows:

Delete lines 60, 61, +62

Reletter paragraphs accordingly.

An amendment by Representative Smith of the 131st was withdrawn.

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:

E Abdul-Salaam N Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson N Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin N Baker Y Battles
Bearden N Beasley-Teague

Y Davis N Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey N Dickerson N Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar N Drenner N Dudgeon N Dukes Y Dutton

N Heckstall Y Hembree N Henson Y Hill N Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt N Horne Y Houston N Howard Y Huckaby N Hudson

N Mayo N McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip
Meadows Y Mills N Mitchell N Morgan Y Morris N Mosby N Murphy Y Neal, J

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C N Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R N Smith, T N Smyre N Spencer

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N Bell N Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway N Brooks N Bruce N Bryant N Buckner Y Burns N Byrd Y Carter Y Casas
Channell Y Cheokas N Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman
Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper
Crawford

Y Ehrhart England
N Epps, C Y Epps, J N Evans N Floyd
Fludd N Franklin N Frazier E Fullerton N Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick N Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell E Hatchett N Hatfield N Heard

N Hugley N Jackson Y Jacobs N James N Jasperse Y Jerguson N Johnson
Jones, J E Jones, S N Jordan N Kaiser N Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight
Lane Y Lindsey N Long Y Lucas
Maddox, B Y Maddox, G N Manning N Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

N Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix N Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey N Randall N Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders Y Scott, M N Scott, S

N Stephens, M Y Stephens, R N Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley N Thomas N Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch E Weldon N Wilkerson Y Wilkinson E Willard N Williams, A N Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 96, nays 67.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.

Representative Crawford of the 16th 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.

Representative Lucas of the 139th stated that he inadvertently voted "aye" on the preceding roll call. He wished to be recorded as voting "nay" thereon.

The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE SUPPLEMENTAL RULES CALENDAR WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 36th Legislative Day as enumerated below:

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Open Rule

None

Modified Open Rule

SB 86 SB 134

Community Affairs Dept.; repeal definition of "qualified local government"; comprehensive planning by local governments shall be optional (Substitute)(GAff-Powell-29th) Ginn-47th Guardianship, Workers Compensation, Trusts; make technical corrections, correct terminology and update cross-references reflecting the enactment (Judy-Willard-49th) Hamrick-30th

Modified Structured Rule

SB 30 SB 36
SB 108

Municipal Courts; require municipal court judges to be attorneys; exceptions (Substitute)(Judy-Willard-49th) Hamrick-30th Controlled Substances; provide establishment of program to monitor prescribing/dispensing; Electronic Database Review Advisory Committee (Substitute)(JudyNC-Weldon-3rd) Carter-1st Public Utilities; universal service fund; provisions; provide for creation/maintenance from the proceeds of the sale/lease of certain facilities (Substitute)(EU&T-Geisinger-48th) Shafer-48th

Structured Rule

None

Bills and Resolutions on this calendar may be called in any order the Speaker desires.

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Meadows of the 5th
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 86.

By Senators Ginn of the 47th, Miller of the 49th, Williams of the 19th, Rogers of the 21st, Murphy of the 27th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Community Affairs, so as to repeal the definition of a "qualified local government"; to provide that comprehensive planning by local governments shall be optional; to eliminate reviews of developments of regional impact; to provide that the department shall provide assistance in planning to local governments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, so as to revise definitions; to provide for the development of basic local plans; to provide for procedures and status regarding such plans; to modify the manner of review of developments of regional impact; to provide for related matters; to provide definitions; to establish the Georgia Certified Retirement Community Program; to provide for purposes for such program; to provide for evaluation criteria; to provide for certification; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, is amended by revising paragraph (18) of subsection (a) of Code Section 50-8-2, relating to definitions, as follows:
"(18) 'Qualified local government' means a county or municipality which: (A) Has a comprehensive plan in conformity with the minimum standards and procedures; (B) Has made its local plan implementation mechanisms consistent with those established in its comprehensive plan and with the minimum standards and procedures; and (C) Has not failed to participate in the department's mediation or other means of resolving conflicts in a manner which, in the judgment of the department, reflects a good faith effort to resolve any conflict has adopted a basic local plan."
SECTION 2. Said title is further amended by inserting "and" at the end of paragraph (2) of subsection (d) of Code Section 50-8-7.1, relating to general powers and duties of the department, and revising paragraphs (3), (4), and (5) as follows:

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"(3) The department may establish rules and procedures which require that local governments submit for review public comment any proposed action which would, based upon guidelines which the department may establish, affect regionally important resources or further any development of regional impact. Any such proposed action by a local government, (other than a regional commission,) shall be submitted for review to the local government's regional commission. Any such proposed action by a regional commission shall be submitted for review to the department. Review shall be in accordance with rules and procedures established by the department. The review shall result in a public finding by the regional commission or the department, as the case may be, that the action will be in the best interest of the region and state or that it will not be in the best interest of the region and state; of which the local government is a member. The regional commission shall notify the affected jurisdictions and encourage them to provide comments to the local government proposing to take action which would affect regionally important resources. (4) Any conflict which remains after review pursuant to the procedures established under paragraph (3) of this subsection shall be submitted to mediation or such other form of resolving conflicts as the commissioner may deem necessary; and (5) The department may decline to certify a local government as a qualified local government or may take or recommend action which would reduce state or other funding for a regional commission if such local government or regional commission, as the case may be, is a party to a conflict but fails to participate in the department's mediation or other means of resolving conflicts in a manner which, in the judgment of the department and a majority of the Board of Community Affairs, reflects a good faith effort to resolve the conflict."
SECTION 3. Said title is further amended by revising paragraph (22) of Code Section 50-8-31, relating to definitions regarding regional commissions, as follows:
"(22) 'Qualified local government' means a county or municipality which: (A) Has a comprehensive plan in conformity with the minimum standards and procedures; (B) Has made its local plan implementation mechanisms consistent with those established in its comprehensive plan and with the minimum standards and procedures; and (C) Has not failed to participate in the department's mediation or other means of resolving conflicts in a manner which, in the judgment of the department, reflects a good faith effort to resolve any conflict shall have the same meaning as provided in paragraph (18) of subsection (a) of Code Section 50-8-2."
SECTION 4. Said title is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"50-8-35.1.

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(a) A basic local plan shall, upon request by a county or municipality, be developed by the regional commission of which the county or municipality is a member, utilizing existing resources of the regional commission. (b) A county or municipality shall retain qualified local government status during basic local plan development by the regional commission and adoption by the local government. (c) Any county or municipality with an approved comprehensive plan shall be presumed to have met the standards for having adopted the basic local plan necessary to retain qualified local government status until the local government's next plan recertification deadline as prescribed by the department."
SECTION 5. Said title is further amended by adding a new article to read as follows:
"ARTICLE 10
50-8-240. (a) As used in this article, the term:
(1) 'Department' means the Department of Community Affairs. (2) 'Program' means the Georgia Certified Retirement Community Program. (b) There is established the Georgia Certified Retirement Community Program. The department may coordinate the development and planning of the program with other state and local groups interested in participating in and promoting the program. The department shall adopt rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this article. (c) The purpose of the program is to encourage retirees and those planning to retire to make their homes in Georgia. In order to further this purpose, the department may engage in the following activities: (1) Portray the state as a retirement destination to retirees and those persons and families who are planning retirement both in and outside of Georgia; (2) Advise Georgia communities in their efforts to market themselves as retirement locations and to develop communities that retirees would find attractive for a retirement lifestyle; (3) Advise in the development of retirement communities and continuing care retirement communities as such term is defined in Code Section 31-6-2 in order to promote economic development and a potential workforce to enrich Georgia communities; and (4) Provide for an application fee not to exceed $2,000.00 or 5 times the population of the county as shown in the most recent decennial census, whichever is greater. (d) The department may identify factors that are of interest to retirees or potential retirees in order to inform them of the benefits of living in the state. Such factors may be used to develop a scoring system to determine whether an applicant will qualify as a Georgia certified retirement community and may include the following: (1) Georgia's state and local tax structure;

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(2) Housing opportunities and cost; (3) Climate; (4) Personal safety; (5) Working opportunities; (6) Health care and continuing care services; (7) Transportation; (8) Continuing education; (9) Leisure living; (10) Recreation; (11) The performing arts; (12) Festivals and events; (13) Sports; and (14) Other services and facilities necessary to enable persons to age in the community with a minimum of restrictions. (e) The department is authorized to establish criteria for qualifying as a Georgia certified retirement community. To be eligible to obtain certification as a Georgia certified retirement community, the community shall meet each of the following requirements: (1) Take steps to gain the support of churches, clubs, businesses, media, and other entities whose participation will increase the program's success in attracting retirees or potential retirees; (2) Establish a retiree attraction committee. The retiree attraction committee shall fulfill or create subcommittees to fulfill each of the following:
(A) Conduct a retiree desirability assessment analyzing the community with respect to each of the factors identified by the department and submit a report of the analysis to the department; (B) Send a representative of the retirement attraction committee to attend state training meetings conducted by the department during the certification process; (C) Raise funds necessary to run the program, organize special events, and promote and coordinate the program with local entities; (D) Establish a community image, evaluate target markets, and develop a marketing and public relations plan designed to accomplish the purpose of the program; and (E) Develop a system that identifies and makes contact with existing and prospective retirees, that provides tour guides when prospects visit the community, and that responds to inquiries, logs contacts made, invites prospects to special community events, and maintains continual contact with prospects until the prospect makes a retirement location decision; (3) Remit an application fee to the department as provided in paragraph (4) of subsection (b) of this Code section; (4) Submit the completed marketing and public relations plan designed to accomplish the purpose of the program to the department; and

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(5) Submit a long-term plan outlining the steps the community will undertake to maintain or improve its desirability as a destination for retirees, including corrections to any services or facilities identified in the retiree desirability assessment."

SECTION 6. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or its becoming law without such approval.

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:

E Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns N Byrd Y Carter Y Casas
Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman
Collins Y Cooke N Coomer

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner N Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier E Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett

Y Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt N Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby N Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson
Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long Y Lucas
Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders

Y Setzler Shaw
Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre N Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson
Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T
Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch E Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson E Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson

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Cooper Y Crawford

Y Hatfield Y Heard

Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Yates Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 159, nays 7.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

House of Representatives 401 Paul D. Coverdell Legislative Office Building
Atlanta, Georgia 30334

March 30, ad 2011

Dear Mr. Clerk,

Article III, Section V, Paragraph III, of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, provides in part that "No bill shall pass which refers to more than one subject matter." Further, Article I, Section II, Paragraph V, provides that "Legislative acts in violation of this Constitution or the Constitution of the United States are void, and the judiciary shall so declare them." This version of SB 86 unconstitutionally refers to more than one subject matter. As such, I was unable to vote in favor of it.

Respectfully,

/s/ Bobby Franklin

The Speaker assumed the Chair.

The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:

HB 78. By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, Jones of the 46th, O`Neal of the 146th, England of the 108th, Collins of the 27th and others:

A BILL to make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal year beginning July 1, 2011 and ending June 30, 2012.

The following Senate substitute was read:

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SENATE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE TO H.B. 78 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2011 and ending June 30, 2012; 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, 2011, and ending June 30, 2012, as prescribed hereinafter for such fiscal year:

HB 78

Governor

House

SAC

Revenue Sources Available for Appropriation

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$18,162,513,870 $18,252,362,852 $18,252,362,852

State General Funds

$15,935,888,770 $15,935,888,770 $15,935,888,770

State Motor Fuel Funds

$898,356,882 $907,237,295 $907,237,295

Lottery Proceeds

$832,402,256 $913,370,825 $913,370,825

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$138,472,267 $138,472,267 $138,472,267

Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund

$1,933,708

$1,933,708

$1,933,708

Nursing Home Provider Fees

$131,321,939 $131,321,939 $131,321,939

Hospital Provider Fee

$224,138,048 $224,138,048 $224,138,048

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$10,899,705,090 $10,784,437,362 $10,774,693,699

ARRA-Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability, Research CFDA81.122

$241,475

ARRA-Promote Health Info Tech CFDA93.719

$2,500,000

ARRA-Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies

$69,101,154 $69,101,154 $69,101,154

CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596

$94,324,807 $94,324,807 $94,324,807

Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575

$137,772,708 $137,772,708 $137,772,708

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Community Mental Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.958

$13,383,988

Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569

$17,312,159

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$3,445,496,625

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 $1,143,659,442

Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$73,587,353

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568

$24,651,737

Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994

$21,823,532

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$5,121,923,401

Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959 $51,433,454

Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991

$3,112,268

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$92,772,248

FFIND Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767

$203,067,718

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$368,024,957

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 $342,224,957

TANF Transfers to Social Services Block Grant per 42 USC 604 $25,800,000

FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558

TANF Unobligated Balance per 42 USC 604

$18,257,539

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$4,889,828,811

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$7,224,255

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$7,224,255

Reserved Fund Balances

$6,723,413

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$6,723,413

Interest and Investment Income

$3,884,336

Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized

$3,884,336

Intergovernmental Transfers

$2,225,791,924

Hospital Authorities

$214,057,828

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$2,011,734,096

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$210,974,903

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$210,974,903

Royalties and Rents

$1,632,342

Royalties and Rents Not Itemized

$1,632,342

Sales and Services

$2,420,502,334

$13,383,988 $17,312,159 $3,457,919,569 $1,143,659,442 $73,349,999 $24,651,737 $21,823,532 $4,998,145,733 $51,433,454 $3,112,268 $92,772,248
$199,392,068 $368,024,957 $342,224,957
$25,800,000
$18,257,539 $4,900,218,706
$7,224,255 $7,224,255 $17,023,413 $17,023,413 $3,884,336 $3,884,336 $2,225,881,924 $214,057,828 $2,011,824,096 $210,974,903 $210,974,903 $1,632,342 $1,632,342 $2,420,502,229

$13,383,988 $17,312,159 $3,459,346,859 $1,143,659,442 $73,587,353 $24,651,737 $21,823,532 $4,947,710,654 $51,433,454 $3,112,268 $54,870,519 $37,901,729 $194,590,933 $368,024,957 $342,224,957 $25,800,000 $41,086,432 $18,257,539 $4,901,109,949 $7,224,255 $7,224,255 $19,837,361 $19,837,361 $3,424,336 $3,424,336 $2,225,881,924 $214,057,828 $2,011,824,096 $207,376,995 $207,376,995 $1,632,342 $1,632,342 $2,422,677,432

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Fees Retained for License Plate Production Record Center Storage Fees Sales and Services Not Itemized Specialty License Plate Revenues Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Accounting System Assessments Administrative Hearing Payments per OCGA50-13-44 Agency to Agency Contracts Health Insurance Payments Income from DECAL for Supplemental Childcare Services Central State Hospital Food and Utility Sales Indemnification Funds Legal Services - Client Reimbursable per OCGA45-15-4 Legal Services - Dept. of Administrative Services Cases Liability Funds Loss Control Funds Mail and Courier Services Merit System Assessments Merit System Training and Compensation Fees Motor Vehicle Rental Payments Optional Medicaid Services Payments Property Insurance Funds Rental Payments for GBA Facilities Retirement Payments Administrative Fees from the Self Insurance Trust Fund Unemployment Compensation Funds Workers Compensation Funds Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized Federal Funds Transfers

$3,926,892 $435,771
$2,415,123,543 $1,016,128 $13,095,304 $13,095,304
$3,550,725,427 $3,538,982,382
$12,192,899 $1,300,805 $7,344,345 $2,998,974,368 $2,500,000 $5,900,000
$716,378 $34,899,082 $1,417,992 $28,427,991
$443,253 $1,330,388 $8,092,709
$333,430 $203,686 $280,857,262 $23,019,185 $842,012 $45,017,453 $2,621,163 $15,666,404 $66,324,394 $1,611,520 $1,611,520 $7,281,525

$3,926,892 $435,771
$2,415,123,438 $1,016,128 $13,095,304 $13,095,304
$3,674,271,564 $3,662,528,519
$12,192,899 $1,300,805 $7,344,345 $3,122,520,505 $2,500,000 $5,900,000
$716,378 $34,899,082 $1,417,992 $28,427,991
$443,253 $1,330,388 $8,092,709
$333,430 $203,686 $280,857,262 $23,019,185 $842,012 $45,017,453 $2,621,163 $15,666,404 $66,324,394 $1,611,520 $1,611,520 $7,281,525

$3,926,892 $435,771
$2,417,298,641 $1,016,128 $13,055,304 $13,055,304
$3,689,661,125 $3,677,918,080
$12,192,899 $1,300,805 $7,344,345 $3,138,444,175 $2,500,000 $5,900,000
$716,378 $34,899,082 $1,417,992 $28,427,991
$443,253 $1,330,388 $7,558,600
$333,430 $203,686 $280,857,262 $23,019,185 $842,012 $45,017,453 $2,621,163 $15,666,404 $66,324,394 $1,611,520 $1,611,520 $7,281,525

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FF Child Support Enforcement Title IV-D CFDA93.563

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

FF Community Based Child Abuse Prevention CFDA93.590

$21,750

$21,750

$21,750

FF Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$1,531,150

$1,531,150

$1,531,150

FF Grant to Local Educational Agencies CFDA84.010

$48,098

$48,098

$48,098

FF National School Lunch Program CFDA10.555

$3,619,969

$3,619,969

$3,619,969

FF Water Quality Management Planning CFDA66.454

$258,431

$258,431

$258,431

Federal Funds Indirect

$2,850,000

$2,850,000

$2,850,000

FFID Child Care and Development Block Grant CFDA93.575

$2,850,000

$2,850,000

$2,850,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$33,952,047,771 $33,937,018,920 $33,928,166,500

Changes in Fund Availability

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$273,153,609 $363,002,591 $363,002,591

State General Funds

$537,222,400 $537,222,400 $537,222,400

State Motor Fuel Funds

$37,667,882 $46,548,295 $46,548,295

Lottery Proceeds

($295,250,005) ($214,281,436) ($214,281,436)

Tobacco Settlement Funds

($1,590,167) ($1,590,167) ($1,590,167)

Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund

($27,140)

($27,140)

($27,140)

Hospital Provider Fee

($4,869,361) ($4,869,361) ($4,869,361)

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

($1,975,203,112) ($2,090,470,840) ($2,139,700,945)

ARRA-Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability, Research CFDA81.122($241,475) ($241,475)

ARRA-Promote Health Info Tech CFDA93.719

($913,649)

($913,649) $1,586,351

ARRA-Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies

($281,205,121) ($281,205,121) ($281,205,121)

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$31,428,417 $43,851,361 $45,278,651

Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

($7,351,722) ($7,589,076) ($7,351,722)

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

($101,662,424) ($225,440,092) ($275,875,171)

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$40,272,975 $40,272,975

$2,371,246

FFIND Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$37,901,729

State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767

($29,674,507) ($33,350,157) ($38,151,292)

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$28,493,282 $28,493,282 ($10,993,160)

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 $28,493,282 $28,493,282 ($10,993,160)

FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558

$41,086,432

TANF Unobligated Balance per 42 USC 604

($6,943,545) ($6,943,545) ($6,943,545)

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

($52,874,778) ($42,484,883) ($41,593,640)

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Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized
Interest and Investment Income Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized
Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Administrative Hearing Payments per OCGA50-13-44 Agency to Agency Contracts Health Insurance Payments Legal Services - Client Reimbursable per OCGA45-15-4 Merit System Assessments Rental Payments for GBA Facilities Retirement Payments Unemployment Compensation Funds Federal Funds Transfers FF National School Lunch Program CFDA10.555 Federal Funds Indirect
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($60,360,097) ($50,060,097) ($47,246,149)

$10,300,000 $13,113,948

($86,281)

($86,281)

($546,281)

($86,281)

($86,281)

($546,281)

$910,584

$1,000,584

$1,000,584

$910,584

$1,000,584

$1,000,584

$1,000,000

$1,000,000 ($2,597,908)

$1,000,000

$1,000,000 ($2,597,908)

$5,661,016

$5,660,911

$7,836,114

$5,661,016

$5,660,911

$7,836,114

($40,000)

($40,000)

$79,299,299 $202,845,436 $218,234,997

$151,586,731 $275,132,868 $290,522,429

$691,316

$691,316

$691,316

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

$149,853,306 $273,399,443 $289,323,113

$549,082

$549,082

$549,082

($736,937)

($736,937) ($1,271,046)

($114,967)

($114,967)

($114,967)

($205,069)

($205,069)

($205,069)

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

($875,862)

($875,862)

($875,862)

($96,550)

($96,550)

($96,550)

($71,411,570) ($71,411,570) ($71,411,570)

($1,675,624,982) ($1,567,107,696) ($1,600,056,997)

Reconciliation of Fund Availability to Fund Application

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

($39,486,442)

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

($39,486,442)

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 ($39,486,442)

($39,486,442) ($39,486,442) ($39,486,442)

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

Section 1: Georgia Senate
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$9,956,175 $9,956,175 $9,956,175

$9,956,175 $9,956,175 $9,956,175

$9,956,175 $9,956,175 $9,956,175

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
Lieutenant Governor's Office TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$9,956,175 $10,268,129 $9,956,175 $10,268,129 $9,956,175 $10,268,129

Continuation Budget

$1,195,129 $1,195,129 $1,195,129

$1,195,129 $1,195,129 $1,195,129

$10,233,547 $10,233,547 $10,233,547
$1,195,129 $1,195,129 $1,195,129

1.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$5,476

$5,476

1.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$33,071

$28,625

1.3 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($65,796)

($65,796)

1.4 Increase funds for a Special Session.

State General Funds

$19,540

$19,540

1.100 -Lieutenant Governor's Office TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Appropriation (HB 78)

$1,195,129

$1,187,420

$1,182,974

$1,195,129

$1,187,420

$1,182,974

$1,195,129

$1,187,420

$1,182,974

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Secretary of the Senate's Office
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Continuation Budget

$1,095,925 $1,095,925 $1,095,925

$1,095,925 $1,095,925 $1,095,925

$1,095,925 $1,095,925 $1,095,925

2.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$4,286

$4,286

2.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$25,888

$22,406

2.3 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($65,756)

($65,756)

2.4 Increase funds for a Special Session.

State General Funds

$20,160

$20,160

2.100 -Secretary of the Senate's Office TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Appropriation (HB 78)

$1,095,925

$1,080,503

$1,077,021

$1,095,925

$1,080,503

$1,077,021

$1,095,925

$1,080,503

$1,077,021

Senate
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Continuation Budget

$6,743,289 $6,743,289 $6,743,289

$6,743,289 $6,743,289 $6,743,289

$6,743,289 $6,743,289 $6,743,289

3.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$27,160

$27,160

3.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$164,703

$141,977

3.3 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($349,484)

($349,484)

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3.4 Increase funds for Special Session. State General Funds

$489,326

$489,326

3.100 -Senate TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Appropriation (HB 78)

$6,743,289

$7,074,994

$7,052,268

$6,743,289

$7,074,994

$7,052,268

$6,743,289

$7,074,994

$7,052,268

Senate Budget and Evaluation Office

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide budget development and evaluation expertise to the State Senate.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$921,832 $921,832 $921,832

$921,832 $921,832 $921,832

$921,832 $921,832 $921,832

4.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$4,837

$4,837

4.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$29,214

$25,286

4.3 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($30,671)

($30,671)

4.100 -Senate Budget and Evaluation Office

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide budget development and evaluation expertise to the State Senate.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$921,832

$925,212

$921,284

State General Funds

$921,832

$925,212

$921,284

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$921,832

$925,212

$921,284

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Section 2: Georgia House of Representatives
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$17,317,593 $17,317,593 $17,317,593

$17,317,593 $17,317,593 $17,317,593

$17,317,593 $17,317,593 $17,317,593

Section Total - Final
$17,317,593 $18,546,095 $17,317,593 $18,546,095 $17,317,593 $18,546,095

$18,483,830 $18,483,830 $18,483,830

House of Representatives
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Continuation Budget

$17,317,593 $17,317,593 $17,317,593

$17,317,593 $17,317,593 $17,317,593

$17,317,593 $17,317,593 $17,317,593

5.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$71,695

$71,695

5.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$437,050

$374,785

5.3 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($817,850)

($817,850)

5.4 Increase funds for a Special Session.

State General Funds

$1,537,607

$1,537,607

5.100 -House of Representatives TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Appropriation (HB 78)
$17,317,593 $18,546,095 $18,483,830 $17,317,593 $18,546,095 $18,483,830 $17,317,593 $18,546,095 $18,483,830

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Section 3: Georgia General Assembly Joint Offices
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$8,336,395 $8,336,395 $8,336,395

$8,336,395 $8,336,395 $8,336,395

$8,336,395 $8,336,395 $8,336,395

Section Total - Final
$8,336,395 $10,002,323 $8,336,395 $10,002,323 $8,336,395 $10,002,323

$9,970,692 $9,970,692 $9,970,692

Ancillary Activities

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide services for the legislative branch of government.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,022,951 $3,022,951 $3,022,951

$3,022,951 $3,022,951 $3,022,951

$3,022,951 $3,022,951 $3,022,951

6.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$6,968

$6,968

6.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$51,558

$36,428

6.3 Increase funds for a Special Session.

State General Funds

$1,853,304

$1,853,304

6.4 Transfer funds for the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission to the Department of Natural Resources.

State General Funds

($21,927)

($21,927)

6.100 -Ancillary Activities

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide services for the legislative branch of government.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,022,951

$4,912,854

$4,897,724

State General Funds

$3,022,951

$4,912,854

$4,897,724

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,022,951

$4,912,854

$4,897,724

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Legislative Fiscal Office

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to act as the bookkeeper-comptroller for the legislative branch of government and maintain an

account of legislative expenditures and commitments.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,458,647 $2,458,647 $2,458,647

$2,458,647 $2,458,647 $2,458,647

$2,458,647 $2,458,647 $2,458,647

7.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($133,824)

($133,824)

7.2 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($425)

($425)

7.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$6,784

$6,784

7.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$39,011

$35,462

7.5 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($127,850)

($127,850)

7.100 -Legislative Fiscal Office

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to act as the bookkeeper-comptroller for the legislative branch of government and maintain an

account of legislative expenditures and commitments.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,458,647

$2,242,343

$2,238,794

State General Funds

$2,458,647

$2,242,343

$2,238,794

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,458,647

$2,242,343

$2,238,794

Office of Legislative Counsel

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide bill-drafting services, advice and counsel for members of the General Assembly.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,854,797 $2,854,797 $2,854,797

$2,854,797 $2,854,797 $2,854,797

$2,854,797 $2,854,797 $2,854,797

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8.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$15,946

$15,946

8.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$96,310

$83,358

8.3 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($119,927)

($119,927)

8.100 -Office of Legislative Counsel

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide bill-drafting services, advice and counsel for members of the General Assembly.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,854,797

$2,847,126

$2,834,174

State General Funds

$2,854,797

$2,847,126

$2,834,174

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,854,797

$2,847,126

$2,834,174

Section 4: Audits and Accounts, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$29,934,016 $29,934,016
$602,170 $602,170 $30,536,186

$29,934,016 $29,934,016
$602,170 $602,170 $30,536,186

$29,934,016 $29,934,016
$602,170 $602,170 $30,536,186

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$28,148,055 $29,425,998

$28,148,055 $29,425,998

$1,030,190

$1,120,190

$1,030,190

$1,120,190

$29,178,245 $30,546,188

$29,302,327 $29,302,327 $1,120,190 $1,120,190 $30,422,517

Audit and Assurance Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide audit and assurance services for State Agencies, Authorities, Commissions, Bureaus,

and higher education systems to facilitate Auditor's reports for the State of Georgia Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the

State of Georgia Single Audit Report, and the State of Georgia Budgetary Compliance Report; to conduct audits of public school

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systems in Georgia; to perform special examinations and investigations; to conduct performance audits and evaluations at the request of the General Assembly; to conduct reviews of audits reports conducted by other independent auditors of local governments and nonprofit organizations contracting with the State; to audit Medicaid provider claims; and to provide state financial information online to promote transparency in government.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$26,307,561 $26,307,561
$602,170 $602,170 $602,170 $26,909,731

$26,307,561 $26,307,561
$602,170 $602,170 $602,170 $26,909,731

$26,307,561 $26,307,561
$602,170 $602,170 $602,170 $26,909,731

9.1 Reduce funds for operations and replace with other funds.

State General Funds Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($762,971) $428,020 ($334,951)

($762,971) $428,020 ($334,951)

($762,971) $428,020 ($334,951)

9.2 Reduce funds for contracts due to the transfer of responsibilities for the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit to the Department of Law.

State General Funds

($934,980)

($934,980)

($934,980)

9.3 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($8,788)

($8,788)

9.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$184,425

$184,425

9.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$832,902

$735,013

9.6 Increase funds to recognize other funds from the Department of Community Affairs for audits of Regional Commissions.

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$90,000

$90,000

9.7 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($25,156)

($25,156)

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9.100 -Audit and Assurance Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide audit and assurance services for State Agencies, Authorities, Commissions, Bureaus,

and higher education systems to facilitate Auditor's reports for the State of Georgia Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the

State of Georgia Single Audit Report, and the State of Georgia Budgetary Compliance Report; to conduct audits of public school

systems in Georgia; to perform special examinations and investigations; to conduct performance audits and evaluations at the request

of the General Assembly; to conduct reviews of audits reports conducted by other independent auditors of local governments and non-

profit organizations contracting with the State; to audit Medicaid provider claims; and to provide state financial information online to

promote transparency in government.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$24,609,610 $25,592,993 $25,495,104

State General Funds

$24,609,610 $25,592,993 $25,495,104

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,030,190

$1,120,190

$1,120,190

Intergovernmental Transfers

$1,030,190

$1,120,190

$1,120,190

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$1,030,190

$1,120,190

$1,120,190

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$25,639,800 $26,713,183 $26,615,294

Departmental Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all Department programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,564,259 $1,564,259 $1,564,259

$1,564,259 $1,564,259 $1,564,259

$1,564,259 $1,564,259 $1,564,259

10.1 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($62,888)

($35,480)

($35,480)

10.2 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($394)

($394)

10.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$13,256

$13,256

10.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$51,233

$39,480

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10.100 -Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all Department programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,501,371

$1,592,874

$1,581,121

State General Funds

$1,501,371

$1,592,874

$1,581,121

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,501,371

$1,592,874

$1,581,121

Legislative Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to analyze proposed legislation affecting state retirement systems for fiscal impact and review

actuarial investigations and to prepare fiscal notes upon request on other legislation having a significant impact on state revenues

and/or expenditures.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$121,542 $121,542 $121,542

$121,542 $121,542 $121,542

$121,542 $121,542 $121,542

11.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$1,142

$1,142

11.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$2,072

$1,803

11.3 Increase funds to carry out tax expenditure report requirements pursuant to SB206 (2010 session).

State General Funds

$118,000

$118,000

11.100 -Legislative Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to analyze proposed legislation affecting state retirement systems for fiscal impact and review

actuarial investigations and to prepare fiscal notes upon request on other legislation having a significant impact on state revenues

and/or expenditures.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$121,542

$242,756

$242,487

State General Funds

$121,542

$242,756

$242,487

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$121,542

$242,756

$242,487

Statewide Equalized Adjusted Property Tax Digest

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to establish an equalized adjusted property tax digest for each county and for the State as a whole

for use in allocating State funds for public school systems and equalizing property tax digests for collection of the State 1/4 mill; to

provide the Revenue Commissioner statistical data regarding county Tax Assessor compliance with requirements for both uniformity

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of assessment and level of assessment; and to establish the appropriate level of assessment for centrally assessed public utility companies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,940,654 $1,940,654 $1,940,654

$1,940,654 $1,940,654 $1,940,654

$1,940,654 $1,940,654 $1,940,654

12.1 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($25,122)

($9,365)

($9,365)

12.2 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($657)

($657)

12.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$15,840

$15,840

12.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$66,089

$52,329

12.5 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($15,186)

($15,186)

12.100 -Statewide Equalized Adjusted Property Tax Digest

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to establish an equalized adjusted property tax digest for each county and for the State as a whole

for use in allocating State funds for public school systems and equalizing property tax digests for collection of the State 1/4 mill; to

provide the Revenue Commissioner statistical data regarding county Tax Assessor compliance with requirements for both uniformity

of assessment and level of assessment; and to establish the appropriate level of assessment for centrally assessed public utility

companies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,915,532

$1,997,375

$1,983,615

State General Funds

$1,915,532

$1,997,375

$1,983,615

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,915,532

$1,997,375

$1,983,615

Section 5: Appeals, Court of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

Section Total - Continuation

$12,531,853 $12,531,853

$12,531,853 $12,531,853

$12,531,853 $12,531,853

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$150,000 $150,000 $12,681,853

$150,000 $150,000 $12,681,853

$150,000 $150,000 $12,681,853

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$12,531,853 $13,310,262

$12,531,853 $13,310,262

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

$12,681,853 $13,460,262

$13,307,966 $13,307,966
$150,000 $150,000 $13,457,966

Court of Appeals

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is for this court to review and exercise appellate and certiorari jurisdiction pursuant to the

Constitution of the State of Georgia, Art. VI, Section V, Para. III, in all cases not reserved to the Supreme Court of Georgia or

conferred on other courts by law.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,531,853 $12,531,853
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $12,681,853

$12,531,853 $12,531,853
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $12,681,853

$12,531,853 $12,531,853
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $12,681,853

13.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($296)

($296)

13.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($2,258)

($2,258)

13.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$557,267

$557,267

13.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$378,567

$329,403

13.5 Reduce funds for personnel and operations.

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State General Funds

($210,753)

($210,753)

13.6 Reduce funds for fiscal staff and shift payroll and accounts receivable functions to the Administrative Office of the Courts.

State General Funds

($46,868)

$0

13.7 Increase funds for software development ($52,750) and hardware ($50,000) to implement the appellate e-filing initiative.

State General Funds

$102,750

$102,750

13.100 -Court of Appeals

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is for this court to review and exercise appellate and certiorari jurisdiction pursuant to the

Constitution of the State of Georgia, Art. VI, Section V, Para. III, in all cases not reserved to the Supreme Court of Georgia or

conferred on other courts by law.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$12,531,853 $13,310,262 $13,307,966

State General Funds

$12,531,853 $13,310,262 $13,307,966

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

Sales and Services

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,681,853 $13,460,262 $13,457,966

Section 6: Judicial Council
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$13,448,850 $13,448,850 $2,552,935 $2,552,935
$619,295 $619,295 $16,621,080

$13,448,850 $13,448,850 $2,552,935 $2,552,935
$619,295 $619,295 $16,621,080

$13,448,850 $13,448,850 $2,552,935 $2,552,935
$619,295 $619,295 $16,621,080

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized

Section Total - Final

$14,224,808 $12,771,049

$14,224,808 $12,771,049

$2,552,935

$2,552,935

$2,552,935

$2,552,935

$13,182,991 $13,182,991 $2,552,935 $2,552,935

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$619,295 $619,295 $17,397,038

$619,295 $619,295 $15,943,279

$1,144,998 $1,144,998 $16,880,924

Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to oversee the state's court-connected alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services by promoting

the establishment of new ADR court programs, providing support to existing programs, establishing and enforcing qualifications and

ethical standards, registering ADR professionals and volunteers, providing training, administering statewide grants, and collecting

statistical data to monitor program effectiveness.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$65,013 $65,013 $172,890 $172,890 $172,890 $237,903

$65,013 $65,013 $172,890 $172,890 $172,890 $237,903

$65,013 $65,013 $172,890 $172,890 $172,890 $237,903

14.1 Eliminate state funds to reflect self-sufficiency achieved through increased fee revenue.

State General Funds

($65,013)

($65,013)

14.100 -Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to oversee the state's court-connected alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services by promoting

the establishment of new ADR court programs, providing support to existing programs, establishing and enforcing qualifications and

ethical standards, registering ADR professionals and volunteers, providing training, administering statewide grants, and collecting

statistical data to monitor program effectiveness.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$65,013

State General Funds

$65,013

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$172,890

$172,890

$172,890

Sales and Services

$172,890

$172,890

$172,890

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$172,890

$172,890

$172,890

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$237,903

$172,890

$172,890

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Institute of Continuing Judicial Education

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide basic training and continuing education for Superior Court Judges, Juvenile Court

Judges, State Court Judges, Probate Court Judges, Magistrate Court Judges, Municipal Court Judges, Superior Court Clerks,

Juvenile Court Clerks, Municipal Court Clerks, and other court personnel.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$507,072 $507,072 $177,500 $177,500 $177,500 $684,572

$507,072 $507,072 $177,500 $177,500 $177,500 $684,572

$507,072 $507,072 $177,500 $177,500 $177,500 $684,572

15.1 Reduce funds for operations to reflect an increase in fee revenue.

State General Funds

($20,283)

15.2 Eliminate state funds and reflect self-sufficiency achieved through increased fee revenue.

State General Funds Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($20,283)
($486,789) $525,703
$38,914

15.100 -Institute of Continuing Judicial Education

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide basic training and continuing education for Superior Court Judges, Juvenile Court

Judges, State Court Judges, Probate Court Judges, Magistrate Court Judges, Municipal Court Judges, Superior Court Clerks,

Juvenile Court Clerks, Municipal Court Clerks, and other court personnel.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$507,072

$486,789

State General Funds

$507,072

$486,789

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$177,500

$177,500

$703,203

Sales and Services

$177,500

$177,500

$703,203

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$177,500

$177,500

$703,203

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$684,572

$664,289

$703,203

Judicial Council

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support the Administrative Office of the Courts; to support accountability courts and the

Standing Committee on Drug Courts; to provide administrative support for the councils of the Magistrate Court Judges, the

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Municipal Court Judges, the Probate Court Judges, and the State Court Judges; to operate the Child Support E-Filing system, the Child Support Guidelines Commission, the Commission on Interpreters, the County and Municipal Probation Advisory Council, the Georgia Commission on Family Violence, and the Children and Family Courts division; and to support the Committee on Justice for Children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,059,516 $12,059,516 $2,552,935 $2,552,935
$268,905 $268,905 $268,905 $14,881,356

$12,059,516 $12,059,516 $2,552,935 $2,552,935
$268,905 $268,905 $268,905 $14,881,356

$12,059,516 $12,059,516 $2,552,935 $2,552,935
$268,905 $268,905 $268,905 $14,881,356

16.1 Increase funds for increased space and equipment rental costs associated with the acquisition of additional space.

State General Funds

$50,627

$0

$0

16.2 Increase funds due to the PeopleSoft billing increase.

State General Funds

$24,916

$0

$0

16.3 Increase funds due to the increase in the annual supplemental fee for the Consortium for Language Access in the Courts.

State General Funds

$6,691

$0

$0

16.4 Increase funds to fill critical vacancies in divisions that incurred personnel losses during FY 2010 and FY 2011.

State General Funds

$226,000

$0

$0

16.5 Increase funds for operations related to the Access to Justice program.

State General Funds

$83,900

$0

$0

16.6 Increase funds for grants to local organizations providing legal services to victims of domestic violence.

State General Funds

$99,324

$0

$0

16.7 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($588)

($588)

16.8 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($2,096)

($2,096)

16.9 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

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State General Funds

$95,206

$95,206

16.10 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Judicial Retirement System.

State General Funds

$7,720

$7,720

16.11 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$174,430

$151,777

16.12 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect a statewide hiring freeze from FY2009 through FY2012.

State General Funds

($1,004,278)

$0

16.13 Reduce funds for state-paid conference costs.

State General Funds

($3,606)

($3,606)

16.14 Reduce funds for state-paid conference costs for the Council of Magistrate Court Judges.

State General Funds

($16,283)

($16,283)

16.15 Reduce funds for state-paid conference costs for the Council of State Court Judges.

State General Funds

($18,400)

($18,400)

16.16 Increase funds to add one staff member to perform Judicial Shared Services functions for the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals.

State General Funds

$81,824

$0

16.17 Reduce funds for personnel and operations, exempting the Council of Magistrate Court Judges and the Council of State Court Judges.

State General Funds

($367,697)

16.98 Transfer funds for all activities and functions related to Accountability Courts to the new Accountability Courts program.

State General Funds

($1,909,878)

16.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to support the Administrative Office of the Courts; to provide administrative support for the councils of the Magistrate Court Judges, the Municipal Court Judges, the Probate Court Judges, and the State Court Judges; to operate the Child Support E-Filing system, the Child Support Guidelines Commission, the Commission on Interpreters, the County and Municipal Probation Advisory Council, the Georgia Commission on Family Violence, and the Children and Family Courts division; and to support the Committee on Justice for Children.

State General Funds

$0

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16.100 -Judicial Council

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support the Administrative Office of the Courts; to provide administrative support for the

councils of the Magistrate Court Judges, the Municipal Court Judges, the Probate Court Judges, and the State Court Judges; to

operate the Child Support E-Filing system, the Child Support Guidelines Commission, the Commission on Interpreters, the County

and Municipal Probation Advisory Council, the Georgia Commission on Family Violence, and the Children and Family Courts

division; and to support the Committee on Justice for Children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$12,550,974 $11,373,445

$9,995,671

State General Funds

$12,550,974 $11,373,445

$9,995,671

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,552,935

$2,552,935

$2,552,935

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,552,935

$2,552,935

$2,552,935

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$268,905

$268,905

$268,905

Sales and Services

$268,905

$268,905

$268,905

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$268,905

$268,905

$268,905

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$15,372,814 $14,195,285 $12,817,511

Judicial Qualifications Commission

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate complaints filed against a judicial officer, impose and recommend disciplinary

sanctions against any judicial officer, and when necessary, file formal charges against that officer and provide a formal trial or

hearing. The purpose of this appropriation is also to produce formal and informal advisory opinions; provide training and guidance

to judicial candidates regarding the Code of Judicial Conduct; and investigate allegations of unethical campaign practices.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$251,749 $251,749 $251,749

$251,749 $251,749 $251,749

$251,749 $251,749 $251,749

17.1 Increase funds for expenses related to the investigation and prosecution of judges.

State General Funds

$50,000

$50,000

17.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$7,483

$100,000 $6,512

17.100 -Judicial Qualifications Commission

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate complaints filed against a judicial officer, impose and recommend disciplinary

sanctions against any judicial officer, and when necessary, file formal charges against that officer and provide a formal trial or

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hearing. The purpose of this appropriation is also to produce formal and informal advisory opinions; provide training and guidance

to judicial candidates regarding the Code of Judicial Conduct; and investigate allegations of unethical campaign practices.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$301,749

$309,232

$358,261

State General Funds

$301,749

$309,232

$358,261

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$301,749

$309,232

$358,261

Resource Center

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide direct representation to death penalty sentenced inmates and to recruit and assist

private attorneys to represent plaintiffs in habeas corpus proceedings.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$565,500

$565,500

$565,500

State General Funds

$565,500

$565,500

$565,500

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$565,500

$565,500

$565,500

18.1 Increase funds to ensure indigent death-sentenced inmates are adequately represented in legal proceedings.

State General Funds

$234,500

$36,083

$0

18.100 -Resource Center

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide direct representation to death penalty sentenced inmates and to recruit and assist

private attorneys to represent plaintiffs in habeas corpus proceedings.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$800,000

$601,583

$565,500

State General Funds

$800,000

$601,583

$565,500

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$800,000

$601,583

$565,500

Accountability Courts

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support adult felony drug courts, DUI courts, juvenile drug courts, family dependency

treatment courts, and mental health courts, as well as, the Judicial Council Standing Committee on Drug Courts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$0

State General Funds

$0

508.1 Increase funds for Accountability Courts starting January 1, 2012. No state funds shall be provided to any accountability court where such court is delinquent in the required reporting and remittance of all fines and fees collected by such court.

State General Funds

$353,681

508.98 Transfer funds from the Judicial Council program for all activities and functions related to Accountability Courts.

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State General Funds

$1,909,878

508.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to support adult felony drug courts, DUI courts, juvenile drug courts, family dependency treatment courts, and mental health courts, as well as the Judicial Council Standing Committee on Drug Courts. No state funds shall be provided to any accountability court where such court is delinquent in the required reporting and remittance of all fines and fees collected by such court.

State General Funds

$0

508.100 -Accountability Courts

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support adult felony drug courts, DUI courts, juvenile drug courts, family dependency

treatment courts, and mental health courts, as well as the Judicial Council Standing Committee on Drug Courts. No state funds shall

be provided to any accountability court where such court is delinquent in the required reporting and remittance of all fines and fees

collected by such court.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,263,559

State General Funds

$2,263,559

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,263,559

Section 7: Juvenile Courts
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$6,765,382 $6,765,382
$447,456 $447,456 $7,212,838

$6,765,382 $6,765,382
$447,456 $447,456 $7,212,838

$6,765,382 $6,765,382
$447,456 $447,456 $7,212,838

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$6,765,382

$6,567,850

$6,765,382

$6,567,850

$447,456

$447,456

$447,456

$447,456

$7,212,838

$7,015,306

$6,780,643 $6,780,643
$447,456 $447,456 $7,228,099

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Council of Juvenile Court Judges

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is for the Council of Juvenile Court Judges to represent all the juvenile judges in Georgia.

Jurisdiction in cases involving children includes delinquencies, status offenses, and deprivation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,464,821 $1,464,821
$447,456 $447,456 $1,912,277

$1,464,821 $1,464,821
$447,456 $447,456 $1,912,277

$1,464,821 $1,464,821
$447,456 $447,456 $1,912,277

19.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($2,635)

($2,635)

19.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$9,347

$9,347

19.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$43,630

$37,964

19.4 Reduce funds for one vacant Administrative Assistant position.

State General Funds

($24,764)

($24,764)

19.5 Reduce funds for state-funded coordination and supervision of the Permanent Homes for Children program.

State General Funds

($268,000)

$0

19.6 Increase funds for renovations and moving costs to relocate the Council of Juvenile Court Judges office to Capitol Hill. (S:Do not move and reduce funds to reflect savings based on decreased rental rates)

State General Funds

$41,056

($8,485)

19.100 -Council of Juvenile Court Judges

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is for the Council of Juvenile Court Judges to represent all the juvenile judges in Georgia.

Jurisdiction in cases involving children includes delinquencies, status offenses, and deprivation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,464,821

$1,263,455

$1,476,248

State General Funds

$1,464,821

$1,263,455

$1,476,248

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$447,456

$447,456

$447,456

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$447,456

$447,456

$447,456

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,912,277

$1,710,911

$1,923,704

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Grants to Counties for Juvenile Court Judges

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is for payment of state funds to circuits to pay for juvenile court judges salaries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,300,561 $5,300,561 $5,300,561

$5,300,561 $5,300,561 $5,300,561

$5,300,561 $5,300,561 $5,300,561

20.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Judicial Retirement System.

State General Funds

$3,834

$3,834

20.100 -Grants to Counties for Juvenile Court Judges

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is for payment of state funds to circuits to pay for juvenile court judges salaries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,300,561

$5,304,395

$5,304,395

State General Funds

$5,300,561

$5,304,395

$5,304,395

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,300,561

$5,304,395

$5,304,395

Section 8: Prosecuting Attorneys
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$55,767,074 $55,767,074 $1,802,127 $1,802,127 $57,569,201

$55,767,074 $55,767,074 $1,802,127 $1,802,127 $57,569,201

$55,767,074 $55,767,074 $1,802,127 $1,802,127 $57,569,201

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$57,554,685 $56,664,661

$57,554,685 $56,664,661

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$59,356,812 $58,466,788

$57,138,115 $57,138,115 $1,802,127 $1,802,127 $58,940,242

Council of Superior Court Clerks (PAC)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist superior court clerks throughout the state in the execution of their duties and to promote

and assist in the training of superior court clerks.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$208,283 $208,283 $208,283

$208,283 $208,283 $208,283

$208,283 $208,283 $208,283

21.1 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($20,828)

($20,828)

21.100 -Council of Superior Court Clerks (PAC)

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist superior court clerks throughout the state in the execution of their duties and to promote

and assist in the training of superior court clerks.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$208,283

$187,455

$187,455

State General Funds

$208,283

$187,455

$187,455

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$208,283

$187,455

$187,455

District Attorneys

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is for the District Attorney to represent the State of Georgia in the trial and appeal of criminal

cases in the Superior Court for the judicial circuit and delinquency cases in the juvenile courts per Ga. Const., Art. VI, Sec. VIII. Para

I and OCGA 15-18.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers FF Child Support Enforcement Title IV-D CFDA93.563
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$50,355,569 $50,355,569 $1,802,127 $1,802,127 $1,802,127 $52,157,696

$50,355,569 $50,355,569 $1,802,127 $1,802,127 $1,802,127 $52,157,696

$50,355,569 $50,355,569 $1,802,127 $1,802,127 $1,802,127 $52,157,696

22.1 Increase funds to cover a projected shortfall. (S:Increase funds for personnel to reduce furlough days or transition statefunded victims advocates off state funds)

State General Funds

$1,104,752

$0

$435,000

22.2 Increase funds for three additional Assistant District Attorneys associated with the creation of new judgeships for the Alcovy, Atlanta, and Brunswick Judicial Circuits in HB1163 (2008 Session). (H and S:Funds provided in HB990 (2009 Session))

State General Funds

$235,552

$0

$0

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22.3 Increase funds to restore critical vacancies.

State General Funds

$98,157

$0

$0

22.4 Increase funds for deferred promotions approved in FY 2009 and withheld due to budget shortfalls.

State General Funds

$349,150

$0

$0

22.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$1,784,517

$1,552,767

22.6 Eliminate funds for all state-funded victim advocates.

State General Funds

($824,169)

($824,169)

22.7 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($283,248)

$0

22.100 -District Attorneys

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is for the District Attorney to represent the State of Georgia in the trial and appeal of criminal

cases in the Superior Court for the judicial circuit and delinquency cases in the juvenile courts per Ga. Const., Art. VI, Sec. VIII. Para

I and OCGA 15-18.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$52,143,180 $51,032,669 $51,519,167

State General Funds

$52,143,180 $51,032,669 $51,519,167

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

Federal Funds Transfers

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

FF Child Support Enforcement Title IV-D CFDA93.563

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$53,945,307 $52,834,796 $53,321,294

Prosecuting Attorney's Council

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist Georgia's District Attorneys and State Court Solicitors.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,203,222 $5,203,222 $5,203,222

$5,203,222 $5,203,222 $5,203,222

$5,203,222 $5,203,222 $5,203,222

23.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($5,011)

($5,011)

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23.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$12,323

$12,323

23.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$410,796

$410,796

23.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$100,440

$87,396

23.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Judicial Retirement System.

State General Funds

$2,547

$2,547

23.6 Reduce funds for personnel and operations.

State General Funds

($90,504)

($90,504)

23.7 Reduce funds to reflect savings based on reduced State Bar rental rates.

State General Funds

($189,276)

($189,276)

23.100 -Prosecuting Attorney's Council

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist Georgia's District Attorneys and State Court Solicitors.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,203,222

$5,444,537

$5,431,493

State General Funds

$5,203,222

$5,444,537

$5,431,493

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,203,222

$5,444,537

$5,431,493

Section 9: Superior Courts
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$57,314,930 $57,314,930 $57,314,930

$57,314,930 $57,314,930 $57,314,930

$57,314,930 $57,314,930 $57,314,930

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$57,314,930 $58,453,299 $57,314,930 $58,453,299 $57,314,930 $58,453,299

$58,831,348 $58,831,348 $58,831,348

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Council of Superior Court Judges

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is for the operations of the Council of Superior Court Judges and is to further the improvement of

the Superior Court in the administration of justice through leadership, training, policy development and budgetary and fiscal

administration.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,232,886 $1,232,886 $1,232,886

$1,232,886 $1,232,886 $1,232,886

$1,232,886 $1,232,886 $1,232,886

24.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($8,575)

($258)

24.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($146)

$0

24.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$8,320

$8,320

24.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$35,709

$31,071

24.5 Reduce funds for annual leave payout.

State General Funds

($3,692)

($3,692)

24.6 Reduce funds for one vacant paralegal position.

State General Funds

($70,281)

($70,281)

24.100 -Council of Superior Court Judges

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is for the operations of the Council of Superior Court Judges and is to further the improvement of

the Superior Court in the administration of justice through leadership, training, policy development and budgetary and fiscal

administration.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,232,886

$1,194,221

$1,198,046

State General Funds

$1,232,886

$1,194,221

$1,198,046

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,232,886

$1,194,221

$1,198,046

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Judicial Administrative Districts

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regional administrative support to the judges of the superior court. This support

includes managing budgets, policy, procedure, and providing a liaison between local and state courts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,126,495 $2,126,495 $2,126,495

$2,126,495 $2,126,495 $2,126,495

$2,126,495 $2,126,495 $2,126,495

25.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$16,048

$16,048

25.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$1,158

$63,101

25.3 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($36,102)

($36,102)

25.100 -Judicial Administrative Districts

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regional administrative support to the judges of the superior court. This support

includes managing budgets, policy, procedure, and providing a liaison between local and state courts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,126,495

$2,107,599

$2,169,542

State General Funds

$2,126,495

$2,107,599

$2,169,542

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,126,495

$2,107,599

$2,169,542

Superior Court Judges

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to enable Georgia's Superior Courts to be the general jurisdiction trial court and exercise

exclusive, constitutional authority over felony cases, divorce, equity and cases regarding title to land, provided that law clerks over

the fifty provided by law are to be allocated back to the circuits by caseload ranks.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$53,955,549 $53,955,549 $53,955,549

$53,955,549 $53,955,549 $53,955,549

$53,955,549 $53,955,549 $53,955,549

26.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$85,520

$85,520

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26.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Judicial Retirement System.

State General Funds

$12,243

$12,243

26.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$1,725,786

$1,501,663

26.4 Increase funds for Senior Judge usage.

State General Funds

$104,755

$104,755

26.5 Reduce funds for five vacant law clerk positions.

State General Funds

($267,185)

($267,185)

26.6 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($337,116)

($337,116)

26.7 Reduce funds for continuing judicial education travel funds to align budget and expenditures.

State General Funds

($128,073)

($128,073)

26.8 Freeze all non-statutory law clerk positions as they become vacant. (H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

26.9 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($8,317)

26.10 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($56,539)

26.11 Increase funds for Senior Judge usage in circuits that contain Accountability Courts starting January 1, 2012. No state funds shall be provided to any accountability court where such court is delinquent in the required reporting and remittance of all fines and fees collected by such court.

State General Funds

$601,260

26.100 -Superior Court Judges

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to enable Georgia's Superior Courts to be the general jurisdiction trial court and exercise

exclusive, constitutional authority over felony cases, divorce, equity and cases regarding title to land, provided that law clerks over

the fifty provided by law are to be allocated back to the circuits by caseload ranks.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$53,955,549 $53,955,549 $53,955,549

$55,151,479 $55,151,479 $55,151,479

$55,463,760 $55,463,760 $55,463,760

Section 10: Supreme Court
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$7,726,631 $7,726,631
$554,931 $554,931 $8,281,562

$7,726,631 $7,726,631
$554,931 $554,931 $8,281,562

$7,726,631 $7,726,631
$554,931 $554,931 $8,281,562

Section Total - Final

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$8,055,781

$8,625,344

$8,593,888

State General Funds

$8,055,781

$8,625,344

$8,593,888

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$554,931

$554,931

$554,931

Sales and Services

$554,931

$554,931

$554,931

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,610,712

$9,180,275

$9,148,819

Supreme Court of Georgia

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support the Supreme Court of Georgia which exercises exclusive appellate jurisdiction in all

cases involving: the construction of a treaty, the Constitution of the State of Georgia or of the United States, the constitutionality of a

law, ordinance, or constitutional provision that has been drawn in question, and all cases of election contest per Ga. Const. Art. VI,

Section VI, Para. II. The purpose of this appropriation is also to support the Supreme Court of Georgia in its exercise of jurisdiction

in cases per Ga. Const. Art. VI, Section VI, Para. III and its administration of the Bar Exam and oversight of the Office of Reporter of

Decisions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,726,631 $7,726,631
$554,931 $554,931 $554,931 $8,281,562

$7,726,631 $7,726,631
$554,931 $554,931 $554,931 $8,281,562

$7,726,631 $7,726,631
$554,931 $554,931 $554,931 $8,281,562

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27.1 Increase funds for a full-time docket clerk position in the Clerk's Office to meet increased caseload.

State General Funds

$52,955

$0

$0

27.2 Increase funds to sustain security upgrades to existing IT infrastructure.

State General Funds

$5,600

$0

$0

27.3 Increase funds to implement an electronic case management system for trial court records and transcripts.

State General Funds

$98,400

$98,400

$98,400

27.4 Increase funds for IT equipment and maintenance to support transmission of electronic appellate records and transcripts.

State General Funds

$109,939

$109,939

$109,939

27.5 Increase funds to allow for parity between Supreme Court and Court of Appeals staff attorneys.

State General Funds

$62,256

$0

$0

27.6 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($7,307)

($7,307)

27.7 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$13,187

$13,187

27.8 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$336,366

$336,366

27.9 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$242,218

$210,762

27.10 Increase funds for personnel to meet increased caseload.

State General Funds

$105,910

$105,910

27.100 -Supreme Court of Georgia

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support the Supreme Court of Georgia which exercises exclusive appellate jurisdiction in all

cases involving: the construction of a treaty, the Constitution of the State of Georgia or of the United States, the constitutionality of a

law, ordinance, or constitutional provision that has been drawn in question, and all cases of election contest per Ga. Const. Art. VI,

Section VI, Para. II. The purpose of this appropriation is also to support the Supreme Court of Georgia in its exercise of jurisdiction

in cases per Ga. Const. Art. VI, Section VI, Para. III and its administration of the Bar Exam and oversight of the Office of Reporter of

Decisions.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,055,781 $8,055,781
$554,931 $554,931 $554,931 $8,610,712

$8,625,344 $8,625,344
$554,931 $554,931 $554,931 $9,180,275

$8,593,888 $8,593,888
$554,931 $554,931 $554,931 $9,148,819

Section 11: Accounting Office, State
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$3,837,653 $3,837,653 $12,192,899 $12,192,899 $16,030,552

$3,837,653 $3,837,653 $12,192,899 $12,192,899 $16,030,552

$3,837,653 $3,837,653 $12,192,899 $12,192,899 $16,030,552

Section Total - Final

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,568,800

$3,616,098

$3,793,512

State General Funds

$3,568,800

$3,616,098

$3,793,512

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$12,192,899 $12,192,899 $12,192,899

State Funds Transfers

$12,192,899 $12,192,899 $12,192,899

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$15,761,699 $15,808,997 $15,986,411

State Accounting Office

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to prescribe statewide accounting policies, procedures and practices, to provide financial

management leadership to state agencies, to prepare and provide annual financial statements, and other statutory or regulatory

reports, to develop and maintain the state's financial and human capital management systems, and to improve the accountability and

efficiency of various financial and operational processes.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Accounting System Assessments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,837,653 $3,837,653 $12,192,899 $12,192,899 $12,192,899 $16,030,552

$3,837,653 $3,837,653 $12,192,899 $12,192,899 $12,192,899 $16,030,552

$3,837,653 $3,837,653 $12,192,899 $12,192,899 $12,192,899 $16,030,552

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28.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($570)

($570)

($570)

28.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($1,429)

($1,429)

($1,429)

28.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$25,313

$25,313

$25,313

28.4 Reduce funds for personnel and eliminate two positions.

State General Funds

($292,167)

($292,167)

($292,167)

28.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$120,340

$104,712

28.6 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($73,042)

$0

28.7 Authorize the State Accounting Office to begin consolidation of payroll services for the Secretary of State, State Board of Workers' Compensation, Georgia Technology Authority, and the Departments of Driver Services, Revenue, Community Affairs, Economic Development, Insurance, Veterans Services, Public Safety, and Law.

State General Funds

$0

28.8 Increase funds for personnel. The State Accounting Officer, by January 1, 2012, shall develop and implement accounting policies on the proper and consistent allocation of administrative costs including, but not limited to, rent, utilities, information technology, and employee benefits.

State General Funds

$120,000

28.9 It is the intent of the General Assembly that the director of the House Budget Office, the director of the Senate Budget and Evaluation Office, and the State Auditor shall be members of the PeopleSoft Governance Council, with input on changes and upgrades to the state accounting system. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

28.100 -State Accounting Office

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to prescribe statewide accounting policies, procedures and practices, to provide financial

management leadership to state agencies, to prepare and provide annual financial statements, and other statutory or regulatory

reports, to develop and maintain the state's financial and human capital management systems, and to improve the accountability and

efficiency of various financial and operational processes.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Accounting System Assessments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,568,800 $3,568,800 $12,192,899 $12,192,899 $12,192,899 $15,761,699

$3,616,098 $3,616,098 $12,192,899 $12,192,899 $12,192,899 $15,808,997

$3,793,512 $3,793,512 $12,192,899 $12,192,899 $12,192,899 $15,986,411

Section 12: Administrative Services, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Interest and Investment Income Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Interest and Investment Income Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$10,615,793 $10,615,793

$10,615,793 $10,615,793

$18,844,132 $18,844,132

$973,720

$973,720

$3,170,617

$3,170,617

$12,946,896 $12,946,896

$1,752,899

$1,752,899

$138,005,058 $138,005,058

$138,005,058 $138,005,058

$167,464,983 $167,464,983

Section Total - Final

$9,340,180

$9,458,974

$9,340,180

$9,458,974

$18,757,851 $18,757,851

$973,720

$973,720

$3,084,336

$3,084,336

$12,946,896 $12,946,896

$1,752,899

$1,752,899

$140,196,374 $140,196,374

$140,196,374 $140,196,374

$168,294,405 $168,413,199

$10,615,793 $10,615,793 $18,844,132
$973,720 $3,170,617 $12,946,896 $1,752,899 $138,005,058 $138,005,058 $167,464,983
$7,841,487 $7,841,487 $15,972,832 $1,568,459 $3,084,336 $9,567,138 $1,752,899 $140,196,374 $140,196,374 $164,010,693

Departmental Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all department programs.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts Mail and Courier Services Motor Vehicle Rental Payments Administrative Fees from the Self Insurance Trust Fund
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,917,579 $1,917,579 $1,095,022 $1,095,022 $1,095,022 $1,356,301 $1,356,301
$142,727 $250,719 $203,686 $759,169 $4,368,902

$1,917,579 $1,917,579 $1,095,022 $1,095,022 $1,095,022 $1,356,301 $1,356,301
$142,727 $250,719 $203,686 $759,169 $4,368,902

$1,917,579 $1,917,579 $1,095,022 $1,095,022 $1,095,022 $1,356,301 $1,356,301
$142,727 $250,719 $203,686 $759,169 $4,368,902

29.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($944)

($944)

($944)

29.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($1,167)

($1,167)

($1,167)

29.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$52,954

$52,954

$52,954

29.4 Reduce funds for personnel and eliminate three positions.

State General Funds

($305,069)

($305,069)

($305,069)

29.5 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($97,268)

($97,268)

($97,268)

29.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$32,930

$28,654

29.7 Transfer funds from the State Purchasing program and Office of the State Treasurer and replace state funds.

State General Funds Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($1,594,739) $594,739
$1,000,000 $0

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29.100 -Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all department programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,566,085

$1,599,015

State General Funds

$1,566,085

$1,599,015

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,095,022

$1,095,022

$2,689,761

Reserved Fund Balances

$594,739

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$594,739

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$1,000,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$1,000,000

Sales and Services

$1,095,022

$1,095,022

$1,095,022

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$1,095,022

$1,095,022

$1,095,022

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$1,356,301

$1,356,301

$1,356,301

State Funds Transfers

$1,356,301

$1,356,301

$1,356,301

Agency to Agency Contracts

$142,727

$142,727

$142,727

Mail and Courier Services

$250,719

$250,719

$250,719

Motor Vehicle Rental Payments

$203,686

$203,686

$203,686

Administrative Fees from the Self Insurance Trust Fund

$759,169

$759,169

$759,169

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,017,408

$4,050,338

$4,046,062

Fleet Management

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide and manage a fuel card program for state and local governments, to implement the

Motor Vehicle Contract Maintenance Program to provide repairs, roadside assistance, and maintenance for state and local

government fleets, and to establish a motor pool for traveling state employees.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$158,370 $158,370 $1,020,141 $353,003 $353,003 $667,138 $667,138 $1,178,511

$158,370 $158,370 $1,020,141 $353,003 $353,003 $667,138 $667,138 $1,178,511

$158,370 $158,370 $1,020,141 $353,003 $353,003 $667,138 $667,138 $1,178,511

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30.1 Reduce funds by replacing state funds with reserves for operations.

State General Funds

($158,370)

($158,370)

($158,370)

30.100 -Fleet Management

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide and manage a fuel card program for state and local governments, to implement the

Motor Vehicle Contract Maintenance Program to provide repairs, roadside assistance, and maintenance for state and local

government fleets, and to establish a motor pool for traveling state employees.

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,020,141

$1,020,141

$1,020,141

Reserved Fund Balances

$353,003

$353,003

$353,003

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$353,003

$353,003

$353,003

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$667,138

$667,138

$667,138

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$667,138

$667,138

$667,138

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,020,141

$1,020,141

$1,020,141

Mail and Courier

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to operate an interoffice mail services network providing daily and specialized courier services to

state offices within thirty-five miles of metro Atlanta.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Mail and Courier Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $1,079,669 $1,079,669 $1,079,669 $1,079,669

$0 $0 $1,079,669 $1,079,669 $1,079,669 $1,079,669

$0 $0 $1,079,669 $1,079,669 $1,079,669 $1,079,669

31.100 -Mail and Courier

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to operate an interoffice mail services network providing daily and specialized courier services to

state offices within thirty-five miles of metro Atlanta.

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$1,079,669

$1,079,669

$1,079,669

State Funds Transfers

$1,079,669

$1,079,669

$1,079,669

Mail and Courier Services

$1,079,669

$1,079,669

$1,079,669

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,079,669

$1,079,669

$1,079,669

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Risk Management

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer a liability insurance program to protect state government and employees from

work-related claims, to provide indemnification funds for public officers and public school personnel in case of disability or death, to

identify and control risks and hazards to minimize loss, to insure state-owned buildings and property against damage or destruction,

to partner with the Department of Labor in administering unemployment claims, and to administer the Workers' Compensation

Program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Indemnification Funds Liability Funds Loss Control Funds Property Insurance Funds Administrative Fees from the Self Insurance Trust Fund Unemployment Compensation Funds Workers Compensation Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $134,959,599 $134,959,599 $716,378 $28,427,991 $443,253 $23,019,185 $1,861,994 $14,166,404 $66,324,394 $134,959,599

$0 $0 $134,959,599 $134,959,599 $716,378 $28,427,991 $443,253 $23,019,185 $1,861,994 $14,166,404 $66,324,394 $134,959,599

$0 $0 $134,959,599 $134,959,599 $716,378 $28,427,991 $443,253 $23,019,185 $1,861,994 $14,166,404 $66,324,394 $134,959,599

32.1 Increase funds to reflect Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund premium increases to state agencies.

Unemployment Compensation Funds

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

32.100 -Risk Management

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer a liability insurance program to protect state government and employees from

work-related claims, to provide indemnification funds for public officers and public school personnel in case of disability or death, to

identify and control risks and hazards to minimize loss, to insure state-owned buildings and property against damage or destruction,

to partner with the Department of Labor in administering unemployment claims, and to administer the Workers' Compensation

Program.

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$136,459,599 $136,459,599 $136,459,599

State Funds Transfers

$136,459,599 $136,459,599 $136,459,599

Indemnification Funds

$716,378

$716,378

$716,378

Liability Funds

$28,427,991 $28,427,991 $28,427,991

Loss Control Funds

$443,253

$443,253

$443,253

Property Insurance Funds

$23,019,185 $23,019,185 $23,019,185

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Administrative Fees from the Self Insurance Trust Fund Unemployment Compensation Funds Workers Compensation Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,861,994 $15,666,404 $66,324,394 $136,459,599

$1,861,994 $15,666,404 $66,324,394 $136,459,599

$1,861,994 $15,666,404 $66,324,394 $136,459,599

State Purchasing

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to publicize government contract opportunities on the Georgia Procurement Registry; to

maintain a comprehensive listing of all agency contracts; to manage bids, Requests For Proposals, and Requests For Quotes; to

provide and oversee Purchasing Cards; to conduct reverse auctions for non-construction goods and services valued above $100,000;

to leverage the state's purchasing power in obtaining contracts; to train vendors seeking contract opportunities; and to certify Small

and/or Minority Business Vendors.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $12,279,758 $12,279,758 $12,279,758 $12,279,758

$0 $0 $12,279,758 $12,279,758 $12,279,758 $12,279,758

$0 $0 $12,279,758 $12,279,758 $12,279,758 $12,279,758

33.1 The Department is authorized to retain only $7,900,000 for Purchasing and $1,000,000 for Departmental Administration and all additional funds collected by the Department shall be remitted to the State Treasury.

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

($4,379,758)

33.2 By January 1, 2012 the Department shall provide a report to the House and Senate demonstrating $10,000,000 in savings from renegotiating statewide contracts. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

33.100 -State Purchasing

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to publicize government contract opportunities on the Georgia Procurement Registry; to

maintain a comprehensive listing of all agency contracts; to manage bids, Requests For Proposals, and Requests For Quotes; to

provide and oversee Purchasing Cards; to conduct reverse auctions for non-construction goods and services valued above $100,000;

to leverage the state's purchasing power in obtaining contracts; to train vendors seeking contract opportunities; and to certify Small

and/or Minority Business Vendors.

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$12,279,758 $12,279,758

$7,900,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$12,279,758 $12,279,758

$7,900,000

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Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,279,758 $12,279,758

$12,279,758 $12,279,758

$7,900,000 $7,900,000

Surplus Property

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to reduce cost through maximization of the useful life of state-owned equipment and

redistribution of property to state and local governments, qualifying non-profits, and to the public through auction.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $1,198,594 $620,717 $620,717 $577,877 $577,877 $1,198,594

$0 $0 $1,198,594 $620,717 $620,717 $577,877 $577,877 $1,198,594

$0 $0 $1,198,594 $620,717 $620,717 $577,877 $577,877 $1,198,594

34.100 -Surplus Property

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to reduce cost through maximization of the useful life of state-owned equipment and

redistribution of property to state and local governments, qualifying non-profits, and to the public through auction.

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,198,594

$1,198,594

$1,198,594

Reserved Fund Balances

$620,717

$620,717

$620,717

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$620,717

$620,717

$620,717

Sales and Services

$577,877

$577,877

$577,877

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$577,877

$577,877

$577,877

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,198,594

$1,198,594

$1,198,594

Administrative Hearings, Office of State

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide an independent forum for the impartial and timely resolution of disputes between the

public and state agencies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers

$2,765,079 $2,765,079
$609,489 $609,489

$2,765,079 $2,765,079
$609,489 $609,489

$2,765,079 $2,765,079
$609,489 $609,489

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Administrative Hearing Payments per OCGA50-13-44 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$609,489 $3,374,568

$609,489 $3,374,568

$609,489 $3,374,568

35.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($17,480)

($17,480)

($17,480)

35.2 Reduce funds for equipment.

State General Funds

($2,257)

($2,257)

($2,257)

35.3 Reduce funds by replacing state funds with other funds for operations.

State General Funds

($275,691)

($275,691)

($275,691)

35.4 Increase funds for operations.

Administrative Hearing Payments per OCGA50-13-44

$691,316

$691,316

$691,316

35.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$92,971

$80,897

35.100 -Administrative Hearings, Office of State

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide an independent forum for the impartial and timely resolution of disputes between the

public and state agencies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,469,651

$2,562,622

$2,550,548

State General Funds

$2,469,651

$2,562,622

$2,550,548

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$1,300,805

$1,300,805

$1,300,805

State Funds Transfers

$1,300,805

$1,300,805

$1,300,805

Administrative Hearing Payments per OCGA50-13-44

$1,300,805

$1,300,805

$1,300,805

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,770,456

$3,863,427

$3,851,353

Certificate of Need Appeal Panel

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to review decisions made by the Department of Community Health on Certificate of Need

applications.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$46,177 $46,177 $46,177

$46,177 $46,177 $46,177

$46,177 $46,177 $46,177

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36.1 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($4,618)

($4,618)

($4,618)

36.100 -Certificate of Need Appeal Panel

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to review decisions made by the Department of Community Health on Certificate of Need

applications.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$41,559

$41,559

$41,559

State General Funds

$41,559

$41,559

$41,559

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$41,559

$41,559

$41,559

Payments to Georgia Aviation Authority

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide oversight and efficient operation of state aircraft and aviation operations to ensure the

safety of state air travelers and aviation property.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,728,588 $5,728,588 $5,728,588

$5,728,588 $5,728,588 $5,728,588

$5,728,588 $5,728,588 $5,728,588

37.1 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$50,755

$50,755

$50,755

37.2 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($293,314)

($293,314)

($293,314)

37.3 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($223,144)

($279,515)

($279,515)

37.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$49,264

$42,866

37.100 -Payments to Georgia Aviation Authority

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide oversight and efficient operation of state aircraft and aviation operations to ensure the

safety of state air travelers and aviation property.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,262,885 $5,262,885 $5,262,885

$5,255,778 $5,255,778 $5,255,778

$5,249,380 $5,249,380 $5,249,380

Payments to Georgia Technology Authority

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to set the direction for the state's use of technology and promote efficient, secure, and cost-

effective delivery of information technology services.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

38.1 Remit payment to the State Treasury (Total Funds: $20,972,832). (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

38.2 Direct the agency to outsource payroll functions to the State Accounting Office's Shared Services initiative starting September 1, 2011.

State General Funds

$0

State Treasurer, Office of the

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to set cash management policies for state agencies; assist agencies with bank services and

accounts; monitor agency deposits and disbursement patterns; to invest funds for state and local entities; to track warrants, fund

agency allotments, and pay state debt service; and to manage state revenue collections; and to manage the Path2College 529 Plan.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Interest and Investment Income Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $3,250,617 $3,170,617 $3,170,617 $80,000 $80,000 $3,250,617

$0 $0 $3,250,617 $3,170,617 $3,170,617 $80,000 $80,000 $3,250,617

$0 $0 $3,250,617 $3,170,617 $3,170,617 $80,000 $80,000 $3,250,617

39.1 Reduce funds for personnel.
Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($53,781) ($53,781)

($53,781) ($53,781)

($53,781)

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39.2 Reduce funds for operations.

Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($32,500) ($32,500)

($32,500) ($32,500)

($32,500)

39.3 Recognize reserves and transfer funds to the Department of Administrative Services Departmental Administration program ($594,739). (S:YES)

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$0

39.100 -State Treasurer, Office of the

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to set cash management policies for state agencies; assist agencies with bank services and

accounts; monitor agency deposits and disbursement patterns; to invest funds for state and local entities; to track warrants, fund

agency allotments, and pay state debt service; and to manage state revenue collections; and to manage the Path2College 529 Plan.

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,164,336

$3,164,336

$3,164,336

Interest and Investment Income

$3,084,336

$3,084,336

$3,084,336

Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized

$3,084,336

$3,084,336

$3,084,336

Sales and Services

$80,000

$80,000

$80,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$80,000

$80,000

$80,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,164,336

$3,164,336

$3,164,336

Section 13: Agriculture, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$29,991,014 $29,991,014 $6,622,918 $6,622,918 $9,711,527
$425,000 $9,286,527
$787,183 $787,183 $47,112,642

$29,991,014 $29,991,014 $6,622,918 $6,622,918 $9,711,527
$425,000 $9,286,527
$787,183 $787,183 $47,112,642

$29,991,014 $29,991,014 $6,622,918 $6,622,918 $9,711,527
$425,000 $9,286,527
$787,183 $787,183 $47,112,642

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$29,010,016 $29,633,225

$29,010,016 $29,633,225

$6,622,918

$6,622,918

$6,622,918

$6,622,918

$9,711,527

$9,711,527

$425,000

$425,000

$9,286,527

$9,286,527

$787,183

$787,183

$787,183

$787,183

$46,131,644 $46,754,853

$29,013,335 $29,013,335 $6,622,918 $6,622,918 $10,211,527
$425,000 $9,786,527
$787,183 $787,183 $46,634,963

Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide payment to the Board of Regents for diagnostic laboratory testing, for veterinary

consultation and assistance, for disease surveillance, and for outreach to veterinarians, animal industries, and pet owners within the

State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,116,847 $3,116,847 $3,116,847

$3,116,847 $3,116,847 $3,116,847

$3,116,847 $3,116,847 $3,116,847

40.1 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($249,348)

($249,348)

($249,348)

40.100 -Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide payment to the Board of Regents for diagnostic laboratory testing, for veterinary

consultation and assistance, for disease surveillance, and for outreach to veterinarians, animal industries, and pet owners within the

State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,867,499

$2,867,499

$2,867,499

State General Funds

$2,867,499

$2,867,499

$2,867,499

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,867,499

$2,867,499

$2,867,499

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Consumer Protection

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for public health and safety by monitoring, inspecting and regulating the cultivation,

processing, and production of livestock, meat, poultry, and other food products; by inspecting establishments that sell food for offsite

consumption, food warehouses, wholesale and mobile meat and seafood vendors, dairy farms, and food banks; by certifying organic

products, shellfish, and bottled water; by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating the companion animal, bird, and equine industries

(including reports of abuse by private owners); by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating the plant and apiary industries including

performing phytosanitary inspections; by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating the pesticide and wood treatment industries; and by

monitoring, inspecting, and regulating animal feed, pet food, and grains. The purpose of this appropriation is also to ensure accurate

commercial transactions by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating weights and measures and fuel sales.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$16,429,128 $16,429,128 $6,587,918 $6,587,918 $8,931,240
$425,000 $425,000 $8,506,240 $8,506,240 $230,000 $230,000 $230,000 $32,178,286

$16,429,128 $16,429,128 $6,587,918 $6,587,918 $8,931,240
$425,000 $425,000 $8,506,240 $8,506,240 $230,000 $230,000 $230,000 $32,178,286

$16,429,128 $16,429,128 $6,587,918 $6,587,918 $8,931,240
$425,000 $425,000 $8,506,240 $8,506,240 $230,000 $230,000 $230,000 $32,178,286

41.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$15,253

$15,253

$15,253

41.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($16,402)

($16,402)

($16,402)

41.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$160,784

$160,784

$160,784

41.4 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($695,546)

($695,546)

($695,546)

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41.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$662,970

$576,872

41.6 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($10,000)

($10,000)

41.7 Replace state funds with other funds due to higher than expected revenue.

State General Funds Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($500,000) $500,000
$0

41.100 -Consumer Protection

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for public health and safety by monitoring, inspecting and regulating the cultivation,

processing, and production of livestock, meat, poultry, and other food products; by inspecting establishments that sell food for offsite

consumption, food warehouses, wholesale and mobile meat and seafood vendors, dairy farms, and food banks; by certifying organic

products, shellfish, and bottled water; by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating the companion animal, bird, and equine industries

(including reports of abuse by private owners); by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating the plant and apiary industries including

performing phytosanitary inspections; by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating the pesticide and wood treatment industries; and by

monitoring, inspecting, and regulating animal feed, pet food, and grains. The purpose of this appropriation is also to ensure accurate

commercial transactions by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating weights and measures and fuel sales.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$15,893,217 $16,546,187 $15,960,089

State General Funds

$15,893,217 $16,546,187 $15,960,089

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$6,587,918

$6,587,918

$6,587,918

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$6,587,918

$6,587,918

$6,587,918

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$8,931,240

$8,931,240

$9,431,240

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$425,000

$425,000

$425,000

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$425,000

$425,000

$425,000

Sales and Services

$8,506,240

$8,506,240

$9,006,240

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$8,506,240

$8,506,240

$9,006,240

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$230,000

$230,000

$230,000

State Funds Transfers

$230,000

$230,000

$230,000

Agency to Agency Contracts

$230,000

$230,000

$230,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$31,642,375 $32,295,345 $32,209,247

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Departmental Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,084,388 $2,084,388
$200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $2,284,388

$2,084,388 $2,084,388
$200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $2,284,388

$2,084,388 $2,084,388
$200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $2,284,388

42.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$1,606

$1,606

$1,606

42.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($5,741)

($5,741)

($5,741)

42.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$22,060

$22,060

$22,060

42.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$117,142

$101,929

42.100 -Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,102,313

$2,219,455

$2,204,242

State General Funds

$2,102,313

$2,219,455

$2,204,242

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

Sales and Services

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,302,313

$2,419,455

$2,404,242

Marketing and Promotion

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to manage the state's farmers markets, to promote Georgia's agricultural products domestically

and internationally, to administer relevant certification marks, to provide poultry and livestock commodity data, to administer surety

bonds, to provide information to the public, and to publish the Market Bulletin.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,295,768 $5,295,768
$35,000 $35,000 $580,287 $580,287 $580,287 $557,183 $557,183 $6,468,238

$5,295,768 $5,295,768
$35,000 $35,000 $580,287 $580,287 $580,287 $557,183 $557,183 $6,468,238

$5,295,768 $5,295,768
$35,000 $35,000 $580,287 $580,287 $580,287 $557,183 $557,183 $6,468,238

43.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$3,287

$3,287

$3,287

43.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($3,121)

($3,121)

($3,121)

43.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$31,361

$31,361

$31,361

43.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$143,057

$124,478

43.5 Reduce funds for the Market Bulletin.

State General Funds

($147,960)

($147,960)

43.6 Reduce funds.

State General Funds

($42,000)

($42,000)

43.7 Reduce funds for advertising contracts.

State General Funds

($100,000)

($100,000)

43.100 -Marketing and Promotion

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to manage the state's farmers markets, to promote Georgia's agricultural products domestically

and internationally, to administer relevant certification marks, to provide poultry and livestock commodity data, to administer surety

bonds, to provide information to the public, and to publish the Market Bulletin.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,327,295 $5,327,295
$35,000 $35,000 $580,287 $580,287 $580,287 $557,183 $557,183 $6,499,765

$5,180,392 $5,180,392
$35,000 $35,000 $580,287 $580,287 $580,287 $557,183 $557,183 $6,352,862

$5,161,813 $5,161,813
$35,000 $35,000 $580,287 $580,287 $580,287 $557,183 $557,183 $6,334,283

Poultry Veterinary Diagnostic Labs

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to pay for operation of the Poultry Diagnostic Veterinary Labs, which conduct disease diagnoses

and monitoring.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,064,883 $3,064,883 $3,064,883

$3,064,883 $3,064,883 $3,064,883

$3,064,883 $3,064,883 $3,064,883

44.1 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($245,191)

($245,191)

($245,191)

44.100 -Poultry Veterinary Diagnostic Labs

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to pay for operation of the Poultry Diagnostic Veterinary Labs, which conduct disease diagnoses

and monitoring.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,819,692

$2,819,692

$2,819,692

State General Funds

$2,819,692

$2,819,692

$2,819,692

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,819,692

$2,819,692

$2,819,692

Section 14: Banking and Finance, Department of

Section Total - Continuation

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,249,726 $11,249,726 $11,249,726

$11,249,726 $11,249,726 $11,249,726

$11,249,726 $11,249,726 $11,249,726

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$10,892,377 $10,839,100 $10,892,377 $10,839,100 $10,892,377 $10,839,100

$11,027,406 $11,027,406 $11,027,406

Consumer Protection and Assistance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide legal advice and legislative drafting support for the Commissioner and staff.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$208,905 $208,905 $208,905

$208,905 $208,905 $208,905

$208,905 $208,905 $208,905

46.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($99)

($99)

($99)

46.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$352

$352

$352

46.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$1,461

$1,461

$1,461

46.4 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($6,000)

($6,000)

($6,000)

46.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$6,566

$5,714

46.100 -Consumer Protection and Assistance

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide legal advice and legislative drafting support for the Commissioner and staff.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$204,619

$211,185

$210,333

State General Funds

$204,619

$211,185

$210,333

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$204,619

$211,185

$210,333

Departmental Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all department programs.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,011,412 $2,011,412 $2,011,412

$2,011,412 $2,011,412 $2,011,412

$2,011,412 $2,011,412 $2,011,412

47.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($958)

($958)

($958)

47.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$3,387

$3,387

$3,387

47.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$14,069

$14,069

$14,069

47.4 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($9,998)

($9,998)

($9,998)

47.5 Reduce funds for one training manager position.

State General Funds

($101,344)

($101,344)

($101,344)

47.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$53,594

$46,634

47.100 -Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all department programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,916,568

$1,970,162

$1,963,202

State General Funds

$1,916,568

$1,970,162

$1,963,202

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,916,568

$1,970,162

$1,963,202

Financial Institution Supervision

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to examine and regulate depository financial institutions, state-chartered banks, trust companies,

credit unions, bank holding companies, and international banking organizations; to track performance of financial service providers

operating in Georgia, to monitor industry trends, respond to negative trends, and establish operating guidelines; and to collaborate

with law enforcement, federal regulators, and other regulatory agencies on examination findings.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,138,357 $7,138,357 $7,138,357

$7,138,357 $7,138,357 $7,138,357

$7,138,357 $7,138,357 $7,138,357

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48.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($3,399)

($3,399)

($3,399)

48.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$12,021

$12,021

$12,021

48.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$49,932

$49,932

$49,932

48.4 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($113,593)

($113,593)

($113,593)

48.5 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($10,000)

($10,000)

($10,000)

48.6 Reduce funds by consolidating the functions of the College Park and Savannah district offices.

State General Funds

($117,691)

($117,691)

($117,691)

48.7 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$220,259

$191,655

48.8 Reduce funds for three vacant bank examiner positions.

State General Funds

($141,000)

($141,000)

48.9 Reduce funds for temporary assistance used by examiners.

State General Funds

($1,210)

($1,210)

48.10 Reduce funds for a credit specialist.

State General Funds

($97,417)

$0

48.100 -Financial Institution Supervision

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to examine and regulate depository financial institutions, state-chartered banks, trust companies,

credit unions, bank holding companies, and international banking organizations; to track performance of financial service providers

operating in Georgia, to monitor industry trends, respond to negative trends, and establish operating guidelines; and to collaborate

with law enforcement, federal regulators, and other regulatory agencies on examination findings.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,955,627

$6,936,259

$7,005,072

State General Funds

$6,955,627

$6,936,259

$7,005,072

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,955,627

$6,936,259

$7,005,072

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Non-Depository Financial Institution Supervision

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect consumers from unfair, deceptive, or fraudulent residential mortgage lending practices

and money service businesses, enforce applicable laws and regulations, and provide efficient and flexible application, registrations,

and notification procedures for non-depository financial institutions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,891,052 $1,891,052 $1,891,052

$1,891,052 $1,891,052 $1,891,052

$1,891,052 $1,891,052 $1,891,052

49.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($900)

($900)

($900)

49.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$3,184

$3,184

$3,184

49.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$13,227

$13,227

$13,227

49.4 Reduce funds for three positions.

State General Funds

($91,000)

($91,000)

($91,000)

49.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$54,286

$47,236

49.6 Reduce funds for temporary assistance.

State General Funds

($14,000)

($14,000)

49.7 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect savings from instituting an electronic registration system.

State General Funds

($134,355)

$0

49.100 -Non-Depository Financial Institution Supervision

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect consumers from unfair, deceptive, or fraudulent residential mortgage lending practices

and money service businesses, enforce applicable laws and regulations, and provide efficient and flexible application, registrations,

and notification procedures for non-depository financial institutions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,815,563

$1,721,494

$1,848,799

State General Funds

$1,815,563

$1,721,494

$1,848,799

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,815,563

$1,721,494

$1,848,799

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Section 15: Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Department of Section Total - Continuation

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Community Mental Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.958 Federal Funds Not Itemized Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Intergovernmental Transfers Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Royalties and Rents Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Federal Funds Transfers Federal Funds Indirect
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$764,680,628 $754,425,490
$10,255,138 $104,271,566
$13,383,988 $16,995,862 $22,458,262 $51,433,454 $83,727,896
$5,839 $577,343 $257,036 $668,024 $82,219,654 $67,340,812 $8,849,263 $48,098 $58,443,451 $1,020,020,902

$764,680,628 $754,425,490
$10,255,138 $104,271,566
$13,383,988 $16,995,862 $22,458,262 $51,433,454 $83,727,896
$5,839 $577,343 $257,036 $668,024 $82,219,654 $67,340,812 $8,849,263 $48,098 $58,443,451 $1,020,020,902

$764,680,628 $754,425,490 $10,255,138 $104,271,566 $13,383,988 $16,995,862 $22,458,262 $51,433,454 $83,727,896
$5,839 $577,343 $257,036 $668,024 $82,219,654 $67,340,812 $8,849,263
$48,098 $58,443,451 $1,020,020,902

Section Total - Final

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$875,934,660 $895,653,475

State General Funds

$865,679,522 $885,398,337

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$10,255,138 $10,255,138

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$162,715,017 $162,715,017

Community Mental Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.958 $13,383,988 $13,383,988

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$16,995,862 $16,995,862

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$22,458,262 $22,458,262

Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959$51,433,454 $51,433,454

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$37,901,729 $37,901,729

FFIND Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$891,265,432 $881,010,294 $10,255,138 $162,715,017 $13,383,988 $16,995,862 $22,458,262 $51,433,454
$37,901,729

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Temporary Assistance for Needy Families FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Intergovernmental Transfers Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Royalties and Rents Sales and Services TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Federal Funds Transfers TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$20,541,722
$83,727,896 $5,839
$577,343 $257,036 $668,024 $82,219,654 $8,897,361 $8,849,263 $48,098 $1,131,274,934

$20,541,722
$83,727,896 $5,839
$577,343 $257,036 $668,024 $82,219,654 $8,897,361 $8,849,263 $48,098 $1,150,993,749

$20,541,722 $83,727,896
$5,839 $577,343 $257,036 $668,024 $82,219,654 $8,897,361 $8,849,263
$48,098 $1,146,605,706

Adult Addictive Diseases Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a continuum of programs, services and supports for adults who abuse alcohol and

other drugs or who have a chemical dependency. The purpose of this appropriation is also to provide assistance for compulsive

gamblers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Indirect FFID Temporary Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$43,399,766 $43,399,766 $30,236,757
$200,000 $30,036,757
$435,795 $200,000 $200,000 $234,903 $234,903
$892 $892 $20,130,488 $20,130,488 $20,130,488 $94,202,806

$43,399,766 $43,399,766 $30,236,757
$200,000 $30,036,757
$435,795 $200,000 $200,000 $234,903 $234,903
$892 $892 $20,130,488 $20,130,488 $20,130,488 $94,202,806

$43,399,766 $43,399,766 $30,236,757
$200,000 $30,036,757
$435,795 $200,000 $200,000 $234,903 $234,903
$892 $892 $20,130,488 $20,130,488 $20,130,488 $94,202,806

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50.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$32,462

$32,462

$32,462

50.2 Reclassify other funds as federal funds in accordance with State Accounting Office Financial Management Policies and Procedures.

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558 FFID Temporary Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$20,130,488
($20,130,488) $0

$20,130,488
($20,130,488) $0

$20,130,488 ($20,130,488)
$0

50.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$22,123

$135,337

50.100 -Adult Addictive Diseases Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a continuum of programs, services and supports for adults who abuse alcohol and

other drugs or who have a chemical dependency. The purpose of this appropriation is also to provide assistance for compulsive

gamblers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$43,432,228 $43,454,351 $43,567,565

State General Funds

$43,432,228 $43,454,351 $43,567,565

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$50,367,245 $50,367,245 $50,367,245

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959$30,036,757 $30,036,757 $30,036,757

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$20,130,488 $20,130,488

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 $20,130,488 $20,130,488

FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558

$20,130,488

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$435,795

$435,795

$435,795

Intergovernmental Transfers

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$234,903

$234,903

$234,903

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$234,903

$234,903

$234,903

Sales and Services

$892

$892

$892

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$892

$892

$892

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$94,235,268 $94,257,391 $94,370,605

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Adult Developmental Disabilities Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote independence of adults with significant development disabilities through institutional

care, community support and respite, job readiness, training, and a crisis and access line.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Indirect FFID Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 FFID Temporary Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$186,574,002 $176,318,864
$10,255,138 $11,087,995 $11,087,995 $44,184,453 $44,184,453 $44,184,453 $31,047,693 $31,047,693 $30,636,459
$411,234 $272,894,143

$186,574,002 $176,318,864
$10,255,138 $11,087,995 $11,087,995 $44,184,453 $44,184,453 $44,184,453 $31,047,693 $31,047,693 $30,636,459
$411,234 $272,894,143

$186,574,002 $176,318,864 $10,255,138 $11,087,995 $11,087,995 $44,184,453 $44,184,453 $44,184,453 $31,047,693 $31,047,693 $30,636,459
$411,234 $272,894,143

51.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$728,087

$728,087

$728,087

51.2 Increase funds for 400 family supports, five crisis respite homes, and six mobile crisis teams to serve developmental disabilities consumers in community settings to meet the requirements of the State's settlement agreement with the United States Department of Justice.

State General Funds

$12,800,081 $12,800,081 $12,800,081

51.3 Increase funds to annualize the cost of the FY 2011 150 waiver slots for the New Options Waiver (NOW) and Comprehensive Waiver (COMP) for the developmentally disabled to meet the requirements of the State's settlement agreement with the United States Department of Justice.

State General Funds

$7,092,697

$7,092,697

$7,092,697

51.4 Increase funds for an additional 250 waiver slots for the NOW and COMP waivers for the developmentally disabled to meet the requirements of the State's settlement agreement with the United States Department of Justice.

State General Funds

$7,463,475

$7,463,475

$7,463,475

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51.5 Reduce funds to reflect savings from serving fewer consumers in institutions by closing one state hospital. (H and S:Recognize savings from moving hospital patients into community services)

State General Funds

($2,289,405) ($2,289,405) ($2,289,405)

51.6 Increase funds to reflect the loss of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) rate.

State General Funds

$42,144,989 $42,144,989 $42,144,989

51.7 Reclassify other funds as federal funds in accordance with State Accounting Office Financial Management Policies and Procedures.

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 FFIND Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558 FFID Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 FFID Temporary Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$30,636,459
$411,234
($30,636,459) ($411,234) $0

$30,636,459
$411,234
($30,636,459) ($411,234) $0

$30,636,459
$411,234 ($30,636,459)
($411,234) $0

51.8 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$2,642,774

$4,032,696

51.9 Increase funds for additional New Options Waivers/Comprehensive Supports Waivers to serve youth aging out of the Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) care. (S:Increase funds for six months funding)

State General Funds

$680,411

$680,411

51.100 -Adult Developmental Disabilities Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote independence of adults with significant development disabilities through institutional

care, community support and respite, job readiness, training, and a crisis and access line.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$254,513,926 $257,837,111 $259,227,033

State General Funds

$244,258,788 $247,581,973 $248,971,895

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$10,255,138 $10,255,138 $10,255,138

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$42,135,688 $42,135,688 $42,135,688

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$11,087,995 $11,087,995 $11,087,995

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$30,636,459 $30,636,459

FFIND Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$30,636,459

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Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$411,234

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 $411,234

FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$44,184,453

Sales and Services

$44,184,453

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$44,184,453

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$340,834,067

$411,234 $411,234
$44,184,453 $44,184,453 $44,184,453 $344,157,252

$411,234 $44,184,453 $44,184,453 $44,184,453 $345,547,174

Adult Forensic Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide psychological evaluations of defendants, mental health screening and evaluations,

inpatient mental health treatment, competency remediation, forensic evaluation services, and supportive housing for forensic

consumers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$52,707,405 $52,707,405
$26,500 $26,500 $26,500 $52,733,905

$52,707,405 $52,707,405
$26,500 $26,500 $26,500 $52,733,905

$52,707,405 $52,707,405
$26,500 $26,500 $26,500 $52,733,905

52.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$7,980

$7,980

$7,980

52.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$1,597,519

$2,251,675

52.100 -Adult Forensic Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide psychological evaluations of defendants, mental health screening and evaluations,

inpatient mental health treatment, competency remediation, forensic evaluation services, and supportive housing for forensic

consumers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$52,715,385 $54,312,904 $54,967,060

State General Funds

$52,715,385 $54,312,904 $54,967,060

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$26,500

$26,500

$26,500

Sales and Services

$26,500

$26,500

$26,500

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$26,500 $52,741,885

$26,500 $54,339,404

$26,500 $54,993,560

Adult Mental Health Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, treatment, crisis stabilization, and residential services to facilitate

rehabilitation and recovery for adults with mental illnesses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Community Mental Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.958 Federal Funds Not Itemized Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$214,227,645 $214,227,645
$20,407,586 $6,715,219 $12,789,188
$903,179 $2,303,357 $2,303,357 $2,303,357 $236,938,588

$214,227,645 $214,227,645
$20,407,586 $6,715,219 $12,789,188
$903,179 $2,303,357 $2,303,357 $2,303,357 $236,938,588

$214,227,645 $214,227,645 $20,407,586
$6,715,219 $12,789,188
$903,179 $2,303,357 $2,303,357 $2,303,357 $236,938,588

53.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$423,645

$423,645

$423,645

53.2 Increase funds for mental health consumers in community settings to meet the requirements of the State's settlement agreement with the United States Department of Justice.

State General Funds

$32,013,760 $32,013,760 $32,013,760

53.3 Increase funds to reflect the loss of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) rate.

State General Funds

$8,166,004

$8,166,004

$7,386,089

53.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$1,793,764

$2,558,939

53.100 -Adult Mental Health Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, treatment, crisis stabilization, and residential services to facilitate

rehabilitation and recovery for adults with mental illnesses.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$254,831,054

State General Funds

$254,831,054

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$20,407,586

Community Mental Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.958 $6,715,219

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$12,789,188

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$903,179

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,303,357

Sales and Services

$2,303,357

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$2,303,357

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$277,541,997

$256,624,818 $256,624,818
$20,407,586 $6,715,219 $12,789,188
$903,179 $2,303,357 $2,303,357 $2,303,357 $279,335,761

$256,610,078 $256,610,078 $20,407,586
$6,715,219 $12,789,188
$903,179 $2,303,357 $2,303,357 $2,303,357 $279,321,021

Adult Nursing Home Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide skilled nursing home services to Georgians with mental retardation or developmental

disabilities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,770,981 $2,770,981 $9,012,772 $9,012,772 $9,012,772 $11,783,753

$2,770,981 $2,770,981 $9,012,772 $9,012,772 $9,012,772 $11,783,753

$2,770,981 $2,770,981 $9,012,772 $9,012,772 $9,012,772 $11,783,753

54.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$65,841

$65,841

$65,841

54.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$356,199

$498,427

54.100 -Adult Nursing Home Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide skilled nursing home services to Georgians with mental retardation or developmental

disabilities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,836,822

$3,193,021

$3,335,249

State General Funds

$2,836,822

$3,193,021

$3,335,249

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$9,012,772

$9,012,772

$9,012,772

Sales and Services

$9,012,772

$9,012,772

$9,012,772

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,012,772 $11,849,594

$9,012,772 $12,205,793

$9,012,772 $12,348,021

Child and Adolescent Addictive Diseases Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide services to children and adolescents for the safe withdrawal from abused substances

and promote a transition to productive living.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,097,715 $3,097,715 $10,976,086
$226,000 $10,750,086 $14,073,801

$3,097,715 $3,097,715 $10,976,086
$226,000 $10,750,086 $14,073,801

$3,097,715 $3,097,715 $10,976,086
$226,000 $10,750,086 $14,073,801

55.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$38,621

$38,621

$38,621

55.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$62,319

55.100 -Child and Adolescent Addictive Diseases Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide services to children and adolescents for the safe withdrawal from abused substances

and promote a transition to productive living.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,136,336

$3,136,336

$3,198,655

State General Funds

$3,136,336

$3,136,336

$3,198,655

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$10,976,086 $10,976,086 $10,976,086

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$226,000

$226,000

$226,000

Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959$10,750,086 $10,750,086 $10,750,086

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,112,422 $14,112,422 $14,174,741

Child and Adolescent Developmental Disabilities

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, residential, support, and education services to promote independence for

children and adolescents with developmental disabilities.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,462,945 $8,462,945 $2,898,692 $2,898,692
$65,839 $5,839 $5,839
$60,000 $60,000 $11,427,476

$8,462,945 $8,462,945 $2,898,692 $2,898,692
$65,839 $5,839 $5,839
$60,000 $60,000 $11,427,476

$8,462,945 $8,462,945 $2,898,692 $2,898,692
$65,839 $5,839 $5,839 $60,000 $60,000 $11,427,476

56.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$54,031

$54,031

$54,031

56.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$49,922

$91,304

56.3 Reduce one-time funds for the Marcus Institute provided in HB948 (2010 Session). (H:Decrease waiting list for services provided to children with developmental disabilities)(S:Restore funds for the Marcus Institute)

State General Funds

($235,000)

$0

$0

56.4 Reduce funds to reflect an increase in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 65.80% to 65.95%.

State General Funds

($649,249)

56.100 -Child and Adolescent Developmental Disabilities

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, residential, support, and education services to promote independence for

children and adolescents with developmental disabilities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$8,281,976

$8,566,898

$7,959,031

State General Funds

$8,281,976

$8,566,898

$7,959,031

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,898,692

$2,898,692

$2,898,692

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$2,898,692

$2,898,692

$2,898,692

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$65,839

$65,839

$65,839

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$5,839

$5,839

$5,839

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$5,839

$5,839

$5,839

Sales and Services

$60,000

$60,000

$60,000

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$60,000 $11,246,507

$60,000 $11,531,429

$60,000 $10,923,562

Child and Adolescent Forensic Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, treatment and residential services to children and adolescents clients

referred by Georgia's criminal justice or corrections system.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,099,895 $3,099,895 $3,099,895

$3,099,895 $3,099,895 $3,099,895

$3,099,895 $3,099,895 $3,099,895

57.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$16,970

$16,970

$16,970

57.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$53,150

$75,095

57.100 -Child and Adolescent Forensic Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, treatment and residential services to children and adolescents clients

referred by Georgia's criminal justice or corrections system.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,116,865

$3,170,015

$3,191,960

State General Funds

$3,116,865

$3,170,015

$3,191,960

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,116,865

$3,170,015

$3,191,960

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, treatment, crisis stabilization, and residential services to children and

adolescents with mental illness.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Community Mental Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.958 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized

$67,817,429 $67,817,429 $9,432,552 $6,668,769 $2,763,783
$85,000 $85,000 $85,000

$67,817,429 $67,817,429 $9,432,552 $6,668,769 $2,763,783
$85,000 $85,000 $85,000

$67,817,429 $67,817,429 $9,432,552 $6,668,769 $2,763,783
$85,000 $85,000 $85,000

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TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts Federal Funds Transfers FF Grant to Local Educational Agencies CFDA84.010
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,584,781 $2,536,683 $2,536,683
$48,098 $48,098 $79,919,762

$2,584,781 $2,536,683 $2,536,683
$48,098 $48,098 $79,919,762

$2,584,781 $2,536,683 $2,536,683
$48,098 $48,098 $79,919,762

58.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$228,479

$228,479

$228,479

58.2 Transfer funds from the Direct Care Support Services program related to the transition of child and adolescent programs to community settings to properly align expenditures.

State General Funds

$3,576,293

$3,576,293

$3,576,293

58.3 Increase funds to reflect the loss of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) rate.

State General Funds

$3,790,838

$3,790,838

$3,278,460

58.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$171,878

$270,446

58.100 -Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, treatment, crisis stabilization, and residential services to children and

adolescents with mental illness.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$75,413,039 $75,584,917 $75,171,107

State General Funds

$75,413,039 $75,584,917 $75,171,107

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$9,432,552

$9,432,552

$9,432,552

Community Mental Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.958 $6,668,769 $6,668,769 $6,668,769

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$2,763,783

$2,763,783

$2,763,783

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$85,000

$85,000

$85,000

Sales and Services

$85,000

$85,000

$85,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$85,000

$85,000

$85,000

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$2,584,781

$2,584,781

$2,584,781

State Funds Transfers

$2,536,683

$2,536,683

$2,536,683

Agency to Agency Contracts

$2,536,683

$2,536,683

$2,536,683

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Federal Funds Transfers FF Grant to Local Educational Agencies CFDA84.010
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$48,098 $48,098 $87,515,372

$48,098 $48,098 $87,687,250

$48,098 $48,098 $87,273,440

Departmental Administration-Behavioral Health

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all mental health, developmental disabilities and addictive

diseases programs of the department.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Indirect FFID Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$33,974,332 $33,974,332 $4,378,613 $4,378,613
$399,476 $377,343 $377,343 $22,133 $22,133 $7,265,270 $7,265,270 $7,265,270 $46,017,691

$33,974,332 $33,974,332 $4,378,613 $4,378,613
$399,476 $377,343 $377,343 $22,133 $22,133 $7,265,270 $7,265,270 $7,265,270 $46,017,691

$33,974,332 $33,974,332 $4,378,613 $4,378,613
$399,476 $377,343 $377,343
$22,133 $22,133 $7,265,270 $7,265,270 $7,265,270 $46,017,691

59.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($138,259)

($138,259)

($138,259)

59.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$577,247

$577,247

$577,247

59.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$127,120

$127,120

$127,120

59.4 Transfer funds from the Department of Human Services related to the Department of Human Resources reorganization for software licensing.

State General Funds

$555,196

$555,196

$555,196

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59.5 Reclassify other funds as federal funds in accordance with State Accounting Office Financial Management Policies and Procedures.

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 FFIND Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 FFID Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,265,270
($7,265,270) $0

$7,265,270
($7,265,270) $0

$7,265,270 ($7,265,270)
$0

59.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$476,979

$672,490

59.100 -Departmental Administration-Behavioral Health

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all mental health, developmental disabilities and addictive

diseases programs of the department.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$35,095,636 $35,572,615 $35,768,126

State General Funds

$35,095,636 $35,572,615 $35,768,126

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$11,643,883 $11,643,883 $11,643,883

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$4,378,613

$4,378,613

$4,378,613

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$7,265,270

$7,265,270

FFIND Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$7,265,270

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$399,476

$399,476

$399,476

Intergovernmental Transfers

$377,343

$377,343

$377,343

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$377,343

$377,343

$377,343

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$22,133

$22,133

$22,133

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$22,133

$22,133

$22,133

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$47,138,995 $47,615,974 $47,811,485

Direct Care and Support Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to operate seven state-owned and operated hospitals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services

$147,609,055 $147,609,055
$27,214,704 $668,024 $668,024
$26,546,680

$147,609,055 $147,609,055
$27,214,704 $668,024 $668,024
$26,546,680

$147,609,055 $147,609,055 $27,214,704
$668,024 $668,024 $26,546,680

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts Central State Hospital Food and Utility Sales
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$26,546,680 $6,312,580 $6,312,580
$412,580 $5,900,000 $181,136,339

$26,546,680 $6,312,580 $6,312,580
$412,580 $5,900,000 $181,136,339

$26,546,680 $6,312,580 $6,312,580
$412,580 $5,900,000 $181,136,339

60.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$821,810

$821,810

$821,810

60.2 Transfer funds to the Child and Adolescent Mental Health program related to the transition of child and adolescent programs to community settings to properly align expenditures.

State General Funds

($3,576,293) ($3,576,293) ($3,576,293)

60.3 Reduce funds to reflect savings from serving fewer consumers in institutions by closing one state hospital. (H and S:Recognize savings from moving hospital patients into community services)

State General Funds

($3,270,191) ($3,270,191) ($3,270,191)

60.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$11,628,691

$5,657,590

60.100 -Direct Care and Support Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to operate seven state-owned and operated hospitals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$141,584,381 $153,213,072 $147,241,971

State General Funds

$141,584,381 $153,213,072 $147,241,971

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$27,214,704 $27,214,704 $27,214,704

Royalties and Rents

$668,024

$668,024

$668,024

Royalties and Rents Not Itemized

$668,024

$668,024

$668,024

Sales and Services

$26,546,680 $26,546,680 $26,546,680

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$26,546,680 $26,546,680 $26,546,680

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$6,312,580

$6,312,580

$6,312,580

State Funds Transfers

$6,312,580

$6,312,580

$6,312,580

Agency to Agency Contracts

$412,580

$412,580

$412,580

Central State Hospital Food and Utility Sales

$5,900,000

$5,900,000

$5,900,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$175,111,665 $186,740,356 $180,769,255

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Substance Abuse Prevention

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote the health and well-being of children, youth, families and communities through

preventing the use and/or abuse of alcohol, tobacco and drugs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$121,792 $121,792 $12,425,661 $1,779,050 $10,646,611 $12,547,453

$121,792 $121,792 $12,425,661 $1,779,050 $10,646,611 $12,547,453

$121,792 $121,792 $12,425,661 $1,779,050 $10,646,611 $12,547,453

61.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$42,615

$42,615

$42,615

61.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$41,531

61.100 -Substance Abuse Prevention

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote the health and well-being of children, youth, families and communities through

preventing the use and/or abuse of alcohol, tobacco and drugs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$164,407

$164,407

$205,938

State General Funds

$164,407

$164,407

$205,938

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$12,425,661 $12,425,661 $12,425,661

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,779,050

$1,779,050

$1,779,050

Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959$10,646,611 $10,646,611 $10,646,611

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,590,068 $12,590,068 $12,631,599

Developmental Disabilities, Governor's Council on

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote quality services and support for people with developmental disabilities and their

families.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$50,607 $50,607 $2,427,624

$50,607 $50,607 $2,427,624

$50,607 $50,607 $2,427,624

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,427,624 $2,478,231

$2,427,624 $2,478,231

$2,427,624 $2,478,231

62.1 Reduce funds for contracts. State General Funds

($5,061)

($5,061)

($5,061)

62.100 -Developmental Disabilities, Governor's Council on

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote quality services and support for people with developmental disabilities and their

families.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$45,546

$45,546

$45,546

State General Funds

$45,546

$45,546

$45,546

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,427,624

$2,427,624

$2,427,624

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,427,624

$2,427,624

$2,427,624

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,473,170

$2,473,170

$2,473,170

Sexual Offender Review Board

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is protecting Georgia's children by identifying convicted sexual offenders that present the greatest

risk of sexually reoffending.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$767,059 $767,059 $767,059

$767,059 $767,059 $767,059

$767,059 $767,059 $767,059

63.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$10,405

$9,054

63.100 -Sexual Offender Review Board

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is protecting Georgia's children by identifying convicted sexual offenders that present the greatest

risk of sexually reoffending.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$767,059

$777,464

$776,113

State General Funds

$767,059

$777,464

$776,113

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$767,059

$777,464

$776,113

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Section 16: Community Affairs, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Intergovernmental Transfers Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$25,665,615 $25,665,615 $167,430,169 $167,430,169 $11,514,015
$339,070 $9,895,929 $1,279,016 $204,609,799

$25,665,615 $25,665,615 $167,430,169 $167,430,169 $11,514,015
$339,070 $9,895,929 $1,279,016 $204,609,799

$25,665,615 $25,665,615 $167,430,169 $167,430,169 $11,514,015
$339,070 $9,895,929 $1,279,016 $204,609,799

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Intergovernmental Transfers Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$27,152,757 $27,219,935

$27,152,757 $27,219,935

$167,430,169 $167,430,169

$167,430,169 $167,430,169

$11,514,015 $11,514,015

$339,070

$339,070

$9,895,929

$9,895,929

$1,279,016

$1,279,016

$206,096,941 $206,164,119

$27,148,581 $27,148,581 $167,430,169 $167,430,169 $11,514,015
$339,070 $9,895,929 $1,279,016 $206,092,765

Building Construction

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain up-to-date minimum building construction standards for all new structures built in

the state; to inspect factory built (modular) buildings to ensure Georgia's minimum construction codes are met; to review proposed

enhancements to local government construction codes; and to provide professional training to building inspectors and builders on

Georgia's construction codes.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services

$218,821 $218,821 $239,704 $239,704

$218,821 $218,821 $239,704 $239,704

$218,821 $218,821 $239,704 $239,704

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$239,704 $458,525

$239,704 $458,525

$239,704 $458,525

64.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$273

$273

$273

64.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$6,850

$5,960

64.3 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($1,564)

64.100 -Building Construction

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain up-to-date minimum building construction standards for all new structures built in

the state; to inspect factory built (modular) buildings to ensure Georgia's minimum construction codes are met; to review proposed

enhancements to local government construction codes; and to provide professional training to building inspectors and builders on

Georgia's construction codes.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$219,094

$225,944

$223,490

State General Funds

$219,094

$225,944

$223,490

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$239,704

$239,704

$239,704

Sales and Services

$239,704

$239,704

$239,704

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$239,704

$239,704

$239,704

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$458,798

$465,648

$463,194

Coordinated Planning

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that county and city governments meet the requirements of the Georgia Planning Act of

1989 by establishing standards and procedures for comprehensive plans and reviewing plans submitted by local governments; to

provide training and assistance to local governments in completing comprehensive plans for quality growth by offering mapping and

Geographical Information System (GIS) services, online planning tools, and resource teams, and funding the regional planning efforts

of Regional Commissions; and to provide annexation reports from Georgia cities to the U.S. Census Bureau.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized

$4,471,871 $4,471,871
$69,038 $69,038

$4,471,871 $4,471,871
$69,038 $69,038

$4,471,871 $4,471,871
$69,038 $69,038

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$192,015 $192,015 $192,015 $4,732,924

$192,015 $192,015 $192,015 $4,732,924

$192,015 $192,015 $192,015 $4,732,924

65.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$3,184

$3,184

$3,184

65.2 Reduce funds for the 12 Regional Commissions.

State General Funds

($286,309)

($286,309)

($286,309)

65.3 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($95,000)

($95,000)

65.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$35,997

$36,845

65.5 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($16,492)

65.100 -Coordinated Planning

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that county and city governments meet the requirements of the Georgia Planning Act of

1989 by establishing standards and procedures for comprehensive plans and reviewing plans submitted by local governments; to

provide training and assistance to local governments in completing comprehensive plans for quality growth by offering mapping and

Geographical Information System (GIS) services, online planning tools, and resource teams, and funding the regional planning efforts

of Regional Commissions; and to provide annexation reports from Georgia cities to the U.S. Census Bureau.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,188,746

$4,129,743

$4,114,099

State General Funds

$4,188,746

$4,129,743

$4,114,099

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$69,038

$69,038

$69,038

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$69,038

$69,038

$69,038

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$192,015

$192,015

$192,015

Sales and Services

$192,015

$192,015

$192,015

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$192,015

$192,015

$192,015

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,449,799

$4,390,796

$4,375,152

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Departmental Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,259,529 $1,259,529 $1,773,802 $1,773,802 $2,109,845
$83,091 $83,091 $1,445,366 $1,445,366 $581,388 $581,388 $5,143,176

$1,259,529 $1,259,529 $1,773,802 $1,773,802 $2,109,845
$83,091 $83,091 $1,445,366 $1,445,366 $581,388 $581,388 $5,143,176

$1,259,529 $1,259,529 $1,773,802 $1,773,802 $2,109,845
$83,091 $83,091 $1,445,366 $1,445,366 $581,388 $581,388 $5,143,176

66.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$17,556

$17,556

$17,556

66.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($119,409)

($119,409)

($58,956)

66.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$41,035

$30,182

66.4 Reduce funds and direct the agency to outsource payroll functions to the State Accounting Office's Shared Services initiative starting September 1, 2011.

State General Funds

($35,777)

66.100 -Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,157,676

$1,198,711

$1,212,534

State General Funds

$1,157,676

$1,198,711

$1,212,534

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,773,802

$1,773,802

$1,773,802

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,773,802

$1,773,802

$1,773,802

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,109,845

$2,109,845

$2,109,845

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Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized
Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$83,091 $83,091 $1,445,366 $1,445,366 $581,388 $581,388 $5,041,323

$83,091 $83,091 $1,445,366 $1,445,366 $581,388 $581,388 $5,082,358

$83,091 $83,091 $1,445,366 $1,445,366 $581,388 $581,388 $5,096,181

Federal Community and Economic Development Programs

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer federal grant and loan programs to promote volunteerism and community and

economic development among local governments, development authorities, and private entities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,639,431 $1,639,431 $45,205,628 $45,205,628
$309,587 $243,318 $243,318 $66,269 $66,269 $47,154,646

$1,639,431 $1,639,431 $45,205,628 $45,205,628
$309,587 $243,318 $243,318 $66,269 $66,269 $47,154,646

$1,639,431 $1,639,431 $45,205,628 $45,205,628
$309,587 $243,318 $243,318
$66,269 $66,269 $47,154,646

68.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$11,016

$11,016

$11,016

68.2 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($38,281)

($103,281)

($103,281)

68.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$28,115

$24,464

68.4 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($6,908)

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68.100 -Federal Community and Economic Development Programs

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer federal grant and loan programs to promote volunteerism and community and

economic development among local governments, development authorities, and private entities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,612,166

$1,575,281

$1,564,722

State General Funds

$1,612,166

$1,575,281

$1,564,722

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$45,205,628 $45,205,628 $45,205,628

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$45,205,628 $45,205,628 $45,205,628

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$309,587

$309,587

$309,587

Intergovernmental Transfers

$243,318

$243,318

$243,318

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$243,318

$243,318

$243,318

Sales and Services

$66,269

$66,269

$66,269

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$66,269

$66,269

$66,269

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$47,127,381 $47,090,496 $47,079,937

Homeownership Programs

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to expand the supply of affordable housing through rehabilitation and construction financing,

and to promote homeownership for low and moderate income individuals by providing sustainable housing grants to local

governments, administering mortgage and down payment assistance programs for low and moderate income homebuyers, and

offering homeownership counseling and home buyer education programs through a partnership with private providers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $794,163 $794,163 $3,837,828 $3,837,828 $3,837,828 $4,631,991

$0 $0 $794,163 $794,163 $3,837,828 $3,837,828 $3,837,828 $4,631,991

$0 $0 $794,163 $794,163 $3,837,828 $3,837,828 $3,837,828 $4,631,991

69.100 -Homeownership Programs

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to expand the supply of affordable housing through rehabilitation and construction financing,

and to promote homeownership for low and moderate income individuals by providing sustainable housing grants to local

governments, administering mortgage and down payment assistance programs for low and moderate income homebuyers, and

offering homeownership counseling and home buyer education programs through a partnership with private providers.

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$794,163 $794,163 $3,837,828 $3,837,828 $3,837,828 $4,631,991

$794,163 $794,163 $3,837,828 $3,837,828 $3,837,828 $4,631,991

$794,163 $794,163 $3,837,828 $3,837,828 $3,837,828 $4,631,991

Regional Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote access to Department services and assistance through a statewide network of regional

representatives, to provide technical assistance and grants to local communities to achieve goals relating to housing and community

and economic development projects and services that are in-line with the community's comprehensive plan, and to develop leadership

infrastructure across local governments.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,080,551 $1,080,551
$105,625 $105,625 $175,000 $175,000 $175,000 $1,361,176

$1,080,551 $1,080,551
$105,625 $105,625 $175,000 $175,000 $175,000 $1,361,176

$1,080,551 $1,080,551
$105,625 $105,625 $175,000 $175,000 $175,000 $1,361,176

71.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$2,172

$2,172

$2,172

71.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$32,328

$28,130

71.3 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($16,738)

($16,738)

71.4 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($20,250)

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71.100 -Regional Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote access to Department services and assistance through a statewide network of regional

representatives, to provide technical assistance and grants to local communities to achieve goals relating to housing and community

and economic development projects and services that are in-line with the community's comprehensive plan, and to develop leadership

infrastructure across local governments.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,082,723

$1,098,313

$1,073,865

State General Funds

$1,082,723

$1,098,313

$1,073,865

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$105,625

$105,625

$105,625

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$105,625

$105,625

$105,625

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$175,000

$175,000

$175,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$175,000

$175,000

$175,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$175,000

$175,000

$175,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,363,348

$1,378,938

$1,354,490

Rental Housing Programs

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide affordable rental housing to very low, low, and moderate-income households by

allocating federal and state housing tax credits on a competitive basis, by administering low-interest loans for affordable rental

housing, by researching affordable housing issues, and by providing tenant-based assistance to low income individuals and families

allowing them to rent safe, decent, and sanitary dwelling units in the private rental market.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,621,738 $2,621,738 $118,208,730 $118,208,730 $3,067,096 $3,067,096 $3,067,096 $123,897,564

$2,621,738 $2,621,738 $118,208,730 $118,208,730 $3,067,096 $3,067,096 $3,067,096 $123,897,564

$2,621,738 $2,621,738 $118,208,730 $118,208,730 $3,067,096 $3,067,096 $3,067,096 $123,897,564

72.1 Eliminate funds for down payment assistance and use existing funds to meet federal match requirement.

State General Funds

($2,621,738) ($2,621,738) ($2,621,738)

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72.100 -Rental Housing Programs

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide affordable rental housing to very low, low, and moderate-income households by

allocating federal and state housing tax credits on a competitive basis, by administering low-interest loans for affordable rental

housing, by researching affordable housing issues, and by providing tenant-based assistance to low income individuals and families

allowing them to rent safe, decent, and sanitary dwelling units in the private rental market.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$118,208,730 $118,208,730 $118,208,730

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$118,208,730 $118,208,730 $118,208,730

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,067,096

$3,067,096

$3,067,096

Intergovernmental Transfers

$3,067,096

$3,067,096

$3,067,096

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$3,067,096

$3,067,096

$3,067,096

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$121,275,826 $121,275,826 $121,275,826

Research and Surveys

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to conduct surveys and collect financial and management data from local governments and

authorities in accordance with Georgia law.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$374,162 $374,162 $374,162

$374,162 $374,162 $374,162

$374,162 $374,162 $374,162

73.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$555

$555

$555

73.2 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($16,691)

($16,691)

($16,691)

73.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$11,378

$9,900

73.4 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($2,239)

73.100 -Research and Surveys

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to conduct surveys and collect financial and management data from local governments and

authorities in accordance with Georgia law.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$358,026 $358,026 $358,026

$369,404 $369,404 $369,404

$365,687 $365,687 $365,687

Special Housing Initiatives

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the State Housing Trust Fund; to provide grants for providers of shelter and services to

the homeless; to administer loans and grants for affordable housing; to offer local communities collaboration and technical

assistance in the development and implementation of an affordable housing plan; and to provide for other special housing initiatives.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,107,892 $3,107,892 $1,254,596 $1,254,596 $1,107,466
$255,979 $255,979 $851,487 $851,487 $5,469,954

$3,107,892 $3,107,892 $1,254,596 $1,254,596 $1,107,466
$255,979 $255,979 $851,487 $851,487 $5,469,954

$3,107,892 $3,107,892 $1,254,596 $1,254,596 $1,107,466
$255,979 $255,979 $851,487 $851,487 $5,469,954

74.1 Eliminate one-time funds for the Columbus House of Mercy provided in HB 948 (2010 Session).

State General Funds

($75,000)

($75,000)

($75,000)

74.2 Reduce funds for the State Housing Trust Fund.

State General Funds

($70,000)

($70,000)

74.100 -Special Housing Initiatives

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the State Housing Trust Fund; to provide grants for providers of shelter and services to

the homeless; to administer loans and grants for affordable housing; to offer local communities collaboration and technical

assistance in the development and implementation of an affordable housing plan; and to provide for other special housing initiatives.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,032,892

$2,962,892

$2,962,892

State General Funds

$3,032,892

$2,962,892

$2,962,892

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,254,596

$1,254,596

$1,254,596

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,254,596

$1,254,596

$1,254,596

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,107,466 $255,979 $255,979 $851,487 $851,487
$5,394,954

$1,107,466 $255,979 $255,979 $851,487 $851,487
$5,324,954

$1,107,466 $255,979 $255,979 $851,487 $851,487
$5,324,954

State Community Development Programs

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist Georgia cities, small towns, and neighborhoods in the development of their core

commercial areas and to champion new development opportunities for rural Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$854,677 $854,677
$5,000 $5,000 $320,793 $121,153 $121,153 $199,640 $199,640 $1,180,470

$854,677 $854,677
$5,000 $5,000 $320,793 $121,153 $121,153 $199,640 $199,640 $1,180,470

$854,677 $854,677
$5,000 $5,000 $320,793 $121,153 $121,153 $199,640 $199,640 $1,180,470

75.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$2,536

$2,536

$2,536

75.2 Reduce funds for personnel. (H and S:Reduce funds for operations)

State General Funds

($91,738)

($20,000)

($20,000)

75.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$23,068

$20,072

75.4 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($10,395)

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75.100 -State Community Development Programs

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist Georgia cities, small towns, and neighborhoods in the development of their core

commercial areas and to champion new development opportunities for rural Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$765,475

$860,281

$846,890

State General Funds

$765,475

$860,281

$846,890

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$5,000

$5,000

$5,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$5,000

$5,000

$5,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$320,793

$320,793

$320,793

Intergovernmental Transfers

$121,153

$121,153

$121,153

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$121,153

$121,153

$121,153

Sales and Services

$199,640

$199,640

$199,640

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$199,640

$199,640

$199,640

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,091,268

$1,186,074

$1,172,683

State Economic Development Program

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants and loans to local governments and businesses and to leverage private

investment in order to attract and promote economic development and job creation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,560,084 $6,560,084
$13,587 $13,587 $154,681 $154,681 $154,681 $6,728,352

$6,560,084 $6,560,084
$13,587 $13,587 $154,681 $154,681 $154,681 $6,728,352

$6,560,084 $6,560,084
$13,587 $13,587 $154,681 $154,681 $154,681 $6,728,352

76.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$221

$221

$221

76.2 Increase funds for Regional Economic Business Assistance (REBA) grants.

State General Funds

$5,000,000

$5,000,000

$5,000,000

76.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$1,782

$1,550

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76.4 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS). State General Funds

($2,605)

76.100 -State Economic Development Program

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants and loans to local governments and businesses and to leverage private

investment in order to attract and promote economic development and job creation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$11,560,305 $11,562,087 $11,559,250

State General Funds

$11,560,305 $11,562,087 $11,559,250

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$13,587

$13,587

$13,587

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$13,587

$13,587

$13,587

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$154,681

$154,681

$154,681

Intergovernmental Transfers

$154,681

$154,681

$154,681

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$154,681

$154,681

$154,681

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,728,573 $11,730,355 $11,727,518

Payments to Georgia Environmental Finance Authority

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for water, wastewater, solid waste, energy, and land conservation projects.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$286,358 $286,358 $286,358

$286,358 $286,358 $286,358

$286,358 $286,358 $286,358

77.1 Reduce funds. State General Funds

($2,863)

($2,863)

77.100 -Payments to Georgia Environmental Finance Authority

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for water, wastewater, solid waste, energy, and land conservation projects.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$286,358

$283,495

$283,495

State General Funds

$286,358

$283,495

$283,495

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$286,358

$283,495

$283,495

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Payments to Georgia Regional Transportation Authority

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve Georgia's mobility, air quality, and land use practices by operating the Xpress bus

service, conducting transportation improvement studies, producing an annual Air Quality Report, and reviewing Developments of

Regional Impact.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,190,501 $3,190,501 $3,190,501

$3,190,501 $3,190,501 $3,190,501

$3,190,501 $3,190,501 $3,190,501

78.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($15,396)

($15,396)

($15,396)

78.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$33,241

$33,241

$33,241

78.3 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect projected expenditures in the Administration program.

State General Funds

($63,101)

($63,101)

($63,101)

78.4 Utilize existing federal funds for personnel in the Transportation Project Planning program.

State General Funds

($255,949)

($255,949)

($255,949)

78.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$93,381

$81,254

78.6 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($28,893)

($28,893)

78.100 -Payments to Georgia Regional Transportation Authority

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve Georgia's mobility, air quality, and land use practices by operating the Xpress bus

service, conducting transportation improvement studies, producing an annual Air Quality Report, and reviewing Developments of

Regional Impact.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,889,296

$2,953,784

$2,941,657

State General Funds

$2,889,296

$2,953,784

$2,941,657

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,889,296

$2,953,784

$2,941,657

Payments to OneGeorgia Authority

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for the OneGeorgia Authority.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

Section 17: Community Health, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund Nursing Home Provider Fees Hospital Provider Fee
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Immunization CFDA93.712 ARRA-Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 ARRA-Promote Health Info Tech CFDA93.719 ARRA-Special Education - Preschool Grants Federal Funds Not Itemized Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Reserved Fund Balances Intergovernmental Transfers Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Sales and Services Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Federal Funds Transfers

Section Total - Continuation

$2,073,369,665 $1,598,718,072
$112,361,397 $1,960,848
$131,321,939 $229,007,409 $6,597,625,021
$2,494,714 $748,909,573
$913,649 $10,050,396 $433,475,529 $21,823,532 $5,138,246,929 $2,911,798 $232,742,225 $6,056,676 $288,675,871
$524,276 $60,360,097 $214,057,828
$242,519 $3,015,936 $10,475,215 $3,139,220,382 $3,129,995,924
$70,689

$2,073,369,665 $1,598,718,072
$112,361,397 $1,960,848
$131,321,939 $229,007,409 $6,597,625,021
$2,494,714 $748,909,573
$913,649 $10,050,396 $433,475,529 $21,823,532 $5,138,246,929 $2,911,798 $232,742,225 $6,056,676 $288,675,871
$524,276 $60,360,097 $214,057,828
$242,519 $3,015,936 $10,475,215 $3,139,220,382 $3,129,995,924
$70,689

$2,073,369,665 $1,598,718,072
$112,361,397 $1,960,848
$131,321,939 $229,007,409 $6,597,625,021
$2,494,714 $748,909,573
$913,649 $10,050,396 $433,475,529 $21,823,532 $5,138,246,929 $2,911,798 $232,742,225 $6,056,676 $288,675,871
$524,276 $60,360,097 $214,057,828
$242,519 $3,015,936 $10,475,215 $3,139,220,382 $3,129,995,924
$70,689

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Federal Funds Indirect TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,153,769

$9,153,769

$9,153,769

$12,098,890,939 $12,098,890,939 $12,098,890,939

Section Total - Final

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,715,605,972 $2,643,782,115 $2,627,355,231

State General Funds

$2,245,625,369 $2,173,801,512 $2,148,086,213

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$112,586,908 $112,586,908 $121,875,323

Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund

$1,933,708

$1,933,708

$1,933,708

Nursing Home Provider Fees

$131,321,939 $131,321,939 $131,321,939

Hospital Provider Fee

$224,138,048 $224,138,048 $224,138,048

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$5,712,042,712 $5,584,340,124 $5,534,403,910

ARRA-Promote Health Info Tech CFDA93.719

$2,500,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$433,475,529 $433,475,529 $433,475,529

Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994 $21,823,532 $21,823,532 $21,823,532

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$5,036,833,775 $4,912,806,837 $4,862,371,758

Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 $2,911,798 $2,911,798 $2,911,798

State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767

$203,067,718 $199,392,068 $194,590,933

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$13,930,360 $13,930,360

FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558

$16,730,360

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$229,315,774 $237,115,774 $235,815,774

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$524,276

$524,276

$524,276

Reserved Fund Balances

$7,800,000

$6,500,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$214,057,828 $214,057,828 $214,057,828

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$1,242,519

$1,242,519

$1,242,519

Sales and Services

$3,015,936

$3,015,936

$3,015,936

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties

$10,475,215 $10,475,215 $10,475,215

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$3,279,919,919 $3,403,466,056 $3,419,389,726

State Funds Transfers

$3,279,849,230 $3,403,395,367 $3,419,319,037

Federal Funds Transfers

$70,689

$70,689

$70,689

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,936,884,377 $11,868,704,069 $11,816,964,641

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Adolescent and Adult Health Promotion

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide education and services to promote the health and well being of Georgians. Activities

include preventing teenage pregnancies, tobacco use prevention, cancer screening and prevention, and family planning services.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994 Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Indirect FFID Temporary Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,591,492 $4,526,315 $5,065,177 $25,479,286 $19,193,412
$187,504 $41,694 $6,056,676 $6,056,676 $400,139 $400,139 $400,139 $9,153,769 $9,153,769 $9,153,769 $44,624,686

$9,591,492 $4,526,315 $5,065,177 $25,479,286 $19,193,412
$187,504 $41,694 $6,056,676 $6,056,676 $400,139 $400,139 $400,139 $9,153,769 $9,153,769 $9,153,769 $44,624,686

$9,591,492 $4,526,315 $5,065,177 $25,479,286 $19,193,412
$187,504 $41,694
$6,056,676 $6,056,676
$400,139 $400,139 $400,139 $9,153,769 $9,153,769 $9,153,769 $44,624,686

80.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$8,564

$8,564

$8,564

80.2 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($118,697)

($118,697)

($118,697)

80.3 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($358,461)

($358,461)

($358,461)

80.4 Reduce funds for programmatic grant-in-aid to County Boards of Health.

State General Funds

($35,732)

($35,732)

($35,732)

80.5 Reduce funds for contracts.

State General Funds

($150,000)

($150,000)

($150,000)

80.6 Replace funds.

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State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($87,262) $87,262
$0

($87,262) $87,262
$0

($87,262) $87,262
$0

80.7 Reduce funds based on prior year expenditures.

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

($1,280,085) ($1,280,085) ($1,280,085)

80.8 Reclassify other funds as federal funds in accordance with State Accounting Office Financial Management Policies and Procedures.

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558 FFID Temporary Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,153,769
($9,153,769) $0

$9,153,769
($9,153,769) $0

($4,776,591) $13,930,360 ($9,153,769)
$0

80.9 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$38,154

$33,199

80.100 -Adolescent and Adult Health Promotion

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide education and services to promote the health and well being of Georgians. Activities

include preventing teenage pregnancies, tobacco use prevention, cancer screening and prevention, and family planning services.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$8,937,166

$8,975,320

$8,970,365

State General Funds

$3,784,727

$3,822,881

$3,817,926

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$5,152,439

$5,152,439

$5,152,439

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$33,352,970 $33,352,970 $33,352,970

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$19,193,412 $19,193,412 $19,193,412

Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994

$187,504

$187,504

$187,504

Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 $41,694

$41,694

$41,694

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$13,930,360 $13,930,360

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 $13,930,360 $13,930,360

FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558

$13,930,360

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$400,139

$400,139

$400,139

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$400,139

$400,139

$400,139

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$400,139

$400,139

$400,139

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$42,690,275 $42,728,429 $42,723,474

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Adult Essential Health Treatment Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide treatment and services to low income Georgians with cancer, Georgians at risk of

stroke or heart attacks, and refugees.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,809,846 $1,334,846 $6,475,000 $1,742,564
$967,454 $775,110 $9,552,410

$7,809,846 $1,334,846 $6,475,000 $1,742,564
$967,454 $775,110 $9,552,410

$7,809,846 $1,334,846 $6,475,000 $1,742,564
$967,454 $775,110 $9,552,410

81.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$4,579

$4,579

$4,579

81.2 Reduce funds for contracts by moving high cost Hemophilia clients into the federal Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan (PECIP). (S:Reflect $80,263 of the reduction in the Infant and Child Essential Health Treatment Services program)

State General Funds

($680,263)

($680,263)

($600,000)

81.3 Replace funds.

State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($138,249) $138,249
$0

($138,249) $138,249
$0

($138,249) $138,249
$0

81.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$25,407

$15,112

81.98 Transfer funds to the Infectious Disease Control program for refugee health screenings and testing.

Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($967,454) ($967,454)

($967,454) ($967,454)

($967,454) ($967,454)

81.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide treatment and services to low income Georgians with cancer, and Georgians at risk of stroke or heart attacks. House: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide treatment and services to low income Georgians with cancer, and Georgians at risk of stroke or heart attacks. Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide treatment and services to low income Georgians with cancer, and

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Georgians at risk of stroke or heart attacks.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

81.100 -Adult Essential Health Treatment Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide treatment and services to low income Georgians with cancer, and Georgians at risk of

stroke or heart attacks.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,134,162

$7,159,569

$7,229,537

State General Funds

$520,913

$546,320

$616,288

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$6,613,249

$6,613,249

$6,613,249

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$775,110

$775,110

$775,110

Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 $775,110

$775,110

$775,110

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,909,272

$7,934,679

$8,004,647

Departmental Administration and Program Support

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all departmental programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Health Insurance Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$85,955,008 $85,823,213
$131,795 $253,657,941
$5,654,210 $224,711,005
$87,135 $23,205,591 $1,854,039
$242,519 $242,519 $1,611,520 $1,611,520 $21,102,191 $21,102,191 $21,102,191 $362,569,179

$85,955,008 $85,823,213
$131,795 $253,657,941
$5,654,210 $224,711,005
$87,135 $23,205,591 $1,854,039
$242,519 $242,519 $1,611,520 $1,611,520 $21,102,191 $21,102,191 $21,102,191 $362,569,179

$85,955,008 $85,823,213
$131,795 $253,657,941
$5,654,210 $224,711,005
$87,135 $23,205,591 $1,854,039
$242,519 $242,519 $1,611,520 $1,611,520 $21,102,191 $21,102,191 $21,102,191 $362,569,179

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82.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$42,034

$42,034

$42,034

82.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$1,266,253

$1,266,253

$1,266,253

82.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$224,555

$224,555

$224,555

82.4 Transfer funds related to the Department of Human Resources reorganization from the Department of Human Services Departmental Administration program for Public Health telecommunications ($2,295,090) and software licensing ($237,186).

State General Funds

$2,532,276

$2,532,276

$2,532,276

82.5 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($147,144) ($58,858) ($206,002)

($147,144) ($58,858) ($206,002)

($147,144) ($58,858) ($206,002)

82.6 Reduce funds for the annualized space consolidation savings.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($62,063) ($62,063) ($124,126)

($62,063) ($62,063) ($124,126)

($62,063) ($62,063) ($124,126)

82.7 Reduce funds for computer contracts to reflect savings from the transition to a new Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS) vendor.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($5,815,788) ($5,815,788) ($11,631,576)

($5,815,788) ($5,815,788) ($11,631,576)

($5,815,788) ($5,815,788) ($11,631,576)

82.8 Replace funds for a nursing home eligibility online processing system.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($200,000) $200,000
$0

($200,000) $200,000
$0

($200,000) $200,000
$0

82.9 Replace funds with fraud control global settlement funds.

State General Funds Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($1,000,000) $1,000,000
$0

($1,000,000) $1,000,000
$0

($1,000,000) $1,000,000
$0

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82.10 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$1,193,505

$1,038,508

82.11 Reduce funds to reflect administrative efficiencies.

State General Funds

($1,000,000)

($500,000)

82.100 -Departmental Administration and Program Support

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all departmental programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$82,795,131 $82,988,636 $83,333,639

State General Funds

$82,663,336 $82,856,841 $83,201,844

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$131,795

$131,795

$131,795

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$247,921,232 $247,921,232 $247,921,232

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$5,654,210

$5,654,210

$5,654,210

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$218,974,296 $218,974,296 $218,974,296

Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 $87,135

$87,135

$87,135

State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767

$23,205,591 $23,205,591 $23,205,591

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,854,039

$2,854,039

$2,854,039

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$1,242,519

$1,242,519

$1,242,519

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$1,242,519

$1,242,519

$1,242,519

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties

$1,611,520

$1,611,520

$1,611,520

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized

$1,611,520

$1,611,520

$1,611,520

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$21,102,191 $21,102,191 $21,102,191

State Funds Transfers

$21,102,191 $21,102,191 $21,102,191

Health Insurance Payments

$21,102,191 $21,102,191 $21,102,191

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$354,672,593 $354,866,098 $355,211,101

Emergency Preparedness / Trauma System Improvement

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to prepare for natural disasters, bioterrorism, and other emergencies as well as improving the

capacity of the state's trauma system.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized

$3,082,935 $3,082,935 $34,520,391 $33,680,957

$3,082,935 $3,082,935 $34,520,391 $33,680,957

$3,082,935 $3,082,935 $34,520,391 $33,680,957

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Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$839,434 $37,603,326

$839,434 $37,603,326

$839,434 $37,603,326

83.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$17,090

$17,090

$17,090

83.2 Eliminate funds for trauma registry contracts and require trauma centers to report to the registry in order to be eligible for Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission grants.

State General Funds

($754,000)

($754,000)

($754,000)

83.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$53,523

$46,573

83.100 -Emergency Preparedness / Trauma System Improvement

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to prepare for natural disasters, bioterrorism, and other emergencies as well as improving the

capacity of the state's trauma system.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,346,025

$2,399,548

$2,392,598

State General Funds

$2,346,025

$2,399,548

$2,392,598

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$34,520,391 $34,520,391 $34,520,391

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$33,680,957 $33,680,957 $33,680,957

Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 $839,434

$839,434

$839,434

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$36,866,416 $36,919,939 $36,912,989

Epidemiology

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to monitor, investigate, and respond to disease, injury, and other events of public health concern.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Promote Health Info Tech CFDA93.719 Federal Funds Not Itemized Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services

$3,859,926 $3,744,289
$115,637 $5,141,516
$200,000 $4,744,766
$196,750 $25,156 $25,156

$3,859,926 $3,744,289
$115,637 $5,141,516
$200,000 $4,744,766
$196,750 $25,156 $25,156

$3,859,926 $3,744,289
$115,637 $5,141,516
$200,000 $4,744,766
$196,750 $25,156 $25,156

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$25,156 $17,600 $17,600 $17,600 $9,044,198

$25,156 $17,600 $17,600 $17,600 $9,044,198

$25,156 $17,600 $17,600 $17,600 $9,044,198

84.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$20,150

$20,150

$20,150

84.2 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($158,884)

($158,884)

($158,884)

84.3 Reduce funds for programmatic grant-in-aid to County Boards of Health.

State General Funds

($141,215)

($141,215)

($141,215)

84.4 Reduce funds for Georgia Public Health Laboratory (GPHL) testing that is duplicative of private sector services.

State General Funds

($21,890)

($21,890)

($21,890)

84.5 Increase funds due to the expiration of the increased American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) available to the Georgia Poison Control Center. (H and S:Adds $50,000 to Governor's Recommendation)

State General Funds

$212,195

$262,195

$262,195

84.6 Reduce funds due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

ARRA-Promote Health Info Tech CFDA93.719

($200,000)

($200,000)

($200,000)

84.7 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$44,747

$37,567

84.100 -Epidemiology

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to monitor, investigate, and respond to disease, injury, and other events of public health concern.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,770,282

$3,865,029

$3,857,849

State General Funds

$3,654,645

$3,749,392

$3,742,212

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$115,637

$115,637

$115,637

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$4,941,516

$4,941,516

$4,941,516

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$4,744,766

$4,744,766

$4,744,766

Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 $196,750

$196,750

$196,750

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$25,156 $25,156 $25,156 $17,600 $17,600 $17,600 $8,754,554

$25,156 $25,156 $25,156 $17,600 $17,600 $17,600 $8,849,301

$25,156 $25,156 $25,156 $17,600 $17,600 $17,600 $8,842,121

Health Care Access and Improvement

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants and other support services for programs that seek to improve health access and

outcomes in rural and underserved areas of Georgia through the State Office of Rural Health, the various commissions of the Office

of Health Improvement, and the Office of Health Information Technology and Transparency.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,244,337 $6,244,337
$588,838 $172,588 $416,250 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $6,933,175

$6,244,337 $6,244,337
$588,838 $172,588 $416,250 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $6,933,175

$6,244,337 $6,244,337
$588,838 $172,588 $416,250 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $6,933,175

85.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$401

$401

$401

85.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$23,190

$23,190

$23,190

85.3 Reduce funds due to savings from the integration of health improvement and public health programs.

State General Funds

($623,829)

($623,829)

($623,829)

85.4 Reduce one-time funds for the Erlanger Life Force Air Ambulance Program provided in HB948 (2010 Session). (H:Provide an on-going contract for operating cost with Erlanger Life Force Air Ambulance)

State General Funds

($600,000)

$0

($600,000)

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85.5 Reduce funds for Area Health Education Centers (AHECs).

State General Funds

($106,426)

($106,426)

($106,426)

85.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$96,415

$83,894

85.7 Reduce funds for the St. Joseph Mercy Care contract.

State General Funds

($10,140)

$0

85.8 Increase funds for two "new start" Community Health Centers in Berrien and Baldwin Counties to be administered and contracted with the Georgia Association for Primary Health Care. (S:Increase funds for an additional Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Putnam County and a behavioral health integrated FQHC in Rockdale County)

State General Funds

$500,000

$1,000,000

85.98 Transfer funds for grants from the Board of Regents' Payments to the Georgia Cancer Coalition program to provide $207,000 to each of the following Regional Cancer Coalitions: Central Georgia Cancer Coalition, East Georgia Cancer Coalition, Northwest Georgia Regional Cancer Coalition, Southeast Georgia Cancer Alliance, Southwest Georgia Cancer Coalition, and West Central Georgia Cancer Coalition.

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$1,242,000

85.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants and other support services for programs that seek to improve health access and outcomes in rural and underserved areas of Georgia and support cancer research through the State Office of Rural Health, the Regional Cancer Coalitions of Georgia, and the Office of Health Information Technology and Transparency.

State General Funds

$0

85.100 -Health Care Access and Improvement

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants and other support services for programs that seek to improve health access and

outcomes in rural and underserved areas of Georgia and support cancer research through the State Office of Rural Health, the

Regional Cancer Coalitions of Georgia, and the Office of Health Information Technology and Transparency.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,937,673

$6,123,948

$7,263,567

State General Funds

$4,937,673

$6,123,948

$6,021,567

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$1,242,000

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$588,838

$588,838

$588,838

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$172,588

$172,588

$172,588

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Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$416,250 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $5,626,511

$416,250 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $6,812,786

$416,250 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $7,952,405

Healthcare Facility Regulation

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to inspect and license long term care and health care facilities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,978,289 $6,978,289 $8,461,900 $5,521,905 $2,939,995
$72,549 $72,549 $72,549 $15,512,738

$6,978,289 $6,978,289 $8,461,900 $5,521,905 $2,939,995
$72,549 $72,549 $72,549 $15,512,738

$6,978,289 $6,978,289 $8,461,900 $5,521,905 $2,939,995
$72,549 $72,549 $72,549 $15,512,738

86.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$1,161

$1,161

$1,161

86.2 Reduce funds for six new state licensure inspectors provided for in HB948 (2010 Session).

State General Funds

($478,181)

($478,181)

($478,181)

86.3 Reduce funds for travel.

State General Funds

($128,727)

($128,727)

($128,727)

86.4 Eliminate funds for the Adult Day Care licensure.

State General Funds

($90,921)

($90,921)

($90,921)

86.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$129

$112

86.6 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($378,000)

($378,000)

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86.100 -Healthcare Facility Regulation

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to inspect and license long term care and health care facilities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,281,621

$5,903,750

$5,903,733

State General Funds

$6,281,621

$5,903,750

$5,903,733

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$8,461,900

$8,461,900

$8,461,900

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$5,521,905

$5,521,905

$5,521,905

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$2,939,995

$2,939,995

$2,939,995

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$72,549

$72,549

$72,549

Sales and Services

$72,549

$72,549

$72,549

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$72,549

$72,549

$72,549

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,816,070 $14,438,199 $14,438,182

Immunization

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide immunization, consultation, training, assessment, vaccines and technical assistance.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Immunization CFDA93.712 Federal Funds Not Itemized Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,673,093 $2,673,093 $10,131,854 $2,494,714 $7,049,716
$587,424 $12,804,947

$2,673,093 $2,673,093 $10,131,854 $2,494,714 $7,049,716
$587,424 $12,804,947

$2,673,093 $2,673,093 $10,131,854 $2,494,714 $7,049,716
$587,424 $12,804,947

87.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$1,960

$1,960

$1,960

87.2 Reduce funds due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

ARRA-Immunization CFDA93.712

($2,494,714) ($2,494,714) ($2,494,714)

87.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$9,477

$8,246

87.100 -Immunization

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide immunization, consultation, training, assessment, vaccines and technical assistance.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,675,053 $2,675,053 $7,637,140 $7,049,716
$587,424 $10,312,193

$2,684,530 $2,684,530 $7,637,140 $7,049,716
$587,424 $10,321,670

$2,683,299 $2,683,299 $7,637,140 $7,049,716
$587,424 $10,320,439

Indigent Care Trust Fund

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support rural and other healthcare providers, primarily hospitals, that serve medically

indigent Georgians.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Promote Health Info Tech CFDA93.719 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Hospital Authorities Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $257,789,618 $713,649 $257,075,969 $150,450,219 $139,386,524 $139,386,524 $2,200,000 $2,200,000 $8,863,695 $8,863,695 $408,239,837

$0 $0 $257,789,618 $713,649 $257,075,969 $150,450,219 $139,386,524 $139,386,524 $2,200,000 $2,200,000 $8,863,695 $8,863,695 $408,239,837

$0 $0 $257,789,618 $713,649 $257,075,969 $150,450,219 $139,386,524 $139,386,524 $2,200,000 $2,200,000 $8,863,695 $8,863,695 $408,239,837

88.1 Reduce funds due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

ARRA-Promote Health Info Tech CFDA93.719

($713,649)

($713,649)

($713,649)

88.2 Provide for a Medicaid state plan change that would allow hospitals with medical education partnerships with Morehouse School of Medicine to receive supplemental Upper Payment Limit payments financed by federal Medicaid funds and the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce. (H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

88.3 Review utilizing the most recent data available to ensure Disproportionate Share Hospital payments are based on the best estimate of uncompensated Medicaid and uninsured patient care provided by hospitals during the year of payment.

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(H:YES)(S:Require review utilizing the most recent data available to ensure Disproportionate Share Hospital payments are based on the best estimate of uncompensated Medicaid and uninsured patient care provided by hospitals during the year of payment)

State General Funds

$0

$0

88.4 Recognize federal Health Information Exchange (HIE) funds ($2,500,000) and transfer to the Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission for a trauma communications network. (S:YES)

ARRA-Health Development Initiative CFDA93.703

$0

88.100 -Indigent Care Trust Fund

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support rural and other healthcare providers, primarily hospitals, that serve medically

indigent Georgians.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$257,075,969 $257,075,969 $257,075,969

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$257,075,969 $257,075,969 $257,075,969

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$150,450,219 $150,450,219 $150,450,219

Intergovernmental Transfers

$139,386,524 $139,386,524 $139,386,524

Hospital Authorities

$139,386,524 $139,386,524 $139,386,524

Sales and Services

$2,200,000

$2,200,000

$2,200,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$2,200,000

$2,200,000

$2,200,000

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties

$8,863,695

$8,863,695

$8,863,695

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized

$8,863,695

$8,863,695

$8,863,695

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$407,526,188 $407,526,188 $407,526,188

Infant and Child Essential Health Treatment Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to avoid unnecessary health problems in later life by providing comprehensive health services to

infants and children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Special Education - Preschool Grants Federal Funds Not Itemized Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994 Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$26,058,688 $26,058,688 $36,633,604 $10,050,396 $17,903,475 $8,518,482
$161,251 $75,000

$26,058,688 $26,058,688 $36,633,604 $10,050,396 $17,903,475 $8,518,482
$161,251 $75,000

$26,058,688 $26,058,688 $36,633,604 $10,050,396 $17,903,475 $8,518,482
$161,251 $75,000

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Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$75,000 $75,000 $62,767,292

$75,000 $75,000 $62,767,292

$75,000 $75,000 $62,767,292

89.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$15,476

$15,476

$15,476

89.2 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($205,162)

($205,162)

($205,162)

89.3 Reduce funds for programmatic grant-in-aid to County Boards of Health. (S:Restore funds for infant and child oral health services)

State General Funds

($450,000)

($450,000)

($167,798)

89.4 Reduce funds due to the discontinuation of the Babies Born Healthy program.

State General Funds

($2,915,006) ($2,915,006) ($2,915,006)

89.5 Reduce funds due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

ARRA-Special Education - Preschool Grants

($10,050,396) ($10,050,396) ($10,050,396)

89.6 Amend Regional Tertiary Care Center contracts to include the provision of a minimum level of prenatal care services. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

89.7 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$58,179

$50,623

89.8 Reduce funds for contracts by moving high cost Hemophilia clients into the federal Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan (PECIP). (H:Restore $250,000 to the Governor's recommended reduction)(S:Restore $250,000 to the Governor's recommended reduction and transfer an $80,263 reduction from the Adult Essential Treatment Services program)

State General Funds

($403,124)

($483,387)

89.100 -Infant and Child Essential Health Treatment Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to avoid unnecessary health problems in later life by providing comprehensive health services to

infants and children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$22,503,996 $22,159,051 $22,353,434

State General Funds

$22,503,996 $22,159,051 $22,353,434

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994 Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$26,583,208 $17,903,475 $8,518,482
$161,251 $75,000 $75,000 $75,000 $49,162,204

$26,583,208 $17,903,475 $8,518,482
$161,251 $75,000 $75,000 $75,000 $48,817,259

$26,583,208 $17,903,475 $8,518,482
$161,251 $75,000 $75,000 $75,000
$49,011,642

Infant and Child Health Promotion

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide education and services to promote health and nutrition for infants and children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers FF National School Lunch Program CFDA10.555
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,370,121 $11,370,121 $288,569,257 $276,017,302 $12,432,847
$119,108 $49,137 $49,137 $49,137 $70,689 $70,689 $70,689 $300,059,204

$11,370,121 $11,370,121 $288,569,257 $276,017,302 $12,432,847
$119,108 $49,137 $49,137 $49,137 $70,689 $70,689 $70,689 $300,059,204

$11,370,121 $11,370,121 $288,569,257 $276,017,302 $12,432,847
$119,108 $49,137 $49,137 $49,137 $70,689 $70,689 $70,689
$300,059,204

90.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$18,748

$18,748

$18,748

90.2 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($835,629)

($835,629)

($835,629)

90.3 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($479,731)

($479,731)

($479,731)

90.4 Reduce funds for contracts. (H and S:Reduce funds for the Rally contract)

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State General Funds

($20,000)

($20,000)

($20,000)

90.5 Reduce funds for contracts by moving high cost Hemophilia clients into the federal Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan (PECIP). (H and S:Reflect in Infant and Child Essential Health Treatment Services)

State General Funds

($653,124)

$0

$0

90.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$70,706

$61,523

90.7 Increase funds for the Children 1st program.

State General Funds FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,500,000

$0 $2,800,000 $2,800,000

90.100 -Infant and Child Health Promotion

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide education and services to promote health and nutrition for infants and children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$9,400,385 $11,624,215 $10,115,032

State General Funds

$9,400,385 $11,624,215 $10,115,032

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$288,569,257 $288,569,257 $291,369,257

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$276,017,302 $276,017,302 $276,017,302

Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994 $12,432,847 $12,432,847 $12,432,847

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$119,108

$119,108

$119,108

FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558

$2,800,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$49,137

$49,137

$49,137

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$49,137

$49,137

$49,137

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$49,137

$49,137

$49,137

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$70,689

$70,689

$70,689

Federal Funds Transfers

$70,689

$70,689

$70,689

FF National School Lunch Program CFDA10.555

$70,689

$70,689

$70,689

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$298,089,468 $300,313,298 $301,604,115

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Infectious Disease Control

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure quality prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases,

tuberculosis, and other infectious diseases.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$30,083,175 $30,083,175 $59,218,809 $58,734,320
$484,489 $89,301,984

$30,083,175 $30,083,175 $59,218,809 $58,734,320
$484,489 $89,301,984

$30,083,175 $30,083,175 $59,218,809 $58,734,320
$484,489 $89,301,984

91.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$57,129

$57,129

$57,129

91.2 Reduce funds for Georgia Public Health Laboratory (GPHL) testing that is duplicative of private sector services.

State General Funds

($421,736)

($421,736)

($421,736)

91.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$238,928

$207,899

91.4 Reduce funds to recognize program savings from moving low cost HIV/AIDS clients into the federal Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan (PECIP). (S:Identify and move patients to the PECIP program if the cost is less to the state and utilize savings to decrease the AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) waiting list)

State General Funds

($600,000)

$0

91.98 Transfer funds from the Adult Essential Health Treatment Services program for refugee health screenings and testing.

Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$967,454 $967,454

$967,454 $967,454

$967,454 $967,454

91.100 -Infectious Disease Control

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure quality prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases,

tuberculosis, and other infectious diseases.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$29,718,568 $29,357,496 $29,926,467

State General Funds

$29,718,568 $29,357,496 $29,926,467

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$60,186,263 $60,186,263 $60,186,263

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$59,701,774 $59,701,774 $59,701,774

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Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$484,489 $89,904,831

$484,489 $89,543,759

$484,489 $90,112,730

Inspections and Environmental Hazard Control

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to detect and prevent environmental hazards as well as providing inspection and enforcement of

health regulations for food service establishments, sewage management facilities, swimming pools.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994 Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,699,910 $3,699,910
$970,740 $547,530 $200,210 $223,000 $618,231 $618,231 $618,231 $5,288,881

$3,699,910 $3,699,910
$970,740 $547,530 $200,210 $223,000 $618,231 $618,231 $618,231 $5,288,881

$3,699,910 $3,699,910
$970,740 $547,530 $200,210 $223,000 $618,231 $618,231 $618,231 $5,288,881

92.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$14,879

$14,879

$14,879

92.2 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($37,442)

($37,442)

($37,442)

92.3 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($213,402)

($213,402)

($213,402)

92.4 Reduce funds for Georgia Public Health Laboratory (GPHL) testing that is duplicative of private sector services.

State General Funds

($55,686)

($55,686)

($55,686)

92.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$73,279

$63,762

92.100 -Inspections and Environmental Hazard Control

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to detect and prevent environmental hazards as well as providing inspection and enforcement of

health regulations for food service establishments, sewage management facilities, swimming pools.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994 Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,408,259 $3,408,259
$970,740 $547,530 $200,210 $223,000 $618,231 $618,231 $618,231 $4,997,230

$3,481,538 $3,481,538
$970,740 $547,530 $200,210 $223,000 $618,231 $618,231 $618,231 $5,070,509

$3,472,021 $3,472,021
$970,740 $547,530 $200,210 $223,000 $618,231 $618,231 $618,231 $5,060,992

Medicaid: Aged, Blind, and Disabled

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide health care access primarily to elderly and disabled individuals. There is also hereby

appropriated to the Department of Community Health a specific sum of money equal to all the provider fees paid to the Indigent Care

Trust Fund created pursuant to Article 6A of chapter 8 of Title 31. The sum of money is appropriated for payments to nursing homes

pursuant to Article 6A.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Nursing Home Provider Fees Hospital Provider Fee
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Federal Funds Not Itemized Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Hospital Authorities
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Optional Medicaid Services Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$916,469,015 $759,659,035 $131,321,939
$25,488,041 $3,047,059,738
$414,644,129 $2,787,214
$2,629,628,395 $62,342,988 $62,342,988 $62,342,988
$267,288,632 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $4,293,160,373

$916,469,015 $759,659,035 $131,321,939
$25,488,041 $3,047,059,738
$414,644,129 $2,787,214
$2,629,628,395 $62,342,988 $62,342,988 $62,342,988
$267,288,632 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $4,293,160,373

$916,469,015 $759,659,035 $131,321,939 $25,488,041 $3,047,059,738 $414,644,129
$2,787,214 $2,629,628,395
$62,342,988 $62,342,988 $62,342,988 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $4,293,160,373

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93.1 Replace funds due to the expiration of the increased American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP).

State General Funds ARRA-Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$362,150,507 $362,150,507 $362,150,507

($362,150,507) ($362,150,507) ($362,150,507)

$0

$0

$0

93.2 Increase funds to restore a one-time reduction in FY2011 to Medicare Part D clawback payments.

State General Funds

$86,339,260 $86,339,260 $86,339,260

93.3 Reduce funds to reflect an increase in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 65.80% to 65.95%.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($5,192,727) $5,192,727
$0

($5,192,727) $5,192,727
$0

($5,192,727) $5,192,727
$0

93.4 Reduce funds for underperforming contracts.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($10,425,225) ($20,192,176) ($30,617,401)

($10,425,225) ($20,192,176) ($30,617,401)

($10,425,225) ($20,192,176) ($30,617,401)

93.5 Reduce funds for Medicaid reimbursement by 1% for all providers excluding hospital and home and community based services. (H:Reduce Medicaid reimbursement by .5% for all providers excluding hospital and home and community based services)(S:Reduce Medicaid reimbursement by .5% for all providers excluding hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, home and community based services, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) and hospice)

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($6,747,649) ($13,070,689) ($19,818,338)

($3,373,825) ($6,534,617) ($9,908,442)

($1,539,444) ($2,981,684) ($4,521,128)

93.6 Reduce funds by increasing existing member copayments and implementing new copayments for members enrolled in the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) option.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($3,136,135) ($6,074,249) ($9,210,384)

($3,136,135) ($6,074,249) ($9,210,384)

($3,136,135) ($6,074,249) ($9,210,384)

93.7 Transfer funds from the Department of Corrections to reflect the relocation of medically fragile offenders to community nursing homes.

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State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,030,300 $1,995,545 $3,025,845

$1,030,300 $1,995,545 $3,025,845

$1,030,300 $1,995,545 $3,025,845

93.8 Eliminate funds for optional benefit coverage for adult vision, dental, and podiatry services. (H:NO)(S:NO)

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($6,163,079)

$0

$0

($11,937,004)

$0

$0

($18,100,083)

$0

$0

93.9 Reduce funds to reflect estimated savings from drug company settlements.

State General Funds

($8,500,000) ($8,500,000) ($8,500,000)

93.10 Increase funds to reflect revised federal policies in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) that reduce feefor-service Medicaid rebates.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,751,719 $15,013,976 $22,765,695

$7,751,719 $15,013,976 $22,765,695

$7,751,719 $15,013,976 $22,765,695

93.11 Reduce funds due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

ARRA-Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

($52,493,622) ($52,493,622) ($52,493,622)

93.12 Increase funds to reflect the state share of Medicaid fraud settlement.

State General Funds Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($7,800,000) $7,800,000
$0

($6,500,000) $6,500,000
$0

93.13 Increase funds for 33 slots in the Independent Care Waiver Program (ICWP) to address the community waiting list.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$545,543 $1,056,639 $1,602,182

$545,543 $1,056,639 $1,602,182

93.14 Increase funds to transition Medicaid eligibility from six month reviews to 12 month reviews while still requiring clients to report changes in their status outside of the review time, effective January 1, 2012.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,720,699

$0

$5,269,606

$0

$7,990,305

$0

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93.100 -Medicaid: Aged, Blind, and Disabled

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide health care access primarily to elderly and disabled individuals. There is also hereby

appropriated to the Department of Community Health a specific sum of money equal to all the provider fees paid to the Indigent Care

Trust Fund created pursuant to Article 6A of chapter 8 of Title 31. The sum of money is appropriated for payments to nursing homes

pursuant to Article 6A.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,333,575,986 $1,338,579,131 $1,338,992,813

State General Funds

$1,176,766,006 $1,181,769,151 $1,182,182,833

Nursing Home Provider Fees

$131,321,939 $131,321,939 $131,321,939

Hospital Provider Fee

$25,488,041 $25,488,041 $25,488,041

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,603,343,739 $2,628,143,060 $2,626,426,387

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,787,214

$2,787,214

$2,787,214

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$2,600,556,525 $2,625,355,846 $2,623,639,173

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$62,342,988 $70,142,988 $68,842,988

Reserved Fund Balances

$7,800,000

$6,500,000

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$7,800,000

$6,500,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$62,342,988 $62,342,988 $62,342,988

Hospital Authorities

$62,342,988 $62,342,988 $62,342,988

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$267,288,632 $267,288,632 $267,288,632

State Funds Transfers

$267,288,632 $267,288,632 $267,288,632

Optional Medicaid Services Payments

$267,288,632 $267,288,632 $267,288,632

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,266,551,345 $4,304,153,811 $4,301,550,820

Medicaid: Low-Income Medicaid

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide healthcare access primarily to low-income individuals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Hospital Provider Fee
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers

$758,720,073 $456,254,166 $100,573,788 $201,892,119 $2,356,635,100 $334,265,444 $2,022,369,656
$12,328,316 $12,328,316

$758,720,073 $456,254,166 $100,573,788 $201,892,119 $2,356,635,100 $334,265,444 $2,022,369,656
$12,328,316 $12,328,316

$758,720,073 $456,254,166 $100,573,788 $201,892,119 $2,356,635,100 $334,265,444 $2,022,369,656 $12,328,316 $12,328,316

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Hospital Authorities TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
State Funds Transfers Optional Medicaid Services Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,328,316 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $3,141,100,336

$12,328,316 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $3,141,100,336

$12,328,316 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $3,141,100,336

94.1 Replace funds due to the expiration of the increased American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP).

State General Funds ARRA-Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$321,832,822 $321,832,822 $321,832,822

($321,832,822) ($321,832,822) ($321,832,822)

$0

$0

$0

94.2 Reduce funds to reflect an increase in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 65.80% to 65.95%.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($4,536,653) $4,536,653
$0

($4,536,653) $4,536,653
$0

($4,536,653) $4,536,653
$0

94.3 Reduce funds to reflect the one-time retroactive reimbursement for the federal share of the Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS).

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($15,127,330) $15,127,330
$0

($15,127,330) $15,127,330
$0

($15,127,330) $15,127,330
$0

94.4 Reduce funds for Medicaid reimbursement by 1% for all providers excluding hospital and home and community based services. (H:Reduce Medicaid reimbursement by .5% for all providers excluding hospital and home and community based services)(S:Reduce Medicaid reimbursement by .5% for all providers excluding hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, home and community based services, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) and hospice)

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($6,379,025) ($12,357,502) ($18,736,527)

($3,189,513) ($6,177,631) ($9,367,144)

($3,189,513) ($6,177,631) ($9,367,144)

94.5 Eliminate funds for optional benefit coverage for adult vision, dental, and podiatry services. (H:NO)(S:NO)

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($864,829)

$0

$0

($1,675,050)

$0

$0

($2,539,879)

$0

$0

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94.6 Reduce funds by increasing existing member copayments.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($360,456) ($698,151) ($1,058,607)

($360,456) ($698,151) ($1,058,607)

($360,456) ($698,151) ($1,058,607)

94.7 Reduce funds by removing the Care Management Organization (CMO) outpatient hospital reimbursement floor.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($4,541,378) ($8,796,002) ($13,337,380)

($4,541,378) ($8,796,002) ($13,337,380)

($4,541,378) ($8,796,002) ($13,337,380)

94.8 Reduce funds to reflect savings from the implementation of the Planning for Healthy Babies program.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($9,339,200) ($34,698,703) ($44,037,903)

($9,339,200) ($34,698,703) ($44,037,903)

($9,339,200) ($34,698,703) ($44,037,903)

94.9 Reduce funds to reflect anticipated performance bonus payments authorized in the Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($6,032,030) $6,032,030
$0

($6,528,003) $6,528,003
$0

($6,528,003) $6,528,003
$0

94.10 Reduce funds to reflect estimated savings from drug company settlements.

State General Funds

($1,500,000) ($2,500,000) ($2,500,000)

94.11 Reduce funds to reflect revised federal policies in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act that increase managed care Medicaid rebates.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($12,723,662) ($24,643,921) ($37,367,583)

($14,223,662) ($27,549,207) ($41,772,869)

($14,223,662) ($27,549,207) ($41,772,869)

94.12 Reduce funds to reflect projected hospital provider payment collections.

Hospital Provider Fee Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($4,869,361) ($9,431,259) ($14,300,620)

($4,869,361) ($9,431,259) ($14,300,620)

($4,869,361) ($9,431,259) ($14,300,620)

94.13 Maintain 11 months of CMO capitation payments to reflect the delay of the capitation payment deferral from FY2011 to FY2012. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

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State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

94.14 Reduce funds due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

ARRA-Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

($12,432,622) ($12,432,622) ($12,432,622)

94.15 Reduce funds based on projected benefit need.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($97,970,372) ($97,970,372) ($189,754,656) ($189,754,656) ($287,725,028) ($287,725,028)

94.16 Increase funds to transition Medicaid eligibility from six month reviews to 12 month reviews while still requiring clients to report changes in their status outside of the review time, effective January 1, 2012. (S:YES)

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,348,298 $12,295,749 $18,644,047

$1,348,298 $2,611,461 $3,959,759

94.17 Transfer funds from the Department of Human Services Federal Eligibility Benefit Services program for the "Express Lane" eligibility project which will simplify the Medicaid enrollment process. (S:Increase funds for the "Express Lane" eligibility project which will simplify the Medicaid enrollment process)

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,300,000 $2,517,915 $3,817,915

$1,300,000 $2,517,915 $3,817,915

94.18 Reduce funds by including the 2.25% premium tax within the existing administrative percentage for Care Management Organization (CMO) cap rate range development and implement a minimum Medical Loss Ratio (MLR) of 87%.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($20,153,324) ($39,034,118) ($59,187,442)

94.19 Replace funds.

State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($1,619,469) $1,619,469
$0

94.100 -Medicaid: Low-Income Medicaid

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide healthcare access primarily to low-income individuals.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Hospital Provider Fee
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Hospital Authorities
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Optional Medicaid Services Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,014,278,971 $716,682,425 $100,573,788 $197,022,758
$1,955,765,081 $1,955,765,081
$12,328,316 $12,328,316 $12,328,316 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $2,995,789,215

$925,015,265 $627,418,719 $100,573,788 $197,022,758 $1,786,269,697 $1,786,269,697
$12,328,316 $12,328,316 $12,328,316 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $2,737,030,125

$899,861,941 $600,645,926 $102,193,257 $197,022,758 $1,737,551,291 $1,737,551,291 $12,328,316 $12,328,316 $12,328,316 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $2,663,158,395

PeachCare

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide health insurance coverage for qualified low-income Georgia children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Hospital Provider Fee
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Optional Medicaid Services Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$66,279,941 $64,652,692 $1,627,249 $209,536,634 $209,536,634
$151,783 $151,783 $151,783 $275,968,358

$66,279,941 $64,652,692 $1,627,249 $209,536,634 $209,536,634
$151,783 $151,783 $151,783 $275,968,358

$66,279,941 $64,652,692 $1,627,249 $209,536,634 $209,536,634
$151,783 $151,783 $151,783 $275,968,358

95.1 Reduce funds to reflect an increase in the federal financial participation rate from 76.06% to 76.17%.

State General Funds State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($305,566) $305,566
$0

($305,566) $305,566
$0

($305,566) $305,566
$0

95.2 Reduce funds by implementing new copayments for PeachCare members six years of age and older.

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State General Funds State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($1,503,409) ($4,802,837) ($6,306,246)

($1,503,409) ($4,802,837) ($6,306,246)

($1,503,409) ($4,802,837) ($6,306,246)

95.3 Reduce funds for Medicaid reimbursement by 1% for all providers excluding hospital and home and community based services. (H:Reduce PeachCare reimbursement by .5% for all providers excluding hospital and home and community based services)(S:Reduce Medicaid reimbursement by .5% for all providers excluding hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, home and community based services, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) and hospice)

State General Funds State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($699,244) ($2,233,825) ($2,933,069)

($349,622) ($1,117,529) ($1,467,151)

($349,622) ($1,117,529) ($1,467,151)

95.4 Reduce funds by removing the Care Management Organization (CMO) outpatient hospital reimbursement floor.

State General Funds State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($590,123) ($1,885,225) ($2,475,348)

($590,123) ($1,885,225) ($2,475,348)

($590,123) ($1,885,225) ($2,475,348)

95.5 Reduce funds to reflect revised federal policies in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act that increase managed care Medicaid rebates.

State General Funds State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($6,591,743) ($21,058,186) ($27,649,929)

($8,091,743) ($25,850,132) ($33,941,875)

($8,091,743) ($25,850,132) ($33,941,875)

95.6 Maintain 11 months of CMO capitation payments to reflect the delay of the capitation payment deferral from FY2011 to FY2012. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

95.7 Reduce funds by including the 2.25% premium tax within the existing administrative percentage for Care Management Organization (CMO) cap rate range development and implement a minimum Medical Loss Ratio (MLR) of 87%.

State General Funds State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($1,502,049) ($4,801,135) ($6,303,184)

95.100 -PeachCare

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide health insurance coverage for qualified low-income Georgia children.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Hospital Provider Fee
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Optional Medicaid Services Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$56,589,856 $54,962,607 $1,627,249 $179,862,127 $179,862,127
$151,783 $151,783 $151,783 $236,603,766

$55,439,478 $53,812,229 $1,627,249 $176,186,477 $176,186,477
$151,783 $151,783 $151,783 $231,777,738

$53,937,429 $52,310,180 $1,627,249 $171,385,342 $171,385,342
$151,783 $151,783 $151,783 $225,474,554

Public Health Formula Grants to Counties

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide general grant-in-aid to county boards of health delivering local public health services.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$61,686,565 $61,686,565
$986,551 $986,551 $62,673,116

$61,686,565 $61,686,565
$986,551 $986,551 $62,673,116

$61,686,565 $61,686,565
$986,551 $986,551 $62,673,116

96.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$1,708,921

$1,708,921

$1,708,921

96.2 Reduce funds for general grant-in-aid to County Boards of Health. (H:NO)(S:NO)

State General Funds

($2,484,328)

$0

$0

96.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$8,247,448

$7,176,373

96.100 -Public Health Formula Grants to Counties

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide general grant-in-aid to county boards of health delivering local public health services.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$60,911,158 $71,642,934 $70,571,859

State General Funds

$60,911,158 $71,642,934 $70,571,859

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$986,551

$986,551

$986,551

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$986,551

$986,551

$986,551

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$61,897,709 $72,629,485 $71,558,410

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State Health Benefit Plan

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a healthcare benefit for teachers and state employees that is competitive with other

commercial benefit plans in quality of care and access to providers; and to provide for the efficient management of provider fees and

utilization rates. The employer contribution rate for the teachers' health benefit plan for Fiscal Year 2011 shall not exceed 18.534%

and for the state employees' health benefit plan for Fiscal Year 2011 shall not exceed 22.165%.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances State Health Benefit Plan Reserves
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Health Insurance Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $60,360,097 $60,360,097 $60,360,097 $2,828,018,871 $2,828,018,871 $2,828,018,871 $2,888,378,968

$0 $0 $60,360,097 $60,360,097 $60,360,097 $2,828,018,871 $2,828,018,871 $2,828,018,871 $2,888,378,968

$0 $0 $60,360,097 $60,360,097 $60,360,097 $2,828,018,871 $2,828,018,871 $2,828,018,871 $2,888,378,968

97.1 Reduce funds by eliminating the Open Access Plan (OAP) and implementing additional plan design changes and employee cost sharing increases in Plan Year 2011.

Health Insurance Payments

($235,082,951) ($235,082,951) ($235,082,951)

97.2 Reduce funds for employee premium revenue due to the elimination of the OAP option.

Health Insurance Payments

($37,284,591) ($37,284,591) ($37,284,591)

97.3 Increase funds to reflect spousal and tobacco ($10 and $20) surcharge increases in Plan Year 2011.

Health Insurance Payments

$16,553,348 $16,553,348 $16,553,348

97.4 Increase funds for a 10% employee premium increase in Plan Year 2012. (H:Increase employee premiums 20% in Plan Year 2012)(S:Increase employee premiums 19% in Plan Year 2012)

Health Insurance Payments

$29,686,345 $59,372,690 $56,404,056

97.5 Increase funds for the projected reimbursement available through the Early Retiree Reinsurance Program component of federal health care reform.

Health Insurance Payments

$110,000,000 $67,000,000 $67,000,000

97.6 Increase funds for the projected cost of the federal health care reform requirement to cover 100% of preventive coverage as defined by regulations under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA).

Health Insurance Payments

$10,335,923 $10,335,923 $10,335,923

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97.7 Increase funds to reflect the projected cost of changes to coverage of dependent children required by PPACA: to allow coverage up to age 26, regardless of marital or student status, employment, residency, or financial dependence.

Health Insurance Payments

$113,197,064 $113,197,064 $113,197,064

97.8 Increase funds for projected revenue ($36,662,023) generated from employees with dependents up to age 26 changing premium tiers, as well as the premium add-on amount ($38,267,521) to cover part of the projected cost of the expanded coverage.

Health Insurance Payments

$74,929,544 $74,929,544 $74,929,544

97.9 Reduce funds due to the depletion of prior year reserves.

State Health Benefit Plan Reserves

($60,360,097) ($60,360,097) ($60,360,097)

97.10 Reduce funds to reflect revenue and expense projections.

Health Insurance Payments

($18,888,792) ($18,888,792) ($18,888,792)

97.11 Increase funds by implementing additional plan design changes to meet expected FY2012 expenses.

Health Insurance Payments

$37,326,621 $37,326,621 $37,326,621

97.12 Increase funds for per member per month billing for non-certificated school service personnel from $162.72 to $218.20, effective December 2010. (H:Effective July 1, 2011, increase from $218.20 to $246)(S:Effective July 1, 2011, increase from $218.20 to $271.45)

Health Insurance Payments

$49,080,795 $73,621,192 $94,500,111

97.13 Delay implementation of direct billing for SHBP employer contributions. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

97.14 Reduce funds to recognize savings from the health insurance companies covering members of the State Health Benefit Plan by incentivizing physicians to transition from open procedures to minimally invasive outpatient procedures for seven highly utilized procedures, unless the procedure is determined medically necessary. (S:Recognize savings from maximizing the use of minimally invasive procedures in outpatient settings)

Health Insurance Payments

($21,888,651) ($21,888,651)

97.15 Increase funds to reflect an increase in the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

Health Insurance Payments

$134,208,046 $132,221,431

97.100 -State Health Benefit Plan

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a healthcare benefit for teachers and state employees that is competitive with other

commercial benefit plans in quality of care and access to providers; and to provide for the efficient management of provider fees and

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utilization rates. The employer contribution rate for the teachers' health benefit plan for Fiscal Year 2011 shall not exceed 18.534%

and for the state employees' health benefit plan for Fiscal Year 2011 shall not exceed 22.165%.

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$2,977,872,177 $3,101,418,314 $3,117,341,984

State Funds Transfers

$2,977,872,177 $3,101,418,314 $3,117,341,984

Health Insurance Payments

$2,977,872,177 $3,101,418,314 $3,117,341,984

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,977,872,177 $3,101,418,314 $3,117,341,984

Vital Records

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to register, enter, archive and provide to the public in a timely manner, vital records and

associated documents.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,690,567 $3,690,567
$500,680 $500,680 $4,191,247

$3,690,567 $3,690,567
$500,680 $500,680 $4,191,247

$3,690,567 $3,690,567
$500,680 $500,680 $4,191,247

98.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$19,576

$19,576

$19,576

98.2 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($153,092)

($334,703)

($153,092)

98.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$78,761

$68,532

98.100 -Vital Records

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to register, enter, archive and provide to the public in a timely manner, vital records and

associated documents.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,557,051

$3,454,201

$3,625,583

State General Funds

$3,557,051

$3,454,201

$3,625,583

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$500,680

$500,680

$500,680

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$500,680

$500,680

$500,680

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,057,731

$3,954,881

$4,126,263

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Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide disbursements from the Trust Fund to offset the costs of care and rehabilitative

services to citizens of the state who have survived brain or spinal cord injuries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,960,848 $0
$1,960,848 $1,960,848

$1,960,848 $0
$1,960,848 $1,960,848

$1,960,848 $0
$1,960,848 $1,960,848

99.1 Reduce funds to reflect FY2010 collections. Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund

($27,140)

($27,140)

($27,140)

99.100 -Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide disbursements from the Trust Fund to offset the costs of care and rehabilitative

services to citizens of the state who have survived brain or spinal cord injuries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,933,708

$1,933,708

$1,933,708

Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund

$1,933,708

$1,933,708

$1,933,708

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,933,708

$1,933,708

$1,933,708

Composite Board of Medical Examiners

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to license qualified applicants as physicians, physician's assistants, respiratory care

professionals, perfusionists, acupuncturists, orthotists, prosthetists, and auricular (ear) detoxification specialists. The purpose of this

appropriation is also to investigate complaints and discipline those who violate the Medical Practice Act or other laws governing the

professional behavior of the Board licensees.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,907,596 $1,907,596 $1,907,596

$1,907,596 $1,907,596 $1,907,596

$1,907,596 $1,907,596 $1,907,596

100.1 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$36,915

$36,915

$36,915

100.2 Reduce funds to reflect savings from co-locating the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce and the Georgia Composite Medical Board and consolidating administrative support. (H and S:Reflect rent ($6,665) and administrative ($33,787) savings from co-locating the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce and the Georgia Composite Medical Board)

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State General Funds

($163,452)

($40,452)

($40,452)

100.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$56,269

$48,961

100.100 -Composite Board of Medical Examiners

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to license qualified applicants as physicians, physician's assistants, respiratory care

professionals, perfusionists, acupuncturists, orthotists, prosthetists, and auricular (ear) detoxification specialists. The purpose of this

appropriation is also to investigate complaints and discipline those who violate the Medical Practice Act or other laws governing the

professional behavior of the Board licensees.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,781,059

$1,960,328

$1,953,020

State General Funds

$1,781,059

$1,960,328

$1,953,020

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,781,059

$1,960,328

$1,953,020

Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to stabilize and strengthen the state's trauma system, and act as the accountability mechanism for

distribution of funds appropriated for trauma system improvement.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$22,241,000 $22,241,000 $22,241,000

$22,241,000 $22,241,000 $22,241,000

$22,241,000 $22,241,000 $22,241,000

101.1 Reduce funds for operations and allocations to the Office of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Trauma.

State General Funds

($216,956)

($216,956)

($216,956)

101.2 Reduce funds to reflect revised revenue projections.

State General Funds

($5,367,148) ($5,367,148) ($5,367,148)

101.3 Require trauma centers to report to the state trauma registry in order to be eligible for grants. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

101.4 Increase funds for a trauma communications network.

State General Funds ARRA-Promote Health Info Tech CFDA93.719 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,500,000 $2,500,000 $5,000,000

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101.100 -Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to stabilize and strengthen the state's trauma system, and act as the accountability mechanism for

distribution of funds appropriated for trauma system improvement.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$16,656,896 $16,656,896 $19,156,896

State General Funds

$16,656,896 $16,656,896 $19,156,896

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,500,000

ARRA-Promote Health Info Tech CFDA93.719

$2,500,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$16,656,896 $16,656,896 $21,656,896

Medical Education Board, State

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure an adequate supply of physicians in rural areas of the state, and to provide a program

to aid promising medical students.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,134,706 $1,134,706 $1,134,706

$1,134,706 $1,134,706 $1,134,706

$1,134,706 $1,134,706 $1,134,706

102.1 Reduce funds for the medical fair by pursuing private sponsorship.

State General Funds

($42,723)

($42,723)

($42,723)

102.2 Reduce funds for medical scholarships.

State General Funds

($80,000)

($80,000)

($80,000)

102.97 Transfer funds to the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Board Administration program to reflect the consolidation of the Boards.

State General Funds

($221,983)

($221,983)

($221,983)

102.98 Transfer funds for the medical scholarship and loan repayment programs to the new Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Physicians for Rural Areas program to reflect the consolidation of the State Medical Education Board with the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce.

State General Funds

($790,000)

($790,000)

($790,000)

Physician Workforce, Georgia Board of: Board Administration Continuation Budget The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all agency programs.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$613,360 $613,360 $613,360

$613,360 $613,360 $613,360

$613,360 $613,360 $613,360

103.1 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$1,244

$1,244

$1,244

103.2 Reduce funds for savings from co-locating the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce and the Georgia Composite Medical Board and consolidating administrative support. (H:Reflect rent ($68,233), equipment ($7,000) and administrative ($137,767) savings from co-locating the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce and the Georgia Composite Medical Board)(S:Reflect rent ($45,498), equipment ($11,500) and administrative ($137,767) savings from co-locating the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce and the Georgia Composite Medical Board)

State General Funds

($90,000)

($213,000)

($194,765)

103.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$17,578

$15,294

103.98 Transfer funds from the State Medical Education Board program to reflect the consolidation of the Boards. (H and S:Transfer funds from the State Medical Education Board to the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce to reflect the consolidation of the Boards and eliminate excess board per diem)

State General Funds

$221,983

$216,983

$216,983

103.100 -Physician Workforce, Georgia Board of: Board Administration Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all agency programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$746,587

$636,165

$652,116

State General Funds

$746,587

$636,165

$652,116

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$746,587

$636,165

$652,116

Physician Workforce, Georgia Board of: Graduate Medical Education

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to address the physician workforce needs of Georgia communities through the support and

development of medical education programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,479,244 $8,479,244 $8,479,244

$8,479,244 $8,479,244 $8,479,244

$8,479,244 $8,479,244 $8,479,244

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104.1 Reduce funds for Georgia residency programs. (H:Provide an additional $75,000 to the base funding ($200,000) for the Houston Medical new program development)(S:Provide an additional $75,000 to develop new osteopathic medical residency programs)

State General Funds

($675,886)

($600,886)

($600,886)

104.100 -Physician Workforce, Georgia Board of: Graduate Medical Education

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to address the physician workforce needs of Georgia communities through the support and

development of medical education programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,803,358

$7,878,358

$7,878,358

State General Funds

$7,803,358

$7,878,358

$7,878,358

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,803,358

$7,878,358

$7,878,358

Physician Grant

Workforce,

Georgia

Board

of:

Mercer

School

of

Medicine

Continuation

Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for the Mercer University School of Medicine to help ensure an adequate

supply of primary and other needed physician specialists through a public/private partnership with the State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$21,615,287 $21,615,287 $21,615,287

$21,615,287 $21,615,287 $21,615,287

$21,615,287 $21,615,287 $21,615,287

105.1 Reduce funds for Mercer University School of Medicine operating grant.

State General Funds

($1,945,376) ($1,945,376)

($945,376)

105.100 -Physician Workforce, Georgia Board of: Mercer School of Medicine Grant

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for the Mercer University School of Medicine to help ensure an adequate

supply of primary and other needed physician specialists through a public/private partnership with the State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$19,669,911 $19,669,911 $20,669,911

State General Funds

$19,669,911 $19,669,911 $20,669,911

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$19,669,911 $19,669,911 $20,669,911

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Physician Workforce, Georgia Board of: Morehouse School of Medicine Grant

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for the Morehouse School of Medicine to help ensure an adequate supply of

primary and other needed physician specialists through a public/private partnership with the State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,122,357 $8,122,357 $8,122,357

$8,122,357 $8,122,357 $8,122,357

$8,122,357 $8,122,357 $8,122,357

106.1 Increase funds due to the expiration of the increased American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP).

State General Funds

$3,604,538

$3,604,538

$3,604,538

106.2 Reduce funds for the Morehouse School of Medicine operating grant.

State General Funds

($1,055,421) ($1,055,421) ($1,055,421)

106.3 Reflect a Medicaid state plan change that would allow hospitals with medical education partnerships with Morehouse School of Medicine to receive supplemental Upper Payment Limit payments financed by federal Medicaid funds and the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce. (H:YES)(S:YES)

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$20,669,125 $20,669,125

106.100 -Physician Workforce, Georgia Board of: Morehouse School of Medicine Grant

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for the Morehouse School of Medicine to help ensure an adequate supply of

primary and other needed physician specialists through a public/private partnership with the State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$10,671,474 $10,671,474 $10,671,474

State General Funds

$10,671,474 $10,671,474 $10,671,474

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$20,669,125 $20,669,125

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$20,669,125 $20,669,125

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,671,474 $31,340,599 $31,340,599

Physician Workforce, Georgia Board of: Physicians for Rural AreasContinuation Budget

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

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107.98 Transfer funds for the medical scholarship and loan repayment programs from the State Medical Education Board program to reflect the consolidation with the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce.

State General Funds

$790,000

$790,000

$790,000

107.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure an adequate supply of physicians in rural areas of the state, and to provide a program of aid to promising medical students. House: The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure an adequate supply of physicians in rural areas of the state, and to provide a program of aid to promising medical students. Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure an adequate supply of physicians in rural areas of the state, and to provide a program of aid to promising medical students.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

107.100 -Physician Workforce, Georgia Board of: Physicians for Rural Areas

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure an adequate supply of physicians in rural areas of the state, and to provide a program

of aid to promising medical students.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$790,000

$790,000

$790,000

State General Funds

$790,000

$790,000

$790,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$790,000

$790,000

$790,000

Physician Workforce, Georgia Board of: Undergraduate Medical Education

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure an adequate supply of primary care and other needed physician specialists through a

public/private partnership with medical schools in Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,042,286 $3,042,286 $3,042,286

$3,042,286 $3,042,286 $3,042,286

$3,042,286 $3,042,286 $3,042,286

108.1 Reduce funds for medical education at private institutions. State General Funds

($310,650)

($310,650)

($310,650)

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108.100 -Physician Workforce, Georgia Board of: Undergraduate Medical Education

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure an adequate supply of primary care and other needed physician specialists through a

public/private partnership with medical schools in Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,731,636

$2,731,636

$2,731,636

State General Funds

$2,731,636

$2,731,636

$2,731,636

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,731,636

$2,731,636

$2,731,636

Physician Workforce, Georgia Board of: Cancer Clinicians and Scientists

Continuation Budget

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$0

State General Funds

$0

750.97 Transfer funds from the Board of Regents' Payments to the Georgia Cancer Coalition program for Distinguished Cancer Clinicians and Scientists grants and one grant management position ($65,596).

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$6,426,946

750.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants to assist Georgia's research universities, medical schools and nursing in recruiting top cancer researchers.

State General Funds

$0

750.100 -Physician Workforce, Georgia Board of: Cancer Clinicians and Scientists

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants to assist Georgia's research universities, medical schools and nursing in

recruiting top cancer researchers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,426,946

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$6,426,946

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,426,946

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Section 18: Corrections, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Royalties and Rents Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$971,895,293 $971,895,293
$90,601,645 $84,877,269 $5,724,376 $36,863,965 $9,239,293
$655,104 $26,969,568 $1,099,360,903

$971,895,293 $971,895,293
$90,601,645 $84,877,269 $5,724,376 $36,863,965 $9,239,293
$655,104 $26,969,568 $1,099,360,903

$971,895,293 $971,895,293 $90,601,645 $84,877,269
$5,724,376 $36,863,965 $9,239,293
$655,104 $26,969,568 $1,099,360,903

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Royalties and Rents Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$1,036,535,215 $1,052,468,349

$1,036,535,215 $1,052,468,349

$5,724,376

$5,724,376

$5,724,376

$5,724,376

$36,863,965 $36,863,965

$9,239,293

$9,239,293

$655,104

$655,104

$26,969,568 $26,969,568

$1,079,123,556 $1,095,056,690

$1,053,004,332 $1,053,004,332
$5,724,376 $5,724,376 $37,238,965 $9,239,293
$655,104 $27,344,568 $1,095,967,673

Bainbridge Probation Substance Abuse Treatment Center

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide housing, academic education, counseling, and substance abuse treatment for

probationers who require more security and supervision than provided by regular community supervision.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,069,045 $6,069,045
$172,046 $172,046 $172,046 $6,241,091

$6,069,045 $6,069,045
$172,046 $172,046 $172,046 $6,241,091

$6,069,045 $6,069,045
$172,046 $172,046 $172,046 $6,241,091

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109.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$769

$769

$769

109.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($3,847)

($3,847)

($3,847)

109.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$28,157

$28,157

$28,157

109.4 Transfer funds to the Parole Revocation Centers program to more accurately align funds based on projected expenditures.

State General Funds

($210,000)

($210,000)

($210,000)

109.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$121,607

$105,814

109.100 -Bainbridge Probation Substance Abuse Treatment Center

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide housing, academic education, counseling, and substance abuse treatment for

probationers who require more security and supervision than provided by regular community supervision.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,884,124

$6,005,731

$5,989,938

State General Funds

$5,884,124

$6,005,731

$5,989,938

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$172,046

$172,046

$172,046

Sales and Services

$172,046

$172,046

$172,046

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$172,046

$172,046

$172,046

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,056,170

$6,177,777

$6,161,984

County Jail Subsidy

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to reimburse counties for the costs of incarcerating state prisoners in their local facilities after

sentencing.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,596,724 $9,596,724 $9,596,724

$9,596,724 $9,596,724 $9,596,724

$9,596,724 $9,596,724 $9,596,724

110.100 -County Jail Subsidy

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to reimburse counties for the costs of incarcerating state prisoners in their local facilities after

sentencing.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,596,724 $9,596,724 $9,596,724

$9,596,724 $9,596,724 $9,596,724

$9,596,724 $9,596,724 $9,596,724

Departmental Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect and serve the citizens of Georgia by providing an effective and efficient department

that administers a balanced correctional system.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$51,589,453 $51,589,453 $1,996,812 $1,996,812
$223,273 $223,273 $223,273 $53,809,538

$51,589,453 $51,589,453 $1,996,812 $1,996,812
$223,273 $223,273 $223,273 $53,809,538

$51,589,453 $51,589,453 $1,996,812 $1,996,812
$223,273 $223,273 $223,273 $53,809,538

111.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$4,754

$4,754

$4,754

111.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($1,775,034) ($1,775,034) ($1,775,034)

111.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$264,029

$264,029

$264,029

111.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$1,136,633

$989,022

111.5 Reduce funds for personnel and operations.

State General Funds

($964,207)

$0

111.6 Reduce funds for the contract with the University of Cincinnati for the evaluation of Day Reporting Centers.

State General Funds

($160,567)

($160,567)

111.7 Reduce funds for the contract with the University of Georgia for Leadership Corrections.

State General Funds

($60,100)

$0

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111.8 Reduce funds and require counties and municipalities to contribute towards the cost of correctional officers in local inmate construction projects utilizing the Department of Community Affairs "tier" system to grant waivers.

State General Funds Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($375,000) $375,000
$0

111.100 -Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect and serve the citizens of Georgia by providing an effective and efficient department

that administers a balanced correctional system.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$50,083,202 $50,034,961 $50,536,657

State General Funds

$50,083,202 $50,034,961 $50,536,657

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,996,812

$1,996,812

$1,996,812

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,996,812

$1,996,812

$1,996,812

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$223,273

$223,273

$598,273

Sales and Services

$223,273

$223,273

$598,273

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$223,273

$223,273

$598,273

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$52,303,287 $52,255,046 $53,131,742

Detention Centers

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide housing, academic education, vocational training, work details, counseling, and

substance abuse treatment for probationers who require more security or supervision than provided by regular community

supervision.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$26,482,516 $26,482,516
$252,380 $252,380 $4,831,241 $16,491 $16,491 $4,814,750 $4,814,750 $31,566,137

$26,482,516 $26,482,516
$252,380 $252,380 $4,831,241 $16,491 $16,491 $4,814,750 $4,814,750 $31,566,137

$26,482,516 $26,482,516
$252,380 $252,380 $4,831,241
$16,491 $16,491 $4,814,750 $4,814,750 $31,566,137

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112.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$7,477

$7,477

$7,477

112.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($57,428)

($57,428)

($57,428)

112.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$199,406

$199,406

$199,406

112.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$817,043

$710,936

112.100 -Detention Centers

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide housing, academic education, vocational training, work details, counseling, and

substance abuse treatment for probationers who require more security or supervision than provided by regular community

supervision.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$26,631,971 $27,449,014 $27,342,907

State General Funds

$26,631,971 $27,449,014 $27,342,907

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$252,380

$252,380

$252,380

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$252,380

$252,380

$252,380

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$4,831,241

$4,831,241

$4,831,241

Intergovernmental Transfers

$16,491

$16,491

$16,491

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$16,491

$16,491

$16,491

Sales and Services

$4,814,750

$4,814,750

$4,814,750

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$4,814,750

$4,814,750

$4,814,750

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$31,715,592 $32,532,635 $32,426,528

Food and Farm Operations

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to manage timber, raise crops and livestock, and produce dairy items used in preparing meals for

offenders.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$26,376,059 $26,376,059 $1,069,721 $1,069,721 $2,100,000

$26,376,059 $26,376,059 $1,069,721 $1,069,721 $2,100,000

$26,376,059 $26,376,059 $1,069,721 $1,069,721 $2,100,000

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Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,100,000 $2,100,000 $29,545,780

$2,100,000 $2,100,000 $29,545,780

$2,100,000 $2,100,000 $29,545,780

113.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$951

$951

$951

113.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($10,716)

($10,716)

($10,716)

113.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$8,770

$8,770

$8,770

113.4 Transfer funds from the State Prisons program based on a reduction in payments to Central State Hospital for meals for offenders absorbed into the system after facility closures in the Milledgeville area.

State General Funds

$1,385,533

$1,385,533

$1,385,533

113.5 Increase funds by annualizing the fast track units at Augusta State Medical Prison (ASMP), Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Prison (GDCP), Telfair State Prison, and Central State Prison.

State General Funds

$219,239

$219,239

$219,239

113.6 Reduce funds by annualizing the closure of Metro State Prison.

State General Funds

($354,479)

($354,479)

($354,479)

113.7 Reduce funds by annualizing the closure of three Pre-Release Centers and closing three additional Pre-Release Centers in January (six months).

State General Funds

($290,455)

($290,455)

($290,455)

113.8 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$40,175

$34,958

113.100 -Food and Farm Operations

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to manage timber, raise crops and livestock, and produce dairy items used in preparing meals for

offenders.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$27,334,902 $27,375,077 $27,369,860

State General Funds

$27,334,902 $27,375,077 $27,369,860

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,069,721

$1,069,721

$1,069,721

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,069,721 $2,100,000 $2,100,000 $2,100,000 $30,504,623

$1,069,721 $2,100,000 $2,100,000 $2,100,000 $30,544,798

$1,069,721 $2,100,000 $2,100,000 $2,100,000 $30,539,581

Health

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide the required constitutional level of physical, dental, and mental health care to all

inmates of the state correctional system.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$209,288,263 $209,288,263
$8,390,000 $8,390,000 $8,390,000 $217,678,263

$209,288,263 $209,288,263
$8,390,000 $8,390,000 $8,390,000 $217,678,263

$209,288,263 $209,288,263
$8,390,000 $8,390,000 $8,390,000 $217,678,263

114.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$2,201

$2,201

$2,201

114.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($3,847)

($3,847)

($3,847)

114.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$90,471

$90,471

$90,471

114.4 Increase funds to annualize the fast track units at Augusta State Medical Prison (ASMP), Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Prison (GDCP), Telfair State Prison, and Central State Prison.

State General Funds

$2,147,658

$2,147,658

$2,147,658

114.5 Reduce funds by annualizing the closure of Metro State Prison.

State General Funds

($3,474,800) ($3,474,800) ($3,474,800)

114.6 Reduce funds by annualizing the closure of three Pre-Release Centers and closing three additional Pre-Release Centers in January (six months).

State General Funds

($1,003,636) ($1,003,636) ($1,003,636)

114.7 Reduce funds by annualizing the closure of Men's State Prison.

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State General Funds

($1,196,070) ($1,196,070) ($1,196,070)

114.8 Reduce funds to recognize savings ($1,969,700) and transfer funds to Medicaid ($1,030,300) to reflect the relocation of medically fragile inmates to community nursing homes.

State General Funds

($3,000,000) ($3,000,000) ($3,000,000)

114.9 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$356,899

$310,549

114.10 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($653,207)

114.11 Begin the process to privatize inmate healthcare beginning in the third quarter of FY2012. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

114.100 -Health

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide the required constitutional level of physical, dental, and mental health care to all

inmates of the state correctional system.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$202,850,240 $203,207,139 $202,507,582

State General Funds

$202,850,240 $203,207,139 $202,507,582

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$8,390,000

$8,390,000

$8,390,000

Sales and Services

$8,390,000

$8,390,000

$8,390,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$8,390,000

$8,390,000

$8,390,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$211,240,240 $211,597,139 $210,897,582

Offender Management

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate and operate the following agency wide support services to ensure public safety:

canine units, the County Correctional Institutions program, Correctional Emergency Response Teams, inmate classification, inmate

diagnostics, the jail coordination unit, the release and agreements unit, and tactical squads.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$42,060,619 $42,060,619
$30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $42,090,619

$42,060,619 $42,060,619
$30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $42,090,619

$42,060,619 $42,060,619
$30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $42,090,619

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115.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$652

$652

$652

115.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($18,135)

($18,135)

($18,135)

115.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$23,079

$23,079

$23,079

115.4 Reduce funds by annualizing the transfer of funds and four positions to the Clemency Decisions program of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles to gain efficiencies in the clemency release process.

State General Funds

($133,625)

($133,625)

($133,625)

115.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$107,552

$93,584

115.100 -Offender Management

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate and operate the following agency wide support services to ensure public safety:

canine units, the County Correctional Institutions program, Correctional Emergency Response Teams, inmate classification, inmate

diagnostics, the jail coordination unit, the release and agreements unit, and tactical squads.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$41,932,590 $42,040,142 $42,026,174

State General Funds

$41,932,590 $42,040,142 $42,026,174

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$30,000

$30,000

$30,000

Sales and Services

$30,000

$30,000

$30,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$30,000

$30,000

$30,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$41,962,590 $42,070,142 $42,056,174

Parole Revocation Centers

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide housing, academic education, vocational training, work details, counseling, and

substance abuse treatment for parole violators in a secure and supervised setting.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$4,228,798 $4,228,798
$7,500 $7,500 $405,000

$4,228,798 $4,228,798
$7,500 $7,500 $405,000

$4,228,798 $4,228,798
$7,500 $7,500 $405,000

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Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$405,000 $405,000 $4,641,298

$405,000 $405,000 $4,641,298

$405,000 $405,000 $4,641,298

116.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$782

$782

$782

116.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($6,869)

($6,869)

($6,869)

116.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$34,619

$34,619

$34,619

116.4 Transfer funds from the Bainbridge Probation Substance Abuse Treatment Center program to more accurately align funds based on projected expenditures.

State General Funds

$210,000

$210,000

$210,000

116.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$153,451

$133,523

116.100 -Parole Revocation Centers

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide housing, academic education, vocational training, work details, counseling, and

substance abuse treatment for parole violators in a secure and supervised setting.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,467,330

$4,620,781

$4,600,853

State General Funds

$4,467,330

$4,620,781

$4,600,853

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$7,500

$7,500

$7,500

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$7,500

$7,500

$7,500

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$405,000

$405,000

$405,000

Sales and Services

$405,000

$405,000

$405,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$405,000

$405,000

$405,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,879,830

$5,033,281

$5,013,353

Private Prisons

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to contract with private companies to provide cost effective prison facilities that ensure public

safety.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$86,295,849 $86,295,849 $86,295,849

$86,295,849 $86,295,849 $86,295,849

$86,295,849 $86,295,849 $86,295,849

117.1 Increase funds for two new private prison facilities for six months (1,500 beds) and four months (1,150 beds).

State General Funds

$13,338,161 $13,338,161 $13,338,161

117.100 -Private Prisons

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to contract with private companies to provide cost effective prison facilities that ensure public

safety.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$99,634,010 $99,634,010 $99,634,010

State General Funds

$99,634,010 $99,634,010 $99,634,010

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$99,634,010 $99,634,010 $99,634,010

Probation Supervision

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to supervise probationers in Day Reporting Centers, the Savannah Impact Program, intensive or

specialized probation, and field supervision.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$86,230,396 $86,230,396
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $86,330,396

$86,230,396 $86,230,396
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $86,330,396

$86,230,396 $86,230,396
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $86,330,396

118.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$13,013

$13,013

$13,013

118.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($226,139)

($226,139)

($226,139)

118.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$638,839

$638,839

$638,839

118.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

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State General Funds

$2,695,090

$2,345,086

118.100 -Probation Supervision

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to supervise probationers in Day Reporting Centers, the Savannah Impact Program, intensive or

specialized probation, and field supervision.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$86,656,109 $89,351,199 $89,001,195

State General Funds

$86,656,109 $89,351,199 $89,001,195

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Sales and Services

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$86,756,109 $89,451,199 $89,101,195

State Prisons

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide housing, academic education, religious support, vocational training, counseling, and

substance abuse treatment for violent and/or repeat offenders, or nonviolent offenders who have exhausted all other forms of

punishment in a secure, well supervised setting; to assist in the reentry of these offenders back into society through the use of Pre-

Release Centers; and to provide fire services and work details to the Department, state agencies, and local communities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$396,228,454 $396,228,454
$87,275,232 $84,877,269 $2,397,963 $20,612,405 $9,222,802 $9,222,802
$655,104 $655,104 $10,734,499 $10,734,499 $504,116,091

$396,228,454 $396,228,454
$87,275,232 $84,877,269 $2,397,963 $20,612,405 $9,222,802 $9,222,802
$655,104 $655,104 $10,734,499 $10,734,499 $504,116,091

$396,228,454 $396,228,454 $87,275,232 $84,877,269
$2,397,963 $20,612,405 $9,222,802 $9,222,802
$655,104 $655,104 $10,734,499 $10,734,499 $504,116,091

119.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$94,701

$94,701

$94,701

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119.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($605,051)

($605,051)

($605,051)

119.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$3,141,575

$3,141,575

$3,141,575

119.4 Increase funds to annualize the fast track units at Augusta State Medical Prison (ASMP), Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Prison (GDCP), Telfair State Prison, and Central State Prison.

State General Funds

$3,213,817

$3,213,817

$3,213,817

119.5 Transfer funds to the Food and Farm Operations program based on a reduction in payments to Central State Hospital for meals for offenders absorbed into the system after facility closures in the Milledgeville area.

State General Funds

($1,385,533) ($1,385,533) ($1,385,533)

119.6 Reduce funds by annualizing the closure of Metro State Prison.

State General Funds

($15,243,399) ($15,243,399) ($15,243,399)

119.7 Reduce funds by annualizing the closure of three Pre-Release Centers and closing three additional Pre-Release Centers in January (six months).

State General Funds

($9,361,933) ($9,361,933) ($9,361,933)

119.8 Reduce funds by annualizing the closure of Men's State Prison.

State General Funds

($3,379,134) ($3,379,134) ($3,379,134)

119.9 Reduce start-up funds for fast-track expansion at Augusta State Medical Prison (ASMP), Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Prison (GDCP), Telfair State Prison, and Central State Prison.

State General Funds

($3,717,830) ($3,717,830) ($3,717,830)

119.10 Replace funds lost due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. (H:Restore 97% of ARRA funding)

State General Funds ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$84,877,989 ($84,877,269)
$720

$82,331,649 ($84,877,269) ($2,545,620)

$84,877,269 ($84,877,269)
$0

119.11 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$14,431,425 $12,557,253

119.12 Reduce funds for program operations contracts.

State General Funds

($166,463)

$0

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119.13 Eliminate funds for the private security and maintenance contracts at State Offices South and reduce the trainee food contract. (S:Restore funds for the trainee food contract)

State General Funds

($818,911)

($247,712)

119.14 Reduce funds for consulting and moving contracts.

State General Funds

($61,673)

119.15 Realize cost avoidance due to increased utilization of Accountability Courts. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

119.100 -State Prisons

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide housing, academic education, religious support, vocational training, counseling, and

substance abuse treatment for violent and/or repeat offenders, or nonviolent offenders who have exhausted all other forms of

punishment in a secure, well supervised setting; to assist in the reentry of these offenders back into society through the use of Pre-

Release Centers; and to provide fire services and work details to the Department, state agencies, and local communities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$453,863,656 $464,763,367 $466,110,804

State General Funds

$453,863,656 $464,763,367 $466,110,804

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,397,963

$2,397,963

$2,397,963

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,397,963

$2,397,963

$2,397,963

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$20,612,405 $20,612,405 $20,612,405

Intergovernmental Transfers

$9,222,802

$9,222,802

$9,222,802

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$9,222,802

$9,222,802

$9,222,802

Royalties and Rents

$655,104

$655,104

$655,104

Royalties and Rents Not Itemized

$655,104

$655,104

$655,104

Sales and Services

$10,734,499 $10,734,499 $10,734,499

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$10,734,499 $10,734,499 $10,734,499

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$476,874,024 $487,773,735 $489,121,172

Transitional Centers

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide "work release," allowing inmates to obtain and maintain a paying job in the

community, while still receiving housing, academic education, counseling, and substance abuse treatment in a structured center.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$27,449,117 $27,449,117 $27,449,117

$27,449,117 $27,449,117 $27,449,117

$27,449,117 $27,449,117 $27,449,117

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120.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$4,963

$4,963

$4,963

120.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($40,666)

($40,666)

($40,666)

120.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$186,943

$186,943

$186,943

120.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$789,847

$687,271

120.100 -Transitional Centers

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide "work release," allowing inmates to obtain and maintain a paying job in the

community, while still receiving housing, academic education, counseling, and substance abuse treatment in a structured center.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$27,600,357 $28,390,204 $28,287,628

State General Funds

$27,600,357 $28,390,204 $28,287,628

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$27,600,357 $28,390,204 $28,287,628

Section 19: Defense, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Royalties and Rents Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$8,660,548 $8,660,548 $31,030,723 $31,030,723 $1,186,558
$17,305 $151,022 $1,018,231 $40,877,829

$8,660,548 $8,660,548 $31,030,723 $31,030,723 $1,186,558
$17,305 $151,022 $1,018,231 $40,877,829

$8,660,548 $8,660,548 $31,030,723 $31,030,723 $1,186,558
$17,305 $151,022 $1,018,231 $40,877,829

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$8,438,339

$8,862,242

$8,438,339

$8,862,242

$30,862,483 $30,862,483

$8,837,060 $8,837,060 $31,030,723

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Royalties and Rents Sales and Services TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$30,862,483 $1,186,558
$17,305 $151,022 $1,018,231 $40,487,380

$30,862,483 $1,186,558
$17,305 $151,022 $1,018,231 $40,911,283

$31,030,723 $1,186,558
$17,305 $151,022 $1,018,231 $41,054,341

Departmental Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administration to the organized militia in the State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,106,941 $1,106,941
$409,445 $409,445 $12,942 $12,942 $12,942 $1,529,328

$1,106,941 $1,106,941
$409,445 $409,445 $12,942 $12,942 $12,942 $1,529,328

$1,106,941 $1,106,941
$409,445 $409,445
$12,942 $12,942 $12,942 $1,529,328

121.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$1,952

$1,952

$1,952

121.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($146)

($146)

($146)

121.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$7,303

$7,303

$7,303

121.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$36,696

$31,930

121.100 -Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administration to the organized militia in the State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,116,050

$1,152,746

$1,147,980

State General Funds

$1,116,050

$1,152,746

$1,147,980

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$409,445 $409,445 $12,942 $12,942 $12,942 $1,538,437

$409,445 $409,445 $12,942 $12,942 $12,942 $1,575,133

$409,445 $409,445
$12,942 $12,942 $12,942 $1,570,367

Military Readiness

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide an Army National Guard, Air National Guard, and State Defense Force for the state of

Georgia that can be activated and deployed at the direction of the President or the Governor for a man made crisis or natural

disaster.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,442,330 $4,442,330 $20,240,930 $20,240,930 $1,173,616
$17,305 $17,305 $151,022 $151,022 $1,005,289 $1,005,289 $25,856,876

$4,442,330 $4,442,330 $20,240,930 $20,240,930 $1,173,616
$17,305 $17,305 $151,022 $151,022 $1,005,289 $1,005,289 $25,856,876

$4,442,330 $4,442,330 $20,240,930 $20,240,930 $1,173,616
$17,305 $17,305 $151,022 $151,022 $1,005,289 $1,005,289 $25,856,876

122.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$4,967

$4,967

$4,967

122.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($503)

($503)

($503)

122.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$18,587

$18,587

$18,587

122.4 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($231,540)

($231,540)

($231,540)

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122.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$79,039

122.6 Increase funds for maintenance and utilities.

State General Funds

$230,000

$68,775 $230,000

122.100 -Military Readiness

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide an Army National Guard, Air National Guard, and State Defense Force for the state of

Georgia that can be activated and deployed at the direction of the President or the Governor for a man made crisis or natural

disaster.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,233,841

$4,542,880

$4,532,616

State General Funds

$4,233,841

$4,542,880

$4,532,616

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$20,240,930 $20,240,930 $20,240,930

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$20,240,930 $20,240,930 $20,240,930

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,173,616

$1,173,616

$1,173,616

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$17,305

$17,305

$17,305

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$17,305

$17,305

$17,305

Royalties and Rents

$151,022

$151,022

$151,022

Royalties and Rents Not Itemized

$151,022

$151,022

$151,022

Sales and Services

$1,005,289

$1,005,289

$1,005,289

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$1,005,289

$1,005,289

$1,005,289

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$25,648,387 $25,957,426 $25,947,162

Youth Educational Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational and vocational opportunities to at-risk youth through Youth Challenge

Academies and Starbase programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,111,277 $3,111,277 $10,380,348 $10,380,348 $13,491,625

$3,111,277 $3,111,277 $10,380,348 $10,380,348 $13,491,625

$3,111,277 $3,111,277 $10,380,348 $10,380,348 $13,491,625

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123.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$7,027

$7,027

$7,027

123.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($73)

($73)

($73)

123.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$26,297

$26,297

$26,297

123.4 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($56,080) ($168,240) ($224,320)

($56,080) ($168,240) ($224,320)

($56,080) $0
($56,080)

123.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$78,168

$68,016

123.100 -Youth Educational Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational and vocational opportunities to at-risk youth through Youth Challenge

Academies and Starbase programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,088,448

$3,166,616

$3,156,464

State General Funds

$3,088,448

$3,166,616

$3,156,464

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$10,212,108 $10,212,108 $10,380,348

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$10,212,108 $10,212,108 $10,380,348

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,300,556 $13,378,724 $13,536,812

Section 20: Driver Services, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$58,204,543 $58,204,543 $2,844,121 $2,844,121 $61,048,664

$58,204,543 $58,204,543 $2,844,121 $2,844,121 $61,048,664

$58,204,543 $58,204,543 $2,844,121 $2,844,121 $61,048,664

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$56,043,115 $56,930,777

$56,043,115 $56,930,777

$2,844,121

$2,844,121

$2,844,121

$2,844,121

$58,887,236 $59,774,898

$56,960,675 $56,960,675 $2,844,121 $2,844,121 $59,804,796

Customer Service Support

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is for administration of license issuance, motor vehicle registration, and commercial truck

compliance.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,146,117 $9,146,117
$500,857 $500,857 $500,857 $9,646,974

$9,146,117 $9,146,117
$500,857 $500,857 $500,857 $9,646,974

$9,146,117 $9,146,117
$500,857 $500,857 $500,857 $9,646,974

124.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($4,354)

($4,354)

($4,354)

124.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($54,131)

($54,131)

($54,131)

124.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$33,810

$33,810

$33,810

124.4 Reduce funds for three filled positions.

State General Funds

($224,676)

($224,676)

($224,676)

124.5 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($104,209)

($104,209)

($104,209)

124.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$148,420

$129,145

124.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is for administration of license issuance, as well as driver training and education regulatory programs.

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House: The purpose of this appropriation is for administration of license issuance, as well as driver training and education regulatory programs. Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is for administration of license issuance, as well as driver training and education regulatory programs.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

124.100 -Customer Service Support

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is for administration of license issuance, as well as driver training and education regulatory

programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$8,792,557

$8,940,977

$8,921,702

State General Funds

$8,792,557

$8,940,977

$8,921,702

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$500,857

$500,857

$500,857

Sales and Services

$500,857

$500,857

$500,857

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$500,857

$500,857

$500,857

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,293,414

$9,441,834

$9,422,559

License Issuance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to issue and renew drivers' licenses, maintain driver records, operate Customer Service Centers,

provide online access to services, provide motorcycle safety instruction, produce driver manuals, and investigate driver's license

fraud.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$48,206,729 $48,206,729 $1,827,835 $1,827,835 $1,827,835 $50,034,564

$48,206,729 $48,206,729 $1,827,835 $1,827,835 $1,827,835 $50,034,564

$48,206,729 $48,206,729 $1,827,835 $1,827,835 $1,827,835 $50,034,564

125.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($47,585)

($47,585)

125.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($120,484)

($120,484)

($47,585) ($120,484)

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125.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$214,660

$214,660

$214,660

125.4 Reduce funds for 33 vacant driver examiner positions.

State General Funds

($1,293,291) ($1,293,291) ($1,293,291)

125.5 Reduce funds for operations due to efficiencies through modifications to service delivery and operational costs.

State General Funds

($513,552)

($513,552)

($513,552)

125.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$930,087

$809,299

125.7 Reduce funds and hold vacancies to achieve efficiencies through attrition.

State General Funds

($221,701)

$0

125.8 Reduce funds and direct the agency to outsource payroll functions to the State Accounting Office's Shared Services initiative starting September 1, 2011.

State General Funds

($47,733)

125.100 -License Issuance

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to issue and renew drivers' licenses, maintain driver records, operate Customer Service Centers,

provide online access to services, provide motorcycle safety instruction, produce driver manuals, and investigate driver's license

fraud.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$46,446,477 $47,154,863 $47,208,043

State General Funds

$46,446,477 $47,154,863 $47,208,043

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,827,835

$1,827,835

$1,827,835

Sales and Services

$1,827,835

$1,827,835

$1,827,835

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$1,827,835

$1,827,835

$1,827,835

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$48,274,312 $48,982,698 $49,035,878

Regulatory Compliance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate driver safety and education programs for both novice and problem drivers by

approving driver education curricula and auditing third-party driver education providers for compliance with state laws and

regulations. The purpose of this appropriation is also to certify ignition interlock device providers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$851,697 $851,697

$851,697 $851,697

$851,697 $851,697

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$515,429 $515,429 $515,429 $1,367,126

$515,429 $515,429 $515,429 $1,367,126

$515,429 $515,429 $515,429 $1,367,126

126.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($871)

($871)

($871)

126.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$6,053

$6,053

$6,053

126.3 Reduce funds for one filled position.

State General Funds

($43,094)

($43,094)

($43,094)

126.4 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($9,704)

($9,704)

($9,704)

126.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$30,856

$26,849

126.100 -Regulatory Compliance

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate driver safety and education programs for both novice and problem drivers by

approving driver education curricula and auditing third-party driver education providers for compliance with state laws and

regulations. The purpose of this appropriation is also to certify ignition interlock device providers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$804,081

$834,937

$830,930

State General Funds

$804,081

$834,937

$830,930

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$515,429

$515,429

$515,429

Sales and Services

$515,429

$515,429

$515,429

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$515,429

$515,429

$515,429

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,319,510

$1,350,366

$1,346,359

Section 21: Early Care and Learning, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

Section Total - Continuation

$356,293,479 $356,293,479 $356,293,479

$1,276,823

$1,276,823

$1,276,823

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Lottery Proceeds TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS
ARRA-Child Care & Development Block Grant ARRA-Head Start CFDA93.708 Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575 Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Sales and Services TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$355,016,656 $157,538,087
$10,000,000 $1,377,518 $24,792,746 $121,367,823
$17,500 $2,500
$14,250 $750
$21,750 $21,750 $513,870,816

$355,016,656 $157,538,087
$10,000,000 $1,377,518 $24,792,746 $121,367,823
$17,500 $2,500
$14,250 $750
$21,750 $21,750 $513,870,816

$355,016,656 $157,538,087 $10,000,000
$1,377,518 $24,792,746 $121,367,823
$17,500 $2,500 $14,250
$750 $21,750 $21,750 $513,870,816

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$336,425,760 $301,820,350

$1,131,462

$1,187,764

$335,294,298 $300,632,586

$146,160,569 $146,160,569

$24,792,746 $24,792,746

$121,367,823 $121,367,823

$17,500

$17,500

$2,500

$2,500

$14,250

$14,250

$750

$750

$21,750

$21,750

$21,750

$21,750

$482,625,579 $448,020,169

$301,813,038 $1,180,452
$300,632,586 $146,160,569 $24,792,746 $121,367,823
$17,500 $2,500 $14,250
$750 $21,750 $21,750 $448,012,857

Child Care Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate, license, and train child care providers; to support the infant and toddler and

afterschool networks; and to provide inclusion services for children with disabilities.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,276,823 $1,276,823 $6,642,746 $6,642,746
$15,000 $14,250 $14,250
$750 $750 $7,934,569

$1,276,823 $1,276,823 $6,642,746 $6,642,746
$15,000 $14,250 $14,250
$750 $750 $7,934,569

$1,276,823 $1,276,823 $6,642,746 $6,642,746
$15,000 $14,250 $14,250
$750 $750 $7,934,569

127.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($31,278)

($31,278)

($31,278)

127.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$2,571

$2,571

$2,571

127.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$11,318

$11,318

$11,318

127.4 Reduce funds for one filled position.

State General Funds

($82,664)

($82,664)

($82,664)

127.5 Reduce funds for a portion of an attorney's salary by replacing state funds with United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) federal funds.

State General Funds

($45,308)

($45,308)

($45,308)

127.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$56,302

$48,990

127.100 -Child Care Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate, license, and train child care providers; to support the infant and toddler and

afterschool networks; and to provide inclusion services for children with disabilities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,131,462

$1,187,764

$1,180,452

State General Funds

$1,131,462

$1,187,764

$1,180,452

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$6,642,746

$6,642,746

$6,642,746

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Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,642,746 $15,000 $14,250 $14,250 $750 $750
$7,789,208

$6,642,746 $15,000 $14,250 $14,250 $750 $750
$7,845,510

$6,642,746 $15,000 $14,250 $14,250 $750 $750
$7,838,198

Nutrition

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that USDA compliant meals are served to eligible children and adults in day care

settings and to eligible youth during the summer.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $121,000,000 $121,000,000 $121,000,000

$0 $0 $121,000,000 $121,000,000 $121,000,000

$0 $0 $121,000,000 $121,000,000 $121,000,000

128.100 -Nutrition

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that USDA compliant meals are served to eligible children and adults in day care

settings and to eligible youth during the summer.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$121,000,000 $121,000,000 $121,000,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$121,000,000 $121,000,000 $121,000,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$121,000,000 $121,000,000 $121,000,000

Pre-Kindergarten Program

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding, training, technical assistance, and oversight of Pre-Kindergarten programs

operated by public and private providers throughout the state and to improve the quality of early learning and increase school

readiness for Georgia's four year olds.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575

$355,016,656 $0
$355,016,656 $517,823 $150,000

$355,016,656 $0
$355,016,656 $517,823 $150,000

$355,016,656 $0
$355,016,656 $517,823 $150,000

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$367,823

$367,823

$367,823

$355,534,479 $355,534,479 $355,534,479

129.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

Lottery Proceeds

($597)

($597)

($597)

129.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Lottery Proceeds

$18,239

$18,239

$18,239

129.3 Reduce funds to reflect the lottery revenue estimate.

Lottery Proceeds

($19,740,000)

$0

$0

129.4 Eliminate funds for transition coaches.

Lottery Proceeds

($9,250,000) ($9,250,000)

129.5 Eliminate funds for books and printing.

Lottery Proceeds

($520,000)

($520,000)

129.6 Increase funds for 2,000 new slots, bringing the total number served to 86,000.

Lottery Proceeds

$3,868,049

$3,868,049

129.7 Increase funds to enhance program quality.

Lottery Proceeds

$3,645,000

$3,645,000

129.8 Reduce funds by increasing class size by two and reducing the school year while retaining a 6.5 hour day for Pre-K students.

Lottery Proceeds

($52,098,761) ($52,098,761)

129.9 Reduce funds for administration based on projected expenditures.

Lottery Proceeds

($46,000)

($46,000)

129.100 -Pre-Kindergarten Program

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding, training, technical assistance, and oversight of Pre-Kindergarten programs

operated by public and private providers throughout the state and to improve the quality of early learning and increase school

readiness for Georgia's four year olds.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$335,294,298 $300,632,586 $300,632,586

Lottery Proceeds

$335,294,298 $300,632,586 $300,632,586

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$517,823

$517,823

$517,823

Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$367,823

$367,823

$367,823

$335,812,121 $301,150,409 $301,150,409

Quality Initiatives

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to implement innovative strategies and programs that focus on improving the quality of and

access to early education, child care, and nutrition for Georgia's children and families.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Child Care & Development Block Grant ARRA-Head Start CFDA93.708 Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers FF Community Based Child Abuse Prevention CFDA93.590
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $29,377,518 $10,000,000 $1,377,518 $18,000,000 $2,500 $2,500 $2,500 $21,750 $21,750 $21,750 $29,401,768

$0 $0 $29,377,518 $10,000,000 $1,377,518 $18,000,000 $2,500 $2,500 $2,500 $21,750 $21,750 $21,750 $29,401,768

$0 $0 $29,377,518 $10,000,000 $1,377,518 $18,000,000 $2,500 $2,500 $2,500 $21,750 $21,750 $21,750 $29,401,768

130.1 Reduce funds due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

ARRA-Child Care & Development Block Grant ARRA-Head Start CFDA93.708 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($10,000,000) ($1,377,518) ($11,377,518)

($10,000,000) ($1,377,518) ($11,377,518)

($10,000,000) ($1,377,518) ($11,377,518)

130.100 -Quality Initiatives

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to implement innovative strategies and programs that focus on improving the quality of and

access to early education, child care, and nutrition for Georgia's children and families.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$18,000,000 $18,000,000 $18,000,000

Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575

$18,000,000 $18,000,000 $18,000,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,500

$2,500

$2,500

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$2,500

$2,500

$2,500

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$2,500

$2,500

$2,500

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TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers FF Community Based Child Abuse Prevention CFDA93.590
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$21,750 $21,750 $21,750 $18,024,250

$21,750 $21,750 $21,750 $18,024,250

$21,750 $21,750 $21,750 $18,024,250

Section 22: Economic Development, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$28,502,844 $28,502,844
$20,370 $20,244
$126 $28,523,214

$28,502,844 $28,502,844
$20,370 $20,244
$126 $28,523,214

$28,502,844 $28,502,844
$20,370 $20,244
$126 $28,523,214

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$41,028,930 $41,287,689

$31,740,515 $31,999,274

$9,288,415

$9,288,415

$659,400

$909,400

$659,400

$909,400

$20,370

$20,370

$20,244

$20,244

$126

$126

$41,708,700 $42,217,459

$31,956,114 $31,956,114
$659,400 $659,400
$20,370 $20,244
$126 $32,635,884

Business Recruitment and Expansion

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to recruit, retain, and expand businesses in Georgia through a statewide network of regional

project managers, foreign and domestic marketing, and participation in Georgia Allies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,215,850 $8,215,850 $8,215,850

$8,215,850 $8,215,850 $8,215,850

$8,215,850 $8,215,850 $8,215,850

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131.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($176)

($176)

($176)

131.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$33,093

$33,093

$33,093

131.3 Reduce funds for marketing.

State General Funds

($547,325)

($684,156)

($684,156)

131.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$143,494

$124,858

131.100 -Business Recruitment and Expansion

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to recruit, retain, and expand businesses in Georgia through a statewide network of regional

project managers, foreign and domestic marketing, and participation in Georgia Allies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,701,442

$7,708,105

$7,689,469

State General Funds

$7,701,442

$7,708,105

$7,689,469

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,701,442

$7,708,105

$7,689,469

Departmental Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to influence, affect, and enhance economic development in Georgia and provide information to

people and companies to promote the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,884,658 $3,884,658
$126 $126 $126 $3,884,784

$3,884,658 $3,884,658
$126 $126 $126 $3,884,784

$3,884,658 $3,884,658
$126 $126 $126 $3,884,784

132.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($8,574)

($8,574)

($8,574)

132.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($304)

($304)

($304)

132.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

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State General Funds

$22,538

$22,538

132.4 Reduce funds for travel.

State General Funds

($11,500)

($11,500)

132.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$109,601

$22,538 ($11,500) $95,367

132.100 -Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to influence, affect, and enhance economic development in Georgia and provide information to

people and companies to promote the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,886,818

$3,996,419

$3,982,185

State General Funds

$3,886,818

$3,996,419

$3,982,185

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$126

$126

$126

Sales and Services

$126

$126

$126

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$126

$126

$126

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,886,944

$3,996,545

$3,982,311

Film, Video, and Music

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to increase industry awareness of Georgia business opportunities, financial incentives,

infrastructure resources, and natural resources in order to attract film, video, music, and electronic gaming industry projects and

businesses to the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$989,381 $989,381 $989,381

$989,381 $989,381 $989,381

$989,381 $989,381 $989,381

133.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($5)

($5)

($5)

133.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$4,051

$4,051

$4,051

133.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$17,448

$15,182

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133.100 -Film, Video, and Music

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to increase industry awareness of Georgia business opportunities, financial incentives,

infrastructure resources, and natural resources in order to attract film, video, music, and electronic gaming industry projects and

businesses to the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$993,427

$1,010,875

$1,008,609

State General Funds

$993,427

$1,010,875

$1,008,609

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$993,427

$1,010,875

$1,008,609

Innovation and Technology

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to market and promote strategic industries to existing and potential Georgia businesses by

partnering businesses with the Centers of Innovation, research universities, incubators, and other companies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,441,290 $1,441,290 $1,441,290

$1,441,290 $1,441,290 $1,441,290

$1,441,290 $1,441,290 $1,441,290

134.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($14)

($14)

($14)

134.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$3,739

$3,739

$3,739

134.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$18,480

$16,080

134.97 Transfer contract funds from the Board of Regents' Research Consortium program for the Georgia Research Alliance's strategic economic development initiatives.

State General Funds

$4,502,347

$4,502,347

$4,502,347

134.98 Transfer contract funds from the Board of Regent's Payments to the Georgia Cancer Coalition for strategic economic development initiatives. (H:Provide contract funds to the Georgia Cancer Coalition for strategic community-based economic development initiatives to include a new grant funded position, Director of Cancer Patient Navigation and Survivorship Services, and to include supporting the work of the Regional Cancer Coalitions. Provide $207,000 to each of the following: Central Georgia Cancer Coalition, East Georgia Cancer Coalition, Northwest Georgia Regional Cancer Coalition, Southeast Georgia Cancer Alliance, Inc., Southwest Georgia Cancer Coalition, and West Central Georgia Cancer Coalition)(S:NO; Transfer grant funds to the Department of Community Health and the Georgia Board of Physician Workforce)

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Tobacco Settlement Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,288,415

$9,288,415

$0

$250,000

$0

$9,538,415

$0

134.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to market and promote strategic industries to existing and potential Georgia businesses by partnering businesses with the Centers of Innovation, research universities, incubators and other companies; provide contract funds for Georgia Research Alliance (GRA) for economic development activities including but not limited to supporting Georgia-based companies and university research. House: The purpose of this appropriation is to market and promote strategic industries to existing and potential Georgia businesses by partnering businesses with the Centers of Innovation, research universities, incubators and other companies; provide contract funds for Georgia Research Alliance (GRA) for economic development activities including but not limited to supporting Georgia-based companies and university research; and provide contract funds for Georgia Cancer Coalition for ongoing research and prevention. Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to market and promote strategic industries to existing and potential Georgia businesses by partnering businesses with the Centers of Innovation, research universities, incubators and other companies; provide contract funds for Georgia Research Alliance (GRA) for economic development activities including but not limited to supporting Georgia-based companies and university research; and provide contract funds for Georgia Cancer Coalition for ongoing research and prevention.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

134.100 -Innovation and Technology

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to market and promote strategic industries to existing and potential Georgia businesses by

partnering businesses with the Centers of Innovation, research universities, incubators and other companies; provide contract funds

for Georgia Research Alliance (GRA) for economic development activities including but not limited to supporting Georgia-based

companies and university research.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$15,235,777 $15,254,257

$5,963,442

State General Funds

$5,947,362

$5,965,842

$5,963,442

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$9,288,415

$9,288,415

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$250,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$250,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$15,235,777 $15,504,257

$5,963,442

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International Relations and Trade

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to develop international markets for Georgia products and to attract international companies to

the state through business and trade missions, foreign advertising, a network of overseas offices and representatives, and by providing

technical and educational assistance to businesses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,060,270 $2,060,270 $2,060,270

$2,060,270 $2,060,270 $2,060,270

$2,060,270 $2,060,270 $2,060,270

135.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($32)

($32)

($32)

135.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$7,997

$7,997

$7,997

135.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$33,279

$28,958

135.100 -International Relations and Trade

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to develop international markets for Georgia products and to attract international companies to

the state through business and trade missions, foreign advertising, a network of overseas offices and representatives, and by providing

technical and educational assistance to businesses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,068,235

$2,101,514

$2,097,193

State General Funds

$2,068,235

$2,101,514

$2,097,193

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,068,235

$2,101,514

$2,097,193

Small and Minority Business Development

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist entrepreneurs and small and minority businesses by providing technical assistance on

planning, advocacy, business needs, and identifying potential markets and suppliers, and to provide assistance to local communities in

growing small businesses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$866,534 $866,534 $20,244 $20,244

$866,534 $866,534 $20,244 $20,244

$866,534 $866,534
$20,244 $20,244

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Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$20,244 $886,778

$20,244 $886,778

$20,244 $886,778

136.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($19)

($19)

($19)

136.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$5,401

$5,401

$5,401

136.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$24,475

$21,297

136.100 -Small and Minority Business Development

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist entrepreneurs and small and minority businesses by providing technical assistance on

planning, advocacy, business needs, and identifying potential markets and suppliers, and to provide assistance to local communities in

growing small businesses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$871,916

$896,391

$893,213

State General Funds

$871,916

$896,391

$893,213

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$20,244

$20,244

$20,244

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$20,244

$20,244

$20,244

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$20,244

$20,244

$20,244

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$892,160

$916,635

$913,457

Tourism

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide information to visitors about tourism opportunities throughout the state, operate and

maintain state welcome centers, fund the Georgia Historical Society and Georgia Humanities Council, and work with communities to

develop and market tourism products in order to attract more tourism to the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,114,324 $10,114,324 $10,114,324

$10,114,324 $10,114,324 $10,114,324

$10,114,324 $10,114,324 $10,114,324

137.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($210)

($210)

($210)

137.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

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State General Funds

$28,874

$28,874

$28,874

137.3 Reduce funds for marketing.

State General Funds

($547,326)

($684,157)

($684,157)

137.4 Eliminate funds for the Georgia Humanities Council contract. (H and S:Restore contract funds)

State General Funds

($50,000)

$0

$0

137.5 Reduce funds for the Georgia Historical Society contract.

State General Funds

($20,000)

($20,000)

($10,000)

137.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$132,036

$114,889

137.7 Increase funds for marketing the Civil War sesquicentennial.

State General Funds

$10,000

137.98 Transfer funds and three positions from the Office of the Governor to the Department of Economic Development for the Georgia Council for the Arts and reflect savings from consolidation.

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$566,730

$0

$0

$659,400

$0

$0

$1,226,130

$0

$0

137.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide information to visitors about tourism opportunities throughout the state, operate and maintain state welcome centers, fund cultural and tourism development as well as the Georgia Historical Society and the Georgia Humanities Council contracts, and work with communities to develop and market tourism products in order to attract more tourism to the state. House: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide information to visitors about tourism opportunities throughout the state, operate and maintain state welcome centers, fund cultural and tourism development, and work with communities to develop and market tourism products in order to attract more tourism to the state. Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide information to visitors about tourism opportunities throughout the state, operate and maintain state welcome centers, fund cultural and tourism development, and work with communities to develop and market tourism products in order to attract more tourism to the state.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

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137.100 -Tourism

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide information to visitors about tourism opportunities throughout the state, operate and

maintain state welcome centers, fund cultural and tourism development as well as the Georgia Historical Society and the Georgia

Humanities Council contracts, and work with communities to develop and market tourism products in order to attract more tourism to

the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$10,092,392

$9,570,867

$9,573,720

State General Funds

$10,092,392

$9,570,867

$9,573,720

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$659,400

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$659,400

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,751,792

$9,570,867

$9,573,720

Civil War Commission

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate planning, preservation, and promotion of structures, buildings, sites, and

battlefields associated with the Civil War and to acquire or provide funds for the acquisition of Civil War battlefields, cemeteries and

other historic properties associated with the Civil War.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,000 $10,000 $10,000

$10,000 $10,000 $10,000

$10,000 $10,000 $10,000

138.1 Eliminate funds. State General Funds

($10,000)

($10,000)

($10,000)

Payments to Aviation Hall of Fame

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide operating funds for the Aviation Hall of Fame.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$22,000 $22,000 $22,000

$22,000 $22,000 $22,000

$22,000 $22,000 $22,000

139.1 Eliminate funds. State General Funds

($22,000)

($22,000)

($22,000)

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Payments to Georgia Medical Center Authority

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide operating funds for the Georgia Medical Center Authority.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$200,000 $200,000 $200,000

$200,000 $200,000 $200,000

$200,000 $200,000 $200,000

140.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($1,077)

140.2 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($20,000)

140.3 Reduce funds.

State General Funds

($1,077) ($20,000)
($3,923)

($1,077) ($20,000)
($3,923)

140.100 -Payments to Georgia Medical Center Authority

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide operating funds for the Georgia Medical Center Authority.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$178,923

$175,000

$175,000

State General Funds

$178,923

$175,000

$175,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$178,923

$175,000

$175,000

Payments to Georgia Music Hall of Fame Authority

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide operating funds for the Georgia Music Hall of Fame to maintain museum facilities,

conserve the collection, and promote music-related tourism statewide through public outreach and special events.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$386,208 $386,208 $386,208

$386,208 $386,208 $386,208

$386,208 $386,208 $386,208

141.1 Eliminate funds. State General Funds

($386,208)

($386,208)

($386,208)

Payments to Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Authority

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide operating funds for the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame to maintain museum facilities,

maintain the collection, and promote special events.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$312,329 $312,329 $312,329

$312,329 $312,329 $312,329

$312,329 $312,329 $312,329

142.1 Eliminate funds. State General Funds

($312,329)

($312,329)

($312,329)

Arts, Georgia Council for the
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

Continuation Budget

$0

$0

$0

$0

500.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$7,531

$6,553

500.2 Transfer funds and 3 positions from the Office of the Governor to the Department of Economic Development for the Georgia Council for the Arts and reflect savings from consolidation.

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$566,730 $659,400 $1,226,130

$566,730 $659,400 $1,226,130

500.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for Council operations, fund grants and services for non-profit arts and cultural organizations, and maintain the Georgia State Art Collection and Capitol Galleries. House: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for Council operations, fund grants and services for non-profit arts and cultural organizations, and maintain the Georgia State Art Collection and Capitol Galleries.

State General Funds

$0

$0

500.100 -Arts, Georgia Council for the

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for Council operations, fund grants and services for non-profit arts and cultural

organizations, and maintain the Georgia State Art Collection and Capitol Galleries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$574,261

$573,283

State General Funds

$574,261

$573,283

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$659,400

$659,400

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
Section 23: Education, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Budget Stabilization-Education CFDA84.394 ARRA-Child Nutrition Discretionary Grants CFDA10.579 ARRA-Education for Homeless Children & Youth ARRA-Special Education - Preschool Grants ARRA-Special Education Grants to States ARRA-Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Reserved Fund Balances Intergovernmental Transfers Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Reserved Fund Balances Intergovernmental Transfers

$659,400 $1,233,661

$659,400 $1,232,683

Section Total - Continuation

$6,989,931,274 $6,989,931,274 $2,573,825,832
$140,709,507 $4,420,793 $1,873,212 $10,449,347
$313,758,336 $350,306,275 $1,752,308,362
$16,897,355 $490,407
$2,979,649 $12,913,459
$513,840 $9,580,654,461

$6,989,931,274 $6,989,931,274 $2,573,825,832
$140,709,507 $4,420,793 $1,873,212 $10,449,347
$313,758,336 $350,306,275 $1,752,308,362
$16,897,355 $490,407
$2,979,649 $12,913,459
$513,840 $9,580,654,461

$6,989,931,274 $6,989,931,274 $2,573,825,832
$140,709,507 $4,420,793 $1,873,212 $10,449,347
$313,758,336 $350,306,275 $1,752,308,362 $16,897,355
$490,407 $2,979,649 $12,913,459
$513,840 $9,580,654,461

Section Total - Final

$6,994,740,752 $6,969,651,171

$6,994,740,752 $6,969,651,171

$1,821,409,516 $1,821,409,516

$69,101,154 $69,101,154

$1,752,308,362 $1,752,308,362

$16,897,355 $16,897,355

$490,407

$490,407

$2,979,649

$2,979,649

$12,913,459 $12,913,459

$6,970,184,151 $6,970,184,151 $1,821,409,516
$69,101,154 $1,752,308,362
$16,897,355 $490,407
$2,979,649 $12,913,459

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Sales and Services TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$513,840

$513,840

$513,840

$8,833,047,623 $8,807,958,042 $8,808,491,022

Agricultural Education

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist local school systems with developing and funding agricultural education programs, and

to provide afterschool and summer educational and leadership opportunities for students.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,049,778 $8,049,778
$124,318 $124,318 $3,090,000 $3,090,000 $3,090,000 $11,264,096

$8,049,778 $8,049,778
$124,318 $124,318 $3,090,000 $3,090,000 $3,090,000 $11,264,096

$8,049,778 $8,049,778
$124,318 $124,318 $3,090,000 $3,090,000 $3,090,000 $11,264,096

143.1 Reduce funds. (H:Reduce funds by 4%)(S:Reduce funds to direct instruction programs by 4% and support programs by 8%)

State General Funds

($643,983)

($321,991)

($403,719)

143.100 -Agricultural Education

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist local school systems with developing and funding agricultural education programs, and

to provide afterschool and summer educational and leadership opportunities for students.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,405,795

$7,727,787

$7,646,059

State General Funds

$7,405,795

$7,727,787

$7,646,059

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$124,318

$124,318

$124,318

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$124,318

$124,318

$124,318

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,090,000

$3,090,000

$3,090,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$3,090,000

$3,090,000

$3,090,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$3,090,000

$3,090,000

$3,090,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,620,113 $10,942,105 $10,860,377

Central Office

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to the State Board of Education, Departmental programs, and

local school systems.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$30,554,450 $30,554,450 $73,511,666
$706,059 $72,805,607 $2,979,649 $2,979,649 $2,979,649 $107,045,765

$30,554,450 $30,554,450 $73,511,666
$706,059 $72,805,607 $2,979,649 $2,979,649 $2,979,649 $107,045,765

$30,554,450 $30,554,450 $73,511,666
$706,059 $72,805,607 $2,979,649 $2,979,649 $2,979,649 $107,045,765

144.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($18,847)

($18,847)

($18,847)

144.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($33,933)

($33,933)

($33,933)

144.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$251,400

$251,400

$251,400

144.4 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($2,444,356) ($2,444,356) ($2,444,356)

144.5 Reduce funds to reflect the loss of federal funds due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

ARRA-Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies

($706,059)

($706,059)

($706,059)

144.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$757,549

$646,335

144.100 -Central Office

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to the State Board of Education, Departmental programs, and

local school systems.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$28,308,714 $29,066,263 $28,955,049

State General Funds

$28,308,714 $29,066,263 $28,955,049

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$72,805,607 $72,805,607 $72,805,607

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$72,805,607 $72,805,607 $72,805,607

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,979,649

$2,979,649

$2,979,649

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Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,979,649 $2,979,649 $104,093,970

$2,979,649 $2,979,649 $104,851,519

$2,979,649 $2,979,649 $104,740,305

Charter Schools

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to authorize charter schools and charter systems and to provide funds for competitive grants for

planning, implementation, facilities, and operations of those entities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,148,300 $2,148,300 $12,803,723 $12,803,723 $14,952,023

$2,148,300 $2,148,300 $12,803,723 $12,803,723 $14,952,023

$2,148,300 $2,148,300 $12,803,723 $12,803,723 $14,952,023

145.1 Eliminate funds for planning grants. (S:Utilize existing funds to provide $50,000 for the Charter Advisory Committee per OCGA 20-2-2063.1(e))

State General Funds

($124,973)

($124,973)

$0

145.2 Reduce funds for facility grants.

State General Funds

($161,866)

($161,866)

$0

145.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$5,020

145.100 -Charter Schools

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to authorize charter schools and charter systems and to provide funds for competitive grants for

planning, implementation, facilities, and operations of those entities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,861,461

$1,861,461

$2,153,320

State General Funds

$1,861,461

$1,861,461

$2,153,320

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$12,803,723 $12,803,723 $12,803,723

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$12,803,723 $12,803,723 $12,803,723

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,665,184 $14,665,184 $14,957,043

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Communities in Schools

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support Performance Learning Centers and maintain a network of local affiliate organizations

across the state, and to partner with other state and national organizations to support student success in school and beyond.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$971,979 $971,979 $971,979

$971,979 $971,979 $971,979

$971,979 $971,979 $971,979

146.1 Reduce funds for local affiliate organizations. State General Funds

($77,758)

($77,758)

($38,879)

146.100 -Communities in Schools

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support Performance Learning Centers and maintain a network of local affiliate organizations

across the state, and to partner with other state and national organizations to support student success in school and beyond.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$894,221

$894,221

$933,100

State General Funds

$894,221

$894,221

$933,100

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$894,221

$894,221

$933,100

Curriculum Development

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to develop a statewide, standards-based curriculum to guide instruction and assessment, and to

provide training and instructional resources to teachers for implementing this curriculum.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,112,800 $1,112,800 $1,112,800

$1,112,800 $1,112,800 $1,112,800

$1,112,800 $1,112,800 $1,112,800

147.1 Eliminate funds for the GALILEO contract. (H:NO)(S:NO) State General Funds 147.2 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($125,512)

$0

$0

($110,000)

($110,000)

147.100 -Curriculum Development

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to develop a statewide, standards-based curriculum to guide instruction and assessment, and to

provide training and instructional resources to teachers for implementing this curriculum.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$987,288 $987,288 $987,288

$1,002,800 $1,002,800 $1,002,800

$1,002,800 $1,002,800 $1,002,800

Federal Programs

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate federally funded programs and allocate federal funds to school systems.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS
ARRA-Education for Homeless Children & Youth ARRA-Special Education - Preschool Grants ARRA-Special Education Grants to States ARRA-Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $1,738,943,672
$1,873,212 $10,449,347 $313,758,336 $349,600,216 $1,063,262,561 $1,738,943,672

$0 $1,738,943,672
$1,873,212 $10,449,347 $313,758,336 $349,600,216 $1,063,262,561 $1,738,943,672

$0 $1,738,943,672
$1,873,212 $10,449,347 $313,758,336 $349,600,216 $1,063,262,561 $1,738,943,672

148.1 Reduce funds due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

ARRA-Education for Homeless Children & Youth ARRA-Special Education - Preschool Grants ARRA-Special Education Grants to States ARRA-Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($1,873,212) ($10,449,347) ($313,758,336) ($280,499,062) ($606,579,957)

($1,873,212) ($10,449,347) ($313,758,336) ($280,499,062) ($606,579,957)

($1,873,212) ($10,449,347) ($313,758,336) ($280,499,062) ($606,579,957)

148.100 -Federal Programs

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate federally funded programs and allocate federal funds to school systems.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,132,363,715 $1,132,363,715 $1,132,363,715

ARRA-Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies

$69,101,154 $69,101,154 $69,101,154

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,063,262,561 $1,063,262,561 $1,063,262,561

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,132,363,715 $1,132,363,715 $1,132,363,715

Georgia Learning Resources System

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to train teachers and administrators in instructional practices, to assist local school districts in

complying with federal education laws, and to provide resources to educators and parents of students with disabilities.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $6,153,035 $6,153,035 $6,153,035

$0 $0 $6,153,035 $6,153,035 $6,153,035

$0 $0 $6,153,035 $6,153,035 $6,153,035

149.100 -Georgia Learning Resources System

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to train teachers and administrators in instructional practices, to assist local school districts in

complying with federal education laws, and to provide resources to educators and parents of students with disabilities.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$6,153,035

$6,153,035

$6,153,035

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$6,153,035

$6,153,035

$6,153,035

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,153,035

$6,153,035

$6,153,035

Georgia Virtual School

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to expand the accessibility and breadth of course offerings so that Georgia students can recover

credits, access supplementary resources, enhance their studies, or earn additional credits in a manner not involving on-site

interaction with a teacher.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,982,568 $4,982,568
$409,685 $409,685 $409,685 $5,392,253

$4,982,568 $4,982,568
$409,685 $409,685 $409,685 $5,392,253

$4,982,568 $4,982,568
$409,685 $409,685 $409,685 $5,392,253

150.1 Reduce funds to reflect savings from restructuring teacher contracts.

State General Funds

($199,002)

($199,002)

($199,002)

150.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$9,245

$8,044

150.100 -Georgia Virtual School

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to expand the accessibility and breadth of course offerings so that Georgia students can recover

credits, access supplementary resources, enhance their studies, or earn additional credits in a manner not involving on-site

interaction with a teacher.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,783,566 $4,783,566
$409,685 $409,685 $409,685 $5,193,251

$4,792,811 $4,792,811
$409,685 $409,685 $409,685 $5,202,496

$4,791,610 $4,791,610
$409,685 $409,685 $409,685 $5,201,295

Georgia Youth Science and Technology

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to offer educational programming that increases interest and enthusiasm in science, math, and

technology, particularly among elementary and middle school teachers and students in underserved areas of the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$150,000 $150,000 $150,000

$150,000 $150,000 $150,000

$150,000 $150,000 $150,000

151.1 Eliminate funds. (H and S:NO; Reduce funds by 4%) State General Funds

($150,000)

($6,000)

($6,000)

151.100 -Georgia Youth Science and Technology

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to offer educational programming that increases interest and enthusiasm in science, math, and

technology, particularly among elementary and middle school teachers and students in underserved areas of the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$144,000

$144,000

State General Funds

$144,000

$144,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$144,000

$144,000

Governor's Honors Program

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide gifted high school students a summer program of challenging and enriching

educational opportunities not usually available during the regular school year.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,063,633 $1,063,633 $1,063,633

$1,063,633 $1,063,633 $1,063,633

$1,063,633 $1,063,633 $1,063,633

152.1 Reduce funds and utilize other funds to support program services.

State General Funds

($106,363)

($106,363)

($106,363)

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152.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$5,633

$4,901

152.100 -Governor's Honors Program

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide gifted high school students a summer program of challenging and enriching

educational opportunities not usually available during the regular school year.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$957,270

$962,903

$962,171

State General Funds

$957,270

$962,903

$962,171

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$957,270

$962,903

$962,171

Information Technology Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide internet access for local school systems.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,321,803 $3,321,803 $3,321,803

$3,321,803 $3,321,803 $3,321,803

$3,321,803 $3,321,803 $3,321,803

153.100 -Information Technology Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide internet access for local school systems.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,321,803

$3,321,803

$3,321,803

State General Funds

$3,321,803

$3,321,803

$3,321,803

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,321,803

$3,321,803

$3,321,803

National Science Center and Foundation

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote students' interest in math and science by offering educational programs and

developing and helping schools implement educational technology.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$200,000 $200,000 $200,000

$200,000 $200,000 $200,000

$200,000 $200,000 $200,000

154.1 Eliminate funds. State General Funds

($200,000)

($200,000)

($200,000)

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Non Quality Basic Education Formula Grants

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund specific initiatives, including: the Georgia Special Needs Scholarship, children in

residential education facilities, compensation for high performance principals, grants for migrant education, sparsity, low incidence

special education, and one-time projects for local education boards.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$19,215,457 $19,215,457 $19,215,457

$19,215,457 $19,215,457 $19,215,457

$19,215,457 $19,215,457 $19,215,457

155.1 Reduce funds for Residential Treatment Centers. (H and S:Reduce funds by 1%)

State General Funds

($709,608)

($38,701)

($38,701)

155.2 Reduce funds for Sparsity Grants.

State General Funds

($298,331)

($298,331)

($298,331)

155.3 Reduce funds for Special Needs Scholarships. (S:Reduce funds by 2.25% to make cut comparable to the reduction to QBE)

State General Funds

($966,636)

($966,636)

($271,866)

155.4 Reduce funds for High Performing Principals.

State General Funds

($30,000)

($30,000)

($30,000)

155.5 Eliminate funds for Migrant Education grants.

State General Funds

($249,113)

($249,113)

($249,113)

155.100 -Non Quality Basic Education Formula Grants

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund specific initiatives, including: the Georgia Special Needs Scholarship, children in

residential education facilities, compensation for high performance principals, grants for migrant education, sparsity, low incidence

special education, and one-time projects for local education boards.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$16,961,769 $17,632,676 $18,327,446

State General Funds

$16,961,769 $17,632,676 $18,327,446

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$16,961,769 $17,632,676 $18,327,446

Nutrition

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide leadership, training, technical assistance, and resources, so local program personnel

can deliver meals that support nutritional well-being and performance at school and comply with federal standards.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Child Nutrition Discretionary Grants CFDA10.579 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$25,629,814 $25,629,814 $538,683,868 $4,420,793 $534,263,075 $564,313,682

$25,629,814 $25,629,814 $538,683,868 $4,420,793 $534,263,075 $564,313,682

$25,629,814 $25,629,814 $538,683,868 $4,420,793 $534,263,075 $564,313,682

156.1 Reduce supplemental funds for the nutrition program.

State General Funds

($2,510,626) ($2,510,626) ($2,510,626)

156.2 Reduce funds due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

ARRA-Child Nutrition Discretionary Grants CFDA10.579

($4,420,793) ($4,420,793) ($4,420,793)

156.100 -Nutrition

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide leadership, training, technical assistance, and resources, so local program personnel

can deliver meals that support nutritional well-being and performance at school and comply with federal standards.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$23,119,188 $23,119,188 $23,119,188

State General Funds

$23,119,188 $23,119,188 $23,119,188

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$534,263,075 $534,263,075 $534,263,075

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$534,263,075 $534,263,075 $534,263,075

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$557,382,263 $557,382,263 $557,382,263

Preschool Handicapped

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide early educational services to three- and four-year-old students with disabilities so that

they enter school better prepared to succeed.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$28,465,950 $28,465,950 $28,465,950

$28,465,950 $28,465,950 $28,465,950

$28,465,950 $28,465,950 $28,465,950

158.1 Reduce funds. (H and S:Reduce funds based on declining enrollment)

State General Funds

($284,659)

($574,851)

($574,851)

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158.100 -Preschool Handicapped

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide early educational services to three- and four-year-old students with disabilities so that

they enter school better prepared to succeed.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$28,181,291 $27,891,099 $27,891,099

State General Funds

$28,181,291 $27,891,099 $27,891,099

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$28,181,291 $27,891,099 $27,891,099

Pupil Transportation

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist local school systems in their efforts to provide safe and efficient transportation for

students to and from school and school related activities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$138,628,397 $138,628,397 $138,628,397

$138,628,397 $138,628,397 $138,628,397

$138,628,397 $138,628,397 $138,628,397

159.1 Reduce funds. State General Funds

($8,317,704) ($8,317,704) ($8,317,704)

159.100 -Pupil Transportation

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist local school systems in their efforts to provide safe and efficient transportation for

students to and from school and school related activities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$130,310,693 $130,310,693 $130,310,693

State General Funds

$130,310,693 $130,310,693 $130,310,693

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$130,310,693 $130,310,693 $130,310,693

Quality Basic Education Equalization

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide additional financial assistance to local school systems ranking in the lowest 75% of

per pupil tax wealth as outlined in O.C.G.A. 20-2-165.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$436,158,587 $436,158,587 $436,158,587

$436,158,587 $436,158,587 $436,158,587

$436,158,587 $436,158,587 $436,158,587

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160.100 -Quality Basic Education Equalization

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide additional financial assistance to local school systems ranking in the lowest 75% of

per pupil tax wealth as outlined in O.C.G.A. 20-2-165.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$436,158,587 $436,158,587 $436,158,587

State General Funds

$436,158,587 $436,158,587 $436,158,587

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$436,158,587 $436,158,587 $436,158,587

Quality Basic Education Local Five Mill Share

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this program is to recognize the required local portion of the Quality Basic Education program as outlined in

O.C.G.A. 20-2-164.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($1,697,504,730) ($1,697,504,730) ($1,697,504,730) ($1,697,504,730) ($1,697,504,730) ($1,697,504,730) ($1,697,504,730) ($1,697,504,730) ($1,697,504,730)

161.100 -Quality Basic Education Local Five Mill Share

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this program is to recognize the required local portion of the Quality Basic Education program as outlined in

O.C.G.A. 20-2-164.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

($1,697,504,730) ($1,697,504,730) ($1,697,504,730)

State General Funds

($1,697,504,730) ($1,697,504,730) ($1,697,504,730)

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($1,697,504,730) ($1,697,504,730) ($1,697,504,730)

Quality Basic Education Program

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide formula funds to school systems based on full time equivalent students for the

instruction of students in grades K-12 as outlined in O.C.G.A. 20-2-161.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Budget Stabilization-Education CFDA84.394
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,786,519,286 $7,786,519,286
$140,709,507 $140,709,507 $7,927,228,793

$7,786,519,286 $7,786,519,286
$140,709,507 $140,709,507 $7,927,228,793

$7,786,519,286 $7,786,519,286
$140,709,507 $140,709,507 $7,927,228,793

162.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. (H and S:NO; Use other funds)

State General Funds

$113,738

$0

$0

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162.2 Increase funds for QBE enrollment growth of 0.57%. (H:Increase funds for QBE enrollment growth of 0.57% ($58,530,532) and increase funds for charter system grants ($1,691,475) and dual enrollment ($458,106))(S:Increase funds for QBE enrollment growth of 0.57% ($58,530,532), charter system grants ($1,691,475), and full funding for dual enrollment ($2,678,447))

State General Funds

$61,489,980 $60,680,113 $62,900,454

162.3 Increase funds for training and experience. (H and S:Increase funds for training and experience ($17,173,631) and provide differentiated pay for newly certified math and science teachers ($12,648,503))

State General Funds

$29,839,683 $29,822,134 $29,822,134

162.4 Reduce funds for QBE formula.

State General Funds

($60,890,146) ($60,890,146) ($60,890,146)

162.5 Reduce funds due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

ARRA-Budget Stabilization-Education CFDA84.394

($140,709,507) ($140,709,507) ($140,709,507)

162.6 Provide no more than $5,200 in state and local equivalency funding for QBE formula earnings and all other state grant earnings for each full-time student enrolled in a virtual charter school approved by the Georgia Charter Schools Commission. (H:YES)(S:NO)

State General Funds

$0

$0

162.7 Increase funds for Move On When Ready per HB149 (2009 session).

State General Funds

$523,796

$523,796

162.100 -Quality Basic Education Program

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide formula funds to school systems based on full time equivalent students for the

instruction of students in grades K-12 as outlined in O.C.G.A. 20-2-161.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,817,072,541 $7,816,655,183 $7,818,875,524

State General Funds

$7,817,072,541 $7,816,655,183 $7,818,875,524

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,817,072,541 $7,816,655,183 $7,818,875,524

Regional Education Service Agencies

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide Georgia's sixteen Regional Education Service Agencies with funds to assist local

school systems with improving the effectiveness of their educational programs by providing curriculum consultation, skill

enhancement, professional development, technology training, and other shared services.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,316,629 $9,316,629 $9,316,629

$9,316,629 $9,316,629 $9,316,629

$9,316,629 $9,316,629 $9,316,629

163.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. (H and S:NO; Use other funds)

State General Funds

$5,288

$0

$0

163.2 Reduce funds for Regional Education Service Agencies (RESAs) core services. (H and S:Reduce funds by 8%)

State General Funds

($602,930)

($482,344)

($482,344)

163.3 Eliminate funds for the Education Technology Centers. (H and S:NO; Reduce funds by 8%)

State General Funds

($1,500,000)

($120,000)

($120,000)

163.4 Reduce funds by reducing grant amounts for Math Mentors.

State General Funds

($142,986)

($142,986)

($142,986)

163.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$7,813

163.100 -Regional Education Service Agencies

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide Georgia's sixteen Regional Education Service Agencies with funds to assist local

school systems with improving the effectiveness of their educational programs by providing curriculum consultation, skill

enhancement, professional development, technology training, and other shared services.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,076,001

$8,571,299

$8,579,112

State General Funds

$7,076,001

$8,571,299

$8,579,112

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,076,001

$8,571,299

$8,579,112

School Improvement

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide research, technical assistance, resources, teacher professional learning, and

leadership training for low- performing schools and local educational agencies to help them design and implement school

improvement strategies to improve graduation rates and overall student achievement.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,757,500 $5,757,500 $5,757,500

$5,757,500 $5,757,500 $5,757,500

$5,757,500 $5,757,500 $5,757,500

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164.1 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($612,265)

($730,000) ($2,706,050)

164.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$137,283

$119,454

164.3 Increase funds for Teach for America.

State General Funds

$125,000

164.100 -School Improvement

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide research, technical assistance, resources, teacher professional learning, and

leadership training for low- performing schools and local educational agencies to help them design and implement school

improvement strategies to improve graduation rates and overall student achievement.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,145,235

$5,164,783

$3,295,904

State General Funds

$5,145,235

$5,164,783

$3,295,904

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,145,235

$5,164,783

$3,295,904

School Nurses

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for school nurses who provide health procedures for students at school.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$27,499,500 $27,499,500 $27,499,500

$27,499,500 $27,499,500 $27,499,500

$27,499,500 $27,499,500 $27,499,500

165.1 Reduce funds for grants. (H and S:Reduce funds by 4%) State General Funds

($2,749,950) ($1,099,980) ($1,099,980)

165.100 -School Nurses

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for school nurses who provide health procedures for students at school.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$24,749,550 $26,399,520 $26,399,520

State General Funds

$24,749,550 $26,399,520 $26,399,520

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$24,749,550 $26,399,520 $26,399,520

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Severely Emotionally Disturbed

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support (GNETS), which provides

services, education, and resources for students ages three to twenty-one with autism or severe emotional behavioral problems and

their families.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$65,573,814 $65,573,814 $7,983,572 $7,983,572 $73,557,386

$65,573,814 $65,573,814 $7,983,572 $7,983,572 $73,557,386

$65,573,814 $65,573,814 $7,983,572 $7,983,572 $73,557,386

166.1 Reduce funds. (H and S:Reduce funds based on declining enrollment)

State General Funds

($655,738) ($1,298,054) ($1,298,054)

166.100 -Severely Emotionally Disturbed

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support (GNETS), which provides

services, education, and resources for students ages three to twenty-one with autism or severe emotional behavioral problems and

their families.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$64,918,076 $64,275,760 $64,275,760

State General Funds

$64,918,076 $64,275,760 $64,275,760

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$7,983,572

$7,983,572

$7,983,572

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$7,983,572

$7,983,572

$7,983,572

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$72,901,648 $72,259,332 $72,259,332

State Interagency Transfers

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide health insurance to retired teachers and non-certificated personnel and to pass

through funding via a contract. These transfers include health insurance for retired teachers and non-certificated personnel, special

education services in other state agencies, teacher's retirement, and vocational funding for the post-secondary vocational education

agency.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$39,309,946 $39,309,946 $23,930,738 $23,930,738 $63,240,684

$39,309,946 $39,309,946 $23,930,738 $23,930,738 $63,240,684

$39,309,946 $39,309,946 $23,930,738 $23,930,738 $63,240,684

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167.1 Reduce funds for supplemental grants.

State General Funds

($550,000)

($550,000)

167.2 Reduce and distribute funds for the State Health Benefit Plan to state agencies.

State General Funds

($30,261,983)

($550,000) ($30,261,983)

167.100 -State Interagency Transfers

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide health insurance to retired teachers and non-certificated personnel and to pass

through funding via a contract. These transfers include health insurance for retired teachers and non-certificated personnel, special

education services in other state agencies, teacher's retirement, and vocational funding for the post-secondary vocational education

agency.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$38,759,946

$8,497,963

$8,497,963

State General Funds

$38,759,946

$8,497,963

$8,497,963

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$23,930,738 $23,930,738 $23,930,738

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$23,930,738 $23,930,738 $23,930,738

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$62,690,684 $32,428,701 $32,428,701

State Schools

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to prepare sensory-impaired and multi-disabled students to become productive citizens by

providing a learning environment addressing their academic, vocational, and social development.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$22,621,807 $22,621,807 $1,423,122
$490,407 $490,407 $828,560 $828,560 $104,155 $104,155 $24,044,929

$22,621,807 $22,621,807 $1,423,122
$490,407 $490,407 $828,560 $828,560 $104,155 $104,155 $24,044,929

$22,621,807 $22,621,807 $1,423,122
$490,407 $490,407 $828,560 $828,560 $104,155 $104,155 $24,044,929

168.1 Reduce funds. State General Funds

($226,218)

($226,218)

($226,218)

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168.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$664,609

$578,298

168.3 Increase funds for physical fitness activities at the Georgia School for the Deaf.

State General Funds

$9,100

$9,100

168.4 Increase funds for training and experience for teachers at the three state schools.

State General Funds

$309,189

$309,189

168.100 -State Schools

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to prepare sensory-impaired and multi-disabled students to become productive citizens by

providing a learning environment addressing their academic, vocational, and social development.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$22,395,589 $23,378,487 $23,292,176

State General Funds

$22,395,589 $23,378,487 $23,292,176

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,423,122

$1,423,122

$1,423,122

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$490,407

$490,407

$490,407

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$490,407

$490,407

$490,407

Intergovernmental Transfers

$828,560

$828,560

$828,560

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$828,560

$828,560

$828,560

Sales and Services

$104,155

$104,155

$104,155

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$104,155

$104,155

$104,155

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$23,818,711 $24,801,609 $24,715,298

Technology/Career Education

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to equip students with academic, vocational, technical, and leadership skills and to extend

learning opportunities beyond the traditional school day and year.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,792,880 $14,792,880 $17,708,583 $17,708,583 $8,994,899 $8,994,899 $8,994,899 $41,496,362

$14,792,880 $14,792,880 $17,708,583 $17,708,583 $8,994,899 $8,994,899 $8,994,899 $41,496,362

$14,792,880 $14,792,880 $17,708,583 $17,708,583 $8,994,899 $8,994,899 $8,994,899 $41,496,362

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169.1 Reduce funds. (H:Reduce funds by 4%)(S:Reduce funds for Extended Day/Year ($266,751), High Schools That Work ($464,142), Vocational Industry Certification ($78,405), Vocational Supervisors ($167,828), and Youth Apprenticeship Program ($185,207))

State General Funds

($1,291,432)

($591,716) ($1,162,333)

169.100 -Technology/Career Education

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to equip students with academic, vocational, technical, and leadership skills and to extend

learning opportunities beyond the traditional school day and year.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$13,501,448 $14,201,164 $13,630,547

State General Funds

$13,501,448 $14,201,164 $13,630,547

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$17,708,583 $17,708,583 $17,708,583

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$17,708,583 $17,708,583 $17,708,583

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$8,994,899

$8,994,899

$8,994,899

Intergovernmental Transfers

$8,994,899

$8,994,899

$8,994,899

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$8,994,899

$8,994,899

$8,994,899

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$40,204,930 $40,904,646 $40,334,029

Testing

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer the statewide student assessment program and provide related testing instruments

and training to local schools.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,823,504 $13,823,504 $13,273,150 $13,273,150 $27,096,654

$13,823,504 $13,823,504 $13,273,150 $13,273,150 $27,096,654

$13,823,504 $13,823,504 $13,273,150 $13,273,150 $27,096,654

170.1 Reduce funds. State General Funds

($250,000)

($250,000)

170.100 -Testing

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer the statewide student assessment program and provide related testing instruments

and training to local schools.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,823,504 $13,823,504 $13,273,150 $13,273,150 $27,096,654

$13,573,504 $13,573,504 $13,273,150 $13,273,150 $26,846,654

$13,573,504 $13,573,504 $13,273,150 $13,273,150 $26,846,654

Tuition for Multi-Handicapped

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to partially reimburse school systems for private residential placements when the school system is

unable to provide an appropriate program for a multi-handicapped student.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,567,622 $1,567,622 $1,567,622

$1,567,622 $1,567,622 $1,567,622

$1,567,622 $1,567,622 $1,567,622

171.1 Reduce funds. State General Funds

($15,676)

($15,676)

($15,676)

171.100 -Tuition for Multi-Handicapped

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to partially reimburse school systems for private residential placements when the school system is

unable to provide an appropriate program for a multi-handicapped student.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,551,946

$1,551,946

$1,551,946

State General Funds

$1,551,946

$1,551,946

$1,551,946

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,551,946

$1,551,946

$1,551,946

The formula calculation for Quality Basic Education funding assumes a base unit cost of $2,725.07. In addition, all local school system allotments for Quality Basic Education shall be made in accordance with funds appropriated by this Act.

Section 24: Employees' Retirement System of Georgia
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

Section Total - Continuation

$8,790,784 $8,790,784 $3,028,535 $3,028,535 $16,748,641

$8,790,784 $8,790,784 $3,028,535 $3,028,535 $16,748,641

$8,790,784 $8,790,784 $3,028,535 $3,028,535 $16,748,641

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State Funds Transfers TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$16,748,641 $28,567,960

$16,748,641 $28,567,960

$16,748,641 $28,567,960

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$8,790,784 $17,165,784

$8,790,784 $17,165,784

$3,180,108

$3,180,108

$3,180,108

$3,180,108

$16,511,853 $16,511,853

$16,511,853 $16,511,853

$28,482,745 $36,857,745

$17,165,784 $17,165,784 $3,180,108 $3,180,108 $16,511,853 $16,511,853 $36,857,745

Deferred Compensation

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide excellent service to participants in the deferred compensation program for all

employees of the State, giving them an effective supplement for their retirement planning.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $3,028,535 $3,028,535 $3,028,535 $3,028,535

$0 $0 $3,028,535 $3,028,535 $3,028,535 $3,028,535

$0 $0 $3,028,535 $3,028,535 $3,028,535 $3,028,535

172.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$484

$484

$484

172.2 Increase funds for contracts due to increases in Third Party Administrator (TPA) fees.

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$151,089

$151,089

$151,089

172.100 -Deferred Compensation

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide excellent service to participants in the deferred compensation program for all

employees of the State, giving them an effective supplement for their retirement planning.

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,180,108

$3,180,108

$3,180,108

Sales and Services

$3,180,108

$3,180,108

$3,180,108

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,180,108 $3,180,108

$3,180,108 $3,180,108

$3,180,108 $3,180,108

Georgia Military Pension Fund

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide retirement allowances and other benefits for members of the Georgia National Guard.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,281,784 $1,281,784 $1,281,784

$1,281,784 $1,281,784 $1,281,784

$1,281,784 $1,281,784 $1,281,784

173.100 -Georgia Military Pension Fund

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide retirement allowances and other benefits for members of the Georgia National Guard.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,281,784

$1,281,784

$1,281,784

State General Funds

$1,281,784

$1,281,784

$1,281,784

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,281,784

$1,281,784

$1,281,784

Public School Employees Retirement System

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to account for the receipt of retirement contributions, ensure sound investing of system funds, and

provide timely and accurate payment of retirement benefits.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,509,000 $7,509,000 $7,509,000

$7,509,000 $7,509,000 $7,509,000

$7,509,000 $7,509,000 $7,509,000

174.1 Increase funds to the level required by the latest actuarial report. State General Funds

$8,375,000

$8,375,000

174.100 -Public School Employees Retirement System

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to account for the receipt of retirement contributions, ensure sound investing of system funds, and

provide timely and accurate payment of retirement benefits.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,509,000 $15,884,000 $15,884,000

State General Funds

$7,509,000 $15,884,000 $15,884,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,509,000 $15,884,000 $15,884,000

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System Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to collect employee and employer contributions, invest the accumulated funds, and disburse

retirement benefits to members and beneficiaries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Retirement Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $16,748,641 $16,748,641 $16,748,641 $16,748,641

$0 $0 $16,748,641 $16,748,641 $16,748,641 $16,748,641

$0 $0 $16,748,641 $16,748,641 $16,748,641 $16,748,641

175.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

Retirement Payments

$4,478

$4,478

$4,478

175.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Retirement Payments

$56,937

$56,937

$56,937

175.3 Reduce funds for contracts.

Retirement Payments

($23,203)

($23,203)

($23,203)

175.4 Reduce funds for equipment due to completion of the voice over internet protocol (VoIP) project.

Retirement Payments

($275,000)

($275,000)

($275,000)

175.100 -System Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to collect employee and employer contributions, invest the accumulated funds, and disburse

retirement benefits to members and beneficiaries.

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$16,511,853 $16,511,853 $16,511,853

State Funds Transfers

$16,511,853 $16,511,853 $16,511,853

Retirement Payments

$16,511,853 $16,511,853 $16,511,853

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$16,511,853 $16,511,853 $16,511,853

It is the intent of the General Assembly that the employer contribution rate for the Employees' Retirement System shall not exceed 11.63% for New Plan employees and 6.88% for Old Plan employees. For the GSEPS employees, the employer contribution rate shall not exceed 7.42% for the pension portion of the benefit and 3.0% in employer match contributions for

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the 401(k) portion of the benefit. It is the intent of the General Assembly that the employer contribution for Public School Employees' Retirement System shall not exceed $391.42 per member for State Fiscal Year 2012.

Section 25: Forestry Commission, State
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Wildland Fire Management CFDA10.688 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Royalties and Rents Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$28,530,457 $28,530,457 $14,058,380 $5,000,000 $9,058,380 $6,748,395
$125,000 $13,000 $6,610,395 $49,337,232

$28,530,457 $28,530,457 $14,058,380 $5,000,000 $9,058,380 $6,748,395
$125,000 $13,000 $6,610,395 $49,337,232

$28,530,457 $28,530,457 $14,058,380 $5,000,000 $9,058,380 $6,748,395
$125,000 $13,000
$6,610,395 $49,337,232

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Royalties and Rents Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$26,939,948 $28,365,095

$26,939,948 $28,365,095

$9,058,380

$9,058,380

$9,058,380

$9,058,380

$6,748,395

$6,748,395

$125,000

$125,000

$13,000

$13,000

$6,610,395

$6,610,395

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

$42,796,723 $44,221,870

$28,252,862 $28,252,862 $9,058,380 $9,058,380 $6,748,395
$125,000 $13,000
$6,610,395 $50,000 $50,000
$44,109,637

Commission Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer work force needs, handle purchasing, accounts receivable and payable, meet

information technology needs, and provide oversight that emphasizes customer values and process innovation.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,454,715 $3,454,715
$34,106 $34,106 $50,888 $50,888 $50,888 $3,539,709

$3,454,715 $3,454,715
$34,106 $34,106 $50,888 $50,888 $50,888 $3,539,709

$3,454,715 $3,454,715
$34,106 $34,106 $50,888 $50,888 $50,888 $3,539,709

176.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($2,792)

($2,792)

($2,792)

176.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($7,578)

($7,578)

($7,578)

176.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$16,363

$16,363

$16,363

176.4 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($83,802)

($83,802)

($83,802)

176.5 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect projected expenditures and for five positions.

State General Funds

($184,465)

($184,465)

($184,465)

176.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$80,621

$70,151

176.100 -Commission Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer work force needs, handle purchasing, accounts receivable and payable, meet

information technology needs, and provide oversight that emphasizes customer values and process innovation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,192,441

$3,273,062

$3,262,592

State General Funds

$3,192,441

$3,273,062

$3,262,592

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$34,106

$34,106

$34,106

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$34,106

$34,106

$34,106

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$50,888

$50,888

$50,888

Sales and Services

$50,888

$50,888

$50,888

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$50,888 $3,277,435

$50,888 $3,358,056

$50,888 $3,347,586

Forest Management

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure the stewardship of forest lands; to collect and analyze state forestry inventory data; to

administer federal forestry cost share assistance programs; to study forest health and invasive species control issues; to manage state

owned forests; to educate private forest landowners and timber harvesters about best management practices; to assist communities

with management of forested greenspace; to promote and obtain conservation easements; to manage of Georgia's Carbon Registry; to

promote retention, investment, and/or expansion of new emerging and existing forest and forest biomass industries and, during

extreme fire danger, to provide logistical, overhead, and direct fire suppression assistance to the Forest Protection program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Wildland Fire Management CFDA10.688 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,525,694 $2,525,694 $8,548,276 $1,900,000 $6,648,276 $1,002,832
$125,000 $125,000 $877,832 $877,832 $12,076,802

$2,525,694 $2,525,694 $8,548,276 $1,900,000 $6,648,276 $1,002,832
$125,000 $125,000 $877,832 $877,832 $12,076,802

$2,525,694 $2,525,694 $8,548,276 $1,900,000 $6,648,276 $1,002,832
$125,000 $125,000 $877,832 $877,832 $12,076,802

177.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($6,656)

($6,656)

($6,656)

177.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($648)

($648)

($648)

177.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$32,901

$32,901

$32,901

177.4 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect projected expenditures and for six positions.

State General Funds

($421,801)

($421,801)

($421,801)

177.5 Reduce funds by replacing state funds with existing federal funds for personnel.

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State General Funds

($43,647)

($43,647)

($43,647)

177.6 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($5,000)

($5,000)

($5,000)

177.7 Replace funds.

State General Funds Agency to Agency Contracts TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($50,000) $50,000
$0

($50,000) $50,000
$0

($50,000) $50,000
$0

177.8 Reduce funds due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

ARRA-Wildland Fire Management CFDA10.688

($1,900,000) ($1,900,000) ($1,900,000)

177.9 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$68,814

$59,877

177.100 -Forest Management

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure the stewardship of forest lands; to collect and analyze state forestry inventory data; to

administer federal forestry cost share assistance programs; to study forest health and invasive species control issues; to manage state

owned forests; to educate private forest landowners and timber harvesters about best management practices; to assist communities

with management of forested greenspace; to promote and obtain conservation easements; to manage of Georgia's Carbon Registry; to

promote retention, investment, and/or expansion of new emerging and existing forest and forest biomass industries and, during

extreme fire danger, to provide logistical, overhead, and direct fire suppression assistance to the Forest Protection program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,030,843

$2,099,657

$2,090,720

State General Funds

$2,030,843

$2,099,657

$2,090,720

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$6,648,276

$6,648,276

$6,648,276

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$6,648,276

$6,648,276

$6,648,276

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,002,832

$1,002,832

$1,002,832

Intergovernmental Transfers

$125,000

$125,000

$125,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$125,000

$125,000

$125,000

Sales and Services

$877,832

$877,832

$877,832

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$877,832

$877,832

$877,832

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

State Funds Transfers

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

Agency to Agency Contracts

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,731,951

$9,800,765

$9,791,828

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Forest Protection

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure an aggressive and efficient response and suppression of forest fires in the

unincorporated areas of the State; to mitigate hazardous forest fuels; to issue burn permits, to provide statewide education in the

prevention of wildfires; to perform wildfire arson investigations; to promote community wildland fire planning and protection thru

cooperative agreements with fire departments; to train and certify firefighters in wildland firefighting; to provide assistance and

support to rural fire departments including selling wildland fire engines and tankers; and to support the Forest Management program

during periods of low fire danger.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Wildland Fire Management CFDA10.688 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$22,550,048 $22,550,048 $5,342,281 $3,100,000 $2,242,281 $4,621,312
$13,000 $13,000 $4,608,312 $4,608,312 $32,513,641

$22,550,048 $22,550,048 $5,342,281 $3,100,000 $2,242,281 $4,621,312
$13,000 $13,000 $4,608,312 $4,608,312 $32,513,641

$22,550,048 $22,550,048 $5,342,281 $3,100,000 $2,242,281 $4,621,312
$13,000 $13,000 $4,608,312 $4,608,312 $32,513,641

178.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($37,867)

($37,867)

($37,867)

178.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($8,161)

($8,161)

($8,161)

178.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$144,386

$144,386

$144,386

178.4 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect projected expenditures and for ten positions.

State General Funds

($520,566)

($520,566)

($520,566)

178.5 Reduce funds by replacing state funds with existing federal funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($25,000)

($25,000)

($25,000)

178.6 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($172,783)

($172,783)

($172,783)

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178.7 Reduce funds to reflect reorganization of district offices and for three positions.

State General Funds

($213,393)

($213,393)

($213,393)

178.8 Reduce funds due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

ARRA-Wildland Fire Management CFDA10.688

($3,100,000) ($3,100,000) ($3,100,000)

178.9 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$714,776

$621,950

178.10 Increase funds for operations to comply with the narrow banding license requirement of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

State General Funds

$146,000

$146,000

178.11 Increase funds for personnel.

State General Funds

$414,936

$414,936

178.100 -Forest Protection

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure an aggressive and efficient response and suppression of forest fires in the

unincorporated areas of the State; to mitigate hazardous forest fuels; to issue burn permits, to provide statewide education in the

prevention of wildfires; to perform wildfire arson investigations; to promote community wildland fire planning and protection thru

cooperative agreements with fire departments; to train and certify firefighters in wildland firefighting; to provide assistance and

support to rural fire departments including selling wildland fire engines and tankers; and to support the Forest Management program

during periods of low fire danger.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$21,716,664 $22,992,376 $22,899,550

State General Funds

$21,716,664 $22,992,376 $22,899,550

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,242,281

$2,242,281

$2,242,281

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,242,281

$2,242,281

$2,242,281

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$4,621,312

$4,621,312

$4,621,312

Royalties and Rents

$13,000

$13,000

$13,000

Royalties and Rents Not Itemized

$13,000

$13,000

$13,000

Sales and Services

$4,608,312

$4,608,312

$4,608,312

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$4,608,312

$4,608,312

$4,608,312

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$28,580,257 $29,855,969 $29,763,143

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Tree Seedling Nursery

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to produce an adequate quantity of high quality forest tree seedlings for sale at reasonable cost to

Georgia landowners.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $133,717 $133,717 $1,073,363 $1,073,363 $1,073,363 $1,207,080

$0 $0 $133,717 $133,717 $1,073,363 $1,073,363 $1,073,363 $1,207,080

$0 $0 $133,717 $133,717 $1,073,363 $1,073,363 $1,073,363 $1,207,080

179.100 -Tree Seedling Nursery

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to produce an adequate quantity of high quality forest tree seedlings for sale at reasonable cost to

Georgia landowners.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$133,717

$133,717

$133,717

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$133,717

$133,717

$133,717

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,073,363

$1,073,363

$1,073,363

Sales and Services

$1,073,363

$1,073,363

$1,073,363

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$1,073,363

$1,073,363

$1,073,363

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,207,080

$1,207,080

$1,207,080

Section 26: Governor, Office of the
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Intergovernmental Transfers Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

Section Total - Continuation

$40,659,692 $40,659,692 $41,119,167 $40,869,167
$250,000 $2,333,959
$500,000 $100,000 $965,214

$40,659,692 $40,659,692 $41,119,167 $40,869,167
$250,000 $2,333,959
$500,000 $100,000 $965,214

$40,659,692 $40,659,692 $41,119,167 $40,869,167
$250,000 $2,333,959
$500,000 $100,000 $965,214

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Sales and Services Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Federal Funds Indirect TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$561,056 $207,689 $3,961,675 $147,325 $3,814,350 $88,074,493

$561,056 $207,689 $3,961,675 $147,325 $3,814,350 $88,074,493

$561,056 $207,689 $3,961,675 $147,325 $3,814,350 $88,074,493

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Intergovernmental Transfers Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Sales and Services Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$44,531,665 $53,342,150

$44,531,665 $53,342,150

$45,716,550 $44,024,117

$40,209,767 $40,209,767

$492,433

$5,014,350

$3,814,350

$2,333,959 $500,000 $100,000 $965,214 $561,056 $207,689 $147,325 $147,325
$92,729,499

$4,833,959 $3,000,000
$100,000 $965,214 $561,056 $207,689 $147,325 $147,325 $102,347,551

$51,640,234 $51,640,234 $44,024,117 $40,209,767
$3,814,350 $4,575,809 $3,000,000
$100,000 $747,064 $561,056 $167,689 $147,325 $147,325 $100,387,485

Governor's Emergency Fund

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide emergency funds to draw on when disasters create extraordinary demands on

government.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,469,576 $3,469,576 $3,469,576

$3,469,576 $3,469,576 $3,469,576

$3,469,576 $3,469,576 $3,469,576

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180.1 Increase funds to pay interest on the Unemployment Trust Fund Loan due September 30, 2011.

State General Funds

$18,232,355 $18,232,355

180.100 -Governor's Emergency Fund

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide emergency funds to draw on when disasters create extraordinary demands on

government.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,469,576 $21,701,931 $21,701,931

State General Funds

$3,469,576 $21,701,931 $21,701,931

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,469,576 $21,701,931 $21,701,931

Governor's Office

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide numerous duties including, but not limited to: granting commissions, appointments

and vacancies, maintaining order, and temporary transfer of institutions between departments or agencies. The Mansion allowance

per OCGA 45-7-4 shall be $40,000.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,276,732 $6,276,732 $5,196,851 $5,196,851
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $11,573,583

$6,276,732 $6,276,732 $5,196,851 $5,196,851
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $11,573,583

$6,276,732 $6,276,732 $5,196,851 $5,196,851
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $11,573,583

181.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$768

$768

$768

181.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($71,090)

($71,090)

($71,090)

181.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$28,491

$28,491

$28,491

181.4 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($403,587)

($403,587)

($403,587)

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181.5 Eliminate one-time funds for the gubernatorial transition added in HB948 (2010 session).

State General Funds

($50,000)

($50,000)

181.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$130,965

($50,000) $115,401

181.100 -Governor's Office

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide numerous duties including, but not limited to: granting commissions, appointments

and vacancies, maintaining order, and temporary transfer of institutions between departments or agencies. The Mansion allowance

per OCGA 45-7-4 shall be $40,000.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,781,314

$5,912,279

$5,896,715

State General Funds

$5,781,314

$5,912,279

$5,896,715

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$5,196,851

$5,196,851

$5,196,851

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$5,196,851

$5,196,851

$5,196,851

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,078,165 $11,209,130 $11,193,566

Planning and Budget, Governor's Office of

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve state government operations and services by leading and assisting in the evaluation,

development, and implementation of budgets, plans, programs, and policies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,022,745 $8,022,745 $8,022,745

$8,022,745 $8,022,745 $8,022,745

$8,022,745 $8,022,745 $8,022,745

182.1 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS). (S:Utilize existing funds)

State General Funds

$281,915

$181,915

$0

182.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$41,887

$41,887

$41,887

182.3 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($519,748)

($519,748)

($519,748)

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182.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$163,485

$140,809

182.100 -Planning and Budget, Governor's Office of

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve state government operations and services by leading and assisting in the evaluation,

development, and implementation of budgets, plans, programs, and policies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,826,799

$7,890,284

$7,685,693

State General Funds

$7,826,799

$7,890,284

$7,685,693

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,826,799

$7,890,284

$7,685,693

Arts, Georgia Council for the

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for Council operations, fund grants and services for non-profit arts and cultural

organizations, and maintain the Georgia State Art Collection and Capital Galleries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$790,735 $790,735 $659,400 $659,400 $1,450,135

$790,735 $790,735 $659,400 $659,400 $1,450,135

$790,735 $790,735 $659,400 $659,400 $1,450,135

183.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$932

$932

$932

183.2 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($8,871)

($8,871)

($8,871)

183.3 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($70,203)

($70,203)

($70,203)

183.98 Transfer funds and three positions from the Office of the Governor to the Department of Economic Development for the Georgia Council for the Arts and reflect savings from consolidation.

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($712,593) ($659,400) ($1,371,993)

($712,593) ($659,400) ($1,371,993)

($712,593) ($659,400) ($1,371,993)

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Child Advocate, Office of the

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide independent oversight of persons, organizations, and agencies responsible for the

protection and well-being of children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$879,701 $879,701 $89,558 $89,558
$25 $25 $25 $969,284

$879,701 $879,701 $89,558 $89,558
$25 $25 $25 $969,284

$879,701 $879,701
$89,558 $89,558
$25 $25 $25 $969,284

184.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($4,000)

($4,000)

($4,000)

184.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$5,242

$5,242

$5,242

184.3 Reduce funds by maximizing federal grant funds by shifting allowable personnel expenditures.

State General Funds

($30,000)

($30,000)

($30,000)

184.4 Reduce funds for rent by moving to state-owned property.

State General Funds

($23,550)

($23,550)

($23,550)

184.5 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($108)

($10,507)

($10,507)

184.6 Reduce funds for contracts based on projected expenditures.

State General Funds

($7,561)

($7,561)

($7,561)

184.7 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$23,545

$20,487

184.100 -Child Advocate, Office of the

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide independent oversight of persons, organizations, and agencies responsible for the

protection and well-being of children.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$819,724 $819,724 $89,558 $89,558
$25 $25 $25 $909,307

$832,870 $832,870 $89,558 $89,558
$25 $25 $25 $922,453

$829,812 $829,812
$89,558 $89,558
$25 $25 $25 $919,395

Children and Families, Governor's Office for

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to enhance coordination and communication among providers and stakeholders of services to

families.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Indirect FFID Temporary Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,002,330 $4,002,330 $4,651,246 $4,401,246
$250,000 $250,000 $3,814,350 $3,814,350 $3,814,350 $12,467,926

$4,002,330 $4,002,330 $4,651,246 $4,401,246
$250,000 $250,000 $3,814,350 $3,814,350 $3,814,350 $12,467,926

$4,002,330 $4,002,330 $4,651,246 $4,401,246
$250,000 $250,000 $3,814,350 $3,814,350 $3,814,350 $12,467,926

185.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($34,033)

($34,033)

($34,033)

185.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$2,394

$2,394

$2,394

185.3 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($8,300)

($8,300)

($8,300)

185.4 Reduce funds by maximizing federal grant funds by shifting allowable personnel expenditures and real estate rental costs.

State General Funds

($50,283)

($50,283)

($50,283)

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185.5 Reduce funds by utilizing federal funds for the annual youth conference.

State General Funds

($32,700)

($32,700)

($32,700)

185.6 Reduce funds for implementation of new Community Strategy Grants.

State General Funds

($291,314)

($291,314)

($291,314)

185.7 Reduce funds by eliminating all non-essential travel and provide web-based System of Care trainings.

State General Funds

($15,800)

($15,800)

($15,800)

185.8 Transfer funds to the Department of Human Services.

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

($250,000)

($250,000)

($250,000)

185.9 Reclassify other funds as federal funds in accordance with State Accounting Office Financial Management Policies and Procedures. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558 FFID Temporary Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,814,350
($3,814,350) $0

$3,814,350
($3,814,350) $0

$3,814,350 ($3,814,350)
$0

185.10 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$17,688

$15,391

185.11 Replace state general funds with reserves from the Children's Trust Fund.

State General Funds Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($2,500,000) $2,500,000
$0

($2,500,000) $2,500,000
$0

185.98 Transfer funds from the Family Connection program and recognize savings from consolidation. (H and S:It is the intent of the General Assembly that Family Connection Partnership remains an independent non-profit and shall not be merged into the Governor's Office for Children and Families)

State General Funds

$7,269,731

$0

$0

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$492,433

$0

$0

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$1,200,000

$0

$0

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,962,164

$0

$0

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185.100 -Children and Families, Governor's Office for

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to enhance coordination and communication among providers and stakeholders of services to

families.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$10,842,025

$1,089,982

$1,087,685

State General Funds

$10,842,025

$1,089,982

$1,087,685

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$9,908,029

$8,215,596

$8,215,596

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$4,401,246

$4,401,246

$4,401,246

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$492,433

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$5,014,350

$3,814,350

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 $5,014,350 $3,814,350

FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558

$3,814,350

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

Reserved Fund Balances

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$20,750,054 $11,805,578 $11,803,281

Consumer Protection, Governor's Office of

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect consumers and legitimate business enterprises from unfair and deceptive business

practices through the enforcement of the Fair Business Practices Act and other related consumer protection statutes.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,664,935 $6,664,935 $1,572,903
$965,214 $965,214 $400,000 $400,000 $207,689 $207,689 $8,237,838

$6,664,935 $6,664,935 $1,572,903
$965,214 $965,214 $400,000 $400,000 $207,689 $207,689 $8,237,838

$6,664,935 $6,664,935 $1,572,903
$965,214 $965,214 $400,000 $400,000 $207,689 $207,689 $8,237,838

186.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($28,365)

($28,365)

($17,019)

186.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

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State General Funds

$44,883

$44,883

$32,552

186.3 Reduce funds for five vacant positions. (H:Reflect additional vacancies)

State General Funds

($466,645)

($637,713)

($418,310)

186.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$168,404

$80,629

186.5 Transfer funds to the new Office of Customer Service program. (S:YES)

State General Funds Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($2,293,051) ($965,214) ($40,000)
($3,298,265)

186.100 -Consumer Protection, Governor's Office of

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect consumers and legitimate business enterprises from unfair and deceptive business

practices through the enforcement of the Fair Business Practices Act and other related consumer protection statutes.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,214,808

$6,212,144

$4,049,736

State General Funds

$6,214,808

$6,212,144

$4,049,736

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,572,903

$1,572,903

$567,689

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$965,214

$965,214

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$965,214

$965,214

Sales and Services

$400,000

$400,000

$400,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$400,000

$400,000

$400,000

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties

$207,689

$207,689

$167,689

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized

$207,689

$207,689

$167,689

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,787,711

$7,785,047

$4,617,425

Emergency Management Agency, Georgia

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a disaster, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery program by coordinating

federal, state, and other resources and supporting local governments to respond to major disasters and emergency events, and to

coordinate state resources for the preparation and prevention of threats and acts of terrorism and to serve as the State's point of

contact for the federal Department of Homeland Security.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$2,389,020 $2,389,020

$2,389,020 $2,389,020

$2,389,020 $2,389,020

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$29,703,182 $29,703,182
$660,531 $500,000 $500,000 $160,531 $160,531 $147,325 $147,325 $147,325 $32,900,058

$29,703,182 $29,703,182
$660,531 $500,000 $500,000 $160,531 $160,531 $147,325 $147,325 $147,325 $32,900,058

$29,703,182 $29,703,182
$660,531 $500,000 $500,000 $160,531 $160,531 $147,325 $147,325 $147,325 $32,900,058

187.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($261,559)

($261,559)

($261,559)

187.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$12,148

$12,148

$12,148

187.3 Reduce funds for contracts. (S:Restore funds for the Civil Air Patrol)

State General Funds

($49,455)

($49,455)

($42,750)

187.4 Reduce funds for operations. (H and S:Reduce funds for personnel)

State General Funds

($10,311)

($59,744)

($59,744)

187.5 Reduce funds for the Excess Property 1122 Procurement Program and transfer operations to the Department of Public Safety.

State General Funds

($81,923)

($81,923)

($81,923)

187.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$58,120

$50,573

187.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a disaster, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery program by coordinating federal, state, and other resources and supporting local governments to respond to major disasters and emergency events, and to coordinate state resources for the preparation and prevention of threats and acts of terrorism and to serve as the State's point of contact for the federal Department of Homeland Security. House: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a disaster, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery program by coordinating federal, state, and other resources and supporting local governments to respond to major disasters and emergency events.

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Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a disaster, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery program by coordinating federal, state, and other resources and supporting local governments to respond to major disasters and emergency events.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

187.100 -Emergency Management Agency, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a disaster, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery program by coordinating

federal, state, and other resources and supporting local governments to respond to major disasters and emergency events, and to

coordinate state resources for the preparation and prevention of threats and acts of terrorism and to serve as the State's point of

contact for the federal Department of Homeland Security.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,997,920

$2,006,607

$2,005,765

State General Funds

$1,997,920

$2,006,607

$2,005,765

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$29,703,182 $29,703,182 $29,703,182

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$29,703,182 $29,703,182 $29,703,182

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$660,531

$660,531

$660,531

Reserved Fund Balances

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

Sales and Services

$160,531

$160,531

$160,531

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$160,531

$160,531

$160,531

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$147,325

$147,325

$147,325

State Funds Transfers

$147,325

$147,325

$147,325

Agency to Agency Contracts

$147,325

$147,325

$147,325

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$32,508,958 $32,517,645 $32,516,803

Equal Opportunity, Georgia Commission on

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce the Georgia Fair Employment Practices Act of 1978, as amended, and the Fair

Housing Act, which makes it unlawful to discriminate against any individual.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$522,722 $522,722 $407,000 $407,000 $929,722

$522,722 $522,722 $407,000 $407,000 $929,722

$522,722 $522,722 $407,000 $407,000 $929,722

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188.1 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$9,931

$9,931

$9,931

188.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$3,356

$3,356

$3,356

188.3 Reduce funds for one administrative position.

State General Funds

($39,964)

($39,964)

($39,964)

188.4 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($2,200)

($38,444)

($38,444)

188.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$15,735

$13,692

188.100 -Equal Opportunity, Georgia Commission on

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce the Georgia Fair Employment Practices Act of 1978, as amended, and the Fair

Housing Act, which makes it unlawful to discriminate against any individual.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$493,845

$473,336

$471,293

State General Funds

$493,845

$473,336

$471,293

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$407,000

$407,000

$407,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$407,000

$407,000

$407,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$900,845

$880,336

$878,293

Office of the State Inspector General

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to foster and promote accountability and integrity in state government by investigating and

preventing fraud, waste, and abuse.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$623,898 $623,898 $623,898

$623,898 $623,898 $623,898

$623,898 $623,898 $623,898

189.1 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$817

$817

$817

189.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$4,557

$4,557

$4,557

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189.3 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($24,114)

($93,585)

189.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$20,007

($93,585) $17,408

189.100 -Office of the State Inspector General

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to foster and promote accountability and integrity in state government by investigating and

preventing fraud, waste, and abuse.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$605,158

$555,694

$553,095

State General Funds

$605,158

$555,694

$553,095

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$605,158

$555,694

$553,095

Professional Standards Commission, Georgia

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to direct the preparation of, certify, recognize, and recruit Georgia educators, and to enforce

standards regarding educator professional preparation, performance, and ethics.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,109,052 $6,109,052
$411,930 $411,930
$500 $500 $500 $6,521,482

$6,109,052 $6,109,052
$411,930 $411,930
$500 $500 $500 $6,521,482

$6,109,052 $6,109,052
$411,930 $411,930
$500 $500 $500 $6,521,482

190.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($4,851)

($4,851)

($4,851)

190.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$36,427

$36,427

$36,427

190.3 Reduce funds for personnel and operations.

State General Funds

($477,432)

($477,432)

($477,432)

190.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

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State General Funds

$175,657

$152,845

190.100 -Professional Standards Commission, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to direct the preparation of, certify, recognize, and recruit Georgia educators, and to enforce

standards regarding educator professional preparation, performance, and ethics.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,663,196

$5,838,853

$5,816,041

State General Funds

$5,663,196

$5,838,853

$5,816,041

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$411,930

$411,930

$411,930

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$411,930

$411,930

$411,930

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$500

$500

$500

Sales and Services

$500

$500

$500

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$500

$500

$500

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,075,626

$6,251,283

$6,228,471

Student Achievement, Office of

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support educational accountability, evaluation, and reporting efforts, establishment of

standards on state assessments, the preparation and release of the state's education report card and scoreboard, and education

research to inform policy and budget efforts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$908,246 $908,246 $908,246

$908,246 $908,246 $908,246

$908,246 $908,246 $908,246

191.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($3,136)

($3,136)

($3,136)

191.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$2,837

$2,837

$2,837

191.3 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($39,004)

($39,004)

($39,004)

191.4 Reduce funds for contracts.

State General Funds

($33,000)

($33,000)

($33,000)

191.5 Reduce funds for operations.

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State General Funds

($18,643)

($18,643)

191.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$19,952

191.7 Reduce funds.

State General Funds

($9,082)

($18,643) $17,361 ($9,082)

191.100 -Student Achievement, Office of

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support educational accountability, evaluation, and reporting efforts, establishment of

standards on state assessments, the preparation and release of the state's education report card and scoreboard, and education

research to inform policy and budget efforts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$817,300

$828,170

$825,579

State General Funds

$817,300

$828,170

$825,579

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$817,300

$828,170

$825,579

Office of Customer Service
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

Continuation Budget
$0 $0

700.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($11,346)

700.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$12,331

700.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$65,905

700.4 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($219,403)

700.5 Reduce funds to reflect the loss of the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority (GRTA) contract.

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($218,150) ($40,000) ($258,150)

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700.6 Transfer funds to the Secretary of State Professional Licensing Board program to sustain current services to businesses.

State General Funds

($200,000)

700.7 Transfer funds to the Department of Revenue Customer Service program to reduce wait times in that program.

State General Funds

($1,200,000)

700.8 Reduce funds.

State General Funds

($23,649)

700.9 Utilize existing funds ($300,000) to advise state agencies on redesigning their websites to better serve Georgia citizens. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

700.10 Utilize existing state general funds ($397,251) and funds transferred from GTA ($747,064) to support 1-800-GEORGIA Call Center. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

700.98 Transfer funds from the Office of Consumer Protection program.

State General Funds Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,293,051 $965,214 $40,000
$3,298,265

700.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to operate the 1-800-GEORGIA call center and to create and implement Internet customer service strategies and recommendations for state agencies.

State General Funds

$0

700.100 -Office of Customer Service

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to operate the 1-800-GEORGIA call center and to create and implement Internet customer

service strategies and recommendations for state agencies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$716,889

State General Funds

$716,889

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$747,064

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$747,064

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$747,064

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,463,953

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

3013

There is hereby appropriated to the Office of the Governor the sum of $400,000 of the moneys collected in accordance with O.C.G.A. Title 10, Chapter 1, Article 28. The sum of money is appropriated for use by the Office of Consumer Protection for all the purposes for which such moneys may be appropriated pursuant to Article 28.

The Mansion allowance shall be $40,000.

Section 27: Human Services, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Aging Congregate Nutrition Services CFDA93.707 ARRA-Child Care & Development Block Grant ARRA-Child Support Enforcement Title IV-D CFDA93.563 ARRA-Emergency Contingency Fund for TANF CFDA93.714 ARRA-Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596 Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575 Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569 Federal Funds Not Itemized Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families TANF Unobligated Balance per 42 USC 604
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Intergovernmental Transfers Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

Section Total - Continuation

$482,139,875 $475,948,069
$6,191,806 $1,318,107,317
$1,045,000 $45,042,413 $18,464,705 $165,535,960 $7,177,918 $94,324,807 $112,979,962 $17,312,159 $237,140,679 $80,939,075 $24,651,737 $62,880,634
$200,470 $52,499,273 $372,711,441 $25,201,084 $28,641,081
$849,904 $12,336,683 $15,454,494 $4,659,488

$482,139,875 $475,948,069
$6,191,806 $1,318,107,317
$1,045,000 $45,042,413 $18,464,705 $165,535,960 $7,177,918 $94,324,807 $112,979,962 $17,312,159 $237,140,679 $80,939,075 $24,651,737 $62,880,634
$200,470 $52,499,273 $372,711,441 $25,201,084 $28,641,081
$849,904 $12,336,683 $15,454,494 $4,659,488

$482,139,875 $475,948,069
$6,191,806 $1,318,107,317
$1,045,000 $45,042,413 $18,464,705 $165,535,960 $7,177,918 $94,324,807 $112,979,962 $17,312,159 $237,140,679 $80,939,075 $24,651,737 $62,880,634
$200,470 $52,499,273 $372,711,441 $25,201,084 $28,641,081
$849,904 $12,336,683 $15,454,494 $4,659,488

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State Funds Transfers Agency Funds Transfers TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,047,968

$3,047,968

$3,047,968

$1,611,520

$1,611,520

$1,611,520

$1,833,547,761 $1,833,547,761 $1,833,547,761

Section Total - Final

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$476,206,885 $493,130,053

State General Funds

$470,015,079 $486,938,247

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$6,191,806

$6,191,806

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,069,272,835 $1,070,977,184

CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596

$94,324,807 $94,324,807

Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575

$112,979,962 $112,979,962

Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569

$17,312,159 $17,312,159

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$242,924,391 $242,924,391

Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$73,587,353 $73,349,999

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568

$24,651,737 $24,651,737

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$62,138,931 $62,880,634

Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 $200,470

$200,470

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$54,870,519 $54,870,519

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$368,024,967 $369,224,967

TANF Unobligated Balance per 42 USC 604

$18,257,539 $18,257,539

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$28,641,081 $28,641,081

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$849,904

$849,904

Intergovernmental Transfers

$12,336,683 $12,336,683

Sales and Services

$15,454,494 $15,454,494

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$4,659,488

$4,659,488

State Funds Transfers

$3,047,968

$3,047,968

Agency Funds Transfers

$1,611,520

$1,611,520

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,578,780,289 $1,597,407,806

$492,692,625 $486,500,819
$6,191,806 $1,070,014,528
$94,324,807 $112,979,962 $17,312,159 $242,924,391 $73,587,353 $24,651,737 $62,880,634
$200,470 $54,870,519 $368,024,957 $18,257,539 $28,641,081
$849,904 $12,336,683 $15,454,494 $4,659,488 $3,047,968 $1,611,520 $1,596,007,722

Adoption Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support and facilitate the safe permanent placement of children by prescreening families and

providing support and financial services after adoption.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

3015

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Federal Funds Not Itemized Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$31,251,149 $31,251,149 $56,149,736 $3,140,444 $38,009,292 $15,000,000 $15,000,000
$45,000 $45,000 $45,000 $87,445,885

$31,251,149 $31,251,149 $56,149,736 $3,140,444 $38,009,292 $15,000,000 $15,000,000
$45,000 $45,000 $45,000 $87,445,885

$31,251,149 $31,251,149 $56,149,736 $3,140,444 $38,009,292 $15,000,000 $15,000,000
$45,000 $45,000 $45,000 $87,445,885

192.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($98)

($98)

($98)

192.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$8,094

$8,094

$8,094

192.3 Reduce funds for contracts.

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($79,040) ($140,690) ($219,730)

($79,040) ($140,690) ($219,730)

($79,040) ($140,690) ($219,730)

192.4 Increase funds to reflect the loss of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) rate.

State General Funds ARRA-Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,140,444 ($3,140,444)
$0

$2,840,444 ($3,140,444)
($300,000)

$2,840,444 ($3,140,444)
($300,000)

192.5 Transfer funds from the Departmental Administration program for unemployment insurance.

State General Funds

$2,797

$2,797

$2,797

192.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$35,739

$31,097

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192.100 -Adoption Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support and facilitate the safe permanent placement of children by prescreening families and

providing support and financial services after adoption.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$34,323,346 $34,059,085 $34,054,443

State General Funds

$34,323,346 $34,059,085 $34,054,443

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$52,868,602 $52,868,602 $52,868,602

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$37,868,602 $37,868,602 $37,868,602

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$15,000,000 $15,000,000 $15,000,000

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 $15,000,000 $15,000,000 $15,000,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$45,000

$45,000

$45,000

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$45,000

$45,000

$45,000

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$45,000

$45,000

$45,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$87,236,948 $86,972,687 $86,968,045

After School Care

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to expand the provision of after school care services and draw down TANF maintenance of effort

funds.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $14,000,000 $14,000,000 $14,000,000 $14,000,000

$0 $0 $14,000,000 $14,000,000 $14,000,000 $14,000,000

$0 $0 $14,000,000 $14,000,000 $14,000,000 $14,000,000

193.1 Increase funds based on projected expenditures. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$3,685,354

$3,685,354

$1,500,000

193.100 -After School Care

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to expand the provision of after school care services and draw down TANF maintenance of effort

funds.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$17,685,354 $17,685,354 $15,500,000

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$17,685,354 $17,685,354 $15,500,000

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

3017

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 $17,685,354

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$17,685,354

$17,685,354 $17,685,354

$15,500,000 $15,500,000

Child Care Licensing

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the health and safety of children who receive full-time care outside of their homes by

licensing, monitoring, and inspecting residential care providers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$343,200 $343,200 $1,680,662 $312,568 $1,368,094 $1,368,094 $2,023,862

$343,200 $343,200 $1,680,662 $312,568 $1,368,094 $1,368,094 $2,023,862

$343,200 $343,200 $1,680,662 $312,568 $1,368,094 $1,368,094 $2,023,862

194.1 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($182,544) ($312,568) ($495,112)

($182,544) ($312,568) ($495,112)

($182,544) ($312,568) ($495,112)

194.2 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($101,486)

($101,486)

($101,486)

194.3 Reduce funds for telecommunications expenses.

State General Funds

($32,540)

($32,540)

($32,540)

194.4 Reduce funds for information technology expenses.

State General Funds

($25,630)

($25,630)

($25,630)

194.5 Reduce funds for contracts.

State General Funds

($1,000)

($1,000)

($1,000)

194.6 Replace funds. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$825,768

$825,768

$825,768

194.7 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$71,771

$0

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194.100 -Child Care Licensing

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the health and safety of children who receive full-time care outside of their homes by

licensing, monitoring, and inspecting residential care providers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$71,771

State General Funds

$71,771

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,193,862

$2,193,862

$2,193,862

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$2,193,862

$2,193,862

$2,193,862

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 $2,193,862 $2,193,862 $2,193,862

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,193,862

$2,265,633

$2,193,862

Child Care Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to permit low income families to be self-reliant while protecting the safety and well-being of their

children by ensuring access to child care.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Child Care & Development Block Grant CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596 Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575 Federal Funds Not Itemized Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Income from DECAL for Supplemental Childcare Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$54,262,031 $54,262,031 $214,162,674 $45,042,413 $90,698,416 $75,415,944 $2,405,811
$90 $600,000 $600,000 $2,500,000 $2,500,000 $2,500,000 $270,924,705

$54,262,031 $54,262,031 $214,162,674 $45,042,413 $90,698,416 $75,415,944 $2,405,811
$90 $600,000 $600,000 $2,500,000 $2,500,000 $2,500,000 $270,924,705

$54,262,031 $54,262,031 $214,162,674 $45,042,413 $90,698,416 $75,415,944 $2,405,811
$90 $600,000 $600,000 $2,500,000 $2,500,000 $2,500,000 $270,924,705

195.1 Reduce funds due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

ARRA-Child Care & Development Block Grant

($45,042,413) ($45,042,413) ($45,042,413)

195.2 Increase funds to create 400 new child care slots.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

3019

CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
195.3 Eliminate funds for Ferst Foundation contract.
State General Funds CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,333,850 $108,150
$1,442,000

$1,333,850 $108,150
$1,442,000

($27,731) ($1,333,850)
($108,150) ($1,469,731)

($27,731) ($1,333,850)
($108,150) ($1,469,731)

195.100 -Child Care Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to permit low income families to be self-reliant while protecting the safety and well-being of their

children by ensuring access to child care.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$54,262,031 $54,234,300 $54,234,300

State General Funds

$54,262,031 $54,234,300 $54,234,300

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$169,120,261 $169,120,261 $169,120,261

CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596

$90,698,416 $90,698,416 $90,698,416

Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575

$75,415,944 $75,415,944 $75,415,944

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,405,811

$2,405,811

$2,405,811

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$90

$90

$90

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 $600,000

$600,000

$600,000

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

State Funds Transfers

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

Income from DECAL for Supplemental Childcare Services $2,500,000 $2,500,000 $2,500,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$225,882,292 $225,854,561 $225,854,561

Child Support Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to encourage and enforce the parental responsibility of paying financial support.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Child Support Enforcement Title IV-D CFDA93.563 Federal Funds Not Itemized

$20,041,528 $20,041,528 $83,168,539 $18,464,705 $64,583,834

$20,041,528 $20,041,528 $83,168,539 $18,464,705 $64,583,834

$20,041,528 $20,041,528 $83,168,539 $18,464,705 $64,583,834

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Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$120,000 $2,841,500 $2,841,500 $2,841,500
$395,760 $395,760 $395,760 $106,447,327

$120,000 $2,841,500 $2,841,500 $2,841,500
$395,760 $395,760 $395,760 $106,447,327

$120,000 $2,841,500 $2,841,500 $2,841,500
$395,760 $395,760 $395,760 $106,447,327

196.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($3,102)

($3,102)

($3,102)

196.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$59,291

$59,291

$59,291

196.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$230,783

$230,783

$230,783

196.4 Reduce funds for personnel ($1,000,000) and operations ($1,941,176).

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($1,000,000) ($1,941,176) ($2,941,176)

($1,000,000) ($1,941,176) ($2,941,176)

($1,000,000) ($1,941,176) ($2,941,176)

196.5 Increase funds to replace the loss of incentive funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,100,000 $9,900,000 $15,000,000

$5,100,000 $9,900,000 $15,000,000

$5,100,000 $9,900,000 $15,000,000

196.6 Transfer funds from the Departmental Administration program for unemployment insurance.

State General Funds

$99,162

$99,162

$99,162

196.7 Reduce funds to reflect the loss of incentive funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

ARRA-Child Support Enforcement Title IV-D CFDA93.563

($18,464,705) ($18,464,705) ($18,464,705)

196.8 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$562,936

$534,428

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

3021

196.100 -Child Support Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to encourage and enforce the parental responsibility of paying financial support.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$24,527,662 $25,090,598 $25,062,090

State General Funds

$24,527,662 $25,090,598 $25,062,090

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$72,662,658 $72,662,658 $72,662,658

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$72,542,658 $72,542,658 $72,542,658

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$120,000

$120,000

$120,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,841,500

$2,841,500

$2,841,500

Sales and Services

$2,841,500

$2,841,500

$2,841,500

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$2,841,500

$2,841,500

$2,841,500

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$395,760

$395,760

$395,760

State Funds Transfers

$395,760

$395,760

$395,760

Agency to Agency Contracts

$395,760

$395,760

$395,760

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$100,427,580 $100,990,516 $100,962,008

Child Welfare Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate allegations of child abuse abandonment and neglect and to provide services to

protect the child and strengthen the family.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$89,414,370

State General Funds

$89,414,370

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$159,610,200

CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596

$59,739

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$28,165,789

Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$33,900,784

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$173,806

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$8,264,167

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$89,045,915

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 $63,245,915

TANF Transfers to Social Services Block Grant per 42 USC 604 $25,800,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$8,500,000

Sales and Services

$8,500,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$8,500,000

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$152,208

$89,414,370 $89,414,370 $159,610,200
$59,739 $28,165,789 $33,900,784
$173,806 $8,264,167 $89,045,915 $63,245,915 $25,800,000 $8,500,000 $8,500,000 $8,500,000
$152,208

$89,414,370 $89,414,370 $159,610,200
$59,739 $28,165,789 $33,900,784
$173,806 $8,264,167 $89,045,915 $63,245,915 $25,800,000 $8,500,000 $8,500,000 $8,500,000
$152,208

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State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$152,208 $152,208 $257,676,778

$152,208 $152,208 $257,676,778

$152,208 $152,208 $257,676,778

197.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($8,165)

($8,165)

($8,165)

197.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$68,702

$68,702

$68,702

197.3 Reduce funds for contracts.

State General Funds Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($148,611) ($76,000) ($224,611)

($148,611) ($76,000) ($224,611)

($148,611) ($76,000) ($224,611)

197.4 Transfer funds from the Departmental Administration program for unemployment insurance.

State General Funds

$260,957

$260,957

$260,957

197.5 Reduce funds from the base for the appropriation in line 197.101.

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

($250,000)

($250,000)

($250,000)

197.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$5,256,865

$259,611

197.7 Eliminate funds for the EMBRACE contract.

State General Funds Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($173,250)

$0

($237,354)

$0

($410,604)

$0

197.100 -Child Welfare Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate allegations of child abuse abandonment and neglect and to provide services to

protect the child and strengthen the family.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$89,587,253 $94,670,868 $89,846,864

State General Funds

$89,587,253 $94,670,868 $89,846,864

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$159,284,200 $159,046,846 $159,284,200

CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596

$59,739

$59,739

$59,739

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$28,165,789 $28,165,789 $28,165,789

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3023

Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$33,824,784

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$173,806

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$8,264,167

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$88,795,915

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 $62,995,915

TANF Transfers to Social Services Block Grant per 42 USC 604$25,800,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$8,500,000

Sales and Services

$8,500,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$8,500,000

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$152,208

State Funds Transfers

$152,208

Agency to Agency Contracts

$152,208

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$257,523,661

$33,587,430 $173,806
$8,264,167 $88,795,915 $62,995,915 $25,800,000 $8,500,000 $8,500,000 $8,500,000
$152,208 $152,208 $152,208 $262,369,922

$33,824,784 $173,806
$8,264,167 $88,795,915 $62,995,915 $25,800,000 $8,500,000 $8,500,000 $8,500,000
$152,208 $152,208 $152,208 $257,783,272

197.101 Special Project - Child Welfare Services: The purpose of this appropriation is to increase funds for Child Advocacy Centers.

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$250,000

$250,000

$250,000

Community Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide services and activities through local agencies to assist low-income Georgians with

employment, education, nutrition, and housing services.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $17,189,183 $17,189,183 $17,189,183

$0 $0 $17,189,183 $17,189,183 $17,189,183

$0 $0 $17,189,183 $17,189,183 $17,189,183

198.100 -Community Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide services and activities through local agencies to assist low-income Georgians with

employment, education, nutrition, and housing services.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$17,189,183 $17,189,183 $17,189,183

Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569

$17,189,183 $17,189,183 $17,189,183

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$17,189,183 $17,189,183 $17,189,183

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Departmental Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administration and support for the Divisions and Operating Office in meeting the

needs of the people of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596 Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575 Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569 Federal Funds Not Itemized Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$37,134,465 $37,134,465 $52,714,762 $2,366,652
$209,161 $122,976 $23,489,004 $7,616,228 $24,000 $4,572,153 $2,444,532 $11,870,056 $11,870,056 $4,482,922 $382,337 $382,337 $4,100,585 $4,100,585 $94,332,149

$37,134,465 $37,134,465 $52,714,762 $2,366,652
$209,161 $122,976 $23,489,004 $7,616,228 $24,000 $4,572,153 $2,444,532 $11,870,056 $11,870,056 $4,482,922 $382,337 $382,337 $4,100,585 $4,100,585 $94,332,149

$37,134,465 $37,134,465 $52,714,762 $2,366,652
$209,161 $122,976 $23,489,004 $7,616,228
$24,000 $4,572,153 $2,444,532 $11,870,056 $11,870,056 $4,482,922
$382,337 $382,337 $4,100,585 $4,100,585 $94,332,149

199.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($1,632)

($1,632)

($1,632)

199.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$106,892

$106,892

$106,892

199.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$183,454

$183,454

$183,454

199.4 Transfer funds related to the Department of Human Resources reorganization to the Department of Community Health for Public Health telecommunications and software licensing and to the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities for software licensing.

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State General Funds

($3,087,472) ($3,087,472) ($3,087,472)

199.5 Transfer funds to the Adoptions Services, Child Support Services, Child Welfare Services, Elder Abuse Investigations and Prevention, Elder Community Living Services, and Elder Support Services programs to properly reflect expenditures for unemployment insurance.

State General Funds

($736,936)

($736,936)

($736,936)

199.6 Replace funds with Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) funds for transportation services of elderly consumers.

State General Funds Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($99,032) $99,032
$0

($99,032) $99,032
$0

($99,032) $99,032
$0

199.7 Reduce funds to reflect prior year expenditures. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

($3,774,807) ($3,774,807) ($3,774,807)

199.8 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$1,217,319

$1,014,630

199.100 -Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administration and support for the Divisions and Operating Office in meeting the

needs of the people of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$33,499,739 $34,717,058 $34,514,369

State General Funds

$33,499,739 $34,717,058 $34,514,369

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$49,038,987 $49,038,987 $49,038,987

CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596

$2,366,652

$2,366,652

$2,366,652

Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575

$209,161

$209,161

$209,161

Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569

$122,976

$122,976

$122,976

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$23,489,004 $23,489,004 $23,489,004

Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$7,616,228

$7,616,228

$7,616,228

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568

$24,000

$24,000

$24,000

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$4,572,153

$4,572,153

$4,572,153

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$2,543,564

$2,543,564

$2,543,564

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$8,095,249

$8,095,249

$8,095,249

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 $8,095,249 $8,095,249 $8,095,249

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$4,482,922

$4,482,922

$4,482,922

Intergovernmental Transfers

$382,337

$382,337

$382,337

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Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services
Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$382,337 $4,100,585 $4,100,585 $87,021,648

$382,337 $4,100,585 $4,100,585 $88,238,967

$382,337 $4,100,585 $4,100,585 $88,036,278

Elder Abuse Investigations and Prevention

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to prevent disabled adults and elder persons from abuse, exploitation and neglect, and investigate

situations where it might have occurred.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,749,971 $11,749,971 $3,573,433
$793,894 $500,000 $2,279,539 $1,611,520 $1,611,520 $1,611,520 $16,934,924

$11,749,971 $11,749,971 $3,573,433
$793,894 $500,000 $2,279,539 $1,611,520 $1,611,520 $1,611,520 $16,934,924

$11,749,971 $11,749,971 $3,573,433
$793,894 $500,000 $2,279,539 $1,611,520 $1,611,520 $1,611,520 $16,934,924

200.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($1,886)

($1,886)

($1,886)

200.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$2,790

$2,790

$2,790

200.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$109,445

$109,445

$109,445

200.4 Transfer funds from the Departmental Administration program for unemployment insurance.

State General Funds

$22,545

$22,545

$22,545

200.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$404,592

$352,048

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200.100 -Elder Abuse Investigations and Prevention

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to prevent disabled adults and elder persons from abuse, exploitation and neglect, and investigate

situations where it might have occurred.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$11,882,865 $12,287,457 $12,234,913

State General Funds

$11,882,865 $12,287,457 $12,234,913

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$3,573,433

$3,573,433

$3,573,433

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$793,894

$793,894

$793,894

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$2,279,539

$2,279,539

$2,279,539

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$1,611,520

$1,611,520

$1,611,520

Agency Funds Transfers

$1,611,520

$1,611,520

$1,611,520

Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized

$1,611,520

$1,611,520

$1,611,520

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$17,067,818 $17,472,410 $17,419,866

Elder Community Living Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide Georgians who need nursing home level of care the option of remaining in their own

communities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$60,851,458 $55,777,581 $5,073,877 $41,435,324 $23,908,635 $13,765,259 $3,761,430 $102,286,782

$60,851,458 $55,777,581 $5,073,877 $41,435,324 $23,908,635 $13,765,259 $3,761,430 $102,286,782

$60,851,458 $55,777,581 $5,073,877 $41,435,324 $23,908,635 $13,765,259 $3,761,430 $102,286,782

201.1 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$653

$653

$653

201.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$5,380

$5,380

$5,380

201.3 Increase funds to reflect the loss of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) rate.

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State General Funds

$11,411,119 $11,411,119 $10,583,337

201.4 Eliminate funds for the Center for the Visually Impaired contract. (H and S:Restore funds)

State General Funds

($177,859)

$0

$0

201.5 Reduce funds for the Alzheimer's Respite Services contract. (H and S:Restore funds)

State General Funds

($225,000)

$0

$0

201.6 Reduce funds for non-Medicaid Home Community Based respite services contract. (H and S:Restore funds)

State General Funds

($1,376,718)

$0

$0

201.7 Transfer funds from the Departmental Administration program for unemployment insurance.

State General Funds

$1,187

$1,187

$1,187

201.8 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$32,873

$28,604

201.100 -Elder Community Living Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide Georgians who need nursing home level of care the option of remaining in their own

communities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$70,490,220 $72,302,670 $71,470,619

State General Funds

$65,416,343 $67,228,793 $66,396,742

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$5,073,877

$5,073,877

$5,073,877

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$41,435,324 $41,435,324 $41,435,324

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$23,908,635 $23,908,635 $23,908,635

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$13,765,259 $13,765,259 $13,765,259

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$3,761,430

$3,761,430

$3,761,430

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$111,925,544 $113,737,994 $112,905,943

Elder Support Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist older Georgians, so that they may live in their homes and communities, by providing

health, employment, nutrition, and other support and education services.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,783,484 $665,555
$1,117,929 $6,911,268

$1,783,484 $665,555
$1,117,929 $6,911,268

$1,783,484 $665,555
$1,117,929 $6,911,268

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ARRA-Aging Congregate Nutrition Services CFDA93.707 Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,045,000 $5,866,268 $8,694,752

$1,045,000 $5,866,268 $8,694,752

$1,045,000 $5,866,268 $8,694,752

202.1 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$150

$150

$150

202.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$358

$358

$358

202.3 Transfer funds from the Departmental Administration program for unemployment insurance.

State General Funds

$593

$593

$593

202.4 Reduce funds due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

ARRA-Aging Congregate Nutrition Services CFDA93.707

($1,045,000) ($1,045,000) ($1,045,000)

202.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$17,421

$15,159

202.6 Increase funds for Meals on Wheels.

State General Funds

$1,045,000

$1,045,000

202.100 -Elder Support Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist older Georgians, so that they may live in their homes and communities, by providing

health, employment, nutrition, and other support and education services.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,784,585

$2,847,006

$2,844,744

State General Funds

$666,656

$1,729,077

$1,726,815

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$1,117,929

$1,117,929

$1,117,929

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$5,866,268

$5,866,268

$5,866,268

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$5,866,268

$5,866,268

$5,866,268

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,650,853

$8,713,274

$8,711,012

Energy Assistance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist low-income households in meeting their immediate home energy needs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$24,281,180 $24,281,180 $4,384,452
$804,904 $804,904 $3,579,548 $3,579,548 $28,665,632

$24,281,180 $24,281,180 $4,384,452
$804,904 $804,904 $3,579,548 $3,579,548 $28,665,632

$24,281,180 $24,281,180 $4,384,452
$804,904 $804,904 $3,579,548 $3,579,548 $28,665,632

203.100 -Energy Assistance

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist low-income households in meeting their immediate home energy needs.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$24,281,180 $24,281,180 $24,281,180

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568

$24,281,180 $24,281,180 $24,281,180

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$4,384,452

$4,384,452

$4,384,452

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$804,904

$804,904

$804,904

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$804,904

$804,904

$804,904

Intergovernmental Transfers

$3,579,548

$3,579,548

$3,579,548

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$3,579,548

$3,579,548

$3,579,548

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$28,665,632 $28,665,632 $28,665,632

Family Violence Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide safe shelter and related services for victims of family violence and their dependent

children and to provide education about family violence to communities across the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,483,171 $4,483,171 $7,848,758 $2,083,044
$200,470 $5,565,244 $5,565,244 $12,331,929

$4,483,171 $4,483,171 $7,848,758 $2,083,044
$200,470 $5,565,244 $5,565,244 $12,331,929

$4,483,171 $4,483,171 $7,848,758 $2,083,044
$200,470 $5,565,244 $5,565,244 $12,331,929

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204.1 Replace funds. (H:Retain state funds for Sexual Assault Centers. It is the intent of the General Assembly that these funds be administered solely by the Department of Human Services and shall not be administratively transferred by memorandum of understanding to any other state agency)(S:Retain state funds for Sexual Assault Centers)

State General Funds Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($4,483,171) $4,483,171
$0

($3,828,171) $4,483,171
$655,000

($3,828,171) $4,483,171
$655,000

204.100 -Family Violence Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide safe shelter and related services for victims of family violence and their dependent

children and to provide education about family violence to communities across the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$655,000

$655,000

State General Funds

$655,000

$655,000

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$12,331,929 $12,331,929 $12,331,929

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,083,044

$2,083,044

$2,083,044

Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 $200,470

$200,470

$200,470

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$10,048,415 $10,048,415 $10,048,415

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 $10,048,415 $10,048,415 $10,048,415

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,331,929 $12,986,929 $12,986,929

Federal Eligibility Benefit Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to verify eligibility and provide support services for Medicaid, Food Stamp, and Temporary

Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575 Federal Funds Not Itemized Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$93,258,965 $93,258,965 $117,330,208
$900,000 $40,633,202 $2,882,030
$346,557 $43,127,713 $29,440,706 $29,440,706 $8,387,207

$93,258,965 $93,258,965 $117,330,208
$900,000 $40,633,202 $2,882,030
$346,557 $43,127,713 $29,440,706 $29,440,706 $8,387,207

$93,258,965 $93,258,965 $117,330,208
$900,000 $40,633,202 $2,882,030
$346,557 $43,127,713 $29,440,706 $29,440,706 $8,387,207

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Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,374,798 $8,374,798
$12,409 $12,409 $218,976,380

$8,374,798 $8,374,798
$12,409 $12,409 $218,976,380

$8,374,798 $8,374,798
$12,409 $12,409 $218,976,380

205.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($15,058)

($15,058)

($15,058)

205.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$171,757

$171,757

$171,757

205.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$1,169,064

$1,169,064

$1,169,064

205.4 Transfer funds from the Departmental Administration program for unemployment insurance.

State General Funds

$349,695

$349,695

$349,695

205.5 Reduce funds to reflect prior year expenditures. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

($9,811,846) ($9,811,846) ($9,811,846)

205.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$5,984

$4,319,766

205.7 Transfer funds to the Department of Community Health for the "Express Lane" eligibility project which will simplify the Medicaid enrollment process. (S:NO; the Department of Human Services is authorized to work with the Department of Community Health in implementing the "Express Lane" eligibility project)

State General Funds

($1,300,000)

$0

205.100 -Federal Eligibility Benefit Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to verify eligibility and provide support services for Medicaid, Food Stamp, and Temporary

Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$94,934,423 $93,640,407 $99,254,189

State General Funds

$94,934,423 $93,640,407 $99,254,189

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$107,518,362 $107,518,362 $107,518,362

Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575

$900,000

$900,000

$900,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$40,633,202 $40,633,202 $40,633,202

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Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$2,882,030

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568

$346,557

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$43,127,713

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$19,628,860

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 $19,628,860

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$8,387,207

Intergovernmental Transfers

$8,374,798

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$8,374,798

Sales and Services

$12,409

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$12,409

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$210,839,992

$2,882,030 $346,557
$43,127,713 $19,628,860 $19,628,860 $8,387,207 $8,374,798 $8,374,798
$12,409 $12,409 $209,545,976

$2,882,030 $346,557
$43,127,713 $19,628,860 $19,628,860 $8,387,207 $8,374,798 $8,374,798
$12,409 $12,409 $215,159,758

Federal Unobligated Balances

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to reflect balances of federal funds from prior years. No services are provided.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

206.1 Reflect expected unobligated balance. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

TANF Unobligated Balance per 42 USC 604

$14,395,354

$14,395,354

$9,360,939

206.100 -Federal Unobligated Balances

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to reflect balances of federal funds from prior years. No services are provided.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$14,395,354 $14,395,354

$9,360,939

TANF Unobligated Balance per 42 USC 604

$14,395,354 $14,395,354

$9,360,939

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,395,354 $14,395,354

$9,360,939

Out of Home Care

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide safe and appropriate temporary homes for children removed from their families due to

neglect, abuse, or abandonment.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$65,623,166 $65,623,166 $158,526,545 $4,037,474

$65,623,166 $65,623,166 $158,526,545 $4,037,474

$65,623,166 $65,623,166 $158,526,545 $4,037,474

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Federal Funds Not Itemized Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$56,305 $36,227,465 $118,205,301 $118,205,301 $224,149,711

$56,305 $36,227,465 $118,205,301 $118,205,301 $224,149,711

$56,305 $36,227,465 $118,205,301 $118,205,301 $224,149,711

207.1 Reduce funds due to a decrease in utilization.

State General Funds Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($9,028,270) ($6,963,154) ($1,140,926) ($17,132,350)

($9,028,270) ($6,963,154) ($1,140,926) ($17,132,350)

($9,028,270) ($6,963,154) ($1,140,926) ($17,132,350)

207.2 Increase funds to cover the loss of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) rate.

State General Funds ARRA-Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,037,474 ($4,037,474)
$0

$3,637,474 ($4,037,474)
($400,000)

$3,637,474 ($4,037,474)
($400,000)

207.3 Reduce funds to reflect projected expenditures. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

($16,338,276) ($16,338,276) ($16,338,276)

207.100 -Out of Home Care

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide safe and appropriate temporary homes for children removed from their families due to

neglect, abuse, or abandonment.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$60,632,370 $60,232,370 $60,232,370

State General Funds

$60,632,370 $60,232,370 $60,232,370

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$130,046,715 $130,046,715 $130,046,715

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$56,305

$56,305

$56,305

Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$29,264,311 $29,264,311 $29,264,311

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$100,726,099 $100,726,099 $100,726,099

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 $100,726,099 $100,726,099 $100,726,099

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$190,679,085 $190,279,085 $190,279,085

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Refugee Assistance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide employment, health screening, medical, cash, and social services assistance to

refugees.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $4,749,006 $4,749,006 $4,749,006

$0 $0 $4,749,006 $4,749,006 $4,749,006

$0 $0 $4,749,006 $4,749,006 $4,749,006

208.100 -Refugee Assistance

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide employment, health screening, medical, cash, and social services assistance to

refugees.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$4,749,006

$4,749,006

$4,749,006

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$4,749,006

$4,749,006

$4,749,006

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,749,006

$4,749,006

$4,749,006

Support for Needy Families - Basic Assistance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide cash assistance to needy families in compliance with Georgia's state plan for the

federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 TANF Unobligated Balance per 42 USC 604
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$100,000 $100,000 $54,225,681 $29,024,597 $29,024,597 $25,201,084 $54,325,681

$100,000 $100,000 $54,225,681 $29,024,597 $29,024,597 $25,201,084 $54,325,681

$100,000 $100,000 $54,225,681 $29,024,597 $29,024,597 $25,201,084 $54,325,681

209.1 Reduce funds to reflect prior year expenditure trends. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 TANF Unobligated Balance per 42 USC 604 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$19,513,633 ($21,338,899) ($1,825,266)

$19,513,633 ($21,338,899) ($1,825,266)

209.2 Replace funds.

$19,513,633 ($21,338,899) ($1,825,266)

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Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 TANF Unobligated Balance per 42 USC 604 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($5,034,415) $5,034,415
$0

209.100 -Support for Needy Families - Basic Assistance

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide cash assistance to needy families in compliance with Georgia's state plan for the

federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

State General Funds

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$52,400,415 $52,400,415 $52,400,415

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$48,538,230 $48,538,230 $43,503,815

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 $48,538,230 $48,538,230 $43,503,815

TANF Unobligated Balance per 42 USC 604

$3,862,185

$3,862,185

$8,896,600

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$52,500,415 $52,500,415 $52,500,415

Support for Needy Families - Work Assistance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist needy Georgian families achieve self sufficiency by obtaining and keeping employment

as well as complying with Georgia's state plan for the federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Emergency Contingency Fund for TANF CFDA93.714 Federal Funds Not Itemized Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,577,658 $3,577,658 $185,757,566 $165,535,960 $2,396,595 $17,825,011 $17,825,011 $189,335,224

$3,577,658 $3,577,658 $185,757,566 $165,535,960 $2,396,595 $17,825,011 $17,825,011 $189,335,224

$3,577,658 $3,577,658 $185,757,566 $165,535,960 $2,396,595 $17,825,011 $17,825,011 $189,335,224

210.1 Reduce funds for employment support activities based on decreased utilization.

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($3,577,658) ($2,034,422) ($5,612,080)

($3,577,658) ($2,034,422) ($5,612,080)

210.2 Increase funds to reflect projected expenditures. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$1,385,945

$1,385,945

($3,577,658) ($2,034,422) ($5,612,080)
$3,571,299

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210.3 Reduce funds due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

ARRA-Emergency Contingency Fund for TANF CFDA93.714

($165,535,960) ($165,535,960) ($165,535,960)

210.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$36,588

$0

210.100 -Support for Needy Families - Work Assistance

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist needy Georgian families achieve self sufficiency by obtaining and keeping employment

as well as complying with Georgia's state plan for the federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$36,588

State General Funds

$36,588

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$19,573,129 $19,573,129 $21,758,483

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$362,173

$362,173

$362,173

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$19,210,956 $19,210,956 $21,396,310

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 $19,210,956 $19,210,956 $21,396,310

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$19,573,129 $19,609,717 $21,758,483

Council on Aging

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist older individuals, at-risk adults, persons with disabilities, their families and caregivers

in achieving safe, healthy, independent and self-reliant lives.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$186,578 $186,578 $186,578

$186,578 $186,578 $186,578

$186,578 $186,578 $186,578

211.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$1,549

$1,549

$1,549

211.2 Reduce funds for Georgia for a Lifetime (Project 2020).

State General Funds

($5,736)

($5,736)

($5,736)

211.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$5,418

$9,267

211.4 Increase funds for Council programming.

State General Funds

$5,000

$5,000

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211.100 -Council on Aging

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist older individuals, at-risk adults, persons with disabilities, their families and caregivers

in achieving safe, healthy, independent and self-reliant lives.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$182,391

$192,809

$196,658

State General Funds

$182,391

$192,809

$196,658

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$182,391

$192,809

$196,658

Family Connection

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a statewide network of county collaboratives that work to improve conditions for

children and families.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,078,681 $8,078,681 $1,941,703
$741,703 $1,200,000 $1,200,000 $10,020,384

$8,078,681 $8,078,681 $1,941,703
$741,703 $1,200,000 $1,200,000 $10,020,384

$8,078,681 $8,078,681 $1,941,703
$741,703 $1,200,000 $1,200,000 $10,020,384

212.1 Reduce funds for county collaborative contracts. (H and S:Restore funding for county collaborative contracts)

State General Funds

($559,680)

$0

$0

212.2 Reduce funds for partnership contract for technical assistance.

State General Funds

($86,615)

($86,615)

($86,615)

212.98 Transfer funds and activities to the Governor's Office of Children and Families and recognize savings from consolidation. (H and S:It is the intent of the General Assembly that these funds be administered solely by Family Connection Partnership and shall not be administratively transferred by memorandum of understanding to any other state agency)

State General Funds

($7,432,386)

$0

$0

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

($741,703)

$0

$0

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

($1,200,000)

$0

$0

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($9,374,089)

$0

$0

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212.100 -Family Connection

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a statewide network of county collaboratives that work to improve conditions for

children and families.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,992,066

$7,992,066

State General Funds

$7,992,066

$7,992,066

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,941,703

$1,941,703

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$741,703

$741,703

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,933,769

$9,933,769

Federal Fund Transfers to Other Agencies

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to reflect federal funds received by the Department of Human Services to be transferred to other

agencies for eligible expenditures under federal law.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596 Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575 Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $112,850,889 $1,200,000 $36,454,857 $35,629,515 $39,566,517 $39,566,517 $112,850,889

$0 $0 $112,850,889 $1,200,000 $36,454,857 $35,629,515 $39,566,517 $39,566,517 $112,850,889

$0 $0 $112,850,889 $1,200,000 $36,454,857 $35,629,515 $39,566,517 $39,566,517 $112,850,889

213.1 Reduce funds to reflect prior year expenditure trends. (S:Increase funds to reflect appropriations)

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

($2,314,490) ($2,314,490) $1,519,915

213.2 Increase funds to restore Social Services Block Grant to FY2011 appropriation level. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$2,272,214

$2,272,214

$2,272,214

213.100 -Federal Fund Transfers to Other Agencies

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to reflect federal funds received by the Department of Human Services to be transferred to other

agencies for eligible expenditures under federal law.

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$112,808,613

CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596

$1,200,000

Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575

$36,454,857

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$37,901,729

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$37,252,027

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 $37,252,027

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$112,808,613

$112,808,613 $1,200,000 $36,454,857 $37,901,729 $37,252,027 $37,252,027
$112,808,613

$116,643,018 $1,200,000 $36,454,857 $37,901,729 $41,086,432 $41,086,432
$116,643,018

All Temporary Assistance for Needy Families benefit payments are calculated utilizing a factor of 66.0% of the standards of need; such payments shall be made from the date of certification and not from the date of application; and the following maximum benefits and maximum standards of need shall apply: For an assistance group of one, the standards of need is $235, and the maximum monthly amount is $155. For an assistance group of two, the standards of need is $356, and the maximum monthly amount is $235. For an assistance group of three, the standards of need is $424, and the maximum monthly amount is $280. For an assistance group of four, the standards of need is $500, and the maximum monthly amount is $330. For an assistance group of five, the standards of need is $573, and the maximum monthly amount is $378. For an assistance group of six, the standards of need is $621, and the maximum monthly amount is $410. For an assistance group of seven, the standards of need is $672, and the maximum monthly amount is $444. For an assistance group of eight, the standards of need is $713, and the maximum monthly amount is $470. For an assistance group of nine, the standards of need is $751, and the maximum monthly amount is $496. For an assistance group of ten, the standards of need is $804, and the maximum monthly amount is $530. For an assistance group of eleven, the standards of need is $860, and the maximum monthly amount is $568.

Provided, the Department of Human Services is authorized to make supplemental payments on these maximum monthly amounts up to the amount that is equal to the minimum hourly wage for clients who are enrolled in subsidized work experience and subsidized employment.

Section 28: Insurance, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized

Section Total - Continuation

$15,753,147 $15,753,147
$954,555 $954,555

$15,753,147 $15,753,147
$954,555 $954,555

$15,753,147 $15,753,147
$954,555 $954,555

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$15,531 $15,531 $81,806 $81,806 $16,805,039

$15,531 $15,531 $81,806 $81,806 $16,805,039

$15,531 $15,531 $81,806 $81,806 $16,805,039

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$15,282,923 $15,815,405

$15,282,923 $15,815,405

$954,555

$954,555

$954,555

$954,555

$15,531

$15,426

$15,531

$15,426

$81,806

$81,806

$81,806

$81,806

$16,334,815 $16,867,192

$16,023,150 $16,023,150
$954,555 $954,555
$15,426 $15,426 $81,806 $81,806 $17,074,937

Departmental Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to be responsible for protecting the rights of Georgia citizens in insurance and industrial loan

transactions and maintain a fire safe environment.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,801,172 $1,801,172
$105 $105 $105 $1,801,277

$1,801,172 $1,801,172
$105 $105 $105 $1,801,277

$1,801,172 $1,801,172
$105 $105 $105 $1,801,277

214.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($398)

($398)

($398)

214.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($4,896)

($4,896)

($4,896)

214.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

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State General Funds

$13,270

$13,270

$13,270

214.4 Reduce funds for three IT staff positions. (H and S:NO; Eliminate media division only)

State General Funds Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($217,341)

($243,318) ($105)
($243,423)

($243,318) ($105)
($243,423)

214.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$81,865

$71,234

214.6 Reduce funds and direct the agency to outsource payroll functions to the State Accounting Office's Shared Services initiative starting December 1, 2011.

State General Funds

($52,052)

214.100 -Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to be responsible for protecting the rights of Georgia citizens in insurance and industrial loan

transactions and maintain a fire safe environment.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,591,807

$1,647,695

$1,585,012

State General Funds

$1,591,807

$1,647,695

$1,585,012

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$105

Sales and Services

$105

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$105

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,591,912

$1,647,695

$1,585,012

Enforcement

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide legal advice and to initiate legal proceedings with regard to enforcement of specific

provisions of state law relating to insurance, industrial loan, fire safety, and fraud.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$695,684 $695,684 $695,684

$695,684 $695,684 $695,684

$695,684 $695,684 $695,684

215.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($153)

($153)

215.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

($153)

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State General Funds

($1,890)

($1,890)

($1,890)

215.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$5,125

$5,125

$5,125

215.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$24,903

$21,669

215.100 -Enforcement

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide legal advice and to initiate legal proceedings with regard to enforcement of specific

provisions of state law relating to insurance, industrial loan, fire safety, and fraud.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$698,766

$723,669

$720,435

State General Funds

$698,766

$723,669

$720,435

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$698,766

$723,669

$720,435

Fire Safety

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote fire safety awareness through education and training, and to protect the public from

fire and limit the loss of life and property by setting the minimum fire safety standards in the state, enforcing and regulating fire safety

rules for public buildings and manufactured housing, and regulating the storage, transportation, and handling of hazardous

materials.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,366,860 $4,366,860
$954,555 $954,555 $15,426 $15,426 $15,426 $81,806 $81,806 $81,806 $5,418,647

$4,366,860 $4,366,860
$954,555 $954,555 $15,426 $15,426 $15,426 $81,806 $81,806 $81,806 $5,418,647

$4,366,860 $4,366,860
$954,555 $954,555
$15,426 $15,426 $15,426 $81,806 $81,806 $81,806 $5,418,647

216.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($962)

($962)

($962)

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216.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($11,866)

($11,866)

($11,866)

216.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$32,170

$32,170

$32,170

216.4 Reduce funds for personnel and maximize the use of federal funding.

State General Funds

($322,657)

($729,954)

($422,657)

216.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$13,444

$11,698

216.100 -Fire Safety

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote fire safety awareness through education and training, and to protect the public from

fire and limit the loss of life and property by setting the minimum fire safety standards in the state, enforcing and regulating fire safety

rules for public buildings and manufactured housing, and regulating the storage, transportation, and handling of hazardous

materials.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,063,545

$3,669,692

$3,975,243

State General Funds

$4,063,545

$3,669,692

$3,975,243

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$954,555

$954,555

$954,555

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$954,555

$954,555

$954,555

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$15,426

$15,426

$15,426

Sales and Services

$15,426

$15,426

$15,426

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$15,426

$15,426

$15,426

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$81,806

$81,806

$81,806

State Funds Transfers

$81,806

$81,806

$81,806

Agency to Agency Contracts

$81,806

$81,806

$81,806

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,115,332

$4,721,479

$5,027,030

Industrial Loan

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect consumers by licensing, regulating, and examining finance companies that provide

consumer loans of $3,000 or less.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$605,453 $605,453 $605,453

$605,453 $605,453 $605,453

$605,453 $605,453 $605,453

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217.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($133)

($133)

($133)

217.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($1,645)

($1,645)

($1,645)

217.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$4,460

$4,460

$4,460

217.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$20,185

$17,563

217.100 -Industrial Loan

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect consumers by licensing, regulating, and examining finance companies that provide

consumer loans of $3,000 or less.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$608,135

$628,320

$625,698

State General Funds

$608,135

$628,320

$625,698

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$608,135

$628,320

$625,698

Insurance Regulation

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that licensed insurance entities maintain solvency and conform to state law by

conducting financial and market examinations, investigating policyholder complaints, monitoring for compliance with state laws and

regulations, reviewing and approving premium rates, and disseminating information to the public and the insurance industry about

the state's insurance laws and regulations.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,979,664 $4,979,664 $4,979,664

$4,979,664 $4,979,664 $4,979,664

$4,979,664 $4,979,664 $4,979,664

218.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($1,098)

($1,098)

($1,098)

218.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($13,531)

($13,531)

($13,531)

218.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$36,685

$36,685

$36,685

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218.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$208,562

$181,476

218.100 -Insurance Regulation

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that licensed insurance entities maintain solvency and conform to state law by

conducting financial and market examinations, investigating policyholder complaints, monitoring for compliance with state laws and

regulations, reviewing and approving premium rates, and disseminating information to the public and the insurance industry about

the state's insurance laws and regulations.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,001,720

$5,210,282

$5,183,196

State General Funds

$5,001,720

$5,210,282

$5,183,196

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,001,720

$5,210,282

$5,183,196

Special Fraud

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to identify and take appropriate action to deter insurance fraud.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,304,314 $3,304,314 $3,304,314

$3,304,314 $3,304,314 $3,304,314

$3,304,314 $3,304,314 $3,304,314

219.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($728)

($728)

($728)

219.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($8,979)

($8,979)

($8,979)

219.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$24,343

$24,343

$24,343

219.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$16,797

$14,616

219.5 Increase funds to reflect increased assessments on insurance providers to provide for additional fraud detection coverage.

State General Funds

$600,000

$600,000

219.100 -Special Fraud

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to identify and take appropriate action to deter insurance fraud.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,318,950 $3,318,950 $3,318,950

$3,935,747 $3,935,747 $3,935,747

$3,933,566 $3,933,566 $3,933,566

Section 29: Investigation, Georgia Bureau of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$60,411,421 $60,411,421 $36,611,105 $6,132,772 $30,478,333 $19,405,240 $18,505,240
$900,000 $116,427,766

$60,411,421 $60,411,421 $36,611,105 $6,132,772 $30,478,333 $19,405,240 $18,505,240
$900,000 $116,427,766

$60,411,421 $60,411,421 $36,611,105 $6,132,772 $30,478,333 $19,405,240 $18,505,240
$900,000 $116,427,766

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$59,741,643 $63,186,876

$59,741,643 $63,186,876

$27,178,061 $25,701,005

$27,178,061 $25,701,005

$19,903,129 $19,903,129

$19,003,129 $19,003,129

$900,000

$900,000

$106,822,833 $108,791,010

$62,712,495 $62,712,495 $27,178,061 $27,178,061 $20,677,629 $19,777,629
$900,000 $110,568,185

Bureau Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide the highest quality investigative, scientific, information services, and resources for the

purpose of maintaining law and order and protecting life and property.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$10,848,124 $10,848,124
$30,000

$10,848,124 $10,848,124
$30,000

$10,848,124 $10,848,124
$30,000

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$30,000 $10,878,124

$30,000 $10,878,124

$30,000 $10,878,124

220.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($4,343)

($4,343)

($4,343)

220.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($3,910,722) ($2,310,722) ($2,310,722)

220.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$26,738

$26,738

$26,738

220.4 Reduce funds to recognize savings realized through the Unisys Migration implementation.

State General Funds

($800,000)

($800,000)

($800,000)

220.5 Reduce funds for personnel by holding positions vacant after retirement.

State General Funds

($59,140)

($59,140)

($59,140)

220.6 Reduce funds by replacing state funds with other funds.

State General Funds

($104,760)

($104,760)

($104,760)

220.7 Reduce funds for personnel by outsourcing payroll functions to the State Accounting Office's Shared Services Initiative.

State General Funds

($44,980)

($44,980)

($44,980)

220.8 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$136,064

$118,394

220.100 -Bureau Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide the highest quality investigative, scientific, information services, and resources for the

purpose of maintaining law and order and protecting life and property.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,950,917

$7,686,981

$7,669,311

State General Funds

$5,950,917

$7,686,981

$7,669,311

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$30,000

$30,000

$30,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$30,000

$30,000

$30,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,980,917

$7,716,981

$7,699,311

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Criminal Justice Information Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide the State of Georgia with essential information and identification services through the

operation of the Automated Fingerprint Identification System, Criminal History System, Criminal Justice Information Services

network, Protective Order Registry, Sexual Violent Offender Registry, and the Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,225,266 $7,225,266
$211,425 $211,425 $2,490,304 $2,490,304 $2,490,304 $9,926,995

$7,225,266 $7,225,266
$211,425 $211,425 $2,490,304 $2,490,304 $2,490,304 $9,926,995

$7,225,266 $7,225,266
$211,425 $211,425 $2,490,304 $2,490,304 $2,490,304 $9,926,995

221.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($7,418)

($7,418)

($7,418)

221.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$31,096

$31,096

$31,096

221.3 Reduce funds by replacing state funds with additional criminal background check fees.

State General Funds Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($500,000) $500,000
$0

($500,000) $500,000
$0

($750,000) $750,000
$0

221.4 Utilize Crime Information Center fees to fund upgrades to the Sexual Offender Registry. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0

$0

$0

$524,500

$524,500

221.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$229,242

$199,357

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221.100 -Criminal Justice Information Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide the State of Georgia with essential information and identification services through the

operation of the Automated Fingerprint Identification System, Criminal History System, Criminal Justice Information Services

network, Protective Order Registry, Sexual Violent Offender Registry, and the Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,748,944

$6,978,186

$6,698,301

State General Funds

$6,748,944

$6,978,186

$6,698,301

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$211,425

$211,425

$211,425

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$211,425

$211,425

$211,425

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,990,304

$2,990,304

$3,764,804

Sales and Services

$2,990,304

$2,990,304

$3,764,804

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$2,990,304

$2,990,304

$3,764,804

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,950,673 $10,179,915 $10,674,530

Forensic Scientific Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide forensic analysis and testimony in the areas of chemistry (drug identification),

firearms, digital imaging, forensic biology (serology/DNA), latent prints, pathology, questioned documents, photography, toxicology,

implied consent, and trace evidence in support of the criminal justice system; to provide medical examiner (autopsy) services; and to

analyze and enter samples into national databases such as AFIS, CODIS, and NIBIN.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$18,598,125 $18,598,125 $3,147,517 $3,066,386
$81,131 $157,865 $157,865 $157,865 $21,903,507

$18,598,125 $18,598,125 $3,147,517 $3,066,386
$81,131 $157,865 $157,865 $157,865 $21,903,507

$18,598,125 $18,598,125 $3,147,517 $3,066,386
$81,131 $157,865 $157,865 $157,865 $21,903,507

222.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($23,298)

($23,298)

($23,298)

222.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$123,428

$123,428

$123,428

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222.3 Replace funds lost due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

State General Funds ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,066,386 ($3,066,386)
$0

$2,974,394 ($3,066,386)
($91,992)

$2,974,394 ($3,066,386)
($91,992)

222.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$587,044

$510,806

222.100 -Forensic Scientific Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide forensic analysis and testimony in the areas of chemistry (drug identification),

firearms, digital imaging, forensic biology (serology/DNA), latent prints, pathology, questioned documents, photography, toxicology,

implied consent, and trace evidence in support of the criminal justice system; to provide medical examiner (autopsy) services; and to

analyze and enter samples into national databases such as AFIS, CODIS, and NIBIN.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$21,764,641 $22,259,693 $22,183,455

State General Funds

$21,764,641 $22,259,693 $22,183,455

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$81,131

$81,131

$81,131

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$81,131

$81,131

$81,131

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$157,865

$157,865

$157,865

Sales and Services

$157,865

$157,865

$157,865

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$157,865

$157,865

$157,865

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$22,003,637 $22,498,689 $22,422,451

Medicaid Fraud Control Unit

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to serve as the center for the identification, arrest, and prosecution of providers of health services

and patients who defraud the Medicaid Program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,084,685 $1,084,685 $3,300,272 $3,300,272
$2,111 $2,111 $2,111 $4,387,068

$1,084,685 $1,084,685 $3,300,272 $3,300,272
$2,111 $2,111 $2,111 $4,387,068

$1,084,685 $1,084,685 $3,300,272 $3,300,272
$2,111 $2,111 $2,111 $4,387,068

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224.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($435)

($435)

($435)

224.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$2,989

$2,989

$2,989

224.98 Transfer funds to the Department of Law for the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit.

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($1,087,239) ($3,300,272)
($2,111) ($4,389,622)

($1,087,239) ($4,777,328)
($2,111) ($5,866,678)

($1,087,239) ($3,300,272)
($2,111) ($4,389,622)

224.100 -Medicaid Fraud Control Unit

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to serve as the center for the identification, arrest, and prosecution of providers of health services

and patients who defraud the Medicaid Program.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

($1,477,056)

Federal Funds Not Itemized

($1,477,056)

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($1,477,056)

Regional Investigative Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to identify, collect, preserve, and process evidence located during crime scene investigations, and

to assist in the investigation, identification, arrest and prosecution of individuals. The purpose of this appropriation is also to

coordinate and operate the following specialized units: bingo unit, anti-terrorist team, forensic art, bomb disposal unit, high

technology investigations unit, communications center, regional drug enforcement, and polygraph examinations.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$21,193,678 $21,193,678 $4,307,269 $3,066,386 $1,240,883
$204,682 $204,682 $204,682 $25,705,629

$21,193,678 $21,193,678 $4,307,269 $3,066,386 $1,240,883
$204,682 $204,682 $204,682 $25,705,629

$21,193,678 $21,193,678 $4,307,269 $3,066,386 $1,240,883
$204,682 $204,682 $204,682 $25,705,629

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225.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($23,538)

($23,538)

($23,538)

225.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$215,269

$215,269

$215,269

225.3 Replace funds lost due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

State General Funds ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,066,386 ($3,066,386)
$0

$2,974,394 ($3,066,386)
($91,992)

$2,974,394 ($3,066,386)
($91,992)

225.4 Reduce funds for five agent positions due to attrition.

State General Funds

($297,076)

($297,076)

($297,076)

225.5 Reduce funds for personnel due to retirements.

State General Funds

($305,500)

$0

$0

225.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$763,766

$664,692

225.98 Transfer funds and four agents from the Task Forces program.

State General Funds

$1,091,187

$1,091,187

$1,091,187

225.100 -Regional Investigative Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to identify, collect, preserve, and process evidence located during crime scene investigations, and

to assist in the investigation, identification, arrest and prosecution of individuals. The purpose of this appropriation is also to

coordinate and operate the following specialized units: bingo unit, anti-terrorist team, forensic art, bomb disposal unit, high

technology investigations unit, communications center, regional drug enforcement, and polygraph examinations.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$24,940,406 $25,917,680 $25,818,606

State General Funds

$24,940,406 $25,917,680 $25,818,606

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,240,883

$1,240,883

$1,240,883

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,240,883

$1,240,883

$1,240,883

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$204,682

$204,682

$204,682

Sales and Services

$204,682

$204,682

$204,682

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$204,682

$204,682

$204,682

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$26,385,971 $27,363,245 $27,264,171

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Task Forces

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide GBI supervisory support with a special agent-in-charge to each of the thirteen

federally funded multi-jurisdictional drug task forces.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,091,187 $1,091,187 $1,091,187

$1,091,187 $1,091,187 $1,091,187

$1,091,187 $1,091,187 $1,091,187

226.98 Transfer funds and four agents to the Regional Investigative Services program.

State General Funds

($1,091,187) ($1,091,187) ($1,091,187)

Criminal Justice Coordinating Council

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve, plan for, and coordinate criminal justice efforts to improve the Georgia criminal

justice system by working with all components of the system and levels of government throughout Georgia, by applying for and

administering federal assistance grants that assist agencies and organizations in criminal justice and victim services; to award and

administer state grant programs; to provide legal services for domestic violence; and to operate Georgia's Crime Victims'

Compensation Program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$370,356 $370,356 $25,614,622 $25,614,622 $16,550,278 $15,650,278 $15,650,278 $900,000 $900,000 $42,535,256

$370,356 $370,356 $25,614,622 $25,614,622 $16,550,278 $15,650,278 $15,650,278 $900,000 $900,000 $42,535,256

$370,356 $370,356 $25,614,622 $25,614,622 $16,550,278 $15,650,278 $15,650,278 $900,000 $900,000 $42,535,256

227.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($1,149)

($1,149)

227.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($2,146)

($2,146)

227.3 Reduce funds for operations.

($1,149) ($2,146)

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State General Funds

($1,320)

($1,320)

227.4 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($29,006)

($29,006)

227.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$11,658

227.6 Reduce funds to reflect savings based on the State Bar building rental rates.

State General Funds

($4,057)

($1,320) ($29,006) $10,144
($4,057)

227.100 -Criminal Justice Coordinating Council

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve, plan for, and coordinate criminal justice efforts to improve the Georgia criminal

justice system by working with all components of the system and levels of government throughout Georgia, by applying for and

administering federal assistance grants that assist agencies and organizations in criminal justice and victim services; to award and

administer state grant programs; to provide legal services for domestic violence; and to operate Georgia's Crime Victims'

Compensation Program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$336,735

$344,336

$342,822

State General Funds

$336,735

$344,336

$342,822

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$25,614,622 $25,614,622 $25,614,622

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$25,614,622 $25,614,622 $25,614,622

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$16,550,278 $16,550,278 $16,550,278

Sales and Services

$15,650,278 $15,650,278 $15,650,278

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$15,650,278 $15,650,278 $15,650,278

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties

$900,000

$900,000

$900,000

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized

$900,000

$900,000

$900,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$42,501,635 $42,509,236 $42,507,722

Section 30: Juvenile Justice, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397 Federal Funds Not Itemized

Section Total - Continuation

$266,457,146 $266,457,146
$30,470,050 $28,962,817 $1,507,233

$266,457,146 $266,457,146
$30,470,050 $28,962,817 $1,507,233

$266,457,146 $266,457,146 $30,470,050 $28,962,817
$1,507,233

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$100,231 $100,231 $5,172,180 $5,172,180 $302,199,607

$100,231 $100,231 $5,172,180 $5,172,180 $302,199,607

$100,231 $100,231 $5,172,180 $5,172,180 $302,199,607

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$279,710,620 $284,500,130

$279,710,620 $284,500,130

$1,507,233

$1,507,233

$1,507,233

$1,507,233

$100,231

$100,231

$100,231

$100,231

$5,075,630

$5,075,630

$5,075,630

$5,075,630

$286,393,714 $291,183,224

$285,179,570 $285,179,570
$1,507,233 $1,507,233
$100,231 $100,231 $5,075,630 $5,075,630 $291,862,664

Community Non-Secure Commitment

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public, hold youth accountable for their actions, assist youth in becoming law-

abiding citizens and transition youth from secure detention, and provide the following alternative detention options: non-secure

detention shelters, housebound detention, emergency shelters, a short-term stay in a contract home, tracking services, wrap-around

services, electronic monitoring, or detention in an alternative program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers FF Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$32,997,820 $32,997,820 $1,373,480 $1,373,480 $1,373,480 $34,371,300

$32,997,820 $32,997,820 $1,373,480 $1,373,480 $1,373,480 $34,371,300

$32,997,820 $32,997,820 $1,373,480 $1,373,480 $1,373,480 $34,371,300

228.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$2,654

$2,654

$2,654

228.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$5,611

$5,611

$5,611

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228.3 Transfer funds from the Community Supervision program for residential placements.

State General Funds

$1,666,040

$1,666,040

$1,666,040

228.4 Reduce funds for cancelled contracts for program services.

State General Funds

($6,497,170) ($6,497,170) ($6,497,170)

228.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$67,649

$58,864

228.100 -Community Non-Secure Commitment

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public, hold youth accountable for their actions, assist youth in becoming law-

abiding citizens and transition youth from secure detention, and provide the following alternative detention options: non-secure

detention shelters, housebound detention, emergency shelters, a short-term stay in a contract home, tracking services, wrap-around

services, electronic monitoring, or detention in an alternative program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$28,174,955 $28,242,604 $28,233,819

State General Funds

$28,174,955 $28,242,604 $28,233,819

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$1,373,480

$1,373,480

$1,373,480

Federal Funds Transfers

$1,373,480

$1,373,480

$1,373,480

FF Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$1,373,480

$1,373,480

$1,373,480

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$29,548,435 $29,616,084 $29,607,299

Community Supervision

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public, hold youth accountable for their actions, and assist youth in becoming law-

abiding citizens and supervise youth directly in the community, provide transitional and treatment services to those youth, and to

provide agency wide services, including intake, court services, and case management.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$50,791,425 $50,791,425 $7,250,301 $7,250,301 $58,041,726

$50,791,425 $50,791,425 $7,250,301 $7,250,301 $58,041,726

$50,791,425 $50,791,425 $7,250,301 $7,250,301 $58,041,726

229.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$139,304

$139,304

$139,304

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229.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$294,618

$294,618

$294,618

229.3 Reduce funds by streamlining service delivery and eliminating two full-time positions.

State General Funds

($68,212)

($68,212)

($68,212)

229.4 Reduce funds by maintaining hiring freeze.

State General Funds

($1,223,203) ($1,500,000) ($1,223,203)

229.5 Transfer funds to the Community Non-Secure Commitment program for residential placements.

State General Funds

($1,666,040) ($1,666,040) ($1,666,040)

229.6 Replace funds lost due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. (H:Restore 97% of ARRA funding)

State General Funds ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,250,301 ($7,250,301)
$0

$7,032,792 ($7,250,301)
($217,509)

$7,250,301 ($7,250,301)
$0

229.7 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($541,225)

($541,225)

($541,225)

229.8 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$1,442,511

$1,255,176

229.100 -Community Supervision

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public, hold youth accountable for their actions, and assist youth in becoming law-

abiding citizens and supervise youth directly in the community, provide transitional and treatment services to those youth, and to

provide agency wide services, including intake, court services, and case management.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$54,976,968 $55,925,173 $56,232,144

State General Funds

$54,976,968 $55,925,173 $56,232,144

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$54,976,968 $55,925,173 $56,232,144

Departmental Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect and serve the citizens of Georgia by holding youthful offenders accountable for their

actions through the delivery of effective services in appropriate settings.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers FF Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 FF National School Lunch Program CFDA10.555
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$24,547,439 $24,547,439 $2,658,698 $2,285,689
$373,009 $15,299 $15,299 $15,299 $391,201 $391,201 $157,670 $233,531 $27,612,637

$24,547,439 $24,547,439 $2,658,698 $2,285,689
$373,009 $15,299 $15,299 $15,299 $391,201 $391,201 $157,670 $233,531 $27,612,637

$24,547,439 $24,547,439 $2,658,698 $2,285,689
$373,009 $15,299 $15,299 $15,299
$391,201 $391,201 $157,670 $233,531 $27,612,637

230.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$36,484

$36,484

$36,484

230.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($90,910)

($90,910)

($90,910)

230.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$77,162

$77,162

$77,162

230.4 Reduce funds by streamlining service delivery and by eliminating nine vacant full-time positions.

State General Funds

($450,000)

($450,000)

($450,000)

230.5 Replace funds lost due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. (H:Restore 97% of ARRA funding)

State General Funds ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,285,689 ($2,285,689)
$0

$2,217,118 ($2,285,689)
($68,571)

$2,285,689 ($2,285,689)
$0

230.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$482,611

$419,935

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230.100 -Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect and serve the citizens of Georgia by holding youthful offenders accountable for their

actions through the delivery of effective services in appropriate settings.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$26,405,864 $26,819,904 $26,825,799

State General Funds

$26,405,864 $26,819,904 $26,825,799

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$373,009

$373,009

$373,009

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$373,009

$373,009

$373,009

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$15,299

$15,299

$15,299

Sales and Services

$15,299

$15,299

$15,299

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$15,299

$15,299

$15,299

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$391,201

$391,201

$391,201

Federal Funds Transfers

$391,201

$391,201

$391,201

FF Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$157,670

$157,670

$157,670

FF National School Lunch Program CFDA10.555

$233,531

$233,531

$233,531

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$27,185,373 $27,599,413 $27,605,308

Secure Commitment (YDCs)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public and hold youth accountable for their actions and provide secure care and

supervision of youth including academic, recreational, vocational, medical, mental health, counseling, and religious services for those

youth committed to the Department's custody, sentenced to the Short Term Program, or convicted of an offense under Senate Bill 440.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers FF National School Lunch Program CFDA10.555
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$61,639,075 $61,639,075 $8,360,076 $7,284,378 $1,075,698
$27,350 $27,350 $27,350 $1,526,156 $1,526,156 $1,526,156 $71,552,657

$61,639,075 $61,639,075 $8,360,076 $7,284,378 $1,075,698
$27,350 $27,350 $27,350 $1,526,156 $1,526,156 $1,526,156 $71,552,657

$61,639,075 $61,639,075 $8,360,076 $7,284,378 $1,075,698
$27,350 $27,350 $27,350 $1,526,156 $1,526,156 $1,526,156 $71,552,657

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231.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$218,243

$218,243

$218,243

231.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$461,568

$461,568

$461,568

231.3 Reduce funds by maintaining hiring freeze.

State General Funds

($956,000) ($1,250,000)

($956,000)

231.4 Reduce funds for paid overtime.

State General Funds

($470,276)

($470,276)

($470,276)

231.5 Transfer funds from the Secure Detention program for utilities and maintenance.

State General Funds

$951,025

$951,025

$951,025

231.6 Replace funds lost due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. (H:Restore 97% of ARRA funding)

State General Funds ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,284,378 ($7,284,378)
$0

$7,065,847 ($7,284,378)
($218,531)

$7,284,378 ($7,284,378)
$0

231.7 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$1,611,975

$1,402,632

231.100 -Secure Commitment (YDCs)

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public and hold youth accountable for their actions and provide secure care and

supervision of youth including academic, recreational, vocational, medical, mental health, counseling, and religious services for those

youth committed to the Department's custody, sentenced to the Short Term Program, or convicted of an offense under Senate Bill 440.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$69,128,013 $70,227,457 $70,530,645

State General Funds

$69,128,013 $70,227,457 $70,530,645

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,075,698

$1,075,698

$1,075,698

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,075,698

$1,075,698

$1,075,698

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$27,350

$27,350

$27,350

Sales and Services

$27,350

$27,350

$27,350

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$27,350

$27,350

$27,350

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$1,526,156

$1,526,156

$1,526,156

Federal Funds Transfers

$1,526,156

$1,526,156

$1,526,156

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FF National School Lunch Program CFDA10.555 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,526,156 $71,757,217

$1,526,156 $72,856,661

$1,526,156 $73,159,849

Secure Detention (RYDCs)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public and hold youth accountable for their actions and provide temporary, secure

care, and supervision of youth who are charged with crimes or who have been found guilty of crimes and are awaiting disposition of

their cases by juvenile courts or awaiting placement in one of the Department's treatment programs or facilities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers FF National School Lunch Program CFDA10.555
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$96,481,387 $96,481,387 $12,200,975 $12,142,449
$58,526 $57,582 $57,582 $57,582 $1,881,343 $1,881,343 $1,881,343 $110,621,287

$96,481,387 $96,481,387 $12,200,975 $12,142,449
$58,526 $57,582 $57,582 $57,582 $1,881,343 $1,881,343 $1,881,343 $110,621,287

$96,481,387 $96,481,387 $12,200,975 $12,142,449
$58,526 $57,582 $57,582 $57,582 $1,881,343 $1,881,343 $1,881,343 $110,621,287

232.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$266,668

$266,668

$266,668

232.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds 232.3 Reduce funds for one education supervisor position. State General Funds 232.4 Reduce funds for one regional principal position. State General Funds 232.5 Reduce funds for paid overtime. State General Funds

$563,982

$563,982

$563,982

($121,873)

($121,873)

($121,873)

($146,540)

($146,540)

($146,540)

($529,724)

($529,724)

($529,724)

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232.6 Reduce funds by maintaining hiring freeze.

State General Funds

($194,000)

($250,000)

($194,000)

232.7 Reduce funds by increasing the class size in nine RYDC basic education programs.

State General Funds

($1,100,000) ($1,100,000) ($1,100,000)

232.8 Transfer funds to the Secure Commitment program for utilities and maintenance.

State General Funds

($951,025)

($951,025)

($951,025)

232.9 Replace funds lost due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. (H:Restore 97% of ARRA funding)

State General Funds ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,142,449 ($12,142,449)
$0

$11,778,176 ($12,142,449)
($364,273)

$12,142,449 ($12,142,449)
$0

232.10 Reduce funds and close two 30-bed RYDC facilities effective July 1, 2011.

State General Funds FF National School Lunch Program CFDA10.555 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($5,386,504) ($96,550)
($5,483,054)

($5,386,504) ($96,550)
($5,483,054)

($5,386,504) ($96,550)
($5,483,054)

232.11 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$2,680,445

$2,332,343

232.100 -Secure Detention (RYDCs)

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public and hold youth accountable for their actions and provide temporary, secure

care, and supervision of youth who are charged with crimes or who have been found guilty of crimes and are awaiting disposition of

their cases by juvenile courts or awaiting placement in one of the Department's treatment programs or facilities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$101,024,820 $103,284,992 $103,357,163

State General Funds

$101,024,820 $103,284,992 $103,357,163

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$58,526

$58,526

$58,526

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$58,526

$58,526

$58,526

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$57,582

$57,582

$57,582

Sales and Services

$57,582

$57,582

$57,582

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$57,582

$57,582

$57,582

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$1,784,793

$1,784,793

$1,784,793

Federal Funds Transfers

$1,784,793

$1,784,793

$1,784,793

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FF National School Lunch Program CFDA10.555 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,784,793

$1,784,793

$1,784,793

$102,925,721 $105,185,893 $105,258,064

Section 31: Labor, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Intergovernmental Transfers Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$39,486,525 $39,486,525 $345,440,508 $345,440,508 $31,663,664
$729,513 $140,273 $30,793,878
$4,800 $4,800 $416,595,497

$39,486,525 $39,486,525 $345,440,508 $345,440,508 $31,663,664
$729,513 $140,273 $30,793,878
$4,800 $4,800 $416,595,497

$39,486,525 $39,486,525 $345,440,508 $345,440,508 $31,663,664
$729,513 $140,273 $30,793,878
$4,800 $4,800 $416,595,497

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Intergovernmental Transfers Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$36,947,002 $37,736,510

$36,947,002 $37,736,510

$345,440,508 $345,440,508

$345,440,508 $345,440,508

$31,663,664 $31,663,664

$729,513

$729,513

$140,273

$140,273

$30,793,878 $30,793,878

$4,800

$4,800

$4,800

$4,800

$414,055,974 $414,845,482

$37,762,434 $37,762,434 $345,440,508 $345,440,508 $31,663,664
$729,513 $140,273 $30,793,878
$4,800 $4,800 $414,871,406

Business Enterprise Program

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist people who are blind in becoming successful contributors to the state's economy.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$313,886 $313,886 $1,966,085 $1,966,085 $2,279,971

$313,886 $313,886 $1,966,085 $1,966,085 $2,279,971

$313,886 $313,886 $1,966,085 $1,966,085 $2,279,971

233.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($490)

($490)

($490)

233.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$1,961

$1,961

$1,812

233.3 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($30,750)

($30,750)

($30,750)

233.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$5,045

233.100 -Business Enterprise Program

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist people who are blind in becoming successful contributors to the state's economy.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$284,607

$284,607

$289,503

State General Funds

$284,607

$284,607

$289,503

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,966,085

$1,966,085

$1,966,085

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,966,085

$1,966,085

$1,966,085

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,250,692

$2,250,692

$2,255,588

Department of Labor Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to work with public and private partners in building a world-class workforce system that

contributes to Georgia's economic prosperity.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,731,423 $1,731,423 $37,923,936 $37,923,936
$140,273

$1,731,423 $1,731,423 $37,923,936 $37,923,936
$140,273

$1,731,423 $1,731,423 $37,923,936 $37,923,936
$140,273

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Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$140,273 $140,273 $39,795,632

$140,273 $140,273 $39,795,632

$140,273 $140,273 $39,795,632

234.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($2,705)

($2,705)

($2,705)

234.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$10,817

$10,817

$12,570

234.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$789,508

$35,006

234.100 -Department of Labor Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to work with public and private partners in building a world-class workforce system that

contributes to Georgia's economic prosperity.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,739,535

$2,529,043

$1,776,294

State General Funds

$1,739,535

$2,529,043

$1,776,294

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$37,923,936 $37,923,936 $37,923,936

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$37,923,936 $37,923,936 $37,923,936

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$140,273

$140,273

$140,273

Intergovernmental Transfers

$140,273

$140,273

$140,273

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$140,273

$140,273

$140,273

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$39,803,744 $40,593,252 $39,840,503

Disability Adjudication Section

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to efficiently process applications for federal disability programs so that eligible Georgia citizens

can obtain support.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS
Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $55,598,820 $55,598,820 $55,598,820

$0 $55,598,820 $55,598,820 $55,598,820

$0 $55,598,820 $55,598,820 $55,598,820

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235.100 -Disability Adjudication Section

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to efficiently process applications for federal disability programs so that eligible Georgia citizens

can obtain support.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$55,598,820 $55,598,820 $55,598,820

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$55,598,820 $55,598,820 $55,598,820

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$55,598,820 $55,598,820 $55,598,820

Division of Rehabilitation Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to help people with disabilities to become fully productive members of society by achieving

independence and meaningful employment.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,767,470 $1,767,470 $2,913,518 $2,913,518 $4,680,988

$1,767,470 $1,767,470 $2,913,518 $2,913,518 $4,680,988

$1,767,470 $1,767,470 $2,913,518 $2,913,518 $4,680,988

236.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($2,761)

($2,761)

($2,761)

236.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$11,042

$11,042

$7,185

236.3 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($50,199)

($50,199)

($50,199)

236.4 Reduce funds for contracts. (S:Restore funds for the Georgia Council for the Hearing Impaired)

State General Funds

($243,129)

($243,129)

($103,295)

236.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$20,010

236.100 -Division of Rehabilitation Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to help people with disabilities to become fully productive members of society by achieving

independence and meaningful employment.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,482,423 $1,482,423 $2,913,518 $2,913,518 $4,395,941

$1,482,423 $1,482,423 $2,913,518 $2,913,518 $4,395,941

$1,638,410 $1,638,410 $2,913,518 $2,913,518 $4,551,928

Georgia Industries for the Blind

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to employ people who are blind in manufacturing and packaging facilities in Bainbridge and

Griffin.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$324,473 $324,473 $11,828,888 $729,513 $729,513 $11,099,375 $11,099,375 $12,153,361

$324,473 $324,473 $11,828,888 $729,513 $729,513 $11,099,375 $11,099,375 $12,153,361

$324,473 $324,473 $11,828,888 $729,513 $729,513 $11,099,375 $11,099,375 $12,153,361

237.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($507)

($507)

($507)

237.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$2,027

$2,027

$2,027

237.3 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($31,787)

($31,787)

($31,787)

237.4 Reduce funds and move program to self-sufficiency using agency generated income.

State General Funds

($294,206)

237.5 This program shall not be assessed administrative fees by the department. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

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237.100 -Georgia Industries for the Blind

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to employ people who are blind in manufacturing and packaging facilities in Bainbridge and

Griffin.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$294,206

$294,206

State General Funds

$294,206

$294,206

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$11,828,888 $11,828,888 $11,828,888

Reserved Fund Balances

$729,513

$729,513

$729,513

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$729,513

$729,513

$729,513

Sales and Services

$11,099,375 $11,099,375 $11,099,375

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$11,099,375 $11,099,375 $11,099,375

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,123,094 $12,123,094 $11,828,888

Labor Market Information

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to collect, analyze, and publish a wide array of information about the state's labor market.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $2,249,873 $2,249,873 $2,249,873

$0 $0 $2,249,873 $2,249,873 $2,249,873

$0 $0 $2,249,873 $2,249,873 $2,249,873

238.100 -Labor Market Information

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to collect, analyze, and publish a wide array of information about the state's labor market.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,249,873

$2,249,873

$2,249,873

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,249,873

$2,249,873

$2,249,873

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,249,873

$2,249,873

$2,249,873

Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to empower individuals with disabilities to achieve personal independence.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$6,079,598 $6,079,598 $6,989,289 $6,989,289 $18,888,287

$6,079,598 $6,079,598 $6,989,289 $6,989,289 $18,888,287

$6,079,598 $6,079,598 $6,989,289 $6,989,289 $18,888,287

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Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers FF National School Lunch Program CFDA10.555
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$18,888,287 $18,888,287
$4,800 $4,800 $4,800 $31,961,974

$18,888,287 $18,888,287
$4,800 $4,800 $4,800 $31,961,974

$18,888,287 $18,888,287
$4,800 $4,800 $4,800 $31,961,974

239.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($9,497)

($9,497)

($9,497)

239.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$37,981

$37,981

$9,336

239.3 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($647,237)

($647,237)

($647,237)

239.4 Reduce funds for contracts.

State General Funds

($22,541)

($22,541)

($22,541)

239.5 Reduce funds for equipment.

State General Funds

($90,438)

($90,438)

($90,438)

239.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$26,001

239.100 -Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to empower individuals with disabilities to achieve personal independence.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,347,866

$5,347,866

$5,345,222

State General Funds

$5,347,866

$5,347,866

$5,345,222

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$6,989,289

$6,989,289

$6,989,289

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$6,989,289

$6,989,289

$6,989,289

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$18,888,287 $18,888,287 $18,888,287

Sales and Services

$18,888,287 $18,888,287 $18,888,287

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$18,888,287 $18,888,287 $18,888,287

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$4,800

$4,800

$4,800

Federal Funds Transfers

$4,800

$4,800

$4,800

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

3071

FF National School Lunch Program CFDA10.555 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,800 $31,230,242

$4,800 $31,230,242

$4,800 $31,227,598

Safety Inspections

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote and protect public safety, to provide training and information on workplace exposure

to hazardous chemicals, and to promote industrial safety.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,836,656 $2,836,656
$168,552 $168,552 $3,005,208

$2,836,656 $2,836,656
$168,552 $168,552 $3,005,208

$2,836,656 $2,836,656
$168,552 $168,552 $3,005,208

240.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($4,431)

($4,431)

($4,431)

240.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$17,721

$17,721

$26,404

240.3 Increase funds for safety inspections.

State General Funds

$294,206

240.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$73,532

240.100 -Safety Inspections

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote and protect public safety, to provide training and information on workplace exposure

to hazardous chemicals, and to promote industrial safety.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,849,946

$2,849,946

$3,226,367

State General Funds

$2,849,946

$2,849,946

$3,226,367

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$168,552

$168,552

$168,552

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$168,552

$168,552

$168,552

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,018,498

$3,018,498

$3,394,919

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Unemployment Insurance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to enhance Georgia's economic strength by collecting unemployment insurance taxes from

Georgia's employers and distributing unemployment benefits to eligible claimants.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,588,252 $5,588,252 $49,173,186 $49,173,186 $54,761,438

$5,588,252 $5,588,252 $49,173,186 $49,173,186 $54,761,438

$5,588,252 $5,588,252 $49,173,186 $49,173,186 $54,761,438

241.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($8,729)

($8,729)

($8,729)

241.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$34,911

$34,911

$49,998

241.3 Utilize existing state funds to pay the first installment of the Unemployment Trust Fund loan interest and maximize federal funds for program operations. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

241.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$139,237

241.100 -Unemployment Insurance

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to enhance Georgia's economic strength by collecting unemployment insurance taxes from

Georgia's employers and distributing unemployment benefits to eligible claimants.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,614,434

$5,614,434

$5,768,758

State General Funds

$5,614,434

$5,614,434

$5,768,758

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$49,173,186 $49,173,186 $49,173,186

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$49,173,186 $49,173,186 $49,173,186

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$54,787,620 $54,787,620 $54,941,944

Vocational Rehabilitation Program

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist people with disabilities so that they may go to work.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,427,167 $14,427,167 $65,667,153 $65,667,153
$806,216 $806,216 $806,216 $80,900,536

$14,427,167 $14,427,167 $65,667,153 $65,667,153
$806,216 $806,216 $806,216 $80,900,536

$14,427,167 $14,427,167 $65,667,153 $65,667,153
$806,216 $806,216 $806,216 $80,900,536

242.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$26

$26

$26

242.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($22,537)

($22,537)

($22,537)

242.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$90,130

$90,130

$75,658

242.4 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($1,079,897) ($1,079,897) ($1,079,897)

242.5 Reduce funds for contracts.

State General Funds

($391,362)

($391,362)

($391,362)

242.6 Reduce one-time funds for the Georgia Talking Book Center provided in HB948 (2010 Session).

State General Funds

($24,287)

($24,287)

($24,287)

242.7 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$210,698

242.100 -Vocational Rehabilitation Program

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist people with disabilities so that they may go to work.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$12,999,240 $12,999,240 $13,195,466

State General Funds

$12,999,240 $12,999,240 $13,195,466

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$65,667,153 $65,667,153 $65,667,153

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$65,667,153 $65,667,153 $65,667,153

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$806,216

$806,216

$806,216

3073

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Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$806,216 $806,216 $79,472,609

$806,216 $806,216 $79,472,609

$806,216 $806,216 $79,668,835

Workforce Development

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist employers and job seekers with job matching services and to promote economic growth

and development.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,417,600 $6,417,600 $122,790,096 $122,790,096 $129,207,696

$6,417,600 $6,417,600 $122,790,096 $122,790,096 $129,207,696

$6,417,600 $6,417,600 $122,790,096 $122,790,096 $129,207,696

243.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($10,025)

($10,025)

($10,025)

243.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$40,092

$40,092

$60,177

243.3 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($112,922)

($112,922)

($112,922)

243.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$167,584

243.100 -Workforce Development

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist employers and job seekers with job matching services and to promote economic growth

and development.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,334,745

$6,334,745

$6,522,414

State General Funds

$6,334,745

$6,334,745

$6,522,414

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$122,790,096 $122,790,096 $122,790,096

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$122,790,096 $122,790,096 $122,790,096

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$129,124,841 $129,124,841 $129,312,510

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

3075

Section 32: Law, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$16,981,081 $16,981,081
$269,940 $269,940 $36,556,300 $36,556,300 $53,807,321

$16,981,081 $16,981,081
$269,940 $269,940 $36,556,300 $36,556,300 $53,807,321

$16,981,081 $16,981,081
$269,940 $269,940 $36,556,300 $36,556,300 $53,807,321

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$16,866,230 $17,756,330

$16,866,230 $17,756,330

$3,597,990

$3,597,990

$3,597,990

$3,597,990

$272,051

$272,051

$272,051

$272,051

$37,105,382 $37,105,382

$37,105,382 $37,105,382

$57,841,653 $58,731,753

$17,384,122 $17,384,122 $3,597,990 $3,597,990
$272,051 $272,051 $37,105,382 $37,105,382 $58,359,545

Law, Department of

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to serve as the attorney and legal advisor for all state agencies, departments, authorities, and the

Governor; to provide binding opinions on legal questions concerning the state of Georgia and its agencies; and to prepare all

contracts and agreements regarding any matter in which the state of Georgia is involved.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts

$16,981,081 $16,981,081
$269,940 $269,940 $269,940 $36,556,300 $36,556,300 $788,308

$16,981,081 $16,981,081
$269,940 $269,940 $269,940 $36,556,300 $36,556,300 $788,308

$16,981,081 $16,981,081
$269,940 $269,940 $269,940 $36,556,300 $36,556,300 $788,308

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Legal Services - Client Reimbursable per OCGA45-15-4 Legal Services - Dept. of Administrative Services Cases TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$34,350,000 $1,417,992 $53,807,321

$34,350,000 $1,417,992 $53,807,321

$34,350,000 $1,417,992 $53,807,321

244.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$914

$914

$914

244.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($6,513)

($6,513)

($6,513)

244.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$154,988

$154,988

$154,988

244.4 Reduce funds by replacing state funds with a projected increase in other funds.

State General Funds Legal Services - Client Reimbursable per OCGA45-15-4 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($549,082) $549,082
$0

($549,082) $549,082
$0

($549,082) $549,082
$0

244.5 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($767,701)

($767,701)

($767,701)

244.6 Reduce funds for staffing services contract.

State General Funds

($34,696)

($34,696)

($34,696)

244.7 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$604,509

$526,003

244.8 Increase funds for personnel.

State General Funds

$273,000

$0

244.9 Reduce funds and direct the agency to outsource payroll functions to the State Accounting Office's Shared Services initiative starting December 1, 2011.

State General Funds

($19,067)

244.98 Transfer funds from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit.

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,087,239

$0

$0

$3,597,990

$0

$0

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

3077

Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,111

$0

$0

$4,687,340

$0

$0

244.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to serve as the attorney and legal advisor for all state agencies, departments, authorities, and the Governor; to provide binding opinions on legal questions concerning the state of Georgia and its agencies; and to prepare all contracts and agreements regarding any matter in which the state of Georgia is involved. House: The purpose of this appropriation is to serve as the attorney and legal advisor for all state agencies, departments, authorities, and the Governor; to provide binding opinions on legal questions concerning the state of Georgia and its agencies; and to prepare all contracts and agreements regarding any matter in which the state of Georgia is involved; and to operate the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit. Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to serve as the attorney and legal advisor for all state agencies, departments, authorities, and the Governor; to provide binding opinions on legal questions concerning the state of Georgia and its agencies; and to prepare all contracts and agreements regarding any matter in which the state of Georgia is involved; and to operate the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

244.100 -Law, Department of

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to serve as the attorney and legal advisor for all state agencies, departments, authorities, and the

Governor; to provide binding opinions on legal questions concerning the state of Georgia and its agencies; and to prepare all

contracts and agreements regarding any matter in which the state of Georgia is involved.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$16,866,230 $16,656,500 $16,285,927

State General Funds

$16,866,230 $16,656,500 $16,285,927

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$3,597,990

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$3,597,990

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$272,051

$269,940

$269,940

Sales and Services

$272,051

$269,940

$269,940

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$272,051

$269,940

$269,940

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$37,105,382 $37,105,382 $37,105,382

State Funds Transfers

$37,105,382 $37,105,382 $37,105,382

Agency to Agency Contracts

$788,308

$788,308

$788,308

Legal Services - Client Reimbursable per OCGA45-15-4

$34,899,082 $34,899,082 $34,899,082

Legal Services - Dept. of Administrative Services Cases

$1,417,992

$1,417,992

$1,417,992

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$57,841,653 $54,031,822 $53,661,249

3078

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

Medicaid Fraud Control Unit
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

Continuation Budget

$0

$0

$0

$0

501.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$12,591

$10,956

501.98 Transfer funds from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit.

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,087,239 $3,597,990
$2,111 $4,687,340

$1,087,239 $3,597,990
$2,111 $4,687,340

501.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to serve as the center for the identification, arrest, and prosecution of providers of health services and patients who defraud the Medicaid Program. House: The unit investigates and prosecutes Medicaid Fraud.

State General Funds

$0

$0

501.100 -Medicaid Fraud Control Unit

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to serve as the center for the identification, arrest, and prosecution of providers of health services

and patients who defraud the Medicaid Program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,099,830

$1,098,195

State General Funds

$1,099,830

$1,098,195

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$3,597,990

$3,597,990

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$3,597,990

$3,597,990

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,111

$2,111

Sales and Services

$2,111

$2,111

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$2,111

$2,111

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,699,931

$4,698,296

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

Section 33: Natural Resources, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Reserved Fund Balances Intergovernmental Transfers Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Royalties and Rents Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$91,103,109 $91,103,109 $54,029,420 $53,999,801
$29,619 $108,059,367
$1,173,962 $115,313
$2,485,576 $10,167 $56,953
$104,217,396 $30,000 $30,000
$253,221,896

$91,103,109 $91,103,109 $54,029,420 $53,999,801
$29,619 $108,059,367
$1,173,962 $115,313
$2,485,576 $10,167 $56,953
$104,217,396 $30,000 $30,000
$253,221,896

$91,103,109 $91,103,109 $54,029,420 $53,999,801
$29,619 $108,059,367
$1,173,962 $115,313
$2,485,576 $10,167 $56,953
$104,217,396 $30,000 $30,000
$253,221,896

Section Total - Final

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$85,641,584 $86,730,630

State General Funds

$85,641,584 $86,730,630

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$54,029,420 $54,029,420

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$53,999,801 $53,999,801

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 $29,619

$29,619

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$108,059,367 $108,059,367

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$1,173,962

$1,173,962

Reserved Fund Balances

$115,313

$115,313

Intergovernmental Transfers

$2,485,576

$2,485,576

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$10,167

$10,167

Royalties and Rents

$56,953

$56,953

Sales and Services

$104,217,396 $104,217,396

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$30,000

$30,000

$87,737,585 $87,737,585 $54,029,420 $53,999,801
$29,619 $108,059,367
$1,173,962 $115,313
$2,485,576 $10,167 $56,953
$104,217,396 $30,000

3079

3080

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

State Funds Transfers TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$30,000

$30,000

$30,000

$247,760,371 $248,849,417 $249,856,372

Coastal Resources

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to preserve the natural, environmental, historic, archaeological, and recreational resources of

the state's coastal zone by balancing economic development with resource preservation and improvement by assessing and restoring

coastal wetlands, by regulating development within the coastal zone, by promulgating and enforcing rules and regulations to protect

the coastal wetlands, by monitoring the population status of commercially and recreationally fished species and developing fishery

management plans, by providing fishing education, and by constructing and maintaining artificial reefs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,288,197 $2,288,197 $4,383,197 $4,383,197
$197,795 $168,467 $168,467 $29,328 $29,328 $6,869,189

$2,288,197 $2,288,197 $4,383,197 $4,383,197
$197,795 $168,467 $168,467 $29,328 $29,328 $6,869,189

$2,288,197 $2,288,197 $4,383,197 $4,383,197
$197,795 $168,467 $168,467
$29,328 $29,328 $6,869,189

245.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($4,459)

($4,459)

($4,459)

245.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$10,966

$10,966

$10,966

245.3 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect projected expenditures and for three positions.

State General Funds

($158,699)

($158,699)

($158,699)

245.4 Reduce funds by replacing state funds with existing federal funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($54,183)

($54,183)

($54,183)

245.5 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($30,559)

($30,559)

($30,559)

245.6 Reduce funds for advisory group contract.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

3081

State General Funds

($15,500)

($15,500)

($15,500)

245.7 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$56,469

$49,135

245.100 -Coastal Resources

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to preserve the natural, environmental, historic, archaeological, and recreational resources of

the state's coastal zone by balancing economic development with resource preservation and improvement by assessing and restoring

coastal wetlands, by regulating development within the coastal zone, by promulgating and enforcing rules and regulations to protect

the coastal wetlands, by monitoring the population status of commercially and recreationally fished species and developing fishery

management plans, by providing fishing education, and by constructing and maintaining artificial reefs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,035,763

$2,092,232

$2,084,898

State General Funds

$2,035,763

$2,092,232

$2,084,898

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$4,383,197

$4,383,197

$4,383,197

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$4,383,197

$4,383,197

$4,383,197

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$197,795

$197,795

$197,795

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$168,467

$168,467

$168,467

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$168,467

$168,467

$168,467

Royalties and Rents

$29,328

$29,328

$29,328

Royalties and Rents Not Itemized

$29,328

$29,328

$29,328

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,616,755

$6,673,224

$6,665,890

Departmental Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,715,812 $11,715,812
$174,383 $174,383 $39,065 $39,065 $39,065 $11,929,260

$11,715,812 $11,715,812
$174,383 $174,383 $39,065 $39,065 $39,065 $11,929,260

$11,715,812 $11,715,812
$174,383 $174,383
$39,065 $39,065 $39,065 $11,929,260

3082

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

246.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($16,511)

($16,511)

($16,511)

246.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($347,917)

($347,917)

($347,917)

246.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$33,670

$33,670

$33,670

246.4 Reduce funds for personnel and for three positions.

State General Funds

($216,220)

($216,220)

($216,220)

246.5 Reduce funds for operations and payments to counties for services.

State General Funds

($55,000)

($55,000)

($55,000)

246.6 Reduce funds for real estate rent to reflect projected expenditures.

State General Funds

($84,730)

($84,730)

($84,730)

246.7 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$193,868

$168,691

246.8 Transfer funds from the General Assembly Ancillary Activities program for the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission.

State General Funds

$21,927

$22,966

246.100 -Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$11,029,104 $11,244,899 $11,220,761

State General Funds

$11,029,104 $11,244,899 $11,220,761

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$174,383

$174,383

$174,383

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$174,383

$174,383

$174,383

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$39,065

$39,065

$39,065

Sales and Services

$39,065

$39,065

$39,065

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$39,065

$39,065

$39,065

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,242,552 $11,458,347 $11,434,209

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

3083

Environmental Protection

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the quality of Georgia's air by controlling, monitoring and regulating pollution from

large, small, mobile, and area sources (including pollution from motor vehicle emissions) by performing ambient air monitoring, and

by participating in the Clean Air Campaign; to protect Georgia's land by permitting, managing, and planning for solid waste

facilities, by implementing waste reduction strategies, by administering the Solid Waste Trust Fund and the Underground Storage

Tank program, by cleaning up scrap tire piles, and by permitting and regulating surface mining operations; to protect Georgia and its

citizens from hazardous materials by investigating and remediating hazardous sites, and by utilizing the Hazardous Waste Trust Fund

to manage the state's hazardous sites inventory, to oversee site cleanup and brownfield remediation, to remediate abandoned sites, to

respond to environmental emergencies, and to monitor and regulate the hazardous materials industry in Georgia. The purpose of this

appropriation is also to ensure the quality and quantity of Georgia's water supplies by managing floodplains, by ensuring the safety of

dams, by monitoring, regulating, and certifying water quality, and by regulating the amount of water used.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$25,167,942 $25,167,942 $32,861,619 $32,861,619 $57,028,515
$250,000 $250,000 $56,778,515 $56,778,515 $115,058,076

$25,167,942 $25,167,942 $32,861,619 $32,861,619 $57,028,515
$250,000 $250,000 $56,778,515 $56,778,515 $115,058,076

$25,167,942 $25,167,942 $32,861,619 $32,861,619 $57,028,515
$250,000 $250,000 $56,778,515 $56,778,515 $115,058,076

247.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($66,672)

($66,672)

($66,672)

247.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$174,942

$174,942

$174,942

247.3 Reduce funds for personnel and for 11 positions. (H:Reduce funds for 19 positions)

State General Funds

($1,100,735) ($1,680,983) ($1,100,735)

247.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$597,040

$519,504

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247.100 -Environmental Protection

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the quality of Georgia's air by controlling, monitoring and regulating pollution from

large, small, mobile, and area sources (including pollution from motor vehicle emissions) by performing ambient air monitoring, and

by participating in the Clean Air Campaign; to protect Georgia's land by permitting, managing, and planning for solid waste

facilities, by implementing waste reduction strategies, by administering the Solid Waste Trust Fund and the Underground Storage

Tank program, by cleaning up scrap tire piles, and by permitting and regulating surface mining operations; to protect Georgia and its

citizens from hazardous materials by investigating and remediating hazardous sites, and by utilizing the Hazardous Waste Trust Fund

to manage the state's hazardous sites inventory, to oversee site cleanup and brownfield remediation, to remediate abandoned sites, to

respond to environmental emergencies, and to monitor and regulate the hazardous materials industry in Georgia. The purpose of this

appropriation is also to ensure the quality and quantity of Georgia's water supplies by managing floodplains, by ensuring the safety of

dams, by monitoring, regulating, and certifying water quality, and by regulating the amount of water used.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$24,175,477 $24,192,269 $24,694,981

State General Funds

$24,175,477 $24,192,269 $24,694,981

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$32,861,619 $32,861,619 $32,861,619

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$32,861,619 $32,861,619 $32,861,619

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$57,028,515 $57,028,515 $57,028,515

Intergovernmental Transfers

$250,000

$250,000

$250,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$250,000

$250,000

$250,000

Sales and Services

$56,778,515 $56,778,515 $56,778,515

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$56,778,515 $56,778,515 $56,778,515

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$114,065,611 $114,082,403 $114,585,115

Hazardous Waste Trust Fund

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund investigations and cleanup of abandoned landfills and other hazardous sites, to meet cost-

sharing requirements for Superfund sites identified by the US Environmental Protection Agency, to fund related operations and

oversight positions within the Environmental Protection Division, and to reimburse local governments for landfill remediation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,953,273 $2,953,273 $2,953,273

$2,953,273 $2,953,273 $2,953,273

$2,953,273 $2,953,273 $2,953,273

248.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$46,563

$40,516

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

3085

248.100 -Hazardous Waste Trust Fund

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund investigations and cleanup of abandoned landfills and other hazardous sites, to meet cost-

sharing requirements for Superfund sites identified by the US Environmental Protection Agency, to fund related operations and

oversight positions within the Environmental Protection Division, and to reimburse local governments for landfill remediation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,953,273

$2,999,836

$2,993,789

State General Funds

$2,953,273

$2,999,836

$2,993,789

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,953,273

$2,999,836

$2,993,789

Historic Preservation

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to identify, protect and preserve Georgia's historical sites by administering historic preservation

grants, by cataloging all historic resources statewide, by providing research and planning required to list a site on the state and

national historic registries, by working with building owners to ensure that renovation plans comply with historic preservation

standards, and by executing and sponsoring archaeological research.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,502,865 $1,502,865 $1,020,787
$991,168 $29,619 $2,523,652

$1,502,865 $1,502,865 $1,020,787
$991,168 $29,619 $2,523,652

$1,502,865 $1,502,865 $1,020,787
$991,168 $29,619
$2,523,652

249.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($3,693)

($3,693)

($3,693)

249.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$7,629

$7,629

$7,629

249.3 Reduce funds for personnel and for one position.

State General Funds

($39,862)

($39,862)

($39,862)

249.4 Eliminate funds for contracts for Regional Commissions' historic preservation planners. (S:Restore funds for contracts for Regional Commissions' historic preservation planners)

State General Funds

($163,000)

($163,000)

($38,000)

249.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$36,498

$31,758

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249.100 -Historic Preservation

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to identify, protect and preserve Georgia's historical sites by administering historic preservation

grants, by cataloging all historic resources statewide, by providing research and planning required to list a site on the state and

national historic registries, by working with building owners to ensure that renovation plans comply with historic preservation

standards, and by executing and sponsoring archaeological research.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,303,939

$1,340,437

$1,460,697

State General Funds

$1,303,939

$1,340,437

$1,460,697

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,020,787

$1,020,787

$1,020,787

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$991,168

$991,168

$991,168

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 $29,619

$29,619

$29,619

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,324,726

$2,361,224

$2,481,484

Land Conservation

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to oversee the acquisition of land and the management of leases for recreational and

conservation purposes and to validate land upon which the state holds an easement remains in the required condition.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$426,530 $426,530 $426,530

$426,530 $426,530 $426,530

$426,530 $426,530 $426,530

250.1 Reduce funds.

State General Funds

($200,000)

250.98 Transfer funds and activities to the Wildlife Resources program.

State General Funds

($226,530)

($200,000) ($226,530)

($200,000) ($226,530)

Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to manage, operate, market, and maintain the state's golf courses, parks, lodges, conference

centers, and historic sites.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$14,355,221 $14,355,221 $1,704,029 $1,704,029 $41,120,239

$14,355,221 $14,355,221 $1,704,029 $1,704,029 $41,120,239

$14,355,221 $14,355,221 $1,704,029 $1,704,029 $41,120,239

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

3087

Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,232,646 $2,232,646 $38,887,593 $38,887,593 $57,179,489

$2,232,646 $2,232,646 $38,887,593 $38,887,593 $57,179,489

$2,232,646 $2,232,646 $38,887,593 $38,887,593 $57,179,489

251.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($54,037)

($54,037)

($54,037)

251.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$117,107

$117,107

$117,107

251.3 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect projected expenditures and for 24 positions.

State General Funds

($650,661)

($650,661)

($650,661)

251.4 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($158,000)

($158,000)

($158,000)

251.5 Reduce funds for capital outlay repairs and maintenance by replacing state funds with agency funds.

State General Funds

($492,500)

($492,500)

($492,500)

251.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$170,060

$147,975

251.100 -Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to manage, operate, market, and maintain the state's golf courses, parks, lodges, conference

centers, and historic sites.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$13,117,130 $13,287,190 $13,265,105

State General Funds

$13,117,130 $13,287,190 $13,265,105

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,704,029

$1,704,029

$1,704,029

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,704,029

$1,704,029

$1,704,029

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$41,120,239 $41,120,239 $41,120,239

Intergovernmental Transfers

$2,232,646

$2,232,646

$2,232,646

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$2,232,646

$2,232,646

$2,232,646

Sales and Services

$38,887,593 $38,887,593 $38,887,593

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$38,887,593 $55,941,398

$38,887,593 $56,111,458

$38,887,593 $56,089,373

Pollution Prevention Assistance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote sustainability and conserve Georgia's natural resources by providing non-regulatory

assistance to businesses, manufacturers, government agencies, and farmers in order to reduce solid waste, to reduce land and water

pollution, to promote resource conservation and to encourage by-product reuse and recycling.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $96,580 $96,580 $115,313 $115,313 $115,313 $211,893

$0 $0 $96,580 $96,580 $115,313 $115,313 $115,313 $211,893

$0 $0 $96,580 $96,580 $115,313 $115,313 $115,313 $211,893

252.100 -Pollution Prevention Assistance

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote sustainability and conserve Georgia's natural resources by providing non-regulatory

assistance to businesses, manufacturers, government agencies, and farmers in order to reduce solid waste, to reduce land and water

pollution, to promote resource conservation and to encourage by-product reuse and recycling.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$96,580

$96,580

$96,580

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$96,580

$96,580

$96,580

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$115,313

$115,313

$115,313

Reserved Fund Balances

$115,313

$115,313

$115,313

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$115,313

$115,313

$115,313

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$211,893

$211,893

$211,893

Solid Waste Trust Fund

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the administration of the Scrap Tire Management Program; to enable emergency,

preventative, and corrective actions at solid waste disposal facilities; to assist local governments with the development of solid waste

management plans; and to promote statewide recycling and waste reduction programs.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

3089

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$747,007 $747,007 $747,007

$747,007 $747,007 $747,007

$747,007 $747,007 $747,007

253.1 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($59,760)

($59,760)

($59,760)

253.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$8,875

$7,723

253.3 Increase funds for scrap tire cleanup at assessed priority sites.

State General Funds

$345,944

253.100 -Solid Waste Trust Fund

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the administration of the Scrap Tire Management Program; to enable emergency,

preventative, and corrective actions at solid waste disposal facilities; to assist local governments with the development of solid waste

management plans; and to promote statewide recycling and waste reduction programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$687,247

$696,122

$1,040,914

State General Funds

$687,247

$696,122

$1,040,914

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$687,247

$696,122

$1,040,914

Wildlife Resources

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate hunting, fishing, and the operation of watercraft in Georgia; to provide hunter and

boating education; to protect non-game and endangered wildlife; to enforce statewide hunting, fishing, trapping, boating safety, and

coastal commercial fishing regulations; to operate the state's archery and shooting ranges; and to license hunters, anglers, and

boaters.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers

$30,561,053 $30,561,053 $13,788,825 $13,788,825 $9,558,440 $1,005,495 $1,005,495
$2,930

$30,561,053 $30,561,053 $13,788,825 $13,788,825 $9,558,440 $1,005,495 $1,005,495
$2,930

$30,561,053 $30,561,053 $13,788,825 $13,788,825 $9,558,440 $1,005,495 $1,005,495
$2,930

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Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements
Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Royalties and Rents
Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services
Sales and Services Not Itemized Specialty License Plate Revenues TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,930 $10,167 $10,167 $27,625 $27,625 $8,512,223 $7,496,095 $1,016,128 $30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $53,938,318

$2,930 $10,167 $10,167 $27,625 $27,625 $8,512,223 $7,496,095 $1,016,128 $30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $53,938,318

$2,930 $10,167 $10,167 $27,625 $27,625 $8,512,223 $7,496,095 $1,016,128 $30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $53,938,318

254.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($68,783)

($68,783)

($68,783)

254.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$190,417

$190,417

$190,417

254.3 Reduce funds to reflect projected expenditures and for 18 positions.

State General Funds

($736,992)

($736,992)

($736,992)

254.4 Reduce funds by replacing state funds with other funds ($379,000) and federal funds ($103,653) for personnel.

State General Funds

($482,653)

($482,653)

($482,653)

254.5 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($142,929)

($142,929)

($142,929)

254.6 Reduce funds for leased Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs).

State General Funds

($210,396)

($210,396)

($210,396)

254.7 Reduce funds by replacing state funds with other funds for capital outlay projects.

State General Funds

($206,000)

($206,000)

($206,000)

254.8 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$755,055

$656,998

254.9 Reduce funds for one warm water fish hatchery.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

3091

State General Funds

($207,561)

$0

254.10 Reduce funds for operations at nine Public Fishing Areas by reducing days open from seven to five beginning August 2011.

State General Funds

($91,960)

($91,960)

254.98 Transfer functions, partial state funds, five positions and one motor vehicle from the Land Conservation program.

State General Funds

$226,530

$226,530

$226,530

254.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate hunting, fishing, and the operation of watercraft; provide hunter and boating education; license hunters, anglers, and boaters; enforce statewide hunting, fishing, trapping, boating safety, and coastal commercial fishing regulations; oversee the acquisition of land and the management of land leases for recreational and conservation purposes; ensure land upon which the state holds an easement remains in the required condition; protect non-game and endangered wildlife; and operate the state's archery and shooting ranges. House: The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate hunting, fishing, and the operation of watercraft; provide hunter and boating education; license hunters, anglers, and boaters; enforce statewide hunting, fishing, trapping, boating safety, and coastal commercial fishing regulations; oversee the acquisition of land and the management of land leases for recreational and conservation purposes; ensure land upon which the state holds an easement remains in the required condition; protect non-game and endangered wildlife; and operate the state's archery and shooting ranges. Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate hunting, fishing, and the operation of watercraft; provide hunter and boating education; license hunters, anglers, and boaters; enforce statewide hunting, fishing, trapping, boating safety, and coastal commercial fishing regulations; oversee the acquisition of land and the management of land leases for recreational and conservation purposes; ensure land upon which the state holds an easement remains in the required condition; protect non-game and endangered wildlife; and operate the state's archery and shooting ranges.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

254.100 -Wildlife Resources

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate hunting, fishing, and the operation of watercraft; provide hunter and boating

education; license hunters, anglers, and boaters; enforce statewide hunting, fishing, trapping, boating safety, and coastal commercial

fishing regulations; oversee the acquisition of land and the management of land leases for recreational and conservation purposes;

ensure land upon which the state holds an easement remains in the required condition; protect non-game and endangered wildlife;

and operate the state's archery and shooting ranges.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$29,130,247 $29,585,781 $29,695,285

State General Funds

$29,130,247 $29,585,781 $29,695,285

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$13,788,825 $13,788,825 $13,788,825

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Specialty License Plate Revenues
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,788,825 $9,558,440 $1,005,495 $1,005,495
$2,930 $2,930 $10,167 $10,167 $27,625 $27,625 $8,512,223 $7,496,095 $1,016,128 $30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $52,507,512

$13,788,825 $9,558,440 $1,005,495 $1,005,495
$2,930 $2,930 $10,167 $10,167 $27,625 $27,625 $8,512,223 $7,496,095 $1,016,128 $30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $52,963,046

$13,788,825 $9,558,440 $1,005,495 $1,005,495
$2,930 $2,930 $10,167 $10,167 $27,625 $27,625 $8,512,223 $7,496,095 $1,016,128 $30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $53,072,550

Payments to Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to reduce the rates charged by the Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority for youth and

livestock events.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,385,209 $1,385,209 $1,385,209

$1,385,209 $1,385,209 $1,385,209

$1,385,209 $1,385,209 $1,385,209

255.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$9,574

$9,574

$9,574

255.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$22,402

$22,402

$22,402

255.3 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($207,781)

($207,781)

($207,781)

255.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

3093

State General Funds

$82,460

$71,751

255.100 -Payments to Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to reduce the rates charged by the Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority for youth and

livestock events.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,209,404

$1,291,864

$1,281,155

State General Funds

$1,209,404

$1,291,864

$1,281,155

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,209,404

$1,291,864

$1,281,155

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 Office of Planning and Budget is authorized to use up to 50 percent of the excess receipts to supplant State funds and the balance may be amended into the budget of the Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites Division for the most critical needs of the Division. This provision shall not apply to revenues collected from a state park's parking pass implemented by the Department.

The above appropriations reflect receipts from Jekyll Island Convention Center and Golf Course - $579,346 for 18 of 20 years; last payment being made June 15, 2014 and North Georgia Mountain Authority - $1,653,300 for year 18 of 20 years; last payment being made June 15, 2014.

Section 34: Pardons and Paroles, State Board of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$50,847,673 $50,847,673
$806,050 $806,050 $51,653,723

$50,847,673 $50,847,673
$806,050 $806,050 $51,653,723

$50,847,673 $50,847,673
$806,050 $806,050 $51,653,723

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$50,517,461 $51,866,004

$50,517,461 $51,866,004

$806,050

$806,050

$806,050

$806,050

$51,323,511 $52,672,054

$51,773,083 $51,773,083
$806,050 $806,050 $52,579,133

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Board Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for the agency.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,209,418 $5,209,418 $5,209,418

$5,209,418 $5,209,418 $5,209,418

$5,209,418 $5,209,418 $5,209,418

256.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$111

$111

$111

256.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($234,106)

($234,106)

($234,106)

256.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$25,856

$25,856

$25,856

256.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$108,058

$94,025

256.5 Reduce funds for personnel and operations.

State General Funds

($122,706)

($122,706)

256.6 Increase funds for the Clemency Online Navigation System (CONS).

State General Funds

$100,000

256.100 -Board Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for the agency.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,001,279

$4,986,631

$5,072,598

State General Funds

$5,001,279

$4,986,631

$5,072,598

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,001,279

$4,986,631

$5,072,598

Clemency Decisions

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to collect data on offenders within the correctional system, make determinations regarding

offender eligibility for parole, investigate allegations of employee misconduct, manage the agency's public relations efforts, and

administer the Re-Entry Partnership Housing Program.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

3095

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,848,401 $6,848,401 $6,848,401

$6,848,401 $6,848,401 $6,848,401

$6,848,401 $6,848,401 $6,848,401

257.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$244

$244

$244

257.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($48,710)

($48,710)

($48,710)

257.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$49,671

$49,671

$49,671

257.4 Increase funds to annualize the transfer of funds and four positions from the Offender Management program of the Department of Corrections to gain efficiencies in the clemency release process.

State General Funds

$133,625

$133,625

$133,625

257.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$224,347

$195,211

257.100 -Clemency Decisions

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to collect data on offenders within the correctional system, make determinations regarding

offender eligibility for parole, investigate allegations of employee misconduct, manage the agency's public relations efforts, and

administer the Re-Entry Partnership Housing Program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,983,231

$7,207,578

$7,178,442

State General Funds

$6,983,231

$7,207,578

$7,178,442

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,983,231

$7,207,578

$7,178,442

Parole Supervision

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to transition offenders from prison back into the community as law abiding citizens by providing

drug testing, electronic monitoring, parole supervision, and substance abuse treatment, and collecting supervision fees, victims'

compensation, and restitution.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$38,344,225 $38,344,225
$806,050

$38,344,225 $38,344,225
$806,050

$38,344,225 $38,344,225
$806,050

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$806,050 $39,150,275

$806,050 $39,150,275

$806,050 $39,150,275

258.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$1,537

$1,537

$1,537

258.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($208,261)

($208,261)

($208,261)

258.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$261,964

$261,964

$261,964

258.4 Reduce funds by annualizing the co-location of the Gainesville parole office and recognize further savings by relocating parole offices in Rome, Augusta, Louisville, and Dublin to state-owned space shared with the Department of Corrections.

State General Funds

($270,634)

($270,634)

($270,634)

258.5 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($19,418)

($19,418)

($19,418)

258.6 Reduce funds for accreditation programs.

State General Funds

($12,005)

($12,005)

($12,005)

258.7 Reduce funds to reflect savings due to changes to the calculation of the pro rata share of funds paid to the Interstate Commission for Adult Offender Supervision.

State General Funds

($6,858)

($6,858)

($6,858)

258.8 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$1,140,804

$992,651

258.100 -Parole Supervision

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to transition offenders from prison back into the community as law abiding citizens by providing

drug testing, electronic monitoring, parole supervision, and substance abuse treatment, and collecting supervision fees, victims'

compensation, and restitution.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$38,090,550 $39,231,354 $39,083,201

State General Funds

$38,090,550 $39,231,354 $39,083,201

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$806,050

$806,050

$806,050

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

3097

Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$806,050 $38,896,600

$806,050 $40,037,404

$806,050 $39,889,251

Victim Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide notification to victims of changes in offender status or placement through the Victim

Information Program, to conduct outreach and information gathering from victims during clemency proceedings, to host victim and

visitor days, and act as a liaison to victims to the state corrections system.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$445,629 $445,629 $445,629

$445,629 $445,629 $445,629

$445,629 $445,629 $445,629

259.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$14

$14

$14

259.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($5,964)

($5,964)

($5,964)

259.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$2,722

$2,722

$2,722

259.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$12,316

$10,717

259.5 Reduce funds for personnel and operations.

State General Funds

($14,276)

($14,276)

259.100 -Victim Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide notification to victims of changes in offender status or placement through the Victim

Information Program, to conduct outreach and information gathering from victims during clemency proceedings, to host victim and

visitor days, and act as a liaison to victims to the state corrections system.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$442,401

$440,441

$438,842

State General Funds

$442,401

$440,441

$438,842

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$442,401

$440,441

$438,842

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Section 35: Properties Commission, State
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$3,200,000 $3,200,000
$956,979 $956,979 $4,156,979

$3,200,000 $3,200,000
$956,979 $956,979 $4,156,979

$3,200,000 $3,200,000
$956,979 $956,979 $4,156,979

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$842,012

$842,012

$842,012

$842,012

$842,012

$842,012

$842,012 $842,012 $842,012

Properties Commission, State

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain long term plans for state buildings and land; to compile an accessible database of

state owned and leased real property with information about utilization, demand management, and space standards; and to negotiate

better rates in the leasing market and property acquisitions and dispositions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Rental Payments for GBA Facilities
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$200,000 $200,000 $956,979 $956,979 $956,979 $1,156,979

$200,000 $200,000 $956,979 $956,979 $956,979 $1,156,979

$200,000 $200,000 $956,979 $956,979 $956,979 $1,156,979

260.1 Reduce funds for contract Asset Management Consultant.

State General Funds

($200,000)

($200,000)

($200,000)

260.2 Reduce funds through continued efficiencies and by requiring a payment to the State Treasury from GBA prior year reserves.

Rental Payments for GBA Facilities

($114,967)

($114,967)

($114,967)

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

3099

260.100 -Properties Commission, State

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain long term plans for state buildings and land; to compile an accessible database of

state owned and leased real property with information about utilization, demand management, and space standards; and to negotiate

better rates in the leasing market and property acquisitions and dispositions.

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$842,012

$842,012

$842,012

State Funds Transfers

$842,012

$842,012

$842,012

Rental Payments for GBA Facilities

$842,012

$842,012

$842,012

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$842,012

$842,012

$842,012

Payments to Georgia Building Authority

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide maintenance, repairs, and preparatory work on property owned by the Georgia

Building Authority.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,000,000 $3,000,000 $3,000,000

$3,000,000 $3,000,000 $3,000,000

$3,000,000 $3,000,000 $3,000,000

261.1 Reduce one-time funds for the Archives building demolition added in HB948 (2010 Session).

State General Funds

($3,000,000) ($3,000,000) ($3,000,000)

261.2 Reduce funds for operations through continued efficiencies and by requiring a payment to the State Treasury from GBA prior year reserves (Other Funds: $3,141,908). (G:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

261.3 Increase funds to the State Treasury by $627,015 from $2,629,856 to $3,256,871. (G:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

Section 36: Public Defender Standards Council, Georgia
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Interest and Investment Income
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$38,438,945 $38,438,945
$800,000 $800,000 $39,238,945

$38,438,945 $38,438,945
$800,000 $800,000 $39,238,945

$38,438,945 $38,438,945
$800,000 $800,000 $39,238,945

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Interest and Investment Income
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$37,554,053 $37,567,940

$37,554,053 $37,567,940

$800,000

$800,000

$800,000

$800,000

$38,354,053 $38,367,940

$38,540,622 $38,540,622
$340,000 $340,000 $38,880,622

Office of the Conflict Defender

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assure that adequate and effective legal representation is provided to indigent persons where a

conflict of interest exists with the local public defender office or the Office of the Georgia Capital Defender.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

262.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. (H and S:Maintain current program structure)

State General Funds

$17,171

$0

$0

262.2 Transfer funds from the Public Defender Standards Council ($908,107), Public Defenders ($4,374,121), and Public Defenders Special Project ($1,110,168) programs to create the Office of the Conflict Defender program. (H:NO)(S:NO)

State General Funds

$6,392,396

$0

$0

262.100 -Office of the Conflict Defender

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assure that adequate and effective legal representation is provided to indigent persons where a

conflict of interest exists with the local public defender office or the Office of the Georgia Capital Defender.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,409,567

State General Funds

$6,409,567

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,409,567

Public Defender Standards Council

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the Office of the Georgia Capital Defender, Office of the Mental Health Advocate, and

Central Office.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$5,799,861 $5,799,861

$5,799,861 $5,799,861

$5,799,861 $5,799,861

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

3101

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Interest and Investment Income Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$800,000 $800,000 $800,000 $6,599,861

$800,000 $800,000 $800,000 $6,599,861

$800,000 $800,000 $800,000 $6,599,861

263.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$18,148

$18,148

$18,148

263.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($2,557)

($2,557)

($2,557)

263.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. (H:Maintain current program structure and provide retirement funding for conflict program staff)

State General Funds

$32,494

$49,665

$49,665

263.4 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($20,119)

($20,119)

($20,119)

263.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$176,682

$153,737

263.6 Reduce funds to reflect savings based on the State Bar building rental rates.

State General Funds

($97,752)

($97,752)

263.7 Reduce funds to reflect a decrease in agency revenue.

Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized

($460,000)

263.98 Transfer funds to create the Office of the Conflict Defender program. (H and S:Maintain current program structure)

State General Funds

($908,107)

$0

$0

263.100 -Public Defender Standards Council

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the Office of the Georgia Capital Defender, Office of the Mental Health Advocate, and

Central Office.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,919,720

$5,923,928

$5,900,983

State General Funds

$4,919,720

$5,923,928

$5,900,983

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$800,000

$800,000

$340,000

Interest and Investment Income

$800,000

$800,000

$340,000

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Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$800,000 $5,719,720

$800,000 $6,723,928

$340,000 $6,240,983

Public Defenders

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assure that adequate and effective legal representation is provided, independently of political

considerations or private interests, to indigent persons who are entitled to representation under this chapter; provided that staffing for

circuits are based on O.C.G.A. 17-12.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$32,639,084 $32,639,084 $32,639,084

$32,639,084 $32,639,084 $32,639,084

$32,639,084 $32,639,084 $32,639,084

264.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$193,810

$193,810

$193,810

264.2 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect projected expenditures.

State General Funds

($906,406)

($906,406)

($906,406)

264.3 Reduce funds for non-capital conflict cases.

State General Funds

($163,136)

$0

$0

264.4 Reduce funds to the opt-out circuits to match agency-wide reductions.

State General Funds

($54,297)

($54,297)

($54,297)

264.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$881,989

$767,448

264.6 Eliminate one-time Special Project funding intended for outstanding FY2005 to FY2010 legal bills.

State General Funds

($1,110,168)

$0

264.97 Transfer funds from the Public Defenders Special Project to create the Office of the Conflict Defender program. (H and S:Maintain current program structure)

State General Funds

($1,110,168)

$0

$0

264.98 Transfer funds to create the Office of the Conflict Defender program. (H and S:Maintain current program structure)

State General Funds

($4,374,121)

$0

$0

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

3103

264.100 -Public Defenders

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assure that adequate and effective legal representation is provided, independently of political

considerations or private interests, to indigent persons who are entitled to representation under this chapter; provided that staffing for

circuits are based on O.C.G.A. 17-12.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$26,224,766 $31,644,012 $32,639,639

State General Funds

$26,224,766 $31,644,012 $32,639,639

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$26,224,766 $31,644,012 $32,639,639

Section 37: Public Safety, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Intergovernmental Transfers Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Sales and Services Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$101,043,195 $101,043,195
$46,238,934 $8,872,757 $37,366,177 $16,687,140
$4,871 $6,822,499
$150,000 $9,057,370
$652,400 $1,133,750 $1,133,750 $165,103,019

$101,043,195 $101,043,195
$46,238,934 $8,872,757 $37,366,177 $16,687,140
$4,871 $6,822,499
$150,000 $9,057,370
$652,400 $1,133,750 $1,133,750 $165,103,019

$101,043,195 $101,043,195 $46,238,934
$8,872,757 $37,366,177 $16,687,140
$4,871 $6,822,499
$150,000 $9,057,370
$652,400 $1,133,750 $1,133,750 $165,103,019

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Intergovernmental Transfers

Section Total - Final

$107,183,641 $111,381,312

$107,183,641 $111,381,312

$37,366,177 $37,366,177

$37,366,177 $37,366,177

$16,686,518 $16,686,518

$4,871

$4,871

$6,822,499

$6,822,499

$111,973,192 $111,973,192 $37,398,171 $37,398,171 $16,686,518
$4,871 $6,822,499

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Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Sales and Services Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$150,000 $9,056,748
$652,400 $1,133,750 $1,133,750 $162,370,086

$150,000 $9,056,748
$652,400 $1,133,750 $1,133,750 $166,567,757

$150,000 $9,056,748
$652,400 $1,133,750 $1,133,750 $167,191,631

Aviation

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide aerial support for search and rescue missions and search and apprehension missions

in criminal pursuits within the State of Georgia; to provide transport flights to conduct state business, for emergency medical organ

transport, and to support local and federal agencies in public safety efforts with aerial surveillance and observation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,504,819 $1,504,819
$200,000 $200,000 $1,704,819

$1,504,819 $1,504,819
$200,000 $200,000 $1,704,819

$1,504,819 $1,504,819
$200,000 $200,000 $1,704,819

265.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($225)

($225)

($225)

265.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$10,128

$10,128

$10,128

265.3 Reduce funds for personnel due to attrition. (H and S:Consolidate reductions into the Field Offices and Services program)

State General Funds

($17,931)

$0

$0

265.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$48,463

$42,169

265.100 -Aviation

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide aerial support for search and rescue missions and search and apprehension missions

in criminal pursuits within the State of Georgia; to provide transport flights to conduct state business, for emergency medical organ

transport, and to support local and federal agencies in public safety efforts with aerial surveillance and observation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,496,791

$1,563,185

$1,556,891

State General Funds

$1,496,791

$1,563,185

$1,556,891

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

3105

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$200,000 $200,000 $1,696,791

$200,000 $200,000 $1,763,185

$200,000 $200,000 $1,756,891

Capitol Police Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect life and property in the Capitol Square area, enforce traffic regulations around the

Capitol, monitor entrances of state buildings, screen packages and personal items of individuals entering state facilities, and provide

general security for elected officials, government employees, and visitors to the Capitol.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $6,822,499 $6,822,499 $6,822,499 $6,822,499

$0 $0 $6,822,499 $6,822,499 $6,822,499 $6,822,499

$0 $0 $6,822,499 $6,822,499 $6,822,499 $6,822,499

266.100 -Capitol Police Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect life and property in the Capitol Square area, enforce traffic regulations around the

Capitol, monitor entrances of state buildings, screen packages and personal items of individuals entering state facilities, and provide

general security for elected officials, government employees, and visitors to the Capitol.

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$6,822,499

$6,822,499

$6,822,499

Intergovernmental Transfers

$6,822,499

$6,822,499

$6,822,499

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$6,822,499

$6,822,499

$6,822,499

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,822,499

$6,822,499

$6,822,499

Departmental Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to work cooperatively with all levels of government to provide a safe environment for residents

and visitors to our state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services

$7,917,583 $7,917,583
$141,571 $141,571 $10,697 $10,697

$7,917,583 $7,917,583
$141,571 $141,571 $10,697 $10,697

$7,917,583 $7,917,583
$141,571 $141,571
$10,697 $10,697

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,697 $8,069,851

$10,697 $8,069,851

$10,697 $8,069,851

267.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($1,494)

($1,494)

($1,494)

267.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($141,420)

$0

$0

267.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$53,290

$53,290

$53,290

267.4 Reduce funds for personnel due to attrition. (H and S:Consolidate reductions in the Field Offices and Services program)

State General Funds

($72,993)

$0

$0

267.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$209,747

$182,508

267.6 Reduce funds for personnel and operations.

State General Funds

($184,400)

($184,400)

267.7 Reduce funds and direct the agency to outsource payroll functions to the State Accounting Office's Shared Services initiative starting September 1, 2011.

State General Funds

($18,179)

267.100 -Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to work cooperatively with all levels of government to provide a safe environment for residents

and visitors to our state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,754,966

$7,994,726

$7,949,308

State General Funds

$7,754,966

$7,994,726

$7,949,308

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$141,571

$141,571

$141,571

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$141,571

$141,571

$141,571

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$10,697

$10,697

$10,697

Sales and Services

$10,697

$10,697

$10,697

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$10,697

$10,697

$10,697

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,907,234

$8,146,994

$8,101,576

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

3107

Executive Security Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide statutorily mandated security for the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, the Speaker of

the House of Representatives, and their families, and also to provide security for the Chief Justice of the Georgia Supreme Court,

visiting dignitaries, and other important individuals as determined by the Commissioner.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,478,815 $1,478,815 $1,478,815

$1,478,815 $1,478,815 $1,478,815

$1,478,815 $1,478,815 $1,478,815

268.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($275)

($275)

($275)

268.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($9,899)

$0

$0

268.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$9,953

$9,953

$9,953

268.4 Reduce funds for personnel due to attrition. (H and S:Consolidate reductions into the Field Offices and Services program)

State General Funds

($17,524)

$0

$0

268.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$52,492

$45,675

268.100 -Executive Security Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide statutorily mandated security for the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, the Speaker of

the House of Representatives, and their families, and also to provide security for the Chief Justice of the Georgia Supreme Court,

visiting dignitaries, and other important individuals as determined by the Commissioner.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,461,070

$1,540,985

$1,534,168

State General Funds

$1,461,070

$1,540,985

$1,534,168

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,461,070

$1,540,985

$1,534,168

Field Offices and Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide enforcement for traffic and criminal laws through the Department of Public Safety's

Uniform Division, and support a variety of specialized teams and offices, which include the Motorcycle Unit, Criminal Interdiction

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Unit, the Crisis Negotiations Team, the Special Projects Adjutant Office, Headquarters Adjutant Office, Special Investigations Office, the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Unit, and the Training Unit.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$64,595,356 $64,595,356 $20,365,185 $8,872,757 $11,492,428 $1,252,400
$150,000 $150,000 $450,000 $450,000 $652,400 $652,400 $86,212,941

$64,595,356 $64,595,356 $20,365,185 $8,872,757 $11,492,428 $1,252,400
$150,000 $150,000 $450,000 $450,000 $652,400 $652,400 $86,212,941

$64,595,356 $64,595,356 $20,365,185 $8,872,757 $11,492,428 $1,252,400
$150,000 $150,000 $450,000 $450,000 $652,400 $652,400 $86,212,941

269.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($18,664)

($18,664)

($18,664)

269.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($1,161,324)

($32,212)

($32,212)

269.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$494,480

$494,480

$494,480

269.4 Reduce funds for operations to reflect anticipated savings from annual trooper attrition.

State General Funds

($310,395)

($310,395)

($310,395)

269.5 Reduce funds for personnel due to attrition. (H and S:Consolidate reductions into the Field Offices and Services program)

State General Funds

($2,372,748) ($2,538,681) ($2,538,681)

269.6 Replace funds lost due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. (H:Restore 97% of ARRA funding)

State General Funds ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,872,757 ($8,872,757)
$0

$8,606,574 ($8,872,757)
($266,183)

$8,872,757 ($8,872,757)
$0

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269.7 Utilize savings in personnel from FY2012 attrition to fund 31 troopers. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

269.8 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$2,178,907

$1,895,938

269.9 Increase funds to provide fuel for state trooper vehicles to reflect increasing gas prices.

State General Funds

$600,000

$600,000

269.10 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($300,857)

$0

269.100 -Field Offices and Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide enforcement for traffic and criminal laws through the Department of Public Safety's

Uniform Division, and support a variety of specialized teams and offices, which include the Motorcycle Unit, Criminal Interdiction

Unit, the Crisis Negotiations Team, the Special Projects Adjutant Office, Headquarters Adjutant Office, Special Investigations Office,

the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Unit, and the Training Unit.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$70,099,462 $73,274,508 $73,558,579

State General Funds

$70,099,462 $73,274,508 $73,558,579

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$11,492,428 $11,492,428 $11,492,428

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$11,492,428 $11,492,428 $11,492,428

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,252,400

$1,252,400

$1,252,400

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

Sales and Services

$450,000

$450,000

$450,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$450,000

$450,000

$450,000

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties

$652,400

$652,400

$652,400

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized

$652,400

$652,400

$652,400

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$82,844,290 $86,019,336 $86,303,407

Motor Carrier Compliance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide enforcement for size, weight, and safety standards as well as traffic and criminal laws

through the Department of Public Safety's Motor Carrier Compliance Division for commercial motor carriers, school buses, and

large passenger vehicles as well as providing High Occupancy Vehicle lane use restriction enforcement.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,610,937 $7,610,937 $6,699,743 $6,699,743 $6,510,227 $6,510,227 $6,510,227 $20,820,907

$7,610,937 $7,610,937 $6,699,743 $6,699,743 $6,510,227 $6,510,227 $6,510,227 $20,820,907

$7,610,937 $7,610,937 $6,699,743 $6,699,743 $6,510,227 $6,510,227 $6,510,227 $20,820,907

270.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($4,433)

($4,433)

($4,433)

270.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($51,722)

$0

$0

270.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$51,226

$51,226

$51,226

270.4 Increase funds to hire 57 civilian weigh masters to increase operating hours at weigh stations and to provide increased commercial vehicle compliance enforcement. (H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$1,928,937

$1,928,937

$1,928,937

270.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$35,143

$30,579

270.100 -Motor Carrier Compliance

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide enforcement for size, weight, and safety standards as well as traffic and criminal laws

through the Department of Public Safety's Motor Carrier Compliance Division for commercial motor carriers, school buses, and

large passenger vehicles as well as providing High Occupancy Vehicle lane use restriction enforcement.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$9,534,945

$9,621,810

$9,617,246

State General Funds

$9,534,945

$9,621,810

$9,617,246

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$6,699,743

$6,699,743

$6,699,743

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$6,699,743

$6,699,743

$6,699,743

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$6,510,227

$6,510,227

$6,510,227

Sales and Services

$6,510,227

$6,510,227

$6,510,227

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,510,227 $22,744,915

$6,510,227 $22,831,780

$6,510,227 $22,827,216

Specialized Collision Reconstruction Team

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate fatal vehicular crashes throughout the state, collect data, and provide evidence and

testimony in the prosecution of those at fault and to additionally provide specialized investigative services to Departmental personnel,

state, federal, and local agencies for complex crash and crime scene investigations upon request.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,014,478 $3,014,478 $3,014,478

$3,014,478 $3,014,478 $3,014,478

$3,014,478 $3,014,478 $3,014,478

271.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($644)

($644)

($644)

271.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($11,785)

$0

$0

271.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$20,289

$20,289

$20,289

271.4 Reduce funds for personnel due to attrition. (H and S:Consolidate reductions into the Field Offices and Services program)

State General Funds

($42,879)

$0

$0

271.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$114,983

$100,051

271.100 -Specialized Collision Reconstruction Team

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate fatal vehicular crashes throughout the state, collect data, and provide evidence and

testimony in the prosecution of those at fault and to additionally provide specialized investigative services to Departmental personnel,

state, federal, and local agencies for complex crash and crime scene investigations upon request.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,979,459

$3,149,106

$3,134,174

State General Funds

$2,979,459

$3,149,106

$3,134,174

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,979,459

$3,149,106

$3,134,174

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Troop J Specialty Units

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide and coordinate the Implied Consent Unit to oversee and maintain the breath-alcohol

program for the State of Georgia in coordination with the Forensics Science Division of the GBI.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,405,723 $1,405,723 $1,405,723

$1,405,723 $1,405,723 $1,405,723

$1,405,723 $1,405,723 $1,405,723

272.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($435)

($435)

($435)

272.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($7,072)

$0

$0

272.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$9,461

$9,461

$9,461

272.4 Reduce funds for personnel due to attrition. (H and S:Consolidate reductions into the Field Offices and Services program)

State General Funds

($14,606)

$0

$0

272.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$44,942

$39,106

272.100 -Troop J Specialty Units

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide and coordinate the Implied Consent Unit to oversee and maintain the breath-alcohol

program for the State of Georgia in coordination with the Forensics Science Division of the GBI.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,393,071

$1,459,691

$1,453,855

State General Funds

$1,393,071

$1,459,691

$1,453,855

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,393,071

$1,459,691

$1,453,855

Firefighter Standards and Training Council, Georgia

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide professionally trained, competent and ethical firefighters with the proper equipment

and facilities to ensure a fire safe environment for Georgia citizens and establish professional standards for fire service training,

including consulting, testing and certification of Georgia's firefighters.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$662,856 $662,856

$662,856 $662,856

$662,856 $662,856

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$622 $622 $622 $663,478

$622 $622 $622 $663,478

$622 $622 $622 $663,478

273.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$4,462

$4,462

$4,462

273.2 Reduce funds for one vacant administrative assistant position.

State General Funds

($27,325)

($27,325)

($27,325)

273.3 Reduce funds.

Sales and Services Not Itemized

($622)

($622)

($622)

273.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$22,577

$19,645

273.5 Reduce funds for field staff by administering firefighter examinations online.

State General Funds

($38,491)

($38,491)

273.100 -Firefighter Standards and Training Council, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide professionally trained, competent and ethical firefighters with the proper equipment

and facilities to ensure a fire safe environment for Georgia citizens and establish professional standards for fire service training,

including consulting, testing and certification of Georgia's firefighters.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$639,993

$624,079

$621,147

State General Funds

$639,993

$624,079

$621,147

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$639,993

$624,079

$621,147

Highway Safety, Office of

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to educate the public on highway safety issues and facilitate the implementation of programs to

reduce crashes, injuries and fatalities on Georgia roadways.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized

$433,010 $433,010 $17,086,129 $17,086,129

$433,010 $433,010 $17,086,129 $17,086,129

$433,010 $433,010 $17,086,129 $17,086,129

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$66,434 $4,871 $4,871
$61,563 $61,563 $1,010,990 $1,010,990 $1,010,990 $18,596,563

$66,434 $4,871 $4,871
$61,563 $61,563 $1,010,990 $1,010,990 $1,010,990 $18,596,563

$66,434 $4,871 $4,871 $61,563 $61,563 $1,010,990 $1,010,990 $1,010,990 $18,596,563

274.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($504)

($504)

($504)

274.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($7,467)

($7,467)

($7,467)

274.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$2,914

$2,914

$2,914

274.4 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($36,773)

($100,773)

($36,773)

274.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$17,228

$14,991

274.100 -Highway Safety, Office of

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to educate the public on highway safety issues and facilitate the implementation of programs to

reduce crashes, injuries and fatalities on Georgia roadways.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$391,180

$344,408

$406,171

State General Funds

$391,180

$344,408

$406,171

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$17,086,129 $17,086,129 $17,086,129

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$17,086,129 $17,086,129 $17,086,129

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$66,434

$66,434

$66,434

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$4,871

$4,871

$4,871

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$4,871

$4,871

$4,871

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

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Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$61,563 $61,563 $1,010,990 $1,010,990 $1,010,990 $18,554,733

$61,563 $61,563 $1,010,990 $1,010,990 $1,010,990 $18,507,961

$61,563 $61,563 $1,010,990 $1,010,990 $1,010,990 $18,569,724

Peace Officer Standards and Training Council, Georgia

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to set standards for the law enforcement community, ensure training at the highest level for all of

Georgia's law enforcement officers and public safety professionals, certify individuals when all requirements are met, to investigate

officers and public safety professionals when an allegation of unethical/illegal conduct is made and sanction these individuals' by

disciplining officers and public safety professionals when necessary.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,966,203 $1,966,203
$50,247 $50,247 $50,247 $2,016,450

$1,966,203 $1,966,203
$50,247 $50,247 $50,247 $2,016,450

$1,966,203 $1,966,203
$50,247 $50,247 $50,247 $2,016,450

275.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($7,798)

($7,798)

($7,798)

275.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($756)

($756)

($756)

275.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$13,234

$13,234

$13,234

275.4 Reduce funds for two vacant positions.

State General Funds

($107,333)

($107,333)

($53,667)

275.5 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($1,675)

($1,675)

($1,675)

275.6 Reduce funds for contracts with the Georgia Sheriffs' Association and the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police.

State General Funds

($58,934)

($58,934)

($30,000)

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275.7 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$54,058

$47,037

275.100 -Peace Officer Standards and Training Council, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to set standards for the law enforcement community, ensure training at the highest level for all of

Georgia's law enforcement officers and public safety professionals, certify individuals when all requirements are met, to investigate

officers and public safety professionals when an allegation of unethical/illegal conduct is made and sanction these individuals' by

disciplining officers and public safety professionals when necessary.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,802,941

$1,856,999

$1,932,578

State General Funds

$1,802,941

$1,856,999

$1,932,578

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$50,247

$50,247

$50,247

Sales and Services

$50,247

$50,247

$50,247

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$50,247

$50,247

$50,247

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,853,188

$1,907,246

$1,982,825

Public Safety Training Center, Georgia

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative, support, technical, and instructional services, and the appropriate

facilities for the following training programs: basic training for local law enforcement, the Georgia Police Academy, Regional Police

Academies, resident training for state agencies, and the Georgia Fire Academy.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,453,415 $10,453,415 $1,746,306 $1,746,306 $1,974,014 $1,974,014 $1,974,014
$122,760 $122,760 $122,760 $14,296,495

$10,453,415 $10,453,415 $1,746,306 $1,746,306 $1,974,014 $1,974,014 $1,974,014
$122,760 $122,760 $122,760 $14,296,495

$10,453,415 $10,453,415 $1,746,306 $1,746,306 $1,974,014 $1,974,014 $1,974,014
$122,760 $122,760 $122,760 $14,296,495

276.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($21,127)

($21,127)

($21,127)

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276.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($82,421)

($82,421)

($82,421)

276.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$70,357

$70,357

$70,357

276.4 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect savings from attrition and for three administrative assistant positions.

State General Funds

($277,153)

($277,153)

($277,153)

276.5 Reduce funds by replacing state funds with federal and other funds.

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($71,994)

($71,994)

($71,994) $31,994 ($40,000)

276.6 Reduce funds for replacement ammunition, repairs and maintenance.

State General Funds

($53,000)

($53,000)

($53,000)

276.7 Reduce funds by replacing state funds with tuition charged to students repeating classes due to course failure. (H:NO)(S:NO)

State General Funds

($32,523)

$0

$0

276.8 Reduce funds for a full-time librarian position and utilize temporary/volunteer employees for library staffing.

State General Funds

($60,931)

($60,931)

($60,931)

276.9 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect the consolidation of course programs.

State General Funds

($294,860)

($294,860)

$0

276.10 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$289,529

$251,929

276.100 -Public Safety Training Center, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative, support, technical, and instructional services, and the appropriate

facilities for the following training programs: basic training for local law enforcement, the Georgia Police Academy, Regional Police

Academies, resident training for state agencies, and the Georgia Fire Academy.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$9,629,763

$9,951,815 $10,209,075

State General Funds

$9,629,763

$9,951,815 $10,209,075

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,746,306

$1,746,306

$1,778,300

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,746,306

$1,746,306

$1,778,300

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,974,014

$1,974,014

$1,974,014

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Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,974,014 $1,974,014
$122,760 $122,760 $122,760 $13,472,843

$1,974,014 $1,974,014
$122,760 $122,760 $122,760 $13,794,895

$1,974,014 $1,974,014
$122,760 $122,760 $122,760 $14,084,149

Section 38: Public Service Commission

Section Total - Continuation

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$8,439,986

State General Funds

$8,439,986

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,441,303

ARRA-Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability, Research CFDA81.122$241,475

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,199,828

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$70,160

Sales and Services

$70,160

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,951,449

$8,439,986 $8,439,986 $1,441,303
$241,475 $1,199,828
$70,160 $70,160 $9,951,449

$8,439,986 $8,439,986 $1,441,303
$241,475 $1,199,828
$70,160 $70,160 $9,951,449

Section Total - Final

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,779,441

$7,974,102

State General Funds

$7,779,441

$7,974,102

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,199,828

$1,199,828

ARRA-Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability, Research CFDA81.122

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,199,828

$1,199,828

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$70,160

$70,160

Sales and Services

$70,160

$70,160

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,049,429

$9,244,090

$7,938,719 $7,938,719 $1,441,303
$241,475 $1,199,828
$70,160 $70,160 $9,450,182

Commission Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist the Commissioners and staff in achieving the agency's goals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,243,659 $1,243,659
$83,500

$1,243,659 $1,243,659
$83,500

$1,243,659 $1,243,659
$83,500

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$83,500 $70,160 $70,160 $70,160 $1,397,319

$83,500 $70,160 $70,160 $70,160 $1,397,319

$83,500 $70,160 $70,160 $70,160 $1,397,319

277.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($601)

($601)

($601)

277.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$285

$285

$285

277.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$9,945

$9,945

$9,945

277.4 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($187,262)

($187,262)

($187,262)

277.5 Reduce funds by replacing state funds with existing federal funds for operations.

State General Funds

($28,926)

($28,926)

($28,926)

277.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$272,455

$31,238

277.100 -Commission Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist the Commissioners and staff in achieving the agency's goals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,037,100

$1,309,555

$1,068,338

State General Funds

$1,037,100

$1,309,555

$1,068,338

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$83,500

$83,500

$83,500

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$83,500

$83,500

$83,500

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$70,160

$70,160

$70,160

Sales and Services

$70,160

$70,160

$70,160

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$70,160

$70,160

$70,160

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,190,760

$1,463,215

$1,221,998

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Facility Protection

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce state and federal regulations pertaining to buried utility facility infrastructure and to

promote safety through training and inspections.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$863,089 $863,089 $1,087,828 $1,087,828 $1,950,917

$863,089 $863,089 $1,087,828 $1,087,828 $1,950,917

$863,089 $863,089 $1,087,828 $1,087,828 $1,950,917

278.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($601)

($601)

($601)

278.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$285

$285

$285

278.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$9,945

$9,945

$9,945

278.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$42,985

278.100 -Facility Protection

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce state and federal regulations pertaining to buried utility facility infrastructure and to

promote safety through training and inspections.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$872,718

$872,718

$915,703

State General Funds

$872,718

$872,718

$915,703

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,087,828

$1,087,828

$1,087,828

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,087,828

$1,087,828

$1,087,828

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,960,546

$1,960,546

$2,003,531

Utilities Regulation

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to monitor the rates and service standards of electric, transportation, natural gas, and

telecommunications companies, approve supply plans for electric and natural gas companies, monitor utility system and

telecommunications network planning, arbitrate complaints among competitors, provide consumer protection and education, and

certify competitive transportation, natural gas and telecommunications providers.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,333,238

State General Funds

$6,333,238

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$269,975

ARRA-Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability, Research CFDA81.122$241,475

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$28,500

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,603,213

$6,333,238 $6,333,238
$269,975 $241,475 $28,500 $6,603,213

$6,333,238 $6,333,238
$269,975 $241,475
$28,500 $6,603,213

279.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($2,803)

($2,803)

($2,803)

279.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$1,333

$1,333

$1,333

279.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$46,409

$46,409

$46,409

279.4 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($381,898)

($381,898)

($381,898)

279.5 Reduce funds for subject matter experts and for membership to the National Regulatory Research Institute.

State General Funds

($85,156)

($85,156)

($85,156)

279.6 Reduce funds by replacing state funds with existing federal funds for operations.

State General Funds

($41,500)

($41,500)

($41,500)

279.7 Reduce funds due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

ARRA-Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability, Research CFDA81.122($241,475) ($241,475)

$0

279.8 Reduce funds.

State General Funds

($77,794)

($77,794)

279.9 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$162,849

279.100 -Utilities Regulation

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to monitor the rates and service standards of electric, transportation, natural gas, and

telecommunications companies, approve supply plans for electric and natural gas companies, monitor utility system and

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telecommunications network planning, arbitrate complaints among competitors, provide consumer protection and education, and

certify competitive transportation, natural gas and telecommunications providers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,869,623

$5,791,829

$5,954,678

State General Funds

$5,869,623

$5,791,829

$5,954,678

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$28,500

$28,500

$269,975

ARRA-Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability, Research CFDA81.122

$241,475

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$28,500

$28,500

$28,500

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,898,123

$5,820,329

$6,224,653

Section 39: Regents, University System of Georgia
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Budget Stabilization-Education CFDA84.394
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Intergovernmental Transfers Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$1,923,161,990 $1,912,057,897
$11,104,093 $23,186,142 $23,186,142 $3,930,907,885 $3,625,810 $1,952,469,054 $195,288,821 $1,779,524,200 $5,877,256,017

$1,923,161,990 $1,912,057,897
$11,104,093 $23,186,142 $23,186,142 $3,930,907,885 $3,625,810 $1,952,469,054 $195,288,821 $1,779,524,200 $5,877,256,017

$1,923,161,990 $1,912,057,897
$11,104,093 $23,186,142 $23,186,142 $3,930,907,885 $3,625,810 $1,952,469,054 $195,288,821 $1,779,524,200 $5,877,256,017

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Intergovernmental Transfers Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$1,738,084,865 $1,737,961,983

$1,738,084,865 $1,737,961,983

$3,930,907,885 $3,930,907,885

$3,625,810

$3,625,810

$1,952,469,054 $1,952,469,054

$195,288,821 $195,288,821

$1,779,524,200 $1,779,524,200

$5,668,992,750 $5,668,869,868

$1,740,712,228 $1,740,712,228 $3,930,907,885
$3,625,810 $1,952,469,054
$195,288,821 $1,779,524,200 $5,671,620,113

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Enterprise Innovation Institute

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to advise Georgia manufacturers, entrepreneurs, and government officials on best-business

practices and technology-driven economic development, and to provide the state share to federal incentive and assistance programs

for entrepreneurs and innovative businesses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,134,317 $8,134,317 $10,475,000 $7,875,000 $7,875,000 $2,600,000 $2,600,000 $18,609,317

$8,134,317 $8,134,317 $10,475,000 $7,875,000 $7,875,000 $2,600,000 $2,600,000 $18,609,317

$8,134,317 $8,134,317 $10,475,000 $7,875,000 $7,875,000 $2,600,000 $2,600,000 $18,609,317

280.1 Reduce funds for personnel and operations.

State General Funds

($650,745)

($650,745)

280.98 Change the program name to Enterprise Innovation Institute. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

($650,745) $0

280.100 -Enterprise Innovation Institute

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to advise Georgia manufacturers, entrepreneurs, and government officials on best-business

practices and technology-driven economic development, and to provide the state share to federal incentive and assistance programs

for entrepreneurs and innovative businesses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,483,572

$7,483,572

$7,483,572

State General Funds

$7,483,572

$7,483,572

$7,483,572

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$10,475,000 $10,475,000 $10,475,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$7,875,000

$7,875,000

$7,875,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$7,875,000

$7,875,000

$7,875,000

Sales and Services

$2,600,000

$2,600,000

$2,600,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$2,600,000

$2,600,000

$2,600,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$17,958,572 $17,958,572 $17,958,572

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Agricultural Experiment Station

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve production, processing, new product development, food safety, storage, and marketing

to increase profitability and global competiveness of Georgia's agribusiness.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$36,367,589 $36,367,589 $37,552,919 $26,775,659 $26,775,659 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $9,277,260 $9,277,260 $73,920,508

$36,367,589 $36,367,589 $37,552,919 $26,775,659 $26,775,659 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $9,277,260 $9,277,260 $73,920,508

$36,367,589 $36,367,589 $37,552,919 $26,775,659 $26,775,659 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $9,277,260 $9,277,260 $73,920,508

281.1 Reduce funds for personnel. State General Funds

($2,909,407) ($2,709,407) ($1,909,407)

281.100 -Agricultural Experiment Station

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve production, processing, new product development, food safety, storage, and marketing

to increase profitability and global competiveness of Georgia's agribusiness.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$33,458,182 $33,658,182 $34,458,182

State General Funds

$33,458,182 $33,658,182 $34,458,182

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$37,552,919 $37,552,919 $37,552,919

Intergovernmental Transfers

$26,775,659 $26,775,659 $26,775,659

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$26,775,659 $26,775,659 $26,775,659

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

Sales and Services

$9,277,260

$9,277,260

$9,277,260

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$9,277,260

$9,277,260

$9,277,260

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$71,011,101 $71,211,101 $72,011,101

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Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide diagnostic services, educational outreach, and consultation for veterinarians and

animal owners to ensure the safety of Georgia's food supply and the health of Georgia's production, equine, and companion animals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $4,944,522 $4,944,522 $4,944,522 $4,944,522

$0 $0 $4,944,522 $4,944,522 $4,944,522 $4,944,522

$0 $0 $4,944,522 $4,944,522 $4,944,522 $4,944,522

282.100 -Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide diagnostic services, educational outreach, and consultation for veterinarians and

animal owners to ensure the safety of Georgia's food supply and the health of Georgia's production, equine, and companion animals.

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$4,944,522

$4,944,522

$4,944,522

Intergovernmental Transfers

$4,944,522

$4,944,522

$4,944,522

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$4,944,522

$4,944,522

$4,944,522

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,944,522

$4,944,522

$4,944,522

Cooperative Extension Service

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide training, educational programs, and outreach to Georgians in agricultural,

horticultural, food, and family and consumer sciences, and to manage the 4-H youth program for the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$30,640,474 $30,640,474 $25,083,929 $20,564,244 $20,564,244
$125,000 $125,000 $4,394,685 $4,394,685 $55,724,403

$30,640,474 $30,640,474 $25,083,929 $20,564,244 $20,564,244
$125,000 $125,000 $4,394,685 $4,394,685 $55,724,403

$30,640,474 $30,640,474 $25,083,929 $20,564,244 $20,564,244
$125,000 $125,000 $4,394,685 $4,394,685 $55,724,403

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283.1 Reduce funds for personnel. State General Funds

($2,451,238) ($2,251,238) ($1,851,238)

283.100 -Cooperative Extension Service

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide training, educational programs, and outreach to Georgians in agricultural,

horticultural, food, and family and consumer sciences, and to manage the 4-H youth program for the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$28,189,236 $28,389,236 $28,789,236

State General Funds

$28,189,236 $28,389,236 $28,789,236

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$25,083,929 $25,083,929 $25,083,929

Intergovernmental Transfers

$20,564,244 $20,564,244 $20,564,244

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$20,564,244 $20,564,244 $20,564,244

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$125,000

$125,000

$125,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$125,000

$125,000

$125,000

Sales and Services

$4,394,685

$4,394,685

$4,394,685

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$4,394,685

$4,394,685

$4,394,685

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$53,273,165 $53,473,165 $53,873,165

Forestry Cooperative Extension

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for faculty to support instruction and outreach about conservation and

sustainable management of forests and other natural resources.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$563,721 $563,721 $400,000 $375,988 $375,988 $24,012 $24,012 $963,721

$563,721 $563,721 $400,000 $375,988 $375,988 $24,012 $24,012 $963,721

$563,721 $563,721 $400,000 $375,988 $375,988
$24,012 $24,012 $963,721

284.1 Reduce funds for personnel. State General Funds

($56,372)

($56,372)

($56,372)

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284.100 -Forestry Cooperative Extension

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for faculty to support instruction and outreach about conservation and

sustainable management of forests and other natural resources.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$507,349

$507,349

$507,349

State General Funds

$507,349

$507,349

$507,349

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$400,000

$400,000

$400,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$375,988

$375,988

$375,988

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$375,988

$375,988

$375,988

Sales and Services

$24,012

$24,012

$24,012

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$24,012

$24,012

$24,012

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$907,349

$907,349

$907,349

Forestry Research

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to conduct research about economically and environmentally sound forest resources management

and to assist non-industrial forest landowners and natural resources professionals in complying with state and federal regulations.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,743,045 $2,743,045 $6,950,426 $6,000,000 $6,000,000
$950,426 $950,426 $9,693,471

$2,743,045 $2,743,045 $6,950,426 $6,000,000 $6,000,000
$950,426 $950,426 $9,693,471

$2,743,045 $2,743,045 $6,950,426 $6,000,000 $6,000,000
$950,426 $950,426 $9,693,471

285.1 Reduce funds for personnel. State General Funds

($219,444)

($219,444)

($219,444)

285.100 -Forestry Research

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to conduct research about economically and environmentally sound forest resources management

and to assist non-industrial forest landowners and natural resources professionals in complying with state and federal regulations.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,523,601

$2,523,601

$2,523,601

State General Funds

$2,523,601

$2,523,601

$2,523,601

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$6,950,426

$6,950,426

$6,950,426

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Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,000,000 $6,000,000
$950,426 $950,426 $9,474,027

$6,000,000 $6,000,000
$950,426 $950,426 $9,474,027

$6,000,000 $6,000,000
$950,426 $950,426 $9,474,027

Georgia Radiation Therapy Center

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide care and treatment for cancer patients and to administer baccalaureate programs in

Medical Dosimetry and Radiation Therapy.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $3,625,810 $3,625,810 $3,625,810 $3,625,810

$0 $0 $3,625,810 $3,625,810 $3,625,810 $3,625,810

$0 $0 $3,625,810 $3,625,810 $3,625,810 $3,625,810

286.100 -Georgia Radiation Therapy Center

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide care and treatment for cancer patients and to administer baccalaureate programs in

Medical Dosimetry and Radiation Therapy.

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,625,810

$3,625,810

$3,625,810

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$3,625,810

$3,625,810

$3,625,810

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$3,625,810

$3,625,810

$3,625,810

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,625,810

$3,625,810

$3,625,810

Georgia Tech Research Institute

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding to laboratories and research centers affiliated with the Georgia Institute of

Technology whose scientific, engineering, industrial, or policy research promotes economic development, health, and safety in

Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$6,111,257 $6,111,257 $223,917,958 $141,469,736 $141,469,736

$6,111,257 $6,111,257 $223,917,958 $141,469,736 $141,469,736

$6,111,257 $6,111,257 $223,917,958 $141,469,736 $141,469,736

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Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$68,733,109 $68,733,109 $13,715,113 $13,715,113 $230,029,215

$68,733,109 $68,733,109 $13,715,113 $13,715,113 $230,029,215

$68,733,109 $68,733,109 $13,715,113 $13,715,113 $230,029,215

287.1 Reduce funds for personnel and operations. State General Funds 287.2 Increase funds for a partnership with Direct to Discovery. State General Funds

($488,901)

($488,901)

($488,901) $150,000

287.100 -Georgia Tech Research Institute

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding to laboratories and research centers affiliated with the Georgia Institute of

Technology whose scientific, engineering, industrial, or policy research promotes economic development, health, and safety in

Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,622,356

$5,622,356

$5,772,356

State General Funds

$5,622,356

$5,622,356

$5,772,356

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$223,917,958 $223,917,958 $223,917,958

Intergovernmental Transfers

$141,469,736 $141,469,736 $141,469,736

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$141,469,736 $141,469,736 $141,469,736

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$68,733,109 $68,733,109 $68,733,109

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$68,733,109 $68,733,109 $68,733,109

Sales and Services

$13,715,113 $13,715,113 $13,715,113

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$13,715,113 $13,715,113 $13,715,113

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$229,540,314 $229,540,314 $229,690,314

Marine Institute

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support research on coastal processes involving the unique ecosystems of the Georgia

coastline and to provide access and facilities for graduate and undergraduate classes to conduct field research on the Georgia coast.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers

$780,985 $780,985 $486,281 $367,648

$780,985 $780,985 $486,281 $367,648

$780,985 $780,985 $486,281 $367,648

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Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements
Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$367,648 $118,633 $118,633 $1,267,266

$367,648 $118,633 $118,633 $1,267,266

$367,648 $118,633 $118,633 $1,267,266

288.1 Reduce funds for personnel. State General Funds

($62,479)

($62,479)

($62,479)

288.100 -Marine Institute

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support research on coastal processes involving the unique ecosystems of the Georgia

coastline and to provide access and facilities for graduate and undergraduate classes to conduct field research on the Georgia coast.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$718,506

$718,506

$718,506

State General Funds

$718,506

$718,506

$718,506

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$486,281

$486,281

$486,281

Intergovernmental Transfers

$367,648

$367,648

$367,648

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$367,648

$367,648

$367,648

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$118,633

$118,633

$118,633

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$118,633

$118,633

$118,633

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,204,787

$1,204,787

$1,204,787

Marine Resources Extension Center

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund outreach, education, and research to enhance coastal environmental and economic

sustainability.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,283,410 $1,283,410 $1,345,529
$600,000 $600,000 $90,000 $90,000 $655,529 $655,529 $2,628,939

$1,283,410 $1,283,410 $1,345,529
$600,000 $600,000 $90,000 $90,000 $655,529 $655,529 $2,628,939

$1,283,410 $1,283,410 $1,345,529
$600,000 $600,000
$90,000 $90,000 $655,529 $655,529 $2,628,939

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289.1 Reduce funds for personnel and operations. State General Funds

($102,673)

($102,673)

($102,673)

289.100 -Marine Resources Extension Center

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund outreach, education, and research to enhance coastal environmental and economic

sustainability.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,180,737

$1,180,737

$1,180,737

State General Funds

$1,180,737

$1,180,737

$1,180,737

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,345,529

$1,345,529

$1,345,529

Intergovernmental Transfers

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$90,000

$90,000

$90,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$90,000

$90,000

$90,000

Sales and Services

$655,529

$655,529

$655,529

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$655,529

$655,529

$655,529

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,526,266

$2,526,266

$2,526,266

Medical College of Georgia Hospital and Clinics

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide medical education and patient care, including ambulatory, trauma, cancer, neonatal

intensive, and emergency and express care.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$31,709,393 $31,709,393 $31,709,393

$31,709,393 $31,709,393 $31,709,393

$31,709,393 $31,709,393 $31,709,393

290.1 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($2,536,751) ($2,536,751) ($2,853,843)

290.100 -Medical College of Georgia Hospital and Clinics

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide medical education and patient care, including ambulatory, trauma, cancer, neonatal

intensive, and emergency and express care.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$29,172,642 $29,172,642 $28,855,550

State General Funds

$29,172,642 $29,172,642 $28,855,550

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$29,172,642 $29,172,642 $28,855,550

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Public Libraries

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to award grants from the Public Library Fund, promote literacy, and provide library services that

facilitate access to information for all Georgians regardless of geographic location or special needs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$35,051,419 $35,051,419 $5,222,400 $5,222,400 $5,222,400 $40,273,819

$35,051,419 $35,051,419 $5,222,400 $5,222,400 $5,222,400 $40,273,819

$35,051,419 $35,051,419 $5,222,400 $5,222,400 $5,222,400 $40,273,819

291.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$940

$940

$940

291.2 Reduce funds for personnel and operations.

State General Funds

($2,804,114) ($2,804,114) ($2,804,114)

291.100 -Public Libraries

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to award grants from the Public Library Fund, promote literacy, and provide library services that

facilitate access to information for all Georgians regardless of geographic location or special needs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$32,248,245 $32,248,245 $32,248,245

State General Funds

$32,248,245 $32,248,245 $32,248,245

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$5,222,400

$5,222,400

$5,222,400

Intergovernmental Transfers

$5,222,400

$5,222,400

$5,222,400

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$5,222,400

$5,222,400

$5,222,400

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$37,470,645 $37,470,645 $37,470,645

Public Service / Special Funding Initiatives

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund leadership, service, and education initiatives that require funding beyond what is

provided by formula.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$16,854,211 $16,854,211 $16,854,211

$16,854,211 $16,854,211 $16,854,211

$16,854,211 $16,854,211 $16,854,211

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3133

292.1 Reduce funds for personnel and operations.

State General Funds

($1,348,337) ($1,348,337) ($1,348,337)

292.2 Transfer funds to the Teaching program for Griffin Extension Teaching.

State General Funds

($849,108)

($849,108)

($849,108)

292.3 Reduce funds for the Medical College of Georgia Cancer Center.

State General Funds

($2,500,000) ($2,500,000) ($2,500,000)

292.4 Reduce funds for Accountability Plus.

State General Funds

($166,392)

($166,392)

292.5 Reduce funds for the Leadership Institute.

State General Funds

($44,000)

($44,000)

292.6 Increase funds for equalizing formula allocations within 5% of the FTE average for regional and comprehensive state universities that are below the average FTE, without reducing allocations to any of the other institutions. (S:NO)

State General Funds

$12,500,000

$0

292.100 -Public Service / Special Funding Initiatives

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund leadership, service, and education initiatives that require funding beyond what is

provided by formula.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$12,156,766 $24,446,374 $11,946,374

State General Funds

$12,156,766 $24,446,374 $11,946,374

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,156,766 $24,446,374 $11,946,374

Regents Central Office

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to institutions of the University System of Georgia and to fund

membership in the Southern Regional Education Board.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,998,764 $5,998,764 $5,998,764

$5,998,764 $5,998,764 $5,998,764

$5,998,764 $5,998,764 $5,998,764

293.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($19,275)

($19,275)

($19,275)

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293.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$8,354

$8,354

$8,354

293.3 Reduce funds for payments to the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB).

State General Funds

($88,918)

$0

$0

293.4 Reduce funds for personnel and operations.

State General Funds

($390,983)

($390,983)

($390,983)

293.100 -Regents Central Office

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to institutions of the University System of Georgia and to fund

membership in the Southern Regional Education Board.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,507,942

$5,596,860

$5,596,860

State General Funds

$5,507,942

$5,596,860

$5,596,860

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,507,942

$5,596,860

$5,596,860

Research Consortium

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support research and development activities at Georgia's research universities, including the

Georgia Research Alliance and other university-based initiatives with economic development missions and close ties to Georgia's

strategic industries. The purpose of this appropriation is also to provide the Georgia Research Alliance funds to establish

endowments in partnership with the private sector to recruit scientists to Georgia's research universities, provide seed grants to

Georgia Research Alliance Eminent Scholars and their research colleagues, provide commercialization grants that launch new

Georgia-based companies around university research, and provide seed investment capital to selected start-up companies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$16,740,062 $15,990,062
$750,000 $16,740,062

$16,740,062 $15,990,062
$750,000 $16,740,062

$16,740,062 $15,990,062
$750,000 $16,740,062

294.1 Reduce funds for personnel and operations in the Advanced Communications program.

State General Funds

($563,689)

($563,689)

294.2 Reduce funds for operations in the Georgia Research Alliance program.

State General Funds

($4,502,348) ($4,502,348)

294.3 Eliminate funds for the Georgia Research Alliance Eminent Scholar.

($563,689) ($4,502,348)

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

3135

Tobacco Settlement Funds

($750,000)

($750,000)

($750,000)

294.98 Transfer funds to the Department of Economic Development's Innovation and Technology Program for the Georgia Research Alliance.

State General Funds

($4,502,347) ($4,502,347) ($4,502,347)

294.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to support research and development activities at Georgia's research universities to further strategic industries in the state. House: The purpose of this appropriation is to support research and development activities at Georgia's research universities to further strategic industries in the state. Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to support research and development activities at Georgia's research universities to further strategic industries in the state.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

294.100 -Research Consortium

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support research and development activities at Georgia's research universities to further

strategic industries in the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,421,678

$6,421,678

$6,421,678

State General Funds

$6,421,678

$6,421,678

$6,421,678

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,421,678

$6,421,678

$6,421,678

Skidaway Institute of Oceanography

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund research and educational programs regarding marine and ocean science and aquatic

environments.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,374,592 $1,374,592 $3,550,000 $2,650,000 $2,650,000
$900,000 $900,000 $4,924,592

$1,374,592 $1,374,592 $3,550,000 $2,650,000 $2,650,000
$900,000 $900,000 $4,924,592

$1,374,592 $1,374,592 $3,550,000 $2,650,000 $2,650,000
$900,000 $900,000 $4,924,592

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295.1 Reduce funds for personnel and operations. State General Funds

($144,491)

($144,491)

($144,491)

295.100 -Skidaway Institute of Oceanography

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund research and educational programs regarding marine and ocean science and aquatic

environments.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,230,101

$1,230,101

$1,230,101

State General Funds

$1,230,101

$1,230,101

$1,230,101

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,550,000

$3,550,000

$3,550,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$2,650,000

$2,650,000

$2,650,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$2,650,000

$2,650,000

$2,650,000

Sales and Services

$900,000

$900,000

$900,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$900,000

$900,000

$900,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,780,101

$4,780,101

$4,780,101

Teaching

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is provide funds to the Board of Regents for annual allocations to University System of Georgia

institutions for student instruction and to establish and operate other initiatives that promote, support, or extend student learning.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Budget Stabilization-Education CFDA84.394
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,698,668,785 $1,698,668,785
$23,186,142 $23,186,142 $3,597,731,160 $1,735,623,857 $1,735,623,857 $124,722,079 $124,722,079 $1,737,385,224 $1,737,385,224 $5,319,586,087

$1,698,668,785 $1,698,668,785
$23,186,142 $23,186,142 $3,597,731,160 $1,735,623,857 $1,735,623,857 $124,722,079 $124,722,079 $1,737,385,224 $1,737,385,224 $5,319,586,087

$1,698,668,785 $1,698,668,785
$23,186,142 $23,186,142 $3,597,731,160 $1,735,623,857 $1,735,623,857 $124,722,079 $124,722,079 $1,737,385,224 $1,737,385,224 $5,319,586,087

296.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$401,408

$0

$0

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

3137

296.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($628)

($628)

($628)

296.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$57,506

$57,506

$57,506

296.4 Reduce funds for personnel and operations.

State General Funds

($145,893,376) ($145,893,376) ($145,893,376)

296.5 Transfer funds from Public Service/Special Funding Initiatives program for Griffin Extension Teaching.

State General Funds

$849,108

$849,108

$849,108

296.6 Fund the medical school expansion within the University System's formula. (G:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

296.7 Reduce funds due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

ARRA-Budget Stabilization-Education CFDA84.394

($23,186,142) ($23,186,142) ($23,186,142)

296.8 Reduce funds for equalizing formula allocations within 5% of the FTE average for regional and comprehensive state universities that are below the average FTE, without reducing allocations to any of the other institutions. (S:NO)

State General Funds

($12,500,000)

$0

296.9 Redirect other funds to provide $19,000,000 in total funds to Georgia Gwinnett College for faculty to serve 8,000 students. (H:YES)(S:NO)

State General Funds

$0

$0

296.10 Increase funds for maintenance and operations.

State General Funds

$1,623,435

296.100 -Teaching

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is provide funds to the Board of Regents for annual allocations to University System of Georgia

institutions for student instruction and to establish and operate other initiatives that promote, support, or extend student learning.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,554,082,803 $1,541,181,395 $1,555,304,830

State General Funds

$1,554,082,803 $1,541,181,395 $1,555,304,830

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,597,731,160 $3,597,731,160 $3,597,731,160

Intergovernmental Transfers

$1,735,623,857 $1,735,623,857 $1,735,623,857

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$1,735,623,857 $1,735,623,857 $1,735,623,857

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$124,722,079 $124,722,079 $124,722,079

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Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services
Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$124,722,079 $1,737,385,224 $1,737,385,224 $5,151,813,963

$124,722,079 $1,737,385,224 $1,737,385,224 $5,138,912,555

$124,722,079 $1,737,385,224 $1,737,385,224 $5,153,035,990

Veterinary Medicine Experiment Station

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate and conduct research at the University of Georgia on animal disease problems of

present and potential concern to Georgia's livestock and poultry industries and to provide training and education in disease research,

surveillance, and intervention.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,763,992 $2,763,992 $2,763,992

$2,763,992 $2,763,992 $2,763,992

$2,763,992 $2,763,992 $2,763,992

297.1 Reduce funds for personnel and operations. State General Funds

($221,119)

($221,119)

($221,119)

297.100 -Veterinary Medicine Experiment Station

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate and conduct research at the University of Georgia on animal disease problems of

present and potential concern to Georgia's livestock and poultry industries and to provide training and education in disease research,

surveillance, and intervention.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,542,873

$2,542,873

$2,542,873

State General Funds

$2,542,873

$2,542,873

$2,542,873

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,542,873

$2,542,873

$2,542,873

Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide clinical instruction for veterinary medicine students, support research that enhances

the health and welfare of production and companion animals in Georgia, and address the shortage of veterinarians in Georgia and

the nation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services

$471,493 $471,493 $9,621,951 $9,621,951

$471,493 $471,493 $9,621,951 $9,621,951

$471,493 $471,493 $9,621,951 $9,621,951

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3139

Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,621,951 $10,093,444

$9,621,951 $10,093,444

$9,621,951 $10,093,444

298.1 Reduce funds for personnel. State General Funds

($37,719)

($37,719)

($37,719)

298.100 -Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide clinical instruction for veterinary medicine students, support research that enhances

the health and welfare of production and companion animals in Georgia, and address the shortage of veterinarians in Georgia and

the nation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$433,774

$433,774

$433,774

State General Funds

$433,774

$433,774

$433,774

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$9,621,951

$9,621,951

$9,621,951

Sales and Services

$9,621,951

$9,621,951

$9,621,951

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$9,621,951

$9,621,951

$9,621,951

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,055,725 $10,055,725 $10,055,725

Payments to Georgia Military College

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide quality basic education funding for grades six through twelve at Georgia Military

College's Junior Military College and preparatory school.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,424,555 $2,424,555 $2,424,555

$2,424,555 $2,424,555 $2,424,555

$2,424,555 $2,424,555 $2,424,555

299.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$15,857

$15,857

$15,857

299.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$1,003

$1,003

$1,003

299.3 Reduce funds for the Prep School ($147,292) and the Junior College ($70,918). (S:Reduce funds for the Prep School ($53,390) and the Junior College ($70,918))

State General Funds

($218,210)

($218,210)

($124,308)

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299.100 -Payments to Georgia Military College

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide quality basic education funding for grades six through twelve at Georgia Military

College's Junior Military College and preparatory school.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,223,205

$2,223,205

$2,317,107

State General Funds

$2,223,205

$2,223,205

$2,317,107

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,223,205

$2,223,205

$2,317,107

Payments to Public Telecommunications Commission, Georgia Continuation Budget The purpose of this appropriation is to create, produce, and distribute high quality programs and services that educate, inform, and entertain audiences and enrich the quality of their lives.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,125,833 $14,125,833 $14,125,833

$14,125,833 $14,125,833 $14,125,833

$14,125,833 $14,125,833 $14,125,833

300.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$2,670

$2,670

$2,670

300.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($105,041)

($105,041)

($105,041)

300.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$40,330

$40,330

$40,330

300.4 Reduce funds for three positions and operations.

State General Funds

($1,402,079) ($1,402,079) ($1,402,079)

300.5 Reduce funds for support services.

State General Funds

($280,416)

($280,416)

($280,416)

300.100 -Payments to Public Telecommunications Commission, Georgia Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to create, produce, and distribute high quality programs and services that educate, inform, and

entertain audiences and enrich the quality of their lives.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$12,381,297 $12,381,297 $12,381,297

State General Funds

$12,381,297 $12,381,297 $12,381,297

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,381,297 $12,381,297 $12,381,297

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Payments to the Georgia Cancer Coalition

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds to the Cancer Coalition for ongoing research and prevention.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,354,093 $0
$10,354,093 $10,354,093

$10,354,093 $0
$10,354,093 $10,354,093

$10,354,093 $0
$10,354,093 $10,354,093

301.1 Reduce funds for a Chief Operating Officer position ($183,074) and operations ($73,327). (H and S:Reduce operating expenses ($73,327), eliminate the Chief Operating Officer position ($183,074) through re-assigning those duties and creating a new position, Director of Cancer Patient Navigation and Survivorship Services funded with a grant)

Tobacco Settlement Funds

($256,401)

($256,401)

($256,401)

301.2 Reduce funds for tumor tissue banking.

Tobacco Settlement Funds

($19,000)

($19,000)

($19,000)

301.3 Reduce funds for Georgia Center for Oncology Research & Education (CORE).

Tobacco Settlement Funds

($20,000)

($20,000)

($20,000)

301.4 Reduce funds to delay recruitment of new Distinguished Cancer Clinicians and Scientists, and decrease award funding levels.

Tobacco Settlement Funds

($662,277)

($662,277) ($1,412,596)

301.5 Reduce funds for the Regional Cancer Coalitions.

Tobacco Settlement Funds

($108,000)

($108,000)

($108,000)

301.6 Replace state funds with prior year and other funds to fund the Georgia CORE and the Tumor and Tissue Repository grants.

Tobacco Settlement Funds

($869,150)

301.96 Transfer funds for grants to Department of Community Health's Health Care Access and Improvement program to provide $207,000 to each of the following Regional Cancer Coalitions: Central Georgia Cancer Coalition, East Georgia Cancer Coalition, Northwest Georgia Regional Cancer Coalition, Southeast Georgia Cancer Alliance, Southwest Georgia Cancer Coalition, and West Central Georgia Cancer Coalition.

Tobacco Settlement Funds

($1,242,000)

301.97 Transfer funds to the Georgia Board of Physicians Workforce Cancer Clinicians and Scientists for Distinguished Cancer Clinicians and Scientists grants and one grant management position ($65,596).

Tobacco Settlement Funds

($6,426,946)

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301.98 Transfer funds to the Department of Economic Development's Innovation and Technology program for the Georgia Cancer Coalition. (S:NO)

Tobacco Settlement Funds

($9,288,415) ($9,288,415)

$0

Section 40: Revenue, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Sales and Services Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$109,938,316 $109,788,316
$150,000 $1,413,901 $1,413,901 $29,966,836
$447,580 $28,659,256
$860,000 $191,507 $191,507 $141,510,560

$109,938,316 $109,788,316
$150,000 $1,413,901 $1,413,901 $29,966,836
$447,580 $28,659,256
$860,000 $191,507 $191,507 $141,510,560

$109,938,316 $109,788,316
$150,000 $1,413,901 $1,413,901 $29,966,836
$447,580 $28,659,256
$860,000 $191,507 $191,507 $141,510,560

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Sales and Services Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$109,585,508 $117,201,221

$109,435,508 $117,051,221

$150,000

$150,000

$1,413,901

$1,413,901

$1,413,901

$1,413,901

$34,976,901 $34,976,901

$447,580

$447,580

$33,669,321 $33,669,321

$860,000

$860,000

$191,507

$191,507

$191,507

$191,507

$146,167,817 $153,783,530

$139,691,569 $139,541,569
$150,000 $1,413,901 $1,413,901 $34,976,901
$447,580 $33,669,321
$860,000 $191,507 $191,507 $176,273,878

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Customer Service

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide assistance to customer inquiries about the administration of individual income tax,

sales and use tax, withholding tax, corporate tax, motor fuel and motor carrier taxes, and all registration functions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,649,354 $12,649,354
$350,580 $225,580 $225,580 $125,000 $125,000 $12,999,934

$12,649,354 $12,649,354
$350,580 $225,580 $225,580 $125,000 $125,000 $12,999,934

$12,649,354 $12,649,354
$350,580 $225,580 $225,580 $125,000 $125,000 $12,999,934

302.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($1,616)

($1,616)

($1,616)

302.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$128,711

$128,711

$128,711

302.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$50,860

$50,860

$50,860

302.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$231,103

$201,090

302.5 Increase funds for additional staff in the Customer Service Call Center to reduce wait times.

State General Funds

$1,200,000

302.100 -Customer Service

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide assistance to customer inquiries about the administration of individual income tax,

sales and use tax, withholding tax, corporate tax, motor fuel and motor carrier taxes, and all registration functions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$12,827,309 $13,058,412 $14,228,399

State General Funds

$12,827,309 $13,058,412 $14,228,399

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$350,580

$350,580

$350,580

Intergovernmental Transfers

$225,580

$225,580

$225,580

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$225,580

$225,580

$225,580

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Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$125,000 $125,000 $13,177,889

$125,000 $125,000 $13,408,992

$125,000 $125,000 $14,578,979

Departmental Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer and enforce the tax laws of the State of Georgia and provide general support

services to the operating programs of the Department of Revenue.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,439,330 $7,439,330
$484,210 $424,210 $424,210 $60,000 $60,000 $7,923,540

$7,439,330 $7,439,330
$484,210 $424,210 $424,210 $60,000 $60,000 $7,923,540

$7,439,330 $7,439,330
$484,210 $424,210 $424,210
$60,000 $60,000 $7,923,540

303.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($860)

($860)

($860)

303.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$26,267

$26,267

$26,267

303.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$41,132

$41,132

$41,132

303.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$178,750

$155,536

303.5 Reduce funds and direct the agency to outsource payroll functions to the State Accounting Office's Shared Services initiative starting December 1, 2011.

State General Funds

($51,926)

303.6 Utilize existing funds ($50,000) to provide for the coordination of specialty tag development and marketing. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

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303.100 -Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer and enforce the tax laws of the State of Georgia and provide general support

services to the operating programs of the Department of Revenue.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,505,869

$7,684,619

$7,609,479

State General Funds

$7,505,869

$7,684,619

$7,609,479

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$484,210

$484,210

$484,210

Sales and Services

$424,210

$424,210

$424,210

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$424,210

$424,210

$424,210

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties

$60,000

$60,000

$60,000

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized

$60,000

$60,000

$60,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,990,079

$8,168,829

$8,093,689

Forest Land Protection Grants

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide reimbursement for preferential assessment of qualifying conservation use forestland to

counties, municipalities, and school districts pursuant to OCGA48-5A-2, the "Forestland Protection Act," created by HB1211 and

HB1276 during the 2008 legislative session.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,584,551 $10,584,551 $10,584,551

$10,584,551 $10,584,551 $10,584,551

$10,584,551 $10,584,551 $10,584,551

304.1 Increase funds for reimbursement for preferential assessment of qualifying conservation use forestland to counties, municipalities, and school districts pursuant to O.C.G.A. 48-5A-2, the Forestland Protection Act, created by HB1211 and HB1276 during the 2008 legislative session. (S:Reduce funds to meet projections)

State General Funds

$4,000,000

$4,000,000

$3,381,969

304.100 -Forest Land Protection Grants

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide reimbursement for preferential assessment of qualifying conservation use forestland to

counties, municipalities, and school districts pursuant to OCGA48-5A-2, the "Forestland Protection Act," created by HB1211 and

HB1276 during the 2008 legislative session.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$14,584,551 $14,584,551 $13,966,520

State General Funds

$14,584,551 $14,584,551 $13,966,520

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,584,551 $14,584,551 $13,966,520

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Industry Regulation

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regulation of the distribution, sale, and consumption of alcoholic beverages, tobacco

products; ensure all coin operated amusement machines are properly licensed and decaled; and conduct checkpoints in areas where

reports indicate the use of dyed fuels in on-road vehicles.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,161,086 $3,011,086
$150,000 $187,422 $187,422 $2,960,996 $2,460,996 $2,460,996 $500,000 $500,000 $191,507 $191,507 $191,507 $6,501,011

$3,161,086 $3,011,086
$150,000 $187,422 $187,422 $2,960,996 $2,460,996 $2,460,996 $500,000 $500,000 $191,507 $191,507 $191,507 $6,501,011

$3,161,086 $3,011,086
$150,000 $187,422 $187,422 $2,960,996 $2,460,996 $2,460,996 $500,000 $500,000 $191,507 $191,507 $191,507 $6,501,011

305.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($578)

($578)

($578)

305.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$20,550

$20,550

$20,550

305.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$21,106

$21,106

$21,106

305.4 Replace funds with Tobacco Stamp Administration fees.

State General Funds Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($1,076,862) $1,076,862
$0

($1,076,862) $1,076,862
$0

($1,076,862) $1,076,862
$0

305.5 Replace funds with coin operated amusement machine licensing and administration fees authorized in HB1055 (2010 Session) and SB454 (2010 Session).

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State General Funds Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($600,000) $600,000
$0

($600,000) $600,000
$0

($600,000) $600,000
$0

305.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$91,153

$74,470

305.7 Increase funds for compliance investigators estimated to increase revenue collections by $6,450,000 in FY2012.

State General Funds

$2,755,000

305.8 Increase funds for compliance auditors estimated to increase revenue collections by $1,334,000 in FY2012.

State General Funds

$325,000

305.100 -Industry Regulation

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regulation of the distribution, sale, and consumption of alcoholic beverages, tobacco

products; ensure all coin operated amusement machines are properly licensed and decaled; and conduct checkpoints in areas where

reports indicate the use of dyed fuels in on-road vehicles.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,525,302

$1,616,455

$4,679,772

State General Funds

$1,375,302

$1,466,455

$4,529,772

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$187,422

$187,422

$187,422

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$187,422

$187,422

$187,422

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$4,637,858

$4,637,858

$4,637,858

Sales and Services

$4,137,858

$4,137,858

$4,137,858

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$4,137,858

$4,137,858

$4,137,858

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$191,507

$191,507

$191,507

State Funds Transfers

$191,507

$191,507

$191,507

Agency to Agency Contracts

$191,507

$191,507

$191,507

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,542,089

$6,633,242

$9,696,559

Office of Special Investigations

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate fraudulent taxpayer and criminal activities involving Department efforts.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,168,402 $2,168,402 $2,168,402

$2,168,402 $2,168,402 $2,168,402

$2,168,402 $2,168,402 $2,168,402

306.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($242)

($242)

($242)

306.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$7,417

$7,417

$7,417

306.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$5,817

$5,817

$5,817

306.4 Reduce one-time funds for equipment, uniforms, and motor vehicles provided in HB948 (2010 Session).

State General Funds

($126,000)

($126,000)

($126,000)

306.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$48,641

$42,324

306.6 Increase funds for fraud detection staff estimated to increase revenue collections by $36,680,000 in FY2012.

State General Funds

$632,000

306.98 Change the name of the Litigations and Investigations program to Office of Special Investigations. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

306.100 -Office of Special Investigations

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate fraudulent taxpayer and criminal activities involving Department efforts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,055,394

$2,104,035

$2,729,718

State General Funds

$2,055,394

$2,104,035

$2,729,718

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,055,394

$2,104,035

$2,729,718

Local Government Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist local tax officials with the administration of state tax laws and administer the unclaimed

property unit.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$2,136,412 $2,136,412

$2,136,412 $2,136,412

$2,136,412 $2,136,412

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,246,702 $2,246,702 $2,246,702 $4,383,114

$2,246,702 $2,246,702 $2,246,702 $4,383,114

$2,246,702 $2,246,702 $2,246,702 $4,383,114

307.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($443)

($443)

($443)

307.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$38,938

$38,938

$38,938

307.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$21,157

$21,157

$21,157

307.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$74,113

$64,488

307.100 -Local Government Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist local tax officials with the administration of state tax laws and administer the unclaimed

property unit.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,196,064

$2,270,177

$2,260,552

State General Funds

$2,196,064

$2,270,177

$2,260,552

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,246,702

$2,246,702

$2,246,702

Sales and Services

$2,246,702

$2,246,702

$2,246,702

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$2,246,702

$2,246,702

$2,246,702

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,442,766

$4,516,879

$4,507,254

Local Tax Officials Retirement and FICA

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide state retirement benefits and employer share of FICA to local tax officials.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000

$1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000

$1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000

308.1 Increase funds for payments to the Employee Retirement System (ERS) for county tax officials. (H and S:Increase funds to meet the annual required contribution as required by the latest actuarial report)

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State General Funds

$601,163

$5,984,996

$5,984,996

308.100 -Local Tax Officials Retirement and FICA

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide state retirement benefits and employer share of FICA to local tax officials.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,601,163

$6,984,996

$6,984,996

State General Funds

$1,601,163

$6,984,996

$6,984,996

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,601,163

$6,984,996

$6,984,996

Motor Vehicle Registration and Titling

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to establish motor vehicle ownership by maintaining title and registration records and validate

rebuilt vehicles for road-worthiness for new title issuance.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Fees Retained for License Plate Production Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,690,777 $4,690,777 $1,226,479 $1,226,479 $9,946,558 $9,946,558 $3,926,892 $6,019,666 $15,863,814

$4,690,777 $4,690,777 $1,226,479 $1,226,479 $9,946,558 $9,946,558 $3,926,892 $6,019,666 $15,863,814

$4,690,777 $4,690,777 $1,226,479 $1,226,479 $9,946,558 $9,946,558 $3,926,892 $6,019,666 $15,863,814

309.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($1,592)

($1,592)

($1,592)

309.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$218,175

$218,175

$218,175

309.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$50,860

$50,860

$50,860

309.4 Reduce funds for county tag printers.

State General Funds

($686,194)

($686,194)

($686,194)

309.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$221,480

$192,717

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309.100 -Motor Vehicle Registration and Titling

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to establish motor vehicle ownership by maintaining title and registration records and validate

rebuilt vehicles for road-worthiness for new title issuance.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,272,026

$4,493,506

$4,464,743

State General Funds

$4,272,026

$4,493,506

$4,464,743

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,226,479

$1,226,479

$1,226,479

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,226,479

$1,226,479

$1,226,479

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$9,946,558

$9,946,558

$9,946,558

Sales and Services

$9,946,558

$9,946,558

$9,946,558

Fees Retained for License Plate Production

$3,926,892

$3,926,892

$3,926,892

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$6,019,666

$6,019,666

$6,019,666

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$15,445,063 $15,666,543 $15,637,780

Revenue Processing

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that all tax payments are received, credited, and deposited according to sound business

practices and the law, and to ensure that all tax returns are reviewed and recorded to accurately update taxpayer information.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,838,818 $11,838,818 $11,838,818

$11,838,818 $11,838,818 $11,838,818

$11,838,818 $11,838,818 $11,838,818

310.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($1,222)

($1,222)

($1,222)

310.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$106,615

$106,615

$106,615

310.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$38,454

$38,454

$38,454

310.4 Reduce funds to reflect efficiencies in operations resulting from an increase in e-filing.

State General Funds

($165,352)

($165,352)

($165,352)

310.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$175,283

$152,519

310.6 Increase funds for additional workers in the processing center.

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State General Funds

$1,200,000

310.100 -Revenue Processing

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that all tax payments are received, credited, and deposited according to sound business

practices and the law, and to ensure that all tax returns are reviewed and recorded to accurately update taxpayer information.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$11,817,313 $11,992,596 $13,169,832

State General Funds

$11,817,313 $11,992,596 $13,169,832

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,817,313 $11,992,596 $13,169,832

Tax Compliance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to audit tax accounts, ensure compliance, and collect on delinquent accounts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$30,426,085 $30,426,085 $13,577,790
$222,000 $222,000 $13,355,790 $13,355,790 $44,003,875

$30,426,085 $30,426,085 $13,577,790
$222,000 $222,000 $13,355,790 $13,355,790 $44,003,875

$30,426,085 $30,426,085 $13,577,790
$222,000 $222,000 $13,355,790 $13,355,790 $44,003,875

311.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($4,688)

($4,688)

($4,688)

311.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$306,712

$306,712

$306,712

311.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$194,536

$194,536

$194,536

311.4 Replace funds with fees associated with issuing garnishments against delinquent personal income tax filers. (S:Reflect projected revenues)

State General Funds Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($2,000,000) $2,000,000
$0

($2,000,000) $2,000,000
$0

($1,000,000) $1,000,000
$0

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311.5 Replace funds with additional Cost of Collection fees.

State General Funds Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($808,203) $808,203
$0

($808,203) $808,203
$0

($808,203) $808,203
$0

311.6 Replace funds with additional FiFa fee revenue. (S:Reflect projected revenues)

State General Funds Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($525,000) $525,000
$0

($525,000) $525,000
$0

($1,525,000) $1,525,000
$0

311.7 Increase funds to annualize funding added in HB947 (2010 Session) for personnel as a Special Project for additional tax compliance officers and revenue agents.

State General Funds

$8,716,250

$8,716,250

$8,716,250

311.8 Reduce funds added in HB947 (2010 Session) in the Special Project - Tax Compliance Auditors program.

State General Funds

($9,175,000) ($9,175,000) ($9,175,000)

311.9 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$761,120

$662,275

311.10 Increase funds for out of state auditors estimated to increase revenue collections by $9,000,000 in FY2012.

State General Funds

$3,960,000

311.11 Increase funds for in-state auditors estimated to increase revenue collections by $8,000,000 in FY2012.

State General Funds

$4,150,000

311.12 Increase funds for revenue agents estimated to increase revenue collections by $49,725,000 in FY2012.

State General Funds

$7,720,000

311.13 Increase funds for staff at an additional regional office estimated to increase revenue collections by $9,750,000 in FY2012.

State General Funds

$1,513,000

311.100 -Tax Compliance

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to audit tax accounts, ensure compliance, and collect on delinquent accounts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$27,130,692 $27,891,812 $45,135,967

State General Funds

$27,130,692 $27,891,812 $45,135,967

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$16,910,993 $16,910,993 $16,910,993

Intergovernmental Transfers

$222,000

$222,000

$222,000

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Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services
Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$222,000 $16,688,993 $16,688,993 $44,041,685

$222,000 $16,688,993 $16,688,993 $44,802,805

$222,000 $16,688,993 $16,688,993 $62,046,960

Tax Policy

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to conduct all administrative appeals of tax assessments; draft regulations for taxes collected by

the department; support the State Board of Equalization; and draft letter rulings and provide research and analysis related to all tax

law and policy inquiries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,399,864 $1,399,864
$400,000 $100,000 $100,000 $300,000 $300,000 $1,799,864

$1,399,864 $1,399,864
$400,000 $100,000 $100,000 $300,000 $300,000 $1,799,864

$1,399,864 $1,399,864
$400,000 $100,000 $100,000 $300,000 $300,000 $1,799,864

312.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($160)

($160)

($160)

312.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$1,236

$1,236

$1,236

312.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$7,928

$7,928

$7,928

312.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$51,331

$44,665

312.98 Change the name of the Tax Law and Policy program to Tax Policy. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

3155

312.100 -Tax Policy

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to conduct all administrative appeals of tax assessments; draft regulations for taxes collected by

the department; support the State Board of Equalization; and draft letter rulings and provide research and analysis related to all tax

law and policy inquiries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,408,868

$1,460,199

$1,453,533

State General Funds

$1,408,868

$1,460,199

$1,453,533

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$400,000

$400,000

$400,000

Sales and Services

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties

$300,000

$300,000

$300,000

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized

$300,000

$300,000

$300,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,808,868

$1,860,199

$1,853,533

Technology Support Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support the department in information technology and provide electronic filing services to

taxpayers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$22,443,637 $22,443,637 $22,443,637

$22,443,637 $22,443,637 $22,443,637

$22,443,637 $22,443,637 $22,443,637

313.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($932)

($932)

($932)

313.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$690,526

$690,526

$690,526

313.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$82,931

$82,931

$82,931

313.4 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($555,205)

($555,205)

($555,205)

313.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$398,906

$347,101

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313.100 -Technology Support Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support the department in information technology and provide electronic filing services to

taxpayers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$22,660,957 $23,059,863 $23,008,058

State General Funds

$22,660,957 $23,059,863 $23,008,058

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$22,660,957 $23,059,863 $23,008,058

The Department is authorized, per OCGA 40-2-31, to retain $3.88 per license plate manufactured and issued. The Department is not authorized to retain the $1.00 county allocation from the manufacturing fee even if the Department directly issues the license plate.

Section 41: Secretary of State
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$31,415,522 $31,415,522
$85,000 $85,000 $1,670,418 $41,900 $1,628,518 $33,170,940

$31,415,522 $31,415,522
$85,000 $85,000 $1,670,418 $41,900 $1,628,518 $33,170,940

$31,415,522 $31,415,522
$85,000 $85,000 $1,670,418 $41,900 $1,628,518 $33,170,940

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Reserved Fund Balances Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$29,471,765 $29,465,635

$29,471,765 $29,465,635

$85,000

$85,000

$85,000

$85,000

$1,670,418

$1,670,418

$41,900

$41,900

$1,628,518 $31,227,183

$1,628,518 $31,221,053

$29,716,380 $29,716,380
$85,000 $85,000 $1,744,930 $41,900 $74,512 $1,628,518 $31,546,310

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3157

Archives and Records

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain the archives of the state; document and interpret the history of the Georgia State

Capitol building; and assist State Agencies with adequately documenting their activities, administering their records management

programs, scheduling their records, and transferring their non-current records to the State Records Center.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Sales and Services Record Center Storage Fees Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,643,588 $4,643,588
$532,671 $21,900 $21,900 $510,771 $435,771 $75,000 $5,176,259

$4,643,588 $4,643,588
$532,671 $21,900 $21,900 $510,771 $435,771 $75,000 $5,176,259

$4,643,588 $4,643,588
$532,671 $21,900 $21,900
$510,771 $435,771
$75,000 $5,176,259

314.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($7,092)

($7,092)

($12,469)

314.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($52,795)

($52,795)

($41,751)

314.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$21,592

$21,592

$21,592

314.4 Reduce funds for three vacant positions.

State General Funds

($66,195)

($66,195)

($66,195)

314.5 Reduce funds for operations and replace with other funds.

State General Funds

($48,000)

($48,000)

($48,000)

314.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$55,798

$48,552

314.7 Reduce funds for personnel and reflect savings from reduced hours and security contract. (S:Restore funds to allow the Archives building to remain open to the public one day each week)

State General Funds

($260,458)

($130,458)

3158

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314.100 -Archives and Records

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain the archives of the state; document and interpret the history of the Georgia State

Capitol building; and assist State Agencies with adequately documenting their activities, administering their records management

programs, scheduling their records, and transferring their non-current records to the State Records Center.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,491,098

$4,286,438

$4,414,859

State General Funds

$4,491,098

$4,286,438

$4,414,859

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$532,671

$532,671

$532,671

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$21,900

$21,900

$21,900

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$21,900

$21,900

$21,900

Sales and Services

$510,771

$510,771

$510,771

Record Center Storage Fees

$435,771

$435,771

$435,771

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$75,000

$75,000

$75,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,023,769

$4,819,109

$4,947,530

Corporations

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to accept and review filings made pursuant to statutes; to issue certifications of records on file;

and to provide general information to the public on all filed entities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,266,854 $1,266,854
$739,512 $739,512 $739,512 $2,006,366

$1,266,854 $1,266,854
$739,512 $739,512 $739,512 $2,006,366

$1,266,854 $1,266,854
$739,512 $739,512 $739,512 $2,006,366

315.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($1,934)

($1,934)

($3,235)

315.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($14,403)

($14,403)

($4,633)

315.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$5,891

$5,891

$5,891

315.4 Reduce funds for two vacant positions. (H and S:Reflect actual salaries and benefits savings)

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State General Funds

($68,455)

($88,940)

($88,940)

315.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$55,471

$48,267

315.100 -Corporations

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to accept and review filings made pursuant to statutes; to issue certifications of records on file;

and to provide general information to the public on all filed entities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,187,953

$1,222,939

$1,224,204

State General Funds

$1,187,953

$1,222,939

$1,224,204

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$739,512

$739,512

$739,512

Sales and Services

$739,512

$739,512

$739,512

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$739,512

$739,512

$739,512

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,927,465

$1,962,451

$1,963,716

Elections

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer all duties imposed upon the Secretary of State by providing all required filing and

public information services, performing all certification and commissioning duties required by law and assisting candidates, local

governments, and citizens in interpreting and complying with all election, voter registration and financial disclosure laws.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,889,561 $4,889,561
$85,000 $85,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $5,024,561

$4,889,561 $4,889,561
$85,000 $85,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $5,024,561

$4,889,561 $4,889,561
$85,000 $85,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $5,024,561

316.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($7,466)

($7,466)

($4,696)

316.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($55,591)

($55,591)

($194,810)

316.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

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State General Funds

$22,736

$22,736

$22,736

316.4 Reduce funds for two vacant ballot builder positions and use services provided under contract with Kennesaw State University.

State General Funds

($111,526)

($111,526)

($111,526)

316.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$47,547

$41,372

316.100 -Elections

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer all duties imposed upon the Secretary of State by providing all required filing and

public information services, performing all certification and commissioning duties required by law and assisting candidates, local

governments, and citizens in interpreting and complying with all election, voter registration and financial disclosure laws.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,737,714

$4,785,261

$4,642,637

State General Funds

$4,737,714

$4,785,261

$4,642,637

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$85,000

$85,000

$85,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$85,000

$85,000

$85,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

Sales and Services

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,872,714

$4,920,261

$4,777,637

Office Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to the Office of Secretary of State and its attached agencies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,008,295 $6,008,295
$128,235 $128,235 $128,235 $6,136,530

$6,008,295 $6,008,295
$128,235 $128,235 $128,235 $6,136,530

$6,008,295 $6,008,295
$128,235 $128,235 $128,235 $6,136,530

317.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($9,174)

($9,174)

317.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

($115)

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State General Funds

($68,311)

($68,311)

($33,823)

317.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$27,938

$27,938

$27,938

317.4 Reduce funds for eight vacant positions. (S:Restore funds for the Tifton office)

State General Funds

($446,833)

($446,833)

($396,833)

317.5 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($66,000)

($66,000)

($66,000)

317.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$167,989

$146,173

317.7 Reduce funds and direct the agency to outsource payroll functions to the State Accounting Office's Shared Services initiative starting December 1, 2011.

State General Funds

($25,287)

317.100 -Office Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to the Office of Secretary of State and its attached agencies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,445,915

$5,613,904

$5,660,348

State General Funds

$5,445,915

$5,613,904

$5,660,348

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$128,235

$128,235

$128,235

Sales and Services

$128,235

$128,235

$128,235

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$128,235

$128,235

$128,235

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,574,150

$5,742,139

$5,788,583

Professional Licensing Boards

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public health and welfare by supporting all operations of Boards which license

professions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,993,419 $6,993,419
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $7,143,419

$6,993,419 $6,993,419
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $7,143,419

$6,993,419 $6,993,419
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $7,143,419

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318.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($10,679)

($10,679)

($34,679)

318.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($79,511)

($79,511)

$6,257

318.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$32,519

$32,519

$32,519

318.4 Reduce funds for seven vacant positions. (H and S:Eliminate four additional positions)

State General Funds

($218,415)

($477,458)

($477,458)

318.5 Reduce funds for board member per diems.

State General Funds

($40,000)

($40,000)

($40,000)

318.6 Reduce funds by eliminating the requirement for the Pharmacy Board state exam and using the national pharmacy exam for licensing. (H:NO)(S:NO)

State General Funds

($24,000)

$0

$0

318.7 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$168,886

$146,953

318.8 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($22,000)

($22,000)

318.9 Transfer funds from the Office of Customer Service to retain revenue-generating personnel and sustain current services to businesses.

State General Funds

$200,000

318.100 -Professional Licensing Boards

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public health and welfare by supporting all operations of Boards which license

professions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,653,333

$6,565,176

$6,805,011

State General Funds

$6,653,333

$6,565,176

$6,805,011

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

Sales and Services

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,803,333

$6,715,176

$6,955,011

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3163

Securities

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for the administration and enforcement of the Georgia Securities Act, the Georgia

Charitable Solicitations Act, and the Georgia Cemetery Act. Functions under each act include registration, examinations,

investigation, and administrative enforcement actions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,048,116 $1,048,116
$50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $1,098,116

$1,048,116 $1,048,116
$50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $1,098,116

$1,048,116 $1,048,116
$50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $1,098,116

319.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($1,600)

($1,600)

($7,310)

319.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($11,916)

($11,916)

($13,767)

319.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$4,874

$4,874

$4,874

319.4 Reduce funds for two vacant positions. (H and S:Recognize two additional vacancies)

State General Funds

($123,491)

($231,994)

($231,994)

319.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$19,748

$17,183

319.100 -Securities

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for the administration and enforcement of the Georgia Securities Act, the Georgia

Charitable Solicitations Act, and the Georgia Cemetery Act. Functions under each act include registration, examinations,

investigation, and administrative enforcement actions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$915,983

$827,228

$817,102

State General Funds

$915,983

$827,228

$817,102

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

Sales and Services

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$50,000 $965,983

$50,000 $877,228

$50,000 $867,102

Commission on the Holocaust, Georgia

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to teach the lessons of the Holocaust to present and future generations of Georgians in order to

create an awareness of the enormity of the crimes of prejudice and inhumanity.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$261,500 $261,500 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $281,500

$261,500 $261,500 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $281,500

$261,500 $261,500
$20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $281,500

320.1 Reduce funds for operations. (H:Provide for the salaries of two positions and enhance private fundraising opportunities)

State General Funds

($19,972)

($47,217)

($19,972)

320.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$10,379

$9,031

320.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$515

320.100 -Commission on the Holocaust, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to teach the lessons of the Holocaust to present and future generations of Georgians in order to

create an awareness of the enormity of the crimes of prejudice and inhumanity.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$241,528

$224,662

$251,074

State General Funds

$241,528

$224,662

$251,074

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$261,528

$244,662

$271,074

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3165

Drugs and Narcotics Agency, Georgia

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide enforcement and oversee all laws and regulations pertaining to controlled substances

and dangerous drugs, and to ensure only licensed facilities or persons dispense or distribute pharmaceuticals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,097,674 $2,097,674 $2,097,674

$2,097,674 $2,097,674 $2,097,674

$2,097,674 $2,097,674 $2,097,674

321.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($3,203)

($3,203)

$2,713

321.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($1,962)

($1,962)

($1,962)

321.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$9,754

$9,754

$9,754

321.4 Reduce funds for two vacant compliance investigator positions.

State General Funds

($157,415)

($157,415)

($157,415)

321.5 Reduce funds for motor vehicles to accurately reflect the needs of a reduced investigation staff.

State General Funds

($42,000)

($42,000)

($42,000)

321.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$41,711

$36,294

321.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the general public by providing an enforcement presence to oversee all laws and regulations pertaining to controlled substances and dangerous drugs. House: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the general public by providing an enforcement presence to oversee all laws and regulations pertaining to controlled substances and dangerous drugs. Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the general public by providing an enforcement presence to oversee all laws and regulations pertaining to controlled substances and dangerous drugs.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

321.100 -Drugs and Narcotics Agency, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the general public by providing an enforcement

presence to oversee all laws and regulations pertaining to controlled substances and dangerous drugs.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,902,848 $1,902,848 $1,902,848

$1,944,559 $1,944,559 $1,944,559

$1,945,058 $1,945,058 $1,945,058

Real Estate Commission

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer the license law for real estate brokers and salespersons and to provide

administrative support to the Georgia Real Estate Appraisers Board in their administration of the Real Estate Appraisal.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,075,394 $3,075,394 $3,075,394

$3,075,394 $3,075,394 $3,075,394

$3,075,394 $3,075,394 $3,075,394

322.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($4,696)

($4,696)

$7,338

322.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$281

$281

$281

322.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$14,300

$14,300

$14,300

322.4 Reduce funds for positions vacated by retirement and reduce use of hourly employees.

State General Funds

($210,000)

($210,000)

($210,000)

322.5 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($10,000)

($10,000)

($10,000)

322.6 Reduce funds for contracts.

State General Funds

($17,252)

($17,252)

($17,252)

322.7 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$69,419

$60,403

322.8 Replace funds for intake positions with licensee education functions.

State General Funds Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($74,512) $74,512
$0

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

3167

322.100 -Real Estate Commission

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer the license law for real estate brokers and salespersons and to provide

administrative support to the Georgia Real Estate Appraisers Board in their administration of the Real Estate Appraisal.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,848,027

$2,917,446

$2,845,952

State General Funds

$2,848,027

$2,917,446

$2,845,952

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$74,512

Reserved Fund Balances

$74,512

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$74,512

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,848,027

$2,917,446

$2,920,464

State Ethics Commission

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the integrity of the democratic process and ensure compliance by candidates, public

officials, non-candidate campaign committees, lobbyists and vendors with Georgia's Campaign and Financial Disclosure

requirements.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,131,121 $1,131,121 $1,131,121

$1,131,121 $1,131,121 $1,131,121

$1,131,121 $1,131,121 $1,131,121

323.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($1,727)

($1,727)

$4,367

323.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($832)

($832)

($832)

323.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$5,260

$5,260

$5,260

323.4 Reduce funds by deferring the hiring of one software programmer and one database administrator.

State General Funds

($86,456)

($86,456)

($86,456)

323.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$30,656

$26,675

323.6 Increase funds for certified mailings per HB232 (2011 session).

State General Funds

$30,000

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323.100 -State Ethics Commission

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the integrity of the democratic process and ensure compliance by candidates, public

officials, non-candidate campaign committees, lobbyists and vendors with Georgia's Campaign and Financial Disclosure

requirements.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,047,366

$1,078,022

$1,110,135

State General Funds

$1,047,366

$1,078,022

$1,110,135

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,047,366

$1,078,022

$1,110,135

Section 42: Soil and Water Conservation Commission
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Watershed Rehabilitation Program CFDA10.916 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Intergovernmental Transfers
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Federal Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$2,774,843 $2,774,843 $4,062,442 $2,053,194 $2,009,248
$615,498 $42,237 $573,261 $539,920 $281,489 $258,431 $7,992,703

$2,774,843 $2,774,843 $4,062,442 $2,053,194 $2,009,248
$615,498 $42,237 $573,261 $539,920 $281,489 $258,431 $7,992,703

$2,774,843 $2,774,843 $4,062,442 $2,053,194 $2,009,248
$615,498 $42,237
$573,261 $539,920 $281,489 $258,431 $7,992,703

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Intergovernmental Transfers
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers

Section Total - Final

$2,546,076

$2,585,361

$2,546,076

$2,585,361

$2,009,248

$2,009,248

$2,009,248

$2,009,248

$615,498

$615,498

$42,237

$42,237

$573,261

$573,261

$539,920

$539,920

$281,489

$281,489

$2,602,413 $2,602,413 $2,009,248 $2,009,248
$615,498 $42,237
$573,261 $539,920 $281,489

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

3169

Federal Funds Transfers TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$258,431 $5,710,742

$258,431 $5,750,027

$258,431 $5,767,079

Commission Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect, conserve, and improve the soil and water resources of the State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$710,670 $710,670 $710,670

$710,670 $710,670 $710,670

$710,670 $710,670 $710,670

324.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($2,845)

($2,845)

($2,845)

324.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($1,068)

($1,068)

($1,068)

324.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$4,847

$4,847

$4,847

324.4 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($8,909)

($8,909)

($8,909)

324.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$18,627

$16,208

324.100 -Commission Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect, conserve, and improve the soil and water resources of the State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$702,695

$721,322

$718,903

State General Funds

$702,695

$721,322

$718,903

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$702,695

$721,322

$718,903

Conservation of Agricultural Water Supplies

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to conserve ground and surface water in Georgia by increasing the uniformity and efficiency of

agricultural water irrigation systems, by installing meters on sites with permits for agricultural use to obtain data on agricultural

water usage, and by administering the use of federal funds to construct and renovate agricultural water catchments.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$258,745 $258,745 $1,796,148 $1,796,148 $511,686 $511,686 $511,686 $2,566,579

$258,745 $258,745 $1,796,148 $1,796,148 $511,686 $511,686 $511,686 $2,566,579

$258,745 $258,745 $1,796,148 $1,796,148 $511,686 $511,686 $511,686 $2,566,579

325.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($2,246)

($2,246)

($2,246)

325.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($175)

($175)

($175)

325.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$1,060

$1,060

$1,060

325.4 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($28,037)

($28,037)

($28,037)

325.5 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($422)

($422)

($422)

325.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$4,606

$4,008

325.100 -Conservation of Agricultural Water Supplies

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to conserve ground and surface water in Georgia by increasing the uniformity and efficiency of

agricultural water irrigation systems, by installing meters on sites with permits for agricultural use to obtain data on agricultural

water usage, and by administering the use of federal funds to construct and renovate agricultural water catchments.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$228,925

$233,531

$232,933

State General Funds

$228,925

$233,531

$232,933

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,796,148

$1,796,148

$1,796,148

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,796,148

$1,796,148

$1,796,148

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$511,686

$511,686

$511,686

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

3171

Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$511,686 $511,686 $2,536,759

$511,686 $511,686 $2,541,365

$511,686 $511,686 $2,540,767

Conservation of Soil and Water Resources

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to conserve Georgia's rural and urban natural resources by providing grants to encourage the

reduction of erosion and other non-point source pollution from agricultural lands, by providing technical assistance teaching best

management practices on erosion and sedimentation control to landowners and local governments, by certifying erosion and

sedimentation control personnel, and by reviewing and approving erosion and sedimentation control plans for soil and water

conservation districts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts Federal Funds Transfers FF Water Quality Management Planning CFDA66.454
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,464,183 $1,464,183
$213,100 $213,100 $103,812 $42,237 $42,237 $61,575 $61,575 $539,920 $281,489 $281,489 $258,431 $258,431 $2,321,015

$1,464,183 $1,464,183
$213,100 $213,100 $103,812 $42,237 $42,237 $61,575 $61,575 $539,920 $281,489 $281,489 $258,431 $258,431 $2,321,015

$1,464,183 $1,464,183
$213,100 $213,100 $103,812
$42,237 $42,237 $61,575 $61,575 $539,920 $281,489 $281,489 $258,431 $258,431 $2,321,015

326.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($9,285)

($9,285)

($9,285)

326.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($660)

($660)

($660)

326.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$8,331

$8,331

$8,331

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326.4 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($56,664)

($56,664)

326.5 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($73,662)

($99,123)

326.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$37,859

($56,664) ($73,662) $32,942

326.100 -Conservation of Soil and Water Resources

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to conserve Georgia's rural and urban natural resources by providing grants to encourage the

reduction of erosion and other non-point source pollution from agricultural lands, by providing technical assistance teaching best

management practices on erosion and sedimentation control to landowners and local governments, by certifying erosion and

sedimentation control personnel, and by reviewing and approving erosion and sedimentation control plans for soil and water

conservation districts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,332,243

$1,344,641

$1,365,185

State General Funds

$1,332,243

$1,344,641

$1,365,185

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$213,100

$213,100

$213,100

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$213,100

$213,100

$213,100

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$103,812

$103,812

$103,812

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$42,237

$42,237

$42,237

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$42,237

$42,237

$42,237

Intergovernmental Transfers

$61,575

$61,575

$61,575

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$61,575

$61,575

$61,575

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$539,920

$539,920

$539,920

State Funds Transfers

$281,489

$281,489

$281,489

Agency to Agency Contracts

$281,489

$281,489

$281,489

Federal Funds Transfers

$258,431

$258,431

$258,431

FF Water Quality Management Planning CFDA66.454

$258,431

$258,431

$258,431

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,189,075

$2,201,473

$2,222,017

U.S.D.A. Flood Control Watershed Structures

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to inspect, maintain and provide assistance to owners of USDA flood control structures so that

they comply with the state Safe Dams Act.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

3173

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Watershed Rehabilitation Program CFDA10.916
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$152,397 $152,397 $2,053,194 $2,053,194 $2,205,591

$152,397 $152,397 $2,053,194 $2,053,194 $2,205,591

$152,397 $152,397 $2,053,194 $2,053,194 $2,205,591

327.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($150)

($150)

($150)

327.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$151

$151

$151

327.3 Reduce funds for watershed repair.

State General Funds

($30,000)

($30,000)

($30,000)

327.4 Reduce funds to reflect the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

ARRA-Watershed Rehabilitation Program CFDA10.916

($2,053,194) ($2,053,194) ($2,053,194)

327.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$843

$733

327.100 -U.S.D.A. Flood Control Watershed Structures

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to inspect, maintain and provide assistance to owners of USDA flood control structures so that

they comply with the state Safe Dams Act.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$122,398

$123,241

$123,131

State General Funds

$122,398

$123,241

$123,131

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$122,398

$123,241

$123,131

Water Resources and Land Use Planning

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for planning and research on water management, erosion and sedimentation

control.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$188,848 $188,848 $188,848

$188,848 $188,848 $188,848

$188,848 $188,848 $188,848

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328.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($449)

($449)

($449)

328.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($38)

($38)

($38)

328.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$759

$759

$759

328.4 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($4,219)

($4,219)

($4,219)

328.5 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($86)

($86)

($86)

328.6 Reduce funds for contracts for water-related studies.

State General Funds

($25,000)

($25,000)

($25,000)

328.7 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$2,811

$2,446

328.100 -Water Resources and Land Use Planning

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for planning and research on water management, erosion and sedimentation

control.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$159,815

$162,626

$162,261

State General Funds

$159,815

$162,626

$162,261

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$159,815

$162,626

$162,261

Section 43: State Personnel Administration
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$1,157,723 $1,086,148
$71,575 $9,163,076 $9,163,076 $10,320,799

$1,157,723 $1,086,148
$71,575 $9,163,076 $9,163,076 $10,320,799

$1,157,723 $1,086,148
$71,575 $9,163,076 $9,163,076 $10,320,799

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

3175

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$1,157,723

$1,157,723

$1,086,148

$1,086,148

$71,575

$71,575

$8,426,139

$8,426,139

$8,426,139

$8,426,139

$9,583,862

$9,583,862

$4,602,420 $4,530,845
$71,575 $7,892,030 $7,892,030 $12,494,450

Recruitment and Staffing Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide hands-on assistance via career fairs, Recruitment Advisory Council workshops,

strategic recruitment planning, and consultation services to help attract the right people with the right mix of skills, abilities, interests,

and job match to meet state agencies' specific needs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Merit System Assessments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $1,173,280 $1,173,280 $1,173,280 $1,173,280

$0 $0 $1,173,280 $1,173,280 $1,173,280 $1,173,280

$0 $0 $1,173,280 $1,173,280 $1,173,280 $1,173,280

329.1 Reduce funds for operations. Merit System Assessments 329.2 Reduce funds for contracts. Merit System Assessments 329.3 Adjust funds to reflect expenditures. Merit System Assessments

($20,119) ($30,000)

($20,119) ($30,000)

($20,119) ($30,000) $468,081

329.100 -Recruitment and Staffing Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide hands-on assistance via career fairs, Recruitment Advisory Council workshops,

strategic recruitment planning, and consultation services to help attract the right people with the right mix of skills, abilities, interests,

and job match to meet state agencies' specific needs.

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$1,123,161

$1,123,161

$1,591,242

State Funds Transfers

$1,123,161

$1,123,161

$1,591,242

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Merit System Assessments TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,123,161 $1,123,161

$1,123,161 $1,123,161

$1,591,242 $1,591,242

System Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative and technical support to the agency.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Merit System Assessments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $150,433 $78,858 $78,858 $71,575 $71,575 $3,018,600 $3,018,600 $3,018,600 $3,169,033

$0 $0 $150,433 $78,858 $78,858 $71,575 $71,575 $3,018,600 $3,018,600 $3,018,600 $3,169,033

$0 $0 $150,433 $78,858 $78,858 $71,575 $71,575 $3,018,600 $3,018,600 $3,018,600 $3,169,033

330.1 Remit payment to the State Treasury (Total Funds: $1,947,035). (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:Add $500,000 to the payments to Treasury)

Merit System Assessments

$0

$0

$0

330.2 Reduce funds for personnel.

Merit System Assessments

($253,113)

($253,113)

($253,113)

330.3 Reduce funds for operations.

Merit System Assessments

($36,584)

($36,584)

($36,584)

330.4 Reduce funds for equipment.

Merit System Assessments

($20,000)

($20,000)

($20,000)

330.5 Reduce funds for contracts.

Merit System Assessments

($116,241)

($116,241)

($116,241)

330.6 Adjust funds to reflect expenditures.

Merit System Assessments

$938,304

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

330.100 -System Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative and technical support to the agency.

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$150,433

$150,433

$150,433

Reserved Fund Balances

$78,858

$78,858

$78,858

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$78,858

$78,858

$78,858

Sales and Services

$71,575

$71,575

$71,575

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$71,575

$71,575

$71,575

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$2,592,662

$2,592,662

$3,530,966

State Funds Transfers

$2,592,662

$2,592,662

$3,530,966

Merit System Assessments

$2,592,662

$2,592,662

$3,530,966

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,743,095

$2,743,095

$3,681,399

Total Compensation and Rewards

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure fair and consistent employee compensation practices across state agencies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Merit System Assessments Merit System Training and Compensation Fees
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $1,007,290 $1,007,290 $1,007,290 $2,677,902 $2,677,902 $2,650,063 $27,839 $3,685,192

$0 $0 $1,007,290 $1,007,290 $1,007,290 $2,677,902 $2,677,902 $2,650,063 $27,839 $3,685,192

$0 $0 $1,007,290 $1,007,290 $1,007,290 $2,677,902 $2,677,902 $2,650,063 $27,839 $3,685,192

331.1 Reduce funds for operations. Merit System Assessments 331.2 Reduce funds for contracts. Merit System Assessments 331.3 Adjust funds to reflect expenditures.

($19,836) ($86,572)

($19,836) ($86,572)

($19,836) ($86,572)

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Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Merit System Assessments TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,444,697 ($938,895) $2,505,802

331.100 -Total Compensation and Rewards

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure fair and consistent employee compensation practices across state agencies.

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,007,290

$1,007,290

$4,451,987

Reserved Fund Balances

$1,007,290

$1,007,290

$4,451,987

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$1,007,290

$1,007,290

$4,451,987

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$2,571,494

$2,571,494

$1,632,599

State Funds Transfers

$2,571,494

$2,571,494

$1,632,599

Merit System Assessments

$2,543,655

$2,543,655

$1,604,760

Merit System Training and Compensation Fees

$27,839

$27,839

$27,839

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,578,784

$3,578,784

$6,084,586

Workforce Development and Alignment

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist state agencies with recruiting, hiring and retaining employees, and to provide training

opportunities and assessments of job-related skills to assist employees in their career development.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Merit System Assessments Merit System Training and Compensation Fees
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $2,293,294 $2,293,294 $1,987,703 $305,591 $2,293,294

$0 $0 $2,293,294 $2,293,294 $1,987,703 $305,591 $2,293,294

$0 $0 $2,293,294 $2,293,294 $1,987,703 $305,591 $2,293,294

332.1 Reduce funds for contracts. Merit System Assessments 332.2 Reduce funds for operations. Merit System Assessments 332.3 Adjust funds to reflect expenditures. Merit System Assessments

($124,717)

($124,717)

($124,717)

($29,755)

($29,755)

($29,755)

($1,001,599)

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

3179

332.100 -Workforce Development and Alignment

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist state agencies with recruiting, hiring and retaining employees, and to provide training

opportunities and assessments of job-related skills to assist employees in their career development.

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$2,138,822

$2,138,822

$1,137,223

State Funds Transfers

$2,138,822

$2,138,822

$1,137,223

Merit System Assessments

$1,833,231

$1,833,231

$831,632

Merit System Training and Compensation Fees

$305,591

$305,591

$305,591

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,138,822

$2,138,822

$1,137,223

The Department is authorized to assess no more than $137.00 per budgeted position for the cost of departmental operations and may roll forward any unexpended prior years Merit System Assessment balance to be expended in the current fiscal year.

Section 44: Student Finance Commission and Authority, Georgia
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$805,392,439 $32,756,834
$772,635,605 $520,653 $520,653 $779,312 $779,312
$806,692,404

$805,392,439 $32,756,834
$772,635,605 $520,653 $520,653 $779,312 $779,312
$806,692,404

$805,392,439 $32,756,834 $772,635,605
$520,653 $520,653 $779,312 $779,312 $806,692,404

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$526,608,612 $649,840,771

$29,500,654 $37,102,532

$497,107,958 $612,738,239

$482,723

$482,723

$482,723

$482,723

$527,091,335 $650,323,494

$649,970,771 $37,232,532 $612,738,239
$482,723 $482,723 $650,453,494

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Accel

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to allow students to pursue post-secondary study at approved public and private post-secondary

institutions, while receiving dual high school and college credit for courses successfully completed.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,764,625
$5,764,625 $5,764,625

$5,764,625 $0
$5,764,625 $5,764,625

$5,764,625 $0
$5,764,625 $5,764,625

333.1 Reduce funds to reflect the lottery revenue estimate. Lottery Proceeds 333.2 Replace funds. (H:YES)(S:YES) State General Funds Lottery Proceeds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS 333.3 Increase funds to meet projected need. State General Funds

($2,080,370)

$0

$0

$5,764,625 ($5,764,625)
$0

$5,764,625 ($5,764,625)
$0

$735,375

$735,375

333.100 -Accel

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to allow students to pursue post-secondary study at approved public and private post-secondary

institutions, while receiving dual high school and college credit for courses successfully completed.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,684,255

$6,500,000

$6,500,000

State General Funds

$6,500,000

$6,500,000

Lottery Proceeds

$3,684,255

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,684,255

$6,500,000

$6,500,000

College Opportunity Grant

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to implement a needs-based grant to assist with the affordability of a college education. This

grant is to be awarded as a supplement to other grants already available and in combination with other financial assistance, not to

exceed the total cost of college attendance. The grant shall have a service component.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$15,000,000 $0

$15,000,000 $0

$15,000,000 $0

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Lottery Proceeds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$15,000,000 $15,000,000

$15,000,000 $15,000,000

$15,000,000 $15,000,000

334.1 Reduce funds to reflect the lottery revenue estimate. (H and S:Eliminate funds for the College Opportunity Grant)

Lottery Proceeds

($5,413,283) ($15,000,000) ($15,000,000)

334.100 -College Opportunity Grant

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to implement a needs-based grant to assist with the affordability of a college education. This

grant is to be awarded as a supplement to other grants already available and in combination with other financial assistance, not to

exceed the total cost of college attendance. The grant shall have a service component.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$9,586,717

Lottery Proceeds

$9,586,717

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,586,717

Engineer Scholarship

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide forgivable loans to Georgia residents who are engineering students at Mercer

University (Macon campus) and retain those students as engineers in the State.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$550,000 $0
$550,000 $550,000

$550,000 $0
$550,000 $550,000

$550,000 $0
$550,000 $550,000

335.1 Reduce funds to reflect the lottery revenue estimate. Lottery Proceeds 335.2 Replace funds. (H:YES)(S:YES) State General Funds Lottery Proceeds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS 335.3 Increase funds due to projected need. State General Funds

($198,487)

$0
$550,000 ($550,000)
$0

$0
$550,000 ($550,000)
$0
$130,000

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335.100 -Engineer Scholarship

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide forgivable loans to Georgia residents who are engineering students at Mercer

University (Macon campus) and retain those students as engineers in the State.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$351,513

$550,000

$680,000

State General Funds

$550,000

$680,000

Lottery Proceeds

$351,513

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$351,513

$550,000

$680,000

Georgia Military College Scholarship

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide outstanding students with a full scholarship to attend Georgia Military College,

thereby strengthening Georgia's National Guard with their membership.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,228,708
$1,228,708 $1,228,708

$1,228,708 $0
$1,228,708 $1,228,708

$1,228,708 $0
$1,228,708 $1,228,708

336.1 Reduce funds to reflect the lottery revenue estimate. Lottery Proceeds 336.2 Replace funds. (H:YES)(S:YES) State General Funds Lottery Proceeds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS 336.3 Reduce funds to reflect actual need. State General Funds

($443,423)

$0

$0

$1,228,708 ($1,228,708)
$0

$1,228,708 ($1,228,708)
$0

($133,846)

($133,846)

336.100 -Georgia Military College Scholarship

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide outstanding students with a full scholarship to attend Georgia Military College,

thereby strengthening Georgia's National Guard with their membership.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$785,285

$1,094,862

$1,094,862

State General Funds

$1,094,862

$1,094,862

Lottery Proceeds

$785,285

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$785,285

$1,094,862

$1,094,862

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HERO Scholarship

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational grant assistance to members of the Georgia National Guard and U.S.

Military Reservists who served in combat zones and the spouses and children of such members.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$800,000 $800,000 $800,000

$800,000 $800,000 $800,000

$800,000 $800,000 $800,000

337.100 -HERO Scholarship

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational grant assistance to members of the Georgia National Guard and U.S.

Military Reservists who served in combat zones and the spouses and children of such members.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$800,000

$800,000

$800,000

State General Funds

$800,000

$800,000

$800,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$800,000

$800,000

$800,000

HOPE Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide scholarships that reward students with financial assistance in degree, diploma, and

certificate programs at eligible Georgia public and private colleges and universities, and public technical colleges.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers FF WIA Youth Activities CFDA17.259
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,985,800 $0
$6,985,800 $779,312 $779,312 $779,312
$7,765,112

$6,985,800 $0
$6,985,800 $779,312 $779,312 $779,312
$7,765,112

$6,985,800 $0
$6,985,800 $779,312 $779,312 $779,312
$7,765,112

338.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

Lottery Proceeds

($20,286)

($20,286)

($20,286)

338.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Lottery Proceeds

$25,288

$25,288

$25,288

338.3 Replace federal funds with lottery funds for GAcollege 411.

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Lottery Proceeds FF WIA Youth Activities CFDA17.259 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$779,312 ($779,312)
$0

$779,312 ($779,312)
$0

$779,312 ($779,312)
$0

338.100 -HOPE Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide scholarships that reward students with financial assistance in degree, diploma, and

certificate programs at eligible Georgia public and private colleges and universities, and public technical colleges.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,770,114

$7,770,114

$7,770,114

Lottery Proceeds

$7,770,114

$7,770,114

$7,770,114

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,770,114

$7,770,114

$7,770,114

HOPE GED

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to award a $500 voucher once to each student receiving a general educational development

(GED) diploma awarded by the Technical College System of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,573,864 $0
$2,573,864 $2,573,864

$2,573,864 $0
$2,573,864 $2,573,864

$2,573,864 $0
$2,573,864 $2,573,864

339.1 Reduce funds to reflect the lottery revenue estimate. Lottery Proceeds 339.2 Increase funds to meet projected need. Lottery Proceeds

($928,870)

$0 $383,197

$0 $383,197

339.100 -HOPE GED

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to award a $500 voucher once to each student receiving a general educational development

(GED) diploma awarded by the Technical College System of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,644,994

$2,957,061

$2,957,061

Lottery Proceeds

$1,644,994

$2,957,061

$2,957,061

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,644,994

$2,957,061

$2,957,061

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HOPE Grant

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants to students seeking a diploma or certificate at a public post-secondary

institution.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$206,318,361 $206,318,361 $206,318,361

$206,318,361 $206,318,361 $206,318,361

$206,318,361 $206,318,361 $206,318,361

340.1 Reduce funds to reflect the lottery revenue estimate.

Lottery Proceeds

($74,457,318)

$0

340.2 Increase funds to meet projected need based on current program requirements.

Lottery Proceeds

$28,191,838

340.3 Reduce funds to reflect program changes included in HB326 (2011 Session).

Lottery Proceeds

($103,772,836)

$0 $28,191,838 ($103,772,836)

340.100 -HOPE Grant

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants to students seeking a diploma or certificate at a public post-secondary

institution.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$131,861,043 $130,737,363 $130,737,363

Lottery Proceeds

$131,861,043 $130,737,363 $130,737,363

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$131,861,043 $130,737,363 $130,737,363

HOPE Scholarships - Private Schools

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide merit scholarships to students seeking an associate or baccalaureate degree at an

eligible private post-secondary institution.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$59,332,133 $59,332,133 $59,332,133

$59,332,133 $59,332,133 $59,332,133

$59,332,133 $59,332,133 $59,332,133

341.1 Reduce funds to reflect the lottery revenue estimate.

Lottery Proceeds

($21,412,110)

$0

$0

341.2 Increase funds to meet projected need based on current program requirements.

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Lottery Proceeds

$17,681,012

341.3 Reduce funds to reflect program changes included in HB326 (2011 Session).

Lottery Proceeds

($22,512,041)

$17,681,012 ($22,512,041)

341.100 -HOPE Scholarships - Private Schools

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide merit scholarships to students seeking an associate or baccalaureate degree at an

eligible private post-secondary institution.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$37,920,023 $54,501,104 $54,501,104

Lottery Proceeds

$37,920,023 $54,501,104 $54,501,104

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$37,920,023 $54,501,104 $54,501,104

HOPE Scholarships - Public Schools

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide merit scholarships to students seeking an associate or baccalaureate degree at an

eligible public post-secondary institution.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$474,575,353 $474,575,353 $474,575,353

$474,575,353 $474,575,353 $474,575,353

$474,575,353 $474,575,353 $474,575,353

342.1 Reduce funds to reflect the lottery revenue estimate.

Lottery Proceeds

($171,267,394)

$0

342.2 Increase funds to meet projected need based on current program requirements.

Lottery Proceeds

$65,780,956

342.3 Reduce funds to reflect program changes included in HB326 (2011 Session).

Lottery Proceeds

($162,689,600)

$0 $65,780,956 ($162,689,600)

342.100 -HOPE Scholarships - Public Schools

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide merit scholarships to students seeking an associate or baccalaureate degree at an

eligible public post-secondary institution.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$303,307,959 $377,666,709 $377,666,709

Lottery Proceeds

$303,307,959 $377,666,709 $377,666,709

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$303,307,959 $377,666,709 $377,666,709

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Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership Program

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational grant assistance to residents of Georgia who demonstrate substantial

financial need to attend eligible post-secondary institutions in Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$966,757 $966,757 $520,653 $520,653 $1,487,410

$966,757 $966,757 $520,653 $520,653 $1,487,410

$966,757 $966,757 $520,653 $520,653 $1,487,410

343.1 Eliminate funds.
State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($966,757) ($520,653) ($1,487,410)

($966,757) ($520,653) ($1,487,410)

($966,757) ($520,653) ($1,487,410)

North Georgia Military Scholarship Grants

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide outstanding students with a full scholarship to attend North Georgia College and State

University, thereby strengthening Georgia's Army National Guard with their membership.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,352,800 $1,352,800 $1,352,800

$1,352,800 $1,352,800 $1,352,800

$1,352,800 $1,352,800 $1,352,800

344.1 Utilize deferred revenue to meet the projected need. (G:YES)(S:YES)

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$482,723

$482,723

$482,723

344.100 -North Georgia Military Scholarship Grants

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide outstanding students with a full scholarship to attend North Georgia College and State

University, thereby strengthening Georgia's Army National Guard with their membership.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,352,800

$1,352,800

$1,352,800

State General Funds

$1,352,800

$1,352,800

$1,352,800

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$482,723

$482,723

$482,723

Intergovernmental Transfers

$482,723

$482,723

$482,723

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$482,723

$482,723

$482,723

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,835,523

$1,835,523

$1,835,523

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North Georgia ROTC Grants

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide Georgia residents with non-repayable financial assistance to attend North Georgia

College and State University and to participate in the Reserve Officers Training Corps program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$802,479 $802,479 $802,479

$802,479 $802,479 $802,479

$802,479 $802,479 $802,479

345.100 -North Georgia ROTC Grants

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide Georgia residents with non-repayable financial assistance to attend North Georgia

College and State University and to participate in the Reserve Officers Training Corps program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$802,479

$802,479

$802,479

State General Funds

$802,479

$802,479

$802,479

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$802,479

$802,479

$802,479

Public Memorial Safety Grant

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational grant assistance to the children of Georgia law enforcement officers, fire

fighters, EMTs, correctional officers, and prison guards who were permanently disabled or killed in the line of duty, to attend a public

post-secondary institution in the State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$306,761
$306,761 $306,761

$306,761 $0
$306,761 $306,761

$306,761 $0
$306,761 $306,761

347.1 Reduce funds to reflect the lottery revenue estimate. Lottery Proceeds
347.2 Replace funds. (H:YES)(S:YES) State General Funds Lottery Proceeds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($110,706)

$0

$0

$306,761 ($306,761)
$0

$306,761 ($306,761)
$0

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347.100 -Public Memorial Safety Grant

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational grant assistance to the children of Georgia law enforcement officers, fire

fighters, EMTs, correctional officers, and prison guards who were permanently disabled or killed in the line of duty, to attend a public

post-secondary institution in the State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$196,055

$306,761

$306,761

State General Funds

$306,761

$306,761

Lottery Proceeds

$196,055

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$196,055

$306,761

$306,761

Tuition Equalization Grants

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote the private segment of higher education in Georgia by providing non-repayable grant

aid to Georgia residents who attend eligible private post-secondary institutions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$28,146,791 $28,146,791 $28,146,791

$28,146,791 $28,146,791 $28,146,791

$28,146,791 $28,146,791 $28,146,791

348.1 Reduce the Tuition Equalization Grant award amount from $750 to $700.

State General Funds

($2,294,100)

348.2 Reduce funds to reflect actual need.

State General Funds

($2,294,100) ($849,745)

($2,294,100) ($849,745)

348.100 -Tuition Equalization Grants

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote the private segment of higher education in Georgia by providing non-repayable grant

aid to Georgia residents who attend eligible private post-secondary institutions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$25,852,691 $25,002,946 $25,002,946

State General Funds

$25,852,691 $25,002,946 $25,002,946

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$25,852,691 $25,002,946 $25,002,946

Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to authorize private post-secondary schools in Georgia; provide transcripts for students who

attended schools that closed; and resolve complaints.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$688,007 $688,007 $688,007

$688,007 $688,007 $688,007

$688,007 $688,007 $688,007

349.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$31,969

$31,969

349.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$4

$4

349.3 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($27,296)

($27,296)

$31,969 $4
($27,296)

349.100 -Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to authorize private post-secondary schools in Georgia; provide transcripts for students who

attended schools that closed; and resolve complaints.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$692,684

$692,684

$692,684

State General Funds

$692,684

$692,684

$692,684

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$692,684

$692,684

$692,684

Zell Miller Scholars
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

Continuation Budget

$0

$0

$0

$0

502.1 Increase funds for the Zell Miller Scholars program as established in HB326 (2011 Session).

Lottery Proceeds

$19,105,888 $19,105,888

502.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a full-tuition scholarship to Georgia public college students or a $4,000 scholarship to Georgia private college students graduating high school with a 3.7 GPA and scoring a 1200 SAT or 26 ACT or named valedictorian or salutatorian. The scholarship may be continued beyond the freshman year by maintaining a 3.3 GPA in college. House: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a full-tuition scholarship to Georgia public college students or a $4,000 scholarship to Georgia private college students graduating high school with a 3.7 GPA and scoring a 1200 SAT or 26 ACT or named valedictorian or salutatorian. The scholarship may be continued beyond the freshman year by maintaining a

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3.3 GPA in college.

State General Funds

$0

$0

502.100 -Zell Miller Scholars

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a full-tuition scholarship to Georgia public college students or a $4,000 scholarship to

Georgia private college students graduating high school with a 3.7 GPA and scoring a 1200 SAT or 26 ACT or named valedictorian

or salutatorian. The scholarship may be continued beyond the freshman year by maintaining a 3.3 GPA in college.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$19,105,888 $19,105,888

Lottery Proceeds

$19,105,888 $19,105,888

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$19,105,888 $19,105,888

Low Interest Loans
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

Continuation Budget

$0

$0

$0

$0

503.1 Increase funds for the Low Interest Loan program as established in HB326 (2011 Session).

Lottery Proceeds

$20,000,000 $20,000,000

503.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to implement a needs-based low-interest loan program to assist with the affordability of a college education. The loan is forgivable for certain critical need programs. House: The purpose of this appropriation is to implement a needs-based low-interest loan program to assist with the affordability of a college education. The loan is forgivable for certain critical need programs.

State General Funds

$0

$0

503.100 -Low Interest Loans

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to implement a needs-based low-interest loan program to assist with the affordability of a college

education. The loan is forgivable for certain critical need programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$20,000,000 $20,000,000

Lottery Proceeds

$20,000,000 $20,000,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$20,000,000 $20,000,000

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Section 45: Teachers' Retirement System
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$965,000 $965,000 $28,473,881 $28,473,881 $29,438,881

$965,000 $965,000 $28,473,881 $28,473,881 $29,438,881

$965,000 $965,000 $28,473,881 $28,473,881 $29,438,881

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$793,000

$793,000

$793,000

$793,000

$28,505,600 $28,505,600

$28,505,600 $28,505,600

$29,298,600 $29,298,600

$793,000 $793,000 $28,505,600 $28,505,600 $29,298,600

Floor/COLA, Local System Fund

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide retirees from local retirement systems a minimum allowance upon retirement (Floor)

and a post-retirement benefit adjustment (COLA) whenever such adjustment is granted to teachers who retired under TRS.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$965,000 $965,000 $965,000

$965,000 $965,000 $965,000

$965,000 $965,000 $965,000

350.1 Reduce funds due to the declining population of retired teachers who qualify for this benefit.

State General Funds

($172,000)

($172,000)

($172,000)

350.100 -Floor/COLA, Local System Fund

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide retirees from local retirement systems a minimum allowance upon retirement (Floor)

and a post-retirement benefit adjustment (COLA) whenever such adjustment is granted to teachers who retired under TRS.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$793,000

$793,000

$793,000

State General Funds

$793,000

$793,000

$793,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$793,000

$793,000

$793,000

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System Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide all services to active members, including: service purchases, refunds, retirement

counseling, and new retirement processing.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Retirement Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $28,473,881 $28,473,881 $28,473,881 $28,473,881

$0 $0 $28,473,881 $28,473,881 $28,473,881 $28,473,881

$0 $0 $28,473,881 $28,473,881 $28,473,881 $28,473,881

351.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

Retirement Payments

$50,068

$50,068

$50,068

351.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Retirement Payments

$178,251

$178,251

$178,251

351.3 Reduce funds for equipment due to the completion of the storage array network replacements.

Retirement Payments

($196,600)

($196,600)

($196,600)

351.100 -System Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide all services to active members, including: service purchases, refunds, retirement

counseling, and new retirement processing.

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$28,505,600 $28,505,600 $28,505,600

State Funds Transfers

$28,505,600 $28,505,600 $28,505,600

Retirement Payments

$28,505,600 $28,505,600 $28,505,600

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$28,505,600 $28,505,600 $28,505,600

It is the intent of the General Assembly that the employer contribution rate for the Teachers' Retirement System shall not exceed 10.28% for State Fiscal Year 2012.

Section 46: Technical College System of Georgia
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

Section Total - Continuation
$319,910,401 $319,910,401 $319,910,401 $319,910,401 $319,910,401 $319,910,401

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$74,920,000

ARRA-Federal Work-Study Program CFDA84.033

$600,000

ARRA-Health Info Tech Professionals CFDA93.721

$600,000

ARRA-State Energy Program CFDA81.041

$500,000

ARRA-Worker Training in High Growth Sectors CFDA17.275

$4,400,000

ARRA-Workforce Investment Act Dislocated Workers CFDA17.260 $911,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$67,909,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$281,960,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$1,500,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$100,000

Sales and Services

$280,360,000

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$2,960,000

State Funds Transfers

$110,000

Federal Funds Indirect

$2,850,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$679,750,401

$74,920,000 $600,000 $600,000 $500,000
$4,400,000 $911,000
$67,909,000 $281,960,000
$1,500,000 $100,000
$280,360,000 $2,960,000 $110,000 $2,850,000
$679,750,401

$74,920,000 $600,000 $600,000 $500,000
$4,400,000 $911,000
$67,909,000 $281,960,000
$1,500,000 $100,000
$280,360,000 $2,960,000 $110,000 $2,850,000
$679,750,401

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Federal Funds Indirect
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$300,957,811 $308,713,236

$300,957,811 $308,713,236

$67,909,000 $67,909,000

$67,909,000 $67,909,000

$281,960,000 $281,960,000

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

$100,000

$100,000

$280,360,000 $280,360,000

$2,960,000

$2,960,000

$110,000

$110,000

$2,850,000

$2,850,000

$653,786,811 $661,542,236

$308,408,722 $308,408,722 $67,909,000 $67,909,000 $281,960,000
$1,500,000 $100,000
$280,360,000 $2,960,000 $110,000 $2,850,000
$661,237,722

Adult Literacy

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to develop Georgia's workforce by providing adult learners in Georgia with basic reading,

writing, computation, speaking, and listening skills.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$13,363,654

State General Funds

$13,363,654

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$16,871,000

ARRA-Workforce Investment Act Dislocated Workers CFDA17.260 $11,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$16,860,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$4,250,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$1,500,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$1,500,000

Sales and Services

$2,750,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$2,750,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$34,484,654

$13,363,654 $13,363,654 $16,871,000
$11,000 $16,860,000 $4,250,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $2,750,000 $2,750,000 $34,484,654

$13,363,654 $13,363,654 $16,871,000
$11,000 $16,860,000 $4,250,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $2,750,000 $2,750,000 $34,484,654

352.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$6,506

$6,506

$6,506

352.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$33,811

$33,811

$33,811

352.3 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($801,819)

($801,819)

($801,819)

352.4 Reduce funds due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

ARRA-Workforce Investment Act Dislocated Workers CFDA17.260 ($11,000)

($11,000)

($11,000)

352.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$225,687

$196,378

352.100 -Adult Literacy

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to develop Georgia's workforce by providing adult learners in Georgia with basic reading,

writing, computation, speaking, and listening skills.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$12,602,152 $12,827,839 $12,798,530

State General Funds

$12,602,152 $12,827,839 $12,798,530

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$16,860,000 $16,860,000 $16,860,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$16,860,000 $16,860,000 $16,860,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$4,250,000

$4,250,000

$4,250,000

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Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,500,000 $1,500,000 $2,750,000 $2,750,000 $33,712,152

$1,500,000 $1,500,000 $2,750,000 $2,750,000 $33,937,839

$1,500,000 $1,500,000 $2,750,000 $2,750,000 $33,908,530

Departmental Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide statewide administrative services to support the state workforce development efforts

undertaken by the department through its associated programs and institutions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,943,826 $7,943,826 $2,650,000 $2,650,000 $1,330,000
$100,000 $100,000 $1,230,000 $1,230,000 $110,000 $110,000 $110,000 $12,033,826

$7,943,826 $7,943,826 $2,650,000 $2,650,000 $1,330,000
$100,000 $100,000 $1,230,000 $1,230,000 $110,000 $110,000 $110,000 $12,033,826

$7,943,826 $7,943,826 $2,650,000 $2,650,000 $1,330,000
$100,000 $100,000 $1,230,000 $1,230,000 $110,000 $110,000 $110,000 $12,033,826

353.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$1,183

$1,183

$1,183

353.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($20,011)

($20,011)

($20,011)

353.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$46,744

$46,744

$46,744

353.4 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($627,186)

($627,186)

($627,186)

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353.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$239,886

$209,769

353.6 Increase funds for costs associated with a certification program for college and career academies.

State General Funds

$100,000

353.100 -Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide statewide administrative services to support the state workforce development efforts

undertaken by the department through its associated programs and institutions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,344,556

$7,584,442

$7,654,325

State General Funds

$7,344,556

$7,584,442

$7,654,325

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,650,000

$2,650,000

$2,650,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,650,000

$2,650,000

$2,650,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,330,000

$1,330,000

$1,330,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Sales and Services

$1,230,000

$1,230,000

$1,230,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$1,230,000

$1,230,000

$1,230,000

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$110,000

$110,000

$110,000

State Funds Transfers

$110,000

$110,000

$110,000

Agency to Agency Contracts

$110,000

$110,000

$110,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,434,556 $11,674,442 $11,744,325

Quick Start and Customized Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote job creation and retention by developing and delivering customized workforce

training for Georgia businesses during start-up, expansion, or when they make capital investments in new technology, processes, or

product lines in order to remain competitive in the global marketplace.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services

$13,307,770 $13,307,770 $1,200,000 $1,200,000 $9,630,000 $9,630,000

$13,307,770 $13,307,770 $1,200,000 $1,200,000 $9,630,000 $9,630,000

$13,307,770 $13,307,770 $1,200,000 $1,200,000 $9,630,000 $9,630,000

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,630,000 $24,137,770

$9,630,000 $24,137,770

$9,630,000 $24,137,770

354.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$1,774

$1,774

$1,774

354.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$31,162

$31,162

$31,162

354.3 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($798,466)

($798,466)

($798,466)

354.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$227,420

$197,885

354.100 -Quick Start and Customized Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote job creation and retention by developing and delivering customized workforce

training for Georgia businesses during start-up, expansion, or when they make capital investments in new technology, processes, or

product lines in order to remain competitive in the global marketplace.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$12,542,240 $12,769,660 $12,740,125

State General Funds

$12,542,240 $12,769,660 $12,740,125

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$9,630,000

$9,630,000

$9,630,000

Sales and Services

$9,630,000

$9,630,000

$9,630,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$9,630,000

$9,630,000

$9,630,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$23,372,240 $23,599,660 $23,570,125

Technical Education

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for workforce development through certificate, diploma, and degree programs in

technical education and continuing education programs for adult learners, and to encourage both youth and adult learners to acquire

post-secondary education or training to increase their competitiveness in the workplace.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$285,295,151 $285,295,151
$54,199,000

$285,295,151 $285,295,151
$54,199,000

$285,295,151 $285,295,151 $54,199,000

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ARRA-Federal Work-Study Program CFDA84.033

$600,000

ARRA-Health Info Tech Professionals CFDA93.721

$600,000

ARRA-State Energy Program CFDA81.041

$500,000

ARRA-Worker Training in High Growth Sectors CFDA17.275

$4,400,000

ARRA-Workforce Investment Act Dislocated Workers CFDA17.260 $900,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$47,199,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$266,750,000

Sales and Services

$266,750,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$266,750,000

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$2,850,000

Federal Funds Indirect

$2,850,000

FFID Child Care and Development Block Grant CFDA93.575

$2,850,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$609,094,151

$600,000 $600,000 $500,000 $4,400,000 $900,000 $47,199,000 $266,750,000 $266,750,000 $266,750,000 $2,850,000 $2,850,000 $2,850,000 $609,094,151

$600,000 $600,000 $500,000 $4,400,000 $900,000 $47,199,000 $266,750,000 $266,750,000 $266,750,000 $2,850,000 $2,850,000 $2,850,000 $609,094,151

355.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$286,256

$0

$0

355.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($357,546)

($357,546)

($357,546)

355.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$642,404

$642,404

$642,404

355.4 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($16,839,402) ($16,839,402) ($16,839,402)

355.5 Reduce funds and realize savings by merging administrative functions of Sandersville and Heart of Georgia Technical Colleges. (S:Rename the merged institution Oconee Regional Technical College)

State General Funds

($558,000)

($558,000)

($558,000)

355.6 Reduce funds due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

ARRA-Federal Work-Study Program CFDA84.033 ARRA-Health Info Tech Professionals CFDA93.721 ARRA-State Energy Program CFDA81.041 ARRA-Worker Training in High Growth Sectors CFDA17.275

($600,000) ($600,000) ($500,000) ($4,400,000)

($600,000) ($600,000) ($500,000) ($4,400,000)

($600,000) ($600,000) ($500,000) ($4,400,000)

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ARRA-Workforce Investment Act Dislocated Workers CFDA17.260 ($900,000) ($900,000) ($900,000)

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($7,000,000) ($7,000,000) ($7,000,000)

355.7 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$7,348,688

$6,393,298

355.8 Increase funds for maintenance and operations.

State General Funds

$639,837

355.100 -Technical Education

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for workforce development through certificate, diploma, and degree programs in

technical education and continuing education programs for adult learners, and to encourage both youth and adult learners to acquire

post-secondary education or training to increase their competitiveness in the workplace.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$268,468,863 $275,531,295 $275,215,742

State General Funds

$268,468,863 $275,531,295 $275,215,742

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$47,199,000 $47,199,000 $47,199,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$47,199,000 $47,199,000 $47,199,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$266,750,000 $266,750,000 $266,750,000

Sales and Services

$266,750,000 $266,750,000 $266,750,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$266,750,000 $266,750,000 $266,750,000

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$2,850,000

$2,850,000

$2,850,000

Federal Funds Indirect

$2,850,000

$2,850,000

$2,850,000

FFID Child Care and Development Block Grant CFDA93.575 $2,850,000 $2,850,000 $2,850,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$585,267,863 $592,330,295 $592,014,742

Section 47: Transportation, Department of

Section Total - Continuation

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$682,112,491

State General Funds

$6,861,813

State Motor Fuel Funds

$675,250,678

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,170,129,823

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$26,500,000

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 $1,143,629,823

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$5,848,289

$682,112,491 $6,861,813
$675,250,678 $1,170,129,823
$26,500,000 $1,143,629,823
$5,848,289

$682,112,491 $6,861,813
$675,250,678 $1,170,129,823
$26,500,000 $1,143,629,823
$5,848,289

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Intergovernmental Transfers Royalties and Rents Sales and Services TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$595,233 $88,239 $5,164,817 $642,602 $642,602 $1,858,733,205

$595,233 $88,239 $5,164,817 $642,602 $642,602 $1,858,733,205

$595,233 $88,239
$5,164,817 $642,602 $642,602
$1,858,733,205

Section Total - Final

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$710,951,152 $720,306,913 $720,290,634

State General Funds

$6,228,866

$6,704,214

$6,687,935

State Motor Fuel Funds

$704,722,286 $713,602,699 $713,602,699

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,196,841,192 $1,210,491,192 $1,210,491,192

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$53,211,369 $66,861,369 $66,861,369

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205$1,143,629,823 $1,143,629,823 $1,143,629,823

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$5,848,289

$5,848,289

$5,848,289

Intergovernmental Transfers

$595,233

$595,233

$595,233

Royalties and Rents

$88,239

$88,239

$88,239

Sales and Services

$5,164,817

$5,164,817

$5,164,817

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$642,602

$642,602

$642,602

State Funds Transfers

$642,602

$642,602

$642,602

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,914,283,235 $1,937,288,996 $1,937,272,717

Airport Aid

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support safe and accessible air transportation infrastructure by inspecting and licensing public

airports, providing planning assistance to local airports, maintaining the Statewide Aviation System Plan, and awarding grants to

local airports for maintenance and improvement projects.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services

$2,081,947 $2,081,947 $6,500,000 $6,500,000
$6,350 $6,350

$2,081,947 $2,081,947 $6,500,000 $6,500,000
$6,350 $6,350

$2,081,947 $2,081,947 $6,500,000 $6,500,000
$6,350 $6,350

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,350 $8,588,297

$6,350 $8,588,297

$6,350 $8,588,297

356.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$1,646

$1,646

$1,646

356.2 Increase funds to reflect projected revenue from federal grant awards.

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$15,387,002 $15,387,002 $15,387,002

356.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$9,921

$18,051

356.4 Increase funds to match $13,650,000 in local and federal funds for airport aid projects.

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$350,000 $13,650,000 $14,000,000

$350,000 $13,650,000 $14,000,000

356.100 -Airport Aid

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support safe and accessible air transportation infrastructure by inspecting and licensing public

airports, providing planning assistance to local airports, maintaining the Statewide Aviation System Plan, and awarding grants to

local airports for maintenance and improvement projects.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,083,593

$2,443,514

$2,451,644

State General Funds

$2,083,593

$2,443,514

$2,451,644

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$21,887,002 $35,537,002 $35,537,002

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$21,887,002 $35,537,002 $35,537,002

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$6,350

$6,350

$6,350

Sales and Services

$6,350

$6,350

$6,350

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$6,350

$6,350

$6,350

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$23,976,945 $37,986,866 $37,994,996

Capital Construction Projects
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

Continuation Budget

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

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357.1 Increase funds for capital outlay projects.

State Motor Fuel Funds

$12,848,464 $12,848,464 $12,848,464

357.2 Transfer federal funds to the Payments to State Road and Tollway Authority for debt service.

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 ($148,156,201) ($148,156,201) ($148,156,201)

357.98 Transfer funds from Construction Administration for capital outlay projects.

State Motor Fuel Funds Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$185,791,214 $185,791,214 $185,791,214 $823,408,900 $823,408,900 $823,408,900 $1,009,200,114 $1,009,200,114 $1,009,200,114

357.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for capital outlay road construction and enhancement projects on local and state road systems. House: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for capital outlay road construction and enhancement projects on local and state road systems. Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for capital outlay road construction and enhancement projects on local and state road systems.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

357.100 -Capital Construction Projects

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for capital outlay road construction and enhancement projects on local and

state road systems.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$198,639,678 $198,639,678 $198,639,678

State Motor Fuel Funds

$198,639,678 $198,639,678 $198,639,678

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$675,252,699 $675,252,699 $675,252,699

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205$675,252,699 $675,252,699 $675,252,699

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$873,892,377 $873,892,377 $873,892,377

Capital Maintenance Projects
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

Continuation Budget

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

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358.98 Transfer funds from Routine Maintenance for capital outlay projects.

State Motor Fuel Funds Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$26,154,596 $128,218,385 $154,372,981

$26,154,596 $128,218,385 $154,372,981

$26,154,596 $128,218,385 $154,372,981

358.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for capital outlay for maintenance projects. House: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for capital outlay for maintenance projects. Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for capital outlay for maintenance projects.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

358.100 -Capital Maintenance Projects

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for capital outlay for maintenance projects.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$26,154,596 $26,154,596 $26,154,596

State Motor Fuel Funds

$26,154,596 $26,154,596 $26,154,596

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$128,218,385 $128,218,385 $128,218,385

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205$128,218,385 $128,218,385 $128,218,385

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$154,372,981 $154,372,981 $154,372,981

Data Collection, Compliance and Reporting

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to collect and disseminate crash, accident, road, and traffic data in accordance with state and

federal law in order to provide current and accurate information for planning and public awareness needs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,804,774 $0
$2,804,774 $8,270,257 $8,270,257
$62,257 $62,257 $62,257 $11,137,288

$2,804,774 $0
$2,804,774 $8,270,257 $8,270,257
$62,257 $62,257 $62,257 $11,137,288

$2,804,774 $0
$2,804,774 $8,270,257 $8,270,257
$62,257 $62,257 $62,257 $11,137,288

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359.100 -Data Collection, Compliance and Reporting

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to collect and disseminate crash, accident, road, and traffic data in accordance with state and

federal law in order to provide current and accurate information for planning and public awareness needs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,804,774

$2,804,774

$2,804,774

State Motor Fuel Funds

$2,804,774

$2,804,774

$2,804,774

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$8,270,257

$8,270,257

$8,270,257

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 $8,270,257 $8,270,257 $8,270,257

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$62,257

$62,257

$62,257

Sales and Services

$62,257

$62,257

$62,257

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$62,257

$62,257

$62,257

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,137,288 $11,137,288 $11,137,288

Departmental Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to plan, construct, maintain, and improve the state's roads and bridges; provide planning and

financial support for other modes of transportation such as mass transit and airports, railroads and waterways.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$51,083,000 $0
$51,083,000 $10,839,823 $10,839,823
$898,970 $898,970 $898,970 $62,821,793

$51,083,000 $0
$51,083,000 $10,839,823 $10,839,823
$898,970 $898,970 $898,970 $62,821,793

$51,083,000 $0
$51,083,000 $10,839,823 $10,839,823
$898,970 $898,970 $898,970 $62,821,793

360.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department. House: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department. Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

360.100 -Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$51,083,000

State Motor Fuel Funds

$51,083,000

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$10,839,823

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 $10,839,823

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$898,970

Sales and Services

$898,970

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$898,970

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$62,821,793

$51,083,000 $51,083,000 $10,839,823 $10,839,823
$898,970 $898,970 $898,970 $62,821,793

$51,083,000 $51,083,000 $10,839,823 $10,839,823
$898,970 $898,970 $898,970 $62,821,793

Local Maintenance and Improvement Grants
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

Continuation Budget

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

361.1 Increase funds for local road improvement grants.

State Motor Fuel Funds

$4,294,947

361.98 Transfer funds from the Local Road Assistance Administration program for grant funds to local governments for road and bridge resurfacing projects.

State Motor Fuel Funds

$96,347,303 $96,347,303 $96,347,303

361.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide financial assistance to local governments for construction, maintenance, and resurfacing of local roads and bridges. House: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide financial assistance to local governments for construction, maintenance, and resurfacing of local roads and bridges. Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide financial assistance to local governments for construction, maintenance, and resurfacing of local roads and bridges.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

361.100 -Local Maintenance and Improvement Grants

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide financial assistance to local governments for construction, maintenance, and

resurfacing of local roads and bridges.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$96,347,303 $96,347,303 $96,347,303

$96,347,303 $96,347,303 $96,347,303

$100,642,250 $100,642,250 $100,642,250

Local Road Assistance Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide technical and financial assistance to local governments for construction, maintenance,

and resurfacing of local roads and bridges.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$132,824,271 $0
$132,824,271 $32,758,670 $32,758,670 $595,233 $595,233 $595,233
$166,178,174

$132,824,271 $0
$132,824,271 $32,758,670 $32,758,670 $595,233 $595,233 $595,233
$166,178,174

$132,824,271 $0
$132,824,271 $32,758,670 $32,758,670
$595,233 $595,233 $595,233 $166,178,174

362.97 Change the program name to Local Road Assistance Administration. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

362.98 Transfer funds to the Local Maintenance and Improvement Grants program for capital outlay grants to local governments for road and bridge resurfacing projects.

State Motor Fuel Funds

($96,347,303) ($96,347,303) ($96,347,303)

362.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative and technical assistance to local governments for construction, maintenance, and resurfacing of local roads and bridges. House: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative and technical assistance to local governments for construction, maintenance, and resurfacing of local roads and bridges. Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative and technical assistance to local governments for construction, maintenance, and resurfacing of local roads and bridges.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

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362.100 -Local Road Assistance Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative and technical assistance to local governments for construction,

maintenance, and resurfacing of local roads and bridges.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$36,476,968 $36,476,968 $36,476,968

State Motor Fuel Funds

$36,476,968 $36,476,968 $36,476,968

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$32,758,670 $32,758,670 $32,758,670

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 $32,758,670 $32,758,670 $32,758,670

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$595,233

$595,233

$595,233

Intergovernmental Transfers

$595,233

$595,233

$595,233

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$595,233

$595,233

$595,233

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$69,830,871 $69,830,871 $69,830,871

Planning

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to develop the state transportation improvement program and the statewide strategic

transportation plan, and coordinate transportation policies, planning, and programs related to design, construction, maintenance,

operations, and financing of transportation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,756,074 $0
$3,756,074 $14,683,804 $14,683,804 $18,439,878

$3,756,074 $0
$3,756,074 $14,683,804 $14,683,804 $18,439,878

$3,756,074 $0
$3,756,074 $14,683,804 $14,683,804 $18,439,878

363.100 -Planning

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to develop the state transportation improvement program and the statewide strategic

transportation plan, and coordinate transportation policies, planning, and programs related to design, construction, maintenance,

operations, and financing of transportation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,756,074

$3,756,074

$3,756,074

State Motor Fuel Funds

$3,756,074

$3,756,074

$3,756,074

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$14,683,804 $14,683,804 $14,683,804

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 $14,683,804 $14,683,804 $14,683,804

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$18,439,878 $18,439,878 $18,439,878

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Ports and Waterways

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain the navigability of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway and Georgia's deep water

ports by providing easements, rights-of-way, and land for upland disposal areas for dredging and by providing funds to maintain

dikes in upland disposal areas.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$685,812 $685,812 $685,812

$685,812 $685,812 $685,812

$685,812 $685,812 $685,812

364.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$950

$950

$950

364.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$6,747

$10,416

364.100 -Ports and Waterways

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain the navigability of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway and Georgia's deep water

ports by providing easements, rights-of-way, and land for upland disposal areas for dredging and by providing funds to maintain

dikes in upland disposal areas.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$686,762

$693,509

$697,178

State General Funds

$686,762

$693,509

$697,178

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$686,762

$693,509

$697,178

Rail

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to oversee the development, construction, financing, and operation of passenger and freight rail

service for the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$106,233 $106,233 $88,239 $88,239 $88,239 $194,472

$106,233 $106,233 $88,239 $88,239 $88,239 $194,472

$106,233 $106,233
$88,239 $88,239 $88,239 $194,472

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365.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$990

$990

$990

365.2 Transfer funds from the Transit program for freight rail planning.

State General Funds

$55,000

$55,000

$55,000

365.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$1,765

$10,852

365.100 -Rail

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to oversee the development, construction, financing, and operation of passenger and freight rail

service for the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$162,223

$163,988

$173,075

State General Funds

$162,223

$163,988

$173,075

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$88,239

$88,239

$88,239

Royalties and Rents

$88,239

$88,239

$88,239

Royalties and Rents Not Itemized

$88,239

$88,239

$88,239

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$250,462

$252,227

$261,314

Construction Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve and expand the state's transportation infrastructure by planning for and selecting

road and bridge projects, acquiring rights-of-way, completing engineering and project impact analyses, procuring and monitoring

construction contracts, and certifying completed projects.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$210,148,856

State General Funds

$0

State Motor Fuel Funds

$210,148,856

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$888,301,890

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 $888,301,890

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$165,000

Sales and Services

$165,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$165,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,098,615,746

$210,148,856 $0
$210,148,856 $888,301,890 $888,301,890
$165,000 $165,000 $165,000 $1,098,615,746

$210,148,856 $0
$210,148,856 $888,301,890 $888,301,890
$165,000 $165,000 $165,000 $1,098,615,746

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366.97 Change the program name to Construction Administration. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

366.98 Transfer funds to the Capital Construction Projects program for capital outlay projects.

State Motor Fuel Funds

($185,791,214) ($185,791,214) ($185,791,214)

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 ($823,408,900) ($823,408,900) ($823,408,900)

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($1,009,200,114) ($1,009,200,114) ($1,009,200,114)

366.100 -Construction Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve and expand the state's transportation infrastructure by planning for and selecting

road and bridge projects, acquiring rights-of-way, completing engineering and project impact analyses, procuring and monitoring

construction contracts, and certifying completed projects.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$24,357,642 $24,357,642 $24,357,642

State Motor Fuel Funds

$24,357,642 $24,357,642 $24,357,642

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$64,892,990 $64,892,990 $64,892,990

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 $64,892,990 $64,892,990 $64,892,990

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$165,000

$165,000

$165,000

Sales and Services

$165,000

$165,000

$165,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$165,000

$165,000

$165,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$89,415,632 $89,415,632 $89,415,632

Routine Maintenance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure a safe and adequately maintained state transportation system by inspecting roads and

bridges, cataloguing road and bridge conditions and maintenance needs, and providing routine maintenance for state road and

bridges. The purpose of this appropriation is also to maintain landscaping on road easements and rights-of-way through planting,

litter control, vegetation removal, and grants to local governments, to provide for emergency operations on state routes, and to

maintain state rest areas and welcome centers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers

$163,940,896 $0
$163,940,896 $153,104,837 $153,104,837
$642,602 $642,602

$163,940,896 $0
$163,940,896 $153,104,837 $153,104,837
$642,602 $642,602

$163,940,896 $0
$163,940,896 $153,104,837 $153,104,837
$642,602 $642,602

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Agency to Agency Contracts TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$642,602

$642,602

$642,602

$317,688,335 $317,688,335 $317,688,335

367.1 Increase funds for repairs and maintenance expenses.

State Motor Fuel Funds

$16,623,144 $25,503,557 $25,503,557

367.2 Transfer surplus funds from the Payments to State Road and Tollway Authority for repairs and maintenance.

State Motor Fuel Funds

$11,188

$11,188

$11,188

367.97 Change the program name to Routine Maintenance. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

367.98 Transfer funds to Capital Maintenance Projects program for capital outlay projects.

State Motor Fuel Funds Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($26,154,596) ($26,154,596) ($26,154,596) ($128,218,385) ($128,218,385) ($128,218,385) ($154,372,981) ($154,372,981) ($154,372,981)

367.100 -Routine Maintenance

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure a safe and adequately maintained state transportation system by inspecting roads and

bridges, cataloguing road and bridge conditions and maintenance needs, and providing routine maintenance for state road and

bridges. The purpose of this appropriation is also to maintain landscaping on road easements and rights-of-way through planting,

litter control, vegetation removal, and grants to local governments, to provide for emergency operations on state routes, and to

maintain state rest areas and welcome centers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$154,420,632 $163,301,045 $163,301,045

State Motor Fuel Funds

$154,420,632 $163,301,045 $163,301,045

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$24,886,452 $24,886,452 $24,886,452

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 $24,886,452 $24,886,452 $24,886,452

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$642,602

$642,602

$642,602

State Funds Transfers

$642,602

$642,602

$642,602

Agency to Agency Contracts

$642,602

$642,602

$642,602

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$179,949,686 $188,830,099 $188,830,099

Traffic Management and Control

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure a safe and efficient transportation system statewide by conducting traffic engineering

studies for traffic safety planning, permitting for activity on or adjacent to state roads, providing motorist assistance and traffic

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information through the Highway Emergency Response Operators (HERO) program and Intelligent Transportation System, and conducting inspections, repairs, and installations of traffic signals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$19,640,861 $0
$19,640,861 $35,670,542 $35,670,542 $4,026,240 $4,026,240 $4,026,240 $59,337,643

$19,640,861 $0
$19,640,861 $35,670,542 $35,670,542 $4,026,240 $4,026,240 $4,026,240 $59,337,643

$19,640,861 $0
$19,640,861 $35,670,542 $35,670,542 $4,026,240 $4,026,240 $4,026,240 $59,337,643

368.98 Change the program name to Traffic Management and Control. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

368.100 -Traffic Management and Control

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure a safe and efficient transportation system statewide by conducting traffic engineering

studies for traffic safety planning, permitting for activity on or adjacent to state roads, providing motorist assistance and traffic

information through the Highway Emergency Response Operators (HERO) program and Intelligent Transportation System, and

conducting inspections, repairs, and installations of traffic signals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$19,640,861 $19,640,861 $19,640,861

State Motor Fuel Funds

$19,640,861 $19,640,861 $19,640,861

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$35,670,542 $35,670,542 $35,670,542

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 $35,670,542 $35,670,542 $35,670,542

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$4,026,240

$4,026,240

$4,026,240

Sales and Services

$4,026,240

$4,026,240

$4,026,240

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$4,026,240

$4,026,240

$4,026,240

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$59,337,643 $59,337,643 $59,337,643

Transit

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to preserve and enhance the state's urban and rural public transit programs by providing

financial and technical assistance to Georgia's transit systems.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,987,821 $3,987,821 $20,000,000 $20,000,000
$6,000 $6,000 $6,000 $23,993,821

$3,987,821 $3,987,821 $20,000,000 $20,000,000
$6,000 $6,000 $6,000 $23,993,821

$3,987,821 $3,987,821 $20,000,000 $20,000,000
$6,000 $6,000 $6,000 $23,993,821

369.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$6,360

$6,360

$6,360

369.2 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($93,948)

($93,948)

($93,948)

369.3 Transfer funds to the Rail program for freight rail planning.

State General Funds

($55,000)

($55,000)

($55,000)

369.4 Reduce funds for grants to large urbanized area transit systems that receive direct federal funding.

State General Funds

($548,945)

($548,945)

($548,945)

369.5 Increase funds to reflect projected revenue from federal grant awards.

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$11,324,367 $11,324,367 $11,324,367

369.6 Utilize other funds for master developer for the downtown multi-modal passenger terminal. (G:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

369.7 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$106,915

$69,750

369.100 -Transit

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to preserve and enhance the state's urban and rural public transit programs by providing

financial and technical assistance to Georgia's transit systems.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,296,288

$3,403,203

$3,366,038

State General Funds

$3,296,288

$3,403,203

$3,366,038

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$31,324,367 $31,324,367 $31,324,367

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$31,324,367 $31,324,367 $31,324,367

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,000 $6,000 $6,000 $34,626,655

$6,000 $6,000 $6,000 $34,733,570

$6,000 $6,000 $6,000 $34,696,405

Payments to the State Road and Tollway Authority

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund debt service payments on non-general obligation bonds and other finance instruments for

transportation projects statewide and to capitalize the Community Improvement District Congestion Relief Fund.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$91,051,946 $0
$91,051,946 $91,051,946

$91,051,946 $0
$91,051,946 $91,051,946

$91,051,946 $0
$91,051,946 $91,051,946

370.1 Transfer surplus funds to the Routine Maintenance program for repairs and maintenance.

State Motor Fuel Funds

($11,188)

($11,188)

($11,188)

370.2 Transfer federal funds from the Capital Construction Projects program for debt service.

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 $148,156,201 $148,156,201 $148,156,201

370.3 Reduce funds for debt service to reflect savings for rates received with the bond sale.

State Motor Fuel Funds

($4,294,947)

370.4 Transfer $10,000,000 from the Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank (GTIB) Loan Fund to the Community Improvement District (CID) Grant Fund. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

370.100 -Payments to the State Road and Tollway Authority

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund debt service payments on non-general obligation bonds and other finance instruments for

transportation projects statewide and to capitalize the Community Improvement District Congestion Relief Fund.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$91,040,758 $91,040,758 $86,745,811

State Motor Fuel Funds

$91,040,758 $91,040,758 $86,745,811

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$148,156,201 $148,156,201 $148,156,201

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205$148,156,201 $148,156,201 $148,156,201

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$239,196,959 $239,196,959 $234,902,012

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It is the intent of this General Assembly that the following provisions apply: a.) In order to meet the requirements for projects on the Interstate System, the Office of Planning and Budget is hereby authorized and directed to give advanced budgetary authorization for letting and execution of Interstate Highway Contracts not to exceed the amount of Motor Fuel Tax Revenues actually paid into the Office of the State Treasurer, attached agency of the Department of Administrative Services. b.) Programs financed by Motor Fuel Tax Funds may be adjusted for additional appropriation or balances brought forward from previous years with prior approval by the Office of Planning and Budget. c.) The Fiscal Officers of the State are hereby directed as of July 1st of each fiscal year to determine the collection of Motor Fuel Tax in the immediately preceding year less refunds, rebates and collection costs and enter this amount as being the appropriation payable in lieu of the Motor Fuel Tax Funds appropriated in this Bill, in the event such collections, less refunds, rebates and collection costs, exceed such Motor Fuel Tax Appropriation. d.) Functions financed with General Fund appropriations shall be accounted for separately and shall be in addition to appropriations of Motor Fuel Tax revenues required under Article III, Section IX, Paragraph VI, Subsection (b) of the State Constitution. e.) Bus rental income may be retained to operate, maintain and upgrade department-owned buses.

Section 48: Veterans Service, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$21,182,680 $21,182,680 $18,853,542 $18,853,542
$159 $159 $40,036,381

$21,182,680 $21,182,680 $18,853,542 $18,853,542
$159 $159 $40,036,381

$21,182,680 $21,182,680 $18,853,542 $18,853,542
$159 $159 $40,036,381

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$20,598,759 $19,966,941 $20,598,759 $19,966,941 $18,178,053 $18,178,053 $18,178,053 $18,178,053 $38,776,812 $38,144,994

$20,500,220 $20,500,220 $18,178,053 $18,178,053 $38,678,273

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Departmental Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate, manage and supervise all aspects of department operations to include financial,

public information, personnel, accounting, purchasing, supply, mail, records management, and information technology.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,258,779 $1,258,779
$159 $159 $159 $1,258,938

$1,258,779 $1,258,779
$159 $159 $159 $1,258,938

$1,258,779 $1,258,779
$159 $159 $159 $1,258,938

371.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($4,511)

($4,511)

($4,511)

371.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($6,900)

($6,900)

($6,900)

371.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$5,174

$5,174

$5,174

371.4 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($6,826)

($6,826)

($6,826)

371.5 Reduce funds.

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

($159)

($159)

($159)

371.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$37,669

$32,777

371.7 Reduce funds and direct the agency to outsource payroll functions to the State Accounting Office's Shared Services initiative starting December 1, 2011.

State General Funds

($8,445)

371.100 -Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate, manage and supervise all aspects of department operations to include financial,

public information, personnel, accounting, purchasing, supply, mail, records management, and information technology.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,245,716 $1,245,716 $1,245,716

$1,283,385 $1,283,385 $1,283,385

$1,270,048 $1,270,048 $1,270,048

Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for the interment of eligible Georgia Veterans who served faithfully and honorably in

the military service of our country.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$542,833 $542,833 $35,700 $35,700 $578,533

$542,833 $542,833 $35,700 $35,700 $578,533

$542,833 $542,833
$35,700 $35,700 $578,533

372.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($551)

($551)

($551)

372.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($910)

($910)

($910)

372.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$4,158

$4,158

$4,158

372.4 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($3,212)

($3,212)

($3,212)

372.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$20,568

$17,897

372.100 -Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for the interment of eligible Georgia Veterans who served faithfully and honorably in

the military service of our country.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$542,318

$562,886

$560,215

State General Funds

$542,318

$562,886

$560,215

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$35,700

$35,700

$35,700

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$35,700 $578,018

$35,700 $598,586

$35,700 $595,915

Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home - Augusta

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide skilled nursing care to aged and infirmed Georgia Veterans and to serve as a teaching

facility for the Medical College of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,575,228 $5,575,228 $6,046,705 $6,046,705 $11,621,933

$5,575,228 $5,575,228 $6,046,705 $6,046,705 $11,621,933

$5,575,228 $5,575,228 $6,046,705 $6,046,705 $11,621,933

373.1 Replace funds with increased federal per diem. State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS 373.2 Reduce funds to reflect projected expenditures. Federal Funds Not Itemized 373.3 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($287,297) $287,297
$0

($287,297) $287,297
$0

($287,297) $287,297
$0

($1,046,071) ($1,046,071) ($1,046,071)

($334,514)

($109,164)

373.100 -Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home - Augusta

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide skilled nursing care to aged and infirmed Georgia Veterans and to serve as a teaching

facility for the Medical College of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,287,931

$4,953,417

$5,178,767

State General Funds

$5,287,931

$4,953,417

$5,178,767

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$5,287,931

$5,287,931

$5,287,931

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$5,287,931

$5,287,931

$5,287,931

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,575,862 $10,241,348 $10,466,698

Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home - Milledgeville

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide skilled nursing care to aged and infirmed Georgia war veterans.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,513,134 $8,513,134 $8,147,697 $8,147,697 $16,660,831

$8,513,134 $8,513,134 $8,147,697 $8,147,697 $16,660,831

$8,513,134 $8,513,134 $8,147,697 $8,147,697 $16,660,831

374.1 Replace funds with increased federal per diem. State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS 374.2 Reduce funds to reflect projected expenditures. Federal Funds Not Itemized 374.3 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($282,152) $282,152
$0

($282,152) $282,152
$0

($282,152) $282,152
$0

($198,867)

($198,867)

($198,867)

($510,788)

($166,689)

374.100 -Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home - Milledgeville

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide skilled nursing care to aged and infirmed Georgia war veterans.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$8,230,982

$7,720,194

$8,064,293

State General Funds

$8,230,982

$7,720,194

$8,064,293

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$8,230,982

$8,230,982

$8,230,982

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$8,230,982

$8,230,982

$8,230,982

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$16,461,964 $15,951,176 $16,295,275

Veterans Benefits

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to serve Georgia's veterans, their dependents and survivors in all matters pertaining to veterans

benefits by informing the veterans and their families about veterans benefits, and directly assisting and advising them in securing the

benefits to which they are entitled.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,292,706 $5,292,706 $4,623,440 $4,623,440 $9,916,146

$5,292,706 $5,292,706 $4,623,440 $4,623,440 $9,916,146

$5,292,706 $5,292,706 $4,623,440 $4,623,440 $9,916,146

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375.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($5,903)

($5,903)

($5,903)

375.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($6,622)

($6,622)

($6,622)

375.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$41,748

$41,748

$41,748

375.4 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($30,117)

($30,117)

($30,117)

375.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$155,247

$135,085

375.100 -Veterans Benefits

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to serve Georgia's veterans, their dependents and survivors in all matters pertaining to veterans

benefits by informing the veterans and their families about veterans benefits, and directly assisting and advising them in securing the

benefits to which they are entitled.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,291,812

$5,447,059

$5,426,897

State General Funds

$5,291,812

$5,447,059

$5,426,897

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$4,623,440

$4,623,440

$4,623,440

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$4,623,440

$4,623,440

$4,623,440

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,915,252 $10,070,499 $10,050,337

Section 49: Workers' Compensation, State Board of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$20,975,522 $20,975,522
$523,832 $523,832 $21,499,354

$20,975,522 $20,975,522
$523,832 $523,832 $21,499,354

$20,975,522 $20,975,522
$523,832 $523,832 $21,499,354

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$21,036,847 $21,460,467

$21,036,847 $21,460,467

$523,832

$523,832

$523,832

$523,832

$21,560,679 $21,984,299

$21,405,453 $21,405,453
$523,832 $523,832 $21,929,285

Administer the Workers' Compensation Laws

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide exclusive remedy for resolution of disputes in the Georgia Workers' Compensation

law.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,492,368 $10,492,368
$458,353 $458,353 $458,353 $10,950,721

$10,492,368 $10,492,368
$458,353 $458,353 $458,353 $10,950,721

$10,492,368 $10,492,368
$458,353 $458,353 $458,353 $10,950,721

376.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($6,831)

($6,831)

($6,831)

376.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$45,560

$45,560

$45,560

376.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$359,616

$312,914

376.100 -Administer the Workers' Compensation Laws

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide exclusive remedy for resolution of disputes in the Georgia Workers' Compensation

law.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$10,531,097 $10,890,713 $10,844,011

State General Funds

$10,531,097 $10,890,713 $10,844,011

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$458,353

$458,353

$458,353

Sales and Services

$458,353

$458,353

$458,353

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$458,353 $10,989,450

$458,353 $11,349,066

$458,353 $11,302,364

Board Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide superior access to the Georgia Workers' Compensation program for injured workers

and employers in a manner that is sensitive, responsive, and effective.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,483,154 $10,483,154
$65,479 $65,479 $65,479 $10,548,633

$10,483,154 $10,483,154
$65,479 $65,479 $65,479 $10,548,633

$10,483,154 $10,483,154
$65,479 $65,479 $65,479 $10,548,633

377.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($6,867)

($6,867)

($6,867)

377.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($16,341)

($16,341)

($16,341)

377.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$45,804

$45,804

$45,804

377.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$64,004

$55,692

377.5 Direct the agency to outsource payroll functions to the State Accounting Office's Shared Services initiative starting September 1, 2011.

State General Funds

$0

377.100 -Board Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide superior access to the Georgia Workers' Compensation program for injured workers

and employers in a manner that is sensitive, responsive, and effective.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$10,505,750 $10,569,754 $10,561,442

State General Funds

$10,505,750 $10,569,754 $10,561,442

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$65,479

$65,479

$65,479

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Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$65,479 $65,479 $10,571,229

$65,479 $65,479 $10,635,233

$65,479 $65,479 $10,626,921

Section 50: State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund Section Total - Continuation

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,167,251,047 $981,812,725 $185,438,322
$1,167,251,047

$1,167,251,047 $981,812,725 $185,438,322
$1,167,251,047

$1,167,251,047 $981,812,725 $185,438,322
$1,167,251,047

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$1,083,263,065 $1,061,690,493 $889,628,469 $868,055,897 $193,634,596 $193,634,596
$1,083,263,065 $1,061,690,493

$1,065,469,284 $871,834,688 $193,634,596
$1,065,469,284

General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund - Issued
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Continuation Budget

$1,072,281,729 $904,283,407 $167,998,322
$1,072,281,729

$1,072,281,729 $904,283,407 $167,998,322
$1,072,281,729

$1,072,281,729 $904,283,407 $167,998,322
$1,072,281,729

378.1 Transfer funds for debt service from GO Bonds New to reflect the issuance of new bonds.

State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$77,529,318 $17,440,000 $94,969,318

$77,529,318 $17,440,000 $94,969,318

378.2 Reduce funds for debt service to reflect savings from rates received with the bond sale.

State General Funds

($152,867,951) ($148,684,883)

378.3 Increase funds to meet debt service requirements.

State Motor Fuel Funds

$8,196,274

$8,196,274

378.4 Increase funds.

$77,529,318 $17,440,000 $94,969,318
($148,684,883)
$8,196,274

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State General Funds

$1,579,625

$0

$0

378.5 Repeal the authorization of $3,000,000 in 5-year bonds for the University System of Georgia, Georgia Research Alliance from FY2010 (HB119) for science equipment.

State General Funds

($697,800)

($697,800)

($697,800)

378.6 Repeal the authorization of $550,000 in 5-year bonds for the Technical College System of Georgia from FY2010 (HB119) for equipment.

State General Funds

($127,930)

($127,930)

($127,930)

378.7 Repeal the authorization of $3,700,000 in 20-year bonds for the Department of Transportation from FY2010 (HB119) for Georgia Regional Transportation Authority Park and Ride lot construction.

State General Funds

($335,960)

($335,960)

($335,960)

378.8 Repeal the authorization of $11,600,000 in 10-year bonds for the Department of Transportation from FY2010 (HB119) for Georgia Regional Transportation Authority Xpress bus purchases.

State General Funds

($1,521,920) ($1,521,920) ($1,521,920)

378.9 Repeal the authorization of $1,000,000 in 20-year bonds for the Department of Community Health from FY2011 (HB948) for major repairs and renovations.

State General Funds

($87,200)

($87,200)

($87,200)

378.10 Repeal the authorization of $12,310,000 in 20-year bonds for the Department of Education from FY2008 (HB95) for the Capital Outlay Program - Regular for local school construction.

State General Funds

($1,051,643) ($1,051,643)

378.11 Repeal the authorization of $6,705,000 in 20-year bonds for the Department of Education from FY2008 (HB95) for the Capital Outlay Program - Exceptional Growth for local school construction.

State General Funds

($572,808)

($572,808)

378.12 Repeal the authorization of $7,900,000 in 20-year bonds for the Department of Education from FY2008 (HB95) for the Capital Outlay Program - Regular Advance for local school construction.

State General Funds

($674,897)

($674,897)

378.13 Repeal the authorization of $3,250,000 in 20-year bonds for the Department of Education from FY2008 (HB95) for the Capital Outlay Program - Low Wealth for local school construction.

State General Funds

($277,647)

($277,647)

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378.14 Repeal the authorization of $4,400,000 in 20-year bonds for the Department of Education from AFY2008 (HB989) for the Capital Outlay Program - Regular for local school construction.

State General Funds

($375,760)

($375,760)

378.15 Repeal the authorization of $4,840,000 in 20-year bonds for the Department of Education from AFY2008 (HB989) for the Capital Outlay Program - Exceptional Growth for local school construction.

State General Funds

($413,336)

($413,336)

378.16 Repeal the authorization of $17,075,000 in 20-year bonds for the Department of Education from FY2009 (HB990) for the Capital Outlay Program - Regular Advance for local school construction.

State General Funds

($1,458,205) ($1,458,205)

378.17 Repeal the authorization of $1,030,000 in 20-year bonds for the Department of Education from FY2009 (HB990) for the Capital Outlay Program - Low Wealth for local school construction.

State General Funds

($87,962)

($87,962)

378.18 Decrease funds for debt service.

State General Funds

($22,715,037) ($22,715,037)

378.100 -General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund - Issued TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Appropriation (HB 78)
$1,021,388,185 $996,364,333 $996,364,333 $827,753,589 $802,729,737 $802,729,737 $193,634,596 $193,634,596 $193,634,596
$1,021,388,185 $996,364,333 $996,364,333

General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund - New
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Continuation Budget

$94,969,318 $77,529,318 $17,440,000 $94,969,318

$94,969,318 $77,529,318 $17,440,000 $94,969,318

$94,969,318 $77,529,318 $17,440,000 $94,969,318

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011

379.1 Transfer funds for debt service to GO Bonds Issued to reflect the issuance of new bonds.

State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($77,529,318) ($17,440,000) ($94,969,318)

($77,529,318) ($17,440,000) ($94,969,318)

($77,529,318) ($17,440,000) ($94,969,318)

Total Debt Service 10 year at 5.27%

State General Funds 20 year at 5.75%

$3,280,000

$3,280,000

$3,280,000

State General Funds 20 year at 6.75%

$22,715,672 $27,909,452 $32,473,643

State General Funds 5 year at 5%

$18,101,448 $17,214,803 $17,214,803

State General Funds Total Debt Service

$17,777,760 $16,921,905 $16,136,505

State General Funds

$61,874,880 $65,326,160 $69,104,951

Total Principal Amount 10 year at 5.27%

State General Funds 20 year at 5.75%

$25,000,000 $25,000,000 $25,000,000

State General Funds 20 year at 6.75%

$265,370,000 $326,045,000 $379,365,000

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State General Funds 5 year at 5%

$195,480,000 $185,905,000 $185,905,000

State General Funds Total Principal

$76,960,000 $73,255,000 $69,855,000

State General Funds

$562,810,000 $610,205,000 $660,125,000

379.100 -General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund - New TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Appropriation (HB 78)

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

Corrections, Department of

379.101 BOND: GDC multi-projects: $10,000,000 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Fund major repairs and equipment replacement statewide.

From State General Funds, $2,310,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

facilities for the Department of Corrections by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension,

enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities,

both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than

$10,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in

excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$2,310,000

$2,310,000

$2,310,000

Corrections, Department of

379.102 BOND: GDC multi-projects: $4,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Fund facility improvements and renovations statewide.

From State General Funds, $342,400 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

facilities for the Department of Corrections by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension,

enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities,

both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than

$4,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in

excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$342,400

$342,400

$342,400

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Corrections, Department of

379.103 BOND: GDC multi-projects: $3,500,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Fund security and life safety improvements at facilities statewide.

From State General Funds, $299,600 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

facilities for the Department of Corrections by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension,

enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities,

both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than

$3,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in

excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$299,600

$299,600

$299,600

Defense, Department of

379.111 BOND: National Guard Armories: $3,965,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Provide state match to design and construct the Lorenzo

Benn Armory in Atlanta.

From State General Funds, $339,404 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

facilities for the Department of Defense by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension,

enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities,

both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than

$3,965,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in

excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$339,404

$339,404

$339,404

Defense, Department of

379.112 BOND: Defense Multi-projects: $750,000 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Fund major repairs and renovations at facilities statewide.

From State General Funds, $173,250 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

facilities for the Department of Defense by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension,

enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities,

both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than

$750,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in

excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$173,250

$173,250

$173,250

Investigation, Georgia Bureau of
379.121 BOND: GBI Multi-Projects: $145,000 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Fund major repairs and renovations at facilities statewide. From State General Funds, $33,495 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Bureau of Investigation by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension,

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enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities,

both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than

$145,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in

excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$33,495

$33,495

$33,495

Investigation, Georgia Bureau of

379.122 BOND: GBI Multi-Projects: $420,000 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Purchase crime scene investigative equipment.

From State General Funds, $97,020 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities

for the Georgia Bureau of Investigation by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension,

enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities,

both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than

$420,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in

excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$97,020

$97,020

$97,020

Investigation, Georgia Bureau of

379.123 BOND: GBI Multi-Projects: $2,900,000 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Purchase an FCC narrow band compliant Law Enforcement Dispatch

and Communication System.

From State General Funds, $669,900 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

facilities for the Georgia Bureau of Investigation by means of the acquisition, construction, development,

extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or

facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more

than $2,900,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities

not in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$669,900

$669,900

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Juvenile Justice, Department of

379.131 BOND: DJJ Multi-Projects: $3,740,000 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Fund major repairs and purchase equipment for facilities statewide.

From State General Funds, $863,940 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

facilities for the Department of Juvenile Justice by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension,

enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities,

both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than

$3,740,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in

excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$863,940

$863,940

$863,940

Juvenile Justice, Department of

379.132 BOND: DJJ Multi-Projects: $4,220,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Fund improvements and renovations at facilities statewide.

From State General Funds, $361,232 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

facilities for the Department of Juvenile Justice by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension,

enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities,

both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than

$4,220,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in

excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$361,232

$361,232

$361,232

Juvenile Justice, Department of

379.133 BOND: Macon Regional Youth Detention Center: $120,000 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Design the Macon Administration and

Multipurpose building.

From State General Funds, $27,720 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities

for the Department of Juvenile Justice by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension,

enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities,

both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than

$120,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in

excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$27,720

$27,720

$27,720

Juvenile Justice, Department of
379.134 BOND: Eastman Youth Development Campus: $1,515,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Construct the Eastman YDC Unit Support
additions.
From State General Funds, $129,684 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

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facilities for the Department of Juvenile Justice by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension,

enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities,

both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than

$1,515,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in

excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$129,684

$129,684

$129,684

Public Safety, Department of

379.141 BOND: Public Safety Training Center: $1,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Fund major facility repairs and renovations. (H and

S:Provide $1,000,000 in 20-year bonds)

From State General Funds, $85,600 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities

for the Department of Public Safety by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension,

enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities,

both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than

$1,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in

excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$231,000

$85,600

$85,600

Public Safety, Department of

379.142 BOND: Patrol Posts Various: $2,500,000 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Purchase 200 law enforcement pursuit vehicles. (S:Purchase 100 law

enforcement pursuit vehicles)

From State General Funds, $577,500 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

facilities for the Department of Public Safety by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension,

enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities,

both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than

$2,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in

excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$1,155,000

$577,500

Community Affairs, Department of
379.191 BOND: Reservoirs: $25,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Fund reservoirs statewide. (S:Fund new reservoirs and expand existing
reservoirs statewide)
From State General Funds, $2,140,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Community Affairs by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or

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facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more

than $25,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities

not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$2,140,000

$2,140,000

$2,140,000

Environmental Finance Authority, Georgia

379.201 BOND: Local Government Infrastructure: $23,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Capitalize the State Funded Water and Sewer

Construction Loan Program.

From State General Funds, $1,968,800 is specifically appropriated for the Georgia Environmental Finance

Authority for the purposes of financing loans to local government and local government entities for water or

sewerage facilities or systems, through the issuance of not more than $23,000,000 in principal amount of General

Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$1,968,800

$1,968,800

$1,968,800

Environmental Finance Authority, Georgia

379.202 BOND: Local Government Infrastructure: $6,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Fund the state match for the federal Clean Water

State Revolving Fund Water and Sewer Construction Loan Program.

From State General Funds, $513,600 is specifically appropriated for the Georgia Environmental Finance

Authority for the purposes of financing loans to local government and local government entities for water or

sewerage facilities or systems, through the issuance of not more than $6,000,000 in principal amount of General

Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$513,600

$513,600

$513,600

Environmental Finance Authority, Georgia

379.203 BOND: Local Government Infrastructure: $20,750,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Fund reservoir development. (S:Fund new and

existing reservoir development)

From State General Funds, $1,776,200 is specifically appropriated for the Georgia Environmental Finance

Authority for the purposes of financing loans to local government and local government entities for water or

sewerage facilities or systems, through the issuance of not more than $20,750,000 in principal amount of General

Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$1,776,200

$1,776,200

$1,776,200

Environmental Finance Authority, Georgia
379.204 BOND: Local Government Infrastructure: $6,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Fund the state match for the federal Drinking Water
State Revolving Fund Water and Sewer Construction Loan Program.

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From State General Funds, $513,600 is specifically appropriated for the Georgia Environmental Finance

Authority for the purposes of financing loans to local government and local government entities for water or

sewerage facilities or systems, through the issuance of not more than $6,000,000 in principal amount of General

Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$513,600

$513,600

$513,600

Economic Development, Department of

379.211 BOND: Georgia World Congress Center: $1,265,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Fund renovations and upgrades at Building A.

From State General Funds, $108,284 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

facilities for the Department of Economic Development by means of the acquisition, construction, development,

extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or

facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more

than $1,265,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities

not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$108,284

$108,284

$108,284

Economic Development, Department of

379.212 BOND: Georgia World Congress Center: $5,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Fund an expanded parking facility and related

improvements.

From State General Funds, $428,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

facilities for the Department of Economic Development by means of the acquisition, construction, development,

extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or

facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more

than $5,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities

not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$428,000

$428,000

Ports Authority, Georgia
379.221 BOND: Ports Authority: $32,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Fund the state match to federal funds for the Savannah Harbor
Deepening Project.
From State General Funds, $2,739,200 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Ports Authority by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than

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3235

$32,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in

excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$2,739,200

$2,739,200

$2,739,200

Transportation, Department of

379.231 BOND: Rail Lines: $4,500,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Fund the McIntyre Passing Siding Project. (S:Fund the McIntyre Passing

Siding, Vidalia-Swainsboro, Valdosta-Willacoochee, and Heart of Georgia Infrastructure projects)

From State General Funds, $385,200 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

facilities for the Department of Transportation by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension,

enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities,

both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than

$4,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in

excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$128,400

$385,200

Education, Department of

379.301 BOND: K - 12 Schools: $44,120,000 in principal for 20 years at 6.75%: Fund the Capital Outlay Program-Regular for local school

construction. (S:Include $2,000,000 for Clarkdale Elementary)

From State General Funds, $4,085,512 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational

facilities for county and independent school systems through the State Board of Education ( Department of

Education ) through the issuance of not more than $44,120,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt,

the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$4,085,512

$4,085,512

$4,085,512

Education, Department of

379.302 BOND: K - 12 Schools: $21,820,000 in principal for 20 years at 6.75%: Fund the Capital Outlay Program-Exceptional Growth for local school

construction. (H and S:Recommend funding at the $40 million entitlement level and provide $21,820,000 in 20-year bonds)

From State General Funds, $2,020,532 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational

facilities for county and independent school systems through the State Board of Education ( Department of

Education ) through the issuance of not more than $21,820,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt,

the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$2,907,177

$2,020,532

$2,020,532

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Education, Department of

379.303 BOND: K - 12 Schools: $118,650,000 in principal for 20 years at 6.75%: Fund the Capital Outlay Program-Regular Advance for local school

construction.

From State General Funds, $10,986,990 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational

facilities for county and independent school systems through the State Board of Education ( Department of

Education ) through the issuance of not more than $118,650,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt,

the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$10,986,990 $10,986,990 $10,986,990

Education, Department of

379.304 BOND: K - 12 Schools: $1,315,000 in principal for 20 years at 6.75%: Fund the Capital Outlay Program-Low Wealth for local school

construction.

From State General Funds, $121,769 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational facilities

for county and independent school systems through the State Board of Education ( Department of Education )

through the issuance of not more than $1,315,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments

of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$121,769

$121,769

$121,769

Education, Department of

379.305 BOND: K - 12 Equipment: $8,895,000 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Purchase vocational equipment statewide. (H and S:Provide $1,388,750

in 5-year bonds for equipment for Agriculture Education Programs and $7,506,250 in 5-year bonds for Career and Technical Education

Programs)

From State General Funds, $2,054,745 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

facilities for the Department of Education by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension,

enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities,

both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than

$8,895,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in

excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$2,054,745

$2,054,745

$2,054,745

Education, Department of
379.306 BOND: K - 12 Schools: $10,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Fund new science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)
charter schools statewide. (H and S:Provide $10,000,000 in 20-year bonds)
From State General Funds, $856,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems through the State Board of Education ( Department of Education )

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through the issuance of not more than $10,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the

instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$1,284,000

$856,000

$856,000

Education, Department of

379.307 BOND: K - 12 Schools: $1,335,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Fund facility repairs and improvements at state schools. (H:Provide

$2,075,000 in 20-year bonds)(S:Provide $1,335,000 in 20-year bonds)

From State General Funds, $114,276 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational facilities

for county and independent school systems through the State Board of Education ( Department of Education )

through the issuance of not more than $1,335,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments

of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$308,385

$177,620

$114,276

Education, Department of

379.308 BOND: K - 12 Equipment: $25,000,000 in principal for 10 years at 5.27%: Purchase 657 school buses statewide. (H and S:Provide

$25,000,000 in 10-year bonds for 328 buses statewide)

From State General Funds, $3,280,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

facilities for the Department of Education by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension,

enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities,

both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than

$25,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in

excess of 120 months.

State General Funds

$3,280,000

$3,280,000

$3,280,000

Building Authority, Georgia
379.411 BOND: State Capitol: $0 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Repair Capitol Building steps.

State General Funds

$85,600

$85,600

$0

Building Authority, Georgia
379.412 BOND: GBA Parking Facilities: $0 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Design the South Parking Deck in Atlanta.

State General Funds

$64,200

$0

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Revenue, Department of

379.421 BOND: Tax System: $3,000,000 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Complete implementation of the Integrated Tax System.

From State General Funds, $693,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

facilities for the Department of Revenue by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension,

enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities,

both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than

$3,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in

excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$693,000

$693,000

$693,000

Revenue, Department of

379.422 BOND: Tax System: $800,000 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Purchase OPEX scanning machines and shredders.

From State General Funds, $184,800 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

facilities for the Department of Revenue by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension,

enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities,

both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than

$800,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in

excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$184,800

$184,800

$184,800

Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Department of

379.501 BOND: DBHDD Multi-projects: $3,100,000 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Fund major repairs and equipment replacement statewide. (H and

S:Provide $3,100,000 in 5-year bonds as revised by the Governor)

From State General Funds, $716,100 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

facilities for the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities by means of the acquisition,

construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways,

buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith,

through the issuance of not more than $3,100,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments

of which shall have maturities not in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$808,500

$716,100

$716,100

Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Department of
379.502 BOND: DBHDD Multi-projects: $1,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Fund construction and renovation projects statewide. (H and
S:Provide $1,000,000 in 20-year bonds as revised by the Governor)
From State General Funds, $85,600 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities

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3239

for the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities by means of the acquisition,

construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways,

buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith,

through the issuance of not more than $1,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments

of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$469,944

$85,600

$85,600

Community Health, Department of

379.511 BOND: Community Health Multi-projects: $10,000,000 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Implement a new eligibility system.

From State General Funds, $2,310,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

facilities for the Department of Community Health by means of the acquisition, construction, development,

extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or

facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more

than $10,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities

not in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$2,310,000

$2,310,000

$2,310,000

Community Health, Department of

379.512 BOND: Community Health Multi-projects: $500,000 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Fund facility repairs statewide.

From State General Funds, $115,500 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

facilities for the Department of Community Health by means of the acquisition, construction, development,

extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or

facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more

than $500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not

in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$115,500

$115,500

$115,500

Veterans Service, Department of
379.521 BOND: Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home, Milledgeville: $500,000 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Purchase furniture and equipment for C-
Wing Alzheimer's Patient Care Unit.
From State General Funds, $115,500 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Veterans Service by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more

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than $500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not

in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$115,500

$115,500

$115,500

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents

379.601 BOND: Atlanta Metropolitan College: $1,000,000 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Purchase equipment for the Academic Sciences Building.

From State General Funds, $231,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction,

development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures,

equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance

of not more than $1,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have

maturities not in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$231,000

$231,000

$231,000

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents

379.602 BOND: Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College: $3,250,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Construct renovations for the Historic Lewis

and Herring Halls.

From State General Funds, $278,200 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction,

development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures,

equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance

of not more than $3,250,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have

maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$278,200

$278,200

$278,200

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents

379.603 BOND: Georgia Institute of Technology: $4,200,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Construct the Infrastructure-Eco Commons Area A.

From State General Funds, $359,520 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction,

development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures,

equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance

of not more than $4,200,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have

maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$359,520

$359,520

$359,520

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University System of Georgia, Board of Regents

379.604 BOND: University of West Georgia: $16,500,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Construct the Nursing Building.

From State General Funds, $1,412,400 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction,

development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures,

equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance

of not more than $16,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have

maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$1,412,400

$1,412,400

$1,412,400

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents

379.605 BOND: Valdosta State University: $7,800,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Construct initial phase of the Health Science Building.

(H:Provide $3,900,000 in 20-year bonds)(S:Provide $7,800,000 in 20-year bonds)

From State General Funds, $667,680 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction,

development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures,

equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance

of not more than $7,800,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have

maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$428,000

$333,840

$667,680

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents

379.606 BOND: Regents: $50,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Fund major repairs and renovations statewide.

From State General Funds, $4,280,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction,

development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures,

equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance

of not more than $50,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have

maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$4,280,000

$4,280,000

$4,280,000

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
379.607 BOND: College of Coastal Georgia: $7,600,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Design and construct the Teacher Education and Learning
Center.
From State General Funds, $650,560 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

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facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction,

development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures,

equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance

of not more than $7,600,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have

maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$650,560

$650,560

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents

379.608 BOND: Kennesaw State University: $16,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Fund infrastructure expansion and design and construct an

Education Classroom Facility.

From State General Funds, $1,369,600 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction,

development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures,

equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance

of not more than $16,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have

maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$770,400

$1,369,600

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents

379.609 BOND: Georgia Gwinnett College: $1,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Design the Allied Health Building.

From State General Funds, $85,600 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities

for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction,

development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures,

equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance

of not more than $1,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have

maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$171,200

$85,600

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
379.610 BOND: University of Georgia: $3,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Design the Science Learning Center. From State General Funds, $256,800 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance

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3243

of not more than $3,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have

maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$273,920

$256,800

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents

379.611 BOND: Georgia Southern University: $21,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Construct the Biology Building.

From State General Funds, $1,797,600 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction,

development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures,

equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance

of not more than $21,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have

maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$770,400

$1,797,600

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents

379.612 BOND: Georgia Southwestern State University: $7,800,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Construct the Health and Human Sciences

Building.

From State General Funds, $667,680 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction,

development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures,

equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance

of not more than $7,800,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have

maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$667,680

$667,680

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents

379.613 BOND: Georgia Research Alliance: $1,000,000 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Purchase equipment and fund R&D infrastructure.

From State General Funds, $231,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction,

development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures,

equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance

of not more than $1,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have

maturities not in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$1,155,000

$231,000

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University System of Georgia, Board of Regents

379.614 BOND: Rock Eagle 4-H Facility: $2,500,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Fund major repairs and renovations.

From State General Funds, $214,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction,

development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures,

equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance

of not more than $2,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have

maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$214,000

$214,000

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents

379.615 BOND: Cooperative Extension Service and Agricultural Experiment Station Facilities: $4,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Fund

major repairs and renovations statewide.

From State General Funds, $342,400 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction,

development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures,

equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance

of not more than $4,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have

maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$342,400

$342,400

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents

379.616 BOND: Cooperative Extension Service and Agricultural Experiment Station Facilities: $1,000,000 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Provide

funds for equipment statewide.

From State General Funds, $231,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction,

development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures,

equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance

of not more than $1,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have

maturities not in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$231,000

$231,000

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University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
379.617 BOND: Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission: $0 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Provide funds for a digital textbook initiative.

State General Funds

$115,500

$0

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents

379.618 BOND: Clayton State University: $9,900,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Construct a new science building.

From State General Funds, $847,440 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction,

development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures,

equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance

of not more than $9,900,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have

maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$847,440

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents

379.619 BOND: South Georgia College: $600,000 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Fund the utility loop infrastructure project.

From State General Funds, $138,600 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction,

development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures,

equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance

of not more than $600,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have

maturities not in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$138,600

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents

379.620 BOND: Armstrong Atlantic State University: $2,750,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Fund major repairs and renovations at Gamble

Hall.

From State General Funds, $235,400 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction,

development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures,

equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance

of not more than $2,750,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have

maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$235,400

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University System of Georgia, Board of Regents

379.621 BOND: Atlanta Metropolitan College: $1,050,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Construct phase II of the Academic Science Building.

From State General Funds, $89,880 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities

for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction,

development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures,

equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance

of not more than $1,050,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have

maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$89,880

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents

379.622 BOND: North Georgia College and State University: $3,000,000 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Equip the North Georgia College and State

University Campus in Forsyth County.

From State General Funds, $693,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction,

development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures,

equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance

of not more than $3,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have

maturities not in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$693,000

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents

379.623 BOND: Georgia College and State University: $4,550,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Fund major repairs and renovations at Ennis

Hall.

From State General Funds, $389,480 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction,

development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures,

equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance

of not more than $4,550,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have

maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$389,480

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
379.624 BOND: Dalton College: $8,075,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Construct an Academic Building. From State General Funds, $691,220 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

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facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction,

development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures,

equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance

of not more than $8,075,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have

maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$691,220

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents

379.625 BOND: Georgia Gwinnett College: $3,550,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Provide funds for campus wide construction.

From State General Funds, $303,880 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction,

development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures,

equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance

of not more than $3,550,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have

maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$303,880

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents

379.626 BOND: Georgia Highlands College: $1,100,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Design an Academic Building at the Cartersville Campus.

From State General Funds, $94,160 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities

for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction,

development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures,

equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance

of not more than $1,100,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have

maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$94,160

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
379.627 BOND: Bainbridge College: $800,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Design an Academic Building. From State General Funds, $68,480 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $800,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have

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maturities not in excess of 240 months. State General Funds

$68,480

Technical College System of Georgia

379.651 BOND: Technical College Multi-Projects: $10,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Fund major facility repairs and renovations.

From State General Funds, $856,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development,

extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or

facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more

than $10,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities

not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$856,000

$856,000

$856,000

Technical College System of Georgia

379.652 BOND: Technical College Multi-Projects: $5,000,000 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Replace obsolete equipment. (H and S:Provide

$5,000,000 in 5-year bonds)

From State General Funds, $1,155,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development,

extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or

facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more

than $5,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities

not in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$1,732,500

$1,155,000

$1,155,000

Technical College System of Georgia

379.653 BOND: Moultrie Technical College: $1,615,000 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Equip the Allied Health Building.

From State General Funds, $373,065 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development,

extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or

facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more

than $1,615,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities

not in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$373,065

$373,065

$373,065

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Technical College System of Georgia

379.654 BOND: Sandersville Technical College: $1,740,000 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Equip the Health Sciences and Business Development

Center.

From State General Funds, $401,940 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development,

extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or

facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more

than $1,740,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities

not in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$401,940

$401,940

$401,940

Technical College System of Georgia

379.655 BOND: Central Georgia Technical College: $2,940,000 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Equip the Center for Health Sciences.

From State General Funds, $679,140 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development,

extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or

facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more

than $2,940,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities

not in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$679,140

$679,140

$679,140

Technical College System of Georgia
379.656 BOND: Northwestern Technical College: $0 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Purchase equipment for the Catoosa County campus. (H and
S:Delay funding until FY2013 as revised by the Governor)

State General Funds

$438,900

$0

$0

Technical College System of Georgia
379.657 BOND: Altamaha Technical College: $0 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Purchase equipment for the Classroom Building and Truck Driving
Range. (H and S:Delay funding until FY2013 as revised by the Governor)

State General Funds

$570,570

$0

$0

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Technical College System of Georgia

379.658 BOND: Southern Crescent Technical College: $5,465,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Design and construct the Classroom Building.

From State General Funds, $467,804 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development,

extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or

facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more

than $5,465,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities

not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$467,804

$467,804

$467,804

Technical College System of Georgia

379.659 BOND: Technical College Multi-Projects: $10,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Provide funds for construction, renovation or

equipment for Career Academies.

From State General Funds, $856,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development,

extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or

facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more

than $10,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities

not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$856,000

$856,000

$856,000

Technical College System of Georgia
379.660 BOND: Altamaha Technical College: $0 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Design an Academic Building.

State General Funds

$102,720

$0

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Technical College System of Georgia

379.661 BOND: Lanier Technical College: $2,200,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Design the Public Safety/Allied Health and Economic

Development Building.

From State General Funds, $188,320 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development,

extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or

facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more

than $2,200,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities

not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$188,320

$188,320

Technical College System of Georgia

379.662 BOND: Southeastern Technical College: $590,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Design the Health Services/Library.

From State General Funds, $50,504 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities

for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension,

enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities,

both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than

$590,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in

excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$50,504

$50,504

Technical College System of Georgia
379.663 BOND: Gwinnett Technical College: $0 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Design the Gwinnett Technical College - North Fulton Campus in
Johns Creek.

State General Funds

$256,800

$0

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Technical College System of Georgia

379.664 BOND: Ogeechee Technical College: $726,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Design the Natural Resources building.

From State General Funds, $62,145 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities

for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension,

enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities,

both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than

$726,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in

excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$62,145

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents

379.681 BOND: Twiggs County Public Library: $575,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Design and construct new library as part of the Middle

Georgia Regional Library System.

From State General Funds, $49,220 is specifically appropriated to the Board of Regents of the University System

of Georgia to provide public library facilities by grant to the governing board of the Twiggs County Public

Library, for that library, through the issuance of not more than $575,000 in principal amount of General

Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$98,440

$0

$49,220

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents

379.682 BOND: Royston Public Library: $634,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Design and construct new library as part of the Athens Regional

Library System.

From State General Funds, $54,270 is specifically appropriated to the Board of Regents of the University System

of Georgia to provide public library facilities by grant to the governing board of the Royston Public Library, for

that library, through the issuance of not more than $634,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the

instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$54,270

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University System of Georgia, Board of Regents

379.683 BOND: Milner Public Library: $350,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Design and construct new library as part of the Flint River

Regional Library System.

From State General Funds, $29,960 is specifically appropriated to the Board of Regents of the University System

of Georgia to provide public library facilities by grant to the governing board of the Milner Public Library, for

that library, through the issuance of not more than $350,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the

instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$29,960

Forestry Commission, State

379.701 BOND: Forestry Equipment: $3,200,000 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Replace firefighting equipment statewide.

From State General Funds, $739,200 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

facilities for the State Forestry Commission by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension,

enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities,

both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than

$3,200,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in

excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$739,200

$739,200

$739,200

Forestry Commission, State

379.702 BOND: Forestry Buildings: $2,500,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Fund major repairs and renovations at facilities statewide. (H and

S:Provide $2,500,000 in 20-year bonds)

From State General Funds, $214,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

facilities for the State Forestry Commission by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension,

enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities,

both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than

$2,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in

excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$577,500

$214,000

$214,000

Natural Resources, Department of
379.711 BOND: DNR multi-projects: $890,000 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Complete law enforcement dispatch and communication system for the
Wildlife Resources Division to comply with Federal Communications Commission requirements.
From State General Funds, $205,590 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Natural Resources by means of the acquisition, construction, development,

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extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or

facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more

than $890,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not

in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$205,590

$205,590

$205,590

Natural Resources, Department of

379.712 BOND: DNR multi-projects: $7,500,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Fund major repairs and renovations at facilities and infrastructure

statewide. (H:Provide $5,000,000 in 20-year bonds)(S:Provide $7,500,000 in 20-year bonds)

From State General Funds, $642,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

facilities for the Department of Natural Resources by means of the acquisition, construction, development,

extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or

facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more

than $7,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities

not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$1,501,500

$428,000

$642,000

Natural Resources, Department of

379.713 BOND: DNR multi-projects: $500,000 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Replace law enforcement vehicles.

From State General Funds, $115,500 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

facilities for the Department of Natural Resources by means of the acquisition, construction, development,

extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or

facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more

than $500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not

in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$115,500

$115,500

Natural Resources, Department of
379.714 BOND: Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter: $1,100,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Retrofit horse barn and cover existing
practice ring.
From State General Funds, $94,160 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Natural Resources by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than

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$1,100,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in

excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$94,160

$94,160

$94,160

Soil and Water Conservation Commission

379.731 BOND: Soil & Water Conservation Watershed: $6,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Rehabilitate USDA flood control watershed

structures to bring them into compliance with Georgia's Safe Dams Act.

From State General Funds, $513,600 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

facilities for the Soil and Water Conservation Commission by means of the acquisition, construction, development,

extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or

facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more

than $6,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities

not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$513,600

$513,600

$513,600

Agriculture, Department of

379.741 BOND: State Farmers' Markets: $1,250,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Fund major repairs and renovations.

From State General Funds, $107,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

facilities for the Department of Agriculture by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension,

enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities,

both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than

$1,250,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in

excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$214,000

$107,000

Section 51: General Obligation Bonds Repealed, Revised, or Reinstated The following paragraph of Section 50 of the General Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2009- 2010 (Ga. L. 2009, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 330, 323, Act No. 345, 2009 Regular Session, H.B. 119) as carried forward in Section 50 of the Supplementary Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2009-2010 (Ga. L. 2010, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 242, 236, Act. No. 352, 2010 Regular Session, H.B. 947), and which amended read as follows, is hereby repealed in its entirety:

[BOND 397.634] From State General Funds, $697,800 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development,

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extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $3,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 60 months.
Because there is no further need to issue debt under the authorizing appropriation identified below, after issuance under the authorization of $20,415,000 in general obligation debt and the deposit of $4,478,529 from the appropriation into the general obligation debt sinking fund as required by the highest annual debt service (see State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2009F, issued November 24, 2009, and State of Georgia General Obligation Bond Series 2010B, issued October 27, 2010), the remaining balance of $127,930, presently available to support an issue of up to $550,000 in additional principal amount, in the authorizing appropriation is hereby repealed:
That certain paragraph of Section 50 of the General Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2009-2010 (Ga. L. 2009, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 330, 323, Act No. 345, 2009 Regular Session, H.B. 119) as carried forward in Section 50 of the Supplementary Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2009-2010 (Ga. L. 2010, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 242, 323, Act No. 352, 2010 Regular Session, H.B. 947), and which as amended reads as follows:
[BOND 397.661] From State General Funds, $4,876,459 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $20,965,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 60 months.
The following paragraph of Section 50 of the General Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2009-2010 (Ga. L. 2009, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 330, 315, Act No. 345, 2009 Regular Session, H.B. 119) as carried forward in Section 50 of the Supplementary Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2009-2010 (Ga. L. 2010, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 242, 231-232, Act. No. 352, 2010 Regular Session, H.B. 947), and which amended read as follows, is hereby repealed in its entirety:
[BOND 397.222] From State General Funds, $335,960 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Transportation by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $3,700,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

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The following paragraph of Section 50 of the General Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2009- 2010 (Ga. L. 2009, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 330, 315, Act No. 345, 2009 Regular Session, H.B. 119) as carried forward in Section 50 of the Supplementary Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2009-2010 (Ga. L. 2010, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 242, 231, Act. No. 352, 2010 Regular Session, H.B. 947), and which amended read as follows, is hereby repealed in its entirety:
[BOND 397.221] From State General Funds, $1,521,920 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Transportation by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $11,600,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 120 months.
The following paragraph of Section 50 of the General Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2010- 2011 (Ga. L. 2010, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 164, 158, Act No. 684, 2010 Regular Session, H.B. 948) is hereby repealed in its entirety:
[Bond # 54] From State General Funds, $87,200 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Community Health by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
Because there is no further need to issue debt under the authorizing appropriation identified below, after issuance under the authorization of $166,000,000 in general obligation debt and the deposit of $14,181,380 from the appropriation into the general obligation debt sinking fund as required by the highest annual debt service (see State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2007E, issued August 1, 2007, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2007G, issued December 1, 2007, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2008B, issued June 12, 2008, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2009B, issued February 1, 2009, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2009D, issued May 1, 2009, and State of Georgia General Obligation Bond Series 2009G and 2009H, issued November 24, 2009), the remaining balance of $1,051,643, presently available to support an issue of up to $12,310,000 in additional principal amount, in the authorizing appropriation is hereby repealed:

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That certain paragraph of Section 49 of the General Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2007-2008 (Ga. L. 2007, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 277, 264, Act No. 377, 2007 Regular Session, H.B. 95), as carried forward in Section 49 of the Supplementary Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2007-2008 (Ga. L. 2008, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 170, 162, Act. No. 384, 2008 Regular Session, H.B. 989), and which amended read as follows:
[BOND 397.301] From State General Funds, $15,233,023 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems through the State Board of Education (Department of Education) through the issuance of not more than $178,310,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.
Because there is no further need to issue debt under the authorizing appropriation identified below, after issuance under the authorization of $136,800,000 in general obligation debt and the deposit of $11,686,824 from the appropriation into the general obligation debt sinking fund as required by the highest annual debt service (see State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2007E, issued August 1, 2007, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2007G, issued December 1, 2007, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2008B, issued June 12, 2008, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2009B, issued February 1, 2009, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2009D, issued May 1, 2009, and State of Georgia General Obligation Bond Series 2009G and 2009H, issued November 24, 2009), the remaining balance of $572,808, presently available to support an issue of up to $6,705,000 in additional principal amount, in the authorizing appropriation is hereby repealed:
That certain paragraph of Section 49 of the General Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2007-2008 (Ga. L. 2007, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 277, 264, Act No. 377, 2007 Regular Session, H.B. 95), as carried forward in Section 49 of the Supplementary Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2007-2008 (Ga. L. 2008, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 170, 162, Act. No. 384, 2008 Regular Session, H.B. 989), and which amended read as follows:
[BOND 397.302] From State General Funds, $12,259,632 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems through the State Board of Education (Department of Education) through the issuance of not more than $143,505,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.
Because there is no further need to issue debt under the authorizing appropriation identified below, after issuance under the authorization of $114,200,000 in general obligation debt and the deposit of $14,181,380 from the appropriation into the general obligation debt sinking fund as required by the highest annual debt service (State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series

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2007E, issued August 1, 2007, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2007G, issued December 1, 2007, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2008B, issued June 12, 2008, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2009B, issued February 1, 2009, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2009D, issued May 1, 2009, and State of Georgia General Obligation Bond Series 2009G and 2009H, issued November 24, 2009), the remaining balance of $674,897, presently available to support an issue of up to $7,900,000 in additional principal amount, in the authorizing appropriation is hereby repealed:
That certain paragraph of Section 49 of the General Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2007-2008 (Ga. L. 2007, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 277, 264, Act No. 377, 2007 Regular Session, H.B. 95), as carried forward in Section 49 of the Supplementary Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2007-2008 (Ga. L. 2008, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 170, 162, Act. No. 384, 2008 Regular Session, H.B. 989), and which amended read as follows:
[BOND 397.303] From State General Funds, $10,431,003 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems through the State Board of Education (Department of Education) through the issuance of not more than $122,100,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.
Because there is no further need to issue debt under the authorizing appropriation identified below, after issuance under the authorization of $7,000,000 in general obligation debt and the deposit of $598,010 from the appropriation into the general obligation debt sinking fund as required by the highest annual debt service (see State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2007E, issued August 1, 2007, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2007G, issued December 1, 2007, and State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2008B, issued June 12, 2008), the remaining balance of $277,647, presently available to support an issue of up to $3,250,000 in additional principal amount, in the authorizing appropriation is hereby repealed:
That certain paragraph of Section 49 of the General Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2007-2008 (Ga. L. 2007, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 277, 264, Act No. 377, 2007 Regular Session, H.B. 95), as carried forward in Section 49 of the Supplementary Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2007-2008 (Ga. L. 2008, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 170, 162, Act. No. 384, 2008 Regular Session, H.B. 989), and which amended read as follows:
[BOND 397.304] From State General Funds, $875,657 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems through the State Board of Education (Department of Education) through the issuance of not more than $10,250,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

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Because there is no further need to issue debt under the authorizing appropriation identified below, after issuance under the authorization of $108,000,000 in general obligation debt and the deposit of $9,223,200 from the appropriation into the general obligation debt sinking fund as required by the highest annual debt service (see State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2008B, issued June 12, 2008, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2009B, issued February 1, 2009, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2009D, issued May 1, 2009, and State of Georgia General Obligation Bond Series 2009G and 2009H, issued November 24, 2009),the remaining balance of $375,760, presently available to support an issue of up to $4,400,000 in additional principal amount, in the authorizing appropriation is hereby repealed:
That certain paragraph of Section 49 of the Supplementary Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2007-2008 (Ga. L. 2008, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 170, 160-161, Act. No. 384, 2008 Regular Session, H.B. 989), which reads as follows:
[BOND 397.300] From Revenue Shortfall Reserve for K-12 Needs, $9,598,960 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems through the State Board of Education (Department of Education) through the issuance of not more than $112,400,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.
Because there is no further need to issue debt under the authorizing appropriation identified below, after issuance under the authorization of $93,000,000 in general obligation debt and the deposit of $7,942,200 from the appropriation into the general obligation debt sinking fund as required by the highest annual debt service (see State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2008B, issued June 12, 2008, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2009B, issued February 1, 2009, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2009D, issued May 1, 2009, and State of Georgia General Obligation Bond Series 2009G and 2009H, issued November 24, 2009), the remaining balance of $413,336, presently available to support an issue of up to $4,840,000 in additional principal amount, in the authorizing appropriation is hereby repealed:
That certain paragraph of Section 49 of the Supplementary Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2007-2008 (Ga. L. 2008, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 170, 161, Act. No. 384, 2008 Regular Session, H.B. 989), which reads as follows:
[BOND 397.301] From Revenue Shortfall Reserve for K-12 Needs, $8,355,536 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems through the State Board of Education (Department of Education) through the issuance of not more than $97,840,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

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Because there is no further need to issue debt under the authorizing appropriation identified below, after issuance under the authorization of $67,175,000 in general obligation debt and the deposit of $5,736,745 from the appropriation into the general obligation debt sinking fund as required by the highest annual debt service (see State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2008B, issued June 12, 2008, State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2009B, issued February 1, 2009, and State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2009D, issued May 1, 2009), the remaining balance of $1,458,205, presently available to support an issue of up to $17,075,000 in additional principal amount, in the authorizing appropriation is hereby repealed:
That certain paragraph of Section 49 of the General Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2008-2009 (Ga. L. 2008, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 229, 213, Act No. 705, 2008 Regular Session, H.B. 990), as carried forward in Section 49 of the Supplementary Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2008-2009 (Ga. L. 2009, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 170, 158, Act. No. 2, 2009 Regular Session, H.B. 118), and which amended read as follows:
[BOND # 1] From State General Funds, $7,194,950 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems through the State Board of Education (Department of Education) through the issuance of not more than $84,250,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
Because there is no further need to issue debt under the authorizing appropriation identified below, after issuance under the authorization of $1,000,000 in general obligation debt and the deposit of $85,400 from the appropriation into the general obligation debt sinking fund as required by the highest annual debt service (see State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds Series 2008B, issued June 12, 2008), the remaining balance of $87,962, presently available to support an issue of up to $1,030,000 in additional principal amount, in the authorizing appropriation is hereby repealed:
That certain paragraph of Section 49 of the General Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2008-2009 (Ga. L. 2008, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 229, 213, Act No. 705, 2008 Regular Session, H.B. 990), as carried forward in Section 49 of the Supplementary Appropriations Act for state fiscal year 2008-2009 (Ga. L. 2009, Volume One, Book Two, commencing at p. 1 of 170, 158, Act. No. 2, 2009 Regular Session, H.B. 118), and which amended read as follows:
[BOND # 2] From State General Funds, $173,362 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems through the State Board of Education (Department of Education) through the issuance of not more than $2,030,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

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Section 52: Refunds 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 53: Leases In accordance with the requirements of Article IX, Section VI, Paragraph Ia 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 existing lease contracts 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. If for any reason any of the sums herein provided under any other provision of this Act are insufficient 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.
Section 54: Budgetary Control and Interpretation The appropriations in this Act consist of the amount stated in the right-most column, for each line at the lowest level of detail for the fund source categories, "Total State Funds" and "Total Federal Funds," under a caption beginning with a program or special project number that has a 100 or a higher number after the decimal and a program or special project name. In each case, such appropriation is associated with the immediately preceding program or special project name, number, and statement of program or special project purpose. The program or special project purpose is stated immediately below the program or special project name. For authorizations for general obligation debt in Section 50, the indented, bold-faced paragraphs following each Bond number are the lowest level of detail and constitute appropriations in accordance with Article VII, Section IV, Paragraph III(a)(1) of the Georgia Constitution. The caption above the Bond number, the light-faced text immediately following the Bond number before the bold-faced text, and the lightfaced after the bold-faced text are information only.
Similarly, text in a group of lines that has a number less than 100 after the decimal (01 through 99) is not part of a statement of purpose but constitutes information as to how the appropriation was derived. Amounts in the columns other than the rightmost column are for informational purposes only. The summary and lowest level of detail for the fund source categories "Total Agency Funds" and "Total Intra-State Governmental Transfers," are for informational purposes only. The blocks of text and numerals immediately following the section header and beginning with the phrases, "Section Total - Continuation"

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and "Section Totals - Final" are for informational purposes only. Sections 51, 52, 53, and 54 contain, constitute, or amend appropriations.
Section 55: Flex Notwithstanding any other statement of purpose, the purpose of each appropriation of federal funds or other funds shall be the stated purpose or any other lawful purpose consistent with the fund source and the general law powers of the budget unit.
In the preceding sentence, "Federal Funds" means any federal funding source, whether specifically identified or not specifically identified; "Other Funds" means all other fund sources except State Funds or Federal Funds, including without limitation, Intra-State Government Transfers. This paragraph does not permit an agency to include within its flex the appropriations for an agency attached to it for administrative purposes.
Section 56: Effective Date This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval.
Section 57: Repeal Conflicting Laws All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this act are repealed.

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Representative England of the 108th moved that the House disagree to the Senate substitute to HB 78.

The motion prevailed.

Representative Coleman of the 97th District, Chairman of the Committee on Education, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Education has had under consideration the following Bills and Resolution of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HR 497 SB 79 SB 185

Do Pass Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute

SB 38 Do Pass, by Substitute SB 184 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Coleman of the 97th
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 108. By Senators Shafer of the 48th, Seabaugh of the 28th, Unterman of the 45th, Henson of the 41st and Butler of the 55th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 4 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to natural gas competition and deregulation, so as to change certain provisions relating to the universal service fund; to provide for the creation and maintenance of the fund from the proceeds of the sale or lease of certain facilities; to provide for commission approval of certain leases and sales; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

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To amend Article 5 of Chapter 4 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to natural gas competition and deregulation, so as to change certain provisions relating to the universal service fund; to change certain provisions relating to the purpose of the fund; to provide for the creation and maintenance of the fund from the proceeds of the sale or lease of certain facilities; to provide for commission approval of certain leases and sales; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Energy Independence and Rate Payer Protection Act."
SECTION 2. Article 5 of Chapter 4 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to natural gas competition and deregulation, is amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 46-4-161, relating to universal service fund, as follows:
"(a) The commission shall create for each electing distribution company a universal service fund for the purpose of:
(1) Assuring that gas is available for sale by marketers to firm retail customers within the territory certificated to each such marketer; (2) Enabling the electing distribution company to expand its facilities and service in the public interest. Such expansion of facilities may include a natural gas fueling infrastructure for motor vehicles at the discretion of the commission; and (3) Assisting low-income residential consumers in times of emergency as determined by the commission, and consumers of the regulated provider of natural gas in accordance with Code Section 46-4-166."
SECTION 3. Said article is further amended by revising subsection (c) of Code Section 46-4-161, relating to universal service fund, as follows:
"(c) The fund shall be created and maintained from time to time from the following sources:
(1) Rate refunds to the electing distribution company from its interstate pipeline suppliers; (2) Any earnings allocable to ratepayers under performance based rates of the electing distribution company authorized by this article; (3) A surcharge to the rates for firm distribution service of the electing distribution company authorized for such purpose by the commission from time to time; (4) Surcharges on customers receiving interruptible service over the electing distribution company's distribution system imposed by the commission in accordance with Code Section 46-4-154;

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(5) Refunds of deposits required by marketers as a condition for service, if such refunds have not been delivered to or claimed by the consumer within two years; (6) Funds deposited by marketers in accordance with Code Section 46-4-160.3; and (7) The proceeds from the sale or lease of facilities financed from the universal service fund; and (7)(8) Any other payments to the fund as provided by law or by order of the commission."

SECTION 4. Said article is further amended by adding a new subsection to Code Section 46-4-161, relating to universal service fund, to read as follows:
"(h) In no event shall an electing distribution company, who receives a distribution from the fund, sell or lease any facilities financed by the fund to an affiliate for less than the higher of the net book value or fair market value of such facility without approval by the commission."

SECTION 5. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

SECTION 6. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Pursuant to Rule 133, Representative Horne of the 71st was excused from voting on SB 108.

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:

E Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton
Ehrhart Y England

Y Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt
Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R

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Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas
Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman E Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier E Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane
Lindsey Y Long Y Lucas
Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders Y Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch E Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson E Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 167, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

SB 30. By Senators Hamrick of the 30th and Crosby of the 13th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 32 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for municipal courts, so as to require municipal court judges to be attorneys; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Article 1 of Chapter 32 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for municipal courts, so as to require municipal court judges to be attorneys; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

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SECTION 1. Article 1 of Chapter 32 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for municipal courts, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"36-32-1.1. Municipal court judges shall be licensed to practice law in the State of Georgia and an active member in good standing of the State Bar of Georgia; provided, however, that any judge serving on June 30, 2011, who does not meet the qualifications required by this Code section may serve as municipal court judge in any municipality so long as such judge is in compliance with Code Section 36-32-27. The provisions of this Code section shall expressly supersede any conflicting local law of this state."

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:

E Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson N Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield N Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner N Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas
Channell N Cheokas Y Clark, J

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson N Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes N Dutton N Ehrhart
England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier E Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner

Y Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne N Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby N Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson
Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long

Y Mayo Y McBrayer N McCall Y McKillip
Meadows N Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan N Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy
Neal, J Y Neal, Y N Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver
O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent N Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake N Powell, A Y Powell, J N Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece

N Setzler N Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R N Smith, T Y Smyre N Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley N Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas N Tinubu N Walker Y Watson Y Welch E Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson

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Y Clark, V Y Coleman E Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

N Harbin N Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Y Lucas Maddox, B
Y Maddox, G N Manning Y Marin
Martin Y Maxwell

Y Rice Y Riley N Roberts Y Rogers N Rynders Y Scott, M N Scott, S

Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 135, nays 31.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

SB 134. By Senator Hamrick of the 30th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 29, Chapter 9 of Title 34, and Chapter 12 of Title 53 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to guardian and ward, workers' compensation, and trusts, respectively, so as make technical corrections, correct terminology, and update cross-references reflecting the enactment of the guardianship and trust codes in recent legislative sessions; to allow natural guardians of children to consent on behalf of a beneficiary if there is no conflict of interest; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; 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:

E Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd

Y Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt
Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R

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Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas
Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman E Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

N Franklin Y Frazier E Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B
Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long Y Lucas
Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell
Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders Y Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch E Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 168, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Representative Horne 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.

The Speaker Pro Tem assumed the Chair.

SB 122. By Senators Tolleson of the 20th, Williams of the 19th, Hooks of the 14th, Bulloch of the 11th, Golden of the 8th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 91 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government public works bidding, so as to provide for local government contracts related to planning, financing, constructing, acquiring, operating, or maintaining certain water reservoirs, facilities, and systems; to amend Part 2 of Article 1 of Chapter 23 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Water Supply Division of the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority, so as to provide for participation by the division in certain local water reservoir, facilities, and systems projects; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

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To amend Chapter 91 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government public works bidding, so as to provide for local government contracts related to planning, financing, constructing, acquiring, operating, or maintaining certain water reservoirs, facilities, and systems; to amend Part 2 of Article 1 of Chapter 23 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Water Supply Division of the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority, so as to provide for participation by the division in certain local water reservoir, facilities, and systems projects; 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 91 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government public works bidding, is amended by adding a new article as follows:
"ARTICLE 4
36-91-100. As used in this article, the term:
(1) 'Affected local government' means any county, municipality, or consolidated government in which water storage facilities of a project are located or proposed to be located, which will receive for local use water or services from such project, or which, under a service delivery agreement entered into pursuant to Article 2 of Chapter 70 of Title 36, provides or is authorized to provide within an area water facilities or services similar to water facilities and services proposed to be provided by a project in such area. (2) 'Lead local authority' means the sole local governing authority or local authority participating in a project or the local governing authority or local authority designated pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 36-91-102. (3) 'Local authority' means any local water authority created by Act of the General Assembly, any authority created pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 62 of Title 36, and any authority created by a county, municipality, or consolidated government which provides water, sewer, or waste-water treatment services. (4) 'Local governing authority' means any county, municipality, or consolidated government. (5) 'Project' has the meaning provided by paragraph (10) of Code Section 12-5-471 and includes environmental facilities as defined in subparagraph (B) of paragraph (5) of Code Section 50-23-4.
36-91-101. (a) Local governing authorities and local authorities shall be authorized to enter into contracts provided for by this article with private persons, firms, associations, or

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corporations providing for or delegating the responsibility for procuring all permits, licenses, and permissions from the United States of America or any agency or instrumentality thereof; the State of Georgia, its departments, agencies, or authorities; or any county or municipality of this state as necessary or required for the purpose of constructing projects within this state, and to plan, finance, construct, acquire, lease, operate, or maintain such projects or cause such projects to be planned, financed, constructed, acquired, leased, operated, or maintained. Such contracts may provide for the reimbursement to the private person, firm, association, or corporation of costs and expenses associated with the execution thereof through service payments, user fees, purchase payments, and such other consideration as the local governing authority or local authority may deem appropriate. Such contracts may provide for the assumption by such local governing authority or local authority of such projects, permits, licenses, and permissions at such times as appropriate for the construction of the project or as otherwise agreed upon. (b) A local governing authority or local authority may take any action to obtain federal, state, or local assistance for a project that serves the public purpose of this article and may enter into any contracts required to receive such assistance. A local governing authority or local authority may determine that it serves the public purpose of this article for all or any portion of the costs of a project to be paid, directly or indirectly, from the proceeds of a grant or loan made by the federal, state, or local government or any instrumentality thereof. A local governing authority or local authority may agree to make grants or loans to the operator of a project from time to time from amounts received from the federal, state, or local government or any agency or instrumentality thereof. (c) Nothing in this article shall be construed to delegate the power of eminent domain to any private entity with respect to any project commenced or proposed pursuant to this article. Any local governing authority may exercise the power of eminent domain in the manner provided by law for the purpose of acquiring any property or interests therein to the extent that such action serves the public purpose of this article.
36-91-102. (a) In addition to other methods of procurement authorized by law, local governing authorities and local authorities shall be authorized to utilize the procedures of this article to provide for the planning, finance, construction, acquisition, leasing, operation, and maintenance of projects. The provisions of this article shall be an alternative to such other methods to be exercised at the option of each local governing authority or local authority. (b) After identifying or being informed of any project that may be suitable for utilization of the procedures of this article, one or more local governing authorities and local authorities may participate in consideration and implementation of a project. Where more than one local governing authority or local authority agrees to participate in consideration or implementation of a project, the participants shall designate one of their number to be the lead local authority for purposes of implementing the procedures

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of this article; provided, however, that not less than one representative of each such participating local governing authority or local authority, as agreed to by such local governing authorities or local authorities, shall have the right to participate in all aspects of such implementation.
(c)(1) The lead local authority shall evaluate a project to determine, in the judgment of the lead local authority, appropriate or desirable levels of state, local, and private participation in financing, constructing, and operating such project. In making such determinations, the lead local authority shall seek the advice and input of affected local governments and is encouraged to seek the advice and input of the Water Supply Division of the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority, affected local governing authorities, applicable planning organizations, and the private financial and construction sectors. (2) The lead local authority shall be authorized to issue a written request for proposals indicating the scope of the project, the proposed financial participations in the project, and the factors that will be used in evaluating the proposals as well as the relative importance of the evaluation factors, and containing or incorporating by reference other applicable contractual terms and conditions, including any unique capabilities or qualifications that will be required of the contractor. Public notice of such request for proposal shall be made at least 90 days prior to the date set for receipt of proposals by posting the legal notice on the websites of each participating local governing authority and local authority in substantially the same manner utilized by such authority to solicit requests for proposals, with a copy of such notice provided simultaneously to each affected local government. (3) Upon receipt of a proposal or proposals responsive to the request for proposals, the lead local authority shall accept written public comment, solicited in the same manner as provided for notice of proposals, for a period of 30 days beginning at least ten days after the date set for receipt of proposals. In addition, the lead local authority shall hold at least one public hearing on such proposals within the jurisdiction of each participating local governing authority, participating local authority, or affected local government not later than the conclusion of the period for public comment.
(4)(A) The lead local authority, acting by and through a designated representative appointed for such purposes, and with the participation of any designated representatives of other participating local governing authorities or local authorities, shall engage in individual discussions with each respondent deemed fully qualified, responsible, and suitable on the basis of initial responses and with emphasis on professional competence and ability to meet the level of private financial participation called for by the local governing authority. Repetitive informal interviews shall be permissible. Any affected local governments shall receive ten days notice of any such individual discussions and interviews and may participate through an appointed representative. In the event that the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority or any other state authority or agency agrees to consider or participate in the project, a representative of such authority or agency appointed by such authority or agency may participate in such discussions and interviews.

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(B) At the discussion stage, the representatives may discuss estimates of total project costs, including, but not limited to, life cycle costing and nonbinding estimates of price for services. Discussions conducted with respondents pursuant to this subparagraph shall not be public meetings subject to the provisions of Chapter 14 of Title 50. Proprietary information or trade secrets may be designated by a respondent as subject to one or more exemptions from public disclosure pursuant to the provisions of Code Section 50-18-72, but such designation shall not be binding on the participating local governing authorities, local authorities, and affected local governments unless consistent with applicable law.
(C)(i) At the conclusion of the discussion stage, on the basis of evaluation factors published in the request for proposal and all information developed in the selection process, the designated representative, with the input of the representatives of any other participating entity and in an open and public meeting subject to the provisions of Chapter 14 of Title 50, shall select in the order of preference one or more respondents whose qualifications and proposed services are deemed most meritorious. (ii) Negotiations shall then be conducted by the designated representative with the selected respondents. A representative of any participating local governing authority, participating local authority, and participating state agency or authority shall have the right to notice of and participation in such negotiations. Negotiations conducted with selected respondents pursuant to this division shall not be public meetings subject to the provisions of Chapter 14 of Title 50. (D) The designated representative shall select for approval by the lead local authority the respondent for project implementation based upon contract terms that are the most satisfactory and advantageous to the participating local governing authorities and local authorities based upon a thorough assessment of value and the ability of the final project's characteristics to meet the goals of the participating local governing authorities and local authorities, consistent with applicable state-wide and regional water plans and local comprehensive plans. Before making such selection, the designated representative shall consult in an open and public meeting subject to the provisions of Chapter 14 of Title 50 with the representatives of any participating local governing authority, participating local authority, participating state agency or authority, and affected local government. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the terms and conditions for multiple awards are included in the request for proposal, the lead local authority may award contracts to more than one respondent. Should the lead local authority determine in writing that only one respondent is fully qualified, or that one respondent is clearly more highly qualified and suitable than the others under consideration, a contract may be negotiated and awarded to that respondent. (E) Upon approval of the selection by the lead local authority, a contract or contracts not exceeding 50 years in duration may be entered into with the selected respondents on behalf of all participating entities, subject to approval by each such participating entity and by each affected local government.

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(5) A dispute over the award of a contract under this article shall be resolved by the filing of a petition in the superior court of the county in which the lead local authority is located within 30 days of the awarding of such contract and shall be determined through the use of a special master appointed by the judge of the superior court of the county in which the lead local authority is located. The decision of the special master with regard to such dispute shall be appealable for a de novo review to the superior court of the county in which the lead local authority is located within 30 days following the decision of the special master. Neither the special master nor the superior court shall be authorized to enjoin or otherwise delay or suspend the execution of the contract and any work to be performed under such contract. (6) Nothing in this Code section shall require the designated representatives, the lead local authority, or any local governing authority, local authority, or state agency or authority to continue negotiations or discussions arising out of any request for proposal. (7) Every local governing authority and local authority shall be authorized to promulgate reasonable rules or regulations to assist in its evaluation of proposals and to implement the purposes of this article. (d) No public officer, employee, or member of a local governing authority or local authority, with respect to contracts of such local governing authority or local authority, or the General Assembly shall serve as an agent, lobbyist, or board member for any private entity directly or indirectly under a contract or negotiating a contract provided for by this article for three years after leaving his or her position as a public officer, employee, or member of the local governing authority, local authority, or the General Assembly."
SECTION 2. Part 2 of Article 1 of Chapter 23 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Water Supply Division of the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority, is amended by adding a new Code Section as follows:
"50-23-28.2. (a) Those definitions made applicable to Article 4 of Chapter 91 of Title 36 by Code Section 36-91-100 shall be applicable to this Code section. (b) The division may evaluate any project to determine, in the judgment of the division, appropriate or desirable levels of state or private participation in such project. In identifying any such project and making such determination, the division shall seek the advice and input of the affected local governments and shall be authorized to seek and receive advice and input from local authorities and the private financial and construction sectors. The division may also propose projects to local governing authorities and local authorities as appropriate for the procedures of Article 4 of Chapter 91 of Title 36. The division shall be authorized to consult with local governing authorities and local authorities regarding its conclusions with respect to projects subject to this subsection.

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(c) Local governing authorities and local authorities participating in the consideration of a project may, by mutual consent, request in writing that the division participate in the project in any capacity authorized by law, pursuant to the provisions of paragraph (7) of subsection (b) of Code Section 50-23-5 and Code Section 50-23-6. The participating local governments and local authorities may request in writing that the division serve as the lead local authority for such project, and if the division accedes to such request, the division shall assume all of the duties and responsibilities of the lead local authority pursuant to the provisions of Article 4 of Chapter 91 of Title 36, for itself and on behalf of such local governing authorities and local authorities, subject to the conditions and limitations of such article. (d) In addition to the conditions and limitations of Article 4 of Chapter 91 of Title 36, the following shall be applicable to the division when acting pursuant to this Code section:
(1) Public notice of any request for proposals shall be made at least 90 days prior to the date set for receipt of proposals by posting a legal notice on the website of the Department of Administrative Services; (2) The designated representative of the lead local authority, when the division is such lead local authority, shall be the director; (3) No contract awarded under this subsection shall be operative until the governing authority of each participating local governing authority and local authority and each affected local government has approved the contract; (4) For any project for which participation or a lead local authority role is determined by the division to be feasible and appropriate, the division may perform management, technical, consultative, training, educational, and other project development and promotion activities, subject to availability of funds from the Georgia Reservoir Fund established by Code Section 50-23-28, approval by the executive director of the authority, and the requirement that the fund be fully compensated by any private owner of the project for such expenditures; and (5) Any project financed or constructed in whole or in part by the division shall be subject to environmental and development restrictions imposed on projects of the division by law. (e) In discharging its duties and responsibilities under this Code section, the division: (1) Shall to the maximum extent feasible expedite the issuance of the permits, licenses, and permissions from the United States of America or any agency or instrumentality thereof; the State of Georgia, its departments, agencies, or authorities; or any county, municipality, consolidated government, or local agency or authority of this state necessary and convenient for the purposes of this article; (2) May enter into lease, use, or water supply agreements with the owner or operator of any project or water facility; (3) May lease to an owner or operator of a project any state-owned facilities or property which the division is managing in connection with a project;

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(4) May utilize the competitive bidding and competitive sealed proposal procedures adopted by the Department of Administrative Services under Code Section 50-5-67 and regulations promulgated pursuant to the authority thereof; and (5) May enter into agreements with local governing authorities, local authorities, or an owner or operator or proposed operator of a project, setting fees to be paid to the division or the Department of Natural Resources for the purpose of enabling the division or the Department of Natural Resources to expedite or enhance the state or federal regulatory process. (f) The director shall be authorized to delegate such duties and responsibilities under this Code section as he or she deems appropriate from time to time; provided, however, that the final approval of state projects and contracts provided for in this article shall be by action of the director. (g) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to delegate the power of eminent domain to any private entity with respect to any project commenced or proposed pursuant to this Code section. The state and any local government may exercise the power of eminent domain in the manner provided by law for the purpose of acquiring any property or interests therein to the extent that such action serves the public purpose of this Code section. (h) All affected local governments which approve a project shall have agreed, by reason of such approval, to amend and to have amended, consistent with such approval, any service delivery strategy agreement required by Article 2 of Chapter 70 of Title 36 to which they are a party. (i)(1) With respect to contracts of such state agency or authority, no employee, officer, or member of any state agency or authority or board thereof shall serve as an employee, agent, lobbyist, or board member for any private entity directly or indirectly under contract with or negotiating a contract with any state agency or authority under this article for three years after leaving his or her position as such an employee, officer, or member. (2) No employee, officer, or member of the General Assembly shall serve as an employee, agent, lobbyist, or board member for any private entity directly or indirectly under contract with or negotiating a contract with any state agency or authority under this article for three years after leaving his or her position as such an employee, officer, or member. (3) With respect to contracts of such local governing authority or local authority, no employee, officer, or member of any local governing authority or local authority shall serve as an employee, agent, lobbyist, or board member for any private entity directly or indirectly under contract with or negotiating a contract with any state agency or authority under this article for three years after leaving his or her position as such an employee, officer, or member."
SECTION 3. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

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SECTION 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Pursuant to Rule 133, Representatives Welch of the 110th, Setzler of the 35th, and Wilkinson of the 52nd were excused from voting on SB 122.

The Speaker assumed the Chair.

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:

E Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams N Allison N Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe N Atwood N Austin Y Baker N Battles E Bearden N Beasley-Teague N Bell N Benfield N Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway N Brooks N Bruce N Bryant N Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter E Casas
Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke N Coomer Y Cooper N Crawford

Y Davis Dawkins-Haigler
Y Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson N Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon N Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart E England N Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd N Fludd N Franklin N Frazier
Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger E Golick N Gordon N Greene Y Hamilton N Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B N Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett N Hatfield N Heard

N Heckstall Y Hembree N Henson Y Hill N Holcomb Y Holmes N Holt Y Horne Y Houston N Howard N Huckaby N Hudson N Hugley N Jackson Y Jacobs N James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson N Johnson Y Jones, J E Jones, S N Jordan N Kaiser N Kendrick Y Kidd E Knight N Lane Y Lindsey Y Long N Lucas Y Maddox, B E Maddox, G Y Manning N Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

E Mayo N McBrayer Y McCall N McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills N Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby N Murphy Y Neal, J N Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey N Randall N Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers N Rynders N Scott, M N Scott, S

Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon E Sims, B N Sims, C N Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R N Smith, T N Smyre N Spencer N Stephens, M Y Stephens, R N Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Taylor, T E Teasley N Thomas N Tinubu N Walker Y Watson
Welch E Weldon N Wilkerson
Wilkinson Y Willard
Williams, A N Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

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On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 92, nays 68.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.
Representative Dawkins-Haigler of the 93rd stated that she had been called from the floor of the House during the preceding roll call. She wished to be recorded as voting "nay" thereon.
Due to a mechanical malfunction, the vote of Representative Fullerton of the 151st was not recorded on the preceding roll call. She wished to be recorded as voting "nay" thereon.
Representative Hatfield of the 177th gave notice that at the proper time he would move that the House reconsider its action in giving the requisite constitutional majority to SB 122.
The Speaker announced the House in recess until 4:45 o'clock, this afternoon.
The Speaker Pro Tem called the House to order.
The Speaker Pro Tem announced the House in recess until 5:30 o'clock, this afternoon.
The Speaker called the House to order.
Representative Martin of the 47th District, Chairman of the Committee on Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight 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 33 Do Pass, by Substitute SB 223 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Martin of the 47th
Chairman

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By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the Senate was postponed until tomorrow:

SB 36.

By Senators Carter of the 1st, Unterman of the 45th, Goggans of the 7th, Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Bethel of the 54th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to controlled substances, so as to provide for the establishment of a program to monitor the prescribing and dispensing of Schedule II, III, IV, and V controlled substances; to provide for definitions; to require dispensers to submit certain information regarding the dispensing of such controlled substances; to provide for the confidentiality of submitted information except under certain circumstances; to provide for the establishment of an Electronic Database Review Advisory Committee; to provide for its membership, duties, and organization; to provide for the establishment of rules and regulations; to provide for limited liability; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Representative Martin of the 47th District, Chairman of the Committee on Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight 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 140 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Martin of the 47th
Chairman

Representative Yates of the 73rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Defense and Veterans Affairs, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Defense and Veterans Affairs has had under consideration the following Resolution of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:

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HR 586 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Yates of the 73rd
Chairman
Representative O'Neal of the 146th moved that the House do now adjourn until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning, and the motion prevailed.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Thursday, March 31, 2011

Thirty-Seventh Legislative Day

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:

E Abdul-Salaam Abrams Allison Amerson Anderson Ashe Atwood Baker Battles Bearden
E Beasley-Teague Bell Benfield Benton Black Braddock Brockway Brooks Bruce Bryant Buckner Burns Byrd Carter Casas Channell Cheokas Clark, J Clark, V Coleman Collins

Cooke Cooper Crawford Davis Dawkins-Haigler Dempsey Dickerson Dickey Dickson Dobbs Dollar Drenner Dudgeon Dukes Dutton Ehrhart England Epps, J Fludd Franklin Frazier Fullerton Geisinger Golick Gordon Greene Hamilton Hanner Harden, B Harden, M Harrell

Hatchett Hatfield Heard Hembree E Henson Hill Holcomb Holmes Holt Horne Howard Huckaby Hugley Jackson James Jasperse Jerguson Johnson Jones, J E Jones, S Kaiser Kendrick Kidd E Knight Lane Lindsey Maddox, B Maddox, G Manning Marin E Martin

Maxwell Mayo McBrayer McKillip Meadows Mills Mitchell Morris Mosby Murphy E Neal, J Neal, Y Nimmer Nix Oliver O'Neal Pak Parent Parrish Parsons Peake Powell, A Powell, J Pruett Purcell Rice Riley Rogers Rynders E Scott, M Scott, S

Setzler Shaw Sheldon Sims, B Smith, E Smith, K Smith, L Smith, R Spencer Stephens, M Stephens, R E Stephenson Talton Tankersley Taylor, D Taylor, T Teasley Thomas Tinubu Watson Welch E Weldon Wilkerson Wilkinson Willard Williams, A Williams, E Williams, R Williamson Yates Ralston, Speaker

The following members were off the floor of the House when the roll was called:

Representatives Austin of the 10th, Coomer of the 14th, Evans of the 40th, Gardner of the 57th, Houston of the 170th, Jacobs of the 80th, Jordan of the 77th, Long of the 61st, Lucas of the 139th, Ramsey of the 72nd, Randall of the 138th, Reece of the 11th, Roberts of the 154th, Smyre of the 132nd, Taylor of the 55th, and Walker of the 107th.

They wished to be recorded as present.

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Prayer was offered by Minister Blake Dodd, Cedartown, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Davis of the 109th, Chairman of the Committee on Information and Audits, reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day had been read and found to be correct.
By unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.
3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.
4. Reports of Standing Committees.
5. Third reading and passage of Local uncontested Bills.
6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolution of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 630. By Representatives Drenner of the 86th, Jacobs of the 80th, Abrams of the 84th, Kidd of the 141st, Bell of the 58th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public officers and employees, so as to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 632. By Representatives Murphy of the 120th, Howard of the 121st, Frazier of the 123rd and Smith of the 122nd:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the consolidation of Richmond County and the City of Augusta, approved March 27, 1995 (Ga. L. 1995, p. 3648), as amended, so as to provide for partisan elections for the mayor and members of the Augusta-Richmond County Commission; to provide for preclearance under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination.

HR 758. By Representative Marin of the 96th:

A RESOLUTION urging health care professionals to complete training in cultural competency at least every two years; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.

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

HB 621 HB 623 HB 625 HB 627 HB 629 HR 738 HR 757

HB 622 HB 624 HB 626 HB 628 HB 631 HR 739 SB 148

Representative Sims of the 169th District, Chairman of the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Legislation has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 549 HB 563 HB 608 HB 612 HB 614 HB 616 HB 618

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 560 HB 579 HB 611 HB 613 HB 615 HB 617 HB 619

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

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Respectfully submitted, /s/ Sims of the 169th
Chairman

Representative Hatfield of the 177th District, Vice-Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil 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 19 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Hatfield of the 177th
Vice-Chairman

The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 2011

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 37th Legislative Day as enumerated below:

DEBATE CALENDAR

Open Rule

None

Modified Open Rule

SB 240

Motor Vehicles; create a new class; personal transportation vehicles; definition; exception; rights/duties of drivers; rules of the road (Substitute) (MotV-Sims-119th) Mullis-53rd

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Modified Structured Rule

HR 424 SB 54
SB 58
SB 94 SB 121 SB 157

Tennessee River basin withdrawal; feasibility study; urge (Substitute) (NR&E-Neal-1st) State Highways; add a definition of "on-premise" or "on-property" signs (Substitute) (Trans-Rogers-26th) Mullis-53-rd (AM# 34 0507) (AM# 34 0517) Spencer Pass Hero Memorial Act; indemnification for the death/disability of state highway employee; provisions (Substitute) (Ins-Shaw-176th) Gooch-51st Firearms; carrying/possession; change certain definitions (Substitute) (JudyNC-Weldon-3rd) Heath-31st Natural Resources, Dept. of; provide for refunding of fees under certain circumstances (Substitute) (GAff-Powell-171st) Miller-49th Waste Management; provide local solid waste management/reporting shall be optional (NR&E-Powell-29th) Jeffares-17th (AM# 25 1260)

Structured Rule

None

Bills and Resolutions on this calendar may be called in any order the Speaker desires.

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Meadows of the 5th
Chairman

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

HB 549. By Representatives Ashe of the 56th, Bruce of the 64th, Jones of the 44th, Gardner of the 57th, Taylor of the 55th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating one or more community improvement districts in unincorporated Fulton County and within each municipality therein, approved April 3, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 5460), as amended, so as to provide for an additional power of each district and its board; 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.

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HB 560. By Representatives Williams of the 4th, Dickson of the 6th and Weldon of the 3rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create and establish the Dalton-Whitfield County Charter and Consolidation Commission; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for the appointment of the members of said commission; to provide for the organizational meeting of the charter and consolidation commission and for the election of officers; to provide for the powers and duties of said commission; 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.
HB 563. By Representatives Taylor of the 55th, Ashe of the 56th, Lindsey of the 54th, Abrams of the 84th, Kaiser of the 59th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to approve and levy a certain 1 percent additional excise tax by and for the City of Atlanta as authorized by general law; to provide for conditions; to provide a conditional effective date; to provide for conditional automatic repeal; 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.
HB 579. By Representatives Marin of the 96th and Rice of the 51st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Norcross, Georgia, approved March 28, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 4934), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 13, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, p. 3729), so as to change the corporate limits of the City of Norcross; to provide for a referendum; to provide for preclearance under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965; to provide for effective dates and automatic repeal; 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.
HB 608. By Representatives Manning of the 32nd, Ehrhart of the 36th, Parsons of the 42nd, Jones of the 44th, Evans of the 40th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the State Court of Cobb County, approved March 26, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, p. 3211), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 27, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, p. 4490), so as to authorize the court to charge a technology fee for each civil case filed, each criminal fine imposed, and each traffic case fined; to specify the uses to which said technology fees may be put; to provide an effective date; 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.
HB 611. By Representative Mitchell of the 88th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Stone Mountain, approved May 11, 2009 (Ga. L. 2009, p. 4108), so as to provide for election by posts for members of the city council; to provide for related matters; 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.
HB 612. By Representative Austin of the 10th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the City of Cornelia Water and Sewerage Authority; to fix the venue or jurisdiction of actions relating to any provisions of this Act and to provide that such bonds or obligations be validated as authorized by Article 3 of Chapter 82 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the "Revenue Bond Law"; to provide for liberal construction; to provide for severability; 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.
HB 613. By Representative Spencer of the 180th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Kingsland to exercise all redevelopment and other powers under Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VII(b) of the Constitution and Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the "Redevelopment Powers Law," as amended; to provide for a referendum; to provide effective dates; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 614. By Representative Crawford of the 16th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from Polk County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in an amount that will increase in certain years when the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the preceding year's assessed value of such homestead by a certain amount under certain conditions; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; 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.
HB 615. By Representative Crawford of the 16th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Polk County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in the amount of $30,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of the county who are 70 years of age or older with net annual household income of $10,000.00 or less; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; 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.
HB 616. By Representative Crawford of the 16th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Polk County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $30,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who are 70 years of age or older with net annual household income of $10,000.00 or less; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 617. By Representative Crawford of the 16th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from Polk County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in an amount that will increase in certain years when the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the preceding year's assessed value of such homestead by a certain amount under certain conditions; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; 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.
HB 618. By Representatives Jerguson of the 22nd, Byrd of the 20th, Hill of the 21st and Hamilton of the 23rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act to provide a new charter for the City of Holly Springs in the County of Cherokee," approved March 18, 1980 (Ga. L. 1980, p. 3281), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 30, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 4964), so as to change the corporate limits of said city; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 619. By Representatives Williams of the 4th, Dickson of the 6th and Weldon of the 3rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Dalton to exercise all redevelopment and other powers under Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VII of the Constitution and Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the "Redevelopment Powers Law," as amended; to provide for a referendum; to provide effective dates; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; 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.

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By unanimous consent, the following roll call vote was made applicable to the previously read Bills.

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

E Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden E Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks
Bruce Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Davis Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Harbin Y Harden, B Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Heckstall Y Hembree E Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb
Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse
Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser
Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long
Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin E Martin Y Maxwell

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris
Mosby Y Murphy E Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal E Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey
Randall Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders E Scott, M Scott, S

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K
Smith, L Y Smith, R
Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley
Taylor, D Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Walker Y Watson Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Williamson Y Yates Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bills, the ayes were 143, nays 0.

The Bills, having received the requisite constitutional majority, were passed.

Representatives Dawkins-Haigler of the 93rd and Holmes of the 125th 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.

I wish to be recorded as a no vote on HB 563 since we vote on these all together.

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/s/ Paulette Braddock 19th District
I voted for the local calendar but want to be recorded as voting "No" on HB 563.
/s/ James Mills
Representative Franklin of the 43rd would like to be recorded as voting "nay" on HBs 549, 560, 563, 608, 612, 613, and 619.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Ewing, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the Senate:
SB 266. By Senators Stoner of the 6th, Thompson of the 33rd, Tippins of the 37th, Hill of the 32nd and Rogers of the 21st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act known as the "South Cobb Development Authority Act," approved April 12, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 3772), as amended, so as to define a term; to change the name of the authority to the South Cobb Redevelopment Authority; to provide for membership of the authority; to provide for the geographical area of operations of the authority; to provide for purposes and objectives of the authority; to cite constitutional authority for said Act; to provide for tax exemptions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the House:
HB 189. By Representatives Wilkinson of the 52nd, Maxwell of the 17th, Shaw of the 176th, Hembree of the 67th, Mitchell of the 88th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding insurance, so as to provide that no contract or agreement between a dental insurer or network and a dentist shall require the dentist to accept an amount for dental care services that are not covered dental services under a dental benefit plan; to provide that no dental insurer shall publish or otherwise communicate that discounts are available for noncovered dental services; to

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provide that a violation is punishable as an unfair trade practice; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 261. By Representatives Atwood of the 179th, Wilkinson of the 52nd, Lindsey of the 54th, Jerguson of the 22nd, Brockway of the 101st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 50-18-72 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to when public disclosure of public records is not required and disclosure of exempting legal authority, so as to provide an exemption for certain public records from disclosure; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 266. By Representative Yates of the 73rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-11-130 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from Code Sections 1611-126 through 16-11-127.2, concerning carrying weapons, so as to authorize constables to be able to carry weapons under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 543. By Representatives Harrell of the 106th, Rice of the 51st, Clark of the 98th, Floyd of the 99th, Mitchell of the 88th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Recorder's Court of Gwinnett County approved March 27, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 3125), as amended, specifically by an Act approved September 18, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 432), and an Act approved May 5, 2005 (Ga. L. 2005, p. 3729), so as to revise certain provisions relating to the solicitor-general of Gwinnett County; to provide that the solicitor-general of Gwinnett County shall serve as the prosecuting attorney of the Recorder's Court of Gwinnett County; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 551. By Representatives Benton of the 31st and McCall of the 30th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Jackson County and to provide for its powers and duties; to provide for definitions; to provide for submission under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 557. By Representatives Holmes of the 125th and Dickey of the 136th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create a board of commissioners of roads and revenues for the county of Monroe, approved August 19, 1907 (Ga. L. 1907, p. 318), as amended, so as to reconstitute such board; to provide for its composition, manner of election, and filling of vacancies; to provide for its officers and powers and duties; to provide for its personnel and compensation; to provide for disbursements, audits, and certain operations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 566. By Representatives Jackson of the 142nd, Frazier of the 123rd, Williams of the 89th and Bruce of the 64th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Jefferson County and to provide for its powers and duties; to provide for definitions; to provide for the composition of the board and the selection and appointment of members; to provide for the qualification, terms, and removal of members; to provide for oaths and privileges; to provide for meetings, procedures, and vacancies; to relieve certain officers of powers and duties and to provide for the transfer of functions to the newly created board; to provide for certain expenditures of public funds; to provide for compensation of members of the board and personnel; to provide for offices and equipment; to provide for the board's performance of certain functions and duties for certain municipalities; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has passed by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bills of the House:
HB 66. By Representatives Maxwell of the 17th, Meadows of the 5th, Rogers of the 26th, Murphy of the 120th, Hembree of the 67th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating generally to insurance, so as to provide for certificate of insurance forms to be approved by the commissioner; to provide for definitions; to provide certain provisions of such certificate; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 555. By Representatives Clark of the 104th and Brockway of the 101st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create a new charter for the City of Lawrenceville, approved March 28, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 4961), as amended, so as to amend the duties of the mayor; to provide for the

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establishment of a position of city manager; to provide for the duties and responsibilities of the city manager; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has passed as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bill of the House:
HB 199. By Representatives Neal of the 1st, Williams of the 4th, Bearden of the 68th and Parrish of the 156th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-13-25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Schedule I controlled substances, so as to provide for additional controlled substances; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the Senate was read the first time and referred to the Committee:
SB 266. By Senators Stoner of the 6th, Thompson of the 33rd, Tippins of the 37th, Hill of the 32nd and Rogers of the 21st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act known as the "South Cobb Development Authority Act," approved April 12, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 3772), as amended, so as to define a term; to change the name of the authority to the South Cobb Redevelopment Authority; to provide for membership of the authority; to provide for the geographical area of operations of the authority; to provide for purposes and objectives of the authority; to cite constitutional authority for said Act; to provide for tax exemptions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
Representative Hatfield of the 177th moved that the House reconsider its action in giving the requisite constitutional majority to the following Bill of the Senate:
SB 122. By Senators Tolleson of the 20th, Williams of the 19th, Hooks of the 14th, Bulloch of the 11th, Golden of the 8th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 91 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government public works bidding, so as to provide for local government contracts related to planning, financing, constructing, acquiring, operating, or maintaining certain water

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reservoirs, facilities, and systems; to amend Part 2 of Article 1 of Chapter 23 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Water Supply Division of the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority, so as to provide for participation by the division in certain local water reservoir, facilities, and systems projects; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Pursuant to Rule 133, Representatives Wilkinson of the 52nd, Setzler of the 35th, and Welch of the 110th were excused from voting on SB 122.

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

E Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson N Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles N Bearden E Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock N Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce N Bryant Y Buckner
Burns Y Byrd Y Carter
Casas N Channell N Cheokas N Clark, J N Clark, V
Coleman N Collins N Cooke Y Coomer N Cooper Y Crawford

Davis Dawkins-Haigler N Dempsey Y Dickerson Dickey N Dickson Y Dobbs Dollar N Drenner N Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton N Ehrhart N England Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd N Fludd Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton N Gardner N Geisinger N Golick Y Gordon N Greene N Hamilton N Hanner Harbin N Harden, B Harden, M N Harrell N Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Heckstall Hembree E Henson N Hill Y Holcomb Holmes Y Holt N Horne N Houston Y Howard N Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson N Jacobs Y James N Jasperse N Jerguson Y Johnson N Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Kendrick Y Kidd Knight Y Lane Lindsey N Long Lucas N Maddox, B E Maddox, G N Manning Y Marin E Martin N Maxwell

Y Mayo Y McBrayer
McCall Y McKillip N Meadows N Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan N Morris
Mosby Y Murphy N Neal, J Y Neal, Y N Nimmer N Nix Y Oliver N O'Neal E Pak Y Parent N Parrish N Parsons N Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J
Pruett N Purcell N Ramsey
Randall Reece N Rice N Riley Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders E Scott, M Scott, S

Setzler Y Shaw N Sheldon N Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E N Smith, K N Smith, L N Smith, R
Smith, T Smyre Y Spencer N Stephens, M N Stephens, R E Stephenson N Talton N Tankersley N Taylor, D Taylor, R N Taylor, T N Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu N Walker N Watson Welch N Weldon Y Wilkerson Wilkinson N Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E N Williams, R N Williamson N Yates Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 68, nays 72.

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The motion was lost.
Representative Dawkins-Haigler of the 93rd stated that she had been called from the floor of the House during the preceding roll call. She wished to be recorded as voting "nay" thereon.
Representative Smith of the 70th asked unanimous consent that SB 122 be immediately transmitted to the Senate.
It was so ordered.
Pursuant to HR 499, the House commended WrestleMania XXVII, recognized March 30 through April 4, 2011, as WrestleMania Week in Georgia, and invited representatives of the Atlanta Sports Council, the Georgia World Congress Center Authority, and WWE to be recognized by the House of Representatives.
Pursuant to HR 620, the House celebrated 50 years at the Georgia Sheriffs' Boys' Ranch, commended the Georgia Sheriffs' Youth Homes, and invited representatives of the Georgia Sheriffs' Association to be recognized by the House of Representatives.
Pursuant to HR 754, the House recognized and commended the Clayton State University women's basketball team on winning the NCAA Division II National Championship.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Ewing, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate insists on its substitute to the following bill of the House:
HB 78. By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, Jones of the 46th, O`Neal of the 146th, England of the 108th, Collins of the 27th and others:
A BILL to make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal year beginning July 1, 2011 and ending June 30, 2012.
The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:
HB 78. By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, Jones of the 46th, O`Neal of the 146th, England of the 108th, Collins of the 27th and others:

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A BILL to make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal year beginning July 1, 2011 and ending June 30, 2012.

Representative England of the 108th moved that the House insist on its position in disagreeing to the Senate substitute to HB 78 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 England of the 108th, Jones of the 46th and O`Neal of the 146th.

The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:

Representatives Morgan of the 39th and Clark of the 98th.

Representative Williams of the 4th District, Chairman of the Committee on Regulated Industries, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Regulated Industries 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 643 Do Pass SB 143 Do Pass, by Substitute

SB 114 Do Pass, by Substitute SB 150 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Williams of the 4th
Chairman

By order of the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the Senate was withdrawn from the General Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Judiciary:

SB 26.

By Senators Shafer of the 48th, Sims of the 12th, Seabaugh of the 28th, Albers of the 56th, Ginn of the 47th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to carrying and possession of firearms, so as to prohibit any additional limitations on carrying firearms during states of emergency; to provide civil remedies for violations; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; 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 54.

By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Staton of the 18th, Gooch of the 51st, Miller of the 49th, Jackson of the 24th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 3 of Chapter 6 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to advertising on the state highway system, so as to add a definition of "on-premise" or "onproperty" signs; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting provisions; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Chapter 6 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of maintenance and use of public roads generally, so as to provide for changes to the requirements for permits for extra weight and dimensions for loads on vehicles; to allow multitrip permits; to add a definition of "on-premise" or "on-property" signs for advertising purposes; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1. Chapter 6 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of maintenance and use of public roads generally, is amended by revising subsection (g) of Code Section 32-6-26, relating to maximum weights for vehicles and loads, as follows:
"(g)(1) The weight limitations provided for in this Code section, except the limitation in subsections (f) and (h) of this Code section, may be exceeded on any public road within this state which is not an interstate highway, or when making a pickup or delivery on any public road of a county road system, without a permit only when the load on any single axle does not exceed 23,000 pounds, the load on any tandem axle

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does not exceed 46,000 pounds, and the maximum total gross weight of the vehicle and load does not exceed 80,000 pounds when:
(A) Hauling forest products from the forest where cut to the first point of marketing or processing; (B) Hauling live poultry or cotton from a farm to a processing plant; (C) Hauling feed from a feed mill to a farm; (D) Hauling granite, either block or sawed, or any other naturally occurring raw ore or mineral for further processing, from the quarry or stockpile area to a processing plant located in the same or an adjoining county and construction aggregates hauled to any point, unless otherwise prohibited; (E) Hauling solid waste or recovered materials from points of generation to a solid waste handling facility or other processing facility; or (F) Hauling concrete that is in a freshly mixed and unhardened state for delivery to a customer.; (G) Hauling poultry waste from the point of origin to a farm; (H) Hauling tree bark from the point of origin to the point of sale; or (I) Hauling hot mixed asphalt and construction debris. No lift axle may be used in computing the maximum total gross weight authorized for any vehicle or load under this paragraph. (2) A vehicle which is hauling the products listed in subparagraph (A) or (B) through (I) of paragraph (1) of this subsection or which is hauling any other agricultural or farm product from a farm to the first point of marketing or processing shall be permitted a 5 percent variance from the weight limitations in paragraph (1) of this subsection within a 100 mile radius of the farm or point of origin. Any person who violates the load limitations provided for in this paragraph by exceeding the 5 percent variance per single axle, tandem axle, or maximum total gross weight shall be fined on the basis of the weight limitations of paragraph (1) of this subsection, including the variance allowed by this paragraph. (3) A vehicle which is hauling the products listed in subparagraph (C), (D), or (F) of paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be permitted a 5 percent variance from the weight limitations in paragraph (1) of this subsection within a 100 mile radius of the farm or point of origin. Any person who violates the load limitations provided for in this paragraph by exceeding the 5 percent variance per single axle, tandem axle, or maximum total gross weight shall be fined on the basis of the weight limitations of paragraph (1) of this subsection and not on the basis of the variance allowed by this paragraph. (4) 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."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (e) of Code Section 32-6-27, relating to the enforcement of load limitations, as follows:

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"(e) Any owner or operator of a vehicle which is operated on the public roads of this state in violation of the weight limitations provided in this article shall be required, in addition to paying the moneys provided in subsection (a) of this Code section, to unload all gross weight in excess of 6,000 pounds over the legal weight limit before being allowed to move the vehicle at the closest reasonable location."
SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (4) of subsection (a) and adding a new paragraph to subsection (b) of Code Section 32-6-28, relating to permits for extra weight and dimensions for loads on vehicles, as follows:
"(4) The application for any such permit shall specifically describe the type of permit applied for, as said types of permits are described in subsection (c) of this Code section. In addition, the application for a single-trip permit shall describe the points of departure and destination." "(4) Multitrip. Pursuant to this Code section, the commissioner may issue a multitrip permit to any vehicle or load allowed by federal law. A multitrip permit authorizes the permitted load to return to its original destination on the same permit, if done so within ten days, with the same vehicle configuration, and following the same route, unless otherwise specified by the department."
SECTION 4. Said chapter is further amended in said Code section by adding a new paragraph to subsection (c), to read as follows:
"(5) Multitrip. Charges for the issuance of multitrip permits shall be $100.00 for any load not greater than 16 feet wide, not greater than 16 feet high, and not weighing more than 150,000 pounds or any load greater than 100 feet long which does not exceed the maximum width, height, and weight limits specified by this paragraph. Only company name and United States DOT number shall be used for the multitrip permit."
SECTION 5. Said chapter is further amended by adding a new paragraph to Code Section 32-6-71, relating to definitions, as follows:
"(13.1) 'On-premise sign' or 'on-property sign' means an advertising device which solely advertises the sale or lease of the real property upon which it is placed or an advertising device identifying the activities located on or products or services available on the premises or property.
(A) Examples of signs that can be used for the purpose of identifying the activity located on the premises or property or its products or services include:
(i) Any sign which consists solely of the name of the establishment; and (ii) Any sign which identifies the establishment's principal or accessory products or services offered on the premises or property. For example, an accessory product would be a brand of tires offered for sale at a service station.

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(B) Examples of signs that shall be considered outdoor advertising and not onpremise or on-property signs include:
(i) Any sign which brings in rental income to the owner of the premises or property or the sign owner; and (ii) Any sign in which the product or service advertised is only incidental to the principal activity of the establishment."
SECTION 6. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (3) of Code Section 32-6-72, relating to outdoor advertising signs that can be erected within 660 feet of a highway, as follows:
"(3) Signs advertising activities On-premise and on-property signs conducted or maintained within 100 feet of the nearest part of the activity as the dimensions of said activity are determined by department regulations, which regulations need not take into consideration the property lines of said activity;"
SECTION 7. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (3) of Code Section 32-6-73, relating to outdoor advertising signs that can be erected beyond 660 feet of a highway, as follows:
"(3) Signs advertising activities On-premise and on-property signs conducted or maintained within 100 feet from the nearest part of the activity as the dimensions of said activity are determined by department regulations, which regulations need not take into consideration the property lines of said activity; and"
SECTION 8. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2011.
SECTION 9. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
The following amendments were read and adopted:
Representatives Rice of the 51st, Ehrhart of the 36th, and Sheldon of the 105th offer the following amendment:
Amend the House Committee on Transportation substitute to SB 54 (LC 34 3060S) by deleting line 90 and substituting in lieu thereof the following:
premises or property or an advertising device owned by a local government, school, or authority for the primary purpose of advertising public information, including sponsorships.

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Representative Roberts of the 154th offers the following amendment:

Amend the House Committee on Transportation substitute to SB 54 (LC 34 3060S) by deleting lines 39 and 40 and substituting in lieu thereof the following:

percent variance from the weight limitations in paragraph (1) of this subsection within a 100 200 mile radius of the farm or point of origin. Any person who violates the load

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:

E Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague N Bell N Benfield Y Benton Y Black N Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce
Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns N Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson N Dobbs Y Dollar N Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Y Heckstall Y Hembree N Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes N Holt N Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd
Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin E Martin Y Maxwell

Y Mayo N McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett
Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders E Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre N Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson N Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
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On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 157, nays 14.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute, as amended.

House of Representatives 401 Paul D. Coverdell Legislative Office Building
Atlanta, Georgia 30334

March 31, ad 2011

Dear Mr. Clerk,

Article III, Section V, Paragraph III, of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, provides in part that "No bill shall pass which refers to more than one subject matter." Further, Article I, Section II, Paragraph V, provides that "Legislative acts in violation of this Constitution or the Constitution of the United States are void, and the judiciary shall so declare them." This version of SB 54 unconstitutionally refers to more than one subject matter. As such, I was unable to vote in favor of it.

Respectfully,

/s/ Bobby Franklin

SB 58.

By Senators Gooch of the 51st, Mullis of the 53rd, Miller of the 49th, Jackson of the 24th, Tolleson of the 20th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 45-9-85 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to payment of indemnification for death or disability, procedure for making of payments, and appeal, so as to change provisions relating to indemnification for the death or disability of a state highway employee; to provide a short title; to provide for the intent and authority of the General Assembly; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Code Section 45-9-85 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to payment of indemnification for death or disability, procedure for making of payments, and appeal, so as to change provisions relating to indemnification for the death or

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disability of a state highway employee; to provide short titles; to revise provisions relating to indemnification payments in the case of death or organic brain damage suffered in the line of duty by a law enforcement officer, firefighter, emergency medical technician, emergency management specialist, or prison guard; to provide for duties of the Georgia State Indemnification Commission; to provide for the intent and authority of the General Assembly; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Jarrett Little Act" or as the "Spencer Pass Hero Memorial Act."
SECTION 2. Code Section 45-9-85 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to payment of indemnification for death or disability, procedure for making of payments, and appeal, is amended by revising subsection (a) as follows:
"(a) Indemnification shall be paid under this article as follows: (1) In the case of a partial permanent disability suffered in the line of duty by a law enforcement officer, firefighter, emergency medical technician, emergency management rescue specialist, state highway employee, or prison guard, the eligible disabled person may elect payment of $35,000.00 paid in equal monthly installments for five years or a lump sum of such amount reduced to its present value upon the basis of interest calculated at the rate of 6 percent per annum; (2) In the case of a partial permanent disability suffered in the line of duty by a state highway employee, the eligible person may elect to receive a payment of $12,000.00 paid in equal monthly installments for five years or a lump sum of such amount reduced to its present value upon the basis of interest calculated at the rate of 6 percent per annum; (3)(2) In the case of a total permanent disability suffered in the line of duty by a law enforcement officer, firefighter, emergency medical technician, emergency management rescue specialist, state highway employee, or prison guard, the injured person may elect to receive a payment of $75,000.00 paid in equal monthly installments for five years or a lump sum of such amount reduced to its present value upon the basis of interest calculated at the rate of 6 percent per annum; or (4) In the case of a total permanent disability suffered in the line of duty by a state highway employee, the eligible person may elect to receive a payment of $25,000.00 paid in equal monthly installments for five years or a lump sum of such amount reduced to its present value upon the basis of interest calculated at the rate of 6 percent per annum; (5)(3) In the case of death or organic brain damage suffered in the line of duty by a law enforcement officer, firefighter, emergency medical technician, emergency

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management specialist, state highway employee, or prison guard, payment shall be made to the surviving unremarried spouse or the dependents of the spouse or deceased person as shown in his or her most recent tax return or to the legal guardian of the organically brain damaged person. The surviving unremarried spouse, dependents, or the legal guardian may elect to receive payment in a lump sum payment of $100,000.00 paid in equal monthly installments for five years or a lump sum of such amount reduced to its present value upon the basis of interest calculated at the rate of 6 percent per annum; or:
(i) The deceased's spouse; (ii) In the event there is no surviving spouse, to the deceased's dependent children; and (iii) In the event there is no surviving spouse or dependent children of the deceased, equally to such other surviving dependents of the deceased, including his or her dependent parents and siblings. (B) In the case of organic brain damage suffered in the line of duty by a law enforcement officer, firefighter, emergency medical technician, emergency management specialist, or prison guard, payment shall be made to the legal guardian of the organically brain damaged person. A person entitled to payment under this paragraph may elect to receive payment in a sum of $100,000.00 paid in equal monthly installments for five years or a lump sum of such amount reduced to its present value upon the basis of interest calculated at the rate of 6 percent per annum. For purposes of this paragraph, the term 'dependent' shall have such meaning as shall be established by the rules and regulations of the department subject to the approval of the commission. (6) In the case of death or organic brain damage suffered in the line of duty by a state highway employee, payment shall be made to the surviving unremarried spouse or the dependents of the spouse or deceased person as shown in his or her most recent tax return or to the legal guardian of the organically brain damaged person. The surviving unremarried spouse, dependents, or the legal guardian may elect to receive payment in a lump sum payment of $40,000.00 paid in equal monthly installments for five years or a lump sum of such amount reduced to its present value upon the basis of interest calculated at the rate of 6 percent per annum."
SECTION 3. (a) It is the intent of the General Assembly that the revised indemnification amounts for state highway employees shall be applicable to all incidents involving state highway employees occurring on or after January 1, 2011. (b) The retroactive application of these changes with regard to state highway employees is based on the authority of Ga. Laws 2000, p. 2007, Section 1, adding Article III, Section VI, Paragraph VI(g) of the Georgia Constitution.
SECTION 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

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

E Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden
Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce
Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton
Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Y Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey
Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin E Martin Y Maxwell

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell
Morgan Y Morris
Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer
Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders E Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 166, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

Representative Long of the 61st 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.

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House of Representatives 401 Paul D. Coverdale Legislative Office Building
Atlanta, Georgia 30334
March 31, ad 2011
Dear Mr. Clerk,
Article I, Section I, Paragraph X, of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, provides among other things that "No...retroactive law...shall be passed." Further, Article I, Section II, Paragraph V, provides that "Legislative acts in violation of this Constitution or the Constitution of the United States are void, and the judiciary shall so declare them." This version of SB 58 unconstitutionally applies retroactively. As such, I was unable to vote in favor of it.
Respectfully,
/s/ Bobby Franklin
The Speaker announced the House in recess until 1:30 o'clock, this afternoon.

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AFTERNOON SESSION
The Speaker Pro Tem called the House to order.
Representative Rice of the 51st 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 57 Do Pass, by Substitute SB 138 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Rice of the 51st
Chairman
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 759. By Representatives Clark of the 98th and Yates of the 73rd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of United State Army Ranger Sergeant Jonathan K. "Doc" Peney on the anniversary of his passing; and for other purposes.
HR 762. By Representatives Carter of the 175th, Benfield of the 85th, Oliver of the 83rd, Dobbs of the 53rd, Manning of the 32nd and others:
A RESOLUTION commending the Multi-Agency Victim Services Partnership and recognizing April 1, 2011, as Victim Services Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 763. By Representatives Marin of the 96th and Pak of the 102nd:
A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Chang Bin Yim and recognizing March 31, 2011, as Chang Bin Yim Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 764. By Representatives Dobbs of the 53rd, Wilkinson of the 52nd, Lindsey of the 54th and Heckstall of the 62nd:

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A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Patrick Emerson; and for other purposes.
HR 765. By Representatives Dobbs of the 53rd, Wilkinson of the 52nd, Lindsey of the 54th and Heckstall of the 62nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Hunter Rich; and for other purposes.
HR 766. By Representative Dollar of the 45th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Joseph Eugene Rondone; and for other purposes.
HR 767. By Representative Brooks of the 63rd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Ms. Mary Lou Roberts; and for other purposes.
HR 768. By Representatives Dollar of the 45th and Parsons of the 42nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Rocky Mount Elementary School for outstanding contributions to education in the State of Georgia and excellence in student academic achievement; and for other purposes.
HR 769. By Representative Dollar of the 45th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Pope High School; and for other purposes.
HR 770. By Representatives Dollar of the 45th and Parsons of the 42nd:
A RESOLUTION congratulating the Pope High School girls volleyball team on winning the 2010 GHSA Class AAAA State Championship; and for other purposes.
HR 771. By Representatives Dollar of the 45th and Parsons of the 42nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lassiter High School for outstanding contributions to education in the State of Georgia and excellence in student academic achievement; and for other purposes.

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HR 772. By Representatives Dollar of the 45th and Parsons of the 42nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mountain View Elementary School for outstanding contributions to education in the State of Georgia and excellence in student academic achievement; and for other purposes.
HR 773. By Representatives Dollar of the 45th and Cooper of the 41st:
A RESOLUTION commending the Walton High School girls tennis team; and for other purposes.
HR 774. By Representative Dollar of the 45th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mt. Bethel Elementary School for outstanding contributions to education in the State of Georgia and excellence in student academic achievement; and for other purposes.
HR 775. By Representative Dollar of the 45th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Murdock Elementary School for outstanding contributions to education in the State of Georgia and excellence in student academic achievement; and for other purposes.
HR 776. By Representative Dollar of the 45th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dickerson Middle School for outstanding contributions to education in the State of Georgia and excellence in student academic achievement; and for other purposes.
HR 777. By Representative Dollar of the 45th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending East Side Elementary School for outstanding contributions to education in the State of Georgia and excellence in student academic achievement; and for other purposes.
HR 778. By Representative Dollar of the 45th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Shallowford Falls Elementary School for outstanding contributions to education in the State of Georgia and excellence in student academic achievement; and for other purposes.

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HR 779. By Representative Dollar of the 45th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Tritt Elementary School for outstanding contributions to education in the State of Georgia and excellence in student academic achievement; and for other purposes.
HR 780. By Representative Dollar of the 45th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dodgen Middle School for outstanding contributions to education in the State of Georgia and excellence in student academic achievement; and for other purposes.
HR 781. By Representative Dollar of the 45th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Hightower Trail Middle School for outstanding contributions to education in the State of Georgia and excellence in student academic achievement; and for other purposes.
HR 782. By Representative Dollar of the 45th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Timber Ridge Elementary School for outstanding contributions to education in the State of Georgia and excellence in student academic achievement; and for other purposes.
HR 783. By Representatives Beasley-Teague of the 65th, Jones of the 44th, Taylor of the 55th and Brooks of the 63rd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Yvonne Stokes Banks; and for other purposes.
HR 784. By Representative Heckstall of the 62nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. William C. King; and for other purposes.
HR 785. By Representatives Clark of the 98th, Pak of the 102nd, Coleman of the 97th, Casas of the 103rd and Clark of the 104th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating the Buford High School football team on winning the 2010 GHSA Class AA State Championship; and for other purposes.

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HR 786. By Representatives Clark of the 98th, Pak of the 102nd, Coleman of the 97th, Casas of the 103rd and Clark of the 104th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating the 2010 Buford High School girls basketball team on winning their third straight GHSA Class AA State Championship; and for other purposes.
HR 787. By Representatives Ashe of the 56th, Abrams of the 84th, Benfield of the 85th, Henson of the 87th, Morgan of the 39th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Justice Project on the occasion of its 25th anniversary; and for other purposes.
HR 788. By Representatives Holt of the 112th, Welch of the 110th and Dickerson of the 95th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Eastside High School Academic Team; and for other purposes.
HR 789. By Representative Ralston of the 7th:
A RESOLUTION commending the House Interns for the 2011 Regular Session; and for other purposes.
HR 790. By Representatives Harbin of the 118th, Reece of the 11th, Maddox of the 172nd, Sims of the 119th, Purcell of the 159th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Program, Fort Stewart and Fort Gordon campuses; 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 121. By Senators Miller of the 49th, Tolleson of the 20th, Jeffares of the 17th, Ginn of the 47th and Gooch of the 51st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 14, Code Section 27-1-13, and Code Section 52-7-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to, respectively, corporation commissioner, disposition of funds received by the Department of Natural Resources, appropriations, and grants and donations for natural resources conservation

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camps, and numbering of watercraft vessels, so as to provide for refunding of fees under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Code Section 12-2-24, Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 14, Code Section 27-113, and Code Section 52-7-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to, respectively, powers and duties of the Board of Natural Resources, corporation commissioner, disposition of funds received by the Department of Natural Resources, appropriations, and grants and donations for natural resources conservation camps, and numbering of watercraft vessels, so as to provide for refunding of fees under certain circumstances; to amend Code Section 12-2-23 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to officers, meetings, quorum, compensation of members of the Board of Natural Resources, and reimbursement of members for expenses, so as to provide for travel expense reimbursement for members of the Board of Natural Resources; 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 12-2-23 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to officers, meetings, quorum, compensation of members of the Board of Natural Resources, and reimbursement of members for expenses, is amended by revising subsection (d) as follows:
"(d) The members, including the chairman chairperson, shall each receive the per diem prescribed in Code Section 45-7-21 for each day of actual attendance at official meetings of the board, or any committee thereof, and; shall be reimbursed for travel expenses, lodging, meals, and transportation at the legal mileage rate when traveling in the service of the board by personal vehicle, and in addition to mileage shall be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred by reason of tolls and parking fees; and shall be reimbursed for actual costs of travel by public carrier same rates established in the travel regulations for state employees. The members, including the chairman chairperson, while on committee assignment approved in advance by the chairperson, shall receive $25.00 per diem; actual cost of expenses, including meals, lodging, and transportation; and 10 per mile for transportation by private means to the place of service and home by the nearest practicable route the same per diem and reimbursement of travel expenses as those authorized for attendance at meetings. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Code section, the total per diem compensation paid in any year

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to any member of the board shall not exceed $1,200.00 $3,000.00. Such per diem and actual expense shall be paid from funds of the department."
SECTION 2. Code Section 12-2-24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to powers and duties of the Board of Natural Resources, is amended by revising subsection (a) as follows:
"(a)(1) The Board of Natural Resources may make such rules and regulations as it may deem advisable to govern the work of the department and the duties of its employees under this title. (2) Without limiting paragraph (1) of this subsection, the board may establish, by rule or regulation, a procedure to refund fees collected in error or overpayment or to which the department or state is not otherwise entitled."
SECTION 3. Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 14 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to corporation commissioner, is amended by revising Code Section 14-5-21, relating to fees and reports, as follows:
"14-5-21. All fees collected by the Secretary of State shall be paid into the state treasury for the use of the state, and the Secretary of State shall include in his or her annual reports a full statement of all fees collected or received under Chapters 2 through 5 of this title and the disposition thereof. The Secretary of State shall be authorized to establish, by rule or regulation, a procedure by which his or her office shall refund fees collected in error or overpayment or to which the state is otherwise not entitled."
SECTION 4. Code Section 27-1-13 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to disposition of funds received by the Department of Natural Resources, appropriations, and grants and donations for natural resources conservation camps, is amended by revising subsection (a) as follows:
"(a) All funds resulting from the operation of the department and from the administration of the laws and regulations pertaining to wildlife, excluding fines, but including all license fees and other income (except that income provided for in subsection (b) of this Code section), shall be paid into the general funds of the state treasury; and each year at least such amount shall be appropriated to the department. The board shall be authorized to establish, by rule or regulation, a procedure to refund fees collected in error or overpayment or to which the department or state is otherwise not entitled."
SECTION 5. Code Section 52-7-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to numbering of watercraft vessels, is amended by adding a new subsection to read as follows:

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"(o) The board shall be authorized to establish, by rule or regulation, a procedure to refund fees collected pursuant to this chapter which were collected in error or overpayment or to which the department or state is otherwise not entitled."

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:

E Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell E Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns
Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs
Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England
Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger
Golick Y Gordon N Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner N Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett
Hatfield Y Heard

Y Heckstall Hembree
Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt
Horne Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Jerguson Y Johnson Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey E Long Lucas Y Maddox, B Maddox, G N Manning Y Marin E Martin Y Maxwell

Y Mayo Y McBrayer
McCall Y McKillip
Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris N Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall
Reece Y Rice Y Riley
Roberts N Rogers Y Rynders E Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C N Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu E Walker Y Watson Y Welch
Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson
Yates Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 146, nays 7.

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The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.
Representatives Reece of the 11th and Roberts of the 154th 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 Long of the 61st was excused on the preceding roll call. He wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon.
House of Representatives 401 Paul D. Coverdell Legislative Office Building
Atlanta, Georgia 30334
March 31, ad 2011
Dear Mr. Clerk,
Article III, Section I, Paragraph I, of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, provides that "The legislative power of the state shall be vested in a General Assembly which shall consist of a Senate and a House of Representatives." Further, Article I, Section II, Paragraph V, provides that "Legislative acts in violation of this Constitution or the Constitution of the United States are void, and the judiciary shall so declare them." This version of SB 121 unconstitutionally delegates that legislative power to the executive branch. As such, I was unable to vote in favor of it.
Respectfully,
/s/ Bobby Franklin
HR 424. By Representatives Neal of the 1st, McCall of the 30th, Burns of the 157th, Rogers of the 26th, Dickson of the 6th and others:
A RESOLUTION urging the performance of a feasibility study of the withdrawal, storage, and distribution of waters from a certain portion of the Tennessee River basin; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A RESOLUTION
Urging the performance of a feasibility study of the withdrawal, storage, and distribution of waters from a certain portion of the basin of the Tennessee River; and for other purposes.

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WHEREAS, the need to develop alternative sources of water supply and storage for much of Georgia is an issue of considerable urgency, particularly in light of a decision by the United States District Court entered in 2009 which found that communities in Georgia now dependent on the waters of Lake Lanier for water supply may no longer depend on that supply after 2012, absent a settlement among the States of Georgia, Alabama, and Florida; and
WHEREAS, Lookout Creek in Dade County, Chattanooga Creek in Walker County, and West Chickamauga and South Chickamauga Creeks in Catoosa County have, by some estimates based on the last ten years of available data from the United States Geological Survey and other sources, combined average flows of at least 725 million gallons per day, all of which flow northward into the Tennessee River; and
WHEREAS, there also exist abandoned rock quarries in north Georgia that can and do fill with very large volumes of water, including one in Walker County that is reported to have a water storage capacity of at least 3 billion gallons (9,207 acre-feet) of water; and
WHEREAS, the right of way of a railroad, owned by the State of Georgia, passes through the property on which the Walker County quarry described above is located and runs southward to the vicinity of Rome; and
WHEREAS, it may be possible to withdraw water from such north-flowing tributaries which might otherwise go unused in this state, pump the water into such an abandoned quarry for storage, and distribute water from such storage by means of a pipeline to be laid on the railroad right of way and thence to areas of this state in need of additional water supplies.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body urge the Department of Natural Resources, the Water Supply Division of the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority, and private enterprises to study the feasibility of surface water withdrawal, storage, and distribution as described in this resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to transmit appropriate copies of this resolution to the commissioner of natural resources and the director of the Water Supply Division of the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority.
Pursuant to Rule 133, Representative Setzler of the 35th was excused from voting on HR 424.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, was agreed to.

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

E Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell E Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns
Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England
Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Y Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse
Jerguson Y Johnson
Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey E Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin E Martin Y Maxwell

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris
Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall
Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders E Scott, M Y Scott, S

Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu E Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E
Williams, R Y Williamson
Yates Ralston, Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, the ayes were 162, nays 0.

The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted, by substitute.

Representatives Reece of the 11th and Williams of the 4th 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 Long of the 61st was excused on the preceding roll call. He wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon.

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SB 240. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Stoner of the 6th and Jackson of the 24th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to create a new class of motor vehicles to be known as personal transportation vehicles; to provide for a definition; to provide an exception; to provide for rights and duties of drivers of personal transportation vehicles; to provide for rules of the road; to provide for local ordinances regulating personal transportation vehicles; to provide for operation of such vehicles on the public highways; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to create a new class of motor vehicles to be known as personal transportation vehicles; to provide for a definition; to provide for safety equipment on personal transportation vehicles; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, is amended by adding a new paragraph to Code Section 40-1-1, relating to definitions regarding motor vehicles and traffic, as follows:
"(43.1) 'Personal transportation vehicle' means any motor vehicle: (A) With a minimum of four wheels; (B) Capable of a maximum level ground speed of less than 20 miles per hour; (C) With a maximum gross vehicle unladen or empty weight of 1,375 pounds; and (D) Capable of transporting not more than eight persons.
The term does not include mobility aids, including power wheelchairs and scooters, that can be used indoors and outdoors for the express purpose of enabling mobility for a person with a disability."
SECTION 2. Said title is further amended by adding a new part to Article 13 of Chapter 6, relating to special provisions for certain vehicles, to read as follows:

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"Part 6 40-6-363. (a) This part shall have no application to any county or municipality that has enacted prior to January 1, 2012, an ordinance authorizing the operation of motorized carts pursuant to Code Section 40-6-331. (b) In addition to the requirements contained in paragraph (43.1) of Code Section 40-11, all personal transportation vehicles shall have the following equipment:
(1) A braking system sufficient for the weight and passenger capacity of the vehicle, including a parking brake; (2) A reverse warning device functional at all times when the directional control is in the reverse position; (3) A main power switch. When the switch is in the 'off' position, or the key or other device that activates the switch is removed, the motive power circuit shall be inoperative. If the switch uses a key, it shall be removable only in the 'off' position; (4) Head lamps; (5) Reflex reflectors; (6) Tail lamps; (7) A horn; (8) A rearview mirror; (9) Safety warning labels; and (10) Hip restraints and hand holds."
SECTION 3. This Act shall become effective on January 1, 2012.
SECTION 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
The following amendment was read and adopted:
Representative Sims of the 169th offers the following amendment:
Amend the House Committee on Motor Vehicles substitute to SB 240 (LC 34 3063S) by deleting line 18 and substituting in lieu thereof the following:
person with a disability. The term also does not include any all-terrain vehicle."
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.

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

E Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell E Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns N Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett N Hatfield Y Heard

Y Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt N Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson
Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser
Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey E Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin E Martin Y Maxwell

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris
Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix
Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell
Ramsey Y Randall
Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders E Scott, M Y Scott, S

E Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu E Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson
Yates Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 159, nays 4.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute, as amended.

Representative Reece of the 11th 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 Long of the 61st was excused on the preceding roll call. He wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon.

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SB 94.

By Senators Heath of the 31st, Seabaugh of the 28th, Mullis of the 53rd and Loudermilk of the 52nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-11-125.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to the carrying and possession of firearms, so as to change certain definitions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To provide for a short title; to amend Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, so as to change provisions relating to interference with lawful custody; to change provisions relating to contributing to the delinquency, unruliness, or deprivation of a minor; to provide for definitions; to provide for exclusions from criminal liability under certain circumstances; to amend Chapter 5 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to programs and protection for children and youth, so as to provide for registration of certain organizations that provide services to runaway and homeless youth; to provide for procedure; to provided for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Runaway Youth Safety Act."

SECTION 2. Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, is amended by revising subsections (a) and (b) of Code Section 16-5-45, relating to interference with custody, as follows:
"(a) As used in this Code section, the term: (1) 'Child' means any individual who is under the age of 17 years or any individual who is under the age of 18 years who is alleged to be a deprived child or an unruly child as such is terms are defined in Code Section 15-11-2, relating to juvenile proceedings. (2) 'Committed person' means any child or other person whose custody is entrusted to another individual by authority of law. (3) 'Lawful custody' means that custody inherent in the natural parents, that custody awarded by proper authority as provided in Code Section 15-11-45, or that custody awarded to a parent, guardian, or other person by a court of competent jurisdiction.

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(4) 'Service provider' means an entity that is registered with the Department of Human Services pursuant to Article 7 of Chapter 5 of Title 49 or a child welfare agency as defined in Code Section 49-5-12 or an agent or employee acting on behalf of such entity or child welfare agency. (b)(1) A person commits the offense of interference with custody when without lawful authority to do so, the person:
(A) Knowingly or recklessly takes or entices any child or committed person away from the individual who has lawful custody of such child or committed person; (B) Knowingly harbors any child or committed person who has absconded; provided, however, that this subparagraph shall not apply to a service provider that notifies the child's parent, guardian, or legal custodian of the child's location and general state of well being as soon as possible but not later than 72 hours after the child's acceptance of services; provided, further, that such notification shall not be required if:
(i) The service provider has reasonable cause to believe that the minor has been abused or neglected and makes a child abuse report pursuant to Code Section 197-5; (ii) The child will not disclose the name of the child's parent, guardian, or legal custodian, and the Division of Family and Children Services within the Department of Human Services is notified within 72 hours of the child's acceptance of services; or (iii) The child's parent, guardian, or legal custodian cannot be reached, and the Division of Family and Children Services within the Department of Human Services is notified within 72 hours of the child's acceptance of services; or (C) Intentionally and willfully retains possession within this state of the child or committed person upon the expiration of a lawful period of visitation with the child or committed person. (2) A person convicted of the offense of interference with custody shall be punished as follows: (A) Upon conviction of the first offense, the defendant shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be fined not less than $200.00 nor more than $500.00 or shall be imprisoned for not less than one month nor more than five months, or both fined and imprisoned; (B) Upon conviction of the second offense, the defendant shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be fined not less than $400.00 nor more than $1,000.00 or shall be imprisoned for not less than three months nor more than 12 months, or both fined and imprisoned; and (C) Upon the conviction of the third or subsequent offense, the defendant shall be guilty of a felony and shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than five years."

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SECTION 3. Said title is further amended by revising subsections (a) and (b) of Code Section 16-12-1, relating to contributing to the delinquency, unruliness, or deprivation of a minor, as follows:
"(a) As used in this Code section, the term: (1) 'Delinquent act' means a delinquent act as defined in Code Section 15-11-2. (2) 'Felony' means any act which constitutes a felony under the laws of this state, the laws of any other state of the United States, or the laws of the United States. (3) 'Minor' means any individual who is under the age of 17 years or any individual under the age of 18 years who is alleged to be a deprived child or an unruly child as such is terms are defined in Code Section 15-11-2, relating to juvenile proceedings. (4) 'Serious injury' means an injury involving a broken bone, the loss of a member of the body, the loss of use of a member of the body, the substantial disfigurement of the body or of a member of the body, an injury which is life threatening, or any sexual abuse of a child under 16 years of age by means of an act described in subparagraph (a)(4)(A), (a)(4)(G), or (a)(4)(I) of Code Section 16-12-100. (5) 'Service provider' means an entity that is registered with the Department of Human Services pursuant to Article 7 of Chapter 5 of Title 49 or a child welfare agency as defined in Code Section 49-5-12 or agent or employee acting on behalf of such entity or child welfare agency.
(b) A person commits the offense of contributing to the delinquency, unruliness, or deprivation of a minor when such person:
(1) Knowingly and willfully encourages, causes, abets, connives, or aids a minor in committing a delinquent act as such is defined in Code Section 15-11-2, relating to juvenile proceedings; (2) Knowingly and willfully encourages, causes, abets, connives, or aids a minor in committing an act which would cause such minor to be found to be an unruly child as such is defined in Code Section 15-11-2, relating to juvenile proceedings; provided, however, that this paragraph shall not apply to a service provider that notifies the minor's parent, guardian, or legal custodian of the minor's location and general state of well being as soon as possible but not later than 72 hours after the minor's acceptance of services; provided, further, that such notification shall not be required if:
(A) The service provider has reasonable cause to believe that the minor has been abused or neglected and makes a child abuse report pursuant to Code Section 19-75; (B) The minor will not disclose the name of the minor's parent, guardian, or legal custodian, and the Division of Family and Children Services within the Department of Human Services is notified within 72 hours of the minor's acceptance of services; or (C) The minor's parent, guardian, or legal custodian cannot be reached, and the Division of Family and Children Services within the Department of Human Services is notified within 72 hours of the minor's acceptance of services;

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(3) Willfully commits an act or acts or willfully fails to act when such act or omission would cause a minor to be found to be a deprived child as such is defined in Code Section 15-11-2, relating to juvenile proceedings; (4) Knowingly and willfully hires, solicits, engages, contracts with, conspires with, encourages, abets, or directs any minor to commit any felony which encompasses force or violence as an element of the offense or delinquent act which would constitute a felony which encompasses force or violence as an element of the offense if committed by an adult; (5) Knowingly and willfully provides to a minor any weapon as defined in paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of Code Section 16-11-127.1 or any weapon as defined in Code Section 16-11-121 to commit any felony which encompasses force or violence as an element of the offense or delinquent act which would constitute a felony which encompasses force or violence as an element of the offense if committed by an adult; or (6) Knowingly and willfully hires, solicits, engages, contracts with, conspires with, encourages, abets, or directs any minor to commit any smash and grab burglary which would constitute a felony if committed by an adult."
SECTION 4. Chapter 5 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to programs and protections for children and youth, is amended by revising Article 7, which is reserved, as follows:
"ARTICLE 7
49-5-160. As used in this article, the term:
(1) 'Licensed' means an individual who has been licensed pursuant to Chapter 10A, 26, 34, or 39 of Title 43. (2) 'Organization' means a nonprofit charitable organization which is exempt from taxation under the provisions of Section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code, which:
(A) Serves children who have run away or children who are homeless; (B) Has qualified staff on duty at all hours the organization is open for service; and (C) Employs at least one individual who is licensed pursuant to Chapter 10A, 26, 34, or 39 of Title 43. (3) 'Qualified staff' means having: (A) All staff who directly interact with children receive training on emergency evacuation procedures, service protocols, and the mandatory child abuse reporting requirements set forth in Code Section 19-7-5; and (B) All staff have had a criminal record check conducted in accordance with Article 5 of this chapter.

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49-5-161. (a) On and after July 1, 2011, all organizations shall register under this Code section by submitting a form to the department, upon forms furnished by the department. The form shall require the name, address, and telephone number of the organization and emergency contact information. (b) A registrant shall be required to pay an annual registration fee of $25.00. (c) Upon receipt of an application for registration, payment of the registration fees, and presentation by the applicant of evidence that the organization meets the qualifications prescribed by Code Section 49-4-162, the department shall issue such organization a registration certificate valid for one year.
49-5-162. (a) The department shall require organizations to have reasonable:
(1) Written policies and procedures for admission, intake, and record keeping; (2) Written policies regarding treatment and referrals for mental, physical, and emotional health; (3) Written policies for reports of actual or alleged injuries at an organization's premises; and (4) Proof of having qualified staff. (b) The department shall require that organizations: (1) Photograph all minors considered for admission by the organization; (2) Have proof of liability insurance coverage sufficient to protect the clients of the organization's facility; and (3) Provide a copy of its registration to the sheriff of the county in which the organization operates a facility, and the sheriff shall distribute such registration to all appropriate law enforcement agencies within the county.
49-5-163. (a) A registered organization shall prominently display its registration at some location near the entrance of the premises of such organization that is open to view by the public. (b) The department shall be given the right to periodically inspect the facilities of registered organizations. The department shall have right of entrance, privilege of inspection, and right of access to all children under the care and control of the organization. (c) If any flagrant abuses, derelictions, or deficiencies are made known to the department or its duly authorized agents during their inspection of any organization or if, at any time, such are reported to the department, the department shall immediately investigate such matters and take such action as conditions may require.

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49-5-164. Nothing in this article shall be construed to exempt a registered organization from the requirements of Code Section 49-5-12 for minors who are present with a service provider longer than 72 hours after the minor has accepted services."

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:

E Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden N Beasley-Teague Y Bell E Benfield Y Benton Y Black N Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns N Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Y Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson
Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey E Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin E Martin Y Maxwell

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip
Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris N Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell
Ramsey Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders E Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre E Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas N Tinubu E Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

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On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 160, nays 6.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.
Representative Meadows of the 5th 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.
Representative Long of the 61st was excused on the preceding roll call. He wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon.
SB 157. By Senators Jeffares of the 17th, Rogers of the 21st, Williams of the 19th, Gooch of the 51st, Ginn of the 47th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to waste management, so as to provide that local solid waste management and reporting shall be optional; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following amendment was read and adopted:
Representative Smith of the 70th offers the following amendment:
Amend SB 157 by inserting at the beginning of line 4 the following:
to provide for certain reports by landfill owners and operators; to repeal certain cost reporting requirements;
By deleting the quotation marks at the end of line 104 and inserting between lines 104 and 105 the following:
(h) The provisions of subsection (d) of this Code section notwithstanding, each public or private owner or operator of a municipal solid waste landfill shall report annually to the Department of Community Affairs on the status of solid waste management for each municipal solid waste landfill it owns or operates in this state. The annual report for each such landfill shall include but not be limited to:
(1) The amount of solid waste collected, processed, and disposed of at such landfill; (2) The remaining permitted capacity of the landfill; (3) Recycling and composting activities in existence at such landfill; and (4) Any other pertinent information as may be required by the Department of Community Affairs."

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

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

E Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden N Beasley-Teague Y Bell E Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton
Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Y Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson
Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey E Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin E Martin Y Maxwell

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris
Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders E Scott, M N Scott, S

Y Setzler Y Shaw E Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre E Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas N Tinubu E Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson E Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 161, nays 4.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.

Representative Long of the 61st was excused on the preceding roll call. He wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon.

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The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE SUPPLEMENTAL RULES CALENDAR THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 2011

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 37th Legislative Day as enumerated below:

DEBATE CALENDAR

Open Rule

None

Modified Open Rule

SR 114

Property; conveyance of real property located in Gwinnett County (SI&PClark-104th) Balfour-9th

Modified Structured Rule

HB 552 HB 586 HB 599 HB 610

Jackson County; chief magistrate judge nonpartisan elections; provide (Substitute)(IGC-Benton-31st) Rockdale County; chief magistrate; provide election (IGC-Stephenson92nd) Cook County; probate court judge; nonpartisan elections (IGC-Houston170th) Emanuel County; probate court judge; nonpartisan elections (IGC-Parrish156th)

Structured Rule

None

Bills and Resolutions on this calendar may be called in any order the Speaker desires.

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Meadows of the 5th
Chairman

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Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills and Resolution of the House and Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 552. By Representatives Benton of the 31st and McCall of the 30th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of chief magistrate judge of the magistrate court of Jackson County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for submission of this Act for preclearance under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To provide that future elections for the office of chief magistrate judge of the magistrate court of Jackson County and the probate judge of the probate court of Jackson County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for submission of this Act for preclearance under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. All elections for the office of chief magistrate judge of the magistrate court of Jackson County and for probate judge of the probate court of Jackson County conducted after January 1, 2012, shall be nonpartisan elections as provided for in Code Section 21-2-139 of the O.C.G.A. Such nonpartisan elections shall be held in conjunction with the November general election immediately preceding expiration of the term of office and conducted as provided in Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., the "Georgia Election Code."
SECTION 2. Nothing in this Act shall affect the term of office of the chief magistrate judge of the magistrate court of Jackson County or the probate judge of the probate court of Jackson County in office on January 1, 2012. The sitting chief magistrate judge and probate judge shall serve out the terms of office for which they were elected and shall be eligible to succeed themselves as provided in this Act.

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SECTION 3. The governing authority of Jackson County shall through its legal counsel cause this Act to be submitted for preclearance under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended, no later than 45 days after the date on which this Act is approved by the Governor or otherwise becomes law without such 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:

E Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden N Beasley-Teague Y Bell E Benfield Y Benton Y Black N Braddock Y Brockway
Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke N Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton
Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Y Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson N Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson
Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey E Long
Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin E Martin N Maxwell

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows N Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris
Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey N Randall
Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders E Scott, M N Scott, S

Y Setzler Y Shaw E Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre E Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R
Stephenson Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas N Tinubu E Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson E Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates Ralston, Speaker

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On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 149, nays 11.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

Representative Lucas of the 139th 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.

Representative Long of the 61st was excused on the preceding roll call. He wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon.

HB 610. By Representatives Parrish of the 156th, Morris of the 155th and Jackson of the 142nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of judge of the probate court of Emanuel County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for submission of this Act for preclearance under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; 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:

E Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden N Beasley-Teague Y Bell E Benfield Y Benton Y Black N Braddock Y Brockway
Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant
Buckner Y Burns

Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton
Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd
Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner

Y Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson N Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson
Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows N Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris
Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A

Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T N Smyre E Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R
Stephenson Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas N Tinubu

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Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas
Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke N Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey E Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin E Martin N Maxwell

Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey N Randall
Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders E Scott, M N Scott, S

E Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson E Willard N Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 145, nays 13.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Representative Long of the 61st was excused on the preceding roll call. He wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon.

The Speaker assumed the Chair.

HB 599. By Representative Houston of the 170th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of judge of the probate court of Cook County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for submission of this Act for preclearance under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; 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:

E Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden N Beasley-Teague Y Bell

Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon
Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart

Y Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson N Hugley

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows N Mills Y Mitchell
Morgan Y Morris
Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y

Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T N Smyre Y Spencer N Stephens, M

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E Benfield Y Benton Y Black N Braddock Y Brockway
Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke N Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd
Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett N Hatfield Y Heard

Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey E Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin E Martin N Maxwell

Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey N Randall
Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders E Scott, M N Scott, S

Y Stephens, R Stephenson
Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D
Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas N Tinubu E Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson E Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 148, nays 13.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Representative Long of the 61st was excused on the preceding roll call. He wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon.

HB 586. By Representatives Stephenson of the 92nd, Dawkins-Haigler of the 93rd, Dickerson of the 95th and Kendrick of the 94th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a Magistrate's Court of Rockdale County, approved March 13, 1978 (Ga. L. 1978, p. 3907), as amended, so as to provide for the election of the chief magistrate of the Magistrate Court of Rockdale County; to provide for the filling of vacancies; to provide for the nonpartisan election of the chief magistrate; to provide for submission of the Act for preclearance; to provide for related matters; 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:

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E Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden N Beasley-Teague Y Bell E Benfield Y Benton Y Black N Braddock Y Brockway
Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke N Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey
Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton
Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd
Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Y Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard
Huckaby Y Hudson N Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane
Lindsey E Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin E Martin N Maxwell

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows N Mills N Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris N Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey N Randall
Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts N Rogers Y Rynders E Scott, M N Scott, S

N Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L
Smith, R Y Smith, T
Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas N Tinubu E Walker Y Watson
Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson E Willard N Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 144, nays 16.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Representative Long of the 61st was excused on the preceding roll call. He wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon.

SR 114. By Senator Balfour of the 9th:

A RESOLUTION authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Gwinnett County, Georgia; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to.

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

E Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell E Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin
Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Y Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson
Johnson Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey E Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin E Martin Y Maxwell

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris
Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders E Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu E Walker Y Watson
Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson E Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 165, nays 1.

The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

Representative Long of the 61st was excused on the preceding roll call. He wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon.

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

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate has passed by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bill of the House:

HB 214. By Representatives Channell of the 116th, Parrish of the 156th, England of the 108th, Sheldon of the 105th, Cooper of the 41st and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to establish the Department of Public Health; to reassign functions of the Division of Public Health of the Department of Community Health to the Department of Public Health; to provide for transition to the new agency; to create a Board of Public Health and a commissioner of public health; to amend various titles for purposes of conformity; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the Senate, having been postponed from the previous legislative day, was taken up for consideration and read the third time:

SB 36.

By Senators Carter of the 1st, Unterman of the 45th, Goggans of the 7th, Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Bethel of the 54th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to controlled substances, so as to provide for the establishment of a program to monitor the prescribing and dispensing of Schedule II, III, IV, and V controlled substances; to provide for definitions; to require dispensers to submit certain information regarding the dispensing of such controlled substances; to provide for the confidentiality of submitted information except under certain circumstances; to provide for the establishment of an Electronic Database Review Advisory Committee; to provide for its membership, duties, and organization; to provide for the establishment of rules and regulations; to provide for limited liability; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 13 of Title 16 and Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to controlled substances and pharmacists and pharmacies, respectively, so as to implement various measures relating to the regulation and security of prescribing and dispensing controlled substances; to provide for the establishment of a program to monitor the prescribing and dispensing of Schedule II, III, IV, and V controlled substances; to provide for definitions; to require dispensers to submit certain information regarding the dispensing of such controlled substances; to provide for the confidentiality of submitted information except under certain circumstances; to provide for the establishment of an Electronic Database Review Advisory Committee; to provide for its membership, duties, and organization; to provide for the establishment of rules and regulations; to provide for limited liability; to provide for penalties; to require that all hard copy prescriptions be on security paper; to redefine the term "security paper" and provide for approval of such paper prior to sale by the State Board of Pharmacy; to provide for exceptions; to provide for rules and regulations; to require identification from persons picking up certain prescriptions; to limit the number of units of Schedule II through Schedule IV drugs which may be obtained through a single prescription; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to controlled substances, is amended by revising Code Section 16-13-21, relating to definitions relative to regulation of controlled substances, as follows:
"16-13-21. As used in this article, the term:
(0.5) 'Addiction' means a primary, chronic, neurobiologic disease with genetic, psychosocial, and environmental factors influencing its development and manifestations. It is characterized by behaviors that include the following: impaired control drug use, craving, compulsive use, and continued use despite harm. Physical dependence and tolerance are normal physiological consequences of extended opioid therapy for pain and are not the same as addiction. (1) 'Administer' means the direct application of a controlled substance, whether by injection, inhalation, ingestion, or by any other means, to the body of a patient or research subject by:
(A) A practitioner or, in his or her presence, by his or her authorized agent; or (B) The patient or research subject at the direction and in the presence of the practitioner.

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(1.1) 'Agency' means the Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency established pursuant to Code Section 26-4-29. (2) 'Agent' of a manufacturer, distributor, or dispenser means an authorized person who acts on behalf of or at the direction of a manufacturer, distributor, or dispenser. It does not include a common or contract carrier, public warehouseman, or employee of the carrier or warehouseman. (2.1) 'Board' means the State Board of Pharmacy or its designee, so long as such designee is another state entity. (3) 'Bureau' means the Drug Enforcement Administration, United States Department of Justice, or its successor agency Georgia Bureau of Investigation. (4) 'Controlled substance' means a drug, substance, or immediate precursor in Schedules I through V of Code Sections 16-13-25 through 16-13-29 and Schedules I through V of 21 C.F.R. Part 1308. (5) 'Conveyance' means any object, including aircraft, vehicle, or vessel, but not including a person, which may be used to carry or transport a substance or object. (6) 'Counterfeit substance' means:
(A) A controlled substance which, or the container or labeling of which, without authorization, bears the trademark, trade name, or other identifying mark, imprint, number, or device, or any likeness thereof, of a manufacturer, distributor, or dispenser other than the person who in fact manufactured, distributed, or dispensed the controlled substance; (B) A controlled substance or noncontrolled substance, which is held out to be a controlled substance or marijuana, whether in a container or not which does not bear a label which accurately or truthfully identifies the substance contained therein; or (C) Any substance, whether in a container or not, which bears a label falsely identifying the contents as a controlled substance. (6.1) 'Dangerous drug' means any drug, other than a controlled substance, which cannot be dispensed except upon the issuance of a prescription drug order by a practitioner authorized under this chapter. (6.2) 'DEA' means the United States Drug Enforcement Administration. (7) 'Deliver' or 'delivery' means the actual, constructive, or attempted transfer from one person to another of a controlled substance, whether or not there is an agency relationship. (8) 'Dependent,' 'dependency,' 'physical dependency,' 'psychological dependency,' or 'psychic dependency' means and includes the state of dependence by an individual toward or upon a substance, arising from the use of that substance, being characterized by behavioral and other responses which include the loss of self-control with respect to that substance, or a strong compulsion to use that substance on a continuous basis in order to experience some psychic effect resulting from the use of that substance by that individual, or to avoid any discomfort occurring when the individual does not use that substance adaptation that is manifested by drug class specific signs and symptoms that can be produced by abrupt cessation, rapid dose

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reduction, decreasing blood level of the drug, and administration of an antagonist. Physical dependence, by itself, does not equate with addiction. (9) 'Dispense' means to deliver a controlled substance to an ultimate user or research subject by or pursuant to the lawful order of a practitioner, including the prescribing, administering, packaging, labeling, or compounding necessary to prepare the substance for that delivery, or the delivery of a controlled substance by a practitioner, acting in the normal course of his or her professional practice and in accordance with this article, or to a relative or representative of the person for whom the controlled substance is prescribed. (10) 'Dispenser' means a practitioner who dispenses a person that delivers a Schedule II, III, IV, or V controlled substance to the ultimate user but shall not include:
(A) A pharmacy licensed as a hospital pharmacy by the Georgia Board of Pharmacy pursuant to Code Section 26-4-110; (B) An institutional pharmacy that serves only a health care facility, including, but not limited to, a nursing home, an intermediate care home, a personal care home, or a hospice program, which provides patient care and which pharmacy dispenses such substances to be administered and used by a patient on the premises of the facility; (C) A practitioner or other authorized person who administers such a substance; or (D) A pharmacy operated by, on behalf of, or under contract with the Department of Corrections for the sole and exclusive purpose of providing services in a secure environment to prisoners within a penal institution, penitentiary, prison, detention center, or other secure correctional institution. This shall include correctional institutions operated by private entities in this state which house inmates under the Department of Corrections. (11) 'Distribute' means to deliver a controlled substance, other than by administering or dispensing it. (12) 'Distributor' means a person who distributes. (12.05) 'FDA' means the United States Food and Drug Administration. (12.1) 'Imitation controlled substance' means: (A) A product specifically designed or manufactured to resemble the physical appearance of a controlled substance, such that a reasonable person of ordinary knowledge would not be able to distinguish the imitation from the controlled substance by outward appearances; or (B) A product, not a controlled substance, which, by representations made and by dosage unit appearance, including color, shape, size, or markings, would lead a reasonable person to believe that, if ingested, the product would have a stimulant or depressant effect similar to or the same as that of one or more of the controlled substances included in Schedules I through V of Code Sections 16-13-25 through 16-13-29. (13) 'Immediate precursor' means a substance which the State Board of Pharmacy has found to be and by rule identifies as being the principal compound commonly used or produced primarily for use, and which is an immediate chemical intermediary used or

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likely to be used, in the manufacture of a controlled substance, the control of which is necessary to prevent, curtail, or limit manufacture. (14) 'Isomers' means stereoisomers (optical isomers), geometrical isomers, and structural isomers (chain and positional isomers,) but shall not include functional isomers). (15) 'Manufacture' means the production, preparation, propagation, compounding, conversion, or processing of a controlled substance, either directly or indirectly by extraction from substances of natural origin, or independently by means of chemical synthesis, and includes any packaging or repackaging of the substance or labeling or relabeling of its container, except that this term does not include the preparation, compounding, packaging, or labeling of a controlled substance:
(A) By a practitioner as an incident to his or her administering or dispensing of a controlled substance in the course of his or her professional practice; or (B) By a practitioner or by his or her authorized agent under his or her supervision for the purpose of, or as an incident to, research, teaching, or chemical analysis and not for sale. (16) 'Marijuana' means all parts of the plant of the genus Cannabis, whether growing or not, the seeds thereof, the resin extracted from any part of such plant, and every compound, manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture, or preparation of such plant, its seeds, or resin; but shall not include samples as described in subparagraph (P) of paragraph (3) of Code Section 16-13-25 and shall not include the completely defoliated mature stalks of such plant, fiber produced from such stalks, oil, or cake, or the completely sterilized samples of seeds of the plant which are incapable of germination. (17) 'Narcotic drug' means any of the following, whether produced directly or indirectly by extraction from substances of vegetable origin, or independently by means of chemical synthesis, or by a combination of extraction and chemical synthesis: (A) Opium and opiate, and any salt, compound, derivative, or preparation of opium or opiate; (B) Any salt, compound, isomer, derivative, or preparation thereof which is chemically equivalent or identical with to any of the substances referred to in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, but not including the isoquinoline alkaloids of opium; (C) Opium poppy and poppy straw; or (D) Coca leaves and any salt, compound, derivative, stereoisomers of cocaine, or preparation of coca leaves, and any salt, compound, stereoisomers of cocaine, derivative, or preparation thereof which is chemically equivalent or identical with to any of these substances, but not including decocainized coca leaves or extractions of coca leaves which do not contain cocaine or ecgonine. (18) 'Opiate' means any substance having an addiction-forming or addictionsustaining liability similar to morphine or being capable of conversion into a drug having addiction-forming or addiction-sustaining liability. It does not include, unless

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specifically designated as controlled under Code Section 16-13-22, the dextrorotatory isomer of 3-methoxy-n-methylmorphinan and its salts (dextromethorphan). It does include its racemic and levorotatory forms. (19) 'Opium poppy' means the plant of the species Papaver somniferum L., except its seeds. (19.1) 'Patient' means the person who is the intended consumer of a drug for whom a prescription is issued or for whom a drug is dispensed. (20) 'Person' means an individual, corporation, government, or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, or association, or any other legal entity. (21) 'Poppy straw' means all parts, except the seeds, of the opium poppy after mowing. (22) 'Potential for abuse' means and includes a substantial potential for a substance to be used by an individual to the extent of creating hazards to the health of the user or the safety of the public, or the substantial potential of a substance to cause an individual using that substance to become dependent upon that substance. (23) 'Practitioner' means:
(A) A physician, dentist, pharmacist, podiatrist, veterinarian, scientific investigator, or other person licensed, registered, or otherwise authorized under the laws of this state to distribute, dispense, conduct research with respect to, or to administer a controlled substance in the course of professional practice or research in this state; (B) A pharmacy, hospital, or other institution licensed, registered, or otherwise authorized by law to distribute, dispense, conduct research with respect to, or to administer a controlled substance in the course of professional practice or research in this state; (C) An advanced practice registered nurse acting pursuant to the authority of Code Section 43-34-25. For purposes of this chapter and Code Section 43-34-25, an advanced practice registered nurse is authorized to register with the federal Drug Enforcement Administration and appropriate state authorities; or (D) A physician assistant acting pursuant to the authority of subsection (e.1) of Code Section 43-34-103. For purposes of this chapter and subsection (e.1) of Code Section 43-34-103, a physician assistant is authorized to register with the federal Drug Enforcement Administration and appropriate state authorities. (23.1) 'Prescriber' means a physician, dentist, scientific investigator, or other person licensed, registered, or otherwise authorized under the laws of this state to prescribe a controlled substance in the course of professional practice or research in this state. (24) 'Production' includes the manufacture, planting, cultivation, growing, or harvesting of a controlled substance. (25) 'Registered' or 'register' means registration as required by this article. (26) 'Registrant' means a person who is registered under this article. (26.1) 'Schedule II, III, IV, or V controlled substance' means a controlled substance that is classified as a Schedule II, III, IV, or V controlled substance under Code

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Section 16-13-26, 16-13-27, 16-13-28, or 16-13-29, respectively, or under the Federal Controlled Substances Act, 21 U.S.C. Section 812. (27) 'State,' when applied to a part of the United States, includes any state, district, commonwealth, territory, insular possession thereof, or any area subject to the legal authority of the United States. (27.1) 'Tolerance' means a physiologic state resulting from regular use of a drug in which an increased dosage is needed to produce a specific effect or a reduced effect is observed with a constant dose over time. Tolerance may or may not be evident during opioid treatment and does not equate with addiction. (28) 'Ultimate user' means a person who lawfully possesses a controlled substance for his or her own use, for the use of a member of his or her household, or for administering to an animal owned by him or her or by a member of his or her household or an agent or representative of the person. (29) 'Noncontrolled substance' means any drug or other substance other than a controlled substance as defined by paragraph (4) of this Code section. (30) 'Wholesaler' means any person, firm, corporation, association, dealer, or broker selling or offering for sale, in or into this state, any Schedule II, III, IV, or V controlled substance that is classified as a Schedule II, III, IV, or V controlled substance under Code Section 16-13-26, 16-13-27, 16-13-28, or 16-13-29, respectively, or under the Federal Controlled Substances Act, 21 U.S.C. Section 812."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by designating Article 2 as Part 1 of Article 2 and by adding a new part to Article 2 to read as follows:
"Part 2
16-13-57. (a) Subject to funds as may be appropriated by the General Assembly or otherwise available for such purpose, the agency shall, in consultation with members of the Georgia Composite Medical Board, establish and maintain a program to electronically record into an electronic data base prescription information resulting from the dispensing of Schedule II, III, IV, or V controlled substances and to electronically review such prescription information that has been entered into such data base. The purpose of such program shall be to assist in the reduction of the abuse of controlled substances, to improve, enhance, and encourage a better quality of health care by promoting the proper use of medications to treat pain and terminal illness, and to reduce duplicative prescribing and overprescribing of controlled substance practices. (b) Such program shall be administered by the agency at the direction and oversight of the board.

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16-13-58. (a) The agency shall be authorized to apply for available grants and may accept any gifts, grants, donations, and other funds, including funds from the disposition of forfeited property, to assist in developing and maintaining the program established pursuant to Code Section 16-13-57; provided, however, that neither the board, agency, nor any other state entity shall accept a grant that requires as a condition of the grant any sharing of information that is inconsistent with this part. (b) The agency shall be authorized to grant funds to dispensers for the purpose of covering costs for dedicated equipment and software for dispensers to use in complying with the reporting requirements of Code Section 16-13-59. Such grants to dispensers shall be funded by gifts, grants, donations, or other funds, including funds from the disposition of forfeited property, received by the agency for the operation of the program established pursuant to Code Section 16-13-57. The agency shall be authorized to establish standards and specifications for any equipment and software purchased pursuant to a grant received by a dispenser pursuant to this Code section. Nothing in this part shall be construed to require a dispenser to incur costs to purchase equipment or software to comply with this part. (c) Nothing in this part shall be construed to require any appropriation of state funds.
16-13-59. (a) For purposes of the program established pursuant to Code Section 16-13-57, each dispenser shall submit to the agency by electronic means information regarding each prescription dispensed for a Schedule II, III, IV, or V controlled substance. The information submitted for each prescription shall include at a minimum, but shall not be limited to:
(1) DEA permit number or approved dispenser facility controlled substance identification number; (2) Date the prescription was dispensed; (3) Prescription serial number; (4) If the prescription is new or a refill; (5) National Drug Code (NDC) for drug dispensed; (6) Quantity and strength dispensed; (7) Number of days supply of the drug; (8) Patient's name; (9) Patient's address; (10) Patient's date of birth; (11) Patient gender; (12) Method of payment; (13) Approved prescriber identification number or prescriber's DEA permit number; (14) Date the prescription was issued by the prescriber; and (15) Other data elements consistent with standards established by the American Society for Automation in Pharmacy, if designated by regulations of the agency.

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(b) Each dispenser shall submit the prescription information required in subsection (a) of this Code section in accordance with transmission methods and frequency requirements established by the agency on at least a weekly basis and shall report, at a minimum, such prescription information no later than ten days after the prescription is dispensed. If a dispenser is temporarily unable to comply with this subsection due to an equipment failure or other circumstances, such dispenser shall notify the board and agency. (c) The agency may issue a waiver to a dispenser that is unable to submit prescription information by electronic means acceptable to the agency. Such waiver may permit the dispenser to submit prescription information to the agency by paper form or other means, provided all information required in subsection (a) of this Code section is submitted in this alternative format and in accordance with the frequency requirements established pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section. Requests for waivers shall be submitted in writing to the agency. (d) The agency shall not revise the information required to be submitted by dispensers pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section more frequently than annually. Any such change to the required information shall neither be effective nor applicable to dispensers until six months after the adoption of such changes. (e) The agency shall not access or allow others to access any identifying prescription information from the electronic data base after one year from the date such information was originally received by the agency. The agency may retain aggregated prescription information for a period of one year from the date the information is received but shall promulgate regulations and procedures that will ensure that any identifying information the agency receives from any dispenser or reporting entity that is one year old or older is deleted or destroyed on an ongoing basis in a timely and secure manner. (f) A dispenser may apply to the agency for an exemption to be excluded from compliance with this Code section if compliance would impose an undue hardship on such dispenser. The agency shall provide guidelines and criteria for what constitutes an undue hardship. (g) On and after July 1, 2012, on a monthly basis, wholesalers shall provide the agency with the type and quantity of any Schedule II, III, IV, or V controlled substance that is shipped to a dispenser in this state. Such information shall be provided by the tenth day of each month with respect to the previous month's information and shall be in the electronic format required by the board for such information.
16-13-60. (a) Except as otherwise provided in subsections (c) and (d) of this Code section, prescription information submitted pursuant to Code Section 16-13-59 shall be confidential and shall not be subject to open records requirements, as contained in Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50. (b) The agency, in conjunction with the board, shall establish and maintain strict procedures to ensure that the privacy and confidentiality of patients, prescribers, and patient and prescriber information collected, recorded, transmitted, and maintained

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pursuant to this part are protected. Such information shall not be disclosed to any person or entity except as specifically provided in this part and only in a manner which in no way conflicts with the requirements of the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996, P.L. 104-191. (c) The agency shall be authorized to provide requested prescription information collected pursuant to this part only as follows:
(1) To persons authorized to prescribe or dispense controlled substances for the sole purpose of providing medical or pharmaceutical care to a specific patient; (2) Upon the request of a patient, prescriber, or dispenser about whom the prescription information requested concerns or upon the request on his or her behalf of his or her attorney; (3) To local, state, or federal law enforcement or prosecutorial officials pursuant to the issuance of a search warrant pursuant to Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 17; and (4) To the agency or the Georgia Composite Medical Board upon the issuance of an administrative subpoena issued by a Georgia state administrative law judge. (d) The board may provide data to government entities for statistical, research, educational, or grant application purposes after removing information that could be used to identify prescribers or individual patients or persons who received prescriptions from dispensers. (e) Any person or entity who receives electronic data base prescription information or related reports relating to this part from the agency shall not provide such information or reports to any other person or entity except by order of a court of competent jurisdiction pursuant to this part. (f) Any permissible user identified in this part who directly accesses electronic data base prescription information shall implement and maintain a comprehensive information security program that contains administrative, technical, and physical safeguards that are substantially equivalent to the security measures of the agency. The permissible user shall identify reasonably foreseeable internal and external risks to the security, confidentiality, and integrity of personal information that could result in the unauthorized disclosure, misuse, or other compromise of the information and shall assess the sufficiency of any safeguards in place to control the risks.
16-13-61. (a) There is established an Electronic Database Review Advisory Committee for the purposes of consulting with and advising the agency on matters related to the establishment, maintenance, and operation of how prescriptions are electronically reviewed pursuant to this part. This shall include, but shall not be limited to, data collection, regulation of access to data, evaluation of data to identify benefits and outcomes of the reviews, communication to prescribers and dispensers as to the intent of the reviews and how to use the data base, and security of data collected. (b) The advisory committee shall consist of nine members as follows:
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(3) A representative from the Georgia Board of Dentistry; (4) A consumer representative with expertise in personal privacy matters, appointed by the president of the State Bar of Georgia; (5) A representative from a specialty profession that deals in addictive medicine, appointed by the Georgia Composite Medical Board; (6) A pain management specialist, appointed by the Georgia Composite Medical Board; (7) An oncologist, appointed by the Georgia Composite Medical Board; (8) A representative from a hospice or hospice organization, appointed by the Georgia Composite Medical Board; and (9) A representative from the State Board of Optometry. (c) Each member of the advisory committee shall serve a three-year term or until the appointment and qualification of such member's successor. (d) The advisory committee shall elect a chairperson and vice chairperson from among its membership to serve a term of one year. The vice chairperson shall serve as the chairperson at times when the chairperson is absent. (e) The advisory committee shall meet at the call of the chairperson or upon request by at least three of the members and shall meet at least one time per year. Five members of the committee shall constitute a quorum. (f) The members shall receive no compensation or reimbursement of expenses from the state for their services as members of the advisory committee.
16-13-62. The agency shall establish rules and regulations to implement the requirements of this part. Nothing in this part shall be construed to authorize the agency to establish policies, rules, or regulations which limit, revise, or expand or purport to limit, revise, or expand any prescription or dispensing authority of any prescriber or dispenser subject to this part. Nothing in this part shall be construed to impede, impair, or limit a prescriber from prescribing pain medication in accordance with the pain management guidelines developed and adopted by the Georgia Composite Medical Board.
16-13-63. Nothing in this part shall require a dispenser or prescriber to obtain information about a patient from the program established pursuant to this part. A dispenser or prescriber shall not have a duty and shall not be held civilly liable for damages to any person in any civil or administrative action or criminally responsible for injury, death, or loss to person or property on the basis that the dispenser or prescriber did or did not seek or obtain information from the electronic data base established pursuant to Code Section 16-13-57.
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submits incorrect prescription information shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished for each such offense by imprisonment for not less than one year nor more than five years, a fine not to exceed $50,000.00, or both, and such actions shall be reported to the licensing board responsible for issuing such dispenser's dispensing license for action to be taken against such dispenser's license. (b) An individual authorized to access electronic data base prescription information pursuant to this part who negligently uses, releases, or discloses such information in a manner or for a purpose in violation of this part shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Any person who is convicted of negligently using, releasing, or disclosing such information in violation of this part shall, upon the second or subsequent conviction, be guilty of a felony and shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than three years, a fine not to exceed $5,000.00, or both.
(c)(1) An individual authorized to access electronic data base prescription information pursuant to this part who knowingly obtains or discloses such information in a manner or for a purpose in violation of this part shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one year nor more than five years, a fine not to exceed $50,000.00, or both. (2) Any person who knowingly obtains, attempts to obtain, or discloses electronic data base prescription information pursuant to this part under false pretenses shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one year nor more than five years, a fine not to exceed $100,000.00, or both. (3) Any person who obtains or discloses electronic data base prescription information not specifically authorized herein with the intent to sell, transfer, or use such information for commercial advantage, personal gain, or malicious harm shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than two years nor more than ten years, a fine not to exceed $250,000.00, or both. (d) Any person who is injured by reason of any violation of this part shall have a cause of action for the actual damages sustained and, where appropriate, punitive damages. Such person may also recover attorney's fees in the trial and appellate courts and the costs of investigation and litigation reasonably incurred. (e) The penalties provided by this Code section are intended to be cumulative of other penalties which may be applicable and are not intended to repeal such other penalties.
16-13-65. (a) This part shall not apply to any veterinarian. (b) This part shall not apply to any drug, substance, or immediate precursor classified as an exempt over the counter (OTC) Schedule V controlled substance pursuant to this chapter or pursuant to board rules established in accordance with Code Section 16-1329.2."

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SECTION 3. Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pharmacists and pharmacies, is amended in Code Section 26-4-5, relating to definitions applicable to said chapter, by revising paragraph (38.5) as follows:
"(38.5) 'Security paper' means a prescription pad or paper that has been approved by the board for use and contains the following characteristics:
(A) One or more industry recognized features designed to prevent unauthorized copying of a completed or blank prescription form; (B) One or more industry recognized features designed to prevent the erasure or modification of information written on the prescription form by the practitioner; and (C) One or more industry recognized features designed to prevent the use of counterfeit prescription forms. Where security paper is in the form of a prescription pad, each pad shall bear an identifying lot number, and each piece of paper in the pad shall be numbered sequentially beginning with the number one. paper utilizing security features on which the electronic visual image prescription drug order of a practitioner is printed and presented to a patient so as to ensure that the prescription drug order is not subject to any form of copying, reproduction, or alteration, or any combination of copying, reproduction, or alteration, and may include a watermark produced by the electronic digital process when a prescription is printed to clearly show if a prescription has been reproduced or copied in an unauthorized manner."
SECTION 4. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 26-4-80, relating to dispensing of prescription drugs, by revising subsection (l) as follows:
"(l) A Schedule II controlled substance prescription drug order in written form signed in indelible ink by the practitioner may be accepted by a pharmacist and the Schedule II controlled substance may be dispensed by such pharmacist. Other forms of Schedule II controlled substance prescription drug orders may be accepted by a pharmacist and the Schedule II controlled substance may be dispensed by such pharmacist in accordance with regulations promulgated by the board and in accordance with DEA regulations found in 21 C.F.R. 1306. A pharmacist shall require a person picking up a Schedule II controlled substance prescription to present a government issued photo identification document or such other form of identification document as may be authorized by rules adopted by the board. If the person picking up the prescription is someone other than the person to whom the prescription was issued, the identification document shall be copied or converted to a digital image by the pharmacy, and the copy or digital image shall be maintained with the pharmacy's other records relating to the prescription."
SECTION 5. Said chapter is further amended by adding new Code Sections 26-4-80.1 and 26-4-80.2 to read as follows:

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"26-4-80.1. (a) Effective October 1, 2011, every hard copy prescription drug order written in this state by a practitioner must be written on security paper. (b) A pharmacist shall not fill a hard copy prescription drug order from a practitioner unless it is written on security paper, except that a pharmacist may provide emergency supplies in accordance with the board and other insurance contract requirements. (c) If a hard copy of an electronic data prescription drug order is given directly to the patient, the manually signed hard copy prescription drug order must be on approved security paper that meets the requirements of paragraph (38.5) of Code Section 26-4-5. (d) Practitioners shall employ reasonable safeguards to assure against theft or unauthorized use of security paper and shall promptly report to appropriate authorities any theft or unauthorized use. (e) All vendors shall have their security paper approved by the board prior to marketing or sale in this state. (f) The board shall create a seal of approval that confirms that security paper contains all three industry recognized characteristics required by paragraph (38.5) of Code Section 26-4-5. The seal shall be affixed to all security paper used in this state. (g) The board may adopt rules necessary for the administration of this Code section. (h) The security paper requirements in this Code section shall not apply to:
(1) Prescriptions that are transmitted to the pharmacy by telephone, facsimile, or electronic means; or (2) Prescriptions written for inpatients of a hospital, outpatients of a hospital, residents of a nursing home, inpatients or residents of a mental health facility, or individuals incarcerated in a local, state, or federal correctional facility when the health care practitioner authorized to write prescriptions writes the order into the patient's medical or clinical record, the order is given directly to the pharmacy, and the patient never has the opportunity to handle the written order.
26-4-80.2. Effective July 1, 2011, a pharmacist shall not fill a prescription drug order for more than 60 units of any drug in Schedules II through IV listed in Code Sections 16-13-26 through 16-13-28 and Schedules II through IV of 21 C.F.R. Part 1308."
SECTION 6. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2011.
SECTION 7. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
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On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

E Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams N Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe N Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles N Bearden
Beasley-Teague N Bell E Benfield Y Benton Y Black N Braddock N Brockway Y Brooks N Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns N Byrd Y Carter N Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins N Cooke N Coomer Y Cooper N Crawford

N Davis Dawkins-Haigler
Y Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar N Drenner N Dudgeon N Dukes N Dutton
Ehrhart E England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans N Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B N Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett N Hatfield Y Heard

N Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes N Holt N Horne Y Houston N Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse N Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey N Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B
Maddox, G N Manning Y Marin E Martin Y Maxwell

N Mayo N McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows N Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby N Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal N Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake N Powell, A N Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey
Randall N Reece Y Rice Y Riley
Roberts Y Rogers
Rynders E Scott, M N Scott, S

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C N Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre N Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R N Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley N Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Taylor, T N Teasley N Thomas Y Tinubu E Walker Y Watson
Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson E Willard
Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 117, nays 45.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

Representatives Dawkins-Haigler of the 93rd and Maddox of the 172nd 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 Frazier of the 123rd stated that she inadvertently voted "aye" on the preceding roll call. She wished to be recorded as voting "nay" thereon.

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House of Representatives 401 Paul D. Coverdell Legislative Office Building
Atlanta, Georgia 30334
March 31, ad 2011
Dear Mr. Clerk,
Article III, Section V, Paragraph III, of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, provides in part that "No bill shall pass which refers to more than one subject matter." Further, Article I, Section II, Paragraph V, provides that "Legislative acts in violation of this Constitution or the Constitution of the United States are void, and the judiciary shall so declare them." This version of SB 36 unconstitutionally refers to more than one subject matter. As such, I was unable to vote in favor of it.
Respectfully,
/s/ Bobby Franklin
Representative Williams of the 4th moved that the following Bill of the Senate be withdrawn from the General Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Regulated Industries:
SB 143. By Senators Henson of the 41st and Shafer of the 48th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 24A of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to massage therapy practice, so as to provide that an applicant for a license by endorsement shall provide certain information; to repeal certain obsolete provisions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The motion prevailed.
The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:
HB 214. By Representatives Channell of the 116th, Parrish of the 156th, England of the 108th, Sheldon of the 105th, Cooper of the 41st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to establish the Department of Public Health; to reassign functions of the Division of Public Health of the Department of Community Health to the Department of Public Health; to

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provide for transition to the new agency; to create a Board of Public Health and a commissioner of public health; to amend various titles for purposes of conformity; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Senate substitute was read:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to create the Hemophilia Advisory Board; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for duties, reporting, membership, and the selection of officers; to establish the Department of Public Health; to reassign functions of the Division of Public Health of the Department of Community Health to the Department of Public Health; to provide for transition to the new agency; to create a Board of Public Health and a commissioner of public health; to amend various titles for purposes of conformity; 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:
PART I Hemophilia Advisory Board Act.
SECTION 1-1. Parts I and II of this Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Hemophilia Advisory Board Act."
SECTION 1-2. The General Assembly finds that hemophilia and other bleeding disorders are devastating health conditions that can cause serious financial, social, and emotional hardships for patients and their families. Hemophilia and other bleeding disorders are incurable, so appropriate lifetime care and treatment are necessities for maintaining optimum health. Advancements in drug therapies are allowing individuals greater latitude in managing their conditions, fostering independence, and minimizing chronic complications. As a result, individuals are living longer and are healthier and more productive. However, the rarity of these disorders coupled with the delicate processes of producing clotting factor concentrates makes treating these disorders extremely costly. It is the intent of the General Assembly to establish an advisory board to provide expert advice to the state on health and insurance policies, plans, and programs that impact individuals with hemophilia and other bleeding disorders.

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PART II Creation of the Hemophilia Advisory Board.
SECTION 2-1. Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to health, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"31-1-12. (a) The commissioner of public health in conjunction with the commissioner of community health shall establish an independent advisory board known as the Hemophilia Advisory Board.
(b)(1) The following persons shall serve as nonvoting members of the Hemophilia Advisory Board:
(A) The commissioner of public health or a designee; and (B) The commissioner of community health or a designee. (2) The following voting members shall be appointed by the commissioner of public health, in consultation with the commissioner of community health, and shall serve a three-year term: (A) One member who is a board certified physician licensed, practicing, and currently treating individuals with hemophilia and other bleeding disorders and who specializes in the treatment of these individuals; (B) One member who is a nurse licensed, practicing, and currently treating individuals with hemophilia and other bleeding disorders; (C) One member who is a social worker licensed, practicing, and currently treating individuals with hemophilia and other bleeding disorders; (D) One member who is a representative of a federally funded hemophilia treatment center in this state; (E) One member who is a representative of a nonprofit organization that has, as its primary purpose, the provision of services to the population of this state with hemophilia and other bleeding disorders; (F) One member who is a person who has hemophilia; (G) One member who is a caregiver of a person who has hemophilia; and (H) One member who is a person who has a bleeding disorder other than hemophilia or who is a caregiver of a person who has a bleeding disorder other than hemophilia. (3) The Hemophilia Advisory Board may also have up to five additional nonvoting members as determined appropriate by the commissioner and the commissioner of community health. These nonvoting members may be persons with, or caregivers of a person with, hemophilia or other bleeding disorder or persons experienced in the diagnosis, treatment, care, and support of individuals with hemophilia or other bleeding disorders. (c)(1) Board members shall elect from among the voting board members a presiding officer. The presiding officer retains all voting rights.

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(2) A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum at any meeting held by the Hemophilia Advisory Board. (3) If there is a vacancy on the Hemophilia Advisory Board, such position shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment. (4) Members of the Hemophilia Advisory Board shall receive no compensation for service on the Hemophilia Advisory Board. (d) The Hemophilia Advisory Board shall meet at least quarterly and at the call of the commissioner, the commissioner of community health, or the presiding officer and follow all policies and procedures of Chapter 14 of Title 50, relating to open and public meetings. (e) The department shall provide reasonably necessary administrative support for Hemophilia Advisory Board activities. (f) The Hemophilia Advisory Board shall review and make recommendations to the commissioner and the commissioner of community health with regard to issues that affect the health and wellness of persons living with hemophilia and other bleeding disorders, including, but not limited to, the following: (1) Proposed legislative or administrative changes to policies and programs that are integral to the health and wellness of individuals with hemophilia and other bleeding disorders; (2) Standards of care and treatment for persons living with hemophilia and other bleeding disorders, taking into consideration the federal and state standards of care guidelines developed by state and national organizations, including, but not limited to, the Medical and Scientific Advisory Council of the National Hemophilia Foundation; (3) The development of community based initiatives to increase awareness of care and treatment for persons living with hemophilia and other bleeding disorders; and (4) The coordination of public and private support networking systems. (g) The Hemophilia Advisory Board shall, no later than six months after the effective date of this Code section, and annually thereafter, submit to the Governor and the General Assembly a report of its findings and recommendations. Annually thereafter, the commissioner of public health, in consultation with the commissioner of community health, shall report to the Governor and the General Assembly on the status of implementing the recommendations as proposed by the Hemophilia Advisory Board. The reports shall be made public and shall be subject to public review and comment."
PART III Creation of the Department of Public Health.
SECTION 3-1. Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, is amended by adding a new chapter to read as follows:

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"CHAPTER 2A
31-2A-1. (a) There is created the Board of Public Health which shall establish the general policy to be followed by the Department of Public Health. The powers, functions, and duties of the Board of Community Health as they existed on June 30, 2011, with regard to the Division of Public Health and the Office of Health Improvement, unless otherwise provided in this Act, are transferred to the Board of Public Health effective July 1, 2011. The board shall consist of nine members appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate. (b) The Governor shall designate the initial terms of the members of the board as follows: three members shall be appointed for one year; three members shall be appointed for two years; and three members shall be appointed for three years. Thereafter, all succeeding appointments shall be for three-year terms from the expiration of the previous term. (c) Vacancies in office shall be filled by appointment by the Governor in the same manner as the appointment to the position on the board which becomes vacant. An appointment to fill a vacancy other than by expiration of a term of office shall be for the balance of the unexpired term. (d) Members of the board may be removed from office under the same conditions for removal from office of members of professional licensing boards provided in Code Section 43-1-17. (e) There shall be a chairperson of the board elected by and from the membership of the board who shall be the presiding officer of the board. (f) The members of the board shall receive the same daily expense allowance and reimbursement of expenses as provided in Code Section 45-7-21 for members of other state boards.
31-2A-2. (a) There is created a Department of Public Health. The powers, functions, and duties of the Division of Public Health and the Office of Health Improvement of the Department of Community Health as they existed on June 30, 2011, unless otherwise provided in this Act, are transferred to the Department of Public Health effective July 1, 2011. (b) There is created the position of commissioner of public health. The commissioner shall be the chief administrative officer of the department and be both appointed and removed by the Governor. Subject to the general policy established by the board, the commissioner shall supervise, direct, account for, organize, plan, administer, and execute the functions vested in the department. (c) There shall be created in the department such divisions as may be found necessary for its effective operation. The commissioner shall have the power to allocate and reallocate functions among the divisions within the department.

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31-2A-3. (a) The Department of Public Health shall succeed to all rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and administrative orders of the Department of Community Health that are in effect on June 30, 2011, or scheduled to go into effect on or after July 1, 2011, and which relate to the functions transferred to the Department of Public Health pursuant to Code Section 31-2A-2 and shall further succeed to any rights, privileges, entitlements, obligations, and duties of the Department of Community Health that are in effect on June 30, 2011, which relate to the functions transferred to the Department of Public Health pursuant to Code Section 31-2A-2. Such rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and administrative orders shall remain in effect until amended, repealed, superseded, or nullified by the Department of Public Health by proper authority or as otherwise provided by law. (b) The rights, privileges, entitlements, and duties of parties to contracts, leases, agreements, and other transactions as identified by the Office of Planning and Budget entered into before July 1, 2011, by the Department of Community Health which relate to the functions transferred to the Department of Public Health pursuant to Code Section 31-2A-2 shall continue to exist; and none of these rights, privileges, entitlements, and duties are impaired or diminished by reason of the transfer of the functions to the Department of Public Health. In all such instances, the Department of Public Health shall be substituted for the Department of Community Health, and the Department of Public Health shall succeed to the rights and duties under such contracts, leases, agreements, and other transactions. (c) All persons employed by the Department of Community Health in capacities which relate to the functions transferred to the Department of Public Health pursuant to Code Section 31-2A-2 on June 30, 2011, shall, on July 1, 2011, become employees of the Department of Public Health in similar capacities, as determined by the commissioner of public health. Such employees shall be subject to the employment practices and policies of the Department of Public Health on and after July 1, 2011, but the compensation and benefits of such transferred employees shall not be reduced as a result of such transfer. Employees who are subject to the rules of the State Personnel Board and thereby under the State Personnel Administration and who are transferred to the department shall retain all existing rights under the State Personnel Administration. Accrued annual and sick leave possessed by the transferred employees on June 30, 2011, shall be retained by such employees as employees of the Department of Public Health. (d) On July 1, 2011, the Department of Public Health shall receive custody of the state owned real property in the custody of the Department of Community Health on June 30, 2011, and which pertains to the functions transferred to the Department of Public Health pursuant to Code Section 31-2A-2.
31-2A-4. The Department of Public Health shall safeguard and promote the health of the people of this state and is empowered to employ all legal means appropriate to that end.

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Illustrating, without limiting, the foregoing grant of authority, the department is empowered to:
(1) Provide epidemiological investigations and laboratory facilities and services in the detection and control of disease, disorders, and disabilities and to provide research, conduct investigations, and disseminate information concerning reduction in the incidence and proper control of disease, disorders, and disabilities; (2) Forestall and correct physical, chemical, and biological conditions that, if left to run their course, could be injurious to health; (3) Regulate and require the use of sanitary facilities at construction sites and places of public assembly and to regulate persons, firms, and corporations engaged in the rental and service of portable chemical toilets; (4) Isolate and treat persons afflicted with a communicable disease who are either unable or unwilling to observe the department's rules and regulations for the suppression of such disease and to establish, to that end, complete or modified quarantine, surveillance, or isolation of persons and animals exposed to a disease communicable to man; (5) Procure and distribute drugs and biologicals and purchase services from clinics, laboratories, hospitals, and other health facilities and, when authorized by law, to acquire and operate such facilities; (6) Cooperate with agencies and departments of the federal government and of the state by supplying consultant services in medical and hospital programs and in the health aspects of civil defense, emergency preparedness, and emergency response; (7) Prevent, detect, and relieve physical defects and deformities; (8) Promote the prevention, early detection, and control of problems affecting the dental and oral health of the citizens of Georgia; (9) Contract with county boards of health to assist in the performance of services incumbent upon them under Chapter 3 of this title and, in the event of grave emergencies of more than local peril, to employ whatever means may be at its disposal to overcome such emergencies; (10) Contract and execute releases for assistance in the performance of its functions and the exercise of its powers and to supply services which are within its purview to perform; (11) Enter into or upon public or private property at reasonable times for the purpose of inspecting same to determine the presence of disease and conditions deleterious to health or to determine compliance with health laws and rules, regulations, and standards thereunder; (12) Establish, by rule adopted pursuant to Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act,' a schedule of fees for laboratory services provided, schedules to be determined in a manner so as to help defray the costs incurred by the department, but in no event to exceed such costs, both direct and indirect, in providing such laboratory services, provided no person shall be denied services on the basis of his or her inability to pay. All fees paid thereunder shall be paid into the general funds of the State of Georgia. The individual who requests the services authorized in

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this paragraph, or the individual for whom the laboratory services authorized in this paragraph are performed, shall be responsible for payment of the service fees. As used in this paragraph, the term 'individual' means a natural person or his or her responsible health benefit policy or Title XVIII, XIX, or XXI of the federal Social Security Act of 1935; and (13) Exchange data with the Department of Community Health for purposes of health improvement and fraud prevention for programs operated by the Department of Community Health pursuant to mutually agreed upon data sharing agreements and in accordance with federal confidentiality laws relating to health care.
31-2A-5. (a) There is created in the department the Office of Women's Health. Attached to the office shall be an 11 member advisory council. The members of the advisory council shall be appointed by the Governor and shall be representative of major public and private agencies and organizations in the state and shall be experienced in or have demonstrated particular interest in women's health issues. Each member shall be appointed for two years and until his or her successor is appointed. The members shall be eligible to succeed themselves. The council shall elect its chairperson from among the councilmembers for a term of two years. The Governor may name an honorary chairperson of the council. (b) The Office of Women's Health shall serve in an advisory capacity to the Governor, the General Assembly, the board, the department, and all other state agencies in matters relating to women's health. In particular, the office shall:
(1) Raise awareness of women's nonreproductive health issues; (2) Inform and engage in prevention and education activities relating to women's nonreproductive health issues; (3) Serve as a clearing-house for women's health information for purposes of planning and coordination; (4) Issue reports of the office's activities and findings; and (5) Develop and distribute a state comprehensive plan to address women's health issues. (c) The council shall meet upon the call of its chairperson, the board, or the commissioner.
31-2A-6. (a) The department is authorized to adopt and promulgate rules and regulations to effect prevention, abatement, and correction of situations and conditions which, if not promptly checked, would militate against the health of the people of this state. Such rules and regulations shall be adapted to the purposes intended, within the purview of the powers and duties imposed upon the department by this chapter, and supersede conflicting rules, regulations, and orders adopted pursuant to the authority of Chapter 3 of this title.

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(b) The department upon application or petition may grant variances and waivers to specific rules and regulations which establish standards for facilities or entities regulated by the department as follows:
(1) The department may authorize departure from the literal requirements of a rule or regulation by granting a variance upon a showing by the applicant or petitioner that the particular rule or regulation that is the subject of the variance request should not be applied as written because strict application would cause undue hardship. The applicant or petitioner additionally must show that adequate standards affording protection of health, safety, and care exist and will be met in lieu of the exact requirements of the rule or regulation in question; (2) The department may dispense entirely with the enforcement of a rule or regulation by granting a waiver upon a showing by the applicant or petitioner that the purpose of the rule or regulation is met through equivalent standards affording equivalent protection of health, safety, and care; (3) The department may grant waivers and variances to allow experimentation and demonstration of new and innovative approaches to delivery of services upon a showing by the applicant or petitioner that the intended protections afforded by the rule or regulation which is the subject of the request are met and that the innovative approach has the potential to improve service delivery; (4) Waivers or variances which affect an entire class of facilities may only be approved by the Board of Public Health and shall be for a time certain, as determined by the board. A notice of the proposed variance or waiver affecting an entire class of facilities shall be made in accordance with the requirements for notice of rule making in Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act'; or (5) Variances or waivers which affect only one facility in a class may be approved or denied by the department and shall be for a time certain, as determined by the department. The department shall maintain a record of such action and shall make this information available to the board and all other persons who request it. (c) The department may exempt classes of facilities from regulation when, in the department's judgment, regulation would not permit the purpose intended or the class of facilities is subject to similar requirements under other rules and regulations. Such exemptions shall be provided in rules and regulations promulgated by the board.
31-2A-7. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'conviction data' means a record of a finding or verdict of guilty or a plea of guilty or a plea of nolo contendere with regard to any crime, regardless of whether an appeal of the conviction has been sought. (b) The department may receive from any law enforcement agency conviction data that is relevant to a person whom the department, its contractors, or a district or county health agency is considering as a final selectee for employment in a position the duties of which involve direct care, treatment, custodial responsibilities, or any combination thereof for its clients. The department may also receive conviction data which is relevant to a person whom the department, its contractors, or a district or county health

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agency is considering as a final selectee for employment in a position if, in the judgment of the department, a final employment decision regarding the selectee can only be made by a review of conviction data in relation to the particular duties of the position and the security and safety of clients, the general public, or other employees. (c) The department shall establish a uniform method of obtaining conviction data under subsection (b) of this Code section which shall be applicable to the department and its contractors. Such uniform method shall require the submission to the Georgia Crime Information Center of fingerprints and the records search fee in accordance with Code Section 35-3-35. Upon receipt thereof, the Georgia Crime Information Center shall promptly transmit fingerprints to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a search of bureau records and an appropriate report and shall promptly conduct a search of its own records and records to which it has access. After receiving the fingerprints and fee, the Georgia Crime Information Center shall notify the department in writing of any derogatory finding, including, but not limited to, any conviction data regarding the fingerprint records check or if there is no such finding. (d) All conviction data received shall be for the exclusive purpose of making employment decisions or decisions concerning individuals in the care of the department and shall be privileged and shall not be released or otherwise disclosed to any other person or agency. Immediately following the employment decisions or upon receipt of the conviction data, all such conviction data collected by the department or its agent shall be maintained by the department or agent pursuant to laws regarding and the rules or regulations of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Georgia Crime Information Center, as is applicable. Penalties for the unauthorized release or disclosure of any conviction data shall be as prescribed pursuant to laws regarding and rules or regulations of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Georgia Crime Information Center, as is applicable. Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to allow criminal history information, including arrest and conviction date, to be released or disclosed to any individual, including members of county boards of health, who is not directly involved in the hiring process. (e) The department may promulgate written rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this Code section. (f) The department may receive from any law enforcement agency criminal history information, including arrest and conviction data, and any and all other information which it may be provided pursuant to state or federal law which is relevant to any person in the care of the department. The department shall establish a uniform method of obtaining criminal history information under this subsection. Such method shall require the submission to the Georgia Crime Information Center of fingerprints together with any required records search fee in accordance with Code Section 35-3-35. Upon receipt thereof, the Georgia Crime Information Center shall promptly transmit the fingerprints submitted by the department to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a search of bureau records and an appropriate report and shall promptly conduct a search of its own records and records to which it has access. Such method shall also permit the submission of the names alone of such persons to the proper law enforcement

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agency for a name based check of such person's criminal history information as maintained by the Georgia Crime Information Center and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. In such circumstances, the department shall submit fingerprints of those persons together with any required records search fee to the Federal Bureau of Investigation within 15 calendar days of the date of the name based check on that person. The fingerprints shall be forwarded to the Federal Bureau of Investigation through the Georgia Crime Information Center in accordance with Code Section 35-335. Following the submission of such fingerprints, the department may receive the criminal history information, including arrest and conviction data, relevant to such person. (g) The department shall be authorized to conduct a name or descriptor based check of any person's criminal history information, including arrest and conviction data, and other information from the Georgia Crime Information Center regarding any adult person who provides care or is in contact with persons under the care of the department without the consent of such person and without fingerprint comparison to the fullest extent permissible by federal and state law."
SECTION 3-2. Code Sections 31-2-7, 31-2-8, 31-2-10, 31-2-12, 31-2-13, 31-2-17, 31-2-17.1, and 31-218 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Community Health as the agency of the state for receipt and administration of federal and other funds, studies and surveys of programs, venue of actions against the department or board, standards for sewage management systems, rules and regulations governing operation of land disposal sites for septic tank waste from one business, a diabetes coordinator, the Georgia Diabetes Control Grant Program, and the director of the Division of Public Health, respectively, are redesignated and amended as follows:
"31-2-7. 31-2A-8. The department is designated and empowered as the agency of this state to apply for, receive, and administer grants and donations for health purposes from the federal government and from any of its departments, agencies, and instrumentalities; from appropriations of the state; and from any other sources in conformity with law, including but not limited to Code Section 49-4-152. The department shall have the authority to prescribe the purposes for which such funds may be used in order to:
(1) Provide, extend, and improve maternal and child health services; (2) Locate children already disabled or suffering from conditions leading to a disability and provide for such children medical, surgical, corrective, and other services and to provide for facilities for diagnosis, hospitalization, and aftercare; (3) Advance the prevention and control of cancer and of venereal, tubercular, and other diseases; (4) Forestall and correct conditions that, if left to run their course, could be injurious to health;

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(5) Conduct programs which lie within the scope and the power of the department relating to industrial hygiene, control of ionizing radiation, occupational health, water quality, water pollution control, and planning and development of water resources; (6) Administer grants-in-aid to assist in the construction of publicly owned and operated general and special medical facilities; (7) Conduct programs:
(A) Relating to chronic illness; (B) Relating to the dental and oral health of the people of this state which are appropriate to the purpose of the department; and (C) Relating to the physical health of the people of this state which are appropriate to the purpose of the department; and (8) Develop the health aspects of emergency preparedness and emergency response. When a plan is required to be approved by any department, agency, or instrumentality of the federal government as condition precedent to the making of grants for health purposes, the department, as agent of this state, is directed to formulate, submit, and secure approval of that plan and thereafter, upon its approval and the receipt of funds payable thereunder, to carry the plan into effect in accordance with its terms, applying thereto the funds so received as well as other applicable amounts from whatever source.
31-2-8. 31-2A-9. The department, from time to time, shall make or cause to be made studies and surveys to determine the quality, scope, and reach of its programs.
31-2-10. 31-2A-10. Actions at law and in equity against the department, the board, or any of its members predicated upon omissions or acts done in their official capacity or under color thereof shall be brought in the appropriate county; provided, however, that nothing in this Code section shall be construed as waiving the immunity of the state to be sued without its consent.
31-2-12. 31-2A-11. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Chamber system' means a system of chambers with each chamber being a molded polyolefin plastic, arch shaped, hollow structure with an exposed bottom area and solid top and louvered sidewall for infiltration of effluent into adjoining bottom and sidewall soil areas. Chambers may be of different sizes and configurations to obtain desired surface areas. (2) 'Conventional system' means a system traditionally used composed of perforated pipe surrounded by gravel or stone masking for the infiltration of effluent into adjoining bottom and side soil areas. (3) 'On-site sewage management system' means a sewage management system other than a public or community sewage treatment system serving one or more buildings, mobile homes, recreational vehicles, residences, or other facilities designed or used

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for human occupancy or congregation. Such term shall include, without limitation, conventional and chamber septic tank systems, privies, and experimental and alternative on-site sewage management systems which are designed to be physically incapable of a surface discharge of effluent that may be approved by the department. (4) 'Prior approved system' means only a chamber system or conventional system or component of such system which is designed to be physically incapable of a surface discharge of effluent and which was properly approved pursuant to subparagraph (a)(2)(B) of this Code section, as such Code section became law on April 19, 1994, for use according to manufacturers' recommendations, prior to April 14, 1997. (5) 'Unsatisfactory service' means documented substandard performance as compared to other approved systems or components. (b) The department shall have the authority as it deems necessary and proper to adopt state-wide regulations for on-site sewage management systems, including but not limited to experimental and alternative systems. The department is authorized to require that any such on-site sewage management system be examined and approved prior to allowing the use of such system in the state; provided, however, that any prior approved system shall continue to be approved for installation in every county of the state pursuant to the manufacturer's recommendations, including sizing of no less than 50 percent of trench length of a conventional system designed for equal flows in similar soil conditions. Upon written request of one-half or more of the health districts in the state, the department is authorized to require the reexamination of any such system or component thereof, provided that documentation is submitted indicating unsatisfactory service of such system or component thereof. Before any such examination or reexamination, the department may require the person, persons, or organization manufacturing or marketing the system to reimburse the department or its agent for the reasonable expenses of such examination. (c)(1) This subsection shall not be construed to prohibit the governing authority of any county or municipality in the state from adopting and enforcing codes at the local level; provided, however, that no county, municipality, or state agency may require any certified septic tank installer or certified septic tank pumper who has executed and deposited a bond as authorized in paragraph (2) of this subsection to give or furnish or execute any code compliance bond or similar bond for the purpose of ensuring that all construction, installation, or modifications are made or completed in compliance with the county or municipal ordinances or building and construction codes. (2) In order to protect the public from damages arising from any work by a certified septic tank installer or certified septic tank pumper, which work that fails to comply with any state construction codes or with the ordinances or building and construction codes adopted by any county or municipal corporation, any such certified septic tank installer or certified septic tank pumper may execute and deposit with the judge of the probate court in the county of his or her principal place of business a bond in the sum of $10,000.00. Such bond shall be a cash bond of $10,000.00 or executed by a surety authorized and qualified to write surety bonds in the State of Georgia and shall be

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approved by the local county or municipal health department. Such bond shall be conditioned upon all work done or supervised by such certificate holder complying with the provisions of any state construction codes or any ordinances or building and construction codes of any county or municipal corporation wherein the work is performed. Action on such bond may be brought against the principal and surety thereon in the name of and for the benefit of any person who suffers damages as a consequence of said certificate holder's work not conforming to the requirements of any ordinances or building and construction codes; provided, however, that the aggregate liability of the surety to all persons so damaged shall in no event exceed the sum of such bond. (3) In any case where a bond is required under this subsection, the certified septic tank installer or certified septic tank pumper shall file a copy of the bond with the county or municipal health department in the political subdivision wherein the work is being performed. (4) The provisions of this subsection shall not apply to or affect any bonding requirements involving contracts for public works as provided in Chapter 10 of Title 13. (d) This Code section does not restrict the work of a plumber licensed by the State Construction Industry Licensing Board to access any on-site sewage management system for the purpose of servicing or repairing any plumbing system or connection to the on-site sewage management system.
31-2-13. 31-2A-12. Until July 1, 2012, the department shall provide by rule or regulation for the regulation of any land disposal site that receives septic tank waste from only one septic tank pumping and hauling business and which as of June 30, 2007, operated under a valid permit for such activity as issued by the department (previously known as the Department of Human Resources for these purposes) under this Code section. No new permit shall be issued by the department under this Code section for such type of site on or after July 1, 2007, but instead any new permit issued for such type of site on or after such date shall be issued by the Department of Natural Resources under Code Section 12-8-41. This Code section shall stand repealed on July 1, 2012.
31-2-17. 31-2A-13. The commissioner is authorized to appoint a diabetes coordinator within the Division of Public Health department to coordinate with other state departments and agencies to ensure that all programs that impact the prevention and treatment of diabetes are coordinated, that duplication of efforts is minimized, and that the impact of such programs is maximized in an attempt to reduce the health consequences and complications of diabetes in Georgia. The Division of Public Health department shall serve as the central repository for this state's departments and agencies for data related to the prevention and treatment of diabetes.

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31-2-17.1. 31-2A-14. (a) There is established within the department's Division Department of Public Health the Georgia Diabetes Control Grant Program. The purpose of the grant program shall be to develop, implement, and promote a state-wide effort to combat the proliferation of Type 2 diabetes and pre-diabetes. (b) The program shall be under the direction of a seven-member advisory committee, appointed by the Governor. The Governor, in making such appointments, shall ensure to the greatest extent possible that the membership of the advisory committee is representative of this state's geographic and demographic composition, with appropriate attention to the representation of women, minorities, and rural Georgia. The appointments made by the Governor shall include one member who is:
(1) A physician licensed in this state; (2) A registered nurse licensed in this state; (3) A dietitian licensed in this state; (4) A diabetes educator; (5) A representative of the business community; (6) A pharmacist licensed in this state; and (7) A consumer who has diabetes. The commissioner of the Department of Community Health, or his or her designee, shall serve as an ex officio, nonvoting member of the advisory committee. Appointed advisory committee members shall be named for five-year terms staggered so that one term will expire each year, except for the fourth and fifth year, when two terms will expire. Their successors shall be named for five-year terms. (c) The Georgia Diabetes Control Grant Program shall be authorized to administer two grant programs targeted at new, expanded, or innovative approaches to address diabetes as follows: (1) A program to provide grants to middle schools and high schools to promote the understanding and prevention of diabetes may be established by the program. Such grants shall be provided through the appropriate local board of education. Grant requests shall contain specific information regarding requirements as to how the grant should be spent and how such spending promotes the understanding and prevention of diabetes. Grant recipients shall be required to provide the advisory committee with quarterly reports of the results of the grant program; and (2) A program to provide grants to health care providers for support of evidence based diabetes programs for education, screening, disease management, and selfmanagement targeting populations at greatest risk for pre-diabetes, diabetes, and the complications of diabetes; and grants may also be awarded to address evidence based activities that focus on policy, systems, and environmental changes that support prevention, early detection, and treatment of diabetes. Eligible entities shall include community and faith based clinics and other organizations, federally qualified health centers, regional and county health departments, hospitals, and other public entities, and other health related service providers which are qualified as exempt from taxation under the provisions of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.

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Such entities shall have been in existence for at least three years, demonstrate financial stability, utilize evidence based practices, and show measurable results in their programs. (d) The advisory committee shall work with the department to establish grant criteria and make award decisions, with the goal of creating a state-wide set of resources to assist residents of Georgia in their efforts to prevent or treat diabetes. Grants shall not be used for funding existing programs. (e) The grant program shall be under the direction of the diabetes coordinator appointed pursuant to Code Section 31-2-17 31-2A-13. The department shall provide sufficient staff, administrative support, and such other resources as may be necessary for the diabetes coordinator to carry out the duties required by this Code section. (f) This Code section shall be subject to appropriation from the General Assembly.
31-2-18. 31-2A-15. (a) The Division of Public Health shall have a director who shall be appointed by the Governor and serve at the pleasure of the Governor. The director shall report to the Office of the Governor and to the commissioner. In addition to other authority and duties granted in this title, the director commissioner shall:
(1) Provide a written report of expenditures made for public health purposes in the prior fiscal year to the Governor, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Lieutenant Governor no later than December 1 of each year beginning December 1, 2010; and (2) Serve as the chief liaison to county boards of health through their directors on matters related to the operations and programmatic responsibilities of such county boards of health; provided, however, the director commissioner may designate a person from within the division department to serve as such chief liaison. (b) The director commissioner shall be authorized to convene one or more panels of experts to address various public health issues and may consult with experts on epidemiological and emergency preparedness issues.
SECTION 3-3. The following Code sections of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated are amended by replacing "Code Section 31-2-12" wherever it occurs with "Code Section 31-2A-11":
(1) Code Section 31-3-5, relating to functions of county boards of health; (2) Code Section 31-3-5.1, relating to conformity prerequisite to building permit; and (3) Code Section 50-13-4, relating to procedural requirements for adoption, amendment, or repeal of rules.
SECTION 3-4. The following Code section of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated is amended by replacing "Code Section 31-2-13" wherever it occurs with "Code Section 31-2A-12":
(1) Code Section 12-8-41, relating to permits issued by the Department of Natural Resources for land disposal sites.

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SECTION 3-5. Code Section 31-1-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to health generally, is revised as follows:
"31-1-1. Except as specifically provided otherwise, as used in this title, the term:
(1) 'Board' means the Board of Community Public Health. (2) 'Commissioner' means the commissioner of community public health. (3) 'Department' means the Department of Community Public Health."
SECTION 3-6. Code Section 31-1-10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the state health officer, is amended as follows:
"31-1-10. (a) The position of State Health Officer state health officer is created. The commissioner of community health or the director of the Division of Public Health of the Department of Community Health shall be the State Health Officer, as designated by the Governor. The Governor may appoint the commissioner of public health to serve simultaneously as the state health officer or may appoint another individual to serve as state health officer. Such officer shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor. (b) The State Health Officer state health officer shall perform such health emergency preparedness and response duties as assigned by the Governor."
PART IV Changes to the Department of Community Health.
SECTION 4-1. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 31-2-1, relating to legislative intent and the grant of authority to the Department of Community Health, as follows:
"31-2-1. Given the growing concern and complexities of health issues in this state, it is the intent of the General Assembly to create a Department of Community Health dedicated to health issues. The Department of Community Health shall safeguard and promote the health of the people of this state and is empowered to employ all legal means appropriate to that end. Illustrating, without limiting, the foregoing grant of authority, the department is empowered to:
(1) Serve as the lead planning agency for all health issues in the state to remedy the current situation wherein the responsibility for health care policy, purchasing, planning, and regulation is spread among many different agencies; (2) Permit the state to maximize its purchasing power and to administer its operations in a manner so as to receive the maximum amount of federal financial participation available in expenditures of the department;

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(3) Minimize duplication and maximize administrative efficiency in the state's health care systems by removing overlapping functions and streamlining uncoordinated programs; (4) Allow the state to develop a better health care infrastructure that is more responsive to the consumers it serves while improving access to and coverage for health care; (5) Focus more attention and departmental procedures on the issue of wellness, including diet, exercise, and personal responsibility; (6) Provide epidemiological investigations and laboratory facilities and services in the detection and control of disease, disorders, and disabilities and to provide research, conduct investigations, and disseminate information concerning reduction in the incidence and proper control of disease, disorders, and disabilities; (7) Forestall and correct physical, chemical, and biological conditions that, if left to run their course, could be injurious to health; (8) Regulate and require the use of sanitary facilities at construction sites and places of public assembly and to regulate persons, firms, and corporations engaged in the rental and service of portable chemical toilets; (9) Isolate and treat persons afflicted with a communicable disease who are either unable or unwilling to observe the department's rules and regulations for the suppression of such disease and to establish, to that end, complete or modified quarantine, surveillance, or isolation of persons and animals exposed to a disease communicable to man; (10) Procure and distribute drugs and biologicals and purchase services from clinics, laboratories, hospitals, and other health facilities and, when authorized by law, to acquire and operate such facilities; (11) Cooperate with agencies and departments of the federal government and of the state by supplying consultant services in medical and hospital programs and in the health aspects of civil defense, emergency preparedness, and emergency response; (12) Prevent, detect, and relieve physical defects and deformities; (13) Promote the prevention, early detection, and control of problems affecting the dental and oral health of the citizens of Georgia; (14) Contract with county boards of health to assist in the performance of services incumbent upon them under Chapter 3 of this title and, in the event of grave emergencies of more than local peril, to employ whatever means may be at its disposal to overcome such emergencies; (15) Contract and execute releases for assistance in the performance of its functions and the exercise of its powers and to supply services which are within its purview to perform; (16)(6) Enter into or upon public or private property at reasonable times for the purpose of inspecting same to determine the presence of disease and conditions deleterious to health or to determine compliance with health applicable laws and rules, regulations, and standards thereunder; and

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(17)(7) Promulgate and enforce rules and regulations for the licensing of medical facilities wherein abortion procedures under subsections (b) and (c) of Code Section 16-12-141 are to be performed; and, further, to disseminate and distribute educational information and medical supplies and treatment in order to prevent unwanted pregnancy; and. (18) Establish, by rule adopted pursuant to Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act,' a schedule of fees for laboratory services provided, schedules to be determined in a manner so as to help defray the costs incurred by the department, but in no event to exceed such costs, both direct and indirect, in providing such laboratory services, provided no person shall be denied services on the basis of his or her inability to pay. All fees paid thereunder shall be paid into the general funds of the State of Georgia. The individual who requests the services authorized in this paragraph, or the individual for whom the laboratory services authorized in this paragraph are performed, shall be responsible for payment of the service fees. As used in this paragraph, the term 'individual' means a natural person or his or her responsible health benefit policy or Title XVIII, XIX, or XXI of the federal Social Security Act of 1935."
SECTION 4-2. Code Section 31-2-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities of the Department of Community Health, is amended as follows:
"31-2-4. (a)(1)(A) The Department of Community Health is re-created and established to perform the functions and assume the duties and powers exercised on June 30, 2009, by the Department of Community Health, the Division of Public Health of the Department of Human Resources, and the Office of Regulatory Services of the Department of Human Resources, unless specifically transferred to the Department of Human Services, and such department, division, and office shall be reconstituted as the Department of Community Health effective July 1, 2009. The department shall retain powers and responsibility with respect to the expenditure of any funds appropriated to the department including, without being limited to, funds received by the state pursuant to the settlement of the lawsuit filed by the state against certain tobacco companies, State of Georgia, et al. v. Philip Morris, Inc., et al., Civil Action #E-61692, V19/246 (Fulton County Superior Court, December 9, 1998). (B) On and after July 1, 2011, the functions, duties, and powers of the Department of Community Health relating to the former Division of Public Health of the Department of Human Resources shall be performed and exercised by the Department of Public Health pursuant to Code Section 31-2A-2. No power, function, responsibility, duty, or similar authority held by the Department of Community Health as of June 30, 2009, shall be diminished or lost due to the creation of the Department of Public Health.

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(2) The director of the Division of Public Health in office on June 30, 2009, and the director of the Office of Regulatory Services in office on June 30, 2009, shall become directors of the respective division or office which those predecessor agencies or units have become on and after July 1, 2009, and until such time as the commissioner appoints other directors of such divisions or units. The position of director of the Division of Public Health shall be abolished effective July 1, 2011. (b)(1) There is created in the department the Office of Women's Health. Attached to the office shall be an 11 member advisory council. The members of the advisory council shall be appointed by the Governor and shall be representative of major public and private agencies and organizations in the state and shall be experienced in or have demonstrated particular interest in women's health issues. Each member shall be appointed for two years and until his or her successor is appointed. The members shall be eligible to succeed themselves. The council shall elect its chairperson from among the councilmembers for a term of two years. The Governor may name an honorary chairperson of the council. (2) The Office of Women's Health shall serve in an advisory capacity to the Governor, the General Assembly, the board, the department, and all other state agencies in matters relating to women's health. In particular, the office shall:
(A) Raise awareness of women's nonreproductive health issues; (B) Inform and engage in prevention and education activities relating to women's nonreproductive health issues; (C) Serve as a clearing-house for women's health information for purposes of planning and coordination; (D) Issue reports of the office's activities and findings; and (E) Develop and distribute a state comprehensive plan to address women's health issues. (3) The council shall meet upon the call of its chairperson, the board, or the commissioner. Reserved. (c) The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia is authorized to contract with the department for health benefits for members, employees, and retirees of the board of regents and the dependents of such members, employees, and retirees and for the administration of such health benefits. The department is also authorized to contract with the board of regents for such purposes. (d) In addition to its other powers, duties, and functions, the department: (1) Shall be the lead agency in coordinating and purchasing health care benefit plans for state and public employees, dependents, and retirees and may also coordinate with the board of regents for the purchase and administration of such health care benefit plans for its members, employees, dependents, and retirees; (2) Is authorized to plan and coordinate medical education and physician work force issues; (3) Shall investigate the lack of availability of health insurance coverage and the issues associated with the uninsured population of this state. In particular, the department is authorized to investigate the feasibility of creating and administering

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insurance programs for small businesses and political subdivisions of the state and to propose cost-effective solutions to reducing the numbers of uninsured in this state; (4) Is authorized to appoint a health care work force policy advisory committee to oversee and coordinate work force planning activities; (5) Is authorized to solicit and accept donations, contributions, and gifts and receive, hold, and use grants, devises, and bequests of real, personal, and mixed property on behalf of the state to enable the department to carry out its functions and purposes; (6) Is authorized to award grants, as funds are available, to hospital authorities and hospitals for public health purposes, pursuant to Code Sections 31-7-94 and 31-794.1; (7) Shall make provision for meeting the cost of hospital care of persons eligible for public assistance to the extent that federal matching funds are available for such expenditures for hospital care. To accomplish this purpose, the department is authorized to pay from funds appropriated for such purposes the amount required under this paragraph into a trust fund account which shall be available for disbursement for the cost of hospital care of public assistance recipients. The commissioner, subject to the approval of the Office of Planning and Budget, on the basis of the funds appropriated in any year, shall estimate the scope of hospital care available to public assistance recipients and the approximate per capita cost of such care. Monthly payments into the trust fund for hospital care shall be made on behalf of each public assistance recipient and such payments shall be deemed encumbered for assistance payable. Ledger accounts reflecting payments into and out of the hospital care fund shall be maintained for each of the categories of public assistance established under Code Section 49-4-3. The balance of state funds in such trust fund for the payment of hospital costs in an amount not to exceed the amount of federal funds held in the trust fund by the department available for expenditure under this paragraph shall be deemed encumbered and held in trust for the payment of the costs of hospital care and shall be rebudgeted for this purpose on each quarterly budget required under the laws governing the expenditure of state funds. The state auditor shall audit the funds in the trust fund established under this paragraph in the same manner that any other funds disbursed by the department are audited; (8) Shall classify and license community living arrangements in accordance with the rules and regulations promulgated by the department for the licensing and enforcement of licensing requirements for persons whose services are financially supported, in whole or in part, by funds authorized through the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities. To be eligible for licensing as a community living arrangement, the residence and services provided must be integrated within the local community. All community living arrangements licensed by the department shall be subject to the provisions of Code Sections 31-2-11 31-2-8 and 31-7-2.2. No person, business entity, corporation, or association, whether operated for profit or not for profit, may operate a community living arrangement without first obtaining a license or provisional license from the department. A license issued pursuant to this paragraph is not assignable or transferable. As used in this

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paragraph, the term 'community living arrangement' means any residence, whether operated for profit or not, which undertakes through its ownership or management to provide or arrange for the provision of housing, food, one or more personal services, support, care, or treatment exclusively for two or more persons who are not related to the owner or administrator of the residence by blood or marriage; (9) Shall establish, by rule adopted pursuant to Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act,' a schedule of fees for licensure activities for institutions and other health care related entities required to be licensed, permitted, registered, or commissioned by the department pursuant to Chapter 7, 13, 23, or 44 of this title, Chapter 5 of Title 26, paragraph (8) of this subsection, or Article 7 of Chapter 6 of Title 49. Such schedules shall be determined in a manner so as to help defray the costs incurred by the department, but in no event to exceed such costs, both direct and indirect, in providing such licensure activities. Such fees may be annually adjusted by the department but shall not be increased by more than the annual rate of inflation as measured by the Consumer Price Index, as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the United States Department of Labor. All fees paid thereunder shall be paid into the general funds of the State of Georgia. It is the intent of the General Assembly that the proceeds from all fees imposed pursuant to this paragraph be used to support and improve the quality of licensing services provided by the department; and
(10)(A) The department may May accept the certification or accreditation of an entity or program by a certification or accreditation body, in accordance with specific standards, as evidence of compliance by the entity or program with the substantially equivalent departmental requirements for issuance or renewal of a permit or provisional permit, provided that such certification or accreditation is established prior to the issuance or renewal of such permits. The department may not require an additional departmental inspection of any entity or program whose certification or accreditation has been accepted by the department, except to the extent that such specific standards are less rigorous or less comprehensive than departmental requirements. Nothing in this Code section shall prohibit either departmental inspections for violations of such standards or requirements or the revocation of or refusal to issue or renew permits, as authorized by applicable law, or for violation of any other applicable law or regulation pursuant thereto. (B) For purposes of this paragraph, the term:
(i) 'Entity or program' means an agency, center, facility, institution, community living arrangement, drug abuse treatment and education program, or entity subject to regulation by the department under Chapters 7, 13, 22, 23, and 44 of this title; Chapter 5 of Title 26; paragraph (8) of this subsection; and Article 7 of Chapter 6 of Title 49. (ii) 'Permit' means any license, permit, registration, or commission issued by the department pursuant to the provisions of the law cited in division (i) of this subparagraph."

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SECTION 4-3. Code Section 31-2-6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the creation of the commissioner of community health, is amended by revising subsection (b) as follows:
"(b) There shall be created in the department such divisions as may be found necessary for its effective operation. Except for the Division of Public Heath, the The commissioner shall have the power to allocate and reallocate functions among the divisions within the department."
SECTION 4-4. Code Sections 31-2-9, 31-2-11, 31-2-14, 31-2-15, and 31-2-16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to rules and regulations, actions against certain applicants or licensees, records check requirements for certain facilities, information and comparisons regarding state-wide cost and quality of health care, and biopharmaceuticals, respectively, are redesignated as Code Sections 31-2-7, 31-2-8, 31-2-9, 31-2-10, and 312-11, respectively.
SECTION 4-5. Code Section 31-2-19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Advisory Council for Public Health, is repealed.
SECTION 4-6. The following Code section of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated is amended by replacing "Code Section 31-2-9" wherever it occurs with "Code Section 31-2-7":
(1) Code Section 10-1-393, relating to unfair or deceptive practices in consumer transactions which are unlawful.
SECTION 4-7. The following Code sections of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated are amended by replacing "Code Section 31-2-11" wherever it occurs with "Code Section 31-2-8":
(1) Code Section 25-2-40, relating to smoke detectors required in new dwellings and dwelling units; (2) Code Section 31-7-2.1, relating to rules and regulations relating to hospitals and other health care facilities; (3) Code Section 31-7-302, relating to rules and regulations relating to private home care providers; (4) Code Section 31-8-60, relating to retaliation against a resident and interference with the long-term care ombudsman prohibited; (5) Code Section 31-8-135, relating to hearings for residents of personal care homes; (6) Code Section 31-44-11, relating to the authority of the Department of Community Health to deal with violations relating to renal disease facilities; (7) Code Section 49-4-153, relating to administrative hearings and appeals under Medicaid; and

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(8) Code Section 49-6-84, relating to the authority of the Department of Community Health relating to adult day centers.
SECTION 4-8. Code Section 31-8-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to hospital care for the indigent generally, is amended by adding a new paragraph to read as follows:
"(0.5) 'Department' means the Department of Community Health."
SECTION 4-9. Code Section 31-8-31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to hospital care for nonresident indigents, is amended by adding a new paragraph to read as follows:
"(2.1) 'Department' means the Department of Community Health."
SECTION 4-10. Code Section 31-8-41 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to hospital care for pregnant women, is amended by adding a new paragraph to read as follows:
"(1.1) 'Department' means the Department of Community Health."
SECTION 4-11. Code Section 31-8-81 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to the "Long-term Care Facility Resident Abuse Reporting Act," is amended by adding a new paragraph to read as follows:
"(1.1) 'Department' means the Department of Community Health."
SECTION 4-12. Code Section 31-8-102 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to the "Bill of Rights for Residents of Long-term Care Facilities," is amended by adding a new paragraph to read as follows:
"(1.1) 'Department' means the Department of Community Health."
SECTION 4-13. Code Section 31-8-132 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to the "Remedies for Residents of Personal Care Homes Act," is amended by adding a new paragraph to read as follows:
"(2.1) 'Department' means the Department of Community Health."
SECTION 4-14. Code Section 31-8-180 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to disclosure of treatment of Alzheimer's disease or Alzheimer's related dementia, is amended by adding a new paragraph to read as follows:

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"(3) 'Department' means the Department of Community Health."
SECTION 4-15. Code Section 31-13-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to the "Georgia Radiation Control Act," is amended by adding a new paragraph to read as follows:
"(1.2) 'Department' means the Department of Community Health."
SECTION 4-16. Code Section 31-22-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to clinical laboratories, is amended by adding new paragraphs to read as follows:
"(2.1) 'Commissioner' means the commissioner of community health. (2.2) 'Department' means the Department of Community Health."
SECTION 4-17. Code Section 31-23-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to eye banks, is amended by redesignating paragraphs (1) and (2) as paragraphs (2) and (3), respectively, and adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(1) 'Department' means the Department of Community Health."
SECTION 4-18. Code Section 31-44-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to renal disease facilities, is amended by redesignating paragraphs (1) through (6) as paragraphs (3) through (8), respectively, and adding new paragraphs to read as follows:
"(1) 'Board' means the Board of Community Health. (2) 'Department' means the Department of Community Health."
PART V Various Code Sections Affected.
SECTION 5-1. Code Section 12-5-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to programs for voluntary water conservation and enhancing water supply, is amended by revising subsection (a) as follows:
"(a) As used in this Code section, the term 'agency' or 'agencies' means the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, including its Environmental Protection Division, the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority, the Georgia Department of Community Affairs, the Georgia State Forestry Commission, the Georgia Department of Community Health, including its Division of the Department of Public Health, the Georgia Department of Agriculture, and the Georgia State Soil and Water Conservation Commission individually or collectively as the text requires."

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SECTION 5-2. Code Section 15-21-143 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to appointment of members and personnel of the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Commission, is amended by revising subsection (a) as follows:
"(a) The Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Commission shall consist of 15 16 members who shall serve for terms of two years, except that with respect to the first members appointed, five members shall be appointed for a term of three years, five for a term of two years, and five for a term of one year. The following agencies may each appoint one member of the commission:
(1) The Division of Rehabilitation Services of the Department of Labor; (2) The State Board of Education; (3) The Department of Public Safety; (4) The Department of Community Health; (5) The Department of Public Health; and (5)(6) The Department of Human Services. The remaining ten members of the commission shall be appointed by the Governor, seven of whom shall be citizens who have sustained brain or spinal cord injury or members of such persons' immediate families, no more than one of whom shall reside in the same geographic area of the state which constitutes a health district established by the Department of Community Public Health. The Governor is authorized but not required to appoint the remaining three members from recommendations submitted by the Private Rehabilitation Suppliers of Georgia, the Georgia Hospital Association, the Brain Injury Association of Georgia, the Medical Association of Georgia, and the Georgia State Medical Association. The Governor shall also establish initial terms of office for all 15 16 members of the board within the limitations of this subsection."
SECTION 5-3. Code Section 17-18-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to duty of certain officials to offer written statement of information to victims of rape or forcible sodomy, is amended as follows:
"17-18-1. When any employee of the Department of Human Services, Department of Community Health, Department of Public Health, Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, a law enforcement agency, or a court has reason to believe that he or she in the course of official duties is speaking to an adult who is or has been a victim of a violation of Code Section 16-6-1, relating to rape, or Code Section 16-6-2, relating to aggravated sodomy, such employee shall offer or provide such adult a written statement of information for victims of rape or aggravated sodomy. Such written statement shall, at a minimum, include the information set out in Code Section 17-18-2 and may include additional information regarding resources available to victims of sexual assault. Information for victims of rape or aggravated sodomy may be provided in any language."

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SECTION 5-4. Code Section 19-15-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Child Fatality Review Panel, is amended by revising paragraph (15) of subsection (c) as follows:
"(15) The director of the Division of Public Health of the Department of Community Health commissioner of public health; and"
SECTION 5-5. Code Section 24-9-40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to when medical information may be released by a physician, hospital, health care facility, or pharmacist, is amended by revising subsection (a) as follows:
"(a) No physician licensed under Chapter 34 of Title 43 and no hospital or health care facility, including those operated by an agency or bureau of the state or other governmental unit, shall be required to release any medical information concerning a patient except to the Department of Community Public Health, its divisions, agents, or successors when required in the administration of public health programs pursuant to Code Section 31-12-2 and where authorized or required by law, statute, or lawful regulation or to the Department of Community Health, its divisions, agents, or successors where authorized or required by law, statute, or lawful regulation; or on written authorization or other waiver by the patient, or by his or her parents or duly appointed guardian ad litem in the case of a minor, or on appropriate court order or subpoena; provided, however, that any physician, hospital, or health care facility releasing information under written authorization or other waiver by the patient, or by his or her parents or guardian ad litem in the case of a minor, or pursuant to law, statute, or lawful regulation, or under court order or subpoena shall not be liable to the patient or any other person; provided, further, that the privilege shall be waived to the extent that the patient places his or her care and treatment or the nature and extent of his or her injuries at issue in any civil or criminal proceeding. This Code section shall not apply to psychiatrists or to hospitals in which the patient is being or has been treated solely for mental illness."
SECTION 5-6. Code Section 24-9-47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to disclosure of AIDS confidential information, is amended by revising subsections (h), (t), (x), and (aa) as follows:
"(h)(1) An administrator of an institution licensed as a hospital by the Department of Community Health or a physician having a patient who has been determined to be infected with HIV may disclose to the Department of Community Health Public Health:
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(C) The name and address of any other person whom the disclosing physician or administrator reasonably believes to be a person at risk of being infected with HIV by that patient. (2) When mandatory and nonanonymous reporting of confirmed positive HIV tests to the Department of Community Health Public Health is determined by that department to be reasonably necessary, that department shall establish by regulation a date on and after which such reporting shall be required. On and after the date so established, each health care provider, health care facility, or any other person or legal entity which orders an HIV test for another person shall report to the Department of Community Health Public Health the name and address of any person thereby determined to be infected with HIV. No such report shall be made regarding any confirmed positive HIV test provided at any anonymous HIV test site operated by or on behalf of the Department of Community Health Public Health. (3) The Department of Community Health Public Health may disclose that a person has been reported, under paragraph (1) or (2) of this subsection, to have been determined to be infected with HIV to the board of health of the county in which that person resides or is located if reasonably necessary to protect the health and safety of that person or other persons who may have come in contact with the body fluids of the HIV infected person. The Department of Community Health Public Health or county board of health to which information is disclosed pursuant to this paragraph or paragraph (1) or (2) of this subsection: (A) May contact any person named in such disclosure as having been determined to be an HIV infected person for the purpose of counseling that person and requesting therefrom the name of any other person who may be a person at risk of being infected with HIV by that HIV infected person; (B) May contact any other person reasonably believed to be a person at risk of being infected with HIV by that HIV infected person for the purposes of disclosing that such infected person has been determined to be infected with HIV and counseling such person to submit to an HIV test; and (C) Shall contact and provide counseling to the spouse of any HIV infected person whose name is thus disclosed if both persons are reasonably likely to have engaged in sexual intercourse or any other act determined by the department likely to have resulted in the transmission of HIV between such persons within the preceding seven years and if that spouse may be located and contacted without undue difficulty." "(t)(1) A superior court of this state may order a person or legal entity to disclose AIDS confidential information in its custody or control to: (A) A prosecutor in connection with a prosecution for the alleged commission of reckless conduct under subsection (c) of Code Section 16-5-60; (B) Any party in a civil cause of action; or (C) A public safety agency or the Department of Community Health Public Health if that agency or department has an employee thereof who has, in the course of that employment, come in contact with the body fluids of the person identified by the

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AIDS confidential information sought in such a manner reasonably likely to cause that employee to become an HIV infected person and provided the disclosure is necessary for the health and safety of that employee, and for purposes of this subsection the term 'petitioner for disclosure' means any person or legal entity specified in subparagraph (A), (B), or (C) of this paragraph. (2) An order may be issued against a person or legal entity responsible for recording, reporting, or maintaining AIDS confidential information to compel the disclosure of that information if the petitioner for disclosure demonstrates by clear and convincing evidence a compelling need for the information which cannot be accommodated by other means. In assessing compelling need, the court shall weigh the public health, safety, or welfare needs or any other public or private need for the disclosure against the privacy interest of the person identified by the information and the public interest which may be disserved by disclosures which may deter voluntary HIV tests. (3) A petition seeking disclosure of AIDS confidential information under this subsection shall substitute a pseudonym for the true name of the person concerning whom the information is sought. The disclosure to the parties of that person's true name shall be communicated confidentially, in documents not filed with the court. (4) Before granting any order under this subsection, the court shall provide the person concerning whom the information is sought with notice and a reasonable opportunity to participate in the proceedings if that person is not already a party. (5) Court proceedings as to disclosure of AIDS confidential information under this subsection shall be conducted in camera unless the person concerning whom the information is sought agrees to a hearing in open court. (6) Upon the issuance of an order that a person or legal entity be required to disclose AIDS confidential information regarding a person named in that order, that person or entity so ordered shall disclose to the ordering court any such information which is in the control or custody of that person or entity and which relates to the person named in the order for the court to make an in camera inspection thereof. If the court determines from that inspection that the person named in the order is an HIV infected person, the court shall disclose to the petitioner for disclosure that determination and shall impose appropriate safeguards against unauthorized disclosure which shall specify the persons who may have access to the information, the purposes for which the information shall be used, and appropriate prohibitions on future disclosure. (7) The record of the proceedings under this subsection shall be sealed by the court. (8) An order may not be issued under this subsection against the Department of Community Health Public Health, any county board of health, or any anonymous HIV test site operated by or on behalf of that department." "(x) Neither the Department of Community Health Public Health nor any county board of health shall disclose AIDS confidential information contained in its records unless such disclosure is authorized or required by this Code section or any other law, except that such information in those records shall not be a public record and shall not be subject to disclosure through subpoena, court order, or other judicial process."

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"(aa) In connection with any civil or criminal action in which AIDS confidential information is disclosed as authorized or required by this Code section, the party to whom that information is thereby disclosed may subpoena any person to authenticate such AIDS confidential information, establish a chain of custody relating thereto, or otherwise testify regarding that information, including but not limited to testifying regarding any notifications to the patient regarding results of an HIV test. The provisions of this subsection shall apply as to records, personnel, or both of the Department of Community Health Public Health or a county board of health notwithstanding Code Section 50-18-72, but only as to test results obtained by a prosecutor under subsection (q) of this Code section and to be used thereby in a prosecution for reckless conduct under subsection (c) of Code Section 16-5-60."
SECTION 5-7. Code Section 26-4-85 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to patient counseling and optimizing drug therapy, is amended by revising paragraph (3) of subsection (d) as follows:
"(3) Patients receiving drugs from the Department of Community Health Division of Public Health; provided, however, that pharmacists who provide drugs to patients in accordance with Code Section 43-34-23 shall include in all dispensing procedures a written process whereby the patient or the caregiver of the patient is provided with the information required under this Code section."
SECTION 5-8. Code Section 26-4-192 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the statewide program for distribution of unused prescription drugs for the benefit of medically indigent persons, is amended as follows:
"26-4-192. (a) The Georgia State Board of Pharmacy, the Department of Public Health, and the Department of Community Health shall jointly develop and implement a state-wide program consistent with public health and safety standards through which unused prescription drugs, other than prescription drugs defined as controlled substances, may be transferred from health care facilities to pharmacies designated or approved by the Department of Community Health Public Health for the purpose of distributing such drugs to residents of this state who are medically indigent persons. (b) The Georgia State Board of Pharmacy, the Department of Public Health, and the Department of Community Health shall be authorized to develop and implement a pilot program to determine the safest and most beneficial manner of implementing the program prior to the state-wide implementation of the program required in subsection (a) of this Code section. (c) The Georgia State Board of Pharmacy, in consultation with the Department of Public Health and the Department of Community Health, shall develop and promulgate rules and regulations to establish procedures necessary to implement the program and

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pilot program, if applicable, provided for in this Code section. The rules and regulations shall provide, at a minimum:
(1) For an inclusionary formulary for the prescription drugs to be distributed pursuant to the program; (2) For the protection of the privacy of the individual for whom a prescription drug was originally prescribed; (3) For the integrity and safe storage and safe transfer of the prescription drugs, which may include, but shall not be limited to, limiting the drugs made available through the program to those that were originally dispensed by unit dose or an individually sealed dose and that remain in intact packaging; provided, however, that the rules and regulations shall authorize the use of any remaining prescription drugs; (4) For the tracking of and accountability for the prescription drugs; and (5) For other matters necessary for the implementation of the program. (d) The state-wide program required by this Code section shall be implemented no later than January 1, 2007, unless a pilot program is implemented pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section, in which case state-wide implementation shall occur no later than July 1, 2008."
SECTION 5-9. Code Section 31-1-3.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to reporting disabled newborn persons, is amended by revising subsections (e) and (g) as follows:
"(e) The Division of Public Health of the department shall: (1) Maintain records of reports, notifications, and referrals made under this article; and (2) Maintain and update rosters of public and private departments or agencies which provide services to persons who have disabilities like those of disabled newborn persons and send copies of such rosters and an annual update thereof to each county board of health for those boards of health to make such rosters available to the public."
"(g) Any person or entity with whom the department enters into a contract after June 30, 1987, for services shall, as a condition of that contract, register with the department (formerly the Division of Public Health of the Department of Community Health) the various services that person or entity is capable of or is already providing to disabled newborn persons and persons having disabilities like those of disabled newborn persons for purposes of the roster of services the division department maintains under paragraph (2) of subsection (e) of this Code section."
SECTION 5-10. Code Section 31-5-9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to injunctions for enjoining violations of the provisions of Title 31, is amended as follows:
"31-5-9. (a) The Department of Community Public Health and all county boards of health and the Department of Community Health, as appropriate, are empowered to institute

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appropriate proceedings for injunction in the courts of competent jurisdiction in this state for the purpose of enjoining a violation of any provision of this title as now existing or as may be hereafter amended or of any regulation or order duly issued by the department, or any county board of health, or the Department of Community Health provided that this Code section shall not apply to violations of the provisions of Chapter 20 of this title. The department, and the county boards of health, and the Department of Community Health, as appropriate, are also empowered to maintain action for injunction to abate any public nuisance which is injurious to the public health, safety, or comfort. Such actions may be maintained notwithstanding the fact that such violation also constitutes a crime and notwithstanding that other adequate remedies at law exist. Such actions may be instituted in the name of the department, or any county board, or the Department of Community Health, as the case may be, in the county in which a violation of any provision of this title occurs. For purposes of this Code section, the county boards of health are declared to be legal entities capable of maintaining actions in their respective names without naming the individuals constituting such board, or acting on behalf of the department, as the case may be. (b) Notwithstanding the provisions of Code Section 5-6-13, an appeal or a notice of intent to appeal an adjudication of contempt of court of a party subject to an interlocutory or final judgment in a court action for an injunction instituted under authority of this Code section for a violation of a licensing requirement of this title shall not operate as a supersedeas unless it is so ordered by the court; provided, however, that the court may grant a supersedeas in such a case after making a finding that the health, safety, or welfare of the recipients of the services will not be substantially harmed by the issuance of the stay. (c) Unless otherwise ordered by the court pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section, an interlocutory or final judgment in an action granting an injunction under this Code section may be enforced by attachment for contempt."
SECTION 5-11. Code Section 31-5-20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the definition of the term "inspection warrant," is amended as follows:
"31-5-20. As used in this chapter, the term 'inspection warrant' means a warrant authorizing a search or inspection of private property where such a search or inspection is one that is necessary for the enforcement of any of the provisions of laws authorizing licensure, inspection, or regulation by the Department of Community Public Health or a local agency thereof or by the Department of Community Health."
SECTION 5-12. Code Section 31-5-21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to persons who may obtain inspection warrants, is amended as follows:

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"31-5-21. The commissioner or the commissioner of community health or his or her delegate or the director of any county board of health, in addition to other procedures now or hereafter provided, may obtain an inspection warrant under the conditions specified in this chapter. Such warrant shall authorize the commissioner or the commissioner of community health or the director of any county board of health, or the agents of either any, or the Department of Agriculture, as appropriate, to conduct a search or inspection of property, either with or without the consent of the person whose property is to be searched or inspected, if such search or inspection is one that is elsewhere authorized under the rules and regulations duly promulgated under this title or any provision of law which authorizes licensure, inspection, or regulation by the Department of Community Public Health or a local agency thereof or by the Department of Community Health."
SECTION 5-13. Code Section 31-8-52 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to duties of the state long-term care ombudsman, is amended as follows:
"31-8-52. Pursuant to the Older Americans Act of 1965 (P.L. 89-73, 79 Stat. 219), as amended, and as a condition of receiving funds under that act for various programs for older citizens of this state, the Department of Human Services has been required to establish and operate a long-term care ombudsman program. In order to receive such funds, the department has already established a position of state ombudsman within the state Office of Special Programs. The state ombudsman shall be under the direct supervision of the commissioner of human services or his or her designee and shall be given the powers and duties hereafter provided by this article. The state ombudsman shall be a person qualified by training and experience in the field of aging or long-term care, or both. The state ombudsman shall promote the well-being and quality of life of residents in long-term care facilities and encourage the development of community ombudsman activities at the local level. The state ombudsman may certify community ombudsmen and such certified ombudsmen shall have the powers and duties set forth in Code Sections 31-8-54 and 31-8-55. The state ombudsman shall require such community ombudsmen to receive appropriate training as determined and approved by the department prior to certification. Such training shall include an internship of at least seven working days in a nursing home and at least three working days in a personal care home. Upon certification, the state ombudsman shall issue an identification card which shall be presented upon request by community ombudsmen whenever needed to carry out the purposes of this article. Two years after first being certified and every two years thereafter, each such community ombudsman, in order to carry out his or her duties under this article, shall be recertified by the state ombudsman as continuing to meet the department's standards as community ombudsman."

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SECTION 5-14. Code Section 31-9A-6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to reporting requirements, is amended as follows:
"31-9A-6. (a) The Department of Community Public Health shall prepare a reporting form for physicians performing abortions in a health facility licensed as an abortion facility by the Department of Community Health containing a reprint of this chapter and listing:
(1) The number of females to whom the physician provided the information described in paragraph (1) of Code Section 31-9A-3; of that number, the number to whom the information was provided by telephone and the number to whom the information was provided in person; and of each of those numbers, the number to whom the information was provided by a referring physician and the number to whom the information was provided by a physician who is to perform the abortion; (2) The number of females to whom the physician or a qualified agent of the physician provided the information described in paragraph (2) of Code Section 319A-3; of that number, the number to whom the information was provided by telephone and the number to whom the information was provided in person; of each of those numbers, the number to whom the information was provided by a referring physician and the number to whom the information was provided by a physician who is to perform the abortion; and of each of those numbers, the number to whom the information was provided by the physician and the number to whom the information was provided by a qualified agent of the physician; (3) The number of females who availed themselves of the opportunity to obtain a copy of the printed information described in Code Section 31-9A-4, other than on the website, and the number who did not; and of each of those numbers, the number who, to the best of the reporting physician's information and belief, went on to obtain the abortion; and (4) The number of females who were provided the opportunity to view the fetal image and hear the fetal heartbeat; of that number, the number who elected to view the sonogram and the number who elected to listen to the fetal heartbeat, if present. (b) The Department of Community Public Health shall ensure that copies of the reporting forms described in subsection (a) of this Code section are provided: (1) Not later than September 7, 2005, to all health facilities licensed as an abortion facility by the Department of Community Health; (2) To each physician licensed or who subsequently becomes licensed to practice in this state, at the same time as official notification to that physician that the physician is so licensed; and (3) By December 1 of each year, other than the calendar year in which forms are distributed in accordance with paragraph (1) of this subsection, to all health facilities licensed as an abortion facility by the Department of Community Health. (c) By February 28 of each year following a calendar year in any part of which this chapter was in effect, each physician who provided, or whose qualified agent provided, information to one or more females in accordance with Code Section 31-9A-3 during

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the previous calendar year shall submit to the Department of Community Public Health a copy of the form described in subsection (a) of this Code section with the requested data entered accurately and completely. (d) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to preclude the voluntary or required submission of other reports or forms regarding abortions. (e) Reports that are not submitted within a grace period of 30 days following the due date shall be subject to a late fee of $500.00 for that period and the same fee for each additional 30 day period or portion of a 30 day period the reports are overdue. Any physician required to submit a report in accordance with this Code section who submits an incomplete report or fails to submit a report for more than one year following the due date may, in an action brought by the Department of Community Public Health, be directed by a court of competent jurisdiction to submit a complete report within a period stated by court order or may be subject to sanctions for civil contempt. (f) By June 30 of each year, the Department of Community Public Health shall issue a public report providing statistics for the previous calendar year compiled from all of the reports covering that year submitted in accordance with this Code section for each of the items listed in subsection (a) of this Code section. Each report shall also provide the statistics for all previous calendar years adjusted to reflect any additional information from late or corrected reports. The Department of Community Public Health shall ensure that none of the information included in the public reports could reasonably lead to the identification of any individual who provided information in accordance with Code Section 31-9A-3 or 31-9A-4. (g) The Department of Community Public Health may, by regulation, alter the dates established by subsection (c) or (e) of this Code section or paragraph (3) of subsection (b) of this Code section or may consolidate the forms or reports described in this Code section with other forms or reports for reasons including, but not limited to, achieving administrative convenience or fiscal savings or reducing the burden of reporting requirements, so long as reporting forms are sent to all facilities licensed as an abortion facility by the Department of Community Health at least once every year and the report described in subsection (f) of this Code section is issued at least once every year. (h) The Department of Community Public Health shall ensure that the names and identities of the physicians filing reports under this chapter shall remain confidential. The names and identities of such physicians shall not be subject to Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50."
SECTION 5-15. Code Section 31-11-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to emergency medical services, is amended by revising paragraphs (3), (5), and (6.1) as follows:
"(3) 'Ambulance provider' means an agency or company providing ambulance service which is operating under a valid license from the Emergency Health Section of the Division of Public Health of the Department of Community Public Health."

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"(5) 'Cardiac technician' means a person who, having been trained and certified as an emergency medical technician and having completed additional training in advanced cardiac life support techniques in a training course approved by the department, is so certified by the Composite State Board of Medical Examiners, now known as the Georgia Composite Medical Board, prior to January 1, 2002, or the Department of Human Resources (now known as the Department of Community Public Health for these purposes) on and after January 1, 2002." "(6.1) 'Department' means the Department of Community Public Health."
SECTION 5-16. Code Section 31-11-9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to enforcement and inspections relative to emergency medical services, is amended as follows:
"31-11-9. The department and its duly authorized agents are authorized to enforce compliance with this chapter and rules and regulations promulgated under this chapter as provided in Article 1 of Chapter 5 of this title and, in connection therewith during the reasonable business hours of the day, to enter upon and inspect in a reasonable manner the premises of persons providing ambulance service. All inspections under this Code section shall be in compliance with the provisions of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of this title. The department is also authorized to enforce compliance with this chapter, including but not limited to compliance with the EMSC Program and furnishing of emergency services within designated territories, by imposing fines in the same manner as provided in paragraph (6) of subsection (c) of Code Section 31-2-11, which 31-2-8; this enforcement action shall be a contested case under Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.'"
SECTION 5-17. Code Section 31-11-81 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to emergency services, is amended by revising paragraph (2) as follows:
"(2) 'Emergency medical provider' means any provider of emergency medical transportation licensed or permitted by the Department of Community Health Public Health, any hospital licensed or permitted by the Department of Community Health, any hospital based service, or any physician licensed by the Georgia Composite Medical Board who provides emergency services."
SECTION 5-18. Code Section 31-41-12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to the "Childhood Lead Exposure Control Act", is amended by revising paragraph (3) as follows:
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SECTION 5-19. Code Section 32-12-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the State Advisory Subcommittee for Rural and Human Services Transportation, is amended as follows:
"32-12-4. The Georgia Coordinating Committee for Rural and Human Services Transportation shall establish the State Advisory Subcommittee for Rural and Human Services Transportation which shall consist of the State School Superintendent and the commissioners of the Department of Transportation, Department of Human Services, Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Department of Community Health, Department of Public Health, Department of Labor, the Governor's Development Council, and the Department of Community Affairs or their respective designees. The commissioner of transportation or his or her designee shall serve as chairperson of the State Advisory Subcommittee for Rural and Human Services Transportation. The Georgia Coordinating Committee for Rural and Human Services Transportation may also establish such additional advisory subcommittees as it deems appropriate to fulfill its mission which shall consist of a representative of each metropolitan planning organization and representatives from each regional commission in this state and may include other local government representatives; private and public sector transportation providers, both for profit and nonprofit; voluntary transportation programs representatives; public transit system representatives, both rural and urban; and representatives of the clients served by the various programs administered by the agencies represented on the State Advisory Subcommittee for Rural and Human Services Transportation. Members of advisory committees shall be responsible for their own expenses and shall receive no compensation or reimbursement of expenses from the Georgia Coordinating Committee for Rural and Human Services Transportation, the State Advisory Subcommittee for Rural and Human Services Transportation, or the state for their services as members of an advisory committee."
SECTION 5-20. Code Section 37-1-27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Suicide Prevention Program, is amended by revising paragraph (1) of subsection (c) and subsection (d) as follows:
"(1) Establish a link between state agencies and offices, including but not limited to the Division of Aging Services and Division of Family and Children Services of the Department of Human Services, the Department of Community Health Public Health, local government agencies, health care providers, hospitals, nursing homes, and jails to collect data on suicide deaths and attempted suicides;" "(d) The Suicide Prevention Program shall coordinate with and receive technical assistance from epidemiologists and other staff of the Division of Public Health of the Department of Community Health Department of Public Health to support the research and outreach efforts related to this program."

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SECTION 5-21. Code Section 37-2-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Behavioral Health Coordinating Council, is amended by revising subsection (a) as follows:
"(a) There is created the Behavioral Health Coordinating Council. The council shall consist of the commissioner of behavioral health and developmental disabilities; the commissioner of community health; the commissioner of public health; the commissioner of human services; the commissioner of juvenile justice; the commissioner of corrections; the commissioner of community affairs; the Commissioner of Labor; the State School Superintendent; the chairperson of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles; the ombudsman appointed pursuant to Code Section 372-32; an adult consumer of public behavioral health services, appointed by the Governor; a family member of a consumer of public behavioral health services, appointed by the Governor; a parent of a child receiving public behavioral health services, appointed by the Governor; a member of the House of Representatives, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives; and a member of the Senate, appointed by the Lieutenant Governor."
SECTION 5-22. Code Section 37-2-6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to community mental health, developmental disabilities, and addictive diseases service boards, is amended by revising subsections (a) and (b.1) and subparagraph (b)(4)(A) as follows:
"(a) Community service boards in existence on June 30, 2006, are re-created effective July 1, 2006, to provide mental health, developmental disabilities, and addictive diseases services. Effective July 1, 2009, such community service boards may enroll and contract with the department, the Department of Human Services, the Department of Public Health, or the Department of Community Health to become a provider of mental health, developmental disabilities, and addictive diseases services or health, recovery, housing, or other supportive services. Such boards shall be considered public agencies. Each community service board shall be a public corporation and an instrumentality of the state; provided, however, that the liabilities, debts, and obligations of a community service board shall not constitute liabilities, debts, or obligations of the state or any county or municipal corporation and neither the state nor any county or municipal corporation shall be liable for any liability, debt, or obligation of a community service board. Each community service board re-created pursuant to this Code section is created for nonprofit and public purposes to exercise essential governmental functions. The re-creation of community service boards pursuant to this Code section shall not alter the provisions of Code Section 37-2-6.2 which shall apply to those re-created community service boards and their employees covered by that Code section and those employees' rights are retained."
"(A) A person shall not be eligible to be appointed to or serve on a community service board if such person is:

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(i) A member of the regional planning board which serves the region in which that community service board is located; (ii) An employee or board member of a public or private entity which contracts with the department, the Department of Human Services, the Department of Public Health, or the Department of Community Health to provide mental health, developmental disabilities, and addictive diseases services or health services within the region; or (iii) An employee of that community service board or employee or board member of any private or public group, organization, or service provider which contracts with or receives funds from that community service board." "(b.1) A county governing authority may appoint the school superintendent, a member of the county board of health, a member of the board of education, or any other elected or appointed official to serve on the community service board provided that such person meets the qualifications of paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section and such appointment does not violate the provisions of Chapter 10 of Title 45. For terms of office which begin July 1, 1994, or later, an employee of the Department of Human Resources (now known as the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities for these purposes) or an employee of a county board of health shall not serve on a community service board. For terms of office which begin July 1, 2009, or later, an employee of the department, the Department of Human Services, the Department of Public Health, or the Department of Community Health or a board member of the respective boards of each department shall not serve on a community service board."
SECTION 5-23. Code Section 37-2-6.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the program director, staff, budget, and facilities of community service boards, is amended by revising paragraphs (9) and (15) of subsection (b) as follows:
"(9) Each community service board may establish fees for the provision of disability services or health services according to the terms of contracts entered into with the department, Department of Human Services, Department of Public Health, or Department of Community Health, as appropriate;" "(15) Each community service board may establish fees, rates, rents, and charges for the use of facilities of the community service board for the provision of disability services or of health services through the Department of Community Health, in accordance with the terms of contracts entered into with the department, Department of Human Services, Department of Public Health, or Department of Community Health, as appropriate;"
SECTION 5-24. Code Section 37-2-11.2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to access by the department, Department of Human Services, Department of Community Health, or

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regional office to records of any program receiving public funds, is amended by revising subsections (a) and (b) as follows:
"(a) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, to ensure the quality and integrity of patient and client care, any program receiving any public funds from, or subject to licensing, certification, or facility approval by, the department, the Department of Human Services, the Department of Public Health, the Department of Community Health, or a regional office shall be required to provide the department or the appropriate regional office or both, upon request, complete access to, including but not limited to authorization to examine and reproduce, any records required to be maintained in accordance with contracts, standards, or rules and regulations of the department, the Department of Human Services, the Department of Public Health, or the Department of Community Health or pursuant to the provisions of this title. (b) Records obtained pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section shall not be considered public records and shall not be released by the department, the Department of Human Services, the Department of Public Health, the Department of Community Health, or any regional office unless otherwise specifically authorized by law."
SECTION 5-25. Code Section 43-10A-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to licensing requirements for professional counselors, social workers, and marriage and family therapists, is amended by revising subparagraph (b)(3)(C) as follows:
"(C) Persons who engage in the practice of professional counseling as employees of privately owned correctional facilities, the Department of Corrections, Department of Community Health, Department of Public Health, Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Department of Human Services, any county board of health, or any community service board or similar entity created by general law to provide services to persons with disabilities, as defined in Chapter 2 of Title 37, but only when engaged in that practice as employees of such privately owned correctional facility, department, board, or entity and persons or entities which contract to provide professional counseling services with such department or county board of health, but such contracting persons and entities shall only be exempt under this subparagraph when engaged in providing professional counseling services pursuant to those contracts and shall only be exempt until January 1, 1996;"
SECTION 5-26. Code Section 43-34-103 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to authority of physician assistants, is amended by revising subparagraph (e.1)(7)(B) and subsection (f) as follows:
"(B) Except in facilities operated by the Division of Public Health of the Department of Community Health Department of Public Health, the supervising physician shall review the prescription drug or device order copy and medical record entry for prescription drug or device orders issued within the past 30 days by the physician assistant. Such review may be achieved with a sampling of no less

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than 50 percent of such prescription drug or device order copies and medical record entries." "(f) A physician employed by the Department of Community Health Public Health or by any institution thereof or by a local health department whose duties are administrative in nature and who does not normally provide health care to patients as such employee shall not be authorized to apply for or utilize the services of any physician assistant employed by the Department of Community Health Public Health or by any institution thereof or by a local health department."
SECTION 5-27. Code Section 43-34-25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to delegation of certain medical acts to advanced practice registered nurses, is amended by revising subsection (g) as follows:
"(g) A delegating physician may not enter into a nurse protocol agreement pursuant to this Code section with more than four advanced practice registered nurses at any one time, except this limitation shall not apply to an advanced practice registered nurse that is practicing:
(1) In a hospital licensed under Title 31; (2) In any college or university as defined in Code Section 20-8-1; (3) In the Department of Community Health Public Health; (4) In any county board of health; (5) In any free health clinic; (6) In a birthing center; (7) In any entity:
(A) Which is exempt from federal taxes pursuant to Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, as defined in Code Section 48-1-2, and primarily serves uninsured or indigent Medicaid and medicare patients; or (B) Which has been established under the authority of or is receiving funds pursuant to 42 U.S.C. Section 254b or 254c of the United States Public Health Service Act; (8) In any local board of education which has a school nurse program; or (9) In a health maintenance organization that has an exclusive contract with a medical group practice and arranges for the provision of substantially all physician services to enrollees in health benefits of the health maintenance organization."
SECTION 5-28. Code Section 50-5-69 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state purchases without competitive bidding, is amended in subsection (a) as follows:
"(a) If the needed supplies, materials, equipment, or service can reasonably be expected to be acquired for less than $5,000.00 and is not available on state contracts or through statutorily required sources, the purchase may be effectuated without competitive bidding. The commissioner of administrative services may by rule and regulation authorize the various offices, agencies, departments, boards, bureaus,

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commissions, institutions, authorities, or other entities of the state to make purchases in their own behalf and may provide the circumstances and conditions under which such purchases may be effected. In order to assist and advise the commissioner of administrative services in making determinations to allow offices, agencies, departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, authorities, or other entities of the state to make purchases in their own behalf, there is created a Purchasing Advisory Council consisting of the executive director of the Georgia Technology Authority or his or her designee; the director of the Office of Planning and Budget or his or her designee; the chancellor of the University System of Georgia or his or her designee; the commissioner of technical and adult education or his or her designee; the commissioner of transportation or his or her designee; the Secretary of State or his or her designee; the commissioner of human services or his or her designee; the commissioner of community health or his or her designee; the commissioner of public health or his or her designee; the commissioner of behavioral health and developmental disabilities or his or her designee; and one member to be appointed by the Governor. The commissioner of administrative services shall promulgate the necessary rules and regulations governing meetings of such council and the method and manner in which such council will assist and advise the commissioner of administrative services."
SECTION 5-29. Code Section 50-18-72 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to when public disclosure is not required under open records laws, is amended by revising paragraph (2) of subsection (c) as follows:
"(2) All state officers and employees shall have a privilege to refuse to disclose the identity or personally identifiable information of any person participating in research on commercial, scientific, technical, medical, scholarly, or artistic issues conducted by the Department of Community Health, the Department of Public Health, the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, or a state institution of higher education whether sponsored by the institution alone or in conjunction with a governmental body or private entity. Personally identifiable information shall mean any information which if disclosed might reasonably reveal the identity of such person including but not limited to the person's name, address, and social security number. The identity of such informant shall not be admissible in evidence in any court of the state unless the court finds that the identity of the informant already has been disclosed otherwise."
PART VI Name Changes.
SECTION 6-1. The following Code sections of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated are amended by replacing "Division of Public Health of the Department of Community Health" wherever it occurs with "Department of Public Health":

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(1) Code Section 15-11-154, relating to appointment of plan manager for dependent child and development of mental competency plan; (2) Code Section 19-13-32, relating to the membership, terms, filling of vacancies, and officers of the State Commission on Family Violence; (3) Code Section 31-3-11, relating to appointments of directors and staff for county boards of health; (4) Code Section 31-11-50, relating to medical advisers relative to emergency medical services; (5) Code Section 31-15-4, relating to the cancer control officer; (6) Code Section 31-46-4, relating to the Georgia Commission for Saving the Cure; (7) Code Section 33-24-59.7, relating to insurance coverage for the treatment of morbidly obese patients; (8) Code Section 43-34-23, relating to delegation of authority to nurse or physician assistant; and (9) Code Section 49-5-225, relating to local interagency committees.
SECTION 6-2. The following Code sections of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated are amended by replacing "Division of Public Health" wherever it occurs with "Department of Public Health":
(1) Code Section 31-41-11, relating to legislative findings relative to the "Childhood Lead Exposure Control Act"; and (2) Code Section 31-41-19, relating to rules and regulations to implement the "Childhood Lead Exposure Control Act."
SECTION 6-3. The following Code sections of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated are amended by replacing "Department of Community Health" wherever it occurs with "Department of Public Health":
(1) Code Section 4-4-69, relating to regulation of manufacture and use of disease vectors in livestock; (2) Code Section 4-10-10, relating to the joint regulation of the sale or transportation of exotic or pet birds; (3) Code Section 12-2-8, relating to promulgation of minimum standards and procedures for protection of natural resources, environment, and vital areas of the state; (4) Code Section 12-3-9, relating to adoption and promulgation by the Board of Natural Resources of rules and regulations regarding parks, historic sites, and recreational areas; (5) Code Section 12-5-175, relating to fluoridation of public water systems; (6) Code Section 12-8-1, relating to notice of denial of individual sewage disposal permits;

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(7) Code Section 12-8-41, relating to permits issued by the Department of Natural Resources for land disposal sites; (8) Code Section 15-11-66.1, relating to disposition of a child committing delinquent act constituting AIDS transmitting crime; (9) Code Section 15-21-142, relating to the establishment of the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Commission; (10) Code Section 16-6-13.1, relating to testing for sexually transmitted diseases; (10.1) Subsection (d) of Code Section 16-12-141, relating to when abortion is legal; (10.2) Code Section 16-12-141.1, relating to disposal of aborted fetuses, except for paragraphs (1) and (3) of subsection (d) and the second reference in subsection (h); (11) Code Section 17-10-15, relating to AIDS transmitting crimes; (12) Code Section 19-3-35.1, relating to AIDS brochures for applicants for a marriage license; (13) Code Section 19-3-40, relating to blood tests for sickle cell disease; (14) Code Section 19-3-41, relating to preparation by the Department of Human Resources of a marriage manual on family planning and other material; (15) Code Section 19-15-1, relating to definitions relative to child abuse; (16) Code Section 20-2-142, relating to prescribed courses in elementary and secondary schools on alcohol, tobacco, and drug use; (17) Code Section 20-2-143, relating to sex education and AIDS prevention instruction in elementary and secondary schools; (18) Code Section 20-2-144, relating to mandatory instruction in elementary and secondary schools concerning alcohol and drug use; (19) Code Section 20-2-260, relating to capital outlay funds generally; (20) Code Section 20-2-770, relating to rules and regulations for nutritional screening and eye, ear, and dental examinations of students; (21) Code Section 20-2-771, relating to immunization of students in elementary and secondary education; (22) Code Section 20-2-772, relating to rules and regulations for screening of students for scoliosis; (23) Code Section 20-2-778, relating to required information to parents of students regarding meningococcal meningitis; (24) Reserved; (25) Code Section 25-3-6, relating to the effect of certain laws relating to local fire departments on the powers and duties of other officials and departments; (26) Code Section 26-2-371, relating to permits required for food service establishments; (27) Code Section 26-2-372, relating to the issuance of permits for food service establishments; (28) Code Section 26-2-373, relating to promulgation of rules, regulations, and standards by the Department of Community Health and county boards of health for food service establishments;

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(29) Code Section 26-2-374, relating to contents and posting of notices relating to assistance to persons choking; (30) Code Section 26-2-375, relating to enforcement of laws regarding the regulation of food service establishments; (31) Code Section 26-2-376, relating to review of final order or determination by Department of Community Health regarding regulation of a food service establishment; (32) Code Section 26-2-377, relating to penalties for violation of laws regarding the regulation of food service establishments; (33) Code Section 26-3-18, relating to assistance in enforcement from Department of Agriculture or Department of Community Health with respect to standards, labeling, and adulteration of drugs and cosmetics; (34) Code Section 26-4-116, relating to emergency service providers with respect to dangerous drugs and controlled substances; (35) Code Section 29-4-18, relating to the appointment of a temporary medical consent guardian; (36) Code Section 31-1-3.2, relating to hearing screenings for newborns; (37) Code Section 31-3-4, relating to powers of county boards of health; (38) Code Section 31-5-1, relating to adoption of rules and regulations by the Department of Community Health and county boards of health; (39) Code Section 31-8-192, relating to definitions relative to the "'Health Share' Volunteers in Medicine Act'; (39.1) Code Section 31-8-193, relating to the establishment of a program to provide health care services to low-income recipients; (40) Code Section 31-9A-4, relating to information to be made available by the Department of Community Health under the "Woman's Right to Know Act"; (41) Code Section 31-10-1, relating to definitions relative to vital records; (42) Code Section 31-11-1, relating to findings of the General Assembly and declaration of policy with respect to emergency medical services; (43) Code Section 31-11-3, relating to recommendations by local coordinating entity as to administration of the Emergency Medical Systems Communication Program; (44) Code Section 31-11-53.1, relating to automated external defibrillator program; (45) Code Section 31-11-100, relating to definitions relative to the Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission; (46) Code Section 31-11-101, relating to the creation of the Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission; (47) Code Section 31-11-102, relating to the duties and responsibilities of the Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission; (48) Code Section 31-11-110, relating to legislative findings relative to a system of certified stroke centers; (49) Code Section 31-12-1, relating to the power to conduct research and studies relative to the control of hazardous conditions, preventable diseases, and metabolic diseases;

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(50) Code Section 31-12A-9, relating to a continuing education program relative to the "Georgia Smokefree Air Act of 2005"; (51) Code Section 31-12A-10, relating to enforcement by the Department of Community Health and county boards of health of the "Georgia Smokefree Air Act of 2005"; (52) Code Section 31-14-2, relating to petition for commitment of a person who has active tuberculosis; (53) Code Section 31-14-9, relating to procedure for securing discharge of a person committed for active tuberculosis; (54) Code Section 31-15-2, relating to the establishment of a program for the prevention, control, and treatment of cancer; (55) Code Section 31-16-2, relating to the establishment of a program for the prevention, control, and treatment of kidney disease; (56) Code Section 31-17-2, relating to the report of diagnosis or treatment to health authorities of a case of venereal disease; (57) Code Section 31-17-3, relating to examination and treatment by health authorities for venereal disease; (58) Code Section 31-17-4.2, relating to HIV pregnancy screening; (59) Code Section 31-17A-2, relating to examination of persons infected or suspected of being infected with HIV; (60) Code Section 31-17A-3, relating to refusal to consent to an HIV test; (61) Code Section 31-18-4, relating to the duties of the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Commission; (62) Code Section 31-22-9.1, relating to who may perform HIV tests; (63) Code Section 31-24-4, relating to labeling of containers of blood under "The Blood Labeling Act"; (64) Code Section 31-26-2, relating to the requirement of a certificate to practice midwifery; (65) Code Section 31-27-2, relating to the requirement of a permit for a mass gathering; (66) Code Section 31-28-2, relating to issuance of permits to operate a tourist court; (67) Code Section 31-28-5, relating to standards for health, sanitation, and safety of tourist courts; (68) Code Section 31-28-6, relating to inspection of premises of tourist courts; (69) Code Section 31-30-9, relating to effectiveness of chapter on reports on veterans exposed to agent orange; (70) Code Section 31-34-5, relating to service cancelable loans under the "Physicians for Rural Areas Assistance Act"; (71) Code Section 31-35-10, relating to definitions relative to bioterrorism protection for emergency providers; (72) Code Section 31-40-2, relating to issuance of permits for tattoo studios; (73) Code Section 31-40-5, relating to rules and regulations relative to tattoo studios;

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(74) Code Section 31-40-6, relating to enforcement of chapter regulating tattoo studios; (75) Code Section 31-40-8, relating to a public education program relative to tattoo studios; (76) Code Section 31-43-3, relating to the creation of the Commission on Men's Health; (77) Code Section 31-45-8, relating to inspections by the county board of health of public swimming pools; (78) Code Section 31-45-9, relating to suspension or revocation of permit for a public swimming pool; (79) Code Section 31-45-10, relating to rules and regulations relative to public swimming pools; (80) Code Section 31-45-11, relating to enforcement of rules and regulations relative to public swimming pools; (81) Code Section 31-47-1, relating to the purpose of the Arthritis Prevention and Control Program; (82) Code Section 33-24-59.2, relating to insurance coverage for equipment and selfmanagement training for individuals with diabetes; (83) Code Section 33-44-3, relating to the creation of the Georgia High Risk Health Insurance Plan; (84) Code Section 34-9-1, relating to definitions relative to workers' compensation; (85) Code Section 35-1-8, relating to acquisition, collection, classification, and preservation of information assisting in identifying deceased persons and locating missing persons; (86) Code Section 37-2-2, relating to definitions relative to the administration of mental health, developmental disabilities, addictive diseases, and other disability services; (87) Code Section 37-2-3, relating to designation of boundaries for mental health, developmental disabilities, and addictive diseases regions; (88) Code Section 37-2-5, relating to regional planning boards establishing policy and direction for disability services; (89) Code Section 37-2-6.2, relating to employees whose jobs include duties or functions which became duties or functions of a community service board on July 1, 1994; (90) Code Section 37-2-6.4, relating to reconstituting or converting of organizational structure of community service boards; (91) Code Section 37-10-2, relating to the Interstate Compact on Mental Health; (92) Code Section 38-3-22, relating to the Governor's emergency management powers and duties; (93) Code Section 38-3-51, relating to emergency powers of the Governor; (94) Code Section 40-5-25, relating to applications for instruction permits and drivers' licenses;

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(95) Code Section 40-6-392, relating to chemical tests for alcohol or drugs in blood relating to violations of driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or other intoxicating substances; (96) Code Section 42-1-7, relating to notification to transporting law enforcement agency of inmate's or patient's infectious or communicable disease; (97) Code Section 42-4-6, relating to confinement and care of tubercular inmates; (98) Code Section 42-4-32, relating to sanitation and health requirements for jails; (99) Code Section 42-5-52, relating to classification and separation of inmates generally; (100) Code Section 42-5-52.2, relating to testing of prison inmates for HIV; (101) Code Section 43-10-6, relating to rules and regulations as to sanitary requirements of beauty shops, beauty salons, schools of cosmetology, schools of esthetics, schools of hair design, and schools of nail care; (102) Code Section 43-11-74, relating to direct supervision requirement of dental hygienists by a licensed dentist; (103) Code Section 43-14-2, relating to definitions relative to the regulation of electrical contractors, plumbers, conditioned air contractors, low-voltage contractors, and utility contractors; (104) Code Section 43-18-46, relating to grounds for denial or revocation of license or registration to operate a funeral establishment or to practice embalming or funeral directing; (105) Reserved; (106) Code Section 43-34-26.1, relating to influenza vaccine protocol agreements; (107) Code Section 45-9-1, relating to general provisions relative to insuring and indemnification of state officers and employees; (108) Code Section 45-18-1, relating to definitions relative to the state employees' health insurance plan; (109) Code Section 45-18-32, relating to administration of deferred compensation plans for employees of the state; (110) Code Section 46-11-4, relating to regulation of transportation of hazardous materials on public roads of the state generally; (111) Code Section 50-13-4, relating to procedural requirements for adoption, amendment, or repeal of rules by a state agency; (112) Code Section 50-16-3, relating to property of state boards and departments; (113) Reserved; and (114) Code Section 50-18-76, relating to written matter exempt from disclosure under vital records laws.
SECTION 6-4. The following Code sections of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated are amended by replacing "Board of Community Health" wherever it occurs with "Board of Public Health":
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(2) Code Section 31-11-2, relating to definitions relative to emergency medical services; (3) Code Section 31-11-3, relating to recommendations by local coordinating entity as to administration of the Emergency Medical Systems Communication Program; (4) Code Section 31-11-31.1, relating to license fees on ambulance services; (5) Code Section 31-12-14, relating to breast cancer, prostate cancer, and ovarian cancer research program fund; (6) Code Section 42-9-12, relating to appointment of replacement for incapacitated member on the State Board of Pardons and Paroles; and (7) Code Section 43-7-9, relating to general powers and duties of the State Board of Barbers.
SECTION 6-5. The following Code sections of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated are amended by replacing "commissioner of community health" and "commissioner of the department of community health" wherever either term occurs with "commissioner of public health":
(1) Code Section 8-2-24, relating to appointment of advisory committee relating to state building, plumbing, and electrical codes; (2) Code Section 12-5-524, relating to the creation of the Water Council; (3) Code Section 16-12-141, relating to when abortion is legal; (4) Code Section 16-12-141.1, relating to disposal of aborted fetuses; (5) Code Section 21-2-231, relating to lists of persons convicted of felonies, persons declared mentally incompetent, and deceased persons provided to Secretary of State with respect to registration of voters; (6) Code Section 26-2-393, relating to enforcement of article relating to nonprofit food sales and food service; (7) Code Section 31-9A-2, relating to definitions relative to the "Woman's Right to Know Act"; (8) Code Section 31-10-1, relating to definitions relative to vital records; (9) Code Section 31-11-2, relating to definitions relative to emergency medical services; (10) Code Section 31-11-36, relating to suspension or revocation of licenses for ambulance services; (11) Code Section 31-16-3, relating to functions of the Kidney Disease Advisory Committee; (12) Code Section 31-27-7, relating to emergency powers of the Governor regarding mass gatherings; (13) Code Section 31-35-10, relating to definitions relative to bioterrorism protection for emergency responders; (14) Code Section 31-36A-7, relating to petition for health care placement transfer, admission, or discharge order by health care facility; (15) Code Section 31-47-2, relating to the role and duties of the commissioner relative to the arthritis prevention and control program;

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(16) Code Section 31-47-3, relating to the acceptance of grants for the arthritis prevention and control program; (17) Code Section 38-2-10, relating to use of National Guard in drug law enforcement, provision of medical care in medically underserved areas, and for youth opportunity training programs; (18) Code Section 42-4-32, relating to sanitation and health requirements in jails generally; (19) Code Section 42-9-12, relating to appointment of replacement for incapacitated member on the State Board of Pardons and Paroles; (20) Code Section 43-1A-4, relating to the Occupational Regulation Review Council; (21) Code Section 43-45-3, relating to creation of the State Structural Pest Control Commission; (22) Code Section 45-9-73, relating to the creation of the Georgia Public School Personnel Indemnification Commission; (23) Code Section 45-9-83, relating to the creation of the Georgia State Indemnification Commission; and (24) Code Section 45-9-110, relating to authorization for consolidation of unemployment compensation claim matters under the commissioner of administrative services.
SECTION 6-6. The following Code sections of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated are amended by replacing "division" and "division's" with "department" and "department's", respectively:
(1) Code Section 31-41-13, relating to notice of lead poisoning hazard; (2) Code Section 31-41-14, relating to abatement of lead poisoning hazard; (3) Code Section 31-41-16, relating to certificate evidencing compliance; and (4) Code Section 31-41-17, relating to advice regarding cleaning activities in homes occupied by children with elevated blood lead levels.
PART VII Effective Date and Repealer.
SECTION 7-1. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2011.
SECTION 7-2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
Representative Channell of the 116th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 214.
On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

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E Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams N Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood N Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell E Benfield Y Benton Y Black N Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns N Byrd Y Carter N Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas N Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs
Dollar Y Drenner N Dudgeon N Dukes N Dutton
Ehrhart E England
Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin
Harden, B N Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett N Hatfield Y Heard

Y Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes N Holt N Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs
James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin E Martin Y Maxwell

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris
Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake
Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders E Scott, M N Scott, S

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B
Sims, C N Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre N Spencer
Stephens, M Y Stephens, R
Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley N Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu E Walker Y Watson
Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson E Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 142, nays 18.

The motion prevailed.

House of Representatives 401 Paul D. Coverdell Legislative Office Building
Atlanta, Georgia 30334

March 31, ad 2011

Dear Mr. Clerk,

Article III, Section V, Paragraph III, of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, provides in part that "No bill shall pass which refers to more than one subject matter."

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Further, Article I, Section II, Paragraph V, provides that "Legislative acts in violation of this Constitution or the Constitution of the United States are void, and the judiciary shall so declare them." This version of HB 214 unconstitutionally refers to more than one subject matter. As such, I was unable to vote in favor of it.
Respectfully,
/s/ Bobby Franklin
The Speaker announced the House in recess until 4:45 o'clock, this afternoon.
The Speaker Pro Tem called the House to order.
The Speaker Pro Tem announced the House in recess until 5:15 o'clock, this afternoon.
The Speaker called the House to order.
Representative Williams of the 4th District, Chairman of the Committee on Regulated Industries, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Regulated Industries 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 143 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Williams of the 4th
Chairman
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 793. By Representatives Hugley of the 133rd, Smyre of the 132nd, Smith of the 131st, Morgan of the 39th, Randall of the 138th and others:
A RESOLUTION expressing regret at the passing of Vanessa F. Booker Morgan; and for other purposes.
HR 794. By Representatives Davis of the 109th, Welch of the 110th, Baker of the 78th, Mayo of the 91st and Mosby of the 90th:

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A RESOLUTION honoring Miracle's Mile, Miracle Parham Williams, and the many children within the State of Georgia who have left us much too soon; and for other purposes.
HR 795. By Representatives Baker of the 78th, Neal of the 75th, Fullerton of the 151st and Bell of the 58th:
A RESOLUTION commending Davis Nguyen, Lovejoy High School's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
HR 796. By Representatives Holmes of the 125th and Epps of the 140th:
A RESOLUTION commending Tetse Hooten, the 2011 Gray Station Middle School Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 797. By Representatives Holmes of the 125th and Epps of the 140th:
A RESOLUTION commending Kandy Kemp, the 2011 Jones County High School Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 798. By Representatives Holmes of the 125th and Epps of the 140th:
A RESOLUTION commending Natalie Register, the 2011 Turner Woods Elementary School Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 799. By Representatives Holmes of the 125th and Epps of the 140th:
A RESOLUTION commending Ashley Turner, the 2011 Wells Elementary School Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 800. By Representatives Holmes of the 125th and Epps of the 140th:
A RESOLUTION commending Nancy Ward, the 2011 Dames Ferry Elementary School Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 801. By Representatives Holmes of the 125th and Epps of the 140th:
A RESOLUTION commending Roban Johnson, the 2011 Clifton Ridge Middle School Teacher of the Year and Jones County School System's Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.

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HR 802. By Representatives Holmes of the 125th and Epps of the 140th:
A RESOLUTION commending Jenifer Beaver, the 2011 Gray Elementary School Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 803. By Representatives Coleman of the 97th, Dickson of the 6th, Maxwell of the 17th, Clark of the 104th and Ashe of the 56th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia School Boards Association on 60 years of stellar service to local boards of education in Georgia; and for other purposes.
HR 804. By Representatives Smith of the 70th and Nix of the 69th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Deputy William "Willie" Amos Cammon; and for other purposes.
HR 805. By Representatives Smith of the 70th and Horne of the 71st:
A RESOLUTION honoring military veterans of the Vietnam War and commending efforts to bring a display of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Traveling Wall to Coweta County; and for other purposes.
HR 806. By Representative Smith of the 70th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Roscoe Jenkins Funeral Home on the occasion of its 100th anniversary; and for other purposes.
HR 807. By Representatives Dukes of the 150th and Taylor of the 55th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Jerome Taylor; and for other purposes.
The following Resolution of the House was read:
HR 791. By Representative O`Neal of the 146th
A RESOLUTION
Relative to adjournment; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that, unless otherwise provided by subsequent resolution of the General Assembly, the meeting dates

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and dates of adjournment for the 2011 regular session of the General Assembly for the period of Friday, April 1, 2011, through Thursday, April 14, 2011, shall be as follows:

Friday, April 1 through Sunday, April 10 ............................... in adjournment Monday, April 11 .................................................................... in session for legislative day 38 Tuesday, April 12 .................................................................... in session for legislative day 39 Wednesday, April 13 ............................................................... in adjournment Thursday, April 14 .................................................................. in session for legislative day 40

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, as authorized by Code Section 28-1-2, the hours for closing and convening the Senate on each day may be as ordered by the Senate; and the hours for closing and convening the House on each day may be as ordered by the House.

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

E Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams E Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell E Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell
Cheokas Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton
Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd E Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B E Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Y Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs
James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson
Johnson Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick
Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey E Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin E Martin Y Maxwell

E Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak E Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece E Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders E Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B
Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K
Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu E Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

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On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 158, nays 0.
The Resolution was adopted.
Due to a mechanical malfunction, the vote of Representative Smith of the 70th was not recorded on the preceding roll call. She wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon.
The following messages were received from the Senate through Mr. Ewing, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following resolution of the Senate:
SR 544. By Senator Rogers of the 21st:
A RESOLUTION relative to adjournment; and for other purposes.
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate adheres to its substitute and has appointed a Committee of Conference on the following bill of the House:
HB 78. By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, Jones of the 46th, O`Neal of the 146th, England of the 108th, Collins of the 27th and others:
A BILL to make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal year beginning July 1, 2011 and ending June 30, 2012.
The President has appointed as a Committee of Conference on the part of the Senate the following Senators: Hill of the 4th, Tolleson of the 20th, and Unterman of the 45th.
Representative O'Neal of the 146th moved that the House do now adjourn until 1:00 o'clock, P.M., Monday, April 11, 2011, and the motion prevailed.
Pursuant to the adjournment Resolution previously adopted by the House and Senate, the Speaker announced the House adjourned until 1:00 o'clock, P.M., Monday, April 11, 2011.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Monday, April 11, 2011

Thirty-Eighth Legislative Day

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 1:00 o'clock, P.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.

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

E Abdul-Salaam Abrams Allison Amerson Anderson Ashe Atwood Austin
E Baker Battles Bearden Beasley-Teague Bell Benfield Benton Black Braddock Brockway Brooks Bruce Bryant Buckner Burns Byrd Carter Casas Channell Cheokas Clark, J Clark, V Coleman Collins

Cooke Coomer Cooper Crawford Davis Dempsey Dickerson Dickey Dickson Dobbs Dollar Drenner Dudgeon E Dukes Dutton Ehrhart England Epps, C Epps, J Evans Floyd Fludd Franklin Frazier Fullerton Gardner Geisinger Golick Gordon Greene Hamilton Hanner

Harden, B Harden, M Harrell Hatchett Hatfield Heard Hembree Hill Holcomb Holmes Holt Horne Howard Huckaby Hugley Jackson Jacobs Jasperse Jerguson Johnson Jones, S Kaiser Kendrick Kidd Knight Lane Lindsey Long E Maddox, B Maddox, G Manning Marin

Martin Maxwell Mayo McBrayer McCall McKillip Mills Mitchell Murphy Neal, J Neal, Y Nimmer Nix Oliver O'Neal Pak Parent Parrish Parsons Peake Powell, A Powell, J Purcell Ramsey E Randall Reece Rice Roberts Rogers Rynders Scott, M

Scott, S Setzler E Shaw Sheldon Sims, B Smith, E Smith, K Smith, L Smith, R Smith, T Spencer Stephens, M Stephens, R Talton Tankersley Taylor, D Taylor, R Taylor, T Teasley Thomas Tinubu Watson Weldon Wilkerson Wilkinson Willard Williams, A Williams, R Williamson Yates Ralston, Speaker

The following members were off the floor of the House when the roll was called:

Representatives Dawkins-Haigler of the 93rd, Henson of the 87th, Houston of the 170th, Hudson of the 124th, James of the 135th, Jordan of the 77th, Lucas of the 139th, Meadows of the 5th, Mosby of the 90th, Pruett of the 144th, Riley of the 50th, Sims of the 169th, Stephenson of the 92nd, Walker of the 107th, and Williams of the 89th.

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They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Pastor Andy Cunningham, Griffin, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Cheokas of the 134th, Vice-Chairman of the Committee on Information and Audits, reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day had been read and found to be correct.
By unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.
3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.
4. Reports of Standing Committees.
5. Third reading and passage of Local uncontested Bills.
6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 633. By Representatives Oliver of the 83rd, Houston of the 170th, Manning of the 32nd, Brockway of the 101st, Pruett of the 144th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for the parent and child relationship generally, so as to create a state-wide reporting system for child abuse and suspected child abuse; to provide for definitions; to illustrate the possible usage of information collected by a centralized system; to provide for immunity from liability; to provide for confidentiality of information; to amend Chapter 11 of Title 15 and Chapter 5 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to juvenile proceedings and

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programs and protection for children and youth, respectively, so as to provide for cross-references; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 634. By Representatives Sheldon of the 105th, Rice of the 51st, Coleman of the 97th, Harrell of the 106th and Casas of the 103rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-5-24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to installment payment of ad valorem taxes, so as to change the provisions relative to population brackets and the census regarding interest on unpaid ad valorem taxes in each county of this state having a population of 800,000 or more according to the United States decennial census of 2000 or any future such census, so that such provisions remain applicable to such counties; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 635. By Representatives Lucas of the 139th, Peake of the 137th, Randall of the 138th, Epps of the 140th, Dickey of the 136th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled "Macon Water Commissioners - Pension Plan," approved December 30, 1953 (Ga. L. 1953, p. 2831), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 24, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 3947), an Act approved April 4, 1996 (Ga. L. 1996, p. 4042), an Act approved May 17, 2004 (Ga. L. 2004, p. 4384), and an Act approved May 5, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 4392), so as to change the normal retirement age for certain employees; to change the definition of the term "disability"; to provide the actuarial equivalent basis which is stated in the document; to provide for certain limitations on compensation and benefits; to provide for related matters; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.
HB 636. By Representatives Jacobs of the 80th and Taylor of the 79th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to incorporate the City of Brookhaven in DeKalb County; to provide for a charter for the City of Brookhaven; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the city; to provide for general powers and limitations on powers; to provide for a governing

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authority of such city and the powers, duties, authority, election, terms, method of filling vacancies, compensation, expenses, qualifications, prohibitions, and districts relative to members of such governing authority; to provide for inquiries and investigations; to provide for organization and procedures; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 637. By Representatives Hembree of the 67th, Amerson of the 9th, Holt of the 112th, Meadows of the 5th and Kidd of the 141st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 34-9-264 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to compensation for loss of hearing caused by harmful noise under workers' compensation, so as to revise certain provisions relating to hearing level frequencies; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industrial Relations.
HB 638. By Representative Greene of the 149th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Randolph County and provide for its powers and duties; to provide for the composition of the board and the appointment, qualification, and terms of its members; to provide for filling of vacancies and removal of members; to provide for oaths and privileges; to relieve certain boards and officers of certain powers and duties and provide for the transfer of certain items to the newly created board; to abolish certain boards and officers; to provide for meetings and procedures; to provide for the elections supervisor and the powers and duties of such elections supervisor; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HR 760. By Representative McCall of the 30th:
A RESOLUTION authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Jackson County, Georgia; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

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HR 761. By Representatives Collins of the 27th, Rogers of the 26th, Mills of the 25th and Benton of the 31st:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Georgia so as to allow for a county school district in which one or more independent school districts are located to authorize, impose, levy, collect, and distribute a sales and use tax for educational purposes without the participation of all the independent school districts located within the county, conditioned upon approval by a majority of the qualified voters residing within the limits of the local taxing jurisdiction voting in a referendum thereon; to provide for a method of distribution for taxes simultaneously collected by a county school district and an independent school district within the county; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HR 792. By Representative Sims of the 169th:
A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on the National Popular Vote Initiative, which would guarantee the Presidency to the presidential candidate who receives the most popular votes in all 50 states; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HR 808. By Representatives Beasley-Teague of the 65th, Abrams of the 84th, Marin of the 96th, Stephens of the 164th, McCall of the 30th and others:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Gambling Addiction Trust Fund; to provide for nonlapsing of funds therein; to authorize the dedication of certain taxes to be deposited into such fund; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Rules.
HR 809. By Representatives Beasley-Teague of the 65th, Abrams of the 84th, Marin of the 96th, Stephens of the 164th, McCall of the 30th and others:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Alcohol Abuse Trust Fund; to provide for nonlapsing of funds therein; to authorize the dedication of certain taxes to be deposited into such

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fund; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Special Rules.

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

HB 630 HR 758

HB 632 SB 266

Representative Channell of the 116th District and Senator Heath of the 31st District, Co-Chairmen of the Special Joint Committee on Georgia Revenue Structure, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Special Joint Committee on Georgia Revenue Structure has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed us to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:

HB 388 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Representative Channell of the 116th /s/ Senator Heath of the 31st
Co-Chairmen

Representative Hamilton of the 23rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Governmental Affairs, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Governmental 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 160 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Hamilton of the 23rd
Chairman

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Representative Cooper of the 41st District, Chairman of the Committee on Health and Human Services, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Health and Human Services 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 757 SB 76 SB 135 SB 187

Do Pass Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute Do Not Pass

SB 66 SB 100 SB 183 SB 211

Do Pass Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Cooper of the 41st
Chairman

Representative Sims of the 169th District, Chairman of the Committee on IntraGovernmental Coordination, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Intra-Governmental Coordination 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 622 HB 624 HB 627 HB 629 SB 129 SB 254

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 623 HB 626 HB 628 HB 631 SB 148

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Sims of the 169th
Chairman

Representative Willard of the 49th District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

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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 26 SB 112 SB 234

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute

SB 52 Do Pass, by Substitute SB 172 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Willard of the 49th
Chairman

Representative Bearden of the 68th District, Chairman of the Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security 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 186 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Bearden of the 68th
Chairman

The following Resolution of the House, referred to the House Rules Subcommittee on Invites, was reported by the Committee on Rules with the following recommendation:

HR 741 Do Pass

Representative Smith of the 168th District, Chairman of the Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs has had under consideration the following Bill of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:

SB 141 Do Pass

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Respectfully submitted, /s/ Smith of the 168th
Chairman

The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR MONDAY, APRIL 11, 2011

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 38th Legislative Day as enumerated below:

DEBATE CALENDAR

Open Rule

None

Modified Open Rule

None

Modified Structured Rule

Pursuant to Rule 33.3, debate shall be limited to no longer than one hour per Bill. Time to be allocated at the discretion of the Speaker

SB 79 SB 184

Local Boards of Education; members shall serve terms of no less than four years in length; provide for phase-in period (Substitute)(Ed-Lindsey-54th) Carter-1st Teachers/School Personnel; provide requirements for reduction in force policies; sanctions (Substitute)(Ed-Jones-46th) Williams-19th

Structured Rule

None

Bills and Resolutions on this calendar may be called in any order the Speaker desires.

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Respectfully submitted, /s/ Meadows of the 5th
Chairman
The Speaker Pro Tem assumed the Chair.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the House were withdrawn from the Local Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination Local:
HB 624. By Representative Hatfield of the 177th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of Ware County, approved March 15, 1963 (Ga. L. 1963, p. 2237), as amended, so as to provide that citizens of Ware County shall have the right to address or speak to the commissioners on official actions or other topics relating to the business of the board of commissioners at meetings of the board of commissioners by expressing their desire to speak no later than the beginning of the meeting at which such citizens desire to address or speak to the commissioners; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 626. By Representative Hatfield of the 177th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners for Ware County, approved March 15, 1963 (Ga. L. 1963, p. 2237), as amended, so as to provide for receipt of performance audits as a condition precedent to making certain payments; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 627. By Representative Hatfield of the 177th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Waycross, approved August 17, 1909 (Ga. L. 1909, p. 1456), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 13, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 4916), so as to provide for receipt of performance audits as a condition precedent to making certain payments; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the House and Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

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HB 622. By Representative Rynders of the 152nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Poulan, approved April 10, 1998 (Ga. L. 1998, p. 4367), as amended, so as to change the terms of office of the mayor and councilmembers; to provide for related matters; 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.
HB 623. By Representative Clark of the 98th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Buford to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 48-13-51 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; 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.
HB 628. By Representative Taylor of the 173rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Coolidge, approved June 2, 2010 (Ga. L. 2010, p. 3828), so as to change provisions relating to the time of holding of municipal elections; to provide for related matters; 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.
HB 629. By Representatives Collins of the 27th, Rogers of the 26th, Mills of the 25th and Benton of the 31st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Hall County Family Connection Network; to provide for a short title; to provide for findings and determinations; to provide for definitions; to provide for the creation of the network; to provide for the membership of the network; to provide for the organization and meetings of the network; to provide for the purposes for which the network is created; to provide the powers and duties of the network; to provide that the members of the network shall be trustees; to provide for certain exemptions from taxation, levy and sale, garnishment, and attachment; to provide for the court in which actions against the network may

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be brought; to provide for construction; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; 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.
HB 631. By Representatives Dickey of the 136th and James of the 135th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Byron, approved February 13, 1941 (Ga. L. 1941, p. 1210), as amended, so as to change the corporate limits of the City of Byron; to provide an effective date; 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.
SB 148. By Senators Carter of the 1st and Jackson of the 2nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act completely revising the laws relative to the governing authority of Chatham County, approved March 29, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 5050), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 30, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 3992), so as to remove the term limitations on the office of chairperson; to conform the residency requirement for chairperson to general law; to provide for related matters; to provide a referendum; to provide for effective dates and automatic repeal; 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.
SB 254. By Senators Tippins of the 37th, Stoner of the 6th, Rogers of the 21st, Hill of the 32nd and Thompson of the 33rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Cobb CountyMarietta Water Authority, approved February 21, 1951 (Ga. L. 1951, p. 497), as amended, so as to change provisions relating to the terms of office of members of the authority; to change provisions relating to vacancies in office; to change provisions relating to removal of members for cause; to provide for related matters; 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.

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By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:
HB 555. By Representatives Clark of the 104th and Brockway of the 101st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create a new charter for the City of Lawrenceville, approved March 28, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 4961), as amended, so as to amend the duties of the mayor; to provide for the establishment of a position of city manager; to provide for the duties and responsibilities of the city manager; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Senate substitute was read:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend an Act to create a new charter for the City of Lawrenceville, approved March 28, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 4961), as amended, so as to amend the duties of the mayor; to provide for the establishment of a position of city manager; to provide for the duties and responsibilities of the city manager; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. An Act to create a new charter for the City of Lawrenceville, approved March 28, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 4961), as amended, is amended by revising Section 2.29 as follows:
"SECTION 2.29. Powers and duties of mayor.
The mayor shall have the following powers and duties: (1) To preside at meetings of the city council; (2) To be the head of the city for purposes of service of process and for ceremonial purposes and to be the official spokesman for the city and the chief advocate of policy; (3) To see that all laws and ordinances of the city are faithfully executed; (4) To recommend to the council such measures relative to the affairs of the city, improvement of the government, and promotion of the welfare of its inhabitants as such officer may deem expedient; (5) To administer oaths and to take affidavits;

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(6) To sign as a matter of course on behalf of the city all written and approved contracts, ordinances, and other instruments executed by the city which by law are required to be in writing; (7) To vote on matters before the city council and be counted toward a quorum as any other council member upon the occurrence of one of the following events:
(A) Only two members of the city council are present at a properly called regular, special, or emergency meeting of the mayor and council; or (B) To cast a tie-breaking vote; (8) To work with the city manager to prepare and submit to the city council a recommended annual operating budget and recommended capital budget; (9) To work with the city manager to provide for an annual audit of all accounts of the city; and (10) To fulfill such other executive and administrative duties as the city council shall by ordinance establish."
SECTION 2. Said Act is further amended by revising Article 3 as follows:
"ARTICLE 3 Administrative affairs.
SECTION 3.10. City manager.
The mayor and council shall appoint a city manager who shall not be a councilmember. The city manager shall be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the city, shall prepare an annual budget for consideration by the mayor and council, shall provide financial reports on the fiscal condition of the city to the mayor and council on at least a quarterly basis, shall oversee and authorize purchases and expenditures by the city, and shall have such other powers and duties as the mayor and council prescribe by ordinance. The city manager shall not be subject to annual reappointments.
SECTION 3.11. City clerk.
The mayor and council shall appoint a city clerk who shall not be a councilmember. The city clerk shall be responsible to the mayor and council for the administration of all city affairs placed in the clerk's charge. The city clerk shall have such powers and duties as the mayor and council prescribe by ordinance. The city clerk shall not be subject to annual reappointments.
SECTION 3.12. City general superintendent.

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The mayor and council shall appoint a city general superintendent. Said superintendent shall be responsible to the mayor and council for all management and engineering affairs placed in the superintendent's charge. The superintendent shall have such powers and duties as the mayor and council prescribe by ordinance. The superintendent shall not be subject to annual reappointments.
SECTION 3.13. City attorney.
The mayor and council shall appoint a city attorney together with such assistant city attorneys as may be authorized and shall provide for the payment of such attorney or attorneys for service rendered to the city. The city attorney shall be responsible for representing and defending the city in all litigation in which the city is a party; may be the prosecuting officer in the municipal court; shall attend the meetings of the council as directed; shall advise the city council, mayor, and other officers and employees of the city concerning legal aspects of the city's affairs; and shall perform such other duties as may be required by the city attorney by virtue of holding the position as city attorney.
SECTION 3.14. Administrative and service departments.
(a) Except as otherwise provided in this charter, the city council, by ordinance, shall prescribe the functions or duties, and establish, abolish, or alter all nonelective administration of the affairs and government of this city. (b) Except as otherwise provided by this charter or by law, the directors of departments and other appointed officers of the city shall be appointed solely on the basis of their respective administrative and professional qualifications. (c) All appointive officers and directors of departments shall receive such compensation as prescribed by ordinance. (d) There shall be a director of each department or agency who shall be its principal officer. Each director shall be responsible for the administration and direction of the affairs and operations of the respective department or agency. (e) All directors under the supervision of the city manager shall be nominated by the city manager with confirmation of appointment by the city council.
SECTION 3.15. Boards, commissions, and authorities.
(a) The city council shall create by ordinance such boards, commissions, and authorities to fulfill any investigative, quasi-judicial, or quasi-legislative function the city council deems necessary, and shall by ordinance establish the composition, period of existence, duties, and powers thereof.

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(b) All members of boards, commissions, and authorities of the city shall be appointed by the city council for such terms of office and in such manner as shall be provided by ordinance, except where other appointing authority, terms of office, or manner of appointments is prescribed by this charter or by law. (c) The city council, by ordinance, may provide for the compensation and reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses of the members of any board, commission, or authority. (d) Except as otherwise provided by charter or by law, no member of any board, commission, or authority shall hold any elective office in the city. (e) Any vacancy on a board, commission, or authority of the city shall be filled for the unexpired term in the manner prescribed herein for original appointment, except as otherwise provided by this charter or by law. (f) No member of a board, commission, or authority shall assume office until the member has executed and filed with the clerk of the city an oath obligating the member to faithfully and impartially perform the duties of the member's office, such oath to be prescribed by ordinance and administered by the mayor. (g) Any member of a board, commission, or authority may be removed from office for cause by a vote of three members of the city council. (h) Except as otherwise provided by this charter or by law, each board, commission, or authority of the city shall elect one of its members as chairperson and one member as vice chairperson, and may elect as its secretary one of its own members or may appoint as secretary an employee of the city. Each board, commission, or authority of the city government may establish such bylaws, rules, and regulations, not inconsistent with this charter, ordinances of the city, or law, as it deems appropriate and necessary for the fulfillment of its duties or the conduct of its affairs. Copies of such bylaws, rules, and regulations shall be filed with the clerk of the city.
SECTION 3.16. Position classification and pay plans.
The city manager shall be responsible for the preparation of a position classification and pay plan which shall be submitted to the city council for approval. Such plan may apply to all employees of the city and any of its agencies, departments, boards, commissions, or authorities. When a pay plan has been adopted, the city council shall not increase or decrease the salary range applicable to any position except by amendment of such pay plan. For purposes of this action, all elected and appointed city officials are not city employees.
SECTION 3.17. Personnel policies.
The city council shall adopt rules and regulations consistent with this charter concerning:

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(1) The method of employee selection; (2) The administration of the position classification and pay plan, methods of promotion, and application of service ratings thereto, and transfer of employees within the classification plan; (3) Hours of work, vacation, sick time, and other leaves of absence, overtime pay, and the order and manner in which layoffs shall be effected; and (4) Such other personnel notices as may be necessary to provide for adequate and systematic handling of personnel affairs."

SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

By unanimous consent, the following roll call vote was made applicable to the previously read Bills.

On the passage of the Bills, and on the agreement to the Senate substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

E Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin E Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs
Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon E Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd
Fludd Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Hanner Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M

Y Heckstall Y Hembree
Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby
Hudson Y Hugley
Jackson Y Jacobs
James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson
Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd
Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long Y Lucas E Maddox, B Y Maddox, G

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix
Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey E Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts

Y Setzler E Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R
Smith, T Y Smyre
Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A
Williams, E

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Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Rogers Y Rynders
Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Williams, R Y Williamson
Yates Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bills, and on the agreement to the Senate substitute, the ayes were 155, nays 0.

The Bills, having received the requisite constitutional majority, were passed, and the House has agreed to the Senate substitute.

Representative Franklin of the 43rd would like to be recorded as voting "nay" on HBs 623 and 629.

Representative Spencer of the 180th 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" on HBs 622, 628, 629, 631, and SBs 148 and 254.

Representative Williams of the 89th 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.

Representative Spencer of the 180th 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" on HB 623.

Representative Shaw of the 176th was excused on the preceding roll call. He wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon.

SB 129. By Senator Carter of the 1st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act relating to the school system of the City of Savannah and Chatham County, approved March 21, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2636), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 28, 2010 (Ga. L. 2010, p. 3637), so as to remove certain qualifications for local board of education members; to restore terms of office for board members to four-year staggered terms; to provide for submission of this Act for approval under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; 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:

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E Abdul-Salaam N Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson N Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin E Baker Y Battles Y Bearden N Beasley-Teague N Bell N Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway N Brooks N Bruce Y Bryant N Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins
Cooke Coomer Y Cooper Crawford

Y Davis Dawkins-Haigler
Y Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson N Dobbs Y Dollar N Drenner Y Dudgeon E Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England
Epps, C Y Epps, J N Evans N Floyd
Fludd N Franklin N Frazier
Fullerton Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Hanner Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield N Heard

N Heckstall Y Hembree
Henson Y Hill N Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston N Howard
Huckaby Hudson Hugley Jackson Y Jacobs James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Jones, J Jones, S N Jordan N Kaiser N Kendrick Y Kidd Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long N Lucas E Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Manning N Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

N Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills N Mitchell N Morgan Y Morris N Mosby N Murphy Y Neal, J N Neal, Y
Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak N Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J
Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey E Randall N Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders Y Scott, M N Scott, S

Y Setzler E Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C N Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T N Smyre Y Spencer N Stephens, M Y Stephens, R N Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley N Thomas N Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon N Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard N Williams, A
Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson
Yates Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 106, nays 42.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Representative Williams of the 89th 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.

Representative Shaw of the 176th was excused on the preceding roll call. He wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon.

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

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Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate and House:
SB 265. By Senators Henson of the 41st and Thompson of the 5th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Lilburn, approved August 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4757), so as to change the corporate limits of the city; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 267. By Senator Bulloch of the 11th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Coolidge, approved June 2, 2010 (Ga. L. 2010, p. 3828), so as to provide for elections of the mayor and councilmembers; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 225. By Representatives Holmes of the 125th, England of the 108th and McCall of the 30th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to agriculture, so as to define a term; to provide that it shall be the policy of this state to promote sustainable agriculture; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 292. By Representatives Hembree of the 67th, Houston of the 170th, Rogers of the 26th and England of the 108th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to employment security, so as to extend certain contribution rates and credits; to change certain provisions relating to benefit experience; to continue provisions relating to administrative assessments; to extend the provision relating to automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 323. By Representatives Harden of the 28th, Allison of the 8th, Battles of the 15th, Rice of the 51st and Austin of the 10th:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-3-50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to perfection of a security interest in a motor vehicle, so as to change the time of perfection of a security interest; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 339. By Representatives Welch of the 110th, Willard of the 49th, Abrams of the 84th, Mills of the 25th, Maddox of the 127th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to emergency powers, so as to revise the courts to which a challenge of a quarantine or vaccination order may be brought; to revise the manner of appealing orders concerning such challenges; to remove the Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals from the definition of authorized judicial officials for certain judicial emergencies; to extend the duration of a judicial emergency order when a public health emergency exists; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 396. By Representatives Rice of the 51st, Marin of the 96th, Coleman of the 97th, Sheldon of the 105th, Casas of the 103rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to incorporate the City of Peachtree Corners; to provide a charter; to provide for boundaries and powers of the city; to provide for a governing authority of such city and the powers, duties, authority, election, terms, vacancies, compensation, expenses, qualifications, prohibitions, conflicts of interest, and suspension and removal from office relative to members of such governing authority; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 442. By Representatives Mills of the 25th, Rogers of the 26th, Collins of the 27th, Benton of the 31st and Clark of the 98th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the continuation of an alternative method of distribution of the net proceeds of the sales and use tax for educational purposes authorized under Article VIII, Section VI, Paragraph IV of the Constitution among the Hall County School District, City of Gainesville School District, and City of Buford Independent School District; to provide an effective date; to provide for applicability; to provide for automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 573. By Representative Black of the 174th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Brooks County and provide for its powers and duties; to define certain terms; to provide for the composition of the board and the selection, qualification, and terms of its members; to provide for resignation, succession, and removal of members and for filling vacancies; to provide for oaths and privileges; to relieve certain boards and officers of certain powers and duties and provide for the transfer of certain items to the newly created board; to abolish a certain board and officers; to provide for meetings and procedures; to provide for the elections supervisor and the powers and duties of such elections supervisor; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 574. By Representatives Dickson of the 6th and Williams of the 4th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to continue the Dalton Independent School System, the Dalton Independent School District, and the Board of Education for the Dalton Independent School System; to provide for the powers and duties of the board; to provide for continuation in office of current board members; to provide for elections, qualifications, posts, and terms of office of members of the board; to provide for vacancies in office; to provide for meetings, organization, and procedures of the board; to provide for ad valorem taxation; to provide for resolutions, orders, rules, and regulations; to provide for existing rights, interests, obligations, and liabilities; to provide for submission under the Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 575. By Representatives Dickson of the 6th and Williams of the 4th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Tunnell Hill to exercise all redevelopment and other powers under Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VII of the Constitution and Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the "Redevelopment Powers Law," as amended; to provide for a referendum; to provide effective dates; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 576. By Representatives Dickson of the 6th and Williams of the 4th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Varnell to exercise all redevelopment and other powers under Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VII of the Constitution and Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the "Redevelopment Powers Law," as amended; to provide for a referendum; to

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provide effective dates; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 581. By Representatives Dudgeon of the 24th, Amerson of the 9th and Hamilton of the 23rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend the Forsyth County Civil Service System Act creating the Forsyth County Civil Service System, approved March 13, 1978 (Ga. L. 1978, p. 3572), as amended, particularly by an Ordinance and Resolution adopted by the Board of Commissioners of Forsyth County December 9, 1996 (Ga. L. 1997, p. 4701), and by an Act approved May 29, 2007 (Ga. L. 2007, p. 4319), so as to exempt the chief deputy clerk of the Superior Court of Forsyth County and the office manager of the office of the clerk of Superior Court of Forsyth County from the application of the Forsyth County Civil Service System; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 582. By Representative Hanner of the 148th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the Town of Parrott; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the municipality; to provide for a governing authority of such municipality and the powers, duties, authority, election, terms, vacancies, compensation, expenses, qualifications, prohibitions, conflicts of interest, and suspension and removal from office relative to members of such governing authority; to provide for inquiries and investigations; to provide for oaths, organization, meetings, quorum, voting, rules, and procedures; to provide for ordinances and codes; to repeal a specific Act; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 584. By Representative Powell of the 29th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Hartwell, approved April 6, 1992, (Ga. L. 1992, p. 5476), so as to change the process for the appointment of committee members, committee chairpersons, and officers of the city council; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has passed by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bills of the House:

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HB 125. By Representatives Dickson of the 6th, England of the 108th and Burns of the 157th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-14-90 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Agricultural Education Advisory Commission, so as to change certain provisions relating to commission meetings; to repeal an automatic termination provision; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 280. By Representatives Harbin of the 118th, Ehrhart of the 36th, Rice of the 51st, Anderson of the 117th, Sheldon of the 105th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Georgia Emergency Telephone Number 9-1-1 Service Act of 1977," so as to correct a crossreference; to provide additional uses for Emergency Telephone System Fund moneys; to provide for the enhancement of dispatch and response activities and equipment of public safety personnel; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 421. By Representatives Welch of the 110th, Willard of the 49th, Manning of the 32nd and Atwood of the 179th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to criminal procedure, so as to change provisions relating to the proceedings upon a plea of mental incompetency to stand trial; to provide for definitions and the use of consistent terminology; to provide for a bench trial for competency proceedings; to provide for maximum commitment to the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities under certain circumstances; to amend the "Crime Victims' Bill of Rights" so as to change provisions relating to victim notification from the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 503. By Representatives Carter of the 175th and Golick of the 34th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 16 and Chapter 15 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sexual offenses and victim compensation, respectively, so as to provide for funding of certain medical examinations involved in certain sexual offenses; to provide for a definition; to provide for procedure; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The Senate has passed as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bills of the House:
HB 40. By Representatives Benton of the 31st, England of the 108th, Buckner of the 130th and Kaiser of the 59th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a short title; to amend Part 3 of Article 8 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to antifreeze, so as to provide that engine coolant or antifreeze sold in this state containing more than 10 percent ethylene glycol shall include denatonium benzoate as an aversive agent to render it unpalatable; to provide for applicability; to provide for a limitation on liability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 49. By Representatives Walker of the 107th, Davis of the 109th and Maddox of the 172nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to technical and adult education, so as to change the name of the State Board of Technical and Adult Education to the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia; to amend various provisions of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated to change references to reflect such name change; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 277. By Representatives Shaw of the 176th, Maddox of the 172nd, Roberts of the 154th, Williams of the 165th, Black of the 174th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act 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, so as to regulate the baiting and hunting of deer and feral hogs; to change certain provisions relating to unlawful enticement of game; to change certain provisions relating to seasons and bag limits, promulgation of rules and regulations by the Board of Natural Resources, possession of more than bag limit, and reporting number of deer killed; to change certain provisions relating to restrictions on hunting feral hogs; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following resolution of the House:

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HR 791. By Representative O`Neal of the 146th:
A RESOLUTION relative to adjournment; and for other purposes.
The Senate has agreed to the House substitute to the following bill of the Senate:
SB 122. By Senators Tolleson of the 20th, Williams of the 19th, Hooks of the 14th, Bulloch of the 11th, Golden of the 8th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 91 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government public works bidding, so as to provide for local government contracts related to planning, financing, constructing, acquiring, operating, or maintaining certain water reservoirs, facilities, and systems; to amend Part 2 of Article 1 of Chapter 23 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Water Supply Division of the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority, so as to provide for participation by the division in certain local water reservoir, facilities, and systems projects; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has disagreed to the House amendment to the following bill of the Senate:
SB 251. By Senators Shafer of the 48th, Goggans of the 7th, McKoon of the 29th and Hill of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, so as to provide for the transition from an annual renewal to a biennial renewal of licenses of agents, agencies, subagents, counselors, and adjusters; to provide for adjustment of licensing fees as necessary to accommodate biennial licensing; to provide for promulgation of rules and regulations by the Commissioner; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the Committees:
SB 265. By Senators Henson of the 41st and Thompson of the 5th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Lilburn, approved August 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4757), so as to change the corporate limits of the city; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.

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SB 267. By Senator Bulloch of the 11th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Coolidge, approved June 2, 2010 (Ga. L. 2010, p. 3828), so as to provide for elections of the mayor and councilmembers; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Benton of the 31st, Hatfield of the 177th, Spencer of the 180th, Sims of the 169th, Holcomb of the 82nd, and Kidd of the 141st.
The Speaker assumed the Chair.
The following Resolution of the House, favorably reported by the Committee on Rules, was read and adopted:
HR 741. By Representatives Rice of the 51st and Marin of the 96th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating the Norcross High School girls basketball team for winning their second consecutive Class AAAAA State Championship and inviting them to be recognized by 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 Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
SB 184. By Senators Williams of the 19th, Rogers of the 21st and Albers of the 56th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 7 of Article 17 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to termination, suspension, nonrenewal, demotion, or reprimand of teachers and other school personnel, so as to provide requirements for reduction in force policies; to provide for sanctions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to provide for improvement of teachers and retention of the most effective teachers; to establish a task force to review professional learning requirements and to make recommendations to the State Board of Education; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide requirements for reduction in force policies; to provide for sanctions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, is amended in Part 6 of Article 6, relating to employment of certificated professional personnel, by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"20-2-201.1. (a) The Department of Education shall establish the Professional Learning Rules Task Force for the purposes of reviewing current State Board of Education professional learning rules, reviewing current research regarding professional learning, providing suggestions for revisions to the rules, and providing suggestions for implementation. (b) The task force shall be composed of, at a minimum, the following members:
(1) One representative of the Professional Standards Commission; (2) One representative of the Department of Education; (3) One school system level professional learning coordinator; (4) One representative from the central office of the University System of Georgia; (5) One representative from a college of education within the University System of Georgia; (6) One representative from a private college of education in this state; (7) One representative from a regional educational service agency; (8) One representative local school superintendent; (9) One representative public school principal; (10) One representative public school elementary school teacher; (11) One representative public school middle school teacher; (12) One representative public school high school teacher; (13) One representative from the Georgia Staff Development Council; and (14) One representative from Learning Forward (National Staff Development Council). (c) The representative from the Department of Education shall serve as chairperson of the task force. The task force shall meet at the call of the chairperson. (d) Members of the task force shall serve without compensation.

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(e) The task force shall present recommendations for professional learning rules to the State Board of Education no later than July 1, 2013. Such recommendations shall include requiring principals, school system leaders, and state leaders to ensure that teachers have opportunities for professional learning and are consistent with major research findings and best practices regarding professional learning and shall be aligned with the revised rules of the Professional Standards Commission relating to certification renewal rules requiring the demonstration of the impact of professional learning on educator and student performance. Recommendations shall be included in revisions to the State Board of Education professional learning rules and shall be adopted on or before June 30, 2015. (f) This Code section shall be repealed in its entirety on July 1, 2015."

SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended in Part 7 of Article 17, relating to termination, suspension, nonrenewal, demotion, or reprimand of teachers and other school personnel, by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"20-2-948. (a) A local board of education shall not adopt or implement a policy that allows length of service to be the primary or sole determining factor when implementing a reduction in force. The local board shall consider as the primary factor the performance of the educator, one measure of which may be student academic performance. (b) Any policy that does not comply with subsection (a) of this Code section shall be considered invalid and the State Board of Education shall be authorized to take action to withhold all or any portion of state funds in accordance with Code Section 20-2-243. (c) This Code section shall not apply if a local board of education eliminates an entire program."

SECTION 3. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such 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:

N Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey N Dickerson

N Heckstall Y Hembree N Henson Y Hill

Y Mayo Y McBrayer
McCall Y McKillip

Y Setzler E Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B

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Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin E Baker Y Battles Y Bearden N Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield N Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway N Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas
Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper N Crawford

Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon E Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C N Epps, J Y Evans N Floyd N Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon N Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett N Hatfield N Heard

Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson N Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs N James Y Jasperse
Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J N Jones, S N Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long N Lucas E Maddox, B Y Maddox, G N Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris N Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish N Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey E Randall N Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders Y Scott, M N Scott, S

Y Sims, C N Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T N Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R
Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas N Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A N Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 141, nays 29.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

Representative Shaw of the 176th was excused on the preceding roll call. He wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon.

SB 79. By Senators Carter of the 1st, Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd and Stone of the 23rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local boards of education, so as to provide that members of local boards of education shall serve terms of no less than four years in length; to provide for a phase-in period; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The following Committee substitute was read:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local boards of education, so as to provide that members of local boards of education shall serve terms of no less than four years in length; to provide for a phase-in period; to provide for exceptions; to provide for certain requirements as to the composition and election of county boards of education in counties in which there is a homestead option sales and use tax and a county sales and use tax for educational purposes; to authorize the Governor to remove members of a local board of education if the local school system has not reattained full accreditation status within a certain amount of time; to provide for applicability; to provide for submission of certain provisions of this Act for preclearance under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local boards of education, is amended by revising Code Section 20-2-52, relating to terms of office of members of local boards of education, as follows:
"20-2-52. (a) Members Effective January 1, 2012, members of local boards of education shall be elected for terms of not less than four years, provided that longer terms of office may be unless their terms are otherwise provided by local Act or constitutional amendment.
(b)(1) Each local board of education shall have no more than seven members as provided by local Act. (2) This subsection shall not apply to a local board of education whose board size exceeds seven members as provided by local constitutional amendment or federal court order or pursuant to a local law in effect prior to July 1, 2010; provided, however, that if the local law of any such local board of education is amended to revise the number of members on such board, paragraph (1) of this subsection shall apply. (c) Members of local boards of education in office on July 1, 2011, who are serving terms of office of less than four years shall serve until December 31, 2012, and until their respective successors are elected and qualified. Members elected in 2011 shall serve until December 31, 2014, and until their respective successors are elected and qualified. Successors to all such members shall be elected to serve four-year terms of office and until their respective successors are elected and qualified.

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(d) The General Assembly, by local law, may provide for staggered terms of office and term limits for such offices. On and after January 1, 2015, the General Assembly by local law may provide for terms of less than four years for members of local boards of education."
SECTION 2. Said article is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"20-2-52.1. (a) On and after January 1, 2013, in counties in which there is being collected a homestead option sales and use tax pursuant to Article 2A of Chapter 8 of Title 48 and a county sales and use tax for educational purposes pursuant to Part 2 of Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 and the county board of education consists of more than seven members, such county boards of education shall comply with this Code section. Such county boards of education shall consist of seven members elected from single-member districts of approximately equal population. The number of members may be reduced to less than seven members by local legislation, but such members shall be elected from single-member districts of approximately equal population. (b) Unless otherwise provided by local law, such county boards of education shall select from among their membership a chairperson and vice chairperson at the first meeting of each odd-numbered year. (c) Unless otherwise provided by local law, such county boards of education shall serve staggered, four-year terms of office."
SECTION 3. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 20-2-73, relating to removal of local board members under certain circumstances, as follows:
"20-2-73. (a)(1) Notwithstanding Code Section 20-2-54.1 or any other provisions of law to the contrary, if a local school system or school is placed on the level of accreditation immediately preceding loss of accreditation for school board governance related reasons by one or more accrediting agencies included in subparagraph (6.1)(A) of paragraph (6.1) of Code Section 20-3-519, the State Board of Education shall conduct a hearing in not less than ten days nor more than 30 days and recommend to the Governor whether to suspend all eligible members of the local board of education with pay. If the State Board of Education makes such recommendation, the Governor may, in his or her discretion, suspend all eligible members of the local board of education with pay and, in consultation with the State Board of Education, appoint temporary replacement members who shall be otherwise qualified to serve as members of such board. (2) Notwithstanding Code Section 20-2-54.1 or any other provisions of law to the contrary, if a local school system or school has been placed on, as of the effective date of this paragraph, the level of accreditation immediately preceding loss of accreditation for school board governance related reasons by one or more accrediting

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agencies included in subparagraph (A) of paragraph (6.1) of Code Section 20-3-519 and does not reattain full accreditation status by July 1, 2011, the State Board of Education shall conduct a hearing in not less than ten days nor more than 30 days and recommend to the Governor whether to suspend all members of the local board of education with pay. If the State Board of Education makes such recommendation, the Governor may, in his or her discretion, suspend all members of the local board of education with pay and, in consultation with the State Board of Education, appoint temporary replacement members who shall be otherwise qualified to serve as members of such board. (b) Any local board of education member suspended under this Code section may petition the Governor for reinstatement no earlier than 30 days following suspension and no later than 60 days following suspension. In the event that a suspended member does not petition for reinstatement within the allotted time period, his or her suspension shall be converted into permanent removal, and the temporary replacement member shall become a permanent member and serve out the remainder of the term of the removed member. (c) Upon petition for reinstatement by a suspended local board of education member, the Governor or his or her designated agent shall conduct a hearing for the purpose of receiving evidence relative to whether the local board of education member's continued service on the local board of education is more likely than not to improve the ability of the local school system or school to retain or reattain its accreditation. The appealing member shall be given at least 30 days' notice prior to such hearing. Such hearing shall be held not later than 90 days after the petition is filed and in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act,' except that the individual conducting the hearing shall have the power to call witnesses and request documents on his or her own initiative. For purposes of said chapter and any hearing conducted pursuant to this Code section, the Governor shall be considered the 'agency' agency, and the Attorney General or his or her designee shall represent the interests of the Governor in the hearing. If it is determined that it is more likely than not that the local board of education member's continued service on the local board of education improves the ability of the local school system or school to retain or reattain its accreditation, the member shall be immediately reinstated; otherwise, the member shall be permanently removed, and the temporary replacement member shall become a permanent member and serve out the remainder of the term of the removed member or until the next general election which is at least six months after the member was permanently removed, whichever is sooner. Judicial review of any such decision shall be in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 50. (d) Paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of this This Code section shall apply only to a local school system or school which is placed on the level of accreditation immediately preceding loss of accreditation on or after July 1, 2010 the effective date of this subsection. (e) This Code section shall apply only to all local board of education members, regardless of when they were elected or appointed on or after July 1, 2010."

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SECTION 4. If a local school system or school is placed on the level of accreditation immediately preceding loss of accreditation on or after July 1, 2010, but prior to the effective date of this Act, local board of education members elected or appointed on or after July 1, 2010, but prior to the effective date of this Act shall be subject to the provisions of Code Section 20-2-73 as they existed on the day prior to the effective date of this Act.

SECTION 5. The Attorney General of Georgia shall cause Section 3 of this Act to be submitted for preclearance under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended, and such submission shall be made to the United States Department of Justice or filed with the appropriate court no later than 45 days after the date on which this Act is approved by the Governor or becomes law without such approval.

SECTION 6. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

SECTION 7. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Representative Taylor of the 55th moved that debate on SB 79 be extended by one hour, giving one hour to speakers in favor of the Bill and one hour to speakers opposed to the Bill.

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

Y Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams N Allison N Amerson N Anderson N Ashe N Atwood N Austin E Baker N Battles
Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield N Benton N Black N Braddock N Brockway
Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant

N Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler N Dempsey Y Dickerson N Dickey N Dickson N Dobbs N Dollar Y Drenner N Dudgeon Y Dukes N Dutton N Ehrhart N England Y Epps, C N Epps, J Y Evans N Floyd Y Fludd Y Franklin Y Frazier

Y Heckstall N Hembree Y Henson N Hill Y Holcomb N Holmes N Holt N Horne N Houston Y Howard N Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson N Jacobs Y James N Jasperse N Jerguson N Johnson N Jones, J Y Jones, S

Y Mayo N McBrayer
McCall N McKillip N Meadows N Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan N Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy
Neal, J Y Neal, Y N Nimmer N Nix N Oliver N O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent N Parrish N Parsons

Setzler E Shaw N Sheldon N Sims, B N Sims, C Y Smith, E N Smith, K N Smith, L N Smith, R N Smith, T
Smyre N Spencer Y Stephens, M
Stephens, R Y Stephenson N Talton N Tankersley N Taylor, D Y Taylor, R N Taylor, T N Teasley

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Y Buckner N Burns Y Byrd N Carter N Casas
Channell N Cheokas N Clark, J N Clark, V N Coleman N Collins N Cooke N Coomer
Cooper Y Crawford

N Fullerton Y Gardner N Geisinger N Golick Y Gordon N Greene N Hamilton
Hanner Y Harbin N Harden, B N Harden, M N Harrell N Hatchett
Hatfield Y Heard

Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick
Kidd N Knight N Lane N Lindsey Y Long Y Lucas E Maddox, B N Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin
Martin N Maxwell

N Peake N Powell, A
Powell, J N Pruett N Purcell
Ramsey E Randall Y Reece N Rice N Riley
Roberts Y Rogers N Rynders N Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Thomas Y Tinubu N Walker N Watson N Welch N Weldon Y Wilkerson N Wilkinson N Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E N Williams, R N Williamson N Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 59, nays 100.

The motion was lost.

The Committee substitute was adopted.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

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

N Abdul-Salaam N Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin E Baker Y Battles Y Bearden N Beasley-Teague N Bell N Benfield N Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway N Brooks N Bruce N Bryant N Buckner Y Burns N Byrd

N Davis N Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs N Dollar N Drenner Y Dudgeon N Dukes N Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England N Epps, C Y Epps, J N Evans N Floyd N Fludd N Franklin N Frazier N Fullerton N Gardner Y Geisinger

N Heckstall Y Hembree N Henson Y Hill N Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt N Horne Y Houston N Howard Y Huckaby N Hudson N Hugley N Jackson Y Jacobs N James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J
Jones, S N Jordan N Kaiser N Kendrick

N Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills N Mitchell N Morgan Y Morris N Mosby N Murphy Y Neal, J N Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal N Pak E Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C N Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T
Smyre N Spencer N Stephens, M Y Stephens, R N Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley N Thomas N Tinubu Y Walker

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Y Carter Y Casas
Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper N Crawford

N Golick Gordon
Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield N Heard

Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long N Lucas E Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning N Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey E Randall N Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders Y Scott, M N Scott, S

Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon N Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard N Williams, A N Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 109, nays 62.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

House of Representatives 401 Paul D. Coverdell Legislative Office Building
Atlanta, Georgia 30334

April 11, ad 2011

Dear Mr. Clerk,

Article III, Section V, Paragraph III, of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, provides in part that "No bill shall pass which refers to more than one subject matter." Further, Article I, Section II, Paragraph V, provides that "Legislative acts in violation of this Constitution or the Constitution of the United States are void, and the judiciary shall so declare them." This version of SB 79 unconstitutionally refers to more than one subject matter. As such, I was unable to vote in favor of it.

Respectfully,

/s/ Bobby Franklin

The following messages were received from the Senate through Mr. Ewing, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate has passed by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bills of the House:

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HB 46. By Representatives Jacobs of the 80th, Lindsey of the 54th, Oliver of the 83rd, Willard of the 49th, Lane of the 167th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 10 of Title 24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to securing attendance of witnesses and production and preservation of evidence, so as to repeal the "Uniform Foreign Depositions Act" and to replace such Act with the "Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act"; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for issuance and service of subpoenas; to provide for depositions and production and inspection of documents and tangible evidence; to provide for protective orders; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 53. By Representatives Bearden of the 68th, Ramsey of the 72nd and Powell of the 171st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 38 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to operators of private detective businesses and private security businesses, so as to clarify that persons certified by the Georgia Peace Officer Standard and Training Council are excluded from the provisions and regulations of this chapter; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the House:
HB 60. By Representatives Maddox of the 172nd and Black of the 174th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to scholarships, loans, and grants, so as to change certain provisions relating to a service cancelable loan fund and authorized types of service cancelable educational loans; to provide for a State Veterinary Education Board and its membership, powers, and duties; to provide for purchases of loans made for educational purposes to students who have completed a veterinary medical degree program; to provide for consideration for such purchases in the form of services rendered through the practice of certain veterinary medicine specialties in this state; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate and House:
SB 270. By Senator Bethel of the 54th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Eton, approved March 26, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 4689), so as to provide for the annexation of certain territory into the boundaries of the city; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 271. By Senator Grant of the 25th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to revise, modernize, and consolidate the provisions of local law relating to the State Court of Putnam County (formerly the County Court of Putnam County), approved April 4, 1997 (Ga. L. 1997, p. 3839), so as to provide that the State Court of Putnam County shall have concurrent jurisdiction with the Magistrate Court of Putnam County regarding violations of county ordinances of Putnam County; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 273. By Senator Gooch of the 51st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that the chief magistrate of Lumpkin County shall appoint the clerk of the Magistrate Court of Lumpkin County; to provide that the clerk's salary is to be fixed by the board of commissioners; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 294. By Representatives Maxwell of the 17th and Braddock of the 19th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Paulding County and to provide for its powers and duties, approved May 30, 2007 (Ga. L. 2007, p. 4382), so as to provide for staggered terms of office for members of the board; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 410. By Representatives Coleman of the 97th, Clark of the 98th, Brockway of the 101st and Sheldon of the 105th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act to create a new charter for the City of Suwanee," approved April 9, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p.

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3729), as amended, so as to provide that the term of any elected city official shall be declared vacant upon the occupant of such office qualifying for election to another office; to provide that municipal officers shall be elected by majority vote; to provide for applicability; to provide for submission for preclearance under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 484. By Representatives Meadows of the 5th and Jasperse of the 12th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Gordon County Public Facilities Authority and to provide for the appointment of members of the authority; to confer powers upon the authority; to authorize the issuance of revenue bonds of the authority payable from the revenues, tolls, fees, charges, and earnings of the authority, contract payments to the authority, and other moneys pledged therefor and to authorize the collection and pledging of the revenues, tolls, fees, charges, earnings, and contract payments of the authority for the payment of such revenue bonds; to provide for related matters; to provide for the separate enactment of each provision of this Act; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 511. By Representative Epps of the 128th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Greenville, Georgia; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the city; to provide for a governing authority of such city and the powers, duties, authority, election, terms, method of filling vacancies, compensation, qualifications, prohibitions, and removal from office relative to members of such governing authority; to provide for inquiries and investigations; to provide for organization and procedures; to provide for ordinances and codes; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 562. By Representative Pruett of the 144th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act entitled "An Act to abolish the office of Treasurer of Dodge County", approved August 16, 1920 (Ga. L. 1920), as amended; to provide that the county commission is authorized to appoint a chief financial officer and to designate his or her duties; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 569. By Representative Hatfield of the 177th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Charlton County and to provide for its powers and duties; to provide for

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definitions; to provide for the composition of the board and the selection and appointment of members; to provide for the qualification, terms, and removal of members; to provide for oaths and privileges; to provide for meetings, procedures, and vacancies; to relieve certain officers of powers and duties and to provide for the transfer of functions to the newly created board; to provide for certain expenditures of public funds; to provide for compensation of members of the board and personnel; to provide for offices and equipment; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 585. By Representatives Stephenson of the 92nd, Dickerson of the 95th, DawkinsHaigler of the 93rd and Kendrick of the 94th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing an annual salary for the judge of the Probate Court of Rockdale County in lieu of the fee system of compensation, approved March 4, 1969 (Ga. L. 1969, p. 2173), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 16, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 4770), so as to change the provisions relating to the compensation of such judge; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 592. By Representatives Brockway of the 101st, Clark of the 98th, Harrell of the 106th, Rice of the 51st, Coleman of the 97th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners of Gwinnett County, approved January 31, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 4658), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 20, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 3998), so as to repeal provisions relating to public dissemination of amounts expended by the county for professional services; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has passed by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bill of the House:
HB 588. By Representatives Mills of the 25th, Rogers of the 26th, Collins of the 27th and Benton of the 31st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating one or more community improvement districts in Hall County, Georgia (Ga. L. 2008, p. 4050), so as to change a certain provision relating to the location of such districts; to change provisions relating to the appointment of a member of the district board; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the House:
HB 92. By Representatives Hamilton of the 23rd, Meadows of the 5th, England of the 108th, Mosby of the 90th, Heard of the 114th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, so as to provide limitations on when in-person absentee balloting may be conducted; to provide for a period of advance voting; to provide for procedures; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bill of the House:
HB 116. By Representatives Parsons of the 42nd, Geisinger of the 48th, Baker of the 78th, Williams of the 89th and Rogers of the 26th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 46-2-28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the procedure for issuance of stocks, bonds, notes, or other debt by companies under the Public Service Commission's jurisdiction, so as to provide for exemption from those procedures under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the House:
HB 123. By Representatives Powell of the 171st, Bearden of the 68th, Willard of the 49th, Rynders of the 152nd, Battles of the 15th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-10-33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to removal or attempted removal of a weapon from a public official and punishment therefor, so as to clarify that the provision includes stun guns and tasers; to provide for related matters; to

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provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the Committees:
SB 270. By Senator Bethel of the 54th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Eton, approved March 26, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 4689), so as to provide for the annexation of certain territory into the boundaries of the city; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
SB 271. By Senator Grant of the 25th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to revise, modernize, and consolidate the provisions of local law relating to the State Court of Putnam County (formerly the County Court of Putnam County), approved April 4, 1997 (Ga. L. 1997, p. 3839), so as to provide that the State Court of Putnam County shall have concurrent jurisdiction with the Magistrate Court of Putnam County regarding violations of county ordinances of Putnam County; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
SB 273. By Senator Gooch of the 51st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that the chief magistrate of Lumpkin County shall appoint the clerk of the Magistrate Court of Lumpkin County; to provide that the clerk's salary is to be fixed by the board of commissioners; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 811. By Representative Rice of the 51st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Cameryn Massey; and for other purposes.

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HR 812. By Representatives Howard of the 121st, Frazier of the 123rd, Murphy of the 120th, Smith of the 122nd and Taylor of the 55th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. John "Doc" Bradley, Sr.; and for other purposes.
HR 813. By Representatives Sims of the 169th, Harbin of the 118th, Murphy of the 120th, Frazier of the 123rd and Anderson of the 117th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending University Hospital in Augusta and its cardiac ablation staff; and for other purposes.
HR 814. By Representatives Reece of the 11th and Clark of the 104th:
A RESOLUTION commending Eric Johansen, Coosa High School's 2011 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.
HR 815. By Representatives Reece of the 11th and Clark of the 104th:
A RESOLUTION honoring and celebrating the 100th birthday of Mrs. Geneva Hawkins; and for other purposes.
HR 816. By Representatives Reece of the 11th and Clark of the 104th:
A RESOLUTION commending Susan McCain, Trion High School's 2011 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.
HR 817. By Representatives Reece of the 11th and Clark of the 104th:
A RESOLUTION commending Evan Musick, Pepperell High School's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
HR 818. By Representatives Reece of the 11th and Clark of the 104th:
A RESOLUTION commending Courtney Cramer, Chattooga High School's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
HR 819. By Representatives Reece of the 11th and Clark of the 104th:
A RESOLUTION commending Zeb Greenberg, Trion High School's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.

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HR 820. By Representatives Reece of the 11th and Clark of the 104th:
A RESOLUTION commending Jared Vancuren, Coosa High School's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
HR 821. By Representatives Reece of the 11th and Clark of the 104th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Jessica Cook for outstanding contributions to education in the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.
HR 822. By Representatives Reece of the 11th and Clark of the 104th:
A RESOLUTION commending Angela Culbert, Chattooga High School's 2011 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.
HR 823. By Representatives Reece of the 11th and Clark of the 104th:
A RESOLUTION commending Dr. Bob McGraw, Pepperell High School's 2011 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.
HR 824. By Representative Channell of the 116th:
A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Otho Tucker; and for other purposes.
HR 825. By Representative Channell of the 116th:
A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Russell Wall; and for other purposes.
HR 826. By Representative Channell of the 116th:
A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Janell Ward; and for other purposes.
HR 827. By Representative Channell of the 116th:
A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Robbie McNeill; and for other purposes.

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HR 828. By Representative Channell of the 116th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending The Farmers Bank on its 100th anniversary; and for other purposes.
HR 829. By Representative Channell of the 116th:
A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, George Menke; and for other purposes.
HR 830. By Representative Channell of the 116th:
A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Barbara Pulliam-Davis; and for other purposes.
HR 831. By Representative Channell of the 116th:
A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Lauren Neal; and for other purposes.
HR 832. By Representative Channell of the 116th:
A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Julie Menke; and for other purposes.
HR 833. By Representative Channell of the 116th:
A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Sandra Meng; and for other purposes.
HR 834. By Representative Channell of the 116th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ronald and Virginia Starling on the occasion of their 75th wedding anniversary; and for other purposes.
HR 835. By Representative Channell of the 116th:
A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Russ Mitchell; and for other purposes.

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HR 836. By Representative Channell of the 116th:
A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Ellen Hester; and for other purposes.
HR 837. By Representative Channell of the 116th:
A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Chris Fedelem; and for other purposes.
HR 838. By Representative Channell of the 116th:
A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Tyron Jones; and for other purposes.
HR 839. By Representative Channell of the 116th:
A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Toni Furino; and for other purposes.
HR 840. By Representative Channell of the 116th:
A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Joe Carter; and for other purposes.
HR 841. By Representatives Dobbs of the 53rd and Lindsey of the 54th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Carson Davis Gray; and for other purposes.
HR 842. By Representatives Dobbs of the 53rd and Taylor of the 55th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Thornton John Denson; and for other purposes.
HR 843. By Representative Coomer of the 14th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Matthew Harris Gambill; and for other purposes.

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HR 844. By Representative Coomer of the 14th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Harbin Clinic of Rome, Georgia; and for other purposes.
HR 845. By Representative Coomer of the 14th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Thomas C. Lewis; and for other purposes.
HR 846. By Representative Coomer of the 14th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Joe E. Edwards; and for other purposes.
HR 847. By Representatives Holmes of the 125th and Dickey of the 136th:
A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Steve Mote, the 2011 Banks Stephens Middle School Teacher of the Year and Monroe County Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 848. By Representatives Purcell of the 159th, Parsons of the 42nd, Amerson of the 9th, Neal of the 1st, Mills of the 25th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Cortney Gillham; and for other purposes.
HR 849. By Representatives Holmes of the 125th and Dickey of the 136th:
A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Kevin Yancey, the 2011 Mary Persons High School Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 850. By Representatives Holmes of the 125th and Dickey of the 136th:
A RESOLUTION commending Mrs. Misti Sikes, the 2011 Samuel Hubbard Elementary School Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 851. By Representative Purcell of the 159th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Melissa Webb, a Georgia Teacher of the Year Finalist; and for other purposes.

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HR 852. By Representatives Holmes of the 125th and Dickey of the 136th:
A RESOLUTION commending Jared Lee, Mary Persons High School's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
HR 853. By Representatives Holmes of the 125th and Dickey of the 136th:
A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Diane Smith, Mary Persons High School's 2011 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.
HR 854. By Representatives Holmes of the 125th and Dickey of the 136th:
A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Randall Bigham, the 2011 Monroe County Achievement Center's Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 855. By Representative Holmes of the 125th:
A RESOLUTION commending Debbie King, the 2011 Jasper County Middle School Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 856. By Representative Jones of the 44th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Sigma Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority on the occasion of its 80th anniversary; and for other purposes.
HR 857. By Representative Jones of the 44th:
A RESOLUTION commending Pastor Stanley Calloway; and for other purposes.
HR 858. By Representative Abrams of the 84th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Ola Mae Richardson Smith; and for other purposes.
HR 859. By Representative Abdul-Salaam of the 74th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Marcus Polk; and for other purposes.

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HR 860. By Representatives Dobbs of the 53rd and Lindsey of the 54th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Francis McIntire Love; and for other purposes.
HR 861. By Representatives Dobbs of the 53rd and Lindsey of the 54th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending John Ownby Myer; and for other purposes.
HR 862. By Representatives Dobbs of the 53rd and Lindsey of the 54th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending William Martin Oglesby; and for other purposes.
HR 863. By Representatives Dobbs of the 53rd and Taylor of the 55th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Frank Hare Fallon; and for other purposes.
HR 864. By Representatives Dobbs of the 53rd and Taylor of the 55th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Taylor Blakeslee Wilby; and for other purposes.
HR 865. By Representatives Dobbs of the 53rd and Lindsey of the 54th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ben Lacy O'Callaghan III; and for other purposes.
HR 866. By Representatives Dobbs of the 53rd and Taylor of the 55th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Devin Hawkins Cox; and for other purposes.
HR 867. By Representatives Dobbs of the 53rd and Taylor of the 55th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending John Carter Chapman; and for other purposes.

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HR 868. By Representatives Dobbs of the 53rd and Taylor of the 55th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Robert Alexander Connelly; and for other purposes.
HR 869. By Representative Dobbs of the 53rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Darnell B. Tigner; and for other purposes.
HR 870. By Representative Dobbs of the 53rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dennis Benjamin Storrs; and for other purposes.
HR 871. By Representatives Dobbs of the 53rd and Lindsey of the 54th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Daniel Lee Bouck, Jr.; and for other purposes.
HR 872. By Representatives Dobbs of the 53rd and Lindsey of the 54th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Henry Randall Portwood, Jr.; and for other purposes.
HR 873. By Representatives Dobbs of the 53rd and Taylor of the 55th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Thomas Frederick Davenport IV; and for other purposes.
HR 874. By Representatives Dobbs of the 53rd and Lindsey of the 54th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Daniel Nelson Rue; and for other purposes.
HR 875. By Representatives Purcell of the 159th and Stephens of the 164th:
A RESOLUTION celebrating the 300th anniversary of the birth of Reverend Henry M. Muhlenberg; and for other purposes.

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HR 876. By Representatives Davis of the 109th, Welch of the 110th and Mayo of the 91st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Stan Berrong on the occasion of his 25th anniversary with Glen Haven Baptist Church; and for other purposes.
HR 877. By Representative Holmes of the 125th:
A RESOLUTION commending Amy Scroggs, the 2011 Jasper County High School and Jasper County School System Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 878. By Representatives Holmes of the 125th and Dickey of the 136th:
A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Jane Sanders, the 2011 Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Ewing, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the House:
HB 142. By Representatives Willard of the 49th and Maddox of the 127th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, so as to revise, modernize, and correct errors or omissions in said Code in furtherance of the work of the Code Revision Commission; to repeal portions of said Code, or Acts in amendment thereof, which have become obsolete, have been declared to be unconstitutional, or have been preempted or superseded by subsequent laws; to reenact the statutory portions of said Code, as amended; to provide for other matters relating to revision and reenactment of said Code; to provide for effect in event of conflicts; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 144. By Representatives Willard of the 49th and Maddox of the 127th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to retirement and pensions, so as to revise,

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modernize, and correct errors or omissions in said title in furtherance of the work of the Code Revision Commission; to repeal portions of said title, or Acts in amendment thereof, which have become obsolete, have been declared to be unconstitutional, or have been preempted or superseded by subsequent laws; to provide for effect in event of conflicts; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 147. By Representatives Watson of the 163rd, Cooper of the 41st, Ramsey of the 72nd, Hatchett of the 143rd and Pak of the 102nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 34A of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Patient Right to Know Act of 2001," so as to include information as to whether a physician has medical malpractice insurance as part of the physician profile; to provide that a patient has the right to inquire as to whether the physician carries medical malpractice insurance; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Representative Golick of the 34th moved that the following Bill of the Senate be withdrawn from the General Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Governmental Affairs:
SB 160. By Senators Balfour of the 9th, Hooks of the 14th, Staton of the 18th, Davis of the 22nd, Murphy of the 27th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to campaign contributions, so as to provide that a public utility corporation shall be allowed to make contributions to political campaigns; to prohibit regulated entities from making contributions to certain elected executive officers or candidates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The motion prevailed.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Ewing, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the House:

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HB 168. By Representatives Knight of the 126th, Channell of the 116th and Holt of the 112th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, so as to define the terms "Internal Revenue Code" and "Internal Revenue Code of 1986" and thereby incorporate certain provisions of the federal law into Georgia law; to provide that certain corporate income tax elections made for federal income tax purposes shall also apply for state income tax purposes; to provide an effective date; to provide applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Representative O'Neal of the 146th moved that the House stand in recess until five minutes after the receipt of SB 274 from the Senate (after which the Bill will be read and referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination Local) or 6:00 o'clock, P.M., whichever is first, at which time the House will stand adjourned until 9:30 o'clock, tomorrow morning.
It was so ordered.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Ewing, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the Senate:
SB 274. By Senators Brown of the 26th and Staton of the 18th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the restructuring of the governments of the City of Macon, the City of Payne City, and Bibb County; to create and incorporate a new political body corporate under the name Macon-Bibb County; to provide for the status, boundaries, and powers of the restructured government; to provide for the form, administration, and affairs of the restructured government; to provide for officers and employees, elections, courts, authorities, taxation, and finance; to provide for related matters; to provide for severability; to provide for a referendum; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the Senate was read the first time and referred to the Committee:

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SB 274. By Senators Brown of the 26th and Staton of the 18th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the restructuring of the governments of the City of Macon, the City of Payne City, and Bibb County; to create and incorporate a new political body corporate under the name Macon-Bibb County; to provide for the status, boundaries, and powers of the restructured government; to provide for the form, administration, and affairs of the restructured government; to provide for officers and employees, elections, courts, authorities, taxation, and finance; to provide for related matters; to provide for severability; to provide for a referendum; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
The following messages were received from the Senate through Mr. Ewing, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bill of the House:
HB 114. By Representatives Powell of the 29th, Rice of the 51st, Battles of the 15th and Harden of the 28th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-11-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to lien foreclosures on abandoned motor vehicles, so as to set the fee for filing an affidavit; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the House:
HB 203. By Representatives Jackson of the 142nd, Bearden of the 68th, Frazier of the 123rd, Harden of the 28th, Abrams of the 84th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the employment and training of peace officers, so as to provide that the Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training Council shall make certain notifications when undertaking to

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investigate or disciple peace officers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 227. By Representatives Clark of the 98th, Cooper of the 41st, Wilkinson of the 52nd, Clark of the 104th, Evans of the 40th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to student health in elementary and secondary education, so as to provide for statutory construction relating to a law authorizing a student to carry and selfadminister auto-injectable epinephrine; to provide for local board of education policies authorizing school personnel to administer auto-injectable epinephrine to students who are having an anaphylactic adverse reaction; to provide for a definition; to provide for information and training; to provide for immunity; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 239. By Representatives Morris of the 155th, Harden of the 28th and Nix of the 69th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to financial institutions, so as to provide for definitions; to provide the Department of Banking and Finance the power to require dissolution of a financial institution; to provide for the effect of failure to maintain five members on a board of directors; to provide for service on a credit committee by a director of a credit union in certain cases; to provide for the payment of a P.O.D. account to an incorporated entity; to provide for penalties for making false statements; to provide that certain attorneys must be licensed to practice law in Georgia; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 249. By Representatives Sims of the 119th and Cooper of the 41st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relating to health, so as to provide for information on pertussis disease by hospitals to parents of newborn infants; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has passed by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bills of the House:

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HB 112. By Representatives Powell of the 29th, Rice of the 51st, Battles of the 15th and Harden of the 28th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to ensure that the financial responsibility of motor carriers in this state is compatible with federal motor carrier safety regulations; to change certain equipment requirements for the lighting equipment and warning flags for protruding loads, brake performance, ability, rear view mirrors, window tinting, and tire tread depth on commercial motor vehicles to make them compatible with federal motor carrier safety regulations; to amend Title 46 of the O.C.G.A., relating to public utilities and public transportation, to clarify the applicability of safety regulations to vehicles operated within corporate limits of a city; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; to provide for an effective date; and for other purposes.
HB 186. By Representatives Nix of the 69th, Davis of the 109th, Coleman of the 97th, Carter of the 175th, Clark of the 104th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to provide and expand career pathway options for high school students to ensure their career and college readiness; to amend Chapter 14 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Workforce Investment Board, so as to provide for the establishment of soft skills certification by the Governor's Office of Workforce Development; to provide for collaboration with the Department of Education to enable high school students to attain soft skills certification; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Pursuant to the previous motion by Representative O'Neal of the 146th, the House adjourned at 5:05 o'clock, P.M.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Thirty-Ninth Legislative Day

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 9:30 o'clock, A.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.

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

E Abdul-Salaam Abrams Allison Amerson Anderson Ashe Atwood Austin Baker Battles Bearden
E Beasley-Teague Bell Benfield Benton Black Braddock Brockway Brooks Bryant Buckner Burns Byrd Carter Channell Clark, V
E Coleman E Collins
Cooke Cooper

Crawford Davis Dempsey Dickerson Dickey Dickson Drenner Dudgeon Dukes Dutton Ehrhart England Epps, J Evans Franklin Frazier Fullerton Gardner E Golick Gordon Greene Hamilton Harden, B E Harden, M Harrell Hatchett Hatfield Heard Hembree E Henson

Hill Holcomb Holmes Holt Horne Houston Howard Hugley Jackson James Jasperse Johnson Jones, J Jones, S Kaiser Kendrick Kidd Knight Lane Lindsey Long E Maddox, B Maddox, G Manning Martin Maxwell Mayo McBrayer McCall McKillip

Meadows E Mills
Mitchell Morgan Morris Mosby Murphy E Neal, J Neal, Y Nimmer Nix O'Neal Pak Parent Parrish Parsons Peake Powell, A Powell, J Pruett Purcell Ramsey Randall Reece Rice Riley Roberts Rogers Rynders Scott, S

Shaw Sheldon Sims, B Smith, E Smith, K Smith, L Smith, R Smith, T Smyre Spencer Stephens, M Stephens, R E Stephenson Talton Tankersley Taylor, T Teasley Thomas Tinubu Watson Welch Wilkerson Wilkinson Willard Williams, A Williams, E Williams, R Yates Ralston, Speaker

The following members were off the floor of the House when the roll was called:

Representatives Bruce of the 64th, Casas of the 103rd, Cheokas of the 134th, Clark of the 98th, Coomer of the 14th, Dawkins-Haigler of the 93rd, Dobbs of the 53rd, Dollar of the 45th, Fludd of the 66th, Geisinger of the 48th, Hanner of the 148th, Hudson of the 124th, Jacobs of the 80th, Jerguson of the 22nd, Jordan of the 77th, Lucas of the 139th, Marin of the 96th, Oliver of the 83rd, Scott of the 2nd, Sims of the 169th, Taylor of the 173rd, Walker of the 107th, and Williamson of the 111th.

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They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Dr. W. Keith Sandlin, Lake Park, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Davis of the 109th, Chairman of the Committee on Information and Audits, reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day had been read and found to be correct.
By unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.
3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.
4. Reports of Standing Committees.
5. Third reading and passage of Local uncontested Bills.
6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 639. By Representative Jones of the 44th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 17 of Title 17 and Article 2 of Chapter 9 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Crime Victims' Bill of Rights" and grants of pardons, paroles, and other relief, respectively, so as to provide for consequences for the failure to notify a victim of proceedings involving the consideration of parole or clemency; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.

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HB 640. By Representative Rogers of the 26th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-36-14 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exhaustion of rights by claimants against insolvent insurers, so as to correct certain language to provide internal consistency; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.
HB 641. By Representatives Willard of the 49th, Lindsey of the 54th, Abrams of the 84th, O`Neal of the 146th, Collins of the 27th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, so as to substantially revise, supersede, and modernize provisions relating to juvenile proceedings; to provide for the Office of the Child Advocate for the Protection of Children; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to children and youth services so as to provide for an appeal procedure when the Division of Family and Children Services of the Department of Human Services fails to provide aftercare and transitional services to certain children; to provide for the Department of Human Services to provide for performance measures for an independent living skills program; to amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated so as to conform provisions to the new Chapter 11 of Title 15 and correct cross-references; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 642. By Representatives Collins of the 27th, Hamilton of the 23rd, England of the 108th, Meadows of the 5th, Ehrhart of the 36th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 6, 12, 45, and 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating respectively to aviation, conservation and natural resources, public officers and employees, and state government, so as to provide for an extensive revision of the structure and functions of certain executive branch agencies; to create the Georgia Services Administration as a successor agency to the Department of Administrative Services; to amend numerous provisions of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated so as to make conforming amendments and correct cross references; to repeal specific laws; to provide for other related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.

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HB 643. By Representative Jones of the 44th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 10-1-351, relating to record of transactions, so as to require that a secondary metals recycler maintain fingerprints of the person delivering the regulated metal property to the secondary metals recycler; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HR 810. By Representatives Rogers of the 26th, Meadows of the 5th, England of the 108th, Parrish of the 156th, Stephens of the 164th and others:

A RESOLUTION creating the House State Health Insurance Plan Alternative Funding Study Committee; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

HR 879. By Representatives McCall of the 30th, Harden of the 28th and Powell of the 29th:

A RESOLUTION urging the Georgia Department of Transportation to prioritize a certain project; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

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

HB 633 HB 635 HB 637 HR 760 HR 792 HR 809 SB 267 SB 271 SB 274

HB 634 HB 636 HB 638 HR 761 HR 808 SB 265 SB 270 SB 273

Representative Sims of the 169th District, Chairman of the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

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Your Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - 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 266 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Sims of the 169th
Chairman

The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 2011

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 39th Legislative Day as enumerated below:

DEBATE CALENDAR

Open Rule

None

Modified Open Rule

SB 39 SB 161 SB 185 SB 190 SB 218

Courts; create mental health court divisions; assignment of cases; provide for planning groups and work plans; standards (Substitute)(Judy-Neal-1st) Grant-25th Education; partnerships with postsecondary institutions to establish college and career academies as charter schools; provide funding (Substitute)(HEdDempsey-13th) Butterworth-50th Early Care/Learning; provide emergency closure; upon death of a minor or certain circumstances; definitions; procedures (Substitute)(Ed-Manning32nd) Sims-12th Georgia Capitol Museum; transfer the operation from the Secretary of State to the Board of Regents; add provisions (Substitute)(SI&P-Wilkinson52nd) Hooks-14th Submerged Cultural Resources; permits/authorization to contract; provisions (Substitute)(NR&E-Morris-155th) Williams-19th

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Modified Structured Rule

SB 57 SB 81 SB 82 SB 93 SB 95 SB 115 SB 139 SB 156 SB 178 SR 343

Drivers' Licenses; prohibit persons convicted; offense against a victim who is a minor; driving commercial motor vehicles; transport 16/more persons (Substitute)(MotV-Parsons-42nd) Gooch-51st Pharmacists; mental/physical examinations of licensees for the practice of pharmacy (H&HS-Harden-147th) Carter-1st Elections; provide for oaths of election superintendents/supervisors and designees of board of election (Substitute)(GAff-Brockway-101st) Ligon, Jr.-3rd (AM# 28 1105) Controlled Substances; Schedule I, III, IV, V; "dangerous drug"; provisions (Substitute)(JudyNC-Stephens-164th) Carter-1st Peace Officers; applicant; appointment or certification; provide for the authority to investigate the employment history; provide immunities (PS&HS-Neal-75th) Carter-1st Child Support; exclude foster care payments from the calculations of gross income for determination of child support obligations (Judy-Bearden-68th) Davis-22nd Appellate Practice; provide for appeals involving nonmonetary judgments in child custody cases; provisions (Substitute)(Judy-Jacobs-80th) Stone23rd Emergency Telephone Number 9-1-1 System; remove the requirements for certain audits; certain reports (EU&T-Powell-29th) Jeffares-17th (AM# 28 1103) Health Care Facilities; regulation/licensing of assisted living communities; procedures/criteria (Substitute)(H&HS-Purcell-159th) Grant-25th Steve Lance Memorial Intersection; dedicate (Substitute)(Trans-Holmes125th) Mullis-53rd

Structured Rule

None

Bills and Resolutions on this calendar may be called in any order the Speaker desires.

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Meadows of the 5th
Chairman

By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the Senate was taken up for consideration and read the third time:

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SB 266. By Senators Stoner of the 6th, Thompson of the 33rd, Tippins of the 37th, Hill of the 32nd and Rogers of the 21st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act known as the "South Cobb Development Authority Act," approved April 12, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 3772), as amended, so as to define a term; to change the name of the authority to the South Cobb Redevelopment Authority; to provide for membership of the authority; to provide for the geographical area of operations of the authority; to provide for purposes and objectives of the authority; to cite constitutional authority for said Act; to provide for tax exemptions; 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:

E Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden E Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks
Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas
Channell Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Coomer

Davis E Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs
Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton
Ehrhart Y England
Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans
Floyd Y Fludd
Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger E Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner
Harbin Y Harden, B E Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett

Heckstall Y Hembree E Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby E Hudson Y Hugley
Jackson Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Kidd Y Knight Lane Y Lindsey Y Long Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Marin

Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan
Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy E Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer
Nix Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders

Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B
Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D
Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu
Walker Y Watson Y Welch
Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R
Williamson

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Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Hatfield Y Heard

Y Martin Y Maxwell

Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Yates Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 139, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Representatives Cheokas of the 134th, Heckstall of the 62nd, and Mayo of the 91st 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 following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Ewing, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the House:

HB 302. By Representatives Sheldon of the 105th, Lindsey of the 54th, Yates of the 73rd, Bryant of the 160th and Collins of the 27th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, so as to adjust the dates for certain elections to be held in 2012 and the dates for qualifying for such elections; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 324. By Representatives Neal of the 1st, Collins of the 27th, Cooper of the 41st, Gardner of the 57th and Murphy of the 120th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the habilitation of the developmentally disabled generally, so as to revise definitions; to repeal various obsolete provisions relating to procedures for obtaining services from the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities relative to developmentally disabled persons; to provide for hearings by administrative law judges; to eliminate hearing examiners; to amend various other titles of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, so as to revise provisions for purposes of conformity; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 382. By Representatives Lindsey of the 54th and Abrams of the 84th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-13-51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to county and municipal levies on public accommodations charges for promotion of tourism, conventions, and trade shows and other purposes, so as to authorize any municipality which currently has in effect a 7 percent levy under certain provisions of that Code section to impose an additional levy under certain conditions; to provide for the manner of imposition and certain requirements as to expenditure of proceeds; to require approval of the levy by local Act of the General Assembly; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 509. By Representatives Huckaby of the 113th, Carter of the 175th and Collins of the 27th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to abolish the State Medical Education Board and provide that the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce shall succeed to the powers, rights, and duties of said abolished board; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has passed by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bills of the House:
HB 87. By Representatives Ramsey of the 72nd, Golick of the 34th, Dempsey of the 13th, Austin of the 10th, Allison of the 8th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to enact the "Illegal Immigration Reform and Enforcement Act of 2011"; to amend the O.C.G.A., so as to provide for definitions; to provide for a private cause of action; to require private employers to use an employment eligibility verification system and provide for civil penalties; to provide for offenses; to provide for the investigation of illegal alien status; to provide authority for law enforcement officers to enforce federal immigration laws and to provide immunity; to provide for civil and criminal penalties; to modify provisions relating to training peace officers; to establish grant funding; to provide for the verification of the immigration status of foreign nationals; to provide that counties shall receive additional funding for confinement of state inmates; to require proof that private businesses are participating in the employment eligibility verification system; to provide for identification cards; to enact the "Secure and Verifiable Identity Document Act"; to provide for related matters; and for other purposes.

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HB 137. By Representatives Sheldon of the 105th, Roberts of the 154th and Burns of the 157th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend provisions of the O.C.G.A. relating to the Department of Transportation; to amend Title 32 of the O.C.G.A., relating to highways, bridges, and ferries, so as to change definitions; to amend Title 33 of the O.C.G.A., relating to insurance, so as to exempt the department from having to provide accident reports to attorneys in certain situations; to amend Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., relating to local government, so as to require cities to include certain information in annexation reports; to amend Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to provide that designees of the department may charge for accident reports; to amend Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to state government, so as to provide that government agencies cannot charge other government agencies for geographic information; and for other purposes.
HB 192. By Representatives Coleman of the 97th, England of the 108th, Carter of the 175th, Abrams of the 84th, Kaiser of the 59th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to establish the State Education Finance Study Commission to evaluate the Quality Basic Education Formula and education funding for public schools; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for composition of the commission; to provide for compensation of the members of the commission; to provide for duties and powers; to provide for support staff; to provide for a timeline; to provide for automatic repeal on a certain date; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 307. By Representative Harbin of the 118th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 11 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission, so as to provide for burn centers and burn patients as part of the trauma network; to revise definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 343. By Representatives Cooper of the 41st, Huckaby of the 113th, Collins of the 27th, Carter of the 175th, Houston of the 170th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 1 of Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the powers and duties of the

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Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities as it related to mental health, so as to provide for crisis stabilization units for the purpose of providing psychiatric stabilization or detoxification services; to provide for a definition; to provide for licensure; to provide for requirements; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 373. By Representatives Pak of the 102nd, Neal of the 1st, Willard of the 49th, Abrams of the 84th, Teasley of the 38th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-11-63 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to designated felony acts, so as to clarify provisions relating to modifying an order for restrictive custody for designated felony acts under certain circumstances; to provide for procedure; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 415. By Representatives Atwood of the 179th, Willard of the 49th, Benfield of the 85th, Lindsey of the 54th and Maddox of the 127th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 15, 16, 21, 40, 45, and 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, crimes and offenses, elections, motor vehicles and traffic, public officers and employees, and state government, respectively, so as to provide for a modernized and uniform system of compiling, creating, maintaining, and updating jury lists in this state; to modernize terminology in Chapter 12 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to juries; to remove nonmechanical procedures relative to selecting persons for jury service; to amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated so as to conform provisions to the new Chapter 12 of Title 15 and correct cross-references; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 457. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Cooper of the 41st, Channell of the 116th, Parrish of the 156th and Randall of the 138th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to controlled substances, so as to authorize the use of remote automated medication systems; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for definitions; to provide for requirements; to provide for the establishment of rules and regulations by the State Board of Pharmacy; to amend Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pharmacists and pharmacies, so as to authorize

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pharmacists to dispense prescriptions through a remote automated medication system; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has passed as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bill of the House:
HB 274. By Representatives Nix of the 69th, Anderson of the 117th, Stephens of the 164th, Maddox of the 127th and Mosby of the 90th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to solid waste management, so as to change certain provisions relating to declaration of policy and legislative intent relative to solid waste management; to define and redefine certain terms; to change certain provisions relating to permits for solid waste or special solid waste handling, disposal, or thermal treatment technology facilities and inspection of solid waste generators; to change certain provisions relating to number of solid waste facilities within a given area; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Smith of the 168th, Epps of the 140th, Jackson of the 142nd, Austin of the 10th, Benton of the 31st, and Cooper of the 41st.
Pursuant to HR 268, the House recognized and commended Ms. Molly Laughlin.
Pursuant to HR 741, the House congratulated the Norcross High School girls basketball team for winning their second consecutive Class AAAAA State Championship and invited them to be recognized by the House of Representatives.
Pursuant to HR 742, the House congratulated the Norcross High School boys basketball team on winning the 2011 Class AAAAA State Championship.
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 343. By Senator Mullis of the 53rd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and service of PFC Samuel Stephens Lance and dedicating an intersection in his honor; and for other purposes.

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The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A RESOLUTION
Dedicating certain portions of the state highway system; and for other purposes.
PART I WHEREAS, PFC Samuel Stephens Lance was born to Sam and Virginia Jo Lance on November 24, 1949, in Fort Payne, Alabama; and
WHEREAS, he was assigned to A Company, 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry, 101st Airborne Division and died in Vietnam on May 1, 1970, while serving his country; and
WHEREAS, Steve attended Gordon Lee High School in Chickamauga, Georgia, where he played football and basketball in his senior year; and
WHEREAS, he received the Coaches "Max Smith Award" for his skill at baseball; and
WHEREAS, he attended Fellowship Baptist Church in Chickamauga, and loved to go fishing and hunting whenever he could; and
WHEREAS, Steve had three sisters, Jennifer Tarvin, Cynthia Lance, and Bridgett Barrett; and
WHEREAS, because his father died three years before him, Steve became the man of the family at a young age and took good care of his mother and sisters before he went into military service; and
WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that a lasting memorial to this hero who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedom be established.
PART II WHEREAS, in 1887, Charles Lafayette Stapleton, Charlie Will Stapleton's father, settled on farmland bordering Bear Creek and reared 11 children; and
WHEREAS, in 1938, Charlie Will bought adjacent farmland that surrounds the present bridge site over Bear Creek; and
WHEREAS, he lived on and farmed this land for his entire life, and the land is still owned and farmed by his great-nephew; and
WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that a lasting memorial to this outstanding man be established.

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PART III WHEREAS, Luther H. Story was a soldier in the United States Army during the Korean War, and he posthumously received the Congressional Medal of Honor for his actions on September 1, 1950; and
WHEREAS, he was born on July 20, 1931, in Buena Vista, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, on September 1, 1950, PFC Story distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in action; and
WHEREAS, during a savage daylight attack that penetrated the thinly held lines of the 9th Infantry, PFC Story, a weapons squad leader, observed a large group of the enemy crossing the river to attack Company A; and seizing a machine gun from his wounded gunner, he placed deadly fire on the hostile column, killing or wounding an estimated 100 enemy soldiers; and
WHEREAS, facing certain encirclement, the company commander ordered a withdrawal; during the move, PFC Story noticed the approach of an enemy truck, and after alerting his comrades to take cover, he fearlessly stood in the middle of the road, throwing grenades into the truck; and
WHEREAS, during the withdrawal, the company was attacked by such superior numbers that it was forced to deploy in a rice field, and PFC Story was wounded in this action but, disregarding his wounds, rallied the men about him and repelled the attack; when last seen, he was firing every weapon available and fighting off another hostile assault; and
WHEREAS, PFC Story's extraordinary heroism, aggressive leadership, and supreme devotion to duty reflect the highest credit upon himself and were in keeping with the esteemed traditions of the military service.
PART IV WHEREAS, although he considered himself an Atlanta native, Forrest Laughlin Adair II was born in 1941 in Birmingham, Alabama; and
WHEREAS, after graduating from Riverside Military School, he attended Georgia Tech and later graduated from Georgia State with a business degree in real estate; and
WHEREAS, Forrest did not accept Jack Adair's offer of employment in the family business, Adair Realty; instead, he felt compelled to be responsible for his own destiny, so he joined The First National Bank of Atlanta in 1962; and

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WHEREAS, but real estate was his true calling, so in 1982, he partnered with Virgil and Jim Williams to form Williams Adair Equity Corp. and later, Williams Adair Realty Corp.; and
WHEREAS, over the next several decades, he directed the construction, purchase, and sale of over one million square feet of diversified product, including office parks, strip shopping centers, and mid-rise suburban office buildings; and
WHEREAS, he was always concerned with the impact of real estate on the community, as evidenced by his participation in civic organizations, such as The Gwinnett Council for Quality Growth - Past President, The Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce, The Evermore CID, NAIOP, the Commercial Board of Realtors, and others too numerous to name; and
WHEREAS, real estate was in his blood; Forrest Laughlin Adair II was the 4th generation of an Atlanta real estate family, and his great-great-grandfather, Colonel George Adair, was commonly referred to as the Father of Atlanta for his work rebuilding Atlanta after the Civil War; Colonel Adair's motto was, "To be reliable is a fortune"; and
WHEREAS, Forrest's legacy is visible throughout Gwinnett County; he had a hand in all types of projects, including apartments, office buildings, office parks, and shopping centers; but land development projects were his favorite, as evidenced by his ATM pin number "DIRT"; and
WHEREAS, walking a property in consideration of future development was his favorite real estate activity; however, his most important legacy was the development of young men; and
WHEREAS, he was keenly aware of the challenges that face today's youth, and he believed in building character in young men through the lessons and challenges of youth sports; he coached baseball and football for over 30 years, and although some teams included his sons, most of his time was spent pro bono for the children of others; he was known for chauffeuring boys whose parents could not provide transportation and for building self-confidence and teaching accountability; and
WHEREAS, he loved real estate, but his true legacy can be seen in the faces of all he touched, and it is only fitting and proper that a lasting memorial to this life well lived be established.
PART V WHEREAS, William Austin Atkins, Sr., born in Tate, Georgia, on August 16, 1933, to Austin and Gladys Atkins, has been recognized in the 24th Edition of Who's Who in the World as worthy of recognition along with notable leaders and achievers from all walks

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of life, whose contributions have made a lasting impact on the political, cultural, business, and academic frameworks of America and the world; and
WHEREAS, this esteemed member of the House of Representatives from 1982 to 1994 served his constituents well as a member of the Appropriations, Regulated Beverages, and Industry Committees; and
WHEREAS, his bachelor of science degree in pharmacy from Mercer University was of great use to him as the Director of the Drugs and Narcotics Agency of the State of Georgia, a position which he retired from in 2008; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Atkins possesses a wide range of talents and abilities which include being lead vocalist of the Bill Atkins Band; and
WHEREAS, this devoted husband and father of two children and two stepchildren still finds time to be involved in his community through his service to the First United Methodist Church on the administrative board, to Mercer University School of Pharmacy on the board of directors, Brawner Hospital on the governing board, and Smyrna Hospital on the long-range planning board; and
WHEREAS, he honorably served his country in the United States Army Medical Service Corps from 1955 to 1957; and
WHEREAS, others have recognized his talents and contributions by honoring him with awards such as the Smyrna/Oakdale Moose Lodge in 1993 with the "Mr. Cobb County" award; the Cobb County Clean Commission in 1992 with the "One of a Kind Award"; Cobb County in 1992 with the Statesman of the Year award; American Cancer Society in 1991 with the Recipient Appreciation plaque; Personal Care Homes of Georgia in 1991 with the Legislator of the Year Friendship Award; and the Cobb County Bar Association in 1991 with the Liberty Bell Award; and
WHEREAS, in addition to the Pharmacist of the Year in Georgia award he received from Phi Delta Chi in 1978, he has also received numerous awards throughout the years for his dedication and service to the pharmacy profession; and
WHEREAS, Bill Atkins is a shining example of the important impact that the efforts of one individual can have on the citizens of his community, his state, his country, and even the world, and it is abundantly fitting and proper that his superlative accomplishments be recognized by the dedication of a bridge in his name in honor of his accomplishments.
PART VI WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens with the passing of William Travis Duke of Mableton; and

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WHEREAS, he served as a State Representative, 1971-1975; was active in local and state politics for over 30 years; and was one of the first Republicans elected in Cobb County; and
WHEREAS, a man of conviction and purpose, he was a member and/or officer of myriad community service boards, including the Cobb County Chamber of Commerce, CobbMarietta Coliseum and Exhibit Hall Authority, Mable House, Cobb County Boys Club, Open Gate Children's Shelter, Department of Family and Children Services, Georgian Club, Cobb-Marietta Museum, Salvation Army, and the Jaycees; and
WHEREAS, William was united in love and marriage to Betty and was blessed with two remarkable children, Jennifer and Derek, and three wonderful grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, he gave inspiration to many through his high ideals, morals, and deep concern for his fellow citizens, and the devotion, patience, and understanding he demonstrated to his family and friends were admired by others; and
WHEREAS, he was a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness and, by the example he made of his life, he made this world a better place in which to live; and
WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous man, William Travis Duke will long be remembered for his love of family and friendship, and this loyal public servant and advocate for his community will be missed by all who had the great fortune of knowing him, and it is only fitting and proper that a lasting memorial to his life be established.
PART VII WHEREAS, Roy Parrish was born in Walker County, Georgia, on November 29, 1933, one of four children born to Roy E. Parrish, Sr., and the former Annie May Autry; the Parrish family and the Autry family were pioneers to Walker County and have made this county their homes since the eighteenth century; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Parrish was educated in the City of Chickamauga School System and graduated from Gordon Lee High School in 1953; he started to work for the Chickamauga Telephone Company while still in high school, and he remained in their employ for nineteen years, the last several as general manager; and
WHEREAS, he also served two years on active duty with the United States Army in Korea; and
WHEREAS, he was elected Sole Commissioner of Walker County in the Democratic Primary of 1972 and took office January 1, 1973; he went on to serve six four-year terms; and

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WHEREAS, some of his major accomplishments include building the first sanitary landfill in 1973 and operating it for 23 years; building and paving the county roads; passing the first Local Option Sales Tax Referendum in 1977 that rolled back county property tax and for the first time and offered property tax relief to the local community; building the civic center, pavilion, and the 911 Center; building a tunnel from the courthouse to the jail for security; building and operating an animal shelter, 16 fire stations, and 126 bridges; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Parrish worked with Georgia Department of Transportation and the United States Department of the Interior as well as the National Park Service and Congressman Buddy Darden to get a better corridor through or around the Chickamauga Battlefield and was largely responsible for getting the western route through Walker County established as the relocated Highway 27 around the Chickamauga National Park; and
WHEREAS, he has been married to the former Cora Ann Kell, also a native of Walker County, for more than 50 years, and they had two children, two grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren; they live in the City of Chickamauga where they are active members of the Elizabeth Lee United Methodist Church; and
WHEREAS, he retired, undefeated, from public office in 1996 and now enjoys the freedom of retirement; he and Cora Ann spend time traveling, enjoying their family, gardening, and working in their church where Roy has recruited many of his friends; and
WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that a lasting tribute to this life of public service be established.
PART VIII WHEREAS, Floyd C. and Mary McCants Jarrell gave a lifetime of service to the people of Taylor County, Georgia, and had a long string of achievements and contributions to their community; and
WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that the lives of service of Floyd C. and Mary McCants Jarrell be honored with a lasting memorial.
PART VIII-A WHEREAS, U.S. Highway 27 traverses the entire western length of Georgia and is approximately 352 miles long; and
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WHEREAS, the state and federal government invested billions of dollars in constructing U.S. Highway 27 and, by supporting travel and tourism investment along the corridor, the state will be increasing the taxpayers' return on investment; and
WHEREAS, promoting tourism along U.S. Highway 27 supports efforts to dismantle persistent poverty in Georgia as seven of the 18 counties along the highway are classified by the University of Georgia as "counties with persistent poverty"; and
WHEREAS, the activities around the promotion of U.S. Highway 27 can serve as a sustainable model for other corridor tourism and economic development efforts in Georgia; and
WHEREAS, U.S. Highway 27 offers an attractive, alternate north-south transportation route with authentic Georgia cultural heritage and scenic resources.
PART VIII-B WHEREAS, the State of Georgia recently lost one of her most distinguished public servants, innovative legal minds, and civil rights advocate with the passing of the Honorable John H. Ruffin, Jr.; and
WHEREAS, Judge John H. Ruffin, Jr., became the 62nd Judge of the Court of Appeals of Georgia when he was administered the oath of office by Governor Zell Miller on August 24, 1994, after 33 years of practicing law and serving on the superior court bench; and
WHEREAS, Judge Ruffin was born and reared in Waynesboro, Burke County, Georgia, the son of John H. Ruffin, Sr., and Anna Davis Ruffin, and he was a graduate of Waynesboro High and Industrial School, Morehouse College, and Howard University School of Law in Washington, D.C.; and
WHEREAS, he was admitted to the Georgia Bar on July 5, 1961; and
WHEREAS, he was appointed a Superior Court Judge of the Augusta Judicial Circuit in 1986 by Governor Joe Frank Harris and he continued to serve as a superior court judge until his appointment to the Court of Appeals; and
WHEREAS, in addition to being the first African American Superior Court Judge for the Augusta Judicial Circuit, Judge Ruffin was also the first African American member of the Augusta Bar Association, and the third African American and first African American Chief Judge to serve on the Court of Appeals of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, in addition to his membership in the State Bar of Georgia, Judge Ruffin was a member of the bars of the Supreme Court of Georgia, United States Supreme Court,

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United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, and United States District Courts for the Southern and Middle Districts of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, Judge Ruffin had many professional, civic and religious affiliations, including: Council of Superior Court Judges of Georgia; Council of Juvenile Court Judges of Georgia; Tenth Judicial Administrative District; Chairman, Board of Trustees, Institute of Continuing Judicial Education; Georgia Commission on Gender Bias; Court Reform Committee, Governor's Conference on Justice in Georgia; Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers; Georgia Advisory Council to the Legal Services Program; Judicial Nominating Commission; Georgia Conference of Black Lawyers, Inc.; State Bar Judicial Compensation Committee; American Judicature Society; National Bar Association; American Bar Association; Augusta Bar Association; and the Atlanta Bar Association; and
WHEREAS, he was elected Secretary-Treasurer of the Council of Superior Court Judges and was on track to become the first African American to serve as President of the Council of Superior Court Judges of Georgia prior to his appointment to the Court of Appeals; and
WHEREAS, Judge Ruffin and his beautiful wife, Judith, had one son, Brinkley, and two grandsons, Bryson and Myles; and
WHEREAS, Judge Ruffin and his family are members of the Tabernacle Baptist Church in Augusta; and
WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that a lasting memorial to the life and outstanding career of Judge John H. Ruffin, Jr., be established.
PART VIII-C WHEREAS, Kermit Yates was a prominent citizen of the City of Cobbtown in Tattnall County, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Yates moved to the City of Cobbtown in the 1930s and departed this life on October 26, 1995, after a long career as a mechanic and noted member of the Cobbtown community; and
WHEREAS, he was the mayor of Cobbtown for many years; he was in charge of the city's water department and was one of the founders of the water system; and
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WHEREAS, since Mr. Yates was a mechanic, he kept everyone "running" by working on cars, trucks, and tractors; and
WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that a lasting memorial to this outstanding public servant and community leader be established.
PART VIII-D WHEREAS, Mr. Jimmy (Lou) Chastain was a retired employee of the Georgia Department of Transportation where he was the District Engineer, covering Pickens, Cherokee, Gilmer and Fannin Counties; and
WHEREAS, he was born in 1957 and was only 53 years of age when he passed away on April 20, 2010; and
WHEREAS, his friends and colleagues remembered Lou's life with comments like: "He was a man of his word," "He noticed everyone and gave them importance," "He was honest," and "He always spoke the truth."; and
WHEREAS, two of his favorite sayings were, "The truth will stand when the world is on fire," and "When you're telling the truth, you can talk as loud as you want."; and
WHEREAS, he was a man who did not judge people; he accepted everyone at face value and then encouraged them to do their best; he acted not out of self-interest, but for the greater good of the people around him; and
WHEREAS, Lou would take time out to help anyone, at any time; if he sensed help was needed, he jumped in; and
WHEREAS, he retired from the Georgia Department of Transportation in January 2009 as the D6-A2 Area Engineer; upon retirement, he went to work with Moreland Altobelli, where Lou worked closely with the Whitfield County Board of Commissioners and in the short time that Lou worked with them, the commissioners were so impressed with him that they presented a resolution in his honor at their May, 2010, meeting; and
WHEREAS, Lou left behind his wife, Tracey, daughter, Mallory, and mother, Eleese; and
WHEREAS, ever since his death, friends and co-workers have been considering appropriate ways to memorialize him and since the bridge over Talking Rock Creek on SR 136 was one of the last projects that Lou worked on as a GDOT Area Engineer, and is in the area where Lou grew up and over the creek that he fished in as a youth, it seems appropriate to have the bridge named in his honor.

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PART VIII-E WHEREAS, PFC Don Manac was serving his country as a member of Company H, Second Battalion, Seventh Marine Division, in the Republic of Vietnam, on August 20, 1970; and
WHEREAS, he was a member of a reaction force which was directed to relieve another Marine unit that had been pinned down by fire from a large North Vietnamese Army force; and
WHEREAS, upon arriving at the site of the beleaguered unit, the reactionary force came under intense automatic weapons fire and, during the initial moments of the engagement, two Marines were seriously wounded; and
WHEREAS, observing that the casualties were lying in an open area, PFC Manac unhesitatingly moved across the fire-swept terrain to the side of his comrades and, seemingly heedless of the enemy rounds impacting around him, dragged them to a covered location; and
WHEREAS, determined to prevent the hostile force from taking and using the wounded soldiers' weapons, he again braved the enemy fusillade as he retrieved the rifles but, before he could reach the safety of his platoon's defensive, he was mortally wounded; and
WHEREAS, his heroic and determined actions inspired all who observed him and were instrumental in saving the lives of two fellow Marines; and
WHEREAS, by his courage, bold initiative, and selfless devotion to duty in the face of grave personal danger, PFC Manac upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and of the United States Naval Service and he gallantly gave his life in the service of his country; and
WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that the ultimate sacrifice of PFC Don Manac be honored by establishing a lasting memorial in his honor.
PART VIII-F WHEREAS, Jim Cavan was born in Decatur, Georgia, in 1913; and
WHEREAS, after graduating from high school, he received a football scholarship to the University of Georgia where he played on Coach Harry Mehre's last team at Georgia; and
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WHEREAS, he served in the U.S. Navy during World War II; while in the Navy he was a coach at the Iowa Pre-Flight School where he worked with such football legends as Bud Wilkinson, Jim Tatum, and Johnny Vaught; and
WHEREAS, he was named as the head football coach and athletic director at R.E. Lee High School in 1953 and remained in those positions until he retired in 1976; and
WHEREAS, during his 23 year career at Lee his football record was 140-84-14; his teams won region championships in 1961, 1965, 1966, 1967, and 1970; the Rebels played Valdosta for the AAA state championship in 1961 and his 1970 team was Lee's first regular season undefeated team; and
WHEREAS, Coach Cavan was named as Georgia's high school coach of the year in 1961 by the Atlanta Touchdown Club; and
WHEREAS, he was a contemporary of such legendary Georgia high school coaches as Wright Bazemore, Oliver Hunnicutt, Calvin Ramsey, Weyman Sellers, and Billy Henderson, and Coach Cavan's name is always mentioned when the subject of Georgia's greatest high school coaches comes up; and
WHEREAS, while at Lee, he was also the head coach of the Lady Rebels basketball team and they had great success as his teams won 14 region titles and captured state championships in 1963 and 1966; the 1962-63 team had a perfect 32-0 record and the 1963-64 team won its first 27 games, to run their streak to 59 consecutive wins, before losing in the state championship game; and
WHEREAS, he met his wife, Dot, at the University of Georgia and they were married for 44 years until Coach Cavan passed away in 1983; and
WHEREAS, during his coaching career at Lee, Coach Cavan had the privilege of coaching each of his five children; he coached Dottie and Joanie in basketball, and Jimmy, Mike, and Pete in football; and
WHEREAS, Coach Cavan was inducted into the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame in 1961 and into the Thomaston-Upson Inaugural Induction Hall of Fame in 2005; and
WHEREAS, Coach Jim Cavan continues to be a positive influence in the lives of thousands of graduates of R.E. Lee High School; he consistently exhibited the character traits of discipline, perseverance, loyalty, faith, and dedication to everyone he touched; and
WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that a lasting memorial to this great man and coach be established.

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PART VIII-G WHEREAS, Willou Copeland Smith is a native of Glynn County, Georgia, where she attended Glynn Academy and went on to Florida State University where she majored in music therapy; and
WHEREAS, she married Bill Smith in 1961, and they have two children, Leigh Ann who is a real estate broker in Dallas and Cal who is an attorney in Atlanta; and
WHEREAS, she served on the Glynn County Commission from 1980 through 1986; and
WHEREAS, in 1987, she was elected to the Georgia House of Representatives where she served until 1996, chairing the minority caucus for one term; and
WHEREAS, she received the prestigious A.W. Jones, Sr., Award in 2004 for dedicated leadership and outstanding service to Brunswick and the Golden Isles, was included in the YWCA's Tribute to Women for 2000, and was selected to enter the Leadership Georgia program in 1982 where she served as trustee from 1983 to 1986; and
WHEREAS, she is a member of Christ Church, Frederica, where she served three years on the Vestry, participated in the Rector search, and is immediate past president of the Daughters of the King; and
WHEREAS, Willou energized the St. Simons "Clean and Beautiful" campaign, and her efforts were recognized by then governor, Joe Frank Harris, who awarded her with the Georgia Woman of the Year Award for "Georgia Clean and Beautiful" in 1981; and
WHEREAS, while in office she was known as the "go to" commissioner and legislator because her highest priority was constituent service; and
WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that her years of public service be appropriately recognized.
PART VIII-H WHEREAS, Henry Veal, Sr., and Mamie Solomon Veal were the proud owners of The Veal Caf in downtown Milledgeville, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, they were the first African Americans to own a restaurant with a Coca Cola sign in downtown Milledgeville; and
WHEREAS, they were considered the Founders of Education in Georgia with 22 descendants and cousins with master's degrees that includes one university president, five doctorates, one Harvard Ph.D., three Double Masters, and two Ivy League Masters; and

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WHEREAS, Henry and Mamie parented three generations of Ph.D. recipients and raised six siblings who became educators, collectively with 170 years of service, even though they started as cotton pickers with only a fifth grade education; and
WHEREAS, Henry Veal served in WWI as a Mess Sergeant for white army officers, and while stationed in France he learned to speak French; and
WHEREAS, there is a historic bench in downtown Milledgeville dedicated in honor of the Veals, and it is said that The Veal Caf is where the WWII soldiers came to eat. In the 1940's the white city hall workers made the caf the first take out restaurant in Milledgeville; and
WHEREAS, many of the Veals' children and other relatives worked in the caf to help put themselves through college; and
WHEREAS, at The Veal Caf you could order a fish sandwich and a coke or "a pig ear samish anna cocola" for a nickel; and
WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that a lasting memorial to this outstanding couple be established; along the portion of SR 24 to be dedicated in their honor are the graves of three generations of slave ancestors and 300 members of the Veal and Solomon families.
PART VIII-I WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens with the passing of Mr. Raymond Royal Marshall on January 15, 2011; and
WHEREAS, a native of St. Louis, Mr. Marshall earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Georgia and dedicated 17 years to WSB Radio, earning a reputation as a trailblazer in the radio industry; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Marshall began his career with WSB Radio as a board operator and, in 1996, started his own radio talk show called "The Royal Treatment," which ran for several years; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Marshall was an integral member of Neal Boortz's radio team, where his sense of humor and quick mind were incredible assets to the successful nationally syndicated show; and
WHEREAS, a man of deep and abiding faith, Mr. Marshall was an active member of Ray of Hope Christian Church, where he served as a deacon; and

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WHEREAS, he was a community advocate and passionate about helping others, serving as chair of the national advisory board at Forever Family, a nonprofit organization which helps children who have parents who are incarcerated; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Marshall was united in love and marriage to his supportive wife, Annette, and was blessed with two remarkable young daughters, Amira and Ava; and
WHEREAS, he gave inspiration to many through his high ideals, morals, and deep concern for his fellow citizens, and the devotion, patience, and understanding he demonstrated to his family and friends were admired by others; and
WHEREAS, he was a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness and, by the example he made of his life, he made this world a better place in which to live; and
WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous man, Mr. Marshall will long be remembered for his love of family and friendship, and this loyal husband, father, and friend will be missed by all who had the great fortune of knowing him; and
WHEREAS, it is only proper and fitting that a lasting memorial to Mr. Marshall be established.
PART VIII-J WHEREAS, Berrien County is very proud of those men and women who have served our country and represented Berrien County with honor and dignity; and
WHEREAS, Private Homer C. Sumner, born on January 17, 1922, and a lifelong resident of Berrien County, after being drafted at the young age of 18 years, did in fact serve our country in the United States Army from 1940 until his death in 1944, offering his life as a sacrifice for our freedom; and
WHEREAS, Private Sumner, while serving in the Infantry 95 Division, was killed in action on November 9, 1944, during the "Battle of the Bulge" in World War II; and
WHEREAS, Berrien County desires to pay honor to this fallen hero for his dedication and sacrifice.
PART VIII-K WHEREAS, the world lost a great leader and citizen with the passing of Charles "Chuck" Burris on February 12, 2009; and
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WHEREAS, from 1997 until 2001, he gave heroic service and provided tremendous leadership to the people of this State as the Mayor of Stone Mountain; and
WHEREAS, he was an outstanding student and attended Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia, as a Merrill Scholar; and
WHEREAS, as a young man, Chuck began his leadership career by actively working in politics, serving on the campaigns of Mayor Maynard Jackson and Ambassador and Mayor Andrew Young; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Burris was a dedicated public servant as demonstrated by his active service on the Stone Mountain City Council and his service as a public employee for the City of Atlanta and the Office of the Secretary of State; and
WHEREAS, following his term as Mayor of Stone Mountain, Charles Burris became the executive director of the Southern Regional Council, and he later worked at Lockheed Martin as a senior IT manager; and
WHEREAS, Chuck Burris was exceptionally active in civic and community organizations and he gave freely of his time, talents, gifts, and prayers; and
WHEREAS, he was a loving and devoted husband to his wonderful wife, Marcia Baird Burris; and
WHEREAS, those who had the rich privilege of knowing him will remember him as a man of great courage, strong faith, wholesome humor, and warm friendliness. They will remember him as a man quick to champion the right and to make clear his disapproval of the wrong. His solid integrity was eloquent, and his presence was a moral strength in any group; and
WHEREAS, it is only proper to honor the memory of this life well-lived with a lasting memorial.
PART IX NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the members of this body honor the life and service of PFC Samuel Stephens Lance and dedicate the intersection of Lafayette Road and SR 27 as the Steve Lance Memorial Intersection.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this body honor Charlie Will Stapleton by dedicating the bridge on SR 41 crossing Bear Creek in Webster County as the Charlie Will Stapleton Bridge.

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this body honor the outstanding heroism and bravery of PFC Luther H. Story and dedicate the bridge on SR 26, over the Kinchafoonee Creek in Marion County, as the Luther Story Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this body honor the outstanding accomplishments of Forrest Laughlin Adair II and dedicate the bridge on US 78, the Stone Mountain Freeway, at Park Place in Gwinnett County, as the Forrest Laughlin Adair II Memorial Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this body join in recognizing and honoring William Austin Atkins, Sr., for his outstanding service to his community and to the State of Georgia and dedicate the bridge over I-75 North at Windy Hill Road, in Cobb County, as the William Austin Atkins, Sr. Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of William Travis Duke; express their deepest and most sincere regret at his passing; and dedicate the bridge over SR 41 at I-285, in Cobb County, as the W.T. (Travis) Duke Memorial Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this body desires to honor Roy Parrish by dedicating the portion of US 27/SR 1 from the city limits of Fort Oglethorpe south to Shields Crossing as the Roy Parrish Parkway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this body desires to honor Floyd C. and Mary McCants Jarrell by dedicating the portion of Old Wire Road, SR 208, from the Talbot County line to SR 19 South in Taylor County as the Floyd C. and Mary McCants Jarrell Memorial Highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Georgia portion of U.S. Highway 27, located within the limits of the Martha Berry Highway, be dedicated as the Scenic Hometown Highway for tourism enhancement purposes.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this body celebrate the life and outstanding career and many accomplishments of Judge John H. Ruffin, Jr., and dedicate the portion of SR 25 beginning at SR 88 to the Burke County line as the Judge John H. Ruffin, Jr. Memorial Highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this body desires to honor Mr. Kermit Yates by dedicating a portion of SR 152 from the city limits of Cobbtown, Georgia, to the Coleman Bridge as the Kermit Yates Memorial Highway.

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this body joins in celebrating the life of Jimmy (Lou) Chastain and dedicates the bridge over Talking Rock Creek on SR 136 in Pickens County as the Lou Chastain Memorial Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this body desires to honor PFC Don Manac by dedicating the bridge on SR 94 in Fargo, Georgia, at the Clinch/Echols County line, crossing Suwannoochee Creek, as the PFC Don Manac Memorial Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this body joins in honoring the life of Coach Jim Cavan and dedicates the portion of SR 74 in Thomaston, Georgia, in Upson County, from its intersection with Church Street to its intersection with Holston Drive as the Coach Jim Cavan Memorial Parkway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this body desires to honor Willou Copeland Smith by dedicating the portion of SR 303 from Altama Avenue to its intersection with US 17 as the Willou Copeland Smith Highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this body honor Henry Veal, Sr., and Mamie Solomon Veal by dedicating the portion of SR 24 in Baldwin County from its intersection with Kings Road to the Washington County line as the Veal Solomon Highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Mr. Raymond Royal Marshall and dedicate the intersection of Courtland Street and Ralph McGill Boulevard in Atlanta, Georgia, as the Raymond Royal Marshall Memorial Intersection.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this body honor the service of Private Homer C. Sumner and dedicate a portion of SR 125, beginning at Coy Hancock Road and ending at Morris C. Sumner Road as the Private Homer C. Sumner Memorial Road.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this body hereby joins in honoring the life and memory of Charles "Chuck" Burris and dedicates the bridge located at the interchange of East Ponce De Leon Avenue and SR 10/Memorial Drive as the Charles "Chuck" Burris Memorial Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Transportation is authorized and directed to erect and maintain appropriate signs dedicating the road facilities named in this resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit appropriate copies of this resolution to the Department of

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Transportation, to the family of PFC Samuel Stephens Lance, to the family of Charlie Will Stapleton, to the family of Luther H. Story, to the family of Forrest Laughlin Adair II, to William Austin Atkins, Sr., to the family of William Travis Duke, to the family of Roy Parrish, to the family of Floyd C. and Mary McCants Jarrell, to the family of Judge John H. Ruffin, Jr., to the family of Kermit Yates, to the family of Lou Chastain, to the family of PFC Don Manac, to the family of Coach Jim Cavan, to Willou Copeland Smith, to the family of Henry Veal, Sr., and Mamie Solomon Veal, to the family of Mr. Raymond Royal Marshall, to the family of Private Homer C. Sumner, and to the family of Charles "Chuck" Burris.

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:

E Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden E Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas
Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman E Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Davis E Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England
Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans
Floyd Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger E Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Harbin Y Harden, B E Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Heckstall Y Hembree E Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby E Hudson Y Hugley
Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse
Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S
Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick
Kidd Y Knight
Lane Y Lindsey Y Long
Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning
Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows
Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan
Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy E Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix
Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent
Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A
Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders
Scott, M Y Scott, S

Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B
Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D
Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch
Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
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On the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, the ayes were 145, nays 1.
The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted, by substitute.
Representative Heckstall of the 62nd 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.
Representatives Dawkins-Haigler of the 93rd and Stephenson of the 92nd were excused on the preceding roll call. They wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon.
The Speaker Pro Tem assumed the Chair.
SB 190. By Senators Hooks of the 14th, Cowsert of the 46th, Butterworth of the 50th and Staton of the 18th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the state flag, seal, symbols, and language, so as to add provisions relating to the Georgia Capitol Museum; to provide for the transfer of the operation of the Georgia Capitol Museum from the Secretary of State to the board of regents; to provide for powers and duties of the board of regents with respect to the museum; to amend Article 4 of Chapter 13 of Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Georgia Capitol Museum and the Capitol Art Standards Commission, so as to repeal and reserve Part 1, relating to operation of the Georgia Capitol Museum by the Secretary of State and so as to change the membership of the Capitol Art Standards Commission; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the board of regents, so as to add provisions relating to the Georgia Capitol Museum; to provide for the transfer of the operation of the Georgia Capitol Museum from the Secretary of State to the board of regents; to provide for powers and duties of the board of regents with respect to the museum; to amend Article 4 of Chapter 13 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Capitol Museum and the Capitol Art Standards Commission, so as to repeal and reserve Part 1, relating to operation of the Georgia Capitol Museum by the Secretary of State and so as

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to change the membership of the Capitol Art Standards Commission; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the board of regents, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"20-3-40. (a) The operation of the Georgia Capitol Museum which was formerly under the control and supervision of the Secretary of State shall as of July 1, 2011, be transferred to the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia. The board of regents shall designate one or more persons to carry out any duties formerly carried out by the director of the museum. The transfer shall include real property relating to the museum. (b) The board of regents shall maintain the exhibits for the museum and may prepare and distribute publications concerning the museum's features, prepare semitechnical materials for distribution to the schools of this state, conduct tours of the museum and state capitol, and perform such other duties and functions as are ordinarily exercised in the operation of a museum. (c) The board of regents is authorized to receive, on behalf of the state, any grants, donations, or gifts of money or property for use in the museum. (d) Any funds appropriated for the operation of the Georgia Capitol Museum may be transferred as provided in Code Section 45-12-90."
SECTION 2. Article 4 of Chapter 13 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Capitol Museum and the Capitol Arts Standards Commission, is amended by repealing and reserving Part 1, relating to the Georgia Capitol Museum.
SECTION 3. Said article is further amended in Code Section 45-13-70, relating to the Capitol Art Standards Commission, by revising subsection (a) as follows:
"(b) The Capitol Art Standards Commission shall be comprised composed of 15 16 members. Three members shall be appointed by the Governor, one of whom one shall be designated as chairperson. Three members One member shall be appointed by the Senate Committee on Assignments; two members shall be appointed by the Lieutenant Governor; and three members shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives. One member each shall be appointed by the Georgia Historical Society, the Georgia Council for the Humanities, and the Georgia Council for the Arts. One member each shall be appointed by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia and the Georgia Foundation for Independent Colleges, each of whom shall be proficient in the history of the State of Georgia. Each of the appointed members

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shall serve two-year terms of office and shall be eligible to succeed themselves. In addition, the director of the Georgia Capitol Museum or his or her designee and the Secretary of State or his or her designee shall be a member of the commission. Vacancies in the positions of appointed members of the commission shall be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term of office by the original appointing authority."

SECTION 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Wilkinson of the 52nd offers the following amendment:

Amend the substitute to SB 190 (LC 35 2263S) by replacing lines 39 and 40 as follows:

designated as chairperson. Three members shall be appointed by the Senate Committee on Assignments

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:

E Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner

Davis E Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton
Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton

Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby E Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson
Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan

Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B
Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M
Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D
Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas

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Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Gardner Y Geisinger E Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner
Harbin Y Harden, B E Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey
Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders
Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson
Welch Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 159, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute, as amended.

Representatives Heckstall of the 62nd and Long of the 61st 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.

Representatives Dawkins-Haigler of the 93rd and Stephenson of the 92nd were excused on the preceding roll call. They wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon.

SB 156. By Senators Jeffares of the 17th, Rogers of the 21st, Williams of the 19th, Miller of the 49th, Albers of the 56th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to emergency telephone number 9-1-1 system, so as to remove the requirements for certain audits; to require certain reports; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Willard of the 49th offers the following amendment:

Amend SB 156 (LC 28 5526) by striking lines 1 through 23 and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

To amend Part 4 of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the emergency telephone number 9-1-1 system, so as to provide for the comprehensive regulation of 9-1-1 charges on prepaid wireless services; to provide

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for imposition, collection, and distribution of such charges; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for powers, duties, and authority of counties, municipalities, and the state revenue commissioner; to repeal certain provisions relating to prepaid wireless service; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Part 4 of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the emergency telephone number 9-1-1 system, is amended in Code Section 46-5-121, relating to legislative intent regarding 9-1-1 services, by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(e) The General Assembly further finds that the collection methodology for prepaid wireless telecommunications service should effectively capture 9-1-1 charges from prepaid users. It is the intent of the General Assembly to move the collection of existing 9-1-1 charges on prepaid wireless service to the retail point of sale."
SECTION 2. Said part is further amended by repealing in its entirety Code Section 46-5-134.2, relating to 9-1-1 charges for prepaid wireless service.
SECTION 3. Said part is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"46-5-134.2. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Commissioner' means the state revenue commissioner. (2) 'Consumer' means a person who purchases prepaid wireless telecommunications service in a retail transaction. (3) 'Department' means the Department of Revenue. (4) 'Prepaid wireless 9-1-1 charge' means the charge that is required to be collected by a seller from a consumer in the amount established under subsection (b) of this Code section. (5) 'Prepaid wireless telecommunications service' has the same meaning as prepaid wireless service as such term is defined in Code Section 46-5-122. (6) 'Provider' means a person that provides prepaid wireless telecommunications service pursuant to a license issued by the Federal Communications Commission. (7) 'Retail transaction' means the purchase of prepaid wireless telecommunications service from a seller for any purpose other than resale. (8) 'Seller' means a person who sells prepaid wireless telecommunications service to another person. (9) 'Wireless telecommunications service' means commercial mobile radio service as defined by Section 20.3 of Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations, as amended.

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(b)(1) Counties and municipalities that operate a 9-1-1 public safety answering point, including counties and municipalities that operate multijurisdictional or regional 9-1-1 systems or have created a joint authority pursuant to Code Section 46-5-138, are authorized to impose by ordinance or resolution a prepaid wireless 9-1-1 charge in the amount of 75 cents per retail transaction. Imposition of the fee authorized by this Code section by a county or municipality is contingent upon compliance with the requirements of paragraph (1) of subsection (j) of this Code section. (2) Where a county or municipality that operates a 9-1-1 public safety answering point fails to comply with the requirements of paragraph (1) of subsection (j) of this Code section by December 31, 2011, on and after that date, the prepaid wireless 9-1-1 charge authorized by paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be imposed within the jurisdiction of such counties and municipalities as a state fee for state purposes. (c) Where a county or municipality imposes a 9-1-1 charge as authorized by paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section, or the 9-1-1 charge is imposed by the State of Georgia by paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of this Code section, the prepaid wireless 9-1-1 charge shall be collected by the seller from the consumer with respect to each retail transaction occurring in this state. The amount of the prepaid wireless 9-1-1 charge shall be either separately stated on an invoice, receipt, or other similar document that is provided to the consumer by the seller, or otherwise disclosed to the consumer. (d) For the purposes of subsection (c) of this Code section, a retail transaction that is effected in person by a consumer at a business location of the seller shall be treated as occurring in this state if that business location is in this state, and any other retail transaction shall be treated as occurring in this state if the retail transaction is treated as occurring in this state for purposes of a prepaid wireless calling service as provided in paragraph (3) of subsection (e) of Code Section 48-8-77. (e) The prepaid wireless 9-1-1 charge shall be the liability of the consumer and not of the seller or of any provider, except that the seller shall be liable to remit all prepaid wireless 9-1-1 charges that the seller collects from consumers as provided in this Code section, including all such charges that the seller is deemed to collect where the amount of the charge has not been separately stated on an invoice, receipt, or other similar document provided to the consumer by the seller. (f) The amount of the prepaid wireless 9-1-1 charge that is collected by a seller from a consumer, if such amount is separately stated on an invoice, receipt, or other similar document provided to the consumer by the seller, shall not be included in the base for measuring any tax, fee, surcharge, or other charge that is imposed by this state, any political subdivision of this state, or any intergovernmental agency. (g) If a minimal amount of prepaid wireless telecommunications service is sold with a prepaid wireless device for a single, nonitemized price, then the seller may elect not to apply the amount specified in subsection (b) of this Code section to such transaction. For purposes of this subsection, the term 'minimal' means an amount of service denominated as ten minutes or less, or $5.00 or less. (h) Prepaid wireless 9-1-1 charges collected by sellers shall be remitted to the commissioner at the times and in the manner provided by Chapter 8 of Title 48 with

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respect to the sales and use tax imposed on prepaid wireless calling service. The commissioner shall establish registration and payment procedures that substantially coincide with the registration and payment procedures that apply to the sale of prepaid wireless calling service under Chapter 8 of Title 48. Audit and appeal procedures applicable under Chapter 8 of Title 48 shall apply to the prepaid wireless 9-1-1 charge. The commissioner shall establish procedures by which a seller of prepaid wireless telecommunications service may document that a sale is not a retail transaction, which procedures shall substantially coincide with the procedures for documenting sale for resale transactions under Chapter 8 of Title 48. Nothing in this Code section shall authorize the commissioner to require that sellers of prepaid wireless calling services identify, report, or specify the jurisdiction within which the retail sale of such services occurred. (i) A seller shall be permitted to deduct and retain 3 percent of prepaid wireless 9-1-1 charges that are collected by the seller from consumers. (j) Prepaid wireless 9-1-1 charges remitted to the commissioner as provided in this Code section shall be distributed to counties, municipalities, and the State of Georgia as follows:
(1) On or before the December 31 of the year prior to the first year that the fee is imposed, each county and municipal corporation levying the fee, including counties and municipalities levying the fee that operate multijurisdictional or regional 9-1-1 systems or have created a joint authority pursuant to Code Section 46-5-138, shall file with the commissioner a certified copy of the pertinent parts of all ordinances and resolutions and amendments thereto which levy the prepaid wireless 9-1-1 charge authorized by this Code section. The ordinance or resolution specified herein shall specify an effective date of January 1, 2012, and impose a fee in the amount specified in paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section. The filing required by this paragraph shall be a condition of the collection of the prepaid wireless 9-1-1 charge within any county or municipality.
(2)(A) Each county or municipality operating a public safety answering point that has levied the prepaid wireless 9-1-1 charge authorized by this Code section and complied with the filing requirement of paragraph (1) of this subsection shall receive an amount calculated by multiplying the total amount remitted to the commissioner during the 12 month period ending June 30 times a fraction, the numerator of which is the population of the jurisdiction or jurisdictions operating the public safety answering point and the denominator of which is the total population of the state. An amount calculated by multiplying the total amount remitted to the commissioner during the 12 month period ending June 30 times a fraction, the numerator of which is the total population of any jurisdiction or jurisdictions operating public safety answering points that have not complied with the filing requirement of paragraph (1) of this subsection and the denominator of which is the total population of this state, shall be deposited as provided in paragraph (5) of this subsection.

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(B) Notwithstanding the provisions of subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, the initial distribution shall be calculated using the total amount remitted to the commissioner during the six-month period beginning January 1, 2012, and ending June 30, 2012. (C) For the purposes of this paragraph, population shall be measured by the United States decennial census of 2010 or any future such census plus any corrections or revisions contained in official statements by the United States Bureau of the Census made prior to the first day of September immediately preceding the distribution of the proceeds of such charges by the commissioner and any official census data received by the commissioner from the United States Bureau of the Census or its successor agency pertaining to any newly incorporated municipality. Such corrections, revisions, or additional data shall be certified to the commissioner by the Office of Planning and Budget on or before August 31 of each year. (3) Funds shall be distributed annually on or before October 15 of each year. Such distribution shall include any delinquent charges actually collected by the commissioner for a previous fiscal year which have not been previously distributed. (4) Prior to calculating the distributions to county and municipal governments as provided in this subsection, the commissioner shall subtract an amount, not to exceed 2 percent of remitted charges, to defray the cost of administering and distributing funds from the prepaid wireless 9-1-1 charge. Such amount shall be paid into the general fund of the state treasury. (5) Funds distributed to a county or municipality pursuant to this Code section shall be deposited and accounted for in a separate restricted revenue fund known as the Emergency Telephone System Fund, maintained by the local government pursuant to paragraph (2) of subsection (d) of Code Section 46-5-134. The commissioner shall deposit all funds received pursuant to paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of this Code section, other than the funds received pursuant paragraph (4) of this subsection, into the general fund of the state treasury in compliance with Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 45, the 'Budget Act.' It is the intention of the General Assembly, subject to the appropriation process, that an amount equal to the amount deposited into the general fund of the state treasury as provided in this paragraph be appropriated each year to a program of state grants to counties and municipalities administered by the department for the purpose of supporting the operations of public safety answering points in the improvement of 9-1-1 service delivery. The department shall promulgate rules and regulations for the administration of the 9-1-1 grant program. (6) Notwithstanding a county's or municipality's failure to comply with the filing requirement of paragraph (1) of this subsection prior to January 1, 2012, a county or municipality that subsequently meets such filing requirements prior to January 1 of any subsequent year shall become eligible to participate in the next succeeding distribution of proceeds pursuant to subparagraph (A) of paragraph (2) of this subsection. (k)(1) No provider or seller of prepaid wireless telecommunications service shall be liable for damages to any person resulting from or incurred in connection with the

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provision of, or failure to provide, 9-1-1 or enhanced 9-1-1 service, or for identifying, or failing to identify, the telephone number, address, location, or name associated with any person or device that is accessing or attempting to access 9-1-1 or enhanced 9-1-1 service. (2) No provider or seller of prepaid wireless telecommunications service shall be liable for damages to any person resulting from or incurred in connection with the provision of any lawful assistance to any investigative or law enforcement officer of the United States, this or any other state, or any political subdivision of this or any other state in connection with any lawful investigation or other law enforcement activity by such law enforcement officer. (3) In addition to the liability provisions of paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection, the provisions of Code Section 46-5-135 shall apply to sellers and providers of prepaid wireless telecommunications service. (l) The prepaid wireless 9-1-1 charge authorized by this Code section shall be the only 9-1-1 funding obligation imposed with respect to prepaid wireless telecommunications service in this state, and no tax, fee, surcharge, or other charge shall be imposed by this state, any political subdivision of this state, or any intergovernmental agency for 9-1-1 funding purposes upon any provider, seller, or consumer with respect to the sale, purchase, use, or provision of prepaid wireless telecommunications service."

SECTION 4. (a) This section and Section 5 of this Act shall become effective upon their approval by the Governor or upon their becoming law without such approval. (b) Section 3 of this Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval only for local administrative purposes but in no event shall a fee and charge be imposed prior to January 1, 2012. Section 3 shall become effective for all purposes on January 1, 2012. (c) Sections 1 and 2 of this Act shall become effective on January 1, 2012.

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, was agreed to, as amended.

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

E Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams
Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe

Y Davis E Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson

Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills

Y Setzler Shaw
Y Sheldon Y Sims, B
Sims, C Y Smith, E

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Y Atwood Austin
Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes
Dutton Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger E Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B E Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett N Hatfield Y Heard

Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby E Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse N Jerguson Y Johnson
Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders
Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M
Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D
Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch
Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 158, nays 3.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.

Representative Heckstall of the 62nd 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.

Representatives Dawkins-Haigler of the 93rd and Stephenson of the 92nd were excused on the preceding roll call. They wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon.

SB 39.

By Senators Grant of the 25th, Crosby of the 13th, Cowsert of the 46th, Carter of the 42nd, Unterman of the 45th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general court provisions, so as to create mental health court divisions; to provide for assignment of cases; to provide for planning groups and work plans; to provide for standards; to

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provide for staffing and expenses; to provide for completion of mental health court division programs; to provide for records, fees, grants, and donations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 1 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general court provisions, so as to create mental health court divisions; to provide for definitions; to provide for assignment of cases; to provide for planning groups and work plans; to provide for standards; to provide for staffing and expenses; to provide for completion of mental health court division programs; to provide for records, fees, grants, and donations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 1 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general court provisions, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"15-1-16. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Developmental disability' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 37-1-1. (2) 'Mental illness' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 37-1-1. (b)(1) To achieve a reduction in recidivism and symptoms of mental illness among mentally ill offenders in criminal cases and to increase their likelihood of successful rehabilitation through early, continuous, and intense judicially supervised treatment, any court that has jurisdiction over a criminal case in which a defendant has a mental illness or developmental disability, or a co-occurring mental illness and substance abuse disorder, may establish a mental health court division to provide an alternative to the traditional judicial system for disposition of such cases. A mental health court division will bring together mental health professionals, local social programs, and intensive judicial monitoring. (2) In any criminal case in which a defendant suffers from a mental illness or developmental disability, or a co-occurring mental illness and substance abuse disorder, and the defendant meets the eligibility criteria for the mental health court division, the court may refer the case to the mental health court division:
(A) Prior to the entry of the sentence, if the prosecuting attorney consents; (B) As part of a sentence in a case; or

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(C) Upon consideration of a petition to revoke probation. (3) Each mental health court division shall establish a planning group to develop a written work plan. The planning group shall include judges, prosecuting attorneys, sheriffs or their designees, public defenders, probation officers, and persons having expertise in the field of mental health. The work plan shall address the operational, coordination, resource, information management, and evaluation needs of the mental health court division. The work plan shall include written eligibility criteria for the mental health court division. The mental health court division shall combine judicial supervision, treatment of mental health court division participants, and drug and mental health testing. Defendants charged with murder, armed robbery, rape, aggravated sodomy, aggravated sexual battery, aggravated child molestation, or child molestation shall not be eligible for entry into the mental health court division, except in the case of a separate court supervised reentry program designed to more closely monitor mentally ill offenders returning to the community after having served a term of incarceration. Any such court supervised community reentry program for mentally ill offenders shall be subject to the work plan as provided for in this paragraph. (4) The Judicial Council of Georgia shall adopt standards for the mental health court divisions. Each mental health court division shall adopt standards that are consistent with the standards of the Judicial Council of Georgia. The standards shall serve as a flexible framework for developing effective mental health court divisions and provide a structure for conducting research and evaluation for division accountability. The standards are not intended to be a certification or regulatory checklist. (5) The court instituting the mental health court division may request the district attorney for the judicial circuit or solicitor-general for the state court for the jurisdiction to designate one or more prosecuting attorneys to serve in the mental health court division and may request the circuit public defender, if any, to designate one or more assistant public defenders to serve in the mental health court division. (6) The clerk of the court instituting the mental health court division or such clerk's designee shall serve as the clerk of the mental health court division. (7) The court instituting the mental health court division may request other employees of the court to perform duties for the mental health court division. Such employees shall perform duties as directed by the judges of the mental health court division. (8) The court instituting the mental health court division may enter into agreements with other courts and agencies for the assignment of personnel from other courts and agencies to the mental health court division, including probation supervision. (9) Expenses for salaries, equipment, services, and supplies incurred in implementing this Code section may be paid from state funds, funds of the county or political subdivision implementing such mental health court division, federal grant funds, and funds from private donations. (c)(1) Each mental health court division shall establish written criteria that define the successful completion of the mental health court division program.

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(2) If the mental health court division participant successfully completes the mental health court division program prior to the entry of judgment, the case against the mental health court division participant may be dismissed by the prosecuting attorney. (3) If the mental health court division participant successfully completes the mental health court division program as part of a sentence imposed by the court, the sentence of the mental health court division participant may be reduced or modified. (4) Any plea of guilty or nolo contendere entered pursuant to this Code section shall not be withdrawn without the consent of the court. (d) Any statement made by a mental health court division participant as part of participation in such court, or any report made by the staff of the court or program connected to the court, regarding a participant's mental health shall not be admissible as evidence against the participant in any legal proceeding or prosecution; provided, however, that if the participant violates the conditions of his or her participation in the division or is terminated from the mental health court division, the reasons for the violation or termination may be considered in sanctioning, sentencing, or otherwise disposing of the participant's case. (e) Nothing contained in this Code section shall be construed to permit a judge to impose, modify, or reduce a sentence below the minimum sentence required by law. (f) Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, mental health court division staff shall be provided, upon request, with access to all records relevant to the treatment of the mental health court division participant from any state or local government agency, except records declared confidential by Code Section 49-5-40 to which access may be obtained pursuant to Code Section 49-5-41. All records and the contents thereof shall be treated as confidential, shall not be disclosed to any person outside of the mental health court division, and shall not be subject to Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50 or subject to subpoena, discovery, or introduction into evidence in any civil or criminal proceeding. Such records and the contents thereof shall be maintained by the mental health court division and originating court in a confidential file not available to the public. (g) Any fees received by a mental health court division from a mental health court division participant as payment for mental health treatment and services shall not be considered as court costs or a fine. (h) The court shall have the authority to accept grants and donations and other proceeds from outside sources for the purpose of supporting the mental health court division. Any such grants, donations, or proceeds shall be retained by the mental health court division for expenses."
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.

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

E Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams
Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood
Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns N Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Davis E Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton
Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger E Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner
Harbin Y Harden, B E Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson N Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt N Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby E Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson
Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin
Martin Y Maxwell

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders
Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B
Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre N Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D
Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch
Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 157, nays 5.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

Representative Heckstall of the 62nd 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.

Representatives Dawkins-Haigler of the 93rd and Stephenson of the 92nd were excused on the preceding roll call. They wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon.

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SB 57.

By Senators Gooch of the 51st, Mullis of the 53rd, Miller of the 49th, Jackson of the 24th, Ginn of the 47th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 5 of Title 40, relating to commercial drivers' licenses, so as to prohibit persons convicted of a criminal offense against a victim who is a minor from driving commercial motor vehicles designed to transport 16 or more persons; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Code Section 40-6-163 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the duty of the driver of a vehicle meeting or overtaking a school bus and reporting of violations, so as to define certain terms; to provide that such Code section may be enforced by means of video images; to provide a civil penalty; to provide for notice and procedures; to provide for a rebuttable presumption; to provide for a transfer of funds; to provide for an exemption from recording provisions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1. Code Section 40-6-163 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the duty of the driver of a vehicle meeting or overtaking a school bus and reporting of violations, is amended by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(d)(1) As used in this subsection, the term: (A) 'Owner' means the registrant of a motor vehicle, except that such term shall not include a motor vehicle rental company when a motor vehicle registered by such company is being operated by another person under a rental agreement with such company. (B) 'Recorded images' means images recorded by a video recording device mounted on a school bus with a clear view of vehicles passing the bus on either side and showing the date and time the recording was made and an electronic symbol showing the activation of amber lights, flashing red lights, stop arms, and brakes. (C) 'Video recording device' means a camera capable of recording digital images showing the date and time of the images so recorded.
(2) Subsection (a) of this Code section may be enforced by using recorded images as provided in this subsection. (3) For the purpose of enforcement pursuant to this subsection:

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(A) The driver of a motor vehicle shall be liable for a civil monetary penalty if such vehicle is found, as evidenced by recorded images, to have been operated in disregard or disobedience of subsection (a) of this Code section and such disregard or disobedience was not otherwise authorized by law. The amount of such fine shall be $300.00 for a first offense, $750.00 for a second offense, and $1,000.00 for each subsequent offense in a five-year period; (B) The law enforcement agency authorized to enforce the provisions of this Code section shall send by regular mail addressed to the owner of the motor vehicle postmarked not later than ten days after the date of the alleged violation:
(i) A citation for the alleged violation, which shall include the date and time of the violation, the location of the infraction, the amount of the civil monetary penalty imposed, and the date by which the civil monetary penalty shall be paid; (ii) An image taken from the recorded image showing the vehicle involved in the infraction; (iii) A copy of a certificate sworn to or affirmed by a certified peace officer employed by a law enforcement agency authorized to enforce this Code section and stating that, based upon inspection of recorded images, the owner's motor vehicle was operated in disregard or disobedience of subsection (a) of this Code section and that such disregard or disobedience was not otherwise authorized by law; (iv) A statement of the inference provided by subparagraph (D) of this paragraph and of the means specified therein by which such inference may be rebutted; (v) Information advising the owner of the motor vehicle of the manner and time in which liability as alleged in the citation may be contested in court; and (vi) A warning that failure to pay the civil monetary penalty or to contest liability in a timely manner shall waive any right to contest liability and result in a civil monetary penalty; (C) Proof that a motor vehicle was operated in disregard or disobedience of subsection (a) of this Code section shall be evidenced by recorded images. A copy of a certificate sworn to or affirmed by a certified peace officer employed by a law enforcement agency and stating that, based upon inspection of recorded images, a motor vehicle was operated in disregard or disobedience of subsection (a) of this Code section and that such disregard or disobedience was not otherwise authorized by law shall be prima-facie evidence of the facts contained therein; and (D) Liability under this subsection shall be determined based upon preponderance of the evidence. Prima-facie evidence that the vehicle described in the citation issued pursuant to this subsection was operated in violation of subsection (a) of this Code section, together with proof that the defendant was at the time of such violation the registered owner of the vehicle, shall permit the trier of fact in its discretion to infer that such owner of the vehicle was the driver of the vehicle at the time of the alleged violation. Such an inference may be rebutted if the owner of the vehicle:

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(i) Testifies under oath in open court or submits to the court a sworn notarized statement that he or she was not the operator of the vehicle at the time of the alleged violation and identifies the name of the operator of the vehicle at the time of the alleged violation; or (ii) Presents to the court a certified copy of a police report showing that the vehicle had been reported to the police as stolen prior to the time of the alleged violation. (4) A violation for which a civil penalty is imposed pursuant to this subsection shall not be considered a moving traffic violation for the purpose of points assessment under Code Section 40-5-57. Such violation shall be deemed noncriminal, and imposition of a civil penalty pursuant to this subsection shall not be deemed a conviction and shall not be made a part of the operating record of the person upon whom such liability is imposed, nor shall it be used for any insurance purposes in the provision of motor vehicle insurance coverage. (5) If a person summoned by regular mail fails to appear on the date of return set out in the citation and has not paid the penalty for the violation or filed a police report or notarized statement pursuant to subparagraph (D) of paragraph (3) of this subsection, the person shall then be summoned a second time by certified mail with a return receipt requested. The second summons shall include all information required in subparagraph (B) of paragraph (3) of this subsection for the initial summons and shall include a new date of return. If a person summoned by certified mail again fails to appear on the date of return set out in the second citation and has failed to pay the penalty or file an appropriate document for rebuttal, the person summoned shall have waived the right to contest the violation and shall be liable for the civil monetary penalty provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection. (6) Any court having jurisdiction over violations of subsection (a) of this Code section shall have jurisdiction over cases arising under this subsection and shall be authorized to impose the civil monetary penalty provided by this subsection. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the provisions of law governing jurisdiction, procedure, defenses, adjudication, appeal, and payment and distribution of penalties otherwise applicable to violations of subsection (a) of this Code section shall apply to enforcement under this subsection except as provided in subparagraph (A) of paragraph (3) of this subsection; provided, however, that any appeal from superior or state court shall be by application in the same manner as that provided by Code Section 5-6-35. (7) Recorded images made for purposes of this subsection shall not be a public record for purposes of Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50. (8) A governing authority shall not impose a civil penalty under this subsection on the owner of a motor vehicle if the operator of the vehicle was arrested or issued a citation and notice to appear by a peace officer for the same violation. (9) A school system may enter into an intergovernmental agreement with a local governing authority to offset expenses regarding the implementation and ongoing

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operation of video recording devices serving the purpose of capturing recorded images of motor vehicles unlawfully passing a school bus. (10) Any school bus driver operating a vehicle equipped with an activated video recording device shall be exempt from the recording provisions of subsection (c) of Code Section 40-6-163."

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:

E Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black N Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns N Byrd Y Carter N Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins N Cooke
Coomer Cooper Y Crawford

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton
Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger E Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M N Harrell Y Hatchett N Hatfield Y Heard

Heckstall Y Hembree
Henson N Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt N Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby E Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse N Jerguson Y Johnson
Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

N Mayo Y McBrayer N McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y N Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J N Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice N Riley N Roberts Y Rogers N Rynders
Scott, M Y Scott, S

Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B
Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre N Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D
Taylor, R N Taylor, T N Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch
Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

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On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 144, nays 20.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.
Representative Heckstall of the 62nd 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.
Representative Coomer of the 14th 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.
SB 185. By Senators Sims of the 12th, Hooks of the 14th, Seay of the 34th, Tate of the 38th, Davis of the 22nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1A of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to early care and learning, so as to provide for emergency closure of an early care and education program upon the death of a minor or certain circumstances; to revise definitions; to provide for certain procedures; to provide for hearings; to provide for contesting a closure; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 1A of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to early care and learning, so as to provide for emergency closure of an early care and education program upon the death of a minor or under certain circumstances; to revise definitions; to provide for certain procedures; to provide for hearings; to provide for contesting a closure; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 1A of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to early care and learning, is amended by revising Code Section 20-1A-13, relating to the emergency placement of monitors in early care and education programs, as follows:
"20-1A-13. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:

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(1) 'Emergency order' or 'order' means a written directive by the commissioner or the commissioner's designee placing a monitor in an early care and education program or providing notice of intended emergency closure of an early care and education program. (2) 'Monitor' means a person designated by the department to remain on site in a program as an agent of the department, observing conditions. (3) 'Preliminary hearing' means a hearing held by the department Office of State Administrative Hearings as soon as possible after the order is entered at the request of a program which has been affected by an emergency order placing a monitor in the program or upon notice of intended emergency closure of a program in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.' (b)(1) The commissioner or his or her designee may order the emergency placement of a monitor or monitors in an early care and education program upon a finding that rules and regulations of the department are being violated which threaten the health, safety, or welfare of children in the care of the program and when one or more of the following conditions are present:
(1)(A) The program is operating without a license, commission, or registration; (2)(B) The department has denied application for license, registration, or commission or has initiated action to revoke the existing license, registration, or commission of the program; or (3)(C) Children are suspected of being subjected to injury or life-threatening situations or the health or safety of a child or children is in danger. (c)(2) A monitor may be placed in a program for no more than ten consecutive calendar days, during which time the monitor shall observe conditions and regulatory compliance with any recommended remedial action of the department. Upon expiration of the ten-day period, should the conditions warrant, the initial ten-day period may be extended for an additional ten-day period. The monitor shall report to the department. The monitor shall not assume any administrative or child-caring responsibility within the program, nor shall the monitor be liable for any actions of the program. The salary and related costs and travel and subsistence allowance as defined by department policy of placing a monitor in a program shall be reimbursed to the department by the program, unless the order placing the monitor is determined to be invalid in a contested case or by final adjudication by a court of competent jurisdiction, in which event the cost shall be paid by the department. (c)(1) The commissioner or his or her designee may issue an order providing notice of intended emergency closure of an early care and education program: (A) Upon the death of a minor at such program, unless such death was medically anticipated or no serious rule violations related to the death by the program were determined by the department; or (B) Where a child's safety or welfare is in imminent danger. (2) If a preliminary hearing is not requested pursuant to subsection (f) of this Code section, the commissioner shall immediately close such program for a period of not more than 21 days. If a preliminary hearing is requested pursuant to subsection (f) of

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this Code section, the commissioner may place a monitor in the program until the Office of Administrative Hearings issues a decision, which shall be considered the final decision of the agency, on the emergency closure. If the Office of Administrative Hearings finds that the emergency closure is warranted, the commissioner shall immediately close such program for a period of not more than 21 days. If the Office of Administrative Hearings finds that the emergency closure is not warranted, the commissioner shall not order the emergency closure of the program, but may continue investigating the incident and may place a monitor in the program in accordance with this Code section. (3) Upon a closure, the program shall be required to immediately notify the parent or guardian of each child enrolled in the program. Upon a closure, the commissioner or his or her designee shall immediately conduct a review into the circumstances of the minor's death or the circumstances where a child's safety or welfare is in imminent danger. If the commissioner determines that the program where such minor's death occurred or where imminent danger exists fails to meet the specifications and requirements of this chapter, the commissioner shall immediately revoke such program's license in accordance with subsection (o) of Code Section 20-1A-10. The program shall have the right to appeal the revocation in accordance with subsection (o) of Code Section 20-1A-10; provided, however, that the program shall remain closed until the appeal decision is issued. If the commissioner determines that the administration or conditions of the program were not the cause of the minor's death or that a child's safety and welfare is not in imminent danger or if the department has not issued a revocation notice within the initial closure period, the commissioner shall immediately reopen the program for its continued operation. (d) An emergency order shall contain the following: (1) The scope of the order; (2) The reasons for the issuance of the order; (3) The effective date of the order if other than the date the order is issued; (4) The person to whom questions regarding the order are to be addressed; and (5) Notice of the right to a preliminary hearing. (e) Unless otherwise provided in the order, an emergency order shall become effective upon its service. Service of an emergency order may be made upon the owner of the facility, the director of the facility, or any other agent, employee, or person in charge of the facility at the time of the service of the order. (f) A request for a preliminary hearing shall be made in writing within five days 48 hours from the time of service, excepting weekends. The request must shall be made to the representative of the department designated in the order and may be made in person, by facsimile, by e-mail, or by any other means designated in the order. Unless a request is made to appear in person, the preliminary hearing shall consist of an administrative review of the record, written evidence submitted by the early care and education program affected, and a preliminary written argument in support of its contentions.

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(g) If a request is made to appear in person at the preliminary hearing, the program shall provide the name and address of the person or persons, if any, who will be representing the program in the preliminary hearing. (h)(g) Upon receipt of a request for a preliminary hearing, the department shall immediately forward the request to the Office of State Administrative Hearings, which shall set and give notice of the date, time, and location of the preliminary hearing. The preliminary hearing shall be held as soon as possible after a request therefor but in no event later than 72 48 hours after such request, provided that a program may request that such hearing be held earlier and that in no event shall a hearing be held on a weekend or holiday. (i)(h) If a personal appearance hearing is requested, the preliminary hearing shall consist of a review of the all oral and written evidence in the record, any additional evidence introduced at the hearing, and any arguments made. A recording shall be made of the hearing. (j)(i) The department Office of State Administrative Hearings shall, where practicable, issue an immediate oral order and shall, in all instances, issue a written order within four two business days after the close of the hearing. (k)(j) Pending final appeal of the validity of any emergency order issued as provided in this Code section, such emergency order shall remain in full effect until vacated or rescinded by the commissioner or the commissioner's designee. (l)(k) The department is not precluded from other actions permitted by other laws or regulations during the time an emergency order is in force."

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:

E Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams E Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey
Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs
Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England

Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby E Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B
Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R

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Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger E Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson
Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long
Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell
Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders
Scott, M Y Scott, S

E Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D
Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch
Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 163, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

Representative Heckstall of the 62nd 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 218. By Senators Williams of the 19th and Bulloch of the 11th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to submerged cultural resources, so as to change certain provisions relating to permits and authorization to contract for investigation, survey, or recovery operations and renewal and revocation of permits; to provide for investigation, survey, and sales of certain sunken logs to which the state holds title; to provide for administration of such a program; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read:

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To amend Part 3 of Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to submerged cultural resources, so as to change certain provisions relating to permits and authorization to contract for investigation, survey, or recovery operations and renewal and revocation of permits; to provide for investigation, survey, and sales of certain sunken logs to which the state holds title; to provide for administration of such a program; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Part 3 of Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to submerged cultural resources, is amended in Code Section 12-3-82, relating to permits and authorization to contract for investigation, survey, or recovery operations and renewal and revocation of permits, by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(f) This Code section shall not apply to deadhead logs, which shall be subject to the provisions of Code Section 12-3-82.1."
SECTION 2. Said part is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"12-3-82.1. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Deadhead logs' means logs that were commercially harvested from forests in this state during the nineteenth or twentieth century and that sank or were sunken in a river either while in the process of being floated to mill or market or intentionally for storage. (2) 'Navigable stream' has the meaning provided by Code Section 44-8-5. (3) 'River' means the Altamaha River, Flint River, Ocmulgee River, or Oconee River, where the same qualifies as a navigable stream, but not including any segment that is a boundary of the State of Georgia as described in Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 50. (b) The department may contract with any person for the investigation or survey of deadhead logs on such terms and conditions as the department deems appropriate. (c)(1) The department shall provide for sales of deadhead logs on a competitive bid basis to the highest responsible bidders as provided by this Code section. Such sales shall be made as and when, and from such river segments, in such quantities, and upon such terms and conditions as the department may deem appropriate, taking into consideration the protection of natural resources, other submerged cultural resources, and the recreational and commercial uses of the rivers that may be affected by the removal, recovery, and sale of deadhead logs. (2) No river segment known to contain an otherwise merchantable quantity of deadhead logs shall be withheld from marketing as a deadhead log sales area or portion thereof to the bidding public unless the department makes a written determination and order that the public interest, including without limitation public safety, water quality, wildlife and wildlife habitat, commercial and recreational

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fisheries, state and federal threatened and endangered species, land use, effects on stream bank property, or other submerged cultural resources, cannot be adequately protected by the bidder if the recovery and removal operation is allowed. (d) The department may coordinate its actions with the State Forestry Commission and may delegate to the commission any part or all of its authority to act under this Code section in any case, and the State Forestry Commission is authorized to act on behalf of the department in accordance with this Code section pursuant to any such delegation of authority. (e) The provisions for disposition of surplus property under Article 4 of Chapter 5 of Title 50 shall not apply to disposition of deadhead logs under this Code section. (f) The purchaser of any deadhead logs shall be responsible for recovery and removal of the same. No deadhead logs shall be removed pursuant to this Code section until such time as the amount due to the state as payment for such logs has been received; but the state shall retain title to such deadhead logs unless and until the same are removed in a timely manner in accordance with the terms of the sales agreement. (g) The provisions of Code Section 45-12-92 shall not apply to proceeds received by the department from sales of deadhead logs pursuant to this Code section, and the department may retain such proceeds for use in the effective administration of the deadhead log or fisheries management programs; provided, however, that any such funds not expended for such purposes in the fiscal year in which the funds are generated shall be deposited into the general fund of the state treasury. (h) In addition to those powers set forth in subsection (a) of Code Section 12-3-81, the board is empowered to promulgate such rules and regulations as may be necessary or appropriate for the protection of natural resources, other submerged cultural resources, and the recreational and commercial uses of the rivers in connection with the investigation, survey, recovery, removal, sale, and disposition of deadhead logs and for the department's effective administration thereof."

SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Representative Hatfield of the 177th moved that SB 218 be placed upon the table.

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

E Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison N Amerson N Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin N Baker N Battles

N Davis Dawkins-Haigler
E Dempsey N Dickerson
Dickey N Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner N Dudgeon

Heckstall N Hembree Y Henson N Hill Y Holcomb N Holmes N Holt N Horne Y Houston N Howard

Y Mayo Y McBrayer N McCall Y McKillip
Meadows N Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan N Morris N Mosby

Setzler N Shaw N Sheldon N Sims, B Y Sims, C N Smith, E Y Smith, K N Smith, L Y Smith, R N Smith, T

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N Bearden Beasley-Teague
Y Bell Y Benfield N Benton N Black N Braddock N Brockway Y Brooks
Bruce N Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd N Carter N Casas N Channell N Cheokas
Clark, J Y Clark, V N Coleman N Collins N Cooke N Coomer N Cooper Y Crawford

Y Dukes Y Dutton N Ehrhart N England Y Epps, C
Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner N Geisinger E Golick Y Gordon N Greene N Hamilton N Hanner Y Harbin N Harden, B Y Harden, M N Harrell N Hatchett Y Hatfield N Heard

Y Huckaby Hudson
Y Hugley N Jackson Y Jacobs Y James N Jasperse N Jerguson Y Johnson
Jones, J Y Jones, S
Jordan Y Kaiser N Kendrick N Kidd E Knight Y Lane
Lindsey Y Long
Lucas N Maddox, B N Maddox, G N Manning Y Marin
Martin N Maxwell

N Murphy N Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer N Nix Y Oliver
O'Neal N Pak Y Parent N Parrish N Parsons N Peake N Powell, A Y Powell, J N Pruett N Purcell N Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece N Rice N Riley N Roberts N Rogers N Rynders Y Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M N Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Talton N Tankersley N Taylor, D
Taylor, R Taylor, T N Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu N Walker N Watson N Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson N Willard N Williams, A Y Williams, E N Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 71, nays 85.

The motion was lost.

Representative Heckstall of the 62nd 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 Committee substitute was adopted.

The Speaker assumed the Chair.

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:

E Abdul-Salaam N Abrams N Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson

Y Davis N Dawkins-Haigler E Dempsey N Dickerson
Dickey

Heckstall Y Hembree N Henson N Hill N Holcomb

N Mayo N McBrayer Y McCall N McKillip
Meadows

Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B N Sims, C

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N Ashe N Atwood N Austin N Baker Y Battles Y Bearden N Beasley-Teague N Bell N Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway N Brooks N Bruce Y Bryant N Buckner N Burns N Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas N Clark, J N Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper N Crawford

Y Dickson N Dobbs N Dollar N Drenner Y Dudgeon N Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England N Epps, C Y Epps, J N Evans N Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin N Frazier N Fullerton N Gardner Y Geisinger E Golick N Gordon N Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner N Harbin Y Harden, B N Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett N Hatfield Y Heard

Y Holmes N Holt N Horne N Houston Y Howard N Huckaby N Hudson N Hugley Y Jackson N Jacobs N James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson N Johnson Y Jones, J N Jones, S N Jordan N Kaiser N Kendrick Y Kidd E Knight N Lane N Lindsey N Long
Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G N Manning N Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Mills N Mitchell N Morgan Y Morris N Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J N Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix N Oliver Y O'Neal N Pak N Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake N Powell, A N Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey N Randall N Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders N Scott, M N Scott, S

N Smith, E N Smith, K Y Smith, L N Smith, R Y Smith, T N Smyre N Spencer N Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D
Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley N Thomas N Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch N Weldon N Wilkerson N Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A N Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 83, nays 85.

The Bill, having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority, was lost.

Representative Heckstall of the 62nd 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.

Representative Morris of the 155th moved that the House reconsider its action in failing to give the requisite constitutional majority to SB 218.

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

E Abdul-Salaam N Abrams N Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson N Ashe N Atwood

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler E Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson N Dobbs

Heckstall Y Hembree N Henson N Hill N Holcomb Y Holmes N Holt

N Mayo N McBrayer Y McCall N McKillip
Meadows Y Mills N Mitchell

Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B N Sims, C N Smith, E N Smith, K

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N Austin N Baker Y Battles Y Bearden N Beasley-Teague N Bell N Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway N Brooks N Bruce Y Bryant N Buckner Y Burns N Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas N Clark, J N Clark, V Y Coleman N Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper N Crawford

Y Dollar N Drenner Y Dudgeon N Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England N Epps, C Y Epps, J N Evans N Floyd N Fludd N Franklin N Frazier N Fullerton N Gardner Y Geisinger N Golick N Gordon N Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner N Harbin Y Harden, B N Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett N Hatfield Y Heard

Y Horne N Houston Y Howard N Huckaby N Hudson N Hugley Y Jackson N Jacobs N James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson N Johnson Y Jones, J N Jones, S N Jordan N Kaiser N Kendrick Y Kidd E Knight N Lane Y Lindsey N Long
Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G N Manning N Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

N Morgan Y Morris N Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J N Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix N Oliver Y O'Neal N Pak N Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake N Powell, A N Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey N Randall N Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders N Scott, M N Scott, S

Y Smith, L N Smith, R N Smith, T N Smyre N Spencer N Stephens, M Y Stephens, R N Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D
Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley N Thomas N Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson N Welch N Weldon N Wilkerson N Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A N Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 85, nays 86.

The motion was lost.

Representative Heckstall of the 62nd 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 81. By Senator Carter of the 1st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pharmacists and pharmacies, so as to provide for mental and physical examinations of licensees or applicants for the practice of pharmacy and for applicants for registration as pharmacy technicians under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; 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.

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

E Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams N Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood N Austin Y Baker Y Battles
Bearden N Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black N Braddock N Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner N Burns N Byrd Y Carter N Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas N Clark, J N Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins N Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

N Davis N Dawkins-Haigler E Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner N Dudgeon Y Dukes N Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene N Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B N Harden, M N Harrell Y Hatchett N Hatfield Y Heard

Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt N Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley
Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson
Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd E Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long
Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin N Martin Y Maxwell

Y Mayo Y McBrayer N McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris N Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice N Riley N Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders
Scott, M Y Scott, S

Setzler Y Shaw N Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K
Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre N Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R N Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D
Taylor, R Y Taylor, T N Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 137, nays 30.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Representatives Heckstall of the 62nd, Jones of the 46th, and Smith of the 70th 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 82.

By Senators Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, McKoon of the 29th, Crosby of the 13th, Williams of the 19th and Rogers of the 21st:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, so as to provide for oaths of election superintendents and election supervisors and designees of boards of election; to provide that appointments of poll officers shall be made available to the public; to clarify who may vote in runoff primaries; to provide that the list of persons who have qualified with the state executive committee of a political party shall be provided to the office of the Secretary of State; to clarify the manner of appointment of registrars; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, so as to provide for oaths of election superintendents and election supervisors and designees of boards of election; to provide that appointments of poll officers shall be made available to the public; to clarify who may vote in runoff primaries; to provide that the list of persons who have qualified with the state executive committee of a political party shall be provided to the office of the Secretary of State; to clarify the manner of appointment of registrars; to require registrars to check the data bases of convicted felons and deceased persons maintained by the Secretary of State prior to approving a voter registration application; to provide for the confidentiality of e-mail addresses maintained by registrars; to provide for certain adjustments to precincts which contain more than 2,000 electors when all those electors desiring to vote at the last general election were unable to complete voting within one hour following the closing of the polls; to remove the requirement to certify that each election shall be conducted using certain voting equipment; to allow the use of the federal write-in ballot for voting on constitutional amendments and referenda; to clarify that the registrars or absentee ballot clerk may deliver an absentee ballot to an elector who is confined in a hospital; to provide for the time for preparation and transmittal of absentee ballots; to provide for a notice to be included with absentee ballots of all withdrawn, deceased, and disqualified candidates and any substitute candidates; to provide for certain notices with regard to the early processing and tabulation of absentee ballots; to provide for the option to use different primaries and elections for the pilot project for electronic transmission of certain absentee ballots; to change certain provisions regarding the maintenance of sample or facsimile ballots; to provide that the superintendent shall provide at polling places copies of sample or facsimile ballots for such primary or election and a list of the certified write-in candidates; to remove certain archaic language regarding vote tabulation machines; to provide for additional vote review panels; to change certain provisions regarding the time for certifying election results; to provide for a method for recounts for certain elections

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regarding constitutional amendments and binding referenda; to provide for the swearing in of certain persons; to provide for the crime of solicitation of voter fraud; to provide for punishment; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, is amended by revising paragraph (15) of Code Section 21-2-70, relating to powers and duties of superintendents, as follows:
"(15)(A) In the case of a judge of the probate court serving as the election superintendent, such person shall To take an oath in the following form upon assuming the duties of election superintendent which shall apply to all primaries and elections conducted by such person throughout such person's tenure as election superintendent:
I, ____________________________, do swear (or affirm) that I will as superintendent duly attend the all ensuing election (or primary) primaries and elections during the continuance thereof, that I will to the best of my ability prevent any fraud, deceit, or abuse in carrying on the same, that I will make a true and perfect return of the said election (or primary) such primaries and elections, and that I will at all times truly, impartially, and faithfully perform my duties in accordance with Georgia laws to the best of my judgment and ability. (B) In the case of a board of elections, each member of the board shall take an oath in the following form upon becoming a member of the board which shall apply to all primaries and elections conducted by the board throughout such person's tenure on the board: I, ____________________________, do swear (or affirm) that I will as a member of the board of elections duly attend all ensuing primaries and elections during the continuance thereof, that I will to the best of my ability prevent any fraud, deceit, or abuse in carrying on the same, that I will make a true and perfect return of such primaries and elections, and that I will at all times truly, impartially, and faithfully perform my duties in accordance with Georgia laws to the best of my judgment and ability. (C) In the case of an election supervisor or designee for a board of elections or board of elections and registration, the election supervisor or designee shall take an oath in the following form upon being appointed as an election supervisor or designee of the board which shall apply to all primaries and elections conducted by the board throughout such person's tenure: I, ____________________________, do swear (or affirm) that I will duly attend all ensuing primaries and elections during the continuance thereof, that I will to the best of my ability prevent any fraud, deceit, or abuse in carrying on the same, that I will make a true and perfect return of such primaries and elections, and that I

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will at all times truly, impartially, and faithfully perform my duties in accordance with Georgia laws to the best of my judgment and ability. (D) Each judge of the probate court serving as an election superintendent, each member of a board of elections or board of elections and registration, and each election supervisor or designee for a board of elections or board of elections and registration serving on July 1, 2011, shall take the appropriate oath as set forth in this Code section which shall apply to all primaries and elections conducted throughout such person's tenure in that position.
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 21-2-90, relating to the appointment of chief manager and assistant managers, as follows:
"21-2-90. All elections and primaries shall be conducted in each polling place by a board consisting of a chief manager, who shall be chairperson of such board, and two assistant managers assisted by clerks. The managers of each polling place shall be appointed by the superintendent or, in the case of municipal elections, by the municipal governing authority. If the political parties involved elect to do so, they may submit to the superintendent or municipal governing authority, for consideration in making such appointment, a list of qualified persons. When such lists are submitted to the appropriate office, the superintendent or municipal governing authority, insofar as practicable, shall make appointments so that there shall be equal representation on such boards for the political parties involved in such elections or primaries. The superintendent or municipal governing authority shall make each appointment by entering an order which shall remain of record in the appropriate office and shall transmit a copy of make such order to the appointee available for public inspection upon request. The order shall include the name and address of the appointee, his or her title, and a designation of the precinct and primary or election in which he or she is to serve."
SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 21-2-152, relating to the conduct of primaries generally, by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(c) A run-off primary shall be a continuation of the primary and only persons who were entitled to vote in the primary shall be entitled to vote therein; and only those votes cast for the persons designated for the runoff shall be counted in the tabulation and canvass of the votes cast. Any elector who votes in the primary of one party shall not be eligible to vote in a primary runoff of any other party other than a primary runoff of the party in whose primary such elector voted."

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SECTION 4. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (1) of subsection (d) of Code Section 21-2-153, relating to posting of list of all qualified candidates for party nomination, as follows:
"(d)(1) Within two hours after the qualifications have ceased, the county executive committee of each political party shall post at the county courthouse office of the county election superintendent a list of all candidates who have qualified with such executive committee, and the state executive committee of each political party shall post provide a list of all candidates who have qualified with such committee at the courthouse of the county in which such executive committee's office is located to the office of the Secretary of State. If the election superintendent qualifies the candidates for a political party in accordance with subsection (c) of this Code section, the election superintendent shall post at the county courthouse his or her office a list of all the candidates who have qualified with such superintendent for such political party."
SECTION 5. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsections (a) and (e) of Code Section 21-2212, relating to the appointment of county registrars, as follows:
"(a) The Except in the case in which a county has a board of elections and registration, the judge of the superior court in each county or the senior judge in time of service in those counties having more than one judge shall appoint in accordance with this Code section, upon the recommendation of the grand jury of such county, not less than three nor more than five judicious, intelligent, and upright electors of such county as county registrars. The grand jury shall submit to the judge the names of a number of electors equal to twice the number of persons to be appointed and the appointment shall be made therefrom and shall be entered on the minutes of the court. When making such appointments when appropriate, the judge will designate one of the registrars as chief registrar who shall serve as such during such registrar's term of office, and such designation shall likewise be entered on the minutes of the court. It shall be the duty of the clerk of the superior court to certify the appointments and designation to the Secretary of State within 30 days after the appointments and designation, and commissions shall be issued as for county officers. When certifying such names to the Secretary of State, the clerk of the superior court shall also list the addresses of the registrars. Such Except in the case in which the local Act creating a county board of elections and registration specifically provides for the appointment and removal by another authority, such judge will have the right to remove one or more of such registrars at any time for cause after notice and hearing. In case of the death, resignation, or removal of a registrar, the judge shall appoint a successor who shall serve until the next grand jury convenes, at which time the grand jury shall submit to the judge the names of two judicious, intelligent, and upright electors of such county; and the judge shall make an appointment from said list, such successor to serve the unexpired term of such registrar's predecessor in office. In the event the grand jury is in session at the time of any such death, removal, or resignation, such grand jury shall

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immediately submit the names of said electors to the judge for such appointment. Each such appointment or change in designation shall be entered on the minutes of the court and certified as provided in this Code section." "(e) Any other provision of this Code section to the contrary notwithstanding, in any county of this state having a population of more than 600,000 according to the United States decennial census of 1990 or any future such census If, within 90 days of the end of the term or the creation of a vacancy for a county registrar, an appointment is not made in accordance with subsection (a) of this Code section, the governing authority of the county shall appoint the county registrars in lieu of the judge of the superior court. The appointments shall be entered on the minutes of the county governing authority. The county governing authority shall designate one of the registrars as chief registrar, who shall serve as such during such registrar's term of office. Such designation shall likewise be entered on the minutes of such governing authority. It shall be the duty of the county governing authority to certify the appointments and designation to the Secretary of State and the clerk of the superior court within 30 days after such appointments and designation. In certifying such names to the Secretary of State and the clerk of the superior court, the county governing authority shall also list the addresses of the registrars. Such registrars shall serve at the pleasure of the governing authority of the county, and the compensation of the registrars shall be fixed by the governing authority of the county for the term and in the manner set forth in subsection (a) of this Code section. Any registrar shall have the right to resign at any time by submitting a resignation to such governing authority the clerk of the superior court. In the event of the death, resignation, or removal of any registrar, such registrar's duties and authority as such shall terminate instantly. Successors shall be appointed by the county governing authority. Each appointment or change in designation shall be entered on the minutes of such governing authority and certified as provided in this Code section. The first appointments in any such county under this article shall be made in the year 1965, and the persons appointed shall assume office July 1, 1965. The governing authorities of such counties may furnish such employees and facilities as they deem necessary for the operation of the office and affairs of the registrars as set forth in subsection (a) of this Code section."
SECTION 6. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 21-2-216, relating to qualifications of electors generally, by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(h) Prior to approving the application of a person to register to vote, the registrars may check the data bases of persons convicted of felonies and deceased persons maintained by the Secretary of State."
SECTION 7. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 21-2-225, relating to limitations on registration data available for public inspection, as follows:

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"(b) Except as provided in Code Section 21-2-225.1, all data collected and maintained on electors whose names appear on the list of electors maintained by the Secretary of State pursuant to this article shall be available for public inspection with the exception of bank statements submitted pursuant to subsection (c) of Code Section 21-2-220 and subsection (c) of Code Section 21-2-417, the month and day of birth, the social security numbers, e-mail addresses, and driver's license numbers of the electors, and the locations at which the electors applied to register to vote, which shall remain confidential and shall be used only for voter registration purposes; provided, however, that any and all information relating to the dates of birth, social security numbers, and driver's license numbers of electors may be made available to other agencies of this state, to agencies of other states and territories of the United States, and to agencies of the federal government if the agency is authorized to maintain such information and the information is used only to identify the elector on the receiving agency's data base and is not disseminated further and remains confidential. Information regarding an elector's year of birth shall be available for public inspection."
SECTION 8. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 21-2-263, relating to reduction in size of precincts containing more than 2,000 electors when voting in such precincts at previous general election not completed one hour after closing of polls, as follows:
"21-2-263. If at the previous general election a precinct contained more than 2,000 electors and if all those electors desiring to vote had not completed voting one hour following the closing of the polls, the superintendent shall either reduce the size of said precinct so that it shall contain not more than 2,000 electors in accordance with the procedures prescribed by this chapter for the division, alteration, and consolidation of precincts no later than 60 days before the next general election or provide additional voting equipment or poll workers or both before the next general election. For administering this Code section, the chief manager of a precinct which contained more than 2,000 electors at the previous general election shall submit a report thereof, under oath, to the superintendent as to the time required for completion of voting by all persons in line at the time the polls were closed. Any such change in the boundaries of a precinct shall conform with the requirements of subsection (a) of Code Section 21-2-261.1."
SECTION 9. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (d) of Code Section 21-2-379.2, relating to written verification and certification prior to election or primary, as follows:
"(d) At least ten days prior to any primary or election, including special primaries, special elections, and referendum elections, the election superintendent shall verify and certify in writing to the Secretary of State that all voting will occur on equipment certified by the Secretary of State Reserved."

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SECTION 10. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of Code Section 21-2-381, relating to making of application for absentee ballot, as follows:
"(2) If found eligible, the registrar or absentee ballot clerk shall certify by signing in the proper place on the application and shall either mail the ballot as provided in this Code section or issue the ballot to the elector to be voted within the confines of the registrar's or absentee ballot clerk's office. The registrar or absentee ballot clerk may or deliver the ballot in person to the elector if such elector is confined to a hospital."
SECTION 11. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of Code Section 21-2-381.1, relating to procedures for voting with special write-in absentee ballots by qualified absentee electors, as follows:
"(2) Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, an elector who is entitled to vote by absentee ballot under the federal Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 1973ff, et seq., as amended, may vote in any election for a public office other than for a federal office by using the addendum provided in the federal write-in absentee ballot and writing in the title of the office and the name of the candidate for whom the elector is voting. In a general, special, or run-off election, the elector may alternatively designate a candidate by writing in a party preference for each office, the names of specific candidates for each office, or the name of the person who the elector prefers for each office. A written designation of the political party shall be counted as a vote for the candidate of that party. In addition, such elector may vote on any constitutional amendment or question presented to the electors in such election by identifying the constitutional amendment or question with regard to which such elector desires to vote and specifying the elector's vote on such amendment or question."
SECTION 12. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsections (a) and (b) of Code Section 21-2384, relating to preparation and delivery of absentee ballots and supplies, as follows:
"(a)(1) The superintendent must, at least 45 days prior to any general primary or general election other than a municipal general primary or general election, and at least 21 days prior to any municipal general primary or general election, shall, in consultation with the board of registrars or absentee ballot clerk, prepare, obtain, and deliver before the date specified in paragraph (2) of this subsection an adequate supply of official absentee ballots to the board of registrars or absentee ballot clerk for use in the primary or election or as soon as possible prior to a runoff. Envelopes and other supplies as required by this article may be ordered by the superintendent, the board of registrars, or the absentee ballot clerk for use in the primary or election. (2) The board of registrars or absentee ballot clerk shall, within two days after the receipt of such ballots and supplies, mail or issue official absentee ballots to all eligible applicants at least 45 days, but no earlier than 46 days, prior to any

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presidential preference primary, general primary, general election other than a municipal general primary or general election, or special election in which there is a candidate for a federal office on the ballot; at least 21 days, but no earlier than 22 days, prior to any municipal general primary or general election; and as soon as possible prior to a runoff. In the case of all other special elections, the board of registrars or absentee ballot clerk shall mail or issue official absentee ballots to all eligible applicants within two days after the receipt of such ballots and supplies, but no earlier than 22 days prior to the election; provided, however, that should any elector of the jurisdiction be permitted to vote beginning 45 days prior to a primary or election, all electors of such jurisdiction shall be entitled to vote beginning 45 days prior to such primary or election. As additional applicants are determined to be eligible, the board or clerk shall mail or issue official absentee ballots to such additional applicants immediately upon determining their eligibility; provided, however, that no absentee ballot shall be mailed by the registrars or absentee ballot clerk on the day prior to a primary or election and provided, further, that no absentee ballot shall be issued on the day prior to a primary or election. The board of registrars shall, at least 45 days prior to any general primary, or general election other than a municipal general primary or general election, and at least 21 days prior to any municipal general primary or general election, mail or electronically transmit official absentee ballots to all electors who are entitled to vote by absentee ballot under the federal Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 1973ff, et seq., as amended. (3) The date a ballot is voted in the registrars' or absentee ballot clerk's office or the date a ballot is mailed to an elector and the date it is returned shall be entered on the application record therefor. (4) The delivery of an absentee ballot to a person confined in a hospital may be made by the registrar or clerk on the day of a primary or election or during a five-day period immediately preceding the day of such primary or election. (5) In the event an absentee ballot which has been mailed by the board of registrars or absentee ballot clerk is not received by the applicant, the applicant may notify the board of registrars or absentee ballot clerk and sign an affidavit stating that the absentee ballot has not been received. The board of registrars or absentee ballot clerk shall then issue a second absentee ballot to the applicant and cancel the original ballot issued. The affidavit shall be attached to the original application. A second application for an absentee ballot shall not be required. (b) In addition to the mailing envelope, the superintendent, board of registrars, or absentee ballot clerk shall provide two envelopes for each official absentee ballot, of such size and shape as shall be determined by the Secretary of State, in order to permit the placing of one within the other and both within the mailing envelope. On the smaller of the two envelopes to be enclosed in the mailing envelope shall be printed the words 'Official Absentee Ballot' and nothing else. On the back of the larger of the two envelopes to be enclosed within the mailing envelope shall be printed the form of oath of the elector and the oath for persons assisting electors, as provided for in Code

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Section 21-2-409, and the penalties provided for in Code Sections 21-2-568, 21-2-573, 21-2-579, and 21-2-599 for violations of oaths; and on the face of such envelope shall be printed the name and address of the board of registrars or absentee ballot clerk. The mailing envelope addressed to the elector shall contain the two envelopes, the official absentee ballot, and the uniform instructions for the manner of preparing and returning the ballot, in form and substance as provided by the Secretary of State, and a notice in the form provided by the Secretary of State of all withdrawn, deceased, and disqualified candidates and any substitute candidates pursuant to Code Sections 21-2-134 and 21-2155 and nothing else. The uniform instructions shall include information specific to the voting system used for absentee voting concerning the effect of overvoting or voting for more candidates than one is authorized to vote for a particular office and information concerning how the elector may correct errors in voting the ballot before it is cast including information on how to obtain a replacement ballot if the elector is unable to change the ballot or correct the error."
SECTION 13. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (3) of subsection (a) of Code Section 21-2-386, relating to safekeeping, certification, and validation of absentee ballots, as follows:
"(3) A county election superintendent may, in his or her discretion, after 7:00 A.M. on the day of the primary, election, or runoff open the inner envelopes in accordance with the procedures prescribed in this subsection and begin tabulating the absentee ballots. If the county election superintendent chooses to open the inner envelopes and begin tabulating such ballots prior to the close of the polls on the day of the primary, election, or runoff, the superintendent shall notify in writing, at least seven days prior to the primary, election, or runoff, the county executive committee or, if there is no organized county executive committee, the state executive committee of each political party and political body having candidates whose names appear on the ballot for such election in such county and each independent and nonpartisan candidate whose name appears on the ballot for such primary, election, or runoff in such county Secretary of State of the superintendent's intent to begin the absentee ballot tabulation prior to the close of the polls and their right to appoint monitors to observe the tabulation. Such committee The county executive committee or, if there is no organized county executive committee, the state executive committee of each political party and political body having candidates whose names appear on the ballot for such election in such county shall have the right to designate two persons and each independent and nonpartisan candidate whose name appears on the ballot for such election in such county shall have the right to designate one person to act as monitors for such process. In the event that the only issue to be voted upon in an election is a referendum question, the superintendent shall also notify in writing the chief judge of the superior court of the county who shall appoint two electors of the county to monitor such process."

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SECTION 14. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 21-2-387, relating to pilot program for electronic handling of absentee ballots, as follows:
"21-2-387. (a) The Secretary of State shall develop and implement a pilot program for the electronic transmission, receipt, and counting of absentee ballots by persons who are entitled to vote by absentee ballot under the federal Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 1973ff, et seq., as amended, for use in a primary or a general election and general election runoff. (b) Such pilot program shall provide, at a minimum, for:
(1) The encryption of information and the transmission of such information over a secure network; (2) The authentication of such information; (3) The verification of the identity and eligibility of the elector to vote in the primary, election, or runoff, as the case may be; (4) The protection of the privacy, anonymity, and integrity of the ballots cast; (5) The prevention of the casting of multiple ballots by the same elector in an a primary, election, or runoff; (6) The prevention of any tampering, abuse, fraudulent use, or illegal manipulation of such system; (7) The uninterrupted reliability of such system for casting ballots by qualified voters; (8) The capability of the elector to determine if the electronic transmission of the ballot was successful; (9) The ability to audit such ballots and to verify that such ballots were properly counted; and (10) The ability to verify that the information transmitted over the secure network was not viewed or altered by sites that lie between the voting location and the vote counting destination. (c) The Secretary of State shall develop procedures by which persons who are eligible to utilize the pilot program to vote shall be notified of its availability and the procedures and methods for its utilization. (d) The Secretary of State and the State Election Board are authorized to promulgate such rules and regulations as necessary to implement the provisions of this Code section. (e) The Secretary of State shall review the results of the pilot program and shall provide the members of the General Assembly with a comprehensive report no later than 90 days following the primary or general election and general election runoff in which such pilot program is used on the effectiveness of such pilot program with any recommendations for its continued use and any needed changes in such program for future primaries and elections. (f) The pilot program shall be used in the first primary or general election and general election runoff following:

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(1) The inclusion in the Appropriations Act of a specific line item appropriation for funding of such pilot program or a determination by the Secretary of State that there is adequate funding through public or private funds, or a combination of public and private funds, to conduct the pilot program; provided, however, that no funds shall be accepted from registered political parties or political bodies for this purpose; and (2) Certification by the Secretary of State that such pilot program is feasible and can be implemented for such primary or general election and general election runoff. (g) This Code section shall be repealed by operation of law on July 1 of the year following the conclusion of the pilot program."
SECTION 15. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (c) of Code Section 21-2-400, relating to preparation and distribution of sample or facsimile ballot labels, as follows:
"(c) The superintendent shall prepare sample or facsimile ballots or ballot labels, as the case may be, for each general election which shall contain each question and the candidates who are offering for election for each office which will be voted upon in the county or municipality. The superintendent shall maintain such sample or facsimile ballots or ballot labels at the county courthouse for distribution upon request to interested electors. Such sample or facsimile ballots or ballot labels shall comply with Code Section 21-2-575."
SECTION 16. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 21-2-401, relating to delivery of forms and supplies to precincts, by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(d) The superintendent shall provide at the polling place copies of the sample or facsimile ballots for such primary or election as well as a list of the certified write-in candidates for such election in the form as provided by the Secretary of State or appropriate municipal official pursuant to Code Section 21-2-133."
SECTION 17. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (g) of Code Section 21-2-483, relating to counting of ballots, as follows:
"(g)(1) The precinct tabulator shall be programmed to return to the voter at the time that the voter inserts the ballot any ballot on which an overvote is indicated, along with any ballot that cannot be processed by the tabulator for reevaluation or correction or spoiling of the ballot, and a new ballot shall be issued if the voter desires to vote another ballot in order to correct mistakes, overvotes, or other problems.
(2)(A) The central tabulator shall be programmed to reject any ballot, including absentee ballots, on which an overvote is detected and any ballot so rejected shall be manually reviewed by the vote review panel described in this Code section to determine the voter's intent as described in subsection (c) of Code Section 21-2-438. (B)(2)(A) In a partisan election, the vote review panel shall be composed of the election superintendent or designee thereof and one person appointed by the county

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executive committee of each political party and body having candidates whose names appear on the ballot for such election, provided that, if there is no organized county executive committee for a political party or body, the person shall be appointed by the state executive committee of the political party or body. In a nonpartisan election, the panel shall be composed of the election superintendent or designee thereof and two electors of the county, in the case of a county election, or the municipality, in the case of a municipal election, appointed by the chief judge of the superior court of the county in which the election is held or, in the case of a municipality which is located in more than one county, of the county in which the city hall of the municipality is located. The panel shall manually review all ballots rejected by the tabulator under subparagraph (A) paragraph (1) of this paragraph subsection and shall determine by majority vote whether the elector's intent can be determined as described in subsection (c) of Code Section 21-2-438 and, if so, said vote shall be counted as the elector intended. In the event of a tie vote by the vote review panel, the vote of the election superintendent or designee thereof shall control. (B) The election superintendent may create multiple vote review panels in accordance with subparagraph (A) of this paragraph to handle the processing of such ballots more efficiently. Upon the creation of such panels, the election superintendent shall designate one of the panels as the chief vote review panel. In the event of a disagreement on such additional panels, the ballots in question shall be reviewed by the chief vote review panel and decided in accordance with the procedures contained in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph."
SECTION 18. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (k) of Code Section 21-2-493, relating to computation, canvassing, and tabulation of returns, as follows:
"(k) As the returns from each precinct are read, computed, and found to be correct or corrected as aforesaid, they shall be recorded on the blanks prepared for the purpose until all the returns from the various precincts which are entitled to be counted shall have been duly recorded; then they shall be added together, announced, and attested by the assistants who made and computed the entries respectively and shall be signed by the superintendent. The consolidated returns shall then be certified by the superintendent in the manner required by this chapter. Such returns shall be certified by the superintendent not later than 5:00 P.M. on the seventh day Monday following the date on which such election was held and such returns shall be immediately transmitted to the Secretary of State."
SECTION 19. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (c) of Code Section 21-2-495, relating to procedure for recount or recanvass of votes, as follows:
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declared elected to an office in an election or who has been declared eligible for a runoff primary or election and the number of votes received by any other candidate or candidates not declared so nominated or elected or eligible for a runoff shall be not more than 1 percent of the total votes which were cast for such office therein, any such candidate or candidates receiving a sufficient number of votes so that the difference between his or her vote and that of a candidate declared nominated, elected, or eligible for a runoff is not more than 1 percent of the total votes cast, within a period of two business days following the certification of the election results, shall have the right to a recount of the votes cast, if such request is made in writing by the losing candidate. If the office sought is a federal or state office voted upon by the electors of more than one county, the request shall be made to the Secretary of State who shall direct that the recount be performed in all counties in which electors voted for such office and notify the superintendents of the several counties involved of the request. In all other cases, the request shall be made to the superintendent. The superintendent or superintendents shall order a recount of such votes to be made immediately. If, upon such recount, it is determined that the original count was incorrect, the returns and all papers prepared by the superintendent, the superintendents, or the Secretary of State shall be corrected accordingly and the results recertified. (2) Whenever the difference between the number of votes for approval or rejection of a constitutional amendment or binding referendum question shall be not more than 1 percent of the total votes which were cast on such amendment or question therein, within a period of two business days following the certification of the election results, the Constitutional Amendments Publication Board shall be authorized in its discretion to call for a recount of the votes cast with regard to such amendment or question. In the case of a constitutional amendment or state-wide referendum question or a question voted upon by the electors of more than one county, the board shall direct the Secretary of State to cause a recount to be performed with regard to such amendment or question in all counties involved and notify the superintendents of the recount. In the case of questions voted upon by the electors of only one county or municipality, the board shall direct the Secretary of State to cause a recount to be conducted by the county or municipality involved and the Secretary of State shall notify the superintendent involved of the recount. Upon notification, the superintendent or superintendents shall order a recount of such votes to be made immediately. If, upon such recount, it is determined that the original count was incorrect, the returns and all papers prepared by the superintendent, the superintendents, or the Secretary of State shall be corrected accordingly and the results recertified."
SECTION 20. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 21-2-503, relating to issuance of commission to person whose election is contested, and by adding a new subsection to read as follows:

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"(b) Upon the certification of the results of the election, a A person elected to a municipal office may be sworn into office notwithstanding that the election of such person may be contested in the manner provided by this chapter. Upon the final judgment of the proper tribunal having jurisdiction of a contested election which orders a second election or declares that another person was legally elected to the office, the person sworn into municipal office shall cease to hold the office and shall cease to exercise the powers, duties, and privileges of the office immediately. (c) Upon the certification of the results of the election, a person elected to a federal, state, or county office may be sworn into office notwithstanding that the election of such person may be contested in the manner provided by this chapter. Upon the final judgment of the proper tribunal having jurisdiction of a contested election which orders a second election or declares that another person was legally elected to the office, the person sworn into such office shall cease to hold the office and shall cease to exercise the powers, duties, and privileges of the office immediately."
SECTION 21. Said chapter is further amended by adding a new Code section to Article 15, relating to miscellaneous offenses, to read as follows:
"21-2-604. (a)(1) A person commits the offense of criminal solicitation to commit election fraud in the first degree when, with intent that another person engage in conduct constituting a felony under this article, he or she solicits, requests, commands, importunes, or otherwise attempts to cause the other person to engage in such conduct. (2) A person commits the offense of criminal solicitation to commit election fraud in the second degree when, with intent that another person engage in conduct constituting a misdemeanor under this article, he or she solicits, requests, commands, importunes, or otherwise attempts to cause the other person to engage in such conduct. (b)(1) A person convicted of the offense of criminal solicitation to commit election fraud in the first degree shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than three years. (2) A person convicted of the offense of criminal solicitation to commit election fraud in the second degree shall be punished as for a misdemeanor.
(c) It is no defense to a prosecution for criminal solicitation to commit election fraud that the person solicited could not be guilty of the crime solicited. (d) The provisions of subsections (a) through (c) of this Code section are cumulative and shall not supersede any other penal law of this state."
SECTION 22. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representatives Roberts of the 154th and Hamilton of the 23rd offer the following amendment:

Amend the House Committee on Governmental Affairs substitute to SB 82 (LC 28 5736S) by striking lines 374 and 375 and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

(d) The provisions of this article shall apply to ballots requested, transmitted, voted, received, and counted under this pilot program as nearly as practicable, but the Secretary of State and the State Election Board shall be authorized to vary such provisions by rule or regulation as necessary to accomplish the goals of this pilot program, provided that such variances shall retain and maintain the same degree of security and integrity of such ballots as provided by this article although in different forms or formats as necessitated by the technology utilized in such pilot program. The Secretary of State and the State Election Board are authorized to promulgate such rules and regulations as necessary to implement the provisions of this Code section and to provide for such variances to this article as needed pursuant to this subsection.

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:

E Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe N Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant

N Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler E Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier

Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston
Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley
Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S

Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris N Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K
Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R N Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D
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Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd E Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers N Rynders Y Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson N Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson
Willard Y Williams, A
Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 160, nays 7.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute, as amended.

Representatives Heckstall of the 62nd, Mayo of the 91st, Smith of the 70th and Williams of the 89th 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.

Representatives Atwood of the 179th and Rynders of the 152nd stated that they inadvertently voted "nay" on the preceding roll call. They wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon.

House of Representatives 401 Paul D. Coverdell Legislative Office Building
Atlanta, Georgia 30334
April 12, ad 2011
Dear Mr. Clerk,
Article III, Section V, Paragraph III, of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, provides in part that "No bill shall pass which refers to more than one subject matter." Further, Article I, Section II, Paragraph V, provides that "Legislative acts in violation of this Constitution or the Constitution of the United States are void, and the judiciary shall so declare them." This version of SB 82 unconstitutionally refers to more than one subject matter. As such, I was unable to vote in favor of it.
Respectfully,
/s/ Bobby Franklin

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SB 93. By Senators Carter of the 1st, Goggans of the 7th and Bethel of the 54th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to controlled substances, so as to change certain provisions relating to Schedule I, III, IV, and V controlled substances; to change certain provisions relating to the definition of "dangerous drug"; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to controlled substances, so as to change certain provisions relating to Schedule I, III, IV, and V controlled substances; to change certain provisions relating to the definition of "dangerous drug"; 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 13 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to controlled substances, is amended in paragraph (12) of Code Section 16-13-25, relating to Schedule I controlled substances, by replacing the period at the end of subparagraph (C) with a semicolon and by adding new subparagraphs to read as follows:
"(D) 1-[2-(4-Morpholinyl)ethyl]-3-(1-naphthoyl)indole (JWH-200); (E) 2-(2-Methoxyphenyl)-1-(1-pentylindole-3-yl) ethanone (JWH-250); (F) 4-Methoxynaphthalen-1-yl-(1-pentylindole-3-yl) methanone (JWH-081)."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 16-13-25, relating to Schedule I controlled substances, by adding new subparagraphs to paragraph (3) to read as follows:
"(BBB) 3,4-Methylenedioxypyrovalerone (MDPV); (CCC) 4-Methylmethcathinone (Mephedrone); (DDD) 3,4-Methylenedioxymethcathinone (Methylone); (EEE) 4-Methoxymethcathinone; (FFF) 4-Fluoromethcathinone;"
SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 16-13-27, relating to Schedule III controlled substances, by revising subparagraph (L) of paragraph (2) as follows:
"(L) Tiletamine/Zolozepam (Telazol) Tiletamine/Zolazepam (Telazol);"

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SECTION 4. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 16-13-27, relating to Schedule III controlled substances, by replacing the period at the end of paragraph (11) with a semicolon and by adding a new paragraph to read as follows:
"(12) Any drug product in hard or soft gelatin capsule form containing natural dronabinol (derived from the cannabis plant) or synthetic dronabinol (produced from synthetic materials) in sesame oil, for which an abbreviated new drug application (ANDA) has been approved by the FDA under section 505(j) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 355(j)) which references as its listed drug the drug product referred to in paragraph (8) of this Code section."
SECTION 5. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 16-13-28, relating to Schedule IV controlled substances, by adding a new paragraph to subsection (a) to read as follows:
"(30.03) Propofol;"
SECTION 6. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 16-13-29, relating to Schedule V controlled substances, by deleting "or" at the end of paragraph (3), by replacing the period at the end of paragraph (4) with "; or", and by adding a new paragraph to read as follows:
"(5) Pseudoephedrine as an exempt over-the-counter (OTC) Schedule V controlled substance distributed in the same manner as set forth in Code Section 16-13-29.2; provided, however, that such exemption shall take effect immediately and shall not require rulemaking by the State Board of Pharmacy; provided, further, that wholesale drug distributors located within this state and licensed by the State Board of Pharmacy and which are registered and regulated by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) shall not be subject to any board requirements for controlled substances for the storage, reporting, recordkeeping, or physical security of drug products containing pseudoephedrine which are more stringent than those included in DEA regulations."
SECTION 7. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 16-13-71, relating to the definition of dangerous drug, by revising the following paragraphs of subsection (b) as follows:
"(143) Reserved Carglumic Acid;" "(383.5) Fexofenadine See exceptions;" "(406.93) Fospropofol;" "(793.5) Propofol;" "(806) Pseudoephedrine -- See exceptions Reserved;" "(935) Reserved Tesamorelin;"

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SECTION 8. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 16-13-71, relating to the definition of dangerous drug, by adding new paragraphs to subsection (b) to read as follows:
"(19.3) Alcaftadine;" "(122.3) Cabazitaxel;" "(153.35) Ceftaroline;" "(213.1) Collagenase clostridium histolyticum;" "(235.5) Dabigatran;" "(237.1) Dalfampridine;" "(247.7) Denosumab;" "(273.5) Dienogest;" "(346.05) Eribulin;" "(386.7) Fingolimod;" "(469.05) IncobotulinumtoxinA;" "(525.2) Liraglutide;" "(531.7) Lurasidone;" "(692.517) Pegloticase;" "(747.4) Polidocanol;" "(1018.5) Ulipristal;" "(1027.3) Velaglucerase;"
SECTION 9. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 16-13-71, relating to the definition of dangerous drug, by adding a new paragraph to subsection (c) to read as follows:
"(9.6) Fexofenadine when packaged for distribution as an over-the-counter (OTC) drug product;"
SECTION 10. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 16-13-71, relating to the definition of dangerous drug, by revising paragraph (23) of subsection (c) as follows:
"(23) Pseudoephedrine -- when a single dosage unit is 60 mg. or less or when manufactured in an extended release form with a dosage unit of 240 mg. or less Reserved;"
SECTION 11. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.
SECTION 12. 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.

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

E Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood
Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague
Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce
Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley
Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris
Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders Y Scott, M N Scott, S

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K
Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R
Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas N Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 167, nays 3.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

Representatives Heckstall of the 62nd and Smith of the 70th 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 Byrd of the 20th stated that she inadvertently voted "aye" on the preceding roll call. She wished to be recorded as voting "nay" thereon.

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SB 115. By Senators Davis of the 22nd, Grant of the 25th, Sims of the 12th and Stone of the 23rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 19-6-15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to child support in final verdict or decree, guidelines for determining the amount of the award, continuation of duty to provide support, and the duration of the support, so as to exclude foster care payments from the calculation of gross income for determination of child support obligations; to provide for related matters; 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:

E Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock
Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce
Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs
Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd
Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb
Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley E Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long
Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer
Nix Y Oliver
O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell
Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders Y Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B
Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K
Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
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On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 164, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Representatives Brockway of the 101st, Heckstall of the 62nd, Holmes of the 125th, and Smith of the 70th 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 95.

By Senators Carter of the 1st, Grant of the 25th, Mullis of the 53rd and Murphy of the 27th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the employment and training of peace officers, so as to provide for the authority to investigate the employment history of an applicant applying for appointment or certification as a peace officer; to provide immunities relating thereto; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; 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:

E Abdul-Salaam N Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden N Beasley-Teague N Bell N Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks N Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter

Y Davis N Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar N Drenner Y Dudgeon N Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Franklin N Frazier N Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick

Heckstall Y Hembree N Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson N Hugley E Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S N Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills N Mitchell N Morgan Y Morris N Mosby N Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C N Smith, E Y Smith, K
Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer N Stephens, M Y Stephens, R N Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley N Thomas N Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson

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Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield N Heard

Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long
Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning N Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Purcell Y Ramsey N Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders Y Scott, M N Scott, S

Y Welch Y Weldon N Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard N Williams, A N Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 143, nays 31.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Representatives Heckstall of the 62nd, Lucas of the 139th, and Smith of the 70th 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 139. By Senators Stone of the 23rd, Davis of the 22nd, Bethel of the 54th and Jackson of the 24th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 6 of Title 5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to appellate practice, so as to provide for appeals involving nonmonetary judgments in child custody cases; to change provisions relating to judgments and ruling deemed directly appealable; to change provisions relating to cases requiring application for appeal; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Article 2 of Chapter 6 of Title 5 and Code Section 9-10-91 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to appellate practice and grounds for the exercise of personal jurisdiction over nonresidents, so as to provide for matters relative to domestic relations cases; to provide for appeals involving nonmonetary judgments in child custody cases; to change provisions relating to judgments and ruling deemed directly appealable; to change provisions relating to cases requiring application for appeal; to clarify provisions relating to jurisdiction over nonresidents in domestic relations cases; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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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, is amended by revising Code Section 5-6-34, relating to judgments and rulings deemed directly appealable, by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(e) Where an appeal is taken pursuant to this Code section for a judgment or order granting nonmonetary relief in a child custody case, such judgment or order shall stand until reversed or modified by the reviewing court unless the trial court states otherwise in its judgment or order."
SECTION 2. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 5-6-35, relating to cases requiring application for appeal, by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(k) Where an appeal is taken pursuant to this Code section for a judgment or order granting nonmonetary relief in a child custody case, such judgment or order shall stand until reversed or modified by the reviewing court unless the trial court states otherwise in its judgment or order."
SECTION 3. Code Section 9-10-91 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the grounds for exercise of personal jurisdiction over nonresidents, is amended by revising paragraphs (4) through (6) as follows:
"(4) Owns, uses, or possesses any real property situated within this state; or (5) With respect to proceedings for divorce, separate maintenance, annulment, or other domestic relations action or with respect to an independent action for support of dependents, maintains a matrimonial domicile in this state at the time of the commencement of this action or, if the defendant resided in this state preceding the commencement of the action, whether cohabiting during that time or not, notwithstanding the subsequent departure of one of the original parties from this state and as to all obligations arising from alimony, child support, apportionment of debt, or real or personal property orders or agreements, if one party to the marital relationship continues to reside in this state. This paragraph shall not change the residency requirement for filing an action for divorce.; or (6) Has been subject to the exercise of jurisdiction of a court of this state which has resulted in an order of alimony, child custody, child support, equitable apportionment of debt, or equitable division of property, notwithstanding the subsequent departure of one of the original parties from this state, if the action involves modification of such order and the moving party resides in this state, or if the action involves enforcement of such order notwithstanding the domicile of the moving party."

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SECTION 4. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2011, and Sections 1 and 2 of this Act shall apply to all notices or applications for appeal filed on or after July 1, 2011.

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:

E Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant
Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Davis N Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd
Fludd Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley E Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan
Morris N Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts N Rogers Y Rynders Y Scott, M N Scott, S

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K
Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer N Stephens, M Y Stephens, R N Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas N Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 165, nays 7.

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The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.
Representatives Heckstall of the 62nd and Smith of the 70th 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 178. By Senators Grant of the 25th, Williams of the 19th, Hill of the 32nd, Murphy of the 27th, Jackson of the 24th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health care facilities, so as to provide for the regulation and licensing of assisted living communities; to provide for procedures and criteria; to provide for requirements for medication aides; to revise provisions relating to personal care homes; to amend various provisions of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, so as to provide changes for purposes of consistency and conformity; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health care facilities, so as to provide for the regulation and licensing of assisted living communities; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for procedures and criteria; to provide for requirements for medication aides; to revise provisions relating to personal care homes; to amend various provisions of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, so as to provide changes for purposes of consistency and conformity; to provide for record checks; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health care facilities, is amended by adding new Code sections to read as follows:
"31-7-12.2. (a) It is the intention of the General Assembly to establish a new licensure category of long-term care provider which shall be referred to as 'assisted living community.' An assisted living community shall be authorized, in accordance with this Code section, to provide certain services that are beyond the scope of services that a personal care home is authorized to provide.

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(b) As used in this Code Section, the term: (1) 'Ambulatory' means the ability to move from place to place by walking, either unaided or aided by a prosthesis, brace, cane, crutches, walker, or hand rails, or by propelling a wheelchair and to respond to an emergency condition, whether caused by fire or otherwise, and escape with minimal human assistance using the normal means of egress. (2) 'Assisted living care' includes: (A) Personal services, which includes, but is not limited to, individual assistance with or supervision of self-administered medication and essential activities of daily living such as eating, bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting; (B) The administration of medications by a medication aide in accordance with this Code section; and (C) The provision of assisted self-preservation in accordance with this Code section. (3) 'Assisted living community' means a personal care home with a minimum of 25 beds that is licensed as an assisted living community pursuant to Code Section 31-7-3. (4) 'Assisted self-preservation' means the capacity of a resident to be evacuated from an assisted living community, to a designated point of safety and within an established period of time as determined by the Office of the Safety Fire Commissioner. Assisted self-preservation is a function of all of the following: (A) The condition of the individual; (B) The assistance that is available to be provided to the individual by the staff of the assisted living community; and (C) The construction of the building in which the assisted living community is housed, including whether such building meets the state fire safety requirements applicable to an existing health care occupancy. (5) 'Continuous medical or nursing care' means medical or nursing care required other than on a periodic basis or for a short-term illness.
(c) An assisted living community shall not admit or retain an individual who is not ambulatory unless the individual is capable of assisted self-preservation. In the event that the department determines that one or more residents of an assisted living community are not capable of assisted self-preservation due to the condition of the resident, the capabilities of the staff of the assisted living community, the construction of the building in which the assisted living community is housed, or a combination of these factors, the department shall have the authority to consider any of the following actions:
(1) An increase in the staffing of the assisted living community to a level that is sufficient to ensure that each resident is capable of assisted self-preservation; (2) A change in the staffing assignments of the assisted living community if such change would ensure that each resident is capable of assisted self-preservation; (3) A change in rooms or the location of residents as necessary to ensure that each resident is capable of assisted self-preservation;

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(4) The utilization of any specialized equipment that would ensure that each resident is capable of assisted self-preservation. For purposes of this paragraph, specialized equipment shall only include a prosthesis, brace, cane, crutches, walker, hand rails, and a wheelchair; (5) A cessation in the further admission of individuals who are not ambulatory until such time that the assisted living community has taken actions necessary to ensure that all residents are capable of assisted self-preservation; (6) The transfer or discharge of any resident who is not capable of assisted selfpreservation; and (7) Any action set forth in Code section 31-2-11. (d) An assisted living community shall maintain a current list of all residents who are not ambulatory but who are capable of assisted self-preservation. The list shall be provided upon request to the department and maintained at all times by the assisted living community. (e) An assisted living community shall maintain fire detection and prevention equipment, including visual signals with alarms for hearing impaired residents, in accordance with manufacturer instructions and the requirements of the Office of the Safety Fire Commissioner. (f) An assisted living community shall not admit or retain an individual who is in need of continuous medical or nursing care. Other than as permitted by a medication aide pursuant to paragraph (7) of subsection (g) of this Code section, medical, nursing, or health services required on a periodic basis, or for short-term illness, shall not be provided as services of an assisted living community. When such services are required, they shall be purchased by the resident or the resident's representative or legal surrogate, if any, from appropriate providers managed independently from the assisted living community. An assisted living community may assist in arranging for such services, but not in the provision of such services. (g)(1) An assisted living community may employ certified medication aides for the purpose of performing the technical aspects of the administration of certain medications in accordance with this subsection. An assisted living community that employs one or more certified medication aides must have a safe medication and treatment administration system that meets all the requirements of this subsection. (2) The department shall establish and maintain a medication aide registry containing the names of each individual in Georgia who is certified by the department as a medication aide. An assisted living community may not employ an individual as a medication aide unless the individual is listed in the medication aide registry in good standing. (3) An applicant for certification as a medication aide shall meet the following qualifications:
(A) Be a Georgia certified nurse aide with current certification in good standing; (B) Have successfully completed a state-approved medication aide training program administered by a Georgia licensed registered nurse, pharmacist, or physician;

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(C) Have successfully passed, with a minimum passing score of 80 percent, a written competency examination; and (D) Have demonstrated the requisite clinical skills to serve as a medication aide in accordance with a standardized checklist developed by the department. (4) A record of the successful completion of the written competency examination and clinical skills standardized checklist by an applicant for certification as a medication aide shall be included in the medication aide registry within 30 business days of evaluation. Each candidate for certification as a medication aide shall have the opportunity to take the written competency examination three times before being required to retake and successfully complete the medication aide training program. (5) An assisted living community shall annually conduct a comprehensive clinical skills competency review of each medication aide employed by the assisted living community. (6) Certificates issued pursuant to this subsection shall be renewed biennially according to schedules and fees approved by the department. (7) A medication aide who meets the criteria established in this subsection shall be permitted to perform the following tasks in an assisted living community in accordance with the written instructions of a physician: (A) Administer physician ordered oral, ophthalmic, topical, otic, nasal, vaginal, and rectal medications; (B) Administer insulin, epinephrine, and B12 pursuant to physician direction and protocol; (C) Administer medication via a metered dose inhaler; (D) Conduct finger stick blood glucose testing following established protocol; (E) Administer a commercially prepared disposable enema as ordered by a physician; and (F) Assist residents in the supervision of self-administration of medication. (8) A medication aide shall record in the medication administration record all medications that the medication aide has personally administered to a resident of an assisted living community and any refusal of a resident to take a medication. A medication aide shall observe a resident to whom medication has been administered and report any changes in the condition of such resident to the personal representative or legal surrogate of the resident. (9) All medication administered by a medication aide in accordance with this Code section shall be in unit or multidose packaging. (10) An assisted living community that employs one or more medication aides to administer medications in accordance with this subsection shall secure the services of a licensed pharmacist to perform the following duties: (A) Perform a quarterly review of the drug regimen of each resident of the assisted living community and report any irregularities to the assisted living community administrator;

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(B) Remove for proper disposal any drugs that are expired, discontinued, in a deteriorated condition, or where the resident for whom such drugs were ordered is no longer a resident; (C) Establish or review policies and procedures for safe and effective drug therapy, distribution, use, and control; and (D) Monitor compliance with established policies and procedures for medication handling and storage. (11) An assisted living community that employs one or more medication aides to administer medications in accordance with this subsection shall ensure that each medication aide receives ongoing medication training as prescribed by the department. A registered professional nurse or pharmacist shall conduct random medication administration observations on a quarterly basis and report any issues to the assisted living community administrator. (h) An assisted living community shall establish a written care plan for each resident. Such care plan shall describe the needs of the resident and how such needs will be met. (i) An assisted living community shall not be permitted to enroll as a provider of medical assistance, as defined in paragraph (6) of Code Section 49-4-141, or receive any funds authorized or paid pursuant to Title XIX of the Social Security Act.
31-7-12.3. The department shall adopt rules and regulations to implement Code Sections 31-7-12 and 31-7-12.2. Such rules and regulations shall establish meaningful distinctions between the levels of care provided by personal care homes, assisted living communities, and nursing homes but shall not curtail the scope or levels of services provided by personal care homes or nursing homes as of June 30, 2011; provided, however, that nothing in this chapter shall preclude the department from issuing waivers or variances to personal care homes of the rules and regulations established pursuant to this Code section. Notwithstanding Code Section 31-2-9 or 31-7-12.2, the department shall not grant a waiver or variance unless:
(1) There are adequate standards affording protection for the health and safety of residents of the personal care home; (2) The resident of the personal care home provides a medical assessment conducted by a licensed health care professional who is unaffiliated with the personal care home which identifies the needs of the resident; and (3) The department finds that the personal care home can provide or arrange for the appropriate level of care for the resident."
SECTION 2. Code Section 10-1-393 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to unfair or deceptive practices in consumer transactions unlawful, is amended by revising paragraph (26) of subsection (b) as follows:
"(26) With respect to any individual or facility providing personal care services or assisted living care:

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(A) Any person or entity not duly licensed or registered as a personal care home or assisted living community formally or informally offering, advertising to, or soliciting the public for residents or referrals; or (B) Any personal care home, as defined in subsection (a) of Code Section 31-7-12, or any assisted living community, as defined in Code Section 31-7-12.2, offering, advertising, or soliciting the public to provide services:
(i) Which are outside the scope of personal care services or assisted living care, respectively; and (ii) For which it has not been specifically authorized. Nothing in this subparagraph prohibits advertising by a personal care home or assisted living community for services authorized by the Department of Community Health under a waiver or variance pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 31-29;. (C) For purposes of this paragraph, 'personal care' means protective care and watchful oversight of a resident who needs a watchful environment but who does not have an illness, injury, or disability which requires chronic or convalescent care including medical and nursing services, and 'assisted living care' includes services provided for in Code Section 31-7-12.2. The provisions of this paragraph shall be enforced following consultation with the Department of Community Health which shall retain primary responsibility for issues relating to licensure of any individual or facility providing personal care services;"
SECTION 3. Code Section 16-5-23 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to simple battery, is amended by revising subsection (g) as follows:
"(g) A person who is an employee, agent, or volunteer at any facility licensed or required to be licensed under Code Section 31-7-3, relating to long-term care facilities, or Code Section 31-7-12.2, relating to assisted living communities, or Code Section 317-12, relating to personal care homes, or who is required to be licensed pursuant to Code Section 31-7-151 or 31-7-173, relating to home health care and hospices, who commits the offense of simple battery against a person who is admitted to or receiving services from such facility, person, or entity shall be punished for a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature."
SECTION 4. Code Section 16-5-23.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to battery, is amended by revising subsection (k) as follows:
"(k) A person who is an employee, agent, or volunteer at any facility licensed or required to be licensed under Code Section 31-7-3, relating to long-term care facilities, or Code Section 31-7-12.2, relating to assisted living communities, or Code Section 317-12, relating to personal care homes, or who is required to be licensed pursuant to Code Section 31-7-151 or 31-7-173, relating to home health care and hospices, who commits the offense of battery against a person who is admitted to or receiving services

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from such facility, person, or entity shall, upon conviction thereof, be punished by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than five years, or a fine of not more than $2,000.00, or both."
SECTION 5. Code Section 16-6-5.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sexual assault against persons in custody, sexual assault against person detained or patient in hospital or other institution, and sexual assault by practitioner of psychotherapy against patient, is amended by revising subsection (d) as follows:
"(d) A person who is an employee, agent, or volunteer at any facility licensed or required to be licensed under Code Section 31-7-3, or 31-7-12, or 31-7-12.2 or who is required to be licensed pursuant to Code Section 31-7-151 or 31-7-173 commits sexual assault when he or she engages in sexual contact with another individual who the actor knew or should have known had been admitted to or is receiving services from such facility or the actor."
SECTION 6. Code Section 25-2-13 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to buildings presenting special hazards to persons or property and requirements as to construction, maintenance, and use generally, is amended by revising subparagraph (b)(1)(J) as follows:
"(J) Personal care homes and assisted living communities required to be licensed as such by the Department of Community Health and having at least seven beds for nonfamily adults, and the Commissioner shall, pursuant to Code Section 25-2-4, by rule adopt state minimum fire safety standards for those homes, and any structure constructed as or converted to a personal care home on or after April 15, 1986, shall be deemed to be a proposed building pursuant to subsection (d) of Code Section 252-14 and that structure may be required to be furnished with a sprinkler system meeting the standards established by the Commissioner if he deems this necessary for proper fire safety."
SECTION 7. Code Section 26-4-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to the "Georgia Pharmacy Practice Act," is amended by revising paragraph (18.1) as follows:
"(18.1) 'Institution' means any licensed hospital, nursing home, assisted living community, personal care home, hospice, health clinic, or prison clinic."
SECTION 8. Code Section 26-4-191 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to the "Utilization of Unused Prescription Drugs Act," is amended by revising paragraph (2) as follows:

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"(2) 'Health care facility' means an institution which is licensed as a nursing home, intermediate care home, assisted living community, personal care home, home health agency, or hospice pursuant to Chapter 7 of Title 31."
SECTION 9. Code Section 26-4-212 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to the "Safe Medications Practice Act," is amended by revising paragraph (3) as follows:
"(3) 'Institution' means any licensed hospital, nursing home, assisted living community, personal care home, or hospice."
SECTION 10. Code Section 31-2-14 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to records check requirement for certain facilities, is amended by revising paragraph (4) of subsection (a) as follows:
"(4) 'Facility' means a: (A) Personal care home required to be licensed or permitted under Code Section 31-7-12; (B) Assisted living community required to be licensed under Code Section 31-712.2; (B)(C) Private home care provider required to be licensed under Article 13 of Chapter 7 of this title; or (C)(D) Community living arrangement subject to licensure under paragraph (8) of subsection (d) of Code Section 31-2-4."
SECTION 11. Code Section 31-7-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to health care facilities, is amended by revising subparagraph (A) of paragraph (4), as follows:
"(4) 'Institution' means: (A) Any building, facility, or place in which are provided two or more beds and other facilities and services that are used for persons received for examination, diagnosis, treatment, surgery, maternity care, nursing care, assisted living care, or personal care for periods continuing for 24 hours or longer and which is classified by the department, as provided for in this chapter, as either a hospital, nursing home, assisted living community, or personal care home;"
SECTION 12. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (d) of Code Section 31-7-3, relating to requirements for permits to operate institutions, as follows:
"(d)(1) When an application for licensure to operate a personal care home, as defined in subsection (a) of Code Section 31-7-12, or an assisted living community, as defined in Code Section 31-7-12.2, has been made, the department shall inform the office of

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the state long-term care ombudsman of the name and address of the applicant prior to issuing authority to operate or receive residents and shall provide to the ombudsman program an opportunity to provide to the department information relevant to the applicant's fitness to operate as a licensed personal care home or an assisted living community. (2) The department may consider any information provided under this subsection, where verified by appropriate licensing procedures, in determining whether an applicant meets the requirements for licensing. (3) The department shall promulgate regulations setting forth the procedures by which the long-term care ombudsman program shall report information to the department or its designee as required by this subsection, including a consistent format for the reporting of information, safeguards to protect confidentiality, and specified types of information which shall be routinely provided by the long-term care ombudsman program. (4) Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to provide any authority to the longterm care ombudsman program to license or refuse to license the operation of a personal care home or an assisted living community."
SECTION 13. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of Code Section 31-7-12, relating to personal care homes, as follows:
"(2) 'Personal services' includes, but is not limited to, individual assistance with or supervision of self-administered medication and essential activities of daily living such as eating, bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting. Personal services shall not include medical, nursing, or health services; provided, however, that the department shall be authorized to grant a waiver of this provision in the same manner as provided for in Code Section 31-7-12.3 for the waiver of rules and regulations and in the same manner and only to the same extent as granted on or before June 30, 2011."
SECTION 13A. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 31-7-12.1, relating to unlicensed personal care homes, to add a new subsection to read as follows:
"(f) In addition to the sanctions authorized herein, an unlicensed personal care home shall be deemed to be negligent per se in the event of any claim for personal injury or wrongful death of a resident."
SECTION 14. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 31-7-111, relating to findings and declaration of policy under the "Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly Authorities Act," as follows:
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services provided in skilled nursing homes, intermediate care homes, assisted living communities, and personal care homes (hereinafter referred to as 'residential care facilities for the elderly');"
SECTION 15. Said chapter is further amended by revising subparagraph (A) of paragraph (7) of Code Section 31-7-112, relating to definitions relative to the "Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly Authorities Act," as follows:
"(A) Any one or more buildings or structures to be used in providing at a single location the comprehensive services required by the elderly, including, without limitation, residential care and the types of services provided in skilled nursing homes, intermediate care homes, assisted living communities, and personal care homes supplied with all necessary or useful furnishings, machinery, equipment, parking facilities, landscaping, and facilities for outdoor storage, all as determined by the authority, which determination shall be final and not subject to review; provided, however, that no single project or residential care facility shall be required to render all types of services and levels of care referred to above. There may be included as part of any such project all improvements necessary to the full utilization thereof, including, without limitation, site preparation; roads and streets; sidewalks; water supply; outdoor lighting; belt line railroad; railroad sidings and lead tracks; bridges; causeways; terminals for railroad, automotive, and air transportation; transportation facilities incidental to the project; and the dredging and improving of harbors and waterways. However, none of the aforementioned improvements shall be the primary purpose of any project;"
SECTION 16. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (4) of Code Section 31-7-172, relating to definitions relative to the "Georgia Hospice Law," as follows:
"(4) 'Health care facility' means hospitals; other special care units, including but not limited to podiatric facilities; skilled nursing facilities; intermediate care facilities; assisted living communities; personal care homes; ambulatory surgical or obstetrical facilities; health maintenance organizations; home health agencies; and diagnostic, treatment, or rehabilitation centers."
SECTION 17. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (11) of Code Section 31-7-250, relating to definitions relative to facility licensing and employee records checks, as follows:
"(11) 'Personal care home' or 'home' means a home required to be licensed or permitted under Code Section 31-7-12 or an assisted living community as defined in Code Section 31-7-12.2."

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SECTION 18. Code Section 31-8-51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions regarding the long-term care ombudsman program, is amended by revising paragraph (2) as follows:
"(2) 'Long-term care facility' means any skilled nursing home, intermediate care home, assisted living community, or personal care home now or hereafter subject to regulation and licensure by the Department of Community Health."
SECTION 19. Code Section 31-8-81 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions regarding the 'Long-term Care Facility Resident Abuse Reporting Act,' is amended by revising paragraph (3) as follows:
"(3) 'Long-term care facility' or 'facility' means any skilled nursing home, intermediate care home, assisted living community, personal care home, or community living arrangement now or hereafter subject to regulation and licensure by the department."
SECTION 20. Code Section 31-8-132 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions regarding the "Remedies for Residents of Personal Care Homes Act," is amended by revising paragraph (5) as follows:
"(5) 'Personal care home' or 'home' means a facility as defined in Code Section 31-712 and shall include any assisted living community as defined in paragraph (3) of subsection (b) of Code Section 31-7-12.2 that is subject to regulation and licensure by the department."
SECTION 21. Code Section 31-36A-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to certification by physician under the "Temporary Health Care Placement Decision Maker for an Adult Act," is amended by revising paragraph (2) as follows:
"(2) It is the physician's belief that it is in the adult's best interest to be discharged from a hospital, institution, medical center, or other health care institution providing health or personal care for treatment of any type of physical or mental condition and to be transferred to or admitted to an alternative facility or placement, including, but not limited to, nursing facilities, assisted living communities, personal care homes, rehabilitation facilities, and home and community based programs."
SECTION 22. Code Section 31-36A-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to petition for order by health care facility, is amended by revising paragraph (2) of subsection (b) as follows:
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providing health or personal care for treatment of any type of physical or mental condition or to be transferred to an alternative facility or placement, including, but not limited to, nursing facilities, assisted living communities, personal care homes, rehabilitation facilities, and home and community based programs; and"
SECTION 23. Code Section 35-3-34.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to circumstances when exonerated first offender's criminal record may be disclosed, is amended by revising paragraph (2) of subsection (a) as follows:
"(2) The request for information is an inquiry about a person who has applied for employment with a nursing home, assisted living community, personal care home, or a person or entity that offers day care for elderly persons and the person who is the subject of the inquiry to the center was prosecuted for the offense of sexual battery, incest, pimping, pandering, or a violation of Code Section 30-5-8; or"
SECTION 24. Code Section 35-3-174 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to time for reporting elopement of disabled person from personal care home, is amended as follows:
"35-3-174. The staff of personal care homes and assisted living communities shall call the local police department to report the elopement of any disabled person from the home within 30 minutes of the staff's receiving actual knowledge that such person is missing from the home."
SECTION 25. Code Section 37-4-21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to admission of developmentally disabled persons to facilities for purposes of temporary supervision and care, is amended by revising subsection (c) as follows:
"(c) An admission for respite care shall be for no longer than two weeks, provided that a person may be admitted for additional periods of respite care; provided, further, that there shall be no more than two admissions for respite care within any six-month period, counted from the first day of such an admission. Any such admission which exceeds limits provided in this Code section must be in accordance with the procedure in Code Section 37-4-20 or 37-4-40. This Code section shall not apply when the person sought to be admitted is living in a nursing home, as defined in paragraph (2) of Code Section 43-27-1, or a personal care home, as defined in subsection (a) of Code Section 31-7-12, or an assisted living community, as defined in Code Section 31-7-12.2."
SECTION 26. Code Section 38-4-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to powers and appointment of executive directors of veterans' homes, is amended by revising paragraph (4) of subsection (a) as follows:

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"(4) To construct and operate hospitals, nursing homes, nursing care homes, assisted living communities, and personal care homes for the use and care of war veterans discharged under other than dishonorable conditions and to pay the cost of construction of the hospitals, nursing homes, nursing care homes, assisted living communities, and personal care homes. The term 'cost of the construction' as used in this paragraph shall embrace the cost of construction; the cost of all lands, properties, rights, and easements acquired; the cost of all machinery and equipment; and the cost of engineering, architectural, and legal expenses and of plans and specifications and other expenses necessary or incident to determining the feasibility or practicability of the construction of any hospitals, nursing homes, nursing care homes, assisted living communities, and personal care homes. The term shall also include administrative expense and such other expenses as may be necessary or incident to the construction of any hospitals, nursing homes, nursing care homes, assisted living communities, and personal care homes; the placing of the same in operation; and the condemnation of property necessary for such construction and operation."
SECTION 27. Code Section 42-8-63.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to discharges disqualifying individuals from employment, is amended by revising paragraph (3) of subsection (a) as follows:
"(3) The employment is with a nursing home, assisted living community, personal care home, or a person or entity that offers day care for elderly persons and the defendant was discharged under this article after prosecution for the offense of sexual battery, incest, pimping, pandering, or a violation of Code Section 30-5-8; or"
SECTION 28. Code Section 48-13-9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to limitation on authority of local government to impose regulatory fee and examples of businesses or practitioners of professions or occupations which may be subject to fees, is amended by revising paragraph (14) of subsection (b) as follows:
"(14) Nursing homes, assisted living communities, and personal care homes;"
SECTION 29. Code Section 51-1-29.5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to limitation on health care liability claim to gross negligence in emergency medical care, is amended by revising paragraph (8) of subsection (a) as follows:
"(8) 'Health care institution' means: (A) An ambulatory surgical center; (B) A personal care home licensed under Chapter 7 of Title 31; (B.1) An assisted living community licensed under Chapter 7 of Title 31; (C) An institution providing emergency medical services; (D) A hospice; (E) A hospital;

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(F) A hospital system; (G) An intermediate care facility for the mentally retarded; or (H) A nursing home."

SECTION 30. 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:

E Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley E Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson
Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey
Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders Y Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K
Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 172, nays 1.

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The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.
Representatives Heckstall of the 62nd and Smith of the 70th 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 following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:
HB 87. By Representatives Ramsey of the 72nd, Golick of the 34th, Dempsey of the 13th, Austin of the 10th, Allison of the 8th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to enact the "Illegal Immigration Reform and Enforcement Act of 2011"; to amend the O.C.G.A., so as to provide for definitions; to provide for a private cause of action; to require private employers to use an employment eligibility verification system and provide for civil penalties; to provide for offenses; to provide for the investigation of illegal alien status; to provide authority for law enforcement officers to enforce federal immigration laws and to provide immunity; to provide for civil and criminal penalties; to modify provisions relating to training peace officers; to establish grant funding; to provide for the verification of the immigration status of foreign nationals; to provide that counties shall receive additional funding for confinement of state inmates; to require proof that private businesses are participating in the employment eligibility verification system; to provide for identification cards; to enact the "Secure and Verifiable Identity Document Act"; to provide for related matters; and for other purposes.
The following Senate substitute was read:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To enact the "Illegal Immigration Reform and Enforcement Act of 2011"; to amend Article 3 of Chapter 10 of Title 13 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to security and immigration compliance, so as to provide penalties for the failure of a public employer to utilize the federal work authorization program; to require certain private employers to utilize the federal work authorization program; to provide for review by the state auditor and the Department of Labor; to provide for definitions; to amend Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, so as to provide for offenses involving illegal aliens; to provide for the offense of aggravated identity fraud; to provide for penalties; to amend Chapter 5 of Title 17 of the Official

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Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to searches and seizures, so as to provide for the investigation of illegal alien status; to amend Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to provide authority for law enforcement officers to enforce federal immigration laws under certain circumstances and to provide immunity for such officers subject to limitations; to provide for civil and criminal penalties; to modify provisions relating to training peace officers for enforcement of immigration and custom laws; to establish grant funding for local law enforcement agencies to enter into agreements with federal agencies for the enforcement of immigration law; to amend Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to penal institutions, so as to provide for the verification of the immigration status of foreign nationals arrested and held in a county or municipal jail; to provide that local governing authorities that have entered or attempted to enter into certain memorandums of agreement with the federal government shall receive additional funding for confinement of state inmates; to provide for a funding contingency; to amend Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public officers and employees, so as to provide for penalties for failure of agency heads to abide by certain state immigration laws; to provide for a complaint procedure and authorization for legal action against public agencies and employees that fail to follow state law requiring the verification of employment eligibility of persons working on public works contracts, fail to follow state law requiring the verification of immigration status of persons receiving certain public benefits, and fail to follow state law prohibiting local governing authorities from adopting immigration sanctuary policies; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the imposition, rate, computation, and exemptions for revenue and taxation, so as to limit a business's income tax deduction where such business fails to use the federal employment eligibility verification program; to amend Chapter 36 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to verification of lawful presence within the United States, so as to provide for identification documents by applicants for public benefits; to enact the "Secure and Verifiable Identity Document Act"; to provide penalties for the failure of an agency head to verify the lawful immigration status of certain applicants for public benefits; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Illegal Immigration Reform and Enforcement Act of 2011."
SECTION 2. Article 3 of Chapter 10 of Title 13 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to security and immigration compliance, is amended by revising Code Section 13-10-90, relating to definitions, as follows:

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"13-10-90. As used in this article, the term:
(1) 'Commissioner' means the Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Labor. (2) 'Contractor' means a person or entity that enters into a contract for the physical performance of services with a public employer. (2)(3) 'Federal work authorization program' means any of the electronic verification of work authorization programs operated by the United States Department of Homeland Security or any equivalent federal work authorization program operated by the United States Department of Homeland Security to verify employment eligibility information of newly hired employees, pursuant to the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA), D.L. 99-603 commonly known as E-Verify. (2.1)(4) 'Physical performance of services' means the building, altering, repairing, improving, or demolishing of any public structure or building or other public improvements of any kind to public real property within this state, including the construction, reconstruction, or maintenance of all or part of a public road; or any other performance of labor for a public employer within this state under a contract or other bidding process. (3)(5) 'Public employer' means every department, agency, or instrumentality of the state or a political subdivision of the state. (4)(6) 'Subcontractor' means a person or entity having privity of contract with a contractor and includes a subcontractor, contract employee, or staffing agency, or any contractor regardless of its tier. (7) 'Sub-subcontractor' means a person or entity having privity of contract with a subcontractor or privity of contract with another person or entity contracting with a subcontractor or sub-subcontractor."
SECTION 3. Said article is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 13-10-91, relating to the verification of new employee eligibility, applicability, and rules and regulations, as follows:
"(b)(1) No A public employer shall not enter into a contract pursuant to this chapter for the physical performance of services within this state unless the contractor registers and participates in the federal work authorization program to verify information of all newly hired employees or subcontractors. Before a bid for any such service is considered by a public employer, the bid shall include a signed, notarized affidavit from the contractor attesting to the following:
(A) The affiant has registered with and, is authorized to use, and uses the federal work authorization program; (B) The user identification number and date of authorization for the affiant; and (C) The affiant is using and will continue to use the federal work authorization program throughout the contract period; and (D) The affiant will contract for the physical performance of services in satisfaction of such contract only with subcontractors who present an affidavit to the contractor

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with the same information required by subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) of this paragraph. An affidavit required by this subsection shall be considered an open public record once a public employer has entered into a contract for physical performance of services; provided, however, that any information protected from public disclosure by federal law or by Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50 shall be redacted. Affidavits shall be maintained by the public employer for five years from the date of receipt. (2) A contractor shall not enter into any contract with a public employer for No contractor or subcontractor who enters a contract pursuant to this chapter with a public employer or a contractor of a public employer shall enter into such a contract or subcontract in connection with the physical performance of services within this state unless the contractor or subcontractor registers and participates in the federal work authorization program to verify information of all newly hired employees. Any employee, contractor, or subcontractor of such contractor or subcontractor shall also be required to satisfy the requirements of this paragraph. (3) Upon contracting with a new subcontractor, a contractor or subcontractor shall, as a condition of any contract or subcontract entered into pursuant to this chapter, provide a public employer with notice of the identity of any and all subsequent subcontractors hired or contracted by that contractor or subcontractor. Such notice shall be provided within five business days of entering into a contract or agreement for hire with any subcontractor. Such notice shall include an affidavit from each subsequent contractor attesting to the subcontractor's name, address, user identification number, and date of authorization to use the federal work authorization program. (3) A subcontractor shall not enter into any contract with a contractor unless such subcontractor registers and participates in the federal work authorization program. A subcontractor shall submit, at the time of such contract, an affidavit to the contractor in the same manner and with the same information required in paragraph (1) of this subsection. It shall be the duty of any subcontractor receiving an affidavit from a subsubcontractor to forward notice to the contractor of the receipt, within five business days of receipt, of such affidavit. It shall be the duty of a subcontractor receiving notice of receipt of an affidavit from any sub-subcontractor that has contracted with a sub-subcontractor to forward, within five business days of receipt, a copy of such notice to the contractor. (4) A sub-subcontractor shall not enter into any contract with a subcontractor or subsubcontractor unless such sub-subcontractor registers and participates in the federal work authorization program. A sub-subcontractor shall submit, at the time of such contract, an affidavit to the subcontractor or sub-subcontractor with whom such subsubcontractor has privity of contract, in the same manner and with the same information required in paragraph (1) of this subsection. It shall be the duty of any sub-subcontractor to forward notice of receipt of any affidavit from a subsubcontractor to the subcontractor or sub-subcontractor with whom such receiving sub-subcontractor has privity of contract.

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(5) In lieu of the affidavit required by this subsection, a contractor, subcontractor, or sub-subcontractor who has no employees and does not hire or intend to hire employees for purposes of satisfying or completing the terms and conditions of any part or all of the original contract with the public employer shall instead provide a copy of the state issued driver's license or state issued identification card of such contracting party and a copy of the state issued driver's license or identification card of each independent contractor utilized in the satisfaction of part or all of the original contract with a public employer. A driver's license or identification card shall only be accepted in lieu of an affidavit if it is issued by a state within the United States and such state verifies lawful immigration status prior to issuing a driver's license or identification card. For purposes of satisfying the requirements of this subsection, copies of such driver's license or identification card shall be forwarded to the public employer, contractor, subcontractor, or sub-subcontractor in the same manner as an affidavit and notice of receipt of an affidavit as required by paragraphs (1), (3), and (4) of this subsection. Not later than July 1, 2011, the Attorney General shall provide a list of the states that verify immigration status prior to the issuance of a driver's license or identification card and that only issue licenses or identification cards to persons lawfully present in the United States. The list of verified state drivers' licenses and identification cards shall be posted on the website of the State Law Department and updated annually thereafter. In the event that a contractor, subcontractor, or sub-subcontractor later determines that he or she will need to hire employees to satisfy or complete the physical performance of services under an applicable contract, then he or she shall first be required to comply with the affidavit requirements of this subsection.
(6)(A) Not later than December 31 of each year, a public employer shall submit a compliance report to the state auditor certifying compliance with the provisions of this subsection. Such compliance report shall contain the public employer's federal work authorization program verification user number and date of authorization and the legal name, address, and federal work authorization program user number of the contractor and the date of the contract between the contractor and public employer. Subject to available funding, the state auditor shall conduct annual compliance audits on a minimum of at least one-half of the reporting agencies and publish the results of such audits annually on the department's website on or before September 30. (B) If the state auditor finds a political subdivision to be in violation of this subsection, such political subdivision shall be provided 30 days to demonstrate to the state auditor that such political subdivision has corrected all deficiencies and is in compliance with this subsection. If, after 30 days, the political subdivision has failed to correct all deficiencies, such political subdivision shall be excluded from the list of qualified local governments under Chapter 8 of Title 50 until such time as the political subdivision demonstrates to the state auditor that such political subdivision has corrected all deficiencies and is in compliance with this subsection.

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(C)(i) At any time after the state auditor finds a political subdivision to be in violation of this subsection, such political subdivision may seek administrative relief through the Office of State Administrative Hearings. If a political subdivision seeks administrative relief, the time for correcting deficiencies shall be tolled, and any action to exclude the political subdivision from the list of qualified governments under Chapter 8 of Title 50 shall be suspended until such time as a final ruling upholding the findings of the state auditor is issued. (ii) A new compliance report submitted to the state auditor by the political subdivision shall be deemed satisfactory and shall correct the prior deficient compliance report so long as the new report fully complies with this subsection. (iii) No political subdivision of this state shall be found to be in violation of this subsection by the state auditor as a result of any actions of a county constitutional officer. (D) If the state auditor finds any political subdivision which is a state department or agency to be in violation of the provisions of this subsection twice in a five-year period, the funds appropriated to such state department or agency for the fiscal year following the year in which the agency was found to be in violation for the second time shall be not greater than 90 percent of the amount so appropriated in the second year of such noncompliance. Any political subdivision found to be in violation of the provisions of this subsection shall be listed on www.open.georgia.gov or another official state website with an indication and explanation of each violation. (4)(7) Contingent upon appropriation or approval of necessary funding and in order to verify compliance with the provisions of this subsection, each year the Commissioner shall conduct no fewer than 100 random audits of public employers and contractors or may conduct such an audit upon reasonable grounds to suspect a violation of this subsection. The results of the audits shall be published on the www.open.georgia.gov website and on the Georgia Department of Labor's website no later than December 31 of each year. The Georgia Department of Labor shall seek funding from the United States Secretary of Labor to the extent such funding is available. (5)(8) Any person who knowingly and willfully makes a false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement in an affidavit submitted pursuant to this subsection shall be guilty of a violation of Code Section 16-10-20 and, upon conviction, shall be punished as provided in such Code section. Contractors and subcontractors convicted for false statements based on a violation of this subsection shall be prohibited from bidding on or entering into any public contract for 12 months following such conviction. A contractor, subcontractor, or sub-subcontractor that has been found to have violated this subsection shall be listed by the Department of Labor on www.open.georgia.gov or other official website of the state with public information regarding such violation, including the identity of the violator, the nature of the contract, and the date of conviction. A public employee, public employer, contractor, subcontractor, or sub-subcontractor shall not be held civilly liable or criminally responsible for unknowingly or unintentionally accepting a bid from or contracting

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with a contractor, subcontractor, or sub-subcontractor acting in violation of this subsection. A party may be held civilly liable and criminally responsible for his or her failure to submit an affidavit in accordance with the provisions of this subsection. (9) There shall be a rebuttable presumption that a public employer, contractor, subcontractor, or sub-subcontractor receiving and acting upon an affidavit conforming to the content requirements of this subsection does so in good faith, and such public employer, contractor, subcontractor, or sub-subcontractor may rely upon such affidavit as being true and correct. The affidavit shall be admissible in any court of law for the purpose of establishing such presumption."
SECTION 4. Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, is amended in Article 8 of Chapter 9, relating to identity fraud, by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"16-9-121.1. (a) A person commits the offense of aggravated identity fraud when he or she willfully and fraudulently uses any counterfeit or fictitious identifying information concerning a real, fictitious, or deceased person with intent to use such counterfeit or fictitious identifying information for the purpose of obtaining employment. (b) The offense created by this Code section shall not merge with any other offense."
SECTION 5. Said article of said title is further amended by revising Code Section 16-9-126, relating to penalties for violations, as follows:
"16-9-126. (a) A violation of this article, other than a violation of Code Section 16-9-121.1 or 169-122, shall be punishable by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than ten years or a fine not to exceed $100,000.00, or both. Any person who commits such a violation for the second or any subsequent offense shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than three nor more than 15 years, a fine not to exceed $250,000.00, or both. (a.1) A violation of Code Section 16-9-121.1 shall be punishable by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than 15 years, a fine not to exceed $250,000.00, or both, and such sentence shall run consecutively to any other sentence which the person has received. (b) A violation of this article which does not involve the intent to commit theft or appropriation of any property, resource, or other thing of value that is committed by a person who is less than 21 years of age shall be punishable by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than three years or a fine not to exceed $5,000.00, or both. (c) Any person found guilty of a violation of this article may be ordered by the court to make restitution to any consumer victim or any business victim of such fraud. (d) Each violation of this article shall constitute a separate offense.

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(e) Upon a conviction of a violation of this article, the court may issue any order necessary to correct a public record that contains false information resulting from the actions which resulted in the conviction."
SECTION 6. Said article of said title is further amended by revising Code Section 16-9-128, relating to exemptions, as follows:
"16-9-128. (a) The prohibitions set forth in Code Sections 16-9-121, 16-9-121.1, and 16-9-122 shall not apply to nor shall any cause of action arise under Code Sections 16-9-129 and 16-9-131 for:
(1) The lawful obtaining of credit information in the course of a bona fide consumer or commercial transaction; (2) The lawful, good faith exercise of a security interest or a right to offset by a creditor or a financial institution; (3) The lawful, good faith compliance by any party when required by any warrant, levy, garnishment, attachment, court order, or other judicial or administrative order, decree, or directive; or (4) The good faith use of identifying information with the permission of the affected person. (b) The exemptions provided in subsection (a) of this Code section will shall not apply to a person intending to further a scheme to violate Code Section 16-9-121, 16-9-121.1, or 16-9-122. (c) It is shall not be necessary for the state to negate any exemption or exception in this article in any complaint, accusation, indictment, or other pleading or in any trial, hearing, or other proceeding under this article involving a business victim. In such cases, the burden of proof of any exemption or exception is upon the business victim claiming it."
SECTION 7. Said title is further amended in Chapter 11, relating to offenses against public order and safety, by adding a new article to read as follows:
"ARTICLE 5
16-11-200. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Another criminal offense' means a felony violation of state or federal criminal law but shall not include a violation of any county or municipal law, regulation, or ordinance. (2) 'Illegal alien' means a person who is verified by the federal government to be present in the United States in violation of federal immigration law. (3) 'Motor vehicle' shall have the same meaning as provided in Code Section 40-1-1.

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(b) A person who, while committing another criminal offense, knowingly and intentionally transports or moves an illegal alien in a motor vehicle for the purpose of furthering the illegal presence of the alien in the United States shall be guilty of the offense of transporting or moving an illegal alien. (c) Except as provided in this subsection, a person convicted for a first offense of transporting or moving an illegal alien who moves seven or fewer illegal aliens at the same time shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment not to exceed 12 months, a fine not to exceed $1,000.00, or both. A person convicted for a second or subsequent offense of transporting or moving an illegal alien, and a person convicted on a first offense of transporting or moving an illegal alien who moves eight or more illegal aliens at the same time, shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment of not less than one or more than five years, a fine of not less than $5,000.00 or more than $20,000.00, or both. A person who commits the offense of transporting or moving an illegal alien who does so with the intent of making a profit or receiving anything of value shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment of not less than one or more than five years, a fine of not less than $5,000.00 or more than $20,000.00, or both. (d) This Code section shall not apply to:
(1) A government employee transporting or moving an illegal alien as a part of his or her official duties or to any person acting at the direction of such employee; (2) A person who transports an illegal alien to or from a judicial or administrative proceeding when such illegal alien is required to appear pursuant to a summons, subpoena, court order, or other legal process; or (3) A person who transports an illegal alien to a law enforcement agency or a judicial officer for official government purposes.
16-11-201. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Another criminal offense' means a felony violation of state or federal criminal law but shall not include a violation of any county or municipal law, regulation, or ordinance. (2) 'Harboring' or 'harbors' means any conduct that tends to substantially help an illegal alien to remain in the United States in violation of federal law but shall not include a person providing services to infants, children, or victims of a crime; a person providing emergency medical service; or an attorney or his or her employees for the purpose of representing a criminal defendant. (3) 'Illegal alien' means a person who is verified by the federal government to be present in the United States in violation of federal immigration law. (b) A person who is acting in violation of another criminal offense and who knowingly conceals, harbors, or shields an illegal alien from detection in any place in this state, including any building or means of transportation, when such person knows that the

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person being concealed, harbored, or shielded is an illegal alien, shall be guilty of the offense of concealing or harboring an illegal alien. (c) Except as provided in this subsection, a person convicted of concealing or harboring an illegal alien who conceals or harbors seven or fewer illegal aliens at the same time in the same location shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment not to exceed 12 months, a fine not to exceed $1,000.00, or both. A person convicted of concealing or harboring an illegal alien who conceals or harbors eight or more illegal aliens at the same time in the same location, or who conceals or harbors an illegal alien with the intent of making a profit or receiving anything of value, shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment of not less than one or more than five years, a fine of not less than $5,000.00 or more than $20,000.00, or both. (d) This Code section shall not apply to a government employee or any person acting at the express direction of a government employee who conceals, harbors, or shelters an illegal alien when such illegal alien is or has been the victim of a criminal offense or is a witness in any civil or criminal proceeding or who holds an illegal alien in a jail, prison, or other detention facility.
16-11-202. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Another criminal offense' means a felony violation of state or federal criminal law but shall not include a violation of any county or municipal law, regulation, or ordinance. (2) 'Illegal alien' means a person who is verified by the federal government to be present in the United States in violation of federal immigration law. (b) A person who is acting in violation of another criminal offense and who knowingly induces, entices, or assists an illegal alien to enter into this state, when such person knows that the person being induced, enticed, or assisted to enter into this state is an illegal alien, shall be guilty of the offense of inducing an illegal alien to enter into this state. (c) Except as provided in subsection (d) of this Code section, for a first offense, a person convicted of inducing an illegal alien to enter into this state shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment not to exceed 12 months, a fine not to exceed $1,000.00, or both. For a second or subsequent conviction of inducing an illegal alien to enter into this state, a person shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment of not less than one or more than five years, a fine of not less than $5,000.00 or more than $20,000.00, or both. (d) A person who commits the offense of inducing an illegal alien to enter into this state who does so with the intent of making a profit or receiving any thing of value shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment of not less than one or more than five years, a fine of not less than $5,000.00 or more than $20,000.00, or both."

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SECTION 8. Chapter 5 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to searches and seizures, is amended by adding a new article to read as follows:
"ARTICLE 5
17-5-100. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Criminal offense' means a felony violation of state or federal criminal law but shall not include a violation of any county or municipal law, regulation, or ordinance. (2) 'Illegal alien' means a person who is verified by the federal government to be present in the United States in violation of federal immigration law. (b) Except as provided in subsection (f) of this Code section, during any investigation of a criminal suspect by a peace officer, when such officer has probable cause to believe that a suspect has committed a criminal offense, including any traffic offense, the officer shall be authorized to seek to verify such suspect's immigration status when the suspect is unable to provide one of the following: (1) A secure and verifiable document as defined in Code Section 50-36-2; (2) A valid Georgia driver's license; (3) A valid Georgia identification card issued by the Department of Driver Services; (4) If the entity requires proof of legal presence in the United States before issuance, any valid driver's license from a state or district of the United States or any valid identification document issued by the United States federal government; or (5) Other information as to the suspect's identity that is sufficient to allow the peace officer to independently identify the suspect. (c) When attempting to determine the immigration status of a suspect pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section, a peace officer shall be authorized to use any reasonable means available to determine the immigration status of the suspect, including: (1) Use of any authorized federal identification data base; (2) Identification methods authorized by federal law, including those authorized by 8 USCA 1373(c), 8 USCA 1644; (3) Use of electronic fingerprint readers or similar devices; or (4) Contacting an appropriate federal agency. (d) A peace officer shall not consider race, color, or national origin in implementing the requirements of this Code section except to the extent permitted by the Constitutions of Georgia and of the United States. (e) If during the course of the investigation into such suspect's identity, a peace officer receives verification that such suspect is an illegal alien, then such peace officer may take any action authorized by state and federal law, including, but not limited to, detaining such suspected illegal alien, securely transporting such suspect to any authorized federal or state detention facility, or notifying the United States Department of Homeland Security or successor agency. Nothing in this Code section shall be

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construed to hinder or prevent a peace officer or law enforcement agency from arresting or detaining any criminal suspect on other criminal charges. (f) No person who in good faith contacts or has contact with a state or local peace officer or prosecuting attorney or member of the staff of a prosecuting attorney for the purpose of acting as a witness to a crime, to report criminal activity, or to seek assistance as a victim to a crime shall have his or her immigration status investigated based on such contact or based on information arising from such contact. (g) A peace officer or prosecuting attorney, acting in good faith to carry out any provision of this Code section, shall have immunity from damages or liability from such actions."
SECTION 9. Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to law enforcement officers and agencies, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"35-1-16. (a) It is the intent of the General Assembly to encourage Georgia law enforcement officials to work in conjunction with federal immigration authorities and to utilize all resources made available by the federal government to assist state and local law enforcement officers in the enforcement of the immigration laws of this state and of the United States. (b) Cooperation with federal authorities.
(1) To the extent authorized by federal law, state and local government employees, including law enforcement officers and prosecuting attorneys, shall be authorized to send, receive, and maintain information relating to the immigration status of any individual as reasonably needed for public safety purposes. Except as provided by federal law, such employees shall not be prohibited from receiving or maintaining information relating to the immigration status of any individual or sending or exchanging such information with other federal, state, or local governmental entities or employees for official public safety purposes. (2) State and local agencies shall be authorized to enter into memorandum of understandings and agreements with the United States Department of Justice, the Department of Homeland Security, or any other federal agency for the purpose of enforcing federal immigration and customs laws and the detention, removal, and investigation of illegal aliens and the immigration status of any person in this state. A peace officer acting within the scope of his or her authority under any such memorandum of understanding, agreement, or other authorization from the federal government shall have the power to arrest, with probable cause, any person suspected of being an illegal alien. (3) Except as provided by federal law, no state or local agency or department shall be prohibited from utilizing available federal resources, including data bases, equipment, grant funds, training, or participation in incentive programs for any public safety purpose related to the enforcement of state and federal immigration laws.

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(4) When reasonably possible, applicable state agencies shall consider incentive programs and grant funding for the purpose of assisting and encouraging state and local agencies and departments to enter into agreements with federal entities and to utilize federal resources consistent with the provisions of this Code section. (c) Authority to transport illegal aliens. If a state or local law enforcement officer has verification that a person is an illegal alien, then such officer shall be authorized to securely transport such illegal alien to a federal facility in this state or to any other temporary point of detention and to reasonably detain such illegal alien when authorized by federal law. Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to hinder or prevent a peace officer or law enforcement agency from arresting or detaining any criminal suspect on other criminal charges. (d) Authority to arrest illegal aliens. When authorized by federal law, a state or local law enforcement officer shall be authorized to arrest any person based on such person's status as an illegal alien or for a violation of any federal immigration law. (e) Immunity. A law enforcement officer, acting in good faith to enforce immigration laws pursuant to an agreement with federal authorities to collect or share immigration status information, or to carry out any provision of this Code section, shall have immunity from damages or liability from such actions."
SECTION 10. Said title is further amended in Code Section 35-2-14, relating to defining peace officer and the enforcement of immigration and custom laws, by revising subsection (d) as follows:
"(d) The commissioner shall annually designate appropriate no fewer than ten peace officers to apply to be trained pursuant to the memorandum of understanding provided for in subsections (b) and (c) of this Code section. Such training shall be funded pursuant to the any federal Homeland Security Appropriation Act of 2006, Public Law 109-90, or any subsequent source of federal funding. The provisions of this subsection shall become effective upon such funding."
SECTION 11. Said title is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"35-6A-10. (a) Subject to available funding, the council shall establish a grant or incentive program for the provision of funds to local law enforcement agencies as incentive to such agencies to use the federal Department of Homeland Security's Secure Communities initiative or any successor or similar program and shall establish an incentive program and a grant program to offset the costs for local law enforcement agencies to enter into and implement memorandums of agreement with federal agencies under Section 287(g) of the federal Immigration and Nationality Act. In awarding such grants or incentives, the council shall be authorized to consider and give priority to local areas with the highest crime rates for crimes committed by illegal aliens. (b) The council shall:

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(1) Subject to available funding, provide incentive programs and grants to local law enforcement agencies for utilizing federal resources and for entering into agreements with federal agencies for the enforcement of immigration law; (2) Provide technical assistance to local governments and agencies for obtaining and qualifying for incentive programs and grant funds to utilize available federal resources and to enter into and implement such agreements provided for in subsection (a) of this Code section; (3) Communicate information regarding the availability of federal resources and agreements provided for in subsection (a) of this Code section and the availability of related incentive programs and grant funds and post such information on the agency's official Internet website; (4) Provide technical assistance and information regarding the process for contacting federal agencies, utilizing federal resources, and entering into agreements provided for in subsection (a) of this Code section and post such information on the agency's official Internet website; and (5) Support state-wide campaigns and information programs in an effort to encourage every local law enforcement agency in this state to utilize federal resources and enter into agreements for the enforcement of state and federal immigration law."
SECTION 12. Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to penal institutions, is amended by revising Code Section 42-4-14, relating to determination of nationality of a person charged with felony and confined in a jail facility, as follows:
"42-4-14. (a) When any person is confined, for any period, in the jail of a county or municipality or a jail operated by a regional jail authority in compliance with Article 36 of the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations, a reasonable effort shall be made to determine the nationality of the person so confined. (b) If the prisoner is a foreign national charged with a felony, driving under the influence pursuant to Code Section 40-6-391, driving without being licensed pursuant to subsection (a) of Code Section 40-5-20, or with a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature, the keeper of the jail or other officer shall make When any foreign national is confined, for any period, in a county or municipal jail, a reasonable effort shall be made to verify that the prisoner such foreign national has been lawfully admitted to the United States and if lawfully admitted, that such lawful status has not expired. If verification of lawful status can not cannot be made from documents in the possession of the prisoner foreign national, verification shall be made within 48 hours through a query to the Law Enforcement Support Center (LESC) of the United States Department of Homeland Security or other office or agency designated for that purpose by the United States Department of Homeland Security by the federal government. If the prisoner foreign national is determined not to be lawfully admitted to the United States to be an illegal alien, the keeper of the jail or other officer shall notify the United

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States Department of Homeland Security, or other office or agency designated for notification by the federal government. (c) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to deny a person bond or from being released from confinement when such person is otherwise eligible for release; provided, however, that upon verification that any person confined in a jail is an illegal alien, such person may be detained, arrested, and transported as authorized by state and federal law. (d) The Georgia Sheriffs Association shall prepare and issue guidelines and procedures used to comply with the provisions of this Code section."
SECTION 13. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (c) of Code Section 42-5-51, relating to reimbursement of counties for housing certain inmates, as follows:
"(c) After proper documentation is received from the clerk of the court, the department shall have 15 days to transfer an inmate under sentence to the place of confinement. If the inmate is not transferred within the 15 days, the department will shall reimburse the county, in a sum not less than $7.50 per day per inmate and in such an amount as may be appropriated for this purpose by the General Assembly, for the cost of the incarceration, commencing 15 days after proper documentation is received by the department from the clerk of the court; provided, however, that, subject to an appropriation of funds, local governing authorities that have entered into memorandums of understanding or agreement or that demonstrate continuous attempts to enter into memorandums of understanding or agreement with the federal government under Section 287(g) of the federal Immigration and Nationality Act shall receive an additional payment in the amount of 10 percent of the established rate paid for reimbursement for the confinement of state inmates in local confinement facilities. The reimbursement provisions of this Code section shall only apply to payment for the incarceration of felony inmates available for transfer to the department, except inmates under death sentence awaiting transfer after their initial trial, and shall not apply to inmates who were incarcerated under the custody of the commissioner at the time they were returned to the county jail for trial on additional charges or returned to the county jail for any other purposes, including for the purpose of a new trial."
SECTION 14. Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public officers and employees, is amended by revising Code Section 45-10-28, relating to penalties for a violation of Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 10 of Title 45 and civil actions by the Attorney General to collect penalties, as follows:
"45-10-28. (a)(1) Any appointed public official, agency head, or employee who violates Code Section 45-10-22, 45-10-23, 45-10-24, or 45-10-26, or 50-36-1 shall be subject to: (A) Removal from office or employment; (B) A civil fine not to exceed $10,000.00; and

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(C) Restitution to the state of any pecuniary benefit received as a result of such violation. (2) Any elected public official or agency head who violates Code Section 45-10-22, 45-10-23, 45-10-24, or 45-10-26, or 50-36-1 shall be subject to: (A) A civil fine not to exceed $10,000.00; and (B) Restitution to the state of any pecuniary benefit received as a result of such violation. (3) Any business which violates Code Section 45-10-22, 45-10-23, 45-10-24, or 4510-26 shall be subject to: (A) A civil fine not to exceed $10,000.00; and (B) Restitution to the state of any pecuniary benefit received as a result of such violation. (b) The penalties provided for in subsection (a) of this Code section may be imposed in any civil action brought for that purpose, and such actions shall be brought by the Attorney General. (c) As used in this Code section, the term 'agency head' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 50-36-1."
SECTION 15. Said title is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"45-15-71. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'public agency or employee' means any government, department, commission, committee, authority, board, or bureau of this state or any political subdivision of this state and any employee or official, whether appointed, elected, or otherwise employed by such governmental entities. (b) A resident of Georgia who is also a registered voter shall be authorized to file a complaint with the Attorney General for an alleged violation of Code Section 13-10-91, 36-80-23, or 50-36-1 by a public agency or employee. The Attorney General or his or her designee shall be authorized and empowered to conduct an investigation into the acts and practices of such public agency or employee. If, as a result of this investigation, the Attorney General finds that there is a reasonable basis to believe that one or more of the allegations in the complaint can be substantiated, he or she shall issue an opinion outlining the basis for his or her findings. Notice of the opinion shall be served on the applicable public agency and employee and the complainant. (c) If there is a finding by the Attorney General that a public agency or employee has violated or failed to abide by the provisions of Code Section 13-10-91, 36-80-23, or 5036-1, the Attorney General shall order the public agency or employee, or both, to conform to the requirements of the law and shall assess against the public agency or employee, or both, a civil penalty of not less than $1,000.00 or more than $5,000.00 for each separate violation. The Attorney General shall collect the civil penalty and after retaining amounts for actual costs and attorney's fees incurred as a result of the investigation and litigation, if any, remit the same to the general fund.

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(d) Any public agency or employee objecting to the findings or penalty shall be entitled to appeal the same as provided for by Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.' Such objection and request for a hearing shall be filed within 30 days of service of the notice of civil penalties. (e) Nothing in this Code section shall affect or preclude the right of any party to any recovery otherwise authorized by common law, statute, or rule. The Attorney General shall be authorized to bring any civil action against a public agency or employee that he or she deems necessary to enforce compliance with this Code section."
SECTION 16. Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the imposition, rate, computation, and exemptions for revenue and taxation, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"48-7-21.2. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Authorized employee' means any individual authorized for employment in the United States through any of the electronic verification of work authorization programs operated by the United States Department of Homeland Security or any equivalent federal work authorization program operated by the United States Department of Homeland Security to verify employment information of newly hired employees, commonly known as E-Verify. (2) 'Labor services' means the physical performance of services in this state. (b) On or after January 1, 2012, no wages or remuneration for labor services to an individual of $600.00 or more per annum may be claimed and allowed as a deductible business expense for state income tax purposes by a taxpayer unless such individual is an authorized employee. The provisions of this subsection shall apply whether or not an Internal Revenue Service Form 1099 is issued in conjunction with the wages or remuneration. (c) This Code section shall not apply to any business domiciled in this state which is exempt from compliance with federal employment verification procedures under federal law. (d) This Code section shall not apply to any individual hired by the taxpayer prior to January 1, 2012. (e) This Code section shall not apply to any taxpayer where the individual being paid is not directly compensated or employed by said taxpayer. (f) This Code section shall not apply to wages or remuneration paid for labor services to any individual who holds and presents to the taxpayer a valid license or identification card issued by the Georgia Department of Driver Services. (g) The commissioner shall be authorized to prescribe forms and promulgate rules and regulations deemed necessary in order to administer and effectuate this Code section."

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SECTION 17. Chapter 36 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to verification of lawful presence within the United States, is amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 50-36-1, relating to verification of lawful presence within the United States for receipt of certain government benefits, by renumbering paragraphs (1) through (3) as paragraphs (2) through (4), respectively, and by adding a new paragraph (1) to read as follows:
"(1) 'Agency head' means a director, commissioner, chairperson, mayor, councilmember, board member, sheriff, or other executive official, whether appointed or elected, responsible for establishing policy for a public employer."
SECTION 18. Said Code section of said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (e) as follows:
"(e) An agency or political subdivision providing or administering a public benefit shall require every applicant for such benefit to:
(1) Provide at least one secure and verifiable document, as defined in Code Section 50-36-2; and (2) Execute execute a signed and sworn affidavit verifying the applicant's lawful presence in the United States, which affidavit shall state:
(1)(A) The applicant is a United States citizen or legal permanent resident 18 years of age or older; or (2)(B) The applicant is a qualified alien or nonimmigrant under the federal Immigration and Nationality Act, Title 8 U.S.C., as amended, 18 years of age or older lawfully present in the United States and provide the applicant's alien number issued by the Department of Homeland Security or other federal immigration agency."
SECTION 19. Said Code section of said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (o) as follows:
"(o) No employer, agency, or political subdivision shall be subject to lawsuit or liability arising from any act to comply with the requirements of this chapter; provided, however, that the intentional and knowing failure of any agency head to abide by the provisions of this chapter shall:
(1) Be a violation of the code of ethics for government service established in Code Section 45-10-1 and subject such agency head to the penalties provided for in Code Section 45-10-28, including removal from office and a fine not to exceed $10,000.00; and (2) Be a high and aggravated misdemeanor offense where such agency head acts to willfully violate the provisions of this Code section or acts so as to intentionally and deliberately interfere with the implementation of the requirements of this Code section.

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In addition to any other person authorized by law, the Attorney General shall have the authority to conduct a criminal and civil investigation of an alleged violation of this chapter by an agency or agency head and to bring a prosecution or civil action against an agency or agency head for all cases of violations under this chapter. In the event that an order is entered against an employer, the state shall be awarded attorney's fees and expenses of litigation incurred in bringing such an action and investigating such violation."
SECTION 20. Said chapter is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"50-36-2. (a) This Code section shall be known and may be cited as the 'Secure and Verifiable Identity Document Act.' (b) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Agency or political subdivision' means any department, agency, authority, commission, or government entity of this state or any subdivision of this state. (2) 'Public official' means an elected or appointed official or an employee or an agent of an agency or political subdivision. (3) 'Secure and verifiable document' means a document issued by a state or federal jurisdiction or recognized by the United States government and that is verifiable by federal or state law enforcement, intelligence, or homeland security agencies. Secure and verifiable document shall not mean a Matricula Consular de Alta Seguridad, matricula consular card, consular matriculation card, consular identification card, or similar identification card issued by a foreign government regardless of the holder's immigration status. (c) Unless required by federal law, on or after January 1, 2012, no agency or political subdivision shall accept, rely upon, or utilize an identification document for any official purpose that requires the presentation of identification by such agency or political subdivision or by federal or state law unless it is a secure and verifiable document. (d) Any person acting in willful violation of this Code section by knowingly accepting documents that are not secure and verifiable documents shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment not to exceed 12 months, a fine not to exceed $1,000.00, or both. (e) This Code section shall not apply to: (1) A person reporting a crime; (2) An agency official accepting a crime report, conducting a criminal investigation, or assisting a foreign national to obtain a temporary protective order; (3) A person providing services to infants, children, or victims of a crime; (4) A person providing emergency medical service; (5) A peace officer in the performance of the officer's official duties and within the scope of his or her employment; (6) Instances when a federal law mandates acceptance of a document;

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(7) A court, court official, or traffic violation bureau for the purpose of enforcing a citation, accusation, or indictment; or (8) An attorney or his or her employees for the purpose of representing a criminal defendant. (f) Not later than August 1, 2011, the Attorney General shall provide and make public on the Department of Law's website a list of acceptable secure and verifiable documents. The list shall be reviewed and updated annually by the Attorney General."
SECTION 21. (a) If any provision or part of any provision of this Act or the application of the same is held invalid or unconstitutional, the invalidity shall not affect the other provisions or applications of this Act or any other part of this Act than can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end, the provisions of this Act are severable. (b) The terms of this Act regarding immigration shall be construed to have the meanings consistent with such terms under federal immigration law. (c) The provisions of this Act shall be implemented in a manner consistent with federal laws governing immigration and civil rights.
SECTION 22. Section 18 of this Act shall become effective on January 1, 2012. The remaining sections of this Act shall become effective on July 1, 2011. Except as otherwise expressly provided, the sections of this Act shall apply to offenses and violations occurring on or after their respective effective dates.
SECTION 23. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
The following amendment was read and adopted:
Representative Ramsey of the 72nd offers the following amendment:
Amend the As Passed Senate version of HB 87 by deleting all matter therein and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To enact the "Illegal Immigration Reform and Enforcement Act of 2011"; to amend Article 3 of Chapter 10 of Title 13 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to security and immigration compliance, so as to provide penalties for the failure of a public employer to utilize the federal work authorization program; to require certain private employers to utilize the federal work authorization program; to provide for review by the state auditor and the Department of Labor; to provide for definitions; to amend Title 16

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of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, so as to provide for offenses involving illegal aliens; to provide for the offense of aggravated identity fraud; to provide for penalties; to amend Chapter 5 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to searches and seizures, so as to provide for the investigation of illegal alien status; to amend Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to provide authority for law enforcement officers to enforce federal immigration laws under certain circumstances and to provide immunity for such officers subject to limitations; to provide for civil and criminal penalties; to modify provisions relating to training peace officers for enforcement of immigration and custom laws; to establish grant funding for local law enforcement agencies to enter into agreements with federal agencies for the enforcement of immigration law; to amend Chapter 60 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions applicable to local governments, so as to require proof that private businesses are participating in the employment eligibility verification system prior to the issuance of a business license or other documents; to amend Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to penal institutions, so as to provide for the verification of the immigration status of foreign nationals arrested and held in a county or municipal jail; to provide that local governing authorities that have entered or attempted to enter into certain memorandums of agreement with the federal government shall receive additional funding for confinement of state inmates; to provide for a funding contingency; to amend Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public officers and employees, so as to provide for penalties for failure of agency heads to abide by certain state immigration laws; to amend Chapter 36 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to verification of lawful presence within the United States, so as to provide for identification documents by applicants for public benefits; to enact the "Secure and Verifiable Identity Document Act"; to provide penalties for the failure of an agency head to verify the lawful immigration status of certain applicants for public benefits; to establish the Immigration Enforcement Review Board; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Illegal Immigration Reform and Enforcement Act of 2011."
SECTION 2. Article 3 of Chapter 10 of Title 13 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to security and immigration compliance, is amended by revising Code Section 13-10-90, relating to definitions, as follows:
"13-10-90. As used in this article, the term:

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(1) 'Commissioner' means the Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Labor. (2) 'Contractor' means a person or entity that enters into a contract for the physical performance of services with a public employer. (2)(3) 'Federal work authorization program' means any of the electronic verification of work authorization programs operated by the United States Department of Homeland Security or any equivalent federal work authorization program operated by the United States Department of Homeland Security to verify employment eligibility information of newly hired employees, pursuant to the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA), D.L. 99-603 commonly known as E-Verify, or any subsequent replacement program. (2.1)(4) 'Physical performance of services' means the building, altering, repairing, improving, or demolishing of any public structure or building or other public improvements of any kind to public real property within this state, including the construction, reconstruction, or maintenance of all or part of a public road; or any other performance of labor for a public employer within this state under a contract or other bidding process. (3)(5) 'Public employer' means every department, agency, or instrumentality of the state or a political subdivision of the state with more than one employee. (4)(6) 'Subcontractor' means a person or entity having privity of contract with a contractor and includes a subcontractor, contract employee, or staffing agency, or any contractor regardless of its tier. (7) 'Sub-subcontractor' means a person or entity having privity of contract with a subcontractor or privity of contract with another person or entity contracting with a subcontractor or sub-subcontractor."
SECTION 3. Said article is further amended by revising subsections (a) and (b) of Code Section 13-1091, relating to the verification of new employee eligibility, applicability, and rules and regulations, as follows:
"(a) Every public employer, including, but not limited to, every municipality and county, shall register and participate in the federal work authorization program to verify employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Upon federal authorization, a public employer shall permanently post the employer's federally issued user identification number and date of authorization, as established by the agreement for authorization, on the employer's website; provided, however, that if a local public employer does not maintain a website, the identification number and date of authorization shall be published annually in the official legal organ for the county. then the local government shall submit such information to the Carl Vinson Institute of Government of the University of Georgia to be posted by the institute on the website created for local government audit and budget reporting. The Carl Vinson Institute of Government of the University of Georgia shall maintain the information submitted and provide instructions and submission guidelines for local governments. State departments, agencies, or instrumentalities may satisfy the requirement of this Code

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section by posting information required by this Code section on one website maintained and operated by the state.
(b)(1) No A public employer shall not enter into a contract pursuant to this chapter for the physical performance of services within this state unless the contractor registers and participates in the federal work authorization program to verify information of all newly hired employees or subcontractors. Before a bid for any such service is considered by a public employer, the bid shall include a signed, notarized affidavit from the contractor attesting to the following:
(A) The affiant has registered with and, is authorized to use, and uses the federal work authorization program; (B) The user identification number and date of authorization for the affiant; and (C) The affiant is using and will continue to use the federal work authorization program throughout the contract period; and (D) The affiant will contract for the physical performance of services in satisfaction of such contract only with subcontractors who present an affidavit to the contractor with the same information required by subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) of this paragraph. An affidavit required by this subsection shall be considered an open public record once a public employer has entered into a contract for physical performance of services; provided, however, that any information protected from public disclosure by federal law or by Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50 shall be redacted. Affidavits shall be maintained by the public employer for five years from the date of receipt. (2) A contractor shall not enter into any contract with a public employer for No contractor or subcontractor who enters a contract pursuant to this chapter with a public employer or a contractor of a public employer shall enter into such a contract or subcontract in connection with the physical performance of services within this state unless the contractor or subcontractor registers and participates in the federal work authorization program to verify information of all newly hired employees. Any employee, contractor, or subcontractor of such contractor or subcontractor shall also be required to satisfy the requirements of this paragraph. (3) Upon contracting with a new subcontractor, a contractor or subcontractor shall, as a condition of any contract or subcontract entered into pursuant to this chapter, provide a public employer with notice of the identity of any and all subsequent subcontractors hired or contracted by that contractor or subcontractor. Such notice shall be provided within five business days of entering into a contract or agreement for hire with any subcontractor. Such notice shall include an affidavit from each subsequent contractor attesting to the subcontractor's name, address, user identification number, and date of authorization to use the federal work authorization program. (3) A subcontractor shall not enter into any contract with a contractor unless such subcontractor registers and participates in the federal work authorization program. A subcontractor shall submit, at the time of such contract, an affidavit to the contractor in the same manner and with the same information required in paragraph (1) of this

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subsection. It shall be the duty of any subcontractor receiving an affidavit from a subsubcontractor to forward notice to the contractor of the receipt, within five business days of receipt, of such affidavit. It shall be the duty of a subcontractor receiving notice of receipt of an affidavit from any sub-subcontractor that has contracted with a sub-subcontractor to forward, within five business days of receipt, a copy of such notice to the contractor. (4) A sub-subcontractor shall not enter into any contract with a subcontractor or subsubcontractor unless such sub-subcontractor registers and participates in the federal work authorization program. A sub-subcontractor shall submit, at the time of such contract, an affidavit to the subcontractor or sub-subcontractor with whom such subsubcontractor has privity of contract, in the same manner and with the same information required in paragraph (1) of this subsection. It shall be the duty of any sub-subcontractor to forward notice of receipt of any affidavit from a subsubcontractor to the subcontractor or sub-subcontractor with whom such receiving sub-subcontractor has privity of contract. (5) In lieu of the affidavit required by this subsection, a contractor, subcontractor, or sub-subcontractor who has no employees and does not hire or intend to hire employees for purposes of satisfying or completing the terms and conditions of any part or all of the original contract with the public employer shall instead provide a copy of the state issued driver's license or state issued identification card of such contracting party and a copy of the state issued driver's license or identification card of each independent contractor utilized in the satisfaction of part or all of the original contract with a public employer. A driver's license or identification card shall only be accepted in lieu of an affidavit if it is issued by a state within the United States and such state verifies lawful immigration status prior to issuing a driver's license or identification card. For purposes of satisfying the requirements of this subsection, copies of such driver's license or identification card shall be forwarded to the public employer, contractor, subcontractor, or sub-subcontractor in the same manner as an affidavit and notice of receipt of an affidavit as required by paragraphs (1), (3), and (4) of this subsection. Not later than July 1, 2011, the Attorney General shall provide a list of the states that verify immigration status prior to the issuance of a driver's license or identification card and that only issue licenses or identification cards to persons lawfully present in the United States. The list of verified state drivers' licenses and identification cards shall be posted on the website of the State Law Department and updated annually thereafter. In the event that a contractor, subcontractor, or sub-subcontractor later determines that he or she will need to hire employees to satisfy or complete the physical performance of services under an applicable contract, then he or she shall first be required to comply with the affidavit requirements of this subsection. (6) It shall be the duty of the contractor to submit copies of all affidavits, drivers' licenses, and identification cards required pursuant to this subsection to the public employer within five business days of receipt. No later than August 1, 2011, the Departments of Audits and Accounts shall create and post on its website form

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affidavits for the federal work authorization program. The affidavits shall require fields for the following information: the name of the project, the name of the contractor, subcontractor, or sub-subcontractor, the name of the public employer, and the employment eligibility information required pursuant to this subsection.
(7)(A) Not later than December 31 of each year, a public employer shall submit a compliance report to the state auditor certifying compliance with the provisions of this subsection. Such compliance report shall contain the public employer's federal work authorization program verification user number and date of authorization and the legal name, address, and federal work authorization program user number of the contractor and the date of the contract between the contractor and public employer. Subject to available funding, the state auditor shall conduct annual compliance audits on a minimum of at least one-half of the reporting agencies and publish the results of such audits annually on the department's website on or before September 30. (B) If the state auditor finds a political subdivision to be in violation of this subsection, such political subdivision shall be provided 30 days to demonstrate to the state auditor that such political subdivision has corrected all deficiencies and is in compliance with this subsection. If, after 30 days, the political subdivision has failed to correct all deficiencies, such political subdivision shall be excluded from the list of qualified local governments under Chapter 8 of Title 50 until such time as the political subdivision demonstrates to the state auditor that such political subdivision has corrected all deficiencies and is in compliance with this subsection.
(C)(i) At any time after the state auditor finds a political subdivision to be in violation of this subsection, such political subdivision may seek administrative relief through the Office of State Administrative Hearings. If a political subdivision seeks administrative relief, the time for correcting deficiencies shall be tolled, and any action to exclude the political subdivision from the list of qualified governments under Chapter 8 of Title 50 shall be suspended until such time as a final ruling upholding the findings of the state auditor is issued. (ii) A new compliance report submitted to the state auditor by the political subdivision shall be deemed satisfactory and shall correct the prior deficient compliance report so long as the new report fully complies with this subsection. (iii) No political subdivision of this state shall be found to be in violation of this subsection by the state auditor as a result of any actions of a county constitutional officer. (D) If the state auditor finds any political subdivision which is a state department or agency to be in violation of the provisions of this subsection twice in a five-year period, the funds appropriated to such state department or agency for the fiscal year following the year in which the agency was found to be in violation for the second time shall be not greater than 90 percent of the amount so appropriated in the second year of such noncompliance. Any political subdivision found to be in violation of the provisions of this subsection shall be listed on www.open.georgia.gov or another official state website with an indication and explanation of each violation.

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(4)(8) Contingent upon appropriation or approval of necessary funding and in order to verify compliance with the provisions of this subsection, each year the Commissioner shall conduct no fewer than 100 random audits of public employers and contractors or may conduct such an audit upon reasonable grounds to suspect a violation of this subsection. The results of the audits shall be published on the www.open.georgia.gov website and on the Georgia Department of Labor's website no later than December 31 of each year. The Georgia Department of Labor shall seek funding from the United States Secretary of Labor to the extent such funding is available. (5)(9) Any person who knowingly and willfully makes a false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement in an affidavit submitted pursuant to this subsection shall be guilty of a violation of Code Section 16-10-20 and, upon conviction, shall be punished as provided in such Code section. Contractors and, subcontractors, subsubcontractors, and any person convicted for false statements based on a violation of this subsection shall be prohibited from bidding on or entering into any public contract for 12 months following such conviction. A contractor, subcontractor, or sub-subcontractor that has been found by the Commissioner to have violated this subsection shall be listed by the Department of Labor on www.open.georgia.gov or other official website of the state with public information regarding such violation, including the identity of the violator, the nature of the contract, and the date of conviction. A public employee, contractor, subcontractor, or sub-subcontractor shall not be held civilly liable or criminally responsible for unknowingly or unintentionally accepting a bid from or contracting with a contractor, subcontractor, or subsubcontractor acting in violation of this subsection. Any contractor, subcontractor, or sub-subcontractor found by the Commissioner to have violated this subsection shall, on a second or subsequent violations, be prohibited from bidding on or entering into any public contract for 12 months following the date of such finding. (10) There shall be a rebuttable presumption that a public employer, contractor, subcontractor, or sub-subcontractor receiving and acting upon an affidavit conforming to the content requirements of this subsection does so in good faith, and such public employer, contractor, subcontractor, or sub-subcontractor may rely upon such affidavit as being true and correct. The affidavit shall be admissible in any court of law for the purpose of establishing such presumption. (11) Documents required by this Code section may be submitted electronically, provided the submission complies with Chapter 12 of Title 10."
SECTION 4. Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, is amended in Article 8 of Chapter 9, relating to identity fraud, by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"16-9-121.1. (a) A person commits the offense of aggravated identity fraud when he or she willfully and fraudulently uses any counterfeit or fictitious identifying information concerning a

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real, fictitious, or deceased person with intent to use such counterfeit or fictitious identifying information for the purpose of obtaining employment. (b) The offense created by this Code section shall not merge with any other offense."
SECTION 5. Said article of said title is further amended by revising Code Section 16-9-126, relating to penalties for violations, as follows:
"16-9-126. (a) A violation of this article, other than a violation of Code Section 16-9-121.1 or 169-122, shall be punishable by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than ten years or a fine not to exceed $100,000.00, or both. Any person who commits such a violation for the second or any subsequent offense shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than three nor more than 15 years, a fine not to exceed $250,000.00, or both. (a.1) A violation of Code Section 16-9-121.1 shall be punishable by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than 15 years, a fine not to exceed $250,000.00, or both, and such sentence shall run consecutively to any other sentence which the person has received. (b) A violation of this article which does not involve the intent to commit theft or appropriation of any property, resource, or other thing of value that is committed by a person who is less than 21 years of age shall be punishable by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than three years or a fine not to exceed $5,000.00, or both. (c) Any person found guilty of a violation of this article may be ordered by the court to make restitution to any consumer victim or any business victim of such fraud. (d) Each violation of this article shall constitute a separate offense. (e) Upon a conviction of a violation of this article, the court may issue any order necessary to correct a public record that contains false information resulting from the actions which resulted in the conviction."
SECTION 6. Said article of said title is further amended by revising Code Section 16-9-128, relating to exemptions, as follows:
"16-9-128. (a) The prohibitions set forth in Code Sections 16-9-121, 16-9-121.1, and 16-9-122 shall not apply to nor shall any cause of action arise under Code Sections 16-9-129 and 16-9-131 for:
(1) The lawful obtaining of credit information in the course of a bona fide consumer or commercial transaction; (2) The lawful, good faith exercise of a security interest or a right to offset by a creditor or a financial institution; (3) The lawful, good faith compliance by any party when required by any warrant, levy, garnishment, attachment, court order, or other judicial or administrative order, decree, or directive; or

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(4) The good faith use of identifying information with the permission of the affected person. (b) The exemptions provided in subsection (a) of this Code section will shall not apply to a person intending to further a scheme to violate Code Section 16-9-121, 16-9-121.1, or 16-9-122. (c) It is shall not be necessary for the state to negate any exemption or exception in this article in any complaint, accusation, indictment, or other pleading or in any trial, hearing, or other proceeding under this article involving a business victim. In such cases, the burden of proof of any exemption or exception is upon the business victim claiming it."
SECTION 7. Said title is further amended in Chapter 11, relating to offenses against public order and safety, by adding a new article to read as follows:
"ARTICLE 5
16-11-200. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Illegal alien' means a person who is verified by the federal government to be present in the United States in violation of federal immigration law. (2) 'Motor vehicle' shall have the same meaning as provided in Code Section 40-1-1. (b) A person who, while committing another criminal offense, knowingly and intentionally transports or moves an illegal alien in a motor vehicle for the purpose of furthering the illegal presence of the alien in the United States shall be guilty of the offense of transporting or moving an illegal alien. (c) Except as provided in this subsection, a person convicted for a first offense of transporting or moving an illegal alien who moves seven or fewer illegal aliens at the same time shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment not to exceed 12 months, a fine not to exceed $1,000.00, or both. A person convicted for a second or subsequent offense of transporting or moving an illegal alien, and a person convicted on a first offense of transporting or moving an illegal alien who moves eight or more illegal aliens at the same time, shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment of not less than one or more than five years, a fine of not less than $5,000.00 or more than $20,000.00, or both. A person who commits the offense of transporting or moving an illegal alien who does so with the intent of making a profit or receiving anything of value shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment of not less than one or more than five years, a fine of not less than $5,000.00 or more than $20,000.00, or both. (d) This Code section shall not apply to: (1) A government employee transporting or moving an illegal alien as a part of his or her official duties or to any person acting at the direction of such employee;

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(2) A person who transports an illegal alien to or from a judicial or administrative proceeding when such illegal alien is required to appear pursuant to a summons, subpoena, court order, or other legal process; (3) A person who transports an illegal alien to a law enforcement agency or a judicial officer for official government purposes; (4) An employer transporting an employee who was lawfully hired; or (5) A person providing privately funded social services.
16-11-201. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Harboring' or 'harbors' means any conduct that tends to substantially help an illegal alien to remain in the United States in violation of federal law but shall not include a person providing services to infants, children, or victims of a crime; a person providing privately funded social services; a person providing emergency medical service; or an attorney or his or her employees for the purpose of representing a criminal defendant. (2) 'Illegal alien' means a person who is verified by the federal government to be present in the United States in violation of federal immigration law. (b) A person who is acting in violation of another criminal offense and who knowingly conceals, harbors, or shields an illegal alien from detection in any place in this state, including any building or means of transportation, when such person knows that the person being concealed, harbored, or shielded is an illegal alien, shall be guilty of the offense of concealing or harboring an illegal alien. (c) Except as provided in this subsection, a person convicted of concealing or harboring an illegal alien who conceals or harbors seven or fewer illegal aliens at the same time in the same location shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment not to exceed 12 months, a fine not to exceed $1,000.00, or both. A person convicted of concealing or harboring an illegal alien who conceals or harbors eight or more illegal aliens at the same time in the same location, or who conceals or harbors an illegal alien with the intent of making a profit or receiving anything of value, shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment of not less than one or more than five years, a fine of not less than $5,000.00 or more than $20,000.00, or both. (d) This Code section shall not apply to a government employee or any person acting at the express direction of a government employee who conceals, harbors, or shelters an illegal alien when such illegal alien is or has been the victim of a criminal offense or is a witness in any civil or criminal proceeding or who holds an illegal alien in a jail, prison, or other detention facility.
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(b) A person who is acting in violation of another criminal offense and who knowingly induces, entices, or assists an illegal alien to enter into this state, when such person knows that the person being induced, enticed, or assisted to enter into this state is an illegal alien, shall be guilty of the offense of inducing an illegal alien to enter into this state. (c) Except as provided in subsection (d) of this Code section, for a first offense, a person convicted of inducing an illegal alien to enter into this state shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment not to exceed 12 months, a fine not to exceed $1,000.00, or both. For a second or subsequent conviction of inducing an illegal alien to enter into this state, a person shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment of not less than one or more than five years, a fine of not less than $5,000.00 or more than $20,000.00, or both. (d) A person who commits the offense of inducing an illegal alien to enter into this state who does so with the intent of making a profit or receiving any thing of value shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment of not less than one or more than five years, a fine of not less than $5,000.00 or more than $20,000.00, or both.
16-11-203. The testimony of a witness with knowledge of any officer, employee, or agent of the federal government having confirmed that a person is an illegal alien shall be admissible to prove that the federal government has verified such person to be present in the United States in violation of federal immigration law. Verification that a person is present in the United States in violation of federal immigration law may also be established by any document authorized by law to be recorded or filed and in fact recorded or filed in a public office where items of this nature are kept."
SECTION 8. Chapter 5 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to searches and seizures, is amended by adding a new article to read as follows:
"ARTICLE 5
17-5-100. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Criminal violation' means a violation of state or federal criminal law but shall not include a violation of a county or municipal law, regulation, or ordinance. (2) 'Illegal alien' means a person who is verified by the federal government to be present in the United States in violation of federal immigration law. (b) Except as provided in subsection (f) of this Code section, during any investigation of a criminal suspect by a peace officer, when such officer has probable cause to believe that a suspect has committed a criminal violation, the officer shall be authorized

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to seek to verify such suspect's immigration status when the suspect is unable to provide one of the following:
(1) A secure and verifiable document as defined in Code Section 50-36-2; (2) A valid Georgia driver's license; (3) A valid Georgia identification card issued by the Department of Driver Services; (4) If the entity requires proof of legal presence in the United States before issuance, any valid driver's license from a state or district of the United States or any valid identification document issued by the United States federal government; (5) A document used in compliance with paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of Code Section 40-5-21; or (6) Other information as to the suspect's identity that is sufficient to allow the peace officer to independently identify the suspect. (c) When attempting to determine the immigration status of a suspect pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section, a peace officer shall be authorized to use any reasonable means available to determine the immigration status of the suspect, including: (1) Use of any authorized federal identification data base; (2) Identification methods authorized by federal law, including those authorized by 8 USCA 1373(c), 8 USCA 1644; (3) Use of electronic fingerprint readers or similar devices; or (4) Contacting an appropriate federal agency. (d) A peace officer shall not consider race, color, or national origin in implementing the requirements of this Code section except to the extent permitted by the Constitutions of Georgia and of the United States. (e) If during the course of the investigation into such suspect's identity, a peace officer receives verification that such suspect is an illegal alien, then such peace officer may take any action authorized by state and federal law, including, but not limited to, detaining such suspected illegal alien, securely transporting such suspect to any authorized federal or state detention facility, or notifying the United States Department of Homeland Security or successor agency. Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to hinder or prevent a peace officer or law enforcement agency from arresting or detaining any criminal suspect on other criminal charges. (f) No person who in good faith contacts or has contact with a state or local peace officer or prosecuting attorney or member of the staff of a prosecuting attorney for the purpose of acting as a witness to a crime, to report criminal activity, or to seek assistance as a victim to a crime shall have his or her immigration status investigated based on such contact or based on information arising from such contact. (g) A peace officer, prosecuting attorney, or government official or employee, acting in good faith to carry out any provision of this Code section, shall have immunity from damages or liability from such actions."

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SECTION 9. Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to law enforcement officers and agencies, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"35-1-16. (a) It is the intent of the General Assembly to encourage Georgia law enforcement officials to work in conjunction with federal immigration authorities and to utilize all resources made available by the federal government to assist state and local law enforcement officers in the enforcement of the immigration laws of this state and of the United States. (b) Cooperation with federal authorities.
(1) To the extent authorized by federal law, state and local government employees, including law enforcement officers and prosecuting attorneys, shall be authorized to send, receive, and maintain information relating to the immigration status of any individual as reasonably needed for public safety purposes. Except as provided by federal law, such employees shall not be prohibited from receiving or maintaining information relating to the immigration status of any individual or sending or exchanging such information with other federal, state, or local governmental entities or employees for official public safety purposes. (2) State and local agencies shall be authorized to enter into memorandum of understandings and agreements with the United States Department of Justice, the Department of Homeland Security, or any other federal agency for the purpose of enforcing federal immigration and customs laws and the detention, removal, and investigation of illegal aliens and the immigration status of any person in this state. A peace officer acting within the scope of his or her authority under any such memorandum of understanding, agreement, or other authorization from the federal government shall have the power to arrest, with probable cause, any person suspected of being an illegal alien. (3) Except as provided by federal law, no state or local agency or department shall be prohibited from utilizing available federal resources, including data bases, equipment, grant funds, training, or participation in incentive programs for any public safety purpose related to the enforcement of state and federal immigration laws. (4) When reasonably possible, applicable state agencies shall consider incentive programs and grant funding for the purpose of assisting and encouraging state and local agencies and departments to enter into agreements with federal entities and to utilize federal resources consistent with the provisions of this Code section. (c) Authority to transport illegal aliens. If a state or local law enforcement officer has verification that a person is an illegal alien, then such officer shall be authorized to securely transport such illegal alien to a federal facility in this state or to any other temporary point of detention and to reasonably detain such illegal alien when authorized by federal law. Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to hinder or prevent a peace officer or law enforcement agency from arresting or detaining any criminal suspect on other criminal charges.

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(d) Authority to arrest illegal aliens. When authorized by federal law, a state or local law enforcement officer shall be authorized to arrest any person based on such person's status as an illegal alien or for a violation of any federal immigration law. (e) Immunity. A law enforcement officer or government official or employee, acting in good faith to enforce immigration laws pursuant to an agreement with federal authorities to collect or share immigration status information, or to carry out any provision of this Code section, shall have immunity from damages or liability from such actions."
SECTION 10. Said title is further amended in Code Section 35-2-14, relating to defining peace officer and the enforcement of immigration and custom laws, by revising subsection (d) as follows:
"(d) The commissioner shall annually designate appropriate no fewer than ten peace officers to apply to be trained pursuant to the memorandum of understanding provided for in subsections (b) and (c) of this Code section. Such training shall be funded pursuant to the any federal Homeland Security Appropriation Act of 2006, Public Law 109-90, or any subsequent source of federal funding. The provisions of this subsection shall become effective upon such funding."
SECTION 11. Said title is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"35-6A-10. (a) Subject to available funding, the council shall establish a grant or incentive program for the provision of funds to local law enforcement agencies as incentive to such agencies to use the federal Department of Homeland Security's Secure Communities initiative or any successor or similar program and shall establish an incentive program and a grant program to offset the costs for local law enforcement agencies to enter into and implement memorandums of agreement with federal agencies under Section 287(g) of the federal Immigration and Nationality Act. In awarding such grants or incentives, the council shall be authorized to consider and give priority to local areas with the highest crime rates for crimes committed by illegal aliens. (b) The council shall:
(1) Subject to available funding, provide incentive programs and grants to local law enforcement agencies for utilizing federal resources and for entering into agreements with federal agencies for the enforcement of immigration law; (2) Provide technical assistance to local governments and agencies for obtaining and qualifying for incentive programs and grant funds to utilize available federal resources and to enter into and implement such agreements provided for in subsection (a) of this Code section; (3) Communicate information regarding the availability of federal resources and agreements provided for in subsection (a) of this Code section and the availability of

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related incentive programs and grant funds and post such information on the agency's official Internet website; (4) Provide technical assistance and information regarding the process for contacting federal agencies, utilizing federal resources, and entering into agreements provided for in subsection (a) of this Code section and post such information on the agency's official Internet website; and (5) Support state-wide campaigns and information programs in an effort to encourage every local law enforcement agency in this state to utilize federal resources and enter into agreements for the enforcement of state and federal immigration law."
SECTION 12. Chapter 60 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions applicable to local governments, is amended by revising Code Section 36-606, relating to issuance of local business licenses and evidence of state licensure, as follows:
"36-60-6. (a) Every private employer with more than ten employees shall register with and utilize the federal work authorization program, as defined by Code Section 13-10-90. The requirements of this subsection shall be effective on July 1, 2012, as to employers with 100 or more employees and on December 31, 2012, as to employers with more than ten employees. (b) For purposes of this Code section, the term 'employee' shall have the same meaning as set forth in subparagraph (A) of paragraph (1.1) of Code Section 48-13-5, provided that such person is also employed to work not less than 35 hours per week. (a)(c) Before any county or municipal corporation issues a business license, occupational tax certificate, or other document required to operate a business to any person engaged in a profession or business required to be licensed by the state under Title 43, the person must shall provide evidence of such licensure to the appropriate agency of the county or municipal corporation that issues business licenses. No business license, occupational tax certificate, or other document required to operate a business shall be issued to any person subject to licensure under Title 43 without evidence of such licensure being presented. (d) Before any county or municipal corporation issues or renews a business license, occupational tax certificate, or other document required to operate a business to any person, the person shall provide evidence that he or she is authorized to use the federal work authorization program or evidence that the provisions of this Code section do not apply. Evidence of such use shall be in the form of a sworn affidavit attesting that he or she utilizes the federal work authorization program in accordance with federal regulations or that he or she employs fewer than 11 employees. Whether an employer is exempt from using the federal work authorization program as required by this Code section shall be determined by the number of employees employed by such employer on January 1 of the year during which the affidavit is submitted. The affidavit shall include the person's federally assigned employment eligibility verification system user

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number and the date of authority for use. The requirements of this subsection shall be effective on July 1, 2012, as to employers with 100 or more employees and on December 31, 2012, as to employers with more than ten employees. (e) Beginning December 31, 2012, and annually thereafter, any county or municipal corporation issuing or renewing a business license, occupational tax certificate, or other document required to operate a business shall provide to the Department of Audits and Accounts a report demonstrating that such county or municipality is acting in compliance with the provisions of this Code section. This annual report shall identify each license or certificate issued by the agency in the preceding 12 months and include the name of the person and business issued a license or other document and his or her federally assigned employment eligibility verification system user number as provided in the affidavit submitted at the time of application. Subject to funding, the Department of Audits and Accounts shall annually conduct an audit of no fewer than 20 percent of such reporting agencies. (f) In order to assist private businesses and counties and municipal corporations in complying with the provisions of this Code section, the Department of Audits and Accounts shall provide a standardized form affidavit which may be used as acceptable evidence demonstrating use of the federal employment eligibility verification system or that the provisions of subsection (b) of this Code section do not apply to the applicant. The form affidavit shall be posted by the Department of Audits and Accounts on the agency's official website no later than January 1, 2012. (g) Once an applicant for a business license, occupational tax certificate, or other document required to operate a business has submitted an affidavit with a federally assigned employment eligibility verification system user number, he or she shall not be authorized to submit a renewal application using a new or different federally assigned employment eligibility verification system user number, unless accompanied by a sworn document explaining the reason such applicant obtained a new or different federally assigned employment eligibility verification system user number. (b)(h) Any person presenting false or misleading evidence of such state licensure shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Any government official or employee knowingly acting in violation of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor; provided, however, that any person who knowingly submits a false or misleading affidavit pursuant to this Code section shall be guilty of submitting a false document in violation of Code Section 1610-20. It shall be a defense to a violation of this Code section that such person acted in good faith and made a reasonable attempt to comply with the requirements of this Code section. (i) Documents required by this Code section may be submitted electronically, provided the submission complies with Chapter 12 of Title 10. (j) The Attorney General shall be authorized to conduct an investigation and bring any criminal or civil action he or she deems necessary to ensure compliance with the provisions of this Code section."

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SECTION 13. Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to penal institutions, is amended by revising Code Section 42-4-14, relating to determination of nationality of a person charged with felony and confined in a jail facility, as follows:
"42-4-14. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'illegal alien' means a person who is verified by the federal government to be present in the United States in violation of federal immigration law. (a)(b) When any person is confined, for any period, in the jail of a county or municipality or a jail operated by a regional jail authority in compliance with Article 36 of the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations, a reasonable effort shall be made to determine the nationality of the person so confined. (c)(b) If the prisoner is a foreign national charged with a felony, driving under the influence pursuant to Code Section 40-6-391, driving without being licensed pursuant to subsection (a) of Code Section 40-5-20, or with a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature, the keeper of the jail or other officer shall make When any foreign national is confined, for any period, in a county or municipal jail, a reasonable effort shall be made to verify that the prisoner such foreign national has been lawfully admitted to the United States and if lawfully admitted, that such lawful status has not expired. If verification of lawful status can not cannot be made from documents in the possession of the prisoner foreign national, verification shall be made within 48 hours through a query to the Law Enforcement Support Center (LESC) of the United States Department of Homeland Security or other office or agency designated for that purpose by the United States Department of Homeland Security by the federal government. If the prisoner foreign national is determined not to be lawfully admitted to the United States to be an illegal alien, the keeper of the jail or other officer shall notify the United States Department of Homeland Security, or other office or agency designated for notification by the federal government. (c)(d) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to deny a person bond or from being released from confinement when such person is otherwise eligible for release; provided, however, that upon verification that any person confined in a jail is an illegal alien, such person may be detained, arrested, and transported as authorized by state and federal law. (d)(e) The Georgia Sheriffs Association shall prepare and issue guidelines and procedures used to comply with the provisions of this Code section."
SECTION 14. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (c) of Code Section 42-5-51, relating to reimbursement of counties for housing certain inmates, as follows:
"(c) After proper documentation is received from the clerk of the court, the department shall have 15 days to transfer an inmate under sentence to the place of confinement. If the inmate is not transferred within the 15 days, the department will shall reimburse the county, in a sum not less than $7.50 per day per inmate and in such an amount as may

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be appropriated for this purpose by the General Assembly, for the cost of the incarceration, commencing 15 days after proper documentation is received by the department from the clerk of the court; provided, however, that, subject to an appropriation of funds, local governing authorities that have entered into memorandums of understanding or agreement or that demonstrate continuous attempts to enter into memorandums of understanding or agreement with the federal government under Section 287(g) of the federal Immigration and Nationality Act shall receive an additional payment in the amount of 10 percent of the established rate paid for reimbursement for the confinement of state inmates in local confinement facilities. The reimbursement provisions of this Code section shall only apply to payment for the incarceration of felony inmates available for transfer to the department, except inmates under death sentence awaiting transfer after their initial trial, and shall not apply to inmates who were incarcerated under the custody of the commissioner at the time they were returned to the county jail for trial on additional charges or returned to the county jail for any other purposes, including for the purpose of a new trial."
SECTION 15. Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public officers and employees, is amended by revising Code Section 45-10-28, relating to penalties for a violation of Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 10 of Title 45 and civil actions by the Attorney General to collect penalties, as follows:
"45-10-28. (a)(1) Any appointed public official or employee who violates Code Section 45-1022, 45-10-23, 45-10-24, or 45-10-26 shall be subject to: (A) Removal from office or employment; (B) A civil fine not to exceed $10,000.00; and (C) Restitution to the state of any pecuniary benefit received as a result of such violation. (2) Any elected public official who violates Code Section 45-10-22, 45-10-23, 45-1024, or 45-10-26 shall be subject to: (A) A civil fine not to exceed $10,000.00; and (B) Restitution to the state of any pecuniary benefit received as a result of such violation. (3) Any business which violates Code Section 45-10-22, 45-10-23, 45-10-24, or 4510-26 shall be subject to: (A) A civil fine not to exceed $10,000.00; and (B) Restitution to the state of any pecuniary benefit received as a result of such violation.
(b) The penalties provided for in subsection (a) of this Code section may be imposed in any civil action brought for that purpose, and such actions shall be brought by the Attorney General.

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(c) As used in this subsection, the term 'agency head' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 50-36-1. Any public official, agency head, or employee who violates Code Section 13-10-91 or 50-36-1 shall be subject to:
(A) A civil fine not to exceed $10,000.00; (B) Restitution to the state or local government, whichever is applicable, of any pecuniary benefit received as a result of such violation; and (C) Where such violation is committed knowingly and intentionally, removal from office or employment."
SECTION 16. Chapter 36 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to verification of lawful presence within the United States, is amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 50-36-1, relating to verification of lawful presence within the United States for receipt of certain government benefits, by renumbering paragraphs (1) through (3) as paragraphs (2) through (4), respectively, and by adding a new paragraph (1) to read as follows:
"(1) 'Agency head' means a director, commissioner, chairperson, mayor, councilmember, board member, sheriff, or other executive official, whether appointed or elected, responsible for establishing policy for a public employer."
SECTION 17. Said Code section of said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (e) as follows:
"(e) An agency or political subdivision providing or administering a public benefit shall require every applicant for such benefit to:
(1) Provide at least one secure and verifiable document, as defined in Code Section 50-36-2; (2) Execute execute a signed and sworn affidavit verifying the applicant's lawful presence in the United States, which affidavit shall state:
(1)(A) The applicant is a United States citizen or legal permanent resident 18 years of age or older; or (2)(B) The applicant is a qualified alien or nonimmigrant under the federal Immigration and Nationality Act, Title 8 U.S.C., as amended, 18 years of age or older lawfully present in the United States and provide the applicant's alien number issued by the Department of Homeland Security or other federal immigration agency; and (3) The state auditor shall create affidavits for use under this Code section and shall keep a current version of such affidavits on the Department of Audits and Account's official website. (4) Documents required by this Code section may be submitted electronically, provided the submission complies with Chapter 12 of Title 10."

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SECTION 18. Said Code section of said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (o) as follows:
"(o) No employer, agency, or political subdivision shall be subject to lawsuit or liability arising from any act to comply with the requirements of this chapter; provided, however, that the intentional and knowing failure of any agency head to abide by the provisions of this chapter shall:
(1) Be a violation of the code of ethics for government service established in Code Section 45-10-1 and subject such agency head to the penalties provided for in Code Section 45-10-28, including removal from office and a fine not to exceed $10,000.00; and (2) Be a high and aggravated misdemeanor offense where such agency head acts to willfully violate the provisions of this Code section or acts so as to intentionally and deliberately interfere with the implementation of the requirements of this Code section. The Attorney General shall have the authority to conduct a criminal and civil investigation of an alleged violation of this chapter by an agency or agency head and to bring a prosecution or civil action against an agency or agency head for all cases of violations under this chapter. In the event that an order is entered against an employer, the state shall be awarded attorney's fees and expenses of litigation incurred in bringing such an action and investigating such violation."
SECTION 19. Said chapter is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"50-36-2. (a) This Code section shall be known and may be cited as the 'Secure and Verifiable Identity Document Act.' (b) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Agency or political subdivision' means any department, agency, authority, commission, or government entity of this state or any subdivision of this state. (2) 'Public official' means an elected or appointed official or an employee or an agent of an agency or political subdivision. (3) 'Secure and verifiable document' means a document issued by a state or federal jurisdiction or recognized by the United States government and that is verifiable by federal or state law enforcement, intelligence, or homeland security agencies. Secure and verifiable document shall not mean a Matricula Consular de Alta Seguridad, matricula consular card, consular matriculation card, consular identification card, or similar identification card issued by a foreign government regardless of the holder's immigration status. Only those documents approved and posted by the Attorney General pursuant to subsection (f) of this Code section shall be considered secure and verifiable documents. (c) Unless required by federal law, on or after January 1, 2012, no agency or political subdivision shall accept, rely upon, or utilize an identification document for any official

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purpose that requires the presentation of identification by such agency or political subdivision or by federal or state law unless it is a secure and verifiable document. (d) Any person acting in willful violation of this Code section by knowingly accepting identification documents that are not secure and verifiable documents shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment not to exceed 12 months, a fine not to exceed $1,000.00, or both. (e) This Code section shall not apply to:
(1) A person reporting a crime; (2) An agency official accepting a crime report, conducting a criminal investigation, or assisting a foreign national to obtain a temporary protective order; (3) A person providing services to infants, children, or victims of a crime; (4) A person providing emergency medical service; (5) A peace officer in the performance of the officer's official duties and within the scope of his or her employment; (6) Instances when a federal law mandates acceptance of a document; (7) A court, court official, or traffic violation bureau for the purpose of enforcing a citation, accusation, or indictment; (8) Paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of Code Section 40-5-21 or paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of Code Section 40-5-21.1; or (9) An attorney or his or her employees for the purpose of representing a criminal defendant. (f) Not later than August 1, 2011, the Attorney General shall provide and make public on the Department of Law's website a list of acceptable secure and verifiable documents. The list shall be reviewed and updated annually by the Attorney General."
SECTION 20. Said chapter is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"50-36-3. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Board' means the Immigration Enforcement Review Board. (2) 'Public agency or employee' means any government, department, commission, committee, authority, board, or bureau of this state or any political subdivision of this state and any employee or official, whether appointed, elected, or otherwise employed by such a governmental entity. (3) 'Served' or 'service' means delivery by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery, return receipt requested. (b) The Immigration Enforcement Review Board is established and shall consist of seven members. Three members shall be appointed by the Governor, two members shall be appointed by the Lieutenant Governor, and two members shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives. A chairperson shall be selected by a majority vote of the members. All matters before the board shall be determined by a majority vote of qualified board members. Members shall be appointed for terms of two years and shall continue to hold such position until their successors are duly

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appointed and qualified. A member may be reappointed to an additional term. If a vacancy occurs in the membership of the board, the appropriate appointing party shall appoint a successor for the remainder of the unexpired term and until a successor is appointed and qualified. (c) The board shall be attached to the Department of Audits and Accounting for administrative purposes. The members of the board shall receive no compensation for their services but shall be reimbursed for any expenses incurred in connection with the investigation and review of complaints from funds of the board appropriated to the Department of Audits and Accounting for such purposes. (d) The Immigration Enforcement Review Board shall have the following duties:
(1) To conduct a review or investigation of any complaint properly filed with the board; (2) To take such remedial action deemed appropriate in response to complaints filed with the board, including holding hearings and considering evidence; (3) To make and adopt rules and regulations consistent with the provisions of this Code section; and (4) To subpoena relevant documents and witnesses and to place witnesses under oath for the provision of testimony in matters before the board. (e) The board shall have the authority to investigate and review any complaint with respect to all actions of a public agency or employee alleged to have violated or failed to properly enforce the provisions of Code Section 13-10-91, 36-80-23, or 50-36-1 with which such public agency or employee was required to comply. Complaints may be received from any legal resident of this state as defined by Code Section 40-2-1 who is also a legally registered voter. The method and grounds for filing a complaint shall be posted on the Department of Audits and Accounting's website. (f) The board shall meet at a minimum of once every three months and shall send a notice to all interested parties of the places and times of its meetings. The board shall issue a written report of its findings in all complaints which shall include such evaluations, judgments, and recommendations as it deems appropriate. (g) The initial review or hearing may, as determined by the board, be conducted by the full board or by one or more board members. Such review panel or members shall make findings and issue an initial decision. The initial decision shall be served upon the complaining party and the applicable public agency or employee that is the subject of a complaint within 60 calendar days. If the findings are adverse to the public agency or employee, or both, such party shall have 30 days to take the necessary remedial action, if any, and show cause why sanctions should not be imposed. (h) In the event that the remedial action does not occur to the satisfaction of the review panel or members, the reviewing panel or members shall make a recommendation specifying an appropriate sanction. Sanctions may include revocation of qualified local government status, loss of state appropriated funds, and a monetary fine of not less than $1,000.00 or more than $5,000.00. Sanctions shall only be imposed against an individual employee or official where there is a finding supported by a preponderance

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of the evidence that such individual knowingly and willfully violated or failed to abide by the provisions of Code Section 13-10-91, 36-80-23, or 50-36-1. (i) The initial decision or recommendation for sanctions, or both, shall be served upon the complaining party and the applicable public agency or employee that is the subject of a complaint. Where an initial decision is made by fewer than the entire board, the decision may be appealed to the full board. Appeals shall be filed with the board not later than 30 days following the recommendation for sanctions, or 30 days following the initial decision, if no adverse findings were made. Appeals may be made by the complainant or sanctioned public agency or employee. The full board shall by majority vote affirm, overturn, or modify the initial decision. The board may conduct a further hearing on the matter, or make a final decision based on the record from any previously held hearing by the original reviewing panel or members, or determine that no action is necessary based on the information before the board. Where the initial decision or recommendation is made by the full board, such decision shall be the final decision of the board following 30 days after service on the public agency or employee, unless further action is taken by the board prior to the expiration of the 30 day period. (j) When a public agency or employee fails to take the specified remedial action, the Attorney General shall be authorized to bring a civil mandamus action against such public agency or employee to enforce compliance with applicable law and the sanctions recommended by the board. Nothing contained in this Code section shall prohibit the Attorney General from seeking any other remedy available by law."
SECTION 21. (a) If any provision or part of any provision of this Act or the application of the same is held invalid or unconstitutional, the invalidity shall not affect the other provisions or applications of this Act or any other part of this Act than can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end, the provisions of this Act are severable. (b) The terms of this Act regarding immigration shall be construed to have the meanings consistent with such terms under federal immigration law. (c) The provisions of this Act shall be implemented in a manner consistent with federal laws governing immigration and civil rights.
SECTION 22. Section 17 of this Act shall become effective on January 1, 2012. The remaining sections of this Act shall become effective on July 1, 2011. Except as otherwise expressly provided, the sections of this Act shall apply to offenses and violations occurring on or after their respective effective dates.
SECTION 23. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
Representative Ramsey of the 72nd moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute, as amended by the House, to HB 87.

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

E Abdul-Salaam N Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson N Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin N Baker Y Battles Y Bearden N Beasley-Teague N Bell N Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway N Brooks N Bruce Y Bryant N Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Davis N Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson N Dobbs Y Dollar N Drenner Y Dudgeon N Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England N Epps, C Y Epps, J N Evans N Floyd
Fludd N Franklin N Frazier N Fullerton N Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick N Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield N Heard

N Heckstall Y Hembree N Henson Y Hill N Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston N Howard Y Huckaby N Hudson N Hugley E Jackson Y Jacobs N James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J N Jones, S N Jordan N Kaiser N Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey N Long N Lucas Y Maddox, B N Maddox, G Y Manning N Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

N Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills N Mitchell N Morgan Y Morris N Mosby N Murphy
Neal, J N Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix N Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak N Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey N Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers Y Rynders N Scott, M N Scott, S

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C N Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T N Smyre Y Spencer N Stephens, M Y Stephens, R N Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley N Thomas N Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon N Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard N Williams, A N Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson
Yates Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 115, nays 59.

The motion prevailed.

House of Representatives 401 Paul D. Coverdell Legislative Office Building
Atlanta, Georgia 30334

April 12, ad 2011

Dear Mr. Clerk,

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Article III, Section V, Paragraph III, of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, provides in part that "No bill shall pass which refers to more than one subject matter." Further, Article I, Section II, Paragraph V, provides that "Legislative acts in violation of this Constitution or the Constitution of the United States are void, and the judiciary shall so declare them." This version of HB 87 unconstitutionally refers to more than one subject matter. As such, I was unable to vote in favor of it.
Respectfully,
/s/ Bobby Franklin
The Speaker announced the House in recess until 1:45 o'clock, this afternoon.

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AFTERNOON SESSION
The Speaker called the House to order.
Representative Hamilton of the 23rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Governmental Affairs, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Governmental 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 160 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Hamilton of the 23rd
Chairman
Representative Sims of the 169th District, Chairman of the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - 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 274 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Sims of the 169th
Chairman
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 882. By Representatives Abdul-Salaam of the 74th, Brooks of the 63rd, BeasleyTeague of the 65th, Lucas of the 139th, Smith of the 122nd and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Fred Douglass Taylor; and for other purposes.

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HR 883. By Representatives Coomer of the 14th, Battles of the 15th and Jasperse of the 12th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Patty Eagar; and for other purposes.
HR 884. By Representatives Anderson of the 117th and Harbin of the 118th:
A RESOLUTION commending Matthew Johnson, Greenbrier High School's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
HR 885. By Representative Anderson of the 117th:
A RESOLUTION commending Angela Dallis, the 2011 Columbia County Media Specialist of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 886. By Representative Holmes of the 125th:
A RESOLUTION commending Laurie Robinson, the 2011 Jasper County Primary School Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 887. By Representative Drenner of the 86th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Linda M. Johnston; and for other purposes.
HR 888. By Representative Drenner of the 86th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Mae Kuykendall; and for other purposes.
HR 889. By Representatives Holmes of the 125th, Knight of the 126th and Dickey of the 136th:
A RESOLUTION commending Abi Rowe, Lamar County Comprehensive High School's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
HR 890. By Representatives Holmes of the 125th, Knight of the 126th and Dickey of the 136th:
A RESOLUTION commending Kim Basso, the 2011 Lamar County Primary School Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.

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HR 891. By Representative Anderson of the 117th:
A RESOLUTION commending Christy Fuller, the 2011 Brookwood Elementary School Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 892. By Representatives Anderson of the 117th and Harbin of the 118th:
A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Marcus Allen, the 2011 Evans High School Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 893. By Representatives Anderson of the 117th and Harbin of the 118th:
A RESOLUTION commending Traci Dudley, the 2011 Greenbrier Elementary School Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 894. By Representatives Anderson of the 117th and Harbin of the 118th:
A RESOLUTION commending Kristie Marchman, the 2011 Evans Elementary School Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 895. By Representatives Anderson of the 117th and Harbin of the 118th:
A RESOLUTION commending Sierra Hovet, Evans High School's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
HR 896. By Representatives Anderson of the 117th and Harbin of the 118th:
A RESOLUTION commending Paige Yelvington, Evans High School's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
HR 897. By Representatives Anderson of the 117th and Harbin of the 118th:
A RESOLUTION commending Ms. DiAnne Johnson, Evans High School's 2011 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.
HR 898. By Representatives Anderson of the 117th and Harbin of the 118th:
A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Nello Thomas, the 2011 Greenbrier High School Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.

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HR 899. By Representative Anderson of the 117th:
A RESOLUTION commending Janet Gaddy, the 2011 Lewiston Elementary School Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 900. By Representatives Anderson of the 117th and Harbin of the 118th:
A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Eric Leiden, Evans High School's 2011 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.
HR 901. By Representative Harbin of the 118th:
A RESOLUTION commending Dawn Bryan, the 2011 Blue Ridge Elementary School Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 902. By Representative Harbin of the 118th:
A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Steve Pruitt, the 2011 Stallings Island Middle School Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 903. By Representative Harbin of the 118th:
A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Jim Tau, the 2011 Lakeside High School Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 904. By Representative Harbin of the 118th:
A RESOLUTION commending Wendy Xiao, Lakeside High School's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
HR 905. By Representative Harbin of the 118th:
A RESOLUTION commending Mr. George Edwards, the 2011 Lakeside Middle School Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 906. By Representative Harbin of the 118th:
A RESOLUTION commending Brenda Adams, the 2011 Stevens Creek Elementary School Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.

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HR 907. By Representatives Coomer of the 14th, Battles of the 15th and Jasperse of the 12th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Buy Bartow-Work Bartow Campaign; and for other purposes.
HR 908. By Representatives Anderson of the 117th and Harbin of the 118th:
A RESOLUTION commending Terry Moore, the 2011 Evans Middle School Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 909. By Representatives Anderson of the 117th and Harbin of the 118th:
A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Ashley Johnson, Greenbrier High School's 2011 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.
HR 910. By Representative Cheokas of the 134th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Trip Medders; and for other purposes.
HR 911. By Representative Cheokas of the 134th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Emmy Medders; and for other purposes.
HR 912. By Representative Cheokas of the 134th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Anna Hall; and for other purposes.
HR 913. By Representative Cheokas of the 134th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Devan Hagler; and for other purposes.
HR 914. By Representatives Holmes of the 125th, Dickey of the 136th and Knight of the 126th:
A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Jewel Filpovich, Lamar County Comprehensive High School's 2011 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.

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HR 915. By Representatives Coleman of the 97th, Yates of the 73rd, Maxwell of the 17th, Clark of the 104th, Rice of the 51st and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Britt Taylor Collins; and for other purposes.
HR 916. By Representatives McKillip of the 115th, Powell of the 29th, Huckaby of the 113th, Heard of the 114th and Kaiser of the 59th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Officer Elmer "Buddy" Basco Christian III; and for other purposes.
HR 917. By Representatives McKillip of the 115th, Huckaby of the 113th, Heard of the 114th, Kaiser of the 59th, Jacobs of the 80th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Honorable Steve C. Jones on his confirmation as a United States District Judge for the Northern District of Georgia; and for other purposes.
HR 918. By Representative McCall of the 30th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. James Dillard "Dick" McCall; and for other purposes.
HR 919. By Representative Hatchett of the 143rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Dublin-Laurens County Chamber of Commerce; and for other purposes.
HR 920. By Representatives Anderson of the 117th and Harbin of the 118th:
A RESOLUTION commending Kim Hampton, the 2011 CCBOE Alternative School Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 921. By Representatives Anderson of the 117th and Harbin of the 118th:
A RESOLUTION commending Delta Casey, the 2011 Greenbrier Middle School Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 922. By Representative Harbin of the 118th:
A RESOLUTION commending Ann Sturkey, the 2011 Martinez Elementary School Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.

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HR 923. By Representative Harbin of the 118th:
A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Geoff Rosch, the 2011 Riverside Middle School Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 924. By Representative Harbin of the 118th:
A RESOLUTION commending Kim Phillips, the 2011 River Ridge Elementary School Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 925. By Representative Harbin of the 118th:
A RESOLUTION commending Tarynn Josey, the 2011 Bel Air Elementary School Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 926. By Representative Harbin of the 118th:
A RESOLUTION commending Mr. John Cato, Lakeside High School's 2011 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.
HR 927. By Representative Harbin of the 118th:
A RESOLUTION commending Margaret McGowan, the 2011 South Columbia Elementary School Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 928. By Representatives Taylor of the 79th and Jacobs of the 80th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Julia Maria Denniss on her third consecutive Georgia State Spelling Bee Championship; and for other purposes.
HR 929. By Representative Harbin of the 118th:
A RESOLUTION commending Dana Cason, the 2011 Riverside Elementary School Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 930. By Representative Anderson of the 117th:
A RESOLUTION commending Christa Powell, the 2011 Cedar Ridge Elementary School Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.

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HR 931. By Representatives Brooks of the 63rd and Abdul-Salaam of the 74th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Roosevelt Jackson; and for other purposes.
HR 932. By Representative Anderson of the 117th:
A RESOLUTION commending Michelle Radford, the 2011 North Columbia Elementary School Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 933. By Representative Anderson of the 117th:
A RESOLUTION commending Vicki Tarleton, the 2011 Grovetown High School Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 934. By Representative Anderson of the 117th:
A RESOLUTION commending Leanne Hines, the 2011 Harlem Middle School Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 935. By Representative Anderson of the 117th:
A RESOLUTION commending Elaine Gantt, the 2011 Columbia Middle School Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 936. By Representative Holmes of the 125th:
A RESOLUTION commending Suzanne Lindsey, the 2011 Washington Park Elementary School Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 937. By Representative Anderson of the 117th:
A RESOLUTION commending Mandy Griffin, the 2011 North Harlem Elementary School Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 938. By Representative Anderson of the 117th:
A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Kim Buchanan, Grovetown High School's 2011 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.

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HR 939. By Representative Anderson of the 117th:
A RESOLUTION commending Erika M. Blair, Harlem High School's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
HR 940. By Representatives Holmes of the 125th and Dickey of the 136th:
A RESOLUTION commending Mrs. Cissy Bellew, the 2011 T.G. Scott Elementary School Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 941. By Representatives Powell of the 29th, Hanner of the 148th, Greene of the 149th, Kidd of the 141st, Bearden of the 68th and others:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Lieutenant Colonel Richard "Stock" C. Coleman; and for other purposes.
HR 942. By Representative Jones of the 46th:
A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Tyler Mashburn on his service as a legislative intern; and for other purposes.
HR 943. By Representative Anderson of the 117th:
A RESOLUTION commending Melissa Cassada, the 2011 Euchee Creek Elementary School Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 944. By Representative Anderson of the 117th:
A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Chad Buchanan, the 2011 Westmont Elementary School Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 945. By Representative Powell of the 29th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. William F. "Bill" Morie III; and for other purposes.
HR 946. By Representative Powell of the 29th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Larry Collins; and for other purposes.

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HR 947. By Representative Anderson of the 117th:
A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Roy Lewis, the 2011 Harlem High School Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 948. By Representative Anderson of the 117th:
A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Ray Unpingco, the 2011 Grovetown Middle School Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 949. By Representative Anderson of the 117th:
A RESOLUTION commending Beth Lamar, the 2011 Grovetown Elementary School Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 950. By Representatives Jackson of the 142nd, Frazier of the 123rd, Mitchell of the 88th and Williams of the 165th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Josh Gordy; and for other purposes.
HR 951. By Representatives Willard of the 49th, Wilkinson of the 52nd, Dobbs of the 53rd, Riley of the 50th, Martin of the 47th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Cindy Loe; and for other purposes.
HR 952. By Representatives Tankersley of the 158th, Parrish of the 156th, Burns of the 157th and Purcell of the 159th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Bobbi Lyn Moreno; and for other purposes.
HR 953. By Representatives Tankersley of the 158th, Parrish of the 156th, Burns of the 157th, Neal of the 1st and Purcell of the 159th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Ken LeCain; and for other purposes.
HR 954. By Representatives Mayo of the 91st, Mosby of the 90th, Mitchell of the 88th, Williams of the 89th and Kendrick of the 94th:

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A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Lou Walker Senior Center Choir; and for other purposes.
HR 955. By Representatives Powell of the 29th and McCall of the 30th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Madison County on the occasion of its bicentennial anniversary; and for other purposes.
HR 956. By Representative Maxwell of the 17th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Matthew Parker Rodgers on the occasion of his 13th birthday; and for other purposes.
HR 957. By Representatives Abdul-Salaam of the 74th, Mitchell of the 88th, Brooks of the 63rd, Williams of the 165th, Beasley-Teague of the 65th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending Dr. James Benito Hall, MPH, PhD, Drs.
HR 958. By Representatives Benfield of the 85th, Mosby of the 90th, Williams of the 89th and Abrams of the 84th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating the Columbia High School Eagles basketball team on winning their second consecutive Class AAA State Championship; and for other purposes.
HR 959. By Representative Cheokas of the 134th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Megan Ford Scott; and for other purposes.
HR 960. By Representatives Brooks of the 63rd and Abdul-Salaam of the 74th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Nick LaTour; and for other purposes.
HR 961. By Representative Brooks of the 63rd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Nathaniel Strickland; and for other purposes.
HR 962. By Representatives Brooks of the 63rd, Beasley-Teague of the 65th and Abdul-Salaam of the 74th:

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A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Odelle Wynelle Robie; and for other purposes.
HR 963. By Representative Anderson of the 117th:
A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Betty Bailey, Harlem High School's 2011 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.
HR 964. By Representative Holmes of the 125th:
A RESOLUTION commending Phillips Workman, Jasper County School System's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
HR 965. By Representative Anderson of the 117th:
A RESOLUTION commending Tabitha Lynn Colbert, Grovetown High School's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
HR 966. By Representatives Holmes of the 125th and Dickey of the 136th:
A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Catherine Berner, the 2011 William Hubbard Middle School Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 967. By Representatives England of the 108th and Benton of the 31st:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Edward Henry Wingfield; and for other purposes.
HR 968. By Representatives Holmes of the 125th, Knight of the 126th and Dickey of the 136th:
A RESOLUTION commending Marci Vining, the 2011 Lamar County Elementary School and Lamar County School System Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 969. By Representative England of the 108th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the Georgia Work Ready program and commending Mr. Joe Bush, the Governor's Office of Workforce Development's 200,000th Work Ready Georgian; and for other purposes.

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HR 970. By Representatives Holmes of the 125th and Dickey of the 136th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Monroe County Fire Chief Walter Thomas Carter on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.
HR 971. By Representatives Clark of the 98th, Coleman of the 97th, Sheldon of the 105th, Clark of the 104th, Brockway of the 101st and others:
A RESOLUTION congratulating the Buford High School softball team on winning their fourth consecutive GHSA Class AA State Championship; and for other purposes.
HR 972. By Representatives Holmes of the 125th, Knight of the 126th and Dickey of the 136th:
A RESOLUTION commending Vicki Mattox, the 2011 Lamar County Middle School Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 973. By Representatives Mills of the 25th and England of the 108th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend H. Ray Newman, Sr.; and for other purposes.
HR 974. By Representatives Holmes of the 125th, Knight of the 126th and Dickey of the 136th:
A RESOLUTION commending Amy Boynton, the 2011 Lamar County Comprehensive High School Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 975. By Representative Holmes of the 125th:
A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Chris Savage, Jasper County School System's 2011 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.
HR 976. By Representatives Tankersley of the 158th, Parrish of the 156th, Burns of the 157th, Neal of the 1st, Smith of the 168th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Willingway Hospital on their Homecoming celebration; 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:

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SB 161. By Senators Butterworth of the 50th, Grant of the 25th, McKoon of the 29th, Hill of the 4th and Sims of the 12th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to technical and adult education, so as to provide for college and career academies; to establish an Office of College and Career Transitions; to provide for partnerships with postsecondary institutions to establish college and career academies as charter schools; to provide for funding; to provide for certification; to provide for data collection; to provide for eligibility criteria, requirements, and procedures; to amend Part 16 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Building Resourceful Individuals to Develop Georgia's Economy Act," so as to revise definitions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to technical and adult education, so as to provide for college and career academies; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for definitions; to establish an Office of College and Career Transitions; to provide for partnerships with postsecondary institutions to establish college and career academies as charter schools; to provide for funding; to provide for certification; to provide for data collection; to provide for eligibility criteria, requirements, and procedures; to provide for annual reporting; to provide for advisement; to amend Part 16 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Building Resourceful Individuals to Develop Georgia's Economy Act," so as to revise definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to technical and adult education, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"20-4-37. (a)(1) It is the intent of the General Assembly to:

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(A) Increase high school graduation rates, potential job opportunities, and educational opportunities that will prepare students for success in college and the workplace; (B) Establish intergovernmental cooperation between postsecondary institutions and local boards of education and collaboration with business, industry, and community stakeholders to aid relevant education programs and in the development and support of new and existing college and career academies in Georgia; (C) Assist in the development of academic and career ready curriculum; (D) Establish and manage support grant opportunities and awards for new and existing college and career academies; (E) Establish a process that allows for college and career academy certification; and (F) Collect and analyze data to evaluate the effectiveness of dual credit and dual enrollment programs, secondary and postsecondary partnerships, and college and career academics. (2) The General Assembly finds that to accomplish these goals, an office should be established to coordinate the efforts of the various education agencies. (b) As used in this Code section, the term: (1) 'Board' means the State Board of Technical and Adult Education. (2) 'Certification' means a formal process established by the Office of College and Career Transitions, and approved by the board, in which college and career academies successfully demonstrate appropriate levels of student achievement, community sustainability, workforce development, and school level governance. (3) 'Charter petitioner' means a local board of education, group of local boards of education, private individual, private organization, state or local public entity, or any group of these, that submits a petition for a charter in cooperation with one or more postsecondary institutions which have petitioned to establish a college and career academy as a charter school pursuant to Article 31 or Article 31A of Chapter 2 of this title. (4) 'Charter school' shall have the same meaning as in paragraph (3) of Code Section 20-2-2062 and as in paragraph (2) of Code Section 20-2-2081. (5) 'College and career academy' means a specialized charter school established by a partnership which demonstrates a collaboration between business, industry, and community stakeholders to advance workforce development between one or more local boards of education, a private individual, a private organization, or a state or local public entity in cooperation with one or more postsecondary institutions and approved by the State Board of Education in accordance with Article 31 of Chapter 2 of this title or the Georgia Charter Schools Commission in accordance with Article 31A of Chapter 2 of this title. (6) 'Office' means the Office of College and Career Transitions established pursuant to subsection (c) of this Code section. (7) 'Postsecondary institution' means a local technical college, community college, university, or other postsecondary institution operating under the authority of the Technical College System of Georgia or the University System of Georgia or other

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not for profit postsecondary institution accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. (8) 'Start-up costs' means initial operating or capital costs, including, but not limited to, costs of improving real property. (9) 'Supplemental funding' means funding for purposes other than start-up costs which are related to the establishment and operation of college and career academies. (c) The Office of College and Career Transitions shall be established within the Technical College System of Georgia to coordinate the efforts by the State Board of Education, the University System of Georgia, the Technical College System of Georgia, and other not for profit postsecondary institutions accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools in the professional development, curriculum support, and development and establishment of college and career academies. (d) The board shall be authorized to allocate funds, including state funds, federal funds, proceeds of general obligation debt, or any other available funds, for a particular purpose for college and career academies for start-up costs or for other purposes related to the establishment and operation of such academies by a grant consideration process. (e) A charter petitioner for a college and career academy that has submitted for approval or that has drafted for submission for approval a charter petition for a college and career academy shall be authorized to submit to the board an application for startup funds for a college and career academy. The board shall approve applications for start-up funds for college and career academies that meet the criteria and requirements established pursuant to subsections (i) and (j) of this Code section. As part of such application process, the office shall consider charter applications for college and career academies in cooperation with the Office of Charter School Compliance and make recommendations to the State Board of Education for the approval, denial, and renewal of college and career academy charter petitions and specify the reasons for such recommendations. The State Board of Education should consider such a recommendation from the office prior to approving or denying a charter petition for a college and career academy. Funds shall not be released to an approved applicant unless the charter petition is approved by the State Board of Education pursuant to Article 31 of Chapter 2 of this title or the Georgia Charter Schools Commission in accordance with Article 31A of Chapter 2 of this title. (f) The board shall be authorized to disburse supplemental funding to existing or new college and career academies which demonstrate a need for such funding. (g)(1) The office shall establish a certification process, in collaboration with the Department of Education, for approval by the board. The office shall be authorized to certify college and career academies. The State Board of Education shall accept certification by the office as one component of determining compliance with charter requirements. The State Board of Education may request supplemental information from charter petitioners. (2) Any certification process established pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection must require that the applicant demonstrates how the proposed college and career academy will increase student achievement, provide for dual credit and dual

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enrollment opportunities, increase work based learning opportunities, and address workforce development needs; articulates how the collaboration between business, industry, and community stakeholders will advance workforce development; demonstrates local governance and autonomy; and shows other benefits that meet the needs of the students and community. (3) Certification by the office shall constitute a positive recommendation to the State Board of Education for renewal of a charter pursuant to Code Section 20-2-2064.1. (h) The office shall be responsible for collecting and analyzing appropriate data from and about college and career academies on matters consisting of but not limited to college and career academy effectiveness. Collecting and reporting of data shall be in coordination with the Office of Charter School Compliance. (i) The board shall establish eligibility criteria, requirements, and procedures for the disbursement of funding to college and career academies pursuant to this Code section. Such criteria, requirements, and procedures shall consider the strength of the proposed cooperative arrangements between the local board of education, the group of local boards of education, a private individual, a private organization, or a state or local public entity and one or more postsecondary institutions and must include active support from and a partnership with local business and community leaders for the college and career academy. The board may establish a matching requirement for recipients of funds under this Code section. (j) A college and career academy receiving funds pursuant to this Code section shall submit an annual report to the board regarding the performance of such academy and the expenditure of funds received pursuant to this Code section. The report shall include, but not be limited to, academic data, financial statements, an evaluation of the progress relative to relationships between and among the business, industry, and community stakeholders, and any other information requested by the board to demonstrate the yearly progress or effectiveness of the college and career academy. (k) Representatives from business, industry, civic, and governmental agencies and educational organizations which are designated by the commissioner of the Technical College System of Georgia shall advise the board on matters pertaining to both the certification and governance of college and career academies."
SECTION 2. Part 16 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Building Resourceful Individuals to Develop Georgia's Economy Act," is amended in Code Section 20-2-326, relating to definitions, by revising paragraphs (2) and (9) as follows:
"(2) 'Career College and career academy' means a specialized charter school established by a partnership which demonstrates a collaboration between business, industry, and community stakeholders to advance workforce development between one or more local boards of education, a private individual, a private organization, or a state or local public entity in cooperation with one or more postsecondary institutions and a technical school or college and approved by the State Board of

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Education in accordance with Article 31 of this chapter or the Georgia Charter Schools Commission in accordance with Article 31A of this chapter. This term also includes a small learning community where a student receives academic instruction at his or her assigned high school combined with work based learning opportunities at an industry center or technical school or college." "(9) 'Small learning community' means an autonomous or semiautonomous small learning environment within a large high school which is made up of a subset of students and teachers for a two, three, or four-year period. The goal of a small learning community is to achieve greater personalization of learning with each community led by a principal or instructional leader. A small learning community blends academic studies around a broad career or academic theme where teachers have common planning time to connect teacher assignments and assessments to college and career readiness standards. Students voluntarily apply for enrollment in a small learning community but must be accepted, and such enrollment must be approved by the student's parent or guardian. A small learning community also includes a college and career academy organized around a specific career theme which integrates academic and career instruction, provides work-based learning opportunities, and prepares students for postsecondary education and employment, with support through partnerships with local employers, community organizations, and postsecondary institutions."
SECTION 3. Said part is further amended in Code Section 20-2-328 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to a competitive grant program, by revising paragraph (3) of subsection (c) as follows:
"(3) Developing small learning communities or college and career academies with a rigorous academic foundation and emphasis in broad career fields of study;"
SECTION 4. Said part is further amended in Code Section 20-2-329 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to requirements for high schools that receive a reform grant, by revising paragraph (1) as follows:
"(1) Provide focused programs of study which are designed to provide a wellrounded education for students by fostering artistic creativity, critical thinking, and self-discipline through the teaching of academic content, knowledge, and skills that students will use in the workplace, further education, and life. The focused programs of study, whether provided at a choice technical high school, a college and career academy, a traditional high school, or on site at a technical school or college or a public college or university, shall be aligned with graduation requirements established by the State Board of Education and curriculum requirements established pursuant to Part 2 of this article, including, at a minimum, four years of mathematics, Algebra I and higher, and four years of English, with an emphasis on developing reading and writing skills to meet college and career readiness standards;"

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SECTION 5. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such 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:

E Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns N Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon
Dukes Y Dutton
Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans
Floyd Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett N Hatfield Heard

Y Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson N Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes N Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley E Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J
Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers E Rynders
Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R
Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 161, nays 5.

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The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.
Representative Heard of the 114th 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 Speaker announced the House in recess until 2:45 o'clock, this afternoon.
The Speaker called the House to order.
By order of the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the Senate was withdrawn from the General Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security:
SB 186. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Bulloch of the 11th, Grant of the 25th, Albers of the 56th, Rogers of the 21st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to fire protection and safety, so as to establish the position of fire safety commissioner; to establish the Department of Fire Safety; to amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated so as to conform provisions to and provide consistency with the transfer of certain functions from the Commissioner of Insurance to the fire safety commissioner; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for the Department of Public Safety, so as to designate the fire safety commissioner as a member of the Board of Public Safety; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Ewing, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate and House:
SB 268. By Senators Staton of the 18th and Grant of the 25th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a Board of Education of Jones County, approved March 21, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 4459), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 30, 2003 (Ga. L. 2003, p. 3836), so as to provide that future elections for board of education members

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shall be conducted on a nonpartisan basis; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to provide for submission for preclearance pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 193. By Representative Allison of the 8th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing that the judge of the Probate Court of Union County shall serve as chief magistrate of the Magistrate Court of Union County, approved February 25, 1997 (Ga. L. 1997, p. 3504), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 9, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 3799), so as to provide that the chief magistrate shall be elected on a nonpartisan basis; to provide for submission of this Act under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 194. By Representative Allison of the 8th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of judge of the probate court of Union County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for submission of this Act for preclearance under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 510. By Representatives Hembree of the 67th, Brooks of the 63rd and Bruce of the 64th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Douglasville to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 48-13-51 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 549. By Representatives Ashe of the 56th, Bruce of the 64th, Jones of the 44th, Gardner of the 57th, Taylor of the 55th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating one or more community improvement districts in unincorporated Fulton County and within each municipality therein, approved April 3, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 5460), as amended, so as to provide for an additional power of each district and its board; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 560. By Representatives Williams of the 4th, Dickson of the 6th and Weldon of the 3rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create and establish the Dalton-Whitfield County Charter and Consolidation Commission; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for the appointment of the members of said commission; to provide for the organizational meeting of the charter and consolidation commission and for the election of officers; to provide for the powers and duties of said commission; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 563. By Representatives Taylor of the 55th, Ashe of the 56th, Lindsey of the 54th, Abrams of the 84th, Kaiser of the 59th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to approve and levy a certain 1 percent additional excise tax by and for the City of Atlanta as authorized by general law; to provide for conditions; to provide a conditional effective date; to provide for conditional automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 570. By Representative Hatfield of the 177th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that the judge of the Probate Court of Charlton County shall also serve as the chief magistrate of the Magistrate Court of Charlton County on and after January 1, 2013; to provide for the compensation of such judge for service as chief magistrate; to provide for the continuation in office and expiration of term of the current chief magistrate; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 583. By Representatives Powell of the 29th and Harden of the 28th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Lavonia ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city who are 65 years of age or older; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 587. By Representatives Harrell of the 106th and Casas of the 103rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Snellville to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section

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48-13-51 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 589. By Representatives Ramsey of the 72nd and Fludd of the 66th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the City of Peachtree City Public Facilities Authority and to provide for the appointment of members of the authority; to confer powers upon the authority; to authorize the issuance of revenue bonds of the authority and to authorize the collection for the payment of such revenue bonds; to make the revenue bonds of the authority exempt from taxation to fix and provide the venue and jurisdiction of actions relating to any provisions of this Act; to provide for the validation of bonds; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 590. By Representatives Jerguson of the 22nd, Byrd of the 20th, Hill of the 21st and Hamilton of the 23rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Woodstock, approved April 17, 1975 (Ga. L. 1975, p. 4160), as amended, specifically by an Act approved May 17, 2004 (Ga. L. 2004, p. 4472), so as to change the corporate limits of the city by annexing certain territory to the city; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 598. By Representatives Smith of the 168th, Sims of the 169th and Roberts of the 154th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Jeff Davis County, approved March 25, 1958 (Ga. L. 1958, p. 3288), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 21, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 3998), so as to modify provisions relating to the scheduling of meetings of the board of commissioners; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 600. By Representative Parrish of the 156th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing the State Court of Candler County, approved July 29, 1920 (Ga. L. 1920, p. 364), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 15, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 3956), so as to change provisions relating to the compensation of the solicitor; to provide

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for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 602. By Representatives Smith of the 168th, Roberts of the 154th and Sims of the 169th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Bacon County and provide for its powers and duties, approved May 16, 2007 (Ga. L. 2007, p. 3712), so as to reconstitute and change the composition of the board and the selection and appointment of its members; to provide for the qualification and removal of members and for filling vacancies; to provide for the appointment, duties, compensation, and removal of an elections supervisor; to provide for officers and equipment; to provide for related matters; to provide for submission for preclearance under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 619. By Representatives Williams of the 4th, Dickson of the 6th and Weldon of the 3rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Dalton to exercise all redevelopment and other powers under Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VII of the Constitution and Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the "Redevelopment Powers Law," as amended; to provide for a referendum; to provide effective dates; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the report of the Committee of Conference thereon:
HB 78. By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, Jones of the 46th, O`Neal of the 146th, England of the 108th, Collins of the 27th and others:
A BILL to make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal year beginning July 1, 2011 and ending June 30, 2012.
The following report of the Committee of Conference was read:
COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE REPORT ON HB 78
The Committee of Conference on HB 78 recommends that both the Senate and the House of Representatives recede from their positions and that the attached Committee of Conference Substitute to HB 78 be adopted.

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FOR THE SENATE:
/s/ Jack Hill Senator, 4th District
/s/ Renee S. Unterman Senator, 45th District
/s/ Ross Tolleson Senator, 20th District

Respectfully submitted,
FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES:
/s/ Terry England Representative, 108th District
/s/ Jan Jones Representative, 46th District
/s/ Larry O'Neal Representative, 146th District

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CONFERENCE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE TO H.B.78 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2011 and ending June 30, 2012; 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, 2011, and ending June 30, 2012, as prescribed hereinafter for such fiscal year:

HB 78

Governor

House

Senate

CC

Revenue Sources Available for Appropriation
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds Lottery Proceeds Tobacco Settlement Funds Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund Nursing Home Provider Fees Hospital Provider Fee
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability, Research CFDA81.122 ARRA-Promote Health Info Tech CFDA93.719 ARRA-Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596 Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575 FFIND Child Care and Development Block Grant CFDA93.575 Community Mental Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.958 Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569

$18,162,513,870 $18,252,362,852 $18,252,362,852 $18,299,477,557

$15,935,888,770 $15,935,888,770 $15,935,888,770 $15,983,003,475

$898,356,882 $907,237,295 $907,237,295 $907,237,295

$832,402,256 $913,370,825 $913,370,825 $913,370,825

$138,472,267 $138,472,267 $138,472,267 $138,472,267

$1,933,708

$1,933,708

$1,933,708

$1,933,708

$131,321,939 $131,321,939 $131,321,939 $131,321,939

$224,138,048 $224,138,048 $224,138,048 $224,138,048

$10,899,705,090 $10,784,437,362 $10,774,693,699 $10,857,824,765

$241,475

$241,475

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

$69,101,154 $69,101,154 $69,101,154 $69,101,154

$94,324,807 $94,324,807 $94,324,807 $94,324,807

$137,772,708 $137,772,708 $137,772,708 $137,772,708

$2,850,000

$13,383,988 $13,383,988 $13,383,988 $13,383,988

$17,312,159 $17,312,159 $17,312,159 $17,312,159

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Federal Funds Not Itemized Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568 Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959 Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 FFIND Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 TANF Transfers to Social Services Block Grant per 42 USC 604 FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558 TANF Unobligated Balance per 42 USC 604 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Interest and Investment Income Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Hospital Authorities Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services Fees Retained for License Plate Production Record Center Storage Fees Sales and Services Not Itemized Specialty License Plate Revenues Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Accounting System Assessments

$3,445,496,625 $1,143,659,442
$73,587,353 $24,651,737 $21,823,532 $5,121,923,401 $51,433,454 $3,112,268 $92,772,248
$203,067,718 $368,024,957 $342,224,957
$25,800,000
$18,257,539 $4,889,828,811
$7,224,255 $7,224,255 $6,723,413 $6,723,413 $3,884,336 $3,884,336 $2,225,791,924 $214,057,828 $2,011,734,096 $210,974,903 $210,974,903 $1,632,342 $1,632,342 $2,420,502,334 $3,926,892
$435,771 $2,415,123,543
$1,016,128 $13,095,304 $13,095,304 $3,550,725,427 $3,538,982,382 $12,192,899

$3,457,919,569 $1,143,659,442
$73,349,999 $24,651,737 $21,823,532 $4,998,145,733 $51,433,454 $3,112,268 $92,772,248
$199,392,068 $368,024,957 $342,224,957
$25,800,000
$18,257,539 $4,900,218,706
$7,224,255 $7,224,255 $17,023,413 $17,023,413 $3,884,336 $3,884,336 $2,225,881,924 $214,057,828 $2,011,824,096 $210,974,903 $210,974,903 $1,632,342 $1,632,342 $2,420,502,229 $3,926,892
$435,771 $2,415,123,438
$1,016,128 $13,095,304 $13,095,304 $3,674,271,564 $3,662,528,519 $12,192,899

$3,459,346,859 $1,143,659,442
$73,587,353 $24,651,737 $21,823,532 $4,947,710,654 $51,433,454 $3,112,268 $54,870,519 $37,901,729 $194,590,933 $368,024,957 $342,224,957 $25,800,000 $41,086,432 $18,257,539 $4,901,109,949 $7,224,255 $7,224,255 $19,837,361 $19,837,361 $3,424,336 $3,424,336 $2,225,881,924 $214,057,828 $2,011,824,096 $207,376,995 $207,376,995 $1,632,342 $1,632,342 $2,422,677,432 $3,926,892
$435,771 $2,417,298,641
$1,016,128 $13,055,304 $13,055,304 $3,689,661,125 $3,677,918,080 $12,192,899

$3,459,596,859 $1,143,659,442
$73,349,999 $24,651,737 $21,823,532 $5,023,177,939 $51,433,454 $3,112,268 $54,870,519 $37,901,729 $199,392,068 $368,024,957 $342,224,957 $25,800,000 $41,086,432 $18,257,539 $4,901,865,245 $7,224,255 $7,224,255 $19,168,110 $19,168,110 $3,424,336 $3,424,336 $2,225,881,924 $214,057,828 $2,011,824,096 $210,076,042 $210,076,042 $1,632,342 $1,632,342 $2,421,402,932 $3,926,892
$435,771 $2,416,024,141
$1,016,128 $13,055,304 $13,055,304 $3,654,423,553 $3,645,530,508 $12,192,899

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Administrative Hearing Payments per OCGA50-13-44 Agency to Agency Contracts Health Insurance Payments Income from DECAL for Supplemental Childcare Services Central State Hospital Food and Utility Sales Indemnification Funds Legal Services - Client Reimbursable per OCGA45-15-4 Legal Services - Dept. of Administrative Services Cases Liability Funds Loss Control Funds Mail and Courier Services Merit System Assessments Merit System Training and Compensation Fees Motor Vehicle Rental Payments Optional Medicaid Services Payments Property Insurance Funds Rental Payments for GBA Facilities Retirement Payments Administrative Fees from the Self Insurance Trust Fund Unemployment Compensation Funds Workers Compensation Funds Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized Federal Funds Transfers FF Child Support Enforcement Title IV-D CFDA93.563 FF Community Based Child Abuse Prevention CFDA93.590 FF Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 FF Grant to Local Educational Agencies CFDA84.010 FF National School Lunch Program CFDA10.555 FF Water Quality Management Planning CFDA66.454 Federal Funds Indirect FFID Child Care and Development Block Grant CFDA93.575 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
Changes in Fund Availability
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds Lottery Proceeds Tobacco Settlement Funds

$1,300,805

$1,300,805

$1,300,805

$1,300,805

$7,344,345

$7,344,345

$7,344,345

$7,344,345

$2,998,974,368 $3,122,520,505 $3,138,444,175 $3,106,056,603

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

$5,900,000

$5,900,000

$5,900,000

$5,900,000

$716,378

$716,378

$716,378

$716,378

$34,899,082 $34,899,082 $34,899,082 $34,899,082

$1,417,992

$1,417,992

$1,417,992

$1,417,992

$28,427,991 $28,427,991 $28,427,991 $28,427,991

$443,253

$443,253

$443,253

$443,253

$1,330,388

$1,330,388

$1,330,388

$1,330,388

$8,092,709

$8,092,709

$7,558,600

$7,558,600

$333,430

$333,430

$333,430

$333,430

$203,686

$203,686

$203,686

$203,686

$280,857,262 $280,857,262 $280,857,262 $280,857,262

$23,019,185 $23,019,185 $23,019,185 $23,019,185

$842,012

$842,012

$842,012

$842,012

$45,017,453 $45,017,453 $45,017,453 $45,017,453

$2,621,163

$2,621,163

$2,621,163

$2,621,163

$15,666,404 $15,666,404 $15,666,404 $15,666,404

$66,324,394 $66,324,394 $66,324,394 $66,324,394

$1,611,520

$1,611,520

$1,611,520

$1,611,520

$1,611,520

$1,611,520

$1,611,520

$1,611,520

$7,281,525

$7,281,525

$7,281,525

$7,281,525

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$21,750

$21,750

$21,750

$21,750

$1,531,150

$1,531,150

$1,531,150

$1,531,150

$48,098

$48,098

$48,098

$48,098

$3,619,969

$3,619,969

$3,619,969

$3,619,969

$258,431

$258,431

$258,431

$258,431

$2,850,000

$2,850,000

$2,850,000

$2,850,000

$2,850,000

$2,850,000

$33,952,047,771 $33,937,018,920 $33,928,166,500 $34,059,167,567

$273,153,609 $537,222,400
$37,667,882 ($295,250,005)
($1,590,167)

$363,002,591 $537,222,400
$46,548,295 ($214,281,436)
($1,590,167)

$363,002,591 $537,222,400
$46,548,295 ($214,281,436)
($1,590,167)

$410,117,296 $584,337,105 $46,548,295 ($214,281,436)
($1,590,167)

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Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund Hospital Provider Fee TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability, Research CFDA81.122 ARRA-Promote Health Info Tech CFDA93.719 ARRA-Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies FFIND Child Care and Development Block Grant CFDA93.575 Federal Funds Not Itemized Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 FFIND Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558 TANF Unobligated Balance per 42 USC 604 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances
Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Interest and Investment Income
Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers
Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements
Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services
Sales and Services Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties
Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
State Funds Transfers Administrative Hearing Payments per OCGA50-13-44 Agency to Agency Contracts Health Insurance Payments Legal Services - Client Reimbursable per OCGA45-15-4 Merit System Assessments Rental Payments for GBA Facilities Retirement Payments Unemployment Compensation Funds

($27,140)

($27,140)

($27,140)

($27,140)

($4,869,361) ($4,869,361) ($4,869,361) ($4,869,361)

($1,975,203,112) ($2,090,470,840) ($2,139,700,945) ($2,056,569,879)

($241,475)

($241,475)

($913,649)

($913,649) $1,586,351

$1,586,351

($281,205,121) ($281,205,121) ($281,205,121) ($281,205,121)

$2,850,000

$31,428,417 $43,851,361 $45,278,651 $45,528,651

($7,351,722) ($7,589,076) ($7,351,722) ($7,589,076)

($101,662,424) ($225,440,092) ($275,875,171) ($200,407,886)

$40,272,975 $40,272,975

$2,371,246

$2,371,246

$37,901,729 $37,901,729

($29,674,507) ($33,350,157) ($38,151,292) ($33,350,157)

$28,493,282 $28,493,282 ($10,993,160) ($10,993,160)

$28,493,282 $28,493,282 ($10,993,160) ($10,993,160)

$41,086,432 $41,086,432

($6,943,545) ($6,943,545) ($6,943,545) ($6,943,545)

($52,874,778) ($42,484,883) ($41,593,640) ($40,838,344)

($60,360,097) ($50,060,097) ($47,246,149) ($47,915,400)

$10,300,000 $13,113,948 $12,444,697

($86,281)

($86,281)

($546,281)

($546,281)

($86,281)

($86,281)

($546,281)

($546,281)

$910,584

$1,000,584

$1,000,584

$1,000,584

$910,584

$1,000,584

$1,000,584

$1,000,584

$1,000,000

$1,000,000 ($2,597,908)

$101,139

$1,000,000

$1,000,000 ($2,597,908)

$101,139

$5,661,016

$5,660,911

$7,836,114

$6,561,614

$5,661,016

$5,660,911

$7,836,114

$6,561,614

($40,000)

($40,000)

($40,000)

($40,000)

$79,299,299 $202,845,436 $218,234,997 $182,997,425

$151,586,731 $275,132,868 $290,522,429 $258,134,857

$691,316

$691,316

$691,316

$691,316

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

$149,853,306 $273,399,443 $289,323,113 $256,935,541

$549,082

$549,082

$549,082

$549,082

($736,937)

($736,937) ($1,271,046) ($1,271,046)

($114,967)

($114,967)

($114,967)

($114,967)

($205,069)

($205,069)

($205,069)

($205,069)

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

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Federal Funds Transfers FF National School Lunch Program CFDA10.555
Federal Funds Indirect FFID Child Care and Development Block Grant CFDA93.575
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
Reconciliation of Fund Availability to Fund Application TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
Section 1: Georgia Senate
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
Lieutenant Governor's Office TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($875,862)

($875,862)

($875,862)

($875,862)

($96,550)

($96,550)

($96,550)

($96,550)

($71,411,570) ($71,411,570) ($71,411,570) ($74,261,570)

($2,850,000)

($1,675,624,982) ($1,567,107,696) ($1,600,056,997) ($1,504,293,502)

($39,486,442) ($39,486,442) ($39,486,442)

($39,486,442) ($39,486,442) ($39,486,442)

Section Total - Continuation

$9,956,175 $9,956,175 $9,956,175

$9,956,175 $9,956,175 $9,956,175

$9,956,175 $9,956,175 $9,956,175

Section Total - Final $9,956,175 $10,268,129 $9,956,175 $10,268,129 $9,956,175 $10,268,129

$10,233,547 $10,233,547 $10,233,547

Continuation Budget

$1,195,129 $1,195,129 $1,195,129

$1,195,129 $1,195,129 $1,195,129

$1,195,129 $1,195,129 $1,195,129

$9,956,175 $9,956,175 $9,956,175
$10,266,366 $10,266,366 $10,266,366
$1,195,129 $1,195,129 $1,195,129

1.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$5,476

1.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$33,071

1.3 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($65,796)

1.4 Increase funds for a Special Session.

State General Funds

$19,540

$5,476 $28,625 ($65,796) $19,540

$5,476 $32,929 ($65,796) $19,540

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1.100 -Lieutenant Governor's Office TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
Secretary of the Senate's Office TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Appropriation (HB 78)

$1,195,129

$1,187,420

$1,195,129

$1,187,420

$1,195,129

$1,187,420

Continuation Budget

$1,095,925 $1,095,925 $1,095,925

$1,095,925 $1,095,925 $1,095,925

$1,182,974 $1,182,974 $1,182,974
$1,095,925 $1,095,925 $1,095,925

2.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$4,286

2.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$25,888

2.3 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($65,756)

2.4 Increase funds for a Special Session.

State General Funds

$20,160

2.100 -Secretary of the Senate's Office TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Appropriation (HB 78)

$1,095,925

$1,080,503

$1,095,925

$1,080,503

$1,095,925

$1,080,503

Senate
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Continuation Budget

$6,743,289 $6,743,289 $6,743,289

$6,743,289 $6,743,289 $6,743,289

$4,286
$22,406
($65,756)
$20,160
$1,077,021 $1,077,021 $1,077,021
$6,743,289 $6,743,289 $6,743,289

3.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$27,160

3.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$164,703

3.3 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($349,484)

3.4 Increase funds for Special Session.

$27,160 $141,977 ($349,484)

$1,187,278 $1,187,278 $1,187,278
$1,095,925 $1,095,925 $1,095,925
$4,286
$25,774
($65,756)
$20,160
$1,080,389 $1,080,389 $1,080,389
$6,743,289 $6,743,289 $6,743,289
$27,160
$163,322
($349,484)

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State General Funds

$489,326

$489,326

3.100 -Senate TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Appropriation (HB 78)

$6,743,289

$7,074,994

$6,743,289

$7,074,994

$6,743,289

$7,074,994

$7,052,268 $7,052,268 $7,052,268

Senate Budget and Evaluation Office

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide budget development and evaluation expertise to the State Senate.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$921,832 $921,832 $921,832

$921,832 $921,832 $921,832

4.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$4,837

4.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$29,214

4.3 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($30,671)

$921,832 $921,832 $921,832
$4,837
$25,286
($30,671)

4.100 -Senate Budget and Evaluation Office

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide budget development and evaluation expertise to the State Senate.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$921,832

$925,212

State General Funds

$921,832

$925,212

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$921,832

$925,212

$921,284 $921,284 $921,284

Section 2: Georgia House of Representatives
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$17,317,593 $17,317,593 $17,317,593

$17,317,593 $17,317,593 $17,317,593

$17,317,593 $17,317,593 $17,317,593

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final $17,317,593 $18,546,095 $17,317,593 $18,546,095 $17,317,593 $18,546,095

$18,483,830 $18,483,830 $18,483,830

$489,326
$7,073,613 $7,073,613 $7,073,613
$921,832 $921,832 $921,832
$4,837
$29,088
($30,671)
$925,086 $925,086 $925,086
$17,317,593 $17,317,593 $17,317,593
$18,540,176 $18,540,176 $18,540,176

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House of Representatives
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Continuation Budget

$17,317,593 $17,317,593 $17,317,593

$17,317,593 $17,317,593 $17,317,593

$17,317,593 $17,317,593 $17,317,593

$17,317,593 $17,317,593 $17,317,593

5.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$71,695

5.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$437,050

5.3 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($817,850)

5.4 Increase funds for a Special Session.

State General Funds

$1,537,607

$71,695 $374,785 ($817,850) $1,537,607

5.100 -House of Representatives TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Appropriation (HB 78) $17,317,593 $18,546,095 $17,317,593 $18,546,095 $17,317,593 $18,546,095

$18,483,830 $18,483,830 $18,483,830

Section 3: Georgia General Assembly Joint Offices
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$8,336,395 $8,336,395 $8,336,395

$8,336,395 $8,336,395 $8,336,395

$8,336,395 $8,336,395 $8,336,395

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final $8,336,395 $10,002,323 $8,336,395 $10,002,323 $8,336,395 $10,002,323

$9,970,692 $9,970,692 $9,970,692

Ancillary Activities

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide services for the legislative branch of government.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,022,951 $3,022,951 $3,022,951

$3,022,951 $3,022,951 $3,022,951

$3,022,951 $3,022,951 $3,022,951

$71,695
$431,131
($817,850)
$1,537,607
$18,540,176 $18,540,176 $18,540,176
$8,336,395 $8,336,395 $8,336,395
$9,994,033 $9,994,033 $9,994,033
$3,022,951 $3,022,951 $3,022,951

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6.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$6,968

6.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$51,558

6.3 Increase funds for a Special Session.

State General Funds

$1,853,304

6.4 Transfer funds for the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission to the Department of Natural Resources.

State General Funds

($21,927)

$6,968 $36,428 $1,853,304 ($21,927)

$6,968 $41,905 $1,853,304 ($21,927)

6.100 -Ancillary Activities

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide services for the legislative branch of government.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,022,951

$4,912,854

$4,897,724

$4,903,201

State General Funds

$3,022,951

$4,912,854

$4,897,724

$4,903,201

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,022,951

$4,912,854

$4,897,724

$4,903,201

Legislative Fiscal Office

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to act as the bookkeeper-comptroller for the legislative branch of government and maintain an account of legislative

expenditures and commitments.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,458,647 $2,458,647 $2,458,647

$2,458,647 $2,458,647 $2,458,647

$2,458,647 $2,458,647 $2,458,647

$2,458,647 $2,458,647 $2,458,647

7.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($133,824)

7.2 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($425)

7.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$6,784

7.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$39,011

7.5 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($127,850)

($133,824) ($425) $6,784
$35,462 ($127,850)

($133,824) ($425) $6,784
$40,793 ($127,850)

7.100 -Legislative Fiscal Office

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to act as the bookkeeper-comptroller for the legislative branch of government and maintain an account of legislative

expenditures and commitments.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,458,647 $2,458,647 $2,458,647

$2,242,343 $2,242,343 $2,242,343

$2,238,794 $2,238,794 $2,238,794

Office of Legislative Counsel

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide bill-drafting services, advice and counsel for members of the General Assembly.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,854,797 $2,854,797 $2,854,797

$2,854,797 $2,854,797 $2,854,797

$2,854,797 $2,854,797 $2,854,797

$2,244,125 $2,244,125 $2,244,125
$2,854,797 $2,854,797 $2,854,797

8.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$15,946

8.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$96,310

8.3 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($119,927)

$15,946 $83,358 ($119,927)

8.100 -Office of Legislative Counsel

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide bill-drafting services, advice and counsel for members of the General Assembly.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,854,797

$2,847,126

$2,834,174

State General Funds

$2,854,797

$2,847,126

$2,834,174

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,854,797

$2,847,126

$2,834,174

Section 4: Audits and Accounts, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$29,934,016 $29,934,016
$602,170 $602,170 $30,536,186

$29,934,016 $29,934,016
$602,170 $602,170 $30,536,186

$29,934,016 $29,934,016
$602,170 $602,170 $30,536,186

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$28,148,055 $29,425,998

$28,148,055 $29,425,998

$1,030,190

$1,120,190

$1,030,190

$1,120,190

$29,178,245 $30,546,188

$29,302,327 $29,302,327 $1,120,190 $1,120,190 $30,422,517

$15,946
$95,891
($119,927)
$2,846,707 $2,846,707 $2,846,707
$29,934,016 $29,934,016
$602,170 $602,170 $30,536,186
$29,426,906 $29,426,906 $1,120,190 $1,120,190 $30,547,096

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Audit and Assurance Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide audit and assurance services for State Agencies, Authorities, Commissions, Bureaus, and higher education

systems to facilitate Auditor's reports for the State of Georgia Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the State of Georgia Single Audit Report, and the State

of Georgia Budgetary Compliance Report; to conduct audits of public school systems in Georgia; to perform special examinations and investigations; to conduct

performance audits and evaluations at the request of the General Assembly; to conduct reviews of audits reports conducted by other independent auditors of

local governments and non-profit organizations contracting with the State; to audit Medicaid provider claims; and to provide state financial information online

to promote transparency in government.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$26,307,561 $26,307,561
$602,170 $602,170 $602,170 $26,909,731

$26,307,561 $26,307,561
$602,170 $602,170 $602,170 $26,909,731

$26,307,561 $26,307,561
$602,170 $602,170 $602,170 $26,909,731

$26,307,561 $26,307,561
$602,170 $602,170 $602,170 $26,909,731

9.1 Reduce funds for operations and replace with other funds.

State General Funds Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($762,971) $428,020 ($334,951)

($762,971) $428,020 ($334,951)

($762,971) $428,020 ($334,951)

9.2 Reduce funds for contracts due to the transfer of responsibilities for the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit to the Department of Law.

State General Funds

($934,980)

($934,980)

($934,980)

9.3 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($8,788)

($8,788)

9.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$184,425

$184,425

9.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$832,902

$735,013

9.6 Increase funds to recognize other funds from the Department of Community Affairs for audits of Regional Commissions.

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$90,000

$90,000

9.7 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($25,156)

($25,156)

($762,971) $428,020 ($334,951)
($934,980)
($8,788)
$184,425
$845,518
$90,000
($25,156)

9.100 -Audit and Assurance Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide audit and assurance services for State Agencies, Authorities, Commissions, Bureaus, and higher education

systems to facilitate Auditor's reports for the State of Georgia Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the State of Georgia Single Audit Report, and the State

of Georgia Budgetary Compliance Report; to conduct audits of public school systems in Georgia; to perform special examinations and investigations; to conduct

performance audits and evaluations at the request of the General Assembly; to conduct reviews of audits reports conducted by other independent auditors of

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local governments and non-profit organizations contracting with the State; to audit Medicaid provider claims; and to provide state financial information online

to promote transparency in government.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$24,609,610 $25,592,993 $25,495,104 $25,605,609

State General Funds

$24,609,610 $25,592,993 $25,495,104 $25,605,609

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,030,190

$1,120,190

$1,120,190

$1,120,190

Intergovernmental Transfers

$1,030,190

$1,120,190

$1,120,190

$1,120,190

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$1,030,190

$1,120,190

$1,120,190

$1,120,190

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$25,639,800 $26,713,183 $26,615,294 $26,725,799

Departmental Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all Department programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,564,259 $1,564,259 $1,564,259

$1,564,259 $1,564,259 $1,564,259

$1,564,259 $1,564,259 $1,564,259

$1,564,259 $1,564,259 $1,564,259

10.1 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($62,888)

($35,480)

10.2 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($394)

10.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$13,256

10.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$51,233

($35,480) ($394)
$13,256 $39,480

($35,480) ($394)
$13,256 $45,416

10.100 -Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all Department programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,501,371

$1,592,874

State General Funds

$1,501,371

$1,592,874

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,501,371

$1,592,874

$1,581,121 $1,581,121 $1,581,121

$1,587,057 $1,587,057 $1,587,057

Legislative Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to analyze proposed legislation affecting state retirement systems for fiscal impact and review actuarial investigations and

to prepare fiscal notes upon request on other legislation having a significant impact on state revenues and/or expenditures.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$121,542 $121,542 $121,542

$121,542 $121,542 $121,542

$121,542 $121,542 $121,542

$121,542 $121,542 $121,542

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11.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$1,142

11.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$2,072

11.3 Increase funds to carry out tax expenditure report requirements pursuant to SB206 (2010 session).

State General Funds

$118,000

$1,142 $1,803 $118,000

$1,142 $2,074 $118,000

11.100 -Legislative Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to analyze proposed legislation affecting state retirement systems for fiscal impact and review actuarial investigations and

to prepare fiscal notes upon request on other legislation having a significant impact on state revenues and/or expenditures.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$121,542

$242,756

$242,487

$242,758

State General Funds

$121,542

$242,756

$242,487

$242,758

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$121,542

$242,756

$242,487

$242,758

Statewide Equalized Adjusted Property Tax Digest

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to establish an equalized adjusted property tax digest for each county and for the State as a whole for use in allocating State

funds for public school systems and equalizing property tax digests for collection of the State 1/4 mill; to provide the Revenue Commissioner statistical data

regarding county Tax Assessor compliance with requirements for both uniformity of assessment and level of assessment; and to establish the appropriate level of

assessment for centrally assessed public utility companies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,940,654 $1,940,654 $1,940,654

$1,940,654 $1,940,654 $1,940,654

$1,940,654 $1,940,654 $1,940,654

$1,940,654 $1,940,654 $1,940,654

12.1 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($25,122)

($9,365)

12.2 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($657)

12.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$15,840

12.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$66,089

12.5 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($15,186)

($9,365) ($657)
$15,840 $52,329 ($15,186)

($9,365) ($657)
$15,840 $60,196 ($15,186)

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12.100 -Statewide Equalized Adjusted Property Tax Digest

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to establish an equalized adjusted property tax digest for each county and for the State as a whole for use in allocating State

funds for public school systems and equalizing property tax digests for collection of the State 1/4 mill; to provide the Revenue Commissioner statistical data

regarding county Tax Assessor compliance with requirements for both uniformity of assessment and level of assessment; and to establish the appropriate level of

assessment for centrally assessed public utility companies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,915,532

$1,997,375

$1,983,615

$1,991,482

State General Funds

$1,915,532

$1,997,375

$1,983,615

$1,991,482

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,915,532

$1,997,375

$1,983,615

$1,991,482

Section 5: Appeals, Court of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$12,531,853 $12,531,853
$150,000 $150,000 $12,681,853

$12,531,853 $12,531,853
$150,000 $150,000 $12,681,853

$12,531,853 $12,531,853
$150,000 $150,000 $12,681,853

$12,531,853 $12,531,853
$150,000 $150,000 $12,681,853

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$12,531,853 $13,310,262

$12,531,853 $13,310,262

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

$12,681,853 $13,460,262

$13,307,966 $13,307,966
$150,000 $150,000 $13,457,966

$13,357,490 $13,357,490
$150,000 $150,000 $13,507,490

Court of Appeals

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is for this court to review and exercise appellate and certiorari jurisdiction pursuant to the Constitution of the State of

Georgia, Art. VI, Section V, Para. III, in all cases not reserved to the Supreme Court of Georgia or conferred on other courts by law.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,531,853 $12,531,853
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $12,681,853

$12,531,853 $12,531,853
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $12,681,853

$12,531,853 $12,531,853
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $12,681,853

$12,531,853 $12,531,853
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $12,681,853

13.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums. State General Funds 13.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS). State General Funds

($296) ($2,258)

($296) ($2,258)

($296) ($2,258)

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13.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$557,267

$557,267

13.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$378,567

$329,403

13.5 Reduce funds for personnel and operations.

State General Funds

($210,753)

($210,753)

13.6 Reduce funds for fiscal staff and shift payroll and accounts receivable functions to the Administrative Office of the Courts.

State General Funds

($46,868)

$0

13.7 Increase funds for software development ($52,750) and hardware ($50,000) to implement the appellate e-filing initiative.

State General Funds

$102,750

$102,750

$557,267 $378,927 ($210,753)
$0 $102,750

13.100 -Court of Appeals

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is for this court to review and exercise appellate and certiorari jurisdiction pursuant to the Constitution of the State of

Georgia, Art. VI, Section V, Para. III, in all cases not reserved to the Supreme Court of Georgia or conferred on other courts by law.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$12,531,853 $13,310,262 $13,307,966 $13,357,490

State General Funds

$12,531,853 $13,310,262 $13,307,966 $13,357,490

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

Sales and Services

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,681,853 $13,460,262 $13,457,966 $13,507,490

Section 6: Judicial Council
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$13,448,850 $13,448,850
$2,552,935 $2,552,935
$619,295 $619,295 $16,621,080

$13,448,850 $13,448,850
$2,552,935 $2,552,935
$619,295 $619,295 $16,621,080

$13,448,850 $13,448,850 $2,552,935
$2,552,935 $619,295 $619,295
$16,621,080

$13,448,850 $13,448,850 $2,552,935 $2,552,935
$619,295 $619,295 $16,621,080

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$14,224,808 $12,771,049

$14,224,808 $12,771,049

$2,552,935

$2,552,935

$2,552,935

$2,552,935

$619,295

$619,295

$13,182,991 $13,182,991 $2,552,935 $2,552,935
$1,144,998

$13,468,577 $13,468,577 $2,552,935 $2,552,935 $1,144,998

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Sales and Services TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$619,295 $17,397,038

$619,295 $15,943,279

$1,144,998 $16,880,924

$1,144,998 $17,166,510

Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to oversee the state's court-connected alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services by promoting the establishment of new

ADR court programs, providing support to existing programs, establishing and enforcing qualifications and ethical standards, registering ADR professionals

and volunteers, providing training, administering statewide grants, and collecting statistical data to monitor program effectiveness.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$65,013 $65,013 $172,890 $172,890 $172,890 $237,903

$65,013 $65,013 $172,890 $172,890 $172,890 $237,903

$65,013 $65,013 $172,890 $172,890 $172,890 $237,903

$65,013 $65,013 $172,890 $172,890 $172,890 $237,903

14.1 Eliminate state funds to reflect self-sufficiency achieved through increased fee revenue.

State General Funds

($65,013)

($65,013)

($65,013)

14.100 -Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to oversee the state's court-connected alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services by promoting the establishment of new

ADR court programs, providing support to existing programs, establishing and enforcing qualifications and ethical standards, registering ADR professionals

and volunteers, providing training, administering statewide grants, and collecting statistical data to monitor program effectiveness.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$65,013

State General Funds

$65,013

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$172,890

$172,890

$172,890

$172,890

Sales and Services

$172,890

$172,890

$172,890

$172,890

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$172,890

$172,890

$172,890

$172,890

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$237,903

$172,890

$172,890

$172,890

Institute of Continuing Judicial Education

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide basic training and continuing education for Superior Court Judges, Juvenile Court Judges, State Court Judges,

Probate Court Judges, Magistrate Court Judges, Municipal Court Judges, Superior Court Clerks, Juvenile Court Clerks, Municipal Court Clerks, and other

court personnel.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$507,072 $507,072 $177,500 $177,500 $177,500 $684,572

$507,072 $507,072 $177,500 $177,500 $177,500 $684,572

$507,072 $507,072 $177,500 $177,500 $177,500 $684,572

$507,072 $507,072 $177,500 $177,500 $177,500 $684,572

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15.1 Reduce funds for operations to reflect an increase in fee revenue.

State General Funds

($20,283)

($20,283)

15.2 Eliminate state funds and reflect self-sufficiency achieved through increased fee revenue. (CC:Plan for self-sufficiency in FY2013)

State General Funds Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($486,789) $525,703
$38,914

($20,283)
($25,000) $525,703 $500,703

15.100 -Institute of Continuing Judicial Education

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide basic training and continuing education for Superior Court Judges, Juvenile Court Judges, State Court Judges,

Probate Court Judges, Magistrate Court Judges, Municipal Court Judges, Superior Court Clerks, Juvenile Court Clerks, Municipal Court Clerks, and other

court personnel.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$507,072

$486,789

$461,789

State General Funds

$507,072

$486,789

$461,789

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$177,500

$177,500

$703,203

$703,203

Sales and Services

$177,500

$177,500

$703,203

$703,203

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$177,500

$177,500

$703,203

$703,203

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$684,572

$664,289

$703,203

$1,164,992

Judicial Council

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support the Administrative Office of the Courts; to support accountability courts and the Standing Committee on Drug

Courts; to provide administrative support for the councils of the Magistrate Court Judges, the Municipal Court Judges, the Probate Court Judges, and the State

Court Judges; to operate the Child Support E-Filing system, the Child Support Guidelines Commission, the Commission on Interpreters, the County and

Municipal Probation Advisory Council, the Georgia Commission on Family Violence, and the Children and Family Courts division; and to support the

Committee on Justice for Children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,059,516 $12,059,516
$2,552,935 $2,552,935
$268,905 $268,905 $268,905 $14,881,356

$12,059,516 $12,059,516
$2,552,935 $2,552,935
$268,905 $268,905 $268,905 $14,881,356

$12,059,516 $12,059,516 $2,552,935
$2,552,935 $268,905 $268,905 $268,905
$14,881,356

$12,059,516 $12,059,516 $2,552,935 $2,552,935
$268,905 $268,905 $268,905 $14,881,356

16.1 Increase funds for increased space and equipment rental costs associated with the acquisition of additional space.

State General Funds

$50,627

$0

$0

$0

16.2 Increase funds due to the PeopleSoft billing increase.

State General Funds

$24,916

$0

$0

$0

16.3 Increase funds due to the increase in the annual supplemental fee for the Consortium for Language Access in the Courts.

State General Funds

$6,691

$0

$0

$0

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16.4 Increase funds to fill critical vacancies in divisions that incurred personnel losses during FY 2010 and FY 2011.

State General Funds

$226,000

$0

$0

$0

16.5 Increase funds for operations related to the Access to Justice program.

State General Funds

$83,900

$0

$0

$0

16.6 Increase funds for grants to local organizations providing legal services to victims of domestic violence.

State General Funds

$99,324

$0

$0

$0

16.7 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($588)

($588)

($588)

16.8 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($2,096)

($2,096)

($2,096)

16.9 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$95,206

$95,206

$95,206

16.10 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Judicial Retirement System.

State General Funds

$7,720

$7,720

$7,720

16.11 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$174,430

$151,777

$174,595

16.12 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect a statewide hiring freeze from FY2009 through FY2012.

State General Funds

($1,004,278)

$0

($250,000)

16.13 Reduce funds for state-paid conference costs.

State General Funds

($3,606)

($3,606)

($3,606)

16.14 Reduce funds for state-paid conference costs for the Council of Magistrate Court Judges.

State General Funds

($16,283)

($16,283)

($16,283)

16.15 Reduce funds for state-paid conference costs for the Council of State Court Judges.

State General Funds

($18,400)

($18,400)

($18,400)

16.16 Increase funds to add one staff member to perform Judicial Shared Services functions for the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals.

State General Funds

$81,824

$0

$0

16.17 Reduce funds for personnel and operations, exempting the Council of Magistrate Court Judges and the Council of State Court Judges.

State General Funds

($367,697)

($367,697)

16.98 Transfer funds for all activities and functions related to Accountability Courts to the new Accountability Courts program.

State General Funds

($1,909,878) ($1,909,878)

16.99 CC: The purpose of this appropriation is to support the Administrative Office of the Courts; to provide administrative support for the councils of the Magistrate Court Judges, the Municipal Court Judges, the Probate Court Judges, and the State Court Judges; to operate the Child Support E-Filing

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system, the Child Support Guidelines Commission, the Commission on Interpreters, the County and Municipal Probation Advisory Council, the Georgia Commission on Family Violence, and the Children and Family Courts division; and to support the Committee on Justice for Children. Senate: The purpose of this appropriation is to support the Administrative Office of the Courts; to provide administrative support for the councils of the Magistrate Court Judges, the Municipal Court Judges, the Probate Court Judges, and the State Court Judges; to operate the Child Support E-Filing system, the Child Support Guidelines Commission, the Commission on Interpreters, the County and Municipal Probation Advisory Council, the Georgia Commission on Family Violence, and the Children and Family Courts division; and to support the Committee on Justice for Children.

State General Funds

$0

$0

16.100 -Judicial Council

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support the Administrative Office of the Courts; to provide administrative support for the councils of the Magistrate Court

Judges, the Municipal Court Judges, the Probate Court Judges, and the State Court Judges; to operate the Child Support E-Filing system, the Child Support

Guidelines Commission, the Commission on Interpreters, the County and Municipal Probation Advisory Council, the Georgia Commission on Family Violence,

and the Children and Family Courts division; and to support the Committee on Justice for Children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$12,550,974 $11,373,445

$9,995,671

$9,768,489

State General Funds

$12,550,974 $11,373,445

$9,995,671

$9,768,489

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,552,935

$2,552,935

$2,552,935

$2,552,935

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,552,935

$2,552,935

$2,552,935

$2,552,935

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$268,905

$268,905

$268,905

$268,905

Sales and Services

$268,905

$268,905

$268,905

$268,905

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$268,905

$268,905

$268,905

$268,905

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$15,372,814 $14,195,285 $12,817,511 $12,590,329

Judicial Qualifications Commission

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate complaints filed against a judicial officer, impose and recommend disciplinary sanctions against any judicial

officer, and when necessary, file formal charges against that officer and provide a formal trial or hearing. The purpose of this appropriation is also to produce

formal and informal advisory opinions; provide training and guidance to judicial candidates regarding the Code of Judicial Conduct; and investigate allegations

of unethical campaign practices.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$251,749 $251,749 $251,749

$251,749 $251,749 $251,749

$251,749 $251,749 $251,749

$251,749 $251,749 $251,749

17.1 Increase funds for expenses related to the investigation and prosecution of judges.

State General Funds

$50,000

17.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$50,000 $7,483

$100,000 $6,512

$150,000 $7,491

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17.100 -Judicial Qualifications Commission

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate complaints filed against a judicial officer, impose and recommend disciplinary sanctions against any judicial

officer, and when necessary, file formal charges against that officer and provide a formal trial or hearing. The purpose of this appropriation is also to produce

formal and informal advisory opinions; provide training and guidance to judicial candidates regarding the Code of Judicial Conduct; and investigate allegations

of unethical campaign practices.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$301,749

$309,232

$358,261

$409,240

State General Funds

$301,749

$309,232

$358,261

$409,240

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$301,749

$309,232

$358,261

$409,240

Resource Center

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide direct representation to death penalty sentenced inmates and to recruit and assist private attorneys to represent

plaintiffs in habeas corpus proceedings.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$565,500 $565,500 $565,500

$565,500 $565,500 $565,500

$565,500 $565,500 $565,500

$565,500 $565,500 $565,500

18.1 Increase funds to ensure indigent death-sentenced inmates are adequately represented in legal proceedings.

State General Funds

$234,500

$36,083

$0

$0

18.100 -Resource Center

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide direct representation to death penalty sentenced inmates and to recruit and assist private attorneys to represent

plaintiffs in habeas corpus proceedings.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$800,000

$601,583

$565,500

$565,500

State General Funds

$800,000

$601,583

$565,500

$565,500

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$800,000

$601,583

$565,500

$565,500

Accountability Courts

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support adult felony drug courts, DUI courts, juvenile drug courts, family dependency treatment courts, and mental health

courts, as well as, the Judicial Council Standing Committee on Drug Courts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

508.1 Increase funds for Accountability Courts starting January 1, 2012. No state funds shall be provided to any accountability court where such court is delinquent in the required reporting and remittance of all fines and fees collected by such court.

State General Funds

$353,681

$353,681

508.98 Transfer funds from the Judicial Council program for all activities and functions related to Accountability Courts.

State General Funds

$1,909,878

$1,909,878

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508.99

CC: The purpose of this appropriation is to support adult felony drug courts, DUI courts, juvenile drug courts, family dependency treatment courts, and mental health courts, as well as the Judicial Council Standing Committee on Drug Courts. No state funds shall be provided to any accountability court where such court is delinquent in the required reporting and remittance of all fines and fees collected by such court. Senate: The purpose of this appropriation is to support adult felony drug courts, DUI courts, juvenile drug courts, family dependency treatment courts, and mental health courts, as well as the Judicial Council Standing Committee on Drug Courts. No state funds shall be provided to any accountability court where such court is delinquent in the required reporting and remittance of all fines and fees collected by such court.

State General Funds

$0

$0

508.100 -Accountability Courts

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support adult felony drug courts, DUI courts, juvenile drug courts, family dependency treatment courts, and mental health

courts, as well as the Judicial Council Standing Committee on Drug Courts. No state funds shall be provided to any accountability court where such court is

delinquent in the required reporting and remittance of all fines and fees collected by such court.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,263,559

$2,263,559

State General Funds

$2,263,559

$2,263,559

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,263,559

$2,263,559

Section 7: Juvenile Courts
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$6,765,382 $6,765,382
$447,456 $447,456 $7,212,838

$6,765,382 $6,765,382
$447,456 $447,456 $7,212,838

$6,765,382 $6,765,382
$447,456 $447,456 $7,212,838

$6,765,382 $6,765,382
$447,456 $447,456 $7,212,838

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$6,765,382

$6,567,850

$6,765,382

$6,567,850

$447,456

$447,456

$447,456

$447,456

$7,212,838

$7,015,306

$6,780,643 $6,780,643
$447,456 $447,456 $7,228,099

$6,718,350 $6,718,350
$447,456 $447,456 $7,165,806

Council of Juvenile Court Judges

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is for the Council of Juvenile Court Judges to represent all the juvenile judges in Georgia. Jurisdiction in cases involving

children includes delinquencies, status offenses, and deprivation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,464,821 $1,464,821
$447,456

$1,464,821 $1,464,821
$447,456

$1,464,821 $1,464,821
$447,456

$1,464,821 $1,464,821
$447,456

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$447,456 $1,912,277

$447,456 $1,912,277

$447,456 $1,912,277

$447,456 $1,912,277

19.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($2,635)

($2,635)

($2,635)

19.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$9,347

$9,347

$9,347

19.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$43,630

$37,964

$43,671

19.4 Reduce funds for one vacant Administrative Assistant position.

State General Funds

($24,764)

($24,764)

($24,764)

19.5 Reduce funds for state-funded coordination and supervision of the Permanent Homes for Children program.

State General Funds

($268,000)

$0

($68,000)

19.6 Increase funds for renovations and moving costs to relocate the Council of Juvenile Court Judges office to Capitol Hill. (S and CC:Do not move and reduce funds to reflect savings based on decreased rental rates)

State General Funds

$41,056

($8,485)

($8,485)

19.100 -Council of Juvenile Court Judges

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is for the Council of Juvenile Court Judges to represent all the juvenile judges in Georgia. Jurisdiction in cases involving

children includes delinquencies, status offenses, and deprivation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,464,821

$1,263,455

$1,476,248

$1,413,955

State General Funds

$1,464,821

$1,263,455

$1,476,248

$1,413,955

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$447,456

$447,456

$447,456

$447,456

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$447,456

$447,456

$447,456

$447,456

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,912,277

$1,710,911

$1,923,704

$1,861,411

Grants to Counties for Juvenile Court Judges

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is for payment of state funds to circuits to pay for juvenile court judges salaries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,300,561 $5,300,561 $5,300,561

$5,300,561 $5,300,561 $5,300,561

$5,300,561 $5,300,561 $5,300,561

$5,300,561 $5,300,561 $5,300,561

20.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Judicial Retirement System.

State General Funds

$3,834

20.100 -Grants to Counties for Juvenile Court Judges

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is for payment of state funds to circuits to pay for juvenile court judges salaries.

$3,834

$3,834

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,300,561 $5,300,561 $5,300,561

$5,304,395 $5,304,395 $5,304,395

$5,304,395 $5,304,395 $5,304,395

$5,304,395 $5,304,395 $5,304,395

Section 8: Prosecuting Attorneys
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$55,767,074 $55,767,074
$1,802,127 $1,802,127 $57,569,201

$55,767,074 $55,767,074
$1,802,127 $1,802,127 $57,569,201

$55,767,074 $55,767,074
$1,802,127 $1,802,127 $57,569,201

$55,767,074 $55,767,074 $1,802,127 $1,802,127 $57,569,201

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$57,554,685 $56,664,661

$57,554,685 $56,664,661

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$59,356,812 $58,466,788

$57,138,115 $57,138,115 $1,802,127 $1,802,127 $58,940,242

$57,334,703 $57,334,703 $1,802,127 $1,802,127 $59,136,830

Council of Superior Court Clerks (PAC)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist superior court clerks throughout the state in the execution of their duties and to promote and assist in the training

of superior court clerks.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$208,283 $208,283 $208,283

$208,283 $208,283 $208,283

$208,283 $208,283 $208,283

$208,283 $208,283 $208,283

21.1 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($20,828)

($20,828)

($20,828)

21.100 -Council of Superior Court Clerks (PAC)

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist superior court clerks throughout the state in the execution of their duties and to promote and assist in the training

of superior court clerks.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$208,283

$187,455

$187,455

$187,455

State General Funds

$208,283

$187,455

$187,455

$187,455

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$208,283

$187,455

$187,455

$187,455

District Attorneys

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is for the District Attorney to represent the State of Georgia in the trial and appeal of criminal cases in the Superior Court for

the judicial circuit and delinquency cases in the juvenile courts per Ga. Const., Art. VI, Sec. VIII. Para I and OCGA 15-18.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers FF Child Support Enforcement Title IV-D CFDA93.563
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$50,355,569 $50,355,569
$1,802,127 $1,802,127 $1,802,127 $52,157,696

$50,355,569 $50,355,569
$1,802,127 $1,802,127 $1,802,127 $52,157,696

$50,355,569 $50,355,569
$1,802,127 $1,802,127 $1,802,127 $52,157,696

$50,355,569 $50,355,569 $1,802,127 $1,802,127 $1,802,127 $52,157,696

22.1 Increase funds to cover a projected shortfall. (S and CC:Increase funds for personnel to reduce furlough days or transition state-funded victims advocates off state funds)

State General Funds

$1,104,752

$0

$435,000

$435,000

22.2 Increase funds for three additional Assistant District Attorneys associated with the creation of new judgeships for the Alcovy, Atlanta, and Brunswick Judicial Circuits in HB1163 (2008 Session). (H and S:Funds provided in HB990 (2009 Session))

State General Funds

$235,552

$0

$0

$0

22.3 Increase funds to restore critical vacancies.

State General Funds

$98,157

$0

$0

$0

22.4 Increase funds for deferred promotions approved in FY 2009 and withheld due to budget shortfalls.

State General Funds

$349,150

$0

$0

$0

22.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$1,784,517

$1,552,767

$1,786,216

22.6 Eliminate funds for all state-funded victim advocates.

State General Funds

($824,169)

($824,169)

($824,169)

22.7 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($283,248)

$0

($50,000)

22.100 -District Attorneys

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is for the District Attorney to represent the State of Georgia in the trial and appeal of criminal cases in the Superior Court for

the judicial circuit and delinquency cases in the juvenile courts per Ga. Const., Art. VI, Sec. VIII. Para I and OCGA 15-18.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$52,143,180 $51,032,669 $51,519,167 $51,702,616

State General Funds

$52,143,180 $51,032,669 $51,519,167 $51,702,616

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

Federal Funds Transfers

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

FF Child Support Enforcement Title IV-D CFDA93.563

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$53,945,307 $52,834,796 $53,321,294 $53,504,743

Prosecuting Attorney's Council

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist Georgia's District Attorneys and State Court Solicitors.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,203,222 $5,203,222 $5,203,222

$5,203,222 $5,203,222 $5,203,222

$5,203,222 $5,203,222 $5,203,222

$5,203,222 $5,203,222 $5,203,222

23.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($5,011)

23.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$12,323

23.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$410,796

23.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$100,440

23.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Judicial Retirement System.

State General Funds

$2,547

23.6 Reduce funds for personnel and operations.

State General Funds

($90,504)

23.7 Reduce funds to reflect savings based on reduced State Bar rental rates.

State General Funds

($189,276)

($5,011) $12,323 $410,796 $87,396 $2,547 ($90,504) ($189,276)

23.100 -Prosecuting Attorney's Council

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist Georgia's District Attorneys and State Court Solicitors.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,203,222

$5,444,537

State General Funds

$5,203,222

$5,444,537

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,203,222

$5,444,537

$5,431,493 $5,431,493 $5,431,493

Section 9: Superior Courts
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$57,314,930 $57,314,930 $57,314,930

$57,314,930 $57,314,930 $57,314,930

$57,314,930 $57,314,930 $57,314,930

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final $57,314,930 $58,453,299 $57,314,930 $58,453,299 $57,314,930 $58,453,299

$58,831,348 $58,831,348 $58,831,348

($5,011)
$12,323
$410,796
$100,535
$2,547
($90,504)
($189,276)
$5,444,632 $5,444,632 $5,444,632
$57,314,930 $57,314,930 $57,314,930
$58,770,012 $58,770,012 $58,770,012

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Council of Superior Court Judges

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is for the operations of the Council of Superior Court Judges and is to further the improvement of the Superior Court in the

administration of justice through leadership, training, policy development and budgetary and fiscal administration.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,232,886 $1,232,886 $1,232,886

$1,232,886 $1,232,886 $1,232,886

$1,232,886 $1,232,886 $1,232,886

$1,232,886 $1,232,886 $1,232,886

24.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($8,575)

24.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($146)

24.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$8,320

24.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$35,709

24.5 Reduce funds for annual leave payout.

State General Funds

($3,692)

24.6 Reduce funds for one vacant paralegal position.

State General Funds

($70,281)

($258) $0
$8,320 $31,071 ($3,692) ($70,281)

($258) $0
$8,320 $35,743 ($3,692) ($70,281)

24.100 -Council of Superior Court Judges

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is for the operations of the Council of Superior Court Judges and is to further the improvement of the Superior Court in the

administration of justice through leadership, training, policy development and budgetary and fiscal administration.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,232,886

$1,194,221

$1,198,046

$1,202,718

State General Funds

$1,232,886

$1,194,221

$1,198,046

$1,202,718

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,232,886

$1,194,221

$1,198,046

$1,202,718

Judicial Administrative Districts

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regional administrative support to the judges of the superior court. This support includes managing budgets,

policy, procedure, and providing a liaison between local and state courts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,126,495 $2,126,495 $2,126,495

$2,126,495 $2,126,495 $2,126,495

$2,126,495 $2,126,495 $2,126,495

$2,126,495 $2,126,495 $2,126,495

25.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$16,048

$16,048

$16,048

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25.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan. State General Funds 25.3 Reduce funds for personnel. State General Funds

$1,158 ($36,102)

$63,101 ($36,102)

$72,588 ($36,102)

25.100 -Judicial Administrative Districts

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regional administrative support to the judges of the superior court. This support includes managing budgets,

policy, procedure, and providing a liaison between local and state courts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,126,495

$2,107,599

$2,169,542

$2,179,029

State General Funds

$2,126,495

$2,107,599

$2,169,542

$2,179,029

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,126,495

$2,107,599

$2,169,542

$2,179,029

Superior Court Judges

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to enable Georgia's Superior Courts to be the general jurisdiction trial court and exercise exclusive, constitutional authority

over felony cases, divorce, equity and cases regarding title to land, provided that law clerks over the fifty provided by law are to be allocated back to the circuits

by caseload ranks.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$53,955,549 $53,955,549 $53,955,549

$53,955,549 $53,955,549 $53,955,549

$53,955,549 $53,955,549 $53,955,549

$53,955,549 $53,955,549 $53,955,549

26.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$85,520

$85,520

$85,520

26.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Judicial Retirement System.

State General Funds

$12,243

$12,243

$12,243

26.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$1,725,786

$1,501,663

$1,727,428

26.4 Increase funds for Senior Judge usage.

State General Funds

$104,755

$104,755

$104,755

26.5 Reduce funds for five vacant law clerk positions.

State General Funds

($267,185)

($267,185)

($267,185)

26.6 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($337,116)

($337,116)

($337,116)

26.7 Reduce funds for continuing judicial education travel funds to align budget and expenditures.

State General Funds

($128,073)

($128,073)

($128,073)

26.8 Freeze all non-statutory law clerk positions as they become vacant. (H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

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26.9 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($8,317)

($8,317)

26.10 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($56,539)

($56,539)

26.11 Increase funds for Senior Judge usage in circuits that contain Accountability Courts starting January 1, 2012. No state funds shall be provided to any accountability court where such court is delinquent in the required reporting and remittance of all fines and fees collected by such court.

State General Funds

$601,260

$300,000

26.100 -Superior Court Judges

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to enable Georgia's Superior Courts to be the general jurisdiction trial court and exercise exclusive, constitutional authority

over felony cases, divorce, equity and cases regarding title to land, provided that law clerks over the fifty provided by law are to be allocated back to the circuits

by caseload ranks.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$53,955,549 $55,151,479 $55,463,760 $55,388,265

State General Funds

$53,955,549 $55,151,479 $55,463,760 $55,388,265

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$53,955,549 $55,151,479 $55,463,760 $55,388,265

Section 10: Supreme Court
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$7,726,631 $7,726,631
$554,931 $554,931 $8,281,562

$7,726,631 $7,726,631
$554,931 $554,931 $8,281,562

$7,726,631 $7,726,631
$554,931 $554,931 $8,281,562

$7,726,631 $7,726,631
$554,931 $554,931 $8,281,562

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$8,055,781

$8,625,344

$8,055,781

$8,625,344

$554,931

$554,931

$554,931

$554,931

$8,610,712

$9,180,275

$8,593,888 $8,593,888
$554,931 $554,931 $9,148,819

$8,625,575 $8,625,575
$554,931 $554,931 $9,180,506

Supreme Court of Georgia

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support the Supreme Court of Georgia which exercises exclusive appellate jurisdiction in all cases involving: the

construction of a treaty, the Constitution of the State of Georgia or of the United States, the constitutionality of a law, ordinance, or constitutional provision that

has been drawn in question, and all cases of election contest per Ga. Const. Art. VI, Section VI, Para. II. The purpose of this appropriation is also to support the

Supreme Court of Georgia in its exercise of jurisdiction in cases per Ga. Const. Art. VI, Section VI, Para. III and its administration of the Bar Exam and

oversight of the Office of Reporter of Decisions.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,726,631 $7,726,631
$554,931 $554,931 $554,931 $8,281,562

$7,726,631 $7,726,631
$554,931 $554,931 $554,931 $8,281,562

$7,726,631 $7,726,631
$554,931 $554,931 $554,931 $8,281,562

$7,726,631 $7,726,631
$554,931 $554,931 $554,931 $8,281,562

27.1 Increase funds for a full-time docket clerk position in the Clerk's Office to meet increased caseload.

State General Funds

$52,955

$0

$0

27.2 Increase funds to sustain security upgrades to existing IT infrastructure.

State General Funds

$5,600

$0

$0

27.3 Increase funds to implement an electronic case management system for trial court records and transcripts.

State General Funds

$98,400

$98,400

$98,400

27.4 Increase funds for IT equipment and maintenance to support transmission of electronic appellate records and transcripts.

State General Funds

$109,939

$109,939

$109,939

27.5 Increase funds to allow for parity between Supreme Court and Court of Appeals staff attorneys.

State General Funds

$62,256

$0

$0

27.6 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($7,307)

($7,307)

27.7 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$13,187

$13,187

27.8 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$336,366

$336,366

27.9 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$242,218

$210,762

27.10 Increase funds for personnel to meet increased caseload.

State General Funds

$105,910

$105,910

$0 $0 $98,400 $109,939 $0 ($7,307) $13,187 $336,366 $242,449 $105,910

27.100 -Supreme Court of Georgia

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support the Supreme Court of Georgia which exercises exclusive appellate jurisdiction in all cases involving: the

construction of a treaty, the Constitution of the State of Georgia or of the United States, the constitutionality of a law, ordinance, or constitutional provision that

has been drawn in question, and all cases of election contest per Ga. Const. Art. VI, Section VI, Para. II. The purpose of this appropriation is also to support the

Supreme Court of Georgia in its exercise of jurisdiction in cases per Ga. Const. Art. VI, Section VI, Para. III and its administration of the Bar Exam and

oversight of the Office of Reporter of Decisions.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,055,781 $8,055,781
$554,931 $554,931 $554,931 $8,610,712

$8,625,344 $8,625,344
$554,931 $554,931 $554,931 $9,180,275

$8,593,888 $8,593,888
$554,931 $554,931 $554,931 $9,148,819

$8,625,575 $8,625,575
$554,931 $554,931 $554,931 $9,180,506

Section 11: Accounting Office, State
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$3,837,653 $3,837,653 $12,192,899 $12,192,899 $16,030,552

$3,837,653 $3,837,653 $12,192,899 $12,192,899 $16,030,552

$3,837,653 $3,837,653 $12,192,899 $12,192,899 $16,030,552

$3,837,653 $3,837,653 $12,192,899 $12,192,899 $16,030,552

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$3,568,800

$3,616,098

$3,568,800

$3,616,098

$12,192,899 $12,192,899

$12,192,899 $12,192,899

$15,761,699 $15,808,997

$3,793,512 $3,793,512 $12,192,899 $12,192,899 $15,986,411

$3,689,254 $3,689,254 $12,192,899 $12,192,899 $15,882,153

State Accounting Office

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to prescribe statewide accounting policies, procedures and practices, to provide financial management leadership to state

agencies, to prepare and provide annual financial statements, and other statutory or regulatory reports, to develop and maintain the state's financial and human

capital management systems, and to improve the accountability and efficiency of various financial and operational processes.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Accounting System Assessments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,837,653 $3,837,653 $12,192,899 $12,192,899 $12,192,899 $16,030,552

$3,837,653 $3,837,653 $12,192,899 $12,192,899 $12,192,899 $16,030,552

$3,837,653 $3,837,653 $12,192,899 $12,192,899 $12,192,899 $16,030,552

$3,837,653 $3,837,653 $12,192,899 $12,192,899 $12,192,899 $16,030,552

28.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($570)

($570)

28.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($1,429)

($1,429)

28.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

($570) ($1,429)

($570) ($1,429)

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State General Funds

$25,313

$25,313

$25,313

$25,313

28.4 Reduce funds for personnel and eliminate two positions.

State General Funds

($292,167)

($292,167)

($292,167)

($292,167)

28.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$120,340

$104,712

$120,454

28.6 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($73,042)

$0

$0

28.7 Authorize the State Accounting Office to begin consolidation of payroll services for the Secretary of State, State Board of Workers' Compensation, Georgia Technology Authority, and the Departments of Driver Services, Revenue, Community Affairs, Economic Development, Insurance, Veterans Services, Public Safety, and Law. (CC:Authorize the SAO to develop a comprehensive schedule for the consolidation of payroll services to be initiated in phases beginning January 1, 2012)

State General Funds

$0

$0

28.8 Increase funds for personnel. The State Accounting Officer, by January 1, 2012, shall develop and implement accounting policies on the proper and consistent allocation of administrative costs including, but not limited to, rent, utilities, information technology, and employee benefits. (CC:Utilize existing funds)

State General Funds

$120,000

$0

28.9 It is the intent of the General Assembly that the director of the House Budget Office, the director of the Senate Budget and Evaluation Office, and the State Auditor shall be members of the PeopleSoft Governance Council, with input on changes and upgrades to the state accounting system. (S:YES)(CC:The State Accounting Officer shall notify the General Assembly of any PeopleSoft upgrades prior to implementation)

State General Funds

$0

$0

28.100 -State Accounting Office

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to prescribe statewide accounting policies, procedures and practices, to provide financial management leadership to state

agencies, to prepare and provide annual financial statements, and other statutory or regulatory reports, to develop and maintain the state's financial and human

capital management systems, and to improve the accountability and efficiency of various financial and operational processes.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,568,800

$3,616,098

$3,793,512

$3,689,254

State General Funds

$3,568,800

$3,616,098

$3,793,512

$3,689,254

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$12,192,899 $12,192,899 $12,192,899 $12,192,899

State Funds Transfers

$12,192,899 $12,192,899 $12,192,899 $12,192,899

Accounting System Assessments

$12,192,899 $12,192,899 $12,192,899 $12,192,899

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$15,761,699 $15,808,997 $15,986,411 $15,882,153

Section 12: Administrative Services, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$10,615,793 $10,615,793 $18,844,132

$10,615,793 $10,615,793 $18,844,132

$10,615,793 $10,615,793 $18,844,132

$10,615,793 $10,615,793 $18,844,132

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Reserved Fund Balances Interest and Investment Income Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Sales and Services TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$973,720 $3,170,617 $12,946,896 $1,752,899 $138,005,058 $138,005,058 $167,464,983

$973,720 $3,170,617 $12,946,896 $1,752,899 $138,005,058 $138,005,058 $167,464,983

$973,720 $3,170,617 $12,946,896 $1,752,899 $138,005,058 $138,005,058 $167,464,983

$973,720 $3,170,617 $12,946,896 $1,752,899 $138,005,058 $138,005,058 $167,464,983

Section Total - Final

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$9,340,180

$9,458,974

State General Funds

$9,340,180

$9,458,974

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$18,757,851 $18,757,851

Reserved Fund Balances

$973,720

$973,720

Interest and Investment Income

$3,084,336

$3,084,336

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$12,946,896 $12,946,896

Sales and Services

$1,752,899

$1,752,899

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$140,196,374 $140,196,374

State Funds Transfers

$140,196,374 $140,196,374

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$168,294,405 $168,413,199

Departmental Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all department programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts Mail and Courier Services Motor Vehicle Rental Payments Administrative Fees from the Self Insurance Trust Fund
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,917,579 $1,917,579 $1,095,022 $1,095,022 $1,095,022 $1,356,301 $1,356,301
$142,727 $250,719 $203,686 $759,169 $4,368,902

$1,917,579 $1,917,579 $1,095,022 $1,095,022 $1,095,022 $1,356,301 $1,356,301
$142,727 $250,719 $203,686 $759,169 $4,368,902

$7,841,487 $7,841,487 $15,972,832 $1,568,459 $3,084,336 $9,567,138 $1,752,899 $140,196,374 $140,196,374 $164,010,693
$1,917,579 $1,917,579 $1,095,022 $1,095,022 $1,095,022 $1,356,301 $1,356,301
$142,727 $250,719 $203,686 $759,169 $4,368,902

$7,860,094 $7,860,094 $18,077,140
$973,720 $3,084,336 $12,266,185 $1,752,899 $140,196,374 $140,196,374 $166,133,608
$1,917,579 $1,917,579 $1,095,022 $1,095,022 $1,095,022 $1,356,301 $1,356,301
$142,727 $250,719 $203,686 $759,169 $4,368,902

29.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($944)

($944)

29.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($1,167)

($1,167)

29.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

($944) ($1,167)

($944) ($1,167)

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State General Funds

$52,954

$52,954

$52,954

$52,954

29.4 Reduce funds for personnel and eliminate three positions.

State General Funds

($305,069)

($305,069)

($305,069)

($305,069)

29.5 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($97,268)

($97,268)

($97,268)

($97,268)

29.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$32,930

$28,654

$32,962

29.7 Transfer funds from the State Purchasing program and Office of the State Treasurer and replace state funds. (CC:Transfer funds from the State Purchasing program and replace state funds)

State General Funds Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($1,594,739) $594,739
$1,000,000 $0

($1,599,047) $0
$1,599,047 $0

29.100 -Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all department programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,566,085

$1,599,015

State General Funds

$1,566,085

$1,599,015

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,095,022

$1,095,022

Reserved Fund Balances

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

Sales and Services

$1,095,022

$1,095,022

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$1,095,022

$1,095,022

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$1,356,301

$1,356,301

State Funds Transfers

$1,356,301

$1,356,301

Agency to Agency Contracts

$142,727

$142,727

Mail and Courier Services

$250,719

$250,719

Motor Vehicle Rental Payments

$203,686

$203,686

Administrative Fees from the Self Insurance Trust Fund

$759,169

$759,169

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,017,408

$4,050,338

$2,689,761 $594,739 $594,739
$1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,095,022 $1,095,022 $1,356,301 $1,356,301
$142,727 $250,719 $203,686 $759,169 $4,046,062

$2,694,069
$1,599,047 $1,599,047 $1,095,022 $1,095,022 $1,356,301 $1,356,301
$142,727 $250,719 $203,686 $759,169 $4,050,370

Fleet Management

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide and manage a fuel card program for state and local governments, to implement the Motor Vehicle Contract

Maintenance Program to provide repairs, roadside assistance, and maintenance for state and local government fleets, and to establish a motor pool for traveling

state employees.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$158,370 $158,370 $1,020,141 $353,003 $353,003 $667,138 $667,138 $1,178,511

$158,370 $158,370 $1,020,141 $353,003 $353,003 $667,138 $667,138 $1,178,511

$158,370 $158,370 $1,020,141 $353,003 $353,003 $667,138 $667,138 $1,178,511

$158,370 $158,370 $1,020,141 $353,003 $353,003 $667,138 $667,138 $1,178,511

30.1 Reduce funds by replacing state funds with reserves for operations. State General Funds

($158,370)

($158,370)

($158,370)

($158,370)

30.100 -Fleet Management

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide and manage a fuel card program for state and local governments, to implement the Motor Vehicle Contract

Maintenance Program to provide repairs, roadside assistance, and maintenance for state and local government fleets, and to establish a motor pool for traveling

state employees.

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,020,141

$1,020,141

$1,020,141

$1,020,141

Reserved Fund Balances

$353,003

$353,003

$353,003

$353,003

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$353,003

$353,003

$353,003

$353,003

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$667,138

$667,138

$667,138

$667,138

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$667,138

$667,138

$667,138

$667,138

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,020,141

$1,020,141

$1,020,141

$1,020,141

Mail and Courier

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to operate an interoffice mail services network providing daily and specialized courier services to state offices within thirty-

five miles of metro Atlanta.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Mail and Courier Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $1,079,669 $1,079,669 $1,079,669 $1,079,669

$0 $0 $1,079,669 $1,079,669 $1,079,669 $1,079,669

$0 $0 $1,079,669 $1,079,669 $1,079,669 $1,079,669

$0 $0 $1,079,669 $1,079,669 $1,079,669 $1,079,669

31.100 -Mail and Courier

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to operate an interoffice mail services network providing daily and specialized courier services to state offices within thirty-

five miles of metro Atlanta.

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$1,079,669

$1,079,669

$1,079,669

$1,079,669

State Funds Transfers

$1,079,669

$1,079,669

$1,079,669

$1,079,669

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Mail and Courier Services TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,079,669 $1,079,669

$1,079,669 $1,079,669

$1,079,669 $1,079,669

$1,079,669 $1,079,669

Risk Management

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer a liability insurance program to protect state government and employees from work-related claims, to provide

indemnification funds for public officers and public school personnel in case of disability or death, to identify and control risks and hazards to minimize loss, to

insure state-owned buildings and property against damage or destruction, to partner with the Department of Labor in administering unemployment claims, and

to administer the Workers' Compensation Program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$0

$0

State General Funds

$0

$0

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$134,959,599 $134,959,599

State Funds Transfers

$134,959,599 $134,959,599

Indemnification Funds

$716,378

$716,378

Liability Funds

$28,427,991 $28,427,991

Loss Control Funds

$443,253

$443,253

Property Insurance Funds

$23,019,185 $23,019,185

Administrative Fees from the Self Insurance Trust Fund

$1,861,994

$1,861,994

Unemployment Compensation Funds

$14,166,404 $14,166,404

Workers Compensation Funds

$66,324,394 $66,324,394

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$134,959,599 $134,959,599

32.1 Increase funds to reflect Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund premium increases to state agencies.

$0 $0 $134,959,599 $134,959,599 $716,378 $28,427,991 $443,253 $23,019,185 $1,861,994 $14,166,404 $66,324,394 $134,959,599

$0 $0 $134,959,599 $134,959,599 $716,378 $28,427,991 $443,253 $23,019,185 $1,861,994 $14,166,404 $66,324,394 $134,959,599

Unemployment Compensation Funds

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

32.100 -Risk Management

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer a liability insurance program to protect state government and employees from work-related claims, to provide

indemnification funds for public officers and public school personnel in case of disability or death, to identify and control risks and hazards to minimize loss, to

insure state-owned buildings and property against damage or destruction, to partner with the Department of Labor in administering unemployment claims, and

to administer the Workers' Compensation Program.

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$136,459,599 $136,459,599 $136,459,599 $136,459,599

State Funds Transfers

$136,459,599 $136,459,599 $136,459,599 $136,459,599

Indemnification Funds

$716,378

$716,378

$716,378

$716,378

Liability Funds

$28,427,991 $28,427,991 $28,427,991 $28,427,991

Loss Control Funds

$443,253

$443,253

$443,253

$443,253

Property Insurance Funds

$23,019,185 $23,019,185 $23,019,185 $23,019,185

Administrative Fees from the Self Insurance Trust Fund

$1,861,994

$1,861,994

$1,861,994

$1,861,994

Unemployment Compensation Funds

$15,666,404 $15,666,404 $15,666,404 $15,666,404

Workers Compensation Funds

$66,324,394 $66,324,394 $66,324,394 $66,324,394

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$136,459,599 $136,459,599 $136,459,599 $136,459,599

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State Purchasing

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to publicize government contract opportunities on the Georgia Procurement Registry; to maintain a comprehensive listing of

all agency contracts; to manage bids, Requests For Proposals, and Requests For Quotes; to provide and oversee Purchasing Cards; to conduct reverse auctions

for non-construction goods and services valued above $100,000; to leverage the state's purchasing power in obtaining contracts; to train vendors seeking

contract opportunities; and to certify Small and/or Minority Business Vendors.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $12,279,758 $12,279,758 $12,279,758 $12,279,758

$0 $0 $12,279,758 $12,279,758 $12,279,758 $12,279,758

$0 $0 $12,279,758 $12,279,758 $12,279,758 $12,279,758

$0 $0 $12,279,758 $12,279,758 $12,279,758 $12,279,758

33.1 The Department is authorized to retain only $7,900,000 for Purchasing and $1,000,000 for Departmental Administration and all additional funds collected by the Department shall be remitted to the State Treasury. (CC:The Department is authorized to retain only $10,000,000 for Purchasing and $1,599,047 for Departmental Administration and all additional funds collected by the Department shall be remitted to the State Treasury by the end of the fiscal year)

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

($4,379,758) ($2,279,758)

33.2 By January 1, 2012 the Department shall provide a report to the House and Senate demonstrating $10,000,000 in savings from renegotiating statewide contracts. (S:YES)(CC:By January 1, 2012 the Department shall provide a report to the House and Senate demonstrating savings from renegotiating statewide contracts)

State General Funds

$0

$0

33.100 -State Purchasing

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to publicize government contract opportunities on the Georgia Procurement Registry; to maintain a comprehensive listing of

all agency contracts; to manage bids, Requests For Proposals, and Requests For Quotes; to provide and oversee Purchasing Cards; to conduct reverse auctions

for non-construction goods and services valued above $100,000; to leverage the state's purchasing power in obtaining contracts; to train vendors seeking

contract opportunities; and to certify Small and/or Minority Business Vendors.

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$12,279,758 $12,279,758

$7,900,000 $10,000,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$12,279,758 $12,279,758

$7,900,000 $10,000,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$12,279,758 $12,279,758

$7,900,000 $10,000,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,279,758 $12,279,758

$7,900,000 $10,000,000

Surplus Property

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to reduce cost through maximization of the useful life of state-owned equipment and redistribution of property to state and

local governments, qualifying non-profits, and to the public through auction.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances

$0 $0 $1,198,594 $620,717

$0 $0 $1,198,594 $620,717

$0 $0 $1,198,594 $620,717

$0 $0 $1,198,594 $620,717

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Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Sales and Services
Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$620,717 $577,877 $577,877 $1,198,594

$620,717 $577,877 $577,877 $1,198,594

$620,717 $577,877 $577,877 $1,198,594

$620,717 $577,877 $577,877 $1,198,594

34.100 -Surplus Property

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to reduce cost through maximization of the useful life of state-owned equipment and redistribution of property to state and

local governments, qualifying non-profits, and to the public through auction.

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,198,594

$1,198,594

$1,198,594

$1,198,594

Reserved Fund Balances

$620,717

$620,717

$620,717

$620,717

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$620,717

$620,717

$620,717

$620,717

Sales and Services

$577,877

$577,877

$577,877

$577,877

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$577,877

$577,877

$577,877

$577,877

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,198,594

$1,198,594

$1,198,594

$1,198,594

Administrative Hearings, Office of State

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide an independent forum for the impartial and timely resolution of disputes between the public and state agencies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Administrative Hearing Payments per OCGA50-13-44
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,765,079 $2,765,079
$609,489 $609,489 $609,489 $3,374,568

$2,765,079 $2,765,079
$609,489 $609,489 $609,489 $3,374,568

$2,765,079 $2,765,079
$609,489 $609,489 $609,489 $3,374,568

$2,765,079 $2,765,079
$609,489 $609,489 $609,489 $3,374,568

35.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($17,480)

35.2 Reduce funds for equipment.

State General Funds

($2,257)

35.3 Reduce funds by replacing state funds with other funds for operations.

State General Funds

($275,691)

35.4 Increase funds for operations.

Administrative Hearing Payments per OCGA50-13-44

$691,316

35.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

($17,480) ($2,257)
($275,691) $691,316
$92,971

($17,480) ($2,257)
($275,691) $691,316
$80,897

($17,480) ($2,257)
($275,691) $691,316
$93,060

35.100 -Administrative Hearings, Office of State

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide an independent forum for the impartial and timely resolution of disputes between the public and state agencies.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Administrative Hearing Payments per OCGA50-13-44
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,469,651 $2,469,651 $1,300,805 $1,300,805 $1,300,805 $3,770,456

$2,562,622 $2,562,622 $1,300,805 $1,300,805 $1,300,805 $3,863,427

$2,550,548 $2,550,548 $1,300,805 $1,300,805 $1,300,805 $3,851,353

$2,562,711 $2,562,711 $1,300,805 $1,300,805 $1,300,805 $3,863,516

Certificate of Need Appeal Panel

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to review decisions made by the Department of Community Health on Certificate of Need applications.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$46,177 $46,177 $46,177

$46,177 $46,177 $46,177

$46,177 $46,177 $46,177

$46,177 $46,177 $46,177

36.1 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($4,618)

($4,618)

($4,618)

($4,618)

36.100 -Certificate of Need Appeal Panel

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to review decisions made by the Department of Community Health on Certificate of Need applications.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$41,559

$41,559

$41,559

$41,559

State General Funds

$41,559

$41,559

$41,559

$41,559

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$41,559

$41,559

$41,559

$41,559

Payments to Georgia Aviation Authority

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide oversight and efficient operation of state aircraft and aviation operations to ensure the safety of state air

travelers and aviation property.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,728,588 $5,728,588 $5,728,588

$5,728,588 $5,728,588 $5,728,588

$5,728,588 $5,728,588 $5,728,588

$5,728,588 $5,728,588 $5,728,588

37.1 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$50,755

37.2 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($293,314)

37.3 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($223,144)

37.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$50,755 ($293,314) ($279,515)
$49,264

$50,755 ($293,314) ($279,515)
$42,866

$50,755 ($293,314) ($279,515)
$49,310

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37.100 -Payments to Georgia Aviation Authority

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide oversight and efficient operation of state aircraft and aviation operations to ensure the safety of state air

travelers and aviation property.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,262,885

$5,255,778

$5,249,380

$5,255,824

State General Funds

$5,262,885

$5,255,778

$5,249,380

$5,255,824

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,262,885

$5,255,778

$5,249,380

$5,255,824

Payments to Georgia Technology Authority

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to set the direction for the state's use of technology and promote efficient, secure, and cost-effective delivery of information

technology services.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

38.1 Remit payment to the State Treasury (Total Funds: $20,972,832). (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

38.2 Direct the agency to outsource payroll functions to the State Accounting Office's Shared Services initiative starting September 1, 2011. (CC:Complete a transition plan by January 1, 2012 to outsource payroll functions to the SAO's Shared Services initiative)

State General Funds

$0

$0

State Treasurer, Office of the

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to set cash management policies for state agencies; assist agencies with bank services and accounts; monitor agency

deposits and disbursement patterns; to invest funds for state and local entities; to track warrants, fund agency allotments, and pay state debt service; and to

manage state revenue collections; and to manage the Path2College 529 Plan.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Interest and Investment Income Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $3,250,617 $3,170,617 $3,170,617 $80,000 $80,000 $3,250,617

$0 $0 $3,250,617 $3,170,617 $3,170,617 $80,000 $80,000 $3,250,617

$0 $0 $3,250,617 $3,170,617 $3,170,617 $80,000 $80,000 $3,250,617

$0 $0 $3,250,617 $3,170,617 $3,170,617 $80,000 $80,000 $3,250,617

39.1 Reduce funds for personnel.
Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($53,781) ($53,781)

($53,781) ($53,781)

($53,781)

($53,781) ($53,781)

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39.2 Reduce funds for operations.

Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($32,500) ($32,500)

($32,500) ($32,500)

($32,500)

($32,500) ($32,500)

39.3 Recognize reserves and transfer funds to the Department of Administrative Services Departmental Administration program ($594,739). (S:YES)(CC:NO)

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$0

$0

39.100 -State Treasurer, Office of the

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to set cash management policies for state agencies; assist agencies with bank services and accounts; monitor agency

deposits and disbursement patterns; to invest funds for state and local entities; to track warrants, fund agency allotments, and pay state debt service; and to

manage state revenue collections; and to manage the Path2College 529 Plan.

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,164,336

$3,164,336

$3,164,336

$3,164,336

Interest and Investment Income

$3,084,336

$3,084,336

$3,084,336

$3,084,336

Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized

$3,084,336

$3,084,336

$3,084,336

$3,084,336

Sales and Services

$80,000

$80,000

$80,000

$80,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$80,000

$80,000

$80,000

$80,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,164,336

$3,164,336

$3,164,336

$3,164,336

Section 13: Agriculture, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$31,376,223 $31,376,223
$6,622,918 $6,622,918 $9,711,527
$425,000 $9,286,527
$787,183 $787,183 $48,497,851

$31,376,223 $31,376,223
$6,622,918 $6,622,918 $9,711,527
$425,000 $9,286,527
$787,183 $787,183 $48,497,851

$31,376,223 $31,376,223 $6,622,918
$6,622,918 $9,711,527
$425,000 $9,286,527
$787,183 $787,183 $48,497,851

$31,376,223 $31,376,223 $6,622,918 $6,622,918 $9,711,527
$425,000 $9,286,527
$787,183 $787,183 $48,497,851

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Sales and Services

Section Total - Final

$30,219,420 $30,925,089

$30,219,420 $30,925,089

$6,622,918

$6,622,918

$6,622,918

$6,622,918

$9,711,527

$9,711,527

$425,000

$425,000

$9,286,527

$9,286,527

$30,294,490 $30,294,490 $6,622,918 $6,622,918 $10,211,527
$425,000 $9,786,527

$30,926,045 $30,926,045 $6,622,918 $6,622,918 $9,711,527
$425,000 $9,286,527

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TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$787,183 $787,183 $47,341,048

$787,183 $787,183 $48,046,717

$787,183 $787,183 $47,916,118

$787,183 $787,183 $48,047,673

Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide payment to the Board of Regents for diagnostic laboratory testing, for veterinary consultation and assistance, for

disease surveillance, and for outreach to veterinarians, animal industries, and pet owners within the State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,116,847 $3,116,847 $3,116,847

$3,116,847 $3,116,847 $3,116,847

$3,116,847 $3,116,847 $3,116,847

$3,116,847 $3,116,847 $3,116,847

40.1 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($249,348)

($249,348)

($249,348)

($249,348)

40.100 -Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide payment to the Board of Regents for diagnostic laboratory testing, for veterinary consultation and assistance, for

disease surveillance, and for outreach to veterinarians, animal industries, and pet owners within the State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,867,499

$2,867,499

$2,867,499

$2,867,499

State General Funds

$2,867,499

$2,867,499

$2,867,499

$2,867,499

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,867,499

$2,867,499

$2,867,499

$2,867,499

Consumer Protection

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for public health and safety by monitoring, inspecting and regulating the cultivation, processing, and production

of livestock, meat, poultry, and other food products; by inspecting establishments that sell food for offsite consumption, food warehouses, wholesale and mobile

meat and seafood vendors, dairy farms, and food banks; by certifying organic products, shellfish, and bottled water; by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating

the companion animal, bird, and equine industries (including reports of abuse by private owners); by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating the plant and apiary

industries including performing phytosanitary inspections; by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating the pesticide and wood treatment industries; and by

monitoring, inspecting, and regulating animal feed, pet food, and grains. The purpose of this appropriation is also to ensure accurate commercial transactions

by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating weights and measures and fuel sales.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$16,429,128 $16,429,128
$6,587,918 $6,587,918 $8,931,240
$425,000 $425,000 $8,506,240 $8,506,240 $230,000

$16,429,128 $16,429,128
$6,587,918 $6,587,918 $8,931,240
$425,000 $425,000 $8,506,240 $8,506,240 $230,000

$16,429,128 $16,429,128 $6,587,918
$6,587,918 $8,931,240
$425,000 $425,000 $8,506,240 $8,506,240 $230,000

$16,429,128 $16,429,128 $6,587,918 $6,587,918 $8,931,240
$425,000 $425,000 $8,506,240 $8,506,240 $230,000

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State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$230,000 $230,000 $32,178,286

$230,000 $230,000 $32,178,286

$230,000 $230,000 $32,178,286

$230,000 $230,000 $32,178,286

41.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$15,253

$15,253

41.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($16,402)

($16,402)

41.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$160,784

$160,784

41.4 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($695,546)

($695,546)

41.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$662,970

41.6 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($10,000)

41.7 Replace state funds with other funds due to higher than expected revenue.

State General Funds Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$15,253
($16,402)
$160,784
($695,546)
$576,872
($10,000)
($500,000) $500,000
$0

$15,253
($16,402)
$160,784
($695,546)
$663,601
($10,000)
$0 $0 $0

41.100 -Consumer Protection

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for public health and safety by monitoring, inspecting and regulating the cultivation, processing, and production

of livestock, meat, poultry, and other food products; by inspecting establishments that sell food for offsite consumption, food warehouses, wholesale and mobile

meat and seafood vendors, dairy farms, and food banks; by certifying organic products, shellfish, and bottled water; by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating

the companion animal, bird, and equine industries (including reports of abuse by private owners); by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating the plant and apiary

industries including performing phytosanitary inspections; by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating the pesticide and wood treatment industries; and by

monitoring, inspecting, and regulating animal feed, pet food, and grains. The purpose of this appropriation is also to ensure accurate commercial transactions

by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating weights and measures and fuel sales.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$15,893,217 $16,546,187 $15,960,089 $16,546,818

State General Funds

$15,893,217 $16,546,187 $15,960,089 $16,546,818

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$6,587,918

$6,587,918

$6,587,918

$6,587,918

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$6,587,918

$6,587,918

$6,587,918

$6,587,918

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$8,931,240

$8,931,240

$9,431,240

$8,931,240

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$425,000

$425,000

$425,000

$425,000

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$425,000

$425,000

$425,000

$425,000

Sales and Services

$8,506,240

$8,506,240

$9,006,240

$8,506,240

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,506,240 $230,000 $230,000 $230,000
$31,642,375

$8,506,240 $230,000 $230,000 $230,000
$32,295,345

Departmental Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,084,388 $2,084,388
$200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $2,284,388

$2,084,388 $2,084,388
$200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $2,284,388

$9,006,240 $230,000 $230,000 $230,000
$32,209,247
$2,084,388 $2,084,388
$200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $2,284,388

$8,506,240 $230,000 $230,000 $230,000
$32,295,976
$2,084,388 $2,084,388
$200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $2,284,388

42.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$1,606

$1,606

42.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($5,741)

($5,741)

42.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$22,060

$22,060

42.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$117,142

$1,606 ($5,741) $22,060 $101,929

$1,606 ($5,741) $22,060 $117,253

42.100 -Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,102,313

$2,219,455

State General Funds

$2,102,313

$2,219,455

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$200,000

$200,000

Sales and Services

$200,000

$200,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$200,000

$200,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,302,313

$2,419,455

$2,204,242 $2,204,242
$200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $2,404,242

$2,219,566 $2,219,566
$200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $2,419,566

Marketing and Promotion

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to manage the state's farmers markets, to promote Georgia's agricultural products domestically and internationally, to

administer relevant certification marks, to provide poultry and livestock commodity data, to administer surety bonds, to provide information to the public, and to

publish the Market Bulletin.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,295,768 $5,295,768
$35,000 $35,000 $580,287 $580,287 $580,287 $557,183 $557,183 $6,468,238

$5,295,768 $5,295,768
$35,000 $35,000 $580,287 $580,287 $580,287 $557,183 $557,183 $6,468,238

$5,295,768 $5,295,768
$35,000 $35,000 $580,287 $580,287 $580,287 $557,183 $557,183 $6,468,238

$5,295,768 $5,295,768
$35,000 $35,000 $580,287 $580,287 $580,287 $557,183 $557,183 $6,468,238

43.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$3,287

$3,287

43.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($3,121)

($3,121)

43.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$31,361

$31,361

43.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$143,057

43.5 Reduce funds for the Market Bulletin.

State General Funds

($147,960)

43.6 Reduce funds.

State General Funds

($42,000)

43.7 Reduce funds for advertising contracts.

State General Funds

($100,000)

$3,287 ($3,121) $31,361 $124,478 ($147,960) ($42,000) ($100,000)

$3,287 ($3,121) $31,361 $143,193 ($147,960) ($42,000) ($100,000)

43.100 -Marketing and Promotion

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to manage the state's farmers markets, to promote Georgia's agricultural products domestically and internationally, to

administer relevant certification marks, to provide poultry and livestock commodity data, to administer surety bonds, to provide information to the public, and to

publish the Market Bulletin.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,327,295

$5,180,392

$5,161,813

$5,180,528

State General Funds

$5,327,295

$5,180,392

$5,161,813

$5,180,528

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$35,000

$35,000

$35,000

$35,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$35,000

$35,000

$35,000

$35,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$580,287

$580,287

$580,287

$580,287

Sales and Services

$580,287

$580,287

$580,287

$580,287

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$580,287

$580,287

$580,287

$580,287

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TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$557,183 $557,183 $6,499,765

$557,183 $557,183 $6,352,862

$557,183 $557,183 $6,334,283

$557,183 $557,183 $6,352,998

Poultry Veterinary Diagnostic Labs

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to pay for operation of the Poultry Diagnostic Veterinary Labs, which conduct disease diagnoses and monitoring.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,064,883 $3,064,883 $3,064,883

$3,064,883 $3,064,883 $3,064,883

$3,064,883 $3,064,883 $3,064,883

$3,064,883 $3,064,883 $3,064,883

44.1 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($245,191)

($245,191)

($245,191)

($245,191)

44.100 -Poultry Veterinary Diagnostic Labs

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to pay for operation of the Poultry Diagnostic Veterinary Labs, which conduct disease diagnoses and monitoring.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,819,692

$2,819,692

$2,819,692

$2,819,692

State General Funds

$2,819,692

$2,819,692

$2,819,692

$2,819,692

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,819,692

$2,819,692

$2,819,692

$2,819,692

Payments to Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to reduce the rates charged by the Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority for youth and livestock events.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,385,209 $1,385,209 $1,385,209

$1,385,209 $1,385,209 $1,385,209

$1,385,209 $1,385,209 $1,385,209

$1,385,209 $1,385,209 $1,385,209

255.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$9,574

$9,574

255.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$22,402

$22,402

255.3 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($207,781)

($207,781)

255.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$82,460

$9,574 $22,402 ($207,781) $71,751

$9,574 $22,402 ($207,781) $82,538

255.100 -Payments to Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to reduce the rates charged by the Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority for youth and livestock events.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,209,404 $1,209,404 $1,209,404

$1,291,864 $1,291,864 $1,291,864

$1,281,155 $1,281,155 $1,281,155

Section 14: Banking and Finance, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$11,249,726 $11,249,726 $11,249,726

$11,249,726 $11,249,726 $11,249,726

$11,249,726 $11,249,726 $11,249,726

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final $10,892,377 $10,839,100 $10,892,377 $10,839,100 $10,892,377 $10,839,100

$11,027,406 $11,027,406 $11,027,406

Consumer Protection and Assistance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide legal advice and legislative drafting support for the Commissioner and staff.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$208,905 $208,905 $208,905

$208,905 $208,905 $208,905

$208,905 $208,905 $208,905

46.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($99)

($99)

($99)

46.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$352

$352

$352

46.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$1,461

$1,461

$1,461

46.4 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($6,000)

($6,000)

($6,000)

46.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$6,566

$5,714

46.100 -Consumer Protection and Assistance

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide legal advice and legislative drafting support for the Commissioner and staff.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$204,619

$211,185

$210,333

State General Funds

$204,619

$211,185

$210,333

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$204,619

$211,185

$210,333

$1,291,942 $1,291,942 $1,291,942
$11,249,726 $11,249,726 $11,249,726
$11,071,192 $11,071,192 $11,071,192
$208,905 $208,905 $208,905
($99)
$352
$1,461
($6,000)
$6,573
$211,192 $211,192 $211,192

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Departmental Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all department programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,011,412 $2,011,412 $2,011,412

$2,011,412 $2,011,412 $2,011,412

$2,011,412 $2,011,412 $2,011,412

$2,011,412 $2,011,412 $2,011,412

47.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($958)

($958)

47.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$3,387

$3,387

47.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$14,069

$14,069

47.4 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($9,998)

($9,998)

47.5 Reduce funds for one training manager position.

State General Funds

($101,344)

($101,344)

47.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$53,594

($958) $3,387 $14,069 ($9,998) ($101,344) $46,634

($958) $3,387 $14,069 ($9,998) ($101,344) $53,645

47.100 -Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all department programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,916,568

$1,970,162

State General Funds

$1,916,568

$1,970,162

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,916,568

$1,970,162

$1,963,202 $1,963,202 $1,963,202

$1,970,213 $1,970,213 $1,970,213

Financial Institution Supervision

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to examine and regulate depository financial institutions, state-chartered banks, trust companies, credit unions, bank

holding companies, and international banking organizations; to track performance of financial service providers operating in Georgia, to monitor industry

trends, respond to negative trends, and establish operating guidelines; and to collaborate with law enforcement, federal regulators, and other regulatory

agencies on examination findings.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,138,357 $7,138,357 $7,138,357

$7,138,357 $7,138,357 $7,138,357

$7,138,357 $7,138,357 $7,138,357

$7,138,357 $7,138,357 $7,138,357

48.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to Workers' Compensation premiums. State General Funds

($3,399)

($3,399)

($3,399)

($3,399)

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48.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$12,021

$12,021

48.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$49,932

$49,932

48.4 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($113,593)

($113,593)

48.5 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($10,000)

($10,000)

48.6 Reduce funds by consolidating the functions of the College Park and Savannah district offices.

State General Funds

($117,691)

($117,691)

48.7 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$220,259

48.8 Reduce funds for three vacant bank examiner positions.

State General Funds

($141,000)

48.9 Reduce funds for temporary assistance used by examiners.

State General Funds

($1,210)

48.10 Reduce funds for a credit specialist.

State General Funds

($97,417)

$12,021 $49,932 ($113,593) ($10,000) ($117,691) $191,655 ($141,000) ($1,210)
$0

$12,021 $49,932 ($113,593) ($10,000) ($117,691) $220,469 ($141,000) ($1,210)
$0

48.100 -Financial Institution Supervision

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to examine and regulate depository financial institutions, state-chartered banks, trust companies, credit unions, bank

holding companies, and international banking organizations; to track performance of financial service providers operating in Georgia, to monitor industry

trends, respond to negative trends, and establish operating guidelines; and to collaborate with law enforcement, federal regulators, and other regulatory

agencies on examination findings.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,955,627

$6,936,259

$7,005,072

$7,033,886

State General Funds

$6,955,627

$6,936,259

$7,005,072

$7,033,886

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,955,627

$6,936,259

$7,005,072

$7,033,886

Non-Depository Financial Institution Supervision

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect consumers from unfair, deceptive, or fraudulent residential mortgage lending practices and money service

businesses, enforce applicable laws and regulations, and provide efficient and flexible application, registrations, and notification procedures for non-depository

financial institutions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,891,052 $1,891,052 $1,891,052

$1,891,052 $1,891,052 $1,891,052

$1,891,052 $1,891,052 $1,891,052

$1,891,052 $1,891,052 $1,891,052

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49.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($900)

($900)

49.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$3,184

$3,184

49.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$13,227

$13,227

49.4 Reduce funds for three positions.

State General Funds

($91,000)

($91,000)

49.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$54,286

49.6 Reduce funds for temporary assistance.

State General Funds

($14,000)

49.7 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect savings from instituting an electronic registration system.

State General Funds

($134,355)

($900) $3,184 $13,227 ($91,000) $47,236 ($14,000)
$0

($900) $3,184 $13,227 ($91,000) $54,338 ($14,000)
$0

49.100 -Non-Depository Financial Institution Supervision

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect consumers from unfair, deceptive, or fraudulent residential mortgage lending practices and money service

businesses, enforce applicable laws and regulations, and provide efficient and flexible application, registrations, and notification procedures for non-depository

financial institutions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,815,563

$1,721,494

$1,848,799

$1,855,901

State General Funds

$1,815,563

$1,721,494

$1,848,799

$1,855,901

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,815,563

$1,721,494

$1,848,799

$1,855,901

Section 15: Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Community Mental Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.958 Federal Funds Not Itemized Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Intergovernmental Transfers

Section Total - Continuation

$764,680,628 $754,425,490
$10,255,138 $104,271,566
$13,383,988 $16,995,862 $22,458,262 $51,433,454 $83,727,896
$5,839 $577,343

$764,680,628 $754,425,490
$10,255,138 $104,271,566
$13,383,988 $16,995,862 $22,458,262 $51,433,454 $83,727,896
$5,839 $577,343

$764,680,628 $754,425,490
$10,255,138 $104,271,566
$13,383,988 $16,995,862 $22,458,262 $51,433,454 $83,727,896
$5,839 $577,343

$764,680,628 $754,425,490 $10,255,138 $104,271,566 $13,383,988 $16,995,862 $22,458,262 $51,433,454 $83,727,896
$5,839 $577,343

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Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Royalties and Rents Sales and Services TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Federal Funds Transfers Federal Funds Indirect TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$257,036 $668,024 $82,219,654 $67,340,812 $8,849,263
$48,098 $58,443,451 $1,020,020,902

$257,036 $668,024 $82,219,654 $67,340,812 $8,849,263
$48,098 $58,443,451 $1,020,020,902

$257,036 $668,024 $82,219,654 $67,340,812 $8,849,263
$48,098 $58,443,451 $1,020,020,902

$257,036 $668,024 $82,219,654 $67,340,812 $8,849,263
$48,098 $58,443,451 $1,020,020,902

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Community Mental Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.958 Federal Funds Not Itemized Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959 Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 FFIND Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Intergovernmental Transfers Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Royalties and Rents Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Federal Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final $875,934,660 $895,653,475 $865,679,522 $885,398,337 $10,255,138 $10,255,138 $162,715,017 $162,715,017 $13,383,988 $13,383,988 $16,995,862 $16,995,862 $22,458,262 $22,458,262 $51,433,454 $51,433,454 $37,901,729 $37,901,729

$20,541,722 $20,541,722

$83,727,896 $5,839
$577,343 $257,036 $668,024 $82,219,654 $8,897,361 $8,849,263
$48,098 $1,131,274,934

$83,727,896 $5,839
$577,343 $257,036 $668,024 $82,219,654 $8,897,361 $8,849,263
$48,098 $1,150,993,749

$891,265,432 $881,010,294 $10,255,138 $162,715,017 $13,383,988 $16,995,862 $22,458,262 $51,433,454
$37,901,729
$20,541,722 $83,727,896
$5,839 $577,343 $257,036 $668,024 $82,219,654 $8,897,361 $8,849,263
$48,098 $1,146,605,706

$893,724,585 $883,469,447 $10,255,138 $162,715,017 $13,383,988 $16,995,862 $22,458,262 $51,433,454
$37,901,729
$20,541,722 $83,727,896
$5,839 $577,343 $257,036 $668,024 $82,219,654 $8,897,361 $8,849,263
$48,098 $1,149,064,859

Adult Addictive Diseases Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a continuum of programs, services and supports for adults who abuse alcohol and other drugs or who have a

chemical dependency. The purpose of this appropriation is also to provide assistance for compulsive gamblers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$43,399,766 $43,399,766 $30,236,757
$200,000

$43,399,766 $43,399,766 $30,236,757
$200,000

$43,399,766 $43,399,766 $30,236,757
$200,000

$43,399,766 $43,399,766 $30,236,757
$200,000

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Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Indirect FFID Temporary Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$30,036,757 $435,795 $200,000 $200,000 $234,903 $234,903 $892 $892
$20,130,488 $20,130,488 $20,130,488 $94,202,806

$30,036,757 $435,795 $200,000 $200,000 $234,903 $234,903 $892 $892
$20,130,488 $20,130,488 $20,130,488 $94,202,806

$30,036,757 $435,795 $200,000 $200,000 $234,903 $234,903 $892 $892
$20,130,488 $20,130,488 $20,130,488 $94,202,806

$30,036,757 $435,795 $200,000 $200,000 $234,903 $234,903 $892 $892
$20,130,488 $20,130,488 $20,130,488 $94,202,806

50.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$32,462

$32,462

$32,462

$32,462

50.2 Reclassify other funds as federal funds in accordance with State Accounting Office Financial Management Policies and Procedures.

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558 FFID Temporary Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$20,130,488
($20,130,488) $0

$20,130,488
($20,130,488) $0

$20,130,488 ($20,130,488)
$0

$20,130,488 ($20,130,488)
$0

50.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$22,123

$135,337

$155,684

50.100 -Adult Addictive Diseases Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a continuum of programs, services and supports for adults who abuse alcohol and other drugs or who have a

chemical dependency. The purpose of this appropriation is also to provide assistance for compulsive gamblers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$43,432,228 $43,454,351 $43,567,565 $43,587,912

State General Funds

$43,432,228 $43,454,351 $43,567,565 $43,587,912

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$50,367,245 $50,367,245 $50,367,245 $50,367,245

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959

$30,036,757 $30,036,757 $30,036,757 $30,036,757

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$20,130,488 $20,130,488

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$20,130,488 $20,130,488

FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558

$20,130,488 $20,130,488

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$435,795

$435,795

$435,795

$435,795

Intergovernmental Transfers

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$234,903

$234,903

$234,903

$234,903

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$234,903

$234,903

$234,903

$234,903

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Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$892 $892 $94,235,268

$892 $892 $94,257,391

$892 $892 $94,370,605

$892 $892 $94,390,952

Adult Developmental Disabilities Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote independence of adults with significant development disabilities through institutional care, community support

and respite, job readiness, training, and a crisis and access line.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Indirect FFID Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 FFID Temporary Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$186,574,002 $176,318,864
$10,255,138 $11,087,995 $11,087,995 $44,184,453 $44,184,453 $44,184,453 $31,047,693 $31,047,693 $30,636,459
$411,234 $272,894,143

$186,574,002 $176,318,864
$10,255,138 $11,087,995 $11,087,995 $44,184,453 $44,184,453 $44,184,453 $31,047,693 $31,047,693 $30,636,459
$411,234 $272,894,143

$186,574,002 $176,318,864
$10,255,138 $11,087,995 $11,087,995 $44,184,453 $44,184,453 $44,184,453 $31,047,693 $31,047,693 $30,636,459
$411,234 $272,894,143

$186,574,002 $176,318,864 $10,255,138 $11,087,995 $11,087,995 $44,184,453 $44,184,453 $44,184,453 $31,047,693 $31,047,693 $30,636,459
$411,234 $272,894,143

51.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$728,087

$728,087

$728,087

$728,087

51.2 Increase funds for 400 family supports, five crisis respite homes, and six mobile crisis teams to serve developmental disabilities consumers in community settings to meet the requirements of the State's settlement agreement with the United States Department of Justice.

State General Funds

$12,800,081 $12,800,081 $12,800,081 $12,800,081

51.3 Increase funds to annualize the cost of the FY 2011 150 waiver slots for the New Options Waiver (NOW) and Comprehensive Waiver (COMP) for the developmentally disabled to meet the requirements of the State's settlement agreement with the United States Department of Justice.

State General Funds

$7,092,697

$7,092,697

$7,092,697

$7,092,697

51.4 Increase funds for an additional 250 waiver slots for the NOW and COMP waivers for the developmentally disabled to meet the requirements of the State's settlement agreement with the United States Department of Justice.

State General Funds

$7,463,475

$7,463,475

$7,463,475

$7,463,475

51.5 Reduce funds to reflect savings from serving fewer consumers in institutions by closing one state hospital. (H and S:Recognize savings from moving hospital patients into community services)

State General Funds

($2,289,405) ($2,289,405) ($2,289,405) ($2,289,405)

51.6 Increase funds to reflect the loss of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) rate.

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State General Funds

$42,144,989 $42,144,989 $42,144,989 $42,144,989

51.7 Reclassify other funds as federal funds in accordance with State Accounting Office Financial Management Policies and Procedures.

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 FFIND Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558 FFID Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 FFID Temporary Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$30,636,459
$411,234
($30,636,459) ($411,234) $0

$30,636,459
$411,234
($30,636,459) ($411,234) $0

$30,636,459
$411,234 ($30,636,459)
($411,234) $0

$30,636,459
$411,234 ($30,636,459)
($411,234) $0

51.8 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$2,642,774

$4,032,696

$4,638,986

51.9 Increase funds for additional New Options Waivers/Comprehensive Supports Waivers to serve youth aging out of the Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) care. (S and CC:Increase funds for six months funding)

State General Funds

$680,411

$680,411

$680,411

51.100 -Adult Developmental Disabilities Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote independence of adults with significant development disabilities through institutional care, community support

and respite, job readiness, training, and a crisis and access line.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$254,513,926 $257,837,111 $259,227,033 $259,833,323

State General Funds

$244,258,788 $247,581,973 $248,971,895 $249,578,185

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$10,255,138 $10,255,138 $10,255,138 $10,255,138

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$42,135,688 $42,135,688 $42,135,688 $42,135,688

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$11,087,995 $11,087,995 $11,087,995 $11,087,995

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$30,636,459 $30,636,459

FFIND Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$30,636,459 $30,636,459

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$411,234

$411,234

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$411,234

$411,234

FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558

$411,234

$411,234

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$44,184,453 $44,184,453 $44,184,453 $44,184,453

Sales and Services

$44,184,453 $44,184,453 $44,184,453 $44,184,453

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$44,184,453 $44,184,453 $44,184,453 $44,184,453

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$340,834,067 $344,157,252 $345,547,174 $346,153,464

Adult Forensic Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide psychological evaluations of defendants, mental health screening and evaluations, inpatient mental health

treatment, competency remediation, forensic evaluation services, and supportive housing for forensic consumers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$52,707,405 $52,707,405

$52,707,405 $52,707,405

$52,707,405 $52,707,405

$52,707,405 $52,707,405

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$26,500 $26,500 $26,500 $52,733,905

$26,500 $26,500 $26,500 $52,733,905

$26,500 $26,500 $26,500 $52,733,905

$26,500 $26,500 $26,500 $52,733,905

52.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$7,980

$7,980

52.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$1,597,519

$7,980 $2,251,675

$7,980 $2,954,378

52.100 -Adult Forensic Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide psychological evaluations of defendants, mental health screening and evaluations, inpatient mental health

treatment, competency remediation, forensic evaluation services, and supportive housing for forensic consumers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$52,715,385 $54,312,904 $54,967,060 $55,669,763

State General Funds

$52,715,385 $54,312,904 $54,967,060 $55,669,763

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$26,500

$26,500

$26,500

$26,500

Sales and Services

$26,500

$26,500

$26,500

$26,500

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$26,500

$26,500

$26,500

$26,500

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$52,741,885 $54,339,404 $54,993,560 $55,696,263

Adult Mental Health Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, treatment, crisis stabilization, and residential services to facilitate rehabilitation and recovery for

adults with mental illnesses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Community Mental Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.958 Federal Funds Not Itemized Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$214,227,645 $214,227,645
$20,407,586 $6,715,219 $12,789,188
$903,179 $2,303,357 $2,303,357 $2,303,357 $236,938,588

$214,227,645 $214,227,645
$20,407,586 $6,715,219 $12,789,188
$903,179 $2,303,357 $2,303,357 $2,303,357 $236,938,588

$214,227,645 $214,227,645 $20,407,586
$6,715,219 $12,789,188
$903,179 $2,303,357 $2,303,357 $2,303,357 $236,938,588

$214,227,645 $214,227,645 $20,407,586
$6,715,219 $12,789,188
$903,179 $2,303,357 $2,303,357 $2,303,357 $236,938,588

53.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$423,645

$423,645

$423,645

$423,645

53.2 Increase funds for mental health consumers in community settings to meet the requirements of the State's settlement agreement with the United States Department of Justice.

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State General Funds

$32,013,760 $32,013,760 $32,013,760 $32,013,760

53.3 Increase funds to reflect the loss of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) rate.

State General Funds

$8,166,004

$8,166,004

$7,386,089

$7,386,089

53.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$1,793,764

$2,558,939

$5,063,148

53.100 -Adult Mental Health Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, treatment, crisis stabilization, and residential services to facilitate rehabilitation and recovery for

adults with mental illnesses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$254,831,054 $256,624,818 $256,610,078 $259,114,287

State General Funds

$254,831,054 $256,624,818 $256,610,078 $259,114,287

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$20,407,586 $20,407,586 $20,407,586 $20,407,586

Community Mental Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.958

$6,715,219

$6,715,219

$6,715,219

$6,715,219

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$12,789,188 $12,789,188 $12,789,188 $12,789,188

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$903,179

$903,179

$903,179

$903,179

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,303,357

$2,303,357

$2,303,357

$2,303,357

Sales and Services

$2,303,357

$2,303,357

$2,303,357

$2,303,357

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$2,303,357

$2,303,357

$2,303,357

$2,303,357

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$277,541,997 $279,335,761 $279,321,021 $281,825,230

Adult Nursing Home Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide skilled nursing home services to Georgians with mental retardation or developmental disabilities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,770,981 $2,770,981 $9,012,772 $9,012,772 $9,012,772 $11,783,753

$2,770,981 $2,770,981 $9,012,772 $9,012,772 $9,012,772 $11,783,753

$2,770,981 $2,770,981 $9,012,772 $9,012,772 $9,012,772 $11,783,753

$2,770,981 $2,770,981 $9,012,772 $9,012,772 $9,012,772 $11,783,753

54.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$65,841

$65,841

54.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$356,199

$65,841 $498,427

$65,841 $658,604

54.100 -Adult Nursing Home Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide skilled nursing home services to Georgians with mental retardation or developmental disabilities.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,836,822 $2,836,822 $9,012,772 $9,012,772 $9,012,772 $11,849,594

$3,193,021 $3,193,021 $9,012,772 $9,012,772 $9,012,772 $12,205,793

$3,335,249 $3,335,249 $9,012,772 $9,012,772 $9,012,772 $12,348,021

$3,495,426 $3,495,426 $9,012,772 $9,012,772 $9,012,772 $12,508,198

Child and Adolescent Addictive Diseases Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide services to children and adolescents for the safe withdrawal from abused substances and promote a transition to

productive living.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,097,715 $3,097,715 $10,976,086
$226,000 $10,750,086 $14,073,801

$3,097,715 $3,097,715 $10,976,086
$226,000 $10,750,086 $14,073,801

$3,097,715 $3,097,715 $10,976,086
$226,000 $10,750,086 $14,073,801

$3,097,715 $3,097,715 $10,976,086
$226,000 $10,750,086 $14,073,801

55.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$38,621

$38,621

55.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$38,621 $62,319

$38,621 $58,329

55.100 -Child and Adolescent Addictive Diseases Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide services to children and adolescents for the safe withdrawal from abused substances and promote a transition to

productive living.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,136,336

$3,136,336

$3,198,655

$3,194,665

State General Funds

$3,136,336

$3,136,336

$3,198,655

$3,194,665

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$10,976,086 $10,976,086 $10,976,086 $10,976,086

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$226,000

$226,000

$226,000

$226,000

Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959

$10,750,086 $10,750,086 $10,750,086 $10,750,086

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,112,422 $14,112,422 $14,174,741 $14,170,751

Child and Adolescent Developmental Disabilities

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, residential, support, and education services to promote independence for children and adolescents

with developmental disabilities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$8,462,945 $8,462,945 $2,898,692 $2,898,692

$8,462,945 $8,462,945 $2,898,692 $2,898,692

$8,462,945 $8,462,945 $2,898,692 $2,898,692

$8,462,945 $8,462,945 $2,898,692 $2,898,692

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$65,839 $5,839 $5,839 $60,000 $60,000 $11,427,476

$65,839 $5,839 $5,839 $60,000 $60,000 $11,427,476

$65,839 $5,839 $5,839 $60,000 $60,000 $11,427,476

$65,839 $5,839 $5,839 $60,000 $60,000 $11,427,476

56.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$54,031

$54,031

$54,031

$54,031

56.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$49,922

$91,304

$34,421

56.3 Reduce one-time funds for the Marcus Institute provided in HB948 (2010 Session). (H:Decrease waiting list for services provided to children with developmental disabilities)(S and CC:Restore funds for the Marcus Institute)

State General Funds

($235,000)

$0

$0

$0

56.4 Reduce funds to reflect an increase in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 65.80% to 65.95%.

State General Funds

($649,249)

($649,249)

56.100 -Child and Adolescent Developmental Disabilities

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, residential, support, and education services to promote independence for children and adolescents

with developmental disabilities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$8,281,976

$8,566,898

$7,959,031

$7,902,148

State General Funds

$8,281,976

$8,566,898

$7,959,031

$7,902,148

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,898,692

$2,898,692

$2,898,692

$2,898,692

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$2,898,692

$2,898,692

$2,898,692

$2,898,692

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$65,839

$65,839

$65,839

$65,839

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$5,839

$5,839

$5,839

$5,839

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$5,839

$5,839

$5,839

$5,839

Sales and Services

$60,000

$60,000

$60,000

$60,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$60,000

$60,000

$60,000

$60,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,246,507 $11,531,429 $10,923,562 $10,866,679

Child and Adolescent Forensic Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, treatment and residential services to children and adolescents clients referred by Georgia's criminal

justice or corrections system.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,099,895 $3,099,895 $3,099,895

$3,099,895 $3,099,895 $3,099,895

$3,099,895 $3,099,895 $3,099,895

$3,099,895 $3,099,895 $3,099,895

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57.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$16,970

$16,970

57.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$53,150

$16,970 $75,095

$16,970 $86,385

57.100 -Child and Adolescent Forensic Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, treatment and residential services to children and adolescents clients referred by Georgia's criminal

justice or corrections system.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,116,865

$3,170,015

$3,191,960

$3,203,250

State General Funds

$3,116,865

$3,170,015

$3,191,960

$3,203,250

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,116,865

$3,170,015

$3,191,960

$3,203,250

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, treatment, crisis stabilization, and residential services to children and adolescents with mental illness.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Community Mental Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.958 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts Federal Funds Transfers FF Grant to Local Educational Agencies CFDA84.010
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$67,817,429 $67,817,429
$9,432,552 $6,668,769 $2,763,783
$85,000 $85,000 $85,000 $2,584,781 $2,536,683 $2,536,683 $48,098 $48,098 $79,919,762

$67,817,429 $67,817,429
$9,432,552 $6,668,769 $2,763,783
$85,000 $85,000 $85,000 $2,584,781 $2,536,683 $2,536,683 $48,098 $48,098 $79,919,762

$67,817,429 $67,817,429 $9,432,552
$6,668,769 $2,763,783
$85,000 $85,000 $85,000 $2,584,781 $2,536,683 $2,536,683 $48,098 $48,098 $79,919,762

$67,817,429 $67,817,429 $9,432,552 $6,668,769 $2,763,783
$85,000 $85,000 $85,000 $2,584,781 $2,536,683 $2,536,683 $48,098 $48,098 $79,919,762

58.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$228,479

$228,479

$228,479

$228,479

58.2 Transfer funds from the Direct Care Support Services program related to the transition of child and adolescent programs to community settings to properly align expenditures.

State General Funds

$3,576,293

$3,576,293

$3,576,293

$3,576,293

58.3 Increase funds to reflect the loss of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) rate.

State General Funds

$3,790,838

$3,790,838

$3,278,460

$3,278,460

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58.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$171,878

$270,446

$357,357

58.100 -Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, treatment, crisis stabilization, and residential services to children and adolescents with mental illness.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$75,413,039 $75,584,917 $75,171,107 $75,258,018

State General Funds

$75,413,039 $75,584,917 $75,171,107 $75,258,018

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$9,432,552

$9,432,552

$9,432,552

$9,432,552

Community Mental Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.958

$6,668,769

$6,668,769

$6,668,769

$6,668,769

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$2,763,783

$2,763,783

$2,763,783

$2,763,783

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$85,000

$85,000

$85,000

$85,000

Sales and Services

$85,000

$85,000

$85,000

$85,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$85,000

$85,000

$85,000

$85,000

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$2,584,781

$2,584,781

$2,584,781

$2,584,781

State Funds Transfers

$2,536,683

$2,536,683

$2,536,683

$2,536,683

Agency to Agency Contracts

$2,536,683

$2,536,683

$2,536,683

$2,536,683

Federal Funds Transfers

$48,098

$48,098

$48,098

$48,098

FF Grant to Local Educational Agencies CFDA84.010

$48,098

$48,098

$48,098

$48,098

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$87,515,372 $87,687,250 $87,273,440 $87,360,351

Departmental Administration-Behavioral Health

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all mental health, developmental disabilities and addictive diseases programs of the

department.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Indirect FFID Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$33,974,332 $33,974,332
$4,378,613 $4,378,613
$399,476 $377,343 $377,343
$22,133 $22,133 $7,265,270 $7,265,270 $7,265,270 $46,017,691

$33,974,332 $33,974,332
$4,378,613 $4,378,613
$399,476 $377,343 $377,343
$22,133 $22,133 $7,265,270 $7,265,270 $7,265,270 $46,017,691

$33,974,332 $33,974,332 $4,378,613
$4,378,613 $399,476 $377,343 $377,343 $22,133 $22,133
$7,265,270 $7,265,270 $7,265,270 $46,017,691

$33,974,332 $33,974,332 $4,378,613 $4,378,613
$399,476 $377,343 $377,343
$22,133 $22,133 $7,265,270 $7,265,270 $7,265,270 $46,017,691

59.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($138,259)

($138,259)

($138,259)

($138,259)

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59.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$577,247

$577,247

$577,247

$577,247

59.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$127,120

$127,120

$127,120

$127,120

59.4 Transfer funds from the Department of Human Services related to the Department of Human Resources reorganization for software licensing.

State General Funds

$555,196

$555,196

$555,196

$555,196

59.5 Reclassify other funds as federal funds in accordance with State Accounting Office Financial Management Policies and Procedures.

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 FFIND Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 FFID Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,265,270
($7,265,270) $0

$7,265,270
($7,265,270) $0

$7,265,270 ($7,265,270)
$0

$7,265,270 ($7,265,270)
$0

59.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$476,979

$672,490

$773,594

59.100 -Departmental Administration-Behavioral Health

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all mental health, developmental disabilities and addictive diseases programs of the

department.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$35,095,636 $35,572,615 $35,768,126 $35,869,230

State General Funds

$35,095,636 $35,572,615 $35,768,126 $35,869,230

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$11,643,883 $11,643,883 $11,643,883 $11,643,883

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$4,378,613

$4,378,613

$4,378,613

$4,378,613

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$7,265,270

$7,265,270

FFIND Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$7,265,270

$7,265,270

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$399,476

$399,476

$399,476

$399,476

Intergovernmental Transfers

$377,343

$377,343

$377,343

$377,343

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$377,343

$377,343

$377,343

$377,343

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$22,133

$22,133

$22,133

$22,133

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$22,133

$22,133

$22,133

$22,133

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$47,138,995 $47,615,974 $47,811,485 $47,912,589

Direct Care and Support Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to operate seven state-owned and operated hospitals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized

$147,609,055 $147,609,055
$27,214,704 $668,024 $668,024

$147,609,055 $147,609,055
$27,214,704 $668,024 $668,024

$147,609,055 $147,609,055 $27,214,704
$668,024 $668,024

$147,609,055 $147,609,055 $27,214,704
$668,024 $668,024

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Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts Central State Hospital Food and Utility Sales
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$26,546,680 $26,546,680 $6,312,580 $6,312,580
$412,580 $5,900,000 $181,136,339

$26,546,680 $26,546,680
$6,312,580 $6,312,580
$412,580 $5,900,000 $181,136,339

$26,546,680 $26,546,680
$6,312,580 $6,312,580
$412,580 $5,900,000 $181,136,339

$26,546,680 $26,546,680 $6,312,580 $6,312,580
$412,580 $5,900,000 $181,136,339

60.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$821,810

$821,810

$821,810

$821,810

60.2 Transfer funds to the Child and Adolescent Mental Health program related to the transition of child and adolescent programs to community settings to properly align expenditures.

State General Funds

($3,576,293) ($3,576,293) ($3,576,293) ($3,576,293)

60.3 Reduce funds to reflect savings from serving fewer consumers in institutions by closing one state hospital. (H and S:Recognize savings from moving hospital patients into community services)

State General Funds

($3,270,191) ($3,270,191) ($3,270,191) ($3,270,191)

60.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$11,628,691

$5,657,590

$3,994,649

60.100 -Direct Care and Support Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to operate seven state-owned and operated hospitals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$141,584,381 $153,213,072 $147,241,971

State General Funds

$141,584,381 $153,213,072 $147,241,971

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$27,214,704 $27,214,704 $27,214,704

Royalties and Rents

$668,024

$668,024

$668,024

Royalties and Rents Not Itemized

$668,024

$668,024

$668,024

Sales and Services

$26,546,680 $26,546,680 $26,546,680

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$26,546,680 $26,546,680 $26,546,680

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$6,312,580

$6,312,580

$6,312,580

State Funds Transfers

$6,312,580

$6,312,580

$6,312,580

Agency to Agency Contracts

$412,580

$412,580

$412,580

Central State Hospital Food and Utility Sales

$5,900,000

$5,900,000

$5,900,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$175,111,665 $186,740,356 $180,769,255

$145,579,030 $145,579,030 $27,214,704
$668,024 $668,024 $26,546,680 $26,546,680 $6,312,580 $6,312,580 $412,580 $5,900,000 $179,106,314

Substance Abuse Prevention

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote the health and well-being of children, youth, families and communities through preventing the use and/or abuse

of alcohol, tobacco and drugs.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$121,792 $121,792 $12,425,661 $1,779,050 $10,646,611 $12,547,453

$121,792 $121,792 $12,425,661 $1,779,050 $10,646,611 $12,547,453

$121,792 $121,792 $12,425,661 $1,779,050 $10,646,611 $12,547,453

$121,792 $121,792 $12,425,661 $1,779,050 $10,646,611 $12,547,453

61.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$42,615

$42,615

61.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$42,615 $41,531

$42,615 $30,106

61.100 -Substance Abuse Prevention

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote the health and well-being of children, youth, families and communities through preventing the use and/or abuse

of alcohol, tobacco and drugs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$164,407

$164,407

$205,938

$194,513

State General Funds

$164,407

$164,407

$205,938

$194,513

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$12,425,661 $12,425,661 $12,425,661 $12,425,661

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,779,050

$1,779,050

$1,779,050

$1,779,050

Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959

$10,646,611 $10,646,611 $10,646,611 $10,646,611

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,590,068 $12,590,068 $12,631,599 $12,620,174

Developmental Disabilities, Governor's Council on

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote quality services and support for people with developmental disabilities and their families.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$50,607 $50,607 $2,427,624 $2,427,624 $2,478,231

$50,607 $50,607 $2,427,624 $2,427,624 $2,478,231

$50,607 $50,607 $2,427,624 $2,427,624 $2,478,231

$50,607 $50,607 $2,427,624 $2,427,624 $2,478,231

62.1 Reduce funds for contracts. State General Funds

($5,061)

($5,061)

($5,061)

($5,061)

62.100 -Developmental Disabilities, Governor's Council on

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote quality services and support for people with developmental disabilities and their families.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$45,546

$45,546

$45,546

State General Funds

$45,546

$45,546

$45,546

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,427,624

$2,427,624

$2,427,624

$45,546 $45,546 $2,427,624

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,427,624 $2,473,170

$2,427,624 $2,473,170

$2,427,624 $2,473,170

$2,427,624 $2,473,170

Sexual Offender Review Board

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is protecting Georgia's children by identifying convicted sexual offenders that present the greatest risk of sexually reoffending.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$767,059 $767,059 $767,059

$767,059 $767,059 $767,059

$767,059 $767,059 $767,059

$767,059 $767,059 $767,059

63.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan. State General Funds

$10,405

$9,054

$10,415

63.100 -Sexual Offender Review Board

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is protecting Georgia's children by identifying convicted sexual offenders that present the greatest risk of sexually reoffending.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$767,059

$777,464

$776,113

$777,474

State General Funds

$767,059

$777,464

$776,113

$777,474

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$767,059

$777,464

$776,113

$777,474

Section 16: Community Affairs, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Intergovernmental Transfers Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$25,665,615 $25,665,615 $167,430,169 $167,430,169 $11,514,015
$339,070 $9,895,929 $1,279,016 $204,609,799

$25,665,615 $25,665,615 $167,430,169 $167,430,169 $11,514,015
$339,070 $9,895,929 $1,279,016 $204,609,799

$25,665,615 $25,665,615 $167,430,169 $167,430,169 $11,514,015
$339,070 $9,895,929 $1,279,016 $204,609,799

$25,665,615 $25,665,615 $167,430,169 $167,430,169 $11,514,015
$339,070 $9,895,929 $1,279,016 $204,609,799

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Intergovernmental Transfers

Section Total - Final

$27,152,757 $27,219,935

$27,152,757 $27,219,935

$167,430,169 $167,430,169

$167,430,169 $167,430,169

$11,514,015 $11,514,015

$339,070

$339,070

$9,895,929

$9,895,929

$27,148,581 $27,148,581 $167,430,169 $167,430,169 $11,514,015
$339,070 $9,895,929

$27,220,193 $27,220,193 $167,430,169 $167,430,169 $11,514,015
$339,070 $9,895,929

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Sales and Services TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,279,016

$1,279,016

$1,279,016

$1,279,016

$206,096,941 $206,164,119 $206,092,765 $206,164,377

Building Construction

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain up-to-date minimum building construction standards for all new structures built in the state; to inspect factory

built (modular) buildings to ensure Georgia's minimum construction codes are met; to review proposed enhancements to local government construction codes;

and to provide professional training to building inspectors and builders on Georgia's construction codes.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$218,821 $218,821 $239,704 $239,704 $239,704 $458,525

$218,821 $218,821 $239,704 $239,704 $239,704 $458,525

$218,821 $218,821 $239,704 $239,704 $239,704 $458,525

$218,821 $218,821 $239,704 $239,704 $239,704 $458,525

64.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$273

$273

64.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$6,850

64.3 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$273 $5,960 ($1,564)

$273 $6,856 ($1,564)

64.100 -Building Construction

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain up-to-date minimum building construction standards for all new structures built in the state; to inspect factory

built (modular) buildings to ensure Georgia's minimum construction codes are met; to review proposed enhancements to local government construction codes;

and to provide professional training to building inspectors and builders on Georgia's construction codes.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$219,094

$225,944

$223,490

$224,386

State General Funds

$219,094

$225,944

$223,490

$224,386

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$239,704

$239,704

$239,704

$239,704

Sales and Services

$239,704

$239,704

$239,704

$239,704

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$239,704

$239,704

$239,704

$239,704

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$458,798

$465,648

$463,194

$464,090

Coordinated Planning

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that county and city governments meet the requirements of the Georgia Planning Act of 1989 by establishing

standards and procedures for comprehensive plans and reviewing plans submitted by local governments; to provide training and assistance to local governments

in completing comprehensive plans for quality growth by offering mapping and Geographical Information System (GIS) services, online planning tools, and

resource teams, and funding the regional planning efforts of Regional Commissions; and to provide annexation reports from Georgia cities to the U.S. Census

Bureau.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,471,871 $4,471,871
$69,038 $69,038 $192,015 $192,015 $192,015 $4,732,924

$4,471,871 $4,471,871
$69,038 $69,038 $192,015 $192,015 $192,015 $4,732,924

$4,471,871 $4,471,871
$69,038 $69,038 $192,015 $192,015 $192,015 $4,732,924

$4,471,871 $4,471,871
$69,038 $69,038 $192,015 $192,015 $192,015 $4,732,924

65.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$3,184

$3,184

65.2 Reduce funds for the 12 Regional Commissions.

State General Funds

($286,309)

($286,309)

65.3 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($95,000)

65.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$35,997

65.5 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$3,184 ($286,309) ($95,000)
$36,845 ($16,492)

$3,184 ($286,309) ($95,000)
$42,384 ($16,492)

65.100 -Coordinated Planning

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that county and city governments meet the requirements of the Georgia Planning Act of 1989 by establishing

standards and procedures for comprehensive plans and reviewing plans submitted by local governments; to provide training and assistance to local governments

in completing comprehensive plans for quality growth by offering mapping and Geographical Information System (GIS) services, online planning tools, and

resource teams, and funding the regional planning efforts of Regional Commissions; and to provide annexation reports from Georgia cities to the U.S. Census

Bureau.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,188,746

$4,129,743

$4,114,099

$4,119,638

State General Funds

$4,188,746

$4,129,743

$4,114,099

$4,119,638

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$69,038

$69,038

$69,038

$69,038

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$69,038

$69,038

$69,038

$69,038

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$192,015

$192,015

$192,015

$192,015

Sales and Services

$192,015

$192,015

$192,015

$192,015

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$192,015

$192,015

$192,015

$192,015

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,449,799

$4,390,796

$4,375,152

$4,380,691

Departmental Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,259,529 $1,259,529 $1,773,802 $1,773,802 $2,109,845
$83,091 $83,091 $1,445,366 $1,445,366 $581,388 $581,388 $5,143,176

$1,259,529 $1,259,529 $1,773,802 $1,773,802 $2,109,845
$83,091 $83,091 $1,445,366 $1,445,366 $581,388 $581,388 $5,143,176

$1,259,529 $1,259,529 $1,773,802 $1,773,802 $2,109,845
$83,091 $83,091 $1,445,366 $1,445,366 $581,388 $581,388 $5,143,176

$1,259,529 $1,259,529 $1,773,802 $1,773,802 $2,109,845
$83,091 $83,091 $1,445,366 $1,445,366 $581,388 $581,388 $5,143,176

66.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$17,556

$17,556

$17,556

$17,556

66.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($119,409)

($119,409)

($58,956)

($58,956)

66.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$41,035

$30,182

$34,720

66.4 Reduce funds and direct the agency to outsource payroll functions to the State Accounting Office's Shared Services initiative starting September 1, 2011. (CC:Complete a transition plan by January 1, 2012 to outsource payroll functions to the SAO's Shared Services initiative)

State General Funds

($35,777)

$0

66.100 -Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,157,676

$1,198,711

State General Funds

$1,157,676

$1,198,711

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,773,802

$1,773,802

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,773,802

$1,773,802

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,109,845

$2,109,845

Reserved Fund Balances

$83,091

$83,091

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$83,091

$83,091

Intergovernmental Transfers

$1,445,366

$1,445,366

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$1,445,366

$1,445,366

Sales and Services

$581,388

$581,388

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$581,388

$581,388

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,041,323

$5,082,358

$1,212,534 $1,212,534 $1,773,802 $1,773,802 $2,109,845
$83,091 $83,091 $1,445,366 $1,445,366 $581,388 $581,388 $5,096,181

$1,252,849 $1,252,849 $1,773,802 $1,773,802 $2,109,845
$83,091 $83,091 $1,445,366 $1,445,366 $581,388 $581,388 $5,136,496

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3699

Federal Community and Economic Development Programs

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer federal grant and loan programs to promote volunteerism and community and economic development among

local governments, development authorities, and private entities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,639,431 $1,639,431 $45,205,628 $45,205,628
$309,587 $243,318 $243,318
$66,269 $66,269 $47,154,646

$1,639,431 $1,639,431 $45,205,628 $45,205,628
$309,587 $243,318 $243,318
$66,269 $66,269 $47,154,646

$1,639,431 $1,639,431 $45,205,628 $45,205,628
$309,587 $243,318 $243,318
$66,269 $66,269 $47,154,646

$1,639,431 $1,639,431 $45,205,628 $45,205,628
$309,587 $243,318 $243,318
$66,269 $66,269 $47,154,646

68.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$11,016

$11,016

$11,016

$11,016

68.2 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($38,281)

($103,281)

($103,281)

($103,281)

68.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$28,115

$24,464

$28,142

68.4 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($6,908)

($6,908)

68.100 -Federal Community and Economic Development Programs

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer federal grant and loan programs to promote volunteerism and community and economic development among

local governments, development authorities, and private entities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,612,166

$1,575,281

$1,564,722

$1,568,400

State General Funds

$1,612,166

$1,575,281

$1,564,722

$1,568,400

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$45,205,628 $45,205,628 $45,205,628 $45,205,628

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$45,205,628 $45,205,628 $45,205,628 $45,205,628

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$309,587

$309,587

$309,587

$309,587

Intergovernmental Transfers

$243,318

$243,318

$243,318

$243,318

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$243,318

$243,318

$243,318

$243,318

Sales and Services

$66,269

$66,269

$66,269

$66,269

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$66,269

$66,269

$66,269

$66,269

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$47,127,381 $47,090,496 $47,079,937 $47,083,615

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Homeownership Programs

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to expand the supply of affordable housing through rehabilitation and construction financing, and to promote

homeownership for low and moderate income individuals by providing sustainable housing grants to local governments, administering mortgage and down

payment assistance programs for low and moderate income homebuyers, and offering homeownership counseling and home buyer education programs through a

partnership with private providers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $794,163 $794,163 $3,837,828 $3,837,828 $3,837,828 $4,631,991

$0 $0 $794,163 $794,163 $3,837,828 $3,837,828 $3,837,828 $4,631,991

$0 $0 $794,163 $794,163 $3,837,828 $3,837,828 $3,837,828 $4,631,991

$0 $0 $794,163 $794,163 $3,837,828 $3,837,828 $3,837,828 $4,631,991

69.100 -Homeownership Programs

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to expand the supply of affordable housing through rehabilitation and construction financing, and to promote

homeownership for low and moderate income individuals by providing sustainable housing grants to local governments, administering mortgage and down

payment assistance programs for low and moderate income homebuyers, and offering homeownership counseling and home buyer education programs through a

partnership with private providers.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$794,163

$794,163

$794,163

$794,163

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$794,163

$794,163

$794,163

$794,163

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,837,828

$3,837,828

$3,837,828

$3,837,828

Intergovernmental Transfers

$3,837,828

$3,837,828

$3,837,828

$3,837,828

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$3,837,828

$3,837,828

$3,837,828

$3,837,828

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,631,991

$4,631,991

$4,631,991

$4,631,991

Regional Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote access to Department services and assistance through a statewide network of regional representatives, to

provide technical assistance and grants to local communities to achieve goals relating to housing and community and economic development projects and

services that are in-line with the community's comprehensive plan, and to develop leadership infrastructure across local governments.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,080,551 $1,080,551
$105,625 $105,625 $175,000 $175,000 $175,000 $1,361,176

$1,080,551 $1,080,551
$105,625 $105,625 $175,000 $175,000 $175,000 $1,361,176

$1,080,551 $1,080,551
$105,625 $105,625 $175,000 $175,000 $175,000 $1,361,176

$1,080,551 $1,080,551
$105,625 $105,625 $175,000 $175,000 $175,000 $1,361,176

TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 2011

3701

71.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$2,172

$2,172

71.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$32,328

71.3 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($16,738)

71.4 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$2,172 $28,130 ($16,738) ($20,250)

$2,172 $32,359 ($16,738) ($20,250)

71.100 -Regional Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote access to Department services and assistance through a statewide network of regional representatives, to

provide technical assistance and grants to local communities to achieve goals relating to housing and community and economic development projects and

services that are in-line with the community's comprehensive plan, and to develop leadership infrastructure across local governments.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,082,723

$1,098,313

$1,073,865

$1,078,094

State General Funds

$1,082,723

$1,098,313

$1,073,865

$1,078,094

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$105,625

$105,625

$105,625

$105,625

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$105,625

$105,625

$105,625

$105,625

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$175,000

$175,000

$175,000

$175,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$175,000

$175,000

$175,000

$175,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$175,000

$175,000

$175,000

$175,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,363,348

$1,378,938

$1,354,490

$1,358,719

Rental Housing Programs

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide affordable rental housing to very low, low, and moderate-income households by allocating federal and state

housing tax credits on a competitive basis, by administering low-interest loans for affordable rental housing, by researching affordable housing issues, and by

providing tenant-based assistance to low income individuals and families allowing them to rent safe, decent, and sanitary dwelling units in the private rental

market.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,621,738 $2,621,738 $118,208,730 $118,208,730 $3,067,096 $3,067,096 $3,067,096 $123,897,564

$2,621,738 $2,621,738 $118,208,730 $118,208,730 $3,067,096 $3,067,096 $3,067,096 $123,897,564

$2,621,738 $2,621,738 $118,208,730 $118,208,730 $3,067,096 $3,067,096 $3,067,096 $123,897,564

$2,621,738 $2,621,738 $118,208,730 $118,208,730 $3,067,096 $3,067,096 $3,067,096 $123,897,564

72.1 Eliminate funds for down payment assistance and use existing funds to meet federal match requirement.

State General Funds

($2,621,738) ($2,621,738)

($2,621,738)

($2,621,738)

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72.100 -Rental Housing Programs

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide affordable rental housing to very low, low, and moderate-income households by allocating federal and state

housing tax credits on a competitive basis, by administering low-interest loans for affordable rental housing, by researching affordable housing issues, and by

providing tenant-based assistance to low income individuals and families allowing them to rent safe, decent, and sanitary dwelling units in the private rental

market.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$118,208,730 $118,208,730 $118,208,730 $118,208,730

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$118,208,730 $118,208,730 $118,208,730 $118,208,730

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,067,096

$3,067,096

$3,067,096

$3,067,096

Intergovernmental Transfers

$3,067,096

$3,067,096

$3,067,096

$3,067,096

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$3,067,096

$3,067,096

$3,067,096

$3,067,096

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$121,275,826 $121,275,826 $121,275,826 $121,275,826

Research and Surveys

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to conduct surveys and collect financial and management data from local governments and authorities in accordance with

Georgia law.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$374,162 $374,162 $374,162

$374,162 $374,162 $374,162

$374,162 $374,162 $374,162

$374,162 $374,162 $374,162

73.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$555

$555

73.2 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($16,691)

($16,691)

73.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$11,378

73.4 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$555 ($16,691)
$9,900 ($2,239)

$555 ($16,691) $11,388
($2,239)

73.100 -Research and Surveys

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to conduct surveys and collect financial and management data from local governments and authorities in accordance with

Georgia law.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$358,026

$369,404

$365,687

$367,175

State General Funds

$358,026

$369,404

$365,687

$367,175

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$358,026

$369,404

$365,687

$367,175

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Special Housing Initiatives

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the State Housing Trust Fund; to provide grants for providers of shelter and services to the homeless; to administer

loans and grants for affordable housing; to offer local communities collaboration and technical assistance in the development and implementation of an

affordable housing plan; and to provide for other special housing initiatives.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,107,892 $3,107,892 $1,254,596 $1,254,596 $1,107,466
$255,979 $255,979 $851,487 $851,487 $5,469,954

$3,107,892 $3,107,892 $1,254,596 $1,254,596 $1,107,466
$255,979 $255,979 $851,487 $851,487 $5,469,954

$3,107,892 $3,107,892 $1,254,596 $1,254,596 $1,107,466
$255,979 $255,979 $851,487 $851,487 $5,469,954

$3,107,892 $3,107,892 $1,254,596 $1,254,596 $1,107,466
$255,979 $255,979 $851,487 $851,487 $5,469,954

74.1 Eliminate one-time funds for the Columbus House of Mercy provided in HB 948 (2010 Session).

State General Funds

($75,000)

($75,000)

($75,000)

($75,000)

74.2 Reduce funds for the State Housing Trust Fund.

State General Funds

($70,000)

($70,000)

($70,000)

74.100 -Special Housing Initiatives

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the State Housing Trust Fund; to provide grants for providers of shelter and services to the homeless; to administer

loans and grants for affordable housing; to offer local communities collaboration and technical assistance in the development and implementation of an

affordable housing plan; and to provide for other special housing initiatives.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,032,892

$2,962,892

$2,962,892

$2,962,892

State General Funds

$3,032,892

$2,962,892

$2,962,892

$2,962,892

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,254,596

$1,254,596

$1,254,596

$1,254,596

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,254,596

$1,254,596

$1,254,596

$1,254,596

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,107,466

$1,107,466

$1,107,466

$1,107,466

Reserved Fund Balances

$255,979

$255,979

$255,979

$255,979

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$255,979

$255,979

$255,979

$255,979

Intergovernmental Transfers

$851,487

$851,487

$851,487

$851,487

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$851,487

$851,487

$851,487

$851,487

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,394,954

$5,324,954

$5,324,954

$5,324,954

State Community Development Programs

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist Georgia cities, small towns, and neighborhoods in the development of their core commercial areas and to

champion new development opportunities for rural Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$854,677 $854,677

$854,677 $854,677

$854,677 $854,677

$854,677 $854,677

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,000 $5,000 $320,793 $121,153 $121,153 $199,640 $199,640 $1,180,470

$5,000 $5,000 $320,793 $121,153 $121,153 $199,640 $199,640 $1,180,470

$5,000 $5,000 $320,793 $121,153 $121,153 $199,640 $199,640 $1,180,470

$5,000 $5,000 $320,793 $121,153 $121,153 $199,640 $199,640 $1,180,470

75.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$2,536

$2,536

75.2 Reduce funds for personnel. (H and S:Reduce funds for operations)

State General Funds

($91,738)

($20,000)

75.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$23,068

75.4 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$2,536 ($20,000) $20,072 ($10,395)

$2,536 ($20,000) $23,090 ($10,395)

75.100 -State Community Development Programs

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist Georgia cities, small towns, and neighborhoods in the development of their core commercial areas and to

champion new development opportunities for rural Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$765,475

$860,281

$846,890

$849,908

State General Funds

$765,475

$860,281

$846,890

$849,908

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$5,000

$5,000

$5,000

$5,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$5,000

$5,000

$5,000

$5,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$320,793

$320,793

$320,793

$320,793

Intergovernmental Transfers

$121,153

$121,153

$121,153

$121,153

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$121,153

$121,153

$121,153

$121,153

Sales and Services

$199,640

$199,640

$199,640

$199,640

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$199,640

$199,640

$199,640

$199,640

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,091,268

$1,186,074

$1,172,683

$1,175,701

State Economic Development Program

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants and loans to local governments and businesses and to leverage private investment in order to attract and

promote economic development and job creation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$6,560,084 $6,560,084
$13,587

$6,560,084 $6,560,084
$13,587

$6,560,084 $6,560,084
$13,587

$6,560,084 $6,560,084
$13,587

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,587 $154,681 $154,681 $154,681 $6,728,352

$13,587 $154,681 $154,681 $154,681 $6,728,352

$13,587 $154,681 $154,681 $154,681 $6,728,352

$13,587 $154,681 $154,681 $154,681 $6,728,352

76.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$221

$221

76.2 Increase funds for Regional Economic Business Assistance (REBA) grants.

State General Funds

$5,000,000

$5,000,000

76.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$1,782

76.4 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$221 $5,000,000
$1,550 ($2,605)

$221 $5,000,000
$1,783 ($2,605)

76.100 -State Economic Development Program

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants and loans to local governments and businesses and to leverage private investment in order to attract and

promote economic development and job creation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$11,560,305 $11,562,087 $11,559,250 $11,559,483

State General Funds

$11,560,305 $11,562,087 $11,559,250 $11,559,483

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$13,587

$13,587

$13,587

$13,587

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$13,587

$13,587

$13,587

$13,587

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$154,681

$154,681

$154,681

$154,681

Intergovernmental Transfers

$154,681

$154,681

$154,681

$154,681

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$154,681

$154,681

$154,681

$154,681

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,728,573 $11,730,355 $11,727,518 $11,727,751

Payments to Georgia Environmental Finance Authority

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for water, wastewater, solid waste, energy, and land conservation projects.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$286,358 $286,358 $286,358

$286,358 $286,358 $286,358

$286,358 $286,358 $286,358

$286,358 $286,358 $286,358

77.1 Reduce funds. State General Funds

($2,863)

($2,863)

($2,863)

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77.100 -Payments to Georgia Environmental Finance Authority

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for water, wastewater, solid waste, energy, and land conservation projects.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$286,358

$283,495

$283,495

State General Funds

$286,358

$283,495

$283,495

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$286,358

$283,495

$283,495

$283,495 $283,495 $283,495

Payments to Georgia Regional Transportation Authority

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve Georgia's mobility, air quality, and land use practices by operating the Xpress bus service, conducting

transportation improvement studies, producing an annual Air Quality Report, and reviewing Developments of Regional Impact.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,190,501 $3,190,501 $3,190,501

$3,190,501 $3,190,501 $3,190,501

$3,190,501 $3,190,501 $3,190,501

$3,190,501 $3,190,501 $3,190,501

78.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($15,396)

($15,396)

78.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$33,241

$33,241

78.3 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect projected expenditures in the Administration program.

State General Funds

($63,101)

($63,101)

78.4 Utilize existing federal funds for personnel in the Transportation Project Planning program.

State General Funds

($255,949)

($255,949)

78.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$93,381

78.6 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($28,893)

($15,396) $33,241 ($63,101) ($255,949) $81,254 ($28,893)

($15,396) $33,241 ($63,101) ($255,949) $93,470 ($28,893)

78.100 -Payments to Georgia Regional Transportation Authority

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve Georgia's mobility, air quality, and land use practices by operating the Xpress bus service, conducting

transportation improvement studies, producing an annual Air Quality Report, and reviewing Developments of Regional Impact.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,889,296

$2,953,784

$2,941,657

$2,953,873

State General Funds

$2,889,296

$2,953,784

$2,941,657

$2,953,873

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,889,296

$2,953,784

$2,941,657

$2,953,873

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Section 17: Community Health, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Nursing Home Provider Fees Hospital Provider Fee
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 ARRA-Promote Health Info Tech CFDA93.719 Federal Funds Not Itemized Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Intergovernmental Transfers Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Sales and Services Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Nursing Home Provider Fees Hospital Provider Fee
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Intergovernmental Transfers Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Sales and Services

Section Total - Continuation

$1,885,561,499 $1,885,561,499 $1,885,561,499 $1,885,561,499

$1,424,526,568 $1,424,526,568 $1,424,526,568 $1,424,526,568

$100,705,583 $100,705,583 $100,705,583 $100,705,583

$131,321,939 $131,321,939 $131,321,939 $131,321,939

$229,007,409 $229,007,409 $229,007,409 $229,007,409

$6,133,729,769 $6,133,729,769 $6,133,729,769 $6,133,729,769

$748,909,573 $748,909,573 $748,909,573 $748,909,573

$713,649

$713,649

$713,649

$713,649

$14,135,917 $14,135,917 $14,135,917 $14,135,917

$5,137,141,270 $5,137,141,270 $5,137,141,270 $5,137,141,270

$87,135

$87,135

$87,135

$87,135

$232,742,225 $232,742,225 $232,742,225 $232,742,225

$287,508,208 $287,508,208 $287,508,208 $287,508,208

$60,360,097 $60,360,097 $60,360,097 $60,360,097

$214,057,828 $214,057,828 $214,057,828 $214,057,828

$242,519

$242,519

$242,519

$242,519

$2,372,549

$2,372,549

$2,372,549

$2,372,549

$10,475,215 $10,475,215 $10,475,215 $10,475,215

$3,129,978,324 $3,129,978,324 $3,129,978,324 $3,129,978,324

$3,129,978,324 $3,129,978,324 $3,129,978,324 $3,129,978,324

$11,436,777,800 $11,436,777,800 $11,436,777,800 $11,436,777,800

Section Total - Final

$2,542,653,263 $2,458,388,080

$2,086,487,693 $2,002,222,510

$100,705,583 $100,705,583

$131,321,939 $131,321,939

$224,138,048 $224,138,048

$5,253,018,886 $5,125,316,298

$14,135,917 $14,135,917

$5,035,728,116 $4,911,701,178

$87,135

$87,135

$203,067,718 $199,392,068

$228,148,111 $235,948,111

$7,800,000

$214,057,828 $214,057,828

$1,242,519

$1,242,519

$2,372,549

$2,372,549

$2,441,066,583 $1,975,612,598
$109,993,998 $131,321,939 $224,138,048 $5,070,080,084 $14,135,917 $4,861,266,099
$87,135 $194,590,933 $234,648,111
$6,500,000 $214,057,828
$1,242,519 $2,372,549

$2,454,836,912 $1,997,183,668
$102,193,257 $131,321,939 $224,138,048 $5,143,452,391
$9,134,197 $4,934,926,126
$199,392,068 $234,648,111
$6,500,000 $214,057,828
$1,242,519 $2,372,549

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Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
State Funds Transfers TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,475,215 $10,475,215 $10,475,215 $10,475,215 $3,279,831,630 $3,403,377,767 $3,419,301,437 $3,386,913,865 $3,279,831,630 $3,403,377,767 $3,419,301,437 $3,386,913,865 $11,303,651,890 $11,223,030,256 $11,165,096,215 $11,219,851,279

Departmental Administration and Program Support

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all departmental programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Health Insurance Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$85,955,008 $85,823,213
$131,795 $253,657,941
$5,654,210 $224,711,005
$87,135 $23,205,591 $1,854,039
$242,519 $242,519 $1,611,520 $1,611,520 $21,102,191 $21,102,191 $21,102,191 $362,569,179

$85,955,008 $85,823,213
$131,795 $253,657,941
$5,654,210 $224,711,005
$87,135 $23,205,591 $1,854,039
$242,519 $242,519 $1,611,520 $1,611,520 $21,102,191 $21,102,191 $21,102,191 $362,569,179

$85,955,008 $85,823,213
$131,795 $253,657,941
$5,654,210 $224,711,005
$87,135 $23,205,591
$1,854,039 $242,519 $242,519
$1,611,520 $1,611,520 $21,102,191 $21,102,191 $21,102,191 $362,569,179

$85,955,008 $85,823,213
$131,795 $253,657,941
$5,654,210 $224,711,005
$87,135 $23,205,591 $1,854,039
$242,519 $242,519 $1,611,520 $1,611,520 $21,102,191 $21,102,191 $21,102,191 $362,569,179

82.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$42,034

$42,034

$42,034

$42,034

82.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$1,266,253

$1,266,253

$1,266,253

$1,266,253

82.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$224,555

$224,555

$224,555

$224,555

82.4 Transfer funds related to the Department of Human Resources reorganization from the Department of Human Services Departmental Administration program for Public Health telecommunications ($2,295,090) and software licensing ($237,186).

State General Funds

$2,532,276

$2,532,276

$2,532,276

$2,532,276

82.5 Reduce funds for personnel.

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State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($147,144) ($58,858) ($206,002)

($147,144) ($58,858) ($206,002)

($147,144) ($58,858) ($206,002)

($147,144) ($58,858) ($206,002)

82.6 Reduce funds for the annualized space consolidation savings.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($62,063) ($62,063) ($124,126)

($62,063) ($62,063) ($124,126)

($62,063) ($62,063) ($124,126)

($62,063) ($62,063) ($124,126)

82.7 Reduce funds for computer contracts to reflect savings from the transition to a new Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS) vendor.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($5,815,788) ($5,815,788) ($11,631,576)

($5,815,788) ($5,815,788) ($11,631,576)

($5,815,788) ($5,815,788) ($11,631,576)

($5,815,788) ($5,815,788) ($11,631,576)

82.8 Replace funds for a nursing home eligibility online processing system.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($200,000) $200,000
$0

($200,000) $200,000
$0

($200,000) $200,000
$0

($200,000) $200,000
$0

82.9 Replace funds with fraud control global settlement funds.

State General Funds Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($1,000,000) $1,000,000
$0

($1,000,000) $1,000,000
$0

($1,000,000) $1,000,000
$0

($1,000,000) $1,000,000
$0

82.10 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$1,193,505

$1,038,508

$1,194,641

82.11 Reduce funds to reflect administrative efficiencies.

State General Funds

($1,000,000)

($500,000)

($750,000)

82.98 Transfer funds to the new Department of Public Health Departmental Administration program.

State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($19,151,824) ($131,795)
($5,001,720) ($1,807,258)
($87,135) ($26,179,732)

82.100 -Departmental Administration and Program Support

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all departmental programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$82,795,131 $82,988,636 $83,333,639

State General Funds

$82,663,336 $82,856,841 $83,201,844

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$131,795

$131,795

$131,795

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$247,921,232 $247,921,232 $247,921,232

$63,956,153 $63,956,153
$241,025,119

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Federal Funds Not Itemized Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements
Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties
Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
State Funds Transfers Health Insurance Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,654,210 $218,974,296
$87,135 $23,205,591 $2,854,039 $1,242,519 $1,242,519 $1,611,520 $1,611,520 $21,102,191 $21,102,191 $21,102,191 $354,672,593

$5,654,210 $218,974,296
$87,135 $23,205,591 $2,854,039 $1,242,519 $1,242,519 $1,611,520 $1,611,520 $21,102,191 $21,102,191 $21,102,191 $354,866,098

$5,654,210 $218,974,296
$87,135 $23,205,591 $2,854,039 $1,242,519 $1,242,519 $1,611,520 $1,611,520 $21,102,191 $21,102,191 $21,102,191 $355,211,101

$652,490 $217,167,038
$23,205,591 $2,854,039 $1,242,519 $1,242,519 $1,611,520 $1,611,520 $21,102,191 $21,102,191 $21,102,191 $328,937,502

Health Care Access and Improvement

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants and other support services for programs that seek to improve health access and outcomes in rural and

underserved areas of Georgia through the State Office of Rural Health, the various commissions of the Office of Health Improvement, and the Office of Health

Information Technology and Transparency.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,244,337

$6,244,337

$6,244,337

$6,244,337

State General Funds

$6,244,337

$6,244,337

$6,244,337

$6,244,337

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$588,838

$588,838

$588,838

$588,838

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$172,588

$172,588

$172,588

$172,588

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$416,250

$416,250

$416,250

$416,250

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Sales and Services

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,933,175

$6,933,175

$6,933,175

$6,933,175

85.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$401

$401

$401

$401

85.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$23,190

$23,190

$23,190

$23,190

85.3 Reduce funds due to savings from the integration of health improvement and public health programs.

State General Funds

($623,829)

($623,829)

($623,829)

($623,829)

85.4 Reduce one-time funds for the Erlanger Life Force Air Ambulance Program provided in HB948 (2010 Session). (H and CC:Provide an on-going contract for operating cost with Erlanger Life Force Air Ambulance)

State General Funds

($600,000)

$0

($600,000)

$0

85.5 Reduce funds for Area Health Education Centers (AHECs).

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State General Funds

($106,426)

($106,426)

($106,426)

($106,426)

85.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$96,415

$83,894

$96,507

85.7 Reduce funds for the St. Joseph Mercy Care contract.

State General Funds

($10,140)

$0

$0

85.8 Increase funds for two "new start" Community Health Centers in Berrien and Baldwin Counties to be administered and contracted with the Georgia Association for Primary Health Care. (S and CC:Increase funds for an additional Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Putnam County and a behavioral health integrated FQHC in Rockdale County)

State General Funds

$500,000

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

85.97 Transfer funds to the new Department of Public Health Departmental Administration program for the Health Share Volunteer Unit.

State General Funds

($530,064)

85.98 Transfer funds for grants from the Board of Regents' Payments to the Georgia Cancer Coalition program to provide $207,000 to each of the following Regional Cancer Coalitions: Central Georgia Cancer Coalition, East Georgia Cancer Coalition, Northwest Georgia Regional Cancer Coalition, Southeast Georgia Cancer Alliance, Southwest Georgia Cancer Coalition, and West Central Georgia Cancer Coalition. (CC:NO)

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$1,242,000

$0

85.99

CC: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants and other support services for programs that seek to improve health access and outcomes in rural and underserved areas of Georgia through the State Office of Rural Health and the Office of Health Information Technology and Transparency. Senate: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants and other support services for programs that seek to improve health access and outcomes in rural and underserved areas of Georgia and support cancer research through the State Office of Rural Health, the Regional Cancer Coalitions of Georgia, and the Office of Health Information Technology and Transparency.

State General Funds

$0

$0

85.100 -Health Care Access and Improvement

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants and other support services for programs that seek to improve health access and outcomes in rural and

underserved areas of Georgia through the State Office of Rural Health and the Office of Health Information Technology and Transparency.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,937,673

$6,123,948

$7,263,567

$6,104,116

State General Funds

$4,937,673

$6,123,948

$6,021,567

$6,104,116

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$1,242,000

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$588,838

$588,838

$588,838

$588,838

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$172,588

$172,588

$172,588

$172,588

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$416,250

$416,250

$416,250

$416,250

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Sales and Services

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,626,511

$6,812,786

$7,952,405

$6,792,954

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Healthcare Facility Regulation

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to inspect and license long term care and health care facilities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,978,289 $6,978,289 $8,461,900 $5,521,905 $2,939,995
$72,549 $72,549 $72,549 $15,512,738

$6,978,289 $6,978,289 $8,461,900 $5,521,905 $2,939,995
$72,549 $72,549 $72,549 $15,512,738

$6,978,289 $6,978,289 $8,461,900 $5,521,905 $2,939,995
$72,549 $72,549 $72,549 $15,512,738

$6,978,289 $6,978,289 $8,461,900 $5,521,905 $2,939,995
$72,549 $72,549 $72,549 $15,512,738

86.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$1,161

$1,161

86.2 Reduce funds for six new state licensure inspectors provided for in HB948 (2010 Session).

State General Funds

($478,181)

($478,181)

86.3 Reduce funds for travel.

State General Funds

($128,727)

($128,727)

86.4 Eliminate funds for the Adult Day Care licensure.

State General Funds

($90,921)

($90,921)

86.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$129

86.6 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($378,000)

$1,161 ($478,181) ($128,727) ($90,921)
$112 ($378,000)

86.100 -Healthcare Facility Regulation

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to inspect and license long term care and health care facilities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,281,621

$5,903,750

State General Funds

$6,281,621

$5,903,750

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$8,461,900

$8,461,900

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$5,521,905

$5,521,905

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$2,939,995

$2,939,995

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$72,549

$72,549

Sales and Services

$72,549

$72,549

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$72,549

$72,549

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,816,070 $14,438,199

$5,903,733 $5,903,733 $8,461,900 $5,521,905 $2,939,995
$72,549 $72,549 $72,549 $14,438,182

$1,161
($478,181)
($128,727)
($90,921)
$129
($378,000)
$5,903,750 $5,903,750 $8,461,900 $5,521,905 $2,939,995
$72,549 $72,549 $72,549 $14,438,199

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Indigent Care Trust Fund

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support rural and other healthcare providers, primarily hospitals, that serve medically indigent Georgians.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Promote Health Info Tech CFDA93.719 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Hospital Authorities Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $257,789,618 $713,649 $257,075,969 $150,450,219 $139,386,524 $139,386,524 $2,200,000 $2,200,000 $8,863,695 $8,863,695 $408,239,837

$0 $0 $257,789,618 $713,649 $257,075,969 $150,450,219 $139,386,524 $139,386,524 $2,200,000 $2,200,000 $8,863,695 $8,863,695 $408,239,837

$0 $0 $257,789,618 $713,649 $257,075,969 $150,450,219 $139,386,524 $139,386,524 $2,200,000 $2,200,000 $8,863,695 $8,863,695 $408,239,837

$0 $0 $257,789,618 $713,649 $257,075,969 $150,450,219 $139,386,524 $139,386,524 $2,200,000 $2,200,000 $8,863,695 $8,863,695 $408,239,837

88.1 Reduce funds due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

ARRA-Promote Health Info Tech CFDA93.719

($713,649)

($713,649)

($713,649)

($713,649)

88.2 Provide for a Medicaid state plan change that would allow hospitals with medical education partnerships with Morehouse School of Medicine to receive supplemental Upper Payment Limit payments financed by federal Medicaid funds and the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce. (H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

88.3 Review utilizing the most recent data available to ensure Disproportionate Share Hospital payments are based on the best estimate of uncompensated Medicaid and uninsured patient care provided by hospitals during the year of payment. (H:YES)(S:Require review utilizing the most recent data available to ensure Disproportionate Share Hospital payments are based on the best estimate of uncompensated Medicaid and uninsured patient care provided by hospitals during the year of payment)(CC:Review utilizing the most recent data available to ensure Disproportionate Share Hospital payments are based on the best estimate of uncompensated Medicaid and uninsured patient care provided by hospitals during the year of payment)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

88.4 Recognize federal Health Information Exchange (HIE) funds ($2,500,000) and transfer to the Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission for a trauma communications network. (S:YES)(CC:YES)

ARRA-Health Development Initiative CFDA93.703

$0

$0

88.100 -Indigent Care Trust Fund

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support rural and other healthcare providers, primarily hospitals, that serve medically indigent Georgians.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$257,075,969 $257,075,969 $257,075,969 $257,075,969

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$257,075,969 $257,075,969 $257,075,969 $257,075,969

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$150,450,219 $150,450,219 $150,450,219 $150,450,219

Intergovernmental Transfers

$139,386,524 $139,386,524 $139,386,524 $139,386,524

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Hospital Authorities Sales and Services
Sales and Services Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties
Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$139,386,524 $2,200,000 $2,200,000 $8,863,695 $8,863,695
$407,526,188

$139,386,524 $2,200,000 $2,200,000 $8,863,695 $8,863,695
$407,526,188

$139,386,524 $2,200,000 $2,200,000 $8,863,695 $8,863,695
$407,526,188

$139,386,524 $2,200,000 $2,200,000 $8,863,695 $8,863,695
$407,526,188

Medicaid: Aged, Blind, and Disabled

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide health care access primarily to elderly and disabled individuals. There is also hereby appropriated to the

Department of Community Health a specific sum of money equal to all the provider fees paid to the Indigent Care Trust Fund created pursuant to Article 6A of

chapter 8 of Title 31. The sum of money is appropriated for payments to nursing homes pursuant to Article 6A.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Nursing Home Provider Fees Hospital Provider Fee
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Federal Funds Not Itemized Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Hospital Authorities
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Optional Medicaid Services Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$916,469,015 $759,659,035 $131,321,939
$25,488,041 $3,047,059,738
$414,644,129 $2,787,214
$2,629,628,395 $62,342,988 $62,342,988 $62,342,988
$267,288,632 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $4,293,160,373

$916,469,015 $759,659,035 $131,321,939
$25,488,041 $3,047,059,738
$414,644,129 $2,787,214
$2,629,628,395 $62,342,988 $62,342,988 $62,342,988
$267,288,632 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $4,293,160,373

$916,469,015 $759,659,035 $131,321,939 $25,488,041 $3,047,059,738 $414,644,129
$2,787,214 $2,629,628,395
$62,342,988 $62,342,988 $62,342,988 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $4,293,160,373

$916,469,015 $759,659,035 $131,321,939 $25,488,041 $3,047,059,738 $414,644,129
$2,787,214 $2,629,628,395
$62,342,988 $62,342,988 $62,342,988 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $4,293,160,373

93.1 Replace funds due to the expiration of the increased American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP).

State General Funds ARRA-Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$362,150,507 $362,150,507 $362,150,507 $362,150,507

($362,150,507) ($362,150,507) ($362,150,507) ($362,150,507)

$0

$0

$0

$0

93.2 Increase funds to restore a one-time reduction in FY2011 to Medicare Part D clawback payments.

State General Funds

$86,339,260 $86,339,260 $86,339,260 $86,339,260

93.3 Reduce funds to reflect an increase in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 65.80% to 65.95%.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($5,192,727) $5,192,727
$0

($5,192,727) $5,192,727
$0

($5,192,727) $5,192,727
$0

($5,192,727) $5,192,727
$0

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93.4 Reduce funds for underperforming contracts.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($10,425,225) ($20,192,176) ($30,617,401)

($10,425,225) ($20,192,176) ($30,617,401)

($10,425,225) ($20,192,176) ($30,617,401)

($10,425,225) ($20,192,176) ($30,617,401)

93.5 Reduce funds for Medicaid reimbursement by 1% for all providers excluding hospital and home and community based services. (H:Reduce Medicaid reimbursement by .5% for all providers excluding hospital and home and community based services)(S:Reduce Medicaid reimbursement by .5% for all providers excluding hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, home and community based services, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) and hospice)(CC:Reduce Medicaid reimbursement by .5% for all providers excluding hospitals, skilled nursing facilities and home and community based services)

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($6,747,649) ($13,070,689) ($19,818,338)

($3,373,825) ($6,534,617) ($9,908,442)

($1,539,444) ($2,981,684) ($4,521,128)

($1,539,444) ($2,981,684) ($4,521,128)

93.6 Reduce funds by increasing existing member copayments and implementing new copayments for members enrolled in the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) option. (CC:Reduce funds by increasing existing member copayments)

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($3,136,135) ($6,074,249) ($9,210,384)

($3,136,135) ($6,074,249) ($9,210,384)

($3,136,135) ($6,074,249) ($9,210,384)

($3,136,135) ($6,074,249) ($9,210,384)

93.7 Transfer funds from the Department of Corrections to reflect the relocation of medically fragile offenders to community nursing homes.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,030,300 $1,995,545 $3,025,845

$1,030,300 $1,995,545 $3,025,845

$1,030,300 $1,995,545 $3,025,845

$1,030,300 $1,995,545 $3,025,845

93.8 Eliminate funds for optional benefit coverage for adult vision, dental, and podiatry services. (H:NO)(S:NO)

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($6,163,079)

$0

$0

$0

($11,937,004)

$0

$0

$0

($18,100,083)

$0

$0

$0

93.9 Reduce funds to reflect estimated savings from drug company settlements.

State General Funds

($8,500,000) ($8,500,000) ($8,500,000) ($8,500,000)

93.10 Increase funds to reflect revised federal policies in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) that reduce fee-for-service Medicaid rebates.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,751,719 $15,013,976 $22,765,695

$7,751,719 $15,013,976 $22,765,695

$7,751,719 $15,013,976 $22,765,695

$7,751,719 $15,013,976 $22,765,695

93.11 Reduce funds due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

ARRA-Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

($52,493,622) ($52,493,622) ($52,493,622) ($52,493,622)

93.12 Increase funds to reflect the state share of Medicaid fraud settlement.

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State General Funds Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($7,800,000) $7,800,000
$0

($6,500,000) $6,500,000
$0

($6,500,000) $6,500,000
$0

93.13 Increase funds for 33 slots in the Independent Care Waiver Program (ICWP) to address the community waiting list.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$545,543 $1,056,639 $1,602,182

$545,543 $1,056,639 $1,602,182

$545,543 $1,056,639 $1,602,182

93.14 Increase funds to transition Medicaid eligibility from six month reviews to 12 month reviews while still requiring clients to report changes in their status outside of the review time, effective January 1, 2012.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,720,699

$0

$0

$5,269,606

$0

$0

$7,990,305

$0

$0

93.15 Authorize the Department of Community Health, through revenue generated by HB117, to increase provider reimbursement rates for nursing facilities and also long-term care services case-managed through the SOURCE program. (CC:YES)

State General Funds

$0

93.16 Authorize the Department of Community Health to increase the Nursing Home Provider Fee and to use the resulting revenues to rebase nursing facility provider reimbursement rates based on the most recent year cost report, to the extent that such revenues would be sufficient for that purpose. (CC:YES)

State General Funds

$0

93.100 -Medicaid: Aged, Blind, and Disabled

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide health care access primarily to elderly and disabled individuals. There is also hereby appropriated to the

Department of Community Health a specific sum of money equal to all the provider fees paid to the Indigent Care Trust Fund created pursuant to Article 6A of

chapter 8 of Title 31. The sum of money is appropriated for payments to nursing homes pursuant to Article 6A.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,333,575,986 $1,338,579,131 $1,338,992,813 $1,338,992,813

State General Funds

$1,176,766,006 $1,181,769,151 $1,182,182,833 $1,182,182,833

Nursing Home Provider Fees

$131,321,939 $131,321,939 $131,321,939 $131,321,939

Hospital Provider Fee

$25,488,041 $25,488,041 $25,488,041 $25,488,041

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,603,343,739 $2,628,143,060 $2,626,426,387 $2,626,426,387

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,787,214

$2,787,214

$2,787,214

$2,787,214

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$2,600,556,525 $2,625,355,846 $2,623,639,173 $2,623,639,173

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$62,342,988 $70,142,988 $68,842,988 $68,842,988

Reserved Fund Balances

$7,800,000

$6,500,000

$6,500,000

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$7,800,000

$6,500,000

$6,500,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$62,342,988 $62,342,988 $62,342,988 $62,342,988

Hospital Authorities

$62,342,988 $62,342,988 $62,342,988 $62,342,988

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$267,288,632 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $267,288,632

State Funds Transfers

$267,288,632 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $267,288,632

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Optional Medicaid Services Payments TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$267,288,632 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $4,266,551,345 $4,304,153,811 $4,301,550,820 $4,301,550,820

Medicaid: Low-Income Medicaid

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide healthcare access primarily to low-income individuals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Hospital Provider Fee
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Hospital Authorities
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Optional Medicaid Services Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$758,720,073 $456,254,166 $100,573,788 $201,892,119 $2,356,635,100 $334,265,444 $2,022,369,656
$12,328,316 $12,328,316 $12,328,316 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $3,141,100,336

$758,720,073 $456,254,166 $100,573,788 $201,892,119 $2,356,635,100 $334,265,444 $2,022,369,656
$12,328,316 $12,328,316 $12,328,316 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $3,141,100,336

$758,720,073 $456,254,166 $100,573,788 $201,892,119 $2,356,635,100 $334,265,444 $2,022,369,656 $12,328,316 $12,328,316 $12,328,316 $13,416,847
$13,416,847 $13,416,847 $3,141,100,336

$758,720,073 $456,254,166 $100,573,788 $201,892,119 $2,356,635,100 $334,265,444 $2,022,369,656 $12,328,316 $12,328,316 $12,328,316 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $3,141,100,336

94.1 Replace funds due to the expiration of the increased American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP).

State General Funds ARRA-Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$321,832,822 $321,832,822 $321,832,822 $321,832,822

($321,832,822) ($321,832,822) ($321,832,822) ($321,832,822)

$0

$0

$0

$0

94.2 Reduce funds to reflect an increase in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 65.80% to 65.95%.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($4,536,653) $4,536,653
$0

($4,536,653) $4,536,653
$0

($4,536,653) $4,536,653
$0

($4,536,653) $4,536,653
$0

94.3 Reduce funds to reflect the one-time retroactive reimbursement for the federal share of the Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS).

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($15,127,330) $15,127,330
$0

($15,127,330) $15,127,330
$0

($15,127,330) $15,127,330
$0

($15,127,330) $15,127,330
$0

94.4 Reduce funds for Medicaid reimbursement by 1% for all providers excluding hospital and home and community based services. (H:Reduce Medicaid reimbursement by .5% for all providers excluding hospital and home and community based services)(S:Reduce Medicaid reimbursement by .5% for all providers excluding hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, home and community based services, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) and hospice)(CC:Reduce Medicaid reimbursement by .5% for all providers excluding hospitals, skilled nursing facilities and home and community based services)

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State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($6,379,025) ($12,357,502) ($18,736,527)

($3,189,513) ($6,177,631) ($9,367,144)

($3,189,513) ($6,177,631) ($9,367,144)

($3,189,513) ($6,177,631) ($9,367,144)

94.5 Eliminate funds for optional benefit coverage for adult vision, dental, and podiatry services. (H:NO)(S:NO)

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($864,829)

$0

$0

$0

($1,675,050)

$0

$0

$0

($2,539,879)

$0

$0

$0

94.6 Reduce funds by increasing existing member copayments.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($360,456) ($698,151) ($1,058,607)

($360,456) ($698,151) ($1,058,607)

($360,456) ($698,151) ($1,058,607)

($360,456) ($698,151) ($1,058,607)

94.7 Reduce funds by removing the Care Management Organization (CMO) outpatient hospital reimbursement floor.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($4,541,378) ($8,796,002) ($13,337,380)

($4,541,378) ($8,796,002) ($13,337,380)

($4,541,378) ($8,796,002) ($13,337,380)

($4,541,378) ($8,796,002) ($13,337,380)

94.8 Reduce funds to reflect savings from the implementation of the Planning for Healthy Babies program.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($9,339,200) ($34,698,703) ($44,037,903)

($9,339,200) ($34,698,703) ($44,037,903)

($9,339,200) ($34,698,703) ($44,037,903)

($9,339,200) ($34,698,703) ($44,037,903)

94.9 Reduce funds to reflect anticipated performance bonus payments authorized in the Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($6,032,030) $6,032,030
$0

($6,528,003) $6,528,003
$0

($6,528,003) $6,528,003
$0

($6,032,030) $6,032,030
$0

94.10 Reduce funds to reflect estimated savings from drug company settlements.

State General Funds

($1,500,000) ($2,500,000) ($2,500,000) ($2,500,000)

94.11 Reduce funds to reflect revised federal policies in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act that increase managed care Medicaid rebates.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($12,723,662) ($24,643,921) ($37,367,583)

($14,223,662) ($27,549,207) ($41,772,869)

($14,223,662) ($27,549,207) ($41,772,869)

($14,223,662) ($27,549,207) ($41,772,869)

94.12 Reduce funds to reflect projected hospital provider payment collections.

Hospital Provider Fee Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($4,869,361) ($9,431,259) ($14,300,620)

($4,869,361) ($9,431,259) ($14,300,620)

($4,869,361) ($9,431,259) ($14,300,620)

($4,869,361) ($9,431,259) ($14,300,620)

94.13 Maintain 11 months of CMO capitation payments to reflect the delay of the capitation payment deferral from FY2011 to FY2012. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

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94.14 Reduce funds due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

ARRA-Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

($12,432,622) ($12,432,622) ($12,432,622) ($12,432,622)

94.15 Reduce funds based on projected benefit need.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($97,970,372) ($97,970,372) ($77,555,551) ($189,754,656) ($189,754,656) ($150,214,055) ($287,725,028) ($287,725,028) ($227,769,606)

94.16 Increase funds to transition Medicaid eligibility from six month reviews to 12 month reviews while still requiring clients to report changes in their status outside of the review time, effective January 1, 2012. (S:YES)(CC:NO)

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,348,298

$1,348,298

$0

$12,295,749

$2,611,461

$0

$18,644,047

$3,959,759

$0

94.17 Transfer funds from the Department of Human Services Federal Eligibility Benefit Services program for the "Express Lane" eligibility project which will simplify the Medicaid enrollment process. (S and CC:Increase funds for the "Express Lane" eligibility project which will simplify the Medicaid enrollment process)

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,300,000 $2,517,915 $3,817,915

$1,300,000 $2,517,915 $3,817,915

$1,300,000 $2,517,915 $3,817,915

94.18 Reduce funds by including the 2.25% premium tax within the existing administrative percentage for Care Management Organization (CMO) cap rate range development and implement a minimum Medical Loss Ratio (MLR) of 87%. (CC:NO)

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($20,153,324)

$0

($39,034,118)

$0

($59,187,442)

$0

94.19 Replace funds.

State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($1,619,469) $1,619,469
$0

($1,619,469) $1,619,469
$0

94.100 -Medicaid: Low-Income Medicaid

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide healthcare access primarily to low-income individuals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,014,278,971 $925,015,265 $899,861,941

State General Funds

$716,682,425 $627,418,719 $600,645,926

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$100,573,788 $100,573,788 $102,193,257

Hospital Provider Fee

$197,022,758 $197,022,758 $197,022,758

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,955,765,081 $1,786,269,697 $1,737,551,291

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$1,955,765,081 $1,786,269,697 $1,737,551,291

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$12,328,316 $12,328,316 $12,328,316

Intergovernmental Transfers

$12,328,316 $12,328,316 $12,328,316

$939,577,761 $640,361,746 $102,193,257 $197,022,758 $1,813,018,576 $1,813,018,576 $12,328,316 $12,328,316

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Hospital Authorities TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
State Funds Transfers Optional Medicaid Services Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,328,316 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $2,995,789,215

$12,328,316 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $2,737,030,125

$12,328,316 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $2,663,158,395

$12,328,316 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $2,778,341,500

PeachCare

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide health insurance coverage for qualified low-income Georgia children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Hospital Provider Fee
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Optional Medicaid Services Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$66,279,941 $64,652,692
$1,627,249 $209,536,634 $209,536,634
$151,783 $151,783 $151,783 $275,968,358

$66,279,941 $64,652,692
$1,627,249 $209,536,634 $209,536,634
$151,783 $151,783 $151,783 $275,968,358

$66,279,941 $64,652,692
$1,627,249 $209,536,634 $209,536,634
$151,783 $151,783 $151,783 $275,968,358

$66,279,941 $64,652,692 $1,627,249 $209,536,634 $209,536,634
$151,783 $151,783 $151,783 $275,968,358

95.1 Reduce funds to reflect an increase in the federal financial participation rate from 76.06% to 76.17%.

State General Funds State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($305,566) $305,566
$0

($305,566) $305,566
$0

($305,566) $305,566
$0

($305,566) $305,566
$0

95.2 Reduce funds by implementing new copayments for PeachCare members six years of age and older.

State General Funds State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($1,503,409) ($4,802,837) ($6,306,246)

($1,503,409) ($4,802,837) ($6,306,246)

($1,503,409) ($4,802,837) ($6,306,246)

($1,503,409) ($4,802,837) ($6,306,246)

95.3 Reduce funds for Medicaid reimbursement by 1% for all providers excluding hospital and home and community based services. (H:Reduce PeachCare reimbursement by .5% for all providers excluding hospital and home and community based services)(S:Reduce Medicaid reimbursement by .5% for all providers excluding hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, home and community based services, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) and hospice)(CC:Reduce PeachCare reimbursement by .5% for all providers excluding hospitals, skilled nursing facilities and home and community based services)

State General Funds State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($699,244) ($2,233,825) ($2,933,069)

($349,622) ($1,117,529) ($1,467,151)

($349,622) ($1,117,529) ($1,467,151)

($349,622) ($1,117,529) ($1,467,151)

95.4 Reduce funds by removing the Care Management Organization (CMO) outpatient hospital reimbursement floor.

State General Funds State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($590,123) ($1,885,225) ($2,475,348)

($590,123) ($1,885,225) ($2,475,348)

($590,123) ($1,885,225) ($2,475,348)

($590,123) ($1,885,225) ($2,475,348)

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95.5 Reduce funds to reflect revised federal policies in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act that increase managed care Medicaid rebates.

State General Funds State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($6,591,743) ($21,058,186) ($27,649,929)

($8,091,743) ($25,850,132) ($33,941,875)

($8,091,743) ($25,850,132) ($33,941,875)

($8,091,743) ($25,850,132) ($33,941,875)

95.6 Maintain 11 months of CMO capitation payments to reflect the delay of the capitation payment deferral from FY2011 to FY2012. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

95.7 Reduce funds by including the 2.25% premium tax within the existing administrative percentage for Care Management Organization (CMO) cap rate range development and implement a minimum Medical Loss Ratio (MLR) of 87%. (CC:NO)

State General Funds State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($1,502,049)

$0

($4,801,135)

$0

($6,303,184)

$0

95.100 -PeachCare

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide health insurance coverage for qualified low-income Georgia children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$56,589,856 $55,439,478 $53,937,429

State General Funds

$54,962,607 $53,812,229 $52,310,180

Hospital Provider Fee

$1,627,249

$1,627,249

$1,627,249

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$179,862,127 $176,186,477 $171,385,342

State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767

$179,862,127 $176,186,477 $171,385,342

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$151,783

$151,783

$151,783

State Funds Transfers

$151,783

$151,783

$151,783

Optional Medicaid Services Payments

$151,783

$151,783

$151,783

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$236,603,766 $231,777,738 $225,474,554

$55,439,478 $53,812,229 $1,627,249 $176,186,477 $176,186,477
$151,783 $151,783 $151,783 $231,777,738

State Health Benefit Plan

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a healthcare benefit for teachers and state employees that is competitive with other commercial benefit plans in

quality of care and access to providers; and to provide for the efficient management of provider fees and utilization rates. The employer contribution rate for the

teachers' health benefit plan for Fiscal Year 2011 shall not exceed 18.534% and for the state employees' health benefit plan for Fiscal Year 2011 shall not

exceed 22.165%.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances State Health Benefit Plan Reserves
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Health Insurance Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $60,360,097 $60,360,097 $60,360,097 $2,828,018,871 $2,828,018,871 $2,828,018,871 $2,888,378,968

$0 $0 $60,360,097 $60,360,097 $60,360,097 $2,828,018,871 $2,828,018,871 $2,828,018,871 $2,888,378,968

$0 $0 $60,360,097 $60,360,097 $60,360,097 $2,828,018,871 $2,828,018,871 $2,828,018,871 $2,888,378,968

$0 $0 $60,360,097 $60,360,097 $60,360,097 $2,828,018,871 $2,828,018,871 $2,828,018,871 $2,888,378,968

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97.1 Reduce funds by eliminating the Open Access Plan (OAP) and implementing additional plan design changes and employee cost sharing increases in Plan Year 2011.

Health Insurance Payments

($235,082,951) ($235,082,951) ($235,082,951) ($235,082,951)

97.2 Reduce funds for employee premium revenue due to the elimination of the OAP option.

Health Insurance Payments

($37,284,591) ($37,284,591) ($37,284,591) ($37,284,591)

97.3 Increase funds to reflect spousal and tobacco ($10 and $20) surcharge increases in Plan Year 2011.

Health Insurance Payments

$16,553,348 $16,553,348 $16,553,348 $16,553,348

97.4 Increase funds for a 10% employee premium increase in Plan Year 2012. (H:Increase employee premiums 20% in Plan Year 2012)(S:Increase employee premiums 19% in Plan Year 2012)(CC:Increase employee premiums 10% or as near as possible in Plan Year 2012)

Health Insurance Payments

$29,686,345 $59,372,690 $56,404,056 $29,686,345

97.5 Increase funds for the projected reimbursement available through the Early Retiree Reinsurance Program component of federal health care reform.

Health Insurance Payments

$110,000,000 $67,000,000 $67,000,000 $67,000,000

97.6 Increase funds for the projected cost of the federal health care reform requirement to cover 100% of preventive coverage as defined by regulations under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA).

Health Insurance Payments

$10,335,923 $10,335,923 $10,335,923 $10,335,923

97.7 Increase funds to reflect the projected cost of changes to coverage of dependent children required by PPACA: to allow coverage up to age 26, regardless of marital or student status, employment, residency, or financial dependence.

Health Insurance Payments

$113,197,064 $113,197,064 $113,197,064 $113,197,064

97.8 Increase funds for projected revenue ($36,662,023) generated from employees with dependents up to age 26 changing premium tiers, as well as the premium add-on amount ($38,267,521) to cover part of the projected cost of the expanded coverage.

Health Insurance Payments

$74,929,544 $74,929,544 $74,929,544 $74,929,544

97.9 Reduce funds due to the depletion of prior year reserves.

State Health Benefit Plan Reserves

($60,360,097) ($60,360,097) ($60,360,097) ($60,360,097)

97.10 Reduce funds to reflect revenue and expense projections.

Health Insurance Payments

($18,888,792) ($18,888,792) ($18,888,792) ($18,888,792)

97.11 Increase funds by implementing additional plan design changes to meet expected FY2012 expenses.

Health Insurance Payments

$37,326,621 $37,326,621 $37,326,621 $37,326,621

97.12 Increase funds for per member per month billing for non-certificated school service personnel from $162.72 to $218.20, effective December 2010. (H and CC:Effective July 1, 2011, increase from $218.20 to $246)(S:Effective July 1, 2011, increase from $218.20 to $271.45)

Health Insurance Payments

$49,080,795 $73,621,192 $94,500,111 $73,621,192

97.13 Delay implementation of direct billing for SHBP employer contributions. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

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97.14 Reduce funds to recognize savings from the health insurance companies covering members of the State Health Benefit Plan by incentivizing physicians to transition from open procedures to minimally invasive outpatient procedures for seven highly utilized procedures, unless the procedure is determined medically necessary. (S and CC:Recognize savings from maximizing the use of minimally invasive procedures in outpatient settings)

Health Insurance Payments

($21,888,651) ($21,888,651) ($21,888,651)

97.15 Increase funds to reflect an increase in the employer share to the State Health Benefit Plan.

Health Insurance Payments

$134,208,046 $132,221,431 $147,430,489

97.99 CC: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a healthcare benefit for teachers and state employees that is competitive with other commercial benefit plans in quality of care and access to providers; and to provide for the efficient management of provider fees and utilization rates.

State General Funds

$0

97.100 -State Health Benefit Plan

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a healthcare benefit for teachers and state employees that is competitive with other commercial benefit plans in

quality of care and access to providers; and to provide for the efficient management of provider fees and utilization rates.

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$2,977,872,177 $3,101,418,314 $3,117,341,984 $3,084,954,412

State Funds Transfers

$2,977,872,177 $3,101,418,314 $3,117,341,984 $3,084,954,412

Health Insurance Payments

$2,977,872,177 $3,101,418,314 $3,117,341,984 $3,084,954,412

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,977,872,177 $3,101,418,314 $3,117,341,984 $3,084,954,412

Georgia Composite Medical Board

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to license qualified applicants as physicians, physician's assistants, respiratory care professionals, perfusionists,

acupuncturists, orthotists, prosthetists, and auricular (ear) detoxification specialists. The purpose of this appropriation is also to investigate complaints and

discipline those who violate the Medical Practice Act or other laws governing the professional behavior of the Board licensees.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,907,596 $1,907,596 $1,907,596

$1,907,596 $1,907,596 $1,907,596

$1,907,596 $1,907,596 $1,907,596

$1,907,596 $1,907,596 $1,907,596

100.1 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$36,915

$36,915

$36,915

$36,915

100.2 Reduce funds to reflect savings from co-locating the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce and the Georgia Composite Medical Board and consolidating administrative support. (H and S:Reflect rent ($6,665) and administrative ($33,787) savings from co-locating the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce and the Georgia Composite Medical Board)(CC:Restore funds for rent)

State General Funds

($163,452)

($40,452)

($40,452)

($33,787)

100.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$56,269

$48,961

$56,322

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100.100 -Georgia Composite Medical Board

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to license qualified applicants as physicians, physician's assistants, respiratory care professionals, perfusionists,

acupuncturists, orthotists, prosthetists, and auricular (ear) detoxification specialists. The purpose of this appropriation is also to investigate complaints and

discipline those who violate the Medical Practice Act or other laws governing the professional behavior of the Board licensees.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,781,059

$1,960,328

$1,953,020

$1,967,046

State General Funds

$1,781,059

$1,960,328

$1,953,020

$1,967,046

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,781,059

$1,960,328

$1,953,020

$1,967,046

Medical Education Board, State

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure an adequate supply of physicians in rural areas of the state, and to provide a program to aid promising medical

students.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,134,706 $1,134,706 $1,134,706

$1,134,706 $1,134,706 $1,134,706

$1,134,706 $1,134,706 $1,134,706

$1,134,706 $1,134,706 $1,134,706

102.1 Reduce funds for the medical fair by pursuing private sponsorship.

State General Funds

($42,723)

($42,723)

($42,723)

($42,723)

102.2 Reduce funds for medical scholarships.

State General Funds

($80,000)

($80,000)

($80,000)

($80,000)

102.97 Transfer funds to the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Board Administration program to reflect the consolidation of the Boards.

State General Funds

($221,983)

($221,983)

($221,983)

($221,983)

102.98 Transfer funds for the medical scholarship and loan repayment programs to the new Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Physicians for Rural Areas program to reflect the consolidation of the State Medical Education Board with the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce.

State General Funds

($790,000)

($790,000)

($790,000)

($790,000)

Physician Workforce, Georgia Board for: Board Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all agency programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$613,360 $613,360 $613,360

$613,360 $613,360 $613,360

$613,360 $613,360 $613,360

$613,360 $613,360 $613,360

103.1 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$1,244

$1,244

$1,244

$1,244

103.2

Reduce funds for savings from co-locating the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce and the Georgia Composite Medical Board and consolidating administrative support. (H:Reflect rent ($68,233), equipment ($7,000) and administrative ($137,767) savings from co-locating the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce and the Georgia Composite Medical Board)(S and CC:Reflect rent ($45,498), equipment ($11,500) and administrative ($137,767) savings from co-locating the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce and the Georgia Composite Medical Board)

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State General Funds

($90,000)

($213,000)

($194,765)

($194,765)

103.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$17,578

$15,294

$17,594

103.98 Transfer funds from the State Medical Education Board program to reflect the consolidation of the Boards. (H and S:Transfer funds from the State Medical Education Board to the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce to reflect the consolidation of the Boards and eliminate excess board per diem)

State General Funds

$221,983

$216,983

$216,983

$216,983

103.100 -Physician Workforce, Georgia Board for: Board Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all agency programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$746,587

$636,165

State General Funds

$746,587

$636,165

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$746,587

$636,165

$652,116 $652,116 $652,116

$654,416 $654,416 $654,416

Physician Workforce, Georgia Board for: Graduate Medical Education

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to address the physician workforce needs of Georgia communities through the support and development of medical

education programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,479,244 $8,479,244 $8,479,244

$8,479,244 $8,479,244 $8,479,244

$8,479,244 $8,479,244 $8,479,244

$8,479,244 $8,479,244 $8,479,244

104.1 Reduce funds for Georgia residency programs. (H:Provide an additional $75,000 to the base funding ($200,000) for the Houston Medical new program development)(S:Provide an additional $75,000 to develop new osteopathic medical residency programs)(CC:Provide an additional $75,000 to the base funding ($200,000) for the continued development of new and existing osteopathic medical residency programs)

State General Funds

($675,886)

($600,886)

($600,886)

($600,886)

104.2 Reflect federal matching funds for Emory University School of Medicine Family Practice Residency Capitation program, consistent with all other hospital Family Practice Residency Capitation programs. (CC:YES)

State General Funds

$0

104.100 -Physician Workforce, Georgia Board for: Graduate Medical Education

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to address the physician workforce needs of Georgia communities through the support and development of medical

education programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,803,358

$7,878,358

$7,878,358

$7,878,358

State General Funds

$7,803,358

$7,878,358

$7,878,358

$7,878,358

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,803,358

$7,878,358

$7,878,358

$7,878,358

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Physician Workforce, Georgia Board for: Mercer School of Medicine Grant

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for the Mercer University School of Medicine to help ensure an adequate supply of primary and other

needed physician specialists through a public/private partnership with the State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$21,615,287 $21,615,287 $21,615,287

$21,615,287 $21,615,287 $21,615,287

$21,615,287 $21,615,287 $21,615,287

$21,615,287 $21,615,287 $21,615,287

105.1 Reduce funds for Mercer University School of Medicine operating grant.

State General Funds

($1,945,376)

($1,945,376)

($945,376) ($1,445,376)

105.100 -Physician Workforce, Georgia Board for: Mercer School of Medicine Grant Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for the Mercer University School of Medicine to help ensure an adequate supply of primary and other

needed physician specialists through a public/private partnership with the State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$19,669,911 $19,669,911 $20,669,911 $20,169,911

State General Funds

$19,669,911 $19,669,911 $20,669,911 $20,169,911

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$19,669,911 $19,669,911 $20,669,911 $20,169,911

Physician Workforce, Georgia Board for: Morehouse School of Medicine Grant Continuation Budget The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for the Morehouse School of Medicine to help ensure an adequate supply of primary and other needed physician specialists through a public/private partnership with the State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,122,357 $8,122,357 $8,122,357

$8,122,357 $8,122,357 $8,122,357

$8,122,357 $8,122,357 $8,122,357

$8,122,357 $8,122,357 $8,122,357

106.1 Increase funds due to the expiration of the increased American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP).

State General Funds

$3,604,538

$3,604,538

$3,604,538

$3,604,538

106.2 Reduce funds for the Morehouse School of Medicine operating grant.

State General Funds

($1,055,421) ($1,055,421) ($1,055,421) ($1,055,421)

106.3 Reflect a Medicaid state plan change that would allow hospitals with medical education partnerships with Morehouse School of Medicine to receive supplemental Upper Payment Limit payments financed by federal Medicaid funds and the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce. (H:YES)(S:YES)

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$20,669,125 $20,669,125 $20,669,125

106.100 -Physician Workforce, Georgia Board for: Morehouse School of Medicine Grant Appropriation (HB 78) The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for the Morehouse School of Medicine to help ensure an adequate supply of primary and other needed physician specialists through a public/private partnership with the State of Georgia.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
Physician Workforce, Georgia Board for: Physicians for Rural Areas TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds

$10,671,474 $10,671,474
$10,671,474

$10,671,474 $10,671,474 $20,669,125 $20,669,125 $31,340,599

Continuation Budget

$0

$0

$0

$0

$10,671,474 $10,671,474 $20,669,125 $20,669,125 $31,340,599
$0 $0

$10,671,474 $10,671,474 $20,669,125 $20,669,125 $31,340,599
$0 $0

107.98 Transfer funds for the medical scholarship and loan repayment programs from the State Medical Education Board program to reflect the consolidation

with the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce.

State General Funds

$790,000

$790,000

$790,000

$790,000

107.99

CC: The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure an adequate supply of physicians in rural areas of the state, and to provide a program of aid to promising medical students. Senate: The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure an adequate supply of physicians in rural areas of the state, and to provide a program of aid to promising medical students. House: The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure an adequate supply of physicians in rural areas of the state, and to provide a program of aid to promising medical students. Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure an adequate supply of physicians in rural areas of the state, and to provide a program of aid to promising medical students.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

107.100 -Physician Workforce, Georgia Board for: Physicians for Rural Areas

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure an adequate supply of physicians in rural areas of the state, and to provide a program of aid to promising medical

students.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$790,000

$790,000

$790,000

$790,000

State General Funds

$790,000

$790,000

$790,000

$790,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$790,000

$790,000

$790,000

$790,000

Physician Workforce, Georgia Board for: Undergraduate Medical Education Continuation Budget The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure an adequate supply of primary care and other needed physician specialists through a public/private partnership with medical schools in Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,042,286 $3,042,286 $3,042,286

$3,042,286 $3,042,286 $3,042,286

$3,042,286 $3,042,286 $3,042,286

$3,042,286 $3,042,286 $3,042,286

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108.1 Reduce funds for medical education at private institutions. State General Funds

($310,650)

($310,650)

($310,650)

($310,650)

108.100 -Physician Workforce, Georgia Board for: Undergraduate Medical Education Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure an adequate supply of primary care and other needed physician specialists through a public/private partnership

with medical schools in Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,731,636

$2,731,636

$2,731,636

$2,731,636

State General Funds

$2,731,636

$2,731,636

$2,731,636

$2,731,636

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,731,636

$2,731,636

$2,731,636

$2,731,636

Physician Workforce, Georgia Board of: Cancer Clinicians and Scientists

Continuation Budget

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$0

$0

State General Funds

$0

$0

750.97 Transfer funds from the Board of Regents' Payments to the Georgia Cancer Coalition program for Distinguished Cancer Clinicians and Scientists

grants and one grant management position ($65,596). (CC:NO)

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$6,426,946

$0

750.99

CC: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants to assist Georgia's research universities, medical schools and nursing in recruiting top cancer researchers. Senate: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants to assist Georgia's research universities, medical schools and nursing in recruiting top cancer researchers.

State General Funds

$0

$0

750.100 -Physician Workforce, Georgia Board of: Cancer Clinicians and Scientists

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants to assist Georgia's research universities, medical schools and nursing in recruiting top cancer

researchers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,426,946

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$6,426,946

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,426,946

Section 18: Corrections, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers

Section Total - Continuation

$971,895,293 $971,895,293
$90,601,645 $84,877,269 $5,724,376 $36,863,965
$9,239,293

$971,895,293 $971,895,293
$90,601,645 $84,877,269
$5,724,376 $36,863,965 $9,239,293

$971,895,293 $971,895,293 $90,601,645 $84,877,269
$5,724,376 $36,863,965 $9,239,293

$971,895,293 $971,895,293 $90,601,645 $84,877,269
$5,724,376 $36,863,965 $9,239,293

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Royalties and Rents Sales and Services TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$655,104

$655,104

$655,104

$655,104

$26,969,568 $26,969,568 $26,969,568 $26,969,568

$1,099,360,903 $1,099,360,903 $1,099,360,903 $1,099,360,903

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Royalties and Rents Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$1,036,535,215 $1,052,468,349

$1,036,535,215 $1,052,468,349

$5,724,376

$5,724,376

$5,724,376

$5,724,376

$36,863,965 $36,863,965

$9,239,293

$9,239,293

$655,104

$655,104

$26,969,568 $26,969,568

$1,079,123,556 $1,095,056,690

$1,053,004,332 $1,053,004,332
$5,724,376 $5,724,376 $37,238,965 $9,239,293
$655,104 $27,344,568 $1,095,967,673

$1,054,856,930 $1,054,856,930
$5,724,376 $5,724,376 $37,238,965 $9,239,293
$655,104 $27,344,568 $1,097,820,271

Bainbridge Probation Substance Abuse Treatment Center

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide housing, academic education, counseling, and substance abuse treatment for probationers who require more

security and supervision than provided by regular community supervision.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,069,045 $6,069,045
$172,046 $172,046 $172,046 $6,241,091

$6,069,045 $6,069,045
$172,046 $172,046 $172,046 $6,241,091

$6,069,045 $6,069,045
$172,046 $172,046 $172,046 $6,241,091

$6,069,045 $6,069,045
$172,046 $172,046 $172,046 $6,241,091

109.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$769

$769

$769

109.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($3,847)

($3,847)

($3,847)

109.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$28,157

$28,157

$28,157

109.4 Transfer funds to the Parole Revocation Centers program to more accurately align funds based on projected expenditures.

State General Funds

($210,000)

($210,000)

($210,000)

109.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$121,607

$105,814

$769 ($3,847) $28,157 ($210,000) $121,722

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109.100 -Bainbridge Probation Substance Abuse Treatment Center

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide housing, academic education, counseling, and substance abuse treatment for probationers who require more

security and supervision than provided by regular community supervision.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,884,124

$6,005,731

$5,989,938

$6,005,846

State General Funds

$5,884,124

$6,005,731

$5,989,938

$6,005,846

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$172,046

$172,046

$172,046

$172,046

Sales and Services

$172,046

$172,046

$172,046

$172,046

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$172,046

$172,046

$172,046

$172,046

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,056,170

$6,177,777

$6,161,984

$6,177,892

County Jail Subsidy

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to reimburse counties for the costs of incarcerating state prisoners in their local facilities after sentencing.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,596,724 $9,596,724 $9,596,724

$9,596,724 $9,596,724 $9,596,724

$9,596,724 $9,596,724 $9,596,724

$9,596,724 $9,596,724 $9,596,724

110.100 -County Jail Subsidy

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to reimburse counties for the costs of incarcerating state prisoners in their local facilities after sentencing.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$9,596,724

$9,596,724

$9,596,724

$9,596,724

State General Funds

$9,596,724

$9,596,724

$9,596,724

$9,596,724

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,596,724

$9,596,724

$9,596,724

$9,596,724

Departmental Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect and serve the citizens of Georgia by providing an effective and efficient department that administers a balanced

correctional system.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$51,589,453 $51,589,453
$1,996,812 $1,996,812
$223,273 $223,273 $223,273 $53,809,538

$51,589,453 $51,589,453
$1,996,812 $1,996,812
$223,273 $223,273 $223,273 $53,809,538

$51,589,453 $51,589,453 $1,996,812
$1,996,812 $223,273 $223,273 $223,273
$53,809,538

$51,589,453 $51,589,453 $1,996,812 $1,996,812
$223,273 $223,273 $223,273 $53,809,538

111.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$4,754

111.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($1,775,034)

$4,754 ($1,775,034)

$4,754 ($1,775,034)

$4,754 ($1,775,034)

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111.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$264,029

$264,029

$264,029

$264,029

111.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$1,136,633

$989,022

$1,137,715

111.5 Reduce funds for personnel and operations.

State General Funds

($964,207)

$0

$0

111.6 Reduce funds for the contract with the University of Cincinnati for the evaluation of Day Reporting Centers.

State General Funds

($160,567)

($160,567)

($160,567)

111.7 Reduce funds for the contract with the University of Georgia for Leadership Corrections.

State General Funds

($60,100)

$0

$0

111.8 Reduce funds and require counties and municipalities to contribute towards the cost of correctional officers in local inmate construction projects utilizing the Department of Community Affairs "tier" system to grant waivers.

State General Funds Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($375,000) $375,000
$0

($375,000) $375,000
$0

111.100 -Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect and serve the citizens of Georgia by providing an effective and efficient department that administers a balanced

correctional system.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$50,083,202 $50,034,961 $50,536,657 $50,685,350

State General Funds

$50,083,202 $50,034,961 $50,536,657 $50,685,350

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,996,812

$1,996,812

$1,996,812

$1,996,812

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,996,812

$1,996,812

$1,996,812

$1,996,812

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$223,273

$223,273

$598,273

$598,273

Sales and Services

$223,273

$223,273

$598,273

$598,273

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$223,273

$223,273

$598,273

$598,273

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$52,303,287 $52,255,046 $53,131,742 $53,280,435

Detention Centers

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide housing, academic education, vocational training, work details, counseling, and substance abuse treatment for

probationers who require more security or supervision than provided by regular community supervision.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers

$26,482,516 $26,482,516
$252,380 $252,380 $4,831,241
$16,491

$26,482,516 $26,482,516
$252,380 $252,380 $4,831,241
$16,491

$26,482,516 $26,482,516
$252,380 $252,380 $4,831,241
$16,491

$26,482,516 $26,482,516
$252,380 $252,380 $4,831,241
$16,491

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Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services
Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$16,491 $4,814,750 $4,814,750 $31,566,137

$16,491 $4,814,750 $4,814,750 $31,566,137

$16,491 $4,814,750 $4,814,750 $31,566,137

$16,491 $4,814,750 $4,814,750 $31,566,137

112.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$7,477

$7,477

112.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($57,428)

($57,428)

112.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$199,406

$199,406

112.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$817,043

$7,477 ($57,428) $199,406 $710,936

$7,477 ($57,428) $199,406 $817,821

112.100 -Detention Centers

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide housing, academic education, vocational training, work details, counseling, and substance abuse treatment for

probationers who require more security or supervision than provided by regular community supervision.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$26,631,971 $27,449,014 $27,342,907 $27,449,792

State General Funds

$26,631,971 $27,449,014 $27,342,907 $27,449,792

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$252,380

$252,380

$252,380

$252,380

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$252,380

$252,380

$252,380

$252,380

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$4,831,241

$4,831,241

$4,831,241

$4,831,241

Intergovernmental Transfers

$16,491

$16,491

$16,491

$16,491

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$16,491

$16,491

$16,491

$16,491

Sales and Services

$4,814,750

$4,814,750

$4,814,750

$4,814,750

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$4,814,750

$4,814,750

$4,814,750

$4,814,750

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$31,715,592 $32,532,635 $32,426,528 $32,533,413

Food and Farm Operations

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to manage timber, raise crops and livestock, and produce dairy items used in preparing meals for offenders.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$26,376,059 $26,376,059
$1,069,721 $1,069,721 $2,100,000 $2,100,000 $2,100,000 $29,545,780

$26,376,059 $26,376,059
$1,069,721 $1,069,721 $2,100,000 $2,100,000 $2,100,000 $29,545,780

$26,376,059 $26,376,059 $1,069,721
$1,069,721 $2,100,000 $2,100,000 $2,100,000 $29,545,780

$26,376,059 $26,376,059 $1,069,721 $1,069,721 $2,100,000 $2,100,000 $2,100,000 $29,545,780

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113.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$951

$951

$951

$951

113.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($10,716)

($10,716)

($10,716)

($10,716)

113.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$8,770

$8,770

$8,770

$8,770

113.4 Transfer funds from the State Prisons program based on a reduction in payments to Central State Hospital for meals for offenders absorbed into the system after facility closures in the Milledgeville area.

State General Funds

$1,385,533

$1,385,533

$1,385,533

$1,385,533

113.5 Increase funds by annualizing the fast track units at Augusta State Medical Prison (ASMP), Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Prison (GDCP), Telfair State Prison, and Central State Prison.

State General Funds

$219,239

$219,239

$219,239

$219,239

113.6 Reduce funds by annualizing the closure of Metro State Prison.

State General Funds

($354,479)

($354,479)

($354,479)

($354,479)

113.7 Reduce funds by annualizing the closure of three Pre-Release Centers and closing three additional Pre-Release Centers in January (six months).

State General Funds

($290,455)

($290,455)

($290,455)

($290,455)

113.8 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$40,175

$34,958

$40,214

113.100 -Food and Farm Operations

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to manage timber, raise crops and livestock, and produce dairy items used in preparing meals for offenders.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$27,334,902 $27,375,077 $27,369,860 $27,375,116

State General Funds

$27,334,902 $27,375,077 $27,369,860 $27,375,116

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,069,721

$1,069,721

$1,069,721

$1,069,721

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,069,721

$1,069,721

$1,069,721

$1,069,721

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,100,000

$2,100,000

$2,100,000

$2,100,000

Sales and Services

$2,100,000

$2,100,000

$2,100,000

$2,100,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$2,100,000

$2,100,000

$2,100,000

$2,100,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$30,504,623 $30,544,798 $30,539,581 $30,544,837

Health

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide the required constitutional level of physical, dental, and mental health care to all inmates of the state correctional

system.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$209,288,263 $209,288,263
$8,390,000

$209,288,263 $209,288,263
$8,390,000

$209,288,263 $209,288,263
$8,390,000

$209,288,263 $209,288,263
$8,390,000

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Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,390,000 $8,390,000 $217,678,263

$8,390,000 $8,390,000 $217,678,263

$8,390,000 $8,390,000 $217,678,263

$8,390,000 $8,390,000 $217,678,263

114.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$2,201

$2,201

$2,201

$2,201

114.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($3,847)

($3,847)

($3,847)

($3,847)

114.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$90,471

$90,471

$90,471

$90,471

114.4 Increase funds to annualize the fast track units at Augusta State Medical Prison (ASMP), Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Prison (GDCP),

Telfair State Prison, and Central State Prison.

State General Funds

$2,147,658

$2,147,658

$2,147,658

$2,147,658

114.5 Reduce funds by annualizing the closure of Metro State Prison.

State General Funds

($3,474,800) ($3,474,800) ($3,474,800) ($3,474,800)

114.6 Reduce funds by annualizing the closure of three Pre-Release Centers and closing three additional Pre-Release Centers in January (six months).

State General Funds

($1,003,636) ($1,003,636) ($1,003,636) ($1,003,636)

114.7 Reduce funds by annualizing the closure of Men's State Prison.

State General Funds

($1,196,070) ($1,196,070) ($1,196,070) ($1,196,070)

114.8 Reduce funds to recognize savings ($1,969,700) and transfer funds to Medicaid ($1,030,300) to reflect the relocation of medically fragile inmates to community nursing homes.

State General Funds

($3,000,000) ($3,000,000) ($3,000,000) ($3,000,000)

114.9 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$356,899

$310,549

$357,238

114.10 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($653,207)

($653,207)

114.11 Begin the process to privatize inmate healthcare beginning in the third quarter of FY2012. (S:YES)(CC:Evaluate privatization options for inmate healthcare and report findings to the General Assembly by January 1, 2012)

State General Funds

$0

$0

114.100 -Health

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide the required constitutional level of physical, dental, and mental health care to all inmates of the state correctional

system.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$202,850,240 $203,207,139 $202,507,582 $202,554,271

State General Funds

$202,850,240 $203,207,139 $202,507,582 $202,554,271

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,390,000 $8,390,000 $8,390,000 $211,240,240

$8,390,000 $8,390,000 $8,390,000 $211,597,139

$8,390,000 $8,390,000 $8,390,000 $210,897,582

$8,390,000 $8,390,000 $8,390,000 $210,944,271

Offender Management

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate and operate the following agency wide support services to ensure public safety: canine units, the County

Correctional Institutions program, Correctional Emergency Response Teams, inmate classification, inmate diagnostics, the jail coordination unit, the release

and agreements unit, and tactical squads.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$42,060,619 $42,060,619
$30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $42,090,619

$42,060,619 $42,060,619
$30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $42,090,619

$42,060,619 $42,060,619
$30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $42,090,619

$42,060,619 $42,060,619
$30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $42,090,619

115.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$652

$652

$652

$652

115.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($18,135)

($18,135)

($18,135)

($18,135)

115.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$23,079

$23,079

$23,079

$23,079

115.4 Reduce funds by annualizing the transfer of funds and four positions to the Clemency Decisions program of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles to gain efficiencies in the clemency release process.

State General Funds

($133,625)

($133,625)

($133,625)

($133,625)

115.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$107,552

$93,584

$107,653

115.100 -Offender Management

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate and operate the following agency wide support services to ensure public safety: canine units, the County

Correctional Institutions program, Correctional Emergency Response Teams, inmate classification, inmate diagnostics, the jail coordination unit, the release

and agreements unit, and tactical squads.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$41,932,590 $42,040,142 $42,026,174 $42,040,243

State General Funds

$41,932,590 $42,040,142 $42,026,174 $42,040,243

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$30,000

$30,000

$30,000

$30,000

Sales and Services

$30,000

$30,000

$30,000

$30,000

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$30,000 $41,962,590

$30,000 $42,070,142

$30,000 $42,056,174

$30,000 $42,070,243

Parole Revocation Centers

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide housing, academic education, vocational training, work details, counseling, and substance abuse treatment for

parole violators in a secure and supervised setting.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,228,798 $4,228,798
$7,500 $7,500 $405,000 $405,000 $405,000 $4,641,298

$4,228,798 $4,228,798
$7,500 $7,500 $405,000 $405,000 $405,000 $4,641,298

$4,228,798 $4,228,798
$7,500 $7,500 $405,000 $405,000 $405,000 $4,641,298

$4,228,798 $4,228,798
$7,500 $7,500 $405,000 $405,000 $405,000 $4,641,298

116.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$782

$782

$782

$782

116.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($6,869)

($6,869)

($6,869)

($6,869)

116.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$34,619

$34,619

$34,619

$34,619

116.4 Transfer funds from the Bainbridge Probation Substance Abuse Treatment Center program to more accurately align funds based on projected expenditures.

State General Funds

$210,000

$210,000

$210,000

$210,000

116.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$153,451

$133,523

$153,597

116.100 -Parole Revocation Centers

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide housing, academic education, vocational training, work details, counseling, and substance abuse treatment for

parole violators in a secure and supervised setting.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,467,330

$4,620,781

$4,600,853

$4,620,927

State General Funds

$4,467,330

$4,620,781

$4,600,853

$4,620,927

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$7,500

$7,500

$7,500

$7,500

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$7,500

$7,500

$7,500

$7,500

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$405,000

$405,000

$405,000

$405,000

Sales and Services

$405,000

$405,000

$405,000

$405,000

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$405,000 $4,879,830

$405,000 $5,033,281

$405,000 $5,013,353

$405,000 $5,033,427

Private Prisons

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to contract with private companies to provide cost effective prison facilities that ensure public safety.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$86,295,849 $86,295,849 $86,295,849

$86,295,849 $86,295,849 $86,295,849

$86,295,849 $86,295,849 $86,295,849

$86,295,849 $86,295,849 $86,295,849

117.1 Increase funds for two new private prison facilities for six months (1,500 beds) and four months (1,150 beds).

State General Funds

$13,338,161 $13,338,161 $13,338,161

$13,338,161

117.100 -Private Prisons

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to contract with private companies to provide cost effective prison facilities that ensure public safety.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$99,634,010 $99,634,010 $99,634,010 $99,634,010

State General Funds

$99,634,010 $99,634,010 $99,634,010 $99,634,010

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$99,634,010 $99,634,010 $99,634,010 $99,634,010

Probation Supervision

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to supervise probationers in Day Reporting Centers, the Savannah Impact Program, intensive or specialized probation, and

field supervision.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$86,230,396 $86,230,396
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $86,330,396

$86,230,396 $86,230,396
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $86,330,396

$86,230,396 $86,230,396
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $86,330,396

$86,230,396 $86,230,396
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $86,330,396

118.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$13,013

$13,013

118.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($226,139)

($226,139)

118.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$638,839

$638,839

118.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$2,695,090

$13,013 ($226,139) $638,839 $2,345,086

$13,013 ($226,139) $638,839 $2,697,654

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118.100 -Probation Supervision

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to supervise probationers in Day Reporting Centers, the Savannah Impact Program, intensive or specialized probation, and

field supervision.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$86,656,109 $89,351,199 $89,001,195 $89,353,763

State General Funds

$86,656,109 $89,351,199 $89,001,195 $89,353,763

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Sales and Services

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$86,756,109 $89,451,199 $89,101,195 $89,453,763

State Prisons

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide housing, academic education, religious support, vocational training, counseling, and substance abuse treatment

for violent and/or repeat offenders, or nonviolent offenders who have exhausted all other forms of punishment in a secure, well supervised setting; to assist in the

reentry of these offenders back into society through the use of Pre-Release Centers; and to provide fire services and work details to the Department, state

agencies, and local communities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$396,228,454 $396,228,454
$87,275,232 $84,877,269 $2,397,963 $20,612,405
$9,222,802 $9,222,802
$655,104 $655,104 $10,734,499 $10,734,499 $504,116,091

$396,228,454 $396,228,454
$87,275,232 $84,877,269
$2,397,963 $20,612,405 $9,222,802 $9,222,802
$655,104 $655,104 $10,734,499 $10,734,499 $504,116,091

$396,228,454 $396,228,454 $87,275,232 $84,877,269
$2,397,963 $20,612,405 $9,222,802
$9,222,802 $655,104 $655,104
$10,734,499 $10,734,499 $504,116,091

$396,228,454 $396,228,454 $87,275,232 $84,877,269
$2,397,963 $20,612,405 $9,222,802 $9,222,802
$655,104 $655,104 $10,734,499 $10,734,499 $504,116,091

119.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$94,701

$94,701

$94,701

$94,701

119.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($605,051)

($605,051)

($605,051)

($605,051)

119.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$3,141,575

$3,141,575

$3,141,575

$3,141,575

119.4 Increase funds to annualize the fast track units at Augusta State Medical Prison (ASMP), Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Prison (GDCP), Telfair State Prison, and Central State Prison.

State General Funds

$3,213,817

$3,213,817

$3,213,817

$3,213,817

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119.5 Transfer funds to the Food and Farm Operations program based on a reduction in payments to Central State Hospital for meals for offenders absorbed into the system after facility closures in the Milledgeville area.

State General Funds

($1,385,533) ($1,385,533) ($1,385,533) ($1,385,533)

119.6 Reduce funds by annualizing the closure of Metro State Prison.

State General Funds

($15,243,399) ($15,243,399) ($15,243,399) ($15,243,399)

119.7 Reduce funds by annualizing the closure of three Pre-Release Centers and closing three additional Pre-Release Centers in January (six months).

State General Funds

($9,361,933) ($9,361,933) ($9,361,933) ($9,361,933)

119.8 Reduce funds by annualizing the closure of Men's State Prison.

State General Funds

($3,379,134) ($3,379,134) ($3,379,134) ($3,379,134)

119.9 Reduce start-up funds for fast-track expansion at Augusta State Medical Prison (ASMP), Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Prison (GDCP), Telfair State Prison, and Central State Prison.

State General Funds

($3,717,830) ($3,717,830) ($3,717,830) ($3,717,830)

119.10 Replace funds lost due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. (H:Restore 97% of ARRA funding)(CC:Restore 99% of ARRA funding)

State General Funds ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$84,877,989 ($84,877,269)
$720

$82,331,649 ($84,877,269)
($2,545,620)

$84,877,269 ($84,877,269)
$0

$84,028,496 ($84,877,269)
($848,773)

119.11 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$14,431,425 $12,557,253 $14,445,156

119.12 Reduce funds for program operations contracts.

State General Funds

($166,463)

$0

$0

119.13 Eliminate funds for the private security and maintenance contracts at State Offices South and reduce the trainee food contract. (S and CC:Restore funds for the trainee food contract)

State General Funds

($818,911)

($247,712)

($247,712)

119.14 Reduce funds for consulting and moving contracts.

State General Funds

($61,673)

($61,673)

119.15 Realize cost avoidance due to increased utilization of Accountability Courts. (S:YES)(CC:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

119.100 -State Prisons

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide housing, academic education, religious support, vocational training, counseling, and substance abuse treatment

for violent and/or repeat offenders, or nonviolent offenders who have exhausted all other forms of punishment in a secure, well supervised setting; to assist in the

reentry of these offenders back into society through the use of Pre-Release Centers; and to provide fire services and work details to the Department, state

agencies, and local communities.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$453,863,656 $453,863,656
$2,397,963 $2,397,963 $20,612,405 $9,222,802 $9,222,802
$655,104 $655,104 $10,734,499 $10,734,499 $476,874,024

$464,763,367 $464,763,367
$2,397,963 $2,397,963 $20,612,405 $9,222,802 $9,222,802
$655,104 $655,104 $10,734,499 $10,734,499 $487,773,735

$466,110,804 $466,110,804
$2,397,963 $2,397,963 $20,612,405 $9,222,802 $9,222,802
$655,104 $655,104 $10,734,499 $10,734,499 $489,121,172

$467,149,934 $467,149,934
$2,397,963 $2,397,963 $20,612,405 $9,222,802 $9,222,802
$655,104 $655,104 $10,734,499 $10,734,499 $490,160,302

Transitional Centers

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide "work release," allowing inmates to obtain and maintain a paying job in the community, while still receiving

housing, academic education, counseling, and substance abuse treatment in a structured center.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$27,449,117 $27,449,117 $27,449,117

$27,449,117 $27,449,117 $27,449,117

$27,449,117 $27,449,117 $27,449,117

$27,449,117 $27,449,117 $27,449,117

120.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$4,963

$4,963

120.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($40,666)

($40,666)

120.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$186,943

$186,943

120.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$789,847

$4,963 ($40,666) $186,943 $687,271

$4,963 ($40,666) $186,943 $790,597

120.100 -Transitional Centers

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide "work release," allowing inmates to obtain and maintain a paying job in the community, while still receiving

housing, academic education, counseling, and substance abuse treatment in a structured center.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$27,600,357 $28,390,204 $28,287,628 $28,390,954

State General Funds

$27,600,357 $28,390,204 $28,287,628 $28,390,954

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$27,600,357 $28,390,204 $28,287,628 $28,390,954

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Section 19: Defense, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Royalties and Rents Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$8,660,548 $8,660,548 $31,030,723 $31,030,723 $1,186,558
$17,305 $151,022 $1,018,231 $40,877,829

$8,660,548 $8,660,548 $31,030,723 $31,030,723 $1,186,558
$17,305 $151,022 $1,018,231 $40,877,829

$8,660,548 $8,660,548 $31,030,723 $31,030,723 $1,186,558
$17,305 $151,022 $1,018,231 $40,877,829

$8,660,548 $8,660,548 $31,030,723 $31,030,723 $1,186,558
$17,305 $151,022 $1,018,231 $40,877,829

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Royalties and Rents Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$8,438,339

$8,862,242

$8,438,339

$8,862,242

$30,862,483 $30,862,483

$30,862,483 $30,862,483

$1,186,558

$1,186,558

$17,305

$17,305

$151,022

$151,022

$1,018,231

$1,018,231

$40,487,380 $40,911,283

Departmental Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administration to the organized militia in the State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,106,941 $1,106,941
$409,445 $409,445
$12,942 $12,942 $12,942 $1,529,328

$1,106,941 $1,106,941
$409,445 $409,445
$12,942 $12,942 $12,942 $1,529,328

$8,837,060 $8,837,060 $31,030,723 $31,030,723 $1,186,558
$17,305 $151,022 $1,018,231 $41,054,341
$1,106,941 $1,106,941
$409,445 $409,445
$12,942 $12,942 $12,942 $1,529,328

$8,862,426 $8,862,426 $31,030,723 $31,030,723 $1,186,558
$17,305 $151,022 $1,018,231 $41,079,707
$1,106,941 $1,106,941
$409,445 $409,445
$12,942 $12,942 $12,942 $1,529,328

121.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$1,952

121.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($146)

$1,952 ($146)

$1,952 ($146)

$1,952 ($146)

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121.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$7,303

$7,303

121.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$36,696

$7,303 $31,930

$7,303 $36,730

121.100 -Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administration to the organized militia in the State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,116,050

$1,152,746

State General Funds

$1,116,050

$1,152,746

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$409,445

$409,445

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$409,445

$409,445

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$12,942

$12,942

Sales and Services

$12,942

$12,942

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$12,942

$12,942

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,538,437

$1,575,133

$1,147,980 $1,147,980
$409,445 $409,445
$12,942 $12,942 $12,942 $1,570,367

$1,152,780 $1,152,780
$409,445 $409,445
$12,942 $12,942 $12,942 $1,575,167

Military Readiness

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide an Army National Guard, Air National Guard, and State Defense Force for the state of Georgia that can be

activated and deployed at the direction of the President or the Governor for a man made crisis or natural disaster.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,442,330 $4,442,330 $20,240,930 $20,240,930 $1,173,616
$17,305 $17,305 $151,022 $151,022 $1,005,289 $1,005,289 $25,856,876

$4,442,330 $4,442,330 $20,240,930 $20,240,930 $1,173,616
$17,305 $17,305 $151,022 $151,022 $1,005,289 $1,005,289 $25,856,876

$4,442,330 $4,442,330 $20,240,930 $20,240,930 $1,173,616
$17,305 $17,305 $151,022 $151,022 $1,005,289 $1,005,289 $25,856,876

$4,442,330 $4,442,330 $20,240,930 $20,240,930 $1,173,616
$17,305 $17,305 $151,022 $151,022 $1,005,289 $1,005,289 $25,856,876

122.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$4,967

$4,967

122.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($503)

($503)

122.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$18,587

$18,587

$4,967 ($503) $18,587

$4,967 ($503) $18,587

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122.4 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($231,540)

122.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

122.6 Increase funds for maintenance and utilities.

State General Funds

($231,540) $79,039
$230,000

($231,540) $68,775
$230,000

($231,540) $79,115
$230,000

122.100 -Military Readiness

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide an Army National Guard, Air National Guard, and State Defense Force for the state of Georgia that can be

activated and deployed at the direction of the President or the Governor for a man made crisis or natural disaster.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,233,841

$4,542,880

$4,532,616

$4,542,956

State General Funds

$4,233,841

$4,542,880

$4,532,616

$4,542,956

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$20,240,930 $20,240,930 $20,240,930 $20,240,930

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$20,240,930 $20,240,930 $20,240,930 $20,240,930

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,173,616

$1,173,616

$1,173,616

$1,173,616

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$17,305

$17,305

$17,305

$17,305

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$17,305

$17,305

$17,305

$17,305

Royalties and Rents

$151,022

$151,022

$151,022

$151,022

Royalties and Rents Not Itemized

$151,022

$151,022

$151,022

$151,022

Sales and Services

$1,005,289

$1,005,289

$1,005,289

$1,005,289

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$1,005,289

$1,005,289

$1,005,289

$1,005,289

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$25,648,387 $25,957,426 $25,947,162 $25,957,502

Youth Educational Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational and vocational opportunities to at-risk youth through Youth Challenge Academies and Starbase

programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,111,277 $3,111,277 $10,380,348 $10,380,348 $13,491,625

$3,111,277 $3,111,277 $10,380,348 $10,380,348 $13,491,625

$3,111,277 $3,111,277 $10,380,348 $10,380,348 $13,491,625

$3,111,277 $3,111,277 $10,380,348 $10,380,348 $13,491,625

123.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$7,027

$7,027

123.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($73)

($73)

123.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$7,027 ($73)

$7,027 ($73)

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State General Funds

$26,297

123.4 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($56,080) ($168,240) ($224,320)

123.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$26,297
($56,080) ($168,240) ($224,320)
$78,168

$26,297
($56,080) $0
($56,080)
$68,016

$26,297
($56,080) $0
($56,080)
$78,242

123.100 -Youth Educational Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational and vocational opportunities to at-risk youth through Youth Challenge Academies and Starbase

programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,088,448

$3,166,616

$3,156,464

$3,166,690

State General Funds

$3,088,448

$3,166,616

$3,156,464

$3,166,690

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$10,212,108 $10,212,108 $10,380,348 $10,380,348

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$10,212,108 $10,212,108 $10,380,348 $10,380,348

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,300,556 $13,378,724 $13,536,812 $13,547,038

Section 20: Driver Services, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$58,204,543 $58,204,543 $2,844,121
$2,844,121 $61,048,664

$58,204,543 $58,204,543 $2,844,121
$2,844,121 $61,048,664

$58,204,543 $58,204,543
$2,844,121 $2,844,121 $61,048,664

$58,204,543 $58,204,543 $2,844,121 $2,844,121 $61,048,664

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$56,043,115 $56,930,777

$56,043,115 $56,930,777

$2,844,121

$2,844,121

$2,844,121

$2,844,121

$58,887,236 $59,774,898

$56,960,675 $56,960,675 $2,844,121 $2,844,121 $59,804,796

$57,053,533 $57,053,533 $2,844,121 $2,844,121 $59,897,654

Customer Service Support

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is for administration of license issuance, motor vehicle registration, and commercial truck compliance.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services

$9,146,117 $9,146,117
$500,857 $500,857

$9,146,117 $9,146,117
$500,857 $500,857

$9,146,117 $9,146,117
$500,857 $500,857

$9,146,117 $9,146,117
$500,857 $500,857

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$500,857 $9,646,974

$500,857 $9,646,974

$500,857 $9,646,974

$500,857 $9,646,974

124.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($4,354)

($4,354)

($4,354)

($4,354)

124.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($54,131)

($54,131)

($54,131)

($54,131)

124.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$33,810

$33,810

$33,810

$33,810

124.4 Reduce funds for three filled positions.

State General Funds

($224,676)

($224,676)

($224,676)

($224,676)

124.5 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($104,209)

($104,209)

($104,209)

($104,209)

124.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$148,420

$129,145

$148,561

124.99

CC: The purpose of this appropriation is for administration of license issuance, as well as driver training and education regulatory programs. Senate: The purpose of this appropriation is for administration of license issuance, as well as driver training and education regulatory programs. House: The purpose of this appropriation is for administration of license issuance, as well as driver training and education regulatory programs. Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is for administration of license issuance, as well as driver training and education regulatory programs.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

124.100 -Customer Service Support

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is for administration of license issuance, as well as driver training and education regulatory programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$8,792,557

$8,940,977

$8,921,702

State General Funds

$8,792,557

$8,940,977

$8,921,702

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$500,857

$500,857

$500,857

Sales and Services

$500,857

$500,857

$500,857

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$500,857

$500,857

$500,857

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,293,414

$9,441,834

$9,422,559

$8,941,118 $8,941,118
$500,857 $500,857 $500,857 $9,441,975

License Issuance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to issue and renew drivers' licenses, maintain driver records, operate Customer Service Centers, provide online access to

services, provide motorcycle safety instruction, produce driver manuals, and investigate driver's license fraud.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$48,206,729 $48,206,729

$48,206,729 $48,206,729

$48,206,729 $48,206,729

$48,206,729 $48,206,729

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,827,835 $1,827,835 $1,827,835 $50,034,564

$1,827,835 $1,827,835 $1,827,835 $50,034,564

$1,827,835 $1,827,835 $1,827,835 $50,034,564

$1,827,835 $1,827,835 $1,827,835 $50,034,564

125.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($47,585)

($47,585)

($47,585)

($47,585)

125.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($120,484)

($120,484)

($120,484)

($120,484)

125.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$214,660

$214,660

$214,660

$214,660

125.4 Reduce funds for 33 vacant driver examiner positions.

State General Funds

($1,293,291) ($1,293,291) ($1,293,291) ($1,293,291)

125.5 Reduce funds for operations due to efficiencies through modifications to service delivery and operational costs.

State General Funds

($513,552)

($513,552)

($513,552)

($513,552)

125.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$930,087

$809,299

$930,972

125.7 Reduce funds and hold vacancies to achieve efficiencies through attrition.

State General Funds

($221,701)

$0

($100,000)

125.8 Reduce funds and direct the agency to outsource payroll functions to the State Accounting Office's Shared Services initiative starting September 1, 2011. (CC:Complete a transition plan by January 1, 2012 to outsource payroll functions to the SAO's Shared Services initiative)

State General Funds

($47,733)

$0

125.100 -License Issuance

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to issue and renew drivers' licenses, maintain driver records, operate Customer Service Centers, provide online access to

services, provide motorcycle safety instruction, produce driver manuals, and investigate driver's license fraud.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$46,446,477 $47,154,863 $47,208,043 $47,277,449

State General Funds

$46,446,477 $47,154,863 $47,208,043 $47,277,449

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,827,835

$1,827,835

$1,827,835

$1,827,835

Sales and Services

$1,827,835

$1,827,835

$1,827,835

$1,827,835

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$1,827,835

$1,827,835

$1,827,835

$1,827,835

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$48,274,312 $48,982,698 $49,035,878 $49,105,284

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Regulatory Compliance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate driver safety and education programs for both novice and problem drivers by approving driver education

curricula and auditing third-party driver education providers for compliance with state laws and regulations. The purpose of this appropriation is also to certify

ignition interlock device providers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$851,697 $851,697 $515,429 $515,429 $515,429 $1,367,126

$851,697 $851,697 $515,429 $515,429 $515,429 $1,367,126

$851,697 $851,697 $515,429 $515,429 $515,429 $1,367,126

$851,697 $851,697 $515,429 $515,429 $515,429 $1,367,126

126.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($871)

($871)

126.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$6,053

$6,053

126.3 Reduce funds for one filled position.

State General Funds

($43,094)

($43,094)

126.4 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($9,704)

($9,704)

126.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$30,856

($871) $6,053 ($43,094) ($9,704) $26,849

($871) $6,053 ($43,094) ($9,704) $30,885

126.100 -Regulatory Compliance

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate driver safety and education programs for both novice and problem drivers by approving driver education

curricula and auditing third-party driver education providers for compliance with state laws and regulations. The purpose of this appropriation is also to certify

ignition interlock device providers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$804,081

$834,937

$830,930

$834,966

State General Funds

$804,081

$834,937

$830,930

$834,966

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$515,429

$515,429

$515,429

$515,429

Sales and Services

$515,429

$515,429

$515,429

$515,429

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$515,429

$515,429

$515,429

$515,429

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,319,510

$1,350,366

$1,346,359

$1,350,395

Section 21: Early Care and Learning, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

Section Total - Continuation

$356,293,479 $356,293,479 $356,293,479

$1,276,823

$1,276,823

$1,276,823

$356,293,479 $1,276,823

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Lottery Proceeds TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS
ARRA-Child Care & Development Block Grant ARRA-Head Start CFDA93.708 Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575 Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Sales and Services TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$355,016,656 $157,538,087
$10,000,000 $1,377,518 $24,792,746 $121,367,823
$17,500 $2,500 $14,250
$750 $21,750 $21,750 $513,870,816

$355,016,656 $157,538,087
$10,000,000 $1,377,518 $24,792,746 $121,367,823
$17,500 $2,500 $14,250
$750 $21,750 $21,750 $513,870,816

$355,016,656 $157,538,087
$10,000,000 $1,377,518 $24,792,746 $121,367,823
$17,500 $2,500 $14,250
$750 $21,750 $21,750 $513,870,816

$355,016,656 $157,538,087
$10,000,000 $1,377,518 $24,792,746 $121,367,823
$17,500 $2,500 $14,250
$750 $21,750 $21,750 $513,870,816

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$336,425,760 $301,820,350

$1,131,462

$1,187,764

$335,294,298 $300,632,586

$146,160,569 $146,160,569

$24,792,746 $24,792,746

$121,367,823 $121,367,823

$17,500

$17,500

$2,500

$2,500

$14,250

$14,250

$750

$750

$21,750

$21,750

$21,750

$21,750

$482,625,579 $448,020,169

$301,813,038 $1,180,452
$300,632,586 $146,160,569 $24,792,746 $121,367,823
$17,500 $2,500 $14,250
$750 $21,750 $21,750 $448,012,857

$301,820,403 $1,187,817
$300,632,586 $146,160,569 $24,792,746 $121,367,823
$17,500 $2,500 $14,250
$750 $21,750 $21,750 $448,020,222

Child Care Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate, license, and train child care providers; to support the infant and toddler and afterschool networks; and to

provide inclusion services for children with disabilities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services

$1,276,823 $1,276,823 $6,642,746 $6,642,746
$15,000 $14,250 $14,250
$750

$1,276,823 $1,276,823 $6,642,746 $6,642,746
$15,000 $14,250 $14,250
$750

$1,276,823 $1,276,823 $6,642,746 $6,642,746
$15,000 $14,250 $14,250
$750

$1,276,823 $1,276,823 $6,642,746 $6,642,746
$15,000 $14,250 $14,250
$750

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$750 $7,934,569

$750 $7,934,569

$750 $7,934,569

$750 $7,934,569

127.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($31,278)

($31,278)

($31,278)

($31,278)

127.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$2,571

$2,571

$2,571

$2,571

127.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$11,318

$11,318

$11,318

$11,318

127.4 Reduce funds for one filled position.

State General Funds

($82,664)

($82,664)

($82,664)

($82,664)

127.5 Reduce funds for a portion of an attorney's salary by replacing state funds with United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) federal funds.

State General Funds

($45,308)

($45,308)

($45,308)

($45,308)

127.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$56,302

$48,990

$56,355

127.100 -Child Care Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate, license, and train child care providers; to support the infant and toddler and afterschool networks; and to

provide inclusion services for children with disabilities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,131,462

$1,187,764

$1,180,452

$1,187,817

State General Funds

$1,131,462

$1,187,764

$1,180,452

$1,187,817

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$6,642,746

$6,642,746

$6,642,746

$6,642,746

Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575

$6,642,746

$6,642,746

$6,642,746

$6,642,746

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$15,000

$15,000

$15,000

$15,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$14,250

$14,250

$14,250

$14,250

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$14,250

$14,250

$14,250

$14,250

Sales and Services

$750

$750

$750

$750

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$750

$750

$750

$750

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,789,208

$7,845,510

$7,838,198

$7,845,563

Nutrition

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that USDA compliant meals are served to eligible children and adults in day care settings and to eligible youth

during the summer.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$0 $0 $121,000,000

$0 $0 $121,000,000

$0 $0 $121,000,000

$0 $0 $121,000,000

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$121,000,000 $121,000,000 $121,000,000 $121,000,000 $121,000,000 $121,000,000 $121,000,000 $121,000,000

128.100 -Nutrition

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that USDA compliant meals are served to eligible children and adults in day care settings and to eligible youth

during the summer.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$121,000,000 $121,000,000 $121,000,000 $121,000,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$121,000,000 $121,000,000 $121,000,000 $121,000,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$121,000,000 $121,000,000 $121,000,000 $121,000,000

Pre-Kindergarten Program

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding, training, technical assistance, and oversight of Pre-Kindergarten programs operated by public and

private providers throughout the state and to improve the quality of early learning and increase school readiness for Georgia's four year olds.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$355,016,656 $0
$355,016,656 $517,823 $150,000 $367,823
$355,534,479

$355,016,656 $0
$355,016,656 $517,823 $150,000 $367,823
$355,534,479

$355,016,656 $0
$355,016,656 $517,823 $150,000 $367,823
$355,534,479

$355,016,656 $0
$355,016,656 $517,823 $150,000 $367,823
$355,534,479

129.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

Lottery Proceeds

($597)

($597)

129.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Lottery Proceeds

$18,239

$18,239

129.3 Reduce funds to reflect the lottery revenue estimate.

Lottery Proceeds

($19,740,000)

$0

129.4 Eliminate funds for transition coaches.

Lottery Proceeds

($9,250,000)

129.5 Eliminate funds for books and printing.

Lottery Proceeds

($520,000)

129.6 Increase funds for 2,000 new slots, bringing the total number served to 86,000.

Lottery Proceeds

$3,868,049

129.7 Increase funds to enhance program quality.

Lottery Proceeds

$3,645,000

($597) $18,239
$0 ($9,250,000)
($520,000) $3,868,049 $3,645,000

($597) $18,239
$0 ($9,250,000)
($520,000) $3,868,049 $3,645,000

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129.8 Reduce funds by increasing class size by two and reducing the school year while retaining a 6.5 hour day for Pre-K students.

Lottery Proceeds

($52,098,761) ($52,098,761)

129.9 Reduce funds for administration based on projected expenditures.

Lottery Proceeds

($46,000)

($46,000)

($52,098,761) ($46,000)

129.100 -Pre-Kindergarten Program

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding, training, technical assistance, and oversight of Pre-Kindergarten programs operated by public and

private providers throughout the state and to improve the quality of early learning and increase school readiness for Georgia's four year olds.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$335,294,298 $300,632,586 $300,632,586 $300,632,586

Lottery Proceeds

$335,294,298 $300,632,586 $300,632,586 $300,632,586

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$517,823

$517,823

$517,823

$517,823

Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$367,823

$367,823

$367,823

$367,823

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$335,812,121 $301,150,409 $301,150,409 $301,150,409

Quality Initiatives

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to implement innovative strategies and programs that focus on improving the quality of and access to early education, child

care, and nutrition for Georgia's children and families.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Child Care & Development Block Grant ARRA-Head Start CFDA93.708 Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers FF Community Based Child Abuse Prevention CFDA93.590
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $29,377,518 $10,000,000 $1,377,518 $18,000,000 $2,500 $2,500 $2,500 $21,750 $21,750 $21,750 $29,401,768

$0 $0 $29,377,518 $10,000,000 $1,377,518 $18,000,000 $2,500 $2,500 $2,500 $21,750 $21,750 $21,750 $29,401,768

$0 $0 $29,377,518 $10,000,000 $1,377,518 $18,000,000 $2,500 $2,500 $2,500 $21,750 $21,750 $21,750 $29,401,768

$0 $0 $29,377,518 $10,000,000 $1,377,518 $18,000,000 $2,500 $2,500 $2,500 $21,750 $21,750 $21,750 $29,401,768

130.1 Reduce funds due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

ARRA-Child Care & Development Block Grant ARRA-Head Start CFDA93.708 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($10,000,000) ($1,377,518)
($11,377,518)

($10,000,000) ($1,377,518) ($11,377,518)

($10,000,000) ($1,377,518) ($11,377,518)

($10,000,000) ($1,377,518) ($11,377,518)

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130.100 -Quality Initiatives

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to implement innovative strategies and programs that focus on improving the quality of and access to early education, child

care, and nutrition for Georgia's children and families.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$18,000,000 $18,000,000 $18,000,000 $18,000,000

Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575

$18,000,000 $18,000,000 $18,000,000 $18,000,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,500

$2,500

$2,500

$2,500

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$2,500

$2,500

$2,500

$2,500

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$2,500

$2,500

$2,500

$2,500

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$21,750

$21,750

$21,750

$21,750

Federal Funds Transfers

$21,750

$21,750

$21,750

$21,750

FF Community Based Child Abuse Prevention CFDA93.590

$21,750

$21,750

$21,750

$21,750

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$18,024,250 $18,024,250 $18,024,250 $18,024,250

Section 22: Economic Development, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$28,502,844 $28,502,844
$20,370 $20,244
$126 $28,523,214

$28,502,844 $28,502,844
$20,370 $20,244
$126 $28,523,214

$28,502,844 $28,502,844
$20,370 $20,244
$126 $28,523,214

$28,502,844 $28,502,844
$20,370 $20,244
$126 $28,523,214

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$41,028,930 $41,287,689

$31,740,515 $31,999,274

$9,288,415

$9,288,415

$659,400

$909,400

$659,400

$909,400

$20,370

$20,370

$20,244

$20,244

$126

$126

$41,708,700 $42,217,459

$31,956,114 $31,956,114
$659,400 $659,400
$20,370 $20,244
$126 $32,635,884

$39,688,684 $32,019,738 $7,668,946
$909,400 $909,400
$20,370 $20,244
$126 $40,618,454

Business Recruitment and Expansion

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to recruit, retain, and expand businesses in Georgia through a statewide network of regional project managers, foreign and

domestic marketing, and participation in Georgia Allies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,215,850 $8,215,850 $8,215,850

$8,215,850 $8,215,850 $8,215,850

$8,215,850 $8,215,850 $8,215,850

$8,215,850 $8,215,850 $8,215,850

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131.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($176)

($176)

131.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$33,093

$33,093

131.3 Reduce funds for marketing.

State General Funds

($547,325)

($684,156)

131.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$143,494

($176) $33,093 ($684,156) $124,858

($176) $33,093 ($684,156) $143,630

131.100 -Business Recruitment and Expansion

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to recruit, retain, and expand businesses in Georgia through a statewide network of regional project managers, foreign and

domestic marketing, and participation in Georgia Allies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,701,442

$7,708,105

$7,689,469

$7,708,241

State General Funds

$7,701,442

$7,708,105

$7,689,469

$7,708,241

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,701,442

$7,708,105

$7,689,469

$7,708,241

Departmental Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to influence, affect, and enhance economic development in Georgia and provide information to people and companies to

promote the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,884,658 $3,884,658
$126 $126 $126 $3,884,784

$3,884,658 $3,884,658
$126 $126 $126 $3,884,784

$3,884,658 $3,884,658
$126 $126 $126 $3,884,784

$3,884,658 $3,884,658
$126 $126 $126 $3,884,784

132.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($8,574)

($8,574)

132.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($304)

($304)

132.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$22,538

$22,538

132.4 Reduce funds for travel.

State General Funds

($11,500)

($11,500)

132.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$109,601

($8,574) ($304)
$22,538 ($11,500) $95,367

($8,574) ($304)
$22,538 ($11,500) $109,705

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132.100 -Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to influence, affect, and enhance economic development in Georgia and provide information to people and companies to

promote the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,886,818

$3,996,419

$3,982,185

$3,996,523

State General Funds

$3,886,818

$3,996,419

$3,982,185

$3,996,523

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$126

$126

$126

$126

Sales and Services

$126

$126

$126

$126

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$126

$126

$126

$126

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,886,944

$3,996,545

$3,982,311

$3,996,649

Film, Video, and Music

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to increase industry awareness of Georgia business opportunities, financial incentives, infrastructure resources, and natural

resources in order to attract film, video, music, and electronic gaming industry projects and businesses to the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$989,381 $989,381 $989,381

$989,381 $989,381 $989,381

$989,381 $989,381 $989,381

$989,381 $989,381 $989,381

133.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($5)

($5)

($5)

($5)

133.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$4,051

$4,051

$4,051

$4,051

133.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$17,448

$15,182

$17,465

133.100 -Film, Video, and Music

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to increase industry awareness of Georgia business opportunities, financial incentives, infrastructure resources, and natural

resources in order to attract film, video, music, and electronic gaming industry projects and businesses to the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$993,427

$1,010,875

$1,008,609

$1,010,892

State General Funds

$993,427

$1,010,875

$1,008,609

$1,010,892

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$993,427

$1,010,875

$1,008,609

$1,010,892

Innovation and Technology

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to market and promote strategic industries to existing and potential Georgia businesses by partnering businesses with the

Centers of Innovation, research universities, incubators, and other companies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,441,290 $1,441,290 $1,441,290

$1,441,290 $1,441,290 $1,441,290

$1,441,290 $1,441,290 $1,441,290

$1,441,290 $1,441,290 $1,441,290

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134.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($14)

($14)

($14)

($14)

134.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$3,739

$3,739

$3,739

$3,739

134.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$18,480

$16,080

$18,497

134.4 Replace state funds with prior year and other funds in the Georgia Cancer Coalition contract to fund the Georgia CORE and the Tumor and Tissue Repository grants.

Tobacco Settlement Funds

($869,150)

134.97 Transfer contract funds from the Board of Regents' Research Consortium program for the Georgia Research Alliance's strategic economic development initiatives.

State General Funds

$4,502,347

$4,502,347

$4,502,347

$4,502,347

134.98

Transfer contract funds from the Board of Regent's Payments to the Georgia Cancer Coalition for strategic economic development initiatives. (H and CC:Provide contract funds to the Georgia Cancer Coalition for strategic community-based economic development initiatives to include a new grant funded position, Director of Cancer Patient Navigation and Survivorship Services, and to include supporting the work of the Regional Cancer Coalitions. Provide $207,000 to each of the following: Central Georgia Cancer Coalition, East Georgia Cancer Coalition, Northwest Georgia Regional Cancer Coalition, Southeast Georgia Cancer Alliance, Inc., Southwest Georgia Cancer Coalition, and West Central Georgia Cancer Coalition)(S:NO; Transfer grant funds to the Department of Community Health and the Georgia Board of Physician Workforce)

Tobacco Settlement Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,288,415

$9,288,415 $250,000
$9,538,415

$0

$8,538,096

$0

$250,000

$0

$8,788,096

134.99

CC: The purpose of this appropriation is to market and promote strategic industries to existing and potential Georgia businesses by partnering businesses with the Centers of Innovation, research universities, incubators and other companies; provide contract funds for Georgia Research Alliance (GRA) for economic development activities including but not limited to supporting Georgia-based companies and university research; and provide contract funds for Georgia Cancer Coalition for ongoing research and prevention. Senate: The purpose of this appropriation is to market and promote strategic industries to existing and potential Georgia businesses by partnering businesses with the Centers of Innovation, research universities, incubators and other companies; provide contract funds for Georgia Research Alliance (GRA) for economic development activities including but not limited to supporting Georgia-based companies and university research. House: The purpose of this appropriation is to market and promote strategic industries to existing and potential Georgia businesses by partnering businesses with the Centers of Innovation, research universities, incubators and other companies; provide contract funds for Georgia Research Alliance (GRA) for economic development activities including but not limited to supporting Georgia-based companies and university research; and provide contract funds for Georgia Cancer Coalition for ongoing research and prevention. Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to market and promote strategic industries to existing and potential Georgia businesses by partnering businesses with the Centers of Innovation, research universities, incubators and other companies; provide contract funds for Georgia Research Alliance (GRA) for economic development activities including but not limited to supporting Georgia-based companies and university research; and provide contract funds for Georgia Cancer Coalition for ongoing research and prevention.

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State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

134.100 -Innovation and Technology

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to market and promote strategic industries to existing and potential Georgia businesses by partnering businesses with the

Centers of Innovation, research universities, incubators and other companies; provide contract funds for Georgia Research Alliance (GRA) for economic

development activities including but not limited to supporting Georgia-based companies and university research; and provide contract funds for Georgia Cancer

Coalition for ongoing research and prevention.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$15,235,777 $15,254,257

$5,963,442 $13,634,805

State General Funds

$5,947,362

$5,965,842

$5,963,442

$5,965,859

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$9,288,415

$9,288,415

$7,668,946

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$250,000

$250,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$250,000

$250,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$15,235,777 $15,504,257

$5,963,442 $13,884,805

International Relations and Trade

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to develop international markets for Georgia products and to attract international companies to the state through business

and trade missions, foreign advertising, a network of overseas offices and representatives, and by providing technical and educational assistance to businesses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,060,270 $2,060,270 $2,060,270

$2,060,270 $2,060,270 $2,060,270

$2,060,270 $2,060,270 $2,060,270

$2,060,270 $2,060,270 $2,060,270

135.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($32)

($32)

135.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$7,997

$7,997

135.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$33,279

($32) $7,997 $28,958

($32) $7,997 $33,312

135.100 -International Relations and Trade

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to develop international markets for Georgia products and to attract international companies to the state through business

and trade missions, foreign advertising, a network of overseas offices and representatives, and by providing technical and educational assistance to businesses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,068,235

$2,101,514

$2,097,193

$2,101,547

State General Funds

$2,068,235

$2,101,514

$2,097,193

$2,101,547

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,068,235

$2,101,514

$2,097,193

$2,101,547

Small and Minority Business Development

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist entrepreneurs and small and minority businesses by providing technical assistance on planning, advocacy, business

needs, and identifying potential markets and suppliers, and to provide assistance to local communities in growing small businesses.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$866,534 $866,534
$20,244 $20,244 $20,244 $886,778

$866,534 $866,534
$20,244 $20,244 $20,244 $886,778

$866,534 $866,534
$20,244 $20,244 $20,244 $886,778

$866,534 $866,534
$20,244 $20,244 $20,244 $886,778

136.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($19)

($19)

136.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$5,401

$5,401

136.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$24,475

($19) $5,401 $21,297

($19) $5,401 $24,499

136.100 -Small and Minority Business Development

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist entrepreneurs and small and minority businesses by providing technical assistance on planning, advocacy, business

needs, and identifying potential markets and suppliers, and to provide assistance to local communities in growing small businesses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$871,916

$896,391

$893,213

$896,415

State General Funds

$871,916

$896,391

$893,213

$896,415

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$20,244

$20,244

$20,244

$20,244

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$20,244

$20,244

$20,244

$20,244

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$20,244

$20,244

$20,244

$20,244

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$892,160

$916,635

$913,457

$916,659

Tourism

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide information to visitors about tourism opportunities throughout the state, operate and maintain state welcome

centers, fund the Georgia Historical Society and Georgia Humanities Council, and work with communities to develop and market tourism products in order to

attract more tourism to the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,114,324 $10,114,324 $10,114,324

$10,114,324 $10,114,324 $10,114,324

$10,114,324 $10,114,324 $10,114,324

$10,114,324 $10,114,324 $10,114,324

137.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($210)

($210)

137.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$28,874

$28,874

137.3 Reduce funds for marketing.

($210) $28,874

($210) $28,874

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State General Funds

($547,326)

($684,157)

($684,157)

($684,157)

137.4 Eliminate funds for the Georgia Humanities Council contract. (H and S:Restore contract funds)

State General Funds

($50,000)

$0

$0

$0

137.5 Reduce funds for the Georgia Historical Society contract.

State General Funds

($20,000)

($20,000)

($10,000)

($10,000)

137.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$132,036

$114,889

$132,162

137.7 Increase funds for marketing the Civil War sesquicentennial.

State General Funds

$10,000

$10,000

137.98 Transfer funds and three positions from the Office of the Governor to the Department of Economic Development for the Georgia Council for the Arts and reflect savings from consolidation.

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$566,730

$0

$0

$0

$659,400

$0

$0

$0

$1,226,130

$0

$0

$0

137.99

CC: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide information to visitors about tourism opportunities throughout the state, operate and maintain state welcome centers, fund cultural and tourism development as well as the Georgia Historical Society and the Georgia Humanities Council contracts, and work with communities to develop and market tourism products in order to attract more tourism to the state. Senate: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide information to visitors about tourism opportunities throughout the state, operate and maintain state welcome centers, fund cultural and tourism development as well as the Georgia Historical Society and the Georgia Humanities Council contracts, and work with communities to develop and market tourism products in order to attract more tourism to the state. House: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide information to visitors about tourism opportunities throughout the state, operate and maintain state welcome centers, fund cultural and tourism development, and work with communities to develop and market tourism products in order to attract more tourism to the state. Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide information to visitors about tourism opportunities throughout the state, operate and maintain state welcome centers, fund cultural and tourism development, and work with communities to develop and market tourism products in order to attract more tourism to the state.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

137.100 -Tourism

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide information to visitors about tourism opportunities throughout the state, operate and maintain state welcome

centers, fund cultural and tourism development as well as the Georgia Historical Society and the Georgia Humanities Council contracts, and work with

communities to develop and market tourism products in order to attract more tourism to the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$10,092,392

$9,570,867

$9,573,720

$9,590,993

State General Funds

$10,092,392

$9,570,867

$9,573,720

$9,590,993

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$659,400 $659,400 $10,751,792

$9,570,867

$9,573,720

$9,590,993

Civil War Commission

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate planning, preservation, and promotion of structures, buildings, sites, and battlefields associated with the Civil

War and to acquire or provide funds for the acquisition of Civil War battlefields, cemeteries and other historic properties associated with the Civil War.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,000 $10,000 $10,000

$10,000 $10,000 $10,000

$10,000 $10,000 $10,000

$10,000 $10,000 $10,000

138.1 Eliminate funds. State General Funds

($10,000)

($10,000)

Payments to Aviation Hall of Fame

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide operating funds for the Aviation Hall of Fame.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$22,000 $22,000 $22,000

$22,000 $22,000 $22,000

($10,000)
$22,000 $22,000 $22,000

($10,000)
$22,000 $22,000 $22,000

139.1 Eliminate funds. State General Funds

($22,000)

($22,000)

Payments to Georgia Medical Center Authority

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide operating funds for the Georgia Medical Center Authority.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$200,000 $200,000 $200,000

$200,000 $200,000 $200,000

($22,000)
$200,000 $200,000 $200,000

($22,000)
$200,000 $200,000 $200,000

140.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums. State General Funds 140.2 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds 140.3 Reduce funds. State General Funds

($1,077) ($20,000)

($1,077) ($20,000)
($3,923)

($1,077) ($20,000)
($3,923)

($1,077) ($20,000)
($3,923)

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140.100 -Payments to Georgia Medical Center Authority

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide operating funds for the Georgia Medical Center Authority.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$178,923

$175,000

State General Funds

$178,923

$175,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$178,923

$175,000

$175,000 $175,000 $175,000

$175,000 $175,000 $175,000

Payments to Georgia Music Hall of Fame Authority

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide operating funds for the Georgia Music Hall of Fame to maintain museum facilities, conserve the collection, and

promote music-related tourism statewide through public outreach and special events.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$386,208 $386,208 $386,208

$386,208 $386,208 $386,208

$386,208 $386,208 $386,208

$386,208 $386,208 $386,208

141.1 Eliminate funds.

State General Funds

($386,208)

($386,208)

($386,208)

($386,208)

Payments to Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Authority

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide operating funds for the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame to maintain museum facilities, maintain the collection, and

promote special events.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$312,329 $312,329 $312,329

$312,329 $312,329 $312,329

$312,329 $312,329 $312,329

$312,329 $312,329 $312,329

142.1 Eliminate funds. State General Funds
Arts, Georgia Council for the TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds

($312,329)

($312,329)

Continuation Budget
$0 $0

($312,329)
$0 $0

($312,329)
$0 $0

500.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$7,531

$6,553

$7,538

500.2 Transfer funds and 3 positions from the Office of the Governor to the Department of Economic Development for the Georgia Council for the Arts and reflect savings from consolidation.

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$566,730 $659,400 $1,226,130

$566,730 $659,400 $1,226,130

$566,730 $659,400 $1,226,130

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500.99

CC: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for Council operations, fund grants and services for non-profit arts and cultural organizations, and maintain the Georgia State Art Collection and Capitol Galleries. Senate: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for Council operations, fund grants and services for non-profit arts and cultural organizations, and maintain the Georgia State Art Collection and Capitol Galleries. House: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for Council operations, fund grants and services for non-profit arts and cultural organizations, and maintain the Georgia State Art Collection and Capitol Galleries.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

500.100 -Arts, Georgia Council for the

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for Council operations, fund grants and services for non-profit arts and cultural organizations, and maintain the

Georgia State Art Collection and Capitol Galleries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$574,261

$573,283

$574,268

State General Funds

$574,261

$573,283

$574,268

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$659,400

$659,400

$659,400

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$659,400

$659,400

$659,400

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,233,661

$1,232,683

$1,233,668

Section 23: Education, Department of

Section Total - Continuation

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Budget Stabilization-Education CFDA84.394 ARRA-Child Nutrition Discretionary Grants CFDA10.579 ARRA-Education for Homeless Children & Youth ARRA-Special Education - Preschool Grants ARRA-Special Education Grants to States ARRA-Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Reserved Fund Balances Intergovernmental Transfers Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,989,931,274 $6,989,931,274 $2,573,825,832
$140,709,507 $4,420,793 $1,873,212 $10,449,347
$313,758,336 $350,306,275 $1,752,308,362 $16,897,355
$490,407 $2,979,649 $12,913,459
$513,840 $9,580,654,461

$6,989,931,274 $6,989,931,274 $2,573,825,832
$140,709,507 $4,420,793 $1,873,212 $10,449,347
$313,758,336 $350,306,275 $1,752,308,362 $16,897,355
$490,407 $2,979,649 $12,913,459
$513,840 $9,580,654,461

$6,989,931,274 $6,989,931,274 $2,573,825,832
$140,709,507 $4,420,793 $1,873,212 $10,449,347
$313,758,336 $350,306,275 $1,752,308,362 $16,897,355
$490,407 $2,979,649 $12,913,459
$513,840 $9,580,654,461

$6,989,931,274 $6,989,931,274 $2,573,825,832
$140,709,507 $4,420,793 $1,873,212 $10,449,347
$313,758,336 $350,306,275 $1,752,308,362 $16,897,355
$490,407 $2,979,649 $12,913,459
$513,840 $9,580,654,461

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

Section Total - Final $6,994,740,752 $6,969,651,171 $6,994,740,752 $6,969,651,171 $1,821,409,516 $1,821,409,516

$6,970,184,151 $6,970,184,151 $1,821,409,516

$6,969,195,136 $6,969,195,136 $1,821,409,516

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ARRA-Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Reserved Fund Balances Intergovernmental Transfers Sales and Services TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$69,101,154 $1,752,308,362
$16,897,355 $490,407
$2,979,649 $12,913,459
$513,840 $8,833,047,623

$69,101,154 $1,752,308,362
$16,897,355 $490,407
$2,979,649 $12,913,459
$513,840 $8,807,958,042

$69,101,154 $1,752,308,362
$16,897,355 $490,407
$2,979,649 $12,913,459
$513,840 $8,808,491,022

$69,101,154 $1,752,308,362
$16,897,355 $490,407
$2,979,649 $12,913,459
$513,840 $8,807,502,007

Agricultural Education

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist local school systems with developing and funding agricultural education programs, and to provide afterschool and

summer educational and leadership opportunities for students.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,049,778 $8,049,778
$124,318 $124,318 $3,090,000 $3,090,000 $3,090,000 $11,264,096

$8,049,778 $8,049,778
$124,318 $124,318 $3,090,000 $3,090,000 $3,090,000 $11,264,096

$8,049,778 $8,049,778
$124,318 $124,318 $3,090,000 $3,090,000 $3,090,000 $11,264,096

$8,049,778 $8,049,778
$124,318 $124,318 $3,090,000 $3,090,000 $3,090,000 $11,264,096

143.1 Reduce funds. (H and CC:Reduce funds by 4%)(S:Reduce funds to direct instruction programs by 4% and support programs by 8%)

State General Funds

($643,983)

($321,991)

($403,719)

($321,991)

143.100 -Agricultural Education

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist local school systems with developing and funding agricultural education programs, and to provide afterschool and

summer educational and leadership opportunities for students.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,405,795

$7,727,787

$7,646,059

$7,727,787

State General Funds

$7,405,795

$7,727,787

$7,646,059

$7,727,787

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$124,318

$124,318

$124,318

$124,318

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$124,318

$124,318

$124,318

$124,318

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,090,000

$3,090,000

$3,090,000

$3,090,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$3,090,000

$3,090,000

$3,090,000

$3,090,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$3,090,000

$3,090,000

$3,090,000

$3,090,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,620,113 $10,942,105 $10,860,377 $10,942,105

Central Office

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to the State Board of Education, Departmental programs, and local school systems.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$30,554,450 $30,554,450 $73,511,666
$706,059 $72,805,607 $2,979,649 $2,979,649 $2,979,649 $107,045,765

$30,554,450 $30,554,450 $73,511,666
$706,059 $72,805,607 $2,979,649 $2,979,649 $2,979,649 $107,045,765

$30,554,450 $30,554,450 $73,511,666
$706,059 $72,805,607 $2,979,649 $2,979,649 $2,979,649 $107,045,765

$30,554,450 $30,554,450 $73,511,666
$706,059 $72,805,607 $2,979,649 $2,979,649 $2,979,649 $107,045,765

144.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($18,847)

($18,847)

($18,847)

144.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($33,933)

($33,933)

($33,933)

144.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$251,400

$251,400

$251,400

144.4 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($2,444,356) ($2,444,356) ($2,444,356)

144.5 Reduce funds to reflect the loss of federal funds due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

ARRA-Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies

($706,059)

($706,059)

($706,059)

144.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$757,549

$646,335

($18,847) ($33,933) $251,400 ($2,444,356) ($706,059) $743,507

144.100 -Central Office

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to the State Board of Education, Departmental programs, and local school systems.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$28,308,714 $29,066,263 $28,955,049 $29,052,221

State General Funds

$28,308,714 $29,066,263 $28,955,049 $29,052,221

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$72,805,607 $72,805,607 $72,805,607 $72,805,607

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$72,805,607 $72,805,607 $72,805,607 $72,805,607

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,979,649

$2,979,649

$2,979,649

$2,979,649

Reserved Fund Balances

$2,979,649

$2,979,649

$2,979,649

$2,979,649

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$2,979,649

$2,979,649

$2,979,649

$2,979,649

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$104,093,970 $104,851,519 $104,740,305 $104,837,477

Charter Schools

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to authorize charter schools and charter systems and to provide funds for competitive grants for planning, implementation,

facilities, and operations of those entities.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,148,300 $2,148,300 $12,803,723 $12,803,723 $14,952,023

$2,148,300 $2,148,300 $12,803,723 $12,803,723 $14,952,023

$2,148,300 $2,148,300 $12,803,723 $12,803,723 $14,952,023

$2,148,300 $2,148,300 $12,803,723 $12,803,723 $14,952,023

145.1 Eliminate funds for planning grants. (S and CC:Utilize existing funds to provide $50,000 for the Charter Advisory Committee per OCGA 20-22063.1(e))

State General Funds

($124,973)

($124,973)

$0

$0

145.2 Reduce funds for facility grants.

State General Funds

($161,866)

($161,866)

$0

$0

145.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$5,020

$0

145.100 -Charter Schools

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to authorize charter schools and charter systems and to provide funds for competitive grants for planning, implementation,

facilities, and operations of those entities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,861,461

$1,861,461

$2,153,320

$2,148,300

State General Funds

$1,861,461

$1,861,461

$2,153,320

$2,148,300

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$12,803,723 $12,803,723 $12,803,723 $12,803,723

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$12,803,723 $12,803,723 $12,803,723 $12,803,723

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,665,184 $14,665,184 $14,957,043 $14,952,023

Communities in Schools

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support Performance Learning Centers and maintain a network of local affiliate organizations across the state, and to

partner with other state and national organizations to support student success in school and beyond.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$971,979 $971,979 $971,979

$971,979 $971,979 $971,979

$971,979 $971,979 $971,979

$971,979 $971,979 $971,979

146.1 Reduce funds for local affiliate organizations. State General Funds

($77,758)

($77,758)

($38,879)

($38,879)

146.100 -Communities in Schools

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support Performance Learning Centers and maintain a network of local affiliate organizations across the state, and to

partner with other state and national organizations to support student success in school and beyond.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$894,221 $894,221 $894,221

$894,221 $894,221 $894,221

$933,100 $933,100 $933,100

$933,100 $933,100 $933,100

Curriculum Development

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to develop a statewide, standards-based curriculum to guide instruction and assessment, and to provide training and

instructional resources to teachers for implementing this curriculum.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,112,800 $1,112,800 $1,112,800

$1,112,800 $1,112,800 $1,112,800

$1,112,800 $1,112,800 $1,112,800

$1,112,800 $1,112,800 $1,112,800

147.1 Eliminate funds for the GALILEO contract. (H:NO)(S:NO) State General Funds 147.2 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($125,512)

$0 ($110,000)

$0 ($110,000)

$0 ($110,000)

147.100 -Curriculum Development

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to develop a statewide, standards-based curriculum to guide instruction and assessment, and to provide training and

instructional resources to teachers for implementing this curriculum.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$987,288

$1,002,800

$1,002,800

$1,002,800

State General Funds

$987,288

$1,002,800

$1,002,800

$1,002,800

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$987,288

$1,002,800

$1,002,800

$1,002,800

Federal Programs

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate federally funded programs and allocate federal funds to school systems.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS
ARRA-Education for Homeless Children & Youth ARRA-Special Education - Preschool Grants ARRA-Special Education Grants to States ARRA-Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $1,738,943,672
$1,873,212 $10,449,347 $313,758,336 $349,600,216 $1,063,262,561 $1,738,943,672

$0 $1,738,943,672
$1,873,212 $10,449,347 $313,758,336 $349,600,216 $1,063,262,561 $1,738,943,672

$0 $1,738,943,672
$1,873,212 $10,449,347 $313,758,336 $349,600,216 $1,063,262,561 $1,738,943,672

$0 $1,738,943,672
$1,873,212 $10,449,347 $313,758,336 $349,600,216 $1,063,262,561 $1,738,943,672

148.1 Reduce funds due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

ARRA-Education for Homeless Children & Youth ARRA-Special Education - Preschool Grants ARRA-Special Education Grants to States

($1,873,212) ($1,873,212) ($10,449,347) ($10,449,347) ($313,758,336) ($313,758,336)

($1,873,212) ($10,449,347) ($313,758,336)

($1,873,212) ($10,449,347) ($313,758,336)

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ARRA-Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($280,499,062) ($280,499,062) ($280,499,062) ($280,499,062) ($606,579,957) ($606,579,957) ($606,579,957) ($606,579,957)

148.100 -Federal Programs

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate federally funded programs and allocate federal funds to school systems.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,132,363,715 $1,132,363,715 $1,132,363,715

ARRA-Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies

$69,101,154 $69,101,154 $69,101,154

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,063,262,561 $1,063,262,561 $1,063,262,561

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,132,363,715 $1,132,363,715 $1,132,363,715

$1,132,363,715 $69,101,154
$1,063,262,561 $1,132,363,715

Georgia Learning Resources System

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to train teachers and administrators in instructional practices, to assist local school districts in complying with federal

education laws, and to provide resources to educators and parents of students with disabilities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $6,153,035 $6,153,035 $6,153,035

$0 $0 $6,153,035 $6,153,035 $6,153,035

$0 $0 $6,153,035 $6,153,035 $6,153,035

$0 $0 $6,153,035 $6,153,035 $6,153,035

149.100 -Georgia Learning Resources System

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to train teachers and administrators in instructional practices, to assist local school districts in complying with federal

education laws, and to provide resources to educators and parents of students with disabilities.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$6,153,035

$6,153,035

$6,153,035

$6,153,035

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$6,153,035

$6,153,035

$6,153,035

$6,153,035

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,153,035

$6,153,035

$6,153,035

$6,153,035

Georgia Virtual School

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to expand the accessibility and breadth of course offerings so that Georgia students can recover credits, access

supplementary resources, enhance their studies, or earn additional credits in a manner not involving on-site interaction with a teacher.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,982,568 $4,982,568
$409,685 $409,685 $409,685 $5,392,253

$4,982,568 $4,982,568
$409,685 $409,685 $409,685 $5,392,253

$4,982,568 $4,982,568
$409,685 $409,685 $409,685 $5,392,253

$4,982,568 $4,982,568
$409,685 $409,685 $409,685 $5,392,253

150.1 Reduce funds to reflect savings from restructuring teacher contracts. State General Funds

($199,002)

($199,002)

($199,002)

($199,002)

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150.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan. State General Funds

$9,245

$8,044

$9,254

150.100 -Georgia Virtual School

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to expand the accessibility and breadth of course offerings so that Georgia students can recover credits, access

supplementary resources, enhance their studies, or earn additional credits in a manner not involving on-site interaction with a teacher.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,783,566

$4,792,811

$4,791,610

$4,792,820

State General Funds

$4,783,566

$4,792,811

$4,791,610

$4,792,820

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$409,685

$409,685

$409,685

$409,685

Sales and Services

$409,685

$409,685

$409,685

$409,685

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$409,685

$409,685

$409,685

$409,685

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,193,251

$5,202,496

$5,201,295

$5,202,505

Georgia Youth Science and Technology

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to offer educational programming that increases interest and enthusiasm in science, math, and technology, particularly

among elementary and middle school teachers and students in underserved areas of the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$150,000 $150,000 $150,000

$150,000 $150,000 $150,000

$150,000 $150,000 $150,000

$150,000 $150,000 $150,000

151.1 Eliminate funds. (H and S:NO; Reduce funds by 4%) State General Funds

($150,000)

($6,000)

($6,000)

($6,000)

151.100 -Georgia Youth Science and Technology

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to offer educational programming that increases interest and enthusiasm in science, math, and technology, particularly

among elementary and middle school teachers and students in underserved areas of the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$144,000

$144,000

$144,000

State General Funds

$144,000

$144,000

$144,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$144,000

$144,000

$144,000

Governor's Honors Program

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide gifted high school students a summer program of challenging and enriching educational opportunities not usually

available during the regular school year.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,063,633 $1,063,633 $1,063,633

$1,063,633 $1,063,633 $1,063,633

$1,063,633 $1,063,633 $1,063,633

$1,063,633 $1,063,633 $1,063,633

152.1 Reduce funds and utilize other funds to support program services. State General Funds

($106,363)

($106,363)

($106,363)

($106,363)

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152.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan. State General Funds

$5,633

$4,901

$5,638

152.100 -Governor's Honors Program

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide gifted high school students a summer program of challenging and enriching educational opportunities not usually

available during the regular school year.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$957,270

$962,903

$962,171

$962,908

State General Funds

$957,270

$962,903

$962,171

$962,908

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$957,270

$962,903

$962,171

$962,908

Information Technology Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide internet access for local school systems.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,321,803 $3,321,803 $3,321,803

$3,321,803 $3,321,803 $3,321,803

$3,321,803 $3,321,803 $3,321,803

$3,321,803 $3,321,803 $3,321,803

153.100 -Information Technology Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide internet access for local school systems.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,321,803

$3,321,803

State General Funds

$3,321,803

$3,321,803

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,321,803

$3,321,803

$3,321,803 $3,321,803 $3,321,803

$3,321,803 $3,321,803 $3,321,803

National Science Center and Foundation

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote students' interest in math and science by offering educational programs and developing and helping schools

implement educational technology.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$200,000 $200,000 $200,000

$200,000 $200,000 $200,000

$200,000 $200,000 $200,000

$200,000 $200,000 $200,000

154.1 Eliminate funds. State General Funds

($200,000)

($200,000)

($200,000)

($200,000)

Non Quality Basic Education Formula Grants

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund specific initiatives, including: the Georgia Special Needs Scholarship, children in residential education facilities,

compensation for high performance principals, grants for migrant education, sparsity, low incidence special education, and one-time projects for local education

boards.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$19,215,457 $19,215,457 $19,215,457

$19,215,457 $19,215,457 $19,215,457

$19,215,457 $19,215,457 $19,215,457

$19,215,457 $19,215,457 $19,215,457

155.1 Reduce funds for Residential Treatment Centers. (H and S:Reduce funds by 1%)

State General Funds

($709,608)

($38,701)

($38,701)

($38,701)

155.2 Reduce funds for Sparsity Grants.

State General Funds

($298,331)

($298,331)

($298,331)

($298,331)

155.3 Reduce funds for Special Needs Scholarships. (S:Reduce funds by 2.25% to make cut comparable to the reduction to QBE)(CC:Reduce funds for the Georgia Special Needs Scholarship to reflect austerity consistent with total QBE austerity and provide forward funding for enrollment increases and true up funding using mid-year FTE counts)

State General Funds

($966,636)

($966,636)

($271,866) ($1,731,891)

155.4 Reduce funds for High Performing Principals.

State General Funds

($30,000)

($30,000)

($30,000)

($30,000)

155.5 Eliminate funds for Migrant Education grants.

State General Funds

($249,113)

($249,113)

($249,113)

($249,113)

155.100 -Non Quality Basic Education Formula Grants

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund specific initiatives, including: the Georgia Special Needs Scholarship, children in residential education facilities,

compensation for high performance principals, grants for migrant education, sparsity, low incidence special education, and one-time projects for local education

boards.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$16,961,769 $17,632,676 $18,327,446 $16,867,421

State General Funds

$16,961,769 $17,632,676 $18,327,446 $16,867,421

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$16,961,769 $17,632,676 $18,327,446 $16,867,421

Nutrition

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide leadership, training, technical assistance, and resources, so local program personnel can deliver meals that

support nutritional well-being and performance at school and comply with federal standards.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Child Nutrition Discretionary Grants CFDA10.579 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$25,629,814 $25,629,814 $538,683,868
$4,420,793 $534,263,075 $564,313,682

$25,629,814 $25,629,814 $538,683,868
$4,420,793 $534,263,075 $564,313,682

$25,629,814 $25,629,814 $538,683,868 $4,420,793 $534,263,075 $564,313,682

$25,629,814 $25,629,814 $538,683,868 $4,420,793 $534,263,075 $564,313,682

156.1 Reduce supplemental funds for the nutrition program. State General Funds

($2,510,626) ($2,510,626) ($2,510,626) ($2,510,626)

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156.2 Reduce funds due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

ARRA-Child Nutrition Discretionary Grants CFDA10.579

($4,420,793) ($4,420,793)

($4,420,793)

($4,420,793)

156.100 -Nutrition

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide leadership, training, technical assistance, and resources, so local program personnel can deliver meals that

support nutritional well-being and performance at school and comply with federal standards.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$23,119,188 $23,119,188 $23,119,188 $23,119,188

State General Funds

$23,119,188 $23,119,188 $23,119,188 $23,119,188

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$534,263,075 $534,263,075 $534,263,075 $534,263,075

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$534,263,075 $534,263,075 $534,263,075 $534,263,075

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$557,382,263 $557,382,263 $557,382,263 $557,382,263

Preschool Handicapped

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide early educational services to three- and four-year-old students with disabilities so that they enter school better

prepared to succeed.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$28,465,950 $28,465,950 $28,465,950

$28,465,950 $28,465,950 $28,465,950

$28,465,950 $28,465,950 $28,465,950

$28,465,950 $28,465,950 $28,465,950

158.1 Reduce funds. (H and S:Reduce funds based on declining enrollment) State General Funds

($284,659)

($574,851)

($574,851)

($574,851)

158.100 -Preschool Handicapped

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide early educational services to three- and four-year-old students with disabilities so that they enter school better

prepared to succeed.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$28,181,291 $27,891,099 $27,891,099 $27,891,099

State General Funds

$28,181,291 $27,891,099 $27,891,099 $27,891,099

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$28,181,291 $27,891,099 $27,891,099 $27,891,099

Pupil Transportation

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist local school systems in their efforts to provide safe and efficient transportation for students to and from school and

school related activities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$138,628,397 $138,628,397 $138,628,397

$138,628,397 $138,628,397 $138,628,397

$138,628,397 $138,628,397 $138,628,397

$138,628,397 $138,628,397 $138,628,397

159.1 Reduce funds. State General Funds

($8,317,704) ($8,317,704) ($8,317,704) ($8,317,704)

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159.100 -Pupil Transportation

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist local school systems in their efforts to provide safe and efficient transportation for students to and from school and

school related activities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$130,310,693 $130,310,693 $130,310,693 $130,310,693

State General Funds

$130,310,693 $130,310,693 $130,310,693 $130,310,693

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$130,310,693 $130,310,693 $130,310,693 $130,310,693

Quality Basic Education Equalization

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide additional financial assistance to local school systems ranking in the lowest 75% of per pupil tax wealth as

outlined in O.C.G.A. 20-2-165.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$436,158,587 $436,158,587 $436,158,587

$436,158,587 $436,158,587 $436,158,587

$436,158,587 $436,158,587 $436,158,587

$436,158,587 $436,158,587 $436,158,587

160.100 -Quality Basic Education Equalization

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide additional financial assistance to local school systems ranking in the lowest 75% of per pupil tax wealth as

outlined in O.C.G.A. 20-2-165.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$436,158,587 $436,158,587 $436,158,587 $436,158,587

State General Funds

$436,158,587 $436,158,587 $436,158,587 $436,158,587

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$436,158,587 $436,158,587 $436,158,587 $436,158,587

Quality Basic Education Local Five Mill Share

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this program is to recognize the required local portion of the Quality Basic Education program as outlined in O.C.G.A. 20-2-164.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($1,697,504,730) ($1,697,504,730) ($1,697,504,730) ($1,697,504,730) ($1,697,504,730) ($1,697,504,730) ($1,697,504,730) ($1,697,504,730) ($1,697,504,730) ($1,697,504,730) ($1,697,504,730) ($1,697,504,730)

161.100 -Quality Basic Education Local Five Mill Share

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this program is to recognize the required local portion of the Quality Basic Education program as outlined in O.C.G.A. 20-2-164.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

($1,697,504,730) ($1,697,504,730) ($1,697,504,730) ($1,697,504,730)

State General Funds

($1,697,504,730) ($1,697,504,730) ($1,697,504,730) ($1,697,504,730)

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($1,697,504,730) ($1,697,504,730) ($1,697,504,730) ($1,697,504,730)

Quality Basic Education Program

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide formula funds to school systems based on full time equivalent students for the instruction of students in grades K-

12 as outlined in O.C.G.A. 20-2-161.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$7,786,519,286 $7,786,519,286 $7,786,519,286 $7,786,519,286 $7,786,519,286 $7,786,519,286 $7,786,519,286 $7,786,519,286
$140,709,507 $140,709,507 $140,709,507 $140,709,507

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ARRA-Budget Stabilization-Education CFDA84.394 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$140,709,507 $140,709,507 $140,709,507 $140,709,507 $7,927,228,793 $7,927,228,793 $7,927,228,793 $7,927,228,793

162.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. (H and S:NO; Use other funds)

State General Funds

$113,738

$0

$0

$0

162.2

Increase funds for QBE enrollment growth of 0.57%. (H:Increase funds for QBE enrollment growth of 0.57% ($58,530,532) and increase funds for charter system grants ($1,691,475) and dual enrollment ($458,106))(S:Increase funds for QBE enrollment growth of 0.57% ($58,530,532), charter system grants ($1,691,475), and full funding for dual enrollment ($2,678,447))(CC:Increase funds for QBE enrollment growth of 0.57% ($58,530,532) and increase funds for charter system grants ($1,691,475), and provide forward funding to fully fund dual credit courses at the appropriate weight for high school segment attended and true up funding using mid-year FTE counts)

State General Funds

$61,489,980 $60,680,113 $62,900,454 $60,680,113

162.3 Increase funds for training and experience. (H and S:Increase funds for training and experience ($17,173,631) and provide differentiated pay for newly certified math and science teachers ($12,648,503))

State General Funds

$29,839,683 $29,822,134 $29,822,134 $29,822,134

162.4 Reduce funds for QBE formula.

State General Funds

($60,890,146) ($60,890,146) ($60,890,146) ($60,890,146)

162.5 Reduce funds due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

ARRA-Budget Stabilization-Education CFDA84.394

($140,709,507) ($140,709,507) ($140,709,507) ($140,709,507)

162.6 Provide no more than $5,200 in state and local equivalency funding for QBE formula earnings and all other state grant earnings for each full-time student enrolled in a virtual charter school approved by the Georgia Charter Schools Commission. (H:YES)(S:NO)(CC:Consider funding level as part of QBE formula study)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

162.7 Increase funds for Move On When Ready per HB149 (2009 session).

State General Funds

$523,796

$523,796

$523,796

162.100 -Quality Basic Education Program

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide formula funds to school systems based on full time equivalent students for the instruction of students in grades K-

12 as outlined in O.C.G.A. 20-2-161.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,817,072,541 $7,816,655,183 $7,818,875,524 $7,816,655,183

State General Funds

$7,817,072,541 $7,816,655,183 $7,818,875,524 $7,816,655,183

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,817,072,541 $7,816,655,183 $7,818,875,524 $7,816,655,183

Regional Education Service Agencies

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide Georgia's sixteen Regional Education Service Agencies with funds to assist local school systems with improving

the effectiveness of their educational programs by providing curriculum consultation, skill enhancement, professional development, technology training, and

other shared services.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,316,629 $9,316,629 $9,316,629

$9,316,629 $9,316,629 $9,316,629

$9,316,629 $9,316,629 $9,316,629

$9,316,629 $9,316,629 $9,316,629

163.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. (H and S:NO; Use other funds)

State General Funds

$5,288

$0

$0

$0

163.2 Reduce funds for Regional Education Service Agencies (RESAs) core services. (H and S:Reduce funds by 8%)

State General Funds

($602,930)

($482,344)

($482,344)

($482,344)

163.3 Eliminate funds for the Education Technology Centers. (H and S:NO; Reduce funds by 8%)

State General Funds

($1,500,000)

($120,000)

($120,000)

($120,000)

163.4 Reduce funds by reducing grant amounts for Math Mentors.

State General Funds

($142,986)

($142,986)

($142,986)

($142,986)

163.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$7,813

$0

163.100 -Regional Education Service Agencies

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide Georgia's sixteen Regional Education Service Agencies with funds to assist local school systems with improving

the effectiveness of their educational programs by providing curriculum consultation, skill enhancement, professional development, technology training, and

other shared services.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,076,001

$8,571,299

$8,579,112

$8,571,299

State General Funds

$7,076,001

$8,571,299

$8,579,112

$8,571,299

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,076,001

$8,571,299

$8,579,112

$8,571,299

School Improvement

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide research, technical assistance, resources, teacher professional learning, and leadership training for low-

performing schools and local educational agencies to help them design and implement school improvement strategies to improve graduation rates and overall

student achievement.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,757,500 $5,757,500 $5,757,500

$5,757,500 $5,757,500 $5,757,500

$5,757,500 $5,757,500 $5,757,500

$5,757,500 $5,757,500 $5,757,500

164.1 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($612,265)

164.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

164.3 Increase funds for Teach for America.

($730,000) $137,283

($2,706,050) $119,454

($858,233) $137,414

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State General Funds

$125,000

$125,000

164.100 -School Improvement

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide research, technical assistance, resources, teacher professional learning, and leadership training for low-

performing schools and local educational agencies to help them design and implement school improvement strategies to improve graduation rates and overall

student achievement.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,145,235

$5,164,783

$3,295,904

$5,161,681

State General Funds

$5,145,235

$5,164,783

$3,295,904

$5,161,681

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,145,235

$5,164,783

$3,295,904

$5,161,681

School Nurses

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for school nurses who provide health procedures for students at school.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$27,499,500 $27,499,500 $27,499,500

$27,499,500 $27,499,500 $27,499,500

$27,499,500 $27,499,500 $27,499,500

$27,499,500 $27,499,500 $27,499,500

165.1 Reduce funds for grants. (H and S:Reduce funds by 4%) State General Funds

($2,749,950) ($1,099,980) ($1,099,980) ($1,099,980)

165.100 -School Nurses

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for school nurses who provide health procedures for students at school.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$24,749,550 $26,399,520 $26,399,520

State General Funds

$24,749,550 $26,399,520 $26,399,520

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$24,749,550 $26,399,520 $26,399,520

$26,399,520 $26,399,520 $26,399,520

Severely Emotionally Disturbed

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support (GNETS), which provides services, education, and

resources for students ages three to twenty-one with autism or severe emotional behavioral problems and their families.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$65,573,814 $65,573,814
$7,983,572 $7,983,572 $73,557,386

$65,573,814 $65,573,814
$7,983,572 $7,983,572 $73,557,386

$65,573,814 $65,573,814 $7,983,572
$7,983,572 $73,557,386

$65,573,814 $65,573,814 $7,983,572 $7,983,572 $73,557,386

166.1 Reduce funds. (H and S:Reduce funds based on declining enrollment) State General Funds

($655,738) ($1,298,054) ($1,298,054) ($1,298,054)

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166.100 -Severely Emotionally Disturbed

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support (GNETS), which provides services, education, and

resources for students ages three to twenty-one with autism or severe emotional behavioral problems and their families.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$64,918,076 $64,275,760 $64,275,760 $64,275,760

State General Funds

$64,918,076 $64,275,760 $64,275,760 $64,275,760

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$7,983,572

$7,983,572

$7,983,572

$7,983,572

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$7,983,572

$7,983,572

$7,983,572

$7,983,572

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$72,901,648 $72,259,332 $72,259,332 $72,259,332

State Interagency Transfers

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide health insurance to retired teachers and non-certificated personnel and to pass through funding via a contract.

These transfers include health insurance for retired teachers and non-certificated personnel, special education services in other state agencies, teacher's

retirement, and vocational funding for the post-secondary vocational education agency.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$39,309,946 $39,309,946 $23,930,738 $23,930,738 $63,240,684

$39,309,946 $39,309,946 $23,930,738 $23,930,738 $63,240,684

$39,309,946 $39,309,946 $23,930,738 $23,930,738 $63,240,684

$39,309,946 $39,309,946 $23,930,738 $23,930,738 $63,240,684

167.1 Reduce funds for supplemental grants.

State General Funds

($550,000)

($550,000)

($550,000)

($550,000)

167.2 Reduce and distribute funds for the State Health Benefit Plan to state agencies.

State General Funds

($30,261,983) ($30,261,983) ($30,261,983)

167.100 -State Interagency Transfers

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide health insurance to retired teachers and non-certificated personnel and to pass through funding via a contract.

These transfers include health insurance for retired teachers and non-certificated personnel, special education services in other state agencies, teacher's

retirement, and vocational funding for the post-secondary vocational education agency.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$38,759,946

$8,497,963

$8,497,963

$8,497,963

State General Funds

$38,759,946

$8,497,963

$8,497,963

$8,497,963

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$23,930,738 $23,930,738 $23,930,738 $23,930,738

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$23,930,738 $23,930,738 $23,930,738 $23,930,738

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$62,690,684 $32,428,701 $32,428,701 $32,428,701

State Schools

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to prepare sensory-impaired and multi-disabled students to become productive citizens by providing a learning environment

addressing their academic, vocational, and social development.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$22,621,807 $22,621,807 $1,423,122

$22,621,807 $22,621,807 $1,423,122

$22,621,807 $22,621,807
$1,423,122

$22,621,807 $22,621,807 $1,423,122

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Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$490,407 $490,407 $828,560 $828,560 $104,155 $104,155 $24,044,929

$490,407 $490,407 $828,560 $828,560 $104,155 $104,155 $24,044,929

$490,407 $490,407 $828,560 $828,560 $104,155 $104,155 $24,044,929

$490,407 $490,407 $828,560 $828,560 $104,155 $104,155 $24,044,929

168.1 Reduce funds.

State General Funds

($226,218)

($226,218)

($226,218)

($226,218)

168.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$664,609

$578,298

$665,241

168.3 Increase funds for physical fitness activities at the Georgia School for the Deaf.

State General Funds

$9,100

$9,100

$9,100

168.4 Increase funds for training and experience for teachers at the three state schools.

State General Funds

$309,189

$309,189

$309,189

168.100 -State Schools

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to prepare sensory-impaired and multi-disabled students to become productive citizens by providing a learning environment

addressing their academic, vocational, and social development.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$22,395,589 $23,378,487 $23,292,176 $23,379,119

State General Funds

$22,395,589 $23,378,487 $23,292,176 $23,379,119

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,423,122

$1,423,122

$1,423,122

$1,423,122

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$490,407

$490,407

$490,407

$490,407

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$490,407

$490,407

$490,407

$490,407

Intergovernmental Transfers

$828,560

$828,560

$828,560

$828,560

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$828,560

$828,560

$828,560

$828,560

Sales and Services

$104,155

$104,155

$104,155

$104,155

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$104,155

$104,155

$104,155

$104,155

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$23,818,711 $24,801,609 $24,715,298 $24,802,241

Technology/Career Education

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to equip students with academic, vocational, technical, and leadership skills and to extend learning opportunities beyond the

traditional school day and year.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$14,792,880 $14,792,880 $17,708,583 $17,708,583 $8,994,899

$14,792,880 $14,792,880 $17,708,583 $17,708,583 $8,994,899

$14,792,880 $14,792,880 $17,708,583 $17,708,583
$8,994,899

$14,792,880 $14,792,880 $17,708,583 $17,708,583 $8,994,899

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Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,994,899 $8,994,899 $41,496,362

$8,994,899 $8,994,899 $41,496,362

$8,994,899 $8,994,899 $41,496,362

$8,994,899 $8,994,899 $41,496,362

169.1 Reduce funds. (H and CC:Reduce funds by 4%)(S:Reduce funds for Extended Day/Year ($266,751), High Schools That Work ($464,142), Vocational Industry Certification ($78,405), Vocational Supervisors ($167,828), and Youth Apprenticeship Program ($185,207))

State General Funds

($1,291,432)

($591,716) ($1,162,333)

($591,716)

169.100 -Technology/Career Education

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to equip students with academic, vocational, technical, and leadership skills and to extend learning opportunities beyond the

traditional school day and year.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$13,501,448 $14,201,164 $13,630,547 $14,201,164

State General Funds

$13,501,448 $14,201,164 $13,630,547 $14,201,164

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$17,708,583 $17,708,583 $17,708,583 $17,708,583

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$17,708,583 $17,708,583 $17,708,583 $17,708,583

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$8,994,899

$8,994,899

$8,994,899

$8,994,899

Intergovernmental Transfers

$8,994,899

$8,994,899

$8,994,899

$8,994,899

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$8,994,899

$8,994,899

$8,994,899

$8,994,899

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$40,204,930 $40,904,646 $40,334,029 $40,904,646

Testing

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer the statewide student assessment program and provide related testing instruments and training to local

schools.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,823,504 $13,823,504 $13,273,150 $13,273,150 $27,096,654

$13,823,504 $13,823,504 $13,273,150 $13,273,150 $27,096,654

$13,823,504 $13,823,504 $13,273,150 $13,273,150 $27,096,654

$13,823,504 $13,823,504 $13,273,150 $13,273,150 $27,096,654

170.1 Reduce funds. State General Funds

($250,000)

($250,000)

($250,000)

170.100 -Testing

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer the statewide student assessment program and provide related testing instruments and training to local

schools.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$13,823,504 $13,573,504 $13,573,504 $13,573,504

State General Funds

$13,823,504 $13,573,504 $13,573,504 $13,573,504

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$13,273,150 $13,273,150 $13,273,150 $13,273,150

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,273,150 $27,096,654

$13,273,150 $26,846,654

$13,273,150 $26,846,654

$13,273,150 $26,846,654

Tuition for Multi-Handicapped

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to partially reimburse school systems for private residential placements when the school system is unable to provide an

appropriate program for a multi-handicapped student.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,567,622 $1,567,622 $1,567,622

$1,567,622 $1,567,622 $1,567,622

$1,567,622 $1,567,622 $1,567,622

$1,567,622 $1,567,622 $1,567,622

171.1 Reduce funds. State General Funds

($15,676)

($15,676)

($15,676)

($15,676)

171.100 -Tuition for Multi-Handicapped

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to partially reimburse school systems for private residential placements when the school system is unable to provide an

appropriate program for a multi-handicapped student.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,551,946

$1,551,946

$1,551,946

$1,551,946

State General Funds

$1,551,946

$1,551,946

$1,551,946

$1,551,946

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,551,946

$1,551,946

$1,551,946

$1,551,946

The formula calculation for Quality Basic Education funding assumes a base unit cost of $2,725.07. In addition, all local school system allotments for Quality Basic Education shall be made in accordance with funds appropriated by this Act.

Section 24: Employees' Retirement System of Georgia
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$8,790,784 $8,790,784 $3,028,535 $3,028,535 $16,748,641 $16,748,641 $28,567,960

$8,790,784 $8,790,784 $3,028,535 $3,028,535 $16,748,641 $16,748,641 $28,567,960

$8,790,784 $8,790,784 $3,028,535 $3,028,535 $16,748,641 $16,748,641 $28,567,960

$8,790,784 $8,790,784 $3,028,535 $3,028,535 $16,748,641 $16,748,641 $28,567,960

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

Section Total - Final

$8,790,784 $17,165,784

$8,790,784 $17,165,784

$3,180,108

$3,180,108

$3,180,108

$3,180,108

$16,511,853 $16,511,853

$17,165,784 $17,165,784 $3,180,108 $3,180,108 $16,511,853

$17,165,784 $17,165,784 $3,180,108 $3,180,108 $16,511,853

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State Funds Transfers TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$16,511,853 $28,482,745

$16,511,853 $36,857,745

$16,511,853 $36,857,745

$16,511,853 $36,857,745

Deferred Compensation

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide excellent service to participants in the deferred compensation program for all employees of the State, giving them

an effective supplement for their retirement planning.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $3,028,535 $3,028,535 $3,028,535 $3,028,535

$0 $0 $3,028,535 $3,028,535 $3,028,535 $3,028,535

$0 $0 $3,028,535 $3,028,535 $3,028,535 $3,028,535

$0 $0 $3,028,535 $3,028,535 $3,028,535 $3,028,535

172.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$484

$484

172.2 Increase funds for contracts due to increases in Third Party Administrator (TPA) fees.

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$151,089

$151,089

$484 $151,089

$484 $151,089

172.100 -Deferred Compensation

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide excellent service to participants in the deferred compensation program for all employees of the State, giving them

an effective supplement for their retirement planning.

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,180,108

$3,180,108

$3,180,108

$3,180,108

Sales and Services

$3,180,108

$3,180,108

$3,180,108

$3,180,108

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$3,180,108

$3,180,108

$3,180,108

$3,180,108

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,180,108

$3,180,108

$3,180,108

$3,180,108

Georgia Military Pension Fund

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide retirement allowances and other benefits for members of the Georgia National Guard.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,281,784 $1,281,784 $1,281,784

$1,281,784 $1,281,784 $1,281,784

$1,281,784 $1,281,784 $1,281,784

$1,281,784 $1,281,784 $1,281,784

173.100 -Georgia Military Pension Fund

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide retirement allowances and other benefits for members of the Georgia National Guard.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,281,784

$1,281,784

$1,281,784

State General Funds

$1,281,784

$1,281,784

$1,281,784

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,281,784

$1,281,784

$1,281,784

$1,281,784 $1,281,784 $1,281,784

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Public School Employees Retirement System

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to account for the receipt of retirement contributions, ensure sound investing of system funds, and provide timely and

accurate payment of retirement benefits.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,509,000 $7,509,000 $7,509,000

$7,509,000 $7,509,000 $7,509,000

$7,509,000 $7,509,000 $7,509,000

$7,509,000 $7,509,000 $7,509,000

174.1 Increase funds to the level required by the latest actuarial report. State General Funds

$8,375,000

$8,375,000

$8,375,000

174.100 -Public School Employees Retirement System

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to account for the receipt of retirement contributions, ensure sound investing of system funds, and provide timely and

accurate payment of retirement benefits.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,509,000 $15,884,000 $15,884,000 $15,884,000

State General Funds

$7,509,000 $15,884,000 $15,884,000 $15,884,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,509,000 $15,884,000 $15,884,000 $15,884,000

System Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to collect employee and employer contributions, invest the accumulated funds, and disburse retirement benefits to members

and beneficiaries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Retirement Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $16,748,641 $16,748,641 $16,748,641 $16,748,641

$0 $0 $16,748,641 $16,748,641 $16,748,641 $16,748,641

$0 $0 $16,748,641 $16,748,641 $16,748,641 $16,748,641

$0 $0 $16,748,641 $16,748,641 $16,748,641 $16,748,641

175.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

Retirement Payments

$4,478

$4,478

175.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Retirement Payments

$56,937

$56,937

175.3 Reduce funds for contracts.

Retirement Payments

($23,203)

($23,203)

175.4 Reduce funds for equipment due to completion of the voice over internet protocol (VoIP) project.

Retirement Payments

($275,000)

($275,000)

$4,478 $56,937 ($23,203) ($275,000)

$4,478 $56,937 ($23,203) ($275,000)

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175.100 -System Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to collect employee and employer contributions, invest the accumulated funds, and disburse retirement benefits to members

and beneficiaries.

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$16,511,853 $16,511,853 $16,511,853 $16,511,853

State Funds Transfers

$16,511,853 $16,511,853 $16,511,853 $16,511,853

Retirement Payments

$16,511,853 $16,511,853 $16,511,853 $16,511,853

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$16,511,853 $16,511,853 $16,511,853 $16,511,853

It is the intent of the General Assembly that the employer contribution rate for the Employees' Retirement System shall not exceed 11.63% for New Plan employees and 6.88% for Old Plan employees. For the GSEPS employees, the employer contribution rate shall not exceed 7.42% for the pension portion of the benefit and 3.0% in employer match contributions for the 401(k) portion of the benefit. It is the intent of the General Assembly that the employer contribution for Public School Employees' Retirement System shall not exceed $391.42 per member for State Fiscal Year 2012.

Section 25: Forestry Commission, State
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Wildland Fire Management CFDA10.688 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Royalties and Rents Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$28,530,457 $28,530,457 $14,058,380
$5,000,000 $9,058,380 $6,748,395
$125,000 $13,000
$6,610,395 $49,337,232

$28,530,457 $28,530,457 $14,058,380
$5,000,000 $9,058,380 $6,748,395
$125,000 $13,000
$6,610,395 $49,337,232

$28,530,457 $28,530,457 $14,058,380
$5,000,000 $9,058,380 $6,748,395
$125,000 $13,000
$6,610,395 $49,337,232

$28,530,457 $28,530,457 $14,058,380 $5,000,000 $9,058,380 $6,748,395
$125,000 $13,000
$6,610,395 $49,337,232

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Royalties and Rents Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$26,939,948 $28,365,095

$26,939,948 $28,365,095

$9,058,380

$9,058,380

$9,058,380

$9,058,380

$6,748,395

$6,748,395

$125,000

$125,000

$13,000

$13,000

$6,610,395

$6,610,395

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

$42,796,723 $44,221,870

$28,252,862 $28,252,862 $9,058,380 $9,058,380 $6,748,395
$125,000 $13,000
$6,610,395 $50,000 $50,000
$44,109,637

$28,365,917 $28,365,917 $9,058,380 $9,058,380 $6,748,395
$125,000 $13,000
$6,610,395 $50,000 $50,000
$44,222,692

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Commission Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer work force needs, handle purchasing, accounts receivable and payable, meet information technology needs,

and provide oversight that emphasizes customer values and process innovation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,454,715 $3,454,715
$34,106 $34,106 $50,888 $50,888 $50,888 $3,539,709

$3,454,715 $3,454,715
$34,106 $34,106 $50,888 $50,888 $50,888 $3,539,709

$3,454,715 $3,454,715
$34,106 $34,106 $50,888 $50,888 $50,888 $3,539,709

$3,454,715 $3,454,715
$34,106 $34,106 $50,888 $50,888 $50,888 $3,539,709

176.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($2,792)

($2,792)

176.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($7,578)

($7,578)

176.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$16,363

$16,363

176.4 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($83,802)

($83,802)

176.5 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect projected expenditures and for five positions.

State General Funds

($184,465)

($184,465)

176.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$80,621

($2,792) ($7,578) $16,363 ($83,802) ($184,465) $70,151

($2,792) ($7,578) $16,363 ($83,802) ($184,465) $80,698

176.100 -Commission Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer work force needs, handle purchasing, accounts receivable and payable, meet information technology needs,

and provide oversight that emphasizes customer values and process innovation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,192,441

$3,273,062

$3,262,592

$3,273,139

State General Funds

$3,192,441

$3,273,062

$3,262,592

$3,273,139

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$34,106

$34,106

$34,106

$34,106

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$34,106

$34,106

$34,106

$34,106

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$50,888

$50,888

$50,888

$50,888

Sales and Services

$50,888

$50,888

$50,888

$50,888

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$50,888

$50,888

$50,888

$50,888

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,277,435

$3,358,056

$3,347,586

$3,358,133

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3783

Forest Management

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure the stewardship of forest lands; to collect and analyze state forestry inventory data; to administer federal forestry

cost share assistance programs; to study forest health and invasive species control issues; to manage state owned forests; to educate private forest landowners

and timber harvesters about best management practices; to assist communities with management of forested greenspace; to promote and obtain conservation

easements; to manage of Georgia's Carbon Registry; to promote retention, investment, and/or expansion of new emerging and existing forest and forest biomass

industries and, during extreme fire danger, to provide logistical, overhead, and direct fire suppression assistance to the Forest Protection program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Wildland Fire Management CFDA10.688 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,525,694 $2,525,694 $8,548,276 $1,900,000 $6,648,276 $1,002,832
$125,000 $125,000 $877,832 $877,832 $12,076,802

$2,525,694 $2,525,694 $8,548,276 $1,900,000 $6,648,276 $1,002,832
$125,000 $125,000 $877,832 $877,832 $12,076,802

$2,525,694 $2,525,694 $8,548,276 $1,900,000 $6,648,276 $1,002,832
$125,000 $125,000 $877,832 $877,832 $12,076,802

$2,525,694 $2,525,694 $8,548,276 $1,900,000 $6,648,276 $1,002,832
$125,000 $125,000 $877,832 $877,832 $12,076,802

177.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($6,656)

($6,656)

177.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($648)

($648)

177.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$32,901

$32,901

177.4 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect projected expenditures and for six positions.

State General Funds

($421,801)

($421,801)

177.5 Reduce funds by replacing state funds with existing federal funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($43,647)

($43,647)

177.6 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($5,000)

($5,000)

177.7 Replace funds.

State General Funds Agency to Agency Contracts TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($50,000) $50,000
$0

($50,000) $50,000
$0

177.8 Reduce funds due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

ARRA-Wildland Fire Management CFDA10.688

($1,900,000) ($1,900,000)

($6,656) ($648)
$32,901 ($421,801) ($43,647)
($5,000) ($50,000) $50,000
$0 ($1,900,000)

($6,656) ($648)
$32,901 ($421,801) ($43,647)
($5,000) ($50,000) $50,000
$0 ($1,900,000)

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177.9 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan. State General Funds

$68,814

$59,877

$68,879

177.100 -Forest Management

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure the stewardship of forest lands; to collect and analyze state forestry inventory data; to administer federal forestry

cost share assistance programs; to study forest health and invasive species control issues; to manage state owned forests; to educate private forest landowners

and timber harvesters about best management practices; to assist communities with management of forested greenspace; to promote and obtain conservation

easements; to manage of Georgia's Carbon Registry; to promote retention, investment, and/or expansion of new emerging and existing forest and forest biomass

industries and, during extreme fire danger, to provide logistical, overhead, and direct fire suppression assistance to the Forest Protection program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,030,843

$2,099,657

$2,090,720

$2,099,722

State General Funds

$2,030,843

$2,099,657

$2,090,720

$2,099,722

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$6,648,276

$6,648,276

$6,648,276

$6,648,276

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$6,648,276

$6,648,276

$6,648,276

$6,648,276

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,002,832

$1,002,832

$1,002,832

$1,002,832

Intergovernmental Transfers

$125,000

$125,000

$125,000

$125,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$125,000

$125,000

$125,000

$125,000

Sales and Services

$877,832

$877,832

$877,832

$877,832

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$877,832

$877,832

$877,832

$877,832

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

State Funds Transfers

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

Agency to Agency Contracts

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,731,951

$9,800,765

$9,791,828

$9,800,830

Forest Protection

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure an aggressive and efficient response and suppression of forest fires in the unincorporated areas of the State; to

mitigate hazardous forest fuels; to issue burn permits, to provide statewide education in the prevention of wildfires; to perform wildfire arson investigations; to

promote community wildland fire planning and protection thru cooperative agreements with fire departments; to train and certify firefighters in wildland

firefighting; to provide assistance and support to rural fire departments including selling wildland fire engines and tankers; and to support the Forest

Management program during periods of low fire danger.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Wildland Fire Management CFDA10.688 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$22,550,048 $22,550,048
$5,342,281 $3,100,000 $2,242,281 $4,621,312
$13,000 $13,000 $4,608,312 $4,608,312 $32,513,641

$22,550,048 $22,550,048
$5,342,281 $3,100,000 $2,242,281 $4,621,312
$13,000 $13,000 $4,608,312 $4,608,312 $32,513,641

$22,550,048 $22,550,048 $5,342,281
$3,100,000 $2,242,281 $4,621,312
$13,000 $13,000 $4,608,312 $4,608,312 $32,513,641

$22,550,048 $22,550,048 $5,342,281 $3,100,000 $2,242,281 $4,621,312
$13,000 $13,000 $4,608,312 $4,608,312 $32,513,641

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3785

178.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($37,867)

($37,867)

($37,867)

($37,867)

178.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($8,161)

($8,161)

($8,161)

($8,161)

178.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$144,386

$144,386

$144,386

$144,386

178.4 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect projected expenditures and for ten positions.

State General Funds

($520,566)

($520,566)

($520,566)

($520,566)

178.5 Reduce funds by replacing state funds with existing federal funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($25,000)

($25,000)

($25,000)

($25,000)

178.6 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($172,783)

($172,783)

($172,783)

($172,783)

178.7 Reduce funds to reflect reorganization of district offices and for three positions.

State General Funds

($213,393)

($213,393)

($213,393)

($213,393)

178.8 Reduce funds due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

ARRA-Wildland Fire Management CFDA10.688

($3,100,000) ($3,100,000) ($3,100,000) ($3,100,000)

178.9 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$714,776

$621,950

$715,456

178.10 Increase funds for operations to comply with the narrow banding license requirement of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

State General Funds

$146,000

$146,000

$146,000

178.11 Increase funds for personnel.

State General Funds

$414,936

$414,936

$414,936

178.100 -Forest Protection

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure an aggressive and efficient response and suppression of forest fires in the unincorporated areas of the State; to

mitigate hazardous forest fuels; to issue burn permits, to provide statewide education in the prevention of wildfires; to perform wildfire arson investigations; to

promote community wildland fire planning and protection thru cooperative agreements with fire departments; to train and certify firefighters in wildland

firefighting; to provide assistance and support to rural fire departments including selling wildland fire engines and tankers; and to support the Forest

Management program during periods of low fire danger.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$21,716,664 $22,992,376 $22,899,550 $22,993,056

State General Funds

$21,716,664 $22,992,376 $22,899,550 $22,993,056

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,242,281

$2,242,281

$2,242,281

$2,242,281

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,242,281

$2,242,281

$2,242,281

$2,242,281

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$4,621,312

$4,621,312

$4,621,312

$4,621,312

Royalties and Rents

$13,000

$13,000

$13,000

$13,000

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Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services
Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,000 $4,608,312 $4,608,312 $28,580,257

$13,000 $4,608,312 $4,608,312 $29,855,969

$13,000 $4,608,312 $4,608,312 $29,763,143

$13,000 $4,608,312 $4,608,312 $29,856,649

Tree Seedling Nursery

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to produce an adequate quantity of high quality forest tree seedlings for sale at reasonable cost to Georgia landowners.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $133,717 $133,717 $1,073,363 $1,073,363 $1,073,363 $1,207,080

$0 $0 $133,717 $133,717 $1,073,363 $1,073,363 $1,073,363 $1,207,080

$0 $0 $133,717 $133,717 $1,073,363 $1,073,363 $1,073,363 $1,207,080

$0 $0 $133,717 $133,717 $1,073,363 $1,073,363 $1,073,363 $1,207,080

179.100 -Tree Seedling Nursery

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to produce an adequate quantity of high quality forest tree seedlings for sale at reasonable cost to Georgia landowners.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$133,717

$133,717

$133,717

$133,717

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$133,717

$133,717

$133,717

$133,717

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,073,363

$1,073,363

$1,073,363

$1,073,363

Sales and Services

$1,073,363

$1,073,363

$1,073,363

$1,073,363

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$1,073,363

$1,073,363

$1,073,363

$1,073,363

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,207,080

$1,207,080

$1,207,080

$1,207,080

Section 26: Governor, Office of the
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Intergovernmental Transfers Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Sales and Services Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers

Section Total - Continuation

$40,659,692 $40,659,692 $41,119,167 $40,869,167
$250,000 $2,333,959
$500,000 $100,000 $965,214 $561,056 $207,689 $3,961,675 $147,325

$40,659,692 $40,659,692 $41,119,167 $40,869,167
$250,000 $2,333,959
$500,000 $100,000 $965,214 $561,056 $207,689 $3,961,675 $147,325

$40,659,692 $40,659,692 $41,119,167 $40,869,167
$250,000 $2,333,959
$500,000 $100,000 $965,214 $561,056 $207,689 $3,961,675 $147,325

$40,659,692 $40,659,692 $41,119,167 $40,869,167
$250,000 $2,333,959
$500,000 $100,000 $965,214 $561,056 $207,689 $3,961,675 $147,325

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Federal Funds Indirect TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,814,350 $88,074,493

$3,814,350 $88,074,493

$3,814,350 $88,074,493

$3,814,350 $88,074,493

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Intergovernmental Transfers Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Sales and Services Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$44,531,665 $53,342,150

$44,531,665 $53,342,150

$45,716,550 $44,024,117

$40,209,767 $40,209,767

$492,433

$5,014,350

$3,814,350

$2,333,959 $500,000 $100,000 $965,214 $561,056 $207,689 $147,325 $147,325
$92,729,499

$4,833,959 $3,000,000
$100,000 $965,214 $561,056 $207,689 $147,325 $147,325 $102,347,551

$51,640,234 $51,640,234 $44,024,117 $40,209,767
$3,814,350 $4,575,809 $3,000,000
$100,000 $747,064 $561,056 $167,689 $147,325 $147,325 $100,387,485

$53,016,258 $53,016,258 $44,024,117 $40,209,767
$3,814,350 $4,575,809 $3,000,000
$100,000 $747,064 $561,056 $167,689 $147,325 $147,325 $101,763,509

Governor's Emergency Fund

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide emergency funds to draw on when disasters create extraordinary demands on government.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,469,576 $3,469,576 $3,469,576

$3,469,576 $3,469,576 $3,469,576

$3,469,576 $3,469,576 $3,469,576

$3,469,576 $3,469,576 $3,469,576

180.1 Increase funds to pay interest on the Unemployment Trust Fund Loan due September 30, 2011.

State General Funds

$18,232,355

$18,232,355

$18,232,355

180.100 -Governor's Emergency Fund

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide emergency funds to draw on when disasters create extraordinary demands on government.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,469,576 $21,701,931 $21,701,931 $21,701,931

State General Funds

$3,469,576 $21,701,931 $21,701,931 $21,701,931

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,469,576 $21,701,931 $21,701,931 $21,701,931

Governor's Office

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide numerous duties including, but not limited to: granting commissions, appointments and vacancies, maintaining

order, and temporary transfer of institutions between departments or agencies. The Mansion allowance per OCGA 45-7-4 shall be $40,000.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,276,732 $6,276,732 $5,196,851 $5,196,851
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $11,573,583

$6,276,732 $6,276,732 $5,196,851 $5,196,851
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $11,573,583

$6,276,732 $6,276,732 $5,196,851 $5,196,851
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $11,573,583

$6,276,732 $6,276,732 $5,196,851 $5,196,851
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $11,573,583

181.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$768

$768

181.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($71,090)

($71,090)

181.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds 181.4 Reduce funds for operations.

$28,491

$28,491

State General Funds

($403,587)

($403,587)

181.5 Eliminate one-time funds for the gubernatorial transition added in HB948 (2010 session).

State General Funds

($50,000)

($50,000)

181.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$130,965

181.98 Transfer funds to the Governor's Office of Workforce Development in accordance with HB 1195 (2010 session).

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$768 ($71,090) $28,491 ($403,587) ($50,000) $115,401

$768 ($71,090) $28,491 ($403,587) ($50,000) $132,751 ($5,196,851)

181.100 -Governor's Office

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide numerous duties including, but not limited to: granting commissions, appointments and vacancies, maintaining

order, and temporary transfer of institutions between departments or agencies. The Mansion allowance per OCGA 45-7-4 shall be $40,000.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,781,314

$5,912,279

$5,896,715

$5,914,065

State General Funds

$5,781,314

$5,912,279

$5,896,715

$5,914,065

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$5,196,851

$5,196,851

$5,196,851

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$5,196,851

$5,196,851

$5,196,851

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,078,165 $11,209,130 $11,193,566

$6,014,065

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3789

Planning and Budget, Governor's Office of

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve state government operations and services by leading and assisting in the evaluation, development, and

implementation of budgets, plans, programs, and policies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,022,745 $8,022,745 $8,022,745

$8,022,745 $8,022,745 $8,022,745

$8,022,745 $8,022,745 $8,022,745

$8,022,745 $8,022,745 $8,022,745

182.1 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS). (S:Utilize existing funds)

State General Funds

$281,915

$181,915

$0

$181,915

182.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$41,887

$41,887

$41,887

$41,887

182.3 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($519,748)

($519,748)

($519,748)

($519,748)

182.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$163,485

$140,809

$161,978

182.100 -Planning and Budget, Governor's Office of

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve state government operations and services by leading and assisting in the evaluation, development, and

implementation of budgets, plans, programs, and policies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,826,799

$7,890,284

$7,685,693

$7,888,777

State General Funds

$7,826,799

$7,890,284

$7,685,693

$7,888,777

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,826,799

$7,890,284

$7,685,693

$7,888,777

Arts, Georgia Council for the

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for Council operations, fund grants and services for non-profit arts and cultural organizations, and maintain the

Georgia State Art Collection and Capital Galleries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$790,735 $790,735 $659,400 $659,400 $1,450,135

$790,735 $790,735 $659,400 $659,400 $1,450,135

$790,735 $790,735 $659,400 $659,400 $1,450,135

$790,735 $790,735 $659,400 $659,400 $1,450,135

183.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$932

$932

183.2 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($8,871)

($8,871)

183.3 Reduce funds for operations.

$932 ($8,871)

$932 ($8,871)

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State General Funds

($70,203)

($70,203)

($70,203)

($70,203)

183.98 Transfer funds and three positions from the Office of the Governor to the Department of Economic Development for the Georgia Council for the Arts and reflect savings from consolidation.

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($712,593) ($659,400) ($1,371,993)

($712,593) ($659,400) ($1,371,993)

($712,593) ($659,400) ($1,371,993)

($712,593) ($659,400) ($1,371,993)

Child Advocate, Office of the

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide independent oversight of persons, organizations, and agencies responsible for the protection and well-being of

children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$879,701 $879,701
$89,558 $89,558
$25 $25 $25 $969,284

$879,701 $879,701
$89,558 $89,558
$25 $25 $25 $969,284

$879,701 $879,701
$89,558 $89,558
$25 $25 $25 $969,284

$879,701 $879,701
$89,558 $89,558
$25 $25 $25 $969,284

184.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($4,000)

($4,000)

184.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$5,242

$5,242

184.3 Reduce funds by maximizing federal grant funds by shifting allowable personnel expenditures.

State General Funds

($30,000)

($30,000)

184.4 Reduce funds for rent by moving to state-owned property.

State General Funds

($23,550)

($23,550)

184.5 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($108)

($10,507)

184.6 Reduce funds for contracts based on projected expenditures.

State General Funds

($7,561)

($7,561)

184.7 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$23,545

($4,000) $5,242 ($30,000) ($23,550) ($10,507) ($7,561) $20,487

($4,000) $5,242 ($30,000) ($23,550) ($10,507) ($7,561) $23,567

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184.100 -Child Advocate, Office of the

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide independent oversight of persons, organizations, and agencies responsible for the protection and well-being of

children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$819,724

$832,870

$829,812

$832,892

State General Funds

$819,724

$832,870

$829,812

$832,892

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$89,558

$89,558

$89,558

$89,558

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$89,558

$89,558

$89,558

$89,558

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$25

$25

$25

$25

Sales and Services

$25

$25

$25

$25

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$25

$25

$25

$25

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$909,307

$922,453

$919,395

$922,475

Children and Families, Governor's Office for

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to enhance coordination and communication among providers and stakeholders of services to families.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Indirect FFID Temporary Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,002,330 $4,002,330 $4,651,246 $4,401,246
$250,000 $250,000 $3,814,350 $3,814,350 $3,814,350 $12,467,926

$4,002,330 $4,002,330 $4,651,246 $4,401,246
$250,000 $250,000 $3,814,350 $3,814,350 $3,814,350 $12,467,926

$4,002,330 $4,002,330 $4,651,246 $4,401,246
$250,000 $250,000 $3,814,350 $3,814,350 $3,814,350 $12,467,926

$4,002,330 $4,002,330 $4,651,246 $4,401,246
$250,000 $250,000 $3,814,350 $3,814,350 $3,814,350 $12,467,926

185.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($34,033)

($34,033)

($34,033)

185.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$2,394

$2,394

$2,394

185.3 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($8,300)

($8,300)

($8,300)

185.4 Reduce funds by maximizing federal grant funds by shifting allowable personnel expenditures and real estate rental costs.

State General Funds

($50,283)

($50,283)

($50,283)

185.5 Reduce funds by utilizing federal funds for the annual youth conference.

State General Funds

($32,700)

($32,700)

($32,700)

185.6 Reduce funds for implementation of new Community Strategy Grants.

State General Funds

($291,314)

($291,314)

($291,314)

($34,033) $2,394 ($8,300)
($50,283) ($32,700) ($291,314)

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185.7 Reduce funds by eliminating all non-essential travel and provide web-based System of Care trainings.

State General Funds

($15,800)

($15,800)

($15,800)

($15,800)

185.8 Transfer funds to the Department of Human Services.

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

($250,000)

($250,000)

($250,000)

($250,000)

185.9 Reclassify other funds as federal funds in accordance with State Accounting Office Financial Management Policies and Procedures. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558 FFID Temporary Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,814,350
($3,814,350) $0

$3,814,350
($3,814,350) $0

$3,814,350 ($3,814,350)
$0

$3,814,350 ($3,814,350)
$0

185.10 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$17,688

$15,391

$17,705

185.11 Replace state general funds with reserves from the Children's Trust Fund.

State General Funds Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($2,500,000) $2,500,000
$0

($2,500,000) $2,500,000
$0

($2,500,000) $2,500,000
$0

185.98 Transfer funds from the Family Connection program and recognize savings from consolidation. (H and S:It is the intent of the General Assembly that Family Connection Partnership remains an independent non-profit and shall not be merged into the Governor's Office for Children and Families)

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,269,731

$0

$0

$0

$492,433

$0

$0

$0

$1,200,000

$0

$0

$0

$8,962,164

$0

$0

$0

185.100 -Children and Families, Governor's Office for

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to enhance coordination and communication among providers and stakeholders of services to families.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$10,842,025

$1,089,982

$1,087,685

$1,089,999

State General Funds

$10,842,025

$1,089,982

$1,087,685

$1,089,999

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$9,908,029

$8,215,596

$8,215,596

$8,215,596

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$4,401,246

$4,401,246

$4,401,246

$4,401,246

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$492,433

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$5,014,350

$3,814,350

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$5,014,350

$3,814,350

FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558

$3,814,350

$3,814,350

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

Reserved Fund Balances

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$20,750,054 $11,805,578 $11,803,281 $11,805,595

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Consumer Protection, Governor's Office of

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect consumers and legitimate business enterprises from unfair and deceptive business practices through the

enforcement of the Fair Business Practices Act and other related consumer protection statutes.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,664,935 $6,664,935 $1,572,903
$965,214 $965,214 $400,000 $400,000 $207,689 $207,689 $8,237,838

$6,664,935 $6,664,935 $1,572,903
$965,214 $965,214 $400,000 $400,000 $207,689 $207,689 $8,237,838

$6,664,935 $6,664,935 $1,572,903
$965,214 $965,214 $400,000 $400,000 $207,689 $207,689 $8,237,838

$6,664,935 $6,664,935 $1,572,903
$965,214 $965,214 $400,000 $400,000 $207,689 $207,689 $8,237,838

186.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($28,365)

($28,365)

($17,019)

186.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$44,883

$44,883

$32,552

186.3 Reduce funds for five vacant positions. (H:Reflect additional vacancies)

State General Funds

($466,645)

($637,713)

($418,310)

186.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$168,404

$80,629

186.5 Transfer funds to the new Office of Customer Service program. (S:YES)(CC:NO)

State General Funds Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($2,293,051) ($965,214) ($40,000)
($3,298,265)

186.6 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS) in Customer Service.

State General Funds

186.7 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

186.8 Reduce funds for personnel in Customer Service.

State General Funds

186.9 Reduce funds to reflect the loss of the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority (GRTA) contract.

($17,019)
$32,552
($528,012)
$168,564
$0 $0 $0 $0
($11,346)
$12,331
($219,403)

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Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($218,150) ($40,000) ($258,150)

186.10 Transfer funds from Customer Service to the Secretary of State Professional Licensing Board program to sustain current services to businesses.

State General Funds

($200,000)

186.11 Reduce funds for Customer Service.

State General Funds

($23,649)

186.12 Utilize existing funds ($300,000) in Customer Service to advise state agencies on redesigning their websites to better serve Georgia citizens. (S:YES)(CC:YES)

State General Funds

$0

186.13 Utilize existing state general funds ($397,251) from Customer Service and funds transferred from GTA ($747,064) to support 1-800-GEORGIA Call Center. (S:YES)(CC:YES)

State General Funds

$0

186.100 -Consumer Protection, Governor's Office of

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect consumers and legitimate business enterprises from unfair and deceptive business practices through the

enforcement of the Fair Business Practices Act and other related consumer protection statutes.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,214,808

$6,212,144

$4,049,736

$5,878,953

State General Funds

$6,214,808

$6,212,144

$4,049,736

$5,878,953

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,572,903

$1,572,903

$567,689

$1,314,753

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$965,214

$965,214

$747,064

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$965,214

$965,214

$747,064

Sales and Services

$400,000

$400,000

$400,000

$400,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$400,000

$400,000

$400,000

$400,000

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties

$207,689

$207,689

$167,689

$167,689

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized

$207,689

$207,689

$167,689

$167,689

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,787,711

$7,785,047

$4,617,425

$7,193,706

Emergency Management Agency, Georgia

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a disaster, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery program by coordinating federal, state, and other

resources and supporting local governments to respond to major disasters and emergency events, and to coordinate state resources for the preparation and

prevention of threats and acts of terrorism and to serve as the State's point of contact for the federal Department of Homeland Security.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances

$2,389,020 $2,389,020 $29,703,182 $29,703,182
$660,531 $500,000

$2,389,020 $2,389,020 $29,703,182 $29,703,182
$660,531 $500,000

$2,389,020 $2,389,020 $29,703,182 $29,703,182
$660,531 $500,000

$2,389,020 $2,389,020 $29,703,182 $29,703,182
$660,531 $500,000

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Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Sales and Services
Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$500,000 $160,531 $160,531 $147,325 $147,325 $147,325 $32,900,058

$500,000 $160,531 $160,531 $147,325 $147,325 $147,325 $32,900,058

$500,000 $160,531 $160,531 $147,325 $147,325 $147,325 $32,900,058

$500,000 $160,531 $160,531 $147,325 $147,325 $147,325 $32,900,058

187.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($261,559)

($261,559)

($261,559)

($261,559)

187.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$12,148

$12,148

$12,148

$12,148

187.3 Reduce funds for contracts. (S and CC:Restore funds for the Civil Air Patrol)

State General Funds

($49,455)

($49,455)

($42,750)

($42,750)

187.4 Reduce funds for operations. (H and S:Reduce funds for personnel)

State General Funds

($10,311)

($59,744)

($59,744)

($59,744)

187.5 Reduce funds for the Excess Property 1122 Procurement Program and transfer operations to the Department of Public Safety.

State General Funds

($81,923)

($81,923)

($81,923)

($81,923)

187.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$58,120

$50,573

$58,177

187.99

CC: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a disaster, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery program by coordinating federal, state, and other resources and supporting local governments to respond to major disasters and emergency events, and to coordinate state resources for the preparation and prevention of threats and acts of terrorism and to serve as the State's point of contact for the federal Department of Homeland Security. Senate: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a disaster, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery program by coordinating federal, state, and other resources and supporting local governments to respond to major disasters and emergency events, and to coordinate state resources for the preparation and prevention of threats and acts of terrorism and to serve as the State's point of contact for the federal Department of Homeland Security. House: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a disaster, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery program by coordinating federal, state, and other resources and supporting local governments to respond to major disasters and emergency events. Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a disaster, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery program by coordinating federal, state, and other resources and supporting local governments to respond to major disasters and emergency events.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

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187.100 -Emergency Management Agency, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a disaster, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery program by coordinating federal, state, and other

resources and supporting local governments to respond to major disasters and emergency events, and to coordinate state resources for the preparation and

prevention of threats and acts of terrorism and to serve as the State's point of contact for the federal Department of Homeland Security.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,997,920

$2,006,607

$2,005,765

$2,013,369

State General Funds

$1,997,920

$2,006,607

$2,005,765

$2,013,369

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$29,703,182 $29,703,182 $29,703,182 $29,703,182

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$29,703,182 $29,703,182 $29,703,182 $29,703,182

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$660,531

$660,531

$660,531

$660,531

Reserved Fund Balances

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

Sales and Services

$160,531

$160,531

$160,531

$160,531

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$160,531

$160,531

$160,531

$160,531

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$147,325

$147,325

$147,325

$147,325

State Funds Transfers

$147,325

$147,325

$147,325

$147,325

Agency to Agency Contracts

$147,325

$147,325

$147,325

$147,325

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$32,508,958 $32,517,645 $32,516,803 $32,524,407

Equal Opportunity, Georgia Commission on

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce the Georgia Fair Employment Practices Act of 1978, as amended, and the Fair Housing Act, which makes it

unlawful to discriminate against any individual.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$522,722 $522,722 $407,000 $407,000 $929,722

$522,722 $522,722 $407,000 $407,000 $929,722

$522,722 $522,722 $407,000 $407,000 $929,722

$522,722 $522,722 $407,000 $407,000 $929,722

188.1 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$9,931

$9,931

188.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$3,356

$3,356

188.3 Reduce funds for one administrative position.

State General Funds

($39,964)

($39,964)

188.4 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($2,200)

($38,444)

188.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$15,735

$9,931 $3,356 ($39,964) ($38,444) $13,692

$9,931 $3,356 ($39,964) ($38,444) $15,750

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188.100 -Equal Opportunity, Georgia Commission on

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce the Georgia Fair Employment Practices Act of 1978, as amended, and the Fair Housing Act, which makes it

unlawful to discriminate against any individual.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$493,845

$473,336

$471,293

$473,351

State General Funds

$493,845

$473,336

$471,293

$473,351

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$407,000

$407,000

$407,000

$407,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$407,000

$407,000

$407,000

$407,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$900,845

$880,336

$878,293

$880,351

Office of the State Inspector General

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to foster and promote accountability and integrity in state government by investigating and preventing fraud, waste, and

abuse.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$623,898 $623,898 $623,898

$623,898 $623,898 $623,898

$623,898 $623,898 $623,898

$623,898 $623,898 $623,898

189.1 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$817

$817

189.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$4,557

$4,557

189.3 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($24,114)

($93,585)

189.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$20,007

$817 $4,557 ($93,585) $17,408

$817 $4,557 ($93,585) $20,025

189.100 -Office of the State Inspector General

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to foster and promote accountability and integrity in state government by investigating and preventing fraud, waste, and

abuse.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$605,158

$555,694

$553,095

$555,712

State General Funds

$605,158

$555,694

$553,095

$555,712

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$605,158

$555,694

$553,095

$555,712

Professional Standards Commission, Georgia

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to direct the preparation of, certify, recognize, and recruit Georgia educators, and to enforce standards regarding educator

professional preparation, performance, and ethics.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$6,109,052 $6,109,052
$411,930

$6,109,052 $6,109,052
$411,930

$6,109,052 $6,109,052
$411,930

$6,109,052 $6,109,052
$411,930

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$411,930 $500 $500 $500
$6,521,482

$411,930 $500 $500 $500
$6,521,482

$411,930 $500 $500 $500
$6,521,482

$411,930 $500 $500 $500
$6,521,482

190.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($4,851)

($4,851)

($4,851)

($4,851)

190.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$36,427

$36,427

$36,427

$36,427

190.3 Reduce funds for personnel and operations.

State General Funds

($477,432)

($477,432)

($477,432)

($477,432)

190.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$175,657

$152,845

$175,824

190.100 -Professional Standards Commission, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to direct the preparation of, certify, recognize, and recruit Georgia educators, and to enforce standards regarding educator

professional preparation, performance, and ethics.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,663,196

$5,838,853

$5,816,041

$5,839,020

State General Funds

$5,663,196

$5,838,853

$5,816,041

$5,839,020

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$411,930

$411,930

$411,930

$411,930

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$411,930

$411,930

$411,930

$411,930

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$500

$500

$500

$500

Sales and Services

$500

$500

$500

$500

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$500

$500

$500

$500

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,075,626

$6,251,283

$6,228,471

$6,251,450

Student Achievement, Office of

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support educational accountability, evaluation, and reporting efforts, establishment of standards on state assessments, the

preparation and release of the state's education report card and scoreboard, and education research to inform policy and budget efforts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$908,246 $908,246 $908,246

$908,246 $908,246 $908,246

$908,246 $908,246 $908,246

$908,246 $908,246 $908,246

191.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($3,136)

($3,136)

191.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$2,837

$2,837

($3,136) $2,837

($3,136) $2,837

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191.3 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($39,004)

191.4 Reduce funds for contracts.

State General Funds

($33,000)

191.5 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($18,643)

191.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

191.7 Reduce funds.

State General Funds

($39,004) ($33,000) ($18,643) $19,952
($9,082)

($39,004) ($33,000) ($18,643) $17,361
($9,082)

($39,004) ($33,000) ($18,643) $19,971
($9,082)

191.100 -Student Achievement, Office of

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support educational accountability, evaluation, and reporting efforts, establishment of standards on state assessments, the

preparation and release of the state's education report card and scoreboard, and education research to inform policy and budget efforts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$817,300

$828,170

$825,579

$828,189

State General Funds

$817,300

$828,170

$825,579

$828,189

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$817,300

$828,170

$825,579

$828,189

Office of Customer Service
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

Continuation Budget

$0

$0

$0

$0

700.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($11,346)

$0

700.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$12,331

$0

700.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$65,905

$0

700.4 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($219,403)

$0

700.5 Reduce funds to reflect the loss of the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority (GRTA) contract.

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($218,150)

$0

($40,000)

$0

($258,150)

$0

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700.6 Transfer funds to the Secretary of State Professional Licensing Board program to sustain current services to businesses.

State General Funds

($200,000)

$0

700.7 Transfer funds to the Department of Revenue Customer Service program to reduce wait times in that program.

State General Funds

($1,200,000)

$0

700.8 Reduce funds.

State General Funds

($23,649)

$0

700.9 Utilize existing funds ($300,000) to advise state agencies on redesigning their websites to better serve Georgia citizens. (S:YES)(CC:Recognize in 186.14)

State General Funds

$0

$0

700.10 Utilize existing state general funds ($397,251) and funds transferred from GTA ($747,064) to support 1-800-GEORGIA Call Center. (S:YES)(CC:Recognize in 186.15)

State General Funds

$0

$0

700.98 Transfer funds from the Office of Consumer Protection program. (CC:NO)

State General Funds Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,293,051

$0

$965,214

$0

$40,000

$0

$3,298,265

$0

700.99

CC: The purpose of this appropriation is to operate the 1-800-GEORGIA call center and to create and implement Internet customer service strategies and recommendations for state agencies. Senate: The purpose of this appropriation is to operate the 1-800-GEORGIA call center and to create and implement Internet customer service strategies and recommendations for state agencies.

State General Funds

$0

$0

700.100 -Office of Customer Service

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to operate the 1-800-GEORGIA call center and to create and implement Internet customer service strategies and

recommendations for state agencies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$716,889

State General Funds

$716,889

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$747,064

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$747,064

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$747,064

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,463,953

Governor's Office of Workforce Development

Continuation Budget

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$0

State General Funds

$0

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900.1 Transfer funds from the Office of the Governor in accordance with HB 1195 (2010 session). Federal Funds Not Itemized 900.99 CC: The purpose of this appropriation is to improve the job training and marketability of Georgia's workforce.

$5,196,851

State General Funds

$0

900.100 -Governor's Office of Workforce Development

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve the job training and marketability of Georgia's workforce.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

Federal Funds Not Itemized

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,196,851 $5,196,851 $5,196,851

There is hereby appropriated to the Office of the Governor the sum of $400,000 of the moneys collected in accordance with O.C.G.A. Title 10, Chapter 1, Article 28. The sum of money is appropriated for use by the Office of Consumer Protection for all the purposes for which such moneys may be appropriated pursuant to Article 28.

The Mansion allowance shall be $40,000.

Section 27: Human Services, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Aging Congregate Nutrition Services CFDA93.707 ARRA-Child Care & Development Block Grant ARRA-Child Support Enforcement Title IV-D CFDA93.563 ARRA-Emergency Contingency Fund for TANF CFDA93.714 ARRA-Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596 Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575 Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569 Federal Funds Not Itemized Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

Section Total - Continuation

$482,139,875 $475,948,069
$6,191,806 $1,318,107,317
$1,045,000 $45,042,413 $18,464,705 $165,535,960 $7,177,918 $94,324,807 $112,979,962 $17,312,159 $237,140,679 $80,939,075 $24,651,737 $62,880,634
$200,470 $52,499,273 $372,711,441

$482,139,875 $475,948,069
$6,191,806 $1,318,107,317
$1,045,000 $45,042,413 $18,464,705 $165,535,960 $7,177,918 $94,324,807 $112,979,962 $17,312,159 $237,140,679 $80,939,075 $24,651,737 $62,880,634
$200,470 $52,499,273 $372,711,441

$482,139,875 $475,948,069
$6,191,806 $1,318,107,317
$1,045,000 $45,042,413 $18,464,705 $165,535,960 $7,177,918 $94,324,807 $112,979,962 $17,312,159 $237,140,679 $80,939,075 $24,651,737 $62,880,634
$200,470 $52,499,273 $372,711,441

$482,139,875 $475,948,069
$6,191,806 $1,318,107,317
$1,045,000 $45,042,413 $18,464,705 $165,535,960 $7,177,918 $94,324,807 $112,979,962 $17,312,159 $237,140,679 $80,939,075 $24,651,737 $62,880,634
$200,470 $52,499,273 $372,711,441

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TANF Unobligated Balance per 42 USC 604 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Intergovernmental Transfers Sales and Services TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency Funds Transfers TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$25,201,084 $28,641,081
$849,904 $12,336,683 $15,454,494 $4,659,488 $3,047,968
$1,611,520 $1,833,547,761

$25,201,084 $28,641,081
$849,904 $12,336,683 $15,454,494 $4,659,488 $3,047,968
$1,611,520 $1,833,547,761

$25,201,084 $28,641,081
$849,904 $12,336,683 $15,454,494 $4,659,488 $3,047,968
$1,611,520 $1,833,547,761

$25,201,084 $28,641,081
$849,904 $12,336,683 $15,454,494 $4,659,488 $3,047,968 $1,611,520 $1,833,547,761

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596 Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575 Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569 Federal Funds Not Itemized Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families TANF Unobligated Balance per 42 USC 604
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Intergovernmental Transfers Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$476,206,885 $493,130,053

$470,015,079 $486,938,247

$6,191,806

$6,191,806

$1,069,272,835 $1,070,977,184

$94,324,807 $94,324,807

$112,979,962 $112,979,962

$17,312,159 $17,312,159

$242,924,391 $242,924,391

$73,587,353 $73,349,999

$24,651,737 $24,651,737

$62,138,931 $62,880,634

$200,470

$200,470

$54,870,519 $54,870,519

$368,024,967 $369,224,967

$18,257,539 $18,257,539

$28,641,081 $28,641,081

$849,904

$849,904

$12,336,683 $12,336,683

$15,454,494 $15,454,494

$4,659,488

$4,659,488

$3,047,968

$3,047,968

$1,611,520

$1,611,520

$1,578,780,289 $1,597,407,806

$492,692,625 $486,500,819
$6,191,806 $1,070,014,528
$94,324,807 $112,979,962 $17,312,159 $242,924,391 $73,587,353 $24,651,737 $62,880,634
$200,470 $54,870,519 $368,024,957 $18,257,539 $28,641,081
$849,904 $12,336,683 $15,454,494 $4,659,488 $3,047,968 $1,611,520 $1,596,007,722

$493,851,322 $487,659,516
$6,191,806 $1,069,777,174
$94,324,807 $112,979,962 $17,312,159 $242,924,391 $73,349,999 $24,651,737 $62,880,634
$200,470 $54,870,519 $368,024,957 $18,257,539 $28,641,081
$849,904 $12,336,683 $15,454,494 $4,659,488 $3,047,968 $1,611,520 $1,596,929,065

Adoption Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support and facilitate the safe permanent placement of children by prescreening families and providing support and

financial services after adoption.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$31,251,149 $31,251,149

$31,251,149 $31,251,149

$31,251,149 $31,251,149

$31,251,149 $31,251,149

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Federal Funds Not Itemized Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$56,149,736 $3,140,444 $38,009,292
$15,000,000 $15,000,000
$45,000 $45,000 $45,000 $87,445,885

$56,149,736 $3,140,444 $38,009,292
$15,000,000 $15,000,000
$45,000 $45,000 $45,000 $87,445,885

$56,149,736 $3,140,444 $38,009,292
$15,000,000 $15,000,000
$45,000 $45,000 $45,000 $87,445,885

$56,149,736 $3,140,444 $38,009,292 $15,000,000 $15,000,000
$45,000 $45,000 $45,000 $87,445,885

192.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($98)

($98)

($98)

($98)

192.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$8,094

$8,094

$8,094

$8,094

192.3 Reduce funds for contracts.

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($79,040) ($140,690) ($219,730)

($79,040) ($140,690) ($219,730)

($79,040) ($140,690) ($219,730)

($79,040) ($140,690) ($219,730)

192.4 Increase funds to reflect the loss of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) rate.

State General Funds ARRA-Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,140,444 ($3,140,444)
$0

$2,840,444 ($3,140,444)
($300,000)

$2,840,444 ($3,140,444)
($300,000)

$2,840,444 ($3,140,444)
($300,000)

192.5 Transfer funds from the Departmental Administration program for unemployment insurance.

State General Funds

$2,797

$2,797

$2,797

$2,797

192.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$35,739

$31,097

$35,773

192.100 -Adoption Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support and facilitate the safe permanent placement of children by prescreening families and providing support and

financial services after adoption.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$34,323,346 $34,059,085 $34,054,443 $34,059,119

State General Funds

$34,323,346 $34,059,085 $34,054,443 $34,059,119

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$52,868,602 $52,868,602 $52,868,602 $52,868,602

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$37,868,602 $37,868,602 $37,868,602 $37,868,602

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$15,000,000 $15,000,000 $15,000,000 $15,000,000

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$15,000,000 $15,000,000 $15,000,000 $15,000,000

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$45,000 $45,000 $45,000 $87,236,948

$45,000 $45,000 $45,000 $86,972,687

$45,000 $45,000 $45,000 $86,968,045

$45,000 $45,000 $45,000 $86,972,721

After School Care

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to expand the provision of after school care services and draw down TANF maintenance of effort funds.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS 193.1 Increase funds based on projected expenditures.

$0 $0 $14,000,000 $14,000,000 $14,000,000 $14,000,000

$0 $0 $14,000,000 $14,000,000 $14,000,000 $14,000,000

$0 $0 $14,000,000 $14,000,000 $14,000,000 $14,000,000

$0 $0 $14,000,000 $14,000,000 $14,000,000 $14,000,000

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$3,685,354

$3,685,354

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

193.100 -After School Care

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to expand the provision of after school care services and draw down TANF maintenance of effort funds.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$17,685,354 $17,685,354 $15,500,000 $15,500,000

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$17,685,354 $17,685,354 $15,500,000 $15,500,000

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$17,685,354 $17,685,354 $15,500,000 $15,500,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$17,685,354 $17,685,354 $15,500,000 $15,500,000

Child Care Licensing

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the health and safety of children who receive full-time care outside of their homes by licensing, monitoring, and

inspecting residential care providers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$343,200 $343,200 $1,680,662 $312,568 $1,368,094 $1,368,094 $2,023,862

$343,200 $343,200 $1,680,662 $312,568 $1,368,094 $1,368,094 $2,023,862

$343,200 $343,200 $1,680,662 $312,568 $1,368,094 $1,368,094 $2,023,862

$343,200 $343,200 $1,680,662 $312,568 $1,368,094 $1,368,094 $2,023,862

194.1 Reduce funds for personnel.
State General Funds Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($182,544) ($312,568) ($495,112)

($182,544) ($312,568) ($495,112)

($182,544) ($312,568) ($495,112)

($182,544) ($312,568) ($495,112)

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194.2 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($101,486)

194.3 Reduce funds for telecommunications expenses.

State General Funds

($32,540)

194.4 Reduce funds for information technology expenses.

State General Funds

($25,630)

194.5 Reduce funds for contracts.

State General Funds

($1,000)

194.6 Replace funds. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$825,768

194.7 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

($101,486) ($32,540) ($25,630)
($1,000) $825,768
$71,771

($101,486) ($32,540) ($25,630)
($1,000) $825,768
$0

($101,486) ($32,540) ($25,630)
($1,000) $825,768
$0

194.100 -Child Care Licensing

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the health and safety of children who receive full-time care outside of their homes by licensing, monitoring, and

inspecting residential care providers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$71,771

State General Funds

$71,771

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,193,862

$2,193,862

$2,193,862

$2,193,862

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$2,193,862

$2,193,862

$2,193,862

$2,193,862

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$2,193,862

$2,193,862

$2,193,862

$2,193,862

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,193,862

$2,265,633

$2,193,862

$2,193,862

Child Care Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to permit low income families to be self-reliant while protecting the safety and well-being of their children by ensuring

access to child care.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Child Care & Development Block Grant CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596 Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575 Federal Funds Not Itemized Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$54,262,031 $54,262,031 $214,162,674 $45,042,413 $90,698,416 $75,415,944
$2,405,811 $90
$600,000 $600,000 $2,500,000

$54,262,031 $54,262,031 $214,162,674 $45,042,413 $90,698,416 $75,415,944 $2,405,811
$90 $600,000 $600,000 $2,500,000

$54,262,031 $54,262,031 $214,162,674 $45,042,413 $90,698,416 $75,415,944 $2,405,811
$90 $600,000 $600,000 $2,500,000

$54,262,031 $54,262,031 $214,162,674 $45,042,413 $90,698,416 $75,415,944 $2,405,811
$90 $600,000 $600,000 $2,500,000

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State Funds Transfers Income from DECAL for Supplemental Childcare Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,500,000 $2,500,000 $270,924,705

$2,500,000 $2,500,000 $270,924,705

$2,500,000 $2,500,000 $270,924,705

$2,500,000 $2,500,000 $270,924,705

195.1 Reduce funds due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

ARRA-Child Care & Development Block Grant

($45,042,413) ($45,042,413) ($45,042,413)

195.2 Increase funds to create 400 new child care slots.

CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,333,850 $108,150
$1,442,000

$1,333,850 $108,150
$1,442,000

195.3 Eliminate funds for Ferst Foundation contract.

State General Funds CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($27,731) ($1,333,850)
($108,150) ($1,469,731)

($27,731) ($1,333,850)
($108,150) ($1,469,731)

($45,042,413)
$1,333,850 $108,150
$1,442,000
($27,731) ($1,333,850)
($108,150) ($1,469,731)

195.100 -Child Care Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to permit low income families to be self-reliant while protecting the safety and well-being of their children by ensuring

access to child care.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$54,262,031 $54,234,300 $54,234,300 $54,234,300

State General Funds

$54,262,031 $54,234,300 $54,234,300 $54,234,300

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$169,120,261 $169,120,261 $169,120,261 $169,120,261

CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596

$90,698,416 $90,698,416 $90,698,416 $90,698,416

Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575

$75,415,944 $75,415,944 $75,415,944 $75,415,944

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,405,811

$2,405,811

$2,405,811

$2,405,811

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$90

$90

$90

$90

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

State Funds Transfers

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

Income from DECAL for Supplemental Childcare Services

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$225,882,292 $225,854,561 $225,854,561 $225,854,561

Child Support Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to encourage and enforce the parental responsibility of paying financial support.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$20,041,528 $20,041,528 $83,168,539

$20,041,528 $20,041,528 $83,168,539

$20,041,528 $20,041,528 $83,168,539

$20,041,528 $20,041,528 $83,168,539

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ARRA-Child Support Enforcement Title IV-D CFDA93.563 Federal Funds Not Itemized Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$18,464,705 $64,583,834
$120,000 $2,841,500 $2,841,500 $2,841,500
$395,760 $395,760 $395,760 $106,447,327

$18,464,705 $64,583,834
$120,000 $2,841,500 $2,841,500 $2,841,500
$395,760 $395,760 $395,760 $106,447,327

$18,464,705 $64,583,834
$120,000 $2,841,500 $2,841,500 $2,841,500
$395,760 $395,760 $395,760 $106,447,327

$18,464,705 $64,583,834
$120,000 $2,841,500 $2,841,500 $2,841,500
$395,760 $395,760 $395,760 $106,447,327

196.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($3,102)

($3,102)

($3,102)

($3,102)

196.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$59,291

$59,291

$59,291

$59,291

196.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$230,783

$230,783

$230,783

$230,783

196.4 Reduce funds for personnel ($1,000,000) and operations ($1,941,176).

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($1,000,000) ($1,941,176) ($2,941,176)

($1,000,000) ($1,941,176) ($2,941,176)

($1,000,000) ($1,941,176) ($2,941,176)

($1,000,000) ($1,941,176) ($2,941,176)

196.5 Increase funds to replace the loss of incentive funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,100,000 $9,900,000 $15,000,000

$5,100,000 $9,900,000 $15,000,000

$5,100,000 $9,900,000 $15,000,000

$5,100,000 $9,900,000 $15,000,000

196.6 Transfer funds from the Departmental Administration program for unemployment insurance.

State General Funds

$99,162

$99,162

$99,162

$99,162

196.7 Reduce funds to reflect the loss of incentive funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

ARRA-Child Support Enforcement Title IV-D CFDA93.563

($18,464,705) ($18,464,705) ($18,464,705) ($18,464,705)

196.8 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$562,936

$534,428

$614,776

196.100 -Child Support Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to encourage and enforce the parental responsibility of paying financial support.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$24,527,662 $25,090,598 $25,062,090

State General Funds

$24,527,662 $25,090,598 $25,062,090

$25,142,438 $25,142,438

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$72,662,658 $72,542,658
$120,000 $2,841,500 $2,841,500 $2,841,500
$395,760 $395,760 $395,760 $100,427,580

$72,662,658 $72,542,658
$120,000 $2,841,500 $2,841,500 $2,841,500
$395,760 $395,760 $395,760 $100,990,516

$72,662,658 $72,542,658
$120,000 $2,841,500 $2,841,500 $2,841,500
$395,760 $395,760 $395,760 $100,962,008

$72,662,658 $72,542,658
$120,000 $2,841,500 $2,841,500 $2,841,500
$395,760 $395,760 $395,760 $101,042,356

Child Welfare Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate allegations of child abuse abandonment and neglect and to provide services to protect the child and

strengthen the family.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596 Federal Funds Not Itemized Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 TANF Transfers to Social Services Block Grant per 42 USC 604
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$89,414,370 $89,414,370 $159,610,200
$59,739 $28,165,789 $33,900,784
$173,806 $8,264,167 $89,045,915 $63,245,915 $25,800,000 $8,500,000 $8,500,000 $8,500,000
$152,208 $152,208 $152,208 $257,676,778

$89,414,370 $89,414,370 $159,610,200
$59,739 $28,165,789 $33,900,784
$173,806 $8,264,167 $89,045,915 $63,245,915 $25,800,000 $8,500,000 $8,500,000 $8,500,000
$152,208 $152,208 $152,208 $257,676,778

$89,414,370 $89,414,370 $159,610,200
$59,739 $28,165,789 $33,900,784
$173,806 $8,264,167 $89,045,915 $63,245,915 $25,800,000 $8,500,000 $8,500,000 $8,500,000
$152,208 $152,208 $152,208 $257,676,778

$89,414,370 $89,414,370 $159,610,200
$59,739 $28,165,789 $33,900,784
$173,806 $8,264,167 $89,045,915 $63,245,915 $25,800,000 $8,500,000 $8,500,000 $8,500,000
$152,208 $152,208 $152,208 $257,676,778

197.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($8,165)

($8,165)

197.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$68,702

$68,702

($8,165) $68,702

($8,165) $68,702

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197.3 Reduce funds for contracts.

State General Funds Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($148,611) ($76,000) ($224,611)

($148,611) ($76,000) ($224,611)

197.4 Transfer funds from the Departmental Administration program for unemployment insurance.

State General Funds

$260,957

$260,957

197.5 Reduce funds from the base for the appropriation in line 197.101.

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

($250,000)

($250,000)

197.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$5,256,865

197.7 Eliminate funds for the EMBRACE contract. State General Funds Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($173,250) ($237,354) ($410,604)

($148,611) ($76,000) ($224,611)
$260,957
($250,000)
$259,611
$0 $0 $0

($148,611) ($76,000) ($224,611)
$260,957
($250,000)
$298,641
($173,250) ($237,354) ($410,604)

197.100 -Child Welfare Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate allegations of child abuse abandonment and neglect and to provide services to protect the child and

strengthen the family.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$89,587,253 $94,670,868 $89,846,864 $89,712,644

State General Funds

$89,587,253 $94,670,868 $89,846,864 $89,712,644

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$159,284,200 $159,046,846 $159,284,200 $159,046,846

CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596

$59,739

$59,739

$59,739

$59,739

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$28,165,789 $28,165,789 $28,165,789 $28,165,789

Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$33,824,784 $33,587,430 $33,824,784 $33,587,430

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$173,806

$173,806

$173,806

$173,806

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$8,264,167

$8,264,167

$8,264,167

$8,264,167

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$88,795,915 $88,795,915 $88,795,915 $88,795,915

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$62,995,915 $62,995,915 $62,995,915 $62,995,915

TANF Transfers to Social Services Block Grant per 42 USC 604

$25,800,000 $25,800,000 $25,800,000 $25,800,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$8,500,000

$8,500,000

$8,500,000

$8,500,000

Sales and Services

$8,500,000

$8,500,000

$8,500,000

$8,500,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$8,500,000

$8,500,000

$8,500,000

$8,500,000

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$152,208

$152,208

$152,208

$152,208

State Funds Transfers

$152,208

$152,208

$152,208

$152,208

Agency to Agency Contracts

$152,208

$152,208

$152,208

$152,208

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$257,523,661 $262,369,922 $257,783,272 $257,411,698

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197.101 Special Project - Child Welfare Services: The purpose of this appropriation is to increase funds for Child Advocacy Centers.

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$250,000

$250,000

$250,000

$250,000

Community Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide services and activities through local agencies to assist low-income Georgians with employment, education,

nutrition, and housing services.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $17,189,183 $17,189,183 $17,189,183

$0 $0 $17,189,183 $17,189,183 $17,189,183

$0 $0 $17,189,183 $17,189,183 $17,189,183

$0 $0 $17,189,183 $17,189,183 $17,189,183

198.100 -Community Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide services and activities through local agencies to assist low-income Georgians with employment, education,

nutrition, and housing services.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$17,189,183 $17,189,183 $17,189,183 $17,189,183

Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569

$17,189,183 $17,189,183 $17,189,183 $17,189,183

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$17,189,183 $17,189,183 $17,189,183 $17,189,183

Departmental Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administration and support for the Divisions and Operating Office in meeting the needs of the people of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596 Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575 Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569 Federal Funds Not Itemized Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services

$37,134,465 $37,134,465 $52,714,762
$2,366,652 $209,161 $122,976
$23,489,004 $7,616,228
$24,000 $4,572,153 $2,444,532 $11,870,056 $11,870,056 $4,482,922
$382,337 $382,337 $4,100,585

$37,134,465 $37,134,465 $52,714,762
$2,366,652 $209,161 $122,976
$23,489,004 $7,616,228
$24,000 $4,572,153 $2,444,532 $11,870,056 $11,870,056 $4,482,922
$382,337 $382,337 $4,100,585

$37,134,465 $37,134,465 $52,714,762
$2,366,652 $209,161 $122,976
$23,489,004 $7,616,228
$24,000 $4,572,153 $2,444,532 $11,870,056 $11,870,056 $4,482,922
$382,337 $382,337 $4,100,585

$37,134,465 $37,134,465 $52,714,762 $2,366,652
$209,161 $122,976 $23,489,004 $7,616,228
$24,000 $4,572,153 $2,444,532 $11,870,056 $11,870,056 $4,482,922
$382,337 $382,337 $4,100,585

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,100,585 $94,332,149

$4,100,585 $94,332,149

$4,100,585 $94,332,149

$4,100,585 $94,332,149

199.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($1,632)

($1,632)

($1,632)

($1,632)

199.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$106,892

$106,892

$106,892

$106,892

199.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$183,454

$183,454

$183,454

$183,454

199.4 Transfer funds related to the Department of Human Resources reorganization to the Department of Community Health for Public Health telecommunications and software licensing and to the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities for software licensing.

State General Funds

($3,087,472) ($3,087,472) ($3,087,472) ($3,087,472)

199.5 Transfer funds to the Adoptions Services, Child Support Services, Child Welfare Services, Elder Abuse Investigations and Prevention, Elder Community

Living Services, and Elder Support Services programs to properly reflect expenditures for unemployment insurance.

State General Funds

($736,936)

($736,936)

($736,936)

($736,936)

199.6 Replace funds with Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) funds for transportation services of elderly consumers.

State General Funds Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($99,032) $99,032
$0

($99,032) $99,032
$0

($99,032) $99,032
$0

($99,032) $99,032
$0

199.7 Reduce funds to reflect prior year expenditures. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

($3,774,807) ($3,774,807) ($3,774,807) ($3,774,807)

199.8 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$1,217,319

$1,014,630

$1,167,172

199.100 -Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administration and support for the Divisions and Operating Office in meeting the needs of the people of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$33,499,739 $34,717,058 $34,514,369 $34,666,911

State General Funds

$33,499,739 $34,717,058 $34,514,369 $34,666,911

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$49,038,987 $49,038,987 $49,038,987 $49,038,987

CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596

$2,366,652

$2,366,652

$2,366,652

$2,366,652

Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575

$209,161

$209,161

$209,161

$209,161

Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569

$122,976

$122,976

$122,976

$122,976

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$23,489,004 $23,489,004 $23,489,004 $23,489,004

Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$7,616,228

$7,616,228

$7,616,228

$7,616,228

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568

$24,000

$24,000

$24,000

$24,000

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$4,572,153

$4,572,153

$4,572,153

$4,572,153

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Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,543,564 $8,095,249 $8,095,249 $4,482,922
$382,337 $382,337 $4,100,585 $4,100,585 $87,021,648

$2,543,564 $8,095,249 $8,095,249 $4,482,922
$382,337 $382,337 $4,100,585 $4,100,585 $88,238,967

$2,543,564 $8,095,249 $8,095,249 $4,482,922
$382,337 $382,337 $4,100,585 $4,100,585 $88,036,278

$2,543,564 $8,095,249 $8,095,249 $4,482,922
$382,337 $382,337 $4,100,585 $4,100,585 $88,188,820

Elder Abuse Investigations and Prevention

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to prevent disabled adults and elder persons from abuse, exploitation and neglect, and investigate situations where it might

have occurred.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,749,971 $11,749,971
$3,573,433 $793,894 $500,000
$2,279,539 $1,611,520 $1,611,520 $1,611,520 $16,934,924

$11,749,971 $11,749,971
$3,573,433 $793,894 $500,000
$2,279,539 $1,611,520 $1,611,520 $1,611,520 $16,934,924

$11,749,971 $11,749,971 $3,573,433
$793,894 $500,000 $2,279,539 $1,611,520 $1,611,520 $1,611,520 $16,934,924

$11,749,971 $11,749,971 $3,573,433
$793,894 $500,000 $2,279,539 $1,611,520 $1,611,520 $1,611,520 $16,934,924

200.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($1,886)

($1,886)

200.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$2,790

$2,790

200.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$109,445

$109,445

200.4 Transfer funds from the Departmental Administration program for unemployment insurance.

State General Funds

$22,545

$22,545

200.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$404,592

($1,886) $2,790 $109,445 $22,545 $352,048

($1,886) $2,790 $109,445 $22,545 $404,976

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200.100 -Elder Abuse Investigations and Prevention

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to prevent disabled adults and elder persons from abuse, exploitation and neglect, and investigate situations where it might

have occurred.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$11,882,865 $12,287,457 $12,234,913 $12,287,841

State General Funds

$11,882,865 $12,287,457 $12,234,913 $12,287,841

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$3,573,433

$3,573,433

$3,573,433

$3,573,433

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$793,894

$793,894

$793,894

$793,894

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$2,279,539

$2,279,539

$2,279,539

$2,279,539

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$1,611,520

$1,611,520

$1,611,520

$1,611,520

Agency Funds Transfers

$1,611,520

$1,611,520

$1,611,520

$1,611,520

Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized

$1,611,520

$1,611,520

$1,611,520

$1,611,520

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$17,067,818 $17,472,410 $17,419,866 $17,472,794

Elder Community Living Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide Georgians who need nursing home level of care the option of remaining in their own communities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$60,851,458 $60,851,458 $60,851,458 $60,851,458

State General Funds

$55,777,581 $55,777,581 $55,777,581 $55,777,581

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$5,073,877

$5,073,877

$5,073,877

$5,073,877

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$41,435,324 $41,435,324 $41,435,324 $41,435,324

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$23,908,635 $23,908,635 $23,908,635 $23,908,635

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$13,765,259 $13,765,259 $13,765,259 $13,765,259

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$3,761,430

$3,761,430

$3,761,430

$3,761,430

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$102,286,782 $102,286,782 $102,286,782 $102,286,782

201.1 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$653

$653

$653

$653

201.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$5,380

$5,380

$5,380

$5,380

201.3 Increase funds to reflect the loss of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) rate.

State General Funds

$11,411,119 $11,411,119 $10,583,337 $10,583,337

201.4 Eliminate funds for the Center for the Visually Impaired contract. (H and S:Restore funds)

State General Funds

($177,859)

$0

$0

$0

201.5 Reduce funds for the Alzheimer's Respite Services contract. (H and S:Restore funds)

State General Funds

($225,000)

$0

$0

$0

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201.6 Reduce funds for non-Medicaid Home Community Based respite services contract. (H and S:Restore funds)

State General Funds

($1,376,718)

$0

201.7 Transfer funds from the Departmental Administration program for unemployment insurance.

State General Funds

$1,187

$1,187

201.8 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$32,873

$0 $1,187 $28,604

$0 $1,187 $32,905

201.100 -Elder Community Living Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide Georgians who need nursing home level of care the option of remaining in their own communities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$70,490,220 $72,302,670 $71,470,619 $71,474,920

State General Funds

$65,416,343 $67,228,793 $66,396,742 $66,401,043

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$5,073,877

$5,073,877

$5,073,877

$5,073,877

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$41,435,324 $41,435,324 $41,435,324 $41,435,324

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$23,908,635 $23,908,635 $23,908,635 $23,908,635

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$13,765,259 $13,765,259 $13,765,259 $13,765,259

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$3,761,430

$3,761,430

$3,761,430

$3,761,430

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$111,925,544 $113,737,994 $112,905,943 $112,910,244

Elder Support Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist older Georgians, so that they may live in their homes and communities, by providing health, employment, nutrition,

and other support and education services.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Aging Congregate Nutrition Services CFDA93.707 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,783,484 $665,555
$1,117,929 $6,911,268 $1,045,000 $5,866,268 $8,694,752

$1,783,484 $665,555
$1,117,929 $6,911,268 $1,045,000 $5,866,268 $8,694,752

$1,783,484 $665,555
$1,117,929 $6,911,268 $1,045,000 $5,866,268 $8,694,752

$1,783,484 $665,555
$1,117,929 $6,911,268 $1,045,000 $5,866,268 $8,694,752

202.1 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$150

$150

202.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$358

$358

202.3 Transfer funds from the Departmental Administration program for unemployment insurance.

State General Funds

$593

$593

202.4 Reduce funds due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

ARRA-Aging Congregate Nutrition Services CFDA93.707

($1,045,000) ($1,045,000)

$150 $358 $593 ($1,045,000)

$150 $358 $593 ($1,045,000)

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202.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$17,421

202.6 Increase funds for Meals on Wheels.

State General Funds

$1,045,000

$15,159 $1,045,000

$17,439 $1,045,000

202.100 -Elder Support Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist older Georgians, so that they may live in their homes and communities, by providing health, employment, nutrition,

and other support and education services.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,784,585

$2,847,006

$2,844,744

$2,847,024

State General Funds

$666,656

$1,729,077

$1,726,815

$1,729,095

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$1,117,929

$1,117,929

$1,117,929

$1,117,929

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$5,866,268

$5,866,268

$5,866,268

$5,866,268

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$5,866,268

$5,866,268

$5,866,268

$5,866,268

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,650,853

$8,713,274

$8,711,012

$8,713,292

Energy Assistance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist low-income households in meeting their immediate home energy needs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $24,281,180 $24,281,180 $4,384,452 $804,904 $804,904 $3,579,548 $3,579,548 $28,665,632

$0 $0 $24,281,180 $24,281,180 $4,384,452 $804,904 $804,904 $3,579,548 $3,579,548 $28,665,632

$0 $0 $24,281,180 $24,281,180 $4,384,452 $804,904 $804,904 $3,579,548 $3,579,548 $28,665,632

$0 $0 $24,281,180 $24,281,180 $4,384,452 $804,904 $804,904 $3,579,548 $3,579,548 $28,665,632

203.100 -Energy Assistance

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist low-income households in meeting their immediate home energy needs.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$24,281,180 $24,281,180 $24,281,180

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568

$24,281,180 $24,281,180 $24,281,180

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$4,384,452

$4,384,452

$4,384,452

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$804,904

$804,904

$804,904

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$804,904

$804,904

$804,904

Intergovernmental Transfers

$3,579,548

$3,579,548

$3,579,548

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$3,579,548

$3,579,548

$3,579,548

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$28,665,632 $28,665,632 $28,665,632

$24,281,180 $24,281,180 $4,384,452
$804,904 $804,904 $3,579,548 $3,579,548 $28,665,632

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Family Violence Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide safe shelter and related services for victims of family violence and their dependent children and to provide

education about family violence to communities across the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,483,171 $4,483,171 $7,848,758 $2,083,044
$200,470 $5,565,244 $5,565,244 $12,331,929

$4,483,171 $4,483,171 $7,848,758 $2,083,044
$200,470 $5,565,244 $5,565,244 $12,331,929

$4,483,171 $4,483,171 $7,848,758 $2,083,044
$200,470 $5,565,244 $5,565,244 $12,331,929

$4,483,171 $4,483,171 $7,848,758 $2,083,044
$200,470 $5,565,244 $5,565,244 $12,331,929

204.1 Replace funds. (H:Retain state funds for Sexual Assault Centers. It is the intent of the General Assembly that these funds be administered solely by the Department of Human Services and shall not be administratively transferred by memorandum of understanding to any other state agency)(S:Retain state funds for Sexual Assault Centers)(CC:Administer funds in the most efficient and timely manner)

State General Funds Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($4,483,171) $4,483,171
$0

($3,828,171) $4,483,171
$655,000

($3,828,171) $4,483,171
$655,000

($3,828,171) $4,483,171
$655,000

204.2 Increase funds to serve non-TANF eligible victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. These funds are not to be leveraged by any state agency as maintenance of effort or state match towards federal funding which would inhibit the ability of providers to serve the broadest population possible.

State General Funds

$1,000,000

204.100 -Family Violence Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide safe shelter and related services for victims of family violence and their dependent children and to provide

education about family violence to communities across the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$655,000

$655,000

$1,655,000

State General Funds

$655,000

$655,000

$1,655,000

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$12,331,929 $12,331,929 $12,331,929 $12,331,929

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,083,044

$2,083,044

$2,083,044

$2,083,044

Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991

$200,470

$200,470

$200,470

$200,470

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$10,048,415 $10,048,415 $10,048,415 $10,048,415

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$10,048,415 $10,048,415 $10,048,415 $10,048,415

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,331,929 $12,986,929 $12,986,929 $13,986,929

Federal Eligibility Benefit Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to verify eligibility and provide support services for Medicaid, Food Stamp, and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

(TANF).

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$93,258,965 $93,258,965

$93,258,965 $93,258,965

$93,258,965 $93,258,965

$93,258,965 $93,258,965

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575 Federal Funds Not Itemized Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$117,330,208 $900,000
$40,633,202 $2,882,030
$346,557 $43,127,713 $29,440,706 $29,440,706 $8,387,207 $8,374,798 $8,374,798
$12,409 $12,409 $218,976,380

$117,330,208 $900,000
$40,633,202 $2,882,030
$346,557 $43,127,713 $29,440,706 $29,440,706 $8,387,207 $8,374,798 $8,374,798
$12,409 $12,409 $218,976,380

$117,330,208 $900,000
$40,633,202 $2,882,030
$346,557 $43,127,713 $29,440,706 $29,440,706
$8,387,207 $8,374,798 $8,374,798
$12,409 $12,409 $218,976,380

$117,330,208 $900,000
$40,633,202 $2,882,030
$346,557 $43,127,713 $29,440,706 $29,440,706 $8,387,207 $8,374,798 $8,374,798
$12,409 $12,409 $218,976,380

205.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($15,058)

($15,058)

($15,058)

($15,058)

205.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$171,757

$171,757

$171,757

$171,757

205.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$1,169,064

$1,169,064

$1,169,064

$1,169,064

205.4 Transfer funds from the Departmental Administration program for unemployment insurance.

State General Funds

$349,695

$349,695

$349,695

$349,695

205.5 Reduce funds to reflect prior year expenditures. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

($9,811,846) ($9,811,846) ($9,811,846) ($9,811,846)

205.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$5,984

$4,319,766

$4,969,214

205.7 Transfer funds to the Department of Community Health for the "Express Lane" eligibility project which will simplify the Medicaid enrollment process. (S and CC:NO; the Department of Human Services is authorized to work with the Department of Community Health in implementing the "Express Lane" eligibility project)

State General Funds

($1,300,000)

$0

$0

205.100 -Federal Eligibility Benefit Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to verify eligibility and provide support services for Medicaid, Food Stamp, and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

(TANF).

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$94,934,423 $93,640,407 $99,254,189 $99,903,637

State General Funds

$94,934,423 $93,640,407 $99,254,189 $99,903,637

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575 Federal Funds Not Itemized Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$107,518,362 $900,000
$40,633,202 $2,882,030
$346,557 $43,127,713 $19,628,860 $19,628,860 $8,387,207 $8,374,798 $8,374,798
$12,409 $12,409 $210,839,992

$107,518,362 $900,000
$40,633,202 $2,882,030
$346,557 $43,127,713 $19,628,860 $19,628,860 $8,387,207 $8,374,798 $8,374,798
$12,409 $12,409 $209,545,976

$107,518,362 $900,000
$40,633,202 $2,882,030
$346,557 $43,127,713 $19,628,860 $19,628,860 $8,387,207 $8,374,798 $8,374,798
$12,409 $12,409 $215,159,758

$107,518,362 $900,000
$40,633,202 $2,882,030
$346,557 $43,127,713 $19,628,860 $19,628,860 $8,387,207 $8,374,798 $8,374,798
$12,409 $12,409 $215,809,206

Federal Unobligated Balances

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to reflect balances of federal funds from prior years. No services are provided.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

206.1 Reflect expected unobligated balance. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES) TANF Unobligated Balance per 42 USC 604

$14,395,354 $14,395,354

$9,360,939

$8,705,939

206.100 -Federal Unobligated Balances

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to reflect balances of federal funds from prior years. No services are provided.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$14,395,354 $14,395,354

TANF Unobligated Balance per 42 USC 604

$14,395,354 $14,395,354

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,395,354 $14,395,354

$9,360,939 $9,360,939 $9,360,939

$8,705,939 $8,705,939 $8,705,939

Out of Home Care

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide safe and appropriate temporary homes for children removed from their families due to neglect, abuse, or

abandonment.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Federal Funds Not Itemized Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$65,623,166 $65,623,166 $158,526,545
$4,037,474 $56,305
$36,227,465 $118,205,301

$65,623,166 $65,623,166 $158,526,545
$4,037,474 $56,305
$36,227,465 $118,205,301

$65,623,166 $65,623,166 $158,526,545
$4,037,474 $56,305
$36,227,465 $118,205,301

$65,623,166 $65,623,166 $158,526,545 $4,037,474
$56,305 $36,227,465 $118,205,301

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Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$118,205,301 $118,205,301 $118,205,301 $118,205,301 $224,149,711 $224,149,711 $224,149,711 $224,149,711

207.1 Reduce funds due to a decrease in utilization.

State General Funds Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($9,028,270) ($6,963,154) ($1,140,926) ($17,132,350)

($9,028,270) ($6,963,154) ($1,140,926) ($17,132,350)

($9,028,270) ($6,963,154) ($1,140,926) ($17,132,350)

($9,028,270) ($6,963,154) ($1,140,926) ($17,132,350)

207.2 Increase funds to cover the loss of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) rate.

State General Funds ARRA-Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,037,474 ($4,037,474)
$0

$3,637,474 ($4,037,474)
($400,000)

$3,637,474 ($4,037,474)
($400,000)

$3,637,474 ($4,037,474)
($400,000)

207.3 Reduce funds to reflect projected expenditures. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

($16,338,276) ($16,338,276) ($16,338,276) ($16,338,276)

207.4 Replace funds.

State General Funds Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($655,000) $655,000
$0

207.100 -Out of Home Care

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide safe and appropriate temporary homes for children removed from their families due to neglect, abuse, or

abandonment.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$60,632,370 $60,232,370 $60,232,370 $59,577,370

State General Funds

$60,632,370 $60,232,370 $60,232,370 $59,577,370

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$130,046,715 $130,046,715 $130,046,715 $130,701,715

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$56,305

$56,305

$56,305

$56,305

Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$29,264,311 $29,264,311 $29,264,311 $29,264,311

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$100,726,099 $100,726,099 $100,726,099 $101,381,099

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$100,726,099 $100,726,099 $100,726,099 $101,381,099

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$190,679,085 $190,279,085 $190,279,085 $190,279,085

Refugee Assistance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide employment, health screening, medical, cash, and social services assistance to refugees.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$0 $0 $4,749,006

$0 $0 $4,749,006

$0 $0 $4,749,006

$0 $0 $4,749,006

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,749,006 $4,749,006

$4,749,006 $4,749,006

$4,749,006 $4,749,006

$4,749,006 $4,749,006

208.100 -Refugee Assistance

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide employment, health screening, medical, cash, and social services assistance to refugees.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$4,749,006

$4,749,006

$4,749,006

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$4,749,006

$4,749,006

$4,749,006

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,749,006

$4,749,006

$4,749,006

$4,749,006 $4,749,006 $4,749,006

Support for Needy Families - Basic Assistance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide cash assistance to needy families in compliance with Georgia's state plan for the federal Temporary Assistance

for Needy Families program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 TANF Unobligated Balance per 42 USC 604
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$100,000 $100,000 $54,225,681 $29,024,597 $29,024,597 $25,201,084 $54,325,681

$100,000 $100,000 $54,225,681 $29,024,597 $29,024,597 $25,201,084 $54,325,681

$100,000 $100,000 $54,225,681 $29,024,597 $29,024,597 $25,201,084 $54,325,681

$100,000 $100,000 $54,225,681 $29,024,597 $29,024,597 $25,201,084 $54,325,681

209.1 Reduce funds to reflect prior year expenditure trends. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 TANF Unobligated Balance per 42 USC 604 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$19,513,633 ($21,338,899)
($1,825,266)

209.2 Replace funds.

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 TANF Unobligated Balance per 42 USC 604 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$19,513,633 ($21,338,899)
($1,825,266)

$19,513,633 ($21,338,899)
($1,825,266)
($5,034,415) $5,034,415
$0

$19,513,633 ($21,338,899) ($1,825,266)
($5,689,415) $5,689,415
$0

209.100 -Support for Needy Families - Basic Assistance

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide cash assistance to needy families in compliance with Georgia's state plan for the federal Temporary Assistance

for Needy Families program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

State General Funds

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$52,400,415 $52,400,415 $52,400,415 $52,400,415

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$48,538,230 $48,538,230 $43,503,815 $42,848,815

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$48,538,230 $48,538,230 $43,503,815 $42,848,815

TANF Unobligated Balance per 42 USC 604

$3,862,185

$3,862,185

$8,896,600

$9,551,600

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$52,500,415 $52,500,415 $52,500,415 $52,500,415

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Support for Needy Families - Work Assistance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist needy Georgian families achieve self sufficiency by obtaining and keeping employment as well as complying with

Georgia's state plan for the federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Emergency Contingency Fund for TANF CFDA93.714 Federal Funds Not Itemized Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,577,658 $3,577,658 $185,757,566 $165,535,960 $2,396,595 $17,825,011 $17,825,011 $189,335,224

$3,577,658 $3,577,658 $185,757,566 $165,535,960 $2,396,595 $17,825,011 $17,825,011 $189,335,224

$3,577,658 $3,577,658 $185,757,566 $165,535,960 $2,396,595 $17,825,011 $17,825,011 $189,335,224

$3,577,658 $3,577,658 $185,757,566 $165,535,960 $2,396,595 $17,825,011 $17,825,011 $189,335,224

210.1 Reduce funds for employment support activities based on decreased utilization.

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($3,577,658) ($2,034,422) ($5,612,080)

($3,577,658) ($2,034,422) ($5,612,080)

($3,577,658) ($2,034,422) ($5,612,080)

210.2 Increase funds to reflect projected expenditures. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$1,385,945

$1,385,945

$3,571,299

210.3 Reduce funds due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

ARRA-Emergency Contingency Fund for TANF CFDA93.714

($165,535,960) ($165,535,960) ($165,535,960)

210.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$36,588

$0

($3,577,658) ($2,034,422) ($5,612,080)
$3,571,299
($165,535,960)
$0

210.100 -Support for Needy Families - Work Assistance

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist needy Georgian families achieve self sufficiency by obtaining and keeping employment as well as complying with

Georgia's state plan for the federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$36,588

State General Funds

$36,588

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$19,573,129 $19,573,129 $21,758,483 $21,758,483

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$362,173

$362,173

$362,173

$362,173

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$19,210,956 $19,210,956 $21,396,310 $21,396,310

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$19,210,956 $19,210,956 $21,396,310 $21,396,310

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$19,573,129 $19,609,717 $21,758,483 $21,758,483

Council on Aging

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist older individuals, at-risk adults, persons with disabilities, their families and caregivers in achieving safe, healthy,

independent and self-reliant lives.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$186,578 $186,578 $186,578

$186,578 $186,578 $186,578

$186,578 $186,578 $186,578

$186,578 $186,578 $186,578

211.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$1,549

$1,549

211.2 Reduce funds for Georgia for a Lifetime (Project 2020).

State General Funds

($5,736)

($5,736)

211.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$5,418

211.4 Increase funds for Council programming.

State General Funds

$5,000

$1,549 ($5,736) $9,267 $5,000

$1,549 ($5,736) $10,661 $5,000

211.100 -Council on Aging

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist older individuals, at-risk adults, persons with disabilities, their families and caregivers in achieving safe, healthy,

independent and self-reliant lives.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$182,391

$192,809

$196,658

$198,052

State General Funds

$182,391

$192,809

$196,658

$198,052

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$182,391

$192,809

$196,658

$198,052

Family Connection

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a statewide network of county collaboratives that work to improve conditions for children and families.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,078,681 $8,078,681 $1,941,703
$741,703 $1,200,000 $1,200,000 $10,020,384

$8,078,681 $8,078,681 $1,941,703
$741,703 $1,200,000 $1,200,000 $10,020,384

$8,078,681 $8,078,681 $1,941,703
$741,703 $1,200,000 $1,200,000 $10,020,384

$8,078,681 $8,078,681 $1,941,703
$741,703 $1,200,000 $1,200,000 $10,020,384

212.1 Reduce funds for county collaborative contracts. (H and S:Restore funding for county collaborative contracts)

State General Funds

($559,680)

$0

$0

$0

212.2 Reduce funds for partnership contract for technical assistance.

State General Funds

($86,615)

($86,615)

($86,615)

($86,615)

212.98 Transfer funds and activities to the Governor's Office of Children and Families and recognize savings from consolidation. (H and S:It is the intent of the General Assembly that these funds be administered solely by Family Connection Partnership and shall not be administratively transferred by memorandum of understanding to any other state agency)

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State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($7,432,386)

$0

$0

$0

($741,703)

$0

$0

$0

($1,200,000)

$0

$0

$0

($9,374,089)

$0

$0

$0

212.100 -Family Connection

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a statewide network of county collaboratives that work to improve conditions for children and families.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,992,066

$7,992,066

$7,992,066

State General Funds

$7,992,066

$7,992,066

$7,992,066

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,941,703

$1,941,703

$1,941,703

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$741,703

$741,703

$741,703

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,933,769

$9,933,769

$9,933,769

Federal Fund Transfers to Other Agencies

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to reflect federal funds received by the Department of Human Services to be transferred to other agencies for eligible

expenditures under federal law.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596 Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575 Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $112,850,889 $1,200,000 $36,454,857 $35,629,515 $39,566,517 $39,566,517 $112,850,889

$0 $0 $112,850,889 $1,200,000 $36,454,857 $35,629,515 $39,566,517 $39,566,517 $112,850,889

$0 $0 $112,850,889 $1,200,000 $36,454,857 $35,629,515 $39,566,517 $39,566,517 $112,850,889

$0 $0 $112,850,889 $1,200,000 $36,454,857 $35,629,515 $39,566,517 $39,566,517 $112,850,889

213.1 Reduce funds to reflect prior year expenditure trends. (S and CC:Increase funds to reflect appropriations)

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

($2,314,490) ($2,314,490)

213.2 Increase funds to restore Social Services Block Grant to FY2011 appropriation level. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$2,272,214

$2,272,214

$1,519,915 $2,272,214

$1,519,915 $2,272,214

213.100 -Federal Fund Transfers to Other Agencies

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to reflect federal funds received by the Department of Human Services to be transferred to other agencies for eligible

expenditures under federal law.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$112,808,613 $112,808,613 $116,643,018 $116,643,018

CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575

$36,454,857 $36,454,857 $36,454,857 $36,454,857

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Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$37,901,729 $37,252,027 $37,252,027 $112,808,613

$37,901,729 $37,252,027 $37,252,027 $112,808,613

$37,901,729 $41,086,432 $41,086,432 $116,643,018

$37,901,729 $41,086,432 $41,086,432 $116,643,018

All Temporary Assistance for Needy Families benefit payments are calculated utilizing a factor of 66.0% of the standards of need; such payments shall be made from the date of certification and not from the date of application; and the following maximum benefits and maximum standards of need shall apply: For an assistance group of one, the standards of need is $235, and the maximum monthly amount is $155. For an assistance group of two, the standards of need is $356, and the maximum monthly amount is $235. For an assistance group of three, the standards of need is $424, and the maximum monthly amount is $280. For an assistance group of four, the standards of need is $500, and the maximum monthly amount is $330. For an assistance group of five, the standards of need is $573, and the maximum monthly amount is $378. For an assistance group of six, the standards of need is $621, and the maximum monthly amount is $410. For an assistance group of seven, the standards of need is $672, and the maximum monthly amount is $444. For an assistance group of eight, the standards of need is $713, and the maximum monthly amount is $470. For an assistance group of nine, the standards of need is $751, and the maximum monthly amount is $496. For an assistance group of ten, the standards of need is $804, and the maximum monthly amount is $530. For an assistance group of eleven, the standards of need is $860, and the maximum monthly amount is $568.

Provided, the Department of Human Services is authorized to make supplemental payments on these maximum monthly amounts up to the amount that is equal to the minimum hourly wage for clients who are enrolled in subsidized work experience and subsidized employment.

Section 28: Insurance, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$15,753,147 $15,753,147
$954,555 $954,555
$15,531 $15,531 $81,806 $81,806 $16,805,039

$15,753,147 $15,753,147
$954,555 $954,555
$15,531 $15,531 $81,806 $81,806 $16,805,039

$15,753,147 $15,753,147
$954,555 $954,555
$15,531 $15,531 $81,806 $81,806 $16,805,039

$15,753,147 $15,753,147
$954,555 $954,555
$15,531 $15,531 $81,806 $81,806 $16,805,039

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized

Section Total - Final

$15,282,923 $15,815,405

$15,282,923 $15,815,405

$954,555

$954,555

$954,555

$954,555

$16,023,150 $16,023,150
$954,555 $954,555

$16,123,050 $16,123,050
$954,555 $954,555

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$15,531 $15,531 $81,806 $81,806 $16,334,815

$15,426 $15,426 $81,806 $81,806 $16,867,192

$15,426 $15,426 $81,806 $81,806 $17,074,937

$15,426 $15,426 $81,806 $81,806 $17,174,837

Departmental Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to be responsible for protecting the rights of Georgia citizens in insurance and industrial loan transactions and maintain a

fire safe environment.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,801,172 $1,801,172
$105 $105 $105 $1,801,277

$1,801,172 $1,801,172
$105 $105 $105 $1,801,277

$1,801,172 $1,801,172
$105 $105 $105 $1,801,277

$1,801,172 $1,801,172
$105 $105 $105 $1,801,277

214.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($398)

($398)

($398)

($398)

214.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($4,896)

($4,896)

($4,896)

($4,896)

214.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$13,270

$13,270

$13,270

$13,270

214.4 Reduce funds for three IT staff positions. (H and S:NO; Eliminate media division only)

State General Funds Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($217,341)

($243,318) ($105)
($243,423)

($243,318) ($105)
($243,423)

($243,318) ($105)
($243,423)

214.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$81,865

$71,234

$81,944

214.6 Reduce funds and direct the agency to outsource payroll functions to the State Accounting Office's Shared Services initiative starting December 1, 2011. (CC:Complete a transition plan by January 1, 2012 to outsource payroll functions to the SAO's Shared Services initiative)

State General Funds

($52,052)

$0

214.100 -Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to be responsible for protecting the rights of Georgia citizens in insurance and industrial loan transactions and maintain a

fire safe environment.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,591,807

$1,647,695

$1,585,012

$1,647,774

State General Funds

$1,591,807

$1,647,695

$1,585,012

$1,647,774

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$105 $105 $105 $1,591,912

$1,647,695

$1,585,012

$1,647,774

Enforcement

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide legal advice and to initiate legal proceedings with regard to enforcement of specific provisions of state law

relating to insurance, industrial loan, fire safety, and fraud.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$695,684 $695,684 $695,684

$695,684 $695,684 $695,684

$695,684 $695,684 $695,684

$695,684 $695,684 $695,684

215.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($153)

($153)

215.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($1,890)

($1,890)

215.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$5,125

$5,125

215.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$24,903

($153) ($1,890) $5,125 $21,669

($153) ($1,890) $5,125 $24,927

215.100 -Enforcement

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide legal advice and to initiate legal proceedings with regard to enforcement of specific provisions of state law

relating to insurance, industrial loan, fire safety, and fraud.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$698,766

$723,669

$720,435

$723,693

State General Funds

$698,766

$723,669

$720,435

$723,693

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$698,766

$723,669

$720,435

$723,693

Fire Safety

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote fire safety awareness through education and training, and to protect the public from fire and limit the loss of life

and property by setting the minimum fire safety standards in the state, enforcing and regulating fire safety rules for public buildings and manufactured housing,

and regulating the storage, transportation, and handling of hazardous materials.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services

$4,366,860 $4,366,860
$954,555 $954,555
$15,426 $15,426

$4,366,860 $4,366,860
$954,555 $954,555
$15,426 $15,426

$4,366,860 $4,366,860
$954,555 $954,555
$15,426 $15,426

$4,366,860 $4,366,860
$954,555 $954,555
$15,426 $15,426

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$15,426 $81,806 $81,806 $81,806 $5,418,647

$15,426 $81,806 $81,806 $81,806 $5,418,647

$15,426 $81,806 $81,806 $81,806 $5,418,647

$15,426 $81,806 $81,806 $81,806 $5,418,647

216.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($962)

($962)

216.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($11,866)

($11,866)

216.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$32,170

$32,170

216.4 Reduce funds for personnel and maximize the use of federal funding.

State General Funds

($322,657)

($729,954)

216.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$13,444

($962) ($11,866) $32,170 ($422,657) $11,698

($962) ($11,866) $32,170 ($422,657) $13,457

216.100 -Fire Safety

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote fire safety awareness through education and training, and to protect the public from fire and limit the loss of life

and property by setting the minimum fire safety standards in the state, enforcing and regulating fire safety rules for public buildings and manufactured housing,

and regulating the storage, transportation, and handling of hazardous materials.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,063,545

$3,669,692

$3,975,243

$3,977,002

State General Funds

$4,063,545

$3,669,692

$3,975,243

$3,977,002

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$954,555

$954,555

$954,555

$954,555

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$954,555

$954,555

$954,555

$954,555

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$15,426

$15,426

$15,426

$15,426

Sales and Services

$15,426

$15,426

$15,426

$15,426

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$15,426

$15,426

$15,426

$15,426

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$81,806

$81,806

$81,806

$81,806

State Funds Transfers

$81,806

$81,806

$81,806

$81,806

Agency to Agency Contracts

$81,806

$81,806

$81,806

$81,806

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,115,332

$4,721,479

$5,027,030

$5,028,789

Industrial Loan

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect consumers by licensing, regulating, and examining finance companies that provide consumer loans of $3,000 or

less.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$605,453 $605,453 $605,453

$605,453 $605,453 $605,453

$605,453 $605,453 $605,453

$605,453 $605,453 $605,453

217.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($133)

($133)

($133)

($133)

217.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($1,645)

($1,645)

($1,645)

($1,645)

217.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$4,460

$4,460

$4,460

$4,460

217.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$20,185

$17,563

$20,203

217.100 -Industrial Loan

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect consumers by licensing, regulating, and examining finance companies that provide consumer loans of $3,000 or

less.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$608,135

$628,320

$625,698

$628,338

State General Funds

$608,135

$628,320

$625,698

$628,338

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$608,135

$628,320

$625,698

$628,338

Insurance Regulation

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that licensed insurance entities maintain solvency and conform to state law by conducting financial and market

examinations, investigating policyholder complaints, monitoring for compliance with state laws and regulations, reviewing and approving premium rates, and

disseminating information to the public and the insurance industry about the state's insurance laws and regulations.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,979,664 $4,979,664 $4,979,664

$4,979,664 $4,979,664 $4,979,664

$4,979,664 $4,979,664 $4,979,664

$4,979,664 $4,979,664 $4,979,664

218.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($1,098)

($1,098)

218.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($13,531)

($13,531)

218.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$36,685

$36,685

218.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$208,562

($1,098) ($13,531) $36,685 $181,476

($1,098) ($13,531) $36,685 $208,760

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218.100 -Insurance Regulation

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that licensed insurance entities maintain solvency and conform to state law by conducting financial and market

examinations, investigating policyholder complaints, monitoring for compliance with state laws and regulations, reviewing and approving premium rates, and

disseminating information to the public and the insurance industry about the state's insurance laws and regulations.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,001,720

$5,210,282

$5,183,196

$5,210,480

State General Funds

$5,001,720

$5,210,282

$5,183,196

$5,210,480

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,001,720

$5,210,282

$5,183,196

$5,210,480

Special Fraud

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to identify and take appropriate action to deter insurance fraud.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,304,314 $3,304,314 $3,304,314

$3,304,314 $3,304,314 $3,304,314

$3,304,314 $3,304,314 $3,304,314

$3,304,314 $3,304,314 $3,304,314

219.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($728)

($728)

($728)

219.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($8,979)

($8,979)

($8,979)

219.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$24,343

$24,343

$24,343

219.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$16,797

$14,616

219.5 Increase funds to reflect increased assessments on insurance providers to provide for additional fraud detection coverage.

State General Funds

$600,000

$600,000

219.100 -Special Fraud

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to identify and take appropriate action to deter insurance fraud.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,318,950

$3,935,747

State General Funds

$3,318,950

$3,935,747

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,318,950

$3,935,747

$3,933,566 $3,933,566 $3,933,566

Section 29: Investigation, Georgia Bureau of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397

Section Total - Continuation

$60,411,421 $60,411,421 $36,611,105 $6,132,772

$60,411,421 $60,411,421 $36,611,105 $6,132,772

$60,411,421 $60,411,421 $36,611,105 $6,132,772

($728)
($8,979)
$24,343
$16,813
$600,000
$3,935,763 $3,935,763 $3,935,763
$60,411,421 $60,411,421 $36,611,105 $6,132,772

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Sales and Services Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$30,478,333 $19,405,240 $18,505,240
$900,000 $116,427,766

$30,478,333 $19,405,240 $18,505,240
$900,000 $116,427,766

$30,478,333 $19,405,240 $18,505,240
$900,000 $116,427,766

$30,478,333 $19,405,240 $18,505,240
$900,000 $116,427,766

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$59,741,643 $63,186,876

$59,741,643 $63,186,876

$27,178,061 $25,701,005

$27,178,061 $25,701,005

$19,903,129 $19,903,129

$19,003,129 $19,003,129

$900,000

$900,000

$106,822,833 $108,791,010

$62,712,495 $62,712,495 $27,178,061 $27,178,061 $20,677,629 $19,777,629
$900,000 $110,568,185

$63,188,521 $63,188,521 $27,178,061 $27,178,061 $19,903,129 $19,003,129
$900,000 $110,269,711

Bureau Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide the highest quality investigative, scientific, information services, and resources for the purpose of maintaining

law and order and protecting life and property.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,848,124 $10,848,124
$30,000 $30,000 $10,878,124

$10,848,124 $10,848,124
$30,000 $30,000 $10,878,124

$10,848,124 $10,848,124
$30,000 $30,000 $10,878,124

$10,848,124 $10,848,124
$30,000 $30,000 $10,878,124

220.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($4,343)

($4,343)

220.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($3,910,722) ($2,310,722)

220.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$26,738

$26,738

220.4 Reduce funds to recognize savings realized through the Unisys Migration implementation.

State General Funds

($800,000)

($800,000)

220.5 Reduce funds for personnel by holding positions vacant after retirement.

State General Funds

($59,140)

($59,140)

220.6 Reduce funds by replacing state funds with other funds.

State General Funds

($104,760)

($104,760)

($4,343) ($2,310,722)
$26,738 ($800,000) ($59,140) ($104,760)

($4,343) ($2,310,722)
$26,738 ($800,000) ($59,140) ($104,760)

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220.7 Reduce funds for personnel by outsourcing payroll functions to the State Accounting Office's Shared Services Initiative.

State General Funds

($44,980)

($44,980)

($44,980)

220.8 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$136,064

$118,394

($44,980) $136,194

220.100 -Bureau Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide the highest quality investigative, scientific, information services, and resources for the purpose of maintaining

law and order and protecting life and property.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,950,917

$7,686,981

$7,669,311

$7,687,111

State General Funds

$5,950,917

$7,686,981

$7,669,311

$7,687,111

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$30,000

$30,000

$30,000

$30,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$30,000

$30,000

$30,000

$30,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,980,917

$7,716,981

$7,699,311

$7,717,111

Criminal Justice Information Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide the State of Georgia with essential information and identification services through the operation of the Automated

Fingerprint Identification System, Criminal History System, Criminal Justice Information Services network, Protective Order Registry, Sexual Violent Offender

Registry, and the Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,225,266 $7,225,266
$211,425 $211,425 $2,490,304 $2,490,304 $2,490,304 $9,926,995

$7,225,266 $7,225,266
$211,425 $211,425 $2,490,304 $2,490,304 $2,490,304 $9,926,995

$7,225,266 $7,225,266
$211,425 $211,425 $2,490,304 $2,490,304 $2,490,304 $9,926,995

$7,225,266 $7,225,266
$211,425 $211,425 $2,490,304 $2,490,304 $2,490,304 $9,926,995

221.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($7,418)

($7,418)

221.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$31,096

$31,096

221.3 Reduce funds by replacing state funds with additional criminal background check fees.

State General Funds Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($500,000) $500,000
$0

($500,000) $500,000
$0

($7,418)
$31,096
($750,000) $750,000
$0

($7,418)
$31,096
($500,000) $500,000
$0

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221.4 Utilize Crime Information Center fees to fund upgrades to the Sexual Offender Registry. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0

$0

$0

$524,500

$524,500

221.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$229,242

$199,357

$0 $0 $0
$229,329

221.100 -Criminal Justice Information Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide the State of Georgia with essential information and identification services through the operation of the Automated

Fingerprint Identification System, Criminal History System, Criminal Justice Information Services network, Protective Order Registry, Sexual Violent Offender

Registry, and the Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,748,944

$6,978,186

$6,698,301

$6,978,273

State General Funds

$6,748,944

$6,978,186

$6,698,301

$6,978,273

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$211,425

$211,425

$211,425

$211,425

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$211,425

$211,425

$211,425

$211,425

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,990,304

$2,990,304

$3,764,804

$2,990,304

Sales and Services

$2,990,304

$2,990,304

$3,764,804

$2,990,304

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$2,990,304

$2,990,304

$3,764,804

$2,990,304

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,950,673 $10,179,915 $10,674,530 $10,180,002

Forensic Scientific Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide forensic analysis and testimony in the areas of chemistry (drug identification), firearms, digital imaging, forensic

biology (serology/DNA), latent prints, pathology, questioned documents, photography, toxicology, implied consent, and trace evidence in support of the criminal

justice system; to provide medical examiner (autopsy) services; and to analyze and enter samples into national databases such as AFIS, CODIS, and NIBIN.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$18,598,125 $18,598,125
$3,147,517 $3,066,386
$81,131 $157,865 $157,865 $157,865 $21,903,507

$18,598,125 $18,598,125
$3,147,517 $3,066,386
$81,131 $157,865 $157,865 $157,865 $21,903,507

$18,598,125 $18,598,125 $3,147,517 $3,066,386
$81,131 $157,865 $157,865 $157,865 $21,903,507

$18,598,125 $18,598,125 $3,147,517 $3,066,386
$81,131 $157,865 $157,865 $157,865 $21,903,507

222.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($23,298)

($23,298)

222.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$123,428

$123,428

($23,298) $123,428

($23,298) $123,428

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222.3 Replace funds lost due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

State General Funds ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,066,386 ($3,066,386)
$0

$2,974,394 ($3,066,386)
($91,992)

222.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$587,044

$2,974,394 ($3,066,386)
($91,992)
$510,806

$2,974,394 ($3,066,386)
($91,992)
$587,603

222.100 -Forensic Scientific Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide forensic analysis and testimony in the areas of chemistry (drug identification), firearms, digital imaging, forensic

biology (serology/DNA), latent prints, pathology, questioned documents, photography, toxicology, implied consent, and trace evidence in support of the criminal

justice system; to provide medical examiner (autopsy) services; and to analyze and enter samples into national databases such as AFIS, CODIS, and NIBIN.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$21,764,641 $22,259,693 $22,183,455 $22,260,252

State General Funds

$21,764,641 $22,259,693 $22,183,455 $22,260,252

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$81,131

$81,131

$81,131

$81,131

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$81,131

$81,131

$81,131

$81,131

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$157,865

$157,865

$157,865

$157,865

Sales and Services

$157,865

$157,865

$157,865

$157,865

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$157,865

$157,865

$157,865

$157,865

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$22,003,637 $22,498,689 $22,422,451 $22,499,248

Medicaid Fraud Control Unit

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to serve as the center for the identification, arrest, and prosecution of providers of health services and patients who defraud

the Medicaid Program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,084,685 $1,084,685 $3,300,272 $3,300,272
$2,111 $2,111 $2,111 $4,387,068

$1,084,685 $1,084,685 $3,300,272 $3,300,272
$2,111 $2,111 $2,111 $4,387,068

$1,084,685 $1,084,685 $3,300,272 $3,300,272
$2,111 $2,111 $2,111 $4,387,068

$1,084,685 $1,084,685 $3,300,272 $3,300,272
$2,111 $2,111 $2,111 $4,387,068

224.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($435)

($435)

224.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$2,989

$2,989

($435) $2,989

($435) $2,989

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224.98 Transfer funds to the Department of Law for the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit.

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($1,087,239) ($3,300,272)
($2,111) ($4,389,622)

($1,087,239) ($4,777,328)
($2,111) ($5,866,678)

($1,087,239) ($3,300,272)
($2,111) ($4,389,622)

($1,087,239) ($3,300,272)
($2,111) ($4,389,622)

224.100 -Medicaid Fraud Control Unit

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to serve as the center for the identification, arrest, and prosecution of providers of health services and patients who defraud

the Medicaid Program.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

($1,477,056)

Federal Funds Not Itemized

($1,477,056)

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($1,477,056)

Regional Investigative Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to identify, collect, preserve, and process evidence located during crime scene investigations, and to assist in the

investigation, identification, arrest and prosecution of individuals. The purpose of this appropriation is also to coordinate and operate the following specialized

units: bingo unit, anti-terrorist team, forensic art, bomb disposal unit, high technology investigations unit, communications center, regional drug enforcement,

and polygraph examinations.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$21,193,678 $21,193,678
$4,307,269 $3,066,386 $1,240,883
$204,682 $204,682 $204,682 $25,705,629

$21,193,678 $21,193,678
$4,307,269 $3,066,386 $1,240,883
$204,682 $204,682 $204,682 $25,705,629

$21,193,678 $21,193,678 $4,307,269 $3,066,386 $1,240,883
$204,682 $204,682 $204,682 $25,705,629

$21,193,678 $21,193,678 $4,307,269 $3,066,386 $1,240,883
$204,682 $204,682 $204,682 $25,705,629

225.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($23,538)

($23,538)

225.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$215,269

$215,269

225.3 Replace funds lost due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

State General Funds ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,066,386 ($3,066,386)
$0

$2,974,394 ($3,066,386)
($91,992)

($23,538)
$215,269
$2,974,394 ($3,066,386)
($91,992)

($23,538)
$215,269
$2,974,394 ($3,066,386)
($91,992)

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225.4 Reduce funds for five agent positions due to attrition.

State General Funds

($297,076)

($297,076)

225.5 Reduce funds for personnel due to retirements.

State General Funds

($305,500)

$0

225.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$763,766

225.98 Transfer funds and four agents from the Task Forces program.

State General Funds

$1,091,187

$1,091,187

($297,076) $0
$664,692 $1,091,187

($297,076) $0
$764,624 $1,091,187

225.100 -Regional Investigative Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to identify, collect, preserve, and process evidence located during crime scene investigations, and to assist in the

investigation, identification, arrest and prosecution of individuals. The purpose of this appropriation is also to coordinate and operate the following specialized

units: bingo unit, anti-terrorist team, forensic art, bomb disposal unit, high technology investigations unit, communications center, regional drug enforcement,

and polygraph examinations.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$24,940,406 $25,917,680 $25,818,606 $25,918,538

State General Funds

$24,940,406 $25,917,680 $25,818,606 $25,918,538

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,240,883

$1,240,883

$1,240,883

$1,240,883

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,240,883

$1,240,883

$1,240,883

$1,240,883

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$204,682

$204,682

$204,682

$204,682

Sales and Services

$204,682

$204,682

$204,682

$204,682

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$204,682

$204,682

$204,682

$204,682

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$26,385,971 $27,363,245 $27,264,171 $27,364,103

Task Forces

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide GBI supervisory support with a special agent-in-charge to each of the thirteen federally funded multi-

jurisdictional drug task forces.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,091,187 $1,091,187 $1,091,187

$1,091,187 $1,091,187 $1,091,187

$1,091,187 $1,091,187 $1,091,187

$1,091,187 $1,091,187 $1,091,187

226.98 Transfer funds and four agents to the Regional Investigative Services program.

State General Funds

($1,091,187)

($1,091,187)

($1,091,187)

($1,091,187)

Criminal Justice Coordinating Council

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve, plan for, and coordinate criminal justice efforts to improve the Georgia criminal justice system by working with

all components of the system and levels of government throughout Georgia, by applying for and administering federal assistance grants that assist agencies and

organizations in criminal justice and victim services; to award and administer state grant programs; to provide legal services for domestic violence; and to

operate Georgia's Crime Victims' Compensation Program.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$370,356 $370,356 $25,614,622 $25,614,622 $16,550,278 $15,650,278 $15,650,278 $900,000 $900,000 $42,535,256

$370,356 $370,356 $25,614,622 $25,614,622 $16,550,278 $15,650,278 $15,650,278 $900,000 $900,000 $42,535,256

$370,356 $370,356 $25,614,622 $25,614,622 $16,550,278 $15,650,278 $15,650,278 $900,000 $900,000 $42,535,256

$370,356 $370,356 $25,614,622 $25,614,622 $16,550,278 $15,650,278 $15,650,278 $900,000 $900,000 $42,535,256

227.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($1,149)

227.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($2,146)

227.3 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($1,320)

227.4 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($29,006)

227.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

227.6 Reduce funds to reflect savings based on the State Bar building rental rates.

State General Funds

($1,149) ($2,146) ($1,320) ($29,006) $11,658 ($4,057)

($1,149) ($2,146) ($1,320) ($29,006) $10,144 ($4,057)

($1,149) ($2,146) ($1,320) ($29,006) $11,669 ($4,057)

227.100 -Criminal Justice Coordinating Council

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve, plan for, and coordinate criminal justice efforts to improve the Georgia criminal justice system by working with

all components of the system and levels of government throughout Georgia, by applying for and administering federal assistance grants that assist agencies and

organizations in criminal justice and victim services; to award and administer state grant programs; to provide legal services for domestic violence; and to

operate Georgia's Crime Victims' Compensation Program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$336,735

$344,336

$342,822

$344,347

State General Funds

$336,735

$344,336

$342,822

$344,347

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$25,614,622 $25,614,622 $25,614,622 $25,614,622

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$25,614,622 $25,614,622 $25,614,622 $25,614,622

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$16,550,278 $16,550,278 $16,550,278 $16,550,278

Sales and Services

$15,650,278 $15,650,278 $15,650,278 $15,650,278

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$15,650,278 $15,650,278 $15,650,278 $15,650,278

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties

$900,000

$900,000

$900,000

$900,000

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Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$900,000 $42,501,635

$900,000 $42,509,236

$900,000 $42,507,722

$900,000 $42,509,247

Section 30: Juvenile Justice, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$266,457,146 $266,457,146
$30,470,050 $28,962,817 $1,507,233
$100,231 $100,231 $5,172,180 $5,172,180 $302,199,607

$266,457,146 $266,457,146
$30,470,050 $28,962,817
$1,507,233 $100,231 $100,231
$5,172,180 $5,172,180 $302,199,607

$266,457,146 $266,457,146 $30,470,050 $28,962,817
$1,507,233 $100,231 $100,231
$5,172,180 $5,172,180 $302,199,607

$266,457,146 $266,457,146 $30,470,050 $28,962,817
$1,507,233 $100,231 $100,231
$5,172,180 $5,172,180 $302,199,607

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$279,710,620 $284,500,130

$279,710,620 $284,500,130

$1,507,233

$1,507,233

$1,507,233

$1,507,233

$100,231

$100,231

$100,231

$100,231

$5,075,630

$5,075,630

$5,075,630

$5,075,630

$286,393,714 $291,183,224

$285,179,570 $285,179,570
$1,507,233 $1,507,233
$100,231 $100,231 $5,075,630 $5,075,630 $291,862,664

$285,712,163 $285,712,163
$1,507,233 $1,507,233
$100,231 $100,231 $5,075,630 $5,075,630 $292,395,257

Community Non-Secure Commitment

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public, hold youth accountable for their actions, assist youth in becoming law-abiding citizens and transition

youth from secure detention, and provide the following alternative detention options: non-secure detention shelters, housebound detention, emergency shelters, a

short-term stay in a contract home, tracking services, wrap-around services, electronic monitoring, or detention in an alternative program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers FF Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$32,997,820 $32,997,820
$1,373,480 $1,373,480 $1,373,480 $34,371,300

$32,997,820 $32,997,820
$1,373,480 $1,373,480 $1,373,480 $34,371,300

$32,997,820 $32,997,820
$1,373,480 $1,373,480 $1,373,480 $34,371,300

$32,997,820 $32,997,820 $1,373,480 $1,373,480 $1,373,480 $34,371,300

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228.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$2,654

$2,654

228.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$5,611

$5,611

228.3 Transfer funds from the Community Supervision program for residential placements.

State General Funds

$1,666,040

$1,666,040

228.4 Reduce funds for cancelled contracts for program services.

State General Funds

($6,497,170) ($6,497,170)

228.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$67,649

$2,654 $5,611 $1,666,040 ($6,497,170) $58,864

$2,654 $5,611 $1,666,040 ($6,497,170) $67,714

228.100 -Community Non-Secure Commitment

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public, hold youth accountable for their actions, assist youth in becoming law-abiding citizens and transition

youth from secure detention, and provide the following alternative detention options: non-secure detention shelters, housebound detention, emergency shelters, a

short-term stay in a contract home, tracking services, wrap-around services, electronic monitoring, or detention in an alternative program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$28,174,955 $28,242,604 $28,233,819 $28,242,669

State General Funds

$28,174,955 $28,242,604 $28,233,819 $28,242,669

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$1,373,480

$1,373,480

$1,373,480

$1,373,480

Federal Funds Transfers

$1,373,480

$1,373,480

$1,373,480

$1,373,480

FF Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$1,373,480

$1,373,480

$1,373,480

$1,373,480

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$29,548,435 $29,616,084 $29,607,299 $29,616,149

Community Supervision

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public, hold youth accountable for their actions, and assist youth in becoming law-abiding citizens and

supervise youth directly in the community, provide transitional and treatment services to those youth, and to provide agency wide services, including intake,

court services, and case management.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$50,791,425 $50,791,425
$7,250,301 $7,250,301 $58,041,726

$50,791,425 $50,791,425
$7,250,301 $7,250,301 $58,041,726

$50,791,425 $50,791,425 $7,250,301 $7,250,301 $58,041,726

$50,791,425 $50,791,425 $7,250,301 $7,250,301 $58,041,726

229.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$139,304

$139,304

229.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$294,618

$294,618

$139,304 $294,618

$139,304 $294,618

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229.3 Reduce funds by streamlining service delivery and eliminating two full-time positions.

State General Funds

($68,212)

($68,212)

($68,212)

($68,212)

229.4 Reduce funds by maintaining hiring freeze.

State General Funds

($1,223,203) ($1,500,000) ($1,223,203) ($1,223,203)

229.5 Transfer funds to the Community Non-Secure Commitment program for residential placements.

State General Funds

($1,666,040) ($1,666,040) ($1,666,040) ($1,666,040)

229.6 Replace funds lost due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. (H:Restore 97% of ARRA funding)(CC:Restore 99% of ARRA funding)

State General Funds ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,250,301 ($7,250,301)
$0

$7,032,792 ($7,250,301)
($217,509)

$7,250,301 ($7,250,301)
$0

$7,177,798 ($7,250,301)
($72,503)

229.7 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($541,225)

($541,225)

($541,225)

($541,225)

229.8 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$1,442,511

$1,255,176

$1,443,883

229.100 -Community Supervision

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public, hold youth accountable for their actions, and assist youth in becoming law-abiding citizens and

supervise youth directly in the community, provide transitional and treatment services to those youth, and to provide agency wide services, including intake,

court services, and case management.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$54,976,968 $55,925,173 $56,232,144 $56,348,348

State General Funds

$54,976,968 $55,925,173 $56,232,144 $56,348,348

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$54,976,968 $55,925,173 $56,232,144 $56,348,348

Departmental Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect and serve the citizens of Georgia by holding youthful offenders accountable for their actions through the delivery

of effective services in appropriate settings.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers

$24,547,439 $24,547,439
$2,658,698 $2,285,689
$373,009 $15,299 $15,299 $15,299
$391,201 $391,201

$24,547,439 $24,547,439
$2,658,698 $2,285,689
$373,009 $15,299 $15,299 $15,299
$391,201 $391,201

$24,547,439 $24,547,439 $2,658,698 $2,285,689
$373,009 $15,299 $15,299 $15,299
$391,201 $391,201

$24,547,439 $24,547,439 $2,658,698 $2,285,689
$373,009 $15,299 $15,299 $15,299
$391,201 $391,201

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FF Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 FF National School Lunch Program CFDA10.555 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$157,670 $233,531 $27,612,637

$157,670 $233,531 $27,612,637

$157,670 $233,531 $27,612,637

$157,670 $233,531 $27,612,637

230.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$36,484

$36,484

$36,484

$36,484

230.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($90,910)

($90,910)

($90,910)

($90,910)

230.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$77,162

$77,162

$77,162

$77,162

230.4 Reduce funds by streamlining service delivery and by eliminating nine vacant full-time positions.

State General Funds

($450,000)

($450,000)

($450,000)

($450,000)

230.5 Replace funds lost due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. (H:Restore 97% of ARRA funding)(CC:Restore 99% of ARRA funding)

State General Funds ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,285,689 ($2,285,689)
$0

$2,217,118 ($2,285,689)
($68,571)

$2,285,689 ($2,285,689)
$0

$2,262,832 ($2,285,689)
($22,857)

230.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$482,611

$419,935

$483,070

230.100 -Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect and serve the citizens of Georgia by holding youthful offenders accountable for their actions through the delivery

of effective services in appropriate settings.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$26,405,864 $26,819,904 $26,825,799 $26,866,077

State General Funds

$26,405,864 $26,819,904 $26,825,799 $26,866,077

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$373,009

$373,009

$373,009

$373,009

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$373,009

$373,009

$373,009

$373,009

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$15,299

$15,299

$15,299

$15,299

Sales and Services

$15,299

$15,299

$15,299

$15,299

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$15,299

$15,299

$15,299

$15,299

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$391,201

$391,201

$391,201

$391,201

Federal Funds Transfers

$391,201

$391,201

$391,201

$391,201

FF Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$157,670

$157,670

$157,670

$157,670

FF National School Lunch Program CFDA10.555

$233,531

$233,531

$233,531

$233,531

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$27,185,373 $27,599,413 $27,605,308 $27,645,586

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Secure Commitment (YDCs)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public and hold youth accountable for their actions and provide secure care and supervision of youth

including academic, recreational, vocational, medical, mental health, counseling, and religious services for those youth committed to the Department's custody,

sentenced to the Short Term Program, or convicted of an offense under Senate Bill 440.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers FF National School Lunch Program CFDA10.555
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$61,639,075 $61,639,075
$8,360,076 $7,284,378 $1,075,698
$27,350 $27,350 $27,350 $1,526,156 $1,526,156 $1,526,156 $71,552,657

$61,639,075 $61,639,075
$8,360,076 $7,284,378 $1,075,698
$27,350 $27,350 $27,350 $1,526,156 $1,526,156 $1,526,156 $71,552,657

$61,639,075 $61,639,075 $8,360,076 $7,284,378 $1,075,698
$27,350 $27,350 $27,350 $1,526,156 $1,526,156 $1,526,156 $71,552,657

$61,639,075 $61,639,075 $8,360,076 $7,284,378 $1,075,698
$27,350 $27,350 $27,350 $1,526,156 $1,526,156 $1,526,156 $71,552,657

231.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$218,243

$218,243

$218,243

$218,243

231.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$461,568

$461,568

$461,568

$461,568

231.3 Reduce funds by maintaining hiring freeze.

State General Funds

($956,000) ($1,250,000)

($956,000)

($956,000)

231.4 Reduce funds for paid overtime.

State General Funds

($470,276)

($470,276)

($470,276)

($470,276)

231.5 Transfer funds from the Secure Detention program for utilities and maintenance.

State General Funds

$951,025

$951,025

$951,025

$951,025

231.6 Replace funds lost due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. (H:Restore 97% of ARRA funding)(CC:Restore 99% of ARRA funding)

State General Funds ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,284,378 ($7,284,378)
$0

$7,065,847 ($7,284,378)
($218,531)

$7,284,378 ($7,284,378)
$0

$7,211,534 ($7,284,378)
($72,844)

231.7 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$1,611,975

$1,402,632

$1,613,509

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231.100 -Secure Commitment (YDCs)

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public and hold youth accountable for their actions and provide secure care and supervision of youth

including academic, recreational, vocational, medical, mental health, counseling, and religious services for those youth committed to the Department's custody,

sentenced to the Short Term Program, or convicted of an offense under Senate Bill 440.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$69,128,013 $70,227,457 $70,530,645 $70,668,678

State General Funds

$69,128,013 $70,227,457 $70,530,645 $70,668,678

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,075,698

$1,075,698

$1,075,698

$1,075,698

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,075,698

$1,075,698

$1,075,698

$1,075,698

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$27,350

$27,350

$27,350

$27,350

Sales and Services

$27,350

$27,350

$27,350

$27,350

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$27,350

$27,350

$27,350

$27,350

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$1,526,156

$1,526,156

$1,526,156

$1,526,156

Federal Funds Transfers

$1,526,156

$1,526,156

$1,526,156

$1,526,156

FF National School Lunch Program CFDA10.555

$1,526,156

$1,526,156

$1,526,156

$1,526,156

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$71,757,217 $72,856,661 $73,159,849 $73,297,882

Secure Detention (RYDCs)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public and hold youth accountable for their actions and provide temporary, secure care, and supervision of

youth who are charged with crimes or who have been found guilty of crimes and are awaiting disposition of their cases by juvenile courts or awaiting placement

in one of the Department's treatment programs or facilities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers FF National School Lunch Program CFDA10.555
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$96,481,387 $96,481,387 $12,200,975 $12,142,449
$58,526 $57,582 $57,582 $57,582 $1,881,343 $1,881,343 $1,881,343 $110,621,287

$96,481,387 $96,481,387 $12,200,975 $12,142,449
$58,526 $57,582 $57,582 $57,582 $1,881,343 $1,881,343 $1,881,343 $110,621,287

$96,481,387 $96,481,387 $12,200,975 $12,142,449
$58,526 $57,582 $57,582 $57,582 $1,881,343 $1,881,343 $1,881,343 $110,621,287

$96,481,387 $96,481,387 $12,200,975 $12,142,449
$58,526 $57,582 $57,582 $57,582 $1,881,343 $1,881,343 $1,881,343 $110,621,287

232.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$266,668

$266,668

232.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$266,668

$266,668

State General Funds

$563,982

$563,982

$563,982

$563,982

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232.3 Reduce funds for one education supervisor position.

State General Funds

($121,873)

($121,873)

($121,873)

($121,873)

232.4 Reduce funds for one regional principal position.

State General Funds

($146,540)

($146,540)

($146,540)

($146,540)

232.5 Reduce funds for paid overtime.

State General Funds

($529,724)

($529,724)

($529,724)

($529,724)

232.6 Reduce funds by maintaining hiring freeze.

State General Funds

($194,000)

($250,000)

($194,000)

($194,000)

232.7 Reduce funds by increasing the class size in nine RYDC basic education programs.

State General Funds

($1,100,000) ($1,100,000) ($1,100,000) ($1,100,000)

232.8 Transfer funds to the Secure Commitment program for utilities and maintenance.

State General Funds

($951,025)

($951,025)

($951,025)

($951,025)

232.9 Replace funds lost due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. (H:Restore 97% of ARRA funding)(CC:Restore 99% of ARRA funding)

State General Funds ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,142,449 ($12,142,449)
$0

$11,778,176 ($12,142,449)
($364,273)

$12,142,449 ($12,142,449)
$0

$12,021,025 ($12,142,449)
($121,424)

232.10 Reduce funds and close two 30-bed RYDC facilities effective July 1, 2011.

State General Funds FF National School Lunch Program CFDA10.555 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($5,386,504) ($96,550)
($5,483,054)

($5,386,504) ($96,550)
($5,483,054)

($5,386,504) ($96,550)
($5,483,054)

($5,386,504) ($96,550)
($5,483,054)

232.11 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$2,680,445

$2,332,343

$2,682,995

232.100 -Secure Detention (RYDCs)

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public and hold youth accountable for their actions and provide temporary, secure care, and supervision of

youth who are charged with crimes or who have been found guilty of crimes and are awaiting disposition of their cases by juvenile courts or awaiting placement

in one of the Department's treatment programs or facilities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$101,024,820 $103,284,992 $103,357,163 $103,586,391

State General Funds

$101,024,820 $103,284,992 $103,357,163 $103,586,391

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$58,526

$58,526

$58,526

$58,526

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$58,526

$58,526

$58,526

$58,526

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$57,582

$57,582

$57,582

$57,582

Sales and Services

$57,582

$57,582

$57,582

$57,582

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$57,582

$57,582

$57,582

$57,582

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$1,784,793

$1,784,793

$1,784,793

$1,784,793

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Federal Funds Transfers FF National School Lunch Program CFDA10.555
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,784,793 $1,784,793 $102,925,721

$1,784,793 $1,784,793 $105,185,893

$1,784,793 $1,784,793 $105,258,064

$1,784,793 $1,784,793 $105,487,292

Section 31: Labor, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Intergovernmental Transfers Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Intergovernmental Transfers Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$39,486,525 $39,486,525

$39,486,525 $39,486,525

$345,440,508 $345,440,508

$345,440,508 $345,440,508

$31,663,664 $31,663,664

$729,513

$729,513

$140,273

$140,273

$30,793,878 $30,793,878

$4,800

$4,800

$4,800

$4,800

$416,595,497 $416,595,497

Section Total - Final

$36,947,002 $37,736,510

$36,947,002 $37,736,510

$345,440,508 $345,440,508

$345,440,508 $345,440,508

$31,663,664 $31,663,664

$729,513

$729,513

$140,273

$140,273

$30,793,878 $30,793,878

$4,800

$4,800

$4,800

$4,800

$414,055,974 $414,845,482

$39,486,525 $39,486,525 $345,440,508 $345,440,508 $31,663,664
$729,513 $140,273 $30,793,878
$4,800 $4,800 $416,595,497
$37,762,434 $37,762,434 $345,440,508 $345,440,508 $31,663,664
$729,513 $140,273 $30,793,878
$4,800 $4,800 $414,871,406

$39,486,525 $39,486,525 $345,440,508 $345,440,508 $31,663,664
$729,513 $140,273 $30,793,878
$4,800 $4,800 $416,595,497
$37,724,399 $37,724,399 $345,440,508 $345,440,508 $31,663,664
$729,513 $140,273 $30,793,878
$4,800 $4,800 $414,833,371

Business Enterprise Program

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist people who are blind in becoming successful contributors to the state's economy.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$313,886 $313,886 $1,966,085 $1,966,085 $2,279,971

$313,886 $313,886 $1,966,085 $1,966,085 $2,279,971

$313,886 $313,886 $1,966,085 $1,966,085 $2,279,971

$313,886 $313,886 $1,966,085 $1,966,085 $2,279,971

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233.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($490)

($490)

233.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$1,961

$1,961

233.3 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($30,750)

($30,750)

233.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

($490) $1,812 ($30,750) $5,045

($490) $1,812 ($30,750) $5,803

233.100 -Business Enterprise Program

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist people who are blind in becoming successful contributors to the state's economy.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$284,607

$284,607

$289,503

State General Funds

$284,607

$284,607

$289,503

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,966,085

$1,966,085

$1,966,085

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,966,085

$1,966,085

$1,966,085

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,250,692

$2,250,692

$2,255,588

$290,261 $290,261 $1,966,085 $1,966,085 $2,256,346

Department of Labor Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to work with public and private partners in building a world-class workforce system that contributes to Georgia's economic

prosperity.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,731,423 $1,731,423 $37,923,936 $37,923,936
$140,273 $140,273 $140,273 $39,795,632

$1,731,423 $1,731,423 $37,923,936 $37,923,936
$140,273 $140,273 $140,273 $39,795,632

$1,731,423 $1,731,423 $37,923,936 $37,923,936
$140,273 $140,273 $140,273 $39,795,632

$1,731,423 $1,731,423 $37,923,936 $37,923,936
$140,273 $140,273 $140,273 $39,795,632

234.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($2,705)

($2,705)

234.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$10,817

$10,817

234.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$789,508

($2,705) $12,570 $35,006

($2,705) $12,570 $40,269

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234.100 -Department of Labor Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to work with public and private partners in building a world-class workforce system that contributes to Georgia's economic

prosperity.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,739,535

$2,529,043

$1,776,294

$1,781,557

State General Funds

$1,739,535

$2,529,043

$1,776,294

$1,781,557

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$37,923,936 $37,923,936 $37,923,936 $37,923,936

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$37,923,936 $37,923,936 $37,923,936 $37,923,936

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$140,273

$140,273

$140,273

$140,273

Intergovernmental Transfers

$140,273

$140,273

$140,273

$140,273

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$140,273

$140,273

$140,273

$140,273

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$39,803,744 $40,593,252 $39,840,503 $39,845,766

Disability Adjudication Section

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to efficiently process applications for federal disability programs so that eligible Georgia citizens can obtain support.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS
Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $55,598,820 $55,598,820 $55,598,820

$0 $55,598,820 $55,598,820 $55,598,820

$0 $55,598,820 $55,598,820 $55,598,820

$0 $55,598,820 $55,598,820 $55,598,820

235.100 -Disability Adjudication Section

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to efficiently process applications for federal disability programs so that eligible Georgia citizens can obtain support.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$55,598,820 $55,598,820 $55,598,820 $55,598,820

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$55,598,820 $55,598,820 $55,598,820 $55,598,820

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$55,598,820 $55,598,820 $55,598,820 $55,598,820

Division of Rehabilitation Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to help people with disabilities to become fully productive members of society by achieving independence and meaningful

employment.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,767,470 $1,767,470 $2,913,518 $2,913,518 $4,680,988

$1,767,470 $1,767,470 $2,913,518 $2,913,518 $4,680,988

$1,767,470 $1,767,470 $2,913,518 $2,913,518 $4,680,988

$1,767,470 $1,767,470 $2,913,518 $2,913,518 $4,680,988

236.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($2,761)

($2,761)

236.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$11,042

$11,042

($2,761) $7,185

($2,761) $7,185

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236.3 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($50,199)

($50,199)

236.4 Reduce funds for contracts. (S:Restore funds for the Georgia Council for the Hearing Impaired)

State General Funds

($243,129)

($243,129)

236.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

($50,199) ($103,295)
$20,010

($50,199) ($243,129)
$23,019

236.100 -Division of Rehabilitation Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to help people with disabilities to become fully productive members of society by achieving independence and meaningful

employment.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,482,423

$1,482,423

$1,638,410

$1,501,585

State General Funds

$1,482,423

$1,482,423

$1,638,410

$1,501,585

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,913,518

$2,913,518

$2,913,518

$2,913,518

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,913,518

$2,913,518

$2,913,518

$2,913,518

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,395,941

$4,395,941

$4,551,928

$4,415,103

Georgia Industries for the Blind

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to employ people who are blind in manufacturing and packaging facilities in Bainbridge and Griffin.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$324,473 $324,473 $11,828,888 $729,513 $729,513 $11,099,375 $11,099,375 $12,153,361

$324,473 $324,473 $11,828,888 $729,513 $729,513 $11,099,375 $11,099,375 $12,153,361

$324,473 $324,473 $11,828,888 $729,513 $729,513 $11,099,375 $11,099,375 $12,153,361

$324,473 $324,473 $11,828,888 $729,513 $729,513 $11,099,375 $11,099,375 $12,153,361

237.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($507)

($507)

237.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$2,027

$2,027

237.3 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($31,787)

($31,787)

237.4 Reduce funds and move program to self-sufficiency using agency generated income.

State General Funds

($507) $2,027 ($31,787) ($294,206)

($507) $2,027 ($31,787) ($294,206)

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237.5 This program shall not be assessed administrative fees by the department. (S:YES)(CC:YES) State General Funds

$0

$0

237.100 -Georgia Industries for the Blind

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to employ people who are blind in manufacturing and packaging facilities in Bainbridge and Griffin.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$294,206

$294,206

State General Funds

$294,206

$294,206

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$11,828,888 $11,828,888 $11,828,888 $11,828,888

Reserved Fund Balances

$729,513

$729,513

$729,513

$729,513

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$729,513

$729,513

$729,513

$729,513

Sales and Services

$11,099,375 $11,099,375 $11,099,375 $11,099,375

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$11,099,375 $11,099,375 $11,099,375 $11,099,375

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,123,094 $12,123,094 $11,828,888 $11,828,888

Labor Market Information

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to collect, analyze, and publish a wide array of information about the state's labor market.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $2,249,873 $2,249,873 $2,249,873

$0 $0 $2,249,873 $2,249,873 $2,249,873

$0 $0 $2,249,873 $2,249,873 $2,249,873

$0 $0 $2,249,873 $2,249,873 $2,249,873

238.100 -Labor Market Information

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to collect, analyze, and publish a wide array of information about the state's labor market.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,249,873

$2,249,873

$2,249,873

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,249,873

$2,249,873

$2,249,873

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,249,873

$2,249,873

$2,249,873

$2,249,873 $2,249,873 $2,249,873

Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to empower individuals with disabilities to achieve personal independence.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers

$6,079,598 $6,079,598 $6,989,289 $6,989,289 $18,888,287 $18,888,287 $18,888,287
$4,800 $4,800

$6,079,598 $6,079,598 $6,989,289 $6,989,289 $18,888,287 $18,888,287 $18,888,287
$4,800 $4,800

$6,079,598 $6,079,598 $6,989,289 $6,989,289 $18,888,287 $18,888,287 $18,888,287
$4,800 $4,800

$6,079,598 $6,079,598 $6,989,289 $6,989,289 $18,888,287 $18,888,287 $18,888,287
$4,800 $4,800

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FF National School Lunch Program CFDA10.555 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,800 $31,961,974

$4,800 $31,961,974

$4,800 $31,961,974

$4,800 $31,961,974

239.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($9,497)

($9,497)

239.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$37,981

$37,981

239.3 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($647,237)

($647,237)

239.4 Reduce funds for contracts.

State General Funds

($22,541)

($22,541)

239.5 Reduce funds for equipment.

State General Funds

($90,438)

($90,438)

239.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

($9,497) $9,336 ($647,237) ($22,541) ($90,438) $26,001

($9,497) $9,336 ($647,237) ($22,541) ($90,438) $29,910

239.100 -Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to empower individuals with disabilities to achieve personal independence.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,347,866

$5,347,866

$5,345,222

State General Funds

$5,347,866

$5,347,866

$5,345,222

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$6,989,289

$6,989,289

$6,989,289

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$6,989,289

$6,989,289

$6,989,289

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$18,888,287 $18,888,287 $18,888,287

Sales and Services

$18,888,287 $18,888,287 $18,888,287

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$18,888,287 $18,888,287 $18,888,287

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$4,800

$4,800

$4,800

Federal Funds Transfers

$4,800

$4,800

$4,800

FF National School Lunch Program CFDA10.555

$4,800

$4,800

$4,800

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$31,230,242 $31,230,242 $31,227,598

$5,349,131 $5,349,131 $6,989,289 $6,989,289 $18,888,287 $18,888,287 $18,888,287
$4,800 $4,800 $4,800 $31,231,507

Safety Inspections

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote and protect public safety, to provide training and information on workplace exposure to hazardous chemicals,

and to promote industrial safety.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,836,656 $2,836,656
$168,552

$2,836,656 $2,836,656
$168,552

$2,836,656 $2,836,656
$168,552

$2,836,656 $2,836,656
$168,552

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$168,552 $3,005,208

$168,552 $3,005,208

$168,552 $3,005,208

$168,552 $3,005,208

240.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($4,431)

($4,431)

240.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$17,721

$17,721

240.3 Increase funds for safety inspections.

State General Funds

240.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

($4,431) $26,404 $294,206 $73,532

($4,431) $26,404 $294,206 $84,587

240.100 -Safety Inspections

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote and protect public safety, to provide training and information on workplace exposure to hazardous chemicals,

and to promote industrial safety.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,849,946

$2,849,946

$3,226,367

$3,237,422

State General Funds

$2,849,946

$2,849,946

$3,226,367

$3,237,422

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$168,552

$168,552

$168,552

$168,552

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$168,552

$168,552

$168,552

$168,552

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,018,498

$3,018,498

$3,394,919

$3,405,974

Unemployment Insurance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to enhance Georgia's economic strength by collecting unemployment insurance taxes from Georgia's employers and

distributing unemployment benefits to eligible claimants.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,588,252 $5,588,252 $49,173,186 $49,173,186 $54,761,438

$5,588,252 $5,588,252 $49,173,186 $49,173,186 $54,761,438

$5,588,252 $5,588,252 $49,173,186 $49,173,186 $54,761,438

$5,588,252 $5,588,252 $49,173,186 $49,173,186 $54,761,438

241.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($8,729)

($8,729)

($8,729)

($8,729)

241.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$34,911

$34,911

$49,998

$49,998

241.3 Utilize existing state funds to pay the first installment of the Unemployment Trust Fund loan interest and maximize federal funds for program operations. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

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State General Funds

$0

241.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$139,237

$160,170

241.100 -Unemployment Insurance

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to enhance Georgia's economic strength by collecting unemployment insurance taxes from Georgia's employers and

distributing unemployment benefits to eligible claimants.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,614,434

$5,614,434

$5,768,758

$5,789,691

State General Funds

$5,614,434

$5,614,434

$5,768,758

$5,789,691

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$49,173,186 $49,173,186 $49,173,186 $49,173,186

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$49,173,186 $49,173,186 $49,173,186 $49,173,186

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$54,787,620 $54,787,620 $54,941,944 $54,962,877

Vocational Rehabilitation Program

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist people with disabilities so that they may go to work.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,427,167 $14,427,167 $65,667,153 $65,667,153
$806,216 $806,216 $806,216 $80,900,536

$14,427,167 $14,427,167 $65,667,153 $65,667,153
$806,216 $806,216 $806,216 $80,900,536

$14,427,167 $14,427,167 $65,667,153 $65,667,153
$806,216 $806,216 $806,216 $80,900,536

$14,427,167 $14,427,167 $65,667,153 $65,667,153
$806,216 $806,216 $806,216 $80,900,536

242.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$26

$26

242.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($22,537)

($22,537)

242.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$90,130

$90,130

242.4 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($1,079,897) ($1,079,897)

242.5 Reduce funds for contracts.

State General Funds

($391,362)

($391,362)

242.6 Reduce one-time funds for the Georgia Talking Book Center provided in HB948 (2010 Session).

State General Funds

($24,287)

($24,287)

$26 ($22,537) $75,658 ($1,079,897) ($391,362) ($24,287)

$26 ($22,537) $75,658 ($1,079,897) ($391,362) ($24,287)

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242.7 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan. State General Funds

$210,698

$242,375

242.100 -Vocational Rehabilitation Program

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist people with disabilities so that they may go to work.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$12,999,240 $12,999,240 $13,195,466

State General Funds

$12,999,240 $12,999,240 $13,195,466

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$65,667,153 $65,667,153 $65,667,153

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$65,667,153 $65,667,153 $65,667,153

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$806,216

$806,216

$806,216

Sales and Services

$806,216

$806,216

$806,216

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$806,216

$806,216

$806,216

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$79,472,609 $79,472,609 $79,668,835

$13,227,143 $13,227,143 $65,667,153 $65,667,153
$806,216 $806,216 $806,216 $79,700,512

Workforce Development

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist employers and job seekers with job matching services and to promote economic growth and development.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,417,600 $6,417,600 $122,790,096 $122,790,096 $129,207,696

$6,417,600 $6,417,600 $122,790,096 $122,790,096 $129,207,696

$6,417,600 $6,417,600 $122,790,096 $122,790,096 $129,207,696

$6,417,600 $6,417,600 $122,790,096 $122,790,096 $129,207,696

243.1 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($10,025)

($10,025)

243.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$40,092

$40,092

243.3 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($112,922)

($112,922)

243.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

($10,025) $60,177 ($112,922) $167,584

($10,025) $60,177 ($112,922) $192,779

243.100 -Workforce Development

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist employers and job seekers with job matching services and to promote economic growth and development.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,334,745

$6,334,745

$6,522,414

$6,547,609

State General Funds

$6,334,745

$6,334,745

$6,522,414

$6,547,609

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$122,790,096 $122,790,096 $122,790,096 $122,790,096

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$122,790,096 $122,790,096 $122,790,096 $122,790,096

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$129,124,841 $129,124,841 $129,312,510 $129,337,705

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Section 32: Law, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$16,981,081 $16,981,081
$269,940 $269,940 $36,556,300 $36,556,300 $53,807,321

$16,981,081 $16,981,081
$269,940 $269,940 $36,556,300 $36,556,300 $53,807,321

$16,981,081 $16,981,081
$269,940 $269,940 $36,556,300 $36,556,300 $53,807,321

$16,981,081 $16,981,081
$269,940 $269,940 $36,556,300 $36,556,300 $53,807,321

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$16,866,230 $17,756,330

$16,866,230 $17,756,330

$3,597,990

$3,597,990

$3,597,990

$3,597,990

$272,051

$272,051

$272,051

$272,051

$37,105,382 $37,105,382

$37,105,382 $37,105,382

$57,841,653 $58,731,753

$17,384,122 $17,384,122 $3,597,990 $3,597,990
$272,051 $272,051 $37,105,382 $37,105,382 $58,359,545

$17,756,917 $17,756,917 $3,597,990 $3,597,990
$272,051 $272,051 $37,105,382 $37,105,382 $58,732,340

Law, Department of

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to serve as the attorney and legal advisor for all state agencies, departments, authorities, and the Governor; to provide

binding opinions on legal questions concerning the state of Georgia and its agencies; and to prepare all contracts and agreements regarding any matter in

which the state of Georgia is involved.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts Legal Services - Client Reimbursable per OCGA45-15-4 Legal Services - Dept. of Administrative Services Cases
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$16,981,081 $16,981,081
$269,940 $269,940 $269,940 $36,556,300 $36,556,300 $788,308 $34,350,000 $1,417,992 $53,807,321

$16,981,081 $16,981,081
$269,940 $269,940 $269,940 $36,556,300 $36,556,300 $788,308 $34,350,000 $1,417,992 $53,807,321

$16,981,081 $16,981,081
$269,940 $269,940 $269,940 $36,556,300 $36,556,300 $788,308 $34,350,000 $1,417,992 $53,807,321

$16,981,081 $16,981,081
$269,940 $269,940 $269,940 $36,556,300 $36,556,300 $788,308 $34,350,000 $1,417,992 $53,807,321

244.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums. State General Funds

$914

$914

$914

$914

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244.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($6,513)

($6,513)

($6,513)

($6,513)

244.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$154,988

$154,988

$154,988

$154,988

244.4 Reduce funds by replacing state funds with a projected increase in other funds.

State General Funds Legal Services - Client Reimbursable per OCGA45-15-4 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($549,082) $549,082
$0

($549,082) $549,082
$0

($549,082) $549,082
$0

($549,082) $549,082
$0

244.5 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($767,701)

($767,701)

($767,701)

($767,701)

244.6 Reduce funds for staffing services contract.

State General Funds

($34,696)

($34,696)

($34,696)

($34,696)

244.7 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$604,509

$526,003

$605,084

244.8 Increase funds for personnel.

State General Funds

$273,000

$0

$273,000

244.9 Reduce funds and direct the agency to outsource payroll functions to the State Accounting Office's Shared Services initiative starting December 1, 2011. (CC:Complete a transition plan by January 1, 2012 to outsource payroll functions to the SAO's Shared Services initiative)

State General Funds

($19,067)

$0

244.98 Transfer funds from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit.

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,087,239

$0

$0

$0

$3,597,990

$0

$0

$0

$2,111

$0

$0

$0

$4,687,340

$0

$0

$0

244.99

CC: The purpose of this appropriation is to serve as the attorney and legal advisor for all state agencies, departments, authorities, and the Governor; to provide binding opinions on legal questions concerning the state of Georgia and its agencies; and to prepare all contracts and agreements regarding any matter in which the state of Georgia is involved. Senate: The purpose of this appropriation is to serve as the attorney and legal advisor for all state agencies, departments, authorities, and the Governor; to provide binding opinions on legal questions concerning the state of Georgia and its agencies; and to prepare all contracts and agreements regarding any matter in which the state of Georgia is involved. House: The purpose of this appropriation is to serve as the attorney and legal advisor for all state agencies, departments, authorities, and the Governor; to provide binding opinions on legal questions concerning the state of Georgia and its agencies; and to prepare all contracts and agreements regarding any matter in which the state of Georgia is involved; and to operate the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit. Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to serve as the attorney and legal advisor for all state agencies, departments, authorities, and the Governor; to provide binding opinions on legal questions concerning the state of Georgia and its agencies; and to prepare all contracts and

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agreements regarding any matter in which the state of Georgia is involved; and to operate the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

244.100 -Law, Department of

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to serve as the attorney and legal advisor for all state agencies, departments, authorities, and the Governor; to provide

binding opinions on legal questions concerning the state of Georgia and its agencies; and to prepare all contracts and agreements regarding any matter in

which the state of Georgia is involved.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$16,866,230 $16,656,500 $16,285,927 $16,657,075

State General Funds

$16,866,230 $16,656,500 $16,285,927 $16,657,075

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$3,597,990

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$3,597,990

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$272,051

$269,940

$269,940

$269,940

Sales and Services

$272,051

$269,940

$269,940

$269,940

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$272,051

$269,940

$269,940

$269,940

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$37,105,382 $37,105,382 $37,105,382 $37,105,382

State Funds Transfers

$37,105,382 $37,105,382 $37,105,382 $37,105,382

Agency to Agency Contracts

$788,308

$788,308

$788,308

$788,308

Legal Services - Client Reimbursable per OCGA45-15-4

$34,899,082 $34,899,082 $34,899,082 $34,899,082

Legal Services - Dept. of Administrative Services Cases

$1,417,992

$1,417,992

$1,417,992

$1,417,992

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$57,841,653 $54,031,822 $53,661,249 $54,032,397

Medicaid Fraud Control Unit
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

Continuation Budget

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

501.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$12,591

$10,956

$12,603

501.98 Transfer funds from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit.

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,087,239 $3,597,990
$2,111 $4,687,340

$1,087,239 $3,597,990
$2,111 $4,687,340

$1,087,239 $3,597,990
$2,111 $4,687,340

501.99 CC: The purpose of this appropriation is to serve as the center for the identification, arrest, and prosecution of providers of health services and patients who defraud the Medicaid Program.

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Senate: The purpose of this appropriation is to serve as the center for the identification, arrest, and prosecution of providers of health services and patients who defraud the Medicaid Program. House: The unit investigates and prosecutes Medicaid Fraud.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

501.100 -Medicaid Fraud Control Unit

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to serve as the center for the identification, arrest, and prosecution of providers of health services and patients who defraud

the Medicaid Program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,099,830

$1,098,195

$1,099,842

State General Funds

$1,099,830

$1,098,195

$1,099,842

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$3,597,990

$3,597,990

$3,597,990

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$3,597,990

$3,597,990

$3,597,990

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,111

$2,111

$2,111

Sales and Services

$2,111

$2,111

$2,111

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$2,111

$2,111

$2,111

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,699,931

$4,698,296

$4,699,943

Section 33: Natural Resources, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Reserved Fund Balances Intergovernmental Transfers Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Royalties and Rents Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$89,717,900 $89,717,900 $54,029,420 $53,999,801
$29,619 $108,059,367
$1,173,962 $115,313
$2,485,576 $10,167 $56,953
$104,217,396 $30,000 $30,000
$251,836,687

$89,717,900 $89,717,900 $54,029,420 $53,999,801
$29,619 $108,059,367
$1,173,962 $115,313
$2,485,576 $10,167 $56,953
$104,217,396 $30,000 $30,000
$251,836,687

$89,717,900 $89,717,900 $54,029,420 $53,999,801
$29,619 $108,059,367
$1,173,962 $115,313
$2,485,576 $10,167 $56,953
$104,217,396 $30,000 $30,000
$251,836,687

$89,717,900 $89,717,900 $54,029,420 $53,999,801
$29,619 $108,059,367
$1,173,962 $115,313
$2,485,576 $10,167 $56,953
$104,217,396 $30,000 $30,000
$251,836,687

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

Section Total - Final $84,432,180 $85,438,766 $84,432,180 $85,438,766 $54,029,420 $54,029,420

$86,456,430 $86,456,430 $54,029,420

$86,544,292 $86,544,292 $54,029,420

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Federal Funds Not Itemized Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Reserved Fund Balances Intergovernmental Transfers Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Royalties and Rents Sales and Services TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$53,999,801 $29,619
$108,059,367 $1,173,962 $115,313 $2,485,576 $10,167 $56,953
$104,217,396 $30,000 $30,000
$246,550,967

$53,999,801 $29,619
$108,059,367 $1,173,962 $115,313 $2,485,576 $10,167 $56,953
$104,217,396 $30,000 $30,000
$247,557,553

$53,999,801 $29,619
$108,059,367 $1,173,962 $115,313 $2,485,576 $10,167 $56,953
$104,217,396 $30,000 $30,000
$248,575,217

$53,999,801 $29,619
$108,059,367 $1,173,962 $115,313 $2,485,576 $10,167 $56,953
$104,217,396 $30,000 $30,000
$248,663,079

Coastal Resources

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to preserve the natural, environmental, historic, archaeological, and recreational resources of the state's coastal zone by

balancing economic development with resource preservation and improvement by assessing and restoring coastal wetlands, by regulating development within

the coastal zone, by promulgating and enforcing rules and regulations to protect the coastal wetlands, by monitoring the population status of commercially and

recreationally fished species and developing fishery management plans, by providing fishing education, and by constructing and maintaining artificial reefs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,288,197 $2,288,197 $4,383,197 $4,383,197
$197,795 $168,467 $168,467
$29,328 $29,328 $6,869,189

$2,288,197 $2,288,197 $4,383,197 $4,383,197
$197,795 $168,467 $168,467
$29,328 $29,328 $6,869,189

$2,288,197 $2,288,197 $4,383,197 $4,383,197
$197,795 $168,467 $168,467
$29,328 $29,328 $6,869,189

$2,288,197 $2,288,197 $4,383,197 $4,383,197
$197,795 $168,467 $168,467
$29,328 $29,328 $6,869,189

245.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($4,459)

($4,459)

245.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$10,966

$10,966

245.3 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect projected expenditures and for three positions.

State General Funds

($158,699)

($158,699)

245.4 Reduce funds by replacing state funds with existing federal funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($54,183)

($54,183)

($4,459) $10,966 ($158,699) ($54,183)

($4,459) $10,966 ($158,699) ($54,183)

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245.5 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($30,559)

($30,559)

($30,559)

245.6 Reduce funds for advisory group contract.

State General Funds

($15,500)

($15,500)

($15,500)

245.7 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$56,469

$49,135

245.8 Transfer funds from the General Assembly Ancillary program for the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission.

State General Funds

($30,559) ($15,500) $56,523 $21,927

245.100 -Coastal Resources

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to preserve the natural, environmental, historic, archaeological, and recreational resources of the state's coastal zone by

balancing economic development with resource preservation and improvement by assessing and restoring coastal wetlands, by regulating development within

the coastal zone, by promulgating and enforcing rules and regulations to protect the coastal wetlands, by monitoring the population status of commercially and

recreationally fished species and developing fishery management plans, by providing fishing education, and by constructing and maintaining artificial reefs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,035,763

$2,092,232

$2,084,898

$2,114,213

State General Funds

$2,035,763

$2,092,232

$2,084,898

$2,114,213

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$4,383,197

$4,383,197

$4,383,197

$4,383,197

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$4,383,197

$4,383,197

$4,383,197

$4,383,197

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$197,795

$197,795

$197,795

$197,795

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$168,467

$168,467

$168,467

$168,467

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$168,467

$168,467

$168,467

$168,467

Royalties and Rents

$29,328

$29,328

$29,328

$29,328

Royalties and Rents Not Itemized

$29,328

$29,328

$29,328

$29,328

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,616,755

$6,673,224

$6,665,890

$6,695,205

Departmental Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,715,812 $11,715,812
$174,383 $174,383
$39,065 $39,065 $39,065 $11,929,260

$11,715,812 $11,715,812
$174,383 $174,383
$39,065 $39,065 $39,065 $11,929,260

$11,715,812 $11,715,812
$174,383 $174,383
$39,065 $39,065 $39,065 $11,929,260

$11,715,812 $11,715,812
$174,383 $174,383
$39,065 $39,065 $39,065 $11,929,260

246.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($16,511)

($16,511)

($16,511)

($16,511)

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246.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($347,917)

($347,917)

($347,917)

($347,917)

246.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$33,670

$33,670

$33,670

$33,670

246.4 Reduce funds for personnel and for three positions.

State General Funds

($216,220)

($216,220)

($216,220)

($216,220)

246.5 Reduce funds for operations and payments to counties for services.

State General Funds

($55,000)

($55,000)

($55,000)

($55,000)

246.6 Reduce funds for real estate rent to reflect projected expenditures.

State General Funds

($84,730)

($84,730)

($84,730)

($84,730)

246.7 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$193,868

$168,691

$194,052

246.8 Transfer funds from the General Assembly Ancillary program for the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission. (CC:Fund in Coastal Resources program)

State General Funds

$21,927

$22,966

$0

246.100 -Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$11,029,104 $11,244,899 $11,220,761

State General Funds

$11,029,104 $11,244,899 $11,220,761

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$174,383

$174,383

$174,383

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$174,383

$174,383

$174,383

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$39,065

$39,065

$39,065

Sales and Services

$39,065

$39,065

$39,065

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$39,065

$39,065

$39,065

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,242,552 $11,458,347 $11,434,209

$11,223,156 $11,223,156
$174,383 $174,383
$39,065 $39,065 $39,065 $11,436,604

Environmental Protection

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the quality of Georgia's air by controlling, monitoring and regulating pollution from large, small, mobile, and

area sources (including pollution from motor vehicle emissions) by performing ambient air monitoring, and by participating in the Clean Air Campaign; to

protect Georgia's land by permitting, managing, and planning for solid waste facilities, by implementing waste reduction strategies, by administering the Solid

Waste Trust Fund and the Underground Storage Tank program, by cleaning up scrap tire piles, and by permitting and regulating surface mining operations; to

protect Georgia and its citizens from hazardous materials by investigating and remediating hazardous sites, and by utilizing the Hazardous Waste Trust Fund to

manage the state's hazardous sites inventory, to oversee site cleanup and brownfield remediation, to remediate abandoned sites, to respond to environmental

emergencies, and to monitor and regulate the hazardous materials industry in Georgia. The purpose of this appropriation is also to ensure the quality and

quantity of Georgia's water supplies by managing floodplains, by ensuring the safety of dams, by monitoring, regulating, and certifying water quality, and by

regulating the amount of water used.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$25,167,942 $25,167,942 $32,861,619 $32,861,619 $57,028,515
$250,000 $250,000 $56,778,515 $56,778,515 $115,058,076

$25,167,942 $25,167,942 $32,861,619 $32,861,619 $57,028,515
$250,000 $250,000 $56,778,515 $56,778,515 $115,058,076

$25,167,942 $25,167,942 $32,861,619 $32,861,619 $57,028,515
$250,000 $250,000 $56,778,515 $56,778,515 $115,058,076

$25,167,942 $25,167,942 $32,861,619 $32,861,619 $57,028,515
$250,000 $250,000 $56,778,515 $56,778,515 $115,058,076

247.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($66,672)

($66,672)

($66,672)

($66,672)

247.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$174,942

$174,942

$174,942

$174,942

247.3 Reduce funds for personnel and for 11 positions. (H:Reduce funds for 19 positions)

State General Funds

($1,100,735) ($1,680,983) ($1,100,735) ($1,100,735)

247.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$597,040

$519,504

$597,608

247.100 -Environmental Protection

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the quality of Georgia's air by controlling, monitoring and regulating pollution from large, small, mobile, and

area sources (including pollution from motor vehicle emissions) by performing ambient air monitoring, and by participating in the Clean Air Campaign; to

protect Georgia's land by permitting, managing, and planning for solid waste facilities, by implementing waste reduction strategies, by administering the Solid

Waste Trust Fund and the Underground Storage Tank program, by cleaning up scrap tire piles, and by permitting and regulating surface mining operations; to

protect Georgia and its citizens from hazardous materials by investigating and remediating hazardous sites, and by utilizing the Hazardous Waste Trust Fund to

manage the state's hazardous sites inventory, to oversee site cleanup and brownfield remediation, to remediate abandoned sites, to respond to environmental

emergencies, and to monitor and regulate the hazardous materials industry in Georgia. The purpose of this appropriation is also to ensure the quality and

quantity of Georgia's water supplies by managing floodplains, by ensuring the safety of dams, by monitoring, regulating, and certifying water quality, and by

regulating the amount of water used.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$24,175,477 $24,192,269 $24,694,981 $24,773,085

State General Funds

$24,175,477 $24,192,269 $24,694,981 $24,773,085

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$32,861,619 $32,861,619 $32,861,619 $32,861,619

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$32,861,619 $32,861,619 $32,861,619 $32,861,619

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$57,028,515 $57,028,515 $57,028,515 $57,028,515

Intergovernmental Transfers

$250,000

$250,000

$250,000

$250,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$250,000

$250,000

$250,000

$250,000

Sales and Services

$56,778,515 $56,778,515 $56,778,515 $56,778,515

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$56,778,515 $56,778,515 $56,778,515 $56,778,515 $114,065,611 $114,082,403 $114,585,115 $114,663,219

Hazardous Waste Trust Fund

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund investigations and cleanup of abandoned landfills and other hazardous sites, to meet cost-sharing requirements for

Superfund sites identified by the US Environmental Protection Agency, to fund related operations and oversight positions within the Environmental Protection

Division, and to reimburse local governments for landfill remediation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,953,273 $2,953,273 $2,953,273

$2,953,273 $2,953,273 $2,953,273

$2,953,273 $2,953,273 $2,953,273

$2,953,273 $2,953,273 $2,953,273

248.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan. State General Funds

$46,563

$40,516

$46,607

248.100 -Hazardous Waste Trust Fund

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund investigations and cleanup of abandoned landfills and other hazardous sites, to meet cost-sharing requirements for

Superfund sites identified by the US Environmental Protection Agency, to fund related operations and oversight positions within the Environmental Protection

Division, and to reimburse local governments for landfill remediation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,953,273

$2,999,836

$2,993,789

$2,999,880

State General Funds

$2,953,273

$2,999,836

$2,993,789

$2,999,880

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,953,273

$2,999,836

$2,993,789

$2,999,880

Historic Preservation

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to identify, protect and preserve Georgia's historical sites by administering historic preservation grants, by cataloging all

historic resources statewide, by providing research and planning required to list a site on the state and national historic registries, by working with building

owners to ensure that renovation plans comply with historic preservation standards, and by executing and sponsoring archaeological research.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,502,865 $1,502,865 $1,020,787
$991,168 $29,619
$2,523,652

$1,502,865 $1,502,865 $1,020,787
$991,168 $29,619
$2,523,652

$1,502,865 $1,502,865 $1,020,787
$991,168 $29,619
$2,523,652

$1,502,865 $1,502,865 $1,020,787
$991,168 $29,619
$2,523,652

249.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($3,693)

($3,693)

249.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$7,629

$7,629

249.3 Reduce funds for personnel and for one position.

State General Funds

($39,862)

($39,862)

($3,693) $7,629 ($39,862)

($3,693) $7,629 ($39,862)

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249.4 Eliminate funds for contracts for Regional Commissions' historic preservation planners. (S and CC:Restore funds for contracts for Regional Commissions' historic preservation planners)

State General Funds

($163,000)

($163,000)

($38,000)

($118,000)

249.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$36,498

$31,758

$36,532

249.100 -Historic Preservation

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to identify, protect and preserve Georgia's historical sites by administering historic preservation grants, by cataloging all

historic resources statewide, by providing research and planning required to list a site on the state and national historic registries, by working with building

owners to ensure that renovation plans comply with historic preservation standards, and by executing and sponsoring archaeological research.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,303,939

$1,340,437

$1,460,697

$1,385,471

State General Funds

$1,303,939

$1,340,437

$1,460,697

$1,385,471

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,020,787

$1,020,787

$1,020,787

$1,020,787

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$991,168

$991,168

$991,168

$991,168

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205

$29,619

$29,619

$29,619

$29,619

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,324,726

$2,361,224

$2,481,484

$2,406,258

Land Conservation

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to oversee the acquisition of land and the management of leases for recreational and conservation purposes and to validate

land upon which the state holds an easement remains in the required condition.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$426,530 $426,530 $426,530

$426,530 $426,530 $426,530

$426,530 $426,530 $426,530

$426,530 $426,530 $426,530

250.1 Reduce funds. State General Funds 250.98 Transfer funds and activities to the Wildlife Resources program. State General Funds

($200,000) ($226,530)

($200,000) ($226,530)

($200,000) ($226,530)

($200,000) ($226,530)

Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to manage, operate, market, and maintain the state's golf courses, parks, lodges, conference centers, and historic sites.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$14,355,221 $14,355,221
$1,704,029 $1,704,029 $41,120,239 $2,232,646 $2,232,646

$14,355,221 $14,355,221
$1,704,029 $1,704,029 $41,120,239 $2,232,646 $2,232,646

$14,355,221 $14,355,221 $1,704,029
$1,704,029 $41,120,239 $2,232,646
$2,232,646

$14,355,221 $14,355,221 $1,704,029 $1,704,029 $41,120,239 $2,232,646 $2,232,646

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Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$38,887,593 $38,887,593 $57,179,489

$38,887,593 $38,887,593 $57,179,489

$38,887,593 $38,887,593 $57,179,489

$38,887,593 $38,887,593 $57,179,489

251.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($54,037)

($54,037)

251.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$117,107

$117,107

251.3 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect projected expenditures and for 24 positions.

State General Funds

($650,661)

($650,661)

251.4 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($158,000)

($158,000)

251.5 Reduce funds for capital outlay repairs and maintenance by replacing state funds with agency funds.

State General Funds

($492,500)

($492,500)

251.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$170,060

($54,037) $117,107 ($650,661) ($158,000) ($492,500) $147,975

($54,037) $117,107 ($650,661) ($158,000) ($492,500) $170,222

251.100 -Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to manage, operate, market, and maintain the state's golf courses, parks, lodges, conference centers, and historic sites.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$13,117,130 $13,287,190 $13,265,105 $13,287,352

State General Funds

$13,117,130 $13,287,190 $13,265,105 $13,287,352

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,704,029

$1,704,029

$1,704,029

$1,704,029

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,704,029

$1,704,029

$1,704,029

$1,704,029

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$41,120,239 $41,120,239 $41,120,239 $41,120,239

Intergovernmental Transfers

$2,232,646

$2,232,646

$2,232,646

$2,232,646

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$2,232,646

$2,232,646

$2,232,646

$2,232,646

Sales and Services

$38,887,593 $38,887,593 $38,887,593 $38,887,593

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$38,887,593 $38,887,593 $38,887,593 $38,887,593

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$55,941,398 $56,111,458 $56,089,373 $56,111,620

Pollution Prevention Assistance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote sustainability and conserve Georgia's natural resources by providing non-regulatory assistance to businesses,

manufacturers, government agencies, and farmers in order to reduce solid waste, to reduce land and water pollution, to promote resource conservation and to

encourage by-product reuse and recycling.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$0 $0 $96,580

$0 $0 $96,580

$0 $0 $96,580

$0 $0 $96,580

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$96,580 $115,313 $115,313 $115,313 $211,893

$96,580 $115,313 $115,313 $115,313 $211,893

$96,580 $115,313 $115,313 $115,313 $211,893

$96,580 $115,313 $115,313 $115,313 $211,893

252.100 -Pollution Prevention Assistance

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote sustainability and conserve Georgia's natural resources by providing non-regulatory assistance to businesses,

manufacturers, government agencies, and farmers in order to reduce solid waste, to reduce land and water pollution, to promote resource conservation and to

encourage by-product reuse and recycling.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$96,580

$96,580

$96,580

$96,580

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$96,580

$96,580

$96,580

$96,580

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$115,313

$115,313

$115,313

$115,313

Reserved Fund Balances

$115,313

$115,313

$115,313

$115,313

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$115,313

$115,313

$115,313

$115,313

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$211,893

$211,893

$211,893

$211,893

Solid Waste Trust Fund

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the administration of the Scrap Tire Management Program; to enable emergency, preventative, and corrective

actions at solid waste disposal facilities; to assist local governments with the development of solid waste management plans; and to promote statewide recycling

and waste reduction programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$747,007 $747,007 $747,007

$747,007 $747,007 $747,007

$747,007 $747,007 $747,007

$747,007 $747,007 $747,007

253.1 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($59,760)

253.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

253.3 Increase funds for scrap tire cleanup at assessed priority sites.

State General Funds

($59,760) $8,875

($59,760) $7,723
$345,944

($59,760) $8,884
$345,944

253.100 -Solid Waste Trust Fund

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the administration of the Scrap Tire Management Program; to enable emergency, preventative, and corrective

actions at solid waste disposal facilities; to assist local governments with the development of solid waste management plans; and to promote statewide recycling

and waste reduction programs.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$687,247 $687,247 $687,247

$696,122 $696,122 $696,122

$1,040,914 $1,040,914 $1,040,914

$1,042,075 $1,042,075 $1,042,075

Wildlife Resources

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate hunting, fishing, and the operation of watercraft in Georgia; to provide hunter and boating education; to protect

non-game and endangered wildlife; to enforce statewide hunting, fishing, trapping, boating safety, and coastal commercial fishing regulations; to operate the

state's archery and shooting ranges; and to license hunters, anglers, and boaters.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Specialty License Plate Revenues
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$30,561,053 $30,561,053 $13,788,825 $13,788,825 $9,558,440
$1,005,495 $1,005,495
$2,930 $2,930 $10,167 $10,167 $27,625 $27,625 $8,512,223 $7,496,095 $1,016,128 $30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $53,938,318

$30,561,053 $30,561,053 $13,788,825 $13,788,825 $9,558,440
$1,005,495 $1,005,495
$2,930 $2,930 $10,167 $10,167 $27,625 $27,625 $8,512,223 $7,496,095 $1,016,128 $30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $53,938,318

$30,561,053 $30,561,053 $13,788,825 $13,788,825
$9,558,440 $1,005,495 $1,005,495
$2,930 $2,930 $10,167 $10,167 $27,625 $27,625 $8,512,223 $7,496,095 $1,016,128 $30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $53,938,318

$30,561,053 $30,561,053 $13,788,825 $13,788,825 $9,558,440 $1,005,495 $1,005,495
$2,930 $2,930 $10,167 $10,167 $27,625 $27,625 $8,512,223 $7,496,095 $1,016,128 $30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $53,938,318

254.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($68,783)

($68,783)

254.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$190,417

$190,417

254.3 Reduce funds to reflect projected expenditures and for 18 positions.

State General Funds

($736,992)

($736,992)

254.4 Reduce funds by replacing state funds with other funds ($379,000) and federal funds ($103,653) for personnel.

State General Funds

($482,653)

($482,653)

($68,783) $190,417 ($736,992) ($482,653)

($68,783) $190,417 ($736,992) ($482,653)

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254.5 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($142,929)

($142,929)

($142,929)

($142,929)

254.6 Reduce funds for leased Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs).

State General Funds

($210,396)

($210,396)

($210,396)

($210,396)

254.7 Reduce funds by replacing state funds with other funds for capital outlay projects.

State General Funds

($206,000)

($206,000)

($206,000)

($206,000)

254.8 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$755,055

$656,998

$755,773

254.9 Reduce funds for one warm water fish hatchery. (CC:Reduce funds)

State General Funds

($207,561)

$0

($100,000)

254.10 Reduce funds for operations at nine Public Fishing Areas by reducing days open from seven to five beginning August 2011.

State General Funds

($91,960)

($91,960)

($91,960)

254.98 Transfer functions, partial state funds, five positions and one motor vehicle from the Land Conservation program.

State General Funds

$226,530

$226,530

$226,530

$226,530

254.99

CC: The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate hunting, fishing, and the operation of watercraft; provide hunter and boating education; license hunters, anglers, and boaters; enforce statewide hunting, fishing, trapping, boating safety, and coastal commercial fishing regulations; oversee the acquisition of land and the management of land leases for recreational and conservation purposes; ensure land upon which the state holds an easement remains in the required condition; protect non-game and endangered wildlife; and operate the state's archery and shooting ranges. Senate: The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate hunting, fishing, and the operation of watercraft; provide hunter and boating education; license hunters, anglers, and boaters; enforce statewide hunting, fishing, trapping, boating safety, and coastal commercial fishing regulations; oversee the acquisition of land and the management of land leases for recreational and conservation purposes; ensure land upon which the state holds an easement remains in the required condition; protect non-game and endangered wildlife; and operate the state's archery and shooting ranges. House: The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate hunting, fishing, and the operation of watercraft; provide hunter and boating education; license hunters, anglers, and boaters; enforce statewide hunting, fishing, trapping, boating safety, and coastal commercial fishing regulations; oversee the acquisition of land and the management of land leases for recreational and conservation purposes; ensure land upon which the state holds an easement remains in the required condition; protect non-game and endangered wildlife; and operate the state's archery and shooting ranges. Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate hunting, fishing, and the operation of watercraft; provide hunter and boating education; license hunters, anglers, and boaters; enforce statewide hunting, fishing, trapping, boating safety, and coastal commercial fishing regulations; oversee the acquisition of land and the management of land leases for recreational and conservation purposes; ensure land upon which the state holds an easement remains in the required condition; protect non-game and endangered wildlife; and operate the state's archery and shooting ranges.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

254.100 -Wildlife Resources

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate hunting, fishing, and the operation of watercraft; provide hunter and boating education; license hunters, anglers,

and boaters; enforce statewide hunting, fishing, trapping, boating safety, and coastal commercial fishing regulations; oversee the acquisition of land and the

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management of land leases for recreational and conservation purposes; ensure land upon which the state holds an easement remains in the required condition;

protect non-game and endangered wildlife; and operate the state's archery and shooting ranges.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$29,130,247 $29,585,781 $29,695,285 $29,694,060

State General Funds

$29,130,247 $29,585,781 $29,695,285 $29,694,060

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$13,788,825 $13,788,825 $13,788,825 $13,788,825

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$13,788,825 $13,788,825 $13,788,825 $13,788,825

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$9,558,440

$9,558,440

$9,558,440

$9,558,440

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$1,005,495

$1,005,495

$1,005,495

$1,005,495

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$1,005,495

$1,005,495

$1,005,495

$1,005,495

Intergovernmental Transfers

$2,930

$2,930

$2,930

$2,930

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$2,930

$2,930

$2,930

$2,930

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$10,167

$10,167

$10,167

$10,167

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$10,167

$10,167

$10,167

$10,167

Royalties and Rents

$27,625

$27,625

$27,625

$27,625

Royalties and Rents Not Itemized

$27,625

$27,625

$27,625

$27,625

Sales and Services

$8,512,223

$8,512,223

$8,512,223

$8,512,223

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$7,496,095

$7,496,095

$7,496,095

$7,496,095

Specialty License Plate Revenues

$1,016,128

$1,016,128

$1,016,128

$1,016,128

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$30,000

$30,000

$30,000

$30,000

State Funds Transfers

$30,000

$30,000

$30,000

$30,000

Agency to Agency Contracts

$30,000

$30,000

$30,000

$30,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$52,507,512 $52,963,046 $53,072,550 $53,071,325

Georgia State Games Commission

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to educate Georgians about the benefits of physical fitness and sports.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$0

State General Funds

$0

850.1 Increase funds for the Georgia State Games Commission. State General Funds

$25,000

850.100 -Georgia State Games Commission

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to educate Georgians about the benefits of physical fitness and sports.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

State General Funds

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$25,000 $25,000 $25,000

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 Office of Planning and Budget is authorized to use up to 50 percent of the excess receipts to supplant State funds and the balance may be amended into

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the budget of the Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites Division for the most critical needs of the Division. This provision shall not apply to revenues collected from a state park's parking pass implemented by the Department.

The above appropriations reflect receipts from Jekyll Island Convention Center and Golf Course - $579,346 for 18 of 20 years; last payment being made June 15, 2014 and North Georgia Mountain Authority - $1,653,300 for year 18 of 20 years; last payment being made June 15, 2014.

Section 34: Pardons and Paroles, State Board of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$50,847,673 $50,847,673
$806,050 $806,050 $51,653,723

$50,847,673 $50,847,673
$806,050 $806,050 $51,653,723

$50,847,673 $50,847,673
$806,050 $806,050 $51,653,723

$50,847,673 $50,847,673
$806,050 $806,050 $51,653,723

Section Total - Final

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$50,517,461 $51,866,004

State General Funds

$50,517,461 $51,866,004

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$806,050

$806,050

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$806,050

$806,050

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$51,323,511 $52,672,054

Board Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for the agency.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,209,418 $5,209,418 $5,209,418

$5,209,418 $5,209,418 $5,209,418

$51,773,083 $51,773,083
$806,050 $806,050 $52,579,133
$5,209,418 $5,209,418 $5,209,418

$51,867,417 $51,867,417
$806,050 $806,050 $52,673,467
$5,209,418 $5,209,418 $5,209,418

256.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$111

$111

256.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($234,106)

($234,106)

256.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$25,856

$25,856

256.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$108,058

256.5 Reduce funds for personnel and operations.

State General Funds

($122,706)

$111 ($234,106)
$25,856 $94,025 ($122,706)

$111 ($234,106)
$25,856 $108,161 ($122,706)

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256.6 Increase funds for the Clemency Online Navigation System (CONS). State General Funds

$100,000

$0

256.100 -Board Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for the agency.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,001,279

$4,986,631

State General Funds

$5,001,279

$4,986,631

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,001,279

$4,986,631

$5,072,598 $5,072,598 $5,072,598

$4,986,734 $4,986,734 $4,986,734

Clemency Decisions

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to collect data on offenders within the correctional system, make determinations regarding offender eligibility for parole,

investigate allegations of employee misconduct, manage the agency's public relations efforts, and administer the Re-Entry Partnership Housing Program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,848,401 $6,848,401 $6,848,401

$6,848,401 $6,848,401 $6,848,401

$6,848,401 $6,848,401 $6,848,401

$6,848,401 $6,848,401 $6,848,401

257.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$244

$244

$244

$244

257.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($48,710)

($48,710)

($48,710)

($48,710)

257.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$49,671

$49,671

$49,671

$49,671

257.4 Increase funds to annualize the transfer of funds and four positions from the Offender Management program of the Department of Corrections to gain efficiencies in the clemency release process.

State General Funds

$133,625

$133,625

$133,625

$133,625

257.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$224,347

$195,211

$224,560

257.100 -Clemency Decisions

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to collect data on offenders within the correctional system, make determinations regarding offender eligibility for parole,

investigate allegations of employee misconduct, manage the agency's public relations efforts, and administer the Re-Entry Partnership Housing Program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,983,231

$7,207,578

$7,178,442

$7,207,791

State General Funds

$6,983,231

$7,207,578

$7,178,442

$7,207,791

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,983,231

$7,207,578

$7,178,442

$7,207,791

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Parole Supervision

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to transition offenders from prison back into the community as law abiding citizens by providing drug testing, electronic

monitoring, parole supervision, and substance abuse treatment, and collecting supervision fees, victims' compensation, and restitution.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$38,344,225 $38,344,225
$806,050 $806,050 $39,150,275

$38,344,225 $38,344,225
$806,050 $806,050 $39,150,275

$38,344,225 $38,344,225
$806,050 $806,050 $39,150,275

$38,344,225 $38,344,225
$806,050 $806,050 $39,150,275

258.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$1,537

$1,537

$1,537

$1,537

258.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($208,261)

($208,261)

($208,261)

($208,261)

258.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$261,964

$261,964

$261,964

$261,964

258.4 Reduce funds by annualizing the co-location of the Gainesville parole office and recognize further savings by relocating parole offices in Rome, Augusta, Louisville, and Dublin to state-owned space shared with the Department of Corrections.

State General Funds

($270,634)

($270,634)

($270,634)

($270,634)

258.5 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($19,418)

($19,418)

($19,418)

($19,418)

258.6 Reduce funds for accreditation programs.

State General Funds

($12,005)

($12,005)

($12,005)

($12,005)

258.7 Reduce funds to reflect savings due to changes to the calculation of the pro rata share of funds paid to the Interstate Commission for Adult Offender Supervision.

State General Funds

($6,858)

($6,858)

($6,858)

($6,858)

258.8 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$1,140,804

$992,651

$1,141,889

258.100 -Parole Supervision

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to transition offenders from prison back into the community as law abiding citizens by providing drug testing, electronic

monitoring, parole supervision, and substance abuse treatment, and collecting supervision fees, victims' compensation, and restitution.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$38,090,550 $39,231,354 $39,083,201 $39,232,439

State General Funds

$38,090,550 $39,231,354 $39,083,201 $39,232,439

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$806,050

$806,050

$806,050

$806,050

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$806,050

$806,050

$806,050

$806,050

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$38,896,600 $40,037,404 $39,889,251 $40,038,489

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Victim Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide notification to victims of changes in offender status or placement through the Victim Information Program, to

conduct outreach and information gathering from victims during clemency proceedings, to host victim and visitor days, and act as a liaison to victims to the state

corrections system.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$445,629 $445,629 $445,629

$445,629 $445,629 $445,629

$445,629 $445,629 $445,629

$445,629 $445,629 $445,629

259.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$14

$14

259.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($5,964)

($5,964)

259.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$2,722

$2,722

259.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$12,316

259.5 Reduce funds for personnel and operations.

State General Funds

($14,276)

$14 ($5,964) $2,722 $10,717 ($14,276)

$14 ($5,964) $2,722 $12,328 ($14,276)

259.100 -Victim Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide notification to victims of changes in offender status or placement through the Victim Information Program, to

conduct outreach and information gathering from victims during clemency proceedings, to host victim and visitor days, and act as a liaison to victims to the state

corrections system.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$442,401

$440,441

$438,842

$440,453

State General Funds

$442,401

$440,441

$438,842

$440,453

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$442,401

$440,441

$438,842

$440,453

Section 35: Properties Commission, State
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$3,200,000 $3,200,000
$956,979 $956,979 $4,156,979

$3,200,000 $3,200,000
$956,979 $956,979 $4,156,979

$3,200,000 $3,200,000
$956,979 $956,979 $4,156,979

$3,200,000 $3,200,000
$956,979 $956,979 $4,156,979

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TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$842,012

$842,012

$842,012

$842,012

$842,012

$842,012

$842,012 $842,012 $842,012

$842,012 $842,012 $842,012

Properties Commission, State

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain long term plans for state buildings and land; to compile an accessible database of state owned and leased real

property with information about utilization, demand management, and space standards; and to negotiate better rates in the leasing market and property

acquisitions and dispositions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Rental Payments for GBA Facilities
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$200,000 $200,000 $956,979 $956,979 $956,979 $1,156,979

$200,000 $200,000 $956,979 $956,979 $956,979 $1,156,979

$200,000 $200,000 $956,979 $956,979 $956,979 $1,156,979

$200,000 $200,000 $956,979 $956,979 $956,979 $1,156,979

260.1 Reduce funds for contract Asset Management Consultant.

State General Funds

($200,000)

($200,000)

($200,000)

260.2 Reduce funds through continued efficiencies and by requiring a payment to the State Treasury from GBA prior year reserves.

Rental Payments for GBA Facilities

($114,967)

($114,967)

($114,967)

($200,000) ($114,967)

260.100 -Properties Commission, State

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain long term plans for state buildings and land; to compile an accessible database of state owned and leased real

property with information about utilization, demand management, and space standards; and to negotiate better rates in the leasing market and property

acquisitions and dispositions.

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$842,012

$842,012

$842,012

$842,012

State Funds Transfers

$842,012

$842,012

$842,012

$842,012

Rental Payments for GBA Facilities

$842,012

$842,012

$842,012

$842,012

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$842,012

$842,012

$842,012

$842,012

Payments to Georgia Building Authority

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide maintenance, repairs, and preparatory work on property owned by the Georgia Building Authority.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,000,000 $3,000,000 $3,000,000

$3,000,000 $3,000,000 $3,000,000

$3,000,000 $3,000,000 $3,000,000

$3,000,000 $3,000,000 $3,000,000

261.1 Reduce one-time funds for the Archives building demolition added in HB948 (2010 Session).

State General Funds

($3,000,000) ($3,000,000)

($3,000,000)

($3,000,000)

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261.2 Reduce funds for operations through continued efficiencies and by requiring a payment to the State Treasury from GBA prior year reserves (Other Funds: $3,141,908). (G:YES)(S:YES)(CC:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

261.3 Increase funds to the State Treasury by $627,015 from $2,629,856 to $3,256,871. (G:YES)(S:YES)(CC:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

Section 36: Public Defender Standards Council, Georgia
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Interest and Investment Income
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$38,438,945 $38,438,945
$800,000 $800,000 $39,238,945

$38,438,945 $38,438,945
$800,000 $800,000 $39,238,945

$38,438,945 $38,438,945
$800,000 $800,000 $39,238,945

$38,438,945 $38,438,945
$800,000 $800,000 $39,238,945

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Interest and Investment Income
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$37,554,053 $37,567,940

$37,554,053 $37,567,940

$800,000

$800,000

$800,000

$800,000

$38,354,053 $38,367,940

$38,540,622 $38,540,622
$340,000 $340,000 $38,880,622

$38,679,115 $38,679,115
$340,000 $340,000 $39,019,115

Office of the Conflict Defender

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assure that adequate and effective legal representation is provided to indigent persons where a conflict of interest exists

with the local public defender office or the Office of the Georgia Capital Defender.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

262.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. (H and S:Maintain current program structure)

State General Funds

$17,171

$0

$0

$0

262.2 Transfer funds from the Public Defender Standards Council ($908,107), Public Defenders ($4,374,121), and Public Defenders Special Project ($1,110,168) programs to create the Office of the Conflict Defender program. (H:NO)(S:NO)

State General Funds

$6,392,396

$0

$0

$0

262.100 -Office of the Conflict Defender

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assure that adequate and effective legal representation is provided to indigent persons where a conflict of interest exists

with the local public defender office or the Office of the Georgia Capital Defender.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,409,567 $6,409,567 $6,409,567

Public Defender Standards Council

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the Office of the Georgia Capital Defender, Office of the Mental Health Advocate, and Central Office.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Interest and Investment Income Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,799,861 $5,799,861
$800,000 $800,000 $800,000 $6,599,861

$5,799,861 $5,799,861
$800,000 $800,000 $800,000 $6,599,861

$5,799,861 $5,799,861
$800,000 $800,000 $800,000 $6,599,861

$5,799,861 $5,799,861
$800,000 $800,000 $800,000 $6,599,861

263.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$18,148

$18,148

$18,148

$18,148

263.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($2,557)

($2,557)

($2,557)

($2,557)

263.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. (H and S:Maintain current program structure and provide retirement funding for conflict program staff)

State General Funds

$32,494

$49,665

$49,665

$49,665

263.4 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($20,119)

($20,119)

($20,119)

($20,119)

263.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$176,682

$153,737

$176,850

263.6 Reduce funds to reflect savings based on the State Bar building rental rates.

State General Funds

($97,752)

($97,752)

($97,752)

263.7 Reduce funds to reflect a decrease in agency revenue.

Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized

($460,000)

($460,000)

263.98 Transfer funds to create the Office of the Conflict Defender program. (H and S:Maintain current program structure)

State General Funds

($908,107)

$0

$0

$0

263.100 -Public Defender Standards Council

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the Office of the Georgia Capital Defender, Office of the Mental Health Advocate, and Central Office.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,919,720

$5,923,928

$5,900,983

$5,924,096

State General Funds

$4,919,720

$5,923,928

$5,900,983

$5,924,096

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$800,000

$800,000

$340,000

$340,000

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Interest and Investment Income Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$800,000 $800,000 $5,719,720

$800,000 $800,000 $6,723,928

$340,000 $340,000 $6,240,983

$340,000 $340,000 $6,264,096

Public Defenders

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assure that adequate and effective legal representation is provided, independently of political considerations or private

interests, to indigent persons who are entitled to representation under this chapter; provided that staffing for circuits are based on O.C.G.A. 17-12.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$32,639,084 $32,639,084 $32,639,084

$32,639,084 $32,639,084 $32,639,084

$32,639,084 $32,639,084 $32,639,084

$32,639,084 $32,639,084 $32,639,084

264.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$193,810

$193,810

$193,810

$193,810

264.2 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect projected expenditures.

State General Funds

($906,406)

($906,406)

($906,406)

($906,406)

264.3 Reduce funds for non-capital conflict cases.

State General Funds

($163,136)

$0

$0

$0

264.4 Reduce funds to the opt-out circuits to match agency-wide reductions.

State General Funds

($54,297)

($54,297)

($54,297)

($54,297)

264.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$881,989

$767,448

$882,828

264.6 Eliminate one-time Special Project funding intended for outstanding FY2005 to FY2010 legal bills.

State General Funds

($1,110,168)

$0

$0

264.97 Transfer funds from the Public Defenders Special Project to create the Office of the Conflict Defender program. (H and S:Maintain current program structure)

State General Funds

($1,110,168)

$0

$0

$0

264.98 Transfer funds to create the Office of the Conflict Defender program. (H and S:Maintain current program structure)

State General Funds

($4,374,121)

$0

$0

$0

264.100 -Public Defenders

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assure that adequate and effective legal representation is provided, independently of political considerations or private

interests, to indigent persons who are entitled to representation under this chapter; provided that staffing for circuits are based on O.C.G.A. 17-12.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$26,224,766 $31,644,012 $32,639,639 $32,755,019

State General Funds

$26,224,766 $31,644,012 $32,639,639 $32,755,019

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$26,224,766 $31,644,012 $32,639,639 $32,755,019

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Section 37: Public Health, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Immunization CFDA93.712 ARRA-Promote Health Info Tech CFDA93.719 ARRA-Special Education - Preschool Grants Federal Funds Not Itemized Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Federal Funds Transfers Federal Funds Indirect
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Promote Health Info Tech CFDA93.719 Federal Funds Not Itemized Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Sales and Services

Section Total - Continuation

$187,808,166 $174,191,504
$11,655,814 $1,960,848 $463,895,252 $2,494,714
$200,000 $10,050,396 $419,339,612 $21,823,532 $1,105,659 $2,824,663 $6,056,676 $1,167,663
$524,276 $643,387 $9,242,058
$17,600 $70,689 $9,153,769 $662,113,139

$187,808,166 $174,191,504
$11,655,814 $1,960,848
$463,895,252 $2,494,714 $200,000 $10,050,396
$419,339,612 $21,823,532 $1,105,659 $2,824,663 $6,056,676 $1,167,663
$524,276 $643,387 $9,242,058
$17,600 $70,689 $9,153,769 $662,113,139

$187,808,166 $174,191,504
$11,655,814 $1,960,848 $463,895,252 $2,494,714
$200,000 $10,050,396 $419,339,612 $21,823,532 $1,105,659 $2,824,663 $6,056,676
$1,167,663 $524,276 $643,387
$9,242,058 $17,600 $70,689
$9,153,769 $662,113,139

$187,808,166 $174,191,504 $11,655,814
$1,960,848 $463,895,252
$2,494,714 $200,000
$10,050,396 $419,339,612 $21,823,532
$1,105,659 $2,824,663 $6,056,676 $1,167,663
$524,276 $643,387 $9,242,058
$17,600 $70,689 $9,153,769 $662,113,139

Section Total - Final

$172,952,709 $185,394,035

$159,137,676 $171,579,002

$11,881,325 $11,881,325

$1,933,708

$1,933,708

$459,023,826 $459,023,826

$419,339,612 $21,823,532 $1,105,659 $2,824,663 $13,930,360

$419,339,612 $21,823,532 $1,105,659 $2,824,663 $13,930,360

$1,167,663 $524,276 $643,387

$1,167,663 $524,276 $643,387

$186,288,648 $172,473,615 $11,881,325
$1,933,708 $464,323,826
$2,500,000 $419,339,612 $21,823,532
$1,105,659 $2,824,663
$16,730,360 $1,167,663
$524,276 $643,387

$205,573,503 $191,626,675 $12,013,120
$1,933,708 $471,219,939
$2,500,000 $424,341,332 $21,823,532
$2,912,917 $2,911,798
$16,730,360 $1,167,663
$524,276 $643,387

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TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Federal Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$88,289 $17,600 $70,689 $633,232,487

$88,289 $17,600 $70,689 $645,673,813

$88,289 $17,600 $70,689 $651,868,426

$88,289 $17,600 $70,689 $678,049,394

Adolescent and Adult Health Promotion

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide education and services to promote the health and well being of Georgians. Activities include preventing teenage

pregnancies, tobacco use prevention, cancer screening and prevention, and family planning services.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$9,591,492

$9,591,492

State General Funds

$4,526,315

$4,526,315

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$5,065,177

$5,065,177

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$25,479,286 $25,479,286

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$19,193,412 $19,193,412

Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994

$187,504

$187,504

Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991

$41,694

$41,694

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$6,056,676

$6,056,676

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$6,056,676

$6,056,676

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$400,139

$400,139

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$400,139

$400,139

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$400,139

$400,139

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$9,153,769

$9,153,769

Federal Funds Indirect

$9,153,769

$9,153,769

FFID Temporary Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558

$9,153,769

$9,153,769

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$44,624,686 $44,624,686

80.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$9,591,492 $4,526,315 $5,065,177 $25,479,286 $19,193,412
$187,504 $41,694
$6,056,676 $6,056,676
$400,139 $400,139 $400,139 $9,153,769 $9,153,769 $9,153,769 $44,624,686

$9,591,492 $4,526,315 $5,065,177 $25,479,286 $19,193,412
$187,504 $41,694
$6,056,676 $6,056,676
$400,139 $400,139 $400,139 $9,153,769 $9,153,769 $9,153,769 $44,624,686

State General Funds

$8,564

$8,564

$8,564

$8,564

80.2 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($118,697)

($118,697)

($118,697)

($118,697)

80.3 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($358,461)

($358,461)

($358,461)

($358,461)

80.4 Reduce funds for programmatic grant-in-aid to County Boards of Health.

State General Funds

($35,732)

($35,732)

($35,732)

($35,732)

80.5 Reduce funds for contracts.

State General Funds

($150,000)

($150,000)

($150,000)

($150,000)

80.6 Replace funds.

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State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($87,262) $87,262
$0

($87,262) $87,262
$0

($87,262) $87,262
$0

($87,262) $87,262
$0

80.7 Reduce funds based on prior year expenditures.

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

($1,280,085) ($1,280,085) ($1,280,085) ($1,280,085)

80.8 Reclassify other funds as federal funds in accordance with State Accounting Office Financial Management Policies and Procedures.

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558 FFID Temporary Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,153,769
($9,153,769) $0

$9,153,769
($9,153,769) $0

($4,776,591) $13,930,360 ($9,153,769)
$0

($4,776,591) $13,930,360 ($9,153,769)
$0

80.9 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$38,154

$33,199

$38,190

80.100 -Adolescent and Adult Health Promotion

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide education and services to promote the health and well being of Georgians. Activities include preventing teenage

pregnancies, tobacco use prevention, cancer screening and prevention, and family planning services.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$8,937,166

$8,975,320

$8,970,365

$8,975,356

State General Funds

$3,784,727

$3,822,881

$3,817,926

$3,822,917

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$5,152,439

$5,152,439

$5,152,439

$5,152,439

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$33,352,970 $33,352,970 $33,352,970 $33,352,970

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$19,193,412 $19,193,412 $19,193,412 $19,193,412

Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994

$187,504

$187,504

$187,504

$187,504

Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991

$41,694

$41,694

$41,694

$41,694

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$13,930,360 $13,930,360

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$13,930,360 $13,930,360

FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558

$13,930,360 $13,930,360

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$400,139

$400,139

$400,139

$400,139

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$400,139

$400,139

$400,139

$400,139

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$400,139

$400,139

$400,139

$400,139

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$42,690,275 $42,728,429 $42,723,474 $42,728,465

Adult Essential Health Treatment Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide treatment and services to low income Georgians with cancer, Georgians at risk of stroke or heart attacks, and

refugees.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$7,809,846 $1,334,846 $6,475,000 $1,742,564

$7,809,846 $1,334,846 $6,475,000 $1,742,564

$7,809,846 $1,334,846 $6,475,000 $1,742,564

$7,809,846 $1,334,846 $6,475,000 $1,742,564

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Federal Funds Not Itemized Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$967,454 $775,110 $9,552,410

$967,454 $775,110 $9,552,410

$967,454 $775,110 $9,552,410

$967,454 $775,110 $9,552,410

81.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$4,579

$4,579

$4,579

$4,579

81.2 Reduce funds for contracts by moving high cost Hemophilia clients into the federal Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan (PECIP). (S and CC:Reflect $80,263 of the reduction in the Infant and Child Essential Health Treatment Services program)

State General Funds

($680,263)

($680,263)

($600,000)

($600,000)

81.3 Replace funds.

State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($138,249) $138,249
$0

($138,249) $138,249
$0

($138,249) $138,249
$0

($138,249) $138,249
$0

81.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$25,407

$15,112

$17,384

81.98 Transfer funds to the Infectious Disease Control program for refugee health screenings and testing.

Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($967,454) ($967,454)

($967,454) ($967,454)

($967,454) ($967,454)

($967,454) ($967,454)

81.99

CC: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide treatment and services to low income Georgians with cancer, and Georgians at risk of stroke or heart attacks. Senate: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide treatment and services to low income Georgians with cancer, and Georgians at risk of stroke or heart attacks. House: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide treatment and services to low income Georgians with cancer, and Georgians at risk of stroke or heart attacks. Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide treatment and services to low income Georgians with cancer, and Georgians at risk of stroke or heart attacks.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

81.100 -Adult Essential Health Treatment Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide treatment and services to low income Georgians with cancer, and Georgians at risk of stroke or heart attacks.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,134,162

$7,159,569

$7,229,537

$7,231,809

State General Funds

$520,913

$546,320

$616,288

$618,560

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$6,613,249

$6,613,249

$6,613,249

$6,613,249

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$775,110

$775,110

$775,110

$775,110

Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991

$775,110

$775,110

$775,110

$775,110

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,909,272

$7,934,679

$8,004,647

$8,006,919

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Emergency Preparedness / Trauma System Improvement

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to prepare for natural disasters, bioterrorism, and other emergencies as well as improving the capacity of the state's trauma

system.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,082,935 $3,082,935 $34,520,391 $33,680,957
$839,434 $37,603,326

$3,082,935 $3,082,935 $34,520,391 $33,680,957
$839,434 $37,603,326

$3,082,935 $3,082,935 $34,520,391 $33,680,957
$839,434 $37,603,326

$3,082,935 $3,082,935 $34,520,391 $33,680,957
$839,434 $37,603,326

83.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$17,090

$17,090

$17,090

$17,090

83.2 Eliminate funds for trauma registry contracts and require trauma centers to report to the registry in order to be eligible for Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission grants.

State General Funds

($754,000)

($754,000)

($754,000)

($754,000)

83.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$53,523

$46,573

$53,574

83.100 -Emergency Preparedness / Trauma System Improvement

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to prepare for natural disasters, bioterrorism, and other emergencies as well as improving the capacity of the state's trauma

system.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,346,025

$2,399,548

$2,392,598

$2,399,599

State General Funds

$2,346,025

$2,399,548

$2,392,598

$2,399,599

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$34,520,391 $34,520,391 $34,520,391 $34,520,391

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$33,680,957 $33,680,957 $33,680,957 $33,680,957

Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991

$839,434

$839,434

$839,434

$839,434

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$36,866,416 $36,919,939 $36,912,989 $36,919,990

Epidemiology

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to monitor, investigate, and respond to disease, injury, and other events of public health concern.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Promote Health Info Tech CFDA93.719 Federal Funds Not Itemized Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,859,926 $3,744,289
$115,637 $5,141,516
$200,000 $4,744,766
$196,750 $25,156

$3,859,926 $3,744,289
$115,637 $5,141,516
$200,000 $4,744,766
$196,750 $25,156

$3,859,926 $3,744,289
$115,637 $5,141,516
$200,000 $4,744,766
$196,750 $25,156

$3,859,926 $3,744,289
$115,637 $5,141,516
$200,000 $4,744,766
$196,750 $25,156

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Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$25,156 $25,156 $17,600 $17,600 $17,600 $9,044,198

$25,156 $25,156 $17,600 $17,600 $17,600 $9,044,198

$25,156 $25,156 $17,600 $17,600 $17,600 $9,044,198

$25,156 $25,156 $17,600 $17,600 $17,600 $9,044,198

84.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$20,150

$20,150

$20,150

$20,150

84.2 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($158,884)

($158,884)

($158,884)

($158,884)

84.3 Reduce funds for programmatic grant-in-aid to County Boards of Health.

State General Funds

($141,215)

($141,215)

($141,215)

($141,215)

84.4 Reduce funds for Georgia Public Health Laboratory (GPHL) testing that is duplicative of private sector services.

State General Funds

($21,890)

($21,890)

($21,890)

($21,890)

84.5 Increase funds due to the expiration of the increased American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) available to the Georgia Poison Control Center. (H and S:Adds $50,000 to Governor's Recommendation)

State General Funds

$212,195

$262,195

$262,195

$262,195

84.6 Reduce funds due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

ARRA-Promote Health Info Tech CFDA93.719

($200,000)

($200,000)

($200,000)

($200,000)

84.7 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$44,747

$37,567

84.100 -Epidemiology

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to monitor, investigate, and respond to disease, injury, and other events of public health concern.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,770,282

$3,865,029

$3,857,849

State General Funds

$3,654,645

$3,749,392

$3,742,212

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$115,637

$115,637

$115,637

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$4,941,516

$4,941,516

$4,941,516

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$4,744,766

$4,744,766

$4,744,766

Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991

$196,750

$196,750

$196,750

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$25,156

$25,156

$25,156

Sales and Services

$25,156

$25,156

$25,156

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$25,156

$25,156

$25,156

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$17,600

$17,600

$17,600

State Funds Transfers

$17,600

$17,600

$17,600

Agency to Agency Contracts

$17,600

$17,600

$17,600

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,754,554

$8,849,301

$8,842,121

$43,215
$3,863,497 $3,747,860
$115,637 $4,941,516 $4,744,766
$196,750 $25,156 $25,156 $25,156 $17,600 $17,600 $17,600
$8,847,769

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Immunization

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide immunization, consultation, training, assessment, vaccines and technical assistance.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Immunization CFDA93.712 Federal Funds Not Itemized Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,673,093 $2,673,093 $10,131,854 $2,494,714 $7,049,716
$587,424 $12,804,947

$2,673,093 $2,673,093 $10,131,854 $2,494,714 $7,049,716
$587,424 $12,804,947

$2,673,093 $2,673,093 $10,131,854 $2,494,714 $7,049,716
$587,424 $12,804,947

$2,673,093 $2,673,093 $10,131,854 $2,494,714 $7,049,716
$587,424 $12,804,947

87.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$1,960

$1,960

$1,960

$1,960

87.2 Reduce funds due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

ARRA-Immunization CFDA93.712

($2,494,714) ($2,494,714) ($2,494,714) ($2,494,714)

87.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$9,477

$8,246

$9,486

87.4 Redirect $1,000,000 in Maternal and Child Health Block Grant funds to provide immunization, consultation, training, assessment, vaccines and technical assistance under the immunization program. (CC:YES)

Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994

$0

87.100 -Immunization

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide immunization, consultation, training, assessment, vaccines and technical assistance.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,675,053

$2,684,530

$2,683,299

State General Funds

$2,675,053

$2,684,530

$2,683,299

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$7,637,140

$7,637,140

$7,637,140

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$7,049,716

$7,049,716

$7,049,716

Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991

$587,424

$587,424

$587,424

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,312,193 $10,321,670 $10,320,439

$2,684,539 $2,684,539 $7,637,140 $7,049,716
$587,424 $10,321,679

Infant and Child Essential Health Treatment Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to avoid unnecessary health problems in later life by providing comprehensive health services to infants and children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Special Education - Preschool Grants Federal Funds Not Itemized Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994 Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991

$26,058,688 $26,058,688 $36,633,604 $10,050,396 $17,903,475
$8,518,482 $161,251

$26,058,688 $26,058,688 $36,633,604 $10,050,396 $17,903,475
$8,518,482 $161,251

$26,058,688 $26,058,688 $36,633,604 $10,050,396 $17,903,475 $8,518,482
$161,251

$26,058,688 $26,058,688 $36,633,604 $10,050,396 $17,903,475 $8,518,482
$161,251

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$75,000 $75,000 $75,000 $62,767,292

$75,000 $75,000 $75,000 $62,767,292

$75,000 $75,000 $75,000 $62,767,292

$75,000 $75,000 $75,000 $62,767,292

89.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$15,476

$15,476

$15,476

$15,476

89.2 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($205,162)

($205,162)

($205,162)

($205,162)

89.3 Reduce funds for programmatic grant-in-aid to County Boards of Health. (S and CC:Restore funds for infant and child oral health services)

State General Funds

($450,000)

($450,000)

($167,798)

($167,798)

89.4 Reduce funds due to the discontinuation of the Babies Born Healthy program.

State General Funds

($2,915,006) ($2,915,006) ($2,915,006) ($2,915,006)

89.5 Reduce funds due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

ARRA-Special Education - Preschool Grants

($10,050,396) ($10,050,396) ($10,050,396) ($10,050,396)

89.6 Amend Regional Tertiary Care Center contracts to include the provision of a minimum level of prenatal care services. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

89.7 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$58,179

$50,623

$58,234

89.8 Reduce funds for contracts by moving high cost Hemophilia clients into the federal Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan (PECIP). (H:Restore $250,000 to the Governor's recommended reduction)(S and CC:Restore $250,000 to the Governor's recommended reduction and transfer an $80,263 reduction from the Adult Essential Treatment Services program)

State General Funds

($403,124)

($483,387)

($483,387)

89.100 -Infant and Child Essential Health Treatment Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to avoid unnecessary health problems in later life by providing comprehensive health services to infants and children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$22,503,996 $22,159,051 $22,353,434 $22,361,045

State General Funds

$22,503,996 $22,159,051 $22,353,434 $22,361,045

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$26,583,208 $26,583,208 $26,583,208 $26,583,208

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$17,903,475 $17,903,475 $17,903,475 $17,903,475

Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994

$8,518,482

$8,518,482

$8,518,482

$8,518,482

Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991

$161,251

$161,251

$161,251

$161,251

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$75,000

$75,000

$75,000

$75,000

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$75,000

$75,000

$75,000

$75,000

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$75,000

$75,000

$75,000

$75,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$49,162,204 $48,817,259 $49,011,642 $49,019,253

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Infant and Child Health Promotion

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide education and services to promote health and nutrition for infants and children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers FF National School Lunch Program CFDA10.555
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,370,121 $11,370,121 $288,569,257 $276,017,302 $12,432,847
$119,108 $49,137 $49,137 $49,137 $70,689 $70,689 $70,689
$300,059,204

$11,370,121 $11,370,121 $288,569,257 $276,017,302 $12,432,847
$119,108 $49,137 $49,137 $49,137 $70,689 $70,689 $70,689
$300,059,204

$11,370,121 $11,370,121 $288,569,257 $276,017,302 $12,432,847
$119,108 $49,137 $49,137 $49,137 $70,689 $70,689 $70,689
$300,059,204

$11,370,121 $11,370,121 $288,569,257 $276,017,302 $12,432,847
$119,108 $49,137 $49,137 $49,137 $70,689 $70,689 $70,689
$300,059,204

90.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$18,748

$18,748

$18,748

$18,748

90.2 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($835,629)

($835,629)

($835,629)

($835,629)

90.3 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($479,731)

($479,731)

($479,731)

($479,731)

90.4 Reduce funds for contracts. (H and S:Reduce funds for the Rally contract)

State General Funds

($20,000)

($20,000)

($20,000)

($20,000)

90.5 Reduce funds for contracts by moving high cost Hemophilia clients into the federal Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan (PECIP). (H and S:Reflect in Infant and Child Essential Health Treatment Services)

State General Funds

($653,124)

$0

$0

$0

90.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$70,706

$61,523

$70,773

90.7 Increase funds for the Children 1st program.

State General Funds FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,500,000

$0 $2,800,000 $2,800,000

$0 $2,800,000 $2,800,000

90.100 -Infant and Child Health Promotion

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide education and services to promote health and nutrition for infants and children.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers FF National School Lunch Program CFDA10.555
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,400,385 $9,400,385 $288,569,257 $276,017,302 $12,432,847
$119,108
$49,137 $49,137 $49,137 $70,689 $70,689 $70,689 $298,089,468

$11,624,215 $11,624,215 $288,569,257 $276,017,302 $12,432,847
$119,108
$49,137 $49,137 $49,137 $70,689 $70,689 $70,689 $300,313,298

$10,115,032 $10,115,032 $291,369,257 $276,017,302 $12,432,847
$119,108 $2,800,000
$49,137 $49,137 $49,137 $70,689 $70,689 $70,689 $301,604,115

$10,124,282 $10,124,282 $291,369,257 $276,017,302 $12,432,847
$119,108 $2,800,000
$49,137 $49,137 $49,137 $70,689 $70,689 $70,689 $301,613,365

Infectious Disease Control

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure quality prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases, tuberculosis, and other infectious

diseases.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$30,083,175 $30,083,175 $59,218,809 $58,734,320
$484,489 $89,301,984

$30,083,175 $30,083,175 $59,218,809 $58,734,320
$484,489 $89,301,984

$30,083,175 $30,083,175 $59,218,809 $58,734,320
$484,489 $89,301,984

$30,083,175 $30,083,175 $59,218,809 $58,734,320
$484,489 $89,301,984

91.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$57,129

$57,129

$57,129

$57,129

91.2 Reduce funds for Georgia Public Health Laboratory (GPHL) testing that is duplicative of private sector services.

State General Funds

($421,736)

($421,736)

($421,736)

($421,736)

91.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$238,928

$207,899

$239,156

91.4 Reduce funds to recognize program savings from moving low cost HIV/AIDS clients into the federal Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan (PECIP). (S and CC:Identify and move patients to the PECIP program if the cost is less to the state and utilize savings to decrease the AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) waiting list)

State General Funds

($600,000)

$0

($100,000)

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91.98 Transfer funds from the Adult Essential Health Treatment Services program for refugee health screenings and testing.

Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$967,454 $967,454

$967,454 $967,454

$967,454 $967,454

$967,454 $967,454

91.100 -Infectious Disease Control

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure quality prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases, tuberculosis, and other infectious

diseases.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$29,718,568 $29,357,496 $29,926,467 $29,857,724

State General Funds

$29,718,568 $29,357,496 $29,926,467 $29,857,724

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$60,186,263 $60,186,263 $60,186,263 $60,186,263

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$59,701,774 $59,701,774 $59,701,774 $59,701,774

Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994

$484,489

$484,489

$484,489

$484,489

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$89,904,831 $89,543,759 $90,112,730 $90,043,987

Inspections and Environmental Hazard Control

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to detect and prevent environmental hazards as well as providing inspection and enforcement of health regulations for food

service establishments, sewage management facilities, swimming pools.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994 Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,699,910 $3,699,910
$970,740 $547,530 $200,210 $223,000 $618,231 $618,231 $618,231 $5,288,881

$3,699,910 $3,699,910
$970,740 $547,530 $200,210 $223,000 $618,231 $618,231 $618,231 $5,288,881

$3,699,910 $3,699,910
$970,740 $547,530 $200,210 $223,000 $618,231 $618,231 $618,231 $5,288,881

$3,699,910 $3,699,910
$970,740 $547,530 $200,210 $223,000 $618,231 $618,231 $618,231 $5,288,881

92.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$14,879

$14,879

$14,879

92.2 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($37,442)

($37,442)

($37,442)

92.3 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($213,402)

($213,402)

($213,402)

92.4 Reduce funds for Georgia Public Health Laboratory (GPHL) testing that is duplicative of private sector services.

State General Funds

($55,686)

($55,686)

($55,686)

$14,879 ($37,442) ($213,402) ($55,686)

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92.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan. State General Funds

$73,279

$63,762

$73,349

92.100 -Inspections and Environmental Hazard Control

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to detect and prevent environmental hazards as well as providing inspection and enforcement of health regulations for food

service establishments, sewage management facilities, swimming pools.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,408,259

$3,481,538

$3,472,021

$3,481,608

State General Funds

$3,408,259

$3,481,538

$3,472,021

$3,481,608

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$970,740

$970,740

$970,740

$970,740

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$547,530

$547,530

$547,530

$547,530

Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994

$200,210

$200,210

$200,210

$200,210

Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991

$223,000

$223,000

$223,000

$223,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$618,231

$618,231

$618,231

$618,231

Sales and Services

$618,231

$618,231

$618,231

$618,231

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$618,231

$618,231

$618,231

$618,231

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,997,230

$5,070,509

$5,060,992

$5,070,579

Public Health Formula Grants to Counties

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide general grant-in-aid to county boards of health delivering local public health services.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$61,686,565 $61,686,565
$986,551 $986,551 $62,673,116

$61,686,565 $61,686,565
$986,551 $986,551 $62,673,116

$61,686,565 $61,686,565
$986,551 $986,551 $62,673,116

$61,686,565 $61,686,565
$986,551 $986,551 $62,673,116

96.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$1,708,921

$1,708,921

96.2 Reduce funds for general grant-in-aid to County Boards of Health. (H:NO)(S:NO)

State General Funds

($2,484,328)

$0

96.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$8,247,448

$1,708,921 $0
$7,176,373

96.100 -Public Health Formula Grants to Counties

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide general grant-in-aid to county boards of health delivering local public health services.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$60,911,158 $71,642,934 $70,571,859

State General Funds

$60,911,158 $71,642,934 $70,571,859

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$986,551

$986,551

$986,551

$1,708,921 $0
$8,255,292
$71,650,778 $71,650,778
$986,551

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Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$986,551 $61,897,709

$986,551 $72,629,485

$986,551 $71,558,410

$986,551 $72,637,329

Vital Records

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to register, enter, archive and provide to the public in a timely manner, vital records and associated documents.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,690,567 $3,690,567
$500,680 $500,680 $4,191,247

$3,690,567 $3,690,567
$500,680 $500,680 $4,191,247

$3,690,567 $3,690,567
$500,680 $500,680 $4,191,247

$3,690,567 $3,690,567
$500,680 $500,680 $4,191,247

98.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$19,576

$19,576

98.2 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($153,092)

($334,703)

98.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$78,761

$19,576 ($153,092)
$68,532

$19,576 ($250,000)
$78,836

98.100 -Vital Records

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to register, enter, archive and provide to the public in a timely manner, vital records and associated documents.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,557,051

$3,454,201

$3,625,583

$3,538,979

State General Funds

$3,557,051

$3,454,201

$3,625,583

$3,538,979

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$500,680

$500,680

$500,680

$500,680

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$500,680

$500,680

$500,680

$500,680

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,057,731

$3,954,881

$4,126,263

$4,039,659

Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide disbursements from the Trust Fund to offset the costs of care and rehabilitative services to citizens of the state

who have survived brain or spinal cord injuries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,960,848 $0
$1,960,848 $1,960,848

$1,960,848 $0
$1,960,848 $1,960,848

$1,960,848 $0
$1,960,848 $1,960,848

$1,960,848 $0
$1,960,848 $1,960,848

99.1 Reduce funds to reflect FY2010 collections. Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund

($27,140)

($27,140)

($27,140)

($27,140)

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99.100 -Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide disbursements from the Trust Fund to offset the costs of care and rehabilitative services to citizens of the state

who have survived brain or spinal cord injuries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,933,708

$1,933,708

$1,933,708

$1,933,708

Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund

$1,933,708

$1,933,708

$1,933,708

$1,933,708

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,933,708

$1,933,708

$1,933,708

$1,933,708

Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to stabilize and strengthen the state's trauma system, and act as the accountability mechanism for distribution of funds

appropriated for trauma system improvement.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$22,241,000 $22,241,000 $22,241,000

$22,241,000 $22,241,000 $22,241,000

$22,241,000 $22,241,000 $22,241,000

$22,241,000 $22,241,000 $22,241,000

101.1 Reduce funds for operations and allocations to the Office of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Trauma.

State General Funds

($216,956)

($216,956)

($216,956)

101.2 Reduce funds to reflect revised revenue projections.

State General Funds

($5,367,148) ($5,367,148) ($5,367,148)

101.3 Require trauma centers to report to the state trauma registry in order to be eligible for grants. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

101.4 Increase funds for a trauma communications network.

State General Funds ARRA-Promote Health Info Tech CFDA93.719 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,500,000 $2,500,000 $5,000,000

($216,956)
($5,367,148)
$0
$1,000,000 $2,500,000 $3,500,000

101.100 -Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to stabilize and strengthen the state's trauma system, and act as the accountability mechanism for distribution of funds

appropriated for trauma system improvement.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$16,656,896 $16,656,896 $19,156,896 $17,656,896

State General Funds

$16,656,896 $16,656,896 $19,156,896 $17,656,896

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

ARRA-Promote Health Info Tech CFDA93.719

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$16,656,896 $16,656,896 $21,656,896 $20,156,896

Departmental Administration
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

Continuation Budget
$0 $0

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800.97 Transfer funds from the Department of Community Health Departmental Administration and Program Support program.

State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$19,151,824 $131,795
$5,001,720 $1,807,258
$87,135 $26,179,732

800.98 Transfer funds from the Department of Community Health Health Care Access and Improvement program for the Health Share Volunteer Unit.

State General Funds

$530,064

800.99 CC: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all departmental programs.

State General Funds

$0

800.100 -Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all departmental programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

State General Funds

Tobacco Settlement Funds

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

Federal Funds Not Itemized

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$19,813,683 $19,681,888
$131,795 $6,896,113 $5,001,720 $1,807,258
$87,135 $26,709,796

Section 38: Public Safety, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Intergovernmental Transfers Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Sales and Services Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

Section Total - Continuation

$101,043,195 $101,043,195
$46,238,934 $8,872,757 $37,366,177 $16,687,140
$4,871 $6,822,499
$150,000 $9,057,370
$652,400 $1,133,750

$101,043,195 $101,043,195
$46,238,934 $8,872,757 $37,366,177 $16,687,140
$4,871 $6,822,499
$150,000 $9,057,370
$652,400 $1,133,750

$101,043,195 $101,043,195 $46,238,934
$8,872,757 $37,366,177 $16,687,140
$4,871 $6,822,499
$150,000 $9,057,370
$652,400 $1,133,750

$101,043,195 $101,043,195 $46,238,934
$8,872,757 $37,366,177 $16,687,140
$4,871 $6,822,499
$150,000 $9,057,370
$652,400 $1,133,750

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State Funds Transfers TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,133,750

$1,133,750

$1,133,750

$1,133,750

$165,103,019 $165,103,019 $165,103,019 $165,103,019

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Intergovernmental Transfers Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Sales and Services Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$107,183,641 $111,381,312

$107,183,641 $111,381,312

$37,366,177 $37,366,177

$37,366,177 $37,366,177

$16,686,518 $16,686,518

$4,871

$4,871

$6,822,499

$6,822,499

$150,000

$150,000

$9,056,748

$9,056,748

$652,400

$652,400

$1,133,750

$1,133,750

$1,133,750

$1,133,750

$162,370,086 $166,567,757

$111,973,192 $111,973,192 $37,398,171 $37,398,171 $16,686,518
$4,871 $6,822,499
$150,000 $9,056,748
$652,400 $1,133,750 $1,133,750 $167,191,631

$112,065,614 $112,065,614 $37,398,171 $37,398,171 $16,686,518
$4,871 $6,822,499
$150,000 $9,056,748
$652,400 $1,133,750 $1,133,750 $167,284,053

Aviation

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide aerial support for search and rescue missions and search and apprehension missions in criminal pursuits within

the State of Georgia; to provide transport flights to conduct state business, for emergency medical organ transport, and to support local and federal agencies in

public safety efforts with aerial surveillance and observation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,504,819 $1,504,819
$200,000 $200,000 $1,704,819

$1,504,819 $1,504,819
$200,000 $200,000 $1,704,819

$1,504,819 $1,504,819
$200,000 $200,000 $1,704,819

$1,504,819 $1,504,819
$200,000 $200,000 $1,704,819

265.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($225)

($225)

($225)

265.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$10,128

$10,128

$10,128

265.3 Reduce funds for personnel due to attrition. (H and S:Consolidate reductions into the Field Offices and Services program)

State General Funds

($17,931)

$0

$0

265.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$48,463

$42,169

($225) $10,128
$0 $48,509

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265.100 -Aviation

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide aerial support for search and rescue missions and search and apprehension missions in criminal pursuits within

the State of Georgia; to provide transport flights to conduct state business, for emergency medical organ transport, and to support local and federal agencies in

public safety efforts with aerial surveillance and observation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,496,791

$1,563,185

$1,556,891

$1,563,231

State General Funds

$1,496,791

$1,563,185

$1,556,891

$1,563,231

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,696,791

$1,763,185

$1,756,891

$1,763,231

Capitol Police Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect life and property in the Capitol Square area, enforce traffic regulations around the Capitol, monitor entrances of

state buildings, screen packages and personal items of individuals entering state facilities, and provide general security for elected officials, government

employees, and visitors to the Capitol.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $6,822,499 $6,822,499 $6,822,499 $6,822,499

$0 $0 $6,822,499 $6,822,499 $6,822,499 $6,822,499

$0 $0 $6,822,499 $6,822,499 $6,822,499 $6,822,499

$0 $0 $6,822,499 $6,822,499 $6,822,499 $6,822,499

266.100 -Capitol Police Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect life and property in the Capitol Square area, enforce traffic regulations around the Capitol, monitor entrances of

state buildings, screen packages and personal items of individuals entering state facilities, and provide general security for elected officials, government

employees, and visitors to the Capitol.

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$6,822,499

$6,822,499

$6,822,499

$6,822,499

Intergovernmental Transfers

$6,822,499

$6,822,499

$6,822,499

$6,822,499

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$6,822,499

$6,822,499

$6,822,499

$6,822,499

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,822,499

$6,822,499

$6,822,499

$6,822,499

Departmental Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to work cooperatively with all levels of government to provide a safe environment for residents and visitors to our state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,917,583 $7,917,583
$141,571 $141,571
$10,697 $10,697 $10,697 $8,069,851

$7,917,583 $7,917,583
$141,571 $141,571
$10,697 $10,697 $10,697 $8,069,851

$7,917,583 $7,917,583
$141,571 $141,571
$10,697 $10,697 $10,697 $8,069,851

$7,917,583 $7,917,583
$141,571 $141,571
$10,697 $10,697 $10,697 $8,069,851

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267.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($1,494)

($1,494)

($1,494)

($1,494)

267.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($141,420)

$0

$0

$0

267.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$53,290

$53,290

$53,290

$53,290

267.4 Reduce funds for personnel due to attrition. (H and S:Consolidate reductions in the Field Offices and Services program)

State General Funds

($72,993)

$0

$0

$0

267.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$209,747

$182,508

$209,947

267.6 Reduce funds for personnel and operations.

State General Funds

($184,400)

($184,400)

($184,400)

267.7 Reduce funds and direct the agency to outsource payroll functions to the State Accounting Office's Shared Services initiative starting September 1, 2011. (CC:Complete a transition plan by January 1, 2012 to outsource payroll functions to the SAO's Shared Services initiative)

State General Funds

($18,179)

$0

267.100 -Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to work cooperatively with all levels of government to provide a safe environment for residents and visitors to our state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,754,966

$7,994,726

$7,949,308

$7,994,926

State General Funds

$7,754,966

$7,994,726

$7,949,308

$7,994,926

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$141,571

$141,571

$141,571

$141,571

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$141,571

$141,571

$141,571

$141,571

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$10,697

$10,697

$10,697

$10,697

Sales and Services

$10,697

$10,697

$10,697

$10,697

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$10,697

$10,697

$10,697

$10,697

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,907,234

$8,146,994

$8,101,576

$8,147,194

Executive Security Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide statutorily mandated security for the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, the Speaker of the House of

Representatives, and their families, and also to provide security for the Chief Justice of the Georgia Supreme Court, visiting dignitaries, and other important

individuals as determined by the Commissioner.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,478,815 $1,478,815 $1,478,815

$1,478,815 $1,478,815 $1,478,815

$1,478,815 $1,478,815 $1,478,815

$1,478,815 $1,478,815 $1,478,815

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268.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($275)

($275)

($275)

268.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($9,899)

$0

$0

268.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$9,953

$9,953

$9,953

268.4 Reduce funds for personnel due to attrition. (H and S:Consolidate reductions into the Field Offices and Services program)

State General Funds

($17,524)

$0

$0

268.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$52,492

$45,675

($275) $0
$9,953 $0
$52,542

268.100 -Executive Security Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide statutorily mandated security for the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, the Speaker of the House of

Representatives, and their families, and also to provide security for the Chief Justice of the Georgia Supreme Court, visiting dignitaries, and other important

individuals as determined by the Commissioner.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,461,070

$1,540,985

$1,534,168

$1,541,035

State General Funds

$1,461,070

$1,540,985

$1,534,168

$1,541,035

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,461,070

$1,540,985

$1,534,168

$1,541,035

Field Offices and Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide enforcement for traffic and criminal laws through the Department of Public Safety's Uniform Division, and

support a variety of specialized teams and offices, which include the Motorcycle Unit, Criminal Interdiction Unit, the Crisis Negotiations Team, the Special

Projects Adjutant Office, Headquarters Adjutant Office, Special Investigations Office, the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Unit, and the Training Unit.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$64,595,356 $64,595,356 $20,365,185 $8,872,757 $11,492,428 $1,252,400
$150,000 $150,000 $450,000 $450,000 $652,400 $652,400 $86,212,941

$64,595,356 $64,595,356 $20,365,185 $8,872,757 $11,492,428 $1,252,400
$150,000 $150,000 $450,000 $450,000 $652,400 $652,400 $86,212,941

$64,595,356 $64,595,356 $20,365,185 $8,872,757 $11,492,428
$1,252,400 $150,000 $150,000 $450,000 $450,000 $652,400 $652,400
$86,212,941

$64,595,356 $64,595,356 $20,365,185 $8,872,757 $11,492,428 $1,252,400
$150,000 $150,000 $450,000 $450,000 $652,400 $652,400 $86,212,941

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269.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($18,664)

($18,664)

($18,664)

($18,664)

269.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($1,161,324)

($32,212)

($32,212)

($32,212)

269.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$494,480

$494,480

$494,480

$494,480

269.4 Reduce funds for operations to reflect anticipated savings from annual trooper attrition.

State General Funds

($310,395)

($310,395)

($310,395)

($310,395)

269.5 Reduce funds for personnel due to attrition. (H and S:Consolidate reductions into the Field Offices and Services program)

State General Funds

($2,372,748) ($2,538,681) ($2,538,681) ($2,538,681)

269.6 Replace funds lost due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. (H and CC:Restore 97% of ARRA funding)

State General Funds ARRA-Budget Stabilization-General CFDA84.397 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,872,757 ($8,872,757)
$0

$8,606,574 ($8,872,757)
($266,183)

$8,872,757 ($8,872,757)
$0

$8,606,574 ($8,872,757)
($266,183)

269.7 Utilize savings in personnel from FY2012 attrition to fund 31 troopers. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

269.8 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds 269.9 Increase funds to provide fuel for state trooper vehicles to reflect increasing gas prices.

$2,178,907

$1,895,938

$2,180,980

State General Funds

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

269.10 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($300,857)

$0

$0

269.100 -Field Offices and Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide enforcement for traffic and criminal laws through the Department of Public Safety's Uniform Division, and

support a variety of specialized teams and offices, which include the Motorcycle Unit, Criminal Interdiction Unit, the Crisis Negotiations Team, the Special

Projects Adjutant Office, Headquarters Adjutant Office, Special Investigations Office, the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Unit, and the Training Unit.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$70,099,462 $73,274,508 $73,558,579 $73,577,438

State General Funds

$70,099,462 $73,274,508 $73,558,579 $73,577,438

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$11,492,428 $11,492,428 $11,492,428 $11,492,428

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$11,492,428 $11,492,428 $11,492,428 $11,492,428

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,252,400

$1,252,400

$1,252,400

$1,252,400

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

Sales and Services

$450,000

$450,000

$450,000

$450,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$450,000

$450,000

$450,000

$450,000

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Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$652,400 $652,400 $82,844,290

$652,400 $652,400 $86,019,336

$652,400 $652,400 $86,303,407

$652,400 $652,400 $86,322,266

Motor Carrier Compliance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide enforcement for size, weight, and safety standards as well as traffic and criminal laws through the Department of

Public Safety's Motor Carrier Compliance Division for commercial motor carriers, school buses, and large passenger vehicles as well as providing High

Occupancy Vehicle lane use restriction enforcement.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,610,937 $7,610,937 $6,699,743 $6,699,743 $6,510,227 $6,510,227 $6,510,227 $20,820,907

$7,610,937 $7,610,937 $6,699,743 $6,699,743 $6,510,227 $6,510,227 $6,510,227 $20,820,907

$7,610,937 $7,610,937 $6,699,743 $6,699,743 $6,510,227 $6,510,227 $6,510,227 $20,820,907

$7,610,937 $7,610,937 $6,699,743 $6,699,743 $6,510,227 $6,510,227 $6,510,227 $20,820,907

270.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($4,433)

($4,433)

($4,433)

($4,433)

270.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($51,722)

$0

$0

$0

270.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$51,226

$51,226

$51,226

$51,226

270.4 Increase funds to hire 57 civilian weigh masters to increase operating hours at weigh stations and to provide increased commercial vehicle compliance enforcement. (H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$1,928,937

$1,928,937

$1,928,937

$1,928,937

270.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$35,143

$30,579

$35,176

270.100 -Motor Carrier Compliance

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide enforcement for size, weight, and safety standards as well as traffic and criminal laws through the Department of

Public Safety's Motor Carrier Compliance Division for commercial motor carriers, school buses, and large passenger vehicles as well as providing High

Occupancy Vehicle lane use restriction enforcement.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$9,534,945

$9,621,810

$9,617,246

$9,621,843

State General Funds

$9,534,945

$9,621,810

$9,617,246

$9,621,843

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$6,699,743

$6,699,743

$6,699,743

$6,699,743

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$6,699,743

$6,699,743

$6,699,743

$6,699,743

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,510,227 $6,510,227 $6,510,227 $22,744,915

$6,510,227 $6,510,227 $6,510,227 $22,831,780

$6,510,227 $6,510,227 $6,510,227 $22,827,216

$6,510,227 $6,510,227 $6,510,227 $22,831,813

Specialized Collision Reconstruction Team

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate fatal vehicular crashes throughout the state, collect data, and provide evidence and testimony in the

prosecution of those at fault and to additionally provide specialized investigative services to Departmental personnel, state, federal, and local agencies for

complex crash and crime scene investigations upon request.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,014,478 $3,014,478 $3,014,478

$3,014,478 $3,014,478 $3,014,478

$3,014,478 $3,014,478 $3,014,478

$3,014,478 $3,014,478 $3,014,478

271.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($644)

($644)

($644)

271.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($11,785)

$0

$0

271.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$20,289

$20,289

$20,289

271.4 Reduce funds for personnel due to attrition. (H and S:Consolidate reductions into the Field Offices and Services program)

State General Funds

($42,879)

$0

$0

271.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$114,983

$100,051

($644) $0
$20,289 $0
$115,093

271.100 -Specialized Collision Reconstruction Team

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate fatal vehicular crashes throughout the state, collect data, and provide evidence and testimony in the

prosecution of those at fault and to additionally provide specialized investigative services to Departmental personnel, state, federal, and local agencies for

complex crash and crime scene investigations upon request.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,979,459

$3,149,106

$3,134,174

$3,149,216

State General Funds

$2,979,459

$3,149,106

$3,134,174

$3,149,216

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,979,459

$3,149,106

$3,134,174

$3,149,216

Troop J Specialty Units

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide and coordinate the Implied Consent Unit to oversee and maintain the breath-alcohol program for the State of

Georgia in coordination with the Forensics Science Division of the GBI.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,405,723 $1,405,723 $1,405,723

$1,405,723 $1,405,723 $1,405,723

$1,405,723 $1,405,723 $1,405,723

$1,405,723 $1,405,723 $1,405,723

272.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($435)

($435)

($435)

272.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($7,072)

$0

$0

272.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$9,461

$9,461

$9,461

272.4 Reduce funds for personnel due to attrition. (H and S:Consolidate reductions into the Field Offices and Services program)

State General Funds

($14,606)

$0

$0

272.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$44,942

$39,106

($435) $0
$9,461 $0
$44,985

272.100 -Troop J Specialty Units

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide and coordinate the Implied Consent Unit to oversee and maintain the breath-alcohol program for the State of

Georgia in coordination with the Forensics Science Division of the GBI.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,393,071

$1,459,691

$1,453,855

$1,459,734

State General Funds

$1,393,071

$1,459,691

$1,453,855

$1,459,734

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,393,071

$1,459,691

$1,453,855

$1,459,734

Firefighter Standards and Training Council, Georgia

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide professionally trained, competent and ethical firefighters with the proper equipment and facilities to ensure a fire

safe environment for Georgia citizens and establish professional standards for fire service training, including consulting, testing and certification of Georgia's

firefighters.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$662,856 $662,856
$622 $622 $622 $663,478

$662,856 $662,856
$622 $622 $622 $663,478

$662,856 $662,856
$622 $622 $622 $663,478

$662,856 $662,856
$622 $622 $622 $663,478

273.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$4,462

$4,462

$4,462

$4,462

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273.2 Reduce funds for one vacant administrative assistant position.

State General Funds

($27,325)

273.3 Reduce funds.

Sales and Services Not Itemized

($622)

273.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

273.5 Reduce funds for field staff by administering firefighter examinations online.

State General Funds

($27,325) ($622)
$22,577 ($38,491)

($27,325) ($622)
$19,645 ($38,491)

($27,325) ($622)
$22,598 ($38,491)

273.100 -Firefighter Standards and Training Council, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide professionally trained, competent and ethical firefighters with the proper equipment and facilities to ensure a fire

safe environment for Georgia citizens and establish professional standards for fire service training, including consulting, testing and certification of Georgia's

firefighters.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$639,993

$624,079

$621,147

$624,100

State General Funds

$639,993

$624,079

$621,147

$624,100

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$639,993

$624,079

$621,147

$624,100

Highway Safety, Office of

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to educate the public on highway safety issues and facilitate the implementation of programs to reduce crashes, injuries and

fatalities on Georgia roadways.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$433,010 $433,010 $17,086,129 $17,086,129
$66,434 $4,871 $4,871 $61,563 $61,563 $1,010,990 $1,010,990 $1,010,990 $18,596,563

$433,010 $433,010 $17,086,129 $17,086,129
$66,434 $4,871 $4,871 $61,563 $61,563 $1,010,990 $1,010,990 $1,010,990 $18,596,563

$433,010 $433,010 $17,086,129 $17,086,129
$66,434 $4,871 $4,871 $61,563 $61,563 $1,010,990 $1,010,990 $1,010,990 $18,596,563

$433,010 $433,010 $17,086,129 $17,086,129
$66,434 $4,871 $4,871 $61,563 $61,563 $1,010,990 $1,010,990 $1,010,990 $18,596,563

274.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums. State General Funds

($504)

($504)

($504)

($504)

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274.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($7,467)

($7,467)

274.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$2,914

$2,914

274.4 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($36,773)

($100,773)

274.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$17,228

($7,467) $2,914 ($36,773) $14,991

($7,467) $2,914 ($68,773) $17,244

274.100 -Highway Safety, Office of

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to educate the public on highway safety issues and facilitate the implementation of programs to reduce crashes, injuries and

fatalities on Georgia roadways.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$391,180

$344,408

$406,171

$376,424

State General Funds

$391,180

$344,408

$406,171

$376,424

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$17,086,129 $17,086,129 $17,086,129 $17,086,129

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$17,086,129 $17,086,129 $17,086,129 $17,086,129

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$66,434

$66,434

$66,434

$66,434

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$4,871

$4,871

$4,871

$4,871

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$4,871

$4,871

$4,871

$4,871

Sales and Services

$61,563

$61,563

$61,563

$61,563

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$61,563

$61,563

$61,563

$61,563

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$1,010,990

$1,010,990

$1,010,990

$1,010,990

State Funds Transfers

$1,010,990

$1,010,990

$1,010,990

$1,010,990

Agency to Agency Contracts

$1,010,990

$1,010,990

$1,010,990

$1,010,990

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$18,554,733 $18,507,961 $18,569,724 $18,539,977

Peace Officer Standards and Training Council, Georgia

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to set standards for the law enforcement community, ensure training at the highest level for all of Georgia's law enforcement

officers and public safety professionals, certify individuals when all requirements are met, to investigate officers and public safety professionals when an

allegation of unethical/illegal conduct is made and sanction these individuals' by disciplining officers and public safety professionals when necessary.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,966,203 $1,966,203
$50,247 $50,247 $50,247 $2,016,450

$1,966,203 $1,966,203
$50,247 $50,247 $50,247 $2,016,450

$1,966,203 $1,966,203
$50,247 $50,247 $50,247 $2,016,450

$1,966,203 $1,966,203
$50,247 $50,247 $50,247 $2,016,450

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275.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($7,798)

($7,798)

($7,798)

275.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($756)

($756)

($756)

275.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$13,234

$13,234

$13,234

275.4 Reduce funds for two vacant positions.

State General Funds

($107,333)

($107,333)

($53,667)

275.5 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($1,675)

($1,675)

($1,675)

275.6 Reduce funds for contracts with the Georgia Sheriffs' Association and the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police.

State General Funds

($58,934)

($58,934)

($30,000)

275.7 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$54,058

$47,037

($7,798) ($756)
$13,234 ($53,667)
($1,675) ($58,934) $54,109

275.100 -Peace Officer Standards and Training Council, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to set standards for the law enforcement community, ensure training at the highest level for all of Georgia's law enforcement

officers and public safety professionals, certify individuals when all requirements are met, to investigate officers and public safety professionals when an

allegation of unethical/illegal conduct is made and sanction these individuals' by disciplining officers and public safety professionals when necessary.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,802,941

$1,856,999

$1,932,578

$1,910,716

State General Funds

$1,802,941

$1,856,999

$1,932,578

$1,910,716

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$50,247

$50,247

$50,247

$50,247

Sales and Services

$50,247

$50,247

$50,247

$50,247

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$50,247

$50,247

$50,247

$50,247

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,853,188

$1,907,246

$1,982,825

$1,960,963

Public Safety Training Center, Georgia

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative, support, technical, and instructional services, and the appropriate facilities for the following

training programs: basic training for local law enforcement, the Georgia Police Academy, Regional Police Academies, resident training for state agencies, and

the Georgia Fire Academy.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$10,453,415 $10,453,415
$1,746,306 $1,746,306 $1,974,014 $1,974,014 $1,974,014
$122,760

$10,453,415 $10,453,415 $1,746,306
$1,746,306 $1,974,014 $1,974,014 $1,974,014
$122,760

$10,453,415 $10,453,415 $1,746,306
$1,746,306 $1,974,014 $1,974,014 $1,974,014
$122,760

$10,453,415 $10,453,415 $1,746,306 $1,746,306 $1,974,014 $1,974,014 $1,974,014
$122,760

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State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$122,760 $122,760 $14,296,495

$122,760 $122,760 $14,296,495

$122,760 $122,760 $14,296,495

$122,760 $122,760 $14,296,495

276.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($21,127)

($21,127)

($21,127)

276.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($82,421)

($82,421)

($82,421)

276.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$70,357

$70,357

$70,357

276.4 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect savings from attrition and for three administrative assistant positions.

State General Funds

($277,153)

($277,153)

($277,153)

276.5 Reduce funds by replacing state funds with federal and other funds.

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($71,994)

($71,994)

($71,994) $31,994 ($40,000)

276.6 Reduce funds for replacement ammunition, repairs and maintenance.

State General Funds

($53,000)

($53,000)

($53,000)

276.7 Reduce funds by replacing state funds with tuition charged to students repeating classes due to course failure. (H:NO)(S:NO)

State General Funds

($32,523)

$0

$0

276.8 Reduce funds for a full-time librarian position and utilize temporary/volunteer employees for library staffing.

State General Funds

($60,931)

($60,931)

($60,931)

276.9 Reduce funds for personnel to reflect the consolidation of course programs.

State General Funds

($294,860)

($294,860)

$0

276.10 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$289,529

$251,929

($21,127) ($82,421) $70,357 ($277,153) ($71,994) $31,994 ($40,000) ($53,000)
$0 ($60,931)
$0 $289,805

276.100 -Public Safety Training Center, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative, support, technical, and instructional services, and the appropriate facilities for the following

training programs: basic training for local law enforcement, the Georgia Police Academy, Regional Police Academies, resident training for state agencies, and

the Georgia Fire Academy.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$9,629,763

$9,951,815 $10,209,075 $10,246,951

State General Funds

$9,629,763

$9,951,815 $10,209,075 $10,246,951

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,746,306

$1,746,306

$1,778,300

$1,778,300

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,746,306

$1,746,306

$1,778,300

$1,778,300

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,974,014 $1,974,014 $1,974,014
$122,760 $122,760 $122,760 $13,472,843

$1,974,014 $1,974,014 $1,974,014
$122,760 $122,760 $122,760 $13,794,895

$1,974,014 $1,974,014 $1,974,014
$122,760 $122,760 $122,760 $14,084,149

Section 39: Public Service Commission
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability, Research CFDA81.122 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$8,439,986 $8,439,986 $1,441,303
$241,475 $1,199,828
$70,160 $70,160 $9,951,449

$8,439,986 $8,439,986 $1,441,303
$241,475 $1,199,828
$70,160 $70,160 $9,951,449

$8,439,986 $8,439,986 $1,441,303
$241,475 $1,199,828
$70,160 $70,160 $9,951,449

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability, Research CFDA81.122 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$7,779,441

$7,974,102

$7,779,441

$7,974,102

$1,199,828

$1,199,828

$1,199,828 $70,160 $70,160
$9,049,429

$1,199,828 $70,160 $70,160
$9,244,090

$7,938,719 $7,938,719 $1,441,303
$241,475 $1,199,828
$70,160 $70,160 $9,450,182

Commission Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist the Commissioners and staff in achieving the agency's goals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,243,659 $1,243,659
$83,500 $83,500 $70,160 $70,160 $70,160 $1,397,319

$1,243,659 $1,243,659
$83,500 $83,500 $70,160 $70,160 $70,160 $1,397,319

$1,243,659 $1,243,659
$83,500 $83,500 $70,160 $70,160 $70,160 $1,397,319

$1,974,014 $1,974,014 $1,974,014
$122,760 $122,760 $122,760 $14,122,025
$8,439,986 $8,439,986 $1,441,303
$241,475 $1,199,828
$70,160 $70,160 $9,951,449
$7,974,361 $7,974,361 $1,441,303
$241,475 $1,199,828
$70,160 $70,160 $9,485,824
$1,243,659 $1,243,659
$83,500 $83,500 $70,160 $70,160 $70,160 $1,397,319

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277.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($601)

($601)

277.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$285

$285

277.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$9,945

$9,945

277.4 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($187,262)

($187,262)

277.5 Reduce funds by replacing state funds with existing federal funds for operations.

State General Funds

($28,926)

($28,926)

277.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$272,455

($601) $285 $9,945 ($187,262) ($28,926) $31,238

($601) $285 $9,945 ($187,262) ($28,926) $35,935

277.100 -Commission Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist the Commissioners and staff in achieving the agency's goals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,037,100

$1,309,555

$1,068,338

$1,073,035

State General Funds

$1,037,100

$1,309,555

$1,068,338

$1,073,035

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$83,500

$83,500

$83,500

$83,500

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$83,500

$83,500

$83,500

$83,500

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$70,160

$70,160

$70,160

$70,160

Sales and Services

$70,160

$70,160

$70,160

$70,160

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$70,160

$70,160

$70,160

$70,160

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,190,760

$1,463,215

$1,221,998

$1,226,695

Facility Protection

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce state and federal regulations pertaining to buried utility facility infrastructure and to promote safety through

training and inspections.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$863,089 $863,089 $1,087,828 $1,087,828 $1,950,917

$863,089 $863,089 $1,087,828 $1,087,828 $1,950,917

$863,089 $863,089 $1,087,828 $1,087,828 $1,950,917

$863,089 $863,089 $1,087,828 $1,087,828 $1,950,917

278.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($601)

278.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$285

($601) $285

($601) $285

($601) $285

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278.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$9,945

$9,945

278.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$9,945 $42,985

$9,945 $49,447

278.100 -Facility Protection

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce state and federal regulations pertaining to buried utility facility infrastructure and to promote safety through

training and inspections.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$872,718

$872,718

$915,703

$922,165

State General Funds

$872,718

$872,718

$915,703

$922,165

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,087,828

$1,087,828

$1,087,828

$1,087,828

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,087,828

$1,087,828

$1,087,828

$1,087,828

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,960,546

$1,960,546

$2,003,531

$2,009,993

Utilities Regulation

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to monitor the rates and service standards of electric, transportation, natural gas, and telecommunications companies,

approve supply plans for electric and natural gas companies, monitor utility system and telecommunications network planning, arbitrate complaints among

competitors, provide consumer protection and education, and certify competitive transportation, natural gas and telecommunications providers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability, Research CFDA81.122 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,333,238 $6,333,238
$269,975 $241,475
$28,500 $6,603,213

$6,333,238 $6,333,238
$269,975 $241,475
$28,500 $6,603,213

$6,333,238 $6,333,238
$269,975 $241,475
$28,500 $6,603,213

$6,333,238 $6,333,238
$269,975 $241,475
$28,500 $6,603,213

279.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($2,803)

($2,803)

279.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$1,333

$1,333

279.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$46,409

$46,409

279.4 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($381,898)

($381,898)

279.5 Reduce funds for subject matter experts and for membership to the National Regulatory Research Institute.

State General Funds

($85,156)

($85,156)

($2,803) $1,333 $46,409 ($381,898) ($85,156)

($2,803) $1,333 $46,409 ($381,898) ($85,156)

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279.6 Reduce funds by replacing state funds with existing federal funds for operations.

State General Funds

($41,500)

279.7 Reduce funds due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

ARRA-Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability, Research CFDA81.122

($241,475)

279.8 Reduce funds.

State General Funds

279.9 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

($41,500) ($241,475) ($77,794)

($41,500) $0
($77,794) $162,849

($41,500) $0
($77,794) $187,332

279.100 -Utilities Regulation

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to monitor the rates and service standards of electric, transportation, natural gas, and telecommunications companies,

approve supply plans for electric and natural gas companies, monitor utility system and telecommunications network planning, arbitrate complaints among

competitors, provide consumer protection and education, and certify competitive transportation, natural gas and telecommunications providers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,869,623

$5,791,829

$5,954,678

$5,979,161

State General Funds

$5,869,623

$5,791,829

$5,954,678

$5,979,161

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$28,500

$28,500

$269,975

$269,975

ARRA-Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability, Research CFDA81.122

$241,475

$241,475

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$28,500

$28,500

$28,500

$28,500

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,898,123

$5,820,329

$6,224,653

$6,249,136

Section 40: Regents, University System of Georgia
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Budget Stabilization-Education CFDA84.394
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Intergovernmental Transfers Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$1,923,161,990 $1,912,057,897
$11,104,093 $23,186,142 $23,186,142 $3,930,907,885 $3,625,810 $1,952,469,054 $195,288,821 $1,779,524,200 $5,877,256,017

$1,923,161,990 $1,912,057,897
$11,104,093 $23,186,142 $23,186,142 $3,930,907,885
$3,625,810 $1,952,469,054
$195,288,821 $1,779,524,200 $5,877,256,017

$1,923,161,990 $1,912,057,897
$11,104,093 $23,186,142 $23,186,142 $3,930,907,885
$3,625,810 $1,952,469,054
$195,288,821 $1,779,524,200 $5,877,256,017

$1,923,161,990 $1,912,057,897
$11,104,093 $23,186,142 $23,186,142 $3,930,907,885 $3,625,810 $1,952,469,054 $195,288,821 $1,779,524,200 $5,877,256,017

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

Section Total - Final $1,738,084,865 $1,737,961,983 $1,738,084,865 $1,737,961,983 $3,930,907,885 $3,930,907,885

$1,740,712,228 $1,740,712,228 $3,930,907,885

$1,738,805,885 $1,738,805,885 $3,930,907,885

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Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Intergovernmental Transfers Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Sales and Services TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,625,810 $1,952,469,054
$195,288,821 $1,779,524,200 $5,668,992,750

$3,625,810 $1,952,469,054
$195,288,821 $1,779,524,200 $5,668,869,868

$3,625,810 $1,952,469,054
$195,288,821 $1,779,524,200 $5,671,620,113

$3,625,810 $1,952,469,054
$195,288,821 $1,779,524,200 $5,669,713,770

Enterprise Innovation Institute

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to advise Georgia manufacturers, entrepreneurs, and government officials on best-business practices and technology-driven

economic development, and to provide the state share to federal incentive and assistance programs for entrepreneurs and innovative businesses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,134,317 $8,134,317 $10,475,000 $7,875,000 $7,875,000 $2,600,000 $2,600,000 $18,609,317

$8,134,317 $8,134,317 $10,475,000 $7,875,000 $7,875,000 $2,600,000 $2,600,000 $18,609,317

$8,134,317 $8,134,317 $10,475,000 $7,875,000 $7,875,000 $2,600,000 $2,600,000 $18,609,317

$8,134,317 $8,134,317 $10,475,000 $7,875,000 $7,875,000 $2,600,000 $2,600,000 $18,609,317

280.1 Reduce funds for personnel and operations.

State General Funds

($650,745)

280.98 Change the program name to Enterprise Innovation Institute. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

($650,745) $0

($650,745) $0

($650,745) $0

280.100 -Enterprise Innovation Institute

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to advise Georgia manufacturers, entrepreneurs, and government officials on best-business practices and technology-driven

economic development, and to provide the state share to federal incentive and assistance programs for entrepreneurs and innovative businesses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,483,572

$7,483,572

$7,483,572

$7,483,572

State General Funds

$7,483,572

$7,483,572

$7,483,572

$7,483,572

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$10,475,000 $10,475,000 $10,475,000 $10,475,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$7,875,000

$7,875,000

$7,875,000

$7,875,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$7,875,000

$7,875,000

$7,875,000

$7,875,000

Sales and Services

$2,600,000

$2,600,000

$2,600,000

$2,600,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$2,600,000

$2,600,000

$2,600,000

$2,600,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$17,958,572 $17,958,572 $17,958,572 $17,958,572

Agricultural Experiment Station

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve production, processing, new product development, food safety, storage, and marketing to increase profitability

and global competiveness of Georgia's agribusiness.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$36,367,589 $36,367,589 $37,552,919 $26,775,659 $26,775,659
$1,500,000 $1,500,000 $9,277,260 $9,277,260 $73,920,508

$36,367,589 $36,367,589 $37,552,919 $26,775,659 $26,775,659
$1,500,000 $1,500,000 $9,277,260 $9,277,260 $73,920,508

$36,367,589 $36,367,589 $37,552,919 $26,775,659 $26,775,659
$1,500,000 $1,500,000 $9,277,260 $9,277,260 $73,920,508

$36,367,589 $36,367,589 $37,552,919 $26,775,659 $26,775,659 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $9,277,260 $9,277,260 $73,920,508

281.1 Reduce funds for personnel. State General Funds

($2,909,407) ($2,709,407) ($1,909,407) ($2,309,407)

281.100 -Agricultural Experiment Station

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve production, processing, new product development, food safety, storage, and marketing to increase profitability

and global competiveness of Georgia's agribusiness.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$33,458,182 $33,658,182 $34,458,182 $34,058,182

State General Funds

$33,458,182 $33,658,182 $34,458,182 $34,058,182

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$37,552,919 $37,552,919 $37,552,919 $37,552,919

Intergovernmental Transfers

$26,775,659 $26,775,659 $26,775,659 $26,775,659

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$26,775,659 $26,775,659 $26,775,659 $26,775,659

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

Sales and Services

$9,277,260

$9,277,260

$9,277,260

$9,277,260

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$9,277,260

$9,277,260

$9,277,260

$9,277,260

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$71,011,101 $71,211,101 $72,011,101 $71,611,101

Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide diagnostic services, educational outreach, and consultation for veterinarians and animal owners to ensure the

safety of Georgia's food supply and the health of Georgia's production, equine, and companion animals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $4,944,522 $4,944,522 $4,944,522 $4,944,522

$0 $0 $4,944,522 $4,944,522 $4,944,522 $4,944,522

$0 $0 $4,944,522 $4,944,522 $4,944,522 $4,944,522

$0 $0 $4,944,522 $4,944,522 $4,944,522 $4,944,522

TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 2011

3909

282.100 -Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide diagnostic services, educational outreach, and consultation for veterinarians and animal owners to ensure the

safety of Georgia's food supply and the health of Georgia's production, equine, and companion animals.

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$4,944,522

$4,944,522

$4,944,522

$4,944,522

Intergovernmental Transfers

$4,944,522

$4,944,522

$4,944,522

$4,944,522

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$4,944,522

$4,944,522

$4,944,522

$4,944,522

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,944,522

$4,944,522

$4,944,522

$4,944,522

Cooperative Extension Service

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide training, educational programs, and outreach to Georgians in agricultural, horticultural, food, and family and

consumer sciences, and to manage the 4-H youth program for the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$30,640,474 $30,640,474 $25,083,929 $20,564,244 $20,564,244
$125,000 $125,000 $4,394,685 $4,394,685 $55,724,403

$30,640,474 $30,640,474 $25,083,929 $20,564,244 $20,564,244
$125,000 $125,000 $4,394,685 $4,394,685 $55,724,403

$30,640,474 $30,640,474 $25,083,929 $20,564,244 $20,564,244
$125,000 $125,000 $4,394,685 $4,394,685 $55,724,403

$30,640,474 $30,640,474 $25,083,929 $20,564,244 $20,564,244
$125,000 $125,000 $4,394,685 $4,394,685 $55,724,403

283.1 Reduce funds for personnel. State General Funds

($2,451,238) ($2,251,238) ($1,851,238) ($2,051,238)

283.100 -Cooperative Extension Service

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide training, educational programs, and outreach to Georgians in agricultural, horticultural, food, and family and

consumer sciences, and to manage the 4-H youth program for the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$28,189,236 $28,389,236 $28,789,236 $28,589,236

State General Funds

$28,189,236 $28,389,236 $28,789,236 $28,589,236

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$25,083,929 $25,083,929 $25,083,929 $25,083,929

Intergovernmental Transfers

$20,564,244 $20,564,244 $20,564,244 $20,564,244

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$20,564,244 $20,564,244 $20,564,244 $20,564,244

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$125,000

$125,000

$125,000

$125,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$125,000

$125,000

$125,000

$125,000

Sales and Services

$4,394,685

$4,394,685

$4,394,685

$4,394,685

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$4,394,685

$4,394,685

$4,394,685

$4,394,685

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$53,273,165 $53,473,165 $53,873,165 $53,673,165

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Forestry Cooperative Extension

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for faculty to support instruction and outreach about conservation and sustainable management of forests

and other natural resources.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$563,721 $563,721 $400,000 $375,988 $375,988
$24,012 $24,012 $963,721

$563,721 $563,721 $400,000 $375,988 $375,988
$24,012 $24,012 $963,721

$563,721 $563,721 $400,000 $375,988 $375,988
$24,012 $24,012 $963,721

$563,721 $563,721 $400,000 $375,988 $375,988
$24,012 $24,012 $963,721

284.1 Reduce funds for personnel. State General Funds

($56,372)

($56,372)

($56,372)

($56,372)

284.100 -Forestry Cooperative Extension

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for faculty to support instruction and outreach about conservation and sustainable management of forests

and other natural resources.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$507,349

$507,349

$507,349

$507,349

State General Funds

$507,349

$507,349

$507,349

$507,349

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$400,000

$400,000

$400,000

$400,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$375,988

$375,988

$375,988

$375,988

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$375,988

$375,988

$375,988

$375,988

Sales and Services

$24,012

$24,012

$24,012

$24,012

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$24,012

$24,012

$24,012

$24,012

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$907,349

$907,349

$907,349

$907,349

Forestry Research

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to conduct research about economically and environmentally sound forest resources management and to assist non-

industrial forest landowners and natural resources professionals in complying with state and federal regulations.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,743,045 $2,743,045 $6,950,426 $6,000,000 $6,000,000
$950,426 $950,426 $9,693,471

$2,743,045 $2,743,045 $6,950,426 $6,000,000 $6,000,000
$950,426 $950,426 $9,693,471

$2,743,045 $2,743,045 $6,950,426 $6,000,000 $6,000,000
$950,426 $950,426 $9,693,471

$2,743,045 $2,743,045 $6,950,426 $6,000,000 $6,000,000
$950,426 $950,426 $9,693,471

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3911

285.1 Reduce funds for personnel. State General Funds

($219,444)

($219,444)

($219,444)

($219,444)

285.100 -Forestry Research

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to conduct research about economically and environmentally sound forest resources management and to assist non-

industrial forest landowners and natural resources professionals in complying with state and federal regulations.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,523,601

$2,523,601

$2,523,601

$2,523,601

State General Funds

$2,523,601

$2,523,601

$2,523,601

$2,523,601

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$6,950,426

$6,950,426

$6,950,426

$6,950,426

Intergovernmental Transfers

$6,000,000

$6,000,000

$6,000,000

$6,000,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$6,000,000

$6,000,000

$6,000,000

$6,000,000

Sales and Services

$950,426

$950,426

$950,426

$950,426

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$950,426

$950,426

$950,426

$950,426

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,474,027

$9,474,027

$9,474,027

$9,474,027

Georgia Radiation Therapy Center

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide care and treatment for cancer patients and to administer baccalaureate programs in Medical Dosimetry and

Radiation Therapy.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $3,625,810 $3,625,810 $3,625,810 $3,625,810

$0 $0 $3,625,810 $3,625,810 $3,625,810 $3,625,810

$0 $0 $3,625,810 $3,625,810 $3,625,810 $3,625,810

$0 $0 $3,625,810 $3,625,810 $3,625,810 $3,625,810

286.100 -Georgia Radiation Therapy Center

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide care and treatment for cancer patients and to administer baccalaureate programs in Medical Dosimetry and

Radiation Therapy.

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,625,810

$3,625,810

$3,625,810

$3,625,810

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$3,625,810

$3,625,810

$3,625,810

$3,625,810

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$3,625,810

$3,625,810

$3,625,810

$3,625,810

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,625,810

$3,625,810

$3,625,810

$3,625,810

Georgia Tech Research Institute

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding to laboratories and research centers affiliated with the Georgia Institute of Technology whose scientific,

engineering, industrial, or policy research promotes economic development, health, and safety in Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$6,111,257 $6,111,257 $223,917,958

$6,111,257 $6,111,257 $223,917,958

$6,111,257 $6,111,257 $223,917,958

$6,111,257 $6,111,257 $223,917,958

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Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$141,469,736 $141,469,736
$68,733,109 $68,733,109 $13,715,113 $13,715,113 $230,029,215

$141,469,736 $141,469,736
$68,733,109 $68,733,109 $13,715,113 $13,715,113 $230,029,215

$141,469,736 $141,469,736 $68,733,109 $68,733,109 $13,715,113 $13,715,113 $230,029,215

$141,469,736 $141,469,736 $68,733,109 $68,733,109 $13,715,113 $13,715,113 $230,029,215

287.1 Reduce funds for personnel and operations. State General Funds 287.2 Increase funds for a partnership with Direct to Discovery. State General Funds

($488,901)

($488,901)

($488,901) $150,000

($488,901) $100,000

287.100 -Georgia Tech Research Institute

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding to laboratories and research centers affiliated with the Georgia Institute of Technology whose scientific,

engineering, industrial, or policy research promotes economic development, health, and safety in Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,622,356

$5,622,356

$5,772,356

$5,722,356

State General Funds

$5,622,356

$5,622,356

$5,772,356

$5,722,356

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$223,917,958 $223,917,958 $223,917,958 $223,917,958

Intergovernmental Transfers

$141,469,736 $141,469,736 $141,469,736 $141,469,736

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$141,469,736 $141,469,736 $141,469,736 $141,469,736

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$68,733,109 $68,733,109 $68,733,109 $68,733,109

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$68,733,109 $68,733,109 $68,733,109 $68,733,109

Sales and Services

$13,715,113 $13,715,113 $13,715,113 $13,715,113

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$13,715,113 $13,715,113 $13,715,113 $13,715,113

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$229,540,314 $229,540,314 $229,690,314 $229,640,314

Marine Institute

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support research on coastal processes involving the unique ecosystems of the Georgia coastline and to provide access

and facilities for graduate and undergraduate classes to conduct field research on the Georgia coast.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$780,985 $780,985 $486,281 $367,648 $367,648 $118,633 $118,633 $1,267,266

$780,985 $780,985 $486,281 $367,648 $367,648 $118,633 $118,633 $1,267,266

$780,985 $780,985 $486,281 $367,648 $367,648 $118,633 $118,633 $1,267,266

$780,985 $780,985 $486,281 $367,648 $367,648 $118,633 $118,633 $1,267,266

TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 2011

3913

288.1 Reduce funds for personnel. State General Funds

($62,479)

($62,479)

($62,479)

($62,479)

288.100 -Marine Institute

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support research on coastal processes involving the unique ecosystems of the Georgia coastline and to provide access

and facilities for graduate and undergraduate classes to conduct field research on the Georgia coast.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$718,506

$718,506

$718,506

$718,506

State General Funds

$718,506

$718,506

$718,506

$718,506

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$486,281

$486,281

$486,281

$486,281

Intergovernmental Transfers

$367,648

$367,648

$367,648

$367,648

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$367,648

$367,648

$367,648

$367,648

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$118,633

$118,633

$118,633

$118,633

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$118,633

$118,633

$118,633

$118,633

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,204,787

$1,204,787

$1,204,787

$1,204,787

Marine Resources Extension Center

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund outreach, education, and research to enhance coastal environmental and economic sustainability.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,283,410 $1,283,410 $1,345,529
$600,000 $600,000
$90,000 $90,000 $655,529 $655,529 $2,628,939

$1,283,410 $1,283,410 $1,345,529
$600,000 $600,000
$90,000 $90,000 $655,529 $655,529 $2,628,939

$1,283,410 $1,283,410 $1,345,529
$600,000 $600,000
$90,000 $90,000 $655,529 $655,529 $2,628,939

$1,283,410 $1,283,410 $1,345,529
$600,000 $600,000
$90,000 $90,000 $655,529 $655,529 $2,628,939

289.1 Reduce funds for personnel and operations. State General Funds

($102,673)

($102,673)

($102,673)

($102,673)

289.100 -Marine Resources Extension Center

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund outreach, education, and research to enhance coastal environmental and economic sustainability.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,180,737

$1,180,737

$1,180,737

$1,180,737

State General Funds

$1,180,737

$1,180,737

$1,180,737

$1,180,737

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,345,529

$1,345,529

$1,345,529

$1,345,529

Intergovernmental Transfers

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$90,000

$90,000

$90,000

$90,000

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Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services
Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$90,000 $655,529 $655,529 $2,526,266

$90,000 $655,529 $655,529 $2,526,266

$90,000 $655,529 $655,529 $2,526,266

$90,000 $655,529 $655,529 $2,526,266

Medical College of Georgia Hospital and Clinics

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide medical education and patient care, including ambulatory, trauma, cancer, neonatal intensive, and emergency

and express care.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$31,709,393 $31,709,393 $31,709,393

$31,709,393 $31,709,393 $31,709,393

$31,709,393 $31,709,393 $31,709,393

$31,709,393 $31,709,393 $31,709,393

290.1 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($2,536,751) ($2,536,751) ($2,853,843) ($2,536,751)

290.100 -Medical College of Georgia Hospital and Clinics

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide medical education and patient care, including ambulatory, trauma, cancer, neonatal intensive, and emergency

and express care.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$29,172,642 $29,172,642 $28,855,550 $29,172,642

State General Funds

$29,172,642 $29,172,642 $28,855,550 $29,172,642

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$29,172,642 $29,172,642 $28,855,550 $29,172,642

Public Libraries

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to award grants from the Public Library Fund, promote literacy, and provide library services that facilitate access to

information for all Georgians regardless of geographic location or special needs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$35,051,419 $35,051,419 $5,222,400
$5,222,400 $5,222,400 $40,273,819

$35,051,419 $35,051,419 $5,222,400
$5,222,400 $5,222,400 $40,273,819

$35,051,419 $35,051,419
$5,222,400 $5,222,400 $5,222,400 $40,273,819

$35,051,419 $35,051,419 $5,222,400 $5,222,400 $5,222,400 $40,273,819

291.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$940

$940

291.2 Reduce funds for personnel and operations.

State General Funds

($2,804,114) ($2,804,114)

$940 ($2,804,114)

$940 ($2,804,114)

TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 2011

3915

291.100 -Public Libraries

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to award grants from the Public Library Fund, promote literacy, and provide library services that facilitate access to

information for all Georgians regardless of geographic location or special needs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$32,248,245 $32,248,245 $32,248,245 $32,248,245

State General Funds

$32,248,245 $32,248,245 $32,248,245 $32,248,245

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$5,222,400

$5,222,400

$5,222,400

$5,222,400

Intergovernmental Transfers

$5,222,400

$5,222,400

$5,222,400

$5,222,400

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$5,222,400

$5,222,400

$5,222,400

$5,222,400

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$37,470,645 $37,470,645 $37,470,645 $37,470,645

Public Service / Special Funding Initiatives

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund leadership, service, and education initiatives that require funding beyond what is provided by formula.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$16,854,211 $16,854,211 $16,854,211

$16,854,211 $16,854,211 $16,854,211

$16,854,211 $16,854,211 $16,854,211

$16,854,211 $16,854,211 $16,854,211

292.1 Reduce funds for personnel and operations.

State General Funds

($1,348,337) ($1,348,337) ($1,348,337) ($1,348,337)

292.2 Transfer funds to the Teaching program for Griffin Extension Teaching.

State General Funds

($849,108)

($849,108)

($849,108)

($849,108)

292.3 Reduce funds for the Medical College of Georgia Cancer Center.

State General Funds

($2,500,000) ($2,500,000) ($2,500,000) ($2,500,000)

292.4 Reduce funds for Accountability Plus.

State General Funds

($166,392)

($166,392)

($166,392)

292.5 Reduce funds for the Leadership Institute.

State General Funds

($44,000)

($44,000)

($44,000)

292.6 Increase funds for equalizing formula allocations within 5% of the FTE average for regional and comprehensive state universities that are below the average FTE, without reducing allocations to any of the other institutions. (S:NO)(CC:NO)

State General Funds

$12,500,000

$0

$0

292.100 -Public Service / Special Funding Initiatives

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund leadership, service, and education initiatives that require funding beyond what is provided by formula.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$12,156,766 $24,446,374 $11,946,374 $11,946,374

State General Funds

$12,156,766 $24,446,374 $11,946,374 $11,946,374

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,156,766 $24,446,374 $11,946,374 $11,946,374

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Regents Central Office

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to institutions of the University System of Georgia and to fund membership in the Southern

Regional Education Board.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,998,764 $5,998,764 $5,998,764

$5,998,764 $5,998,764 $5,998,764

$5,998,764 $5,998,764 $5,998,764

$5,998,764 $5,998,764 $5,998,764

293.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($19,275)

($19,275)

293.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$8,354

$8,354

293.3 Reduce funds for payments to the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB).

State General Funds

($88,918)

$0

293.4 Reduce funds for personnel and operations.

State General Funds

($390,983)

($390,983)

($19,275) $8,354 $0
($390,983)

($19,275) $8,354 $0
($390,983)

293.100 -Regents Central Office

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to institutions of the University System of Georgia and to fund membership in the Southern

Regional Education Board.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,507,942

$5,596,860

$5,596,860

$5,596,860

State General Funds

$5,507,942

$5,596,860

$5,596,860

$5,596,860

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,507,942

$5,596,860

$5,596,860

$5,596,860

Research Consortium

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support research and development activities at Georgia's research universities, including the Georgia Research Alliance

and other university-based initiatives with economic development missions and close ties to Georgia's strategic industries. The purpose of this appropriation is

also to provide the Georgia Research Alliance funds to establish endowments in partnership with the private sector to recruit scientists to Georgia's research

universities, provide seed grants to Georgia Research Alliance Eminent Scholars and their research colleagues, provide commercialization grants that launch

new Georgia-based companies around university research, and provide seed investment capital to selected start-up companies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$16,740,062 $15,990,062
$750,000 $16,740,062

$16,740,062 $15,990,062
$750,000 $16,740,062

$16,740,062 $15,990,062
$750,000 $16,740,062

$16,740,062 $15,990,062
$750,000 $16,740,062

294.1 Reduce funds for personnel and operations in the Advanced Communications program.

State General Funds

($563,689)

($563,689)

($563,689)

($563,689)

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294.2 Reduce funds for operations in the Georgia Research Alliance program.

State General Funds

($4,502,348) ($4,502,348) ($4,502,348) ($4,502,348)

294.3 Eliminate funds for the Georgia Research Alliance Eminent Scholar.

Tobacco Settlement Funds

($750,000)

($750,000)

($750,000)

($750,000)

294.98 Transfer funds to the Department of Economic Development's Innovation and Technology Program for the Georgia Research Alliance.

State General Funds

($4,502,347) ($4,502,347) ($4,502,347) ($4,502,347)

294.99

CC: The purpose of this appropriation is to support research and development activities at Georgia's research universities to further strategic industries in the state. Senate: The purpose of this appropriation is to support research and development activities at Georgia's research universities to further strategic industries in the state. House: The purpose of this appropriation is to support research and development activities at Georgia's research universities to further strategic industries in the state. Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to support research and development activities at Georgia's research universities to further strategic industries in the state.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

294.100 -Research Consortium

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support research and development activities at Georgia's research universities to further strategic industries in the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,421,678

$6,421,678

$6,421,678

$6,421,678

State General Funds

$6,421,678

$6,421,678

$6,421,678

$6,421,678

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,421,678

$6,421,678

$6,421,678

$6,421,678

Skidaway Institute of Oceanography

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund research and educational programs regarding marine and ocean science and aquatic environments.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,374,592 $1,374,592 $3,550,000 $2,650,000 $2,650,000
$900,000 $900,000 $4,924,592

$1,374,592 $1,374,592 $3,550,000 $2,650,000 $2,650,000
$900,000 $900,000 $4,924,592

$1,374,592 $1,374,592 $3,550,000 $2,650,000 $2,650,000
$900,000 $900,000 $4,924,592

$1,374,592 $1,374,592 $3,550,000 $2,650,000 $2,650,000
$900,000 $900,000 $4,924,592

295.1 Reduce funds for personnel and operations. State General Funds

($144,491)

($144,491)

($144,491)

($144,491)

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295.100 -Skidaway Institute of Oceanography

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund research and educational programs regarding marine and ocean science and aquatic environments.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,230,101

$1,230,101

$1,230,101

$1,230,101

State General Funds

$1,230,101

$1,230,101

$1,230,101

$1,230,101

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,550,000

$3,550,000

$3,550,000

$3,550,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$2,650,000

$2,650,000

$2,650,000

$2,650,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$2,650,000

$2,650,000

$2,650,000

$2,650,000

Sales and Services

$900,000

$900,000

$900,000

$900,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$900,000

$900,000

$900,000

$900,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,780,101

$4,780,101

$4,780,101

$4,780,101

Teaching

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is provide funds to the Board of Regents for annual allocations to University System of Georgia institutions for student

instruction and to establish and operate other initiatives that promote, support, or extend student learning.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Budget Stabilization-Education CFDA84.394
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,698,668,785 $1,698,668,785
$23,186,142 $23,186,142 $3,597,731,160 $1,735,623,857 $1,735,623,857 $124,722,079 $124,722,079 $1,737,385,224 $1,737,385,224 $5,319,586,087

$1,698,668,785 $1,698,668,785
$23,186,142 $23,186,142 $3,597,731,160 $1,735,623,857 $1,735,623,857 $124,722,079 $124,722,079 $1,737,385,224 $1,737,385,224 $5,319,586,087

$1,698,668,785 $1,698,668,785
$23,186,142 $23,186,142 $3,597,731,160 $1,735,623,857 $1,735,623,857 $124,722,079 $124,722,079 $1,737,385,224 $1,737,385,224 $5,319,586,087

$1,698,668,785 $1,698,668,785
$23,186,142 $23,186,142 $3,597,731,160 $1,735,623,857 $1,735,623,857 $124,722,079 $124,722,079 $1,737,385,224 $1,737,385,224 $5,319,586,087

296.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$401,408

$0

296.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($628)

($628)

296.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$57,506

$57,506

296.4 Reduce funds for personnel and operations.

State General Funds

($145,893,376) ($145,893,376)

296.5 Transfer funds from Public Service/Special Funding Initiatives program for Griffin Extension Teaching.

State General Funds

$849,108

$849,108

$0 ($628) $57,506 ($145,893,376) $849,108

$0 ($628) $57,506 ($145,893,376) $849,108

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296.6 Fund the medical school expansion within the University System's formula. (G:YES)(S:YES)(CC:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

296.7 Reduce funds due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

ARRA-Budget Stabilization-Education CFDA84.394

($23,186,142) ($23,186,142) ($23,186,142) ($23,186,142)

296.8 Reduce funds for equalizing formula allocations within 5% of the FTE average for regional and comprehensive state universities that are below the average FTE, without reducing allocations to any of the other institutions. (S:NO)(CC:NO)

State General Funds

($12,500,000)

$0

$0

296.9 Redirect other funds to provide $19,000,000 in total funds to Georgia Gwinnett College for faculty to serve 8,000 students. (H:YES)(S:NO)(CC:Continue base funding of $16,600,000)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

296.10 Increase funds for maintenance and operations.

State General Funds

$1,623,435

$0

296.11 Reflect savings through health plan design changes.

State General Funds

($6,100,000)

296.12 Provide funds for equalizing formula allocations to regional and state universities based on the formula funding generated by the institution.

State General Funds

$6,100,000

296.100 -Teaching

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is provide funds to the Board of Regents for annual allocations to University System of Georgia institutions for student

instruction and to establish and operate other initiatives that promote, support, or extend student learning.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,554,082,803 $1,541,181,395 $1,555,304,830 $1,553,681,395

State General Funds

$1,554,082,803 $1,541,181,395 $1,555,304,830 $1,553,681,395

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,597,731,160 $3,597,731,160 $3,597,731,160 $3,597,731,160

Intergovernmental Transfers

$1,735,623,857 $1,735,623,857 $1,735,623,857 $1,735,623,857

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$1,735,623,857 $1,735,623,857 $1,735,623,857 $1,735,623,857

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$124,722,079 $124,722,079 $124,722,079 $124,722,079

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$124,722,079 $124,722,079 $124,722,079 $124,722,079

Sales and Services

$1,737,385,224 $1,737,385,224 $1,737,385,224 $1,737,385,224

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$1,737,385,224 $1,737,385,224 $1,737,385,224 $1,737,385,224

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,151,813,963 $5,138,912,555 $5,153,035,990 $5,151,412,555

Veterinary Medicine Experiment Station

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate and conduct research at the University of Georgia on animal disease problems of present and potential

concern to Georgia's livestock and poultry industries and to provide training and education in disease research, surveillance, and intervention.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,763,992 $2,763,992 $2,763,992

$2,763,992 $2,763,992 $2,763,992

$2,763,992 $2,763,992 $2,763,992

$2,763,992 $2,763,992 $2,763,992

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297.1 Reduce funds for personnel and operations. State General Funds

($221,119)

($221,119)

($221,119)

($221,119)

297.100 -Veterinary Medicine Experiment Station

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate and conduct research at the University of Georgia on animal disease problems of present and potential

concern to Georgia's livestock and poultry industries and to provide training and education in disease research, surveillance, and intervention.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,542,873

$2,542,873

$2,542,873

$2,542,873

State General Funds

$2,542,873

$2,542,873

$2,542,873

$2,542,873

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,542,873

$2,542,873

$2,542,873

$2,542,873

Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide clinical instruction for veterinary medicine students, support research that enhances the health and welfare of

production and companion animals in Georgia, and address the shortage of veterinarians in Georgia and the nation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$471,493 $471,493 $9,621,951 $9,621,951 $9,621,951 $10,093,444

$471,493 $471,493 $9,621,951 $9,621,951 $9,621,951 $10,093,444

$471,493 $471,493 $9,621,951 $9,621,951 $9,621,951 $10,093,444

$471,493 $471,493 $9,621,951 $9,621,951 $9,621,951 $10,093,444

298.1 Reduce funds for personnel. State General Funds

($37,719)

($37,719)

($37,719)

($37,719)

298.100 -Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide clinical instruction for veterinary medicine students, support research that enhances the health and welfare of

production and companion animals in Georgia, and address the shortage of veterinarians in Georgia and the nation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$433,774

$433,774

$433,774

$433,774

State General Funds

$433,774

$433,774

$433,774

$433,774

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$9,621,951

$9,621,951

$9,621,951

$9,621,951

Sales and Services

$9,621,951

$9,621,951

$9,621,951

$9,621,951

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$9,621,951

$9,621,951

$9,621,951

$9,621,951

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,055,725 $10,055,725 $10,055,725 $10,055,725

Payments to Georgia Military College

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide quality basic education funding for grades six through twelve at Georgia Military College's Junior Military

College and preparatory school.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,424,555 $2,424,555 $2,424,555

$2,424,555 $2,424,555 $2,424,555

$2,424,555 $2,424,555 $2,424,555

$2,424,555 $2,424,555 $2,424,555

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299.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$15,857

$15,857

$15,857

$15,857

299.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$1,003

$1,003

$1,003

$1,003

299.3 Reduce funds for the Prep School ($147,292) and the Junior College ($70,918). (S and CC:Reduce funds for the Prep School ($53,390) and the Junior College ($70,918))

State General Funds

($218,210)

($218,210)

($124,308)

($124,308)

299.100 -Payments to Georgia Military College

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide quality basic education funding for grades six through twelve at Georgia Military College's Junior Military

College and preparatory school.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,223,205

$2,223,205

$2,317,107

$2,317,107

State General Funds

$2,223,205

$2,223,205

$2,317,107

$2,317,107

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,223,205

$2,223,205

$2,317,107

$2,317,107

Payments to Public Telecommunications Commission, Georgia

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to create, produce, and distribute high quality programs and services that educate, inform, and entertain audiences and

enrich the quality of their lives.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,125,833 $14,125,833 $14,125,833

$14,125,833 $14,125,833 $14,125,833

$14,125,833 $14,125,833 $14,125,833

$14,125,833 $14,125,833 $14,125,833

300.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$2,670

$2,670

300.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($105,041)

($105,041)

300.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$40,330

$40,330

300.4 Reduce funds for three positions and operations.

State General Funds

($1,402,079) ($1,402,079)

300.5 Reduce funds for support services.

State General Funds

($280,416)

($280,416)

300.6 Increase funds for educational programming.

State General Funds

$2,670 ($105,041)
$40,330 ($1,402,079)
($280,416)

$2,670 ($105,041)
$40,330 ($1,402,079)
($280,416) $50,000

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300.100 -Payments to Public Telecommunications Commission, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to create, produce, and distribute high quality programs and services that educate, inform, and entertain audiences and

enrich the quality of their lives.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$12,381,297 $12,381,297 $12,381,297 $12,431,297

State General Funds

$12,381,297 $12,381,297 $12,381,297 $12,431,297

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,381,297 $12,381,297 $12,381,297 $12,431,297

Payments to the Georgia Cancer Coalition

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds to the Cancer Coalition for ongoing research and prevention.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,354,093 $0
$10,354,093 $10,354,093

$10,354,093 $0
$10,354,093 $10,354,093

$10,354,093 $0
$10,354,093 $10,354,093

$10,354,093 $0
$10,354,093 $10,354,093

301.1 Reduce funds for a Chief Operating Officer position ($183,074) and operations ($73,327). (H and S:Reduce operating expenses ($73,327), eliminate the Chief Operating Officer position ($183,074) through re-assigning those duties and creating a new position, Director of Cancer Patient Navigation and Survivorship Services funded with a grant)

Tobacco Settlement Funds

($256,401)

($256,401)

($256,401)

($256,401)

301.2 Reduce funds for tumor tissue banking.

Tobacco Settlement Funds

($19,000)

($19,000)

($19,000)

($19,000)

301.3 Reduce funds for Georgia Center for Oncology Research & Education (CORE).

Tobacco Settlement Funds

($20,000)

($20,000)

($20,000)

($20,000)

301.4 Reduce funds to delay recruitment of new Distinguished Cancer Clinicians and Scientists, and decrease award funding levels.

Tobacco Settlement Funds

($662,277)

($662,277) ($1,412,596) ($1,412,596)

301.5 Reduce funds for the Regional Cancer Coalitions.

Tobacco Settlement Funds

($108,000)

($108,000)

($108,000)

($108,000)

301.6 Replace state funds with prior year and other funds to fund the Georgia CORE and the Tumor and Tissue Repository grants.

Tobacco Settlement Funds

($869,150)

$0

301.96 Transfer funds for grants to Department of Community Health's Health Care Access and Improvement program to provide $207,000 to each of the following Regional Cancer Coalitions: Central Georgia Cancer Coalition, East Georgia Cancer Coalition, Northwest Georgia Regional Cancer Coalition, Southeast Georgia Cancer Alliance, Southwest Georgia Cancer Coalition, and West Central Georgia Cancer Coalition. (CC:NO)

Tobacco Settlement Funds

($1,242,000)

$0

301.97 Transfer funds to the Georgia Board of Physicians Workforce Cancer Clinicians and Scientists for Distinguished Cancer Clinicians and Scientists grants and one grant management position ($65,596). (CC:NO)

Tobacco Settlement Funds

($6,426,946)

$0

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301.98 Transfer funds to the Department of Economic Development's Innovation and Technology program for the Georgia Cancer Coalition. (S:NO)(CC:YES)

Tobacco Settlement Funds

($9,288,415) ($9,288,415)

$0 ($8,538,096)

Section 41: Revenue, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Sales and Services Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$109,938,316 $109,788,316
$150,000 $1,413,901 $1,413,901 $29,966,836
$447,580 $28,659,256
$860,000 $191,507 $191,507 $141,510,560

$109,938,316 $109,788,316
$150,000 $1,413,901 $1,413,901 $29,966,836
$447,580 $28,659,256
$860,000 $191,507 $191,507 $141,510,560

$109,938,316 $109,788,316
$150,000 $1,413,901 $1,413,901 $29,966,836
$447,580 $28,659,256
$860,000 $191,507 $191,507 $141,510,560

$109,938,316 $109,788,316
$150,000 $1,413,901 $1,413,901 $29,966,836
$447,580 $28,659,256
$860,000 $191,507 $191,507 $141,510,560

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Sales and Services Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$109,585,508 $117,201,221

$109,435,508 $117,051,221

$150,000

$150,000

$1,413,901

$1,413,901

$1,413,901

$1,413,901

$34,976,901 $34,976,901

$447,580

$447,580

$33,669,321 $33,669,321

$860,000

$860,000

$191,507

$191,507

$191,507

$191,507

$146,167,817 $153,783,530

$139,691,569 $139,541,569
$150,000 $1,413,901 $1,413,901 $34,976,901
$447,580 $33,669,321
$860,000 $191,507 $191,507 $176,273,878

$130,200,769 $130,050,769
$150,000 $1,413,901 $1,413,901 $34,976,901
$447,580 $33,669,321
$860,000 $191,507 $191,507 $166,783,078

Customer Service

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide assistance to customer inquiries about the administration of individual income tax, sales and use tax, withholding

tax, corporate tax, motor fuel and motor carrier taxes, and all registration functions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers

$12,649,354 $12,649,354
$350,580 $225,580

$12,649,354 $12,649,354
$350,580 $225,580

$12,649,354 $12,649,354
$350,580 $225,580

$12,649,354 $12,649,354
$350,580 $225,580

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Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services
Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$225,580 $125,000 $125,000 $12,999,934

$225,580 $125,000 $125,000 $12,999,934

$225,580 $125,000 $125,000 $12,999,934

$225,580 $125,000 $125,000 $12,999,934

302.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($1,616)

($1,616)

302.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$128,711

$128,711

302.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$50,860

$50,860

302.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$231,103

302.5 Increase funds for additional staff in the Customer Service Call Center to reduce wait times.

State General Funds

($1,616) $128,711
$50,860 $201,090 $1,200,000

($1,616) $128,711
$50,860 $231,323 $1,220,000

302.100 -Customer Service

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide assistance to customer inquiries about the administration of individual income tax, sales and use tax, withholding

tax, corporate tax, motor fuel and motor carrier taxes, and all registration functions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$12,827,309 $13,058,412 $14,228,399 $14,278,632

State General Funds

$12,827,309 $13,058,412 $14,228,399 $14,278,632

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$350,580

$350,580

$350,580

$350,580

Intergovernmental Transfers

$225,580

$225,580

$225,580

$225,580

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$225,580

$225,580

$225,580

$225,580

Sales and Services

$125,000

$125,000

$125,000

$125,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$125,000

$125,000

$125,000

$125,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,177,889 $13,408,992 $14,578,979 $14,629,212

Departmental Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer and enforce the tax laws of the State of Georgia and provide general support services to the operating

programs of the Department of Revenue.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties

$7,439,330 $7,439,330
$484,210 $424,210 $424,210
$60,000

$7,439,330 $7,439,330
$484,210 $424,210 $424,210
$60,000

$7,439,330 $7,439,330
$484,210 $424,210 $424,210
$60,000

$7,439,330 $7,439,330
$484,210 $424,210 $424,210
$60,000

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Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$60,000 $7,923,540

$60,000 $7,923,540

$60,000 $7,923,540

$60,000 $7,923,540

303.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($860)

($860)

($860)

($860)

303.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$26,267

$26,267

$26,267

$26,267

303.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$41,132

$41,132

$41,132

$41,132

303.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$178,750

$155,536

$178,919

303.5 Reduce funds and direct the agency to outsource payroll functions to the State Accounting Office's Shared Services initiative starting December 1, 2011. (CC:Complete a transition plan by January 1, 2012 to outsource payroll functions to the SAO's Shared Services initiative)

State General Funds

($51,926)

$0

303.6 Utilize existing funds ($50,000) to provide for the coordination of specialty tag development and marketing. (S:YES)(CC:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

303.100 -Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer and enforce the tax laws of the State of Georgia and provide general support services to the operating

programs of the Department of Revenue.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,505,869

$7,684,619

$7,609,479

$7,684,788

State General Funds

$7,505,869

$7,684,619

$7,609,479

$7,684,788

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$484,210

$484,210

$484,210

$484,210

Sales and Services

$424,210

$424,210

$424,210

$424,210

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$424,210

$424,210

$424,210

$424,210

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties

$60,000

$60,000

$60,000

$60,000

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized

$60,000

$60,000

$60,000

$60,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,990,079

$8,168,829

$8,093,689

$8,168,998

Forest Land Protection Grants

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide reimbursement for preferential assessment of qualifying conservation use forestland to counties, municipalities,

and school districts pursuant to OCGA48-5A-2, the "Forestland Protection Act," created by HB1211 and HB1276 during the 2008 legislative session.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,584,551 $10,584,551 $10,584,551

$10,584,551 $10,584,551 $10,584,551

$10,584,551 $10,584,551 $10,584,551

$10,584,551 $10,584,551 $10,584,551

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304.1 Increase funds for reimbursement for preferential assessment of qualifying conservation use forestland to counties, municipalities, and school districts pursuant to O.C.G.A. 48-5A-2, the Forestland Protection Act, created by HB1211 and HB1276 during the 2008 legislative session. (S:Reduce funds to meet projections)

State General Funds

$4,000,000

$4,000,000

$3,381,969

$4,000,000

304.100 -Forest Land Protection Grants

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide reimbursement for preferential assessment of qualifying conservation use forestland to counties, municipalities,

and school districts pursuant to OCGA48-5A-2, the "Forestland Protection Act," created by HB1211 and HB1276 during the 2008 legislative session.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$14,584,551 $14,584,551 $13,966,520 $14,584,551

State General Funds

$14,584,551 $14,584,551 $13,966,520 $14,584,551

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,584,551 $14,584,551 $13,966,520 $14,584,551

Industry Regulation

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regulation of the distribution, sale, and consumption of alcoholic beverages, tobacco products; ensure all coin

operated amusement machines are properly licensed and decaled; and conduct checkpoints in areas where reports indicate the use of dyed fuels in on-road

vehicles.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,161,086 $3,011,086
$150,000 $187,422 $187,422 $2,960,996 $2,460,996 $2,460,996 $500,000 $500,000 $191,507 $191,507 $191,507 $6,501,011

$3,161,086 $3,011,086
$150,000 $187,422 $187,422 $2,960,996 $2,460,996 $2,460,996 $500,000 $500,000 $191,507 $191,507 $191,507 $6,501,011

$3,161,086 $3,011,086
$150,000 $187,422 $187,422 $2,960,996 $2,460,996 $2,460,996 $500,000 $500,000 $191,507 $191,507 $191,507 $6,501,011

$3,161,086 $3,011,086
$150,000 $187,422 $187,422 $2,960,996 $2,460,996 $2,460,996 $500,000 $500,000 $191,507 $191,507 $191,507 $6,501,011

305.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($578)

($578)

305.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$20,550

$20,550

305.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$21,106

$21,106

($578) $20,550 $21,106

($578) $20,550 $21,106

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305.4 Replace funds with Tobacco Stamp Administration fees.

State General Funds Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($1,076,862) $1,076,862
$0

($1,076,862) $1,076,862
$0

($1,076,862) $1,076,862
$0

($1,076,862) $1,076,862
$0

305.5 Replace funds with coin operated amusement machine licensing and administration fees authorized in HB1055 (2010 Session) and SB454 (2010 Session).

State General Funds Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($600,000) $600,000
$0

($600,000) $600,000
$0

($600,000) $600,000
$0

($600,000) $600,000
$0

305.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$91,153

$74,470

$85,666

305.7 Increase funds for compliance investigators estimated to increase revenue collections by $6,450,000 in FY2012. (CC:Increase funds for compliance investigators)

State General Funds

$2,755,000

$983,000

305.8 Increase funds for compliance auditors estimated to increase revenue collections by $1,334,000 in FY2012. (CC:Increase funds for compliance auditors)

State General Funds

$325,000

$195,000

305.100 -Industry Regulation

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regulation of the distribution, sale, and consumption of alcoholic beverages, tobacco products; ensure all coin

operated amusement machines are properly licensed and decaled; and conduct checkpoints in areas where reports indicate the use of dyed fuels in on-road

vehicles.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,525,302

$1,616,455

$4,679,772

$2,788,968

State General Funds

$1,375,302

$1,466,455

$4,529,772

$2,638,968

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$187,422

$187,422

$187,422

$187,422

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$187,422

$187,422

$187,422

$187,422

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$4,637,858

$4,637,858

$4,637,858

$4,637,858

Sales and Services

$4,137,858

$4,137,858

$4,137,858

$4,137,858

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$4,137,858

$4,137,858

$4,137,858

$4,137,858

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$191,507

$191,507

$191,507

$191,507

State Funds Transfers

$191,507

$191,507

$191,507

$191,507

Agency to Agency Contracts

$191,507

$191,507

$191,507

$191,507

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,542,089

$6,633,242

$9,696,559

$7,805,755

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Office of Special Investigations

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate fraudulent taxpayer and criminal activities involving Department efforts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,168,402 $2,168,402 $2,168,402

$2,168,402 $2,168,402 $2,168,402

$2,168,402 $2,168,402 $2,168,402

$2,168,402 $2,168,402 $2,168,402

306.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($242)

($242)

($242)

($242)

306.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$7,417

$7,417

$7,417

$7,417

306.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$5,817

$5,817

$5,817

$5,817

306.4 Reduce one-time funds for equipment, uniforms, and motor vehicles provided in HB948 (2010 Session).

State General Funds

($126,000)

($126,000)

($126,000)

($126,000)

306.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$48,641

$42,324

$48,687

306.6 Increase funds for fraud detection staff estimated to increase revenue collections by $36,680,000 in FY2012. (CC:Increase funds for fraud detection staff)

State General Funds

$632,000

$632,000

306.98 Change the name of the Litigations and Investigations program to Office of Special Investigations. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

306.100 -Office of Special Investigations

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate fraudulent taxpayer and criminal activities involving Department efforts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,055,394

$2,104,035

$2,729,718

State General Funds

$2,055,394

$2,104,035

$2,729,718

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,055,394

$2,104,035

$2,729,718

$2,736,081 $2,736,081 $2,736,081

Local Government Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist local tax officials with the administration of state tax laws and administer the unclaimed property unit.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,136,412 $2,136,412 $2,246,702 $2,246,702 $2,246,702 $4,383,114

$2,136,412 $2,136,412 $2,246,702 $2,246,702 $2,246,702 $4,383,114

$2,136,412 $2,136,412 $2,246,702 $2,246,702 $2,246,702 $4,383,114

$2,136,412 $2,136,412 $2,246,702 $2,246,702 $2,246,702 $4,383,114

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307.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($443)

($443)

307.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$38,938

$38,938

307.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$21,157

$21,157

307.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$74,113

($443) $38,938 $21,157 $64,488

($443) $38,938 $21,157 $74,183

307.100 -Local Government Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist local tax officials with the administration of state tax laws and administer the unclaimed property unit.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,196,064

$2,270,177

$2,260,552

$2,270,247

State General Funds

$2,196,064

$2,270,177

$2,260,552

$2,270,247

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,246,702

$2,246,702

$2,246,702

$2,246,702

Sales and Services

$2,246,702

$2,246,702

$2,246,702

$2,246,702

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$2,246,702

$2,246,702

$2,246,702

$2,246,702

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,442,766

$4,516,879

$4,507,254

$4,516,949

Local Tax Officials Retirement and FICA

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide state retirement benefits and employer share of FICA to local tax officials.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000

$1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000

$1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000

$1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000

308.1 Increase funds for payments to the Employee Retirement System (ERS) for county tax officials. (H and S:Increase funds to meet the annual required contribution as required by the latest actuarial report)

State General Funds

$601,163

$5,984,996

$5,984,996

$5,984,996

308.100 -Local Tax Officials Retirement and FICA

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide state retirement benefits and employer share of FICA to local tax officials.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,601,163

$6,984,996

$6,984,996

State General Funds

$1,601,163

$6,984,996

$6,984,996

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,601,163

$6,984,996

$6,984,996

$6,984,996 $6,984,996 $6,984,996

Motor Vehicle Registration and Titling

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to establish motor vehicle ownership by maintaining title and registration records and validate rebuilt vehicles for road-

worthiness for new title issuance.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Fees Retained for License Plate Production Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,690,777 $4,690,777 $1,226,479 $1,226,479 $9,946,558 $9,946,558 $3,926,892 $6,019,666 $15,863,814

$4,690,777 $4,690,777 $1,226,479 $1,226,479 $9,946,558 $9,946,558 $3,926,892 $6,019,666 $15,863,814

$4,690,777 $4,690,777 $1,226,479 $1,226,479 $9,946,558 $9,946,558 $3,926,892 $6,019,666 $15,863,814

$4,690,777 $4,690,777 $1,226,479 $1,226,479 $9,946,558 $9,946,558 $3,926,892 $6,019,666 $15,863,814

309.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($1,592)

($1,592)

309.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$218,175

$218,175

309.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$50,860

$50,860

309.4 Reduce funds for county tag printers.

State General Funds

($686,194)

($686,194)

309.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$221,480

($1,592) $218,175
$50,860 ($686,194) $192,717

($1,592) $218,175
$50,860 ($686,194) $221,691

309.100 -Motor Vehicle Registration and Titling

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to establish motor vehicle ownership by maintaining title and registration records and validate rebuilt vehicles for road-

worthiness for new title issuance.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,272,026

$4,493,506

$4,464,743

$4,493,717

State General Funds

$4,272,026

$4,493,506

$4,464,743

$4,493,717

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,226,479

$1,226,479

$1,226,479

$1,226,479

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,226,479

$1,226,479

$1,226,479

$1,226,479

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$9,946,558

$9,946,558

$9,946,558

$9,946,558

Sales and Services

$9,946,558

$9,946,558

$9,946,558

$9,946,558

Fees Retained for License Plate Production

$3,926,892

$3,926,892

$3,926,892

$3,926,892

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$6,019,666

$6,019,666

$6,019,666

$6,019,666

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$15,445,063 $15,666,543 $15,637,780 $15,666,754

Revenue Processing

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that all tax payments are received, credited, and deposited according to sound business practices and the law, and

to ensure that all tax returns are reviewed and recorded to accurately update taxpayer information.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,838,818 $11,838,818 $11,838,818

$11,838,818 $11,838,818 $11,838,818

$11,838,818 $11,838,818 $11,838,818

$11,838,818 $11,838,818 $11,838,818

310.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($1,222)

($1,222)

310.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$106,615

$106,615

310.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$38,454

$38,454

310.4 Reduce funds to reflect efficiencies in operations resulting from an increase in e-filing.

State General Funds

($165,352)

($165,352)

310.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$175,283

310.6 Increase funds for additional workers in the processing center.

State General Funds

($1,222) $106,615
$38,454 ($165,352) $152,519 $1,200,000

($1,222) $106,615
$38,454 ($165,352) $175,449 $2,350,000

310.100 -Revenue Processing

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that all tax payments are received, credited, and deposited according to sound business practices and the law, and

to ensure that all tax returns are reviewed and recorded to accurately update taxpayer information.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$11,817,313 $11,992,596 $13,169,832 $14,342,762

State General Funds

$11,817,313 $11,992,596 $13,169,832 $14,342,762

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,817,313 $11,992,596 $13,169,832 $14,342,762

Tax Compliance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to audit tax accounts, ensure compliance, and collect on delinquent accounts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$30,426,085 $30,426,085 $13,577,790
$222,000 $222,000 $13,355,790 $13,355,790 $44,003,875

$30,426,085 $30,426,085 $13,577,790
$222,000 $222,000 $13,355,790 $13,355,790 $44,003,875

$30,426,085 $30,426,085 $13,577,790
$222,000 $222,000 $13,355,790 $13,355,790 $44,003,875

$30,426,085 $30,426,085 $13,577,790
$222,000 $222,000 $13,355,790 $13,355,790 $44,003,875

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311.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($4,688)

($4,688)

($4,688)

($4,688)

311.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$306,712

$306,712

$306,712

$306,712

311.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$194,536

$194,536

$194,536

$194,536

311.4 Replace funds with fees associated with issuing garnishments against delinquent personal income tax filers. (S and CC:Reflect projected revenues)

State General Funds Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($2,000,000) $2,000,000
$0

($2,000,000) $2,000,000
$0

($1,000,000) $1,000,000
$0

($1,000,000) $1,000,000
$0

311.5 Replace funds with additional Cost of Collection fees.

State General Funds Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($808,203) $808,203
$0

($808,203) $808,203
$0

($808,203) $808,203
$0

($808,203) $808,203
$0

311.6 Replace funds with additional FiFa fee revenue. (S and CC:Reflect projected revenues)

State General Funds Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($525,000) $525,000
$0

($525,000) $525,000
$0

($1,525,000) $1,525,000
$0

($1,525,000) $1,525,000
$0

311.7 Increase funds to annualize funding added in HB947 (2010 Session) for personnel as a Special Project for additional tax compliance officers and revenue agents.

State General Funds

$8,716,250

$8,716,250

$8,716,250

$8,716,250

311.8 Reduce funds added in HB947 (2010 Session) in the Special Project - Tax Compliance Auditors program.

State General Funds

($9,175,000) ($9,175,000) ($9,175,000) ($9,175,000)

311.9 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$761,120

$662,275

$761,844

311.10 Increase funds for out of state auditors estimated to increase revenue collections by $9,000,000 in FY2012. (CC:Increase funds for out of state auditors)

State General Funds

$3,960,000

$1,900,000

311.11 Increase funds for in-state auditors estimated to increase revenue collections by $8,000,000 in FY2012.

State General Funds

$4,150,000

$0

311.12 Increase funds for revenue agents estimated to increase revenue collections by $49,725,000 in FY2012. (CC:Increase funds for revenue agents)

State General Funds

$7,720,000

$3,630,000

311.13 Increase funds for staff at an additional regional office estimated to increase revenue collections by $9,750,000 in FY2012. (CC:Increase funds for staff at an additional regional office)

State General Funds

$1,513,000

$2,093,000

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311.100 -Tax Compliance

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to audit tax accounts, ensure compliance, and collect on delinquent accounts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$27,130,692 $27,891,812 $45,135,967

State General Funds

$27,130,692 $27,891,812 $45,135,967

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$16,910,993 $16,910,993 $16,910,993

Intergovernmental Transfers

$222,000

$222,000

$222,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$222,000

$222,000

$222,000

Sales and Services

$16,688,993 $16,688,993 $16,688,993

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$16,688,993 $16,688,993 $16,688,993

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$44,041,685 $44,802,805 $62,046,960

$35,515,536 $35,515,536 $16,910,993
$222,000 $222,000 $16,688,993 $16,688,993 $52,426,529

Tax Policy

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to conduct all administrative appeals of tax assessments; draft regulations for taxes collected by the department; support the

State Board of Equalization; and draft letter rulings and provide research and analysis related to all tax law and policy inquiries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,399,864 $1,399,864
$400,000 $100,000 $100,000 $300,000 $300,000 $1,799,864

$1,399,864 $1,399,864
$400,000 $100,000 $100,000 $300,000 $300,000 $1,799,864

$1,399,864 $1,399,864
$400,000 $100,000 $100,000 $300,000 $300,000 $1,799,864

$1,399,864 $1,399,864
$400,000 $100,000 $100,000 $300,000 $300,000 $1,799,864

312.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($160)

($160)

312.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$1,236

$1,236

312.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$7,928

$7,928

312.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$51,331

312.98 Change the name of the Tax Law and Policy program to Tax Policy. (S:YES)(CC:YES)

State General Funds

($160) $1,236 $7,928 $44,665
$0

($160) $1,236 $7,928 $51,380
$0

312.100 -Tax Policy

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to conduct all administrative appeals of tax assessments; draft regulations for taxes collected by the department; support the

State Board of Equalization; and draft letter rulings and provide research and analysis related to all tax law and policy inquiries.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,408,868 $1,408,868
$400,000 $100,000 $100,000 $300,000 $300,000 $1,808,868

$1,460,199 $1,460,199
$400,000 $100,000 $100,000 $300,000 $300,000 $1,860,199

$1,453,533 $1,453,533
$400,000 $100,000 $100,000 $300,000 $300,000 $1,853,533

$1,460,248 $1,460,248
$400,000 $100,000 $100,000 $300,000 $300,000 $1,860,248

Technology Support Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support the department in information technology and provide electronic filing services to taxpayers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$22,443,637 $22,443,637 $22,443,637

$22,443,637 $22,443,637 $22,443,637

$22,443,637 $22,443,637 $22,443,637

$22,443,637 $22,443,637 $22,443,637

313.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($932)

($932)

313.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$690,526

$690,526

313.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$82,931

$82,931

313.4 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($555,205)

($555,205)

313.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$398,906

($932) $690,526
$82,931 ($555,205) $347,101

($932) $690,526
$82,931 ($555,205) $399,286

313.100 -Technology Support Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support the department in information technology and provide electronic filing services to taxpayers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$22,660,957 $23,059,863 $23,008,058 $23,060,243

State General Funds

$22,660,957 $23,059,863 $23,008,058 $23,060,243

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$22,660,957 $23,059,863 $23,008,058 $23,060,243

The Department is authorized, per OCGA 40-2-31, to retain $3.88 per license plate manufactured and issued. The Department is not authorized to retain the $1.00 county allocation from the manufacturing fee even if the Department directly issues the license plate.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Reserved Fund Balances Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$31,415,522 $31,415,522
$85,000 $85,000 $1,670,418 $41,900 $1,628,518 $33,170,940

$31,415,522 $31,415,522
$85,000 $85,000 $1,670,418 $41,900 $1,628,518 $33,170,940

$31,415,522 $31,415,522
$85,000 $85,000 $1,670,418 $41,900 $1,628,518 $33,170,940

Section Total - Final

$29,471,765 $29,465,635

$29,471,765 $29,465,635

$85,000

$85,000

$85,000

$85,000

$1,670,418

$1,670,418

$41,900

$41,900

$1,628,518 $31,227,183

$1,628,518 $31,221,053

$29,716,380 $29,716,380
$85,000 $85,000 $1,744,930 $41,900 $74,512 $1,628,518 $31,546,310

$31,415,522 $31,415,522
$85,000 $85,000 $1,670,418 $41,900 $1,628,518 $33,170,940
$29,921,987 $29,921,987
$85,000 $85,000 $1,670,418 $41,900
$1,628,518 $31,677,405

Archives and Records

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain the archives of the state; document and interpret the history of the Georgia State Capitol building; and assist

State Agencies with adequately documenting their activities, administering their records management programs, scheduling their records, and transferring their

non-current records to the State Records Center.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Sales and Services Record Center Storage Fees Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,643,588 $4,643,588
$532,671 $21,900 $21,900
$510,771 $435,771
$75,000 $5,176,259

$4,643,588 $4,643,588
$532,671 $21,900 $21,900
$510,771 $435,771
$75,000 $5,176,259

$4,643,588 $4,643,588
$532,671 $21,900 $21,900
$510,771 $435,771
$75,000 $5,176,259

$4,643,588 $4,643,588
$532,671 $21,900 $21,900
$510,771 $435,771
$75,000 $5,176,259

314.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to Workers' Compensation premiums. State General Funds

($7,092)

($7,092)

($12,469)

($12,469)

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314.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($52,795)

($52,795)

($41,751)

($41,751)

314.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$21,592

$21,592

$21,592

$21,592

314.4 Reduce funds for three vacant positions.

State General Funds

($66,195)

($66,195)

($66,195)

($66,195)

314.5 Reduce funds for operations and replace with other funds.

State General Funds

($48,000)

($48,000)

($48,000)

($48,000)

314.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$55,798

$48,552

$55,851

314.7 Reduce funds for personnel and reflect savings from reduced hours and security contract. (S and CC:Restore funds to allow the Archives building to remain open to the public one day each week)

State General Funds

($260,458)

($130,458)

($130,458)

314.100 -Archives and Records

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain the archives of the state; document and interpret the history of the Georgia State Capitol building; and assist

State Agencies with adequately documenting their activities, administering their records management programs, scheduling their records, and transferring their

non-current records to the State Records Center.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,491,098

$4,286,438

$4,414,859

$4,422,158

State General Funds

$4,491,098

$4,286,438

$4,414,859

$4,422,158

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$532,671

$532,671

$532,671

$532,671

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$21,900

$21,900

$21,900

$21,900

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$21,900

$21,900

$21,900

$21,900

Sales and Services

$510,771

$510,771

$510,771

$510,771

Record Center Storage Fees

$435,771

$435,771

$435,771

$435,771

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$75,000

$75,000

$75,000

$75,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,023,769

$4,819,109

$4,947,530

$4,954,829

Corporations

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to accept and review filings made pursuant to statutes; to issue certifications of records on file; and to provide general

information to the public on all filed entities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,266,854 $1,266,854
$739,512 $739,512 $739,512 $2,006,366

$1,266,854 $1,266,854
$739,512 $739,512 $739,512 $2,006,366

$1,266,854 $1,266,854
$739,512 $739,512 $739,512 $2,006,366

$1,266,854 $1,266,854
$739,512 $739,512 $739,512 $2,006,366

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315.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($1,934)

($1,934)

315.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($14,403)

($14,403)

315.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$5,891

$5,891

315.4 Reduce funds for two vacant positions. (H and S:Reflect actual salaries and benefits savings)

State General Funds

($68,455)

($88,940)

315.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$55,471

($3,235) ($4,633) $5,891 ($88,940) $48,267

($3,235) ($4,633) $5,891 ($88,940) $55,524

315.100 -Corporations

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to accept and review filings made pursuant to statutes; to issue certifications of records on file; and to provide general

information to the public on all filed entities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,187,953

$1,222,939

$1,224,204

$1,231,461

State General Funds

$1,187,953

$1,222,939

$1,224,204

$1,231,461

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$739,512

$739,512

$739,512

$739,512

Sales and Services

$739,512

$739,512

$739,512

$739,512

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$739,512

$739,512

$739,512

$739,512

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,927,465

$1,962,451

$1,963,716

$1,970,973

Elections

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer all duties imposed upon the Secretary of State by providing all required filing and public information services,

performing all certification and commissioning duties required by law and assisting candidates, local governments, and citizens in interpreting and complying

with all election, voter registration and financial disclosure laws.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,889,561 $4,889,561
$85,000 $85,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $5,024,561

$4,889,561 $4,889,561
$85,000 $85,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $5,024,561

$4,889,561 $4,889,561
$85,000 $85,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $5,024,561

$4,889,561 $4,889,561
$85,000 $85,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $5,024,561

316.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to Workers' Compensation premiums. State General Funds

($7,466)

($7,466)

($4,696)

($4,696)

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316.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($55,591)

($55,591)

($194,810)

316.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$22,736

$22,736

$22,736

316.4 Reduce funds for two vacant ballot builder positions and use services provided under contract with Kennesaw State University.

State General Funds

($111,526)

($111,526)

($111,526)

316.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$47,547

$41,372

($194,810) $22,736
($111,526) $47,592

316.100 -Elections

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer all duties imposed upon the Secretary of State by providing all required filing and public information services,

performing all certification and commissioning duties required by law and assisting candidates, local governments, and citizens in interpreting and complying

with all election, voter registration and financial disclosure laws.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,737,714

$4,785,261

$4,642,637

$4,648,857

State General Funds

$4,737,714

$4,785,261

$4,642,637

$4,648,857

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$85,000

$85,000

$85,000

$85,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$85,000

$85,000

$85,000

$85,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

Sales and Services

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,872,714

$4,920,261

$4,777,637

$4,783,857

Office Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to the Office of Secretary of State and its attached agencies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,008,295 $6,008,295
$128,235 $128,235 $128,235 $6,136,530

$6,008,295 $6,008,295
$128,235 $128,235 $128,235 $6,136,530

$6,008,295 $6,008,295
$128,235 $128,235 $128,235 $6,136,530

$6,008,295 $6,008,295
$128,235 $128,235 $128,235 $6,136,530

317.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($9,174)

($9,174)

317.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($68,311)

($68,311)

317.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$27,938

$27,938

($115) ($33,823) $27,938

($115) ($33,823) $27,938

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317.4 Reduce funds for eight vacant positions. (S and CC:Restore funds for the Tifton office)

State General Funds

($446,833)

($446,833)

($396,833)

($338,330)

317.5 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($66,000)

($66,000)

($66,000)

($66,000)

317.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$167,989

$146,173

$168,149

317.7 Reduce funds and direct the agency to outsource payroll functions to the State Accounting Office's Shared Services initiative starting December 1, 2011. (CC:Complete a transition plan by January 1, 2012 to outsource payroll functions to the SAO's Shared Services initiative)

State General Funds

($25,287)

$0

317.100 -Office Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to the Office of Secretary of State and its attached agencies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,445,915

$5,613,904

$5,660,348

$5,766,114

State General Funds

$5,445,915

$5,613,904

$5,660,348

$5,766,114

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$128,235

$128,235

$128,235

$128,235

Sales and Services

$128,235

$128,235

$128,235

$128,235

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$128,235

$128,235

$128,235

$128,235

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,574,150

$5,742,139

$5,788,583

$5,894,349

Professional Licensing Boards

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public health and welfare by supporting all operations of Boards which license professions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,993,419 $6,993,419
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $7,143,419

$6,993,419 $6,993,419
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $7,143,419

$6,993,419 $6,993,419
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $7,143,419

$6,993,419 $6,993,419
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $7,143,419

318.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($10,679)

($10,679)

318.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS). (CC:Increase funds)

State General Funds

($79,511)

($79,511)

318.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$32,519

$32,519

318.4 Reduce funds for seven vacant positions. (H and S:Eliminate four additional positions)

State General Funds

($218,415)

($477,458)

($34,679) $6,257 $32,519
($477,458)

($34,679) $6,257 $32,519
($477,458)

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318.5 Reduce funds for board member per diems.

State General Funds

($40,000)

($40,000)

($40,000)

($40,000)

318.6 Reduce funds by eliminating the requirement for the Pharmacy Board state exam and using the national pharmacy exam for licensing. (H:NO)(S:NO)

State General Funds

($24,000)

$0

$0

$0

318.7 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$168,886

$146,953

$169,046

318.8 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($22,000)

($22,000)

($22,000)

318.9 Transfer funds from the Office of Customer Service to retain revenue-generating personnel and sustain current services to businesses. (CC:Transfer funds from Customer Service in the Office of Consumer Protection to retain revenue-generating personnel and sustain current services to businesses)

State General Funds

$200,000

$200,000

318.100 -Professional Licensing Boards

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public health and welfare by supporting all operations of Boards which license professions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,653,333

$6,565,176

$6,805,011

$6,827,104

State General Funds

$6,653,333

$6,565,176

$6,805,011

$6,827,104

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

Sales and Services

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,803,333

$6,715,176

$6,955,011

$6,977,104

Securities

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for the administration and enforcement of the Georgia Securities Act, the Georgia Charitable Solicitations Act,

and the Georgia Cemetery Act. Functions under each act include registration, examinations, investigation, and administrative enforcement actions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,048,116 $1,048,116
$50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $1,098,116

$1,048,116 $1,048,116
$50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $1,098,116

$1,048,116 $1,048,116
$50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $1,098,116

$1,048,116 $1,048,116
$50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $1,098,116

319.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($1,600)

319.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($11,916)

($1,600) ($11,916)

($7,310) ($13,767)

($7,310) ($13,767)

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319.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$4,874

$4,874

319.4 Reduce funds for two vacant positions. (H and S:Recognize two additional vacancies)

State General Funds

($123,491)

($231,994)

319.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$19,748

$4,874 ($231,994)
$17,183

$4,874 ($231,994)
$19,766

319.100 -Securities

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for the administration and enforcement of the Georgia Securities Act, the Georgia Charitable Solicitations Act,

and the Georgia Cemetery Act. Functions under each act include registration, examinations, investigation, and administrative enforcement actions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$915,983

$827,228

$817,102

$819,685

State General Funds

$915,983

$827,228

$817,102

$819,685

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

Sales and Services

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$965,983

$877,228

$867,102

$869,685

Commission on the Holocaust, Georgia

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to teach the lessons of the Holocaust to present and future generations of Georgians in order to create an awareness of the

enormity of the crimes of prejudice and inhumanity.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$261,500 $261,500
$20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $281,500

$261,500 $261,500
$20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $281,500

$261,500 $261,500
$20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $281,500

$261,500 $261,500
$20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $281,500

320.1 Reduce funds for operations. (H:Provide for the salaries of two positions and enhance private fundraising opportunities)(CC:Enhance private fundraising opportunities)

State General Funds

($19,972)

($47,217)

($19,972)

($30,000)

320.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$10,379

$9,031

$10,388

320.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$515

$515

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320.100 -Commission on the Holocaust, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to teach the lessons of the Holocaust to present and future generations of Georgians in order to create an awareness of the

enormity of the crimes of prejudice and inhumanity.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$241,528

$224,662

$251,074

$242,403

State General Funds

$241,528

$224,662

$251,074

$242,403

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$261,528

$244,662

$271,074

$262,403

Drugs and Narcotics Agency, Georgia

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide enforcement and oversee all laws and regulations pertaining to controlled substances and dangerous drugs, and

to ensure only licensed facilities or persons dispense or distribute pharmaceuticals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,097,674 $2,097,674 $2,097,674

$2,097,674 $2,097,674 $2,097,674

$2,097,674 $2,097,674 $2,097,674

$2,097,674 $2,097,674 $2,097,674

321.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums. (CC:Increase funds)

State General Funds

($3,203)

($3,203)

$2,713

$2,713

321.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($1,962)

($1,962)

($1,962)

($1,962)

321.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$9,754

$9,754

$9,754

$9,754

321.4 Reduce funds for two vacant compliance investigator positions.

State General Funds

($157,415)

($157,415)

($157,415)

($157,415)

321.5 Reduce funds for motor vehicles to accurately reflect the needs of a reduced investigation staff.

State General Funds

($42,000)

($42,000)

($42,000)

($42,000)

321.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$41,711

$36,294

$41,751

321.99

CC: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the general public by providing an enforcement presence to oversee all laws and regulations pertaining to controlled substances and dangerous drugs. Senate: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the general public by providing an enforcement presence to oversee all laws and regulations pertaining to controlled substances and dangerous drugs. House: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the general public by providing an enforcement presence to oversee all laws and regulations pertaining to controlled substances and dangerous drugs. Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the general public by providing an enforcement presence to

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oversee all laws and regulations pertaining to controlled substances and dangerous drugs.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

321.100 -Drugs and Narcotics Agency, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the general public by providing an enforcement presence to oversee all laws and

regulations pertaining to controlled substances and dangerous drugs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,902,848

$1,944,559

$1,945,058

$1,950,515

State General Funds

$1,902,848

$1,944,559

$1,945,058

$1,950,515

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,902,848

$1,944,559

$1,945,058

$1,950,515

Real Estate Commission

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer the license law for real estate brokers and salespersons and to provide administrative support to the Georgia

Real Estate Appraisers Board in their administration of the Real Estate Appraisal.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,075,394 $3,075,394 $3,075,394

$3,075,394 $3,075,394 $3,075,394

$3,075,394 $3,075,394 $3,075,394

$3,075,394 $3,075,394 $3,075,394

322.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to Workers' Compensation premiums. (CC:Increase funds)

State General Funds

($4,696)

($4,696)

322.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$281

$281

322.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$14,300

$14,300

322.4 Reduce funds for positions vacated by retirement and reduce use of hourly employees.

State General Funds

($210,000)

($210,000)

322.5 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($10,000)

($10,000)

322.6 Reduce funds for contracts.

State General Funds

($17,252)

($17,252)

322.7 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$69,419

322.8 Replace funds for intake positions with licensee education functions.

State General Funds Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,338 $281
$14,300 ($210,000) ($10,000) ($17,252)
$60,403 ($74,512) $74,512
$0

$7,338 $281
$14,300 ($210,000) ($10,000) ($17,252)
$69,484 $0 $0 $0

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322.100 -Real Estate Commission

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer the license law for real estate brokers and salespersons and to provide administrative support to the Georgia

Real Estate Appraisers Board in their administration of the Real Estate Appraisal.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,848,027

$2,917,446

$2,845,952

$2,929,545

State General Funds

$2,848,027

$2,917,446

$2,845,952

$2,929,545

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$74,512

Reserved Fund Balances

$74,512

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$74,512

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,848,027

$2,917,446

$2,920,464

$2,929,545

State Ethics Commission

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the integrity of the democratic process and ensure compliance by candidates, public officials, non-candidate

campaign committees, lobbyists and vendors with Georgia's Campaign and Financial Disclosure requirements.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,131,121 $1,131,121 $1,131,121

$1,131,121 $1,131,121 $1,131,121

$1,131,121 $1,131,121 $1,131,121

$1,131,121 $1,131,121 $1,131,121

323.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to Workers' Compensation premiums. (CC:Increase funds)

State General Funds

($1,727)

($1,727)

323.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($832)

($832)

323.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$5,260

$5,260

323.4 Reduce funds by deferring the hiring of one software programmer and one database administrator.

State General Funds

($86,456)

($86,456)

323.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$30,656

323.6 Increase funds for certified mailings per HB232 (2011 session).

State General Funds

$4,367 ($832) $5,260 ($86,456) $26,675 $30,000

$4,367 ($832) $5,260 ($86,456) $30,685
$0

323.100 -State Ethics Commission

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the integrity of the democratic process and ensure compliance by candidates, public officials, non-candidate

campaign committees, lobbyists and vendors with Georgia's Campaign and Financial Disclosure requirements.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,047,366

$1,078,022

$1,110,135

$1,084,145

State General Funds

$1,047,366

$1,078,022

$1,110,135

$1,084,145

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,047,366

$1,078,022

$1,110,135

$1,084,145

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Watershed Rehabilitation Program CFDA10.916 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Intergovernmental Transfers
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Federal Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$2,774,843 $2,774,843 $4,062,442 $2,053,194 $2,009,248
$615,498 $42,237
$573,261 $539,920 $281,489 $258,431 $7,992,703

$2,774,843 $2,774,843 $4,062,442 $2,053,194 $2,009,248
$615,498 $42,237
$573,261 $539,920 $281,489 $258,431 $7,992,703

$2,774,843 $2,774,843 $4,062,442 $2,053,194 $2,009,248
$615,498 $42,237
$573,261 $539,920 $281,489 $258,431 $7,992,703

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Intergovernmental Transfers
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Federal Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$2,546,076

$2,585,361

$2,546,076

$2,585,361

$2,009,248

$2,009,248

$2,009,248

$2,009,248

$615,498

$615,498

$42,237

$42,237

$573,261

$573,261

$539,920

$539,920

$281,489

$281,489

$258,431

$258,431

$5,710,742

$5,750,027

$2,602,413 $2,602,413 $2,009,248 $2,009,248
$615,498 $42,237
$573,261 $539,920 $281,489 $258,431 $5,767,079

Commission Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect, conserve, and improve the soil and water resources of the State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$710,670 $710,670 $710,670

$710,670 $710,670 $710,670

$710,670 $710,670 $710,670

324.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($2,845)

324.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($1,068)

($2,845) ($1,068)

($2,845) ($1,068)

$2,774,843 $2,774,843 $4,062,442 $2,053,194 $2,009,248
$615,498 $42,237
$573,261 $539,920 $281,489 $258,431 $7,992,703
$2,585,421 $2,585,421 $2,009,248 $2,009,248
$615,498 $42,237
$573,261 $539,920 $281,489 $258,431 $5,750,087
$710,670 $710,670 $710,670
($2,845)
($1,068)

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324.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$4,847

$4,847

324.4 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($8,909)

($8,909)

324.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$18,627

$4,847 ($8,909) $16,208

$4,847 ($8,909) $18,644

324.100 -Commission Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect, conserve, and improve the soil and water resources of the State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$702,695

$721,322

$718,903

State General Funds

$702,695

$721,322

$718,903

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$702,695

$721,322

$718,903

$721,339 $721,339 $721,339

Conservation of Agricultural Water Supplies

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to conserve ground and surface water in Georgia by increasing the uniformity and efficiency of agricultural water irrigation

systems, by installing meters on sites with permits for agricultural use to obtain data on agricultural water usage, and by administering the use of federal funds

to construct and renovate agricultural water catchments.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$258,745 $258,745 $1,796,148 $1,796,148 $511,686 $511,686 $511,686 $2,566,579

$258,745 $258,745 $1,796,148 $1,796,148 $511,686 $511,686 $511,686 $2,566,579

$258,745 $258,745 $1,796,148 $1,796,148 $511,686 $511,686 $511,686 $2,566,579

$258,745 $258,745 $1,796,148 $1,796,148 $511,686 $511,686 $511,686 $2,566,579

325.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($2,246)

($2,246)

325.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($175)

($175)

325.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$1,060

$1,060

325.4 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($28,037)

($28,037)

325.5 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($422)

($422)

($2,246) ($175) $1,060
($28,037) ($422)

($2,246) ($175) $1,060
($28,037) ($422)

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325.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan. State General Funds

$4,606

$4,008

$4,610

325.100 -Conservation of Agricultural Water Supplies

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to conserve ground and surface water in Georgia by increasing the uniformity and efficiency of agricultural water irrigation

systems, by installing meters on sites with permits for agricultural use to obtain data on agricultural water usage, and by administering the use of federal funds

to construct and renovate agricultural water catchments.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$228,925

$233,531

$232,933

$233,535

State General Funds

$228,925

$233,531

$232,933

$233,535

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,796,148

$1,796,148

$1,796,148

$1,796,148

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,796,148

$1,796,148

$1,796,148

$1,796,148

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$511,686

$511,686

$511,686

$511,686

Intergovernmental Transfers

$511,686

$511,686

$511,686

$511,686

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$511,686

$511,686

$511,686

$511,686

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,536,759

$2,541,365

$2,540,767

$2,541,369

Conservation of Soil and Water Resources

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to conserve Georgia's rural and urban natural resources by providing grants to encourage the reduction of erosion and

other non-point source pollution from agricultural lands, by providing technical assistance teaching best management practices on erosion and sedimentation

control to landowners and local governments, by certifying erosion and sedimentation control personnel, and by reviewing and approving erosion and

sedimentation control plans for soil and water conservation districts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts Federal Funds Transfers FF Water Quality Management Planning CFDA66.454
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,464,183 $1,464,183
$213,100 $213,100 $103,812
$42,237 $42,237 $61,575 $61,575 $539,920 $281,489 $281,489 $258,431 $258,431 $2,321,015

$1,464,183 $1,464,183
$213,100 $213,100 $103,812
$42,237 $42,237 $61,575 $61,575 $539,920 $281,489 $281,489 $258,431 $258,431 $2,321,015

$1,464,183 $1,464,183
$213,100 $213,100 $103,812
$42,237 $42,237 $61,575 $61,575 $539,920 $281,489 $281,489 $258,431 $258,431 $2,321,015

$1,464,183 $1,464,183
$213,100 $213,100 $103,812
$42,237 $42,237 $61,575 $61,575 $539,920 $281,489 $281,489 $258,431 $258,431 $2,321,015

326.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums. State General Funds

($9,285)

($9,285)

($9,285)

($9,285)

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326.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($660)

($660)

326.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$8,331

$8,331

326.4 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($56,664)

($56,664)

326.5 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($73,662)

($99,123)

326.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$37,859

($660) $8,331 ($56,664) ($73,662) $32,942

($660) $8,331 ($56,664) ($99,123) $37,894

326.100 -Conservation of Soil and Water Resources

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to conserve Georgia's rural and urban natural resources by providing grants to encourage the reduction of erosion and

other non-point source pollution from agricultural lands, by providing technical assistance teaching best management practices on erosion and sedimentation

control to landowners and local governments, by certifying erosion and sedimentation control personnel, and by reviewing and approving erosion and

sedimentation control plans for soil and water conservation districts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,332,243

$1,344,641

$1,365,185

$1,344,676

State General Funds

$1,332,243

$1,344,641

$1,365,185

$1,344,676

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$213,100

$213,100

$213,100

$213,100

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$213,100

$213,100

$213,100

$213,100

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$103,812

$103,812

$103,812

$103,812

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$42,237

$42,237

$42,237

$42,237

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$42,237

$42,237

$42,237

$42,237

Intergovernmental Transfers

$61,575

$61,575

$61,575

$61,575

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$61,575

$61,575

$61,575

$61,575

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$539,920

$539,920

$539,920

$539,920

State Funds Transfers

$281,489

$281,489

$281,489

$281,489

Agency to Agency Contracts

$281,489

$281,489

$281,489

$281,489

Federal Funds Transfers

$258,431

$258,431

$258,431

$258,431

FF Water Quality Management Planning CFDA66.454

$258,431

$258,431

$258,431

$258,431

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,189,075

$2,201,473

$2,222,017

$2,201,508

U.S.D.A. Flood Control Watershed Structures

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to inspect, maintain and provide assistance to owners of USDA flood control structures so that they comply with the state

Safe Dams Act.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$152,397 $152,397 $2,053,194

$152,397 $152,397 $2,053,194

$152,397 $152,397 $2,053,194

$152,397 $152,397 $2,053,194

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ARRA-Watershed Rehabilitation Program CFDA10.916 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,053,194 $2,205,591

$2,053,194 $2,205,591

$2,053,194 $2,205,591

$2,053,194 $2,205,591

327.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($150)

($150)

327.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$151

$151

327.3 Reduce funds for watershed repair.

State General Funds

($30,000)

($30,000)

327.4 Reduce funds to reflect the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

ARRA-Watershed Rehabilitation Program CFDA10.916

($2,053,194) ($2,053,194)

327.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$843

($150) $151 ($30,000) ($2,053,194) $733

($150) $151 ($30,000) ($2,053,194) $844

327.100 -U.S.D.A. Flood Control Watershed Structures

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to inspect, maintain and provide assistance to owners of USDA flood control structures so that they comply with the state

Safe Dams Act.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$122,398

$123,241

$123,131

$123,242

State General Funds

$122,398

$123,241

$123,131

$123,242

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$122,398

$123,241

$123,131

$123,242

Water Resources and Land Use Planning

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for planning and research on water management, erosion and sedimentation control.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$188,848 $188,848 $188,848

$188,848 $188,848 $188,848

$188,848 $188,848 $188,848

$188,848 $188,848 $188,848

328.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($449)

($449)

328.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($38)

($38)

328.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$759

$759

328.4 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($4,219)

($4,219)

($449) ($38) $759 ($4,219)

($449) ($38) $759 ($4,219)

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328.5 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($86)

328.6 Reduce funds for contracts for water-related studies.

State General Funds

($25,000)

328.7 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

($86) ($25,000)
$2,811

($86) ($25,000)
$2,446

($86) ($25,000)
$2,814

328.100 -Water Resources and Land Use Planning

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for planning and research on water management, erosion and sedimentation control.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$159,815

$162,626

$162,261

State General Funds

$159,815

$162,626

$162,261

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$159,815

$162,626

$162,261

$162,629 $162,629 $162,629

Section 44: State Personnel Administration
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$1,157,723 $1,086,148
$71,575 $9,163,076 $9,163,076 $10,320,799

$1,157,723 $1,086,148
$71,575 $9,163,076 $9,163,076 $10,320,799

$1,157,723 $1,086,148
$71,575 $9,163,076 $9,163,076 $10,320,799

$1,157,723 $1,086,148
$71,575 $9,163,076 $9,163,076 $10,320,799

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$1,157,723

$1,157,723

$1,086,148

$1,086,148

$71,575

$71,575

$8,426,139

$8,426,139

$8,426,139

$8,426,139

$9,583,862

$9,583,862

$4,602,420 $4,530,845
$71,575 $7,892,030 $7,892,030 $12,494,450

$4,602,420 $4,530,845
$71,575 $7,892,030 $7,892,030 $12,494,450

Recruitment and Staffing Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide hands-on assistance via career fairs, Recruitment Advisory Council workshops, strategic recruitment planning,

and consultation services to help attract the right people with the right mix of skills, abilities, interests, and job match to meet state agencies' specific needs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers

$0 $0 $1,173,280 $1,173,280

$0 $0 $1,173,280 $1,173,280

$0 $0 $1,173,280 $1,173,280

$0 $0 $1,173,280 $1,173,280

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Merit System Assessments TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,173,280 $1,173,280

$1,173,280 $1,173,280

$1,173,280 $1,173,280

$1,173,280 $1,173,280

329.1 Reduce funds for operations. Merit System Assessments 329.2 Reduce funds for contracts. Merit System Assessments 329.3 Adjust funds to reflect expenditures. Merit System Assessments

($20,119) ($30,000)

($20,119) ($30,000)

($20,119) ($30,000) $468,081

($20,119) ($30,000) $468,081

329.100 -Recruitment and Staffing Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide hands-on assistance via career fairs, Recruitment Advisory Council workshops, strategic recruitment planning,

and consultation services to help attract the right people with the right mix of skills, abilities, interests, and job match to meet state agencies' specific needs.

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$1,123,161

$1,123,161

$1,591,242

$1,591,242

State Funds Transfers

$1,123,161

$1,123,161

$1,591,242

$1,591,242

Merit System Assessments

$1,123,161

$1,123,161

$1,591,242

$1,591,242

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,123,161

$1,123,161

$1,591,242

$1,591,242

System Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative and technical support to the agency.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Merit System Assessments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $150,433 $78,858 $78,858 $71,575 $71,575 $3,018,600 $3,018,600 $3,018,600 $3,169,033

$0 $0 $150,433 $78,858 $78,858 $71,575 $71,575 $3,018,600 $3,018,600 $3,018,600 $3,169,033

$0 $0 $150,433 $78,858 $78,858 $71,575 $71,575 $3,018,600 $3,018,600 $3,018,600 $3,169,033

$0 $0 $150,433 $78,858 $78,858 $71,575 $71,575 $3,018,600 $3,018,600 $3,018,600 $3,169,033

330.1 Remit payment to the State Treasury (Total Funds: $1,947,035). (G:YES)(H:YES)(S and CC:Add $500,000 to the payments to Treasury)

Merit System Assessments

$0

$0

$0

$0

330.2 Reduce funds for personnel.

Merit System Assessments

($253,113)

($253,113)

($253,113)

($253,113)

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330.3 Reduce funds for operations. Merit System Assessments 330.4 Reduce funds for equipment. Merit System Assessments 330.5 Reduce funds for contracts. Merit System Assessments 330.6 Adjust funds to reflect expenditures. Merit System Assessments

($36,584) ($20,000) ($116,241)

($36,584) ($20,000) ($116,241)

($36,584) ($20,000) ($116,241) $938,304

330.100 -System Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative and technical support to the agency.

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$150,433

$150,433

Reserved Fund Balances

$78,858

$78,858

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$78,858

$78,858

Sales and Services

$71,575

$71,575

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$71,575

$71,575

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$2,592,662

$2,592,662

State Funds Transfers

$2,592,662

$2,592,662

Merit System Assessments

$2,592,662

$2,592,662

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,743,095

$2,743,095

$150,433 $78,858 $78,858 $71,575 $71,575
$3,530,966 $3,530,966 $3,530,966 $3,681,399

Total Compensation and Rewards

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure fair and consistent employee compensation practices across state agencies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Merit System Assessments Merit System Training and Compensation Fees
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $1,007,290 $1,007,290 $1,007,290 $2,677,902 $2,677,902 $2,650,063 $27,839 $3,685,192

$0 $0 $1,007,290 $1,007,290 $1,007,290 $2,677,902 $2,677,902 $2,650,063 $27,839 $3,685,192

$0 $0 $1,007,290 $1,007,290 $1,007,290 $2,677,902 $2,677,902 $2,650,063 $27,839 $3,685,192

331.1 Reduce funds for operations. Merit System Assessments

($19,836)

($19,836)

($19,836)

($36,584)
($20,000)
($116,241)
$938,304
$150,433 $78,858 $78,858 $71,575 $71,575
$3,530,966 $3,530,966 $3,530,966 $3,681,399
$0 $0 $1,007,290 $1,007,290 $1,007,290 $2,677,902 $2,677,902 $2,650,063 $27,839 $3,685,192
($19,836)

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331.2 Reduce funds for contracts.
Merit System Assessments
331.3 Adjust funds to reflect expenditures.
Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Merit System Assessments TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($86,572)

($86,572)

($86,572)
$3,444,697 ($938,895) $2,505,802

($86,572)
$3,444,697 ($938,895) $2,505,802

331.100 -Total Compensation and Rewards

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure fair and consistent employee compensation practices across state agencies.

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,007,290

$1,007,290

$4,451,987

Reserved Fund Balances

$1,007,290

$1,007,290

$4,451,987

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$1,007,290

$1,007,290

$4,451,987

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$2,571,494

$2,571,494

$1,632,599

State Funds Transfers

$2,571,494

$2,571,494

$1,632,599

Merit System Assessments

$2,543,655

$2,543,655

$1,604,760

Merit System Training and Compensation Fees

$27,839

$27,839

$27,839

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,578,784

$3,578,784

$6,084,586

$4,451,987 $4,451,987 $4,451,987 $1,632,599 $1,632,599 $1,604,760
$27,839 $6,084,586

Workforce Development and Alignment

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist state agencies with recruiting, hiring and retaining employees, and to provide training opportunities and

assessments of job-related skills to assist employees in their career development.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Merit System Assessments Merit System Training and Compensation Fees
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $2,293,294 $2,293,294 $1,987,703 $305,591 $2,293,294

$0 $0 $2,293,294 $2,293,294 $1,987,703 $305,591 $2,293,294

$0 $0 $2,293,294 $2,293,294 $1,987,703 $305,591 $2,293,294

$0 $0 $2,293,294 $2,293,294 $1,987,703 $305,591 $2,293,294

332.1 Reduce funds for contracts. Merit System Assessments 332.2 Reduce funds for operations. Merit System Assessments 332.3 Adjust funds to reflect expenditures. Merit System Assessments

($124,717) ($29,755)

($124,717)

($124,717)

($124,717)

($29,755)

($29,755)

($29,755)

($1,001,599) ($1,001,599)

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332.100 -Workforce Development and Alignment

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist state agencies with recruiting, hiring and retaining employees, and to provide training opportunities and

assessments of job-related skills to assist employees in their career development.

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$2,138,822

$2,138,822

$1,137,223

$1,137,223

State Funds Transfers

$2,138,822

$2,138,822

$1,137,223

$1,137,223

Merit System Assessments

$1,833,231

$1,833,231

$831,632

$831,632

Merit System Training and Compensation Fees

$305,591

$305,591

$305,591

$305,591

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,138,822

$2,138,822

$1,137,223

$1,137,223

The Department is authorized to assess no more than $137.00 per budgeted position for the cost of departmental operations and may roll forward any unexpended prior years Merit System Assessment balance to be expended in the current fiscal year.

Section 45: Student Finance Commission and Authority, Georgia
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$805,392,439 $32,756,834 $772,635,605 $520,653 $520,653 $779,312 $779,312 $806,692,404

$805,392,439 $32,756,834 $772,635,605 $520,653 $520,653 $779,312 $779,312 $806,692,404

$805,392,439 $32,756,834 $772,635,605
$520,653 $520,653 $779,312 $779,312 $806,692,404

$805,392,439 $32,756,834 $772,635,605
$520,653 $520,653 $779,312 $779,312 $806,692,404

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$526,608,612 $649,840,771

$29,500,654 $37,102,532

$497,107,958 $612,738,239

$482,723

$482,723

$482,723

$482,723

$527,091,335 $650,323,494

$649,970,771 $37,232,532 $612,738,239
$482,723 $482,723 $650,453,494

$649,840,771 $37,102,532 $612,738,239
$482,723 $482,723 $650,323,494

Accel

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to allow students to pursue post-secondary study at approved public and private post-secondary institutions, while receiving

dual high school and college credit for courses successfully completed.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,764,625
$5,764,625 $5,764,625

$5,764,625 $0
$5,764,625 $5,764,625

$5,764,625 $0
$5,764,625 $5,764,625

$5,764,625 $0
$5,764,625 $5,764,625

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333.1 Reduce funds to reflect the lottery revenue estimate. Lottery Proceeds 333.2 Replace funds. (H:YES)(S:YES) State General Funds Lottery Proceeds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS 333.3 Increase funds to meet projected need. State General Funds

($2,080,370)

$0

$0

$0

$5,764,625 ($5,764,625)
$0

$5,764,625 ($5,764,625)
$0

$5,764,625 ($5,764,625)
$0

$735,375

$735,375

$735,375

333.100 -Accel

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to allow students to pursue post-secondary study at approved public and private post-secondary institutions, while receiving

dual high school and college credit for courses successfully completed.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,684,255

$6,500,000

$6,500,000

$6,500,000

State General Funds

$6,500,000

$6,500,000

$6,500,000

Lottery Proceeds

$3,684,255

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,684,255

$6,500,000

$6,500,000

$6,500,000

College Opportunity Grant

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to implement a needs-based grant to assist with the affordability of a college education. This grant is to be awarded as a

supplement to other grants already available and in combination with other financial assistance, not to exceed the total cost of college attendance. The grant

shall have a service component.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$15,000,000 $0
$15,000,000 $15,000,000

$15,000,000 $0
$15,000,000 $15,000,000

$15,000,000 $0
$15,000,000 $15,000,000

$15,000,000 $0
$15,000,000 $15,000,000

334.1 Reduce funds to reflect the lottery revenue estimate. (H and S:Eliminate funds for the College Opportunity Grant)

Lottery Proceeds

($5,413,283) ($15,000,000) ($15,000,000) ($15,000,000)

334.100 -College Opportunity Grant

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to implement a needs-based grant to assist with the affordability of a college education. This grant is to be awarded as a

supplement to other grants already available and in combination with other financial assistance, not to exceed the total cost of college attendance. The grant

shall have a service component.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$9,586,717

Lottery Proceeds

$9,586,717

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,586,717

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Engineer Scholarship

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide forgivable loans to Georgia residents who are engineering students at Mercer University (Macon campus) and

retain those students as engineers in the State.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$550,000 $0
$550,000 $550,000

$550,000 $0
$550,000 $550,000

$550,000 $0
$550,000 $550,000

$550,000 $0
$550,000 $550,000

335.1 Reduce funds to reflect the lottery revenue estimate. Lottery Proceeds 335.2 Replace funds. (H:YES)(S:YES) State General Funds Lottery Proceeds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS 335.3 Increase funds due to projected need. State General Funds

($198,487)

$0
$550,000 ($550,000)
$0

$0
$550,000 ($550,000)
$0
$130,000

$0
$550,000 ($550,000)
$0
$0

335.100 -Engineer Scholarship

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide forgivable loans to Georgia residents who are engineering students at Mercer University (Macon campus) and

retain those students as engineers in the State.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$351,513

$550,000

$680,000

$550,000

State General Funds

$550,000

$680,000

$550,000

Lottery Proceeds

$351,513

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$351,513

$550,000

$680,000

$550,000

Georgia Military College Scholarship

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide outstanding students with a full scholarship to attend Georgia Military College, thereby strengthening Georgia's

National Guard with their membership.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,228,708
$1,228,708 $1,228,708

$1,228,708 $0
$1,228,708 $1,228,708

$1,228,708 $0
$1,228,708 $1,228,708

$1,228,708 $0
$1,228,708 $1,228,708

336.1 Reduce funds to reflect the lottery revenue estimate. Lottery Proceeds

($443,423)

$0

$0

$0

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336.2 Replace funds. (H:YES)(S:YES)
State General Funds Lottery Proceeds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
336.3 Reduce funds to reflect actual need.
State General Funds

$1,228,708 ($1,228,708)
$0

$1,228,708 ($1,228,708)
$0

$1,228,708 ($1,228,708)
$0

($133,846)

($133,846)

($133,846)

336.100 -Georgia Military College Scholarship

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide outstanding students with a full scholarship to attend Georgia Military College, thereby strengthening Georgia's

National Guard with their membership.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$785,285

$1,094,862

$1,094,862

$1,094,862

State General Funds

$1,094,862

$1,094,862

$1,094,862

Lottery Proceeds

$785,285

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$785,285

$1,094,862

$1,094,862

$1,094,862

HERO Scholarship

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational grant assistance to members of the Georgia National Guard and U.S. Military Reservists who served

in combat zones and the spouses and children of such members.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$800,000 $800,000 $800,000

$800,000 $800,000 $800,000

$800,000 $800,000 $800,000

$800,000 $800,000 $800,000

337.100 -HERO Scholarship

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational grant assistance to members of the Georgia National Guard and U.S. Military Reservists who served

in combat zones and the spouses and children of such members.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$800,000

$800,000

$800,000

$800,000

State General Funds

$800,000

$800,000

$800,000

$800,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$800,000

$800,000

$800,000

$800,000

HOPE Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide scholarships that reward students with financial assistance in degree, diploma, and certificate programs at

eligible Georgia public and private colleges and universities, and public technical colleges.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers FF WIA Youth Activities CFDA17.259
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,985,800 $0
$6,985,800 $779,312 $779,312 $779,312
$7,765,112

$6,985,800 $0
$6,985,800 $779,312 $779,312 $779,312
$7,765,112

$6,985,800 $0
$6,985,800 $779,312 $779,312 $779,312
$7,765,112

$6,985,800 $0
$6,985,800 $779,312 $779,312 $779,312
$7,765,112

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338.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

Lottery Proceeds

($20,286)

($20,286)

338.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Lottery Proceeds

$25,288

$25,288

338.3 Replace federal funds with lottery funds for GAcollege 411.

Lottery Proceeds FF WIA Youth Activities CFDA17.259 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$779,312 ($779,312)
$0

$779,312 ($779,312)
$0

($20,286)
$25,288
$779,312 ($779,312)
$0

($20,286)
$25,288
$779,312 ($779,312)
$0

338.100 -HOPE Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide scholarships that reward students with financial assistance in degree, diploma, and certificate programs at

eligible Georgia public and private colleges and universities, and public technical colleges.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,770,114

$7,770,114

$7,770,114

$7,770,114

Lottery Proceeds

$7,770,114

$7,770,114

$7,770,114

$7,770,114

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,770,114

$7,770,114

$7,770,114

$7,770,114

HOPE GED

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to award a $500 voucher once to each student receiving a general educational development (GED) diploma awarded by the

Technical College System of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,573,864 $0
$2,573,864 $2,573,864

$2,573,864 $0
$2,573,864 $2,573,864

$2,573,864 $0
$2,573,864 $2,573,864

$2,573,864 $0
$2,573,864 $2,573,864

339.1 Reduce funds to reflect the lottery revenue estimate. Lottery Proceeds 339.2 Increase funds to meet projected need. Lottery Proceeds

($928,870)

$0 $383,197

$0 $383,197

$0 $383,197

339.100 -HOPE GED

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to award a $500 voucher once to each student receiving a general educational development (GED) diploma awarded by the

Technical College System of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,644,994

$2,957,061

$2,957,061

$2,957,061

Lottery Proceeds

$1,644,994

$2,957,061

$2,957,061

$2,957,061

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,644,994

$2,957,061

$2,957,061

$2,957,061

HOPE Grant

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants to students seeking a diploma or certificate at a public post-secondary institution.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$206,318,361 $206,318,361 $206,318,361

$206,318,361 $206,318,361 $206,318,361

$206,318,361 $206,318,361 $206,318,361

$206,318,361 $206,318,361 $206,318,361

340.1 Reduce funds to reflect the lottery revenue estimate.

Lottery Proceeds

($74,457,318)

340.2 Increase funds to meet projected need based on current program requirements.

Lottery Proceeds

340.3 Reduce funds to reflect program changes included in HB326 (2011 Session).

Lottery Proceeds

$0 $28,191,838 ($103,772,836)

$0 $28,191,838 ($103,772,836)

$0 $28,191,838 ($103,772,836)

340.100 -HOPE Grant

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants to students seeking a diploma or certificate at a public post-secondary institution.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$131,861,043 $130,737,363 $130,737,363

Lottery Proceeds

$131,861,043 $130,737,363 $130,737,363

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$131,861,043 $130,737,363 $130,737,363

$130,737,363 $130,737,363 $130,737,363

HOPE Scholarships - Private Schools

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide merit scholarships to students seeking an associate or baccalaureate degree at an eligible private post-secondary

institution.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$59,332,133 $59,332,133 $59,332,133

$59,332,133 $59,332,133 $59,332,133

$59,332,133 $59,332,133 $59,332,133

$59,332,133 $59,332,133 $59,332,133

341.1 Reduce funds to reflect the lottery revenue estimate.

Lottery Proceeds

($21,412,110)

341.2 Increase funds to meet projected need based on current program requirements.

Lottery Proceeds

341.3 Reduce funds to reflect program changes included in HB326 (2011 Session).

Lottery Proceeds

$0 $17,681,012 ($22,512,041)

$0 $17,681,012 ($22,512,041)

$0 $17,681,012 ($22,512,041)

341.100 -HOPE Scholarships - Private Schools

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide merit scholarships to students seeking an associate or baccalaureate degree at an eligible private post-secondary

institution.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$37,920,023 $54,501,104 $54,501,104 $54,501,104

Lottery Proceeds

$37,920,023 $54,501,104 $54,501,104 $54,501,104

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$37,920,023 $54,501,104 $54,501,104 $54,501,104

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HOPE Scholarships - Public Schools

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide merit scholarships to students seeking an associate or baccalaureate degree at an eligible public post-secondary

institution.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$474,575,353 $474,575,353 $474,575,353

$474,575,353 $474,575,353 $474,575,353

$474,575,353 $474,575,353 $474,575,353

$474,575,353 $474,575,353 $474,575,353

342.1 Reduce funds to reflect the lottery revenue estimate.

Lottery Proceeds

($171,267,394)

342.2 Increase funds to meet projected need based on current program requirements.

Lottery Proceeds

342.3 Reduce funds to reflect program changes included in HB326 (2011 Session).

Lottery Proceeds

$0 $65,780,956 ($162,689,600)

$0 $65,780,956 ($162,689,600)

$0 $65,780,956 ($162,689,600)

342.100 -HOPE Scholarships - Public Schools

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide merit scholarships to students seeking an associate or baccalaureate degree at an eligible public post-secondary

institution.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$303,307,959 $377,666,709 $377,666,709 $377,666,709

Lottery Proceeds

$303,307,959 $377,666,709 $377,666,709 $377,666,709

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$303,307,959 $377,666,709 $377,666,709 $377,666,709

Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership Program

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational grant assistance to residents of Georgia who demonstrate substantial financial need to attend eligible

post-secondary institutions in Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$966,757 $966,757 $520,653 $520,653 $1,487,410

$966,757 $966,757 $520,653 $520,653 $1,487,410

$966,757 $966,757 $520,653 $520,653 $1,487,410

$966,757 $966,757 $520,653 $520,653 $1,487,410

343.1 Eliminate funds.
State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($966,757) ($520,653) ($1,487,410)

($966,757) ($520,653) ($1,487,410)

($966,757) ($520,653) ($1,487,410)

($966,757) ($520,653) ($1,487,410)

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North Georgia Military Scholarship Grants

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide outstanding students with a full scholarship to attend North Georgia College and State University, thereby

strengthening Georgia's Army National Guard with their membership.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,352,800 $1,352,800 $1,352,800

$1,352,800 $1,352,800 $1,352,800

$1,352,800 $1,352,800 $1,352,800

$1,352,800 $1,352,800 $1,352,800

344.1 Utilize deferred revenue to meet the projected need. (G:YES)(S:YES)(CC:YES)

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$482,723

$482,723

$482,723

$482,723

344.100 -North Georgia Military Scholarship Grants

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide outstanding students with a full scholarship to attend North Georgia College and State University, thereby

strengthening Georgia's Army National Guard with their membership.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,352,800

$1,352,800

$1,352,800

$1,352,800

State General Funds

$1,352,800

$1,352,800

$1,352,800

$1,352,800

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$482,723

$482,723

$482,723

$482,723

Intergovernmental Transfers

$482,723

$482,723

$482,723

$482,723

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$482,723

$482,723

$482,723

$482,723

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,835,523

$1,835,523

$1,835,523

$1,835,523

North Georgia ROTC Grants

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide Georgia residents with non-repayable financial assistance to attend North Georgia College and State University

and to participate in the Reserve Officers Training Corps program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$802,479 $802,479 $802,479

$802,479 $802,479 $802,479

$802,479 $802,479 $802,479

$802,479 $802,479 $802,479

345.100 -North Georgia ROTC Grants

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide Georgia residents with non-repayable financial assistance to attend North Georgia College and State University

and to participate in the Reserve Officers Training Corps program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$802,479

$802,479

$802,479

$802,479

State General Funds

$802,479

$802,479

$802,479

$802,479

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$802,479

$802,479

$802,479

$802,479

Public Memorial Safety Grant

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational grant assistance to the children of Georgia law enforcement officers, fire fighters, EMTs,

correctional officers, and prison guards who were permanently disabled or killed in the line of duty, to attend a public post-secondary institution in the State of

Georgia.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$306,761
$306,761 $306,761

$306,761 $0
$306,761 $306,761

$306,761 $0
$306,761 $306,761

$306,761 $0
$306,761 $306,761

347.1 Reduce funds to reflect the lottery revenue estimate.
Lottery Proceeds
347.2 Replace funds. (H:YES)(S:YES)
State General Funds Lottery Proceeds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($110,706)

$0
$306,761 ($306,761)
$0

$0
$306,761 ($306,761)
$0

$0
$306,761 ($306,761)
$0

347.100 -Public Memorial Safety Grant

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational grant assistance to the children of Georgia law enforcement officers, fire fighters, EMTs,

correctional officers, and prison guards who were permanently disabled or killed in the line of duty, to attend a public post-secondary institution in the State of

Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$196,055

$306,761

$306,761

$306,761

State General Funds

$306,761

$306,761

$306,761

Lottery Proceeds

$196,055

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$196,055

$306,761

$306,761

$306,761

Tuition Equalization Grants

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote the private segment of higher education in Georgia by providing non-repayable grant aid to Georgia residents

who attend eligible private post-secondary institutions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$28,146,791 $28,146,791 $28,146,791

$28,146,791 $28,146,791 $28,146,791

$28,146,791 $28,146,791 $28,146,791

$28,146,791 $28,146,791 $28,146,791

348.1 Reduce the Tuition Equalization Grant award amount from $750 to $700. State General Funds 348.2 Reduce funds to reflect actual need. State General Funds

($2,294,100)

($2,294,100) ($849,745)

($2,294,100) ($849,745)

($2,294,100) ($849,745)

348.100 -Tuition Equalization Grants

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote the private segment of higher education in Georgia by providing non-repayable grant aid to Georgia residents

who attend eligible private post-secondary institutions.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$25,852,691 $25,852,691 $25,852,691

$25,002,946 $25,002,946 $25,002,946

$25,002,946 $25,002,946 $25,002,946

$25,002,946 $25,002,946 $25,002,946

Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to authorize private post-secondary schools in Georgia; provide transcripts for students who attended schools that closed;

and resolve complaints.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$688,007 $688,007 $688,007

$688,007 $688,007 $688,007

$688,007 $688,007 $688,007

$688,007 $688,007 $688,007

349.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$31,969

349.2 Increase funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

$4

349.3 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($27,296)

$31,969 $4
($27,296)

$31,969 $4
($27,296)

$31,969 $4
($27,296)

349.100 -Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to authorize private post-secondary schools in Georgia; provide transcripts for students who attended schools that closed;

and resolve complaints.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$692,684

$692,684

$692,684

$692,684

State General Funds

$692,684

$692,684

$692,684

$692,684

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$692,684

$692,684

$692,684

$692,684

Zell Miller Scholars
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

Continuation Budget

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

502.1 Increase funds for the Zell Miller Scholars program as established in HB326 (2011 Session).

Lottery Proceeds

$19,105,888 $19,105,888 $19,105,888

502.99

CC: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a full-tuition scholarship to Georgia public college students or a $4,000 scholarship to Georgia private college students graduating high school with a 3.7 GPA and scoring a 1200 SAT or 26 ACT or named valedictorian or salutatorian. The scholarship may be continued beyond the freshman year by maintaining a 3.3 GPA in college. Senate: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a full-tuition scholarship to Georgia public college students or a $4,000 scholarship to Georgia private college students graduating high school with a 3.7 GPA and scoring a 1200 SAT or 26 ACT or named valedictorian or salutatorian. The scholarship may be continued beyond the freshman year by maintaining a 3.3 GPA in college.

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House: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a full-tuition scholarship to Georgia public college students or a $4,000 scholarship to Georgia private college students graduating high school with a 3.7 GPA and scoring a 1200 SAT or 26 ACT or named valedictorian or salutatorian. The scholarship may be continued beyond the freshman year by maintaining a 3.3 GPA in college.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

502.100 -Zell Miller Scholars

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a full-tuition scholarship to Georgia public college students or a $4,000 scholarship to Georgia private college

students graduating high school with a 3.7 GPA and scoring a 1200 SAT or 26 ACT or named valedictorian or salutatorian. The scholarship may be continued

beyond the freshman year by maintaining a 3.3 GPA in college.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$19,105,888 $19,105,888 $19,105,888

Lottery Proceeds

$19,105,888 $19,105,888 $19,105,888

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$19,105,888 $19,105,888 $19,105,888

Low Interest Loans
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

Continuation Budget

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

503.1 Increase funds for the Low Interest Loan program as established in HB326 (2011 Session).

Lottery Proceeds

$20,000,000 $20,000,000 $20,000,000

503.99

CC: The purpose of this appropriation is to implement a needs-based low-interest loan program to assist with the affordability of a college education. The loan is forgivable for certain critical need programs. Senate: The purpose of this appropriation is to implement a needs-based low-interest loan program to assist with the affordability of a college education. The loan is forgivable for certain critical need programs. House: The purpose of this appropriation is to implement a needs-based low-interest loan program to assist with the affordability of a college education. The loan is forgivable for certain critical need programs.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

503.100 -Low Interest Loans

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to implement a needs-based low-interest loan program to assist with the affordability of a college education. The loan is

forgivable for certain critical need programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$20,000,000 $20,000,000 $20,000,000

Lottery Proceeds

$20,000,000 $20,000,000 $20,000,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$20,000,000 $20,000,000 $20,000,000

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Section 46: Teachers' Retirement System
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$965,000 $965,000 $28,473,881 $28,473,881 $29,438,881

$965,000 $965,000 $28,473,881 $28,473,881 $29,438,881

$965,000 $965,000 $28,473,881 $28,473,881 $29,438,881

$965,000 $965,000 $28,473,881 $28,473,881 $29,438,881

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$793,000

$793,000

$793,000

$793,000

$28,505,600 $28,505,600

$28,505,600 $28,505,600

$29,298,600 $29,298,600

$793,000 $793,000 $28,505,600 $28,505,600 $29,298,600

$793,000 $793,000 $28,505,600 $28,505,600 $29,298,600

Floor/COLA, Local System Fund

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide retirees from local retirement systems a minimum allowance upon retirement (Floor) and a post-retirement

benefit adjustment (COLA) whenever such adjustment is granted to teachers who retired under TRS.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$965,000 $965,000 $965,000

$965,000 $965,000 $965,000

$965,000 $965,000 $965,000

$965,000 $965,000 $965,000

350.1 Reduce funds due to the declining population of retired teachers who qualify for this benefit.

State General Funds

($172,000)

($172,000)

($172,000)

($172,000)

350.100 -Floor/COLA, Local System Fund

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide retirees from local retirement systems a minimum allowance upon retirement (Floor) and a post-retirement

benefit adjustment (COLA) whenever such adjustment is granted to teachers who retired under TRS.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$793,000

$793,000

$793,000

$793,000

State General Funds

$793,000

$793,000

$793,000

$793,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$793,000

$793,000

$793,000

$793,000

System Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide all services to active members, including: service purchases, refunds, retirement counseling, and new retirement

processing.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers

$0 $0 $28,473,881 $28,473,881

$0 $0 $28,473,881 $28,473,881

$0 $0 $28,473,881 $28,473,881

$0 $0 $28,473,881 $28,473,881

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Retirement Payments TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$28,473,881 $28,473,881

$28,473,881 $28,473,881

$28,473,881 $28,473,881

$28,473,881 $28,473,881

351.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

Retirement Payments

$50,068

$50,068

351.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Retirement Payments

$178,251

$178,251

351.3 Reduce funds for equipment due to the completion of the storage array network replacements.

Retirement Payments

($196,600)

($196,600)

$50,068 $178,251 ($196,600)

$50,068 $178,251 ($196,600)

351.100 -System Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide all services to active members, including: service purchases, refunds, retirement counseling, and new retirement

processing.

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$28,505,600 $28,505,600 $28,505,600 $28,505,600

State Funds Transfers

$28,505,600 $28,505,600 $28,505,600 $28,505,600

Retirement Payments

$28,505,600 $28,505,600 $28,505,600 $28,505,600

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$28,505,600 $28,505,600 $28,505,600 $28,505,600

It is the intent of the General Assembly that the employer contribution rate for the Teachers' Retirement System shall not exceed 10.28% for State Fiscal Year 2012.

Section 47: Technical College System of Georgia
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Federal Work-Study Program CFDA84.033 ARRA-Health Info Tech Professionals CFDA93.721 ARRA-State Energy Program CFDA81.041 ARRA-Worker Training in High Growth Sectors CFDA17.275 ARRA-Workforce Investment Act Dislocated Workers CFDA17.260 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers

Section Total - Continuation

$319,910,401 $319,910,401
$74,920,000 $600,000 $600,000 $500,000
$4,400,000 $911,000
$67,909,000 $281,960,000
$1,500,000 $100,000
$280,360,000 $2,960,000 $110,000

$319,910,401 $319,910,401
$74,920,000 $600,000 $600,000 $500,000
$4,400,000 $911,000
$67,909,000 $281,960,000
$1,500,000 $100,000
$280,360,000 $2,960,000 $110,000

$319,910,401 $319,910,401 $74,920,000
$600,000 $600,000 $500,000 $4,400,000 $911,000 $67,909,000 $281,960,000 $1,500,000 $100,000 $280,360,000 $2,960,000 $110,000

$319,910,401 $319,910,401 $74,920,000
$600,000 $600,000 $500,000 $4,400,000 $911,000 $67,909,000 $281,960,000 $1,500,000 $100,000 $280,360,000 $2,960,000 $110,000

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Federal Funds Indirect TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,850,000

$2,850,000

$2,850,000

$2,850,000

$679,750,401 $679,750,401 $679,750,401 $679,750,401

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS FFIND Child Care and Development Block Grant CFDA93.575 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Federal Funds Indirect
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final $300,957,811 $308,713,236 $300,957,811 $308,713,236 $67,909,000 $67,909,000

$67,909,000 $281,960,000
$1,500,000 $100,000
$280,360,000 $2,960,000 $110,000 $2,850,000
$653,786,811

$67,909,000 $281,960,000
$1,500,000 $100,000
$280,360,000 $2,960,000 $110,000 $2,850,000
$661,542,236

$308,408,722 $308,408,722 $67,909,000
$67,909,000 $281,960,000
$1,500,000 $100,000
$280,360,000 $2,960,000 $110,000 $2,850,000
$661,237,722

$313,270,886 $313,270,886 $70,759,000
$2,850,000 $67,909,000 $281,960,000 $1,500,000
$100,000 $280,360,000
$110,000 $110,000
$666,099,886

Adult Literacy

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to develop Georgia's workforce by providing adult learners in Georgia with basic reading, writing, computation, speaking,

and listening skills.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Workforce Investment Act Dislocated Workers CFDA17.260 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,363,654 $13,363,654 $16,871,000
$11,000 $16,860,000 $4,250,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000
$2,750,000 $2,750,000 $34,484,654

$13,363,654 $13,363,654 $16,871,000
$11,000 $16,860,000 $4,250,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000
$2,750,000 $2,750,000 $34,484,654

$13,363,654 $13,363,654 $16,871,000
$11,000 $16,860,000 $4,250,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $2,750,000 $2,750,000 $34,484,654

$13,363,654 $13,363,654 $16,871,000
$11,000 $16,860,000 $4,250,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $2,750,000 $2,750,000 $34,484,654

352.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$6,506

$6,506

352.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$33,811

$33,811

$6,506 $33,811

$6,506 $33,811

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352.3 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($801,819)

352.4 Reduce funds due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

ARRA-Workforce Investment Act Dislocated Workers CFDA17.260

($11,000)

352.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

($801,819) ($11,000) $225,687

($801,819) ($11,000) $196,378

($801,819) ($11,000) $225,902

352.100 -Adult Literacy

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to develop Georgia's workforce by providing adult learners in Georgia with basic reading, writing, computation, speaking,

and listening skills.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$12,602,152 $12,827,839 $12,798,530 $12,828,054

State General Funds

$12,602,152 $12,827,839 $12,798,530 $12,828,054

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$16,860,000 $16,860,000 $16,860,000 $16,860,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$16,860,000 $16,860,000 $16,860,000 $16,860,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$4,250,000

$4,250,000

$4,250,000

$4,250,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

Sales and Services

$2,750,000

$2,750,000

$2,750,000

$2,750,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$2,750,000

$2,750,000

$2,750,000

$2,750,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$33,712,152 $33,937,839 $33,908,530 $33,938,054

Departmental Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide statewide administrative services to support the state workforce development efforts undertaken by the

department through its associated programs and institutions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,943,826 $7,943,826 $2,650,000 $2,650,000 $1,330,000
$100,000 $100,000 $1,230,000 $1,230,000 $110,000 $110,000 $110,000 $12,033,826

$7,943,826 $7,943,826 $2,650,000 $2,650,000 $1,330,000
$100,000 $100,000 $1,230,000 $1,230,000 $110,000 $110,000 $110,000 $12,033,826

$7,943,826 $7,943,826 $2,650,000 $2,650,000 $1,330,000
$100,000 $100,000 $1,230,000 $1,230,000 $110,000 $110,000 $110,000 $12,033,826

$7,943,826 $7,943,826 $2,650,000 $2,650,000 $1,330,000
$100,000 $100,000 $1,230,000 $1,230,000 $110,000 $110,000 $110,000 $12,033,826

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353.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$1,183

$1,183

353.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($20,011)

($20,011)

353.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$46,744

$46,744

353.4 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($627,186)

($627,186)

353.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$239,886

353.6 Increase funds for costs associated with a certification program for college and career academies.

State General Funds

$1,183 ($20,011) $46,744 ($627,186) $209,769 $100,000

$1,183 ($20,011) $46,744 ($627,186) $241,306 $50,000

353.100 -Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide statewide administrative services to support the state workforce development efforts undertaken by the

department through its associated programs and institutions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,344,556

$7,584,442

$7,654,325

$7,635,862

State General Funds

$7,344,556

$7,584,442

$7,654,325

$7,635,862

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,650,000

$2,650,000

$2,650,000

$2,650,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,650,000

$2,650,000

$2,650,000

$2,650,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,330,000

$1,330,000

$1,330,000

$1,330,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Sales and Services

$1,230,000

$1,230,000

$1,230,000

$1,230,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$1,230,000

$1,230,000

$1,230,000

$1,230,000

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$110,000

$110,000

$110,000

$110,000

State Funds Transfers

$110,000

$110,000

$110,000

$110,000

Agency to Agency Contracts

$110,000

$110,000

$110,000

$110,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,434,556 $11,674,442 $11,744,325 $11,725,862

Quick Start and Customized Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote job creation and retention by developing and delivering customized workforce training for Georgia businesses

during start-up, expansion, or when they make capital investments in new technology, processes, or product lines in order to remain competitive in the global

marketplace.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$13,307,770 $13,307,770
$1,200,000

$13,307,770 $13,307,770
$1,200,000

$13,307,770 $13,307,770 $1,200,000

$13,307,770 $13,307,770 $1,200,000

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,200,000 $9,630,000 $9,630,000 $9,630,000 $24,137,770

$1,200,000 $9,630,000 $9,630,000 $9,630,000 $24,137,770

$1,200,000 $9,630,000 $9,630,000 $9,630,000 $24,137,770

$1,200,000 $9,630,000 $9,630,000 $9,630,000 $24,137,770

354.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$1,774

$1,774

354.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$31,162

$31,162

354.3 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($798,466)

($798,466)

354.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$227,420

$1,774 $31,162 ($798,466) $197,885

$1,774 $31,162 ($798,466) $227,635

354.100 -Quick Start and Customized Services

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote job creation and retention by developing and delivering customized workforce training for Georgia businesses

during start-up, expansion, or when they make capital investments in new technology, processes, or product lines in order to remain competitive in the global

marketplace.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$12,542,240 $12,769,660 $12,740,125 $12,769,875

State General Funds

$12,542,240 $12,769,660 $12,740,125 $12,769,875

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$9,630,000

$9,630,000

$9,630,000

$9,630,000

Sales and Services

$9,630,000

$9,630,000

$9,630,000

$9,630,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$9,630,000

$9,630,000

$9,630,000

$9,630,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$23,372,240 $23,599,660 $23,570,125 $23,599,875

Technical Education

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for workforce development through certificate, diploma, and degree programs in technical education and

continuing education programs for adult learners, and to encourage both youth and adult learners to acquire post-secondary education or training to increase

their competitiveness in the workplace.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS ARRA-Federal Work-Study Program CFDA84.033 ARRA-Health Info Tech Professionals CFDA93.721 ARRA-State Energy Program CFDA81.041

$285,295,151 $285,295,151
$54,199,000 $600,000 $600,000 $500,000

$285,295,151 $285,295,151
$54,199,000 $600,000 $600,000 $500,000

$285,295,151 $285,295,151 $54,199,000
$600,000 $600,000 $500,000

$285,295,151 $285,295,151 $54,199,000
$600,000 $600,000 $500,000

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ARRA-Worker Training in High Growth Sectors CFDA17.275 ARRA-Workforce Investment Act Dislocated Workers CFDA17.260 Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
Federal Funds Indirect FFID Child Care and Development Block Grant CFDA93.575
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,400,000 $900,000
$47,199,000 $266,750,000 $266,750,000 $266,750,000
$2,850,000 $2,850,000 $2,850,000 $609,094,151

$4,400,000 $900,000
$47,199,000 $266,750,000 $266,750,000 $266,750,000
$2,850,000 $2,850,000 $2,850,000 $609,094,151

$4,400,000 $900,000
$47,199,000 $266,750,000 $266,750,000 $266,750,000
$2,850,000 $2,850,000 $2,850,000 $609,094,151

$4,400,000 $900,000
$47,199,000 $266,750,000 $266,750,000 $266,750,000
$2,850,000 $2,850,000 $2,850,000 $609,094,151

355.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

$286,256

$0

$0

$0

355.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($357,546)

($357,546)

($357,546)

($357,546)

355.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$642,404

$642,404

$642,404

$642,404

355.4 Reduce funds for personnel.

State General Funds

($16,839,402) ($16,839,402) ($16,839,402) ($16,839,402)

355.5 Reduce funds and realize savings by merging administrative functions of Sandersville and Heart of Georgia Technical Colleges. (S:Rename the merged institution Oconee Regional Technical College)

State General Funds

($558,000)

($558,000)

($558,000)

($558,000)

355.6 Reduce funds due to the expiration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

ARRA-Federal Work-Study Program CFDA84.033 ARRA-Health Info Tech Professionals CFDA93.721 ARRA-State Energy Program CFDA81.041 ARRA-Worker Training in High Growth Sectors CFDA17.275 ARRA-Workforce Investment Act Dislocated Workers CFDA17.260 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($600,000) ($600,000) ($500,000) ($4,400,000) ($900,000) ($7,000,000)

($600,000) ($600,000) ($500,000) ($4,400,000) ($900,000) ($7,000,000)

($600,000) ($600,000) ($500,000) ($4,400,000) ($900,000) ($7,000,000)

($600,000) ($600,000) ($500,000) ($4,400,000) ($900,000) ($7,000,000)

355.7 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$7,348,688

$6,393,298

$7,354,488

355.8 Increase funds for maintenance and operations.

State General Funds

$639,837

$0

355.9 Increase funds for a commercial driving license truck driving program.

State General Funds

$4,500,000

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355.10 Reclassify other funds as federal funds in accordance with State Accounting Office Financial Management Policies and Procedures.

FFIND Child Care and Development Block Grant CFDA93.575 FFID Child Care and Development Block Grant CFDA93.575 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,850,000 ($2,850,000)
$0

355.100 -Technical Education

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for workforce development through certificate, diploma, and degree programs in technical education and

continuing education programs for adult learners, and to encourage both youth and adult learners to acquire post-secondary education or training to increase

their competitiveness in the workplace.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$268,468,863 $275,531,295 $275,215,742 $280,037,095

State General Funds

$268,468,863 $275,531,295 $275,215,742 $280,037,095

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$47,199,000 $47,199,000 $47,199,000 $50,049,000

FFIND Child Care and Development Block Grant CFDA93.575

$2,850,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$47,199,000 $47,199,000 $47,199,000 $47,199,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$266,750,000 $266,750,000 $266,750,000 $266,750,000

Sales and Services

$266,750,000 $266,750,000 $266,750,000 $266,750,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$266,750,000 $266,750,000 $266,750,000 $266,750,000

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$2,850,000

$2,850,000

$2,850,000

Federal Funds Indirect

$2,850,000

$2,850,000

$2,850,000

FFID Child Care and Development Block Grant CFDA93.575

$2,850,000

$2,850,000

$2,850,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$585,267,863 $592,330,295 $592,014,742 $596,836,095

Section 48: Transportation, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Royalties and Rents Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$682,112,491 $6,861,813
$675,250,678 $1,170,129,823
$26,500,000 $1,143,629,823
$5,848,289 $595,233 $88,239
$5,164,817 $642,602 $642,602
$1,858,733,205

$682,112,491 $6,861,813
$675,250,678 $1,170,129,823
$26,500,000 $1,143,629,823
$5,848,289 $595,233 $88,239
$5,164,817 $642,602 $642,602
$1,858,733,205

$682,112,491 $6,861,813
$675,250,678 $1,170,129,823
$26,500,000 $1,143,629,823
$5,848,289 $595,233 $88,239
$5,164,817 $642,602 $642,602
$1,858,733,205

$682,112,491 $6,861,813
$675,250,678 $1,170,129,823
$26,500,000 $1,143,629,823
$5,848,289 $595,233 $88,239
$5,164,817 $642,602 $642,602
$1,858,733,205

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Royalties and Rents Sales and Services
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$710,951,152 $720,306,913

$6,228,866

$6,704,214

$704,722,286 $713,602,699

$1,196,841,192 $1,210,491,192

$53,211,369 $66,861,369

$1,143,629,823 $1,143,629,823

$5,848,289

$5,848,289

$595,233

$595,233

$88,239

$88,239

$5,164,817

$5,164,817

$642,602

$642,602

$642,602

$642,602

$1,914,283,235 $1,937,288,996

$720,290,634 $6,687,935
$713,602,699 $1,210,491,192
$66,861,369 $1,143,629,823
$5,848,289 $595,233 $88,239
$5,164,817 $642,602 $642,602
$1,937,272,717

$720,307,033 $6,704,334
$713,602,699 $1,210,491,192
$66,861,369 $1,143,629,823
$5,848,289 $595,233 $88,239
$5,164,817 $642,602 $642,602
$1,937,289,116

Airport Aid

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support safe and accessible air transportation infrastructure by inspecting and licensing public airports, providing

planning assistance to local airports, maintaining the Statewide Aviation System Plan, and awarding grants to local airports for maintenance and improvement

projects.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,081,947 $2,081,947 $6,500,000 $6,500,000
$6,350 $6,350 $6,350 $8,588,297

$2,081,947 $2,081,947 $6,500,000 $6,500,000
$6,350 $6,350 $6,350 $8,588,297

$2,081,947 $2,081,947 $6,500,000 $6,500,000
$6,350 $6,350 $6,350 $8,588,297

$2,081,947 $2,081,947 $6,500,000 $6,500,000
$6,350 $6,350 $6,350 $8,588,297

356.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$1,646

$1,646

356.2 Increase funds to reflect projected revenue from federal grant awards.

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$15,387,002 $15,387,002

356.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$9,921

356.4 Increase funds to match $13,650,000 in local and federal funds for airport aid projects.

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$350,000 $13,650,000 $14,000,000

$1,646
$15,387,002
$18,051
$350,000 $13,650,000 $14,000,000

$1,646
$15,387,002
$20,765
$350,000 $13,650,000 $14,000,000

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356.100 -Airport Aid

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support safe and accessible air transportation infrastructure by inspecting and licensing public airports, providing

planning assistance to local airports, maintaining the Statewide Aviation System Plan, and awarding grants to local airports for maintenance and improvement

projects.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,083,593

$2,443,514

$2,451,644

$2,454,358

State General Funds

$2,083,593

$2,443,514

$2,451,644

$2,454,358

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$21,887,002 $35,537,002 $35,537,002 $35,537,002

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$21,887,002 $35,537,002 $35,537,002 $35,537,002

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$6,350

$6,350

$6,350

$6,350

Sales and Services

$6,350

$6,350

$6,350

$6,350

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$6,350

$6,350

$6,350

$6,350

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$23,976,945 $37,986,866 $37,994,996 $37,997,710

Capital Construction Projects
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

Continuation Budget

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

357.1 Increase funds for capital outlay projects.

State Motor Fuel Funds

$12,848,464 $12,848,464 $12,848,464 $12,848,464

357.2 Transfer federal funds to the Payments to State Road and Tollway Authority for debt service.

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205

($148,156,201) ($148,156,201) ($148,156,201) ($148,156,201)

357.98 Transfer funds from Construction Administration for capital outlay projects.

State Motor Fuel Funds Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$185,791,214 $185,791,214 $185,791,214 $185,791,214 $823,408,900 $823,408,900 $823,408,900 $823,408,900 $1,009,200,114 $1,009,200,114 $1,009,200,114 $1,009,200,114

357.99

CC: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for capital outlay road construction and enhancement projects on local and state road systems. Senate: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for capital outlay road construction and enhancement projects on local and state road systems. House: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for capital outlay road construction and enhancement projects on local and state road systems. Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for capital outlay road construction and enhancement projects on local and state road systems.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

357.100 -Capital Construction Projects

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for capital outlay road construction and enhancement projects on local and state road systems.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
Capital Maintenance Projects TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds

$198,639,678 $198,639,678 $675,252,699 $675,252,699 $873,892,377

$198,639,678 $198,639,678 $675,252,699 $675,252,699 $873,892,377

$198,639,678 $198,639,678 $675,252,699 $675,252,699 $873,892,377

$198,639,678 $198,639,678 $675,252,699 $675,252,699 $873,892,377

Continuation Budget

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

358.98 Transfer funds from Routine Maintenance for capital outlay projects.

State Motor Fuel Funds Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$26,154,596 $128,218,385 $154,372,981

$26,154,596 $128,218,385 $154,372,981

$26,154,596 $128,218,385 $154,372,981

358.99

CC: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for capital outlay for maintenance projects. Senate: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for capital outlay for maintenance projects. House: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for capital outlay for maintenance projects. Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for capital outlay for maintenance projects.

$26,154,596 $128,218,385 $154,372,981

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

358.100 -Capital Maintenance Projects

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for capital outlay for maintenance projects.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$26,154,596 $26,154,596 $26,154,596

State Motor Fuel Funds

$26,154,596 $26,154,596 $26,154,596

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$128,218,385 $128,218,385 $128,218,385

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205

$128,218,385 $128,218,385 $128,218,385

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$154,372,981 $154,372,981 $154,372,981

$26,154,596 $26,154,596 $128,218,385 $128,218,385 $154,372,981

Data Collection, Compliance and Reporting

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to collect and disseminate crash, accident, road, and traffic data in accordance with state and federal law in order to

provide current and accurate information for planning and public awareness needs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services

$2,804,774 $0
$2,804,774 $8,270,257 $8,270,257
$62,257 $62,257

$2,804,774 $0
$2,804,774 $8,270,257 $8,270,257
$62,257 $62,257

$2,804,774 $0
$2,804,774 $8,270,257 $8,270,257
$62,257 $62,257

$2,804,774 $0
$2,804,774 $8,270,257 $8,270,257
$62,257 $62,257

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$62,257 $11,137,288

$62,257 $11,137,288

$62,257 $11,137,288

$62,257 $11,137,288

359.100 -Data Collection, Compliance and Reporting

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to collect and disseminate crash, accident, road, and traffic data in accordance with state and federal law in order to

provide current and accurate information for planning and public awareness needs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,804,774

$2,804,774

$2,804,774

$2,804,774

State Motor Fuel Funds

$2,804,774

$2,804,774

$2,804,774

$2,804,774

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$8,270,257

$8,270,257

$8,270,257

$8,270,257

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205

$8,270,257

$8,270,257

$8,270,257

$8,270,257

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$62,257

$62,257

$62,257

$62,257

Sales and Services

$62,257

$62,257

$62,257

$62,257

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$62,257

$62,257

$62,257

$62,257

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,137,288 $11,137,288 $11,137,288 $11,137,288

Departmental Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to plan, construct, maintain, and improve the state's roads and bridges; provide planning and financial support for other

modes of transportation such as mass transit and airports, railroads and waterways.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$51,083,000 $0
$51,083,000 $10,839,823 $10,839,823
$898,970 $898,970 $898,970 $62,821,793

$51,083,000 $0
$51,083,000 $10,839,823 $10,839,823
$898,970 $898,970 $898,970 $62,821,793

$51,083,000 $0
$51,083,000 $10,839,823 $10,839,823
$898,970 $898,970 $898,970 $62,821,793

$51,083,000 $0
$51,083,000 $10,839,823 $10,839,823
$898,970 $898,970 $898,970 $62,821,793

360.1 The Department shall conduct a cost-benefit analysis of transportation construction materials. (CC:YES)

State General Funds

$0

360.99

CC: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department. Senate: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department. House: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department. Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

360.100 -Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
Local Maintenance and Improvement Grants
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$51,083,000 $51,083,000 $10,839,823 $10,839,823
$898,970 $898,970 $898,970 $62,821,793

$51,083,000 $51,083,000 $10,839,823 $10,839,823
$898,970 $898,970 $898,970 $62,821,793

Continuation Budget

$0

$0

$0

$0

$51,083,000 $51,083,000 $10,839,823 $10,839,823
$898,970 $898,970 $898,970 $62,821,793
$0 $0

$51,083,000 $51,083,000 $10,839,823 $10,839,823
$898,970 $898,970 $898,970 $62,821,793
$0 $0

361.1 Increase funds for local road improvement grants.

State Motor Fuel Funds

$4,294,947

$4,294,947

361.98 Transfer funds from the Local Road Assistance Administration program for grant funds to local governments for road and bridge resurfacing projects.

State Motor Fuel Funds

$96,347,303 $96,347,303 $96,347,303 $96,347,303

361.99

CC: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide financial assistance to local governments for construction, maintenance, and resurfacing of local roads and bridges. Senate: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide financial assistance to local governments for construction, maintenance, and resurfacing of local roads and bridges. House: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide financial assistance to local governments for construction, maintenance, and resurfacing of local roads and bridges. Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide financial assistance to local governments for construction, maintenance, and resurfacing of local roads and bridges.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

361.100 -Local Maintenance and Improvement Grants

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide financial assistance to local governments for construction, maintenance, and resurfacing of local roads and

bridges.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$96,347,303 $96,347,303 $100,642,250 $100,642,250

State Motor Fuel Funds

$96,347,303 $96,347,303 $100,642,250 $100,642,250

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$96,347,303 $96,347,303 $100,642,250 $100,642,250

Local Road Assistance Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide technical and financial assistance to local governments for construction, maintenance, and resurfacing of local

roads and bridges.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$132,824,271 $0
$132,824,271 $32,758,670 $32,758,670 $595,233 $595,233 $595,233 $166,178,174

$132,824,271 $0
$132,824,271 $32,758,670 $32,758,670
$595,233 $595,233 $595,233 $166,178,174

$132,824,271 $0
$132,824,271 $32,758,670 $32,758,670
$595,233 $595,233 $595,233 $166,178,174

$132,824,271 $0
$132,824,271 $32,758,670 $32,758,670
$595,233 $595,233 $595,233 $166,178,174

362.97 Change the program name to Local Road Assistance Administration. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

362.98 Transfer funds to the Local Maintenance and Improvement Grants program for capital outlay grants to local governments for road and bridge resurfacing projects.

State Motor Fuel Funds

($96,347,303) ($96,347,303) ($96,347,303) ($96,347,303)

362.99

CC: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative and technical assistance to local governments for construction, maintenance, and resurfacing of local roads and bridges. Senate: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative and technical assistance to local governments for construction, maintenance, and resurfacing of local roads and bridges. House: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative and technical assistance to local governments for construction, maintenance, and resurfacing of local roads and bridges. Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative and technical assistance to local governments for construction, maintenance, and resurfacing of local roads and bridges.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

362.100 -Local Road Assistance Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative and technical assistance to local governments for construction, maintenance, and resurfacing of

local roads and bridges.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$36,476,968 $36,476,968 $36,476,968 $36,476,968

State Motor Fuel Funds

$36,476,968 $36,476,968 $36,476,968 $36,476,968

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$32,758,670 $32,758,670 $32,758,670 $32,758,670

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205

$32,758,670 $32,758,670 $32,758,670 $32,758,670

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$595,233

$595,233

$595,233

$595,233

Intergovernmental Transfers

$595,233

$595,233

$595,233

$595,233

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$595,233

$595,233

$595,233

$595,233

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$69,830,871 $69,830,871 $69,830,871 $69,830,871

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Planning

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to develop the state transportation improvement program and the statewide strategic transportation plan, and coordinate

transportation policies, planning, and programs related to design, construction, maintenance, operations, and financing of transportation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,756,074 $0
$3,756,074 $14,683,804 $14,683,804 $18,439,878

$3,756,074 $0
$3,756,074 $14,683,804 $14,683,804 $18,439,878

$3,756,074 $0
$3,756,074 $14,683,804 $14,683,804 $18,439,878

$3,756,074 $0
$3,756,074 $14,683,804 $14,683,804 $18,439,878

363.100 -Planning

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to develop the state transportation improvement program and the statewide strategic transportation plan, and coordinate

transportation policies, planning, and programs related to design, construction, maintenance, operations, and financing of transportation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,756,074

$3,756,074

$3,756,074

$3,756,074

State Motor Fuel Funds

$3,756,074

$3,756,074

$3,756,074

$3,756,074

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$14,683,804 $14,683,804 $14,683,804 $14,683,804

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205

$14,683,804 $14,683,804 $14,683,804 $14,683,804

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$18,439,878 $18,439,878 $18,439,878 $18,439,878

Ports and Waterways

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain the navigability of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway and Georgia's deep water ports by providing easements,

rights-of-way, and land for upland disposal areas for dredging and by providing funds to maintain dikes in upland disposal areas.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$685,812 $685,812 $685,812

$685,812 $685,812 $685,812

$685,812 $685,812 $685,812

$685,812 $685,812 $685,812

364.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$950

$950

364.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$6,747

$950 $10,416

$950 $11,982

364.100 -Ports and Waterways

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain the navigability of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway and Georgia's deep water ports by providing easements,

rights-of-way, and land for upland disposal areas for dredging and by providing funds to maintain dikes in upland disposal areas.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$686,762

$693,509

$697,178

$698,744

State General Funds

$686,762

$693,509

$697,178

$698,744

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$686,762

$693,509

$697,178

$698,744

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Rail

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to oversee the development, construction, financing, and operation of passenger and freight rail service for the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$106,233 $106,233
$88,239 $88,239 $88,239 $194,472

$106,233 $106,233
$88,239 $88,239 $88,239 $194,472

$106,233 $106,233
$88,239 $88,239 $88,239 $194,472

$106,233 $106,233
$88,239 $88,239 $88,239 $194,472

365.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$990

$990

365.2 Transfer funds from the Transit program for freight rail planning.

State General Funds

$55,000

$55,000

365.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$1,765

$990 $55,000 $10,852

$990 $55,000 $12,484

365.100 -Rail

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to oversee the development, construction, financing, and operation of passenger and freight rail service for the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$162,223

$163,988

$173,075

$174,707

State General Funds

$162,223

$163,988

$173,075

$174,707

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$88,239

$88,239

$88,239

$88,239

Royalties and Rents

$88,239

$88,239

$88,239

$88,239

Royalties and Rents Not Itemized

$88,239

$88,239

$88,239

$88,239

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$250,462

$252,227

$261,314

$262,946

Construction Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve and expand the state's transportation infrastructure by planning for and selecting road and bridge projects,

acquiring rights-of-way, completing engineering and project impact analyses, procuring and monitoring construction contracts, and certifying completed

projects.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$210,148,856 $0
$210,148,856 $888,301,890 $888,301,890
$165,000 $165,000 $165,000 $1,098,615,746

$210,148,856 $0
$210,148,856 $888,301,890 $888,301,890
$165,000 $165,000 $165,000 $1,098,615,746

$210,148,856 $0
$210,148,856 $888,301,890 $888,301,890
$165,000 $165,000 $165,000 $1,098,615,746

$210,148,856 $0
$210,148,856 $888,301,890 $888,301,890
$165,000 $165,000 $165,000 $1,098,615,746

TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 2011

3981

366.97 Change the program name to Construction Administration. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

366.98 Transfer funds to the Capital Construction Projects program for capital outlay projects.

State Motor Fuel Funds Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($185,791,214) ($185,791,214) ($185,791,214) ($185,791,214) ($823,408,900) ($823,408,900) ($823,408,900) ($823,408,900) ($1,009,200,114) ($1,009,200,114) ($1,009,200,114) ($1,009,200,114)

366.100 -Construction Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve and expand the state's transportation infrastructure by planning for and selecting road and bridge projects,

acquiring rights-of-way, completing engineering and project impact analyses, procuring and monitoring construction contracts, and certifying completed

projects.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$24,357,642 $24,357,642 $24,357,642 $24,357,642

State Motor Fuel Funds

$24,357,642 $24,357,642 $24,357,642 $24,357,642

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$64,892,990 $64,892,990 $64,892,990 $64,892,990

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205

$64,892,990 $64,892,990 $64,892,990 $64,892,990

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$165,000

$165,000

$165,000

$165,000

Sales and Services

$165,000

$165,000

$165,000

$165,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$165,000

$165,000

$165,000

$165,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$89,415,632 $89,415,632 $89,415,632 $89,415,632

Routine Maintenance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure a safe and adequately maintained state transportation system by inspecting roads and bridges, cataloguing road

and bridge conditions and maintenance needs, and providing routine maintenance for state road and bridges. The purpose of this appropriation is also to

maintain landscaping on road easements and rights-of-way through planting, litter control, vegetation removal, and grants to local governments, to provide for

emergency operations on state routes, and to maintain state rest areas and welcome centers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$163,940,896 $0
$163,940,896 $153,104,837 $153,104,837
$642,602 $642,602 $642,602 $317,688,335

$163,940,896 $0
$163,940,896 $153,104,837 $153,104,837
$642,602 $642,602 $642,602 $317,688,335

$163,940,896 $0
$163,940,896 $153,104,837 $153,104,837
$642,602 $642,602 $642,602 $317,688,335

$163,940,896 $0
$163,940,896 $153,104,837 $153,104,837
$642,602 $642,602 $642,602 $317,688,335

367.1 Increase funds for repairs and maintenance expenses. State Motor Fuel Funds

$16,623,144 $25,503,557 $25,503,557 $25,503,557

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367.2 Transfer surplus funds from the Payments to State Road and Tollway Authority for repairs and maintenance.

State Motor Fuel Funds

$11,188

$11,188

$11,188

367.97 Change the program name to Routine Maintenance. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

367.98 Transfer funds to Capital Maintenance Projects program for capital outlay projects.

State Motor Fuel Funds Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($26,154,596) ($26,154,596) ($26,154,596) ($128,218,385) ($128,218,385) ($128,218,385) ($154,372,981) ($154,372,981) ($154,372,981)

$11,188
$0
($26,154,596) ($128,218,385) ($154,372,981)

367.100 -Routine Maintenance

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure a safe and adequately maintained state transportation system by inspecting roads and bridges, cataloguing road

and bridge conditions and maintenance needs, and providing routine maintenance for state road and bridges. The purpose of this appropriation is also to

maintain landscaping on road easements and rights-of-way through planting, litter control, vegetation removal, and grants to local governments, to provide for

emergency operations on state routes, and to maintain state rest areas and welcome centers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$154,420,632 $163,301,045 $163,301,045 $163,301,045

State Motor Fuel Funds

$154,420,632 $163,301,045 $163,301,045 $163,301,045

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$24,886,452 $24,886,452 $24,886,452 $24,886,452

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205

$24,886,452 $24,886,452 $24,886,452 $24,886,452

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$642,602

$642,602

$642,602

$642,602

State Funds Transfers

$642,602

$642,602

$642,602

$642,602

Agency to Agency Contracts

$642,602

$642,602

$642,602

$642,602

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$179,949,686 $188,830,099 $188,830,099 $188,830,099

Traffic Management and Control

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure a safe and efficient transportation system statewide by conducting traffic engineering studies for traffic safety

planning, permitting for activity on or adjacent to state roads, providing motorist assistance and traffic information through the Highway Emergency Response

Operators (HERO) program and Intelligent Transportation System, and conducting inspections, repairs, and installations of traffic signals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$19,640,861 $0
$19,640,861 $35,670,542 $35,670,542 $4,026,240
$4,026,240 $4,026,240 $59,337,643

$19,640,861 $0
$19,640,861 $35,670,542 $35,670,542 $4,026,240
$4,026,240 $4,026,240 $59,337,643

$19,640,861 $0
$19,640,861 $35,670,542 $35,670,542
$4,026,240 $4,026,240 $4,026,240 $59,337,643

$19,640,861 $0
$19,640,861 $35,670,542 $35,670,542 $4,026,240 $4,026,240 $4,026,240 $59,337,643

TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 2011

3983

368.98 Change the program name to Traffic Management and Control. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

368.100 -Traffic Management and Control

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure a safe and efficient transportation system statewide by conducting traffic engineering studies for traffic safety

planning, permitting for activity on or adjacent to state roads, providing motorist assistance and traffic information through the Highway Emergency Response

Operators (HERO) program and Intelligent Transportation System, and conducting inspections, repairs, and installations of traffic signals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$19,640,861 $19,640,861 $19,640,861 $19,640,861

State Motor Fuel Funds

$19,640,861 $19,640,861 $19,640,861 $19,640,861

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$35,670,542 $35,670,542 $35,670,542 $35,670,542

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205

$35,670,542 $35,670,542 $35,670,542 $35,670,542

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$4,026,240

$4,026,240

$4,026,240

$4,026,240

Sales and Services

$4,026,240

$4,026,240

$4,026,240

$4,026,240

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$4,026,240

$4,026,240

$4,026,240

$4,026,240

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$59,337,643 $59,337,643 $59,337,643 $59,337,643

Transit

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to preserve and enhance the state's urban and rural public transit programs by providing financial and technical assistance

to Georgia's transit systems.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,987,821 $3,987,821 $20,000,000 $20,000,000
$6,000 $6,000 $6,000 $23,993,821

$3,987,821 $3,987,821 $20,000,000 $20,000,000
$6,000 $6,000 $6,000 $23,993,821

$3,987,821 $3,987,821 $20,000,000 $20,000,000
$6,000 $6,000 $6,000 $23,993,821

$3,987,821 $3,987,821 $20,000,000 $20,000,000
$6,000 $6,000 $6,000 $23,993,821

369.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$6,360

$6,360

369.2 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($93,948)

($93,948)

369.3 Transfer funds to the Rail program for freight rail planning.

State General Funds

($55,000)

($55,000)

369.4 Reduce funds for grants to large urbanized area transit systems that receive direct federal funding.

State General Funds

($548,945)

($548,945)

$6,360 ($93,948) ($55,000) ($548,945)

$6,360 ($93,948) ($55,000) ($548,945)

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369.5 Increase funds to reflect projected revenue from federal grant awards.

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$11,324,367 $11,324,367 $11,324,367

369.6 Utilize other funds for master developer for the downtown multi-modal passenger terminal. (G:YES)(S:YES)(CC:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

369.7 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$106,915

$69,750

$11,324,367 $0
$80,237

369.100 -Transit

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to preserve and enhance the state's urban and rural public transit programs by providing financial and technical assistance

to Georgia's transit systems.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,296,288

$3,403,203

$3,366,038

$3,376,525

State General Funds

$3,296,288

$3,403,203

$3,366,038

$3,376,525

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$31,324,367 $31,324,367 $31,324,367 $31,324,367

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$31,324,367 $31,324,367 $31,324,367 $31,324,367

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$6,000

$6,000

$6,000

$6,000

Sales and Services

$6,000

$6,000

$6,000

$6,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$6,000

$6,000

$6,000

$6,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$34,626,655 $34,733,570 $34,696,405 $34,706,892

Payments to the State Road and Tollway Authority

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund debt service payments on non-general obligation bonds and other finance instruments for transportation projects

statewide and to capitalize the Community Improvement District Congestion Relief Fund.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$91,051,946 $0
$91,051,946 $91,051,946

$91,051,946 $0
$91,051,946 $91,051,946

$91,051,946 $0
$91,051,946 $91,051,946

$91,051,946 $0
$91,051,946 $91,051,946

370.1 Transfer surplus funds to the Routine Maintenance program for repairs and maintenance.

State Motor Fuel Funds

($11,188)

($11,188)

($11,188)

($11,188)

370.2 Transfer federal funds from the Capital Construction Projects program for debt service.

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205

$148,156,201 $148,156,201 $148,156,201 $148,156,201

370.3 Reduce funds for debt service to reflect savings for rates received with the bond sale.

State Motor Fuel Funds

($4,294,947) ($4,294,947)

370.4 Transfer $10,000,000 from the Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank (GTIB) Loan Fund to the Community Improvement District (CID) Grant Fund. (S:YES)(CC:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 2011

3985

370.100 -Payments to the State Road and Tollway Authority

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund debt service payments on non-general obligation bonds and other finance instruments for transportation projects

statewide and to capitalize the Community Improvement District Congestion Relief Fund.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$91,040,758 $91,040,758 $86,745,811 $86,745,811

State Motor Fuel Funds

$91,040,758 $91,040,758 $86,745,811 $86,745,811

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$148,156,201 $148,156,201 $148,156,201 $148,156,201

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205

$148,156,201 $148,156,201 $148,156,201 $148,156,201

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$239,196,959 $239,196,959 $234,902,012 $234,902,012

It is the intent of this General Assembly that the following provisions apply: a.) In order to meet the requirements for projects on the Interstate System, the Office of Planning and Budget is hereby authorized and directed to give advanced budgetary authorization for letting and execution of Interstate Highway Contracts not to exceed the amount of Motor Fuel Tax Revenues actually paid into the Office of the State Treasurer, attached agency of the Department of Administrative Services. b.) Programs financed by Motor Fuel Tax Funds may be adjusted for additional appropriation or balances brought forward from previous years with prior approval by the Office of Planning and Budget. c.) The Fiscal Officers of the State are hereby directed as of July 1st of each fiscal year to determine the collection of Motor Fuel Tax in the immediately preceding year less refunds, rebates and collection costs and enter this amount as being the appropriation payable in lieu of the Motor Fuel Tax Funds appropriated in this Bill, in the event such collections, less refunds, rebates and collection costs, exceed such Motor Fuel Tax Appropriation. d.) Functions financed with General Fund appropriations shall be accounted for separately and shall be in addition to appropriations of Motor Fuel Tax revenues required under Article III, Section IX, Paragraph VI, Subsection (b) of the State Constitution. e.) Bus rental income may be retained to operate, maintain and upgrade department-owned buses.

Section 49: Veterans Service, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$21,182,680 $21,182,680 $18,853,542 $18,853,542
$159 $159 $40,036,381

$21,182,680 $21,182,680 $18,853,542 $18,853,542
$159 $159 $40,036,381

$21,182,680 $21,182,680 $18,853,542 $18,853,542
$159 $159 $40,036,381

$21,182,680 $21,182,680 $18,853,542 $18,853,542
$159 $159 $40,036,381

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final $20,598,759 $19,966,941 $20,598,759 $19,966,941 $18,178,053 $18,178,053 $18,178,053 $18,178,053 $38,776,812 $38,144,994

$20,500,220 $20,500,220 $18,178,053 $18,178,053 $38,678,273

$20,536,594 $20,536,594 $18,178,053 $18,178,053 $38,714,647

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Departmental Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate, manage and supervise all aspects of department operations to include financial, public information,

personnel, accounting, purchasing, supply, mail, records management, and information technology.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,258,779 $1,258,779
$159 $159 $159 $1,258,938

$1,258,779 $1,258,779
$159 $159 $159 $1,258,938

$1,258,779 $1,258,779
$159 $159 $159 $1,258,938

$1,258,779 $1,258,779
$159 $159 $159 $1,258,938

371.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($4,511)

($4,511)

($4,511)

($4,511)

371.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($6,900)

($6,900)

($6,900)

($6,900)

371.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$5,174

$5,174

$5,174

$5,174

371.4 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($6,826)

($6,826)

($6,826)

($6,826)

371.5 Reduce funds.

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

($159)

($159)

($159)

($159)

371.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$37,669

$32,777

$37,705

371.7 Reduce funds and direct the agency to outsource payroll functions to the State Accounting Office's Shared Services initiative starting December 1, 2011. (CC:Complete a transition plan by January 1, 2012 to outsource payroll functions to the SAO's Shared Services initiative)

State General Funds

($8,445)

$0

371.100 -Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate, manage and supervise all aspects of department operations to include financial, public information,

personnel, accounting, purchasing, supply, mail, records management, and information technology.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,245,716

$1,283,385

$1,270,048

$1,283,421

State General Funds

$1,245,716

$1,283,385

$1,270,048

$1,283,421

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,245,716

$1,283,385

$1,270,048

$1,283,421

Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for the interment of eligible Georgia Veterans who served faithfully and honorably in the military service of our

country.

TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 2011

3987

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$542,833 $542,833
$35,700 $35,700 $578,533

$542,833 $542,833
$35,700 $35,700 $578,533

$542,833 $542,833
$35,700 $35,700 $578,533

$542,833 $542,833
$35,700 $35,700 $578,533

372.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($551)

($551)

372.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($910)

($910)

372.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$4,158

$4,158

372.4 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($3,212)

($3,212)

372.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$20,568

($551) ($910) $4,158 ($3,212) $17,897

($551) ($910) $4,158 ($3,212) $20,588

372.100 -Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for the interment of eligible Georgia Veterans who served faithfully and honorably in the military service of our

country.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$542,318

$562,886

$560,215

$562,906

State General Funds

$542,318

$562,886

$560,215

$562,906

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$35,700

$35,700

$35,700

$35,700

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$35,700

$35,700

$35,700

$35,700

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$578,018

$598,586

$595,915

$598,606

Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home - Augusta

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide skilled nursing care to aged and infirmed Georgia Veterans and to serve as a teaching facility for the Medical

College of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,575,228 $5,575,228 $6,046,705 $6,046,705 $11,621,933

$5,575,228 $5,575,228 $6,046,705 $6,046,705 $11,621,933

$5,575,228 $5,575,228 $6,046,705 $6,046,705 $11,621,933

$5,575,228 $5,575,228 $6,046,705 $6,046,705 $11,621,933

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373.1 Replace funds with increased federal per diem. State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS 373.2 Reduce funds to reflect projected expenditures. Federal Funds Not Itemized 373.3 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($287,297) $287,297
$0

($287,297) $287,297
$0

($287,297) $287,297
$0

($287,297) $287,297
$0

($1,046,071) ($1,046,071) ($1,046,071) ($1,046,071)

($334,514)

($109,164)

($109,164)

373.100 -Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home - Augusta

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide skilled nursing care to aged and infirmed Georgia Veterans and to serve as a teaching facility for the Medical

College of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,287,931

$4,953,417

$5,178,767

$5,178,767

State General Funds

$5,287,931

$4,953,417

$5,178,767

$5,178,767

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$5,287,931

$5,287,931

$5,287,931

$5,287,931

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$5,287,931

$5,287,931

$5,287,931

$5,287,931

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,575,862 $10,241,348 $10,466,698 $10,466,698

Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home - Milledgeville

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide skilled nursing care to aged and infirmed Georgia war veterans.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,513,134 $8,513,134 $8,147,697 $8,147,697 $16,660,831

$8,513,134 $8,513,134 $8,147,697 $8,147,697 $16,660,831

$8,513,134 $8,513,134 $8,147,697 $8,147,697 $16,660,831

$8,513,134 $8,513,134 $8,147,697 $8,147,697 $16,660,831

374.1 Replace funds with increased federal per diem. State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS 374.2 Reduce funds to reflect projected expenditures. Federal Funds Not Itemized 374.3 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($282,152) $282,152
$0
($198,867)

($282,152) $282,152
$0
($198,867)
($510,788)

($282,152) $282,152
$0
($198,867)
($166,689)

374.100 -Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home - Milledgeville

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide skilled nursing care to aged and infirmed Georgia war veterans.

($282,152) $282,152
$0
($198,867)
($166,689)

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,230,982 $8,230,982 $8,230,982 $8,230,982 $16,461,964

$7,720,194 $7,720,194 $8,230,982 $8,230,982 $15,951,176

$8,064,293 $8,064,293 $8,230,982 $8,230,982 $16,295,275

$8,064,293 $8,064,293 $8,230,982 $8,230,982 $16,295,275

Veterans Benefits

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to serve Georgia's veterans, their dependents and survivors in all matters pertaining to veterans benefits by informing the

veterans and their families about veterans benefits, and directly assisting and advising them in securing the benefits to which they are entitled.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,292,706 $5,292,706 $4,623,440 $4,623,440 $9,916,146

$5,292,706 $5,292,706 $4,623,440 $4,623,440 $9,916,146

$5,292,706 $5,292,706 $4,623,440 $4,623,440 $9,916,146

$5,292,706 $5,292,706 $4,623,440 $4,623,440 $9,916,146

375.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($5,903)

($5,903)

375.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($6,622)

($6,622)

375.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$41,748

$41,748

375.4 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($30,117)

($30,117)

375.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$155,247

($5,903) ($6,622) $41,748 ($30,117) $135,085

($5,903) ($6,622) $41,748 ($30,117) $155,395

375.100 -Veterans Benefits

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to serve Georgia's veterans, their dependents and survivors in all matters pertaining to veterans benefits by informing the

veterans and their families about veterans benefits, and directly assisting and advising them in securing the benefits to which they are entitled.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,291,812

$5,447,059

$5,426,897

$5,447,207

State General Funds

$5,291,812

$5,447,059

$5,426,897

$5,447,207

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$4,623,440

$4,623,440

$4,623,440

$4,623,440

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$4,623,440

$4,623,440

$4,623,440

$4,623,440

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,915,252 $10,070,499 $10,050,337 $10,070,647

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$20,975,522 $20,975,522
$523,832 $523,832 $21,499,354

$20,975,522 $20,975,522
$523,832 $523,832 $21,499,354

$20,975,522 $20,975,522
$523,832 $523,832 $21,499,354

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$21,036,847 $21,460,467

$21,036,847 $21,460,467

$523,832

$523,832

$523,832

$523,832

$21,560,679 $21,984,299

$21,405,453 $21,405,453
$523,832 $523,832 $21,929,285

Administer the Workers' Compensation Laws

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide exclusive remedy for resolution of disputes in the Georgia Workers' Compensation law.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,492,368 $10,492,368
$458,353 $458,353 $458,353 $10,950,721

$10,492,368 $10,492,368
$458,353 $458,353 $458,353 $10,950,721

$10,492,368 $10,492,368
$458,353 $458,353 $458,353 $10,950,721

$20,975,522 $20,975,522
$523,832 $523,832 $21,499,354
$21,460,870 $21,460,870
$523,832 $523,832 $21,984,702
$10,492,368 $10,492,368
$458,353 $458,353 $458,353 $10,950,721

376.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($6,831)

($6,831)

376.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$45,560

$45,560

376.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$359,616

($6,831) $45,560 $312,914

376.100 -Administer the Workers' Compensation Laws

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide exclusive remedy for resolution of disputes in the Georgia Workers' Compensation law.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$10,531,097 $10,890,713 $10,844,011

State General Funds

$10,531,097 $10,890,713 $10,844,011

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$458,353

$458,353

$458,353

Sales and Services

$458,353

$458,353

$458,353

($6,831)
$45,560
$359,958
$10,891,055 $10,891,055
$458,353 $458,353

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$458,353 $10,989,450

$458,353 $11,349,066

$458,353 $11,302,364

$458,353 $11,349,408

Board Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide superior access to the Georgia Workers' Compensation program for injured workers and employers in a manner

that is sensitive, responsive, and effective.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,483,154 $10,483,154
$65,479 $65,479 $65,479 $10,548,633

$10,483,154 $10,483,154
$65,479 $65,479 $65,479 $10,548,633

$10,483,154 $10,483,154
$65,479 $65,479 $65,479 $10,548,633

$10,483,154 $10,483,154
$65,479 $65,479 $65,479 $10,548,633

377.1 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to Workers' Compensation premiums.

State General Funds

($6,867)

($6,867)

($6,867)

($6,867)

377.2 Reduce funds to reallocate expenses for Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS).

State General Funds

($16,341)

($16,341)

($16,341)

($16,341)

377.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$45,804

$45,804

$45,804

$45,804

377.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$64,004

$55,692

$64,065

377.5 Direct the agency to outsource payroll functions to the State Accounting Office's Shared Services initiative starting September 1, 2011. (CC:Complete a transition plan by January 1, 2012 to outsource payroll functions to the SAO's Shared Services initiative)

State General Funds

$0

$0

377.100 -Board Administration

Appropriation (HB 78)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide superior access to the Georgia Workers' Compensation program for injured workers and employers in a manner

that is sensitive, responsive, and effective.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$10,505,750 $10,569,754 $10,561,442 $10,569,815

State General Funds

$10,505,750 $10,569,754 $10,561,442 $10,569,815

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$65,479

$65,479

$65,479

$65,479

Sales and Services

$65,479

$65,479

$65,479

$65,479

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$65,479

$65,479

$65,479

$65,479

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,571,229 $10,635,233 $10,626,921 $10,635,294

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Section 51: State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund - Issued TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$1,167,251,047 $981,812,725 $185,438,322
$1,167,251,047

$1,167,251,047 $981,812,725 $185,438,322
$1,167,251,047

$1,167,251,047 $981,812,725 $185,438,322
$1,167,251,047

$1,167,251,047 $981,812,725 $185,438,322
$1,167,251,047

Section Total - Final $1,083,263,065 $1,061,690,493
$889,628,469 $868,055,897 $193,634,596 $193,634,596 $1,083,263,065 $1,061,690,493

$1,065,469,284 $871,834,688 $193,634,596
$1,065,469,284

$1,068,838,133 $875,203,537 $193,634,596
$1,068,838,133

Continuation Budget

$1,072,281,729 $904,283,407 $167,998,322
$1,072,281,729

$1,072,281,729 $904,283,407 $167,998,322
$1,072,281,729

$1,072,281,729 $904,283,407 $167,998,322
$1,072,281,729

$1,072,281,729 $904,283,407 $167,998,322
$1,072,281,729

378.1 Transfer funds for debt service from GO Bonds New to reflect the issuance of new bonds.

State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$77,529,318 $17,440,000 $94,969,318

$77,529,318 $17,440,000 $94,969,318

$77,529,318 $17,440,000 $94,969,318

$77,529,318 $17,440,000 $94,969,318

378.2 Reduce funds for debt service to reflect savings from rates received with the bond sale.

State General Funds

($152,867,951) ($148,684,883) ($148,684,883) ($148,684,883)

378.3 Increase funds to meet debt service requirements.

State Motor Fuel Funds

$8,196,274

$8,196,274

$8,196,274

$8,196,274

378.4 Increase funds.

State General Funds

$1,579,625

$0

$0

$0

378.5 Repeal the authorization of $3,000,000 in 5-year bonds for the University System of Georgia, Georgia Research Alliance from FY2010 (HB119) for science equipment.

State General Funds

($697,800)

($697,800)

($697,800)

($697,800)

378.6 Repeal the authorization of $550,000 in 5-year bonds for the Technical College System of Georgia from FY2010 (HB119) for equipment.

State General Funds

($127,930)

($127,930)

($127,930)

($127,930)

378.7 Repeal the authorization of $3,700,000 in 20-year bonds for the Department of Transportation from FY2010 (HB119) for Georgia Regional Transportation Authority Park and Ride lot construction.

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State General Funds

($335,960)

($335,960)

($335,960)

($335,960)

378.8 Repeal the authorization of $11,600,000 in 10-year bonds for the Department of Transportation from FY2010 (HB119) for Georgia Regional Transportation Authority Xpress bus purchases.

State General Funds

($1,521,920) ($1,521,920) ($1,521,920) ($1,521,920)

378.9 Repeal the authorization of $1,000,000 in 20-year bonds for the Department of Community Health from FY2011 (HB948) for major repairs and renovations.

State General Funds

($87,200)

($87,200)

($87,200)

($87,200)

378.10 Repeal the authorization of $12,310,000 in 20-year bonds for the Department of Education from FY2008 (HB95) for the Capital Outlay Program Regular for local school construction.

State General Funds

($1,051,643) ($1,051,643) ($1,051,643)

378.11 Repeal the authorization of $6,705,000 in 20-year bonds for the Department of Education from FY2008 (HB95) for the Capital Outlay Program Exceptional Growth for local school construction.

State General Funds

($572,808)

($572,808)

($572,808)

378.12 Repeal the authorization of $7,900,000 in 20-year bonds for the Department of Education from FY2008 (HB95) for the Capital Outlay Program Regular Advance for local school construction.

State General Funds

($674,897)

($674,897)

($674,897)

378.13 Repeal the authorization of $3,250,000 in 20-year bonds for the Department of Education from FY2008 (HB95) for the Capital Outlay Program - Low Wealth for local school construction.

State General Funds

($277,647)

($277,647)

($277,647)

378.14 Repeal the authorization of $4,400,000 in 20-year bonds for the Department of Education from AFY2008 (HB989) for the Capital Outlay Program Regular for local school construction.

State General Funds

($375,760)

($375,760)

($375,760)

378.15 Repeal the authorization of $4,840,000 in 20-year bonds for the Department of Education from AFY2008 (HB989) for the Capital Outlay Program Exceptional Growth for local school construction.

State General Funds

($413,336)

($413,336)

($413,336)

378.16 Repeal the authorization of $17,075,000 in 20-year bonds for the Department of Education from FY2009 (HB990) for the Capital Outlay Program Regular Advance for local school construction.

State General Funds

($1,458,205) ($1,458,205) ($1,458,205)

378.17 Repeal the authorization of $1,030,000 in 20-year bonds for the Department of Education from FY2009 (HB990) for the Capital Outlay Program - Low Wealth for local school construction.

State General Funds

($87,962)

($87,962)

($87,962)

378.18 Decrease funds for debt service.

State General Funds

($22,715,037) ($22,715,037) ($22,715,037)

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378.100 -General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund - Issued TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund - New
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Appropriation (HB 78) $1,021,388,185 $996,364,333 $996,364,333
$827,753,589 $802,729,737 $802,729,737 $193,634,596 $193,634,596 $193,634,596 $1,021,388,185 $996,364,333 $996,364,333

$996,364,333 $802,729,737 $193,634,596 $996,364,333

Continuation Budget

$94,969,318 $77,529,318 $17,440,000 $94,969,318

$94,969,318 $77,529,318 $17,440,000 $94,969,318

$94,969,318 $77,529,318 $17,440,000 $94,969,318

$94,969,318 $77,529,318 $17,440,000 $94,969,318

379.1 Transfer funds for debt service to GO Bonds Issued to reflect the issuance of new bonds.

State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
Total Debt Service 10 year at 5.27%

($77,529,318) ($17,440,000) ($94,969,318)

($77,529,318) ($17,440,000) ($94,969,318)

($77,529,318) ($17,440,000) ($94,969,318)

($77,529,318) ($17,440,000) ($94,969,318)

State General Funds 20 year at 5.75%

$3,280,000

$3,280,000

$3,280,000

$3,673,600

State General Funds 20 year at 6.75%

$22,715,672 $27,909,452 $32,473,643 $32,382,372

State General Funds 5 year at 5%

$18,101,448 $17,214,803 $17,214,803 $19,531,728

State General Funds Total Debt Service

$17,777,760 $16,921,905 $16,136,505 $16,886,100

State General Funds

$61,874,880 $65,326,160 $69,104,951 $72,473,800

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Total Principal Amount 10 year at 5.27%

State General Funds 20 year at 5.75%

$25,000,000 $25,000,000 $25,000,000 $28,000,000

State General Funds 20 year at 6.75%

$265,370,000 $326,045,000 $379,365,000 $377,995,000

State General Funds 5 year at 5%

$195,480,000 $185,905,000 $185,905,000 $195,905,000

State General Funds Total Principal

$76,960,000 $73,255,000 $69,855,000 $73,100,000

State General Funds

$562,810,000 $610,205,000 $660,125,000 $675,000,000

379.100 -General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund - New TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Appropriation (HB 78)

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

Corrections, Department of

379.101 BOND: GDC multi-projects: $10,000,000 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Fund major repairs and equipment replacement statewide.

From State General Funds, $2,310,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department

of Corrections by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters,

property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith,

through the issuance of not more than $10,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have

maturities not in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$2,310,000

$2,310,000

$2,310,000

$2,310,000

Corrections, Department of
379.102 BOND: GDC multi-projects: $4,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Fund facility improvements and renovations statewide. From State General Funds, $342,400 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Corrections by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $4,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

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State General Funds

$342,400

$342,400

$342,400

$342,400

Corrections, Department of

379.103 BOND: GDC multi-projects: $3,500,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Fund security and life safety improvements at facilities statewide.

From State General Funds, $299,600 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of

Corrections by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property,

highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the

issuance of not more than $3,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not

in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$299,600

$299,600

$299,600

$299,600

Defense, Department of

379.111 BOND: National Guard Armories: $3,965,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Provide state match to design and construct the Lorenzo Benn

Armory in Atlanta.

From State General Funds, $339,404 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of

Defense by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property,

highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the

issuance of not more than $3,965,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not

in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$339,404

$339,404

$339,404

$339,404

Defense, Department of

379.112 BOND: Defense Multi-projects: $750,000 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Fund major repairs and renovations at facilities statewide.

From State General Funds, $173,250 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of

Defense by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property,

highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the

issuance of not more than $750,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in

excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$173,250

$173,250

$173,250

$173,250

Investigation, Georgia Bureau of

379.121 BOND: GBI Multi-Projects: $145,000 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Fund major repairs and renovations at facilities statewide.

From State General Funds, $33,495 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia

Bureau of Investigation by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters,

property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith,

through the issuance of not more than $145,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have

maturities not in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$33,495

$33,495

$33,495

$33,495

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Investigation, Georgia Bureau of

379.122 BOND: GBI Multi-Projects: $420,000 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Purchase crime scene investigative equipment.

From State General Funds, $97,020 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia

Bureau of Investigation by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters,

property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith,

through the issuance of not more than $420,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have

maturities not in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$97,020

$97,020

$97,020

$97,020

Investigation, Georgia Bureau of

379.123 BOND: GBI Multi-Projects: $1,500,000 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Purchase an FCC narrow band compliant Law Enforcement Dispatch and

Communication System.

From State General Funds, $346,500 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia

Bureau of Investigation by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters,

property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith,

through the issuance of not more than $1,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have

maturities not in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$669,900

$669,900

$346,500

Juvenile Justice, Department of

379.131 BOND: DJJ Multi-Projects: $3,285,000 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Fund major repairs and purchase equipment for facilities statewide.

From State General Funds, $758,835 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of

Juvenile Justice by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters,

property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith,

through the issuance of not more than $3,285,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have

maturities not in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$863,940

$863,940

$863,940

$758,835

Juvenile Justice, Department of

379.132 BOND: DJJ Multi-Projects: $4,220,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Fund improvements and renovations at facilities statewide.

From State General Funds, $361,232 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of

Juvenile Justice by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters,

property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith,

through the issuance of not more than $4,220,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have

maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$361,232

$361,232

$361,232

$361,232

Juvenile Justice, Department of
379.133 BOND: Macon Regional Youth Detention Center: $120,000 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Design the Macon Administration and Multipurpose building. From State General Funds, $27,720 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of

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Juvenile Justice by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters,

property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith,

through the issuance of not more than $120,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have

maturities not in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$27,720

$27,720

$27,720

$27,720

Juvenile Justice, Department of

379.134 BOND: Eastman Youth Development Campus: $1,515,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Construct the Eastman YDC Unit Support

additions.

From State General Funds, $129,684 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of

Juvenile Justice by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters,

property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith,

through the issuance of not more than $1,515,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have

maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$129,684

$129,684

$129,684

$129,684

Public Safety, Department of

379.141 BOND: Public Safety Training Center: $1,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Fund major facility repairs and renovations. (H and

S:Provide $1,000,000 in 20-year bonds)

From State General Funds, $85,600 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of

Public Safety by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property,

highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the

issuance of not more than $1,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not

in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$231,000

$85,600

$85,600

$85,600

Public Safety, Department of

379.142 BOND: Patrol Posts Various: $5,000,000 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Purchase 200 law enforcement pursuit vehicles. (S:Purchase 100 law

enforcement pursuit vehicles)

From State General Funds, $1,155,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department

of Public Safety by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters,

property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith,

through the issuance of not more than $5,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have

maturities not in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$1,155,000

$577,500

$1,155,000

Community Affairs, Department of
379.191 BOND: Reservoirs: $25,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Fund reservoirs statewide. (S and CC:Fund new reservoirs and expand existing reservoirs statewide) From State General Funds, $2,140,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Community Affairs by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters,

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property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith,

through the issuance of not more than $25,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have

maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$2,140,000

$2,140,000

$2,140,000

$2,140,000

Environmental Finance Authority, Georgia

379.201 BOND: Local Government Infrastructure: $23,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Capitalize the State Funded Water and Sewer

Construction Loan Program.

From State General Funds, $1,968,800 is specifically appropriated for the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority for the purposes of

financing loans to local government and local government entities for water or sewerage facilities or systems, through the issuance of not

more than $23,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of

240 months.

State General Funds

$1,968,800

$1,968,800

$1,968,800

$1,968,800

Environmental Finance Authority, Georgia

379.202 BOND: Local Government Infrastructure: $6,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Fund the state match for the federal Clean Water State

Revolving Fund Water and Sewer Construction Loan Program.

From State General Funds, $513,600 is specifically appropriated for the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority for the purposes of

financing loans to local government and local government entities for water or sewerage facilities or systems, through the issuance of not

more than $6,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240

months.

State General Funds

$513,600

$513,600

$513,600

$513,600

Environmental Finance Authority, Georgia

379.203 BOND: Local Government Infrastructure: $20,750,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Fund reservoir development. (S and CC:Fund new and

existing reservoir development)

From State General Funds, $1,776,200 is specifically appropriated for the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority for the purposes of

financing loans to local government and local government entities for water or sewerage facilities or systems, through the issuance of not

more than $20,750,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of

240 months.

State General Funds

$1,776,200

$1,776,200

$1,776,200

$1,776,200

Environmental Finance Authority, Georgia

379.204 BOND: Local Government Infrastructure: $6,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Fund the state match for the federal Drinking Water

State Revolving Fund Water and Sewer Construction Loan Program.

From State General Funds, $513,600 is specifically appropriated for the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority for the purposes of

financing loans to local government and local government entities for water or sewerage facilities or systems, through the issuance of not

more than $6,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240

months.

State General Funds

$513,600

$513,600

$513,600

$513,600

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Economic Development, Department of

379.211 BOND: Georgia World Congress Center: $1,265,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Fund renovations and upgrades at Building A.

From State General Funds, $108,284 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of

Economic Development by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters,

property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith,

through the issuance of not more than $1,265,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have

maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$108,284

$108,284

$108,284

$108,284

Economic Development, Department of

379.212 BOND: Georgia World Congress Center: $5,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Fund an expanded parking facility and related

improvements.

From State General Funds, $454,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of

Economic Development by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters,

property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith,

through the issuance of not more than $5,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have

maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$428,000

$428,000

$454,000

Ports Authority, Georgia

379.221 BOND: Ports Authority: $32,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Fund the state match to federal funds for the Savannah Harbor

Deepening Project.

From State General Funds, $2,739,200 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia

Ports Authority by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters,

property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith,

through the issuance of not more than $32,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have

maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$2,739,200

$2,739,200

$2,739,200

$2,739,200

Transportation, Department of

379.231 BOND: Rail Lines: $6,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Fund the McIntyre Passing Siding Project. (S:Fund the McIntyre Passing

Siding, Vidalia-Swainsboro, Valdosta-Willacoochee, and Heart of Georgia Infrastructure projects)(CC:Fund the McIntyre Passing Siding,

Vidalia-Swainsboro, Valdosta-Willacoochee, Heart of Georgia Infrastructure, Dawson, and Ogeechee River Crossing projects)

From State General Funds, $513,600 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of

Transportation by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters,

property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith,

through the issuance of not more than $6,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have

maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$128,400

$385,200

$513,600

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Education, Department of

379.301 BOND: K - 12 Schools: $44,120,000 in principal for 20 years at 6.75%: Fund the Capital Outlay Program-Regular for local school construction.

(S:Include $2,000,000 for Clarkdale Elementary)

From State General Funds, $4,398,764 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and

independent school systems through the State Board of Education ( Department of Education ) through the issuance of not more than

$44,120,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$4,085,512

$4,085,512

$4,085,512

$4,398,764

Education, Department of

379.302 BOND: K - 12 Schools: $21,820,000 in principal for 20 years at 6.75%: Fund the Capital Outlay Program-Exceptional Growth for local school

construction. (H and S:Recommend funding at the $40 million entitlement level and provide $21,820,000 in 20-year bonds)

From State General Funds, $2,175,454 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and

independent school systems through the State Board of Education ( Department of Education ) through the issuance of not more than

$21,820,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$2,907,177

$2,020,532

$2,020,532

$2,175,454

Education, Department of

379.303 BOND: K - 12 Schools: $118,650,000 in principal for 20 years at 6.75%: Fund the Capital Outlay Program-Regular Advance for local school

construction.

From State General Funds, $11,829,405 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and

independent school systems through the State Board of Education ( Department of Education ) through the issuance of not more than

$118,650,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$10,986,990 $10,986,990 $10,986,990 $11,829,405

Education, Department of

379.304 BOND: K - 12 Schools: $1,315,000 in principal for 20 years at 6.75%: Fund the Capital Outlay Program-Low Wealth for local school

construction.

From State General Funds, $131,105 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and

independent school systems through the State Board of Education ( Department of Education ) through the issuance of not more than

$1,315,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$121,769

$121,769

$121,769

$131,105

Education, Department of

379.305 BOND: K - 12 Equipment: $8,895,000 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Purchase vocational equipment statewide. (H and S:Provide $1,388,750 in

5-year bonds for equipment for Agriculture Education Programs and $7,506,250 in 5-year bonds for Career and Technical Education Programs)

From State General Funds, $2,054,745 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department

of Education by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property,

highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the

issuance of not more than $8,895,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not

in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$2,054,745

$2,054,745

$2,054,745

$2,054,745

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Education, Department of

379.306 BOND: K - 12 Schools: $10,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 6.75%: Fund new science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)

charter schools statewide. (H and S:Provide $10,000,000 in 20-year bonds)

From State General Funds, $997,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and

independent school systems through the State Board of Education ( Department of Education ) through the issuance of not more than

$10,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$1,284,000

$856,000

$856,000

$997,000

Education, Department of

379.307 BOND: K - 12 Schools: $2,075,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Fund facility repairs and improvements at state schools. (H and

CC:Provide $2,075,000 in 20-year bonds)(S:Provide $1,335,000 in 20-year bonds)

From State General Funds, $177,620 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and

independent school systems through the State Board of Education ( Department of Education ) through the issuance of not more than

$2,075,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$308,385

$177,620

$114,276

$177,620

Education, Department of

379.308 BOND: K - 12 Equipment: $25,000,000 in principal for 10 years at 5.27%: Purchase 657 school buses statewide. (H and S:Provide $25,000,000

in 10-year bonds for 328 buses statewide)

From State General Funds, $3,280,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department

of Education by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property,

highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the

issuance of not more than $25,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities

not in excess of 120 months.

State General Funds

$3,280,000

$3,280,000

$3,280,000

$3,280,000

Building Authority, Georgia
379.411 BOND: State Capitol: $0 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Repair Capitol Building steps.

State General Funds

$85,600

$85,600

$0

$0

Building Authority, Georgia
379.412 BOND: GBA Parking Facilities: $0 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Design the South Parking Deck in Atlanta.

State General Funds

$64,200

$0

$0

Revenue, Department of
379.421 BOND: Tax System: $3,000,000 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Complete implementation of the Integrated Tax System. From State General Funds, $693,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Revenue by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the

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issuance of not more than $3,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not

in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$693,000

$693,000

$693,000

$693,000

Revenue, Department of

379.422 BOND: Tax System: $800,000 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Purchase OPEX scanning machines and shredders.

From State General Funds, $184,800 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of

Revenue by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property,

highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the

issuance of not more than $800,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in

excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$184,800

$184,800

$184,800

$184,800

Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Department of

379.501 BOND: DBHDD Multi-projects: $3,100,000 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Fund major repairs and equipment replacement statewide. (H and

S:Provide $3,100,000 in 5-year bonds as revised by the Governor)

From State General Funds, $716,100 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of

Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or

improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or

useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $3,100,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the

instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$808,500

$716,100

$716,100

$716,100

Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Department of

379.502 BOND: DBHDD Multi-projects: $1,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Fund construction and renovation projects statewide. (H and

S:Provide $1,000,000 in 20-year bonds as revised by the Governor)

From State General Funds, $85,600 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of

Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or

improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or

useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the

instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$469,944

$85,600

$85,600

$85,600

Community Health, Department of

379.511 BOND: Community Health Multi-projects: $10,000,000 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Implement a new eligibility system.

From State General Funds, $2,310,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department

of Community Health by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters,

property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith,

through the issuance of not more than $10,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have

maturities not in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$2,310,000

$2,310,000

$2,310,000

$2,310,000

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Public Health, Department of

379.512 BOND: Public Health Multi-Projects: $500,000 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Fund facility repairs statewide.

From State General Funds, $115,500 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of

Public Health by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property,

highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the

issuance of not more than $500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in

excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$115,500

$115,500

$115,500

$115,500

Veterans Service, Department of

379.521 BOND: Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home, Milledgeville: $500,000 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Purchase furniture and equipment for C-

Wing Alzheimer's Patient Care Unit.

From State General Funds, $115,500 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of

Veterans Service by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters,

property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith,

through the issuance of not more than $500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have

maturities not in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$115,500

$115,500

$115,500

$115,500

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents

379.601 BOND: Atlanta Metropolitan College: $1,000,000 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Purchase equipment for the Academic Sciences Building.

From State General Funds, $231,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of

Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or

improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or

useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the

instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$231,000

$231,000

$231,000

$231,000

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents

379.602 BOND: Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College: $3,250,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Construct renovations for the Historic Lewis and

Herring Halls.

From State General Funds, $278,200 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of

Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or

improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or

useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $3,250,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the

instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$278,200

$278,200

$278,200

$278,200

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
379.603 BOND: Georgia Institute of Technology: $4,200,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Construct the Infrastructure-Eco Commons Area A. From State General Funds, $359,520 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of

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Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or

improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or

useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $4,200,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the

instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$359,520

$359,520

$359,520

$359,520

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents

379.604 BOND: University of West Georgia: $16,500,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Construct the Nursing Building.

From State General Funds, $1,412,400 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of

Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or

improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or

useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $16,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the

instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$1,412,400

$1,412,400

$1,412,400

$1,412,400

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents

379.605 BOND: Valdosta State University: $7,800,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Construct initial phase of the Health Science Building.

(H:Provide $3,900,000 in 20-year bonds)(S and CC:Provide $7,800,000 in 20-year bonds)

From State General Funds, $667,680 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of

Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or

improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or

useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $7,800,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the

instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$428,000

$333,840

$667,680

$667,680

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents

379.606 BOND: Regents: $45,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Fund major repairs and renovations statewide.

From State General Funds, $3,852,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of

Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or

improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or

useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $45,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the

instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$4,280,000

$4,280,000

$4,280,000

$3,852,000

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
379.607 BOND: College of Coastal Georgia: $7,600,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Design and construct the Teacher Education and Learning Center. From State General Funds, $650,560 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $7,600,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the

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instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months. State General Funds

$650,560

$650,560

$650,560

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents

379.608 BOND: Kennesaw State University: $18,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Fund infrastructure expansion and design and construct an

Education Classroom Facility.

From State General Funds, $1,540,800 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of

Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or

improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or

useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $18,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the

instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$770,400

$1,369,600

$1,540,800

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
379.609 BOND: Georgia Gwinnett College: $0 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Design the Allied Health Building.

State General Funds

$171,200

$85,600

$0

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents

379.610 BOND: University of Georgia: $3,200,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Design the Science Learning Center.

From State General Funds, $273,920 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of

Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or

improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or

useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $3,200,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the

instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$273,920

$256,800

$273,920

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents

379.611 BOND: Georgia Southern University: $21,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Construct the Biology Building.

From State General Funds, $1,797,600 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of

Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or

improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or

useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $21,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the

instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$770,400

$1,797,600

$1,797,600

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
379.612 BOND: Georgia Southwestern State University: $7,800,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Construct the Health and Human Sciences Building. From State General Funds, $667,680 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or

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improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or

useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $7,800,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the

instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$667,680

$667,680

$667,680

Economic Development, Department of

379.613 BOND: Georgia Research Alliance: $3,000,000 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Purchase equipment and fund R&D infrastructure.

From State General Funds, $693,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of

Economic Development by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters,

property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith,

through the issuance of not more than $3,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have

maturities not in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$1,155,000

$231,000

$693,000

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents

379.614 BOND: Rock Eagle 4-H Facility: $2,500,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Fund major repairs and renovations. (CC:Fund construction)

From State General Funds, $214,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of

Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or

improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or

useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the

instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$214,000

$214,000

$214,000

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents

379.615 BOND: Agricultural Experiment Station Facilities: $4,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Fund major repairs and renovations statewide.

From State General Funds, $342,400 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of

Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or

improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or

useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $4,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the

instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$342,400

$342,400

$342,400

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents

379.616 BOND: Agricultural Experiment Station Facilities: $1,000,000 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Provide funds for equipment statewide.

From State General Funds, $231,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of

Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or

improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or

useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the

instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$231,000

$231,000

$231,000

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University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
379.617 BOND: Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission: $0 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Provide funds for a digital textbook initiative.

State General Funds

$115,500

$0

$0

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents

379.618 BOND: Clayton State University: $9,900,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Construct a new science building. (CC:Construct initial phase)

From State General Funds, $847,440 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of

Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or

improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or

useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $9,900,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the

instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$847,440

$847,440

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents

379.619 BOND: South Georgia College: $1,200,000 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Fund the utility loop infrastructure project.

From State General Funds, $277,200 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of

Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or

improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or

useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,200,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the

instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$138,600

$277,200

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents

379.620 BOND: Armstrong Atlantic State University: $2,750,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Fund major repairs and renovations at Gamble Hall.

From State General Funds, $235,400 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of

Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or

improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or

useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,750,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the

instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$235,400

$235,400

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
379.621 BOND: Atlanta Metropolitan College: $0 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Construct phase II of the Academic Science Building.

State General Funds

$89,880

$0

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
379.622 BOND: North Georgia College and State University: $3,000,000 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Equip the North Georgia College and State University Campus in Forsyth County. From State General Funds, $693,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of

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Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or

improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or

useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $3,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the

instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$693,000

$693,000

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents

379.623 BOND: Georgia College and State University: $4,895,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Fund major repairs and renovations at Ennis Hall.

From State General Funds, $419,012 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of

Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or

improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or

useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $4,895,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the

instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$389,480

$419,012

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents

379.624 BOND: Dalton College: $8,075,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Construct an Academic Building. (CC:Construct initial phase)

From State General Funds, $691,220 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of

Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or

improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or

useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $8,075,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the

instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$691,220

$691,220

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents

379.625 BOND: Georgia Gwinnett College: $7,100,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Provide funds for campus wide construction.

From State General Funds, $607,760 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of

Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or

improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or

useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $7,100,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the

instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$303,880

$607,760

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
379.626 BOND: Georgia Highlands College: $0 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Design an Academic Building at the Cartersville Campus.

State General Funds

$94,160

$0

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
379.627 BOND: Bainbridge College: $0 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Design an Academic Building.

State General Funds

$68,480

$0

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Technical College System of Georgia

379.651 BOND: Technical College Multi-Projects: $10,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Fund major facility repairs and renovations.

From State General Funds, $856,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical

College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land,

waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection

therewith, through the issuance of not more than $10,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which

shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$856,000

$856,000

$856,000

$856,000

Technical College System of Georgia

379.652 BOND: Technical College Multi-Projects: $5,000,000 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Replace obsolete equipment. (H and S:Provide $5,000,000

in 5-year bonds)

From State General Funds, $1,155,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical

College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land,

waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection

therewith, through the issuance of not more than $5,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which

shall have maturities not in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$1,732,500

$1,155,000

$1,155,000

$1,155,000

Technical College System of Georgia

379.653 BOND: Moultrie Technical College: $1,615,000 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Equip the Allied Health Building.

From State General Funds, $373,065 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical

College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land,

waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection

therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,615,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which

shall have maturities not in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$373,065

$373,065

$373,065

$373,065

Technical College System of Georgia

379.654 BOND: Sandersville Technical College: $1,740,000 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Equip the Health Sciences and Business Development Center.

From State General Funds, $401,940 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical

College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land,

waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection

therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,740,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which

shall have maturities not in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$401,940

$401,940

$401,940

$401,940

Technical College System of Georgia
379.655 BOND: Central Georgia Technical College: $2,940,000 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Equip the Center for Health Sciences. From State General Funds, $679,140 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land,

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waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection

therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,940,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which

shall have maturities not in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$679,140

$679,140

$679,140

$679,140

Technical College System of Georgia
379.656 BOND: Northwestern Technical College: $0 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Purchase equipment for the Catoosa County campus. (H and S:Delay funding until FY2013 as revised by the Governor)

State General Funds

$438,900

$0

$0

$0

Technical College System of Georgia
379.657 BOND: Altamaha Technical College: $0 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Purchase equipment for the Classroom Building and Truck Driving Range. (H and S:Delay funding until FY2013 as revised by the Governor)

State General Funds

$570,570

$0

$0

$0

Technical College System of Georgia

379.658 BOND: Southern Crescent Technical College: $5,465,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Design and construct the Classroom Building.

From State General Funds, $467,804 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical

College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land,

waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection

therewith, through the issuance of not more than $5,465,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which

shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$467,804

$467,804

$467,804

$467,804

Technical College System of Georgia

379.659 BOND: Technical College Multi-Projects: $10,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Provide funds for construction, renovation or

equipment for Career Academies.

From State General Funds, $856,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical

College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land,

waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection

therewith, through the issuance of not more than $10,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which

shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$856,000

$856,000

$856,000

$856,000

Technical College System of Georgia
379.660 BOND: Altamaha Technical College: $1,200,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Design an Academic Building. From State General Funds, $102,720 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection

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therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,200,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which

shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$102,720

$0

$102,720

Technical College System of Georgia

379.661 BOND: Lanier Technical College: $2,200,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Design the Public Safety/Allied Health and Economic

Development Building.

From State General Funds, $188,320 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical

College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land,

waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection

therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,200,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which

shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$188,320

$188,320

$188,320

Technical College System of Georgia

379.662 BOND: Southeastern Technical College: $590,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Design the Health Services/Library.

From State General Funds, $50,504 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical

College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land,

waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection

therewith, through the issuance of not more than $590,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which

shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$50,504

$50,504

$50,504

Technical College System of Georgia

379.663 BOND: Gwinnett Technical College: $3,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Design the Gwinnett Technical College - North Fulton

Campus in Johns Creek.

From State General Funds, $256,800 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical

College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land,

waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection

therewith, through the issuance of not more than $3,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which

shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$256,800

$0

$256,800

Technical College System of Georgia

379.664 BOND: Ogeechee Technical College: $730,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Design the Natural Resources building.

From State General Funds, $62,488 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical

College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land,

waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection

therewith, through the issuance of not more than $730,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which

shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$62,145

$62,488

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Technical College System of Georgia

379.665 BOND: North Georgia Technical College: $3,200,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Expand the Health Classroom building on the Currahee

Campus.

From State General Funds, $273,920 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical

College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land,

waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection

therewith, through the issuance of not more than $3,200,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which

shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$273,920

Technical College System of Georgia

379.666 BOND: Middle Georgia Technical College: $1,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Design the Health Services Center.

From State General Funds, $85,600 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical

College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land,

waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection

therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which

shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$85,600

Technical College System of Georgia

379.667 BOND: Technical College Multi-Projects: $1,000,000 in principal for 10 years at 5.27%: Provide funds for the purchase and maintenance of

CDL vehicles.

From State General Funds, $131,200 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical

College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land,

waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection

therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which

shall have maturities not in excess of 120 months.

State General Funds

$131,200

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents

379.681 BOND: Twiggs County Public Library: $1,150,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Design and construct new library as part of the Middle

Georgia Regional Library System.

From State General Funds, $98,440 is specifically appropriated to the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia to provide

public library facilities by grant to the governing board of the Twiggs County Public Library, for that library, through the issuance of

not more than $1,150,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of

240 months.

State General Funds

$98,440

$0

$49,220

$98,440

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
379.682 BOND: Royston Public Library: $0 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Design and construct new library as part of the Athens Regional Library System.

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State General Funds

$54,270

$0

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
379.683 BOND: Milner Public Library: $0 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Design and construct new library as part of the Flint River Regional Library System.

State General Funds

$29,960

$0

Forestry Commission, State

379.701 BOND: Forestry Equipment: $3,200,000 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Replace firefighting equipment statewide.

From State General Funds, $739,200 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the State Forestry

Commission by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property,

highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the

issuance of not more than $3,200,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not

in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$739,200

$739,200

$739,200

$739,200

Forestry Commission, State

379.702 BOND: Forestry Buildings: $2,500,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Fund major repairs and renovations at facilities statewide. (H and

S:Provide $2,500,000 in 20-year bonds)

From State General Funds, $214,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the State Forestry

Commission by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property,

highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the

issuance of not more than $2,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not

in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$577,500

$214,000

$214,000

$214,000

Natural Resources, Department of

379.711 BOND: DNR multi-projects: $890,000 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Complete law enforcement dispatch and communication system for the

Wildlife Resources Division to comply with Federal Communications Commission requirements.

From State General Funds, $205,590 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of

Natural Resources by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters,

property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith,

through the issuance of not more than $890,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have

maturities not in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$205,590

$205,590

$205,590

$205,590

Natural Resources, Department of
379.712 BOND: DNR multi-projects: $7,500,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Fund major repairs and renovations at facilities and infrastructure statewide. (H:Provide $5,000,000 in 20-year bonds)(S and CC:Provide $7,500,000 in 20-year bonds) From State General Funds, $642,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of

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Natural Resources by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters,

property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith,

through the issuance of not more than $7,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have

maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$1,501,500

$428,000

$642,000

$642,000

Natural Resources, Department of

379.713 BOND: DNR multi-projects: $500,000 in principal for 5 years at 5%: Replace law enforcement vehicles.

From State General Funds, $115,500 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of

Natural Resources by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters,

property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith,

through the issuance of not more than $500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have

maturities not in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$115,500

$115,500

$115,500

Agriculture, Department of

379.714 BOND: Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter: $1,100,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Retrofit horse barn and cover existing

practice ring.

From State General Funds, $94,160 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of

Agriculture by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property,

highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the

issuance of not more than $1,100,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not

in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$94,160

$94,160

$94,160

$94,160

Soil and Water Conservation Commission

379.731 BOND: Soil & Water Conservation Watershed: $6,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Rehabilitate USDA flood control watershed

structures to bring them into compliance with Georgia's Safe Dams Act.

From State General Funds, $513,600 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Soil and

Water Conservation Commission by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of

land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection

therewith, through the issuance of not more than $6,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which

shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$513,600

$513,600

$513,600

$513,600

Agriculture, Department of
379.741 BOND: State Farmers' Markets: $2,500,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.75%: Fund major repairs and renovations. From State General Funds, $214,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Agriculture by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not

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in excess of 240 months. State General Funds

$214,000

$107,000

$214,000

Administrative Services, Department of

379.750 BOND: Georgia Aviation Authority: $2,000,000 in principal for 10 years at 5.27%: Provide funds for the purchase of aircraft.

From State General Funds, $262,400 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of

Administrative Services by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters,

property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith,

through the issuance of not more than $2,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have

maturities not in excess of 120 months.

State General Funds

$262,400

Section 52: General Obligation Bonds Repealed, Revised, or Reinstated

Section 53: Refunds 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 54: Leases In accordance with the requirements of Article IX, Section VI, Paragraph Ia 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 existing lease contracts 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. If for any reason any of the sums herein provided under any other provision of this Act are insufficient 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.

Section 55: Budgetary Control and Interpretation The appropriations in this Act consist of the amount stated in the right-most column, for each line at the lowest level of detail for the fund source categories, "Total State Funds" and "Total Federal Funds," under a caption beginning with a program or special project number that has a 100 or a higher number after the decimal and a program or special project name. In each case, such appropriation is associated with the immediately preceding program or special project name, number, and statement of program or special project purpose. The program or special project purpose is stated immediately below the program or special project name. For authorizations for general obligation debt in Section 51, the indented, bold-faced paragraphs following each Bond number are the lowest level of detail and constitute appropriations in accordance with Article VII, Section IV, Paragraph III(a)(1) of the Georgia Constitution. The caption above the Bond number, the light-faced text immediately following the Bond number before the bold-faced text, and the lightfaced after the bold-faced text are information only.

Similarly, text in a group of lines that has a number less than 100 after the decimal (01 through 99) is not part of a statement of purpose but constitutes information as to how the appropriation was derived. Amounts in the columns other than the right-most column are for informational purposes only.

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The summary and lowest level of detail for the fund source categories "Total Agency Funds" and "Total Intra-State Governmental Transfers," are for informational purposes only. The blocks of text and numerals immediately following the section header and beginning with the phrases, "Section Total - Continuation" and "Section Totals - Final" are for informational purposes only. Sections 52, 53, 54, and 56 contain, constitute, or amend appropriations.
Section 56: Flex Notwithstanding any other statement of purpose, the purpose of each appropriation of federal funds or other funds shall be the stated purpose or any other lawful purpose consistent with the fund source and the general law powers of the budget unit.
In the preceding sentence, "Federal Funds" means any federal funding source, whether specifically identified or not specifically identified; "Other Funds" means all other fund sources except State Funds or Federal Funds, including without limitation, Intra-State Government Transfers. This paragraph does not permit an agency to include within its flex the appropriations for an agency attached to it for administrative purposes.
Section 57: Effective Date This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval.
Section 58: Repeal Conflicting Laws All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this act are repealed.

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Representative England of the 108th moved that the House adopt the report of the Committee of Conference on HB 78.

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

E Abdul-Salaam N Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden N Beasley-Teague N Bell N Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway N Brooks N Bruce Y Bryant N Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper N Crawford

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson N Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton
Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J N Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin N Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Y Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill N Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson N Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson N Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S N Jordan Y Kaiser N Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long N Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris N Mosby N Murphy Y Neal, J N Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak N Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey
Randall N Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers E Rynders Y Scott, M N Scott, S

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C N Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R N Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley N Thomas N Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon N Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A N Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 143, nays 32.

The motion prevailed.

Representative Ehrhart of the 36th 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.

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The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE SUPPLEMENTAL RULES CALENDAR TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 2011

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 39th Legislative Day as enumerated below:

DEBATE CALENDAR

Pursuant to Rule 33.3, debate shall be limited to no longer than one hour per Bill. Time to be allocated at the discretion of the Speaker.

Modified Open Rule

SB 47

Georgia Magistrate Courts Training Council; training for magistrates/senior

magistrates; composition/responsibilities; provisions (Judy-Jacobs-80th)

Crosby-13th

Modified Structured Rule

SB 10 SB 33 SB 38 SB 64 SB 76 SB 80 SB 112 SB 160

Alcoholic Beverages; if approved by referendum; each county may authorize package sales by a retailer on Sundays (RegI-Williams-4th) Bulloch-11th Waste Reduction Act of 2011; Zero-Base Budgeting Act; application to the budget process; analysis of departmental/program objectives (Substitute) (B&FAO-Martin-47th) Shafer-48th Education; authority for the State School Superintendent to employ and dismiss employees (Substitute) (Ed-Davis-109th) Rogers-21st (AM# 33 1110) Corporations; change the amount of fees/penalties for application for reinstatement for corporations, nonprofit corporations, limited liability companies (Substitute) (Judy-Weldon-3rd) McKoon-29th Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission; revise provisions; uncompensated trauma care (Substitute) (H&HS-Peake-137th) Mullis-53rd Evidence; provide for DNA analysis of persons arrested for felony offenses (Substitute) (JudyNC-Neal-75th) McKoon-29th Military Parents Rights Act; procedures governing parental rights in the event one parent is subject to military deployment (Substitute) (Judy-Nix69th) McKoon-29th Elections; public utility corporations; political campaigns (GAff-Golick34th) Balfour-9th

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SB 163
SB 166 SB 172
SB 177 SB 181 SB 203
SB 223

Elections; identification of campaign communications, advertising, and literature; provide certain requirements (GAff-Powell-29th) Butterworth50th (AM# 29 1037) (AM# 37 0128) Insurance; extensively revise the requirements for continuing care providers/facilities (Ins-Jacobs-80th) Stone-23rd Adoption; require home study by an evaluator prior to the placement of a child; recommend placement; definitions (Substitute) (Judy-Jacobs-80th) Shafer-48th Health Care Compact; adopt (Substitute) (Ins-Hembree-67th) Bethel-54th (AM# 37 0131) Attorney General; prohibit contingent compensation under certain circumstances (Substitute) (Judy-Lindsey-54th) Bethel-54th Insurance; provide that certain individuals who collect/input data; automated claims adjudication system are exempt from licensure (Substitute) (Ins-Harbin-118th) Bethel-54th Georgia Government Accountability Act; establish; create Legislative Sunset Advisory Committee; authorize to review/evaluate state agencies', productivity, efficiency, and responsiveness (Substitute) (B&FAO-Martin47th) Ligon, Jr.-3rd

Structured Rule

SB 140

Georgia Higher Education Facilities Authority; revenue bonds; increase the amount of bonding authority (Substitute) (B&FAO-Martin-47th) Staton18th

Bills and Resolutions on this calendar may be called in any order the Speaker desires.

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Meadows of the 5th
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 76.

By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Rogers of the 21st, Goggans of the 7th, Unterman of the 45th, Stoner of the 6th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 31-11-102 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the duties and responsibilities of the Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission, so as to revise certain provisions relating to uncompensated trauma care provided by

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emergency medical services; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 11 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to emergency medical services, so as to authorize the Department of Community Health to require fingerprinting and criminal background investigations of applicants for licensure of emergency medical services personnel; to provide definitions; to revise certain provisions relating to uncompensated trauma care provided by emergency medical services; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 11 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to emergency medical services, is amended by adding a new Code section to Article 3 to read as follows:
"31-11-49. As used in this article, the term:
(1) 'Center' means the Georgia Crime Information Center. (2) 'Certify' and 'certification' are synonymous with 'license' and 'licensure.' (3) 'Emergency medical services personnel' means all individuals licensed by the department under this article."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 31-11-51, relating to certification and recertification of emergency medical technicians, as follows:
"31-11-51. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'conviction data' means a record of a finding or verdict of guilty or plea of guilty or plea of nolo contendere with regard to any crime, regardless of whether an appeal of the conviction has been sought. (b) The board shall, by regulation, authorize the department to establish procedures and standards for certifying and recertifying the licensing of emergency medical technicians services personnel. The department shall succeed to all rules and regulations, policies, procedures, and administrative orders of the composite board which were in effect on December 31, 2001, and which relate to the functions transferred to the department by this chapter. Such rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and administrative orders shall remain in effect until amended, repealed, superseded, or nullified by proper authority or as otherwise provided by law.

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(c) In reviewing applicants for initial licensure of emergency medical services personnel, the department shall be authorized pursuant to this Code section to obtain conviction data with respect to such applicants for the purposes of determining the suitability of the applicant for licensure. (d) The department shall by rule or regulation establish a procedure for requesting a fingerprint based criminal history records check from the center and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Fingerprints shall be in such form and of such quality as prescribed by the center and under standards adopted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Fees may be charged as necessary to cover the cost of the records search. Upon receipt thereof, the center shall promptly cause such criminal records search to be conducted. The center shall notify the department in writing of any finding of disqualifying information, including, but not limited to, any conviction data regarding the fingerprint records check, or if there is no such finding. (e) Conviction data received by the department shall be privileged and shall not be a public record or disclosed to any person. Conviction data shall be maintained by the department pursuant to laws regarding such records and the rules and regulations of the center and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Penalties for the unauthorized release or disclosure of conviction data shall be as prescribed by law or rule or regulation of the center or Federal Bureau of Investigation. (f) The center, the department, or any law enforcement agency, or the employees of any such entities, shall neither be responsible for the accuracy of information provided pursuant to this Code section nor be liable for defamation, invasion of privacy, negligence, or any other claim relating to or arising from the dissemination of information pursuant to this Code section."
SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 31-11-102, relating to the duties and responsibilities of the Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission, by revising paragraph (2) as follows:
"(2) For the first two fiscal years in which funds are appropriated to the commission for distribution, to distribute such funds in the following areas with the priority for distribution to be set by majority vote of the commission:
(A) Physician uncompensated trauma care services provided in designated trauma centers; (B) Emergency medical service uncompensated trauma care services provided to patients transported to designated trauma centers and to trauma patients transported to out-of-state hospitals as approved by the commission; (C) Uncompensated trauma care services of designated trauma centers; (D) Trauma care readiness costs for designated or certified trauma care service providers; and (E) Trauma care service start-up costs for providers seeking a trauma care designation or certification.

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The commission shall adopt a formula that prioritizes the distribution of state appropriated funds that may be implemented during the third state fiscal year in which funds are appropriated to the commission for distribution. Such formula shall be evaluated and modified, if needed, every two years thereafter;"

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:

E Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black N Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns N Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper
Crawford

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Y Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long
Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy
Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer
Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers E Rynders Y Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E
Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson
Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
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On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 167, nays 3.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.
SB 140. By Senators Staton of the 18th, Cowsert of the 46th, Butterworth of the 50th, Chance of the 16th and Grant of the 25th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 16 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Higher Education Facilities Authority, so as to increase the amount of bonding authority; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 16 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Higher Education Facilities Authority, so as to change provisions relative to projects and bonds of the authority; to further define what constitutes a self-liquidating project; to increase the bonding capacity of the authority; to provide that bonds may be issued only to the extent of a percentage of the net revenues to the authority; 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 16 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Higher Education Facilities Authority, is amended in Code Section 20-16-2, relating to definitions applicable to the authority, by revising subsection (b) as follows:
"(b) Any project or combination of projects shall be deemed 'self-liquidating,' if, in the judgment of the authority, the revenues, rents, or earnings to be derived by the authority therefrom directly from the project or combination of projects will be sufficient to pay the cost of maintaining, repairing, and operating the project and to pay the principal of and interest on revenue bonds which may be issued for the cost of such project, projects, or combination of projects.
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 20-16-5, relating to revenue bonds of the authority, by revising subsection (f) and adding a new subsection (g) to read as follows:

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"(f) The authority shall not have outstanding at any one time bonds and notes exceeding $300 $400 million. (g) The authority shall not have outstanding at any time bonds on which the principal and interest payments will exceed 90 percent of the amount of net revenues, rents, and earnings to be derived directly from the projects for which the bonds are issued over the term of the bonds. Prior to the issuance of any bonds, the state auditor shall in a written report certify his or her opinion that the issuance will be authorized under this subsection."

SECTION 3. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such 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:

E Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams N Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood N Austin Y Baker Y Battles N Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black N Braddock N Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns N Byrd Y Carter N Casas Y Channell

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner N Dudgeon Y Dukes N Dutton
Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene

Y Heckstall Y Hembree
Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes N Holt N Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson
Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse N Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane

Y Mayo N McBrayer
McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy
Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer
Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal N Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake N Powell, A N Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E
Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre N Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T N Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon

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Y Cheokas N Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins N Cooke N Coomer Y Cooper
Crawford

N Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B N Harden, M N Harrell Y Hatchett N Hatfield Y Heard

Y Lindsey Y Long
Lucas N Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Randall Reece
Y Rice Y Riley
Roberts Y Rogers E Rynders Y Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 139, nays 27.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

Due to a mechanical malfunction, the vote of Representative Roberts of the 154th was not recorded on the preceding roll call. He wished to be recorded as voting "nay" thereon.

Representative McBrayer of the 153rd stated that he inadvertently voted "nay" on the preceding roll call. He wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon.

SB 223. By Senators Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Rogers of the 21st, Hill of the 32nd, Ginn of the 47th, Albers of the 56th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the organization of the executive branch generally, so as to establish the "Georgia Government Accountability Act"; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative intent; to create the Legislative Sunset Advisory Committee; to authorize the committee to review and evaluate state agencies' productivity, efficiency, and responsiveness; to provide for the automatic abolition of certain state agencies contingent upon adoption of a resolution by the General Assembly declaring that the state laws applicable to such agency have been repealed, revised, or reassigned; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Chapter 4 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the organization of the executive branch generally, so as to establish the "Georgia Government Accountability Act"; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative

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intent; to create the Legislative Sunset Advisory Committee; to authorize the committee to review and evaluate state agencies' productivity, efficiency, and responsiveness; to provide for the automatic abolition of certain state agencies contingent upon adoption of a resolution by the General Assembly declaring that the state laws applicable to such agency have been repealed, revised, or reassigned; to amend Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the General Assembly, so as to authorize the creation of the Joint Legislative Budget Office as a successor to the Senate Budget Office and the House Budget Office; to make conforming amendments in numerous Code sections referring to legislative budget offices and, in particular, to amend Title 8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to buildings; Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts; Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education; Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to law enforcement; Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public officers; and Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, so as to provide for and reflect the foregoing; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
PART I SECTION 1-1. Chapter 4 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the organization of the executive branch generally, is amended by designating Code Sections 50-4-1 through 50-4-7 as Article 1 and by adding a new article to read as follows:
"ARTICLE 2
50-4-20. This article shall be known and may be cited as the 'Georgia Government Accountability Act.' It is the intent of the General Assembly to establish a method by which the efficiency of state government shall be reviewed and the productivity of each agency evaluated. This article is meant to ensure that the valuable resources of the state are best utilized and that state agencies are held accountable for their service to the public and responsiveness to the needs of the citizens of this state.
50-4-21. (a) There is created as a joint committee of the General Assembly the Legislative Sunset Advisory Committee to be composed of seven members of the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House and seven members of the Senate appointed by the President of the Senate. The members of the committee shall serve two-year terms concurrent with their terms as members of the General Assembly. A cochairperson of the committee shall be appointed by the President of the Senate from the membership of the committee, and a cochairperson of the committee shall be

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appointed by the Speaker of the House from the membership of the committee. The cochairpersons shall serve terms of two years concurrent with their terms as members of the General Assembly. The cochairpersons shall each be authorized to appoint no more than two ex officio members of the committee. Vacancies in an appointed member's position or in the offices of cochairperson of the committee shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointment. The committee shall advise the General Assembly regarding the agency sunset provisions required by this article. (b) The Legislative Sunset Advisory Committee may employ staff to assist the committee on matters related to committee activities. (c) In carrying out its function under this article, the committee may request, through the cochairpersons, the assistance of any state agency or office. When so requested, a state agency or office shall assist the committee. The committee or its designated staff member may inspect, review, and copy the records, documents, and files of any state agency. All information subject to public disclosure shall be made available for review and copying within three business days.
50-4-22. (a)(1) The Legislative Sunset Advisory Committee may review all state agencies, including all boards, departments, advisory committees, authorities, bureaus, offices, and any other state entity of the executive branch of state government regardless of its designation. The committee shall be responsible for establishing a schedule for the routine review of state agencies. It shall be the responsibility of the Legislative Sunset Advisory Committee to schedule agency reviews. The Legislative Sunset Advisory Committee shall have the discretion to add any agency to the review schedule or to modify an agency's scheduled review.
(2) This article shall not apply to any state entity to which state funds are not appropriated in an appropriations Act. (b) Except as provided by this Code section, an agency subject to review by the Legislative Sunset Advisory Committee shall be automatically abolished on the year anniversary of the committee's decision recommending that such agency be abolished; provided, however, no agency shall be abolished unless or until the General Assembly finds by adoption of a joint resolution that the state laws that the agency is responsible for implementing or enforcing have been repealed, revised, or reassigned to another remaining agency and that adequate provision has been made for the transfer from the abolished agency to a successor agency of all duties, real property, debts, and obligations, including those relating to bonds, loans, promissory notes, lease-purchase agreements, installment sales contracts, financing agreements, or any other form of indebtedness such that security therefor and the rights of bondholders or holders of other indebtedness are not impaired. (c) If the General Assembly does not take action to continue the agency before the date of abolishment, the agency shall submit its legislative budget request consistent with

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the recommendations of the review of the Legislative Sunset Advisory Committee or any law transferring the agency's functions to other entities. (d) Any agency established by constitutional provision shall not be subject to automatic abolishment as provided in subsection (a) of this Code section. The committee shall review the constitutionally established agency in the same manner and shall report to the General Assembly any recommended constitutional amendments needed for the reorganizing or abolishing of such constitutionally created agency. (e) Any board, commission, advisory council, or similar body included in the term 'agency' as defined in Code Section 50-4-1 which has not held an open public meeting for a period of more than 12 months shall be considered automatically abolished without the need for further agency review as required by this article. The committee shall be responsible for presenting legislation to repeal existing statutory provisions relating to the abolished agency. The committee shall give public notice of any proposed legislation not later than the first day of December of the year preceding its introduction. (f) Except as may otherwise be expressly provided by law, abolition of a state agency shall not affect the rights and duties that matured, penalties that were incurred, civil or criminal liabilities that arose, or proceedings that were begun before the abolition.
50-4-23. (a) Not later than six months prior to the date on which a state agency is scheduled to be reviewed, the agency shall provide the Legislative Sunset Advisory Committee with a report outlining the agency's efficiency and productivity and the extent to which the agency utilizes state resources to best meet the needs of the public. (b) The report required by this Code section shall, at a minimum, include the following:
(1) A comprehensive list of state programs and services performed by the agency, including all special purpose activities undertaken to realize identifiable goals and objectives in order to achieve the agency's mission and legislative intent; (2) An accounting of state resources appropriated to and spent by the agency; (3) An explanation of factors that have contributed to any failure to achieve legislated standards or directives; (4) The extent to which the agency has encouraged participation by the public in making its rules and decisions and the extent to which public participation has resulted in rules compatible with the objectives of the agency; (5) A statement of any statutory objectives intended for each program and activity, the problem or need that the program and activity are intended to address, and the extent to which these objectives have been achieved; (6) An assessment of the extent to which the jurisdiction of the agency and its programs overlap or duplicate those of other agencies and the extent to which those programs can be eliminated, reorganized, privatized, or consolidated with those of other agencies;

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(7) A self-examining assessment of the agency's efficiency and areas of needed improvement, including goals and objectives for improvement, and the means by which the agency intends to meet these goals and objectives; (8) Recommendations for statutory or budgetary changes that would improve the agency's programs and operations, reduce costs, or improve services to state residents; (9) The effect of federal intervention or loss of federal funds if the agency, or any of its programs or activities, is abolished; (10) An assessment of alternative methods of providing services for which the agency is responsible which would reduce costs or improve performance while adequately protecting the public interest; (11) An assessment of the agency and its programs to determine whether the agency or its programs should be eliminated, reorganized, privatized, or consolidated; (12) A detailed summary of the agency's hiring and retention patterns for the previous five years; (13) An assessment of the extent to which the agency has corrected any deficiencies and implemented recommendations contained in any state or federal audits or court decisions; (14) A list of all advisory committees and boards of the agency, whether established in statute or by the agency; their purposes, activities, composition, and expenses; and an assessment of the extent to which their purposes have been achieved and the rationale for continuing or eliminating each advisory committee or board; (15) A list of agency programs or functions that are performed without specific statutory authority; (16) Copies of any program audits, performance audits, and any other reports provided by the state auditor; (17) A list and summary of all litigation in which the agency is engaged and the status of such cases, including assessments of any financial liability to which they expose the state; and (18) Other information as requested by the committee or any study committee created under the committee's direction. (c) Information and data reported by the agency shall be validated by the agency's chief executive before submission to the committee.
50-4-24. (a) Not later than six months following receipt of the agency's report required by Code Section 50-4-23 the Legislative Sunset Advisory Committee shall complete its review of the agency. When conducting its agency review the committee shall:
(1) Review the information submitted by the agency; (2) Consult with or hear testimony from any individual, agency, private company, or other expert as needed; (3) Hold public hearings to consider this information as well as testimony that the committee deems necessary; and

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(4) Present to the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives a report on the agencies scheduled to be reviewed that year by the committee. In the report, the committee shall include its specific findings and recommendations regarding each agency review and indicate whether a public need exists for the continuation of a state agency or for the functions of the agency. (b) The committee shall consider the following criteria in determining whether a public need exists for the continuation of a state agency or agency function: (1) The efficiency with which the agency operates; (2) The statutory objectives of the agency and the problem or need that the agency is intended to address, the extent to which the objectives have been achieved, and any activities of the agency in addition to those granted by statute and the authority for these activities; (3) An assessment of less restrictive or alternative methods of providing any regulatory function for which the agency is responsible while adequately protecting the public; (4) The extent to which an advisory committee or board is needed or used; (5) The extent to which the jurisdiction of the agency and the programs administered by the agency overlap or duplicate those of other agencies and the extent to which the programs administered by the agency can be consolidated with the programs of other agencies; (6) Whether the agency has recommended to the legislature statutory changes calculated to be of benefit to the public; (7) The promptness and effectiveness with which the agency responds to the public's complaints and the extent to which the agency has encouraged participation by the public in making its rules and decisions; (8) The extent to which the agency has satisfied requirements of state law, safeguarded public health, safety, and welfare, and utilized state resources; (9) The extent to which the agency accurately reports performance measures used to justify state spending on each of its activities, services, and programs; (10) The extent to which the agency is reasonably deemed to be a core or essential function of state government under the provisions of the Constitution of Georgia; (11) The effect of probable federal intervention or loss of federal funds if the agency or an agency function is abolished; and (12) The extent to which changes are necessary in the enabling statutes of the agency so that the agency can adequately comply with the criteria of this article. (c) In its report on an agency, the committee shall make recommendations on the abolition, continuation, or reorganization of such agency and on the need for the continuation of the functions of the agency. The report shall also make recommendations on the elimination, privatization, consolidation, transfer, or reorganization of an agency's programs when those programs are duplicated by another agency. (d) It shall be the responsibility of the committee to prepare drafts of legislation necessary to carry out the committee's recommendations."

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PART II SECTION 2-1. Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the General Assembly, is amended by revising Code Section 28-5-6, relating to the Senate Budget Office and the House Budget Office, as follows: "28-5-6. (a) The Senate is authorized to establish and provide for a Senate Budget Office. The House of Representatives is authorized to establish and provide for a House Budget Office President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives are authorized by mutual agreement to provide for the establishment of a Joint Legislative Budget Office and employ a director and other staff for that office. (b) The director of the Senate Joint Legislative Budget Office is authorized to request information and material from all state departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, committees, authorities, and agencies in connection with his or her duties; and all such departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, committees, authorities, and agencies are directed to furnish such information and material as the director shall request. (c) The director of the House Budget Office is authorized to request information and material from all state departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, committees, authorities, and agencies in connection with his or her duties; and all such departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, committees, authorities, and agencies are directed to furnish such information and material as the director shall request. All information and material received by the House Budget Office under this subsection shall be made available to the chairpersons of the House Appropriations Committee, the House Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight Committee, and other officers of the House of Representatives as may be designated by the Speaker of the House; and upon direction by such chairpersons and such other officers of the House as may be designated by the Speaker of the House, the House Budget Office shall request any needed information and material from any state department, board, bureau, commission, committee, authority, or agency."
SECTION 2-2. Said Title 28 is further amended in Code Section 28-4-2, relating to powers and duties of the Legislative Services Committee, by revising subsection (e) as follows:
"(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."

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SECTION 2-3. Said Title 28 is further amended by revising paragraph (1) of subsection (c) of Code Section 28-5-42, relating to fiscal note requirements, as follows:
"(c)(1) In the event a bill having a significant impact as described in paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of this Code section is introduced not later than the twentieth day of any session, the chairperson of the committee to which such bill is referred shall request the director of the Office of Planning and Budget and the state auditor to submit any such fiscal note as to the fiscal effect of any such bill and to file a copy of such fiscal note with the Senate Joint Legislative Budget Office and the House Budget Office. The chairperson shall make such request after the bill is referred to the committee."
PART III SECTION 3-1. Title 8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to buildings, is amended by revising Code Section 8-2-144, relating to accounting of certain fees by the Commissioner of Insurance, as follows: "8-2-144. The Commissioner of Insurance shall file a report on or before December 15 of each year accounting for all fees received by the Commissioner under this part and Part 3 of this article for the preceding 12 month period and for the actual costs of the inspection programs under this part and Part 3 of this article for the preceding 12 month period. Such report shall be provided to the chairpersons of the House Appropriations Committee, the Senate Appropriations Committee, the House Governmental Affairs Committee, and the Senate Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee, the director of the Office of Planning and Budget, the director of the Senate Budget Office, and the director of the House Joint Legislative Budget Office."
SECTION 3-2. Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, is amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 15-6-77.4, relating to certain additional divorce case filing fees, as follows:
"(a) In addition to any fees required in Code Sections 15-6-77, 15-6-77.2, 15-6-77.3, and 47-14-51, for filing each divorce case, the clerk of superior court shall charge an additional fee of $5.00. Each clerk of the superior court shall collect the additional fees for divorce cases as provided in this Code section and shall pay such moneys over to the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority by the last day of the month there following, to be deposited by the authority into the general treasury. The authority shall, on a quarterly basis, make a report and accounting of all funds collected pursuant to this Code section and shall submit such report and accounting to the Office of Planning and Budget, the House Budget Office, and the Senate Joint Legislative Budget Office no later than 60 days after the last day of the preceding quarter."

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SECTION 3-3. Said Title 15 is further amended by revising Code Section 15-9-60.1, relating to certain additional marriage license fees, as follows:
"15-9-60.1. In addition to any fees required in Code Section 15-9-60 for receiving marriage applications, issuing marriage licenses, and recording relative thereto, the judge of the probate court shall charge an additional fee of $15.00 for issuing a marriage license. No amount of this additional fee shall be paid into the Judges of the Probate Courts Retirement Fund of Georgia provided for in Chapter 11 of Title 47 or be used for the purpose of calculating retirement benefits for judges of the probate courts. Each judge of the probate court shall collect the additional fees for issuing marriage licenses as provided in this Code section and shall pay such moneys over to the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority by the last day of the month there following, to be deposited by the authority into the general treasury. The authority shall, on a quarterly basis, make a report and accounting of all funds collected pursuant to this Code section and shall submit such report and accounting to the Office of Planning and Budget, the House Budget Office, and the Senate Joint Legislative Budget Office no later than 60 days after the last day of the preceding quarter."
SECTION 3-4. Said Title 15 is further amended by revising paragraph (3) of subsection (e) of Code Section 15-18-12, relating to judicial circuit travel expenses, as follows:
"(3) In determining the travel budget for each judicial circuit, the council shall consider the budget request submitted by the district attorney of each judicial circuit, the geographic size and the caseload of each circuit, and such other facts as may be relevant. The council is authorized to establish a contingency reserve of not more than 3 percent of the total amount appropriated by the General Assembly in order to meet any expenses which could not be reasonably anticipated. The council shall submit to each district attorney, the state auditor, the House Budget Office, and the Senate Joint Legislative Budget Office a monthly report showing the budget amount of expenditures made under the travel budget. The council may periodically review and adjust said budget as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this Code section."
SECTION 3-5. Said Title 15 is further amended by revising Code Section 15-21-74, relating to payment of certain amounts of the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority, as follows:
"15-21-74. The sums provided for under paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 15-21-73 shall be assessed and collected by the court officer charged with the duty of collecting moneys arising from fines and shall be paid over to the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority by the last day of the month there following, to be deposited by

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the authority into the general treasury. The sums provided for under paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of Code Section 15-21-73 shall be assessed and collected by the court officer charged with the duty of collecting moneys arising from forfeited bonds and shall be paid over to the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority by the last day of the month there following for remittance to the Office of the State Treasurer; provided, however, that if the local governing authority has an approved procedure to verify the applicant's income as set forth in Code Section 17-12-80, the court officer shall remit 50 percent of such funds to the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority, and the remaining 50 percent shall be remitted to the local governing authority and reported to the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority. The authority shall, on a quarterly basis, make a report and accounting of all funds collected and disbursed pursuant to this article and shall submit such report and accounting to the Office of Planning and Budget, the House Budget Office, and the Senate Joint Legislative Budget Office no later than 60 days after the last day of the preceding quarter."
SECTION 3-6. Said Title 15 is further amended by revising Code Section 15-21-113, relating to payment of certain amounts to the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority, as follows:
"15-21-113. The sums provided for in Code Section 15-21-112 shall be assessed and collected by the court officer charged with the duty of collecting moneys arising from fines and shall be paid over by the last day of the following month to the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority for remittance to the Georgia Crime Victims Compensation Board, to be deposited into the Georgia Crime Victims Emergency Fund. The authority shall, on a quarterly basis, make a report and accounting of all funds collected pursuant to this article and shall submit such report and accounting to the Office of Planning and Budget, the House Budget Office, and the Senate Joint Legislative Budget Office no later than 60 days after the last day of the preceding quarter."
SECTION 3-7. Said Title 15 is further amended by revising subsection (c) of Code Section 15-21A-6.1, relating to the judicial operation fund fees in superior court, as follows:
"(c) The authority shall, on a quarterly basis, make a report and accounting of all funds collected pursuant to this Code section and shall submit such report and accounting to the Office of Planning and Budget, the House Budget Office, and the Senate Joint Legislative Budget Office no later than 60 days after the last day of the preceding quarter."

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SECTION 3-8. Said Title 15 is further amended by revising subsection (c) of Code Section 15-21A-6.2, relating to the judicial operation fund fees in state court, as follows:
"(c) The authority shall, on a quarterly basis, make a report and accounting of all funds collected pursuant to this Code section and shall submit such report and accounting to the Office of Planning and Budget, the House Budget Office, and the Senate Joint Legislative Budget Office no later than 60 days after the last day of the preceding quarter."
SECTION 3-9. Said Title 15 is further amended by revising subsection (c) of Code Section 15-21A-7, relating to the reporting and accounting system of the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority, as follows:
"(c) The authority shall, on a quarterly basis, make a detailed report and accounting of all fines and fees collected and remitted by any court and shall submit such report and accounting to the Legislative Oversight Committee for the Georgia Public Defender Standards Council, the Office of Planning and Budget, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Georgia, the House Budget Office, and the Senate Joint Legislative Budget Office no later than 60 days after the last day of the preceding quarter."
SECTION 3-10. Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, is amended by revising subsection (c) of Code Section 20-2-320, relating to the Education Information Steering Committee, as follows:
"(c) For the purpose of this article, authorized educational agencies shall be the Department of Education; the Department of Early Care and Learning; the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia; the Technical College System of Georgia; the Education Coordinating Council; the Professional Standards Commission; the Office of Student Achievement; the education policy and research components of the office of the Governor; the Office of Planning and Budget; the Senate Joint Legislative Budget Office; the House Budget Office; the House Research Office; and the Senate Research Office. Any information collected over the state-wide comprehensive educational information system, including individual student records and individual personnel records, shall be accessible by authorized educational agencies, provided that any information which is planned for collection over the system but which is temporarily being collected by other means shall also be accessible by authorized educational agencies and provided, further, that adequate security provisions are employed to protect the privacy of individuals. All data maintained for this system shall be used for educational purposes only. In no case shall information be released by an authorized educational agency which would violate the privacy rights of any individual student or employee. Information released by an authorized educational agency in violation of the privacy rights of any individual student or employee shall subject the authorized educational agency to all penalties under applicable state and

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federal law. Any information collected over the state-wide comprehensive educational information system which is not stored in an individual student or personnel record format shall be made available to the Governor and the House and Senate Appropriations, Education, Education and Youth, and Higher Education committees, except information otherwise prohibited by statute. Data which are included in an individual student record or individual personnel record format shall be extracted from such records and made available in nonindividual record format for use by the Governor, committees of the General Assembly, and agencies other than authorized educational agencies."
SECTION 3-11. Said Title 20 is further amended by revising Code Section 20-3-133, relating to certain payments to local junior college operating authorities, as follows:
"20-3-133. There shall be paid to every local operating authority which shall have established a junior college under this article, upon which construction had commenced prior to January 1, 1964, and which is not operated as a unit of the university system under the board of regents an amount which shall be determined on the basis of a budget for each fiscal year, developed pursuant to a formula agreed upon by the local operating authority, the director of the Senate Joint Legislative Budget Office, the director of the House Budget Office, and the director of the Office of Planning and Budget. Budgets prepared pursuant to this authority shall be for expenses incurred by a junior college for educational and general expenditures as set forth in the latest edition of the publication entitled 'College and University Business Administration.' Such formula shall include financial participation from the local operating authority to include student matriculation fees and funds derived from not less than a one-half nor more than a three-fourths mill tax established by the local operating authority on the ad valorem tax digest of its political subdivision. No state funds shall be appropriated for capital construction. Expenditure under this article shall be audited annually by the Department of Audits and Accounts."
SECTION 3-12. Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to law enforcement, is amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 35-2-41.1, relating to donation or conveyance of property, equipment, or services to the Department of Public Safety, as follows:
"(a) Any offer to donate or convey by deed, gift, rent, lease, or other means any property, equipment, or services to the department shall be made in writing through command channels to the commissioner. If the commissioner approves the offer, he or she shall submit a written proposal of the offer to the board for its approval. A copy of the formal proposal shall be forwarded by the commissioner to the Office of Planning and Budget, the Senate Budget Office, and the House Joint Legislative Budget Office, any either of which may comment on the proposal."

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SECTION 3-13. Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public officers, is amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 45-12-78, relating to budget estimates, as follows:
"(b) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, 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 state treasurer 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 Joint Legislative Budget Office 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. Funds may also be transferred between the Senate, the office of the Lieutenant Governor, and the office of the Secretary of the Senate. Funds may also be transferred between 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. Funds may also be transferred between the Office of Legislative Counsel, the Office of Legislative Fiscal Officer, and the Office of Legislative Budget Analyst Joint Legislative Budget Office."
SECTION 3-14. Said Title 45 is further amended by revising Code Section 45-12-82, relating periodic work programs of state budget units, as follows:
"45-12-82. The Governor, through the Office of Planning and Budget, shall require each budget unit, other than those of the legislative branch and the judicial branch, to file periodic work programs with the Office of Planning and Budget at such time as the Office of Planning and Budget shall direct. As provided in Code Section 45-12-83, no allotment of funds shall be approved for any budget unit until such budget unit has filed a periodic work program with the Office of Planning and Budget and the periodic work program has been approved by the Governor. The work program shall be presented on

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forms prescribed by the Office of Planning and Budget and shall contain such information as the Governor, through the Office of Planning and Budget, may require. The work program shall include the amount of the portion of the appropriation required for the period's expenditures based on the budget prepared as provided in this part. Periodic work programs may be amended from time to time in such manner as the Office of Planning and Budget may require. A duplicate copy of all of the periodic work programs and any amendments thereto shall be filed simultaneously with the Office of Planning and Budget, the state treasurer, the state auditor, the Senate Budget Office, and the House Joint Legislative Budget Office."
SECTION 3-15. Said Title 45 is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 45-12-85, relating to examination and investigation of periodic work programs, as follows:
"(b) The Governor through the Office of Planning and Budget shall seek to effect economy, efficiency, decentralization of state government, and sound fiscal management in reviewing budget allotment requests and may make such changes to the budget allotment requests to meet these goals and objectives and which are consistent with and subject to the method and provisions contained in the General Appropriations Act. Upon determination that the requested budget allotment conforms with the approved work program and meets the above-mentioned goals and objectives, the Governor shall execute his or her warrant on the treasury for the funds included in the approved budget allotment. Notwithstanding any authorization for expenditure included in an appropriations Act, all appropriations in excess of the approved budget allotments for the budget year, as determined by the Office of Planning and Budget, shall cease to be an obligation of the state. The Office of Planning and Budget shall notify the House Joint Legislative Budget Office and the Senate Budget Office of any such action with appropriate supporting information."
SECTION 3-16. Said Title 45 is further amended by revising subsection (d) of Code Section 45-12-95, relating to certain duties of the Office of Planning and Budget, as follows:
"(d) The Office of Planning and Budget must review and approve all proposed costsaving initiatives prior to their implementation for the implementing agency to be eligible for receipt of financial incentives. However, as part of this review, the Office of Planning and Budget must consult with a cross section of agencies and the House Joint Legislative Budget Office and the Senate Budget Office."
SECTION 3-17. Said Title 45 is further amended by revising Code Section 45-12-110, relating to federal assistance budgetary requirements, as follows:
"45-12-110. (a) Any state department, board, bureau, commission, authority, or other state agency, except the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia and its employees,

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intending to apply for any new program of federal assistance under any federal program shall notify the House Joint Legislative Budget Office, the Senate Budget Office, and the director of the Office of Planning and Budget of its intention to apply for such federal assistance at least 30 days prior to filing the application for such assistance. Such notification shall include a summary description of the proposed federal assistance project, the amount of federal funds to be requested, the amount of state matching funds, if any, to be required in connection with obtaining federal assistance, and the period of time to be covered by the proposed federal assistance project. (b) The House Joint Legislative Budget Office, the Senate Budget Office, and the director of the Office of Planning and Budget, acting jointly or independently, are authorized and directed to devise and distribute such forms as may be necessary to carry out subsection (a) of this Code section and, in connection therewith, to adopt and promulgate such rules and regulations as may be necessary to ensure compliance with said subsection."
SECTION 3-18. Said Title 45 is further amended by revising Code Section 45-12-111, relating to analysis of impact federal assistance, as follows:
"45-12-111. As soon as practicable after receiving a notification provided for in Code Section 4512-110, it shall be the duty of the legislative budget analyst Joint Legislative Budget Office to analyze the short-term and long-term impact the proposed federal assistance project would have on state budgetary and fiscal matters if the application for federal assistance were approved. Upon completion of said analysis, the legislative budget analyst Legislative Joint Budget Office shall forward a copy of same to the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, each member of the appropriations committees of the House of Representatives and Senate, and to any member of the General Assembly requesting a copy of said analysis."
SECTION 3-19. Said Title 45 is further amended by revising paragraph (21) of subsection (c) of Code Section 45-13-22, relating to distribution of Georgia Laws and House and Senate journals, as follows:
"(21) House Joint Legislative Budget Office and Senate Budget Office -- one set each two sets;"
SECTION 3-20. Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, is amended by revising paragraph (5) of subsection (e) of Code Section 50-5A-11, relating to certain records not public records, as follows:
"(5) Given to the Governor, the Attorney General and the Department of Law, the Office of Planning and Budget, officers of the General Assembly, the legislative budget offices Joint Legislative Budget Office, the state accounting officer and the

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State Accounting Office, the state auditor and the Department of Audits and Accounts, or the State Depository Board for use and public disclosure in the ordinary performance of those officers' and offices' duties."
SECTION 3-21. Said Title 50 is further amended by revising Code Section 50-25-7.1, relating to the technology empowerment fund to be administered by the Georgia Technology Authority, as follows:
"50-25-7.1. (a) The authority is authorized and directed to establish a technology empowerment fund to be administered by the authority. The fund shall consist of such moneys appropriated or otherwise available to the authority as the board may determine from time to time to deposit therein. Subject to the appropriations process, the decisionmaking and priority-setting responsibilities for allocating these funds are vested in the chief information officer and the director of the Office of Planning and Budget. (b) The chief information officer is authorized to identify and select individual projects, initiatives, and systems to improve service delivery to be funded through the technology empowerment fund. Such projects shall demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the chief information officer, reduced costs through the use of technology. In identification and selection of such projects, initiatives, and systems, the chief information officer shall give priority to those which provide demonstrable cost savings and improved service delivery on a recurring basis through the employment of technology and training. Eligible projects, initiatives, and systems to receive disbursements from the technology empowerment fund may be selected from agency budget requests. Quarterly reports of the operations of the technology empowerment fund shall be required to be made to the board, the Office of Planning and Budget, the Senate Budget Office, and the House Joint Legislative Budget Office to ensure proper oversight and accountability. (c) Each project or initiative developed and supported from the technology empowerment fund shall employ technology that is compatible with the architecture and standards established by the authority and shall be accounted for by a discrete account established for the individual project or initiative item in the operating budget and capital budget. (d) A steering committee composed of the chairperson of the House Appropriations Committee or his or her designee from among the membership of the committee, the chairperson of the Senate Appropriations Committee or his or her designee from among the membership of the committee, the director of the Office of Planning and Budget, the House Budget Office, the Senate Budget Office the director of the Joint Legislative Budget Office, the state auditor, and a representative from the Governor's office shall advise and consult with the chief information officer regarding initiatives to receive funding from the technology empowerment fund and shall receive quarterly reports from the chief information officer as to the status of funded projects."

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SECTION 3-22. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 50-34-17, relating to the OneGeorgia Authority Overview Committee, as follows:
"(a) There is established the OneGeorgia Authority Overview Committee to be composed of one member of the House of Representatives to be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, one member of the Senate to be appointed by the President of the Senate, the director of the Senate Joint Legislative Budget Office or his or her designee, the director of the House Budget Office or his or her designee, and two members of the General Assembly to be appointed by the Governor. The legislative members shall serve for terms as members of the committee concurrent with their terms of office as members of the General Assembly. The first members of the committee shall be appointed by not later than July 1, 2000. Thereafter, their successors shall be appointed during the first 30 days of each regular legislative session which is held immediately following the election of members of the General Assembly."

PART IV SECTION 4-1. 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:

E Abdul-Salaam N Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson N Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin N Baker Y Battles Y Bearden N Beasley-Teague N Bell N Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway N Brooks N Bruce Y Bryant N Buckner Y Burns

Y Davis N Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar N Drenner Y Dudgeon N Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England N Epps, C Y Epps, J N Evans N Floyd N Fludd Y Franklin N Frazier N Fullerton N Gardner

Y Heckstall Y Hembree N Henson Y Hill N Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston N Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson N Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs N James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J N Jones, S N Jordan N Kaiser

N Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall N McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills N Mitchell N Morgan Y Morris N Mosby N Murphy Y Neal, J N Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix N Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak N Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C N Smith, E
Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T N Smyre Y Spencer N Stephens, M Y Stephens, R N Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley N Thomas N Tinubu

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Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Geisinger Y Golick N Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield N Heard

N Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey N Long N Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning N Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

N Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey N Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers E Rynders Y Scott, M N Scott, S

Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon N Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard N Williams, A N Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 120, nays 56.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

SB 177. By Senators Bethel of the 54th, Mullis of the 53rd, Butterworth of the 50th, Gooch of the 51st, Albers of the 56th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to adopt the Health Care Compact; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, so as to provide that health insurance exchange plans shall specifically prohibit use of tax credits and cost-sharing reduction payments to pay for abortion services; to provide for segregation of such plans; to require independent audits; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1. Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, is amended by adding a new chapter to read as follows:

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"CHAPTER 65
33-65-1. Any health insurance exchange plans established in this state pursuant to and as a result of provisions of the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148) shall specifically prohibit the use of tax credits and cost-sharing reduction payments to pay for abortion services, except in cases of rape or incest or when the life of the woman would be endangered, by any such health insurance exchange plan. Any health insurance exchange plans operating in this state shall comply with strict payment and accounting requirements to ensure that federal funds are not used for abortion services.
33-65-2. The Commissioner shall provide that such exchange plans created to comply with the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148) shall be segregated, as required by Section 1303 of such act, by insurance companies in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, funds management circulars of the Office of Management and Budget, and accounting guidance provided by the Government Accountability Office, and by the model segregation guidelines set forth by the director of the Office of Management and Budget and the secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. The Commissioner shall by rules and regulations authorized by this Code section provide guidelines and require strict adherence to the abortion services prohibition set forth in this chapter.
33-65-3. The Commissioner shall require regular independent audits of insurance companies that participate in health insurance exchange plans to ensure their compliance with the requirements of this chapter and rules and regulations promulgated by the Commissioner in relation to such health insurance exchange plans."
SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
The following amendment was read:
Representative Mills of the 25th offers the following amendment:
Amend SB 171 (LC 37 1232S) by deleting on line 15 after "services" the following:
, except in cases of rape or incest or when the life of the woman would be endangered,
On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

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E Abdul-Salaam N Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson N Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin N Baker Y Battles Y Bearden N Beasley-Teague N Bell N Benfield
Benton N Black Y Braddock Y Brockway N Brooks N Bruce
Bryant N Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas
Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper
Crawford

Y Davis N Dawkins-Haigler N Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey N Dickson N Dobbs
Dollar N Drenner N Dudgeon
Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England
Epps, C Y Epps, J N Evans N Floyd N Fludd Y Franklin N Frazier N Fullerton N Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick N Gordon N Greene Y Hamilton N Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell N Hatchett Y Hatfield N Heard

N Heckstall Y Hembree N Henson Y Hill N Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne N Houston N Howard
Huckaby N Hudson N Hugley N Jackson N Jacobs N James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson N Johnson Y Jones, J N Jones, S N Jordan N Kaiser N Kendrick N Kidd Y Knight Y Lane N Lindsey N Long
Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning N Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

N Mayo Y McBrayer N McCall N McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills N Mitchell N Morgan Y Morris N Mosby N Murphy Y Neal, J N Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix N Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak N Parent
Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett
Purcell Y Ramsey N Randall Y Reece Y Rice N Riley Y Roberts
Rogers E Rynders Y Scott, M N Scott, S

Y Setzler Y Shaw
Sheldon Y Sims, B
Sims, C N Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T N Smyre Y Spencer N Stephens, M
Stephens, R N Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley N Thomas N Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon N Wilkerson N Wilkinson N Willard N Williams, A N Williams, E N Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 89, nays 73.

The amendment was adopted.

Representatives Dollar of the 45th, Purcell of the 159th, and Sheldon of the 105th 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 Kidd of the 141st moved that SB 177 be placed upon the table.

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

E Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams N Allison

N Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler N Dempsey

Y Heckstall N Hembree Y Henson

Y Mayo N McBrayer N McCall

N Setzler Y Shaw
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N Amerson N Anderson Y Ashe N Atwood N Austin Y Baker N Battles N Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield N Benton
Black N Braddock N Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner N Burns N Byrd Y Carter N Casas
Channell N Cheokas N Clark, J N Clark, V N Coleman N Collins N Cooke N Coomer N Cooper N Crawford

Y Dickerson N Dickey N Dickson Y Dobbs
Dollar Y Drenner N Dudgeon
Dukes N Dutton
Ehrhart N England
Epps, C N Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner N Geisinger N Golick Y Gordon Y Greene N Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin N Harden, B N Harden, M N Harrell N Hatchett N Hatfield Y Heard

N Hill Y Holcomb N Holmes N Holt N Horne Y Houston Y Howard
Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James N Jasperse N Jerguson Y Johnson N Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd N Knight N Lane N Lindsey Y Long Y Lucas N Maddox, B N Maddox, G N Manning Y Marin N Martin N Maxwell

Y McKillip N Meadows N Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan N Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy N Neal, J Y Neal, Y N Nimmer N Nix Y Oliver N O'Neal N Pak Y Parent
Parrish N Parsons N Peake N Powell, A N Powell, J N Pruett
Purcell N Ramsey Y Randall N Reece N Rice N Riley N Roberts
Rogers E Rynders N Scott, M Y Scott, S

N Sims, B N Sims, C
Smith, E N Smith, K N Smith, L N Smith, R N Smith, T Y Smyre N Spencer Y Stephens, M
Stephens, R Y Stephenson N Talton N Tankersley N Taylor, D Y Taylor, R N Taylor, T N Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu N Walker N Watson N Welch N Weldon Y Wilkerson N Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E N Williams, R N Williamson N Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 67, nays 97.

The motion was lost.

Representatives Purcell of the 159th and Sheldon of the 105th stated that they had been called from the floor of the House during the preceding roll call. They wished to be recorded as voting "nay" thereon.

The Committee substitute, as amended, was adopted.

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

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

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E Abdul-Salaam N Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson N Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin N Baker Y Battles Y Bearden N Beasley-Teague N Bell N Benfield
Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway N Brooks N Bruce N Bryant N Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas
Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Davis N Dawkins-Haigler
Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson N Dobbs
Dollar N Drenner Y Dudgeon
Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England
Epps, C Y Epps, J N Evans N Floyd N Fludd N Franklin N Frazier N Fullerton N Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick N Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield N Heard

N Heckstall Y Hembree N Henson Y Hill N Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne N Houston N Howard
Huckaby N Hudson N Hugley Y Jackson
Jacobs N James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson N Johnson Y Jones, J N Jones, S N Jordan N Kaiser N Kendrick N Kidd Y Knight Y Lane
Lindsey N Long N Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G
Manning N Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

N Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall
McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills N Mitchell N Morgan Y Morris N Mosby N Murphy Y Neal, J N Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix N Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak N Parent
Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett
Purcell Y Ramsey N Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers E Rynders Y Scott, M N Scott, S

Y Setzler Y Shaw
Sheldon Y Sims, B
Sims, C N Smith, E N Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T N Smyre Y Spencer N Stephens, M
Stephens, R N Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley N Thomas N Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon N Wilkerson N Wilkinson N Willard N Williams, A N Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 98, nays 63.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute, as amended.

Representatives Dukes of the 150th and Jacobs of the 80th stated that they had been called from the floor of the House during the preceding roll call. They wished to be recorded as voting "nay" thereon.

Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Dollar of the 45th, Purcell of the 159th, and Sheldon of the 105th 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.

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The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Ewing, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bill of the House:
HB 30. By Representative Willard of the 49th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for legislative findings; to amend Chapter 8 of Title 13 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to illegal or void contracts generally, so as to repeal Code Section 13-8-2.1, relating to contracts in partial restraint of trade; to change provisions relating to contracts contravening public policy; to repeal Article 4 of Chapter 8 of Title 13, relating to restrictive covenants in contracts; to provide a statement of legislative findings; to provide for rebuttable presumptions; to provide for enforcement by third-parties; to provide for construction; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; 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 160. By Senators Balfour of the 9th, Hooks of the 14th, Staton of the 18th, Davis of the 22nd, Murphy of the 27th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to campaign contributions, so as to provide that a public utility corporation shall be allowed to make contributions to political campaigns; to prohibit regulated entities from making contributions to certain elected executive officers or candidates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 5 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Ethics in Government Act," so as to authorize public utility corporations that are regulated by the Public Service Commission to make political campaign contributions; to provide for exceptions; to prohibit certain contributions to candidates for and members of the Public

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Service Commission; to provide for lobbyist disclosure reports to include certain expenditures made on behalf of or for the benefit of public employees; to provide for related matters; 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, the "Ethics in Government Act," is amended by revising subsection (f) of Code Section 21-5-30, relating to contributions made to candidate or campaign committee or for recall of a public officer, as follows:
"(f)(1) A person acting on behalf of For purposes of this subsection, the term: (A) 'Public utility corporation regulated by the Public Service Commission' includes, but is not limited to, an electric membership corporation. (B) 'Electric membership corporation' means a public utility corporation regulated by the Public Service Commission operating as an electric membership corporation under the provisions of Article 4 of Chapter 3 of Title 46.
(2) Except as limited by Code Section 21-5-30.1 or this subsection, a public utility corporation regulated by the Public Service Commission shall not make, directly or indirectly, any contribution be allowed to make contributions to a political campaign campaigns. This subsection shall not apply to motor carriers whose rates are not regulated by the Public Service Commission. Any person who knowingly violates this subsection with respect to a member of the Public Service Commission, a candidate for the Public Service Commission, or the campaign committee of a candidate for the Public Service Commission shall be guilty of a felony and shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than five years or by a fine not to exceed $10,000.00, or both; and any person who knowingly violates this subsection with respect to any other public officer, a candidate for such other public office, or the campaign committee of a candidate for such other public office shall be guilty of a misdemeanor Any contributions made by a public utility corporation regulated by the Public Service Commission to a political campaign shall not be included as recoverable costs in any rate-making or rate-setting proceedings before the Public Service Commission. Notwithstanding the provisions of this Code section or any other provision of law to the contrary, no electric membership corporation and no nonprofit corporation, group, or association, the membership of which consists of electric membership corporations, shall be authorized to make any contribution to a political campaign. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing in this Code section shall be construed to prohibit a nonprofit corporation, group, or association, the membership of which consists of electric membership corporations, from establishing, administering, and soliciting contributions for a political action committee from officers, directors, employees, agents, contractors, and members of such entities so long as such actions and contributions do not otherwise violate the provisions of this chapter."

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SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 21-5-30.1, relating to contributions by regulated entities to elected executive officers or candidates, as follows:
"21-5-30.1. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the definitions set forth in Code Section 21-5-3 shall be applicable to the provisions of this Code section. As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Campaign committee' means the candidate, person, or committee which accepts contributions to bring about the nomination for election or election of an individual to the office of an elected executive officer. (2) 'Contribution' means a gift, subscription, membership, loan, forgiveness of debt, advance or deposit of money, or anything of value conveyed or transferred for the purpose of influencing the nomination for election or election of an individual to the office of an elected executive officer or encouraging the holder of such office to seek reelection. The term 'contribution' shall include the payment of a qualifying fee for and on behalf of a candidate for the office of an elected executive officer and any other payment or purchase made for and on behalf of the holder of the office of an elected executive officer or for or on behalf of a candidate for that office when such payment or purchase is made for the purpose of influencing the nomination for election or election of the candidate and is made pursuant to the request or authority of the holder of such office, the candidate, the campaign committee of the candidate, or any other agent of the holder of such office or the candidate. The term 'contribution' shall not include the value of personal services performed by persons who serve on a voluntary basis without compensation from any source. (3) 'Elected executive officer' means the Secretary of State, Attorney General, State School Superintendent, Commissioner of Insurance, Commissioner of Agriculture, and Commissioner of Labor, and members of the Public Service Commission. (4) 'Political action committee' means any committee, club, association, partnership, corporation, labor union, or other group of persons which receives donations aggregating in excess of $1,000.00 during a calendar year from persons who are members or supporters of the committee and which distributes these funds as contributions to one or more campaign committees of candidates for public office. Such term does not mean a campaign committee. (5) 'Regulated entity' means any person who is required by law to be licensed by an elected executive officer or a board under the jurisdiction of an elected executive officer, any person who leases property owned by or for a state department, or any person who engages in a business or profession which is regulated by an elected executive officer or by a board under the jurisdiction of an elected executive officer, or any public utility corporation regulated by the Public Service Commission. For purposes of this paragraph, public utility corporation regulated by the Public Service Commission shall have the same meaning as provided by subsection (f) of Code Section 21-5-30.

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(b) No regulated entity and no person or political action committee acting on behalf of a regulated entity shall make a contribution to or on behalf of a person holding office as an elected executive officer regulating such entity or to or on behalf of a candidate for the office of an elected executive officer regulating such entity or to or on behalf of a campaign committee of any such candidate. (c) No person holding office as an elected executive officer and no candidate for the office of an elected executive officer and no campaign committee of a candidate for the office of an elected executive officer shall accept a contribution in violation of subsection (b) of this Code section. (d) Nothing contained in this Code section shall be construed to prevent any person who may be employed by a regulated entity, including a person in whose name a license or lease is held, or who is an officer of a regulated entity from voluntarily making a campaign contribution from that person's personal funds to or on behalf of a person holding office as an elected executive officer regulating such entity or to or on behalf of a candidate for the office of an elected executive officer regulating such entity or to or on behalf of a campaign committee of any such candidate; provided, however, that:
(1) The elected executive officer or candidate receiving one or more campaign contributions described in this subsection shall in his or her disclosure report under Code Section 21-5-34 separately identify each contribution and the total of contributions which he or she knows or should have reason to know are described in this subsection; and (2) It shall be unlawful for any regulated entity or elected executive officer to require another by coercive action to make any such contribution."
SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 21-5-70, relating to definitions applicable to regulation of lobbying, by revising the introductory language and subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (1) as follows:
"(1) 'Expenditure': (A) Means a purchase, payment, distribution, loan, advance, deposit, or conveyance of money or anything of value made for the purpose of influencing the actions of any public officer or, specifically including any such transaction which is made on behalf of or for the benefit of a public employee for the purpose of influencing a public officer; (B) Includes any other form of payment when such can be reasonably construed as designed to encourage or influence a public officer;"
SECTION 4. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 21-5-73, relating to lobbyist expenditure disclosure reports, by revising the introductory language and paragraph (1) of subsection (e) as follows:
"(e) Reports filed by lobbyists shall be verified and shall include:

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(1) A description of all expenditures, as defined in Code Section 21-5-70, or the value thereof made on behalf of or for the benefit of a public officer or on behalf of or for the benefit of a public employee for the purpose of influencing a public officer by the lobbyist or employees of the lobbyist or by any person on whose behalf the lobbyist is registered if the lobbyist has actual knowledge of such expenditure. The description of each reported expenditure shall include:
(A) The name and title of the public officer or public employee or, if the expenditure is simultaneously incurred for an identifiable group of public officers or public employees the individual identification of whom would be impractical, a general description of that identifiable group; (B) The amount, date, and description of the expenditure and a summary of all spending classified by category. Such categories shall include gifts, meals, entertainment, lodging, equipment, advertising, travel, and postage; (C) The provisions of Code Section 21-5-70 notwithstanding, aggregate expenditures described in divisions (1)(E)(vii) and (1)(E)(x) of Code Section 21-570 incurred during the reporting period; provided, however, expenses for travel and for food, beverage, and lodging in connection therewith afforded a public officer or public employee shall be reported in the same manner as under subparagraphs (A), (B), and (D) of this paragraph; (D) If applicable, the number of the bill, resolution, ordinance, or regulation pending before the governmental entity in support of or opposition to which the expenditure was made; and (E) If applicable, the rule or regulation number or description of the rule or regulation pending before the state agency in support of or opposition to which the expenditure was made;"

SECTION 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Pursuant to Rule 133, Representatives Horne of the 71st and Fullerton of the 151st were excused from voting on SB 160.

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:

E Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson

Y Heckstall Y Hembree
Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall
McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E

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Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden N Beasley-Teague Y Bell N Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Dobbs Dollar
Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier
Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Holt Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix N Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers E Rynders
Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley N Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon N Wilkerson Y Wilkinson N Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 162, nays 8.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

Representative Welch of the 110th stated that he inadvertently voted "aye" on the preceding roll call. He wished to be recorded as voting "nay" thereon.

Representative McKillip of the 115th 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.

House of Representatives 401 Paul D. Coverdell Legislative Office Building
Atlanta, Georgia 30334

April 12, ad 2011

Dear Mr. Clerk,

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Article III, Section V, Paragraph III, of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, provides in part that "No bill shall pass which refers to more than one subject matter." Further, Article I, Section II, Paragraph V, provides that "Legislative acts in violation of this Constitution or the Constitution of the United States are void, and the judiciary shall so declare them." This version of SB 160 unconstitutionally refers to more than one subject matter. As such, I was unable to vote in favor of it.
Respectfully,
/s/ Bobby Franklin
SB 163. By Senators Butterworth of the 50th, Rogers of the 21st, Gooch of the 51st, Heath of the 31st, Cowsert of the 46th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections, so as to provide certain requirements for the identification of campaign communications, advertising, and literature; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following amendment was read and adopted:
Representatives Setzler of the 35th and Abrams of the 84th offer the following amendment:
Amend SB 163 (LC 37 1214S (SCS)) by replacing line 17 as follows:
candidate or campaign committee; provided, however, that campaign literature published and disseminated by the candidate bearing his or her name and the office for which he or she is running shall be considered as in compliance with this Code section;
The following amendment was read:
Representative Ehrhart of the 36th offers the following amendment:
Amend SB 163 (LC 37 1214S (SCS)) by substituting for line 25 the following:
is not authorized by any candidate or candidate's campaign committee; provided, however, that these provisions do not apply to communications under this paragraph if the expenditure for such communications is $500.00 or less.

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

E Abdul-Salaam N Abrams N Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson N Ashe Y Atwood N Austin N Baker
Battles Y Bearden N Beasley-Teague N Bell N Benfield
Benton N Black Y Braddock Y Brockway N Brooks N Bruce N Bryant N Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke N Coomer Y Cooper N Crawford

Y Davis N Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey N Dickson N Dobbs
Dollar Drenner Y Dudgeon N Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England N Epps, C Y Epps, J N Evans N Floyd Fludd Y Franklin N Frazier N Fullerton N Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick N Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner N Harbin N Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield N Heard

N Heckstall Y Hembree N Henson Y Hill N Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne N Houston
Howard N Huckaby N Hudson N Hugley N Jackson Y Jacobs N James N Jasperse Y Jerguson N Johnson Y Jones, J N Jones, S N Jordan N Kaiser N Kendrick N Kidd N Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey N Long N Lucas N Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning N Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

N Mayo Y McBrayer
McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills N Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris N Mosby N Murphy Y Neal, J N Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix N Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak N Parent Y Parrish N Parsons Y Peake N Powell, A N Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey N Randall N Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts N Rogers E Rynders Y Scott, M N Scott, S

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B N Sims, C N Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T N Smyre N Spencer N Stephens, M Y Stephens, R N Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley N Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T N Teasley N Thomas N Tinubu N Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard N Williams, A N Williams, E N Williams, R N Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 90, nays 80.

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:

E Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams

N Davis

Y Heckstall

Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Hembree

Y Mayo Y McBrayer

Y Setzler Y Shaw

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Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson N Ashe N Atwood Y Austin Y Baker
Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield
Benton Y Black N Braddock N Brockway Y Brooks
Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns N Byrd Y Carter Y Casas
Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke N Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs
Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J N Evans Y Floyd
Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt N Horne Y Houston
Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser N Kendrick Y Kidd
Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long N Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan N Morris
Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix N Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers E Rynders N Scott, M N Scott, S

Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre N Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R
Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley N Thomas N Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R N Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 146, nays 20.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.

Representative Welch of the 110th stated that he inadvertently voted "aye" on the preceding roll call. He wished to be recorded as voting "nay" thereon.

SB 112. By Senators McKoon of the 29th, Harbison of the 15th, Rogers of the 21st, Carter of the 1st, Gooch of the 51st and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 9 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Child Custody Intrastate Jurisdiction Act, so as to provide a short title; to provide procedures governing parental rights in the event one parent is subject to military deployment; to define certain terms; to provide that a court shall not

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enter a final order modifying parental rights of a deploying parent until 90 days after the deployment ends; to provide for a temporary order modifying parental rights and responsibilities or parent-child contact during the period of deployment or mobilization; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To provide for a short title; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 9 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for child custody proceedings, so as to provide protection in child custody disputes to members of the armed forces; to change provisions relating to parenting plans; to change provisions relating to the discretion of the judge in custody disputes; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Military Parents Rights Act."
SECTION 2. Article 1 of Chapter 9 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for child custody proceedings, is amended by revising paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of Code Section 19-9-1, relating to parenting plans, as follows:
"(2) Unless otherwise ordered by the judge, or agreed upon by the parties, a parenting plan shall include, but not be limited to:
(A) Where and when a child will be in each parent's physical care, designating where the child will spend each day of the year; (B) How holidays, birthdays, vacations, school breaks, and other special occasions will be spent with each parent including the time of day that each event will begin and end; (C) Transportation arrangements including how the child will be exchanged between the parents, the location of the exchange, how the transportation costs will be paid, and any other matter relating to the child spending time with each parent; (D) Whether supervision will be needed for any parenting time and, if so, the particulars of the supervision; (E) An allocation of decision-making authority to one or both of the parents with regard to the child's education, health, extracurricular activities, and religious

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upbringing, and if the parents agree the matters should be jointly decided, how to resolve a situation in which the parents disagree on resolution; and (F) What, if any, limitations will exist while one parent has physical custody of the child in terms of the other parent contacting the child and the other parent's right to access education, health, extracurricular activity, and religious information regarding the child; and (G) If a military parent is a party in the case:
(i) How to manage the child's transition into temporary physical custody to a nondeploying parent if a military parent is deployed; (ii) The manner in which the child will maintain continuing contact with a deployed parent; (iii) How a deployed parent's parenting time may be delegated to his or her extended family; (iv) How the parenting plan will be resumed once the deployed parent returns from deployment; and (v) How divisions (i) through (iv) of this subparagraph serve the best interest of the child."
SECTION 3. Said article is further amended in Code Section 19-9-3, relating to the discretion of the judge in custody disputes, by revising subsection (b) and by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(b) In any case in which a judgment awarding the custody of a child has been entered, on the motion of any party or on the motion of the judge, that portion of the judgment effecting visitation rights between the parties and their child or parenting time may be subject to review and modification or alteration without the necessity of any showing of a change in any material conditions and circumstances of either party or the child, provided that the review and modification or alteration shall not be had more often than once in each two-year period following the date of entry of the judgment. However, this subsection shall not limit or restrict the power of the judge to enter a judgment relating to the custody of a child in any new proceeding based upon a showing of a change in any material conditions or circumstances of a party or the child. A military parent's absences caused by the performance of his or her deployments, or the potential for future deployments, shall not be the sole factor considered in supporting a claim of any change in material conditions or circumstances of either party or the child; provided, however, that the court may consider evidence of the effect of a deployment in assessing a claim of any change in material conditions or circumstances of either party or the child." "(i) Notwithstanding other provisions of this article, whenever a military parent is deployed, the following shall apply:
(1) A court shall not enter a final order modifying parental rights and responsibilities under an existing parenting plan earlier than 90 days after the deployment ends, unless such modification is agreed to by the deployed parent;

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(2) Upon a petition to establish or modify an existing parenting plan being filed by a deploying parent or nondeploying parent, the court shall enter a temporary modification order for the parenting plan to ensure contact with the child during the period of deployment when:
(A) A military parent receives formal notice from military leadership that he or she will deploy in the near future, and such parent has primary physical custody, joint physical custody, or sole physical custody of a child, or otherwise has parenting time with a child under an existing parenting plan; and (B) The deployment will have a material effect upon a deploying parent's ability to exercise parental rights and responsibilities toward his or her child either in the existing relationship with the other parent or under an existing parenting plan; (3) Petitions for temporary modification of an existing parenting plan because of a deployment shall be heard by the court as expeditiously as possible and shall be a priority on the court's calendar; (4)(A) All temporary modification orders for parenting plans shall include a reasonable and specific transition schedule to facilitate a return to the predeployment parenting plan over the shortest reasonable time period after the deployment ends, based upon the child's best interest. (B) Unless the court determines that it would not be in the child's best interest, a temporary modification order for a parenting plan shall set a date certain for the anticipated end of the deployment and the start of the transition period back to the predeployment parenting plan. If a deployment is extended, the temporary modification order for a parenting plan shall remain in effect, and the transition schedule shall take effect at the end of the extension of the deployment. Failure of the nondeploying parent to notify the court in accordance with this paragraph shall not prejudice the deploying parent's right to return to the predeployment parenting plan once the temporary modification order for a parenting plan expires as provided in subparagraph (C) of this paragraph. (C) A temporary modification order for a parenting plan shall expire upon the completion of the transition period and the predeployment parenting plan shall establish the rights and responsibilities between parents for the child; (5) Upon a petition to modify an existing parenting plan being filed by a deploying parent and upon a finding that it serves the best interest of the child, the court may delegate for the duration of the deployment any portion of such deploying parent's parenting time with the child to anyone in his or her extended family, including but not limited to an immediate family member, a person with whom the deploying parent cohabits, or another person having a close and substantial relationship to the child. Such delegated parenting time shall not create any separate rights to such person once the period of deployment has ended; (6) If the court finds it to be in the child's best interest, a temporary modification order for a parenting plan issued under this subsection may require any of the following:

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(A) The nondeploying parent make the child reasonably available to the deploying parent to exercise his or her parenting time immediately before and after the deploying parent departs for deployment and whenever the deploying parent returns to or from leave or furlough from his or her deployment; (B) The nondeploying parent facilitate opportunities for the deployed parent to have regular and continuing contact with his or her child by telephone, e-mail exchanges, virtual video parenting time through the Internet, or any other similar means; (C) The nondeploying parent not interfere with the delivery of correspondence or packages between the deployed parent and child of such parent; and (D) The deploying parent provide timely information regarding his or her leave and departure schedule to the nondeploying parent; (7) Because actual leave from a deployment and departure dates for a deployment are subject to change with little notice due to military necessity, such changes shall not be used by the nondeploying parent to prevent contact between the deployed parent and his or her child; (8) A court order temporarily modifying an existing parenting plan or other order governing parent-child rights and responsibilities shall specify when a deployment is the basis for such order and it shall be entered by the court only as a temporary modification order or interlocutory order; (9) A relocation by a nondeploying parent during a period of a deployed parent's absence and occurring during the period of a temporary modification order for a parenting plan shall not act to terminate the exclusive and continuing jurisdiction of the court for purposes of later determining custody or parenting time under this chapter; (10) A court order temporarily modifying an existing parenting plan or other order shall require the nondeploying parent to provide the court and the deploying parent with not less than 30 days' advance written notice of any intended change of residence address, telephone numbers, or e-mail address; (11) Upon a deployed parent's final return from deployment, either parent may file a petition to modify the temporary modification order for a parenting plan on the grounds that compliance with such order will result in immediate danger or substantial harm to the child, and may further request that the court issue an ex parte order. The deployed parent may file such a petition prior to his or her return. Such petition shall be accompanied by an affidavit in support of the requested order. Upon a finding of immediate danger or substantial harm to the child based on the facts set forth in the affidavit, the court may issue an ex parte order modifying the temporary parenting plan or other parent-child contact in order to prevent immediate danger or substantial harm to the child. If the court issues an ex parte order, the court shall set the matter for hearing within ten days from the issuance of the ex parte order; (12) Nothing in this subsection shall preclude either party from filing a petition for permanent modification of an existing parenting plan under subsection (b) of this Code section; provided, however, that the court shall not conduct a final hearing on such petition until at least 90 days after the final return of the deploying parent. There

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shall exist a presumption favoring the predeployment parenting plan or custody order as one that still serves the best interest of the child, and the party seeking to permanently modify such plan or order shall have the burden to prove that it no longer serves the best interest of the child; (13) When the deployment of a military parent has a material effect upon his or her ability to appear in person at a scheduled hearing, then upon request by the deploying parent and provided reasonable advance notice is given to other interested parties, the court may allow a deployed parent to present testimony and other evidence by electronic means for any matter considered by the court under this subsection. For purposes of this paragraph, the term 'electronic means' shall include, but not be limited to, communications by telephone, video teleconference, Internet connection, or electronically stored affidavits or documents sent from the deployment location or elsewhere;
(14)(A) When deployment of a military parent appears imminent and there is no existing parenting plan or other order setting forth the parent's rights and responsibilities, then upon a petition filed by either parent the court shall:
(i) Expedite a hearing to establish a temporary parenting plan; (ii) Require that the deploying parent shall have continued access to the child, provided that such contact is in the child's best interest; (iii) Ensure the disclosure of financial information pertaining to both parties; (iv) Determine the child support responsibilities under Code Section 19-6-15 of both parents during the deployment; and (v) Determine the child's best interest and consider delegating to any third parties with close contacts to the child any reasonable parenting time during the deployment. In deciding such request the court shall consider the reasonable requests of the deployed parent. (B) Any pleading filed to establish a parenting plan or child support order under this paragraph shall be identified at the time of filing by stating in the text of the pleading the specific facts related to the deployment and by referencing this paragraph and subsection of this Code section; (15) When an impending deployment precludes court expedited adjudication before deployment, the court may agree to allow the parties to arbitrate any issues as allowed under Code Section 19-9-1.1, or order the parties to mediation under any court established alternative dispute resolution program. For purposes of arbitration or mediation, each party shall be under a duty to provide to the other party information relevant to any parenting plan or support issues pertaining to the children or the parties; (16) Each military parent shall be under a continuing duty to provide written notice to the nondeploying parent within 14 days of the military parent's receipt of oral or written orders requiring deployment or any other absences due to military service that will impact the military parent's ability to exercise his or her parenting time with a child. If deployment orders do not allow for 14 days' advance notice, then the

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military parent shall provide written notice to the other parent immediately upon receiving such notice; and (17) A military parent shall ensure that any military family care plan that he or she has filed with his or her commander is consistent with any existing court orders for his or her child. In all instances any court order will be the first course of action for the care of a child during the absence of a military parent, and the military family care plan will be the alternative plan if the nondeploying parent either refuses to provide care for the child or acknowledges an inability to provide reasonable care for the child. A military parent shall not be considered in contempt of any court order or parenting plan when he or she in good faith implements his or her military family care plan based upon the refusal or claimed inability of a nondeploying parent to provide reasonable care for a child during a deployment."
SECTION 4. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 19-9-6, relating to definitions for the article, as follows:
"19-9-6. As used in this article, the term:
(1) 'Armed forces' means the national guard and the reserve components of the armed forces, the United States army, navy, marine corps, coast guard, and air force. (2) 'Deploy' or 'deployment' means military service in compliance with the military orders received by a member of the armed forces to report for combat operations, contingency operations, peacekeeping operations, a remote tour of duty, temporary duty, or other such military service for which a parent is required to report unaccompanied by family members. Deployment shall include the period during which a military parent remains subject to deployment orders and remains deployed on account of sickness, wounds, leave, or other lawful cause. Such term shall include mobilization. (3) 'Deploying parent' or 'deployed parent' means a military parent who has been formally notified by military leadership that he or she will deploy or mobilize or who is currently deployed or mobilized. (1)(4) 'Joint custody' means joint legal custody, joint physical custody, or both joint legal custody and joint physical custody. In making an order for joint custody, the judge may order joint legal custody without ordering joint physical custody. (2)(5) 'Joint legal custody' means both parents have equal rights and responsibilities for major decisions concerning the child, including the child's education, health care, extracurricular activities, and religious training; provided, however, that the judge may designate one parent to have sole power to make certain decisions while both parents retain equal rights and responsibilities for other decisions. (3)(6) 'Joint physical custody' means that physical custody is shared by the parents in such a way as to assure the child of substantially equal time and contact with both parents.

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(7) 'Military family care plan' means a plan that is periodically reviewed by a military parent's commander that provides for care of a military parent's child whenever his or her military duties prevent such parent from providing care to his or her child and ensures that a military parent has made adequate and reasonable arrangements to provide for the needs and supervision of his or her child whenever a nondeploying parent is unable or unavailable to provide care in the military parent's absence. (8) 'Military parent' means a member of the armed forces who is a legal parent, adoptive parent, or guardian of a child under the age of 18, whose parental rights are established either by operation of law or the process of legitimation, and who has not had his or her parental rights terminated by a court of competent jurisdiction. (9) 'Mobilization' or 'mobilize' means the call-up of the national guard and the reserve components of the armed forces to extended active duty service. Such term shall not include National Guard or Reserves component annual training, inactive duty days, drill weekends, or state active duty performed within the boundaries this state. (10) 'Nondeploying parent' means:
(A) A parent who is not a member of the armed forces; or (B) A military parent who is currently not also a deploying parent. (4)(11) 'Sole custody' means a person, including, but not limited to, a parent, has been awarded permanent custody of a child by a court order. Unless otherwise provided by court order, the person awarded sole custody of a child shall have the rights and responsibilities for major decisions concerning the child, including the child's education, health care, extracurricular activities, and religious training, and the noncustodial parent shall have the right to visitation or parenting time. A person who has not been awarded custody of a child by court order shall not be considered as the sole legal custodian while exercising visitation rights or parenting time. (12) 'State active duty' means the call-up by a governor for the performance of any military duty while serving within the boundaries of that state. (13) 'Temporary duty' means the assignment of a military parent to a geographic location outside of this state for a limited period of time to accomplish training or to assist in the performance of a military mission."
SECTION 5. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such 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:

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E Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V
Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton
Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Y Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey E Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell
Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers E Rynders Y Scott, M Y Scott, S

E Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 172, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

Representative Coleman of the 97th 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.

Representative Long of the 61st was excused on the preceding roll call. He wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon.

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SB 38. By Senators Rogers of the 21st and Millar of the 40th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to provide for authority for the State School Superintendent to employ and dismiss employees; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to provide for authority for the State School Superintendent to employ and dismiss employees; to revise a provision relating to contracting authority of the State School Superintendent; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, is amended by revising Code Section 20-2-11, relating to budgets, supervision of the Department of Education, and funds for the state office, as follows:
"20-2-11. The State Board of Education shall prepare and submit to the Governor and General Assembly an estimate of the funds necessary for the operation of the state public school system. It shall have general supervision of the Department of Education and may delegate to the State School Superintendent the authority to employ and dismiss such clerical employees, supervisors, administrators, and other employees who are members of the classified service under Article 1 of Chapter 20 of Title 45 as may be necessary for the efficient operation of the Department of Education. It shall set aside the necessary funds for the maintenance of the office of the department and the State School Superintendent, the amount and sufficiency of such funds to be in the discretion of the state board, such funds to be disbursed by the superintendent in the payment of salaries and travel expenses of employees and for printing, communication, equipment, repairs, and other expenses incidental to the operation of the department."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 20-2-241, relating to the State School Superintendent, by revising subsections (b) and (c) as follows:

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"(b) The State School Superintendent shall have the sole authority to employ and dismiss persons to serve in the five senior staff positions within the Department of Education. The State School Superintendent shall also have the sole authority to employ such clerical employees, supervisors, administrators, and other employees as may be necessary for the efficient operation of the Department of Education. The State School Superintendent shall be authorized to dismiss such clerical employees, supervisors, administrators, and other employees upon the approval of the State Board of Education. (c) The State School Superintendent shall have the authority to enter into contracts for the amount of $50,000.00 $250,000.00 or less on behalf of the Department of Education."
SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 20-2-302, relating to funds for the operation of schools for deaf and blind persons, by revising subsection (c) as follows:
"(c) The State Board of Education may delegate to the State School Superintendent shall have the sole authority to employ and dismiss employees at the state schools for the deaf and blind. The State School Superintendent shall be authorized to dismiss employees at the state schools for the deaf and blind upon the approval of the State Board of Education."
SECTION 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
The following amendment was read and adopted:
Representative Casas of the 103rd offers the following amendment:
Amend the House Committee on Education substitute to SB 38 (LC 33 4239S) by striking lines 27 through 33 and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"(b) The State School Superintendent shall have the sole authority to employ and dismiss persons to serve in the five senior staff positions within the Department of Education. The State School Superintendent shall also have the sole authority to employ and dismiss such clerical employees, supervisors, administrators, and other employees as may be necessary for the efficient operation of the Department of Education; provided, however, that the State Board of Education shall have the authority to overturn a decision of the State School Superintendent as to hiring and dismissal of such clerical employees, supervisors, administrators, and other employees by a two-thirds vote.
By striking lines 39 through 42 and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

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"(c) The State Board of Education may delegate to the State School Superintendent shall have the sole authority to employ and dismiss employees at the state schools for the deaf and blind; provided, however, that the State Board of Education shall have the authority to overturn a decision of the State School Superintendent as to hiring and dismissal of such employees by a two-thirds vote."

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:

E Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman
Collins Y Cooke
Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon N Dukes Y Dutton
Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Y Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse
Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J
Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey E Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell
Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers E Rynders Y Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T
Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
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On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 167, nays 2.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute, as amended.

Representative Long of the 61st was excused on the preceding roll call. He wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon.

SB 80.

By Senators McKoon of the 29th, Bethel of the 54th, Cowsert of the 46th, Gooch of the 51st, Albers of the 56th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 24-4-60 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to requirement for DNA analysis of blood of persons convicted of certain sex offenses or convicted of a felony and incarcerated in a state correctional facility, so as to provide for DNA analysis of persons arrested for felony offenses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Code Section 5-5-41, Code Section 17-5-56, and Chapter 4 of Title 24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to requirements as to extraordinary motions for new trial generally, maintenance of physical evidence containing biological material, and proof generally, respectively, so as to provide for matters relative to the collection of DNA; to provide for a short title; to transfer provisions relating to DNA analysis upon conviction of certain sex offenses to a new article of Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation; to expand the types of convicted felons who shall have a DNA sample collected and maintained in the DNA data bank from certain designated sex offender felons to all convicted felons who are incarcerated or on probation or parole; to amend Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, so as to expand the types of convicted felons who shall have a DNA sample collected and maintained in the DNA data bank from certain designated sex offender felons to all convicted felons who are incarcerated or on probation or parole; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and a contingent effective date; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
PART 1 SECTION 1-1.
This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Johnia Berry Act."
SECTION 1-2. Code Section 5-5-41 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to requirements as to extraordinary motions for new trial generally, is amended by revising paragraph (1) of subsection (c), as follows:
"(c)(1) Subject to the provisions of subsections (a) and (b) of this Code section, a person convicted of a serious violent felony as defined in Code Section 17-10-6.1 may file a written motion before the trial court that entered the judgment of conviction in his or her case, for the performance of forensic deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) testing."
SECTION 1-3. Code Section 17-5-56 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to maintenance of physical evidence containing biological material, is amended by revising subsection (b) as follows:
"(b) In a case in which the death penalty is imposed, the evidence shall be maintained until the sentence in the case has been carried out. In a case that involves the prosecution of a serious violent felony as defined by Code Section 17-10-6.1, a violation of Code Section 16-6-5.1, or sodomy, statutory rape, child molestation, bestiality, incest, or sexual battery as those terms are defined in Chapter 6 of Title 16, the evidence Evidence in all felony cases that contains biological material, including, but not limited to, stains, fluids, or hair samples that relate to the identity of the perpetrator of the crime shall be maintained for ten years after judgment in the criminal case becomes final or ten years after May 27, 2003, whichever is later. Evidence in all other felony and misdemeanor cases may be purged the period of time that the crime remains unsolved or until the sentence in the case is completed, whichever occurs last."
PART II SECTION 2-1.
Chapter 4 of Title 24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to proof generally, is amended by redesignating Article 4 as Article 6A of Chapter 3 of Title 35 and by revising said article, relating to DNA analysis upon conviction of certain sex offenses, as follows:
"ARTICLE 4 ARTICLE 6A

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24-4-60 35-3-160. (a) As used in subsection (b) of this Code section article, the term:
(1) 'Department' means the Department of Corrections. (2) 'Division' means the Division of Forensic Sciences of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. (3) 'Detention facility' 'state correctional facility' means a penal institution under the jurisdiction of the Department of Corrections department used for the detention of persons convicted of a felony, including penal institutions operated by a private company on behalf of the department, inmate work camps, and inmate boot camps; provided, however, that such term shall not include a, probation detention center, probation diversion center, or probation boot camp under the jurisdiction of the Department of Corrections centers, and parole revocation centers. Such term shall also mean any facility operated under the jurisdiction of a sheriff used for the detention of persons convicted of a felony including a county jail or county correctional facility. (b) Any person convicted of a criminal offense defined in Code Section 16-6-1, relating to the offense of rape; Code Section 16-6-2, relating to the offense of sodomy or aggravated sodomy; Code Section 16-6-3, relating to the offense of statutory rape; Code Section 16-6-4, relating to the offense of child molestation or aggravated child molestation; Code Section 16-6-5, relating to the offense of enticing a child for indecent purposes; Code Section 16-6-5.1, relating to the offense of sexual assault against persons in custody, sexual assault against a person detained or a patient in a hospital or other institution, or sexual assault by a practitioner of psychotherapy against a patient; Code Section 16-6-6, relating to the offense of bestiality; Code Section 16-6-7, relating to the offense of necrophilia; or Code Section 16-6-22, relating to the offense of incest, shall have a sample of his or her blood, an oral swab, or a sample obtained from a noninvasive procedure taken for DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) analysis to determine identification characteristics specific to the person. In addition, on and after July 1, 2000, any person convicted of a felony and incarcerated in a state correctional facility felony offense who is held in a detention facility or placed on probation shall at the time of entering the prison system detention facility or being placed on probation have a sample of his or her blood, an oral swab, or a sample obtained from a noninvasive procedure taken for DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) analysis to determine identification characteristics specific to the person. The provisions and requirements of this Code section shall also apply to any person who has been convicted of a felony prior to July 1, 2000 2011, and who currently is incarcerated in a state correctional detention facility in this state, serving a probation sentence, or serving under the jurisdiction of the Board of Pardons and Paroles for such offense. The provisions and requirements of this Code section shall also apply to any person who has been convicted of a felony in this state on or after July 1, 2000, and who is incarcerated in a private correctional facility in this state for such offense pursuant to a contract with the Department of Corrections upon entering the facility, and for any person convicted of a felony prior to July 1, 2000, and who is incarcerated in a private correctional facility in this state pursuant to contract

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with the Department of Corrections. It shall be the responsibility of the detention facility detaining or entity supervising a convicted felon to collect the samples required by this Code section and forward the sample to the division unless such sample has already been collected by the department or another agency or entity. (c) The analysis shall be performed by the Division of Forensic Sciences of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation division. The division shall be authorized to contract with individuals or organizations for services to perform such analysis. The identification characteristics of the profile resulting from the DNA analysis shall be stored and maintained by the bureau in a DNA data bank and shall be made available only as provided in Code Section 24-4-63 35-3-163.
(c)(1) On and after July 1, 2007, any person who is placed on probation shall have a sample of his or her blood, an oral swab, or a sample obtained from a noninvasive procedure taken for DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) analysis to determine identification characteristics specific to the person if such person is convicted of a felony violation of any of the following:
(A) Chapter 5 of Title 16, relating to crimes against persons; (B) Code Section 16-6-1, relating to the offense of rape; (C) Code Section 16-6-2, relating to the offense of sodomy or aggravated sodomy; (D) Code Section 16-6-3, relating to the offense of statutory rape; (E) Code Section 16-6-4, relating to the offense of child molestation or aggravated child molestation; (F) Code Section 16-6-5, relating to the offense of enticing a child for indecent purposes; (G) Code Section 16-6-5.1, relating to the offense of sexual assault against persons in custody, sexual assault against a person detained or a patient in a hospital or other institution, or sexual assault by a practitioner of psychotherapy against a patient; (H) Code Section 16-6-6, relating to the offense of bestiality; (I) Code Section 16-6-7, relating to the offense of necrophilia; (J) Code Section 16-6-22, relating to the offense of incest; (K) Code Section 16-7-1, relating to the offense of burglary; (L) Code Section 16-8-40, relating to the offense of robbery; (M) Code Section 16-8-41, relating to the offense of armed robbery; (N) Code Section 16-10-23, relating to the offense of impersonating an officer; (O) Code Section 16-10-24, relating to the offense of obstruction of an officer; (P) Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16, relating to dangerous instrumentalities and practices; and (Q) Chapter 13 of Title 16, relating to controlled substances. (2) The analysis shall be performed by the Division of Forensic Sciences of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. The division shall be authorized to contract with individuals or organizations for services to perform such analysis. The identification characteristics of the profile resulting from the DNA analysis shall be stored and maintained by the bureau in a DNA data bank and shall be made available only as

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provided in Code Section 24-4-63. The Department of Corrections shall be responsible for collecting such sample.
24-4-61 35-3-161. (a) Each sample required pursuant to Code Section 24-4-60 35-3-160 from persons who are to be incarcerated shall be withdrawn within the first 30 days of incarceration at the receiving unit of the detention facility or at such other place as is designated by the Department of Corrections department. Each sample required pursuant to Code Section 24-4-60 35-3-160 from persons who are to be released from a state correctional facility or private correctional detention facility shall be withdrawn within the 12 months preceding such person's release at a place designated by the Department of Corrections department. The required samples from persons who are not sentenced to a term of confinement shall be withdrawn as a condition of probation. The Division of Forensic Sciences of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation division shall publish in its quality manuals the procedures for the collection and transfer of samples to such division pursuant to Code Section 35-3-154. Personnel at a Department of Corrections detention facility shall implement the provisions of this Code section as part of the regular processing of offenders. (b) Samples collected by oral swab or by a noninvasive procedure may be collected by any individual who has been trained in the procedure. Only a correctional health nurse technician, physician, registered professional nurse, licensed practical nurse, graduate laboratory technician, or phlebotomist shall withdraw any sample of blood to be submitted for analysis. No civil liability shall attach to any person authorized to take a sample as provided in this article as a result of the act of taking a sample from any person submitting thereto, provided the sample was taken according to recognized medically accepted procedures. However, no person shall be relieved from liability for negligence in the withdrawing of any blood sample. (c) Chemically clean sterile disposable needles shall be used for the withdrawal of all samples of blood. The containers for blood samples, oral swabs, and the samples obtained by noninvasive procedures shall be sealed and labeled with the subject's name, social security number, date of birth, race, and gender plus the name of the person collecting the sample and the date and place of collection. The containers shall be secured to prevent tampering with the contents. The steps set forth in this subsection relating to the taking, handling, identification, and disposition of samples are procedural and not substantive. Substantial compliance therewith shall be deemed to be sufficient. The samples shall be transported to the Division of Forensic Sciences of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation division not more than 15 days following withdrawal and shall be analyzed and stored in the DNA data bank in accordance with Code Sections 24-462 35-3-162 and 24-4-63 35-3-163.
24-4-62 35-3-162. Whether or not the results of an analysis are to be included in the data bank, the bureau shall conduct the DNA analysis in accordance with procedures adopted by the bureau to

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determine identification characteristics specific to the individual whose sample is being analyzed. The director of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation or his or her designated representative shall complete and maintain on file a form indicating the name of the person whose sample is to be analyzed, the date and by whom the sample was received and examined, and a statement that the seal on the container containing the sample had not been broken or otherwise tampered with. The remainder of a sample submitted for analysis and inclusion in the data bank pursuant to Code Section 24-4-60 35-3-160 may be divided, if possible, labeled as provided for the original sample, and securely stored by the bureau in accordance with specific procedures of the bureau to ensure the integrity and confidentiality of the samples. All or part of the remainder of that sample may be used only to create a statistical data base provided no identifying information on the individual whose sample is being analyzed is included or for retesting by the bureau to validate or update the original analysis. A report of the results of a DNA analysis conducted by the bureau as authorized, including the identifying information, shall be made and maintained at the bureau. Except as specifically provided in this Code section and Code Section 24-4-63 35-3-163, the results of the analysis shall be securely stored and shall remain confidential.
24-4-63 35-3-163. (a) It shall be the duty of the bureau to receive samples and to analyze, classify, and file the results of DNA identification characteristics of samples submitted pursuant to Code Section 24-4-60 35-3-160 and to make such information available as provided in this Code section. The results of an analysis and comparison of the identification of the characteristics from two or more biological samples shall be made available directly to federal, state, and local law enforcement officers upon a request made in furtherance of an official investigation of any criminal offense. A request may be made by personal contact, mail, or electronic means. The name of the requestor and the purpose for which the information is requested shall be maintained on file with the bureau. (b) Upon request from a prosecutor or law enforcement agency, the bureau may compare a DNA profile from an analysis of a sample from a suspect in a criminal investigation where the sample was obtained through a search warrant, consent of the suspect, court order, or other lawful means to DNA profiles lawfully collected and maintained by the bureau. The bureau shall not add a DNA profile of any such suspect to any DNA data bank except upon conviction as provided in this article.
(c)(1) Upon his or her request, a copy of the request for search shall be furnished to any person identified and charged with an offense as the result of a search of information in the data bank. Only when a sample or DNA profile supplied by the requestor satisfactorily matches the requestor's profile in the data bank shall the existence of data in the data bank be confirmed or identifying information from the data bank be disseminated. (2) The name of the convicted offender felon whose profile is contained in the data bank may be related to any other data bases which are constructed for law enforcement purposes and may be disseminated only for law enforcement purposes.

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(3) Upon a showing by the defendant accused in a criminal case proceeding that access to the DNA data bank is material to the investigation, preparation, or presentation of a defense at trial or in a motion for a new trial postconviction proceeding, a superior court having proper jurisdiction over such criminal case proceeding shall direct the bureau to compare a DNA profile which has been generated by the defendant accused through an independent test against the data bank, provided that such DNA profile has been generated in accordance with standards for forensic DNA analysis adopted pursuant to 42 U.S.C. Section 14131, as amended. (d) The bureau shall develop procedures governing the methods of obtaining information from the data bank in accordance with this Code section and procedures for verification of the identity and authority of the requestor. The bureau shall specify the positions in that agency which require regular access to the data bank and samples submitted as a necessary function of the job. (e) The bureau may create a separate statistical data base comprised of DNA profiles of samples of persons whose identity is unknown. Nothing in this Code section or Code Section 24-4-64 35-3-164 shall prohibit the bureau from sharing or otherwise disseminating the information in the statistical data base with law enforcement or criminal justice agencies within or outside the state. (f) The bureau may charge a reasonable fee to search and provide a comparative analysis of DNA profiles in the data bank to any authorized law enforcement agency outside of the this state.
24-4-64 35-3-164. (a) Any person who, without authority, disseminates information contained in the data bank shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Any person who disseminates, receives, or otherwise uses or attempts to so use information in the data bank, knowing that such dissemination, receipt, or use is for a purpose other than as authorized by law, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature. (b) Except for purposes of law enforcement or as authorized by law this article, any person who, for purposes of having DNA analysis performed, obtains or attempts to obtain any sample submitted to the Division of Forensic Sciences division for analysis shall be guilty of a felony.
24-4-65 35-3-165. (a) A person whose DNA profile has been included in the data bank pursuant to this article may request that it be expunged on the grounds that the conviction on which the authority for including his or her DNA profile was based has been reversed and the case dismissed. The bureau shall purge all records and identifiable information in the data bank pertaining to the person and destroy all samples from the person upon receipt of a written request that such data be expunged, pursuant to this Code section, and a certified copy of the court order reversing and dismissing the conviction. (b) A DNA sample obtained in good faith shall be deemed to have been obtained in accordance with the requirements of this article and its use in accordance with this

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article is authorized until a court order directing expungement is obtained and submitted to the bureau."
PART III SECTION 3-1.
Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, is amended by repealing Article 6A as enacted by HB 24, substantially revising, superseding, and modernizing provisions relating to evidence during the 2011-2012 biennium of the General Assembly, and enacting a new article to read as follows:
"ARTICLE 6A
35-3-160. (a) As used in this article, the term:
(1) 'Department' means the Department of Corrections. (2) 'Division' means the Division of Forensic Sciences of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. (3) 'Detention facility' means a penal institution under the jurisdiction of the department used for the detention of persons convicted of a felony, including penal institutions operated by a private company on behalf of the department, inmate work camps, inmate boot camps, probation detention centers, and parole revocation centers. Such term shall also mean any facility operated under the jurisdiction of a sheriff used for the detention of persons convicted of a felony including a county jail or county correctional facility. (b) Any person convicted of a felony offense who is held in a detention facility or placed on probation shall at the time of entering the detention facility or being placed on probation have a sample of his or her blood, an oral swab, or a sample obtained from a noninvasive procedure taken for DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) analysis to determine identification characteristics specific to the person. The provisions and requirements of this Code section shall also apply to any person who has been convicted of a felony prior to July 1, 2011, and who currently is incarcerated in a detention facility, serving a probation sentence, or serving under the jurisdiction of the Board of Pardons and Paroles for such offense. It shall be the responsibility of the detention facility detaining or entity supervising a convicted felon to collect the samples required by this Code section and forward the sample to the division unless such sample has already been collected by the department or another agency or entity. (c) The analysis shall be performed by the division. The division shall be authorized to contract with individuals or organizations for services to perform such analysis. The identification characteristics of the profile resulting from the DNA analysis shall be stored and maintained by the bureau in a DNA data bank and shall be made available only as provided in Code Section 35-3-163.

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35-3-161. (a) Each sample required pursuant to Code Section 35-3-160 from persons who are to be incarcerated shall be withdrawn within the first 30 days of incarceration at the receiving unit of the detention facility or at such other place as is designated by the department. Each sample required pursuant to Code Section 35-3-160 from persons who are to be released from a detention facility shall be withdrawn within the 12 months preceding such person's release at a place designated by the department. The required samples from persons who are not sentenced to a term of confinement shall be withdrawn as a condition of probation. The division shall publish in its quality manuals the procedures for the collection and transfer of samples to such division pursuant to Code Section 35-3-154. Personnel at a detention facility shall implement the provisions of this Code section as part of the regular processing of offenders. (b) Samples collected by oral swab or by a noninvasive procedure may be collected by any individual who has been trained in the procedure. Only a correctional health nurse technician, physician, registered professional nurse, licensed practical nurse, graduate laboratory technician, or phlebotomist shall withdraw any sample of blood to be submitted for analysis. No civil liability shall attach to any person authorized to take a sample as provided in this article as a result of the act of taking a sample from any person submitting thereto, provided the sample was taken according to recognized medically accepted procedures. However, no person shall be relieved from liability for negligence in the withdrawing of any blood sample. (c) Chemically clean sterile disposable needles shall be used for the withdrawal of all samples of blood. The containers for blood samples, oral swabs, and the samples obtained by noninvasive procedures shall be sealed and labeled with the subject's name, social security number, date of birth, race, and gender plus the name of the person collecting the sample and the date and place of collection. The containers shall be secured to prevent tampering with the contents. The steps set forth in this subsection relating to the taking, handling, identification, and disposition of samples are procedural and not substantive. Substantial compliance therewith shall be deemed to be sufficient. The samples shall be transported to the division not more than 15 days following withdrawal and shall be analyzed and stored in the DNA data bank in accordance with Code Sections 35-3-162 and 35-3-163.
35-3-162. Whether or not the results of an analysis are to be included in the data bank, the bureau shall conduct the DNA analysis in accordance with procedures adopted by the bureau to determine identification characteristics specific to the individual whose sample is being analyzed. The director or his or her designated representative shall complete and maintain on file a form indicating the name of the person whose sample is to be analyzed, the date and by whom the sample was received and examined, and a statement that the seal on the container containing the sample had not been broken or otherwise tampered with. The remainder of a sample submitted for analysis and inclusion in the data bank pursuant to Code Section 35-3-160 may be divided, if

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possible, labeled as provided for the original sample, and securely stored by the bureau in accordance with specific procedures of the bureau to ensure the integrity and confidentiality of the samples. All or part of the remainder of that sample may be used only to create a statistical data base provided no identifying information on the individual whose sample is being analyzed is included or for retesting by the bureau to validate or update the original analysis. A report of the results of a DNA analysis conducted by the bureau as authorized, including the identifying information, shall be made and maintained at the bureau. Except as specifically provided in this Code section and Code Section 35-3-163, the results of the analysis shall be securely stored and shall remain confidential.
35-3-163. (a) It shall be the duty of the bureau to receive samples and to analyze, classify, and file the results of DNA identification characteristics of samples submitted pursuant to Code Section 35-3-160 and to make such information available as provided in this Code section. The results of an analysis and comparison of the identification of the characteristics from two or more biological samples shall be made available directly to federal, state, and local law enforcement officers upon a request made in furtherance of an official investigation of any criminal offense. A request may be made by personal contact, mail, or electronic means. The name of the requestor and the purpose for which the information is requested shall be maintained on file with the bureau. (b) Upon request from a prosecutor or law enforcement agency, the bureau may compare a DNA profile from an analysis of a sample from a suspect in a criminal investigation where the sample was obtained through a search warrant, consent of the suspect, court order, or other lawful means to DNA profiles lawfully collected and maintained by the bureau. The bureau shall not add a DNA profile of any such suspect to any DNA data bank except upon conviction as provided in this article.
(c)(1) Upon his or her request, a copy of the request for search shall be furnished to any person identified and charged with an offense as the result of a search of information in the data bank. Only when a sample or DNA profile supplied by the requestor satisfactorily matches the requestor's profile in the data bank shall the existence of data in the data bank be confirmed or identifying information from the data bank be disseminated. (2) The name of the convicted felon whose profile is contained in the data bank may be related to any other data bases which are constructed for law enforcement purposes and may be disseminated only for law enforcement purposes. (3) Upon a showing by the accused in a criminal proceeding that access to the DNA data bank is material to the investigation, preparation, or presentation of a defense at trial or in a postconviction proceeding, a superior court having proper jurisdiction over such criminal proceeding shall direct the bureau to compare a DNA profile which has been generated by the accused through an independent test against the data bank, provided that such DNA profile has been generated in accordance with standards for forensic DNA analysis adopted pursuant to 42 U.S.C. Section 14131.

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(d) The bureau shall develop procedures governing the methods of obtaining information from the data bank in accordance with this Code section and procedures for verification of the identity and authority of the requestor. The bureau shall specify the positions in that agency which require regular access to the data bank and samples submitted as a necessary function of the job. (e) The bureau may create a separate statistical data base comprised of DNA profiles of samples of persons whose identity is unknown. Nothing in this Code section or Code Section 35-3-164 shall prohibit the bureau from sharing or otherwise disseminating the information in the statistical data base with law enforcement or criminal justice agencies within or outside the state. (f) The bureau may charge a reasonable fee to search and provide a comparative analysis of DNA profiles in the data bank to any authorized law enforcement agency outside of this state.
35-3-164. (a) Any person who, without authority, disseminates information contained in the data bank shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Any person who disseminates, receives, or otherwise uses or attempts to so use information in the data bank, knowing that such dissemination, receipt, or use is for a purpose other than as authorized by law, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature. (b) Except for purposes of law enforcement or as authorized by this article, any person who, for purposes of having DNA analysis performed, obtains or attempts to obtain any sample submitted to the division for analysis shall be guilty of a felony.
35-3-165. (a) A person whose DNA profile has been included in the data bank pursuant to this article may request that it be expunged on the grounds that the conviction on which the authority for including his or her DNA profile was based has been reversed and the case dismissed. The bureau shall purge all records and identifiable information in the data bank pertaining to the person and destroy all samples from the person upon receipt of a written request that such data be expunged, pursuant to this Code section, and a certified copy of the court order reversing and dismissing the conviction. (b) A DNA sample obtained in good faith shall be deemed to have been obtained in accordance with the requirements of this article and its use in accordance with this article is authorized until a court order directing expungement is obtained and submitted to the bureau."
PART IV SECTION 4-1.
(a) Parts I, II, and IV of this Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval, except as otherwise provided by subsection (b) of this section.

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(b)(1) Part III of this Act shall become effective only if HB 24, substantially revising, superseding, and modernizing provisions relating to evidence, is enacted during the 2011-2012 biennium of the General Assembly and becomes law on or before January 1, 2013, in which case Part III of this Act shall become effective on the same date that said HB 24 becomes effective. (2) Part II of this Act shall stand repealed if and when Part III of this Act becomes effective as provided by paragraph (1) of this subsection. (3) If said HB 24 does not become law on or before January 1, 2013, as provided by paragraph (1) of this subsection, then Part III of this Act shall stand repealed on January 1, 2013.

SECTION 4-2. 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:

E Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams N Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden
Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock N Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns N Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas N Clark, J Y Clark, V

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar N Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes N Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin

Y Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes N Holt N Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley
Jackson Y Jacobs N James N Jasperse N Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J N Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long
Lucas

Y Mayo Y McBrayer N McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris N Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer N Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J N Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey N Randall Y Reece N Rice

Y Setzler N Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B
Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T
Smyre N Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D
Taylor, R Y Taylor, T N Teasley Y Thomas N Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch N Weldon N Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard

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Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Harden, B N Harden, M N Harrell Y Hatchett N Hatfield Y Heard

N Maddox, B N Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers E Rynders Y Scott, M N Scott, S

Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 140, nays 31.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

Representatives Lucas of the 139th and Smyre of the 132nd 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 Clark of the 98th stated that he inadvertently voted "nay" on the preceding roll call. He wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon.

Representative Stephenson of the 92nd stated that she inadvertently voted "aye" on the preceding roll call. She wished to be recorded as voting "nay" thereon.

SB 172. By Senators Shafer of the 48th, Unterman of the 45th, Albers of the 56th, Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Thompson of the 5th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 19 of the O.C.G.A., relating to adoption, so as to require a home study by an evaluator prior to the placement of a child into the home of adoptive parents by a third party who is neither a stepparent nor a relative and for such study to recommend placement; to provide for definitions; to change certain provisions relating to surrender or termination of parental or guardian's rights where a child is to be adopted by a third party; to change provisions relating to the filing and contents of a petition for adoption; to change provisions relating to the timing of an adoption hearing, the required records, and filing; to change the contents of the form used for surrender of rights for adoption; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Chapter 8 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to adoption, so as to require a home study by an evaluator prior to the placement of a child

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into the home of adoptive parents by a third party who is neither a stepparent nor a relative and for such study to recommend placement; to provide for definitions; to change certain provisions relating to surrender or termination of parental or guardian's rights where a child is to be adopted by a third party; to change provisions relating to the filing and contents of a petition for adoption; to change provisions relating to the timing of an adoption hearing, the required records, and filing; to change certain provisions relating to the examination of adoption records; to change the contents of the form used for surrender of rights for adoption; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date 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 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to adoption, is amended by revising Code Section 19-8-1, relating to definitions, by adding three new paragraphs to read as follows:
"(4.1) 'Evaluator' means the person or agency that conducts a home study. An evaluator shall be a licensed child-placing agency, the department, or a licensed professional with at least two years of adoption related professional experience, including a licensed clinical social worker, licensed master social worker, or licensed professional counselor; provided, however, that the court may appoint a guardian ad litem or court appointed special advocate to conduct the home study." "(5.1) 'Home study' means an evaluation by an evaluator of the petitioner's home environment for the purpose of determining the suitability of the environment as a prospective adoptive home for a child. Such evaluation shall consider the petitioner's physical health, emotional maturity, financial circumstances, family, and social background and shall conform to the rules and regulations established by the department for child-placing agencies for adoption home studies. (5.2) 'Home study report' means the written report generated as a result of the home study."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 19-8-5, relating to surrender or termination of parental or guardian's rights where a child is to be adopted by a third party, as follows:
"(a) Except as otherwise authorized in this chapter, a child who has any living parent or guardian may be adopted by a third party who is neither the stepparent nor relative of that child, as described in subsection (a) of Code Sections 19-8-6 and 19-8-7, only if each such living parent and each such guardian has voluntarily and in writing surrendered all of his or her rights to the such child to that third person party for the purpose of enabling that person third party to adopt the such child. Except as provided in subsection (m) of this Code section, no child shall be placed with a third party for purposes of adoption unless prior to the date of placement a home study shall have been

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completed, and the home study report recommends placement of a child in such third party's home."
SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended by adding new subsections to Code Section 19-8-5, relating to surrender or termination of parental or guardian's rights where a child is to be adopted by a third party, to read as follows:
"(m) If the home study for a third-party adoption has not occurred prior to the date of placement, then the third party shall, at the time of the filing of the petition for adoption, file a motion with the court seeking an order authorizing placement of such child prior to the completion of the home study. Such motion shall identify the evaluator that the petitioner has selected to perform the home study. The court may waive the requirement of a preplacement home study in cases when a child to be adopted already resides in the prospective adoptive home pursuant to a court order of guardianship, testamentary guardianship, or custody. (n) The court may grant the motion for placement prior to the completion of a home study if the court finds that such placement is in the best interest of the child. (o) If the court grants the motion for placement prior to the completion of a home study and authorizes placement of a child prior to the completion of the home study, then:
(1) Such child shall be permitted to remain in the home of the third party with whom the parent or guardian placed such child pending further order of the court; (2) A copy of the order authorizing placement of such child prior to the completion of the home study shall be delivered to the department and the evaluator selected to perform the home study by the clerk of the court within 15 days of the date of the entry of such order; and (3) The home study, if not already in process, shall be initiated by the evaluator selected by the petitioner or appointed by the court within ten days of such evaluator's receipt of the court's order."
SECTION 4. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (3) of subsection (a) of Code Section 19-8-13, relating to the filing and content of the petition, as follows:
"(3) Where the adoption is pursuant to subsection (a) of Code Section 19-8-5, the following shall be provided or attached or its absence explained when the petition is filed:
(A) The written voluntary surrender of each parent or guardian specified in subsection (e) of Code Section 19-8-5; (B) The written acknowledgment of surrender specified in subsection (f) of Code Section 19-8-5; (C) The affidavits specified in subsections (g) and (h) of Code Section 19-8-5; (D) Allegations of compliance with Code Section 19-8-12; (E) Allegations of compliance with Chapter 4 of Title 39, relating to the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children;

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(F) The accounting required by the provisions of subsection (c) of this Code section; (G) Copies of appropriate certificates or forms verifying allegations contained in the petition as to guardianship or custody of the child sought to be adopted, the marriage of each petitioner, the divorce or death of each parent of the child sought to be adopted, and compliance with Chapter 4 of Title 39, relating to the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children; and (H) A completed form containing background information regarding the child to be adopted, as required by the adoption unit of the department; and (I) A copy of the home study report."
SECTION 5. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsections (f) and (g) of Code Section 19-814, relating to timing of adoption hearing, required records, and filing, as follows:
"(f) The court in the child's best interest may grant such expedited hearings or continuances as may be necessary for completion of applicable notice requirements, investigations, a home study, and reports or for other good cause shown. (g) Copies of the petition and all documents filed in connection therewith, including, but not limited to, the order fixing the date upon which the petition shall be considered, and all exhibits, surrenders, or certificates required by this chapter, shall be forwarded by the clerk to the department within 15 days after the date of the filing of the petition for adoption."
SECTION 6. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (d) of Code Section 19-8-23, relating to where records of adoption are kept, examination of adoption records by parties and attorneys, and use of information by agency and department, as follows:
"(d)(1) Upon the request of a party at interest in the adoption, a child, legal guardian, or health care agent of an adopted person or of a provider of medical services to such a party, child, legal guardian, or health care agent when certain information is necessary because of would assist in the provision of medical care, a medical emergency, or for medical diagnosis or treatment, the department or child-placing agency may, in its sole discretion, shall access its own records on finalized adoptions for the purpose of adding subsequently obtained medical information or releasing nonidentifying medical and health history information contained in its records on such pertaining to an adopted persons person or the biological parents or relatives of the biological parents of the adopted person. For purposes of this paragraph, the term 'health care agent' has the meaning provided by Code Section 31-32-2. (2) Upon receipt by the Office of Adoptions State Adoption Unit of the Division of Family and Children Services of the department or by a child-placing agency of documented medical information relevant to an adoptee, the office or child-placing agency shall use reasonable efforts to contact the adoptive parents of the adoptee if the adoptee is under 18 years of age or the adoptee if he or she is 18 years of age or

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older and provide such documented medical information to the adoptive parents or the adoptee. The office or child-placing agency shall be entitled to reimbursement of reasonable costs for postage and photocopying incurred in the delivery of such documented medical information to the adoptive parents or adoptee."
SECTION 7. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (c) of Code Section 19-8-26, relating to how surrender of parental rights executed, how and when surrender may be withdrawn, and forms, as follows:
"(c) The surrender of rights by a parent or guardian pursuant to paragraph (1) of subsection (e) of Code Section 19-8-5 shall conform substantially to the following form:
SURRENDER OF RIGHTS FINAL RELEASE FOR ADOPTION NOTICE TO PARENT OR GUARDIAN:
This is an important legal document and by signing it you are surrendering all of your right, title, and claim to the child identified herein, so as to facilitate the child's placement for adoption. You are to receive a copy of this document and as explained below have the right to withdraw your surrender within ten days from the date you sign it.
______________ I, the undersigned, being solicitous that my (male) (female) child, born (insert name of child), on (insert birthdate of child), should receive the benefits and advantages of a good home, to the end that (she) (he) may be fitted for the requirements of life, consent to this surrender. I, the undersigned, (insert relationship to child) of the aforesaid child, do hereby surrender the child to (insert name, surname not required, of each person to whom surrender is made), PROVIDED that each such person is named as petitioner in a petition for adoption of the child filed in accordance with Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated within 60 days from the date hereof. Furthermore, I promise not to interfere in the management of the child in any respect whatever; and, in consideration of the benefits guaranteed by (insert name, surname not required, of each person to whom surrender is made) in thus providing for the child, I do relinquish all right, title, and claim to the child herein named, it being my wish, intent, and purpose to relinquish absolutely all parental control over the child. It is also my wish, intent, and purpose that if each such person is not named as petitioner in a petition for adoption as provided for above within the 60 day period, other than for excusable neglect, or, if said petition for adoption is filed within 60 days but the adoption action is dismissed with prejudice or otherwise concluded

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without an order declaring the child to be the adopted child of each such person, then I do hereby surrender the child as follows:
(Mark one of the following as chosen) ____ I wish the child returned to me, and I expressly acknowledge that this provision applies only to the limited circumstance that the child is not adopted by the person or persons designated herein and further that this provision does not impair the validity, absolute finality, or totality of this surrender under any circumstance other than the failure of the designated person or persons to adopt the child and that no other provision of this surrender impairs the validity, absolute finality, or totality of this surrender once the revocation period has elapsed; or ____ I surrender the child to (insert name of designated licensed child-placing agency), a licensed child-placing agency, for placement for adoption; or ____ I surrender the child to the Department of Human Services, as provided by subsection (k) of Code Section 19-8-5, for placement for adoption; and (insert name of designated licensed child-placing agency) or the Department of Human Services may petition the superior court for custody of the child in accordance with the terms of this surrender. Furthermore, I hereby agree that the child is to be adopted either by each person named above or by any other such person as may be chosen by the (insert name of designated licensed child-placing agency) or the Department of Human Services and I do expressly waive any other notice or service in any of the legal proceedings for the adoption of the child. Furthermore, I understand that under Georgia law an evaluator is required to conduct a home study and make a recommendation to the court regarding the qualification of each person named above to adopt a child and to render a postplacement report to the court concerning the circumstances of placement of my child for adoption. I hereby agree to cooperate fully with such investigations. Furthermore, I understand that under Georgia law, an agent appointed by the court is required to conduct an investigation and render a report to the court in connection with the legal proceeding for the legal adoption of the child, and I hereby agree to cooperate fully with such agent in the conduct of this investigation. Furthermore, I hereby certify that I have received a copy of this document and that I understand I may only withdraw this surrender by giving written notice, delivered in person or mailed by registered mail or statutory overnight delivery, to (insert name and address of agent of each person to whom surrender is made) within ten days from the date hereof; that the ten days shall be counted consecutively beginning with the day immediately following the date hereof; provided, however, that if the tenth day falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, then the last day on which the surrender may be withdrawn shall be the next day that is not a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday; and I understand that it may NOT be withdrawn thereafter. Furthermore, I hereby certify that I have not been subjected to any duress or undue pressure in the execution of this surrender document and do so freely and voluntarily. Witness my hand and seal this ______ day of ______________, ____.

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__________________ Unofficial witness Sworn to and subscribed before me this ______ day of ______________, ____.

______________(SEAL) (Parent or guardian)

_______________________ Notary public (SEAL) My commission expires ______________."

SECTION 8. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2011, and shall apply to all placements of children for adoption and all petitions for adoption filed on or after that date.

SECTION 9. 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:

E Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner

Y Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby
Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J
Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris
Mosby Y Murphy
Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B
Sims, C Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu

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Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke N Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell
Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece N Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers E Rynders Y Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 167, nays 3.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

Representative Coomer of the 14th stated that he inadvertently voted "nay" on the preceding roll call. He wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon.

House of Representatives 401 Paul D. Coverdell Legislative Office Building
Atlanta, Georgia 30334

April 12, ad 2011

Dear Mr. Clerk,

Article III, Section V, Paragraph III, of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, provides in part that "No bill shall pass which refers to more than one subject matter." Further, Article I, Section II, Paragraph V, provides that "Legislative acts in violation of this Constitution or the Constitution of the United States are void, and the judiciary shall so declare them." This version of SB 172 unconstitutionally refers to more than one subject matter. As such, I was unable to vote in favor of it.

Respectfully,

/s/ Bobby Franklin

Representative Golick of the 34th moved that the following Bill of the Senate be withdrawn from the General Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil:

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SB 19. By Senators Hill of the 32nd and Butterworth of the 50th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to forgery and fraudulent practices, so as to provide definitions; to create the crime of medical identity fraud; to provide for punishment; to provide that actual and punitive damages are available to victims of medical identity fraud; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The motion prevailed.
The Speaker announced the House in recess until 7:30 o'clock, this evening.
The Speaker called the House to order.
The following messages were received from the Senate through Mr. Ewing, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has adopted the report of the Committee of Conference on the following bill of the House:
HB 78. By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, Jones of the 46th, O`Neal of the 146th, England of the 108th, Collins of the 27th and others:
A BILL to make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal year beginning July 1, 2011 and ending June 30, 2012.
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bill of the House:
HB 90. By Representatives Bearden of the 68th, Cooke of the 18th and Smith of the 70th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Heritage Trust Program, so as to authorize the State of Georgia to transfer its interests in heritage preserve properties to a county or local government upon certain conditions; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the House:
HB 95. By Representatives Roberts of the 154th, Knight of the 126th, England of the 108th, McCall of the 30th, Burns of the 157th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding ad valorem taxation of property, so as to revise and change certain provisions regarding ad valorem taxation of forest land conservation use property; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bill of the House:
HB 129. By Representatives McKillip of the 115th, Lindsey of the 54th, Hatfield of the 177th, Evans of the 40th and Willard of the 49th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 14 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating generally to mortgages, conveyances to secure debt, and liens, so as to prohibit a fee for a future conveyance of real property except under limited circumstances; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bill of the House:
HB 133. By Representatives Black of the 174th, Rogers of the 26th, Rynders of the 152nd, Weldon of the 3rd, Knight of the 126th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to current income tax payment, so as to provide for conditions of refunding de minimis overpayments; to provide for waiver of de minimis insufficiencies; to provide an effective date; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the House:

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HB 145. By Representatives Hatchett of the 143rd, Cooper of the 41st, Ramsey of the 72nd, Lindsey of the 54th and Watson of the 163rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 43-33-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to the "Georgia Physical Therapy Act"; so as to revise a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bill of the House:
HB 47. By Representatives Ramsey of the 72nd, Meadows of the 5th, Maxwell of the 17th, Sheldon of the 105th, Peake of the 137th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 29A of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to individual health insurance coverage, so as to authorize insurers to offer individual accident and sickness insurance policies in Georgia that have been approved for issuance in other states; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for a definition; to provide for minimum standards for such policies; to provide for certain notices; to authorize the Commissioner of Insurance to adopt rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has passed by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bill of the House:
HB 158. By Representatives Mills of the 25th, Maxwell of the 17th and England of the 108th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, so as to change the date of the nonpartisan election; to provide for qualifying dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the House:
HB 162. By Representatives Purcell of the 159th, Willard of the 49th, Stephens of the 164th, Tankersley of the 158th, Greene of the 149th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 1 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the sexual offender registration review board, so as to provide that persons who are required to register on the state sexual offender registry are prohibited from photographing a minor without the permission of the minor's parent; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 978. By Representative Heard of the 114th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend James Kendrick on the occasion of his 50th anniversary with East Friendship Baptist Church; and for other purposes.
HR 979. By Representative Harden of the 147th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Whitfield R. Forrester; and for other purposes.
HR 980. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Reece of the 11th and Crawford of the 16th:
A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Eric Johanson, Coosa High School's 2011 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.
HR 981. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th and Coomer of the 14th:
A RESOLUTION commending Mary Francis Heida, Model High School's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
HR 982. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Reece of the 11th and Crawford of the 16th:
A RESOLUTION commending Jared Van Curen, Coosa High School's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
HR 983. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Reece of the 11th and Crawford of the 16th:
A RESOLUTION commending Mrs. Leigha Burnham, Armuchee High School's 2011 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.

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HR 984. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Reece of the 11th and Crawford of the 16th:
A RESOLUTION commending Hope Bettler, Armuchee High School and Floyd County School System 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
HR 985. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Crawford of the 16th and Reece of the 11th:
A RESOLUTION commending Evan Musick, Pepperell High School's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
HR 986. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Crawford of the 16th and Reece of the 11th:
A RESOLUTION commending Dr. Robert McGraw, Pepperell High School's 2011 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.
HR 987. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th and Coomer of the 14th:
A RESOLUTION commending Mrs. Jennifer Greer, Model High School's 2011 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.
HR 988. By Representatives Frazier of the 123rd, Howard of the 121st, Murphy of the 120th, Brooks of the 63rd, Bruce of the 64th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending Mrs. Annie Howard Saxon; and for other purposes.
HR 989. By Representatives Allison of the 8th, Austin of the 10th, Greene of the 149th, Brockway of the 101st, Benton of the 31st and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the 150th anniversary of the start of the Civil War; and for other purposes.
HR 990. By Representatives Ashe of the 56th, Abrams of the 84th, Morgan of the 39th, Coleman of the 97th, Brooks of the 63rd and others:
A RESOLUTION commending Elliott Camera for being selected as a 2011 W.E.B. Du Bois Scholar; and for other purposes.
HR 991. By Representatives Ashe of the 56th, Abrams of the 84th, Morgan of the 39th, Coleman of the 97th, Brooks of the 63rd and others:

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A RESOLUTION commending Julia Davis for being selected as a 2011 W.E.B. Du Bois Scholar; and for other purposes.
HR 992. By Representatives Ashe of the 56th, Abrams of the 84th, Morgan of the 39th, Coleman of the 97th, Brooks of the 63rd and others:
A RESOLUTION commending Asha Harris for being selected as a 2011 W.E.B. Du Bois Scholar; and for other purposes.
HR 993. By Representatives Ashe of the 56th, Abrams of the 84th, Morgan of the 39th, Coleman of the 97th, Brooks of the 63rd and others:
A RESOLUTION commending Kevin Smith for being selected as a 2011 W.E.B. Du Bois Scholar; and for other purposes.
HR 994. By Representatives Ashe of the 56th, Abrams of the 84th, Dobbs of the 53rd, Morgan of the 39th, Coleman of the 97th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending Danielle Daley for being selected as a 2011 W.E.B. Du Bois Scholar; and for other purposes.
HR 995. By Representatives Dobbs of the 53rd, Ashe of the 56th, Lindsey of the 54th, Wilkinson of the 52nd, Willard of the 49th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Marcia Bansley; and for other purposes.
HR 996. By Representatives Davis of the 109th, Yates of the 73rd, Mayo of the 91st, Welch of the 110th, Mosby of the 90th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending the Brain Tumor Foundation For Children, Inc., and recognizing May as Brain Tumor Awareness Month; and for other purposes.
HR 997. By Representatives Dickerson of the 95th, Stephenson of the 92nd, Kendrick of the 94th, Smith of the 122nd, Greene of the 149th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Arthur Lee Brown; and for other purposes.

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HR 998. By Representative Drenner of the 86th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mary R, Domahidy, Ph.D., and for other purposes.
HR 999. By Representatives Morgan of the 39th, Johnson of the 37th, Wilkerson of the 33rd and Evans of the 40th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Lynnette Lachelle Shephard Hall; and for other purposes.
HR 1000. By Representative Brooks of the 63rd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. John L. Cashin, Jr.; and for other purposes.
HR 1001. By Representatives Buckner of the 130th and Epps of the 128th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Tyron Elliott; and for other purposes.
HR 1002. By Representatives Burns of the 157th, Parrish of the 156th, Tankersley of the 158th, Dutton of the 166th, Ralston of the 7th and others:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Eugene M. Bishop; and for other purposes.
HR 1003. By Representatives Buckner of the 130th and Smith of the 129th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Wesley Y. Willis; and for other purposes.
HR 1004. By Representatives Buckner of the 130th and Knight of the 126th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. L. Jack Clark; and for other purposes.
HR 1005. By Representative Harden of the 147th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating the Crisp Academy girls basketball team on winning the GISA Class A State Championship; and for other purposes.

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HR 1006. By Representatives Greene of the 149th, Pruett of the 144th, Powell of the 29th, Baker of the 78th, Clark of the 104th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ross Sheppard; and for other purposes.
HR 1007. By Representative Dempsey of the 13th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending 25th Annual Heart of the Community Award Winner Diane Harbin; and for other purposes.
HR 1008. By Representative Dempsey of the 13th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending 25th Annual Heart of the Community Award Winner Angie Lewis; and for other purposes.
HR 1009. By Representative Dempsey of the 13th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending 25th Annual Heart of the Community Board of Governors' Award Winner Alvin Jackson, Sr.; and for other purposes.
HR 1010. By Representative Dempsey of the 13th:
A RESOLUTION commending Mrs. Beth Wilson, Darlington School's 2011 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.
HR 1011. By Representative Dempsey of the 13th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending 3rd Annual Young Heart of the Community Award Winner William James; and for other purposes.
HR 1012. By Representative Dempsey of the 13th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending 25th Annual Heart of the Community Award Winner Sylvia Lanier; and for other purposes.
HR 1013. By Representative Dempsey of the 13th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending 25th Annual Heart of the Community Award Winner Betsy Pruett; and for other purposes.

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HR 1014. By Representative Dempsey of the 13th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending 25th Annual Heart of the Community Award Winner Jimmy Allred; and for other purposes.
HR 1015. By Representative Dempsey of the 13th:
A RESOLUTION commending Sam Watters, Darlington School and Rome County School System 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
HR 1016. By Representatives Welch of the 110th, Holt of the 112th and Dickerson of the 95th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mary Lathem; and for other purposes.
HR 1017. By Representatives Welch of the 110th, Holt of the 112th and Dickerson of the 95th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Tiffani Alexander; and for other purposes.
HR 1018. By Representatives Welch of the 110th, Davis of the 109th, Yates of the 73rd, Mayo of the 91st, Mosby of the 90th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Ola High School Band; and for other purposes.
HR 1019. By Representatives Ashe of the 56th, Abrams of the 84th, Morgan of the 39th, Coleman of the 97th, Brooks of the 63rd and others:
A RESOLUTION commending Camara Carter for being selected as a 2011 W.E.B. Du Bois Scholar; and for other purposes.
HR 1020. By Representatives Welch of the 110th, Davis of the 109th, Yates of the 73rd, Mayo of the 91st, Mosby of the 90th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Henry County Water and Sewerage Authority; and for other purposes.

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HR 1021. By Representative Golick of the 34th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Briggs Arno Goggans; and for other purposes.
HR 1022. By Representatives Golick of the 34th, Ramsey of the 72nd and Crawford of the 16th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and extending congratulations to the Moot Court Team of the Georgia State University College of Law; and for other purposes.
HR 1023. By Representatives Collins of the 27th, Rogers of the 26th, Mills of the 25th and Benton of the 31st:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Wayne Bradshaw; and for other purposes.
HR 1024. By Representatives Collins of the 27th, Rogers of the 26th, Mills of the 25th and Benton of the 31st:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Carol Ethridge Crowell; and for other purposes.
HR 1025. By Representatives Henson of the 87th, Benfield of the 85th and Mitchell of the 88th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Nicholas Joseph Goebeler; and for other purposes.
HR 1026. By Representative Holcomb of the 82nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Maya Moore; and for other purposes.
HR 1027. By Representatives Wilkerson of the 33rd, Johnson of the 37th, Evans of the 40th, Morgan of the 39th and Teasley of the 38th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Christopher James, Cobb County School System's Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 1028. By Representatives Wilkerson of the 33rd, Johnson of the 37th, Evans of the 40th, Morgan of the 39th and Manning of the 32nd:

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A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Russell Space Center Program's STS-13 Mission; and for other purposes.
HR 1029. By Representatives Holt of the 112th, Welch of the 110th and Dickerson of the 95th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Becky Ramsey; and for other purposes.
HR 1030. By Representative Golick of the 34th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Upward Sports Ministry of Smyrna First Baptist Church; and for other purposes.
HR 1031. By Representative Golick of the 34th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Margaret Gregory Gandy; and for other purposes.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Ewing, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bill of the House:
HB 167. By Representatives Davis of the 109th, Maxwell of the 17th, Rogers of the 26th, Meadows of the 5th, Cooper of the 41st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, so as to provide for changes in the definitions of the terms "group accident and sickness insurance" and "true association"; to provide a short title; to provide certain definitions; to include plan administrators in prompt pay requirements; to provide for penalties; to provide an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has passed by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bill of the House:
HB 197. By Representatives Sims of the 119th, Pruett of the 144th, Mitchell of the 88th, Horne of the 71st and Hembree of the 67th:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 4 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for jails, so as to provide limitations on certain medical charges by hospitals for providing emergency medical care services to inmates confined in a municipal or county detention facility; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; 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 166. By Senators Stone of the 23rd, Mullis of the 53rd and Jeffares of the 17th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, so as to extensively revise the requirements for continuing care providers and facilities; to revise definitions; to provide for enforcement powers of the Commissioner of Insurance; to revise provisions relating to annual disclosure statements; to revise requirements for continuing care agreements; to provide extensive requirements for disclosure statements; to provide for specific financial requirements; to provide for supervision, rehabilitation, and liquidation of a continuing care provider facility; to revise provisions relating to penalties for violations; to provide for related matters; 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:

E Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway

Y Davis N Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd

Y Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt N Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan E Morris N Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre N Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R N Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D

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Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns N Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V
Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer
Cooper Y Crawford

Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B N Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett N Hatfield Y Heard

Y Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece N Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers E Rynders Y Scott, M N Scott, S

Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas N Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch
Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 161, nays 12.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 181. By Senators Bethel of the 54th and Williams of the 19th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 16 and Chapter 15 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for crimes and offenses and the Attorney General, respectively, so as prohibit contingent compensation under certain circumstances; to change provisions relating to the Attorney General's authorization to employ private counsel; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Chapter 1 of Title 13 and Chapter 1 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for contracts and crimes and offenses, respectively, so as to change provisions relative to the payment of attorney's fees under certain circumstances; to provide for procedure; to prohibit contingent compensation under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 1 of Title 13 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to contracts, is amended by revising Code Section 13-1-11, relating to the validity and enforcement of obligations to pay attorney's fees upon notes or other evidence of indebtedness, as follows:
"13-1-11. (a) Obligations to pay attorney's fees upon any note or other evidence of indebtedness, in addition to the rate of interest specified therein, shall be valid and enforceable and collectable as a part of such debt if such note or other evidence of indebtedness is collected by or through an attorney after maturity, subject to subsection (b) of this Code section and to the following provisions:
(1) If such note or other evidence of indebtedness provides for attorney's fees in some specific percent of the principal and interest owing thereon, such provision and obligation shall be valid and enforceable up to but not in excess of 15 percent of the principal and interest owing on said note or other evidence of indebtedness; (2) If such note or other evidence of indebtedness provides for the payment of reasonable attorney's fees without specifying any specific percent, such provision shall be construed to mean 15 percent of the first $500.00 of principal and interest owing on such note or other evidence of indebtedness and 10 percent of the amount of principal and interest owing thereon in excess of $500.00; and (3) The holder of the note or other evidence of indebtedness or his or her attorney at law shall, after maturity of the obligation, notify in writing the maker, endorser, or party sought to be held on said obligation that the provisions relative to payment of attorney's fees in addition to the principal and interest shall be enforced and that such maker, endorser, or party sought to be held on said obligation has ten days from the receipt of such notice to pay the principal and interest without the attorney's fees. If the maker, endorser, or party sought to be held on any such obligation shall pay the principal and interest in full before the expiration of such time, then the obligation to pay the attorney's fees shall be void and no court shall enforce the agreement. The refusal of a debtor to accept delivery of the notice specified in this paragraph shall be the equivalent of such notice. (b)(1) If, in a civil action, application of the provisions of paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of this Code section will result in an award of attorney's fees in an amount greater than $20,000.00, the party required to pay such fees may, prior to the entry of judgment, petition the court seeking a determination as to the reasonableness of such attorney's fees. (2) In response to a petition filed under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the party requesting the attorney's fees shall submit an affidavit to the court with evidence of attorney's fees, and the party required to pay such fees may respond to such affidavit. (3) The court may hold a hearing to decide the matter of attorney's fees or may award attorney's fees based on the written evidence submitted to the court. The amount of

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attorney's fees awarded shall be an amount found by the court to be reasonable and necessary for asserting the rights of the party requesting attorney's fees. (4) This subsection shall not apply to a party against whom a default judgment is to be entered pursuant to Code Section 9-11-55. (5) A civil action instituted solely for the purpose of invoking this subsection shall be void ab initio. (b)(c) Obligations to pay attorney's fees contained in security deeds and bills of sale to secure debt shall be subject to this Code section where applicable."

SECTION 2. Chapter 1 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for crimes and offenses, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"16-1-12. (a) In any forfeiture action brought pursuant to this title, an attorney appointed by the Attorney General or district attorney as a special assistant attorney general, special assistant district attorney, or other attorney appointed to represent this state in such forfeiture action shall not be compensated on a contingent basis by a percentage of assets which arise or are realized from such forfeiture action. Such attorneys shall also not be compensated on a contingent basis by an hourly, fixed fee, or other arrangement which is contingent on a successful prosecution of such forfeiture action. (b) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed as prohibiting or otherwise restricting the Attorney General or a district attorney from appointing special assistants or other attorneys to assist in the prosecution of any action brought pursuant to this title."

SECTION 3. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2011, and Section 1 of this Act shall apply to contracts entered on or after July 1, 2011.

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:

E Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey

Y Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall
McKillip Y Meadows

E Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C

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Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden
Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell
Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke N Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J N Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan E Morris
Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell E Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers E Rynders Y Scott, M N Scott, S

Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T
Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R N Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas N Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch
Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson
Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 161, nays 6.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

Representatives Beasley-Teague of the 65th and Smyre of the 132nd 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.

House of Representatives 401 Paul D. Coverdell Legislative Office Building
Atlanta, Georgia 30334

April 12, ad 2011

Dear Mr. Clerk,

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Article I, Section X, of the Constitution of the United States, provides among other things that "No State shall...pass any...Law impairing the Obligation of Contracts." Further, Article I, Section II, Paragraph V, of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, provides that "Legislative acts in violation of this Constitution or the Constitution of the United States are void, and the judiciary shall so declare them." This version of SB 181 unconstitutionally impairs the obligation of contracts. As such, I was unable to vote in favor of it.
Respectfully,
/s/ Bobby Franklin
The following messages were received from the Senate through Mr. Ewing, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bills of the House:
HB 101. By Representatives McKillip of the 115th and Holt of the 112th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to provide for safer bicycle riding for bicyclists and the motoring public; to provide for definitions; to change provisions relating to parking a motor vehicle; to change provisions relating to traffic laws being applicable to bicycles; to change provisions relating to the transporting of children under the age of one year on a bicycle; to change provisions relating to riding on roadways and bicycle paths; to change provisions relating to equipment on bicycles; to legalize the use of recumbent bicycles; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 234. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Smyre of the 132nd, Smith of the 131st, Bryant of the 160th, Purcell of the 159th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use tax, so as to eliminate the sunset from the exemption regarding the sale or use of engines, parts, equipment, or other tangible personal property used in the maintenance or repair of certain aircraft; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 238. By Representatives Golick of the 34th, Lindsey of the 54th, Hatfield of the 177th, Willard of the 49th, Ramsey of the 72nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to legal defense for indigents, so as to change certain provisions relative to the powers and duties of the council; to change certain provisions relating to the director and the director's responsibilities; to change provisions relating to councilmembers' responsibilities; to provide for the director to appoint circuit public defenders; to change certain annual reporting requirements; to repeal an obsolete effective date Code section; to change provisions relating to the circuit public defender supervisory panel; to change provisions relating to appointing attorneys in conflict of interest cases; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the House:
HB 240. By Representatives Knight of the 126th and Powell of the 171st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to county sales and use taxes, so as to establish a procedure for modifying projects approved in a referendum that have become infeasible in connection with the county special purpose local option sales and use tax and the sales tax for educational purposes; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has passed by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bill of the House:
HB 248. By Representatives Neal of the 1st, Golick of the 34th, Meadows of the 5th, Battles of the 15th and Walker of the 107th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance generally, so as to provide that a health care sharing ministry which enters into a health care cost sharing arrangement with its participants shall not be considered an insurance company, health maintenance organization, or health benefit plan of any class, kind, or character and shall not be subject to any laws related to such; to

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provide a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the House:

HB 256. By Representatives Willard of the 49th, Martin of the 47th, Abrams of the 84th, Taylor of the 79th, Riley of the 50th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the emergency telephone number 9-1-1 system, so as to provide for the comprehensive regulation of 9-1-1 charges on prepaid wireless services; to provide for imposition, collection, and distribution of such charges; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for powers, duties, and authority of counties, municipalities, and the state revenue commissioner; to repeal certain provisions relating to prepaid wireless service; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; 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 47.

By Senators Crosby of the 13th, Cowsert of the 46th, McKoon of the 29th, Bethel of the 54th, Sims of the 12th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act 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 training for magistrates and senior magistrates; to change provisions relating to the composition and responsibilities of the Georgia Magistrate Courts Training Council; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read:

Representatives Bearden of the 68th and Powell of the 171st offer the following amendment:

Amend SB 47 by striking lines 1 through 85 and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

To amend Article 2 of Chapter 10 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to magistrates, so as to change provisions relating to magistrates under certain

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circumstances; 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. Article 2 of Chapter 10 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to magistrates, is amended by revising Code Section 15-10-20, relating to the number and selection of magistrates, as follows:
"15-10-20. (a) Each magistrate court shall have a chief magistrate and may have one or more other magistrates. Such magistrates shall be the judges of the magistrate court and shall be known as magistrates of the county. Unless otherwise provided by local law, the number of magistrates in each county shall be fixed from time to time by majority vote of the judges of the superior court of the county, but no magistrate shall be removed from office during a term of office except for cause as provided by Code Sections 1510-24 and 15-10-25. The number of magistrates authorized for the county shall be one magistrate until increased by the judges of superior court or by local law; but this subsection shall not operate to remove a magistrate from office during his term of office. (b) The term of office of any magistrate taking office prior to January 1, 1985, shall expire on December 31, 1984, except that this subsection shall not operate to shorten any term of office in violation of Article VI, Section X, Paragraph II of the Constitution. The term of office of any magistrate taking office on or after January 1, 1985, shall be for four years beginning on the first day of an odd-numbered year, except that in selecting magistrates to fill newly created positions or if otherwise necessary, a magistrate may be selected for a term of less than four years to expire on the last day of an even-numbered year.
(c)(1) Unless otherwise provided by local law, all magistrates, other than the officers becoming magistrates pursuant to Code Section 15-10-120, who are selected to take office prior to January 1, 1985, shall be selected as provided in this subsection. The judges of the superior court of the county shall by majority vote appoint as chief magistrate either an officer becoming a magistrate pursuant to Code Section 15-10120 or some other person meeting the qualifications specified in subsection (a) of Code Section 15-10-22. Any other magistrates, other than the officers becoming magistrates pursuant to Code Section 15-10-120, shall be appointed by the chief magistrate with the consent of the judges of superior court.
(2)(A) If the chief magistrate so selected is an officer becoming a magistrate pursuant to Code Section 15-10-120, then his or her term as chief magistrate will be as provided by this paragraph. (B) If the term which he was serving on June 30, 1983, will expire on the last day of 1984 or 1986, then his term as chief magistrate will likewise expire on the last day of 1984 or 1986.

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(C) If the term which he or she was serving on June 30, 1983, will expire other than on the last day of 1984 or 1986, then his or her term as chief magistrate shall expire on December 31, 1984, even though he or she is granted a longer term as magistrate by Article VI, Section X, Paragraph II of the Constitution; but his or her term as magistrate shall not be shortened in violation of said Paragraph of the Constitution. In any case covered by this subparagraph, the person whose term as chief magistrate expires December 31, 1984, but who is granted by the Constitution a longer term as magistrate shall be eligible to succeed himself or herself for a four-year term as chief magistrate beginning January 1, 1985, if he or she resigns his or her current term as magistrate prior to beginning such four-year term as chief magistrate. (d)(1) Unless otherwise provided by local law, all magistrates taking office on or after January 1, 1985, shall be selected as provided in this subsection. The chief magistrate shall be elected by the voters of the county at the general election next preceding the expiration of the term of the incumbent chief magistrate, in a partisan election in the same manner as county officers are elected, for a term beginning on the first day of January following his or her election. His or her successors shall likewise be elected quadrennially thereafter for terms beginning on the first day of January following their election. (2) Magistrates other than the chief magistrate shall be appointed by the chief magistrate with the consent of the judges of the superior court. The term of a magistrate so appointed shall run concurrently with the term of the chief magistrate by whom he was appointed Upon the expiration of the term of office of a magistrate who was appointed pursuant to this paragraph and who is serving on July 1, 2011, his or her successor shall be appointed for a four-year term consistent with the requirements of this subsection and shall, during any term, serve at the pleasure of the chief magistrate. Any magistrate appointed pursuant to this subsection may be terminated during a term by the chief magistrate with the written consent of a majority of the superior court judges of the circuit. This paragraph shall not apply to any magistrate selected pursuant to local law. As used in this paragraph, the term 'majority' means the chief judge in a circuit with one judge, both judges in a circuit with two judges, or more than half of the judges in a circuit with three or more judges. (e) Unless otherwise provided by local law, a vacancy in the office of chief magistrate shall be filled by an appointment by majority vote of the judges of superior court for the remainder of the unexpired term; and a vacancy in the office of any other magistrate shall be filled by an appointment by the chief magistrate with the consent of the judges of superior court for the remainder of the unexpired term. If, however, a vacancy occurs which does not reduce the number of magistrates for the county below the number of magistrates authorized for the county, then such vacancy shall not be filled. (f) The General Assembly may by local law provide for the number of magistrates of a county, provide for a different method of selecting magistrates than that specified in subsections (c) and (d) of this Code section, and provide for a different method of filling vacancies than that specified in subsection (e) of this Code section.

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(g) The General Assembly may at any time provide by local law that the probate judge shall serve as chief magistrate or magistrate and provide for compensation of the probate judge in his or her capacity as chief magistrate or magistrate; and in such a case the chief magistrate or magistrate shall not be separately elected but shall be the probate judge. (h) Each magistrate taking office after July 1, 1985, shall before entering on the performance of his or her duties execute bond in the amount of $25,000.00 for the faithful performance of his or her duties. Each magistrate in office on July 1, 1985, shall execute such a bond not later than September 1, 1985. The amount of bond required of the magistrate or magistrates of any county may be increased by local law. Such bonds shall be subject to all provisions of Chapter 4 of Title 45 in the same manner as bonds of other county officials. The premiums due on such bonds shall be paid by the fiscal authority of the county out of county funds.
(i)(1) Any person who is holding office on January 1, 1994, as a judge of the superior courts of this state, whether within the term for which elected or appointed or otherwise, and who subsequent to such date and prior to December 31, 1996, is effectively removed from such office by federal court order shall upon such removal become a special judge of the magistrate court as provided for in this subsection. As used in this subsection, the term 'federal court order' shall mean only an order of a federal court which is entered in a civil action challenging under federal law or federal constitutional provisions (or both) the validity of the manner of selection of superior court judges in this state. A person shall be considered as effectively removed from office by such an order if the order by its terms prohibits such person's continued service as a judge of the superior courts without by the terms of the order allowing such person a meaningful opportunity to seek an appointment or election as a judge of the superior courts which would take effect within 30 days following such removal. Nothing in this subsection shall apply with respect to any removal from office resulting from criminal conduct or other malfeasance on the part of the person removed from office. (2) Any person becoming a special judge of the magistrate court pursuant to this subsection shall become a special judge of the magistrate court of the county in which such person resides. Any such special judge of the magistrate court shall serve for a term of office expiring December 31, 1996. The Governor shall issue to each such special judge of the magistrate court a commission stating the date of commencement and expiration of such term of office. (3) Any special judge of the magistrate court serving pursuant to this subsection shall have all the same powers and duties as any other judge of such magistrate court. (4) Any special judge of the magistrate court serving pursuant to this subsection shall be compensated and reimbursed for expenses in such amount or amounts as are now or hereafter provided by law for a judge of the superior courts, such compensation to be payable from state funds in the same manner as now or hereafter provided by law for a judge of the superior courts.

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(5) The provisions of this subsection shall control over any other conflicting provisions of this chapter."

SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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

E Abdul-Salaam N Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson N Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin
Baker Y Battles Y Bearden N Beasley-Teague N Bell N Benfield N Benton Y Black N Braddock
Brockway N Brooks N Bruce N Bryant N Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd N Carter N Casas
Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V N Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke N Coomer N Cooper N Crawford

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey
Dickerson N Dickey N Dickson N Dobbs Y Dollar N Drenner N Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England N Epps, C N Epps, J N Evans N Floyd N Fludd N Franklin N Frazier N Fullerton N Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick N Gordon N Greene N Hamilton N Hanner N Harbin N Harden, B Y Harden, M N Harrell N Hatchett Y Hatfield N Heard

N Heckstall Y Hembree N Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes N Holt N Horne Y Houston N Howard
Huckaby N Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson N Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse N Jerguson N Johnson Y Jones, J N Jones, S N Jordan N Kaiser N Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey
Long N Lucas N Maddox, B N Maddox, G Y Manning N Marin
Martin N Maxwell

N Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall N McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell N Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby N Murphy
Neal, J N Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix N Oliver Y O'Neal N Pak N Parent
Parrish Y Parsons N Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett N Purcell E Ramsey N Randall N Reece N Rice N Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers E Rynders N Scott, M N Scott, S

N Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C N Smith, E N Smith, K N Smith, L Y Smith, R N Smith, T Y Smyre N Spencer N Stephens, M
Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R N Taylor, T N Teasley N Thomas N Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon N Wilkerson N Wilkinson N Willard Y Williams, A N Williams, E
Williams, R N Williamson N Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 73, nays 92.

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The amendment was lost.

Representative Bearden of the 68th 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.

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

E Abdul-Salaam N Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles N Bearden N Beasley-Teague N Bell Y Benfield N Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns N Byrd Y Carter Y Casas
Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Davis N Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd N Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett N Hatfield Y Heard

Y Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill N Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt N Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris N Mosby Y Murphy
Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell E Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers E Rynders Y Scott, M N Scott, S

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T N Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R N Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas N Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R
Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 155, nays 18.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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Representative Teasley of the 38th stated that he inadvertently voted "aye" on the preceding roll call. He wished to be recorded as voting "nay" thereon.

SB 64.

By Senators McKoon of the 29th, Millar of the 40th, Shafer of the 48th, Rogers of the 21st, Crosby of the 13th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 14 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to corporations, partnerships, and associations, so as to change the amount of fees and penalties for application for reinstatement for corporations, nonprofit corporations, and limited liability companies; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Title 14 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to corporations, partnerships, and associations, so as to change the amount of fees and penalties for application for reinstatement for corporations, nonprofit corporations, and limited liability companies; to change provisions relating to the execution of instruments by corporations conveying interest in real property or releasing security agreements; to include transfers of security instruments, deeds to secure debt, and mortgages within the ambit of Code Section 14-5-7; to provide for related matters; 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 revising paragraph (12) of Code Section 14-2-122, relating to fees for filings related to business corporations, as follows:
"(12) Application for reinstatement ...................................................... 100.00 250.00"

SECTION 2. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 14-2-1422, relating to reinstatement following administrative dissolution of business corporations, as follows:
"(a) A corporation administratively dissolved under Code Section 14-2-1421 may apply to the Secretary of State for reinstatement within five years after the effective date of such dissolution. The application shall:

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(1) Recite the name of the corporation and the effective date of its administrative dissolution; (2) State that the ground or grounds for dissolution either did not exist or have been eliminated; (3) Either be executed by the registered agent or an officer, director, or shareholder of the corporation, in each case as set forth in the most recent annual registration of the corporation filed with the Secretary of State, or be accompanied by a notarized statement, executed by a person who was an officer, director, or shareholder, or an heir, successor, or assign of a person who was an officer, director, or shareholder, of the corporation at the time that the corporation was administratively dissolved, stating that such person or decedent was an officer, director, or shareholder of the corporation at the time of administrative dissolution and such person has knowledge of and assents to the application for reinstatement; (4) Contain a statement by the corporation reciting that all taxes owed by the corporation have been paid; and (5) Be accompanied by an amount equal to the total annual registration fees and penalties that would have been payable during the periods between dissolution and reinstatement, plus the fee required for the application for reinstatement, and any other fees and penalties payable for earlier periods contained in Code Section 14-2122."
SECTION 3. Said title is further amended by revising paragraph (11) of Code Section 14-3-122, relating to filing fees for nonprofit corporations, as follows:
"(11) Application for reinstatement ...................................................... 100.00 250.00"
SECTION 4. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 14-3-1422, relating to reinstatement following administrative dissolution of nonprofit corporations, as follows:
"(a) A corporation administratively dissolved under Code Section 14-3-1421 may apply to the Secretary of State for reinstatement within five years after the effective date of such dissolution. The application shall:
(1) Recite the name of the corporation and the effective date of its administrative dissolution; (2) State that the ground or grounds for dissolution either did not exist or have been eliminated; (3) Either be executed by the registered agent or an officer, director, or shareholder of the corporation, in each case as set forth in the most recent annual registration of the corporation filed with the Secretary of State, or be accompanied by a notarized statement, executed by a person who was an officer, director, or shareholder, or an heir, successor, or assign of a person who was an officer, director, or shareholder, of

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the corporation at the time that the corporation was administratively dissolved, stating that such person or decedent was an officer, director, or shareholder of the corporation at the time of administrative dissolution and such person has knowledge of and assents to the application for reinstatement; (4) Contain a statement by the corporation reciting that all taxes owed by the corporation have been paid; and (5) Be accompanied by an amount equal to the total annual registration fees and penalties that would have been payable during the periods between dissolution and reinstatement, plus the fee required for the application for reinstatement, and any other fees and penalties payable for earlier periods contained in Code Section 14-3122."
SECTION 5. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 14-5-7, relating to execution of instruments conveying interest in real property or releasing security agreements, as follows:
"14-5-7. (a) Instruments executed by a corporation conveying an interest in real property, when signed by the president or vice-president and attested or countersigned by the secretary or an assistant secretary or the cashier or assistant cashier of the corporation, shall, notwithstanding the lack of a corporate seal, be conclusive evidence that the president or vice-president of the corporation executing the document instrument does in fact occupy the official position indicated;, that the signature of such officer subscribed thereto is genuine;, and that the execution of the document instrument on behalf of the corporation has been duly authorized. Any corporation may by proper resolution recorded with the instrument or otherwise filed of record and referenced on the face of the instrument authorize the execution of such instruments by other officers of the corporation. (b) Instruments executed by a corporation releasing or transferring a deed to secure debt, mortgage, or other security agreement, when signed by one officer the president, vice-president, secretary, or assistant secretary of the corporation or by an individual designated by the officers of the corporation by proper resolution, without the necessity of the corporation's seal being attached, shall be conclusive evidence that said officer signing is duly authorized to execute and deliver the same shall, notwithstanding the lack of a corporate seal, be conclusive evidence that the officer of the corporation executing the instrument does in fact occupy the official position indicated, that the signature of such officer subscribed thereto is genuine, and that the execution of the instrument on behalf of the corporation has been duly authorized. Any corporation may by proper resolution recorded with the instrument or otherwise filed of record and referenced on the face of the instrument authorize the execution of such instruments by other officers of the corporation."

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SECTION 6. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 14-10-4, relating to recording fees for formation of professional associations, as follows:
"(2) Recording; fees. The clerk shall record the articles of association and any amendments thereto or instruments of dissolution thereof in the same manner as required for articles of incorporation and shall receive a fee as required by paragraph (1) of subsection (g) of Code Section 15-6-77. Articles shall not be required to be published or recorded elsewhere. Such record of the articles, when so recorded, shall be notice of the articles to the world as well as to all parties dealing with such association."
SECTION 7. Said title is further amended by revising paragraph (4) of subsection (b) of Code Section 14-11-603, relating to judicial and administrative dissolution and reservation of name of limited liability companies, as follows:
"(4) A limited liability company administratively dissolved under this Code section may apply to the Secretary of State for reinstatement within five years after the effective date of such dissolution. The application shall:
(A) Recite the name of the limited liability company and the effective date of its administrative dissolution; (B) State that the ground or grounds for dissolution either did not exist or have been eliminated; (C) Either be executed by the registered agent or a member or manager of the limited liability company, in each case as set forth in the most recent annual registration of the limited liability company filed with the Secretary of State, or be accompanied by a notarized statement, executed by a person who was a member or manager, or an heir, successor, or assign of a person who was a member or manager, of the limited liability company at the time that the limited liability company was administratively dissolved, stating that such person or decedent was a member or manager of the limited liability company at the time of administrative dissolution and such person has knowledge of and assents to the application for reinstatement; (D) Contain a statement by the limited liability company reciting that all taxes owed by the limited liability company have been paid; and (E) Be accompanied by an amount equal to the total annual registration fees and penalties that would have been payable during the periods between dissolution and reinstatement, plus the fee required for the application for reinstatement, and any other fees and penalties payable for earlier periods contained in Code Section 14-111101. If the Secretary of State determines that the application contains the information required by this paragraph and that the information is correct, he or she shall prepare a certificate of reinstatement that recites his or her determination and the effective date of reinstatement, file the original of the certificate, and serve a copy on the limited

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liability company. When the reinstatement is effective, it relates back to and takes effect as of the effective date of the administrative dissolution, and the limited liability company resumes carrying on its business as if the administrative dissolution had never occurred."
SECTION 8. Said title is further amended by revising paragraph (16) of subsection (a) of Code Section 14-11-1101, relating to filing fees and penalties of limited liability companies, as follows:
"(16) Reinstatement fee......................................................................... 100.00 250.00"

SECTION 9. 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:

E Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams N Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe N Atwood N Austin Y Baker Y Battles N Bearden N Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black N Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns N Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas N Clark, J Y Clark, V

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon N Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England N Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin

Y Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson N Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes N Holt N Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser N Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long Y Lucas

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy
Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake N Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell E Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C N Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre N Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley N Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley
Thomas N Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard

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Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke
Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Harden, B N Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett N Hatfield Y Heard

Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers E Rynders
Scott, M N Scott, S

Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 147, nays 25.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

The Speaker announced the House in recess until 8:30 o'clock, this evening.

The Speaker called the House to order.

The following messages were received from the Senate through Mr. Ewing, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate has passed by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bill of the House:

HB 264. By Representatives Carter of the 175th, Wilkinson of the 52nd, Stephens of the 164th, Collins of the 27th and Huckaby of the 113th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 12 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to the Georgia Council for the Arts, so as to revise certain provisions as to the power, authority, duties, and related matters of the director of the Office of Planning and Budget and the Office of Planning and Budget so that such power, authority, duties, and related matters shall now be vested in and carried out by the commissioner of economic development and the Department of Economic Development; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate has passed by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bills of the House:

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HB 117. By Representative Crawford of the 16th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-128 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to withholding tax on sale or transfer of real property and associated tangible personal property by nonresidents, so as to provide that the person listed on the closing statement as the seller shall be treated as the seller and shall be subject to the withholding and documentation requirements; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 156. By Representatives Cheokas of the 134th, Meadows of the 5th, Roberts of the 154th, England of the 108th, Bearden of the 68th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 45-9-85 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to payment for indemnification for death or disability, procedure for making of payments, and appeal, so as to change provisions relative to the indemnification of injured state highway employees; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Representative Golick of the 34th District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil 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 19 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Golick of the 34th
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 33.

By Senators Shafer of the 48th, Chance of the 16th, Davis of the 22nd, Hill of the 32nd, Staton of the 18th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, known as the "Budget Act," so as to provide short titles; to provide for the application of zero-base

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budgeting to the budget process; to provide for analysis of departmental and program objectives; to provide for consideration of alternative funding levels; to provide for departmental priority lists; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Part 1 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, known as the "Budget Act," so as to provide for the application of zero-base budgeting to the budget process; to provide for analysis of departmental and program objectives; to provide for consideration of alternative funding levels; to provide for departmental priority lists; to provide for automatic repeal; to amend Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the General Assembly, so as to authorize the creation of the Joint Legislative Budget Office as a successor to the Senate Budget Office and the House Budget Office; to make conforming amendments in numerous Code sections referring to legislative budget offices and, in particular, to amend Title 8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to buildings; Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts; Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education; Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to law enforcement; Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public officers; and Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, so as to provide for and reflect the foregoing; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
PART I SECTION 1-1. Part 1 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, known as the "Budget Act," is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows: "45-12-75.1. (a) The Governor in preparing his or her budget report under Code Section 45-12-75, and budget units in preparing their budget estimates under Code Section 45-12-78, shall make use of zero-base budgeting as provided in this Code section. The requirements of this Code section shall apply with respect to the budget report presented to the General Assembly in January of 2012 and each year thereafter. (b) It is the intent of this Code section that in any given year the Governor's budget report shall include zero-base budgeting for the agencies and programs as identified by the Joint Fiscal Affairs Subcommittee composed of the Fiscal Affairs Subcommittee of

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the Senate and the Fiscal Affairs Subcommittee of the House of Representatives as created in Code Section 28-5-20. The Joint Fiscal Affairs Subcommittee shall require each agency to use zero-base budgeting at least once every six years and shall not require any agency or program to use zero-base budgeting more often than once every four years. The Joint Fiscal Affairs Subcommittee shall balance the number of agencies and programs submitting zero-base budgets with staff available for preparing a budget and staff available for conducting review and analysis of the budget submission. The Governor and the Office of Planning and Budget shall prescribe the forms and format for zero-base budgets and serve as the entity designated for coordinating the preparation of zero-base budgets by the executive branch. (c) In the years in which zero-base budgeting applies, each budget unit shall include in its budget estimate an analysis summarizing the prior two fiscal years and proposed spending plans by program, object class, and revenue source. Information presented shall include the following:
(1) A statement of the budget unit's departmental and program purposes; effectiveness, efficiency, and equity measures; and program size indicators; and (2) A priority listing encompassing all alternative funding levels for all programs. (d) In the years in which an agency or program submits a zero-base budget, the Governor shall include in the budget report relevant materials related to each budget unit's submission under subsection (c) of this Code section and such other relevant material as deemed appropriate by the Governor. (e) Without in any way limiting the generality of the other provisions of this Code section, it is specifically provided that the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia shall be a budget unit subject to this Code section and the programs of the board of regents shall be periodically subject to zero-base budgeting as provided for in this Code section and in keeping with the Constitution. (f) Without in any way limiting the generality of the other provisions of this Code section, it is specifically provided that in the budget report presented to the General Assembly in January of 2012 the Department of Education's budget shall be submitted as a zero-base budget according to the guidelines contained in this Code section. (g) The judicial branch is encouraged to participate in the zero-base budgeting process. (h) The Joint Fiscal Affairs Subcommittee, as authorized under Code Section 28-5-23, may review all information and materials related to any zero-base budget request to include hearings as necessary. (i) The Office of Planning and Budget and the Joint Fiscal Affairs Subcommittee shall maintain effectiveness, efficiency, and equity measures related to zero-base budgeting. (j) This Code section shall be automatically repealed on June 30, 2019, unless reauthorized by the General Assembly."
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Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the General Assembly, is amended by revising Code Section 28-5-6, relating to the Senate Budget Office and the House Budget Office, as follows:
"28-5-6. (a) The Senate is authorized to establish and provide for a Senate Budget Office. The House of Representatives is authorized to establish and provide for a House Budget Office President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives are authorized by mutual agreement to provide for the establishment of a Joint Legislative Budget Office and employ a director and other staff for that office. (b) The director of the Senate Joint Legislative Budget Office is authorized to request information and material from all state departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, committees, authorities, and agencies in connection with his or her duties; and all such departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, committees, authorities, and agencies are directed to furnish such information and material as the director shall request. (c) The director of the House Budget Office is authorized to request information and material from all state departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, committees, authorities, and agencies in connection with his or her duties; and all such departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, committees, authorities, and agencies are directed to furnish such information and material as the director shall request. All information and material received by the House Budget Office under this subsection shall be made available to the chairpersons of the House Appropriations Committee, the House Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight Committee, and other officers of the House of Representatives as may be designated by the Speaker of the House; and upon direction by such chairpersons and such other officers of the House as may be designated by the Speaker of the House, the House Budget Office shall request any needed information and material from any state department, board, bureau, commission, committee, authority, or agency."
SECTION 2-2. Said Title 28 is further amended in Code Section 28-4-2, relating to powers and duties of the Legislative Services Committee, by revising subsection (e) as follows:
"(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."
SECTION 2-3. Said Title 28 is further amended by revising paragraph (1) of subsection (c) of Code Section 28-5-42, relating to fiscal note requirements, as follows:

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"(c)(1) In the event a bill having a significant impact as described in paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of this Code section is introduced not later than the twentieth day of any session, the chairperson of the committee to which such bill is referred shall request the director of the Office of Planning and Budget and the state auditor to submit any such fiscal note as to the fiscal effect of any such bill and to file a copy of such fiscal note with the Senate Joint Legislative Budget Office and the House Budget Office. The chairperson shall make such request after the bill is referred to the committee."
PART III SECTION 3-1. Title 8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to buildings, is amended by revising Code Section 8-2-144, relating to accounting of certain fees by the Commissioner of Insurance, as follows: "8-2-144. The Commissioner of Insurance shall file a report on or before December 15 of each year accounting for all fees received by the Commissioner under this part and Part 3 of this article for the preceding 12 month period and for the actual costs of the inspection programs under this part and Part 3 of this article for the preceding 12 month period. Such report shall be provided to the chairpersons of the House Appropriations Committee, the Senate Appropriations Committee, the House Governmental Affairs Committee, and the Senate Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee, the director of the Office of Planning and Budget, the director of the Senate Budget Office, and the director of the House Joint Legislative Budget Office."
SECTION 3-2. Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, is amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 15-6-77.4, relating to certain additional divorce case filing fees, as follows:
"(a) In addition to any fees required in Code Sections 15-6-77, 15-6-77.2, 15-6-77.3, and 47-14-51, for filing each divorce case, the clerk of superior court shall charge an additional fee of $5.00. Each clerk of the superior court shall collect the additional fees for divorce cases as provided in this Code section and shall pay such moneys over to the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority by the last day of the month there following, to be deposited by the authority into the general treasury. The authority shall, on a quarterly basis, make a report and accounting of all funds collected pursuant to this Code section and shall submit such report and accounting to the Office of Planning and Budget, the House Budget Office, and the Senate Joint Legislative Budget Office no later than 60 days after the last day of the preceding quarter."
SECTION 3-3. Said Title 15 is further amended by revising Code Section 15-9-60.1, relating to certain additional marriage license fees, as follows:

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"15-9-60.1. In addition to any fees required in Code Section 15-9-60 for receiving marriage applications, issuing marriage licenses, and recording relative thereto, the judge of the probate court shall charge an additional fee of $15.00 for issuing a marriage license. No amount of this additional fee shall be paid into the Judges of the Probate Courts Retirement Fund of Georgia provided for in Chapter 11 of Title 47 or be used for the purpose of calculating retirement benefits for judges of the probate courts. Each judge of the probate court shall collect the additional fees for issuing marriage licenses as provided in this Code section and shall pay such moneys over to the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority by the last day of the month there following, to be deposited by the authority into the general treasury. The authority shall, on a quarterly basis, make a report and accounting of all funds collected pursuant to this Code section and shall submit such report and accounting to the Office of Planning and Budget, the House Budget Office, and the Senate Joint Legislative Budget Office no later than 60 days after the last day of the preceding quarter."
SECTION 3-4. Said Title 15 is further amended by revising paragraph (3) of subsection (e) of Code Section 15-18-12, relating to judicial circuit travel expenses, as follows:
"(3) In determining the travel budget for each judicial circuit, the council shall consider the budget request submitted by the district attorney of each judicial circuit, the geographic size and the caseload of each circuit, and such other facts as may be relevant. The council is authorized to establish a contingency reserve of not more than 3 percent of the total amount appropriated by the General Assembly in order to meet any expenses which could not be reasonably anticipated. The council shall submit to each district attorney, the state auditor, the House Budget Office, and the Senate Joint Legislative Budget Office a monthly report showing the budget amount of expenditures made under the travel budget. The council may periodically review and adjust said budget as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this Code section."
SECTION 3-5. Said Title 15 is further amended by revising Code Section 15-21-74, relating to payment of certain amounts of the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority, as follows:
"15-21-74. The sums provided for under paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 15-21-73 shall be assessed and collected by the court officer charged with the duty of collecting moneys arising from fines and shall be paid over to the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority by the last day of the month there following, to be deposited by the authority into the general treasury. The sums provided for under paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of Code Section 15-21-73 shall be assessed and collected by the court officer charged with the duty of collecting moneys arising from forfeited bonds and

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shall be paid over to the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority by the last day of the month there following for remittance to the Office of the State Treasurer; provided, however, that if the local governing authority has an approved procedure to verify the applicant's income as set forth in Code Section 17-12-80, the court officer shall remit 50 percent of such funds to the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority, and the remaining 50 percent shall be remitted to the local governing authority and reported to the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority. The authority shall, on a quarterly basis, make a report and accounting of all funds collected and disbursed pursuant to this article and shall submit such report and accounting to the Office of Planning and Budget, the House Budget Office, and the Senate Joint Legislative Budget Office no later than 60 days after the last day of the preceding quarter."
SECTION 3-6. Said Title 15 is further amended by revising Code Section 15-21-113, relating to payment of certain amounts to the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority, as follows:
"15-21-113. The sums provided for in Code Section 15-21-112 shall be assessed and collected by the court officer charged with the duty of collecting moneys arising from fines and shall be paid over by the last day of the following month to the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority for remittance to the Georgia Crime Victims Compensation Board, to be deposited into the Georgia Crime Victims Emergency Fund. The authority shall, on a quarterly basis, make a report and accounting of all funds collected pursuant to this article and shall submit such report and accounting to the Office of Planning and Budget, the House Budget Office, and the Senate Joint Legislative Budget Office no later than 60 days after the last day of the preceding quarter."
SECTION 3-7. Said Title 15 is further amended by revising subsection (c) of Code Section 15-21A-6.1, relating to the judicial operation fund fees in superior court, as follows:
"(c) The authority shall, on a quarterly basis, make a report and accounting of all funds collected pursuant to this Code section and shall submit such report and accounting to the Office of Planning and Budget, the House Budget Office, and the Senate Joint Legislative Budget Office no later than 60 days after the last day of the preceding quarter."
SECTION 3-8. Said Title 15 is further amended by revising subsection (c) of Code Section 15-21A-6.2, relating to the judicial operation fund fees in state court, as follows:
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the Office of Planning and Budget, the House Budget Office, and the Senate Joint Legislative Budget Office no later than 60 days after the last day of the preceding quarter."
SECTION 3-9. Said Title 15 is further amended by revising subsection (c) of Code Section 15-21A-7, relating to the reporting and accounting system of the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority, as follows:
"(c) The authority shall, on a quarterly basis, make a detailed report and accounting of all fines and fees collected and remitted by any court and shall submit such report and accounting to the Legislative Oversight Committee for the Georgia Public Defender Standards Council, the Office of Planning and Budget, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Georgia, the House Budget Office, and the Senate Joint Legislative Budget Office no later than 60 days after the last day of the preceding quarter."
SECTION 3-10. Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, is amended by revising subsection (c) of Code Section 20-2-320, relating to the Education Information Steering Committee, as follows:
"(c) For the purpose of this article, authorized educational agencies shall be the Department of Education; the Department of Early Care and Learning; the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia; the Technical College System of Georgia; the Education Coordinating Council; the Professional Standards Commission; the Office of Student Achievement; the education policy and research components of the office of the Governor; the Office of Planning and Budget; the Senate Joint Legislative Budget Office; the House Budget Office; the House Research Office; and the Senate Research Office. Any information collected over the state-wide comprehensive educational information system, including individual student records and individual personnel records, shall be accessible by authorized educational agencies, provided that any information which is planned for collection over the system but which is temporarily being collected by other means shall also be accessible by authorized educational agencies and provided, further, that adequate security provisions are employed to protect the privacy of individuals. All data maintained for this system shall be used for educational purposes only. In no case shall information be released by an authorized educational agency which would violate the privacy rights of any individual student or employee. Information released by an authorized educational agency in violation of the privacy rights of any individual student or employee shall subject the authorized educational agency to all penalties under applicable state and federal law. Any information collected over the state-wide comprehensive educational information system which is not stored in an individual student or personnel record format shall be made available to the Governor and the House and Senate Appropriations, Education, Education and Youth, and Higher Education committees, except information otherwise prohibited by statute. Data which are included in an

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individual student record or individual personnel record format shall be extracted from such records and made available in nonindividual record format for use by the Governor, committees of the General Assembly, and agencies other than authorized educational agencies."
SECTION 3-11. Said Title 20 is further amended by revising Code Section 20-3-133, relating to certain payments to local junior college operating authorities, as follows:
"20-3-133. There shall be paid to every local operating authority which shall have established a junior college under this article, upon which construction had commenced prior to January 1, 1964, and which is not operated as a unit of the university system under the board of regents an amount which shall be determined on the basis of a budget for each fiscal year, developed pursuant to a formula agreed upon by the local operating authority, the director of the Senate Joint Legislative Budget Office, the director of the House Budget Office, and the director of the Office of Planning and Budget. Budgets prepared pursuant to this authority shall be for expenses incurred by a junior college for educational and general expenditures as set forth in the latest edition of the publication entitled 'College and University Business Administration.' Such formula shall include financial participation from the local operating authority to include student matriculation fees and funds derived from not less than a one-half nor more than a three-fourths mill tax established by the local operating authority on the ad valorem tax digest of its political subdivision. No state funds shall be appropriated for capital construction. Expenditure under this article shall be audited annually by the Department of Audits and Accounts."
SECTION 3-12. Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to law enforcement, is amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 35-2-41.1, relating to donation or conveyance of property, equipment, or services to the Department of Public Safety, as follows:
"(a) Any offer to donate or convey by deed, gift, rent, lease, or other means any property, equipment, or services to the department shall be made in writing through command channels to the commissioner. If the commissioner approves the offer, he or she shall submit a written proposal of the offer to the board for its approval. A copy of the formal proposal shall be forwarded by the commissioner to the Office of Planning and Budget, the Senate Budget Office, and the House Joint Legislative Budget Office, any either of which may comment on the proposal."
SECTION 3-13. Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public officers, is amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 45-12-78, relating to budget estimates, as follows:

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"(b) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, 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 state treasurer 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 Joint Legislative Budget Office 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. Funds may also be transferred between the Senate, the office of the Lieutenant Governor, and the office of the Secretary of the Senate. Funds may also be transferred between 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. Funds may also be transferred between the Office of Legislative Counsel, the Office of Legislative Fiscal Officer, and the Office of Legislative Budget Analyst Joint Legislative Budget Office."
SECTION 3-14. Said Title 45 is further amended by revising Code Section 45-12-82, relating periodic work programs of state budget units, as follows:
"45-12-82. The Governor, through the Office of Planning and Budget, shall require each budget unit, other than those of the legislative branch and the judicial branch, to file periodic work programs with the Office of Planning and Budget at such time as the Office of Planning and Budget shall direct. As provided in Code Section 45-12-83, no allotment of funds shall be approved for any budget unit until such budget unit has filed a periodic work program with the Office of Planning and Budget and the periodic work program has been approved by the Governor. The work program shall be presented on forms prescribed by the Office of Planning and Budget and shall contain such information as the Governor, through the Office of Planning and Budget, may require. The work program shall include the amount of the portion of the appropriation required for the period's expenditures based on the budget prepared as provided in this part.

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Periodic work programs may be amended from time to time in such manner as the Office of Planning and Budget may require. A duplicate copy of all of the periodic work programs and any amendments thereto shall be filed simultaneously with the Office of Planning and Budget, the state treasurer, the state auditor, the Senate Budget Office, and the House Joint Legislative Budget Office."
SECTION 3-15. Said Title 45 is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 45-12-85, relating to examination and investigation of periodic work programs, as follows:
"(b) The Governor through the Office of Planning and Budget shall seek to effect economy, efficiency, decentralization of state government, and sound fiscal management in reviewing budget allotment requests and may make such changes to the budget allotment requests to meet these goals and objectives and which are consistent with and subject to the method and provisions contained in the General Appropriations Act. Upon determination that the requested budget allotment conforms with the approved work program and meets the above-mentioned goals and objectives, the Governor shall execute his or her warrant on the treasury for the funds included in the approved budget allotment. Notwithstanding any authorization for expenditure included in an appropriations Act, all appropriations in excess of the approved budget allotments for the budget year, as determined by the Office of Planning and Budget, shall cease to be an obligation of the state. The Office of Planning and Budget shall notify the House Joint Legislative Budget Office and the Senate Budget Office of any such action with appropriate supporting information."
SECTION 3-16. Said Title 45 is further amended by revising subsection (d) of Code Section 45-12-95, relating to certain duties of the Office of Planning and Budget, as follows:
"(d) The Office of Planning and Budget must review and approve all proposed costsaving initiatives prior to their implementation for the implementing agency to be eligible for receipt of financial incentives. However, as part of this review, the Office of Planning and Budget must consult with a cross section of agencies and the House Joint Legislative Budget Office and the Senate Budget Office."
SECTION 3-17. Said Title 45 is further amended by revising Code Section 45-12-110, relating to federal assistance budgetary requirements, as follows:
"45-12-110. (a) Any state department, board, bureau, commission, authority, or other state agency, except the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia and its employees, intending to apply for any new program of federal assistance under any federal program shall notify the House Joint Legislative Budget Office, the Senate Budget Office, and the director of the Office of Planning and Budget of its intention to apply for such federal assistance at least 30 days prior to filing the application for such assistance.

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Such notification shall include a summary description of the proposed federal assistance project, the amount of federal funds to be requested, the amount of state matching funds, if any, to be required in connection with obtaining federal assistance, and the period of time to be covered by the proposed federal assistance project. (b) The House Joint Legislative Budget Office, the Senate Budget Office, and the director of the Office of Planning and Budget, acting jointly or independently, are authorized and directed to devise and distribute such forms as may be necessary to carry out subsection (a) of this Code section and, in connection therewith, to adopt and promulgate such rules and regulations as may be necessary to ensure compliance with said subsection."
SECTION 3-18. Said Title 45 is further amended by revising Code Section 45-12-111, relating to analysis of impact federal assistance, as follows:
"45-12-111. As soon as practicable after receiving a notification provided for in Code Section 4512-110, it shall be the duty of the legislative budget analyst Joint Legislative Budget Office to analyze the short-term and long-term impact the proposed federal assistance project would have on state budgetary and fiscal matters if the application for federal assistance were approved. Upon completion of said analysis, the legislative budget analyst Legislative Joint Budget Office shall forward a copy of same to the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, each member of the appropriations committees of the House of Representatives and Senate, and to any member of the General Assembly requesting a copy of said analysis."
SECTION 3-19. Said Title 45 is further amended by revising paragraph (21) of subsection (c) of Code Section 45-13-22, relating to distribution of Georgia Laws and House and Senate journals, as follows:
"(21) House Joint Legislative Budget Office and Senate Budget Office -- one set each two sets;"
SECTION 3-20. Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, is amended by revising paragraph (5) of subsection (e) of Code Section 50-5A-11, relating to certain records not public records, as follows:
"(5) Given to the Governor, the Attorney General and the Department of Law, the Office of Planning and Budget, officers of the General Assembly, the legislative budget offices Joint Legislative Budget Office, the state accounting officer and the State Accounting Office, the state auditor and the Department of Audits and Accounts, or the State Depository Board for use and public disclosure in the ordinary performance of those officers' and offices' duties."

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SECTION 3-21. Said Title 50 is further amended by revising Code Section 50-25-7.1, relating to the technology empowerment fund to be administered by the Georgia Technology Authority, as follows:
"50-25-7.1. (a) The authority is authorized and directed to establish a technology empowerment fund to be administered by the authority. The fund shall consist of such moneys appropriated or otherwise available to the authority as the board may determine from time to time to deposit therein. Subject to the appropriations process, the decisionmaking and priority-setting responsibilities for allocating these funds are vested in the chief information officer and the director of the Office of Planning and Budget. (b) The chief information officer is authorized to identify and select individual projects, initiatives, and systems to improve service delivery to be funded through the technology empowerment fund. Such projects shall demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the chief information officer, reduced costs through the use of technology. In identification and selection of such projects, initiatives, and systems, the chief information officer shall give priority to those which provide demonstrable cost savings and improved service delivery on a recurring basis through the employment of technology and training. Eligible projects, initiatives, and systems to receive disbursements from the technology empowerment fund may be selected from agency budget requests. Quarterly reports of the operations of the technology empowerment fund shall be required to be made to the board, the Office of Planning and Budget, the Senate Budget Office, and the House Joint Legislative Budget Office to ensure proper oversight and accountability. (c) Each project or initiative developed and supported from the technology empowerment fund shall employ technology that is compatible with the architecture and standards established by the authority and shall be accounted for by a discrete account established for the individual project or initiative item in the operating budget and capital budget. (d) A steering committee composed of the chairperson of the House Appropriations Committee or his or her designee from among the membership of the committee, the chairperson of the Senate Appropriations Committee or his or her designee from among the membership of the committee, the director of the Office of Planning and Budget, the House Budget Office, the Senate Budget Office the director of the Joint Legislative Budget Office, the state auditor, and a representative from the Governor's office shall advise and consult with the chief information officer regarding initiatives to receive funding from the technology empowerment fund and shall receive quarterly reports from the chief information officer as to the status of funded projects."
SECTION 3-22. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 50-34-17, relating to the OneGeorgia Authority Overview Committee, as follows:

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"(a) There is established the OneGeorgia Authority Overview Committee to be composed of one member of the House of Representatives to be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, one member of the Senate to be appointed by the President of the Senate, the director of the Senate Joint Legislative Budget Office or his or her designee, the director of the House Budget Office or his or her designee, and two members of the General Assembly to be appointed by the Governor. The legislative members shall serve for terms as members of the committee concurrent with their terms of office as members of the General Assembly. The first members of the committee shall be appointed by not later than July 1, 2000. Thereafter, their successors shall be appointed during the first 30 days of each regular legislative session which is held immediately following the election of members of the General Assembly."

PART IV SECTION 4-1. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

SECTION 4-2. 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:

E Abdul-Salaam N Abrams Y Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden N Beasley-Teague N Bell N Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway N Brooks N Bruce Y Bryant N Buckner

Y Davis N Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon N Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England N Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans N Floyd N Fludd Y Franklin N Frazier Y Fullerton

N Heckstall Y Hembree N Henson Y Hill N Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson N Johnson Y Jones, J N Jones, S N Jordan

Y Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell N Morgan Y Morris N Mosby N Murphy Y Neal, J N Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B
Sims, C N Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer N Stephens, M Y Stephens, R N Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley N Thomas

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Y Burns Y Byrd
Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick N Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield N Heard

N Kaiser N Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long N Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell E Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers E Rynders Y Scott, M N Scott, S

N Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon N Wilkerson Y Wilkinson
Willard Y Williams, A N Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 135, nays 38.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

Representative Ramsey of the 72nd was excused on the preceding roll call. He wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon.

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

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate has passed by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bill of the House:

HB 265. By Representatives Neal of the 1st, Ralston of the 7th, Abrams of the 84th, Willard of the 49th, Golick of the 34th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia General Assembly, so as to create the 2011 Special Council on Criminal Justice Reform for Georgians and the Special Joint Committee on Georgia Criminal Justice Reform; to provide for related matters; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for an automatic repeal; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; 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:

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SB 10.

By Senators Bulloch of the 11th, Rogers of the 21st, Balfour of the 9th, Stoner of the 6th, Sims of the 12th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 3-3-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the local authorization and regulation of sales of alcoholic beverages on Sunday, so as to provide that in each county or municipality in which package sales of only malt beverages and wine by retailers is lawful, the governing authority of the county or municipality, as appropriate, may authorize package sales by a retailer of malt beverages and wine on Sundays from 12:30 P.M. until 11:30 P.M., if approved by referendum; to provide procedures; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Pursuant to Rule 133, Representative Cheokas of the 134th was excused from voting on SB 10.

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

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

E Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams N Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood N Austin Y Baker N Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks N Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner N Burns N Byrd
Carter N Casas Y Channell

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes
Dutton Y Ehrhart N England N Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon N Greene

Y Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt N Horne N Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley N Jackson Y Jacobs Y James N Jasperse Y Jerguson N Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd N Knight N Lane

Y Mayo N McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows N Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan N Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy N Neal, J Y Neal, Y N Nimmer N Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake N Powell, A Y Powell, J N Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B N Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K
Smith, L N Smith, R N Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton N Tankersley N Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu N Walker Y Watson N Welch N Weldon

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Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman N Collins Y Cooke N Coomer Y Cooper N Crawford

Y Hamilton Y Hanner Y Harbin N Harden, B N Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett N Hatfield Y Heard

Y Lindsey Y Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B N Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin
Maxwell

Y Randall N Reece N Rice Y Riley N Roberts Y Rogers E Rynders Y Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R
Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 127, nays 44.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Representatives Carter of the 175th, Maxwell of the 17th, Smith of the 70th, and Williamson of the 111th 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 Dutton of the 166th 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 Brockway of the 101st stated that he inadvertently voted "aye" on the preceding roll call. He wished to be recorded as voting "nay" thereon.

Representative Byrd of the 20th stated that she inadvertently voted "nay" on the preceding roll call. She wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon.

House of Representatives 401 Paul D. Coverdell Legislative Office Building
Atlanta, Georgia 30334

April 12, ad 2011

Dear Mr. Clerk,

Article III, Section VI, Paragraph VII, of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, provides for the regulation of alcoholic beverages and declares in part that the "State of Georgia shall have full and complete authority to regulate alcoholic beverages and to regulate, restrict, or prohibit activities involving alcoholic beverages." And that this "regulatory authority of the state is specifically delegated to the counties and municipalities of the state for the purpose of regulating, restricting, or prohibiting the exhibition of nudity, partial nudity, or depictions of nudity in connection with the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages." This version of SB 10 unconstitutionally specifically delegates to counties and municipalities the regulation of alcoholic beverages in a manner other than for the purpose of regulating, restricting, or prohibiting the

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exhibition of nudity, partial nudity, or depictions of nudity in connection with the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. Further, this version of SB 10 unconstitutionally delegates to the voters the enactment of policy matters. For these reasons I was unable to vote in favor of it.
Respectfully,
/s/ Bobby Franklin
The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:
HB 274. By Representatives Nix of the 69th, Anderson of the 117th, Stephens of the 164th, Maddox of the 127th and Mosby of the 90th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to solid waste management, so as to change certain provisions relating to declaration of policy and legislative intent relative to solid waste management; to define and redefine certain terms; to change certain provisions relating to permits for solid waste or special solid waste handling, disposal, or thermal treatment technology facilities and inspection of solid waste generators; to change certain provisions relating to number of solid waste facilities within a given area; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Senate amendment was read:
The Senate moves to amend HB 274 by deleting "to change certain provisions relating to yard trimmings disposal restrictions;" on lines 6 and 7.
By deleting Section 4 in its entirety and redesignating Sections 5 and 6 as Sections 4 and 5, respectively.
Representative Nix of the 69th moved that the House disagree to the Senate amendment to HB 274.
Representative Hatfield of the 177th moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment to HB 274.
On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

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E Abdul-Salaam Abrams
N Allison N Amerson N Anderson Y Ashe N Atwood N Austin N Baker Y Battles N Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton N Black N Braddock N Brockway
Brooks N Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner N Burns N Byrd N Carter N Casas N Channell N Cheokas N Clark, J N Clark, V N Coleman N Collins N Cooke Y Coomer N Cooper Y Crawford

N Davis N Dawkins-Haigler N Dempsey N Dickerson N Dickey N Dickson Y Dobbs N Dollar N Drenner N Dudgeon N Dukes N Dutton N Ehrhart N England N Epps, C N Epps, J N Evans Y Floyd N Fludd N Franklin N Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick N Gordon Y Greene N Hamilton
Hanner N Harbin N Harden, B N Harden, M N Harrell N Hatchett Y Hatfield
Heard

N Heckstall N Hembree Y Henson N Hill Y Holcomb N Holmes Y Holt N Horne N Houston Y Howard N Huckaby Y Hudson N Hugley N Jackson N Jacobs Y James N Jasperse Y Jerguson N Johnson N Jones, J N Jones, S N Jordan Y Kaiser N Kendrick N Kidd N Knight N Lane N Lindsey N Long N Lucas N Maddox, B N Maddox, G N Manning
Marin Martin N Maxwell

On the motion, the ayes were 48, nays 121.

E Mayo Y McBrayer N McCall Y McKillip N Meadows Y Mills N Mitchell Y Morgan N Morris N Mosby N Murphy N Neal, J Y Neal, Y N Nimmer N Nix Y Oliver N O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent N Parrish N Parsons N Peake N Powell, A N Powell, J N Pruett N Purcell N Ramsey N Randall Y Reece N Rice N Riley N Roberts N Rogers E Rynders Y Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Setzler N Shaw N Sheldon N Sims, B
Sims, C Y Smith, E N Smith, K N Smith, L N Smith, R N Smith, T N Smyre Y Spencer N Stephens, M N Stephens, R N Stephenson N Talton N Tankersley N Taylor, D Y Taylor, R N Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu N Walker N Watson N Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard N Williams, A N Williams, E N Williams, R N Williamson N Yates
Ralston, Speaker

The motion was lost.

The House has disagreed.

The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE SUPPLEMENTAL RULES CALENDAR #2 TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 2011

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

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The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 39th Legislative Day as enumerated below:

DEBATE CALENDAR

Pursuant to Rule 33.3, debate shall be limited to no longer than one hour per Bill, Time to be allocated by the Speaker.

Modified Open Rule

None

Modified Structured Rule

SB 19 SB 100 SB 135
SB 141 SB 211

Forgery/Fraudulent Practices; definitions; medical identity fraud; provide punishment (Substitute)(JudyNC-Martin-47th) Hill-32nd Georgia Registered Professional Nurse Practice Act; revise a definition (Substitute)(H&HS-Cooper-41st) Seabaugh-28th (AM# 33 1118) Chiropractors; provide that no person other than a doctor of chiropractic may render chiropractic services (Substitute)(H&HS-Cooper-41st) Shafer48th Martin Luther King, Jr. Advisory Council; create; membership, terms, duties; annual report (SP&CA-Hugley-133rd) Jones-10th Lead Poisoning Prevention; provide for certain federal regulations copies, fees, corrective orders, and violations (H&HS-Smith-70th) Tolleson-20th

Structured Rule

None

Bills and Resolutions on this calendar may be called in any order the Speaker desires.

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Meadows of the 5th
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 141. By Senators Jones of the 10th, Butler of the 55th, Jackson of the 2nd, Carter of the 42nd, Davenport of the 44th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Community Affairs, so as to create the Martin Luther King, Jr. Advisory Council; to provide for membership on the commission; to provide for terms and duties of members; to provide for an annual report; to provide for the establishment of a not for profit corporation; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; 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:

E Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams
Allison Y Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield N Benton Y Black
Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns N Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer
Cooper Y Crawford

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton
Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B
Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett N Hatfield Y Heard

Y Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt N Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby Y Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse
Jerguson Y Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning Y Marin Y Martin
Maxwell

E Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows
Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan
Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver
O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece
Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers E Rynders
Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B
Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 158, nays 5.

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The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
Representative Spencer of the 180th stated that he inadvertently voted "aye" on the preceding roll call. He wished to be recorded as voting "nay" thereon.
Representative O`Neal of the 146th 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. Ewing, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bill of the House:
HB 285. By Representatives Coleman of the 97th, Maxwell of the 17th and Casas of the 103rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Subpart 2 of Part 6 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conditions of employment under the "Quality Basic Education Act", so as to revise provisions relating to criminal background checks on school employees; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Speaker Pro Tem 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 211. By Senator Tolleson of the 20th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 41 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to lead poisoning prevention, so as to provide for certain federal regulations copies, fees, corrective orders, and violations related to such chapter; to provide for legislative purpose; to provide an effective date; 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:

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E Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison
Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns N Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper
Crawford

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton
Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton
Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett N Hatfield Y Heard

Y Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes N Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby E Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson Y Johnson
Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight
Lane Y Lindsey Y Long
Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning
Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

E Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan E Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy
Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts N Rogers E Rynders
Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B
Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre N Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch
Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson
Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 155, nays 6.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Representative Coomer of the 14th stated that he inadvertently voted "aye" on the preceding roll call. He wished to be recorded as voting "nay" thereon.

House of Representatives 401 Paul D. Coverdell Legislative Office Building
Atlanta, Georgia 30334

April 12, ad 2011

Dear Mr. Clerk,

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Article III, Section I, Paragraph I, of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, provides that "The legislative power of the state shall be vested in a General Assembly which shall consist of a Senate and a House of Representatives." Further, Article I, Section II, Paragraph V, provides that "Legislative acts in violation of this Constitution or the Constitution of the United States are void, and the judiciary shall so declare them." This version of SB 211 unconstitutionally delegates that legislative power to the executive branch. As such, I was unable to vote in favor of it.
Respectfully,
/s/ Bobby Franklin
SB 135. By Senators Shafer of the 48th, Henson of the 41st, Rogers of the 21st, Butler of the 55th and Hill of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to chiropractors, so as to provide that no person other than a doctor of chiropractic may render chiropractic services, adjustments, or manipulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 9 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to chiropractors, so as to provide that no person other than a doctor of chiropractic may render chiropractic services, chiropractic adjustments, or chiropractic manipulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 9 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to chiropractors, is amended by revising Code Section 43-9-18, relating to construction of chapter, as follows:
"43-9-18. (a) No person other than a doctor of chiropractic may render chiropractic services or chiropractic adjustments. (b) Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this Code section, nothing Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to:

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(1) Prohibit any other licensed health care professional from practicing within the scope of that person's license; or (2) Permit any person not licensed or authorized under this chapter to engage in the practice of chiropractic."

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:

E Abdul-Salaam N Abrams N Allison
Amerson Y Anderson N Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles N Bearden N Beasley-Teague N Bell N Benfield Y Benton Y Black N Braddock N Brockway N Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant N Buckner
Burns N Byrd Y Carter N Casas
Channell Y Cheokas N Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins N Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper
Crawford

Y Davis N Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs
Dollar Y Drenner N Dudgeon Y Dukes N Dutton N Ehrhart Y England N Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd N Fludd N Franklin N Frazier N Fullerton N Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick N Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton
Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B N Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett N Hatfield Y Heard

N Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill N Holcomb Y Holmes N Holt N Horne N Houston N Howard Y Huckaby E Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs N James N Jasperse
Jerguson E Johnson
Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick N Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B
Maddox, G Y Manning
Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

E Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip
Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell
Morgan E Morris N Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J N Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix N Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak N Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake N Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers E Rynders
Scott, M N Scott, S

Y Setzler Y Shaw N Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C N Smith, E N Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R N Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer N Stephens, M Y Stephens, R N Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley
Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas N Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch
Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson
Willard Y Williams, A N Williams, E Y Williams, R N Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

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On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 103, nays 54.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.
Representative Maddox of the 172nd 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 19. By Senators Hill of the 32nd and Butterworth of the 50th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to forgery and fraudulent practices, so as to provide definitions; to create the crime of medical identity fraud; to provide for punishment; to provide that actual and punitive damages are available to victims of medical identity fraud; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to offenses against public health and morals, so as to revise a definition; to provide for the applicability of certain provisions to certain games and devices; to amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, so as to revise and add definitions relating to coin operated amusement machines; to provide for fees; to authorize the commissioner of revenue to retain a portion of certain fees as administrative costs; to provide that the commissioner is not authorized to impose any additional fee; to provide an exception from a limitation on the allowable number of such machines at the same location; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to offenses against public health and morals, is amended by revising paragraph (4) of Code Section 16-12-20, relating to definitions, as follows:
"(4) 'Lottery' means any scheme or procedure whereby one or more prizes are distributed by chance among persons who have paid or promised consideration for a chance to win such prize, whether such scheme or procedure is called a pool, lottery,

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raffle, gift, gift enterprise, sale, policy game, or by some other name. Except as otherwise provided in Code Section 16-12-35, a lottery shall also include the payment of cash or other consideration or the payment for merchandise and the option to participate in or play, even if others can participate or play for free, a no skill game or to participate for cash or noncash prizes by lot or in a finite pool on a computer, mechanical device, or electronic device whereby the player is able to win a cash or noncash prize. A lottery shall also include the organization of chain letter or pyramid clubs as provided in Code Section 16-12-38. A lottery shall not mean a:
(A) Promotional giveaway or contest which conforms with the qualifications of a lawful promotion specified in paragraph (16) of subsection (b) of Code Section 101-393; (B) Scheme whereby a business gives away prizes to persons selected by lot if such prizes are made on the following conditions:
(i) Such prizes are conducted as advertising and promotional undertakings in good faith solely for the purpose of advertising the goods, wares, and merchandise of such business; and (ii) No person to be eligible to receive such prize shall be required to:
(I) Pay any tangible consideration to the operator of such business in the form of money or other property or thing of value; (II) Purchase any goods, wares, merchandise, or anything of value from such business; or (III) Be present or be asked to participate in a seminar, sales presentation, or any other presentation, by whatever name denominated, in order to win such prizes; or (C) Raffle authorized under Code Section 16-12-22.1; or (D) National promotion, contest, or sweepstakes conducted by any corporation or wholly owned subsidiary of such corporation, provided that, at the time of such promotion, contest, or sweepstakes, such corporation: (i) Is registered under the federal Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and (ii) Has total assets of not less than $50 million."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by adding a new subsection to Code Section 16-12-35, relating to applicability of part, to read as follows:
"(k) All games and devices subject to this Code section shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 17 of Title 48."
SECTION 3. Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, is amended by revising paragraphs (2.2) and (2.3) of Code Section 48-17-1, relating to definitions relative to coin operated amusement machines, and adding a new paragraph to read as follows:

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"(2.2) 'Class A machine' means a bona fide coin operated amusement machine that is not a Class B machine, does not allow a successful player to carry over points won on one play to a subsequent play or plays, and:
(A) Provides no reward to a successful player; or (B) Rewards a successful player only with free replays or additional time to play; (C) Rewards a successful player with noncash merchandise, prizes, toys, gift certificates, or novelties in compliance with the provisions of subsection (c) or paragraph (1) of subsection (d) of Code Section 16-12-35, and does not reward a successful player with any item prohibited as a reward in subsection (i) of Code Section 16-12-35 or any reward redeemable as an item prohibited as a reward in subsection (i) of Code Section 16-12-35; (D) Rewards a successful player with points, tokens, tickets, or other evidence of winnings that may be exchanged only for items listed in subparagraph (C) of this paragraph; or (E) Rewards a successful player with any combination of items listed in subparagraphs (B), (C), and (D) of this paragraph. (2.3) 'Class B machine' means a bona fide coin operated amusement machine that rewards a successful player with any combination of items listed in subparagraphs (d)(1)(B) and (d)(1)(C) of Code Section 16-12-35 allows a successful player to accrue points on the machine and carry over points won on one play to a subsequent play or plays in accordance with paragraph (2) of subsection (d) of Code Section 16-12-35 and: (A) Rewards a successful player in compliance with the provisions of paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (d) of Code Section 16-12-35; and (B) Does not reward a successful player with any item prohibited as a reward in subsection (i) of Code Section 16-12-35 or any reward redeemable as an item prohibited as a reward in subsection (i) of Code Section 16-12-35." "(3.1) 'Gift certificate' means a document, electronic transmission, coupon, or other medium of exchange, other than currency or a gift card. A gift certificate can be exchanged for noncash merchandise, prizes, toys, or novelties for which applicable sales or use tax may or may not be subtracted, subject to the limitations of subsections (h) and (i) of Code Section 16-12-35."
SECTION 4. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 48-17-2, relating to license fees regarding coin operated amusement machines, as follows:
"(a) Every owner, except an owner holding a bona fide coin operated amusement machine solely for personal use or resale, who offers others the opportunity to play for a charge, whether directly or indirectly, any bona fide coin operated amusement machine shall pay annual master license fees as follows:
(1) For Class A machines: (A) For five or fewer machines, the owner shall pay a master license fee of $500.00.

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In the event such owner acquires a sixth or greater number of machines during a calendar year which require a certificate for lawful operation under this chapter so that the total number of machines owned does not exceed 60 machines or more, such owner shall pay an additional master license fee of $1,500.00; (B) For six or more machines but not more than 60 machines, the owner shall pay a master license fee of $2,000.00. In the event such owner acquires a sixty-first or greater number of machines during a calendar year which require a certificate for lawful operation under this chapter, such owner shall pay an additional master license fee of $1,500.00; or (C) For 61 or more machines, the owner shall pay a master license fee of $3,500.00; and (2) For any number of Class B machines, the owner shall pay a master license fee of $5,000.00. The cost of the license shall be paid to the commissioner by company check, cash, cashier's check, or money order, and the commissioner shall be authorized to retain as the cost of administration an amount not to exceed $75.00. Upon said payment, the commissioner shall issue a master license certificate to the owner. The master license fee levied by this Code section shall be collected by the commissioner on an annual basis for the period from July 1 to June 30. The commissioner may establish procedures for master license collection and set due dates for these license payments. No refund or credit of the master license charge levied by this Code section may be allowed to any owner who ceases the operation of bona fide coin operated amusement machines prior to the end of any license or permit period. The fees imposed by this Code section shall not be revenue measures and are imposed pursuant to Code Section 45-12-92.1."
SECTION 5. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (a.1) of Code Section 48-17-2, relating to license fees regarding coin operated amusement machines, and adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(a.1) Every business owner or business operator shall pay an annual location license fee for each bona fide coin operated amusement machine offered to the public for play. The annual location license fee shall be $25.00 for each Class A machine and $125.00 for each Class B machine. The annual location license fee levied by this Code section shall be collected by the commissioner on an annual basis from July 1 to June 30. The location license fee shall be paid to the commissioner by company check, cash, cashier's check, or money order, and the commissioner shall be authorized to retain from such fees as the cost of administration an amount not to exceed 12 percent of such fees. Upon payment, the commissioner shall issue a location license certificate that shall state the number of bona fide coin operated amusement machines permitted for each class without further description or identification of specific machines. The commissioner may establish procedures for location license fee collection and set due dates for payment of such fees. No refund or credit of the location license fee shall be

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allowed to any business owner or business operator who ceases to offer bona fide coin operated amusement machines to the public for commercial use prior the end of any license period. The fees imposed by this Code section shall not be revenue measures and are imposed pursuant to Code Section 45-12-92.1. (a.2) The commissioner shall not be authorized to impose any fee in addition to those fees set forth in this chapter."
SECTION 6. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 48-17-9, relating to payment and collection of annual permit fee, as follows:
"(a) Every owner, except an owner holding a coin operated amusement machine solely for personal use or resale, who offers others the opportunity to play for a charge, whether direct or indirect, any bona fide coin operated amusement machine shall pay an annual permit fee for each bona fide coin operated amusement machine in the amount of $25.00 for each Class A machine and $125.00 for each Class B machine. The fee shall be paid to the commissioner by company check, cash, cashier's check, or money order, and the commissioner shall be authorized to retain from such fees as the cost of administration an amount not to exceed 12 percent of such fees. Upon payment, the commissioner shall issue a sticker for each bona fide coin operated amusement machine. The annual fees levied by this chapter shall be collected by the commissioner on an annual basis for the period from July 1 to June 30. The commissioner may establish procedures for annual collection and set due dates for the fee payments. No refund or credit of the annual fee levied by this chapter shall be allowed to any owner who ceases the exhibition or display of any bona fide coin operated amusement machine prior to the end of any license or permit period. The fees imposed by this Code section shall not be revenue measures and are imposed pursuant to Code Section 45-12-92.1."
SECTION 7. Said title is further amended by revising paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of Code Section 48-17-15, relating to limitations on percent of monthly gross retail receipts derived from certain coin operated amusement machines, monthly verified reports, issuance of fine or revocation or suspension of license for violations, and submission of electronic reports, as follows:
"(2) Except as authorized by a local ordinance, no business owner or business operator shall offer more than nine Class B bona fide coin operated amusement machines to the public for play in the same business location; provided, however, that this limitation shall not apply: to an
(A) To an amusement or recreational establishment; or (B) If the Class A bona fide coin operated amusement machines meet the following criteria:

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(i) The machines reward the player or players with tickets, tokens, or other noncash representations of value only redeemable for noncash merchandise within one of the operator's licensed premises; (ii) The outcome of the game involves some skill in its operation; (iii) The award of tickets, tokens, or other noncash representations of value is based solely on the player's success in achieving the object of the game or the player's score; (iv) Only merchandise prizes are awarded; (v) The average wholesale value of the prizes awarded in lieu of tickets or tokens for a single play of such a machine does not exceed $5.00; and (vi) The redemption value of each ticket, token, or other noncash representation of value that may be accumulated by a player or players to redeem prizes of greater value does not exceed the cost of a single play of such a machine."

SECTION 8. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2011, and shall apply to conduct that occurs on and after July 1, 2011. It is not the intention of this Act to abate any prosecution undertaken for conduct occurring under the law in effect prior to such date, and any offense committed before July 1, 2011, shall be prosecuted and punished under the statutes in effect at the time the offense was committed.

SECTION 9. 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:

E Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison
Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden N Beasley-Teague N Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock

Y Davis N Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon
Dukes Y Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans

Y Heckstall Hembree
Y Henson N Hill Y Holcomb
Holmes N Holt
Horne Y Houston Y Howard
Huckaby E Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse

E Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan E Morris N Mosby Y Murphy N Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C N Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T
Smyre N Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R N Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley

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Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner
Burns N Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper N Crawford

Y Floyd N Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton
Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett N Hatfield Y Heard

Y Jerguson E Johnson
Jones, J N Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning
Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey
Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers E Rynders
Scott, M N Scott, S

Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley N Thomas N Tinubu N Walker Y Watson Y Welch
Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson
Willard Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 135, nays 21.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

Representatives Brockway of the 101st and Smyre of the 132nd 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 following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Ewing, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the House:

HB 303. By Representatives Cooper of the 41st, McCall of the 30th, Hembree of the 67th, Dobbs of the 53rd, Shaw of the 176th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to physician assistants, so as to revise provisions relating to delegation of authority to a physician assistant by a physician; to authorize physician assistants to sign off on certain documents relating to health care; to revise a provision relating to a requirement that a supervising physician periodically see a patient; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 314. By Representatives Dickson of the 6th, Neal of the 1st and Coleman of the 97th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act 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 attendance for students in elementary and secondary education, so as to enact "Jessie's Law"; to provide for a definition; to provide that foster care students are granted excused absences from school to attend court proceedings relating to such students' foster care; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; 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 100. By Senators Seabaugh of the 28th, Balfour of the 9th and Butterworth of the 50th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 43-26-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to the "Georgia Registered Professional Nurse Practice Act," so as to revise a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Code Section 43-26-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to the "Georgia Registered Professional Nurse Practice Act," so as to revise a definition; to amend Chapter 26 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to nurses, so as to prohibit the use of the title "nurse" unless licensed as a registered professional nurse or a licensed practical nurse; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Code Section 43-26-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to the "Georgia Registered Professional Nurse Practice Act," is amended by revising paragraph (1.2) as follows:
"(1.2) 'Approved nursing education program' located in this state means a nursing education program approved by the board as meeting criteria established by the board.

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An 'approved nursing education program' located outside this state means a nursing education program that the board has determined to meet criteria similar to and not less stringent than criteria established by the board. In order to be approved by the board, a nursing education program must be one that is offered by:
(A) A unit of the University System of Georgia accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; (B) An institution of the Technical College System of Georgia accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; (C) A nonprofit postsecondary institution of higher education that is accredited by a regional accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education; or (D) A proprietary institution of higher education that is accredited by a regional accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education; or (E) A nonprofit postsecondary institution of higher education that is a four-year institution that is not accredited in accordance with subparagraph (C) of this paragraph, but whose curriculum has been determined by the board to meet criteria similar to and not less stringent than criteria established by the board for other approved nursing education programs."
SECTION 1A. Chapter 26 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to nurses, is amended in Code Section 43-26-6, relating to the use of certain titles by licensed registered nurses or advanced practice registered nurses, by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(d) No person shall use the title 'nurse' or any other title or abbreviation that would represent to the public that a person is authorized to practice nursing unless the person is licensed or otherwise authorized under this article or Article 2 of this chapter."
SECTION 1B. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 43-26-33, relating to the use of certain titles by licensed practical nurses or applicants, by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(c) No person shall use the title 'nurse' or any other title or abbreviation that would represent to the public that a person is authorized to practice nursing unless the person is licensed or otherwise authorized under this article or Article 1 of this chapter."
SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.
SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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The following amendment was read and adopted:
Representative Cooper of the 41st offers the following amendment:
Amend the House Committee on Health and Human Services substitute to SB 100 (LC 33 4282S) by inserting after "nurse;" on line 5 the following:
to revise requirements for certain applicants as a registered professional nurse; to revise requirements relating to nontraditional nursing education programs;
By inserting between lines 44 and 45 the following:
SECTION 1C. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 43-26-7, relating to requirements for licensure as a registered professional nurse, by revising subsections (b), (c), and (e) as follows:
"(b) An applicant for licensure by examination shall: (1) Submit a completed written application and fee; (2)(A) Have graduated from an approved nursing education program, as defined in Code Section 43-26-3; or (B)(i) Notwithstanding subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, have graduated from a nontraditional nursing education program approved by the board which meets the requirements in subsection (e) of this Code section; and (ii)(I) If the applicant entered the nontraditional nursing education program as a licensed practical nurse and had an academic education as a licensed practical nurse that included clinical training in pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, medical-surgical, and mental illness, have with at least three two years of clinical experience in the five years preceding the date of the application in a health care facility an acute care inpatient facility or a long-term acute care facility as a licensed practical nurse, as approved by the board. Such clinical experience shall be verified in writing by the applicant's immediate supervisor that the applicant has the critical thinking abilities, clinical skills, and leadership abilities necessary to practice as a registered professional nurse in an acute care inpatient facility or a long-term acute care facility whose academic education as a licensed practical nurse included clinical training in pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, medical-surgical, and mental illness, have completed a 350 hour postgraduate preceptorship arranged by the applicant under the oversight of a registered professional nurse where such applicant is transitioned from the role of a licensed practical nurse to a registered professional nurse. The preceptorship shall have prior approval of the board and successful completion of the preceptorship shall be verified in writing by the preceptor; or (II) If the applicant entered the nontraditional nursing education program as a licensed practical nurse, had an academic education as a licensed practical nurse

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that included clinical training in pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, medicalsurgical, and mental illness, and has at least two years of experience as a licensed practical nurse in any setting, although such experience shall be exclusive of night duty in a skilled nursing facility, but less than two years of experience in the five years preceding the date of the application in an acute care inpatient facility or a long-term acute care facility, as approved by the board, have completed a 320 hour postgraduate preceptorship. If the applicant can show that he or she cannot find a preceptorship in an acute care inpatient facility or a long-term acute care facility, the board may authorize a preceptorship pursuant to this subdivision in a skilled nursing facility, if such facility has 100 beds or more and such facility ensures to the board that the applicant will be providing health care to patients with similar health care needs as those patients in a long-term acute care facility; (II)(III) If the applicant entered the nontraditional nursing education program as (1) a military medical corpsman or paramedic with at least two years of experience as a paramedic or (2) a licensed practical nurse with less than three two years of clinical experience in the five years preceding the date of the application in a health care facility an acute care inpatient facility or a long-term acute care facility as a licensed practical nurse whose academic training as a licensed practical nurse did not include clinical training in pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, medical-surgical, and mental illness, have completed a 700 hour 480 hour postgraduate preceptorship arranged by the applicant under the oversight of a registered professional nurse and approved by the board. Such preceptorship shall include clinical practice in a health care facility be in the area or areas as determined by the board on a case-by-case basis, which may include in pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, medical-surgical, mental illness, and transition into the role of a registered professional nurse. The preceptorship shall have prior approval of the board, and successful completion of the preceptorship shall be verified in writing by the preceptor.; (IV) If the applicant entered the nontraditional nursing education program as a military medical corpsman and has at least two years of experience as a military medical corpsman, have completed a postgraduate preceptorship of at least 480 hours but not more than 640 hours, as determined by the board; or (V) If the applicant does not meet the requirements of subdivision (I), (II), (III), or (IV) of this division and the applicant Applicants who, before July 1, 2008, entered a nontraditional nursing education program before July 1, 2008, which meets the requirements of subsection (e) of this Code section and complete completes such program no later than June 30, 2011 2012, he or she shall be deemed to meet the criteria of this paragraph; provided, however, that the board shall have the discretion to require additional clinical hours of experience a preceptorship of up to a maximum of 640 hours of any applicant of applicants who (i) did not enter the nontraditional nursing education program as a licensed practical nurse, or (ii) entered the nontraditional nursing education program as a

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licensed practical nurse but does not have at least one year of clinical experience in a health care facility as a licensed practical nurse, if such applicant's clinical experience is deemed lacking by the board. All preceptorships required pursuant to this division shall be arranged by the applicant under the close supervision of a registered professional nurse where such applicant is transitioned into the role of a registered professional nurse and the applicant performs duties typically performed by registered professional nurses. Except as otherwise provided in subdivision (II) of this division, a preceptorship shall be in an acute care inpatient facility or a long-term acute care facility; provided, however, that the board may authorize a preceptorship in other facilities to obtain specialized experience in certain areas. The preceptorship shall have prior approval of the board, and successful completion of the preceptorship shall be verified in writing by the preceptor that the applicant has the critical thinking abilities, clinical skills, and leadership abilities necessary to practice as a registered professional nurse in an acute care inpatient facility or a long-term acute care facility. The board shall make the determinations required by this division in accordance with its established guidelines; (3) Pass a board recognized licensing examination; provided, however, that such examination may not be taken prior to graduation from the approved nursing education program. In no way shall the passage of such examination by a graduate of a nontraditional nursing education program who does not meet the other requirements of this subsection be construed to authorize such individual to practice nursing, to require the board to license such individual as a registered professional nurse other than to issue in its sole discretion a temporary permit pursuant to Code Section 43-268, or to be endorsed from another state as a registered professional nurse; (4) Have satisfactory results from a fingerprint record check report conducted by the Georgia Crime Information Center and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, as determined by the board. Application for a license under this Code section shall constitute express consent and authorization for the board or its representative to perform a criminal background check. Each applicant who submits an application to the board for licensure by examination agrees to provide the board with any and all information necessary to run a criminal background check, including, but not limited to, classifiable sets of fingerprints. The applicant shall be responsible for all fees associated with the performance of such background check; and (5) Meet such other criteria as established by the board. (c) An applicant for licensure by endorsement shall: (1) Submit a completed written application and fee; (2)(A) Have passed a board recognized licensing examination following graduation from an approved nursing education program, as defined in Code Section 43-26-3; or (B) Notwithstanding subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, have graduated from a nontraditional nursing education program approved by the board which meets the requirements in subsection (e) of this Code section;

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(3) Submit verification of initial and current licensure in any other licensing jurisdiction administering a board recognized licensing examination;
(4)(A) Have practiced nursing as a registered professional nurse for a period of time as determined by the board or have graduated from a nursing education program within the four years immediately preceding the date of the application; (B) If the applicant graduated from entered a nontraditional nursing education program as:
(i) A licensed practical nurse whose academic education as a licensed practical nurse included clinical training in pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, medicalsurgical, and mental illness; or (ii) A paramedic, have practiced nursing as a registered professional nurse in a health care facility an acute care inpatient facility or a long-term acute care facility for at least one year in the three years preceding the date of the application, and such practice is documented by the applicant and approved by the board; or (C) If the applicant entered a nontraditional nursing education program as anything other than: (i) A a licensed practical nurse whose academic education as a licensed practical nurse included clinical training in pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, medicalsurgical, and mental illness; or (ii) A paramedic, and have graduated from such program and practiced nursing as a registered professional nurse in a health care facility an acute care inpatient facility or a longterm acute care facility for less than one year at least three years in the three five years preceding the date of the application, and such practice is documented by the applicant and approved by the board, have completed a 350 hour postgraduate preceptorship arranged by the applicant under the oversight of a registered professional nurse and where such applicant is transitioned from the role of a licensed practical nurse to a registered professional nurse. The preceptorship shall have prior approval of the board and successful completion of the preceptorship shall be verified in writing by the preceptor; or (D) If entered a nontraditional nursing education program as a military medical corpsman or paramedic and graduated from such program and practiced nursing as a registered professional nurse in a health care facility for less than one year in the three years preceding the date of the application, have completed a 700 hour postgraduate preceptorship arranged by the applicant under the oversight of a registered professional nurse. Such preceptorship shall include clinical practice in a health care facility in pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, medical-surgical, mental illness, and transition into the role of a registered professional nurse. The preceptorship shall have prior approval of the board, and successful completion of the preceptorship shall be verified in writing by the preceptor; (5) Have satisfactory results from a fingerprint record check report conducted by the Georgia Crime Information Center and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, as

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determined by the board. Application for a license under this Code section shall constitute express consent and authorization for the board or its representative to perform a criminal background check. Each applicant who submits an application to the board for licensure by examination agrees to provide the board with any and all information necessary to run a criminal background check, including, but not limited to, classifiable sets of fingerprints. The applicant shall be responsible for all fees associated with the performance of such background check; and (6) Meet such other criteria as established by the board." "(e) A nontraditional nursing education program shall meet the following requirements: (1) Is part of an institution of higher education that is approved by the appropriate regulatory authorities of its home state; (2) Holds regional and specialty accreditation by an accrediting body or bodies recognized by the United States Secretary of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation; (3) Requires its program applicants to be a licensed practical/vocational nurse, military medical corpsman, or paramedic; (4)(3) Requires its students to pass faculty determined program outcomes, including competency based assessments of nursing knowledge and a summative performance assessment of clinical competency of a minimum of 2 1/2 days developed by faculty subject matter experts that follows nationally recognized standards for educational testing; and (5))4( Its graduates pass a board recognized licensing examination at a rate equivalent to the minimum rate required for board approved traditional nursing education programs."

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:

E Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison
Amerson Y Anderson
Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton

Y Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby E Hudson

E Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan E Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer

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Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas
Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton
Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson E Johnson
Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning
Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix
Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent
Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey
Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers E Rynders
Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 162, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute, as amended.

House of Representatives 401 Paul D. Coverdell Legislative Office Building
Atlanta, Georgia 30334

April 12, ad 2011

Dear Mr. Clerk,

Article III, Section V, Paragraph III, of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, provides in part that "No bill shall pass which refers to more than one subject matter." Further, Article I, Section II, Paragraph V, provides that "Legislative acts in violation of this Constitution or the Constitution of the United States are void, and the judiciary shall so declare them." This version of SB 100 unconstitutionally refers to more than one subject matter. As such, I was unable to vote in favor of it.

Respectfully,

/s/ Bobby Franklin

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The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:

HB 167. By Representatives Davis of the 109th, Maxwell of the 17th, Rogers of the 26th, Meadows of the 5th, Cooper of the 41st and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, so as to provide for changes in the definitions of the terms "group accident and sickness insurance" and "true association"; to provide a short title; to provide certain definitions; to include plan administrators in prompt pay requirements; to provide for penalties; to provide an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Senate amendment was read:

The Senate moves to amend HB 167 (LC 21 1151S) by inserting on line 12 after "33-301" the following:

, relating to the definition of "group accident and sickness insurance" and "true association,"

By substituting on line 32 "of Code Section" with "of said Code Section".

The Speaker assumed the Chair.

Representative Davis of the 109th moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment to HB 167.

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

E Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams Y Allison
Amerson Y Anderson Y Ashe Y Atwood Y Austin Y Baker Y Battles Y Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dobbs Y Dollar Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dutton
Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J

Y Heckstall Y Hembree Y Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne Y Houston Y Howard Y Huckaby E Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James

E Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan E Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver

Y Setzler Y Shaw Y Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E N Smith, K Y Smith, L Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton

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Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Byrd Y Carter Y Casas Y Channell Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Collins Y Cooke Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Crawford

N Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton N Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton
Hanner N Harbin Y Harden, B Y Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hatfield Y Heard

Y Jasperse Y Jerguson E Johnson
Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning
Marin Martin Y Maxwell

Y O'Neal Y Pak N Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers E Rynders
Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Tankersley N Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A N Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 158, nays 8.

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 203. By Senators Bethel of the 54th, Mullis of the 53rd and Albers of the 56th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 23 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Annotated, relating to licensing of agents, agencies, subagents, counselors, and adjusters, so as to provide that certain individuals who collect and input data into an automated claims adjudication system are exempt from licensure; to provide for definitions; to change certain resident independent adjuster license requirements; to add certain nonresident independent adjuster license requirements; to provided for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Title 33 of the Official Code of Annotated, relating to insurance, so as to provide that certain individuals who collect and input data into an automated claims adjudication system are exempt from licensure; to provide for definitions; to change

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certain resident independent adjuster license requirements; to add certain nonresident independent adjuster license requirements; to establish a small business investment company credit; to provide definitions; to provide standardized application format; to provide for qualification requirements; to provide for limitations; to provide for certification continuance requirements; to provide for reporting; to provide for decertification; to provide for registration; to provide for reports to the Governor and General Assembly; to provide reports to the Commissioner of Insurance; to provide the tax credit; to provide for an effective date; to provided for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, is amended by adding a new paragraph to subsection (a) of Code Section 33-23-1, relating to definitions, to read as follows:
"(3.1) 'Automated claims adjudication system' means a preprogrammed computer system designed for the collection, data entry, calculation, and final resolution of property insurance claims used under policies described in subsection (d) of Code Section 33-23-12 which:
(1) May only be utilized by a licensed independent adjuster, licensed agent, or supervised individuals operating pursuant to this paragraph; (2) Shall comply with all claims payment requirements of the Georgia Insurance Code; and (3) Shall be certified as compliant with this Code section by a licensed independent adjuster that is an officer of a business entity licensed under this chapter."
SECTION 2. Said title is further amended by adding a new paragraph to subsection (b) of Code Section 33-23-1, relating to definitions, to read as follows:
"(8) An individual who collects claim information from, or furnishes claim information to, insureds or claimants, and who conducts data entry including entering data into an automated claims adjudication system, provided that the individual is an employee of a licensed independent adjuster or its affiliate where no more than 25 such persons are under the supervision of one licensed independent adjustor or licensed agent."
SECTION 3. Said title is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"33-1-19. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Affiliate' means:

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(A) Any person who, directly or indirectly, beneficially owns, controls, or holds power to vote 15 percent or more of the outstanding voting securities or other voting ownership interest of a Georgia small business investment company or insurance company; or (B) Any person, 15 percent or more of whose outstanding voting securities or other voting ownership interests are directly or indirectly beneficially owned, controlled, or held with power to vote by a Georgia small business investment company or insurance company. (2) 'Allocation date' means the date on which a Georgia small business investment company receives an investment of designated capital from participating investors under this Code section. (3) 'Department' means the Department of Economic Development established by Code Section 50-7-1. (4) 'Designated capital' means an amount of money that: (A) Is invested by a participating investor in a Georgia small business investment company; and (B) Fully funds the purchase price of either or both participating investor's equity interest in a Georgia small business investment company or a qualified debt instrument issued by a Georgia small business investment company. (5) 'Georgia small business investment company' means a partnership, corporation, trust, or limited liability company, organized on a for profit basis, that: (A) Has its principal office located or is headquartered in Georgia; (B) Has as its primary business activity the investment of cash in qualified businesses; and (C) Is certified by the department as meeting the criteria in this Code section. (6) 'Participating investor' means a person with state premium tax liability that contributes designated capital pursuant to this Code section. (7) 'Person' means any natural person or entity, including, but not limited to, a corporation, general or limited partnership, trust, or limited liability company. (8) 'Qualified business' means a business that meets all of the following requirements: (A) It is headquartered in Georgia, its principal business operations are located in this state, and at least 60 percent of its employees are located in Georgia; (B) It has not more than 100 employees; (C) It is not predominantly engaged in:
(i) Professional services provided by accountants, doctors, or lawyers; (ii) Banking or lending; (iii) Real estate development; (iv) Insurance; (v) Oil and gas exploration; (vi) Direct gambling activities; or (vii) Making loans to or investments in a Georgia small business investment company or an affiliate; and

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(D) It is not a franchise of and has no financial relationship with a Georgia small business investment company or any affiliate of a Georgia small business investment company prior to a Georgia small business investment company's first qualified investment in the business. A business classified as a qualified business at the time of the first qualified investment in the business will remain classified as a qualified business and may receive continuing qualified investments from any Georgia small business investment company. Continuing investments will constitute qualified investments even though the business may not meet the definition of a qualified business at the time of such continuing investments. (9) 'Qualified debt instrument' means a debt instrument issued by a Georgia small business investment company which meets all of the following criteria: (A) It is issued at par value or a premium; (B) It has an original maturity date of at least four years from the date of issuance, and a repayment schedule which is not faster than a level principal amortization over four years; and (C) Has no interest or payment features that allow for the prepayment of interest or are tied to the profitability of the Georgia small business investment company or the success of its investments. (10) 'Qualified distribution' means any distribution or payment by a Georgia small business investment company in connection with the following: (A) Costs and expenses of forming, syndicating, and organizing the Georgia small business investment company, including fees paid for professional services, and the costs of financing and insuring the obligations of a Georgia small business investment company provided such payments are not made to a participating investor; (B) An annual management fee not to exceed two percent of designated capital on an annual basis to offset the costs and expenses of managing and operating a Georgia small business investment company; (C) Reasonable and necessary fees in accordance with industry custom for ongoing professional services, including, but not limited to, legal and accounting services related to the operation of a Georgia small business investment company, not including any lobbying or governmental relations; (D) Any increase or projected increase in federal or state taxes, including penalties and related interest of the equity owners of a Georgia small business investment company resulting from the earnings or other tax liability of a Georgia small business investment company to the extent that the increase is related to the ownership, management, or operation of a Georgia small business investment company; and (E) Payments of principal and interest to holders of qualified debt instruments issued by a Georgia small business investment company may be made without restriction whatsoever.

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(11) 'Qualified investment' means the investment of money by a Georgia small business investment company in a qualified business for the purchase of any debt, debt participation, equity, or hybrid security of any nature and description whatsoever, including a debt instrument or security that has the characteristics of debt but which provides for conversion into equity or equity participation instruments such as options or warrants. (12) 'State premium tax liability' means any liability incurred by an insurance company under Code Sections 33-3-26 and 33-8-4. (b)(1) The department shall provide a standardized format for applying for the small business investment credit under subsection (j) of this Code section. An applicant is required to:
(A) File an application with the department; (B) Pay a nonrefundable application fee of $7,500.00 at the time of filing the application; (C) Submit as part of its application an audited balance sheet that contains an unqualified opinion of an independent certified public accountant issued not more than 35 days before the application date that states that the applicant has an equity capitalization of $500,000.00 or more in the form of unencumbered cash, marketable securities, or other liquid assets; and (D) Have at least two principals or persons employed or engaged to manage the funds who each have a minimum of five years of money management experience in the venture capital or small business investment industry. (2) The department may certify partnerships, corporations, trusts, or limited liability companies, organized on a for profit basis, which submit an application to be designated as a Georgia small business investment company if such applicant is located, headquartered, and licensed or registered to conduct business in Georgia, has as its primary business activity the investment of cash in qualified businesses, and meets the other criteria set forth in this Code section. (3) The department shall review the organizational documents of each applicant for certification and the business history of each applicant, determine whether the applicant has satisfied the requirements of this Code section, and determine whether the officers and the board of directors, general partners, trustees, managers, or members are trustworthy and are thoroughly acquainted with the requirements of this Code section. (4) Within 30 days after the receipt of an application, the department shall issue the certification or refuse the certification and communicate in detail to the applicant the grounds for refusal, including suggestions for the removal of such grounds. (5) The department shall begin accepting applications to become a Georgia small business investment company as defined by subsection (a) of this Code section by August 1, 2011. (c)(1) An insurance company or affiliate of an insurance company shall not, directly or indirectly:

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(A) Beneficially own, whether through rights, options, convertible interest, or otherwise, 15 percent or more of the voting securities or other voting ownership interest of a Georgia small business investment company; (B) Manage the operations of a Georgia small business investment company; or (C) Control the direction of investments for a Georgia small business investment company. (2) This subsection does not preclude a participating investor, insurance company, or other party from exercising its legal rights and remedies, including, without limitation, interim management of a Georgia small business investment company, in the event that a Georgia small business investment company is in default of its statutory obligations or its contractual obligations to such participating investor, insurance company, or other party, or from monitoring a Georgia small business investment company to ensure its compliance with this Code section or disallowing any investments that have not been approved by the department. (3) The department may contract with an independent third party to review, investigate, and certify that the applications comply with the provisions of this Code section. (d)(1) The aggregate amount of investment tax credits to be allocated to all participating investors of Georgia business investment companies under this Code section shall not exceed $125,000,000.00. No Georgia small business investment company, on an aggregate basis with its affiliates, may file credit allocation claims that exceed $125,000,000.00. (2) Credits shall be allocated to participating investors in the order that the credit allocation claims are filed with the department, provided that all credit allocation claims filed with the department on the same day shall be treated as having been filed contemporaneously. Any credit allocation claims filed with the department prior to the initial credit allocation claim filing date will be deemed to have been filed on such initial credit allocation claim filing date. The department will set the initial credit allocation claim filing date to be not less than 120 days and not greater than 150 days after the department begins accepting applications for certification. (3) In the event that two or more Georgia small business investment companies file credit allocation claims with the department on behalf of their respective participating investors on the same day, and the aggregate amount of credit allocation claims exceeds the aggregate limit of investment tax credits under this Code section or the lesser amount of credits that remain unallocated on that day, then the credits shall be allocated among the participating investors who filed on that day on a pro rata basis with respect to the amounts claimed. The pro rata allocation for any one participating investor is the product obtained by multiplying a fraction, the numerator of which is the amount of the credit allocation claim filed on behalf of a participating investor and the denominator of which is the total of all credit allocation claims filed on behalf of all participating investors on that day, by the aggregate limit of credits under this Code section or the lesser amount of credits that remain unallocated on that day.

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(4) Within ten business days after the department receives a credit allocation claim filed by a Georgia small business investment company on behalf of one or more of its participating investors, the department shall notify the Georgia small business investment company of the amount of credits allocated to each of the participating investors of that Georgia small business investment company. In the event a Georgia small business investment company does not receive an investment of designated capital from each participating investor required to earn the amount of credits allocated to such participating investor within ten business days of the Georgia small business investment company's receipt of notice of allocation, then it shall notify the department on or before the next business day, and the credits allocated to such participating investor of the Georgia small business investment company will be forfeited. The department shall then reallocate those forfeited credits among the participating investors of the other Georgia small business investment companies on a pro rata basis with respect to the credit allocation claims filed on behalf of the participating investors. The commissioner is authorized, but not required, to levy a fine of not more than $50,000.00 on any participating investor that does not invest the full amount of designated capital required to fund the credits allocated to it by the department in accordance with the credit allocation claim filed on its behalf. (5) No participating investor, on an aggregate basis with its affiliates, shall file an allocation claim for more than 25 percent of the maximum amount of investment tax credits authorized hereunder, regardless of whether such claim is made in connection with one or more Georgia small business investment companies. (e)(1) To maintain its certification, a Georgia small business investment company shall make qualified investments as follows:
(A) Within three years after the allocation date, a Georgia small business investment company shall invest an amount equal to at least 35 percent of its designated capital in qualified investments; and (B) Within four years after the allocation date, a Georgia small business investment company shall invest an amount equal to at least 50 percent of its designated capital in qualified investments. (2) Prior to making a proposed qualified investment in a specific business, a Georgia small business investment company shall request from the department a written determination that the proposed investment will qualify as a qualified investment in a qualified business. The department shall notify a Georgia small business investment company within ten business days from the receipt of a request of its determination and an explanation thereof. If the department fails to notify the Georgia small business investment company of its determination within the ten-business-day period, the proposed investment shall be deemed to be a qualified investment in a qualified business. If the department determines that the proposed investment does not meet the definition of a qualified investment or qualified business or both, the department may nevertheless consider the proposed investment a qualified investment and, if necessary, the business a qualified business, if the department determines that the proposed investment will further state economic development.

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(3) All designated capital not invested in qualified investments by a Georgia small business investment company shall be held or invested in such manner as the Georgia small business investment company, in its discretion, deems appropriate. Designated capital and proceeds of designated capital returned to a Georgia small business investment company after being originally invested in qualified investments may be invested again in qualified investments, and such investment shall count toward the requirements of this subsection with respect to making investments of designated capital in qualified investments. (4) If, within five years after its allocation date, a Georgia small business investment company has not invested at least 60 percent of its designated capital in qualified investments, neither the Georgia small business investment company nor its affiliates shall be permitted to receive management fees, until such time as it has made such qualified investments. (5) If, within seven years after its allocation date, a Georgia small business investment company has not invested at least 100 percent of its designated capital in qualified investments, neither the Georgia small business investment company nor its affiliates shall be permitted to receive management fees, until such time as it has made such qualified investments. (6) A Georgia small business investment company shall not invest more than 15 percent of its designated capital in any one qualified business without the specific approval of the department. (7) For purposes of calculating the above investment percentage thresholds of paragraph (1) of this subsection, the cumulative amount of all qualified investments made by a Georgia small business investment company from the allocation date shall be considered. (f)(1) Each Georgia small business investment company shall report the following to the department:
(A) As soon as practicable after the receipt of designated capital: (i) The name of each participating investor from which the designated capital was received, including such participating investor's insurance tax identification number; (ii) The amount of each participating investor's investment of designated capital; and (iii) The date on which the designated capital was received;
(B) On an annual basis, on or before January 31 of each year: (i) The amount of the Georgia small business investment company's remaining uninvested designated capital at the end of the immediately preceding taxable year; (ii) Whether or not the Georgia small business investment company has invested more than 15 percent of its total designated capital in any one business; (iii) All qualified investments that the Georgia small business investment company has made in the previous taxable year, including the number of

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employees of each qualified business in which it has made investments at the time of such investment and as of December 1 of the preceding taxable year; and (iv) For any qualified business where the Georgia small business investment company no longer has an investment, the Georgia small business investment company shall provide employment figures for that company as of the last day before the investment was terminated; (C) Other information that the department may reasonably request that will help the department ascertain the impact of the Georgia small business investment company program both directly and indirectly on the economy of the State of Georgia, including, but not limited to, the number of jobs created by qualified businesses that have received qualified investments; and (D) Within 180 days of the close of its fiscal year, annual audited financial statements of the Georgia small business investment company, which shall include the opinion of an independent certified public accountant. (2) A Georgia small business investment company shall pay to the department an annual, nonrefundable certification fee of $5,000.00 on or before April 1, or $10,000.00 if later. No annual certification fee is required if the payment date for such fee is within six months of the date that a Georgia small business investment company is first certified by the department. (3) Upon satisfying the requirements of subparagraph (B) of paragraph (1) of subsection (e) of this Code section, a Georgia small business investment company shall provide notice to the department and the department shall, within 60 days of receipt of such notice, either confirm that the Georgia small business investment company has satisfied the requirements of subparagraph (B) of paragraph (1) of subsection (e) of this Code section as of such date or provide notice of noncompliance and an explanation of any existing deficiencies. If the department does not provide such notification within 60 days, the Georgia small business investment company shall be deemed to have met the requirements of subparagraph (B) of paragraph (1) of subsection (e) of this Code section. (g) A Georgia small business investment company may make qualified distributions at any time. In order for a Georgia small business investment company to make a distribution other than a qualified distribution to its equity holders, the cumulative amount of all qualified investments of the Georgia small business investment company shall equal or exceed 100 percent of its designated capital. (h)(1) The department shall conduct an annual review of each Georgia small business investment company to determine if a Georgia small business investment company is abiding by the requirements of certification and to ensure that no investment has been made in violation of this Code section. The cost of the annual review shall be paid by each Georgia small business investment company according to a reasonable fee schedule adopted by the department. (2) Any violation of paragraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (1) of subsection (e) of this Code section may be grounds for decertification of a Georgia small business investment company and the disallowance of credits under subsection (k) of this Code

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section, provided that in all instances the department shall provide notice to the Georgia small business investment of the grounds of such proposed decertification and the opportunity to cure such violation before any such decertification shall become effective. (3) Once a Georgia small business investment company has invested an amount cumulatively equal to 100 percent of its designated capital in qualified investments, provided that the Georgia small business investment company has met all other requirements under this Code section as of such date, the Georgia small business investment company shall no longer be subject to regulation by the department or the reporting requirements under subsection (f) of this Code section. Upon receiving certification by a Georgia small business investment company that it has invested an amount equal to 100 percent of its designated capital, the department shall notify a Georgia small business investment company within 60 days that it has or has not met the requirements, with a reason for the determination if it has not. If the department does not provide notification of deregulation within 60 days, the Georgia small business investment company shall be deemed to have met the requirements and shall be deemed to no longer be subject to regulation by the department. (4) The department shall send written notice of any decertification proceedings to the Commissioner of Insurance and to the address of each participating investor whose tax credit may be subject to recapture or forfeiture, using the address shown on the last filing submitted to the department. (i) All investments by participating investors for which tax credits are awarded under this Code section shall be registered or specifically exempt from registration. (j) The department shall make an annual report to the governor and the chairs and ranking minority members of the committees having jurisdiction over taxes and economic development. The report shall include: (1) The number of Georgia small business investment companies holding designated capital; (2) The amount of designated capital invested in each Georgia small business investment company; (3) The cumulative amount that each Georgia small business investment company has invested as of January 1, 2012, and the cumulative total each year thereafter; (4) The cumulative amount of follow-on capital that the investments of each Georgia small business investment company have created in terms of capital invested in qualified businesses at the same time or subsequent to investments made by a Georgia small business investment company in such businesses by sources other than Georgia small business investment companies; (5) The total amount of investment tax credits applied under this Code section for each year; (6) The performance of each Georgia small business investment company with regard to the requirements for continued certification; (7) The classification of the companies in which each Georgia small business investment company has invested according to industrial sector and size of company;

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(8) The gross number of jobs created by investments made by each Georgia small business investment company and the number of jobs retained; (9) The location of the companies in which each Georgia small business investment company has invested; (10) Those Georgia small business investment companies that have been decertified, including the reasons for decertification; and (11) Other related information as necessary to evaluate the effect of this Code section on economic development. (k)(1) A participating investor as defined under subsection (a) of this Code section shall earn a vested credit against its state premium tax liability equal to 100 percent of the participating investor's investment of designated capital in a Georgia small business investment company. Beginning January 1, 2014, a participating investor may claim the credit as follows:
(A) In tax year 2014, an amount equal to 20 percent of the participating investor's investment of designated capital; (B) In tax year 2015, an amount equal to 20 percent of the participating investor's investment of designated capital; (C) In tax year 2016, an amount equal to 20 percent of the participating investor's investment of designated capital; (D) In tax year 2017, an amount equal to 20 percent of the participating investor's investment of designated capital; and (E) In tax year 2018, an amount equal to 20 percent of the participating investor's investment of designated capital. (2) The credit for any taxable year shall not exceed the state premium tax liability for such year. If the amount of the credit determined under this Code section for any taxable year exceeds the state premium tax liability for such year, the excess shall be an investment tax credit carryover to future taxable years without limitation. Credits may be used in connection with both final payments and prepayments of a participating investor's state premium tax liability. (3) A participating investor claiming a credit under this Code section is not required to pay any additional retaliatory tax levied as a result of claiming the credit. (4) A participating investor is not required to reduce the amount of tax pursuant to the state premium tax liability included by the participating investor in connection with ratemaking for any insurance contract written in this state because of a reduction in the participating investor's tax liability based on the tax credit allowed under this Code section. (5) If the taxes paid by a participating investor with respect to its state premium tax liability constitute a credit against any other tax that is imposed by this state, the participating investor's credit against the other tax shall not be reduced by virtue of the reduction in the participating investor's tax liability based on the tax credit allowed under this Code section. (6) Final decertification of a Georgia small business investment company under subsection (h) of this Code section may result in the disallowance and the recapture of

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the credit allowed under this Code section. The amount to be disallowed and recaptured shall be assessed as follows:
(A) Decertification of a Georgia small business investment company within two years of its allocation date and prior to meeting the requirements of subparagraph (A) of paragraph (1) of subsection (e) of this Code section shall result in the disallowance of all of the credits allowed under this Code section; and (B) Decertification of a Georgia small business investment company that has already met the requirements of subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (1) of subsection (e) of this Code section shall not cause the disallowance of any credits allowed under this Code section nor the recapture of any portion of the credits that was previously taken. (7) A participating investor shall not transfer, agree to transfer, sell, or agree to sell the credit under this Code section until 180 days from the date on which the participating investor invested designated capital. After 180 days from the date of investment, a participating investor, or subsequent transferee, may transfer credits based upon rules adopted by the department to facilitate such transfers. Any transfer or sale of the credits shall not affect the time schedule for claiming the credit. Any tax credits recaptured under this Code section shall remain the liability of the original participating investor that applied the credit towards its tax liability. (l) The Commissioner of Insurance may require each participating investor to provide an annual report, the contents of which to be determined by the Department of Insurance."

SECTION 4. (a) This Act shall become effective July 1, 2011, except as provided in subsection (b) of this section. (b) Section 3 of this Act shall become effective January 1, 2012.

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:

E Abdul-Salaam Y Abrams N Allison
Amerson Y Anderson N Ashe N Atwood N Austin

Y Davis Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson N Dobbs Y Dollar

Heckstall Y Hembree N Henson Y Hill Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Horne

E Mayo Y McBrayer Y McCall Y McKillip Y Meadows Y Mills Y Mitchell Y Morgan

Y Setzler Y Shaw N Sheldon Y Sims, B Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, K Y Smith, L

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Y Baker Y Battles N Bearden Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Benfield Y Benton Y Black Y Braddock Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns N Byrd Y Carter Y Casas
Channell Y Cheokas N Clark, J N Clark, V Y Coleman
Collins N Cooke Y Coomer
Cooper Y Crawford

Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes N Dutton Y Ehrhart Y England
Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Floyd Y Fludd N Franklin Y Frazier Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Geisinger Y Golick Y Gordon Y Greene Y Hamilton
Hanner Y Harbin Y Harden, B N Harden, M Y Harrell Y Hatchett N Hatfield Y Heard

N Houston Y Howard N Huckaby E Hudson Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y James Y Jasperse Y Jerguson E Johnson Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Knight Y Lane Y Lindsey Y Long Y Lucas Y Maddox, B Y Maddox, G Y Manning
Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell

E Morris Y Mosby Y Murphy Y Neal, J Y Neal, Y Y Nimmer Y Nix N Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parent Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Powell, A N Powell, J Y Pruett Y Purcell Y Ramsey
Randall Y Reece Y Rice Y Riley N Roberts Y Rogers E Rynders
Scott, M Y Scott, S

Y Smith, R Y Smith, T Y Smyre N Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas Y Tinubu Y Walker Y Watson N Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson
Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, E Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 139, nays 23.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

House of Representatives 401 Paul D. Coverdell Legislative Office Building
Atlanta, Georgia 30334

April 12, ad 2011

Dear Mr. Clerk,

Article III, Section V, Paragraph III, of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, provides in part that "No bill shall pass which refers to more than one subject matter." Further, Article I, Section II, Paragraph V, provides that "Legislative acts in violation of this Constitution or the Constitution of the United States are void, and the judiciary shall so declare them." This version of SB 203 unconstitutionally refers to more than one subject matter. As such, I was unable to vote in favor of it.

Respectfully,

/s/ Bobby Franklin

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The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Ewing, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bills of the House:
HB 269. By Representatives Rice of the 51st, Austin of the 10th, Powell of the 29th, Harden of the 28th and Yates of the 73rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to drivers' licenses, so as to provide for definitions; to provide that a driver granted a license due to an impairment of his or her parent or guardian must be accompanied while driving; to provide a definition of immediate family; to amend Chapter 16 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Driver Services, so as to grant authority to the commissioner to conduct background checks for certain applicants; to amend Chapter 8 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to probation, so as to exempt certain transactions relating to ignition interlock devices from subject matter jurisdiction requirement; to repeal conflicting laws; to provide for related matters; and for other purposes.
HB 322. By Representatives Roberts of the 154th, Powell of the 171st, Smyre of the 132nd, Dollar of the 45th, England of the 108th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use taxation, so as to continue for a limited period of time the partial exemption from the state sales and use tax on certain sales or uses of jet fuel; to continue for a limited period of time the exemption from a certain local sales and use tax on certain sales or uses of jet fuel; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Representative O'Neal of the 146th moved that the House do now adjourn until 9:30 o'clock, A.M., Thursday, April 14, 2011, and the motion prevailed.
Pursuant to the adjournment Resolution previously adopted by the House and Senate, the Speaker announced the House adjourned until 9:30 o'clock, A.M., Thursday, April 14, 2011.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Thursday, April 14, 2011

Fortieth Legislative Day

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 9:30 o'clock, A.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.

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

E Abdul-Salaam Allison Amerson Anderson Ashe Atwood Baker Battles Bearden Bell Benfield Benton Black Braddock Brockway Brooks Bryant Buckner Burns Byrd Carter Casas Channell Cheokas Clark, J Clark, V Coleman Collins

Cooke Coomer Crawford Davis Dempsey Dickey Dickson Dobbs Drenner Dudgeon Dutton Ehrhart England Epps, J Evans Franklin Fullerton Gardner Golick Gordon Greene Hamilton Harden, B Harden, M Harrell Hatchett Hatfield Heard

E Heckstall Hembree
E Henson Hill Holcomb Holmes Holt
E Horne Howard Huckaby
E Hudson Hugley Jackson Jacobs James Jasperse Jerguson Johnson Jones, J Jones, S Kaiser Kendrick Knight Lane Maddox, G Manning Marin

Maxwell Mayo McBrayer McCall McKillip Meadows Mills Mitchell E Morris Neal, Y Nimmer Nix Pak Parrish Peake Powell, A Powell, J Pruett Purcell Reece Rice Riley Roberts Rogers E Rynders Scott, S Shaw

Sheldon Sims, B Smith, E Smith, K Smith, L Smith, R Spencer Stephens, M Stephens, R E Stephenson Talton Tankersley Taylor, D Taylor, T Teasley Thomas Tinubu Walker Watson Welch Wilkerson Wilkinson Willard Williams, E Williams, R Yates Ralston, Speaker

Due to a mechanical malfunction, Representatives Frazier of the 123rd and Houston of the 170th were not recorded on the attendance roll call. They wished to be recorded as present.

The following members were off the floor of the House when the roll was called:

Representatives Austin of the 10th, Beasley-Teague of the 65th, Bruce of the 64th, Dawkins-Haigler of the 93rd, Dollar of the 45th, Fludd of the 66th, Geisinger of the 48th, Hanner of the 148th, Jordan of the 77th, Kidd of the 141st, Lindsey of the 54th, Lucas of

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the 139th, Mosby of the 90th, Murphy of the 120th, O`Neal of the 146th, Parsons of the 42nd, Ramsey of the 72nd, Randall of the 138th, Scott of the 2nd, Setzler of the 35th, Sims of the 169th, Smith of the 168th, Smyre of the 132nd, Taylor of the 55th, Weldon of the 3rd, Williams of the 165th, and Williamson of the 111th.
They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Representative Randy Nix, District 69, LaGrange, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Davis of the 109th, Chairman of the Committee on Information and Audits, reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day had been read and found to be correct.
By unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.
3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.
4. Reports of Standing Committees.
5. Third reading and passage of Local uncontested Bills.
6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions.
The following communication was received:
House of Representatives Coverdell Legislative Office Building, Room 607-E
Atlanta, Georgia 30334
April 13, 2011

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The Honorable Robert Rivers Clerk of the House 309 State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Dear Mr. Rivers,
I, State Representative J. Craig Gordon, House District 162 request a "yes" recorded vote for SB 129 considered by the House on Monday, April 11, 2011.
Thank you for your consideration in this matter.
Sincerely,
/s/ J. Craig Gordon State Representative, District 162
JCG:dl
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 644. By Representatives Bell of the 58th and Abrams of the 84th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to enact the "Commission to Implement the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act"; to provide for legislative findings and intent; to provide for definitions; to establish the Commission to Implement the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; to provide for its composition and powers; to provide for advisory councils; to provide for duties of the commission; to provide for automatic repeal on a certain date; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.
HB 645. By Representative Morris of the 155th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 47-14-77 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to service for which no credit received for retirement purposes shall be granted under the Superior Court Clerks' Retirement Fund of Georgia, so as to reduce the amount of the employee contribution for creditable service for certain prior service as a deputy clerk;

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to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.
HB 646. By Representative Dawkins-Haigler of the 93rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to provide for the designation of a health information exchange for the state; to amend Chapter 1 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to insurance, so as to provide that carriers and health maintenance organizations provide incentives to health care providers to use electronic health records; to amend Part 1 of 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 require that such plan comply with the requirements relating to electronic health records; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.
HB 647. By Representatives Powell of the 29th, Rice of the 51st and Geisinger of the 48th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income taxes, so as to authorize the Commissioner of Revenue to disclose the fact of whether a person filed an individual state income tax return; to provide a definition; to require that withholding agents withhold state income tax at 6 percent for those persons who did not file an individual state income tax return for the most recent taxable year; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 648. By Representatives Golick of the 34th, Willard of the 49th, Lindsey of the 54th, Abrams of the 84th, Ramsey of the 72nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 15 and Chapter 12 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts and legal defense for indigents, respectively, so as to change certain provisions so that certain fees and assessments are dedicated to funding legal services for indigent persons accused of crimes and delinquent acts; to change provisions relating

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to the budget of the council; to provide a contingent effective date; to provide for automatic repeal under certain conditions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 649. By Representative Harbin of the 118th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 4 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to self-service storage facilities, so as to provide a short title; to include an email address in the definition of last known address; to provide for definitions; to change the due date for monthly rental payments; to provide procedures for sending notice of default; to provide for print or electronic publication of notice of public sale of property; to provide for late fees; to provide for limitations on an owner'